Concept Of Authenticity Research Articles

Adoption and adaptation in Iñupiat fashion: Past and present

This article presents and discusses the development of Iñupiat (North Alaskan Inuit) fashion of atikłuk (‘inner garment’) and atigi (‘outerwear’) over time, with a focus on adoption and adaptation, linked to the concept of cultural authentication. It is based on the author’s fieldwork in the winter of 1997 and the summer of 1998, which included participant observations and interviews with seamstresses from the Iñupiat villages of Kaktovik and Utqiaġvik at the North Slope of Alaska, literature reviews, observations from museums and archival photos. The second part of this article involves a case study that focuses on a young Iñupiat trans woman and her mother in 2022. Together they designed a new fabric (instead of leather) for an atikłuk. The case show how she adopts the contemporary Iñupiat garment and adapts it to her own style.

Author Meets Critics: The Authenticity Industries: Keeping It "Real" in Media, Culture, and Politics

Abstract: A group of scholars from diverse backgrounds meet with Michael Serazio to discuss his book The Authenticity Industries: Keeping It "Real" in Media, Culture, and Politics (Stanford University Press, 2023). Combining philosophy, history, sociology, political economy, cultural criticism, and popular culture, the book unpacks the concept of authenticity as it manifests in various mediated contexts, including reality television, social media, pop music, corporate communication, influencer marketing, electoral campaigns, and politics. In addition to sharing how he researched his book, Serazio discusses the following topics with the panelists: what is meant by authenticity and being "real"; how various sectors use media to produce and manufacture authenticity; the link between authenticity and trust; the production of personalities and its impact on identities and inequalities, especially those based on race, gender, and class; the responsibility of social media companies in shaping how individuals in society and culture view realness; the influence of social media algorithms; and the potential ways in which instructors could use the book in classrooms.

관광에서의 진정성 연구에 기여한 주요 학자들

The concept of authenticity has played a crucial and unique role in the history of tourism studies, resulting in theoretical advancements through vigorous debates. Focusing on the fundamental mechanism of tourism, the normative characteristics of the authenticity concept have facilitated diverse academic perspectives and traditions to interact with one another. The current study aims to introduce four prominent scholars who significantly influenced the authenticity discussion in tourism studies and their conceptualization of authenticity. Daniel Boorstin pointed out mass tourism as a symbolic phenomenon of American society, which is full of fakes that seem to be real, and asserted that tourists only seek pleasure without interest in authenticity. Dean McCannell argued that tourists pursue authenticity, which is believed to exist behind commercialized tourist attractions, by using the concept of ‘staged authenticity’. Erik Cohen suggested that each tourist pursues authenticity to various degrees and that authenticity is not a fixed value but a negotiable value that continuously changes. Ning Wang proposed the concept of existential authenticity, arguing that the concept of authenticity can be applied to the subjective experiences of tourists. Each scholar's concept of authenticity reflects not only the scholar's view on tourism but also his/her academic trajectory, worldview, and historical context. This study provides an opportunity to reflect on how humans have established the normative value of ‘real’ in the behavioral context of tourism amid the progress of human civilization.

The concept of religious authority and power of the monarch in Shang Dynasty

The Shang Dynasty people practiced theocentrism, Valuing Sacrifices and serving ghosts,and everything had to be predicted through divination. There are many deities in the Shang Dynasty, including three major systems: heavenly gods, earthly spirits, and human ghosts. Di has the greatest authority and is the ruler of nature. He has the characteristics of being extraordinary, not being influenced by human will, and is the supreme god in the belief world of the Shang Dynasty people. He is integrated with the ancestors of the Shang kings. The original meaning of Di was the ancestor and the god of reproduction of all things in the universe, which was very similar to the Western concept of 'God' as the creator. In the religious belief system of the Shang Dynasty, people did not directly offer sacrifices to the heavenly gods, and every request must be achieved through the intermediary of the ancestral ghosts. After the death of the Shang kings, they were all honored as Di, which led to the formation of the "combination of sorcerers and kings" and the "the unification of politics and religion" system in the late Shang Dynasty. In the late Shang Dynasty, a trinity structure of Di, Ancestral Spirit, and Kings was formed,which dominated the heavens and earth jointly, completed the integration of theocracy and kingship, and the combination of supreme god and extreme authoritarianism, formed a political ideological system of Religious indoctrination, had an important impact on later Chinese history and is worthy of our in-depth study.

Гарантии реализации местного самоуправления в системе публичной власти Российской Федерации

The article presents new approaches to guaranteeing local self-government, including the activities of local self-government bodies in the unified system of public authority. The categories of “local self-government”, “local self-government bodies”, “public authority”, “unified system of public authority”, “municipal authority” are systematically analyzed. Local self-government is defined as an independent form of public authority in munic-ipal territories. The peculiarities of the functioning of local self-government in the Russian Federation are demonstrated. The necessity of recognizing local self-government as an integral phenomenon of the concept of public authority and local self-government bodies as a form of implementation of local self-government as an element of the unified system of public authority is substantiated. The problem of guarantees created for the effective functioning of local self-government in the Russian Federation is raised. It is argued that it is neces-sary not only to reform the current legislation in the light of the amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation of 2020, but also shows the need to form a new fundamental law at the federal level in the field of local self-government and to provide greater opportunities in the legislative regulation of local self-government to the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. It is indicated that the legislator needs to fill the gap in the definition of the concept of local self-government, including warranty issues there. Particular emphasis is given to the content and prospects of development of the constitutional foundations of local self-government as the most important guarantees. It is determined that the effective functioning of local self-government is possible with the guarantee of the right to implement local self-government. The guarantees determined by the state regarding the functioning of local self-government are defined. The content of state guarantees is disclosed, where general and legal guarantees are distinguished. Ways to develop state guarantees for the realization of the right to exercise local self-government are shown. Municipal guarantees are investigated, their content and meaning are shown in the general mechanism for guaranteeing local self-government.

Memahami Peribahasa "Nai Ngalis Tuka Ngengga" dalam Budaya Hambor Manggarai melalui Konsep Otentisitas Martin Heidegger: Kontribusi terhadap Kesadaran Perdamaian

The main focus of this article is to explore the wealth of wisdom encapsulated in the proverb "Nai Ngalis Tuka Ngengga," which is ingrained in the culture of Hambor Manggarai. The goal of this writing is to make the local wisdom of Nai Ngalis Tuka Ngengga in the Hambor Manggarai culture a philosophical study to enhance the awareness of Indonesian society in living and interpreting their being in the midst of the community, particularly in embracing a narrative of peace. The concept of authenticity by Martin Heidegger emphasizes how Dasein, which is the human being aware of its existence in the world, plays a role in this context. In the exposition on authenticity, authentic Dasein becomes the answer to human forgetfulness of its existence in the world. In this context, "Being" describes the wisdom of the Manggarai people in understanding and embracing the Hambor culture in their daily lives. The research methodology used in this study is qualitative research with a literature review approach. The research findings indicate that the proverbial wisdom in embracing Hambor culture represents authentic consciousness in the community's celebration of the narrative of peace. This research contributes to addressing the conflicts present in society today, such as identity politics, conflicts related to the construction of places of worship, and widespread human rights violations due to a lack of understanding of the meaning of Hambor culture.

Authority as a Challenge

The early Christian world was diverse. Various groups of Christians held opposite views on crucial theological and social elements while claiming to be the true followers of Jesus Christ. In this diversity, two streams of Christianity were particularly popular: proto-orthodox Christians and Valentinian Gnostics. These groups were included in the sharp polemical discussions and battles, as they tried to gain a monopoly in the early Christian world. In the end, proto-orthodoxy won thus marginalizing Valentinian Gnostics. In that process, Church authors, such as Irenaeus and Justin Martyr reclaimed the history of Christianity by defining themselves as the guardians of orthodoxy. Furthermore, they put the label of “heresy” on Valentinians claiming that they are not real Christians, but a subversive group that had corrupted the original message of Jesus and his disciples. In this paper, I have tried to demonstrate that one of the crucial reasons for the triumph of the Great Church was related to the concepts of authority and organization. To show that, I have analysed what kind of attitude Valentinian Gnostics had toward authority and organization. As sources reflect, Valentinian Gnosticism was an anti-structural movement that emphasized an individual approach to the divine through esoteric knowledge. Furthermore, their belief in the threefold division of humanity affected their attitude toward bishops and apostolic succession. Consequently, they rejected the authority of bishops and presbyters and put the emphasis on the small philosophical circle of students that would gather around influential teachers. Eventually, such a spiritual and religious perspective made it impossible to create a network of connected communities whose sense of universal identity would transgress local and regional borders. In the end, Valentinian Gnosticism was a conglomerate of independent communities scattered across the Mediterranean. In other words, Valentinian’s theological beliefs that modelled their attitude toward authority and social structure were a crucial factor in their marginalization within the early Christian world.

Philosophical Foundations of Human Rights According to Soren Kierkegaard

Philosophical foundations of human rights as envisioned by the Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. Kierkegaard, a pivotal figure in existentialist philosophy, presents a unique perspective on human rights that investigates into the individual’s subjective experience and moral responsibility. His ideas emphasize the significance of human agency, freedom, and the ethical imperative of choosing one’s values and actions authentically. This article provides an overview of Kierkegaard’s key concepts, such as the individual’s relation to God, the concept of authenticity, and the ethical life, and their implications for the understanding of human rights. It delves into Kierkegaard’s existentialist perspective and its implications for our understanding of human rights, highlighting the importance of individuality, freedom, and moral responsibility in his philosophical framework. It also highlights the potential contributions of Kierkegaard’s philosophy to contemporary discussions surrounding the nature and justification of human rights.

PUFGuard: Vehicle-to-Everything Authentication Protocol for Secure Multihop Mobile Communication

Vehicle area networks (VANs) encompass a spectrum of communication modes, including point-to-point visible light communication, 5G/6G cellular wireless communication, and Wi-Fi ad hoc multihop communication. The main focus of this paper is the introduction and application of physically unclonable functions (PUFs) as a pivotal element in secure key generation, authentication processes, and trust metric definition for neighboring vehicles. The multifaceted protocols proposed herein encompass comprehensive security considerations, ranging from authentication and anonymity to the imperative aspects of the proof of presence, freshness, and ephemeral session key exchanges. This paper provides a systematic and comprehensive framework for enhancing security in VANs, which is of paramount importance in the context of modern smart transportation systems. The contributions of this work are multifarious and can be summarized as follows: (1) Presenting an innovative and robust approach to secure key generation based on PUFs, ensuring the dynamic nature of the authentication. (2) Defining trust metrics reliant on PUFs to ascertain the authenticity and integrity of proximate vehicles. (3) Using the proposed framework to enable seamless transitions between different communication protocols, such as the migration from 5G/6G to Wi-Fi, by introducing the concept of multimodal authentication, which accommodates a wide spectrum of vehicle capabilities. Furthermore, upholding privacy through the encryption and concealment of PUF responses safeguards the identity of vehicles during communication.

A Review of User Identification Methods Based on Digital Fingerprint

Methods of user identification based on digital fingerprints are considered. The main approaches for the browser fingerprints creation which is installed on the user's device and characterizes the device belonging to the user are presented. The methods used to identify a person (user) during the operation of the device are also described. Methods using both the dynamics of keystrokes and interactions with the touch screen, voice and geolocation data, as well as behavioral biometrics and behavioral profile are presented. The concept of continuous authentication is described as a development of the identification approach. A list of publicly available data sets mentioned in the studies reviewed in the review is provided, with links to download them.

The Theory of Value and the Understanding of Authenticity: Keys to Intervening in Heritage Spaces: Results in the Case of San Telmo Palace (Seville 17th–21st Century, Spain)

The cultural theory of heritage assets that was consolidated throughout the 20th century, and is still in force today, lies in the modulation of the concept of authenticity. It is a nomadic, controversial concept that has adapted to the spirit of the times. This review of the concept, drawing on international reference texts and charters in the field of heritage, allows us to specify a working process that facilitates its consideration in characterisation processes. To do so, case studies of significant cultural assets in terms of scale and complexity will be presented as resources. Through the implementation of the Theory of Value, the keys will be provided: criteria and methodology for intervening in heritage. This journey will be reflected more slowly in the study of the Palace of San Telmo (Seville, 17th–21st century). This is a building with a controversial material history, in which a series of attributions of value have been transmitted that correlate both with the theory of the conservation of cultural assets and with social appreciation and the criteria. This is the way to materially undertake a reflection on the authenticity of this heritage. This study provides the keys to intervening, conserving the values identified, and recognising authenticity as a reality that is constructed through the process and through the passage of time. A methodology that allows us to consider the capacity to continue and replace heritage as a project strategy in which what is yet to come can take place.

The influence of individual authenticity experience on tourists’ behavioral intentions: the chain mediating role of place dependence and place identity

ABSTRACT This paper introduces the concept of individual authenticity from psychology into tourism research, aiming to develop and test the intricate mechanisms of individual authenticity, place attachment, and the behavioral intentions of tourists. Several relevant hypotheses are formulated and empirically tested using a structural equation model (SEM), with data from China. Results demonstrate that individual authenticity experience is an important antecedent of tourists’ behavioral intentions, where place dependence and place identity play a partial chain mediating role. The research provides fresh insights into the role of subject-related authenticity in tourism, which also provides anchor points for enhancing destination marketing.

The Concept of Socio-Oriented Qualitivism in the Context of Social Management

Relevance. Today, the mainstream is focused on the integration of the whole society, all its institutions in order to achieve a process of stable constant growth, or rather, advanced development, and the issues of managing the social aspect of life are among the most complex and controversial. Social management today acts as a regulator of public life, recognized at the state level. One of the main indicators that determine the vital activity of a person and society is the quality of life, however, when assessing it, attention is focused not on social, but on economic indicators. In this regard, the characterization of the social aspect of the quality of life is an appropriate and relevant research area of modern philosophy and methodology of science.The purpose is to substantiate the primacy of the social aspect of the quality of life in the perspective of not only the assessment of the quality of life, but also social development in general.Objectives. To achieve this goal, it is relevant to solve the following tasks: to analyze social management from a philosophical and methodological perspective; to assess current trends in social management and, first of all, advanced development; to consider existing models and approaches for deploying the quality of life in the field of social management; to form a conceptual model of socio-oriented qualitivism.Methodology. To achieve this goal, the authors turn to classical models (pyramids) of the quality of life and the legislation of the Russian Federation in the field of advanced development.Results. The article presents the author's concept of socio-oriented qualitivism, the key concept of which is the social quality of life.Conclusions. According to the results of the study, the authors argue that the achievement of a high social quality of life as a marker of social management can be due to the trinity of development directions: human qualities, the quality of social intelligence and the quality of education. In this regard, the main elements of the conceptual model of socio-oriented qualitivism are precisely these areas of development, in the center of which is the spiritual development of man and society.

Negotiating Authenticity and Social Identity: Rural Women's Engagement With Müge Anlı ile Tatlı Sert

This study examines the perceptions of authenticity among rural women in the village of Büyükkarabag, located in western Türkiye, in their engagement with the popular Turkish television program Müge Anlı ile Tatlı Sert (commonly known as the Müge Anlı Show). Drawing on social identity theory, the paper explores the concept of authenticity and its connection to local values and beliefs, including class, gender roles, honour, and family values. Ethnographic methods such as informal conversations, structured and unstructured interviews, and participant observations were employed to gain insights into the experiences of 40 adult women villagers during the summer and autumn of 2022. The findings of this study reveal that rural women, spanning different generations, perceive authenticity in their engagement with the Müge Anlı Show through the lens of their local values and beliefs. The show and its host are regarded as providing a voice to the voiceless, and upholding conservative Turkish values, with acts such as crime, adultery, and other illicit behavior seen as indicators of moral decay. However, there are notable generational differences in how authenticity is interpreted. Younger women view the show as challenging societal norms and addressing broader social issues, while older women emphasize the show's role in exposing societal wrongs and reinforcing traditional gender roles.

Аутентичность личности и парадокс устойчивости к травматическому стрессу

<p style="text-align: justify;">Research and statistics show that two-thirds of people manage to survive traumatic stress without serious or lasting mental health problems. This means that most people are resilient to traumatic stress but attempts to predict resilience based on individual personality traits are usually unsuccessful, and making accurate predictions about who will be resilient and who will not is difficult. The article considers three proposals for resolving this prognostic problem: first, abandoning consideration of stability as a personality trait in favor of stability as a process of flexible self-regulation; second, considering behavior in a model of non-linear interaction between personality and situation, postulating that human behavior is determined by personality trait parameters, situation characteristics and the outcome of their combination; and third, choosing determinants and correlates of stability, focusing on consideration of major personality traits, such as authenticity. The potential value of studying authenticity in the context of traumatic stress resilience is argued coherently: evidence for the high resource capacity of authenticity is presented; the subject concept of authenticity is proposed; similar studies from previous years are reviewed; trait authenticity and state authenticity are compared; the topic of authenticity in first responders is addressed.</p>

Being migrant or nomadic or refugee in the Nusantara

PurposeLocal cultures under the nation-states have evolved and produced new concepts. Migrations and cultural interactions have also influenced the language. Thus, different conceptualisations of migration have developed in the “Malay World.” Language is not only a product of ecological and geographical environment, but it is also a result of human mobilisations and cultural intercourses. The differences caused by various Malay World conceptualisations are also related to different interactions, histories and social realities. In the “Malay World,” Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia are threatened by English hegemony. At this juncture, demonstrating these interrelationships helps one to understand local cultural intercourses between culture and social reality.Design/methodology/approachThis paper implements the critical discourse analysis, notably, the dialectical–relational approach to different conceptualisations in the “Malay World.” Thus, it aims to discuss the reasons behind the usage of migration-related terms in Indonesia and Malaysia. How migration terms mainly shape social forms, process and circulate in the social world is argued in this paper. The authors target to investigate the local meaning sets for migration concepts and explore self-reflectivity in and critique of the usage of established images between Bahasa Indonesia and Malay concepts, using a Critical Discourse Analysis framework. The discussion section attempts to analyse and explain dialectical relations between social norms and social elements.FindingsTrade diasporas, culture and identities of immigrants, cultural richness and multi-ethnicity have continuously diversified the conceptualisations. These concepts also indicate cultural dominations and exclusions. Thus, the migration dynamics in Southeast Asia might be understood by scrutinising these boundaries and patterns. This study showed that migration conceptualisations in the Malay world are substantially locally determined. Local wisdom and cultural codifications prevail in the migration context. A deeper understanding of the local context is essential in evaluating the international refugee protection mechanisms in these countries as neither Indonesia nor Malaysia are parties to the Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.Research limitations/implicationsDefinitions of various types of migration are referred to in multiple terminologies throughout the Nusantara. While in Bahasa Melayu, migrant refers to pendatang, nomadic refers to nomad; refugee refers to pelarian, to migrate refers to berhijrah; in Bahasa Indonesia, migrant refers to migran, nomadic or nomad refers pengembara, refugee refers to pengungsi and migrate, or migration refers migrasi. At the same time, in the Nusantara, many communities define themselves according to their geographical features, such as Orang Sungai, Orang Laut or Orang Kuala. In this context, defining leads to a significant impact on shaping the discourses and approaches.Practical implicationsDefinitions determine the borders, flexibilities, plausibility and flows of terms. Critical Discourse Analysis especially placed emphasis on languages and their impacts on social reality. According to Critical Discourse Analysis, terms and their genealogies, transformations and limits are vital in order to comprehend social facts and truth. To understand the change and continuity of migration flow in Southeast Asia, scrutinising the migration-related terms is crucial. This study aims to examine those main terms, their connection with other words, and their transformation in the Malay world sociologically. This as such will shed more light on the social changes regarding genealogical relationships and their usage in daily life within the Critical Discourse Analysis.Originality/valueThis study aims to fulfil the gap between authentic concepts of migration literature in Nusantara. Although Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Indonesia have a strong connection and interaction, migration definitions in these languages are separated from each other. Cultural and social elements greatly influence migration-connected terms in Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Indonesia. Without this understanding and the absence of local context, any assessment of their refugee protection systems may be incomplete. This study deals with different cultural nuances and refinements and their migration conceptualisations and histories are based on the ground of their social realities.

Social education as a factor of personality formation in the learning process

The social formation of personality is a continuous natural process. Many social problems of a person and the ability to independently solve them are mainly determined by his social development. This article deals with such issues as the socialization of the individual, social education. Basic concepts and terms related to social education are interpreted. The content of social education is studied - a set of elements of social experience, which is transmitted to the younger generation in the process of social education, as well as a complex of socially significant qualities formed in young people. It describes the features of the subjects of social education - agents of positive socialization of the younger generation (and a particular child), creating conditions for the formation of a social subject. The approach of Anatoly Viktorovich Mudrik is mainly analyzed. The scientist took up this issue in the 70s. An approach to the definition of periods, mechanisms, factors of socialization, as well as the concept of "victims of socialization" is being explored. The novelty and modernity of the author's concept on this issue are put forward. The features and content of the concept of "subculture" are also considered.

Vertimo politika Vakarų Europos konstituciniuose teismuose: autentiškumas ir / arba autoriteto įtvirtinimas

This paper deals with the translation policy in the constitutional courts of Western Europe. These courts, which are set in unilingual systems, employ ‘disseminative translations’ as part of a mutual strategy of influence. More precisely, the aim of the article is to demonstrate a distortion between what a constitutional court intends to translate, what the court effectively translates, and how a counterpart court receives it in another legal system. The paper emphasizes the concept of translation authenticity in these courts and its consequences on normativity. Furthermore, it underlines that even with a lax conception of authenticity, these translations have a normative effect—albeit indirect.

Журнал «Новый мир» и «поворот» советской литературы

The paper aims to determine the role of the “Novy Mir” magazine and its editor-in-chief A. T. Tvardovsky and some writers who adhered to liberalism in the conditions of the prevailing social culture of the cult of personality and the no-conflict theory in the early 20th century in the renewal of Soviet literature of the 1950s-1960s. The study is novel in that the author establishes the fact of the beginning of the “thaw” period in Soviet culture, which emerged when Tvardovsky ran the magazine in the light of the development of ideas about the conflict-free nature of Soviet literature. The paper indicates that the works describing noble heroism no longer resonated with the readers, there was a significant turn towards realistic literature. As the editor-in-chief of the “Novy Mir” magazine, Tvardovsky introduced readers to the concepts of literary authenticity, freedom and equality, which greatly stimulated the reform of Soviet literature. As a result, it has been revealed that the “Novy Mir” magazine not only influenced the development of the USSR literature of the 1950s-1960s, but also contributed to the formation of the “thaw” period in the Soviet literary process.

Examining authenticity on digital touchpoint: a thematic and bibliometric review of 15 years' literature

PurposeThe role of customers has moved from reactive to proactive, and they require more control over digital touchpoints. The quest for authenticity is their response to the dark side of interactive marketing – forms of faking, manipulation and exploitation. Authenticity becomes a key topic in interactive marketing as it reflects how customers assess digital touchpoints. However, there is a lack of comprehensive knowledge of authenticity in the interactive environment.Design/methodology/approachThis article consolidates the authenticity studies in various digital touchpoints using the entity-referent correspondence framework. This research employs bibliometric analysis and thematic analysis of 103 articles in the last 15 years.FindingsFive research clusters are identified: (1) human, (2) brand-generated content, (3) user-generated content, (4) branded platforms and (5) new technologies-based touchpoints (artificial intelligence, augmented reality and virtual reality). Most interactive marketing studies focus on human and content authenticity, and new technologies-based touchpoints lack comprehensive conceptualization. The review synthesizes the types of authenticity used in each touchpoint and highlights the importance of true-to-creator-self and true-to-customer-self in customer evaluation. We further propose a research framework with four antecedent groups and outcomes.Practical implicationsOur research supports managers by highlighting the type of authenticity prioritized in each touchpoint's development.Originality/valueTo answer the call from interactive marketing researchers, this research highlights the distinct definitions of authenticity at various digital touchpoints rather than looking at the overall brand. Trends, gaps and future research agenda of the authenticity concept in technology adoption and customer behavior are discussed.