Group Structure Research Articles

The Political Behavior of the Batulanteh Highlands Community in the Regional Head Election of Sumbawa Regency in 2020

his research aims to determine the political behavior of voters and the factors behind them choosing the people of the Batulanteh highlands in the 2020 Sumbawa Regency regional elections. This is interesting to research becauseeach voter has their own reasons and interests in determining political choices, so that candidates can determine strategy in campaigning to get results that are in line with the target. This study is qualitative research. The results of the research showthat the tendency for political behavior to vote for the people of the Batulanteh highlands tends to be dominated by aspects of the figure and campaign issues as well as the candidate's work program. This is closely related to the real condition of Batulanteh which is still very underdeveloped and far from development aspects. The factors behind the political behavior of Batulanteh Community voters are the voter's social circle as a variable that is outside the voter but has an influence in determining individual political choices. Individual voters' decisions are strongly influenced by group cohesion processes, not purely individual decisions and actions. This creates a "threat" if an individual in a group makes a decision that is different from the group's decision, including the decision not to vote. Then there are patron client relationships, money politics, and an assessment of regional socio-economic conditions. Of the various aspects above, the most determining aspect is money politics. Meanwhile, thepatron-client aspect is relative, one-off, and not literate. The existence of money politics is considered the most determinant in influencing a person's voting decisions. This is caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, making money politics easier to accept andincreasing nominal vote buying. Money politics succeeded in influencing voting behavior because candidates used personal loyalist strategies to influence voters through their social environment. The use of money politics is an effort to strengthen voters'preferences for certain candidates and strengthen the confidence of regional head candidates to be able to get guaranteed voter compliance

«Без Вас очень сиротливо»: М. Горький и кинодраматург А.С. Вознесенский (по новым материалам из архивов ИМЛИ РАН)

The paper deals with the history of the relationship between the bright representative of the Silver Age, the writer A. S. Voznesensky and M. Gorky. The investigation is based on new archival materials from A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Science. The life trajectories of Gorky and Voznesensky often went in parallel, since they were people of similar beliefs and the same social circle. We know about only one their meeting, which happened in Moscow in 1902, but their connection was carried out through letters and mutual acquaintances. Five letters of Voznesensky, stored in the archives of the Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, cover the period from 1910 to 1936. In his letters, Voznesensky talks about himself, about the difficult situation of Soviet writers and the tragic fate of the writer Andrei Sobol. Gorky, in a letter dated as of 1910, gives an assessment of the previously unknown play by A.S. Voznesensky. These materials are shedding light on some facts of M. Gorky’s biography and allow for the fuller covering of the life and creative path of A.S. Voznesensky and for a deeper understanding of the literary process of the first third of the twentieth century in general.

A Smart System Facilitating Emotional Regulation in Neurodivergent Children

This paper acknowledges the need for a user-centric solution that helps with emotional regulation and stress management in children with ADHD. The paper presents a unique and comprehensive solution that integrates Reinforcement Learning (RL) algorithms to enhance user experience and aid children with ADHD to regulate their emotions and behaviours through a reward-based system. Through careful analysis of existing literature, and user requirements assessment, a comprehensive framework that integrates machine learning algorithms, physical and digital solution components through a user-centric design approach has been proposed. The core objective is to design and develop a sensory regulation system specifically tailored to the requirements of children with ADHD. Through the development of an engaging and impactful sensory regulation system, children can experience social and academic aspects of school positively while also having the opportunity to expand their social circle through inclusive play environments and ultimately improving their daily experiences. This paper aims to address the imminent need for emotional regulation and stress management tools catering to children with ADHD. By incorporating Reinforcement Learning (RL) algorithms with a reward-based interaction, this paper aims to solve critical challenges faced by children with ADHD, like emotional regulation difficulties, stress management, poor social skills, and academic performance issues so that they can lead more holistic lives.

Moda novog veka - savremena moda ili izraz društvenog stanja i odeće za uspeh

In today's digitalized society, fashion is a phenomenon that affects all social subjects, consciously or unconsciously, as an informant of their cultural, social, economic, philosophical, spiritual, and even modern metaphysical changes and understandings. Clothing is one of the first and primary markers that provide information to the environment about an individual's national and class affiliation, wealth, and age, and over time information about the extent of the messages to be sent to others through color, the quality of the fabric, the decoration in the costume, the presence (or absence) of details - fashion elements that are as complex as the structure of society itself. Why is fashion used to achieve career (and even personal) influence and success? In contrast to the traditional capitalist fashion system, in which the elite (wealthy class) corresponded directly to the current fashion trends and consciously imposed them on the lower social classes, today's fashion can be identified as the individual's striving to assert his "self" and to be distinguished by its exterior, by the choice of clothes, through which he demonstrates a certain social position. At the same time, through it he expresses his individuality, one that defies the conformism of the upper classes, eager for rivalry imposed by the strong competition, which grows into a struggle for social superiority and continuous metamorphoses. From a psychological point of view, it hints at a person with increased aspirations and a strong desire for social acceptability in a certain social circle, gaining affection, friends, a desire for professional success and achieving established non-verbal communication and a strong (and above all verified) impression on others.

The Olympic Art Competitions: Olympic medals for artworks, Pierre de Coubertin’s passion for art, the Fine Art Salon, and the social circles

In 2024, the city of Paris will be hosting the Olympic Games for the third time, after 1900 and 1924. At that Olympic Games one competition was held at the Grand Palais for which, instead of physical effort, creativity was needed to win an Olympic medal. This means that Pierre de Coubertin’s Olympic program had an artistic element. Only a few people know that between 1912 and 1948, the Olympic Art Competitions were held in parallel to the sports contests. Male and female artists competed in the five disciplines of painting, sculpture, architecture, literature and music. Consequently, this paper traces the inspirational sources for Pierre de Coubertin to conceptualize such competitions. It unveils the link to the art worlds of the Fine Art Salon through his artistic family background. In addition, it explains the importance of the private salons to find like-minded people that helped him realizing his Olympic vision and who were companions along the way. The findings enable a better understanding of how and why the sports aficionado had an interest in art and find a way to combine both in the Olympic Art Competitions – the artistic element in the Olympic Program during the first half of the 20th century.

Planning and evaluating chemistry outreach: a case study of one collegiate group's approach

Chemistry outreach, a type of informal science education commonly practiced by college students, has primarily been studied by looking at individuals' approaches and perspectives. However, it is much more common for college students to plan and conduct chemistry outreach events as part of a group/club/chapter, not independently. In this case study, we looked at the planning and evaluation processes for a single student group conducting a chemistry outreach event. Using pre- and post-outreach event focus groups, we sought to understand how the group was structured and how they collectively planned and implemented their outreach event. Using the Framework for Effective Chemistry Communication and Communities of Practice, we identified the steps the group took to plan, implement, and evaluate their event, as well as the group's structure and member dynamics. Findings showed a misalignment between goals used to plan the outreach event, and those evaluated when reflecting on the event's success. Additionally, the Communities of Practice framework was able to highlight the membership structure underlying the group's planning process, as well as areas for growth and improvement. Overall, findings provide further support that collegiate chemistry organizations/student groups need more resources and training to successfully conduct chemistry outreach.

The Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Implications of Fuel Subsidy Removal in Nigeria

This paper examines the microeconomic and macroeconomic implications of fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria 2023 while adopting a desk review method using discourse analysis methodology. The paper offers some insights into the implications of fuel subsidy, drawing from the interplay of economic, political, environmental, and societal factors necessitating a holistic approach. The removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria has prompted a profound shift with far-reaching implications across economic, social, and environmental circles. Nigeria, as an oil-dependent economy has long relied on fuel subsidy to ensure affordable fuel prices for its citizens. However, in recent years, the country has faced numerous challenges including the rising rate of inflation, unemployment and increase in poverty rates. Based on these challenges, the decision to remove petroleum subsidy has had a significant impact on the economy. To achieve the objective highlighted in the paper, the background of the problem was discussed, review of related literature was undertaken, and possible recommendations were suggested towards mitigating the severe effect of fuel subsidy removal on the general living standard of the citizens and the economy.

ОКО КАМЕРИ: ФОТОГРАФІЧНИЙ ПОГЛЯД І ПИТАННЯ ВІЗУАЛЬНОГО НАСИЛЬСТВА

Background. This article examines the structure and forms of functioning of photography as a visual practice. In particular, a comparative analysis is conducted with the specifics of the organization and transformation of the practice of gaze in the logic of firearms. Methods. In this context, the author examines the syntagmatic relations of lexical units that give rise to subsequent practices and common metaphorical connections. A special place is occupied by the differentiation of lexical units of the metaphor of death in the context of the functioning of the practice and discourse of photography. In the article, the units of textual and linguistic analysis in the context of semiotics and tropology of visual culture are singled out in the methodological perspective. The purpose of the article is to analyze the logic of the correlation between the poetics and ethics of the visual practice of photography, in particular, to clarify the grounds for responsibility and legitimization of the photographer's view. Results. As a result, the foundations of the anthropological model of the "split subject" formed by the visual practice of photography are substantiated not only in the context of the opposition between the photographer and the photographed as inoforms of subject-object opposition, but also the degree of violence of photography as a cultural product, the consumption of which shapes the dynamics of the consumer's gaze and the basis for communication of the community as a consumer audience in this regard. Conclusions. As a result, the author comes to the conclusion that the improvement of photographic equipment technology expands the social circle of its consumers and, accordingly, the forms of their communication. The geometric growth of photography practices transforms the forms of social control, in particular, it technologies the practice of panopticism. The social pressure of the stranger's gaze generates "the inevitability of the modality of what is seen" (D. Joyce) and the permanence of the presence of the Other.

Missionary Activity of A. G. Ibragimov (1857–1944) in Japan

The paper describes missionary work of A. G. Ibragimov in Japan and his relations with various strata of Japanese society during that period. The main works in Japanese are those of Japanese Turkologists: Misawa Nobuo, Komatsu Hisao and others, including those whose research work focuses on the history of the Ottoman Empire. Ibragimov visited Japan three times. Very little information is available about the first and the second visits; however, the third visit is described in considerable detail in his own diaries, among other things. His communication with the Japanese (who were traditionally considered ardent nationalists) aroused as much interest as his communication with representatives of the ruling class, which, as many researchers believe, could have influenced Japanese politics in 1930s. Ibragimov’s social circle included: Ohara Bunkei, the founder of the Ajia Gikai and the first Japanese Muslim; Toyama Mitsuru, the founder of the Gen’yosha and the leader of the Japanese right-wing movement; Nakano Jotaro (Tenshin), a Japanese thinker and one of the ideologists of the Ajia Gikai; Kono Hironaka, a member of the lower house of the Japanese parliament and the Minister of Agriculture and Trade 1915–1916; Inukai Tsuyoshi, the Minister of Internal Affairs and the Minister of Education as well as the Prime Minister of Japan during the last years of his life; many other representatives of the upper class, including close associates and members of the imperial family. Ibragimov’s activities lead to the emergence of the first Muslim societies in Japan; many representatives of the Japanese nobility and ordinary people converted to Islam and even performed Hajj. Tokyo saw the construction of one of the largest mosques in Japan. It may be argued that the Japanese society witnessed a spark of interest in Islam; moreover, Japan established ties with Muslim countries in the Middle East. He contributed to the establishment of Pan-Asian societies, which functioned until the end of World War II. He was engaged in public awareness campaign as well as teaching: one of his students was Izutsu Toshihiko, the greatest Japanese specialist in Islamic studies, a polyglot and professor of the University of Tokyo.

Research on the Stratification Characteristics and Guidance Strategies of College Students' Network Social Circles

Research on the Stratification Characteristics and Guidance Strategies of College Students' Network Social Circles

Factors That Determine Youth's Consumption Behaviour In A Sustainable Way

Sustainable consumption behavior among youth is a critical aspect of addressing contemporary environmental challenges. This study employs Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to investigate the determinants that influence sustainable consumption behavior among young individuals, with a focus on factors supportive of environmental organizations, subjective norms, attitude toward sustainable purchasing, perceived marketplace influence, environmental concern, and sustainable purchase behavior. Firstly, the study explores the role of factors supportive of environmental organizations. Findings reveal that youth who actively support and engage with environmental organizations are more likely to adopt sustainable consumption behaviors. These organizations serve as valuable platforms for educating and mobilizing the youth towards eco-conscious choices. Subjective norms are examined as an important determinant. The study suggests that when young individuals perceive that their peers and social circles endorse sustainable consumption practices, they are more inclined to follow suit. Peer influence plays a pivotal role in shaping their attitudes and behaviors in favor of sustainability Thirdly, attitude toward sustainable purchasing is investigated as a key factor. Results indicate that a positive attitude towards environmentally. The study delves into the influence of perceived marketplace factors. Young consumers who believe that businesses play an active role in promoting sustainability are more likely to engage in eco-friendly purchasing behaviors. This underscores the importance of corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives. Fifthly, environmental concern is examined as a driving force for sustainable consumption behavior. The findings highlight that higher levels of environmental concern are positively associated with sustainable purchase behaviors. Young individuals who express genuine concern for the environment are more motivated to make eco-conscious choices.

Grassroot Women’s Perspective on Interreligious Issues: A Sociocultural Analysis

Due to the presence of migrants and three large mosques that serve as centers of religious activities, 6,183 housewives in Pogung Kidul, or 18.02%, begin to interact with the growing diversity. Given their significant roles in promoting an open and inclusive understanding of religion within their families and social circles, this study aims to analyze how grassroot women’s interactions and involvement influence their perspectives on interfaith relations. Employing purposive sampling followed by semi-structured interviews with six housewives from the three large mosques of Pogung Kidul, namely Pogung Raya Mosque, Pogung Dalangan Mosque, and Pogung Baru Mosque, this qualitative study intends to investigate the complex interaction between women’s understanding of interfaith relations and the variables that influence their perspectives. Personal life experiences and the interaction of religious teachings emerged as the two primary factors that shaped their understanding and behavior within the context of the social community. They then internalized religious and social ethics, resulting in performative behaviors and attitudes that demonstrate piety and symbolize the spirit of Islamic revivalism while fostering positive social relations in an interreligious setting.

Impact of Second-Class Activities in The Improvement of Student Performance in Universities in Jiangxi

This research examined the effectiveness of extracurricular activities for postgraduate university pupils residing in China's Jiangxi province. The research examined the impact of these activities on students' academic performance and the factors that motivate individuals to participate part by surveying students and educators. The findings demonstrated a correlation between second-grade performance and subsequent academic success. Through this, learners were able to acquire new knowledge, broaden their horizons, and broaden their social circle. Motivating individuals may be difficult, but it can be done with the right combination of factors, including incentives, prizes, societal pressure, advancements, and even family involvement. The findings highlight the need for higher education institutions to prioritize below-average activities for the benefit of their students.

“In Search of Special Sensations”: Moïse (Maurice) Zekri's Disorderly Life between Algeria and France (1879–1942)

Abstract This article presents the biography of a little-known Algerian Jew, Moïse (Maurice) Zekri (1879–1942), whose life illuminates several themes not normally associated with Algerian Jewry or French colonial history. An immigrant to Paris who opened one of the city's first gay venues, Maurice's Bar, in 1906, he also contributed to the rise of international organized crime in Montmartre, a development more commonly attributed to Corsicans. While based in Paris, Zekri traveled widely (to England, Belgium, Italy, Argentina, and the United States) and maintained close ties with Algeria, where he returned periodically. His social and professional circles included a diverse cohort of people ethnically and religiously, but his Jewish roots defined the end of his life. During the German Occupation of France, he was deported from his Paris home to Drancy, and in 1942, he was murdered in Auschwitz.

以全面从严治党夯实社会革命的政治基础

Revolutionary nature is the essential attribute of Marxist political parties, but in recent years, there have been comments on the transition from a revolutionary party to a ruling party in the social and theoretical circles, and even erroneous ideas such as “bidding farewell to revolution” and “negating revolution” have been advocated. In fact, Marxist political parties not only need to seize the revolutionary victory of political power, but also constantly carry out self- revolution and maintain the political nature of the party. Therefore, from the perspectives of political construction, ideological construction, and organizational construction, exploring the comprehensive and strict governance of the Party to consolidate the political foundation of social revolution provides fundamental guidance for our Party to consciously shoulder its historical mission, and is of great significance for strengthening the Party’s comprehensive leadership and construction.

Записные книжки В.В. Маяковского в академическом прочтении

The paper reviews the results of the project ‘Poetics and Textology of Vladimir Mayakovsky’s Notebooks (1917–1930)’. In the course of the research, we studied manuscripts of the Mayakovsky State Museum (68), the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art (4), and private collections (2). On this basis, and with account of Varvara Arutcheva’s work Mayakovsky’s Notebooks (1958), theoretical and practical experience of preparing ego-documents of other writers, the author developed principles relevant to Mayakovsky’s notebooks. In previous complete collections of Mayakovsky’s works, the notebooks were only partially used in the sections ‘Variations and Discrepancies’ and ‘Unused Lines and Rhymes’. The study noted the genre diversity of creative writings. The notes reveal about 500 names from Mayakovsky’s social circle. The author crea­ted a unified digital archive of Mayakovsky’s notebooks. The methodology of their transcribing, copying and commenting validated during the study of notebooks was put to practical use in the Vladimir Mayakovsky’s Complete Works in 20 volumes, where the notebooks have been first published in their entirety as an independent section.

Examination of Music Teachers' Childhood Experiences of Music

Purpose: This study aims to examine the musical experiences of music teachers in childhood. 
 Design/Methodology/Approach: The research was conducted using the phenomenology research design within the framework of the qualitative research approach. Participants of the study consist of twenty-three music teachers working in the secondary and high schools affiliated with the Ministry of Education in the Kahramanmaraş province in the 2020-2021 academic year. The research data were collected using a semi-structured interview form and conducted for content analysis. 
 Findings: Family, teacher, school, and environment play an important role in individuals' musical experiences in childhood. Participants' tendency towards music during childhood is attributed to their parents’ interest in music and encouragement of music in their children, discovery and guidance of the students’ musical talent, the facilities offered by the school, including an appropriate setting for learning music, organization of the musical activities such as choirs and courses at school, and events held by non-governmental organizations. 
 Highlights: It is seen that music helped introverted and/or shy individuals socialize by allowing them to express themselves better. It was also revealed that the participants interested in music during childhood were self-confident, happy, and peaceful individuals with a wide social circle and without financial concerns.

Features of building trust in municipal authorities among young Russians

The subject of this article is related to factors associated with the functioning of self-government as a social process. The main focus is on the level of trust in local authorities by citizens of different age groups. Research shows that trust in local self-government is closely linked to citizens’ civic activity. However, the analysis reveals an interesting situation: young Russians under the age of 25, despite their generally low interest in the socio-political aspects of society, demonstrate a higher level of trust in municipal authorities compared to representatives of other age groups. To study the specifics of the situation in more depth, the author of the article used an approach based on the generational characteristics of Russian society. The aim of the study is to identify the factors that motivate Russians under the age of 25 to trust municipal authorities more than representatives of other age groups. The authors of the article hypothesise that people of different ages may have different preferences for sources of information that shape their attitude towards local self-government, and this affects the level of trust. To test this hypothesis, data from representative population surveys conducted by the Institute of Sociology of the FCTAS RAS in 2016, 2018, and 2021 were used. The analysis of the surveys showed that contemporary Russian youth have a weak understanding of municipal authorities and how they operate in practice. Young people are not interested in traditional mass media through which the main information about municipal authorities is conveyed;instead, they rely on the opinions of people in their social circles. Young people have limited opportunities to obtain information about the activities of municipal authorities directly, as due to their age they have little experience of direct interaction with them. Therefore, an important source of information about municipal authorities for young people becomes observing how the activities of municipal authorities impact their local community. Significant part of young people are satisfied with the results of the activities of local authorities that they can observe. This satisfaction likely contributes to a higher level of trust in municipal authorities among this age group.

The Impact of Social Media Addiction on Exacerbating Loneliness among Youth

In the early 21st century, social media platforms grew worldwide. Since then, these sites have become a big part of people's lives, especially Youth. Many people use social media, particularly Facebook, to interact with others, learn, grow, and improve their social life. Social networking sites expand people's social circles, improve their communication skills, broaden their perspectives, and broaden their education and career opportunities. Where social media have many positive effects, there is some significant negative impact on people's life. This descriptive study used simple random sampling (N=394, males=210, and Females=184). Two postgraduate colleges and the University of Okara's students were selected as the study population. The study revealed that social loneliness is significantly different across the use of social media. The study results showed that people who use extreme social media sites suffer loneliness. The study suggests that people should decrease social media sites on regular bases.

Wielkopolskie „entuzjastki” – Bibianna Moraczewska i Emilia Sczaniecka. Życie złożone w służbie Ojczyzny – świadomy wybór czy zrządzenie losu?

Wielkopolskie Enthusiasts – Bibianna Moraczewska and Emilia Sczaniecka: Life in the Service of the Homeland – Conscious Choice or Fate? Women of Greater Poland in the nineteenth century – outstanding Polish women: Bibianna Moraczewska (1811–1887) and Emilia Sczaniecka (1804–1896) – can be considered the first Polish suffragettes. They devoted their entire lives to national, social, and political activities. They actively participated in Polish national uprisings. They took part in the independence movement’s underground activities. They were known and respected in wide social circles, often actively collaborating in social and national projects. They treated their activities as a duty towards the enslaved homeland.