Exploring the Impact of Culture on the Design of Arabic Government Websites

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nouf Khashman ◽  
Andrew Large
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Web Interfaces ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Design Characteristics ◽  
Government Websites ◽  
Analyse De Contenu ◽  
The Impact

This study examines selected design characteristics of government Web interfaces from three Arab countries using Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. Organizational and graphical elements from 30 ministry websites from Egypt, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia were examined using content analysis method. The results suggest that Hofstede’s model of culture does not fully reflect the design characteristics of these interfaces.Cette étude examine un ensemble de caractéristiques dans la conception d’interfaces Web de trois pays arabes, à l’aide des dimensions culturelles d’Hofstede. Les éléments organisationnels et graphiques de 30 sites Web de ministères de l’Égypte, du Liban et de l’Arabie saoudite ont été examinés au moyen d’une analyse de contenu. Les résultats suggèrent que le modèle culturel d’Hofstede ne se reflète pas exactement dans les caractéristiques de design de ces interfaces. 

Investigating the Design of Arabic Web Interfaces Using Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions: A Case Study of Government Web Portals

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nouf Khashman ◽  
Andrew Large
Keyword(s):  
Arab Countries ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Web Portals ◽  
Home Pages ◽  
Web Interfaces ◽  
Hofstede’S Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Design Characteristics ◽  
Analyse De Contenu

This study examines the design characteristics of Web interfaces from Arab countries using Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. Organizational and graphical elements on a sample of 15 home pages of government Web portals are examined using content analysis. Element frequency scores were correlated with Hofstede’s dimensions and interpreted based on Marcus and Gould’s (2000) study. The results suggest that Hofstede’s model of culture does not fully reflect the design characteristics of Arabic interfaces.Cette étude examine les caractéristiques d'interfaces web de pays arabes au moyen des dimensions culturelles de Hofstede. Les éléments organisationnels et graphiques d'un échantillon de 15 pages d'accueil de portails gouvernementaux sont étudiés dans le cadre d'une analyse de contenu. Les scores de fréquence des éléments sont mis en corrélation avec les dimensions de Hofstede et interprétés en fonction de l'étude de Marcus et Gould (2000). Les résultats suggèrent que le modèle culturel de Hofstede ne reflète pas pleinement les caractéristiques des interfaces en arabe.

scholarly journals METAPHOR ANALYSIS OF THE PERCEPTIONS OF "GLOBAL WARMING" AS A CONCEPT

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-64
Author(s):  
Pelin Üretici
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Environmental Problem ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Metaphor Analysis ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenology ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Living Species

The environmental problem, defined as "global warming" in recent years, has developed as a result of human activities. This problem affects humanity with its economic, social and cultural dimensions as well as many other living species. Policies​ are being developed at national and international levels to cope with this problem and various opinions and practices are put forward. However, studies show that individuals have misconceptions about this issue. For this purpose, this study aims to understand the perceptions of 87 participants, 65 women and 22 men living in the TRNC, about global warming through a "metaphor analysis". The study was conducted using a qualitative phenomenology design. The data obtained were evaluated by content analysis method. Semi-structured forms were distributed for data collection. The first part of the form is based on demographic information, and the second part is to determine the perceptions of the participants about global warming. The analyzed metaphors were gathered under 13 different conceptual categories. Since this study does not consist of an equal number of male and female participants, gender differences should not be taken into account in the findings. Keywords: Global warming, environmental management, metaphor analysis, environmental education  

scholarly journals Komparasi Berita Tenaga Kerja Indonesia di Arab Saudi dalam Surat Kabar Elektronik Detikcom dan Sabq.org

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Muhamad Fahrudin Yusuf ◽  
Mukti Ali
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Online Newspapers ◽  
Test Tool ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Data Collection Technique

Various problems of migrant workers and their alleged different coverage on various media are the background of this research. This study focused on 131 news items on migrant workers' issues in Saudi Arabia in the online newspapers Detikcom and Sabq.org, with details of Detikcom 64 news and Sabq.org 67 as samples, with the aim of finding out how Detikcom and Sabq.org cover Indonesian migrant workers in Saudi Arabia and the difference in coverage of both. The content analysis method was chosen as an analysis tool with Codingsheet as a data collection technique and chi-square as a different test tool. The findings of this study are that there is uniformity of coverage on news about migrant workers in Saudi Arabia at Detikcom and Sabq.org with several categories of significant differences.Berbagai permasalahan TKI dan peliputannya yang diduga berbeda pada berbagai media melatarbelakangi penelitian ini. Penelitian ini difokuskan pada 131 isi berita permasalahan TKI di Arab Saudi pada suratkabar online Detikcom dan Sabq.org, dengan perincian Detikcom 64 berita dan Sabq.org 67 berita sebagai sampel, dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana Detikcom dan Sabq.org meliput TKI di Arab Saudi dan perbedaan liputan keduanya. Metode analisis isi dipilih sebagai alat analisis dengan codingsheet sebagai teknik pengumpulan data dan chi-square sebagai alat uji beda. Temuan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa ada keseragaman liputan pada berita tentang di TKI di Arab Saudi pada Detikcom dan Sabq.org dengan beberapa kategori didapati perbedaan signifikan. 

scholarly journals «Knyzhkova Teka» in the focus of research of the specialized press of the period of independence of Ukraine

2020 ◽  
pp. 30-42
Author(s):  
Olena Skiban
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Discursive Practice ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Technical Design ◽  
Publishing Process ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Literary Publishing ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Media Channels ◽  
The Impact

The article describes the main typological characteristics of the specialized newspaper of the literary-publishing direction «Knyzhkova Teka». It was issued in Ukraine during 1994―1997s. The thematic and heading corpus of the newspaper, genre specifics, artistic and technical design, have been analyzed. In the context of research of the trade newspaper of book thematic the defining typological criteria were the audience orientation, as well as others: a nature of the impact (semantic characteristics ― the subject of presentation, or the scope of reflective reality, the nature of the presentation); authorship; the size of the readership (circulation), and so on. An attention is also focused upon a study of the problems of the literary and publishing process of that time, specifically its reflection on the pages of the analyzed media. A particular attention is paid to the review, specifically processing the issues of the newspaper «Knyzhkova Teka». The main typological characteristics are described: authorship, artistic and technical design, as well as thematic-heading content. The content analysis of information-analytical publications of the various types and genres is carried out. The newspaper is considered as an attempt of emerging trade medium in book journalism. It can serve as one of the examples of discursive practice of that time ― cultural journalism, book journalism. Such methods of research have been employed here: system, terminological analysis, contextual, communication, content analysis method, comparative, as well as a historical one. Keywords: book journalism, professional press, newspaper, book media, information policy of mass media, channels and means of promotion, «Knyzhkova Teka».

scholarly journals Tuberculosis in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence between Saudis and Non-Saudis from 2013 to 2018 with a special concern about regions of the KSA

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Surveillance Data ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
The Impact

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the largest Arab countries with a moderate annual problem of tuberculosis that is either pulmonary or extra-pulmonary. TB is still one of the most significant health troubles in the KSA, affecting different nationalities (Saudis, non-Saudis), ages, provinces, and genders. The control of TB still faces some challenges in different provinces of the KSA. Data were collected, arranged, analyzed and presented in tables and figures. In this retrospective study, we appraised TB surveillance data for the period between 2013 (1434H) and 2018 (1439H). Data were handled using Microsoft Excel and SPSS version 23. Data were checked for normality using Shapiro-Wilk normality test at 0.05 levels to determine whether they are parametric or nonparametric. Chi-squared, Kruskal Wallis, and analysis of variance tests were used to evaluate trends at a significance level of p< 0.05. Statistical analyses were performed using IBM-SPSS version 23 for Mac OS. We appraised TB surveillance data for the period between 2013 (1434H) and 2018 (1439H). The data included the region of the country (province), age, sex, and nationality (Saudis, non-Saudis). The study evaluated the impact of TB on various nationalities (Saudis and non-Saudis), age groups (0-14, 15-34, 35-55, more than 55 years old), and genders (males and females). Non-Saudis had a higher incidence rate than Saudis in 2013-2018. The number of cases and incidence rates of TB recorded in males between 2013 to 2018 were about two to three times greater than estimates for females. The Makkah, Riyadh, and Jeddah regions attract enormous numbers of non-Saudi migrant workers, who account for ~60% of all TB cases in the KSA. Assessing the main TB risk factors contributing to high TB rates in non-Saudi workers is essential. Furthermore, periodical accurate studies, including evidence-based studies for optimum surveillance, avoidance, spread risk, inspection, control procedures and treatment of TB, should be conducted. These assessments would lead to evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of KSA-NTP’s TB action plan.

scholarly journals Content Analysis of Shariah-Compliant Investment Equity Funds in KSA: Does Social Justice Matter?

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaled O. Alotaibi ◽  
Mohammad M. Hariri
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Investment Funds ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Equity Funds ◽  
The Ideal

This paper examines the influence of capitalism and globalisation on the role of Shariah-Compliant Investment Funds (SCIFs) in promoting social justice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) using content analysis method. This is to analyse the Terms and Conditions (T&amp;C) of SCIFs as they appear in Tadawul (Saudi stock market) in 2019 and compared with the findings in 2013. This research critically evaluates the findings of the content analysis through aspects of globalization and insights from the literature review. The content analysis shows that SCIFs in KSA are disjointed and decoupled from Islamic principles and do not fulfil the ideal social justice role in society.

scholarly journals Enhancing Elementary Level EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension and Writing Skills through Extensive Reading Enrichment Program

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Rania Adel Ibrahim Ahmed ◽  
Hussam Rajab
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Extensive Reading ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
The Impact

<p>This quasi-experimental, longitudinal, quantitative study investigated the impact of Extensive Reading (ER) on developing second language (L2) reading comprehension and writing skills among primary school EFL learners in two Arab countries, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The study is based on an experiment conducted over a nine-month period on a convenience sample of 112 primary school students <em>(n=112</em>) divided into five groups, three experimental groups and two control group, where the students belonged to two different private schools in Egypt and two different international schools in two cities in Saudi Arabia. The experiment, in the form of an enrichment ER program, used graded readers for young learners and was designed to foster ER for pleasure. The study, guided by three hypotheses, incorporated two types of statistical analysis tests, paired samples t-tests and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The statistical analysis tests performed indicated marked improvement in English proficiency in the two experimental groups, with particular reference to reading comprehension and writing. A number of pedagogical implications and recommendations for future research are given. Additionally, the study highlights the issue related to insufficient exposure to English for young Arab EFL learners in their daily lives, which, unfortunately, seems to cause relapses in their L2 intake, despite having an age advantage.</p>

scholarly journals Waqf institutions as a framework for social enterprises in Islam

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (07) ◽  
Author(s):  
Murtadho Ridwan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Financial Capital ◽  
Social Programs ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
The Social ◽  
Entrepreneurial Capital ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to interconnect the concept of waqf and social entrepreneurship. Interconnection is viewed from social entrepreneurial capital, social entrepreneurial profit and social entrepreneurship model. The data were obtained from the results of previous studies and were analyzed using the content analysis method. The results of the study show that the waqf institution obtains financial capital of people’s funds. Financial capital will increase the impact of public trust as the social capital for waqf institutions. Waqf institutions as Nazhirs are human capital that are required to improve their skills and abilities, especially in business sector. The waqf institutions income from social entrepreneurs are distributed for operational costs, social programs and reinvestment of waqf assets. There was a transformation of waqf institution into a social company as a result of the social enterprises that were carried out.

scholarly journals Restructuring Macroeconomic Policy for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-294
Author(s):  
John Onuwa Okoh
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Macroeconomic Policy ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Economic Growth And Development ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Impact

This paper examined the impact of restructuring macroeconomic policy for sustainable development in Nigeria. The paper examines the various efforts aimed at restructuring macroeconomics policy in Nigeria. These efforts were captured in the SAP of 1986, NEEDS of 2004, the Transformation Agenda of 2011 and the ERGP of 2016. The paper adopted content analysis method of qualitative research given the peculiarity of the subject matter. There were documented evidence that during the aforementioned periods, the economy showed signs of growth and development. Despite the gains of the reforms, Nigeria is still grappling with economic growth and development issues-unemployment, poverty and rising cost of living. This paper however recommends that there should be continuity in programmes and policies of government. Programmes and policies should not change with regime change. There should be a deliberate and conscious effort on the part of government and policy makers to design programmes and policies that are people oriented, home grown and have the capacity to promote and sustainable growth and development.

scholarly journals Teaching and Testing Grammar in Moroccan Departments of English Studies across Reforms

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Ayoub Loutfi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
English Studies ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
The Impact

 This article purports to examine how the expectations of the educational reforms in Moroccan higher education have impacted the teaching and testing of tertiary level grammar. In particular, the hypothesis we defend here is that teaching and testing tertiary level grammar remain constant; therefore, the impact of the various reforms on tertiary level testing is of little consequence. In pursuance of this aim, this paper uses a qualitative approach and content analysis method of the course descriptions of the grammar courses that were suggested across the various reforms. The course descriptions we attempt to analyze are adopted in the English Studies tracks of four major departments in Moroccan universities. The main dimensions that we look at and examine here as the measures for our comparative evaluation are; course objectives, time allotted, the syllabi they contain, teaching methodology, and evaluation modes. The findings confirm that the various reforms, have had little impact on the teaching and testing of grammar in higher education. The paper concludes by suggesting a few pedagogical recommendations vis-à-vis the teaching and testing of grammar in Moroccan Departments of English studies.

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