Dialogue Understanding Research Articles

Between Consensus and Dissensus

In this article, we argue that Ursula K. Le Guin’s writings are motivated by a complex political vision of cohabitation of different individuals that is compatible with the principle of their mutual equality. However, this alternative model of sociality based on “critical difference” and dialogue faces three potential objections: her vision of “being human” risks reproducing some of the blind spots of traditional humanism, it may overemphasize individual experience, and it implicitly privileges consensus. Bringing Le Guin’s “literary” texts in dialogue with Jacques Rancière’s “philosophical” texts, we articulate a more complex and nuanced understanding of political dialogue that takes into account the disruptive nature of equality.

Contribution of New Media in the Reconciliation of Post-Genocide Rwanda: A Case Study of Selected Non-Governmental Organizations

The 1994 Rwandan Tutsi genocide profoundly impacted social cohesion, highlighting the need for sustained reconciliation. Guided by Social Identity Theory, this study examines how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) leverage new media to promote reconciliation in post-genocide Rwanda. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research identifies the primary media platforms NGOs employ for reconciliatory messaging and assesses their influence on community perceptions. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire of 395 respondents, aged 35 and above, from both urban and rural areas, who rated reconciliatory messages on a five-point Likert scale. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis, while semi-structured interviews with NGO program managers and youth leaders provided qualitative insights, analyzed thematically. The findings reveal a notable positive correlation (r = 0.596, p < 0.01) between interaction on new media platforms, especially Facebook and Twitter, and reconciliation outcomes. Approximately 88.6% of respondents reported that these platforms positively contributed to dialogue and mutual understanding. By combining quantitative and qualitative data, the study presents a well-rounded view of how NGOs apply digital tools to connect generations and promote social unity. The study concludes that strategic use of new media by NGOs can significantly support reconciliation in Rwanda. Recommendations include further investment in digital literacy programs to broaden access and specific assistance for NGOs to enhance their digital strategies. This research offers practical insights for NGOs and policymakers aiming to use digital platforms for fostering peace, unity, and social rebuilding in post-conflict settings. Ethical practices, including informed consent and confidentiality, were strictly observed throughout the study.

Comprensión del ecumenismo a partir del decreto <i>Unitatis Redintegratio</i>, Yves Congar y Walter Kasper

The decree Unitatis Redintegratio on ecumenism, as interpreted by Cardinals Yves Congar and Walter Kasper, serves as a source of inspiration aimed at seeking the unity of the Church. The major challenges faced by the churches are rooted in the understanding of unity, dialogue, openness, and participation in terms of equality and fraternity. Priests, pastors, leaders, laypeople, and all those responsible for any form of leadership must keep in mind that the commitment to building a path forward necessarily involves letting go of preconceived notions and adopting an attitude of listening to others in their truth.

RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN BANDA ACEH AND KEDIRI: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN DIGITAL SPACE

This research explores religious tolerance in Banda Aceh and Kediri within the context of digital space, focusing on the genealogy, contestation, and development directions of religious tolerance. The aim is to understand the social and cultural dynamics shaping patterns of religious tolerance in these regions and how digital spaces influence interfaith interactions. The methodology employed is a qualitative approach with case study methods, including in-depth interviews, social media content analysis, and participatory observation. The genealogy reveals fundamental differences between Banda Aceh, which exhibits a tolerance pattern influenced by Sharia law and strict norms, and Kediri, which is more inclusive due to its multicultural interactions. In digital spaces, religious contestation reflects tensions between conservative and progressive groups; Banda Aceh tends to uphold traditional values, while Kediri is more open to interfaith dialogue. The findings indicate that digital spaces have significant potential for fostering religious tolerance, though they are also vulnerable to hate speech and polarization. The future of religious tolerance in both regions will heavily depend on how communities and governments manage digital interactions, as well as educational efforts and policies that promote dialogue and interfaith understanding.

An Analyst's Hallucination as a Manifestation of Osmotic Communication.

This article conveys the psychoanalyst's hallucinatory experience during a session with a patient who experienced premature birth trauma. Engaging with the patient's primal fears of disappearance and confusion with the object through hallucinosis initiated the analyst's engagement with her own trauma. The concept of osmotic communication within the patient-analyst relationship is viewed as central to description and understanding of the primal dialogue of two unconscious minds. The filtration of psychic content from the patient's to the analyst's unconscious is facilitated by the semipermeable membrane of analyst's receptivity. As a recipient, the analyst embodies and processes the patient's unmentalized experiences in a transformative manner.

Pedagogical Guidelines for School Religious Education in the Context of Rural Education

This work presents pedagogical guidelines for School Religious Education (SRE) in rural contexts. The need to evolve from more traditional teaching practices and to move toward a more pluralistic approach that considers the socio-cultural particularities of students is explored. The aim of this article is to reveal experiences that are considered successful for teaching based on interfaith and intercultural dialogue. The method of the study is qualitative, and the design is Grounded Theory. The participants are teachers from rural schools in the La Araucanía Region in Chile. For data collection, semi-structured interviews were applied to religion teachers. The results fall into four dimensions/categories: an intercultural interfaith approach, active-reflective methodologies, experiential pedagogical relationships, and significant contents. The findings reveal that it is necessary to establish links between SRE and the educational community through active methodologies to promote interfaith dialogue and mutual understanding. This article proposes that SRE teacher training institutions should design study programs based on the religious and cultural diversity present in today’s society.

Meaningful contributions of rehabilitation for people with persistent pain; a reflexive thematic analysis

Purpose This study aims to explore the meaningful contributions of rehabilitation for participants living with persistent pain. Materials and methods A phenomenological methodology was used. Thirteen purposefully selected participants, who self-identified as substantially improved from persistent pain due to rehabilitation, were interviewed in-depth. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analyses. Results Participants included three men and ten women, age ranging from 22–69 years, pain duration was 2–30 years. Seven interconnected themes were developed: 1) indication of negative pain and health care experiences, 2) supporting working alliance with healthcare professionals, 3) Pain Dialogue, 4) improved self-awareness and self-regulation, 5) different view on pain, 6) autonomy and personal growth and 7) hope and new perspective. Integration of these themes provided a framework for understanding meaningful contributions of rehabilitation from the participants’ perspective. Conclusions The study identified seven interconnected themes enhancing meaningful contributions of rehabilitation for participants who have substantially improved from persistent pain. These findings provide a novel conceptual understanding of how rehabilitation can foster recovery. The themes strongly support person-centred care, an understanding of Pain Dialogue and personal growth through the lens of the lived experience. The quality of the therapeutic relationship is considered a central vehicle for improved health outcomes.

A hermeneutic dialogical understanding of data reuse across different access regimes

ABSTRACT Policy and scholarly discourse emphasizing the panacea of Open (research) Data shapes expectations, and directs and legitimizes investments in data technologies and infrastructures. This is driven by the hope that Open Data will quicken the pace of research and innovation through data reuse, and that they do so more effectively than other access regimes, such as stewarded and proprietary data. Drawing on Leonelli’s relational framework and Gadamer’s hermeneutical conceptualization of a horizon of meanings, data reuse can be understood as a fitting process. In the latter, a researcher engages in a hermeneutical dialogical interaction with the data’s affordances with the goal of making a scientific contribution. Moreover, the fitting process takes place within a researcher’s bounded individual horizon (BIH), defined as an intentional orientation towards the future; it is made up of the relations and circumstances that modulate each researcher’s unique situation. Seen thus, data reuse is likely to result from the persistence of a researcher’s desire or need to make a scientific contribution, independently of the data access regime. What is more, the necessary interaction between potential reusers and data curators or owners can open up the interpretive affordances of data in the context of proprietary and stewarded data, making data more mutable compared to the relative immutability of data in open repositories. Accordingly, stewarded data, with the proper curation and digital preservation services, might provide a more sustainable form of sharing and reusing data where privacy is at stake.

ANALYZING IMRAN KHAN’S POST-PREMIERSHIP SPEECHES: A CRITICAL DISCOURSE PERSPECTIVE

The primary objective of this study is to explore the speeches made by well-known political figure in Pakistan, Mr. Imran Khan, following his removal on April 10, 2022. The research explores the persuasiveness of Khan's speeches, spurred on by his considerable influence, especially among young people. The context of Fairclough's 3D model was used to analyze five carefully selected speeches that were given between June 19, 2022, and March 25, 2023. After being translated from Urdu into English, the speeches were examined. Using the 3D model required close examination of the discourse practices, text, and sociocultural background in order to reveal the complex relationships between language, power, and sociopolitical setting in Pakistan. The analysis shows how skillfully Khan uses rhetorical elements like irony, satire, and intertextuality to address important topics, advocate for change, and raise social consciousness. These findings shed light on wider issues of public opinion, government, and social standards in addition to helping to comprehend Khan's communication tactics. This research sets the stage for future discussions on discourse analysis, political communication dynamics, and the role of language in shaping political discourse, ultimately enhancing our understanding of modern political dialogue in Pakistan.

CONTENT ANALYSIS OF CHINESE AND KAZAKH MEDIA: COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

In the last decade, with the increasing international status of China and its “exit”, namely the implementation of the geo-economic strategy “Belt and Road Initiative” on the Eurasian continent, as well as the increasing strategic importance of Kazakhstan, cooperation between our countries is dynamically developing in various fields. The interaction between Kazakhstan and China in the automotive industry is a new and most dynamically developing area of cooperation. The conducted content analysis of publications in Chinese and Kazakh media dedicated to cooperation in the automotive industry from 2015 to 2023 includes both qualitative and quantitative assessment of the content of news articles from countries, reviews, and interviews with press services of Chinese auto companies. The purpose of this study is to identify key topics and trends in the field of cooperation in the automotive industry through an analysis of publications about cooperation between China and Kazakhstan in state and non-state media of both countries, identifying their similarities and differences. This research has the potential to actively contribute to a deeper understanding and promotion of cooperation and dialogue between Kazakhstan and China, especially in the economic and political spheres.

International ethical documents in the practice of regulating journalism

RELEVANCE. In the modern world, globalization leads to the formation of a single information space and the blurring of boundaries between local and global media. The purpose of the study is to find out how international standards of journalism relate to national and religious ethical norms in the context of globalization, and what prospects exist for the formation of global ethics. The study is aimed at identifying problems and prospects in the field of international standards of journalistic ethics in the context of globalization.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The object of the study is international and national documents regulating the activities of the media, as well as specific codes adopted in various cultural and religious traditions. We applied a critical analysis of existing approaches and norms in the field of journalism and human rights, as well as possible contradictions and problems associated with the unification of standards. An interdisciplinary approach is used to analyze complex issues related to globalization and journalism.RESULT AND DISCUSSION. It is shown that, despite globalization and increased international interaction, there is significant diversity in the understanding and application of ethical standards in journalism. However, there is a tendency towards the formation of global ethics, despite existing cultural and religious differences. An example is the gradual approach of Muslim countries to international human rights standards, as well as efforts to take into account the specifics of different cultures in international documents regulating the activities of the media. CONCLUSION. The study confirms the possibility and necessity of developing universal ethical principles of journalism that take into account the diversity of cultural and religious traditions. At the same time, the role of international documents in promoting dialogue and mutual understanding between journalists from different countries is emphasized. In the future, additional research is required on the practical application of international recommendations in national media systems.

Integrating discourse features and response assessment for advancing empathetic dialogue

Empathetic response generation is a crucial task in natural language processing, enabling emotionally resonant machine–human interactions. In this paper, we introduce the InfRa (Integrating Discourse Features and Response Assessment) model to address limitations in traditional methods for this task, such as the lack of deep dialogue comprehension and response control. InfRa integrates discourse features to augment structural dialogue understanding, with a novel edge pruning and mutual information learning module to further refine the representation. The model also employs a response evaluation module for dynamic optimization, ensuring emotional and semantic consistency between the generated response and its context. Our experiments demonstrate that InfRa outperforms existing baselines, reducing the Perplexity (PPL) score by approximately 9 points and excelling in all three fine-grained aspects of human evaluation. This research not only advances the development of empathetic chatbots but also provides valuable insights for broader text generation tasks.

Contemporary Traditions and Challenges: Tafsir Maudhu’I’s Study of Islam and Fundamentalism<b></b>

Islam and fundamentalism have become significant subjects in contemporary studies of religion and politics. The presence of fundamentalism in the context of Islam poses complex challenges, particularly in managing the relationship between tradition and contemporary realities. This research employs descriptive and thematic content analysis methods to analyze the phenomenon of Islamic fundamentalism, exploring its origins, characteristics, and impacts in social, political, and cultural contexts. Through a descriptive approach, this research provides a comprehensive overview of the phenomenon of Islamic fundamentalism from historical, doctrinal, and practical perspectives. Thematic content analysis allows for an understanding of interpretations and applications of Islamic doctrines that underpin fundamentalist movements. The findings highlight the complexity of the relationship between the rich tradition of Islam and rapidly changing contemporary contexts. While fundamentalism often claims to uphold the "purity" of tradition, this research demonstrates how rigid understandings and interpretations often conflict with the values of modernity, human rights, and pluralism. The results of this research provide deep insights into the dynamics between Islam, fundamentalism, and contemporary challenges. Their implications stimulate critical reflection on how Muslim and non-Muslim societies can respond to these challenges in ways that promote dialogue, tolerance, and mutual understanding.

Gerakan Kepanduan Pramuka dan Pesantren: Pendekatan Moderasi dan Deradikalisasi

This research discusses the role of the Scout Movement and Islamic Boarding Schools as agents for character formation and overcoming radicalism among Islamic students. By using a moderation and deradicalization approach, this research explores how these two institutions can collaborate in forming moderate attitudes and preventing potential radicalism among the younger generation. This research method involves interviews, observation and documentation to gain in-depth insight into the moderation programs implemented in the Scout Movement and Islamic boarding schools. Research findings show that the moderation approach in these two institutions includes character education, interfaith dialogue, and balanced development of leadership skills. Apart from that, deradicalization efforts are carried out through a deep understanding of national values, tolerance and intercultural dialogue. The results of this research provide conceptual and practical insights regarding how the Scout Movement and Islamic boarding schools can become effective instruments in responding to the challenges of radicalism. The implications of these findings involve the development of more structured and collaborative moderation programs between educational and religious institutions, aimed at forming the character of the younger generation who are responsible, moderate, and able to maintain diversity in society.

‘I Feel Like My Awareness Grew’: Fostering Dialogues to Increase Awareness Through Virtual Book Clubs

ABSTRACT This article adopts a Bakhtinian understanding of dialogue to explore the affordances of virtual book clubs, and how they can foster dialogues and encourage dialogic thinking in students. Drawing on a qualitative case study of 11-year-old students participating in an online book club, we explore how digital book clubs open dialogic spaces for students to build on discussions of texts. Readers learn to read beyond the text by becoming more aware of the text and other readers, and also learn collaboratively by building on each other’s responses and being exposed to different perspectives and ideas. We demonstrate how online spaces such as virtual book clubs can enhance students’ reading engagement and open dialogic spaces for the different exchanges they have with others. Implications for using online book clubs for offering students opportunities to read and think critical and collaborative learning are discussed.

Pendekatan Model Pemahaman Keagamaan: Tekstual Dan Kontekstual Inklusif Dan Eksklusif

A model approach to religious understanding is important in approaching sacred texts and the values ​​contained therein. In this article, four main approaches to uncovering the meaning of religious texts are discussed: textual, contextual, inclusive, and exclusive approaches. Each approach has its own characteristics that impact religious interpretation and practice. Factors such as education, personal experience, and social context influence the selection of approaches by scholars, religious practitioners, and communities of faith. The interaction between textual and contextual approaches can complement or conflict with each other in analyzing religious texts. An inclusive approach supports interreligious dialogue, tolerance and cross-cultural understanding in the context of globalization, while an exclusive approach can have complex implications for religious pluralism and human rights.

When the therapist's and the client's woundedness meet: Dialogical selves of Filipino self‐identified wounded healers

AbstractIntroductionThe dominant literature on wounded healers assumes that the healer must be healed of one's wounds to be an effective therapist and that countertransference, moments in therapy when a healer's wounds are activated, must be successfully managed. Lacking in the literature is an understanding of the internal dynamics of wounded healers as they navigate moments of countertransference. Veering away from a unitary and static view of the self, we argue for a shift in how we understand wounded healers using the lens of a multiple and dynamic self. Through Herman's dialogical self‐theory, we conceptualise the wounded healer as having multiple selves—the wounded self (WS) and the therapist self (TS). Each self is an I‐position with its own unique voices and narratives.MethodThrough in‐depth interviews with Filipino self‐identified wounded healers, we examine the internal voices of the WS and TS during moments of countertransference, as the WS meets the client's wounded self.FindingsResults show that the participants' characterisation of their WS, or where they are in their journey of healing or recovery, shapes their countertransference experience. Participants with recovered WS channelled the voices of calm recognition and differentiation. Voices of identification, re‐experiencing and differentiation surfaced among participants with recovering WS. Participants with emerging WS transitioned from a voice of not knowing to a voice of identification.ConclusionBeing aware of and listening to the voices of the WS alongside the TS is key in navigating countertransference. The implications of a dialogical understanding of wounded healers in clinical practice are discussed.

Theoretical and methodological basis of researching the essence of international tourism

The article analyzes the theoretical and methodological foundations for studying the essence of international tourism. Considering the category “international tourism”, it has been established that it has characteristic features that distinguish it from other types of tourism. One of them is the crossing of state cordons, which is associated with the most important formalities: registration of foreign passports and visas, completion of military procedures, currency and medical control. We have identified the main features of international tourism: systematic development, sensitivity to market changes, steady changes in the supply and position of tourist services, an increase in the range of these services. International tourism is an important stimulus for the development of world trade, which leads to increased activation of international trade exchanges. Nowadays, international tourism is viewed as an independent type of international connections. Without regional cooperation, international tourism cannot develop successfully. International tourism is a rich phenomenon that combines economic, social, cultural and environmental aspects. It has an inexhaustible potential for sustainable development, and it has connections with the rich wealth of the economy, which implies a new place in the socio-economic life of countries and peoples. International tourism has the potential to integrate, consolidate, embrace constructive dialogue, solidarity and mutual understanding between peoples. Thus, international tourism is an influx channel of “public diplomacy”.

PECULIARITIES OF USING MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION METHODS IN FAMILY-TYPE CHILDREN’S HOMES

The article proves that multicultural education is an important complex educational process for creating a harmonious society, which is carried out in various spheres of life. The process of multicultural education in a family-type children’s home is characterized and its features are identified. It has been found that multicultural education contributes to the adaptation of orphans and children deprived of parental care to an environment in which representatives of different cultures are present; it promotes intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding, enables children to learn each other’s language and cultural characteristics, and develops skills of tolerance towards others. It is determined that a family-type children’s home is a special environment consisting of representatives of different cultures who need to be brought up in an integral family environment. This determines the choice of methods of educational influence. Effective methods of multicultural education include: playful activities, traditional holidays, customs and rituals, excursions and trips, attending cultural festivals, etc.; methods of self-regulation: self-conviction, self-hypnosis, self-analysis, self-correction; innovative active and interactive methods: dialogue, discussion, work in pairs and groups, brainstorming, role-playing games, content analysis, interviewing, surveys, case study method, icebreakers, circle discussions, flyer making, cultural autobiography, ethnographic research, cross-cultural modeling. The peculiarities of applying each method in the work with orphans and children deprived of parental care in a family-type children’s home are determined.

The role of International Organizations in the issue of personal data protection

The article explores the role of international organizations in protecting personal data in the context of the modern digital world. Key aspects of international cooperation in this area are considered, including the establishment of common norms and standards for data protection, coordination of efforts to combat global cybersecurity threats, and creation of mechanisms to respond to cross-border data leaks. The challenges associated with harmonizing different legal frameworks and cultural differences are discussed, as well as the role of international organizations in promoting dialogue and mutual understanding between countries and cultures. The article also highlights the principle of independence of international organizations and their importance in ensuring fair and effective solutions to global data protection issues. This general overview emphasizes the importance of cooperation and coordinated actions at the international level to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data on a global scale.