Community Spirit Research Articles

Charisma and Memory in a Spiritual Community: The Case of Damanhur in Italy

This paper explores the dynamic relationship between the spiritual community of Damanhur and its founder, Oberto Airaudi. Scholars consider Airaudi to be an example of Weberian charismatic leadership that was sui generis; the community, however, experienced an early routinisation, which granted it longevity and stability. Doctrinal and social evolution instead suggests a change in this charismatic relationship over the years, which occurred in four phases. His charisma passed from the ability to perform occult practices (occultist), to ideate a syncretic cosmology centred on Damanhur (religious), eventually allowing him to become an “inspirer from the outside” (inspirational). The last phase explains the survival and partial routinisation of the charisma after his death (post mortem). The study primarily relies on the analysis of Damanhurian writings, with a particular focus on the initial ten years. It also incorporates qualitative data from fieldwork and ethnographic material available in the scientific literature. The analysis suggests that Damanhur did not start as a charismatic community but as a social experiment. The development of Airaudi’s charisma, via a syncretic mythology based on a religious concept of memory, absorbed Damanhur’s social dimension, shaping it according to a collective spiritual endeavour aimed at reconnecting human beings with their divine inner nature.

The Role of Indonesia in Strengthening the Concept of “We Feeling” and ASEAN Identity in the 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship

This research explores Indonesia's role as the Chair of ASEAN in 2023 in promoting the concept of "We Feeling" and revitalizing the collective identity of ASEAN. Through a comprehensive analysis of Indonesia's diplomatic efforts, the policy framework it has implemented, and its active engagement at the regional level during its tenure as ASEAN Chair, this study reveals Indonesia's key role in strengthening the sense of unity, common goals, and solidarity among ASEAN member states. The research also investigates the strategies employed by Indonesia to facilitate open dialogue, enhance intra-regional cooperation, and address common challenges with the ultimate goal of reinforcing the spirit of the united ASEAN community, known as the ASEAN Community. Furthermore, this abstract explains the significance of the concept of ASEAN Centrality and Indonesia's crucial role in upholding it during its ASEAN Chairmanship. This study provides a profound understanding of Indonesia's role in guiding ASEAN toward a more cohesive, united, and relevant future. The concept of "We Feeling" serves as the foundation for these efforts, fostering closer relationships among member states and reflecting upon ASEAN's collective identity in the context of increasingly close regional cooperation.

PELATIHAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN BAGI MASYARAKAT DI PONDOK PESANTREN DI KOTA BATAM

This entrepreneurship training activity is beneficial for the community at the Islamic Boarding School in Batam City. In general, it is going well, this is shown by: The growing spirit, motivation and creativity of the Islamic Boarding School community to explore potential business ideas and a new business business plan can be prepared which will be developed by Islamic boarding school community. Entrepreneurship training events for the community at Islamic boarding schools in Batam City need to be held again involving more participants with more mature timing taking into account the suitability of the activities of the Islamic boarding school community. This is considering the importance of the entrepreneurial spirit that needs to be fostered in society at this time, to reduce the quite large gap between the number of workforce and the number of employment opportunities

Collaborative research in myositis-related disorders: MIHRA, a global shared community model.

Myositis International Health and Research Collaborative Alliance (MIHRA) is a newly formed purpose-built non-profit charitable research organization dedicated to accelerating international clinical trial readiness, global professional and lay education, career development and rare disease advocacy in IIM-related disorders. In its long form, the name expresses the community's scope of engagement and intent. In its abbreviation, MIHRA, conveys linguistic roots across many languages, that reflects the IIM community's spirit with meanings such as kindness, community, goodness, and peace. MIHRA unites the global multi-disciplinary community of adult and pediatric healthcare professionals, researchers, patient advisors and networks focused on conducting research in and providing care for pediatric and adult IIM-related disorders to ultimately find a cure. MIHRA serves as a resourced platform for collaborative efforts in investigator-initiated projects, consensus guidelines for IIM assessment and treatment, and IIM-specific career development through connecting research networks.MIHRA's infrastructure, mission, programming and operations are designed to address challenges unique to rare disease communities and aspires to contribute toward transformative models of rare disease research such as global expansion and inclusivity, utilization of community resources, streamlining ethics and data-sharing policies to facilitate collaborative research. Herein, summarises MIHRA operational cores, missions, vision, programming and provision of community resources to sustain, accelerate and grow global collaborative research in myositis-related disorders.

대학 핵심역량기반 학습역량 측정도구 개발 및 효과 탐색

Objectives This study aims to develop a scale to measure a set of learning competence elements based on the core college competencies by extracting them and investigating their effects by applying an extracurricular pro-gram to reinforce the competence of low performers in learning.
 Methods For these purposes, the investigator tested the scale for its content validity with two Delphi surveys based on previous studies, selecting 176 items after the first survey and six components and 51 preliminary items after the second one. The main study carried out a confirmatory factor analysis to test the items by the component in fitness, reliability, and validity with students who participated in the extracurricular program and tested the model for fitness based on discriminant and convergent validity with AMOS 21.0.
 Results Based on the results, the study developed a scale to measure learning competence with six components and 35 items. To investigate its effects, the extracurricular program to reinforce learning competence was applied to ten low performers in learning in two semesters with changes to their learning competence measurements analyzed. The analysis results show that there were significant outcomes for learning motives, self-directed, cre-ative convergence, learning strategies, and community spirit under the six components and no significant out-comes for learning affection.
 Conclusions Based on these findings, the study offers some objective ground data helpful for each college and university to develop a custom scale to measure learning competence based on the core competencies, measure the degree of competence cultivation based on the characteristics of learners, and assess outcomes with custom extracurricular program supports, thus holding its research implications. Furthermore, we aim to lay the founda-tion for practicing and strengthening core competency education.

Norwegian “dugnad” as a rhetorical device in public health communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative study from immigrant’s perspectives

BackgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the Norwegian government appealed to the term “national dugnad” in the communication of containment measures as a call for collective action to fight the spread of infection. “Dugnad” is traditionally associated with solidarity, social responsibility, and a communal spirit in the form of volunteer work carried out by a local community. Although the word “dugnad” is difficult to translate to other languages, it was used as a rhetorical device by the government to communicate health-related information during the pandemic. This study aims to explore how immigrants understood and related to the term “dugnad” as used in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Norway.MethodsWe conducted 55 semi-structured interviews in 2020 with immigrants from Poland (10), Syria (15), Somalia (10), Sri Lanka (10), and Chile (10). Interviews were conducted in participants’ mother-tongues. We used systematic text condensation following Malterud’s four steps to analyze the data.ResultsThe results are organized into three themes corresponding to: (1) meaning making of the term “dugnad”; (2) attitudes towards the term “dugnad”; and (3) reactions to the use of “dugnad” in a public health context. Overall, participants were familiar with the term “dugnad” and positively associated it with volunteering, unity, and a sense of community. However, we found a variety of reactions towards using this term in a public health context, ranging from agreement to disagreement and irritation.ConclusionHealth communication during pandemics is crucial for maximizing compliance and gaining control of disease spread. In multicultural societies, governments and authorities should be aware of the linguistic and cultural barriers to public health communication if they are to effectively reach the entire population. The use of culturally specific concepts in this context, specially as rhetorical devices, may hinder effective health communication and increase health inequalities.

DA’WAH TO FARMERS AND FISHERMAN COMMUNITIES

This article discusses the role and strategies of da'wah in enhancing religious awareness and spiritual well-being among farmers and fishermen of the Kaili ethnic group. Through field studies and data collection methods such as interviews, observations, and literature reviews, this research explores how da'wah can address their religious and spiritual needs. The findings reveal that the Kaili farmers and fishermen heavily rely on agriculture and fishing as their primary livelihood. They have a strong connection with nature and their surrounding environment, uphold traditional values and customs, and exhibit high solidarity and communal spirit. However, they face challenges such as limited resources, unpredictable weather and seasons, economic difficulties, as well as geographical and social isolation. In this context, da'wah plays a crucial role in strengthening the faith and spiritual well-being of the Kaili community. Effective da'wah approaches encompass education and dissemination, social engagement, and technology-based initiatives. The implications of this research can serve as a guide for da'wah activists, government entities, and related organizations in developing relevant and impactful da'wah strategies for the farmers and fishermen, particularly within the context of the Kaili ethnic group.

Sejarah Pembaharu Islam di Mesir: Jamaluddin Al-Afghani dan Muhammad Abduh

This article discusses two significant figures in the history of Egypt, namely Jamaluddin al-Afghani and Muhammad Abduh. Jamal a-Din al-Afghani and Muhammad ‘Abduh were two influential figures in the development of Islam in Egypt. Their thoughts were not only admired in Egypt but also by the Islamic generation in other countries. This research is a literature study with a historical approach. Research data were obtained from various books and articles. Based on the research results, it can be stated that Jamaludin Al-Afghani is one of the Islamic reformist figures with creative ideas to revive the spirit of the Islamic community. He is known as the initiator of the concept of Pan-Islamism. On the other hand, Muhammad Abduh is a rationalist thinker who had a significant impact on the history of Islamic thought. For Abduh, reason holds a high position in religion because through reason, humans can recognize God and understand what must be implemented.

STUDENT HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION CHALLENGE IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES AND THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP OPTION

One of the most cherished educational assets for students in tertiary institutions in Nigeria and the world is hostel accommodation. This asset provides students with an environment for intellectual development and easy interaction with fellow peers and fosters teamwork and communal spirit among students. Hostel accommodation in most Nigerian tertiary institutions is problematic and scarce too; as such, many students tend to be affected academically and psychologically; this study investigated the challenges of hostel accommodation in Benue State University, Makurdi and suggested the Public Private Partnership (PPP) option. The objectives of the study are to ascertain the causes of hostel accommodation challenges in Nigerian tertiary institutions with Benue State University, Makurdi, in sight, to ascertain the impact of hostel accommodation problems on students' academic performance and welfare and to suggest options best for hostel accommodation challenge in Nigeria tertiary institution. Three research questions guided the study. The study is anchored on the stakeholders' theory by Edward Freeman (1983). A mixed-method research design was adopted for this study. Simple random sampling was used, and questionnaire administration and Oral interviews were conducted to obtain information from 45 respondents. The study found out, among other things, that the over-enrollment of students causes a shortage in student hostel accommodation, inadequate hostel facilities, and a lack of maintenance culture by management/government, which are identifiable sources of accommodation challenges. The study recommends the PPP option and privatization of hostel facilities as the way forward for the best quality and quantity of accommodation in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

Education in Islam: Comprehensive Insights into Concepts, Nature, Goals, and Principles

The study investigates the concept and distinctive elements of Islamic education, emphasizing its comprehensive approach that prioritizes the complete development of the individual through the integration of spiritual, ethical, and intellectual aspects. Additionally, it analyzes the aims and purposes of Islamic education and its fundamental concepts. The study seeks to question the traditional perception of education as solely an academic pursuit and instead presents it as an ongoing process of personal advancement and spiritual development. The study aims to comprehensively examine the concept and nature of Islamic education, explore its goals and purposes, and assess Islamic education’s underlying principles. This study employs a qualitative research methodology, utilizing data from scholarly literature, such as books and articles. The study shows that Islamic education is a comprehensive system that cultivates individuals with broad knowledge, exemplary moral principles, and a strong commitment to social duty. The curriculum emphasizes the fusion of knowledge, the example role model of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS), and the notion of Tawhid (the belief in Allah’s unity). Islamic education aims to provide knowledge while fostering moral and ethical principles that govern everyday life, preparing students for harmonious living in both worldly affairs and the hereafter. The results of this study question the traditional perspective on education and establish Islamic education as a holistic method that combines intellectual, spiritual, and ethical aspects. It emphasizes the significance of stressing the implementation and real-world application of educational ideas over theoretical debates, intending to develop persons who possess both knowledge and a strong ethical and spiritual awareness. Islamic education prioritizes the cultivation of critical thinking, moral integrity, and community spirit. This approach assures that individuals not only acquire knowledge but also develop empathy and fairness. By doing so, they make beneficial contributions to society and embody the core principles of Islamic teachings in their everyday actions.

Exploring Staff Nurses’ Lived Experiences of Resilience in Relation to Spirituality during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Spirituality was reported to act as a source of resilience, particularly in stressful circumstances. As COVID-19 caused uncertainties that tested resilience, especially for those in the medical field, this study aims to explore the role of spirituality in the experience of resilience among staff nurses. Participants for this study were staff nurses in Northern Mindanao who have been working directly with COVID-19 patients and are all working in private hospitals in Cagayan de Oro City. Interviews were conducted online to gather data. For this study, interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to explore how participants make sense of their experiences of resilience. The main currency for an Interpersonal Phenomenological Analysis study is the meanings particular experiences, events, and states hold for participants. The data resulted in four core themes: (1) resilience through faith in the face of adversity, (2) spiritual relief in solitude, (3) finding peace through acceptance, and (4) compassionate service rooted in faith. The dedication of the medical front liners reflects the transformative power of faith in fostering resilience and solidarity within their spiritual communities. Their experiences emphasized the impact of spirituality in navigating challenges, cultivating resilience, and fostering solidarity amidst adversity.

Exploring Staff Nurses’ Lived Experiences of Resilience in Relation to Spirituality during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Spirituality was reported to act as a source of resilience, particularly in stressful circumstances. As COVID-19 caused uncertainties that tested resilience, especially for those in the medical field, this study aims to explore the role of spirituality in the experience of resilience among staff nurses. Participants for this study were staff nurses in Northern Mindanao who have been working directly with COVID-19 patients and are all working in private hospitals in Cagayan de Oro City. Interviews were conducted online to gather data. For this study, interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to explore how participants make sense of their experiences of resilience. The main currency for an Interpersonal Phenomenological Analysis study is the meanings particular experiences, events, and states hold for participants. The data resulted in four core themes: (1) resilience through faith in the face of adversity, (2) spiritual relief in solitude, (3) finding peace through acceptance, and (4) compassionate service rooted in faith. The dedication of the medical front liners reflects the transformative power of faith in fostering resilience and solidarity within their spiritual communities. Their experiences emphasized the impact of spirituality in navigating challenges, cultivating resilience, and fostering solidarity amidst adversity.

Empowering Students: How Communities Can Help

Low-income families, particularly those with disabled children, frequently face considerable economic challenges. Educational programs that teach participants income-generating skills are critical for these families. Schools can play an important role in empowering vulnerable populations by introducing revenue-generating projects. This qualitative study assessed the influence of a community project, which was executed at a public elementary school in Digos City, Philippines. The project aimed to provide highergrade Special Education students (deaf and mute) and their parents with the skills and information required to launch their own enterprises. The researcher used focus groups and in-depth interviews to learn about the individuals' real experiences. Thematic analysis was utilized to discover reoccurring themes and acquire a better understanding of how the project cultivated their entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community in the school setting. Results revealed that the initiative affected participants' living standards, sense of independence, and overall well-being. The study emphasizes the need of customizing such programs to individual circumstances. The findings can be used to guide the design and implementation of future programs, ensuring tha

The study, work choices, and personal attributes of Steiner Waldorf alumni and graduates: An international comparison of Australia-New Zealand, Germany, and North America

This study explored the attitudes of Steiner Waldorf alumni and graduates from Australia-New Zealand, regarding their study, work choices and personal attributes. Steiner Waldorf data were compared with Australian study and employment records, and the findings of Steiner Waldorf graduate outcomes research studies in Germany and North America. The international comparison highlighted differences in the implementation of the Steiner Waldorf pedagogy and students’ perceptions of their school experiences. Despite regional variations, there was a commonality in graduates choosing care-oriented and human-centred higher education and careers. Graduates indicated that their schooling significantly shaped their abilities, values, and beliefs, influencing their personal, professional, and social lives. They valued the creative, imaginative aspects of their education and the community spirit fostered by school events, nature activities, and ethical values. Graduates expressed concern about maintaining the core pedagogical vision of freedom amidst digital and pandemic challenges, emphasizing the need to discard outdated practices while retaining the best elements.

Challenges and Opportunities in Developing Rural Tourism Villages: A Case Study of Ngargoretno Village, Indonesia

The development of rural tourism villages has emerged as a significant alternative in transforming subsistence agriculture patterns in rural areas, often characterized by irregular income streams that barely sustain basic needs. The trend of rural tourism village development is observed in many subsistence farming communities, leveraging the unique potential of natural and cultural resources that can be tapped through village fund utilization. The initiation of rural tourism village development in Ngargoretno Village began with community-driven efforts and a communal spirit to realize the concept of such a village. The village authorities also provided support by allocating village funds and empowerment activities, including training sessions for the youth who play a pivotal role in driving rural tourism village development. This research aims to describe the collaborative efforts between the community and village authorities in realizing rural tourism villages and identify the success factors in rural tourism village development. This research adopts a qualitative approach, with data collection conducted through observations and interviews with key stakeholders from the community and village authorities involved in rural tourism village development. The theoretical foundation of this research lies in empowerment theory, emphasizing the involvement of various stakeholders, including village authorities, educational institutions, and community organizations in rural tourism village development. The findings reveal active community involvement in infrastructure development such as roads, enhancement of tourist attractions through cleaning and painting marble, and the establishment of public facilities such as toilets. Furthermore, partnerships with educational institutions like Universitas Gadjah Mada and the Magelang Tourism Office have enriched tourism packages by introducing additional attractions such as tea plantation tours and religious tourism and promoting local cuisine. The development of rural tourism villages is also expected to increase the income of Ngargoretno Village residents through a rise in tourist visits from outside the village and the creation of new employment opportunities for the younger generation. Optimism persists, fueled by the enthusiastic spirit of village authorities and the community in developing the concept of rural tourism villages.

공동체의식과 공감능력 향상을 위한 스토리텔링기반 공감교육 프로그램 개발: 예비교사를 중심으로

This study develops a storytelling-based empathy education program to improve community spirit and empathy and examines its effectiveness by applying it to prospective teachers. The collected data included questionnaires, reflection diaries, interview data, literature and case analysis were conducted to develop the program. In addition, a paired-sample t-test was conducted to confirm pre- and post-differences in sense of community and empathy. As a result of the study, first, a storytelling-based empathy education program was developed to improve community spirit and empathy ability. Second, the sense of community and empathy of prospective teachers showed a significant difference in the pre- and post-test, showing a positive effects. Therefore, this study suggests that a storytelling-based empathy education program to improve prospective teachers' sense of community and empathy can be effectively used in universities. Therefore, it was proposed to operate a storytelling-based empathy education program not only in the teaching subjects of university teacher training courses, but also in various academic areas such as various major subjects, non-curriculum subjects, and liberal arts education.

Når spiritualitet blir kroppslig

Spiritual awakening is becoming a common phenomenon in alternative spiritual communities and is no longer exclusive to a small elite of religious saints and disciples. There is limited research on spiritual experiences outside religious contexts in the Nordic countries. While relevant theological research exists on religious experiences in Christian contexts, much of the research on alternative spirituality is based on outsider perspectives that miss out on the deeper psychological phenomena experienced by “spiritual, but not religious” individuals. This article is based on three qualitative interviews with individuals in contemporary spiritual communities in Norway who have experienced spontaneous spiritual awakenings and speak openly about this. Focus is on the experience of altered states of consciousness, intense feelings of love, and physical energies in the body, which lead to permanent psychological transformation. Starting with a review of relevant Norwegian and Swedish research in the field, we apply a theoretical approach drawn from humanistic and transpersonal psychology to make sense of our interviewees’ experiences, and then discuss how these cases of embodied spiritual transformation differ from religious conversion and are better understood in terms of psychological concepts of trauma healing, self-actualization and human potential.

The Enlightenment of Ideological and Political Education for Youth in Foreign Communities

The ideological and political education of community youth in foreign countries has profound enlightening significance for the ideological and political education of community youth in China in serving young people, cultivating community spirit, cultural education, community education, neighborhood interaction, and co construction and co education.

The Spiritualist Ear

AbstractDuring the nineteenth century, many heard the afterlife before they could see it. These clairaudient forays took place in the context of spiritualism, a religious movement that facilitated communication between the living and the dead. Although the senses were important to spiritualism, sound was especially crucial for developing cosmologies of the afterlife. Sound can have powerful affective effects, especially in the realm of religion. In the case of spiritualism, however, notions of sound are complicated because of the inclusion of clairaudient and acousmatic sounds. This article analyzes spiritualist soundscapes in terms of acoustemologies, using personal narratives and instructional materials to demonstrate how spiritualists developed a sense of space through sound. Not only does my analysis demonstrate the importance of sound to these spiritual communities, but it also shows that spiritualist conceptions of sound require a special understanding of the nature of sound.

Registration of Intellectual Property Rights of Thengul Ndadari Batik Motifs Based on Preservation of Dance Art

Dolokgede, Tambakrejo village located in Bojonegoro Regency has potential property art. One of the business opportunities that Bojonegoro community has begun to develop is batik, but there are still only a few people have batik character, they only make it without knowing the meaning of the resulting motif. The motifs that are widely used in batik are imagines plant and flower. During this time the community is very worried that there will be attention, extinction, appreciation from others for the batik motifs that have been produced. There for the Disbudpar and Uin Sunan Kalijaga service team asked for assistance to support the assistance of intellectual property rights on batik motifs produced by Dolokgede through the Director General Property Rights. So that it can foster the entrepreneurial spirit of the village community marked by the village communitu. Which produces written batik based on dance art and distributes tourism areas, therefore the tourist area will facilitate written batik produced by the people of Dolokgede Village.