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Table 1

Selection criteria for published studies and search strategy

Criteria	Description
Inclusion Criteria	Focus on English–Arabic code-switching in EFL classrooms Investigates functions, benefits and pedagogical advantages Addresses drawbacks and challenges of code-switching Empirical, peer-reviewed research from reputable journals Published between 2013 and 2024 Centered on Arabic-speaking EFL environments Full-text availability for analysis
Exclusion Criteria	Studies not directly addressing English–Arabic code-switching in EFL learning Research on bilingualism or code-switching outside educational contexts Lacks focus on pedagogical functions, benefits or challenges Non-peer-reviewed articles Published before 2013 No full-text availability or missing empirical data
Search Strategy	Conducted in academic databases: ERIC, JSTOR, ScienceDirect and Scopus Methodical approach following inclusion/exclusion criteria Identified primary research on English–Arabic code-switching in EFL classrooms Ensured diverse selection of relevant studies

Criteria	Description
Inclusion Criteria	Focus on English–Arabic code-switching in EFL classrooms Investigates functions, benefits and pedagogical advantages Addresses drawbacks and challenges of code-switching Empirical, peer-reviewed research from reputable journals Published between 2013 and 2024 Centered on Arabic-speaking EFL environments Full-text availability for analysis
Exclusion Criteria	Studies not directly addressing English–Arabic code-switching in EFL learning Research on bilingualism or code-switching outside educational contexts Lacks focus on pedagogical functions, benefits or challenges Non-peer-reviewed articles Published before 2013 No full-text availability or missing empirical data
Search Strategy	Conducted in academic databases: ERIC, JSTOR, ScienceDirect and Scopus Methodical approach following inclusion/exclusion criteria Identified primary research on English–Arabic code-switching in EFL classrooms Ensured diverse selection of relevant studies

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