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Discusses the nature of public services provided by governments and the pros and cons of private contracting, emphasizing that while private contracting can increase efficiency, it requires careful consideration and ongoing evaluation to ensure the public good.   Governments plan and carry out policies in the public interest and provide public services, which are tangible or intangible...

Movies and comics make different use of time and space in their representations, and while movies are realistic records of reality, comics are images that reflect the imagination of the artist, revealing unique aesthetic features without a direct connection to reality.   Perhaps one of the biggest differences between cinematic and comic representation in the traditional sense is the presence...

  Since 2008, governments and companies have proposed green growth as a new growth engine that seeks both environmental protection and economic growth. To realize this, it is important to balance hardware and software and build a platform through intellectual collaboration.   Steps toward green growth Since the global economic crisis of 2008, governments and companies have proposed...

Transitional hybridization is the uneven mixing of traditional and foreign cultures, threatening conformity and identity and undermining social integration. In the midst of this crisis, we need to think about how to harmoniously integrate traditional and foreign cultures.   Transitional mixed cultures face at least three new crises. These are: first, the crisis of conformity, second, the...

  In a modern world of constant information and competition, where relaxation is often equated with laziness, we explore the importance of contemplation, the creativity and introspection it can foster, and how it can enrich our lives.   In a world where knowing things that others don’t know has become a competitive advantage, sitting still and doing nothing is seen as laziness. In...

Traditional societies have maintained a way of life that values community ties and ecological balance over material abundance. Through the examples of the Kung people, Sahol, Kwakwaitl Indians, and the Maring people, we explore the adaptive systems that each culture has developed to fit their environment and the lessons these values can teach us for modern society.   We assume that all human...

The increasing incidence of road cave-ins and sinkholes in urban centers with active underground development has raised concerns. This article explores the causes of road cave-ins, exploration techniques and management measures to prevent them, and emphasizes the importance of utilizing underground space safely.   As a substitute for limited surface space in urban centers, underground space...

The traditional practice of major U.S. newspapers endorsing candidates has recently come under fire. With the rise of digital media, newspapers’ influence has diminished, and criticisms of impartiality have grown. This raises questions about whether endorsements actually influence voters.   Many newspapers in the United States, including the New York Times and the Washington Post...

Illustrations in picture books have evolved from simple illustrations to become an art form in their own right. This is because they go beyond telling a story to spark the reader’s imagination, and the pictures and text interact to create new meaning.   The pictures in picture books are called illustrations to distinguish them from pure paintings. Illustration comes from the verb...

The Kosovo and East Timor crises have reaffirmed the need for international attention and the dilemma of humanitarian intervention, highlighting the need for new consensus and approaches to find a balance between violating sovereignty and protecting human rights.   The tragedies in Kosovo and East Timor have reminded us of the need for the international community to intervene at the right...