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Quality of Bali Cattle Spermatozoa During Cryopreservation in Egg Yolk Tris Diluent with Vitamin E
No full textFreezing during cryopreservation causes lipid peroxidation in the plasma membrane of spermatozoa. Vitamin E contains antioxidants that can inhibit the formation of free radicals. The study aimed to determine the effect of vitamin E in egg yolk tris diluent to improve sperm quality during the cryopreservation process with different freezing times on Bali cattle spermatozoa\u27s motility, viability, and recovery rate. Semen was collected using the artificial vagina. The study used an experimental method with a factorial complete randomized design. The first factor was the dosing of vitamin E in 100 ml of egg yolk tris diluent, namely control (without vitamin E), doses of 0,2 g; 0,4 g; and 0,6 g with 3 replicates. The second factor was freezing time on day 0, 2, and 8. Data results were analyzed with Anova One Way, if the significant effect in further test with DMRT level 5 %. The results showed that the dosing of vitamin E and freezing time had a significant effect (P<0.05) on motility and viability of spermatozoa. In the recovery rate of spermatozoa with vitamin E dosing had a significant effect (P<0.05) and freezing time had no significant effect (P<0.05). The interaction of vitamin E dosing and freezing time had a significant effect (P<0.05) on motility and viability. The interaction of Vitamin E dosing on spermatozoa recovery rate was significant (P<0.05). The highest quality value of Bali cattle spermatozoa was in the dose of vitamin E 0.6 g/100 ml of egg yolk Tris diluent on day 8 on motility of 89.10%, viability of 93.33%, and recovery rate of 105.81%. Suspected, the antioxidant content of alpha-tocopherol in vitamin E can affect the quality of Bali cattle spermatozoa during cryopreservation
ChatGPT Application in ELT: the International Context, the Moroccan Context, and Future Prospects
No full textThe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational contexts has gained momentum in the recent few years. Large language models produced by generative AI have permeated language teaching and learning practices. Substantial scholarly research has investigated and documented the various pedagogical benefits as well as the different challenges posed by ChatGPT when integrated into English Language Teaching (ELT). However, there is a scarcity of research in this area as far as Morocco is concerned. Following, the aim of this research paper is threefold: first, to examine the incorporation of ChatGPT into ELT within the international context; second, to explore current ChatGPT-based ELT practice in the Moroccan context; and third, to juxtapose Moroccan studies with international literature to provide a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the Moroccan context. Additionally, this study outlines the challenges, delineates ethical concerns, and advances future prospects for the use of ChatGPT in ELT in general. The researchers hope that this study will benefit ELT practitioners and stakeholders alike
A Study on English Subtitle Translation from the Perspective of Functional Equivalence Theory: A Case Study of the Film Hidden Blade
No full textThis paper explores the application of Eugene Nida’s Functional Equivalence Theory in the English subtitle translation of the Chinese film Hidden Blade (2023). By analyzing specific translation strategies and challenges, the study aims to evaluate how functional equivalence theory enhances cross-cultural communication and audience comprehension. Through qualitative analysis of selected dialogue excerpts, the research identifies key practices in achieving lexical, syntactic, textual,and stylistic equivalence. The findings reveal that adaptations in cultural references, sentence restructuring and pragmatic adjustments are critical to preserving the original intent and emotional resonance of the film. This study contributes to the discourse on audiovisual translation by emphasizing the balance between fidelity to source content and adaptability to target-language norms
How do Adjunct Input Strengthen L2 Intentional Vocabulary Learning?
No full textThis study used a pretest-posttest-delayed posttest design at one-week intervals to determine the extent to which gloss (G), gloss with one example sentence (GE) and dictionary (D) adjunct input contributed to intentional vocabulary learning. Fifty senior high school students learning English were assigned to three experimental groups according to their English diagnostic test. Knowledge breadth (form-meaning connection) and depth (synonym discrimination, derivation production, collocation production) were both absorbed in our measurement. The results showed that they all enhance more gains on both immediate and delayed posttests. Furthermore, synonym discrimination stayed especially constant in memory than collocation production. Although no significant differences were found between the three groups in knowledge depth overall, GE showed better retention in collocation production while D contributed more to derivation production and synonym discrimination at length. Intriguingly, a negative relationship was found between familiarity with vocabulary knowledge and vocabulary learning of synonym discrimination. The study provides further support for the use of various degrees of adjunct input for intentional language learning. The results are discussed along with students’ feedback from the questionnaire
The Autobiography of Malcom X: A Modern Mythical Hero’s Journey from Self-destruction to Global Outreach
No full textThe Autobiography of Malcolm X, with its influential rhetoric and powerful ideas, has continued to inspire generations since its publication. This research argues that part of the autobiography’s enduring appeal stems from its mythical structure and the portrayal of heroism throughout Malcolm X’s narrative and rhetoric. Specifically, this study explores how Malcolm’s autobiography aligns with Joseph Campbell’s monomyth, or "hero’s journey." Campbell’s model includes several stages that resonate with Malcolm’s life story. This research examines how racism drives Malcolm to leave Michigan, initiating his journey in accordance with Campbell’s "departure" from the ordinary world to the special world. It also explores how Malcolm’s years as a ghetto hustler, his conversion to Islam, and his time as a Black Muslim correspond to Campbell’s "initiation" stage. Lastly, the research addresses Malcolm’s break from the Nation of Islam and his transformative pilgrimage, culminating in his global outreach and new convictions, which mirror Campbell’s "return to the ordinary world." Additionally, this study incorporates critical race theory to examine how systemic racism and Malcolm’s resistance to it shape his journey, adding depth to his heroic transformation. Reading The Autobiography of Malcolm X in light of Campbell\u27s hero’s journey allows readers to recognize the universal patterns in the lives of influential heroes and provides an additional explanation for Malcolm’s timeless appeal
Study on the English Translation of Tang Poems From the Perspective of Eco-translatology: Taking Xu Yuanchong’s 300 Tang Poems as an Example
No full textThe translation of Chinese classics into foreign languages has always been of great significance to the spread of Chinese culture abroad. As a famous collection of poems, 300 Tang Poems is a rare cultural treasure in China, and its English translation has attracted wide attention at home and abroad. Eco-translatology is an interdisciplinary local translation theory that Chinese scholars have proposed. The textual transplant theory of Eco-translatology reveals the translation strategies used by translators and dynamically shows the “whole life” cycle of the English translation of Tang poetry. From the perspective of textual transplant theory, this paper discusses the whole text transplant process of 300 Tang Poems translated by Xu Yuanchong, namely, before, during and after translation; before translation, the translator adaptively selects 300 Tang Poems as source text; during translation, the language ecology, cultural ecology and communicative ecology of the source text are reproduced; After translation, the English version of 300 Tang Poems lives forever. The study shows that the English translation of 300 Tang Poems meets the requirements of the whole process of text transplantation and effectively expresses the elegant, simple and aesthetic style of the original poem to provide some inspiration for studying the English translation of Chinese ancient poetry
Knowledge, Power, and Society: The Central Role of Intellectuals
No full textThis article explores the intricate interconnections between knowledge, power, and society, with a particular emphasis on the fundamental role of intellectuals within these relationships. Through an in-depth analysis, the study examines how knowledge influences power and how power shapes social dynamics, while also evaluating how intellectuals intervene within this context
Transformative Intellectual Journeys: Confronting Colonial Logic in Children of the Alley
No full textNaguib Mahfouz’s Children of the Alley (1959) has been extensively studied, often as a critique of religion. However, this analysis argues that its enduring relevance lies in its exploration of power, oppression, and intellectual resistance—issues that remain urgent in contemporary discourse. Rather than reinforcing colonial binaries of self/other, Mahfouz exposes how such divisions sustain hierarchies of gender, race, and class. This study offers a fresh perspective by examining Gabal as a prototypical organic intellectual (as defined by Antonio Gramsci) who challenges these structures. By applying postcolonial theory, particularly Gramsci’s concept of organic intellectuals and Edward Said’s analysis of power, this research uncovers overlooked tensions within resistance movements, including class and gender conflicts. Ultimately, the study advances debates on intellectual resistance by arguing that solidarity with all marginalized groups—not just one’s own—can serve as the foundation for radical intellectual engagement
Exploration of Classroom Productivity in English and American Literature Classroom Teaching
No full textThis paper aims to analyze the classroom productivity in English and American literature classroom teaching. With an emphasis on evaluating the effectiveness of teaching methodologies, classroom management strategies, and curriculum design, this study seeks to understand the approaches improve the English and American classroom teaching and the factors that contribute to improve the class productivity of the literature teaching, including student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes in literature classrooms. The findings and results of this study can provide valuable insights for educators and policymakers to enhance classroom productivity in literature education
Law, Power, and Language: A Comparative Study of Western Responses to the ICC’s Netanyahu-Gallant Warrants
No full textThis study investigates the contrasting responses of the United States and the European Union to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrants against Israeli officials Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. It critically analyzes how legal, political, and strategic considerations shape the discourse of each actor, particularly in relation to international justice mechanisms. Employing a hybrid discourse analysis framework, the research integrates Ruth Wodak’s Discourse-Historical Approach (DHA), Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), and Teun van Dijk’s Sociocognitive Approach. This interdisciplinary methodology facilitates a nuanced examination of the ideological, historical, and power-laden dimensions of political discourse. The data, drawn from official U.S. and EU statements and media reports (primarily Reuters and YouTube sources), is analyzed to uncover referential strategies, argumentation, perspectivation, framing, mitigation, ideology and power, discourse construction and historical Contextualization. Findings indicate a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy: from upholding the language of law to prioritizing the language of power, rooted in national and strategic interests. This is exemplified by the U.S.’s rejection of the ICC’s warrants, despite grave allegations of genocide in Gaza. In contrast, the EU maintains a consistent commitment to international law and multilateralism, reinforcing its role as a normative power within the global order. The study argues that these divergent responses signal a deeper geopolitical rupture within the Western alliance. This divide reflects the erosion of the post-WWII international system and suggests a transition toward a multipolar world where regional powers such as the EU, China, and Russia increasingly assert influence over global governance. Drawing on Gramsci’s insights on transitional epochs, the research concludes that the growing tensions between power and law may define the contours of a new and uncertain era for international justice