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Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Sakul Kundra, Nakul Kundra, Awadhesh Kumar Shirotriya
Summary: This study investigates the impact of online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic on students' perception of an ideal English teacher. A close-ended questionnaire was used to collect data on the characteristics of an ideal English teacher before and during the pandemic. The findings reveal changes in students' perceptions of ideal teacher attributes, with some aspects remaining unchanged, some becoming more important and others becoming less important.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
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Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Andrew Nyongesa
Summary: This study examines the pathological consequences of in-between identity on the members of the dominant group in polarized cosmopolitan settings in Lessing's The Grass is Singing (1950). The study challenges the assumption that marginalization only affects the minority group, and explores the potential pathological tendencies in the dominant group as they navigate their changing perspectives. The findings suggest that marginalization results in the collapse of the psyche not only in the marginalized group, but also in the dominant group.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
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Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Maximilian Felix Chami, Erick James Kajiru
Summary: This article examines the safeguarding and implementation of the ICH convention in Tanzania. It reveals that the country has made little progress in identifying and safeguarding intangible cultural heritage due to a lack of understanding and negative beliefs. The fear of identity problems and tribalism has also hindered the implementation of ICH in the country.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
Review
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Hassan Banaruee, Omid Khatin-Zadeh, Danyal Farsani
Summary: This article discusses the applicability of the Competition Model in language acquisition and language learning, specifically for Persian and Bandari languages. By reviewing the origin, development, and latest version of the Competition Model, the article explores the potential implications of this model in research and education. The article concludes by discussing the implementation challenges of the Competition Model in first-language acquisition studies and second-language learning.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
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Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Rabia Batool, Tahir Saleem
Summary: This research paper investigates the function of diminutive morphology in English and Urdu languages, focusing on production, similarities, and differences in inflectional bound morphemes in noun and adjective categories. It also studies the usage patterns and impacts of diminutive forms in interpersonal communication. The findings reveal that both languages retain a morphological function, but Urdu employs a larger variety of suffixes, distinguishing its expressions from English. The usage patterns and impacts of diminutive forms contribute to the richness and complexity of interpersonal communication.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
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Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Yongtao Zhao, Yihan Ke
Summary: The art of decorating Chinese ceramic products is a precious cultural heritage, but the techniques used in ceramic decoration face challenges in terms of inheritance and protection. To address these challenges, an improved style transfer algorithm is proposed, which simplifies the expression of decorative patterns in ceramic painting and promotes intelligent development in ceramic decoration design. This advancement enables newcomers and the general public to engage in art creation and safeguards the techniques of ceramic decoration.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
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Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Munira Hasjim
Summary: The self-naming system is analyzed as a form of social change in millennial society in this paper. The study reveals changes in the number of words, word order patterns, word classes, reference language, and meaning-level semantics of proper names in the self-naming system. Factors such as advances in science and technology, globalization, parental education, and the desire for good, competitive, and dignified names drive changes in this system in millennial society.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
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Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Alemu Alene Kebede
Summary: The Awi Agew people were one of the earliest inhabitants of the northern and central highland plateau of Ethiopia. They had a significant role in horse breeding and training, and their innovative breeding of donkeys and horses to produce mules was notable. The Awi Zone in Gojjam was known for its horse plow culture and long-standing horse riders association. However, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the history of Awi Agew horse culture, which this paper aims to address.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Swathi Mohan, Manali Karmakar
Summary: Ami McKay's The Birth House effectively portrays the increase of obstetric violence and birth trauma due to the rise of obstetric technologies and medical interventions. The novel illustrates the dehumanizing experiences of birthing women under the care of physicians who prioritize obstetric care, neglecting the individuality of each birth experience. This paper analyzes how the narrative captures the phenomenology of obstetric violence in the early twentieth century.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
James Dada Mohammed, Olubunmi Fumilayo Agbana, Fidelis Otebe, Victoria Anum, Mohammed Shaibu Anum Onakpa, Comfort Ajuma Ogwo
Summary: The study examined the uses and challenges of Freedom of Information Act, 2011 among journalists in Kogi State. It specifically assessed the knowledge level of Freedom of Information Act among the journalists, the extent of usage as well as the challenges to the implementation of the Act among the journalists. The study was anchored on the Libertarian theory of the press.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Emmanuel Ababio Ofosu-Mensah
Summary: This paper examines the conflict between the Twidan and Agona royal lineages in Gomoa Nsuaem resulting from contestation over property rights. The author argues that Odikro Otenyi Kwaku reinvented tradition to benefit himself by selling Twidan Clan's Otopaako Lands to the Agona Clan. This led to the loss of the indigenous concept of land ownership that was beneficial for the entire clan.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Jafar Norsafini, Thiagarajan Premalatha
Summary: This study investigates the role of archives and social memory in preserving the Malay dance form Joget Gamelan. It examines the impact of archives and repertoire on the evolution of this dance, which originated from Riau Lingga and became popular during royal ceremonies in Malaysia. The study highlights the reliance on social memory for preservation and the reconstruction of Joget Gamelan for contemporary staged performances using archival sources and concepts from Paul Connerton and Diana Taylor. It emphasizes the importance of the intersection between social memory and archives in maintaining the dance's authenticity and connection to tradition.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Yousef Alsaraireh, Abdel Rahman Mitib Altakhaineh, Lama Ahmed Khalifah
Summary: This study examines the usage of question tags by Jordanian male and female Facebook users and explores common words for question tags in colloquial Arabic. A focus group with advanced Arabic language skills and sociolinguistic understanding was formed, and a corpus of 515 comments was compiled. The analysis reveals that question tags in Jordanian Arabic serve various functions and are influenced by linguistic and social factors, such as gender differences and language style preferences. The findings emphasize the importance of being aware and sensitive to these linguistic variations in effective communication.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Emmanuel A. Ofori, Benjamin Tawiah, Benjamin K. Asinyo, Kwaku A. Adomako, Benjamin Eghan
Summary: This article introduces an art piece that integrates near-extinct Ghanaian symbols into an interior decoration for public spaces. The designer adopts an aesthetico research method to aesthetically showcase symbols from four ethnic groups and provides philosophical meanings to educate the public and preserve these symbols.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Mohamad Tohir, Teddy Hendiawan, Riksa Belasunda
Summary: Totemism and exclusivism are concerns of advertisers who want to utilize the tendency of people to worship or glorify something, as well as consider themselves part of a community, in order to attract consumer attention. This study focuses on the advertisement for Tolak Angin featuring Rhenald Kasali and aims to understand the formation of a new style of totem and the resulting exclusivism. Through semiotic analysis, it is found that Tolak Angin uses Rhenald Kasali as a totem to represent intelligence, forming a symbol of a value system that unites consumers or society and creates exclusivism within a certain class. The results of this study can serve as a reference for advertising practitioners in utilizing totemism and exclusivism.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Fariha Bibi, Ni Wayan Sartini
Summary: This cross-cultural study examines the dynamics of compliment response strategies among university students in Indonesia and Pakistan, focusing on the influence of gender and power dynamics. The study found significant variations in compliment response strategies between Indonesian and Pakistani students, as well as across gender lines, reflecting cultural differences in values. The study provides a foundation for future research and exploration in intercultural communication.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Saleem Abdelhady, Marwa Alkinj
Summary: This research examines the functions of ostensible lies in high-context cultures, focusing on the Jordanian culture. Using the Joint Action theory framework, the study reveals that ostensible lies in Jordanian culture serve eight distinct off-record functions. The findings contribute to understanding lying behaviors in high-context cultures and have implications for intercultural communication.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
Review
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
I. J. Diyaolu, T. M. Akinwumi, K. O. Adubi, K. O. Bakare
Summary: The Ijebu people are renowned for their annual Ojude-Oba festival, a century-old tradition that pays homage to the Monarch. During the festival, different age groups compete in sustainable, traditionally-designed attire known as aso-egbe. The event attracts a large crowd from both domestic and international locations, featuring fashion parades and cultural shows. This study highlights the traditional dress and its potential for tourism development in Ogun State and Nigeria, emphasizing the festival's contribution to trade, technology, commerce, industry, and fostering patriotism among the Ijebu community. The dress-group model displayed during the event promotes culture, fashion, and reflects individual groups' class and opulence, conveying status, age, prestige, beauty, and aesthetics. The study recommends the preservation and promotion of traditional dress, and advocates for government attention to events that can attract inbound tourists, thereby enhancing economic growth and development among Nigerians.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Khaled Abkar Alkodimi
Summary: This study examines Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe from an Islamic perspective, arguing that the novel, despite its Western context, contains important Islamic principles. Using comparative analysis, the study explores the presence of these principles in Christianity and Islam and their portrayal in the novel. The research demonstrates that an Islamic reading of Defoe's text highlights the similarities between Christianity and Islam, ultimately bridging the gap and promoting greater understanding.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Tran Nam Tien, Nguyen Thu Trang
Summary: The article discusses the possible bipolar order of the United States and China in the Asia-Pacific region. This scenario is referred to as a new kind of cold war due to the social and ideological differences between the two powers. The study addresses the roles of the United States and China in the region, how China challenges the US-centered security order, and potential solutions to avoid a Lose-Lose situation. The research analyzes the capabilities of both countries and their potential confrontational strategies. The article emphasizes the need for an alternative approach to maintain stability and avoid a detrimental outcome for both parties.
COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES
(2023)
