Purpose This study explores the potential of the metaverse in cultural tourism, explicitly examining whether it offers truly immersive experiences or remains an unrealistic ambition. This research aims to assess the effectiveness of the metaverse in authentically conveying cultural narratives and enhancing tourists’ engagement with virtual environments. Design/methodology/approach Data collection was done using the survey method, which was analyzed using structural equation modeling to evaluate the effects of awareness, cultural sensitivity and immersive experiences in cultural tourism. The sample included individuals familiar with virtual tourism platforms and their potential applications in the metaverse. Findings This study highlights the significant role of awareness and cultural elements in improving immersive experiences within the metaverse. The results indicate that cultural sensitivity and authenticity in virtual environments influence tourists’ behavioral intentions to revisit physical sites and engage in tourist activities. The findings underscore that immersive experiences are a key factor in driving future tourism behavior in both virtual and physical realms. Originality/value This research advances the understanding of the intersection between emerging technologies and cultural tourism, applying the theory of planned behavior to predict tourist engagement with virtual platforms. The study contributes new insights into how the metaverse can transform tourist experiences. It comprehensively evaluates its immersive potential and its ability to enhance cultural tourism through digital innovation.

This study aims to analyse the level of the fidelity element in Malay subtitles for Tamil films on Netflix, based on the FAR Model. Fidelity is a crucial component that refers to the extent to which the original meaning of dialogues in films is preserved in subtitles, especially in conveying emotions, cultural elements and figurative language accurately to audiences who do not understand the spoken language. A qualitative approach was employed through content analysis involving five Tamil films from different genres: romance, thriller, horror, drama and comedy. The data sample consists of matched pairs between the original Tamil dialogues and the Malay subtitles shown on the Netflix streaming platform. The findings reveal that 60% of the subtitles contain Minor errors, 20% contain Standard errors, while 20% contain Serious errors that significantly alter the original meaning of the dialogue. The identified errors include failures in conveying cultural nuances, emotional tones, and important figurative expressions. This study highlights that the fidelity element plays and essential role in ensuring that the original message is not distorted during the translation process. It not only impacts the audience’s understanding but also influences their appreciation of the film’s cultural values. The implications of this study are relevant to translators, streaming platform providers such as Netflix, and researchers in the field of audiovisual translation. Improvements in subtitle production are needed to consistently preserve fidelity to the original meaning.

Introduction . The current demand for natural things is driven by digitalization and globalization, which motivates the development of local identity and cultural characteristics within a country or region. Currently, the field of interior design in China is searching for new conceptual solutions by combining tradition and innovation. The influence of Taoism, Confucianism, and Chan Buddhism, expressed in such fundamental principles as harmony, tranquility, naturalness, and authenticity, has had a tremendous impact on Chinese culture and architecture. Contemporary Chinese designers use the symbolism of Chinese cultural tradition, which is most vividly reflected in the concept of tea houses in China. The aim of the study is to determine the influence of traditional Chinese culture on the formation of the modern interior of a tea house. Materials and Methods . The research material consists of works and treatises on traditional Chinese philosophy and culture, as well as works by contemporary authors in the field of architecture and design. The following methods are used: comparative and historical-cultural analysis; semiotic analysis, which allows the object to be studied as a system of signs; compositional and ergonomic approaches. Results . The modern Chinese style in the interior of the tea house corresponds to cultural and spiritual traditions in its compositional basis. The ideological and artistic image in contemporary Chinese art and design reflects the Confucian concept of creating something new based on the old. The various elements of the tea house interior are not only interconnected but also influence each other, which allows for a closer emotional connection between tea house guests and the surrounding space. The use of eco-friendly materials in the interior allows for the reflection of spiritual aspirations in the organization of space in accordance with the historical Chinese view of the world order. The main ways to integrate traditional techniques and elements into a modern interior are direct quotation, stylization, modern Chinese minimalism, and deconstructivism, which allows you to change the scale and perception of the tea house space using asymmetrical shapes and lines. Discussion and Conclusion . The interior design of Chinese teahouses was influenced by the development of cultural traditions surrounding the tea ceremony. Architectural solutions and interior styles were shaped by rural or urban social environments, reflecting the spirit of the place. The spiritual content of the tea drinking ritual was reflected in the aesthetic perception of tea houses and influenced the formation of traditional interiors, creating a certain holistic composition and philosophical and emotional atmosphere. A comprehensive approach to the development of conceptual ideas is implemented in the modern design of the spatial environment of tea houses based on cultural traditions. The use of elements of traditional culture allows the creation of unique design objects, enriched with new artistic forms that reflect the uniqueness of Chinese culture.

This study examines the profound transformations in religious authority that have accompanied the rise of digital Islām among urban Muslim families in Indonesia. It analyzes how media-based religious content disseminated through digital platforms such as YouTube and social media restructures the spiritual guidance role traditionally centred within parents. Theoretically, the study is grounded in Stig Hjarvard’s theory of mediatisation and Michel Foucault’s knowledge/power framework. The digital interactions that young Indonesian Muslims establish with charismatic figures such as Hanan Attaki, Abdul Somad, and Salāfi YouTube preachers lead to a redefinition of religious legitimacy and intra-family authority. The research draws attention to two core dynamics: First, digital platforms decentralize authority by enabling youth to access alternative religious knowledge. Second, young people form peer-based spiritual communities in digital spaces, thereby relocating religious learning outside of institutional frameworks. Families do not remain passive in the face of this transformation; at times, they integrate digital preachers into domestic religious discourses, while at other times they resist such influences. The Pemuda Hijrah movement (Hijrāh Youth) movement, founded by Hanan Attaki, presents a model that blends religious preaching with urban youth subcultures. His sincere and non-hierarchical style particularly resonates with the youth, while also raising various concerns among parents and religious institutions. On the other hand, figures such as Abdul Somad and Salāfi preachers (e.g., Khalid Basalamah), with their more traditional and textual approaches, either foster unity within families or generate ideological conflicts. This study reveals that digital Islām does not merely weaken traditional authority; it transforms it. Religious authority has become a dialogical structure negotiated through emotional and aesthetic preferences. Discussions about Islāmic practices within families are often shaped by references to digital content, thereby shifting the centre of power in knowledge production. In Foucault’s conceptualization, parents’ epistemic control over knowledge transitions to digital environments. Furthermore, digital media functions not merely as a carrier of information, but as an environment in which moral discipline and religious identity are shaped. Platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Telegram, and WhatsApp not only convey religious knowledge but also determine how that knowledge is to be presented, felt, and internalized. In this context, digital media operates on three levels: as a channel that disseminates religious content, as a language that reproduces religious meanings in visual and emotional forms, and as an environment that creates a shared atmosphere for collective religious experience. On these platforms, sermons, short clips, and quotes from the Qur’ān and Hadīth are presented adorned with visual effects and elements of popular culture. This process of aestheticization separates religiosity from traditional rituals and transforms it into a part of individual identity. In conclusion, digital religiosity does not eliminate spiritual guidance within the family; it reshapes it. Families continue their religious lives through negotiation, balancing tradition with digital innovation. In this regard, the study makes a significant contribution to understand how digital media transforms Islāmic authority and intergenerational relationships, illuminating the restructured aspects of contemporary Muslim life.

This study explores the ethnographic dimension in English Language Teaching (ELT), focusing on how culturally responsive teaching approaches impact student engagement, comprehension, and language acquisition. The primary aim is to examine the interplay between teaching methods and cultural influences and to investigate how incorporating students' cultural backgrounds enhances the effectiveness of English instruction. Drawing on an ethnographic research methodology, the study was conducted in secondary-level English classrooms in a multicultural setting. Data were collected through classroom observations, teacher interviews, and student focus groups over 12 weeks. The research emphasized qualitative analysis to uncover patterns in teacher-student interactions and the integration of cultural elements within lessons. Findings reveal that when teachers employ ethnographically informed strategies, such as culturally relevant materials, context-based discussions, and inclusive pedagogies, students exhibit higher motivation and improved language proficiency. Teachers who acknowledged students' cultural identities were better able to foster inclusive learning environments and facilitate a deeper understanding of linguistic and sociocultural content. Conversely, classrooms that overlooked cultural diversity tended to demonstrate lower student engagement and limited participation. The study concludes that embedding the ethnographic dimension into ELT not only bridges cultural gaps but also enhances communicative competence and classroom dynamics. It advocates for professional development programs that train teachers in ethnographic awareness and culturally adaptive teaching techniques. Ultimately, recognizing and incorporating students' cultural contexts is essential for more equitable, meaningful, and effective English language education in increasingly diverse classrooms.

ABSTRACT This paper explores the translation of Chinese traditional cultural elements and historical references embedded in The Classic of Tea (Chajing) by Lu Yu. Through a multi-perspective analysis that includes historical, social, and ethical lenses, and drawing on the concept of presupposition and, more precisely, mistake presupposition, it shows the pivotal role of translation in disseminating Chinese traditional culture. It examines how these cultural elements have been conveyed in two translations. By contrasting the translations of The Classic of Tea by American scholar Francis Ross Carpenter and by Chinese professors Jiang Xin and Jiang Yi, the study identifies challenges such as historical, economic and cultural elements and the strategies used to render them into English. The study demonstrates that translating culturally loaded texts, such as tea literature, is a process that needs to convey the full significance of cultural elements in order to preserve its cultural inheritance, requiring translators to balance fidelity to the original text with readability for target readers.

Adapted Korean folktales are characterized by simple vocabulary, repetitive structures, rich cultural elements, and high educational value, making them a valuable resource for Korean language instruction. Using a quantitative approach, the author conducted a survey of 103 intermediate-level Korean learners (TOPIK levels 3 and 4) from the Department of Korean Language and Culture. The findings reveal that learners highly appreciate the effectiveness of folktales in improving Korean reading comprehension skills, while also experiencing difficulties mainly related to vocabulary and expressions when reading Korean folktales. In addition, learners show particular interest in Korean folktales that share thematic similarities with Vietnamese folktales. The findings contribute to understanding learners’ perceptions of teachers’ use of Korean folktales in reading comprehension instruction.

Jinnan Drum Dance is widely recognised as a representative folk dance within the Shanxi folk dance system, distinguished by resonant drumming, vigorous postures, and an embodied aesthetic rooted in the cultural logic of agricultural civilisation. Despite its listing as provincial intangible cultural heritage, its living transmission is increasingly threatened by globalisation and modernisation, including a shrinking base of inheritors and a growing tendency to privilege spectacle and external form over cultural meaning. At the same time, digital technologies and new media have enabled innovative remediations of the traditional performance system. Such transformations can expand modes of circulation and audience reach, yet they also risk symbolically deconstructing and reassembling cultural elements in ways that blur genealogies of practice and produce cultural alienation. Responding to these tensions, this study argues that safeguarding representative folk dances in Shanxi requires research that moves beyond morphological description toward an interpretive paradigm grounded in cultural meaning. Using dance ethnography as the primary methodology, the research integrates analysis of performance fields shaped by Jinnan’s geographical space with attention to the seasonal festival calendar, ecological conditions, and implicit cultural rules that structure local practice. Data were generated through field investigation in southern Shanxi, in-depth interviews with inheritors, folk artists, cultural workers, and community members, and systematic literature review. The study provides culturally situated documentation of Jinnan Drum Dance and proposes a meaning-centred approach to understanding, protecting, and sustaining Shanxi’s folk dance heritage.

This community service project aims to foster early childhood interest and love for the Arabic language through play and song-based learning in Islamic early childhood education. The program was conducted with teachers and children at TKM Al-Asy’ari Sidoarjo, emphasizing joyful, interactive, and spiritually enriched learning experiences. The methods involved teacher mentoring, demonstration of Arabic songs, and implementation of play-based activities integrating basic Arabic vocabulary. Observation and interviews were used to evaluate children’s engagement, linguistic responses, and enthusiasm. The results showed a significant improvement in children’s motivation, memory of Arabic words, and participation during learning sessions. Teachers also reported increased confidence in applying creative Arabic teaching strategies. This study highlights the importance of integrating emotional, cultural, and spiritual elements in Arabic learning from an early age to build positive language attitudes and lay the foundation for future proficiency.

Although prior research has identified common attributes of a Good Death across cultures, few studies have simultaneously incorporated the views of patients, family caregivers, and physicians - particularly in Latin America, where structural barriers to palliative care persist. This study examines how these stakeholders in Mexico perceive and designate what constitutes a Good Death, aiming to identify its core components and cultural particularities. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 14 advanced-stage oncologic and nononcologic patients receiving home-based palliative care, 12 family caregivers, and 21 physicians. Data were analyzed using principles of generic purposive sampling and thematic analysis. The most frequent designation for a Good Death was "Dignified and Peaceful Death," perceived as a multidimensional and multitemporal process. Five core domains emerged: physical, psychological, interpersonal, spiritual, and structural. These dimensions manifested across distinct phases - before death (as preparation), during death, and after death. A Dignified and Peaceful Death begins when individuals become aware of their mortality and encompasses cultural, emotional, and structural elements that transcend physical death. This perspective suggests that end-of-life care should respond not only to biomedical needs but also to broader existential and relational dimensions that shape patient and family experiences in resource-limited settings.

This research examines how @kuwait.wiyakum's Instagram account represents Kuwait's solidarity with Palestine through visual elements and semiotic analysis of symbols, icons, and colors. Using Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotic theory, 117 posts were analyzed qualitatively. Findings reveal that @kuwait.wiyakum uses Arabic cultural identity elements—Keffiyah illustrations, Arabic Kufi font, and a golden yellow background—as consistent visual branding. These elements build awareness and involvement, inspire national identity maintenance, and foster strong aqidah and belief in the fight for independence. These insights can guide content creators in shaping public opinion and international solidarity messages and prompt further research on new media's impact on audience interpretation of solidarity messages.

The scientific article is devoted to the study and disclosure of the content of the features of legal culture and its influence on the legal system of society. The purpose of the scientific article is to conduct a systemic analysis and disclosure of the basic elements of legal culture as a social regulator. In the process of writing the scientific article, many different methods of scientific analysis were used, which made it possible to reveal the presented problem and come to conclusions and recommendations. Such methods include general scientific methods (analysis and synthesis, deduction and induction, abstraction and formalization, generalization). The content of the scientific article is aimed at identifying and studying the structural elements of legal culture based on existing scientific opinions and approaches of both domestic and foreign researchers. This article used data from international independent organizations, the analysis of which made it possible to identify the position of our state in the international ranking of the development of state legal policy. The results obtained in this scientific article are determined by my own conclusions and findings, as well as practical recommendations for raising the level of legal culture of the population, especially among young people. The materials of the scientific article and its practical recommendations can be used in designing concepts, strategic programs for improving the legal policy of the state. The conclusion is that legal culture is a real social regulator based on legal knowledge and skills of a person and his ability to apply them in practice

The article analyzes the correlation between history and power, taking into account the large-scale wars over history that have unfolded in the world between different political actors. This phenomenon dates back to the early stages of sociogenesis, when order in a primitive society was ensured as B. Malinowski said, by myths that strengthened beliefs and moral principles, ritual practices. Myths provided legitimacy for elders — traditional leaders oriented toward maintaining established forms of life. The ancestor cult became the first ideology of power for the elders, linking power and the past as a guarantee of human existence. The role of mythological/magical consciousness is analyzed, through which ancestors were connected by causal bonds to the fate of their descendants. As a result, historical consciousness was formed as a representation of the past, which acquired an independent status within an undifferentiated temporal continuum that determined the world picture of the bearers of traditional cultures. Events that took place in space and time were now measured against the social/power status of an individual (group), and then against the period of rule of leaders. The universality linking history with power manifests itself most clearly in the East, where traditionalism is widely present in cultures, existing in the psychology of its bearers in the form of irrational formations that generate historical mythology. Historical myth in the politics of the East is a natural form of legitimization of power. Coexisting with elements of rational political cultures of the West, it ensures the stability of statehood. Historical myth can also exist as a falsification of history, acting as a resource in the struggle for power.

В настоящей статье автор, преимущественно на материалах многолетних полевых исследований, пытается очертить абрис современного состояния поверий и практик, связанных с магическим воздействием (сглазом и порчей), в таком консервативном и сохраняющем архаичную культуру и магическое мышление регионе юга Италии, как Сицилия. В процессе исследования проводится сопоставление и сравнительный анализ привлекавших внимание ученых вплоть до 1970-х гг. достаточно хорошо известных древних элементов магической культуры и обнаруженных сегодня автором составляющих магической эмпирики; кроме того, ввиду исторического существования социально-маркированных культурных различий, связанных еще с недавней социальной стратификацией общества, автор отслеживает магические верования и практики в различных слоях сицилийского социума. В процессе исследования обнаруживается не только сохранение в Сицилии древних представлений и практик, связанных со сглазом и порчей, но и гомогенизация этих понятий, а также господство преимущественно локального комплекса мифов и ритуалов, отторгающего инновации и заимствования; подтверждается широта распространения среди населения веры в эти формы злокозненного воздействия, а также в возможность их предотвращения и «исцеления», равно как и в эффективность атрибутов защиты (жестов, вербальных формул, предметов) и акторов помощи (ведуний) «жертвам» воздействия. In this article, the author outlines the current state of beliefs and practices relating to the evil eye and hexes in the conservative culture of Sicily, which often preserves archaic and magical thinking. She analyzes and compares the fairly well-known ancient elements of magical culture that have attracted scholars up to the 1970s as well as other components she herself has uncovered. In addition, the author tracks magical beliefs and practices in various strata of Sicilian society, since socially marked cultural differences mark the more recent stratification of society. The study reveals not only the preservation of ancient ideas and practices in Sicily that are related to the evil eye and hexes, but also the homogenization of these phenomena. It notes the dominance of a predominantly local complex of myths and rituals that reject innovation and borrowing and it confirms the widespread belief in these forms of malicious influence. It also takes note of the possibility of preventing and “healing” them, as well as the belief in the existence of protective means against them (gestures, verbal formulas, objects) and in those who may render assistance (witches) to their victims.

The accelerating dynamics of globalization, migration, and digital interaction have reshaped the cultural environments in which literature is produced and consumed. As a result, literary studies increasingly require analytical frameworks that move beyond traditional monocultural or nation-based interpretive models. This paper proposes an integrated theoretical approach that treats concepts—as cognitive, linguistic, and philosophical abstractions—and transculture—as the fluid movement and hybridization of cultural elements—as co-constitutive parameters for analyzing literary texts. Concepts serve as the intellectual scaffolding through which meaning is produced, stabilized, or contested in narrative worlds, while transculture illuminates the processes through which identities, symbols, and narrative structures circulate across boundaries. By bringing these parameters together, the study argues for a flexible method capable of capturing the complexity of contemporary and historical literary forms.Drawing on literature from conceptual theory, transcultural studies, postcolonial theory, cognitive narratology, and comparative literature, the paper outlines a methodological model for analyzing how texts register cultural translations, conceptual transfers, hybrid identities, and shifting epistemologies. The model is then applied to representative textual examples (discussed generically rather than tied to one corpus), demonstrating how conceptual clusters—such as belonging, identity, mobility, power, and memory—interact with transcultural currents that shape narrative meaning and reader interpretation.The results emphasize that literary texts operate as dynamic cultural interfaces that encode multi-directional flows of ideas, beliefs, and worldviews. A transcultural-conceptual lens reveals not only how texts negotiate cultural difference but also how they reconfigure universal or local concepts through hybrid narrative strategies. The discussion highlights implications for pedagogy, comparative research, and interdisciplinary humanities. Ultimately, the paper positions concepts and transculture as essential analytical parameters that enable richer, more nuanced readings of literature in a rapidly globalizing world.

This paper explores the integration of cultural elements in the instruction of Romanian as a foreign language, emphasizing the interplay between language, culture, and intercultural competence. Drawing on prior empirical research and a comparative analysis of Romanian language textbooks, the study reveals significant deficiencies in the representation of cultural content and the predominance of textual over multimodal cultural forms. Findings indicate that teachers frequently serve as the primary mediators of cultural knowledge, compensating for the lack of comprehensive cultural materials. The paper argues that authentic cultural content, particularly artistic, folkloric, and musical dimensions, must be systematically integrated into Romanian language teaching through innovative, multimodal, and student-centered approaches to foster intercultural awareness and communicative competence.

Education plays an important role in preserving the richness of local culture, including the culture of Palembang City which is rich in arts, Limas houses, culinary, and traditions. In the era of the independent curriculum, learning needs to be linked to the local context to be more meaningful and able to foster a love for one's own culture. The purpose of this community service is to improve students' understanding and skills in compiling observation report texts through the application of the Palembang culture-based Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) approach at SMP Negeri 8 Palembang. The solution is carried out through community service activities in the form of training and mentoring teachers in designing and implementing observation report text learning that integrates local cultural elements. The methods used include socialization of the CRT approach, assistance in preparing lesson plans and open modules, and direct assistance in implementing learning in the classroom. The activities are carried out collaboratively with teachers and students of grade VIII, with a focus on observing Palembang cultural objects and compiling culture-based observation reports. The outputs obtained are teaching modules for observation report texts based on Palembang culture, improved teacher skills in designing contextual learning, and increased motivation, participation, and students' abilities in compiling observation report texts. This community service also succeeded in fostering students' appreciation of local culture through relevant and enjoyable learning.

The article examines the impact of digitalization on the professional activities of Information Technology (IT) specialists in the context of occupational psychology. The research aims to identify potential risks associated with digitalization and to develop mechanisms for their mitigation. The study reveals that digitalization trans-forms the structure of operations and means of labor, placing increased demands on specialists' cognitive functions, such as attention, self-regulation, and learning ability. At the organizational level, this translates into the need for ensuring transparency, coordination, and regulation of communication processes. A two-level risk model is developed. At the individual level, the identified risks include obsolescence of specialist competen-cies, cognitive overload, and disruption of work-life balance. At the organizational level, risks such as the inten-sification of digital communications, the erosion of corporate culture elements, and reduced quality manage-ment are noted. Resources and mechanisms for adapting to the challenges of digitalization are defined. A scheme is proposed that integrates the processes of digitalization, identified risks and recommended methods of their neutralization.

ABSTRACT Understanding how university lecturers exercise teacher agency (i.e. the capacity to intentionally and constructively shape their teaching practices and professional development) is crucial for improving teaching quality and fostering professional growth. Agency encompasses lecturers’ intentional, proactive efforts to navigate challenges, implement effective teaching strategies, and adapt to diverse institutional constraints and opportunities. This study explored how lecturers demonstrate agency through articulating deliberate intended actions, employing scenario-based interviews with 30 university lecturers to explore their strategies for addressing challenging teaching situations. Grounded in the ecological approach to teacher agency, this study identified three categories of agentic actions: Leading, Accommodating, and Supporting actions. These categories represent varied approaches to decision-making and adaptation in challenging scenarios, illustrating how lecturers navigate the cultural (norms, values, and beliefs), structural (institutional roles and relationships), and material (resources and physical conditions) elements of their teaching practices. The practical-evaluative dimension of the ecological model, which emphasizes the dynamic interplay between presently available resources and individual capacities, served as the analytical framework. The findings substantiated and extended the ecological approach by introducing a typology of agentic actions, offering empirically grounded insights into how lecturers exercise teacher agency within university teaching practices. This typology provides a structured framework for understanding teacher agency and offers actionable strategies to enhance lecturers’ deliberate decision-making. By focusing on deliberate and context-sensitive actions, this study highlights the pivotal role of lecturers as active architects of shaping university teaching practices and navigating challenging teaching situations.

Technology acceptance is the most crucial part of the organization since it can enhance productivity and efficiency along the process of performing the job. Having the most up-to-date technology allows the organization to stay competitive and give the highest quality service or products to end users. Technology aids the organization in keeping well-organized because the managers can easily supervise workplace activities. Many findings show that technology has made a significant contribution to the improvement of employees’ performance. Although it contributes numerous advantages to organization, constraints might exit, such as the resistance to making change. Usually, most employees resist change because they may not have the competence to use new technologies, especially when they have a negative side to the advancement of technology. Subsequently, technology acceptance is measured by employees’ perceptions, including the usefulness of technology, ease of use, and user satisfaction. Thus, it is important to address technology acceptance in the government sector. This study aims to find the mediating roles of psychological stress towards the relationship between organizational culture and technology acceptance. This study employes a quantitative approach, collecting data through structured questionnaires. The sample for this study consists of employees in selected government sectors, of which the respondents come from working groups such as professional, administration, clerical, service, and maintenance with the total sample size was 123. Data was quantitatively analyzed using SPPS software to establish demographic characteristics, data reliability and uncover connections between factors contributing to technology acceptance and the psychological stress factor as the mediating factor. The results demonstrate a significant relationship between the independent variables which are perceived of usefulness, ease of use, organizational culture and technology acceptance as the dependent variable among employees in the selected governments agencies. Employees believed that adopting technology improves their job performance and productivity and they were more inclined to accept technology that is easy to operate. In terms of organizational culture, role characteristics, work group functioning and supervision significantly influenced technology acceptance. However, the results also showed that psychological stress, represented by anxiety and daily life stress, does not mediate the relationship between organizational culture and technology acceptance. These findings suggest that organizational and technological factors play a more dominant role than psychological stress in determining technology acceptance behaviors among government employees. This study provides practical guidelines for policymakers and administrators to strengthen technology acceptance through supportive culture elements while minimizing unnecessary stressors in the workplace.