Hasil untuk "Discourse analysis"

Hilde Nijland, Sumit Vij, Jeroen Warner

Urban wetlands are essential for sustaining biodiversity, mitigating floods and supporting livelihoods, yet they are among the planet’s most threatened ecosystems. In Guwahati, a rapidly urbanising capital city in Northeast India, wetlands are a critical urban commons. They are shared spaces managed and used by urban communities, and are vital to collective wellbeing. They currently face threats from urban agglomeration, and there remains a significant gap in the understanding of how different and often contesting discourses shape perceptions, uses and governance of these wetlands. This research, therefore, addresses the key question: How are the discourses surrounding Guwahati’s wetlands contested? Employing critical discourse analysis, data collection methods included semi-structured interviews with residents across Guwahati and field observations in the two wetland areas of Deepor Beel and Silsako Beel. Findings suggest that the state (municipal and other line agencies) primarily frames wetlands as a resource for driving urban development – a discourse that is reinforced by the state’s practices. This reflects a growing detachment from these ecosystems and a clear progression towards state control and commodification, where wetlands are transformed from urban commons and meaningful 'places’ into abstract, commercialised 'spaces'. These discourses are used by both the state and several residents, but are challenged by environmentally conscious residents and civil society groups advocating for wetland preservation. These contestations illustrate the complex and conflicting values attributed to urban wetlands. Currently, the state’s modernity agenda seems to take precedence, resulting in their increasing commodification.

Samar J. Melhem, Hamzeh Almomani, Rimal Mousa et al.

Background: Social media is now a major arena for Arabic women's health discourse in the MENA region, yet it is unclear how pharmacists' expertise influences both the accuracy and visibility of information across platforms. Objective: To compare pharmacists' visibility and accuracy with other author groups and to assess how platform, sentiment, and follower dynamics shape the gap between information quality and reach. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional content analysis of 682 public Arabic-language posts on women's self-medication and over-the-counter care from Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, and X (January 2024–March 2025). Two independent coders rated accuracy on a four-point scale and classified sentiment (κ > 0.80). Engagement was summarized using the Virtual Presence Index (VPI), an equally weighted composite of standardized likes, comments, and shares/reposts. Proportional-odds ordinal logistic regression modeled predictors of higher accuracy; a non-circular binary logistic model examined determinants of high engagement (above-median VPI) with platform, author type, sentiment, topic, and linear plus quadratic log₁₀(follower count) as covariates. Results: Pharmacists authored 49.6 % of posts; physicians and other health professionals contributed 37.1 %. Overall, 71.8 % of posts were rated accurate, rising to 94.1 % for pharmacist-authored content. Platform was the strongest predictor of accuracy: compared with Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, and X had higher odds of higher accuracy, with TikTok showing a smaller but significant advantage. Pharmacist authorship independently predicted higher accuracy, whereas follower count did not. For engagement, platform dominated. With X as the reference, all other platforms had lower adjusted odds of high VPI. Positive sentiment increased the likelihood of high VPI, and follower count showed a U-shaped association, with mid-sized accounts disadvantaged. After adjustment, author-type differences in visibility were modest: pharmacists' posts were more accurate but did not enjoy consistent visibility advantages, especially on highly visual, fast-scroll platforms. Conclusion: In Arabic women's health discourse online, who speaks matters less for reach than where and how they speak. Pharmacists deliver the most accurate content but often remain “invisible experts” in environments that reward aesthetics and emotion over credentials. The VPI helps quantify this quality–reach gap and can guide platform-specific, culturally attuned strategies to make evidence-based voices more discoverable.

Shyon Parsa, Sulaiman Somani, Albert J. Rogers et al.

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide, and patient perceptions significantly influence shared treatment decisions. Artificial intelligence–driven analysis of social media may offer valuable insights into contemporary public attitudes toward AF outside clinical settings. Methods This qualitative study used large language modeling and advanced artificial intelligence topic modeling techniques to analyze public perceptions of AF from Reddit discussions between April 2006 and November 2023. Results We curated 86 323 AF‐related conversations (18 754 posts, 67 569 comments) across 38 183 unique users by searching terms related to AF. Our topic modeling identified 65 distinct discussion topics organized into 9 thematic groups, with topics including personal experiences with treatments (eg, ablation, rate versus rhythm control), roles of health care providers and community support, AF triggers (diet, illicit substances, supplements, stress, caffeine), and anecdotes highlighting the difficulties of living with AF. Discussions commonly reflected 3 main themes: (1) advantages and limitations of wearable devices for AF monitoring, (2) hesitancy and misconceptions about AF treatment, and (3) patient‐centered challenges following an AF diagnosis. Conclusions The artificial intelligence–enabled analysis underscored substantial public discourse around patient experiences with AF detection and management. Leveraging social media data to understand patient perspectives on cardiovascular health may inform patient‐centered resources and future research directions to better support patients living with AF.

Alexander A. Barkovich, Ekaterina S. Astapkina

The authors perform the linguistic analysis of neural network modeling of the semantic field “Internet” on the material of available online Russian-language content. The relevance of the study is ensured by the quality and quantity of the linguistic material in the “big data” format and by an innovative methodological approach to its meta-description with neural network instruments. The study is aimed at giving a linguistic characteristic of neural network modeling of the semantic field “Internet” in Russian-language discourse. The material was Russian-language Internet content. The volume of the content had not been limited to obtain statistically representative metadata. This approach corresponds to the mainly declarative limitations of the Internet discourse functionality. Due to the focus on the “intelligent” algorithms for processing Internet content, such as basic for our research OpenAI project, the high referentiality of language data was ensured. The authors used a wide range of methods, from component analysis to discourse analysis, with modern neural network instruments. A two-dimensional neural network modeling was carried out with cluster and stratum analysis of language units associated with the conceptual phenomenon Internet. The conducted research demonstrated the potential of neural network modeling techniques to study the semantic field “Internet”. The modeling identified and verified a wide range of language units whose speech functionality was associated with the conceptual phenomenon Internet as the core of the corresponding semantic field. The results obtained are promising; we can confidently implement the neural network modeling patterns tested in this study into linguistic practice. This, in turn, will develop the paradigm of linguistics, modernize methodological approaches to language functioning, and identify and qualify speech innovations.

Ardaneswari Dyah Pitaloka Citraresmi, Sri Gunani Partiwi, Ratna Sari Dewi

The creative industry has experienced rapid expansion in emerging economies, substantially contributing to employment and economic growth. However, despite this expansion, understanding how multiple workforce-related factors jointly influence creative performance remains limited. This study’s main contribution is to offer an integrated perspective on how workforce resilience, sustainability, and digital readiness collectively shape the creative output of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). We used a mixed-methods design to collect data through surveys and in-depth interviews with owners and employees to capture insights on adaptability, well-being, and digital competencies. Results derived from Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) reveal that resilient and sustainable workforces positively affect creative performance, with digital readiness as a crucial mediator. This study highlights the importance of digital adoption strategies and workforce preparedness in an evolving industry landscape. Importance-Performance Map Analysis further identifies psychosocial risk management, employee well-being, and workplace safety as high-priority yet underdeveloped areas requiring immediate attention. By clearly articulating how an integrated approach to resilience, sustainability, and digital readiness advances theoretical and practical discourse, this work provides actionable insights for policymakers and MSMEs practitioners seeking to enhance innovation and maintain competitiveness in the face of ongoing digital disruption.

Alina Pop, Filip Alexandrescu

The article examines how the crisis phenomenon is discussed in the Romanian public communication environment. The authors argue that in the current context, where society is marked by multiple crises, the term "permacrisis" has become relevant, describing a state of permanent crisis affecting the society at multiple levels. The authors analysed how the topic of crisis has been represented in the Romanian media, focusing on articles published online between 2017 and 2022. Through quantitative and qualitative analysis, the study highlights a significant increase in crisis-related mentions since 2020, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase indicates a shift in public perception and media discourse, suggesting the normalisation and acceptance of the crisis as a constant state. Four dominant themes associated with the crisis were identified in media discourse: the economic crisis, the health crisis generated by COVID-19, the domestic political crisis and the crisis generated by the war in Ukraine. These themes illustrate the different facets of the permacrisis in Romania, from the economic and social impact, to political uncertainty and the consequences of pandemics and geopolitical conflicts. The paper highlights the importance of recognising and understanding the phenomenon of permacrisis in Romanian society in order to develop more effective strategies for managing crises and building a more resilient society.

Yusriah Dzinnun, Hasse Jubba, Muh Azhar et al.

The urgency of this research lies in the need to understand the trends, contributions, and dynamics of women's political participation globally. This article aims to map studies that focus on women's political participation. Research methods include bibliometric analysis with data sources from the Scopus database. The study's findings reflect significant growth in women's political participation research, especially in recent years, with distribution varying by country and research theme. The research findings also show that although there are themes that have received attention, there are still areas that need to be explored further, such as intersectionality, gender equality, gender, and the impact of social media that provide insight into the complexity of women's political participation issues. This study recommends the need for increased research and local understanding of the factors influencing women's political participation in Indonesia to strengthen women's role in politics by learning from other countries that have successfully implemented inclusive policies. In addition, by involving various parties, including the government, research institutions, and civil society, Indonesia can create an environment that supports, empowers, and encourages women's political participation optimally. The implications of these findings not only help shape academic discourse, but also lay the foundation for concrete efforts to achieve gender equality and women's empowerment in the wider political sphere.

Kirsten Carter McKee

Over the last decade, analyses of Scotland’s historic global diasporas have incorporated more pronounced conversations on how Scotland’s current political, social, and economic contexts are rooted in the legacies of the British Empire. While this has produced narratives highlighting Scotland’s key role in imperial expansion, the resonance of this in establishing and perpetuating systems of white oppression are less widely addressed in Scotland’s consciousness of its own identity. Through consideration of how architecture’s cultural analogies reflect and represent Imperial ideologies, this paper will explore the resonance of architectural urban discourse funded by the outputs of the British Empire. It will discuss how an architecturally focused reading of our built environment can clearly recognise the systemic legacies of colonialism and imperialism within our urban realm, and further enhance inclusive narratives of Scotland’s heritage. This will highlight how a more nuanced approach to reading the historic built environment is necessary to challenge established current authorised heritage discourse of white male histories. It will demonstrate the function of the built environment in telling stories of Scotland’s prominent role in Empire and how this supports a human-rights based approach to heritage analysis.

Boris I. Bednyi, Nikolay V. Rybakov, Nadezhda A. Khodeeva

Modern Russian postgraduate school is institutionally oriented towards the reproduction of the personnel potential for science and higher education. Since the career trajectories of a significant part of PhD graduates go beyond the academic labor market, the scientific and pedagogical community is discussing the prospects for the development of the so-called professional postgraduate studies in Russia, which should provide targeted training of highly qualified personnel for knowledge-intensive sectors of the economy and the sphere of intellectual services. The discourse on professional postgraduate studies is focused on the possibility of adapting the effective practices of foreign universities, and, unfortunately, is currently not supported by quantitative data on the demand for such a format of postgraduate training in Russia. The purpose of this study is an empirical analysis of the demand for professional postgraduate studies in the field of technical sciences. Using data on PhD graduates who successfully defended dissertations in technical sciences in 2019 as an example, for the first time a quantitative assessment was made of the prevalence of practice-oriented dissertations, the authors of which are employees of organizations in the knowledge-intensive sectors of the economy. The empirical basis of the study was the publicly available data on the defense of dissertations for the degree of candidate of technical sciences in Russia in 2019 (N=1663). For a detailed analysis, dissertation materials were selected, which contained information about postgraduate studies and the place of employment of dissertators (N=715). As a result of the study, parameters were determined that characterize the degree of prevalence in Russia of practice-oriented dissertations on various disciplinary groups of technical sciences, including: the proportion of PhD graduates employed outside the academic sphere; the proportion of dissertations thematically related to the professional activities of their authors; prevalence of preparation of dissertations on the basis of enterprises of the real sector of the economy; differences in socio-demographic characteristics and publication activity of PhD graduates working on dissertations at universities and in science-intensive business organizations. On the basis of the analysis, a conclusion is made about the expediency of developing professional postgraduate programs in the field of engineering and technology aimed at staffing the innovation sphere, as well as legitimizing the special requirements for these programs and practice-oriented dissertations prepared during their implementation.

Andreas Herzog

Dr. Athar Rashid

Formal visits to friendly regions have grown in popularity worldwide in recent years. Heads of state addresses are analysed from a unique perspective. Positive discourse analysis of speeches by international leaders has garnered attention, particularly in Pakistan, following Turkey's president's four visits to the country over the last decade. For the fourth time, he was given the opportunity to address the joint session of parliament. Since their independence, Turkey and Pakistan have had a friendly relationship, and even before that, the people of the region fought to defend the Ottoman Empire during World War II. The people of the subcontinent were active participants in the process, pleading with the British government to maintain the Khilafat system. Very little research has been conducted on presidential speeches, particularly those delivered by Turkish leaders. As a result, the focus of this research paper is on President Erdogan's speeches to the Pakistani Parliament, delivered on November 17, 2016, and February 14, 2020. This study employs a corpus-assisted positive discourse analysis approach in which the concordance patterns obtained from the corpora have been explained in the light of positive discourse analysis. The findings of the study indicate that President Erdogan's speeches are brimming with optimistic language. He tries to establish a brotherly bond with his listeners through mutual equality, respect, love, and strategic collaboration. He seems to be convinced that it is necessary to emphasise the Islamic bond that exists between the two brotherly states. The current paper is noteworthy because it applies positive discourse analysis to Turkish leaders' speeches, broadening its application scope and enriching the research content of positive discourse analysis through a corpus-informed approach. 

Sonja Zdravkova Djeparoska

Although dance as a topic has been explored through various theoretical and thematic discourse, little attention has been paid to the presence of dance motifs in Christian imagery. An examination of Orthodox Macedonian medieval fresco painting provides a fascinating point of entry into this overlooked subject. Analysis reveals the presence of two dominant approaches, conditioned primarily by the position of dancing in the philosophical-ethical discourse present in the Bible and other late antique and medieval theological texts. Some frescoes and icons show the body as a channel through which the Lord is glorified. Others show it as an instrument and reflection of immorality instigated by demonic powers. As in each approach, the bodies have differing semantic qualities, valuable information can be obtained about the performing practices present in this historical period.

Fatemeh Bayatfar, Najmeh Shobeiri

Quality assessment of literary texts translation has always been irregular since some theorists believe that faithful translation to the original text is impossible. Therefore, through time, various theories for literary texts assessment have been created. In this paper with the comparative study of the value system of Lorca's "The moon" romance discourse and its Persian translation by Shamloo, has been emphasized the importance of discourse and context in the analysis and translation of literary texts, via investigating the factors such as assumption, previous background, utterances, the principle of cooperation, connection and coherence and theme. Besides, it has been shown that to what extent the translator could remain faithful to the source text by observing the discourse and context of the target language; as in this way Shamloo in the translation of “The moon” romance, has preserved all the linguistic coherence and also established rhetorical coherences except in one case. Therefore, by assuming that we know the necessity of paying attention to the discourse and context of the source-language and target-language in translation, Shampoo’s translation of “The moon” romance could be considered a faithful translation to the original text.

Matthieu Burnay, Eva Pils

This paper offers a critical and historical analysis of the transformation of citizenship in China in a way that challenges both legal orientalism and the overall discourse on Chinese “characteristics” and “exceptionalism”. It aims to uncover how citizenship has been transformed “structurally” (Solinger 1999) as well as through “acts of citizenship” (Jakimow 2012). The paper will therefore not only look at how the One-Party State defines citizenship, uses it as an instrument of repression and population control, but also how citizens themselves can contribute to a new narrative on citizenship and driver of contestation in China. The paper will argue that the transformation of citizenship has contributed to the reinforcement of the fragmented and transnational nature of Chinese citizenship.

Buriak Larysa

The aim of the research is the reconstruction of the biographical world of Kateryna Mykhailivna Antonovych and actualizing her figure in the scientific domestic discourse. The research methodology is based on strategies and scientific approaches of interdisciplinarity, which are provided via an array of methods namely source analysis, historical and biographical reconstruction, culturological criticism. Scientific novelty is found in reconstructing Kateryna Antonovych's biographical world as a personal cultural space, which appears as the embodiment of her self-presentations and the crossroads of self-identifications. The diversity of the biographical world is revealed through the actualization of personal memories in a variety of contexts of the epoch, challenges of emigration, cultural transformations. Kateryna Antonovych's archival autobiographical documents, together with memoirs published in exile, bring us closer to understanding her character, worldviews, artistic and aesthetic preferences. These documents show how the concepts-symbols "places of generations" and "memorable places" provide a convenient mechanism for reconstructing the compositional model of the biographical world. It is noted that talking about herself, family and her surroundings, Kateryna Antonovych captures the key events of her life, that mark her priorities of self-identification, namely being the representative of the Serebriakov / Antonovуch family and a painter. Conclusions. The reconstruction of Kateryna Antonovych's biographical world shows a system of identities formed under the influence of family traditions, Ukrainian intellectual environment, intergenerational solidarity, as well as art trends and cultural spaces of Kharkiv, Kyiv, St. Petersburg, Munich, Prague and other European art centres. "Places of generations" - ancestry, family houses, family stories and traditions are the embodiment of moral and ideological imperatives of Kateryna Antonovych. At the same time cultural loci in her autobiographical perception points to especially important "memorable places" on the way to mastering artistic skills and self-realization.

Sandra Mara Moraes Lima

Review

Madhura Joshi

This article aims to explore the notion of linguistic community as it is expressed in social and political discourses in India. How are the implicit links between the notion of linguistic community and religious identities expressed in discourse ? How do the processes of creation of geographical boundaries and discourses on identity influence the identification of self and of the others in social interactions ? An attempt will be made to address these questions through an analysis of extracts from interviews done during fieldwork.

Julia Őri

The concept of paratopia in Dominique Maingueneau’s literary discourse analysis designates the writers’ paradoxical location, their oscillation between belonging and not belonging to the literary field and to the society. This in-between situation is also characteristic to bilingual people, and as such translingual writers (Steven Kellman, Translingual Imagination, 2000) are outsiders twice over in comparison to other authors: they also live between their original and their adopted societies. The specificity of translingual paratopia consists in the possibility of bilinguals to use their “other” culture or language as a source of legitimization in their adopted society’s literary field. The fluctuation may be observed in different dimensions of literary works, as it is demonstrated by the analysis of the Franco-Hungarian writer, Katalin Molnár’s novel, Lamour Dieu (1999). Since her early texts, Molnár has challenged the validity of linguistic correctness; she plays with the boundaries of text and the limits of language. In her novel too, she transgresses literary forms, rules of grammar, she incorporates Hungarian proverbs and intertextual references into the French text and she creates neologisms that reflect a personal universe. Hence she portrays an image of in-betweenness: she is situated between forms, languages, cultures and universes.

Ana Lucia Trevisan

CAMPOS, Maria Inês Batista. A construção da identidade nacional nas crônicas da Revista do Brasil. São Paulo: Olho d’Água/FAPESP, 2010, 274 p.

CJSDW Editorial Staff