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PROBING INTERPERSONAL METADISCOURSE IN PARLIAMENTARY GENRES; A SURVEY OF KENYAN PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE REPORTS
Authors: Ntalala Safari G. 
Published: September 2024

Parliamentary deliberations rely on using language in order to convince or persuade. They involve purposeful and strategic manipulation of language to achieve communication goals. Metadiscourse is crucial to the art of persuasion and may be viewed in two ways: textual and interpersonal metadiscourse. This article focuses on interpersonal metadiscourse which involves interactional and inclusive aspects of the author. This study analysis aspects of interpersonal metadiscourse used in selected Kenyan parliamentary committee reports so as to achieve the genre’s communicative purpose. The findings offer insights into the interplay between parliamentary discourse styles and interpersonal metadiscourse as well as contribute to the pool of knowledge on parliamentary discourse and rhetorical analysis. The framework for analysis was based on Hyland’s (1998, 2005) model of metadiscourse. A descriptive research design was used with corpora being generated from fifteen parliamentary committee reports sampled from the National Assembly, county assemblies and the Senate of Kenya. Findings from the study indicate that diverse aspects of interpersonal metadiscourse including engagement markers, personal markers, hedges, and boosters are melded together; geared at guiding legislators through the reports and influencing their understanding, maintaining contact, providing perspective for interpretation, as well as convincing and persuading. Successful writing depends on how writers establish their stance, conduct interpersonal negotiations with readers and balance their claims through rhetorical choices. In the end, interpersonal metadiscourse in parliamentary reports serves to convey author’s presence, credibility, readers’ engagement, commitment to the message and organizes reports to ease interpretation, evaluation of information given and spark appropriate responses.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0075/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
CAPITAL STRUCTURE DETERMINANTS IN A DEVELOPING ECONOMY: EVIDENCE FROM BANGLADESH
Authors: Tasneem Sadia , Masroor Imtiaz 
Published: September 2024

<p>Capital structure decisions are crucial for firms to enhance performance and maximize shareholder wealth. This study investigates the determinants of capital structure in Bangladeshi firms listed on the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) from 2018 to 2022. The research utilises regression analyses to evaluate the relationships between financial leverage and key explanatory variables. By analysing various factors, including firm size, profitability, non-debt tax shields, growth opportunities, liquidity, and tangibility of assets, this research aims to identify the optimal mix of debt and equity financing. Using quantitative analysis, the study finds that several factors significantly influence capital structure decisions. Both fixed and random effects regression models are employed to analyse the data, revealing that profitability, non-debt tax shields, growth opportunities, and liquidity negatively impact financial leverage, while firm size and asset tangibility have positive associations. The Hausman test suggests that the fixed effects model is preferable, given its χ2-value of 93.52 with a p-value of 0.0000. The study concludes that the optimal capital structure is influenced by multiple factors, with no single theory universally applicable. The findings suggest that firms should carefully consider these factors when making capital structure decisions. Excessive debt can lead to financial distress, while appropriate debt levels can enhance performance. Understanding these determinants is essential for firms to optimize their financial strategies and achieve long-term success. This study contributes to the existing literature by providing insights into capital structure decisions in a developing economy like Bangladesh. It highlights the importance of considering specific factors and industry dynamics when making financing choices.</p><p><strong>JEL: </strong><strong> </strong>G32; F21; C49<strong></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0715/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE IMPACTS OF ESG SCORES ON FIRM’S PERFORMANCE IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
Authors: Sukman Krittat , Uwansri Karusin 
Published: September 2024

<p>This study explores the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance <strong>(</strong>ESG<strong>) </strong>scores and financial performance in the global food and beverage industry. The study espouses quantitative research design and utilised dataset collected from Refinitiv Eikon, covering firm-year observations from 91 companies across different regions. Descriptive statistics reveals a mean ESG score of 59.762, indicating above-average transparency. Correlation analysis suggests weak relationships between ESG scores and financial indicators. Further, regression results show a positive impact of ESG scores on ROE, a non-significant relationship with ROA, and a negative impact on Tobin’s Q. These findings contribute to the ongoing debate on the connection between ESG practices and financial outcomes, providing insights into the specific context of the food and beverage industry. The study concludes by discussing the implications of the results and offered avenues for future research.</p><p> </p><p><strong>JEL: </strong>G32; M14; O44</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0715/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
DYNAMICS OF EXCHANGE RATE AND FOREX RESERVES IN BANGLADESH: WAYS TO STABILIZE FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE
Authors: Khaleque Md. Abdul , Eusuf M. Abu , Jahan Rounak 
Published: September 2024

<p>The exchange rate and foreign exchange reserves stand as pivotal determinants profoundly impacting external and overall economic conditions. A sustained equilibrium in exchange rates alongside robust reserve levels is imperative for managing inflation and fostering favorable trade balances, thereby, bolstering the nation's holistic economic well-being. This study scrutinizes the dynamic interplay of exchange rates and forex reserves in Bangladesh, drawing upon meticulously curated data from Bangladesh Bank and bruegel.org. Methodologically, the investigation relies on rigorous trend and growth models to elucidate pertinent patterns. The analysis unveils a phase of exchange rate stability vis-à-vis the USD to BDT currency pair pre-2022, followed by a marked escalation in recent years attributable to localized currency devaluation. Noteworthy is the trajectory divergence observed between the Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER), demonstrating a downward trend, and the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), exhibiting a contrasting upward trajectory surpassing NEER. Moreover, a conspicuous surge in forex reserves is evident until early 2022, succeeded by a precipitous decline to precarious levels. This downturn is ascribed to multifaceted factors encompassing the Ukraine conflict, volatility in oil prices, burgeoning foreign debt obligations of public and private entities, dwindling Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows, and diminished remittances. The governmental response has entailed the adoption of short-term strategies aimed at mitigating exchange rate volatility and preserving forex reserves. While certain measures have proven efficacious, others have fallen short of desired outcomes. In pursuit of exchange rate stability, the central bank has instituted a crawling peg exchange rate regime, complemented by governmental interventions restricting imports to safeguard forex reserves. Achieving equilibrium mandates concerted governmental endeavors to invigorate remittance and FDI inflows, thus fostering a more robust economic landscape.</p><p> </p><p><strong>JEL: </strong><strong> </strong>F31, G18, O24<strong></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0204/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON ADDRESSING MISPRONUNCIATION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
Authors: Panicker Chandra Mohan Vasudeva 
Published: September 2024

Mispronunciation is a common problem among second language learners due to both suprasegmental and segmental features. Besides mother tongue interferences, mispronunciation of words is influenced by other factors, as disclosed in this study. Therefore, this paper explores college students’ mispronunciation and seeks ways to address this problem in the shortest time possible. Two English medium magazine articles were used as a platform to accommodate this study. Thirty words from the articles were identified to assess the students’ pronunciation. All these words were read by the students in context, not in isolation. The respondents for this study consist of six college students who are currently pursuing their diplomas at a private university. This study employed a one-group pre-test - post-test design and semi-structured interview. Two different treatments, pronunciation drills and tongue twisters, were used to address the problem. The analysis of the data revealed that the suprasegmental features were more dominant than segmental features in their mispronunciation, and the short treatments had helped in correcting the students’ mispronunciation effectively. The interview also confirms the effectiveness of these treatments in helping students improve their pronunciation.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0163/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
HIGH-AGENCY TEACHING PRACTICES: THE CASE OF ENGLISH TEACHERS IN MOROCCAN SECONDARY EDUCATION
Authors: Tirizite Youssef , Marjane Driss 
Published: September 2024

The feeling of ownership and sense of control, often referred to as learner agency that students have over their learning, has recently garnered significant attention in English language teaching. Instructional strategies that empower learners have yielded promising results with regard to student engagement and academic outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of high-agency practices among English teachers in Moroccan secondary education. Quantitative data was collected using a questionnaire. The sample comprised 130 Moroccan English teachers working in public schools. The findings revealed a strong inclination among the surveyed teachers towards utilizing teaching practices that support learner agency. However, certain areas, such as providing self-access opportunities and embracing uncertainty, exhibited varying frequencies among respondents. Despite these differences, the study highlighted that Moroccan English teachers are at the frontiers of pedagogical innovation. This research pinpoints specific areas for further development to enrich the cultivation of learner agency in language education.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0861/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EFFECT OF GENOTYPE (ACTN3) ON THE LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT AS A DETERMINANT FOR SELECTING PHYSICAL STRENGTH PLAYERS
Authors: Abdulzahra Mustafa Ghasib , Hatem Muthana Layth 
Published: September 2024

The process of selecting sports talents is still based on basic determinants and the best practitioners of the event at the levels of various sports, which will rely on the training curricula later hoping to achieve in the championships and win medals, without focusing and taking into account the type of gene and genetic traits supporting this, so this process is random and incomplete lacks the elements of the foundations of success that are built on it, with the numbers of doses of training loads that will have the greatest impact and bear fruit to achieve the goals of the Olympic champion industry, and for this the determination of The pattern of gene expression that distinguishes emerging physical strength, which accelerates the ways to reach the required higher levels, and here the results of training emerge by saving a lot of effort, time and money, and this is what prompted the researchers to study the phenomenon of research and ask the question, what is the impact of gene patterns (ACTN3) on the level of achievement as a determinant for the selection of sports talents for physical strength players. The research aimed to find the effect of the patterns of the gene (ACTN3) and its association with the level of achievement of physical strength players. The researchers used the descriptive approach with correlation and identified the research community as players of the Iraq team for physical strength sports, junior group under the age of (15 years). The study came out with the following conclusions: (ACTN3) gene types, specifically the allele (RR), affect the strength and speed of muscle fiber contraction, unlike the endurance allele (XX).<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0841/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
SYNERGIZING TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE WORKPLACE: ANALYSING THE INFLUENCE OF MENTORING, DELEGATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND JOB ROTATION ON EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT AT ETIQA, DATARAN MAYBANK
Authors: Kanapathipillai Kumaran , Hasbullah Nikmah Binti , Jaaffar Nurul Norazia Binti , Hong Oh Suat 
Published: September 2024

The main objective of the current study is to identify the critical factors that affect employee commitment within one of the major insurance companies in Malaysia. The current study, based on the theoretical framework of the Theory of Planned Behaviour, analysed the influences of specific managerial practices, such as mentoring, job delegation, employee empowerment, and job rotation, on employee commitment. To achieve the set goal, a quantitative survey was conducted among 358 employees using a structured questionnaire. The study has indicated that mentoring, job delegation, employee empowerment, and job rotation of employees are positively related factors. The findings of the study suggest that the practice related to employee empowerment, which implies the possibility of providing workers with the needed amount of authority and autonomy, is the most influential factor. It indicates that companies should work on the improvements related to that area to ensure that their employees are dedicated. However, being significant as well, the need to mentor and delegate employees to outline their roles is stressed. The job rotation factor, although positively related, was insignificant. This may be explained as a result of the lack of suitable stimuli in the organization. Thus, the given insights provide practical implications for focused training and development interventions at Etiqa, Dataran Maybank.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0800/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE LEVEL OF STUDIES AND LIFELONG LEARNING AS FACTORS SHAPING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING ISSUES OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Authors: Chaidas Alexandros , Balias Stathis , Karalis Thanassis 
Published: September 2024

This paper presents part of the results of a study conducted in the context of PhD studies of the first of the authors in order to assess a) the level of knowledge, perceptions, skills, attitudes and mobilization of human resources of social services on issues of protection of Human Rights (HR) of vulnerable social groups (VSG), and b) the impact on this level of both Lifelong Learning (LL) of human resources in the field of Human Rights and their level of studies. For data to be collected, a closed-ended electronic questionnaire was created and completed by four hundred and fifty-three active employees in social services operating in the three Regional Units of Western Greece. The most important results of the survey showed that the knowledge of human resources in the field of Human Rights was moderate. Moreover, it is concluded that the perceptions of human resources regarding the equality which VSG should enjoy in exercising their rights and receiving social benefits from the state range from very high to extremely high levels, respectively. At the same time, the emergence rate of socio-emotional skills during human resources contact with VSG appears to be adequate. On the contrary, the research data showed little mobilization of human resources to defend the rights of VSG within and outside the work environment. In addition, after correlating the categories of LL with the variables under study, the main results showed that the higher the levels of Formal Human Resource Education in the field of Human Rights, the less the various characteristics of VSG (gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, mental-physical disability, age, racial-ethnic origin, religion, socioeconomic status, language, skin color) constitute a barrier of discrimination during their contact with them, the more their socio-emotional skills emerge and their degree of mobilization increases. Finally, as the levels of studies increase, the higher the level of knowledge developed in the field of Human Rights by the participants in the research and the less the various characteristics of VSG affect the provision of quality services to them. On the contrary, the lower the educational level of human resources, the greater their mobilization within and outside the work environment.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0804/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
KINSHASA EN REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO : VILLE AGRESSEE / KINSHASA IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: CITY ASSAULTED
Authors: Parfait Masamuna Kadilekoloko , Vuni Simbu Alexis , Ntombi Mwen Mutsindu Abel , Iyolo Handjila Fabrice , Mubanga Nzo Ayum Ntub Godefroid 
Published: September 2024

<p>La ville de Kinshasa fait face à différents défis, en particulier ceux concernant les infrastructures essentielles et l’aménagement global. De nos jours, la majorité des communes de la ville de Kinshasa font face à des problèmes majeurs en matière d’aménagement durable de son espace. Ces enjeux liés au foncier sont caractéristiques de l’utilisation de l’espace et de l’occupation du sol, en particulier après l’obtention de l’indépendance du pays en 1960. Un souci de gestion des déchets se pose et, en raison du manque de dépotoir public, la population utilise des méthodes telles que l'enfouissement, l'incinération, le rejet dans les cours d'eau et les caniveaux. Ainsi, ces méthodes maintiennent le milieu de vie dans une situation de fragilité et d'insalubrité avancée. La détérioration des conditions d’hygiène et du milieu de vie est due à l'absence de systèmes d'évacuation et de gestion des eaux pluviales et usées. Elle se manifeste par une augmentation de la propagation des maladies, telles que le paludisme causé par l'augmentation des moustiques, la fièvre typhoide, ainsi qu'une aggravation des phénomènes d'érosion, d'éboulement, d'inondation et de stagnation des eaux, en particulier dans les rues urbaines.</p><p>The city of Kinshasa faces different challenges, particularly those concerning essential infrastructure and overall development. Nowadays, the majority of municipalities in the city of Kinshasa face major problems in terms of sustainable development of their space. These issues linked to land are characteristic of the use of space and land occupation, particularly after the country obtained independence in 1960. A concern for waste management arises and, due to Due to the lack of public landfill, the population uses methods such as burial, incineration, discharge into waterways and gutters. Thus, these methods maintain the living environment in a situation of fragility and advanced unsanitary conditions. The deterioration of hygienic conditions and the living environment is due to the absence of evacuation systems and management of rain and wastewater. It manifests itself by an increase in the spread of diseases, such as malaria caused by the increase in mosquitoes, typhoid fever, as well as an aggravation of the phenomena of erosion, landslides, flooding and/or stagnant water, especially in urban streets.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0777/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
FROM CLICK TO CART: HOW SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AND ECONOMIC FACTORS SHAPE POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS’ BUYING BEHAVIOUR IN KLANG VALLEY, MALAYSIA
Authors: Kanapathipillai Kumaran , Shamsudin Farzana Binti , Ahmad Nur Aina Binti , Mohan Thanesini 
Published: September 2024

This research investigates the influence of social media platforms on the buying behaviour of postgraduate students in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. More specifically, the investigation explores the types and characteristics of social media platforms used by postgraduate students and examines how economic factors, essentially disposable income and monetary constraints, affect their buying behaviour. This study utilizes a quantitative research design through a structured survey directed at postgraduate students. The chosen sample size comprises 384 postgraduate students, which is deemed sufficient for reliable data analysis. The theoretical framework underlying the data analysis refers to both the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the Technology Acceptance Model. Therefore, the study tests an integrated model aiming to examine the relationship between social media use and the buying behaviour of postgraduate students. The collected data is analysed using SPSS version 29 by applying statistical tools, such as correlation and regression analysis, to outline the significant relationships between variables. The results suggest that the types and characteristics of social media platforms have a substantial effect on shaping the purchasing behaviour of postgraduate students. Nevertheless, economic factors, comprising low income and poor financial context exacerbated by the post-pandemic era, are also relevant in affecting postgraduate students’ purchasing habits. This study is significant for marketers, policymakers, and academics, suggesting that social media has a contextual impact on consumer behaviour. This study recommends that tailoring marketing strategies should cater to postgraduate students’ preferences and should integrate both social media platform features and economic realities.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0719/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>