Responsible Freedom Research Articles

Menilik Demokrasi Pendidikan Ki Hajar Dewantara dalam Kelas Kontemporer

This study aims to explore how teacher interpret and implement Ki Hajar Dewantara's educational democracy in contemporary classrooms. The research employs a qualitative method with a single case study design, where data were collected through open-ended interviews and observations of a teacher applying democratic principles in their classroom. The data were processed using thematic analysis with descriptive coding. The findings reveal four main themes: (1) Democratic Values in Education through Ki Hajar Dewantara’s Philosophy, (2) Educational Democracy within the Framework of the Trilogi Kepemimpinan, (3) Innovation in Democratic Education, and (4) The Challenges of Democracy in Contemporary Classrooms. The results show that the teacher interprets Dewantara’s democratic principles as responsible freedom for students to express their opinions and equal rights regardless of background. This is implemented through the Leadership Trilogy, positioning the teacher as a role model, replacing punishment with class agreements, and fostering a positive classroom environment. The teacher also applies democratic principles by incorporating local approaches, experiential learning, and integrating spiritual aspects to counter neoliberalism and neoconservatism in education. The challenges faced by the teacher in implementing educational democracy relate to the ever-changing kodrat alam and kodrat zaman of students, as well as differing views among the Tripusat Pendidikan. However, these challenges are addressed through reflection and self-improvement.

European Perspectives on Public Benefit in Relation to Food: Insights from a Serious Game Approach

There is limited understanding of what constitutes public benefit from the perspective of the public, and none that we are aware of related to food consumer science. The purpose of this study is to contribute towards a better understanding of public benefit as a whole and its connection to food choice, essential to driving progress towards responsible consumption and healthier diets. Public benefit, associated trade-offs and responsible actors were investigated via written questions, and food choice was explored during group discussions using the PlayDecide methodology. Adults (n = 105) were recruited in six European countries (Denmark, Germany, Italy, Slovakia, Spain and the UK) and stratified by attained education. Our findings indicate that assumptions should not be made that there is general consensus about what constitutes public benefit, especially with regard to consumer food choice. Group discussions around food-related freedom of choice, education, agency and responsibility suggested that private and public benefit are neither mutually exclusive nor automatically complementary. The serious game approach employed affected a change in participants’ public benefit perceptions, demonstrating its potential to better evaluate the connections between private interests and the common good through meaningful public deliberation.

Existential themes of the 2020s syndemic polycrisis

AbstractThe coronavirus and anti‐Black racial violence dual pandemics of the early 2020s brought multiple existential concerns that aligned with the four existential givens of human experience, namely, life and death anxiety, community and isolation, meaning‐making and absurdity, freedom of choice and responsibility compared to determinism, and existential guilt and shattering. These themes are examined through an analysis and summary of the seven articles included in this special issue. These seven articles substantiate a need for further research and widely implemented interventions that emphasize culturally affirming and sustaining humanistic and existential counseling practices paired with advocacy for systemic change that enhances community solidarity alongside meaning‐making and identity preservation. This approach aims to support people from marginalized communities in navigating compounded challenges during dual crises such as the early 2020s syndemic polycrisis.

Education for Responsible Freedom in the Teaching of Karol Wojtyła – John Paul II

The purpose of this article is an attempt to show, based on selected excerpts from the works of Karol Wojtyła – John Paul II, the specificity of education oriented towards discovering the truth about a man as a worthy, free and responsible being, in need of upbringing. The performed analyses make it possible to see in responsible freedom, the axiological category and the basic attributes of human existence in its relation to the essence of education, the mature humanity of a person and the present day. They indicate the unquestionable value of the message of Karol Wojtyła -John Paul II, in this regard.

CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH MEDIA DISCOURSE: LINGUISTIC, PRAGMATIC, SOCIAL AND DIGITAL ASPECTS

The academic paper analyzes the linguopragmatic, social, and digital aspects of contemporary English-language media discourse, with a focus on its role in shaping public opinion and cultural perceptions. The introduction examines the relevance and importance of English-language media in the modern globalized world, emphasizing their impact on intercultural communication and public consciousness. The present research primarily analyzes the linguopragmatic features of English-language media discourse, in particular, the use of language strategies for achieving communicative goals. The academic paper considers how language tools influence the formation of messages and their perception by the audience. The focus is then shifted to the social and cultural aspects of media discourse. An analysis is conducted of the ways the media influence the formation and maintenance of gender stereotypes, as well as how they reflect and can potentially impact racial and ethnic representations in society. The scientific work examines the ways in which the media can enhance or provoke public debate on these important issues, as well as their role in shaping cultural identities. This is followed by a discussion of the digital transformation of English-language media discourse, with a focus on the role of social media and digital strategies in communication. The conclusions emphasize the significance of the balance between freedom of speech and media responsibility. The need to combat disinformation and increase the media literacy of the audience is emphasized. The academic paper suggests directions for further studies, in particular, analyzing the impact of English-language media discourse on different cultural contexts and developing strategies to ensure objectivity in media content. The research results have practical implications for developing media strategies and raising the level of media literacy, as well as for understanding the impact of media on modern society and intercultural interactions.

Exploring the values of democracy in the foreign language classroom

Methodological approaches to the integration of democratic values into the process of teaching foreign languages are considered in the article. It explores how language teaching and learning can be used to promote civic awareness, critical thinking, and tolerance among students. The main attention is paid to the analysis of pedagogical strategies that allow to effectively include elements of democracy in the curriculum. The importance of using authentic materials and interactive learning methods that contribute to the understanding and assimilation of democratic values, are emphasized. Attention is focused on the fact that learning a foreign language can become a platform for discussing such important topics as human rights, equality, freedom of speech and social responsibility. The study provides examples of successful educational programs and specific tasks that were implemented in the educational process and demonstrated good results in the formation of democratic values among students. Challenges that educators may face are also discussed and recommendations for overcoming them are offered. The article aims to encourage teachers to more actively use the principles of democracy in their classrooms and to show teachers that a foreign language is not only a means of communication, but also a tool for educating conscious and responsible citizens. The proposed methods and approaches can be useful for teachers of different levels of education and specialties who seek to integrate democratic values into their pedagogical practice.

Взаимоотношения науки и нравственности: философский аспект

The article discusses the key problems and leading approaches to understanding the relationship between science and morality. The historical analysis of the change of the idea of ethical neutrality to the trend of moral conditionality of science is carried out. A philosophical analysis of the dichotomy, including freedom of scientific search and social responsibility of a scientist, led to the conclusion that any scientific research affecting the field of activity and interests of both the current and future generations should be subject to a transparent, comprehensive and broad discussion. The necessity of developing an ethical code of a scientist and ways of controlling scientific activity adequate to the current stage of development of science and society as a whole is substantiated.

Purpose and specifics of the constitutional and legal responsibility of the participants in the election process

The article is devoted to the study of the purpose and specifics of the constitutional and legal responsibility of the participants of the election process.
 It has been established that currently there is insufficient research on the systematic analysis of constitutional and legal responsibility. Ukrainian legislation regulates various types of legal liability, such as civil, criminal, and administrative, but it is little improved with regard to constitutional and legal liability. The term “constitutional and legal responsibility” is not used in the Constitution of Ukraine, although there are separate provisions related to this form of responsibility. This limits the possibility of using constitutional and legal responsibility to perform various tasks provided for by the constitutional law of Ukraine.
 It was determined that constitutional and legal responsibility has a political nature and can arise even in the absence of violations of the law. In this context, constitutional responsibility is associated with actions that are viewed from a political point of view as negative. An example of such responsibility is the collective responsibility of the government before the parliament, which is provided for in Article 87 of the Constitution of Ukraine. Although this form of responsibility has a political aspect, it cannot be considered full-fledged political responsibility, since political responsibility and legal responsibility are different concepts. One of the differences of legal responsibility is that it is tied to the violation of legal norms, and this involves the application of appropriate coercive measures or sanctions, which are established by law.
 It is emphasized that it is important to create effective regulation of this issue, to ensure a balance between freedom of speech and responsibility for spreading false information. The law should require mandatory fact-checking before publishing information in mass media or social networks during election campaigns.
 Arguably, the development and implementation of electronic platforms for engaging citizens in the electoral process can simplify and improve their participation, including electronic voting, online consultations and other interactive means of communication with citizens.

Kerajinan Memayet Perempuan Dayak Pampang sebagai Bentuk Penguatan Budaya terhadap Ekonomi Keluarga

This study aims to convey that Pampang Dayak traditional women with carving crafts have cultural awareness. Women who are often misunderstood can only have power in domestic affairs. In fact, women or like men have the same freedom of choice and responsibility. Customary regulations are often seen as a form of shackles to women's self-freedom. However, when the customary system has elements of gender justice in the division of tasks between men and women, a powerful customary social order will be formed. The method used by the author is ethnography, through an empirical approach by interviewing Dayak bead craftsmen. The results of the study show that the creativity and productivity of Pampang Dayak women have succeeded in empowering and strengthening the economy for their families. The great opportunity for economic turnover through the cultural tourism sector is well read by Pampang Dayak women, both in making crafts and traditional banquets. The movement of the family economy and traditional tourism festivals will have a rotational impact on the culture of the Pampang Dayak Village to further develop

EXISTENTIALISM IN ARABIC LITERATURE: PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS, MODELS, FIGURES, AND CRITICISM

This article discusses existentialism in Arabic literature. The purpose of this study is to describe the philosophical foundations that underlie existentialism, models or forms of existentialism, figures who apply existentialism in their literature works, critiques of existentialism. The method used in collecting data is the technique of looking at notes on reference sources in books related to existentialism. The results of the study show that the foundations philosophical of existentialism is that humans have the highest authority in governing themselves with responsible freedom. The models that appear in this exsistentialism are novels, dramas, poetry with themes of anxiety, sadness and others. Arab literary figures who apply this exsistentialism in their works include: 'Abd al-Rahman Badawi, Khalil al-Hawi, Abd al-Wahab al-Bayati, Taufiq al-Hakim. Later in its development, existentialism received some criticism because of its extreme ideas which were contrary to what was brought by Islam, that humans must believe in God and the values of intellectual heritage.

Loss of control of the pandemic during vaccination in Uruguay

In countries where lockdown was not strictly enforced during vaccination and the vaccination rate was near 1% of the population per day, a loss of control or a multiplying effect in virus spread was observed when the vaccination program was implemented. Particularly, in Uruguay between March and June 2021, there was a clear link between the vaccination rate and the number of positive cases of SARS-CoV-2 observed each day. The peaks in the vaccination rate by day were followed by peaks in positive cases with an 8-day lag. Typically, 10% to 20% non-detected positive cases are considered superspreaders due to their high viral load despite experiencing mild or no symptoms. These superspreaders or undetected positive cases were responsible for 80% of the virus's spread. The data we got access to allow us to define a cohort study for whole individuals being vaccinated during 5 consecutive days during March 2021 when vaccination starts. In this cohort there was a 75% reduction in tested positive cases in vaccinated individuals compared to what was expected. We have some extra data that suggest these number were maintained during the 4 months with high vaccination rate. We propose that this reduction is due to individuals they thought they were experiencing side effects from the vaccine and were not tested, but in fact they had COVID. These non-tested positives individuals, representing nearly 5% of positive cases per day, may have unknowingly become superspreaders, increasing the odds ratio to be infected during vaccination by 1.20x to 1.4x compared to a non-vaccination situation with same control measures applied. Previously, Uruguay had been considered one of the first countries in the world in pandemic management for a year without vaccination, with a particular health politic: “responsible freedom”. However, during a period of four months with high vaccination rate in 2021, the country exhibited the worst levels of disease Worldwide, applying the same politic.

Hiking the Via Alpina

Abstract Can long-distance hiking present an alternative to the mechanisation, uncertainty and alienation of contemporary European life? Through interviews with hikers on the Via Alpina in the European Alps, we explore this question, applying Ning Wang's insights on tourism as exemplifying the ambivalence of modernity. Modern technologies increase communications, mobility and efficiency, while enabling leisure space for tourism. Via Alpina hikers do not ‘opt out’ of the social frameworks governed by Logos modernity but undertake solitary walking in search of an intrapersonal existential authenticity by reconnecting with nature, the body and an alternative experience of time. The Logos-directed elements of planning and navigating through digital devices are limited to the essential required to progress on the path and enable them to inhabit smooth time, free of the restrictive syncopations of work schedules and pressing obligations. Thus, hikers harness Logos modernity to enhance the Eros space of sensuality and emotional release. Through knowledge learned along the way, hikers strive for a positive, responsible freedom that broadens their sense of being in the world.

AUTONOMOUS LEARNING – A THEORETICAL APPROACH

Autonomy is a pedagogical concept with multiple educational dimensions, the most important correlative notions being involvement, freedom of choice, responsibility, critical thinking, and metacognition. Educational autonomy is a pedagogical concept with multiple educational dimensions, important correlative notions being activation, freedom of choice, responsibility, critical thinking, and metacognition. The common teacher-student actions aim to increase the student's autonomy and include the acquisition of meta-knowledge and the use of meta-cognitive strategies, reflection on knowledge, performing self-evaluations and co-evaluations, combining individual activity with cooperative work activities, and mutual exchanges. The student thus contributes responsibly to his own training, (self) training. The autonomy of the student is objectified in the management of the new knowledge, in setting their own goals and strategies of learning and training, in the hierarchy of priorities, in the design of the strategies of (self) monitoring and self-evaluation, in the curricular management, in the time management. Just like self-education, self-training refers to the conscious, voluntary processes, in which the person undertakes actions aimed, consciously, at qualitative transformations, which lead to the development of his own personality. In self-training, "learning to learn" is essential, understood as the assimilation of cognitive/intellectual and metacognitive skills, contributing to the transformation of self-instruction and self-training into a necessity.

Комунікативна культура і філософія моралі

Abstract. The scientific analysis of state-first processes regarding the functioning of the principles of tolerant cooperative interaction in social life gives grounds for drawing attention to the methodological foundations of the legal consciousness of civil society. Verbal/non-verbal aggression during the war for nine years destroys his spiritual values. The deepening of the signs of decline in the normativity of the foundations of tolerant communication leads to the leveling of the principles of freedom of speech, justice and responsibility. These processes are intensifying with the intensification of the information war against Ukraine, the methods of which are becoming new and unpredictable. Language processes are the basis of this phenomenon. Manifestations of a low level of verbal and legal culture deform state and legal reality. Freedom of speech has led to a drop in the level of use of language and etiquette norms and their transformation (to a certain extent) into hate speech. The issues of the ethics of discourse, "dialogical anthropology" are recorded not only as scientific textual universal actions, but primarily as such, which foresee the need for increased legal responsibility for violation of norms of communicative freedom. The article is devoted to newly emerging trends in social communication, which significantly worsen the general cultural level of subjects of law. This is explained by insufficient research attention to the problems of verbal deficiencies in the interaction of communicators. We are talking about changes in the national way of thinking and speaking and their modern deformations caused by the terrorist aggression of a neighboring state and a number of other objective reasons. Unethical intentions signal a wide range of unexplored consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the undeveloped methods of overcoming psycho-sociolinguistic problems related to existence, logic and ethics. The need for responsible communicators to cultivate public discourse and dialogue narrative with caveats regarding communicative irresponsibility was noted. At the household level, the latter can sometimes acquire the characteristics of a verbal/non-verbal crime.

The tradeoff between an open or closed unit for residents with dementia: a qualitative study

There is growing attention for freedom of movement as part of person-centred dementia care. Although a closed door can reduce safety risks, it also reduces quality of life. Care organization tanteLouise strives for maximum responsible freedom for residents with dementia. Nevertheless, residents are sometimes transferred from an open to a closed psychogeriatrics (PG) department. To explore healthcare professionals' considerations in transferring residents from an open to a closed psychogeriatrics [PG] ward within tanteLouise. Semi-structured in-depth interviews with carers and nurses from open and closed PG and a multidisciplinary focus group. The data has been analyzed thematically. According to the participants, both open and closed PG can provide a suitable living environment, depending on individual residents. Open PG facilitates freedom and self-direction, and closed PG offers security, structure and expert guidance. Before a transfer, the multidisciplinary team discusses possibilities and risks on open PG. Despite this, residents regularly move to closed PG without a valid reason. Participants strive for more freedom for residents with dementia, for which they believe preconditions are still lacking. The provided structure and expert guidance on closed PG must also be present on open PG to maintain freedom for residents with dementia. In addition, a culture change and preconditions from the organization are necessary.

DISPARITAS PUTUSAN HAKIM PIDANA BERKUALITAS YANG MENCERMINKAN RASA KEADILAN DALAM SISTEM HUKUM INDONESIA

Republic of Indonesia as required in Article 24 of the Republic of Indonesia. Indonesia. Judges are free from any coercion and/or pressure from anyone in carrying out their judicial but are free to do whatever they want. The principle of freedom of judges refers to the independence or independence of the judiciary to provide objective and fair decisions. Indonesian judges understand and carry out the meaning of the freedom of judges by carrying out the main duties of judicial power in accordance with procedural law and applicable law, namely freedom of responsibility, corridors of freedom of order in applicable laws and regulations, freedom from government, and interests. groups, pressure groups, print media influence, electronic media, and influential individuals.

Faux Semblants: A Critical Outlook on the Commercialization of Digital Art

Heralded by promises for the long-awaited economic empowerment of digital art and the paradigmatic shift of creative production, the art market’s fusion with blockchain technologies and the crypto economy has polarized opinions among artists, cultural workers, and economists. Its capricious dynamics and exuberance largely shroud the continuation of the art market’s ideology and the reinforcement of the disturbing political vectors of the crypto/blockchain complex. In this paper, I address several interrelated aspects of art tokenization in a compact and comprehensive critical framework that may be useful for a constructive discourse of contemporary digital art. By focusing on the core poetic principles of artmaking—which concern the historically informed autonomy of expression and socially responsible freedom of creative thinking—I identify some of the prospects for advancing digital art towards an ethically coherent and epistemologically relevant expressive stratum. The opening sections Introduction, Markets, and Contrivances outline the art market, its adoption of crypto technologies, and its influences on the production and expressive modes of digital art. Sections Ideologies and Myths describe the ideological and technical issues of the crypto economy, while Shams and Fallouts delve into the conceptual shortcomings and ethical, political, and creative consequences of the standard art tokenization rhetoric. The closing sections Options and Conclusion present the considerations for a productive assessment of blockchain technologies in digital art and summarize some of the alternative approaches for navigating and interfacing with the crypto art world.

COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN URUGUAY AND THE NEED FOR A PERSON AND SOCIAL CENTERED MEDICINE

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Uruguayan government decided to call for an attitude of responsible freedom of the population and created an Honorary Scientific Advisory Group (GACH). The intention was to report the scientific evidence available on the health situation with transparency and technical independence and to recommended interventions. This paper aims (1) to analyze the strategy to combat the COVID-19 pandemic used in Uruguay from the perspective and principles of person-centered medicine (PCM), (2) to report and examine from a broad perspective the policy regarding health authorities, scientific evidence and population, and (3) to discuss the importance of mental health and behavioral monitoring for identifying vulnerable groups that require special attention and care.
 Methods: Retrospective and narrative analysis of the creation of a socioeconomic and behavioral observatory [OSEC], critical evaluation of key data collection on population mental health, and assessment of the influence of OSEC in the context of the pandemic in Uruguay. T-test was used to assess mean differences of mental health trends in the general population using GHQ-12 panel data. The article presents the results obtained on the country’s mental health data through the analysis of a helpline consultations and a digital panel survey of a representative sample of the Uruguayan population. Screening instruments were used, which allowed for an identification of risk groups.
 Results: The evidence shows the impact of the pandemic on the emotional distress of the population, indicating that the population discomfort decreased significantly when the pandemic situation began to improve. In addition, differences according to socioeconomic status and age groups were observed, showing that the most disadvantaged had significantly higher levels of emotional distress than those of the middle and upper class, at all times of analysis.
 Conclusions: Apparently, it is possible to extend the principles of beneficence, autonomy, and justice applied at the individual level to the level of collective health policies. This is essential to achieve the active participation of the population in their self-care and to promote greater and more transparent communication with the health and scientific fields. It is also necessary to adopt a holistic, biopsychosocial perspective, which makes it possible to identify the vulnerable sectors of society and the areas in which special attention is required.

Beyond Controversial Speeches: Ideologies of Duterte as Philippine President

The study examined the ideologies embedded in the speeches of President Duterte on controversial issues using a qualitative design, mainly through a Critical Discourse Analysis of Fairclough. The material used was the ten speeches of Duterte from 2016-2019 that contained controversial topics. The study’s results revealed that his ideologies include negative representation, freedom of speech, social responsibility and good governance, transformational leadership, anti-corruption policy, liberal democracy, protection and security, public order and trust, civil service, and love for the country. These related beliefs and his policies form the basis of how he views things around him and the proper role of government in society as the Philippine president. By analyzing his language and the underlying meaning of his words and uncovering the ideologies underpinning discourse, people would get to know his beliefs, positions, and ideas in various matters, assisting them in interpreting issues, events, and conditions.

Islamic Governance for Managing Banking Performance Assessment

This research developed the Islamic governance model for assessing sharia banking performance management. This research engaged with mixed methods by combining a positive or quantitative paradigm approach and an interpretive paradigm. The quantitative approach was carried out using Factor Analysis with Structural Equation Modeling. Data collection was executed using the observation technique, three in-depth interviews, documentation in building the sharia governance model, and questionnaires distributed to respondents to measure more dominant indicators in building the sharia governance model. The result of the analysis scores demonstrated that the moral and integrity variable exhibited the best goodness of fit model. It was followed by independence and responsible freedom; continuous improvements; honesty; positive thinking; balance, transparency and openness; belief and faith; accountability; professionalism; spirit; management; fulfilment of trust; intelligence; leadership; and justice. Keywords: Islamic governance, Islamic banking, performance