Strong Message Research Articles

THE VOICE OF THE FOREST: AN ECOCRITICAL AND ANTHROPOCENE PERSPECTIVE ON NATURE, POWER, AND HUMAN IMPACT IN MALEFICENT

The movie Maleficent by director Robert Stromberg in 2014 is a retelling of the Sleeping Beauty story with a strong ecological message. The storyline and the visual components of the movie are allegorical to the environment and tell of the concerns of the Anthropocene that resulted from human-induced destruction of ecosystems through industrialization deforestation and species extinction. Maleficent, as she transforms from a protector of nature into a vengeful and, later, reconciliatory being personifies the results brought about by the exploitation of the natural world. When analyzed through ecocritical views, nature stars in the film act as a stimulus to criticize the patriarchal dominance exercised on women and their world. The maternity that links Maleficent to Aurora is a message not only about the role of nature in nurturing but the way humanity should act as the guardian of the Earth for future generations. Maleficent represents the politics of much newer environmental movements concerned with conserving and sustaining the ecologies through the prisms of eco-feminism and the Anthropocene, that is, considering the complex interactions of power, nature, and humanity. The film, in sum, offers a vision of reconciliation as a balance between mankind and nature as a condition for re-establishing an ecologically wholesome relationship in times of environmental crises.

Дихотомии евразийства: общественно-географический анализ

Eurasianism is among the traditional and most significant intellectual-political currents for Russia and its geostrategy. The importance of the postulates and approaches cultivated within Eurasianism has notably increased in the context of the sharply manifested conflict in the “Russia-West“ system in recent years and the corresponding reorientation of the Russian Federation’s geoeconomic priorities towards the countries of the “Global Majority.“ The actualization of Eurasianism and its broad entrenchment in Russian academic discourse is combined with its contemporary conceptual “fuzziness,“ variability of interpretations, and the presence of deep contradictions and problematic areas inherent to Eurasian ideological concepts, which the author conceptualizes as “dichotomies of Eurasianism.“ The article emphasizes the essential duality of Eurasianism, combining elements of verifiable scientific knowledge with ideological principles, allowing it to be considered a unique form of geo-ideology. It identifies substantive differences between the positions of classical Eurasianism (works of N. S. Trubetskoy, P. N. Savitsky, G. V. Vernadsky, etc.) and the prevailing directions of Eurasianism in the 21st century (“neo-Eurasianism,“ concepts of “Greater Eurasia,“ “Northern Eurasia“). The simultaneous presence of universalism (on an all-Russian and continental scale) and pronounced “Russia-centricity,“ as well as the combination of geoeconomic and geocultural isolationism with a strong integrative message across nations and countries, inherent in Eurasianism, are demonstrated. The necessity for the further development of Eurasianism, including within the framework of social geography issues, is substantiated.

COVID-19 Boosters: If The US Had Matched Israel's Speed And Take-Up, An Estimated 29,000 US Lives Would Have Been Saved.

Israel was the first country to launch COVID-19 boosters, in late July 2021, with strong public health messaging. The booster campaign reversed rising infection rates from the Delta variant and reduced hospitalizations and deaths. The US booster rollout was slower, and public health messaging was mixed. We used the Israeli experience to ask the counterfactual question: How many lives could the US have saved if it had authorized boosters sooner? We estimated that through June 30, 2022, if the US had moved at Israel's speed and booster take-up percentages, it would have saved 29,000 lives. US regulatory caution, in the middle of a pandemic, thus had a large, avoidable cost. Yet the US booster rollout still avoided 42,000 deaths. Moving more slowly to approve boosters, as some advocated, would have cost many additional lives.

Investment in Constructed Environment for Tourism Development

The study attempts to analyses the necessity for investment in the constructed environment and emphasizes the importance in covering all aspects of tourism industry development. Various ethical and regulatory issues are examined in detail in relation to the necessity for investment and acquiring confidence in tourist growth. Concerning the need for tourist development, the research seeks to convey the strong message that tourism sectors are heavily reliant on the constructed environment. We have addressed not only the element of tourism development demands, but also the role and duty shared by all players involved in the tourist industry. One of the study's important takeaways is the necessity for an open and healthy tourist market in order for investors to be invited and participate in the growth of tourism sectors by investing in the built environment

Punishment Against Abuse of Circumstances as The Basis for Determining Workers' Wages

Theoretical framework: This complex legal scenario provides a fertile ground for the application of various theoretical frameworks, shedding light on the intricate interplay of legal systems, policymaking, and the socio-economic implications of non-payment of minimum wages. Purpose: This research aims to know the regulation regarding Wages in current laws and regulations related to Manpower in Indonesia and the criminal mechanism for Employers who abuse the condition of Workers by providing wages below the minimum standard. Design/methodology/approach: This type of legal research is a type of normative legal research that aims to examine positive legal provisions, in this case, criminal law as a source of law. In legal research, there are several approaches. With this approach, researchers will get information from several aspects regarding the issue being tried to find answers. The approaches used in legal research are statutory, case approach, historical approach, comparative approach, and conceptual approach. Findings: In essence, the remuneration given to workers must meet the standards of Decent Living Needs, considering that a person is working to maintain and improve the quality of his life and that of his family. The application of criminal sanctions for violations of the Minimum Wage provisions as stipulated in the laws and regulations above really makes Entrepreneurs have to recalculate the business they are running. Research, Practical & Social Implications: This legal landscape underscores the need for ongoing research to analyze and address inconsistencies between laws governing minimum wage and their practical implications. The legal complexities and disputes highlight the challenges faced by both employers and workers in complying with minimum wage regulations. Ensuring that workers receive at least the minimum wage is crucial for their well-being and dignity. The existence of criminal sanctions sends a strong message about the importance of fair compensation. Originality/value: This legal context presents a unique and valuable perspective on the challenges surrounding minimum wage regulations, their amendments, and enforcement. This analysis holds relevance not only for legal scholars but also for policymakers, employers, and worker advocacy groups seeking to enhance labor law effectiveness and worker protection.

Addressing Public Interest Violation Through Independent Anti-Corruption Bodies -A Case Study of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission in South Korea

South Korea is a young, experimental democracy with a relatively effective government, often praised as a model of state-led economic development. Although civil liberties have been bolstered since the successful transition from an authoritarian state to a consolidated democracy, corruption remains a persistent concern as hierarchical and authoritarian thinking are profoundly ingrained in society. Since the 1997 Asian economic crisis spurred the emergence of a liberal consensus on government corruption, diverse public institutions and civil society organizations have been actively involved in the fight for transparency and accountability. The creation of an independent anti-corruption agency, the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), sent a strong message that the government is committed to preventing abuse of power and preserving the public interest. This paper aims to identify and understand the driving factors that led to the committees success in bringing transparency and accountability to the South Korean public sector, so that it may be replicated in other countries. It takes a descriptive approach to examine the strengths and weaknesses of ACRC and analyze its impact through various indirect indicators. The study reveals that the ACRCs all-encompassing strategy for anti-corruption reform has improved the level of integrity and public awareness. However, its autonomy and power are still called into question, suggesting future improvements are needed to realize its full potential, thereby bringing about more profound changes.

A SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS FOUND ON A POSTER IN KITKAT INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT

This study discusses the importance of effective communication in exchanging information and ideas between individuals through verbal and visual signs. A semiotic approach is used to analyze the meaning contained in the Instagram KitKat poster. The theory of Saussure (2011) and Barthes (1977) was used to analyze the verbal and visual signs on the posters. The aim of this analysis is to understand what verbal and visual signs are and to uncover the complex messages behind their surface appearances, highlighting how signs are used to convey each meaning. Three KitKat posters from the @kitkat account were reviewed, revealing a dynamic brand communication strategy. This analysis shows how verbal signs such as slogans and brand names relate to visual signs such as images and symbols to create subtle narratives about KitKat posters that imply the meaning of always enjoying KitKat during break time. This research increases the understanding of how brands use semiotics to build strong messages across various dimensions of communication.

Grammatical Intricacy in Product Descriptions and Advertisement Videos: Lesson from IKEA

This study analyzed grammatical intricacy (GI) found in written and spoken texts represented by 20 product descriptions and 20 advertisement videos of IKEA. The data were collected purposively from IKEA’s official website and YouTube Channel. The objectives of this study were to investigate the complexity of IKEA product descriptions and advertisement videos using GI and to identify which text has a higher average GI score. This study applied a descriptive qualitative method and formula proposed by Eggins to calculate the complexity of the texts. The analysis process included identifying the clauses and sentences based on Hogue & Oshima’s theories, counting the number of clauses and sentences, and calculating the GI score. The results showed that (1) product descriptions and advertisement videos composed by IKEA possessed a low level of complexity as the average GI score of both texts is below 2.00. (2) Advertisement videos reach a higher score (1.74) compared to product descriptions (1.57); however, the difference is not significant. The results of this study may contribute to two important implications, both theoretically and practically. Theoretically, the results enrich the knowledge on grammatical intricacy. Practically, this study provides an insight for marketing practitioners to compose marketing discourse with strong messages to lure customers’ attention.

Sixty Years Later

Abstract: Inoculation theory was introduced 60 years ago, after McGuire and Papageorgis (1961) published their first study on how resistance to persuasion can be induced. They demonstrated that people who are pre-exposed to weakened arguments against an attitude or position they currently hold (i.e., inoculated) are less affected by a subsequent strong counter-attitudinal message than people who are pre-exposed to arguments consistent with their attitude (i.e., supportive defense treatment) or to no arguments. Although these results significantly impacted both science and practice on a general level, rigid tests of the key theoretical propositions are lacking. We conducted a highly powered replication study ( N = 679) and found that an inoculation treatment is more effective in increasing resistance toward persuasion compared to a supportive defense treatment and a no-treatment control condition. Our results were mostly consistent with McGuire and Papageorgis’s original work.

Visnu’s Cakra as Narrative Weapon in the Skandapurana

The Skandapurana is one of the earliest Puranas, with a strong Saiva message throughout the entire text. It promotes devotion to Siva and narrates stories about Siva, his relatives and followers. It does not, however, deny other gods. At least six narratives concern Visnu and his deeds. Three of these are manifestation myths, narrating Visnu’s conquest of the Asuras. For its retellings, such as Visnu’s manifestation myths, the Skandapurana combines known narrative elements with new characterizations, features and scenes. This is not only observable in the stories as a whole, but also on the level of narrative details. In this article, I will show this by studying one of Visnu’s primary weapons, the cakra, ‘discus’. The description of the cakra sometimes agrees with those in other texts, such as its fiery appearance and its quality of returning to its owner. At the same time, there are various new characterizations, for example the fact that it originally belongs to or comes from Siva. With the help of a theory referred to as narrative consistency, I will explore the reasons behind the inclusion of known elements and the introduction of new elements, as well as the reasons behind a combination of the two.

The role of Goddess Kesaikhaiti in shaping and constructing the identity of the Deoris

ABSTRACT This article examines the role of Goddess Kesaikhaiti in the construction of the ethnic identity of the Deori community of Assam. The Deoris have successfully established their identity as followers of Goddess Kesaikhaiti. We also look at the goddess’s association with other ethnic communities of Assam. There is a marked difference between Goddess Kesaikhaiti and the other institutionalized goddesses of Assam or India. Most importantly, beliefs and practices associated with the goddess that are prevalent in different parts of the state of Assam reveal some of the age-old syncretic traditions that have marked the indigenous communities and their public life for many centuries. Thus, seemingly contradictory philosophies of Vaishnavism (with its strong message against animal sacrifice) and the sacrificial rituals associated with Goddess Kesaikhaiti continue to exist together. An analysis of the figure of Goddess Kesaikhaiti thus throws light on many important aspects of the societies of Assam.

Cakalele Dance: Religious and Social Ethics in Islamic and Environmental Education

The Cakalele dance is widely recognized as a “war dance” deeply rooted in Maluku culture. It involves dynamic movements such as jumping, turning, stomping, and sword-slashing, reflecting its historical significance in war strategies. However, Cakalele in Banda showcases its distinctiveness. From the elaborate costumes to the formation of the dancers, and the specific dance movements, it conveys a profound connection to Islamic religiosity and ethical values prevalent within the Banda coastal community. This study used a qualitative analysis approach with a phenomenological perspective, focusing on the Cakalele dancers and their characteristics, movements, and performances in the traditional village of Namasawar, Banda Naira Sub-District. The research reveals that the traditional Cakalele dance incorporates essential Islamic educational values, including aspects of Sharia and ritual worship. In addition, it also emphasizes environmental ethics, promoting harmony between humans and the coastal and sea environment. Through this research, it becomes evident that the Cakalele dance carries a strong message regarding Islamic education, social ethics, and the preservation of the environment.

Sarcasm Types in Meghan Trainor’s Song Entitled “Mother”

The research aim is to figure out types of sarcasm used in Meghan Trainor’s song entitled “Mother”. The descriptive qualitative method is used in this research. In analyzing the data, the researcher used theory of sarcasm types advocated by Elisabeth Camp. The results of research showed that there are two types of sarcasm used in Meghan Trainor’s song entitled “Mother” namely, the illocutionary sarcasm (3 data found) and the lexical sarcasm (13 data found). The lexical sarcasm is the most used sarcasm type in the Meghan Trainor’s song entitled “Mother”. The lexical sarcasm used in that song indicates that the songwriter wanted to deliver her critics with vivid, strong and explicit messages to the audiences.

Ideal Cardiovascular Health and Risk of Cardiovascular Events or Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, hence significant efforts have been made to establish behavior and risk factors associated with CVD. The American Heart Association proposed a 7-metric tool to promote ideal cardiovascular health (CVH). Recent data demonstrated that a higher number of ideal CVH metrics was associated with a lower risk of CVD, stroke, and mortality. Our study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies investigating the association of ideal CVH metrics and CVD, stroke, and cardiovascular mortality (CVM) in the general population. Medline and Scopus databases were searched from January 2010 to June 2022 for prospective studies reporting CVH metrics and outcomes on composite-CVD, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, and CVM. Each CVH metrics group was compared to another. Twenty-two studies totaling 3,240,660 adults (57.8% men) were analyzed. The follow-up duration was 12.0 ± 7.2 years. Our analysis confirmed that a higher number of ideal CVH metrics led to lower risk for CVD and CVM (statistically significant for composite-CVD, stroke, and CVM; p < 0.05). Conclusion: Even modest improvements in CVH are associated with CV-morbidity and mortality benefits, providing a strong public health message about the importance of a healthier lifestyle.

Internalisasi nilai pelestarian alam dan pendidikan karakter melalui representasi kejahatan lingkungan dalam sastra anak karya Okky Madasari

The subject of this research is Mata dan Rahasia Pulau Gapi by Okky Madasari. I adopt green cultural criminology and narrative criminology to analyze how the writer describes environmental crime phenomena in her work as a medium for internalizing the value of conservation and character education for children’s readers. This study was designed using the children's literature research method and note-taking technique. The results of this study found that the novel contains two forms of environmental crimes, namely crimes against historical sites and crimes against wildlife. I also found that the author makes the representation of the character's resistance to environmental crimes as a strong message to readers that children have a role as agents to encourage public awareness of environmental issues. In addition, moral licensing by the perpetrators of environmental crimes in this novel is the author's effort to cultivate a critical attitude in child readers.

Stones from a Glasshouse

The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s (OHCR) Right to Read Report calls for school districts to implement early literacy interventions that have been scientifically proven to be effective for young children with reading difficulties. The acknowledgment of early intervention as an essential service for young children experiencing reading difficulties is a strong and welcome message in the report. However, the report recommends a narrow course for reading interventions in Ontario, drawing on discourse from the Science of Reading community, which questionably frames current interventions, such as Reading Recovery, as unscientific, ineffective commercial programs. In this response, the authors contest the one-sidedness of these recommendations based on a paradox in the report between what constitutes an effective early literacy intervention supported by science and the standards for effectiveness the OHRC requires of interventions it endorses versus those it discredits. Rather than dismissing one approach or the other outright, a call is made for school leadership to consider broader reading science and the strengths of various approaches instead of narrowing the menu of effective literacy interventions that may support diverse learners.

Między krytycznym teatrem politycznym a teatrem dokumentalnym. Uwagi o spektaklu "Białoruś obrażona"

The author refers to the play Insulted Belarus, staged at the Municipal Theater in Gliwice. The drama, which is the basis for the performance of Andrey Kureichik, is a story about the contemporary situation in Belarus, elections, persecution, and dictatorship. In a subtle and sophisticated way, he shows two narratives: those desiring freedom and the dictator. It uses the experience of political theater and modern multimedia techniques. According to the author, the artistic coherence is broken by the last scene – a direct account of the events. However, in the ideological plan, it is the most important and strongest message. The story of people who yearn for freedom.

Through the lens of ideology: Asymmetry in expectations of movie quality

ABSTRACT Studies of political ideology show that liberals and conservatives have contrasting tastes in entertainment media. While most research has focused on the causes (such as personality traits) of these differences in taste, little is known about whether differences extend to judgments of quality. The present study uses an experiment asking participants to evaluate a movie after reading a review that is positive except for a statement about its strong message which varied in its identification of a political outlook. Results show that both liberal and conservative participants are less interested in seeing a movie that promotes a contrary political message. Participants’ responses were less symmetrical on expectations of quality, with conservatives less likely to say the movie would be good. This study’s design avoids differences in social network sizes and signaling. Its results show that liberals are more likely than conservatives to assess a product’s appeal separately from its value.

Vocal For Local: Role of Digital Influencers in Promoting Products in the Consumer Market

In the age of digitization, consumers are tuned to their mobile’s phones, it is imperative to study the role of influencers in promoting local business. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi also added the term ATAMANIRBHAR BHARAT on 17 May 2022, which means self-reliance. We Indians again need to proliferate, ‘The Swadeshi Moment’ and make our country self-reliant in almost every walk of life. ‘Be Indian, Buy Indian’ needs to be instilled in the minds of the Indian consumers with spirit of love towards the nation. (Atamanirbharbharat, 2022) This Government initiative to be ‘Vocal for Local’, create awareness and encourage to the local retailers. This will help lot of Indian companies which are having strong consumer base and presence in Indian market has started integrating ‘vocal for local’ themes across all marketing drives. The focus is on the promoting the products with a strong message of ‘Made in India’. The concept of Vocal to Local, is promoting Indian products in the Indian markets through persuading marketing so that the Indian consumers imprudent behaviour can be tested. (Srivastava, 2020)

The influence of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office on French criminal law

The Regulation of 12 October 2017 establishing the EPPO was adopted by 22 Member States and entered into force on 1 June 2021. Being a considerable step towards a more integrated European Union, this new Community body sends a strong message as regards the sovereignty of the Member States. Indeed, it has imposed a transfer of power from the states to the EU, even though the European Delegated Prosecutors are the same magistrates than the national prosecutors who were already exercising their functions under national law. Moreover, as there is no criminal court at the EU level, offenders are prosecuted in front of the Member States’ courts. It is precisely because prosecutions are carried out at national level that the creation of EPPO has directly imposed changes in national criminal law. Therefore, more than a year after its establishment, it is interesting to look at the changes in French criminal law imposed by the creation of the EPPO. Beyond the changes brought about by the law, this article also looks at the challenges involved in the creation of this body, in that it identifies difficulties which urgently need to be reflected upon before considering any extension of the EPPO. Indeed, a reflection is necessary on the protection of the rights of the defense in the procedures carried out by this body as well as on the role of the judge considering the disappearance of the investigating judges and especially the problematic relating to the French prosecutor' status.