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Career-Stage Pathways of Professional Identity Development in Women Engineers: Implications for Training and Leadership Development
No full textThis study examines how women engineers develop their professional identity across career stages and considers implications for education, training, and leadership development. Drawing on Social Cognitive Career Theory, the study explores how engineering identity, leadership identity, and organizational culture intersect within gendered workplace dynamics. Using a grounded theory approach, we conducted in‐depth interviews with 21 women engineers at different career stages and constructed stage-specific models of professional identity development based on reciprocal interactions among academic, organizational, personal, and sociocultural contexts. Findings indicate that professional identity, at the beginning of a career, is shaped primarily by academic preparation and early workplace experiences that establish initial feelings of competence and belonging but also trigger credibility challenges and imposter syndrome. As women move into managerial roles, heightened exposure to bias, stereotype threat, and caregiving demands produces identity conflicts that complicate the integration of engineering, leadership, and personal roles. At the senior level, participants demonstrate more consolidated professional identities characterized by resilience, clarity of purpose, and salient leadership; they mentor others, assume influential roles in their organizations, and advocate for structural and cultural change. Although the small, context-specific sample limits generalizability, the results suggest the need for tailored curricular, training, and leadership development interventions at each career stage to support women engineers’ identity formation, mitigate identity conflict, and strengthen inclusive leadership pathways in engineering
Voices of the Earth: Mayan Women’s Testimonies as Resistance and Identity Reclamation in Post-Genocide Guatemala
No full textThis article explores the oral testimonies of Mayan women survivors of sexual violence in northern Guatemala as acts of political, cultural, and spiritual resistance to ongoing colonial violence. Drawing on decolonial feminist scholarship from Latin America and Indigenous epistemologies rooted in Mayan cosmology, the study approaches testimony as a living ritual rather than a static narrative. In this context, storytelling is not simply a recounting of the past, but a ceremonial act of re-membering—reuniting body, land, and spirit that have been disrupted by war and dispossession.Methodologically, the research employs trauma-informed ethnography and testimonial inquiry grounded in relational ethics (ética del cuidado) and acompañamiento—walking beside survivors rather than speaking for them (Lykes & Crosby, 2019; Smith, 2021). The narratives were gathered through deep listening and reciprocity, respecting Indigenous temporalities in which time is cyclical and memory communal.By interpreting these testimonies through frameworks developed by Latin American thinkers such as Menchú Tum & Burgos-Debray (1983), Anzaldúa (1987), Rivera Cusicanqui (2010), and Paredes (2010), this article redefines testimony as an act of epistemic and political sovereignty. The voices of Mayan women emerge not as accounts of victimhood but as manifestations of cultural endurance—reclaiming language, spirituality, and belonging as forms of justice when institutional justice remains absent (Velásquez Nimatuj, 2019; Rebecka, 2025
Constructing Narratives: Arab Leadership Rhetoric and Its Influence on Public Opinion During the Gaza War
No full textThis study examines how Arab leaders used political language during the 2023-2025 Gaza War and whether or not their discourse mirrored or deviated from public opinion throughout a number of Arab nations, including Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Palestine. This case study’s qualitative comparative approach uses critical discourse analysis (CDA) to investigate popular opinions stated in regional surveys and? Arabic-language social media platforms as well as official Arabic leadership comments. The study findings reveal that the themes of humanitarian framing, diplomatic hedging, symbolic opposition, and rising public criticism were prevalent in the rhetoric of Arab leadership during the conflict. In contrast, public expectations for more forceful, justice-focused reactions in support of the Palestinian cause frequently clashed with government rhetoric that frequently placed an emphasis on moral arguments or diplomatic prudence. Reactions from the public, especially Online, revealed a general dissatisfaction with what was thought to be representative of? insufficient leadership. According to this study’s findings, the public is increasingly contesting official narratives through decentralized and oppositional discourses, which has led to a wider crisis of political legitimacy in the area. This study provides fresh perspectives on the dynamics of political communication, legitimacy, and discourse contestation in the modern Arab world by examining the connection between elite speech and public mood during a moment of severe regional crisis.
Evaluation of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education Programme of National Teachers Institute in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Full text linkGraduates of distance education institutions (DEIs) often face limited social and economic opportunities, yet there is no evidence that DEI programmes are of lower academic quality than those of conventional universities. This study is an evaluation of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) programme of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) in three study centres in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. This is a census study of all 402 enrolled students, who responded to a 30-item achievement test and participated in a direct observation of teaching practice, assessed with a standard rubric. Secondary data were obtained from the National Minimum Benchmark for PGDE programmes and a checklist of physical facilities and equipment. Data were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Findings showed that students had a weak understanding of the philosophical and psychological foundations of education, though their knowledge of the sociological foundations was strong. Even though the academic staff met the minimum qualification requirements, the pedagogical skills of NTI students was low, and physical facilities were below the national benchmark. Overall, the programme in Akwa Ibom State did not fully align with national standards. These shortcomings in implementation of the programme may hinder the attainment of the PGDE objectives. Therefore, strengthening instruction in the philosophical and psychological foundations of education, enhancing pedagogical skills, and improving physical facilities are necessary steps for improving the quality of the programme
Lexical Approach and Terminology in Developing Professional Competence: A Case Study in Ukrainian Higher Education
Full text linkThe aim of this research is to identify patterns of influence of terminological vocabulary and lexical approach on the formation of professional competence of students majoring in economics, military, and engineering, focusing on the effectiveness of various models of working with the terminological system in the educational process. To analyze the impact of terminology and lexical approach on the development of students’ professional competence in higher education, six hypotheses were put forward. The study was conducted using a mixed methodology that combined quantitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative component was aimed at measuring the level of mastery of terminological vocabulary and the dynamics of the development of students’ professional competence, using a terminology test, a diagnostic questionnaire, and reflective tasks. The results of the study showed a significant difference in the dynamics of terminological competence development between the control and experimental groups. The control group showed a moderate increase in terminological competence (12%), while the experimental group showed an increase of 28%, which indicates the effectiveness of the lexical approach in learning. Moreover, economic and engineering students demonstrated greater flexibility, while military students need additional practical tasks and simulations for the effective formation of sociolinguistic competence. In addition, the experiment showed that the use of terminological vocabulary increased students’ interest in learning. Finally, the results indicate that the introduction of terminological contributes to the improvement of communicative and professional competence, stimulates motivation to learn, develops critical thinking and adaptability to new contexts, and increases the overall effectiveness of education
Cultural Narratives and Communicative Functions in Academic Discourse: Qualitative Content Analysis of Scholarly Articles of Cultural Identity in Modern Chinese Literature Research
Full text linkThis research aims to explore the way the academic literature on modern Chinese fiction conveys, forms, and restructures meanings of Chinese cultural identity and traditional values. The study is based on a qualitative and interpretive research design, which involves the application of qualitative content analysis and thematic analysis to a purposely chosen sample of twenty-three English-language academic articles published in the years 2005-2025. The results indicate that modern academic discourse significantly rewrites the Chinese literary historiography by disrupting Eurocentric and monologic paradigms, expanding the canon by addressing the marginalized, diasporic, and transnational voices, and using allegory, symbolism, and mythological continuity to express the multi-layered cultural histories. Additional findings indicate that scholarly discourse has important mediating roles in the selective localization of Western theoretical paradigms, prefiguring translation and reception as spaces of cultural power, and assuming hybrid methodological positions to locate the Chinese literary identity in the international academic discourses. Traditional and modernity dialogic interactions generate plural, conflictual cultural negotiation spaces. In conclusion, academic research on contemporary Chinese fiction constitutes a dynamic field of cultural negotiation that defines the limits of tradition, legitimizes specific interpretive voices, and shapes how Chinese identity is redefined within world literature. These conclusions serve to underscore the larger implications of the scholarly discourse in the context of comprehending cultural authority, identity formation and knowledge production in the globalized humanities. Overall, the study highlights scholarly discourse as a critical agent shaping cross-cultural understanding, epistemic legitimacy, and evolving narratives of Chinese literary modernity
Job Frustration and Coping Strategies among Lecturers
Full text linkThis study examined sources of job frustration and coping strategies among university lecturers in Delta State, Nigeria, exploring gender and experience-level differences in job frustration and coping strategies. Using an ex-post facto research design with survey methodology, data were collected from 130 lecturers across two universities through stratified and purposive sampling. The Sources of Job Frustration and Coping Strategies Among Lecturers Questionnaire (SJFACSQ) was employed, demonstrating face and content validity with a reliability coefficient of 0.74 (Pearson r). Results revealed multiple frustration sources including high living costs, excessive workload, inadequate teaching facilities, unmet promotion criteria, and numerous deadlines. Coping strategies included seeking alternative income sources, colleague support, religious practices, and humor. Significant gender differences emerged in coping strategies, with male lecturers demonstrating superior coping mechanisms compared to female counterparts. Experienced lecturers showed significantly different perspectives on frustration sources compared to less experienced colleagues. The study recommends salary increase commensurate with living costs, improved teaching infrastructure, annual vacation provisions, and continuous professional development programs
Audience Trends on Facebook Regarding the Gaza War: A Sentiment Analysis Study Using Big Data
Full text linkThis study aims to analyze the feelings of the Arab audience manifested in the comments on the posts related to the Gaza War on Facebook. It is an analytical descriptive study that collects data using artificial intelligence techniques and big data. The data were analyzed with natural language processing technology and Python to classify the forms of interaction, determine the types of relevant emotions, categorize feelings in the audience's comments as positive or negative, and understand the meanings of comments and responses circulating on those pages. The sample analysis included (287,796) comments and (4,176,520) interaction forms on the Facebook pages of "Al Jazeera-Egypt and BBC News Arabic". Sentiment analysis results revealed a predominance of positive expressions of support and solidarity with Palestine and Gaza across the analyzed Facebook pages. Both the Al Jazeera-Egypt and BBC News Arabic pages recorded a high frequency of "Like" reactions, indicating generally positive audience sentiment. On the Al Jazeera-Egypt page, the use of the "Sad" emoji reflected negative emotional responses aligned with empathetic engagement, whereas the BBC News Arabic page showed a notable presence of the "Haha" emoji, which in this context may reflect sarcasm, disbelief, or detachment, indicating a different form of negative sentiment. Additionally, a substantial disparity was observed in both the volume of coverage related to the Gaza War and the level of audience interaction, with Al Jazeera-Egypt significantly surpassing BBC News Arabic. This study offers important practical implications for media professionals and policymakers and The patterns of sentiment associated with the Gaza War on Facebook reveal the public's sensitivity to the emotional frames and media narratives of the conflict
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Developing Digital Happiness and Reducing Mental Wandering Among Jordanian University Students Based on Cognitive Load Theory
Full text linkGiven the cognitive load theory (CLT) and the integration of AI in driving digital happiness and mental wandering, this investigation aspires to analyse the role of AI in the decrease of mental wandering among Jordanian university students. The survey descriptive approach was used to analyse the influence of the independent variable (AI applications) on the dependent variables (Digital happiness and mental wandering) in the study. The sample of the study was 644 male and female students at northern Jordanian universities (Government and Private) who were electronically and randomly selected through a special link. The study instrument was two scales: digital happiness and mental wandering. The findings indicated a great deal of digital happiness among participants as well as a moderate mental wandering level. Also, a moderate number of relationships were found among the variables of digital happiness and mental wandering. The study further revealed the Mean scores on Digital Happiness Scale (DH) were significantly different as a function of student’s (major, gender, and level of study) attributes, but no such differences were found in the students attribute of (University), and also, significant differences were revealed on the average responses of students to the mental wandering scale, and this was attributed to Gender. In contrast to all other variables, as none were found to differ, on all variables of University, Major, and Academic level. Given the results of the Study, the positive psychological and cognitive effects of the AI applications, the implementation of such applications in universities was recommended
How AI Translation Personas Reframe Diplomatic Texts
Full text linkThis study explores how persona prompting in AI translation systems, particularly OpenAI’s ChatGPT (GPT-4o), shapes politically sensitive discourse. By assigning translation personas such as “diplomat” and “politician,” the AI produced distinct Arabic renderings of six controversial statements by Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Drawing on Descriptive Translation Studies, Critical Discourse Analysis, and Narrative Theory, the analysis examines tone, word choice, and rhetorical strategies. Findings show that AI translations not only transfer meaning but also reframe ideas: diplomats soften charged language, while politicians balance criticism and formality. These shifts highlight translation as a political and ethical act with implications for global perceptions, policy, and public opinion. The opacity of AI processes further raises concerns over transparency, accountability, and bias. The study contributes to research at the intersection of computational linguistics, translation studies, and political discourse, urging critical scrutiny of how AI translation shapes meaning and ideology in international communication