Socio-cultural Transformations Research Articles

Psychological Approach in the Interpretation of 20th Century Kazakh Postmodern Literature.

The aim of the study is to analyse contemporary postmodern literary works of Kazakhstan through the conceptual prism of Freudian and Jungian psychoanalysis. To achieve research goals, the following methods were used: axiomatic, content analysis, and comparative. The results of the study determined that contemporary Kazakh writers characterise a large field of motives and ideas that are revealed through text, symbols, and characters. Strong tools for their interpretation were the psychological approaches of Freud and Jung, which are the standards of psychoanalysis and have their own specific features of semantic content. Content analysis of postmodern materials has established that Kazakh stories trace the motives of mythology, religion, relationships and inner spiritual development, which consider the mental differences of the heroes of the storylines. During the psychoanalysis of the works, it was emphasised that postmodernism in the literature of Kazakhstan reflects the rejection of absolute truths, blurring the boundaries between genres, playing with traditional forms and content. Many of the characters in the stories are experiencing an identity crisis, which has been analysed through the Freudian triad and Jung's archetypal images. Kazakh literature, being woven into the cultural and historical heritage of the nation, reflects the features of mentality, socio-cultural transformations, identity and spiritual quest of heroes.

Fostering social cohesion in ethnolinguistic communities through mother tongue-based initiatives in Nepal

In Nepal and other regions, fostering social cohesion within ethnolinguistic communities is recognized as a vital factor for fostering social prosperity. This research paper presents an integrated framework developed through an extensive literature survey, incorporating the perspectives of ethnolinguistics and social cohesion. The study examines social cohesion using mixed methods, exploring its domains and correlation with linguistic theories. Special attention is given to the role of social prosperity and how this study impacts attitudinal and behavioral aspects of social cohesion. The study’s findings underscore the significance of interconnected social relations, a sense of connectedness, and shared common goods as essential elements for fostering practical social harmony. Notably, the research emphasizes the critical role of mother tongue-based educational activities in empowering ethnolinguistic communities, catalyzing sociocultural transformation, and promoting identity. It is revealed that these initiatives contribute to poverty reduction and foster gender equality and social inclusion. Moreover, the research advocates language-based interventions as a pivotal strategy for enhancing social cohesion. By recognizing language as a critical element that binds communities, this study aims to create a more fruitful investigation and provide practical, scientific, and managerial contributions in fostering social cohesion within ethnolinguistic contexts.

The impact of globalization on the revival of innovative housing models in Doha, Qatar

After the oil and economic boom of the 20th century, Doha experienced significant development in terms of the architectural scene, design, function, and sociocultural transformations. The advancements in global architecture have facilitated innovative and streamlined construction processes, while creating a paradigm shift in the overall architecture of dwellings and how people navigate around the house. In this context, this research aims to study the impact of globalization on housing typologies and the factors influencing their evolution, focusing on the city of Doha as a case study. This study is based on a qualitative research approach that centers its investigation on Doha while exploring strategies for preserving Arabic-Islamic identity. The research investigation used a content analysis methodology to analyze three additional case studies within the MENA region. The results indicate that new housing typologies have emerged in cities due to globalization and changes in physical and sociocultural dimensions. In addition, preserving older neighborhoods and housing typologies through a bottom-up approach is essential for design creativity and climatic and sociocultural sensitivity while exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences between generations. Furthermore, this article promotes heritage awareness and encourages local authorities to preserve Doha’s surviving historic neighborhoods and architectural language to restore the city’s urban identity. The findings of this research can provide helpful guidance to architects and urban planners on how Doha’s housing has developed until the contemporary period.

From old to modern socio-cultural transformation in Oman in the novel of Sayyidātul Qomar by Jukhah Al-Hāriṡy

This study aims to describe the aspects of socio-cultural transformation from old to modern and to explain the process of socio-cultural change in Oman through Sayyidātul Qomar's novel by using a socio-cultural approach and socio-cultural theory by Koentjaningrat. The object of this research is the novel Sayyidātul Qomar by Jukhah Al-ḥāriṡy, which was published by the publisher Dār al-Ādāb in 2010 in Beirut, Lebanon. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method using data collection techniques in the form of a literature study. The results showed that the aspects of socio-cultural transformation that occurred in Oman in the novel were the religious/belief system, society, education/knowledge, economy, government and technology, and life equipment. The process of socio-cultural transformation from old to modern is divided into two, namely, the driving factors for the transformation and the problems/conflicts in the transformation process. These driving factors include political factors (changes in the power system), economic crises (trade crises), feminism (women's struggles for their rights as women), and open society systems (birth of new generations). These problems/conflicts include the conflict between science and the supernatural, the rebels and the Omani government, the human world and the Jinn, and the enslaver and enslaved person.

Virtual Based Principal Leadership Model in Increasing Performance and Quality of Middle Education

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to introduce a new analytical lens for examining the role of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in the construction of the human body and motherhood from a post-humanistic perspective. Method: Employing a qualitative methodology, this study conducted in-depth interviews, observations, and analysis of ART laboratory practices, utilizing samples drawn from infertility patients and ART laboratory work. The investigation delved into the spatial dynamics of ART operations within clinical settings, elucidating how technology influences the construction of the human body and the concept of motherhood. Results and conclusion: The findings reveal that ART functions not merely as a corrective measure for physical infertility but as a techno-space that reconfigures the human body to facilitate reproduction and the construction of motherhood. The spatiality enacted by ART disrupts conventional notions of human nature, engendering what is termed as techno-maternity, wherein the ontological understanding of motherhood transcends biological constraints and assumes a technological dimension. Research implications: This study underscores the imperative of adopting a post-humanistic perspective in examining the societal implications of ART. By elucidating the spatial and technological dimensions of ART's influence on human embodiment and motherhood, this research offers insights into broader socio-cultural transformations within current ages. Originality/value: This research contributes to the academic discourse by presenting a novel analytical framework that illuminates the intricate interplay between technology, embodiment, and societal constructions of motherhood. By delineating the techno-spatial dynamics of ART, this study expands the understanding of how technological interventions shape human experiences and identities in the context of reproductive health.

Non-institutional model of social sciences and humanities: to the question of import of pedagogical technologies

In postmodern reality the methods of production and transmission of scientific knowledge are being transformed: along with the academic model of the social sciences and humanities, there are also non-institutional channels of humanities, which are characterized by their own ways of intellectual dialogue, pedagogical techniques and technologies. In the period of sociocultural transformation and complex challenges, it is important for academic humanists to import technologies and methods accumulated in the field of non-institutional humanities.

Implementation of Language Policy in USSR in 1930s (Buryat-Mongolian Language)

The study focuses on analyzing the development of the Buryat-Mongolian language and writing system amidst socio-cultural transformations during the Soviet period. Textbooks, methodological guides, as well as ethnographic and sociolinguistic reports from the 1930s, serve as the research materials. Educational materials on teaching methods for the Buryat-Mongolian language and writing in general education institutions are of research interest for analyzing approaches to practical implementation of the educational process and material content. This historical period is marked by the transformation of societal structures resulting from extensive sociopolitical processes not only in our country but also in the Mongolian People’s Republic and the People’s Republic of China. The Soviet leadership reasonably paid special attention to eradicating illiteracy and implementing language policy in the country. It was revealed that education in the Buryat-Mongolian ASSR faced linguistic, methodological, and staffing contradictions. The process of studying the native language underwent systematic reforms within a relatively short historical period. The traditional Old Mongolian script was replaced by Latin in 1931 and then by Cyrillic in 1939, leading to a decline in educational quality. Such transitions were accompanied by restructuring educational and methodological aspects of the educational process.

The Frontiers of Collective Memory in Works of Refik Halid Karay

The aim of this article is to show that the economic, political, social and cultural traumas created by the historical turning points that the Ottoman Empire witnessed in the last period determined the memories of late Ottoman and early Republican writers. The article focuses on collective memory in the works of exiled author Refik Halid Karay who lived between 1888 and 1965. His memory was built with traumas, exiles, wars, economic and cultural transformations which form his dissident stance. He primarily uses his memory to show his stance in his novels and articles. His witness provides a framework to construct a memory of the era. Refik Halid, even in romance and adventure novels, persistently makes reference to critical moments of the historical change. The historic events witnessed by the author pervade the fictional narrative. These events shed light on wars, illnesses, shifts in population, the emergence of new social classes due to economic disparities, and socio-cultural transformations. The research question of this article is what the main source of Refik Halid Karay's novels is. In all his works of fiction and non-fiction, it is seen that the most important source of his literature is memory. This memory, however, is drawn not within individual but within collective boundaries.

The moral and ethical dimension as an axiological priority of sports activity

The article emphasizes that sports ethics is an integral part of sports activities and determines its social role in the formation of modern society. It is argued that the existence of physical education and sports activities based on ethical principles contributes to the creation of a healthy, just and harmonious society, promotes personal development and education of generations. It is noted that the principles of fair play have a broad social impact, and their reflection in interpersonal relations, youth education and the formation of public values is determined by the axiological basis of sports ethics. The purpose of the study is tohighlight the role of the Fair Play principle as an axiological priority of socio-cultural transformations of sports activities. Methodology. The study of the functional potential of sports activities and the possibility of human improvement was based on historical and structural-functional methods, as well as the methodology of transcendental pragmatics, which allows us to consider life-creation in the communicative plane. Scientific novelty. The meaning of the principle of fair play as a fundamental ideological guideline for all participants in sports activities is determined, the main thing is the process of combining in practice the principles of respect for the opponent, respect for the rules of the game and the decisions of the judges, equality of chances for all participants in the competition, etc. Conclusions. The author emphasizes the significant role of sport in the education of moral and ethical qualities of a personality, which is manifested in the formation of character, courage, sense of responsibility and ideals of fair play, etc. At the same time, sport also has a downside, characterized by egocentrism, unscrupulousness, pragmatism, and a thirst for victory at any cost. Hence the need to create a system of purposeful sports education, which should realize the significant positive educational potential of sports activities and curb the negative impact of sports on the individual.

New Treatment For Functional Constipation In Children?

Functional constipation (FC), is frequent in children and diagnosed by Rome IV criteria has a worldwide prevalence of 14.4% (95% CI 11.2-17.6). In most children the cause is unknown. However, frequency of constipation will vary depending upon the geographical location, dietary habits, toilet training and perhaps the traumatic events in a child’s life1, 2 Inadequate dietary habits, diminished physical activity, swift socio-cultural transformations, heightened stress levels, and unsuitable parental attitudes contribute to this issue3.

Can fashion be sustainable? Trajectories of change in organizational, products and processes, and socio-cultural contexts

This article conducts an in-depth exploration of the current landscape of fashion sustainability, providing a comprehensive framework that contextualizes the subsequent contributions that comprise this Special Issue. By delineating three pivotal dimensions of action, we set the stage for a nuanced examination that reviews the realms of organizational change, innovation within fashion products and processes, and the tangled interplay of socio-cultural transformations. These dimensions collectively lay the foundation for a holistic analysis of how the fashion industry navigates the complexities of sustainability, encompassing shifts in management paradigms, advancements in design and production, and cultural factors that underpin the sustainable fashion discourse. Through an extensive analysis, the article not only presents a panoramic view of the current state of the art regarding fashion and sustainability but also constructs a robust conceptual framework that serves as a guiding compass for navigating the subsequent sections within this Special Issue. This framework is designed to encapsulate the multiple facets of sustainability within the fashion domain, acting as a roadmap to discern and understand the evolving landscape. This lens invites readers to journey beyond the surface, delving into the perspectives that define the transition toward a more sustainable fashion future.

Textual Trajectories : Analysing Linguistic Evolution in Indian English Novels

This study explores the evolution of linguistic and narrative styles in Indian English novels, reflecting the socio-cultural transformations of postcolonial India. Employing thematic analysis through Leximancer and linguistic pattern analysis via NVivo, the research analyzed novels from the 1950s to the present. The findings reveal a significant shift from the formal, British-influenced English of the early post-independence period to a more colloquial and Indianized form in contemporary times. This linguistic evolution includes the incorporation of local dialects, Indian idioms, and a narrative style resonant with India's oral storytelling traditions. The study also identifies a thematic progression from colonial struggles to issues of globalization, urbanization, and modern societal conflicts. Narratively, there has been a transition from linear, conventional storytelling to complex, non-linear narratives with multiple perspectives, mirroring the complexities of modern Indian life. These shifts in Indian English novels are not only stylistic but also reflect deeper socio-cultural and political dynamics. This research contributes to the broader understanding of postcolonial literature and its role in cultural and societal representation.

Социокультурная трансформация современного отечественного образования

The article is devoted to the current problem of sociocultural transformation of modern domestic education. Based on an analysis of reality, its aggressive social agenda, the tendency towards the dominance of irrational thinking against the backdrop of a decrease in critical perception and internality, the author confirmed the idea accepted in the scientific community about the transition of society into a certain phase of an unstable state. Previously projected system characteristics of the global society demonstrate failure, axiological assessment of Western civilization as universal has exhausted itself, humanity is on a civilizational turn. Faced with the prob-lem of conceptual cultural nihilism, Russia is once again rethinking its own civilizational path of development, searching for meanings, correlating traditions and innovations. The primary role in this process is assigned to the phenomenon of education as an imperative of spiritual formation of society. Based on a comparative anal-ysis of the Soviet and post-Soviet education systems, the article concludes that the latter, which represents a permanent process of change, not only did not resolve the contradictions of the Soviet socially oriented model of education, but even more served to artificially separate the meaning of education from the idea of develop-ment our civilization. Considering reform as a semantic construct, including analysis of the existing situation, clear goals and objectives, measures adequate to the situation and the system of results assessment correlat-ing with them, the author summarizes that the socio-cultural transformation of modern domestic education should be associated with the traditions of Russian society, and the leading problematic of its concept should be anthropological – as posing the question of the formed person.

O FUNDAMENTALISMO RELIGIOSO E SUA APROXIMAÇÃO DO MONOTEÍSMO

This research seeks tounderstand the approximation of fundamentalism to monotheism. Fundamentalism emerged as a rescue of the Christian tradition in themidst of sociocultural transformations. The modernity arising from the Enlightenment cause das plitw it hin fundamentalists that convergedin the formation of two theologicals trands. A liberal aspect that was associated with the humanists and the social sciences, becoming a liberal theology.Theo thers trandremained linked to conservatism and traditions of the early church. Fundamentalism lost its way when itcame across a cyclical society that was moving forward by leaps and bounds. This provoked severe and critical reactions to modern society. The advances led to the emergence of a media Pentecostalism that led fundamentalism to bankruptcy. In the Arab spring, the expansion of Islamism brought fundamentalism to the fore, but in an extremistway.This extremism revealed to the world all the violence and persecution of people and nations that to ok place as apreservation of Moral sand the defense of the name of God.

Role of nurses in sexual orientation in adolescence

Adolescence is marked by large organic, cognitive, affective and sociocultural transformations exposing adolescents to many risks. The school has a fundamental role in the formation of the student, including information regarding sex education and sexual orientation. This study aimed to highlight the importance of nurses' performance on sexual orientation in the school context. It is important to know how parents experience the sexual education of teenagers, with school the crucial space for the development of knowledge and skills. In relation to how guide their children about sexuality and the difficulties experienced and facilities, parents report that the influence of the received education can facilitate or hinder the process forward seeking an education for their children based on family values and find important dialogue and frank discussion with the children, although sometimes communication between parents and adolescent children is difficult. It is concluded that sex education in adolescence is a delicate process that needs to be performed continuously and as early as possible. In this process the nurse can make in health education, further helping parents confront this new reality.

National-cultural content of Chinese phraseologisms

The article is devoted to analysis of Chinese phraseological units as carriers of the embodiment of universal and unique cultural information. The author explores the national and cultural content of a number of Chinese phraseological units, which are based on the symbolic meaning of plants (meihua, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, pinetree), real and mythical animals (dragon, phoenix, tortoise, qilin, tiger).The relevance of the work is due to the necessity of study Chinese idioms from the point of linguoculturological approach, to define the cultural connotation contained in these phraseological units. Chinese phraseological units containing Chinese characters representing plants and animals are being studied in the aspect of their representation of national and cultural content. Revealing the national and cultural connotations reflected in Chinese idioms, the author actualizes the content of nationally specific concepts that are important in the traditional culture of the Chinese people. The conducted research pragmatically contributes to the effectiveness of intercultural communication, especially in the context of modern global sociocultural transformations. The study of the semantics of phraseological units is illustrated by examples from literary works in ancient Chinese and modern Chinese and examples from Chinese sentence writing sites. The study of the semanteme of phraseological units is illustrated by examples from literary works in ancient Chinese and modern Chinese and examples from Chinese sentence writing sites. The author concludes that phraseological units represent the national and cultural content of the world image of the Chinese people, demonstrating their traditions, customs, history and worldview.

Social Media Groups in Interaction With Contested Urban Narratives: The Case of Koper/Capodistria, Slovenia

Social media is arguably the most widespread tool for digital communication in Europe and worldwide, which makes it particularly important to investigate how this type of communication tool affects and reflects the processes that shape the urban physical and socio-cultural environment. Its influence on urban realities may be twofold: On one side we can use it as a reflection (or extension) of the processes that occur on the ground; on the other side, the specific ways in which social media operate might influence processes that shape the urban environment. This interaction between the urban and digital spaces is increasingly influencing how collective memory and related heritage discourses are shaped, transformed, and contested. In this article, we present the case of Koper (Italian: Capodistria), the main seaside harbour town of Slovenia, which faced a deep demographic and socio-cultural transformation in the aftermath of the Second World War. Its historic urban core became a deeply contested urban environment, where a hegemonic historical narrative clashed with several subaltern ones. The dissonance between contested narratives has re-emerged in the digital space through a handful of history-oriented Facebook groups in recent years. We analyse how digital tools have influenced the dynamics between the contested narratives and how these refer to specific locations within the town or to its historic urban core as a whole.

Local communities as the basis for preserving the cultural diversity of modern Russia: methodological approaches

The article discusses approaches to the study of local communities associated with sociocultural transformations of modern Russian society. In Western and Russian scientific schools, the study of local communities differs. Since the first half of the 19th century, Western science has observed the development of communities and their transformations in the process of urbanization, which broke communal tradition. Today in Western sociology, the study of communities is carried out primarily in the everyday, everyday field. The Russian practice of studying local communities was formed later, towards the end of the 20th century, during the formation of the system of local government bodies, therefore the local community is considered by Russian researchers as a phenomenon of local government. In modern urban-oriented culture, it is important to form and develop the local community not only as the basis for preserving the population and territories in the region. Mechanisms for consolidating people into a community through social activity not only solve the practical problem of preserving territories and their resources, but can be considered as a model for assembling such a complex social entity as Russia. Socio-cultural technologies of working with communities occupy a special place. Participatory budgeting and asset-based community development (ABCD), among others, play an important role. The latter formed the basis of the “cultural mosaic” program, initiated by the Timchenko Foundation.

Media Influence on Intergenerational Attitudes toward Non-Conventional Sexual Behaviors in Contemporary China: Evidence from Chinese General Social Survey

Objective Within the context of rapid sociocultural transformation in Chinese society over recent decades, exploring intergenerational disparities in attitudes toward non-conventional sexual behaviors holds sociological significance. Employing a methodology akin to cultivation analysis, this study focuses on the potential influence of television and the internet in narrowing or widening attitudinal disparities between distinct age groups. This is achieved by comparing heavy users of these media to individuals with light media consumption. Materials and Methods In the present study, we utilized the 2017 wave of the Chinese General Social Survey, a dataset that is representative of the national demographic of China. Our objective was to explore the potential influence of both traditional media (TV) and new media (the internet) consumption on the attitudes of Chinese adults toward three forms of non-conventional sexual behavior, namely premarital, extramarital, and same-sex behaviors. Results Firstly, compared to television, the internet is more likely to contribute to the liberalization of sexual attitudes, though this influence is age sensitive. Secondly, regarding the attitudes toward premarital sex and same sex behaviors, television tends to sustain or create consensus across different generations, whereas the internet tends to widen attitudinal gaps. Lastly, probably due to the moralized nature of extramarital sex in the Chinese context, both television and the internet maintain or produce the conservative consensus, though heavy television viewing could widen the attitudinal gap between young people and the other two age groups. Discussion and Conclusion Our study reveals that for premarital sex and same-sex behaviors, heavy television viewing tends to foster or sustain intergenerational consensus, while frequent internet usage tends to augment intergenerational divergence or erode intergenerational agreements. However, the media’s impact on intergenerational differences in attitudes toward extramarital sex exhibits distinctive features, likely stemming from the deeply moralized nature of extramarital affairs within Chinese society. To conclude, by conducting a comparative examination of various media landscapes, our research offers a mediated perspective that aids in comprehending the disparities in attitudes toward sexual behaviors across different generations in contemporary China.

The national idea in the works of turkic writers (Yusuf Balasaguni, Abai Qunanbaiuly, Aleksey Kulakovsky)

The article aims to reveal the peculiarities of the national idea in the works of Turkic writers Yusuf Balasaguni, Abai Qunanbaiuly and Aleksey Kulakovsky. The relevance of the article is connected with the value-based and common cultural understanding of literary texts in Turkic languages created in different periods of history. For the first time the works of named authors are comparatively examined by revealing the notion of national idea in their writings. Historical-typological and comparativehistorical research methods have been used to compare the works of the writers. The most acclaimed works of aforementioned Turkic writers were chosen as the subject of analysis: “Blessed Knowledge” (1069–1070) by Yusuf Balasaguni, “Words of Edification” (1890–1898) by Abai Qunanbaiuly and “The Dream of a Shaman” (1910) by Aleksey Kulakovsky. All three writers were versatile personalities with a special way of thinking, an active attitude to life, and patriotic aspirations, who occupied a special place in the history of their peoples as spiritual leaders. As translators of traditional spiritual and moral values, they raised the issue of the preservation and development of their native culture in works. The article suggests that the typological similarity of the works is caused by the cultural and historical similarity of their regions and their belonging to the same language family. It is suggested that the idea of unity and preservation of the people, which is expressed in ancient Turkic monuments, has been imprinted in the genetic memory of the Turkic-speaking peoples. Genetic-typological similarities can also be seen in the genre of the works, which are all recipient-oriented and are written in the form of an appeal to the people. The works are also similar in their narrative style: the authors address their listeners directly, appealing to their feelings with the help of various rhetorical figures, which also has its genetic roots in the Orkhon-Yenisei monuments, written on behalf of the ancient Turkic rulers who called on their people to unite. The enlighteners, being highly educated people, understood that socio-cultural transformation and development of the society were based on the acquisition of knowledge and scientific foundations, and therefore they promoted the idea of national revival along the civilisational and progressive path of development of the society. Abai Qunanbaiuly and Aleksey Kulakovsky, realising that the union of cultures could only contribute to the progress of society, called for the acceptance of the achievements of Russian culture and the learning of the Russian language.