Comic Function in the Animated Ecodiscourse (Case Study of “Zootopia”)

This study focuses on the role of comic functions in exposing and challenging hidden ideologies, intentions, potential significance and other phenomena behind the animated ecological discourse of the film "Zootopia". The paper consistently considers two views on the ecology of animated discourse and comic functions that are used to uncover violation and establish an eco-friendly relation by means of language forms. The material of the English-language animated discourse of the film "Zootopia" examines cooperation of verbal and nonverbal modes, exposes problems and encourages solving them as well as promotes establishment of sustainable relationships between humans themselves, humans and nature as well as its phenomena.

The Impact of Knowledge Management (KM) Strategies on Employee Job Satisfaction: A Study of RMG in Bangladesh

Knowledge management (KM) strategy is a crucial part of personnel management and retention of talents. This paper aims at identifying the impact and relation of knowledge management on employee satisfaction. The study is based on hypothesis and the data was collected by a questionnaire survey from 35 employees of reputed garments organization of Bangladesh. Satisfaction rely on factors like compensation structure, user friendly, relation with co-worker, autonomy, workload etc. The core findings of the study is codified strategy is more user friendly, but the practice of tacit strategy with proper incentives increase the overall satisfaction of employee though there are more workload. The employees are more comfortable with tacit strategy than codified strategy. The study is only focused on garments employee where KM strategy is widely practice all spheres of Human Resource Management (HRM). However, The paper reveal how KM strategy can increase employee satisfaction. The HR people and decision maker can understand and design appropriate KM strategy from this study. Therefore, organization also can manage and retain the talents by designing and applying findings of the study.

THE DISCOURSE OF SHARĪ’AH IMPLEMENTATION IN BANTEN 1999-2015

The establishment of Banten Province in 2000 has had a profound impact on the political and social situations. It also stimulated the rise of the implementation of Islamic law (sharī’ah) discourse in Banten. It is well known that Bantenese is one of the societies that strictly perform Islamic teachings in Java. The rise of Panitia Persiapan Penerapan Syariat Islam Banten (P3SIB/ The Committee of Sharī’ah Implementation Preparation in Banten), a local organization that propagated the important of the implementation of sharī’ah in Banten for instance, illustrated the willingness of Bantenese to implement it. Supported by some local organizations among others alumnae of PII, FSPP (Forum Silaturrahim Pondok Pesantren/Forum for Friendly Relation among Islamic Boarding Schools), as well as transnational organization such as HTI and Tarbiyah, P3SIB organized public meetings, discussions, and seminars about the importance of the implementation of sharī’ah in Banten. Those activities however are not followed by any further serious steps. This paper analyzes the development of the sharī’ah implementation discourse in one of the “religious” provinces in Indonesia and looks at the future of the discourse in Banten.

HUKUM KELUARGA ISLAM RAMAH GENDER: ELABORASI HUKUM KELUARGA ISLAM DENGAN KONSEP MUBADALAH

Artikel ini mengelaborasi hukum keluarga Islam dengan prinsip mubadalah yang bertujuan untuk meminimalisir praktik dominasi, subordinasi dan bahkan kekerasan dalam keluarga. Sehingga sangat perlu mengangkat topik tentang relasi gender suami istri dalam keluarga untuk “membuka mata” akan pentingnya relasi yang sadar gender. Melalui kajian ini, diharapkan mampu mempertahankan akar hukum keluarga Islam yang ramah gender sehingga tidak akan ada lagi praktik dominasi dan subordinasi dalam kehidupan rumah tangga. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kepustakaan (library research) dengan mengkaji berbagai macam sumber literatur yang berkaitan dengan topik relasi gender dalam keluarga sekaligus memadukannya dengan pendekatan feminis. Berdasarkan hasil penulusuran dari berbagai sumber referensi dijelaskan bahwa pola relasi suami istri yang baik itu adalah berdasar pada prinsip Al- Mu’asyarah bi Al- Ma’ruf. Hal tersebut akan terwujud jika kedua belah pihak yaitu suami istri saling memahami sekaligus menjalankan hak-hak dan kewajibannya secara resiprokal dan proposional, sehingga akan tercipta keselarasan. Tidak ada dominasi antara suami istri karena keduanya adalah saling melengkapi. Selain itu, keberadaan prinsip mubadalah dalam Hukum Keluarga Islam merupakan sebuah keniscayaan untuk mewujudkan tatanan hukum yang ramah gender dalam keluarga Islam. [This study elaborates on Islamic family law with the principle of mubadalah which aims to minimize the practice of domination, subordination and even violence in the family. Moreover, the discussion also reveals the importance of gender-awareness relations in the family life. Through this study, it is expected to be able to maintain the root of Islamic family law in the gender-friendly relation point of view. So, there will be no more practices of domination and subordination in the domestic life. This research uses the library research method by examining various sources of literature related to the topic of gender relations in the family and also involves the feminist approach. The results show that the pattern of an ideal relationship between husband and wife is based on the principle of Al-Mu'asyarah bi Al-Ma’ruf. It can be realized if the husband and wife can understand each other and at the same time carry out their rights and obligations proportionally and reciprocally, thereby the harmony can be realized. There is no domination between husband and wife because both are complementary. In addition, the existence of the principle of mubadalah in Islamic Family Law is a necessity to realize and optimize a gender-friendly legal order in the Islamic family.]

Image of China in Afghanistan News Discourses: A Corpus-Based Critical Discourse Analysis

Afghanistan and China have a long credible history and reliable relationship. Afghanistan-China’s friendship has been verified to be the model of cooperation between two neighboring countries. Both states have strong historical, cultural, social, economic, and political relations together. The relationship emerged in front of the world in 1955, when both the countries signed an economic treaty, known as the “Treaty of Economic and Technical Cooperation.” The study aims to investigate the image of China in the Outlook English newspaper of Afghanistan, whereas China’s recent development in trade and the economic rise around the globe has given new birth to the cooperativeness between both the countries. The current trade has reached up to $700 million between both the countries. Thus the study identifies the facts from the corpus-based analysis that the frequency of economic relations between Afghanistan and China has risen due to a significant trust and friendly relation with each other. Moreover, the success in economic trade depends on the positive perspective of an excellent historical background and political relationship in the history of one’s country in another. Both countries’ good historical friendships reveal a significant positive image of China in Afghanistan’s Outlook English newspaper. The occurrences of development, China, cooperation, economic and industrial cooperation reveal China’s interest and friendly relations moving towards Afghanistan in particular. Therefore, such engagements of China with Afghanistan will bring economic development and make a better security situation in Afghanistan.

REFORMING THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE: THE URGENCY FOR A MORE ADVANCED SCOPE OF JURISDICTION

It can be argued that in facing the paramount problems of the twenty first century, one of the core elements of establishing a world with friendly relation among States is by the constitution of a healthy judicial field considering the fact that disputes among States are in no way can be avoided. For more than seven decades the International Court of Justice has served the world and the Member States of the United Nations in particular with judicial service as it bears the function as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. However, by analyzing the development of international law, while the ICJ has contributed to improving the relation between States by way of providing States with the proper settlement of disputes, the current system—mostly designed at a time of different global challenges and priorities—seems to have exceeded its capacity to be nimble and responsive to the needs of today’s world. This article seeks to offer recommendations on how to optimize the Court’s function by means of reforming its contentious jurisdiction. The purpose of this article is to open more possibilities to optimize the Court, by making the Court’s jurisdiction mandatory and compulsory to all States and offer a possibility of expansion of jurisdiction as to include ratione materiae jurisdiction. Keywords: Jurisdiction, International Court of Justice, Reform Abstrak Dapat dikatakan bahwa dalam menghadapi masalah terpenting di abad dua puluh satu, salah satu unsur utama dalam menciptakan dunia dengan hubungan baik antar negaranya adalah melalui terciptanya ranah peradilan yang sehat, menimbang sengketa antar negara yang merupakan sebuah keniscayaan. Selama lebih dari tujuh dekade, Mahkamah Internasional telah melayani dunia dan negara anggota dari Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa terkhusus dalam hal penyediaan pelayanan peradilan terkait dengan fungsinya sebagai organ peradilan utama Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa. Bagaimanapun, dengan menganalisa perkembangan hukum internasional, walaupun Mahkamah Internasional telah berkontribusi dalam meningkatkan hubungan baik antar negara dengan cara menyediakan cara penyelesaian sengketa yang memadai, sistem yang ada sekarang ini—sebagian besar dirancang pada masa dengan tantangan dan prioritas global yang berbeda—tampaknya telah tidak efektif dalam menanggapi kebutuhan dunia zaman ini. Tulisan ini bertujuan menawarkan rekomendasi-rekomendasi perihal optimalisasi dari fungsi Mahkamah Internasional dengan cara reformasi yurisdiksi kasus kontensius yaitu diantaranya dengan menjadikan yurisdiksi Mahkamah sebagai wajib bagi setiap negara anggota, serta memperluas jangkauan yurisdiksi Mahkamah berdasarkan prinsip ratione materiae. Kata Kunci: Mahkamah Internasional, Reformasi, Yurisdiksi

India–Bangladesh Relations: With Special Reference to Narendra Modi’s Regime

This article is an attempt to explore the recent developments in India-Bangladesh relations under Narendra Modi's regime. Challenging the popular perception that is India-Bangladesh relations aggravate when Bharatiya Janata Party come into power, this article clearly indicates that India-Bangladesh relation has got new momentum during Modi’s tenure as the prime minister of India. Significant developments have been made over three key thematic areas during Modi’s government in India. These are; dispute resolution, cooperation and connectivity. However, this article also highlights a number of pertinent challenges like water dispute, non-tariff barriers, Rampal power plant and regional Rohingya issue, alleged illegal migration of Bangladeshis to India and border killings which need to be addressed carefully for a sustainable friendly relation and establish a win-win situation. The article recommends that in this age of growing interdependence and sharing, there is no alternative but to strengthen Bangladesh–India relations. Therefore, consistency in Indo–Bangladesh friendly relations needs to be maintained no matter which regime remains in power both in Dhaka and Delhi.

India–Bangladesh Relations: With Special Reference to Narendra Modi’s Regime.

This article is an attempt to explore the recent developments in India-Bangladesh relations under Narendra Modi's regime. Challenging the popular perception that is India-Bangladesh relations aggravate when Bharatiya Janata Party come into power, this article clearly indicates that India-Bangladesh relation has got new momentum during Modi’s tenure as the prime minister of India. Significant developments have been made over three key thematic areas during Modi’s government in India. These are; dispute resolution, cooperation and connectivity. However, this article also highlights a number of pertinent challenges like water dispute, non-tariff barriers, Rampal power plant and regional Rohingya issue, alleged illegal migration of Bangladeshis to India and border killings which need to be addressed carefully for a sustainable friendly relation and establish a win-win situation. The article recommends that in this age of growing interdependence and sharing, there is no alternative but to strengthen Bangladesh–India relations. Therefore, consistency in Indo–Bangladesh friendly relations needs to be maintained no matter which regime remains in power both in Dhaka and Delhi.

Factor’s Persistence in Foreign and Indigenous Doctoral Research Completion: University Teachers’ Perception

The doctoral degree focuses on the training and application of research in a certain professional field instead of basic research to expand the knowledge of the field. Timely completion of a doctoral degree depends on many affecting factors. The study was aimed; to compare the persistence of factors between male and female and foreign and indigenous doctoral researchers. The research design of the study was qualitative in nature. 29 indigenous and 19 foreign interviews were conducted by the personal visit of the researcher. Collected data were analysed manually by thematic analysis. The findings of the study inferred that most of the foreign and indigenous had friendly relation with their supervisor. Most of the foreign respondents were highly satisfied with the departmental practices and policies whereas some of the indigenous respondents were not satisfied with the departmental practices and policies and the supervisor’s feedback. It was recommended that researchers may be devoted and honest towards doctoral research and departmental management may be cooperative with the doctoral research students.

Characterization of 2-Path Product Signed Graphs with Its Properties

A signed graph is a simple graph where each edge receives a sign positive or negative. Such graphs are mainly used in social sciences where individuals represent vertices friendly relation between them as a positive edge and enmity as a negative edge. In signed graphs, we define these relationships (edges) as of friendship (“+” edge) or hostility (“-” edge). A 2-path product signed graph S#^S of a signed graph S is defined as follows: the vertex set is the same as S and two vertices are adjacent if and only if there exists a path of length two between them in S. The sign of an edge is the product of marks of vertices in S where the mark of vertex u in S is the product of signs of all edges incident to the vertex. In this paper, we give a characterization of 2-path product signed graphs. Also, some other properties such as sign-compatibility and canonically-sign-compatibility of 2-path product signed graphs are discussed along with isomorphism and switching equivalence of this signed graph with 2-path signed graph.