Human Characteristics Research Articles

The Pragmatic Analysis of Deixis in Hotel Transylvania Movie Script 2012

This study examines the pragmatic analysis of deixis in the script of the 2012 animated film Hotel Transylvania. The study utilises a qualitative descriptive research approach to define the type of deixis, elucidate their function of deixis, and analyze their pragmatic role, encompassing personal, spatial, temporal, discourse, and societal deixis, as manifested in the film's conversation. Employing Yule’s (1996) and Levinson’s (1983) frameworks, the results indicate that personal deixis predominates the script, delineating relationships and emotional profundity, especially between Dracula and his daughter, Mavis. Spatial deixis differentiates the monster hotel as a secure refuge from the human realm, hence reinforcing theme dichotomies. Temporal deixis organises the narrative chronology, generating suspense and emphasising generational disparities. Discourse deixis preserves cohesiveness and amplifies humour, whereas social deixis highlights hierarchy and closeness in character interactions. The study emphasises that deixis not only aids communication but also enriches storytelling by connecting linguistic expressions to wider narrative and emotional contexts. This research enhances pragmatic studies by providing insights on deixis in animated films, specifically in interactions between human and supernatural characters, thereby deepening the comprehension of language use in varied narrative contexts.

Human in Xunzi’s Socio-Political Thought: Implications for Educational Reform in Vietnam

This study examines Xunzi’s philosophy on humanity and its relevance to contemporary educational reform in Vietnam. Xunzi, 荀子 (316– 237 BCE), a prominent philosopher of ancient China, is known for his assertion that “human nature is inherently evil.” His socio-political philosophy emphasizes the role of education in shaping human character and fostering social order. Through a materialist perspective, Xunzi proposed methods such as self-cultivation, adherence to moral principles, and active engagement in society as pathways to achieving individual and societal harmony. The study highlights the historical significance of Xunzi’s ideas in addressing modern educational challenges in Vietnam, including the identification and development of talent, the prioritization of moral education, the central role of teachers, and the implementation of diverse and dynamic teaching methods. The findings suggest that Xunzi’s philosophical insights offer valuable lessons for building an education system that aligns with the principles of equity, innovation, and moral integrity in a rapidly changing society.

Comprehensive evaluation of humanistic qualities and mental health of computer science teachers based on biomechanical algorithms

Comprehensive evaluation of humanistic qualities and mental health of computer science teachers based on biomechanical algorithms

The Enlightenment of Hu Shi’s Literary Wisdom on Modern Education: Language, Thought, and Humanistic Spirit

Hu Shi’s literary wisdom is actually important for changing modern Chinese social thoughts and literary ideas. It also has a great impact on education. By promoting the Vernacular Movement, Hu Shi made literature more relevant to normal people. He encouraged innovative ways of teaching language and moved away from traditional classical Chinese. This made education more accessible and practical for the general population. The popularization of vernacular education not only improved students’ language expression skills but also increased their interest in and effectiveness of learning. At the same time, Hu Shi’s literary criticism emphasized emotional expression and the analysis of social realities, fostering students’ critical thinking and independent exploration. He suggested that students should think carefully about the thoughts and emotions behind literary works. This may help them improve their ability to analyze issues and question traditional beliefs. Furthermore, Hu Shi focuses on the importance of a humanistic spirit and moral education, arouses students’ emotional resonance with literature, and helps them establish a correct outlook on life and values. He thinks that the humanistic spirit is the main component of education. By learning literature, students can get a broader mind and a deeper understanding of culture. In summary, Hu Shi’s thoughts about literature not only helped boost literary creation but also offered valuable enlightenment for modern educational theory and practice. His ideas have created new ways for education, helping to develop future talents equipped with independent thinking, critical reasoning, and deep humanistic qualities.

Crisis of shared affect in human-animal relationship in Philip K. Dick’s Do androids dream of electric sheep?

Background: Philip K. Dick’s novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? critiques humanity's failure to achieve intersubjective transformation and highlights the breakdown of shared emotional connections. The narrative delves into human characters’ obsession with owning pets, revealing their motivations as less empathetic and more rooted in reinforcing human centralism. Objective: This study investigates the human-animal relationship and human characters’ fixation with animals in the novel, employing posthumanist perspectives to explore interspecies relationality and the concept of companion species. Methods: The study employs a qualitative research design and textual analysis method to examine the primary text. It draws theoretical insights from posthumanism, particularly the works of Donna Haraway and other leading scholars on interspecies relationality. Secondary sources, including books, journal articles, and critical reviews, are utilized to scrutinize the crisis of affect in human-nonhuman interactions. Findings: The analysis reveals that human characters in the novel aspire to keep animals primarily out of social obligation and moral duty. However, their motivations lack genuine emotional connection, underscoring a crisis of affect in their interactions with nonhuman beings. Conclusion: The study concludes that the human-animal relationship depicted in the novel reflects a superficial and obligation-driven dynamic, failing to achieve authentic interspecies relationality. Novelty: This research contributes to the study of human-animal relationships and interdependence by offering a posthumanist critique of affect and interspecies relationality in Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?.

Islamic Education's Role in Building Character, Teaching Moral Values to Students, and Becoming the Pillar of a Quality Society

This study examines the extent to which strengthening Islamic education is able to shape individual character and humans as quality society union. Film Study: The strategy followed in this study is a form of reading referred as to film-reading (Documentary Form analysis). The findings of this study suggest that the enhancement of Islamic education can develop the characteristics one has as an individual. In good Islamic teachings, human beings are given moral values such as honesty, nose-to-tail and the pursuit of justice. Islamic education teaches and develops human character including empathy, tolerance from each other to collaborate. Also necessary, the ascendancy of Islamic education is one pillar to uphold a qualified society. If society was sound Islamic education then people of different faith and race will have peaceful life where in they can respect each other in every walk of their religious and cultural lives. Islamic education is also instrumental in shaping a high social conscious society that respects diversity and accepts the responsibility for all.

Human-Robot Relations and Robotic Attachment in Kazuo Ishiguro’s <i>Klara and the Sun</i>

Kazuo Ishiguro, the Nobel-winning writer, explores human-robot relations in his 2021 science fiction novel, Klara and the Sun. This story is narrated from the perspective of Klara, an anthropomorphic social robot with humanlike characteristics such as observing, learning, empathising, and interacting. She changes her identity from an attractive object to a reliable attachment figure, forming close bonds with, and even becoming an extended self of, her owner. Thus, this story challenges the traditional human-robot relations away from the master-slave model and develops into an intimate and beneficial connection. Drawing on John Bowlby’s concepts of “safe haven” and “secure base” and David Levy’s new interpretations of attachment theory, this research explores why human characters seek robotic attachment instead of human companions and how the close attachment is revealed in human-robot relations. The findings of this study make more contributions to the human-robot relations in literature in a positive perspective.

Implementation of Ibnu Khaldun's Thoughts in Islamic Education in the Era of Society 5.0: Holistic and Contextual Approach

Humans were created by Allah SWT as servants (abd) and leaders (khalifah fil ardh), which requires humans to base every action on knowledge. The importance of knowledge has been emphasized in the Al-Qur'an (QS. At-Taubah: 122) and the hadith of the Prophet SAW, which emphasizes knowledge as a necessity in all aspects of life. In the era of Society 5.0, a human-centered society concept that integrates the virtual and physical worlds, education is a crucial means for developing technological capabilities while maintaining human morality and character. One solution is the application of Ibnu Khaldun's thinking which emphasizes education as a tool for transferring knowledge, building character and morality. This research uses a pure library research method using a descriptive analytical approach. This research aims to examine the implementation of Ibnu Khaldun's educational concept to answer the challenges of the Society 5.0 era. With a holistic and contextual approach, it is hoped that Islamic education will be created that is adaptive and relevant. Research implications include developing a holistic curriculum that integrates intellectual, moral and spiritual values; responsiveness to social and technological change through updating curriculum and learning methods; emphasis on practical skills with innovative methods such as project-based learning; as well as increasing teacher competency through pedagogical and technological training. In conclusion, Ibnu Khaldun's thoughts offer a solid foundation for Islamic education in the Society 5.0 era. Education not only forms a generation that is competent in technology but is also rooted in Islamic values, creating individuals who are characterful, wise, and ready to face global challenges.

Implementasi Pendidikan Integratif dalam Pembentukan Karakter Insan Kamil di Pesantren Mahasiswa An Najah Purwokerto

Integrative education is an approach that combines various disciplines and skills to shape individuals who are balanced intellectually, morally, and socially. This research aims to explore the implementation of integrative education in the character formation of kamil individuals at the An-Najah Student Islamic Boarding School in Purwokerto. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach with techniques such as in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation study. The research sample consists of caregivers, teachers, and students of the An-Najah Student Islamic Boarding School in Purwokerto. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis techniques to identify the application of integrative education in the formation of kamil human character. The research results show that the implementation of integrative education at An-Najah Student Islamic Boarding School includes strengthening the aspects of spirituality, religiosity, entrepreneurship, and leadership. In addition, programs such as Quranic studies, leadership training, entrepreneurship, and habituation to interacting with the surrounding community contribute to shaping the character of students who are virtuous, responsible, and ready to contribute to social life. In conclusion, the integrative education implemented at Pesantren Mahasiswa An-Najah Purwokerto has proven effective in shaping the character of a balanced insan kamil, harmonizing intelligence, morality, and social skills.

William James' Theory of Truth and Its Relevance for Religious Education

Religious absolutism is one of the epistemological roots behind various acts of religious intolerance that threaten the order of life in a plural, dynamic, tolerant and inclusive democratic society. This research is a study of philosophical literature that explores the ideas of William James's pragmatic theory of truth and finds its relevance to religious education in order to anticipate symptoms of religious absolutism. James challenged the absolutism of truth that had been maintained for centuries in the Western philosophical tradition. Truth does not lie in ideas or notions, but rather in the process or event of verification and validation of those ideas or notions in experience. He offers a pragmatic concept of truth that takes into account the practical consequences of ideas in experience. For him, truth should be dynamic, open, continuously growing and plural. Inspired by James' ideas, the author conveys the importance of religious truth and religious education interpreted in a more pragmatic framework. Religious truth is not only built from religious dogma or doctrine but is a reflective and dialogical process through the experience of faith, which is formed in relation to other truths. In a contemporary pluralistic society, religious education cannot be reduced to simply teaching religious doctrine or dogma. Religious education needs to be carried out within a pragmatic framework as a form of religious moderation education that pays attention to efforts to develop critical-reflective abilities to grow faith in a sustainable manner, creatively interpreting human experience, as well as forming human ethical character to maintain a harmonious life together.

LINGKUNGAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM PERSPEKTIF AL-QUR’AN

The educational environment is not explained explicitly in the Qur'an, but there are several signs that indicate the existence of an educational environment. The family is the first educational environment in which children receive education. It is at this point in the family that the foundation of a child's personality is laid. School is a second environment that develops the environmental potential of children. School is an environment where students absorb academic values, including socializing with teachers and school friends. Society is an educational institution after family and school. The nuances of the various education that students receive in society cover all areas including the formation of habits, the formation of knowledge, attitudes, interests, as well as the formation of morality and religion. The natural environment is also used as a learning resource. This research uses a type of qualitative research with a library research approach with primary data sources, namely journals, articles and books related to discussions of the Islamic education environment. The results show that there are many verses in the Qur'an that explain the educational environment and classify them into three, namely: family educational environment, madrasa educational environment, and community educational environment. This educational environment is strongly correlated with each other to be able to develop human character according to Islam. Key words: Educational, environment, Al-Qur'an

Sasha, Hello! [Sasha, privet!] On philosophy of death in Dmitry Danilov’s novel

An exercise in close reading, the article explores D. Danilov’s novel Sasha, Hello! [Sasha, privet!] through critical reviews and perceptions of the novel and Danilov’s works in general. The critic considers the book in its axiological and ontological aspects as a reflection on life and death. While he found death abhorrent in his earlier works, Danilov reconsiders in 2022 and begins to perceive it as life’s successor — a ‘journey.’ His novel Sasha, Hello! serves as a philosophical bridge that spans the two concepts. The theme of death is instrumental in creating the book’s imagery and plot structure. In parallel to the philosophical quizzing about life and death, the novel portrays the modern society of ‘dead souls.’ The characters in the novel — professors, writers, and religious workers — appear prejudiced and petty-minded: people who have lost any concept of the true scale of human character. Critics have described Danilov’s novel as a humanistic dystopia. It is also possible to interpret it as a dystopia of liberalism, which robbed ‘progressive’ humanity of the notion that life and death are two legs of the same journey.

History and Evolution of the Folk Tale Genre Through the Prism of Reflection of the World of the People

A fairy tale, as one of the folklore genres, is a traditionally orally transmitted work of an artistic nature. She is influenced by a general oral-poetic character, which will determine the collectiv of the author's beginning, the traditionality of the artistic components of the narrative, the typification of all the characters represented in the dynamics of action, and not the dynamics of the psychological development of the image. The «setting on fiction», which is realized in the fantastic elements of the narrative and the displacement of the image plan to the unreal, became specific to the genre itself; the individual inclusion of the author-creator in the selection of those compositional and artistic techniques and methods that are personally sympathetic to him. The amount of fiction in fairy tales depends on the degree of remoteness from reality, which leads to genre differentiation into fairy tales, household and tales of animals. The article proceeds from the fact that the problem of reflecting the popular understanding of the surrounding world in a folk tale still exists in literary studies, and also requires a comprehensive interpretation of textual material. The aspect of social life is reflected in household tales, demonstrating the views of the people on class stratification. The plots are based on the extreme sharpening of conflict situations, exposing the parasitism of the clergy, the exploitative attitude of the nobility in generalized images. In the second type, there are intersperses of household traditions, wedding customs, as well as relationships within the patriarchal family and contradictions in it. Based on the fact that the history of the appearance of fairy tales as a folklore genre originates from mythological views of the world, it becomes possible to create tales of animals. They bear historical evidence of the prevailing totemic and the further decline of mythological consciousness, which reduces the sacred image to an allegorical representation of human character. The fairy tale captures the reinterpretation of rituals unnatural to the folk worldview, reveals the idea of dividing reality into the afterlife and the world of the living.

Effectiveness of Anti-Corruption Education in Changing Human Character

Corruption is an extraordinary crime, the impact of criminal acts of corruption can damage democratic values, morality, harm state finances, violate the social and economic rights of the community and constitute a threat to the ideals of a just and prosperous society, in In Indonesia there are three law enforcement agencies that have the authority to handle corruption cases, namely the Police, Prosecutor's Office and Corruption Eradication Commission. The government responded to handling corruption with educational media by issuing Permenristekdikti policy no. 33 of 2019 concerning the Obligation to Implement Anti-Corruption Education (PAK) in Higher Education. Corruption from a legal perspective is considered an extraordinary crime because it can have extraordinary impacts. Furthermore, the phenomenon of corruption crimes from a sociological perspective is considered a social disease that can occur in all sectors and is carried out by all levels of society. From this explanation, anti-corruption becomes an antithesis. The definition of anti-corruption is all actions, words or deeds that oppose corruption and all its forms. Someone who understands the meaning of anti-corruption will act in accordance with the values of integrity. The nine integrity values are honest, independent, responsible, brave, simple, caring, disciplined, fair and hardworking, or what is abbreviated as "KK Cycling Friday". By upholding anti-corruption principles, a person has a moral fortress not to commit corruption and also prevent acts of corruption

Konsep Etika Keutamaan dalam Tasawuf Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani dan Pengaruhnya terhadap Terbentuknya Akhlak Manusia

This study aims to explore the concept of ethical virtue in the teachings of Sufism of Abdul Qadir al-Jailani and its relevance in the formation of modern human character. According to al-Jailani, purification of the soul is a key element in achieving moral perfection. This process consists of several spiritual stages, namely repentance, which means returning to Allah with regret and determination to improve oneself; zuhud, freeing oneself from worldly attachments; tawakal, which is surrendering oneself completely to the will of Allah; patience, being steadfast in facing all life's tests; honesty, behaving according to the truth; gratitude, always being grateful for all the blessings given; and ridha, accepting all His decisions sincerely. These stages aim to improve individual morals and guide them towards a better life spiritually and ethically. This study uses a library research method with a qualitative approach, in which content analysis techniques are applied to comprehensively understand al-Jailani's teachings. The results of the study indicate that the concept of ethical virtue taught by al-Jailani is very relevant in the development of human character, both in the past and the present. His teachings can be integrated into the modern ethical and moral education system as an effort to form individuals with noble morals. The appreciation of these values allows humans to live more meaningfully, have good morals, and contribute to creating a more dignified society. In facing modern moral challenges, such as materialism and individualism, al-Jailani's teachings can be a relevant and sustainable ethical guide.

СПЕЦИАЛЬНАЯ ВОЕННАЯ ОПЕРАЦИЯ НА УКРАИНЕ КАК ВЫЗОВ ДЛЯ РУССКОЙ ЛИТЕРАТУРЫ

The special military operation in Ukraine became another existential challenge for Russian literature, a test of its preservation of historical traditions and the status of greatness. The same challenges were for our literature in their time: the Patriotic War of 1812, the Eastern (Crimean) War, the First World War and the Civil War, the Great Patriotic War. The special military operation deepened the split that appeared in Russian literature after the reunification of Crimea with Russia. Some writers — Boris Akunin, Dmitry Bykov, Lyudmila Ulitskaya and others condemned first the return of Crimea, and then the special military operation in Ukraine. Some, on the contrary, welcomed the return of Crimea and supported the military operation. Among them are Aleksandr Prokhanov, Zakhar Prilepin, Yuri Polyakov, Anna Dolgareva, Igor Karaulov, Semyon Pegov, German Sadulaev, Aleksandr Pelevin. The main reason why Russian writers turn to the topic of the special military operation is that it has become the most important event in the modern history of Russia, the outcome of which determines the fate of the country and its citizens. At the same time, the special military operation, like any major war, gives writers unique material for studying human character.

Аксиологическая характеристика концепта «добро» (на материале русских и немецких пословиц)

The research aims to determine the value content of the concept "good" in Russian and German linguocultures. The novelty of the research lies in the study of the ethnocultural features of the value component of the concept "good" in Russian and German linguistic consciousness, taking into account culture codes actualized in proverbs. The research established that the semantics of Russian and German proverbs about good represent all basic culture codes. The anthropic code and its subcodes, anthropic-axiological and anthropic – activity-based, are prevalent. Both linguocultures emphasize the value of good and its connection to God, modesty, the longevity/immortality of good, and the simultaneously short-lived nature of the memory of it. Both evaluate a person's good deeds and the person themselves, and their qualities. In Russian linguoculture, the anthropomorphic subcode postulates the family as the origin of good; the anthropic-emotional and anthropic-axiological subcodes indicate the connection of good with joy and human character traits; and the anthropic – activity-based subcode emphasizes the importance of striving to do good. In German linguoculture, the anthropic-mental subcode highlights that a person's thoughts and speech are more often and more directed towards evil than towards good.

Balancing Technology and Human Connection: Navigating the Modern Workplace

This article explores how leaders can effectively leverage both technological tools and human touchpoints to maximize employee and organizational performance in today's hybrid workplace. While digital advancements have radically transformed where, when, and how work is done, the human element remains integral to organizational success. The article discusses how leaders must thoughtfully navigate the increased digitization of work to mitigate potential drawbacks on employee well-being, performance, and engagement. By bridging physical-digital divides and facilitating meaningful interpersonal connections, leaders can cultivate an engaged and productive workforce adapted to the demands of modern work while retaining its human character. Drawing on examples from diverse industries, the article outlines specific approaches for integrating technology and human experiences to upskill employees, prioritize personal care in healthcare, and foster collaborative innovation in creative fields. The conclusion emphasizes that effective leadership in a tech-enabled world requires mastering both technical and interpersonal competencies to guide organizations through disruption while preserving the human bonds that inspire great achievements.

Orality in Song and the Advancement of Traditional History: The Experiences of Saidu Faru

Since antiquity, orality has been the only genre through which thoughts and ideas are commuted and disseminated by heart, either as songs or traditional historical antecedents to the nascent and generation unborn. It is usually in the form of traditional history by which information is collected, commuted and disseminated in song form through the mouth. Albeit, songs of variegated types have tremendously been instrumental to a plethora of transformations evident in all human global societies. This is a similitude of the invaluable multivariate songs sung by Mal. Saidu Faru- an African iconic song composer from Faru village in Talata Mafara in the present Zamfara State, Nigeria. Historically, some of his songs to some extent have indelibly contributed positively to the remoulding and repositioning of human life, psyche, and characters, and especially in strengthening, the governance, religion (Islam), cultural heritage and political advancement of northern Nigeria society. The nature of philosophical songs soothes the human mind, bringing solace and redirection of hopes through religious proclivity that has culminated in the serene ambience that makes Mal. Saidu Faru songs were indispensable. Based on the foregoing prism, the paper adopted the historical paradigm of data collection (primary and secondary sources) and equally used qualitative content analysis for interpretation. The paper recommended that Mal. Saidu Faru songs should be listened to, especially to derive the invaluable benefits in remoulding human character, repositioning societal malaises toward the creation of peace, and harmonious relations, as quintessential to good governance in Nigerian society.

Status Quo and Countermeasures of Humanities Quality Education in Clinical Teaching for Medical Students

In recent years, frequent conflicts between doctors and patients have attracted widespread attention from various sectors of society. The reasons for the tense doctor-patient relationship involve three major factors, namely social, medical, and patient factors. In the process of building social harmony, the people’s demand for daily health knowledge and basic medical security is increasing day by day. Among them, medical humanities quality education plays a particularly important role in building a harmonious doctor-patient relationship. Strengthening the humanities quality education of medical students and creating a harmonious doctor-patient environment can better improve the tense doctor-patient relationship and reduce the occurrence of doctor-patient conflicts, ultimately promoting social stability. This requires medical schools not only to cultivate medical students’ clinical diagnosis and treatment abilities, but also to enhance their humanistic qualities, strengthen medical humanities education, and face the requirements of medical development and the task of Healthy China. It is of great significance to improve the humanities quality education program for medical students. This article aims to explore the status quo of humanities quality education in clinical teaching for medical students and propose countermeasures to address the issues.