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TINJAUAN HUKUM TERHADAP PELAKSANAAN ARISAN ONLINE MENURUT HUKUM PERDATA DI INDONESIA
Authors: Wulandari Sri , Hartono  , Zulkifli
Published: January 2025

Online social gathring is a social gathering activity carried out online or via social media, carried out by several parties using the money transfer method, usually online arisan is carried out using a descending system which is often used on the Instagram platform. The focus of this research is on the analysis of responsibilities and forms of legal protection in online social gatherings. The research used is normative with research methods using a statutory approach and a case approach. The results of this research is:According to law, responsibility is a consequence of the consequences of a person's freedom regarding his actions which are related to ethics or morals in carrying out an action. In online social gatherings, the chairman and members of the social gathering each have responsibilities that must be obeyed and carried out in order to maintain the smoothness and continuity of the online social gathering. It is important before joining an online social gathering, make sure you clearly understand the applicable rules or regulations, be disciplined in paying or handing over money for the social gathering. Legal settlement is a conflict or dispute resolution process that involves the application of legal rules to achieve justice. In the legal context, legal settlement can be carried out through various methods such as mediation, arbitration, litigation and negotiation. Before joining an online social gathering, it would be good to understand what the rules are in online social gathering, such as making a written agreement, dispute resolution mechanisms.
LOVE SCAMMING DALAM JERAT HUKUM PIDANA
Authors: Sultan  , Nursanthy Aji Titin Roswitha , Kursiswanti Eli Tri
Published: January 2025

Love scamming adalah pelaku penipuan yang menggunakan identitas palsu untuk mencari cinta dan mendapatkan uang dari korbannya. Penipuan ini dilakukan secara daring dan merupakan salah satu modus cybercrime.  Modus operandi love scammer adalah: Menggunakan media sosial untuk mempelajari calon korban, Berpura-pura mencari pasangan, Meminta nomor handphone korban untuk berkomunikasi percintaan, Mengirim foto-foto seksi untuk meyakinkan korban, Membujuk korban untuk berbisnis. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kepustakaan yang bersifat studi literature. Penelitian ini mengangkat permasalahan pidana Love Scamming. Dalam tulisan ini penulis menggunakan pendekatan yuridis normatif, karena pendekatannya maka penelitian hukum model ini disebut dengan penelitian hukum normative. Ketentuan-ketentuan hukum merupakan bahan hukum primer meliputi Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana (KUHP) . Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik (UU ITE).  Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 2023 tentang Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana. Pasal 378 KUHP mengatur penipuan dengan menggunakan nama palsu atau tipu muslihat untuk mendapatkan keuntungan secara melawan hukum. Sementara itu, Pasal 28 ayat (1) UU ITE mengatur penipuan yang terjadi dalam ranah digital. Namun, penerapan kedua undang-undang ini pada kasus love scam seringkali menimbulkan konflik norma. Untuk memastikan kejelasan dan efektivitas dalam menangani kasus love scam, diperlukan harmonisasi antara KUHP dan UU ITE.
Composition and Diversity of Ichthyofauna in an Aquatic Ecosystem in Central Kerala, India
Authors: Swapna S.
Published: January 2025

Western Ghat region of India is one of the eight biodiversity “hotspot” regions of the world and Western Ghat rivers are gold mines of fresh water fish fauna. At present faunal diversity of Western Ghat is threatened by anthropogenic activities. This paper provides information on the diversity of fish fauna in a South Western Ghat river system.  River Achenkovil is a perennial river originating from South Western Ghat region and flows through Central Kerala. The present fish survey in the river system revealed the presence of 7 orders, 18 families and 52 species. Cypriniformes accounts for 48.07% of total fauna followed by Perciformes (23.08%), Siluriformes (17.30%). Clupeiformes, Cyprinodontiformes, Beloniformes and Synbranchiformes were represented by less than 5% of total fauna. According to IUCN Red List, 2 species (Vulnerable), 3 (Near Threatened), 3 (Endangered). Out of 52 species of fishes 29 are ornamental fishes. River system has rich and diverse fish fauna which is under the threat of anthropogenic activities.
AS NOVAS TECNOLOGIAS DA INFORMAÇÃO E COMUNICAÇÃO
Authors: Oliveira Emerson Gonçalves de , Oliveira Iris Lutiane Spindola da Silva de
Published: January 2025

Este artigo acadêmico foi idealizado com o propósito de constatar o uso das Tecnologias de Informação e comunicação (TIC’s) no processo de implantação do ensino remoto durante o período de pandemia da COVID-19, gerada pelo novo coronavírus.  O surto que culminou no fechamento de escolas no mundo todo, refletiu em uma adaptação do ensino, que deixou de ser presencial e migrou para o ensino remoto emergencial. Além disso, nele será possível compreender os principais desafios historicamente enfrentados por professores e alunos no que tange a utilização de TIC’s na educação, bem como as espécies de TIC’s mais utilizadas e os entraves e dificuldades enfrentadas pelos alunos durante o decorrer do período pandêmico em que se deu o ensino online. No tocante a metodologia este artigo trata-se de uma pesquisa de revisão bibliográfica e documental, cuja abordagem é qualitativa. Nele buscou-se o estudo de dados já publicados em artigos e periódicos acadêmicos, encontrados nas plataformas Google acadêmico e Scielo. Nesse sentido, após a análise de pesquisas e publicações sobre o tema pode-se constatar que o ensino remoto se deu com uso de diversas plataformas interativas conectadas a internet, canais no youtube, aplicativos de trocas de mensagens, entre outras. E as principais TIC’s utilizadas foram o computador, tablets, e o aparelho de celular, em maior evidência. Entretanto, a pouca disponibilidade de ferramentas necessárias ao ensino remoto e a dificuldade de acesso à internet, principalmente para estudantes de classes econômicas menos favorecidas, surgiram como entraves e acentuarem ainda mais a necessidade de investimentos a fim de que o ensino remoto venha para ficar.
Edukasi Kader dan Peningkatan Pengetahuan Masyarakat Tentang Pencegahan Anemia Pada Pasien Penyakit Saluran Pernapasan di Desa Muara Kumpeh
Authors: RD. Mustopa  , James Perdinan  , Ahmad Syarthibi
Published: January 2025

Anemia merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan yang signifikan, terutama pada pasien dengan penyakit saluran pernapasan. Di Desa Muara Kumpeh, rendahnya pengetahuan masyarakat tentang pencegahan anemia memperburuk kondisi ini. Program Pengembangan Desa Mitra (PPDM) ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dan pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam mencegah anemia melalui edukasi dan pelatihan kader Posyandu serta Karang Taruna. Kegiatan ini melibatkan berbagai metode, termasuk sosialisasi masyarakat, pelatihan kader, pendampingan, serta monitoring dan evaluasi. Pelaksanaan program dilakukan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Muara Kumpeh, dengan pelatihan kader yang diselenggarakan di Aula Dera Kota Karang pada bulan September 2024. Kegiatan ini menggunakan pendekatan partisipatif, seperti diskusi kelompok dan simulasi praktik, untuk memaksimalkan pemahaman dan keterampilan peserta. Materi edukasi meliputi pentingnya pola makan bergizi, pengenalan gejala anemia, dan langkah pencegahannya. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan kader dalam memberikan edukasi kepada masyarakat. Selain itu, masyarakat mulai menunjukkan perubahan perilaku menuju pola hidup sehat untuk mencegah anemia. Monitoring dan evaluasi mengonfirmasi efektivitas pendekatan yang diterapkan dalam program ini. Kesimpulannya, program ini berhasil memberdayakan kader Posyandu dan Karang Taruna sebagai agen perubahan dalam masyarakat, serta meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat tentang pentingnya pencegahan anemia
Penyuluhan Pendidikan Karakter Anti Korupsi pada Siswa SMP Negeri 2 Majene
Authors: Mausili Dwi Rianisa , Susanti Eni , Khaldun Riady Ibnu , Wardhana Danar Hafidz Adi , Sajidin Muhammad
Published: January 2025

Korupsi merupakan masalah paling krusial yang dihadapi negara dan bangsa Indonesia saat ini. Tindak pidana korupsi yang terjadi terentang mulai dari tindakan korupsi yang paling kecil dan sederhana, hingga yang paling besar dan terstruktur. Saat ini, tidak hanya di tingkat perguruan tinggi namun juga pada tingkat sekolah sangat berpotensi terjadinya tindakan korupsi. Perlu untuk melakukan penanaman sikap perilaku anti korupsi kepada seluruh siswa dengan harapan ke depannya tindakan korupsi dapat diminimalisir terjadi ketika pada siswa tersebut telah tumbuh dan berada pada jajaran level tertentu. Strategi pemberantasan korupsi yang dilakukan ditingkat sekolah akan memberikan berberapa manfaat seperti sosialisasi yang diberikan secara dini kepada para siswa dan sebagai investasi bangsa dalam jangka panjang. Sejalan dengan program pemerintah mengenai aksi pemberantasan korupsi, maka kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan oleh Tim Pengabdi Program Studi Hubungan Internasional Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik Universitas Sulawesi Barat terkait dengan Penyuluhan Pendidikan Karakter Anti Korupsi Pada Siswa SMP Negeri 2 Majene dianggap telah mendukung dengan program tersebut.
Permainan Edukasi untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Motorik Halus pada Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Lubis Muhammad Alridho , Sulastri Dewi , Danuarta Dino , Sinaga Indah Erfa , Aliza Nur
Published: January 2025

Perkembangan motorik halus pada anak usia dini merupakan aspek penting yang memengaruhi kemampuan belajar dan adaptasi sosial anak. Permainan edukasi menjadi suatu metode yang efektif untuk merangsang dan meningkatkan kemampuan motorik halus pada anak-anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan motorik halus anak dan kerjasama antar kelompok. Adapun pihak kolega dalam program kegiatan ini adalah Kantor Desa Simpang Sungai Duren sebagai penanggungjawab, dan subjek penelitian melibatkan anak-anak usia 5-10 tahun dengan hasil yang didapat meningkatkan kemampuan motorik halus anak dan kemampuan kerjasama dalam berkelompok. Program ini memberikan kontribusi pada pemahaman tentang peran permainan edukasi dalam pengembangan motorik halus pada anak usia dini. Implikasi praktis dari penelitian ini mencakup integrasi permainan edukasi dalam pengembangan program pelatihan untuk guru agar dapat mengoptimalkan penggunaan permainan edukasi dalam lingkungan pendidikan anak usia dini.
Strategi Peningkatan Kompetensi Pedagogik: Pelatihan Computational Thinking bagi Calon Guru Matematika
Authors: Junaeti Enjun , Pramitha Muslim Audra , Ate Dekriati , Khaedir Lutfi Muhammad , Sukjaya Kusumah Yaya , Herman Tatang
Published: January 2025

Pengenalan akan Computational Thinking (CT) sebagai keterampilan utama di abad ke-21 kini telah diterapkan dalam Kurikulum Merdeka di Indonesia. Konsep CT yang masih baru di Indonesia, mengakibatkan banyak yang belum sepenuhnya memahami CT, dengan menganggapnya hanya sejalan dengan kemampuan pemrograman atau diartikan sebagai berpikir persis seperti komputer. Sebenarnya, CT lebih menekankan pada pendekatan dalam menangani masalah. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah memberikan kemampuan desain pembelajaran berbasis CT kepada para calon guru Matematika sebagai bagian tak terpisahkan dari kompetensi pedagogik mereka. Pelatihan ini dilaksanakan dengan metode synchronous dan asynchronous. Hasilnya mencakup pengembangan media pembelajaran yang berbasis pada prinsip CT. Evaluasi menunjukkan keberhasilan pelatihan dalam meningkatkan kemampuan calon guru dalam mengaplikasikan CT dalam pembelajaran Matematika, terutama terkait dengan topik deret dan pecahan.
FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND CRIME REDUCTION IN GWER WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE - NIGERIA
Authors: AHOO Terhile Jude , ERAYE Michael Christopher
Published: January 2025

Financial inclusion (FI) entails access to and use of financial services by all members of society. It is an essential component for sustainable development and social stability.  FI strengthens household economies and reduces economic vulnerabilities, providing viable opportunities for empowerment and security. However, financial exclusion remains a nagging problem in developing economies like Nigeria where about 68% of adults lack access to financial services, opportunities and products. The situation is perceived to have worsened the multi-dimensional social, economic, and political challenges confronting the Nigerian state. The study therefore centered on financial inclusion and crime reduction in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. It specifically evaluated the impacts of elements of FI such as bank account ownership and internet banking on crime reduction in the study area. Mixed-method research design was adopted for the study. The study had 386 participants selected through multiple-stage sampling techniques. Well-structured questionnaire and in-depth interview instruments were used to collect data which were analyzed using descriptive statistics and manual content analysis. Hypotheses were tested using the Pearson Moment Product of Correlation Coefficient (Pearson’s r). The study found that there is poor awareness of initiatives to open free bank accounts in the study area. Findings indicated that secure storage of money and reduction in forceful collection of cash by criminal gangs is associated with bank account ownership. The study recommends improved awareness of initiatives to open free bank accounts and increased use of internet banking services in the study area.
PREVALENCE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC PREDICTORS OF COMMUTER UNIONS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Ntoimo Lorretta
Published: January 2025

Changes have continued to take place in the marriage process given the proportion that is considered married as well as living arrangements after marriage in Nigeria. However, systematic documentation of these changes has been scanty. This study examined the prevalence and socioeconomic predictors of couples in commuter unions in Nigeria. Data was obtained from a nationally representative sample of 8,079 couples from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey.  Descriptive statistics and multinomial logistic regression were used for the data analysis.  The results show that 47% of couples in Nigeria are commuters. In 30%, males alone commute, and women commute alone in about 10%, whereas both commute in 7%. The likelihood of being in a union where only the man commutes decreases significantly when the woman is aged 25-29 and 35-39. The probability that the woman commutes alone significantly increases when the woman has attained secondary and higher education. The likelihood that both partners commute increases significantly when both the man and woman have attained secondary and higher education, work in clerical/services and sales occupations and are living together (not legally married). The results indicate a need for policy reform and initiatives to address the needs of commuting couples in Nigeria, expand job opportunities, diversify the location of industries, and invest more in transportation infrastructure to lessen the commuting burden of couples in Nigeria.
The Role of Leadership Competence and Organizational Culture in Enhancing Healthcare Service Quality
Authors: Vahedi Hassan , Rahmani Shivyari Samira , Soltanmohamadi Soosan , Babakhanian Fatemeh
Published: January 2025

Background: Hospital culture significantly influences healthcare delivery. Effective teamwork among healthcare professionals, along with strong leadership and management, is crucial for providing high-quality services. This study explores the impact of leadership competence and organizational culture on the quality of healthcare services. Methods: We employed a rigorous methodology in this cross-sectional analytical study, conducted in 2024 at Velayat Hospital in Damghan. Data were collected from 100 randomly selected nurses using Denison's Organizational Culture Questionnaire, the Standard Leadership Competency Questionnaire based on the Stroud model (2009), and the SERVQUAL scale by Parasuraman et al. (1988). The analysis was conducted using advanced techniques such as structural equation modeling (SEM) and Pearson correlation, facilitated by SPSS 26 and EQS 6.2 software, ensuring the reliability and validity of our findings. Results: Among the participants, 68% were women. The overall average scores were 115.56 ± 18.8 for organizational culture, 74.84 ± 23.12 for leadership competence, and 194 ± 16.17 for healthcare service quality. A significant positive correlation was found between organizational culture and leadership competence (P < 0.05, r = 0.633). The relationships between healthcare service quality and both organizational culture (r = 0.274, P > 0.05) and leadership competence (r = 0.304, P > 0.05) were positive, suggesting promising potential for future research. The structural equation model demonstrated a reasonably good fit (RMSEA = 0.24). Conclusions: The findings of this study are significant for healthcare professionals and hospital managers. They emphasize the importance of leadership competence, supported by a strong organizational culture, in enhancing the quality of nursing services. The study also highlights the urgent need to foster leadership skills and cultivate a positive organizational culture, as these factors are essential for improving healthcare outcomes. This call to action should inspire and motivate all stakeholders to work toward creating a more effective and positive healthcare environment.
Smoking and Substance Use Among Medical Students in Kermanshah, Iran
Authors: Torabi Yousef , Jalilian Milad , Abdi Alireza , Goodarzi Afshin , Zarafrooz Maryam
Published: January 2025

Background: Cigarette smoking and substance use are critical social and health issues. Objectives: Given the general lack of research on students in medical sciences, this study aimed to investigate smoking and substance use among medical students. Methods: This cross-sectional study, conducted in 2018, included 357 students from Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, selected through quota sampling. Data were collected using a self-designed questionnaire completed by the participants. Data analysis was performed using SPSS-24 software with both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Among the 357 students, 199 (55.7%) were female. The mean and standard deviation (SD) for age, age of smoking initiation, and smoking duration were 22.7 ± 3.11, 19.93 ± 3.28, and 3.79 ± 3.41 years, respectively. The rates of smoking and drug use were 16.8% and 5.9%, respectively. Smoking and substance use were more prevalent among married and male students (P < 0.001). Additionally, students in their fourth and fifth years of education and those living in student housing reported higher rates of smoking and substance use. Conclusions: This study found moderate rates of smoking and substance use among medical students. However, such rates are concerning, as medical students are expected to serve as role models for the public in promoting health-related behaviors.
Personliga assistenters utsatthet #hjälpaintestjälpa
Authors: Schömer Eva
Published: January 2025

Den här artikeln är tänkt att belysa den utsatthet som anställda inom personlig assistans uppger sig ha när det kommer till sexuella trakasserier och trakasserier i övrigt mot bakgrund av några de regler som omgärdar deras anställningar. I artikeln belyses några av de dilemman som rör sex och sexuella trakasserier inom personlig assistans. Utgångpunkten är tagen från ett arbetsrättsligt perspektiv, vilket betyder att fokus ligger på de personliga assistenternas arbetssituationer. Inledningsvis beskrivs arbetsgivares (utförares och enskilda brukares) skyldigheter att förebygga och förhindra att arbetstagare utsätts för sexuella trakasserier samt hur innebörden av tystnadsplikt förstås av de som arbetar inom branschen. Därefter följer ett avsnitt om vilken rätt brukare har rätt till när det kommer till sexuell njutning enligt lagen (1993:387) om stöd och service till vissa funktionshindrade (LSS) jämte den kritik som har riktats mot den praktiska tillämpningen av LSS (Ottar). Mot bakgrund av de reglerna belyses och analyseras några vittnesmål som personliga assistenter har delat med sig av. Artikeln avslutas med att sammanfatta några av de problem som rätten till sexuell hälsa kan medföra inom personlig assistans.
ALIEN EXPANSION TO EARTH AS A RESULT OF THE SEARCH FOR THE OPTIMAL WAY TO MANAGE A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY
Authors: Салмин Алексей Игоревич
Published: January 2025

Демократическое общество является самым сложно управляемым обществом. В связи с попытками использования в управлении инопланетных систем появляется вопрос, являются ли они более совершенными, чем традиционная система управления, и в чём состоит глубинная христианская система управления обществом.

A democratic society is the most difficult society to manage. In connection with attempts to use alien systems in management, the question arises whether they are more perfect than the traditional management system, and what is the deep Christian management system of society.
DIVERSIFICATION OF THE COMPANY'S ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIES, ADVANTAGES, BUSINESS RISKS
Authors: Мухаметшин Роман Викторович
Published: January 2025

В статье отражена актуальность темы, преимущества, стратегии и риски для бизнеса. В современных условиях, все большее число компаний, как малого, среднего или крупного бизнеса принимают решение о диверсификации своей деятельности. Стратегия диверсификации является одним из вариантов базовой стратегии фирмы, которая может использоваться в целях роста фирмы, стабилизации её состояния или для сокращения убытков. Она пришла на смену традиционной отраслевой конкуренции в чистом виде, сделала её невыгодной. Стратегия диверсификации является многоцелевой стратегией, поэтому она может использоваться компаниями в условиях неопределенности, позволяет компаниям быть гибкими, закладывать в свою стратегию альтернативные сценарии развития событий. Тем не менее, процесс формирования стратегий диверсификации изучен не в полной мере, существуют проблемы, что в свою очередь влечет за собой определенные риски для бизнеса.

The article reflects the relevance of the topic, advantages, strategies and risks for business. In modern conditions, an increasing number of companies, both small, medium or large businesses, decide to diversify their activities. The diversification strategy is one of the variants of the basic strategy of the company, which can be used to grow the company, stabilize its condition or to reduce losses. It replaced the traditional industry competition in its purest form and made it unprofitable. The diversification strategy is a multi-purpose strategy, so it can be used by companies in conditions of uncertainty, allows companies to be flexible, and include alternative scenarios in their strategy. Nevertheless, the process of forming diversification strategies has not been fully studied, there are problems, which in turn entails certain risks for business.
PROS AND CONS OF IMPLEMENTING THE MECHANISM OF ADAPTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT AT JSC "MOSKVICH MOSCOW AUTOMOBILE PLANT"
Authors: Камбердиев Богдан Александрович
Published: January 2025

В статье рассматриваются основные направления механизма адаптивного развития управления производством на АО «Московский автомобильный завод «Москвич» в условиях экономических санкций. Проведен анализ первых результатов реализации данного механизма. Представлены рекомендации для оптимизации автопроизводства в условиях нестабильной экономической среды

The article discusses the main directions of the mechanism of adaptive development of production management at JSC Moscow Automobile Plant Moskvich in the context of economic sanctions. The analysis of the first results of the implementation of this mechanism is carried out. Recommendations for optimizing car production in an unstable economic environment are presented
THE INFLUENCE OF REGIONAL FACTORS ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: RESEARCH APPROACHES AND METHODS
Authors: Кузнецов Сергей Эдуардович , Димов Роман Владимирович
Published: January 2025

Статья рассматривает влияние региональных факторов на социально-экономическое развитие, подчеркивая их комплексный характер и дифференцированное воздействие. Приведены основные теоретические подходы к оценке факторов, предложена методика анализа их влияния на примере регионов России и Африки

The article examines the influence of regional factors on socio-economic development, emphasizing their complex and differentiated impact. Key theoretical approaches to factor assessment are discussed, and a methodology for analyzing their influence is presented, based on regions in Russia and Africa
УРБАНИЗАЦИЯ И ЭНЕРГЕТИЧЕСКАЯ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТЬ ЖИЛИЩНОГО СЕКТОРА
Authors: Сидорова Анастасия Сергеевна , Костюченко Ирина Валерьевна , Любская Ольга Геннадьевна
Published: January 2025

В материале исследуются как положительные, так и отрицательные факторы влияния урбанизации на энергоэффективность жилищного сектора. С помощью комплексной методологии проанализированы объекты энергетики разного уровня, формулированы перспективные пути достижения энергоэффективности в условиях урбанизации (сенсоры, «цифровые двойники» и стандартизация)
Proverbs In Inspirational Literature: Sanctioning the American Dream
Authors: Arthurs Jeffrey D. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: January 2025

Inspirational literature, defined here as self-help books with religious overtones which offer advice on how to raise one's self image and succeed in worldly affairs, shares many stylistic and substantive features including the use of numerous proverbs. This essay examines how four inspirational writers use proverbs to sanction the American Dream. The use of proverbs helps the writers bolster their own authority and wed conflicting values of the American Dream in an uneasy union. Ultimately, I conclude that inspirational literature fails to achieve its own goals.
Faith, Hope, and Charity: Rhetoric as Aletheiac Act in 'On Christian Doctrine'
Authors: Settle Glenn H. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: January 2025

On Christian Doctrine shows Augustine's indebtedness to as well as his flight from an inherited classical rhetoric. This essay suggests Augustine in his treatise singles toward a rhetoric that is more closely represented by Dale Sullivan's category of "aletheiac" than it is by the epistemic and the doxastic. This essay further attempts to uncover how the Augustinian art of rhetoric, centrally based on and informed by the cardinal Christian virtues of faith, hope, and charity, evidences rhetoric as aletheiac act.
Religious Orientation, Persuasion, and Communicator Style
Authors: Baesler E. James ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: January 2025

Using a functional approach to religion as an explanatory framework, this essay argues that a quest religious orientation is associated with particular communicator styles and with religious persiuision. The research positively associates quest religious orientation with susceptibility to religious persuasion and negatively associates it with the religious need to persuade others. The results do not generally support the relationship between a quest religious orientation and communicator styles, but the study finds partial support for the relationship between a quest religious orientation and an attentive communicator style.
How the Clergy Conveys Immediacy to Parishioners: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
Authors: Pruitt Wayne , Koermer Chas , Goldstein Melvin ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: January 2025

This exploratory investigation examined communication patterns used by clergy to indicate immediacy towards parishioners. Data were collected from parishioners having various religious affiliations (Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Episcopal, Catholic, and Seventh Day Adventist) via an open-ended survey. Verbatim responses were coded into eight immediacy categories. These categories are as follows: personal interest in parishioner (opposite), expresses appreciation for commendable work (and its opposite), inclusion of parishioner into the church (opposite), unexpected role behavior, and lack of support for parishioners personal contributions. Implications of these results and recommendations for further research are suggested.
Prime Time Television's History of the American Church: A Critical Assessment
Authors: Wolff Richard F ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: January 2025

This study examines the representation of church life in the United States as depicted by prime time network television series which focused principally and regularly on the institutional church and its people, and compares this repre sentation to that of church historians. Eight church set programs have aired: Going My Way, The Flying Nun, In the Beginning, Hell Town, Amen, Have Faith, Sister Kate, and The Father Bowling Mysteries. All but one focused on Catholic ecclesiastics. Earlier programs emphasized the struggles between modernists and traditionalists that emerged after Vatican II for the direction of the church. More recent programs focus less on internal conflicts between ecclesiastics than on how the church strives to remain relevant in the modem world, despite ideological conflicts. The study evaluates TV's representation of church leaders, issues and methods, comparing this representation to that of Catholic historians.
Researching "Ultimate'' Communication: a Response to Kirkwood and a Research Agenda
Authors: Tukey David D. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: January 2025

The article responds to Kirkwood's criticisms of the author's "spiritual rhetoric " and raises questions about Kirkwood*s reformulation of "spiritual" as "ultimate existential aspiration." The questions explore three issues: appropriate terminology, methodology and research focus. The article concludes by presenting a taxonomy of different lines of inquiry on spirituality and communication that serves to highlight differences between Kirkwood's and the author's approaches.
Letter As Essence: The Rhetorical (Im) Pulse Of The Hebrew Alefbet
Authors: Katz Steven B. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: January 2025

The grammatological history of the origin and development of the Hebrew alphabet differs from the esoteric and mystical vision of the Hebrew letters found in the Torah, Midrash, and Kabbalah. This article explores the philosophy and hermeneutic principles underlying the rhetorical impulse in Judaism to regard the alefbet as the ontological and ethical foundation of the universe, constructed out of the substance of language itself The impulse to regard letters as essence may reveal an alternative rhetorical tradition in the West, one that reflects a Jewish perspective on language and simultaneously reveals certain affinities with other religions and cultures. Keywords: Rhetoric and religion, Hebrew rhetoric, Hebrew letters, alefbet, Jewish hermeneutics, mystical alphabets, grammatology, ancient Semitic scripts.
Singing the Song Indonesia Raya as a Form of National Commitment in Realizing Nationalism
Authors: Ahmad Ghozali, Perdamaian Hsb, Syahruddin Srg Rahman
Published: January 2025

This article examines the singing of the national anthem 'Indonesia Raya' as a representation of the spirit of nationalism associated with the hadith of the Prophet. This topic is important to study because singing the song 'Indonesia Raya' is considered by some people to be illegal or even haram. Singing the song 'Indonesia Raya' does not weaken religious beliefs. Rather, it is an expression of love for the homeland towards Indonesia. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a legal explanation for singing the song 'Indonesia Raya' through the contextualization approach of the Prophet's hadith. This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through literature study. The results of this study indicate that song (music) has been practiced by the people at the time of the Prophet. For example, a woman who played the duff (tambourine) when the Prophet returned from war. Seeing the incident the prophet did not forbid it. Then most of the scholars allow chanting (music) as long as there is no element of disobedience in it. Up to this point, the actual prohibition of music lies not in the singing aspect, but in the accompanying activities (ikhtilath), which can lead to disobedience. In the context of singing the song 'Indonesia Raya' there is no element of disobedience in it. The song 'Indonesia Raya' was created as a symbol of love for the homeland. The lyrics are not negatively charged and are sung in formal and sacred situations.
Analisis Semantik atas Terma Proses Penciptaan Manusia dalam Al-Qur'an
Authors: Khakim Lukman , Mohammad Rofiqi  , Lilik Rochmad Nurcholisho
Published: January 2025

The study of humans is always interesting to discuss because by knowing how he came from and he will end, he will know the meaning or purpose of living life. This research focuses on human creation by using semantics to reveal the meaning contained in the Qur'an which specifically discusses the process of human creation. This research uses a qualitative method. Where researchers collect data and analyze it then describe it descriptively. This research seeks to prove that the Qur'an is the main reference for humans because its contents remain compatible with the science that has developed to date and will continue to do so.
Eksistensi Makna Filsafat dan Objek Kajiannya Dalam Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Zikri Adib Kurnia  , Eva Sariwati Tampubolon  , Imam Muslimin
Published: January 2025

Philosophy is a deep and systematic scientific discipline that aims to understand and explain various aspects of life. In the context of Islamic education, philosophy not only focuses on the transfer of knowledge, but also on the formation of students' character and morals. The purpose of this article is to find out the objects and studies of philosophy. There are 3 objects of philosophical study: First, ontology is an object of study that investigates the nature of reality and existence. Second, epistemology is an object of study that understands the sources and methods of knowledge. Third, axiology is a philosophy that studies values. The method used in this research is library research with an article review approach based on Harold Laswel's theory, with data collected using literature review procedures and analyzed using content analysis techniques. The results found are first, in terms of ontology. There are 7 ontological aspects of science, namely (a) Methodical, (b) Systematic, (c) Coherence, (d) Rational, (e) Comprehensive (f) Radical, (g) Universal. There are 7 schools of epistemology, namely Rationalism, Empiricism, Criticism, Positivism, Skepticism, Pragmaticism and Idealism, while in Islamic thought there are 3, namely Bayani, Irfani and Burhani. Third, there are 3 theories of axiology or values, namely Logic, Ethics and Aesthetics.
Fenomena Al-Dakhil Dalam Tafsir Lughawi
Authors: Ahmad Sahal Aqil Abrori Aqil , Meirando Rukhuz
Published: January 2025

Theological aspects are significant in influencing the paradigm of an interpreter's interpretation, and Zamaksyari as a Mu'tazilah also has a theological tendency that influences his interpretation and this is called al-dakhil. So this article wants to further analyze the infiltration in the interpretation of al-Kashaf in its linguistic aspects. Therefore, this article is a qualitative-based research that uses content analysis with the theory of al-Dakhil and this article emphasizes the linguistic approach. Linguistic rules are used to explain the meanings of the Qur'an. In this study, it was found in the interpretation of al-Zamaksharī which is included in al-Dakhil although not entirely but some of his interpretations reflect the school of thought he adheres to. This is inseparable from the background of al-Zamakhsharī's subjectivity as a theologian of the Mu'tazilah school.
Manajemen Kurikulum Pendidikan Agama Islam Berbasis Ulumul Qur'an
Authors: Susiyati  , Ririn Septika Fitri  , Nilna Fadlillah  , Saripah Aini
Published: January 2025

This article discusses the management of Islamic religious education curriculum based on Ulumul Qur'an, with a focus on the development and implementation of an effective curriculum in educational institutions. This study aims to describe the curriculum management process including planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating, and how the principles of Ulumul Qur'an can be integrated into each stage of management. Through a qualitative approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation in several madrasahs. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of good curriculum management can improve the quality of Islamic religious education, shape students' characters in accordance with Qur'anic values, and prepare them to face global challenges. This article also identifies supporting and inhibiting factors in curriculum management based on Ulumul Qur'an, and provides recommendations for further development in the context of Islamic religious education. Thus, this study is expected to make a significant contribution to improving the quality of Islamic religious education in Indonesia.
Evaluating the effectiveness of the Gyankunj Project: Teachers’ perceptions from Gujarat
Authors: Harshaben Raghubhai Pankuta  , Yadav Kusum R.
Published: January 2025

The Gyankunj Project is a pivotal initiative aimed at transforming the educational framework in Gujarat by integrating advanced digital tools into the classroom. This project raises the overall level of education by modernizing classrooms and bringing teaching methods in line with contemporary educational standards (Chaudhari, A. N. 2022). This enhancement ensures that students receive a quality education that is relevant to today’s technological advancements. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Gyankunj Project in enhancing educational outcomes from the perspective of teachers in Gujarat. By targeting a sample size of 350 teachers, the research investigates their perceptions regarding the project’s impact on academic ability, the overall level of education, and student engagement. The research also examines the relationship between the demographics of instructor’s age, gender, and faculty in particular and their perceptions of the initiative’s success. Findings reveal that teachers overwhelmingly believe the Gyankunj Project improves academic abilities, raises educational standards, and increases student engagement. Moreover, positive perceptions are consistently observed across different demographic groups, highlighting the project’s broad-based acceptance and effectiveness. The study underscores the significance of the Gyankunj Project in modernizing education and its potential to make a substantial and lasting impact on the educational landscape of Gujarat.
A critical analysis of power dynamics in Vijay Tendulkar's theatrical tapestry
Authors: Ruchira P Dudhrejiya
Published: January 2025

Drama stands out from other literary genres because of its immediate appeal, which offers a level of accessibility that poetry and fiction may not always provide. Drama gains great value from this. Theatrical performances have a rich and distinguished history worldwide. In India, they are well-recognized as a popular kind of folk entertainment. When drama is presented on stage, everyone, even the most uneducated person, can understand it and enjoy it. One of the biggest advantages of drama is this. Conversely, the production of Indian plays in English is a very recent development.
Dramatists like Asif Currimbhoy, Pratap Sharma, and Guru Charan Das have written plays that have garnered positive reviews in both the United States and England. These plays are among the English theatre's most notable successes to date. Indian English playwrights such as Mohan Rakesh, Girish Karnad, Badal Sircar, and Vijay Tendulkar are well-known nowadays. These four people stick out as being very significant. They have become well-known because of the cultural rebirth that has taken place in their respective regions as a consequence of translating and performing plays in languages other than their own.
Vijay Tendulkar is a well-known modern Marathi playwright because of his innovative and notable dramatizations. Though he provoked social controversy with his plays, particularly "Sakharam Binder" and "Ghashiram Kotwal," he won the highest praise for his dramatic performance in "Silence! The Court is in Session." (Agarwal, A. B. 2008). Tendulkar has contributed a great deal to writing, even outside of the theatre, with his many articles, short stories, and one-act dramas. While he often concentrates on the middle class, his thematic aims deal with the intricacies of human nature and lifestyle. His examination of man-woman relationships is notable because, without resorting to depravity or horror in his representations of these pairings, he reveals unconventional and peculiar aspects of them.
Ethnomathematics on the Thomas Parr Monument of Bengkulu
Authors: Agustina Septia , Jumri Rahmat , Ariani Nyayu Masyita
Published: January 2025

This research aims to identify mathematical objects in the building of Tugu Thomas Parr Bengkulu. The Thomas Parr Monument area is located on the coast of Bengkulu City. This research is descriptive qualitative research using an ethnographic approach. Data collection was done through observation, interview, and documentation. Data analysis techniques are done by collecting, reducing, presenting, and drawing conclusions. This research shows that the shapes of the Thomas Parr Monument Bengkulu building have mathematical concepts, including half circle, half sphere, rectangle, tube, congruence, and parallel lines. These results positively impact mathematics education because they can be used as a contextual learning medium through colonial heritage objects. Thus, the mathematical concepts in the Thomas Parr Bengkulu Monument can be used to introduce and understand geometric concepts through colonial heritage so that learning becomes more relevant, which can then be developed into teaching materials such as modules, LKPD, etc.
Comparative Assessment of Nutrient and Phytochemical Properties of Melon, Water Melon and Cucumber Seeds
Authors:   Department of Food Science and Technology, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria., Austin Ihemeje,
Published: January 2025

Quality evaluation of nutrient and phytochemical properties of melon, water melon and cucumber seeds were carried out. The seeds were respectively extracted from the fruits and subjected to proximate, minerals, vitamins and phytochemical analysis while the flour produced from the seeds were evaluated for their respective functional properties. All the analysis were done following standard methods. The proximate composition of the flour samples was found in the range of 3.75 - 12.27% (moisture), 0.81 – 50.96% (fat), 2.48 – 9.48% (Ash), 2.37 – 9.44% (fibre), 23.32 – 29.08% (protein) and 14.77 – 50.51% (carbohydrate). The proximate parameters of the samples showed significant (p < 0.05) differences from one another. The iron, zinc, potassium, calcium and magnesium contents of the melon, water melon and cucumber varied from 9.52 – 77.29mg/100g, 5.16 – 46.59mg/100g, 391.92 – 738.98mg/100g, 8.76 – 166.25mg/100g and 68.36 – 538.05mg/100g respectively. Vitamin C was found to be more concentrated in cucumber seed while vitamin B1, B2 and B3 were higher in melon seeds. The results of the functional properties revealed that oil absorption capacity, swelling index and bulk density of melon seed were significantly (p < 0.05) higher than those of water melon and cucumber while the foaming and water absorption capacities were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in cucumber seeds. Evaluation of the phytochemical contents revealed that water melon seed has the highest concentration of phenol (0.81mg/100g), phytate (0.49 mg/100g), tannin (0.17 mg/100g), saponin (0.89 mg/100g) and flavonoid (1.37 mg/100g). The results clearly showed that melon seed, water melon seed and cucumber seeds have high nutritional significance and could be incorporated in the formulation of other foods especially where micronutrients and phytochemicals are needed for human consumption as well as feeds, for animals.
Antibiotic Activity of Euphorbia grantii from Kirinyaga County, Kenya
Authors:   Department of Pure and Applied Sciences, Kirinyaga University, P. O. Box 143-10300, Kerugoya, Kenya., Waithaka Paul Njenga , Muriuki Benson Githaiga ,   Department of Biological Sciences, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536, Egerton, Njoro, Kenya., Gathuru Eliud Mugu ,   Department of Biological Sciences, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536, Egerton, Njoro, Kenya.
Published: January 2025

Background: Euphorbia grantii is widely used in ethnic medicine for the treatment of diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhoea and wound infections. This study aimed at isolating and evaluating antibiotic activity of E. grantii crude extracts. E. grantii plants samples were collected from Kirinyaga county and crude extracts obtained using methanol, hexane and distilled water. Sensitivity test against Shigella dysentriae (ATCC 13313), Salmonella typhi (6539), Klebsiella pneumoniae (70063), Staphylococcus aureus (25923) and Streptococcus epidermidis (12228) was carried out using agar well diffusion bio assay and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) determined. Cytotoxicity of the crude extracts was established using brine shrimp lethality test. The crude extracts contained cardiac glycosides, saponins, tannins, anthroquinones, alkaloids, flavonoids and phenolics. The zones of inhibition of the test pathogens by the crude extracts from Euphorbia grantii varied significantly (F= 5.573 P=0.008197). The MIC varied significantly between hexane, methanol and distilled water crude extracts (F=6.6400 P=0.005). However, the MIC and MBC were not significantly different among the crude extracts (P=0.067). The toxicity of the crude extracts increased with increase in concentration. The crude extracts from E. grantii inhibited growth of the test pathogens. There is need to carry out structure elucidation of the crude extracts.