Sense Of Unity Research Articles

Farming is a Grind. A Górale’s Perspective on Labour as a Local Heritage

During my recent ethnographic fieldwork research in Chochołów in the western Podhale region, I got the impression that the work of the Górale was one of the most valuable issues in everyday life. Although my research was about heritage, not directly about work, I decided to follow my interviewee’s voice and look specifically at work. I concluded that work is one of the most important references in the local value system. Not only is hard work valued and held up as a model, but it is also often presented as inherited. Even in 19th-century texts, one can read that Górale worked hard and that work was significant to them. Modern Górale also emphasise that they have diligence in their blood, that it is something setting them apart, and that it has always been so. Drawing on various theories from heritage studies, I aim to demonstrate that labour in the Podhale region can be viewed as a form of cultural heritage. This heritage juggles between the authorised and the unauthorised discourse, between the tangible and the intangible. Above all, it is linked to the production of locality, community, and a sense of uniqueness. It can, therefore, be seen, as Rodney Harrison wanted, as heritage in action.

Dependence on initial data for a stochastic modified two-component Camassa-Holm system

We study a stochastic modified two-component Camassa-Holm equation on R. We establish a local well-posedness result in the sense of Hadamard, i.e. existence, uniqueness and continuous dependence on initial data, as well as blow-up criteria for pathwise solutions in the Sobolev spaces Hs with s>3/2. Motivated by the work of Miao et al. (2024) [29], we show that the solution map y0↦y(t) defined by the corresponding Cauchy problem is weakly unstable, due to either a lack of strong stability in the exiting time or the absence of uniformly continuous dependence on the initial data.

Correctness of the mixed problem for degenerate multidimensional elliptic-parabolic equations

The initial-boundary value problem (Dirichlet problem) for general elliptic-parabolic equations of second order was first posed by G. Fichera. Further investigation of this problem was carried out in the monograph by O.A. Oleinik and E.V. Radkevich and the works by V.N. Vragov. In these works, the authors examined mixed problems for degenerate multidimensional elliptic equations. The articles by S.A. Aldashev focused on the correctness (in the sense of uniqueness of solvability) of the Dirichlet problem in a cylindrical domain for multidimensional elliptic-parabolic equations. A mixed problem for these equations has not been studied. In this paper, the authors demonstrate the uniqueness of solvability and obtain an explicit representation of the classical solution of the mixed problem for degenerate multidimensional elliptic-parabolic equations. The proposed method allows reducing the problem under study to a mixed problem for a degenerate multidimensional elliptic equation examined by S.A. Aldashev.

근현대 독일 김나지움 교사집단의 의식과 보수성 연구

The Gymnasium represents the tradition of German education and remains the backbone of the education system today. The teachers who work at and support these schools also have a unique sense of elitism. This consciousness is expressed in their emphasis on distinguishing themselves from other types of schools and teachers, as well as their preoccupation with maintaining the existing education system. Various studies have highlighted Gymnasium teachers’ conservatism, focusing on aspects such as school systems, teaching methods, and teacher training. However, few studies have comprehensively analyzed this group. This study aims to examine the formation and development of the consciousness of German Gymnasium teachers from a historical perspective and clarify how it functioned socially by condensing its unique conservatism. We examine the status, position, and consciousness of teachers as they developed in the 19th century and analyze how the collective conservatism that emerged from it was revealed during the great social upheaval of the 20th century. Particularly, it addresses the influence of conservatism on education reforms attempted during the Weimar period in the 1920s, the Allied occupation period in the late 1940s, and the Federal Republic of Germany in the 1970s.

마가렛 앳우드의 초기 시에 나타난 유령과 타자성

This paper explores how ghosts in Margaret Atwood's early poetry represent otherness, specifically the division of the self or the repressed heterogeneous elements. Drawing on the similarity between Atwood's ghost imagery and the way hysteria and the unconscious enter the symbolic world of consciousness or language, this paper interprets ghosts as representing the other that exists either externally in nature or internally within the self, following Julia Kristeva's concept of the abject. In Atwood's poetry, white explorers, settlers, and Susanna Moodie as colonial pioneers are positioned as subjects, while the indigenous peoples, wilderness, and animals they displace occupy the position of the other. These others, as abject beings, experience death and resurrection, disturbing the settlers' identity by inhabiting their space as ghosts. This aligns with Kristeva's explanation of the abject as the essential precondition for the emergence of the self; the subject must continually expel the abject to establish its own identity, even as the abject remains a fundamental condition of existence. Atwood's ghosts, therefore, signify her unique sense of otherness, traversing the boundaries between human and animal, life and death, and seeking to dismantle otherness.

United We Stand? External Obstacles, Internal Tensions and Degenerative Trends in a Greek Media Cooperative

ABSTRACT Drawing on qualitative analysis through semi-structured interviews this study focuses on Greece’s most longstanding media cooperative documenting the challenges it has encountered during the past decade while operating in a highly disrupted and competitive media environment. Building on the degeneration and regeneration theses, which distinguish between cooperatives that either degenerate into capitalist businesses or rejuvenate their democratic values through hard work, this study explores the way this outlet navigated the obstacles it faced. The findings provide empirical evidence that upholding and revitalizing workplace democracy within a fiercely contested media ecosystem compounded by a decade-long economic crisis, is a constant struggle. What keeps journalists of this specific outlet investing in the cooperative model is a unique sense of professional freedom and personal growth that they experience as members of a worker owned outlet. These gains, intangible in nature yet extremely valuable, are instrumental in helping journalists overcome external challenges, reconcile internal tensions and keep the endeavor going. These insights highlight the dynamics of this specific cooperative and may not be universally applicable to all journalistic cooperatives. However, they provide valuable lessons for other worker-owned media operating in similar contexts. They also highlight emerging trends and suggest avenues for future research.

The Style of Modern Western Music from Ravel's Musical Works

Maurice Ravel is one of the most important representatives of Western modern music in the 20th century, and he has made far-reaching contributions to the development of Western modern music with his unique musical style and compositional philosophy. Ravel's music not only made important achievements in the impressionist tradition, but also further expanded the boundaries of modern music through innovative forms, structures and the absorption of ethnic musical elements. In his works, Ravel broke the boundaries of traditional harmony and tonality with his superb technique and unique aesthetic sense, and brought a new way of expression to western modern music. By analyzing Ravel's masterpieces, such as Bolero and Daphne and Chloe, we can see how he opened up the diversified path of modern music style through the fusion of impressionism and modern techniques. Ravel's music not only had a profound impact at the time, but still provides a rich source of inspiration and resources for modern composers and music education.

An existence result for integro-differential degenerate sweeping process with convex sets.

In this paper, we study the well-posedness in the sense of existence and uniqueness of a solution of integrally perturbed degenerate sweeping processes, involving convex sets in Hilbert spaces. The degenerate sweeping process is perturbed by a sum of a singlevalued map satisfying a Lipschitz condition and an integral forcing term. The integral perturbation depends on two time-variables, by using a semi-discretization method. Unlike the previous works, the Cauchy’s criterion of the approximate solutions is obtained without any new Gronwall’s like inequality.

Body image discontentment among head and neck cancer patients in Visakhapatnam district: An empirical study

Head and neck cancers, which comprise tumours of the oral cavity, throat, nasal cavity, and thyroid, pose substantial physical and psychological issues. These tumours frequently require harsh therapies such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, which can result in apparent changes in appearance and physical function. As a result, patients are frequently subjected to body image distress, low self-esteem, and overall unhealthy psychological well-being. This study aims to investigate head and neck cancer patients' self-perceptions and body image problems, with an emphasis on feelings of self-consciousness, physical attractiveness, and general body dissatisfaction amongst head and neck cancer out patients undergoing treatment in HCG cancer hospital in Visakhapatnam. This study was conducted on 50 head and neck cancer outpatients undergoing treatment at an oncology centre Healthcare Global Enterprises ltd (HCG) hospital Visakhapatnam during the period of (May 2023 to June 2023) who were willing to participate in the study and were 20 years of age and above. An interview schedule was prepared by the researcher and administered to the patients comprising section A (questions pertaining to the demographic and clinical details of the patient), section B (modified 6 item Body Image Scale). Majority of the patients were male (62%) while female constituted 38% with the majority aged between 20- 39 years (61%) and the most common cancer being that of oral cavity (58%). The findings reveal a sizable proportion of respondents reporting feeling self-conscious and less physically attractive as a result of their sickness or treatment. Many individuals are dissatisfied with their appearance and overall body image, with a significant percentage reporting that these issues interfere with their social relationships and sense of wholeness. These findings highlight the need of addressing psychological and emotional support in the treatment and care of head and neck cancer patients. Integrating mental health and body image counselling into cancer treatment programmes has the potential to greatly improve patients' overall well-being and quality of life.

From Body Narratives to Cultural Identity: A Study of Ritualised Representations in Modern Sound Media

For modern people who have been under the hegemony of visual picture for a long time, the sensory balance in the Internet era is the key to releasing body appeals and getting rid of individual heterogeneity. The unique sense of imagination, immersion and companionship created by modern sound media to the audience can directly arouse emotional resonance, so as to achieve the group identity of sound field culture. Based on the perspective of ritual view of media, this paper analyzes the ritualized representation mode of modern sound media from two dimensions: the morphological evolution of body narrative of sound media and the deep aggregation of auditory culture, and thus corresponds to the dual aspects of ritualized representation: the embodied presentation and landscape modeling of sound media. By clarifying the subject’s holistic and differentiated identity cognitive thinking in media practice and the social auditory cultural aggregation phenomenon, the ritualized signs of modern sound media are deeply investigated in order to provide a theoretical perspective for the cultural research of modern sound media.

The concept of relation in methodological individualism and holism: a reply to a functionalist critique

In an article entitled "Agency, functionalism and all that. A Sraffian view", published in the Journal of Philosophical Economics, Professor Cesaratto (2024) has proposed a functionalist methodology to study the relation between agency and structure. In doing so, he made some criticisms of an article of ours that had previously appeared in the same journal in issue XV, entitled "Towards a unity of sense: a critical analysis of the concept of relation in methodological individualism and holism in economics" (Ianulardo and Stella, 2022). We take Cesaratto's critique as an invitation to a dialogue on the methodology of the social sciences, and we would like to clarify some aspects in response to his critique. In essence, we clarify that our article consisted of two parts, which we can call pars destruens and pars construens, respectively. In the first, we show that while the determinate identity of the individual postulated by methodological individualism cannot stand without reference to difference, the relational methodology postulated by methodological holism requires its terms (i.e. individuals) to stand as a relation. In the second part, we make it clear that the sense of unity to which we have referred is not represented by an actual community, but by the drive towards unity that is common to all individuals when they intend to form a social entity (group, class, nation, party, institution etc.). Every unification makes it possible to shed new light on the moments that led to it. In this sense, we have spoken of a teleological perspective, since the end point allows us to re-signify the intermediate moments that led to it.

Inclusive Leadership and Positive Outcomes Through Hotel Employees' Perceptions of Inclusion

ABSTRACT The critical role of inclusion in organizations has been proposed in the hospitality industry; however, there is still limited scholarly attention given to leadership. This study was to investigate the role of hotel employees’ perceptions of inclusion (i.e. sense of belongingness and sense of uniqueness) for linking inclusive leadership and positive work outcomes (i.e. thriving at work and intention to stay). Five hundred eight responses were used for the data analysis, and the hypothesized relationships were tested using structural equation modeling. The results presented that inclusive leadership promotes employees’ perceptions of inclusion, sense of belongingness, and uniqueness. These perceptions, in turn, lead to thriving at work and intention to stay. The theoretical and practical implications of the findings were discussed further.

The Self-ish Gene: Retroactive Tropes in Richard Dawkins’s Evolutionary Logic

ABSTRACT Building on recent developments in Lacanian rhetorical criticism, this essay demonstrates how contemporary evolutionary theory posits genetic determinism without a clear definition of the gene. It makes this case through close readings of Richard Dawkins’s The Selfish Gene, the landmark text of neo-Darwinian genetics. It demonstrates how Dawkins uses metaphors to substitute a single determinate agent in place of the genome’s essential complexity. Despite Dawkins’s admission that he could not define the gene, his metaphors give his “self-ish gene” a sense of unity and coherence that allows him to describe all other levels of life (organisms, species, ecosystems) as reducible to it. Dawkins’s use of metaphor leverages a broader reductionist logos, one that operates in discourses far beyond the biological. Methodologically, the essay advances the study of scientific metaphor by focusing on the formal properties of metaphor and the ways they afford logical closure.

Symbolism of Natural Imagery in Prose of Russian Émigré Writers (E. Yu. Skobtsova, N. D. Gorodetskaya, V. A. Nikiforov-Volgin)

This study explores the issue of symbolization of natural imagery in an ontological, existential sense through the works of authors belonging to the first wave of Russian literary emigration. It is noted that in E. Yu. Skobtsova’s novel “Russian Plain”, a mythologized image of spiritualized space is created, encompassing an expressively colored image of the motherland, calling on children to respond to universal pain. In the autobiographical prose of N. D. Gorodetskaya, past and present converge in a unified sense of gratitude: the gracious, invaluable past seems to merge into the present, giving it integrity and significance, with the native surrounding world in the past becoming the writer’s main life support, a great ontological value. V. A. Nikiforov-Volgin’s works reveal a typologically similar mythologization of space in an original individual-authorial perception, accentuating the motif of the sacredness of the latter, expressing the drama of the years of adversity; with N. D. Gorodetskaya, the writer is united by a perception of the harmony of the native surrounding world with a child’s soul. The analysis conducted convinces that the artistic thinking of E. Yu. Skobtsova, N. D. Gorodetskaya, V. A. Nikiforov-Volgin developed in a typological stream of neorealistic artistic consciousness characterized by a multifaceted synthesis of various artistic elements.

Shadows of identity: the experience of Jewish soldiers in the Ukrainian military

ABSTRACT This article delves into the study of Jewish identity within the Ukrainian army, providing a detailed exploration of the experiences of soldiers with Jewish backgrounds fighting at the front lines of the Russian-Ukrainian war. Considering the historical complexities and contemporary challenges faced by the Jewish community in Ukraine, the study investigates how military service transforms the national and ethnic self-identification of Jewish soldiers. Through interviews and comprehensive contextual analysis, we illuminate their personal narratives, ways of expressing identity, common features, inclusivity, and the adaptation of diverse cultural backgrounds within the Ukrainian army.‏ Our study contends that within the military landscape of the ongoing war, the perception of Jewish identity in Ukraine undergoes a significant shift, becoming more prominent and tangible. This transformation imbues the lives of Jewish soldiers with a profound sense of pride and uniqueness.

Exploring Holistic Cancer Care and Survivorship in India Through the Kerala Model of Palliative Care: Role of Community Nurse and Outpatient Meetings.

Support groups and meetings are self-help gatherings that provide a unique sense of community, unconditional acceptance, and information on cancer and its treatment. This cross-sectional study examined 12 outpatient meetings within the Kerala model of palliative care, a community-based service provided to patients irrespective of disease, stage, or prognosis starting from the time of diagnosis. The study focused on the pivotal role of community nurses in facilitating these meetings, with participants including cancer patients and survivors. Using in-depth interviews (n = 52) and participant observations, this research used a qualitative approach and explored the dynamics and outcomes of outpatient meetings. Findings highlight the indispensable contributions of these community nurses serving as linchpins in providing support, guiding discussions, and offering crucial education. Outpatient meetings effectively addressed psychosocial concerns, combatted stigmas associated with cancer, and promoted informed decision making in cancer care. The study emphasizes the need for recognizing the role played by community nurses in improving psychosocial support and diminishing stigma, and ultimately the quality of life of patients and survivors through the palliative cancer care within the Kerala model. We also underscore the need for policy initiatives, resource allocation, and training programs tailored to support these frontline health care providers effectively.

Parents’ Shared Experiences of Separation From Their Newborns After Birth in Denmark

ObjectiveTo explore parents’ shared experiences of separation from their newborns after birth in Denmark. DesignPhenomenological hermeneutic design. SettingA NICU in the Capital Region of Denmark. ParticipantsFour sets of parents (N = 8) with prematurely born neonates who were admitted to the NICU. MethodsWe used dyadic interviews for data collection. We applied a phenomenological hermeneutic approach inspired by Ricoeur’s theory of interpretation to analyze the data. ResultsTwo overarching themes emerged that reflected two distinct temporal phases of separation. Initial separation caused an experience of becoming parents at different paces. Separation based on care needs (i.e., the NICU vs. maternity unit) left parents at the juncture between separation and closeness. ConclusionSeparation from their newborns complicated parents’ transitions into parenthood. Their sense of unity was undermined when different units assumed responsibility for the mother and newborn. This challenged family-centered care. Our findings indicate the need to minimize separation through initiatives such as zero separation and couplet care.

Connecting people with place-specific nature in cities reduces unintentional harm

There is an increasing disconnect between people and nature as we become more urbanised. Intensification in cities often results in a reduction of natural areas, more homogenised and manicured green spaces, and loss of biota. Compared to people in rural areas, urban dwellers are less likely visit natural areas and recognise and value biota. Reconnecting people with nature in the city not only benefits human mental and physical wellbeing but can also have positive effects on how people value biodiversity and act on conservation issues. However, in some contexts, the push to reconnect people with nature may have unintended negative outcomes on biodiversity, particularly if place-specific nature is not used in urban greening. In the current biodiversity crisis, using vegetation and green space design that is not reflective of the environmental context of a city can further disconnect residents, particularly Indigenous people, from their local environment and species, and further entrench extinction of experience and loss of environmental values. This disconnect can result in residents applying wildlife gardening practices, such as bird feeding, that are not specific to place, and benefit introduced species over indigenous species. Furthermore, cities are gateways for invasive species, and using species in greening projects that are not locally sourced has already left cities and their surrounding regions with a large weed legacy. Using place-specific nature and green space in cities can be less resource intensive, highly beneficial for biodiversity and give residents a unique sense of place. Rather than simply adding ‘more nature’ in cities, the messaging should be more complex, emphasising the need for urban greening to be context specific to avoid negative impacts on biodiversity and ecological and cultural services.

A Kaleidoscope of Multisensory Perceptions in the Films of Buddhadeb Dasgupta

In the present age, digital media, particularly films have earned the reputation of successfully forging an alternative reality by offering a multisensory experience to the spectators. Playing a pivotal role in the foundation of Indian realistic cinema, the films of Buddhadeb Dasgupta have conveyed serious, hard-hitting messages through their sensory appeal. His films have been widely applauded and recognized for portraying multisensory poetry on celluloid. His iconic films like Tahader Katha (1992), Grihajuddha (1982), and Bagh Bahadur (1989) reveal the bleakest secrets of the human mind. On the other hand, films like Charachar (1993), Tope and Uro Jahaj convey a unique sense of ethereal existence through their multisensory experience. This paper attempts to analyse the multisensory film aesthetics in some selected films of Buddhadeb Dasgupta that question the cultural codes and set exemplary models of individual, social as well as environmental responsibility through its unique portrayal of multisensory experiences. This experiential perception of these films creates an alternative reality with the help of the stylistic aspects of narration. This paper also attempts to find out what purpose is served by this multisensory appeal and how it has opened new avenues and genres in the discipline of film-making.

The role of Indonesian government in middle east conflict resolution: consistent diplomacy or strategic shifts?

Indonesia and Middle Eastern countries are associated with a shared characteristic in the form of Islam, despite the geographical separation and cultural and ethnic distinctions. Since gaining independence in 1945, Indonesia has consistently advocated for the peaceful resolution of conflict in the Middle East, including the Palestinian/Arab–Israeli conflict. Therefore, the objective of this study was to explore the motivations behind Indonesia’s consistent support for Middle Eastern conflict resolution. Although the Indonesian government is eager to advance its involvement in the conflict resolution process, it is also compelled by the constitution to uphold the “Free and Active” foreign policy axiom, which essentially restricts Indonesia from taking on a side, maintaining cordial ties with the parties involved. These principles prevent Indonesia from favoring one side and maintaining positive relations with both conflicting parties. Indonesia has often played a passive role as a facilitator or participant in conflict resolution attempts rather than actively taking on the role of a mediator. Indonesia’s unwavering commitment to resolving the Middle East conflict largely originates from Islamic solidarity with a predominantly Muslim population in the region and a shared identity as a fellow developing country, rather than being solely based on its constitution. Alternatively, this sense of unity may also stem from the notion of solidarity within the Global South.