Modern Perspective Research Articles

Greek literature

How do we read Greek literature? In the original language or in translation? With a theoretical lens or without? Bringing in our modern perspectives or trying to track ancient approaches? Identifying with characters or exercising supposed academic detachment? How we read Greek texts affects what we read in those texts. And who we are affects how we read. A number of recent publications prompt us to interrogate our reading practices by drawing on theories ancient and modern and reflecting on who we are and how entangled we are with other entities (from the objects we use to the poetry we embody to the narratives in which we are immersed).

The Young Experts Symposium 2022 “Understanding Chinese Culture in the World”: reflections on a transgenerational and interdisciplinary exchange of thoughts

This first contribution to the special issue “Understanding Chinese Culture in the World” represents a philosophical proem regarding the format and general aim of the Young Experts Symposium 2022 (YES 2022), which was held online at Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai (China) and provided a platform for topics related to classical, modern, futuristic, and comparative perspectives on Chinese culture—across generations, cultures, and disciplines. Furthermore, it outlines the basic content of the six papers in this special issue that resulted from this event, including some basic information about the contributors.

Greek Tragedies and Pottery

This paper explores how Greek pottery from the fourth century reflects a historic perception of Greek tragedies that differs significantly from that of modern times. By analyzing Euripides’ Medea and Hippolytus, the study contends that the modern interpretation of these two tragedies is centered on the personality of tragic characters and the emotionality of the tragic plot. It is also evident that, by examining modern productions and adaptations of Euripides’ plays and relevant literary studies, the modern audience is particularly perceptive of the themes of sex, love, and marriage, which are often incorporated into discourses on contemporary issues. An investigation into the depiction of tragedies in classical pottery, however, highlights the significance of divinity in the historic understanding of the plays, reflecting the Athenian audience’s prioritized interest in religion. This paper thus argues that the thematic perception of Greek tragedies is ever-changing throughout ancient and modern times and is greatly influenced by the current of contemporary cultures. The paper also proposes that a theatrical emphasis on religion is conducive to forming a new modern perspective on Greek plays as well as social issues.

Exploring the Facets of Shared Leadership within the Intricate Frameworks of Chinese Ideologies: A Modern Perspective on Traditional Values

Shared leadership as a modern management approach provides the structure and framework for innovational thinking within creative working places. China's swift ascent as one of the foremost global players, coupled with its aspirations to become an innovation leader, makes a reevaluation of traditional organizational structures and leadership paradigms necessary. Research on the application of modern management approaches such as shared leadership, within the context of Chinese culture is notably underrepresented and needs to be further focused on. Using a literature review methodology, this study delves into the book "A Short History of Chinese Philosophy" to check on relevant text passages and aspects derived from various original schools of thought within traditional Chinese ideologies. Subsequently, these aspects are categorized as either pro or con arguments and reinterpreted through the lens of shared leadership readiness. Seven affirmative arguments and seven opposing arguments judge the application of shared leadership ideas embedded in Chinese traditional values and philosophies. Taoism, particularly in its third phase and Neo-Taoism stand as representative examples favoring shared leadership. Conversely, Realistic Confucianism and the Mohist School serve as representatives against the adoption of shared leadership. One limitation of the re-interpretation lies in the potential for misunderstanding the original Chinese traditional values which may not have been intended for application within the context of modern management approaches, potentially resulting in wrong conclusions. Additionally, relying solely on one source to depict the history of Chinese philosophy constitutes another limitation, as it simplifies the complexity of Chinese traditions. Follow-up studies could focus on constructing a robust theoretical framework. Another significant contribution could involve the development of a survey aimed at assessing the extent of influence exerted by the original schools of thought on traditional Chinese individuals.

Transportation Infrastructure and Common Prosperity from the Perspective of Chinese-Style Modernization: Enabling Effects and Advancement Paths

“Common prosperity depends on development, and development comes first in transportation.” Achieving common prosperity is the essential requirement for Chinese-style modernization under the construction of a sustainable transportation power country. Based on China’s 30 provincial panel data from 2001 to 2021, this paper calculates the common prosperity index under modernization construction and uses the fixed-effect model and bootstrap mediation effect analysis method to examine the impact and promotion path of transportation infrastructure empowering common prosperity (mediating effect). The study found that transportation infrastructure has a significant enabling effect on common prosperity, and the higher the level of common prosperity, the stronger this effect. After a variety of robustness tests, the conclusion is still reliable. The specific path is that transportation infrastructure further strengthens its role in empowering common prosperity through the four intermediaries of economic growth, factor flow, industrial upgrading, and market expansion. Except for the complete intermediary effect of factor flow, the other intensity ratios are all at 65% or above. In addition, there is heterogeneity in the impact of transportation infrastructure on common prosperity, which is reflected in the significant effect in areas with large urban populations, eastern regions, and first-tier or former new first-tier cities. To this end, a quadrilateral orientation focusing on “economy, factors, industries, and markets” is proposed, with dense transportation networks and regional differentiation as the focus of sustainable transportation development, providing empirical support for promoting common prosperity.

Ion Creangă’s creation in the vision of director Ion Popescu-Gopo

The Romanian director Ion Popescu-Gopo (1923-1989) remained in the history of world cinema as the creator of the Little Man, which became his brand in the field of animation. But his creation is rich enough, including not only animated films, but also fiction films. He is the only director, who in the years ‘60-’80 dared to interpret the stories of the classic of our literature Ion Creangă, starting with The Story of Harap Alb (The White Moor, 1965), The Story of the Pig,(The Story of Love, 1976), The Old Man’s Daughter and the Old Woman’s Daughterl (Maria, Mirabela, 1982),The Bag with Two Coins (The Wager, 1984). The director re-reads the writer’s stories from a modern cinematic perspective, experimenting not only with the ideational message, but also with the production techniques, combining the actors’ play with animated images (Maria, Mirabela or The Wager).

Reconsideration of the indications for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty

Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), a procedure that has gradually emerged in recent years, is considered an effective treatment for resolving knee pain and restoring good function due to its significant clinical advantages. In the 1980s, Kozinn and Scott proposed the classic indications as selection criteria to identify ideal candidates for UKA. However, as treatment concepts, surgical instruments, surgical techniques, and prosthesis designs for this disease have improved, these indications proposed more than 30 years ago appear too limited, leading to some limitations in the widespread use of UKA. Specifically, surgeons have offered new perspectives on issues related to obesity, age, patellofemoral arthritis, severe varus deformity of the knee, anterior cruciate ligament deficiency, flexion contracture, failed high tibial osteotomy and post-traumatic arthritis. For this reason, this article will briefly discuss modern perspectives involving the indications for UKA based on current evidence with the aim of providing a reference for the reader.

MANAGEMENT OF ASTHI-MAJJAGATA VATA W.S.R. TO AVASCULAR NECROSIS (AVN) OF B/L FEMORAL HEAD STAGE 4 - A CASE STUDY

Avascular Necrosis (AVN), or Osteonecrosis, is characterized by bone tissue death due to insufficient blood supply, prevalent in India with a common occurrence in the femoral head. Ayurveda associates AVN with an imbalance in Vata dosha, presenting symptoms aligning with both traditional and modern medical perspectives. Conventional treatments involve anti-inflammatory drugs and hip replacement, though the latter has limitations. Ayurveda approaches include holistic treatments like herbal medicines and Panchakarma, showcasing potential benefits in symptomatic relief. Modern treatment involves anti-inflammatory drugs and, in severe cases, hip re-placement. The presented case is of a 24-year-old, diagnosed case of grade 4 bilateral AVN of the femoral head who was treated with Panchakarma including Manjisthadi Kshara Basti, Patra pind sweda,pizhichil along with a few Oral Ayurvedic preparations, for 30 days, which provided significant symptomatic relief in pain, improved range of motion and gait. Based on the results, it can be said that panchakarma can provide significant relief in signs and symptoms of Asthimajjagat vat (AVN)

Methodological principles of diagnosis verification and treatment tactics determination in combat limb injuries with bone defects

Objective. To develop a classification system for long bone defects resulting from combat limb injuries, establish criteria for predicting pathological fractures, and determine indicators for assessing the feasibility of converting the fixation method in combat-related injuries. Methods. The modern literature regarding the treatment of combat-related long bone defects resulting was analyzed in three databases: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The analysis was conducted using keywords such as combat injuries, bone defect, non-union, auto- and allograft transplantation, Ilizarov method — bone transport, Masquelet method — induced membrane, and fixation method replacement. The clinical material used for this study was derived from the evaluation and treatment of 457 patients with long bone defects at the III–IV medical intervention stage. Results. The determination of modern perspectives on the fundamental issues of combat injuries, combined with the analysis of treatment outcomes for such patients, enabled the development and validation of a classification of bone defects that incorporates the volume of bone tissue loss. Furthermore, a prognostic table for the risk of pathological fractures in cases of bone defects and a scoring scale for assessing the feasibility of fixation method conversion have been introduced and applied. Conclusions. The proposed classification allows the verification of all types of long bone defects. Its application in clinical practice offers the possibility of obtaining optimal and standardized treatment methods for different types of bone defects, thus improving outcomes by choice of appropriate technologies for their replacement. The objectification of fracture risk factors identification for bone defects enables the choice of the method and means of segment stabilization. The assessment of the feasibility of the fixation method change allows the evaluation of the patientʼs condition and the local status, facilitating the determination of the potential for method conversion — transition from external fixation devices to intramedullary osteosynthesis, significantly reducing complications during this stage.

Understanding polyploid establishment: temporary persistence or stable coexistence?

Polyploidy, resulting from whole‐genome duplication (WGD), is ubiquitous in nature and reportedly associated with extreme environments and biological invasions. However, WGD usually comes with great costs, raising questions about the establishment chance of newly formed polyploids. The surprisingly high number of polyploid and mixed‐ploidy species observed in nature may be a consequence of their continuous emergence or may reflect stable polyploid persistence and even coexistence with the ancestral ploidy under certain circumstances. However, empirical studies on contemporary polyploid establishment often neglect the cost–benefit balances of polyploid characteristics, tradeoffs between phenotypic characteristics, intercytotype interactions, recurrent polyploid formation, and stochastic processes. Here, we advocate for considering population‐level success, combining the aforementioned factors that affect polyploid establishment and long‐term coexistence with their ancestors. We approach the paradox of polyploid establishment despite high costs from a modern coexistence theory perspective and give an overview of the diversity of mechanisms and their timing that may potentially enable stable rather than transient persistence.

Molecular study of the KCNJ11 gene and its correlation with Prakriti to preventing and managing type 2 diabetes

In Ayurveda, every individual is believed to possess a unique entity known as Prakriti, which distinguishes them from others physically, physiologically, and psychologically. This entity also determines an individual's response to a particular stimulus, and it is believed that such responses are not solely determined by genetics. The present research aims to validate the Ayurvedic concept of Prakriti from a modern molecular perspective to strengthen the personalized and precise treatment approach. A study was conducted to investigate the role of the KCNJ11gene in the susceptibility of individuals to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with their metabolic status. The research involved allele mining on three major Prakriti groups - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha - in 112 patients with T2DM and 112 healthy individuals. The KCNJ11 gene, responsible for insulin secretion membrane pore formation, was analyzed to determine the susceptibility of different Prakriti types to T2DM. The MutPred tool predicted the molecular cause of disease-related amino acid substitution. According to the study, only Pitta and Kapha Prakriti were diagnosed with diabetes, while all three Prakriti types were present in the control group of healthy individuals. A protein model was prepared, and the changes resulting from mutations were observed for each group in their protein sequence, both as synonymous and non-synonymous mutations. Ultimately, these changes contributed to the manifestation of T2DM. Based on the findings, it appears that Prakriti groups may experience changes in protein function due to nonsynonymous mutations and differences in amino acids at the protein level.

Bootstrapping bulk locality. Part I: Sum rules for AdS form factors

The problem of constructing local bulk observables from boundary CFT data is of paramount importance in holography. In this work, we begin addressing this question from a modern bootstrap perspective. Our main tool is the boundary operator expansion (BOE), which holds for any QFT in AdS. Following Kabat and Lifschytz, we argue that the BOE is strongly constrained by demanding locality of correlators involving bulk fields. Focusing on ‘AdS form factors’ of one bulk and two boundary insertions, we reformulate these locality constraints as a complete set of sum rules on the BOE data. We show that these sum rules lead to a manifestly local representation of form factors in terms of ‘local blocks’. The sum rules are valid non-perturbatively, but are especially well-adapted for perturbative computations in AdS where they allow us to bootstrap the BOE data in a systematic fashion. Finally, in the flat space limit, we show that the AdS form factor reduces to an ordinary QFT form factor. We provide a phase shift formula for it in terms of the BOE and CFT data. In two dimensions, this formula makes manifest Watson’s equations for integrable form factors under certain extremality assumptions on the CFT. We discuss the eventual modifications of our formalism to account for dressed operators in AdS.

Principle of Gate Control Theory: Ayurveda Perspective

There are many procedures explained in Ayurveda to cure pain where mechanical force is not apply like Samhanan, Abhyanga, Udavartana etc. Here we are hypothesizing that those procedure of Ayurveda which indicated in painful condition, work on gate control theory. As according to gate control theory touch factors reduces pain, and many procedures explained below includes touch as part of its methodology. Charak says about pain mechanism where he says that touch is responsible for both Sukha Vedana means alleviate and Dukkha Vedana which means pain. Here Sukha can understand as Anukul Vedana and Dukkha Pratikul Vedana. Also, Acharya Sushruta say that pain is always associated with the Vata dosha. If we look into the gate control theory of pain, network of pain gate there may be the network of emotional domain which needs to find out as Ayurveda procedure works with compassion and gives relief from pain. Materials and Methods: Understanding of Ayurvedic procedure by modern perspective is necessary for its acceptance for this various classical Ayurveda text like Charaka, Sushruta and Vagbhata with their famous commentary are reviewed thoroughly. Along modern physiology literature from various articles and books reviewed. Discussion: Abhyanga, etc., are the therapeutics procedure which aims to give relief from pain. All these procedures include touch sensation. All these procedures are mentioned for therapeutics as well as preventive use. Conclusion: It been concluded that Abhyanga, Samhanan, Udavartana and Agnikarma may work on the pain gate mechanism. All procedures included touch which works as a distractive stimulus to close the pain gate. And one of their benefits is Sukham which can understand as alleviation all kinds of pain.

СРАВНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ АНАЛИЗ ТРАДИЦИОННЫХ И СОВРЕМЕННЫХ МЕТОДОВ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ

The purpose of this study is to examine the key differences between traditional and modern management methods. The parameters chosen for comparative analysis are planning perspectives, the ability to assess the risks and performance of the enterprise, and the influence and importance of internal and external motivation factors from the perspective of modern and traditional management.

The Research Trend and Future Development of Zhongyuan Studies from the Perspective of Modernization

The Research Trend and Future Development of Zhongyuan Studies from the Perspective of Modernization

КОНЦЕПЦИЯ РИСК-МЕНЕДЖМЕНТА «С ЧЕЛОВЕЧЕСКИМ ЛИЦОМ»

The article examines the critical role of risk management in contemporary business operations within an ever-changing economic landscape. It emphasizes that decision-making in corporate, social, and governmental spheres now requires not only the selection of alternatives to minimize pessimistic scenarios but also the generation of these alternatives. The study identifies several key factors necessitating the improvement of risk management practices, including rapid digitalization of business processes, increased governmental influence in the economy, globalization, and the frequent occurrence of significant risk events. The article offers a detailed examination of various definitions and concepts of risk from historical and modern perspectives, illustrating the multifaceted nature of the term. It argues for the necessity of a comprehensive approach to risk management that includes not only measurable financial risks but also subjective social risks, which can affect the organization’s reputation and relationships with stakeholders.

The Path Analysis of Population Aging Problem from the Perspective of Chinese Modernization

The Path Analysis of Population Aging Problem from the Perspective of Chinese Modernization

Research on Legal Construction of Ecological Civilization from the Perspective of Chinese Modernization

Research on Legal Construction of Ecological Civilization from the Perspective of Chinese Modernization

Foreign Communication of Ethnic Minority Films in the Perspective of Chinese Modernization

Ethnic minority films play an important strategic role in foreign communication. From the internal perspective of landscape construction in Chinese minority films, this paper examines the practice of self-expression of such films in terms of natural and humanistic landscapes in the past. From the external perspective of "other" thinking, this paper examines the lack of self-image in the past minority films. In the face of such a lack of position, this paper considers the path of discourse breakthrough in the light of Chinese modernization, which is the latest achievement of the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s century-long modernization ideological development, and argues that in order to further "go to the sea", ethnic minority films need to be "firm and self-centered, and at the same time embrace the whole world", It is believed that in order to further "go overseas", ethnic minority films need to "firmly focus on themselves and have a heart for the whole world", and "go deep into the culture and express their national characteristics".

The Inheritance and Innovation Path of Wuhua Tea Casting Opera Music under the Perspective of Chinese Modernization

Abstract This study explores the dynamics of inheritance and innovation within opera, focusing specifically on Wuhua Caicha Opera, a key cultural asset in Lotus County. Utilizing a mixed-method approach that includes questionnaire surveys and field interviews, this paper systematically examines the current status of Wuhua Caicha Opera's transmission. We collected and analyzed data using a robust statistical model in SPSS, which integrates principal component analysis and stepwise regression techniques. The findings reveal that the self-factors and governmental influences on the preservation and development of the Wuhua tea-picking opera troupe in Lotus County have statistically significant impacts, with Sig. Values of 0.012 and 0.001, respectively. This indicates a notable effect of both intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the opera's transmission. However, less than half of the participants affirmed the current methods of heritage transmission, protection of cultural bearers, and innovation in the repertoire. The average scores for governmental influence on recognition were all above 3.6, suggesting a strong governmental role. The insights from this study provide empirical evidence that can guide policy formulations and support efforts to foster the sustainable evolution and transmission of Wuhua Caicha Opera.