Sociological studies on nationalism in Japan

2021 ◽  
pp. 026858092110053
Author(s):  
Shunsuke Tanabe
Keyword(s):  
International Scale ◽  
Current State ◽  
Sociological Studies ◽  
Japanese Nationalism

Issues regarding nationalism have been increasing since the 1990s on an international scale. This article reviews and summarizes the current state of sociological studies concerning Japanese nationalism and the changes therein, as many sociologists in Japan have focused on nationalism and its related problems. The first half of the article examines historical sociological studies about the emergence and development of nationalism in Japan, which demystify the fictions concerning Japan’s ethnic and cultural homogeneity and describe the specific historical roots of this myth. The latter half of the article reviews various aspects of modern sociological works on Japanese nationalism. While some studies empirically show various forms of nationalism, others demonstrate political components of Japanese nationalism or inquire about this recent phenomenon and related issues that have arisen since the 2010s.

scholarly journals INTERPRETATION OF GENDER IN MERITOCRATIC DISCOURSE AT ACADEMIA: UKRAINIAN CASE

ASJ. ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (43) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
I. Zumrutdal
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Communicative Action ◽  
Academic Discourse ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Social Construct ◽  
Current State ◽  
The University ◽  
Sociological Studies

The paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of gender as a performative social construct within topical frameworks of critical discourse analysis. Our study considers meritocratic academic discourse as one which manifasts itself in a multitude of ways in communicative action including the binary possibilities that we encounter in language. The communication of a gender in academia involves not just a performativity but also its reception in the meritocratic academic discourse. The study is framed by the context of the current state of the university sector and is based on linguistic and sociological studies at two universities in Ukraine.

scholarly journals Current State and Prospects of the Russian Theory of Law and State Part 2

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
V V Lapaeva
Keyword(s):  
General Characteristic ◽  
Sociology Of Law ◽  
Philosophy Of Law ◽  
Legal Studies ◽  
Legal Ideology ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Russian Law ◽  
Theory Of Law ◽  
Sociological Studies

Article deals with general characteristic of current state of the Russian theory of law, which is examined in the unity of such aspects as philosophy of law, sociology of law and legal dogmatics. For the philosophy of law the main direction of efforts should be connected with development of general doctrinal type of understanding of law, which would correspond to a human-centric legal ideology, assumed as the basis of the Constitution of the Russian Federation. The task of sociology of law is seen, first of all, in development on the basis of such understanding of law of theoretical-methodological basis for study of social conditionality of legislation and efficiency of its application. The proper transfer of the results of philosophical and legal and legal and sociological studies, conducted within the framework of the theory of law, at the level of law-making and law enforcement practice requires the development of an adequate legal dogmatics. The author substantiates the need for development of the human-centric dogma of the Russian law as such a system of legal-dogmatic constructions, which would specify the principle of human rights priority. Special attention is paid to disclosure of cognitive potential of libertarian juristic type of understanding of law in respect of each of the chosen directions of theoretical and legal studies.

scholarly journals Current State and Prospects of the Russian Theory of Law and State Part 1

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 20-31
Author(s):  
V V Lapaeva
Keyword(s):  
General Characteristic ◽  
Sociology Of Law ◽  
Philosophy Of Law ◽  
Legal Studies ◽  
Legal Ideology ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Russian Law ◽  
Theory Of Law ◽  
Sociological Studies

Article deals with general characteristic of current state of the Russian theory of law, which is examined in the unity of such aspects as philosophy of law, sociology of law and legal dogmatics. In author’s opinion, prospects for development on each of these directions should be determined by the main social demand, inverted to the theory of law, which consists of development of criteria of distinguishing law from arbitrariness, exercised in the form of law. For the philosophy of law the main direction of efforts should be connected with development of general doctrinal type of understanding of law, which would correspond to a human-centric legal ideology, assumed as the basis of the Constitution of the Russian Federation. The task of sociology of law is seen, first of all, in development on the basis of such understanding of law of theoretical-methodological basis for study of social conditionality of legislation and efficiency of its application. The proper transfer of the results of philosophical and legal and legal and sociological studies, conducted within the framework of the theory of law, at the level of law-making and law enforcement practice requires the development of an adequate legal dogmatics. The author substantiates the need for development of the human-centric dogma of the Russian law as such a system of legal-dogmatic constructions, which would specify the principle of human rights priority. Special attention is paid to disclosure of cognitive potential of libertarian juristic type of understanding of law in respect of each of the chosen directions of theoretical and legal studies.

TRUE YOUNG PATRIOT: ACCORDING TO SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH

2020 ◽  
pp. 49-53
Author(s):  
Rozhkova L.V. ◽  
Dubina A.Sh. ◽  
Salnikova O.V. ◽  
Vlazneva S.A.
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
Russian Regions ◽  
Value System ◽  
Living Space ◽  
Current State ◽  
Basic Characteristics ◽  
Sociological Studies ◽  
Behavioral Attitudes ◽  
Normative Value

The article discusses features of patriotism and patriotic orientations of modern youth. Features of understanding patriotism among young people are considered on the basis of materials from all-Russian and author's sociological studies among young people in Russian regions, analysis of main characteristics of youth patriotic orientations is carried out. Study of youth patriotism are in the field of increased attention of scientists in connection with consequences of the post-Soviet reforms, which contributed to transformation of normative-value system and negatively affected formation and development of spiritual and moral values of Russians. The author's interest is focused on dynamics and current state of value patriotic complex of youth. This problem seems to be extremely relevant, since value foundation of young people will directly influence progressive future development of the whole society. Real patriotism of all Russians and young people is quite rare in everyday life. It includes not just love, affection to the homeland as patriotic feelings, patriotic values such as willingness to make sacrifices for the sake of their Fatherland, but also patriotic activities aimed at transforming living space in accordance with their role as a responsible representative of civil society and state. All-Russian studies indicate the discrepancy between declared principles and behavioral attitudes of youth. This requires turning to comprehensive analysis of patriotism in youth environment, detecting indicators of patriotism and identifying typical basic characteristics of true young patriots of Russia.

Standardization and standards in Bulgarian libraries: Current state

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 726-737
Author(s):  
Rositsa Dobreva Krasteva
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Current State ◽  
Software Product ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Sociological Studies ◽  
One Way Anova ◽  
Research Analysis

The article contains the results of an empirical study conducted in the early 2018 through a survey conducted among the libraries in Bulgaria. Data obtained were processed by the software product for mathematical analysis of statistical data SPSS for Windows 19.0. The aim of the study is to create a complete picture of the Bulgarian library system in terms of understanding the benefits of standardization activity and the application of specific standards in the field of library activities. The applied research methods are: research, analysis and synthesis of information received, a comparative analysis between different groups of libraries participated in the survey. In order to specify the psychometric characteristics of the methods and verification of the working hypothesis, the following methods for statistical processing were applied: descriptive statistics; correlation analysis; factorial analysis; one-way ANOVA test. This study is the first large-scale study of its kind on standardization among Bulgarian libraries. Its contributions can be assigned to those that enrich the theory and methodology of sociological studies in the field of library activities. As a result of the survey the current level of application of the specific national, branch and international standards in the Bulgarian libraries was established. Measures have been identified to promote the standardization activity in the field of library activities. Data gathered from the survey contribute to the development of methodology and curricula for online training of the library specialists, according to their specific needs and interest.

ESEM - A multipurpose surface Electron Microscope

1986 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 632-633 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.D. Danilatos
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Environmental Scanning ◽  
Gas Composition ◽  
Saturated Water Vapor ◽  
Surface Electron ◽  
Current State ◽  
Saturated Water ◽  
New Type ◽  
Temperature And Pressure

Over recent years a new type of electron microscope - the environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM) - has been developed for the examination of specimen surfaces in the presence of gases. A detailed series of reports on the system has appeared elsewhere. A review summary of the current state and potential of the system is presented here.The gas composition, temperature and pressure can be varied in the specimen chamber of the ESEM. With air, the pressure can be up to one atmosphere (about 1000 mbar). Environments with fully saturated water vapor only at room temperature (20-30 mbar) can be easily maintained whilst liquid water or other solutions, together with uncoated specimens, can be imaged routinely during various applications.

Recent applications of TEM to the study of interfaces

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 308-309
Author(s):  
C. Barry Carter
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Sample Preparation ◽  
Grain Boundaries ◽  
Diffuse Scattering ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Amorphous Material ◽  
Contrast Imaging ◽  
Current State ◽  
Actual Nature ◽  
High Resolution Images

This paper will review the current state of understanding of interface structure and highlight some of the future needs and problems which must be overcome. The study of this subject can be separated into three different topics: 1) the fundamental electron microscopy aspects, 2) material-specific features of the study and 3) the characteristics of the particular interfaces. The two topics which are relevant to most studies are the choice of imaging techniques and sample preparation. The techniques used to study interfaces in the TEM include high-resolution imaging, conventional diffraction-contrast imaging, and phase-contrast imaging (Fresnel fringe images, diffuse scattering). The material studied affects not only the characteristics of the interfaces (through changes in bonding, etc.) but also the method used for sample preparation which may in turn have a significant affect on the resulting image. Finally, the actual nature and geometry of the interface must be considered. For example, it has become increasingly clear that the plane of the interface is particularly important whenever at least one of the adjoining grains is crystalline.A particularly productive approach to the study of interfaces is to combine different imaging techniques as illustrated in the study of grain boundaries in alumina. In this case, the conventional imaging approach showed that most grain boundaries in ion-thinned samples are grooved at the grain boundary although the extent of this grooving clearly depends on the crystallography of the surface. The use of diffuse scattering (from amorphous regions) gives invaluable information here since it can be used to confirm directly that surface grooving does occur and that the grooves can fill with amorphous material during sample preparation (see Fig. 1). Extensive use of image simulation has shown that, although information concerning the interface can be obtained from Fresnel-fringe images, the introduction of artifacts through sample preparation cannot be lightly ignored. The Fresnel-fringe simulation has been carried out using a commercial multislice program (TEMPAS) which was intended for simulation of high-resolution images.

Proteasome inhibitors as therapeutics

2005 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 205-218
Author(s):  
Constantine S. Mitsiades ◽  
Nicholas Mitsiades ◽  
Teru Hideshima ◽  
Paul G. Richardson ◽  
Kenneth C. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Drug Class ◽  
Proteasome Inhibitors ◽  
Cell Cycle Regulators ◽  
Current State ◽  
Intracellular Mechanism ◽  
Ubiquitin Proteasome ◽  
Proteasome Pathway ◽  
Hodgkin's Lymphomas ◽  
Clinical Research Data

The ubiquitin–proteasome pathway is a principle intracellular mechanism for controlled protein degradation and has recently emerged as an attractive target for anticancer therapies, because of the pleiotropic cell-cycle regulators and modulators of apoptosis that are controlled by proteasome function. In this chapter, we review the current state of the field of proteasome inhibitors and their prototypic member, bortezomib, which was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of advanced multiple myeloma. Particular emphasis is placed on the pre-clinical research data that became the basis for eventual clinical applications of proteasome inhibitors, an overview of the clinical development of this exciting drug class in multiple myeloma, and a appraisal of possible uses in other haematological malignancies, such non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.

International Research and Variation in Views of Ethnicity

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-72
Author(s):  
Ella Inglebret ◽  
Amy Skinder-Meredith ◽  
Shana Bailey ◽  
Carla Jones ◽  
Ashley France
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Classification System ◽  
International Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
The Past ◽  
International Scale ◽  
Publication Patterns

The authors in this article first identify the extent to which research articles published in three American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) journals included participants, age birth to 18 years, from international backgrounds (i.e., residence outside of the United States), and go on to describe associated publication patterns over the past 12 years. These patterns then provide a context for examining variation in the conceptualization of ethnicity on an international scale. Further, the authors examine terminology and categories used by 11 countries where research participants resided. Each country uses a unique classification system. Thus, it can be expected that descriptions of the ethnic characteristics of international participants involved in research published in ASHA journal articles will widely vary.

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