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Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Indulgence Versus Restraint: Exploration of A New Cultural Dimension in Context

Elena Chudnovskaya, Laura L.S. O’Hara

41-52

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10.36923/jicc.v22i2.54

Abstract: This study examines the intercultural experiences of eight Danish expatriates in Russia. In-depth interviews revealed three characteristics of Hofstede’s dimension: Indulgence verses Restraint (IVR). This study allows us to understand communication between restrained cultures (e.g., Russia) and indulgent cultures (e.g., Denmark). This carries implications for specific and in-depth workplace training to help managers improve intercultural... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Organizational Culture

Cross-Cultural Career Paths: Analyzing Traditional and Boundaryless Orientations Among Expatriates in Saudi Arabia's Banking Sector

Saeed T. Alshahrani

104-118

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10.36923/jicc.v24i3.887

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate differences in dominant career orientations between self-initiated expatriates (SIEs) and company-assigned expatriates (AEs). Schein’s career model provides a theoretical framework to investigate differences in career preferences and orientations between SIEs and AEs. This paper builds career constructs by dividing the eight career anchors into two groups (boundaryless and traditional-oriented anchors). The... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Evaluating Multicultural Educational Experiences and Intercultural Communication Competence in an Arab Context

Fahed Al-Sumait, Marta Tryzna , Mariam Alkazemi, Edward L. Boone

64-74

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10.36923/jicc.v22i2.59

Abstract: As an expatriate-majority state with a diverse multicultural and multilingual environment, Kuwait offers a distinctive opportunity for examining intercultural communication competence (ICC). This study examines the extent to which cognitive, affective, and behavioral predispositions toward ICC are present within the context of higher education by examining multilingual student populations at three local universities. Using survey data from... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

North American Academics in East Asia: Life in the English-speaking Enclave

Eva Maria Luef

56-71

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10.36923/jicc.v20i2.305

Abstract: While the hiring of international faculty is increasing among competitive universities, some universities face a major challenge in doing so: their foreign hires do not speak the primary language of instruction of that university. This study examines the host country language skills of expatriate academics in two countries: Korea and Japan. Specifically, this study investigates (a) the study effort invested and (b) the language proficiency... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education

Constant Learning, Reflecting, and Adjusting Experiences of Asian Scholars in U. S. Advertising Education

Huan Chen, Hoyoung Anthony Ahn, Ronald E. Taylor

1-15

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10.36923/jicc.v19i3.789

Abstract: Both Asian advertising graduate students and faculty members attending higher academic courses or working in U.S.A. face cultural and linguistic challenges that may cause real difficulties in their lives in their host country of U.S.A. Systematic research is needed to address those challenges and to expand our theoretical understanding of diversity in advertising education. Such research may help Asian graduate students and scholars to... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Linguistic And Sociocultural Adaptability In The Emergency And Rescue Field

Dalal S. Almubayei

183-201

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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1136

Abstract: This study investigates Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Kuwait, with a particular focus on the cultural awareness and communication adaptability of paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). EMS professionals routinely engage with patients from diverse sociocultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds, complexities that are further heightened by the urgent, high-pressure nature of emergency care. Given Kuwait’s unique... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Expatriate Power – a counteractive factor of intercultural Learning?

Martina Maletzky

1-18

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10.36923/jicc.v8i2.460

Abstract: Due to the advancement of globalization , overseas assignments are becoming increasingly necessary for the coordination of international subsidiaries or to guarantee the transfer of knowledge, among other things. However many of these assignments are unsuccessful in that either the business expatriates return earlier as planned or they do not perform as well as expected. Multiple reasons for the failure of such assignments have been... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and the Performance of Sino-Indonesian Joint Ventures: An Empirical Study

Bing CHI, Xiang Gao

38-55

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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.972

Abstract: China has emerged as Indonesia's largest trading partner, creating new opportunities for bilateral economic cooperation. However, challenges related to cultural differences in joint ventures have become increasingly important. Improving cross-cultural adaptability and joint venture performance is crucial to strengthen collaboration and exchange. This study aims to explain the theory of cross-cultural adaptation in joint ventures, establishing... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Women, Faith, and Power: Intercultural Tensions In Aceh’s Election Supervision

Ellisa Vikalista, Hardi Warsono, Rina Martini, Dewi Erowati

149-160

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10.36923/jicc.v25i4.1294

Abstract: Legally, the law in Indonesia has regulated and mandated female representation of 30%, but in the Aceh election supervisory institution, the representation figure does not reach the threshold. Aceh, as a province that was given the privilege of Sharia autonomy, actually experienced a deficit of representation, not caused by theological reasons, but because of structural obstacles and institutional bias. This study aims to evaluate the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education

EFL College Programmes In Egypt And Saudi Arabia: Advantages And Difficulties In Intercultural Instruction

Mohamed Amin Mekheimer, Abdulaziz Fageeh

128-143

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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.646

Abstract: The present study evaluated faculty and student perceptions of the challenges and benefits of intercultural and multicultural education in EFL college classrooms. Using the descriptive approach through survey, the study further investigates the benefits and barriers to inter/multicultural education in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, including content integration, acculturation pedagogy, and the incorporation of cultural knowledge in English as a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Adaptive Personality, Communication Competence and Psychological Health

Yang Soo Kim, Soon Chul Lee

1-18

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10.36923/jicc.v21i1.1

Abstract: Expatriate adjustment has gained wide attention because of its relevance to expatriates’ successful performance. This study examined the adaptation experience of Korean expatriates in India. Y.Y. Kim’s Integrative Theory of Cross-Cultural Adaptation offers a multidimensional system to explain the link between adaptive personality, communication and psychological health. Our analysis uses a self-reported questionnaire collected from 78 Korean... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Impediments to cultural teaching in EFL programmes at a Saudi University

Mohamed Amin A. Mekheimer, Hamad Aldosari

1-11

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10.36923/jicc.v11i2.527

Abstract: Literature in a given language is the ultimate culmination of cultural expression. However, in Saudi universities, the literature of the English language, mainly British and American, is meagrely taught due to dogmatic religious considerations. This study reviews relevant research on culture and literature teaching in EFL, and further delves into an exploration of the perceptions and attitudes of faculty and students with regard to why... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Re-examining Intercultural Competence in Mainland China through Actor-Network Theory

Yingying Ye

61-72

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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1194

Abstract: This study advances a re-conceptualization of intercultural competence as an emergent, relational practice constituted within dynamic networks of interaction. Employing a conceptual methodology informed by Actor-Network Theory (ANT), it proposes a perspective that considers both human and non-human actors/actants, including technological artifacts, semiotic and linguistic resources, institutional structures, and spatial-material... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Communication in International Humanitarian Relief: Profiling Ukrainian Boundary Spanners

Yana Diachkova, Sofiya Nikolaeva, Katherine Guertler

98-106

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10.36923/jicc.v25i1.1019

Abstract: Boundary spanning—the actions and roles individuals or organizations undertake to bridge differences and facilitate communication, collaboration, and understanding across diverse cultural, organizational, or geographical divisions—is an essential element of international cooperation. Set against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war, The purpose of this study is to explore the type of boundary spanning in this uncertain context, the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Witnesses of Wealth.Development Workers, Intercultural Communication and Norwegian National Identity

Kjetil Fretheim

1-12

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10.36923/jicc.v9i3.487

Abstract: In this article the broader topic of communication and identity is addressed through a discussion of intercultural involvement and national identity in the case of Norway. The main research question is how Norwegian expatriate development workers discursively sustain, challenge and (re)construct Norwegian national identity. Discussing this I draw on material from a recent study where I interviewed twenty-three development workers (). In the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies Intercultural Communication

The Green ASEAN Culture Festival as a Strategic Educational Instrument for Enhancing Intercultural Communicative Competence

Ika Merdekawati Kusmayadi, Rinda Aunillah Sirait, Rully Khairul Anwar

93-103

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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1185

Abstract: This study investigates the implementation of cross-cultural communication through the Green ASEAN Culture Festival at Universitas Padjadjaran, positioning it as a strategic pedagogical tool for fostering intercultural competence in higher education. Employing a qualitative case study design, the research integrates data from 15 semi-structured interviews with student organizers and performers representing five academic programs, as well as... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Teaching cultural awareness in the intercultural classroom

Ulrike Meyer

1-07

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10.36923/jicc.v9i1.473

Abstract: The paper presents a purely pedagogical application of Amin Maalouf's "identity check-up" as a tool which has proved to be useful in cultural mixed classes as a basis for self-analysis and discussion, and as a means of preventing the development of stereotypes and prejudices. Revised version of a paper given at the conference Changing Identities in a globalized world . 29th November – 1st December, 2007- Faculty of... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

International career aspirations: Can multicultural personality traits predict the interest in working abroad?

Ana Carballal-Broome, María-José Pinillos

11-21

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10.36923/jicc.v22i2.35

Abstract: The business world is faced with the need to create new strategies in order to identify a global mentality and an international motivation in professionals who hardly work anymore in monocultural environments. This study investigates the characteristics of international career aspirations in order to identify multicultural personality traits that may predict interest in working abroad. An empirical research has been carried out with 243... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Intercultural Communication And Professional Practice...

Interpersonal Intercultural Adaptation Orientations: A Qualitative Study of Engineering Professionals

Brent Jesiek, Samantha Lapka, Kris Acheson, Franki Kung

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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1324

Abstract: Professionals in engineering and many other fields are often expected to work on global teams, setting the stage for frequent interpersonal interactions that span cultural boundaries. To further investigate the nature of such experiences, the findings presented in this paper are based on data collected via interviews and focus groups with 23 technical professionals who had varying levels of exposure to intercultural teamwork. Using an... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Global English versus local language during a sojourn abroad: A narrative study

Anna Szczepaniak-Kozak, Emilia Wąsikiewicz-Firlej, Hadrian Lankiewicz

53-63

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10.36923/jicc.v22i2.58

Abstract: This paper investigates the interplay between language and intercultural communication with a special focus on the importance of working knowledge of foreign languages other than English for a satisfactory experience during longer sojourns abroad. Its authors present a revised understanding of the role of lingua franca English and a local language (here Polish) in intercultural relationships, especially the crucial influence of local... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Intercultural Communication Through Hypermedia

Kaisu Korhonen

1-09

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10.36923/jicc.v1i1.353

Abstract: The objective of interculturally-oriented language teaching is intercultural competence. The theory of perspective transformation (Taylor 1994) provides a model for the learning of intercultural communication. When practicing, the cognitive, affective, and behavioral components of competence as well as students' stage of intercultural sensitivity must be paid attention to. The Culture General Assimilator (Brislin et al. 1986; 1996) is a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Invisible Bridge: How Foreign Tourism Professionals Foster Bridging Social Capital in Japan

Renata Andrea Szabo

101-115

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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1082

Abstract: This study investigates the role of foreign tourism professionals in Japan as key agents of bridging social capital within the tourism industry. These individuals serve as cultural mediators, interpreting Japanese traditions, social norms, and practices for international audiences while facilitating connections between local communities and global visitors. The research adopts a participatory observation approach, in which the author... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Organizational Culture

Emotional Culture, Communication Climate, and Creative Idea Withholding: A Curvilinear Perspective

Ahmad Adeel, Sajid Mohy-ud-din, Kaleem Ahmed, Kamel Dhay

39–51

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10.36923/jicc.v26i2.1441

Abstract: Creative idea withholding constitutes a significant yet insufficiently examined obstacle to organizational innovation, as unexpressed ideas cannot be evaluated or implemented. Although previous research has generally depicted emotional environments as uniformly advantageous for creativity and voice, recent perspectives indicate that emotional norms may also restrict expression by fostering self-censorship. Drawing on emotional culture theory,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Effect of Biographical Variables on Employees' Adaptation to Intercultural Communication in a University of Technology

Maria Mushaathoni

133-145

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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.191

Abstract: Effective intercultural communication is one possible way of improving intercultural competency and ultimately assisting an organisation to achieve success. Employees from different cultural backgrounds are required to adapt and accommodate each other in intercultural communication interactions. Therefore, this article sought to establish the effects of biographical variables on employees at a university of technology. An online... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Semantic Priming in the Process of Learning English: Peculiarities of Bilinguals and Monolinguals

Svitlana Romanchuk, Nataliia Yuhan, Alina Chernyakova, Mykhailo Torchynskyi, Anatolii Vysotskyi

121-130

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10.36923/jicc.v25i1.1013

Abstract: The Publisher has retracted this article in agreement with the Editor-in-Chief. Upon investigation, it was found that the submission involved fraudulent practices and unauthorized third-party involvement in the whole editorial process. Additionally, a third party was also involved in issuing the fake acceptance letter in PDF format. The journal has no affiliation with any third-party agent involved. This retraction is made in accordance with... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Intercultural And Professional Skills in Student Mobility to Boost Employability

Maria Luisa Sierra-Huedo, Jennifer Foucart

1-12

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10.36923/jicc.v22i3.68

Abstract: The internationalisation of higher education institutions is mainly focused on mobility programs. Increasingly programs try to improve the intercultural learning of their students through internationalising their curriculum and assessing their intercultural experiences. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the acquisition of intercultural competence and professional skills of higher education students during a specific short Erasmus+... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Gender Studies

Women’s Empowerment Model Based on Cultural Literature to Realize Tourism Aware Villages in Sustainable Development

Rosramadhana Rosramadhana, Sudirman Sudirman, Zulaini Zulaini, Muhammad Iqbal, Milisi Sembiring

144-153

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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.184

Abstract: The aim of this research is the theoretical development of cultural values to understand the unique human differences from the women's empowerment approach, implementing strengthening of the cultural literacy-based women's empowerment model in order to create a tourism-aware village in sustainable development. Employing a virtual ethnographic approach, the study involved an online search for digital literacy materials related to women's... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Globalisation or Glocalisation? Intercultural.....

Sustaining Intercultural Contact: Developing the Intercultural Communicative Competence of EFL Undergraduates in China

Yanping Zhou, Hafriza Burhanudeen

13-26

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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.281

Abstract: This article explores intercultural contact as a pathway for the development of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) among EFL undergraduates in China during the post-pandemic era. Adopting an exploratory qualitative design with self-reports and focus group interviews as instruments, the challenges faced by EFL undergraduates in intercultural communication and intercultural contact pathways for ICC development were elicited with... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Critical Discourse Analysis of Intercultural Communication through the Lens of Multiculturality and Interraciality

Jennifer Tan-de Ramos

37-48

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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.578

Abstract: Recent research on Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) has focused on the identity construction of agents within discourse. This study delves into intercultural communication through the lens of multiculturality and interraciality. Employing the CDA framework, the research investigates how online Filipino Chinese writers construct their identities and those of their readers, examining the dynamics of dominance and subordination in selected... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Globalisation or Glocalisation? Intercultural.....

Superficial Causes of AUM Theory Affect Uncertainty and Anxiety among Students in a High-Context Culture

Hui Wen Sun, Norliana Hashim, Jen Sern Tham , Rosmiza Bidin , Zhenyi Li

120-132

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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.235

Abstract: International students in Malaysian universities face uncertainty and anxiety toward a multi-new culture, a must-encountered cultural shock. This study investigated the relationship between superficial causes of AUM theory and uncertainty and anxiety in a high-context culture. In this study, 388 international students from different faculties were chosen through a method called stratified random sampling, which sampled two public universities... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education

Education as a Strategic Domain of National Security Culture in the Information Age: A Qualitative Scoping Review

Olena Makarchuk, Olena Нrechanovska, Liudmyla Hetmanenko, Viktor Rovnyi, Nina Petrukha

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10.36923/jicc.v26i2.1429

Abstract: National security culture has emerged as an important factor shaping state behavior in contemporary international relations. In the current geopolitical environment, culture increasingly functions as a dimension of warfare and of national security, including information security. Drawing on a qualitative scoping review and grounded-theory-informed coding within a constructivist framework, this article examines the role of culture in the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Gender Studies

Teacher Educators’ Perceptions of Factors Influencing Gender Mainstreaming Implementation in University Teaching 30 Years after Beijing

Cristina Miralles-Cardona, Esther Chiner, Renáta Tichá, José M. Esteve-Faubel, Brian H. Abery,...

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10.36923/jicc.v25i1.1005

Abstract: This study explores the perceptions of teacher educators at a public higher education institution in Alicante, Spain, regarding the implementation of gender mainstreaming (GM) in university teaching. Addressing a historically under-researched area, the research examines the impact of GM policies on teacher education programs and identifies barriers to the effective integration of a gender-responsive approach. Using qualitative methods,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Contribution of Sharia Accounting Characters in Anti-Corruption Culture

Agus Arwani, Suparna Wijaya, Muhammad Fadila Laitupa, Muh. Sabir Mustafa, Mochamad Heru Riza...

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10.36923/jicc.v22i4.46

Abstract: This research aims to examine the values inherent in sharia accounting to aid in the development of anti-corruption culture concepts. This article employs the literature review technique. The literature approach is a data-gathering technique often employed in social research to retrace historical data. This research demonstrates that Sharia accounting’s character values may be utilized to develop anti-corruption accounting culture. Using the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Understanding Creativity: Role of Psychological...

Linking Gender To Creativity: Role of Risk Taking and Support For Creativity Towards Creative Potential of Employees

Dini Turipanam Alamanda, Adel Ahmed, Dedy Achmad Kurniady, Agus Rahayu, Israr Ahmad, Nik Alif...

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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.219

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to lay its prime focus on the support for creativity that defines the self-analysis of creative capabilities and potential among men and women. Benefitting from the cross-level interactionist perspective, social role theory, and role congruity theory, this research developed an integrated multilevel model to examine gender differences in risk-taking behavior and determine how the contextual factor of support for... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Developing An Intercultural Competence Instrument In Foreign Language Teaching Context: A Study Of Chinese Students Of Spanish As A Foreign Language

Tzu Yiu Chen

44-55

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10.36923/jicc.v22i4.84

Abstract: The present study aims to develop an intercultural competence (IC) instrument for Chinese students of Spanish as a Foreign Language (SFL). In order to do so, we took steps to modify the statements and confirm the validity of the IC instrument. The new instrument was validated by using exploratory factor analysis through a self-report methodology. The results showed that the instrument possessed adequate validity and reliability. The 28-item... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Multicultural Synergy and Team Performance: The Mediating Role of Cultural Integration In Malaysian Universities

Kavitha Balakrishnan, Ajitha Angusamy, Hafizul Amin Ngatlia, Miza Izwanis Mangso, Krishnaveni...

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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1286

Abstract: This study examines the relationship between team performance and subjective well-being in multicultural organizational contexts, and the mediating role of cultural integration in these relationships. Existing research highlights that understanding well-being is essential in enhancing team outcomes, yet limited studies have explored this link across diverse work settings. These findings support using well-being as a significant predictor when... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Semiotic Analysis of Sundanese Culture Spells: Exploring Its Discursive Level and Cultural Connotation

Tatan Tawami, Lia Maulia Indrayani, Cece Sobarna, Susi Yuliawati

154-161

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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.515

Abstract: This paper presents a semiotic analysis focusing on the discursive level. This study investigates the figurative components, syntactical/grammatical features, and enunciative components of the signs embedded in Sundanese cultural spells, specifically Asihan Leugeut teuerup. A qualitative descriptive method was implemented to unveil the meanings and interpretations presented in the spells. The study discovered that: (1) the sign reference,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Organizational Ethnography Analysis: Participation of Islamic Religious Leaders in Handling Covid-19 through Integrative Communication

Nurhayani Saragih, Suraya Mansur, Ellys Lestari Pambayun, Topikurohman Topikurohman

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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.163

Abstract: This study aims to explain the participative actions of researchers (ethnographers) in synergising culture and values between Public Relations Officers from the Bogor City Government, West Java, Indonesia, and Islamic religious leaders in handling the Covid-19 pandemic through integrated communication. The research method used is organisational ethnography to identify and find sociocultural barriers between informants (public relations... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections The Role of Artificial Intelligence...

Blended-Learning Training and Evaluation: A Qualitative Study

Bansu Irianto Ansari, Junaidi Junaidi, Suci Maulina, Herman Herman, Ilham Kamaruddin, Abdul...

155-164

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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.201

Abstract: This study aims to investigate lecturers' understanding of blended learning and skills in using several platforms for blended learning-based lectures, the effectiveness of the training on blended learning to improve lecturers’ competence, and the impact of the blended-learning lectures on their students’ learning outcomes. A quantitative approach was implemented in this research. The participants involved 30 lecturers and 67 students of... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies Gender Studies

Analysis of Gender Discourse Bias and Gender Discrimination in Social Media: A Case Study of the TikTok Platform

Qingxia Yin, Karmilah Binti Binti Abdullah

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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.802

Abstract: In the contemporary landscape of new media, social media platforms, particularly exemplified by TikTok, offer female users accessible and cost-effective means for self-expression and communication. However, this study reveals that such platforms, despite their apparent openness and liberality, have not effectively challenged or changed the persistent and deep-rooted issue of gender discrimination that women face. This research adopts a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Globalisation or Glocalisation? Intercultural.....

I wish that I could have friends: The Intercultural Friendship Experience of Omani Students at US Universities

Mohammed Juma Alkharusi, Reynaldo Gacho Segumpan

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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.274

Abstract: The domain of intercultural friendships between international and host national students represents a pivotal aspect of international higher education and intercultural communication. In response to the evident research gap within this realm, we conducted a phenomenological inquiry to explore how eight Omani students establish friendships with US host students and the factors that might either facilitate or impede these intercultural... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The social neuroscience of persuasion approach to the religious intercultural communication: A conceptual evidence from Sidhwa’s novel ‘An American Brat’

Muhammad Zammad Aslam, Ahmad Alsharairi, Sami Hussein Hakeem Barzani, Rasha Alyaqoub, Norhafezah...

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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.629

Abstract: The study aims to understand the influence of religio-cultural right-wing persuasion in intercultural communication, as exhibited in a novel representing Pakistani national culture and Parsee minority culture. The methodology involves directed qualitative content analysis of Bapsi Sidhwa’s novel “An American Brat,” using a conceptual model/framework adapting/extracting coding protocol from Morin and Renvoisé’s model to analyze communication... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Elaboration of Underpinning Methods and Data Analysis Process of Directed Qualitative Content Analysis for Communication Studies

Rasha Alyaqoub, Ahmad Alsharairi, Muhammad Zammad Aslam

108-116

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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.573

Abstract: Directed qualitative content analysis (QCA) is a qualitative analysis method that has been recently explained and employed practically by a few researchers at the international level. They employed it deductively in most cases, primarily within qualitative research guidelines. In contrast to the inductive method, which starts with a general hypothesis and builds upon it as it gathers data, the deductive method, also known as the directed... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Headlines and Hegemony: Unraveling Ideological Narratives in Arab and Western Media's Portrayal of Arab Women

Bushra Sabah, Azianura Hani Shaari, Ashinida Aladdin

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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.315

Abstract: This study investigates the ideologies and strategies used in the news discourse on Arab women. Initially, it aims to analyze the macro strategies and then highlights the micro strategies used to achieve the macro strategies proposed by van Dijk. It also identifies the ideologies of the selected newspapers regarding Arab women. Four newspapers were selected: the Washington Post, Daily Mail, Arab newspaper, and Gulf Times. The findings reveal... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Acculturative Stress and Socio-Demographic Influences: A Comparative Study of Asian and African International Students in China

Flemmings Fishani Ngwira, Hanna Yeshinegus Adamseged, Wellman Kondowe

191-199

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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.990

Abstract: International students often face challenges in adapting to new living and learning environments. This study investigated the levels of acculturative stress and its contributing factors among Asian and African international students in five internationally recognized universities in Wuhan, Hubei. A total of 243 students participated in the study, completing a questionnaire based on an adapted version of the Acculturative Stress Scale for... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education Intercultural Communication

The Role of Liberal Arts Courses on Students’ Multicultural Attitude And Entrepreneurial Motivation In The Tourism Sector

Hongyu Chen, Yaoping Liu, Wannaporn Siripala, Junaidi Junaidi

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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1207

Abstract: China is a culturally diverse country with a significant population of ethnic minority groups. In recent years, the government has emphasized tourism as a strategic tool for fostering education and entrepreneurial awareness, particularly among Generation Z. This study aims to investigate the extent to which liberal arts courses influence students’ multicultural attitudes and entrepreneurial motivation in the tourism sector. The research... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Understanding Creativity: Role of Psychological...

Role of Leader-Member Exchange, Knowledge Hiding, Prosocial Motivation, And Impression Management Motivation for The Creative Potential of Employees

Ade Manadin, Aan Komariah, Diding Nurdin, Eka Prihatin, Asep Priatna, Nuphanudin Nuphanudin

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10.36923/jicc.v23i3.280

Abstract: The main purpose of the research was to investigate whether employees who develop a high-quality leader-member exchange (LMX), do they also engage in knowledge exchange activities or they hide knowledge, and do their knowledge hiding affects creativity. Data for this investigation were collected from 413 subordinates and their respective 57 supervisors working in a pharmaceutical organisation operating in Jakarta, Indonesia. The collected... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Understanding Creativity: Role of Psychological...

Leader Member Exchange and Creative Idea Endorsement: The Role of Supportive and Challenging Voice

Marwan Marwan, Aan Komariah, Dedy Achmad Kurniady, Sony Muhammad Ikhsan Mangkuwinata, Ahmad...

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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.279

Abstract: This study seeks to investigate why speaking out is not viewed positively in certain instances, but, at times, doing so results in both management support for the pitched proposals and improved interpersonal correlations for individuals doing so. Data was collected from two sources: employees and their supervisors of a telecommunication services organization in Indonesia. The data collected from 367 subordinates and 98 supervisors was then... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Media’s Influence on Shaping Public Opinion during Martial Law

Yuriy Bidzilya, Yevhen Solomin, Viacheslav Shvets, Andrii Heletei, Hanna Hetsko

146-155

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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.979

Abstract: This article explores the role of various media in shaping public opinion during martial law in Ukraine. The study aims to evaluate the extent to which media influences public perception, unity, and societal response under the conditions of military conflict. The research methods employed include content analysis of mass media materials, sociological surveys, and graphic and comparative analyses to measure media impact. The study is based on... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Chinese Intercultural Competence Scale and the External Factors of Spanish as a Foreign Language

Tzu Yiu Chen

43-55

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10.36923/jicc.v23i3.240

Abstract: The current study aimed to assess the intercultural competence (IC) of Chinese students of Spanish as a foreign language (SFL) using Chen's (2019) Chinese Intercultural Competence Scale (CICS), as well as to investigate which external factors influence the acquisition of IC in the field of SFL. The quantitative data from the study show that the participants' IC level was neither high nor low. Their level of IC was affected by age, study... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

WeChat Use And Cross-Cultural Adaptation of International Students In China: The Mediating Role of Social Self-Efficacy

Kai Zhang, Su-Hie Ting

56-67

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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.967

Abstract: An increasing number of international students are pursuing studies in China and encounter challenges and uncertainty in a new foreign environment. Cross-cultural adaptation is influenced by social self-efficacy, social interaction, and WeChat use but little is known about the interaction of these three factors in influencing cross-cultural adaptation. The study examined the mediating role of social self-efficacy in the relationship between... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Linguistic and Semiotic Analysis of Memes with English and Arabic Humor Captions

Juhaina Maan Al-Issawi, Wajed Al Ahmad, Nasaybah Walid Awajan

115-133

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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.962

Abstract: This study aimed to examine memes from a linguistic and cultural perspective, focusing on humor expressed through English and Arabic captions in memes collected from Facebook and Instagram. Using a mixed-method approach that combined quantitative and qualitative methods, corpus linguistics was employed to collect 60 memes—30 Arabic and 30 English. The study sought to highlight the similarities and differences in the methods used to express... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Culture of Islamic Economic Principles and Democracy and Welfare Based on Pancasila Ideology

Bambang Guritno, Ratna Sari Dewi, Farida Arianti, Andrew Shandy Utama, Norvadewi Norvadewi, Oki...

55-65

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10.36923/jicc.v23i1.43

Abstract: This study aimed to obtain data from previous studies on the relevance culture of Islamic economic principles and democracy and welfare based on the Pancasila ideology. Our data search was conducted electronically on many international and national publications between 2010 and 2021. Furthermore, our data has been analyzed involving several techniques such as data analysis, interpretation, in-depth analysis of critical evaluation, and drawing... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

The Mediating Role of Normative Beliefs about Aggression on the Relationship between Violent Digital Games and Students’ Aggressive Behaviour

Mohammad Eneizat, Obaidah Alrababah, Mikhled Alnawafah

1-10

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10.36923/jicc.v24i3.800

Abstract: Many adolescents are exposed to violent content in digital games due to their widespread use. Aggression among students is becoming more common throughout the world, including in Jordan. In light of this, the study explored how exposure to violent digital games influences students' aggression. Normative beliefs about aggression (NBAA) are also discussed based on the prediction that this variable mediates the relationships between violent... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Filipino Americans and the Glass Ceiling: A Quantitative Analysis of Cultural Adherence, Assertiveness, and Management

Abby Hamilton, Daniel G. J. Kuchinka

66-76

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10.36923/jicc.v22i4.45

Abstract: With a sample of 473 Filipino Americans in 35 states in the United States, this quantitative study was designed to investigate factors which surround Filipino Americans’ glass ceiling challenges in attaining higher-level positions in the workplace. The investigation explored the related variables, including years of management experience, adherence to two dimensions of Filipino cultural values (interpersonal norms and conservatism), and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Indigenous language preservation: A study of the Tshivenḓa speech community in South Africa

Phethani Progress Mudau, Itani Peter Mandende , Maria Mushaathoni

1-12

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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.969

Abstract: This sociolinguistic study explored the significance of language preservation through the use of indigenous forms of address by the Vhavenḓa in South Africa. Indigenous forms of address are integral to the language and cultural identity of a society. Furthermore, they are indispensable in the preservation of the language and culture of any society. Ignoring the use of these forms of address can lead to language shift or even extinction. This... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Conceptual Integration of Contextual Synonyms in Contemporary English Media Discourse

Iryna Kazymir, Nadia Yesypenko, Olga Soloviova, Olena Hnatkovska, Oksana Staryk

93-102

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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1356

Abstract: Contextual synonymy plays a significant role in contemporary media discourse by shaping semantic emphasis and emotional framing through figurative lexical choices. While previous research has examined metaphorical and evaluative language within individual domains, systematic cross-discursive comparisons remain limited. This study investigates the mechanisms underlying the creation and functioning of contextual synonyms in medical, political,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Silent Signal: A Mirror Leadership and Intercultural Communication Beyond Strategic Boundaries

Muhammad Atif Bashir, Saeed Banihashemi, Muhammad Taimoor, Mohammad Fakhrul Islam, Katalin Szabó

115-130

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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1328

Abstract: The post-pandemic work environment has intensified emotional strain, hybrid-work fatigue, and cognitive disengagement, making it increasingly difficult for leaders to sustain trust and authentic engagement in diverse, digitally disrupted teams. Existing leadership models emphasize cognition and behavior but overlook the real-time emotional, relational, and physiological processes that shape contemporary managerial dynamics. This study... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Communication Type In Trial: Ethnography Communication In Indonesian Criminal Courtroom Process

Aan Widodo

156-167

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10.36923/jicc.v24i3.891

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore and describe the levels of communication that occur during criminal trials, specifically focusing on the indictment, examination, prosecution, and verdict hearings. Employing a qualitative approach, this research utilizes Dell Hymes' ethnography of communication framework to analyze courtroom interactions. Data were collected through interviews with nine informants and observations of trials at the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Cultivating Intercultural Communicative Competence in Chinese General University Students Using the Triad-Layers Model

Zheng Yang, Wilawan Champakaew, Sasima Charubusp

1-13

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10.36923/jicc.vi.1206

Abstract: Developing intercultural communicative competence among Chinese university students is essential in the era of globalization; however, disparities persist between ranked universities and general universities. While RUs benefit from extensive internationalization resources, general universities often lack structured intercultural communication instruction and opportunities due to resource disparities, prestige, or geographic constraints, and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Digital Stress and Psychological Outcomes in Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants: A Systematic Literature Review

Yining Liu, Mohd. Khairie Ahmad

1-18

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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1202

Abstract: This SLR was conducted in the field of digital communication in the specific context of intercultural communication. The main purpose of this SLR was to assess studies on psychological outcomes, anxiety, self-efficacy, and social media fatigue (SMF) among digital natives and digital immigrants who use social media and experience social media overload (SMO). Unlike meta-analyses, which statistically combine effect sizes, the present study was... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

9E Learning And Teaching Model And Its Application In Higher Secondary Education School System

khalid Javed Assi; Norazlinda Binti Saad, Surendran A/L Sankaran

45-54

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10.36923/jicc.v23i1.127

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to implement the 9E Learning and Teaching Model (9E LTM). The impact of Critical Thinking Skills (CTS), analysis, and inference on students' statistics achievement observed through constructivist theory. A population of higher secondary school statistics students and a sample from this study were drawn, from randomly selected higher secondary public schools in four native areas of Punjab province, Pakistan, in... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Gender Studies

Black Women’s Lived Experiences of Informal Street Trading in East London, South Africa

Thenjiwe Meyiwa, Madoda Cekiso, Thabisile Maphumulo, Mashudu C. Mashige

162-171

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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.812

Abstract: The study sought to evaluate women’s lived experiences of informal street trading in East London with specific reference to the coping strategies they adopt and their challenges within the industry. A qualitative method was used, adopting a case study design. Interviews were conducted with fourteen street trader women participants who were purposefully selected because of the artefacts they displayed for sale. Data collected through... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Reaction Profiles by Americans, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese on ‘Skeletons in the Family Closet’ Topics

Charles McHugh

1-13

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10.36923/jicc.v1i1.355

Abstract: Americans, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese ( N =250) rated 57 random proposed conversation topics on a five-point scale (i.e., very good, good, neutral, bad, very bad) to a same-culture, same-sex school friend. Five factors emerge and are characterized as: Familial Biographical Data , Skeletons in the Family Closet , Small Talk Topics , Personal Information Topics , and Intimate Relations Topics . For the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

A Search for a Common Thread: Iranian, Afghan, and Tajik EFL Students' Perceptions of Academic Misconduct

Rasoul Mohammad Hosseinpur, Reza Bagheri Nevisi, Ahmad Nawab Sultani

13-23

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10.36923/jicc.v23i1.91

Abstract: The paucity of studies on plagiarism in some under-explored contexts, such as Afghanistan and Tajikistan, highlight the necessity of conducting this study. To this end, 200 Iranian, 185 Afghan, and 170 Tajik EFL students, who share certain commonalities regarding culture and language, participated in the study. The iThenticate (2013) questionnaire and two essay-type questions on the main reasons for committing plagiarism and possible ways to... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Occidentalism Revisited: Insights from Contemporary Anglophone Arab Diasporic Literature

Ahmed Shalabi, Yousef Abu Amrieh

134-145

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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.977

Abstract: Occidentalism has traditionally been regarded as a theoretical perspective through which the Arab “self” represents the Western “other.” Scholars who have made critical and insightful contributions to the development of the concept of Occidentalism within Arab literary traditions include Hasan Hanafi, Rasheed El-Enany, Zahia Smail Salhi, and most recently, Ahmed Shalabi and Yousef Abu Amrieh. Shalabi and Abu Amrieh have proposed a new... [...] Read more

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Influence of Education 4.0 on English Language Instruction in Telangana’s Engineering Institutions

Vaddi Srivani, Anandhan Hariharasudan

50-57

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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.165

Abstract: The current study focuses on the effects of English language instruction using Education 4.0 in Telangana's engineering institutions. Telangana has many educational facilities that offer Education 4.0, or technology-based learning. It fosters creativity in education. At the fundamental level, students can learn by being provided with a self-learning opportunity. The majority of the subjects were learned through Education 4.0. As a result,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Identifying and Resolving Conflicts Using Local Wisdom: A Qualitative Study

Jusmianti Garing, Winci Firdaus, Herianah Herianah, Muhammad Ridwan, Erniati Erniati, Satwiko...

69-81

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10.36923/jicc.v23i3.156

Abstract: For a long time, Maluku civilization has been heterogeneous. It can be seen in differences in ethnicity, beliefs, language, and culture, creating conflicts. This research intends to identify and resolve conflicts utilizing local wisdom, particularly regional language, and cultural viewpoints. It is a descriptive qualitative study that adopts an ethnolinguistic perspective to analyze data. Data was collected through participatory observation... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

How Cultural Intelligence-Based Principal Leadership Affects Teacher Task Performance: The Mediating Role of Organizational Culture and School Governance

Widodo Widodo, Jafriansen Damanik, Adolf Bastian, Chandrawaty Chandrawaty, Harsono Sariyo

172-185

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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.292

Abstract: The effective significance of leadership for school organizations focuses on several elements, such as collaboration motivation and educational environment establishment. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the effects of cultural intelligence-based principal leadership (CI-BPL) on organizational culture, school governance, and teacher task performance, accompanied by the analysis of a new empirical model prioritizing the mediation... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Exploring the Persuasiveness of Valenced Fake News: A Construal-Level Theory Perspective

Olga Novoselova, Judit Simon, Ildikó Kemény, Lóránt Dénes Dávid

156-172

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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.958

Abstract: This study explores how fake news messages impact readers’ perceptions of credibility. By combining valenced framing and construal-level theory, the research examines how temporal, spatial, and mental construal dimensions can moderate the relationship between fake news and credibility. A quantitative method was adopted, applying repeated-measures ANOVA analysis. To measure framing effects, 16 negative and 16 positive fake news stories about... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Research into Intercultural Communicative Competence: A Model Test

Ali Asghar Ghasemi, Moussa Ahmadian

75-87

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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.75

Abstract: This study intended to propose a model of intercultural communicative competence integrating international posture, L2 motivational self-system, autonomy, and cognitive learning strategies. To do so, 180 EFL learners in the Iranian EFL context, selected by convenience sampling procedure, participated in the study. The findings, derived from structural equation modeling, showed that the model adequately fits to the data. That was discussed... [...] Read more

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Process of Inclusion of Students From Ethnic Communities In Conventional University Education

River Chávez Santos, Yuri Reina Marín, Angelica María Carrasco Rituay, Einstein Sánchez Bardales,...

97-114

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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.920

Abstract: This study aimed to analyze the inclusion process for students from the Awajún and Wampis ethnic communities within conventional university education in Peru. A case study design with an interpretative qualitative approach was employed. Data were collected using semi-structured, in-depth interviews with five students—three from the Awajún community and two from the Wampis community—selected through convenience sampling. Additionally, two life... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Organizational Culture

How Culture Is Communicatively Constituted In Intercultural Healthcare Organizations: Leadership Sensegiving, Knowledge Sharing, And Employee Innovation

Ahmad Adeel, Ghulam Hussain, Ahmad Aziz Sheikh

32-43

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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1409

Abstract: Healthcare organisations are increasingly intercultural workplaces in which leadership, knowledge sharing, and innovation are shaped through ongoing communicative negotiation across cultural differences. However, much existing research treats culture as a static background condition and under-theorises how leadership communication constitutes organisational realities. Drawing on intercultural communication theory, the communicative... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Impact of Women Borrowers Culture on the Financial Efficiency of Microfinance Institutions in ASEAN-4 Countries

Eni Murdiati, Nurazilah Zainal, Achmad Syarifudin, Zuraidah Mohd Sanusi, Zahari Md Rodzi

25-32

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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.96

Abstract: This paper examines the impact of women borrowers' culture on the financial efficiency of microfinance institutions (MFIs) between the years 2011 to 2019. The sample data consisted of 90 MFIs from ASEAN-4 countries. As the first stage analysis, data envelopment analysis (DEA) was employed to determine the score of financial efficiency for the MFIs. In the second stage, Multivariate Panel Regression Analysis were used to examine the impact of... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Interplay between Social Media and Cultural Adjustment: Analysis of the Subjective Well-Being, Social Support, and Social Media Use of Asian International Students in the U.S.

Ming Xie , Chin-Chung Chao

22-32

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10.36923/jicc.v22i2.37

Abstract: This research focuses on social media use by Asian international students in the U.S. and its impacts on their subjective well-being, social support, and cultural adjustment. In-depth interviews were conducted with 17 international students from six Asian countries who are studying in a Midwestern University in the U.S. The research finds that social media helps to compensate Asian international students for the loss of social support and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Graduation in Editorials: Force and Focus in Saudi and American Persuasive Discourse

Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Alzahrani

12-24

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10.36923/jicc.v26i2.1423

Abstract: This study presents a contrastive analysis of the Graduation subsystem within Appraisal Theory, examining the strategic deployment of Force and Focus resources in newspaper editorials from two sociocultural contexts: Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat, Arabic) and the United States (The New York Times, English). While existing Appraisal research has largely emphasized Attitude and Engagement, the role of Graduation in shaping persuasive discourse... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections The Role of Artificial Intelligence...

Women in Society Through the Aspect of Language

Ezhilarasan Balamurali, Anandhan Hariharasudan, Merly Thaniel Gnanamuthu

107-112

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10.36923/jicc.v23i1.149

Abstract: Our use of language conveys referential meanings and attitudes. The idea that women are unimportant to critical life issues that males handle first is the basis for " woman's la nguage". Women's marginalization and helplessness are mirrored in all the views they are required to talk about, and they are speaking. Speaking in a way that is not proper for women, avoiding expressing strong emotions, favouring expressions of uncertainty, and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Semantic Knowledge Graphs for Intercultural and Ethnographic Diversity in the Greater Mekong Subregion

Wirapong Chansanam, Lan Thi Nguyen, Chunqiu Li, Christopher Khoo Soo Guan

11-24

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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1161

Abstract: This study aims to design, develop, and evaluate a semantic knowledge graph (KG) and web application that ethically and effectively represents the ethnographic diversity of 375 ethnic groups across Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, and China. Addressing the limitations of conventional Knowledge Organization Systems (KOS), the project integrates semantic web technologies with community-informed data to capture complex relationships... [...] Read more

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Impoliteness strategies reported and issued on website reviews by clients of New York and Madrid social services centres

Rosa María Pacheco Baldó

1-10

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10.36923/jicc.v22i2.33

Abstract: This paper analyses the negative reviews that some users of social services in New York and Madrid posted on Google. The aim is to relate the impoliteness strategies that the users of these centres reported to have received or that they issued themselves with the cultural values of the groups they belong to. To achieve this, twenty American and Spanish centres were analysed, obtaining more than two hundred negative comments that,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

"For Them, The Hijab Means Dangerous Arabs" – Between Policy And Practice: Challenges In Implementing The Integration Of Arab Teachers In Hebrew Schools

Dolly Eliyahu-Levi, Avi Gvura

127-139

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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1186

Abstract: This study investigates the challenges associated with implementing the Israeli Ministry of Education’s policy to integrate Arab female teachers into Hebrew-speaking schools, guided by Social Identity Theory and Realistic Conflict Theory. Employing a qualitative-phenomenological approach, the research is based on semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 23 teachers (14 Jewish and 9 Arab) working across various levels of the Hebrew education... [...] Read more

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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Negotiating Cultural Values in Pesantren as Islamic Educational Institutions: A Case Study from Eastern Indonesia

Onok Yayang Pamungkas, Eko Suroso, Suhanah Suhanah, Novita Siswayanti, Adi Fathul Qohar, Titi...

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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1258

Abstract: This study examines the negotiation of cultural values in Lombok Islamic boarding schools through an intercultural perspective. Its main focus is to analyze how pesantren become an intercultural space for negotiating cultural diversity amid modernization, using Bourdieu's theory. A qualitative approach with critical ethnographic methods was used. Data were collected from 36 participants, in-depth interviews with key informants, and document... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies Intercultural Communication

Awajún Pottery, Gender, and Transformation: From Social Prestige to Market Logic

Alondra Oviedo, Alex Melendez, Stefany Zabarburu, Erick Abanto López

104-115

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10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1157

Abstract: Pottery making among the Awajún has historically been a feminine practice that intertwined technical expertise, symbolic prestige, and community legitimacy. In recent decades, however, this practice has been reshaped by market-oriented logics and "cultural rescue" initiatives that have altered its original meanings and social functions. This study explores how the transformation of traditional Awajún pottery, historically a ritual, feminine,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

A Cross-Cultural Study on Iranian and Arab L2 Learners’ Foreign Language Anxiety

Vahid Rahmani Doqaruni

54-64

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10.36923/jicc.v22i3.47

Abstract: This study is an attempt to provide an alternative insight into the nature of foreign language anxiety (FLA) from a cross-cultural perspective. The participants were 122 Arab and 107 Iranian second/foreign language students. The present study used a mixed methods design, i.e. questionnaire and interview, to gain a richer understanding of the participants’ FLA. It was found that in addition to experiencing anxiety due to pressures related to... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education Intercultural Management

Analysis of Intercultural Bilingual Education In Indigenous Communities: A Case Study In Regular Basic Education

River Chávez Santos, Yuri Reina Marín, Einstein Sanchez Bardales, Omer Cruz Caro, Angelica María...

218-236

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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1138

Abstract: Intercultural Bilingual Education (IBE) seeks to provide an educational experience that respects and values the cultural and linguistic diversity of indigenous peoples. This study aimed to analyze the implementation of IBE across initial, primary, and secondary education levels in indigenous communities of the Amazon region. A qualitative methodology was employed, involving interviews with teachers at all three educational levels,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Students’ Involvement Level in Arabic Language Textbook Communication for Cycle One in the United Arab Emirates

Suad Abdal kareem Alwaely, Maitha Fahd Al-Jasari

33-40

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10.36923/jicc.v22i2.50

Abstract: The current study aims to identify students’ level of involvement in the Arabic language textbook content provided in cycle one within the United Arab Emirates by addressing two questions: (i) What is the student's level of involvement in the scientific materials contained in Arabic language textbooks for cycle one within the United Arab Emirates? (ii) What is the student's level of involvement in the language activities contained in Arabic... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Cultural Difference In Nonverbal Expressivity Is Moderated By The Extent of Subjective Self-Construal: A Two-Study Examination Targeting Japanese And Korean Individuals

Youngsun Yuk, Mariko Kikutani

142-152

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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1389

Abstract: This research comprises two studies that examined cultural differences in nonverbal expressivity between Japan and Korea. While prior research has highlighted East–West contrasts, less attention has been given to distinctions within collectivistic cultures. Employing the psychological construct of self-construal (subjective, objective, and autonomous selves), which is thought to distinguish Japanese and Korean cultures, we investigated how... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Trend Research o Rural Broadcasting on Communication Science Based on Bibliometric Approach

Dian Wardiana Sjuchro

33-44

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10.36923/jicc.v23i1.110

Abstract: Rural broadcasting is an important tool for providing development-focused messages to rural populations. Research on this topic is necessary for creating informed proposals for rural broadcasting legislation. According to a bibliometric study by Evangelos M. Pallis of Hellenic Mediterranean University, the most common sources of research on rural broadcasting are M/C Journal, IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting, and Media Culture & Society... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Understanding Intercultural Experiences of Chinese Graduate Students at U.S. Universities: Analysis of Cross-Cultural Dimensions

Elena V. Chudnovskaya, Diane M. Millette

1-12

Abstract Views : 6384

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10.36923/jicc.v23i1.81

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to analyze the experience of international graduate Chinese students in the U.S. The methodology included a focus group (n=8) and personal interviews (n=8) conducted at a southeastern university. This study revealed how international Chinese students dealt with differences in expectations for the classroom environment, excellence in schoolwork, and nonverbal norms during their time studying in the U.S. Gender... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Education

Is Turnover Relationship to Performance Linear Or U-Inverted? A Systematic Literature Review

Diena Dwidienawati, Munawaroh Zainal, Dyah Gandasari

109-119

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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.80

Abstract: Human resources and organizational culture are critical to the company's success. Employees who remain loyal to their employers will help the company grow with their knowledge and abilities in their field. Career stagnation, on the other hand, has drawbacks such as complacency, a lack of innovation, a lack of work culture, and a lack of diversity. The purpose of this study is to provide currently available studies related to turnover to see... [...] Read more

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