Narrative Design Research Articles

School Rules Discipline: A Narrative Study on Elementary School Students in Martapura City

This study aims to describe how elementary school children exercise discipline in holding temporary desires and himmah in realizing desires. In describing it, researchers use the basic theory of Good (1959) and supporting theories from Hartati (2010) and Haidar (2013) which define discipline as self-control in an effort to resist momentary desires and the use of desires and abilities. Researchers use a qualitative approach with narrative design. Participants were taken from grade 5 elementary school students with the condition that they met the predetermined participant criteria. In taking data, researchers use interview techniques with reference to interview guidelines that have been made.The results showed that: (1) Elementary school age children are still at a concrete operational stage which leads to a rudimentary state of thought and emotional stability. Children are only able to think logically about abstract objects around them. External influences are very easy to enter the mind and change its movements. The usual influences received by elementary-age children such as skipping school, smoking, and the habit of staying up late. (2) Desire and ability are two things that are interrelated and influence. Desire is related to the goals to be achieved when the child grows up. While ability is related to the facilities available. A child's goals are influenced by two things: personal experience and external encouragement. Meanwhile, ability is influenced by school policies that encourage school literacy.

Arhitektonska potraga za stvarnim / Architectural Pursuit for the Real

The specificity of architectural activity in the process of creation lies in its abstraction of reality. Architects, who often do not know the context within which they operate, define goals, problems and tools based on professional analytical methods. The traditional educational system emphasizes the role of the expert as a “conductor” who controls the outcome with a drawing. At the same time, authorship and creativity enable the designer (company or project client) to determine how the newly built context functions, its appearance, and the way it is used by the end users. An even more common phenomenon is intuitive spatial activity, where due to the pressure of modern parameters of time and money, decisions are made based on the unconscious process of creation. The results are responses to fragments of reality or reckless actions on existing complex spatial relationships. During the entire process of creating a new reality, experts – who are members of the system and the macro-social level, act on the micro-social level and implement the values of the system. Ultra-subjective alienation from reality and the manipulative practice of narrative design solutions serve individuals instead of common interests. What are the possibilities of resisting the ideological construction of the new reality? If we want to improve the existing context with architecture, we should solve contradictions through spatial activity instead of hiding them ideologically. By including the subjective and objective realities of the context within which the architect operates, the possibility of strengthening the user and the community is realized. It is necessary to include reality in the creative process, in the way of their mutual interweaving instead of differentiating. It should not be the final stage of the process, but a parallel part of its initiation, development and completion.

KERJASAMA ANTAR NEGARA DALAM MENGIDENTIFIKASI PESAWAT UDARA GUNA MENDUKUNG PENGAMANAN WILAYAH UDARA NASIONAL INDONESIA

Cooperation between countries in securing the national airspace of Indonesia is still not optimal, because there are still violations for various reasons related to flight permits, FIR control in the Riau Islands, the perspective of jurisdictional airspace (EEZ) and ASLs. The purpose of this study is to analyze the mechanism of cooperation between countries in identifying aircraft and analyzing the impact of such cooperation on violations of Indonesia’s national airspace. The study uses a qualitative method with a narrative design. Data were obtained by interview and observation techniques on the actors in the field. The results of the study show that cooperation between countries can be carried out in the form of multilateral cooperation in the form of violation prevention mechanisms under the auspices of the international organization ICAO or in the form of bilateral cooperation in the form of CMAC implementation between Indonesia - Singapore and Joint Integrated Exercise between Indonesia - US in EEZ and ASLs. The cooperation mechanism generally has an impact on reducing the intensity of violations that occur in Indonesia’s national airspace. The conclusion of this study states that cooperation between countries in identifying aircraft will have an impact on reducing violations of Indonesia’s national airspace.

Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions on Their Professional Identity Development (PID)

This research is focused on the perceptions of the pre-service teachers’ Professional Identity Development (PID). The respondents included 16 pre-service teachers from a private teacher education institution. It employed a descriptive narrative design with the qualitative method of collecting data using interview questionnaire and focus group discussion guideline as instruments. The findings showed all the shared experiences were perceived to be contributory to the development of the professional identity of the Pre-service Teachers (PTs) in the competencies stipulated in the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST). Results of the interview done individually and as a group revealed how PTs perceived their professional identity development, which is essentially like the competencies of Stage 1 (Beginning Teacher). These include 1) Exhibiting mastery of concepts and pedagogy; 2) Effectiveness in communicating concepts; 3) Proficiency in information and communication technology (ICT) utilization; 4) Creating safe and conducive learning environment (classroom management); 5) Flexibility with the diverse learners; 6) Efficiency in lesson planning; 7) Consistency in reporting and monitoring learners’ progress; 8) Actively collaborating with colleagues and participating in the school community; and 9) Pursuing of continuous professional development. It proposes up-skilling and re-skilling of pre-service teachers which will all lead to the formation of a competent beginning teacher in the 21st century.

Pembuatan Gim Edukasi Sejarah Pertempuran Tiga Hari Surabaya Menggunakan Interactive Digital Narrative

The rapid development of technology has impacted various aspects of life, including educational institutions, which are increasingly utilizing information technology to enhance the quality of learning. One significant advancement in information technology is the use of games as an educational tool. This research explores the Interactive Digital Narrative (IDN) design method in the development of history-based educational games. The game created in this study is set against the historical backdrop of the Pertempuran Tiga Hari Surabaya, which is one of the events leading up to the historic Pertempuran 10 November 1945 in Surabaya. Adapting a previously proposed methodology, the game is built using the Unity Game Engine and tested through Likert scale assessments. The test results reveal a positive average percentage of 80%, indicating that the IDN approach can make history-based educational games more engaging and effective. This research provides a valuable contribution to educational technology development, aiding educators in designing more efficient and meaningful lessons, particularly in the field of Social Sciences, which plays a crucial role in students' understanding of history and values like patriotism.

CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY THE FEMALE PERSON DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY AMIDST PANDEMIC

The study generally determined the challenges and coping mechanism of the female Persons Deprived of Liberty or PDLs of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Cauayan City, Isabela. The study made used of qualitative narrative design and an interview guide was used to collect the data. Eight (8) female PDLs were interviewed to participate in the study. The participants during the data gathering disclosed that they had encountered challenges during pandemic. It includes weight problem and personal hygiene in terms of physical aspect, social aspect pandemic adjustment and social adaptation as the main problem. Furthermore, in interpersonal aspect they encountered were depression and boredom as their common problems. The effects of these challenges vary among the individuals because they have their ways to cope up with these problems, some of the participants thought of diversion, while others repressive coping is one of their ways to overcome their problems. Furthermore, praying or spiritual activity were the coping mechanism that can reduce their problem. Finally, the PDLs challenges can be overcome through social acceptance. The challenges were either helpful or harmful in the participants life. Moreover, the study inferred that to cope up with the prison environment the participants choose to be more active in the conduct of the spiritual activity to invite positivity in a world full of negativities. KEYWORDS: Challenges, Person Deprived of Liberty, Pandemic, Coping Mechanism, Therapeutic

Pre-Service Teacher Professional Identity Formation: Narrative study on Indonesian Accounting Teacher Candidate

This research investigates the components of professional identity among prospective accounting teachers, a topic largely unexplored in existing literature. Conducted in Indonesia, the qualitative study adopts a narrative design with six participants from both private and public universities. Data collection involves participants independently recording narratives throughout their first to third years of study, capturing the evolution of their professional identity. Results reveal a progression in professional identity formation over the three years. In the initial year, emphasis is on instructional abilities. By the second year, a notable shift occurs, with elements such as multitasking, game-based teaching, and character values gaining prominence. Furthermore, flexibility, agility, sensitivity, and tech savvy emerge as identity components. The third year marks a significant transformation, with a focus on soft skills, time management, and a sense of responsibility as central components of professional identity for prospective accounting teachers. It is crucial to acknowledge that these components remain subject to further evolution with continued analysis. The study recommends subsequent research utilizing quantitative methods, specifically exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the identified professional identity components. This research contributes to the broader discourse on professional identity, shedding light on the nuanced development within the context of prospective accounting teachers.

Conceptualizing and developing narrative-based virtual reality experiences: A review of disciplinary frameworks and approaches to research

This review article examines research into the conceptualization and development of narrative-based virtual reality (VR) experiences with the aim of articulating the overlaps and differences in various disciplinary approaches. The terms ‘conceptualization’ and ‘development’ are used to encompass a range of activities (represented by terms such as ‘screenwriting’, ‘design’, ‘narrative design’ and ‘prototyping’) that might be associated with VR development by researchers from fields of screenwriting and broader screen studies, game studies, interactive digital narrative (IDN) and human–computer-interaction (HCI) fields. The focus of the article is research produced within the last decade, this coinciding with the resurgence of narrative-based VR production driven by affordable, consumer-grade technologies that emerged around 2015. While narrative-based VR is not new, recent technological advancements have enabled greater degrees of realism and an affordable consumer price point, making VR more appealing as an entertainment medium. This has led to an explosion of interest in narrative-based VR experiences in film festivals and conferences, with academic scholarship seeking to understand new practices and tools for creating storytelling experiences with the medium. Through an extensive survey of recent literature, this article seeks to answer the question of how we as researchers can conceive of VR conceptualization and development going forward. The analysis highlights the use of differing terminology across disciplines, which is often linked to understandings of adjacent or earlier media, processes and narrative models explored in these fields. Going forward, the article argues for an interdisciplinary research lens that foregrounds the embodied nature of VR storytelling.

Editorial

Over the last decade developments in virtual reality (VR) technologies have given rise to a new wave of immersive storytelling experiences that have captivated audiences at film festivals, in galleries, through online platforms and various other venues. In response, scholarly research into narrative-based VR has sought to understand the affordances, artistic qualities and immersive nature of this medium. Within this array of analysis and reflection, traditional screenwriting concerns such as narrative structure, plot devices and character development have been discussed alongside notions of immersion, embodiment and user experience design. Accordingly, notions of ‘script development’ have expanded to encompass processes gathered under terms like ‘conceptualization’, ‘prototyping’ and ‘narrative design’, which assume specific connotations in relation to various disciplinary approaches. This Special Issue explores the technologies, practices and paradigms that VR storytelling implements, with particular attention given to the differing terminology across disciplines that resonates, repurposes or redefines conceptual understandings belonging to earlier media, and specifically, to screenwriting for film.

The known ending: narrative closure and reading experience in Dream of the Red Chamber

Different from most traditional Chinese full-length novels, Dream of the Red Chamber紅樓夢written by Cao Xueqin 曹雪芹 (1710?—1765?) begins its narrative by declaring that the whole story in its entirety has been finished and completed. This essay approach this narrative design from a different perspective, namely, the temporal structure and explore how the emplotments with a predestined ending point right at the beginning of the novel are constructed and their effects on the reader's experience. To better illustrate this mechanism, I will first examine the indication of a known ending in the framework of narrative theory and then look into the twofold layers that the novel adopts in its first chapter to persuade its readers that the whole story is built on a recollection and remembrance. In doing so, I explore how the construction of a known ending beforehand affects the reading experience at the cognitive and affective levels.

The Mukokuseki Strategy and the Application of Pivot Translation in the Localization of Japanese Games

This article investigates the impact of using pivot language on the quality of game localization via a case study on the Japanese game Dark Souls 3. It first discusses the indirectness of the source text and the complexity of the target text in game localization by highlighting the “born translated” nature of the game narrative design. It then explicates the intricacy of having game audio voiced over in English only and including both direct and indirect translations in the localization workflow. It demonstrates the complication in evaluating localization quality from players’ perspectives and suggests that using English as a pivot language has certain advantages in ensuring multimodal cohesiveness in game localization. The rationale behind the localization approach is then explored through the lens of the mukokuseki strategy, which suggests that the application of pivot translation is driven by market globalization and, ultimately, the pursuit of economic gain.

Addressing Teacher Attrition in the Nkoranza North District: Insights and Strategies for Retaining Educators in Ghana

There appears to be a massive exodus of teachers from the educational field to other sectors in Ghana. Educational scholarships in Ghana, however, have centred more on the role of teachers in educational outcomes than on teacher turnover in underserved areas. This study delves into the persistent issue of teacher attrition in the Nkoranza North District of Ghana, seeking to understand the root causes and propose effective retention strategies. The study employed a qualitative research approach with a narrative design to gather data from 30 participants using focus group discussions and personal interviews. The collected data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. The major findings reveal a consensus among participants on the pivotal role of salary increments, professional development opportunities, recognition of the teaching profession, involvement of teachers in policy-making, and prioritising teacher well-being in mitigating attrition. To address this critical issue, a multifaceted approach focusing on competitive salaries, on-going professional development, involvement in policy decisions, recognition, and holistic teacher well-being support is recommended to foster a motivated and dedicated teaching workforce, ultimately benefiting the education system in the Nkoranza North District and beyond.

RESEARCH ON MUSEUM CULTURAL AND CREATIVE PRODUCT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF NARRATIVE DESIGN AND ATMOSPHERIC AESTHETICS

The purpose of the study is to explore how to uncover the aesthetic value of museum cultural and creative products and create an atmosphere through narrative design from the perspective of atmospheric aesthetics, to meet users' daily aesthetic needs and contribute to the further development of museum education. The research methodology is interdisciplinary. This study adopts atmospheric aesthetics as the research perspective and combines a literature review and empirical research to elaborate on the subject. The research provides a comprehensive analysis of the narrative elements and characteristics of museum cultural and creative products, proposes narrative design approaches, and explores the elements, methods, and strategies of narrative design in depth. In this study, the narrative design strategy of museum cultural and creative products is discussed from the perspective of atmospheric aesthetics, and a narrative model of museum cultural and creative product design from the perspective of atmospheric aesthetics is constructed. By exploring in depth the aspects of museum cultural and creative products, such as the meaning of form and spirit, and the emotive narrative language, we can better understand the importance and value of museum cultural and creative products in contemporary society. These narrative strategies will not only enable people to better understand and appreciate the cultural connotations of cultural relics but also bring museums closer to the general public and promote cultural heritage and aesthetic education.

The Energy Field of Museum Spatial Narrative: A Case Study of Hunan Provincial Museum in China

Museum space narrative continues to develop today. The exhibition is not only a means of display but also a means of narrative. Paying attention to the narrative means we must pay attention to the energy "field" of the spatial narrative. In the spatial field, an object with some internal force exerts a force on the object it is not touching, and the latter responds to that force, and the two interact and form an energy field. This also means the spatial narrative design must establish a more diverse relationship between exhibits. Exhibits must be appropriately combined according to the narrative logic, and the relationship between exhibits and space, exhibits, and audience must also become more dynamic, flexible, and dramatic. Currently, there is little research on the energy "field" in the narrative design of museum spaces. In the past, the monotonous experience of a museum has been that each space is neat and uniform, which can easily lead to aesthetic fatigue. The relatively simple narrative form of the museum leads to the problem of low audience experience and participation. It cannot meet modern people's museum experience and spiritual pursuit needs. Therefore, this study aims to clarify the representation of its energy field by using the theory of spatial narrative, and especially to explore how the concept of "field" can be used to explore the relationship between space and the narrative of Hunan Provincial Museum. This study adopts the method of field investigation, and the exhibition of the Mawangdui Han Tomb in the Hunan Provincial Museum is the focus of the study. Documenting the components of the energy field: exhibits, exhibition Spaces, and narratives. The analysis results show that the museum is the place of spatial narrative, and the space is both the coordinator and the result of the generation of the exhibition structure, which gathers scattered energy together to build a complete energy field. Paying attention to the display of the energy field can improve the audience's experience and participation, which proves to be beneficial to the long-term development of the museum.

DendryScope: Narrative Designer Support via Symbolic Analysis

Quality-based narratives (QBN) are hypertexts with extensive implicit linked structure. The observation of one passage can have non-obvious long-range implications for the reachability of other passages, which poses an authoring challenge. To help narrative designers address this issue, we produced an interface which visually summarizes all possible playtraces. Our interface leverages answer set programming to produce a query language over possible playtraces, allowing narrative designers to drill down to interesting scenarios. We introduce this interface through the DendryScope tool, which accepts most QBNs written in the Dendry language. We evaluated DendryScope by interviewing four narrative designers as they used the tool to explore Bee, a notable QBN written by Emily Short.

Improvement of the Community's Economy Through Waste Bank

The research aims to improve the community’s economy through waste banks. The research method is the method implemented by a researcher to collect, clarify data, and analyze the facts in place of research by using measurements and knowledge. The approach used by the authors in this study is sociological. Sociology is the scientific study of human social life. A narrative design is used in this research. Narratives aim to explore the lives of individuals and ask one or more individuals to provide stories about their lives. The results of this study indicate that the creation of a waste bank can be a solution for the community in handling waste so that it has a positive impact on the socio-economic life of the community. In addition, the existence of a waste bank has changed the mindset of the community regarding concerns in waste selection and collaboration between members to strengthen friendship so that the waste that previously had no value becomes something of economic value. While the problem with the waste bank occurs is the process, the amount of waste faced and the fleet that transports it makes the waste processing process hampered for the fleet and waste processing officers, the government’s lack of attention to the waste bank, the limited land to accomodate the collected waste, the price waste is unstable and often experiences a decline, reducing the enthusiasm of bank customers to save in the waste bank.
 Keywords: economy, waste bank, improve the community’s economy through

How Does Interactive Narrative Design Affect the Consumer Experience of Mobile Interactive Video Advertising?

With the rapid spread of mobile devices and the Internet, mobile interactive video advertising has become an increasingly popular means of accessing advertising information for a large number of users. Interactive narratives are advertisements that require collaboration between consumers and designers to complete the story. Interactive narratives influence marketing impact and the advertising experience. Building on previous research, this study delves deeper into the design methods of interactive narratives for mobile video advertisements. We developed various interactive narrative samples by controlling video quality parameters, content, and product involvement, and then measured consumer perceptions of these samples in a laboratory environment. The results indicate that six design methods for interactive narratives foster positive perceptions, immersion, and satisfaction in advertisements with low product involvement. For ads with a high degree of product involvement, two design methods can achieve positive consumer perceptions of interactive narratives. This study offers insights for businesses and interaction designers aiming to advance the commercial use of mobile interactive video advertising. At the same time, we propose a design method for mobile interactive video advertising that can also serve as an entry point for theoretical research on interactive narratives.

Community perceptions on the effectiveness of herbal medicines and factors associated with their use in managing diarrhoea among under-five children in North-eastern Tanzania

BackgroundThe demand for herbal medicines continues to increase globally. However, community perceptions on their effectiveness and factors influencing their use have not been extensively investigated, notably in the Tanga Region, North-eastern Tanzania, where their use in treating various diseases, including paediatric diarrhoea, has flourished. According to studies, Tanga Region has a high prevalence of diarrhoea among under-five children. This study explored community perceptions on the effectiveness of herbal medicines and factors associated with their use in managing diarrhoea among under-five children in North-eastern Tanzania.MethodsA qualitative approach and a narrative design were employed by the present study since they had the potential to reveal unrecognized or unreported research problems. Focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were used to facilitate data collection from June 2022 to February 2023. The methods were chosen since they are the most common sources of qualitative data in health research. Purposive sampling method was used to select 247 participants, which included 171 caretakers, 52 traditional healers, and 24 paediatric health workers. Interviews were conducted until the saturation point was reached. The purposive technique was considered since it was a method that enabled the researcher to select participants who were knowledgeable about the study topic. Data analysis was performed using thematic analysis.ResultsEconomic hardship, culture and heritage, superstitious beliefs, failure to recover after receiving hospital medication, easy accessibility of herbal medicines, and long distance to the health facility were the factors perceived to be potentially associated with persistent use of herbal medicines among caretakers. The majority of participants believed that herbal treatments were harmless and effective in treating diarrhoea.ConclusionSuperstitious beliefs, culture, and heritage were the primary justifications for using herbal medicines. It is vital for the relevant authority to educate the community on the risk of using unproven herbal medicines in order to diminish the effects that may arise from using uninvestigated herbs. As things stand, the use of herbal medications will continue owing to their relevance to the lives of people in the study setting.

Visual Novels in Maxillofacial Surgery Education: A Hidden Gem.

Visual novels are vital learning tools that promote student satisfaction and help them acquire the skills and knowledge needed to solve problems. They use interactive narrative designs to create a list of effective teaching strategies to enhance user experience. The practical use of these resources would require orienting learners to online training to improve their understanding of content. Educators must recognize the uniqueness of online learning designs and tools to develop effective strategies to enhance user understanding and improve student-teacher interactions. Visual novels' effectiveness in maxillofacial surgery education should involve assessing the play and diverting attention from lesson content to how effectively students learn. Deduction activities and features in the game should be informative and entertaining and make considerations for short- and long-term objectives like delivering feedback on immediate and appropriate tool use and communication. Visual novels are interactive, allowing users to control story development through specific actions. These interactive narratives are primarily used in academic and industrial contexts covering diverse subjects. These models have become increasingly crucial in maxillofacial surgery, providing technical help and improving surgery's quality and speed. Instructors could develop the games as a course component or integrate them with other course materials because they are easy to access and download. However, some visual novels have failed to incorporate educational content delivery with interactive experiences. This indicates a research gap in interactive narrative designs and the primary content delivery mechanisms. Incorporating these resources into education and practice would reduce reliance on experience alone, reducing surgical errors and mistakes. This review highlights the importance of visual novels in maxillofacial surgery education and emphasizes their educational role.

Critical factors for restructuring the education system during the era of the fourth industrial revolution in South Africa

ABSTRACT The study aims to determine factors important in restructuring the education system to meet the skills demand required during the era of the fourth industrial revolution (industry 4.0). The study used a qualitative research method based on a narrative design involving multiple stakeholders (n = 35). Data from the participants were collected and analysed to reveal 12 critical success factors required for restructuring the education system from basic to higher education level. The success factors are based on enabling the basic structure of an effective education system, to develop and strengthen effective work-integrated learning, to overhaul the basic education structure and learning content and to enhance elements of interconnected systems. The study concludes that there is an urgent need for preparedness of the basic and higher education systems to effectively meet the required employment skills at a time of industry 4.0. This will assist the necessary development and competitiveness within developing countries, including South Africa.