Textual Analysis Research Articles

When I am sixty-four… evaluating language markers of well-being in healthy aging narratives.

Natural language use is a promising candidate for the development of innovative measures of well-being to complement self-report measures. The type of words individuals use can reveal important psychological processes that underlie well-being across the lifespan. In this preregistered, cross-sectional study, we propose a conceptual model of language markers of well-being and use written narratives about healthy aging (N = 701) and computerized text analysis (LIWC) to empirically validate the model. As hypothesized, we identified a model with three groups of language markers (reflecting affective, evaluative, and social processes). Initial validation with established self-report scales (N = 30 subscales) showed that these language markers reliably predict core components of well-being and underlying processes. Our results support the concurrent validity of the conceptual language model and allude to the added benefits of language-based measures, which are thought to reflect less conscious processes of well-being. Future research is needed to continue validating language markers of well-being across the lifespan in a theoretically informed and contextualized way, which will lay the foundation for inferring people's well-being from their natural language use.

Americanized discourses of religious freedom and Christian persecution during the 2022 Ottawa trucker convoy

In this article, Hannah Dick draws on Stewart Hoover’s concept of mediated imaginaries to help explain the transnational circulation of Americanized discourses during the 2022 Canadian trucker convoy protest in Ottawa. She examines the mediated objects produced by the convoy participants, including physical signs erected throughout downtown Ottawa and also those that circulated on social media platforms and in official communications published by convoy leaders. Using textual analysis, she explores the role of Americanized Christian discourses in charging the Canadian convoy movement with both political and existential meaning. It is argued that while the convoy does not represent a simple importation of American religio-political organizing consistent with theories of cultural imperialism, the symbolic resonances of Americanized discourses of freedom and Christian persecution nevertheless provide a flexible and robust affective infrastructure that is adaptable for the Canadian context.

The Modification of Mythological Archetypes “son” and “father” in Joyce's Novel “Ulysses”

Introduction. This article delves into the analysis of modifications of mythological and Christian archetypes in Joyce's work, particularly focusing on the novel “Ulysses” and examining characters playing familial roles of “son” and “father”. The interest in family ties is explored considering the atmosphere of creating the novel and biographical aspects. Family roles are viewed through the modifications of a significant biblical narrative for the author – the story of the prodigal son. The goal of the analysis was to showcase which vector the author chose and why to develop this archetypal theme in “Ulysses”. The main role, adapted to the familial setting through a new interpretation of the parable, was identified and analyzed as the role of the “prodigal father”. Methodology and sources. The textual analysis in the article was conducted in the traditions of post-structuralism: additional intertexts were used to augment the familial relationships of the novel's characters with new meanings. Results and discussion. Through the modernization of familial archetypes in the novel, this article demonstrates how Joyce, as a representative of world literature, treated these templates. His myth-making involved selectively drawing from source materials that suited his specific purposes, whether it was the story of Odysseus or the parable of the prodigal son. He approached the archetypal text liberally, using it as a systematizing mechanism to elevate contemporary issues to a more universal level. Conclusion. The article sequentially examines canonical archetypal roles and various possible readings of the source text, influenced by the author's personal experiences (biographical) as well as the cultural-historical context, shifting peripheral components of the parable to dominant positions.

Dressed to Kill

Recent trends in contemporary horror TV present queer women as Western media’s latest anti-hero, foregrounding presentations of hyper-femininity as central to queer women’s violence. I examine how representations of ‘violent lesbians’ are used by viewers to aid in shaping and understanding their own identities. Drawing on fashion theory as well as Barbara Creed’s concept of the ‘monstrous feminine’ to examine the role depictions of hyper-femininity play in both highlighting and undermining women’s power, I present a textual analysis of two queer horror shows – Ratched (2020–) and Killing Eve (2018–2022) – alongside discussions with fans via focus groups and interviews. I examine how these shows represent queerness and femininity in relation to violent women, and how women and non-binary individuals collectively create meaning out of these representations. I argue that while these shows present viewers with alternative images of femininity, they also reinforce certain gender norms, supporting dominant power structures that present a restrained image of queer women’s deviancy, and one that is not available to all bodies. Viewers critically engage with this material, utilising these shows to expand their own understandings and expressions of identity, while also challenging the shows’ limitations.

The Evangelical Aim in the History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China by Juan González de Mendoza, a 16th Century European Work on China

For over five centuries, the History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China, written by Spanish missionary Juan González de Mendoza and published in 1585 in Rome, has captured the interest of the international academic community. However, scholarship has primarily focused on Mendoza’s depiction of China as rich and powerful, potentially overlooking the evangelical purpose of his narrative and failing to explain the correlation between the positive Chinese image and the author’s evangelical intention. This study aims to clarify the image of China presented by the Spanish author through a detailed textual analysis, concluding that Mendoza portrayed China as a rich and great nation that also had misguided beliefs and was open to evangelization. The Spanish author’s identity as an Augustinian preacher and ambassador of King Philip II of Spain to the Ming dynasty of China, as well as the global and evangelistic social context in which he lived, significantly influenced his perceptions of China. Furthermore, his hybrid profile of China was accepted in Europe at the time and became a collective memory because it embodied the spiritual context shared by the European community in the 16th century. This spiritual purpose was achieved through the idealized imagination, which serves as an affective medium in the formation of collective memory.

Interference of Thai Language on Dialectal Variations of Jawi Malay in Narathiwat

The connection between language and culture becomes increasingly evident when the Thai language influences the variations of Jawi Malay dialects in Narathiwat. This research aims to analyze the impact of Thai language interference on the dialectal variations of Malay language in Narathiwat, Thailand, using a sociolinguistic approach. We investigate changes in language, including vocabulary usage, phonological shifts, and social influences in the everyday situations of Narathiwat society. The research methods involve interviews, surveys, text analysis, and observations in everyday contexts. The expected outcomes are to enhance understanding of language dynamics in Narathiwat, which plays a crucial role in preserving cultural and linguistic identities in a multilingual environment. This study has the potential to provide valuable insights into the preservation and maintenance of Malay language in Narathiwat, emphasizing the importance of language and sociolinguistic research in areas with strong language influences and significant cultural blends. This abstract covers the research background, objectives, research methods, research findings, discussion, conclusion, and research implications, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the scope and relevance of this study

An analysis of apartment listings in best destinations on an OTA: Thailand versus Japan

PurposeThe sharing economy enables apartment owners to generate income from their assets. “Agoda Homes” is an online travel agent (OTA) that directly competes with Airbnb. A destination has to discover its competitiveness, but few studies have provided an overview of accommodation attributes in each destination, which are crucial to shaping its brand image. This paper aims to illustrate firm-generated content or attributes that apartment owners list about their properties on an OTA platform to comprehend factual information about apartments in each destination with various star ratings and user ratings and to formulate a research model for future studies.Design/methodology/approachInformational content and accommodation attributes for apartments are automatically collected using a Web scraping tool (the Data Miner). Descriptive statistics and text analysis (word cloud and word frequency) are used to analyze data.FindingsFindings reveal the primary location, facilities, cleanliness and safety attributes for all apartments in each destination, along with star ratings and user ratings. A research framework for scholars is also suggested. Guidelines for stakeholders in the tourism industry are additionally furnished.Originality/valueThis work concentrates on apartments, which have received less attention in the tourism literature. The study gathers factual data from a website to mitigate respondent bias issues inherent in the traditional survey methods.

Histories of Ancient Israel: Present State and Future Potential

Abstract This review considers the state of historical studies of ancient Israel in light of the publication of two recent books on the subject. While this recent scholarship nuances and advances our understanding of the history of the southern Levant, it also reveals ongoing methodological tensions due to the field’s long-running commitments to post-Enlightenment, European (especially German) approaches to the historical analysis of biblical texts. Simultaneously, these two histories point towards some productive ways in which we might move forward in the study of the history of ancient Israel. These productive potentials include reevaluating our historical methods across specialties and approaches and seeking alternative approaches to history writing that make space for fragmentation, multiplicity, and irresolution.

ASSOCIATION OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AND CANDIDIASIS : A TEN YEARS SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that may reduce resistance to microbial infection of tissues and decrease tissue repair capacity. It is both an endocrine and a metabolic dysfunction involving the control of blood glucose levels, resulting in hyperglycemia. The aim: The aim of this study to show about association of type 2 diabetes mellitus and candidiasis. Methods: By the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, this study was able to show that it met all of the requirements. This search approach, publications that came out between 2014 and 2024 were taken into account. Several different online reference sources, like Pubmed, SagePub, and Sciencedirect were used to do this. It was decided not to take into account review pieces, works that had already been published, or works that were only half done. Result: Five publications were found to be directly related to our ongoing systematic examination after a rigorous three-level screening approach. Subsequently, a comprehensive analysis of the complete text was conducted, and additional scrutiny was given to these articles. Conclusion: Diabetic patients had a higher candidal carriage rate and a variety of candidal species that were resistant to azole antifungal agents.

Philippine and South African Experiences on Folk Literature Research: Relevance, Gains, and Challenges

Folkloric studies have accelerated in the Philippines and South Africa because the Academe acknowledged the urgency to collect, preserve, and publish the oral traditions of indigenous communities. Oral traditions embody the history, values, and world views of these indigenous cultures, which need to be preserved for posterity. This paper discusses the relevance, gains, and challenges in conducting folklore research in the Philippines and South Africa, which share similarities, including their colonial pasts and number of indigenous communities. The paper contemplates the relevance of folklore research outputs in different fields thereby contributing to the discourse on the value of folklore research. This qualitative study uses textual analysis to focus on insights related to folklore research, using secondary data including journal articles, book publications, and textual references. The study reveals that although there is extensive research in the field of folklore in both countries, there remain gaps that need to be filled, such as the collection, preservation, and recognition of representative folklore from other regions and cultural communities. South Africa, for instance, has 12 official languages, and the Philippines has 110 ethnolinguistic groups. There are still languages and indigenous oral traditions that are developing, and folk literature that needs to be recorded, preserved, and published. These oral traditions/folk literature play an important role in revealing people’s cultural identities and preserving heritage, which is imperative in nation-building. The findings highlight the importance of continuing research about folklore and the need to preserve indigenous knowledge systems When written down and published, folklore becomes tangible and preserved for posterity, providing present and future generations the opportunity to learn, understand, and appreciate their cultural legacy.

Spontaneous Mandibular Dentoalveolar Changes after Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME), Slow Maxillary Expansion (SME), and Leaf Expander-A Systematic Review.

This systematic review aims to analyze the spontaneous dentoalveolar changes in the mandibular arch after maxillary expansion in growing patients obtained with different expansion protocols: Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME), Slow Maxillary Expansion (SME), and Leaf Expander. The study adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Eligibility criteria were established in the PICO format, involving patients who underwent slow, rapid, or leaf maxillary expansion during the mixed or early permanent dentitions. A comprehensive search of electronic databases and manual searches was conducted up to December 2023. The outcome measures included inter-mandibular first permanent molar width, inter-deciduous molar and canine width, arch perimeter, and arch length; both short- and long-term results were considered. The articles that met the inclusion criteria were included in this systematic review and were qualitatively evaluated using a methodological quality scoring system with a 13-point scale. To assess the inter-examiner agreement concerning the article selection and the qualitative assessment of the included studies, Kappa statistics were computed. A total of 1184 articles were identified through electronic and manual searches. After the removal of duplicates and the initial examination of the titles and abstracts, 57 articles were considered for the full text analysis, and according to the eligibility and exclusion criteria, 22 studies were finally selected, composed of 8 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 14 retrospective/case-control studies. The qualitative assessment of the included studies showed the following scores: 6 papers have high research quality, 5 have moderate quality, and 11 have low quality. SME demonstrated negligible mandibular changes, with less than 1 mm variation on average (range 0.46-2.00 mm) in the selected parameters and relapses observed in the long term. RME induced more significant increases, particularly in intermolar width greater than 1 mm, which ranged between 0.93 and 3.3 mm, and good stability over the long term. Leaf Expander exhibited promising short-term lower intermolar width increases greater than 1 mm and ranged from 0.5 to 1.69 mm, but long-term stability was not thoroughly evaluated. SME results in negligible short- and long-term effects, while RME, especially with Haas-type appliances, exhibits significant intermolar width increases that remain stable over the years. Leaf Expander shows short-term lower intermolar width increases, requiring further investigation into long-term stability.

Application of wireless sensor network based on improved genetic algorithm in English blended learning

Adaptive genetic algorithm is one of the classic algorithms to solve multi-objective optimization problems. In order to make the convergence set to the Pareto boundary more uniform, this article improves how to compare multiple distances in the algorithm, introduces the concept of comparing the difference between single distances, and uses the adaptive and mutation of crossover operators and the minimum distance filtering mechanism. An improved NSGA-II adaptive algorithm is proposed. Among other things, in the machine learning system model, the environment refers to an external source of information, which provides research-related information. This study proved that learning requires systematic organization, similar to short-term memory in information processing models. Find the external environment, then use the methods of thinking analysis, integration, comparison and induction to obtain knowledge, and store the knowledge in a scientific way. With the rapid development of knowledge in modern society, on the basis of the development of English text analysis technology and network technology, the reform of China's education system has reached a new level. Reforming modern teaching methods is an important part of education reform. More and more educators are considering analyzing English texts as one of the important tools to reform teaching methods and improve teaching effects. Among other things, based on the B/S model development technology, the teaching system is researched using production theories and methods, and the teaching system is actually being tested, developed and applied. By comparing the effects of computer network teaching methods and traditional teaching methods, the feasibility and effectiveness of the network teaching system are determined.

Al-Marrār b. Munqidh’s Life and Poetry

In the scholarly examination titled “al-Marrār b. Munqidh’s Life and Poetry”, a focused lens is turned towards the somewhat elusive figure of al-Marrār b. Munqidh, shedding light on his life and, more notably, his poetic contributions during the Umayyad era. The article’s methodological approach centers on a twofold analysis, first drawing from the limited biographical data available about al-Marrār to paint a picture of the poet and his socio-cultural environment, and then engaging in a meticulous exploration of his poetic oeuvre to discern the thematic and stylistic choices that characterized his work. Subject-wise, the research emphasizes the importance of studying lesser-acknowledged poets like al-Marrār b. Munqidh to fill gaps in the collective understanding of the Umayyad poetic landscape. His verses, although not dominantly featured in current literary circles, are intricate tapestries weaving the sentiments, intellect, and cultural motifs of his age. Thus, through his poetry, readers and scholars can glean nuanced insights into the multifaceted world of the Umayyad era, making his works indispensable for anyone seeking a comprehensive grasp of the period’s literary milieu. Regarding scope, while the article does delve into al-Marrār b. Munqidh’s biography, it primarily emphasizes the exploration of his poetry. Given the paucity of detailed records about his life, the emphasis on his poetic works is not just a choice but a necessity. This, in turn, allows the article to cast a wide net over the expanse of Umayyad poetry, positioning al-Marrār's contributions within this broader framework. By juxtaposing his poetic techniques and themes with those of his contemporaries, the research offers a holistic perspective on the dynamics and divergences that marked the Umayyad poetic tradition. The article underscores the importance of al-Marrār b. Munqidh not just as a poet, but as a key to unlocking the subtleties of his age. His poetry, with its distinctive thematic concerns and stylistic elements, becomes a mirror reflecting the broader societal, cultural, and intellectual shifts of his time. By studying his works, the research asserts that one can gain a deeper understanding of the underlying currents that shaped the artistic expressions of the Umayyad poets. As for the research’s purpose, it is manifold. Firstly, it aims to bring to the fore the life and works of a poet who might otherwise remain on the periphery of Arabic literary studies. In doing so, it not only champions the cause of al-Marrār b. Munqidh but also underscores the need to continually revisit and reassess historical literary figures, thereby preventing them from fading into obscurity. Furthermore, by anchoring its analysis in the broader context of Umayyad poetry, the research endeavors to enrich our understanding of the epoch, drawing attention to the intricacies and innovations that defined it. Methodologically, the research adopts a blended approach. It employs historical analysis to piece together the scant details of al-Marrār b. Munqidh’s life, cross-referencing various sources to ensure accuracy and reliability. Simultaneously, for the exploration of his poetry, a close textual analysis is employed.

Local media sentiment towards pollution and its effect on corporate green innovation

This study examines the effect of local media sentiment on corporate green innovation based on a textual analysis of China's provincial official party newspapers from 2007 to 2018. The results show that the negative sentiment in official media positively influences firms' green innovation, measured by the number of green patents and green patent citations. This positive effect is more pronounced when firms have weaker internal or external governance structures, when the regional punitive measures are less stringent, or when the incentive measures are more complete, suggesting that official media plays a governance role in corporate green innovation. Further analysis shows that the negative sentiment from market-oriented media impedes green innovation and does not affect the relationship between official media sentiment and green innovation. Taken together, our findings reveal the real effects of local media negative sentiment on technological progress and pollution controls through its pressure on firms to engage in green innovation.

Enhancing Listening Skill Through Narrative Text in Video Games

This research aims to discover the types of narrative text through listening to video games. The research focuses focusing enhancing students’ listening skills through narrative text appearing in video games and how listening can be enhanced by narrative text video games. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method. The researcher collected some data through the video games and then continued to classify them into narrative text analysis, especially linear structure, and branch structure. The researcher employed E. Kleinman Carstensdottir and M.S El-Nasr’s theory to analyze the texts and filter them into the linear structure and branch structure categories. The results show that linear structures have cutscenes, character interactions, and task completion. The video games that represent this analysis to enhance listening are taken from Alan Wake 2. The branch structures have multiple endings, dialogue trees, and quick-times events. The video games that represent this analysis to enhance listening are taken from Detroit: Become Human. This analysis shows that narrative video games provide an effective and leisurely way for individuals to practice and enhance their listening skill.

Validation of the Health Index in the Postoperative Period: Use of the Nursing Outcome Classification to Determine the Health Level.

The postoperative period is the recovery time after surgery and is defined as an individual process whose purpose is to return the person to the state of normality and integrity that they had prior to surgery. Demonstrate the modification of the level of health of people in the early postoperative period through the development and validation of the Health Index Instrument, which is built from the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) standardized language. The design used a mixed method, which involved a first phase of instrument development and a second phase of instrument validation. The methods was based on focus group techniques with text analysis techniques, internal validation with a group of care language experts, external validation with a group of clinical nursing experts and a clinical validation with quantitative and qualitative analysis. A panel of experts in Language of Care evaluated the (NOC) labels and their correlation with the 11 Health Variables to construct the instrument. The instrument developed was subjected to external validation with a panel of clinical nurse experts in post-anesthesia care. The clinical validation included a cross-sectional descriptive study in a postoperative unit. The final sample of the cross-sectional descriptive study was 139 cases. Of the 89 NOCs proposed in the preliminary construction phase of the instrument, 36 passed through the first round. Of those 36 NOCs, 25 passed through to the second round with a review performance and 11 directly as approved. The total number of approved NOCs were 4. The results of the research show that there are changes in the global score of the health level and in each health variable. It is observed that there was a significant increase in the scores of the health variables at admission and discharge (p < 0.001). The results of the data analysis show that six groups present a similar pattern of evolution of the health variables. A correlation was found between the time of stay in the unit with the scores obtained in the health variables, the physical functioning, comfort status and the presence of symptoms being particularly significant.

From Lavender Menace to Queer Nation: the transformation of lesbian identity in the baby boom era

Women of the early baby boom years in the U.S. came out into an environment in which same-sex desire was stigmatized and criminalized. For working-class lesbians, the bar scene provided an environment in which women could find companionship and a way to live a life decoupled from traditional heterosexual roles. For middle class women, bar life was fraught with legal and social risk, and some–mostly white–women worked to establish a more “socially acceptable” communal life through organizations such as the Daughters of Bilitis. As the women’s movement flourished in the late 1960s and 1970s, women born in the early years of the baby boom (1946–1950) created distinctive lesbian feminist cultures and identities. In contrast to early baby boomers, women born at the tail end of the baby boom (1960–1964) came out in a vastly different cultural context. Second-wave feminism had already peaked, the AIDS epidemic and debates about sexuality changed the context for lesbian identity and activism, and organizing by women of color created the development of an intersectional view of lesbian identity and activism. Through an analysis of feminist magazines, newsletters, and texts of the late 1960s through the 1990s, this paper explores the cultural contexts through which radical lesbian feminist identities arose and, for a period, flourished in the U.S. By the end of the 1980s and 1990s, as second-wave feminism declined, lesbian feminist identity shifted. Over the last decades of the twentieth century, new queer forms of identification emerged, coupled with a decline of lesbian identification among younger people. I argue that these new forms represent both continuity and disruption with earlier forms of lesbian identification.

Evaluating the Impact of Internet Users' Emotional Tendencies on Opinion Dynamics through Computer-Assisted Sentiment Analysis of Texts

- Internet communication is characterised by "non-linear flow" and "unorganised aggregation," and computer-assisted text sentiment analysis is an important means of evaluating the impact of netizens' emotions on the dynamics of public opinion. The uncertainty, anonymity, disorder, and blindness inherent in fast-gathering and fast-dispersing Internet communication drive the continuous generation of texts, which has an important impact on public opinion. In order to study this issue in depth, this paper chooses two text types of "popular Weibo" and "popular topics" in Sina Weibo as the object of study and analyses the issue in detail from the two dimensions of agenda construction and agenda setting. In the process of the study, the required text data were collected through Python, and the theoretical assumptions were verified with text analysis methods to explore the influence of text sentiment bias on opinion diffusion, with a view to providing new insights and references for the application of the theory of opinion diffusion and the field of computational diffusion.

I’ll Be Your Mirror: Emma Wolukau-Wanambwa’s Science Fiction of Truth

Euro-modern colonisation produced many truths, which, despite having been recognised as false information, continue to shape the social order of today. Artist Emma Wolukau-Wanambwa’s lifelong quest was to build a subjective artistic relationship with the physical traces of colonial disinformation, which still resonate in Ugandan art education. But sometimes it is impossible to make clean separations. The post-conceptual practice of the British–Ugandan artist Wolukau-Wanambwa challenges and subverts the experience of complex contemporary social realities which were triggered by colonialism. Her artistic stress test exposes the instability of facts and the liquid ambiguity of archived information. This article explores the artist’s conscious and radical act of subjective entanglement with her research. The visual and textual analysis of her works’ conceptual layering unlocks politically charged archival truths to release new fictions for the future.

Perspectives of Nursing Students on Hybrid Simulation-Based Learning Clinical Experience: A Text-Mining Analysis.

Given the past limitations on clinical practice training during the COVID-19 pandemic, a hybrid format program was developed, combining a time-lapse unfolding case study and high-fidelity simulation. This study assesses the effectiveness of a new form of clinical training from the perspective of student nurses. A questionnaire was administered to 159 second-year nursing students enrolled in the "Basic Nursing Practice II" course. Text mining was performed using quantitative text analysis for the following items: (1) aspects that were learned more deeply, (2) benefits, and (3) difficulties encountered with the new practice format. The new clinical practice format enhanced participants' learning related to the daily changes required in nursing care and improved their nursing competency through simulated patient interactions. However, the participants faced difficulties dealing with patients accompanied by secular changes. Moreover, they found remote group work challenging. These findings can be applied to the development of new educational strategies.