Path Of Destruction Research Articles

The temperature variation of the CH+ + H reaction rate coefficients: a puzzle finally understood?

CH+ was the first molecular ion identified in the interstellar medium and is found to be ubiquitous in interstellar clouds. However, its formation and destruction paths are not well understood, especially at low temperatures. A new theoretical approach based on the canonical variational transition state theory was used to study the H + CH+ reactive collisions. Rate coefficients for formation of C+ ions are calculated as a function of temperature. We considered the participation of a direct path and an indirect path in which the reactants should overcome an entropic barrier to form a van der Waals complex or pass through a CH2+ intermediate complex, respectively. We show that the contribution of both pathways to the formation of C+ has to be taken into account. The new reactive rate coefficients for the title reaction, complemented by reactive data for CH+/CH2+ in the H/H2/He mixture, have been used to simulate the corresponding kinetics experimentally measured using an Atomic Beam 22 Pole Trap apparatus at low temperature. A good agreement with the experimental findings was found at 50 K. At a lower temperature, the model overestimates the formation of C+. This shows that secondary reactions are not responsible for the weak C+ production in the experiments at such temperature. Then, we discuss the possible impact of non-adiabatic effects in the study of the H + CH+ reactive collisions and we found that such effects can be responsible for the decrease of the H + CH+ rate coefficients at low temperature. This study offers an explanation for the disagreement between H + CH+ theoretical and experimental rate coefficients which has been going on for 20 years and highlights the need for performing non-adiabatic studies for this simple chemical reaction.

Isotope effect in plasmas driven by ECR modules towards H– and D– production

Optimization of negative ion sources operated with deuterium may be limited by the lack of data on fundamental processes. Insight can be obtained from studies focusing on a direct comparison of and plasmas. Herein, the ECR volume negative ion source ‘Prometheus I’ operates with both and gases and the properties of the generated plasmas are probed by means of electrostatic probe and laser induced photo-detachment. A parametric study, involving pressure and microwave (2.45 GHz) power variation, reveals similar qualitative trends for most of the plasma properties in both gases. However, quantitively, differences do exist for the plasma potential, the electron density and temperature, and the negative ion to electron density ratio. Electron energy distribution functions are thus isotope dependent. Overall, nearly the same maximal and negative ion densities are achieved (i.e. ). The results are eventually elucidated with respect to the ECR heating mechanism, and the production and destruction paths of the negative ions.

Hederlighet, drogfrihet, kamratskap och solidaritet

In this article the life stories of ex-convicts are analysed. The aim is to analyse class and masculinity in the narratives of ex-convicts, by investigating how they construct respectability. The four men that have been interviewed are all active in crime preventive and rehabilitating organisations. The interviews have been analysed from a class and masculinity perspective, using Beverley Skeggs concept of respectability as the main analytical concept. The analysis shows that the life stories of the interviewees are often constructed as chronological narratives, where destructive life paths are explained through childhood problems and trauma. Will power and hard work are understood as important factors for turning your life around. Factors that are often associated with what is understood as traditional male traits. The analysis further shows that male homosociality and identification is understood as important tools to change life-style.

Confessions of a Climate Scientist

Abstract: Human beings live on a planet with mostly water at the surface, and that water takes decades to warm up or cool off. That means what one generation does to change climate—such as add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere—the next generation must live with. The impacts of climate change are substantial and growing. Natural scientists need to pay attention to the social sciences and the humanities, as climate change has a clear societal impact and a policy solution is required to address climate change. Humans are causing climate change, and humans must fix that, and our capacity to choose a destructive path at the expense of future generations requires an understanding of more than the natural sciences. Today, we have interdisciplinary environmental degrees and a stated adherence to a liberal arts education. Until one generation is willing to forego short-term gains for the long-term benefit of its children, we won't be able to address climate change.

Ambition as a destructive path to achieve power in Dr. Faustus

Ambition as a destructive path to achieve power in Dr. Faustus

J.M.G. Le Clézio and Jacques Derrida’s “Limitrophic,” Biocentric Deconstruction of the “Genesis Myth”

This transdisciplinary reflection examines J.M.G. Le Clézio and Jacques Derrida’s limitrophic deconstruction of what is commonly referred to as the “genesis myth” in Judeo-Christian society. In addition to Cartesian dichotomies and debunked notions of human exceptionalism originating from Renaissance humanism, the Franco-Mauritian writer and Pied-noir philosopher take aim at the mainstream interpretation of Abrahamic cosmogonic narratives that have created a sharp ontological gap between Homo sapiens and other animals. Le Clézio and Derrida describe the genesis account of human-animal relations as an ecocidal, conflictual relationship that could be labeled a world war. They demonstrate that our dominant cognitive structures including the “genesis myth” that mostly remain uncontested, at least within the general public, have already left behind a path of irreversible destruction and other-than-human suffering. Unless we are able to curb the unending fury that the animal within us has unleashed against other sentient beings who bleed, suffer, live, and die just like us, Le Clézio and Derrida lament that our days are numbered.

The curse of knowledge can damage awareness programmes: Here's how to defeat it

Now, more than ever, cybersecurity professionals need their messages of security to reach the people who work for their organisations. But a phenomenon known as the ‘curse of knowledge’ may be standing in their way. This ‘curse’ – knowing so much about a subject that explaining it to beginners is difficult – plagues many human risk programmes, according to industry reports, and can actually damage programmes and negatively affect the credibility of those who run them. This paper shows how cybersecurity practitioners can overcome the curse of knowledge by examining its destructive path and identifying key steps to manage it. Techniques like removing certain terminology from cybersecurity messaging and tools like the De-Jargonizer can bring practitioners in line with their audience and lead to successful programmes and more security for organisations.

Are Humanities Heading for Extinction? Analysis of Anthropocene Ecocriticism, Geo-Ecocriticism, and Islamecocriticism

Serious concerns have been circulating in academia regarding humanities and how they have been relegated to the backbenches. Data reveal a remarkable decline in submissions for humanities if compared to non-humanities. The current paper proposes that despite this decline, humanities have always been and will continue to be a moving force in shaping intellectual attitudes worldwide. To prove this standpoint, the author employs ecocriticism and eco-poetry as influential sub-disciplines of humanities. With the rocket-speed changeability of the present time, ecocriticism and eco-poetry play a crucial role in judging, evaluating, or even changing the course of cultural advancements if they venture into destructive paths. In other words, ecocritical theory is concerned with monitoring and unveiling versatile anthropocentric activities, most of which are destructive to nature. Fortunately, with the help of authors writing under the influence of ecocriticism, the devastation of many natural spots came to an end. Thus, the study begins by introducing some important phases of the ecocritical project like Anthropocene ecocriticism, Geo-ecocriticism, and Islamecocriticism. Then, an Islamecocritical analysis of "Lake Selby" by Canadian poet I. Layton is presented. The lake suffered from multiple ecological problems. However, the poem along with other scientific warnings successfully alerted the Canadian government. Consequently, the lake's condition improved. Both sections of the study affirm that humanities shape human culture, and they are real and valid disciplines that complement the work of non-humanities. The argument is qualitative, being concerned with literary criticism. Therefore, the research methodology is primarily analytical and descriptive.

Review of Political Theory of Islamic Law Abul 'Ala Al Maududy Positive Perspective of the Political System of Indonesian Islamic Law

Abstract: Islam is diinullah wa rahmatan lill'aalamiin. The main sources of Islamic law are the Holy Qur'an and AsSunnah-Al Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad. Complete, systematic, and perfect Islamic treatise has been established and developed on its three main fundamental pillars namely aqidah-tauhidullah, sharia-fiqh al-worship mu'amalah, and tasawwuf-akhlaqiyah. The principle of sharia is the principle of Sunnatullah Divineyyah in the construction of Islamic Law which originates from the revelation of Allah SWT. contained in the texts of the Qur'an and Assunnah-Al Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad. In the hands and soul of the fundamentalist revolutionary thought of Abul A'la Al Maududi, the true values and principles of Islamic teachings are applied purely, solidly, and interpretatively, consistently, istiqamah and kaffah, both individually and as a group in diverse, societal, nation and state. Al Islam stands firmly on the principle of monotheism which recognizes and believes in belief in Allah SWT. as the Substance of the Maha Ahad (the unity of godhead) who has the right to be worshiped and worshiped by all His creatures, as has been the guideline and treatise taught from all prophetic and apostolic lineages, since the Prophet Adam As. to the time of the Prophet Muhammad Rasulullah SAW. Al Maududi prioritizes the aspects and implementation of pure Islamic values and principles which concern matters of Allah's sovereignty and rejects the concept of human sovereignty. Allah is the owner and maker of law (sharia) which aims to shape human life which includes matters of political, economic, educational, social, and state activities so that they become better and run according to the rules and guidelines of Islamic sharia. In this way, an atmosphere of justice is created that protects the rights of ownership and the interests of human life, so that a sense of justice, peace, order, prosperity, happiness, safety, and protection of religion, intellect, soul, property and offspring is created for all parties. The focus of Al Maududi's theory and thoughts lies in the idea of developing Islamic politics and the climax will form a pure Islamic State led by an Islamic Caliph who has been legitimized by the will and sovereignty of all Muslims-Muslims. Specifically, this aims to replace and eliminate the domination of ideology and theory by Western thinkers who are considered to be able to lead to the path of disbelief, disobedience, tyranny, and destruction. Meanwhile, the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia states that Indonesia is a state based on law (rechtsstaat) not based on mere power (machsstaat). This implies that law must play a very important and decisive role in realizing the ideals of the Indonesian nation, as well as indicating the importance of the political system of Islamic law in the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.Keywords: Al Maududi's Theory, Comparative Perspective, Indonesian Islamic Political Law.

Never Caught Twice: Horse Stealing in Western Nebraska, 1850–1890

The history of the North American West—whether real or imagined—is one in which violence looms large. The Archimedean spirals of winter counts depict men and animals red with gore; the journals of black-robed priests, fur traders, explorers, and emigrants note the ravages of war and a catalog of much smaller misdeeds. Indigenous rivals vied for control over millennia and across landscapes; European invaders charted a path of destruction across the continent, the legacy of which remains today. Murder, assault, and arson connect events as diverse as the Washita massacre and the sack of Lawrence, Kansas. To this litany of destruction, Never Caught Twice adds a seemingly innocuous transgression. Through meticulous analysis that is by turns qualitative and quantitative, the book is equally a microhistory of a particular time and a very specific place, and a grand tale about power, greed, and desire. The time and place are western Nebraska in the second half of the nineteenth century; the objects of desire are horses.From the outset, the author makes a strong case for the unique nature of his subject. Western Nebraska is not merely a place to be endured on the seemingly endless trek between Gothenburg and Scottsbluff, nor are horses mere beasts of burden. Aridity, isolation, sand-topped hills, and riparian valleys conspired to make the region a place where horses, horse owners, and thieves collided. The obvious qualities of horses—power, speed, and nimble action—made them indispensable to anyone wishing to get from one point to another. But horses’ intangible attributes—their grace, beauty, generosity, and indefatigable memories—also made them a vital part of many people’s lives. Luckett’s attention to “the miracle of the horse” allows for a truly monumental reading of horse theft—an activity that bound people together, pushed them apart, and shaped an entire continent.Never Caught Twice opens with the historical and cultural geography of western Nebraska. A summary worthy of the late D. W. Meinig points to factors that encouraged horse theft, including terrain and the presence of major wagon roads. Though the author’s reading of Plains equestrian cultures is rather conventional, he makes the familiar interesting by delving into Indigenous accounts of horse-based reciprocity. Horse raids, horse gifts, and ceremonial practices pointed to the complexities of horse wealth and ways in which horses were intertwined with human emotions and interactions. Horse theft functioned as proxy warfare (warriors seized horses instead of killing one another) and an economic system in which Indigenous communities transferred horse wealth among themselves.Anglo-Americans disrupted this delicate balance when they invaded the grasslands, decimated wild game populations, carved paths through Native homelands, and unwittingly inserted themselves into Indigenous rivalries. The United States Army, occupying a line of forts throughout the plains, often interposed itself between the two groups. Though the military carried out violent punitive campaigns against Native peoples, many army officers also helped Native people recover stolen horses, warned them to beware white thieves, and worked with Native leaders to preserve peace. The author is careful to distinguish between major military campaigns (the focus of much scholarly and popular literature) and the far less visible efforts of army officers committed to upholding treaty obligations.Never Caught Twice focuses on Anglo-American horse thieves in at least three of its six chapters; material on the habits and characteristics of outlaws functions as an ethnography of sorts. Scholars of Plains Indigenous communities—and lovers of horses—will find much of interest nevertheless.

Faith of Our Fathers: A Brief History of Catholic Traditionalism in the United States, From Triumph to Traditionis Custodes by Stuart Chessman

Reviewed by: Faith of Our Fathers: A Brief History of Catholic Traditionalism in the United States, From Triumph to Traditionis Custodes by Stuart Chessman William Dinges Faith of Our Fathers: A Brief History of Catholic Traditionalism in the United States, From Triumph to Traditionis Custodes. By Stuart Chessman. Brooklyn, NY: Angelico Press, 2022. 138pp. $17.95. In July of 2021 Pope Francis released Traditionis Custodes (TC), a motu proprio that, while not a complete suppression of the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite (Latin Tridentine Mass [LTM]), nevertheless restored the status quo ante. The document abrogated the earlier norms, instructions, and permissions of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI and made usage of the LTM much more difficult. Owing to pastoral concerns along with pressure from the traditionalist consecration threats of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, Pope John Paul II re-instated the LTM in 1984, although under strictly controlled conditions. In 2007, Pope Benedict gave what amounted to carte blanche approval for the LTM by way of his apostolic letter, Summorum Pontificum (SP). Pope Francis’s 2021 directive followed a survey of the world’s bishops indicating that use of the LTM had been “exploited to widen the gaps, reinforce the divergences and encourage disagreements,” all of which exposed the church to the “peril of division.” Are Catholicism’s neuralgic “liturgical wars” now at an end? Think again. Stuart Chessman’s short-order history echoes other traditionalist publications promoting restoration of the LTM to its “full integral expression,” while deprecating the Second Vatican Council, pillaring Pope Francis, and bemoaning the post conciliar church’s alleged “path of destruction.” Although clearly written, Faith of Our Fathers hardly passes as a history of traditionalism in any academic sense of the term. The coverage is a grab-bag of personal reflections on the blog of the [End Page 87] Society of St. Hugh of Cluny of which the author is a “leader.” The narrative consists of ten short chapters (blogs) and an appendix with several select documents expressing previous episcopal concerns surrounding use of the LTM, requirements for meeting the 1984 indult Mass stipulations, along with a short bibliography of traditionalist sources. Footnotes are sparse, unsubstantiated generalizations abound, and the author’s focus is confined to East Coast traditionalist activities, although peppered with occasional references to similar efforts abroad. Overall, Chessman gets things right regarding the enduring—and growing—interest in the LTM, especially among some younger laity and clergy alike. He correctly observes SP’s role in vindicating the LTM restorationist cause and correctly notes how social media and the blogosphere have amplified these efforts. Chessman also acknowledges Archbishop Lefebvre’s early role in pressuring the Vatican’s reinstating the LTM. He also attests to the way Pope Francis’s papacy has alienated conservative Catholics whose earlier initiatives weighed heavily toward upholding papal authority. Chessman acknowledges traditionalism’s aspirations beyond “saving the Mass,” notably the movement’s push for a full and “integral” expression of Catholicism. He notes the negative impact of the corona virus on the spread of traditionalism, infighting among traditionalists themselves, and the fact that TC will likely further intensify liturgical conflict. As with other traditionalist literature, Faith of Our Fathers draws no attention to the historical location of traditionalist Catholic dissent within America’s contemporary polarized environment, especially regarding the affinities between right-wing religion in general and the attendant concerns over globalist agendas, the woke establishment, the Great Reset, conspiracy theories, and an array of tropes surrounding what has allegedly been lost or stolen from our cultural, social, and political past—in this case, the LTM. Nor is there any serious discussion of the theological and ecclesial implications of a movement claiming the high ground of Catholic orthodoxy while simultaneously rejecting in one manner or another what the church understands as the reform imperative of a Holy Spirit-inspired ecumenical council. Faith of our Fathers would be of limited help in classroom settings with students who had little or no background knowledge of the traditionalist phenomenon and its various mutations since Vatican II. The book should, however, be on the radar of those tracking Catholicism’s liturgical wars, or of anyone doubting Pope Francis’s concern...

Experimental study of 37Cl(α,n)40K reaction in order to constrain the reaction rate of destruction of 40K in stars

40K is one of the main isotopes responsible for the radiogenic heating of the mantle in Earth-like exoplanets [1] and hence, plays a very important role in the internal geophysical dynamics of a planet. The abundance of 40K in the mantle and the core of such planets is not always possible to be determined by astrophysical observations, although constraining the nuclear reaction rates of 40K during stellar evolution can also lead to constraining the present amount of 40K in these planets, which will improve our understanding on the habitability potential of Earth-like exoplanets. This study aims to constrain the 40K(n,α)37Cl reaction rate, one of the two major destruction paths of 40K in stellar nucleosynthesis,by measuring the reverse reaction 37Cl(α,n)40K and applying the principle of detailed balance as we have done before for the 40K (40K(n,p)40Ar reaction rate) [2]. During the first set of measurements we performed differential cross-section measurements of the 37Cl(α,n1γ)40K, 37Cl(α,n2γ)40K and 37Cl(α,n3γ)40K reaction channels, for six different center of mass energies in the range between 5.1 and 5.4 MeV. The experiment took place at the Edwards Accelerator Laboratory of Ohio University. The gamma rays from the reaction channels mentioned above were detected by two LaBr3 scintillators. Using the swinger facility to change the angle of the beam-target system with respect to the detection system, we were able to take measurements for the differential cross-section at six different angles between 20° and 120° in the lab system.

Young’s double-slit experiment optimizer : A novel metaheuristic optimization algorithm for global and constraint optimization problems

Due to the global progress, the optimization problems are becoming more and more complex. Hence, deterministic and heuristic approaches are no longer adequate for dealing with such sophisticated problems. subsequently, metaheuristics have recently emerged as an effective alternative for addressing the optimization problems. This paper proposes a novel metaheuristic called Young’s Double-Slit Experiment (YDSE) optimizer, derived from a physical backdrop. The YDSE optimizer is inspired by Young’s double-slit experiment, which is regarded as one of the most well-known classical physics experiments, revealing the wave nature of light. In YDSE optimizer, each fringe represents a possible solution in the population. Many concepts are modeled from the experiment, such as monochromatic light waves, Huygens’ principle, constructive and destructive interference, wave intensity, amplitude, and path difference. The YDSE optimizer strikes a balance between exploration and exploitation by selecting either a constructive interference or a destructive interference based on the order number of the fringe. During the optimization process, the solution moves in search space based on its order number. If the solution has an odd number, it moves in the dark regions towards the central bright region, which is expected to contain the optimal solution. The algorithm exploits the promising areas in the bright fringe areas, which are assumed to contain the optimum. The performance of the YDSE optimizer is compared with another twelve metaheuristics using CEC 2014, CEC 2017, and CEC 2022. The benchmarks cover different unimodal, multimodal, hybrid, and composite test functions. Also, we consider ten constrained and unconstrained engineering optimization design problems. YDSE proved its superiority over the CEC 2014 and CEC 2017 winners, such as L-SHADE, LSHADE-cnEpSin, and LSHADE-SPACMA. The results and the statistical analysis demonstrated the outperformance of the proposed YDSE optimizer at a 95% confidence interval.

"ATP Synthase and Neuroglobin as Factors Determining the Path of Neuronal Destruction in Cerebral Ischemia"

"ATP Synthase and Neuroglobin as Factors Determining the Path of Neuronal Destruction in Cerebral Ischemia"

Trekking the Amazon with Love and Care

This essay highlights the philosophical views of the Jotï, an Indigenous group from the Venezuelan Amazon. Daily Jotï behaviors are embraced by a notion of life in which everything is interconnected (mana jtïdemame) and should be respected given its sacredness (jkïmañe). Furthermore, life is in perennial movement (jkeibïae dekae) and is designed to be carried out together in groups (uliyena majadïka). The maintenance of life is related to engaging in solidarity, reciprocity, and amicability (me madöna), with these values being the key metaphor for hunting-gathering-farming-fishing rather than predation. The universe is populated by a myriad of entities with unique capacities, volitions, and motivations (budëkïmade)—like those of people, regardless of their nonhuman appearances—evidence that the universe’s inherent condition is subjective, and all life forms originated from the same root. Likewise, no landscape or life form is pristine or final; instead, everything is potentially subject to ceaseless transformation (jka ojtali ~ jkabaemade). Those reasons provide the basis for why every person should strive for righteousness (nï jti maudöna), endeavoring to be morally good and practicing love-care with all that surrounds us (jkyo jkwainï). Love-care is the translation of a praxis considered an innate essential constituent of all persons. It is also the fundamental strategy to sustain and protect life. Given that nothing prevents a person anywhere in the world from embracing love and care as their life motto while struggling to prevent the current path of destruction of the Earth, the enactment of love-care is an endless possibility regardless of location or time.

Orthopaedic trauma epidemiology after Hurricane Maria in the Puerto Rico Trauma Centre.

Hurricane Maria is the most devastating natural phenomenon in the recent history of Puerto Rico. Due to its destructive path through the island, the Puerto Rico Trauma Center (PRTC) remained the only hospital managing orthopaedic trauma in the immediate post-disaster period. We investigated the impact of this hurricane on the orthopaedic trauma epidemiology in the PRTC. We evaluated the admissions by the orthopaedic surgery service in terms of demographics, mechanisms of injury, and orthopaedic diagnoses for twomonths after the impact of Hurricane Maria (HM) on September 20, 2017. We compared our study group with the same twomonth period for twoyears prior (2015 and 2016) and after (2018 and 2019) as control periods. A p value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. We included 384 admissions from September 20 to November 20, 2017. The majority were males (63%) and had an average age of 54years. The most-reported mechanism of injury was fall from standing height (FFSH), showing a significant increment compared with the control periods. Contrarily, motor vehicle accidents (MVA) showed a significant reduction. Among the orthopaedic diagnoses, the hip + pelvis category showed a significant decline within the study group. This study highlighted the impact of HM on the orthopaedic trauma epidemiology at the PRTC. Our findings provide valuable evidence to healthcare institutions to better prepare to manage the potential changes in the orthopaedic trauma epidemiology after a major atmospheric event.

The Effects of Tornadoes on Housing Prices in Moore, Oklahoma

This paper examines the effects of four significant tornadoes on housing prices in Moore, Oklahoma. We use a hedonic difference-in-difference approach by considering transactions made preceding and following major tornadic events in Moore (occurring in 1999, 2003, 2010, and 2013). Our dataset spans nearly 30,000 housing transactions between 1990 and 2020. The length of tornado impacts is evaluated using a set of time indicators for the years leading up to (and after) the tornadoes. We find a 2-5% decrease in housing prices during the first year after a tornado for houses in the destructive path. However, no such impacts exist in years 2-7. We also employ three different specifications (OLS, spatial lag, and spatial error) to find the most appropriate model for considering the potential spatial processes at work. The results are largely similar across specifications.

Peaceful Islam Persuasive Dialogue on The Family of Terrorists in the Middle of the Radical Islamic Movement

Efforts to deradicalize and counter radicalism based on terrorism have tended only to use an aggressive approach, even though a persuasive dialogical approach is far more significant than using a destructive path. At this point, the study in this article aims to identify in-depth the concepts and techniques offered by NU and Muhammadiyah to families exposed to radicalism. In addition, the analysis in this article also aims to analyze in-depth the strategies carried out by NU and Muhammadiyah based on radicalism in the Lamongan district. The research method used in this article is a descriptive qualitative approach using data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The study results in this article show that, First, NU and Muhammadiyah, in their efforts to prevent radicalism, also apply several approaches, such as persuasive preventive measures mediated by formal educational institutions. Through these institutions, the roles of the two mass organizations intersubjectively convey the impact of the dangers of radicalism in the nation and state. In addition to formal efforts, non-formal and informal approaches are also carried out in preventive actions against the understanding and behavior of radicalism in religion. For example, in the activities of the dhikr assembly, religious lectures, and political activities. Furthermore, in this context, NU and Muhammadiyah, as the largest community organizations in Indonesia, have always been at the forefront of prominent patrons in conveying and warning about the dangers of radicalism, either in the form of brainwashing or in the form of materially beneficial offers. Second, NU and Muhammadiyah, as the largest mass organizations in Indonesia and Lamongan, must be recognized as playing a significant role in deradicalization and counter deradicalism, both of which synergize and join hands in knitting the realization of the theology of rahmatan lil 'alamiin in the terrorism base of Lamongan district. The strategy adopted by NU and Muhammadiyah is a persuasive dialogue with the families of former terrorists who isolate themselves more from the surrounding community. This approach is considered successful in neutralizing the ideologies of radicalism in Lamongan. The Fatayat NU and Nasyiatul Aisyiah institutions are deemed to have played a significant role in realizing this persuasive dialogue with mothers and women from terrorist families.

Creative Destruction Path Selection for Industrial Park Transformation and Upgrading under the Concept of Character Town in the Era of Big Data

With the reshuffle of the global industrial structure, some industrial parks in China are facing problems such as unclear industrial positioning, unclear agglomeration effect, and lack of impetus for independent innovation. It is urgent to seek a way of transformation and upgrading. The arrival of the era of big data also provides new opportunities for the transformation of China’s industrial parks. In this context, the model of “character towns” proposed by Zhejiang Province provides a new concept for breaking the bottleneck of industrial park transformation and also provides a platform and space for the application of data technology and digital governance in the era of big data. Based on the theory of creative destruction and self-organization, this paper holds that the essence of industrial park transformation under the concept of character towns is the self-organization process of creative destruction and high-quality reconstruction. After sorting out the development process of parks in China, this paper divides industrial parks into production-oriented parks, consumption-oriented parks, and trade-oriented parks according to the economic activities classified by classical economics. By constructing a six-stage creative destruction model, this paper analyzes the path selection of transformation and upgrading of three types of parks under the concept of character towns and proposes that industrial structure replacement for the production-oriented parks, upgrading the consumption structure for the consumption-oriented parks, and change of trade control points for the trade-oriented parks are the possible transformation paths for the three types of parks.

Radical Pedagogies: Right Here, Right Now!

Fashion education is caught in a moment of intense transformation. While the fashion industry continues along a reckless path of social and environmental destruction, a new generation of students are activating our educational institutions, demanding real and radical change. Meanwhile, the theoretical field of Fashion Studies has rapidly taken a central position in imagining a new vision of fashion in a global context, re-writing problematic histories, challenging Eurocentric dominance and dismantling prevailing ideologies. This article, in the form of a manifesto for educators, calls for a return to the origins of fashion scholarship within the discipline of British Cultural Studies. It asks what we might learn from Cultural Studies’ intersection with Critical Pedagogy as a way to “do” fashion politics within our classrooms. By drawing on initiatives pioneered by the Cultural and Historical Studies Department at London College of Fashion, this manifesto explores how British Cultural Studies can be re-articulated for our current times, in order to forge new alliances between theory and practice, and enact radical action beyond the walls of our academic institutions.