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The Importance of Listening and Speaking in a Successful English Language Acquisition in Classrooms: Moroccan EFL Classrooms as a Case Study
No full textListening and speaking are paramount skills that are usually neglected by most teachers in EFL classrooms. Just as a baby, immersed in a sea of spoken language, gradually progresses from attentive listening to initial word production, so too should EFL instruction prioritize the development of these receptive and productive skills sequentially. This study delves into an essential aspect, yet most of the time, it is ignored by EFL Moroccan teachers. First, it underscores the importance of listening and speaking in boosting and improving fluency and accuracy. Furthermore, many reasons contribute to the neglect and marginalization of these abilities in Moroccan EFL classes. Thus, this study looks at the problems pedagogues experience. Second, the study explores a variety of practical activities that teachers can use to develop the listening and speaking skills of their students effectively. In a nutshell, this study shows that the deliberate integration of listening and speaking activities into the learning process can significantly improve student proficiency
Grammatical Deviations in Philippine Phishing Emails
No full textJust as language is proven to be useful in making day-to-day life convenient, some situations have also demonstrated the possibility of language being used to deceive people. One instance is the proliferating use of phishing emails. Given this occurrence, a riveting endeavor in the concept of actual language utilization is the study of grammatical deviations in phishing emails. Employing error analysis, this study sought to determine how a grammar study can be helpful in the examination of the imposters’ language, specifically in the case of phishing emails. The purpose of this research was to document the dominant errors that appeared in Philippine phishing emails and to explain how grammatical deviations can give away deception. The result of this research showed that of the fifteen collected phishing emails, all or 100% contained usage errors. This means that of the fifteen phishing emails in this study, each one has errors. The most frequent of these errors are errors in capitalization, punctuation, and word forms. This result implies that although imposters pretend to be legitimate, they cannot imitate and copy the language of authentic emails. This may be because when legitimate institutions and organizations like banks, schools, or establishments release official emails, they do so after thorough proofreading and editing. Phishers, however, may not have the same mechanisms to ensure grammar correctness and accuracy. Based on these findings, the researcher infers that with good grammar skills, one can have a larger inclination to distinguish phishing from genuine emails. Contrariwise, those who do not have profound knowledge of grammar conventions may have a larger possibility of falling into the phishing trap
Baby Factory Syndicate: An Emerging Trend of Trafficking in Agunloye’s Disposable Womb
No full textHuman trafficking has been described as a crime that involves the recruitment of people and compelling or coercing them to provide labour or services or to engage in commercial sex acts. Men, women, and children of all ages and from all backgrounds have become victims of this crime, which occurs in every region of the world. The baby factory phenomenon is the latest form of human trafficking and sex slavery in Nigeria. Although relatively new in Nigeria, this latest trend of human trafficking is rapidly flourishing and gradually gaining ground as a big enterprise in different parts of the country. The baby factory practices involve young women who are held captive and forced to produce babies for sale or trafficking. This is obviously a very dangerous trend that requires serious attention because of the physical, mental, and psychological effects of the baby making activities. This paper, therefore, explores the factors responsible for the growth of the clandestine business as depicted in Irene Agunloye’s Disposable Womb. The paper adopts the analytical method of data analysis since the data for the analysis are sourced from the play text. The findings reveal that women’s desperation and patronage of the baby factories are due to the stigmatisation of childless couples in Nigeria. This desperation has led to an increase in the demand for babies. The derivable financial benefits from the baby harvesting business have also contributed to the growth of the industry, which results in physical, psychological, and sexual violence to the victims. The paper condemns the evil practice and proffers possible solutions
Gender Roles in Transition: A Study of Women Issues and the Changing Role of Gender in the Feminist Literature from the Progressive Era
No full textThe purpose of this study is to explore the role of women in the Progressive Era through different stories written during similar times, as well as to develop deeper insight into the social and emotional impact on the personal freedom of women. During the 1900s, women were considered inferior in a patriarchal society. They were subdued and discriminated against in all walks of life, and they were obliged to perform family duties and society. Before the Progressive Era, women were oppressed and treated as second-class citizens. They were considered only wives and mothers, created only to obey and serve their husbands, to look after their children and to take care of the household. As women\u27s attitudes changed, reform movements gained momentum in the late 19th century. American women were no longer seen as mothers or wives confined to their homes; rather, societal change demanded that they be educated, work and contribute to the social order. As a result, the Women’s rights movements in the 19th century and the Feminist Movements in the early 20th century were involved in a series of efforts to fight for the restoration of gender equality. Thus, female roles in American society in the Progressive Era changed drastically in terms of education, job opportunities and improved living conditions. The objective of this study is to examine and analyze the women characters, their issues, as well as the changing gender roles in the works of Charlotte Gilman, Kate Chopin and Susan Glaspell based on the structural elements, using qualitative research with documentation technique
Pragmatic Functions of the Discourse Marker ʕandʒad “really” in Jordanian Spoken Arabic
No full textThis study examines the pragmatic functions of the Jordanian Spoken Arabic discourse marker ʕandʒad “really”. A quantitative study used the questionnaire to collect data from 207 native Jordanian Arabic speakers from Amman Arab University. The pragmatic functions analysis is based on Searle\u27s categories (1975) by adopting John Austin\u27s Speech Acts Theory (1962). The study finds that gender is a significant social factor as males tend to use this variant more than females. The participants\u27 responses were analyzed with SPSS. The study concludes that that DM ʕandʒad “really” communicate sixteen functions namely; anger, surprise, apologies, sympathy, commands, requests, challenges, advice, assertions, suggestions, complaints, claims, promises, oaths, threats, and offers. The study recommends that future research focuses on the pragmatic functions of this discourse marker (DM) ʕandʒad “really” in larger social contexts than those investigated in this study. In addition, teachers should emphasize the pragmatic functions of Jordanian discourse markers, like DM ʕandʒad “really”. They should provide multiple oral examples of Arabic discourse markers in different contexts for AFL learners to grasp and apply them in everyday intercultural contexts
Fire Detection in Gas-to-Liquids Processing Facilities: Challenges and Innovations in Early Warning Systems
No full textFire detection is crucial to safety in Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) processing plants due to volatile hydrocarbons, high-pressure systems, and intricate activities. This study studies GTL plant fires, concentrating on causes and better detection methods. Equipment failures (28.7%) were the main cause of fires, frequently due to inadequate upkeep and aged infrastructure. Electrical problems (14.3%) and environmental causes (15%) also posed dangers, while operational errors (22.4%) and pipeline corrosion (19.6%) were major contributors. The study also finds that processing units (95%), storage tanks (85%), and pipelines (75%) are the most fire-prone areas in GTL plants. Fire risk evaluations reveal that early identification is critical in minimizing fire spread, particularly during the first 3–4 minutes of ignition, since temperature escalation beyond this threshold leads to fast fire amplification and uncontrolled spread. Traditional fire detection systems, relying on heat and smoke sensors, demonstrate moderate efficiency (~70%) but suffer from significant false alarm rates (20%). Infrared technology enhances detection performance by around 80%, however it is susceptible to thermal interference. Machine learning and real-time video analytics enhance AI fire detection, achieving 95% efficiency with a 5% false alarm rate. IoT-integrated fire detection systems provide a contemporary solution, with around 98% efficiency with minimal false alarms (2.5%), so enabling rapid emergency response. This study underlines the need for artificial intelligence, IoT, and real-time analytics to raise fire safety in GTL facilities, therefore enabling quick diagnosis and mitigation of industrial fire hazards. Therefore, proactive fire risk management involving smart detection and predictive analytics determines the sustainable and safe operating of GTL processing plants
Interpretation: The Shifts from Types to Modes
No full textThis study uses a descriptive approach to develop its assumptions. The study is an essay to limit the factors involved during an interpretation process. It also focuses on the shift in the interpretation process from a type to a mode. The discussion will tackle the three major types of interpreting: sight, consecutive, and simultaneous interpreting. These attempts are used in teaching interpreting to undergraduate students and potentially those of higher levels. The study also analyses the modes of interpretation showing the significant changes and type shifts that occur during some interpretation processes. The study examined the usefulness of the types in conference interpreting. The study reveals the utility and the techniques to install in undergraduate studies on interpreting for the benefit of the students of interpreting. The study found that types and modes are necessary in conference interpreting
Green Human Resource Management Practices and Environment Sustainability: From Empirical Evidence
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Green human resource management, if well designed and implemented, is undeniably one of the avenues that is envisaged to contribute towards the actualization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This paper set out to interrogate the extant literature on Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) Practices and their nexus to environmental sustainability. One of the emerging issues within business communities is the campaign of going green (GG). GHRM is a drive which helps to create a green workforce that can understand and appreciate green culture in businesses and institutions. It is paramount to note that human resource and their systems are the basic foundation of any business. It is a fact that the human resource function in an organization is responsible for planning and executing those eco-friendly policies to create a green environment. The study was mainly a desktop, where a review and synthesis of the existing empirical literature was undertaken. The main sources of the data and information for purposes of this paper were largely relevant reports, journals and books. Past writings indicate that there is a growing need for the integration of environmental management into Human Resource Management (HRM) research practice. This article pursues an integrated view of the literature on Green HRM. It examines and interrogates the current empirical literature in the area of green human resource management with a view to pointing out and synthesizing the gray areas and suggesting a way forward towards enriching knowledge and practice in the area of green human resource management. Finally, the paper suggests some key HR initiatives towards creating and nurturing GHRM practices and behaviour for environmental sustainability. This article draws together the extant literature in this area in suggesting managerial implications and research direction in GHRM. Hence, the papers demystifies the debate and discussion on GHRM and suggests new fronts that requires research focus
Bridging the Gap: Understanding the Workplace Environment and Leadership Preferences of Generation Z
No full textThis study explores the unknown workplace environment and leadership preferences of Generation Z and employers. Using Employee Engagement Theory (EET) as the theoretical framework, a qualitative multiple case study approach was employed to investigate these preferences and employers\u27 perceptions. The study involved eight Generation Z employees and eight employers. Key themes identified include the impact of supervisor kindness, fairness, and work ethic on employee motivation and mood; the influence of leadership and social characteristics on workplace environment effects; the association of employee experience and growth prioritization with strong motivation and performance; and the positive effects of relaxed or well-organized fast-paced environments on mood and performance. Findings indicate that leadership styles significantly impact Generation Z perceptions. Future research should explore the preferences of Generation Z employers and other generational employees, including a quantitative approach to measure perceptions of leadership effectiveness
The Relationship between Culture and Entrepreneurship: The Role of Trust
No full textIndeed, this research seeks to establish the levels of trust in society and determine the differences due to cultural factors in the entrepreneurial start-up process. The research objectives are twofold: to determine how cultural orientations supplement and moderate entrepreneurial activities and decisions (RO1) and to establish the ways and extents to which trust shapes the prosperity and sustenance of enterprises (RO2). The study is grounded in two hypotheses: Hypothesis 1 states that culture has a significant influence on trust within the context of the telecommunications sector of the USA, and Hypothesis 2 postulates that in the same context, trust has a substantial impact on entrepreneurship. Concerning the research philosophy, this study adopts pragmatism as its research philosophy and the corresponding research method of choosing modern topics within the telecom industry as the research method. Information was gathered through a questionnaire research technique, and data was analyzed statistically with the assistance of programs like SPSS and by using quantitative research methods from the employees in the U.S. telecommunications sector. The research Grand strategy of the study is to use a deductive approach where the hypotheses that have been developed are tested using empirical data collection and analysis. Trust\u27s role in improving entrepreneurship levels in many industries, such as telecommunications, is well noted. The degrees of trust typically present in organizational cultures are positive since they facilitate communication and knowledge sharing necessary for invention and entrepreneurial operations. High-trust environments decrease perceived risks, which means that the environment created allows for the growth of innovative strategies among entrepreneurs. Regarding sampling for the study, purposive sampling was employed, and the participants were selected based on their working status in the telecommunication sector to allow for the collection of proper data. A total of 139 participants will be in the sample, and the data collected will be through a structured questionnaire, which measures cultural and trust factors and participants\u27 demographic details. Therefore, the questions in this study will be presented in a 5-point Likert Scale to enhance the quantitative measurement of the participants\u27 responses. These are the issues of consent, the anonymity of the data, and the subject right to withdraw from the study at any one time. These limitations include cross-sectional study, which cannot establish causality, and the response biases from self-administered questionnaires. Studies that should be done in the future should involve long-term designs and objective data collection, as data reliability will be better