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Nanostructured Composites: Modelling for Tailored Industrial Application
Authors: Shah Gh Owais , Arora Gaurav
Published: August 2024

This comprehensive study explores the application of metallic, polymeric, and hybrid nanocomposites, particularly integrating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to enhance mechanical properties. Various mathematical models predict critical properties like elastic modulus, with analyses assessing mechanical behavior across different CNT volume fractions. Findings emphasize the influence of fiber distribution and porosity on mechanical properties, with clusters acting as stress concentrators. Matrix materials include Aluminum 356 and HDPE, with CNTs and Coir fibers as reinforcements, and hybrid composites combining HDPE, Coir, and CNTs are studied. Elastic modulus calculations employ micromechanical models, with results varying based on volume fractions and composite compositions. Experimental validation enhances technical robustness, ensuring applicability in real-world scenarios. Aerospace applications favor models like Combined Voigt–Reuss, Halpin–Tsai Equations, and Hashin–Strikman for their accuracy and computational efficiency, while automotive applications prefer Halpin–Tsai Equations and Combined Equations for practical use. These models balance accuracy and computational efficiency, providing valuable insights for industrial applications. The calculated effective modulus ranged from 81.67 GPa to 118.78 GPa for Al-CNT composites, from 11.09 GPa to 51.05 GPa for HDPE-CNT composites, and from 1.15 GPa to 1.34 GPa for HDPE-Coir composites, showcasing the wide range of mechanical properties achievable through different composite compositions and volume fractions.
Augmenting heart disease prediction with explainable AI: A study of classification models
Authors: Titti Raja Rani , Pukkella Shalini , Radhika Tantravahi Sai Lakshmi
Published: August 2024

Although heart disease stands as a prominent contributor to worldwide deaths, not all individuals affected by it ultimately fall prey to its effects. Timely diagnosis and effective treatment can offer those with heart conditions a high-quality life in their later years. Consequently, early disease detection using accessible medical data has been a central goal for researchers in recent decades. Traditionally, researchers relied on statistical tools for this purpose. However, machine learning algorithms, especially classification models, have gained prominence with the growing accumulated data. These algorithms have shown promise in predicting heart disease based on individual data. Our study employed various classification algorithms to predict heart disease incidence using the available dataset. We prioritized model reliability by incorporating the conformal classifier. Our results have shown that boosting algorithms, such as XGBoost and CatBoost, demonstrated exceptional performance with promising metrics. These models identified chest pain type and ST segment slope as crucial indicators of heart disease. Boosting algorithms exhibited a compelling combination of broad coverage and a small prediction set size, making them well-suited for heart disease prediction. Furthermore, we employed explainable artificial intelligence-boosting algorithms to enhance the interpretability of our predictions.
Accessible chemistry: the success of small-scale laboratory kits in South Africa
Authors: du Toit Maria Henriette , du Toit Jean Isabelle
Published: August 2024

Chemical innovations enhance our quality of life by responding to challenges in e.g., energy production, medical care, and material development. Studying and understanding chemistry is essential for future solutions. However, chemistry is not accessible to all learners. In South Africa, the challenge is to make chemistry accessible to all participants, especially in the North West province, in poor schools without easy access to resources and with inadequately trained teachers. One way to make chemistry more accessible is through micro-scale chemistry. With this goal in mind, the MYLAB small-scale chemistry kit was designed. The kit was developed around the 5 ml test tube (our size determinant). We wanted all learners and teachers to have hands-on, minds-on chemistry practical experience. Thus, workshops were organised to (i) train the teachers in the use of the kits and (ii) to allow learners to experience practicals hands-on. This article gives an overview of how the use of the MYLAB small-scale chemistry kit was successful in making chemistry accessible to all.
Asset Pricing and Portfolio Investment Management Using Machine Learning: Research Trend Analysis Using Scientometrics
Authors: Meng Chao , Chen Chen , Xu Heng , Li Ting
Published: August 2024

“Asset pricing” in the context of financial economics pertains to the investigation and formulation of two fundamental pricing ideas and the models that go along with them. Various models exist for different scenarios, but they can be traced back to either general equilibrium asset pricing or rational asset pricing. Asset pricing models, as the name suggests, serve as valuable tools to assess the value of assets. The general equilibrium theory states that supply and demand interact to determine market prices. In this context, asset prices collectively satisfy the market clearing condition, which dictates that the supply and demand for each asset are equal at the prevailing price. Another crucial aspect of financial planning is portfolio management (PM), which aims to maximise investment profits while minimising losses. PM involves implementing effective asset allocation strategies to enhance returns and mitigate risks. Numerous studies have been conducted worldwide on various types of asset pricing models and investment portfolios, with some incorporating machine learning and deep learning techniques. In several models, the predictive accuracy has exceeded 90%. To shed light on the current research landscape in the realm of asset pricing and portfolio investment, we conducted a scientometric analysis.
Next Generation EU Product Liability – For Digital and Other Products
Authors: Wagner Gerhard
Published: August 2024

The new Directive on Product Liability is hard to overestimate, as it is nothing less than a complete overhaul of the 1985 Product Liability Directive (PLD), which still lies at the heart of EU tort law. One focus of the reform act is the challenge posed by digital transformation. To accommodate the new category of digital devices, the concept of product is widened so as to include software and related services, and the strict ex ante perspective for the finding of product defect is attenuated to account for continued control of the manufacturer post-marketing. Further to broadening the scope of application, the protective perimeter of the Directive is expanded, namely to include data used for private purposes. The second focus of the reform act, of at least equal importance, are changes to the liability regime for products of any kind, regardless of their digital nature or elements. Thus, e-commerce intermediaries such as platforms are ushered into the scope of the Directive as new defendants, alongside manufacturers, importers, and distributors. With a view to quantum, the € 500 retention for property damage had to go, together with the authority of the Member States to impose a cap on liability under the Directive. Unfortunately, there was no time to revisit the foundations of product liability. Thus, the new Directive holds on to the consumer protection gospel of product liability and excludes commercial property from the scope of protection, even though there is no good reason to discriminate against business interests. As before, national law must and will step in to fill in the gaps in Union law, perpetuating the double-track liability systems that the 1985 Directive helped to create.
War and liar: a semiotic account of metaphors in the reports on the discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water in Chinese media
Authors: Li Shukang , Chen Zihan
Published: August 2024

The release of nuclear wastewater by Japan has generated strong opposition from Japanese citizens, governments of neighboring countries, and global environmental advocates. China, representing the concerns of neighboring countries, has underscored the illicit and detrimental nature of this action. This study explores the metaphors employed in Chinese media regarding the discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water. Based on the self-built corpus, we reveal the rhetorical motives underlying the metaphors, drawing on the framework of critical metaphor analysis. The study centers on two major metaphors – war and liar metaphors – in the discourse of two Chinese official media, China Daily and People’s Daily Online. It is found that according to Chinese media, initiating and protesting the discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water is a war; and that the Japanese government and TEPCO are liars. The metaphor choices reflect China’s stance of opposition and condemnation against the discharge and its intention of uncovering deceptive and misleading information.
Making sense of a new language: authenticity and semiotics in additional language learning
Authors: Chen Ningyang , Zhou Chunxia
Published: August 2024

The concept of authenticity has received much discussion in applied linguistics and educational studies. Valuable insights have been gained into how authenticity is problematised in language teaching and how to improve the situation by engaging learners with better-designed materials and activities. These achievements notwithstanding, empirical evidence remains insufficient to understand learners’ meaning-making endeavours in real-life learning scenarios. The current study attempts to examine authenticity in additional language learning from a semiotic perspective, which may shed new light on the complex cognitive process of beginner learners’ first encounter with a new language and how this process could be motivated and facilitated by teachers in a classroom setting. Evidence of semiotic articulation and production of authenticity from a low-pressure Spanish classroom is analysed focussing on cultural authenticity, interactive authenticity and authenticity of behaviour and engagement. The evidence is discussed to find how semiotic resources in combination with lived experiences may help learners’ comprehension and appreciation of the target language and its culture. These findings reveal the relevance and value of semiotic approaches to language teaching research and provide practical implications for exposing pre-tertiary young learners to languages other than English for more diverse and extensive learning experiences.
Microstructural, mechanical and nondestructive characterization of X60 grade steel pipes welded by different processes
Authors: Altuntaş Onur , Özer Emre , Zalaoğlu Demet , Übeyli Mustafa
Published: August 2024

In this paper, the welding quality of API 5L X60 steel pipes was investigated after the application of three different welding scenarios by applying submerged arc welding (SMAW), tungsten inert gas (TIG) and hybrid (TIG + SMAW) welding methods with an average heat input of ca. 1 kJ mm−1 for all passes. For this purpose, the ultrasonic and radiographic tests were done to detect possible discontinuities such as crack and porosity in the welding zones. In addition, the macro and microstructures of weld zones were made to examine different zones in terms of weld quality and phases. Moreover, the hardness, impact toughness and tensile tests were carried out to determine the mechanical properties of the weldments. The tensile strength of the pipe weldments was recorded to be ∼603, 610 and 625 MPa after the welding of pipes by SMAW, TIG + SMAW and TIG welding, respectively. In addition, the impact toughness of the welds was obtained to be 48, 76 and 66 J, for these welding methods, successively. According to the experimental findings, all three welding plans were successfully applied to the steel pipes and found to be suitable regarding the relevant international standards.
Structuration, risk management, and institutional dynamics in resolving palm oil conflicts
Authors: Herdiansyah Herdis , Vitiara Mustarini Dessy , Frimawaty Evi , Qadriina Hafizha Ilma , Darmadi Aditya , Arista Nor Isnaeni Dwi
Published: August 2024

The rapid expansion of palm oil cultivation has remarkably influenced the social structure in rural areas, particularly the socioeconomic and ecological aspects. Social interaction in the palm oil area has certain characteristics and patterns. The unresourceful pattern within the community around valuable natural resources often creates social conflict among stakeholders. This study describes the relationship pattern between the key stakeholders in Keban Agung, South Sumatera Province, Indonesia. It also explores how social structure and people within this area influence each other. We use a qualitative approach to collect a broad perspective, including in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Hence, this study is beneficial to investigate a suitable approach that can mitigate diverse interests, especially in economic, social, and environmental aspects. Our objective is to study the structuration and agency process throughout palm oil expansion. In addition, we examine the current collective process in mitigating social-environmental conflicts. We found that the social structure in our research site is strong, remarkably influencing the overall circumstances. However, it poses a challenge given the inflexibility of the current agency process, especially for locals, who seek to modify key aspects within the structure.
The Effects of Satisfaction With Different Domains of Life on General Life Satisfaction Vary Between Individuals (but We Cannot Tell You Why)
Authors: Rohrer Julia , Seifert Ingo S. , Arslan Ruben C. , Sun Jessie , Schmukle Stefan C.
Published: August 2024

People care about different domains of life (e.g., their health, social life, work) to varying degrees. It thus seems plausible that how satisfied they are with those domains matters for their general life satisfaction to varying degrees. This idea has been investigated in the importance-weighting literature with at best mixed results, but variations of it can be found across different fields of psychology and include claims that values, personality, and age moderate the extent to which different life domains affect life satisfaction. In this study, we investigated the effects of satisfaction with 14 different life domains on general life satisfaction in a study of 439 individuals who provided up to 15 diary entries, resulting in a total of 6,071 observations. All domains had positive effects on average, with the largest effects for satisfaction with leisure time usage (b = 0.19, bstd = 0.25 relative to the within-person variability) and relationship satisfaction (b = 0.16, bstd = 0.17). Beyond these averages, there was robust interindividual variability; the standard deviation of the individual-level effects was of a similar magnitude as the average effect (and sometimes even larger). But when exploring correlations between these individual-level effects with third variables (e.g., self-reported importance of the respective domain, gender and age, Big Five personality traits), no convincing overall patterns arose. This may at least in part result from the high uncertainty with which individual-level effects were estimated, with reliabilities of ~.30, and the resulting low statistical power.
Beyond Urban Planning
Authors: Snyder J. Riley
Published: August 2024

Constantinople and Ravenna found new life in Late Antiquity through calculated decisions to transform them into capitals. For these cities to succeed, simultaneous large-scale imperial building projects had to be undertaken, such as fortifications, roads, aqueducts, palaces, and harbors. This created great competition for resources, especially considering the local lack of any established procurement and production industries of the scale required. Unfortunately, there exists no direct archaeological evidence for these industries. Though law codes provide useful insight into how the construction industry functioned, they do not mention brick, a critical building material that was used in great quantities. As such, this article addresses this gap in the evidence. It uses Actor-Network and Material Engagement Theories to investigate and reimage the complex human-object relationships involved in material sourcing and production industries in Ravenna and Constantinople in the decades following their accession as capital cities. Quantitative analysis of extant structures under the framework of backward induction—starting from an end result and reasoning backward in time to identify the most advantageous sequence(s) of events—helps us identify the comparable and contrasting nature of supplying enough building materials for these two new capitals in Late Antiquity. The qualitative and quantitative results from representative case studies show not only that new, large-scale industries focusing on the procurement of bricks were necessary to ensure the success of these new capital cities but that their successful operation was facilitated only by linking rural, peri-urban, and urban landscapes.
Association of Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid With Umbilical Cord Arterial Blood Gas Parameters and Apgar Score: A Brief Report
Authors: Nouri Behnaz , Niazadeh Fahimeh , Pooransari Parichehr , Arab Maliheh
Published: August 2024

Objectives: Meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) increases the risk of morbidity and mortality of neonates. Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) can end in hypoxemia, hypercarbia, and acidosis. The aim of this study was to compare the results of umbilical cord arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and Apgar score of the neonates with and without MSAF. Materials and Methods: Of all women (N=2037) who gave birth by caesarean section at Shohadaye-Tajrish hospital from 2015 to 2018, 100 women with MSAF were considered as the case group and 100 with normal amniotic fluid as the control group. The gestational age (GA) at caesarean delivery, neonate’s gender, 1 and 5 minutes Apgar scores (AS), and results of umbilical cord ABG analysis were compared between the groups using chi-square and t test. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 24.0. Results: The case group had a higher mean GA (39.19±1.52 weeks vs. 38.57±0.671; P<0.001) and the control group had a higher mean 1-minute AS (9.58±0.25 vs. 8.47±0.327; P<0.001), while the distribution of the neonate’s gender and frequency of low/normal 5-minute AS were not different between the groups (P>0.05). The control group had a higher mean pressure of oxygen (32.44±24.89 vs. 25.83±16.63; P=0.029); other parameters were not different between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusions: The lower pressure of oxygen in neonates with MSAF, despite no difference in acidosis suggest that various factors have to be considered in order to differentiate pathologic and physiologic MSAF.
Antitumor Effect of Lavandula angustifolia Extracts on the MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cell Line, With Emphasis on the Inhibition of Histone Deacetylase: In Vitro Evaluation and Molecular Docking Studies
Authors: Javanmardi Mitra , Khosropanah Mohammad-Karim , Abdi Mohammad
Published: August 2024

Objectives: Complementary medicine for the treatment of breast cancer has received a considerable research attention over the past years. Studies have also shown the anti-proliferative properties of Lavandula angustifolia. This study aimed to investigate the likely anti-proliferative effects of n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol extracted from L. angustifolia on a cell line of the breast cancer. Materials and Methods: The MDA-MB-231 cell line was treated with different concentrations of three extracts from L. angustifolia. MTT assay was performed to evaluate cell viability, and flow cytometry was used to examine the cell cycle. The potential of the breast cancer cell line to form the colonies after a treatment with the plant extract was also investigated. The matrix metalloproteinase 2 and 9 (MMP2 and 9) were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Molecular docking was performed using AutoDock Vina in PyRx0.8 to investigate the likely target protein. Results: The results showed that the methanol extract had considerable cytotoxicity to MDA-MB-231. The G0/G1 phase arrest was significantly increased in MDA-MB-231 after treatment with methanol extract. Furthermore, MMP2 and 9 significantly down-regulated the post treatment with the plant extract. The docking energy (kcal.mol-1) of eight methanolic extract compounds was docked with the histone deacetylase (HDAC), and nine transcription factors were achieved. Conclusions: In sum, a cytotoxic property was determined for L. angustifolia methanol extract on the MDA-MB-231. According to the results from docking studies, the best compound among the investigated compounds was 2-furancarboxaldehyde, which was docked with HDAC with a –7.37 kcal.mol-1 docking score. Therefore, it was recommended that future studies should be carried out to further investigate L. angustifolia as a possible complementary treatment.
The Relationship Between Vitamin B12 and Gestational Diabetes in Pregnant Women With and Without Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Sajadi Kaboudi Parvin , Oladighdikolaei Leyla , Hajiahmadi Mahmoud , Bouzari Zinatosaadat , Bouzari Seyedeh Zahra
Published: August 2024

Objectives: Studies on the relationship between vitamin B12 and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have shown different results. Given the lack of research in this area in Iran and the inconsistent findings of studies carried out in other nations, this study was conducted in light of the significance of the problem, particularly with regard to the health of expectant mothers. Materials and Methods: This case-control study was performed on 120 pregnant women referred to Ayatollah Rouhani hospital in Babol, private offices, and health centers to evaluate the vitamin B12 level in women with and without GDM. GDM was defined as 1) after oral ingestion of 75g glucose, fasting plasma glucose level (PGL) >92 mg/dL, 1-hour PGL >180mg/dL, or 2-hour PGL >153mg/ dL during 24-28 weeks of gestational age, or 2) in the 100-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), PGL >195 mg/dL, one-hour PGL >180 mg/dL, 2-hour PGL >155, and 3-hour PGL >140, and GDM was diagnosed if there were at least 2 out of 4 mentioned cases. According to the above definition, pregnant women with GDM were placed in the case group, while those without GDM were placed in the control group. After 8 hours of fasting, intravenous blood samples were taken and sent to the laboratory for measurement, and vitamin B12 deficiency was considered <99 pg/dL after 28 gestational weeks. Results: Vitamin B12 deficiency was prevalent in 14.2% of 120 pregnant women studied. Vitamin B12 deficiency was more common in GDM women than in non-GDM women (58.8%-41.2%). A normal level of vitamin B12 could act as a protective factor against GDM. The vitamin B12 levels increased in the 30- to 40-year-old women with GDM. In other age groups, vitamin B12 levels were higher in non-GDM women than in GDM women. Among 17 women with vitamin B12 deficiency, 52.9% had a fasting PGL >92. Conclusions: The results of the present study suggest that measuring vitamin B12 levels may aid in the early diagnosis of GDM and prevent maternal and fetal complications.
Necesidades psicosociales de mujeres con cáncer durante su diagnóstico: estudio para diseñar un programa psicoeducativo
Authors: Martínez Arriaga Reyna Jazmín , Hernández Delgado Yolanda de Jesús , Bravo Andrade Héctor Rubén , Zamora Ávalos Daniela , López Ventura Berenice , Muñoz Anacona Yineth Alejandra , Macias Espinoza Fabiola , Meza Chavolla Sergio Osvaldo
Published: August 2024

El proceso de diagnóstico de un cáncer puede generar diversas afectaciones a los pacientes y sus familiares; sin embargo, existen factores psicosociales que pueden llegar a afectar aún más dicho proceso. El objetivo es conocer las necesidades psicosociales de mujeres con cáncer de mama desde su experiencia en el proceso de diagnóstico, para lo cual se diseñó un estudio cualitativo con una perspectiva fenomenológica. Se entrevistaron a once mujeres con diagnóstico de cáncer de mama, mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas, las cuales fueron grabadas en audio para transcribirlas y realizar el análisis. Se realizó un análisis temático a través del software ATLAS.ti, con el fin de encontrar patrones que formaran categorías o unidades de significado. Se logró determinar que el proceso de sospecha de cáncer y el recibimiento del diagnóstico fueron los momentos vividos con más carga emocional. La falta de información sobre el cáncer y los tratamientos, posterior al diagnóstico, fueron las necesidades más reportadas. La importancia del apoyo social brindado por otras personas, durante el proceso de diagnóstico, fue común en todas las mujeres. El uso de redes sociales y uso del celular fueron los recursos más utilizados y con mayor preferencia para un apoyo brindado de forma digital. Como conclusión, es importante brindar atención psicosocial e integral durante el proceso de diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Los recursos digitales comienzan a emerger como estrategias para dar atención a esta población.
Determination of optimal navigation route from Opobo channel to the bonny river entrance: rivers state, Nigeria
Authors: Nwikinane Andy Naka , Opuaji Tamunokuro Amos , Ikenda Eze Promise
Published: August 2024

The study area is not always navigable at all times and have impede safe navigation such as passages of boats and loaded barges of varying sizes. The fear of unknown bathymetric components and the need to determine optical navigational route in the river channel under study are inevitable. The research adopted quantitative method of depth determination, tidal and river current velocity measurement. Tidal observations were carried out in 30 minutes interval for a period of two months, acoustic bathymetric and current velocity measurement were also carried out to determine the river bed topography and current flow rate in the study area. The results from the bathymetric charts shows that only one optimal navigational route exist at low tide and three optimal navigational routes to the Opobo channel from the entrance of the Bonny River. The result also revealed that the main Opobo channel is navigable at all times (low or high tide). Lowest and highest sounded depth of 0.10m and 16.70m were noted. The study also revealed a high river current velocity of 0.434m/s at Opobo channel entrance to the Bonny River and a semidiurnal tide with two low and two high water respectively.
Ilmu Kalam “Terapan”: Sebuah Reorientasi menuju Kajian Ilmu Kalam yang Implementatif
Authors: Nurdin M. Amin , Darmadi Dadi
Published: August 2024

This text is an effort to make Ilmu Kalam (Islamic theology) an applied science. Now is the right time to revive the study of Ilmu Kalam by reorienting its methods and core topics towards more practical applications, so that this discipline once again becomes a rich, intelligent, and inspiring intellectual heritage of Islam for solving the problems of humanity. This reorientation effort is not at all intended to dismantle a scientific structure that is already so solid; rather, it is meant to enrich the great and brilliant discipline of Ilmu Kalam. However, this greatness and brilliance will be in vain if not accompanied by efforts to revitalize it in accordance with its current significance.
Hadis-hadis dalam Kitab Durrat al-Nāṣiḥīn
Authors: Fathullah Ahmad Lutfi
Published: August 2024

One of the traditions in the Muslim community is reading or studying the Kitab Kuning (classical Islamic texts). There are quite a variety of Kitab Kuning that are read in pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) or study groups, one of which is the book Durrat al-Nāṣiḥīn. This text is a summary of the author’s dissertation at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) titled A Study of Hadith in the Book Durrat al-Nāṣiḥīn.
Relasi antara Manusia dan Lingkungan Alam
Authors: AM Daud Effendy
Published: August 2024

Human beings and the environment are entities whose existence is natural and ordained. Naturally, a relationship has been established between them since the creation. The quality of the relationship between humans and the environment is determined by the quality of human thought, behavior, and conduct within their surroundings. The standard for evaluating the goodness or badness of this relationship is not solely determined by humans unilaterally, but by an absolute standard, which is the law of God (Sunatullah). This is a consequence of humans being chosen and appointed as stewards of Allah in maintaining the balance of life on Earth. This writing explains the intended relationship, which is capable of building a holistic system of righteousness to achieve peace and prosperity blessed by the pleasure of Allah SWT.
Ambiguitas Politik Agama dalam Demokrasi
Authors: Ihsan A. Bakir
Published: August 2024

Islamic political parties in Indonesia face two dilemmas: structural and cultural. Structurally, Islamic principles are not compatible with the state ideology, which positions religion as a social entity rather than a formal reference for the state. Culturally, Islamic political parties do not exhibit the distinctiveness of their principles in aggregating and articulating the aspirations of society. There is even a tendency to extend their roles as an effort to gain support without being bound to their principles. Given this situation, what is the significance of principles for political parties? In the context of Islamic principles, what can be expected from the existence and function of Islamic political parties in the national political constellation?
Gerakan Sosial dalam Perspektif Islam
Authors: Jamilah Joharotul
Published: August 2024

This article captures the patterns and classification of religious-based social movements (read: Islam) in Indonesia that actively play a role in changing societal behavior. One interesting aspect to note is the growth and development of various typologies of Islamic social movements. These range from modernist Islamic movements to neo-modernist ones, and even to fundamentalist or radical movements.
Ijtihad dalam Pandangan Muhammad Asad
Authors: Rosyadi M. Tabah
Published: August 2024

This article explains that an finding the truth of law, besides using textual method of al-Qur’an and Sunnah, Asad hence rational method (ijtihādī). Asad also a firm hold the contextual method According to his interpretation, Islam is intellectual movement, because Islam have peeped out the definitive idea and clear agenda. Asad really trusts in the mind as method to look for the truth. He expresses that even to choose the religion, people have to be guided by their mind, and with that mind people will be able to know how far the religion can fulfill the human being requirement, physical or spiritual.
New Age: Spiritualitas Orang Perkotaan
Authors: Naharong Abdul Muis
Published: August 2024

This article examines the phenomenon that occurs in the last two decades in the community in various parts of the world stricken by the fever of spirituality. The various forms of spirituality emerge. This phenomenon is so widely in the West that gave birth to the slogan “Spirituality, yes, Organized religion, no.” One of the movements of this spirituality is New Age, which is a combination of various teachings and practices. The uniqueness of this movement makes the scholars acknowledged that the New Age is difficult to describe. Abdul Muis Naharong tried to describe the New Age which spread to Eastern countries, including Indonesia, due to the globalization process. The spread of ideas and New Age practices take place primarily through the mediation of books imported from the West, and some studies centers established by institutions and individuals in this country.
Buya Hamka: Tokoh Modernis Karismatik
Authors: Amir Shobahussurur
Published: August 2024

This paper analyzes Hanika by measuring his productivity. Someone who has never formally attended school, but able to write a lot of things. Hamka writes about the history, interpretation, Hadith, Sufism, language, and literature. His work presents an active response from the condition that occurs in society. as urban communities facing extreme Sufism understanding dealing with the secular lifestyle hedonist, he writes Tasawuf Modern. When acute phenomenon feud between indigenous and religion, he writes Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck. As modern society away from religion following the materialistic life, he writes Di Bawah Lindungan Ka’bah. His Responses to the condition of society is also expressed as being reflected in the prison, to be born monumental works; Tafsir Al-Azhar.
Pesan-Pesan Ideologis Liberalisme pada Akun Twitter @Ulil: Sebuah Analisis Wacana Kritis
Authors: Nariswari Fitria Sis
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini mengaji ideologi liberalisme yang tersirat dalamstatus akun Twitter @Ulil milik Ulil Abshar Abdalla sebagai pendirikelompok Jaringan Islam Liberal (JIL) dengan menggunakan pendekatananalisis wacana kritis untuk mengetahui pandangan, keberpihakan,pendapat yang pro-kontra dari pengguna Twitter lain, dan ideologi dariakun @Ulil. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metodeanalisis wacana kritis yang diterapkan oleh Norman Fairclough, yangmenitikberatkan deskripsi, interpretasi, dan eksplanasi teks. Interpretasi dandeskripsi teks dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan makrostrukturTeun A. van Dijk untuk mencari makroproposisi dan makrostruktur setiapstatus dari akun Twitter @Ulil.Hasil penelitian ini memerlihatkan bahwaterdapat ideologi liberalisme yang tersirat di dalam akun Twitter @Ulilyang termanifestasi ke dalam bentuk-bentuk kebahasaan.
Evaluating HTI’s Commitment of Peaceful Way in Promulgating Its Messages in the Democratic Indonesian State
Authors: Mujahiduddin Mujahiduddin
Published: August 2024

Artikel ini menjelaskan kemunculan Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia(HTI) sejak tahun 1980an, di masa-masa demokrasi. HTI denganmenggunakan sarana demokrasi justru berupaya mendirikan kekhalifahandengan implementasi hukum Islam dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, tapitidak dengan cara kekerasan, melainkan dengan damai. Walau demikiangerakan HTI ini ditengarai justru menghambat proses demokratisasi diIndonesia.
Membongkar Agenda Terselubung Fundamentalisme Islam: dari Nalar Arab ke Nalar Pribumi
Authors: Lutfi Ahmad
Published: August 2024

The Western modernity has emerged reaction from thecommunity of Islam. The reaction appears into three types: fundamentalist,traditionalist, and liberal Islam. The first one is to refer the Qur’ānic text.The second is to imlement all traditions in the Prophet’s era. The last isto refer the Islamic teaching, religious text, and condition they live. Thispaper will provide some corrections to the thought which globalizedfundemantalist it self with Islamic universalism project. This paper will usePost-colonial study approach .
Beberapa Kemungkinan Pengembangan Studi Perbandingan Agama
Authors: Noer Kautsar Azhari
Published: August 2024

This text will discuss several possibilities for the development of comparative religion. Comparative religion, as a branch of scientific study of religions, needs attention to ensure that this field can develop well in accordance with innovative academic demands (arising from scientific advancements) and dynamic practical demands (arising from social changes). What possibilities can be pursued to develop comparative religion? These possibilities may include sharing information among scholars, improving the scientific quality of educators, developing and selecting themes, and developing methodologies.
Pertemuan Islam dan Kristen di Beranda Iman
Authors: Darmadi Dadi
Published: August 2024

Broadly speaking, the book by Nicolas Jonathan Woly, derived from his doctoral dissertation, discusses the diverse opinions on interfaith relations from Islamic and Christian scholars and theologians in the 20th century. Woly does not seem to want to stop at such a typical discussion; rather, he also wants to specifically examine how such interreligious relationships influence the understanding of Christians and the church in their missiological tasks. Or, as he put it, "…The Church and Christians will listen and perhaps also learn from other religious communities in matters of its mission." In this regard, Woly explicitly states that Christians and the church should also receive input from their historical experiences of encountering people of other faiths.
Seni Membaca Al-Qur'an (Qira'at): Sejarah dan Perkembangan
Authors: Anwar Hamdani
Published: August 2024

The discussion of qira'at is one of the most fundamental studies in Ulūm al-Qur’ān. This is closely related to various factors that can lead to various issues. The method of recitation is also considered as one of the proofs of the authenticity of the Qur’an. The fact proves that through authentic and even mutawatir narrations, the qira’at imams teach it meticulously and directly (musyafahah). Furthermore, in its implications, differences in recitation methods may lead to discrepancies in determining the legal rulings contained within a verse. Such biases may also occur in other aspects of Islamic teachings, such as creed, ethics, and others.
Tafsir sebagai Hermeneutika Islam: Kajian dan Terapan
Authors: Pari Fariz
Published: August 2024

Tafsir, as an Islamic hermeneutics, holds a significant position in understanding and applying the sacred text of the Qur'an. This study aims to investigate the theoretical and practical aspects of tafsir as an interpretive method within the Islamic tradition. Through an approach of textual and contextual analysis, this research explores various tafsir approaches used in Islamic history and their application in contemporary contexts. The role of tafsir as Islamic hermeneutics lies not only in understanding the meaning of the Qur'anic text but also in connecting it with social, cultural, and political realities. This research also explores the relevance and challenges faced in applying Islamic hermeneutics in contemporary contexts. Through this in-depth analysis, it is hoped to gain a better understanding of the role of tafsir in enriching religious understanding and guiding religious practices in contemporary Islamic society.
Perkembangan Pemikiran Islam Kontemporer
Authors: Hidayat Komaruddin
Published: August 2024

The study of contemporary Islamic thought explores the dynamic and evolving nature of Islamic intellectualism in the modern world. This field examines how Muslim scholars and thinkers address current issues, reinterpret classical texts, and interact with global trends and ideologies. Key areas of focus include the engagement with modern science and technology, the challenges of globalization, the pursuit of social justice, and the reinterpretation of Sharia in contemporary contexts. By analyzing the contributions of various contemporary Muslim thinkers, this study aims to understand the ongoing development and transformation of Islamic thought and its implications for the Muslim world and beyond.
Kangen-kangenan Seperempat Abad: Reuni Ushuluddin IAIN Jakarta
Authors: Darmadi Dadi
Published: August 2024

Acara reuni ini bukan hanya sekedar acara dadakan. Beberapa hal melatarbelakangi acara tersebut. Di antaranya, keinginan banyak alumni Ushuluddin untuk menengok kembali “kampus tercinta”nya dan bertemu teman lama. Juga keinginan berkumpul bersama dan mencari kemungkinan format kerja-sama sesama alumni karena, paling tidak, katanya, di antara sekian banyak alumni banyak yang boleh dibilang telah “menjadi” dan sukses. “Katanya si anu sudah menjadi anu, ya?” atau “Si anu kan sekarang udah laen, sekarang jadi anu dia...” adalah sedikit percakapan yang biasanya dilontarkan sesama teman seangkatan dan sejawatnya ketika pertama kali mereka bertemu lagi. Untuk itu, perlu diadakan sebuah acara reuni untuk mengakomodir keinginan-keinginan seperti itu. Jadi, orang bukan hanya datang ke kantor Fakultas untuk sekedar semisal melegalisir ijazah dan transkrip nilai.
Berkeley and Sensible Things
Authors: Yazid Rizky
Published: August 2024

This paper aims to re-reading Berkeley and reposition his philosophy of knowledge between the claims of adherents of idealism or immaterialism that so far have been labeled by interpreters. In other words, the label as an adherent of idealism or immaterialism is not a position stated by Berkeley himself, but the result of interpreters reading the consequences of Berkeley's philosophy of knowledge. Those who called Berkeley an idealist included: Georges Dickers, Robert G. Meyers and Robert J. Fogelin. His assumption, citing Dickers, branded Berkeley as an idealist because of Berkeley's view that there are only ideas and thoughts rather than physical objects. Meanwhile, those who label Berkeley as adherents of immaterialism include: I.C. Tipton, David Berman. His assumption cites Berman that Berkeley's labeling of immaterialism is hypothetical and a consequence of his philosophical views. This study uses a descriptive method, where relevant texts are collected first as research objects, which the writer then describes as variables. The status variable itself has no influence or relationship or correlation with other variables. The findings of this study are that both interpreting Berkeley as immaterialist and idealist are related to Berkeley's rejection of religious skepticism. In addition, labeling as an immaterialist or idealist comes from the interpretation of Berkeley's schoolar on the consequences of Berkeley's rejection of physical objects that are independent of the subject's mind.
Faith In God and Implications for Believers: A Comparative Survey of Islam and African Indigenous Religions
Authors: Ibrahim Hussein I.I. , Kuyateh Mustapha Abdullah
Published: August 2024

Most Muslims, including even Africans who accepted the faith, seem to have cultivated the same attitude of mind that African Indigenous Religions are not monotheistic in any form. Non-Muslim Africans, who have kept to their indigenous heritage, are seen as bereft of any abiding values; they have no culture because any culture other than Islam is no culture. Therefore, all Africans who wanted to become Muslims were often prevailed upon to shed their traditional culture and take on the Islamic culture. In some communities in Northern Ghana, Muslims are looked upon and described as “white” contrasted with non-Muslim indigenes who are labeled “black”. The colours here refer to knowledge and lack of knowledge. It is for this reason that this paper takes up the issue to see whether the indigenous religions of Africa, like Islam, are not God friendly and whether, like Muslims also, the knowledge of God, as held by Africans, do have implications for believers. The essay intends to look at the concept of God in both Islam and African Traditional Religions and go on to examine some implications of this belief on individual believers of these two faiths.
Salafisasi Tradisi Intelektual Islam: Al-Albānī dan Suntingan Riyāḍ Al-Ṣāliḥīn
Authors: Sunarwoto Sunarwoto
Published: August 2024

Salafis are known for their strong commitment to practicing Islam as literally as possible in accordance with the understanding of the Salaf (pious forefathers) generation in their daily life. Despite their claim to the purity of their Islamic interpretation, Salafism is historically constructed. This article deals with the taḥqīq (editing) of Riyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn endeavored by a renowned Salafi scholar, Nāṣir al-Dīn Al-Albānī. It aims to demonstrate how Salafism has been constructed. In doing so, it tries to detail how Salafism has become increasingly mainstreamed, a process we might call “Salafization”. This article argues that Al-Albānī did “Salafization” of Islamic intellectual tradition through taḥqīq. Using Gérard Genette’s paratextual analysis, this article unveils practices and discourses surrounding Al-Albānī’s textual editing. These practices and discourses were guided by his Salafi ideology. In his edition of Riyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn, there are three examples where Al-Albānī corrected popular Islamic understanding, including the relationship between intention (nīyah) and action (ʿamal), asmāʾ wa ṣifāt, and traditional religious practices and rituals.
Toleransi Di Kalangan Santri Pondok Pesantren Kabupaten Bekasi
Authors: Nafiuddin Nafiuddin , Maharani Dewi
Published: August 2024

Tolerance is the most important element in religious moderation when compared to other dimensions. Several phenomena of intolerance and radicalization emerged in Bekasi Regency, such as the arrest of terrorists, rejection of the establishment of places of worship for adherents of other religions, and so on. This makes the role of Islamic boarding schools very important in stemming intolerant movements. This research is quantitative. The sampling method used in this research is the Purposive Sampling and Quota Sampling method. The Purposive Sampling method was used in selecting two Islamic boarding schools in Bekasi Regency, namely YAPINK and Attaqwa, while the Quota Sampling method was used in distributing the selected sample of students. The number of samples used in this research was 312 students. The results of this research are that the contribution of tolerance is very significant in instilling religious moderation, then Islamic boarding school students have moderate views and attitudes in the dimension of tolerance.
Hakikat Cinta dalam Kehidupan Manusia Perspektif Armada Riyanto
Authors: Adon Mathias Jebaru
Published: August 2024

This study is motivated by the realization that love is a rich dimension of human life. Every stage of the human life journey is influenced by the power of love, making the meaning of love a field of deep philosophical exploration. The purpose of this research is to interpret the nature of love in human life from the perspective of Armada Riyanto’s philosophy. According to Armada Riyanto, love is something that all humans long for, that they hope for, strive for, and experience in life. This research uses qualitative methods and finds that each stage of the experience of love provides an enchanting experience and shows the infinite richness of life. The result of this study contributes to the understanding of love as a unique and profound experience in human life.
Ulama Hadis dalam Kontestasi Keagamaan Digital Mesir, Studi Kasus Sheikh Ma’bid ‘Abd al-Karīm
Authors: Huda Muhamad Khoirul
Published: August 2024

This article seeks to explain the context of the emergence of neo-traditionalist hadith scholars in Egypt’s digital socio-political-religious space. The analysis focuses on Sheikh Ma’bid ‘Abd al-Karīm, an al-Azhar hadith scholar who is nicknamed “Sheikh al-Majālis al-Ḥadīthiyyah”. Using a qualitative approach and literature study methods, the analysis finds that the presence of Sheikh Ma’bid ‘Abd al-Karīm in the digital space cannot be separated from the diverse context of contemporary Egyptian religious authority contestation. Sheikh Ma’bid is part of the voice of a wider network of clerics known as “Neo Islamic Traditionalism” centered at Al-Azhar under the leadership of Sheikh Aḥmad Ṭayib. The Islamic neo-traditionalism movement is a reassertion of al-Azhar’s religious identity and authority which had dimmed amid the rise of various currents of Islamic thought, especially transnational-Salafi. Shaykh Ma’bid plays an important role in maintaining al-Azhar’s symbolic authority in the field of hadith studies through the digital content he creates.