Terms Of Culture Research Articles

Who needs the social model of disability?

Over the past two decades, there has been a growing shift away from the Social Model of Disability (SMD) in both theory and practice. This article aims to substantiate the relevance of SMD by addressing the main arguments against it and by identifying why and for whom it is still relevant. In the introductory section, we focus on the recent production of multiple disability models in order to contextualize their emergence and elucidate the reasons behind their proliferation. In the main section of the article, we critically engage with three lines of criticism against SMD in order to explain why it remains relevant and for whom. Our main point is that, in the context of the neoliberal capitalist era, the SMD is indispensable for all disabled persons who have been denied their dignity, both in material and cultural terms.

ڈیرہ اسماعیل خان: تہذیبی و ثقافتی پس منظر

Dera Ismail Khan is a city with a diverse temperament in terms of geography and culture. It also has fields, mountains, deserts, rivers, and trees such as mango, Dates, etc. Similarly, Pashto, Seraiki, Punjabi culture have come into it and taken a new form. Because of this diverse culture, it is also colorful in its literature. The style of clothing, food, marriage, death here makes it different from the meeting around you. This diversity of culture is the new galaxy of poetry and literature, when expressing emotions and thoughts here.

Pengembangan Panduan Digital Wisata Halal Berbahasa Arab Berbasis Budaya Indonesia: Menyelami Kebutuhan Wisatawan Muslim

This study aims to analyze the need for a digital guide to halal tourism in Arabic language based on Indonesian culture in Kabupaten Aceh Besar, Lombok Barat, and Gorontalo. The primary objectives are to provide practical and quick information about halal tourism, enhance domestic and international visits, and promote the unique cultural heritage of these three regions. The research adopts the Borg and Gall development model. The identification of the guide's needs utilizes data from documentation and questionnaires filled out by tourists, hotel managers, village administrators, tourism department officials, and travel companies. The study concludes that a digital Arabic-language halal tourism guide needs to be developed in terms of content (halal facilities, recreational activities, types of tourism), culture (information on local culture and permissible practices), and technology (application-based design for convenient access to tourism information).

An Analysis of Rural Tourism Development Strategy under Cultural and Tourism Integration -- Taking Tunpu of Anshun as an Example

Tunpu is a unique form of folk residence in Anshun area, Guizhou province, which has a long history and profound cultural connotation (Yang & Zheng, 2003). Tunpu culture is an important cultural heritage of Guizhou Province, and also a tourism card of Anshun City. This paper introduces the basic situation of Tunpu culture in terms of its history, characteristics, types and values, analyzes the relationship and function between Tunpu culture and tourism development, probes into the problems and challenges faced by the development of Tunpu culture and tourism, and puts forward countermeasures and suggestions for the development of Tunpu culture and tourism.

Call for Collecting and Reporting Disaggregated Data for Centering Racial Inclusion and Equity in the U.S. and Globally: Examining Multimorbidity and Risk for Cognitive Impairment in the Asian American Populations

AbstractBackgroundAsian American subgroups are underrepresented in Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) research in the U.S. and globally.MethodOur approach was threefold: First, we identified data collection and reporting gaps for ADRD among Asian Americans in the U.S from multiple nationally representative surveys, e.g. Health and Retirement Survey, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, and the Census. Second, we examined multi‐morbidity (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and stroke) burden among a specific group of Asian Americans, South Asian Indians. Third, we provide knowledge gaps and recommendations for inclusion of Asian Americans to center racial equity in ADRD science.ResultDespite being a highly heterogeneous group and diverse in terms of culture, diet, language, Asian Americans are lumped together in national surveys. The three national surveys we examined in the U.S. have not collected disaggregated data on Asian Americans, a group that is growing in the U.S. Moreover, there is a lack of disease registers for different groups of Asian Americans which makes it difficult to assess and quantify the prevalence and burden of ADRD in this group. Due to a lack of systematic data collection efforts, the extent of dementia burden and classification of dementia cannot be accurately examined in the sub‐groups of Asian Americans. The data gaps in the collection and reporting of data on sub‐groups of Asian Americans prevent from designing culturally and linguistically sensitive interventions which are highly needed for sub‐groups of Asian Americans. South Asian Indians, a sub‐group of Asian Americans, considered to be of higher socioeconomic background in the U.S. were seldom omitted from the minority classification despite having a higher burden of multiple chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and stroke, i.e. multi‐morbidity combinations which can greatly contribute to increased ADRD risk in this sub‐group.ConclusionThere is a critical need for the collection and reporting of disaggregated ADRD data on Asian Americans for centering racial equity in ADRD science in the U.S. Such efforts will aid in the understanding of mechanistic pathways for vascular cognitive impairment via inclusion of unique Asian populations that have been underrepresented in ADRD research both in the U.S. and globally.

Culture‐sensitive dementia diagnostics and care: a best practice for a diverse patient population

AbstractBackgroundThe elderly population in Europe is becoming more diverse. In order to provide effective dementia diagnostics and care, healthcare professionals need to cater more to diversity in terms of culture, language, educational attainment or (health) literacy. Therefore, the implementation of culture‐sensitive diagnostic instruments and a shift in approach to adapt to this group is necessary within memory clinics. We preformed semi‐structured interviews to gather the knowledge and experience of healthcare professionals on the topic of culture‐sensitive dementia diagnostics and care. The findings are summarized in a best practice.MethodFor the best practice we used qualitative methods and preformed 14 semi‐structured interviews. We interviewed healthcare professionals that work with a diverse patient population within different memory clinics in the Netherlands. We investigated their definition of culture‐sensitive care, the specific adjustments made in the diagnostic trajectory and discussed organizational aspects related to culture‐sensitive care. These interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using Atlas.ti.ResultSeveral requirements for effective dementia diagnostics have been mentioned, such as working with experienced translators, the use of culture‐sensitive diagnostic instruments, and language specific information material. Other adjustments consider communication between healthcare professionals and patients. First, healthcare professionals put extra effort into estimating the level of (abstract) reasoning of patients. In this way the language used by the healthcare professional is adapted in order to optimize the communication. Second, there is more attention for nonverbal communication if patients have a different cultural background. Lastly, healthcare professionals take more time to provide care for a multicultural patient group.ConclusionLearnings and experiences from healthcare professionals working at memory clinics across the Netherlands give valuable insights. A best practice for culture‐sensitive dementia diagnostics and care may help with accurate dementia diagnosis and provide tools for healthcare professionals to cater to a diverse patient population.

A Study of the Russian Translation and Outreach Paths of the Maritime Cultural Terms in Zhufanzhi under the Perspective of Corpus Translation

Chinese civilization is rich in maritime consciousness and has a long maritime tradition. As a book containing maritime culture, the study of Russian translations of maritime cultural terms in the Zhufanzhi helps to disseminate maritime culture to the outside world and to show the uniqueness of China’s maritime culture. This paper uses a corpus approach to classify and analyse in detail the translation methods used for the maritime cultural terms in the book. It is found that the translators mostly used direct translation, phonetic translation and annotation method for the Russian translation of marine culture terms in Zhufanzhi. By analysing the translation results and combining the background of the times and communication theories, four reasonable and feasible translation paths for foreign propaganda are proposed.

Translating the Untranslatable: On the Transfer Processes into French of Romanian Culturally-Bound Words

The article represents an analysis of the difficulties and procedures of translating Romanian words with cultural connotations into French. At the heart of this problem is the concept of "untranslatability", where certain words cannot be directly translated because they carry meanings specific to a culture. The difficulties in translating these words are determined by both linguistic untranslatability (differences between the source language and the target language) and cultural untranslatability (differences between the source culture and the target culture). Examples of linguistic untranslatability would be the cultural terms that denote Moldovan holidays and customs. The corpus under inquiry consists of culturemes extracted from articles available on tourist websites: "virtualtur.md", "moldovenii.md", "moldavie.fr". The study examines different transfer processes used in translating these words, highlighting how translators face challenges related to cultural sensitivities. They resort to various procedures such as transliteration, borrowing, calque, contextual explanation or the use of a cultural equivalent in the target language to reproduce the original connotations as faithfully as possible. The research also looks at how these transfer processes can affect the quality and authenticity of the translation, highlighting the difficulties encountered in finding a balance between semantic fidelity and adaptation to the cultural context of the target language. Words with cultural connotations can be conveyed through a process of creative adaptation rather than a literal translation.

Translation of the Word “Bagus” in Folklore Asal Mula Kata Babah Using Google Translate

Translating cultural terms is a study that should be explored further, particularly in translating cultural words using machine translation. Google Translate is a machine translation that was widely used by people to translate one language into another language. This study only focused on the cultural word "bagus" as the source data, and it was translated using machine translation, namely Google Translate from Indonesian to English. This study aimed to examine how Google Translate as a machine translation rendering the cultural word "bagus" in the folklore "Asal Mula Kata Babah" from Indonesian to English and also to find the appropriate translation strategy for translating the word "bagus" as a cultural word from Indonesian to English by using Google Translate. This study used the descriptive-qualitative method. In addition, this study used Newmark (1988) procedures of translation and Suryawinata & Hariyanto (2016) theory of contextual meaning. The result found that there were 8 data consisting of the word "bagus" and later it was translated using Google Translate. The result of this study also discovered that Google Translate accurately translated one data, and likewise with the contextual meaning. Also, the other data were not translated accurately and did not follow the contextual meaning. Moreover, this study obtained only two translation strategies: literal translation with 7 data and cultural equivalents with 1 data.

The Problem of Terminology and its Significance in Arabic Criticism

The controversy in the Arab arena has stirred up the world of Arab criticism causing Arab readers to live in constant turmoil due to the ongoing debate between heritage and modernity, particularly after advocates of modernity called for updating the Arab mind and severing ties with tradition, captivated by Western modernity. On the other hand, others have clung to Arab heritage, attempting to revive it and employ it in their intellectual and literary works. Amidst this intellectual conflict that dominated the field of contemporary Arab criticism, reality is experiencing a genuine crisis, manifested in the loss of the distinctiveness and intellectual identity of criticism. This was a result of the influx of Western cultural terms into Arab culture through the process of acculturation. However, this transition had a negative impact on the practice of criticism, as these imported terms carried significant conceptual baggage at all levels. Moreover, these imported terms remained in a state of flux and the Arab criticism continued to struggle between the absence of a unified terminological formula and the translation or adaptation of these terms from Western studies. This has had a negative effect on the effectiveness of procedural terminology and its active role in unifying and facilitating the circulation of information. What is the significance of terminology in the Arab critical arena? And how can it be regulated and unified? In this research paper, we will attempt, God willing, to examine the reality of Arab critical terminology and its challenges through the following elements: 1. The nature of critical terminology and its challenges. 2. The mechanisms used in formulating critical terminology. 3. The experiences of some Arab critics in the field of critical terminology. 4. Proposed solutions to address the problematic nature of critical terminology.

Fashion Aesthetics in Contemporary Arab Sculpture

The art of sculpture in the Arab world formed a solid foundation in the field of art through the various sculptural products presented by Arab sculptors in employing art through which they contributed to the reflection of the cultural heritage due to the forms, symbols, images, forms of clothing and their external formal influences that were included in their works, which reflected the aesthetics of fashion in Arab sculpture. Contemporary, which necessitated highlighting the knowledge of its aspects from the cognitive, social, artistic and cultural aspects, and the connotations expressed by the Arab sculptor in dress, and to know the cultural value and employ it in the sculptural work, through which it is possible to differentiate between one country and another in terms of culture, traditions, and knowledge of the segments of society that were the basis for the variation in people's daily lives. The current research includes four chapters, the first chapter of which includes the research problem, which becomes clear through the following question: What are the aesthetic values ​​achieved by fashion in contemporary Arab sculptural work, as well as the importance of research and the need for it, which lies in the fact that it represents a reflection of the aspects of traditional Arab life. The current research aims to identify the aesthetics of fashion in contemporary Arab sculpture. The research is limited spatially to sculptural works in the Arab world, temporally from 1950 to 2020, and objectively by studying sculptural works that reflect the aesthetics of contemporary Arab fashion.

Pemilu Adil dan Bermartabat: Suatu Tinjauan Sistem Hukum Lawrence M. Friedman

The effectiveness of regulations regarding elections that are able to provide fair and appropriate sanctions in any election violations that have been committed based on the applicable legal system can determine the success of organizing transparent and accountable elections. Lawrence M. Friedman explains the elements of the legal system consist of legal structure, legal substance, and legal culture. This research is a normative legal research that uses a conceptual research approach using primary legal materials, secondary legal materials, and non-legal materials. The result of this research is that the legal structure related to general elections still has obstacles related to the efforts to process the handling of alleged election criminal violations. In terms of legal substance, Law Number 7 Year 2017 needs to explain in more detail about election crimes and the qualifications of actions taken are offenses or crimes. As well as in terms of legal culture, both election organizers, election participants and the public as voters have not fully realized the nature or purpose of general elections. So that law enforcement in general elections based on Law Number 17 of 2017 concerning General Elections has not been effective based on a review of the legal system according to Lawrence M. Friedman.

Establishing an AML Ex Vivo Platform to Generate Physiologically Relevant Models

Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) comprises a highly polyclonal and heterogeneous disease containing leukemic stem cells, progenitors, and differentiated blasts. Despite advances in treatment, the long-term relapse-free survival for AML remains poor. Due to complex mutational profiles and highly divergent subtypes in AML, the use of physiologically relevant, patient-derived models is needed. Traditional cell line models of AML almost exclusively represent differentiated blasts, are homogenous in clonality, and often do not encompass major genetic subtypes. To address these gaps, we have established a culture system that supports the growth of higher-order AML samples ex vivo. By optimizing culture conditions, we successfully cultivated 70% (10/14) of AML disseminated PDX models ex vivo and demonstrated they continue to proliferate after long term cultures. We established a 16-color flow panel to characterize their cell maturity state and show they maintain cell surface heterogeneity. Importantly, these models have not ‘drifted’ transcriptomically after multiple passages. Our platform includes 2 NPM1c mutant and 3 IDH1/2 mutant ex vivo lines, in addition to other subtypes underrepresented in traditional culture methods. Furthermore, we treated AML PDXs in vivo with a clinically-relevant dose of venetoclax + azacytidine (Ven/AZA) for 2 cycles (14 days) and then evaluated post-VEN/AZA cells in our ex vivo assay. Growing these models ex vivo, we show using our flow panel that Ven/AZA treatment shifts the differentiation status from a stem-like state to a more mature-like cell state which is consistent with literature evidence of treatment resistance. Additionally, a second PDX model treated with three cycles of Ven/AZA in vivo and harvested in ex vivo culture conditions maintained both Ven and AZA resistance. Interestingly, compared with the vehicle treatment, Ven/AZA treatment caused resistance to other cell death agents including selective MCL1 and dual Bcl2/xL inhibitors. Lastly, we performed a 7-day cell compound panel screen using common standard of care agents for the treatment of AML. Many of the targeted agent activity correlated with expected genetic subtypes, such as FLT3 inhibitors in FLT3-ITD mutants and venetoclax in WT TP53 models. This established ex vivo platform provides physiologically relevant models to explore novel target biology, better understand compound mechanism of action (MoA), and generate drug resistant models through in vivo driven clinically relevant dose scheduling using standard of care agents.

Fine Tuning Bispecific Activity in CLL: Harmonizing a CD19/20-T Cell Bispecific with a CD28 or 4-1BBL Costimulatory Bispecific

Introduction: T cell bispecific antibodies (TCBs), such as blinatumomab, mosunetuzumab or glofitamab, redirect T cells toward cancer cells and rely on endogenous T cell activation and proliferation (Boissel et al., Nature 2023). Physiological T cell activation not only requires signal 1 provided by TCR engagement but also a signal 2 delivered by positive costimulatory molecules. Like a first-generation CAR-T, TCBs only provide signal 1 through CD3 engagement. Hence, TCB-mediated T-cell activation depends on the expression profile of inhibitory and costimulatory checkpoint molecules expressed by tumor cells (Marcinek et al., Cancer Immunology 2023). As tumor cells often lack expression of positive co-stimulatory ligands like CD80, CD86 and 4-1BBL, we hypothesized that the combination of target-antigen specific TCBs with a co-stimulatory agonistic bispecific can increase TCB efficacy by promoting T cell activity and persistence. Methods: We first evaluated the expression level of CD80, CD86 and 4-1BBL on CD19 positive, primary CLL (pCLL) cells by multi parameter flow cytometry (MPFC, n = 6). Next, we co-cultured healthy donor T cells with pCLL cells at a ratio of 1:1 and 1:5 for 6 days in the presence of a CD19- or CD20-TCB in conjunction with a co-stimulatory CD19 directed bispecific providing either CD28 or 4-1BB co-stimulation. T-cell proliferation and cytotoxicity against pCLL cells were analysed by MPFC at day 3 and day 6. Cytokine secretion (IFNγ, IL-2, TNFα) was assessed by cytokine bead array. To further dissect the impact of positive co-stimulation in counteracting evolving TCB-mediated T cell exhaustion, an in vitro model system was used. For this, healthy donor T cells were co-cultured with the lymphoma cell line OCI-Ly1 and continuously stimulated with a CD20 directed TCB over 28 days. The exhausted T cells from different time points were co-cultured with pCLL cells and stimulated with CD19 directed costimulatory bispecifics (CD19-CD28 or CD19-4-1BBL) for the assessment of T-cell fitness. Results: The phenotype profile of pCLL cells showed only dim expression of various positive costimulatory molecules (CD80: 0.5 %, CD86: 14.4 %, 4-1BBL: 9.7 %). Looking at the impact of positive costimulatory bispecifics in short term cultures with healthy donor T cells and pCLL cells, a significant increase in CD19 and CD20-TCB-mediated cytotoxicity was observed through the addition of CD19-CD28 and CD19-4-1BBL bispecific (CD19-TCB vs CD19-TCB + CD19-CD28: 29.9 % vs 56.1 %, p = 0.0014, CD20-TCB vs CD20-TCB + CD19-CD28: 30.2 % vs 64.8 %, p = 0.0112, CD20-TCB vs CD20-TCB + CD19-4-1BBL: 30.2 % to 50.4 %). In line with these findings, T-cell proliferation increased significantly through the addition of the costimulatory bispecifics (CD19-TCB vs CD19-TCB + CD19-CD28: 12.1 % vs 50.0 %, p = 0.0009; CD20-TCB vs CD20-TCB + CD19-CD28: 24.7 % vs 51.8 %, day 3, E:T = 1:1; CD19-TCB vs CD19-TCB + 4-1BBL: 30.5 % vs 63.2 %, p = 0.0048, day 6, E:T = 1:5). Interestingly, the secretion of IFNy, IL-2 and TNFα was mainly increased through the addition of the CD19-CD28 bispecific (IFNy: 141.6 vs 3151.9 pg/mL, IL-2: 21.5 vs 2311.1 pg/mL, TNFα: 60.8 vs 1945.0 pg/mL, n = 4). Importantly, exhausted T cells exposed to CD20-TCB for 28 days in our long-term culture were characterized as dysfunctional showing i.e. an increased expression of exhaustion markers (LAG3 +PD1 +Tim3 + 37.4 % to 70.4 %, day 3 vs day 28) and a reduced cytokine secretion ability (IFNγ: 7949.9 to 693.5 pg/mL, day 3 vs day 24). T cell fitness could be reinvigorated in follow up short term assays through the addition of both CD19 directed costimulatory bispecifics. Specifically, exhausted T cells stimulated with CD20-TCB and CD19-CD28 or CD19-4-1BBL showed a significant increase in TCB-mediated cytotoxicity against primary pCLL cells (CD20-TCB vs CD19-CD28: 15.5 % to 37.7 %, p = 0.0109, CD20-TCB vs CD19-4-1BBL: 15.5 % to 32.9 %, n = 3). Conclusion: In conclusion, our data demonstrates the impact of positive co-stimulation on TCB-mediated T cell function. Costimulatory bispecifics provide co-stimulation to T cells in cases of missing expression of costimulatory molecules on tumor cells as well as improving function of exhausted T cells. Clinical trials will be needed to assess the impact of combinatorial strategies to improve T-cell efficacy and to overcome resistance.

The Indigenous Peoples In ASEAN: Critical Analysis On Development Aggression

Indigenous peoples (IPs) constantly face challenges in terms of culture, land and human rights. The IPs are often the subjects of government and private corporations' resource extraction and development initiatives in their ancestral domains and territories, hence, development aggression. This paper aims to have a critical analysis of the existing development aggression experienced by the IPs within the ten (10) member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The researchers contend that ASEAN and its member-states lack robust actions and efficiency in addressing development aggression. Employing a qualitative-descriptive approach, this study utilized the Key Informant Interview (KII) as the primary data, along with document review for secondary sources. This study argues that the development aggression continues to persist among the ASEAN member states as the majority of member states failed to recognize IPs, resulting in continued infringement of their rights. Moreover, the COVID-19 measures was utilized against IP communities and the constant advancement of extractive industries. Furthermore, it has been proven that both National policies and regional mechanisms confront considerable difficulties and need more legal frameworks in dealing with development aggression. The ASEAN member-states are not fully implementing customary rules and other international standards established by organizations such as the UN and the ILO. This study found that there are five (5) policies which may help protecting the IPs against development aggression. The development of Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRMs) within the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) specific for IPs and the inclusion of indigenous communities in income- generating projects developed in their ancestral lands and resources is the main one.

The impact of an innovators group on the development of a culture of innovation in the use of educational technologies

Realising the full potential for educational technologies to improve the student experience is a challenge for higher education institutions. Although academic resistance is often blamed for poor dissemination of teaching technologies, recent literature has more satisfactorily framed the issue in terms of intransigent organisational culture. Features of higher education organisational culture that are conducive to innovation include senior executive support, freedom to experiment and permission to fail and interdisciplinary and cross-institutional engagement. One approach to changing organisational culture is to establish new organisational structures embodying positive traits. This study qualitatively evaluated a technology in teaching innovators group established in 2018 in a science, health and engineering faculty of an Australian university; it provides evidence that the group improved the culture of teaching technology innovation by creating a safe space for innovation, which members then disseminated into their departmental communities. The study also found that the group created a forum for teaching technology innovators to engage with stakeholders in the university’s learning and teaching and information and communication technology units, leading to improved outcomes for the university’s learning environment. Implications for practice or policy Teaching technology dissemination in higher education can be enhanced through a community of practice model. Higher education learning technology environments can be improved through an innovators group leading to greater cross-institutional collaboration. Educational technology staff may be able to overcome academic resistance to strategic projects by pursuing a community of practice approach.

Loyalty Is Reviewed From Competency, Organizational Culture, Work Environment And Rewards: Study On Working Occupational Therapists At A Hospital In The Surakarta Region

Loyalty in Terms of Competencies, Organizational Culture, Work Environment, and Rewards (Study of Hospital Occupational Therapists in the Surakarta). This study aims to determine and explain the effects of Competencies, Organizational Culture, Work Environment, and Rewards on Hospital Occupational Therapists in Surakarta. The population is all Occupational Therapists who work in Hospitals in Surakarta, the number of which is 37. The sampling technique uses the census method with a total sample of 37 respondents. Data collection using a questionnaire. Data analysis technique used statistical analysis, namely multiple linear regression test, F test, t test, and the coefficient of determination. The results of the study show that competence, organizational culture, work environment, and rewards have a positive and significant effect on the loyalty of hospital occupational therapists in the Surakarta area. This means that the higher the level of competence, organizational culture, work environment and rewards, the higher the employee loyalty, conversely the lower the level of competence, the lower employee loyalty can be. Competency, Organizational Culture, Work Environment and Rewards variables contributed to Loyalty by 57.1% while the remaining 43.9% was explained by other variables not proposed in this study. Suggestions from this research, Hospitals need to selectively provide improvement programs competence, rewards, and opportunities to practice Occupational Therapy by applying Organizational Culture at work in a conducive work environment.

The Perplexing Bilateral Relations between Two Koreas: Finding Peace in Korean Reunification Through Critical Theory's Perspective

Despite being formerly homogeneous in terms of history, culture, language, and nation, the separation of the Korean people has led to significant contrasts in political, economic, and cultural aspects between South Korea and North Korea. Conflict resulting from these differences eventually leads to war. However, since World War II, the two Koreas have been seeking reunification in three different ways: "reunification through war," "reunification through revolution," and "peaceful reunification." These Three Concepts of Korean Reunification was driven by the distortion of the term peace. This research employed a case study method to analyze a specific historical event to gain a comprehensive understanding of peace related to the three different concepts of Korean Reunification. Peace is essential for the realization of the reunification of separated nations. The Korean reunification program is affected by the research finding that given their common ethnicity, culture, familial ties, economic complementarity, international diplomacy, humanitarian concerns, and nuclear disarmament, the reunification process between North and South Korea has the possibility for peaceful reconciliation. However, a distorted understanding of peace has created challenges in Korea Reunificationwhere peace was built on mutual distrust and fear, making achieving a positive and sustainable peace exceedingly difficult, and meaningful reunification has yet to occur.

Życie i twórczość Józefa Łukaszewicza w świetle artykułów wspomnieniowych prasy XIX-wiecznej

The article focuses on Józef Łukaszewicz (1799-1873), a historian, director of the Raczyński Library, librarian, publisher, editor, and founder of Tygodnik Literacki, Przyjaciel Ludu and Orędownik Naukowy. Author of monographs on the history of cities in terms of material culture, history of Catholicism and the Reformation in Poland in the 17th century, as well as on the history of education. The review of 19th-century press included in the article is a selection from the published texts after Łukaszewicz’s death, summarizing the life and legacy of this distinguished scholar, an outstanding figure who made a lasting mark on the history of the Raczyński Library, the history of the city of Poznań and the region of Wielkopolska.

Women Empowerment: Identity of Women in Ancient India and Modern Indian Globalized Society

India's history and culture have earned itself a unique place on the global orb. In the world's top ten, our nation excels in terms of culture, politics, economy, military might, and other areas. Even if there were attempts to ameliorate these circumstances in the nation following independence, these measures have been more intense recently. Given that women comprise 50% of the population, they should be given ample deliberation. Consequently, to empower the human resources of the society, efforts are being initiated to strengthen, empower, and develop their innate qualities. Dr. Ambedkar had once stated that understanding a society's women's status is crucial to understanding its advancement. Just how robust can a civilization get? The idea of women's empowerment has gained traction in recent years and is now a hotly debated subject in today's culture. Women have historically been disadvantaged and mistreated in countries like India, thus empowering them is now essential to societal advancement. Globalization has brought about a paradigm shift in the Indian women's identity, presenting them with new opportunities as well as challenges in the contemporary world. Women in ancient India had a distinct identity that was moulded by cultural customs, religious beliefs, and social conventions. The purpose of this paper is to examine women's identities in Ancient India and Globalised Modern Indian scenario, with emphatic emphasis on their rights, roles, and difficulties. Patriarchal core value is the persistent perception of women as second-class citizens.