Mansour Amini, Dr.

Profile

Dr. Mansour Amini is an interdisciplinary researcher and a senior lecturer from the School of Languages, Literacies, and Translation, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). He has a Diploma in Mathematics and Physics, a B.A. in English Language and Literature, an M.A. in English Language Teaching, and a PhD in Translation Studies. Formerly, he served as the Head of Research and Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, at UCSI University Malaysia. He has published articles in Translation, Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences, and is the principal investigator of several research projects. He has conducted workshops, seminars, and talks on Thesis Writing and Research Methodology in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Iran, and China. Dr. Mansour Amini is a reviewer, editing manager, and editorial board member of several academic journals. He has tried to link research with teaching practice by applying the lessons learned from authentic research outputs into teaching scenarios.

Scopus URL: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57203152771  [Scopus Author ID: 57203152771]

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Editor/Reviewer

Research and Publications

 Research areas

Research grants 

1. Reading Strategies among Malaysian EFL Teachers and Students (PI, UCSI University Grant, Amount: RM 14000 (Completed in 2020)
2. Development of ESL Reading Assessment Tool for Malaysian Pre-Schoolers (Co-PI, UCSI University Grant) Amount: RM25000 (Completed in 2020)
3. An adaptation of the Blue Ocean Strategy concept for Educators: Embedding Opportunities for Professional Development in Higher Education. (Co-PI, UCSI University Grant) Amount: RM15000 (Completed in 2022)
4. The influence of mother tongue (Asian languages) over learning English: Contrastive Analysis [Co-PI, Via SATU-JRS Platform-SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Rmpuram, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India]

5. The Development of Foreign Language Classroom Moral Emotions Questionnaire (PI, Short Term Research Grant, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Amount RM 31,990 (Active)

Publications

Indexed Articles (WoS/Scopus/Mycite/Other-indexed) 

1. Ahadzadeh, A. S., Amini, M., Wu, S., & Haolin, Z. (2022). The role of appearance self-schema in the perceived impact of Fitspiration images on the self and others: A study on body image. Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia, 26(1), 25-36. https://doi.org/10.7454/hubs.asia.3281121
2. Ahadzadeh, A.S., Rafik-Galea, S., Alavi, M., & Amini, M. (2018). Relationship between body mass index, body image, and fear of negative evaluation: Moderating role of self-esteem. Health Psychology Open, 1-8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29977587/
3. Alavi, S.S., & Amini, M. (2016). Language trajectory through corrective feedback. International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding, 3(4) 7-13. https://ijmmu.com/index.php/ijmmu/article/view/53
4. Alavi, M., AAbdul Latif, A., Ninggal, M.T., Mustaffa, M. S. & Amini, M. (2020). Family functioning and attachment among young adults in western and non-western societies, The Journal of Psychology, 154(5), 346-366. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32394798/
5. Alavi, M., Mehrinezhad, S. A., Amini, M., & Kaur A/P Parthaman Singh, M. (2017). Family functioning and trait emotional intelligence among youth. Health Psychology Open, 1-5. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2055102917748461
6. Alavi, M., Seng, J. H., Mustaffa, M. S., Ninggal, M. T., Amini, M., & Latif, A. A. (2019). Attention, impulsiveness, and gender in academic achievement among typically developing children. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 126(1), 5–24. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0031512518809163
7. Alavi, S. S., Chow, T. V. F., & Amini, M. (2015). L2 learners’ proficiency development through noticing feedback. International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding, 2 (5) 25-41. https://ijmmu.com/index.php/ijmmu/article/view/24
8. Alavi, S.S., Chow, T. V. F., & Amini, M. (2015). Vocabulary development through corrective feedback. International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding, 2(6), 25-41. https://ijmmu.com/index.php/ijmmu/article/view/53
9. Amini, M., Alavi, S., Alavi, M., Sadacharam, J., Ganapathy, M., Alipour, M. & Amini, D. (2024). A review on the role of moral emotions in EFL learning. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 13(1), 2533-2545. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v13-i1/21133
10. Amini, M., Alavi, S.S., & Amini, D. (2016). Clients’ quality expectations in Malaysian conference interpreting. International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding, 3(1) 14-36. https://ijmmu.com/index.php/ijmmu/article/view/36
11. Amini, M., Alavi, S.S., & Zahabi, A. (2018). The efficacy of procedural and declarative learning strategies on EFL students’ oral proficiency. The Journal of Applied Linguistics and Applied Literature: Dynamics and Advances, 4(1), 45-61. https://dx.doi.org/10.22049/jalda.2018.26092.1036
12. Amini, D., & Amini, M. (2012). Teacher and learner in humanistic language teaching. Language in India, 12(7), 100-112. http://www.languageinindia.com/july2012/aminipostmethodfinal.html
13. Amini, D., & Amini, M. (2017). Integrating emotional, motivational and cognitive engagement to create state of flow in language learning tasks. Journal of Language and Communication, 4(1), 27-41. https://journalfbmk.upm.edu.my/ojs3/index.php/jlc/article/view/45
14. Amini, M., Amini, D., Alavi, S.S. H., & Esfandiari, M.R. (2017). Malaysian and non-Malaysian users’ quality expectations in conference interpreting. Journal of Translator Education and Translation Studies, 2(4), 22-44. http://www.tetsjournal.org/
15. Amini, D., Amini, M., & Naseri Maleki, F. (2019). Investigating noticing in narrative writing tasks and its effect on EFL learners' writing performance. Applied Research on English Language, 8(3), 365-382. https://are.ui.ac.ir/article_23685.html
16. Amini, M. Amini, D., & Esfandiari, M.R. (2016). Conference typology and users’ quality perceptions in Malaysian conference interpreting. Journal of Language and Communication, 3(2), 147-169. https://journalfbmk.upm.edu.my/ojs3/index.php/jlc/article/view/86
17. Amini, M., Amini, D., & Yaqubi, M. (2016). Interpreters’ perceptions on their profession and quality in Malaysian conference interpreting. Studies in English Language Teaching (SELT), 4(1), 77-86. http://www.scholink.org/ojs/index.php/selt/article/view/474
18. Amini, D., Ayari, S., & Amini, M. (2016). The effect of flow state on EFL learners’ vocabulary learning. International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding, 3(5), 9-11. https://ijmmu.com/index.php/ijmmu/article/view/54/0
19. Amini, M., Goh, S. R., Liu, T. Y., & Ravindran, L. (2022). Strategies in translation of geographical names in the novel Journey to the West. INSANIAH: International Online Journal of Language, Communication, and Humanities, 5(2), 44-62. https://doi.org/10.47254/insaniah.v5i2.174
20. Amini, M., & Ibrahim-González, N. (2012). The washback effect of cloze and multiple-choice tests on vocabulary acquisition. Language in India, 12(7), 71-91. http://www.languageinindia.com/july2012/aminibackwashfinal.html
21. Amini, M., Ibrahim- González, N., & Ayob, L. (2013). Quality of interpreting from users’ perspectives. International Journal of Language and Education, 2(1), 89-98.
22. Amini, M., Ibrahim- González, N., Ayob, L., & Amini, D. (2015). Users’ quality expectations in conference interpreting. International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding, 2(5), 1-17. https://ijmmu.com/index.php/ijmmu/article/view/26
23. Amini, M., Li, J., Siaw, J. X., & Adi Kasuma, S. A. (2023). Exploring Challenges in Translating Li Bai’s Classical Chinese Poems to English. INSANIAH:International Online Journal of Language, Communication, and Humanities, 6(1), 48-60. https://doi.org/10.47254/insaniah.v7i1.184
24. Amini, M., Ng, S. H., Ooi, H., & Siau, C. S. (2021). “Explicitation” in Malay to English translation of Usman Awang’s Sahabatku (Kepada Dr M K Rajakumar). AJELP: The Asian Journal of English Language and Pedagogy, 9(1), 80-91. https://doi.org/10.37134/ajelp.vol9.1.7.2021
25. Amini, M., Ravindran, L., & Lee, K. F. (2022). A review of the challenges and merits of collaborative learning in online translation classes. Journal of Research, Policy & Practice of Teachers and Teacher Education, 12(1), 69–79. https://doi.org/10.37134/jrpptte.vol12.1.5.2022
26. Amini, M., Ravindran, L., & Lee, K. F. (2024). Adapting education shifts in Malaysia After COVID-19: A comprehensive review    of    flexible    assessments,    lifelong    learning    initiatives,    and    diversified    learning Asian Journal of Assessment in Teaching and Learning,14 (1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.37134/ajatel.vol14.1.1.2024
27. Amini, M., Zahabi, A., Amini, D., & Alavi, S. S. H. (2020). A review of reading strategies and models in learning and teaching of English as a Foreign Language. AJELP: The Asian Journal of English Language & Pedagogy, 8(2), 14-2 https://doi.org/10.37134/ajelp.vol8.2.2.2020
28. Azhar, N. Z. N., Siau, C. S., Fitriana, M., Rabbani, M., Yahya, A. N., Ravindran, L., & Amini, M. (2021). The relationship between psychological distress, religiosity, loneliness, and death anxiety among Malaysian private university students. MOJPC: Malaysia Online Journal of Psychology & Counselling, 8(2), 16-28. https://mojc.um.edu.my/index.php/MOJC/article/view/33955
29. Azman, N.I., Lin, S.E., & Amini, M. Alavi, M. (2020). Instructors and students’ use of literal, reorganization, and inferential reading strategies. The Journal of Applied Linguistics and Applied Literature: Dynamics and Advances, 8(2),179-196. http://jalda.azaruniv.ac.ir/article_14110.html
30. Batmanathan, P. D., Amini, M., & Naghmeh-Abbaspour, B. (2022). Subtitling strategies and translation accuracy in the Malay to English translation of “Ejen Ali: The Movie”. Journal of Modern Languages, 32(2), 37–66. https://doi.org/10.22452/jml.vol32no2.3
31. Chai, W., Ong, H. Y., Amini, M., & Ravindran L. (2022). The art of paper cutting: Strategies and challenges in Chinese to English subtitle translation of cultural items. Journal of Modern Languages, 32 (1), 84-103. https://doi.org/10.22452/jml.vol32no1.584
32. Dai, Z., Wee, H.T., Ren, S., Zhang, M., Amini, M., & Wang, S. (2023). Systematic review: Factors influencing creativity in the design discipline and assessment criteria. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education 12 (3), 1440-1448. http://doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v12i3.24530
33. Daud, N.A., Batmanathan, P. D, Amini, M., & Naghmeh-Abbaspour, B. (2021). Application of Skopos theory in evaluation of readability and cohesion in English to Malay translation of four selected children fables. INSANIAH: Online Journal of Language, Communication, and Humanities, 4(2), 41-61. http://insaniah.umk.edu.my/journal/index.php/insaniah/article/view/163/66
34. Goh, S.R., Amini, M., Saffari, N., & Amirdabbaghian, A. (2022). Using strategies to solve problems in translating Chinese to English comics. INSANIAH: Online Journal of Language, Communication, and Humanities, 5(1), 73-84. http://insaniah.umk.edu.my/journal/index.php/insaniah/article/download/155/89
35. Han, S., Amini, M., Singh, M., Alavi, S. & Ghassemiazghandi, M. (2023). International EFL learners’ perceptions about factors leading to English academic writing difficulties in a private university in Malaysia. INSANIAH:International Online Journal of Language, Communication, and Humanities, 6(1), 16-33. https://doi.org/10.47254/insaniah.v7iI.154
36. He, H., & Amini, M. (2023). Online and offline study materials synthesized in motivating English majors of China in learning English literature. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(7), 886 – 900. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v13-i7/17583
37. He, H., Amini, M., & Wu, Y. (2023). Using British literature to teach empathy to the Chinese university students majoring in English. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 12(2), 1524–1541. https://doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v12-i2/17418
38. Hee, M. Y., Wong, X. Y., Yuan, J., & Amini, M. (2022). Footnotes, artistic conception, and strategies in translation of ancient Chinese poetry into English. AJELP: Asian Journal of English Language and Pedagogy, 10(1), 94-113. https://doi.org/10.37134/ajelp.vol10.1.8.2022
39. Lee, K.F., Ravindran, L., & Amini, M. (2021). A review on the implications of Realia in enhancing students’ educational experience in online language classroom. Journal of Research, Policy & Practice of Teachers & Teacher Education, 11(2), 17-27. https://doi.org/10.37134/jrpptte.vol11.2.2.2021
40. James, O.E., Amini, M., & Yaqubi, M. (2020). English language anxiety: A case study on undergraduate ESL students in Malaysia. Studies in Linguistics and Literature, 4(1), 9-39. http://www.scholink.org/ojs/index.php/sll/article/view/2556
41. James, O.E., Tan, J. Y. S., & Amini, M. (2018). Translation strategies in the Chinese and Indonesian translations of English Christmas carols. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, Special Issue 6, 1097-1104. https://arpgweb.com/pdf-files/spi6.1.1097.1104.pdf
42. Jiang, Y., Amini, M., Lee, KF., Saffari & Ravindran, L. (2023). The use of polysemy and footnote in preserving the artistic conception in English translations of classical Chinese poems. International Journal of Language, Literacy and Translation (IJoLLT), 6 (2), 75-101. http://ijollt.usm.my/index.php/current-issue/65-all-article/676-ijollt-06022023-6
43. Jing, N.X., & Amini, M. (2019). Problems and solutions in English-Chinese Translation of Song Lyrics in Mulan. Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamic and Control Systems, 11, 05-Special Issue, 1202-1206, 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2022 from http://jardcs.org/abstract.ohp?id=149
44. Jominol, J.D., Siau, C.S., Rabbani, M., Amini, M., Yahya, A.N., Tee, J.N., & Fariduddin, M. N. (2022). Knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) predicts motivation to volunteer: A cross-sectional survey among Psychology students. Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 20(2), 65-71. https://doi.org/10.17576/JSKM-2022-2001-06
45. Kanan, M. S., Chuah, R., Amini, M., & Lee, K. F. (2022). Kinship terms in Malay-English translations: Culture and the perspective of Equivalence Theory. AJELP: Asian Journal of English Language and Pedagogy, 10(1), 43-55. https://doi.org/10.37134/ajelp.vol10.1.4.2022
46. Kuan, S. K. L., Dagusti, O., Amini, M., & Rabbani, M. (2019). English to Malay translation of culture-specific items in selected Penang tourist brochures. Studies in Linguistics and Literature, 3(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.22158/sll.v3n1p1
47. Khoo, M. S.A., Ahadzadeh, A.S., & Amini, M. (2022). The impact of media exposure on fashion consciousness: A qualitative study. Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences, 43(2022), 447-454. https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/kjss/article/view/258505.
48. Koon, W. C., Siau, C. S., Fitriana, M., Fariduddin, M. N., Amini, M., Chu, S. Y., … Ibrahim, N. (2023). Hofstede’s cultural values as factors influencing Malaysian university students’ attitude toward help-seeking: A preliminary study. Malaysian Journal Of Public Health Medicine, 23(2), 28–35. Http://Mjphm.Org/Index.Php/Mjphm/Article/View/1627
49. Kuek, J. R., Amini, M., Siau, C.S., Amirdabbaghian, A. (2024). Users’ quality expectations and their correspondence with the realistic features of translation applications. Texto Livre, 17, p. e42167 https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/textolivre/article/view/42167/39266
50. Lau, O. E., Amini, M., Siau, C. S., & Tan, D. A. L. (2022). Translation of Chinese culture specific items to English in the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. AJELP: Asian Journal of English Language and Pedagogy,10(2), 68–81. https://doi.org/10.37134/ajelp.vol10.2.5.2022
51. Liu, Z., Ravindran, L., & Amini, M. (2022). An expanded conceptual model of the involvement Load Hypothesis for incidental vocabulary acquisition. Asia-Pacific Journal of Business, Humanities and Education, 7(2), 62–77. https://apjbhe.segi.edu.my/index.php/segi/article/view/58/50.
52. Naghmeh-Abbaspour, B., & Amini, M. (2022). Persian Rumi in American context: Investigating ideological manipulation of illustrations. e-Bangi: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 19(2), 185-203. https://ejournal.ukm.my/ebangi/article/view/54221
53. Nakajima, M., Lee, K.F., & Amini, M. (2023). A corpus analysis of cohesion in World Health Organization speeches by the Director General on Covid-19 vaccination. Training, Language and Culture, 7 (2), 39-54. https://doi.org/10.22363/2521-442X-2023-7-2-39-54
54. Ng, S.H., Lin, S.E., Lee, C., & Amini, M. (2020). ESL reading assessment tool for pre-schoolers in Malaysia. Berjaya Journal of Services and Management, 14, 3-16. https://journal.berjaya.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/July-2020_3-16.pdf
55. Peng Aik, C., Rabbani M., & Amini M. (2020). The association between perfectionism and social anxiety among adolescents in Selangor, Malaysia. The Journal of Health and Translational Medicine (JUMMEC), 23(1), 1-5. https://mojc.um.edu.my/index.php/jummec/article/view/21880
56. Rahimi, F., Esfandiari, M.R., & Amini, M. (2016). An overview of studies conducted on washback, impact and validity. Studies in Literature and Language, 13(4), 6-14. https://sebu.pw/anoverviewofstudies.pdf
57. Ravindran, L., & Amini, M. (2023). The role of technology in enhancing intercultural and pragmatic competencies in EFL class. AJELP: Asian Journal of English Language and Pedagogy, 11(2), 60–70. https://doi.org/10.37134/ajelp.vol11.2.6.2023
58. Ravindran, L., Amini, M., Lee, L. K., & Khalifa S. J. (2023). Adapting the blue ocean strategy for educators: opportunities for professional development in the Malaysian higher education context. e-bangi journal of social sciences & humanities, 20 (2), 9-20. https://doi.org/10.17576/ebangi.2023.2002.01
59. Rezaeisharif, A., Sadeghi, Z., & Amini, M. (2020). Effectiveness of strength-oriented family therapy on hope, anxiety, stress and depression among mothers of children with cancer. Journal of Preventive Counselling, 1(2), 54-68. http://jpc.uma.ac.ir/article_1035.html
60. Rezaeisharif, A. Karimianpour, G., Amini, M., & Alafasghari, F. (2022). Psychometric properties of school climate scale among secondary school students. School Psychology and Institutions, 10(4). https://doi.org/22098/jsp.2022.1461
61. Sam, M. M. Y., Siau, C. S., Fitriana, M., Amini, M., Rabbani, M., Prawiromaruto, I. G., & Yahya, A. N. (2022). Internet use and addiction symptoms among young adults during the COVID-19 Movement Control Order: Associations with anxiety and depression. Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences, 43(1), 159-165. https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/kjss/article/view/257006
62. Sieo, W.M., Amini, M., Lee, K.F., Lin, S. E., Tee, J.N., & Siau, C.S. (2022). Reading strategies in teaching and learning English as a Foreign Language: A mixed-method study. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 30 (2), 475-499. https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.30.2.04
63. Tan, A. K. D., Amini, M., & Lee, K.F. (2021). Challenges faced by non-professional interpreters in interpreting church sermons in Malaysia. INSANIAH: Online Journal of Language, Communication, and Humanities, 4(1), 53-74. http://insaniah.umk.edu.my/journal/index.php/insaniah/article/view/129/56
64. Tee, Y. H., Amini, M., Siau, C. S., & Amirdabbaghian, A. (2022). English to Chinese fansub translation of humour in The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel. Texto Livre: Linguagem e Tecnologia, 25, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.35699/1983-3652.2022.37677
65. Ting, C., Teng, C. T. Y., Amini, M., Ping, E. L. X., & Xin, W. (2022). Comparing teachers' codes of ethics in China, the US, and Australia and recommendations on them. Hong Kong Journal of Social Sciences, 58, 347-359. http://hkjoss.com/index.php/journal/article/view/483
66. Wan, S.Y.C., Abu Bakar, A., Amini, M., & Rafik-Galea, S. (2018). Problems and solutions in English translations of Malay short stories. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, Special Issue 6, 1158-1166. https://arpgweb.com/pdf-files/spi6.3.2.1158.1166.pdf
67. Wan, S.Y.C., & Amini, M. (2020). Secondary world infrastructures and Storyworld of The Little Prince novella. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 28(1), 175-189. http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/pjssh/browse/regular-issue?article=JSSH-4478-2019
68. Wang Min, Amini, M. (2018). Pragmatic presuppositions in Chinese skin-whitening advertisements. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, Special Issue 6, 1105-1110. https://arpgweb.com/pdf-files/spi6.4.1105.1110.pdf
69. Wong, X. Y., Amini, M., & Alipour, M. (2013). Genre and translation style in Chinese translation of Hollywood Blockbuster movie titles in mainland China and Hong Kong, Journal of Modern Languages 33(2), 120-143. https://doi.org/10.22452/jml.vol33no2.7120
70. Wong, D. S. N., Tan, W.Y., & Amini, M. (2019). Violation of Grice’s maxims in Malay-English translations of Si Tanggang and Sang Kancil dan Buaya. The Journal of Applied Linguistics and Applied Literature: Dynamics and Advances, 11(5), 1196-1201. https://www.jardcs.org/abstract.php?id=1497
71. Xia, C., Amini, M., & Lee, K.F. (2023). Humor translation: A case study on the loss of humorous loads in SpongeBob SquarePants. Cadernos de Tradução, 43 (1), 1-33. https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-7968.2023.e89705
72. Yan, D., Adi Kasuma, S. A., & Amini, M. (2023). Gender difference in digital literacy among translation trainees: Self-perceptions and application abilities. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 12 (3), 2372-2388. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v12-i3/19611
73. Yan, D., Adi Kasuma, S. A., & Amini, M. (2023). Status quo of the formative assessment enactments in spoken language interpreter training: A scoping review of research and practice. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education And Development, 12(4), 652-673. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/ijarped/v12-i4/19884
74. Yaqubi, M. Tahir, R. I., & Amini, M. (2018). Translation of onomatopoeia: Somewhere between Equivalence and Function. Studies in Linguistics and Literature, 2(3), 205-222. https://doi.org/10.22158/sll.v2n3p205
75. Zeng, X., Ravindran, L., & Amini, M. (2023). Teaching critical thinking to Chinese students in English as a foreign language writing class: A review. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education. 12 (3), 1735-1744. https://ijere.iaescore.com/index.php/IJERE/article/view/24699/13675

Book Review

76. Zahabi, A., & Amini, M. (2023). [Book Review: ESL/EFL Teaching Practice and Methodology: 20 Years of Experience Teaching English in a Single Book!] Reflections, 30, 3. https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reflections/issue/view/17572

Book Chapter

77. Amini, M., Ravindran, L. (2024). A review on the social impacts of automation on human capital in Malaysia. K. Palanikumar, E. Natarajan, S. Ramesh & J. Paulo Davim. (Eds.), Machine Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering (pp. 327-342). Elsevier.

78. Ravindran, L., Lee, KF., Amini, M. (2023). Pedagogical Approaches of ESL Educators with an Intent-Focussing on Interaction, Time and Pace During COVID-19: Lessons Learnt. In: So-Sum Wai-Cook, M., Saleh, A., Bista, K. (Eds.), Online Teaching and Learning in Asian Higher Education. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham:  Springer Nature Switzerland AG. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38129-4_6

Edited Books

79. Amini, M. (2021). Common Grammatical Mitsakes in Southeast Asian English. UCSI University Malaysia. [Author]

80. Chan, G. (2017). Melaka: Signs of Culture & Heritage, An appreciation of the culture & history of the oldest city by a new generation of Malaysians. Advation Sdn. Bhd.: Malaysia. [Editor]

Conference Proceedings

81. Amini, M. (2022). Interdisciplinary research in Humanities and Social Sciences: Trends, challenges, and solutions. Proceedings of The National and International Conference on Humanities, and Social Sciences: Empowering Humanities through Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Thailand, pp.ii-xiv. http://utcc2.utcc.ac.th/humanities_conference2022/Proceedings_2022.pdf

82. Amini, M., Alavi, S.S., Zahabi, A., & Vorster, E. (2017). Patterns of corrective feedback in EFL dyadic classroom interaction. Proceedings of The 8th Hatyai National and International Conference Thursday, June 22, 2027, Hatyai University: Thailand. http://www.hu.ac.th/conference/conference2017/proceedings/data/05-1-Oral%20Presentation/6.Social%20Sciences/52-G8-5-112S-O(Seyedsaber%20Alavihosseini).pdf

83. Amini, M., Ibrahim-González, N., & Ayob, L. (2012). Quality of interpreting from users’ perspectives. Proceedings of the 7th Malaysia International Conference on Languages, Literatures and Cultures (MICOLLAC), 2012.

84. Ravindran, L., Amini, M., & Wong B.E. (2022).  The role of English language, networking and internationalization in globalizing private universities in Malaysia. Proceedings of Seminar Pengantarabangsaan Pengajian Tinggi 2022 (SPPT 2022), 2022, 1-26. https://oarep.usim.edu.my/jspui/handle/123456789/18111

85. Wu, S., Amini, M. (2023). A Corpus-based study of modal verbs in English to Chinese courtroom discourse translation: A Systemic Functional Approach. Proceedings of the 6^th International Postgraduate Colloquium (INPAC 2023), P.15. https://ppblt.usm.my/index.php/conferences

86. Xiang, X., & Amini, M. (2022). Problems and solutions in the English to Chinese translation of proper names in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter. Proceedings of the 11th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education, (MIRCELE online 2022), pp. 33-52. https://mircele2022.com/e-proceedings/

Non-indexed Articles

87. Amini, M. (2020). Research and teaching: my engagement in this dialogue. UCSI Newsletter, 2(4), 10-11. https://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/sites/default/files/ucsi_newsletter_august_2020_vol._2_no._4.pdf

88. Amini, M. (2022). Chinese to English Poetry Translation: A Case of Cao Cao’s Duan Ge Xing. Simply Speaking: Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Blog for Science, Arts & Society. The Centre for Development of Academic Excellence (CDAE) Universiti Sains Malaysia, https://simplyspeaking.usm.my/index.php/category/art/84-chinese-to-english-poetry-translation-a-case

89. Amini, M. (2022). Emotions, Motivation and Humanistic Approach In Teaching and Learning. Simply Speaking: Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Blog for Science, Arts & Society. The Centre for Development of Academic Excellence (CDAE) Universiti Sains Malaysia, https://simplyspeaking.usm.my/index.php/category/education/87-emotions-motivation-and-humanistic-approach-in-teaching-and-learning

90. Amini, M. (2022). Challenges in Translating Nursery Rhymes from Malay to English. Simply Speaking: Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Blog for Science, Arts & Society. The Centre for Development of Academic Excellence (CDAE) Universiti Sains Malaysia, https://simplyspeaking.usm.my/index.php/category/art/86-challenges-in-translating-nursery-rhymes-from-malay-to-english

Talks

Conferences, workshops, and trainings [attended as presenter/invited speaker/trainer/keynote speaker]

1. Amini, M. (2012). Quality of interpreting from users’ perspective. MICOLLAC 2012, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia. (Presenter)
2. Amini, M. (2012). Washback Effect of Cloze and Multiple-Choice Tests on Vocabulary Acquisition. Paper presented on 7 November 2012 at the International Conference on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture 2012 (ICLLIC 2012), Parkroyal Resort Hotel, Batu Feringghi, Penang, Malaysia. (Presenter)
3. Amini, M. (2017). Patterns of corrective feedback in EFL dyadic classroom interaction. The 8th Hatyai National and International Conference, Hatyai University, Thailand. (Presenter)
4. Amini, M. (2017). FOSSLA Student Research Colloquium, Workshop conducted at UCSI University, Malaysia. (Guest Speaker)
5. Amini, M. (2018). APA Style 6^TH Edition Writing Workshop, Workshop conducted at UCSI University, Malaysia. (Invited Speaker)
6. Amini, M. (2018). English to Malay translation of culture-specific items in tourist brochures: A study on selected Penang brochures. The International Conference on Languages, Linguistics and Society (ICLALIS 2018) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Sabah, Malaysia. (Presenter)
7. Amini, M. (2018). Improving Research and Publication. Workshop conducted at Phuket Rajabhat University, Thailand. (Invited speaker)
8. Amini, M. (2018). Oral production enhancement through proactive error treatment of EFL learners. The 1st International Conference on English Studies: Innovation in English Language Teaching and Learning, Krabi, Thailand. (Presenter)
9. Amini, M. (2018). Scopus-indexed Publication. Workshop conducted at UCSI University, Malaysia. (Invited Speaker)
10. Amini, M. (2019). Problems and solutions in English translation of Malay short stories. The Asia TEFL International Conference and the 6th FLLT International Conference. Bangkok, Thailand. (Presenter)
11. Amini, M. (2019). Improving Research and Publication. Workshop conducted at Phuket Rajabhat University, Thailand. (Invited Speaker)
12. Amini, M. (2019). Task-based language teaching in translation and interpreting training. Paper presented at Teflin 66 International Conference of Communications, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia. (Presenter)
13. Amini, M. (2020). English language teaching in the mainstream of Industrial Revolution 4.0: Challenges and opportunities. Paper presented at The Second International Conference on English Language Education (ICONELE 2020), Indonesia. (Keynote Speaker)
14. Amini, M. (2020). Structuring a research paper in Social Sciences. Workshop conducted at Phuket Rajabhat University, Thailand. (Invited Speaker)
15. Amini, M. (2020). Structuring a research paper in Social Sciences. Workshop conducted at UCSI, Malaysia. (Invited Speaker)
16. Amini, M. (2021). How to Present Research Project in 15 Minutes. Workshop conducted at UCSI, Malaysia. (Invited Speaker)
17. Amini, M. (2021). Essentials of proposal writing. Workshop conducted at UCSI University Malaysia. (Invited Speaker)
18. Amini, M. (2021). Why Mixed methods research design? Workshop conducted at Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Iran. (Keynote Speaker)
19. Amini, M. (2021). Pedagogical approach with an intent focusing on Interaction, Time & Pace during Covid-19: Lessons Learnt. Australia-ASEAN Academics Forum: Online Education During COVID-19 and Beyond. (Presenter)
20. Amini, M. (2021). Research trends in Translation. School of Languages, Literacies and Translation. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Guest speaker)
21. Amini, M. (2021). Principles of research methodology in education, social sciences, and humanities. School of Languages, Literacies and Translation. Universiti Sains Malaysia. 18.12.2021 (Invited Speaker)
22. Amini, M. (2022). Principles of Conducting Research. 15.02.2022. Centre for Research and development, SIMAD University. Somalia. (Invited Speaker)
23. Amini, M. (2022). Ethics and professionalism in project and assignment accomplishment. 04.2022. School of Languages, Literacies and Translation. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Invited Speaker)
24. Amini, M. (2022). Interdisciplinary research in Humanities and Social Sciences: trends, challenges and solutions. The National and International Conference on Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences "Empowering Humanities through Interdisciplinary Perspectives". School of Humanities University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Via Webex. 01.06.2022. (Keynote Speaker)
25. Amini, M. (2022). Postgraduate Research: Expectations vs Reality. 10.06.2022. School of Languages, Literacies and Translation. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Invited Speaker)
26. Amini, M. (2022). Topic selection in Translation research projects. Talk Series: International Translation Day. 26.09.2022. School of Languages, Literacies and Translation. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Invited Speaker)
27. Amini, M. (2022). Essentials of Academic Writing: Tips for Novice Researchers.12.2022. School of Languages, Literacies and Translation. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Invited Speaker)
28. Amini, M. (2022). An Educational Research Perspective Towards Topic Selection for Novice Researchers in Translation and Interpreting. 11th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education (MIRCELE ONLINE 2022). 17.12.2022. (Presenter)
29. Amini, M. (2023). Technical English for Thesis and Manuscript Writing. 04.01.2023. Engineering Campus. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Invited Speaker)
30. Amini, M. (2023). Scientific Article Writing for Scopus Indexed Journal. 11.01.2022. School of Education. Universiti Negeri Medan Indonesia. (Keynote Speaker)
31. Amini, M. (2023). Qualitative research Methods: How to choose, use and write. 25.05.2023. Xiamen University Malaysia. (Invited Speaker)
32. Amini, M. (2023). Integrative qualitative research. 10.06.2023. Xiamen University Malaysia. (Invited Speaker)
33. Amini, M. (2023). Translation as an interdisciplinary research field: The significance and gaps. 25.08. 2023. School of Languages, Literacies and Translation. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Guest Speaker)

Awards

Teaching and Research awards 

• Best New Lecturer Award of the University, 2018, UCSI University Malaysia [First runner-up] 
• Best Researcher Award of the Faculty, 2020, Faculty of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, UCSI University Malaysia 
• Best Lecturer Award of the Faculty, 2020, Faculty of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, UCSI University Malaysia 
• Best Employee Award of the Faculty, 2020, Faculty of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, UCSI University Malaysia

Competitions

• Bronze Medal  in 2022 for the article “Problems and solutions in the English to Chinese translation of proper names in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter” [11th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education (MIRCELE ONLINE 2022), Malaysian English Language Teaching Association]