Intersection Of Culture Research Articles

Navigating GDPR Compliance: The Intersection of Data Governance, Accountability, and Organizational Culture

This Abstract highlights the GDPR's important role in shaping data protection practices within the EU and its broader implications for data governance. The GDPR harmonizes data protection laws across EU, establishing comprehensive guidelines for the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data. The GDPR directs significant penalties for non-compliance, thereby reinforcing the importance of adhering to data protection standards. Additionally the GDPR also validates the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, and accountability in the processing of personal data.

Food, glorious food! The intersection of food cultures and creative tourism in Brunei

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to apply the theoretical frameworks of resource-based view (RBV) and Social Creativity to elucidate insights related to food cultures and creative tourism in the context of Brunei. This addresses an important gap in the literature to unpack how food cultures and creative tourism can become a vehicle for the diversification of a country’s reliance on oil and gas as primary industries.Design/methodology/approachA case study approach was taken in this research, utilising both primary and secondary data such as social media posts, media reports and semi-structured interviews to shed light on an emerging niche market in Brunei tourism.FindingsThe research revealed the entrepreneurial mindset of local food chefs and enthusiasts in showcasing Bruneian heritage and cultures, supported by government campaigns and technological advances. This lends further evidence that food cultures and creative tourism can be a lever for a national economic diversification strategy and can be validated elsewhere.Research limitations/implicationsThis is one of the first studies to investigate the intersection of the RBV and Social Creativity to advance the theory and practice of tourism in South East Asia.Practical implicationsThe intersection of food cultures and creative tourism within Brunei is dovetailed into the theoretical frameworks of the RBV and Wilson’s Social Creativity Framework. This is evidenced in a diversification strategy emerging from the case study of Brunei, where food is earmarked as a heritage resource and leverages individual, and in particular, young people’s creativity to generate a niche tourism market for the country.Social implicationsThe paper illuminates the role of technology as a vehicle for the discourses of creativity, reflexivity, education and economy to flourish. Through co-created content on social media, food heritage and creative tourism experiences are foregrounded and assisted by the entrepreneurs in reaching their desired audiences. Arguably, such tools helped the country alleviate the devastating impacts of COVID-19 and thrust domestic food tourism experiences into the spotlight, like other destinations.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies to investigate the intersection of the RBV and Social Creativity to advance the theory and practice of tourism in South East Asia.

Reflections on Religious, Cultural, and Political Dynamics in Contemporary Studies

This issue of Religious: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama dan Lintas Budaya presents a collection of eight articles that examine the intricate intersections of religion, culture, and politics in Indonesia and beyond. The studies explore a range of topics, including the regulation of religious practices, the politicisation of Islamophobia, the influence of social networks on political behaviour, and the use of digital platforms in preserving cultural values. The issue also delves into local religious responses to agricultural crises and the role of religious identity in fostering social cohesion. Together, these articles contribute to broader discussions on how religious and cultural practices adapt to changing societal contexts, providing valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and academics.

Culinary narratives: Exploring the socio-cultural dynamics of food culture in Africa

This paper delves into the multifaceted dimensions of food culture in Africa beyond culinary practices. It examines the socio-cultural significance of food consumption, production, and distribution in shaping identities, social structures, and community relationships. Through case studies and ethnographic research, it explores how food serves as a lens for understanding issues such as globalization, colonial legacies, and cultural hybridity, highlighting how food culture intersects with broader socio-political dynamics on the continent. Culinary Narratives: Exploring the Socio-Cultural Dynamics of Food Culture in Africa Culinary narratives in African literature provide a unique lens through which to explore the socio-cultural dynamics of food culture on the continent. This review delves into the rich tapestry of food-related stories, traditions, and practices in African societies, highlighting their significance in shaping identity, community, and cultural exchange. This study examines the role of culinary narratives in African literature, focusing on how food-related stories and traditions reflect and influence socio-cultural dynamics. By analyzing a range of literary works from different African countries and regions, this study aims to uncover the diverse ways in which food culture is represented and its impact on African societies. Studying culinary narratives in African literature is crucial for understanding the complexities of food culture and its role in shaping identity and social relations. Food is not just sustenance in African societies; it is a form of communication, a marker of identity, and a medium through which cultural traditions are preserved and shared. By exploring culinary narratives, we gain insights into the values, beliefs, and traditions that define African cultures. This study argues that culinary narratives in African literature offer a rich and multifaceted portrayal of food culture, highlighting its significance in shaping identity, community, and cultural exchange. Through the analysis of various literary works, this study seeks to illuminate the diverse ways in which food is represented and its impact on African societies. In conclusion, culinary narratives in African literature offer a unique and insightful perspective on the socio-cultural dynamics of food culture on the continent. By exploring these narratives, we gain a deeper understanding of the diverse ways in which food is used to communicate, celebrate, and preserve cultural heritage in African societies.

‘The spirit will be here, and hopefully the music too’ perceptions of the future of culture and heritage in the context of climate change on Fanø

ABSTRACT Despite much attention to physical aspects of climate change, the relationship between climate change and culture has thus far received little attention in research. Cultures develop over time and are shaped by place-specific factors such as history, landscape, weather, flora and fauna. Climate change affects these contextual factors, and as such will have consequences for the cultures shaped by them. In addressing the intersection of culture and climate change, the paper draws on a qualitative study on Fanø, a low-lying Danish island in the Wadden Sea. We illustrate how the cultural heritage of Fanø’s seafaring past plays an important role in the everyday culture of the present. The cultural heritage and the nature of Fanø are at the core of the island’s identity. As climate change will affect the community’s ability to maintain their cultural heritage and will change the island’s natural values, it will affect what it means to be Fanniker.

The Geostrategic Significance Of Syunik: Balancing Regional And Global Powers

Syunik, the southern region of Armenia, occupies a pivotal and geostrategic position at the intersection of diverse cultures and geopolitical interests, due to its geographical position and natural resources. After the 44-day Artsakh War in 2020, the issue of unblocking communication channels was raised again. In this context, projects promoted by different states, are studied, particularly, the importance of Syunik in those programs. Thus, the article explores the intricate layers of Syunik's strategic relevance, examining its impact on regional stakeholders and global powers alike.

The Lost Cherokee

Abstract When Gwendolyn moves across the country, they also relocate their mother—diagnosed with dementia and requiring residential care—closer to them. With their mother's cognitive decline comes the revelation that she has forgotten the family is Cherokee, a discovery that encourages Gwendolyn to examine how they process and understand their own identities. Using the ethnographic research of James Mooney as a touchstone for explorations, Gwendolyn searches for meaning and understanding in intersections of culture, storytelling, family, language, and disability. Through braided fragments of meditation, introspection, and memory, Gwendolyn excavates and reconciles the forms of loss that dominate their thinking.

Forum: Global Wine at the Intersection of Climate and Culture

Forum: Global Wine at the Intersection of Climate and Culture

Psychopolitics in Martin Crimp's No One Sees the Video

Byung-Chul Han is a contemporary South Korean-German philosopher known for his work on the intersection of philosophy, culture, and technology. Along with the burnout society, the transparency society, the palliative society, and the infocracy, one of his essential concepts is psychopolitics, which refers to the methods and strategies employed by ruling classes to exert political and economic control over human psychology to better understand individual behaviour within a community. It explores how capitalism, emphasizing personal responsibility and productivity, has led to the internalization of oppressive structures and the erosion of collective resistance. Martin Crimp's theatre is at the confluence of late twentieth-century capitalism and early twenty-first-century neoliberalism. In No One Sees the Video, one of the most distinguished plays ever written in the post-wall period on late capitalism, Martin Crimp portrays a world in decay under the control of psycho-power, as Byung-Chul Han pinpoints. He carefully shows the impact of consumerism addiction on individuals imposed by capitalism, highlighting the role of the human psyche. The purpose of this study is to investigate Martin Crimp's portrayal of psychopolitics in No One Sees the Video.

Integrating popular culture tourism in local communities: a scoping review and ways forward

ABSTRACT There is nowadays a growing scholarship examining the intersection of popular culture and tourism. Most of this literature reveals that much of this work is grounded in an optimistic predisposition about the positive effects that tourism induced by popular culture has for locales. This is mainly featured in the dominant management discourse that feeds an overly positive tone about the benefits of popular culture for tourism development. However, there is a less loud line of scholarship originated in critical social studies that views regional popular culture tourism contexts in a more nuanced way bearing dubious outcomes. To address these shortcomings, the purpose of this scoping review is to demarcate and establish the strategic role of popular culture in regional tourism development. We put forward that a holistic approach entails the comprehensive treatment and multi-level embeddedness of popular culture tourism into regional contexts, epitomised by their territorial capital. On this basis, we present the predominant themes shaping the discourse in the field of popular culture tourism by discerning its two primary disciplinary streams, namely management and critical studies. Next, implications are drawn for the sustainable territorial touristification of places by leveraging comprehensively the development of popular culture tourism in local communities.

Exploring Intersections of Culture and Challenging Behaviors: Perspectives from Korean Caregivers

Exploring Intersections of Culture and Challenging Behaviors: Perspectives from Korean Caregivers

Trauma-informed systems change training has transcultural, transcontinental transformative healing power: An analysis of leaders in the United States and Angola, Africa.

The Institute for Trauma-Informed Systems Change (ITISC) facilitated a 2-day, 12-hr trauma-informed workshop, delivered virtually, using the Training for Change curriculum. The workshop took place in Portuguese in September 2021 with a group of Angolan leaders (N = 51) and in May 2022, in English, with neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) workers from the United States (N = 73). Surveys were administered before (Time [T] 0) and after the workshop (T1) and consisted of demographic questions and the Survey for Trauma-Informed Systems Change (STISC), which assesses system-wide knowledge and attitudes about trauma-informed systems change and the intersection of culture, safety, and acceptance in the workplace. At T1, 18 (35.3%) participants in the Angolan leaders' group and 46 (63.0%) in the NICU group completed the surveys. Mean scores on the STISC Self-Assessed Knowledge and Attitudes subscale and STISC System-Wide Knowledge and Attitudes subscale increased significantly in both groups after the training. Effect sizes were large for self-assessed knowledge and attitudes, Angolan leaders: d = 1.11, NICU: d = 1.97, and small-to-medium for system-wide knowledge and attitudes, Angolan leaders: d = 0.52, NICU: d = 0.38. Limitations include the relatively small sample size and low participation rates for survey responses. Future research should examine the efficacy of the curriculum in larger samples that include individuals from diverse professions and additional countries. Together, the findings provide initial support that this training can be directly translated and implemented on a global scale.

Termites and Rough Theatre

Poet and art critic David Antin observed that, to a great degree, video art derives significance from its relation to some aspect of television. This article acknowledges this and examines video art in the context of a cultural critique via a distinctive mixture of cross-disciplinary collaborations within the arts during the latter half of the twentieth century. While the video art Antin described can be considered an extension of the postwar recalibration of the emphasis placed on art as object, it was also the beneficiary of early twentieth-century experimentation, such as Dada’s challenge to notions of art and expectations regarding aesthetics, as well as early experimentation in cinema. This intersection of culture and art histories finds its way into the early video work of Daniel Boord. My main interest in Boord’s work is its relation to experimentation with theatricality, an area not usually associated with video art. Boord’s “lowbrow” absence of pretense and disregard for reductive formalism align well with Peter Brook’s conception of the “Rough Theatre,” as well as film critic Manny Farber’s notion of “termite art,” art that “feels its way through walls of particularization” and eats at its own boundaries. Boord’s work is a self-propelled dizzying array of humor, ideas, and juxtapositions that are well suited for the twentieth century—work that moves along according to its own self-defined boundaries of invention.

TECHNOLOGY’S EFFECT ON REAL ESTATE: PROPTECH AND DIGITAL REVOLUTION

Abstract:-The Landmark Marketplace stands as an emblem of cultural vibrancy and economic vitality, encapsulating a dynamic intersection of commerce, culture, and community. Serving as a nexus for diverse artisans, vendors, and entrepreneurs, it is a bustling hub where local flavors, crafts, and traditions converge. With its labyrinthine alleys lined with stalls adorned with colorful awnings, the marketplace is an immersive sensory experience, where the aromas of exotic spices mingle with the sounds of bargaining and laughter. Beyond its commercial significance, the marketplace is a melting pot of cultural exchange, fostering connections between people of varying backgrounds and fostering a sense of belonging. Here, amidst the kaleidoscope of goods and the tapestry of languages, visitors encounter the essence of the city’s soul, where the past intertwines with the present, and where every purchase is a story waiting to be told. IndexTerms – ChatGPT , AI Tools, Python , Django

Game Theory in the Realm of Pop Culture: A Novel Approach to Social Media Strategy

Abstract This paper explores the intersection of game theory and pop culture as a potent strategy for amplifying social media engagement. A methodological analysis demonstrates how game theory principles can be effectively applied to social media campaigns by leveraging the universal appeal of pop culture. The study introduces a simple yet illustrative model that outlines the strategic use of pop culture elements to attract new followers and maximise net profit, considering variables such as potential follower base, cost of pop culture integration, and the preferences of different audience segments towards pop culture-infused products. Findings underscore the untapped potential of conscious game theory application in social media strategy design, offering a fresh perspective on achieving optimal engagement through a balance of appeal to pop culture enthusiasts and those favouring traditional content. This contribution is novel in its approach. It provides a comprehensive review of game theory’s utility in pop culture and presents a detailed framework for its application in social media campaigns. By bridging theoretical concepts with practical application, this research opens new avenues for strategic engagement in the digital age, making a significant addition to both academic research and practical marketing strategies.

Climate Change and Cultural Heritage: A Global Mapping of the UNESCO Thematic Indicators in Conjunction with Advanced Technologies for Cultural Sustainability

This study investigates the relationship between cultural heritage and climate change, assessing the global implementation of advanced technologies in line with UNESCO’s Thematic Indicators for Cultural Sustainability. Few studies have been conducted on this topic; hence, theoretical background examines the keywords related to cultural heritage preservation, conservation, restoration, climate change mitigation, and adaptation, as well as the intersection of culture and climate change. It also analyses the definitions provided by leading global organizations and explores the use of advanced technologies in protecting cultural heritage. The research methodology is based on an analytical method consisting of a bibliometric assessment and a scientometric assessment. The bibliometric and scientometric analyses map occurrences, frequencies, and intercorrelations of these keywords with UNESCO Thematic Indicators and advanced technology utilization. The findings reveal a predominance of conservation-related Thematic Indicators, suggesting a conservative approach to cultural sustainability, particularly for environmental resilience, wealth, and livelihoods. In terms of advanced technologies, laser scanning and photogrammetry are used for both conservation and restoration purposes, while chromatography and virtual tours are mainly applied to conservation and preservation practices. Otherwise, infrared thermography, X-ray imaging, and online platforms are used, respectively, for heritage preservation, restoration, and conservation. On the other hand, ground-penetrating radar and remote sensing exhibit fewer connections to heritage protection. The mapping of culture and climate change also highlights the importance of conservation in responding to changing climate conditions. Climate adaptation is closely linked to both conservation and preservation efforts, highlighting the critical role of cultural heritage in fostering climate resilience.

Understanding the motivation behind new mothers' choice of postpartum wellness hotels: Scale development and validation

The intersection of hospitality cultures and healthcare industries has gained widespread recognition. As commercialized postpartum care has gained traction in Eastern countries and the growing acknowledgment of unmet needs of “the Fourth Trimester” in Western countries, the postpartum wellness hotels (PWHs), as a healthcare hospitality business, deserve special consideration. Despite its significance, this niche market remains underexplored, and there is a dearth of research dedicated to the motivation scale in this domain. This study addresses this gap by utilizing comprehensive procedures to develop and validate a PWH motivation scale. The results indicate six primary motivational factors: rest and relief, parenting learning and newborn development, self-reward and indulgence, perceived norms, environment, as well as body and beauty. Furthermore, the impact of motivation on engagement is discussed.

Mother Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics within the Context of African Biblical Hermeneutics: It’s Origin, Trends and Challenges

This study delves into the intricate landscape of Mother Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics within the context of African Biblical Hermeneutics, aiming to unravel its origins, discern trends, and confront challenges. Employing a qualitative research methodology grounded in extensive literature review and critical analysis, this investigation explores the evolution and current state of Mother Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics in the African context.Findings underscore the significance of linguistic and cultural nuances in biblical interpretation, emphasizing the role of indigenous languages in shaping contextual understanding and relevance. Moreover, the study identifies persistent challenges including colonial legacies, linguistic imperialism, and theological biases that impede the full realization of Mother Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics.In light of these findings, recommendations are proposed to foster the integration of indigenous languages into biblical scholarship, advocate for linguistic diversity, and promote inclusivity in theological discourse. Ultimately, this study contributes to scholarship by illuminating the vital intersection of language, culture, and interpretation in African Biblical Hermeneutics, thereby enriching theological dialogue and advancing decolonial approaches to biblical studies. Keywords: Biblical Hermeneutics, African Biblical Hermeneutics, Mother-tongue Biblical studies, Origin, Trends and Challenges.

CLASSIFICATION OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK PROVERBS CONTAINING THE NAMES OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL ACCORDING TO DIFFERENT CHARACTERISTICS

This article delves into the fascinating realm of proverbs that incorporate the names of medical personnel, such as doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. Drawing upon a diverse range of cultural and linguistic sources, this study explores the origins, meanings, and cultural significance of these unique proverbs. By examining the ways in which medical personnel are metaphorically represented in proverbial wisdom, this article sheds light on the intersection of medicine, language, and culture.

Culture and international innovation: a theoretical approach

PurposeThe rapidly changing international business landscape, driven by dynamic factors such as technology, emerging markets, and unpredictable crises, demands that organizations innovate to survive while gaining and sustaining competitive advantages. Culture, an intricate multilevel construct, presents challenges for transnational enterprises and international business as a key “soft” element of organizational strategy.Design/methodology/approachThis paper employs a triangulated method combining a systematic literature search, machine learning, and qualitative thematic content analysis to explore the relationship between culture and innovation within the context of international business. The analysis involved scrutinizing 697 journal articles indexed in the Web of Science database.FindingsUsing k-means, which is an unsupervised machine-learning tool in Python, and hypertext preprocessor language scripting, we identified seven topic clusters and 94 keywords. Qualitative thematic content analysis facilitated the recognition of prevailing patterns in researchers' conceptualizations of the interplay between innovation and culture. We identified influential relationships between cultural configurations and innovation.Research limitations/implicationsOur analysis contributes to developing a comprehensive research field map encompassing international business, innovation, and culture.Originality/valueThis study significantly enhances our knowledge of culture and international innovation. Future research that recognizes culture as a dynamic configuration at multiple levels (e.g. national, organizational, professional, and individual) and employs more comprehensive measures of innovation and culture could substantially advance our understanding of the intersection of culture and innovation in international business.