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IMMERSED IN TRADITION: THE INTRICATE WEAVE OF THE SAPARAN TRADITION IN LODOSEWU VILLAGE AND ITS VIBRANT IMPACT ON COMMUNITY LIFE
Authors: Dilla Chuna Kafia
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACTThe Saparan Tradition for the Muslim community in Java, especially in Magelang is always eagerly awaited every year. Saparan can be referred to as Merti Desa, a term used by community to express gratitude to Allah who has given an abundance of blessings to the farmers for the harvest of the fields given. Saparan program invites relatives and friends from other areas. The Saparan Tradition in Lodosewu village has a different form of event from other areas, namely a tumpeng carnival and an arts carnival from the District Office to Lodosewu village. The carnival shows more meaning as the people’s gratitude to Allah. The existence of Saparan in Lodosewu village has survived to this day because it has various functions for community. In this paper the author is interested in studying the Saparan Tradition and its function for the people of Lodosewu village. This research uses the theory of anthropology and symbolic interactionism to understand the meaning and the function of saparan tradition. This research is a field research using qualitative approach and the descriptive research is used to collect and analyze data. From the result of the analysis, it can be concluded that the result of the research is about the social cultural existence of the Lodosewu village people and the unique meaning from each process of Saparan.Keywords: Meaning, function, Saparan Tradition, Lodosewu village. ABSTRAKTradisi Saparan bagi masyarakat Muslim di Jawa, khususnya di Magelang selalu ditunggu-tunggu setiap tahunnya. Saparan ini bisa disebut sebagai Merti Desa, istilah yang dipakai oleh masyarakat untuk mengungkapkan rasa syukur kepada Allah. yang telah memberikan kelimpahan keberkahan kepada para petani atas panen ladang yang diberikan. Acara Saparan mengundang sanak saudara dan kerabat dari daerah lain. Tradisi Saparan di Dusun Lodosewu memiliki bentuk acara yang berbeda dari daerah lainnya, yaitu terdapat kirab tumpeng dan karnaval kesenian dari Kantor Kecamatan sampai Dusun Lodosewu. Kirab tersebut menunjukkan arti lebih sebagai rasa syukur masyarakat kepada Allah. Keberadaan Saparan di Dusun Lodosewu tetap bertahan hingga saat ini karena mempunyai fungsi yang beragam bagi masyarakat sehingga dalam tulisan ini penulis tertarik untuk mengkaji Tradisi Saparan serta fungsinya bagi masyarakat Dusun Lodosewu. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian yang pengumpulan datanya dilakukan di lapangan, menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Dari hasil analisis dapat disimpulkan bahwa Tradisi Saparan dapat bertahan hingga saat ini karena masyarakat lebih menitikberatkan akar dari perayaan Saparan, yaitu syukuran bersama. Dalam hal tersebut makan bersama dan bersilaturahmi merupakan inti dari perayaan Saparan. Keberadaan Saparan memiliki makna di setiap pelaksanaannya.Kata kunci: Makna, Fungsi, Tradisi Saparan, Dusun Lodosewu.
AHLUL BAIT'S FIRST ARRIVAL IN INDONESIA AND THE EXPLORATION OF ISLAMIC HISTORY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
Authors: Hidayat Asep Achmad , Kusumawardhana Gelar Taufiq , Kusdiana Ading , Supendi Usman , Hernawan Wawan , Isnendes Chye Retty
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACTThis research aims to explore the history of the arrival of the first wave of Ahlul Bait in Aceh-Sumatra. The wave will technically relate to the history of the founding of the earliest Islamic sultanates in the Aceh-Sumatra between the 8th and 9th centuries AD, such as the Jeumpa sultanate and the Perlak sultanate. The research is based on historical interpretation in the form of classical Acehnese and Malay manuscripts from tertiary historical sources. However, the research still leave problems in the detailed area which are not yet completely accurate and precise. So, even though we have found a common thread that can be mutually agreed upon, attention to areas of detail that are not yet completely accurate and precise, still needs to continue to be explored and its findings improved. As for the shortcomings, they can be remedied by reading the narrative interpretations of classical texts more holistically and coherently to produce narratives that are clearer and clearer in their construction, both in terms of chronology and in terms of interpretations of the agents or apparatus of the establishment of the sultanates.Keywords: ahlul bait, Jeumpa, Perlak, Kedah ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menelusuri sejarah kedatangan Ahlul Bait gelombang pertama di Aceh-Sumatera. Gelombang tersebut secara teknis akan berkaitan dengan sejarah berdirinya kesultanan Islam paling awal di Aceh-Sumatera antara abad ke-8 hingga ke-9 M, seperti kesultanan Jeumpa dan kesultanan Perlak. Penelitian ini didasarkan pada penafsiran sejarah berupa naskah klasik Aceh dan Melayu dari sumber sejarah tersier. Namun penelitian tersebut masih menyisakan permasalahan pada area detail yang belum sepenuhnya akurat dan tepat. Jadi, meski sudah menemukan benang merah yang bisa disepakati bersama, namun perhatian pada area detail yang belum sepenuhnya akurat dan tepat, masih perlu terus digali dan temuannya diperbaiki. Adapun kekurangannya dapat diatasi dengan membaca tafsir naratif teks klasik secara lebih holistik dan koheren sehingga menghasilkan narasi yang semakin jelas konstruksinya, baik dari segi kronologisnya maupun dari segi penafsiran pelaku atau aparaturnya. berdirinya kesultanan.Kata kunci: ahlul bait, Jeumpa, Perlak, Kedah
Technology and Comprehensibility
Authors: Tavakoli Parvaneh , Cooke Sheryl
Published: February 2024

Technological advances are having a significant impact on language assessment in general and this chapter examines the opportunities machines present to better measure comprehensibility, as well as the threats that constrained tasks demanded by automated assessment might present to the construct. An overview of current models for automated rating of speech is presented (e.g. Xi, et al. 2008; Van Moere & Downey, 2016; Isaacs, 2014) and the approaches are examined from the perspective of the comprehensibility framework presented in the book, drawing on the features extrapolated in each of the preceding chapters to examine how technology does and does not offer solutions for automated assessment and feedback for learning on particular components of the comprehensibility inventory.
Teaching towards a Comprehensibility Goal
Authors: Tavakoli Parvaneh , Cooke Sheryl
Published: February 2024

This chapter provides a teaching perspective to the discussion of comprehensibility. Highlighting the importance of teaching the concept to L2 teachers, it will raise some key questions about the extent to which L2 teaching curricula focus on comprehensibility, or whether comprehensibility is actually taught and practiced in L2 classrooms. Analysing some national curricula for English language teaching, we will examine the focus on comprehensibility in these documents and strengthen our arguments by research in this area. We will provide some examples of what L2 teachers can do to highlight the role of comprehensibility.
Appendix 1: Cambridge B2 First Speaking Task
Authors: Tavakoli Parvaneh , Cooke Sheryl
Published: February 2024

Appendix 1: Cambridge B2 First Speaking Task
Appendix 2: IELTS Descriptors
Authors: Tavakoli Parvaneh , Cooke Sheryl
Published: February 2024

Appendix 2: IELTS Descriptors
Appendix 3: Fluency Indicators
Authors: Tavakoli Parvaneh , Cooke Sheryl
Published: February 2024

Appendix 3: Fluency Indicators
Acknowledgements
Authors: Tavakoli Parvaneh , Cooke Sheryl
Published: February 2024

Acknowledgements
“The Harmony of Heaven and Earth”: The 19th Annual Sophia Centre Conference, in Partnership with the Harmony Institute, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter, 25th–26th June, 2022
Authors: Ellingson Erica
Published: February 2024

“The Harmony of Heaven and Earth”
The 19th Annual Sophia Centre Conference, in Partnership with the Harmony Institute, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter, 25th–26th June, 2022.
Duane Hamacher, with Elders and Knowledge Holders, 'The First Astronomers: How Indigenous Elders Read the Stars'
Authors: López Alejandro M.
Published: February 2024

Duane Hamacher, with Elders and Knowledge Holders, The First Astronomers: How Indigenous Elders Read the StarsSydney, Australia: Allen & Unwin 2022, Paperback, 304pp. ISBN: 9781760877200. £18.99.
Tahlîlu Taghyîri Ma’nâ Kalimâti al-‘Arabiyyati Ilâ al-Indunîsiyyati fî Kitâbi Arkhabîla li al-Kalimâti al-Musta’ârati al-Arabiyyati al-Indunîsiyyati
Authors: Fitri Safira , Suparmanto Suparmanto , Warseto Andri
Published: February 2024

Purpose-This research discusses about the change in the meaning of Arabic in Indonesian in Arabic-Indonesian absorption word book Arkhabil. The purpose of this research to know the changes the meaning of Arabic in Indonesian in Arabic-Indonesian absorption word book Arkhabil, the change factors and their forms.
 Design/Methodology/Approach-This research is a library research and this research is a qualitative research. The analytical method used is the theory of Milles and Huberman.
 Findings-The results of this researc indicate that in the arkhabil Arabic-Indonesian absorption word book, 83 (eightty three) Arabic vocabulary in Indonesian were found, namely those underwent changes. From 83 (eightty three) vocabulary words, the meaning changes were classified based on the theory, including 37 (thirty seven) vocabulary change in meaning widening, 29 (twenty nine) vocabulary change in meaning narrowed, and 17 (seventeen) vocabulary change in meaning totally.
Reseach Limitatio/ Implication-The limitation of the problem in this study focuses on changes in the meaning of Arabic words in Indonesian which are found in Arkhabil's book, Arabic-Indonesian absorption words
Al-Tadhâd Al-Ma’nawi fî Surati Al-Mâidati
Authors: Ahmed Nazifi Sheik , Mukit Mukit , Haruna Haruna Abubakar
Published: February 2024

Purpose- This research aims to explore the study of contradictions (tadlād) in meaning found in Surah Al-Maidah. Tadlād is a study in the realm of semantic beauty known as thibāq in the science of Badi'. This study presents an interesting discussion regarding the aesthetic appeal of a sentence when viewed in terms of the selection of its words.
 Design/ Methodology/ Approach- The research method employed is qualitative, specifically library research and content analysis of Surah Al-Maidah using the tadlād maknawy theory in thibaq studiy.
Findings- The research findings indicate that there are 22 instances of thibāq in Surah Al-Maidah, with a breakdown of 15 instances of thibāq ijab, 6 instances of thibāq salab, and 1 instance classified as thibāq khafi or iham al-tadlād. The study also highlights the important distinction between al-tadlād and al-muqābalah, which is often misunderstood.
 Research Limitation/ Implication- The impact of this research is to strengthen the faith of Muslims in experiencing the beauty of the Qur'an, particularly in Surah Al-Maidah. Additionally, there are several important findings, such as the distinction between muqābalah and tadlād, which are often mistakenly understood as the same thing. This research contributes significantly to the study of thibāq and provides valuable insights for further exploration.
Pengaruh Kinerja Kepala Madrasah dan Kinerja Guru terhadap Mutu Pembelajaran pada Mts Swasta se-Kabupaten Bengkulu Selatan
Authors: Hartono Budi , Gustini Gustini , Pratama M. Arifky , Naidi Pirman , Permatasari Iin , Yusri Yusri
Published: February 2024

Mutu pembelajaran merupakan cerminan prestasi sekolah dalam mempersiapkan sumber daya manusia dalam menghadapi persaingan global dunia pendidikan. Untuk itu diperlukan suatu kondisi yang mampu membawa perubahan dan pemberian motivasi kepada seluruh personil yang ada di madrasah untuk melakukan upaya ekstra dalam mencapai efektivitas kerja sesuai dengan tujuan pendidikan. Masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana gambaran empirik tentang pengaruh kinerja kepala madrasah dan kinerja guru terhadap mutu pembelajaran pada MTs Swasta sekabupaten Bengkulu Selatan. Tujuannya untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh kinerja kepala madrasah dan kinerja guru terhadap mutu pembelajaran pada MTs Swasta sekabupaten Bengkulu Selatan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode survey penjelasan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Sampel diambil secara random 50 guru dari populasi sejumlah 130 guru. Lokasi penelitian ini dilakukan di MTs Swasta Bengkulu Selatan. Objek penelitiannya adalah guru. Hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa (1) Pengaruh kinerja kepala madrasah terhadap mutu pembelajaran termasuk kategori sangat baik (2) Pengauh kinerja guru terhadap mutu pembelajaran termasuk sangat baik (3) Pengaruh kinerja kepala madrasah dan kinerja guru terhadap mutu pembelajaran adalah sangat baik sebesar 47,6% dan sisanya 52,4% ditentukan oleh faktor lain. Rekomendasi: Untuk kepala madrasah pada MTs Swasta sekabupaten Bengkulu Selatan; (a) perlu peningkatan/pengembangan kegiatan yang dapat memotivasi pada peningkatan kinerja guru baik yang langsung terkait dengan pembelajaran maupun dengan yang lain yang dapat menunjang pada peningkatan mutu pembelajaran sebagai bagian dari pengembangan profesional guru; (b) perlu menciptakan lingkungan sekolah yang terbuka terhadap berbagai perubahan yang terjadi di masyarakat.
Manajemen Pembinaan Pendidikan Keagamaan Non Formal (Prosedur Pengajuan Izin Operasional TPQ) di Kabupaten Sidoarjo
Authors: Ali Mustofa  , Maghfiro Afifatul , Amaliya Ilma , Na'imata Shobihatul Munawaroh
Published: February 2024

Pendidikan nonformal merupakan jalur pendidikan di luar pendidikan formal yang dapat ditempuh secara terstruktur dan bertahap. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memahami bagaimana Kementerian Agama Sidoarjo memajukan pendidikan agama nonformal serta memberikan gambaran dan tata cara pengurusan izin penyelenggaraan suatu jenis peraturan lembaga pendidikan Islam khususnya TPQ di Kantor Kementerian Agama Sidoarjo. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Penulis mendatangi kantor Kementerian Agama wilayah Sidoarjo atau PD Pontren untuk mewawancarai langsung narasumber. Penelitian data deskriptif dalam bentuk observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi digunakan sebagai metode pengumpulan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tata cara pengajuan izin pengelolaan TPQ ke kantor Kementerian Agama Sidoarjo dilakukan secara online, khusus menggunakan aplikasi SIPDAR (Sistem Informasi Pelayanan Tanda Daftar TPQ). Pelamar mendaftar secara online dengan mendaftar, melengkapi profil organisasinya dan kemudian mengunggah dokumen yang ditentukan. Badan Pengelola Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten melakukan proses verifikasi fisik dengan melakukan penelusuran di lokasi pemohon. Berdasarkan verifikasi tersebut Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten menerbitkan nomor statistik dan SK penetapan (baik pengajuan baru maupun perpanjangan.
THE PROPHET AND POETRY: Theoretical Problems of Islamic Prophetic Texts
Authors: Warits Moh. Shalahuddin A. , Sangidu Sangidu , Rokhman Muh. Arif
Published: February 2024

In a semiotic framework, hadith literature can be read as a prophetic text. With this perspective, hadith literature is no longer functional solely in the structure of Islamic legal sources, but more broadly as a language and discourse for the prophetic teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, which in its nature is intended “for all creatures” (li-l-‘ālamīn). This research then tries to reveal how Islamic prophetic language unit is formed in a whole prophetic text discourse. To take Halliday’s approach, a language unit can create its own language environment. Thus, hadith literature, as a medium for the functioning of a particular language unit, can create its own language environment, which is the prophetic language environment. A prophetic language, of course, will only be meaningful in its own ecosocial environment and can also become what is called “antilanguage” for different contexts. Yet, in fact, some hadith literatures show the presence of poetic texts in them. These poetic texts take the form of classical Arabic poetry from the pre-Islamic tradition which, if we refer to Quran 36:69, would be considered incompatible with prophethood. By unraveling the intertwining of these texts, this study seeks to show how the situation of intertextuality can pave the way for a new reading of Islamic prophetic texts. Poetic texts, in this case, may constitute a functional element that makes an important contribution in establishing Islamic prophetic discourse.
CULTIVATING ONLINE FUN FATWA IN CONTEMPORARY INDONESIA: Millennial, Piety, and New Religious Authority
Authors: Fitriansyah Nuzul
Published: February 2024

The digital culture has made the internet a significant source of knowledge for millennials. The fast access to information has made them associated with instant culture and bandwagon effect: they behave and adapt to popular trends and demand instant pleasurable activities. In this case, the phenomenon influences how they seek religious advice (fatwa). Pleasure and piety become parts of millennials’ religiosity: they want to look pious yet casual and trendy. This article closely examines a millennial hadrami-descent preacher, Habib Ja‘far. It investigates how he builds his religious authority among millennials and the youth by cultivating his online and fun fatwas. Habib Ja‘far’s YouTube channel is the main data source in this case. Employing qualitative research with netnography method and Slama’s theory on “mediated intimacy”, This study found that a mufti (a man who gives religious advice) must adapt to the changes in how people seek religious advice (fatwa) to gain authority. The more skilled he is at adapting, the more authoritative he will be. In Habib Ja‘far case, his adaptability to youth culture and social media has made him a new religious authority. His da’wa model using social media by collaborating with various speakers from different perspectives can engage a wider audience and make da’wa more entertaining, accepted, and informative toward the fun and easy side of religion without hurting its sacredness.
Resisting the Surge of Salafism among Malay and Javanese Muslims: The Dynamics of the Tarekat Naqshbandiya and Qadiriya wa Naqshbandiya in Promoting Peaceful Islam in Riau Sumatera
Authors: Rubaidi Rubaidi , Hilmy Masdar , Mas’ud Ali , Basyir Kunawi
Published: February 2024

This article examines the role of two Sufi orders, the Naqshbandiya order and the Qadiriyya wa al-Naqshbandiya order, in the social and cultural transformation of Malay and Javanese Muslims in contemporary Sumatra, specifically in the Malay Riau region. Socio-political approach is employed in order to analyze the internal and external dynamics of the actors involved in the object of study. The argument presented in this article states that, the Naqshbandi order or ‘Malay Riau Muslim tarekat’ has played a vital role in the social and cultural transformation of Malay Muslims by promoting a peaceful and moderate interpretation of Islam. However, the more legalistic and rigid interpretation of Islam from Saudi Arabia has promoted the Naqshbandi order to adopt a more Shari‘a-oriented approach which has gradually eroded the spiritual essence of the order’s culture and given way to more radical Islamic beliefs in the Malay Riau region. In response, the Qadiriya wa al-Naqshbandiya order continues to represent the authentic Javanese Muslim traditions and beliefs, propagating the original heritage of Malay Islamic tradition and culture. This article found out that the ethnicity embedded in the followers of tarekat may influence the orientation of a particular sufi order.
Mapping the Trajectory of Tariqa Alawiyya in the 13th-17th Century: The Tension between Expansion and Preservation
Authors: Alkadzim Musa
Published: February 2024

This study delves into the intellectual history of Ṭarīqa ‘Alawiyya, tracing its development from early Alid piety to an Akbarian gnostic tradition, ultimately converging into a revivalist paradigm during the late 16th century. The transformative journey involves a reinterpretation and reformulation of the foundational Akbarian doctrines, strategically tailored to enhance accessibility for both the Ba ‘Alawi community and the broader Muslim society. The focal point of this study is the textual formation of prominent Ba ‘Alawi scholars of the third ṭabaqa, who played a pivotal role in reshaping the Tariqa’s trajectory. While their efforts demonstrably amplified the Tariqa’s influence and reach, they also ignited concerns among some Ba ‘Alawi scholars about the potential dilution of the movement’s unique genealogical configuration. This tension between expansion and preservation gave rise to a parallel restorative movement within the Tariqa, operating concurrently with the reformative movement. This research employs a desk research methodology, drawing upon both textual and contextual data, to examine the intellectual articulations and internal dynamics within the Ṭarīqa ‘Alawiyya. Through the writings of its saintly and scholarly figures, the study investigates how discourse functioned as a tool for negotiating power and reveals the dialogical nature of various canonical texts.
Pathophysiological features of chronic IgE-mediated rhinosinusitis of bacterial etiology
Authors: Smirnova O. V. , Markina A. N. , Parilova O. V.
Published: February 2024

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a disease caused by inflammation of the paranasal sinuses and its mucous membrane lasting for more than 4 weeks continuously. The aim of our study was to examine the main pathophysiological features of chronic IgE-mediated rhinosinusitis of bacterial etiology according to publications in the Russian Federation and in the world. A search was made through English- and Russian-language literature sources using the following databases: PubMed, MedLine, Web of Science, Russian Science Citation Index, Springer, Scopus, Scientific Research, Google Scholar, Crossref, eLibrary. The epidemiological features of CRS in the Russian Federation, bacterial pathogens and pathophysiological characteristics of CRS were analyzed. A 2-fold increase in the prevalence of CRS was registered over the past 20 years. Prevalence of the disease increases at longer age ranges. Chronic rhinosinusitis ranks first among all chronic diseases in the field of otorhinolaryngology. Allergic rhinitis, asthma, bronchiectasia, immunodeficiencies, cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia and autoimmune diseases are associated with CRS. The most common bacterial pathogens are S. aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Propionibacterium acnes, Prevotella, Streptococcus and Veillonella, and some Gram-negative bacteria, e.g., Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), Proteus mirabilis and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is involved in pathogenesis of nasal polyps. The colonizing bacteria may contribute to pathogenesis of CRS through the formation of biofilms. Alterations in the sino-nasal microbiome may also contribute to the development of CRS. An association of the CRS and CFTR gene mutations plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of chronic rhinosinusitis. An “immune barrier hypothesis” has been proposed as potential mechanism of CRS. Reduced expression of SPINK5, impaired STAT3 signaling, and T2R38 bitter taste receptor polymorphism have been identified in the pathogenesis of CRS. The T2R38 gene stimulates epithelial cells to produce nitrous oxide with a bactericidal effect, promotes mucociliary elimination of pathogens and prevention of upper respiratory tract infections, the polymorphism of this gene predisposes patients to gram-negative infectious diseases, and therefore is a risk factor for the development of CRS. In addition, antibody deficiency is the most common primary immunodeficiency associated with CRS.

Hence, the pathogenesis of chronic IgE-mediated rhinosinusitis of bacterial etiology is associated with defects in innate immunity and mucociliary clearance, influence of the sinonasal microbiome, allergies, and genetic factors. A comprehensive assessment of these factors is necessary for the development of new preventive and therapeutic options for the correction of CRS.
Od wiejskich festynów do organoleptycznej koncepcji kultury
Authors:   Instytut Rozwoju Wsi i Rolnictwa PAN, Bukraba-Rylska Izabella
Published: February 2024

Contemporary cultural phenomenon and the type of their receipt uncover that applied up to now ideas are faulty. More and more we have to do witch texts that their receivers do not pay attention to signs and values but to sensual qualities. “Return to things” and “neomaterialism” are popular slogans in contemporary humanities but without conviction that it means necessity of resignation prevailing foundations (for ex. understanding or interpretation) and forces us to acceptation rather naturalistic ideas. Describe of enterprises which are popular on rural and in small towns in Poland shows us that this change is important and unavoidable.
Rola płci kulturowej w badaniach muzykologicznych – zarys pola badawczego muzykologii feministycznej
Authors:   Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu, Kizińska Karolina
Published: February 2024

This article’s aim is to follow new directions in musicology research, that aspire to be interdisciplinary in character and to focus on cultural, analitical and critical approach to music. Almost entirely unknown to Polish readers, this research, defined as “new” musicology, refers to ethnomusicology and sociology of music’s outputs, and tries to apply some of the methods used in those disciplines to analyze classical Western music. Feminist musicology, on which I focus the most, is a still evolving, very popular in the US and at the same time very wide field of study. It’s analyses, although they are sometimes ideological, are one of the most interesting examples of widening the frames of traditional musicology, that are worth knowing. Not assuming to exhaust the topic, I find it crucial to outline the fields of research for this discipline.
Expanding Global Surgery Education in Brazil: Perspectives after the 35th Brazilian Surgical Congress
Authors: ALVARES LUIZA TELLES DE ANDRADE , RANGEL AYLA GERK , CAMPOS LETÍCIA NUNES , VIANA SOFIA WAGEMAKER , KIM ANA WOO SOOK , SAMPAIO NATÁLIA ZANETI , FERREIRA ROSEANNE , SILVA JOAQUIM BUSTORFF , MOONEY DAVID P , CAMARGO CRISTINA PIRES
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT The 35th Brazilian Congress of Surgery marked a turning point for surgical education in the country. For the first time, the Brazilian College of Surgeons included Global Surgery on the main congressional agenda, providing a unique opportunity to rethink how surgical skills are taught from a public health perspective. This discussion prompts us to consider why and how Global Surgery education should be expanded in Brazil. Although Brazilian researchers and institutions have contributed to the fields expansion since 2015, Global Surgery education initiatives are still incipient in our country. Relying on successful strategies can be a starting point to promote the area among national surgical practitioners. In this editorial, we discuss potential strategies to expand Global Surgery education opportunities and propose a series of recommendations at the national level.
Differences and integration of political thought between ancient Chinese Confucianism and legalism
Authors: Liu Dongwang
Published: February 2024

Abstract: Confucianism and Legalism are not only the two most influential ideological schools in pre-Qin China but also the main schools of thought in ancient Chinese intellectual history. This is due to their respective social nature and contrasting political values. In Pre-Qin Confucianism, rooted in the belief in the innate goodness of human nature, there is a strong emphasis on the significance of historical traditions. It promotes values such as benevolence, righteousness, propriety and wisdom, and seeks to redefine “Rite” by incorporating new values. It places great importance on the rule of virtue and aspires to achieve a state of Universal Harmony. Pre-Qin Legalism, driven by the inherent human inclination towards self-interest and personal gain, formulates a governance philosophy grounded in utilitarianism. It prioritizes the present and advocates for profound transformations through the implementation of strict “law” to attain national prosperity and military strength. As a result, ancient China formed different traditions of the rule of virtue and law, laying the foundation for the complementary nature of Confucianism and Legalism. This article analyzes the factors of differentiation and the process of integration in Confucian and legalist political philosophy, aiming to provide insights into the construction of contemporary political philosophical systems.
Multiple reflections on the monarch-subject relationship of Confucianism during the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Authors: Zong Jinbei
Published: February 2024

Abstract: The Ming and Qing dynasties marked a period of great change in Chinese political and cultural thought. During this period, the monarch-subject relationship was a central theme in the study of Confucianism and a central component of traditional Chinese culture, which has long been the focus of interest among scholars in various fields. This paper examines the development of ancient Chinese monarch-subject relations from the perspective of historical factors and the development of Confucianism. In addition, the relationship of the monarch-subject relationship in Ming and Qing Confucianism is analyzed and discussed based on the influential thinkers’ theories, such as Gu Yanwu, Huang Zongxi and Wang Fuzhi. This analysis offers valuable insights into the comprehensive innovation of Confucianism in the new historical context.
Philosophical spirit in traditional Chinese drama
Authors: Liu Rong
Published: February 2024

Abstract: Chinese drama has its origins in primitive forms of singing and dancing, and has since evolved into a comprehensive art form with a rich history. It is considered one of the three ancient drama cultures, alongside ancient Greek drama and Indian Sanskrit drama. Different nations have different cultures with unique national characteristics, while personalized philosophical concepts play a leading role in the formation of culture. Science, literature, art, education, etc., that belong to the cultural category, are all guided and influenced by philosophical thoughts, and drama art is the same. This article discusses and analyzes the philosophical thoughts behind traditional Chinese drama culture.
Philosophical speculation in traditional Chinese music
Authors: Fan Yifan
Published: February 2024

Abstract: Chinese civilization has always been known as the civilization of rituals and music, with music playing a significant role throughout the dynasties. The development of Chinese traditional music cannot be separated from the injection of various philosophical ideas and social consciousness. Whether it is the ritual music system of the Zhou Dynasty, the Hundred Schools of Thought during the Warring States period, the metaphysical discussions of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, or the Buddhist philosophy of the Han and Tang Dynasties, each era has played an important catalytic role in the formation of the aesthetic theory of Chinese traditional music. This article summarizes the historical developmental process of Chinese traditional music culture. It also analyzes the construction process of the aesthetic philosophy of Chinese traditional music from the perspectives of the three major philosophical schools: Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. These three schools have had the most profound impact on Chinese traditional music.
Analysis of Trends in Extreme Precipitation in the State of Minas Gerais
Authors: Tavares Matheus Gomes
Published: February 2024

Abstract The study of the behavior of intense precipitation is extremely important in the management of disasters triggered by these events that culminate in environmental, social and economic damage throughout Brazil. The main objective of this work was to identify the trends and behavior of intense precipitation events in the State of Minas Gerais. Daily precipitation data from 309 rainfall stations managed by the National Water and Basic Sanitation Agency (ANA) were analyzed, corresponding to the period between 1978 and 2017. The quantile technique was used as a confidence interval (95%) in the trend analysis. The Mann-Kendall Test and the Sen Estimator estimated the trends and their magnitudes, respectively. Of the 309 stations analyzed, 20 stations showed a statistically significant trend (at the 95% level) in the intensity of events, with 8 stations showing an increasing trend and 12 stations showing a decreasing trend, in the States of Minas Gerais. Summer recorded the highest rate of intense rainfall (≥ 50%) throughout the State. An increase in extreme rain events was observed in some points in the north of Minas (increase of 0.20 mm/day/year) and a reduction in the Triângulo Mineiro region and central strip of Minas Gerais (reduction of 0.1 mm /day/year).
First occurrence in mangroves of South America of the exotic species Sonneratia apetala Buch.-Ham. from the Indo-Malayan region
Authors: Eysink Geraldo Guilherme José , Hatamura Edmar , Schaffer-Novelli Yara
Published: February 2024

Abstract This is the 1st record of the Sonneratia apetala Buch.-Ham., in the mangroves of South America – Cubatão-Baixada Santista, State of São Paulo, Brazil. The record was made in an area located 2 km apart from the port of Santos. Its arrival was probably made through the ballast water. S. apetala as well an exotic it is also an aggressive mangrove species. All 85 individuals identified were georeferenced. In May 2023 they were flowering and in August they already had ripe fruits/propagules. The presence of exotic species in mangroves is worrying, they can cause profound ecological and economic impacts and negatively influence the restoration of native ecosystems. The presence of S. apetala in the mangroves of Cubatão region could bring about a radical change in the biological structure of the mangrove ecosystem, in addition to being a new point of dispersal to others areas.
Short term outcomes of carotid surgery: the real-world experience of a single teaching center
Authors: Oliveira Tércio Ferreira , Centellas Carlos Diego Ribeiro , Dalio Marcelo Bellini , Joviliano Edwaldo Edner
Published: February 2024

Abstract Background Surgical treatment of symptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis is well established for preventing neurological events and should adhere to optimal quality standards. However, there is growing concern as to whether results of controlled trials are replicable in real-world settings. Objectives To assess a symptomatic carotid stenosis population that underwent surgery and its short-term outcomes in a real-world context at a professional training center. Methods Observational study using data collected from medical records from January 2012 to January 2023. Patients undergoing operations for other carotid diseases and with concomitant heart surgery were excluded. Results A total of 70 patients undergoing angioplasty or carotid endarterectomy were included. Population subsets undergoing angioplasty or endarterectomy were similar. Differences in anesthetic modality and a longer operative time in the carotid endarterectomy subgroup were statistically significant. There were 4 cases of stroke, only 3 of which (2 minor and 1 major) were related to the index lesion. Thus, the rate of major operation-related stroke was 1.43% and the rate of any lesion-related stroke was 4.29%. There was 1 case of AMI in the angioplasty group and there were no deaths in the sample. The overall rate of major adverse cardiovascular events was 5.71%. There were no statistical differences between the endarterectomy and angioplasty groups regarding the main outcomes. Conclusions The rates of outcomes of ischemic stroke, acute myocardial infarction, death, and major adverse cardiovascular events at this center are in line with the rates reported by randomized controlled trials, demonstrating the feasibility of carotid surgery in centers with teaching programs.
As fotografias antropológicas do príncipe Roland Bonaparte na era das Exposições humanas: raça, ciência e colonialismo do olhar
Authors: Barbosa Cibele
Published: February 2024

RESUMO O presente artigo aborda um conjunto de fotografias antropológicas pertencente aos acervos do príncipe Roland Bonaparte (1858-1924), situados na Biblioteca Nacional da França e no Museu do Quai Branly. O sobrinho-neto do imperador Napoleão Bonaparte foi um dos mecenas mais atuantes nas sociedades científicas francesas do século XIX e início do XX. As centenas de fotografias por ele produzidas e colecionadas em álbuns serviram de substrato empírico para pesquisas de antropólogos e naturalistas da época que se empenharam em naturalizar e hierarquizar as diferenças raciais. Em linhas gerais, o escopo do artigo consiste em, primeiramente, indagar o papel desempenhado pela fotografia nas pesquisas antropológicas e na sustentação do arcabouço epistêmico do chamado racismo científico. Da mesma forma, o texto articula essa documentação à cultura visual do colonialismo europeu pautada na exibição de corpos racializados para fins de entretenimento e ciência.
Energy consumption optimization in a printing company
Authors: Menezes Lucas Farias de , Balbo Antonio Roberto , Cherri Adriana Cristina , Poltroniere Sônia Cristina , Ghidini Carla Taviane Lucke da Silva , Soler Edilaine Martins
Published: February 2024

Abstract In this study, an integer linear programming model is proposed to support the Production Planning, Scheduling and Control sector of a printing company. The model considers two objective functions to deal with the problem, the first is to minimize the costs with electric energy consumption and the second is to minimize the machine operating time. Both objectives are related to the assignment to different sets of printing and finishing machines for the manufacture of the ordered items. Operating constraints at the factory are considered, such as the setup time limits, how the machine is operated, the types of printed item, the production capacity and the demand. In addition, a heuristic was developed to support the production schedule, allowing adjustments in the different production shifts but respecting the assignments obtained using the mathematical model. Computational tests were performed with a set of data provided by a printing company located in the state of São Paulo.
Limites na mídia: a representação da Tríplice Fronteira nos jornais Folha de S. Paulo e O Globo (2011-2019)
Authors: Castro Isabelle Christine Somma de , Cardone Ignacio Javier
Published: February 2024

A Tríplice Fronteira entre Brasil, Argentina e Paraguai é muitas vezes associada a uma terra sem lei, o que desconsidera suas características de polo energético, comercial e turístico. O foco deste artigo é observar quais são as representações sobre a região nos jornais Folha de S.Paulo e O Globo e se elas tendem a reforçar essa imagem. Para tanto, são usados os pressupostos teóricos de framing e agenda-setting. Também optou-se por uma análise qualitativa, complementada pelo software NVivo, que detectou o léxico que mais frequentemente é associado à região. Os resultados demonstram uma prevalência de assuntos ligados a ilegalidades, com ênfase em terrorismo. Do total de textos sobre a Tríplice Fronteira publicados entre 2011 e 2019, 55,5% deles, em O Globo, e 47%, na Folha de S.Paulo, referem-se a ilegalidades. O radical terror- esteve presente, respectivamente, em 39% e 40% dos textos. Este artigo sugere que a cobertura jornalística feita pelos dois veículos de comunicação não segue acontecimentos pontuais e carece de vozes dissonantes das forças de segurança. Isso tende a reforçar a imagem de região insegura e, que, por isso, demandaria soluções de vigilância e controle.
Interactive monitoring dashboards for the COVID-19 pandemic in the world anticipating waves of the disease in Brazil with the use of open data
Authors: Schrarstzhaupt Isaac Negretto , Bragatte Marcelo Alves de Souza , Kawano-Dourado Letícia , Oliveira Leonardo Rovatti de , Vieira Gustavo Fioravanti , Diaz-Quijano Fredi Alexander , Fontes-Dutra Mellanie
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: Describe the development, implementation, and utilization of dashboards for epidemiological analysis through open data research during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The dashboards were designed to analyze COVID-19 related public data from various sources, including official government data and social media, at world level. Data processing and cleaning techniques were used to join datasets. We calculated Spearman correlation coefficient between the COVID-like symptoms data of the University of Maryland and Facebook Health research, called COVID Trends and Impacts Survey (CTIS) and the official data of notified COVID-19 cases by the Brazilian Health Ministry. Results: The dashboards were successful in predicting the onset of new waves of COVID-19 in Brazil. The data analysis revealed a correlation between the CTIS and the official number of cases the country. This article shows the potential of interactive dashboards as a decision-making tool in the context of public health emergencies, as it was used by the official communication of the Rio Grande do Sul state government. Conclusion: The use of dashboards for predicting the spread of COVID-19 in Brazil was a useful tool for decision-making. To anticipate waves of the disease gives time so that these decisions can be potentially more assertive. This drafts the need of more interdisciplinary actions of this nature, with visualization tools on epidemiologic research.
Beyond International Society: The World Society idea from English School to Critical Theory
Authors: Jung João Henrique Salles , Oliveira Nythamar de
Published: February 2024

Abstract This article aims to scrutinise the international society concept in order to point out its insufficiencies within contemporary world politics. We conclude that the concept of world society is a better choice concerning discussions about normative challenges on International Relations Theory. Here, nonetheless, a renewed world society idea comes into view. Considering its origins in the English School, we remember that international and world society concepts are two out of three possibilities for world order, as pointed by Wight (1991). In this sense, we argue that both of them, within the English School, lack elements when it comes to contemporary International Relations debates. We run, then, through Critical Theory contributions, mainly from Jürgen Habermas, to develop a world society concept that fits into a transnationalised reality. Although we don’t always agree with Habermas, we critically defend his intellectual proposal and his attempts to advance the discussion about cosmopolitanism, that here deals with the world society idea.
Distribution of invasive bivalves in Paraguay: filling the gaps in the heart of South America
Authors: Miyahira Igor Christo , Carballo Rebeca , Vera-Alcaraz Héctor Samuel , Clavijo Cristhian
Published: February 2024

Abstract La Plata Basin is the second largest hydrographic system in South America but the most impacted by invasive species of molluscs in the continent. Paraguay is a land-surrounded South American country with scarce information about malacological fauna. To fill some of these gaps, a large field expedition was conducted to analyze the distribution of invasive freshwater bivalves in Paraguay. The field survey encompassed 41 sampling stations in seven Departments of Paraguay. The mussels were searched using bare hands and feet. All stations were georeferenced and some environmental parameters were measured. Results indicated the presence of three invasive species of freshwater bivalves in Paraguay: Corbicula fluminea, C. largillierti, and Limnoperna fortunei. The Asiatic clam Corbicula fluminea was the most widespread invasive species, covering main rivers and small tributaries in the four freshwater ecoregions of Paraguay. The two remaining invasive species were more restricted. Corbicula largillierti were found at the lower section of the Paraná River, and Limnoperna fortunei inhabits the main river canals of the Paraguay River and the lower section of the Paraná River. The invasive species were found in three protected areas of Paraguay and can represent a threat to the mostly unknown fauna of native mussels. The invasive bivalves are widespread in Paraguay. Mitigation measurements must be taken to avoid the spread of these species and more drawbacks over native fauna.
Flood did not cause the taxonomic and functional homogenization of Chironomidae (Diptera) community in a Neotropical floodplain
Authors: Silva João Pabllo Silva da , Petsch Danielle Katharine
Published: February 2024

Abstract: Aim We investigated the hypothesis that flood decreases the taxonomic and functional beta diversity of Chironomidae (Diptera) larvae among floodplain lakes, causing biotic homogenization. Methods We collected benthic samples using a modified Petersen grab in 18 lakes in a flood period (March 2011) and a drought period (September 2011) in the Upper Paraná River floodplain. We compared the taxonomic and functional beta diversity of Chironomidae among lakes in flood and drought periods using a multivariate dispersion analysis (PERMDISP). Results We found similar taxonomic and functional beta diversity of the Chironomidae between hydrological periods. Conclusions We did not find evidence of biotic homogenization due to flood pulse. Our findings suggest other mechanisms besides increasing connectivity and environmental similarity due to flood pulse that may structure the benthic community, such as variation in the identity of flood-tolerant morphospecies across lakes.
Legacy, gifts and desires: Sir William MacGregor’s Personal collection
Authors: Torrence Robin , Philp Jude
Published: February 2024

As part of his government responsibilities as Administrator and Lieutenant Governor in British New Guinea (1888–1898), Sir William MacGregor amassed a substantial group of ethnographic objects currently known as the ‘Official’ collection and housed mainly at the Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery and the Queensland Museum. Alongside this activity, MacGregor also set aside some material for his own private use, referred to here as the ‘Personal’ collection. The majority of the Personal collection was later donated to the University of Aberdeen to encourage fellow Scots to broaden their knowledge of the wider world. A smaller component that had been gifted to friends and colleagues is now housed at the Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and several other museums. Many of the objects MacGregor reserved for himself probably had special significance as memories of people who became his friends and of occasions when he achieved success in his goal to bring what he considered as ‘civilisation’ to the peoples in the colony. Other highly decorated items that would have been attractive to nineteenth-century collectors were gifted by MacGregor to friends or high-status individuals to cement personal relationships or gain prestige. A comparison of the items reserved for MacGregor’s private use with the British New Guinea Official collection highlights key differences between nineteenth-century ethnographic collections intended as comprehensive ‘scientific’ data versus those, like MacGregor’s Personal collection, whose contents were designed chiefly for the education and enjoyment of its owners.