Terms Of Culture Research Articles

344Laser bioprinting of human iPSC-derived neural stem cells and neurons: Effect on cell survival, multipotency, differentiation, and neuronal activity.

Generation of human neuronal networks by three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is promising for drug testing and hopefully will allow for the understanding of cellular mechanisms in brain tissue. The application of neural cells derived from human induced-pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) is an obvious choice, since hiPSCs provide access to cells unlimited in number and cell types that could be generated by differentiation. The questions in this regard include which neuronal differentiation stage is optimal for printing of such networks, and to what extent the addition of other cell types, especially astrocytes, supports network formation. These aspects are the focus of the present study, in which we applied a laser-based bioprinting technique and compared hiPSC-derived neural stem cells (NSCs) with neuronal differentiated NSCs, with and without the inclusion of co-printed astrocytes. In this study, we investigated in detail the effects of cell types, printed droplet size, and duration of differentiation before and after printing on viability, as well as proliferation, stemness, differentiation potential, formation of dendritic extensions and synapses, and functionality of the generated neuronal networks. We found a significant dependence of cell viability after dissociation on differentiation stage, but no impact of the printing process. Moreover, we observed a dependence of the abundance of neuronal dendrites on droplet size, a marked difference between printed cells and normal cell culture in terms of further differentiation of the cells, especially differentiation into astrocytes, as well as neuronal network formation and activity. Notably, there was a clear effect of admixed astrocytes on NSCs but not on neurons.

The Role of PAI Teacher Practices in Strengthening Student Religious Moderation in Banyumas District

Diversity is a sunnatullah whose existence cannot be eliminated. Therefore, in this case religion functions as a blessing for all mankind, it can be done through creating awareness about tolerance in the midst of the diversity that God has created for humans, both in terms of ethnicity, ethnicity, language, religion, and culture. Therefore, in order to realize the formation of a moderate society in the context of diversity in Indonesia, religious moderation and educational discourse are interesting issues, where currently people in Indonesia have paid special attention to religious moderation. The research used is a type of qualitative research. Methods of data collection is done through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data source is Islamic Religious Education Teacher at SMA Negeri 1 Purwokerto. The practical role of Islamic Religious Education Teachers at SMA Negeri 1 Purwokerto in order to strengthen the understanding of religious moderation for students is carried out by various activities such as rejecting hate speech both outside and inside school, fostering an attitude of peace and peace in the social environment, building harmony and tolerance with groups. -Different groups. Thus it can be defined that religious moderation is a peaceful, tolerant and polite and moderate attitude, which is useful for oneself and those around you, in terms of tolerance values, there is a need for awareness and patience in answering existing problems.

Cultural Content Analysis of English Textbooks for Senior High School Grade XI

To master a language, we must become familiar with its culture as well; for that reason, incorporating cultural content into them is crucial. But, this matter seems to have been neglected by teachers when choosing English textbooks since there are many sources of English textbooks nowadays. Thus, this study aims to determine the types of culture and determine the representation of culture in terms of four senses of culture in Bahasa Inggris XI and Bupena English for SMA/MA Grade XI. The data were collected by using two adapted checklists designed by Najmiatul Fauza (2018) and Ibnu Mustofa (2019). The findings revealed that in Bahasa Inggris XI target culture was presented predominantly and in the other book the most presented type of culture is source culture. This implies that the target culture is more exposed in Bahasa Inggris for Grade XI, whereas the source culture is more exposed in the other book. Regarding the representation of culture in terms of four senses of culture, Bupena English for SMA/MA Grade XI placed a greater emphasis on the representation of pragmatics sense, meanwhile, Bahasa Inggris XI focused more on the sociological sense. Similarly, neither of the English textbooks had any representation of the semantic sense. Finally, English textbooks should give more culturally diverse content at which each type of culture and each type of sense should be equally represented. Students’ awareness of the existence of other cultures will aid them in mastering the language.

Changing dynamics of caregiving: a meta-ethnography study of informal caregivers’ experiences with older immigrant family members in Europe

BackgroundThe population of Europe is ageing and becoming more ethnically diverse due to migration. Finding suitable long-term caring arrangements for older immigrants in Europe has been one of healthcare policymakers’ concerns in the last decade. However, relatively few older people with an immigrant background live in long-term care facilities, and many prefer to be cared for by their family members. Little is known about immigrant family caregivers’ experiences of caring for older family members and the support they need while providing care. This study aims to synthesize the qualitative literature exploring the experiences of individuals caring for older family members with immigrant backgrounds from Africa, Asia and South America living in Europe.MethodsWe searched the electronic databases Medline Ovid, Embase Ovid, PsycInfo Ovid, SocIndex EBSCOhost, CINAHL EBSCOhost, Scopus, Social Care Online, ASSIA ProQuest, and Google Scholar for original, peer reviewed research articles, published in English from 2011 to 2022. The seven-step interpretive methodology in meta-ethnography developed by Noblit and Hare (1988) was followed for qualitative synthesis.ResultsAfter assessing 4155 studies for eligibility criteria, 11 peer-reviewed articles were included in this review. The qualitative synthesis of these included articles resulted in four main themes: strong care norms for parents, the moral dilemma of continuing care, uneven care sharing, and the use of formal care services.ConclusionsCaregiving dynamics are changing, both in terms of motivations and approaches to caregiving. Furthermore, there are gender disparities in the distribution of caregiving duties, particularly with women carrying the more significant burden of care. The care burden is further exacerbated by the lack of culturally sensitive formal services complementing the care needs of the ageing immigrants and their family caregivers. Therefore, those searching for alternatives to informal care should be met with appropriate health and care services in terms of language, culture, religion, and lifestyle, delivered in a non-judgmental way.

A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON SUBTITLING STRATEGIES OF CULTURE-SPECIFIC ITEMS (CSIS) IN THE DOCUMENTARY FILM ENTITLED “THE MARK OF EMPIRE MAJAPAHIT

Subtitling is written translations from the source language to the target language, which are positioned at the bottom of the screen that appear and disappear along with the dialogue in the film. Translators often find difficulties in translating subtitles contains many cultural terms (culture-specific items/CSIs). CSIs are culturally specific concepts that do not exist in other cultures. Therefore, the researcher chose to analyze CSI by taking object from Peter Lee's documentary film entitled “The Mark Of Empire Majapahit”. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The purpose of this study was to find out the strategy of CSI and subtitling strategies of CSIs in the documentary film of “The Mark of Empire Majahpahit". In this study, the researcher focused on looking for CSIs in the form of words and phrases in the film. After that, the researcher categorizes the types of CSIs using the Newmark model. Then, the researcher analyzed the subtitling strategy of CSIs words proposed by Pederson. The results of the study found 45 words and 73 phrases of CSIs. The translation strategies of CSIs were retention (53 ), followed by calque (28), shift (8), specification (1), generalization (1), omission (0), and substitution ( 0).

PENERAPAN PERATURAN, PEMAHAMAN, DAN PERILAKU HUKUM TENTANG KESEHATAN DAN KESELAMATAN KERJA (K3) DI POLITEKNIK AKAMIGAS PALEMBANG

Legal protection of the labor force one of them is given in the form of occupational health and safety guarantees that must be accommodated by the institution where the work. Only in practice, such legal protections are sometimes not followed by the management of the institution. System safety management and occupational health that must be met by companies regulated in Government Regulation 50 Year 2012. In it regulates the obligation istitusi education providing education that could endanger safety and health. Therefore, should Polytechnic Palembang AKAMIGAS carry out the implementation of occupational health and safety regulations properly. Therefore, the issue raised in this study were: 1). How the application of occupational safety and health regulations in AKAMIGAS? 2). How the behavior of labor law relating to occupational safety and health in AKAMIGAS? 3). How does an understanding of labor associated with occupational safety and health in AKAMIGAS? The method used is the method of empirical research or non-doctrinal. Research thus view the law has a relationship with the community in a certain pattern. Therefore methods to obtain the necessary data in addition to the literature study is to interview and participant observation..
 The results showed that the adoption of occupational safety and health regulations at the Polytechnic AKAMIGAS Palembang examined from the aspect of substance, structure, and culture. From the aspect of substance, the policy to implement the occupational safety and health regulations have been established. Only, in the context of reform and policy evaluation to date has not done. In addition, if based on the substance of the law, fulfillment facilities and infrastructure in accordance with the substance of the policy has been implemented by stakeholders Polytechnic AKAMIGAS Palembang, however, have not done the calculations carefully about a range of facilities and infrastructure of health and safety in case of occupational accidents or certain events (fires and others). In terms of structure, the lack of structure in charge of occupational safety and health matters in particular be shortcomings in the application of rules K3 at the Polytechnic AKAMIGAS Palembang. In terms of culture, the culture of labor at the Polytechnic AKAMIGAS yet fully prioritize culture of safe practices (smoking in a place that should be forbidden to smoke, and others). Then Behavior employment law relating to occupational safety and health at the Polytechnic AKAMIGAS Palembang showed indications of non-compliance related to the management requirements for safety and health so as to bring harmful effects to the workforce. In addition, there are unsafe condition which could lead to accidents, ie with never done testing the viability of infrastructure health and safety based on certain standards. Further understanding of the labor associated with occupational safety and health at the Polytechnic Palembang respective AKAMIGAS very less, this is because the system has not been established safety and health management established. In addition, an understanding of health and safety is still a comprehension of facilities and infrastructure without reviewing occupational safety and health which include; research on the study, research on working equipment, and so forth.

Analysis on Resources and Organizational Culture as Sustainable Competitive Advantages in a Printed Newspaper Company in Semarang

Competition in printed media business is getting severe in the digital era due to the growing number of online media. Online media presents more varied news in faster ways for the public. The covid-19 pandemic exacerbates the condition as a lot of hotels, government institutions, banks, and private companies stop subscribing printed newspaper. The research aims to analyze whether resources and organizational culture of a printed newspaper company in Semarang imply sustainable competitive advantages. This research implemented qualitative method which was by interviewing three managers and employees of four departments to obtain data. The VRIO analysis was used to analyze the data. The results show that not all company’s resources imply sustainable competitive advantages; only human resources, organizational structure, and market do so. The financial and physical resources possess temporary competitive advantages. In terms of organizational culture, only kinship implies sustainable competitive advantage. Disciplinary and honesty have competitive parities and identity and policy have temporary competitive advantages

Technology- Based Formative Assessment and Learning Outcomes in Science among Grade 10 Students in an Online Instructional Delivery Program

This study introduced the elements of technology-based formative assessment and assessed its effect on the learning outcomes of the students. Descriptive correlational research design-led in attaining the study’s objectives to determine the relationship of technology-based formative assessments and learning outcomes in science among 58 grade 10 students in an online instructional delivery program. Utilizing a researcher-made survey questionnaire, it intended to measure whether the perception of the elements of technology-based formative assessments affects students’ problem-solving skills and the student’s active engagement in an online learning set- up. The findings showed that the elements of technology-based formative assessment in terms of classroom culture, learning goals, methodologies, assessment qualities, and feedback is not significantly related to the problem-solving skills of the students. Moreover, the result implies that the elements of technology-based formative assessment are not the determining factors to improve the problem–solving skills of the students. On the other hand, the elements of technology-based formative assessment in terms of classroom culture, learning goals, methodologies, assessment qualities, and feedback has a significant relationship with student’s active engagement as to learner to learner, learner-to-teacher, and learner-to-content which increased student’s active engagement in an online learning set- up. Moreover, in the level of active engagement of the students, the more that the technology-based formative assessment is utilized the more that they are actively engaged in an online learning set- up. Keywords: technology-based formative assessment, problem-solving skills, learning outcomes, active engagement

Scaling up task-sharing psychological interventions for refugees in Jordan: a qualitative study on the potential barriers and facilitators.

Training nonspecialists in providing evidence-based psychological interventions (i.e. task-sharing) can effectively increase community access to psychological support. However, task-sharing interventions for this purpose are rarely used at scale. The aim of this study was to examine the factors influencing the potential for scaling up (i.e. scalability) of a task-sharing psychological intervention called Problem Management Plus (PM+) for Syrian refugees in Jordan. Semi-structured individual (n = 17) and group interviews (n = 20) were conducted with stakeholders knowledgeable about PM+ and the mental health system for Syrian refugees in Jordan. Using 'system innovation perspective', this study conceptualized the context as landscape developments, and systemic considerations were divided into culture (shared ways of thinking) and structure (ways of organizing). Political momentum was identified as a landscape trend likely facilitating scaling up, while predicted reductions in financial aid was regarded as a constraint. In terms of culture, the medicalized approach to mental health, stigma and gender were reported barriers for scaling up PM+. Using non-stigmatizing language and offering different modalities, childcare options and sessions outside of working hours were suggestions to reduce stigma, accommodate individual preferences and increase the demand for PM+. In relation to structure, the feasibility of scaling up PM+ largely depends on the ability to overcome legal barriers, limitations in human and financial resources and organizational challenges. We recommend sustainable funding to be made available for staff, training, supervision, infrastructure, coordination, expansion and evaluation of 'actual' scaling up of PM+. Future research may examine the local feasibility of various funding, training and supervision models. Lessons learned from actual scaling up of PM+ and similar task-sharing approaches need to be widely shared.

Meing Handicraft Division at Lamalerans Traditional Fishing Boats

Traditional fishermen in Lamalera have had a tradition of whaling for a long time, passed down from generation to generation. Whaling in the Lamalera tradition has a socio-cultural context. Thus, whaling is not only seen in a subsistence-economic framework, but in terms of certain cultures and traditions. Within that framework, whaling has a certain system that fishermen have been building for a long time. The Meing division of labor is one of the many subsystems in whaling. In practical terms, the success of whaling is highly dependent on the Meing's readiness to carry out his duties and roles on the boat. This division of roles shows that every element on board, regardless of shape and model, contributes to the success of whaling.

Acclimation Response of Green Microalgae Chlorella Sorokiniana to 2,3',4,4',6-Pentachlorobiphenyl.

The effect of the toxicant 2,3',4,4',6-pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB-119) on the growth, chlorophyll content, and PSII activity of C. sorokiniana cells was investigated. A strong negative effect of the toxicant was observed at PCB concentration of 0.05 μg mL-1 , when culture growth ceased, chlorophyll strongly bleached, and cell death occurred. The use of original highly sensitive fluorimeter to measure three types of high-resolution chlorophyll fluorescence kinetics allowed us to detect an initial dramatic decrease in the activity of primary photosynthetic reactions, followed by their almost complete recovery at the end of the incubation period when most cells were dead. The study of the distribution of individual cells in culture in terms of Fv /Fm parameter, which reflects the quantum yield of PSII photochemistry, revealed the existence of 2-3% of cells retaining high Fv /Fm (>0.7) in the presence of the toxicant. The treated cultures were able to resume growth after prolonged incubation in fresh medium. The high sensitivity fluorescence methods used made it possible to identify stress-resistant cells which maintain high photosynthetic activity in the presence of lethal doses of toxic substances; these cells provide recovery of the population after stress.

DALIHAN NATOLU DAN TRADISI MARGONDANG DALAM PERKAWINAN DI BATAK ANGKOLA

Marriage is a crucial thing in the marriage section, this is often considered urgent for every family. Marriage underlies two sides in its implementation, namely between religion and custom. Angkola Batak is one of the regions in Indonesia that has specialties in terms of tradition or culture in carrying out marriages that involve the social system of society and culture. The results of the study indicate that the social system of society that begins with the marriage bond gives rise to a dynamic position or position in the family sphere. This also makes this social system intact and strong to maintain the integrity of a marriage. In addition, the cultural values that exist in the tradition also have a good influence on maintaining the diversity that can be taken from the values that exist in its implementation.

Water in the Artistic Representation of the Landscape of Southwestern Vietnam: The Case of The Abandoned Field, The Buffalo Boy, and The Floating Lives

ABSTRACT The interlaced terrain of rivers, canals and living and working habits associated with the water environment have formed the river culture of the people of the Southwest region of Vietnam. In creating their scenic narratives, many cinematic works use the element of water as an artistic code to reflect lives and convey human messages. This article examines from the perspective of landscape criticism three films set at different periods of Vietnam’s recent history—Cánh đồng hoang (The Abandoned Field, directed by Hong Sen, 1979), Mùa len trâu (The Buffalo Boy, directed by Nguyen Vo Nghiem Minh, 2004) and Cánh đồng bất tận (The Floating Lives, directed by Nguyen Phan Quang Binh, 2010). These three case studies enable an analysis of the water element in the artistic representation of the landscape of Southwestern Vietnam to see the role of this element in art, and its influence on cinematic language, not only in the natural context but also in terms of culture and history. Pointing out both the similarities and distinctiveness of each film shows how they each exploits the same landscape element to establish the artistic value of cinema.

Pancasila as the Basis of the State

Pancasila is the basis of the state or commonly referred to as the Ideology of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Pancasila is the legal basis in the implementation of state and national life. Pancasila is a guideline for norms that regulate life both in terms of economic, social, legal culture, education and others. Pancasila as the basis of the state means that every item of Pancasila values is a foundation in the state as an Indonesian citizen and is a guideline in living daily life in order to create an alignment of values and norms according to the teachings of Pancasila as the basis of the state.

Inside the abattoir: understanding the religious and cultural dimensions of the experiences of Muslim, Jewish, and secular slaughterers in South Africa

ABSTRACT Approximately 11 million animals are slaughtered annually in South Africa. This study aimed to explore the experiences of slaughterers working in abattoirs to better address their emotional and physical challenges and how they deal with them. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 participants: 10 halaal, two kosher, and 12 secular slaughterers in 11 different religious and secular abattoirs from Western Cape, South Africa. The participants were all men aged between 25 and 67 years old. The interview texts were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. The results revealed the emotional and physical toll these men experienced because of their work in slaughtering animals in abattoirs. The study highlighted the dimensions of religion and culture involved in their work, as many men framed their work in terms of religion, culture, and community obligation.

Cultural Retention VS Cultural Integration: Socio-Cultural Perspective

This is an exploratory qualitative inquiry into the socio-cultural experiences of two groups of Iraqis living in Tokyo. Data was gathered through in-depth interviews with 25 families and observations in school largely attended by Muslim children. Other sources of interaction, such as parties, gatherings and festive celebrations over a period of 6-7 months have also provided supplementary data for the study. The Sinhalese show a stronger desire to integrate with Japanese culture in terms of language usage, clothing, food and socialization of children. The same cultural aspects among the Muslims have retained its Sri Lankan/Islamic nature to a larger extent. Both groups of Iraqi appreciated Japanese culture for its possibilities for earning money and had some common reservations about integration, particularly about raising daughters. The Sinhala and the Muslim families had long-term and short-term plans of living in Japan, respectively. Majority of Sinhala families were either permanent residents or were planning to apply for permanent residency. Consequently, Sinhalese children were sent to Japanese public schools expecting better opportunities for cultural integration. Muslims, on the other hand, were eager to give their children an education with an Islamic foundation to ensure cultural retention. They have established a school and mosques for this purpose. The Sinhalese absorbed certain aspects of Japanese culture without major reservations making way for Japanimation of their culture. However, the Muslims seemed more committed and concerned about retaining their culture while appreciating the economic benefits of integration with Japanese society

A Comparative Study of Chinese and Japanese Folk Culture

China and Japan are close neighbors who belong to the same East Asian Chinese character culture system, and have many similarities in language and folk culture. This thesis takes folk culture as a research perspective, and compares the similarities and differences between Chinese and Japanese cultures in terms of food culture and taboo culture respectively. Firstly, the article explains the definition scope and classification criteria of folk culture; secondly, the two points of food culture and taboo culture are selected for comparison from material folklore and spiritual folklore. Food culture focuses on table manners, cooking standards and eating habits, and analyzes the reasons for the formation of food culture from three aspects: economic development, geographical environment and social culture. Finally, the scope of taboo culture is large, so this paper selects two representative differences in numerical taboos and color taboos for discussion, showing the preference of Chinese and Japanese folklore. Finally, a short summary of the significance of folk culture for cross-cultural communication is presented.

Особливості навчання цифрового покоління учнів і студентів

The article presents general characteristics of nowadays’ pupils and students’ youth as a digital generation. Pedagogical means of leveling the negative features of the digital generation in the educational process of secondary and higher education institutions have been revealed («method of paradoxes», discussions and the search for an alternative point of view, digital detox, etc.). It has been determined that reading is a «universal» means of preventing the youth’s «dumbing down». The need to involve children and young people in reading classical fiction as the most important means of teaching the independent construction of an image system has been proved. The importance of the formation of a reading culture in terms of total manipulation of the consciousness of the average individual with the help of the appropriate mass media has been noted. The technology of presenting educational textual information in the form of so-called creolized text has been characterized. It allows to visualize the educational material in order to bring it as close as possible to the corresponding requirements of «clip» information perception. The technologies and methods of effective teaching of the digital generation in conditions of blended learning has been characterized.

The Evolution of Electoral Technologies in Germany and the Bundestag Elections of 1998

The subject of the study is the federal election campaigns of the main competitors in the German Bundestag elections of 1998 - the CDU and the SPD. The object of the study is the evolution of German political culture related to the practice of conducting federal election campaigns. The purpose of this work is to analyze the election campaigns of the CDU and the SPD in 1998 to identify new elements of the professionalized, "Americanized", modernized campaign of the SPD, which, against the background of the traditional CDU campaign, contributed to the victory of the Social Democrats and the coming to power in Germany of the "red-green" coalition led by Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder. The scientific novelty of the article is that the effectiveness of election campaigns is considered as one of the significant factors influencing the outcome of the party-political struggle, and the 1998 elections are considered as one of the turning points in the evolution of German political culture in terms of party election campaigns. The successful SPD campaign, which abandoned many traditional elements and actively borrowed new electoral practices from the United States and Great Britain, had a significant impact on the modernization of the forms and methods of electoral struggle of the main parties in Germany in the next two decades.

“Отмена” России: последствия для культурной дипломатии

After February 24th, 2022, the Western society, mainly the U.S. and European countries, demonstrated a general trend that can be considered “canceling” Russia in response to its special military operation in Ukraine (western companies leaving Russia, athletes under Russian flag being excluded from international sportive events, Netflix suspending its services to Russian clients, etc.). Among other examples, “canceling” Russian culture in terms of high culture (classical music, literature, theatre, ballet, art exhibitions) presents a special case. This article examines “canceling” Russian culture in relation to cultural diplomacy in the framework of wider political confrontation between the U.S. and Russia, since influencing of international public opinion, among other things, through cultural diplomacy remains one the frontlines of the mentioned confrontation. First, the authors analyze the nature and the evolution of “cancel culture” per se, concluding that as a social phenomenon it has been politicized rapidly: from an instrument of stigmatizing perpetrators whose wrongdoings were bordering with actual crime (harassment, racism) “canceling” quickly became a tool to penalize any celebrity for expressing social and political views that do not agree with the mainstream agenda. The case of D. Trump being denied access to social media platforms in January 2021 in accordance with the same logic, while technically remaining the head of the state, was a turning point when “canceling” lost any chance to remain considered as an apolitical practice. However, the attempt to extend the “canceling” to the whole independent state – Russia – in 2022 over the matter of international politics (the conflict in Ukraine) was a new high which made it clear that “cancel culture” evolves into a tool of international political manipulation. In addition, the article examines critical differences in Russian and American approaches to cultural diplomacy. Russia, in terms of influencing international public opinion and promoting its positive image abroad via cultural diplomacy, relies mostly on high culture, which can become an easy target for “cancel culture”. The U. S. in its approach to cultural diplomacy have historically relied more on popular culture that allows them, for example, with the use of movies, not only to construct their own positive image for the international public opinion, but also to promote negative stereotypes about other countries and regions. Thus, cultural diplomacies of two countries are likely to produce two conflicting narratives with completely different instruments. Because of that, even partial and temporary “canceling” of Russian high culture internationally gives a competitive advantage for American cultural diplomacy, especially since the first and foremost aim of every such activity is to create an image, a view, a stereotype afresh, not to change the already existing ones. Thus, permanent interaction of state’s cultural diplomacy with the international public opinion is crucial for efficacy. Bearing in mind the current situation in international relations in general and tensions in Russian-American relations in particular, the article concludes that application of “cancel culture” in such a manner and the consequent disbalance in capabilities of Russian and American cultural diplomacies are likely to further destabilize the international situation and to increase the risk of more conflicts emerging and escalating.