bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Investigating Translation Shifts and Modulation in Literary Translation: A Case Study
Authors: Alshahrani Hala J. , Ali Waleed Samir , Al-Harthi Maha , Hamed Dalia M. , Ibrahim Wesam M. A. 
Published: March 2023

The present research paper examines the techniques of shifts, as proposed by Catford (1965), and modulation, as proposed by Vinay and Darbelnet (1995), adopted by Ahmed Khaled Tawfik in his translation of Palahniuk’s Fight Club. Accordingly, this paper seeks to detect the examples of modulation and the types of shifts employed, the reasons for their adoption and the most frequently used techniques of translation between English, the source language, and Arabic, the target language. The findings illustrate that all types of shifts are employed with a noteworthily frequent use of structure shifts, both optional or obligatory and argues about the structural divergence between English and Arabic. There are not so many modulation examples. It seems that Tawfik tries largely to adhere to the source text with some optional shifts so as not to appear as a translator who practises purely literal translation. This paper’s value lies in its detailed examination of Tawfik’s technique, drawing attention to the differences between English and Arabic language systems.

Received: 11 December 2022 / Accepted: 11 February 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023
Extra-Marital Child (Walad Al Zina) and His Right to Maintenance (Nafaqah): A Comparason of Islamic Law and South African Common Law
Authors: Ngema Nqobizwe Mvelo , Iyer Desan 
Published: March 2023

Islamic law forbids fornication and adultery (zina) because they result in several societal problems such as bitterness in relationships, spread of diseases and the confusion of lineage. Any child born because of zina is regarded as walad al zina (an extra-marital child). There is consensus amongst the various Islamic schools of thought (madhab) that an extra-marital child (walad ala zina) has no relationship with his or her biological father. As a result of this absence of connection, the biological father faces no legal obligation to maintain his extra-marital child. On the contrary, every parent regardless of marital status has a full legal obligation to maintain his or her children under the South African common law. It is submitted that the exclusion of an extra-marital child from receiving child maintenance from his biological father merely because he was born outside marriage, does not promote the principle of the best interest of the child at all. Furthermore, the exclusion also constitutes a violation of the child’s equality rights and dignity and is therefore unconstitutional.

Received: 21 October 2022 / Accepted: 5 February 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023
Reconstructing the European Experience of Eloquence in The Context of Pedagogical Rhetoric: Philosophical Research and Cultural Studies
Authors: Uralbaeva Sholpanay , Rakimzhanova Sayana , Malikova Assel , Abdimaulen Gulmira 
Published: March 2023

Effective speech interaction is crucial in the field of education. The issue of pedagogical rhetoric is associated with the mastery of verbal pedagogical impact, as well as the effectiveness of communicative and professional techniques for developing culture-oriented training and education. The study aims at determining the impact of the European experience of pedagogical rhetoric on developmental education that should ensure the mental and speech development of an individual. In the article following research methods were used: diachronic, evolutionary, and comparative-historical. Under the above-mentioned objective, the article reveals certain facts from the history of pedagogical eloquence that affect the rhetorical culture of a modern teacher and summarizes the specifics of forming and developing pedagogical rhetoric in different historical periods of European culture and education.

Received: 1 December 2022 / Accepted: 11 February 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023
The Impact of Oil and Gas Extraction in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Ghana
Authors: Luki Bayuasi Nammei , Ali-Nakyea Abdallah , Salia Hussein , Mahama Muntari 
Published: March 2023

The topic of how oil and gas extraction impact on economic development of nations is well researched, especially African oil-producing countries. Literature has revealed that countries endowed with natural resources tend not to grow in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) compared to their counterparts with limited or no such natural resources. This phenomenon has been characterized as the paradox of plenty. The study sought to evaluate the economic impact of oil and gas extraction in Ghana. The study utilized the quantitative research approach with secondary data from World Bank Development Indicators, 2019. Johansen Co-integration Approach was also used to evaluate the extent of causality between oil production (revenues) and the various economic variables. The Johansen Co-integration test revealed that oil revenue exerts a significant effect on Ghana’s GDP (4% higher than the average GDP before the production of oil and gas). Meanwhile, the average agriculture value-added and service value-added of Ghana for the period after the production of oil is lower than the average agriculture value-added and service value-added for the period before the production of oil in commercial quantities. The study used Ghana as a case study which somehow limits its findings. Future studies may use a panel model to do a cross-country analysis of the impact of oil and gas production on the various sectors of the respective countries. Government should formulate and expand policies (such as planting for food and jobs, and agricultural mechanization) that will help grow the agricultural and service sectors of the economy using oil revenues. The study also recommends that the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) should closely monitor and collaborate with the petroleum revenue management institutions to ensure that oil revenues allocated to the government priority sectors, especially agriculture and service, are fully implemented. This study differs from prior studies (novel) because it aimed to determine the impact of oil and gas extraction on agricultural, industrial, and service sectors before and after oil and gas production.

Received: 6 December 2022 / Accepted: 10 February 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023
Developing a Graphic Design Thinking Model to Enhance the Creative Thinking
Authors: Hua Wang Xiao , Eng Lin Siew , Tong Wu , Bin Yu 
Published: March 2023

In this paper, based on Bloom's Taxonomy and Double Diamond Model, this study explores to development of the Graphic Design Thinking Model, which involves the knowledge dimension and the cognitive dimension, and it will be used to improve creative thinking for solving problems in relevant design courses. To test this hypothesis, the researcher will measure the effectiveness of this model used in the implementation of design projects and compare the improvement of various indicators of creative thinking. The respondents are 30 students from one university in China majoring in art and design, who were asked to take a pre-test, and a post-test according to the GDT Model in the graphic design course. The researcher has referred to the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT) and used a Likert scale to determine the pre-test and post-test scores in the design projects. The results analyzed by SPSS show that the GDT Model can help students to realize the creation of graphics, significantly improving their creative thinking.

Received: 15 December 2022 / Accepted: 26 February 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023
The Effect of Nepotism and Knowledge Sharing on the Performance of Academic Staff in Jordan: The Mediating Role of Trust
Authors: Hussein Nisrin Jamal , Jaaffar Amar Hisham 
Published: March 2023

The performance of employees is important for all organizations. The literature has focused on this performance in the business organization while few examined it in the educational context. Important variables such as knowledge sharing (KS), nepotism, and trust have not been widely investigated in educational settings in developing countries. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of KS, nepotism, as well as trust on the performance of academic staff (PAS). In addition, the study investigates trust as a mediator in the link between nepotism-KS-PAS. Based on the review of theories and prior studies, the study proposed a positive effect of KS and trust on PAS while the negative effect of nepotism on PAS Trust will mediate these effects. The population of this study is the academic staff in Amman, the capital of Jordan. A total of 332 responses were collected using stratified random sampling. The data was collected via an online questionnaire. The data was analyzed using Smart PLS. The finding showed that KS, and trust affected positively PAS while Nepotism negatively affected PAS. Trust mediated the effect of KS on PAS. Universities have to establish a trusting culture to encourage KS. Nepotism is harmful to the performance of organizations and individuals. Universities have to eliminate the source of nepotism by implementing a fair and justice culture.

Received: 31 October 2022 / Accepted: 28 February 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023
Designing Worksheets to Improve Reflective Thinking for Elementary School Students on the Solid Figure Subject
Authors: Syamsuddin Agustan , Idawati . , Haking Hasdah , Tonra Wilda Syam , Syukriani Andi 
Published: March 2023

The aim of this study was to determine the level of validity, practicality and effectiveness of student worksheets on reflective thinking for fifth-grade elementary school students on the Solid Figure subject. This research is development research by applying a 4-D development model with 4 stages, namely define, design, develop and dissemination. The design stage of this student worksheet consists of three parts, namely (1) the introduction consists of a list of competency objectives which contains core competencies, basic competencies, indicators and learning objectives, (2) the core part consists of a description of the material which contains introductory material for studying geometric concepts in each learning activity with a problem solving approach based on reflective thinking, (3) the closing section which contains a collection of practice questions that train students' reflective thinking skills. The instruments were used to collect data with validation sheets, questionnaires and tests of reflective thinking skills in solving mathematics problems involving 105 students of fifth grade, 3 teachers and 3 experts in learning mathematics for elementary students. The data were then analyzed using a quantitative descriptive approach. The results of expert validation of both material aspects, constructs and language aspects fulfill the valid aspects. While data related to responses from students and teachers describe student worksheets fulfilling practical aspects. The results of observations regarding the activities of students and teachers in the learning process using student worksheet of reflective thinking describe a very active learning process. The results of data analysis related to students' reflective thinking skills showed that there was an increase in students' reflective thinking skills with an n-gain index of 0.62 which was in the medium category. This indicates that the student worksheet on reflective thinking (SWRT) is effective in improving students' reflective thinking skills.

Received: 8 December 2022 / Accepted: 28 February 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023
Importance of Reflective Practice in the Teaching Profession during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Pinos Karina Maribel Castillo , Robles Diana Maribel Armijos , Agila Luis Eduardo Vélez , Velazco Derling José Mendoza , Sánchez Jenny Fabiola González 
Published: March 2023

The research aimed to determine the importance of reflective practice in the teaching profession during the COVID-19 pandemic. To obtain the required information, 85 teachers were selected. Teachers from both public and private educational institutions in the city of Azogues, Cañar province. Most of the participants were female and over 40 years of age. The teachers taught their subjects at the General Basic Education level. A demographic analysis was carried out for data collection. A questionnaire was used in which questions were included to determine the degree of application of reflective practice by the educators. The answers were provided based on a Likert scale with 5 response options. The results obtained showed that not all educators apply reflective practice. Teachers who apply reflective practice found it easier to adapt to the needs of students in the context of the pandemic. Difficulties in implementing improvements in pedagogical planning were also recognized.

Received: 8 January 2023 / Accepted: 20 February 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023
Development of the Digital Accounting and Its Impact on Financial Performance in Higher Education
Authors: Nurhayati Immas , Azis Azolla Degita , Setiawan Foni Agus , Yulia Iis Anisa , Riani Desmy , Endri Endri 
Published: March 2023

The emergence of digital society in industry 4.0 is one of the most visible changes in the XXI century. The creation of digitization has led to significant changes in accounting and financial management as features of an innovative University. This study aims to analyze the development of digital accounting and examine its impact on economic performance in higher education by using IBM SPSS Statistics 25 and the feasibility of the investment using the payback period approach. The development of digital accounting is based on a web 2.0-based ICT system using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) method with the waterfall model and applying the latest financial accounting standards. Analysis of the impact of accounting digitization was carried out on 247 educational staff as a population and involved 152 respondents as samples selected using the Slovin formula. Data analysis consisted of descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression analysis with an error rate of 5%. The findings showed a positive correlation between financial performance and accounting digitization. Accounting digitization significantly affected financial arrangement with a P-value of 0.000 is smaller than the alpha (α) of 0.05 or sig.T< 0.05, which means significant. The investment feasibility test using the payback period concludes that digital accounting is feasible to implement in higher education. The eligibility criteria based on the results of calculating the rate of return on investment is three years and two months, faster than the required payback period of four years.

Received: 18 December 2022 / Accepted: 10 February 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023
Exploring Distributed Leadership Practice in Nigerian Secondary Schools
Authors: Sasere Oluwasola Babatunde , Makhasane Sekitla Daniel 
Published: March 2023

A growing body of research on distributed leadership shows that it effectively improves school effectiveness in developed economies. However, due to centralized education systems, the full benefits of distributed school leadership have not been fully appropriated in developing economies. This study investigates the realities of distributed leadership practices as applicable in selected Nigerian secondary schools. Lensed with Distributed Leadership Theory, the study is located in the qualitative strand of the interpretivist paradigm. In a case study research design, a combination of purposeful and snowballing sampling techniques was adopted in selecting twelve participants comprising three school administrators and nine classroom teachers who participated in semi-structured interviews. The results show that distributed leadership is perceived and practised as delegation and distribution of roles by the superordinate to the subordinate in a manner inconsistent with the principles of distributed leadership theory. It was also revealed that teachers with no formal portfolio were assigned leadership responsibilities. Lastly, the findings showed that participants acknowledged the existence of the School Management Team in their school. Still, most are unaware of their roles in school leadership and how they impacted their jobs. Recommendations were made based on the findings.

Received: 21 September 2022 / Accepted: 17 February 2022 / Published: 5 March 2023
Unemployment and Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) during the First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic in Metropolitan Lima, Peru
Authors: Maldonado-Cueva Percy David , Salvador-García Claribel Rosario , Fernández-Bedoya Víctor Hugo 
Published: March 2023

Due to the increase in unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in Metropolitan Lima (Peru), unemployment in 2020 rose to 16.5% (1.3 million unemployed) compared to the previous year. Through innovation, SMEs sought new strategies to continue growing in the highly competitive market, generating labour demand. Therefore, the research question proposed was: How has business innovation favoured the reduction of unemployment in SMEs during the pandemic caused by COVID-19 in Metropolitan Lima? In order to solve this problem, this research developed a qualitative approach using grounded theory. Data was collected by interviewing 17 key subjects, in addition to the observation of 12 businesses between the months of August and October 2021. The results show that the observed businesses that were able to successfully cope with the pandemic had to modify their structure or processes with new sales methods (home delivery), as well as novel promotion and advertising techniques.

Received: 25 October 2022 / Accepted: 29 January 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023
Social Justice Ensures Sustainable Development in Vietnam
Authors: Hoan Tran Quoc , Tri Nguyen Minh 
Published: March 2023

The issue of social justice is a fundamental issue of each era and has a great topical significance because it is posed together with human existence, associated with dreams and aspirations towards a nice and happy life. After all, the goal of economic growth is to serve people, the subject of development, fairly and progressively. Because "Humans, ultimately mastering their social existence, are also thereby mastering nature, mastering themselves, and becoming a free man" (Marx & Engels, 1995, p.333). It is further confirmed in the United Nations Human Development Report (1995) when it says: "what does development mean without regard to human life?". The purpose of economic development, after all, is only a means to serve human development. It is people who create conditions, seize opportunities, and turn them into a driving force to realize their development goals, which in turn will promote socio-economic development. In the process of international integration, Vietnam has actively implemented policies to achieve social justice and has achieved certain results, contributing to improving the living standards of all people. Certain limitations need to be addressed to realize social justice in all of social life. The article analyzes the viewpoints and practices of implementing social justice in Vietnam, thereby proposing solutions to effectively implement social justice in Vietnam today.

Received: 6 December 2022 / Accepted: 25 February 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023
A Positive Discourse Approach to the Arabic Facebook Posts of Two Egyptian Relationship Skills Coaches
Authors: Ibrahim Wesam M. A. 
Published: March 2023

Relationship skills coaching is a kind of psychotherapy that helps people to communicate in a healthier way. It helps with personal problems and issues such as, for example: trust, lying, respect, anger-management, communication, conflict, power struggles, abuse, jealousy, romance, intimacy, parenting, in-laws, divorce, loneliness, stress, fear, anxiety, depression, and so on. Currently, relationship skills coaching is becoming a trendy profession in Egypt and many coaches are becoming famous. Many of these coaches communicate with people using their Facebook pages. This paper focuses mainly on a selection of the Facebook posts of two coaches, namely, Howayda Aldemerdash and Waleed Khairy. The study provides a positive discourse analysis (PDA) (Martin, 1995, 2004, 2006) of the selected posts. PDA emphasises the function of discourse construction in motivating change into a better world. The theoretical basis of PDA is Appraisal theory, which focuses on the evaluative resources in discourse and is comprised of three sub-systems: Attitude (people’s feelings and evaluations), Engagement (the voices of the author and texts) and the Graduation system (the different levels and gradability of evaluation). The study provides a significant application of PDA to Arabic discourse and sheds light on the nature of relationship skills coaching in Egypt. The analysis shows that Waleed Khairy deals with issues related to love and trust; whereas Howayda Aldemerdash focuses on the relationship between couples and marital problems. However, both coaches employ the three sub-systems of Appraisal theory to reach out to their followers and construct themselves as authoritative, expert, engaged, and emotional.

Received: 19 November 2022 / Accepted: 15 February 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023
Soft Skills of Students in University: How Do Higher Education Institutes Respond to 21st Century Skills Demands?
Authors: Muammar Omar M. , Alhamad Kawla A. 
Published: March 2023

The World Economic Forum has recognized soft skills as a global personal quality of the twenty-ﬁrst century within the global economy (Soffel, 2016). Gifted and talented students at universities are not necessarily future leaders who can thrive in the challenging global environment. Because most graduates’ soft skills are primarily developed at universities, higher education institutes are expected to support students’ personal growth, preparing them to fit in the twenty-ﬁrst century’s work context. This study aimed to examine how a subset of 21st-century soft skills are developed in higher education as perceived by gifted students from most health clusters in comparison to other students at academic programs in Saudi Arabia. The researchers investigated students’ perceived mastery level of these skills within a public university across various ability groups, genders, and years of schooling. The collected over four years. Five questionnaires were developed to measure 21st-century soft skills: problem-solving, communication, planning, leading self, and leading others. A total of 834 students from various academic clusters were surveyed: health, science, engineering, and humanities. The findings provided supporting evidence that students’ perception of owning 21st-century soft skills did not fit with university expectations of their mastery level, although these skills had improved slightly throughout students’ university education. Moreover, the findings indicated that there were no significant differences between university students’ perceptions of owning soft skills regarding gender and ability, except in the case of gifted and talented group’s problem-solving ability.

Received: 30 December 2022 / Accepted: 25 February 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023
The Knowledge Hearing Impairment Children Have About Common Public Signs
Authors: Ahmad Jamal , Al‑Zboon Eman 
Published: March 2023

This study aimed to examine sign recognition in children with hearing impairment ages 6 - 9 years old from Al-Zarqa city in Jordan. Public signs were shown to the children and they were asked to say what the sign represented. Results were that children have difficulty recognizing a sign’s meaning, as reflected in their answers. Results also showed that children can identify iconic signs like a mosque the most, and the index of a skull for danger or symbol such as the letter H to indicate a hospital the least. For signs they did not correctly identify, they viewed the sign as a picture, not a sign that has meaning. The study shows hearing impaired children’s familiarity with signs in public spaces.

Received: 15 November 2022 / Accepted: 16 February 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023