Purpose: The spread of Covid-19 has led to the closure of educational institutions worldwide, forcing academic institutions to find online platforms. The purpose of this paper is to accelerate the development of the online learning (OL) environments within those institutions. The Covid-19 pandemic has unfolded the extent of the academic institutions' readiness to deal with such a crisis. Design/methodology/approach: In this vein, the study aimed to identify the perception of translation instructors in teaching translation courses online during Covid-19, using a questionnaire to explore the strategies and challenges of teaching and assessing students' performance. The analysis revealed instructors' reliance on Zoom and Microsoft Teams in offering virtual classes and WhatsApp in communication with students outside the class. Findings: The findings revealed the relative effectiveness of online education, but its efficacy is less than face-to-face learning according to the respondents' views. It was also found that students faced difficulties in OL, which lie in adapting to the online environment, lack of interaction and motivation and the deficiency of data connections. Even though online education could work as an aid during Covid-19, but it could not replace face-to-face instruction. Based on the findings, the study recommended blended learning. Combining online education with face-to-face instruction, i.e. face-to-face plus synchronous and asynchronous, would result in a rigorous OL environment. Originality/value: The research is genuine and there is no conflict of interest.

This study explores user perceptions and practical employment of ChatGPT Translation among students involved in English-Arabic translation tasks. For the quantitative part method, data were collected from a diverse assembly of 102 participants, comprising demographic queries and a constructed 20-item Likert scale questionnaire. The collected data were categorized and critically examined under five principal constructs: Efficiency, Accuracy, Ease of Use, Trustworthiness, and Overall Preference. The findings indicate a predominantly positive perception of ChatGPT among the participants. In addition, detailed analysis reveals novel insights, such as the considerable appreciation for ChatGPT's role in enhancing translation efficiency and the high level of trust expressed in its ability to maintain the confidentiality of translated work. Another significant finding is the tool's competitive edge, with participants favoring ChatGPT over other translation tools. Furthermore, the findings underscore the importance of extending the research landscape on AI-assisted translation tools. Thus, extending the research on A.I. Translation platforms fosters their effective integration into the industry and understanding of their potential impact on the future of translation pedagogy.

This study scrutinizes the problems and strategies involved in the translation of legal terms from English into Arabic and vice versa, whether in relation to international accords or agreements. Despite the significant differences between English common law and the civil or Islamic law systems in Arabic, this piece of research tries to look into how translators surpass challenges to maintain legal accuracy and cultural appropriateness. In this regard, the present study has taken up a qualitative research design that analyzes ten samples of legal terms in selected international agreements, such as the United Nations Charter, the Paris Agreement, and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Besides this, open-ended questions were administered to 20 legal translators to trace the challenges they encountered and their coping strategies. The outcome of the study reveals that the largest problem is related to the absence of most equivalents in legal expressions - especially those containing culturally related contexts. Functional equivalence, consultation with legalists, and the use of explanatory footnotes are the most frequent means to ensure legal accuracy. In addition, cultural adaptation is the major strategy that allows translation to be accurate and applicable in areas such as family law and finance. The need to integrate linguistic, legal, and cultural competencies is nowadays quite urgent in translating international legal documents between English and Arabic.

This research elucidates the psychological stress encountered by interpreters proficient in the Arabic <> English language pair. Utilizing a five-Likert-point survey, the study seeks to ascertain the perceptions of these simultaneous interpreters regarding the most pronounced stress-inducing elements they encounter during their professional engagements. The findings highlight that primary stress precipitators encompass subpar remuneration, an intensified sense of accountability for the interpreted content, and the lack of cooperation from private clientele. Concurrently, approximately two-thirds of the identified stressors engender moderate stress levels; these include specialized terminologies, inadequate speaker visibility, and the necessity for frequent travel, among numerous other factors. Furthermore, the medical manifestations of this stress are prominently throat irritation, characterized by dryness and headaches, followed by compromised concentration, somnolence, back pain, fatigue, eye irritation, and minimal rates of insomnia. The implications of this research could contribute significantly to the existing body of knowledge on stress dynamics within the realms of translation and interpretation, as well as addressing human-centered concerns within the context of court interpreting.