Unique Identity Research Articles

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This study aims to analyze the key positioning elements in city image design and their impact on the recognizability of cities. As a core component of a city's identity, the city image plays a vital role in the competitive landscape of modern urban centers. This research investigates how design elements that embody the cultural, historical, and functional characteristics of a city foster differentiation, and how such differentiation enhances the city's competitiveness.To achieve this, New York, Hong Kong, and Seoul are selected as case studies. Through a combination of literature review, element extraction, and case analysis, the study examines the theoretical relationship between design elements and urban recognizability. Ultimately, the research seeks to propose strategic approaches to city image design that effectively convey a city's unique identity and bolster its competitive standing.

Developing a Framework for Edible Flower Conservation in the Mekong Region

The rich cultural heritage and plant food diversity of the Mekong region face formidable challenges brought about by the negative effects of modernization and by environmental shifts. Among these plant foods, edible flowers are well rooted in rituals and traditions of the region’s local communities. Unfortunately, industrial-scale food cultivation practices pose threats to the edible flowers and the traditions in which these are entwined, such as the local culinary, slow food, and cultural practices. Researchers from Thailand, China, Myanmar, Lao PDR, and Vietnam collaborated to explore ways in which they could gather information on and craft conservation strategies for edible flowers. The team was able to identify the importance of edible flowers and proposed multifaceted strategies and actions to protect edible flowers. Fostering research collaboration, the framework developed could generate vital insights into long-term industrial development, such as value-adding applications. Global partnerships and effective policy dissemination were also found to be essential to protect edible flower diversity. The framework’s comprehensive approach, centered on community engagement, aims to balance cultural heritage preservation with environmental sustainability, ultimately safeguarding Mekong’s unique botanical and cultural identity.

Learning From Examples: Global Cultural Industry Research Report on Inheritance and Innovation of Intangible Cultural Heritage Skills in Jingdezhen

As a vital component of China’s traditional culture and craftsmanship, Jingdezhen ceramics are encountering both significant opportunities and challenges in the face of globalization and industrialization. The question of how to ensure the inheritance and innovation of Jingdezhen ceramics has emerged as a key issue in global cultural industry research. In this context, this study aims to analyze the opportunities and challenges confronting China’s traditional intangible cultural heritage and explore how these heritage techniques can address the current dilemmas. The goal is to provide insights and examples for the preservation of intangible cultural heritage worldwide. Furthermore, the significance of this study lies in the fact that culture, as a fundamental aspect of human societal development, carries a unique and profound spiritual identity. This identity helps shape the thoughts of a nation or country and serves as a marker of collective identity. Therefore, preserving cultural heritage is crucial for maintaining historical continuity, fostering cultural confidence, safeguarding cultural diversity, and passing on the spiritual wealth of humanity. Through a combination of literature review and field investigation, this study reveals that while the transmission of intangible cultural heritage skills in Jingdezhen faces substantial challenges, the virtuous cycle created by the integration of culture and industry offers promising potential for both the preservation and innovation of these traditions.

DIALECTAL BASE OF THE REGIONAL COMPONENT OF COLLOQUIAL LEXICON IN THE CITY OF IZHEVSK

The article focuses on description of the dialectal component of the lexical composition of urban speech (primarily colloquial language) in the city of Izhevsk. The sources of material for the study include scientific works on urban speech in Izhevsk, texts of journalistic nature, as well as the author's personal observations. The study conducts a comparison of the vocabulary of the colloquial language of the city of Izhevsk with the lexicon of Russian dialects in Udmurtia based on modern lexicographic and corpus sources. A total of 103 words of dialectal origin were analyzed, most of which are noted in the Russian dialects of Udmurtia, while a significant portion of the remaining words are found in the dialects of neighboring regions: Kirov Oblast and Perm Krai. These results allow for the conclusion that despite the heterogeneous composition of the residents of Izhevsk, formed as a result of several waves of settlement by newcomers from other regions, the dialectal basis of their speech remains the local dialects - the dialects of the interfluve of the Vyatka and Kama rivers. The absence of certain dialectal words noted in the dialects of neighboring regions in the corpus of Russian dialects in Udmurtia can be explained by incomplete documentation. At the same time, a general Northern Russian foundation of the dialectal vocabulary recorded in Izhevsk is noted. It is also mentioned that not all analyzed lexemes can be considered widely disseminated in the speech of the residents of Izhevsk. Thematically, the dialectal vocabulary pertains to traditional groups that denote a person and their characteristic features, actions and their descriptions, food, representatives of the animal and plant worlds, household items, and so on. Thus, this study confirms the deep connection between local dialectal vocabulary and urban speech, highlighting the importance of dialects in shaping the unique linguistic identity of the city.

Research on the Development of Cultural Tourism Resources in the Yichang Section of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River

The Yichang section of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River boasts abundant cultural resources and historical heritage. Thorough exploration and development of these cultural tourism resources, combined with the creation of a unique cultural tourism identity for this section, can not only invigorate the development of the region’s tourism industry but also contribute significantly to cultural preservation and transmission. This study examines the development and current state of cultural tourism in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, focusing specifically on the Yichang section. Using the SWOT analysis method, it offers an in-depth analysis and proposes suggestions for cultural tourism development in this area, aiming to provide a reference for future tourism development strategies in the region.

Muga Silk and Sustainable Practices - A Study at Borbam Dihingia and Borbam Kachari Villages in Assam, India

The Ahom and the Sonowal Kachari are two tribal communities in Assam that live in two neighbouring villages in the Dhemaji district. The villages are Borbam Dihingia and Borbam Kachari. The Ahom community inhabits the village of Borbam Dihingia, and the Sonowal Kachari lives in the village of Borbam Kachari. Despite their traditional and cultural differences and traditional belief systems, they have lived in great social harmony for ages, practising a similar livelihood pattern. Muga silk weaving is a vital practice in Assam, serving as the primary livelihood for villagers, particularly women. These women are highly skilled weavers, renowned for their intricate motifs and designs. Looms are a common sight in every home, reflecting the deep connection between the community and this craft. Interestingly, despite sharing a common heritage, different communities maintain distinct motifs and designs in their weaving. This allows for easy identification of the community of origin, with each pattern conveying strong cultural messages. The use of coloured yarn is often closely regulated within communities, highlighting their commitment to preserving their unique cultural identities and the distinctions between them. This tradition not only sustains livelihoods but also exemplifies climate resilience through craft. Muga silk, geographically unique to Assam, is culturally revered as "golden silk" and represents a significant part of their heritage. The study of Muga silk weaving offers a valuable opportunity to explore the rich stories, knowledge, traditions, and vibrant colours that define this craft and the lives of the people who practice it.

Climate finance and new multilateral development banks: approaching co-productive dynamics?

ABSTRACT Multilateral development banks (MDBs) play a key role in directing private capital and public resources to finance climate action. Different from the mainstream literature that focuses on the role of new MDBs in promoting climate finance, this paper provides novel evidence on how and why they can also be reshaped by climate finance. It takes as a case study the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a newly established yet now the world’s second largest MDB by membership, drawing on the bank’s climate trajectory since 2016, and 57 in-depth interviews with its officials and experts in Beijing, China. While initially created as an infrastructure-focused MDB, AIIB has been substantially shaped and reshaped into a climate-oriented bank. The shift is explained by the bank’s (1) financial considerations, (2) strategic considerations, and (3) organizational culture. The co-productive interaction entails two long-term effects. First, despite its geostrategic intentions and institutional setbacks, AIIB carved out an extra space for itself to grow. Second, there is an increasing risk of AIIB’s unique developmental identities being weakened as it leans towards climate finance.

Commodifying the microbial self: microbiome-based personalization and the quest for symbiotic singularity

Research on the human microbiome has highlighted human-microbe interdependence, thus heralding a fundamental epistemic shift from a modernistic human individuality towards homo-microbial symbioticism. This shift is largely afforded by machine-learning algorithms that have also led to the popularization and commodification of this new episteme. Startup companies have accordingly begun developing microbiome-based AI-powered products, offering consumers access to personalized insights from their allegedly unique homo-microbial identities. Based on the case study of a successful startup that offers to algorithmically leverage people’s microbial states for personalized nutrition, we ask: How do users of microbiome-based personalized services perceive the homo-microbial identity? How do they interpret the algorithmic systems involved in these services? And how do these two epistemes—microbial and algorithmic—inform their understanding of their body, self, and agency? We show that such technologies promise consumers a “symbiotic singularity”—a unique, incommensurable homo-microbial identity that affords highly personalized recommendations. Nevertheless, while consumers initially accept this identity, they eventually “scale back” to a more conventional, modernistic view of themselves as humans, questioning both microbiome science’s symbioticism and its AI-powered singularity. Our findings highlight the implications of the commodification of microbiome science, reflecting broader concerns about the ways in which post-human epistemes are being embraced, proliferated, and commodified through the emerging field of data-driven personalized medicine and health solutions.

Gastronomy as a Predictor of Tourism Development—Defining Food-Related Factors from the Perspective of Hospitality and Tourism Employees in Srem (A.P. Vojvodina, R. Serbia)

Gastronomy is a key driver of regional tourism development. Despite growing recognition of its role in enhancing tourist experiences, the specific contributions of food-related factors remain insufficiently explored, especially from the perspective of hospitality and tourism employees. To address this gap, an investigation was carried out in the tourist region of Srem (A.P. Vojvodina, Republic of Serbia) through the perspective of employees in the hospitality and tourism sector. The custom-made GastroRegDevelop scale, developed for the purpose of this research, was used to comprise the food-related factors. The scale was carefully crafted through expert consultations, pilot testing, and its adaptation to the specific features of the gastronomy of the Srem Region, to ensure its clarity and validity. From a sample of 254 respondents, the survey identified four key food-related factors that contribute to tourism development: authenticity, events, quality, and food offer. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to analyze the collected data to reveal the initial factors, followed by the ordinal regression to evaluate their impact on employees’ satisfaction with the role of food in tourism and its economic effects in the region. The results indicated the importance of these factors for economic growth and tourist attractiveness, where the respondents singled out the authenticity and quality of local products as key elements in attracting tourists and increasing tourism-related income. This study not only highlights the urgent need for addressing specific food-related factors to maximize visitor satisfaction and regional economic impact, but also underscores the critical role of gastronomy in fostering sustainable regional development and establishing a unique regional identity within the global tourism market.

Examining Filipino Popular Piety in the light of Vatican II’s <i>Directory of Popular Piety and the Liturgy</i>: Principles and Guidelines

Celebrating popular piety in different regions reflects the vibrant, diverse, and festive culture of the Philippines. The innumerable religious practices through rites and ceremonies show the intensity and vibrance of Filipino Catholic spirituality. It is part of theheritage and unique identity of the Filipino Catholic Church to the extent that it also impacts the local liturgical calendar. Given this distinctive characteristic of popular piety, finding its harmony with the liturgy is challenging. The focus on the ritual aspect of popular piety diverges from orthodoxy, raising conflict between its praxis and Church teachings, which allows for misinterpretation and syncretism. This paper will employ a descriptive research design to assess the reception of Vatican II’s Directory of Popular Piety and the Liturgy: Principles and Guidelines (DPPL), using the method of critical reflection. It comprehensively analyzes the reception of DPPL and its profound impact on Catholicism in the Philippines. This study aims to establish an understanding of popular piety as a valid form of worship through analysis and evaluation of the process of inculturation to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of these practices. It enriches theological discourse on the realm of inculturation, which leads to the preservation of cultural heritage and the understanding that popular piety is an encounter of evangelization and culture that should be treated with profound respect and mutual understanding.

Exploring L2 graduate writers’ identity construction in research writing practices: a symbolic interactionism perspective

Abstract Research on identity construction among second language (L2) writers has revealed the dynamic interactions between L2 writers and the linguistic, textual, and social resources. However, how emerging scholarly writers construct their identities during their initial attempts at English research writing remains underexplored. To address this gap, the study investigated how two L2 graduate writers constructed their identities during the microprocess of writing their thesis proposals, using a symbolic interactionism perspective. Drawing on multiple data sources, the study found that, through their engagement with textual and social practices, the participants explored and interpreted their roles as scholarly writers, researchers, and graduate students. By interacting with peers, instructors, and advisors within their communities of practice, they each developed unique identities through passive or agentive role-taking and even active role-making. The findings underscore the dynamic, interactive process by which L2 graduate writers negotiated their roles and constructed their identities in the microprocesses of English research writing. The study also highlights the potential of symbolic interactionism as a framework for revealing the meanings underlying interactions between individuals and their social or textual practices.

Tracking Unique Device Identifiers (UDIs) of Mini Fragment Implants with a Novel Optical Imaging System

Background Small and mini fragment implantable medical devices (0.5 – 4.4mm) such as plates and screws that are placed into surgical trays pose a challenge to unique device identification (UDI) and tracking because they are difficult to directly mark, and often separated from labeling prior to reaching the point of care. Our objective was to demonstrate a novel optical system’s ability to track the unique identities of these small implants. Methods We performed a series of simulated craniotomy surgeries involving implants as small as 1.5mm in size, representing 13 different products from two manufacturers, to test whether a commercially available optical system (QuanTEK, Covisus, Inc.) could accurately track all implants through these simulations. The system was used to capture the unique surface texture of 236 implants at a micrometer scale and convert this to a unique “fingerprint” (vTag) for each item. Implants were placed in surgical trays, and these trays were subjected to a series of 16 simulated surgeries. After each surgery, trays were scanned and identified to determine which had been used, moved, or added. Results Post-surgical scans accurately identified the location and unique identity of 100% of implants (953 out of 953 times; 853 screws, 62 plates, 38 burr hole covers scanned; 95% confidence interval = 99.6 to 100%). Conclusions Results demonstrate that under simulated conditions, the system was able to register and verify the unique identities of mini fragment implants through surgical procedures with 100% accuracy. This technology could therefore be used to finally fulfill the goal of providing hospitals and supply chain management a solution to tracking the full UDI of all implantable medical devices used in the operating room, including the very smallest devices.

ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ කඳුකර සිංහල මානව සංස්කෘතිය කොළොන්න කෝරළයේ කඳුකර ගම්මාන ආශ්‍රිත ප්‍රදේශීය භාෂාව මත සිදු කරන ලද සංකල්පීයකරණ අධ්‍යයනයක් Sinhalese Hill Culture in Sri Lanka: A Conceptual Study of the Regional Language in Hill Areas of Kolonna Korala

There is a unique cultural significance and identity in the cultural life of the Sinhalese villagers who reside in hill areas of Sabaragamuwa, Uwa and Central provinces. It was observed that this hill culture is different from the Sri Lankan established village. Hill country Sinhalese are entwined with the geographical hill area economically, socially, religiously, agriculturally and politically. Hill country and humans are interconnected with cultural values and factors. This study attempts to study the regional language of hill country culture and introduce it to Sri Lankan academic discourse. It is proposed to explore hill country community as a social structure different from traditional village community. The objective of the study was to identify the cultural identity of hill country community and propose the cultural and theoretical foundation which is necessary to understand their social, economic political and religious needs. This is a qualitative research study conducted using inductive method. Sri Lankan village is recognized with the 'lake, stupa, village, temple' concept. It is the main concept with reference to village in cultural discourse. It was conceptualized by this language study that a hill country village culture was developed in relation to hill country and Sabaragamu hills from a long time. By differentiating this hill country human culture as a new social set, a novel village cultural text could be introduced to Sri Lankan society.

Cultural Activism in Miniature: Exploring the Role of Dolls in the Kenyan Context

This article examines the role of dolls in the history of Kenya, from before colonization to the contemporary era. Dolls, female figures molded by what society dictates as being a woman, are powerful symbols handed down to girls, reflecting cultural and identity values. In pre-colonial societies, dolls were playmates that prepared the girl for societal care or fertility amulets, indicating to the adolescent her responsibility for the community's survival. With colonization came the uprooting and death of many traditions. The few dolls that survived became symbols of resistance against British cultural hegemony, and nowadays, they can be seen as forms of mnemonic activism. Additionally, the arrival of the white doll in the hands of local girls helped many grow trapped in an intricate paradox: they wanted to be seen as beautiful and valuable according to Eurocentric standards while also wishing to celebrate their unique cultural identities. In response to this situation, several Kenyan women entrepreneurs have created modern dolls representing the diversity of the country, but their challenge is to compete in a market where the white doll is always cheaper.

The Religious Attitude of the Druze Towards Violence: A Study Based on Oral Sources

Since its rise in the 11th century AD, the Druze community has distinguished itself from its surroundings by its unique religious identity. This religious identity has given rise to social and political behaviors that have, over time, formed the collective character of the Druze. The Druze who upheld their religious identity were known as the ʿuqqāl, while others were called juhhāl. Historically, the ʿuqqāl have played vital social and political roles within their community, the most prominent of which has been preserving the Druze identity and the social and political behaviors arising from it. On the other hand, Druze history in the Levant—particularly in Lebanon—is marked by wars and armed uprisings, which have imparted a warlike character on the Druze that often overshadowed their other collective traits, despite their commitment to nonviolent principles. For these reasons, understanding the ʿuqqāl's religious stance on the use of violence and their conduct in conflicts is of clear historical importance. This study investigates oral narratives about notable Druze ʿuqqāl in Lebanon during the past century, employing a rigorous methodology to reveal a consistent, comprehensive behavioral pattern grounded in fundamental religious principles. This behavior is characterized by a rejection of violence and aggression, an effort to prevent such acts, a condemnation of those who engage in them, and retribution where necessary. From a broader perspective, the ethical stance of religious adherents on violence is a contentious issue today and is receiving intense attention from research institutions and both governmental and non-governmental organizations, particularly given the global impact of religiously motivated violence. Consequently, this research carries significance beyond the Druze demographic presence in the Levant, as it offers principles and behavioral patterns that may contribute to fostering peaceful religious leadership on an international level.

Preterm birth in assisted reproduction: the mediating role of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.

To what extent can hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) explain the higher risk of preterm birth following frozen embryo transfer (frozen-ET) and fresh embryo transfer (fresh-ET) in ART compared with naturally conceived pregnancies? HDP did not contribute to the higher risk of preterm birth in pregnancies after fresh-ET but mediated 20.7% of the association between frozen-ET and preterm birth. Risk of preterm birth is higher after ART compared to natural conception. However, there is also a higher risk of HDP in pregnancies after ART compared to natural conception, in particular after frozen-ET. HDP increases the risk of both spontaneous and medically indicated preterm birth. It is not known to what extent the higher risk of preterm birth in ART-conceived pregnancies is mediated through HDP. This registry-based cohort study included singleton pregnancies from the Committee of Nordic ART and Safety (CoNARTaS) cohort from Denmark (1994-2014), Norway (1988-2015), and Sweden (1988-2015). The analysis included 78300 singletons born after fresh-ET, 18037 after frozen-ET, and 4426682 after natural conception. The exposure was ART conception with either frozen-ET or fresh-ET versus natural conception. The main mediator of interest was any of the following HDP: gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, or chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia. The main outcome was any preterm birth, defined as delivery <37 weeks of gestation. Secondary outcomes were spontaneous and medically indicated preterm birth, and different severities of preterm birth based on the gestational age threshold. We linked data from the national Medical Birth Registries, ART registries/databases, and the National Patient Registries in each country using the unique national identity number of the mother. Criteria for inclusion were singleton pregnancies with birth order 1-4 in women aged ≥20 years at delivery. We used logistic regression to estimate odds ratios (ORs) with 95% CIs of preterm birth and decomposed the total effect into direct and mediated (indirect) effects to estimate the proportion mediated by HDP. Main models included adjustment for the year of delivery, maternal age, parity, and country. Pregnancies following frozen-ET had a higher risk of any preterm birth compared to natural conception (occurrence 6.6% vs 5.0%, total effect OR 1.29, 95% CI 1.21-1.37) and 20.7% of the association was mediated by HDP (mediated effect OR 1.05, 95% CI 1.04-1.05). The mediation occurred primarily in medically indicated preterm births. Pregnancies following fresh-ET also had a higher risk of any preterm birth compared to naturally conceived pregnancies (occurrence 8.1% vs 5.0%, total effect OR 1.49, 95% CI: 1.45-1.53), but none of this could be mediated by HDP (mediated effect OR 1.00, 95%CI 1.00-1.00, proportion mediated 0.5%). Sensitivity analyses with extra confounder adjustment for body mass index and smoking, and restriction to primiparous women, were consistent with our main findings. Furthermore, the results were not driven by differences in ART procedures (intracytoplasmic sperm injection, culture duration, or the number of embryos transferred). Although we could adjust for some important confounders, we cannot exclude residual confounding, particularly from factors associated with infertility. This population-based mediation analysis suggests that some of the higher risk of preterm birth after ART treatment may be explained by the higher risk of HDP after frozen-ET. If causality is established, investigations into preventive strategies such as prophylactic aspirin in pregnancies after frozen-ET may be warranted. Funding was provided by NordForsk (project number: 71450), the Nordic Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (project numbers NF13041, NF15058, NF16026, and NF17043), the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (project number 81850092), an ESHRE Grant for research in reproductive medicine (grant number 2022-2), and the Research Council of Norway's Centres of Excellence funding scheme (project number 262700). D.A.L.'s and A.E.'s contribution to this work was supported by the European Research Council under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program (grant agreements No 101021566) and the UK Medical Research Council (MC_UU_00032/05). D.A.L. has received support from Roche Diagnostics and Medtronic Ltd for research unrelated to that presented here. Pinborg declares grants from Gedeon Richter, Ferring, Cryos, and Merck, consulting fees from IBSA, Ferring, Gedeon Richter, Cryos, and Merck, payments from Gedeon Richter, Ferring, Merck, and Organon,travel support from Gedeon Richter. All other authors declare no conflicts of interest related to this work. ISRCTN 35879.

Cultural Branding as a Tool for Enhancing Tourism in Albania

Cultural branding is a powerful tool for tourism promotion especially for countries with rich heritage and diverse cultural traditions. This study is focused on the concept of cultural branding in Albanian tourism and how effective it is in creating an identity that mainly targets international visitors. The research is based on a qualitative methodology using a case study approach to provide an in depth analysis of cultural branding strategies and their impact on tourism. Data was collected through semi structured interviews with key stakeholders, tourism officials and marketing experts and secondary data from official reports and promotional campaigns. Thematic analysis was used to identify major patterns and how cultural elements, storytelling and community engagement have contributed to creating a unique tourism identity for Albania. Key findings show that using UNESCO World Heritage sites, traditional music, local gastronomy and crafts effectively engages tourists and promotes authentic experiences. But challenges like maintaining cultural integrity and avoiding commercialization were noted. The study highlights the need to balance modern marketing techniques with cultural authenticity. Recommendations are to involve local community and invest in digital storytelling to attract broader audiences and sustain visitor interest. Received:19 August 2024 / Accepted: 18 November 2024 / Published: 3 December 2024

Explaining Revisit Intention in Culinary Tourism: Case Study of Pekalongan, City of Batik

Culinary tourism has become an important sector of the global tourism industry, offering destinations the opportunity to showcase their cultural identity through food. Pekalongan, a city renowned for its batik heritage, also possesses a rich culinary tradition that reflects its unique cultural identity. Despite its potential, Pekalongan has faced challenges in sustaining its tourism industry, highlighting the need to explore factors that encourage tourists to return. This study investigates the influence of seven factors—Attitude, Emotional Value, Local Food &amp; Beverage Image, Health Value, Prestige Value, Price Value, and Taste/Quality Value—on revisit intention among urban tourists. Using a quantitative, non-experimental design, data were collected from 176 respondents through structured questionnaires and analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The findings reveal that Emotional Value and Taste/Quality Value significantly influence revisit intention, underscoring the importance of emotional connections and high-quality food in motivating repeat visits. Other factors, such as Attitude, Local Food &amp; Beverage Image, and Price Value, contributed to the overall tourist experience but did not independently predict revisit intention. These results suggest that Pekalongan should prioritize strategies that enhance tourists’ emotional engagement and ensure consistent food quality to foster loyalty and increase revisit rates. The study contributes to the understanding of culinary tourism dynamics in smaller cities and provides actionable insights for stakeholders aiming to revitalize tourism through authentic and memorable culinary experiences. Future research should explore additional factors influencing revisit intention and their interactions to provide a more comprehensive understanding of tourist behavior.

‘We Need to Ask Ourselves’: We, As A Marker of (Inter)Subjectivity in Academic Debate

Abstract This paper combines Langacker’s notion of intersubjectivity with research into the discursive purposes of the first-person plural to analyse the 2008 debate between Richard Dawkins and John Lennox Has Science Buried God? The analysis identifies several differences and similarities between the debaters. Both speakers navigate the objectivity – (inter)subjectivity continuum in similar ways. Both speakers also use we to create their unique discursive identities. Dawkins primarily uses we to refer to himself as a member of an atemporal or cross-generational scientific community. This use was often exclusive as part of his argument seemed to be that he was a scientist in a way that Lennox was not. In contrast, Lennox’s uses are primarily inclusive, placing himself, Dawkins, and all scientists as part of the human race and using the human predicament as his main argument. Although only one debate is examined here, this paper may serve as a model for conducting a larger-scale project. With the recent increased polarisation of society, this analysis of we and intersubjectivity within a debate over an often volatile topic could provide insight for improving dialogue. Thus, this study is also relevant to fields beyond linguistics.

Implementation of Green Open Space Policy and Placemaking in Peunayong Waterfront Area of Banda Aceh City

Abstract Green open space is important in human life and sustainable urban development by providing economic, social, and environmental benefits. However, in the implementation of development, the existence of green open space often tends to be ignored. While this area has undergone physical improvements, the application of placemaking, a community-centered approach to public space design can significantly enhance the ecological and social value of this area. This study aims to examine government policies regarding the management of green open spaces in the Peunayong waterfront area of Banda Aceh City, assess their implementation in the field, and identify the challenges encountered during the policy’s execution. This study also explores how the application of placemaking can enhance the quality of green open spaces, strengthen community attachment, and build a unique identity in the waterfront area. Qualitative research methods are used with the approach of literature study and documentation analysis using secondary data from relevant journals and government policy documents. The study results indicate that, despite the government’s establishment of various policies and regulations to ensure the provision and management of green open spaces, the implementation in Banda Aceh City continues to encounter several obstacles. The main obstacles include limited land, human resources, and funds for managing and developing green open spaces. In addition, public awareness and coordination between government agencies are also challenges in optimizing the functions and benefits of green open spaces. This research is expected to add literature on government policies related to green open spaces and their implementation, as well as provide recommendations to improve the management of green open spaces in Banda Aceh City to support community welfare and environmental sustainability.