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Place Branding in Finland: A Discourse Analysis of Municipal Slogans

Ulla Hakala; Paula Sjöblom; Terhi Ainiala

Volume 3, Issue 1 , June 2024, Pages 1-13

https://doi.org/10.56632/bct.2024.3101

Abstract
  The purpose of this multidisciplinary study is to investigate how municipalities position themselves in their slogans as unique places among competitors, namely other municipalities in their region or country. Empirically, discourse analysis was used to investigate the semantic features of municipal ...  Read More

A Structural Equation Modelling Analysis of Gamification’s Impact on Purchase Intention

Seema Varshney; Neelufer Aslam Kulkarni; Rodrigo Velasco

Volume 3, Issue 1 , June 2024, Pages 14-28

https://doi.org/10.56632/bct.2024.3102

Abstract
  Gamification has become a prevalent approach for appealing users and encouraging desired behaviours in many fields, comprising marketing, education, banking, healthcare, and numerous other fields. This paper explores in what way integrating gamified elements, such as Points, Badges, Rewards, Challenges, ...  Read More

The Rise of Thinking Machines: A Review of Artificial Intelligence in Contemporary Communication

Mohammad Javad Gholami; Taqi Al Abdwani

Volume 3, Issue 1 , June 2024, Pages 29-43

https://doi.org/10.56632/bct.2024.3103

Abstract
  Artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in natural language processing are rapidly advancing and transforming communication practices across diverse contexts. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of AI's emerging roles in mediating and participating in direct communication to highlight key ...  Read More

The Characteristics of Face-to-Face Communication Using Consecutive Speech Machine Translation Technology

Kazuma Hatano

Volume 3, Issue 1 , June 2024, Pages 44-53

https://doi.org/10.56632/bct.2024.3104

Abstract
  The growing role of technology in society, particularly machine translation, has grown due to its enhanced accuracy. Yet, communication quality depends not only on translation precision but also on user factors. It is vital to understand communication characteristics when using machine translation for ...  Read More

Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Marketing Strategies

Jawad Tauheed; Aumir Shabbir; Muhammad Shahid Pervez

Volume 3, Issue 1 , June 2024, Pages 54-65

https://doi.org/10.56632/bct.2024.3105

Abstract
  In the globalised world, artificial intelligence (AI) has proved to have a significant impact on digital marketing. AI has transformed the digital marketing campaign with effective planning and companies have started to adopt AI for successful digital marketing. To enrich this literature, this study ...  Read More

Audio Description Technology: Enhancing Communication of Culture-Bound Elements in Films

Ghazaaleh Homayouni; Masood Khoshsaligheh

Volume 3, Issue 1 , June 2024, Pages 66-84

https://doi.org/10.56632/bct.2024.3106

Abstract
  Audio description (AD) technology, as a means of audiovisual translation (AVT), provides media accessibility (MA) for blind and partially sighted audiences. Through this innovative technology, the audio describer engages in real-time communication and gives a running commentary on the visual elements ...  Read More

Professional and Business Communication: Personal Strategies for the Post-Digital World, Edited by Hartley et al. (2023), Routledge, ISBN 9781032268002

Farzaneh Soudkhah Mohammadi

Volume 3, Issue 1 , June 2024, Pages 85-92

https://doi.org/10.56632/bct.2024.3107

Abstract
  In light of the rapid technological advancements and their undeniable role in professional and business communication, Peter Hartley, Helena Knapton, and Susie Marriott took a step towards developing the third edition of ‘Professional and Business Communication’, encompassing 16 chapters ...  Read More

The Effect of Music on the Communication Ability: A Case of Vocabularies
Volume 2, Issue 1 , June 2023, , Pages 1-12

https://doi.org/10.56632/bct.2023.2101

Abstract
  Vocabulary growth predicts communication ability and communication without vocabulary is impossible. The study was done among 50 EFL learners to examine the effect of music-based instruction on their vocabulary retention and attitudes. They were divided into experimental and control groups. First, a ...  Read More

Students’ Perceived Cultural Styles, Second Language Communication, and Confidence in Communication
Volume 2, Issue 1 , June 2023, , Pages 13-25

https://doi.org/10.56632/bct.2023.2102

Abstract
  A common challenge for most students in intercultural contexts both in their academic studies ‎and future careers is balancing speaking opportunities for talkative and less talkative students. ‎The differences in individuals’ communication styles due to their backgrounds may lead to ‎some ...  Read More

Second Language Communication and Interference from L1
Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2022, , Pages 13-23

https://doi.org/10.56632/bct.2022.1202

Abstract
  A vast body of available literature presents controversial perspectives on the role of L1 in learning and communicating an L2. The current exploratory qualitative study attempted to investigate the reported experiences of ten Afghan EFL learners regarding their L1 (Farsi Dari) role in communicating an ...  Read More

Emo-Sensory Communication, Emo-Sensory ‎Intelligence and ‎Gender ‎
Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2022, , Pages 54-66

https://doi.org/10.56632/bct.2022.1206

Abstract
  The evolutionary definition of intelligence has made it a multifaceted concept. Emo-sensory ‎intelligence (ESQ), as integration of emotional intelligence (EQ) and sensory intelligence ‎‎(SQ) is the sensitivity to the emotions evoked by sensory inputs. It puts emphasis on ‎individuals’ ...  Read More

Developing New Software to Analyze the Emo-‎Sensory Load of Language
Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2022, , Pages 1-13

https://doi.org/10.56632/bct.2022.1101

Abstract
  Technology plays a crucial role in fully understanding all aspects ‎of language and uncovering the hidden patterns, such as sense and emotion ‎density in texts. Yet, it seems that remarkable attention has not been paid to ‎the sensory and emotional loads of learning texts as the primary source ...  Read More

Technological Waitance: Unraveling Passive and Active Actions in the Digital Age

Nasim Boustani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 04 June 2024

Abstract
  In the fast-paced era of digital communication, technology-mediated communication (TMC) has created remarkable changes in users’ behaviors. Unraveling passive and active behaviors of TMC users, this study investigated the psychological patterns that emerge when individuals rely on technology for ...  Read More

The Impact of BigBlueButton vs. Skype on Communication Anxiety and Oral Communication Skills

Hajar Mohammadzadeh; Sepideh Rahimpour

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 June 2024

Abstract
  The present study, following a sequential mixed-methods design, aimed at examining whether internet-based applications, including Big-BlueButton and Skype online instruction differ in terms of communication anxiety and oral communication skills for EFL learners. A pool of 32 Iranian pre-intermediate ...  Read More

Exploring the Adoption of Big Data Analytics in the Oil and Gas Industry: A Case Study

Abir S. Al-Harrasi; Haitham Y. Adarbah; Ali H. Al-Badi; Abdul K. Shaikh; Hafidh Al-Shihi; ِAlyaa Al-Barrak

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 11 June 2024

Abstract
  The oil and gas industry relies heavily on IT innovations to manage business processes, but the exponential generation of data has led to concerns about processing big data, generating valuable insights, and making timely decisions. Many companies have adopted Big Data Analytics (BDA) solutions to address ...  Read More

A Systematic Review of ESL/EFL Learners’ Communication Preferences for Written Corrective Feedback

Zeynep Daşer

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 05 August 2024

Abstract
  Fuelled by the advent of process-oriented approaches to writing instruction, written corrective feedback (WCF) has garnered popularity, as a written communication skill, in second and foreign language writing research. Despite the prior reviews on WCF so far, no attempt has been made to synthesize existing ...  Read More

The Effect of Internet-Based Applications on Written Communication Skills

Hakimeh Davoodi; Mohsen O.Jaghi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 04 October 2024

Abstract
  Despite its theoretical importance, there is a scarcity of experimental research into the effectiveness of internet-based applications in the English classroom context. The present study, using a mixed-methods design, aimed at examining whether online applications, including Adobe Connect and BigBlueButton, ...  Read More

ChatGPT Practices: Finance and Banking Domain

Md Khalid Hassan; Shahnaz Parvin; Jahangir Alam Siddikee

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 October 2024

Abstract
  This paper reviews the practice of ChatGPT in the field of finance and banking through a natural language processing (NLP) system developed by OpenAI. We also discuss applications of ChatGPT in finance and banking, such as the detection of fraud, risk management, forecasting and analysis of the market, ...  Read More

Publisher:
Gulf College, Muscat, Oman

Editor-in-Chief:
Taqi Al Abdwani Ali Al Badi

Director-in-Charge:
Reza Pishghadam


Frequency: Semiannual

Online ISSN: 2791-3775