Creation Of Culture Research Articles

Z Onikszt w świat. Antanas Baranauskas w kręgu polskich twórców kultury (rekonesans)

In her article, Elżbieta Flis-Czerniak presents the figure of Antanas Baranauskas (1835–1902). She conducts a reconnaissance of his life and work, comparing him with a circle of Polish cultural creators from various backgrounds, starting from the noon of the 19th century and ending with its twilight. The researcher particularly emphasises that Baranauskas is one of the most outstanding Lithuanian representatives of the nineteenth-century intellectual life: a priest (bishop of Sejny), a poet, a scholar, an author of church songs, for which he composed not only the words, but also the melody. Making invaluable contributions to the Lithuanian cultural and national revival, he remained convinced until the end of his days of the need to strengthen the bonds between Lithuanians and Poles, connected by centuries of common historical experiences.

Analyzing the Evolution of the Nezha Character through Nezha Conquers the Dragon King and Nezha: Birth of the Demon Child

The textual image and basic storyline of Nezha were perfected in the Ming Dynasty's Journey to the West and The Investiture of the Gods, and the story of Nezha has been adapted by many film and television workers. The image of Nezha also has different representations in different times. This paper takes the image of Nezha in The Story of the Gods as the prototype. By comparing Nezha Conquers the Dragon King and Nezha: Birth of the Demon Child with the original character, this paper analyzes the inheritance and innovation of his task shaping from two aspects of appearance and core, and then explores how cultural creators can attract the public's interest and recognition in the adaptation and creation of the character image.

The Influence of Cultural Policies on the Art Market: Exploring Their Impact

This study aims to explore the relationship between cultural policies and the art market, examining the influence of cultural policies on the art market. It further investigates how cultural policies in different countries or regions impact the development of their respective art markets through case analyses. The framework of the study encompasses three main aspects: the relationship between cultural policies and the art market, the impact of cultural policies on the art market, and case analyses of cultural policies and their influence on the art market. Firstly, the study delves into the close interconnection between cultural policies and the art market. Cultural policies, formulated by governments to protect and foster national cultural development, intersect with the art market—the space for cultural creation, production, and exchange. These policies leverage various means and measures to influence the art market, creating a conducive environment for its development. Secondly, the study investigates the impact of cultural policies on the art market. The implementation of cultural policies yields multifaceted effects on the art market. Economically, funding and resource allocation from cultural policies can catalyze the expansion of the art market and spur economic growth. Socially, policy initiatives can enhance public engagement with the arts, fostering societal cohesion. Culturally, supportive policies can encourage diversity and cultural identity within the art market. Lastly, the study conducts in-depth case analyses to scrutinize the impact of cultural policies on the art market in different countries or regions. Examining France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, the study evaluates their cultural policy measures and analyzes their effects on the art market. These cases reveal disparities in cultural policy formulation and implementation among countries or regions, illustrating how these disparities influence the development of their respective art markets. Through exploring the relationship between cultural policies and the art market, assessing the impact of cultural policies, and examining case studies, this research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of how cultural policies affect the art market. This understanding can aid policymakers, cultural institutions, and art practitioners in better comprehending the interplay between cultural policies and the art market, offering valuable insights and guidance for the sustainable development of the art market.

The Representation of Black Queer Masculinities on YouTube in the Film Out of This World

This article is an explorative study of the documentary film Out of This World (2017), which captures the narratives and experiences of queer individuals in Johannesburg, South Africa, through a series of snapshots. Guided by activist and host Mykki Blanco, the film explores queer creative cultures in post-apartheid South Africa using YouTube as a platform. It exposes the lived realities of queer voices often silenced and marginalised, bringing visibility to stories of urban CBD and township queer experiences. The film navigates the experiences of the “born-free” generation within the queer community, as they grapple with continued marginalisation. Utilising social media, the film exemplifies self-fashioned queer visualities in post-apartheid South Africa, enabling visibility and belonging for some queer individuals. The film employs YouTube as a visual media to understand how black queer people forge spaces of visibility, countering historical oppression and erasure. The article serves to explore and discuss how black queer masculinities are represented on YouTube in the film Out of This World. The article will employ Grant Andrews’s concept of “mirror” and “mirroring,” utilising visual media to foster recognition and identity in the post-apartheid context. The project uses qualitative visual content analysis to unpack the complex social and cultural dynamics represented in these texts, and the analysis demonstrates how these visual texts are themselves sites of resistance and of imagining and claiming “liveable lives” that the transgressive vulnerabilities allow for.

AESTHETIC COMPETENCE OF APPLICANTS FOR HIGHER PEDAGOGICAL EDUCATION: STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL MODEL

The purpose of the article is to consider the pedagogical model of forming the aesthetic competence of future teachers by means of choreographic art, which combines structural analysis and functional modeling.
 The pedagogical modeling of aesthetic competence of higher pedagogical education students by means of choreography is considered as structuring the educational process for analyzing and managing it in order to solve current problems with a systematic approach.
 The proposed pedagogical model is a tool and conceptual framework that facilitates the understanding and explanation of the processes that occur during the formation of future teachers' aesthetic competence and reflects the effectiveness of the impact on their professional level.
 The purpose of the pedagogical model of forming the aesthetic competence of future teachers by means of choreographic art is to prepare the teacher for effective influence on the personal development of students.
 The result of the proposed model implementation is the achievement of a high level of development of the dynamic personal capacity of future teachers as carriers and creators of culture.
 The model includes the following blocks: goal setting, basic, organizational, implementation, and reflective.
 The structure of the pedagogical model reflects the interrelationships between the following elements: the purpose and result of the educational process; methodological approaches; pedagogical principles; stages, forms, methods, and techniques of teaching. The reflexive block of the model includes structural components, criteria for assessing levels of development, and diagnostic tools for analyzing the results of the formation of aesthetic competence of future teachers by means of choreographic art.
 The presented structural-functional model reflects the organization of aesthetic training of future teachers as a system in which the systemic factor is the interconnection and interdependence between the goal and the result of the pedagogical process.

THE ROLE OF THE INDEPENDENT LEARNING PROGRAM ON CAMPUS IN SHAPING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM IN UNIVERSITIES

In 2020, the Indonesian minister of education, Nadiem Makarim, launched the MBKM (Merdeka Learn Campus Merdeka) program to prepare higher education graduates who are demanding to face change. Through the MBKM Program, students have the opportunity for one semester or the equivalent of twenty credits to study outside the study program at the same University and a maximum of two semesters or the equivalent of forty credits of studying in the same study program at different universities, looking in various study programs at multiple universities, and learning outside the university. To give birth to prospective entrepreneurs, universities must create a conducive entrepreneurial ecosystem for students (Mack & Mayer, 2016). The role of each component in the ecosystem, such as faculty, according to Hayter (2016), is needed in adding to the social network of prospective entrepreneurs. Autio et al. (2014) revealed that policymakers are a more dominant factor in creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Mueller and Toutain (2015) explain that schools are the right environment to foster cultural creativity, self-confidence, and development freedom. Various internal and external elements must be involved in forming an entrepreneurial ecosystem in higher education. This research is an early stage of research to identify multiple inputs owned by universities in shaping their entrepreneurial ecosystem through the MBKM Entrepreneurship program. The method used in this study is a qualitative method using a participatory action research (PAR) approach. The research results are expected to help universities map the factors that can support the formation of an entrepreneurial ecosystem through the MBKM program carried out by universities.

Purchasing Behaviour of Tourism Cultural Creative Clothing Products Based on The Brand Sensitivity

Integrating the cultural and tourism industries has become the era’s mainstream. This study focuses on consumers’ brand sensitivity behavior within the context of cultural tourism and deeply analyzes its influencing factors. Firstly, we sort out consumer perceived value, brand sensitivity, and purchasing behavior. Then, using SPSS, we collect and analyze a large amount of data. Based on the Howard-Sheth model, we construct a model treating the consumer psychology of brand sensitivity as an intrinsic variable to study the consumer behavior of cultural and creative tourism apparel products. Empirical research reveals significant factors influencing brand-sensitive behavior and how these factors impact the degree of consumer purchasing behavior. This study assists in better understanding consumer behavior, shaping cultural and creative tourism brands, and further promoting the upgrade and comprehensive development of the cultural tourism industry.

Enhancing Creativity in the School Environment. A Narrative Examination

The cultivation of creativity within the educational environment is of utmost importance in the context of our contemporary, rapidly changing society. This research paper explores the importance, difficulties, and approaches to promoting creativity in educational settings. Creativity plays a crucial role in the growth and advancement of individuals, encompassing both educational and developmental domains. The absence of creativity has a pervasive influence on the entire school community, resulting in detrimental consequences, whereas its cultivation is advocated to improve the educational experience. This study aims to examine the significance of creativity within the educational setting. The present study constitutes a comprehensive examination of the existing body of literature from 1999 to 2023. Following a rigorous and comprehensive assessment of the articles, eleven (11) articles were selected for inclusion in the study. This study examines multiple research papers that investigate creativity in the educational setting. Specifically, it focuses on the perspectives of both students and teachers regarding the manifestation of creativity. Additionally, it explores the relationship between teachers' expertise and their ability to facilitate creative activities and the interplay between children's creative abilities and their academic performance. In summary, various factors influence the development of creativity and associated skills in individuals, with a notable emphasis on the school community. Nevertheless, educational institutions require assistance in transitioning from traditional approaches and effectively evaluating the concept of creativity. Even with these challenges, the imperative of prioritizing creativity in education is apparent, considering its pivotal role in fostering comprehensive student growth and equipping learners for forthcoming obstacles. The paper concludes by advocating for schools to adopt a proactive role in fostering creativity, thereby equipping students with the necessary skills to navigate the intricate challenges of the 21st century effectively.

State Innovation Policy in the Conditions of Structural Reorganization of the Economy

Currently, the main role of the state in the implementation of the state innovation policy is to create infrastructure for innovation and to finance new developments and fundamental research. In today’s world, the speed of change is increasing, and the role of the state becomes even more important, especially in times of crisis and economic restructuring. State innovation policy can accelerate the pace of development of individual industries, stimulate inter-industry cooperation, and help to remove barriers to innovation (legislative and infrastructural). This study is devoted to the formation of effective innovation policy in the conditions of economic restructuring associated with the economic crisis, heavy international political and economic environment. In order to analyze and make recommendations on innovation policy, such main innovation factors are analyzed as: financing, creation of infrastructure, customer or initiator of innovations, development of competencies, as well as creation of innovation culture. The role of the state in the above factors is paramount. The study analyzes the data presented for the last 5 years and provides forecasts for 2023.

Cecily Shoots a Rhinoceros: Big Game Hunting in British Somaliland and the 1900 Convention for the Preservation of Wild Animals, Birds and Fish in Africa

In 1900, seven European nations gathered in London to agree the Convention for the Preservation of Wild Animals, Birds and Fish in Africa. The Convention sought to regulate game hunting across the African continent, in response to the decimation of wildlife that unregulated hunting for sport and ivory had caused. Six years later, Agnes Herbert and her cousin Cecily set out from London to British Somaliland on a big game hunt. In this article, I explore the interrelationships of memoirs, such as Agnes Herbert’s, with law and literary imagination in the creation of a colonial conservation culture. I do so by invoking Foucault’s thinking about heterotopias. I unpack the temporal modalities in which ideas about big game operate in administrative and literary texts: both the idea of a lost golden age and, more particularly, the futurities of big game that they construct and debate through ideas of “preservation.”

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Macroscopic fungi, or macromycetes, which belong to the phylum Basidiomycota (class Agaricomycetes) and phylum Ascomycota (class Pezizomycetes), are well-known for their high nutritional value and pharmacological properties. Mycelium and fruiting bodies of wild and cultivated edible and medicinal mushrooms, as natural source of bioactive compounds (β-glucans, terpenoids, phenolics, alkaloids, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, proteins, melanin, selenium, etc.) with medicinal and cosmetic effects (antiinflammatory, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-radiation, regenerating, moisturizing, nourishing, etc.) are widely used to develop various biotech products. Presently, edible and medicinal mushrooms from different taxonomic and ecological groups are of great interest in the production of anti-aging cosmetic products. Currently, 19 species of mushrooms , as potential source of cosmetic bioingredients were identified in the territory of Armenia. The study of mushroom resources, the creation and storage of pure cultures of mushroom collections open up wide opportunities for their biotechnological cultivation and the development of mycocosmetology in Armenia.

Economic Conflict Management Education in Bulgaria – Current State and Challenges in the Prism of Industry 5.0 and the Disruptive Technologies

The systematic study of economic conflict issues began in the late 1950s. most especially in the United States and Western Europe. The Economic Conflictology is not well developed and is not yet fully consolidated scientific and educational field. In Bulgaria, economic conflict science is developing unevenly. It can hardly be identified against the background of its similar scientific disciplines. For more than two decades, some departments in economic universities are developing this scientific and pedagogical field. They have been applying and improving models for creation and development of a basic economic conflict culture of the students trained in the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. What are the basic model ideas, what the general results from its applying and prospects for its development are? How this training model contributes to the modernisation of economic education? Finally, how would training in economic conflict studies contribute to an effective transition to Industry 5.0 and addressing the conflicts that disruptive technologies create? These are all types of the questions which this article attempts to answer

Optimization Strategy of Cultural Creativity Product Art Design Based on Artificial Intelligence and CAD

Optimization Strategy of Cultural Creativity Product Art Design Based on Artificial Intelligence and CAD

Innovation Culture as a Driver of a Firm’s Innovation Excellence: Evidence from Apple and Huawei

Innovation culture is a pivotal driver of a firm’s innovation excellence. This inspires employees to think and do the unthinkable. In that context, this case study uses Apple and Huawei as examples to analyse how innovation culture drives innovation excellence in firms. In such analysis, critical content analysis was integrated with unstructured interviews with product managers from Apple-Glasgow Stores in Scotland and Huawei’s Authorised Stores in Dubai-United Arab Emirates. The study aimed to extract critical information on Apple and Huawei’s innovation behaviours, culture and practices as well as their competition enhancing effects. Outcomes of such analysis were triangulated with the results of systematic review of core theories and literature on innovation culture creation and its leveraging effects on a firm’s performance. Findings revealed innovation culture to unlock employees’ overall improved creativity to think and do the unimaginable. This creates higher product, process, position and paradigm differentiations to leverage a firm’s overall competitiveness. Huawei’s innovation culture catalyses the embracement of higher level of employee creativity and innovativeness across different business functions as a daily business practice and way of life that defines how each and every activity is accomplished. This was found to drive improved quality, cost minimisation and creation of process efficiency advantages that are passed to customers through lower prices to bolster Huawei’s overall process and position competitiveness. Likewise Apple’s entrenched innovation practices and behaviours were found to create higher premium values that customers are willing to acquire even if the products are of significantly higher premium prices. Combined with Apple’s higher commitment to quality excellence as an innovation culture that delights employees to think and do the unthinkable, this was found to bolster Apple’s competitive edge to fetch higher returns as a leader in the global premium telecommunication and consumer electronics segment. Despite its competitive edge, Apple still faces challenges of lowering prices to fill gaps in the lower-income segments that Huawei and Samsung are using as the attack base, inspite suffering from the phenomenon of ‘Made in China are Cheap”. From these findings, the paper extracted an innovative culture development model that can be emulated by the emerging innovation ventures.

Creative arts and social engagement in contemporary Kenya

The chapter defers to the general principles of the Kenyan Government’s National Policy on culture and Heritage (2010), this study foregrounds the important but often overlooked connection between creative arts and social engagement. The study specifically illustrates the ways in which selected Kenyan creative artists across three distinct artistic genres creatively and imaginatively use their art to foster the kind of wisdom and activism that is required of citizens in a democratic nation. The chapter positions Kenyan creative cultures art as democratic philosophy which is central to ensuring that citizens freely engage with politics of the day thereby promoting democratic governance. Specifically, the study locates three distinct creative artistic genres, which are digital narratives, popular music and participatory theatre and considers the social role of creative artists to imaginatively observe, evaluate and develop artistic models for addressing social problems and to create collective forms of citizen engagement. To achieve its objectives, the study uses a qualitative research approach involving discourse analysis of creative artistic works by contemporary Kenyan artists within the selected genres. The discourse analytical tool helps to sift through key discourse related to Kenyan creative arts and social engagement. The information gathered is interpreted, organised and described thematically.

Духовность как высшее измерение человеческого бытия

The relevance of the study is dictated by the inadmissibility of the destruction of the human spirit, which is the basis of human existence. The article considers the impact of technogenic processes on human spirituality. It is shown that in modern society man experiences huge contradictions in his being. The daily flow of information leads to serious changes in the consciousness and lifestyle of people, generating a crisis of relations between them — aggression, intolerance, mistrust leading to mental disorders. The technological world has a strong impact on human nature: it makes high demands on intelligence, speed and intensity in production processes, which directly affects moral qualities and affects the mental and physical health of a person. he integrity and value of man is gradually being lost, he does not live, but functions. It is impossible to allow the power of technology over man. Despite the numerous transformations in the life of society, it should be noted that only man is the creator of spiritual culture, the top of which is formed by morality, religion, philosophy, art, leading to good, peace and the highest good on Earth.

Creating a Learning Culture in the Organisation

Abstract Any organisation, in order to develop harmoniously and cope with a changing environment, needs to be flexible and adaptable. Such an organisation is one that encourages and supports the creation of a learning culture. By encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop new skills, organisations can create a culture of continuous learning and growth. Learning culture is more personalised and engaging than traditional culture. Organisations where a learning culture is implemented at all levels become agile, innovative and protected in the face of uncertainty in society. Another benefit of implementing learning culture is attracting the best employees and retaining them in the organisation. A strong learning culture drives motivation, satisfaction and commitment of the organisation’s members.

Influence Of Principals’ Leadership Practices on Collaborative School Culture in Public Secondary Schools in Tiaty East and Tiaty West Sub-Counties, Kenya.

An ideal collaborative school culture in the two sub-counties should entail teacher’s collaboration, teacher’s involvements in decision-making practices, effective open communication and high teacher motivation. The current situation in Tiaty East and Tiaty West sub counties is that the area is plagued by poverty and frequent banditry, this has made the school environment in the areas to be hostile and the safety of both the learner and the teacher is not assured. A hostile school culture of collaboration can cause the problem of poor performance to persist since there are no harmonious relations among teachers, and teachers work in isolation. As a result, the principals’ task is to create an enabling school climate towards the creation of a collaborative culture of the school. The purpose of this study was to find out influence of school principals’ leadership practices on collaborative school culture in public secondary schools in Tiaty East and Tiaty west sub-counties. The objectives of this study were : to determine influence of principals’ mentorship practices on collaborative school culture and to establish how principals’ communication practices influence collaborative school culture. The research approach was the qualitative research and a cross-cultural study design with two cases and multiple units of analysis within each case. This study was grounded on the perspective that valuable insights about the issue of principal leadership practices and collaborative school culture can be obtained from a target population of 77 comprising of principals (1), teachers (156), support staff (276) and student leaders (328). A sample of 161 respondents; 1 principals, 31 teachers, 56 support staff and 64 student leaders was selected using purposeful sampling. The main instrument for primary data collection was use of interview schedules for principals, teachers and support staff and focus group discussion guides for student leaders. Data analysis was done using Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDA); ATLAS. Ti 9. The study found that the principals invited mentors for staff development to improve collaboration, ultimately positively impacting on student outcomes to promote a collaborative secondary school culture. Moreover, on principals communication practices, school meetings and social media especially Whatsapp groups are used to engage the school community in communication.The study concluded that principal's mentorship practices, and principal's communication practices are integral and symbiotic in creating a positive and collaborative school culture. On building positive collaborativecultures, the study is beneficial to future researchers in the field as they can expound more on other principals’ leadership practices and it will also contribute to existing research data. The study recommended that principals should involve teachers and other stakeholders in mentorship process in the schools. Key words: Collaboration, decision-making, motivation, mentorship, communication.

Effectiveness of the Baduk Promotion Act

The Baduk Promotion Act, which was enacted for the purpose of contributing to the expansion of leisure opportunities for the people, the cultivation of healthy minds, and the globalization of Baduk, legally supported the policy of supporting the promotion of Baduk and the creation of Baduk culture, and prepared a legal basis for it. This has a significant meaning for Baduk community. However, in order for the law to be effective, it must be practiced in real society. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the Baduk Promotion Act enacted on April 17, 2018 for its legislative purpose. The results of examining the characteristics and limitations of the Baduk Promotion Act are as follows. First, there is an issue regarding the lack of clear definitions within the law for terms such as ‘Baduk instructor,’ ‘Baduk professional player,’ and ‘Baduk organization.’. Second, there is an issue concerning the term ‘special circumstances’ used in defining cooperation with relevant agencies, as it leaves room for various interpretations. Third, the provisions of the Baduk Promotion Act, which stipulate support policies such as funds, are meaningful in that they provide a legal basis for receiving financial support from the state budget. There is a problem that consists of regulations that are too comprehensive and abstract to be taken as a legal basis for materialization. Lastly, there is an issue within the content related to the cultivation and support of Baduk professional players, which may prioritize a sports policy focused on fostering elite athletes and elevating the national stature rather than aligning with the primary objectives set forth by the Baduk Promotion Act. Therefore, to enhance the effectiveness of the Go Promotion Act, it is necessary to enact legal provisions that specify clear criteria and procedures. Through such improvements, it is believed that effective support and development for the promotion of Go can be facilitated.

Driving renovation: A comparative research project in urban regeneration across cities in China

Post-industrial sites in Chinese cities are being redeveloped as catalysts for urban regeneration, often tuning into the creative cultures of these cities to provide platforms for creative enterprises to flourish. The success of these projects in driving the development of China’s creative economy, however, has led to many imitative redevelopment projects, creating a blueprint for the format of industrial zones and cultural parks in cities. Many recent urban renewal projects have placed great emphasis on commercial and practical aspects of implementation and creative practice but have failed to respond to the different contexts of each location within the design and planning, and therefore performed poorly in providing opportunities for developing local enterprise or addressing social welfare needs. A recent funded research project has been conducted by an international cross-disciplinary team that is seeking different opportunities for developing relevant creative industries while retaining cultural and industrial heritage. The project focuses on regional culture and, with use of new methodologies, studies its impact on urban regeneration. By working with participants who are both site users and developers, this paper explores the research conducted so far and offers initial findings. Findings include that regenerations should integrate the characteristics of historic industrial sites with the new requirements of the creative industries. The major stakeholders whose impact on urban regenerations have also been identified and the most important factors for successful transformations from heavy to creative industry are discovered to be local geography, history, culture, politics, economy and ethnography.