Fundamental Philosophy Research Articles

Recent Advances in Minimally Invasive Local Cancer Control and Skeletal Stabilization of Periacetabular Osteolytic Metastases Under C-Arm Imaging Guidance.

Cancers are chronic manageable diseases in the era of the second phase of the Cancer Moonshot program by the US government. Patients with cancer suffer from various forms of orthopaedic morbidities, namely locomotive syndrome in cancer patients (Cancer Locomo). Type I encompasses orthopaedic conditions directly caused by cancers such as pathological fractures. Type II includes conditions caused by cancer treatments in cases of osteopenia, bone necrosis, insufficiency fractures, nonunions, and postsurgical complications. Type III defines coexisting conditions such as arthritis. The fundamental philosophy is that orthopaedic surgeons facilitate lifesaving ambulatory anticancer drug therapies by preventing and improving Cancer Locomo. Skeletal metastasis-specific procedures are evolving currently. Recently emerging percutaneous ambulatory minimally invasive procedures address skeletal reinforcement and local cancer control while avoiding many complications and drawbacks from extensive open surgical reconstructive procedures. Three-dimensional imaging techniques are useful but are not always available for acetabular procedures in all healthcare facilities. In this review, the techniques of percutaneous guidewire and antegrade cannulated screw placement under standard C-arm fluoroscopy are described in detail. In addition, cancer-induced bone loss, biomechanical data of percutaneous skeletal reinforcement, and clinical outcomes of minimally invasive procedures were reviewed.

The Mediation Effect of Customer Satisfaction in the Relationship between CSR and Financial Performance: An Empirical Study in Large Companies in Serbia

Although corporate social responsibility (CSR) can be examined from the point of view of the fundamental philosophy of business and society, many companies focus solely on profit. The main goal of this research is the investigation of the relationship between CSR and organizational financial performance, and the role of customer satisfaction in the proposed relationship. To investigate the proposed relationships, PLS–SEM analysis was performed using the statistical software Smart PLS. The sample used for this study consists of 165 large companies that operate in the Republic of Serbia, each with more than 250 employees (large organizations). The obtained results showed that in companies in Serbia, there is a positive and statistically significant relationship between CSR and customer satisfaction and a positive but statistically insignificant relationship between CSR and financial performance. Regarding the mediating role of customer satisfaction in explaining the relationship between CSR and financial performance, a positive full mediation relationship was found. Theoretical and managerial implications are also provided.

A Comparative Analysis of Social Studies Curricula for Enhancing Global Citizenship: A Case Study of New York State, the United States, and Thailand

This research aims to compare the social studies curricula of Thailand and New York State, USA, analyze their similarities and differences, and propose guidelines for improving the Thai social studies curriculum. The study employed a qualitative research methodology, using documentary analysis of the Thai Basic Education Core Curriculum B.E. 2551 (Revised B.E. 2560) in the social studies, religion, and culture learning area, and the New York State K-12 Social Studies Framework. The findings revealed that the social studies curricula of Thailand and New York State differ in many aspects, including their fundamental philosophies, goals for student development, curriculum structures, learning content, and instructional approaches. The Thai curriculum emphasizes cultivating morally good citizens with a love for the nation, while the New York curriculum focuses on developing knowledgeable, skilled citizens who actively participate in a democratic society. In today's rapidly changing world, the development of Thailand's social studies curriculum should foster 21st-century skills, digital citizenship, and a sense of global citizenship among learners while maintaining Thai identity and values. Policy-level recommendations include creating a new vision, designing a flexible curriculum, developing online platforms, and integrating artificial intelligence. At the practical level, suggestions include creating community learning innovations, using the city as a classroom, developing a competency-based curriculum, and building learning communities with local partners.

UNLEASHING THE POWER OF DEVOPS IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

In the dynamic landscape of modern software development, the adoption of DevOps practices has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing the way organizations conceive, build, deploy, and maintain software applications. This abstract provides an overview of the key concepts, benefits, and challenges associated with unleashing the power of DevOps in software development. DevOps, an amalgamation of "Development" and "Operations," is a cultural and collaborative approach that aims to bridge the gap between software development and IT operations. The fundamental philosophy of DevOps is centred on fostering seamless communication, collaboration, and integration among cross-functional teams, thereby accelerating the software development lifecycle. This abstract explores the core principles that underpin DevOps, emphasizing the importance of automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous monitoring in achieving operational excellence. The iterative nature of DevOps enables organizations to respond swiftly to changing requirements, reduce time-to-market, and enhance the overall quality of software products. Furthermore, the abstract delves into the transformative impact of DevOps on organizational culture, emphasizing the shift from traditional siloed structures to a more holistic, collaborative environment. Case studies and industry examples will be presented to illustrate successful implementations of DevOps practices, showcasing measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Despite the numerous advantages, adopting DevOps is not without its challenges. The abstract will address common hurdles faced by organizations, including cultural resistance, toolchain integration complexities, and the need for skilled personnel. Strategies to overcome these challenges will be discussed, empowering organizations to navigate the DevOps journey effectively.

Agent-Based Modelling for Scenario Analysis in Management Consulting

This paper investigates the modernization of a corporate practice called scenario analysis. It is widely used across the globe, originating from World War II, helping companies to gain a better understanding of potential future outcomes. In order to modernize scenario analysis, this paper will explore the novel approaches; of a hybrid development between agent-based modelling (ABM) and scenario analysis, the utilization of bottom-up and industry view approaches and introducing elements of human social behaviour. All these features are integrated in a single scenario analysis ABM that will model the fundamental philosophy behind the daily operations of a large corporation, such as Deloitte. This paper addresses more natural evolutions for scenarios, by looking at the firms' fundamental building blocks, rather than just an objective view based on the firms' financial statements. This model will focus upon accurate representations of the daily interactions of an enterprise, especially improving the explainability and transparency of causality in scenario analysis generated by the models, in order to achieve enduring agreements among executives about the firm's future. With this novel approach to scenario analysis, the modelling of a firm with the use of an ABM, there is the potential to provide more in-depth micro-observations of the future, rather than the conventional scenario analysis methods performed today.

Harmonizing Pancasila with Noble Technological Values amidst Digitalization

In the current epoch marked by the swift progression of digitalization, the convergence of enduring principles and state-of-the-art technology assumes a heightened significance. This paper delves into the confluence of Pancasila, the fundamental philosophy of Indonesia, with the dynamic landscape of digitalization. Employing a literature review approach, the research undertakes an exploration of existing scholarly works to shed light on the ways in which Pancasila, anchored in its core tenets of justice, unity, democracy, and humanity, can synchronize with and provide guidance for technological progress. The examination focuses on elucidating how the incorporation of Pancasila can cultivate ethical and conscientious conduct within the digital domain, fostering a societal ethos that champions noble values while embracing the advancements of technology. Through a meticulous analysis of pertinent literature, this article aspires to offer nuanced perspectives on the potential synergy between Pancasila and digitalization. Its ultimate goal is to contribute to the development of a harmonious coexistence between technology and moral values within the Indonesian context. By navigating through the intersections of tradition and innovation, the study seeks to provide valuable insights that pave the way for a balanced integration of Pancasila principles into the rapidly evolving technological landscape, fostering a society where ethical considerations remain at the forefront of progress.

Kant on Lying in Extreme Situations

Abstract A crucial issue in normative ethics concerns the morality of lying. Kant defends the view that the duty to not lie does not allow for any exceptions in practical judgments: it never is a person’s right or duty to lie. Many people abhor this view. Kantians have tried to make sense of Kant’s view (and save Kantian moral philosophy) by suggesting Kantian interpretations that are less strict. I reject the attempts to nuance the strictness of Kant’s view. I break new ground by arguing that Kant’s view is best made sense of by taking his strict stance seriously. I focus on his doctrine of virtue account against lying. Kant is not always strict on the interpretation of duties. As regards other duties he does leave (limited) room for exceptions. The strictness of the duty to not lie therefore is a special case intrinsically connected to key aspects of his fundamental philosophy. My explanation of the doctrine of virtue account starts out by focusing on the inner lie. For Kant each and every inner lie is problematic because being truthful is a condition and an integral part of the moral Denkungsart; i. e., way virtue manifests itself in the empirical world. Hence, an inner lie must be interpreted as the destruction of freedom and personhood. Kant’s doctrine of virtue view on the inner lie also implies a strict view on the outer lie. Developing this implication requires the analysis of Kant’s view on human self-knowledge and their propensity to evil.

School leaders react to the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision

“We have not yet made any large‐scale changes in response to this decision. Our admission review process already employs a holistic, committee‐based evaluation process. As such, we may not need to change fundamental philosophies or approaches. We may, however, take harder and longer looks at information in context. This can help us better understand the challenges faced by applicants regarding their living and learning environments, and how we can provide opportunities for them.

LINGUAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF THE CATEGORY OF REFERENCE (BASED ON ENGLISH, UKRAINIAN AND RUSSIAN)

The present article deals with the brief results of the research devoted to philosophical fundamentals of the category of reference as well as its representing in language. For its versatile investigation, complex, multi-paradigmal approach was applied. R

ENHANCEMENT OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS VOCATIONAL STUDENTS IN INDONESIA USING PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING-STEM BY E-LEARNING

This study aims to develop a problem-based learning model with the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) approach through e-learning in vocational high schools (SMK) to enhance learning outcomes and critical thinking skills of the students of light vehicle electrical maintenance, which is valid, practical, and effective. The design phase began with determining the fundamental philosophy, theoretical background, hypothetical model, and evaluation aspects, while exhaustive tests were conducted to validate the developed system during the development phase. Based on practical testing in four vocational high schools in Indonesia, the developed PBL-STEM e-learning system is considered valid and effective for enhancing the quality of vocational education. The critical thinking skills of experimental class students have increased, both in groups and individually, as indicated by the progressive percentage increase of 38.32%. The application of this model has proven to be effective in enhancing critical thinking, skills.

Philosophy of the Future in the Context of Scientific and Pedagogical Workers Training and Artificial Intelligence Application

The article is aimed to introduce a conceptual and categorical framework of the future, to analyse the philosophical fundamentals of scientific and pedagogical workers training and artificial intelligence application, and to reveal applicable scenarios of establishment of efficient training in future in the context of application of artificial intelligence. Methodology: To conduct the research thoroughly we used mixed methodology. A scientific literature review was used in order to establish the theoretical basics of the investigation, to clarify the relevant ideas, and to develop the research methodology. During the investigation the most recent 41 papers devoted to the philosophy of future-focused education and application of artificial intelligence were selected to describe the problem accurately. To collect data the questionnaires, surveys and online data acquisition were applied. The research included three stages and lasted during September, 2021 – May, 2023. The research involved 119 scientific and pedagogical workers from institutions of higher education including instructors, post-graduate students and undergraduates. Results: The research interpreted the category artificial intelligence from the philosophical perspective, described the applications of artificial intelligence in the process of training of scientific and pedagogical workers at the institutions of higher education, and elaborated the model of artificial intelligence application while training scientific and pedagogical workers. Also, four future-focused scenarios to implement the model were outlined. Scientific Novelty: The study initially represents a unique perspective of philosophical interpretation of the future. Also, it brings original ideas to design the model of artificial intelligence application while training scientific and pedagogical workers that has not been done before. Conclusion: The model can be used for the improvement of scientific and pedagogical workers training at the institutions of higher education and prepare them to future transformation within the educational environment.

Shortcomings of shear wall design as per IS:13920–2016

Reinforced concrete shear walls are almost routinely used in multi-storeyed buildings due to their increased strength, stiffness, and ductility considerations. Shear walls are typically stiffer than regular frame elements. Hence, are subjected to more lateral forces during response to earthquakes. Reinforced concrete walls subjected to compression along with flexure are similar to columns and hence need similar methodology. For a section subjected to compression and flexure, two equilibrium conditions namely force and moment equilibrium equations needs to be solved for any specific load combination. This being a cumbersome and complex proposition, design charts, similar to columns should be used for shear wall design. However, IS 13920:2016 provides closed form expressions for estimation of moment capacity of rectangular RC walls without boundary elements combining these two equilibrium equations by using certain assumption and simplifications which are not conforming to the fundamental philosophies of limit state method as per IS 456–2000. These closed form expressions have several limitations and constraints and the equations are not valid for all the probable positions of neutral axis. In the present work the shortcomings of the codal methodology of shear wall design have been highlighted and method of development of proper design aids for shear wall design have been outlined.

A study on the educational aspects of Marxist philosophy of practice

This study will help us comprehend Marxist practice philosophy's educational aspects. Forty students were asked to complete a questionnaire and provide their information. And display it using descriptive statistics. This talk will examine how Marx's promotion theories and subsequent Marxism affected the study of various worker organizations. It summarizes Marx's political economy's fundamental philosophies, historical hypotheses, and studies. It differentiates between more fundamental and optimistic variants of the Marxist hypothesis. It then demonstrates how these ideas were applied to analyzing significant hierarchies, differentiates between Marxist and non-Marxist approaches, and provides a fundamental and optimistic interpretation of Marxism. I believe Marx encouraged the development of additional Marxist educational theories. Education implies that it is not essential to the process of "becoming" like the ingrained process that enables it but exists in other facets of human existence. Our collective human abilities and powers It is also the fact that our continued existence can be viewed as a collection of numerous distinct and distinct parts rather than as a whole of interconnected links. The instructional method is at its peak when illustrations are structured in the applied examination of genuine societal wholeness and supported by verified realism research. Aggregation is essential for outstanding instructional approaches because it enables the student - the future laborer - to "see society from the center, as a conscious whole," and so "act to modify reality."

Kereke Ya Sephiri: A Study of a Secret Society in Botswana and South Africa

The difference between esotericism and exoterism is unlike the difference between circles and rectangles. It is also not the difference between the size and relevance of a specific body of knowledge in circulation. It is rather the extent of the circulation, acceptance, understanding, and meaning of a particular body of knowledge, philosophy, or worldview, over the spiritual and socio-political life of diverse categories of people in society. The infancy of the academic study of esotericism, as well as its interdisciplinary nature, militate against the crystallization of a universally accepted definition of the term 'esotericism'. The various definitions of the term by researchers consistently relate to their research interests. In line with Faivre's concern with the forms of thought of esoteric movements (Faivre 1996), as well as the preoccupation that Versluis has with gnosis generation in esoteric movements (Versluis n.d), our study of Kereke ya Sephiri in Botswana and South Africa examines a) the cultural and religious contexts in which Frederick Modise, a gnostic in his own right, generated the underlying gnosis of his secret society, and b) the import of the content of this visionary mystical revelation in the spiritual and social lives of members of this secret society1. The study of the Setswana term, Kereke ya Sephiri (church of a secret, referring to a Christian-based secret society), is a study of African esotericism in South Africa and Botswana. The principal academic interest in the study of esotericism lies in our quest to identify the fundamental tenets of the worldviews of the specific esoteric society, the eclectic nature of its philosophy, and how this philosophy relates to the orthodoxy of the day (Christianity in this instance). We do so by concentrating on the form of thinking, engendered by esoteric practices. Esoteric groups do not appear or exist within cultural voids. For this reason, by identifying the eclectic or syncretic nature of the fundamental philosophy (gnosis) of these groups, we trace the cultural influences involved in the emergence and consolidation of these worldviews and philosophies. This study shows that African esotericism is not always antithetic or subversive of dominant or institutionalized Christianity.

Utilizing the Framework of Life Skills Development to Promote Social–Emotional Learning in Elementary Physical Education

The purpose of this article is to demonstrate how elementary physical education (PE) teachers can incorporate social emotional learning (SEL) and life skills into their teaching. Within school-based PE, the ability to foster SEL competencies has been the traditional focus. However, even with the recognized differences between youth sport and PE, the application of life skills holds much merit within PE settings, due, in part, to the fundamental philosophies that underpin PE.

Reflexões bioéticas sobre vida e saúde na região amazônica

Abstract This work approaches the complex relationship between humans and the environment, preconizing the vital relationships established by the nature itself to subsist. To that end, exploratory research on environmental bioethics, structured from philosophical fundaments, was carried out. With a systemic point of view, it seeks to build and consolidate, deductively, a practical ethic that stimulates the necessary preservation of the Amazonian region. It designs, then, a narrative literary review, focusing on historical-mythological aspects of Amazon, deforestation and fires, and laws regarding health problems, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary diagnosis. As a result, it urges the discussion on the impacts of human activities, considering links of prevention and responsibility based on values of goodness, justice, and equilibrium, and keeping in mind that harmony and care are principles inherent to existence itself.

Designing affordances of future heritage: a conversation with Ronald and Erik Rietveld of RAAAF

In this interview article, we present a unique marriage of architecture heritage design and fundamental philosophy exemplified in the built works by Rietveld Architecture-Art-Affordances (RAAAF), a studio that works at the intersection of visual art, experimental architecture, and philosophy based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The conversation with Prix de Rome laureate Ronald Rietveld and Socrates Professor in Philosophy Erik Rietveld took place during the field visit to three RAAAF’s projects — Bunker 599 (2013), Deltawerk // (2018), and Still Life (2019) — where we examine the potential of affordance-based approach for rethinking and creating built heritage as (re)activation of past, present, and future.

The Theory of Natural-Artificial Intelligence

In recent times, mankind is seeking for certain peculiar solutions to multiple facets containing an identically very fundamental philosophy i.e., certainly intend to have indeterminism as a primordial prerequisite; however, that indeterminism is itself like a void filled with determinism as analogous to the quantum computing as qubits and the corresponding complexity. In the meantime, there are algorithms and mathematical frameworks and those in general; yield the required distinctions in the underlying theories constructed upon principles which then give rise to respective objectifications. But, when it comes to the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, then there find some mathematical gaps in order to connect other regimes in relation of one and the other. The proposed discovery in this paper is about quilting some of those gaps as like the whole structure of Artificial Intelligence is yet to be developed in the realm concerning with responsive analysis in betwixt to humans and machines or beyond to such analogy. Hence, the entire introduction & incitement of this theory is to mathematically determine the deep rationality as responsive manifestation of human brain with a designed computing and both with the highest potential degree of attributions or overlaps and both the conditions will be shown mathematically herewith as identifications that make each other separate and clear to persuade.

Review of Mapping Abundance for a Planetary Future: Kanaka Maoli and Critical Settler Cartographies in Hawai'i by Candace Fujikane (Duke University Press)

Employing the teachings of Indigenous cartographic practices to trouble the Western epistemologies of subdivision that underpin private property development, Candace Fujikane's 'Mapping Abundance for a Planetary Future' charts out an unabashedly hopeful vision for futures that exceed the dictates of capitalist accumulation. Abundance, as Fujikane shows throughout, is not an ungrounded future wish, or a hazily-defined otherwise that we must collectively imagine. It has already been mapped out for us by Indigenous peoples—in her example, Kanaka Maoli—who have long thrived according to fundamental philosophies of cultivation and relationality.

災害医療への艦船活用に関する不整合性―内閣府検討会と病院船推進法―

Japanese government has been studying how to use the ships to enrich the content in relief measures for dealing with disaster. For more effective use, an improvement of operation and a systematize advance step by step on preparation in peace time. The Investigative commission by the government regarding “Hospital ship” from 1991 reported a negative conclusion in March 2021. In the report, the experts of the commission are aiming to solve not only the huge cost of construction, maintenance, and operation, but also the securing of hundreds of medical staff and ship staff, and the measures for utilization in peacetime, that called “Three major issues.” Just two months after the report, the Diet enacted the “Japan promote act of Hospital ship.” The law consists of articles that contradict the report of the commission. This indicates that the use of ships for disaster medical care has shifted from technical projects to political projects. This paper reconsiders the discussions by experts at the commissions, and proposes the merchant ships utilization method by utilizing barges for acute-phase disaster medical care consistency with the fundamental philosophy of said law.