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Norms And Habitus In Two English Translations Of Hong Lou Meng
(2025-07)
Wang, Yun
Translation is not merely a linguistic process but a culturally embedded practice shaped by various norms, motivations, and constraints. Understanding the interplay of these factors is essential for analyzing how translations mediate cultural exchange and reflect broader socio-cultural dynamics. Toury’s Norm theory is pivotal in elucidating translation practices, yet its limitations lie in its neglect of the motivations and constraints underlying norms. Addressing this theoretical lacuna, Bourdieu’s sociological theory offers a complementary framework. This study proposes an integrated methodology to investigate norms and habitus in two English translations of Hong Lou Meng (A Dream of Red Mansions translated by Yang Xianyi and Gladys Yang, and The Story of the Stone translated by David Hawkes and John Minford), within the Chinese and British literary translation fields.
The Dissemination And Reception Of The English Translations Of Xi You Ji In The English-Speaking World
(2025-08)
Tong, Ruolin
Xi You Ji is a Chinese literary canon which enjoys popularity worldwide. Given the important role played by the overseas spread of fictions in cultural transmission, there is a need to identify the transformation of XYJ’s images in the English-speaking world, determining the changes in the reception of XYJ by Western readers, and establishing the way human and non-human actors function in the translation, introduction and dissemination of XYJ in the literary field. This thesis presents a novel hybrid methodology integrating paratext theory and sociological theories via paratexts. This study selects 11 English versions of XYJ. The criteria for inclusion are independent books that are physically or digitally obtainable, cover a long time span, are published by different types of publishers and enjoy high popularity worldwide
The Distribution Practice Of Islamic Inheritance In Northwest Nigeria
(2025-07)
Bature, Muhammad Maryam
Islam has come with numerous reforms the cut across all cultures of thworld in pre-Islamic and post-Islamic eras which are meant to influence peaceful coexistence among people of the world. That was achieved through effective implementation of Islamic jurisprudence which extended to inheritance of estates of the deceased which were found to be surrounded by abnormal and unjust practices among people. The abnormal practices in inheritance over time served as threats to peace and stability among people which by extension deterred economic and political development especially among Muslims in Nigeria, most specifically, North-west Nigeria. The study thus, aimed at appraising the distribution practices of Islamic inheritance in North-west Nigeria. The research objectives of the study were to (i) analyze the historical developments and legal provisions governing the implementation of Islamic inheritance laws among Muslims in North-west Nigeria (ii) examine the level of awareness of Islamic laws of inheritance among Muslims in North-west Nigeria (iii) assess the practical application of Islamic inheritance law and the challenges faced among Muslims in North-west Nigeria (iv) examine gender influence on responses of Muslims on historical development and legal provision, awareness and application of Islamic law as of inheritance in North-west Nigeria.
Mill Meets Malaysia: Liberty And Social Stratification
(2025-07)
Muthu Raja, Komathi
John Stuart Mill (1806–1873) is a prominent political philosopher who has contributed extensively to understanding liberty. One of his notable books is On Liberty in which he argues about the extent a society can exercise its power towards its member. This thesis explores, On Liberty’s applicability in a Malaysian context. This is because the Malaysian government is not exempt from criticism due to its restrictions on various aspects of individual freedom. This thesis is aimed to identify the factors causing individuals or groups within Malaysia’s socially stratified society from exercising their individual freedom. It is also focused on analyzing the mechanism by which the social stratification system impedes the exercise of individual freedom and lastly, it intends to establish the relationship between John Stuart Mill’s concept of individual freedom and the social stratification system in Malaysia.
Effects Of Land Use Changes On Channel Morphology In The Ginzo Watershed, Nigeria
(2025-07)
Aminu, Kabir
Previous research on land use and river channel morphology in Northern Nigeria has largely emphasized urbanization while neglecting the influence of various land use types on channel adjustments. Moreover, limited understanding of the rate, magnitude, and drivers of land use-induced channel changes, stemming from complex biophysical and socio-economic interactions across different scales and variable river responses, creates uncertainty in potential channel adjustments. This underscores the need for accurate predictions to support effective policy and sustainable land management. This study analyzed the effects of land use changes on channel morphology in the Ginzo watershed from 1980 to 2020. The objectives were to investigate land use changes, assess changes in stream channel morphology, examine the impact of land use change on stream channel morphology, and develop a predictive model of the response of stream channel morphology to land use change.

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