Function Theory Research Articles

Are self-conscious emotions about the self? Testing competing theories of shame and guilt across two disparate cultures.

The emotions of guilt and shame play major roles in forgiveness, social exclusion, face-saving ploys, suicide, and honor killings. Understanding these emotions is thus of vital importance. The outputs of guilt and shame are already well understood: Guilt motivates amends; shame motivates evasion. However, the elicitors and functions of these emotions are disputed. According to attributional theory, guilt and shame are intrapersonal emotions elicited when negative outcomes are attributed to controllable/unstable (guilt) or uncontrollable/stable (shame) aspects of the self. By contrast, functionalist theory claims that guilt and shame are interpersonal emotions for minimizing the imposition of harm on valued others (guilt) and the cost of reputational damage on the self (shame). Although there is confirmatory evidence consistent with both theories, evidence ostensibly supporting one theory has been argued to actually support the other. To solve this problem of data interpretation, here we report contrastive critical tests of the two theories performed on online participant pools in the United States and India in 2021 (N = 853). Results in both countries support functionalist theory over attributional theory, suggesting that the intrapersonal effects reported in the emotion literature are tributary or incidental to the interpersonal functions of guilt and shame. Functionalist theory presents a promising framework for understanding the interpersonal and intrapersonal aspects of guilt, shame, and other self-conscious emotions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Green's function embedding using sum-over-pole representations

In Green's function theory, the total energy of an interacting many-electron system can be expressed in a variational form using the Klein or Luttinger-Ward functionals. Green's function theory also naturally addresses the case where the interacting system is embedded into a bath. The latter can then act as a dynamical (i.e., frequency-dependent) potential, providing a more general framework than that of conventional static external potentials. Notably, the Klein functional includes a term of the form Trωln{G0−1G}, where Trω is the integration in frequency of the trace operator. Here, we show that using a sum-over-poles representation for the Green's functions and the algorithmic-inversion method one can obtain, in full generality, an explicit analytical expression for Trωln{G0−1G}. Further, this allows us (1) to recover an explicit expression for the random phase approximation correlation energy in the framework of the optimized effective potential and (2) to derive a variational expression for the Klein functional valid in the presence of an embedding bath. Published by the American Physical Society 2024

Malinowski in njegov formativni prispevek k ameriški folkloristiki

Bronisław Malinowski (1884-1942) was a foundational force in the development of functionalist theory in the discipline of anthropology. Based on intensive fieldwork in the Trobriand Islands, his pragmatic theory stimulated much discussion and debate in anthropological circles. Lesser known, however, is the influence that Malinowski had on the development of modern performance studies in the United States among folklore scholars. This research note focuses on Malinowski’s writings concerning the language of myth and magic, since these were the aspects of his work that appealed most to American scholars of performance in the 1970s.

The Relevance of Tselane le Dimo Folktale in the Life of the Current Generation

Before the origin of writing, oral literature was used by many African families to pass down values and impart knowledge and good morals from one generation to the other and to pass knowledge from one generation to the other. However, modern families hardly see value in narrating these folktales to their children as they claim that they have no time to narrate stories. This paper aimed to demonstrate the relevance and significance of Tselane le Dimo folktale in the current space and time. The study was guided by a functionalism theory which postulates that society is more than the sum of its parts; rather, each aspect of it works for the stability of the whole. The study is descriptive, and a qualitative approach was employed. Content analysis methods and secondary sources in the form of books and articles were used as data collection methods. The findings of this paper indicated that narrating folktales is still necessary and Tselane le Dimo folktale is still relevant in the current space and time, to the younger generation. This paper concluded that modern African families should get back to their roots and narrate stories to their children to impart knowledge, values, and morals to them. Keywords: Folktale, Modern families, Morals, Oral literature, Values

Film Representation of Igbo Cultural Widowhood Practices in Anambra State. An Audience Analysis of a Nollywood Movie: Glory of a Widow

This study examines the representation of Igbo cultural widowhood practices in Anambra State through the lens of the Nollywood film "Glory of a Widow". Employing structural functionalist theory and feminist film theory, this qualitative research utilized focus group discussions to gather data from audiences. Findings reveal that Igbo cultural practices surrounding widowhood continue to be prevalent in contemporary society, perpetuating gender inequality and discrimination. The study identifies the need for amendments of existing laws and policies to protect the rights of widows. The film's portrayal of these practices sparks crucial conversations about cultural preservation, gender justice, and the role of the media in shaping societal attitudes. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex intersections between culture, gender, and media representation in Igbo society, highlighting the potential for film to inspire social change and promote gender equality.

Theoretical Study of Magnetization and Electrical Conductivity of Ion‐Doped KBiFe2O5 Nanoparticles

The electrical conductivity σ and magnetization M of (KBFO) nanoparticles (NPs) are systematically examined using a microscopic model and Green's function theory. KBFO is characterized by a narrow bandgap and relatively weak electrical conductivity σ, which presents a problem in carrier transportation and collection. Therefore, ways to enhance σ are found. The first is reducing the NP size. The second one is doping at the Fe and Bi sites with different ions which cause a compressive strain, that is, their ionic radius is smaller than that of the host ion. It is shown that doping with Al at the Fe site as well as with Ru or La ions at the Bi site leads to enhancing the electrical conductivity σ. The magnetization M increases with increasing concentration of all dopants.

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Turismo espacial e a regulação dos limites do espaço: discutindo as teorias funcionalista e espacialista

This study aims to discuss the application of functionalist and spatialist theories in the delimitation of space within the context of the private exploitation of space tourism. From a methodological point of view, the research is a literature review, based on the main authors in the field, and a documentary analysis, which relies on international documents, international treaties, and national legislation. The work is divided into three chapters: the first focuses on problematizing the boundaries between airspace and outer space; the second looks at functionalist theory; and the third is dedicated to spatialist theory.

Electronic Couplings and Conversion Dynamics between Localized and Charge Transfer Excitations from Many-Body Green's Functions Theory.

We investigate the determination of electronic coupling between localized excitations (LEs) and charge-transfer (CT) excitations based on many-body Green's functions theory in the GW approximation with the Bethe-Salpeter equation (GW-BSE). Using a small molecule dimer system, we first study the influence of different diabatization methods, as well as different model choices within GW-BSE, such as the self-energy models or different levels of self-consistency, and find that these choices affect the LE-CT couplings only minimally. We then consider a large-scale low-donor morphology formed from rubrene and fullerene and evaluate the LE-CT couplings based on coupled GW-BSE-molecular mechanics calculations. For these disordered systems of bulky molecules, we observe differences in the couplings based on the Edmiston-Ruedenberg diabatization compared to the more approximate Generalize Mulliken-Hush and fragment charge difference diabatization formalisms. In a kinetic model for the conversion between LE and CT states, these differences affect the details of state populations in an intermediate time scale but not the final populations.

Characterization of continuous homomorphisms on entire slice monogenic functions

Abstract This paper is inspired by a class of infinite order differential operators arising in quantum mechanics. They turned out to be an important tool in the investigation of evolution of superoscillations with respect to quantum fields equations. Infinite order differential operators act naturally on spaces of holomorphic functions or on hyperfunctions. Recently, infinite order differential operators have been considered and characterized on the spaces of entire monogenic functions, i.e. functions that are in the kernel of the Dirac operators. The focus of this paper is the characterization of infinite order differential operators that act continuously on a different class of hyperholomorphic functions, called slice hyperholomorphic functions with values in a Clifford algebra or also slice monogenic functions. This function theory has a very reach associated spectral theory and both the function theory and the operator theory in this setting are subjected to intensive investigations. Here we introduce the concept of proximate order and establish some fundamental properties of entire slice monogenic functions that are crucial for the characterization of infinite order differential operators acting on entire slice monogenic functions.

Navigating the Transition Tightrope: Challenges Posed by African Union Mission in Somalia Transition on Kenya’s National Security

This study examined Kenya's national security threats resulting from the withdrawal of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). This was in light of previous Peace Support Operation Transitions (PSO) in Iraq and Afghanistan, where regional instability resulted from troop withdrawals. Therefore, it analysed the impact of PSO experiences on national security, aiming to identify potential threats to the national security of Troop-Contributing Countries (TCC) resulting from PSO involvement. The study was a descriptive survey design, and it adopted a mixed-methods approach. The sample size for the study was 400 respondents and 49 key informants. The survey was informed by functionalist theory and strategic theory. Kenyan border counties are predisposed to the security effects of the KDF transition from AMISOM. The study's findings indicated a complex security landscape; that is, weak Somali security forces, insufficient funding for the transition, a short time frame, and the likelihood of a resurgent Al-Shabaab all present significant threats to Kenya's national security. These issues are exacerbated by increased border security problems, such as smuggling and unresolved territorial conflicts. However, the studies indicated that Kenya could mitigate these risks. Influencing the Security Transition Plan (STP) to prioritise strong border security measures can strengthen Kenya's defences. Strengthening the Jubaland buffer zone and helping Somalia's disarmament, demobilisation, and reintegration (DDR) initiatives can help weaken terrorist organisations. Furthermore, efforts in Kenya's border counties' socioeconomic development can reduce the attraction to extreme ideas. Implementing comprehensive border security measures provides an additional avenue for improving overall security. According to the analysis, AMISOM's transition represents a complicated security tightrope walk for Kenya. To counteract the problem, Kenya must address the highlighted dangers while capitalising on existing opportunities. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) indicated an F statistic of 139.893 and a p value of 0.000<0.05, implying that the transition of the Kenyan contingent in the African Union mission in Somalia significantly predicts Kenya’s national security. The regression weights model showed that the transition of the Kenyan contingent in the African Union mission in Somalia had a negative and significant influence on Kenya’s national security (β = -0.368, P =.000<.05). Recommendations include actively shaping the STP, strengthening the Jubaland buffer zone, and stationing enough security personnel along the border. Promoting bilateral and multilateral engagement with Somalia is critical for resolving lingering concerns and maintaining regional stability. By taking these steps, Kenya can protect its national security throughout AMISOM's handover.

Formal Green's function theory in non-Hermitian lattice systems

Formal Green's function theory in non-Hermitian lattice systems

MODERN APPROACHES TO CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS

The article examines the essence and features of conflicts. Conflicts should be understood as a complex phenomenon that can be caused by various circumstances, contradictions between two or more parties, and is accompanied by mutual actions or disagreements and can have various consequences. The main features of conflict are given, which include: contradiction, mutual disagreement, interaction, tension, desire for influence and the need for a solution. The existing conflict theories were studied, in particular within the framework of systems theory (conflicts arise as a result of disagreements and imbalances in systems, in particular social, political and economic), functionalist theory (conflicts are considered as a normal and necessary part of social life) and social-psychological theory (conflicts arise as a result of disagreements interests (individual, group and intergroup). The main advantages and disadvantages of the considered theories are given. With the development of the theory of conflicts, their essence and meaning were rethought and considered from different points of view. It should be noted that until the 20th century, conflict was considered as an exclusively negative phenomenon, however , after the 20th century, views on its essence have changed, and it is considered from the point of view of positive content, which contributes not only to problems in the activities of organizations, but also to their development. Conflicts between guests and employees result in the form of various complaints, which are divided into the following categories: complaints about service, complaints about cleanliness and hygiene, complaints about technical problems, complaints about the quality of food in the establishment, complaints about accommodation and comfort, etc. The article lists the main conflict generators by manifestation and behavior (negative attitude, condescending attitude, boastful attitude, mentoring relationships, dishonesty and insincerity, ethical violations, regressive behavior) and by the field of manifestation (social, economic, political, cultural, psychological). The article describes the peculiarities of conflict management in the hotel and restaurant business, which are caused by a large number of interested parties, emotional tension, a variety of cultures and communications, and the presence of guests.

Theoretical Study of the Magnetic and Optical Properties of Ion-Doped LiMPO4 (M = Fe, Ni, Co, Mn).

Using a microscopic model and Green's function theory, we calculated the magnetization and band-gap energy in ion-doped LiMPO4 (LMPO), where M = Fe, Ni, Co, Mn. Ion doping, such as with Nb, Ti, or Al ions at the Li site, induces weak ferromagnetism in LiFePO4. Substituting Li with ions of a smaller radius, such as Nb, Ti, or Al, creates compressive strain, resulting in increased exchange interaction constants and a decreased band-gap energy, Eg, in the doped material. Notably, Nb ion doping at the Fe site leads to a more pronounced decrease in Eg compared to doping at the Li site, potentially enhancing conductivity. Similar trends in Eg reduction are observed across other LMPO4 compounds. Conversely, substituting ions with a larger ionic radius than Fe, such as Zn and Cd, causes an increase in Eg.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CLITIC PRONOUN 'ME' IN PERSONAL LETTERS FROM TWO NORTHEASTERN REGIONS

This paper describes the syntactic-discursive behavior of the pronoun me in two epistolary materials from two different regions of Northeastern Brazil: Sertão of Pernambuco and Recôncavo in Bahia. Theoretically, this article is based on the Functionalism theories in linguistics, namely: Hopper and Thompson (1980), Neves (2012), Fuzer and Cabral (2014), and Halliday and Matthiessen (2014). It is also supported by the Valence Theory Grammar, which is approached according to: Neves (2000), Welker (2005), Perini (2007), and Rodrigues (2007). As part of its research methodology, the following steps were carried out: the selection of the contexts in which the phenomenon appears in the corpora, the collection of the socio-historical data regarding the missivists', the grammatical classification of the pronoun me, and the analysis of the verbal valence, accordingly with the assumptions of Functionalism. As a result of the analysis of the functionalities of the clitic me, it was observed that traditional grammars and descriptive grammars do not cover the particularities of the ethical dative pronoun, as they do not mention its capacity to be a discursive particle, a zero-switchable element in the sentence structure, not an actant, but in the communicative context it positions the writer and it can be associated with matters of morality and affection.

Function theory off the complexified unit circle: Fréchet space structure and automorphisms

Motivated by recent work on strict deformation quantization of the unit disk and the Riemann sphere, we study the Fréchet space structure of the set of holomorphic functions on the complement \(\Omega:=\{(z,w)\in \hat{\mathbb{C}}^2\colon z\cdot w\not=1\}\) of the complexified unit circle \(\{(z,w) \in \hat{\mathbb{C}}^2 \colon z\cdot w=1\}\). We also characterize the subgroup of all biholomorphic automorphisms of \(\Omega\) which leave the canonical Laplacian on \(\Omega\) invariant.

Pengguron as an Educational Center in Cirebon-Indonesia in the 15-16 Centuries

This study tries to trace the background of the appearance of Pengguron Sunan Gunung Jati and Pengguron Sunan Gunung Jati's characteristics, Pengguron Sunan Gunung Jati's role in education and social policy in the lives of Muslims in the 15-16 century and the status of the sufi order (thariqat) of both Satariyah and Muhammadiyah in Pengguron Sunan Gunung Jati. This research uses the functionalism theory as outlined by Bronislow Malinowski, the theory of the politics of power of Machiavelli outlined in The Prince and the Discourses, and the theory of thariqat as deeply elaborated in the texts of both Ratu Raja Fatimah based and the Muhammadiyah based Syathariyah. The study is conducted through historical methods consisting of five steps (determining the research topic, heuristics, source criticism, the interpretation and historiography). Research findings show the background of the establishment of Pengguron of Sunan Gunung Jati, the Pengguron of Sunan Gunung Jati’s peculiar characteristics as the early form of Islamic education institution in the archipelago, the roles of Pengguron of Sunan Gunung Jati in the 15-16 M century of Islamic propagation both in Cirebon or its surrounding areas, and the positions of the so-called Rama masters in relation to the sufi orders practiced in the Pengguran of Sunan Gunung Jati.

Structure and Functions of Student Councils in Secondary Schools in Kericho County, Kenya

In Kenyan secondary schools, student conflicts pose significant challenges in the 21st century. This study aimed to evaluate the structure and functions of student councils in secondary schools in Kericho County, Kenya, based on the functionalism theory. The evaluation research design was employed, targeting students, teachers, and school principals, school boards of management, County director of education, and sub-county directors of education in Kericho County. A combination of probability and non-probability sampling techniques was used to select 568 respondents, including 384 students, 120 teachers, and various school administrators. Data was collected through questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, presenting frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Qualitative data was analyzed through data coding and narrative analysis, presented using graphs, charts, and tables. Results showed that 81% of respondents indicated the student council was elected by students, although the administration had significant input. Only 16% agreed that there was no administration interference in the council formation process. Most student councils (47%) comprised 21-40 prefects, with only a few (10%) having 1-20 students. Regarding effectiveness, 68% of respondents were comfortable with the council's performance, while 20% believed it was too large to be effective, and 12% considered it too small. In conclusion, the student council structure allows for effective discipline management and conflict resolution. However, the administration's influence in council formation affects its perceived efficacy, leading to student perception of loyalty to the administration. The study recommends government intervention to limit administrative interference in student council formation, fostering true democratic processes in school governance.

The Operators Model of Psychoanalytic Clinical Reasoning.

In this paper, the authors develop a model of psychoanalytic clinical reasoning as the inferential process by which analytic therapists are able to arrive at an understanding of the clinical material. Starting from Bion's theory of functions, the authors propose that a "function" can be thought of as a condition-action sequence that analytic therapists implicitly use to respond to certain configurations of elements in the material by executing conceptual or reflective operations. To investigate the main families of functions that are used by analytic therapists in everyday practice, the authors used an interpersonal process recall procedure based on supervision sessions from a theoretically heterogeneous group of participants. A consensual procedure was developed to identify operations, spell out the underlying functions, and group functions into families. Twelve families of functions were identified that appear to be used by analytic therapists regardless of their schools of thought. The authors call them the "operators" of psychoanalytic clinical reasoning. According to the operators model, the process of psychoanalytic clinical reasoning consists in the chaining together of operations using functions from different families. A specific collection of "clinical reasoning styles" seems to be interwoven in this process. Different avenues open up for research, clinical practice, and training.

UNDERSTANDING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE LENS OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES

This research investigates the relationship between educational leadership and anthropological theories to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics involved in educational leadership practices. Through an interdisciplinary approach, this study aims to bridge the gap between traditional leadership studies and anthropological perspectives on culture, social structure, and meaning in the context of education. The research method involves analysing literature related to educational leadership theories and functionalism theory in anthropology. The results of this research indicate that an anthropological approach can help enrich understanding of educational leadership practices, particularly in terms of managing cultural diversity, analysing conflict in educational systems, and understanding the symbols of power in social interactions within educational environments. This research contributes to the literature on educational leadership by highlighting the importance of considering anthropological dimensions in the development of educational leadership theories and practices. The implications of this research also open up avenues for further research on the relationship between anthropology and educational leadership to enrich our understanding of dynamics within educational systems.