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6 articles for “cultural memory”
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Listening to Colonial Disruption: Sound, Silence, and Cultural Memory in the Works of Chinua Achebe
Abstract: This article examines the significance of sound and silence in the fiction of Chinua Achebe,arguing that auditory experience functions as a crucial medium through which cultural memory,identity, and resistance are represented. Although Achebe’s novels have been extensively studied in relation to colonialism, nationalism, and language politics, comparatively little attention has been paid to their acoustic dimensions. Drawing on postcolonial theory, oral tradition studies, and cultural memory studies, this paper investigates …
Published in Emerging Trends in Languages · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Listening to Colonial Disruption: Sound, Silence, and Cultural Memory in the Works of Chinua Achebe
Abstract: This article examines the significance of sound and silence in the fiction of Chinua Achebe, arguing that auditory experience functions as a crucial medium through which cultural memory, identity, and resistance are represented. Although Achebe’s novels have been extensively studied in relation to colonialism, nationalism, and language politics, comparatively little attention has been paid to their acoustic dimensions. Drawing on postcolonial theory, oral tradition studies, and cultural memory studies, this …
Published in Emerging Trends in Languages · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Hyderabad's Charminar
Abstract: Charminar is a famous landmark in Hyderabad, India. It showcases the city's rich culture and history. Hyderabad founder Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah erected Charminar in 1591. Indo-Islamic architecture with Persian influences. Sultan Qutb Shah built Charminar in 1591. This square edifice with four pillars and intricate carvings is said to honour his wife Bhagmati. Why Charminar was erected is unknown. Many believe Charminar was constructed to celebrate the end of …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Design and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 72–78 Read article
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The Role of Color in Influencing Consumers
Abstract: Marketers have long used color's ability to attract customers' attention. Products with attractive packaging will definitely attract the attention of customers and differentiate themselves from other products on the shelf. Many studies have shown that color dulling can occur when the representation of color relationships is not consistent. Thus, the purpose of this study is to comprehend how color influences consumers. In order to find out the participants' preferred colors, …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 39–49 Read article
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From Mourning to Manipulation: Navigating the Psychological Terrain of AI Grief Therapy
Abstract: This literature review explores the psychological and ethical dimensions of virtual conversations with AI-based digital representations of deceased individuals. Specifically, it examines the therapeutic affordances of these interactions, as well as potential maladaptive coping mechanisms, including prolonged mourning, emotional exploitation, and memory distortion. Based on a review of 13 academic studies from 2021 to 2024, this paper critically analyzes ethical dilemmas related to informed consent, data commodification, and the autonomy …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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The Evolution and Development of travel, travel blogs
Abstract: Over time, there have been substantial advances in the development of travel and the ways in which memories and experiences can be preserved. Jorn Barger initially used the term "weblog" on December 17, 1997. Peter Merholz introduced the acronym "blog" by amusingly combining the words "web" and "log" on his blog. By developing the "Blogger" platform, Pyra Labs' Evan Williams helped to popularize the term even further. Despite a sluggish …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 06–10 Read article