Cultural Content Research Articles

The validity and reliability properties of a Persian version of the evidence-based practice profile (EBP2) questionnaire among Iranian students of health-related fields

BackgroundEvidence-based medicine is defined as searching for medical information, reviewing and comparing it to each patient’s situation, and then judging the optimal decision. We aimed to measure the psychometric properties of the Evidence-Based Performance Profile (EBP2) Questionnaire among the students of health-related fields at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021. The EBP2 questionnaire, which includes 74 five-Likert-scale items, was translated into the Persian language using the forward-backward translation method. A panel of five experts approved the face, content, and structural validity of the questionnaire. The Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s Omega coefficients were utilized to assess the questionnaire’s internal consistency. Furthermore, both confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses were used to assess the questionnaire’s construct validity. SPSS software version 25 and LISREL software version 8.8 were used for statistical analysis.ResultsOverall, 339 students participated in this study. The cultural adaptability, linguistic equivalence, and content validity of the Persian version of the EBP2 questionnaire were approved by a five-member team of medical experts. In addition, the results showed excellent internal consistency of the Persian version of the EBP2 questionnaire (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.962, McDonald’s Omega (ML) = 0.963). Moreover, all domains had acceptable reliability (> 0.7), except the Practice domain which had a marginally acceptable Cronbach’s alpha coefficient equal to 0.686. Exploratory factor analysis discovered six domains for the questionnaire. Moreover, the confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated that all indices except the comparative fit index (CFI) and adjusted goodness of fit (AGFI) confirmed the validity of the EBP2 questionnaire.ConclusionThe study’s findings indicate that the Persian translated of the EBP2 questionnaire exhibited satisfactory validity and reliability for assessing students’ evidence-based performance in health-related fields.

LINGUOCOGNITIVE AND LINGUOCULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE PROCESSES OF TERMINOLOGIZATION IN MODERN KAZAKH AND TURKISH LANGUAGES

The intensification of the activity of the Kazakh language in accordance with its state status in all spheres of society, the renewal of its potential strengthened the connection of the language with the form of linguistic consumption, began to influence the requirements of everyday practice. This is evident from the active process of terminology creation in the social, economic, political, scientific and technical spheres. In addition, the core of the neonominational process, which created the interrelationships of language~ society, language~consciousness, language ~ culture, etc., is not only scientific and informational, but also cultural and social content. This is the basis for improving not only the quantitative, but also the qualitative level of modern language development. Therefore, the recognition of the influence of language and culture on each other in the form of new terms and the function of language as a unique means of transmitting culture within the framework of cultural representation is especially relevant. Based on this, new names and terms in the Kazakh language, which also serve as a unique feature of the cognitive level of language users, are considered in the article as a “linguistic picture of the world” in accordance with the process of updating the language. In this regard, the purpose of this article is to compare and characterize the linguocognitive and linguocultural foundations of terminologization processes in modern Kazakh and Turkish languages. The following methods were used in the course of the study: descriptive, comparative, cognitive, ethnolinguistic and conceptual. Also, to determine the cultural and national component structured in the mind of a native speaker in a terminologized word, diachronic, contrasting, definitive were used, and discursive analysis, connotative approach, and motivation methods were used to recognize the process of terminologization. The value of the research: by describing and showing the linguocognitive and linguocultural foundations of terminologization processes in modern Kazakh and Turkish languages, we contribute to the improvement and strengthening of the “Turkic world”. The linguistic data and conclusions presented in the article can be used as practical and theoretical material for research by students, undergraduates, doctoral students and young people studying at the faculties of Philology, Translation Studies, Oriental Studies and Turkology.

Analysis of the Contemporary Inheritance Form of Music and Dance Culture in Tang Dynasty

Tang Dynasty music and dance is the essence of ancient Chinese music and dance, which was popular in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It gathered and sublimated the essence of music and dance art from the Han Dynasty. The study starts from the fields of modern creation, painting art, and Application of Graphic Design of Tang Dynasty music and dance, explores the cultural content it excavates and the artistic form it presents, and the new artistic value of Tang Dynasty music and dance culture.

Combining linguistic and non-linguistic expression in reading in the performative university

ABSTRACT This study investigates the complementarity between linguistic and non-linguistic modes of expression in reading in Higher Education and how this combination can counterbalance the accountability that characterises the measured university in current times. Participants are Argentine college students aged 21–22 at the time of data collection. They read a literary narrative text in Spanish about a culturally familiar theme – a regional Christmas celebration. The hypothesis that the native language and the familiar topic would facilitate cultural understanding was not confirmed. The case is innovative because cultural understanding is generally investigated using research instruments and measures of analysis that focus on memory and recall. By contrast, here participants completed a reading response task and a visual reformulation, which enabled the combination of linguistic and non-linguistic modes of expression – the latter not usually favoured by schools and universities. Content analysis shows the complexity and fluidity of cultural understanding in Higher Education even when students read about familiar cultural content in their native language. The article is of interest to educators and researchers involved with reading-mediated courses, activities and tasks in Higher Education. Implications for pedagogy are explored.

Human-Centric Virtual Museum: Redefining the Museum Experience Through Immersive and Interactive Environments

Virtual Museums present a novel approach for audiences to experience cultural content. This paper proposes two new concepts of virtual museums: Human-Centric Virtual Museum, which emphasizes audience interaction experiences, and Content-Centric Virtual Museum, which focuses more on the digitized display of real museum collections and content. With the widespread application of extended reality (XR) technology in this field, people are increasingly inclined towards experiencing highly interactive Human-Centric Virtual Museums. However, evaluating these from a user cognition perspective warrants further investigation. To address this, we design and implement three fundamental forms: Mobile Application (MA), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR), and evaluate comprehensive user experiences, including satisfaction, cognitive load, emotional involvement, presence, interactivity, degree of participation and potential negative impact. The experimental results show that in terms of satisfaction and cognitive load, users generally find the MR mode easier to understand and operate. Regarding emotional involvement, audiences in the VR and MR modes are more likely to focus on the current content. Concerning presence, the MR mode enables audiences to perceive the real spatial location, thereby increasing their immersion. Furthermore, compared to the MA mode, both MR and VR modes exhibit stronger interactivity, providing audiences with a more immersive exhibition experience. However, the VR mode may also cause users to feel discomfort during use.

Promoting Indigenous Culture Using AI Algorithms on Social Media: Effective Strategies for Improving Mental Health among Canadian Youths

This study explores the intersection of culture, technology, and mental health in the digital age, focusing on the impact of promoting Indigenous culture on social media to support Canadian youths' psychological well-being. Recognizing the historical marginalization of Indigenous narratives, it investigates how AI algorithms integrated into social media platforms enhance the dissemination and engagement of cultural content. A controlled experiment was conducted where two groups of youths engaged with either a traditional or AI-powered platform promoting Indigenous culture. Over five days, their mental health and cultural engagement were assessed. Results revealed that the AI-powered platform significantly improved participants' cultural identity, sense of belonging, and mental health compared to the traditional platform. These findings suggest that AI technology can play a transformative role in delivering culturally relevant content, offering a promising approach to addressing mental health disparities in Indigenous communities and beyond. The study contributes to understanding how AI can enhance digital cultural promotion and support mental well-being.

Awareness of plagiarism: Adaption, validity, and reliability of questionnaires in Iranian medical sciences for post-graduate students

BACKGROUND: Academic plagiarism affects the ethical aspects of research and can be in relation with valid health information distribution. The aim of this research is designing, validating, and standardizing the plagiarism awareness questionnaire for awareness of plagiarism. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study is cross-sectional and was done in medical sciences post-graduate students. Adaption, validity, and reliability were done. The validation population were 11 experts (one linguistics and ten medical library and information sciences). The reliability population includes 333 post-graduate students in Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in 2022. Cultural adaption, face and content validity, reliability (exploratory and confirmed factor analysis), and correlation (Pearson coefficient) were checked using SPSS and Amos software ver24. RESULTS: Cultural adaption was confirmed based on the experts’ viewpoint using translation and re-translation. The CVR was 0.81, and content validity was confirmed. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted for a model with six factors and 30 items. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed a model with six factors and 28 items (items 3 and 29 were removed). Cronbach’s alpha was 0.86. The plagiarism awareness model (PAM) has six factors, “authenticating”, “citing”, “understanding”, “insight”, “paraphrasing”, and “attitude”, which can explain 54.353% of variances. IFI = 0.759, CFI = 0.755, NFI = 0.717, AGFI = 0.789, GFI = 0.826, and RMSEA = 0.073, and the PAM model was confirmed. The results of Pearson correlation showed a significant correlation between all factors. CONCLUSION: The PAM model has six factors and 28 items and was confirmed for plagiarism awareness study. This model can be considered by managers and can be used in health promotion research studies. PAPER TYPE: Research Article.

Pharmacy Students’ Self-Reported Cultural Competence in a Pharmacy Curriculum by Academic Year

ObjectiveThis study aims to explore results of a Cultural Competency Assessment of Pharmacy Students (CCAPS) survey to identify areas where cultural competence content in one college of pharmacy curriculum can be improved. MethodsThe 39-item CCAPS survey was developed and administered to Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students from July 2022 (after the end of the didactic curriculum and at the beginning of experiential rotations for fourth-year students) through October 2022 (at the beginning of the Fall semester for first-year, second-year, and third-year students). Self-perception of cultural competency items were selected from the Cultural Competence Assessment Instrument and the Clinical Cultural Competency Questionnaire items. Responses were collected anonymously and analyzed in the aggregate by academic year using SPSS. ResultsFive hundred forty-one students participated, with ethnicities including White/European American (26.6%), East/South/Southeast Asian (17%, 18.5%, 5.4%), Arab/Middle Eastern (17.9%), African-American/Black (6.7%), and Hispanic (6.1%). Two-thirds of respondents identified as “very or extremely” culturally competent, and 78% reported comfort interacting with culturally diverse patients. Students scored lower on questions that assessed their comfort interacting with patients who have limited English proficiency or who refuse medications due to cultural reasons. Students in fourth year reported more difficulty practicing skills related to cultural competency in their daily life compared to students in other years. ConclusionUsing the CCAPS survey annually could help evaluate the cultural competency of pharmacy students across different academic years and identify gaps in the curriculum related to cultural competency.

Construction of the Historical and Cultural Media Landscape in Regional Media

The cultural space of the city is one of the most modern and relevant areas of research into the possibilities of identifying modern cities. Today, the media play a key role in the construction of the cultural media space, which largely determines both the “face” and “soul” of a modern city (both a metropolis and a provincial outback). When designing and implementing regional cultural policy, the central place is given to the unique cultural content of the place. This factor determines the relevance of the work. The object of the study is the media texts of the regional cultural and educational magazine “Omsk Muse”. The purpose of the study is to identify the problematic and thematic originality and historical context of media texts that implement the processes of construction and reproduction of the cultural media space of Omsk. Empirical material is media texts from the magazine “Omsk Muse”. The chronological period of the study is from 2008 to 2020. A total of 30 issues of the journal were analyzed. The following research methods were used in the work: general scientifi c methods of observing the material and describing it, the method of historicism, the method of content analysis, the method of discourse analysis, the cultural method, the method of functional analysis. In the course of the study, the content of the concept “cultural space of the city” was outlined, the specifi cs of the media space and media images as factors of modern cultural identifi cation were considered; the functions of the media are highlighted, with the help of which the cultural “face” of the region is formed. Based on the study of empirical material using content analysis, the problematic and thematic features of publications devoted to the cultural and historical image of the city were identifi ed. The research materials can be used in the development of lectures and practical classes in the disciplines “Regional Media”, “Art Journalism”, “Leisure Journalism”. Keywords: media space, media landscape, cultural memory, cultural and historical values, urban culture, provincial town

The Role Mechanism of Social Preferences and Price Advantage in the Market Economy

In today's market economy environment, social preferences and price advantage, as two core driving forces, directly influence market operation and development trajectories. As consumer demand becomes increasingly diversified, social preferences intuitively reflect deep-seated cultural identity and value orientations, even guiding market trends. Price advantage, as the cornerstone of market competition, also impacts corporate production and development. These two elements intertwine: social preferences infuse emotional and cultural content into pricing strategies, while price advantage becomes an effective means to satisfy social preferences and achieve market penetration. A deep understanding and skillful application of these mechanisms are crucial for companies to navigate the complex and ever-changing market environment and achieve sustainable development.

생태박물관 개념에 기초한 민족복식문화 전시특성 연구 - 중국 귀주(貴州) 검동남(黔東南) 지역의 사례를 중심으로

This study explores the exhibition traits of ethnic costume culture in cultural heritage locations, using the ecological museums concept. This concept aims to conserve and display heritage in its original form, with a focus on cultural ecology's sustainable development. As ethnic costume culture with local attributes, it is important to protected and displayed in the cultural location. The study extracts three dimensions: 'space,' 'time,' and 'human as cultural heritage,' and integrates ethnic costume culture content to form an exhibition characteristics framework. Through the cases analysis of southeastern of Guizhou, China, it concludes the exhibition features of ethnic costume culture under the ecological museum concept: extension in space, the vitality in time, and the dominance of the cultural owner. The conclusions hold practical significance for ethnic costume culture inheritance and development, offering theoretical support and suggestions for future research.

조선시대 사헌부 제좌청 다례의 콘텐츠 제재(題材) 연구

The purpose of this study consists of presenting a new tea culture in the content era by illuminating the Tea Time System, which values human life and dignity. The research was conducted to present a literary basis, focusing on the materials from the Jae-Jwa Office of the Inspection Department in the Joseon Dynasty that are recorded in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, Ilseongrok, Yongjae Chonghwa, among others. The Tea Time System in the Inspection Department has a deep and long history that began in the Goryeo Dynasty and was maintained until the end of the Joseon Dynasty. The officials gathered their thoughts with a bowl of tea before discussing serious issues, which suggests that this tea culture has a noble philosophy of human dignity. The order of drinking tea at the Jae-Jwa Office was “Bongyak Jipjong (accept the medicine and grab the bowl),” “Jeongeum (drink),” and “Bangyak (put the bowl down).” After that, when an Ajeon, a lower-level official, shouted “Jeongjwajeongsa (Sit up straight and perform the public affairs properly),” the officials returned to the Jae-Jwa Office and performed their duties. The core of the tea ceremony at the Tea Time Office is that the officials drank a bowl of tea before performing their duties with a clear mind. This is an excellent source of tea culture content that can publicize the efforts and achievements of our ancestors to protect the dignity of human life. And this is a valuable source that can highlight the excellent value of Korean tea culture to the world. The content development work was carried out in the process of enhancing the completeness by writing a scenario to reproduce the tea ceremony at the Jae-Jwa Office. This paper has presented it as tea culture content in order to preserve the cultural prototype of the Tea Time System and has laid the foundation for an excellent traditional cultural heritage with this.

이주배경 중등학습자를 위한 한국어 교재 《표준 한국어 의사소통》 분석 -상호문화 의사소통 역량을 중심으로-

This study aims to analyze whether the "Standard Korean Communication" textbooks (Volumes 1-4) for secondary school students with migration backgrounds adequately reflect educational values that respect and facilitate communication across diverse cultural backgrounds, in line with the principles of intercultural competence. To achieve this, the study evaluated the textbooks based on Byram's (2021) concept of intercultural communicative competence, focusing on the diversity of illustrations (external composition) and the appropriateness of the cultural content presented (internal composition). The results showed that while the diversity in terms of nationality and gender among the characters was well reflected, the illustrations did not sufficiently convey this diversity. In terms of internal composition, the cultural sections primarily focused on the initial stage of intercultural competence, which is 'knowledge,' and lacked elements necessary for developing 'skills' and 'attitudes.' Consequently, the study suggests that future textbook development should more clearly incorporate cultural diversity in both illustrations and educational content, and enhance the elements that foster 'skills' and 'attitudes' for deepening intercultural understanding.

Ethnomulticultural dimensions in Osing literature of Banyuwangi: An analysis of Samar Wulu and Lintrik

This study explores the ethnomulticultural content in Osing literature, highlighting how it expresses the Osing ethnic identity through its unique characteristics and traditions. Through a qualitative-interpretative-anthropological method, this study examined data in the form of words, sentences, and paragraphs extracted from two short stories. The short stories under investigation included a short story entitled Samar Wulu (Dusk; the time when the Sun is about to set) by Andika Fitriyah and Lintrik (Love Spell) by Dyah Agustin Wulandari. In this literary anthropology research, the data in the two short stories were analyzed based on their ethnomulticultural content. The ethnomulticultural analysis explored cultural phenomena and traditions, which included worldviews and local wisdom. The researchers conducted a three-stage reading process of the short stories for the representation of Osing cultural content: receptive reading, repeated readings to gather data on ethno-multicultural elements, and interpretive reading using a literary anthropology approach to analyze the worldview and local wisdom of the Osing community. The results revealed the significant role rituals play in expressing Osing cultural identity. Rituals like Kebo-Keboan, for overcoming plagues, and Lintrik, for warding off misfortune, are deeply rooted in Osing society and reflect themes of magic and tragedy. These rituals embody the Osing worldview, where harmony between the micro and macro cosmos is essential. The presence of magical realism in these rituals affirms the local identity of the Osing people in postcolonial society. The findings suggest potential avenues for integrating cultural insights into pedagogical approaches at the junior high school level.

VISUAL COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ART PROFILE FUTURE SPECIALISTS IN THE PROCESS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

The article discusses the development of visual competence among professionals in the artistic field. It explains that changes in visual information depend on cultural and historical context, linking social experience with individual visual culture and impacting the requirements for working with visual information. It is emphasised that visual culture is a psychological phenomenon associated with finding meaning in the visual information flow that occurs in space and time. An innovative approach in the field of visual culture involves conceptualizing reality through visual imagery, allowing the visual image to become timeless and open to multiple interpretations. The development of visual culture reflects a dynamic multi-level system, with different stages characterised by varying depth and breadth of mastered visuality in a professional setting. This process is defined by literacy, competence, and culture. The text also clarifies the approach to determining the structure of visual competence in different countries. It outlines the unique characteristics of professional activity and defines visual culture and visual competence for professionals in the artistic field. The continuous need for ongoing visual practice influences the development of visual skills for artistic professionals. The acquisition of visual experience, and the understanding of cultural changes and symbolic content. Valuable methods for developing visual competence among future artistic professionals include the professional creativity of teachers and various artistic practices within and outside the educational institution.

Analysis of Disseminating Intangible Cultural Heritage to ASEAN Countries Through AIGC: The Case of Chinese Tea Culture

Intangible cultural heritage represents a vital aspect of global cultural diversity, embodying historical wisdom and identity across various regions. Chinese tea culture exemplifies this heritage with its unique traditions of tea-making, teaware craftsmanship, and philosophical underpinnings. However, globalization presents challenges such as language barriers, inefficiencies in traditional transmission methods, and economic marginalization. Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content (AIGC) emerges as a transformative tool to address these challenges, utilizing machine learning and natural language processing to tailor cultural content and enhance its global dissemination. This paper explores the impact of AIGC on the promotion of Chinese tea culture in ASEAN countries, highlighting its role in broadening cultural influence through innovative technologies like virtual reality and augmented reality. The integration of tea culture into daily life in ASEAN nations, particularly in Singapore and Malaysia, underscores its resonance and acceptance, facilitated further by digital platforms and social media. As AIGC continues to evolve, future research should focus on ethical considerations and methodologies for preserving cultural authenticity while leveraging technological advancements.

Effect of popular culture on tourism firms' market value:A destination brand equity perspective

Popular culture provides numerous benefits to destinations, enhancing their image, reputation, and sales. While previous research on its impact on tourism has predominantly focused on individuals’ perception and behavior toward a destination, little attention has focused on its potential spillover effect on the tourism and hospitality firms. This spillover can create destination brand-related intangible assets that positively influence firm value. Based on the customer-based brand equity theoretical framework, this study reveals that popular culture significantly affects the firm value of the tourism and hospitality industries, with notable effects observed two days after the event. Individual companies operating under the umbrella brand of a destination gain advantages from the improved brand knowledge associated with that overarching brand. The findings also highlight that the unique characteristics and nuances of popular cultural content, such as its genre, popularity scope, and celebrity effect, play a crucial role in shaping the magnitude of its impact.

Intercultural Competence in the Context of Teaching Chinese in Sri Lanka: Ideology vs Spirituality

Significant transformations have occurred in the anatomy of societies along with rapid digitalisation, migration, and language change, which, in liaison with various other influencers, have highlighted the need to incorporate intercultural competence into education. The qualitative and quantitative changes that have occurred in teaching Chinese in Sri Lanka in the recent past have stemmed new paradigm shifts in curriculum development, teaching methods and material for teaching Chinese language, of which consolidating intercultural competence is indispensable. The present study has examined the existing modes and extents of intercultural competencies incorporated into teaching Chinese in Sri Lanka from the perspectives of ideology and culture. The study adopts a convergent parallel design juxtaposing qualitative and quantitative data from the informants to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the situation. The results indicate that the informants' preference is more toward learning cultural content, especially content related to spirituality, than ideological content in language learning. The limitations of the Sri Lankan CFL learners' cross-cultural knowledge are clearly depicted by the low performance of informants in identifying rudimentary Indic loanwords in Chinese. Existing teaching material, approaches and language policy planning have to be reassessed and redesigned to cope with rapid language change and increasing diversity of learners.

USING INFOGRAPHICS IN ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES TO EXPLORE STONE CARVING (NON NUOC STONE VILLAGE) TO DEVELOP QUALITIES IN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

A new point in the 2018 General Education Program focuses on integrating national cultural education content into Social Science subjects and experiential activities. Using Infographics in teaching is significant in guiding students to self-study and develop necessary competencies. The article presents the teaching process using an infographic with the content of Stone Carving Craft (Non Nuoc Stone Village) in Experiential Activity 4 to develop students' qualities and meet the educational goals of the General Educational Program 2018. Research using pedagogical experimental methods on 02 classes and assess the difference between the ability groups of the two experimental classes using Independent Samples T-test through the ratio (%) groups of students achieved the corresponding quality components in each class. The results show that organizing the Stone Carving Activity (Non Nuoc Stone Village) through an infographic helps students develop qualities aligned with the 2018 General Education Program goals. Keywords: Cultural value; experience activities; infographic; grade 4; primary.

The Autism Program Environment Rating Scale in Swedish Primary School: Cultural Adaptation and Content Validation.

There is a recognized need to improve inclusive learning environments for autistic children in primary school settings in Sweden. This study aimed to translate, cross-culturally adapt, and assess the content validity of the Swedish primary school version of the Autism Program Environment Scale (APERS), originally developed to evaluate autism program quality in educational settings in the United States. Following the translation into Swedish and the first cultural adaptation of the APERS, a content panel group of 14 professionals rated its content validity. Four of the content panel members also participated in individual interviews that provided a qualitative evaluation of the instrument's content validity. Finally, the authors piloted the APERS in 10 Swedish primary school classrooms to assess its feasibility. The ratings and qualitative information from the content panel members indicated a substantial need for the Swedish APERS in primary school, resulting in the culturally adapted APERS-Primary-Sweden (SE). The instrument demonstrated a high level of cross-cultural content validity for assessing the quality of the learning environment for students with autism in Swedish primary school settings. The pilot testing of the instrument resulted in further cultural adaptations. In conclusion,APERS-Primary-SE is a comprehensive scale that can be used to assess the quality of primary school learning environments for children with autism in Sweden. Further research is needed to evaluate the adapted instrument's effectiveness in improving the learning environment in Swedish primary school classrooms.