scholarly journals Customs and traditions of the Sultanate of Oman and their reflection in Jokha Alharthi's “Celestial Bodies”

2021 ◽  
pp. 27-37
Author(s):  
Yuliya Vlasova
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Large Family ◽  
Literary Work ◽  
Medical Doctor ◽  
Living Condition ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Systemic Analysis ◽  
Celestial Bodies

The subject of this research is the rituals and customs of the Omani people and their reflection in the novel “Celestial Bodies” by Jokha Alharthi. The author traces the changes that took place in the Sultanate of Oman. Life of the Omani people is depicted on the example of several generations of the large family of Abdallah ibn Sulayman of the Hilal. Comparison is conducted on the living conditions of provincial population, namely the village of al-Awafi and the capital Muscat. The problem is raised about people’s happiness in the technological era, and the topic of loneliness of our contemporary. The methods of historical and systemic analysis prove that the traditional structure of Omani society remains in rural areas. It represents a fusion of Islamic and African customs, Muslim and pagan beliefs. The description of engagement, wedding, childbirth, and funeral ceremonies creates a holistic picture of the life cycle of the Omani people. However, urbanization and technological development force people to move from the rural areas to cities and change their mentality. The protagonist Abdallah falls out of touch with his native land, changes his living condition, and reaches an impasse. Nourishing the memories of the pleasant past, they do not experience joy from the present. The novelty consists in the fact that the ethnographic research is conducted by the Professor of Sultan Qaboos University – Jokha Alharthi in form of a literary work. The scholar comes to the conclusion that due to shift of life paradigms, the senior generation of Omani people is experiencing a fateful moment. The way out of the crisis should be sought in the educated Omani youth, who does not want to blindly follow the customs of their ancestors and shelter themselves behind the adults. Youth of the XXI century does not fear difficulties and willing to make own decisions. Thanks to support of the family, London – the daughter of Abdalla – became a medical doctor. The audience is fascinated with discovering the culture of the Land of Frankincense through the prism of Jokha Alharthi.

A Case Study: Analysis of Patents of Coronaviruses and Covid-19 for Technology Assesment and Future Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pankaj Musyuni ◽  
Geeta Aggarwal ◽  
Manju Nagpal ◽  
Ramesh K. Goyal
Keyword(s):  
Disease Management ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Large Family ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Biological Drugs ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Patent Literature ◽  
Patent Documents

Background: Protecting intellectual property rights are important and particularly pertinent for inventions which are an outcome of rigorous research and development. While the grant of patents is subject to establishing novelty and inventive step, it further indicates the technological development and helpful for researchers working in the same technical domain. The aim of the present research work is to map the existing work through analysis of patent literature, in the field of Coronaviruses (CoV), particularly COVID-19 (2019-nCoV). CoV is a large family of viruses known to cause illness in human and animals, particularly known for causing respiratory infections as evidenced in earlier times such as in MERS i.e. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome; SRS i.e. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. A recently identified novel-coronavirus has known as COVID-19 which has currently caused pandemic situation across the globe. Objective: To expand analysis of patents related to CoV and 2019-nCoV. Evaluation has been conducted by patenting trends of particular strains of identified CoV diseases by present legal status, main concerned countries via earliest priority years and its assignee types and inventors of identified relevant patents. We analyzed the global patent documents to check the scope of claims along with focuses and trends of the published patent documents for the entire CoV family including 2019- nCoV through the present landscape. Methods: To extract the results, Derwent Innovation database is used by a combination of different key-strings. Approximately 3800 patents were obtained and further scrutinized and analyzed. The present write-up also discusses the recent progress of patent applications in a period of the year 2010 to 2020 (present) along with the recent developments in India for the treatment options for CoV and 2019-nCoV. Results: Present analysis showed that key areas of the inventions have been focused on vaccines and diagnostic kits apart from the composition for treatment of CoV. We also observed that no specific vaccine treatments is available for treatment of 2019-nCov, however, developing novel chemical or biological drugs and kits for early diagnosis, prevention and disease management is the primarily governing topic among the patented inventions. The present study also indicates potential research opportunities for the future, particularly to combat 2019-nCoV. Conclusion: The present paper analyzes the existing patents in the field of Coronaviruses and 2019-nCoV and suggests a way forward for the effective contribution in this upcoming research area. From the trend analysis, it was observed an increase in filing of the overall trend of patent families for a period of 2010 to the current year. This multifaceted analysis of identified patent literature provides an understanding of the focuses on present ongoing research and grey area in terms of the trends of technological innovations in disease management in patients with CoV and 2019-nCoV. Further, the findings and outcome of the present study offer insights for the proposed research and innovation opportunities and provide actionable information in order to facilitate policymakers, academia, research driven institutes and also investors to make better decisions regarding programmed steps for research and development for the diagnosis, treatment and taking preventive measures for CoV and 2019-nCoV. The present article also emphasizes on the need for future development and the role of academia and collaboration with industry for speedy research with a rationale.

Urban and Rural Logistics and Distribution System Based on Supply and Marketing Cooperatives

2012 ◽  
Vol 253-255 ◽  
pp. 1468-1471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Ling Huang ◽  
Hao Xiang Jia ◽  
Philippe Roiseux Racine
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Living Condition ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Logistics System ◽  
Supply And Marketing Cooperatives ◽  
Marketing Cooperatives

China is a vast country with 800 million farmers. An amelioration of their general living condition is a pressing issue. In China, it is not uncommon to encounter lower grain price due to the delays in their transportation. There are many reasons for the low living standards in rural areas, the obsolete rural logistic system, especially regarding agricultural products, is obviously one of them. Recently, to improve logistics development conditions of China's agricultural products, every levels of government increased rural logistics investment in construction projects; however, there are still delay issues from the productions centers to the urban areas. This paper looks the breaks in the logistics chain by studying the current distribution style, and proposes logistics system based on supply and marketing cooperatives in order to improve the existing system.

scholarly journals Reality of Linguistic Competencies of Pre-Service and In-Service Female Physical Education Teachers in the Sultanate of Oman

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 184
Author(s):  
Fatma Alkaaf ◽  
Durayra AlMaqbali ◽  
Yousra Al-Sinani
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Teacher Education Program ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Planning Implementation

This study aims to identify the acquisition of linguistic competencies by pre-service physical education teachers at the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University, and in-service physical education teachers in Muscat and Dhofar Governorates in Oman, as well as any statistical differences between these two groups. The population of the study consisted of 30 pre-service teachers and 28 in-service teachers. The observation card instrument was used to collect data. The results showed that the acquisition level of the linguistic competencies of pre-service physical education teachers was medium. However, the acquisition level of the linguistic competencies of in-service physical education teachers was high. Furthermore, there were significant differences between the acquisition level of linguistic competencies in pre-service and in-service teachers in favor of in-service teachers. Based on these findings, we recommend developing these competencies in pre-service teachers during the teacher education program by focusing particularly on planning, implementation, and assessment.

scholarly journals Making a Case for New Directions in English Language Teaching Research at an Omani University: A Critical Qualitative Content Analysis Report

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Al-Issa
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Critical Dimension ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Master Of Education

Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has been the sole English Language Teaching (ELT) research enterprise in the Sultanate of Oman through the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English degree program it launched in the early 1990s. Eighty-two theses have been completed so far about topics pertinent to ELT in the Sultanate of Oman. However, a review of those theses has shown that the discussion of these topics lacks a critical dimension that can advance Omani ELT at the micro and macro levels. This critical qualitative study, therefore, sets out to make a case for new directions in ELT research at the M.Ed. in ELT program at SQU. The discussion should lead to better understanding of the multiple ELT problems in the Sultanate of Oman and have implications for other similar contexts.

scholarly journals The Popularity of The Wattpad Application in Increasing Millennial Generation’s Literacy Through Literary Works.

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aidatul Fitriyah ◽  
Risa Febriani Aulia Nisa' ◽  
Moses Glorino Rumambo Pandin
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Literary Work ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
Literary Genres ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽  
Limited Scope

Background: Nowadays, people's enthusiasm for reading literature is getting lower. On the other hand, we can use technological development to look for literary works. Purpose: Based on this problem, researchers are interested in researching how Wattpad applications can increase literacy in literary work. Method: Researchers use quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative methods through surveys online, and the resulting population consists of 75 respondents from the millennial generation. The sample criteria in this study were Wattpad users with an age range ranging from 13 years to 25 years. Then, researchers used interview methods using 15 informants to strengthen survey results online. Result: Wattpad is a platform that provides literary work. It helps the reader to access the story freely. This application offers many variations of literary genres. Wattpad has a function to entertain and give knowledge through stories supplied by authors. It shows that Wattpad has a vital role in increasing literary interest, especially millennials. Recommendation: This research should be carried out long before the due date. But, this incident is out of reach for researchers because we have to prepare anything before doing research. Furthermore, sampling that is used must have more limited scope to get specific result data. For example, we use sample respondents from East Java residents. Limitation: This research has limited research time to meet the expected number of respondents. The source data is from a user Wattpad range between 13 and 25 years old.

scholarly journals Technological development of the food service MSMEs of Matamoros from a systemic perspective

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Corina Guillermina Ocegueda-Mercado ◽  
Erandi Lizzete Contreras-Ocegueda ◽  
Irma Leticia García-Treviño ◽  
Elsa Delgado-Cazares
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Customer Relations ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Food Services ◽  
Business Network ◽  
Systemic Analysis ◽  
Technological Potential

The present investigation shows the results of a study focused on the technological potential of the MiPyMes of food service in the municipality of Matamoros. The research is carried out with a quantitative approach, through a transversal design- Descriptive. A questionnaire prepared by the Latin American Administration and Business Network (Aguilar Rascón, Oscar, Posada Velázquez, Rafael, and Peña Ahumada, Nuria Beatriz: 2018) was used as an instrument, applied to 60 business owners of food services. According to the results, a use of the technologies is concluded more in personal than in commercial purposes. Currently, companies are forced to choose to seek and optimize their processes to be more efficient in the production of their products or services, as well as managing finances and improving customer relations. In order to be able to improve both the operation and reduce costs, innovation or support with technology is necessary. Of the systemic analysis in inputs (Human Resources) more weakness, in Processes in the handling of cash and not to get indebted with the institutions are the vulnerable points. In results there is little importance of the environment and CSR.

scholarly journals Re-imagining freedom as elderly female porters: A study of buruh gendong at Beringharjo traditional market of Yogyakarta

Simulacra ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-184
Author(s):  
Gilang Mahadika ◽  
Setiadi Setiadi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Industrial Production ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Lower Class ◽  
Living Condition ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Elderly Female ◽  
Traditional Market ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

This paper expects to reveal the struggle of elderly female porters or buruh gendong who mostly had a historical background of working in industrial production (factory) but ended up being self-employed at Beringharjo traditional market of Yogyakarta. They used to work as factory workers. However, most factories collapsed in the aftermath of the 1997 economic crisis, especially in Southeast Asia. These older people from peri-urban (and rural) areas with lower-class status ended up in urban areas to be self-employed and became precarious workers. Therefore, the research questions are how they cope with the income uncertainties only to meet their daily needs and still desire their children to have a better living condition. Observations and interviews were done with 25 elderly female traditional porters as the research methods from 2020. They are primarily in the age range of late 50-80 years old. The results show that income uncertainties and social insecurity bring about precariousness. Buruh gendong have to work every day only to make ends meet. However, these conditions could also open up alternative perspectives that they often found themselves liberated from the control of industrial production. They do not work for capital owners or bosses; they work for themselves (self-employed). They are free or more flexible on working hours, but, at the same time, they have to accept their insecure employment. Buruh gendong also have desires for their children to be able to achieve a higher education level. Eventually, the desires are mostly unfulfilled; their children get unfortunate work and still live barely.

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