Strong National Identity Research Articles

Systematic Review of Traditional Plant Motifs for National Identity Based on Digital Technology Landscape Platform

The incorporation of Malaysian character into landscape design via traditional landscape characteristics reflecting the region's identity has been inhibited by designers' lack of initiative in incorporating natural resources. This article investigates the plant traits that create a symbiotic relationship between native plants, notably flowers, and the feeling of place they inspire. Furthermore, the study emphasizes (a) the importance of traditional plant motifs in shaping national identity and landscape awareness, (b) their use in landscape design to create a profound sense of place, and (c) the role of traditional plant motifs in promoting sustainable landscapes, biodiversity, and environmental conservation. A thorough assessment and analysis of current studies on traditional plant motifs and their contribution to landscape identity were done to attain this goal. Scopus, Econbiz, and Mendeley indexed the reviewed literature. This research gives insights into the evolution of plant motifs for identification, especially concerning the landscape and cultural heritage, by reviewing historical methods published from 2013 till 2023. The results highlight the necessity of using traditional plant themes in landscape design to develop a strong national identity and raise environmental awareness in the digital age.

MODERASI BERAGAMA DI INDONESIA SEBAGAI BENTUK PENGUATAN IDENTITAS NASIONAL

Religious moderation is an approach that prioritizes tolerance, discussion, and respect for the diversity of religious beliefs. It is important in Indonesia, as the country has many different cultures and religions. The goal of religious moderation is to maintain stability, create a strong and inclusive national identity, and prevent religious conflict. This study investigates how religious moderation helps strengthen Indonesia's national identity. The method used is a literature study by analyzing various related literature. The results show that religious moderation promotes justice, tolerance, and openness, which helps create social harmony. By accepting religious diversity and strengthening national commitment, religious moderation strengthens national identity. Implementing religious moderation is expected to create an atmosphere of inter-religious harmony in Indonesia and improve the overall quality of life of the community. Research on the religious moderation movement and its relationship with national identity needs to be conducted further to gain more information.

The Strategic Management of Ukraine in The Ukraine vs Russia War: An Analysis Through SWOT Framework

The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has significant implications for Ukraine's strategic management, presenting challenges across military, economic, and political dimensions. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of Ukraine's strategic management approach using the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) framework. Ukraine's strengths include a strong national identity, support from Western allies, and a capable military, which have helped maintain its sovereignty despite Russian aggression. However, weaknesses such as economic challenges, internal political divisions, and dependence on Western support hinder its independence and strategic position. Opportunities for Ukraine lie in building stronger alliances with Western countries, overcoming economic challenges, and implementing diplomatic initiatives. These efforts can provide financial and military assistance, address economic issues, and achieve goals through negotiation. Threats to Ukraine include Russian military power, economic coercion, and political interference, which limit Ukraine's ability to achieve its objectives and make it vulnerable to regional pressures. This paper examines Ukraine's strategic position in the conflict, considering geopolitical dynamics, military capabilities, and historical context, highlighting the strategic management approach through the SWOT framework.

Pengaruh Revolusi Amerika Terhadap Pembentukan Identitas Nasional di Amerika Serikat

The American Revolution (1775-1783) was a pivotal event in United States history that ended British colonial rule and initiated the formation of a strong national identity for the new nation. This research aims to explore how the American Revolution contributed to the formation of national identity in the United States. Through historical and contextual analysis, the study identifies key factors such as the influence of Enlightenment ideas, the role of revolutionary figures, and the development of political and cultural institutions that became the foundation of national identity. The study also examines the social and political impacts of the Declaration of Independence and the formation of the United States Constitution, which served as the legal basis and symbol of national unity. The findings show that the American Revolution not only achieved political independence but also inspired values of freedom, egalitarianism, and democracy, which are central to the national identity of the United States. This research provides insights into the historical process of national identity formation and its relevance to contemporary national dynamics.

The Essence and Implementation of Ideological and Political Education within College English Curricula: A Grounded Theory Analysis

This study employs a grounded theory approach to critically analyze the essence and implementation of Ideological and Political Education (IPE) within College English curricula at Chinese universities. Analyzing 80 award-winning lesson plans from the "Teaching Star Competition" organized by the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, this research delineates the specific elements that constitute IPE and identifies the instructional methodologies through which it is integrated into language education. The findings highlight how IPE strategically merges linguistic training with civic education, aiming to cultivate a strong national identity and cultural pride while simultaneously enhancing students' global competencies. The core categories of IPE include critical thinking, professional ethics, and cross-cultural communication skills, all of which are supported by the innovative use of technological resources and adaptive pedagogical strategies. The study also details the comprehensive assessment mechanisms in place that evaluate both cognitive and affective outcomes, showcasing the multidimensional nature of IPE. This research contributes to the discourse on the integration of ideological education in Chinese higher education settings. This study not only clarifies the theoretical underpinnings of IPE but also offers practical insights into its operationalization, thereby guiding educational strategies aimed at achieving comprehensive educational objectives. The findings have implications for future curriculum development and educational policy reform, suggesting ways to enhance the effectiveness of IPE in fostering well-rounded individuals capable of contributing to both national and global contexts.

Mengintegrasikan Nilai-nilai Pancasila dalam Pendidikan untuk Membentuk Pemimpin Masa Depan

The aim of this research is to find out how future leaders can apply Pancasila values in education, which include: 1. Belief in the One and Only God; 2. Just and civilized humanity; 3. The unity of Indonesia; 4. Democracy guided by the inner wisdom in the unanimity arising out of deliberations among representatives; and 5. Social justice for all Indonesian people. Character education is an effort to realize the values of Pancasila and the preamble of the 1945 Constitution. However, the evolving conditions in educational institutions today hinder character education. Therefore, it is crucial to embed Pancasila principles in future leaders to ensure they uphold and promote these fundamental values, fostering a strong national identity and moral integrity.

Pendidikan Karakter melalui Pendidikan Pancasila: Membangun Generasi Unggul dengan Nilai-Nilai Kebangsaan

Character education is an important aspect in building the quality of human resources that can compete and have strong good values. With the need for a superior generation who have a strong national and moral identity, Pancasila Education is considered as a relevant foundation to form a character that is in accordance with national values. This study aims to explore the potential of Pancasila education in forming young people who have integrity, social responsibility, and love for the nation and state. The research method used in this study is a qualitative research method using literature study techniques. The main source of research data comes from research articles published through Google Scholar. Data analysis is carried out qualitatively with stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results of data analysis show that character education should be the key that has an important role in building a superior generation of the nation in accordance with the values of Pancasila. With the instillation of Pancasila values in the nation's generation, the functions and roles of Pancasila will still be carried out as they should.

National Politics Dr. Soetomo for Education in Indonesia: An Alternative to Strengthen the Pillars of Education

This article discusses the important role of national politics in strengthening the pillars of education, focusing on the views and contributions of Dr. Soetomo, an Indonesian national figure who played a key role in the independence movement. This article aims to explain how the national politics promoted by Dr. Soetomo can be a relevant alternative to strengthen the education system in the Indonesian context. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach with a literature study method. Dr. Soetomo emphasized the importance of forming character, ethics, and national values to strengthen the education pillar. This article describes how the principles of national politics can be applied in the formation of curriculum and teaching, and how this can influence students' intellectual and emotional development. In conclusion, this article highlights the central role of national politics in strengthening national education, by discussing the views and contributions of Dr. Soetomo as a relevant alternative to advance the pillars of education in Indonesia. Education based on national values, equality, and inclusiveness can help create a young generation with a strong national identity that is ready to face future challenges.

Chinese NGOs “Going Out”: Depoliticisation and Diplomatisation

Chinese non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are increasingly active in international development activities. As an emerging force, what will their impact be on global civil society, especially given that they originate from an authoritarian environment that places numerous constraints on them? This study examines the internationalisation of Chinese NGOs and its implications for global civil society by analysing the organisational discourses of Chinese NGOs. This discourse analysis relies on a two-layer analytical framework, one layer using qualitative content analysis and the other employing the discursive legitimation framework. The analysis shows that Chinese NGOs use soft charity discourses instead of critical discourses as a way to avoid “politicising” development issues and utilise discourses that diplomatise their international activities. These discourses help Chinese NGOs achieve legitimacy or avoid de-legitimacy through four discursive legitimation strategies: avoidance, authority, rationalisation, and moralisation. This article shows that Chinese NGOs express a strong national identity, position themselves as “friendship messengers,” and bring the Chinese state’s influence to global civil society even though the Chinese state has not yet mobilised internationalisation at scale.

Sikap Bangga Berbahasa Indonesia Yang Ditujukan Dalam Caption Instagram

The study was to analyze the phenomenon of Indonesian use in caption of instagram that expressed a proud attitude toward Indonesia's cultural identity. Through a qualitative approach with content analysis, the article explored how the use of Indonesian in instagram caption reflects pride in local cultural heritage and values. The study involves analysis of caption of various types of instagram accounts, ranging from personal accounts to individual or influencer active in Indonesian. With a focus on linguistic, social, and cultural aspects, the study aims to understand how the use of language in instagram caption can serve asa representation of a strong national identity attitude and how it can affect user perception and interactions of the content. The findings of this study are expected to provide insight into the role of language in strengthening and promoting pride in Indonesia's cultural identity in context of social media. In the study, the methods we take are qualitative methods, we do data processing through questionnaire charging and the results show that people are already convinced in their Indonesian prideful attitude, but implementation suggests 70%. Rest shows some of our people don't really use instagram that much.

Strengthening National Identity Through Sheikh Yusuf's Historical Traces

This study aims to build national identity through the historical traces of Sheikh Yusuf as one of the important figures in the spread of Islam in Indonesia. This can be an effective mean to foster a sense of love for the country and nationalism of the younger generation in building the nation’s identity. This study used a literature study including books or journals about Sheikh Yusuf. The results show that the life of Sheikh Yusuf can be an effective means to foster a sense of patriotism and nationalism in the younger generation in building the identity of the Indonesian nation, which can be seen from loyalty to religious values and the motherland, the spirit of struggle in life, interfaith tolerance, and cross-cultural brotherhood, the importance of education and learning, cultural diplomacy and international relations, to respect for cultural and historical heritage. Through the narratives and values contained in Sheikh Yusuf’s life trajectory, the younger generation can gain a deeper insight into the strengths and potential of the Indonesian nation. Thus, they can be inspired to actively contribute in building a strong and competitive national identity.
 Keywords: Sheikh Yusuf, national identity, history

Identity, Participation, and Democracy in East Asia

This essay reviews three outstanding books that reconceptualize the interplay of national and political identity with democracy and peace in East Asia. Aram Hur’s Narratives of Civic Duty and Eunbin Chung’s Pride, Not Prejudice challenge the notion that a strong national identity undermines democratic participation and international cooperation, using East Asian states’ complex history as a backdrop. Using survey experiments, Hur examines how nationalism can facilitate civic engagement, while Chung shows it fosters international trust. Yoonkyung Lee’s Between the Streets and the Assembly expands the dialogue by showing the diverse motivations for civic participation in South Korean democracy. Collectively, these works prompt a reevaluation of the role of national identity in shaping political behaviour and civic participation, and call for further scholarly inquiry and investigation into its role within East Asian states.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AMONG SERBS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE FOR PRESERVING NATIONAL IDENTITY

The subject of our work is to point out the importance of religious education among Serbs, starting from the historical paradigm – the first half of the 18th century when Slavic and Latin schools were opened in Sremski Karlovci, thanks to the activities of the then Metropolitan of Belgrade, Mojsej Petrović, and later Vićentije Jovanović. Within these schools begins the education of Serbian students and the development of the school system in the Russo-Slavic language, the official language of the Serbian Orthodox Church and equivalent to the first Serbian literary language. It is indisputable that the Serbian people joined the community of civilized nations, with a clearly recognizable and strong national identity thanks to Orthodoxy. Serbian Orthodox Church played the essential role in the national integration and preservation of national consciousness and identity. Therefore, it becomes quite clear that any current “speech” on the renewal and development of the Serbian national identity cannot “put out of sight” its Orthodox component, nor declare it anachronistic and outdated. Further, the paper considers the need for higher quality religious education in the Republic of Serbia, as well as the assumptions (conditions) for their implementation. The provision of Religious Education in primary and secondary schools in the Republic of Serbia is of great importance for the improvement of educational system, mostly because it provides the insight of the connection between religion and science. Its introduction into the educational system has a significant impact on the evaluation, nurturing and preservation of national values. The provision of Religious Education in primary and secondary schools also provides students with a complete religious view of the world and enables the building and preservation of national and cultural identity. Also, the introduction of Religious Education has a great impact on the construction of a multi-ethnic and multicultural society within the community of European states.

Pengintegrasian Nilai Karakter Cinta Tanah Air dalam Pembelajaran Tematik di SD

This journal explores the integration of the character value of Love for the Homeland in thematic learning at the Elementary School (SD) level. The research aims to understand the impact of integrating these values on students' character development. The research methods involve classroom observations, interviews with teachers, and curriculum document analysis. The results indicate that thematic learning with a focus on love for the homeland enhances students' understanding of national values. Additionally, students show improvements in positive attitudes, cooperation, and responsibility towards the surrounding environment. The practical implication of this journal emphasizes the importance of supporting teachers in integrating national character values into the curriculum, shaping a generation that loves their homeland and possesses a strong national identity. This study contributes to a practical understanding of implementing character values in the context of thematic learning at the elementary school level.

Protests in Macao Under Chinese Sovereignty: Against the State or for the State?

The existing literature on contentious politics has long centred on “state-challenging protests,” referring to resistance that denies state legitimacy. However, the implications of “state-engaging protests,” referring to protests that seek state assistance in what are essentially private disputes rather than challenging state legitimacy, have yet to be thoroughly explored. By analysing 2,364 protests in Macao, this study compares the trends and characteristics of protests from 2000 to 2021. The results indicate that state-challenging protests that targeted the Macao government exceeded state-engaging ones but state-engaging protests that targeted the mainland Chinese authorities exceeded state-challenging ones. The conclusion strongly supports the thesis that identity affiliation affects the type of protests: citizens with a strong local Macao identity tend to be involved more in state-engaging protests, seeking state assistance. However, citizens with a strong Chinese national identity tend to engage more in state-challenging protests to criticise the local government. These findings provide a useful comparative perspective on the causes of state-challenging and state-engaging protests.

Family, a racialized space: A phenomenological approach to examining Afghan refugee families’ language policies in Norway

In this paper, I put forward and apply a phenomenological understanding of body and embodied experience to examine refugee families’ identity (trans)formation and language ideologies and practices. In particular, Kitarō Nishida’s (1870–1945) notion of historical body was adopted to investigate how Afghan refugee families’ lived experiences of forced mobility and life in different countries before their settlement in Norway influence their own as well as their children’s raciolinguistic and cultural/national identities, which in turn, affect their language ideologies and practices. Based on a thematic analysis of the interviews conducted with parents in three families, it was found that, having left Afghanistan at a young age with no hope to return to as well as their forced stays in different countries, Afghan parents have not developed a strong Afghan national identity. This embodied experience was entangled with painful emotions as well that resulted in the parents’ desire for their children to develop strong attachment to Norway and a Norwegian identity. Yet, parents’ wish does not seem to readily realize because the racial differences become an important marker of identity for the children as they grow up and enter the society, leading them to seek their roots. The study contributes to our better understanding of the complexities and nuances of transnational populations’ language ideologies and practices as well as identification and integration processes into the host society.

National Interest and National Identity Affect The Behaviour Of Foreign Policy

There was a time when national identity influenced foreign policy, as in China, which has its Buddhist impermanence derived from its cultural identity. It has the identity of, and is derived from Japan's experience of the war in its own country. National interests on foreign policy actions are stronger than that of national identity. It targets countries without strong national identity clout, such as Western European countries such as Germany, and other countries such as the United States and Indonesia. The existence of strong national identities therefore only reinforces the influence of national interests influencing foreign policy, as has happened in China and Japan. Indonesia has Pancasila as its national identity. It has influenced its foreign policy by recognizing external threats. Moreover, Pancasila's national identity influences Indonesia's interior rather than its foreign policy. During the New Order era, China was known to be a communist threat to Indonesia, and Indonesia cut ties with China. In Europe and the United States, where societies have become multicultural societies, national interests influence foreign policy more than national identity. We should have more influence on our foreign policy to unite our national interests and multicultural societies.

When Those With Privacy Concerns Show Stronger In-Group Favoritism: Using Personal Information From In-Group and Out-Group Members to Identify Terrorist Threats

Terrorist threats and attacks provide major risks and sources of public crises in the 21st century. New probabilistic computing technologies possess the capability of increasing the success of identifying terrorist threats and solving cybersecurity and encryption problems more efficiently. However, to identify terrorist threats, these technologies would require the use of a large amount of personal data, which cause potential concerns for privacy. We offer a social-identity explanation of public support for the detection of terrorist threats through the use of online personal data. A survey study ( N = 1,204) revealed strong support for the provided social-identity explanation of public perceptions. As expected, respondents displayed in-group favoritism by more strongly supporting the use of private personal information from out-group members (non-U.S. citizens) than from in-group members (U.S. citizens). The observed in-group favoritism was most pronounced when respondents had both a strong national identity and a strong sense of general privacy concern. The observed differences were independent of respondents’ political orientation and age.

Central European with a Post-Socialist Limp

According to David and Grasmann, the recognised comparative law scholars, there are basically three main criteria for differentiating between legal families and their subgroups: 1. meta-legal considerations; 2. legal sources; and 3. dogmatic legal structures. Concerning the last two criteria, which could also be designated as formal elements of a country’s legal identity, Slovenia has been deeply “immersed” in the civil law of a Central European type. Even after the decline of the Habsburg Empire, what remained to apply on the territory of nowadays Slovenia as part of the then Kingdom of Yugoslavia, was to an important extent Austrian law. Moreover, even the “decadent capitalist code” such as the Allgemeines bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (ABGB) more or less survived in spite of the communist “withering away of the state and law”, and can today still be applicable to some older cases. After one thousand years of Germanic dominance, the Slovenes turned to the East in trying to build their national identity, one hundred years ago when the Empire collapsed. Although that seemed to be a necessary move towards stronger national identity, it was their first step away from the rule of law. The second step away from that was the period of communism that endured almost half a century. Nevertheless, the formal part of the Central European legal identity somehow survived in Slovene law, with certain “injuries” of course, but it is mainly the meta-legal considerations, their sociological and psychological elements in particular, that nowadays make a difference between the situations of the rule of law in the Republic of Slovenia and, for example, in the Republic of Austria, both parts of the onetime joint Empire.

Перспективы развития институтов и технологий борьбы с терроризмом в Анголе

The article focuses on the growth of the terrorist threat in modern Angola and the prospects for its reduction. It is argued that the emerging situation is due to a combination of economic, political and social factors. Ensuring the stable development of society requires Angola to improve the quality of social institutions in terms of coun-ter-terrorism technology development. In particular, it is necessary to take into account possible terrorist innova-tions, which, in the absence of an institutional response, can make the country’s population more vulnerable to terrorist propaganda. Long-term counteraction to terrorism in Angola should be linked to the state program of economic development of lagging regions and economic diversification. The state development of the IT in-dustry looks particularly promising, which will not only strengthen the country’s economy, but also allow the state to develop effective counter-terrorism technologies in the digital space. A decisive contribution to reducing the level of the terrorist threat should be made by institutional changes that involve the legitimisation of Cabin-da's political elites, as well as the formation of a strong national identity, which is impossible without building a more inclusive education system.