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Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH)
Lack of politeness in society has begun to increase irrespective of the interlocutors in the comm... more Lack of politeness in society has begun to increase irrespective of the interlocutors in the communication process. There have been some concerns pertaining to the way people talk digitally, mainly because in today’s digital world there are massive ways of communication. Hence, certain communicators tend to apply distinct strategies when communicating, especially when using an advanced and instant platform such as WhatsApp. This is due to the differences in the nature of information exchange between the traditional oral and the online written communication. This research was conducted to identify the types of positive and negative politeness strategies used by students in WhatsApp conversations. Positive and negative politeness strategies refer to strategies which are implemented when interlocutors interact with each other regardless of the social distance they share. This research is based on Brown and Levinson’s (1987) theory of politeness. This qualitative research was conducted ...
Brucea javanica (Buah Makassar) a common herbicious plants in Asia, are widely used in traditiona... more Brucea javanica (Buah Makassar) a common herbicious plants in Asia, are widely used in traditional medicine for treating some. However, there is lack of reports with regards to its usage in treating reproductive functions. There is possibility that this herb may affect some reproductive functions. This research was therefore endeavored to determine the possible effects of Brucea javanica extracted from the seeds on mice implantation function. Concurrently, a hormonal study was also done to determine the level of both gonadal hormones important for reproductive functions, estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy with the treatment with the seed extracts. Thirty-two pregnant female ICR mice were divided into four groups of eight each. Group A was given distilled water as control while groups B, C, and D were given oral daily doses of 500, 800, and 1000 mg/kg body weights of Brucea javanica seed extract respectively. Treatment were done for fourteen days. Observations were made as to...
Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH)
Lack of politeness in society has begun to increase irrespective of the interlocutors in the comm... more Lack of politeness in society has begun to increase irrespective of the interlocutors in the communication process. There have been some concerns pertaining to the way people talk digitally, mainly because in today’s digital world there are massive ways of communication. Hence, certain communicators tend to apply distinct strategies when communicating, especially when using an advanced and instant platform such as WhatsApp. This is due to the differences in the nature of information exchange between the traditional oral and the online written communication. This research was conducted to identify the types of positive and negative politeness strategies used by students in WhatsApp conversations. Positive and negative politeness strategies refer to strategies which are implemented when interlocutors interact with each other regardless of the social distance they share. This research is based on Brown and Levinson’s (1987) theory of politeness. This qualitative research was conducted ...
Brucea javanica (Buah Makassar) a common herbicious plants in Asia, are widely used in traditiona... more Brucea javanica (Buah Makassar) a common herbicious plants in Asia, are widely used in traditional medicine for treating some. However, there is lack of reports with regards to its usage in treating reproductive functions. There is possibility that this herb may affect some reproductive functions. This research was therefore endeavored to determine the possible effects of Brucea javanica extracted from the seeds on mice implantation function. Concurrently, a hormonal study was also done to determine the level of both gonadal hormones important for reproductive functions, estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy with the treatment with the seed extracts. Thirty-two pregnant female ICR mice were divided into four groups of eight each. Group A was given distilled water as control while groups B, C, and D were given oral daily doses of 500, 800, and 1000 mg/kg body weights of Brucea javanica seed extract respectively. Treatment were done for fourteen days. Observations were made as to...