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Maghreb Literature and the Responsibility of Its Writers to Denounce Injustice and Silence From a Low Angle, M. Dib’s L’Incendie
No full textTo what extent does a true writer truly know who he is? No longer just an author, but a writer; a living, awake conscience, torn between commitment and activism. A visionary spirit who knows he is at the service of the community; a mirror to the world that constantly slaps back the insolent events that inevitably characterize historical gigantism. In such a context, could Dib be anything other than an “arsonist”? A man of good will; an open mind, certainly, but absolutely critical.Dans quelle juste mesure un véritable écrivain sait-il réellement qui il est ? Non plus un simple auteur, mais un écrivain ; une conscience vivante, éveillée, partagée entre engagement et militantisme. Un esprit visionnaire qui se sait au service de la communauté ; un miroir sur le monde qui gifle constamment les événements insolents que caractérise inéluctablement le gigantisme historique. Dans un tel contexte, Dib pouvait-il être autre chose qu’un « incendiaire » ?Un homme de bonne volonté ; un esprit ouvert, certes, mais absolument critique
Marks of Africanness in Kamel Daoud’s Meursault contre-enquête Collective Memory in Question
No full textAfricanness is defined as a set of cultural, historical, and social characteristics specific to African peoples. In the postcolonial context, it is strongly manifested in Maghreb literature, particularly through collective memory, orality, and local traditions. Kamel Daoud’s Meursault, contre-enquête embodies this dynamic by offering a rewriting of Camus’s L’Étranger, in which the voice of the Arab victim’s brother, previously anonymous, is rehabilitated. The novel thus becomes an act of identity and historical reappropriation, denouncing the erasure of the colonized in dominant narratives. This study adopts a qualitative approach, based on textual analysis and thematic interpretation of the novel. It focuses on the presence of orality, the transmission of collective memory, and North African cultural references. By mobilizing postcolonial theories, the analysis shows how Kamel Daoud inscribes an African perspective in his narrative. Writing thus becomes a means of resistance, preservation of memory, and affirmation of identity. In Meursault, contre-enquête, Kamel Daoud opposes the forgetting and indifference present in Camus’s L’Étranger. By rewriting the story of the Arab’s murder, he gives voice to Moussa, a figure erased by the colonial narrative. The novel values orality and collective memory, essential elements of Africanness, placing the story within a broader postcolonial tradition. Through a hybridized French language and symbolic places such as the city, the sea, and the cemetery, Daoud questions the colonial legacy and affirms an African identity rooted in memory. The study highlights Africanness as a key to interpreting the novel, drawing on memory, oral tradition, and North African culture. Finally, it opens up avenues of research on the role of space as a bearer of postcolonial memory and meaning in the construction of African identity.L’africanité se définit comme un ensemble de caractéristiques culturelles, historiques et sociales propres aux peuples africains. Dans le contexte postcolonial, elle se manifeste fortement dans la littérature maghrébine, notamment à travers la mémoire collective, l’oralité et les traditions locales. Meursault, contre-enquêtede Kamel Daoud incarne cette dynamique en offrant une réécriture de L’Étranger de Camus, où la voix du frère de la victime arabe, jusque-là anonyme, est réhabilitée. Le roman devient ainsi un acte de réappropriation identitaire et historique, dénonçant l’effacement des colonisés dans les récits dominants. L’étude menée adopte une approche qualitative, fondée sur l’analyse textuelle et l’interprétation thématique du roman. Elle s’intéresse à la présence de l’oralité, à la transmission de la mémoire collective et aux références culturelles nord-africaines. En mobilisant des théories postcoloniales, l’analyse montre comment Kamel Daoud inscrit une perspective africaine dans son récit. L’écriture devient alors un moyen de résistance, de préservation de la mémoire et d’affirmation identitaire. Dans Meursault, contre-enquête, Kamel Daoud s’oppose à l’oubli et à l’indifférence présents dans L’Étranger de Camus. En réécrivant l’histoire du meurtre de l’Arabe, il redonne une voix à Moussa, figure effacée par le récit colonial. Le roman valorise l’oralité et la mémoire collective, éléments essentiels de l’africanité, inscrivant le récit dans une tradition postcoloniale plus large. À travers une langue française hybridée et des lieux symboliques comme la ville, la mer ou le cimetière, Daoud interroge l’héritage colonial et affirme une identité africaine enracinée dans la mémoire. L’étude met en avant l’africanité comme clé d’interprétation du roman, en s’appuyant sur la mémoire, la tradition orale et la culture nord-africaine. Enfin, elle ouvre des pistes de recherche sur le rôle de l’espace comme porteur de mémoire et de sens postcolonial dans la construction de l’identité africain
The Identity-Accent A Factor in the Hierarchization of Dominated Varieties
No full textThe process of expressing its affiliation to a linguistic community sharing the same norms (linguistic, cultural, etc.) could be very well expressed through the accent. In this case, it would be more appropriate to speak about an identity-accent: an accent that performs as an identity marker. This hypothesis is established in the context of a study concerning the Laghouati accent (an Algerian variety of academic Arabic), which considers the latter a factor in the hierarchy of varieties in contact, which are established in what we call horizontal power relations. The verification of this hypothesis is carried out through two sociolinguistic surveys which question the representa-tions/attitudes of the Laghouati speakers on several aspects of their variety and the other varieties in contact. The results of these surveys showed that the accent could in fact transcend its linguistic limits and play a fundamental role in the description of the concepts of identity (individual and/or collective) and linguistic communityL’acte de manifester son appartenance à une communauté linguistique partageant les mêmes normes (linguistiques, culturelles, etc.) pourrait très bien s’exprimer à travers l’accent. Dans ce cas-là, il conviendrait mieux de parler d’accent-identité : un accent qui joue le rôle de marqueur identitaire. Cette hypothèse s’établit dans le cadre d’une étude qui porte sur l’accent laghouati (variété algérienne de l’arabe académique) et qui envisage ce dernier comme un facteur de hiérarchisation des variétés en contact qui s’installent dans ce que nous qualifions de rapports de forces horizontaux. La vérification de cette hypothèse s’effectue à travers deux enquêtes socio-linguistiques qui interrogent les représentations/attitudes des locuteurs laghouatis sur plusieurs aspects de leur variété et des variétés en contact. Les résultats de ces enquêtes ont permis de démontrer que l’accent pouvait de fait transcender ses limites linguistiques et jouer un rôle fondamental dans la description des concepts d’identité (individuelle et/ou collective) et de communauté linguistiqu
A Refined Psycholinguistic Analysis of Non-verbal Communication in Uzbek and French Cultures From Cultural Specificity to Intercultural Interaction
No full textThe study of psycholinguistic aspects of non-verbal communica-tion in the Uzbek and French linguistic contexts provides a detailed compa-rative analysis to uncover both the unique and common features of non-verbal communication within these two cultures. The research pays particular attention to the similarities and differences in the use of gestures, facial expressions, spatial dynamics, and paralinguistic cues. It also examines how cultural specificity shapes non-verbal communication and how this under-standing can be leveraged to improve intercultural interactions. Furthermore, the study explores the impact of intercultural differences, contextual factors, and the personal traits of communicators in decoding and accurately interpreting non-verbal signals.This analysis underscores the critical role of non-verbal communication in fostering a deeper cultural understanding and ensuring successful intercultural exchangesL’étude des paramètres psycholinguistiques de la communication non verbale dans les continuums linguistiques ouzbek et français procède à une analyse comparative détaillée visant à identifier les caractéristiques uniques et communes de la communication non verbale au sein de deux cultures différentes. Une attention particulière est accordée aux similitudes et aux différences dans l’utilisation des gestes, des expressions faciales, des paramètres spatiaux et paralinguistiques. La manière dont la spécificité culturelle affecte la communication non verbale et comment cette connais-sance peut être appliquée pour améliorer l’interaction interculturelle sont étudiées. Ainsi, le rôle des différences interculturelles, des facteurs con-textuels et des caractéristiques personnelles des interlocuteurs dans le décodage et la compréhension correcte des signaux non verbaux est égale-ment examiné. L’analyse montre l’importance de la prise en compte des aspects non verbaux pour une compréhension approfondie des cultures et un échange interculturel réuss
Can we really describe autism on a spectrum? Continuity or Discontinuity
No full textThe notion of “autism spectrum disorder” (ASD) is examined in the light of three types of data: the diversity of clinical forms, the variety of evolutions and developmental pathway. The idea that we can order these shapes on a single dimension is worth discussing. Indeed, the importance of the differences between two extreme forms such as “frank autism” and “profound autism” singularly calls into question the unity of autism as it is defined today. These differences concern symptomatology, developmental trajectories and specifiers. The question that future nosography will therefore have to address is the problem of continuity or discontinuity between these clinical forms.La notion de « Trouble du Spectre de l’Autisme » (TSA) est examinée à la lumière de trois types de données : la diversité des formes cliniques, la variété des évolutions et des trajectoires développementales. L’idée selon laquelle on peut ordonner ces formes sur une seule dimension mérite d’être discutée. En effet, l’importance des différences entre deux formes extrêmes comme un « autisme franc » et un « autisme profond » remet singulièrement en cause l’unité de l’autisme telle qu’elle est définie aujourd’hui. Ces différences concernent la symptomatologie, les trajectoires développementales et les spécificateurs. La question qu’auront donc à traiter les prochaines nosographies est la problématique de la continuité ou de la discontinuité entre ces formes clinique
Measuring the Sources of Inflation in the Algerian Economy During the Period 1990–2023.
Full text linkThis study aims to analyze the determinants of inflation in the Algerian economy during the period 1990–2023 using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to explore both short- and long-run relationships. The analysis relies on official annual data and includes three explanatory variables: the rediscount rate, trade openness, and money supply growth, with the inflation rate as the dependent variable. The results reveal a long-run equilibrium relationship between inflation and these variables. Both the rediscount rate and money supply growth have a positive effect on inflation, while trade openness helps mitigate inflationary pressures. The Error Correction Model (ECM) indicates a short-run adjustment speed of approximately 70.66%, reflecting a relatively quick correction of short-term deviations. The study concludes that the rediscount rate is limited in effectiveness as a monetary policy tool to control inflation. It recommends coordinated fiscal and monetary policies, structural reforms, and expanding productive trade openness to stabilize prices and promote sustainable economic growth
The role of control mechanisms in adhering to the ethics of the accounting and auditing profession - a study from the point of view of a sample of account governors in the southeastern states of Algeria
Full text linkThe study aims to demonstrate the role of control mechanisms in compliance with the ethics of accounting and auditing for account holders in the southeastern states of Algeria, and to achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive analytical approach was used, where the questionnaire forms were distributed to a sample intentionally, and the total of 54 distributed and received forms were 38 valid for statistical analysis, the study concluded that the level of application of control mechanisms from the point of view of account holders is high, and that the level of compliance with accounting and auditing ethics is high, and that there is an impact of control mechanisms on the compliance of account holders with professional ethics, and the results also indicated that there were no differences in the perception of account holders About adherence to professional ethics are attributed to personal factors (gender, educational qualification, scientific specialty, job title, professional experience). Except for the personal factor (age)
The Impact of Digital Technologies on Fostering Creativity in the Workplace
Full text linkThis study aims to examine the relationship between the adoption of digital technologies and the development of creativity within the work environment, through a case study of the National Geophysics Company (ENAGEO). The importance of this topic stems from the rapid technological transformations that increasingly compel organizations to integrate digital solutions into their organizational structures in order to enhance their competitiveness and capacity for innovation،The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach, collecting data through a field questionnaire distributed to a purposive sample of 60 employees from various administrative and technical departments within the company. The questionnaire consisted of 45 items covering two main axes: digital technologies and creativity. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 23, employing statistical tools such as the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, and simple linear regression analysis، The results revealed that the company employs digital technologies at a high level, particularly in areas such as internal communication networks, archiving systems, and collaborative work applications. Meanwhile, the level of creativity among employees was found to be moderate. Regression analysis results showed a statistically significant positive impact of digital technologies on creativity in the workplace, reflecting their role in fostering an environment conducive to intellectual and innovative productivit
Analysis of Innovation and R&D in the Algerian Business Environment
Full text linkThis research investigates the state of innovation and research and development activities in Algerian business organizations using a systemic approach (inputs - process - outputs) and their impact on the business environment. The findings indicate that innovation inputs were insufficient to produce the required outputs, which were weak and below expectations. This highlights systemic weaknesses and imbalances. Algeria's ranking of 111th out of 154 countries in the Global Knowledge Index reflects the country's poor infrastructure in this are
The Dynamics of the Euro-dollar exchange rate, and it’s Impact on Algerian Imports from the Euro Zone
Full text linkThe objective of this research is to estimate the exchange rate Pass-Through of the USdollar on the Algerian imports. This impact is particularly important in the case of imports fromeuro area countries. By 2015, Algerian imports from the euro area countries represent $ 22 billion.Half of this invoice is denominated in foreign currency. Algerian imports are exposed to foreignexchange risk since Algerian foreign exchange earnings come exclusively from hydrocarbonexports and are denominated in US dollars. Our model is based on the import demand function ofAlgeria between 1992 and 2015. Our estimates of the impact of the dollar-euro exchange ratereturns on Algerian imports show that the depreciation of the US dollar leads to a significantincrease of the value of imports. There is a total transmission of the Dollar-Euro movement to thevalues of Algerian imports, particularly that coming from Spain, Germany and Belgiu