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The Life and Times of Francis Cabot Lowell, 1775-1817
Authors: Rosenberg Chaim M.
Published: February 2025

After the Revolutionary War, despite political independence, the United States still relied on other countries for manufactured goods. Francis Cabot Lowell was one of the principal investors in building the India Wharf and the shops and warehouses close to Boston harbor. His work was instrumental in establishing domestic industry for the United States and brought the Industrial Revolution to the United States. From 1810 to the start of the War of 1812, he traveled through Great Britain, where he saw the tremendous changes caused by the Industrial Revolution, starting with cotton textiles. On his return to the United States he focused on establishing a domestic textile industry to replace imported goods. With his brother-in-law, Patrick Tracy Jackson, he built the Boston Manufacturing Company at Waltham-America's first integrated mill. With his star mechanic, Paul Moody, he developed a power loom and other machines suitable for local conditions. The Life and Times of Francis Cabot Lowell, 1775-1817 tells the story of this amazing man and the great success of the Boston Manufacturing Company, which spurred the American industrial revolution. Francis Cabot Lowell's method-a detailed investment plan, cheap raw materials and power, a motivated labor force, a sound marketing plan, and, above all, modern technology-became the standard for the American factory of the nineteenth century. When Francis Cabot Lowell died, his associates established America's first industrial city, and named it Lowell in his honor.
The Construction of Muslim Identities in Contemporary Brazil
Authors: Maria de Castro Cristina
Published: February 2025

This book shows the results of my doctoral thesis in Social Sciences about the construction of Muslim identities in São Paulo, the state which receives more Muslim immigrants in Brazil. The issue of construction of identities of this religious minority was undertaken in relation to: a) the pressures of Brazilian society, characterized by the strong presence of Catholicism, the growth of Protestantism, the fundamentally Western culture, the secular state, the dependency of the USA and the tradition of welcoming immigrants and absorbing them in a process of Brazilianization; b) the impact of globalization over this minority group, both in the sense of the propagation of negative stereotypes in relation to Islam and its faithful, as a consequence of the influence of the Orientalist media and academia, as well as the sense of strengthening of the bonds of the diaspora with the rest of the Muslim world; c) the internal negotiations between immigrants and converts and between men and women for the definition of what is a Muslim; and d) the possible appearance of different Islamic practices and discourses generated by diversified occupations, ethnicities and spatial distributions, through the comparative study of the Muslim communities of Campinas and São Paulo city.

Besides illustrating the variety of values, conceptions and beliefs Muslims have in Brazil, this work intends to facilitate the perception of what is a product of the national and cultural context and what is a product of global tendencies that influence Muslim minorities throughout the world, presenting a comparative research between the Muslim communities in Brazil and the Netherlands.
America and the Limits of the Politics of Selfishness
Authors: Waldman Sidney
Published: February 2025

America and the Limits of the Politics of Selfishness examines Congress, the Presidency, the public, and public policy, demonstrating the important impact of the public's selfishness, morality, compassion, and religious beliefs on the American political system. The influence of public opinion on our democratically elected leaders affects whether our country will be able to find solutions to some of its more important problems. The public's self-love—an exclusive or excessive regard for oneself and one's interests, unbalanced by a concern for others beyond one's family—is critical in impacting the quality of our political system. For example, Waldman illustrates how the public affects the government's ability to solve the problem of failing education in our cities and rural towns. Ultimately, this work reveals the importance of compassion, morality, and religion in dealing with the problem of excessive self-love, with great practical consequences for our country, our own welfare, and that of the world.
American Green
Authors: Germic Stephen A.
Published: February 2025

In this work of interdisciplinary scholarship, Stephen A. Germic reveals how America's first parks, both urban and 'wilderness,' were created and organized to mitigate the most threatening social and economic crises in the nineteenth century outside of the Civil War. Germic analyzes the intentionally disguised relationship between the constructed 'nature' of Central Park, Yosemite, and Yellowstone and the expanding but crisis-prone capitalist state. American Green demonstrates how the fundamental function of these parks was economic and political—in the service of maintaining a consensus regarding national identity. The organization and control of 'natural' space, Germic argues, is inseparable from its function as a capitalist instrument. This instrumentalism served not only to define, constitute, and segregate social groups, but also to promote racial and ethnic identifications above those based on class interest. Providing a fresh insight into United States labor, cultural and environmental history, this book is an important contribution to our understanding of American parks and the complex meaning of American public space.
Can There Be a Philosophy of Archaeology?
Authors: Krieger William Harvey
Published: February 2025

Can There Be a Philosophy of Archaeology? provides a historical and philosophical analysis of the rise and fall of the philosophical movement know as logical positivism, focusing on the effect of that movement on the budding science of archaeology. Significant problems resulted from the grafting of logical positivism onto what became known as processual, or new archaeology, and as a result of this failure, archaeologists distanced themselves from philosophers of science, believing that archaeology would be best served by a return to the dirt. By means of a thorough analysis of the real reasons for failures of logical empiricism and the new archaeology, as well as a series of archaeological case studies, Krieger shows the need for the resumption of dialogue and collaboration between the two groups. In an age where philosophers of science are just beginning to look beyond the standard examples of scientific practice, this book demonstrates that archaeological science can hold its own with other sciences and will be of interest to archaeologists and philosophers of science alike.
Alleviation of Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion–Induced Injuries by Anti-Inflammatory Attributes of Thyme Essential Oil in Male Rats: A Biochemical and Stereological Study
Authors: Rahmani Moghadam Ebrahim , Hosseini Seyedeh Zeinab , Naserzadeh Reza , Alizamani Ehsan , Ahmadvand Hassan , Eslamifar Zahra , Jafaripour Leila
Published: February 2025

Background: Renal ischemia-reperfusion (RIR) induces kidney tissue damage by increasing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. Objectives: This study investigated the protective effects of thyme essential oil (TEO) in mitigating oxidative stress in the kidney tissue using an RIR model. Methods: Rats were randomly assigned to four groups (n = 8): (1) Sham, (2) IR, (3) IR+TEO, and (4) TEO. The TEO was administered at a dose of 0.5 mL/kg once daily for seven days before IR surgery. Renal ischemia was induced by clamping the kidney pedicle for 45 minutes, followed by 24 hours of reperfusion. Animals were then anesthetized, and serum samples were collected to measure urea and creatinine levels. Biochemical markers in kidney tissue, including malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO), myeloperoxidase (MPO), catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), and paraoxonase 1 (PON1), were assessed. Histopathological and stereological examinations of kidney tissue were performed. Additionally, the expression levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and caspase-3 genes were analyzed. Results: Ischemia-reperfusion significantly increased serum urea and creatinine levels, MDA, MPO, inflammatory cytokine expression, caspase-3 gene expression, kidney tissue damage, and necrosis (P < 0.05). Antioxidant enzyme activity significantly declined after IR (P < 0.05). The TEO administration significantly reduced serum urea and creatinine levels, MDA, MPO, IL-6, and TNF-α in damaged kidney tissue compared to the IR group (P < 0.05). Furthermore, TEO significantly enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity compared to the IR group (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The TEO exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, effectively reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in the RIR model.
Analisis Kebijakan Tentang Relevansi Kebijakan Perencanaan Pembangunan Daerah Dengan Rangkaian Kegiatan Riset Pemerintah Kota Surakarta
Authors: Didik Setiyawan  , Rizky Nikma
Published: February 2025

The 2017-2045 National Research Master Plan (RIRN) sets the vision of "Research-Based Competitive and Sovereign Indonesia 2045". Competitiveness means that research is the main motor for producing inventions and innovations that have an impact on increasing the nation's competitiveness. Research-based sovereignty means that RIRN is the starting point for forming a socio-economically independent Indonesia through mastery and high competitive advantage of science and technology globally1. This vision is described in two missions, namely (1) creating an innovative Indonesian society based on science and technology; and (2) creating a research-based global competitive advantage for the nation. The objectives of the 2017-2045 RIRN are: increasing society's science and technology literacy, increasing Indonesia's research capacity and competence in the global realm, and improving the science and technology-based economy.
Perencanaan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan di Kota Surakarta: Evaluasi Kebijakan dan Tantangan
Authors: Sunarto  , Pratio Gunawan Adi , Rohmah Wirda
Published: February 2025

Perencanaan pembangunan berkelanjutan merupakan aspek krusial dalam mencapai keseimbangan antara pertumbuhan ekonomi, perlindungan lingkungan, dan kesejahteraan sosial di kawasan perkotaan. Kota Surakarta, sebagai salah satu kota dengan pertumbuhan yang pesat di Indonesia, menghadapi tantangan signifikan dalam merencanakan pembangunan yang berkelanjutan. Jurnal ini melakukan evaluasi kebijakan perencanaan pembangunan berkelanjutan di Kota Surakarta melalui metode studi pustaka. Penelitian ini meninjau berbagai dokumen kebijakan, laporan pemerintah, dan studi akademik yang relevan untuk mengidentifikasi strategi yang telah diterapkan serta mengevaluasi efektivitasnya dalam mencapai tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan. Fokus utama dari evaluasi ini mencakup analisis terhadap kebijakan perencanaan tata ruang, pengelolaan sumber daya alam, serta integrasi aspek sosial dalam perencanaan pembangunan. Selain itu, jurnal ini juga mengeksplorasi tantangan yang dihadapi oleh pemerintah kota dalam implementasi kebijakan, seperti keterbatasan sumber daya, koordinasi antar lembaga, dan perubahan kebijakan yang tidak konsisten. Temuan dari studi ini menunjukkan bahwa meskipun telah ada upaya untuk mengintegrasikan prinsip-prinsip pembangunan berkelanjutan dalam kebijakan kota, terdapat kebutuhan mendesak untuk meningkatkan koordinasi, memperbaiki mekanisme pengawasan, dan meningkatkan partisipasi masyarakat. Rekomendasi dari penelitian ini termasuk perlunya penyesuaian kebijakan yang lebih responsif terhadap perubahan dinamika sosial dan ekonomi serta penguatan peran masyarakat dalam proses perencanaan. Dengan pendekatan ini, diharapkan Kota Surakarta dapat lebih efektif dalam mengimplementasikan strategi pembangunan berkelanjutan yang dapat mendukung kesejahteraan jangka panjang bagi warganya.
Strategi Pengembangan Pariwisata Berkelanjutan Berbasis Warisan Budaya di Kota Surakarta
Authors: Sukono  , Widiyanto Herri , Supriyanto Arseto Endro
Published: February 2025

Pariwisata berkelanjutan menjadi salah satu fokus utama dalam pengembangan sektor pariwisata di berbagai daerah, termasuk Kota Surakarta. Kota ini memiliki kekayaan warisan budaya yang kaya, mulai dari situs sejarah, tradisi, seni, hingga kuliner yang memiliki potensi besar untuk dikembangkan sebagai daya tarik wisata. Namun, pengembangan pariwisata berbasis warisan budaya di Kota Surakarta harus dilakukan dengan pendekatan yang berkelanjutan agar tidak merusak nilai-nilai budaya asli dan lingkungan setempat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi strategi pengembangan pariwisata berkelanjutan berbasis warisan budaya di Kota Surakarta melalui kajian pustaka. Metode studi pustaka yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini melibatkan pengumpulan dan analisis data sekunder dari berbagai literatur yang relevan, termasuk buku, artikel jurnal, laporan pemerintah, dan dokumen kebijakan yang membahas pariwisata berkelanjutan dan pelestarian budaya.
Hasil studi ini menunjukkan bahwa ada beberapa strategi kunci yang dapat diterapkan dalam pengembangan pariwisata berkelanjutan berbasis warisan budaya di Kota Surakarta. Pertama, diperlukan sinergi antara pemerintah daerah, masyarakat lokal, dan pelaku industri pariwisata dalam menjaga dan melestarikan warisan budaya. Kolaborasi ini penting untuk memastikan bahwa pariwisata berkembang tanpa mengorbankan nilai-nilai budaya yang ada. Kedua, perlu adanya penguatan edukasi kepada wisatawan mengenai pentingnya menjaga kelestarian budaya lokal, sehingga wisatawan tidak hanya datang untuk menikmati, tetapi juga menghargai dan mendukung pelestarian budaya tersebut. Ketiga, diversifikasi produk wisata berbasis budaya perlu dilakukan agar tidak hanya berfokus pada objek wisata populer, tetapi juga mengangkat potensi budaya lokal yang kurang dikenal. Terakhir, promosi yang efektif melalui media digital dan offline perlu ditingkatkan untuk menjangkau pasar yang lebih luas, namun tetap mengedepankan prinsip pariwisata berkelanjutan yang tidak merusak lingkungan dan budaya lokal.
Melalui implementasi strategi-strategi ini, diharapkan pengembangan pariwisata berbasis warisan budaya di Kota Surakarta dapat berjalan secara berkelanjutan, sekaligus memberikan manfaat ekonomi, sosial, dan lingkungan bagi masyarakat setempat.
Tinjauan Yuridis terhadap Pengelolaan Parkir di Kota Surakarta: Perspektif Hukum dan Pemerintahan
Authors: Ramadhani Marina , Rohmah Wirda , Riyadi Agung
Published: February 2025

Pengelolaan parkir merupakan salah satu aspek penting dalam perencanaan kota yang mempengaruhi mobilitas dan kenyamanan masyarakat. Studi ini bertujuan untuk melakukan tinjauan yuridis terhadap pengelolaan parkir di Kota Surakarta dari perspektif hukum dan pemerintahan. Dengan menggunakan metode studi pustaka, penelitian ini mengkaji berbagai regulasi, kebijakan, dan praktik pengelolaan parkir yang berlaku di Kota Surakarta serta bagaimana penerapan hukum dan pemerintahan mempengaruhi efektivitasnya.
Penelitian ini menyelidiki peraturan daerah dan peraturan pemerintah yang mengatur pengelolaan parkir, serta analisis terhadap implementasi dan tantangan yang dihadapi dalam pelaksanaan kebijakan tersebut. Fokus utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memahami bagaimana hukum administrasi dan regulasi pemerintah mempengaruhi pengelolaan parkir, termasuk dalam hal penegakan aturan, penyediaan fasilitas, dan pengawasan.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun terdapat berbagai kebijakan dan peraturan yang telah ditetapkan, masih ada sejumlah kendala dalam penerapannya, seperti ketidakpastian hukum, kurangnya fasilitas parkir yang memadai, dan tantangan dalam pengawasan. Penelitian ini juga menyoroti perlunya peningkatan integrasi antara kebijakan pengelolaan parkir dengan perencanaan kota yang lebih luas, serta peningkatan efektivitas penegakan hukum.
Secara keseluruhan, tinjauan ini memberikan wawasan tentang bagaimana aspek yuridis dari pengelolaan parkir dapat diperbaiki untuk meningkatkan fungsi dan pelayanan parkir di Kota Surakarta. Temuan ini diharapkan dapat menjadi bahan pertimbangan bagi pembuat kebijakan dan pihak terkait dalam merancang dan melaksanakan kebijakan pengelolaan parkir yang lebih baik di masa depan.
Peran Penanaman Modal dalam Pengembangan Infrastruktur Kota Surakarta
Authors: Widawati Galuh Murya , Pratio Gunawan Adi , Rohmah Siti Nur , Akbarsyah Muhammad Ali , Supriyanto Arseto Endro
Published: February 2025

Penanaman modal memiliki peran yang sangat krusial dalam pengembangan infrastruktur di Kota Surakarta. Dengan semakin meningkatnya kebutuhan infrastruktur yang berkualitas, peran investasi menjadi semakin penting untuk mendukung pembangunan kota yang berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kontribusi penanaman modal terhadap pengembangan infrastruktur di Surakarta, dengan mengidentifikasi berbagai faktor yang mendorong dan menghambat investasi.
Surakarta, sebagai salah satu kota yang sedang berkembang di Indonesia, menghadapi tantangan dalam memenuhi kebutuhan infrastruktur dasar seperti jalan, transportasi, kesehatan, dan pendidikan. Penanaman modal dapat membantu memenuhi kebutuhan tersebut melalui pembangunan fisik dan penyediaan layanan yang diperlukan. Investasi yang masuk ke kota ini tidak hanya berasal dari pemerintah, tetapi juga dari sektor swasta, baik lokal maupun internasional. Melalui kolaborasi ini, diharapkan infrastruktur kota dapat diperbaiki dan diperluas, menciptakan lingkungan yang lebih baik bagi masyarakat.
Dalam konteks ini, peneliti menggunakan metode studi pustaka untuk menggali informasi dari berbagai sumber, termasuk jurnal, buku, dan laporan terkait yang membahas penanaman modal dan pengembangan infrastruktur. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang erat antara penanaman modal dan perkembangan infrastruktur. Penanaman modal yang efektif dapat mempercepat pembangunan infrastruktur yang berdampak langsung pada pertumbuhan ekonomi, peningkatan kualitas hidup, dan daya tarik investasi lebih lanjut di Surakarta.
Di samping itu, penelitian ini juga mengidentifikasi beberapa tantangan yang dihadapi dalam penanaman modal, seperti kurangnya kepastian hukum, birokrasi yang rumit, dan ketidakpastian ekonomi. Faktor-faktor ini menjadi hambatan bagi investor untuk berinvestasi dalam proyek-proyek infrastruktur. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan kebijakan yang mendukung, transparansi dalam proses perizinan, dan peningkatan koordinasi antarinstansi pemerintah untuk menciptakan iklim investasi yang kondusif.
Melalui penguatan penanaman modal, Kota Surakarta berpotensi untuk meningkatkan kualitas infrastruktur yang pada akhirnya akan mendukung pertumbuhan ekonomi yang berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa sinergi antara pemerintah, swasta, dan masyarakat sangat penting dalam mewujudkan tujuan tersebut. Selain itu, penanaman modal tidak hanya dilihat sebagai sumber pendanaan, tetapi juga sebagai alat untuk menciptakan nilai tambah bagi masyarakat dan lingkungan sekitar. Dengan memperhatikan semua aspek tersebut, diharapkan Surakarta dapat mencapai pengembangan infrastruktur yang lebih baik dan menjadi contoh bagi kota-kota lain di Indonesia.
The Constitutional Right of Every Citizen to Obtain Preventive Health Services for Diseases with the Potential for Extraordinary Events in Central Sulawesi
Authors:   Head Field Control Disease Central Sulawesi Provincial Health Office, . Jumriani , Baco Syamsuddin ,   Faculty of Law, Tadulako University, . Zulkarnain ,   Faculty of Law, Tadulako University, Maddusila Sitti Fatimah ,   Faculty of Law, Tadulako University
Published: February 2025

The event of increasing sufferers or deaths caused by a disease in a certain area, can sometimes be a surprising event and cause panic among the people in the area and in general we call this event an Extraordinary Event (KLB). This study aims to 1) Analyze and describe the implementation of the constitutional rights of every citizen to obtain preventive health services for diseases with the potential for extraordinary events in Central Sulawesi, 2) Analyze and describe the inhibiting factors in fulfilling the constitutional rights of every citizen to obtain preventive health services for diseases with the potential for extraordinary events in Central Sulawesi, 3) Analyze and describe efforts to overcome the inhibiting factors in fulfilling the constitutional rights of every citizen to obtain preventive health services for diseases with the potential for extraordinary events in Central Sulawesi. The research method uses qualitative descriptive research where the approach uses a sociological legal approach, namely an approach by looking at a legal reality in society with the approach of Legal System Theory, Legal Purpose Theory, and Legal Effectiveness Theory . Types of data and data sources use primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques used are: interviews, observations, and literature studies. Based on the results of the study and discussion, it was concluded that overall, the implementation of Law No. 36 of 2009 Article 1 No. 13 concerning preventive health services has shown progress, but there are still many challenges to be overcome. More integrated and collaborative efforts between the government, the community, and the private sector are needed to ensure that preventive health services can be accessed widely and effectively, so that they can prevent more serious health problems in the future.
CSR report on Chinese business overseas operation
Authors: Liu Baocheng , Zhang Mengsha
Published: February 2025

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to corporate behaviour that pro-actively meets the ethical expectations of the public and voluntarily contributes to the society. The global CSR movement yields numerous initiatives, standards and legislation. Owing to the need for development as well as the reform and opening-up policy, mounting Chinese enterprises are “going global” with large amounts of capital. Nevertheless, some foreign governments cast doubt on China’s strategic intent, and the general public is dissatisfied with Chinese CSR performance. Chinese enterprises must strengthen their capacities regarding risk control, internal governance, public communication etc., so as to achieve mutual benefit with multi-stakeholders and build an image of responsible global citizenship.
A Bibliometric analysis for AI-Powered Chatbots
Authors: Che wan ahmad Che wan shamsul bahri , Ahmed Syed Arbaz , Abd Rahman Khirulnizam , Ahmad Syarbaini , Basri Mokmin , Abdulmana Sahidan , Hikmaturokhman Alfin
Published: February 2025

This study reports on the bibliometric analysis of AI chatbots from 2004
to 2024 (20 years) from the Elsevier Scopus database. Through
bibliographical analysis of 915 Scopus-indexed documents, the review found
that this is very recent literature, with over 98.46% of the relevant
documents published since 2016. The contributions of institutional
publications by affiliation showed that University of Toronto had the
highest number of publications. In this bibliometric analysis, we examine
the application of AI-powered chatbots across various domains, focusing on
their potential for service enhancement and the challenges associated with
their implementation in universities and higher education environment. By
reviewing selected research articles, we identify trends, patterns, and key
contributors in this expanding field. Notably, AI chatbots offer numerous
advantages, such as efficiently handling user inquiries, which are relevant
across multiple sectors. We ensure the scientific validity of the study and
provide a concise analysis of the existing literature. This bibliometric
analysis aims to contribute to the knowledge base and facilitate discussions
and planning for the effective deployment of AI chatbots in different
sectors and also in university environment in future. In conclusion, this
research offers practical recommendations to policymakers, industry leaders,
and technology developers on the utilization of AI chatbots to maximize
their positive impact and foster supportive environments across different
industries in future.
Credit Scoring: A Comparison of Machine Learning Models and Their
Modifications
Authors: Jia Chong Ong  , Lai Soon Lee
Published: February 2025

This study compares the performance of various machine learning models
and their modifications across four benchmark credit scoring datasets to
address the absence of comprehensive comparative analyses on multiple
combinations of modifications in the credit scoring domain. Models studied
include Logistic Regression (LR), Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA),
Support Vector Machine (SVM), Random Forest (RF), and Multilayer Perceptron
(MLP). Starting from these base models, a series of modiΫications
encompassing feature scaling, resampling, feature selection, and
hyperparameter tuning are added phase by phase to the previous models, where
the optimal method from each modification is determined in each phase based
on the accuracy, F1 score, precision, recall, area under the Receiver
Operating Characteristic curve, fitting time and prediction time. Findings
reveal LR’s suitability for small datasets, while RF and MLP excel in larger
ones. Standardization and Min‐Max Scaling are generally effective, with
Max‐Abs Scaling enhancing RF. Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique
proves optimal for imbalanced datasets but no resampling is necessary for
small balanced datasets. Analysis of Variance and Mutual Information perform
similarly without tuning, while Grid Search slightly outperforms Random
Search disregarding runtimes. The study concludes by presenting optimal
models and alternatives.
Inter-relações entre Filosofia, Ciência e Arte: proposta didática para o ensino de filosofia no ensino médio integrado
Authors: Colombo Angélica Antonechen
Published: February 2025

Durante os séculos XVI e XVII a filosofia, a ciência e a arte começam a se separar, principalmente por conta da consolidação da ciência e de sua produção de conhecimento racional, baseada em princípios lógicos e matemáticos, buscando compreender e dominar a natureza de modo objetivo, enquanto a arte irá se ocupar da sensibilidade, utilizando de discursos e meios subjetivos de levantar questionamentos, tendo como base as faculdades do juízo e, por fim, a filosofia irá promover uma reflexão mais profunda e uma análise mais precisa das produções de conhecimento das duas áreas, não se separando, mas partindo delas. Assim sendo, o presente trabalho buscou oferecer uma proposa didática e interdisciplinar para o ensino médio normal ou integrado, a fim de abarcar os conhecimentos produzidos pela ciência, arte e filosofia, tendo como aporte teórico as discussões desenvolvidas pela Teoria Crítica. Para tanto, apresentou uma discussão teórica a respeito das inter-relações existentes entre as grandes áreas; e para o desenvolvimento da proposta didática trabalhou com diferentes materiais didáticos como a filosofia da Escola de Frankfurt, as obras do artista Ai Weiwei, entre outros. Como resultados, pretende-se ilustrar as possibilidades de trabalhar com diferentes saberes de forma interdisciplinar e integradora.
Um estudo decolonial sobre os livros didáticos de filosofia distribuídos pelo PNLD 2012, 2015 e 2018
Authors: Mendes Jallys
Published: February 2025

Nas últimas décadas houve o aumento da produção de materiais didáticos destinados ao ensino de filosofia no Brasil. Um dos responsáveis por esse aumento é a oferta de livros didáticos de Filosofia pelo Programa Nacional do Livro Didático (PNLD), a partir de 2012. Diante dessa realidade, esse estudo tem por objetivos identificar nos livros didáticos de Filosofia aprovados pelo PNLD filosofias latino-americanas, analisar as representações dos cenários, paisagens e povos latino-americanos nas figuras e imagens desses livros didáticos e refletir sobre as ausências e presenças de filosofias e filósofos não europeus nos livros didáticos de Filosofia distribuídos pelo PNLD. Como problema central, coloca-se a seguinte questão: Qual a relevância dada ao pensamento filosófico latino-americano ou brasileiro nos livros didáticos de Filosofia distribuídos pelo PNLD 2012, 2015 e 2018? Quanto metodologia será realizada uma pesquisa exploratória dos materiais didáticos. Assim, recorreu-se ao referencial teórico de Aníbal Quijano (2005), Roberto Gomes (1994) e Silveira (2020). Portanto, sem esgotar a complexidade dessa temática, foi considerado à guisa de conclusão que os livros didáticos de Filosofia adquiridos e distribuídos pelo PNLD 2012, 2015 e 2018, não contemplam uma abordagem decolonial e, mesmo assim,contribuem para uma introdução aos estudos filosóficos gerais.
Relato de experiência sobre as manifestações da barbárie no ambiente escolar: o encontro entre a educação emancipatória de Theodor Adorno e a literatura transgressora de Georges Bataille como práxis filosófico-literária
Authors: Ribeiro Filho Francisco Atualpa
Published: February 2025

O presente relato de experiência visa apresentar em linhas gerais a pesquisa sobre o encontro entre a educação emancipadora de Theodor Adorno e a literatura transgressora de Georges Bataille. Busca problematizar e refletir sobre como romper os cenários de violência no ambiente escolar sem fazer uso de princípios normativos e moralizantes. Discute e evidencia sobre a importância do diálogo entre literatura e filosofia, pois esta última sozinha não consegue atingir reflexivamente os estudantes. Encontra-se em Bataille a chance à transgressão, ao erro, à emoção como oportunidade filosófico-literária de ressignificar posturas preconceituosas. As atividades emancipadoras como produção de documentários, autobiografias, performances foram desenvolvidas pelos estudantes do terceiro ano do ensino médio do Colégio Estadual Nossa Senhora Aparecida no município de Formosa do Rio Preto-BA. O norte bibliográfico da pesquisa encontra-se nos textos Educação e emancipação (2006), Dialética negativa (2009) de Adorno e A história do olho (2018) e A literatura e o mal (2015) de Bataille. A metodologia de cunho qualitativo proporciona a reflexão das narrativas dos estudantes como autores de seu próprio projeto de vida.
O potencial de uso da Ficção Interativa (FI) e o Twine no ensino de Filosofia
Authors: Freire Antonio Júlio Garcia
Published: February 2025

Este artigo discute o uso da Ficção Interativa (FI), com ênfase na ferramenta Twine®, no ensino de filosofia no Ensino Médio brasileiro. O objetivo é explorar como a FI pode ser aplicada para tornar o ensino de conceitos filosóficos mais dinâmico e envolvente. A pesquisa baseia-se na análise de metodologias imersivas e gamificadas, que promovem o engajamento dos alunos através de narrativas interativas. A utilização do Twine® permite a criação de histórias não lineares, em que os estudantes tomam decisões que influenciam o desenvolvimento da narrativa, simulando debates filosóficos e dilemas éticos. Como resultado, verificou-se que o uso da FI facilita a compreensão de conceitos abstratos e estimula o pensamento crítico. Conclui-se que a FI, ao ser integrada ao ensino de filosofia, pode promover uma aprendizagem mais ativa e participativa, contribuindo para a formação crítica dos estudantes.
STRATEGI OPTIMALISASI DIGITAL MARKETING BAGI USAHA MIKRO, KECIL DAN MENENGAH (UMKM) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN JANGKAUAN PASAR DI ERA INDUSTRI 4.0
Authors: Anita Ratnasari  , Wachyu Hari Haji  , Vina Ayumi  , Sri Dianing Asri
Published: February 2025

Optimalisasi digital marketing bagi Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) di Jakarta Barat menjadi solusi penting untuk meningkatkan daya saing dan keberlanjutan usaha dalam menghadapi persaingan di era Industri 4.0. Banyak UMKM masih terjebak dalam pemasaran konvensional dan menghadapi kendala seperti kurangnya pemahaman teknologi, keterbatasan sumber daya, dan sulitnya mengikuti tren digital yang terus berkembang. Strategi yang ditawarkan meliputi pelatihan dan pendampingan dalam penerapan teknik Search Engine Optimization (SEO), termasuk penelitian kata kunci, pengoptimalan konten, meta tags, serta pemanfaatan alat analisis seperti Google Analytics. Kegiatan ini bertujuan meningkatkan visibilitas online UMKM, menjangkau konsumen yang lebih luas, dan memperluas pasar secara berkelanjutan. Selain memberikan dampak langsung pada peningkatan keterampilan digital pelaku UMKM, program ini juga berkontribusi pada pencapaian Indikator Kinerja Utama (IKU) kedua dan ketiga, di mana mahasiswa dan dosen terlibat aktif dalam memberikan pelatihan dan pengalaman praktis di dunia nyata.
Getting external access to BuddyPress’s notifications (for Knowledge Commons)
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: February 2025

As part of my work on Knowledge Commons, I want to make more of our development process open, welcoming, and transparent, by using blogging. So I will be writing some technical posts on what I’m doing there and how I’ve overcome various technical challenges. In this post, I want to set out how I got BuddyPress notifications into a separate application (our new “Profiles” app). First: why am I doing this?
Join us to discuss blended learning & pedagogy in Computer Science on Monday 6th July at 3pm
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Join us for our next journal club meeting on Monday 6th July at 3pm, the papers we’ll be discussing below come from the #paper-suggestions channel of our slack workspace at uk-acm-sigsce.slack.com. Show me the pedagogy!
Join us to discuss when study turns digital on Monday 2nd August at 2pm BST
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

The pandemic has accelerated changes to the way we teach and learn. Join us to discuss the Covid-19 shutdown:

when studying turns digital, students want more structure

: a paper by Vegard Gjerde, Robert Gray, Bodil Holst and Stein Dankert Kolstø on the effects of the pandemic on Physics Education at a Norwegian University.
What’s your story, coding glory?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Last week we celebrated graduation, its been the first proper graduation since before the pandemic. A lot proverbial water has passed very quickly under our proverbial bridge since this years graduates starting studying back in 2018/19. What obstacles have

they

faced during their study and placements and how have they overcome them? Where are they going next? What’s their story?
The Open Access Irony Awards: Naming and shaming them
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Open Access (OA) publishing aims to make the results of scientific research available to the widest possible audience.
I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Podcast, now on BBC Radio 4
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue (ISIHAC) is a superbly funny comedy show broadcast by the BBC since 1972 and currently airing it’s sixtieth (yes 60th!) series. Unlike many other BBC programmes, ISIHAC is mysteriously unavailable as a podcast, which makes it difficult to listen to offline. Why is this? Professor Google doesn’t give a definitive answer and […]
Proyecto Bioliteratura PAPIME PE203625
Authors: Michán Layla
Published: February 2025

Proyecto PAPIME PE203625Competencias para la enseñanza-aprendizaje de bioliteratura: Una intervención estratégica2025-2026 Nos han aprobado un proyecto PAPIME para los siguientes dos años, los proyectos Programas de Apoyo a Proyectos de Investigación para el Mejoramiento de la Enseñanza de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), son iniciativas destinadas a fomentar la investigación y la innovación en la enseñanza a nivel
BBC Connected Studio: Get involved in shaping digital content at the Beeb
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

The BBC is currently seeking external partners for collaborative innovation around BBC Online. This is happening through a series of events called BBC Connected Studio. It’s open to small, medium and micro businesses, individuals and digital agencies from the creative sector who want to work with the BBC developing new functions, features or formats for online […]
Join us to discuss how video production affects student engagement Monday 3rd August at 11am
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

As Universities transition to online teaching during the global coronavirus pandemic, there’s increasing interest in the use of pre-recorded videos to replace traditional lectures in higher education.
Two big challenges facing the technology & digital industries (IMHO)
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Over at democracy corner, Manchester Digital is interviewing all of its elected council members. Somehow, I got volunteered to be first interviewee. Here’s my two pence on one of the questions asked: “What do you think is biggest challenge we face as an industry?” (with some extra links) Firstly, coding and “computational thinking” [1], needs to be understood as something that isn’t […]
The Small Scale Experimental Beer Machine aka “Manchester Beerby”
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

A short review of the newly opened BrewDog Outpost Manchester and its amusingly named microbrewery
What is the collective noun for a group of Systems Biologists?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

What happened was, I was looking for a creatively commons licensed picture of Pedro Mendes to upload to commons.wikimedia.org. Not the footballing Pedro Mendes who played for Rangers, Spurs, Pompey and Porto but the systems biologist Pedro Mendes who plays for Virginia Tech and Manchester. Thankfully, another systems biologist, Michael Hucka kindly pointed to his impressive […]
Dry January 2020: Goodbye smartphone, Hello feature phone
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Last January I went Dry for January and was pleased with the results, both physical and mental. No booze or social media for a while can clear your head and help your body too. One thing I learned was it is hard to do a proper digital detox with a smartphone in your pocket, so […]
The University of Mo-chester, UK: Scientific Movember Team
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Movember is now in its tenth year but like many men, I’ve resisted the urge to grow a Mo because of an inability to grow a decent moustache a reluctance to look like a p0rn star / seventies pervert / gay cowboy [delete as appropriate] a fear of scaring off potential collaborators, customers, undergraduates, postgraduates, friends etc a long history of fine facial foliage from Errol Flynn to Tom Selleck, Henry Wellcome to Freddie Mercury,
Mind the gap at the end of the Elizabethan line
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

So we’ve finally reached the end of the Elizabethan line. Not the the CrossRail route that straddles London but the seventy year reign of Elizabeth II from 1952 to 2022. Like many, I have mixed feelings about our monarch and monarchy but the history of the last seventy years should fascinate republicans, royalists and anarchists alike.
Weasel Words of Weather Forecasters: Will it rain today?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

According to the urban myth, the eskimos have hundreds of words for snow. But meteorologists, especially British weather forecasters, have just as many words for rain. Take this typical forecast for example: TODAY: Showers will continue in the north and west, but become more lighter and more isolated as the night progresses. Remaining dry elsewhere with […]
Born Digital, Born Mobile or Born Slippy?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Thoughtworks is an Information Technology consultancy which started in Chicago and now has offices all over the world. This year they’ve been running some interesting events called Quarterly Briefings which discuss topical technology, with the help of some case studies. So for example, back in October some Google Guys ‘n’ Girls looked at Big Data. Following on […]
Join us to discuss what goes on in the mind of Teaching Assistants on Monday 10th May at 2pm BST
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Both graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants (TAs) are crucial to facilitating students learning. What goes on inside the mind of a teaching assistant? How can understanding this help us train TA’s better for the roles they play in education? Join us to discuss via a paper by Julia M. Markel and Philip Guo.
Join us to discuss student misconceptions in programming, March 23rd from 1pm to 2pm
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

In Canterbury, Glasgow and Manchester, we’re starting a journal club, as part of uki-sigcse.acm.org, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest Group (SIG) on Computer Science Education (CSE). Journal clubs are like a book clubs, but instead of chatting about books we discuss journal papers instead. Who should come? What’s on the agenda? How […]
Congratulations and thank you Jess Wade for 1000 new biographies @Wikipedia 🏆
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Originally posted on Wiki Loves Scientists:
Jess Wade, editor extraordinaire, in 2017. Portrait by Dave Guttridge via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA Today Jess Wade published her one thousandth new Wikipedia article, a wiki-biography of Sylvie Briand. This biography joins 999 others Jess has written at a rate of one per day since September 2017. All…
Is word play friendly branding the key to successful technology?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

The key to successful technology is not just the tricky combination of innovation, determination and investment but also word play friendly branding. Consider two technology companies, Google and Raspberry Pi: Google Inc. has given rise to the verbs Googling and Oogling, a headquarters known as the Googleplex, employees variously known as Googlers, Nooglers, Zooglers and Xooglers, products and nouns such as Froogle, Loogle, Moogle, Poogle, Yoogle and […]
Will Academic Education ever meet the skills needs of the IT Profession? #BCSDebate
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Here’s an interesting upcoming event: a debate on the motion: “This house believes that Academic Education will never meet the skills needs of the IT profession” “Universities are failing to educate graduates with the skills we need – this is the oft heard complaint by employers of IT graduates. Does the problem start in school with the […]
Three questions with… Belen!
Authors:   ScholCommLab
Published: February 2025

Our lab is growing! In our Three Questions series, we’re profiling each of our members and the amazing work they’re doing. This post introduces

Belen Febres-Cordero

, the new manager of the ScholCommLab. In this interview, Belen shares what excites her about her work, both inside and outside the lab, and two pieces of advice from childhood that have shaped her curious and lively approach to research and life.
Punning with the Pub in PubMed: Are there any decent NCBI puns left? #PubMedPuns
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Many people claim they get all their best ideas in the pub, but for lots of scientists their best ideas probably come from PubMed.gov – the NCBI’s monster database of biomedical literature. Consequently, the database has spawned a whole slew of tools that riff off the PubMed name, with many puns and portmanteaus (aka “PubManteaus”), and the pub-based wordplays are very common. [1,2] […]
Response to the Free Speech Union’s article on my letter to the Royal Society
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: February 2025

The Free Speech Union (FSU) has published an article about my open letter to the Royal Society regarding the evident contraventions of its code of conduct by one of their Fellows, Elon Musk FRS. Unfortunately, Frederick Attenborough’s piece contains errors, omissions and speculative rhetoric which together contrive to misconstrue the meaning and intent of my letter.
Powers of private security officers in Serbia and human rights and freedoms: Some dilemmas andpossible solutions
Authors: Leštanin Branko , Nikač Željko
Published: February 2025

In modern society and the state, the delegation of the power levers is noticeable, especially the possibility of applying coercion, which is also observed in the field of private security. As it is a new approach in practice, it causes certain dilemmas. In order for the respect for human rights and freedoms to be at a reasonable level during the exercise of powers by private security officers, certain principles that the authors arrive at by abstracting legal norms must be respected. In order to better understand the relationship between the powers of public authorities and private security, the authors tried to reach certain conclusions using the comparative law method. Most controversies are caused by powers that are enforced in practice but are not regulated by law (protection of crime scene, regulating traffic and identifying the presence of alcohol and other psychoactive substances in the body), so the authors tried to find the best possible solutions through observation with participation. It is concluded that the best solution is to regulate the enforcement of these powers through amendments to the law.
Adaptability of the urban environment to climate change
Authors: Filipović Dejan , Duškov Ljubica
Published: February 2025

The increasingly frequent occurrence of extreme weather events in the form of heavy rainfall, heat waves and droughts has a particular impact on the urban environment. On the other hand, urban areas represent a significant factor in global warming due to intensive population growth and the development of all necessary functions. It is precisely for these reasons that urban areas are often placed at the center of climate adaptation and mitigation measures. Adapting urban areas to changing climatic conditions is the basis for reducing vulnerability and future risks. An indispensable part of this process is adaptive capacity, which represents the financial, technological and social ability and readiness of urban areas to cope with extreme climatic events. In this study, Belgrade, Novi Sad and Niš were selected to determine the adaptive capacity. Existing measures and activities planned and proposed within strategic, planning and urban plans were identified, and an assessment of the capacity of institutions and existing infrastructure systems was made. The aim of the work is to identify the main deficits by analyzing the existing capacities and to show the importance of strengthening the adaptive capacities of urban areas in the process of adaptation to future climate change.