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Старомонгольская письменность в Байкальском регионе на современном этапе: курс на ревитализацию?

This paper aims to provide an analysis of the development of the Mongolian script in the sociocultural context of the Baikal region in modern times. The main purpose of this article is to characterize the key trends in society from the point of view of sociolinguistic processes. Materials and methods. The research is based on a thorough examination of official data from the Government of the Republic of Buryatia, government departments of the Irkutsk region and Transbaikal region, as well as publications in the media and field materials gathered through an expert survey of heads of educational centers and language activists. The authors have adopted a systematic approach and applied a range of general scientific and special methods, including comparative historical and statistical methods, to conduct this study. Results and conclusions. It has been revealed that the Mongolian script has significant role in performing various socio-cultural functions. Mongolian script has gained widespread popularity in the form of calligraphy in the Baikal region. Furthermore, the language is deeply embedded with ethno cultural symbolism, making it a valuable source for the development of the Buryat language and culture as a whole. There is a growing interest in analyzing the language situation in Mongolia and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China, particularly in terms of the implementation of state language policy in perspective. The status and functional role of Mongolian script in these regions are of utmost importance in understanding its impact on the overall language landscape.

Translation Strategies based on Cultural Image and Symbolism in Chinese Ancient Poetry

As the treasure of Chinese literature, ancient poetry contains rich cultural images. It is not only the crystallization of language art but also the carrier of cultural inheritance. Image and symbolism play an essential role in ancient Chinese poetry, which not only enriches the connotation of poetry but also brings challenges to translation. In the translation of ancient Chinese poetry, accurately conveying cultural images has become an essential task for translators. This paper takes one of the renowned Tang-dynasty poets, Li Bai's Silent Night Thoughts, as an example to explore the cultural images in ancient Chinese poetry and its translation strategies. Through the analysis of different versions of the poem translation, combined with the cultural background and language characteristics, this paper discusses the methods and techniques of the translation of cultural images and symbolism in ancient Chinese poetry in order to provide a new way of thinking and perspective for the translation of Chinese ancient poetry.

Exploring linguistics landscapes in Depok City Square Park

This research aims to explore the language use and cultural symbols in public spaces in Depok City Square Park, West Java Province. The research raised the issue of language signs and cultural symbols in Depok City Square Park. This research uses a qualitative approach. It uses the observation method through photography techniques. The photo taken serves as image data. Photos are classified into five taxonomies of Spolsky and Cooper (1991) signs, namely road signs, advertising signs, information signs, warning and prohibition signs, and warning signs. Data were analyzed using a Linguistic Landscapes approach. From the data analysis, the conclusion is obtained: Depok City Square Parks is open: Tuesday to Friday at 07.00 am-17.00 pm. Saturday and Sunday at 06.00 am to 18.00 pm, the park equips a children’s playgound, BMX Area, sports fields and park benches. The language signs displayed in the park area are in the form of writing and text accompanied by pictures. Writing words, phrases and sentences complies with Indonesian language rules; The Depok City Government conveyed messages to visitors in the form of warnings and prohibitons. Linguistic Landscapes tends to use monolingual Indonesian. Betawi cultural symbols can be found in the area of this park called Gigi Balang.

Research on consumers' purchase intention of cultural and creative products-Metaphor design based on traditional cultural symbols.

Chinese traditional cultural symbols possess great aesthetic and cultural value, and are widely utilized in product design. In this study, we explore the relationship between metaphor design based on traditional cultural symbols, customer experience and cultural identity, and further estimate how these three variables stimulate consumers' perceived value to generate consumers' purchase intention. Based on existing traditional cultural literature and Stimulus-organism-response theory (SOR), we proposed a theoretical research model to characterize the relationship among metaphor design based on traditional cultural symbols, customer experience, cultural identity, perceived value and consumers' purchase intention. A research survey was conducted and 262 questionnaires were collected in total with 241 valid. We used Smart PLS graph version 3.0 for data analysis. Results indicate that the cognition of metaphor design based on traditional cultural symbols and customer experience has a direct and significant impact on the emotional value thereby, eliciting consumers' purchase intention, metaphor design based on traditional cultural symbols is directly and indirectly (i.e., through customer experience or perceived value) positively associated with consumers' purchase intention, also customer experience is directly and indirectly (i.e., through perceived value) associated with consumer purchase intention, cultural identity mediates the indirect effect of customer experience and perceived value on purchase intention, the moderating role of cultural identity between customer experience and perceived value is not significant. Our findings help to expand the existing literature on consumer purchase intentions by rationally using traditional cultural symbols in the product metaphor design.

Exploring the representation of Chinese cultural symbols dissemination in the era of large language models

Exploring the representation of Chinese cultural symbols dissemination in the era of large language models

Image Classifier for an Online Footwear Marketplace to Distinguish between Counterfeit and Real Sneakers for Resale.

The sneaker industry is continuing to expand at a fast rate and will be worth over USD 120 billion in the next few years. This is, in part due to social media and online retailers building hype around releases of limited-edition sneakers, which are usually collaborations between well-known global icons and footwear companies. These limited-edition sneakers are typically released in low quantities using an online raffle system, meaning only a few people can get their hands on them. As expected, this causes their value to skyrocket and has created an extremely lucrative resale market for sneakers. This has given rise to numerous counterfeit sneakers flooding the resale market, resulting in online platforms having to hand-verify a sneaker's authenticity, which is an important but time-consuming procedure that slows the selling and buying process. To speed up the authentication process, Support Vector Machines and a convolutional neural network were used to classify images of fake and real sneakers and then their accuracies were compared to see which performed better. The results showed that the CNNs performed much better at this task than the SVMs with some accuracies over 95%. Therefore, a CNN is well equipped to be a sneaker authenticator and will be of great benefit to the reselling industry.

Research on the Construction Path of Rural Public Cultural Space from the Perspective of Rural Revitalization---- Based on the investigation and thinking of the Rural Cultural Auditorium in Zhejiang

In the new era, solving "agriculture, rural areas and farmers" problems is the top priority of the Party's work. We should adhere to the important measure of "rural revitalization strategy". Rural revitalization requires both shaping and casting the soul. Cultural revitalization is not only an important part of rural revitalization, but also the source and soul of vitality to realize comprehensive rural revitalization. As an important carrier and external manifestation of rural cultural revitalization, rural public cultural space plays an important role in the construction of rural spiritual civilization. Based on this, through field investigation, questionnaire survey and data analysis of the representative rural public cultural space carrier-rural cultural auditorium in Zhejiang Province, this paper analyzes the achievements and problems of the construction of rural public cultural space in Zhejiang Province, which are mainly reflected from the following aspects. In view of three kinds of problems in the process of constructing rural public cultural space, they are unreasonable spatial planning and resource utilization in physical dimension, incomplete mechanism and shallow value connotation in spiritual dimension, as well as one-way output of culture and single and isolated participants in social dimension, this paper puts forward corresponding construction paths and methods. First, we should scientifically plan space and integrate spatial resources in the process of constructing physical space; second, we should build a long-term mechanism and create cultural symbols in the process of constructing spiritual space; third, in the process of constructing social space, we should realize the transformation to two-way interaction mode and cooperate with multiple power subjects to participate in the construction of rural public cultural space.

Object lesson: Placenta/placentae

This article delves into the multifaceted nature of the placenta, both as a physiological organ and a cultural symbol, through personal narrative, Indigenous-feminist scholarship, and scientific inquiry. Beginning with the author’s pregnancy experience and reflections on birth practices, it navigates the placenta’s role in childbirth, its cultural significance, and the lack of discourse surrounding its importance. The inquiry expands to incorporate contemporary issues such as microplastic pollution and its presence in human placenta, emphasizing the interconnectedness of environmental pollution and colonialism. Through the lens of anticolonial science and art as ritual, the article proposes artful avenues for engaging with placenta/placentae as an object lesson and environmental activism, advocating for a deeper understanding of our relationship with the land.

Saraba Itik: Representasi Simbol Dalam Identitas Kultural Masyarakat Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara

The cultural identity symbols that appear in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency have a uniqueness that is different from other districts. This research aims to find out in what ways the duck symbol is used by the people of Hulu Sungai Utara Regency and the meanings of the duck symbol. This research uses a qualitative method with an interpretative approach. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews, and documentation. This research is located in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency. The data analysis technique used the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The results of this study indicate that the cultural identity symbols of the Hulu Sungai Utara Regency community are seen in five aspects: 1) The aspect of duck farming as one of the livelihoods of the people in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency; 2) The culinary aspect has baked boneless ducks; 3) The souvenir aspect has sugar cubes in the shape of ducks; 4) The ornament aspect is used as a city icon and is displayed in the welcome gate, as well as displayed in decorative lights; 5) The cultural arts aspect is displayed in the lyrics of a song entitled Amuntai Banuaku and in the sarigading ikat weaving motif. This duck statue is a medium for tourists from inside and outside the Hulu Sungai Utara Regency area. Judging from its embodiment, the duck statue has a meaning as a sign of the welfare of farmers in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency. With the presence of these symbols, it is recognized by the wider community culturally through the duck symbol. It is hoped that the Hulu Sungai Utara Regency government can make a book about the duck symbol so that people can find out what meaning is contained in the Duck symbol itself.

Exploring the Cultural Significance and Economic Potential of a Wau Bulan Chatbot

This research paper aims to investigate the impact of cultural tourism on the economic development of a country. Cultural tourism, defined as tourism centred on cultural attractions and products, has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments in the tourism industry. It plays a significant role in attracting visitors, generating revenue, and fostering cultural exchange. This study explores the cultural significance of Wau Bulan, a traditional Malaysian kite, as a case study to understand how cultural tourism can contribute to the country’s economic growth. Through an analysis of literature and case studies, the research highlights the various types of Wau Bulan, traditional manufacturing techniques, cultural symbolism, and regional craftsmanship. Additionally, it explores successful cultural tourism approaches implemented in other countries, such as China’s "One Belt, One Road" initiative and Japan’s cherry blossom season. The findings emphasize the importance of preserving cultural heritage, promoting cultural tourism, and harnessing its potential to boost the tourism industry and overall economy. The research concludes by suggesting strategies to further enhance cultural tourism experiences and maximize its benefits for local communities and tourists alike.

Semi-arid's Unsung Heroes: Hymenoptera and the Vital Ecosystem Services Enabled by Encholirium spectabile, a Rupicolous Bromeliad in the Brazilian Semi-arid Region.

The concept of Ecosystem Services (ES) recognizes the importance of natural ecosystems in supporting human well-being. Hymenoptera, a diverse group of insects including ants, bees, and wasps, play crucial roles in providing ESs. Despite their significance, the provision of ESs by Hymenoptera is often undervalued, leading to ecosystem degradation and loss of important services. This study focuses on the association between Hymenoptera and a rupicolous bromeliad species (Encholirium spectabile) and explores the ESs promoted directly and indirectly by these insects. The study area is located in the Caatinga region of Brazil, characterized by irregular rainfall and a dry season. The results show that Hymenoptera, particularly bees, ants, and wasps, provide a range of ESs including pollination, honey production, pest control, cultural symbolism, and educational value. These services are vital for plant reproduction, food production, and ecosystem functioning in both seasons; there are no differences in species richness between seasons, but rather in species composition. Understanding the importance of Hymenoptera for ESs is crucial for informing conservation and management practices to ensure the sustainability of natural ecosystems. The study highlights the need for conservation actions to protect the intricate ecological relationships between Hymenoptera and bromeliads, which indirectly support ESs by providing habitat and resources, especially during droughts when resources are scarce in the region. By recognizing the importance of bromeliads in supporting Hymenopteran communities, conservation efforts can focus on preserving these critical ecological interactions and maintaining ES provision.

The Characteristics of the Design of Ming Dynasty Palace Festival Costumes

This research explores the Characteristics of the Design of Ming Dynasty Palace Festival Costumes, shedding light on the intricate elements that defined the attire during this historical period. The primary aim is to unravel the unique features embedded in the design of palace festival costumes, offering insights into the cultural, social, and artistic dimensions of Ming Dynasty attire. The methodology involves in-depth examinations of historical texts, museum collections, and visual representations, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of the subject.The findings of this research unveil the meticulous craftsmanship, cultural symbolism, and societal implications embedded in the Ming Dynasty palace festival costumes. The intricate use of materials, the symbolism behind specific patterns, and the influence of seasonal and ceremonial considerations are among the key aspects explored.

(Re)Politicized and (Over)Sexualized―Wild(e) Treatments on Twenty-First-Century Viennese Stages

With Oscar Wilde’s reinvention as “Our Contemporary” and conveniently adaptable icon of postmodern culture in the last two decades, the author’s popular society comedies have evolved into an inexhaustible mine of multiple signification, inviting a broad range of interpretive disambiguation strategies. Inevitably, the diverse textual and dramaturgical schemes of adapting the plays for the twenty-first-century theatre market chiefly rely on what John Stokes has diagnosed as a “quality endemic to the plays: an interplay between performance, audience, and outside world”. Thereby engaging their biographical dimension in a “tangled web” of politics, popular culture, and postmodern aesthetics, contemporary Viennese theatrical readings of Wilde ultimately may be regarded as both reflecting and securing the playwright’s canonical survival.

DISINTEGRATION AS ONE OF THE REFLEXES OF CULTURE TO SUSTAIN ITS EXISTENCE

Culture, which encompasses everything produced by humanity, is one of the most extensively researched subjects. Various disciplines such as anthropology, archaeology, sociology, and ethnology all focus on culture, but they conduct studies by addressing it from different perspectives. A discipline relatively newer than others that focuses on culture is folklore studies. This rapidly developing discipline since its establishment in 1846 to present has made significant contributions to cultural studies, both in terms of the breadth of its research scope and the abundance of the theories and methods it employs. Folklore science, which examines a wide range of topics from oral cultural products to tangible and intangible cultural heritage, provides very important information to local and international authorities for a better understanding and survival of culture. In this study, the disintegration 2 function of culture is analyzed from a folkloric perspective. Just as cells form organs and organs constitute the human body, culture is formed by the combination of small building blocks such as motifs, cults, symbols, and behaviors. These building blocks constitute cultural elements, and the combination of cultural elements constitutes the culture of a nation. In situations like the weakening of tradition, forgetting/make forgotten in oral culture, loss of function, and cultural interactions. The building blocks that constitute cultural elements, such as motifs, symbols, and cults, detach from the whole and enter into another part and continue to preserve the old cultural element alive in the new cultural structure. Thus, culture does not cease to exist; it can continuously renew itself and ensures cultural continuity by engaging in new cultural productions. There is strong data that this situation will continue in the future. This situation identified in the study was examined together with its causes, and the application of this function on cultural elements was termed “Disintegration 1 Theory”

Guqin: The Physical Structure and Literary Significance of Chinese Traditional Musical Instruments

The Guqin, a revered symbol of Chinese cultural heritage, embodies centuries of craftsmanship and artistic expression, intertwining music, art, and literature in Chinese civilization. The primary objective of this study is to explore the physical structure and literacy significance of Chinese traditional musical instruments, focusing on the Guqin. Rooted in a comprehensive literature review, this research examines the Guqin’s historical and cultural importance, setting the stage for a detailed analysis of its physical components and portrayal in literature and art. The study was conducted in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, and it benefits from the region’s prominence in Guqin craftsmanship. Two key informants, selected based on expertise in Guqin making and historical knowledge, provided valuable insights into the instrument’s construction and cultural significance. The study elucidates the Guqin’s role as a cultural icon and bearer of literary motifs and themes through qualitative data analysis, including thematic and comparative approaches. Recommendations include interdisciplinary approaches to deepen our understanding of Chinese cultural heritage and its multifaceted manifestations in literature, art, and music.

Literacy through Composition Techniques in the Chinese Yan Huang Style of Composer Bao Yuankai

Music composition, particularly within the Chinese Yan Huang style, holds significance for its artistic merit and potential to enhance literacy development and foster cultural appreciation. This study delves into the literacy composition techniques employed by composer Bao Yuankai within the Chinese Yan Huang style, focusing on the piece “Going to Jiangzhou.” The primary objective is to analyze the literacy composition techniques in the Chinese Yan Huang style of composer Bao Yuankai. Through a multidimensional approach integrating insights from music education, cultural studies, and literacy development, the study examines instrumentation, melody, harmony, and cultural symbolism in Yuankai’s compositions. Three key informants, including music scholars, professional musicians, and music educators, provide diverse perspectives on Yuankai’s works. Qualitative data analysis methods are employed to analyze insights gathered from interviews and observations. Findings reveal Yuankai’s adept use of traditional Chinese elements alongside modern composition techniques, resulting in compositions that resonate with audiences worldwide. Suggestions include incorporating culturally relevant content into music education curricula to enhance student’s literacy skills and cultural awareness.

An analysis of female language choices and cultural identity in digital advertisement

The digital advertisement may affect cultural identity and language choice in society. Language choice gives the impact on marketing success and the perceptions of consumers towards the commercial products. It can influence cultural identity revealing the expression of cultural beliefs or core symbols deriving from the style of dress, labels, norms, and behaviours of especially the females. Thus, this study investigated concerning the following research questions: (1) How the female language choices reflected in the digital advertisement, (2) how does female cultural identity reflected in a digital advertisement. The objectives were to extent female language choices reflected in the digital advertisement and to extend female language choices reflected in digital advertisements. Method used in this study was desk research method. The data collected was advertisement selected from January to December 2022 through Youtube channel. The requirements to select the advertisements are as follows: (1) the digital advertisement promotes the beauty products that need to have women being linguistically portrayed in advertisements, (2) the Advertisement uses pictures without words excluded, and (3) the digital advertisements are well known by the customers in Indonesia context, (4) the content of digital advertisements reflects female's identity in Indonesia. The advertisements were selected as follows: (1) Dove, (2) Ms Glow Cream, (3) Wardah Cosmetics, and (5) Lux Botanical Body Wash. Language choice plays important role in advertisements. The language choice is taken into consideration to emphasize the effectiveness of the product that can persuade the female customers to be interactive to be beautiful or have positive characteristics that reflect the female’s identity in the information delivered. Moreover, the females represented their values and their identity as potential, talent, expression, characteristics, brave, and beauty that represent their values and their identity.

The Transmission and Literacy Role of Cultural Memory of Traditional Houses in the Context of Rural Revitalization

This research is part of the “Ancient Xuzhou Houses in China: Cultural Memory, Symbol and Process Reconstruction in the Context of Rural Revitalization” project. Traditional houses contain a large amount of cultural value, literacy role, and historical memory. In order to sort out the transfer process more clearly between memory and people, this study set three research objectives. First, spatial memory transmission and literacy role needs to be studied and analyzed. Then, on this basis, we will further study the method of spatial memory transmission and literacy role. Finally, the appropriate medium for spatial memory transmission is analyzed. This study used descriptive analysis to summarize and discuss the results. The results show that spatial memory transmission and literacy is a process of maintaining and transmitting social and cultural values through the use and evolution of architecture and spatial design over time. Symbols in the memory space of residential buildings are containers for storing memories, just like a mobile hard drive that records relevant memory information. Residential buildings and people are like two devices that convey information and communicate through symbols. After comparison, in the dimension of cultural memory, symbols are more social and cultural and are more suitable as a medium for transmitting spatial memory and literacy role under cultural identity. This article explains the relationship between symbols and spatial memory, through spatial memory transmission to describe how common memories are shared and reproduced among collective members through cultural memory, literacy role and symbolic translation. It can transmit cultural and historical memories between different generations and acquires the importance of spatial positioning and environmental interaction in transmitting cultural memory.

Internalization Mark Nationalism in PKn Learning for Students School Base

The purpose of study this is for describe about mark nationalism in learning pkn to students school base Method used in this study is literature review method in descriptive with use approach qualitative. Internal data sources study This is a number of sourced article from journals national discussion related mark nationalism in students school base. Research result submit that mark nationalism in students school basic, method used diverse variety. This study discuss about importance internalisation mark nationalism in learning education citizenship pkn to students school base objective main this study for highlighting role learning pkn in forming awareness nationalism at the level education base results analysis show that internalisation mark mark nationalism through learning pkn own impact positive in forming character students Learning process pkn at level school base directed For integrate knowledge about history culture symbol symbol national as well as mark moral and ethical values as part of the curriculum . Research this results show that effective learning in give distribution significant in forming generation young who have identity national strong sense of responsibility answer high social as well as ability For life peace and harmony in diverse society.

Research on the Purchase Intention of Intangible Cultural Heritage Creative Products based on Tourist Perceived Value

This study aims to explore in depth the purchasing intentions of tourists towards creative products of intangible cultural heritage, aiming to reveal the level of recognition and importance that tourists place on the intangible value carried by intangible cultural heritage during the purchasing process. By using a questionnaire survey, a total of 500 valid samples of tourists from different backgrounds and experiences were collected, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of their purchasing preferences and decision-making factors. The statistical analysis and discussion of data reveal a series of factors that affect tourist purchase intention. Firstly, uniqueness is an important influencing factor, and tourists tend to purchase products with unique cultural characteristics and historical significance because these products can arouse their interest and sense of identity. Secondly, the expression of cultural symbols also has a significant impact on purchase intention. Tourists are more willing to purchase products that reflect local culture and traditions, as these products not only have aesthetic value but also convey deep cultural connotations. In addition, emotional identification is also one of the important factors affecting purchase intention. Tourists tend to purchase products that can evoke emotional resonance and identification, as these products can stimulate their emotional experiences and memories. Finally, although price factors also have a certain impact on purchase intention, they are not decisive factors. Tourists are more willing to pay reasonable prices for products with rich cultural connotations and emotional experiences. Overall, this study reveals that tourists pay more attention to the cultural connotations, emotional experiences, and emotional identity of intangible cultural heritage creative products when purchasing them, rather than simple material attributes. This provides important references for relevant enterprises and organizations to better understand the needs and preferences of tourists, thereby developing more attractive and competitive intangible cultural heritage creative products.