Cultural Institutions Research Articles

THE PHENOMENON OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE DISCURSIVE FIELD CONTEMPORARY CHOREOGRAPHIC ART

The rapid penetration of social media into all spheres of life dictates the need to shift research attention towards the interactions between social media and art. Global conditions of prevalence have made media communications a leading field for obtaining and representing information. The multimedia tools of modern media in the field of art allow for the continuous expansion of its audience. Consequently, there is a constant search for varied mediation technologies between cultural institutions and society. The aim of the study is to examine the phenomenon of social media as a condition for the representation of the artistic process. The methodological foundation of the research is based on the key concepts of media research pioneers G. M. McLuhan, N. Luhmann, R. Margreiter, and others, as well as the works of several domestic scholars (G. Tasbergenova, G. Begembetov, and others). The main tasks of the article include clarifying key concepts and their theoretical content, as well as analyzing the strategies and tactics of art management in the Astana Ballet theater in the context of the interaction between contemporary choreographic culture and social media. The scientific and practical significance of the research is justified by the need to study and master creative tools for promoting cultural products in the media field of the art industry and the informational mission of art management as a mediator between the author, the art product, and the recipient. In Kazakhstan’s modern media space, a certain experience has been accumulated in influencing society through regular communication about various events in artistic life. An analysis of the PR digital tools used by the Astana Ballet theater reveals their potential for image-building. In its early stages, the theater utilized traditional PR methods with minimal digital content. However, the pandemic amplified the marketing potential of social networks, and now a large part of Kazakhstan’s society turns to media content. The key conclusion is the necessity for the theater to be present not only in sources of information but also in places where like-minded people communicate. The value of this research on the role of social media in the context of contemporary choreographic theater is highlighted by the practical significance of modern art management tools, which open up opportunities for cultural events to influence Kazakh society.

Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Health and Health Services Research Workforce: A Systematic Scoping Review.

Health and health services research institutions seek to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to overcome structural bias. The objective of this review is to identify, characterize, and evaluate programs aimed to strengthen DEI in the health and health services research workforces. We conducted a systematic scoping review of literature of 2012-2022 North American peer-reviewed empirical studies in PubMed and Embase using the Arksey and O'Malley approach. This review identified 62 programs that varied in focus, characteristics, and outcomes. Programs focused on supporting a spectrum of underrepresented groups based on race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, and socioeconomic status. The majority of programs targeted faculty/investigators, compared to other workforce roles. Most programs were 1 year in length or less. The practices employed within programs included skills building, mentoring, and facilitating the development of social networks. To support program infrastructure, key strategies included supportive leadership, inclusive climate, resource allocation, and community engagement. Most programs evaluated success based on shorter-term metrics such as the number of grants submitted and manuscripts published. Relatively few programs collected long-term outcomes on workforce pathway outcomes including hiring, promotion, and retention. This systematic scoping review outlined prevalent practices to advance DEI in the health and health services research field. As DEI programs proliferate, more work is needed by research universities, institutes, and funders to realign institutional culture and structures, expand resources, advance measurement, and increase opportunities for underrepresented groups at every career stage.

Upholding our PROMISE: Increased representation is not enough to foster belonging in graduate medical education.

Sense of belonging supports academic achievement and encourages career endurance. The purpose of this study was to characterize what individual and institutional factors influence one's sense of belonging by describing the experiences of underrepresented in medicine (UIM) paediatric and internal medicine-paediatric residents in the United States. The authors conducted a national survey of paediatric and internal medicine-paediatric residents. The 23-item anonymous web-based survey was distributed between October 2020 and January 2021 and included questions on socio-demographic characteristics and individual perceptions on sense of belonging, value, common mission or values at a program or institution and respect. The authors used linear mixed models and fitted regression models to examine individual factors and environmental factors that impact sense of belonging, value and respect. Across 29 residency programs, 938 (53%) of 1748 residents completed the survey. One hundred sixty-seven (18%) self-identified as UIM. UIM residents had a lower sense of belonging than non-UIM residents [mean (SD) 3.6 (0.87) vs. 4.0 (0.57)]. Black/AA and Hispanic/Latinx residents had the lowest sense of belonging [3.5 (0.82) and 2.8 (0.93), respectively]. UIM residents demonstrated decreased sense of belonging in programs that lacked bias training and where peers discriminated against them. Sense of belonging was increased in programs where they perceived a sense of support, respect or values alignment. Surprisingly, individual UIM resident sense of belonging was not improved by having more UIM residents in a program. UIM paediatric residents experience a decreased sense of belonging during training. Programs can support sense of belonging for UIM residents by demonstrating respect and support for them and by offering systems for bias training and reporting bias and discrimination. Recruiting a greater number of UIM trainees remains important; however, compositional diversity alone does not improve a sense of belonging for UIM residents. There is continued need for structural/institutional change, including addressing institutional culture and structural racism.

Multimethod digitalisation of a large-format school map from the first half of the 20th century

PurposeThis study aims to delve into the effectiveness of applying traditional and more advanced digital means to document elements of cultural heritage, in this case large-format cartography. Application of multimethod digitalisation to a school map of the American continent dating to the early part of the 20th century has served to address specific issues, notably its multilayers consisting of paper, inks and a protective varnish on a textile medium. Its large format is likewise an obstacle to its digital capture.Design/methodology/approachThe method applied here resorted to three registration systems: single-shot photography, panoramic photography and photogrammetry. The first two widely serve to capture works of large-format, whereas the third is commonly used to record volumetric assets. A variety of parameters were applied, notably different focal lengths, capture methods and processing software. The images obtained in each case were subjected to qualitative and quantitative comparisons so as to analyse their differences in terms of resolution and accuracy when compared to the map's real measurements, key criteria when duplicating cartographic documents.FindingsAlthough the final products gleaned from the digital photographs, panoramic photographs and photogrammetry fulfil the basic functions required to record documents housed in archives, libraries, museums and other cultural institutions, this study highlights new advances and complementary functions stemming from certain of these techniques.Originality/valueDigitalisation is a tool that serves to register, preserve, disseminate and analyse cultural heritage. However, some of the available techniques have rarely been applied specifically to graphic and documentary artefacts. It is for this reason that this study intends to demonstrate their utility in the detailed study of this heritage typology. Moreover, optimising the school map into a digital form favours its dissemination and remote consultation while simultaneously minimising direct manipulation, hence improving its long-term preservation.

The Notable Japanese Collections Dashboard Project: Unexpected Treasures and Opportunities for Collaboration

Abstract The Notable Japanese Collections in North America (NJC) is a digital collection discovery initiative and tool that identifies and promotes distinctive Japanese Studies collections in North America. Now entering its third year, this online database has amassed 250 print and digital collections sourced from college and research libraries and other cultural heritage institutions across the continent. Although far from complete, it already provides the most extensive list of print and digitized collections in the United States and Canada. This essay delves into the inception, collaborative journey, and long-term objectives of the NJC and culminates by spotlighting some of the fascinating holdings of its various repositories, spanning premodern to modern and contemporary periods.

Copyright as an Access Right: Concretizing Positive Obligations for Rightholders to Ensure the Exercise of User Rights

Abstract The legal frameworks that govern access to information are essential for safeguarding a sustainable, creative ecosystem. Institutions, such as libraries, research organizations, educational and other cultural heritage institutions, are gateways to diverse collections of scientific production, media and other cultural artefacts. Enabling access to creative works requires careful balancing of the interest of creators, producers of information, publishers and users of that information. While copyright law has traditionally recognized that rightholders enjoy exclusive rights, courts have only recently emphasized that users of works must also enjoy rights, which better reflects that copyright is based on a social contract with reciprocal obligations. This study explores what positive obligations must be imposed on rightholders as a consequence of the rights users enjoy under copyright law. Although specific access-enabling mechanisms already exist in EU copyright law, they are often not properly implemented or lack efficient enforcement tools. For that purpose, certain exceptions and limitations must be made mandatory, prohibitions on contractual override must apply horizontally, privileged institutions should enjoy enforceable rights to obtain copies on reasonable terms, and the existing ‘lending’ right must become a ‘right to lend’. Supporting these substantive changes is the proposal for a new governance structure for the EU copyright framework through the establishment of an independent EU regulatory body. It is only through a blend of changes that copyright can serve society and that a sound ecosystem for creators and creativity is set up making the EU fit for the knowledge economy.

Institutional Culture of Belonging and Attrition Risk Among Women Health Care Professionals

Institutional Culture of Belonging and Attrition Risk Among Women Health Care Professionals

Organizational Culture and Performance of Quasi-Public Institutions Within the Pension Industry in Kenya: A Case of Local Authorities Pension Trust

This study intended to examine the organizational culture and performance of quasi-public institutions within the pension industry in Kenya with a focus on Local Authorities Pension Trust. Key theories under review in this research paper were the Balance Score Card theory, Scheins organizational culture theory and Institutional theory. Descriptive research design was employed and utilized by this research. The 224 staff working in Local Authorities Pension Trust offices across the country formed the target population of this study. In order to determine the sample size, simple random sampling was utilized. For this research, the researcher utilized a questionnaire to collect data from responders. There were both open-ended and closed-ended questions on the survey. To determine the connection between organizational culture and performance, the researcher did a multiple regression analysis. Questionnaires were utilized for gathering quantitative data, which were then evaluated employing descriptive statistics in SPSS and displayed in the form of tables, pie charts, and bar graphs. The data gathered was leveraged to create pie charts, bar graphs, and tables that illustrated facts about the link between organizational culture and performance at Local Authorities Pension Trust. The study found that a balanced mix of clan culture, adhocracy culture, market culture and hierarchical culture had a positive significant effect on the performance of LAPTRUST. The study concludes that in a clan culture, employees are encouraged to participate in decision-making processes, share their ideas, and contribute to the overall success of the organization. The study recommended that the organization should encourage cross-functional teams and collaboration across departments to break down silos and promote innovation. The organization should invest in training programs that enhance employees' market knowledge and skills can contribute to a market culture. The organization should clearly define and communicate the roles and responsibilities of each level within the hierarchy, ensuring that employees understand their position and how it fits into the overall organizational structure.

COUNTERING COLLABORATIONISM IN THE CONTEXT OF ARMED CONFLICT

The purpose of the article is to identify the peculiarities of combating collaborationism in the context of armed conflicts and to highlight the main areas for improving criminological policy in this area. It is established that collaborationism, in a broad sense, is a complex criminal phenomenon that arises as a result of the interaction of subjects of the communication process (individuals, certain organisations) or voluntary or forced cooperation with the aggressor. In a narrow sense, it is an act, the characteristics of which are defined, in particular, in Art. 111-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and which undermine the national security of Ukraine, pose a direct threat to the state sovereignty, territorial integrity, constitutional order and other national interests of Ukraine, and/or constitute conscious, voluntary and deliberate cooperation with the enemy in its interests and/or to the detriment of the state and its allies in the form of public denial by a citizen of Ukraine of armed aggression against Ukraine, establishment and confirmation of the temporary occupation of a part of the territory of Ukraine, or public calls by a citizen of Ukraine to support the decisions and/or actions of the aggressor state, armed formations and/or occupation administration of the aggressor state, to cooperate with the aggressor state, armed formations and/or occupation administration of the aggressor state, not to recognise the extension of the state sovereignty of Ukraine to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. It is emphasised that with the entry into force of the Laws of Ukraine "On Criminalisation of Collaboration" and "On Amendments to the Criminal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine to Improve Liability for Collaboration and Peculiarities of Application of Preventive Measures for Crimes Against the Fundamentals of National and Public Security" (2022), Ukraine has generally created a legal framework for preventing collaboration in the state. Results. The analysis has revealed the existence of problematic issues in countering collaboration in the current context of the armed conflict in Ukraine and allowed to propose ways of solving them, in particular the need to amend the sanctions of the Criminal Code to classify collaboration as a serious crime, since according to the Criminal Procedure Code the vast majority of covert investigative actions are carried out exclusively in criminal proceedings for serious or particularly serious crimes. These amendments will make it possible to properly document the criminal actions of "collaborators" and to significantly expand the legal scope of evidence collection in these crimes to include not only educational, but also cultural, athletic and sports institutions in the scope of collaboration, which will make it possible to investigate the dissemination of information in educational, cultural, sports and physical culture institutions aimed at distorting facts, historical culture and/or events, as such assimilation of Ukrainian children may lead to the loss of their national identity. It is expedient to change the construction of the provision, which is in line with the principle of legal certainty, and define the prohibited types of legal activities. Such a list is also provided for in the Law of Ukraine "On Ensuring Civil Rights and Freedoms, and the Legal Regime on the Temporarily Occupied Territory of Ukraine" (2014); Article 111-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine provides for alternative jurisdiction for pre-trial investigation of a criminal offence. In particular, in criminal proceedings on collaboration, the pre-trial investigation is carried out by the investigator of the body that initiated the investigation.

Cultural heritage preservation in the digital age, harnessing artificial intelligence for the future: a bibliometric analysis

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the performance analysis, science mapping and future direction of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, applications, tools and software used to preserve, curate and predict the historical value of cultural heritage.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses the bibliometric research method and utilizes the Scopus database to gather data. The keywords used are “artificial intelligence” and “cultural heritage,” resulting in 718 data sets spanning from 2001 to 2023. The data is restricted to the years 2001−2023, is in English language and encompasses all types of documents, including conference papers, articles, book chapters, lecture notes, reviews and editorials.FindingsThe performance analysis of research on the use of AI to aid in the preservation of cultural heritage has been ongoing since 2001, and research in this area continues to grow. The countries contributing to this research include Italy, China, Greece, Spain and the UK, with Italy being the most prolific in terms of authored works. The research primarily falls under the disciplines of computer science, mathematics, engineering, social sciences and arts and humanities, respectively. Document types mainly consist of articles and proceedings. In the science mapping process, five clusters have been identified. These clusters are labeled according to the contributions of AI tools, software, apps and technology to cultural heritage preservation. The clusters include “conservation assessment,” “exhibition and visualization,” “software solutions,” “virtual exhibition” and “metadata and database.” The future direction of research lies in extended reality, which integrates virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR); virtual restoration and preservation; 3D printing; as well as the utilization of robotics, drones and the Internet of Things (IoT) for mapping, conserving and monitoring historical sites and cultural heritage sites.Practical implicationsThe cultural heritage institution can use this result as a source to develop AI-based strategic planning for curating, preservation, preventing and presenting cultural heritages. Researchers and academicians will get insight and deeper understanding on the research trend and use the interdisciplinary of AI and cultural heritage for expanding collaboration.Social implicationsThis study will help to reveal the trend and evolution of AI and cultural heritage. The finding also will fill the knowledge gap on the research on AI and cultural heritage.Originality/valueSome similar bibliometric studies have been conducted; however, there are still limited studies on contribution of AI to preserve cultural heritage in wider view. The value of this study is the cluster in which AI is used to preserve, curate, present and assess cultural heritages.

What Is Culture Made of? An Exploratory Study of Ethical Cultures and Provider Perspectives on the Care of Periviable Neonates

Objective Studies examining intercenter variation in neonatal intensive care unit practices at the limits of fetal viability have hypothesized that institutional “culture” can be one of many factors that impact patient care. This study aimed to describe institutional culture at a single, large academic center with regard to the antenatal consultation, resuscitation, and postnatal management of periviable neonates. Study Design Members of six clinical groups—attending and fellow maternal–fetal medicine physicians, attending and fellow neonatal–perinatal medicine physicians, neonatal nurses, advanced practiced neonatal nurses, pediatric hospitalist physicians, and neonatal respiratory therapists—were invited to complete qualitative, semi-structured interviews. All audio recordings were transcribed. Dedoose software was used to complete team-based coding and thematic analysis. Results Twenty-two interviews were completed. Thematic analysis revealed three central themes described by participants as contributory to institutional culture: Perception, referring to factors based on individual attitudes and insights, Statements of Information, referring to factors anchored in more objective concepts such as outcomes data and institutional policy, and Dynamic Factors, referring to the relatively fluid factors of institutional culture that interact with both Perception and Statements of Information. Participants were more likely to mention factors in the Perception category (n = 430) compared with factors in the Information category (n = 225), and although the latter were described as critical components of antenatal counseling and perinatal management, the philosophy of our unit appeared to be more heavily rooted in institutional memory and individual belief systems. Conclusion Our data demonstrate a personal undertone to institutional culture at the limits of viability, with an emphasis on individual attitudes and subjective interpretations of fact rather than empirical data. As the landscape of neonatology continues to change, understanding those factors that contribute to culture remains a necessary step toward deconstructing institutional belief systems and optimizing clinical care. Key Points

Ideals and practicalities of policy co-design – Developing England’s post-Brexit Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes

There are few examples of where co-design has been applied to active policy development on the scale or level of complexity of England’s post-Brexit Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes. ELM offers a fascinating ‘laboratory’ to analyse how co-design at this scale works in practice. This paper offers the first in-depth empirical assessment of the process from the perspectives of both the policy makers and stakeholders who were involved in the initial phase of ELM co-design from 2018 to 2020. Using interview data, we provide critical insights for both academics and government on 'pragmatic' applications of co-design to active policy development and reflect on what this tells us about the wider processes of policy development that may need to change in order to accommodate this more ‘democratic’ approach. Our analysis, which identified key barriers to co-design as articulated by institutional stakeholders and civil servants, revealed a mismatch between the principles and practices of ‘co-design’ in the initial development of ELM. These early-stage challenges included: (i) a lack of shared decision-making and empowering stakeholders to contribute to problem-definitions; (ii) confidentiality requirements that introduced barriers to information-sharing; (iii) insufficient transparency and feedback on what happened to stakeholder’s contributions in terms of policy development; (iv) an absence of detail on the schemes, including proposed approaches, payment rates, advice, baseline measures, the kinds of ‘outcomes’ expected, and monitoring mechanisms; and (v) a repetition of themes that participants had already discussed. Many of these mismatches may be common to other policy arenas. We argue that improved application of policy co-design in government will rely on wider changes to political processes and the institutional culture and practices within the civil service.

Theoretical and Methodological foundations for Creating a Historical Exhibition in the Museums of Kazakhstan

This article addresses significant issues in museum work, a key aspect of implementing Kazakhstan’s cultural policy. The study and promotion of history in museums are conducted through expositions and exhibitions. One of the primary tasks of modern museums is to emphasize the importance of tangible culture in the era of digital communication as a crucial resource for national competitiveness and global recognition. As cultural institutions implementing state strategic policies, museums present Kazakhstan’s historical and cultural values to the world through National Exhibitions of the country in particular, and of Turkic culture in general. This academic article discusses the conceptual framework for creating a historical exhibition covering periods from ancient times to the Kazakh Khanate, using unique exhibits from the National Museum’s collection. The methodology for creating a world-class national exhibition is based on civilizational principles. The authors aim to to present a comprehensive image of Kazakh history through museum exhibitions, reflecting the cultural code of the steppe civilization.The authors view museums as cultural, educational, scientific institutions that play a crucial role in popularizing and preserving national values. They provide scientifically grounded concepts for national exhibitions by addressing theoretical and methodological issues and methods of exhibition creation.

Os signos visuais de marca das instituições culturais de Belém às vésperas da COP30: uma análise semiótica Peirceana

This study investigates the identifying visual signs (logos) of public cultural institutions in Belém do Pará. After reviewing the literature on tangible brand manifestations, the logos of 12 institutions were analyzed following the methodological principles based on Peircean semiotics, specifically following the semiotics of Charles W. Morris (1901-1979). Analysis found syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic problems in the visual signs. To address them, this study recommends that the logos be redesigned as part of a comprehensive rebranding of the public cultural institutions in Belém do Pará, seizing the opportunity opened up by the proximity of COP30.

Inclusive assessment in health professions education: Balancing global goals and local contexts.

In this article, we draw upon diverse and contextually different experiences of working on inclusive assessment, with the aim of bridging and enhancing practices of inclusive assessments for health professions education (HPE) within universities. Instead of juxtaposing our views from three countries, we combine our perspectives to advocate for inclusive assessment. Creating an inclusive assessment culture is important for equitable education, even if priorities for inclusion might differ between contexts. We recognise challenges in the enactment of inclusive assessment, namely, the notion of lowering standards, harming reliability and robustness of assessment design and inclusion as a poorly defined and catchall term. Importantly, the lack of awareness that inclusion means recognising intersectionality is a barrier for well-designed inclusive assessments. This is why we offer considerations for HPE practitioners that can guide towards a unified direction of travel for inclusive assessments. This article highlights the importance of contextual prioritisation and initiatives to be considered at the global level to national, institutional, programme and the individual level. Utilising experience and literature from undergraduate, higher education contexts, we offer considerations with applicability across the assessment continuum. In this state of science paper, we were set the challenge of providing cross-cultural viewpoints on inclusive assessment. In this discursive article, we focus on inclusive assessment within undergraduate health professions education whilst looking to the wider higher education literature, since institutional policies and procedures frequently drive assessment decisions and influence the environment in which they occur. We explore our experiences of working in inclusive assessment, with the aim of bridging and enhancing practices of inclusive assessments for HPE. Unlike other articles that juxtapose views, we all come from the perspective of supporting inclusive assessment. We begin with a discussion on what inclusive assessment is and then describe our contexts as a basis for understanding differences and broadening conversations. We work in the United Kingdom, Australia and Malaysia, having undertaken research, facilitated workshops and seminars on inclusive assessment nationally and internationally. We recognise our perspectives will differ as a consequence of our global context, institutional culture, individual characteristics and educational experiences. (Note that individual characteristics are also known as protected characteristics in some countries). Then, we outline challenges and opportunities associated with inclusive assessment, drawing on evidence within our contexts, acknowledging that our understanding of inclusive assessment research is limited to publications in English and currently tilted to publications from the Global North. In the final section, we then offer recommendations for championing inclusion, focussing firstly on assessment designs, and then broader considerations to organise collective action. Our article is unapologetically practical; the deliberate divergence from a theoretical piece is with the intent that anyone who reads this paper might enact even one small change progressing towards more inclusive assessment practices within their context.

Challenges and strategies in the preservation of historical and audiovisual archives

The conservation of historical and audiovisual archives is essential for preserving cultural heritage, collective memory, and national identity. These archives—comprising documents, photographs, films, videos, and other materials—serve as critical records of historical events, cultural traditions, and social practices. However, preserving such materials is fraught with challenges, including physical and chemical degradation caused by factors like humidity, temperature, light, and improper handling. Moreover, technological obsolescence poses a significant risk to digital media. To address these issues, conservation efforts must include both the restoration of damaged materials and preventive measures to mitigate future deterioration. This involves not only restoring old photographs and repairing films but also digitizing documents and creating controlled storage environments. Digital conservation, including the migration of obsolete formats to current technologies, is crucial for the longevity of audiovisual materials. Studies highlight various challenges faced in audiovisual preservation. Rasaki et al. (2023) identified obstacles such as technological obsolescence, inadequate storage conditions, lack of funding, insufficient management commitment, and a shortage of trained personnel in a Nigerian university library. Muhammad (2019) further pointed out systemic issues, including the absence of a national preservation policy and undervaluation of audiovisual materials. Evens and Hauttekeete (2011) discussed challenges in digital preservation, noting that underdeveloped policies leave archives vulnerable to deterioration and technological obsolescence. Baker (2021) documented a significant upgrade at the University of Kansas Libraries, showcasing the expansion of conservation facilities and the creation of specialized spaces for audiovisual preservation. Effective preservation requires a collective effort that includes governments, cultural institutions, and public education. Comprehensive preventive measures—such as managing environmental conditions, regulating light exposure, and protecting collections from pollutants and threats—are essential to ensure the accessibility and preservation of valuable cultural heritage for future generations.

Augmented Reality Software in Presentation of Cultural and Historical Heritage

This paper presents the advent in the presentation of cultural and historical heritage by using augmented reality (AR) technology. The use cases are given on the examples of mobile applications realized as electronic multimedia guides for various cultural institutions in Serbia. Then, a classification of the AR software is proposed based on their usage in the given examples.

CultIS : Web-based Platform for Intelligent Cultural Content Management

The paper presents the research, development, and some of the major implementations to date of the web-based platform for intelligent cultural content management CultIS. It is an innovative environment providing descriptive cataloging, subject indexing, intelligent data retrieval, curation and collection development aimed at meeting the functional needs associated with the growing expectations of users of cultural institutions such as libraries, museums and other providers of cultural and historical heritage. Based on the implementations of CultIS for different purposes and contexts, not only its effectiveness, stability and reliability are tested, but the results also serve for its constant development and improvement.

Adventure in Plovdiv's Cultural Space: An Augmented Reality Serious Game

The present paper discusses the development of an augmented reality serious game, which allows the players to interact with cultural heritage artifacts in seven institutions in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The objective of the game is to encourage the participants to go through all of the cultural institutions and to learn interesting facts related to local history, culture, society and biological life in an amusing and attractive way.

The Influence of Institutional Culture on Organisational Effectiveness in Selected Public Universities in Uganda

Organisational effectiveness is a vital component of universities and other organisations because it leads to various positive outcomes, including customer satisfaction, employee relationships, improved business processes, learning and growth, and profitability. However, despite its importance, Ugandan universities are currently struggling with low levels of organizational effectiveness. Therefore, this study assessed the influence of institutional culture on organisational effectiveness of selected public universities in Uganda. Specifically, the study assessed the influence of artefacts, espoused belief and values and basic underlying assumptions culture dimensions on organisational effectiveness. The study employed a quantitative approach, utilizing a correlational research design. With a small population of 265, the researchers aimed to survey the entire population although those who provided responses were 231 participants. The data were collected using a close ended self-administered questionnaire. The data were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPls to test casual linkages between the variables. The results indicated that espoused beliefs and values, and basic underlying assumptions had a positive and significant impact on organisational effectiveness in public universities. The study concluded that espoused beliefs and values, and basic underlying assumptions are essential for organisational effectiveness of public universities, and basic underlying assumptions are vital for organisational effectiveness in public universities. The study recommended that university managers should promote espoused beliefs and values through enabling openness and learning, team work and adherence to rules, and basic underlying assumptions of mutual responsibility and shared objectives, and participation in decision making in the management of universities