Qualified Persons Research Articles

Incarcerated Power: Tracing Foucault’s Footsteps in Nawal El Saadawi’s Woman at Point Zero

Abstract Many researchers have approached Nawal El Saadawi’s Woman at Point Zero from different perspectives; however, little has been done to show the complexity of the main character, Firdaus, and her transformation through the story. The present study focuses on the process of character transformation from what may seem to be a state of misery to that of disobedience and heroic resistance. Foucault’s theory of power, as followed by the third-wave feminists, can shed further light on the dynamic change in the personality of the central character. The study reveals that the laws in a patriarchal society, the protagonist’s lack of awareness, and her irresistible fears are the main reasons for her predicaments. The study also shows that the main character, Firdaus, as a free subject, is not always a passive recipient of power but from time to time, she also makes her presence felt. By telling her story, she tries to share her idiosyncratic form of power with other women and inspire them in their struggles against social inequality and male chauvinism.

Analisis Transitivitas pada Penokohan dalam Cerpen Bas les masques dan Délivrance: Kajian Linguistik Sistemik Fungsional

This study aims to describe the characterizations in the “Bas les masques” and “Délivrance” short stories based on the transitivity process and describe the characterization techniques used in the “Bas les masques” and “Délivrance” short stories. This research uses a descriptive approach with a qualitative method. The data are the clauses explaining characterizations in the short stories “Bas les masques” by Benoît Broyart and “Délivrance” by Jean-Paul Nozière. The data collection of this research is carried out by scrutinizing and note-taking techniques. The data are analyzed using the transitivity theory in Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics and Nurgiyantoro’s character depiction theory. The results of this study indicate that the characterization in these two stories are dominantly described by material process, i.e. 8 clauses (35%) in the “Bas les masques” short story and 9 clauses (39%) in the “Délivrance” short story. The processes that are not found are behavioral process because the characters’ behavior cannot be explained from their own perspective. Regarding the character depiction techniques, the two short stories both use conversation techniques and other character’s reaction techniques. Apart from that, there is also the stream of consciousness technique which is only used in “Bas les masques” short story and the character reaction technique which is only used in “Délivrance” short story. From the results of this research, it can be concluded that transitivity analysis can support the study of characterization in literary works because the character's personality can be represented through their experiences in the story.

The analysis of orientational metaphor of ‘Zhōng’ (中) in Chinese traditional classic The Doctrine of the Mean

Abstract This paper studies the orientational metaphor of zhōng (中, ‘middle’) and its cultural values behind this metaphor in Chinese Traditional Classic The Doctrine of Mean. It is found that there are three metaphorical meanings for the orientational metaphor of zhōng (中, ‘middle’), including “an emotion of calm.”; “a moderate degree” and “an ethical standard”. The ethical standard of zhōng is the judge criteria for the Chinese traditional role schemas jūnzǐ (君子, ‘a person of noble character’) and xiǎorén (小人,‘a person of petty character’). In addition, the cultural values of Chinese society revealed by the ethical standard of zhōng (中, ‘middle’) are concluded systematically from the levels of individual, family and state.

Analysis of the Characterization of Holden in The Catcher in the Rye from the Perspective of Conversation Analysis

The Catcher in the Rye, the only one full-length novel created by Jerome David Salinger, gains great popularity among people and even the whole literary world. The interlocutions in the novel are carefully designed by Salinger, which is also an important way to shape a character. This paper will analyze the conversations between Holden and other characters to discuss how the image of Holden is shaped. By rendering these theories of Conversation Analysis, the personalities of characters can be shown more vividly and comprehensively. Besides, the perspective of Conversation Analysis can also deepen themes and offer a new way for readers to tap into the inner world of characters.

WHITE COLLAR CRIME AS ORGANIZED INSTITUTIONAL CRIME

The object of treatment in this paper is the problem of detection and treatment of corruption. There is no single definition for corruption and in this case it is limited to the corruption practices of white-collar crime, being a link to institutional organized crime, with confirmation of the suspicion of crime in the Prosecutor's Office - especially that of serious crimes which is the main pillar of the state in this right to enforce the law and fight the phenomenon, as well as the state courts. Its meaning is broad and cannot be defined only by accepting or giving a bribe to an official or buying it, as is often practiced. Corruption is often carried out by a highly organized group of people, which gives us elements of institutional organized crime. Since corruption, especially political corruption, is carried out by highly qualified and professional persons, this greatly complicates the operation of the law, detection, investigation, prosecution and judgment of authoritative persons, decision-makers, due to the great powers to hide the traces of corruption and especially the crime of money laundering, being a serious consequence and with great material and moral damage for the citizens of a state. Due to the problems leading to the discovery and proof of this crime and due to the way it is committed, the secret nature, corruption is part of the crimes where the rate of proof is extremely low or even definitely impossible. The work is mainly elaborated on the problems encountered not only by the agencies, the bodies that have a mandate to prevent and fight this negative phenomenon in our society, but also the media and especially the citizens who are involved in harm from authoritative persons and state institutions. A major problem where the citizen there is no address for orientation and when the organized Institutional group usurps the State Institutions and in some form is created as a Mafia group.

Habits’ Description of the Ideal Characters in Lao-Literature

n this research project, the researchers aimed to describe the habits of the Ideal Characters in Lao-Literature regarding their physical characteristics, personalities of characters. The instrument used for this study was a questionnaire which included 21 items to collect the information to describe the habits of ideal characters in Lao-literature towards on explanation, interpretation and evaluation. The results of this study revealed that there were 4 aspects on anatomical traits description - standing, walking, sitting, lying down or sitting. There were also 5 areas in the conceptual description - perseverance, overcoming obstacles, loyalty to family, nation and the generosity to family-society. The characters were seen to be good with manners, intelligent, good problem solving, patriotic, courageous, honest, doctrinal, united, ideological, far-sighted, genuine public and humble. In addition, the characters were kind, determine, high self-sacrificing, patient, loyal, gratitude and supportive for others.

SECONDARY CHARACTERS IN A STORY BY GEORGIAN WRITER - GURAM DOCHANASHVILI

In the literary work, next to the main characters there are also literary characters who have a secondary role. However, their role is not often highlighted while analyzing the work. Our goal is to put the shaded characters on the front line and thus demonstrate their great role in the story. In the story of Georgian writer Guram Dochanashvili "A Lad from Tavparavani", there are several secondary characters next to the main ones: Grandpa Giorga, a mother of the lad from Tavparavani, Tebrone and Lame Ephemia. Grandpa Giorga is distinguished in portraying the personality of the main character. If he was not there, the lad would never hear about the woman sitting in a tower across the sea. "A Lad from Tavparavani" has been repeatedly studied by various researchers (N. Gogiashvili, I. Maisuradze, K. Barbakadze, etc.), but the role and place of secondary characters of the work have not been analyzed yet. We think our work is a novelty in this direction.

Double Consciousness: A Subject Formation in Toni Morrison’s Tar Baby

This paper based on Toni Morrison's "Tar Baby" delves into the intricacies of race, identity, and belonging. It explores the expressions of double consciousness in Morrison's work and its significance in understanding the characters' motivations and relationships. It employs W.E.B. Du Bois’s concept of double consciousness as a literary tool to describe the internal conflict experienced by African Americans. Double consciousness refers to the psychological experience of African Americans who perceive themselves both as individuals and as members of a racially marginalized group. This duality arises from the social construction of race and the historical context of oppression, leading to a fragmented identity. The female protagonist, Jadine Childs, embodies the struggle of double consciousness as a young, educated black woman. She gets divided between her African heritage and the allure of white culture. Her relationship with Son, a male protagonist, serves as a catalyst for her exploration of self-awareness and cultural identity. This study examines how Morrison portrays the internal conflicts faced by her characters. Additionally, it navigates the reasons behind the formation of split personality of the characters. It also discovers the role of history and memory in shaping the characters' perceptions. Over all, this research contributes the readers to comprehend how double consciousness acts in order to formulate fragmented personality of the black characters.

Practice Trends in (C)APD Assessment and Management: A Survey of Audiologists in Kerala.

Aims Present study investigates the current trends in (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder [(C)APD] assessment and management practices among Audiologists practicing in Kerala, India. Materials and Methods The questionnaire for the survey was developed based on the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices(KAP) model and underwent validation by experts in Audiology. Online survey was conducted to collect data from Audiologists practicing in Kerala, with a valid RCI-CRR number. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the responses. Results The majority of participants held bachelor's degrees and completed training modules on the assessment of (C)APD during their undergraduate studies. However, clinical exposure was very low. Even though 59.2% of participants reported that they were performing screening for (C)APD, the use of standardized screening tools was limited. Only 35% of participants reported that they were performing diagnostic evaluation. However, the rest of the participants used only speech-in-noise tests for (C)APD evaluation. The participants who performed management of (C)APD were even fewer, at only 13.4%. Lack of facilities, inadequate patient load, and lack of practical exposure were major obstacles to (C)APD assessment and management. The majority of participants strongly agreed that Audiologists are the most qualified persons to deal with (C)APD; however, the practice trends obtained from the study suggest that Audiologists have a really poor practice in this area. Conclusion The study highlights the need for standardized assessment tools, improved training opportunities, and increased awareness among Audiologists regarding (C)APD. Multidisciplinary collaboration and further research are essential for enhancing (C)APD assessment and management practices in Kerala.

WHEN HAIR TALKS: HOW HAIRSTYLES INFLUENCE THE PERSONALITY OF THE MAIN CHARACTER IN THE K-DRAMA ADAPTATION OF THE WEBTOON PERFECT MARRIAGE REVENGE

Hair plays a crucial role in a woman's identity, serving both aesthetic and expressive purposes, and often reflecting personality traits (Cunningham et al., 1997). This study explores the changes of stereotypes associated with hair types and colors in the Korean drama adaptation entitled Perfect Marriage Revenge from a Webtoon series. Using Hutcheon's (2013) adaptation theory and Cunningham et al.'s (1997) insights on hair and personality, The research examines how haircolors in the drama adaptation differs from the original Webtoon series and how it affects the character’ss personality. Cunningham et al. (1997) suggested that hair colors influences characteristics: blonde hair is seen as feminine, attractive, and emotional, while brunette hair is linked to intelligence and structure. This qualitative study analyzes visual and textual data from both the Webtoon and K-Drama, employing a comparative method to identify differences in hairstyles and character portrayals. Findings reveal that Han Yi Joo's character undergoes a transformation influenced by changes in hair color in both the original and adapted works. The changes also happen in the personality of the same character, which means that the adaptation version takes in to account both hair color and its stereotype.

The Correlation between the MBTI-Based Personality Analysis of Anime Characters and Their Popularity.

Anime has become a global phenomenon due to its diverse cultural representations, relatable characters, and unique storytelling. However, there is limited research on the relationship between character personality and popularity. The aim of this study is to understand the relevance of the characters' personalities to the audience's evaluation of various characters. This study analyzed the correlation between the MBTI personality evaluations of characters in anime and their popularity, based on the data of the personality of each animation character reviewed by audiences. In this study, 885 characters from 200 anime aimed at a male audience were selected as a sample for research. The results showed that personality traits such as introversion, intuition, and thinking had an impact on the popularity of female characters but not male characters. The overall results were influenced by the larger sample size of female characters. By addressing this question, the study can contribute to the design of a character's personality and overall success in anime.

TOE framework elements used on Artificial Intelligence implementation in the accounting and audit sector

The purpose of this article is to clarify the impact of technological, organisational, and environmental contexts in which Artificial Intelligence solutions are implemented by the accounting and audit companies in Europe. The organizational and environmental contexts were not enough studied in accounting and audit field but are becoming more and more important in the future. The applied methodology was based on a structured interview, to which it has answered 62 top financial specialists from 18 European countries, in companies with more than 10 years of experience in the accounting and audit sector. To design the structured interview, it was used the Technology-Organisation-Environment framework. A serious concern for the companies’ representatives consists in the lack of specialists capable to understand and work with Artificial Intelligence solutions. One option that is generally preferred by companies is to prepare their employees for these new tasks, rather than hiring qualified persons. There are two methods that can be used when implementing Artificial Intelligence, to buy specific provided solutions from third parties, or to developed them internally. Data storage and security, the complexity of Artificial Intelligence solutions and government regulations do not represent a threat to companies willing to develop this area. The main contribution of this study consists of an extensive analysis of the most important elements of Technology-Organisational-Environmental framework and their applicability for accounting and audit companies, which implemented or are willing to implement Artificial Intelligence solutions.

Cartoon copyright recognition method based on character personality action

Aiming at the problem of cartoon piracy and plagiarism, this paper proposes a method of cartoon copyright recognition based on character personality actions. This method can be used to compare the original cartoon actions with the action characteristics of pirated or copied cartoons to identify whether there is piracy or plagiarism. Firstly, an image preprocessing scheme for character extraction is designed. GrabCut interactive image segmentation algorithm was used to obtain cartoon characters, and then binarization and morphological processing were performed on the results. Secondly, a feature extraction scheme based on character profile, moving character and character pose is designed. By extracting the perimeter and area of the character contour, the length-to-width ratio of the smallest rectangle and the inclination angle of the contour, the character contour features are obtained. The three-dimensional coordinates are established by the central point position of the cartoon character in the two-dimensional image and the change of the character's zoom in and out, and the character's motion angle characteristics are calculated. By skeletonizing a character to obtain the pose characteristics, and using deburring operation to remove redundant branches, then extract the skeleton joint angle information. Finally, feature fusion is performed on the extracted features. The experimental results show that the proposed method breaks the limitation of the conventional single feature based recognition, and can better extract the character features including contour feature, motion feature and pose feature through multi-feature based extraction, so as to protect the cartoon copyright.

Personality Psychology of Characters in Kado Terbaik Novel by J.S. Khairen as an Alternative Literature Learning Material in Senior High School

This study is conducted to investigate the psychological perspective of the characters on Kado Terbaik novel by J.S. Khairen. The design of the study is qualitative research with literature psychology research design and character psychology approach. The data of this study are that includes words, sentences, paragraphs and dialogues contained in the novel Kado Terbaik indicated by material, structure and personality qualities that builds the personality of character based on personality psychological theory by Ludwig Klages. The data source of this study are a novel by J.S. Khairen entitled Kado Terbaik and the syllabus of 2013 curriculum revision year 2021 on the level of Senior High School. The data collection in this study employs a documentation technique by collecting written data in the form of words, sentences, dialogues and paragraphs obtained in the novel Kado Terbaik that related to problem of the study. The results of this study indicate that the personality of Rizki is character in the Kado Terbaik novel is good as Rizki has clear, detailed and good recall, sanguine temperament, depressive and expansive moods, active affect and strong expression, personality quality influenced by self-control and lust. In conclusion, Kado Terbaik can be one of good novels as alternative literature learning materials in eleventh graders of senior high school in second semester according to the 2013 curriculum.

Animation in digital media

The article is devoted to the creation of animated works in the digital environment. Modern technologies develop new approaches to the formation of communication between the viewer and the work. Analysis of the new creation technologies for computer animation reveals that animation performed on game engines with the use of motion capture and computer graphics transforms the production process, with characters “animated” via digitizing of the actor’s movement. Actor's facial expressions and movements conveyed to the digital character depend on the actor's skill in portraying their character's personality. This develops limitations of creating animated plastic movement, exaggeration, hyperbolization, and conventionality, thus making animators look for new approaches to visual imagery, as well as opportunities to improve the means of artistic expression for the modern computer animation.

An Analysis of Stella's and Will's Love Language and Freudian Tripartite in “Five Feet Apart” Film

The phenomenon that leads to the creation of this research is the implementation of love language in the “Five Feet Apart” film, and the inner workings of the three Freudian elements of the mind through the implementation of love language. This research has the objective toanalyzethe Freudian Tripartite using the framework of love languages, aiming to comprehend the personalities of characters in the film "Five Feet Apart" and unveil the relationship between the Freudian Tripartite and love languages through an analysis of their dialogues and behavior's. This research employs qualitative method with a descriptive framework, in which the object of study is the film itself. The observational and non-participatory technique isutilized tocollect the data, with the researcher acting as the instrument of the research. Qualitative data analysis employs the identity referential technique, focusing on utterances spoken by characters, namely Stella and Will. The analysis of findings reveals a substantial correlation between the three components of the Freudian Tripartite and the five love languages. This research unveils the interconnection between the expression and reception of love with psychological elements, emphasizing the influence of the mind on the behaviorsdemonstrated by characters such as Stella and Will in their expressions of love. Consequently, this study contributes to a novel comprehension of how psychological factors affect the act of expressing love within human relationships. By interpreting the correlation between Freudian Tripartite components and the five love languages, the research sheds light on the connection of psychological dimensions in the view of affectionate behaviors.

The quantitative aspect of foregrounding in the classical and contemporary short stories

The article considers the language means of realizing the quantitative aspect of foregrounding in the short stories by Chopin and contemporary flash fiction. The major technique of the quantitative aspect of foregrounding in Chopin's stories is stylistic convergence. Stylistic convergences in her stories normally include extended metaphors and phonetic repetitions. They are usually located in such a strong position as the beginning (in 8 out of the 10 analyzed stories) where the writer describes the personality and appearance of the main character. The use of alliterations makes the stories very poetical. Stylistic convergences in contemporary flash fiction stories are also used in the most foregrounded fragments in the texts, similar to Chopin's stories. The difference lies in the place of convergences: in the analyzed stories they are placed in another strong position, in the ending. Thus, the writers give or suggest their own conclusions about the importance of such values as family, tolerance, and sympathy to other people. The convergences in flash fiction contain two major components-metaphors and syntactic repetitions. Also, the convergences in the analyzed flash fiction stories are smaller in size than in Chopin's texts and include such stylistic devices as play for words, oxymorons.

The Relationship between Metaphors of Addiction and Character Development in 19th Century British Novels

The 19th century marked an unprecedented period of prosperity in British literature, giving rise to numerous distinguished authors and works. During this era, the metaphor of addiction, as a unique narrative technique, established a close connection with character development. This metaphor not only deepened the portrayal of characters but also enriched the thematic content of the works, allowing readers to understand more profoundly the inner worlds and complex personalities of the characters. The use of addiction metaphors in 19th century British novels was not accidental; it reflected the societal attention to drug issues and the profound exploration of human nature. Through the symbolic element of addiction, authors could reveal the inner conflicts, struggles, and pursuits of their characters, thereby creating more dimensional and vivid character portrayals. Moreover, the development of character personalities also influenced the representation of addiction metaphors in novels. Different character personalities led to varied attitudes and responses to addiction, further enriching the connotation and expression of the addiction metaphor. Therefore, the relationship between addiction metaphors and character development is intertwined and mutually reinforcing.

A PROGRESSIVE INTERPRETATION OF Q.S AN-NISA: 34: A COMPREHENSIVE EXPLORATION OF FAMILY LEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD OF GENDER

Modernism's understanding of family law construction often targets women's capabilities as much as the head of the family. But in normative terms, women's leadership is textually inconsistent with the provisions of Surah an-Nisa: 34. The textuality of the sentence is now criticized by the gender idea that women can be placed on an equal footing with men if they can. The initiation aims to interpret Q.S. an-Nisa: 34 with Gadamer's hermeneutic theory, to better understand comprehensively the contextuality of sentences in the demands of the times. This research is library research by studying literature related to research topics. Using Gadamer's interpretation, it can be seen that Q.S. an-Nisa: 34 contains fertilization of family leadership more flexibly. The leadership of the head of the family can be held not only by men but also by women. However, it should also be based on a qualified person, that is, someone who can cater to the family's financial needs and has good leadership skills.

PERSONALITY TRAITS OF THE MAIN CHARACTER AND THEIR DESCRIPTION IN “THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS”

Short stories provide readers series of events that take place in the life of the characters. For both enjoyment and reflection, the events are considerably constructed by the writer to share meaningful values. Readers can learn how the characters solve problems to overcome obstacles. This study discusses the personality traits of the main character and how they are described in the short story “The Nightmare before Christmas.” Qualitative method, with the approach of content analysis focusing on the main character Jack Skellington, was applied. Through a close reading, it was found that the main character was a brave person who loved to experience new things. For his brevity to a new breakthrough in what he had done in the past, he was kind of cool person. Fundamentally, he was also a loving and loyal character. All of these inner strengths contribute to make the character more likeable. Meanwhile, the personality of the main character is predominantly shown through mixing method, that is a mixed of dramatic, characters on characters, and contextual characterization. This indicates that the main character, Jack Skellington is delineated by giving indirect descriptions and implicit statements aiming to show the personality traits of the main character to the readers