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A Comparative Study on the Socioeconomic and Political Conditions of Indian and Chinese Communities in Malaysia
Get PDFThe present study examined the socioeconomic and political status of the Indian and Chinese populations residing in Malaysia. The focus of this investigation has been limited to specifically analyse three domains: education, employment, and political representation. The variation in criteria employed for analysing the given circumstance might be attributed to the distinct perspectives of each group. According to Darin-Mattsson, Fors, and Kåreholt (2017), various approaches have been utilised to operationalize the concept of socioeconomic position. Education, social class, and income have been identified as the key determinants among these several factors. Hence, this study investigates the conditions of Indian and Chinese communities, taking into consideration the specific criteria outlined earlier. The analysis suggests that the Indian and Chinese groups are engaged in a situation of competition with the Malay majority. The Chinese community exhibits a significant presence and prominence in the realm of commerce and wealth accumulation, surpassing that of the Malay and Indian groups. The Indian community exhibits a higher prevalence of poverty in comparison to the Chinese community. Nevertheless, despite the implementation of the Malay reservation policy, both communities have demonstrated commendable progress in the areas of education, employment, and political engagement. Additionally, the government has shown a proactive approach in addressing the challenges and disadvantages faced by these communities
The Personality and Political Activity of Otto von Bismarck Through the Eyes of the Russian Political Elite during the second half of the 19th century
Get PDFThe attention towards the figure of Bismarck, known as the Iron Chancellor was connected with the fact that when he was in the highest positions of the government the relations between the Russian Empire and Germany were developing along very dramatic lines. Bismarck was one of the very few state officials who respected the Russian Empire and considered it as one of the most important participants in the European political game. According to his understanding, the views of the Russian political elite were very important to the governments of every European country. Taking into consideration these circumstances, it is important to trace the different aspects of the public opinion of the Russian political and intellectual elite which were expressed in the documents of the second half of the 19th century
Analysis of folkloric terms in Pashto language
Get PDFThe Pashto language encompasses a rich array of legendary terminology, with numerous words employed by past leaders that include both mythological and metaphorical connotations. In addition to their surface-level significance, a significant proportion of phrases within the Pashto language are employed to convey a secondary, or intrinsic, meaning like ‘Diwali Xaro ‘Bird of wall’. If we explain this kind of term, (Diwali Shiro) means the beautiful girls of the neighborhood. De Aasman Kat, 'The Sky Bed.' When elucidating the word 'De Aasman Kat,' it denotes an individual who resides within a realm of fantasy, wherein they inhabit an imaginative and non-existent world, persistently engrossed in fanciful musings and reverie. This individual may exhibit a tendency to disregard the practicalities of existence and instead engage in a deep involvement with their imaginative realm. This behavior can be attributed to individuals seeking to avoid unpleasant realities or distressing experiences, or alternatively, it may stem from a desire to engage in creative endeavors and construct novel narratives and realms.
Language serves as a significant tool for comprehension and communication, and folklore assumes a substantial role in the process of societal advancement. Significant contributions have been made in the domain of Pashto folklore, resulting in the compilation of many literary works. The motif has been observed in both poetic and prose literary works. The early and later works of Pashto literature encompass a plethora of folkloric compositions. Pashto grammar books serve as valuable resources for illustrating grammatical concepts, often incorporating elements of folklore within their textual content
Investigating the Phoneme Elision Process in Dari Persian Dialect of Rustaq, Afghanistan
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to investigate the phoneme elision process in the Dari Persian dialect of the Rustaq district. Rustaq Persian dialect is one of the Dari Persian dialects that has been prevalent in this country since the distant past years. Today, investigating the phoneme elision process in various dialects has been the focus of many researchers; but no research can investigate the elision process in Rustaq Persian dialect yet. This problem encouraged the writer to investigate the phoneme elision process in the Rustaq Persian dialect by using the synchronic approach. This research has been done by descriptive-analytical method and the method of collecting data has been done by field research. In this research, we have interviewed 54 residents of Rustaq district. We analyzed the data after transcribing and categorizing. The findings of this research show that the people of Rustaq continuously omit some phonemes in their informal speech. Among the consonants in the elision process, the contribution of glottal-fricative consonant /h/ and glottal-plosive consonant /ʔ/ are more than other consonants. Among the vowels, short vowels are often exposed to the elision process. Elision of consonants mostly occurs in the boundary of two morphemes and at the end of the word, and elision of vowels mostly occurs in the middle of the word. The number of syllables in the word is reduced in the elision of vowels
Analyzing Error Factors in the Media Language of Afghanistan from Universities Lecturers’ Points of View
Get PDFJournalism and media play a pivotal role in reflecting societal issues, necessitating language that is simple and accessible to all segments of society, including the educated, illiterate, and semi-educated. This study aims to investigate the concerns surrounding the language used in the media, with a specific focus on Afghanistan. The objectives of this research are to analyze the error factors present in the media language of Afghanistan, identify areas of improvement, and enhance the quality and effectiveness of media communication in the country. To achieve these objectives, a descriptive methodology approach was employed. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to gather existing knowledge on the topic. Additionally, a survey was administered to Pashto Language Lecturers from different universities in Afghanistan to gather quantitative data. The collected data was analyzed using statistical techniques to determine measures of central tendency. The results of the questionnaire revealed several factors contributing to language errors in the media in Afghanistan. These factors include unprofessional journalists, inadequate translation, employment of inexperienced individuals, use of different Pashto dialects, and insufficient understanding of journalism professions. As a result, these factors have led to low-quality production in the country's media. This research sheds light on the language error factors affecting media communication in Afghanistan. By identifying these factors, this study provides insights into areas of improvement and highlights the need for addressing the challenges faced. The findings of this research can serve as a basis for developing strategies and interventions to enhance the quality and effectiveness of media language in Afghanistan, ultimately fostering better communication and understanding of societal issues
Fostering employee creativity through creativity-contingent extrinsic and intrinsic rewards that emphasise creativity: A systematic review of creativity academic papers
Get PDFCreativity is widely believed to be necessary to increase quality performance. Thus, in today’s more challenging and competitive environment, the contemporary organization frequently utilizes rewards practices to stimulate creative activities among employees. Existing research on reward practices shows evidence that creativity contingent rewards play a vital role in improving employee creative performance. This study presents a systematic review of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards that contribute to creativity and their effect on employee creativity. The findings show that regardless of the degree of importance of the rewards perceived by the employee, both the extrinsic and intrinsic rewards were positively correlated with the behaviour of creativity behavior. Interestingly, the results showed that creativity-contingent intrinsic rewards have relatively stronger effects on employee creativity when compared to creativity-contingent extrinsic rewards
AN EXPLORATION OF DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILES AND WORK-FAMILY INTERFACE AMONG MUSLIM WOMEN IN INDIA
Get PDFThe work-family interface is a pivotal topic in contemporary discourse on women and gender dynamics, representing the evolution and development of gender roles in sync with modern advancements and evolving socio-economic paradigms. This study ventures into the nuanced complexities of the work-family interface among Muslim women in India, illuminating a previously uncharted realm. Employing a survey-based methodology, this research aims to unravel the intricate web of motivating factors propelling these women into the workforce, resulting in a delicate balancing act encompassing financial, social, and personal aspirations. Furthermore, it unveils a spectrum of challenges spanning traditional, cultural, political, social, and religious dimensions, which hinder their pursuit of work and endeavor from confining them within traditional family roles. By providing invaluable insights into the lived experiences of Indian Muslim women, this paper establishes itself as a foundational resource for comprehending their distinctive work-family dynamics, ultimately offering guidance for enhancing their socio-economic well-being and empowerment
Teachers’ Challenges on Self-directed Modular Distance Learning (SML): Basis for Extension Program Development
Get PDFThe covid-19 pandemic brought a remarkable impact on mankind. Like the economy, education suffers a tremendous trial in the system. The shift of the delivery of instruction to self-directed modular learning had challenged both the students and teachers. Hence, the study aimed to determine the challenges that teachers and students faced in the self-directed modular learning modalities in secondary schools of the Municipality of Katipunan Zamboanga del Norte. The study employed the sequential explanatory mixed methods design and thematic analysis technique. The study revealed that teachers encountered challenges in dealing with the Self-directed Modular Learning Modality. However, the challenges met do not affect the student’s academic performance. The study strongly recommends that the implementation of the Self-Modular Learning Modality will be reviewed carefully. Coping Strategies applied in overcoming the challenges will be examined thoroughly to devise constructive inputs to improve DepEd school's existing programs and guidelines. As partner institution, JRMSU-Katipunan Campus through the College of Education with the collaboration of the Guidance office will conduct intervention programs for students and teachers. Orientation for parents on home-based learning will be conducted. Budget allocation for internet connectivity, bending machines and computer sets will be requested from the government through the barangay, and training programs in line with technological skills development for teachers will be implemented
Interrogating Baby-Mama Syndrome as the New Personality Identity in Mosunmola Abudu’s Chief Daddy
Get PDFThe spate at which women identify and revel in being baby-mamas in recent times has become quite alarming. The syndrome of women giving birth and raising the child as a single parent with no recourse to the father has become the new form of identity in Nigeria. Some Nigerian celebrities have become proponents of this ideology, and a lot of young ladies are so comfortable having babies without any form of commitment from the man. Consequently, the study aims to interrogate this baby-mama syndrome as a new personality identity in Nigeria. The objectives include scrutinizing some of the factors that propel women to subscribe to this personality identity and examining the dynamics of the characters in the selected video film. His study adopted the Structured observation research methodology and Mosunmola Abudu’s Chief Daddy was purposely selected as the primary film-text. George Gerbner’s Cultivation theory also provides the theoretical framework for the interrogation and comprehension of this study
Transformational Leadership and Organizational Commitment of Selected Higher Education Institutions in Zamboanga Peninsula
Get PDFThis study aimed to determine the level of transformational leadership practices of Deans and organizational commitment of faculty/staff members in Higher Education Institutions in the Zamboanga Peninsula. The five dimensions of transformational leadership studied were idealized influence (attribute), idealized influence (behavior), intellectual stimulation, and inspirational motivation. The study also looked into the level of organizational commitment of the staff and the relationship with the transformational leadership practices of the middle manager. The respondents of the study consisted of 103 faculty/staff employed in the selected Higher Education Institutions in the Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. Descriptive analysis and Pearson Correlation Coefficient were the statistical tools used by the researcher. The SPSS was used to examine the gathered data. The Deans' transformative leadership has a comparable impact on continued behavior and normative commitment, suggesting that continued behavior and normative commitment are affected by leadership in a complex way. Therefore, by enhancing their transformational leadership style, deans can raise faculty/staff retention levels and normative commitment. Furthermore, it is advised that future researchers do a study with a similar focus but a broader reach in higher education institutions