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With the rapid urbanization of China in recent years, urban development has entered a new stage that focuses on improving the quality of growth. During this process, the excessive emphasis on economic growth and the neglect of spiritual and cultural aspects have led to various issues, such as cultural homogenization and urban identity crises. This study examined the development patterns behind this phenomenon by focusing on land specifically designated for urban cultural functions. Through the lens of cultural urban land use (CULU), a comparative study was conducted between the ancient city of Xi'an and the emerging city of Shenzhen. The study collected and processed point of interest (POI) and area of interest (AOI) data from both Xi'an and Shenzhen and analyzed the spatial characteristics of CULU using quantitative statistical methods. The analysis revealed multidimensional differentiation between the two cities in terms of value characteristics, historical characteristics, functional characteristics, and social consensus characteristics. Furthermore, the study applied the Spatial Circle Layer model (SCL) to analyze the spatial distribution differences in these characteristics between Xi'an and Shenzhen and identified key factors influencing these characteristics, such as the "formation and spatial distribution of key CULU" and the "historical continuity of urban space". These findings were synthesized into the "anchoring–layering mechanism". Our research explores why land designated for urban cultural functions exhibits different patterns in different cities, providing effective theoretical support for the planning and construction of such land in future urban development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Children's participation in the social structure from the first stages of life shapes not only their development but also how they learn to become well‐adjusted members of their cultural environment. In the presented study, using focal‐follow and participatory observation, we depict the reality in early and middle childhood (N = 23; ages 2–7) of Yurakare children living in Bolivia's Amazonian area. We attempt to determine whether the facets of the LOPI model (Learning by Observing and Pitching in) proposed by Rogoff are represented in the everyday way of life of Yurakare children. This is the first systematic, quantitative study of children's social environment and practice in this Indigenous community. The results show that the practices of the Yurakare people are based on two things: (1) inclusion of all ages in community life, which cultivates children to engage in useful activities even while having fun; (2) the primacy of mature activities, which is in line with the LOPI model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the article is to analyse the main aspects in the evolution of theatrical culture in Ukraine in the context of the formation and preservation of national identity. The research methodology is based on a combination of different approaches, including historical, sociocultural and artistic analysis of theatrical events and their interaction with political, sociocultural and economic factors. The historical approach enabled the author to trace the main stages of the development of theatrical culture in Ukraine, in particular the influence of political and social conditions on the formation of the national theatre. The artistic analysis enabled focusing on the aesthetic aspects of theatrical creativity, and the socio-cultural approach - to investigate the relationship between the theatre and society. Scientific novelty. The study is groundbreaking in its analysis of the impact of contemporary events, such as Euromaidan 2014 and the fullscale invasion of 2022, on Ukrainian theatre culture, as well as exploring the process of de-Russification in theatre. In addition, the article emphasises the role of individual artists and the development of modern drama, which underlines the theme of war and national identity. Conclusions. The process of formation of national identity in Ukraine in the context of historical events and cultural transformations was highlighted. Despite the various prohibitions of the desire to destroy national identity, the activities of outstanding national figures, in particular theatre figures, have always popularised Ukrainian culture. A promising direction in the development of theatre culture is to take into account all mental and ideological differences within the framework of Ukrainian values, since every Ukrainian is currently rethinking the question of their identity. The evolution of Ukrainian theatrical culture is an integral part of the process of formation and preservation of national identity. The theatre itself is an important tool of socio-cultural development, which helps Ukrainian society to realise its uniqueness and preserve its cultural heritage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The transformation of industrial heritage buildings into cultural clusters has emerged as a prominent topic of academic research in urban planning, urban studies, heritage conservation, and architecture. Cultural clusters, defined as geographically concentrated cultural activities and organisations, have become a key instrument in urban regeneration, fostering economic growth and cultural development. Despite the benefits that cultural clusters offer in terms of fostering cultural activity, they often prove to be short-lived due to various external factors, including urban regeneration pressures, shifts in policy, and changes in zoning regulations. This thematic issue presents seven case studies that offer insights into the current state of cultural clusters, their transient nature, and the conditions necessary to guarantee their long-term sustainability in industrial heritage sites. The research is particularly relevant in light of the mounting pressure on urban land, where industrial heritage sites are frequently repurposed for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes.

Brazil's favela residents have long challenged the dominant media and social narrative that has described them by employing discourses of criminality. That prevailing, and discriminatory, view obscures the complex and multifaceted character, dynamism, and individual and collective agency of these communities' populations. This article examines the work of Redes da Maré, a civil society organization that offers cultural spaces for community-based creation and diffusion of the arts in its namesake favela. We employ the concepts of the social imaginary as well as individual and collective agency to investigate whether and in what ways this nongovernmental organization (NGO), which has adopted a cultural development approach, encourages participants' democratic attitudes and behaviors at the organizational and community level by fostering participation in the development process and offering a platform for the expression of the voices of those it engages. Our analysis is based on interviews with organizers and participants of Redes' arts program and its Free Dance School of Maré and on a review of relevant events in Maré's Arts Center. This inquiry contributes to a more nuanced view of the roles the arts can play in encouraging democratic agency and possibility among favela citizens despite adverse political and social conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The modern era has witnessed the emergence of several influential Chinese thinkers whose philosophical ideas have left a lasting impact on society, both in China and beyond. This study aims to delve into the philosophical contributions of these thinkers and assess their practical influence on contemporary thought and culture. Materials and Methods: To achieve our objective, we conducted an extensive review of the writings, speeches, and documented ideas of prominent Chinese thinkers from the modern era. This involved a comprehensive analysis of their philosophical works, biographies, and the socio-political context in which they lived. We also examined their influence on various aspects of society, such as politics, ethics, education, and cultural development. Results: Our research revealed that several Chinese thinkers, including figures like Confucius, Sun Yat-sen, Mao Zedong, and others, have made profound contributions to the realm of philosophy. Their ideas have played pivotal roles in shaping the political landscape, guiding social ethics, and informing educational systems in China and abroad. The practical influence of their philosophies extends to governance, intercultural dialogue, and the promotion of harmony and stability. Conclusion: This study underscores the enduring significance of the philosophical contributions of modern Chinese thinkers. Their ideas continue to inspire and shape contemporary discourse, with applications in governance, diplomacy, and societal values. Understanding the rich philosophical heritage of these thinkers is essential for comprehending China's role in the global arena and fostering cross-cultural understanding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the article is to consider the concert performance as a cultural phenomenon in its historical genesis and diachrony and to identify its communicative aspects. The research methodology is based on the application of interdisciplinary and systemic approaches, as well as a set of such research methods as cultural, analytical, and synthetic, which will allow a comprehensive consideration of the given problem and obtain reliable and substantiated research results. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the theoretical understanding of concert performance as a cultural phenomenon and its communicative features and main development trends in the context of modern dynamics of culture and technology. Conclusions. Concert performance is a multifaceted phenomenon that has a huge impact on culture and society, while creating new aesthetic experiences, promoting cultural exchange and the development of musical art. In today's world, where music is an important part of everyday life, concert performance remains a source of creative expression and a means of cross-cultural communication. It combines traditions and the latest technologies, global trends and individual cultural features. Concerts continue to be an important part of the cultural life of modern society, offering unique opportunities for communication and creativity. Contemporary concert performance often transcends national boundaries, contributing to global cultural exchange. International tours, participation in festivals and cooperation with musicians from different countries contribute to the mutual enrichment of cultures and the expansion of the musical horizon. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The present study aimed to identify and prioritize the components of cultural development in government organizations compatible with the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Methodology: This research is a fundamental-applied study in terms of its goal. The qualitative part involves deep and systematic analysis of texts and interviews, while the quantitative part is a descriptive-survey study. In this section, the research method is based on interviews. The statistical population for the qualitative part comprises 20 experts from Iranian government organizations as well as university experts and professors. In the quantitative section, the statistical population includes 335 managers and employees of Iranian government organizations. Data collection methods in this research are library and field methods. In the qualitative section, indicators were identified through interview text analysis. Ultimately, based on expert surveys, the research model and researcher-made questionnaire were developed. The quantitative section relied on both descriptive and inferential statistics. In this regard, tests such as one-sample t-test and structural equation modeling were conducted using SPSS and Smart PLS software. Additionally, the fuzzy AHP method was used to examine the priority of components. Findings: The results indicated that cultural development compatible with the Fourth Industrial Revolution includes six components: organizational structure, strategic thinking, innovation, people, leadership, and technical systems. Among these components, technical systems are the top priority. Conclusion: The study concludes that cultural development in government organizations compatible with the Fourth Industrial Revolution comprises six key components: organizational structure, strategic thinking, innovation, people, leadership, and technical systems. Among these, technical systems are the highest priority. Effective management of these components can significantly enhance organizational performance and adaptability to technological advancements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Relevance. Observing the modern processes taking place in the educational society, it is impossible not to note the marked generation gap and, as a result, the depreciation of cultural ideals and values among young people and the younger generation. The article presents the experience of testing the pedagogical technology “Artifact”, based on the key ideas of the cultural and historical approach and designed to make cultural artifacts the semantic and value core of the educational process of a preschool educational organization. Progress of the study. The study involved 147 preschoolers aged 4 to 7 years attending preschool educational organizations in Moscow and the Voronezh Region. The study was supposed to design a complex of psychological and pedagogical conditions for the development of a cultural sample by a child through the acquaintance of preschoolers with a cultural artifact, the restoration of cultural meanings and contexts, and to obtain products of children’s creativity (children’s artifacts) created on its basis. The results of the study. In each age group participating in the study, the original cultural artifacts were identified and based on them, various children’s artifacts with partial or complete reproduction of mastered cultural samples were obtained using the Artifact technology. Conclusions. A cultural artifact, as an entry point into culture under specially designed psychological and pedagogical conditions, is an object of cognition appropriate to preschool childhood and a source of a cultural sample offered to a child for development in the zone of proximal development. Being a part or the basis of a children’s creative product (children’s artifact), a cultural sample becomes a particle of the culture of the future and an important condition for the formation of a conscious and value-based attitude of the younger generation to cultural heritage. Thus, the Artifact technology has been successfully tested in the conditions of real pedagogical processes in kindergartens and can be recommended for solving problems related to the implementation of a value-oriented component of educational programs and the assignment of traditional Russian values by preschoolers.

Introduction: Urban regeneration, situated at the intersection of urban policies, represents a crucial strategic avenue for advancing global urban development. Analysis of the evolving trends in urban regeneration experiences underscores that success within urban areas hinges not solely on physical enhancements but also on social dimensions where residents actively participate in the regeneration process. This research aims to establish criteria for the feasibility of urban regeneration, with a specific focus on fostering the development of local community culture. The findings of the research, particularly in the context of Shahrekord, highlight that the cultivation of local community culture in the central core translates into enhanced control over the living environment and its content. Consequently, this socio-economic transformation contributes to an improved Quality of Life (QoL). The four pivotal criteria-structure (encompassing both natural and artificial dimensions), meaning (in terms of identity, authenticity, and motivational role), activity (spanning economic, social, and cultural aspects), and social factors (such as cultural needs, trust, and hope)-emerge as influential elements shaping the development of local community culture in the context of urban regeneration. Thus, a comprehensive approach is imperative, taking into account all cultural, economic, functional, and spatial components of the plan, as cultural elements and their indicators manifest across all the aforementioned dimensions. Theoretical Framework: Contrary to traditional approaches that focus solely on physical perspectives, this research recognizes the significance of metaphysical components-social assets, tools, and motivators-in achieving a more desirable and acceptable urban revitalization. The study challenges the one-dimensional (physical) approach prevalent in many Iranian urban regeneration efforts, emphasizing the need to involve residents in decision-making processes. In Shahrekord, the lack of coordination among organizations, neglect of residents' opinions, and indifference toward human structures have led to a spectrum of problems in the central core. The study aims to introduce and examine feasibility criteria for urban regeneration by investigating components influencing the development of local community culture, thereby leveraging the institutional capacity of the local culture sector for socio-political and socio-economic growth. Methodology: Ethnography, a qualitative approach delving into the social processes and mental nature of human life, serves as the research method for field studies. The study area, the central core of Shahrekord city, is characterized by shared behavioral, cognitive, and speech paradigms among local residents. Sixteen individuals from the local community were selected using purposive and snowball sampling methods. Ethnography allowed the researcher to understand shared patterns within the group. Themes/categories derived from previous research formed the basis for interview questions. The study population consisted of inhabitants in the central core, and themes were continuously revised and finalized through consistent comparison, resulting in ultimate concepts and themes. Conclusion: This paper explores the feasibility criteria for urban regeneration, emphasizing the development of local community culture in Shahrekord's central core. Urban regeneration, a multifaceted process, encompasses diverse strategies and planning policies. The research sheds light on interventions in Shahrekord, particularly the central core, highlighting deficiencies in residents' participation and urban regeneration education. The lack of trust between residents and the city management system, coupled with the absence of trust in residents' decision-making capabilities, impedes meaningful engagement. The research emphasizes the need for residents' participation in shaping their living environment, connecting it to residence and employment, which provide meaning to livelihood. Social and communicative participation, along with cultural mediation, enhances social ties, meets various human needs, and improves quality of life (QoL) and welfare. The development of local community culture in the central core enhances control over the living environment, leading to socioeconomic transformation and an elevated QoL. The identified criteria-structure, meaning, activity, and social factors-emphasize the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering cultural, economic, functional, and spatial components for successful urban regeneration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose of the article. The research is aimed at analysing the concept of organisational culture transformation and providing practical recommendations for the development and implementation of an effective model of organisational culture transformation that will encourage team members to perform at their best, ensuring customer satisfaction. Methodology. A system of general and unique methods of scientific knowledge was used in writing the current research. The method of content analysis was used in the literature review and its analytical research. The methods of scientific knowledge – induction, grouping and comparison for the formation of methodological connections were used to justify the choice of the research topic and to formulate its purpose. The method of generalisation was used to establish that in modern conditions the approaches to the organisational culture of business enterprises require immediate transformation, taking into account the conditions of digitalisation. The method of system analysis is used to determine strategic priorities for the transformation of organizational culture in the conditions of digitalization. The application of the method of modelling allowed to develop a model of transformation of the organizational culture in conditions of digitalization to promote the development of business enterprises and to influence the beginning of conditions of digitalization. The comparative legal method was used to identify the challenges to be considered when implementing the model of organisational culture transformation in business enterprises. Research conclusion. Strategic priorities for the transformation of organisational culture in the conditions of digitalisation are proposed. The reasons for transforming organisational culture in the context of digitalisation are highlighted. Challenges that can be considered when implementing the transformation model are predicted. The system of organisational culture transformation in the conditions of business digitalisation is developed. The model of transformation of organizational culture in conditions of digitalization is developed in order to promote the development of business strategies aimed at sustainable development of entrepreneurship and to influence the onset of conditions of digitisation in business.

Purpose: Culture, in all its dimensions, is a fundamental component of sustainable development. The purpose of this paper was to provide a model for the development of national culture in upstream policies. Methodology: The method in this study was case research and content analysis by manual method. Based on literature review, the theoretical and conceptual components of national culture development were first obtained. Then, by studying the upstream documents (basic Islamic-Iranian model of progress, the statement of the second step of the revolution, the general policies of the second to the sixth development plans, and finally, all the general policy clauses on various cultural issues approved by the Expediency Discernment Council) were identified. Findings: In this study, a national culture development model for general policies is presented. The obtained model suggests what authorities are responsible and what mechanisms can be used to strengthen and create positive elements of culture and to weaken and eliminate negative elements of culture.

Understanding the college experiences of Indigenous students in the United States is critical to enhance their goals of educational attainment. Indigenous college students have been historically underserved by institutions they attend, which are often fraught with the uncertainty of belonging and feelings of isolation. A driving force behind this marginalization is the lack of proper valuation of cultural ways of knowing and being central to their identities. Thus, we sought to examine factors associated with tribal college students' academic achievement: the degree to which institutions support Indigenous students' cultural development and their other academic, social, and nonacademic needs in addition to perceptions of belongingness. With a secondary data sample of 1,393 self-identifying Indigenous students (65% women) across 22 institutions from the Community College Survey of Student Engagement as part of the Tribal Student Success and Completion Project, we situated our study in tribal community colleges, which by design, prioritize the preservation of Indigenous culture and can provide valuable lessons for all institutions to support the academic goals of Indigenous students. Our structural equation model suggested that perceiving institutional support of Indigenous cultural development did not directly impact students' grade point average (GPA) but rather indirectly via their sense of belonging and perceptions of support for student success. Our study sheds light on possible pathways through which respecting students' cultural assets can be linked with their academic performance. Implications for higher education and efforts to forefront Indigenous culture are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Today, border markets are considered as one of the important components of social development. Therefore, the aim is the role of border bazaars in economic, social and cultural development in the western provinces of the country in 2021 (case study: Mehran border bazaar.(The data collection tool was carried out in two quantitative and qualitative sections, and in the quantitative section, a researcher-made questionnaire was the result of interviews with experts. In the qualitative part of this research, the Delphi technique and theme analysis were used. A stratified random method was used to select the sample. According to Cochran's formula, the sample size is 384 people, of which 192 people were selected from the border city of Mehran and 192 people were selected from the non-border city of Ivan. SPSS software was used to perform descriptive statistics, and structural equation modeling method with LISREL software was used to analyze the research data. The findings of the research showed that 44 indicators in the form of 7 economic, social, cultural, health, communication, educational and organizational and institutional components are among the works of Mehran border bazaars. According to the findings of the research and conducted interviews, border bazaars have had a favorable performance on the economic, social, cultural, health, communication, educational, organizational and institutional conditions in the western provinces of the country; So that these bazaars did not have a positive effect on the economic, social, cultural, health, communication, educational, organizational and institutional indicators in the western provinces of the country until the elimination of goods smuggling; But after the establishment of temporary markets and the elimination of smuggling, many people have found their jobs. Therefore, the establishment of temporary border markets has had a positive effect on the economic, social, cultural, health, communication, educational, organizational and institutional development in the western provinces of the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Background In The Netherlands, physicians specialized in global health and tropical medicine (Ps-GHTM) are trained to work in low-resource settings (LRS) after their training program of 27 months. After working for a period of time in LRS, many Ps-GHTM continue their careers in the Dutch healthcare system. While there is limited evidence regarding the value of international health experience for medical students and residents, it is unknown to what extent this applies to Ps-GHTM and to their clinical practice in the Netherlands. Methods In this qualitative study we conducted semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with Ps-GHTM to explore the perceived applicability of their experience abroad for their subsequent return to the Netherlands. Topic guides were developed using literature about the applicability of working abroad. Findings from the interviews served as a starting point for FGDs. The interviews and FGDs were analysed using directed content analysis. Results 15 themes are described relating experience abroad to healthcare delivery in The Netherlands: broad medical perspective, holistic perspective, adaptive communication skills, creativity, flexibility, cultural awareness, self-reliance, clinical competence, cost awareness, public health, leadership, open-mindedness, organization of care, self-development, and teamwork. Highlighting the variety in competencies and the complexity of the topic, not all themes were recognized by all respondents in the FGDs nor deemed equally relevant. Flexibility, cultural awareness and holistic perspective are examples of important benefits to work experience in LRS. Conclusion Ps-GHTM bring their competencies to LRS and return to the Netherlands with additionally developed skills and knowledge. These may contribute to healthcare delivery in the Netherlands. This reciprocal value is an important factor for the sustainable development of global health. Identifying the competencies derived from work experience in LRS could give stakeholders insight into the added value of Ps-GHTM and partly help in refining the specialization program.

Culture and Museology use information and communication technologies as mediating communication tools, enhancing the conservation and ''socialisation'' of museum collections, promoting access to cultural information, through the interdisciplinarity required between the museologist and other professionals who, together, organize and disseminate the collections. In the age of digital transformation, we live in, this reality is even more evident. The museum transforms objects into perceptible information as it is a repository of information. The common link between Museology and Information Science involves valuing the human action of creating, interpreting, using, selecting and distributing knowledge products and records, thus creating a connection with the concept of information.Information is central to the process of cultural development. This communication clarifies the relationship between Information Science, Heritage and Museology, presenting the information professional as a partner of Museology, working the object as a document with communicative properties, as a message intended for a specific audience and as information that impacts that audience.

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The proximity of Saravan city to the Indian subcontinent and influence from the eastern lands of Iran has made Saravan the source of cultural developments based on Sufism. Also, the role of Sunni Hanafi scholars in the political developments of the border regions of eastern Iran and the Indian subcontinent is undeniable. Deoband school is responsible for the biggest contribution of this role-playing. After the spread of this school among the Sunni community, Hanafi Muslims were most influenced by it. On the other hand, the existence of religious schools influenced by Afghanistan and India has introduced Saravan as an important base of Sufism in the past ages. The maturity of the Deoband school in Saravan has been the source of extensive cultural developments in eastern Iran for eighty years ago. The emergence of different schools such as Barilvi, Jamaat Tabligh, Maududi, Muslim Brotherhood and Salafi in this city is proof of the growth of religious activity in this region. Considering the diversity of Islamic sects and religions in Saravan, what is prescribed should be discussed in this article; Examining the status of Saravan's cultural and religious developments in the past two hundred years, as well as expressing the factors affecting these political and cultural developments and analyzing the role of Muslim scholars in the growth and diversity of Saravan's cultural and religious differences, the most effective method of studying these questions and approving the findings and results of the research is the descriptive method. The analysis is based on sources, documents and oral data through interviews.

Although art industry has developed significantly, the factors influencing artwork prices and their specific effects are not fully known. With this research, to guide curators, gallery owners, collectors and art investors, as well as artists, first the factors that may influence artwork prices are determined. Then, using a data set from a contemporary art gallery in Istanbul, which of these factors are significant and in which ways they alter the prices are investigated. While previous studies are typically based on auction prices, promoting the economic sustainability of artists, this study employs gallery prices, and different from the existing efforts, it examines the joint impact of the artwork specific factors such as production technique and the number of editions, together with the artist specific factors including gender, education level and the field of study. Statistical findings suggest that there is no significant difference between the prices of artworks created by the artists who have a formal education in fine arts and those who do not. However, it is found that artists, particularly the female ones, can increase the prices of their artworks by having a graduate level education. Also, it is observed that increasing the number of editions negatively affects artwork prices, and the artworks created in print techniques have significantly lower prices than the artworks produced in other techniques. Though, it is detected that print artworks are less affected from the price reductions induced by the increase in the number of editions, compared to the artworks produced in other techniques. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a policymaking climate characterized by the devolution of responsibilities from the state to local level and the decrease in state funding of municipal projects, state and local actors across the U.S. turn to culture as a revenue-generating strategy. Positioning the cultural field in this role means that new actors and logics govern the field, making for tensions between multiple levels of cultural landscaping. We know a great deal about how large cities navigate tensions emerging from growth politics, but little about how groups in small cities receive and use formal, state-initiated cultural development programs. To understand small-city power relations and arts-oriented development, I draw on James C. Scott’s theory of “everyday resistance.” An analysis of fieldnotes and in-depth interviews with local cultural actors in two small-city cultural districts illustrates the “everyday resistance” they use to navigate tensions. This paper uncovers the nuanced strategies small-city cultural actors use to disrupt growth politics, at times, harmonizing with extralocal agendas, but also modifying and circumventing them to meet community needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: In The Netherlands, physicians specialized in global health and tropical medicine (Ps-GHTM) are trained to work in low-resource settings (LRS) after their training program of 27 months. After working for a period of time in LRS, many Ps-GHTM continue their careers in the Dutch healthcare system. While there is limited evidence regarding the value of international health experience for medical students and residents, it is unknown to what extent this applies to Ps-GHTM and to their clinical practice in the Netherlands. Methods: In this qualitative study we conducted semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with Ps-GHTM to explore the perceived applicability of their experience abroad for their subsequent return to the Netherlands. Topic guides were developed using literature about the applicability of working abroad. Findings from the interviews served as a starting point for FGDs. The interviews and FGDs were analysed using directed content analysis. Results: 15 themes are described relating experience abroad to healthcare delivery in The Netherlands: broad medical perspective, holistic perspective, adaptive communication skills, creativity, flexibility, cultural awareness, self-reliance, clinical competence, cost awareness, public health, leadership, open-mindedness, organization of care, self-development, and teamwork. Highlighting the variety in competencies and the complexity of the topic, not all themes were recognized by all respondents in the FGDs nor deemed equally relevant. Flexibility, cultural awareness and holistic perspective are examples of important benefits to work experience in LRS. Conclusion: Ps-GHTM bring their competencies to LRS and return to the Netherlands with additionally developed skills and knowledge. These may contribute to healthcare delivery in the Netherlands. This reciprocal value is an important factor for the sustainable development of global health. Identifying the competencies derived from work experience in LRS could give stakeholders insight into the added value of Ps-GHTM and partly help in refining the specialization program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to explain the role and duties of educational managers in the process of cultural development in the dimensions of national-religious identity, social order and cohesion, cultural goods and services and international cultural interactions. The qualitative research method is data foundation theory with a systematic approach of Strauss and Corbin. The statistical population in this study includes managers and experts who had executive experience or research background in the field of culture implementation. The sampling method started purposefully and continued with the snowball method until reaching the theoretical saturation level, and a total of 12 experts were interviewed. The research findings were designed and classified in the form of 209 open source 58, basic concept and 19 central codes and 5 selected categories under the headings of causal factors, research phenomenon, contextual factors, interfering factors, strategies and consequences in a paradigm model. Findings showed that educational managers play two roles in the process of cultural development; One in the form of cultural management and the other in the form of cultural leadership. In the position of cultural management, they play executive and structural roles. Educational managers in the position of cultural leadership also play content roles. The most important causal conditions affecting the role of managers included measures to achieve national identity and consumption of cultural goods. Underlying and interfering factors were identified in both external and internal issues.

Objectives: This research aims to design a structural model of cultural development in public libraries from specialists, librarians, and managers of public libraries' viewpoints in the country.Methods: The current research is exploratory-applied research, which was conductedfield. The research method in terms of data collection method is using the mixedresearch method, which was carried out in a qualitative-quantitative manner. The statistical population in the qualitative part includes specialists in the field of knowledge and information science, philology, and sociology, as well as managers and experts in the field of public libraries, and in the quantitative part, it includes managers and librarians of public librariesin the centers of the province who have sufficient experience and expertise in the domainof public libraries. The research tool included semi-structured interviews and a researcher-made questionnaire, which was designed according to the research objectives and methods. Qualitative interviews and theoretical foundations in the field of research were used to prepare a questionnaire. After distributing the questionnaires, 319 questionnaires were collected and the entire process of research data analysis was done in SPSS statistical software and PLS structural equations.Results: The findings in the qualitative part of the research were categorized through interviews including 10 main categories: access to education, continuing education, cultural identity, literacy of cultural-artistic education, per capita study, cultural health, cultural capital, social capital and national independence, and 19 sub-categories as their subsets. The findings also showed that public libraries have a positive effect on cultural development indicators, i.e. the activities and services of public libraries can lead to an increase in cultural development among the population.Conclusions: The findings in the qualitative part through interviews include 10 main categories: access to education, continuing education, cultural identity, literacy of cultural-artistic education, per capita study, cultural health, cultural capital, social capital, and national independence, and 19 subcategories were classified as their subcategories. Also, the findings showed that public libraries have a positive effect on cultural development indicators, that is, the activities and services of public libraries can lead to an increase in cultural development in society.

The politicisation of the future is gaining attention, especially in research on the impact of emerging technologies on modern societies. This observation has motivated technology assessment (TA) and related research in science and technology studies (STS) to involve transformative practices in their examination of existing socio-technical futures in order to adapt them to societal needs. To this end, participation processes are initiated that aim to bring together different stakeholders, from research and development and beyond, to debate existing visions of the future and to confront the different stakeholders with their own ideas and the consequences thereof. Currently, however, especially in the context of responsible research and innovation (RRI), voices are also calling for reflection on the process of participation itself. We reflect on the process of framing discussions in society based on technical visions of the future from a cultural studies perspective. Building on cultural semiotic analysis and our definition of visions of the future as cultural techniques, this paper discusses the consequences of the orientation along the future in transformative research. Cultural semiotics provides a kind of meta-reflection on the role of research in TA and STS on the politicisation of the future. We fall back on the definition of visions of the future as cultural techniques to show that visions of the future not only originate in modern culture, but also contribute to its further development. Using the example of the transformative vision assessment project on 3D printing futures conducted within the research cluster "3D Matter Made to Order (3DMM2O)", and based on the cultural semiotic approach, we reflect on the prerequisites and limitations of the politicisation of the future and the intervention of transformative vision assessment in politicisation processes. The limitation stems from the fact that vision assessment, and more generally TA, is oriented in its intervention towards visions of the future and thus itself contributes to the further politicisation of the future. To elaborate the preconditions of the dynamic and culture-changing effects of visions of the future, we turn to the concept of cultural mechanism to grasp different steps of the politicisation processes in which vision assessment practices are involved. The role of vision assessment in the politicisation process is unavoidable; however, it can be mitigated by meta-reflection on its own orientation to the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The research presented in the article testifies to the effectiveness of computer modeling in the conditions of musical and game activities of elementary school students. The relevance of the research is determined by the intensive development of innovative digital technologies that influence the development of society, form new approaches to the world, and contribute to the effective acquisition of new knowledge and skills as a neuropedagogical aspect. The purpose of the research is to study the effectiveness of the organization of musical and game activities as an aspect of younger schoolchildren by means of computer simulation. To increase the effectiveness of research, it is necessary to analyze aspects of neuropedagogy. In order to better "know" his student and decide on the choice of work methods in the future, it is advisable for the music teacher to evaluate not only his physical data and temperament, but also to find out by testing his general functional features organizations the brain and the leading modality. Accordingly, the main approaches to the organization of music and game activity were analyzed and the effectiveness of computer modeling in the context of the formation of music and game abilities and skills in younger schoolchildren was determined. The research methodology is formed by analytical and research methods, analysis of musical and game activities, methods of synthesis, analysis and interpretation, computer modeling technologies are used. The results of the study show that computer simulation is the most effective in the modern educational process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Using urban sculpture planning in Shanghai as a case study, this article aims to understand the process of planning cultural projects in China and to evaluate the applicability of the growth machine model to the social dynamics underlying cultural development in Chinese cities. Based on interviews with sculpture planning officers in 10 districts and the municipality, as well as 56 companies that have been involved in sculpture projects in Shanghai, this article argues that the growth machine model is of limited applicability to urban sculpture planning in Shanghai. Instead, a public-sector-centred tripartite model is more applicable for the following reasons. First, most cooperative relationships in key cultural development projects engage state-patronized public corporations instead of the private sector. Here the government plays a dominant role. Second, public–private partnership is rare and loosely formed. The broadly defined concept of shared cultural capital that includes personal artistic tastes, altruistic motivations, and brand building concerns engenders public–private cooperation. Third, the local state adopts a laissez-faire approach to most of the private-sector-invested cultural projects that the government considers to be less crucial to its vision for Shanghai's art landscape. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article aims to explore and provide a possible theoretic framework and practical direction, toward the needed transformation in the sphere of cultural development. The central hypothesis is that a social and solidarity economy, i.e., social entrepreneurship is a more suitable framework, than a traditional neoclassical (profitable-oriented economy) for the future desired development of the cultural and creative sector. By understanding the common grounding, “beyond the profit orientation”, social economy offers a more suitable path to deal with the specific market spheres of culture. Crossings of theoretical and empirical findings enabled us to bring the conclusions of the existing practices, and actors, through a deeper understanding of CCI development. According to the existing practices, we can conclude that practical creative entrepreneurship in the Belgrade design district is socially responsible and sustainable, started and led by creativity, innovation, and experimental work, while simultaneously contributing to socially important issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article highlights the main aspects of distance learning in the context of training future teachers of musical art. The study identifies the main approaches to the implementation of distance learning, identifies the pedagogical features and the most effective technologies and methods of distance learning in higher education institutions. The article forms the objectives, providing for the implementation of conceptual foundations for the training of future teachers of musical art in higher education institutions. The study presents theoretical and methodological substantiation of the concept of distance education, the profession of music art teacher and pedagogical foundations for higher education based on the conclusions of researchers and scientists on the relevant problem. Distance learning is widespread in today's global development, especially in the pandemic. This type of learning is an alternative to traditional learning, because it simplifies the educational process and is available to more people, develops the individual traits of each person in an online learning environment. Distance learning encourages the creation of online platforms that involve individual tasks and build competencies in various fields and branches. The study used the integrative method of synthesis and analysis of the main trends of distance learning. Research, descriptive and scientific methods were also applied to study aspects of the training of future teachers of musical art. The results of the study identified effective foundations for teacher education that improve distance learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The symbol pattern of flowers is the darling of art, which is loved by the people of all ethnic groups and countries in the world, and even serves as an important pattern on the coins of different periods of different countries. The difference between Chinese and Western aesthetics is only in their characteristics, and both are a part of the world culture, have their own independent aesthetic system and rhyme direction, and also have some commonalities, collision, communication, integration, change, and development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: This research aims to design a structural model of cultural development in public libraries from specialists, librarians, and managers of public libraries' viewpoints in the country. Methods: The current research is exploratory-applied research, which was conducted field. The research method in terms of data collection method is using the mixed research method, which was carried out in a qualitative-quantitative manner. The statistical population in the qualitative part includes specialists in the field of knowledge and information science, philology, and sociology, as well as managers and experts in the field of public libraries, and in the quantitative part, it includes managers and librarians of public libraries in the centers of the province who have sufficient experience and expertise in the domain of public libraries. The research tool included semi-structured interviews and a researcher-made questionnaire, which was designed according to the research objectives and methods. Qualitative interviews and theoretical foundations in the field of research were used to prepare a questionnaire. After distributing the questionnaires, 319 questionnaires were collected and the entire process of research data analysis was done in SPSS statistical software and PLS structural equations. Results: The findings in the qualitative part of the research were categorized through interviews including 10 main categories: access to education, continuing education, cultural identity, literacy of cultural-artistic education, per capita study, cultural health, cultural capital, social capital and national independence, and 19 sub-categories as their subsets. The findings also showed that public libraries have a positive effect on cultural development indicators, i.e. the activities and services of public libraries can lead to an increase in cultural development among the population. Conclusions: The findings in the qualitative part through interviews include 10 main categories: access to education, continuing education, cultural identity, literacy of culturalartistic education, per capita study, cultural health, cultural capital, social capital, and national independence, and 19 subcategories were classified as their subcategories. Also, the findings showed that public libraries have a positive effect on cultural development indicators, that is, the activities and services of public libraries can lead to an increase in cultural development in society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Abstract Active use of berries in regional cuisines underlines gastronomic specifics of Russia. The present study focuses on three regions of Russian Siberia and establishes that edible berries are numerous there and determine specifics of the regional cuisine rooted into the cultural traditions. These cultural and gastronomic traditions developed during four centuries by Russian settlers in Siberia who adapted to severe natural conditions, explored new food resources, and interacted with the local peoples. If so, berries and berry products can be regarded as a kind of ethnic food. Modern berries-based tourism (bacatourism) initiatives and, particularly, berry picking and tasting at you-pick farms and raspberry festival are registered on the study territory. Sellers tend to position berry products as typically Siberian, which permits their use as regional, quasi-ethnic souvenirs. Berries determine significant gastronomic attractiveness of Southern Siberia, and further exploitation of this potential can contribute to sustainable development of this vast territory and maintaining its cultural identity within the broad and diverse Russian space.

Cultural development is often reflected in the emotional expression of various cultural carriers, such as literary works, movies, etc. Therefore, the cultural development can be analyzed through emotion analysis of the text, so as to sort out its context and obtain its development dynamics. This paper proposes a text emotion analysis method based on deep learning. The traditional neural network model mainly deals with the classification task of short texts in the form of word vectors, which causes the model to rely too much on the accuracy of word segmentation. In addition, the short texts have the characteristics of short corpus and divergent features. A text emotion classification model combing the Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) and Bi-directional Long Short-Term Memory (BiLSTM) is developed in this work. First, the BERT model is used to convert the trained text into a word-based vector representation. Then, the generated word vector is employed as the input of the BiLSTM to obtain the semantic representation of the context of the relevant word. By adding random dropout, the mechanism prevents the model from overfitting. Finally, the extracted feature vector is input to the fully connected layer, and the emotion category to which the text belongs is calculated through the Softmax function. Experiments show that in processing short texts, the proposed model based on BERT-BiLSTM is more accurate and reliable than the traditional neural network model using word vectors. The proposed method has a better analysis effect on the development of western culture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract The Big Rainbow Knit is a project informed and influenced by craftivist practices and culminated in the yarn bombing of Huddersfield train station by local, national and international communities of knitters in June 2021. As a landmark project within the WOVEN in Kirklees bi-annual festival, it became an important force for social cohesion in a Covid-19 context. This article introduces The Big Rainbow Knit as a specific case study within the wider context of Kirklees Council’s approach to place-based making. 1 As a textile festival WOVEN in Kirklees is made with, by and for local communities. We firstly address place-based making approaches in the contexts of craftivism and community practice with the aim of secondly, considering how The Big Rainbow Knit is a manifestation of co-creative participation in the spirit of social cohesion. Thirdly, we consider how the concept of the “glocal” is a means through which to reflect on the links between online and offline platforms. We argue that the hybrid between near and far in a “glocal” milieu allows for a range of voices (active knitters, audiences as recipients of yarn bombing activities and community group engagements with The Big Rainbow Knit) to become more visible as key agents in a place-based process. Collectively, these voices, gathered through a range of feedback mechanisms, have helped to change perceptions and attitudes toward knitting in a local authority context and to offer new insights into the ways in which the making-agency of knit can acquire value through place-based cultural development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The proximity of Saravan city to the Indian subcontinent and influence from the eastern lands of Iran has made Saravan the origin of cultural developments based on Sufism.Also, the role of Sunni Hanafi scholars in the political developments of the border regions of eastern Iran and the Indian subcontinent is an undeniable issue. Deoband school is responsible for the biggest contribution of this role-playing. After the spread of this school among the Sunni community, Hanafi Muslims were most influenced by it.On the other hand, the existence of religious schools influenced by Afghanistan and India has introduced Saravan as an important base of Sufism in the past ages.The emergence of the Deoband school in Saravan is more than eighty years old and has always been the source of extensive cultural developments in the east of Iran. The emergence of different schools such as Barilvi, Jamaat Tabligh, Maududi, Muslim Brotherhood and Salafi in this city is proof of the growth of religious activity in this region. Considering the diversity of Islamic sects and religions in Saravan, while examining the state of Saravan's cultural and religious developments in the past two hundred years, what should be discussed in this article; Finding this question is the basis of: What have been the factors influencing the political and cultural developments of Saravan and what is the role of the Muslim scholars of the region in the growth and diversity of Saravan's cultural and religious differences? Due to the historical nature of this research, the answers to the questions will be found with a descriptive-analytical method based on sources, documents and oral data and narrative documents through interviews and observations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]