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Totalitarianisme, Banalitas Kejahatan dan Kebebasan Berpikir: Refleksi Bersama Hannah Arendt
Authors: Tan Petrus
Published: August 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendalami lebih lanjut gagasan Hannah Arendt tentang banalitas kejahatan dan kebebasan berpikir dengan menempatkannya kembali pada konteksnya yang lebih spesifik, yaitu problem totalitarianisme. Argumen pokok yang dipertahankan dalam artikel ini, bahwa konsep banalitas kejahatan hanya bisa dipahami dalam kaitan dengan eksistensi individu di dalam sebuah rezim totaliter atau di dalam sebuah situasi di mana kebebasan berpikir dan berimajinasi secara kreatif dihalang-halangi oleh kekuasaan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah metode kepustakaan dan analisis kritis atas sumber primer, yaitu karya-karya Arendt, terutama Eichmann in Jerusalem, dan sumber sekunder yang mendalami gagasan Arendt tentang banalitas kejahatan. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa banalitas kejahatan adalah suatu tipe khusus kejahatan yang berlangsung di bawah rezim totaliter ketika status moral kejahatan digantikan oleh klaim normalitas atau normativitas. Karena itu, berpikir sebagai dialog dengan hati nurani mampu mencegah seseorang melakukan banalitas kejahatan. Jadi, mengatasi banalitas kejahatan membutuhkan baik kemampuan berpikir kritis maupun sistem politik yang ramah terhadap iklim kebebasan berpikir
Etika Kepada Tuhan, Manusia, dan Lingkungan Perspektif Filsafat Etika Islam
Authors: Almutawallid Almutawallid , Sopu Salahuddin , Santalia Indo
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang etika kepada Tuhan, Manusia dan Lingkungan dalam perspektif Etika Islam, dengan menggunakan pendekatan Filsafat Islam, adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif analisis, metode deskriptif analisis yang digunakan dengan tujuan menerangkan bagaimana hakekat etika sebagai manusia kepada Tuhan, sesama Manusia, dan Lingkungan, serta menjelaskan relevansi antara tiga elemen ini yang tidak terpisahkan satu sama lain dengan menggunakan perfektif Filsafat Etika Islam. Adapun jenis penelitian ini yakni library research, yakni mengumpulkan beberapa literature-literature seperti buku, E-book, Journal, penelitian yang membahas terkait tema yang sedang di angkat. Hasil dalam penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa etika terhadap Tuhan berakar pada pengakuan dan penyerahan sebagai bentuk kewajiban moral sebagai hamba melalui penyembahan kepada-Nya dan bersyukur atas segala pemberian-Nya. Kedua etika kepada manusia dipahami sebagai bentuk kesadaran akan fitrah sebagai makhluk sosial dengan menjaga dan mencapai keseimbangan antara hak pribadi dan kewajiban sosial, kemudian etika kepada lingkungan dipahami sebagai bentuk kesadaran moral bahwa manusia dan masyarakat bagian dari alam semesta itu sendiri sehingga menjaganya sebagai bentuk menjaga kepentingan manusia itu sendiri sebagaimana ekosistem alam semesta yang saling membutuhkan satu sama lain, adapun keterikatan ketiga aspek ini yakni melibatkan sebuah pemenuhan tanggung jawab atas tugas sebagai makhluk sosial dan khalifah di muka bumi. Kesadaran moral ini muncul karena kemampuan sebagai manusia yang dapat membedakan antara baik dan buruk, halal dan haram, manusia yang sadar adalah dia yang memahami betul bahwa dia bertanggung jawab akan perbuatannya. Hubungan sesama manusia dan lingkunag direpresentasikan dengan penjagaan dan pengelolaan alam dengan baik, menjaga hubungan dengan lingkungan dan manusia juga sebagai bentuk beretika kepada tuhan, sebab dalam ilmu kalam bahwa alam semesta dan manusia merupakan manifestasi dari tuhan itu sendiri dan hubungan manusia kepada tuhan itu dapat dinilai dari hubungan sesamanya dan lingkungan sekitarnya, bersikap dan berperilaku layaknya mendapatkan bimbingan dari tuhan.
Konsep Filsafat Barat dan Islam Tentang Sumber Pengetahuan (Perspektif Rene Descartes, John Locke, dan Al-Ghazali)
Authors: Anshari Muhammad Isa
Published: August 2024

Dalam sejarah terdapat perdebatan yang penting antara filsafat barat dan filsafat islam. Perdebatan ini berkaitan dengan sumber pengetahuan manusia dan apakah peran akal, panca indera atau hati yang lebih diutamakan dalam proses mendapatkan pengetahuan yang benar. Peneitian ini melibatkan pandangan Al-Ghazali, Rene Descartes, dan John Locke, Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi literatur. Studi literatur merupakan metode penelitian yang menggunakan informasi dan data yang berada di perpustakaan. Dalam konteks perdebatan ini, pandangan barat tentang epistemologi yang diwakilkan oleh Rene Descartes memandang akal manusia sebagai sumber pengetahuan menyusun suatu metode yang dikenal dengan metode metode keraguan, di sisi lain John Locke menyoroti peran indra manusia sebagai sumber pengetahuan dan menyusun teori tabula rasa. Di tengah pandangan Barat ini, Al-Ghazali menghadirkan perspektif Islam dengan menekankan peran intuisi atau hati dalam mencapai pengetahuan tertinggi. Dalam tulisan ini, kita akan melihat pemikiran dan perbandingan  perspektif tiga tokoh yaitu Al-Ghazali, Rene Descartes, dan John Locke. Masing-masing dari mereka memiliki pandangan yang berbeda terhadap sumber pengetahuan yang benar.
Praksis Filantropi Mewujudkan Eudaimonia (Menelaah Budaya Kumpul Kope Orang Manggarai dalam Terang Filsafat Pengakuan Axel Honneth)
Authors: Agu Egidius , Pandor Pius
Published: August 2024

Fokus tulisan ini ialah menelaah nilai praksis kumpul kope sebagai salah satu local wisdom orang Manggarai. Praksis filantropi kumpul kope menjadi indikatif dalam mewujudkan eudaimonia. Guna menemukan nilai dan makna yang terkandung dalam praksis kumpul kope penulis menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan merujuk pada penelitian kepustakaan, khususnya filsafat mutual recognition Axel Honneth. Dialog praksis kumpul kope dengan pemikiran Axel Honneth memunculkan nilai-nilai seperti persaudaraan, kekeluargaan, sosialitas, solidaritas dan kemanusiaan. Juga kaya akan makna-makna, Pertama, kumpul kope sebagai aksis filantropi untuk mewujudkan eudaimonia. Kedua, kumpul kope sebagai ungkapan lahiriah dari pengakuan. Ketiga, kumpul kope mengungkapkan martabat manusia. Selain makna, juga ditemukan nilai-nilai seperti; kekeluargaan, persaudaraan, sosialitas, solidaritas dan kemanusiaan. Manusia mengungkapkan kemanusiaan hanya dalam semangat saling mengakui (mutual recognition).
Epifani Wajah Liyan dalam Kekerasan Seksual Terhadap Perempuan (Telaah Menurut Konsep Wajah Emmanuel Levinas)
Authors: Enggo Edelbertus Edwardo , Firmanto Antonius Denny
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini akan mendalami dan menggali makna epifani wajah yang lain dalam konteks kekerasan seksual terhadap perempuan, dengan menggunakan pendekatan filsafat Emmanuel Levinas sebagai landasan teoretis utama. Penelitian akan mengeksplorasi bagaimana konsep epifani wajah yang lain dalam filsafat Levinas dapat membuka wawasan baru dan memberikan pemahaman mendalam terhadap fenomena kekerasan seksual terhadap perempuan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Kajian Pustaka dengan pendekatan kualitatif untuk menyelidiki konsep wajah Levinas dan mengaplikasikannya pada realitas kekerasan seksual terhadap perempuan. Levinas menekankan pentingnya etika sebagai dasar hubungan manusiawi, khususnya melalui konsep wajah sebagai pintu gerbang untuk memahami keunikan dan martabat setiap individu. Berangkat dari permasalahan ini, penulis menemukan bahwa epifani wajah yang lain dapat memberikan wawasan yang lebih dalam tentang keunikan perempuan yang menjadi korban kekerasan seksual, menekankan tanggung jawab etis untuk secara aktif terlibat dalam melindungi dan membela korban kekerasan seksual. Selain itu, pentingnya keterlibatan subjektif dan tanggung jawab menyoroti perlunya terlibat secara pribadi dalam hubungan kemanusiaan. Fenomena kekerasan seksual terhadap perempuan menggambarkan gambaran yang mengkhawatirkan tentang eksistensi wajah perempuan. Kehadiran wajah yang lain (perempuan) yang seharusnya dianggap sebagai pertemuan antara "Diri" dan "Yang Lain" telah direduksi menjadi objek tindakan kekerasan semata.
Arti Baik Menurut George Edward Moore: Usaha Pemerintah Indonesia Mendukung Perdamaian Rusia-Ukraina
Authors: Astageni Empi Siloka
Published: August 2024

The focus of this article is to show the Indonesian government's efforts to support peace between Russia and Ukraine which are currently in conflict. The war between Russia and Ukraine had a serious impact on the lives of the global community. The efforts made by the Indonesian government contain good values in the diplomatic realm. These peace efforts are based on humanitarian grounds. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has caused many casualties and damage here and there. The author wants to link the Indonesian government's support for peace with the concept of "good" according to George Edward Moore. "Good" itself was formulated by Moore as an abstract thing. Careful observation is needed to understand the meaning of "good". The "good" proposed by Moore in turn boils down to the actions produced by a person. Implicitly, "good" here refers to morality. The author finds that the steps taken by the Indonesian government are good. This decision is an awareness of the identity of the Indonesian nation as a collaborative entity. The Indonesian government also remembers its commitment to participate in implementing world order.
Konsep Merdeka Belajar Ditinjau Dari Filsafat Pendidikan Paulo Freire
Authors: Cardoso1 Norberto G. , Wahini Ni Made Prema , Toha La Ilham
Published: August 2024

Pendidikan yang baik merupakan tujuan serta cita-cita hidup bangsa yang merdeka. Peran pendidikan menjadi salah satu indikator penilaian dari suatu bangsa yang maju dalam menghasilkan sumber daya manusia yang unggul. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian filsafat yang membahas konsep Merdeka Belajar dari sudut pandang filsafat pendidikan Paulo Freire. Konsep Medeka Belajar telah menjadi paradigma dalam dunia pendidikan yang menekankan pada kemandirian dan kebebasan belajar setiap individu. Konsep Merdeka Belajar menjadi perbincangan yang hangat dalam dunia pendidikan di Indonesia karena melakukan terobosan baru dalam dunia pendidikan. Konsep Merdeka Belajar disinyalir menjadi solusi atas permasalahan pendidikan di negara Indonesia. Di Indonesia, sistem belajar masih menggunakan sistem menghafal dan gaya bank. Filsafat Pendidikan Freire menyoroti beberapa permasalahan besar dalam dunia pendidikan, yakni pendidikan dengan sistem perbankan, desain kurikulum yang masih kaku dan tidak berkelanjutan, kurangnya infrastruktur, dan metode pengajaran yang masih pasif. Model pembelajaran tersebut membuat peserta didik tidak bebas berkreatifitas dalam proses belajar mengajar. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian yang menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif-deskriptif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data adalah studi kepustakaan. Penelitian ini mengusulkan integrasi  konsep Merdeka Belajar dan prinsip pendidikan pembebasan Freire yang memberikan landasan filosofis yang kuat bagi pengembangan sistem pendidikan  inklusif dan memerdekakan bagi setiap individu. Hasil penelitian ini adalah (1) pentingnya meningkatkan partisipasi aktif siswa dalam pembelajaran; (2) memerbarui kurikulum dan sistem pendidikan menjadi fleksibel, modern, dan esensial; dan (3) pentingnya membangun kritik, dialog, refleksi diri, dan pengembangan kepekaan terhadap realitas sosial.
Teologi Liberal Muhammad Syahrur: Dekonstruksi-Rekonstruksi Pemikiran Klasik, Rukun Islam, dan Rukun Iman
Authors: Almutawallid Almutawallid , Barsihannor Barsihannor , Santalia Indo
Published: August 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis gagasan-gagasan utama Muhammad Syahrur secara objektif. Artikel ini menggunakan pendekatan hermeneutika dan teologi Islam, metode yang digunakan dalam artikel ini adalah deskriptif analisis. Metode deskriptif analisis digunakan untuk memaparkan bagaimana pemikiran teologi Muhammad Syahrur dan konsep dekonstruksi dan rekonstruksi rukun Iman dan Islam. Jenis penelitian ini adalah library research. Hasil artikel ini mengungkap titik fokus kritikan Muhammad Syahrur adalah kitab-kitab tafsir klasik da kaidah-kaidahnya yang sudah dianggap mapan dan bersifat final, sikap kemapanan ulama klasik membuat agama Islam tertinggal jauh dalam bidang ilmu pengetahuan yang mengabaikan kebutuhan zaman dan perkembangannya, problem yang mendasar adalah tidak adanya metode yang ilmiah dam empirik membuatnya kadaluarsa dalam konteks saat ini dengan menghadirkan ilmu-ilmu ilmiah dan hermeneutik dalam kaidah tafsir menurutnya jauh lebih relevan dan masuk akal melihat teknologi dan ilmu pengetahuan terus semakin maju. Karenanya, perlu ada dekonstruksi-rekonstruksi kitab-kitab dan kaidah-kaidah tafsir termaksud rukun Islam dan Iman. Muhamma Syahrur merumuskan sendiri rukun Iman dan Islam yang baru, dianggap bisa lebih relevan dengan kebutuhan zaman dan lebih manusiawi, menurutnya rukun Islam dan Iman yang dipertahankan sejak dulu hingga sekarang itu tidak sesuai dengan naluri kemanusiaan dan bertentangan dengan perkembangan zaman.
Nilai dalam Pandangan Perempuan Batak tentang Perniagaan di Pasar Sambu Medan ditinjau dari Perspektif Max Scheller
Authors: Putri Nindya Vera , Sahfutra Suryo Adi
Published: August 2024

Tulisan ini mengaji tentang nilai berdagang bagi perempuan pada suku Batak yang merupakan mayoritas pedagang di kawasan pasar Sambu Medan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi mengapa perempuan suku Batak menjadi pedagang terbanyak di daerah pasar Sambu Medan, bukankah pada dasarnya yang harus paling berperan dalam pemenuhan ekonomi keluarga adalah laki-laki? Alasan apa yang membuat mereka begitu senang menjadi seorang pedagang di pasar? Jawaban-jawaban itu yang akan kemudian dikaji dengan menggunakan perspektif Filsafat Nilai Max Scheler. Penelitian ini dilakukan secara kualitatif dengan menggunakan sumber data primer dan sekunder. Adapun tahapan nilai yang terkandung dalam filsafat nilai Max Scheler adalah sebagai berikut. Pertama, nilai kesenangan digambarkan dari kebahagiaan mereka ketika dagangan mereka laris terjual sehingga mendapatkan keuntungan yang besar untuk dipergunakan sebagai kelancaran ekonomi keluarga mereka serta pendidikan anak-anak mereka. Kedua, nilai kehidupan, berdagang merupakan kebutuhan hidup bukan hanya bagi mereka pribadi tetapi juga bagi kehidupan keluarga serta ada tujuan kehidupan yang sangat mulia untuk kelangsungan hidup yang bahkan bukan hanya untuk saat ini namun untuk kehidupan yang akan mendatang. Ketiga, nilai spiritual/kejiwaan, berdagang merupakan kebutuhan batiniah bagi perempuan Batak yang ada dipasar Sambu sehingga mereka menganggap berdagang salah satu alternatif penghilang rasa kebosanan, ketentraman jiwa, kebahagiaan, dan menghilangkan stress yang ada di pikiran mereka.  Keempat nilai kerohaniaan mereka percaya bahwa setiap manusia yang berusaha dan berdoa untuk mengharapkan rezeki kepada Tuhan akan mendapatkan berkat dari Tuhan.
Quantum Machine Learning Untuk Prediksi Emisi Gas Rumah Kaca dalam Perspektif Filsafat Sains
Authors: Hidayat Wahyu , Surendro Kridanto , Mahayana Dimitri , Rosmansyah Yusep
Published: August 2024

Isu perubahan iklim akibat emisi gas rumah kaca dan lahirnya teknologi quantum machine learning memunculkan berbagai penelitian tentang pemanfaatan quantum machine learning (QML) untuk memprediksi emisi gas rumah kaca (GRK). Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan penelitian terkait implementasi QML untuk prediksi emisi GRK dari sudut pandang filsafat sains, terutama dalam hal revolusi sains dari perspektif Thomas Kuhn, analisis research program dari perspektif Imre Lakatos, jebakan pseudosains serta potensi bias ketidakadilan, aspek etis, moralitas, dan dampaknya bagi masyarakat. Penyusunan artikel ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Sumber referensi berupa artikel orisinal dan artikel review dari jurnal yang dikumpulkan dari database Scopus dengan topik terkait prediksi emisi GRK. Berdasarkan telaah artikel yang dilakukan, dapat diuraikan bahwa penelitian tentang QML untuk prediksi emisi GRK merupakan progressive science yang sedang berada dalam fase eksplorasi dan pengembangan intensif di mana paradigma penelitian di area ini didominiasi oleh positivisme logis dan pragmatisme, namun seiring berjalannya waktu dan berkembangnya konteks penelitian maka paradigma baru dapat muncul sebagai tambahan atau bahkan menggeser paradigma penelitian yang telah ada sebelumnya. Artikel ini juga mengidentifikasi potensi bias ketidakadilan, aspek etis, moralitas, dan dampak penelitian di bidang ini bagi masyarakat serta merekomendasikan 5 strategi untuk menghindari jebakan pseudosains terkait dengan penelitian tentang QML untuk prediksi emisi GRK.
Analisis Universalitas Penggunaan Kata “anu” dalam Perspektif Filsafat Bahasa
Authors: Putawa Rilliandi Arindra
Published: August 2024

Artikel ini merupakan penelitian bidang kefilsafatan yang berusaha menelusuri makna dan penggunaan kata ““anu”” jika dilihat dari sudut pandang tiga cabang utama filsafat, yakni metafisika, epistemologi, dan aksiologi. Peneliti menggunakan metode studi pustaka dengan menelusuri berbagai penelitian terdahulu mengenai penggunaan kata “anu” di masyarakat dan juga teori-teori tiga cabang utama filsafat. Objek material yang dalam hal ini kata “anu” kemudian ditelusuri dengan menggunakan sudut pandang tiga cabang filsafat utama. Berdasarkan penelusuran yang telah dilakukan tersebut diketahui bahwa kata “anu” tidaklah memenuhi persyaratan sebagai konsep paling universal, sebagaimana kata “ada”. Himpunan dari kata “anu” sangat dibatasi oleh tingkat pengetahuan pengguna dan juga norma-norma kesopanan yang berlu. Kata ini memang di satu sisi selaras dengan apa yang disampaikan Wittegenstein pada teori permainan bahasa, namun di sisi lain dari segi universalitas, eksistensi dari kata ”anu” justru dipertanyakan oleh dua aliran metafisika, yakni realisme nominalisme yang keduanya sepakat tidak mengakomodasi kata “anu”. Kata “anu” tidak dapat menjadi predikat universal yang melekat pada objek dan juga bertentangan dengan prinsip partikular dari nominalisme.
Simon Weil: Kebebasan dalam Dunia yang Deterministik
Authors: Guinadi Vega , Mulchand Mulchand , Suryadi Suryadi , Tukiran Martinus
Published: August 2024

The concept of "freedom" in philosophy has many interpretations and variants depending on the framework of philosophical thought followed by its thinkers. In general, freedom refers to an individual's ability to act, think, and make decisions in the absence of unwanted restrictions or pressures. The problems of freedom and necessity (or determinism) are among the most widely debated philosophical problems. This problem arises in human history when people question whether their actions may be determined by factors unknown to them and beyond their control or power, so that human freedom is actually determined or limited. This article aims to examine and discuss the thought of Simone Weil, a 20th-century French Socialist philosopher and activist, who identifies three types of necessity that affect human freedom, in the context of this deterministic world and how men can become free in every kind of necessity. The method used in this study is literature review and analysis, with the aim of showing, through analysis of Weil's writings and philosophical thought, how Weil synthesizes the idea of freedom with acceptance of human limitations. The results show Simone Weil's unique view that presents a conception of freedom that involves awareness, responsibility, and self-transformation in a deterministic world.
How Do XR Technologies Remediate Museum Curatorial Practices and User Experience?
Authors:   , Song Zhennuo
Published: August 2024

Over the past 20 years, the integration of digital media into museum curatorial methodologies and visitor engagement strategies has been profound, with extended reality (XR) technologies emerging as pivotal components in this digital museology evolution. A review of existing literature highlights focuses on the technological tools and solutions, the various forms of experience modalities as well as evaluation process, findings, and limitations of XR cases in cultural heritage (CH). However, there are few instances of research that focuses on the theoretical aspects of this use of XR. This gap presents a significant opportunity to provide explanations for the effectiveness (or failures) of XR museum applications from a theoretical and philosophical position. To bridge this gap, the current research adopts phenomenological and post-phenomenological frameworks to theoretically underpin the operational success of XR in CH applications. Employing a qualitative research approach, this thesis analyzes data from case studies, surveys, and interviews. The investigation encompasses four case studies, including one AR and three VR applications, leveraging user experience (UX) testing methods such as semi-structured observations and interviews to gauge 22 user responses to XR museum exhibits. The sample size of 22 users was determined based on typical museum visitor profiles to ensure a representative range of perspectives. Furthermore, discussions with 22 XR specialists and museum curators were conducted to gain insight into the design and development motivations behind these applications. Findings reveal two main areas: digital curation's influence on conceptualizing and delivering virtual museum experiences, and these experiences' impact on visitor engagement. Importantly, this research proposes a philosophical shift in museum conceptualization, treating artifacts as living history that fosters an emotional and interactive visitor experience. This vision champions museums as dynamic, responsive entities, where technology and narrative create a sense of home and belonging, inviting visitors to actively participate in and contribute to the cultural narrative.
Perjalanan aktivis Consentrasi Gerakan Mahasiswa Indonesia, Sri Moehajati periode 1961-1965
Authors: Mutiara Mutiara
Published: August 2024

Pengaruh lingkungan keluarga dan cita-cita Sri Moehajati menuntunya untuk menjadi aktivis perempuan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk melihat aktivitas seorang aktivis perempuan, Sri Moehajati ketika masih menyandang sebagai mahasiswa di Universitas Gadjah Mada dalam perspektif sejarah. Metode penulisan skripsi yang digunakan adalah metode sejarah yang sistematis, yaitu: heuristik, verifikasi, interpretasi dan historiografi. Teknik analisis digunakan untuk membantu menginterpretasikan data yang dikumpulkan. Penelitian ini mencapai 3 kesimpulan. Pertama, Sri Moehajati tertarik untuk bergabung dengan Consentrasi Gerakan Mahasiswa Indonesia berdasarkan pengalaman pribadi dan pengaruh Moehadi. Kedua, ia aktif menjadi aktivis di kegiatan kemahasiswaan seperti panitia perploncoan, Bendahara I Komisariat Dewan Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran, dan menjadi anggota tim bola voli “GAMA”. Ketiga, Sri Moehajati akhirnya dinonaktifkan sebagai mahasiswa dari Universitas Gadjah Mada karena dituduh terlibat dalam peristiwa G30S.
Study the effect of some physical factors on three isolations of Candida albicans isolated from Iraqi patients
Authors: H. Jadoa Ibtisam , Muhsen Thamer A.A.
Published: August 2024

Background: The Candida spp. is considered an opportunistic fungi, as the infection increases when the immune system is weakened due to the exposure of the host to diseases or as a result of diabetes, immunodeficiency, cancerous diseases, or organ transplantation. Methods: The phenotypic and microscopic diagnosis methods for three isolates of Candida albicans isolated from different hospitals in Iraq were conducted along with the Vitek2 Compact System, then the diagnosis of isolated yeasts was confirmed based on PCR technology. The physical factors study was conducted to show the effect of temperature, pH concentration, and CO2 ratio on the three isolates of Candida albicans. Results: The three isolates contained one single bundle of extracted DNA. The PCR products using the fungal primer pair (ITS1, ITS4) showed the production of a single band for the three isolates of Candida albicans of 535bp. While the effect of high temperature on isolates, the best rate of growth was at 37°C, whereas isolate K8 recorded the highest growth rate then isolate B17 and T5, and no growth was recorded for the three isolates at 45°C. As for the effect of pH, the results showed that the best growth was at pH 6.2, where the highest growth rate was in isolate K8, followed by isolate T5 and then isolate B17. The results showed that a high percentage of CO2 harmed the growth rate, the best growth rate for all isolates was at a concentration of 0.03% of carbon dioxide. The highest growth rate was recorded in isolates K8, followed by B17 and then T5, while the lowest growth rate of isolates was at a concentration of 15% of carbon dioxide, as isolates recorded K8, followed by B17, then T5. Conclusions: In this study we found that Candida albicans has a gene expression of 535bp and there were effects of some physical factors characteristics on three isolates of pathogenic Candida albicans.
A Study of ‘Pantuns’ in The Modern Malaysian Art
Authors:   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Mohd Abdul Ghani Khairunnisa , Abu Hassan Sharmiza ,   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka, Abd Razak Haslinda ,   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka, Mohd Razis Siti Nur Izaura ,   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Kasim Siti Hawa ,   Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka
Published: August 2024

The visual artwork functions as a delivery platform in expressing personal thoughts of an artist. The classical Malay literature has gained the attention of several Malaysian artists in their painting artworks since the 1960s. The Pantun as a traditional genre of poems becomes one of the major interests among the artists. The objective of this paper is to conduct an academic study on the forms and meanings of pantuns in the painting artworks by artists such as Mohd Tajuddin Gendut and Ramli Salleh. Content analysis is the methodology used in examining the artworks which focus on the formalistic analysis and iconographic approach in understanding the intended meanings by the country’s artists in their art and paintings. Findings show that the artists tend to transmit their messages about life and culture in the society which they represent in addition to expressing their appreciation towards the beauty of classical Malay literature as a Malay traditional heritage. It is hoped that from this study, the new generation of artists will preserve the elements of literature in their art activities.
Brand Identity on Local Malay Herbal Toiletries’ Packaging Designs as Potential Tourism Products
Authors:   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka, Adam Wan Siti Sarah , Mohd Razali Noraziah ,   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Sarawak
Published: August 2024

Herbal products are gaining popularity in the worldwide market due to their perceived medicinal values to users. Even in Malaysia, the herbal industry is increasing and the products are in high demand. The Malaysian government is now focusing on the herbal industry as new economic resources as implemented in the Ninth Malaysia Plan. This study attempts to look into the local Malay herbal toiletries’ packaging designs. Through visual assessment on Malay toiletry products’ packaging designs which are displayed on the market shelves, it has been discovered that a majority of these packaging designs are without any representation of the Malay identity. We argue that packaging designs of the Malay herbal toiletry products can look attractive by having Malay identity on them and consequently improving the tourists’ purchasing decision. This research delves into the recommendations of packaging designs by identifying the criteria and expectation needs. In order to improve this situation, we believe that the packaging designs should adopt the Kapferer’s Brand Identity Model (Kapferer, 2004) that includes physique, personality, culture, relationship reflection and self-image. It is hoped that this study will improve packaging designs of local Malay herbal toiletry products in the local market shelves by embodying the Malay identity.
The Dilemma of the Malaysian Bumiputera Furniture Industry Association (PETRA) in the Context of Design and Product Quality
Authors:   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka, Darus Muhammad Muizzuddin , Abu Bakar Norida ,   Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka, Mohd Yusof Asliza ,   Faculty of Hotel & Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka, Shaharuddin Nor Asikin ,   Faculty of Hotel & Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka, Kassim Suhailah ,   Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka
Published: August 2024

Malaysia furniture exports performance show growth recently. The country's furniture exports increased to RM4.14 billion in the first five months of 2019 versus RM3.77 billion a year earlier. The furniture industry especially on exports market contributes largest number of values for Malaysia gross income through primary industries which is RM20.4 billion in 2018. However, the contributions of Bumiputera entrepreneurs towards the total value of Malaysia’s timber and furniture exports is still low at RM6.63 million or less than one percent. This scenario is becoming worst where majority of Bumiputera furniture entrepreneur still depending on government market without initiate on design innovation to expend their market globally. There are several factors that contributes to this small numbers which discusses previously in the others researcher findings based on several of Bumiputera Furniture Manufacturer responds. In this case, design and quality factors are the highest influences that contributes to the decline of export values and percentage on Bumiputera Furniture industry. Therefore, this purpose of the study is to discuss why PETRA lacked in the context of design and product quality. The significance of the study is to enhance design process in PETRA to make sure they can serve a better product in the market. In this regard, this paper discusses the preliminary findings of issues revealed from sample of case study. The findings are very important for future research direction to improve the capabilities in the context of design innovation for the association.
Interpreting the Batik Motif and Pattern in Mohd Nor Mahmud’s Painting: Pakai Semutar Kain Lepas
Authors:   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka, Abd Razak Haslinda , Legino Rafeah ,   Faculty of Art & Design, University Technology MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Samuri Baharim ,   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka
Published: August 2024

This study discusses the visual characteristic illustrated in a painting inspired from the traditional Malay batik design, called “Pakai Semutar Kain Lepas” created by Mohd Nor Mahmud. Visual analysis approach was chosen and highlighted through the application of line, shape, texture, balance, repetition and space. Indeed, the analysis discovered that the artwork expended with varieties of motifs design, which harmonized a unique pattern. The results also stated about seventeen motifs that were formed from the floral and pucuk rebung (bamboo shoots) motif. In fact, the composition was significantly composed based on five vertical panels within the landscape format. This painting was one of the artworks that was created through batik methods. This approach is actually an option in how batik was explored into fine art practice and was displayed in a gallery.
Contemporary Painting Based on The Philosophical Meaning of Surakarta Classical Batik
Authors:   Art Education Department,Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia, Wahida Adam , Sri Handayani Endang ,   Art Education Department, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
Published: August 2024

This article is a result of a study to create contemporary paintings that have a local identity and character. The ideas of paintings creation are based on the philosophical meaning of Surakarta classical batiks, such as Sidoasih, Sidomukti and Sidoluhur which teach noble guidance about the life expectancy, existence, establishment, behavior and glory. Material related to forms and philosophical meanings is developed and linked to life today. The method of painting creation uses development research with steps that are namely: (1) information collecting, (2) development of the preliminary product, (3) preliminary product testing, (4) main product revision and (5) main field testing. The results of the study are contemporary paintings with a symbolic approach created using block, brushstroke and drip techniques on mixed media. The ideas behind paintings produced are representatives of the philosophical meanings of classical batik of Surakarta that are adapted to current life.
Strategic integration: Exploring the intersection of technology, finance, and management in today’s business environment
Authors: M Dharmananda , Defalla Basil Mahmod Ali , Purohit Neha , Singh Shailendra Kumar , Joseph Biju , T Mohanadasan , Mittal Monika , Vyas Pooja
Published: August 2024

In the dynamic contemporary business landscape, the convergence of technology, finance, and management plays a pivotal role in organizational success. This research explores the multifaceted realm of strategic integration, emphasizing the intricate balance between these domains. The background sets the stage, elucidating the historical evolution and growing relevance of this integration. Various research methodologies, including case studies, surveys, interviews, and data analysis, are used to investigate practical aspects. The study delves into the role of technology, emphasizing digital transformation, innovation, and IT infrastructure. It dissects financial management, focusing on decision-making, risk management, and capital allocation. Additionally, management and leadership are discussed, with an emphasis on change management, strategic leadership, and skill development. Challenges, such as cultural disparities and regulatory complexities, are scrutinized, alongside opportunities like improved decision-making and enhanced productivity. Real-world case studies illustrate success stories and lessons learned. The paper concludes with findings, implications for businesses and management, and practical recommendations for navigating this convergence. This research contributes valuable insights into performance and competitiveness, facilitating a better understanding of key performance metrics and positioning strategies in the digital age.
Unlocking CO2 emissions in East Asia Pacific-5 countries: Exploring the dynamics relationships among economic growth, foreign direct investment, trade openness, financial development and energy consumption
Authors: Hariyani Happy Febrina , Prasetyo Dani Galih , Ha Thi Thuy Van , Dam Bich Ha , Nguyen Tran Thai Ha
Published: August 2024

The increase in world carbon emissions is always in line with national economic growth programs, which create negative environmental externalities. To understand the effectiveness of related factors in mitigating CO2 emissions, this study investigates the intricate relationship among macro-pillars such as economic growth, foreign investment, trade and finance, energy, and renewable energy with CO2 emissions of the high gross domestic product economies in East Asia Pacific, such as China, Japan, Korea, Australia and Indonesia (EAP-5). Through the application of the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM), this research reveals the long-term equilibrium and short-term dynamics between CO2 emissions and selected factors from 1991 to 2020. The long-term cointegration vector test results show that economic growth and foreign investment contribute to carbon reduction. Meanwhile, the short-term Granger causality test shows that economic growth has a two-way causality towards carbon emissions, while energy consumption and renewable energy consumption have a one-way causality towards carbon emissions. In contrast, the variables trade, foreign direct investment, and domestic credit to the private sector do not have two-way causality towards CO2 emissions. The findings reveal that economic growth and foreign investment play significant roles in carbon reduction, which are observed in long-term causality relationships, while energy consumption and renewable energy are notable factors. Thus, the study offers implications for mitigating environmental concerns on national economic growth agendas by scrutinizing and examining the efficacy of related factors.
Forage Plants for Small Ruminant Feeding at Rural and Peri-Urban Sites in the Warm Humid Tropical Environment of Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: Okoli Ifeanyi Charles , Odoemene Elijah Chinedu , Ezenwata Charles Chiedozie , Chinenye Ohanaka Albert Uzochukwu , Odoemelam Victor Udodirim
Published: August 2024

This study aimed at determining the diversity of forage plants utilized for small ruminant feeding in rural and peri-urban sites in Imo state, Nigeria. The survey was carried out at rural and peri-urban sites in Aboh Mbaise and Mbaitoli Local Government Areas (LGAs), respectively. Ten small ruminant farmers were purposively selected from each LGA across the study communities. Data on fodder diversity, proximate composition, and mineral concentration were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentages, means, and standard deviation. It was observed that a higher diversity of fodder plants existed at the rural sites compared to the peri-urban sites and 43.4% of the fodder plants were common to both sites. Respondents identified 60.8% of the fodder plants also as food-bearing plants, with 55.6% and 80% of these found at the rural and peri-urban sites, respectively. There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) between the relative proximate or mineral supplies to the animals at the two sites. It was, therefore, concluded that despite the diversity and differences in forage selection at the two sites, the relative nutrient supplies to small ruminants will be similar if the cafeteria system of forage provision practiced at the sites is adhered to.
Murine hepatic proteome adaptation to high-fat diets with different contents of saturated fatty acids and linoleic acid : α-linolenic acid polyunsaturated fatty acid ratios
Authors: Liput Kamila P. , Lepczyński Adam , Poławska Ewa , Ogłuszka Magdalena , Starzyński Rafał , Urbański Paweł , Nawrocka Agata , Jończy Aneta , Pierzchała Dorota , Pareek Chandra S. , Gołyński Marcin , Woźniakowski Grzegorz , Czarnik Urszula , Pierzchała Mariusz
Published: August 2024

Introduction

Some health disorders, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, are associated with a poor diet and low quality of the fat in it. The type and duration of the diet have an impact on the liver. This investigation uses the proteomic approach to identify changes in the mouse liver protein profile in adaptation to high-fat diets with different saturated fatty acid contents and linoleic acid (18:2n-6) to α-linolenic acid (18:3n-3) fatty acid ratios.

Material and Methods

Four groups of male mice were fed different diets: one standard diet and three high-fat diets were investigated. After six months on these diets, the animals were sacrificed for liver dissection. Two-dimensional electrophoresis was used to separate the complex liver protein mixture, which enabled the separation of proteins against a wide, 3–10 range of pH and molecular weights of 15–250 kDa. Protein profiles were analysed in the PDQuest Advanced 8.0.1 program. Differentially expressed spots were identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation–time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry and peptide mass fingerprinting. The levels of identified proteins were validated using Western blotting. Transcript levels were evaluated using a real-time quantitative PCR.

Results

The analysis of mouse liver protein profiles enabled the identification of 32 protein spots differing between nutritional groups.

Conclusion

A diet high in polyunsaturated fatty acids modulated the levels of liver proteins involved in critical metabolic pathways, including amino acid metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism and cellular response to oxidative stress.
Immunodetection of selected pancreatic hormones under intragastric administration of apelin-13, a novel endogenous ligand for an angiotensin-like orphan G-protein coupled receptor, in unweaned rats
Authors: Szymańczyk Sylwia , Kras Katarzyna , Osiak-Wicha Cezary , Kapica Małgorzata , Puzio Iwona , Antushevich Hanna , Kuwahara Atsukazu , Kato Ikuo , Arciszewski Marcin B.
Published: August 2024

Introduction

This study investigated the effects of intragastric administration of apelin-13 on the secretion of critical pancreatic hormones in a cohort of three-week-old Wistar rats. The research aimed to uncover apelin’s modulatory roles in endocrine interactions dictating metabolic homeostasis during early life.

Material and Methods

Rats were randomly assigned to control or experimental groups, receiving apelin-13 or saline for 14 days. The study population consisted of three-week-old Wistar rats of both sexes, weighing between 20 and 25 grams. Histological examination, analysis of variance and t-tests were employed to assess significant differences.

Results

Distinctive alterations in large islet morphology were observed, indicating a notable reduction in size. Additionally, an increase in alpha- and beta-cell density within specific islet sizes was noted, suggesting significant changes in cell populations. The study found a substantial increase in mitotic activity and a decrease in apoptosis in small and medium-sized islets post apelin-13 administration, indicating its potential role in regulating cell survival and proliferation.

Conclusion

The notable reduction in large islet size coupled with increased alpha and beta cell density implies a targeted impact of apelin-13 on pancreatic cell dynamics. Also, the observed increase in mitotic activity and decrease in apoptosis in small and medium-sized islets suggest its potential regulatory role in cell survival and proliferation within the pancreatic microenvironment.
The herd-level prevalence of Fasciola hepatica infection in the goat population of Poland
Authors: Mickiewicz Marcin , Nowek Zofia , Czopowicz Michał , Moroz-Fik Agata , Biernacka Kinga , Potărniche Adrian-Valentin , Szaluś-Jordanow Olga , Górski Paweł , Nalbert Tomasz , Buczek Krzysztof , Mālniece Aija , Markowska-Daniel Iwona , Kaba Jarosław
Published: August 2024

Introduction

Fasciola hepatica, also known as the common liver fluke, is a globally distributed trematode parasite responsible for high economic losses in ruminants. Infection with F. hepatica occurs in Polish cattle and sheep; however, very little is known about its occurrence in goats. Therefore, a serological and coproscopic survey was carried out in Polish goats to determine the herd-level prevalence of F. hepatica infection in the goat population of Poland.

Material and Methods

Between 2014 and 2022, 33 randomly selected goat herds were serologically screened in the regions of Poland for which risk of F. hepatica infection was estimated as increased based on the spatial distribution model developed within the frame of the GLOWORM project. Virtually all adult goats (>1 year-old) were tested using a commercial MM3-SERO ELISA. Risk factors for seropositive herd status were analysed in contingency tables. Also, faecal samples from 214 goat herds monitored for gastrointestinal nematode infections and anthelmintic resistance were examined using a sedimentation method.

Results

At least one seropositive goat was detected in 11 of 33 herds, indicating herd-level seroprevalence of 33.3% (95% confidence interval (CI 95%): 19.7%–50.4%). At the animal level, only 17 of 1,464 tested goats were seropositive (1.2%, CI 95%: 0.7%–1.9%). The within-herd seroprevalence ranged from 0.8% to 11.1%. The serological status of the herd was not significantly associated with the characteristics of the herd or the extent of contact with sheep. In one herd, located in central Poland, a single positive faecal sample was found indicating a herd-level prevalence of F. hepatica infection of 0.5% (CI 95%: 0.1%–2.6%). The animal’s post-mortem examination revealed liver lesions typical of chronic fasciolosis.

Conclusion

F. hepatica infection occurs sporadically in Polish goat population and its prevalence is much lower than in cattle or sheep. Therefore, treatment or prevention of fasciolosis should only be considered if it has been reliably confirmed by an accurate diagnostic test. This applies also to goats inhabiting geographical areas where F. hepatica infection appears to be widespread in cattle and sheep, very likely due to the fact that goats avoid wet areas.
Prevalence and knowledge of text neck syndrome among adults in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Hakami Nasser , Hobani Alhassan , AlKaabi Hanan , Taha Musawi , Bichara Mawahib , Almutairi Shujaa , Alruqayb Shahad , Alshashaa Enas , Anazi Maram , Almutairi Dhai , Hassaan Mahmoud , Daghriri Ali , Moafa Amal , Kariri Talal , Jareebi Mohammad
Published: August 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and knowledge of text neck syndrome (TNS) among adults in the general population.
Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study, conducted from August 2022 to July 2023, involving the general population in Saudi Arabia. Participation was voluntary, with individuals aged 18 years and above, who agreed to participate in the study. Data collection employed a meticulously validated online questionnaire, and 906 participants completed the survey.
Results: The study findings indicated that a substantial proportion of smartphone users (n = 486, 53.6%) reported experiencing neck pain during mobile phone use, signifying a remarkably high prevalence of TNS. Surprisingly, only a modest percentage of (n = 185, 20.4%) had prior knowledge of this syndrome. Diagnosis rates were notably low, with only 43 (4.7%) had been diagnosed with TNS. Additionally, a significant portion of individuals (n = 363, 40.1%) reported experiencing mild headaches while using their phones, emphasizing the impact on both the frequency and severity of headaches. Notably, 816 (90.1%) participants acknowledged the need to reduce smartphone usage for health reasons. However, approximately 45% of participants continued to use their smartphones for more than 5 hours. The study also identified a statistically significant relationship between pain severity and neck position (p = 0.002).
Conclusion: This research explores the prevalence of TNS and its ramifications on neck pain and headaches among smartphone users in Saudi Arabia. The study underscores the limited awareness surrounding TNS, leading to insufficient acknowledgment and diagnosis.
Sentiments Across the Pacific: The Relationship Between Vietnamese Catholics in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the Homeland
Authors:   University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi, Hoang Nguyen Vu
Published: August 2024

The end of the Vietnam War engendered a new relationship between Vietnamese refugees and their homeland. Based on fieldwork in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu, Phan Thiết, and New Orleans, Louisiana, this article shows how transnational relationships have benefitted overseas Vietnamese, their Catholic home parish, families, and themselves. By analyzing deterritorialization and diaspora perspectives, this article further argues that since its ‘Renovation’ of 1986, the Vietnamese government has encountered challenges in its attempt to embrace a large population in the diaspora. Ultimately, the policy has led to side effects that have enlarged the gap between overseas Vietnamese and the government of Vietnam. However, Catholic sentiment and familial responsibilities became more significant than anti-communism for the Catholic Vietnamese in New Orleans in explaining their transnational and trans-Pacific relationships.