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Open AccessPublished: 18 October 2026

The Status Quo of Language and Gender in the Urban Informal Economic Spaces in Zambia

Pethias Siame, Raphael Prince Akeem Chisenga

Linguistic Exploration · 156–167 · 10.55121/le.v3i2.102118

The informal economy has become a lifeline for urban populations in Zambia, particularly in cities like Lusaka and Ndola. The growth is a direct response to widespread economic hardships and significant rural-urban migration. Within this vibrant sector, the intersection of language and gender remains a critically understudied ar

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Open AccessPublished: 20 February 2026

Gender Differences in Lexical Choices among Learners of English at the National University of Lesotho

Mpoi Mahao, Ntšoeu Seepheephe

Linguistic Exploration · 12–26 · 10.55121/le.v3i1.1007

Despite ongoing sociological research, there is no clear consensus on gender-based differences in language use, particularly in terms of lexical choices. This gap underscores the need for further research. The present study aims to contribute to this area by examining gender differences in the use of lexis among students at the

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Open AccessPublished: 19 April 2025

A Socio-Phonetic Investigation of the Acoustic Features of English Vowel Sounds by Lassi English Second Language Speakers

Muhammad Zain, Abdul Malik Abbasi, Imtiaz Husain

Linguistic Exploration · 93–103 · 10.55121/le.v2i1.528

This study presents the first comprehensive acoustic analysis of English monophthongs produced by native Lassi Sindhi speakers. Despite the limited research on the Lassi dialect, its speakers engage with English as a second language, often displaying pronunciation patterns influenced by their first language. LassiTen monophthong

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