Poetyka naturalistyczna w literaturze fantasy na przykładzie „Pieśni Lodu i Ognia” George’a R.R. Martina by Joanna Płoszaj

“…This paper presents an analysis of naturalist poetics in the stories and narrative structures of A Song of Ice and Fire. It also focuses on manifestations of naturalism in the depicted world. …”
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Sujeição e agência em situações de violência contra as mulheres: trajetórias de superação e ressignificação by Érika Nunes de Medeiros Ferreira Borges, Eliane Gonçalves

“…The study focuses on specific characteristics and similarities in the analyzed trajectories and allows to conclude that: (i) despite the relative delay in understanding the context of violence in its early signs, (ii) assigning idiosyncratic traits to partners such as explosive behavior or jealousy and (iii) the reluctance and hesitation to seek help at moment of violence, this group of women managed to give a new meaning to their lives, indicating a desire to overcome what they went through, something already or very close to the outcome in the narratives of them all. Their overcoming points to a shift in power relations, as stressed by feminist studies dealing with the issue of violence. …”
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Competing stakeholder discourses in constructing cultural heritage: The legal case of the house at No. 98 Hai’er Lane, China by Zhonghua Wu, Jian Li

“…This paper explores how such a theme is manifested through discourse by analyzing the legal case of the house at No. 98, Hai’er Lane, China, which is entangled with multiple narratives of the local community, various levels of courts, and government agencies regarding the value of this site. …”
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Developing an intensive reading material for EFL students: A final product by Pratnyawati Nuridi Suwarso, Muhammad Dzulfiqar Praseno

“…It covers the descriptive, narrative, recount, and procedure text materials, as those types of text are supposed to be taught in the Intensive Reading class. …”
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Traditional Language with a Flair for Innovation: Hans Florian Zimmer’s Compositional Process by Gabriele

“…Despite this, he frequently employs a traditional narrative method: thematism. However, his stylistic evolution and reinterpretation have distanced him considerably from concepts such as “theme” and “thematic development” of the classical tradition. …”
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Translating culture: the rise and resonance of Chinese contemporary literature in the Portuguese-speaking world by Xin Huang, Xiang Zhang

“…It then analyzes the reviews of well-received translations, including the Three-Body Problem trilogy, Iron Widow, and The Good Women of China, to determine how Portuguese-speaking readers interpret Chinese elements, historical references, narrative styles, and themes. The findings indicate the formation of the overarching impression of the ‘Chinese’ image among Portuguese-speaking readers and the potential development of the stereotypical views of Chinese women. …”
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Accessibility information and rhetoric: an evaluation of the website communications of three New Zealand hotels by Eshwar Atul Shetty, Alison McIntosh

“…Rhetorical analysis reveal how the three websites used persuasive communication to create a common social narrative around inclusive hospitality.…”
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Local English teachers’ voices from a marginalized lens: Inequality practices and identity construction in the workplace by Sahril Nur, Ismail Anas, Reski Pilu, Nurfajriah Basri

“… This article reports on a narrative case study that showcases the local English teachers’ perceived inequality practices and identity construction in Indonesia’s micro-reality context of a private language school domain. …”
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Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits: Show Rabbit Record Book by Joy C. Jordan, Loretta Rodriguez, Jessica Kochert, Bill Heltemes, Chris Decubellis, Renee Gore

“…By tracking inventory, financial records associated with their project, rabbit health and growth details, industry-specific information such as wool/meat/kit yield, as well as pedigree/breeding and identification methods and dates, youth will be well prepared to relate their experiences in a written narrative as part of their project completion activities. …”
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The Language Engagement Landscape of Ukrainian Temporary Protection Holders in Ireland by Nataliya Ryzhova, Anne Marie Devlin

“…In light of this, the current study employs a case study approach to explore the language engagement of six Ukrainian temporary protection holders (UTPHs) living in an Irish city. Using narrative inquiry, the research examines UTPHs' access to language engagement opportunities, the challenges and facilitators they face, and their willingness to invest in language learning. …”
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Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits: Show Rabbit Record Book by Joy C. Jordan, Loretta Rodriguez, Jessica Kochert, Bill Heltemes, Chris Decubellis, Renee Gore

“…By tracking inventory, financial records associated with their project, rabbit health and growth details, industry-specific information such as wool/meat/kit yield, as well as pedigree/breeding and identification methods and dates, youth will be well prepared to relate their experiences in a written narrative as part of their project completion activities. …”
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Professional Development and Science Teacher Effectiveness in Africa: A Study of South Western Uganda. by Sekiwu, Denis, Edoru, John Michael, Mwesigye, Seriano

“…The study points to a critical argument that to deconstruct the narrative that STEM performance is supposed to be low and historically few students take on these disciplines, there is a need to invest in professional growth for science teachers.…”
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A Conceptual Framework for Mentorship Support to Early-Career Black Women Academics in South Africa by Maréve Biljohn, Tatenda Shaleen Marange, Aliza le Roux, Kathleen Schroeder

“…Through a qualitative research approach, a narrative literature review is provided based on content analysis of literature, both peer-reviewed and non-reviewed. …”
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CREDIBILITY COMMITMENT AND PEACE BUILDING IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA by CHINEDU EKPERECHUKWU ETI, SUNDAY DIDAM AUDU, GOODNEWS OSAH

“…The method of data gathering is drawn from literature and biographic narratives of the actors and victims of the conflict. …”
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The concept of vulnerability and its relation to equality in the context of human rights: cases from climate change, anti-discrimination and asylum by Monika Mayrhofer, Margit Ammer, Katrin Wladasch

“…The case studies show that vulnerability is a fuzzy concept, which often ends up being attached to ‘special-needs groups’ and which frequently mobilizes stigmatizing and stereotyping narratives. The concept does not have equality-promoting connotations, emphasizes individual and group-specific deficit accounts, and often fails to grasp structural factors of discrimination and inequality.…”
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Espaço vivido e espaço mental: Dalton Trevisan e a dicotomia social do urbanismo curitibano by Nelson H. Vieira

“…By contrasting the many praises that Curitiba has received as a “green city” with tragic-comic and ominous scenarios played out in Trevisan’s narratives, this study points to the socio-historic vestiges of its past as a colonial city and how that social experience still marks local behavior. …”
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Early, integrated palliative care for people with chronic respiratory disease: lessons learnt from lung cancer by Anne M. Walker, Donald R. Sullivan, Phan Nguyen, Anne E. Holland, Natasha Smallwood

“…Many lessons can be learnt from lung cancer care, particularly as the model of care delivery has transformed over recent decades due to major advances in the diagnostic pathway and the development of new treatments. This narrative review aims to summarize the evidence for specialist palliative care in lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease, by highlighting seven key lessons from lung cancer care that can inform the development of proactive, integrated models of palliative care among those with chronic respiratory disease. …”
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The Concept of Medieval Stasis: From Medieval Studies to Medievalism, from Medievalism to Political Culture by Maksym W. Kyrchanoff

“…It is shown that 1) the concept of medieval stasis in modern historiography is gradually perceived as part of the intellectual history of the medieval studies, 2) medievalism perceives the stability of feudal structures as its positive characteristic, 3) the use of the concept of medieval stasis in modern medievalism allows to construct the preservation of chronologically prolonged images of Middle Ages, 4) within the framework of the idealization of the Middle Ages, modern medievalist discourse synthesizes the “real” and the “magical”, which excludes the development of narrative structure and the transformation of social, economic and political relations and institutions, 5) the archaic vision of the Middle Ages through the prism of stasis confirms the limitations of the cognitive capabilities of medievalism.…”
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Entre architecture, sémiotique et physique, y a-t-il place pour la force comme outil descriptif ? by Manar Hammad

“…Le modèle syntaxique de la sémiotique narrative lui a été appliqué pour décrire les phénomènes dynamiques observables lors de l’utilisation par des hommes. …”
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Ubuntu as a Dramaturgical Tool for Building Community in Protests by Refiloe Lepere, Tebogo Radebe

“…The argument posited is that embodiment of ubuntu during protests creates space for community negotiation and self-actualisation, redefining the narrative of democratic agency in protest. This study contributes to scholarship by offering a new framework for understanding the role of songs in protests as dramaturgical tools that create roles, scripts, and shared experiences. …”
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