Representation Theory Research Articles

Navigating Faith and Feminism: Islami.co’s Countering-Narrative to Anti-feminism Discourses in Indonesia

Anti-feminism is a movement that is more opposed to reaffirming, maintaining, and increasing the subordination of women by patriarchal forces. For this movement, feminist thinking can lead to deviant actions because these thoughts are not in accordance with religious teachings. The group then uses digital media channels to create anti-feminism narratives which are published on Islamic faith-based information websites. The purpose of this study is to reveal how the representation of feminism in Islami.co media acts as a counter-narrative against anti-feminism discourse echoed by other Islamic groups. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. The data collection technique was a literature study of documents from various references and the results of media analysis of Islami.co. The data analysis method used is the framing analysis model of William Gamson and Andre Modgliani which is elaborated with the perspective of Representation Theory by Stuart Hall. The result of the study shows that Islami.co is a digital media counter-narratives against anti-feminist discourse. The representation of feminism in this media is interpreted as part of the struggle of Islam in forming the spirit of justice for all mankind. Islami.co packs facts and clarifies the counter-narrative of anti-feminism discourse through authentic sources such as the Qur’an and hadith as well as various arguments that rely on empirical data. This effort is not just for creating justice and equality, but also as a form of obedience to what is commanded by Islam.

Organization of health services in the family health strategy: perspectives of basic unit managers

To analyze the organization of services offered in the Family Health Strategy, from the perspective of Basic Units managers. Analytical, qualitative study, carried out through a focus group, with the participation of 25 managers of Basic Family Health Units in a pole city in the West of Santa Catarina. For systematization and data analysis, the Discourse of the Collective Subject was used, based on the theory of social representations, which resulted in three Central Ideas. Three Central Ideas emerged: ‘The influence of Structural Factors for the Development of Services in the Family Health Strategy’, ‘Care and management organization of work in the Family Health Strategy’ and ‘Access and user’s satisfaction from the perspective of Basic Health Units managers’. Some challenges were evidenced in management practices, such as inadequate infrastructure, professional turnover and conduct based on the medical-hegemonic model. The difficulty in offering comprehensive, individualized, and longitudinal care was emphasized, which directly influences user’s satisfaction. The health care model and the articulation of the network determine the forms of care and management organization of services, which impact on guaranteeing access and resolution in the care provided to users.

A Basic Set of Cancellation Violating Sequences for Finite Two-Dimensional Non-Additive Measurement

Abstract Cancellation conditions play a central role in the representation theory of measurement for a weak order on a finite two-dimensional Cartesian product set X. A weak order has an additive representation if and only if it violates no cancellation conditions. Given X, a longstanding open problem is to determine the simplest set of cancellation conditions that is violated by every linear order that is not additively representable. Here, we report that the simplest set of cancellation conditions on a 5 by 5 product X is obtained.

COUNTING DISCRETE, LEVEL- $1$ , QUATERNIONIC AUTOMORPHIC REPRESENTATIONS ON $G_2$

AbstractQuaternionic automorphic representations are one attempt to generalize to other groups the special place holomorphic modular forms have among automorphic representations of $\mathrm {GL}_2$ . Here, we use ‘hyperendoscopy’ techniques to develop a general trace formula and understand them on an arbitrary group. Then we specialize this general formula to study quaternionic automorphic representations on the exceptional group $G_2$ , eventually getting an analog of the Eichler–Selberg trace formula for classical modular forms. We finally use this together with some techniques of Chenevier, Renard and Taïbi to compute dimensions of spaces of level- $1$ quaternionic representations. On the way, we prove a Jacquet–Langlands-style result describing them in terms of classical modular forms and automorphic representations on the compact-at-infinity form $G_2^c$ .The main technical difficulty is that the quaternionic discrete series that quaternionic automorphic representations are defined in terms of do not satisfy a condition of being ‘regular’. A real representation theory argument shows that regularity miraculously does not matter for specifically the case of quaternionic discrete series.We hope that the techniques and shortcuts highlighted in this project are of interest in other computations about discrete-at-infinity automorphic representations on arbitrary reductive groups instead of just classical ones.

Political Representation Practice in Global Environmental Politics. Feminist Representation Theory and the Claims of Marginalized Youth Groups

ABSTRACT The climate movement has mobilised unprecedented numbers of people to address the issue of climate change. Notably, this movement has seen significant participation from young people who, as they will bear the brunt of the climate crisis in the coming decades, have voiced the urgency of the situation. By representing the future, these young climate activists have made the effects of the climate crisis tangible and personal. Drawing on feminist and constructivist representation theory, this paper examines the role of representative claims about future generations by young people in global environmental and climate politics. In their interactions with fora such as UNFCCC meetings , young people often find themselves marginalised. Despite this relative powerlessness, I argue that through their descriptive claims to represent future generations, they have appropriated and reshaped the concept of intergenerational justice. This paper details the intricate interplay between marginalisation and representation experienced by youth-led environmental groups. It contributes to the conceptualisation of political representation as a discursive practice of future-making by marginalised actors in the context of global climate politics.

The Schrödinger representation and 3D gauge theories

In this paper, we consider the Hamiltonian analysis of Yang–Mills theory and some variants of it in three space–time dimensions using the Schrödinger representation. This representation, although technically more involved than the usual covariant formulation, may be better suited for some nonperturbative issues. Specifically for the Yang–Mills theory, we explain how to set up the Hamiltonian formulation in terms of manifestly gauge-invariant variables and set up an expansion scheme for solving the Schrödinger equation. We review the calculation of the string tension, the Casimir energy and the propagator mass and compare with the results from lattice simulations. The computation of the first set of corrections to the string tension, string breaking effects, extensions to the Yang–Mills–Chern–Simons theory and to the supersymmetric cases are also discussed. We also comment on how entanglement for the vacuum state can be formulated in terms of the BFK gluing formula. This paper concludes with a discussion of the status and prospects of this approach.

Mud, metaphors and politics: Meaning-making during the 2021 German floods

On 14 July 2021, the western states of Germany, Rheinland Palatinate and North-Rhein-Westphalia experienced major flash floods and about two hundred people died. This article explores how those affected and journalists they spoke to created meaning from the mayhem of an unprecedented disaster and how social representations of flooding emerged in which language, politics and values were intimately intertwined. Combining thematic analysis with elements of social representations theory, and analysing a sample of articles from a national news magazine, we show how social representations of the floods were shaped by the objectification of the floods through metonymy (mud and debris) and the anchoring of the floods through personification and metaphors (natural and mechanical forces), thus adding a new dimension to the existing body of work on flood and metaphors. We claim that the immediate focus on the extreme force of the 2021 floods, on the one hand, and the weakness of political response, on the other, may entrench feelings of helplessness and divert attention away from more systematic and long-term engagement with flood dangers in the context of climate change, including extreme weather events.

Technologies in the classroom and their relationship with teaching practice

This article aims at analyzing the representations of four English language teachers regarding uses of technologies in order to understand the relationship of these representations and the practice of the teachers. We understand uses of technologies intertwined with experiences shared by members of a community which, in this case, we identify as language teachers, based on Social Representation Theory (Moscovici, 2010). This field research is a qualitative study. Data were collected through questionnaires, class observation and interviews, and analyzed according to Teacher-Research by Freeman (1998) and the coding process by Auerbach and Silverstein (2003). The analysis revealed two representations originated from six themes. In this article, we address the representation of technologies as essential pedagogical resources in English classes, based on the themes: analog technologies as an essential pedagogical resource in English classes and digital technologies as an essential pedagogical resource in English classes.

Socle degrees for local cohomology modules of thickenings of maximal minors and sub-maximal Pfaffians

Let S S be the polynomial ring on the space of non-square generic matrices or the space of odd-sized skew-symmetric matrices, and let I I be the determinantal ideal of maximal minors or P f Pf the ideal of sub-maximal Pfaffians, respectively. Using desingularizations and representation theory of the general linear group we expand upon work of Raicu–Weyman–Witt [Adv. Math. 250 (2014), pp. 596–610] to determine the S S -module structures of E x t S j ( S / I t , S ) Ext^j_S(S/I^t, S) and E x t S j ( S / P f t , S ) Ext^j_S(S/Pf^t, S) , from which we get the degrees of generators of these E x t Ext modules. As a consequence, via graded local duality we answer a question of Wenliang Zhang [J. Pure Appl. Algebra 225 (2021), Paper No. 106789] on the socle degrees of local cohomology modules of the form H m j ( S / I t ) H^j_\mathfrak {m}(S/I^t) .

An Alternative Foundation of Quantum Theory

A new approach to quantum theory is proposed in this paper. The basis is taken to be theoretical variables, variables that may be accessible or inaccessible, i.e., it may be possible or impossible for an observer to assign arbitrarily sharp numerical values to them. In an epistemic process, the accessible variables are just ideal observations connected to an observer or to some communicating observers. Group actions are defined on these variables, and group representation theory is the basis for developing the Hilbert space formalism here. Operators corresponding to accessible theoretical variables are derived, and in the discrete case, it is proved that the possible physical values are the eigenvalues of these operators. The focus of the paper is some mathematical theorems paving the ground for the proposed foundation of quantum theory. It is shown here that the groups and transformations needed in this approach can be constructed explicitly in the case where the accessible variables are finite-dimensional. This simplifies the theory considerably: To reproduce the Hilbert space formulation, it is enough to assume the existence of two complementary variables. The interpretation inferred from the proposed foundation here may be called a general epistemic interpretation of quantum theory. A special case of this interpretation is QBism; it also has a relationship to several other interpretations.

The intersection of landscape values for tourists and residents in a mining heritage destination: a case study of Jiufen in Taiwan

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to explore the competing claims of two tourism stakeholders, local residents and tourists, for the best possible interpretation of the cultural landscape of Jiufen, a mining heritage destination in Taiwan, using the social representation theory. The study uses the conceptual tool of social landscape connectivity to examine the linkages among various levels of access to cultural landscapes for residents and tourists in its current state of tourism development. In-depth interviews were conducted with 18 local residents and 16 tourists using purposive and snowball sampling. Results indicated that representations of cultural landscape consist of four interconnected themes: memory linking the past to the present, collective identity, belongingness, and mass tourism destinations. However, opinions regarding precisely what representations comprised the best possible cultural landscapes for tourism were inconsistent. The ramifications of value co-creation in a mining heritage destination’s sustainable development are discussed.

Influencer representation in Tokopedia advertising: Tokopedia squad

The advertisement uploaded by Tokopedia entitled Tokopedia Squad describes several influencers who are the solution for Indonesian people to obtain products and services that are useful for everyday life. There are sebelas influencers used in the advertisement. However, in this study the researcher analyzed 5 influencers in the advertisement. The purpose of this study is to determine the representation of the use of these influencers in Tokopedia Squad advertisements. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive type of research to explain how these influencers have their own meaning and purpose in this advertisement. This study also uses representation theory with semiotic analysis techniques from Charles Sanders Peirce with sign, object, and interpretant. The research results show that the five influencers describe the categories and features owned by Tokopedia with the aim of attracting awareness from each market owned by these influencers. Tokopedia uses them to showcase the features or categories of the Tokopedia application, naturally tailored to each influencer's intended market or audience.

On the structure and representation theory of q-deformed Clifford algebras

On the structure and representation theory of q-deformed Clifford algebras

Modular Conjectures for Direct Product of Finite Groups

The representation theory of a finite group, G, is an important area of research currently. This paper studied the modular representation of finite groups, which are direct products. There are three approaches to studying this representation: the ring approach, the character approach, and the module approach. Moreover, we learned some of the important conjectures in this representation, which link a representation of a finite group and its local subgroups, which are normalizer non-trivial p-subgroups. These conjectures are the McKay conjecture, Alperin’s weight conjecture, and the ordinary weight conjecture. The main aim of the proposed paper was to investigate these conjectures of direct products, the direct summands of which satisfy these conjectures for the associated tensor product of the p-block. We obtained the results by assuming the conjectures are true. Then, we used the properties of the direct products.

Quantum Toda lattice: a challenge for representation theory

Quantum Toda lattice may solved by means of the Representation Theory of semisimple Lie groups, or alternatively by using the technique of the Quantum Inverse Scattering Method. A comparison of the two approaches sheds a new light on Representation Theory and leads to a number of challenging questions.

Krajiny současného umění. K historicitě interpretace „historického“ akčního umění

The text deals with the possibilities of updating action and environmental art, based on the tradition of the 1960s. On the basis of poststructuralist theories, the theory of representation and anachronistic or ahistorical approach in contemporary aesthetics and art theory, it points out the possibilities of grasping the works of already classical Czech and Slovak authors and their interpretation within the contemporary discourse.

Administration as Democratic Trustee Representation

AbstractThe “folk” theory of democracy that typically justifies the administrative state cannot help but lead to a discourse of constraint. If agency action is only legitimate when it mechanically applies the will of the voters as transposed by Congress through statutes, then the norms guiding that action will inevitably restrain agency discretion. As a result, attempts to establish the democratic credentials of the administrative state ironically obstruct the application of collective power. But this “folk” theory of democracy is bad theory. It is empirically incredible and, alarmingly, facilitates dangerous populist politics. Political theory instead suggests that a theory of democratic representation not only better explains legislative outcomes, but also deprives demagogues and deregulatory partisans of the fictions that prop up their agendas. After a brief survey of representative theory, this article will demonstrate that a model of trustee representation adequately describes administration, reinforces its democratic credentials and constitutes a space for politics in shaping the regulations that govern us all.

Evaluation of the Zipper System in Efforts to Increase Women’s Representation to 30 Percent in Parliament

The low representation of women in parliament is a global problem, especially in Indonesia. The status quo shows that the role and representation of women in parliament is still very low, which has implications for legislation products that are not inclusive. Women are vital in legislation, especially in micro-policy aspirations related to welfare, education, equality, and household issues. The affirmation policy with a minimum female candidacy quota of 30 percent in Indonesia is implemented through the zipper system. However, unfortunately, it is still ineffective because women's representation is still very low. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method to analyze the inequality of women's representation in the Indonesian parliament. The data used secondary data, which has been collected and processed by other parties. The result of this study is an evaluation of the zipper system, which is still ineffective because it depends on the placement of candidate sequence numbers and political party awareness. The placement of women in number 1 is only 19 percent, while in number three, it reaches 67 percent, and in number 6, 65 percent. It has a big impact on the probability of low electability. With women's representation, women's voices can be heard and fought for in government, thus realizing an equal and inclusive government. Revamping the zipper system by requiring the placement of female candidates at number 1 is an effective solution to increase women's representation in parliament in line with descriptive representation theory, which emphasizes the importance of proportional representation from various groups of society in government.

Kaddish for Steve: On the Jewishness of Sondheim1

‘Kaddish for Steve’ explores Steven Sondheim’s legacy as a Jewish artist after his death, seeking traces of his Judaism in stories of his Jewish collaborators, exploration of his Jewish (and Jew-ish) characters and analysis of his Jewish themes. Using theories of Jewish narrative and Jewishness as articulated by (among others) Dara Horn and Daniel Boyarin, and musical theatre theory as conceived by David Savran, the article closely reads musicals including Merrily We Roll Along, Company, Sunday in the Park with George and Gypsy alongside Sondheim’s own memoir, Finishing the Hat. In examining Sondheim’s understanding of his own work, ‘Kaddish for Steve’ discovers a Jewish way of reading and writing within both the musicals and the memoir that closely aligns with Boyarin’s concept of ‘Jewissance’. The article concludes with a remembrance of Sondheim as spiritual and artistic teacher, honouring his continued influence on contemporary musical theatre and comparing his role in the lives of his many students to that of a rabbi.

Representation of Parenting Based on Sharenting (Semiotic Analysis of Roland Barthes on the TikTok Account @IDAWIDA)

The development of digital technology has made the practice of sharenting popular among the public, including public figures and ordinary people. This phenomenon occurs because the ease and sophistication of technology allow them to quickly and easily share information. Sharenting refers to the act of sharing information about children on social media. This research aims to analyze the representation of sharenting-based parenting on the TikTok account @Idawida, which is the caregiver of celebrity child Gala Sky. In this study, Stuart Hall's theory of representation is used to understand the social and symbolic meanings in sharenting representations, while Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis method is used to analyze @Idawida's content for the past 6 months. The results of the analysis show that sharenting representations include video content of Idawida's interactions with Gala Sky, as well as elements such as captions, viewers, likes, and top comments. Connotations involve symbolic and social meanings, such as intimacy, harmony, popularity, and positive perceptions of Gala Sky by followers. However, there are also negative myths, such as unawareness about sharenting and unconscious exploitation. Additionally, the ideology found is the exploitation of Gala Sky's popularity for financial gain. Therefore, the recommendations from this research are to increase TikTok users' awareness of the implications of sharenting and develop policies that protect the privacy and interests of children on social media.