Cultural Development Research Articles

The Social Contexts of Cultural Identity Among Adolescents of Immigrant Descent: Separate and Interacting Relations of Family and School Ethnic-Racial Socialization

This study explored the separate and interacting relations of family (cultural pluralism, promotion of mistrust) and school (equal treatment, intercultural learning) ethnic-racial socialization with cultural (heritage culture and German) identity among adolescents of immigrant descent. Analyses were based on survey data from 311 early to mid-adolescents in Germany ( M age = 13.85, SD = 1.82). Higher family cultural pluralism and intercultural learning at school were related to higher heritage culture identity, while higher equal treatment at school was related to lower heritage culture identity. Higher intercultural learning and equal treatment at school were related to higher German identity. Family promotion of mistrust had no direct relation to heritage culture or German identity. The interaction of family promotion of mistrust and equal treatment at school had relations to heritage culture but not to German identity. These findings expand our understanding of the complementary roles of family and school for supporting cultural identity development.

Analysis of Determinants Factors Affecting Organizational Citizenship Behaviour in Post-Merger Sharia Banks

Purpose: This study investigates the determinants of Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), focusing on the relationship between Organizational Culture, Organizational Commitment, Career Development, and OCB. Method: Using a Literature Review approach, this study analyzes scholarly articles published from 2016 to 2020 to identify gaps in research and explore the mediation effect of Career Development on the relationship between Organizational Culture and Organizational Commitment in influencing OCB. Results and conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of Organizational Culture, Organizational Commitment, and Career Development in shaping OCB. While existing literature extensively examines OCB's relationship with organizational factors, such as culture and commitment, this study emphasizes the need for further research on the mediating role of career development. It also suggests that OCB is influenced by changes in organizational strategy and the implementation of human resource management practices, particularly in Indonesian companies. Research implications: The study provides theoretical insights into OCB determinants and practical implications for organizational management in fostering OCB. It underscores the significance of considering career development alongside cultural and commitment factors. Originality/value: This research contributes to the literature by addressing gaps in research and emphasizing the importance of career development in shaping OCB. It offers valuable insights for organizational management and contributes to the advancement of knowledge in organizational behavior and human resource management.

Interprofessional Collaboration in Palliative Care—The Need for an Advanced Practice Nurse: An Ethnographic Study

ObjectivesThe literature highlights the importance of an interprofessional approach in palliative care to improve the quality of care, favoring an effective use of resources. Members of the interprofessional team include all professionals involved in patient care; in some contexts, the advanced practice nurse (APN) has a clearly defined role. This study aimed to define the possible role of the APN within the interprofessional palliative care team in our context. Data SourcesA focused ethnographic approach was taken involving participant observation and semistructured interviews. ConclusionFrom the participant observations, interaction of the participants, discussion content, and styles of meeting management were described. From the thematic analysis of the interviews, 15 themes emerged, grouped into four macro-themes: interprofessional collaboration, the interprofessional meeting, nurse's role, and developments. Implications for Nursing PracticeThe study has identified current nursing practice within the interprofessional palliative care team and areas where interprofessional collaboration can be improved. These are both organizational (role definition and team meeting management) and professional (development of nursing culture, expanded nursing role, and introduction of the APN within the team). Nurses must develop advanced skills to ensure more effective care for patients and caregivers. The introduction of an APN could be appropriate to address this need.

Effects of exogenous autoinducer-2 precursor on the ability of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SH7 to degrade biogenic amines: In vitro and in a dry-sausage model

The effects of the exogenous autoinducer-2 (AI-2) precursor, 4,5-dihydroxy-2,3-pentanedione (DPD; 0, 300, 600, and 900 nmol/L), on the degradation capacity of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SH7 toward biogenic amines (BA) were investigated both in vitro and in a dry-sausage model. L. plantarum SH7 exhibited a significant increase in BA-degradation capacity (putrescine, cadaverine, and histamine) under DPD treatments compared to the absence of DPD treatment in vitro. Additionally, a significant increase in the production of AI-2 signal molecule and diamine oxidase in L. plantarum SH7 was observed with the addition of exogenous DPD (p < 0.05). In the dry-sausage model, the contents of BAs (tryptamine, 2-phenethylamine, putrescine, cadaverine, and histamine) significantly decreased with the addition of DPD (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, the sausage with 600-nM DPD exhibited the lowest cadaverine content (11.13 mg/kg), while the sausage with 900-nM DPD exhibited the lowest tryptamine, putrescine, and histamine contents (12.44, 11.15, and 13.21 mg/kg, respectively). Results suggest that an optimal concentration of exogenous DPD can enhance the capacity of L. plantarum SH7 to degrade BAs and that the degradation of BAs by L. plantarum SH7 may be dependent on the LuxS/AI-2 quorum sensing (QS) system. This study provides the theoretical basis for the development of functional starter cultures of lactic acid bacteria with BA-degradation ability based on targeted LuxS/AI-2 QS system regulation and reducing the accumulation of BAs in fermented meat products.

An automated approach for hemocytometer cell counting based on image-processing method

Evaluating cell viability plays an important role in routine cell culture, toxicology, and drug development. Trypan blue stain is one of the simplest assays that are used to determine the number of viable cells in a cell suspension. The stained cell suspension can then be counted under a microscope using a hemocytometer. Hemocytometers have a fixed volume, making it possible to calculate the concentration of cells in the sample and measure viability. Most of the related studies are conducted using manual counting methods. However, manual counting is time-consuming and laborious. While various automated cell counting devices have been proposed, they tend to be too expensive for widespread deployment. Although low-cost automated cell counting methods presented in the literatures provide high accuracy and cost-effective alternatives, only cells in the field of view of microscope with unknown volume are counted. This will make the concentration inestimable. Accordingly, the present study proposes a low-cost but accurate method for hemocytometer cell counting using an image-processing approach. The accuracy of the proposed method is demonstrated by comparing the cell counting results obtained for human cervical carcinoma (HeLa) cells with the manual counts. It is shown that the proposed approach has a mean absolute percentage error of less than 6.26 % for samples containing a mixture of live and dead cells. Moreover, the proposed system is equipped with a simple and intuitive human machine interface such that the counting task can be performed by individuals with no prior experience in the image-processing field.

Does Regional Gambling Culture Affect Long-term Corporate Operational Risk? - Empirical Evidence from Lottery Sales

The findings of this paper indicate that regional gambling culture can increase the long-term performance volatility of enterprises. The results of heterogeneity tests show that the impact of regional gambling culture on the long-term performance volatility of enterprises is more pronounced in companies with higher information asymmetry and those in regions with lower levels of marketization. This discovery of variability offers targeted suggestions for enterprises to formulate cultural industry development strategies under different economic backgrounds and industry characteristics, providing practical guidance for policymakers and corporate managers.

The Talyshis: An Iranian people divided by the Araxes

This paper examines the Talyshi people, an Iranian ethnic group divided by the Araxes River between Azerbaijan and Iran. The division, a result of the Russo-Persian War (1804-1813), placed the Talyshis within two distinct political and cultural paradigms. The northern Talyshis, under the successive rule of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and Azerbaijan, were confronted with a Turkish political and cultural orientation that contrasted with their Iranian linguistic and cultural heritage. This orientation led to significant shifts in identity, with the Talyshis becoming minorities within a Turkic-speaking, Turkish-oriented Azerbaijan. Southern Talyshis who remained in Iran experienced a more consistent cultural development within the Iranian paradigm, despite political changes. This study examines the impact of these divisions on Talyshi identity, language preservation and socio-cultural adaptation. It discusses the challenges of assimilation and cultural preservation faced by the Talyshis, their linguistic characteristics, and the revival of Talysh self-awareness and nationalism in the face of external pressures. The paper uses a comprehensive analysis of historical, linguistic and ethnographic data to provide insights into the resilience of Talysh identity amidst political and cultural change.

Медии, медийна култура, комуникации: процеси и трансформации

Abstract: This study aims to explore various scholarly perspectives on defining the concept of media culture and its significance for media, social, and cultural development. The theoretical review presents relevant theories, concepts, ap¬proaches, and important themes in the field of media culture. It argues for the necessity of a coherent theory of media transformation and media culture. The hypothesis posits that modern technologies utilizing artificial intelligence are not equivalent to human capabilities but are increasingly encroaching upon tradi¬tio¬n¬ally human domains such as language, religion, art, and politics. The conclusions drawn from the theoretical review and critical reading are applicable to several scientific fields. Media transformation often involves conflicts and is accom¬panied by crises. Therefore, media transformation can be seen as a process of transitioning from the old to the new. It expresses a new experience over time, accompanied by crises that arise from changes in technical, social, and political structures. These crises lead to a profound transformation in the media system and represent a turning point for the phenomenon of media culture as a social practice constructed by the media, through which meaning is created via different forms of communication. Keywords: transformation, media, media culture, media competence, culture, technology

The Effect of Internal Marketing on Organizational Culture Organizational Efficiency in the Beauty Hair Industry Field

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of internal marketing on organizational culture and organizational effectiveness among employees working in beauty salons, and to find out the correlation between the culture in which employees are satisfied with their jobs and their long-term retention. The survey for this study was conducted for 47 days from June 20, 2023 to August 5, 2023, targeting beauty workers in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gwangju Metropolitan City, and Jeju Island, collecting data with an online selfadministered questionnaire for men and women aged 10 to 50, and 420 questionnaires were distributed, and the final 409 were used for analysis after excluding inappropriate questionnaires, and analyzed using SPSS 22.0 statistical analysis program, we found that the subfactors of internal marketing positively influenced the subfactors of organizational culture and organizational effectiveness, indicating that it is important to give positive energy through open communication in a free atmosphere, and that the creation and support of training environment and systematic promotion and reward system are important for building organizational culture, and that the subfactors of organizational culture positively influenced the subfactors of organizational effectiveness, indicating that it is important to have a friendly atmosphere and cooperative relationship within the organization, work compliance, work performance, and common goals of the organization, which have a positive effect on long-term service, job performance, and job satisfaction. In conclusion, the development of employees' organizational culture through internal marketing will lead to long-term retention through job satisfaction and performance, which will increase customer satisfaction and have a positive impact on individuals and companies. Future research should use this study as a basis for further research by expanding the region and target audience.

ISSUES OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE KAZAKH LANGUAGE TRAINING CORPUS

The creation of national corpora is an urgent problem of the modern digital era. The creation of corpora in the world linguistics began in the middle of the last century. The experience of creating a corpus of the first English language served as a basis for creating corpora of other European languages, as well as Russian and Turkic languages. Research and teaching corpora, which were previously carried out manually, have achieved great results through the use of. The corpora provided the user with more materials, created new dictionaries and facilitated linguistic research. The number of corpus users increased day by day. Such needs favored the creation of corpora depending on the purpose of the user. For historians or researchers of historical linguistics – historical corpus, for translators and language learners – parallel corpus, for researchers of speech peculiarities and development of speech culture - there was a need to create oral corpora. At the same time, there is an urgent need to create educational corpuses – the only tool for digitalization of education. An educational corpus is an information and corpus base for language learners. The article gives an overview of the world experience in the development of educational corpora. The questions of what texts are contained in the text base of English, Russian language learning corpora, what linguistic information is provided to linguists, etc. are studied. The necessary prerequisites for thedevelopment of the Kazakh language training course being developed at the A. Baitursynov Institute of Linguistics will also be determined. Metadata and linguistic markups aimed at teaching/learning the language, ways of adapting reference tools to Kazakh language acquisition by language learners, computer-software methods are considered.

프랑스 메세나 연구 - 문화 메세나의 정책적 구조 변화를 중심으로

This study aims to analyze the historical development and contemporary practices of French Mecenat policy to derive implications for the development of Mecenat culture in Korea. France plays a leading role in Mecenat culture, having established an exemplary system of cultural and artistic supporting through cooperation between the government and the private sector. French Mecenat policy, which began with discussions on the concept and structure of Mecenat before 2003, saw substantial development and expansion following the enactment of the 'Aillagon Law' in 2003. In this process, the government's policy changed to ensure that the private sector participates in Mecenat for the common good rather than monopolizing culture. In 2017, under the Macron administration, a system for managing and controlling Mecenat was developed, along with a Mecenat cooperation network between central and local governments. Consequently, the Mecenat policy became more systematic and acquired a more solid structure. This change in Mecenat policy signifies the French government's approach and policy philosophy toward culture and arts. To cultivate and perpetuate the culture of Mecenat, France's Mecenat policy serves as an exemplary model that the cultural administration and arts community in our country should take into account. Furthermore, the evolution of French cultural policy, which modifies its strategic outline under a common theme rather than changing entirely with each administration, offers significant insights for Korean society.

The use of multimedia technologies in english lessons

In recent years, the question of using new multimedia technologies in education has been raised more and more often. These are not only new technical means, but also new forms and methods of teaching, a new approach to the learning process. The main goal of teaching foreign languages is the formation and development of the communicative culture of students, training in practical mastery of a foreign language.

Application Research on Cultural Tourism Product Design Based on Semiotics Threshold

Cultural and creative products are the business choice and important trend of the current economic transformation, tourism and cultural derivatives is one of the types of cultural and creative products, this paper analyzes the characteristics of the existing cultural and tourism products as well as the future direction of tourism peripheral product design, combines the design semiotics with the analysis of product symbols in the context of consumption, and arrives at the way of selecting, interpreting and conveying symbols in the design of cultural and tourism products. It discusses how to convey cultural connotation, stimulate tourists’ emotional resonance, and enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of cultural tourism products through symbol design, and proposes relevant design principles and strategies. This study aims to improve the quality of cultural transformation into “cultural tourism products” and provide theoretical support for the development of tourism cultural and creative products.

红色文化与乡村振兴耦合的现实困境与法制完善

Red culture is an advanced culture with Chinese Marxism as its core. It is scientific, advanced and contemporary. Taking the Taihang spirit as an example, red culture has multiple values. Tapping the economic value empowers rural revitalization, and tapping the spiritual value can improve the political position of grassroots governance and strengthen the ideological correction role of the red cultural industry. On the basis of discovering the existing difficulties, it is pointed out that the Taihang spirit should give full play to the value of its red cultural resources, shape red cultural IP, and promote the exploration of red connotations. Technology empowerment enables the professionalization and intelligence of red culture research and development, dissemination and education. Finally, the red culture is strengthened to consolidate the function of grassroots party building, so as to realize the Taihang spirit and help the rural revitalization of old revolutionary areas.

以文化振兴促进乡村振兴的理论分析与路径探索

To revitalize the countryside, culture must be revitalized. Based on the basic principles of Marxism on the interaction between culture, economy and society, this paper discusses the core position and functional value of cultural revitalization in rural revitalization strategy. Combined with the specific practice of China’s rural revitalization strategy, this paper first analyzes the key position and mechanism of cultural revitalization in the process of rural revitalization, then discusses the realistic predicament of cultural revitalization in the perspective of rural revitalization, and finally, based on the actual national conditions, proposes targeted path exploration and optimization strategies for the challenges and opportunities faced by China's rural cultural revitalization. By inheriting the excellent traditional Chinese culture, the rural civilization is rebuilt; Dredge the channels of talent introduction, build high-quality cultural revitalization team; Increase financial investment, improve the public cultural service system and other measures, in order to provide valuable reference opinions for the current cultural construction and development of rural areas, and effectively promote the high-quality development of rural revitalization.

The Islamic Republic of Iran as a New Member of BRICS

The article analyzes the political, economic and cultural development of Iran throughout the existence of this unique state and its role in regional and world politics. It is claimed that the Islamic Republic of Iran represents one of the oldest civilizations and a serious geopolitical force in the center of Eurasia. The author explores the history of various state entities, that existed on the territory of modern Iran. The article provides an overview of key events in Russian-Iranian relations from the end of the 18th century to the present day, including the wars between the Russian and Persian Empires, the interaction of Moscow and Tehran during the First and Second World Wars, and the era of the Cold War. Special attention is paid to the Iranian Revolution of 1979, which is considered as a symbol of protest against Western domination and an important factor in Reislamization, as well as the Iran-Iraq war of 1980–1988 and its consequences for regional stability. As а part of the study of Iran’s policy in the 21st century, attention is focused on Tehran’s relations with the leading centers of the modern world, including the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, the United States of America. The article describes the impact of Iran’s nuclear program on international relations and the effect of Western sanctions on the socio-economic situation in the Islamic Republic. The author concludes that Iran, which joined the BRICS in 2024, has every chance to become an important player in the global economy and politics. At the same time, the Islamic Republic of Iran is a very valuable asset for the group itself.

MUSEUM DAN SEKOLAH: SINERGI KEBIJAKAN DEMOKRATISASI KEBUDAYAAN MELALUI PROGRAM PEMBELAJARAN SENI DAN BUDAYA DI KOTA LA ROCHELLE - PRANCIS

MUSEUM DAN SEKOLAH: SINERGI KEBIJAKAN DEMOKRATISASI KEBUDAYAAN MELALUI PROGRAM PEMBELAJARAN SENI DAN BUDAYA DI KOTA LA ROCHELLE - PRANCIS

从中国文化视角看日本文学经典《源氏物语》

“Genji Monogatari” is a famous literary work in Japanese history. It is known as the “peak of Japanese literature” and is generally recognized by academic circles as the world's first full-length novel. But at the same time, because the author Murasaki Shikibu has a profound knowledge of Chinese culture, the shadow of Chinese elements can be seen everywhere in the work. This book is very similar to the legends and Bianwen of the Tang Dynasty in my country, but the article is correct and elegant, and the prose is full of charm. In addition, he quotes a large number of historical facts from Han Dynasty poetry and Chinese classical books, and the author cleverly hides them in moving storylines, giving this book a strong flavor of Chinese classical literature. This article aims to analyze the Chinese elements reflected in “Genji Monogatari” and compare its spiritual connotation with the spiritual connotation of Chinese culture. Using “Genji Monogatari” as a literary representative reflected in Japanese culture, it explores the differences between Chinese culture and Japanese culture and the outstanding manifestations of cultural exchanges between China and Japan. It has deepened our understanding of cultural exchanges between China and Japan, and jointly promoted cultural development and literary creation through mutual learning, learning from each other's strengths, and our own innovation.

Frontier Revitalisation of Industrial Heritage with Urban–Rural Fringe in China

The urban–rural fringe is at the forefront of the confrontation between the agricultural and industrial civilisations. How to handle the relationship between the two civilisations in this region and ensure its sustainable development is an eternal topic in the science of the human-living environment. Thanks to the special historical background of the Third Line construction, China’s industrial heritage connects with the urban–rural fringe that surpasses other countries. For the first time, this study connects China’s Third Line construction, industrial heritage, and urban–rural integration within the same context, combining big data bibliometric methods to obtain the development characteristics and context of China’s industrial heritage research starting from 2004. It has strong policy characteristics, is influenced by administrative orders, and is aligned with urbanisation efforts. Theoretical exploration is the first step in research, followed by value connotations and cultural qualities. It addresses various topics, including industrial heritage conservation, regeneration approaches, and cultural heritage tourism. The research focuses primarily on the value appraisal of industrial heritage, exploring revitalisation tactics and routes, as well as regional development models in urban–rural periphery areas. This study also examines how scholars generally consider the impact of industrial heritage on the economic, social, and cultural development of urban–rural fringe areas in order to integrate and propose various protection and utilisation strategies, such as industrial heritage preservation, cultural and creative industry development, and tourism resource development.

Restful Souls: The Representative Men (Yunus Emre and Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Abstract Yunus Emre, the prominent Turkish poet who left his mark on the 13th century, stands out as the most significant folk poet producing poetry in vernacular Turkish. On the other hand, Ralph Waldo Emerson, the American essayist, is recognized as one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. Despite living in different centuries, the commonality between these two representative figures is love, more precisely Divine love. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the intellectual realms of Turkish Sufi poet Emre and American thinker Emerson through their profound exploration of love. Focusing on Emre's impact in Turkish Islamic culture and Emerson's role in American Transcendentalism, both are examined as representative men of their eras. The article introduces the similarities of Divine love in the teachings and worldviews of these influential thinkers, and illustrates their contributions to humanity's cultural and intellectual development. Emre and Emerson’s intellectual legacy forms the primary focus of the article and offers a perspective on how their understanding of love significantly shaped humanity's collective consciousness.