Innovative Style Research Articles

Roslan Jomel’s Experimental Short Stories and the Influences of Marquez and Murakami

In the 1970s, experimental Malay short stories underwent a profound change. Different factors such as writers’ exposure to other part of the world literature reading materials, including such schools of thought and international authors’ works, result in changes of writing techniques. Recent decade has witnessed the continued growth of experimental short stories and the emergence of numerous new authors with innovative styles and techniques. Roslan Jomel is one of the few experimental short story writers with a penchant for experimenting with new techniques and styles, to the point where critics have praised his originality and freshness. Considering this innovation, the purpose of this article is to describe the styles and techniques utilised by Roslan Jomel in his short stories. Through interviews with the writer and textual analysis of his short stories, it is evident that the short story writer demonstrates a proclivity for new narrative styles and techniques that contradict the conventions of previous experimental short story writing. His exposure to the works of international literary figures such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Haruki Murakami impacted his new techniques and styles. The influences of both authors in Roslan Jomel’s short stories is seen from the perspective of experimental fiction by Julie Armstrong

A mix-methods concept testing study of short videos for the national anti-cigarette gift giving campaign in China

ObjectiveThe study aimed to evaluate the potential effect of creative concepts and scripts of different short videos for the “National Anti-Cigarette Gift Giving Campaign” during the Chinese Lunar New Year. MethodsThe concept testing study used a mix-method design combining quantitative survey and qualitative group discussion. Online focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted among general population in Beijing, the capital city, and Xining City, Qinghai Province in China in December 2021. A total of 192 participants were recruited and divided into 16 FGD groups by age, sex, smoking history, and socio-economic level. ResultsA total of five short videos were tested. Both quantitative and qualitative findings showed that the concepts and scripts of all the alternative short videos were easy to understand, but differences were observed in their potential to change participants’ behavioral intentions of cigarette gift-giving and culture appropriateness. “Gamified couple at home” was considered as the most suitable short video for wide dissemination during the Chinese Lunar New Year because of its innovative style and potential effectiveness in changing behavioral intentions. Although the short video themed “Gifting harm” showed a pronounced impact on personal motivation to not give cigarettes as gifts, it was not recommended due to the cultural inappropriateness. ConclusionFuture development of public service advertisements such as short videos targeting tobacco control is suggested to use evidence-based research to identify the most effective and appropriate concepts. Due consideration should be extended to the cultural appropriateness of communication content and its alignment with the relevant occasion.

Neoclassicism with a British Accent: Edwardian and Georgian Reflections in Russian Architecture of the 1900s–1910s

The article is dedicated to one of the stylistic trends of architecture of the Russian Empire in the early decades of the 20th century, namely neoclassics. The repertoire of classical architecture as such is cosmopolitan, but the very idea of arousing the classics at the beginning of the last century, marked by the appearance of Art Nouveau and the beginnings of modernism, turned out to be equally close to Great Britain in the Edwardian era and Russia during the time of the last emperor. This unanimity in the rejection of stylistic innovations is interesting as a phenomenon and undoubtedly deserves special study. At this stage, it can be stated that in Russian neoclassicism there was also a place for Anglomania, which was expressed, however, not in formal echoes of the Edwardian style, but in an interest in the history of the British classical tradition (primarily, the architecture of the Georgian era). The Edwardian idea of reviving the noble style of the past was embodied in Russia both in direct appeals to the legacy of Charles Cameron, who, serving the order of Catherine the Great, was an agent of Georgian architecture, and in an appeal to English scholars, who provided rich material on ancient Roman archaeology. The English influence in Russian neoclassicism is traced in the article from the very beginning (i. e. the moment when the Mansion of the Racing Society in Moscow, considered the first building of this stylistic movement, was designed by Ivan Zholtovsky in 1903) through the programmatic “Cameron-style” architecture of the Prince Sergey Shcherbatov’s house in the same place, created by Alexander Tamanyan, to those “Georgian” apartments inside the Palace on the Moika river embankment that were designed by Andrey Beloborodov for Prince Felix Yusupov, one of the most famous Anglomaniacs of St. Petersburg. “Georgian” reflections are also found in the Moscow mansion of Gavriil Tarasov built by Zholtovsky. Its exterior contains some references not only to Palladio’s Palazzo Thiene (Vicenza), but also to London’s Burlington House designed by Colen Campbell. Thus, the British “accent” in Russian neoclassicism of the 1900s–1910s sounds no less obvious than the Italian one.

"A Somewhat Remarkable Letter": Chambers, Poe, Whitman, Thoreau, and the Invention of the Prose Poem in Antebellum America

ABSTRACT: This essay explores the far-reaching influence on antebellum American literature of the January 1845 publication of Robert Chambers's anonymous Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation , the first fully articulated exposition of evolutionary theory to appear in English. In Explanations , published in New York in 1846, Chambers replied forcefully to his scientific and theological critics and then correctly claimed that his work represented nothing less than a complete conceptual revolution, not only in science but in our understanding of the nature and purpose of existence itself. Focusing on Poe, Whitman, and Thoreau, this essay argues that Vestiges provided not only essential subject matter for these writers, but also provoked each to develop a productive set of heuristics, or open-ended methods of problem-solving. The revolutionary moment sparked by Vestiges led each to engage in a rethinking of the nature and purpose of literature and to develop stylistic innovations that came to change the direction of American literature itself.

An Analytical study of Imam Abu Nu’aim Isfahani's book "Dala’il-ul- Nubuwwah

Abu Nu’aim Asfahani holds a significant place in Muslim biographical literature, particularly for his work on the biography of The Holy Prophet (PBUH). His contribution to the field seems to be characterized by a commitment to factual accuracy, impartial research, and adherence to high moral standards. The emphasis on avoiding emotions and ambitions in favor of objective research reflects a dedication to portraying the life of The Holy Prophet (PBUH) with authenticity. The mention of "Dala’il-ul-Nubuwwah" as one of Abu Naeem Asfahani's notable works suggests that he not only engaged with existing biographical works but also contributed innovatively to the field. The description of Abu Naeem Asfahani's work as ornamented and beautified with innovative styles implies that he brought a unique and creative approach to biographical writing. This contribution is said to have provided new perspectives for future generations of biographers. Your statement highlights the educational and scholarly significance of studying Abu Naeem Asfahani's biographical work for those interested in understanding and following the holy life of The Holy Prophet (PBUH). It seems to underscore the idea that his writings serve as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to delve into the history and teachings of Islam. Overall, the description paints a picture of Abu Naeem Asfahani as a pioneering figure in Muslim biographical literature, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of the life and teachings of The Holy Prophet (PBUH) in a manner that reflects both scholarly rigor and a sense of responsibility.

Functional performance of octagonal plan mosques-analysis of octagonal plan mosques in Mosul

The identity of Islamic cities is distinctly manifested through their congregational mosques, primarily characterized by their continuous and stable function, epitomized by the five daily congregational prayers. The performance of a mosque is intricately linked to a set of religious, organizational, structural, and economic determinants. and it is closely tied to the functional and architectural attributes of its elements and spaces. The historic congregational mosques in the Islamic world have predominantly adhered to the architectural model of the Prophet's Mosque, characterized by its rectangular form. In modern mosques, various factors such as technological advancements, and cultural and scientific influences have led to architectural trends and stylistic innovations. These innovations have aimed to enhance the efficiency and performance of congregational mosques, one of which is the octagonal form. The research problem centred on the utilization of the octagonal shape and its adaptability in the context of the congregational mosques in the city of Mosul and its suitability for optimal mosque functioning. The research sought to elucidate the appropriateness of employing the octagonal form in congregational mosques by analysing samples with octagonal layouts in Mosul to investigate the extent to which this form influenced the characteristics of the mosque. The research concluded that all octagonal layouts had undergone modifications and expansions to rectify the unsuitable layout, indicating that the octagonal form is foreign to the traditional mosque typology. Furthermore, it is subject to additional alterations to accommodate the functional and architectural requirements of the congregational mosque.

A Freer Couplet by Gui Fu: Memory, Style, and Virtue in Qing Calligraphy

Couplet in Clerical Script by Gui Fu at the National Museum of Asian Art’s Freer Gallery of Art, dated to 1793, involves important references to early textual artifacts. This article focuses on how such references engendered historical experience for scholars in the social circle of Gui. A gift to Huang Yi, the calligraphy first evokes the sensorial experience of an inscription at Huishan Temple in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. In addition, its uniform and vigorous brushstrokes point to the origin story of clerical script. Weng Fanggang, a colleague of Gui, further took up the eleventh-century concept of “substantial and thick” to code the style into an expression of sincerity. The calligraphic work details how Qing intellectuals appropriated ancient texts to commemorate social relationships, pursue stylistic innovation, and justify aesthetic preference.

The Influence of Mass Media on Luxury Fashion Brand Marketing Strategies: A Case Study of Herms

In this era of information and technology, mass media plays a crucial role in various aspects of commerce. The fashion industry is closely related to audience feedback and the social environment. The fashion trend is changing rapidly and constantly. It is imperative for the industry to rapidly disseminate its unique ideas and gather information from customers and competitors. This situation enables fashion brands to adjust their marketing strategies, pursue commercial benefits, and create innovative styles. Therefore, utilization of media tools has become a prerequisite for triumphing in the competitive commerce landscape. This essay adopts a case study research method to analyze the impact of mass media on the marketing strategies of luxury fashion brands. Moreover, it aims to compare traditional marketing strategies with contemporary ones. Then, it delves into the forthcoming issues that luxury fashion brands may encounter due to advancements in media development. Finally, give solutions to luxury fashion brands in the era of mass media. The conclusion is that luxury fashion brands need to fully integrate their classical and digital marketing strategies. While maintaining their stylish and opulent attributes, the brands need to take advantage of mass media platforms. The goal is to capture the customers psychology and enhance the customers buying experience.

A Comparison and Combination of Modern and Historical Architecture

Considering the rapid development of today's society, earth-shaking changes have taken place in many areas, and the field of architecture is no exception. More and more new buildings are emerging. Some of them are built with different materials, some are in innovative styles, and some are for diverse uses. People can clearly find the differences between modern buildings and ancient buildings, including the differences in materials, uses, structures, etc. By tracing and analyzing the relationship between ancient architecture and modern architecture, this paper discusses the architectural style, materials, and how to combine the two. It can be concluded that there are differences existing in materials, structures, and space utilization between ancient and modern buildings. Ancient buildings pay attention to beauty and the embodiment of national spirit, but they do not perform well in the fire resistance and the construction period is long. Modern buildings focus on practicality and safety but may allow less daylighting to enter or have other unreasonable designs. Therefore, the materials and styles of ancient buildings and modern buildings can be well integrated to maximize the role of architecture.

The Prosaics of Weak Grammar: Novel Theory at the Crossroads of Linguistic Transformation

Abstract Novelistic sentences dramatically simplified in structure and contracted in length throughout the 1800s and early 1900s. This article places these changes within the longer process of grammatical “weakening” (the loss of inflection for regular order). Building on the linguist Otto Jespersen's theorization of the relationship between grammar and social change, the article argues that the grammar of modern novels, irrespective of their representational content or individuating style, has a proleptic relation to the rise of mass society. The problems that Georg Lukács and Theodor Adorno would articulate in terms of reification and alienation are already enacted grammatically as words break down into their linguistic properties and increasingly derive their meaning through placement. The article focuses on three pivotal moments of this development: the “prosification,” or the virtual conflation of poetic and prosaic syntax, in the Romantic era; the conspicuous intensification of uninflected prose that is generally taken to be the stylistic innovation of the modernist era exemplified by Virginia Woolf; and the sedimentation of syntax into generic idioms in subsequent decades in such writers as Doris Lessing and Samuel Beckett. Novelistic grammar, precisely by prefiguring the social changes to come, models a rationality that constrains the possibilities of moving past those changes. By analyzing the contradictions constitutive of novelistic grammar, this article questions what is reinforced or foreclosed in the endless generativity of grammar.

New media art design based on fast visual segmentation and 3D image processing

Acquiring innovative styles and compositions from intricate and heterogeneous artistic imagery has emerged as a pivotal research quandry within contemporary new media art image conception. In a concerted effort to adeptly distill the quintessence of artistic styles and elements embedded within these visuals, an innovative methodology is posited herein, underpinned by an enhanced U-net segmentation framework and harmoniously fused with the surface extraction image reconstruction algorithm. This meticulous amalgamation endeavors to attain accurate segmentation and tridimensional reconstruction of the artistry encapsulated in these images. Primarily, the imagery is meticulously partitioned, culminating in an output that artfully encapsulates the inherent artistic attributes. Subsequently, this segmentation outcome is adeptly reconstituted, bestowing form to a three-dimensional artistry model. Empirical validation substantiates the efficacy of this approach, with the method’s Mean Intersection over the Union (MIoU) parameter yielding an impressive score of 0.939 in segmentation performance. Moreover, the peak signal-to-noise ratio and structural similarity attain commendable zeniths of 38.16 and 0.9808, respectively, underscoring the excellence of the reconstruction process. The proposed methodology demonstrates its prowess in exacting segmentation and comprehensive reconstruction of semantic intricacies and nuanced features pervading the realm of artistic imagery. Consequently, this novel methodology augments artists’ capacity to discern diverse artistic paradigms and fabricate superlative new media art compositions of heightened caliber.

Осовременивание российского уголовно-процессуального закона как жизненно важного инструмента правового регулирования

The reason for writing the article was the date – 20 years from the date
 of entry into force of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation. This
 circumstance was used as a pretext to study the current state of its scope and the limits
 of legal regulation. Against the background of some historical generalizations and mention
 of radically changed fundamental provisions, he considered the theoretical concept and
 the most significant innovations of the Russian criminal procedure legislation, thanks
 to which changes in the content and forms of law enforcement activity could occur, as
 well as positive changes in the mechanism of observance of human and civil rights and
 freedoms in criminal proceedings. The criminal procedure legislation itself is regarded
 as the expected result of many years of scientific research and painstaking legislative
 work. It has everything necessary for public recognition for many years, and recognizes
 the absence of ideological dogmas, which were saturated with its predecessors, as an
 important stylistic innovation. We believe that the Code needs to improve its wording. It
 is difficult to use it because of the many references in one article to others, the lack of
 detail of individual regulations and a number of systemic shortcomings.

Tracing the Figure of Roland Barthes in The Argonauts : A "many-gendered mother" of Maggie Nelson's Heart

ABSTRACT: Roland Barthes is among the thinkers and artists whom Maggie Nelson claims as her "many-gendered mothers" in The Argonauts (2015). This essay foregrounds Nelson's mode of engagement with Barthes's work, proposing that she replicates the active, writerly reading that Barthes himself advocates in S/Z (1970) and elsewhere. Where Nelson expresses deep affinity with Barthes, she also brings herself to his work and pushes against and beyond it. In my analysis, there are four axes to this active engagement with Barthes in The Argonauts : firstly, Nelson establishes Barthes as a foundational figure in her intertextual, queer literary lineage. Secondly, Nelson experiments with Barthes's formal and stylistic innovations. Thirdly, Barthes provides a foil for Nelson's recuperation of maternal subjectivity. Finally, Nelson builds on Barthes's writings on love to attest to the joy and viability of queer kinship. In foregrounding Nelson's (re)readings of Barthes, I elucidate her work and its citational politics, while inviting new perspectives on his. As a reader of The Argonauts , moreover, I find I must comb the text's layers to find meaning, bringing myself to its (typographical) gaps. Nelson's work, like that of Barthes, invites a mode of reading that makes space for dialogue, intimacy, and intellectual innovation.

“METAPAD” (METAbolic PAthways Decoded) – a gaming innovation to ease the complexity of metabolic pathways by promoting self-directed, active, participatory learning in small groups

BackgroundIn medical education, the conventional didactic lectures make the learning process tedious and cause disinterest among students. To overcome this, an effective experiential learning integrated with game-based approach that intends to make the learning process fun filled, interesting and enhance the active participation of students to understand complex topics in a simple and optimum manner should be adopted.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study is to assess the efficiency of a puzzle-based innovation, METAPAD (METAbolic PAthways Decoded) in understanding the complexity of biochemical pathways by enhancing the self-directed learning of students through active engagement in small groupsMethodsIn this mixed-method study, 103 first professional year medical students in small groups were enrolled for the METAPAD gaming puzzle-based learning activity. The puzzles were integrated with a relevant clinical case study. Decoding the puzzle after identification of the metabolic pathway involved in the case was conducted in level 1,2 and 3 with increasing complexity of puzzles at every level. Following the puzzle activity, A 21-item questionnaire was administered to evaluate the usefulness of the innovation and students’ perceptions towards different learning styles. Also, students’ feedback was obtained through personal interviews for qualitative analysis and thematic analysis was performed.ResultsOne hundred and three first year undergraduate medical students participated in the study. Most of the students perceived the METAPAD gaming puzzle to be an effective and innovative style of learning. There was not any significant association between age, gender and acceptance towards the METAPAD gaming puzzle. The predominant type of learning style among the students was multimodal (49.5%). Also, there was no great influence of the learning styles on the overall perception towards the METAPAD gaming puzzle. However, learners emphasized the need to focus more while solving the puzzles.ConclusionStudents perceive the METAPAD gaming puzzle as an actively engaging teaching-learning method that enhances their creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. It promotes self-directed learning of complex pathways in biochemistry which helps in remembering and recalling information and improves their learning skills.

A 36,200-year-old carving from Grotte des Gorges, Amange, Jura, France

The earliest European carvings, made of mammoth ivory, depict animals, humans, and anthropomorphs. They are found at Early Aurignacian sites of the Swabian Jura in Germany. Despite the wide geographical spread of the Aurignacian across Europe, these carvings have no contemporaneous counterparts. Here, we document a small, intriguing object, that sheds light on this uniqueness. Found at the Grotte des Gorges (Jura, France), in a layer sandwiched between Aurignacian contexts and dated to c. 36.2 ka, the object bears traces of anthropogenic modifications indicating intentional carving. Microtomographic, microscopic, three-dimensional roughness and residues analyses reveal the carving is a fragment of a large ammonite, which was modified to represent a caniformia head decorated with notches and probably transported for long time in a container stained with ochre. While achieving Swabian Jura-like miniaturization, the Grotte des Gorges specimen displays original features, indicating the craftsman emulated ivory carvings while introducing significant technical, thematic, and stylistic innovations. This finding suggests a low degree of cultural connectivity between Early Aurignacian hunter-gatherer groups in the production of their symbolic material culture. The pattern conforms to the existence of cultural boundaries limiting the transmission of symbolic practices while leaving space for the emergence of original regional expressions.

Digitalization in Healthcare - Mobile Health (M-Health) Applications

Nowadays, the rapid and effective delivery of health services is a very important issue. The integration of health services into technology-based systems has ensured the integration of the health field with an innovative style. With the development of technology and the diversification of technological tools, important steps have been taken in the digitalization of health services. These steps are taken for the digitalization of health services offer great opportunities for the health sector. The fact that health institutions follow the digitalization process closely and adapt quickly to this process has brought many advantages. This process provides great convenience in terms of providing better health services for both individuals who want to benefit from health services and all other stakeholders, as well as health personnel working in private or public institutions. Moreover, the concept of digital health, which has gained importance with the digitalization of health services, has many applications in itself. These are wearable technologies, virtual reality technologies, tele-medicine, e-health, 3d printers and m-health applications. Among these applications, mobile health technology makes a significant contribution to the delivery of health services. İndividuals witness new developments in technology day by day and adapt easily to these developments. İncreasing demand for smartphones/devices is a result of these developments. Therefore, mobile health applications that enable remote access and can be easily downloaded to smart devices are actively used by many users. İt is possible to say that mobile health applications have positive effects as well as negative effects, especially on privacy and trust. Examples of these mobile health applications developed by the Turkey Ministry of Health are applications such as “Hayat Eve Sigar”, “Korona Onlem”, “E-Nabız”, “MHRS (Central Physician Appointment System)” which have been popular recently. İn this study, it is aimed to examine the positive and negative effects on health services by giving information about mobile health applications developed by the Turkey Ministry of Health for both citizens and health personnel.

High Modernism and Populism in Post-War Japan: Tanaka Kakuei’s Plan for Remodelling the Japanese Archipelago

A sweeping proposal to re-orient development from Japan’s metropolitan core to its peripheries, Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei’s 1972 “Plan to Remodel the Japanese Archipelago” was published as a bestselling book and helped propel Tanaka to the premiership. This article argues that the Plan was part of an innovative style of politics that defies a standard dichotomy of technocracy and populism in scholarship on Japanese politics. Tanaka’s plan and its genesis are informative on three levels: (i) individual biography, represented by the remarkable political figure of Tanaka; (ii) domestic politics and Japan’s trajectory of regional development; and (iii) the international environment, as it was deeply informed by global forces in the early 1970s. As an embodiment of “high modernism,” the Plan had major potential and pitfalls and shaped the fabric of Japanese life well after Tanaka’s years in office.

Monolithic multistage solar-to-steam device for tandemly generating freshwater and electricity with superb efficiency

As an increasingly attractive global issue, water-power nexus is strongly interplayed and promoted with each other. To solve the mutual expenditure in a low energy-consumption way, hydropower cogeneration nanotechnology rose in an innovative style which strove to explore an integrated design on tandem production of fresh water and power synergistically. Herein, we firstly designed a bionic honeycomb multi-stage solar-thermal-electricity co-generation device (MSTE) with the highlights of its composability, detachability and scalability. A high freshwater production rate is achieved by constructing multi-stage solar evaporator device to recycle the latent heat of prior water vapor in each steamer stage, such as 7-stage MSTE could realize 2.79 kg·m−2·h−1. Simultaneously integrating moist-electric generators (MEG) on the 8–10 stages, a moist-electric generation electricity output of 55.3 mW·m−2 was achieved. This auspicious design of multi-stage hydropower cogeneration device can sufficiently utilize energy by sharing the identical framework system so exhibits a great potential to realize both clean water and electricity production with zero CO2 emission, optimal energy conversion pathway.

SOLDIERS ON STAGE: ATHENIAN ATTITUDES TOWARDS MERCENARIES IN MENANDER'S COMEDIES

In many of his comedies, Menander puts on stage the figure of the mercenary soldier. A survey of extant plays confirms that these characters are no lawless brutes but sympathetic figures, good Athenian citizens who act according to the laws and social norms of the polis. Previous scholarship has interpreted Menander's characterization of soldiers as a stylistic innovation from the stock type of the braggart soldier. Instead, I argue that his comedies reflect Athenian popular perception of mercenary service. A comparison with the depiction of mercenaries in Isaeus’ speeches confirms that Athenians did not look down on individuals who chose to serve abroad for money.

Laboratoryjny Plan Daltoński według Helen Parkhurst

The aim of this article is to describe an original and revolutionary, as for the times, concept of teaching called the Dalton Laboratory Plan or the Dalton Plan, which has been founded by a widely committed, ambitious and humble reformer of world education – Helen Parkhurst. The biography of the founder, the goals of Dalton education, its main assumptions and teachers’ reflections who work in accordance with the Dalton Plan provision in the 1930s are briefly presented. Since its foundation, this revolutionary concept of teaching continues to thrive in education and teaching practices, inspiring many involved practitioners, teachers and children to apply this innovative style of work.