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Examining the issues encountered in the translation of the definitive book of body languageThis research discusses the translation of a book on body language and how it is important in the psychology field. The feedback about the book has been positive, and that attracts the researcher more to read more in both languages and compare them. The original authors are Allan and Barbara Pease. They published the book in 2005 at Orion Publishing group in Australia by Pease International. The Arabic version of the book has been published in 2020 by Jarir bookstore in Saudi Arabia. According to (Pease, B., & Pease, A. (2008) The Definitive Book of Body Language is written by Allan and Barbara Pease who are a married couple, and their book was published in 2005. It states that according to reviews just 7% of people’s correspondence is verbal (that is, what we say) and 38% is vocal (that is, how we say it) and the rest, i.e., 55%, is non-verbal (that is, what we do with our non-verbal communication and our signals). Naturally, we regularly can detect when someone means something else to what exactly they are saying. However, it is not perusing a book like this that explains a wide variety of non-verbal communication that we can truly figure out and know how to interpret certain activities and motion. The book contains eighteen chapters, but this research will focus on only the translation of two chapters: the first 3 is understanding the basics, the second is the magic of smiles and laughter, and finally, evaluation and deceit signals.
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An Unrelenting Burden: Masculinity, Patriarchy, and Female Trauma in Mai Al-Nakib’s An Unlasting HomeThis research examines how the manifestations of masculinity in three selected characters—Qais Qais Al-Talib, Hassan Suleiman, and Marwan Sayyid Riyad Al-Ameed— in Mai Al-Nakib’s multigenerational saga An Unlasting Home (2022) affect the female characters and upholds patriarchal systems in Arab society. It uses R.W. Connell’s hegemonic masculinity and Kupers’ toxic masculinity as a basis for explaining how each of the mentioned characters’ masculinities manifests through their violent behavior when failing to reach or attempting to maintain hegemonic norms. A connection is drawn between them in the way that they uphold patriarchy through the dehumanization, objectification, and violation of the women in their lives— Sheikha, Yeliz, and Yasmine– upon a perceived threat to their masculinity. Amer Alsaleh’s various forms of violence, Lenore E. Walker’s cycle of violence, Yashasvi Gupta’s theories of patriarchal trauma, and Smith et al.‘s study— which links hegemonic masculinity to sexual aggression— are also used within the theoretical framework of this research to describe the detrimental impact of their abuse. The analysis also takes notice of Connell's theory that women live as sexual objects to validate men, supported by Alsaleh’s emphasis that it is custom and tradition that offers men the right to women’s bodies and services, and applies it to Sheikha and Yasmine’s specific contexts. Shaped by the masculinities around them, the trajectory of the women’s lives is changed forever. This research also emphasizes that hegemonic masculinity and patriarchy negatively impact not only women but subordinate masculinities as well.
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Al-Sulaiman Palace RevivalThe Al-Sulaiman Palace, a historical edifice located in the sacred city of Makkah, stands as a testament to our rich cultural heritage and Islamic legal history. Originally serving as an Islamic legal court, this building encapsulates the essence of Makkah's spiritual and cultural significance. As we approach the vision for 2030, which emphasizes innovation and sustainability while preserving our rich cultural identity, the need to enhance and restore such landmarks becomes paramount. This project aims to respect the heritage of the AlSulaiman Palace through a thoughtful extension that highlights its unique character while ensuring its relevance in contemporary society.