Cultural Integration Research Articles

Lost in translation: Dialect distance, social assimilation and immigrant crimes in China

Lost in translation: Dialect distance, social assimilation and immigrant crimes in China

An evaluation of a 9th and 10th grade Native American virtual pilot: Utilizing a culturally responsive and Inclusive Science model.

An evaluation of a 9th and 10th grade Native American virtual pilot: Utilizing a culturally responsive and Inclusive Science model.

La filosofía del juego y el origen de las instituciones políticas en el pensamiento de José Ortega y Gasset

Our paper deals with the essays by José Ortega y Gasset entitled El origen deportivo del Estado (1924), La caza y los toros (1929) and Idea del teatro (1946), among other texts that are sources of reference for working on the concepts of the philosophy of play and the formation of political institutions. Sport and leisure activities are the reflection of technology applied to the constitution of civilisation and to ‘happy occupations’, where human beings find fun, joy and spontaneous enjoyment in the face of unavoidable work tasks. According to Ortega, dialectics is the ‘vital reason’ manifested in the creation of techniques to be expressed through social and institutional systems. Likewise, the human being is represented as a lacking being thrown into the world to confront the ‘dramas’ arising within his circumstance. From this crisis, Ortega elaborates a ‘first philosophy’ based on play and sport to explain the integration of culture, politics and the position of the human being mythologised in the figure of an ‘ontological centaur’, situated between the natural and the artificial, obliged to make decisions and destined to satisfy his basic and superfluous needs.

Cultural Integration of the Built Environment -the case of displaced Pakistanis on the outskirts of Tehran

Cultural Integration of the Built Environment -the case of displaced Pakistanis on the outskirts of Tehran

Culturally appropriate care for indigenous people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)- a scoping review.

Culturally appropriate care for indigenous people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)- a scoping review.

Identity construction through education: the integration of the Nusayris into society in the late Ottoman and early Republican periods

ABSTRACT The Nusayri community, residing primarily in the coastal regions of Syria, Antakya (Antioch), and Çukurova, remained largely isolated from mainstream Ottoman society due to their distinct religious beliefs and esoteric practices. Despite their official recognition as Muslims, they were often marginalised within the broader Islamic community. This article examines the efforts undertaken during the late Ottoman period and the early years of the Turkish Republic to integrate the Nusayri community into the dominant social and political order. These efforts, characterised by a combination of religious reform and cultural assimilation policies, can be understood as processes of identity construction. The study, based on an in-depth analysis of Ottoman and Republican archival documents, highlights the instrumental role of education in these processes. The article also notes the shift from religious to national identity as the focus of identity-building activities from the Ottoman to Republican period. In this process, it was emphasised that identity construction, which was implemented in the form of belief correction during the Ottoman period, evolved into race correction during the Republican period. Despite these efforts, the Nusayri community largely retained its distinct language, cultural traditions, and religious beliefs, suggesting that the attempts to impose a singular national identity met with limited success.

A critical analysis of the curriculum development process for physical education in primary education in Spain: challenges, achievements and future proposals

ABSTRACT This article offers a critical analysis of the curricular development of the physical education (PE) area in primary education in the Balearic Islands. It examines the achievements and challenges encountered during the adaptation of the national framework to regional needs, emphasising teacher involvement, contextualisation, and the integration of local culture. It also highlights the effects of political instability, tight deadlines, and the lack of coordination across different educational levels. Finally, it proposes strategies for future curricular reforms aimed at enhancing coherence, equity, quality, and educational innovation.

The Politics of Multicultural Integration in the United States

ABSTRACTThere are lively debates about multiculturalism in Canada and Europe, but the term is used much less frequently in the United States, where instead there are arguments about ‘identity politics’, how history is taught and how the citizenry views their country. I argue for what I call multicultural integration, which accepts the inevitability of group identity and that we live in a world of nation‐states; its aim is for a loosely defined and changeable national identity, one that can incorporate new groups. Although I argue that multicultural integration has been largely successful in the United States, it has little to say about race, which has limited its impact. This is not a theoretical flaw since multicultural integration does not aim to be a comprehensive theory of justice. For members of the progressive left, however, much of multiculturalism does not press for enough change. Conservatives have responded to the social justice arguments with claims that such talk is divisive and even treasonous. I point out some of the flaws in each position and contend that one key advantage of multicultural integration is how it explicitly recognizes groups and boundaries and works to make them porous and relatively tame.

From poverty to common prosperity: an evaluation of agricultural-cultural-tourism integration and its impact on economic growth

The integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism industries as a driver of industrial modernization has become an essential strategy during China’s transition from rapid growth to high-quality development. In pursuit of the goal of common prosperity, local governments at various levels have actively responded by attempting to promote economic growth through the integration of these three industries. Data of 126 key national rural revitalization counties in China between 2018 and 2020 is selected as the sample, and an entropy value analysis is used, this paper discusses the integration level of agriculture, culture, and tourism industries in these counties and whether such integration has promoted local economic growth. The results show that while the integration level of these industries in key rural revitalization counties has seen fluctuating growth, the overall level remains low with significant disparities across regions. Counties with higher economic development, higher human capital, and higher digitalization levels tend to have higher integration levels of agriculture, culture, and tourism industries. However, compared to ethnic counties, non-ethnic counties, despite their disadvantage in ethnic culture, have achieved rapid growth and caught up in the integration of these industries by adapting to local conditions and leveraging local features. Further analysis indicates that even though the current integration level in these counties is not high, it still promotes local economic growth. The conclusions provide insights for counties transitioning from poverty alleviation to rural revitalization. By promoting the integrated development of agriculture, culture, and tourism industries, these counties can achieve economic growth, narrow regional development gaps, and ultimately realize the goal of common prosperity.

Visibility of Zijin Mountain to evaluate the integrity of the urban character

Mountain landscape visibility is an important indicator for evaluating the integrity of urban characteristics and cultural landscapes. Owing to the current rapid urbanization process, this visibility is threatened by the renewal of morphological units. Our study analyzes the impact of urban morphological units on mountain landscape visibility and explores their application in ancient city renewal. With respect to Zijin Mountain, we studied the evolutionary sequence of urban morphological units and the spatial distribution characteristics of visibility in the ancient city of Nanjing over the past 600 years via GIS spatial analysis methodologies. The results show that urban morphological units affect visibility and there is a strong positive correlation between visibility and the degree of publicness of urban morphological units. These findings can help city planners rationally arrange urban morphological units, achieve visual sustainability, and maintain urban characteristics and cultural landscape integrity.

Exploring the Associations of Cultural Sensitivity, Technology, and Patient Empowerment with Patient-Centered Care: A Mixed-Methods Study in UAE Rehabilitation Healthcare Centers.

Patient-centered care is a healthcare priority, particularly in diverse settings like the United Arab Emirates. Understanding the factors influencing its delivery is essential for effective care. This study examines the association between cultural sensitivity, technology, and patient empowerment with patient-centered care in UAE rehabilitation healthcare centers. A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating quantitative and qualitative data collection. Quantitative data was analyzed using correlation and regression analyses, while qualitative data was explored through thematic analysis to identify key patterns. The study involved 100 healthcare providers (internists, nurses, rehabilitation therapists) working in licensed rehabilitation healthcare centers in the UAE. Additionally, 200 patients recruited through purposive sampling from both inpatient and outpatient settings. Patients, aged 18-54, represented diverse socio-economic backgrounds and health conditions, including musculoskeletal, neurological, and chronic illnesses. Quantitative data was collected using a structured questionnaire comprising 12 items measured on a 5-point Likert scale, focusing on healthcare providers' and patients' perceptions of cultural sensitivity, technology integration, and patient empowerment. Qualitative data from semi-structured interviews was transcribed, coded, and analyzed to explore detailed perspectives on how cultural practices, technological tools, and empowerment strategies influence care delivery. Cultural sensitivity demonstrated a strong positive correlation with patient-centered care (PCC) (r = 0.938, p < 0.001), as did patient empowerment (r = 0.965, p < 0.001). Regression analysis revealed that patient empowerment was the most influential factor (B = 0.800, p < 0.001), followed by cultural sensitivity (B = 0.110, p = 0.041). Thematic analysis of qualitative data highlighted the significance of cultural practices, adaptability of technology, and patient-driven strategies in shaping positive care experiences. The findings align with existing research, underscoring the importance of cultural competence, technological integration, and patient empowerment in delivering effective patient-focused care.

Does the Labor Force Participation of Married Female Immigrants Decrease in a Low Female LFP Host Country? Evidence From Japan

AbstractThis study uses large‐scale census data to present some of the first evidence on the labor force participation (LFP) of married female immigrants, focusing on those who migrated from relatively high female LFP home countries to a low female LFP host country (Japan). First, our results indicate that source‐country culture plays an important role in determining female immigrants’ LFP. Both the wife's and husband's source‐country cultures have significant effects on immigrant women's work, the effect being greater for the wife than for the husband. Second, although immigrants usually act more like natives the longer they live in the host country, after controlling for individual characteristics, we found that female migrant LFP rates increase after five years compared to the initial years following arrival. This result suggests that source‐country culture plays a large and persistent role in determining female LFP, which leads to cultural assimilation proceeding slower than economic assimilation. However, we do not claim that acculturation is weak, as we find further evidence of considerable acculturation among second‐generation immigrants and those who arrived during childhood. Acculturation is thus likely driven by childhood socialization rather than culture integration during adulthood.

The development strategy of cultural tourism integration in characteristic towns based on SWOT-AHP

The development of characteristic towns plays a crucial role in promoting rural revitalization, advancing China’s new urbanization efforts, and increasing farmers’ incomes. The integration of culture and tourism can enhance the appeal of tourist destinations while preserving local culture, mitigating the impact of tourism seasonality, and fostering the high-quality, sustainable development of the tourism industry. This study analyzes the key factors influencing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of cultural and tourism integration in the characteristic town of Conghua, Guangzhou. By applying the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), the study calculates the weights of each influencing factor. Additionally, through a questionnaire survey, the strength values of these factors are derived, and the overall factor strengths are computed based on both the weights and strength values. A countermeasure quadrilateral is then constructed to determine the optimal development strategy for cultural and tourism integration in the town. The results indicate that the total intensity of opportunities is 1.493, the total intensity of advantages is 1.274, the total intensity of disadvantages is −0.292, and the total intensity of threats is −0.288. The conclusion shows that the integration of culture and tourism in small towns with Chinese characteristics should adopt the development strategy of quality growth.

A bibliometric study of intangible cultural heritage and community research

This study adopts bibliometric methods to systematically review the development trajectory of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) and community research from 2003 to 2025. Using the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database as the data source, 235 relevant documents published between 2003 and 2025 were selected as samples. Bibliometric techniques were applied, and statistical analysis was conducted with the help of the CiteSpace visualization tool to reveal the overall trends and key characteristics of research in this field. The study analyzes annual trends, keyword frequencies, research institutions, the evolution of research hotspots, and future trends, and ultimately presents a scientific knowledge map based on data visualization to outline the research context. The results show that research on ICH communities has been steadily growing, but a mature research framework has yet to be established. Core topics focus on community participation, educational inheritance, and protection practices. Emerging trends show dual drivers in tourism development and legal protection. However, current research still faces challenges such as weak research capacity, a high number of prolific authors, and a limited number of institutions. In recent years, there has been a significant practical shift in ICH research, deeply aligning with the national cultural development strategy. A multidimensional research framework has been established in areas such as cultural industry innovation, technological integration, and interdisciplinary platform development. Among these, the construction of community subjectivity as an emerging theoretical perspective is driving the transformation and reconstruction of the ICH protection paradigm.

The Child Welfare Debate on Abolish or Reform: Lessons Learned From the Indian Child Welfare Act

This article examines the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978, in the context of the child welfare debate on abolition versus classical reform and argues that the lessons learned over its 47 years of implementation offer an example of structural change in child welfare practice that transcends the abolition–reform binary, and embodies a more transformative approach to reform that prioritizes the sovereignty, well-being, and cultural integrity of Tribal children and families. These lessons learned could provide guidance for best practice on how to conduct child welfare policy and practice reforms that affect all child welfare involved children and families.

Linguistic Contact, Transcoding and Performativity: Linguistic and Cultural Integration of Italian Immigrants in the Río de la Plata

From the late 19th to the early 20th century, Argentina experienced a wave of mass migration due to political, economic, and social instability in Europe. This study examines how idiomatic expressions in Argentine Spanish incorporate Italianisms and Rioplatense slang (lunfardismos), focusing on linguistic contact, transcoding, and performativity. The integration of these lexical and phraseological elements occurred through direct borrowings, phraseological calques, and neological formations influenced by both languages, shaped by continuous interactions between immigrant and local communities. Based on a corpus of 179 phraseological units (PUs) from the Diccionario fraseológico del habla argentina. Frases, dichos y locuciones (DiFHA), compiled by Barcia and Pauer, the study analyzes semantic and structural changes resulting from this exchange. The findings highlight linguistic contact, reflecting the interaction between Italian and Rioplatense Spanish; transcoding, illustrating the adaptation of linguistic elements to a new sociocultural context; and performativity, demonstrating how these expressions acquire distinct meanings in daily communication. By examining these phraseological units, the research reveals how language embodies Argentina’s migratory and cultural history, showing how linguistic contact enriches communication and identity through the interaction of different communities.

Travel Through Times of Hua’er: Cultural Integration and Historical Transformation in Northwest China

This study explores the historical, social, and cultural dynamics underpinning the origins and development of Hua&amp;rsquo;er, a distinctive folk song tradition in northwest China. Focusing on the Taomin and Hehuang regions, the research highlights how this musical form evolved through intensive interactions among diverse ethnic groups, including Han, Hui, Tibetan, and Tu communities. The historical context of the genre is closely associated with the ancient Silk Road and the traditional Tea-Horse Trade routes. These trade networks facilitated cultural exchanges between East and West, significantly influencing regional cultural practices, including music. Over time, the songs transformed from songs used in religious rituals&amp;mdash;seeking divine blessings for harvests and fertility&amp;mdash;into a popular form of secular folk expression. This evolution is exemplified by the transition from temple fairs and religious rites to contemporary recreational gatherings, now widely celebrated as the Hua&amp;rsquo;er Festival. The linguistic phenomenon known locally as &amp;ldquo;wind-churned snow&amp;rdquo;, referring to the intermingling of Chinese and minority languages in the lyrics, further demonstrates the cultural integration in this region. These linguistic exchanges reflect a broader pattern of ethnic coexistence and mutual influence. Ultimately, this paper argues that Hua&amp;rsquo;er serves not only as an enduring cultural tradition but also as a vivid illustration of intercultural dialogue and social cohesion. With its adaptability and continued relevance, it provides valuable insights into the complexities of cultural heritage, ethnic identity, and historical transformation in China.&amp;nbsp;

Pop Culture in the Classroom: Associations with Student Learning Outcomes and the Underlying Psychological Mechanisms

As an emerging pedagogical strategy, the integration of pop culture into university classrooms has gained increasing attention. This study employs a quasi-experimental design to investigate the potential benefits and psychological mechanisms of incorporating pop culture into higher education curricula. Data were collected from 511 students across two courses and four class sections through both survey responses and in-class essay evaluations. The results indicate that students reported higher learning satisfaction with courses incorporating pop culture compared to traditional courses. However, no significant differences were observed in essay scores between the two groups. Mediation analysis revealed that the association between pop culture integration and increased satisfaction was primarily driven by student learning engagement and the perceived functionality of the case materials. Notably, for students who had not previously been exposed to the pop culture references used in class, the pattern was reversed, suggesting a potential risk of “Pop Culture Alienation”. These findings provide empirical evidence for the pedagogical value of pop culture in higher education while underscoring the need to address its differential impact on diverse student populations.

Enhancing Cultural Recognition in Public Policy Systems for Sustainable Inclusive Governance.

This paper addressed the critical issue of cultural recognition within Ghanaian public policy, highlighting the challenges in integrating indigenous histories and cultural heritage into governance frameworks. It analyzed existing legal and policy frameworks for indigenous cultural acknowledgment and evaluated the influence of indigenous knowledge systems on various sectors, examining the experiences of diverse ethnic communities. It sought to identify the barriers and enabling factors that respectively constrain and complement the enhancement of cultural integration. A systematic review methodology encompassed a comprehensive analysis of 218 sources from academic literature and policy documents published between 1957 and 2024. The findings revealed significant progress in formal recognition through constitutional provisions, particularly the 1992 Constitution, which acknowledged traditional authorities. However, the substantive integration of indigenous knowledge remained inconsistent across sectors, with education and urban planning showing limited recognition compared to environmental management and agriculture. The analysis highlighted regional and ethnic disparities, illustrating how policies often favored majority cultural perspectives while marginalizing minority voices. Implementation challenges, which included resource constraints, inadequate coordination among institutions, and capacity gaps in cultural management, were identified as significant barriers to effective cultural recognition. It is therefore recommended to enhance resource allocation to cultural institutions and improve coordination among governance systems. A need for community-driven initiatives that actively incorporate indigenous knowledge alongside Western models in policy-making constitutes another proposition. Fostering gender inclusivity and leveraging technology for cultural documentation were deemed essential for strengthening cultural recognition. Ultimately, the paper underscored the importance of addressing power dynamics and ensuring equitable representation of diverse cultural perspectives in Ghana’s public policy landscape.

Research of Art Objects in the Context of Aesthetic and Cultural Integration into Modern Interior Space

The aim of the article is to study the aesthetic and cultural aspects of art objects in the design of modern interior space from the point of view of ideological, ethical and substantive aspects of integration. Research methods included critical analysis of theoretical and practical material, comparative analysis, systematization, and generalization. The scientific novelty: consists in determining the key aspects of integrating art objects into interior space to create a coordinated system of their use in interior space design. Conclusions. As a result, the key aesthetic and cultural aspects of the integration of art objects into modern interiors were identified and formulated: 1) the substantive aspect in interior design – can play the role of transmitting and revealing ideas, concepts, cultural codes with the formation of semantic meaning and creating a meaningful filling of space; 2) the ethical aspect of the integration of art objects into the interior space, which reflects moral values, is oriented towards respect for human dignity, the social responsibility of art as a component of the interior environment and awareness of the impact of creativity on society; 3) the ideological aspect of the integration of art objects focuses on socio-political principles in art and highlights current social problems. Consideration of the defined aspects will enable designers and artists to ensure greater artistic integrity and functionality of the interior space for various types of premises. The results of the study proved that art objects in modern interior space have a multifaceted instrumental function that reflects the ideological and artistic content of the subject-spatial environment as a whole. The perspective of further research includes a comprehensive theoretical improvement of the problems of integrating art objects into interior space in the context of the general concept of the synthesis of arts.