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LAYERS OF DISCOURSE AND GENDER RELATION IN KHALED HOSSEINI'S A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS
No full textPurpose of the study: The research explores the gender relation and coercion on the marginalized section—women primarily due to socialized stereotypes in Hosseini's bestselling A Thousand Splendid Suns. The paper deciphers discrimination among the Muslim society of Afghanistan. It leads to how the filial and societal norms, which women are expected to upkeep, gradually develop revulsion and motivation for resilience to bring peace in filial relations.
Methodology: In the context of postcolonial and feminist literary debates, this research is framed by Discourse Analysis of Edward Said, Gayatri Spivak, Karl Marx, and Foucauldian theories on 'Othering,' alienation, and power relation.
Main Findings: It is found that the inflexible gendered roles in conventional Afghan society instigate the oppressed to cultivate insolence against cultural hierarchy. The female characters, three generations apart, an embodiment of Afghan women, show resilience against the discourses. Women, being more prone to being triply marginalized in the regimes of phallocentric norms—Taliban dictatorship, and western ideologies of Soviet and American government.
Applications of this study: The novel is chosen to discuss this problem as it demonstrates Afghan women's conflicts through the heart-rendering portrayal of their positions and roles in the community. The protagonists develop a sisterhood to raise voice against the cultural institutions to seek peace in filial relations.
Novelty/Originality of this study: The novel is thoroughly examined under discourse related to gender relations and under feministic criticism, which is far apart when we talk about the women in third world countries. They try to gain their space and share not by keeping themselves in the centre similar to Eurocentric feminism; rather, they are more concerned with filial welfare instead of the 'self.
VOCABULARY DEPTH KNOWLEDGE AND ACADEMIC READING COMPREHENSION OF BUSINESS EFL UNDERGRADUATES: A CORRELATIONAL DESIGN STUDY
No full textPurpose of the study: An in-depth investigation of vocabulary depth knowledge by lexical researchers plays an important role in language learning and teaching. The present study examined vocabulary depth knowledge of Business EFL learners and its correlation and prediction to academic reading comprehension, employing morphological knowledge and analytical relations with syntagmatic and paradigmatic relations as part of vocabulary depth knowledge.
Methodology: The study employed standard multiple regression analysis under a quantitative approach among 120 Business undergraduate EFL students at the tertiary level.
Main Findings: Results showed vocabulary depth knowledge, i.e., syntagmatic and paradigmatic relations, had the strongest and significant correlation with reading comprehension compared to other independent variables. Significantly, vocabulary knowledge, combined with paradigmatic and syntagmatic relations, was found to be a significant and unique predictor of academic reading comprehension. About 62.2 percent of the variance in academic reading comprehension was explained jointly by all three independent variables. About 32 percent of the variance was explained by the vocabulary depth knowledge test alone. Also, syntagmatic and paradigmatic relations, representing the depth of vocabulary knowledge test made the most significant unique contribution (uniquely explained about 20.25 percent) to explaining academic reading comprehension in comparison with other dimensions of vocabulary depth knowledge. These findings were elaborated in the perspective of combined paradigmatic and syntagmatic relations as the depth of vocabulary knowledge, derivative word forms as morphological knowledge, part-whole relations as analytic relations and their relationship and contribution to reading comprehension.
Applications of this study: The study suggests that the depth of vocabulary knowledge would have a practical use for the students, English teachers at the tertiary level and further implications for lexical researchers.
Novelty/Originality of this study: The inclusion of analytic relations with paradigmatic and syntagmatic relations and morphological knowledge, which represented the depth of vocabulary knowledge, has added to the body of lexical knowledge
FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT USING CLIL AMONG STUDENTS IN RUSSIAN UNIVERSITIES
No full textPurpose of the study: Justification of the factors of efficiency of implementing Krashen's theory on the basis of the implementation of the ideas of content and language integrated learning (CLIL) for the development of students' language competence in the study of English on the example of Russian universities.
Methodology: Questionnaire survey, a pedagogical experiment; correlation-regression analysis; the principal component method (Н5).
Main findings: The linguistic competence in foreign language learning should be considered as a set of linguistic, communicative, and social competences consisting of a great variety of speech acts and communicative functions related to communicative behavior and social life. The most important component in the structure of linguistic competence is the linguistic competence proper that determines the level of foreign language proficiency. For students studying using the CLIL method, the learning material complexity level should be 2.5 times higher than the level of students' competence; for students studying in universities that do not use the CLIL method - 1.9 times higher. It is advisable to structure the training on principle from simple to complex content of the learning material, as well as training based on learning materials of higher complexity than the level of students' competence, using an individual approach.
Applications of this study: The results obtained will serve as the basis for methodological materials development and an algorithm for organizing the learning process in such a way as to ensure the maximum possible level of language competence development among students using the CLIL method not only in the process of learning English but also other foreign languages.
Novelty/Originality of this study: Empirical evaluation of factors of efficiency of practical implementation of the CLIL in the educational process and adaptation of Krashen's methodology in the process of forming students' language competence
EFFECT OF PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT AND SELF-EFFICACY TO CHANGE READINESS FOR CHANGE IN HOSPITAL OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG UNIVERSITY, INDONESIA
No full textreadiness to change in the Hospital of Muhammadiyah Malang University.
Methodology: This research sample of 129 respondents, taken based on Purposive Sampling of Muhamadiyah University Hospital’s employee population. This path analysis technique will be used in testing the amount of contribution shown by the path coefficient on each path diagram of the causal relationship between variables X1, X2, and X3 on Y.
Main Findings: Self-efficacy and perceived organizational support have a positive and significant effect on willingness to change, and self-efficacy is able to mediate the effect between perceived organizational support on readiness to change. Self-efficacy and perceived organizational support had positively and significantly influenced the employees’ responses to change readiness at Muhammadiyah Malang hospital.
Applications of this study: This study’s findings contribute to the theory of organizational change that self-efficacy and perceived organizational are essential factors in realizing organizational change.
Novelty/Originality of this study: This study’s novelty is that this study uses the concept of self-efficacy and perceived organizational support as essential factors that influence organizational change. Both of these essential factors are a unity system that needs to be considered in making organizational changes
MOTIVATION FOR PURCHASING HALAL PRODUCTS: THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOSITY, TRUST, AND SATISFACTION
No full textPurpose of the study: This study examines the influence of religiosity on the intention to purchase halal products through satisfaction and trust.
Methodology: The study was conducted through a survey method by distributing questionnaires to respondents using random sampling techniques. Respondents obtained totaled 295 from various backgrounds, gender, age, education, employment, and income. Data analysis was carried out through the SEM-PLS approach, and the tool used was WarpPLS.
Main Findings: The study results show that religiosity, trust, and satisfaction significantly influence the decision to purchase halal products.
Applications of this study: This paper will be useful for the manager of the halal product who prefers the factor that influences the usage dimension of human behaviour. The manager of halal product providers in the area of the halal industry will be able to improve the effectiveness of their implementation strategies on the halal industry. This finding can be made by increasing religious attributes that emphasize the importance of halal products as part of religious obligations. Besides, managers of the halal product must ensure that the products they sell meet the halal standards of official organizations. Products that meet halal standards must be guaranteed that they are labeled halal so that consumers are confident in the halal status of the products purchased even in the majority of Muslim countries.
Novelty/Originality of this study: This research links religiosity, trust, satisfaction, and interest in buying halal products. The study was limited to conducting in Indonesia, the country with the largest number of Muslims worldwide
FACTORS AFFECTING THE WILLING TO JOIN IN COFFEE CROP INSURANCE IN DAK LAK PROVINCE, VIETNAM: A NOVEL APPLICATION OF BAYESIAN MODEL AVERAGING APPROACH
No full textPurpose of the study: this paper aims to determine factors affecting the willingness to join crop insurance. Besides, this paper is the purpose of developing a coffee tree insurance program.
Methodology: The authors used a systematic random sampling technique. The authors used the Bayesian Model Average (BMA) that calculated the probability of all independent variables affecting the dependent variable with significance level 0.05. Besides, the data based on 480 coffee farmers in Dak Lak province, Vietnam.
Main Findings: Authors calculated the probability of all independent variables affecting the dependent variable with significance level 0.05. Independent variables, including loans, drought risks, educational level, experiences, and productivity.
Applications of this study: This result is a vital science document for insurance companies and managers to apply and suggest recommendations for developing coffee tree insurance in the future.
Novelty/Originality of this study: Vietnam is an agricultural country, 60-70% of the population lives in rural areas, and agricultural insurance should have a considerable market. Farmers’ agrarian insurance cultivated the coffee trees that are currently underdeveloped and challenging.
 
ICT IN OPEN AND DISTANCE EDUCATION: A TOOL FOR LEARNER SUPPORT SERVICES AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT
No full textPurpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to highlight the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in open and distance learning system of education at Uttarakhand Open University. This paper also highlights the best practices of ICT in learner support services offered by the University and areas of distinctiveness in utilizing ICT applications.
Methodology: This study is a descriptive-analytical in nature and adopts a case-study approach in presenting the various ICT facilities offered by the Uttarakhand Open University at its Headquarters, Regional Centers, and Learning Support Centers. It has been carried out to examine the role of ICT in Open and Distance Learning to strengthen the learner support services and analyze the best practices of ICT offered by the University.
Main Findings: The huge increase in online enrollments has been noticed from the year 2015-16 to 2019-20. Simultaneously the noticeable growth has been noted in total enrollments from urban and as well as from rural areas due to University e-services and support.
Applications of this study: This study helps all the Institutions of Higher Education, especially for the Open and Distance Learning Institutions. The applications of ICT in education increase in the Gross Enrollment Ratio and also reduces the skill gap among institutions of higher education. During this study, author(s) found that the optimal utilization of ICT in Open and Distance Learning Institution, can reduce the complexity of physical data handling at headquarters and leads fast decision making towards learner support strategies, etc.
Originality: This study describes the various initiatives taken by the University regarding the use of ICT to facilitate learner support services, and also strengthen the reachability of higher education to the remotest areas of the state. This study highlights recommendations for Open and Distance Learning Institutions to the optimal utilization of ICT applications
THE INFLUENCE OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES ON THE SOCIALIZATION OF CHILDREN FROM ORPHANAGES BY MEANS OF ART
No full textPurpose of Study: The study is aimed at substantiating theoretically and methodologically the influence of volunteer activities on the socialization of children from orphanages using art and socio-cultural rehabilitation.
Methodology:The study is divided into three stages, during which different methods of analysis and information collection are used. At the first stage, a preliminary analysis of secondary data from open sources is carried out. At the second stage, an analysis of the primary information received from the orphanage staff from semi-structured interviews and questionnaires developed by the authors of the study is carried out. At the third stage, conversations with children, as well as the observation during their activities and questionnaires for both the children and the volunteers, are carried out and projective methods are used.
Main Findings: The study has revealed a significant role and influence that volunteers and their artistic and creative activities with children have on the process of socialization of children through art. Several practical recommendations have also been developed for organizing the selection of volunteers to work in orphanages and to organize, accompany and support volunteer activities there.
Applications of this study: The results of the study can be used in pedagogical activities in the process of organization of leisure and extracurricular activities as additional education, both in orphanages for children with special needs and in educational institutions during the implementation of inclusive education. Besides, the results of the study can be used in the process of organization of psychological assistance and/or corrective work with children with special needs to help them socialize successfully through art.
The novelty of the study: The theoretical and methodological substantiation of the positive influence of volunteer activities on the socialization of children from orphanages by means of art and socio-cultural rehabilitation. It was carried out with the help of questionnaires and surveys developed by the authors of the study, analysis and assessment of the degree of volunteers’ influence on the process of socialization of children with special needs, with identifying the main requirements for volunteers, practical recommendations for psychological support and support of volunteers and their work with children with special needs in orphanages
PRUNING OF SECTION 377, INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860 AND CHANGED DYNAMICS OF MORALITY IN INDIAN SOCIETY
Get PDFPurpose: The research paper has been written in order to analyze the impact of reading down the notorious section of Indian Penal Code, 1860 which being Section 377 which penalized every sexual act other than a heterosexual union even if consensual in the judgment given by the Supreme Court of India in Navjot Singh v. Union of India on the society of India. This paper aims to see its impact on the morality of the Indian community on the known definitions and working of the morality in the social and the legal system.
Methodology: In this work classical method of research has been followed which being doctrinal research also, a comparative analysis between the legal text of Section 377 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the judgments announced by the Supreme court of India has been undertaken with the proportional qualitative analysis done with moral set up of Indian Society.
Main Findings: The analysis conducted on law and social structure of Indian Society by the researchers point out to the fact that after reading down of Section 377, the social set-up of India is resenting the recognition granted to third sex and gender because it disturbs its moral thread which has knitted the social structure known as of now and introduces a third angle in known concepts of sex and sexuality which till now have been relying on parallel tracks of male and female sex/gender.
Application: This research piece will aid students in understanding the concept of morality and will demonstrate its effect on the working of the Criminal system of a country. Moreover, it will also give support in understanding the role of biological sex and sexual preferences in shaping law as known today.
Novelty/Originality: This research is novel in its attempt of wherein morality has been traced in the criminal legal system of the country which is most prominent in issues related to the sex of the human body and its sexuality
JOB SATISFACTION AS A MEDIATING VARIABLE IN THE EFFECT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON PERFORMANCE
Get PDFPurpose: This study aims to examine the direct and indirect effect of transformational leadership on performance with job satisfaction as a mediator of the educational staff at the University of X Yogyakarta, and the direct effect of job satisfaction on the performance of educational staff at the University of X Yogyakarta.
Methodology: The population of this study was the educational staff at the University of X. The sampling technique used in this study was stratified random sampling, involving a total of 50 educational staff as samples. Data collection was done using a performance scale, job satisfaction scale, and transformational leadership scale. The data were analyzed using the path regression ordinary least square technique.
Main Findings: The results showed that transformational leadership has a significant effect on job satisfaction of educational staff, transformational leadership does not effect on performance of educational staff, job satisfaction has a significant effect on performance of educational staff and transformational leadership has a significant effect on performance through job satisfaction as a mediator of educational staff. Thus, job satisfaction can play a good role as a mediator.
Applications of this study: Satisfaction has an important role in increasing work productivity which includes quantity and quality of work, timeliness of work, work effectiveness, independence, and commitment. Leaders in implementing a transformational leadership style must be accompanied by efforts to create a work environment that supports the realization of the job satisfaction of its employees. Regardless of employee job satisfaction, the leader’s transformational leadership style will be in vain.
Novelty: To the best of our knowledge, research on job satisfaction as a mediating variable in the effect of transformational leadership on the performance of educational staff is still rarely done both in Indonesia and abroad. Previous studies only positioned job satisfaction as an independent variable that affects performance and not as a mediator variable. This study focuses on job satisfaction as a mediator the effect of transformational leadership on the performance of educational staff