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Majid Wajdi
Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia
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Cultural dynamics and challenges in achieving equivalence in translation: Balancing meaning and context Pande Putu Resmia Ovieta; Majid Wajdi; Muhammad Issa; Md. Kamrul Hasan; Nadia Idri; Tran Nho Huong; Dr. Mahmood Eshreteh
Journal of Education, Social & Communication Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): May 2026
Publisher : PT. MAWAMEDIA JAYAMUSTA BUANASIHA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71028/jescs.v3i2.140

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This abstract examines the cultural dynamics and challenges in achieving equivalence in translation, focusing on balancing meaning and context between source and target cultures. The study employs comparative and qualitative analyses of literary and survey translations, highlighting issues such as cultural nuances, idiomatic expressions, and socio-historical contexts that complicate direct equivalence. Key challenges include the absence of exact cultural equivalents, the paradox of equivalence where too much similarity may obscure cultural differences, and the need for dynamic equivalence to preserve both meaning and cultural impact. Strategies to address these challenges involve localization, adaptation, use of cultural equivalents, annotations, and consultation with cultural informants to ensure semantic, conceptual, and functional equivalence. The findings emphasize that successful translation requires deep cultural competence and flexible approaches that respect both source culture integrity and target audience understanding. This research contributes practical insights for translators aiming to achieve culturally congruent translations while maintaining fidelity to original meanings.
Between tradition and modernity Islamic political movements: Respond to globalization secularism and social change worldwide Ace Somantri; Abdul Mu'ti; Muh Nasihin; Wahyudi Wahyudi; A. Malik Musa; Nasser Ul Islam; Majid Wajdi
Journal of Education, Social & Communication Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71028/jescs.v3i2.163

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Islamic political movements navigate the tension between tradition and modernity by responding to globalization, secularism, and social change through diverse strategies. These movements often critique secularism and the crisis of modernity, seeking to Islamize modern life by integrating Islamic principles into socio-political and cultural spheres without rejecting modernity itself. Some adopt radical approaches aiming for revolutionary change that redefines the relationship between tradition and modernity, while others pursue more inclusive, universalist discourses that engage with multicultural societies and global values. In contexts like Indonesia, Islamic movements adapt through integration as ideological forces, acculturation as cultural actors, and agency-structuring as political partners shaping social structures. The impact of globalization and technological advances compels these organizations to reform management practices, increase youth engagement, and balance Islamic identity with global norms. Overall, Islamic political movements represent a complex spectrum of responses that blend preservation of tradition with selective adoption of modern ideas to address contemporary challenges worldwide.
Co-Authors A. Malik Musa Abdul Mu'ti Ace Somantri Dr. Mahmood Eshreteh Md. Kamrul Hasan Muh Nasihin Muhammad Issa Nadia Idri Nasser Ul Islam Pande Putu Resmia Ovieta Tran Nho Huong Wahyudi Wahyudi