Symbolic Features Research Articles

Multi-parametric thrombus profiling microfluidics detects intensified biomechanical thrombogenesis associated with hypertension and aging.

Arterial thrombosis is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide with no effective bioassay for clinical prediction. As a symbolic feature of arterial thrombosis, severe stenosis in the blood vessel creates a high-shear, high-gradient flow environment that facilitates platelet aggregation towards vessel occlusion. Here, we present a thrombus profiling assay that monitors the multi-dimensional attributes of thrombi forming in such biomechanical conditions. Using this assay, we demonstrate that different receptor-ligand interactions contribute distinctively to the composition and activation status of the thrombus. Our investigation into hypertensive and older individuals reveals intensified biomechanical thrombogenesis and multi-dimensional thrombus profile abnormalities, endorsing the diagnostic potential of the assay. Furthermore, we identify the hyperactivity of GPIbα-integrin αIIbβ3 mechanosensing axis as a molecular mechanism that contributes to hypertension-associated arterial thrombosis. By studying drug-disease interactions and inter-individual variability, our work reveals a need for personalized anti-thrombotic drug selection that accommodates each patient's pathological profile.

A Morris Semiotic Perspective on the Characteristics and Cultural Significance of Traditional Guangdong Furniture Patterns

Based on Morris's semiotic theory, this paper systematically analyzes the symbolic features of traditional Guangdong furniture patterns and their cultural symbolism from the three dimensions of semiotics (syntax, semantics, and pragmatics). The study focuses on typical patterns such as dragon and phoenix, pine and crane, plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum in Guangdong traditional furniture, and explores their historical origins, social functions, and close links with Confucianism, family concepts, and social hierarchies in the context of Lingnan culture. By analyzing these symbols, the paper reveals their special symbolic meanings in different social classes and ritual cultures, as well as how they convey the values and lifestyles of the Guangdong region through visual forms. The study further explores the potential application of these traditional symbols in modern design, especially through simplification and abstraction, combining traditional cultural symbols with modern design concepts, materials and techniques to realize the fusion of cultural heritage and innovative design. This paper provides a new theoretical framework for the study of the patterns of traditional furniture in Guangdong, and practical suggestions for modern designers on how to effectively inherit and innovate the cultural heritage symbols, and to promote the synergistic development of cultural heritage preservation and design industry.

Symbolic Representation in the Traditional Ceremony at the Benuaq Dayak of East Kalimantan in Korrie Layun Rampan’s Ceremony Novel

Benuaq Dayak is an ethnic group originating from Kutai Kertanegara, East Kalimantan. The uniqueness of the Benuaq Dayak community traditions is represented in a novel entitled Ceremony written by Korrie Layun Rampan. This novel displays the cultural background of the Dayak people in the interior of Kalimantan. It describes a series of ceremonies performed by the Dayak people in their social life. Various traditional ceremonies in this tribe still exist today. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method and uses symbolic theory to examine the meaning of several features of Benuaq Dayak traditional ceremonies. The results of the study show several kinds of symbolic features in ceremonies such as: Balian dance presents symbolic meanings as a form of hope, Kewangkey ceremony represents social esteem. Nalin Taun embodies the purification of the soul and forgiveness of sins, the last one is Pelulung or marriage ceremony which is followed by a gantar which symbolizes happiness and a symbol of friendship between the two villages.

SUSTAINABILITY AND SEMIOTICS IN TRANSCENDENT IN SELECTED CULTURAL SPACES AND BUILT-FORMS OF SOUTHWEST NIGERIA

Sustainability is central to all human endeavours including architecture as a built environment and cultural discipline. Acase study on semiotics and meaning of built-forms and spaces partly usedYorubalanguage built-formlexiconsforidentification, sometimesproper appreciation and interpretation based on the study areas Mutual Contextual Beliefs for transcendent relevance. Semiotics a language of sign and symbols was used to interpretbuilt-forms in the study area to see if their symbolic characteristics were environmentally responsive, energy, efficient, socially inclusive and economically affordable to besustainable architecture.This paper aimed to show how some of the study areascultural built-forms and practices, have transcended past usage into a continued present-day application.Thesustainable cultural qualities,of thesebuilt-forms and spaces, werediscovered in few currently relevant spaces like the impluvium courtyard, the forecourt/balcony and roof-loftetcetera. Semiotic theoretical frameworks theories of Saussure and Pierce, like the semiotic triangle Ecos, denotation and connotation theories, iconic, lexical and symbolic semiotic classifications were deployed. It was found and concluded that somecultural built-forms and spaces were sustainable and fit for contemporary application.

Marketing Research on Rural Agricultural Cultural Tourism Products under the Perspective of Symbolic Consumption

This study focuses on the marketing of rural agricultural cultural tourism products under the perspective of symbolic consumption, aiming to explore the application strategies and effects of symbolic consumption theory in the rural agricultural and cultural tourism industry. Firstly, the basic concepts of symbolic consumption theory and its value in marketing are outlined, and then the symbolic features of rural cultural tourism products and their influence on consumers' purchasing decisions are analysed. Through the field study, the practical effects of marketing strategies based on symbolic consumption theory in the marketing of rural cultural tourism products are discussed in depth. This study not only provides theoretical support for the sustainable development of rural cultural tourism industry, but also provides practical guidance for related practitioners.

Bidirectional Transmission Mapping of Architectural Styles of Tibetan Buddhist Temples in China from the 7th to the 18th Century

Architecture is the stone book of history, and the evolution of architectural styles showcases a non-verbal history constructed through images. As an important part of China’s historical and cultural heritage, the architectural forms and styles of Tibetan Buddhist temples were initially modeled on Tang dynasty temple architecture and gradually evolved into the most significant architectural types in regions such as Tibet and Qinghai in China. Religious architecture has also played a significant role in shaping regional cultural landscapes. Existing research on Tibetan Buddhist temples is primarily focused on qualitative studies of individual temple buildings. This research takes the spatiotemporal evolution of architectural styles of Tibetan Buddhist temples as an entry point and, for the first time, employs ArcGIS technology to visualize the spatial and geographical distribution of Tibetan Buddhist temples from the 7th to the 18th century, establishing a comprehensive academic vision that encompasses both historical stratification and cross-regional spatial correlations. By analyzing the cultural symbolic features embodied in the construction styles of Tibetan Buddhist temples and the visual characteristics reflected in their decorative arts, we propose two spatiotemporal dimensions for the formation and transmission of Tibetan Buddhist temple architectural styles: “Westward Transmission” and “Eastward Diffusion”. Firstly, from the 7th to the 9th centuries, the architectural style and construction techniques of Tang dynasty Buddhist temples were transmitted westward along the Tang–Tibet ancient road, integrating with local Tibetan elements to form the Tubo architectural style, which was further refined into the “Sino–Tibetan Combined Style” with strong visual characteristics around the 13th century. Subsequently, along with the spread of Tibetan Buddhism, this temple architectural style underwent an eastward diffusion from the 13th to the 18th century, reaching regions, such as Sichuan, Qinghai, Gansu, Inner Mongolia, Hebei, and Beijing, presenting a spatial gradient from west to east in the geographical dimension. On this basis, in this research, we construct a historical evolution mapping of Tibetan Buddhist temple architectural styles based on bidirectional transmission, attempting to elucidate that the intrinsic driving forces are religious and the cultural identity that guided the bidirectional transmission mechanism of these architectural styles under the historical context of the formation and dissemination of Tibetan Buddhism from the 7th to the 18th century.

Multi-parametric thrombus profiling microfluidics detects intensified biomechanical thrombogenesis associated with hypertension and aging.

Arterial thrombosis, which represents a critical complication of cardiovascular diseases, is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide with no effective bioassay for clinical prediction. As a symbolic feature of arterial thrombosis, severe stenosis in the blood vessel creates a high-shear, high-gradient flow environment that effectively facilitates platelet aggregation towards vessel occlusion even with platelet amplification loops inhibited. However, no approach is currently available to comprehensively characterize the size, composition and platelet activation status of thrombi forming under this biorheological condition. Here, we present a thrombus profiling assay that monitors the multi-dimensional attributes of thrombi forming in conditions mimicking the physiological scenario of arterial thrombosis. Using this platform, we demonstrate that different receptor-ligand interactions contribute distinctively to the composition and activation status of the thrombus. Our investigation into hypertensive and older individuals reveals intensified biomechanical thrombogenesis and multi-dimensional thrombus profile abnormalities, demonstrating a direct contribution of mechanobiology to arterial thrombosis and endorsing the diagnostic potential of the assay. Furthermore, we identify the hyperactivity of GPIbα-integrin αIIbβ3 mechanosensing axis as a molecular mechanism that contributes to hypertension-associated arterial thrombosis. By studying the interactions between anti-thrombotic inhibitors and hypertension, and the inter-individual variability in personal thrombus profiles, our work reveals a critical need for personalized anti-thrombotic drug selection that accommodates each patient's pathological profile.

A Study on the Communication Modes and Characteristics of Cultural Innovation Symbols Under the Meta-Media Context

A Study on the Communication Modes and Characteristics of Cultural Innovation Symbols Under the Meta-Media Context

Symbolic Signs of the Eye Concept in English Language View of the World

The article deals with the symbolic meanings and cultural meanings associated with the concept “eye” in the English linguistic picture of the world. On the basis of a comprehensive analysis of lexicographic sources, phraseology, paremi, artistic discourse and corpus data a wide range of symbolic features of this concept is revealed. To achieve the purpose of the article a number of methods were used: linguocultural, paremiological, linguistic and linguistic-stylistic analysis, as well as the analysis of artistic discourse. It is established that the concept "eye" in English linguoculture symbolizes a “window” for comprehending the inner world of a person and reflects ideas about soul, emotions, personal qualities. At the same time, eyes are metaphorically associated with perception, aesthetic pleasure, inspiration, insight, but also greed, sinfulness, threat and cruel retribution. The revealed richness and ambivalence of symbolic meanings are explained by the cultural significance of the concept “eye” in the English tradition, its deep roots in Christianity, paganism, folklore, literature and art. The symbolism of eyes represents the national values of the English — the search for truth, love of beauty, thirst for knowledge, but also negative features that require attention. It is concluded that the concept “eye” is one of the main codes of English linguoculture, embodying the originality of the national worldview through metaphorical conceptualization of the most important “window” for cognition of reality.

A Study of Hakka Image Emotion , Hakka Product Attitude and Online Purchase Psychological willingness

Hakka image is composed of pictures and words that are related to Hakka culture, which communicates with people via the Internet 24/7. The interconnection between Hakka culture and industry has developed products that represent Hakka culture employing Hakka image; hence, Hakka products continue to show the symbolic characteristics of Hakka culture. According to the Theory of Reasoned Action and Hakka imagery emotions, this study explores Internet young users’ Hakka product attitude and online purchase intention. The research object is a representative Hakka cultural and creative product in Taiwan. Data were collected from 176 respondents from social networking sites. A Structural Equation Model (SEM) analysis shows that the second-order model is better than the first-order model. The dimension of “Hakka retro” of Hakka image emotion significantly affected the Hakka product attitude; meanwhile, “Hakka retro” significantly affected the online purchase intention. The SEM model explains the variance in Hakka product attitude (62.9%), and online purchase intention (62.5%). Overall, the Hakka industry should keep optimizing the Hakka image of the website, move consumers' emotions through the Hakka images, and enhance the positive attitude toward Hakka products and online purchase intention. The conclusion of this research can be used as a reference for managers and theoretical researchers.

Image Feature Extraction Using Symbolic Data of Cumulative Distribution Functions

Symbolic data analysis is an emerging field in statistics with great potential to become a standard inferential technique. This research introduces a new approach to image feature extraction using the empirical cumulative distribution function (ECDF) and distribution function of distribution values (DFDV) as symbolic data. The main objective is to reduce the dimension of huge pixel data by organizing them into more coherent pixel-intensity distributions. We propose a partitioning method with different breakpoints to capture pixel intensity variations effectively. This results in an ECDF representing the proportion of pixel intensities and a DFDV representing the probability distribution at specific points. The novelty of this approach lies in using ECDF and DFDV as symbolic features, thus summarizing the data and providing a more informative representation of the pixel value distribution, facilitating image classification analysis based on intensity distribution. The experimental results underscore the potential of this method in distinguishing image characteristics among existing image classes. Image features extracted using this approach promise image classification analysis with more informative image representations. In addition, theoretical insights into the properties of DFDV distribution functions are gained.

Política, miedo y persuasión: análisis de anuncios institucionales en tiempos de pandemia

This research examines institutional advertisements disseminated during the COVID-19 pandemic for the purpose of obtaining and analysing the main features of the spots, which were combined in order to créate a symbology of fear. A mixed approach involving content and discourse analysis has been used, in which a total of 19 advertisements were selected and decoded based on their metadata, explicit content or formal features, framing, and advertising objectives. More than half of the spots use fear as a persuasive factor, and concern is instilled by incorporating common features of aesthetics and symbolism in terms of form, content, and expressive resources. This study clearly demonstrates that due to the absence of other frameworks, fear was used as the preferred emotion for engaging in political persuasion during the pandemic, and that a climate of fear was created by using combined features aimed at spreading thanatophobia, or the fear of disease.

Human’s life-world and their worldview: ontological-psychological mechanisms of interaction

The ontological characteristics of the worldview are outlined based on the propositions about the connection between man and the world, their systemic interaction, the determining role of life relationships in the formation of the life world. The features of human interaction with the world as two open systems, which simultaneously act as independent systems and as subsystems of each other, are considered: determinism/self-determination, openness/closedness, involvement/distance. It is emphasized that the interaction within the “Man-World” system takes place in the form of life relations, which are manifested in four main modes (as a relation to the objective world, to another person, to the Absolute, to ones own self) and corresponding meeans of subjects interaction with an object (activity, dialogic relations, self-determination in relation to existential meanings and higher values, cognition and expression of ones own self). Establishing life relations in a certain way and in a certain mode, person thereby builds his/her life world a specially organized reality formed by the dynamic systemic unity of the inner world of a person and that part of the objectively existing external world with which he/she is connected by life relations. Additional possibilities for the analysis of the life world are provided by considering it as an ideal model, which carries knowledge about the utilitarian-pragmatic and symbolic characteristics of social and natural objects, as well as about the corresponding mental states of the subject-carrier of this model. The specific features of such knowledge are the intuitively obvious forms of its provision in everyday human experience, the ability to represent universal cultural meanings and effectiveness. In the plane of objective human relations with the world worldview turns out to be a special way of including a person into the world: on the one hand, it mediates (by posing and searching for answers to “big questions”) the processes of constructing a persons own life world, determining its ontological, epistemological, axiological and praxeological boundaries; on the other hand, it creates contexts in which the external world is transformed (through dialogue-based processes of evaluation, idealization, and generalization) into images, meanings, and values (ideals, beliefs, and life principles) that are existentially significant for a person.

"A mini home far away from home." The Thai temple and women's sense of safety in Finland.

This article explores the significance of the Thai Buddhist temple for Thai women's sense of safety in Finland. Despite the growing popularity of Buddhism in the country, research literature and media have largely ignored the religiosity of Thai women, focusing instead on negative stereotypes. The article highlights the importance of Buddhism and the temple in the lives of Thai women who have migrated to European countries and challenges biased portrayals of Thai women in previous research. Based on ethnographic research at the Thai temples in Finland and life story interviews with twelve Thai women. The article argues that the temple plays a crucial role in promoting a sense of safety among Thai women by providing a sense of home, belonging, and meaning. The temple's material and symbolic characteristics, in addition to its communality and relationality, work together to connect individuals with the temple's religious significance, contributing to the women's sense of security. These findings speak for the fact that when facing the challenges of Thai women or other religious and ethical minorities, it is necessary to also look to their religion as a source of mental and spiritual well-being.

Bodhisattva and Daoist: A New Study of Zhunti Daoren 準提道人in the Canonization of the Gods

Although the portrayal of Zhunti Daoren (Cundī Daoist 準提道人) in the Canonization of the Gods (Fengshen yanyi 封神演義) is relatively subdued, it has garnered considerable scholarly interest owing to the pivotal role he fulfills in advancing the narrative and the profound cultural connotations encapsulated within the character. Scholars have put forward three distinct hypotheses: “Zhunti Daoren as a Buddhist deity”, “Zhunti Daoren as a Daoist deity”, and “Zhunti Daoren as the Panchen Lama”. Based on the theory that the figures in the novels of gods and demons (Shenmo xiaoshuo 神魔小說) embody symbolic characteristics, as well as the sociocultural background of Ming–Qing times, this study uses literary image analysis to investigate these three different interpretations. A basic examination is also performed to explore the correlation between Zhunti Daoren and Jieyin Daoren (Welcoming Daoist接引道人), with the aim of illustrating the relationship between the cult of Zhunti and Pure Land Buddhism in late imperial China.

INFLUENCE OF SILK ROAD CULTURE ON MODERN DESIGN: ARTISTIC FEATURES OF CHINESE BROCADE PATTERNS

Goal: this study aims to analyze the influence of Silk Road culture on the style of brocade patterns in the Tang and Ming Dynasties of China, as well as to consider the practices of using brocade motifs of ancient dynasties in modern design. Methodology: based on the research of scientific literature, this article compares and analyses the stylistic characteristics of brocade patterns: connected beads, curly grass, treasure and cloud; the analysis makes it possible to trace the process of formation and evolution of brocade patterns in the Tang Dynasty. The methods of figurative and stylistic, formal analysis, methods of systematisation, and processing of results are also involved. Results. The study pointed out that the opening of the Silk Road promoted cultural exchanges between East and West, and the prosperity of politics, economy, and culture in the Tang Dynasty promoted the diversity and development of patterns. The above-mentioned motives, through integration with foreign cultures, formed symmetrical beauty, curvilinear beauty, and symbolic characteristics of Tang Dynasty patterns. In the example of the creativity of the modern Chinese designer Chen Liwen, the transformation of the motif «Tiger Sniffs the Rose» and the image of the Chinese tiger of the Ming Dynasty period in the development of modern design products is shown. Scientific novelty. This article reveals the historical evolution of the popular brocade patterns in the Tang and Ming Dynasties of China, summarizes his unique artistic style, and provides inspiration for contemporary clothing innovation design. Practical significance. The significance of this study lies in providing historical data for the integration of ethnic cultures and demonstrating the overall characteristics and evolution process of the Tang and Ming Dynasties patterns.

Carved Stone Models as Symbolic Features in the Agrarian Landscape of the Sondondo Valley, Ayacucho, Peru

Carved stone models, or piedras maqueta in Spanish are stone representations of the agrarian landscape widely found in the Valley of Sondondo, in the south-central Peruvian Andes. This article aims to examine the representations, locations, scale, and certain visual features of these carved stone models in the valley. My analysis reveals that carved stone monuments provide a unique documentary source of information on the ancient Andean agrarian landscape of the Valley of Sondondo. The piedras maqueta are situated in different areas of the valley, and their study enables an understanding of their symbolism and ritual significance in relation to the environment, as well as daily agricultural spaces and tasks. Therefore, I explore the sacred landscape as an inseparable part of everyday agricultural practices.

Abstract 153: Multi-parametric Thrombus Profiling Microfluidics Uncovers Mechanobiology Of Hypertension And Aging-related Thrombosis

Arterial thrombosis, which represents a critical complication of cardiovascular diseases, is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. A symbolic feature of arterial thrombosis is large-scale platelet aggregation due to high shear stress generated by stenosis. However, current hematological tests cannot evaluate arterial thrombosis in such physiological settings. To bridge this gap, we developed a microfluidics-based thrombus profiling assay (Fig. 1A) that combines multi-fluorescence imaging with a stenotic channel design to comprehensively characterize thrombi formed in high shear blood flow (Fig. 1B, C). Thrombi are characterized by a 7-dimensional profile indicating the thrombus size (Plt) and levels of fibrinogen (Fg), VWF, P-selectin, phosphatidylserine (PS) and extended (E + ) and activated α IIb β 3 in the thrombus (Fig. 1D). Using this assay, we discovered intensified thrombus formation in subjects with hypertension and/or aging (Fig. 1D). We also found extended integrin α IIb β 3 as a superior biomarker for platelet hyperreactivity than P-selectin and activated integrin α IIb β 3 and a potential predictor for arterial thrombosis (Fig. 1E). By studying the effects of anti-thrombotic agents NMC4 and 7E3 on hypertension patients’ blood, our work reveals a ‘treatment mismatch’ phenomenon that can seriously affect the efficacy and safety of anti-thrombotic drugs (Fig. 1F). Our findings provide mechanistic insights into the high risk of arterial thrombosis and antiplatelet resistance in populations with hypertension and aging. The discovered ‘treatment mismatch’ heralds a new era in thrombosis management where patients’ thrombus profiles dictate personalized therapeutic decisions to optimize treatment efficacy and reduce adverse outcomes. The outstanding performance of our assay underscores its translational potential for anti-thrombotic drug screening, thrombosis diagnosis, and personalized anti-thrombotic regimen selection.

A text extraction framework of financial report in traditional format with OpenCV

Due to intensified off-balance sheet disclosure by regulatory authorities, financial reports now contain a substantial amount of information beyond the financial statements. Consequently, the length of footnotes in financial reports exceeds that of the financial statements. This poses a novel challenge for regulators and users of financial reports in efficiently managing this information. Financial reports, with their clear structure, encompass abundant structured information applicable to information extraction, automatic summarization, and information retrieval. Extracting headings and paragraph content from financial reports enables the acquisition of the annual report text’s framework. This paper focuses on extracting the structural framework of annual report texts and introduces an OpenCV-based method for text framework extraction using computer vision. The proposed method employs morphological image dilation to distinguish headings from the main body of the text. Moreover, this paper combines the proposed method with a traditional, rule-based extraction method that exploits the characteristic features of numbers and symbols at the beginning of headings. This combination results in an optimized framework extraction method, producing a more concise text framework.

The Effects of Canonity and the Authorial Weight in Translating Men in Sun’ Ghassan Kanafani into English Language

This study deals with canonity in the translation from Arabic to English of Authorial Weight and Translator Authority in the novella "Men in Sun". It debates that if Men in Sun "Rejal fel AL-Shamas" that written by famous author in Arab world Ghassn Kanafani Palestinian writer that defend on the Palestinian issue, the above mentioned novella translated to English by Dr. Hilary Kilpatrick gave the same value to the TT as it appears in the ST during translating accurately the features of figurative language idioms, religious expressions, metaphors, symbolism, and cultural items with choosing randomly examples from the novel. According to strategies found in the translation based on Vinay and Darbelnet’s (1995) including direct and Oblique translation and Newmark’s (1988). moreover, the study stresses the value of perception the goal, emotiveness, ideology embedded in Arabic novel Men in Sun "Rejal fel AL-Shamas" when the translator seeks to equal between the TT and ST. The aesthetic features that notable in Arabic that really the translator attempts to reddened it in English to give the sense of the sentences. In short, involves that the translation of literally work is affected by the canonity and aesthetic features that applied.