Language shift or maintenance

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-45
Author(s):  
Maya Khemlani David ◽  
Mumtaz Ali ◽  
Gul Muhammad Baloch
Keyword(s):  
Heritage Language ◽  
Language Shift ◽  
The Other ◽  
Sindh Province ◽  
Linguistic Vitality ◽  
Regional Languages ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Domain Concept

Abstract Pakistan is a multilingual country with six major and over 59 minor languages. However, the languages used by the domains of power, (government, corporate sector, media and education), are English and Urdu. Compared to the other regional languages in Pakistan, the Sindhi language has a more emancipated position in the state-run schools and some other domains. The present study seeks to explore the extent to which the use of Sindhi language has been shifted or maintained, and to survey the patterns of language use in certain domains through Fishman’s domain concept for the determination of language shift within the community concerned. A mixed method data collection including questionnaires and in-depth interviews was conducted to find out whether Sindhis in the Sind province of Pakistan maintain their heritage language in specific domains and to ascertain the impact of Pakistan’s language policy on Sindhi language. The results show that Sindhis in Sindh province fully maintain their language and behold sentimental affiliation with it as part of their cultural identity. The Sindhis have successfully uplifted and maintained their language in education and other vital domains. The Sindhi community enjoys a higher ethno-linguistic vitality than the other ethnic groups in Pakistan.

scholarly journals Transformasi Industri Kreatif Batik Dalam Rangka Peningkatan Ketahanan Kerajinan Kain Batik (Studi di Dusun Giriloyo, Desa Wukirsari, Kecamatan Imogiri, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta)

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 348
Author(s):  
Darto Wahidin
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The Other ◽  
Creative Industry ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Interactive Analysis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Special Region

ABSTRACT This study aimed to described the transformation of the batik creative industry and identified the impact of the transformation of the batik creative industry in order to increased the resilience of batik fabric crafts in Giriloyo Hamlet, Wukirsari Village, Imogiri District, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta.This type of research used a qualitative approach, the research design used was phenomenology. The determination of the informants in this study was carried out by means of a purposive sampling that was chosen with specific considerations and objectives. Data obtained from various sources namely, observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and online studies. Data analysis in this study refered to the interactive analysis model proposed by Miles and Huberman.The results of this study found that the transformation that occurred in Giriloyo batik could be seen from the development of Giriloyo batik before and now that caused the transformation in the Giriloyo batik fabric craft. Forms of transformation that occured in the grip, motives, colors, marketing, and economics. During this time entrepreneurs and craftsmen in transforming the craft of batik cloth were facing various kinds of challenges. The results of transformation could be seen in the development of Giriloyo batik motifs and colors that had experienced combinations. The impact of the Giriloyo batik motif transformation on the resilience of batik fabric crafts could be seen from the increased production of batik fabrics and a more secure welfare. However, on the other hand there was pollution caused by the waste of the batik industry and the plagiarism of batik cloth. The strategy in increasing the resilience of Giriloyo batik fabric craft was carried out to faced the onslaught of batik originating from abroad, so that Giriloyo batik fabric craft could survive and be competitive.ABSTRAK             Penelitian ini mempunyai tujuan untuk mendeskripsikan transformasi industri kreatif batik dan mengidentifikasi dampak transformasi industri kreatif batik dalam rangka peningkatan ketahanan kerajinan kain batik di Dusun Giriloyo, Desa Wukirsari, Kecamatan Imogiri, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta.            Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, desain penelitian yang digunakan fenomenologi. Penentuan informan dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan cara purposive sampling yang dipilih dengan pertimbangan dan tujuan tertentu. Data diperoleh dari berbagai sumber, yakni observasi, wawancara mendalam, dokumentasi, dan studi online. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini mengacu pada model analisis interatif yang dikemukakan oleh Miles dan Huberman.Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa transformasi yang terjadi pada batik Giriloyo dapat dilihat dari perkembangan batik Giriloyo dulu dan sekarang yang menyebabkan terjadinya transformasi pada kerajinan kain batik Giriloyo. Bentuk transformasi yang terjadi pada pakem, motif, warna, pemasaran, dan ekonomi. Selama ini pengusaha dan perajin dalam mentransformasi kerajinan kain batik tersebut menghadapi berbagai macam tantangan. Hasil transformasi bisa dilihat pada pengembangan motif dan warna batik Giriloyo yang telah mengalami kombinasi. Dampak dari adanya transformasi motif batik Giriloyo terhadap ketahanan kerajinan kain batik dapat dilihat dari adanya peningkatan produksi kain batik dan kesejahteraan yang lebih terjamin. Namun, di sisi lain terjadinya pencemaran akibat limbah industri batik dan adanya penjiplakan kain batik tulis. Strategi dalam peningkatan ketahanan kerajinan kain batik Giriloyo dilakukan untuk menghadapi gempuran batik yang berasal dari luar negeri, agar kerajinankain batik Giriloyo tetap bertahan dan dapat bersaing.

scholarly journals Stochastic Fuzzy Algorithms for Impairment of Assets Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcel Ioan Bolos ◽  
Victoria Bogdan ◽  
Ioana Alexandra Bradea ◽  
Claudia Diana Sabau Popa ◽  
Dorina Nicoleta Popa
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Fuzzy Numbers ◽  
Cash Flows ◽  
The Other ◽  
Dual Purpose ◽  
Fuzzy Algorithms ◽  
Tangible Assets ◽  
The Impact

The present paper aims to analyze the impairment of tangible assets with the help of artificial intelligence. Stochastic fuzzy numbers have been introduced with a dual purpose: on one hand to estimate the cash flows generated by tangible assets exploitation and, on the other hand, to ensure the value ranges stratifications that define these cash flows. Estimation of cash flows using stochastic fuzzy numbers was based on cash flows generated by tangible assets in previous periods of operation. Also, based on the Lagrange multipliers, were introduced: the objective function of minimizing the standard deviations from the recorded value of the cash flows generated by the tangible assets, as well as the constraints caused by the impairment of tangible assets identification according to which the cash flows values must be equal to the annual value of the invested capital. Within the determination of the impairment value and stratification of the value ranges determined by the cash flows using stochastic fuzzy numbers, the impairment of assets risk was identified. Information provided by impairment of assets but also the impairment risks, is the basis of the decision-making measures taken to mitigate the impact of accumulated impairment losses on company’s financial performance.

scholarly journals Identifying Urban Traveling Hotspots Using an Interaction-Based Spatio-Temporal Data Field and Trajectory Data: A Case Study within the Sixth Ring Road of Beijing

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Disheng Yi ◽  
Yusi Liu ◽  
Jiahui Qin ◽  
Jing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Management ◽  
Spatial Clustering ◽  
Spatial Interaction ◽  
The Other ◽  
Temporal Data ◽  
Trajectory Data ◽  
Data Field ◽  
Spatio Temporal ◽  
The Impact

Exploring urban travelling hotspots has become a popular trend in geographic research in recent years. Their identification involved the idea of spatial autocorrelation and spatial clustering based on density in the previous research. However, there are some limitations to them, including the unremarkable results and the determination of various parameters. At the same time, none of them reflect the influences of their neighbors. Therefore, we used the concept of the data field and improved it with the impact of spatial interaction to solve those problems in this study. First of all, an interaction-based spatio-temporal data field identification for urban hotspots has been built. Then, the urban travelling hotspots of Beijing on weekdays and weekends are identified in six different periods. The detected hotspots are passed through qualitative and quantitative evaluations and compared with the other two methods. The results show that our method could discover more accurate hotspots than the other two methods. The spatio-temporal distributions of hotspots fit commuting activities, business activities, and nightlife activities on weekdays, and the hotspots discovered at weekends depict the entertainment activities of residents. Finally, we further discuss the spatial structures of urban hotspots in a particular period (09:00–12:00) as an example. It reflects the strong regularity of human travelling on weekdays, while human activities are more varied on weekends. Overall, this work has a certain theoretical and practical value for urban planning and traffic management.

scholarly journals A Fuzzy Best Worst approach to the determination of the importance level of digital supply chain on sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1366-1379
Author(s):  
Kevser Arman ◽  
Arzu Organ
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
The Other ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Day By Day ◽  
Best Worst Method

In today's world where the importance of digitalization is increasing day by day, companies to increase their competitiveness have focused on digital supply chain instead of traditional supply chain. In a world where resources are constantly decreasing, the concept of sustainability has become very crucial in every part of life. Digital technologies, on the other hand, have a direct relationship with sustainability. Sustainability has three main dimensions: economic, environmental, and social. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate digital supply chain on 3 basic dimensions of sustainability. For this purpose, Fuzzy Best Worst Method (F-BWM) was used to define the importance level of criteria. Findings reveal that the concept of sustainability in textile firms in Turkey is generally perceived within an economic and environmental area, rather than within a social dimension. This study is very important in putting forward digital technologies which utilizing in supply chain and the impact of the digital supply chain on sustainability.

scholarly journals MODELING OF THE OPTIMAL DISTRIBUTION OF MOTORWAY OVERPASSES ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE A4 MOTORWAY SECTION

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanisław BACIOR ◽  
Barbara PRUS ◽  
Małgorzata DUDZIŃSKA
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Other ◽  
Toxic Impact ◽  
Innovative Method ◽  
Alternative Location ◽  
Under Construction ◽  
The Impact

The developed, innovative method of estimating the impact of motorway on agricultural land allows determination of all the losses associated with the directions of this impact. The basis for the determination of losses is the analysis of variability in land use and the quality classes and location of access roads to the land along the axis of the planned motorway. The approved measure of the multidirectional impact of the motorway on agricultural land is a change in the value of land, which is designated taking into account the differentiation of their suitability for agricultural production. The developed method of determining the impact of motorway on agricultural land was presented on the example of A4 motorway section between Bratkowice and Mrowla. The existing section of motorway was assessed and then for the same section the calculations were made again, but with an alternative location of the motorway overpasses. In the case of the existing section, the construction of one kilometer of the section of motorway under consideration will result in a reduction in the value of agricultural land of 1725 cereal units. Acquisition of land for the construction of the motorway and its negative impact cover about 69% of the total reduction in value of agricultural land. The remaining 31% of the land value reduction is related to the increase in transport and the deterioration of the parcels layout. On the other hand, in the case of the section with alternative arrangement of viaducts, the value of agricultural land is reduced of 1538 cereal units. Acquisition of land under construction and its toxic impact will be equal 75%, while the combined effect of transport growth and deterioration of the layout makes 25%.

scholarly journals The impact of religion on language maintenance and shift

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seong Lin Ding ◽  
Kim Leng Goh
Keyword(s):  
Heritage Language ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Language Maintenance ◽  
Language Shift ◽  
Religious Institutions ◽  
Religious Groups ◽  
Heritage Language Maintenance ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Language Maintenance And Shift ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTThis article explores religious impact on language maintenance and language shift in two Hakka communities in Malaysia. While research has shown a trend towards language shift in these communities, whether religious institutions can play a role in heritage language maintenance remained unclear. The key findings are as follows: (i) language use patterns differ among various religious groups; (ii) this difference is due mainly to religious practices, that is, whether a heritage language is used as the ‘language of religion’; and (iii) most religious institutions, except Taoist temples and Basel churches, seem to fuel shifting. However, the tendency to move towards the ‘bi-language of religion’ threatens even the efforts of Basel churches. The study indicates interesting possibilities regarding religious impact but also shows, paradoxically, that the priority of Hakka-based religious institutions is to promote their religions, not to sustain the threatened heritage language. (Language maintenance, language shift, religious impact, Hakka Chinese community)*

The reemergence of İstanbul’s film industry: a path-dependence perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 61-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özlem Öz ◽  
Kaya Özkaracalar
Keyword(s):  
Path Dependence ◽  
Film Industry ◽  
Spatial Dynamics ◽  
Historical Analysis ◽  
The Other ◽  
Location Analysis ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Historical Center ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

AbstractThis article analyzes the reemergence of the film industry in İstanbul since the mid-1990s. In exploring the industrial and spatial dynamics of this process of reemergence, we employ the perspective of path dependence, conducted with the aid of historical analysis and in-depth interviews with the key actors of the sector. By zooming in on the details of this industry’s reemergence, we uncover the specifics of the process of revival in terms of both the industry itself and of location. Analysis of the industry reveals the impact on the revival of İstanbul’s film sector of system-wide developments, the key roles played by the advertising and television sectors, and entrepreneurial initiatives. Analysis of location, on the other hand, reveals that, following the collapse of Yeşilçam—the historical center of İstanbul’s film industry—two new clusters have emerged, one located in the vicinity of the old center (Beyoğlu) and the other in a rising commercial district (Levent).

scholarly journals Streaming Minority Languages: The Case of Basque Language Cinema on Netflix

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-115
Author(s):  
Katixa Agirre
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Minority Languages ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Production Distribution ◽  
Consumption Model ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
The Way

This article explores the way Basque language cinema is adapting to streaming platforms, focusing on the case of the three Basque language films that have made it to Netflix: Loreak (2014), Handia (2017) and Errementari (2018). Firstly, it explains Netflix particularities and its emphasis on diversity, among other reasons that could explain the platform’s interest in these particular films. Secondly, it describes the way these aforementioned films have landed on Netflix and the impact this exhibition has had. I base my research on in-depth interviews with directors Jon Garaño and Paul Urkijo as well as producer Xabi Berzosa to know the insights of the process. More broadly, the article discusses the impact that becoming available on Netflix and other SVOD platforms might have for Basque cinema, especially when it comes to production and transnational distribution. On the other hand, I will also point at the challenges that this new landscape poses for the Basque audiovisual industry, and non-hegemonic languages in general. The streaming revolution, of which Netflix is currently the epitome, is changing the production, distribution, exhibition and consumption model globally, and policy makers and Basque institutions should take this transformation seriously. Loreak, Handia and Errementari should not just become happy exceptions.

scholarly journals SOCIAL CONFLICT DUE TO THE CONTROVERSY OF MOSQUE’S QIBLA DIRECTION IN SEJIRAM VILLAGE, SAMBAS REGENCY

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Reza Akbar ◽  
Asman Asman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Conflict ◽  
Field Research ◽  
The Other ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
The Social ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Positive Effect

Determination of the direction of Qibla precisely becomes very important, especially when preparing for the construction of a mosque. A mosque that the course of Qibla can determine deviates from its intended direction; this is because of many factors, such as measurement and calculation errors, tool use errors, or errors due to the construction of the Mosque. Deviation in the direction of Qibla of a mosque can cause social conflict, such as happened in Sejiram Village, Sambas Regency, in 2010-2011. This study aims to describe the social conflict that occurred in Sejiram Village due to the controversy of the direction of the Mosque’s Qibla and its impacts. This research is qualitative research with a pattern of field research through in-depth interviews to obtain primary data. Based on this research, it found that young people wanted a change in the direction of the Mosque’s Qibla after it proved to the deviant. On the other hand, older people rejected it. The social conflict has an impact on the loosening of relations between parties who got involved in the conflict. However, this conflict turned out to have a positive effect, namely increasing public knowledge about the importance of accuracy in Qibla direction, encouragement to increase understanding in worship, and slowly reducing traditions that not suggested in Islam.

Public intellectualism and the impact agenda: international perspectives

2020 ◽  
pp. 115-136
Author(s):  
Katherine E. Smith ◽  
Justyna Bandola-Gill ◽  
Nasar Meer ◽  
Ellen Stewart ◽  
Richard Watermeyer
Keyword(s):  
Research Impact ◽  
The Other ◽  
Public Intellectuals ◽  
High Profile ◽  
International Perspectives ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Research And Policy

This chapter uses six in-depth interviews with high profile academics in a range of countries that have an interest in the notion of research impact: Australia, Canada, the UK and the US. Three of our interviewees are what we term ‘public intellectuals’, while the other three, each of whom works at the intersection of research and policy, we term ‘academic interlocutors’. These perspectives allow us to consider how academics working within and beyond the UK, with some contrasting views about external engagement, view notions of ‘public intellectualism’, ‘relevance’ and ‘impact’.

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