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• Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

  Art–Science Collaboration: Paleontology Inspired by Intercultural Surrealist Representations

  Jose De la Fuente

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  10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1181

  Abstract: The collaboration between art and science provides a powerful avenue for addressing complex scientific challenges and fostering intercultural communication. However, the intersection of paleontology, surrealism, and paleoart remains underexplored, presenting a critical gap in art-science scholarship. This study investigates how paleontological inquiry can be inspired by intercultural surrealistic representations, focusing on the works of... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Cultural Studies

  Semantic Knowledge Graphs for Intercultural and Ethnographic Diversity in the Greater Mekong Subregion

  Wirapong Chansanam, Lan Thi Nguyen, Chunqiu Li, Christopher Khoo Soo Guan

  11-24

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  10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1161

  Abstract: This study aims to design, develop, and evaluate a semantic knowledge graph (KG) and web application that ethically and effectively represents the ethnographic diversity of 375 ethnic groups across Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, and China. Addressing the limitations of conventional Knowledge Organization Systems (KOS), the project integrates semantic web technologies with community-informed data to capture complex relationships... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Communication

  The Power of Virality: Source Credibility, Moral Emotions, and Social Engagement Driving Public Mobilization in ‘Peringatan Darurat’ Videos

  Yoma Bagus Pamungkas, Yuwanto, Muhammad Adnan, Nurul Hasfi, Richiana Hapsari

  25-35

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  10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1115

  Abstract: Public mobilization through digital media is reshaping civic participation worldwide, yet the underlying mechanisms remain underexplored in non-Western, collectivist societies. This study examines the viral video Peringatan Darurat, narrated by journalist Najwa Shihab, which triggered mass protests across Indonesia in response to proposed amendments to the Regional Head Election Law (UU Pilkada). Drawing on an integrative framework that... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Intercultural Management

  Cultural Intelligence in International B2B Negotiations: An Exploratory Study on the Role of Intercultural Competencies

  Sameh Skhiri, Imed Zaiem , Abu Elnasr Sobaih, Hussein Edrees

  36-48

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  10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1162

  Abstract: The aim of this study is to explore the role of cultural intelligence in international business-to-business (B2B) negotiations involving culturally diverse dyads. While intercultural competencies have been widely studied, the specific contribution of cultural intelligence, viewed both as a form of intelligence and a practical competence, remains underexplored in negotiation contexts. This study addresses this gap by investigating how cultural... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

  Cultural Practices as Drivers of Forest Preservation: An Ethnographic Study of the Tobelo Ethnic Group

  Fairul Zabadi, Kaniah Kaniah, Purwaningsih Purwaningsih, Cahyo Pamungkas, Mujahid Taha, Sutejo...

  49-60

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  10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1127

  Abstract: The Tobelo ethnic group in North Halmahera faces increasing deforestation driven by mining activities and illegal logging, despite their longstanding cultural traditions dedicated to forest preservation. This study aims to explore the forms of local wisdom that continue to guide the Tobelo community in sustainable forest management. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, data were collected through field observations, in-depth interviews,... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

  Re-examining Intercultural Competence in Mainland China through Actor-Network Theory

  Yingying Ye

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  10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1194

  Abstract: This study advances a re-conceptualization of intercultural competence as an emergent, relational practice constituted within dynamic networks of interaction. Employing a conceptual methodology informed by Actor-Network Theory (ANT), it proposes a perspective that considers both human and non-human actors/actants, including technological artifacts, semiotic and linguistic resources, institutional structures, and spatial-material... [...] Read more

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  Social Media Communication And Framing of The Gaza Conflict: Impact On Public Opinion

  Ahmad Alsharairi, Hana Abdul-Rahman Al-Souob, Mohammad Farouq AlQadi, Sora Mohammad Shatnawi

  73-82

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  10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1153

  Abstract: This study examines how the Gaza conflict is framed on social media in Jordan and how such framings influence public opinion. The research aims to explore the emotional, political, and ideological dimensions of digital discourse in a highly sensitive geopolitical context. Employing a qualitative methodology, the study is based on in-depth semi-structured interviews with 25 Jordanian participants, including social media users, journalists, and... [...] Read more

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  Rewriting Chinese Women through Western Eyes: A Postcolonial-Feminist Re-reading of Pearl S. Buck’s All Men Are Brothers

  Zichen Zhao

  83-92

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  10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1168

  Abstract: This study examines Pearl S. Buck’s English translation of Shui Hu Zhuan (All Men Are Brothers) through a contextual, paratextual, and textual lens, with particular focus on her ideological positioning as a Western female translator depicting Chinese women. Grounded in postcolonial feminist theory, the research aims to explore how Buck’s bicultural identity and ideological stance influenced her translation choices, especially in the... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Cultural Studies Intercultural Communication

  The Green ASEAN Culture Festival as a Strategic Educational Instrument for Enhancing Intercultural Communicative Competence

  Ika Merdekawati Kusmayadi, Rinda Aunillah Sirait, Rully Khairul Anwar

  93-103

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  10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1185

  Abstract: This study investigates the implementation of cross-cultural communication through the Green ASEAN Culture Festival at Universitas Padjadjaran, positioning it as a strategic pedagogical tool for fostering intercultural competence in higher education. Employing a qualitative case study design, the research integrates data from 15 semi-structured interviews with student organizers and performers representing five academic programs, as well as... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Cultural Studies Intercultural Communication

  Awajún Pottery, Gender, and Transformation: From Social Prestige to Market Logic

  Alondra Oviedo, Alex Melendez, Stefany Zabarburu, Erick Abanto López

  104-115

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  10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1157

  Abstract: Pottery making among the Awajún has historically been a feminine practice that intertwined technical expertise, symbolic prestige, and community legitimacy. In recent decades, however, this practice has been reshaped by market-oriented logics and "cultural rescue" initiatives that have altered its original meanings and social functions. This study explores how the transformation of traditional Awajún pottery, historically a ritual, feminine,... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Education Intercultural Communication

  The Role of Liberal Arts Courses on Students’ Multicultural Attitude And Entrepreneurial Motivation In The Tourism Sector

  Hongyu Chen, Yaoping Liu, Wannaporn Siripala, Junaidi Junaidi

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  10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1207

  Abstract: China is a culturally diverse country with a significant population of ethnic minority groups. In recent years, the government has emphasized tourism as a strategic tool for fostering education and entrepreneurial awareness, particularly among Generation Z. This study aims to investigate the extent to which liberal arts courses influence students’ multicultural attitudes and entrepreneurial motivation in the tourism sector. The research... [...] Read more

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  "For Them, The Hijab Means Dangerous Arabs" – Between Policy And Practice: Challenges In Implementing The Integration Of Arab Teachers In Hebrew Schools

  Dolly Eliyahu-Levi, Avi Gvura

  127-139

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  10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1186

  Abstract: This study investigates the challenges associated with implementing the Israeli Ministry of Education’s policy to integrate Arab female teachers into Hebrew-speaking schools, guided by Social Identity Theory and Realistic Conflict Theory. Employing a qualitative-phenomenological approach, the research is based on semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 23 teachers (14 Jewish and 9 Arab) working across various levels of the Hebrew education... [...] Read more

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