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A Preliminary Volume In Progress: Interférences Linguistiques Et Culturelles Françaises En Afrique (French Linguistic And Cultural Interferences In Africa), Flavia Aiello, Maria Centrella, Anna Maria Di Tolla, Sarah N. Pinto

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

Drawn from the International Study Days held at the University of Naples L’Orientale (11–13 November 2021), Interférences linguistiques et culturelles françaises en Afrique brings together contributions that examine French in contact with African languages and cultures, from the Maghreb to Sub-Saharan Africa. Rather than offering a simple assessment of the “vitality” of French, the volume foregrounds interference phenomena and everyday practices (code-switching, lexical borrowing, and lexical innovation), alongside social representations and educational and media-related stakes. It therefore provides an interdisciplinary perspective on multilingual dynamics and processes of appropriation at the heart of contemporary African societies.

The Digital Transition Of Moroccan Universities In The Covid-19 Era : Impacts And Limits (The Case Of The Ecole Normale Superieure De Casablanca), Malika Rafiq

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

Confinement has led to the complete closure of all educational structures and the suspension of face-to-face education in all educational institutions. This unprecedented pandemic situation prompted us to write this article to address the following problem: what are the effects of new information and communication technologies, particularly the on teaching in Moroccan universities in the Covid-19 era? The first objective of this study is, to see if N.T.I.C. offer students new learning opportunities. Secondly, we will analyze the degree of adaptability of students to these new learning methods. Finally, we will try to understand whether the evolution of technology is …

Digital Communication And "Fake News" (Infox) In Coronavirus Time: The Case Of Morocco, El Mostapha Ftouh

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

Today, the world, as well as our practices, has changed as a result of the Covid19 pandemic. Since the onset of the lockdown, digital communication has established itself, more than ever, as an essential means to sustain contact with others and perform our responsibilities through teleworking. Such digital communication has grown into a considerable information flow, occasionally generating fake news which spreads widely and fast. In this article, we intend to make salient the relationship between the digital communication and the propagation of fake news in its aspect of propaganda or conspiracy, with the objective of highlighting the impact of …

Become An Investigative Journalist In Morocco: Fragmented Educational And Professional Paths, Hassnae Chergui

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

This article focuses on the process of professionalization of investigative journalists in Morocco, exploring the different educational pathways, access routes, and qualifications obtained by these professionals. Access to the journalism profession can be achieved through various avenues: professional schools, university disciplines, or learning on the job. These pathways allow journalists to acquire a specific knowledge and skill set that is shared among the profession and is essential for effective professional practice.To this end, the present research adopts an empirical approach, utilizing a qualitative method consisting of 60 interviews conducted with Moroccan journalists who have already engaged in investigative work. The …

From Linguistic Heritage To Connected Environments: Language As An Analyzer Of Social Change, Nadia Kaaouas, Taoufik Ait Bouchgour

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

This issue of Faits de Langue et Société examines the links between communication, education, and interculturality through a double lens: linguistic heritage and digital mediation. Drawing on diverse settings and complementary approaches, it shows how language practices shape the circulation of meaning, the transmission of knowledge, and the construction of belonging in societies marked by linguistic plurality and socio-technical change.

A Jeremiad For Ben: Things Fall Apart, Scott G. Mcnall

Fast Capitalism

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5 Minutes To Hell. Time To Tell The Truth. The Disintermediated Doctoral Student, Tara Brabazon

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Algorithmic Capitalism In The Epoch Of Digital Reason, Michael A. Peters

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Donald Trump, Media Spectacle, And Authoritarian Populism, Douglas Kellner

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Exploring The Chaos Of Commodification: From The Arcades To The Cascades With Benjamin And Leopold, Timothy W. Luke

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Would Adorno Download Music? Piracy, The Recording Industry And Reproduction Reconsidered, David Arditi

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(Auto)Biography And Social Theory: A Perspective On The Life And Work Of Ben Agger (1953-2015), Lukas Szrot

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To Family, Friends, And Colleagues Of The Late Dr. Ben Agger, Jason E. Shelton

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Short Tribute To Ben Agger, Elisabeth Chaves

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Introduction To Fast Capitalism 14.1, Timothy W. Luke

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The Antinomies Of Brexit, Paul Smith

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Paul Smith, George Mason University

Paul Smith was educated at Cambridge and at the University of Kent in the UK and has a PhD in American Studies. Most of his working life has been spent in the US, including posts at Miami University OH, and Carnegie Mellon before his appointment to George Mason University in 1996. Between 1999 and 2002 he was chaired Professor and department head of Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Sussex in the UK. At Mason he has been director of the Center for the Study of the Americas and currently teaches …

Abject Futures: The (Re)Negotiation Of Nafta And The Canadian Power Elite, Dean Ray

Fast Capitalism

This paper draws upon the critical political economy tradition in Canada to examine the renegotiation of NAFTA and the class interests at work in the final agreement. It draws on a range of ethnographic and media sources in its argumentation. The paper provides a comprehensive review of Canadian Political Economy before it turns to the negotiation and the actions of Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland. It is argued that Freeland was adept at appearance management and manipulating media presentations of herself to make the negotiation seem more laboured then it was. In the end, the agreement protected Canada's crown jewel, …

Taking Back Control Of Nothing: Elites Denouncing Elites To Mobilize Populism In The Service Of Power - From Nafta To Trump, Brexit And The Eu, Christian Garland

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Christian Garland

Christian Garland teaches precariously at Queen Mary, University of London and has degrees in Philosophy and Politics from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Social and Political Thought from the University of Sussex. He has research interests include Marx and Frankfurt School Critical Theory especially applying this to the rapidly changing nature of work and how this can be said to embody social relations of atomization and individualization: the re-composition and restructuring of the Capital-labor relation itself.

Neoliberal Fascism As The Endpoint Of Casino Capitalism, Henry Giroux

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This article explores neoliberal fascism as a distinctive political formation within the current historical moment. In doing so, it first analyzes neoliberalism as a project that has since the 1970s destroyed all the commanding institutions of democracy while consolidating power in the hands of a financial elite. In addition, it analyzes neoliberalism as a movement, that produces and legitimates massive economic inequality and suffering, privatizes public goods, dismantles essential government agencies, and individualizes all social problems. Under such circumstances, neoliberalism creates the conditions for right wing extremists to mobilize the anger of white disenfranchised working class populations by both appealing …

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Effectiveness Of A Health Literacy Program For Enhancing Self-Care Behavior And Diabetes Prevention Among Pre-Diabetic Buddhist Monks In Upper Northeastern Thailand, Supattra Noo-In, Thidarat Somdee, Chitkamon Srichomphoo, Jirarat Ruetrakul, Chaloemporn Namyota, Le Ke Nghiep, Santisith Khiewkhern

Journal of Health Research

Background: Buddhist monks in Thailand experience distinctive lifestyle constraints—such as dependence on alms-based diets and restrictions on strenuous physical activity—that heighten their vulnerability to type 2 diabetes. This study examined the effectiveness of a structured health literacy program in improving diabetes-preventive self-care behaviors among pre-diabetic Buddhist monks in upper northeastern Thailand.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 72 pre-diabetic monks, evenly allocated to intervention and comparison groups. The intervention group completed a 24-week structured health literacy program. Health literacy and self-care behaviors were assessed using validated questionnaires before and after the intervention, and the data were analyzed using descriptive …

Applying Theory To Develop And Validate The Universal Health Coverage Literacy Scale: A New Measurement For The Thai Context, Saowanee Thongnopakun, Sawitree Visanuyothin, Natsariya Chaksomsak, Pongpaka Puntaluck, Saneewan Saneeyut, Aimutcha Wattanaburanon, Yuvadee Rodjarkpai, Tanunchai Boonnuk

Journal of Health Research

Background: Universal health coverage (UHC) literacy is vital for promoting equitable access to healthcare. However, Thailand lacks a validated tool specifically designed to measure UHC literacy within its cultural context. This study aimed to develop and validate such a tool, named the Universal Health Coverage Literacy Scale for the Thai Context (UHCL:TH).

Methods: A two-phase cross-sectional study design was employed. Phase 1 involved a literature review and identification of the tool’s key components through a two-round Modified Delphi Method process conducted with 19 multidisciplinary experts. Phase 2 focused on tool development and validation. Reliability was tested with 60 participants. Exploratory …

An Llm Agent For Cyber Threat Intelligence Gathering, Chris Begines

ERAU-NASA-NSF Aerospace Cybersecurity Workshop

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System For Ai-Driven Ui Control Via A Hardware Actuator Emulating A Human Interface Device, Shashwat Razdan

Defensive Publications Series

The ability of intelligent agents to perform complex, cross-application tasks may be constrained by a dependency on application-specific programming interfaces (APIs), which can limit interaction with user interfaces and adaptation to dynamic visual changes. A system can employ a closed-loop perception-action cycle where a multimodal intelligent agent analyzes visual data from a screen of a host device, such as a smartphone or computer, to predict a next action. A control application can translate this action into a sequence of low-level human interface device events. A peripheral hardware actuator device may receive these events and inject them into the host device's …