فصلنامه مطالعات میان فرهنگی
پیاپی 40 (پاییز 1398)

Diaspora refers to the movement, migration or dispersal of people outside the homeland for any reason in more than one place. They are a part of the people who live outside their country. Diasporas react differently by settling in the host society and facing a new culture. Therefore, they will have a different approach to the concept of acculturation and change of lifestyle.This study was conducted to explain the lifestyle of the Iranian diaspora living in the province of British Columbia based on Berry's acculturation model. The research method is sequential-explanatory design. The first stage was quantitative (questionnaire), and the second stage was qualitative (interview). The statistical population for this study included Iranian immigrants living in this province in 2018 (371616 people). The sample population is estimated to be 380, according to Cochran's formula. To select the studied samples in the first and second stages, the researcher used Non-probability Sampling methods of Purposive Sampling and Snowball Sampling. The validity and reliability of the measuring instrument were confirmed. In this study, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to achieve the results and SPSS and AMOS software for confirmatory factor analysis.The results showed that the dominant pattern among the Iranian diaspora living in British Columbia is a pattern of Integration/Adaptation. Also, the attitude, behavior patterns and habits of the immigrant affect their choice of lifestyle.

Many people live in societies in which the “security” is placed at the top of human needs’ pyramid, and it is considered as the most essential condition to meet material and spiritual needs. The main question of the present study is to determine its effectiveness on sense of social security by determining the cultural factors of citizens over 20 years old in Kerman. Several factors and elements are effective on the sense of social security that Identifying them requires a systematic approach. Research method of the present study from the perspective of purpose - applied; In terms of quantitative - survey and historically, it is a post-event that was developed by referring to scientific documents within the theoretical framework of research and then using a questionnaire as a method of data collection. The statistical population of the study included 632163 people over the age of 20 years in Kerman in 1398, 385 people were examined by cluster sampling method, including 10% of the possibility of non-final return of the questionnaires (400 people).The hypotheses of the components of cultural factors including religious adherence, the sense of freedom, security and social-cultural identity affect the sense of social security of the citizens of the workers in order to formulate the model. Regression, T and pathway analysis tests were applied for analysing  gathered information, and ultimately, SPSS and AMOS software were used for modelling the design of structural equations .In this study, after describing and explaining theoretical basics in the field of determination of social security, it was attempted to provide the dimensions and factors of the effectiveness on the sense of social security in the form of the model.

The main objective of this research is to present a model of excellence in cultural development focusing on the building a creative class of children and adolescents. This research was a combination of exploratory research and instrumental model that was implemented in two qualitative and quantitative stages. The present study is descriptive-survey and data collection tool in form of a questionnaire. . The statistical population included educational managers, faculty members or lecturers, with only 11 questionnaires prepared. Also, in order to study the proposed model of excellence in cultural development, focusing on building a creative class of children and adolescents from the statistical community of the mentors of the intellectual development center for children and adolescents (a simple random sampling method of 196 people). . In general, for analyzing the observations and the research information and studying the simultaneous effect of public scales, Excel2013, SPSS21, Smart-PLS statistical software were used. According to the results of fuzzy Delphi, a total of components of both dimensions of cultural development and creative class,19 components were deleted and 29 final components were left, which according to the experts were more important. For the creative class, 50 indices were defined and 77 indicators were introduced for cultural development.

Although the Middle East has always been one of the main focuses in the evolving international system, its role and importance in theories of international relations, especially the so-called mainstream theories, have been neglected. The Islamic Republic is one of the leading countries in cultural diplomacy in this region. Understanding the cultural diplomacy of Iran's foreign policy in the context of mainstream theories is not possible. Therefore, the use of new theories in a combined way can provide the basis for a deep understanding of the foreign cultural policy of the Islamic Republic in the Middle East. Now, based on the main concern of this article, by criticizing this deliberate expulsion of the region and its actors from the theory of international relations, the question arises that "Provided the culture of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Middle East?" The findings of this theoretical-strategic article show that according to the social, cultural and identity approach of constructivist theories and discourse analysis, as well as special features of the foreign cultural policy of the Islamic Republic focusing on the social construction of reality, it is possible to build an integrated framework. The research method in this article is qualitative with a descriptive-historical approach and the research data has been collected in a library manner by taking notes.

Defining the concept of cultural diplomacy and determining its position in the field of international relations is one of the issues that is very important and based on it, the role and impact of this form of diplomacy in securing national interests can be measured. Bangladesh is one of the countries that has many cultural affinities with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the use of these capacities in the form of public diplomacy will increase Iran's soft power and sphere of influence in the subcontinent. Considering the goals, function and indicators of Iranian cultural diplomacy, cultural diplomacy in Bangladesh is organized based on the following axes: common historical and civilizational capacity, religious capacity, Persian language, cultural similarities and similarities, official capacities, common cultural discourse. Considering the capacities and evaluating what has been done, it seems that due to some executive, structural and content problems, there is a significant gap between the current situation and the desired situation.

The ancestors had different beliefs because of their lack of awareness and aristocracy about the afterlife. Among these beliefs is the "reincarnation" that is defined by the law of karma: the quality and manner of the rebirth, life and subsequent destiny of man, which are determined by his actions, speech and thought in the previous life. This series of rebirth is continued, and ultimately, according to the doctrine of Moksha the soul can be saved and liberated. The "Reincarnation Theory" as a manifestation of customs and culture has been the cognitive marker of certain religions in the Indian land. The main point of this paper is to examine the place of reincarnation as one of the cultural dimensions of Hinduism and its criticism in Mulla Sadra's philosophical school. This article, with a descriptive-analytical approach, in addition to analyzing the functions and effects of the belief in reincarnation on Indian culture, seeks to analyze Mulla Sadra's innovative arguments for its revocation. The cultural functions of reincarnation include: deterrence, moral values ​​creation, caste sovereignty, the justification of suffering, and the value of good deeds. In addition to presenting arguments for denial of disfigurement, Mulla Sadra has provided arguments for self-esteem, potency and act arguments, substantial motion, etc. to reject their theory.