This paper addresses the issue of culture specific references in translating a literary work taking as a case study the novel Cette aveuglante absence de lumière written originally in the French language by Taher Benjelloun and translated into the English language under the title The Blinding Absence of Light by Linda Coverdale . The study offers insight into the distribution of these reference...

Interpersonal influence and adjustment play a crucial role in structuring social interactions across cultures. However, not much is known about whether their consequences are culturally contingent. We hypothesized that in order to effectively influence others, one needs to employ a perceptual style that serves one’s cultural imperative. Specifically, we predicted that whereas in the U.S., inter...

This paper addresses the issue of culture specific references in translating a literary work taking as a case study the novel Cette aveuglante absence de lumière written originally in the French language by Taher Benjelloun and translated into the English language under the title The Blinding Absence of Light by Linda Coverdale . The study offers insight into the distribution of these reference...

Increasing women’s self-concept and positive perception of hijab are among the most priority strategies used to internalize the value of hijab. Strengthening the religious spirit to adhere to social values, broadening women’s knowledge about genuine Islamic values, and taking the subject of chastity and hijab scientifically into account are helpful in enhancing the culture of chastity. The pres...

Background and Objectives: Medical Errors and adverse events have recently turned into one of the predominant concerns of health-policy makers and health services providers. Promoting safety culture is fundamental to sustainable safety improvement in healthcare settings. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of training on nurses’ attitudes towards safety culture.   Methods: A ...