Shape Characters Research Articles

NEGATIVE POLITENESS STRATEGIES IN ANDREA HIRATA’S NOVEL LASKAR PELANGI

This research delves into the intricate portrayal of negative politeness strategy in Andrea Hirata's novel Laskar Pelangi. Employing linguistic politeness theory by Brown and Levinson and a structuralism approach, the study aims to elucidate the connection between linguistics and literature within the novel's context. Utilizing a qualitative research methodology, the text is analyzed, focusing on instances of negative politeness strategies employed by characters in various social interactions. Through a descriptive qualitative approach, 53 instances of negative politeness strategies are identified in the novel. The literature review underscores the significance of negative politeness for maintaining rapport and respect in social interactions, particularly in contexts prone to imposition or conflict. Extracted examples from the novel illustrate how characters utilize negative politeness to navigate complex social dynamics and preserve harmonious relationships within their community. The findings reveal cultural nuances embedded in politeness strategies, reflecting Indonesian societal norms and values. Characters in Laskar Pelangi employ indirect speech acts, hedging language, and deferential expressions to mitigate threats to others' autonomy or comfort, contributing to the narrative's tone of warmth and sincerity. Overall, this research highlights the integral role of negative politeness strategies in shaping character interactions and reflecting cultural values in Laskar Pelangi. By employing these strategies, characters negotiate social hierarchies and navigate interpersonal relationships while demonstrating respect and consideration for others.

Literary metamorphosis: a corpus-assisted approach to characterisation in The Rouge of the North and “The Golden Cangue”

Based on her Chinese story “Jinsuo Ji”, the renowned bilingual writer Eileen Chang produced two English versions, i.e. The Rouge of the North and “The Golden Cangue”. The basic difference between the two English versions lies in that The Rouge of the North is more of a rewriting, while “The Golden Cangue” is a direct translation. An interesting issue emerges as to how characters are constructed in those two inter-related texts. This study, taking direct speech as an indicator of character portrayal, adopts a corpus-assisted approach to characterisation in the two texts. The study elaborates on the functions fulfilled by direct speech in constructing characters and carries out a comparative analysis of characterisation in the two texts. The results show that, due to distinctive uses of direct speech, there are subtle yet definite differences between The Rouge of the North and “The Golden Cangue” in shaping characters’ verbal prominence, establishing characters’ verbal interactional relationships, and presenting the protagonists’ linguistic features. Devoted to the issue of characterisation in literary metamorphosis, the study demonstrates the multiple functions performed by direct speech in character portrayal and has some implications for improving corpus methods to examine the complexities of characterisation.

On the Shaping of Characters in Dance Drama

Dance performance is a kind of artistic dynamic image soaked with "emotion", and only by grasping the unity of inside and outside and the situation, can we completely shape the character image and achieve a certain artistic aesthetic effect. In dance creation, the creator is an inseparable and complete process of artistic creation, from deeply capturing the dance image, creating and organizing the dance language, arranging and designing the dance section, to finally reflecting the artistic conception on the stage by the actors through rehearsal. This paper takes the dance drama "Zhaojun Out" as an example to discuss how to shape the characters with dance, improve the dancers deep aesthetic thinking on the dance image, and shape the character characteristics of the main characters in the dance drama.

Interaction of a UWB impulse with a layer of sandy soil, having a rough upper boundary

ABSTRACT In this paper, the changes in the character of time shapes, amplitudes, frequency spectra, and time delay of ultra-wideband (UWB) impulses (duration of 0.33 ns) reflected from the layer of wet sand with a rough upper boundary were investigated. It was shown that the attenuation of UWB impulse amplitude, which is reflected from the upper rough boundary of the sand layer, can be described by the model of Fresnel reflection coefficient for a smooth surface using the Gaussian correction factor (FRGC). At this root-mean-square (RMS), height of soil surface roughness was in the range of ~0–21 mm, but the determination coefficient and RMS error (RMSE) were found to be equal to 0.94 and 0.02, respectively. An experiment close to linear increase/decrease in the propagation time of impulses reflected from the upper/lower boundary of the layer, respectively, was found with increasing the RMS heights of upper boundary. It is shown that the propagation time of such impulses can be described by the modified FRGC model with an error from RMSE = 0.09 ns to RMSE = 0.15 ns. The results of these findings are of practical importance for the interpretation of remote sensing data for precise soil moisture measurements from unmanned aerial vehicle platforms using UWB impulses.

Ann Brooks’ Postfeminist Studies on Omani Women’s Identity

This study aims to describe the aspects of influence and identity shaping of female characters in the novel "Sayyidaat Alqomar" by Jokha Alharthi based on Ann Brooks' perspective. This research is oriented towards discussing three aspects, namely postfeminist deconstruction, differences, and women's identity. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research with feminist analysis. Data analysis techniques in this study use the Miles and Huberman method with three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results of this study are as follows: (1) The influence of postfeminist deconstruction is identified in two aspects. First, gender equality in the relationship between husband and wife and inequality among women. Second, traditional stereotypes that female characters respond as representations of deconstruction with responses to ignore and voice criticism; (2) the differences that affect the identity of female characters are identified, that a woman can own both masculine and feminine sides; and (3) the form of female identity influenced by two factors. First, external factors: destiny and modernization. Second, experience factors: hobbies, work, and trauma. These findings confirm the diversity of Women’s identity in Modernization and pave the way for postfeminist studies towards Omani women.

Bridging Ethics and Education: Crafting Solutions to Address the Threads of Bullying in Indonesia

Bullying in educational settings has become a significant global issue, exacerbated by the rise of cyberbullying and juvenile delinquency, particularly in Indonesia. The study employs a qualitative approach and literature review to investigate the impact of the curriculum on shaping ethical values and character among students. By focusing on ethical education, particularly the principles of individualism and collectivism, and incorporating deontological and virtue ethics, this research proposes a holistic strategy for addressing bullying. It argues that understanding and integrating these ethical dimensions into school curricula can foster a supportive environment that mitigates bullying and promotes moral development. Additionally, the study underscores the importance of moral philosophy in healing the trauma caused by bullying. It advocates applying ethical principles such as justice, compassion, and empathy to support affected students, helping them overcome trauma and build resilience. The study advocates for applying moral philosophies to help students navigate complex social dynamics, thereby enhancing their emotional well-being and contributing to a more empathetic and just educational environment.

Peran Andragogi dalam Mempersiapkan Orang Tua sebagai Pendidik Anak Usia Dini

Many parents still lack the necessary knowledge and skills to support optimal child development. The purpose of this study is to describe the role of Andragogy, as an adult education approach, offering a solution by customizing learning based on parents' needs and motivations. This approach can overcome three main challenges faced by parents: lack of knowledge about ECD, limited time for training, and low motivation and support in the process of learning and shaping children's spirituality and character. The researcher uses a qualitative method or literature study where the researcher provides solutions to the problems raised by collecting various theories and information from literature materials such as books, dictionaries, journals, Bibles, and online media.

How are Mozart’s Operas Indebted to Enlightenment Ideals?

This paper undertakes a rigorous examination of the Enlightenment ideals embodied within Mozart's operas and their subsequent influence. Mozart's musical compositions were profoundly shaped by the Enlightenment era, reflecting the aspirations of freedom, democracy, and equality. The article points out that Mozart incorporated cultural elements and enlightenment ideas from different countries into his opera creation, especially his work Don Giovanni was deeply influenced by cultural traditions, combining musical tragedy with comedic characteristics. The article also mentions that Mozart embodies the idea of equality in the Enlightenment through the assignment of roles in the opera, and each character has the opportunity to have direct contact with Don · Giovanni, showing the directness and equality of the characters. In addition, the article discusses how Mozart spread the ideas of the Enlightenment through his opera, and how his operas reflected the spirit of freedom, reason, and openness. "Don Giovanni" can become his masterpiece, through careful character shaping and musical stage design, it conveys the core values of the Enlightenment, has a profound impact on the society at that time, and has become a classic in the history of music.

Study on Space and Identity in Wide Sargasso Sea

Jean Rhys’s Wide Sargasso Sea mainly tells the tragic fate of the white Creole woman Antoinette Cosway, dealing with problems of identity and inequality arising from French and British colonisation in the Caribbean. This novel serves not only as a narrative of personal tragedy but also as a spatially oriented exploration where the space is instrumental in shaping characters and reflecting colonial history. Based on the Space Theory and Homi K. Bhabha’s Postcolonial Theory, this paper endeavours to trace Antoinette’s journey across three significant spaces, explore how these spaces impact her identity and self-reconstruction under the patriarchal and racial oppression, and reveal the complex interactions between space and Antoinette’s identity in the novel, aiming to break down the binary oppositions in colonial discourse and understand the multiplicity and fluidity of identity.

The Challenges and Countermeasures of Shaping the Ideology and Moral Character of Middle School Students in the New Era

In the context of new era development, the shaping of middle school students' ideological and moral character is of great significance, playing a critical role in their physical and mental health, value formation, and future development. However, changes in the social environment, educational philosophy, and information technology have brought many challenges to the ideological and moral character shaping of middle school students, such as the impact of diversified social values, the negative influence of online information, the lack of family education, and inadequate school education.This article thoroughly analyzes these challenges and puts forward targeted countermeasures such as strengthening the education of socialist core values, enhancing network literacy education, optimizing family education, and improving school education to promote the healthy development of middle school students' ideological and moral character.

The Role of the Snakes and Ladders Game in Basic English Skills in Early Childhood

Early childhood education is an important stage in shaping character and basic skills, including English language acquisition. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of the snakes and ladders game in improving basic English skills in early childhood. Using a Classroom Action Research (CAR) method involving two cycles, the snakes and ladders game was modified to include English elements. The results showed that the game not only helped children recognize new vocabulary, but also improved their speaking and listening skills. The social interaction during the game also provided opportunities for children to practice simple conversations in English. Thus, the snakes and ladders game can be a fun and effective learning tool in teaching English in early childhood

Machine Learning Allowed Interpreting Toxicity of a Fe-Doped CuO NM Library Large Data Set─An Environmental In Vivo Case Study.

The wide variation of nanomaterial (NM) characters (size, shape, and properties) and the related impacts on living organisms make it virtually impossible to assess their safety; the need for modeling has been urged for long. We here investigate the custom-designed 1-10% Fe-doped CuO NM library. Effects were assessed using the soil ecotoxicology model Enchytraeus crypticus (Oligochaeta) in the standard 21 days plus its extension (49 days). Results showed that 10%Fe-CuO was the most toxic (21 days reproduction EC50 = 650 mg NM/kg soil) and Fe3O4 NM was the least toxic (no effects up to 3200 mg NM/kg soil). All other NMs caused similar effects to E. crypticus (21 days reproduction EC50 ranging from 875 to 1923 mg NM/kg soil, with overlapping confidence intervals). Aiming to identify the key NM characteristics responsible for the toxicity, machine learning (ML) modeling was used to analyze the large data set [9 NMs, 68 descriptors, 6 concentrations, 2 exposure times (21 and 49 days), 2 endpoints (survival and reproduction)]. ML allowed us to separate experimental related parameters (e.g., zeta potential) from particle-specific descriptors (e.g., force vectors) for the best identification of important descriptors. We observed that concentration-dependent descriptors (environmental parameters, e.g., zeta potential) were the most important under standard test duration (21 day) but not for longer exposure (closer representation of real-world conditions). In the longer exposure (49 days), the particle-specific descriptors were more important than the concentration-dependent parameters. The longer-term exposure showed that the steepness of the concentration-response decreased with an increased Fe content in the NMs. Longer-term exposure should be a requirement in the hazard assessment of NMs in addition to the standard in OECD guidelines for chemicals. The progress toward ML analysis is desirable given its need for such large data sets and significant power to link NM descriptors to effects in animals. This is beyond the current univariate and concentration-response modeling analysis.

Exploring the Development Path of Female Leading Characters in Film and Television Works - Taking the Image Shaping of Female Characters as an Example

In recent years, people have been paying more and more attention to the development direction of the "women" group, and the image of women in society has become increasingly diverse. In today's society, film and television media are important channels that can quickly disseminate information, attract social attention, and disseminate value orientation. This paper explores the development path of female protagonists by examining the image shaping of female characters in film and television works. By analyzing the evolution of female characters in various types of film and television productions, one can see that female roles are no longer confined to traditional archetypes such as the virtuous wife and loving mother or tragic figures. Instead, they increasingly exhibit qualities of independence, bravery, confidence, and intelligence. These changes enrich the content of film and television works and provide audiences with more diverse values and role models. The study finds that the diversification of female character portrayals not only enhances the artistic quality and appeal of the works but also exerts a positive influence on society. The image of women in film and television is gradually becoming an important force in guiding social trends and promoting gender equality. Therefore, in-depth exploration and research into the development path of female characters in film and television works are of great significance for understanding social and cultural changes and promoting gender equality.

A Brief Analysis of the Role of Traditional Chinese Opera Body in Character Shaping

A Brief Analysis of the Role of Traditional Chinese Opera Body in Character Shaping

Drama Costumes and Character Shaping: Visual Narrative from Desk Design to Stage Costume

Outstanding theatrical costume is not only the crystallization of the designer's efforts, but also plays a vital role in the process of characterization. It not only reveals the identity of the character, but also adds color to the actor's performance and makes the character image more layered and beautiful. From the desktop design to the production and presentation of stage costumes is a two-dimensional to three-dimensional transformation process, this process not only involves how the designer through the conception, design and production of clothing to interpret the role of the era in which the background of the regional environment, personality traits, inner feelings, future destiny, etc.; also involves the costume and other departments is how to communicate and collaborate with the audience to present a vivid stage Performance. Throughout the process, the costume design department has to go through the process of conceptualizing the character image, drawing the costume rendering, communicating and negotiating with other departments, and then determining the style, color and fabric of the costume, and then starting the production and finally presenting it to the audience on the stage, so as to complete the shaping of the character's image and the role of its visual narrative.

Generative innovations for paleography: enhancing character image synthesis through unconditional single image models

Data scarcity in paleographic image datasets poses a significant challenge to researchers and scholars in the field. Unlike modern printed texts, historical manuscripts and documents are often scarce and fragile, making them difficult to digitize and create comprehensive datasets. Recently many innovations have been arrived on single image generative models for natural images but none of them are focused on paleographic character images and other handwritten datasets. In paleographic images like stone inscription characters, maintaining exact shape and structure of character is important unlike natural images. In this paper we propose an unconditional single image generative model, CharGAN for isolated paleographic character images. In the proposed system, augmented images are generated from a single image using generative adversarial networks, while maintaining their structure. Specifically, an external augmentation inducer is used to create higher-level augmentations in the generated images. In addition, the input to the generator is replaced with dynamic sampling from a Gaussian mixture model to make changes to the low-level features. From our experimental results, we infer that these two enhancements make single-image generative models suitable not only for natural images, but also for paleographic character images and other handwritten character datasets, the AHCD dataset, and EMNIST, where the global structure is important. Both the qualitative and quantitative results show that our approach is effective and superior in single-image generative tasks, particularly in isolated character image generation.

Novel Deep Learning Application: Recognizing Inconsistent Characters on Pharmaceutical Packaging

Background Machine vision faces significant challenges when applied to text recognition on cardboard packaging particularly due to multiple printing methods, irregular character shapes, and curved packaging surfaces. Methods This research introduces a novel deep learning application for recognizing binarized expiration date and batch code characters printed using multiple printing methods. The method, based on Region-based Convolutional Neural Networks (R-CNN), enables character recognition directly from in the images without the need for extracting handcrafted features. In detail, this approach performs character recognition by using the whole image as input, extracting and learning salient character features directly from the packaging surface images. Results The R-CNN model, with a precision of 91.1% and an F1 score of 80.9%, effectively recognizes manufacturing markings on pharmaceutical packages, with inconsistencies in the characters’ shapes. In a comparative experiment using the same dataset of images, the R-CNN model significantly outperformed Tesseract OCR, achieving much higher precision, recall, and F1 scores. Conclusions The results of this study reveal that the deep learning method outperforms the well-established optical character recognition method in recognizing text characters printed with different printing methods. Presented in this study, the deep learning method recognizes text characters with high precision. It is also suitable for recognizing text printed on curved surfaces, provided proper preprocessing is applied. The problem investigated in the study differs from previous research in the field, focusing on the recognition of texts printed with different printing methods. The research thus fills a gap in text recognition that existed in the research of the field. Furthermore, the study presents new ideas that will be utilized in our future research.

Pengaruh Lingkungan Terhadap Pendidikan Anak

The educational environment is needed in the educational process, because the educational environment functions as a supporting the teaching and learning process. A comfortable environment will support the implementation of the teaching and learning process well. Educational environment can be divided into family environment, school environment, and community environment society. By using the literature review method, this study examines relevant theoretical sources including the relevant theoretical sources including the Quran, hadith, and recent scientific works. recent scientific works. The results show that the family environment plays as the foundation of a child's education, instilling basic values and shaping character. The school environment serves to develop academic potential, social skills and further character building. While community environment provides a practical context for the application of the values and skills that have been acquired. This study concludes that the three environments have a significant and complementary influence in shaping children's education holistically. This research recommends the importance of synergy between family, school and community in creating an optimalan optimal educational environment for children's growth and development.

Grain diversity of rice collection from South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract South Sulawesi province is among the Indonesia rice barns, which is expected to buffer the national rice supply. Although rice stock is mainly produced from high-yielding superior varieties, local germplasm is still the main basis for variety development. Local germplasm has been adapted to various agro-ecosystems and thus has potential as a genetic source for adaptation to climate change. This study was aimed at measuring the diversity of rice germplasm from South Sulawesi based on its grain characteristics. A total of 98 rice accessions that were conserved in the agricultural genebank were examined. Grain length, shape, color, and other grain-related characters were observed following the international standard descriptors for rice. NTSYS-PC software version 2.2 was used to perform clustering analysis. Rice collections from South Sulawesi showed diversity in their grain characteristics. The majority of seeds are awnless, have medium length, medium shape, and straw-colored lemmae-palea and attributed with medium-sized and straw-colored sterile lemmae, and the dehulled grain bran is predominantly white. The rice accessions can be grouped into eight clusters at a similarity level of 52%. This diversity and similarity information is important for germplasm management and utilization. However, due to the limited number of characters used, information from this study cannot yet be used as a basis for their management. More comprehensive characterization efforts need to be conducted in order to make this study more usable, both in supporting conservation and for their utilization

Dampak Kebijakan Tata Tertib Sekolah Terhadap Perilaku Siswa

This research aims to explore the impact of school regulations on student discipline using a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through observations and interviews with students and teachers. The results indicate that school regulations play a central role in shaping student discipline, providing a framework for behavior and clear consequences. Teachers and student affairs staff play a significant role in enforcing rules with fair sanctions. Intracurricular and extracurricular activities help maintain order and provide positive experiences. However, the positive impact is also balanced with attention to negative effects, such as feelings of restraint. Students' awareness of rule consequences is acknowledged as a crucial element in shaping character and self-discipline, an essential perspective in preparing students for the future. In conclusion, the implementation of school regulations at MA NWDI Pancor has a central role in creating an effective learning environment and shaping positive student behavior. Keywords: Student Behavior, School Regulations.