Arabic Research Articles

Are Cartoon Movies Necessary for Junior High School Students to Learn Arabic Language?

In the current digital era, educational methodologies are evolving at an unprecedented pace, making it crucial to explore innovative teaching tools. Cartoons, with their engaging and interactive nature, present a compelling medium for Arabic language learning, particularly for young children. This research aims to describe the need for Arabic language education development by exploring learning media using cartoons. The method utilized in this study is systematic literature review, employing meta-synthesis procedures. The research findings indicate that the use of cartoons in Arabic language learning in the digital era positively impacts student engagement and understanding of learning materials. Overall, this study underscores the significance of integrating cartoons into Arabic language education to cater to the needs of elementary school children in today's digital age.

Improving the Arabic Language Competence of Madin Teachers in Purwojati District Using the Ta'riji Method

Improving the Arabic Language Competence of Madin Teachers in Purwojati District Using the Ta'riji Method

Development of interactive digital teaching materials based on 21st century skills in special purpose arabic language courses at STAI Attanwir Bojonegoro

Special Purpose Arabic Language refers to the teaching or learning of Arabic language tailored to specific needs or objectives. This means that Arabic language lessons are designed with a focus on its usage context in specific fields or activities, as opposed to a general approach to teaching Arabic. Special Purpose Arabic Language courses at the university level are tailored to specific needs and objectives in a professional context, producing graduates ready to face global challenges. The objectives of this research are (1) to analyze the process of developing interactive digital teaching materials based on 21st-century skills in Special Purpose Arabic Language courses at STAI Attanwir Bojonegoro, (2) to analyze the feasibility of interactive digital teaching materials based on 21st-century skills in Special Purpose Arabic Language courses at STAI Attanwir Bojonegoro, and (3) to analyze the effectiveness of interactive digital teaching materials based on 21st-century skills in Special Purpose Arabic Language courses at STAI Attanwir Bojonegoro. This research uses the Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model. Data collection techniques in this study use expert validation questionnaires, expert validation materials, student responses, and tests. The results of this research and development are as follows: (1) The development process consists of five steps: analysis, development, design, implementation, and evaluation, resulting in the production of interactive digital teaching materials based on 21st-century skills. (2) Based on validation results by experts, an average score of 90% was obtained. According to the Likert scale, the value of 90% falls into the category of very feasible because it is within the range of >61%. Meanwhile, the average percentage of student responses obtained an overall score of 88.5%, falling into the category of very feasible. (3) The results of the effectiveness test of teaching materials using a paired sample T-test showed a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores with a significant value (2-tailed) of p = 0.000, <0.05. The null hypothesis (H0) in this study was rejected, and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted, indicating a significant difference between the two tests. Based on the data above, the developed teaching materials are effective in Special Purpose Arabic Language courses.

Assessment of COMMUNITY Pharmacists' Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Oral Health Care in Jordan

Background Community chemists now provide more professional and public health care, which is beneficial to the community, in addition to traditional medication distribution. While community pharmacists play a vital role in maintaining and promoting health, further research is required to accurately evaluate their knowledge, attitude, and practice toward oral health care among Jordanian pharmacists in northern Jordan. Methods A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire in Arabic language, targeting 250 community pharmacists in four cities (Irbid, Jerash, Ajloun, and Al-Mafraq) in northern Jordan. The questionnaire comprised four domains: socio-demographic, knowledge, attitudes and practice concerning oral health care. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 22.0 was used to analyze the collected data, and the significance level was set at P ≤ 0.05. Results A total of 198 respondents returned the survey form, returning a response rate of 79.2%. Community pharmacists showed a good knowledge score of 58.2%. Only 40.9% said periodontal disease was the most frequent cause of tooth loss. The majority lacked knowledge of the optimal fluoride levels in toothpaste. The average attitude score was 71.05%. The most common oral health issues raised by patients were gingivitis and toothache (43.4% and 38.9%), respectively. Conclusion Community pharmacists have the general knowledge and attitude needed to play a significant role in providing dental care counselling to patients dental care. Nonetheless, community pharmacists stated they needed education and training to improve their practice. Continuing education courses related to oral health are recommended to reduce the risk of oral diseases and improve quality of life.

Who are we missing? Language exclusivity of patient-reported outcomes in atrial fibrillation clinical trials.

Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are increasingly used to evaluate quality of life (QoL) in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) patients, providing crucial insights in clinical trials. This study examines the frequency of PRO use in AF trials and the linguistic accessibility of AF-specific PROs. As the United States becomes more multilingual, ensuring PROs are available in various languages is vital. The number of people speaking a language other than English at home has tripled from 23.1 million in 1980 to 67.8 million in 2019. This diversity necessitates the availability of PROs in multiple languages for inclusive clinical assessments. We queried ClinicalTrials.gov for all US interventional AF trials up to November 28, 2023, reviewing each for PRO usage as primary or secondary outcomes. We identified the five most common AF-specific and generic PROs, extracting their available translations and original languages from published sources. Of 233 identified trials, 191 had associated publications, with 180 (94.2%) conducted solely in English. Only one trial (0.4%) used an AF-specific PRO as a primary outcome, compared to four (1.7%) with a generic PRO. Ten trials (4.3%) used AF-specific PROs as secondary endpoints, versus 22 (9.4%) using generic PROs. AF-specific PROs had significantly fewer translations than generic PROs (11.2 vs. 148.8; p < .001). The AF Effect on Quality-of-Life (AFEQT) was available in 24 languages, with limited translations in commonly spoken US languages like Arabic and Asian languages. The limited availability of AF-specific PRO translations highlights a barrier to inclusive AF clinical trials. Expanding translations for AF-specific PROs is crucial for equitable QoL assessments.

Enhancing communication: Deep learning for Arabic sign language translation

Abstract This study explores the field of sign language recognition through machine learning, focusing on the development and comparative evaluation of various algorithms designed to interpret sign language. With the prevalence of hearing impairment affecting millions globally, efficient sign language recognition systems are increasingly critical for enhancing communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. We review several studies, showcasing algorithms with accuracies ranging from 63.5 to 99.6%. Building on these works, we introduce a novel algorithm that has been rigorously tested and has demonstrated a perfect accuracy of 99.7%. Our proposed algorithm utilizes a sophisticated convolutional neural network architecture that outperforms existing models. This work details the methodology of the proposed system, which includes preprocessing, feature extraction, and a multi-layered CNN approach. The remarkable performance of our algorithm sets a new benchmark in the field and suggests significant potential for real-world application in assistive technologies. We conclude by discussing the impact of these findings and propose directions for future research to further improve the accessibility and effectiveness of sign language recognition systems.

The Najdi Arabic Corpus: a new corpus for an underrepresented Arabic dialect

The Najdi Arabic Corpus: a new corpus for an underrepresented Arabic dialect

Pendampingan Penguatan Kurikulum Madrasah Diniyah dalam Meningkatan Kualitas Generasi Millenial

Early education has an important role in forming a quality millennial generation. The quality of early education can be seen from the curriculum implemented. A quality Diniyah curriculum enables the millennial generation to understand religion and its practice in everyday life. This mentoring program was carried out with the aim of describing the existence of the Madrasah Diniyah curriculum. Furthermore, curriculum development was carried out as an effort to prepare a quality millennial generation. The mentoring method uses Participatory Action Research. This method is used in the context of community service research in designing the development of the Madrasah Diniyah curriculum. Curriculum development strengthens aspects of the Arabic language, especially the ability to understand grammar. The media and learning methods used adapt modern methods and maintain classical methods as "genuine" methods in Islamic boarding school communities.

ArabBert-LSTM: improving Arabic sentiment analysis based on transformer model and Long Short-Term Memory.

Sentiment analysis also referred to as opinion mining, plays a significant role in automating the identification of negative, positive, or neutral sentiments expressed in textual data. The proliferation of social networks, review sites, and blogs has rendered these platforms valuable resources for mining opinions. Sentiment analysis finds applications in various domains and languages, including English and Arabic. However, Arabic presents unique challenges due to its complex morphology characterized by inflectional and derivation patterns. To effectively analyze sentiment in Arabic text, sentiment analysis techniques must account for this intricacy. This paper proposes a model designed using the transformer model and deep learning (DL) techniques. The word embedding is represented by Transformer-based Model for Arabic Language Understanding (ArabBert), and then passed to the AraBERT model. The output of AraBERT is subsequently fed into a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model, followed by feedforward neural networks and an output layer. AraBERT is used to capture rich contextual information and LSTM to enhance sequence modeling and retain long-term dependencies within the text data. We compared the proposed model with machine learning (ML) algorithms and DL algorithms, as well as different vectorization techniques: term frequency-inverse document frequency (TF-IDF), ArabBert, Continuous Bag-of-Words (CBOW), and skipGrams using four Arabic benchmark datasets. Through extensive experimentation and evaluation of Arabic sentiment analysis datasets, we showcase the effectiveness of our approach. The results underscore significant improvements in sentiment analysis accuracy, highlighting the potential of leveraging transformer models for Arabic Sentiment Analysis. The outcomes of this research contribute to advancing Arabic sentiment analysis, enabling more accurate and reliable sentiment analysis in Arabic text. The findings reveal that the proposed framework exhibits exceptional performance in sentiment classification, achieving an impressive accuracy rate of over 97%.

ARABIC AS A WINDOW IN PERCEIVING THE WORLD: A REVIEW OF SEMANTIC, EDUCATIONAL POLITICS AND LITERARY SOCIOLOGY

This research paper aims to construct a theoretical-practical comprehension of Arabic as a means of perceiving the world. It is based on the content and principles of numerous previous dissertations. The paper's methodology employs qualitative and library research methods. During the analytical process, the theory of al-'Arabiyyah ka Nāfidhah 'alā al-Āyāt al-Kauniyyah (The Arabic language as a window on the cosmic verses), proposed by 'Alī 'Abd al-Mun'im al-Miṣriyy, is utilized. The three primary sources utilized include: 1) Semantik Bahasa Arab dalam Pandangan Al-Anbārī: Kajian Makna al-Taḍād di dalam Alquran by Mahyudin Ritonga (2013); 2) Politik Pendidikan Bahasa Arab di Perguruan Tinggi: Analisis Wacana atas Program Studi Bahasa Arab UIN Jakarta dan UI by Mauidlotun Nisa' (2018); and 3) Sastra dan Nasionalisme: Studi atas Puisi-puisi Mahjar 'Alī Aḥmad Bākathīr by Minatur Rokhim (2021). The study concludes that taking into account local and national environmental needs and interests can transform Arabic language knowledge into a capital asset for scientific, applied, and commercial purposes, thereby contributing to global unification.

Incidence of neurological complication symptoms post-mRNA vaccination among the urban population of Makkah Province of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

ObjectiveThis research aimed to assess the incidence of neurological complication symptoms among residents of the Makkah province in Saudi Arabia following the rapid approval and administration of mRNA vaccines. Given the differences in demographic factors such as age, race, medical history, and lifestyle among individuals, close monitoring of vaccine-related side effects becomes crucial, especially in mass vaccination campaigns. MethodA cross-sectional online survey study was conducted in both English and Arabic languages, with a sample size determined using the Raosoft sample size calculator statistical analyzer. The study aimed for a 95% confidence level, a 5% margin of error, and a response distribution of 50%. Descriptive statistics were employed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22.0. The Shapiro–Wilk test was utilized to assess data normality, and the statistical significance of the data was determined using Pearson's Chi-Squared test and the Kruskal–Wallis test. ResultThe study included 846 volunteers aged 18 and above, all of whom had received mRNA vaccine in the Makkah region. Data were systematically tabulated and categorized for descriptive analysis. The study found P-values less than .05, and the summarized P-values were presented. The majority of participants (73%) were from the Taif area (32%) within the Makkah region. ConclusionThis study sheds light on the challenges faced by the population of the Makkah region in Saudi Arabia following mRNA vaccinations. Although some complications were reported post-vaccination, it is noteworthy that these challenges were effectively managed by the medical authorities.

Analisis Hambatan Pemahaman Maharah Kitabah pada Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Siswa Pesantren Tahfiz Darul Mafaza Deli Serdang

Maharah Kitabah is the most urgent Arabic language skill in learning Arabic, this is because this skill is the peak that includes all other skills. So if students understand it, it will be easier for them to understand Arabic as a whole. In this case the author conducted research by analyzing the obstacles to learning the Maharah Kitabah. The aim of the research is to find out what obstacles or mistakes hinder students from improving their Arabic writing skills, especially at the Tahfiz Darul Mafaza Islamic Boarding School, Deli Serdang. By focusing this research on Maharah Al-Kitabah, efforts can be made to obtain good learning strategies, so that students' understanding will be much better and they will get solutions to the problems they face when writing Arabic language sequences. This research was conducted using a qualitative and descriptive approach. Students at the Tahfiz Darul Mafaza Islamic Boarding School in Deli Serdang face problems in Maharah Al-Kitabah, and this research aims to describe these errors and problems. Data are collected in natural environments and phenomena are interpreted using qualitative methods. Apart from that, to gain a better understanding of the problem being researched, the researchers used methods such as qualitative surveys and also used an analytical approach which the author quoted from various secondary data, in the form of scientific journals, theses and internet media.

Improving Student’s Arabic Achievement by Implementing Extracurricular Program Management

Lack of support for language activities outside the classroom causes failure in learning Arabic. The first aim of this research to determine the extracurricular management design in improving students' Arabic language skills. The second objective to explain the process of organizing, implementing and evaluating learning in the Arabic extracurricular program. Third, researchers wanted to know students' success after conducting the extracurricular Arabic language program. This research uses a qualitative approach in the form of a case study. The data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews. After obtaining the data, Data for the analysis were collected through observation and in-depth interviews with six extracurricular teachers in four Arabic extracurricular classes: news reading, speech, and scientific debate. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in Indonesian to make answering and minimizing language barriers easier for participants. The collected data is analyzed using thematic analysis. The results of this research indicate that students’ achievement in mastering Arabic can be improved with the implementation of additional activities such as extracurricular activities. Designing extracurricular programs such as determining activities, determining supervisors, improving student achievement in getting Arabic and the role of supervisor responsibilities, and selecting students' interests according to their talents positively impacts the love of learning Arabic. Apart from that, implementing innovative strategies and maintaining relevant material can increase students' enthusiasm for learning Arabic, and what is no less critical is holding weekly semester evaluations at each meeting to determine student learning outcomes in mastering Arabic.

Sentiment Analysis from Texts Written in Standard Arabic and Moroccan Dialect Based on Deep Learning Approaches

Sentiment Analysis from Texts Written in Standard Arabic and Moroccan Dialect Based on Deep Learning Approaches

Analyzing the newspapers’ coverage of sustainable development goals in UAE

This study examines how United Arab Emirates (UAE) national newspapers reported on sustainable development goals (SDGs) following the country’s announcement that it would host COP28 climate change summit in 2023. We analyzed the content of a systematic random sample of news articles published in leading Arabic and English language newspapers over a one-year period. Results indicate that sustainable development issues, particularly related to the environment and economy, were covered widely and mostly positively, and were framed in the context of achievements rather than challenges. We also observed significant differences in SDG reporting between the two newspapers selected for our study. Limitations of the study and suggestions for future research are discussed.

The role of social media in public health awareness during times of war in Sudan: snakebites and scorpion stings

BackgroundSnakebite envenomation (SBE) and scorpion sting envenomation (SSE) are significant neglected tropical diseases that primarily affect impoverished communities in rural areas of developing nations. A lack of understanding about snake and scorpion species and their distribution exacerbates the disabilities and fatalities caused by SBE and SSE. In Sudan, particularly in regions affected by ongoing conflicts where healthcare resources are scarce, social media platforms offer a cost-effective approach to addressing public health challenges. Our aim in this study is to highlight the benefits of using social media for data collection and health promotion in such environments.MethodsWe present a cost-effective communication and data collection strategy implemented at the Toxic Organisms Research Centre (TORC) of the University of Khartoum, focusing on a Facebook group, “Scorpions and Snakes of Sudan”, as our primary social media platform. Additionally, we discuss the lessons learned and the initial impact of this strategy on enhancing population health literacy.ResultsThe group community is composed of ~ 5000 members from 14 countries. During the period from January 2023 to January 2024, we received 417 enquiries about snakes and scorpions belonging to 11 families and composed of 55 species. In addition, 53 other enquiries covered a range of organisms and their tracks (e.g., spiders, skinks, chameleons, foxes, sun spiders, centipedes, lizards, moth larvae, and insect tracks). The first photographic evidence of Malpolon monspessulanus in Sudan was via the group activities. The rare species Telescopus gezirae, the Blue Nile cat snake, is also documented via the group member’s queries. Recognizing the evolving nature of social media use in public health, we also address the current limitations and evidence gaps that need to be addressed to effectively translate best practices into policy.ConclusionIn conclusion, utilizing Facebook as an institutional platform to share scientific information in simple Arabic language underscores the proactive roles that citizens, scientists, and public health stakeholders can play in leveraging social media for eHealth, eAwareness, and public health initiatives. This approach highlights the potential for collaborative efforts, particularly during crises, to maximize the benefits of social media in advancing public health.

The Effect of Character-Based Learning in Education for Sustainable Development on Arabic Language Learning in Higher Education

Because a person's character can be shaped at will according to his environment, friends, education, and so on. But the character of the attack cannot be seen from behavior alone but can also be seen from his words and the language he speaks. Currently there are many people who are highly educated but do not pay attention to their speech to those around them. The purpose of this study is to discuss how important character building is for a student who learns Arabic and has good speech, and the development of good speech. This method uses quantitative methods, data is processed using ANOVA. The results of this study show that character education from childhood is a good basis for the growth of a child. It also has a positive impact on learners who learn Arabic by not learning half and half and choose a good language. Character learning from an early age can form the character of a good child, paying attention to our speech in educating a child's character will also have a positive impact on their speech which becomes good when a child who is already in advanced level and he speaks with harsh words either using mother tongue or Arabic

Implementasi Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab di MTs Mambaul Ulum Tulupari Tiris Probolinggo

This research aims to explore the implementation of Arabic language learning at MTs Mambaul Ulum Tulupari Tiris Probolinggo. The focus of this research consists of three main sub-variables, namely: lesson planning, lesson implementation, and assessment or evaluation of learning. The main objective of this research is to achieve effective learning for students so that the learning process can be optimized and the average student grades can reach the Minimum Completion Criteria. The research method used is a qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and analysis of documents related to the planning, implementation, and assessment of Arabic language learning. The results of this research explain that learning at MTs Mambaul Ulum Tulupari Tiris Probolinggo involves a structured planning process with clear objectives, including goal identification, material selection, method determination, assessment planning, and continuous adjustment. Its implementation focuses on meaningful learning experiences, active interaction, and the use of diverse learning methods and resources. Meanwhile, learning evaluation encompasses a holistic approach with various assessment methods, feedback, formative and summative evaluations, as well as student involvement in the evaluation process and adjustments for continuous improvement.

Conceptualizing Linguistic and Cultural Identity among Breton and Arabic Users in Brittany

The linguistic diversity of France is a highly discussed topic, particularly in relation to the French state's (lack of) support for regional and minority languages (RMLs). There are approximately 200,000 speakers of the regional language Breton, while Arabic is the second-most widely spoken language in France with an estimated 3–4 million speakers. Recent studies have called for comparative analyses and this research seeks to fill this gap, focusing on individual speakers and their social experiences as they relate to language(s), diversity, and identity. This paper discusses findings of fieldwork conducted in Brittany with Breton and Arabic language users, examining how Breton and Arabic language users describe their language experiences, and how identity can be shaped by language practices. This research also explores how such language practices relate to diversity and multilingualism across France more broadly, and how individuals understand the multifaceted nature of identity using terms such as ‘double culture’ and ‘mélange’.

التكرار الصوتي في شعر بدوي الجبل

The research seeks to study one of the important phenomena of the Arabic language, which is the phenomenon of vocal repetition in the poetry of Badawi al-Jabal. It is no secret that the voice has great importance in Arabic, as language is nothing but “sounds with which every people expresses their purposes,” and repetition is a distinctive stylistic phenomenon in poetry. Semantic value and condensing energies that complete the images and perform their suggestive function in a consistent manner with the general purpose intended by the speaker. It is also considered one of the most prominent stylistic phenomena for understanding the literary text. Its aesthetics are highlighted in the artistic text through alternating words and repeating them in the context of poetic expression, and forming a melody. Musically, it is intended by the composer in his poetry or prose, as repetition highlights something important to the poet that he reveals by repeating it, in addition to the fact that repetition is one of the tools that increase the beauty and beauty of the text. This study has clarified the meaning of phonetic repetition in language and terminology and the opinions of ancient and modern Arabic scholars regarding it, and its most important benefits in the poetic text - in the collection of the poet Badawi Al-Jabal - such as emphasis, increased alertness, and repetition of the related to negate heedlessness and others, in addition to mentioning the most important levels of repetition, which are repetition at the level of the letter and at the letter level. Word level, sentence level, and passage level. The researcher relied on a descriptive and analytical approach, and the study concluded with a conclusion that included the most important results reached by the researcher.