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Collaborative Place-Making : Some Theoretical Perspectives On Sense Of Place As A Motivation For Participation, Lakshika Meetiyagoda, Palpola Kankanamge Senevirathna Mahamana, Susantha Amarawickrama, Astrid Ley 2023 Chulalongkorn University

Collaborative Place-Making : Some Theoretical Perspectives On Sense Of Place As A Motivation For Participation, Lakshika Meetiyagoda, Palpola Kankanamge Senevirathna Mahamana, Susantha Amarawickrama, Astrid Ley

Journal of Urban Culture Research

Collaborative planning is emerging as a novel approach to stakeholder participation, to create new values and products within urban planning. However, the motivations behind participating in the planning process have been limitedly addressed. Fainstein, Healey, Forester, and many planning theorists argue the necessity of public participation in urban development. Nevertheless, project-affected people may consider it a time-wasting, disinteresting and frustrating process. Therefore, the identification of significant motivation for community participation is important. This paper argues that sense of place is a significant motivator of community participation in collaborative place-making. These arguments draw upon planning theories, intrinsic and extrinsic motivations and …


Liminality & Festivities Facilitating Pandemic Fatigue : Songkran And The Third Wave Of Covid-19 Outbreak In Thailand, Steve Kwok-Leung Chan 2023 Chulalongkorn University

Liminality & Festivities Facilitating Pandemic Fatigue : Songkran And The Third Wave Of Covid-19 Outbreak In Thailand, Steve Kwok-Leung Chan

Journal of Urban Culture Research

Asian countries were outstanding performers in preventing COVID-19 initially, but many suffered from a new wave of the outbreak in mid-2020. These countries sealed off their borders from the possible spread of the virus from outside. For more than one year, social distancing restrictions were applied and successfully kept the infection rates at a low level. Drawing on the initial findings of Chang et al. (2020) on the spread of the infectious disease intracity and intercity during festivals, this paper examines the outbreaks, with a probe into the case of Songkran, or the Water Festival of Thailand. The author found …


More Is Sore : A Literature Review Of The Urban Morphology Characters Of Depressing Living Conditions, Andi Zhang, Mohd Ezwan Samian, Hafiz Amirrol 2023 Chulalongkorn University

More Is Sore : A Literature Review Of The Urban Morphology Characters Of Depressing Living Conditions, Andi Zhang, Mohd Ezwan Samian, Hafiz Amirrol

Journal of Urban Culture Research

Urbanization promises a better life in cities, drawing more individuals seeking space and opportunity. However, these aspirations often result in distressing and sore living conditions. Using literature review methods, this research seeks to achieve two primary objectives: firstly, to identify elements significantly impacting mental health and contributing to stress in urban settings; and secondly, to summarize strategies within the built environment to improve the quality of live. The limitations of this research is focusing on elements discerned from existing literature and filtered by the case for high density urban. The study focuses on urban morphology elements: buildings, streets, and plots. …


Journal Policies, JUCR Staff 2023 Chulalongkorn University

Journal Policies, Jucr Staff

Journal of Urban Culture Research

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The Interplay Of Humans, Ai And Creativity : Shaping The Future Of Art & Design, Bussakorn Binson 2023 Chulalongkorn University

The Interplay Of Humans, Ai And Creativity : Shaping The Future Of Art & Design, Bussakorn Binson

Journal of Urban Culture Research

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Wading In The Covid-19 Pandemic : Fate And Ways Forward For Malaysian Creative Cities, Suet Leng Khoo, Nicole Shu Fun Chang 2023 Chulalongkorn University

Wading In The Covid-19 Pandemic : Fate And Ways Forward For Malaysian Creative Cities, Suet Leng Khoo, Nicole Shu Fun Chang

Journal of Urban Culture Research

Since the 2019 Wuhan outbreak, the COVID-19 pandemic badly hit all sectors of the global economy. The creative and cultural sectors (CCS) are among the hardest hit. The value chain of CCS (i.e. creation, production, distribution, accessibility to contents) was severely immobilized. In cities, mitigation measures implemented to contain Covid-19 significantly downsized the CCS. Jobs, incomes and livelihoods of creative and cultural employees were threatened. These scenarios question the readiness, resilience and sustainability of CCS, particularly in cities. The fate and way forward of creative cities are now a grave concern. This paper aims to investigate the impacts, developments, reactions …


The Sociological Approach As A Driver Of Change In The Traditional Wedding Attire Of West Sumatra Indonesia : An Aesthetic Analysis, Rahayu Purnama, Suryawati -, Vivi Radiona, Melly Prabawati 2023 Chulalongkorn University

The Sociological Approach As A Driver Of Change In The Traditional Wedding Attire Of West Sumatra Indonesia : An Aesthetic Analysis, Rahayu Purnama, Suryawati -, Vivi Radiona, Melly Prabawati

Journal of Urban Culture Research

The rapid development of the modern era brings unavoidable concept shifts and poses challenges, especially in fashion. The objectives of this study are: 1) to examine the understanding of fashion designers, fashion stylists, clothing rentals, and customers; 2) to evaluate the aesthetics of Minangkabau wedding attire; 3) to analyze the driver's of changes in the design aesthetics elements of traditional wedding attire based on the sociological approach theory by Arnold Hauser. This study uses a mixed-method through open-ended structured questions and focuses group discussions with a descriptive approach. The findings of this study are to determine the driving force and …


Symbolic Meaning Of Mantra Ujub And Kidung In Ganti Langse Traditional Ceremony As A Guide To The Life Of The People Of Babadan Village, Ngawi Regency, Indonesia, Maylingga Vainggita Muharrom, Kundharu Saddhono, Djoko Sulaksono 2023 Chulalongkorn University

Symbolic Meaning Of Mantra Ujub And Kidung In Ganti Langse Traditional Ceremony As A Guide To The Life Of The People Of Babadan Village, Ngawi Regency, Indonesia, Maylingga Vainggita Muharrom, Kundharu Saddhono, Djoko Sulaksono

Journal of Urban Culture Research

The Ganti Langse traditional ceremony is a ritual involving the replacement of the langse, which covers the Palenggahan Ageng Srigati in Babadan Village, Ngawi Regency, East Java, Indonesia. During this ceremony, various mantras, specifically ujub and kidung, are used throughout the langse replacement procession and other related rituals. This article aims to elucidate the symbolic significance of the ujub and kidung mantras within the Ganti Langse traditional ceremony at Palenggahan Ageng Srigati in Babadan Village, Ngawi Regency, and their role in the lives of the local community. The data used for this analysis consisted of the ujub and kidung mantras, …


Sorginak, Bruxas, Meigas, Bruixes… Performing Feminisms In Spanish Folk Revival, Marina Gonzalez-Varga, Inmaculada Vera-Carbonell 2023 Chulalongkorn University

Sorginak, Bruxas, Meigas, Bruixes… Performing Feminisms In Spanish Folk Revival, Marina Gonzalez-Varga, Inmaculada Vera-Carbonell

Journal of Urban Culture Research

The imaginaries constructed around witches and witchcraft throughout history have reflected non-accepted social conduct and behaviors. Assuming women’s bodies, knowledge, and social agency as a depiction of the savage, strange, and taboo figure. In this way, the witch linked to the feminine and negative aspects has been recently reappropriated and reshaped by feminism in the last decades. In this study case, I examine how Spanish revival folk has reflected female gender models through musical practices. The main goal of folk revival is revitalizing a countercultural movement, which shows a context of a clash of ideologies and identities. Identities and ideologies …


The Revolution Of Calder’S Kinetic Sculpture To Public Art Space - A Case Study Setting In Lacma’S “Three Quintains”, Gang Qin, Ranran Wang 2023 Chulalongkorn University

The Revolution Of Calder’S Kinetic Sculpture To Public Art Space - A Case Study Setting In Lacma’S “Three Quintains”, Gang Qin, Ranran Wang

Journal of Urban Culture Research

Alexander Calder’s profound influence on public art, particularly through his kinetic sculptures, remains a significant milestone in the contemporary art world. This study delves into Calder’s life and artistic journey, emphasizing the transformative impact of his iconic work, “Three Quintains” at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The paper explores the aesthetic and theoretical foundations of Calder’s kinetic art, highlighting its delicate balance, spatial interaction, and spiritual evocations. Analyzing the sculpture’s impact on visitor experiences and community engagement, the research addresses challenges and ethical considerations related to the integration of kinetic sculptures in public spaces. Furthermore, the study envisions …


Animation For Anxiety Alleviation In Pediatric Cancer Patients During Venipuncture In The Hospital, Wisit Supangkaratana, Jariya Tarugsa, Suppakorn Disatapundhu 2023 Chulalongkorn University

Animation For Anxiety Alleviation In Pediatric Cancer Patients During Venipuncture In The Hospital, Wisit Supangkaratana, Jariya Tarugsa, Suppakorn Disatapundhu

Journal of Urban Culture Research

This preliminary study focused on the use of animation to reduce anxiety among pediatric cancer patients undergoing venipuncture in the hospital. It was conducted on 30 pediatric cancer patients aged 5-9 years. The Pretest- Posttest study method was applied in which the level of anxiety was measured before and after viewing the film and then it was analyzed to determine whether the animation could help relieve anxiety in the study population. The results demonstrated that with the use of the animation with visual fantasy in which a monster symbolized the pain young patients must endure during blood draws and a …


The Possibility Of Using Acrylic Plates To Replace Copper Ones In Intaglio Printmaking In Thailand, Surachai Ekphalakorn 2023 Chulalongkorn University

The Possibility Of Using Acrylic Plates To Replace Copper Ones In Intaglio Printmaking In Thailand, Surachai Ekphalakorn

Journal of Urban Culture Research

This research's aim is to experiment with acrylic plates in the four Intaglio Printmaking processes of Drypoint, Hard Ground, Soft Ground and Aquatint as an alternative to the normally used copper plates, which are more expensive and must be purchased from a specialized vendor, and its processes involve the usage of chemicals that may affect health. Experiments in this research show that using acrylic plates with alternative processes can reduce intricate workflows, reduce workspace and costs involved, since this process requires less equipment and materials to be used, and more importantly reduce chemical consumption. Thus, making it beneficial for artists, …


Reinventing Indigenous West African Fabric Design For Contemporary Commercial Application, Richard Acquaye, Naa Omai Sawyerr, Raphael Kanyire Seidu 2023 Chulalongkorn University

Reinventing Indigenous West African Fabric Design For Contemporary Commercial Application, Richard Acquaye, Naa Omai Sawyerr, Raphael Kanyire Seidu

Journal of Urban Culture Research

This study explores and reflects on the potential of global commercial application of indigenous West African fabric design in the middle to high-end interior textiles and surfaces. The study adopts design theory which encourages innovation and creativity in concepts for effective solutions. Theoretically, ideas have been utilized as a method of bringing to light the veiled aspects of practice in indigenous West African fabric production alongside its diverse and complex cultural connections. There is a practical component of the study utilizes a series of ‘collaborations’ with technology, new textile materials, color resources and global trends to generate forms or visual …


Talent & Tagging In Harmony : A Study Of Graffiti Art As Subculture And Aesthetic Expression Of Urbanization In Malaysia, Stephen T. F. Poon 2023 Chulalongkorn University

Talent & Tagging In Harmony : A Study Of Graffiti Art As Subculture And Aesthetic Expression Of Urbanization In Malaysia, Stephen T. F. Poon

Journal of Urban Culture Research

The purpose of this paper is to discuss contemporary perspectives of street art by examining its influence on urban society and culture. Its research aims to understand social perceptions and awareness towards graffiti art, and how graffiti artists develop a youth subculture through building relationships between street art and the targeted audiences for graffiti. Primary research included interviews with Malaysian graffiti artists. Findings suggest that graffiti art in Malaysia is increasingly accepted as modern representation of cultural idealism through appropriation of local inspirational elements. However, the legitimacy of graffiti art in urban beautification projects is still an unsettled debate, unless …


Contemporaneity Decolonizing Knowledge & Independency, Jay Koh 2023 Chulalongkorn University

Contemporaneity Decolonizing Knowledge & Independency, Jay Koh

Journal of Urban Culture Research

This article discusses the platform and selected texts from Journal of Urban Culture Research (JUCR), in relation to contemporary turns from the 60s on participation and diversity in responses to the making of an open society to the 80s on decolonization of knowledge from the enlightenment trajectory. Only lately, these ideas of ’decolonization’ has gained traction in our regions and we need to be careful not to mix the meaning of this term with the fight for independence after the WWII by colonized nations or criticism of the concept of orientalism and the construction of racial stereotypes. Discussed turns on …


A Line In The Sand: The Acceptance Of Changes To Folk Traditions Observed In The Activities Of Folksong Collector, Creative Participant, Performer, And Festival Organizer Bascom Lamar Lunsford (1882-1973), Zachary R. Ray 2023 West Chester University

A Line In The Sand: The Acceptance Of Changes To Folk Traditions Observed In The Activities Of Folksong Collector, Creative Participant, Performer, And Festival Organizer Bascom Lamar Lunsford (1882-1973), Zachary R. Ray

West Chester University Master’s Theses

Bascom Lamar Lunsford (1882-1973) was a folksong collector, performer, recording artist, festival organizer. Lunsford was at once a mountaineer (a member of the Appalachian culture he collected from) and a college educated outsider. This duality complicates analysis of his views and activities, which exist along a continuum from efforts at near-exactness (preserving folksong repertory and performance practices as exactly as possible) to creative participation (actively making changes to folksong style or repertoire). Lunsford’s views often contradicted other folksong collectors, American and European, during the early 20th century. This includes his apparent assertion that folksong is a living tradition – it …


Annulled: Marriage, Sex, And Violence In The Archives Of The Ottoman East, Matthew Ghazarian 2023 Smith College

Annulled: Marriage, Sex, And Violence In The Archives Of The Ottoman East, Matthew Ghazarian

Environmental Science and Policy: Faculty Publications

On October 2, 1878, Narduhi Magarian and Sahag Ağa Tevrizian were wed in the Ottoman border town of Erzurum. Soon afterwards, both of them sought freedom from this union, one foisted upon them by Narduhi’s wealthy, violent, and alcohol-addled father, Garabed Efendi Magarian. The toxic fallout of this failed marriage prompted the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople to order an investigation. The resulting witness testimonies, held in a fragment of the Patriarchate’s records in Paris, describe the beginnings of this coerced marriage, the domestic violence it involved, and the anxieties about sex and potency that it stoked. These letters also have …


Creative Musical Art For Supporting Society : Music And Meditation, Sasi Pongsarayuth 2023 Chulalongkorn University

Creative Musical Art For Supporting Society : Music And Meditation, Sasi Pongsarayuth

Journal of Urban Culture Research

This article discusses research intended to create music conducive to support a meditative state with the aim of reducing the problem of violence in society. Music is an art form that use sounds to convey emotions. A composition is a combination of instrument sounds and musical elements can be utilized to support sustained attention while reducing affective hostility and aggressive behavior. Ten instrumental compositions developed under the “Creative Musical Art for Supporting Society” program as part of the “Music and Meditation” project are discussed. Experimental compositions with certain musical patterns; ex. slower tempos and low-to-moderate volume levels to induce a …


Cityscape Under The Gaze Of Migrant Women : The Reimagination Of Urban World In Vietnamese Independent Films, Cam Giang Hoang 2023 Chulalongkorn University

Cityscape Under The Gaze Of Migrant Women : The Reimagination Of Urban World In Vietnamese Independent Films, Cam Giang Hoang

Journal of Urban Culture Research

In Vietnam, since the Reform era (1986) and the government’s firm urbanization policy, replacing the pre-1986 discourse of the countryside as the Garden of Eden, a myth of the city as a place of endless pleasure has been gradually built up in mass media. As a result, the urban spectacle has become the ideal symbol of the speed of development, national strength, and masculinity in state-sponsored and commercial movies/dramas. Meanwhile, through the ‘slow cinema,’ independent female directors such as Siu Pham, Nguyen Hoang Diep, Bui Kim Quy, Pham Hoang Minh Thy, and Pham Nhue Giang have questioned the ‘urban fantasy’ …


Preserving Traditional Clothing Identity : An Overview Of The Past And Present Uses Of Aso-Oke By The Ondo People Of Southwest, Nigeria, Evelyn Omotunde Adepeko, Michael Abiodun Oyinloye, Adesimi Oluwa Adepeko, Adebayo Abiodun Adeloye 2023 Chulalongkorn University

Preserving Traditional Clothing Identity : An Overview Of The Past And Present Uses Of Aso-Oke By The Ondo People Of Southwest, Nigeria, Evelyn Omotunde Adepeko, Michael Abiodun Oyinloye, Adesimi Oluwa Adepeko, Adebayo Abiodun Adeloye

Journal of Urban Culture Research

Hand-woven fabrics such as aso-oke were the major clothing items especially for the commemoration of traditional ceremonies and festivals in Ondo land before the colonial era in Nigeria. Art historian review methods were adopted for this study by reviewing related literature. Data was gathered from both online sources and physical libraries. The population of the study include the inhabitants in Ondo town, Southwest, Nigeria. The study also used interview for data collection and the data collected was analyzed using the narrative method. This study surveyed the types of traditional aso-oke used by the Ondo people in the past and present …


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