Conceptual Scheme Research Articles

Efektivitas Eksperimen Sederhana “Gunung Meletus’’ Untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Dan Sikap Sains Anak Di Tk Nu Al-Madani

Literally science can be called the science that studies events that occur in nature. Meanwhile, conceptually science is defined as a conceptual scheme that is related to each other by a series of experiments and observations and can be tested further. Science for early childhood is science whose target is aimed at early childhood and how to understand science from a child's perspective. Currently, it is important to introduce science to young children. This is because science can encourage children to think critically, and with science, children do not simply accept or reject something. Educating children to have scientific abilities can help parents and children to actively build self-defense against information attacks from around them. Science games are science learning activities that are fun and familiar to children, so that children actively look for solutions. Providing science learning from an early age can train children to use their thoughts, strength and honesty so that children are ready to move towards a higher level of education. The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of the volcano eruption game in increasing students' interest in learning about science. Research activities or scientific discoveries where children can understand their world through simple observations, investigations and experiments. This research was conducted at the NU AL-MADANI Kindergarten. The research method used is classroom action research, which is a type of classroom action research that aims to explore educators' actions in implementing an experimental approach in science learning for early childhood. Data collection in this research uses several techniques, namely observation is used to collect data about students' activity levels during the learning process and experimental methods. The experiment carried out was a simple volcano eruption experiment using simple ingredients, namely baking soda, food coloring, vinegar and sand. The results of research on the influence of experimental methods in growing the scientific competence of group A children at the Nu Al-Madani Ngabean Kindergarten, show that children's scientific competence can increase through volcanic eruption experimental activities when children observe all the tools and materials, as well as the process in the volcanic eruption experimental activity.

Automated assembly of products by a robot-manipulator with dynamometric control of screw joint tightening

In this work, we develop a conceptual scheme for a robotic complex to perform the installation of parts and their fastening using threaded joints by a robot manipulator. A test bench was created on the basis of a KUKA KR6 R900 industrial robot-manipulator. The robot control software was implemented using the KUKA Robot Language. The proposed actuators are the authors' original development. Two variants of the actuator with screw tightening control are proposed. The first actuating device uses the rotational motion of the robot hand flange to tighten the screws. The second actuating device is equipped, on one side, with a gripper for mounting parts on the product and, on the other side, with a drive tool with a predetermined tightening torque limit. It is shown that both actuating devices ensure a complete cycle of screwing a fastener into a workpiece, from engaging to tightening with the required torque. In the first device, the tightening force is controlled with a strain gauge, the signal from which is processed by an Arduino Mini microcontroller located in a rotating device. The signal is forwarded wirelessly to a stationary controller that sends a stop signal to the robot. It was experimentally established that, due to the presence of the wireless interface, some delay is observed between reaching the torque limit value and stopping the robot rotation during signal transmission. As a result, the value of the actually reached torque may exceed the set value by 60%. In the second device, where torque limitation is based on the current in the drive motor, the absolute error of the torque setting does not exceed 0.8 N·m in the range from 0 to 25 N·m or 3.03% (the error of standard torque wrenches is about 4%). In order to meet the requirements of state-of-the-art cyber-physical production systems, the proposed complex should be complemented with intelligent functions of controlling the process of tightening screw joints on the basis of machine learning methods.

РАЗРАБОТКА СХЕМЫ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ЖИЗНЕННЫМ ЦИКЛОМ МНОГОФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНОГО ВЫСОТНОГО ЗДАНИЯ КИНЕТИЧЕСКОГО ТИПА НА СТАДИИ ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ

The aim of the research is to explore paths and solutions for the effective management of capital construction objects during the operational phase. Throughout the study, life cycles of capital construction objects were examined and analyzed, justifying the feasibility of enhancing the life cycle management system during the operational stage. To optimize the operation of a building and improve its efficiency, the implementation of BIM technologies into the management process of capital construction objects is proposed, taking into account the peculiarities of the kinetic construction project. These technologies allow for continuous monitoring of structures and mechanisms, determining their "fatigue" level, microclimate, the functionality of automation systems, alertness, and the impact of human factors on the attractiveness of the real estate object. Specifically for the project, a conceptual management scheme has been developed, adapted for a multifunctional kinetic high-rise building, and its applicability can also extend to other capital construction objects. Such a scheme includes multi-level automation of the management system, implying subordination to a unified center, the system's brain, and a multitude of controllers that collect and process information from sensors. Using a well-defined algorithm, they quickly respond to tasks and efficiently manage one or several elements of the system

NORM, ONTOLOGY, CONCEPTUAL SCHEME: NORMATIVE HEIDEGGERIANISM IN PHILOSOPHICAL AND HISTORICAL CONSIDERATION

This article reconstructs the normative strategy of interpretation of Martin Heidegger’s Being and Time in modern analytical philosophy, and also proposes a theoretical framework for understanding this strategy as a historical phenomenon. The article describes the development of the normative direction in the interpretation of Heidegger’s fundamental ontology. Its first branch—the socio-normative, or the neopragmatist one—is associated with such philosophers as John Haugeland and Robert Brandom. The second one—the ethico-normative, or postneopragmatist one—branch is represented by Steven Crowell and Sacha Golob. It is shown that the first group of normativists focused mainly on implicit social norms and structures of conformity, while the second—focuses primarily on Kantian ethics and Christina Korsgaard’s interpretation of Kant, as well as on the inferentialist philosophy of language of Robert Brandom. The conceptual schemes used by each of the representatives of these approaches are reconstructed. The connections of different approaches within the framework of the normative direction with each other are shown. The concept of a relay race is proposed, which can describe normative Heideggerianism as a historical phenomenon. It is shown that the development of normative Heideggerianism can be characterized as theoretical progress in relation to the accuracy of the interpretation of Heidegger’s texts. The grounds for the comparative “progressiveness” of different normative approaches in the updates of the basic normative conceptual scheme that they involve are clarified. It is also shown that the progress of the normative conceptual scheme in the direction of flexibility and adaptation to Heidegger’s text is fraught with a loss of meaningfulness of the very concept of norm. It is argued that the concept of norm, despite the loss of its empirical content, can be used to translate Heidegger’s concepts for pragmatic reasons.

Shifting mindsets from conference to (un)conference: A collaborative reflective perspective on conceptual disruption

The move from the traditional academic conference format to a loosely defined format of unconference can be contentious and spark a robust debate on the conceptual disruption of conferencing. As part of HELTASA’s strategic plan of re-structuring and re-imagining its vision and purpose, it initiated a new way of conferencing; participant-driven and participant-focused. Through self-reflective written narratives, this paper explores three academic development practitioners' experiences in planning and reflecting on the HELTASA’s (un)conference. We share our accounts of (un)conference as a conceptual disruption to the traditional conference format, concepts, and ways of doing and being. Qualitative data were collected from the three written narratives through a collective descriptive autoethnography research design and methodology. The insights collected are applied to the Conceptual Disruption Framework which proposes a tripartite framework for conceptual disruption, which distinguishes conceptual disruptions occurring at three levels (individual concepts, clusters of concepts, conceptual schemes), taking on two forms (conceptual gaps, conceptual conflicts), and leading to three distinct levels of severity (mild, moderate, severe). Using this framework, we describe our personal thoughts and perspectives in engaging with the novel approach of (un)conferencing. We probe into the potential of collaborative reflection to gain deeper insights and understanding of our shift from a traditional academic conference to a HELTASA (un)conference. We explore the discomfort, displacement, and learnings of the intentional disruption of our conceptual understanding of (un)conference practices. This paper highlights our shifting mindsets as we reflect and interrogate our thoughts and perspectives on the conceptual framing of (un)conferencing. The analysis of the data reveals that the engagement in the conceptual disruption of (un)conferencing together with the engagement with the concept planning and event provided the environment and atmosphere where the team appreciated brainstorming conceptual understandings, self-reflecting, and exploring different perspectives. This study provides empirical evidence of strength in collaboration, the building of conceptual disruption as a community of practice and possibility of (un)conferencing being a shape-shifter in higher education. At an interpersonal level, the process allowed us to self-interrogate the conceptual disruption, unpacking our thoughts and shaping our own thinking. The paper asserts that shifting mindsets from conference to (un)conference, involves conceptual disruption which is a messy process and requires a level of trust, openness, adaptability amongst all members of the organising team.

Историко-антропологические перспективы изучения опыта репатриации русских старообрядцев из Румынии и Болгарии в СССР

The article shows the main methodological possibilities of studying the past experience of the “return” of Russian Old Believers from Eastern Europe and their adaptation to the USSR in 1947. The results of a historiographical analysis of the development of this topic are demonstrated and its potential for studying the repatriation of communities, the formation of new qualities in these traditionalist cultures in Soviet realities. Particularly productive is the conceptual scheme of “double diaspora,” which is substantiated as a phenomenon that reflects the long-term residence of an ethno-confessional group in a foreign environment, and over time, the return of part of it to the boundaries of the historical metropolis.

The correlation between deferred taxes, tax accruals and cash fl ows of Russian companies

This paper confirms the informational value of deferred taxes for assessing tax accruals and their corresponding cash flows. Currently, many experts point out that recording tax effects distorts the perception of financial reality and does not lead to optimal business decisions, and modern research denies the connection of balance sheet deferred taxes with future cash flows at all. The above aspects are considered and tested for Russian organizations for the period of 2012–2018 using standard econometric analysis techniques. The inclusion of deferred tax factors leads to significant volatility in both tax accruals and tax cash flows, depending on which net deferred tax position is held by the economic entity. The findings show that with active positions, national organizations accrue almost 7.8–10.0% more and at the same time pay 8.1–8.7% less tax to the budget relative to other situations. Based on the confirmed hypotheses, the study develops a conceptual scheme to link tax accruals with deferred tax positions, which allows us to analyze the current corporate tax behavior of a company and its potential tax opportunities. The results show that the change in tax accruals in the structure of financial profit before tax on average increase tax cash flows 1.28–1.41 times, while tax accruals increase 0.46–0.54 times with a 1% increase in tax cash flows. The statistical significance of dividend (income payments to business owners) and investment policy (acquisition of non-current assets) factors for the evaluation of tax accruals and cash flows is also established. The findings provide a wide range of tools for further research in profit stability analysis, bankruptcy signs, and solvency of Russian organizations.

INFLUÊNCIAS DE CONCEPÇÕES PARADIGMÁTICAS DA CIÊNCIA EM TEXTOS DE LICENCIANDOS DE CIÊNCIAS BIOLÓGICAS SOBRE ECOLOGIA

ABSTRACT: This article analyzed texts by undergraduates in Biological Sciences on the ecological theme, having as reference the paradigmatic conceptions of contemporary science: complexity, systemic and Cartesian. The research context was the Ecology Practice that is a curricular component of an undergraduate course in Biological Sciences at a public university in the Brazilian Northeast. The investigation employed a qualitative and quantitative approach with the objective of identifying the influence of paradigmatic conceptions of science in the construction of meanings of ecological themes by the undergraduate students participating in the research. The methodology combined the development of conceptual schemes and Statistical Implicit Analysis (SIA), which allowed viewing the implications of complexity and depth of the relationships established between conceptual variables present in the texts. The results indicated that different ecological themes suffer different paradigmatic influences. Systemic and complex conceptions were present in themes with conservationism and environmental impact, while consumerism was linked to the Cartesian paradigm. The research also corroborated the adequacy of mixed research approaches for the science teaching area.

EXPLORANDO A INTERLIGAÇÃO ENTRE LIDERANÇA ESPIRITUAL E LOCAL DE TRABALHO SUSTENTÁVEL: UMA DISCUSSÃO CONCEITUAL

ABSTRACT Although organizations are aware of the 17 goals proposed by the 2030 UN Agenda, there is little understanding of how to achieve sustainability. In this context, it is believed that spiritual leadership (SL) may be capable of directing initiatives to address sustainability challenges in organizations, by promoting a sustainable workplace. Thus, this theoretical essay aims to understand the connection between SL and the development of a sustainable workplace. We bring three contributions: it demonstrates how SL can be considered a driving force for organizational sustainability; we explain how SL impacts not only at an individual level but also on teams and the organization as a whole, through spiritual well-being, leading to commitment and productivity; we propose a conceptual scheme showing how the previous findings form a sustainable workplace promoted by SL. Given the scarcity of such theoretical insights in the existing literature, our contributions represent an opportunity to advance knowledge on this research topic, paving the way for future empirical investigations.

Generalising cases of insensitive queuing city traffic management systems and their impact on the delivery of goods by air and road

It is established that the urban traffic management system, as well as the aviation traffic management system, has a significant impact on the multimodal delivery of goods in the road-air transport, which requires the creation of tools for theoretical substantiation and practical implementation. The authors� method of determination the occurrence of vehicles queues in cities using mathematical modelling tools for three scenarios of crossing intersections was developed. The conceptual scheme for calculating the occurrence of the queue of vehicles was proposed. It was noted that vehicles in the queue often arrive randomly, the duration of service is constant, and the probability that before the queue disappears for the first time a certain number of cars cross the intersection has a Borel-Tanner distribution. The given mathematical modelling should become a part of tools for the implementation of the integrated intelligent information system of cities as a cluster of the city traffic management system.

МЕТОДОЛОГИЯ ПОВЫШЕНИЯ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ ТЕХНИЧЕСКОГО СЕРВИСА ГОРОДСКИХ АВТОБУСОВ

The article substantiates the relevance of research in the direction of improving the system of technical service and repair of the rolling stock of urban passenger transport within the megacity in order to increase the efficiency and safety of passenger transportation. The indicators of passenger enterprises equipment with production and technical base are presented. It is suggested to use the conceptual scheme of the «hub» principle as the basis of the proposed system. The place of the elements of the production and technical base of road transport in view of their emergent and synergetic factors of the transport-technological complex is described. Optimization indicators of concentration and centralization levels of bus technical service are presented. The scheme of the regional system of technical service of buses is offered. The efficiency of variants of improvement of production and technical base of technical service of city buses is compared.

Transformation of the concept of rural development in the context of sustainability

The development of post-industrial society lies in the plane of conceptual transformations in the functioning of rural areas, which have additional potential opportunities that are currently unused. Their identification and development through the allocation of state support funds will allow not only to restructure social and economic processes in rural areas, but will also lead to the achievement of more strategic goals, for example, in the field of sustainable development. The system of state support for rural areas should adopt a new vector of development to overcome rural migration, poverty of these territories, socio-economic instability. At the same time, it is important to propose such a conceptual scheme of socio-economic development of rural areas, which will make it possible, through in-depth analysis, to identify negative aspects of the functioning of localities, to transform or adapt for further development, both in the direction of economic stability and within the framework of achieving the goals of environmental sustainability. The empirical part of the study involves the collection and processing of statistical data reflecting the results of the functioning of a number of rural territories of Rostov Oblast, and a selection of the most promising rural territories that are already focused on achieving sustainable development goals will be made. It should also be noted the universality that the authors will strive for in the framework of the study, as the value of the concept is that it can be applied to rural areas throughout the country.

КОНЦЕПЦИЯ СОЗДАНИЯ ЭФФЕКТИВНЫХ ТРАНСПОРТНЫХ СИСТЕМ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ «ОБЛАЧНЫХ» ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНЫХ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ

The article discusses the conceptual provisions of the formation of efficient transport systems using cloud-based intelligent technologies. The problematic issues hindering the development of ITS, which are typical for all subjects of the Russian Federation, are considered. A conceptual scheme of the functional architecture of the ITS of the region is presented, which provides for a level of network integration and an information security system. When forming a roadmap for the implementation of the concept of creating efficient transport systems using cloud-based intelligent technologies, a fundamentally important point is to substantiate the integral criterion for evaluating the effectiveness of ITS cities, regions as a whole and its quantitative assessment for different levels of ITS maturity.

Архітектура складових інституційного середовища розвитку циркулярної аграрної економіки

The article substantiates the composition, nature of action and role of the institutional environment in the context of accelerating the development of circular processes in socioeconomic agrarian systems and develops a conceptual scheme of the architecture of its components. The determinants of regional diffusion of the circular economy are defined. It is determined that there are three key determinants of endogenous and exogenous transformation towards the transition to circular business models: availability of knowledge, perception and understanding of benefits regarding the movement of material flows; availability, functioning and maturity of logistics and material value chains; values and models of business activity and cooperation. It is proved that the intensification of circular transformations in the economy requires a deep understanding of the mechanisms of movement of material and logistical flows, which underlie industrial symbiosis and ecosystems. Such systems reuse resources, reducing dependence on primary materials and optimizing costs. The shared use of products and resources is institutionalized through appropriate infrastructure and market mechanisms. In the conception proposed by the author, the structural architecture of the institutional environment for the development of circular agroeconomics consists of two main elements: formal and informal environment. The formal environment directly influences the motives, incentives and conditions of the business, facilitating the implementation of closed-loop business models. The informal environment acts indirectly, forming and supporting the values, perception and understanding by society of the importance of circular changes for present and future generations. This indirect influence is expressed in the formation of economic relations through consumer needs, preferences and requests, which creates demand in the market of goods and services and serves as a competitive benchmark for business.

Pengembangan Sains pada Anak Usia Dini dalam Perspektif Filsafat Ilmu

The astonishing social and economic changes of the past three decades have been heavily influenced by economic developments driven by the application of technology. Researchers aim to develop individuals to recognize the scope of science in early childhood and be able to use fundamental aspects in solving the problems they face. So, the focus of science learning development programs should be aimed at fostering early childhood understanding, interest and appreciation of the world in which they live in these things in general conveying that the development of science learning in early childhood, this type of research includes research on library materials (Library Research) is research conducted in libraries and uses reading materials in the form of books, magazines, or others. Whereas when viewed in terms of the way and level of discussion of problems, this type of research uses Descriptive research, Science has a limited scope on things that can be understood by our senses such as sight, hearing, touch, touch and speech, Science is a series of concepts and conceptual schemes that relate to each other, and grow as a result of experimentation and observation, As well as useful to observe, explore and experiment further

Revealing the low to moderate temperature oxidation kinetics of 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene sensitized by dimethyl ether

Low to moderate temperature oxidation has been a vital topic in the combustion chemistry due to its critical role in controlling the combustion characteristics such as autoignition and pollutant emissions. Low temperature oxidation kinetics of alkanes and oxygenated biofuels have been widely explored, while that of branched aromatics is poorly understood. This work aims to investigate the low to moderate temperature oxidation kinetics of 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene (TMB, C9H12), which is a multi-branched alkylbenzene with weak low temperature oxidation reactivity. To enhance the low temperature oxidation reactivity of TMB, dimethyl ether (DME) was added to efficiently provide chain initiators. The oxidation experiment of TMB/DME mixture was performed with an atmospheric jet stirred reactor coupled with synchrotron vacuum ultraviolet radiation photoionization mass spectrometry. The negative temperature coefficient (NTC) behavior, as well as featured aromatic intermediates, especially phenyl hydroperoxides and unexpected highly oxygenated molecules (HOMs), were observed in the experiment. The detection of these fingerprint aromatic intermediates provide crucial evidence for revealing the low to moderate oxidation kinetics of TMB. In addition, a kinetic model was developed to provide in-depth kinetic analysis. The results demonstrate that the active chain initiators produced from DME oxidation trigger the low temperature chain-branching reactions of TMB. The chain recycling process is further sustained due to the regeneration of active intermediates such as phenyl hydroperoxides and •OH radicals. Aromatic intermediates with chemical compositions of C9H12Ox and C9H10Ox were measured and identified to be key indicators for the low temperature chemistry of TMB. In particular, the aromatic HOMs (C9H12O6 and C9H10O5) are fingerprint intermediates produced from the third O2 addition and subsequent reactions of TMB. Besides, the sensitivity analysis indicates that the interaction kinetics between TMB and DME by sharing the highly sensitive reactions of hydroperoxides and •OH radicals. The present work extends the conceptual reaction schemes proposed in alkanes towards branched aromatics, especially sequential O2 addition reactions that contributing to the formation of phenyl hydroperoxides and HOMs.

Обращение И.Г. Гамана как ключ к его творчеству

The article deals with the mechanism of the religious conversion of the 18th century Königsberg writer J.G. Hamann as well as the infl uence of this event on his subsequent literary activity characterized by an insightful critique of the Enlightenment project. In his autobiography not geared toward the public, this conversion has features of a typical Pietist conversion with its peculiar language as well as normative accents on feelings along with the lowered role of reason. His debut work “Socratic Memorabilia”, however, which was addressed to I. Kant and I.K. Berens, served as vindication of his new “Weltanschauung”, and enables one to interpret his conversion as a transition to a new conceptual scheme with its own distinct interpretation of texts, ideas, and events. Theological-philosophical foundations of Hamann’s conversion have greater signifi cance than its psychological aspects. Within this framework, the former life is then viewed from a different perspective. However, it is the text and the author behind the text (rather than internal feeling of the heart) that is primary to Hamann. This text presupposes subsequent authorship of Hamann himself. Thus, the London conversion experience of Hamann may not be reduced to ecstasy, elimination of cognitive and rational capacities, but rather viewed as “metanoia”, a change of thinking, way of life, and worldview. From this perspective it is more appropriate to view the ensuing philosophical career of Hamann as activity in a different framework rather than conceptualization of personal experience of conversion. While his efforts were directed at a variety of subjects (theology and philosophy of history, aesthetics, philosophy of language, correlation of faith and reason, critique of political basis of the Enlightenment), the very thrust of his thinking was governed by a conceptual scheme, which in turn also implied a different lifestyle (attitude to professional activity, family, and marriage), incongruent with the conventional notions of the time.

Conceptual design decision-making considering multigranularity heterogeneous evaluation semantics with uncertain beliefs

Conceptual design decision-making, as an important stage of new product development, is used to select the most appropriate design by decision-makers (DMs) carrying out semantic judgments of conceptual schemes (CSs). However, evaluation semantics involve uncertainties such as subjectivity, randomness, and heterogeneity, and how to capture and handle these uncertainties is one of the challenging topics. Previous studies have focused on the introduction of heterogeneous semantics with different expressions for CS ranking while neglecting the negative impact of multigranularity semantics as well as fuzzy cognition on CS decision results. Furthermore, the randomness embedded in the evaluation semantics has not yet been addressed in heterogeneous semantics integration. To fill these gaps, a conceptual design decision-making approach considering multigranularity heterogeneous evaluation semantics with uncertain beliefs is proposed. First, multigranularity semantics with uncertain beliefs are assigned by DMs, and an initial decision matrix for CSs with a mixed distribution of crisp values, interval values, and monotonic values is constructed. Second, two transformation rules for the normal cloud model and the exponential cloud model are constructed to transform the multigranularity heterogeneous semantics into cloud models, and the cloud model decision matrix is built. Third, by generating random numbers based on the distribution of cloud models to construct the dominance matrix, the Vlsekriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) model is used to select the optimal CS. A case study of a tree climbing and trimming (TCT) machine is used to validate the effectiveness of the proposed model, and the sensitivity analysis and comparison results confirm the practicality of the concept selection process considering the multigranularity heterogeneous evaluation semantics.

Visual Hybrids and Nonconceptual Aesthetic Perception

Abstract This essay characterizes the perception of the visual hybrid as nonconceptual, introducing the terminology of nonconceptual content theory to aesthetics. The visual hybrid possesses a radical but nonetheless exemplary aesthetic composition and is well established in culture, art, and even design. The essay supplies a philosophical analysis of the results of cross-cultural experiments, showing that while categorization or conceptual hierarchization kicks in when the visual hybrids are juxtaposed with linguistic descriptions, no conceptual scheme takes effect when participants are presented with mere visual hybrids. In isolation, the hybrids do not lend themselves to classification. I draw four conclusions from these experimental outcomes: The perception of visual hybrids follows the structure of a nonconceptual mental content, because the original categories or concepts of the hybrids’ components are not combined into one, and their properties are not applied to one another, therefore none of the components reconstructs the other such that it is introduced to a new category.Language freezes the hybridity of the visual hybrid into conceptuality.Given that language has a freezing effect in the case of an extreme visual phenomenon such as the hybrid, it is all the more restraining in moderate artistic compositions, such as visual metaphors, in which properties of one component (the source) are applied to the other (the target). In those, nonconceptuality emerges from relatively organized compositions, forms, and relations, and from the dependence of objects and their properties on perceptual context.Thus, the nonconceptualist terminology is suitable for the analysis of aesthetic perception in general and aesthetic perception's relation to language.

The Boundary Theory of Libertarian Free Will

Abstract: The first purpose of this article is to present a new theory of libertarian free will—the boundary theory of libertarian free will—which provides a new framework by means of employing boundaries as a “conceptual scheme” for understanding libertarian free will. This theory consists of two parts. One part suggests that the agent’s will should be viewed as the intermediate boundary between an agent’s reasons and his alternative choices. The second part is a model where the agent’s will is a faculty that solely operates by permitting or resisting reasons (that are potential causes) to become actual causes for the agent’s choices. The second purpose of the paper is to argue that the boundary theory of libertarian free will has several advantages, the most important of which are: (a) it defeats the charge that libertarian free will is a mystery; (b) it defeats the standard objections against the compatibility of libertarian free will and indeterminism (that is, the luck argument, the roll-back argument, the difference argument, the assimilation argument, etc.); and (c) it is simultaneously an argument for indeterminism as such (that is, that determinism is false).