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Exploring Challenges in Translating Li Bai’s Classical Chinese Poems to English
No full textTranslation has helped tremendously in introducing the classical Chinese literature to the world. One of challenges literary translators face is in translation of poems, particularly in language of different families such as English and Chinese. In this study, the three-beauty principle was employed to evaluate classical Chinese poetry translation of Li Bai’s ten poems. Evidence of lexical, syntactic, textual, rhetorical, and imagery challenges were identified, and the process of translation was described with the analysis of ten selected poems and their translations. It was found that understanding of Chinese culture, history, and language are crucial to maintain the original poetic atmosphere and meanings despite the very fundamental challenge of intertextuality in Chinese poetry translation. The findings could have implications for translators and readers in that a good poetry translation should preserve the original poem’s sense, form, and meaning as much as possible depending on the lyrics, translators’ creativity, melody, rhyme, and the differences between the languages and cultures
Automatic POS tagging of Arabic words using the YAMCHA machine-learning tool
No full textPart of speech tagging of Arabic words is a morphological tagging of each word with the part of speech that is suitable for it. This process is a basic step in most natural language processing (NLP) applications such as automatic summarization, information retrieval, automatic translation and other applications. The aim of this research is to present an Arabic automatic POS tagger based on a statistical system that makes advantage of machine learning systems. The machine learning system used in this research is YAMCHA (Yet Another Multipurpose CHunk Annotator), which is an open source tool that performs many language processing tasks, such as automatic morphological word picking, entity names recognition, syntactic analysis of sentences, and other linguistic tasks. YamCha uses a machine learning algorithm called Support Vector Machines, which is used to classify data very accurately and efficiently because it uses part of the data for training and learning, and it also allows changing the extent and types of linguistic information based on machine learning (feature set and window -size). Therefore, the proposed methodology requires a good amount of texts analyzed at the level of parts of speech in order to train the system on them. The size of the corpus used in the research was 100.039 words, and it was divided by 70% for training and 30% for testing. The size of the training corpus was 64,608 words, and the size of the test blog was 35,431 words. The number of part of speech tags that the system trained on and distinguished is 48 tags. The system was trained on the training corpus several times with changing the extent of the linguistic information used in the training, then analyzing the test corpus and evaluating the results in order to reach the best results in the automatic recitation of Arabic words. The lowest error rate was 11.4%, and it was in the case of considering the previous word in the analysis without looking at its morphological title (F:-1..0:0..)
A Case Study on Exploration of the Potential Empowerment of Poor Communities in Tok Bali, Pasir Puteh
No full textEach community has different ownership of community capital. This study highlights the exploration of the community\u27s potential for the empowerment of poor communities through the case study of the Social Network Laboratory in Tok Bali Fisherman\u27s Relocation, Pasir Puteh, Kelantan. Community capitals refer to the potential that a community has which requires exploration to ensure the sustainable development of the community. This study is related to three elements of community capital namely human capital, social capital, and cultural capital. This study is a quantitative study of a deductive strategy using the concept of community development i.e., Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), involving 245 fishermen at the Fishermen\u27s Relocation in Tok Bali, Pasir Puteh, Kelantan, Malaysia. The results show that the level of human capital in Tok Bali Fishermen\u27s community is moderate, indicating that they need to acquire more knowledge which will enable them to improve their existing skills. Interestingly, the social capital amongst Tok Bali Fishermen’s community is at a high level. This shows that this community has a good grasp on the social capital of bonding and bridging. Additionally, the cultural capital amongst Tok Bali Fishermen\u27s community is also at a high level. The cultural capital, which is manifested by the interdependency, values, and cultures of the community in the Tok Bali Settlement area is also high. The level of income is insignificant to human capital, social capital, and even cultural capital. However, the level of education is significant to human capital and social capital but is not significant to cultural capital. This study proves that the community capital is crucial for the survival of the fishermen community in the Tok Bali Fishermen’s Relocation
PEMBERDAYAAN PRODUK WARISAN : INTERAKSIONISME ANTARA JENIS PADI DALAM PANTUN DAN MASYARAKAT MELAYU
No full textPantun merupakan sebuah karya sastera tradisional yang banyak memberi manfaat kepada masyarakat Melayu. Malah, UNESCO berpendapat bahawa pantun bukan sekadar alat komukasi sosial, tetapi kaya dengan nilai-nilai budaya dan agama yang menjadi garis panduan dalam pembentukan nilai moral masyarakat. Teguran dan pesanan yang disampaikan melalui pantun kebiasaannya menekankan tentang nasihat yang boleh membentuk keperibadian dan keakraban antara masyarakat . Kebijaksanaan dan falsafah pemikiran masyarakat Melayu dalam menghayati unsur-unsur alam dan mengenterpretasikan dalam susunan kata yang menarik melahirkan pantun tradisi. Menerusi makalah ini, dapat ditelusuri aspek interaksionisme antara jenis-jenis padi yang terdapat dalam kumpulan pantun dengan masyarakat melayu. Manakala teori yang digunakan dalam kajian ini ialah teori ‘Semiotics of Poetry’ yang dikemukakan oleh Michael Riffaterre (1978). Bagi tujuan menjalankan kajian interaksionisme di antara jenis padi dan masyarakat Melayu, analisis dilakukan melalui koleksi pantun yang terdapat dalam teks Pantun Melayu Bingkisan Permata. Rangkap pantun yang mempunyai leksikal padi dikumpulkan dan beberapa jenis padi dikenalpasti untuk dianalisis.
Pantun is a culturally significant literary artifact that is of great value to the community. Poetry, according to UNESCO, is not only an instrument of social communication but also a source of cultural and religious values that serve as guidelines for forming a society\u27s moral values. In general, the admonitions and messages conveyed by the verses emphasize the equilibrium and harmony of human relationships. Wisdom and philosophical thought of the Malay community in researching natural elements and mengenterpretasikan to produce a beautiful expression of traditional Malay poetry. This paper traces aspects of the interaction between the rice varieties in the poem and the Malay community. In addition, this study employs Michael Riffaterre\u27s Semiotics of Poetry theory (1978). Poetry collections from the Raya gifts jewel text are analyzed to examine the relationship between the type of rice and the community. Various kinds of paddy were identified and analyzed after collecting verses containing the lexical term \u27paddy
Factors Influencing Tax Compliance Intention Among Self-Employed in Kelantan, Malaysia
No full textThe purpose of this study is to examine the behavioral factors which could influence the tax compliance intention among self-employed registered taxpayers in Kelantan. The current study applied the three components of behavioral elements under the Theory of Planned Behavior which are attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control. Questionnaires were distributed to the respondents around various cities in Kelantan. Analyses were carried out based on the 90 survey data. Cronbach’s alpha test was used to check the reliability of the data set while a regression model was conducted to test the hypotheses. The findings confirmed that attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control have significant influence on tax compliance. The findings of the study implied that the intention to comply with tax compliance emerges from a positive attitude of taxpayers to comply with the tax obligations
A Study of Influenced Factors toward Student Loyalty Among Private Universities in Kedah
No full textUp to half of Malaysia\u27s private higher education institutions could be forced to close if the country\u27s private higher education sector were to collapse, leaving only those with substantial financial support to remain open. More than half of the country\u27s small businesses have shut down due to the Covid-19 coronavirus, which has almost likely pushed the country into recession. This has worsened the prognosis for the already troubled university sector. Hence, student loyalty is another proven solution in combating these challenges. The purpose of this research is to look into and analyse the impact of service quality, university image, student satisfaction, and loyalty at private universities in Kedah, Malaysia. As this paper is a pilot study, therefore 150 questionnaires were distributed to target respondents. SPSS was used to analyse the 86 samples of private university students in the northern region of Malaysia. Findings postulate that only service quality, commitment and satisfaction affect a loyalty among private university student in northern region. This study helps institutions, teachers, and policymakers understand what makes private university students want for them to keep loyal with the universities
Entrepreneurial Decision-Making Approaches of Award-Winning Women Business Operators in Kandy District of Sri Lanka
No full textWomen\u27s entrepreneurship has been widely identified as a driver of economic and social development worldwide. However, literature in women entrepreneurship argues that women entrepreneurs lag behind men and women business operators are constrained. Despite numerous constraints faced by Sri Lankan women business operators, some have overcome such barriers and become successful, and also have achieved provincial and national level recognitions through winning awards. Women business operators who have earned such recognitions warrant investigations to unravel the entrepreneurial decision-making approaches they have adopted to overcome various challenges in constrained environments. Therefore, this research aims to study the entrepreneurial decision-making approaches of award-winning women business operators in the Kandy district of Sri Lanka using theoretical lenses of Effectuation and Causation. A qualitative multiple case study design was adopted and 30 in-depth interviews were conducted with successful women business operators who have been awarded in "Star Awards". The analysis revealed that entrepreneurial decision-making approach of the respondents does not change with the sector (i.e. manufacturing and service) they operate. Women business operators have become more effectual when starting up their businesses and have combined the causation approach with effectuation when growing their businesses
Importance of small urban parks towards becoming low-carbon cities: Analyzing Malaysian policies and strategies for climate change mitigation
No full textWith urban expansion and densification escalating, Small Urban Parks (SUPs) have emerged as crucial components in urban landscapes, offering diverse ecosystem benefits. This paper aims to achieve two primary objectives: (i) conduct an extensive analysis of Malaysia\u27s national climate and planning policies, evaluating their incorporation of preservation open spaces and interconnected climate change considerations, and (ii) explore sustainable strategies for SUP management, underlining their contribution to cultivating green, low-carbon urban environments. The study employs a content analysis approach to examine Malaysia\u27s environmental policy documents, gauging their alignment with the objective of utilizing open spaces for climate change mitigation. The findings emphasize the importance of embedding SUPs in urban planning as a strategic approach to carbon sequestration and highlight the pivotal role of local authorities in realizing a carbon-neutral urban vision by 2050. Supported by robust policy frameworks and grassroots endeavors, urban green spaces, regardless of their size, can make significant strides towards a sustainable urban future
Physicochemical and antioxidant properties of commercial shrimp paste in Besut market
No full textShrimp paste is a popular traditional fermented seafood product and is used in cooking as a food seasoning. The unique taste and aromatic compounds of shrimp paste are made from the degradation of shrimp protein by salt-tolerant microorganisms. This study aims to compare the physicochemical composition and antioxidant activity content among different brands of shrimp paste at the local market. Four different samples of shrimp paste were labelled as SP1, SP2, SP3 and SP4. Sample SP1 showed the highest protein content (35.22 %) while sample SP4 contained the lowest protein (18.34 %). Sample SP4 showed significantly the highest moisture and ash content which were 39.25 % and 57.46 % respectively. The highest titratable acidity for sample SP4 (1.63 %) was significant in with accordance of high salinity content in shrimp paste. Sample SP1 was significantly higher (
Going With Mother\u27s Wish: A Decision To Become An Entrepreneur In Kelantan
No full textThe rain is pouring down from the sky as the monsoon season starts in the Malaysian Peninsular area. Sun is already down, and Nusratina Binti
Shaari (Ms Tina) is sitting alone in her room, thinking about her next move to take her business to the next stage.
Ms Tina reflected, "Things never be easy for middle- or lower-income group people in middle-income group country; education enables us to get a job or earn a living, but life circumstances led us to fight and look for our destiny.”
Ms. Tina has to get serious about her Kuih Karas business. She has already left her job in Kuala Lumpur, and with COVID-19, the opportunity to get another is impossible. Ms Tina thinks she has a business option and needs to keep her head cool and fully enter into the business. However, Ms Tina must be vigilant and consider the prospective marketing channels and connecting to the prospective customers for her business.
Ms. Tina exclaimed, "Thinking about starting a business is easy, but it takes demanding determination to develop and sustain a small business.