Global Modernity Research Articles

Die Unverständlichkeit der Lyrik

In this essay, I examine the connection between poetry and the incomprehensibility of some of its exemplars. In particular, I examine the rise of incomprehensible poetry to being the epitome of modern poetry in the history of poetry, and I develop explanations for the significance of incomprehensible poetry in global modernity.

Empowering Library Services through User‐Centric Analysis of Co‐loan Patterns

ABSTRACTBy examining loan data from public libraries in South Korea, we seek to understand patterns in user borrowing behaviors and explore thematic connections among borrowed books. The subject headings of 55.5 million book sets borrowed by individual users on the same day were analyzed using ITEM2VEC. We have identified 40 subject heading communities through cosine similarity of each subject vector, and we have labeled each community using a large language model. Two prominent communities were identified: Global Modern Literature and Novels and Children's Literature, Fairy Tales, and Folklore. The latter community was associated with a diverse array of subjects, indicating an expansion in children's reading preferences. The study results will be useful for improving collection development and the relevance of book recommendations, as well as for incorporating user information behavior into traditional library material classification schemes.

Why We Need Diverse Methods for Assessing Cultural Identity: Introduction to the Special Issue

In this introduction to the special issue on diverse methods for cultural identity, we begin by addressing the evolving complexities of defining oneself amidst modern globalization and immigration. We then preview the current collection of papers, which collectively showcase the complexity of cultural identity by exploring how people, especially adolescents and young adults, navigate a plethora of cultural influences—whether through direct migration or the pervasive impact of global cultures—as they psychologically manage diverse and sometimes conflicting allegiances and worldviews. The studies featured in this issue employ a range of methodologies, from qualitative analyses to mixed-methods approaches, to expand our knowledge of the constitution of contemporary cultural identities beyond common quantitative metrics of self-categorization and group belongingness. For instance, research on Jamaican American adolescents highlights how cultural identity is formed through reciprocal socialization processes and systemic factors such as racism. Similarly, studies involving Hmong American youth and Guatemalan adolescents reveal tensions and creative harmonizations in identity management, challenging notions of a homogenized global culture. We conclude by underscoring the need for future research to take a nuanced, intersectional approach to the study of cultural identity, to explore creative measurement tools that are sensitive to local meaning-making among diverse groups around the world, and to attend to the impact of power dynamics in shaping one’s sense of self in relation to their cultural group(s).

Human capital and economic growth under modern globalization

Human capital and economic growth under modern globalization

Перспективы социальной философии в современных условиях глобализации

Globalization processes have occurred more than once in human history. Scientists have identified several waves of major integration processes that took place in various areas of human activity. However, modern globalization processes, largely due to the development of digital technologies, surpass in scale and signifi-cance all those occurring previously. What are the vectors of development of modern globalization and its consequences for all humanity? This is not an idle question concerning scientists and philosophers. In this re-gard, there are many different concepts that interpret the essence of the phenomenon of “globalization” and its prospects. However, there is no doubt that the human world has ceased to be flat and linear, society has transformed into humanity, and humanity has transformed into a world on a planetary scale. The social world is presented in a complex proliferation with a huge variety of super dynamic connections and relationships determined by civilizational achievements. With the processes of globalization, a new page begins in the his-tory not only of humanity, but also in the history of social philosophy, which cannot measure society in the same traditional ways. Socio-philosophical discourse requires new cognitive research paradigms in order to more accurately represent the picture of the globalizing world and the place of the singular person in it. The article attempts to substantiate one of these paradigms.

Prospects for social philosophy in modern conditions of globalization

Globalization processes have occurred more than once in human history. Scientists have identified several waves of major integration processes that took place in various areas of human activity. However, modern globalization processes, largely due to the development of digital technologies, surpass in scale and signifi-cance all those occurring previously. What are the vectors of development of modern globalization and its consequences for all humanity? This is not an idle question concerning scientists and philosophers. In this re-gard, there are many different concepts that interpret the essence of the phenomenon of “globalization” and its prospects. However, there is no doubt that the human world has ceased to be flat and linear, society has transformed into humanity, and humanity has transformed into a world on a planetary scale. The social world is presented in a complex proliferation with a huge variety of super dynamic connections and relationships determined by civilizational achievements. With the processes of globalization, a new page begins in the his-tory not only of humanity, but also in the history of social philosophy, which cannot measure society in the same traditional ways. Socio-philosophical discourse requires new cognitive research paradigms in order to more accurately represent the picture of the globalizing world and the place of the singular person in it. The article attempts to substantiate one of these paradigms.

Духовно-культурное наследие народов Северного Кавказа в условиях современной цивилизации: проблемы сохранения и изучения

The spiritual and cultural heritage of the peoples of the North Caucasus is considered, the study of which is a major theoretical and practical task in the current conditions of socio-cultural development of Russia. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the impact of global, civilizational processes occur-ring in the world on the country. The spiritual and cultural heritage of the region has its own characteristics due to various linguistic, ethnographic, spiritual, mental values. And they are multifaceted, including the very ethnic components, as well as the influence of spiritual and cultural values of Russian culture. In this regard, a broad cultural analysis and identification of appropriate models of socio-cultural representations are necessary. Researchers of cultural heritage pay considerable attention to the analysis of spiritual and cultural values that require new approaches, understanding, reconstruction, and counteraction to radical manifestations. The spiritual and cultural values of the Ingush, Ossetians, Kabardians, Karachays, and Chechens are specific; their worldview combines ancient pagan, religious, and modern values, forming a spiritual and cultural symbiosis of diverse heterogeneous components. Any attempts to unify the spiritual and cultural values of the peoples of the North Caucasus in the context of modern globalization are counterproductive; moreover, they can lead to ethnocultural degradation. It is important to preserve ethnocultural and region-al diversity in close connection with the values of Russian culture, forming an all-Russian identity.

The Impact of Project Activities on the International Business Development

The impact of project activities on the international business development is an urgent issue in view of the increasing global expansion and intensifying competition between companies. The aim of the study is to assess the impact of project activities on the international business development. The research methodology is based on the analysis of modern trends in the development of international business using econometric modelling, statistical analysis, and extrapolation. The impact of project activities on business expansion was determined and the use of Agile and PMBOK methodologies was assessed. The obtained results show the experience of international companies in the use of project methodologies, which increased by 20% in 2023 compared to 2022. The study found that project activities have a significant impact on the international business development thanks to the support of bank lending. The results show that the effective use of project methodology optimize production processes and reduce costs in international business. The available results emphasize the importance of strategic project management for the successful development of enterprises on the international market using the example of Azerbaijan. The research findings indicate the effective practice of applying innovative technologies in project activities with the help of Agile for international business development. A comparative analysis of management approaches objectively determines the advantages, which include the promptness of decision-making, ensuring organizational efficiency. Further research into project management methods in international business will contribute to the improvement of management practices and the development of strategies that meet the modern globalization challenges.

EXPRESS: Resourcing Hope: Refugee Agentive Consumption Acts in Protracted Displacement

The global refugee crisis presents a complex challenge, with millions experiencing protracted displacement in inhospitable conditions. This study examines the lived experiences of Syrian refugee women in Lebanon, focusing on how they resource hope and maintain well-being amid forced liquidity and uncertainty. Drawing on ethnographic interviews with 26 Syrian refugee women, we uncover the profound effects of changed consumer roles and the critical function of agentive anchoring acts of consumption in resourcing hope. Our findings reveal that refugees employ four types of anchoring acts—domesticity, spirituality, self-care, and socializing—to momentarily restore normalcy, affirm dignity, and enhance well-being. These acts serve as vessels for resourcing and mobilizing hope, allowing refugees to ‘live through’ their present circumstances while aspiring for a better future. We introduce the concept of hope as a social resource that can be collectively shared and mobilized, highlighting the dynamic interplay between hope and hopelessness in refugee experiences. This research contributes to understanding how marketing and service systems can improve refugee well-being in protracted displacement, offering insights for stakeholders to create conditions that foster rather than inhibit subjective well-being among vulnerable consumers experiencing protracted displacement and involuntary liquidity in global modernity to resource hope.

Debating Worlds: Contested Narratives of Global Modernity and World Order

Debating Worlds: Contested Narratives of Global Modernity and World Order

Bahaya dan Masalah-Masalah yang Terjadi pada Remaja dan Implikasi Perkembangan Remaja pada Pendidikan

The aim of this research is to find out how language influences and the problems that occur in adolescents and the implications of adolescent development for education. Teenagers' relationships nowadays need to get the main spotlight because in this era of global modernization and the depletion of morals and faith of people, especially teenagers today. All of this is very worrying for the nation because it is in the hands of the younger generation that the nation will be carried, the good and bad of this nation really depends on the young generation

Миграционный процесс как фактор обеспечения финансово-правовой политики Республики Таджикистан

The relevance of the article under consideration is due to the fact that the migration process affects the political, social, financial and legal policy and security of the state. It notes that the migration process currently acts as an indicator that regulates the financial and legal policy of the state and the population of the Republic of Tajikistan. The emerging outflow of the young generation of the country, including educated and qualified personnel, indicates insufficiently high wages and living standards in the republic. Based on this, the author believes that due to the growing number of migrants from the countries of the exporter of labor resources, at the same time in the host country, new problems arise in terms of adaptation to life in big cities, mentality, legislation and labor law and order. The modern globalization of migration processes also transforms to more reasonable relations of rapprochement of peoples, legal interethnic relations, the study of history, culture, customs, traditions, customs and many other factors of national values from each other, creating friendly relations, where they unite them even more, develop friendship between peoples. All this is a sign that the host country has a positive attitude towards the migration flow. The task of the state, the exporting labor force and the country receiving labor resources is, first of all, independently, taking into account the circumstances and certain principles of public administration, to harmonize migration legislation in order to stabilize and develop it. Since public administration in this area is an independent area of activity of executive authorities, directly related to ensuring state security and socio-economic development of the country, the state faces the task of systematizing migration legislation. The author comes to the conclusion that, together with the multiplicity and sometimes inconsistency of legal acts in the field of migration, their application is significantly more difficult, which leads to inconsistency in the actions of law enforcement agencies that regulate these processes. In addition, there are barriers to providing social protection for migrants that lead to discrimination, such as labor, legal, language and cultural barriers, insufficient information about the rights of migrants to social protection and the mechanism for their implementation.

Early modern globalization and the extent of indigenous agency: Trade, commodities and ecology

Early modern globalization and the extent of indigenous agency: Trade, commodities and ecology

Bridging the Gap Between Labour Law and Company Law: Wedderburn’s Legacy: An Appreciation

Abstract The paper surveys the extensive writings of the late Professor Lord Wedderburn and explores the interactions between company law and labour law. A set of case studies illustrates labour law’s relative weakness in the contemporary corporate law context. Whilst it does change over time, company law has largely remained consistent with its two fundamental principles of separate legal personality and limited liability and its complementary prioritisation of the shareholders’ interests. These stable features provide a foundation that grants powerful corporate actors considerable freedom to pursue their interests and to organise their corporations however they please with little regard for those providing labour. Labour law finds itself constantly having to adapt to changing economic (and connected political) realities, fraying further the already threadbare protections for workers, especially in the context of global trade. With modern globalisation and financialization, a variety of “shareholders” and increasingly byzantine corporate structural arrangements have emerged presenting few opportunities to mitigate the impacts of their harmful activities. Investors and managers extract value with exploitative and detrimental consequences for the workers and other stakeholders. Fundamental reforms to company law are required for more effective workers’ voice and protection. Key words Lord Wedderburn, company law, labour law, employment law.

Some aspects of consıderable models of oıl and gas ındustry development

The article examines some assumptions and problems of the world economic theory, it is pointed out that these assumptions are based on the characteristics of the economic structure in different parts of the world where the distribution of world production and the global exchange of goods, services and other results of human activity take place, of course the oil and gas industry is not left out in this matter shown. Moreover, taking into account the importance of its impact on world politics, it has been pointed out that the field is one of the most relevant objects of economic analysis today. The characteristic features of modern globalization are given in the article. In such a situation, it was suggested that since the real scale of the application of methods that increase oil production in Azerbaijan is not able to prevent the deterioration of the structure of reserves, it will not be possible to make a big positive change in the exploitation of extractable reserves. The article also discusses the application of econometric models in economic research on the oil and gas industry. As a means of research and prediction of natural processes, the mathematical modeling method has been shown to be very widespread in oil and gas extraction. The observations made were summarized and it was shown that there is a systematic progress in the dynamics of the world economic system in the conditions of modern globalization, the main characteristic features of modern globalization were classified and given by the author, the creation of optimal conditions for the operation of the oil and gas industry as a result of the administrative and fiscal regulation of the state in the conditions of globalization was noted, and also the oil and gas industry some aspects of the theoretical models of the future development of the field have been studied and shown, taking into account its specific characteristics and in the context of the natural decrease of the volume of production. In the article, it was determined that one of the most important issues is the correct determination of the oil and gas reserves of the field, its calculation by separate reserve categories. Experience shows that it is very important to calculate these resources in different ways, to analyze the indicators of field development in detail, and to compare them with real indicators in order to implement one or another project indicators. The basis of these methods is the determination of reserves and their role in the technical-economic justification of the options for field development. This gives special relevance to such issues in the oil and gas industry and considers their constant improvement in the conditions of the market economy appropriate. The developed article is dedicated to the study of such issues.

Television Mass Media Relations to Culture Shifts in Besilam Malay Community

Media relations with culture can play a role in shifting the views of the Besilam Malay community. This study focuses on the impact of television mass media as a pivotal component of modern society. Technological advancements have placed society at a crossroads, presenting a choice between embracing contemporary progress or adhering to time-honored traditions. The pervasive influence of media serves as a catalyst in shaping awareness and perspectives. The tug-of-war between embracing change and preserving heritage is well exemplified in the traditional berahoi ceremony, which recently has taken up only a small part of the whole tradition. The development of the times that continue to follow renewal can influence people's attitudes and thoughts towards culture supported by technology in the media. This paper used a qualitative research model with a heuristic approach to gather information from cultural and religious community leaders around the Besilam community. This study holds significance in illuminating the ancestral traditions deeply rooted within the Besilam Malay community. It aims to shed light on the evolving nature of these traditions and their transformations over time. Additionally, it serves as a call to action, advocating for the Langkat Regency government to prioritize the preservation of these rich cultural customs. A recommendation is proposed to allocate resources from the APBD Budget Policy through the Tourism Office to sustain and promote these traditions, ensuring their continuity for future generations. Modern Globalization Theory, coined by Wallerstein, asserts that social change occurs as underdeveloped nations emulate the practices and advancements of their more advanced counterparts as a means of progress and growth.

‘We are the roots!’ Decolonial practices of local tourism

The roots of ancestral legacy persist entangled with the currents of modern globalisation. While the global tourism market promotes corporate ventures and international travel, rural and Indigenous communities confront the challenge of adapting amidst hegemonic influences. In coastal communities of Ecuador, the juxtaposition of pre-colonial belonging and contemporary tourism development exemplifies this tension. Drawing on decolonial perspectives, this paper investigates how rural Indigenous communities on the Pacific coast of Ecuador have navigated their tourism ventures, negotiating notions of private property, access to credit, and business administration formalities, while upholding traditional Indigenous values and collective land property needs—what we term decolonial practices of local tourism. Moreover, the emergence of proximity tourism offers a promising avenue for advancing decolonial practices within the global tourism market, prioritising geographical and cultural closeness over conventional distance-focused approaches. Employing a collaborative approach, the research integrates Indigenous methodologies with conventional research methods, bridging diverse backgrounds within the research team, including academia, consultancy, and Indigenous leadership. The analysis underscores the pivotal role of collective land ownership in preserving cultural identity and fostering resistance to capitalist encroachments. The study concludes with a call to amplify Indigenous voices, cultivate solidarity, and advocate for more inclusive and equitable approaches to tourism development. This imperative stems from the need to decolonise and promote culturally sensitive local tourism practices, urging a reconfiguration of the tourism industry towards a more equitable and respectful engagement with Indigenous communities.

In search of global sociology: a critical overview of competing research agendas

This article critically examines the idea of global sociology in relationship to the discipline of Sociology. While the discipline initially emerged in Western societies, in the post-1945 era, the field extended its reach to the rest of the world. The intellectual project of global sociology emerged in the 1960s and has been on the agenda of the International Sociological Association since at least 1990. Delving deeper than the mere notion of a sociology that is applied to the world, global sociology requires the re-examination of the role of core sociological concepts and narratives, especially regarding the extent to which these reflect Eurocentric preoccupations. Global modernisation (alongside Global Studies) and Postcolonial Sociology, two of the most widely known research fields claiming global intent, are examined as to whether they provide meaningful blueprints for global sociology. Both offer promising insights but also suffer from important drawbacks. Instead of attempting to unearth new grand narratives that would displace the narrative of Western modernity, though, it might be possible to envision a plurality of such narratives coming from different regions of the globe. Sociology can thus be conceived not as exclusively global but also as local and glocal.

Ivory and feathers: St Jeromes across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

On both sides of the Pacific, seventeenth-century ivory carvers in Manila and feather workers in New Spain produced triptychs depicting St Jerome: the feather-backed triptychs made in Mexico are based on the Filipino-made ivories, which may be based on Flemish prints. These related objects made variously of paper, wood, feathers and ivory, reveal the mechanics of early modern globalization, the ways in which copying at a distance allowed for a realignment of economies of labor and materials, affording opportunities for artists both to imagine and respond to faraway consumers, and to experiment with acts of appropriation and creative assembly in a newly global art market.

Zhangzhou Immigrants between China and the Spanish: Diplomatic Conversations Concerning the 1603 Incident in Manila

Starting in 1573 with the establishment of Manila, the circulation of Chinese goods along the trans-Pacific route brought the Ming Dynasty and the Spanish Empire into contact. Consequently, many people from Fujian Province, especially Zhangzhou city, went to Manila and facilitated the operation of the city. This paper examines the interactions of Zhangzhou immigrants in Manila, focusing their roles and living situations in Parián, the designated neighborhood for the Sangleys. In particular, the diplomatic conversation concerning the 1603 Incident is analyzed to elucidate how the Sangleys were perceived by both the Ming court and the Spanish governors. Records produced by Chinese elites, local gazetteers, and Spanish correspondence reveal the conflicts and negotiations between the Ming government and officials of the Spanish Empire concerning this matter, as well as local and state differences in views. While the contributions of the Sangleys were recognized and used to promote the moral superiority of both sides, they were not seriously considered by either the Chinese court or the Spanish government. The Sangleys offer a unique perspective on the positioning of these two state powers: Each desired to maintain a peaceful relationship yet simultaneously adopted a cautious stance. This study illuminates some of the connections and conflicts which emerged during early modern globalization.