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Hölderlin e a poética do paradoxo
Authors: Vaccari Ulisses Razzante
Published: August 2024

This article seeks to clarify and expose the principle of Hölderlin's “poetic logic”, as it appears in the “poetological” texts, mainly in the Observations on Oedipus and Antigone. As we try to show here, Hölderlin's “poetic logic” does not follow the principles of formal logic, but it comes close to dialectical logic, although it cannot be reduced to Hegelian dialectics. The logic here is not aimed at standardizing the rules of the use of thought, but at poetic practice, whose nature, in Hölderlin's sense, consists in the paradoxical apprehension of existence as such. Although it can be more clearly observed in the tragic genre, this paradoxical logic of poetry also permeates Hölderlin's so-called late hymns, such as Patmos and Bread and wine, in which tragic oppositions are coated in the elegiac form.
Il ‘mito’ dell’originario (definitivamente perduto?). Un frammento giovanile di Hölderlin e uno di Hegel a confronto
Authors: Ricci Vittorio
Published: August 2024

No definitive position is traceable in the present work, but only some descriptions and reflections about the philosophical question of what is original or beginning through analyses on Hölderlin’s Seyn und Urtheil (variously entitled) and Hegel’s Reines Selbstbewußseyn / Reines Leben. Despite their dissonances of sensitivity and aesthetic and philosophical interests, which can be generally summarized with the principle of an initial albeit aporetic conception of consciousness (Hölderlin) and with the insight of a vitalistic or secondary (phenomenological) conception of it (Hegel), the problem of the beginning has completely ‘faded’ or ‘weakened’ with and after their contributions. This problem seems to become belonging to something unjustifiably narrative, anthropological or merely indefinable, to a ‘mythical’ schematism or a simple ‘mythosis’ (psychological invention), even if this point of view cannot diminish at all the exceptional height and depth of thinking about it, offered by Hölderlin and Hegel, this essay tries to echo in its essential instances.
Essence and Representation as Moments of Mediation in the Hegelian System: a Comparison between the Logic and the Psychology of the Subjective Spirit
Authors: Barnaba Martina
Published: August 2024

The aim of this contribution is to point out the parallelism between the three moments of the Hegelian Logic (Being, Essence and Concept) and the three moments of his Encyclopedia Psychology (intuition, representation and thought), focusing especially on the role of mediation enacted by the second moments, Essence and representation. In line with the general Hegelian assumption of the identity between logic and reality, the complex functioning of the movement of the Essence can be regarded, in fact, as the foundation of the movement of representation. Thanks to the same dual constitution they share, Essence and representation both offer a mediation within themselves and between their respective extremes: representation splits itself in itself and stands as a middle ground between the immediacy of intuition and the rational synthesis of thought; in a similar way Essence is characterized by constant internal oppositions and possesses both elements of Being and of Concept. The paper will therefore explore at first the doctrine of the Essence as reported in the Science of Logic. In this section three important aspects will be highlighted: the internalization movement of the Erinnerung, which appears in the transition from Being to Essence; the primary dynamic of the Essence in its specific working, that is reflection; and lastly the peculiar “median role” that Essence embodies in its linking of Being and Concept together. In the second part of the paper the form of representation in the psychology of the Subjective Spirit will be analyzed in order to retrace these same elements observed in the Logic and present them as representation’s own mechanism of mediation. The main focus will be the articulation of the section of imagination and phantasy, in which the element of the symbol is contained. In conclusion the circular character of the mediation inside the totality of the system will be briefly addressed alongside the importance of the negative moment of difference that Essence and representation enact in the development of the dialectics.
La Philosophie Politique de Hegel comme Épistémologie
Authors: Kervégan Jean-François
Published: August 2024

In the following text, I propose an unusual interpretation of the famous maxim of the Preface to the Principles of the Philosophy of Right: “Was vernünftig ist, das ist wirklich; und was wirklich ist, das ist vernünftig”. I understand it not as a politically conservative normative judgment (this is the usual interpretation), but as an epistemological judgment concerning the way in which philosophical discourse is related to reality. My intention is to take seriously Hegel’s thesis according to which the aim of philosophy is not to prescribe to the world what it should be, but rather to define the way in which it should be known.
A Filosofia Política de Hegel como Epistemologia
Authors: Kervégan Jean-François
Published: August 2024

In the following text, I propose an unusual interpretation of the famous maxim of the Preface to the Principles of the Philosophy of Right: “Was vernünftig ist, das ist wirklich; und was wirklich ist, das ist vernünftig”. I understand it not as a politically conservative normative judgment (this is the usual interpretation), but as an epistemological judgment concerning the way in which philosophical discourse is related to reality. My intention is to take seriously Hegel’s thesis according to which the aim of philosophy is not to prescribe to the world what it should be, but rather to define the way in which it should be known.
A divisão do trabalho: do Iluminismo Escocês a Hegel
Authors: Waszek Norbert
Published: August 2024

“In modern political economy the division of labour is a main aspect”, says Hegel in one of his lectures on the Philosophy of Right, and he keeps this insight in mind in his own treatment of the division of labour. While some of his early reflections (during his years in Stuttgart and Tübingen) on the divided audience of poetry in the modern world, may be understood as taking position with regard to certain aspects or consequences of the division of labour, he did, at that time, not yet use the term Arbeitsteilung (division of labour) and it seems clear that his mature views on the issue did not emerge before his Jena years. It is not surprising that in manuscripts from that same period, Hegel mentions Adam Smith explicitly for the first time. This article begins by identifying what was original and innovative in the Scottish school’s (next to Adam Smith, Adam Ferguson and James Steuart are taken into account) treatment of the division of labour – (a) that it is seen as the decisive driving force behind economic development; (b) that it is discussed in the context of the most advanced technological and trading conditions of the time; and (c) that its advantages (e.g., higher productivity) are intrinsically linked to its drawbacks (social inequality and the dehumanizing, alienating effects) – and then compares each of these features with Hegel’s own discussion of the issue.
Ratio and race
Authors: Sanguinetti Federico
Published: August 2024

In this paper, I will argue that Hegel’s thought is committed to racismand I will argue that Hegel’s racism conflicts with his conception of unversal humanity based on the possession of the capacity of reason. Moreover, I will highlight some theoretical issues stemming from an intepretive line of thought which suspects that Hegel’s universalistic humanism is inseparable or even derivable from his racism.
concepción de “alma bella” en “El Espíritu del Cristianismo y su Destino”.
Authors: Alfaro Carlos Víctor
Published: August 2024

This paper is about the notion of ‘beautiful soul’ in The Spirit of Christianity and its Fate: an unpublished article, written by Hegel in year 1798. The purpose of this paper is to show that the Hegelian definition of the beautiful subjectivity is similar to Schiller’s own notion. Secondly, the intended goal is to demonstrate that Hegel has a critical perspective on Schiller’s notion of beauty of soul. In other words, Hegel objects Schiller’s view of beauty of soul as an ideal. Thirdly, I will analyze the grounds of the theoretical disagreement between both thinkers. Finally, I will explain why Hegel choose Jesus as the main example of his critical notion of ‘beautiful soul’.
Ambiguidade e dilaceração
Authors: Teixeira Mariana
Published: August 2024

Although Simone de Beauvoir’s characterization of womanhood not as a mere given but as a construction has clear emancipatory implications for the denaturalization of female subordination, she has subsequently been criticized for an overemphasis on transcendence at the expense of immanence, which would culminate in a masculinist ideal of human emancipation based on control over one’s own body and the natural world. This critique, however, merely reverses the signs, preserving the distinction between immanence and transcendence as an unmediated, seemingly unbridgeable schism. We suggest in this article that a more productive approach to the relationship between immanence and transcendence – between sex and gender, nature and spirit, object and subject – is to be found in Beauvoir’s own writings. To this end, we turn to the essay Ethics of Ambiguity (1947) to propose a distinction between ambiguity and dilaceration that, albeit less explicitly, is also present in The Second Sex (1949), which is attested in the reading of Hegel’s philosophy presented in the book. While, on the one hand, Beauvoir was inspired by Alexandre Kojève’s reading of the so-called “master-slave dialectic” to propose an agonistic conception of subjectivity formation, on the other hand she distances herself from key assumptions of the Kojèvian interpretation by refusing an ontological dualism between nature and spirit and adopting a strong understanding of intersubjectivity. In this double theoretical movement, which can be characterized as a rapprochement with respect to Hegel, Beauvoir then lays the groundwork for a non-masculinist ideal of women’s emancipation.
Famille contre contrat
Authors: Feng Jiahui
Published: August 2024

Hegel’s theory of the family is usually seen as a theory grounded in love, as opposed to a model of justice based on individual rights. According to Hegel, the family, as one moment of ethical life, cannot be reduced to the mere commonality of personality formed by mere individual rights, a theoretical form represented by Kant. But Hegel’s emphasis on ethical love in the family is not equal to an appeal to a higher ethical ideal which blurs the basic rights claims of the individual in family. Rather, by emphasizing the irreducibility of the family to contract, especially by showing that the personal right does not apply to the domain of freedom of immanence of personality, Hegel demonstrates in fact the fundamental conditions of individual freedom.
Hegels Logik der Wirklichkeit und ihre Bedeutung für die praktische Philosophie
Authors: Schubert Alexander
Published: August 2024

We observe that recently the topics of Hegel research refer more and more to his "real-philosophical" works and his lectures on the philosophy of law in order to attach questions of practical philosophy to them, for instance in relation to feminism, postcolonialism, Critical Race Theory, climate change, etcetera. In this essay, I do not want to participate in these debates in terms of content, but to show that the real relevance of Hegel for practical philosophy does not lie in cherry-picked quotations from the mentioned works, but in the deep analysis of the part of his main work in which he systematically develops the basic themes of practical philosophy: in the section on actuality (Wirklichkeit) in Science of Logic. Central topics such as freedom, subjectivity, power, violence, etc. are being discussed here and presented in their inner logic. Hegel himself referred to this part of his Logic in defense of his much criticized statement that the rational is actual and vice versa. I will therefore trace the line of argumentation of this important section and discuss from it some consequences for practical or political philosophy. In doing so, it will become apparent that some of the current disputes regarding Hegel's theoretical as well as political positions are rather classifications within the boundaries of "understanding" thinking (verständiges Denken), beyond which Hegel's dialectics has long since passed.
No caminho do escrito do Reformbill
Authors: Waszek Norbert , Vivan Eichenberger Hernandez
Published: August 2024

O artigo se volta à investigação da recepção dos temas em torno da Grã-Bretanha no pensamento de Hegel. Para isso, observa tanto a assimilação de aspectos históricos e políticos da Grã-Bretanha quanto a dimensão propriamente teórica expressa notadamente no que diz respeito à economia política. O artigo defende que essa recepção teve um momento importante quando da estadia de Hegel em Berna, centro privilegiado da acolhida de ideias inglesas, através da incorporação de autores presentes na biblioteca dos Steiger em Tschugg. Além disso, o artigo tece algumas observações sobre como compreender os estudos empíricos de Hegel em face de suas elaborações teóricas.
A crítica de Hegel ao sistema filosófico de Jakob Fries em Linhas Fundamentais da Filosofia do Direito
Authors: Alfaro Carlos Victor
Published: August 2024

Este artigo pretende discutir sobre as observações hegelianas acerca da filosofia de Fries. Especialmente, a crítica elaborada na Filosofia do Direito. Embora a menção explícita a Fries se situe na introdução, busca-se afirmar que a observação presente no §140 se refere parcialmente a seu sistema filosófico. Hegel aponta a incapacidade de uma filosofia política baseada na crença subjetiva e nos sentimentos (isto é o que a representação comum de subjetividade estabeleceu no estágio intitulado “Moralidade”). Um exemplo de tal pensamento se encontra na Filosofia do Direito de Fries, a qual é fundamentada na convicção (Überzeugung). O trabalho de Fries é pouco conhecido. Por conta disso, uma segunda pretensão deste artigo é uma exposição geral sobre o sistema de Fries.
O Trinitarianismo hegeliano entre o Cristianismo e o Hinduísmo
Authors: Costa Lima Danillo , Vieira Lobato Rian
Published: August 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo expor e avaliar criticamente a polêmica lançada por Hegel em sua comparação da representação religiosa do Trimurti contra a Santíssima Trindade, do Hinduísmo pur??ico e do Cristianismo respectivamente. O filósofo germânico entende que a doutrina do Trimurti não pode estabelecer uma base coerente para uma concepção triádica da divindade que seja verdadeiramente dialética, uma vez que o terceiro membro da tríade é reduzido a um mero destruidor que por si só não difere coordenativamente em relação aos demais membros: isto é, não representa uma verdadeira reconciliação do espírito tal como apresentado na trindade cristã, mas apenas uma transição na forma de um ciclo constante de passagem da criação à destruição. Este fracasso no desenvolvimento de uma tríade divina verdadeiramente dialética condenaria o pensamento indiano a conceber o absoluto em termos de um mero “formalismo monocromático”. Tendo exposto essas críticas, pretendemos avaliá-las pelas lentes de pensadores da tradição das vertentes Siddhanta e Trika do Saivismo, propondo que ali encontremos as críticas de Hegel já antecipadas e respondidas, a ponto de desenvolver uma concepção filosófica e religiosa do absoluto triádico que é profundamente semelhante à do próprio Hegel.
Exposição da prova ontológica nas Lições sobre Filosofia da Religião do ano de 1831 de Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
Authors: Orlandi Gazola Iago , Rodrigues da Silva Gabriel
Published: August 2024

Tradução de Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich. Ausführung des ontologischen Beweises in den Vorlesungen über Religionsphilosophie vom Jahre 1831. In: Vorlesungen über die Philosophie der Religion II | Vorlesungen über die Beweise vom Dasein Gottes, Werke 17. Suhrkamp: Frankfurt am Main, 1986, p. 528-535.
Acosmismo e Passagem ao Finito
Authors: Lanciote Diego
Published: August 2024

Esse trabalho investiga dois problemas interligados. O primeiro envolve uma análise da leitura hegeliana das noções de substância, atributo e modo em Spinoza, destacando como Hegel caracteriza essa filosofia como acosmista em contraste com a noção de panteísmo. Ademais, são exploradas as razões pelas quais Hegel associa a filosofia de Spinoza ao eleatismo, resultando na tese da "imobilidade da substância", que é contrastada com o próprio projeto hegeliano, centrado na tese do "devir-Sujeito da substância”. Desse contexto pautado na leitura hegeliana de Spinoza, o segundo problema abordado é a passagem do infinito para o finito, que é uma tradução da efetivação da substância infinita em seus modos finitos. Investiga-se esse problema em relação ao contexto mais amplo do idealismo alemão, destacando o papel crucial de Spinoza na construção do projeto filosófico de Hegel. Dentro desse contexto, o debate epistolar entre Schelling e Fichte envolvendo Spinoza é analisado a fim de apreender mais claramente a inversão da quantidade em qualidade na perspectiva hegeliana.
Test-Retest Reliability of the Digijump Machine
Authors: Sivley Cody , Navalta James , Marable Leigh
Published: August 2024

Repetitive jumping has been identified as a possible exercise modality able to provide sufficient stimulus to improve bone health. However, it is necessary to establish whether repetitive jumping can elicit a consistent physiological response with the ablity to monitor work rate. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the stability reliability of the Digijump device for the commonly used laboratory measures of oxygen uptake (VO2), heart rate (HR), and rate of perceived exertion (RPE). College-aged individuals (N = 17) completed two 3-min repetitive jumping bouts on the Digijump machine (120 jumps per minute, jump height = 1.27 cm) at least seven days apart. Stability reliability was calculated using the intraclass correlation coefficient derived from 1-way ANOVA. Absolute VO2 displayed the highest test-retest reliability (0.95), while the coefficient for relative VO2 was also acceptable (0.71). The test-retest reliability coefficients for HR (0.89), and RPE (0.75) were determined to be within acceptable limits. Coefficients for all variables compared well with the stability reliability reported for other ergometers such as the Stairmaster, treadmill, and cycle. This data represent an important step in determining the validity of the Digijump machine for physiological testing.
Aerobic Capacity and Postprandial Flow Mediated Dilation
Authors: Ballard Kevin , Miller James , Robinson James , Olive Jennifer
Published: August 2024

The consumption of a high-fat meal induces transient vascular dysfunction. Aerobic exercise enhances vascular function in healthy individuals. Our purpose was to determine if different levels of aerobic capacity impact vascular function, as measured by flow mediated dilation, following a high-fat meal. Flow mediated dilation of the brachial artery was determined before, two- and four-hours postprandial a high-fat meal in young males classified as highly trained (n = 10; VO2max = 74.6 ± 5.2 ml·kg·min-1) or moderately active (n = 10; VO2max = 47.3 ± 7.1 ml·kg·min-1). Flow mediated dilation was reduced at two- (p < 0.001) and four-hours (p < 0.001) compared to baseline for both groups but was not different between groups at any time point (p = 0.108). Triglycerides and insulin increased at two- (p < 0.001) and four-hours (p < 0.05) in both groups. LDL-C was reduced at four-hours (p = 0.05) in highly trained subjects, and two- and four-hours (p ≤ 0.01) in moderately active subjects. HDL-C decreased at two- (p = 0.024) and four-hours (p = 0.014) in both groups. Glucose increased at two-hours postprandial for both groups (p = 0.003). Our results indicate that a high-fat meal results in reduced endothelium-dependent vasodilation in highly trained and moderately active individuals with no difference between groups. Thus, high aerobic capacity does not protect against transient reductions in vascular function after the ingestion of a single high-fat meal compared to individuals who are moderately active.
HUBUNGAN EFIKASI DIRI DENGAN KUALITAS HIDUP DAN KEPATUHAN PERAWATAN DIRI PADA LANSIA PENDERITA HIPERTENSI DI POSBINDU ANYELIR B KOMPLEK MARINIR RANGKAPAN JAYYA BARU PANCORAN MAS KOTA DEPOK
Authors: Purnamasari Eka Rokhmiati Wahyu , Muryani Ovi Tri , Lestari Nur Eni
Published: August 2024

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Efikasi diri diartikan sebagai keyakinan diri selama melakukan tindakan atau perilaku yang dibutuhkan untuk mencapai hasil tertentu.Beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi kualitas hidup pasien hipertensi antara lain umur, tingkat pendidikan, jenis kelamin, status perkawinan, lama menderita penyakit hipertensi, pekerjaan dan efekasi diri Kepatuhan perawatan diri sangat penting saat merawat hipertensi, ini termasuk minum obat secara teratur, makan makanan yang sehat, berolahraga secara teratur, menghindari faktor risiko seperti merokok dan mengelola stres, serta memeriksa tekanan darah secara teratur. tingkat kepatuhan perawatan diri pada penderita hipertensi seringkali rendah, yang dapat berdampak negatif pada pengendalian tekanan darah dan kesehatan secara keseluruhan. Jenis metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional Didapatkan hasil HA adanya hubungan efikasi diri dengan kualitas hidup pada lansia penderita hipertensi di posbindu anyelir b komplek marinir rangkapan jaya baru kota depok. Denga nilai correlation positif 0,306 dan nilai P value 0,027 berarti p value α (0,05), Didapatkan hasil HA adanya hubungan efikasi diri dengan kepatuhan perawatan diri pada lansia penderita hipertensi di posbindu anyelir b komplek marinir rangkapan jaya baru kota depok. Dengan nilai correlation positif 0,330 dan nilai P value 0,017 berarti p value α (0,05). 
Kata Kunci: Efikasi diri, Hipertensi, Kepatuhan Perawatan Diri, Kualitas hidup
مآلات فتاوى العلامة البوطي في مواجهة الربيع العربي دراسة تحليلية في أحداث الجمهورية العربية السورية
Authors: Methaq Sadeq Mahmud Almuliki  , Ahmad Omar Omar Al-Ahdal  , Irwan Mohd Subri
Published: August 2024

The study aims to clarify the consequences of the fatwas of Sheikh al-Buti in the Syrian events. The researcher focused on the concept of legal consequences to highlight the extent to which fatwas and their consequences are governed by Islamic law. The researcher followed an inductive and analytical approach to examine the fatwas, collect texts, and opinions of scholars related to these fatwas from reliable sources. The study analyzed these opinions and examined their consequences from the perspective of Islamic law. The study concluded with several findings, including:Al-Buti followed the approach of early scholars in tracing the consequences of rulings.Al-Buti's stance on the uprising and rebellion against the ruler is complete rejection, adhering to the principles of Islamic law. Al-Buti believes that rebellion against the ruler is permissible if the ruler openly commits kufr (disbelief). He believes that rebellion against the ruler is not permissible when the rebels do not rely on a legitimate Islamic basis. Demonstrations and marches are forbidden because they are a path and a pretext for opening a confrontation, a path to killing and committing forbidden acts, facilitating the way for external aggression to control the country, and blocking the means is a religious obligation.
التناص: تحولات الشعرية البلاغية إلى الوظيفة النسقية
Authors: Daad Rashrash Alnaser
Published: August 2024

The study revolves around the intertextuality orbit in terms of its systemic attachment with cultural critique, where this rhetoric approach assumes a rhetoric capacity that exceeds the deliberative dimensions which are based on showing the poetic aspect of intertextuality and its ability to express the ideas of the text and that is done through creating a new post for it. This post is known as the systemic post and is originally associated with cultural critique and is based on procedural tools designed to create the cultural trick through which the profound meaning is passed. The meaning which Strauss added to the hidden meaning and Iceberger drafted in the underlying structure of the text. The study followed the possibility of this post manifesting itself in Arabic rhetoric and the western intertextuality theory, and did not find a clear impact. Therefore, it assumes that this post is new to intertextuality and this assumption is proven by an applied study which has been conducted on a creative text from the Abbasid Era. This text is Sahl bin Haroun’s letter on stinginess. The research concluded after careful study with results: intertextuality - the rhetorical device known in both Arab and foreign cultures - has a well-known pragmatic function related to the aesthetic and intellectual enrichment of the text linked with various quotations; intertextuality can be utilized in cultural critical studies by establishing the systemic function it possesses. In light of a systemic reading of intertextuality in the message of Sahl ibn Harun on miserliness, it became evident that the writer challenged the image of Arabs by reversing the trait of generosity and placed it on a low moral scale. Therefore, The study recommends following Arabic rhetoric research and studying it within a new vision so that the procedural tools are effective in adopting cultural critique.
The Implications of the Russo-Ottoman War of 1877-1878 on the Muslim Minorities in Bulgaria: Reports from the British Documents
Authors: Siti Alwaliyah Mansor  , Azlizan Mat Enh  , Suffian Mansor  , Al-Amril Othman
Published: August 2024

The Russo-Ottoman war that broke out in 1877-1878 was aimed at solving the issue of Ottoman administration in the Balkans, especially regarding the alleged weakness of the Ottoman administration over the Christian people in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Ironically, the war had a more significant impact on Muslims in the Balkans, especially in Bulgaria, than the solution to the issue in Bosnia-Herzegovina. This article analyzes on how the war has had implications on the Muslim minority population in Bulgaria. This article uses a qualitative method approach which involves the content analysis of British official documents and records collected from the British National Archives and the University of London from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies. The findings proved that the Russo-Ottoman War of 1877 was not intended to give justice to the Christian community under the Ottoman empire but was a strategy of the Russia and Bulgarian governments to carry out ethnic cleansing on the Muslim minority in Bulgaria. The implication of this war led to widespread oppression and mass expulsion of the Muslim population in Bulgaria, resulting in significant demographic changes and a prolonged humanitarian crisis. For future research, it is suggested that an in-depth examination be conducted on the roles and positions of other European powers in the Russo-Ottoman conflict of 1877, particularly regarding their attitudes and reactions towards the fate of the Muslim population in Bulgaria.
Impak Pendekatan Terjemahan Terhadap Kualiti Penterjemahan Eufemisme al-Quran ke Bahasa Melayu
Authors: Muhammad Luqman Ibnul Hakim Mohd Saad  , Nurazan Mohmad Rouyan
Published: August 2024

Translation of the Quran into Malay poses challenges due to cultural and linguistic factors. Among the difficulties faced by translators are conveying the true meaning of Quranic euphemisms and thoroughly examining the linguistic rules within society. Therefore, the application of appropriate translation methods is significant for producing high-quality works. This study was conducted to identify the impact of translation approach on the quality of the translation of Quranic euphemisms into Malay. This qualitative study was conducted by adapting the Euphemisms Translation Evaluation Model in the Quran (MPPEQ) by Olimat (2018) and Newmark's (1981) Semantic & Communicative theory. In this study, the researcher applied content analysis methods, focusing on six samples of Quranic euphemisms listed in the Corpus of Euphemism in the Quran by Olimat (2019). Four translations of the Quran into Malay were selected as study materials. The findings indicate that the applied translation approaches result in two impacts: successful translations and less successful ones. Consequently, the success and imperfection of translations depend on the approach used and the choice of words. The findings also demonstrate that methods incorporating additional explanatory insertions sometimes cause confusion in meaning due to functional lexical factors. Furthermore, maintaining the source text's register can be applied when there are similarities in linguistic and cultural elements within society. The study also found translations that do not retain the euphemistic style, resulting in discourse implications of dysphemism. In conclusion, the study has explored new dimensions related to the concept of euphemism in the Quran and its translation approaches into Malay.
Empowering Career Pathways for Asnaf Faqir (Poor People)
Authors: Akbar, A.A.  , Rameli, M.F.  , Mohd Nor, A.R.  , Mohamad Rohana, N.A.
Published: August 2024

Every individual harbours a desire for a successful profession that aligns with their unique characteristics. Due to the diverse nature of human personalities, each person requires a distinct professional trajectory to discover a vocation that resonates with their individuality. The study focuses on identifying career pathways tailored for Asnaf Faqir individuals, who transition from being zakat receivers to zakat payers. Utilizing qualitative methods like the Delphi Technique through in-depth interviews, it explores factors facilitating successful professional transitions aligned with their unique characteristics. Thematic and Fuzzy Delphi analyses, along with input from career, spiritual, and local experts, validate seven career pathway indicators: career planning, information, decision-making, adaptability, support, spiritual alignment, and compromise. Twelve informants who successfully transitioned contributed to consensus-building through Focused Group Discussions. These indicators aim to empower Asnaf Faqir individuals towards socio-economic self-sufficiency, offering specialized paths to transform their roles in society. Future enhancements could leverage digital tools for online career counselling, virtual training, and mentoring, thereby broadening access to career resources crucial for their continued development and empowerment.
Chinese Muslims and Their Non-Muslim Families on Muamalat Fiqh Co-Existence (Ta’ayush)
Authors: Norhana Abdullah @ Siew Boey Ng  , Azarudin Awang  , Azman Che Mat
Published: August 2024

Chinese Muslim converts in Malaysia often face dual rejection, viewed as traitors by their Chinese families and as outsiders by the Muslim communities. This study examines how these individuals navigate family conflicts while balancing their religious beliefs with Chinese Cultural heritage. Through qualitative semi structured interviews with 15 Chinese Muslims, three key findings emerged. Firstly, the Chinese Muslims feel disconnected from their Chinese original community due to their new identity, Secondly, they strive to preserve their Chinese cultural heritage while embracing their Muslim identity. Thirdly, they constantly negotiate their ethnic and religious identities especially with their non-Muslim families. Despite these challenges, the Chinese Muslims play a vital role as cultural bridges fostering understanding between the Muslim and non-Muslim communities. This implication is significant as their efforts align with the Islamic concept of Figh al ta’Ayush (peaceful co-existence), contributing to social harmony. This study concludes that Chinese Muslims while facing identity issues, significantly contribute to intercommunal understanding. Future studies could explore Chinese Muslim parents’ perception of Islam and their reasons for rejecting their children's conversion, proving further insights into these complex cultural dynamics.
Gender-based Acceptance of Ar-Rahnu Among Muslim Micro-Entrepreneurs
Authors: Yahaya, S.  , Hamid, C. K.  , Abdullah, S. R.  , Mat Hassan, S. H.  , Yasin, Y. F.
Published: August 2024

Women entrepreneurs often encounter difficulty in obtaining capital financing. Banks are hesitant to offer loans to women entrepreneurs due to their small-scale businesses. As one of the services that provide microcredit financing to entrepreneurs, Ar-Rahnu offers excellent opportunities to small entrepreneurs to acquire funds for their entrepreneurial activities. The objective of this study is to identify and analyze the acceptance of Ar-Rahnu based on gender among Muslim micro-entrepreneurs in Kelantan. Quantitative research was used in this study through the distribution of questionnaires to Muslim micro-entrepreneurs in Kelantan. Empirical research was conducted to answer all research objectives. The results were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 22.0 software through descriptive statistics, and inference (t-test) was used to analyze the primary data obtained. The findings of this study found that there was a significant difference in the number of women and men entrepreneurs in Kelantan. Women entrepreneurs dominate business, particularly in large markets around Kelantan. In addition, there was a significant difference in the acceptance of Muslim small entrepreneurs in Kelantan according to gender. Thus, it was found that women entrepreneurs in Kelantan accepted Ar-Rahnu more positively than male entrepreneurs. This implies that women entrepreneurs are pivotal for the development of Ar-Rahnu in Kelantan due to their significant participation in this micro-credit scheme. It is suggested that the Ar-Rahnu institutions in Kelantan elevate their efficiency in the future by spreading the inherent benefits to entrepreneurs as one of the Islamic financing approaches. Therefore, small capital and financial problems among entrepreneurs can be overcome.
Expansion-assisted selective plane illumination microscopy for nanoscale imaging of centimeter-scale tissues
Authors: Glaser Adam , Chandrashekar Jayaram , Vasquez Sonya , Arshadi Cameron , Ouellette Naveen , Jiang Xiaoyun , Baka Judith , Kovacs Gabor , Woodard Micah , Seshamani Sharmishtaa , Cao Kevin , Clack Nathan , Recknagel Andrew , Grim Anna , Balaram Pooja , Turschak Emily , Hooper Marcus , Liddell Alan , Rohde John , Hellevik Ayana , Takasaki Kevin , Erion Barner Lindsey , Logsdon Molly , Chronopoulos Chris , de Vries Saskia , Ting Jonathan , Perlmutter Steve , Kalmbach Brian , Dembrow Nikolai , Tasic Bosiljka , Reid R Clay , Feng David , Svoboda Karel
Published: August 2024

Recent advances in tissue processing, labeling, and fluorescence microscopy are providing unprecedented views of the structure of cells and tissues at sub-diffraction resolutions and near single molecule sensitivity, driving discoveries in diverse fields of biology, including neuroscience. Biological tissue is organized over scales of nanometers to centimeters. Harnessing molecular imaging across intact, three-dimensional samples on this scale requires new types of microscopes with larger fields of view and working distance, as well as higher throughput. We present a new expansion-assisted selective plane illumination microscope (ExA-SPIM) with aberration-free 1×1×3 μm optical resolution over a large field of view (10.6×8.0 mm
2
) and working distance (35 mm) at speeds up to 946 megavoxels/sec. Combined with new tissue clearing and expansion methods, the microscope allows imaging centimeter-scale samples with 250×250×750 nm optical resolution (4× expansion), including entire mouse brains, with high contrast and without sectioning. We illustrate ExA-SPIM by reconstructing individual neurons across the mouse brain, imaging cortico-spinal neurons in the macaque motor cortex, and visualizing axons in human white matter.
Target-agnostic identification of human antibodies to Plasmodium falciparum sexual forms reveals cross stage recognition of glutamate-rich repeats
Authors: Amen Axelle , Yoo Randy , Fabra-García Amanda , Bolscher Judith , Stone William JR , Bally Isabelle , Dergan-Dylon Sebastián , Kucharska Iga , de Jong Roos M , de Bruijni Marloes , Bousema Teun , King C Richter , MacGill Randall S , Sauerwein Robert W , Julien Jean-Philippe , Poignard Pascal , Jore Matthijs M
Published: August 2024

Circulating sexual stages of
Plasmodium falciparum (Pf)
can be transmitted from humans to mosquitoes, thereby furthering the spread of malaria in the population. It is well established that antibodies (Abs) can efficiently block parasite transmission. In search for naturally acquired Ab targets on sexual stages, we established an efficient method for target-agnostic single B cell activation followed by high-throughput selection of human monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) reactive to sexual stages of
Pf
in the form of gamete and gametocyte extract. We isolated mAbs reactive against a range of
Pf
proteins including well-established targets Pfs48/45 and Pfs230. One mAb, B1E11K, was cross-reactive to various proteins containing glutamate-rich repetitive elements expressed at different stages of the parasite life cycle. A crystal structure of two B1E11K Fab domains in complex with its main antigen, RESA, expressed on asexual blood stages, showed binding of B1E11K to a repeating epitope motif in a head-to-head conformation engaging in affinity-matured homotypic interactions. Thus, this mode of recognition of
Pf
proteins, previously described only for PfCSP, extends to other repeats expressed across various stages. The findings augment our understanding of immune-pathogen interactions to repeating elements of the
Plasmodium
parasite proteome and underscore the potential of the novel mAb identification method used to provide new insights into the natural humoral immune response against
Pf
.
Optimizing agricultural data security: harnessing IoT and AI with Latency Aware Accuracy Index (LAAI)
Authors: Samin Omar Bin , Algeelani Nasir Ahmed Abdulkhader , Bathich Ammar , Omar Maryam , Mansoor Musadaq , Khan Amir
Published: August 2024

The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into modern agriculture has profound implications on data collection, management, and decision-making processes. However, ensuring the security of agricultural data has consistently posed a significant challenge. This study presents a novel evaluation metric titled Latency Aware Accuracy Index (LAAI) for the purpose of optimizing data security in the agricultural sector. The LAAI uses the combined capacities of the IoT and AI in addition to the latency aspect. The use of IoT tools for data collection and AI algorithms for analysis makes farming operation more productive. The LAAI metric is a more holistic way to determine data accuracy while considering latency limitations. This ensures that farmers and other end-users are fed trustworthy information in a timely manner. This unified measure not only makes the data more secure but gives farmers the information that helps them to make smart decisions and, thus, drives healthier farming and food security.
Experimental study of stabilization of soil using nano silica.
Authors: R. Vinodhkumar  , Ahfaz Husain Khan
Published: August 2024

The behavior of structures depends on the properties of the soil on which they are constructed. Some problems like settlement and bearing capacity are critical for structures over the expansive soil, the soil sample has been characterized as expansive soil based on swelling test. Stabilization techniques are adopted to enhance the expansive soil behavior and performance of foundation overlying weak soil. This paper focuses on studying the effect of nanomaterials (Nano MgO and Nano Al2O3) with different proportions viz. 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0% on the properties of expansive soil. The results indicate that swelling potential is reduced with the addition of these nanomaterials and thus making the soil suitable for construction purposes.
An experimental study of concrete with expanded clay replacement
Authors: Akshaya Varghese  , Amrutha Shaji  , Diyana Tomy  , Jomet Thomas  , Bennet Kuriakose
Published: August 2024

This paper describes the mechanical characteristics of concrete that has expanded clay in partial replacement of coarse aggregates. Its properties are compared to conventional concrete in terms of compressive strength. The compressive strength of various mixes with replacement ratios of 20%, 30%, and 40% of coarse aggregate by expanded clay was investigated. These aggregates have a lower specific gravity and a higher water absorption rate. The prepared specimens were tested after 3, 7, and 28 days. When compared to regular concrete, there was a slight reduction in the mechanical properties. There is a decline in the strength as the percentage increases. The optimum ratio was found to be 20%, providing 72% of the strength of conventional concrete. Expansive Clay aggregate concretes have characteristics that suggest they could be one of the materials used to create structural concrete in the future. This leads to the conclusion that expanded clay aggregates can be substituted to create concrete more cost effectively.
Effect of curing strength in lime – coffee husk ash mixture on clay
Authors: Sreedevi S  , Sreeja V
Published: August 2024

Coffee husk is a fibrous material obtained from coffee beans. It is a waste from coffee industries. In order to reduce the disposal problem, utilization of waste in civil engineering works is very important. This study has been carried out to explore the utilization of coffee husk ash for improving properties of Kumarakom clay. Kumarakom clay is known to be very problematic in construction field. It is considered neither suitable for building houses nor for construction of roads. Coffee husk is a by-product of coffee roasting process. After removal of coffee beans, a huge amount of coffee husk is generated later, the ash obtained after burning of coffee husk i.e; Coffee Husk Ash (CHA) is used in this study. The Kumarakom clay can be stabilized with different percentages (5, 10, 15, 20, 25) of coffee husk ash and variation in strength can be determined by Unconfined Compression Strength (UCS) test and proctor compaction test. The optimum percentage is obtained at 20% of CHA addition. Finally, the curing strength test is conducted for varying percentages of CHA – clay mix and optimum percentage of CHA – lime mix for about 7, 14, and 28 days.
Experimental investigation on properties of concrete incorporating TiO2
Authors: Rineesha P  , Vidya Jose
Published: August 2024

One of the main issuesin recent years has been the deteriorating air quality. Because of the metropolises, rapid urbanization, the problem of airborne pollution is increased. Heavy traffic contributes to air pollutants which leads to environmental deterioration and public health problems. Titanium dioxide has the ability to self clean, depollute, and even degrade organic material on surfaces since photocatalyst is used. It is an ecofriendly and sustainable material which has broader application in construction sector. The work consists of 0%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4% and 5% Titanium dioxide replacement by the weight of cement. The control mix used in the studyis M40 grade. The compressive strength and split tensile strength at 28 days are obtained as 59.33 N/mm2 and 4.43 N/mm2 respectively. The strength was found to be more at 3% of replacement of TiO2.
Stabilization of Kuttanad clay using marble dust and sisal fiber
Authors: Jaseela N M  , Basil S Jacob
Published: August 2024

Construction of engineering structures on clayey soil is highly risky because such soil is susceptible to differential settlements, poor shear strength and high compressibility. So, it needs proper stabilization. Kuttanad clay are soft deposits of fine-grained soil found in the Kuttanad region of Alappuzha district, Kerala. Here construction is very difficult as the soil is poor in drainage and strength properties. The main aim of this work is to identify the various properties of lower Kuttanad clay and stabilizing the soil using marble dust powder. Marble dust is a waste product collected from marble industry. The major constituent of marble dust is Calcium Carbonate and its powder has high percentage of lime content so it can be used as an effective material for the stabilization of clayey soil. Varying percentages of marble dust are added to soil. Optimum moisture content, Maximum dry density and Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) were determined by laboratory testing and Optimum marble dust content for stabilizing the soil is determined. Sisal fiber of length 1cm in varying percentages (0.25%,0.5%,0.75%,1%) is added to clay with optimum marble dust content. Standard proctor compaction test and unconfined compressive strength test were carried out. UCS value increased with increment in fiber from 0.25 to 0.75%. The maximum strength is obtained at optimum 9% MD and 0.75% SF content.
Cost Optimization and Estimation of Embodied Carbon in Reinforced Concrete Frame Structure
Authors: Dr Narasimha Murthy K N  , Beevi Mymoon E M  , Nelda Paul P
Published: August 2024

Reinforced concrete (RC) structures are one of the most common building systems around the world. Measures are being taken to reduce the construction industry’s contribution to the greenhouse gas emissions. The contribution of embodied energy of structures is also considered for more efficient operation of buildings. This study investigates the embodied carbon content for the different grades of concrete used for the design and an optimization approach for an economic design. Analysis and design of RC frame structures are done using STAAD-PRO software and cost optimization is carried out using Genetic Algorithm (GA) in MATLAB software. The considered design constraints are geometric, strength and reinforcement areas confirming to Indian Standard codes. The optimized result is used to model the RC structure in Revit Software to determine its embodied carbon content. Candidate structures are then assessed for embodied energy to determine individual relationships. This study shows the possibility to reduce the embodied carbon content of RC frame structure and the proposed optimum design model can be adopted to design commercial buildings as it yields reliable, economical, time-saving and practical designs whilst remaining compliant to given design codes.
Addressing Autocorrelation, Multicollinearity, and Heavy-Tail Errors in the Linear Regression Model
Authors: Badawaire Abdulrasheed Bello , Ayinde Kayode , Olanrewaju S. O.
Published: August 2024

The most popular estimator for estimating parameters of linear regression models is the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) Estimator. The OLS is considered the best linear unbiased estimator when certain assumptions are not violated. However, when autocorrelation, multicollinearity, and heavy-tail error are jointly present in the dataset, the OLS estimator is inefficient and imprecise. In this paper, we developed an estimator of linear regression model parameters that jointly handle multicollinearity, autocorrelation, and heavy tail errors. The new estimator, LADHLKL, was derived by combining the Hildreth-Lu (HL), the Kibria Lukman (KL), and the Least Absolute Deviation (LAD) estimators. The LADHLKL poses both the characteristics of the LAD, HL, and KL estimators which makes it resistant to both problems. We examined the properties of the proposed estimator and compared its performance with other existing estimators in terms of mean square error. An application to real-life data and simulation study revealed that the proposed estimator dominates other estimators in all the considered conditions in terms of mean square error.