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2. Newcomers and the Environment: ESL Textbook with Teaching Guide--Answer Key [and] ESL Textbook. Advanced Level.
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LaRue, Charles and LaRue, Pamela
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This advanced level teaching guide, answer key, and English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) textbook package, provides nine career and personal profiles of immigrants to the United States from a variety of countries presently working in the field of environmental protection and regulation. A glossary translates numerous more specialized, environment-related vocabulary into six languages other than English, including Russian, Hmong, Serbocroatian, Somali, Vietnamese, and Spanish. (KFT)
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- 2001
3. Welcome to the USA Trainers Notebook: Activities and Handouts To Accompany the Welcome Video.
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Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, DC. Refugee Service Center. and Seufert, Peggy
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This guide accompanies a videotape that can be used as a tool to help prepare refugees for their life in the United States. The trainers who use this guide can help refugees to process the information that is presented in the video and relate it to their own lives. The activities suggested in the guide focus on the content of the video as well as some of the reactions and expectations that refugees might have when they first arrive in the United States. The activities strive to encourage participation and critical thinking. The video activities have been divided into three types: pre-viewing, viewing and comprehension, and post-viewing. Within each type, there are many suggested activities and handouts, but no one is expected to do every activity. The activities should be thought of as items on a menu to be selected based on the needs of the group and the teacher's own training style. The notebook itself is divided into five parts focusing respectively on: pre-arrival processing, resettlement agencies, and community services; housing and transportation; working in the USA; education, health care, and money management; and cultural adjustment and the rights and responsibilities of refugees. Each lesson begins with an outline of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills that must be addressed during the unit. Numerous handouts, tables, charts, and appendices are included. (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education) (KFT)
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- 2000
4. A Comprehensive Cultural Orientation Program for Refugees.
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Archer, Carol M.
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This paper presents the various components of the cultural orientation program as it has developed at the Bilingual Educational Institute (BEI), the organization that is currently awarded the grant for RSS in the Houston area by the state of Texas. This cultural orientation program's topics include the following: employment; healthcare; community organizations; workplace; transportation; housing; crime prevention; consumer issues; education; citizenship; welfare reform; government agencies; and finance. This cultural orientation program serves newly arrived refugees and community groups that interact with refugees. A description is provided of various aspects of the program: the orientation for refugees, the training provided to instructors, instructor assessment, and cultural information provided to the community about refugees. (KFT)
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- 1999
5. Growth and Development [with Translations in Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese, Nuer, Arabic, Somali, Bosnian, Russian, and Spanish].
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Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services, Coon Rapids, MN. and Multi-Cultural Educational Services, Coon Rapids, MN.
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This culturally appropriate booklet, written in English and Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese, Nuer, Arabic, Somali, Bosnian, Russian, and Spanish, describes what to expect from birth to 5 years of age. The booklet explains that different cultures have different child rearing practices that influence the course of the child's development, and there are strengths in every culture. It focuses on the following: communicating with the baby (e.g., holding, talking, reading, listening, pointing out new things, and offering positive feedback); the need to learn English as a second language as well as to maintain the primary language; discipline; and what to expect developmentally from age infant to 18 months. Developmentally appropriate suggestions for playtime activities are provided to increase learning. (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education.) (SM)
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- 1998
6. Ku Soo Dhawaada Dalka Mareykanka. Buugga tusmadda Qaxootiga. (Welcome to the United States. A Guidebook for Refugees).
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Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, DC. Refugee Service Center.
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This guidebook provides Somali-speaking refugees being resettled in the United States with general information about what they will encounter and the services they can receive in their first months in the country. The book is distributed to overseas processing agencies, refugees overseas who have been approved for U.S. admission, and service providers. Refugees are advised that most Americans value self-reliance and individual responsibility, but that in general people respect those who ask questions about the new culture they are entering. All refugees are assigned to a relocation agency as they arrive in the United States, and housing is made available for the first month. The following topics are addressed: (1) pre-arrival processing; (2) the role of the resettlement agency; (3) community services; (4) housing; (5) transportation; (6) employment; (7) education; (8) health; (9) managing your money; (10) rights and responsibilities of refugees; and (11) cultural adjustment. Among the topics discussed is that of the American educational system, both for children and adults. A general outline of the public school system includes a discussion of the American tradition of public participation in education. A map of the United States is included. (SLD)
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- 1996
7. Syntactic Typology and the Problem with Choosing One Analysis.
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King, Alan R.
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This study examines one analysis of Somali clause structure and syntactic typology, characterized as a radical departure, and finds in it considerable grammatical insight but also some problems. Another analysis is presented that retains both the advantages of the conventional view of the Somali sentence and the structural insights of the new analysis. Three alternative ways of viewing the Somali sentence are outlined: the conventional whole-clause approach; the "clause-plus-satellite" model that precipitated this discussion, and a third, "nucleate" analysis that recognizes both of the previous structures as applicable to the data. In development of this model, examples are drawn from a number of diverse languages, and the discussion treats these issues: realization of verbal agreement; behavior of focused constituents; case marking; and noun classes. Contains 31 references. (MSE)
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- 1995
8. The Role of Tone in Some Cushitic Languages.
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Appleyard, David L.
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The morphological function of tone/accent is examined in a number of Cushitic languages, with the objective of determining whether any comparative statement can be made validly at the group level. Three languages, the Somali dialect cluster, Afar, and Oromo, are the basis for the study. Patterns in case, gender, and the jussive form are analyzed. It is concluded that tone/accent does play an important role in the morphology of these languages, and that it is to some extent possible to reconstruct tone/accent as a morphological device for earlier stages in their history. At these earlier stages, it is likely that tone/accent did not function as a morphological device on its own, but formed an intrinsic part of inflectional affixes in addition to being associated with root categories at the lexical level. It is also seen as likely that the type of accentual system to be reconstructed for earlier languages should be the same as that which exists currently in many Cushitic languages, i.e., a simple two-term mora-counting system. (MSE)
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- 1991
9. Designing Multilingual Communications.
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Chu, Sauman, Martinson, Barbara, McNaughton, Mary, and Lawton, Debra
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Focus groups of recent Hmong and Somali immigrants provided information about effective design variables for public service brochures. Participants preferred a bilingual layout. Hmong participants did not like images showing native dress; Somali images must respect cultural aspects of dress. (Author/JOW)
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- 2000
10. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: An ESL Textbook/Workbook [In Four Volumes]: (1) Teaching Guide; (2) Edition A. Key Vocabulary Words Translated into 6 Languages: Hmong, Laotian, Korean, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Chinese; (3) Edition B. Key Vocabulary Words Translated into 6 Languages: Spanish, Somali, Russian, Farsi, Bosnian, Arabic; (4) Edition C. Key Vocabulary Words Translated in 6 Languages: Spanish, Russian, Bosnian, Somali, Vietnamese, Hmong.
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Minnesota Literacy Council, St. Paul. and LaRue, Charles
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Each of these three separately-published textbook/workbook editions on the topic of recycling presents key vocabulary words relating to this topic for English as a Second Language students in six languages. These books are designed to increase students' understanding of what the most typical local recycling rules are, why complying with them is important to their integration into a new community, and why it may be crucial to their family's health. The chapters contain exercises, worksheets, vocabulary words, and photographs. The introductions discuss "What Do 'Reduce,''Reuse,' and 'Recycle' Mean?" There are 11 chapters in each edition: (1) "How Can You Reuse Household Goods, Clothes, and Toys?" (2) "What Can You Recycle at Home? How Do You Recycle It?" (3) "When and Where Do You Recycle?" (4) "What Is Hazardous Waste? What Do Warning Labels Mean?" (5) "How Can You Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste?" (6) "What Should You Do with Automobile Wastes?" (7) "How Do You Recycle Vehicle Batteries, Tires and Scrap Metal?" (8) "What Can You Do with Yard Waste? What Is Composting?" (9) "How Can You Be a Smart Shopper and Reduce Waste?" (10) "Have a 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' Question? Who Do You Call?" and (11) "What Items Are Made from Recycled Materials?" A workbook survey is designed to help future students by collecting answers from current students. (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy Education) (SM)
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- 1998
11. Feeding Baby: Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese, Bosnian, Arabic, Somali, Nuer, Russian, Spanish.
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Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services, Coon Rapids, MN.
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These three guides provide information in English, Bosnian, Russian, Arabic, Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese, and Nuer on feeding infants. Topics covered include breastfeeding advantages and techniques, self-care by breastfeeding mothers, bottle feeding techniques, formula preparation, frequency of feeding, beginning solid foods, choking and other health hazards of certain foods, beginning use of cups for drinking, and anemia. The guides include descriptive photographs. (SM)
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- 1998
12. The Ethiopean Language Area.
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Stanford Univ., CA. and Ferguson, Charles A.
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This paper constitutes the fifth chapter of the forthcoming volume "Language in Ethiopia." In an effort to better define the particular linguistic area, the author analyzes phonological and grammatical features that languages in the area have in common. A number of features have been identified as characteristic of the area, and this chapter discusses eight phonological and eighteen grammatical characteristics which constitute significant items within the languages under consideration. Tables illustrate the distribution of these features among the particular languages. A list of references is included. (VM)
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- 1971
13. Advanced English; Lessons in Grammar.
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Ministry of Education, Mogadishu (Somalia). and Palmer, Joe Darwin
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This grammar text was prepared especially for advanced students of English in the Somali Republic. The material consists for the most part of explanations and exercises in English generative--transformational grammar. Chapters treat the following aspects of English grammar: (1) the phrase structure of simple sentences; (2) the English noun phrase; (3) relative clauses; (4) nominalizations and modification; (5) verb inflection, pronunciation and spelling; and (6) the English verb phrase formatives. An introductory section explains and reviews elementary grammatical terminology. All material in the text appears in English only. (AMM)
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- 1968
14. A Follow-Up Study of People in Ontario Completing Level 3 of the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Program. Report to the Ontario Region LINC Advisory Committee.
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Department of Citizenship and Immigration, Ottawa (Ontario)., Ontario Inst. for Studies in Education, Toronto., Hart, Doug, and Cumming, Alister
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The report details results of a survey of students who had completed Level 3 of the Ontario (Canada) Language Instruction fore Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program. The initial followup study included 103 native speakers of Arabic, 208 speakers of Cantonese, 198 of Polish, 40 of Somali, 155 of Spanish, and 196 of Tamil. Ten from each group except Somali-speakers were later interviewed by telephone, in their native languages. The study and its objectives are described, and results are reported in these areas: demographic characteristics of LINC groups; recent education and work history; patterns of English usage in daily activities; difficulties in using English in daily activities, including government services and social activities; literacy development patterns and usage; perceptions of benefits gained from program participation; and perceptions of progress and barriers in English usage. Recommendations for program improvement are outlined. The format and forms for the telephone interview are appended. Contains 31 references. (MSE) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy Education)
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- 1997
15. Safety for Babies and Children [with Translations in Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese, Russian, Spanish, Bosnian, Arabic, Somali, and Nuer--Tape and Book Set].
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Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services, Coon Rapids, MN., Multi-Cultural Educational Services, Coon Rapids, MN., and La Rue, Charles
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This booklet, written in English, Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese, Russian, Spanish, Bosnian, Arabic, Somali, and Nuer (this translation is published in the form of a Tape and Book Set) provides culturally appropriate educational information and photographs on baby and child safety, addressing: safe feeding; (always hold the baby when bottle-feeding so it does not spit up and choke); always staying with the baby when it is on a high place; always putting the sides of the crib up; never feeding a young baby hard foods that can cause choking; never leaving a baby alone in a walker; putting safety catches on drawers and cupboards containing dangerous things; keeping small things out of the baby's reach; keeping matches, lighters, and ashtrays out of the baby's reach; keeping cleaning products and medicines in high places; keeping knives and sharp objects out of children's reach; putting plastic caps on electrical outlets; never putting hot food or drinks close to the baby; turning the hot water heater temperature to 120 degrees; watching children carefully around water; never leaving small children alone in the bathroom; finding safe places for children to play; always having children wear safety equipment for sports; and always using a safe infant seat when driving. (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education.) (SM)
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- 1997
16. What Is Really Important in the Curriculum World? Research Note.
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Dziuban, Judith and Kysilka, Marcella
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Against the backdrop of child abuse, hunger, and poverty, curriculum cannot be restricted to considerations of subject matter or planned activities. Teachers and administrators must nurture children in schools and provide them with safe environments. All the world's children, no matter how or where they live, are our children and constitute our future. (MLH)
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- 1996
17. Rethinking Ethnic Conflict: Somalia and Fiji.
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McFerson, Hazel M.
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Compares and contrasts the recent years of ethnic conflict in Somali and Fiji. The widely divergent reactions of both populations dispels the belief that ethnic pluralism is both a necessary and sufficient condition for violent conflict in a society. Provides succinct portraits of both societies and their cultures. (MJP)
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- 1996
18. Dimensions of Register Variation. A Cross-Linguistic Comparison.
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Biber, Douglas and Biber, Douglas
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This text provides a linguistic analysis of discourse register in English, Nukulaelae Tuvaluan, Korean, and Somali, using a multi-dimensional analytical framework and including sociocultural descriptions. Methodology included a description of the text corpora, linguistic features, and computational/statistical techniques used; theoretical issues relating to the selection and representativeness of texts and linguistic features observed are also discussed. Synchronic and diachronic patterns of variation comparison are summarized across the four languages. Striking similarities and differences confirm cross-linguistic universals of register variation in the four, widely differing languages. Patterns detected included co-occurrence among linguistic features, synchronic relations among registers within a language, and diachronic patterns of change within and among registers. Appendixes offer a grammatical description of linguistics features of Korean and Somali by native speakers. (Contains numerous references, figures, and tables.) (NAV)
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- 1995
19. Dimensions of Register Variation in Somali.
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Biber, Douglas and Hared, Moham
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A multidimensional approach analyzes the linguistic characteristics of 26 Somali spoken and written registers. Somali represents a different language type, and no single dimension adequately describes the relations among registers. Findings are related to previous analyses of English, Tuvaluan, and Korean. (27 references) (Author/LB)
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- 1992
20. You Can Help Your Children in School. [Videotape].
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Minnesota State Dept. of Children, Families, and Learning, St. Paul.
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This instructional video is designed for schools, teachers, community groups, and others, as a tool for use in communicating to refugee and immigrant parents. The video serves as a brief overview to the many facets of school which might be new or different for refugee or immigrant parents, including suggestions of what parents might do at home to support school learning. (KFT)
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- 2001
21. You Can Talk to Your Child's School. [Videotape].
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Minnesota State Dept. of Children, Families, and Learning, St. Paul.
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This instructional video is designed for schools, teachers, and community groups as a tool for encouraging refugee and immigrant parents to communicate with their children's school. The video focuses on the willingness of school personnel to meet with parents to discuss their child's education needs. The video includes sample conversations between parents and school staff. (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education) (KFT)
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- 2001
22. Languages of Sub-Saharan Africa. A Survey of Materials for the Study of the Uncommonly Taught Languages.
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Center for Applied Linguistics, Arlington, VA. and Johnson, Dora E.
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This is an annotated bibliography of basic tools of access for the study of the uncommonly taught languages of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of eight fascicles which constitute a revision of "A Provisional Survey of Materials for the Study of the Neglected Languages" (CAL 1969). The emphasis is on materials for the adult learner whose native language is English. Languages are grouped according to the following classifications: Germanic; Languages of Ethiopia and Somalia; Languages of West Africa; Bantu Languages; Khoisan; Languages of Interior Africa; and Malayo-Polynesian. Under each language heading, the items are arranged as follows: (1) teaching materials; (2) readers; (3) grammars; and (4) dictionaries. Annotations are descriptive rather than critical. Wherever possible each entry contains the following bibliographical information: author, title, place of publication, date and pagination. Reprints have been noted, and accompanying tapes and records listed where known. (Author/AMH)
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- 1976
23. Somali. Materials Status Report.
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Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, DC. Language/Area Reference Center.
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The materials status report for Somali, the official language of Somalia, is one of a series intended to provide the nonspecialist with a picture of the availability and quality of texts for teaching various languages to English speakers. The report consists of: (1) a brief narrative description of Somali, the areas where it is spoken, its major dialects, its writing system, points of difficulty for the English-speaking learner, usable texts, availability of instructional programs, linguists who have worked on the language, native speakers, and other information of use to the individual planning a course in the language; (2) a bibliography of materials, categorized as basic level teaching materials, advanced level teaching materials, refresher/maintenance materials, reference materials, and dictionaries, according to evaluators' judgment of their best use in classes today rather than according to the author's intentions; and (3) individual materials evaluations each consisting of a general description (including publication information), an overview of the contents, statements about the quality of the language used, and a form on which the general text quality (language and presentation) is evaluated. The evaluations are made by native speakers and linguists recognized for their knowledge of the language. (MSE)
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- 1985
24. Somalia: Country Status Report.
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Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, DC. Language/Area Reference Center. and McFerren, Margaret
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A survey of the status of language usage in Somalia begins with an overview of the usage patterns of Somali, the official language, and three languages previously used officially: English, Italian, and Arabic. The cultural context that for many years has supported the usage of a single native language for communication and administration is also described. A matrix follows that rates these four languages on: (1) their usage rating using State Department classifications; (2) increase and decrease trends by the year 2000; (3) chief of state use in addressing the populace; (4) use in armed forces, government, court, and diplomatic communications, written and oral; (5) use as a language of instruction or required language in higher education, on the secondary and elementary levels, and in adult education; (6) use in the popular press, radio and television broadcasting, and film; (7) business and professional use, written and oral; (8) use in intellectual circles; (9) the alphabet situation; (10) the status of indigenous literature; (11) use in public signs and notices; and (12) the availability of instructional materials and dictionaries in the native languages for use in English as a second language. Explanatory notes give the number and population percentages using the languages, the type of alphabet used, and specific instructional material titles. A selected bibliography is also included. (MSE)
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- 1984
25. Ethiopia: Country Status Report (Revision).
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Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, DC. Language/Area Reference Center. and McFerren, Margaret
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A survey of the status of language usage in Ethiopia begins with an overview of the distribution of Amharic, the sole official language and medium of elementary instruction, and Tigrinya, Oromo, Wolayto, Somali, Sidamo, Hadiyya, and English, the medium of secondary and higher education instruction. The relationship of language usage patterns to educational reform and political issues is briefly discussed. A matrix follows that rates these languages and vernaculars on: (1) their usage rating using State Department classifications; (2) increase and decrease trends by the year 2000; (3) chief of state use in addressing the populace; (4) use in armed forces, government, court, and diplomatic communications, written and oral; (5) use as a language of instruction or required language in higher education, on the secondary and elementary levels, and in adult education; (6) use in the popular press, radio and television broadcasting, and film; (7) business and professional use, written and oral; (8) use in intellectual circles; (9) the alphabet situation; (10) the status of indigenous literature; (11) use in public signs and notices; and (12) the availability of instructional materials and dictionaries in the native languages for use in English as a second language teaching. Explanatory notes give the number and population percentages using the languages, the type of alphabet used, and specific instructional materials titles. A selected bibliography is also included. (MSE)
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- 1984
26. Getting Started: Reading Techniques that Work from the Very First Day.
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Meyer, Renee M. and Tetrault, Emery W.
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Provides a number of reading techniques and activities to demonstrate the feasibility of using real foreign language texts at the earliest stages of a beginning course. Examples in Dutch, Italian, Greek, Russian, Somali, and Japanese show how real texts in any language can be presented to beginners. (Author/LMO)
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- 1988
27. Somali Proverbs and Poems as Acculturation Indices
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Doob, Leonard W. and Hurreh,Ismael M.
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Hypothesizes that proverbs and poems among nonliterate peoples vary inversely with the user's degree of Westernization. Suggests that the oral tradition in Somalia, East Africa serves different functions for the different social groups such as nomads, semi-nomads, and students. (MB)
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- 1970
28. The Association Between Perceived Discrimination, Age and Proportion of Lifetime in the United States Among Somali Immigrants: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.
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Lohr, Abby M., Pratt, Rebekah, Dirie, Hana, Ahmed, Yahye, Elmi, Hindi, Nur, Omar, Osman, Ahmed, Novotny, Paul, Mohamed, Ahmed A., Griffin, Joan M., Sia, Irene G., and Wieland, Mark L.
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IMMIGRANTS , *CROSS-sectional method , *PERCEIVED discrimination , *RESEARCH funding , *CRONBACH'S alpha , *SECONDARY analysis , *SEX distribution , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors , *AGE distribution , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *TIME - Abstract
Discrimination is detrimental to health. Little is known about perceived discrimination among Somali immigrants. We examined whether age or proportion of lifetime in the United States was associated with perceived discrimination among Somali immigrants. Guided by Intersectionality, we described a secondary analysis of Everyday Discrimination Scale (EDS) survey data from the Healthy Immigrant Community study. Younger participants (≤40 years) experienced more discrimination than older participants (>40 years). Higher education, being male, and earning $20,000-$39,999 was associated with more perceived discrimination. These findings suggest that Somali immigrants who are younger, more formally educated, male, and/or earn $20,000-$39,000 report more discrimination than their counterparts. Possible explanations include exposure to discrimination outside the Somali community or more awareness about racism. Alternatively, the EDS may not capture the discrimination experienced by Somali women or older adults. Further research is needed to address the discrimination experienced by Somali immigrants. Clinical Trial Registration: NCT05136339, November 29,2021. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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29. An ethnoarchaeological study of styles of dental modification in the Karrayyu Oromo and the Issa Somali, Central Ethiopia.
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Asefa, Abdi
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ETHNOARCHAEOLOGY ,DENTAL anthropology - Abstract
Modified human dentition could help archaeologists interpret past human culture for its potentials of surviving better than bone in archaeological records. It is also an essential source for the study of inter and intra-societal differentiation and the nature of a given society's belief system. Dental modification in Ethiopia is known to be a cultural norm among the Karrayyu Oromo and Issa Somali ethnicities. Albeit its widespread occurrence in these ethic groups, its scientific exposition is yet to be explored. This ethnoarchaeological study targets the unraveling of the technical styles, procedures, motives and implications of dental modification from a social identity perspective, with special focuses on Karrayyu Oromo and Issa Somali. The study reveals that both adult males and females in Karrayyu and Issa undergo dental modification for aesthetics, rites of passage, and as emblems of identity. It also showed that variations in technical styles currently seen among aforementioned ethno-linguistic groups would also show variations in the archeological records, which will help to highlight the potential in dental archaeology for identity indicators and cultural markers of past human behavior in archeological dental remains. This exploration is important for developing a model that addresses social identity in archeological assemblages based on specific dental modification style. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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30. Language Policy in Somaliland and Somalia
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Ali, Maryan, Lisanza, Esther Mukewa, editor, and Muaka, Leonard, editor
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- 2024
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31. Gendered and Racialised Epistemological Injustice in FGM-safeguarding.
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Carver, Natasha, Karlsen, Saffron, Mogilnicka, Magda, and Pantazis, Christina
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FEMALE genital mutilation , *SOMALIS , *GENDER , *IMMIGRANTS , *LEGISLATION - Abstract
This paper explores FGM-safeguarding in the UK through a decolonial lens. Based on an analysis of the development of law and policy relating to 'Female Genital Mutilation' in the UK alongside data collected in focus groups with people of ethnic Somali heritage living in Bristol, we argue that the current legislation and policies, as well as their delivery, are steeped in colonial Othering. We demonstrate that legislative and policy approaches operate through a gendered and generational binary in which non-White mothers are othered as migrants (regardless of citizenship status) for whom anachronistic culture is deemed determinative, whilst their daughters are claimed as British. In this construction, 'FGM' operates as the symbolic marker that designates un/belonging: the uncircumcised girl is rescuable and claimed as 'one of us', whilst the circumcised mother is considered a mutilated political subject for whom belonging is foreclosed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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32. Experiences of gender-based violence among Somali refugee women: a socio-ecological model approach.
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Adebayo, Comfort Tosin, Olukotun, Oluwatoyin V., Olukotun, Mary, Kirungi, Jackline, Gondwe, Kaboni Whitney, Crooks, Natasha K., Singer, Randi B., Adams, Shukri, Alfaifi, Faten Yahya, Dressel, Anne, Fahmy, Laila, Kako, Peninah, Snethen, Julia, and Mkandawire-Valhmu, Lucy
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GENDER-based violence , *WOMEN refugees , *LITERATURE reviews , *SOMALIS , *SOCIAL services - Abstract
Gender-based violence (GBV) is an all-encompassing term that speaks to acts or threats that may lead to physical, sexual or emotional harm to an individual based on their gender. This paper provides a scoping review of research on gender-based violence among Somali refugee women in different parts of the world. Using the socio-ecological model as a framework, we reviewed 30 empirical studies focusing on some form of GBV among Somali refugee women. We identified societal, community and individual factors contributing to the experience of GBV. We also discuss how these factors influence women's willingness to access care, especially healthcare and social services. The review reveals that oftentimes, institutions that work closely with this population have a limited understanding of how closely culture affects the willingness and ability to seek help about GBV. Based on our analysis, we suggest ways in which social institutions and healthcare providers can provide culturally-safe support to Somali refugee women who have experienced some form of GBV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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33. Interventions to Increase Cancer Screening Adherence Among Somali Immigrants in the US and Europe: A Systematic Review.
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Mohamed, Ahmed A., Shah, Vishal, Njeru, Jane W., Wieland, Mark L., Rutten, Lila J. Finney, Prokop, Larry J., and Murad, M. Hassan
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BREAST tumor diagnosis , *PAPILLOMAVIRUS disease diagnosis , *PATIENT compliance , *IMMIGRANTS , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *HEALTH literacy , *EARLY detection of cancer , *COLORECTAL cancer , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *MEDLINE , *MOTIVATION (Psychology) , *MEDICAL databases , *ADULT education workshops , *HEALTH outcome assessment , *HEALTH education , *HEALTH equity ,CERVIX uteri tumors - Abstract
Cancer screening rates among immigrant and refugee populations in high income countries is significantly lower than native born populations. The objective of this study is to systematically review the effectiveness of interventions to improve screening adherence for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer among Somali immigrants. A literature search was conducted for the years 2000–2021 and eight studies met eligibility criteria. The following intervention components were found to increase adherence to cervical cancer screening: home HPV test, educational workshop for women and education for general practitioners. A patient navigator intervention was found to increase screening for breast cancer. Educational workshops motivated or increased knowledge regarding cancer screening for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. However, most of the studies had limitations due to methodology with potential for introduction of bias. Therefore, future studies comparing effectiveness of specific intervention components to reduce disparities in cancer screening among Somali immigrants and refugees are encouraged. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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34. Bicultural Stress and Bullying Behaviors Among Immigrant Origin Youth: The Promise of Developmental Assets.
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Forster, Myriam, Grigsby, Timothy J., Nuñez, Velia, Angie Guan, Shu-Sha, Rogers, Christopher J., and Areba, Eunice
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SCHOOL bullying , *HISPANIC American youth , *BULLYING , *GROUP identity , *MARITAL status , *CAREGIVERS - Abstract
Bicultural stress, adolescents' appraisal of intergenerational conflict and discrimination from peers, can strain youths' capacity for functional coping and positive adaptation. Conversely, internal assets (IAs; i.e., positive identity and social competencies) promote thriving and resilience. We assessed associations between bicultural stress and past 30-day bullying victimization and perpetration and the protective effects of IAs among Hispanic and Somali youth. Results of multilevel mixed effects models indicate that bicultural stress was associated with higher frequency of past 30-day bullying victimization (β = 2.14, SE = 0.26) and perpetration (β =.79, SE = 0.17) however, youth with high IAs had the lowest frequency of bullying behaviors even at elevated levels of bicultural stress (p 's <.001; adjusting for family functioning, parent/caregiver reported SES, marital status, and number of children). Results underscore the promise of fostering immigrant origin youths' positive identity and social competencies to facilitate healthy developmental and well-being over the life course. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Comparing tooth development timing between ethnic groups, excluding nutritional and environmental influences
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Thevissen, Patrick, Waltimo-Sirén, Janna, Saarimaa, Hanna-Maija, Lähdesmäki, Raija, Evälahti, Marjut, and Metsäniitty, Mari
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36. Exploring knowledge of autism, its causes and treatment among immigrant and nonimmigrant parents in Somalia\Somaliland
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Hodan A. Duale and Abdi Gele
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Autism ,Somali ,Immigrants ,Knowledge ,Parents of children with autism ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 ,Psychiatry ,RC435-571 - Abstract
Abstract Background The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has increased over the recent years; however, little is known about the experience of parents of children with autism in Africa such as Somalia. The aim of this study is to understand the knowledge on autism of Somali parents of children with autism and their perceptions of causes and treatment of ASD. Methods We conducted a qualitative study involving 22 parents of children with autism who lived in Mogadishu and Hargeisa; the two largest cities in Somalia. In-depth interviews were used to collect the data. Of the 22 participants, 9 were returned immigrants and 13 were local people (non-immigrants). Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results The data revealed that most of the parents hold the belief that their children’s autism were caused by the measles vaccine. The findings demonstrated that parents sought diagnosis and treatment care from outside Somalia due to the lack of experience of health providers in the diagnosis and treatment of autism. The data also revealed a lack of knowledge about autism among the public with resultant stigma and discrimination against children with autism and their families. Conclusions Efforts to increase public knowledge on autism, its causes and treatments are of paramount importance, while a public health campaign designed to eliminate the stigma subjected to children with autism is necessary to improve the quality of life of children with autism and their caregivers. Finally, to counteract vaccine hesitancy, particularly in response to the measles vaccine, health policy makers should take steps to separate the cooccurrence of the onset of autism symptoms and the provision of the measles vaccine.
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37. Relational entanglements of coloniality and asylum: British-Somali colonial genealogies and the Glasgow Bajuni campaign.
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Hill, Emma
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This paper unpacks the ways in multiform colonialities of power, species of colonial power and genealogies of colonial power jostle for dominance at the contemporary UK asylum border. Grounded in the context of the Glasgow Bajuni campaign – an attempt to overturn minoritised Somali asylum seekers’ refused “Disputed Nationality” cases – it argues (1) that existing “coloniality of citizenship” literatures can be extended by considering the roles of different “species” of coloniality (such as Protectorate colonialism) in the development of citizenship/migrantising regimes, (2) that “relational entanglements” theorisations should be applied to critiques of bordering/citizenship processes and that (3) relational entanglements are highly contextually specific and full critiques of bordered injustice must incorporate these specificities in their analysis. Consideration of these critiques in combination, the paper argues, leads to precise identification of the multiple and intersecting injustices suffered by the Bajuni campaigners at the asylum border that would otherwise remain obscured. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Re-learning to be a woman: virtual space and post-migration womanhood in the Somali diaspora.
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Dahir, Nima
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SOMALI diaspora , *INFORMATION & communication technologies , *WOMEN immigrants , *DECENTRALIZATION in management , *IDEOLOGY - Abstract
Upon migrating, gender ideologies, performances, and relationships are transformed. However, little work has examined how information and communication technologies facilitate this transformation for immigrant women. In this article, drawing on observations of a Somali women created and led phone line and interviews with founders, moderators, and participants on this space, I consider how Somali immigrant women utilise virtuality to create a unique diasporic space in which they learn and practice the new identity of 'immigrant woman', distinct from the womanhood of their homeland or hostland. I argue that the reconfiguration of their womanhood post-migration is actively developed and negotiated communally through innovative community building and highlight how women specifically benefit from the scale and scope of a decentralised and virtual diaspora. Focusing on the domain of motherhood, I show how virtual space allows for a communal learning and negotiation of arising tensions. These findings illuminate the process underlying gendered immigrant integration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Exploring knowledge of autism, its causes and treatment among immigrant and nonimmigrant parents in Somalia\Somaliland.
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Duale, Hodan A. and Gele, Abdi
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DIAGNOSIS of autism , *TREATMENT of autism , *IMMIGRANTS , *PARENT attitudes , *PARENTS of children with disabilities , *RESEARCH methodology , *DISCRIMINATION (Sociology) , *INTERVIEWING , *SOCIAL stigma , *PUBLIC health , *HEALTH literacy , *QUALITATIVE research , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors , *AUTISM , *SOUND recordings , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *RESEARCH funding , *THEMATIC analysis , *DATA analysis software , *HEALTH promotion - Abstract
Background: The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has increased over the recent years; however, little is known about the experience of parents of children with autism in Africa such as Somalia. The aim of this study is to understand the knowledge on autism of Somali parents of children with autism and their perceptions of causes and treatment of ASD. Methods: We conducted a qualitative study involving 22 parents of children with autism who lived in Mogadishu and Hargeisa; the two largest cities in Somalia. In-depth interviews were used to collect the data. Of the 22 participants, 9 were returned immigrants and 13 were local people (non-immigrants). Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The data revealed that most of the parents hold the belief that their children's autism were caused by the measles vaccine. The findings demonstrated that parents sought diagnosis and treatment care from outside Somalia due to the lack of experience of health providers in the diagnosis and treatment of autism. The data also revealed a lack of knowledge about autism among the public with resultant stigma and discrimination against children with autism and their families. Conclusions: Efforts to increase public knowledge on autism, its causes and treatments are of paramount importance, while a public health campaign designed to eliminate the stigma subjected to children with autism is necessary to improve the quality of life of children with autism and their caregivers. Finally, to counteract vaccine hesitancy, particularly in response to the measles vaccine, health policy makers should take steps to separate the cooccurrence of the onset of autism symptoms and the provision of the measles vaccine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Sentential complements and predicates in Northern Somali.
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Banti, Giorgio
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SOMALIS ,ETYMOLOGY ,NOUNS ,LOANWORDS - Abstract
In the introductory part of this contribution, some of the general parameters that have been used in the literature for describing systems of sentential complementation are briefly surveyed. The major types of Northern Somali sentential complements are described in the following sections. Firstly, clauses introduced by the complementizer in , together with its possible etymology. These are followed by infinitival complements and quotative complements, which are used in a wide array of constructions. Complements headed by verbal nouns or masdars are also discussed, as well as indirect questions, which the author argues should be kept as a syntactic object also in this language. Finally, sentential predicates are introduced, i.e., sentential complements functioning as non-verbal predicates in copular constructions and in their verbless counterparts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. How many inflectional forms does a Somali verb have?
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Nilsson, Morgan
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SOMALIS ,VERBS ,INFLECTION (Grammar) ,GENERALIZATION ,SIMPLICITY - Abstract
The Somali verb is traditionally presented as having a quite large number of inflectional paradigms with, e.g., special negative forms and several kinds of subordinate clause forms. The complexity of traditional descriptions tends to overshadow important generalisations that would otherwise reflect a relative simplicity of the Somali verb system. The most important reasons for the abundance of paradigms are that forms, periphrastic constructions and their functions are not systematically differentiated, but also that the tonal accent and case marking are treated as parts of the inflection, instead of phrasal marking of syntactic or pragmatic functions. The aim of this article is therefore to suggest a simplified analysis and to define the minimal set of synthetic forms and analytical constructions that are necessary for the description of Somali verb inflection as well as the basic syntactic functions of these forms and constructions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Exploring acoustic overlaps in Djibouti Somali: Implications for contrast and vowel harmony.
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Green, Christopher R. and Lampitelli, Nicola
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VOWELS ,SOMALIS ,MERGERS & acquisitions ,HARMONICS (Music theory) ,DIALECTS ,LINGUISTS - Abstract
Somali is well known to exhibit vowel harmony (Armstrong 1934), but linguists know remarkably little about how the system is implemented. Most presume that harmonic oppositions involve the tongue root and analyze the system relative to the feature [ATR], though the phonetic implementation of the contrast is complicated by a "quirky" (Krämer 2008) vocalic system. Reports also indicate that harmonic alternations vary between speakers and dialects, including in the bounds of the harmonic domain, but again, little systematic comparison has been pursued. To better understand the bearing that vowel quality and vocalic contrasts have on Somali vowel harmony, this paper reports the results of a study aimed at establishing details of the Djibouti Somali vocalic system. Our findings reveal that while a harmony system seems intact for all speakers studied, three consistent trends of acoustic (i.e., vowel space) overlap emerge from the data which may portend eventual mergers. These trends align in notable ways, but not entirely, with reports of harmonic decay elsewhere in the literature. They suggest that loss of harmonic distinctions in high vowels may be underway, but in different ways, in front vs. back vowels and that harmonic contrasts in long vowels are particularly susceptible to weakening. Our interpretation of these results, viewed alongside the typological literature on ATR harmony systems, is that Somali vowel harmony may be threatened or in decline as a result of these acoustic overlaps. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites Among Patients Attending A Tertiary Referral Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia: A 6-year Retrospective Study.
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Eker, Hasan Hüseyin, Keleş, Esra, Osman, Marian Muse, Hassan-Kadle, Mohamed Abdulkadir, Karaketir, Şeyma, Osman, Aamir Muse, and Hassan-Kadle, Ahmed Abdulkadir
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DISEASE prevalence ,INTESTINAL parasites ,TERTIARY care ,MEDICAL referrals ,RETROSPECTIVE studies - Abstract
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44. DOĞU AFRİKA'DAKİ İÇ ÇATIŞMALARDA KOMŞU ÜLKE FAKTÖRÜ: SOMALİ İÇ SAVAŞI ÖRNEĞİ.
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ENGİN GÜDER, Belma
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CONFLICT management ,NEIGHBORHOODS - Abstract
Copyright of Journal of Administrative Sciences / Yonetim Bilimleri Dergisi is the property of Canakkale Onsekiz Mart Universitesi, Terzioglu Kampusu and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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45. Gum and resin bearing dryland forests of the Somali region, Southeastern Ethiopia: Diversity, structure and spatial distribution
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Nesibu Yahya, Abdu Abdelkadir, Busha Teshome, Mister Abebe, and Habtemariam Kassa
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somali ,horn of africa ,gum and resin ,Agriculture - Abstract
Despite their ecological and socio-economic contributions, the lowland dry forests of Ethiopia have largely been neglected and hence experience severe deforestation and degradation challenges. It is, therefore, crucial to assess the status of the dry forest resources to formulate appropriate management strategies that facilitate their sustainable utilization. This study was undertaken to determine spatial distribution, species composition, structure, and regeneration of gum and resin-producing species in the dry forests of the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia. The recent Sentinel-2A image was procured and used to classify the area, using a supervised Random Forest Algorithm, into different land covers and vegetation types. Inside the two key vegetation types (Acacia dominated woodland and Mixed woodland), forest inventory was conducted by establishing 30 m x 30 m size quadratic sample plots. The results revealed that the study area was divided into settlement (0.2%), bare land (6.0%), undifferentiated forest (0.5%), acacia woodland (36.3%), mixed woodland (54.1%) and scrubland (2.9%). Thirty-four woody species were identified and recorded with a Shannon diversity of 3.03. The population structure showed a lack of sufficient natural regeneration. This shows that the forest containing the gum and resin-bearing species is not replacing itself as well as it should. On the other hand, if managed properly, the forest has the potential to produce various types of oleo-gum resins. Thus, implementing appropriate restoration measures is urgent to enhance natural regeneration. Moreover, formulating sustainable utilization while creating a product market of gum and resins are important consideration to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of dry forests in the region.
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46. Becoming ready to lose one's own life : a grounded theory study of former Muslim Somali Christian converts in the United Kingdom and Sweden
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Bódi, Mátyás and Aguilar, Mario I.
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Religious conversion ,Religious change ,Leaving Islam ,Apostasy ,Conversion to Christianity ,Conversion from Islam to Christianity ,Persecution ,Former Muslim ,Ex-Muslim ,Somali ,Somali diaspora ,Somali Christian ,Christianity in Somalia ,Somalia ,Conversion theory ,Grounded theory ,World Christianity ,BV2626.3B7 ,Christian converts from Islam ,Conversion--Christianity ,Somalis--Great Britain--Case studies ,Somalis--Sweden--Case studies - Abstract
Christians are a stigmatised and vulnerable segment of Somali society in both the Horn of Africa and in the diaspora. Their situation is extremely under-researched. This study provides an original theory of religious conversion and decision-making among Somalis from a Sunni Muslim background living in the United Kingdom and Sweden, the two largest Somali communities in Europe. The theory seeks to explain dominant behavioural patterns of conversion to evangelical Protestant Christianity and the disclosure of this faith to Muslim relatives and friends. The research is based on the analysis of interviews conducted with Somali Christians and missionaries working with Somalis, as well as literature related to the topic. Classic grounded theory methodology was applied in its entirety, including simultaneous data collection and analysis, constant comparison, theoretical sampling, memo-writing, open coding, selective coding, theoretical coding, and manual sorting of memos. This resulted in a theory emerging: 'becoming ready to lose one's own life'. The theory covers a process that takes place in three types of awareness contexts (concealed, suspicious, and open) and consists of six stages (Muslim, secretly irreligious, secretly Christian, openly irreligious, Christian but considered irreligious, and openly Christian). The study details the relevant personal factors, incentives and deterrents, possible reactions to psychological discomfort, pressure from members of the Muslim community, and possible reactions to this pressure. The theory's components are illustrated with quotations from the interview transcripts. This work is an original contribution to the fields of conversion studies, missiology, Somali studies, and world Christianity.
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47. "I Live in Agony": the Everyday Insecurity of Rejected Somali Asylum-seekers in Finland.
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Ismail, Abdirashid A.
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FOOD security ,FOOD supply ,POLITICAL refugees ,CIVIL service ,SOCIAL workers - Abstract
Finland, like other countries in Europe, has recently implemented restrictive asylum policies intended to deter asylum-seekers. This article uses the concept of everyday insecurity to study the effects of these policies on the lives of rejected asylum-seekers from Somalia in Finland. Material for this article is primarily drawn from in-depth individual interviews with people whose asylum claims have been rejected by the Finnish authorities. It is also informed by participatory observations and informal discussions with community leaders and activists. The article argues that new restrictive asylum policies create everyday insecurity for rejected asylum-seekers in several ways, including by denying them access to entitlements. These policies also cause rejected asylum-seekers to feel powerless when dealing with actors such as politicians, bureaucrats, employers, lawyers, social workers, health service providers, and their peers. They may also feel unable to help themselves or their loved ones. These policies also subject rejected asylum-seekers to extreme forms of exploitation in the labor market and other domains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Towards Logico-semiotic Classification of Somali Proverbs
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Kapchits, Georgi L., Kotova, Marina Yu., editor, and Lauhakangas, Outi, editor
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49. Mask-Related Headache Among Health Workers During COVID-19 Pandemics: Study from Somalia
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Mehmet Ufuk Aluçlu, Nor Osman Sidow, Ahmed Muhammad Bashir, Mohamed Sheikh Hassan, and Yavuz Yücel
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baş ağrısı ,yüz maskesi ,covid-19 ,sağlık çalışanları ,somali ,headache ,face mask ,health workers ,somalia ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Aim: After the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), new headaches have been reported to develop or worsen among healthcare workers who regularly wear personal protective equipments. In this study, we investigated the possible relationship between de-novo (new-onset) headache features associated with the mask used and pre-existing and exacerbated headaches. It is the first study on this subject on behalf of Somalia. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted at the Mogadishu COVID-19 pandemic hospital, Somalia, with volunteer healthcare workers. Data were collected through a questionnaire. Participants were asked 15 questions in the survey and Pearson-chi-square test was used as statistics. Results: This study was conducted with 200 healthcare workers working in the hospital, 114 (57%) were male, 86 (43%) were female, and the mean age was 28. Participants 90 (45%) used surgical masks, 32 (16%) filtered masks (N95), 78 (39%) both; majority of 109 (54.5%) wore masks for more than 6 hours a day. Pre-existing headache was reported by78(39%) of the subjects. 55(70%) of those with pre-existing headache reported aggravation of their headache. Statistically significant relationship was found between duration of mask use and aggravation of pre-existing headache. De-novo headache characteristics were throbbing 21(20%), pressing 31(29%), unilateral 19(18%), and 35(33%) bilateral. A statistically significant relationship was also found between the duration of use of face mask and the development of de-novo headache, regardless of mask type. Conclusion: As per our study, prolonged use of face masks during COVID-19 pandemics was associated with de-novo headaches and exacerbation of pre-existing headache. This situation, which has caused complaints as healthcare professionals and some patients continue to wear masks, will continue to be investigated.
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50. The place of Somali in the resistance of Ethiopia against the Italian colonial forces in the Ogaden, 1915 to 1941
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Muhammed Hamid Yasien, Tesfamichael Teshale Kebede, and Ahmed Sheikeh Abdirahman Abdile
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colonialism ,somali ,patriotism ,Ethiopia ,Fine Arts ,Arts in general ,NX1-820 ,General Works ,History of scholarship and learning. The humanities ,AZ20-999 - Abstract
AbstractThe study investigated the role of Somalis in Ethiopia’s struggle against Italian colonial forces in the Ogaden region from 1915 to 1941, which has been overlooked in existing literature. The research was conducted using an exploratory design and qualitative data obtained from primary records, oral evidence, and secondary sources. The relationship between Ethiopia and Italian forces in the Ogaden frontiers from 1915 to 1935 was characterized by tensions due to Italian incursions and Ethiopian resistance. The Somali people, who considered the Italians as threats to their socio-economic wellbeing, resisted the invasion of their territories in the Ogaden from 1915 onwards. They played a crucial role in the Ethiopian resistance by providing information, logistics, and combatants. Notable figures such as Omer Semeter, Ali Nur, Erzi Jama, Sultan Bede, Hussein Elmie, Ahmed Hashi, and Mahamud Ebrahim organized the Somalis in the resistance against the Italian colonial forces. Although there are pieces of literature related to Ethiopia’s resistance against Italian colonial forces, most of them are geographically confined to the north and temporally limited from 1935 to 1941. Moreover, existing literature on Ethiopian resistance in the Ogaden mainly focuses on defensive wars headed by higher nobles. This study reveals historical realities that have been made invisible in historical literature by highlighting the contributions of local peoples of the Ogaden who participated in the resistance against Italian invasion.
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