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Enterprise-Grade Mobile Test Automation: A Framework for Cross-Platform Financial and Cloud Applications
No full textThis article presents a comprehensive framework for designing enterprise-grade mobile test automation architectures specifically tailored for cross-platform financial and cloud applications. The proposed framework addresses the unique challenges of financial application testing, including regulatory compliance requirements, security vulnerabilities, cross-platform consistency, and performance considerations in cloud environments. Through a structured multi-layered approach, the article outlines architectural components, including test strategy development, tool selection criteria, automation framework design patterns, and implementation strategies that ensure robust testing coverage. The article explores how modular design principles, when combined with appropriate tooling and continuous monitoring, can create scalable test automation solutions that accommodate the complexity of modern financial applications. Furthermore, the article examines best practices for managing sensitive test data, implementing security automation, and establishing efficient feedback loops within CI/CD pipelines. This article contributes to the evolving field of mobile test automation by providing a specialized architectural blueprint that addresses the unique needs of financial institutions developing cross-platform mobile and cloud applications
Vitamin D Supplements Overdose Toxicity: A Review Article
No full textHypervitaminosis D, also known as vitamin D toxicity, is an uncommon but serious condition that occurs when the concentration of vitamin D is much higher than the body needs due to taking large doses of its supplements instead of the diet or even exposure to sunlight. The body regulates the amount of vitamin D entering it as a result of exposure to sunlight. one of serious consequences of vitamin D toxicity is accumulation of calcium in the body, which causes symptoms of nausea, vomiting, weakness, & frequent urination due to (hypercalciuria). These symptoms may develop to extend to bone pain & kidney problems such as calcium stones. This condition is treated by stopping taking the vitamin and reducing foods that contain a lot of calcium, as appropriate treatments are prescribed by the doctor and are given in the form of intravenous fluids & medications such as Corticosteroids or Bisphosphonates. When taking (60,000) IU of vitamin D daily for several months it is considered toxic because this level is much higher than the permissible and recommended limit by Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), which is 600 international units of vitamin D daily. In certain cases, higher doses than permitted are used to treating some medical conditions, such as severe vitamin D deficiency, but they must be taken under the supervision of a doctor and at a specific time, while monitoring calcium levels
AI and Its Impact on Communication
No full textThe application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing forms of communication from personal to organizational, and even mass media. In this paper, the interrelation between AI technologies and social relationships, business communication, and mass media is examined. As noted in the study, while AI offers great efficiency, personalization, and accessibility, it brings emotional detachment, data privacy risks, ethical challenges, and others. The last part of this article is devoted to the future of AI and communication with particular respect to its responsible use, relationship between the human and machine intelligence, and other categories
Investigating The Role of Using Equity (E) Among Students To Achieve Equality
No full textThis study aims to answer the question, “to what extent using Equity (E) among students can achieve equality”?. To highlight that using Equity (E) among students can achieve equality. Therefore, the analysis concentrates on observation and testing to identify students’ problems and provide solutions. These means have been chosen as primary tools for the analysis because they are closely related to the two kinds of activities, mainly written and spoken. Problem-solving-based learning and learning-by-doing analysis are used to respond to such situations. Written and spoken activities are set to clarify the level of students among themselves, namely weak and strong. The study is concerned with analyzing how weak students (WS) can get help to develop their level in terms of performance perspective. The analysis has proved that using Equity (E) among students to achieve equality is highly recommended.  
An Analysis of a TED Speech from the Perspective of Interpersonal Meta-function
No full textUnder the guidance of the interpersonal meta-function theory of systemic functional grammar, this paper studied the mood, modality, and personal pronouns of a TED speech and drew the following conclusions: speakers more often used declarative sentences to convey information, more often used the first person to narrow the distance with the audience, and more often used low-value and median-value modal verbs to reduce the sense of pressure on the audience, which is conducive to the acceptance of the speaker\u27s views. It is hoped that the above conclusions can be helpful for people who are starting to learn how to deliver a speech
Semantic Frames as Interlingual Representations for Crosslinguistic Comparison: a Quantitative Analysis of Spontaneous Texts
No full textRecent advancements in frame semantics have shifted toward multilingual applications, proposing semantic frames as interlingual representations or platforms for comparison in contrastive linguistics. Building on these proposals, this study demonstrates the effectiveness and descriptive power of frames and frame systems in crosslinguistic comparison, through a quantitative analysis of customer reviews for a dish soap product in English, Chinese, and Japanese. Departing from traditional reliance on translation data, we utilize these spontaneous texts to uncover different inherent linguistic preferences of frames and lexical choices within a shared conceptual domain
An Investigation of the Reading Strategies Used by First Secondary Grade Students in a Saudi School: A Case Study
No full textThis study investigated the reading strategies employed by first-grade students in Tabarjal, Saudi Arabia. The participants were divided into two groups based on their academic performance at Khaled bin Alwaleed Secondary School: high achievers (those with grades above the median score) and low achievers (those with grades below the median score). A sample of sixteen first-grade students was randomly selected from these two groups. The findings revealed that both high and low achievers used similar strategies, such as activating prior knowledge, employing the question-answer relationship (QAR), translation, restating, and scanning. However, significant differences were observed in the use of other strategies, including fix-up techniques, identifying keywords, predicting, using context clues, evaluating, and drawing conclusions. These results highlight both commonalities and distinctions in reading strategies between high- and low-achieving students, offering insights into how different approaches may influence reading comprehension and academic performance
English, the Global Language: Its Strength, Status, and Future
No full textEnglish is believed to have reached a position of a global language, and it is on its way to becoming a dominant language. Achieving such a status is a product of several factors, including economy, politics, culture, technology, military power, etc. English has seen different periodical developments throughout its history. Nowadays, millions of people use English around the world; Kachru (1992) categorized the geographical areas where English is used into three different circles, the Inner Circle, the Outer Circle, and the Expanding Circle. This descriptive, cross-cultural study explores perceptions of three groups of respondents from three countries representing Kachru’s three circles. The 27 participants from America, India and Morocco responded to a survey about the status, role and future of English in their countries. After analyzing the survey, the results indicated that most respondents believe that English has dominated the world due to several elements. The main finding here is that 25/27 respondents claim that English will maintain its global status throughout the 21st century
The Impact of AI-Powered Language Learning Tools on Second Language Acquisition: A Mixed-Methods Study
No full textThe rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into language education has transformed traditional second language acquisition (SLA) practices. This study investigates the impact of AI-powered language learning tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Duolingo, and Grammarly) on learners\u27 linguistic competence, motivation, and autonomy. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 120 intermediate English learners across diverse linguistic backgrounds. Quantitative data were gathered through pre- and post-tests assessing grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills, while qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and learner diaries. Results indicate significant improvements in vocabulary acquisition and writing accuracy among participants using AI tools, alongside enhanced motivation and self-directed learning. However, challenges such as over-reliance on AI and limited conversational practice were also identified. The findings contribute to the growing body of research on technology-enhanced language learning and offer practical implications for educators and developers of AI-driven language tools
Children’s Acquisition of wh-questions in Najdi Arabic
No full textThis study investigates the acquisition of subject wh-questions (Sub-WQs) and object wh-questions (Obj-WQs) in Najdi Arabic (NA). Drawing on a truth value judgment task (TVJT), the study tested 21 NA-speaking children aged 3 to 6 divided into three age groups, focusing on their comprehension of Sub-WQs and Obj-WQs using two wh-phrases: mi:n ‘who’ and ʔæj ‘which.’ Findings revealed that children comprehended Sub-WQs significantly better than Obj-WQs, supporting previous research in languages with overt wh-movement. In contrast, no significant difference emerged between mi:n and ʔæj, suggesting that both wh-phrases are equally accessible to NA-speaking children. Additionally, age did not significantly impact performance, indicating early acquisition of both question types across the tested age range. These results challenge the Antecedent Government Hypothesis and support the notion that syntactic movement and morphological simplicity shape acquisition patterns. The study contributes to the growing body of research on wh-question acquisition and highlights the need for further cross-linguistic and developmental investigations