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THE NATION IN TURMOIL: A POST-COLONIAL CRITIQUE OF SOUTH AFRICAN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
Get PDFThere seems to be little research that has been done to investigate cartoons from a literary criticism point of view. Cartoons have been given attention mostly in discipline like semiotics as compared to other scholarly perspectives. The aim of this article is to attempt to bridge this gap by observing cartoons through the post-colonial approach as a literary theory. The study adopts systematic visuo-textual analysis as a qualitative research technique since cartoons are the primary sources of data collection and analysis. Through the application of the post-colonial theory, the findings demonstrate that there are depicted socio-cultural, socio-economic, and political issues in Mngadi’s editorial cartoons. These include gender-based violence, identity crisis and immorality, difficult economic living conditions, unemployment, racism, corruption, and leadership concerns in government. This article is significant because it contributes to the scholarship of the cartoon genre in the South African indigenous languages, which has not been given sufficient attention. It provides a different perspective of analysing cartoons by adopting the post-colonial theory as a literary theory. Since cartoons are predominately approached through other approaches like semiotics, this article attempts to demonstrate that this genre can also be examined through literary criticism approaches such the post-colonial theory. This will demonstrate how broad this theory is. While the theory is generally employed to scrutinise prose genres mostly, an attempt is made to show that it can also be valuable in the analysis of editorial cartoons
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEARNING MOTIVATION, PROFESSIONAL COURSES AND PASS RATES OF SKILLS CERTIFICATION: A CASE STUDY OF VOCATIONAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TAIWAN
Get PDFThis study investigates the relationship between learning motivation, professional courses performance, and the pass rates of skills certification among students in vocational senior high schools in Taiwan. In response to the growing demand for professional competencies in the labor market, skills certification has become a crucial indicator of students’occupational readiness and a determinant of their future career trajectories.The research employed a questionnaire method to collect data regarding students’learning motivation, professional courses performance, and skills certification outcomes .A quantification method was adopted, utilizing descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and logistic regression analysis to examine the relationships among the core variables.The results indicate a statistically significant positive relationship between professional courses performance and the pass rates of skills certification, confirming course performance as a key predictive factor. While learning motivation was positively correlated with course performance, it did not exhibit a statistically significant direct effect on certification outcomes.Additionally, different preparation strategies were found to impact course performance significantly. Among these, participation in after-school programs and group study demonstrated the most favorable outcomes. These findings provide empirical insights into how instructional design and preparatory practices can enhance students’performance in professional courses and increase their likelihood of success in skills certification.The study recommends integrating simulated certification exercises and diversified instructional resources into professional courses to optimize learning outcomes and improve certification pass rates across the vocational education system in Taiwan.
 
STUDENT’S PERCEIVED COMPETENCE IN MOCK JOB INTERVIEWS: Received:14thJanuary2025, Revised:27hFeb2025, Accepted:16thJune2025, DateofPublication:22stJuly2025
No full textWith the increasing importance of English proficiency in Malaysia’s competitive job market—particularly in interview settings—this research investigates students’ self-perceptions of their readiness and abilities after participating in simulated job interviews. A total of 36 students took part in the study by completing a self-evaluation questionnaire. The findings reveal that while students generally perceived themselves as prepared, especially in areas such as appearance, non-verbal cues, and basic interview etiquette, there was a noticeable gap in their perceived performance, particularly in spoken grammar, clarity, and fluency. The results underscore the need for targeted instruction in linguistic accuracy, structured speaking, and real-time communication strategies. This study offers practical implications for educators aiming to enhance students’ employability through language training and interview skill development
DESIGN OF PEDAGOGICAL MOBILE ANCIENT HUMAN SETTLEMENT LEARNING FOR SUPPORTING GEO-HISTORY COMPREHENSION, 21ST CENTURY SKILL THROUGH GOOGLE EARTH APPLICATION: Received: 26th March 2025, Revised: 14th April 2025, Accepted: 15st May 2025, Date of Publication: 11th November 2025
No full textThe advancements in educational technology has developed rapidly over the decade. The convenience to access information from online databases has prompted schools worldwide to start incorporating certain technologies into teaching and learning practices as deemed appropriate. In this research, the Google Earth application was utilized to design learning experiences for Grade 10th students to enhance their comprehension of Geography and History including the 21st century skill, which was achieved from Khok Phanom Di Archaeological site fieldtrip, and assessing learning outcomes by creating the ancient human settlement through the Google Earth application. According to the learning achievement, and the self-assessment of the 21st century skill founded that most of learners could develop the essential skill and gain a deeper comprehension in term of academic comprehension after exploring the PMAG field trip significantly, the statistic significant findings (p<0.05). In addition, most of learners could accurately create the ancient maps according to geographical principles, plate tectonics theory, it can be concluded that the pedagogical mobile ancient human settlement learning through Google Earth could support the acquisition of Geography and History knowledge effectively
RURAL FUNERARY LANDSCAPES ON THE SYRIAN COAST DURING THE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE PERIODS: ARCHITECTURE, EPIGRAPHY AND CULTURAL IDENTITY: Received: 12th September 2025, Revised: 27th October 2025, 21st November 2025, Accepted: 28th November 2025, Date of Publication: 15th december 2025
No full textThis paper investigates the funerary landscapes of rural settlements along the Syrian coast during the Roman and Byzantine periods. Spanning the 1st–6th centuries CE, lebanit examines how burial forms and mortuary rituals reflected broader transformations in social, religious, and cultural identity. Drawing on epigraphic evidence (Aliquot, 2010; Gatier, 2005), national archaeological surveys (Badawi 2010, 2015, 2016-2019), and the author’s own field documentation in the Jableh hinterland, the study develops a typology of rural tombs. It situates them in relation to settlements, agricultural installations, and sacred sites. Case studies from Khirbet al-Mirdesiya, Bishman, Barsoomah, Arab al-Milk, and al-Rahbiyya highlight the predominance of rock-cut tombs, the selective use of Greek funerary inscriptions by rural elites, and the gradual Christianization of mortuary space. By comparing these practices with funerary traditions in Lebanon and the Syrian Limestone Massif, the paper demonstrates both regional continuities and unique coastal developments. The analysis highlights how burial spaces were not passive residues, but rather active social and symbolic constructs. They encoded kinship, memory, and belief into the physical landscape, thereby offering a valuable lens into the cultural identity of rural communities in Late Antiquity
BETTER SELF-FINANCING EFFICIENCIES OF TOP UNIVERSITIES? THE CASE OF NTU IN TAIWAN
Get PDFUtilizing Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) in conjunction with financial data analysis, this study assessed the self-financing efficiencies of the top university National Taiwan University (NTU) from 2012 to 2023. The results underscored the infeasibility of the current financial autonomy model for public universities in Taiwan, amidst the simultaneous and rapid exacerbation of the declining birth rate and the widening social wealth disparity. Furthermore, the findings signaled a precarious threat to the financial stability and long-term sustainability of public universities in Taiwan under the existing system. This suggested an urgent need for policy reforms to ensure the financial sustainability of universities and enable them to fulfill their social responsibilities
MONOZUKURI ASSIMILATION BEYOND JAPAN: STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVE ON COURSE IMPLEMENTATION
Get PDFMonozukuri, a Japanese concept meaning “making things,” reflects the integration of craftsmanship, technology, and human spirit within Japan’s industrial and educational landscape (Amasaka, 2002; Fujimoto, 1999). It embodies precision, creativity, pride, teamwork, and continuous improvement which have shaped Japan’s approach to engineering education (Vogel, 1979; Cole & Nakata, 2014). As Japanese-style engineering programs expand internationally, limited evidence exists on how Monozukuri is interpreted and implemented in educational settings outside Japan. Addressing this gap, this study aims to examine how students recognise and experience the integration of Monozukuri elements within their courses. A structured Likert-scale survey, validated through Focus Group Discussion, was conducted from February to April 2023 across five institutions in Malaysia, Egypt, and Japan. Students were asked to evaluate the extent to which Monozukuri values are embedded in their coursework. Findings show that students are able to identify Monozukuri elements relevant to educational and manufacturing contexts and report having been exposed to these values in their learning environment. Monozukuri is most clearly observed in fundamental and core engineering courses, Integrated Design Projects (IDP), and Final Year Projects (FYP), which blend theory with practical engagement. The results underscore that Monozukuri is meaningfully integrated within key curricular components and holds strong potential to enrich engineering education through hands-on learning, structured knowledge-building, and values-oriented development
DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL HYBRID ABSORBENTS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE
Get PDFAs the greenhouse effect and climate change become increasingly severe, the development of carbon reduction technology has become a top priority. Chemical absorption technology for post-combustion capture is the most common and mature. For improving the defects of traditional ethanolamine absorbents, this study aims to develop novel absorbents or hybrid absorbents with high efficiency and low energy consumption. The performance of different novel absorbents with tertiary amine 1-dimethylamino-2-propanol (1DMAP) as the primary absorbent mixed with MEA, piperazine (PZ), NaOH, ionic liquid [Emim][Ac], and deep eutectic solvent [Urea+ChCl] (Reline) were evaluated by the carbon capture experiments with 15% CO2 gas to simulate typical combustion flue gas. Experimental results show that the hybrid absorbents exhibited superior CO2 capture efficiency compared to the individual absorbents and were exceeding 90%. The high viscosity of the ionic liquid [Emim][Ac] and the deep eutectic solvent Urea+ChCl made them less effective for CO2 absorption. Comprehensively considering the results of absorption, and desorption experiments, the optimal hybrid absorbent was 1DMAP+PZ. Its optimal operating conditions were established and it achieved an excellent CO2 absorption efficiency of 99%, an absorption loading of 0.6 mole/mole, CO2 desorption efficiency of 62%, and minimal energy consumption for regeneration. Furthermore, its performance remained stable after three absorption-desorption cycles. Finally, the cost analysis revealed that 1DMAP + MEA (1M+0.5M) achieved the lowest carbon capture cost, making it more economical and feasible than traditional absorbent of 30wt.% MEA
CONVERGENCE OF THE DISCRETE ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR FORCED VIBRATION OF FGM PLATE–VISCOUS FLUID SYSTEMS
Get PDFHydroelastic vibration of elastic and functionally graded material (FGM) plates interacting with viscous or compressible fluids has been extensively studied, yet most works have focused on free or thermal vibration cases. The convergence and stability of analytical or semi-analytical methods for forced vibration in viscous–compressible media remain less explored, though they are essential for ensuring accurate modeling of coupled fluid–structure systems. Hydroelastic systems are fundamental in many modern applications, such as aerospace components, marine structures, biomedical devices, and energy systems, where precise vibration prediction is crucial for safety and performance. This study investigates the convergence and computational efficiency of the discrete analytical method (DAM) applied to the forced vibration of an FGM plate coupled with a viscous, compressible fluid layer bounded by a rigid wall. The hydroelastic model is formulated using three-dimensional elastodynamic equations for the plate and linearized Navier–Stokes equations for the fluid. Material gradation across the plate thickness is represented through discretization into homogeneous sublayers, with strict continuity of stresses and displacements across interfaces. Fourier transformation and recursive analytical formulations are employed to derive solvable algebraic systems, and the analytical solutions are implemented and validated using MATLAB. Convergence analysis with respect to the number of sublayers, integration density, and truncation limit demonstrates rapid and stable convergence, with residual errors below 10⁻⁶. These results confirm that the discrete analytical method provides an accurate, efficient, and reliable framework for analyzing hydroelastic vibration of FGM structures in viscous and compressible fluid environments
MATHEMATICAL LITERACY: A BIBLIOMETRIC MAPPING OF THE RESEARCH LITERATURE IN INDONESIA IN THE LAST DECADE (2014 – 2024)
Get PDFMathematical literacy is one of the main focuses of Indonesian education. There are many research literatures on mathematical literacy so it is important to do a bibliometric mapping. The purpose of this study is to comprehensively describe and visualize research trends on mathematical literacy in mathematics learning in the last decade in Indonesia. The sample of this study was 139 research publications obtained from the Scopus database using the keyword "mathematical literacy", “Numeracy” and “PISA”. This research method uses bibliometric analysis assisted by VOS Viewer software. The results showed that the highest number of publications of mathematical literacy research in the last ten years was in 2023. Journal on Mathematics Education, Sriwijaya University is the affiliation that publishes the most publication documents related to mathematical literacy. Research topics that have not appeared based on keywords such as computational thinking, spatial ability, adversity quotient, self-regulated, and virtual reality can be used in future research for a wider research area