Cultura

Utilizing AI-Powered Speech Recognition Technology In Saudi Efl Learners Speech

VOLUME 22, 2025

The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review

VOLUME 6, 2023

Abdullah Nijr Alotaibi

Abstract

This study explored the way Saudi EFL students speak English after using speech recognition software operated by artificial intelligence. To obtain data about students' experience and observable improvement, researchers used questionnaires and pre- and post-tests to assess improvement. During the span of eight weeks, 45 Saudi intermediate students worked with Speechling, a computer-based voice recognition system. Speechling gave students immediate feedback about their pronunciation of English and a structured approach for practicing pronunciation. In order to get accurate information about students' attitudes towards the technology and how they responded to it, researchers administered them surveys along with spoken tests. The tests measured how much pronunciation and fluency had improved and the questionnaires asked about feelings towards. In addition to testing by speech, researchers gave students questionnaires to get detailed information on what they felt about the technology and how they responded to it. The tests measured how much pronunciation and fluency had improved and the surveys on attitudes on and feelings towards the technology. The participants' fluency and confidence in English speech were improved after going through AI-SRT. Their average pronunciation score was much better from 7.2 to 14.6 (Cohen's d = 2.4). The same outcome was observed in the fluency tests: participants' rhythm was improved and fluency was higher with reduced hesitations. They sounded more natural overall. Most of the participants had a positive attitude towards using AI-SRT. 78% of the respondents liked getting instant feedback and almost 82% reported it had helped their standard classroom learning. Understanding of the connection between language and AI learning is made possible through this initiative. A perfect example of how this approach of teaching improves speaking ability and pronunciation is the utilization of speech recognition software by English language learners of Arabic origin.

Keywords : AI-SRT, Speechling, AI-SRT intervention, pronunciation, fluency, speech recognition.
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty