Delving into the Concepts of “Authority” and “Politics”: An ‎Associative Word Analysis in Kazakh, Russian, and English

Kulzat Kanievna Sadirova; Sholpan Abdirova; Nurgul Kultanbayeva; Gulmira Yermekbayeva; Nurbol Saduakas; Raushan Balgalievna Zhazykova

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 December 2022

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2022.1971917.2819

Abstract
  The purpose of the article was to study and identify linguistic and cultural features of the concepts of “authority” and “politics” in the materials of Kazakh, Russian, and English. Based on the definitions of the term “concept” in linguistic studies, the semantic ...  Read More

Critical Discourse Analysis of Newspaper Articles Declaring the Outbreak of War in Ukraine: The Washington Post vs. The Moscow Times

Albatool Fahad Alyahya

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 07 April 2023

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2023.1982871.2969

Abstract
  This study provides a critical discourse analysis (CDA) account of two online newspaper articles published on February 24, 2022, by The Moscow Times and The Washington Post. Specifically, attitude analysis was used to compare and contrast the two newspaper articles to highlight that both exploited all ...  Read More

Hegemony and Objectification: A Sexist Discursive Analysis of Egyptian Songs

Mohamed El-Nashar; Heba Nayef

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 08 April 2023

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2023.1990680.2949

Abstract
  Sexist songs are among the key tools for disseminating masculine hegemony. They lead to the normalization of sexist practices. This study investigated how sexism is constructed in Egyptian society in one form of popular culture, i.e., songs. It examined songs in two music genres: Egyptian Pop songs and ...  Read More

A Post-Pandemic Systematic Review of E-Learning: A Cross-Cultural Study

Peyman Nouraey; Mohammad Bavali; Fatemeh Behjat

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 April 2023

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2023.1971247.2799

Abstract
  E-learning has recently gained a tremendous amount of attention worldwide; however, this phenomenon has not been studied much from the viewpoints of its immediate beneficiaries (i.e., students and teachers). This systematic review aimed at creating a conceptual framework consisting of the most significant ...  Read More

Semantic Features of Color in Emotional, Expressive Words: The Concept of “Blue” in the Kazakh Language

Zhansaya Pansat; Nurila Khalikova

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 April 2023

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2023.556420.2676

Abstract
  This research article provides an overview of the works of esteemed researchers who have extensively studied the semantic meaning of color names in both domestic and foreign linguistics, as well as the linguistic expression of human emotions. The article delves into the linguistic image of the world, ...  Read More

How Neoliberal is the Philosophy of Education in Oman? A Corpus-Based Analysis

Iryna Lenchuk; Amer M. Th. Ahmed; Mohammed Al-Alawi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 03 May 2023

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2023.1995932.2968

Abstract
  Neoliberal ideas on education are reflected in the discourses of educational philosophies worldwide. This article attempts to analyze the corpus of the Philosophy of Education in the Sultanate of Oman to find out the extent to which the document is influenced by the neoliberal agenda on education. This ...  Read More

The Indonesian Prefix /Me-/: A Study in Productivity, Allomorphy, and Usage

Kundharu Saddhono; Ermanto Ermanto; Gatut Susanto; Wati Istanti; Indriyo Sukmono

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 11 May 2023

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2023.1972255.2828

Abstract
  Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) is an Indonesian language learning aimed at foreigners. The most challenging part for foreign speakers in BIPA learning is understanding the morphological processes. This study aimed to describe the prefix /me-/ used by foreign speakers in terms of productivity, ...  Read More

Enhancing General and Language Aptitude Tests by Incorporating Cultural and Emo-Sensory Constructs

Reza Pishghadam; Taqi Al Abdwani; Haniyeh Jajarmi; Shaghayegh Shayesteh

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 May 2023

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2023.704891

Abstract
  Aptitude testing is a valuable tool for assessing individuals’ potential and predicting their performance in various settings. However, current tests may not fully capture individuals’ range of abilities and tend to focus on specific cognitive constructs, ignoring non-cognitive ones. To address ...  Read More

The Concept of “Diligence/Laziness” in the Linguistic Image of the World

Gulmira Aitkulova; Raushangul Avakova; Zlikha Zhantasova

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 May 2023

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2023.2000804.3011

Abstract
  This study focuses on the linguocognitive nature of conceptual structures, which is a central element of cognitive linguistics. In cognitive linguistics, concepts are considered to be the primary language units. These lexemes reflect the cultural characteristics of each nation and create a linguistic ...  Read More

The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic and Lockdown on Female University Employees: A Sociolinguistic Case Study

Reema Salah; Nancy Al-Doghmi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 23 May 2023

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2023.1999603.2995

Abstract
  The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown measures have had a profound impact on individuals and societies worldwide. In Jordan, the government implemented a national lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19, which significantly affected the lifestyle of Jordanians. This study aimed to assess the ...  Read More

Formation of Students’ Language Competence Based on Linguistic Personality’s Verbal-Semantic Level

Ainur Kushkimbayeva; Altynay Tymbolova; Aigul Murzinova; Ainur Kuchshanova; Sholpan Akchambayeva; Ainur Bostekova

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 24 May 2023

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2023.704994

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  This article aims to explore pedagogical technologies used to develop the language competence of students based on the verbal-semantic level of the linguistic personality. With socio-political and economic changes in Kazakhstan, individualizing education has become a crucial aspect of improving personal ...  Read More

Decreased Plagiarism Behavior in Academic Writing by Using Reflective Writing

Edhy Rustan; Hisban Thaha

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 May 2023

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2023.2002642.3037

Abstract
  This study examines the effectiveness of reflective writing pedagogy and elucidates students’ plagiarism behavior, causality, and compositional resources. Drawing on a mixed-methods sequential exploratory design, it addresses the problem of student plagiarism using second-semester graduate students ...  Read More

Tracing the History of the Detective Genre in a Literature: A Qualitative Study Based on Interviews with Literary Critics

Ainagul Zhunussova; Shynar Kenesbayeva; Gulnaz Tulekova; Nariman Nurpeissov; Rakhymzhan Turysbek

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 May 2023

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2023.1999960.2998

Abstract
  The article is devoted to the study of the history of the Kazakh detective genre. Indeed, there are a lot of controversial statements when it comes to the genre. In Kazakh literature, in-depth and detailed studies of the detective genre have not yet been carried out, so the problems associated with this ...  Read More

Hedge Markers: A Study of Politeness and Gender in Media Interaction

Nurul Aini; Djatmika Djatmika; Sumarlam Sumarlam; Diah Kristina

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 June 2023

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2023.2002556.3035

Abstract
  The study aims at analyzing politeness and gender around the postponement of election discourse in the Rosi Talk Show (RTS). This qualitative study applies a pragmatic approach that investigates hedge markers (HM). Data were collected from the utterances of nine participants using basic tapping, free-flowing ...  Read More

Shattering a New Glass Ceiling: A Case of Jordanian Women in Leading International Projects

Nancy Al-Doghmi; Ayat Nashwan; Heyam Alkhatib

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 June 2023

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijscl.2023.2000027.2999

Abstract
  This research studies the various barriers that impede Jordanian female academics’ advancement into leadership positions with a focus on the attainment of internationally funded projects. By examining the case of Yarmouk University in Jordan, the study inspects a new “glass ceiling” ...  Read More