Research Institute for Translation Studies (RITS)

Translatability of Postmodern Features: A Study of Donald Barthelme’s Short Stories in Persian Translation
Translatability of Postmodern Features: A Study of Donald Barthelme’s Short Stories in Persian Translation

Fatemeh Parham

Volume 1, Issue 1 , March 2024, , Pages 1-14

Abstract
  Postmodern literature possesses distinct characteristics that are evident in both its content and form. This research first attempts to identify the postmodern features in a corpus ...  Read More
Language Hegemony and Translation of Product Labels in Iranian Industrial Context
Language Hegemony and Translation of Product Labels in Iranian Industrial Context

Fatemeh Parham; Hamideh Nemati Lafmejani

Volume 1, Issue 2 , June 2024, , Pages 1-11

Abstract
  The present study investigates the impact of English language hegemony on the different industries in Iranian context. A sample of eighty food, health, and beauty products was selected ...  Read More
The Relation Between Age and Subject Field of Women Translators in Post-Islamic Revolution Iran
The Relation Between Age and Subject Field of Women Translators in Post-Islamic Revolution Iran

Afsaneh Mohammadi Shahrokhabadi; Mina Taheri

Volume 1, Issue 3 , September 2024, , Pages 1-10

Abstract
  This study investigates the age of female translators in Iran from the Islamic Revolution (1979) to the year 2022, aiming to determine at which age women were most prolific in translation. ...  Read More
Translation of Iranian Socio-cultural Image in Fansubbed Movies
Translation of Iranian Socio-cultural Image in Fansubbed Movies

Fatemeh Parham; Hamideh Nemati Lafmejani; Zahra Nadimi

Volume 1, Issue 4 , December 2024, , Pages 1-16

Abstract
  This study aims to examine the representation of the Iranian Self in Persian movies through English fansubtitles, exploring how the subtitling process shapes the socio-cultural image ...  Read More
A Study of Text-Image Interaction at Omidvar Brothers Museum
A Study of Text-Image Interaction at Omidvar Brothers Museum

Samin Salajegheh

Volume 2, Issue 5 , March 2025, , Pages 1-16

Abstract
  Museums are crucial cultural and educational institutions that facilitate visitors’ learning by integrating diverse modes of engagement, including linguistic, visual, auditory, ...  Read More
The Role of Translation in Framing International Environmental News
The Role of Translation in Framing International Environmental News

Ali Arjmandi

Volume 2, Issue 6 , June 2025, , Pages 1-13

Abstract
  This study investigates the way international environmental news is framed in Iran, specifically evaluating the role of translation in promoting public perceptions of global ecological ...  Read More
A Descriptive-Analytical Reflection on the Translation of Medical Texts During the Qajar Era
A Descriptive-Analytical Reflection on the Translation of Medical Texts During the Qajar Era

Mojgan Ghaffari; Afsaneh Mohammadi Shahrokhabadi

Volume 1, Issue 3 , September 2024, , Pages 11-27

Abstract
  This article provides a descriptive overview and thematic analysis of translated medical texts from the Qajar era, utilizing a statistical and documentary study methodology. The research ...  Read More
Bridging Translation and Engagement: A Paratextual Study of Publishers’ Notes
Bridging Translation and Engagement: A Paratextual Study of Publishers’ Notes

Marzieh Maddahi

Volume 1, Issue 2 , June 2024, , Pages 12-25

Abstract
  Focusing on the intersection of translation and activism, the current study aimed to address the issue of publishers’ activist agency in the socio-political context of post-revolutionary ...  Read More
Translators’ Role in the Field: The Case of Anthropological Researches in Iran
Translators’ Role in the Field: The Case of Anthropological Researches in Iran

Hamideh Nemati Lafmejani

Volume 1, Issue 1 , March 2024, , Pages 15-28

Abstract
  This study seeks to investigate the role and impact of translators in the (anthropological) field during research conducted by foreign anthropologists in Iran. To achieve this, a questionnaire, ...  Read More
A Study of Conflict Resolution Strategies in Translation Prefaces
A Study of Conflict Resolution Strategies in Translation Prefaces

Marzieh Maddahi

Volume 1, Issue 4 , December 2024, , Pages 17-26

Abstract
  In the aftermath of conflict, the role of translation extends into the realm of conflict resolution. This study examines how translation prefaces address conflict resolution in the ...  Read More
Exploring Eco-translation Through Bachmann-Medick’s Model
Exploring Eco-translation Through Bachmann-Medick’s Model

Ali Arjmandi; Samar Ehteshami

Volume 2, Issue 5 , March 2025, , Pages 17-29

Abstract
  The ecological turn in translation studies subverts anthropocentric perspectives and redefines translation as a multispecies, semiotic process that transcends human language. Eco-translation, ...  Read More
Evaluation of Localization in Samsung’s Website
Evaluation of Localization in Samsung’s Website

Mohammad Shokookohifar

Volume 1, Issue 2 , June 2024, , Pages 26-47

Abstract
  In today’s vast digital landscape, where the online world knows no bounds, website localization has emerged as a critical imperative for companies worldwide to effectively promote ...  Read More
The Relationship Between Working Memory, Delivery Rate, and Pauses in Consecutive Interpreting
The Relationship Between Working Memory, Delivery Rate, and Pauses in Consecutive Interpreting

Mojtaba Amini; Mahmood Yenkimaleki

Volume 1, Issue 4 , December 2024, , Pages 27-38

Abstract
  Given the importance of consecutive interpreting as a key mode of communication, various factors influencing its effectiveness must be examined to enhance overall performance. This ...  Read More
Visibility of Iranian Fansubbers of K-pop Music Videos
Visibility of Iranian Fansubbers of K-pop Music Videos

Samin Salajegheh

Volume 1, Issue 1 , March 2024, , Pages 29-47

Abstract
  Audiovisual translation has been the subject of substantial scholarly inquiry, with fansubbing being recognized as a unique mode within this field. Fansubbing involves translating and ...  Read More
Ecotranslation: A Metaphorical Comparison Between Ecology and Social Systems Theory
Ecotranslation: A Metaphorical Comparison Between Ecology and Social Systems Theory

Pantea Changizi

Volume 1, Issue 3 , September 2024, , Pages 29-39

Abstract
  Translation has been examined from diverse perspectives, including linguistic, cultural, and sociological viewpoints. Across these fields of study, human involvement has remained central ...  Read More
Translating Islamic Religious Terms for Non-Muslim Audience: A Comparative Study of Three Translator Groups
Translating Islamic Religious Terms for Non-Muslim Audience: A Comparative Study of Three Translator Groups

Pariya Azad

Volume 1, Issue 4 , December 2024, , Pages 39-49

Abstract
  The translation of Islamic religious terms is of critical importance, as these terms play a vital role in conveying Islamic concepts. Errors in translating such sensitive content may ...  Read More
Adaptation Strategies in Video Game Localization: A Case Study of Civilization
Adaptation Strategies in Video Game Localization: A Case Study of Civilization

Farkhondeh Touiserkani

Volume 1, Issue 3 , September 2024, , Pages 41-52

Abstract
  In audiovisual translation, where video game localization plays a critical role, integrating visual elements with spoken content is essential. This study investigates the translation ...  Read More
Evaluating the Methods Used in the Arabic to English Translation of Qur'an-specific Cultural Items with Regard to the Concepts of Domestication and Foreignization
Evaluating the Methods Used in the Arabic to English Translation of Qur'an-specific Cultural Items with Regard to the Concepts of Domestication and Foreignization

Mahla Abedi; Abolfazl Sanjarani

Volume 1, Issue 1 , March 2024, , Pages 48-59

Abstract
  Translation has played a crucial role in easing communication between human beings at all times throughout history, so without translation, the complex, interwoven social structures ...  Read More
Translation and Poetic Recreation: Examining the European Roots of Iraj Mirza's 'Qalb-e Mâdar'
Translation and Poetic Recreation: Examining the European Roots of Iraj Mirza's 'Qalb-e Mâdar'

Mokhtar Issaiyan

Volume 1, Issue 2 , June 2024, , Pages 48-60

Abstract
  During the first decades of the 20th century, Iran underwent a transformative phase spurred by the emergence of local periodicals. Intellectuals and modernists in the country, drawing ...  Read More
A Study of Hybridity in Persian Translations of Mohsin Hamid’s Novels
A Study of Hybridity in Persian Translations of Mohsin Hamid’s Novels

Motahare Shams Nejati; Hoda Shabrang; Samar Ehteshami

Volume 1, Issue 4 , December 2024, , Pages 51-61

Abstract
  This study explores the complexities and variations in translating Mohsin Hamid’s novels – Exit West, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, and How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising ...  Read More
Assessment of Entrepreneurship Traits of English Translation Students: The Case of Islamic Azad Universities in Mazandaran Province
Assessment of Entrepreneurship Traits of English Translation Students: The Case of Islamic Azad Universities in Mazandaran Province

Saeed Ranjbar; Parisa Nejatimoqadam

Volume 1, Issue 3 , September 2024, , Pages 53-66

Abstract
  In recent decades, numerous studies in Iran have examined entrepreneurial traits among university students. However, the entrepreneurial potential of undergraduate English translation ...  Read More
Applying the Conceptual Blending Theory to Persian Translation of English Neologisms: Investigating a Translation of the Harry Potter Series
Applying the Conceptual Blending Theory to Persian Translation of English Neologisms: Investigating a Translation of the Harry Potter Series

Ali Akbar Arjmand Rad; Zakie Khademian

Volume 1, Issue 1 , March 2024, , Pages 60-70

Abstract
  There are more and more neologisms to the vocabulary of human language due to the progress of globalization, development in social life, and advancement of new technology. The object ...  Read More
Application of House’s Translation Quality Assessment to Persian Translation of Technical Texts
Application of House’s Translation Quality Assessment to Persian Translation of Technical Texts

Heidar Nosratzad; Hossein Pakdel

Volume 1, Issue 2 , June 2024, , Pages 61-77

Abstract
  In this research, the quality of the Persian translation of a computer textbook was assessed based on House’s model of Translation Quality Assessment (TQA). To achieve reliable ...  Read More
Exploring the Inclusive Potential of Audio Description
Exploring the Inclusive Potential of Audio Description

Mohammad Reza Ghaffari

Volume 1, Issue 4 , December 2024, , Pages 63-78

Abstract
  Audio description (AD) is a key tool for improving audiovisual accessibility, originally developed to support the blind and partially sighted community. However, its benefits extend ...  Read More
A Case Study of Game Localization in Iran: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Zula
A Case Study of Game Localization in Iran: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Zula

Mohammad Shokookohifar; Hamideh Nemati Lafmejani

Volume 1, Issue 3 , September 2024, , Pages 67-84

Abstract
  This study explores video game localization as a rapidly expanding field with significant potential in Iran’s market, focusing on Zula, the Persian localized version of the video ...  Read More