Inaugural Address Research Articles

Editor-in-Chief’s inaugural address: the commitment of Archives of Hand and Microsurgery to excellence and global reach

Editor-in-Chief’s inaugural address: the commitment of Archives of Hand and Microsurgery to excellence and global reach

President's Inaugural Address: Structural engineering: an ever-evolving profession

IStructE President Mohamad Al-Dah charts his career so far and sets out his aims for 2025, including embodied carbon action, forging partnerships, mentoring and more.

The Address Forms "I," "We," and "You" as Pragmatic Markers in Joe Bidens Presidential Inaugural Speech: A Political Discourse Analysis

The Address Forms "I," "We," and "You" as Pragmatic Markers in Joe Bidens Presidential Inaugural Speech: A Political Discourse Analysis

Recalibrating Zambia through Linguistic Choices: A Faircloughian Microanalysis of Hakainde Hichilema’s Inaugural Speech as the 7th President of the Republic of Zambia

This enquiry undertook a critical discourse analysis (CDA) of President Hakainde Hichilema’s inaugural speech rendered as a text on 24th August, 2021 at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, Zambia. The research was a micro-level analysis of linguistic features prevalent in the inaugural speech, and the collective and individual significance of linguistic choices made in the context of the text and to Zambia as a whole. Considering the multi-faceted theoretical disposition of CDA, the study utilised Fairclough’s (1989) 3 Dimensional (3D) Model to CDA which proposes a textual connectivity of discourse at three-levels of analysis. The study appealed to the descriptive research design encompassing the qualitative approach complemented by the quantitative approach nested in the constructivist and positivist paradigms of reality and knowledge generation. The findings of the study established that President Hichilema used conjunctions, auxiliaries, pronouns, antonyms and synonyms but never used any collocations or proverbs. It was further established that Hichilema’s use of each type of linguistic feature had some significance. Overall, conjunctions were used to talk about beings of the same status and to connect ideas, reveal mutual inclusiveness, add ideas, show gratitude to both local and international observers, manifest two opposite states of affairs, give confidence to his audience to accept him as the new president of Zambia, and assert the cause of change in government. Auxiliaries were used to express lamentations and commitment to promises made. Furthermore, pronouns were used in the inaugural speech to show confidence and command, express possessiveness and avoid discoursal repetition. Antonyms and synonyms were chosen to show negation and comparison. In addition, the numerical analysis revealed that Hichilema was statistically intentional in his use of coordinating conjunctions, first-person plural pronouns and synonyms. The findings of the study connote that inaugural speeches are unique and serve different purposes according to their context.

Prayer, Purpose, and Expanding the Table of Possibility in Theological Education

Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton's inaugural address as President of Princeton Theological Seminary presents a critical engagement with the narratives of religious decline, particularly in the context of American Protestantism. Challenging the cultural and class-based origins of “mainline” Protestant identity, Walton critiques the limitations of meritocratic structures that dominate both religious and societal frameworks. Drawing from the parable of the banquet in Luke 14, Walton argues for a reimagined theological and educational mission—one that expands the “table of possibility” by inviting those marginalized by traditional hierarchies. This address situates Princeton Seminary as a vital force in shaping a more inclusive, accessible theological education. Walton articulates the urgency of bridging the gap between historical privilege and contemporary spiritual hunger, highlighting the Seminary's role in cultivating moral imagination, advancing hybrid and flexible educational models, and addressing global challenges of justice and faith. Through this, he advocates for a Seminary that remains grounded in its mission while boldly adapting to serve a diverse and evolving world. This work contributes to ongoing theological discourse on institutional adaptation, ecclesiastical inclusivity, and the redefinition of religious leadership in the twenty-first century.

Enhancing E-Government Proactive Services Through Advanced Data Processing Technologies

The approach of citizens to the digital world allows the public sector to provide services that cross the frontiers of traditional citizen-administration relationships. Anticipating consumer needs, fostering more satisfying relationships, and reducing resolution times are some of the goals for a new era of electronic public sector services. A concise set of proactive systems is compiled to illustrate and analyse these options. This paper focuses on analysing the key role of Big Data and Digital Twin in public administrations as tools for providing Proactive Services (PAS). It is common for government administration to consider the use of disruptive technologies to enhance services designed to improve relationships with citizens. This paper explores the use of innovative technologies to increase the number of proactive services available within public administration (Proactive Public Services - PPS), the challenges they face, and the technical limitations that arise. A change in mindset is necessary. Paraphrasing an illustrious United States president in his inaugural address: “Ask not what citizens can do for administration – ask what administration can do for its citizens.”

집회의 자유의 쟁점과 집시법의 개정방향

Although there are no explicit provisions in our Constitution, it is only peaceful and nonviolent rallies that are protected by freedom of assembly. And the permit system for assembly and demonstration is prohibited. This is because a society that can hold assembly and demonstration only under the permission of the state cannot be regarded as a democratic society. The Constitutional Court has repeatedly emphasized the importance of ensuring that political power or the public can hold assembly and demonstration in a 'place where they can be seen and heard'. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Freedom (International Convention on Civil and Political Rights), which Korea has joined and ratified to take effect of domestic law, recognizes the 'right to peaceful assembly'. Even if assembly and demonstration interferes with traffic or causes confusion in economic activities, the assembly and demonstration should be protected as long as it is peaceful, and assembly and demonstration (so-called 'illegal assembly and demonstration') that does not meet the requirements of domestic law is also subject to peaceful protection. Of course, we must respond accordingly to illegal activities. However, it is unconstitutional and anachronistic to take issue with rallies without illegal activities, drive rallies themselves illegally, and claim bans or forced dissolution. Moreover, wasn't it the government of Yoon Suk Yeol that shouted “freedom” first? In his inaugural address, he gave special meaning to 'freedom' 35 times, but it is truly incongruous to touch the freedom of rallies and demonstrations guaranteed by the Constitution. How can we increase the volume of what needs to be done only when responding to illegal activities during rallies, and what needs to be solved only in a small way? Previously, he said “freedom,” but later he is making a law that infringes on basic rights. The state should faithfully embody the values of the rule of law and democracy by guaranteeing the freedom of assembly and demonstration as much as possible, which is a key element of democracy, in line with the purpose of the Constitution and the International Human Rights Act (especially the Convention on the Rights of Freedom). Starting with the fundamental question of what is freedom of assembly in this paper, the constitution guarantees freedom of assembly, the Constitution guarantees freedom of assembly, and the ordinances review issues and problems such as “permission and prohibition” and “permission and prohibition” in anticipation of the spring of the Assembly Act, and suggest directions for revising the Assembly Act that harms freedom of assembly.

Rhetoric and President of United States Image Projection: An Analysis of the Inaugural Address Made by Donald

Before taking office, every U.S. President delivers an inaugural address to the whole nation, which is a custom and tradition in the United States. Through this administration, the president articulates his mission and resolution in his term, and he also often uses the specific occasion to build up an image of responsibility and authority of himself in the hearts of the citizens. This paper aims to conduct a discourse and rhetorical analysis, using Donald Trump's 2017 inaugural address as the corpus, with the help of corpus analysis tool AntConc4.2.4 database for frequency analysis and detailed lexical presentation. The study explores how Donald used linguistic techniques to construct his nice presidential image during the inaugural address. Finally, the research finds that Donald, by employing Aristotle's rhetorical Appeal theory, successfully portrayed himself as a "high-ranking, diligent, people-loving, and guardian of the people" presidential figure.And also it aims to provide insights into how using language can influence and mobilize public opinion by studying Aristotle's rhetoric theory and Trump's inaugural speech. Additionally, it offers the researchers a successful example of the application of Aristotelian rhetorical appeals, enhancing the understanding of how presidential images are crafted and displayed in public speeches.

Theoretical Origins and Implications of the Western Linear Development Models in Contemporary International Relations and Development Economics

Beginning with Lenin's criticism of imperialism and working through the modernization theory presented by academics such as Walt Rostow, this study attempts to investigate these development theories' theoretical roots and consequences. This paper examines the theoretical origin and contemporary implications of Imperialism, neocolonialism, neoliberalism, and trade liberalization, focusing on applying linear development models in international relations and development economics. Using critical theoretical frameworks, including Lenin's theory on imperialism, dependency theory, and modernization theory, analyzed the transformation of economic control from colonialism to the neocolonial practice perpetuated by transnational corporations and international monetary institutions. Cases including the reconstruction of the Haitian earthquake in 2010, President Trumans inaugural address, and Chiles neoliberal economic reforms under Pinochet provide an empirical examination of how trade liberalization and neoliberal policy strengthen the economic reliance of developing countries and increase their internal inequality. By challenging the traditional Western linear development model, this paper criticized how the global economic system perpetuates a hierarchical relationship between the Global South and North.

The Relations of Dependency and Independency in the Inaugural Speeches of Three Vice Chancellors of a Ghanaian University

The Relations of Dependency and Independency in the Inaugural Speeches of Three Vice Chancellors of a Ghanaian University

Unveiling Power: A Van Dijk Discourse Analysis of Prabowo's Presidential Inauguration Speech

This study examines Prabowo Subianto's presidential inauguration speech through the lens of Teun A. van Dijk's Discourse Analysis approach. Utilizing Van Dijk's framework, which emphasizes the social and cognitive dimensions of language, the analysis explores how Prabowo constructs his image, communicates key political messages, and seeks to influence public opinion during the inaugural address. By examining the linguistic features, rhetorical strategies, and underlying ideologies present in the speech, this research uncovers the ways in which Prabowo uses discourse to shape perceptions of his leadership, promote national unity, and frame political issues. The findings reveal how the speech serves as an important tool for Prabowo to communicate his vision of Indonesia and to persuade the audience of his political agenda. This study contributes to a better understanding of the role of language in political discourse and highlights the power of discourse analysis in uncovering the nuanced interplay between language, power, and politics.

Can Translation Alter Political Persona? The Case of the Rhetorical Repertoire of Obama and Trump Translated From English to Indonesian

As rhetoric in political speeches represents a particular persona that political figures strive to cultivate, that rhetoric should project the same image as the original when translated. Therefore, this study aims to explore the shifts in rhetorical strategy categories as seen in the translation of the political speeches of former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump from English to Indonesian, how they affect message correctness, and how they may change the orator's political character. In multiple case studies covering the acceptance and inauguration speeches of both Obama and Trump, some rhetoric maintains their original identities. Moreover, there are five different shifts found in the rhetoric of their speeches: 1.) a shift from rhetoric to non-rhetoric; 2.) a shift from rhetoric to lost or deleted rhetoric; 3.) a shift from a particular type of rhetoric strategy to another; 4.) lessening rhetorical power or degree of the same strategy; and 5.) a shift of propositional message. Furthermore, the study reveals that retaining rhetorical categories in the translation results in higher accuracy, whereas any shift has the opposite effect, as it changes the original rhetorical message. As a result, this raises the possibility that a particularly rhetorical-style political identity may change if a large number of alterations occur.

A Comparative Analysis of American and Vietnamese Presidents' Speeches: A Systemic Functional Grammar Perspective

This study presents a comparative analysis of the inaugural speeches of U.S. President Joe Biden and Vietnamese President To Lam, utilizing Michael Halliday's Systemic Functional Grammar (SFG) framework. By examining the Ideational (Transitivity), Interpersonal (Modality), and Textual (Texture and Cohesion) metafunctions, the study reveals how each leader's linguistic choices mirror the distinct political and cultural contexts of their respective nations. Joe Biden’s speech underscores the urgency of immediate action and crisis management, employing Material Processes to stress the importance of unity and national recovery. Conversely, To Lam's speech is rooted in long-term nation-building and the leadership of the Communist Party, with a focus on Relational Processes to reinforce collective responsibility and national unity. The Modality analysis demonstrates Joe Biden’s use of High Modality to convey decisiveness and transparency, aligning with American expectations for solid and clear commitments. In contrast, To Lam emphasizes collective duty and the Party's enduring leadership, reflecting Vietnam's socio-political ethos. Additionally, both speeches use Theme-Rheme structures and lexical repetition to ensure textual cohesion, though their cultural and ideological differences lead to distinct rhetorical approaches. By deepening our understanding of how political leaders use language to shape identities, communicate visions, and influence public perception, this study contributes to the broader field of political communication, offering insights into the strategic use of language across different cultural contexts.

Inaugural Address of the Incoming President: Our Service, Our Stories.

Inaugural Address of the Incoming President: Our Service, Our Stories.

Counseling Psychology Marches Toward Racial Justice as Society Embraces “Neutrality”

In the inaugural speech for the Society of Counseling Psychology’s Janet E. Helms Racial Justice Award, the author thanked the multiple parties responsible for establishing the award in recognition of her efforts toward promoting racial justice and for providing impetus for future generations to carry forth the mission of racial justice in the various domains that define counseling psychology. In addition, she contended that the march toward racial justice has been obscured by multicultural pluralism that denies the effects of racism on everyone regardless of culture or other isms. As a consequence, counselors’ skills are often inadequate for addressing systemic policies intended to neutralize racial justice efforts. The author proposes some crude racial justice guidelines for counselors to encourage them to mitigate the confusion that now exists with respect to racism, racial justice, and culture in our profession and society at large.

Inauguration speech for the 1983-84 Academic Year at the ‘A. Gemelli’ Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

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Performing What Is Absent: The Making of Representative Claims in the 2020 Chilean Constitutional Convention

Amid a crisis of political representation, Chile ran an institutional experiment. After a month of riots, lootings and human rights violations, in November 2019, the Chilean Parliament proposed the creation of a fully elected convention with the one objective of writing a new Constitution. The 155 members were elected in October 2020 and 62% of them were non-professional politicians but environmental activists, members of indigenous communities or feminist leaders. Inspired by the ideas of representative claim proposed by Saward and performativity coined by Butler, we analysed their inauguration speeches to observe how they attempted to constitute themselves as political representatives. We found that they relied upon four types of speech appeal in their political claims-making. We refer to these as the Agonistic (whereby the claim-maker purported to speak for “us” as opposed to “them”); the Climactic (whereby the claim-maker offered themselves as an embodiment of a historical coming of age for a particular group); the Biographical (the claim-maker focuses upon their personal qualities of identity with empathy towards a group); and the Trustee (whereby, adhering to more conventional rhetoric of representation, a claim-maker sets out their qualification to acknowledge and look after the interests and values of a particular group).

The Implementation of Interpersonal Function in Political Speeches: Analysis of Attitude Resources in President Biden’s Inaugural Address in the United States

The Implementation of Interpersonal Function in Political Speeches: Analysis of Attitude Resources in President Biden’s Inaugural Address in the United States

INTERPRETING POLITICAL DISCOURSE: SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION ANALYSIS OF DONALD TRUMP’S INAUGURAL ADDRESS FROM ENGLISH TO RUSSIAN

naugural speeches are significant public addresses delivered by newly elected leaders during their swearing-in ceremonies. These speeches typically outline the leader's vision, goals, and policy priorities for their term in office.This study delves into the intricate realm of simultaneous interpretation, focusing on the interpretation challenges and strategies employed during the interpretation of Donald Trump's Inaugural Address from English to Russian. The aim of the article is to identify the strategies utilized by simultaneous interpreters during the interpretation of Donald Trump's inaugural speech from English to Russian, and to conduct a comparative analysis between the translated version and the original text.To analyze simultaneous interpretation, we relied on an official interpretation by skilled interpreters. When conducting a translation comparative analysis, we relied on the classification of V.M. Ilyukhin. Analysis methods encompass theoretical material review, descriptive analysis, a comparative examination of thesource andtarget texts, andtranslation analysis.Theanalysis highlights theuseof various interpretation strategies, with a particular emphasis on thecompression strategy, indicating theintricate nature of interpreting political discourse. Theprevalence of thecompression strategy suggests interpreters' adaptation to therapid pace of speech common in English-speaking political contexts. Thecompression strategy is recognized as a vital tool in theinterpreter's toolkit, falling into thecategory of techniques that interpreters should employ.The theoretical significance of this study lies in revealing the strategies used by simultaneous interpreters in the context of Donald Trump's speech, which contributes to understanding the peculiarities of translating political speechesin the international arena.The practical importance of this study lies in offering guidance and practical skills for translators who deal with political speeches, which helps to improve the quality and adequacy of translation in such contexts.

Conceptual Metaphors and Image Schemas in the conceptualization of Neoliberalism and Socialism in Presidential Inauguration Speeches. An infometric approach

Introduction: This study explores how neoliberalism and socialism are conceptualized through image schemas in political discourse. These conceptual frameworks are best analyzed using the Conceptual Metaphor Theory, specifically its analytical tool of image schemas. The metaphorical structures identified in the analyzed texts reflect a polarized stance, particularly opposing right-wing ideologies. Neoliberalism is metaphorically framed as something negative, associated with darkness, evil, and positioned downward. Objective: To analyze how neoliberalism and socialism are conceptualized in political discourse using image schemas. Methods: The study employed a bibliographic review to collect and analyze political texts, focusing on metaphorical language. Articles were selected based on relevance and discarded if they lacked clear metaphorical usage or did not align with the research focus. The analysis utilized the Conceptual Metaphor Theory to identify image schemas in the discourse. Development: The study highlights that the conceptual metaphors present in political discourse shape public perception by framing neoliberalism as inherently negative, using metaphors of darkness and downward movement. Conversely, socialism is portrayed through positive metaphors, symbolizing light and upward movement. This metaphorical polarization reflects broader societal and political divisions, where language reinforces ideological opposition. Conclusions: The study concludes that political discourse consistently uses conceptual metaphors to portray neoliberalism negatively and socialism positively. These metaphors contribute to reinforcing ideological divisions, emphasizing the role of language in shaping political perspectives. The objective of understanding these conceptualizations was met through the identification of recurring metaphorical patterns