LEXICAL, Laboratory for EXperimental Investigations Concerning Applied Linguistics, is in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad. It is led by Rahul D R, an Assistant Professor in the Department.
At LEXICAL, we are dedicated to advancing the understanding and use of language through systematic, rigorous and quality research. Our mission is to explore the applications of linguistic theories and methodologies in real-world contexts, focusing on solving practical problems and enhancing communication across diverse communities.
We are a team of passionate scholars who share a common interest in the dynamic field of applied linguistics. Together, we bring diverse perspectives and expertise to our work, fostering collaboration and innovation in every project we undertake.
Sofiya & Rahul published their paper "Digital Games for Language Learning: A Scoping Review" in Research Synthesis in Applied Linguistics.
Sofiya & Rahul published their "Protocol for Bayesian Meta-analysis on Digital Game-Enhanced Vocabulary Learning" in Research Synthesis in Applied Linguistics.
Rahul D R served as a resource person for Guru Dakshta (FIP), organized by the UGC-MMTTC, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and delivered talks on Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
Sofiya Shahiwala presented "Exploring Individual Differences and Preferences in Game-enhanced Vocabulary Learning" at the 44th Thailand TESOL International Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 24th-25th January 2025.