Scientific Theories Research Articles

Bogdanov's Tectology: Between the World Revolution and Science

This article is an analysis of A.A. Bogdanov's tectology. The author of the article tries to look at the genesis and essence of tectology from the point of view of socio-cultural methodology, that is, by attracting an idea of socio-cultural factors that can be considered to set the direction and nature of this theorist's thinking. The main content of the analysis is to show the contradiction between metaphysics and science, which is characteristic of the avant-garde theories-practices of the first half of the twentieth century and which is present in Bogdanov's teaching. On the one hand, Bogdanov's theory can be seen as an expression of the avant–garde pathos of world transformation, and on the other hand, an expression of the intention to assert one's knowledge and one's orientation as scientific, that is, corresponding to the essence of the reality to which it is directed, and is opposed to philosophy as a purely theoretical approach to understanding problems and not based on a single method. The specificity of Bogdanov's position is expressed in the statement of a single method — the “organizational point of view”. His world revolution is transformed by this point of view into a world organizational revolution. The “organizational point of view”, claimed in tectology, is containing the intention to bring harmony into a world filled with chaos. The desire to make his position scientific expresses Bogdanov's intention for the objectivity-practicality of his approach. Nevertheless, this does not negate the fact that Bogdanov was originally set by the magic of the world revolutionary transformation, which in modern interpretations of his tectology turns into nothing more than an anticipation of a scientific theory — the theory of systems.

Online Learner Categories Recognition Based on MoE-LSTM Model

Online learner behaviour patterns are comprehensive indicators reflecting the learning status and learning outcomes of online learners, which have a guiding role in the design, implementation and improvement of online education in the post-epidemic era, but the methods for their identification still need to be improved. To improve the accuracy of online learner identification, a model of online learner behaviour identification based on improved long and short-term memory networks with deep learning is established. Firstly, the online learner behaviour characteristics are extracted according to the behavioural science theory, secondly, the online learner type is identified based on the "hybrid expert system-long and short-term memory network" model, and then compared with other identification models, and finally, the results are outputted by the progressive gradient regression tree GBRT in the stacking integration framework and validated using The results were validated using a ten-fold crossover. The results show that the method is effective in portraying online learners, and its accuracy and robustness are improved compared to other algorithms.

Bridging Ideological Divides:

Why do creationists persist in rejecting the evidence for Darwin’s theory of evolution? This paper explores longstanding disagreements among Christians over the epistemic status of evolution. Like other studies that have tried to define the evidence for evolution, a recent analysis by Gijsbert van den Brink, Jeroen de Ridder, and René van Woudenberg does not adequately face up to antecedent commitments that play into any assessment of evolution. The scientific theory of evolution involves higher-level models that are associated with a range of non-scientific factors, including theological judgments. In light of these realities, an emphasis on mutual dialogue and understanding offers promising opportunities for Christians trying to discover the truth about God’s creation.

Is there a universal limit to technological development? Evidences from astrobiology

Considering the vastness of time and space, if one civilization — ours — has been able to advance technologically to the point of leaving its own planet, why technosignatures from other advanced extraterrestrial civilizations have never been identified? In this paper, I offer an explanation for that, developing an insight originally presented by Webb and others and using insights from astrobiology, sustainability and archaeology. I argue that there exists a universal limit to technological development (ULTD), determined by decreasing technological returns on societal complexity, increasing maintenance costs of existing technology, the eventual untestability of scientific theories due to the high costs involved and the unattainable energy levels needed to test them and civilization-damaging catastrophes. I also argue, based on the principle of mediocrity, that the ULTD is not much above our current level of technological development. Technology, therefore, will not be able to provide another home to humankind. Such a possibility should be taken into consideration during the decision-making process concerning both the allocation of resources to research or mitigation of technology-induced planetary changes and the definition of goals to space exploration.

An Approach to Distributed Systems from Orderings and Representability

In the present paper, we propose a new approach on ‘distributed systems’: the processes are represented through total orders and the communications are characterized by means of biorders. The resulting distributed systems capture situations met in various fields (such as computer science, economics and decision theory). We investigate questions associated to the numerical representability of order structures, relating concepts of economics and computing to each other. The concept of ‘quasi-finite partial orders’ is introduced as a finite family of chains with a communication between them. The representability of this kind of structure is studied, achieving a construction method for a finite (continuous) Richter–Peleg multi-utility representation.

Perspectives on digital testing services for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections from Two-Spirit, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other queer Black, Indigenous, people of colour living in Ontario, Canada

ABSTRACT Objectives Increased sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) testing can reduce the burden of disease among Two-Spirit, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other queer Black, Indigenous, people of colour (2SGBTQ+ BIPOC). However, this population encounters barriers, such as discrimination, when accessing in-person STBBI testing services. Digital STBBI testing, such as self-testing/collection kits ordered online and digital requisitions, may address some of these barriers. Our aim was to understand acceptability of free digital STBBI testing among 2SGBTQ+ BIPOC living in Ontario, Canada. Design We approached this analysis using Implementation Science and Critical Race Theory. We conducted interviews and focus groups with 21 2SGBTQ + BIPOC individuals from 2020–2021. Participants were asked about their perceptions of the benefits and drawbacks of digital STBBI testing, populations that would benefit from using these services, and recommendations for how these services may be implemented in Ontario. Interviews and focus groups were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results Six themes emerged. Digital STBBI testing services: (1) May reduce oppression experienced by 2SGBTQ + BIPOC when testing in-person; (2) Should address the unique needs that 2SGBTQ + BIPOC experience due to other intersecting identities they possess; (3) Should adapt their services to suit the varying cultural contexts and living circumstances of 2SGBTQ + BIPOC; (4) Should be accessible to 2SGBTQ + BIPOC who hold diverse or no documentation; (5) Should be offered in multiple languages; (6) May be inaccessible to those without Internet access or devices. Conclusion Digital STBBI testing is one strategy that may reduce discrimination experienced by 2SGBTQ + BIPOC when getting tested in-person. However, digital STBBI testing services may not address all the needs of 2SGBTQ + BIPOC. Racism and other forms of oppression embedded into in-person and digital testing services will need to be addressed to meet the needs of this diverse population.

Research on the Application of Manager's Psychological Capital in Enterprise Performance

In the contemporary era, as competition among businesses intensifies, innovation and development in enterprise performance management are becoming increasingly crucial. Continuously enhancing employees' professional knowledge and skills not only improves their work capabilities but also boosts organizational performance, aiding companies in achieving sustainable development. Psychological capital, the latest theory in contemporary management science, transcends human and social capital, possessing characteristics of originality and forward-thinking. Managers, in their daily work, directly influence the attitudes and behaviors of their team members through formal or informal guidance and supervision. Creating a psychologically conducive environment, characterized by happiness, fulfillment, and belongingness, can positively and significantly impact managerial behavior, thus maximizing organizational effectiveness and managerial performance. Historically, businesses have prioritized employee performance management in human resources management processes, often neglecting the psychological needs of managers, thereby hindering the effective implementation of many incentive measures. Therefore, this study explores three dimensions of psychological capital and organizational performance, constructing a relevant structural equation model. By employing theoretical and empirical analysis methods, it validates the positive influence of psychological capital on organizational performance, providing insights into the impact of managerial psychological capital on organizational performance and actively contributing to the realization of corporate strategic objectives.

Literacy Culture About Sociology of Contemporary Religious Texts: A Study of Interpretation of The Quran in Indonesia

Quraish Shihab’s role in modern Quranic interpretation in Indonesia is the backdrop explanation for the choice of this article’s major object of research. His work was often studied in academics in the field of Quranic interpretation and Indonesian Islam in the early stages of the development of theme interpretation in this country. This article aims to provide a solution to the research question: is the substance orientation of the thematic interpretation in books by Quraish Shihab regarding sociologists, in accordance with the theory of thematic interpretation? Content analysis and comparative methodologies are employed. Al-lawn wa al-ittijâh, the style or approach and direction of interpretation, serve as the foundation for content analysis. According to the research presented in this article, Quraish Shihab’s theme interpretation analysis in the field of sociology may be divided into three categories: internal analysis, extrinsic analysis, and study of the findings of earlier researchers. There are 18 types of analysis, with the following details: 12 of them (67%) include internal analysis, 2 (11%) extrinsic analysis, and 4 (22%) analysis based on the opinions of prior researchers. Quraish Shihab prioritizes interpretations that are implications of the themes discussed in order to be a workable solution in the contemporary context, based on the spirit of the Quran, while Dawam Rahardjo and Nur Kholis Setiawan prioritize interpretations that are implications of the themes discussed. Quraish Shihab also explains more about the ontological aspects of the themes he discusses and relates them to various internal aspects of the themes. The sociological interpretation of the Qur’an represents a method of fusing scientific and religious literature. The concern with the process of the relationship between the Qur’an and science, according to a number of experts in the field of science integration in the Indonesian Islamic community, is that science is justified by verses from the Quran even though scientists were the ones who discovered it. Even “possibly” a scientific theory cannot “read” the text of the Quran. Even if science and the Qur’an were on equal footing, neither could adequately explain how the Qur’an and nature are comprehended. In light of this, it is unnecessary to emphasize that the Quran is a source of knowledge.
 Keywords: contextualization of comparative interpretation in a holistic manner, implications of thematic interpretation

Imagined Musical Geographies in a Global Age: Views from Jodhpur, Istanbul and Buenos Aires, c. 1870–1930

Abstract This collection of papers explores the intellectual history of music in global context during the period between around 1870 and 1930. Following an introduction that discusses the state of the field, each of the three papers presents a case study that explores the intersection between music and global history from diverse perspectives. The first paper discusses a Hindi music treatise published in 1896. By situating this work within multiple ‘significant geographies’, the paper highlights the limitations of ‘global’ approaches that neglect the more immediate musical, social and intellectual environments of their subjects. The second paper analyses the intersection between music and Islamic modernism in the late Ottoman Empire. It argues that a Eurocentric understanding of music history propagated by earlier reformists was succeeded at the end of the nineteenth century by an oppositional narrative that drew on the geopolitical imaginary of pan-Islamism. The final paper discusses the work of the Argentine composer Alberto Williams, particularly in relation to his views on race and national music. The paper demonstrates how contemporary scientific theories such as positivism and Social Darwinism contributed to a narrative of national musical development that created hierarchies of musical genres and excluded Argentine composers of African descent.

A Comparative Study of “Numbers” in Mythology and Science within the Perspective of Ernst Cassirer’s Philosophy of Symbolic Forms

This study aims to compare the differences and connections between the concepts, function, manifestation, and value dimensions of “number” in mythology and science from the perspective of Cassirer's philosophy of symbolic forms. It reveals the symbolic nature of “number” in mythology, analyzes the pure form of “number” in science, and explains how “number” constructs the logical system and cognitive framework of the scientific world as a pure formal symbol in the scientific system. By comparing the concept, manifestation, function, and value of “number” in mythology and science, this study reveals the philosophical and cultural significance behind them. In Ernst Cassirer's symbolic form philosophy, mythology and science, as important forms of human culture, together with other cultural forms such as art, constitute an integral part of "humanity" The primary research methods are literature review, comparative analysis, and case study. By systematically reviewing the discussions on mythology, science, and other fields in Cassirer’s philosophy of symbolic forms, typical mythological stories and scientific theories are selected for a detailed comparative analysis of the use of “number” within them. The study has found that, emanating from the intuitive form of mythological thinking, “numbers” in mythology serve as one of the fundamental structures of the mythical world. In mythology, numbers exist as potent entities, transcending mere symbolic status. On the contrary, in science, "numbers" serve as an abstract symbolic language that follows clear and explicit structural principles, elucidating the essence and relationships between various scientific phenomena.

The revival of traditional culture as an element of the national security policy of the Central Asian countries in the 1991-2010's.

The subject of the study is the formation of one of the ideological components of national security policy in the countries of the Central Asian region (CAR) - the concept of preserving historical, cultural and religious traditions as the basis of social stability and security. The authors focus on the process of incorporating this concept into the theory and practice of ensuring the national security of the CAR countries at different historical stages of their development after 1991. The objects of the research are scientific theories and legal acts reflecting the relationship between culture and security in the Central Asian states, official statements and writings of the first President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, and other political leaders of Central Asia. The article touches upon the problems of countering radical religious movements and other ideological influences from outside by the CAR states, and shows the controversial nature of the measures taken in this area by the authorities of Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan. Methodologically, the research is based on a civilizational approach to understanding the historical process, as well as on the idea of the influence of geopolitical trends on the internal life of countries and peoples of the modern world, including the Central Asian region. The work is based on the principles of historicism and consistency, using chronological, synchronous, dichronous, comparative and other methods of historical research. The novelty of the study lies in the generalization of data revealing the role of traditional values in the security systems of the CAR countries. The results of the work include a set of facts and theoretical provisions on the evolution of the security ideology of the CAR countries and can be used in scientific projects in the field of universal history and political science. The authors conclude that the revival of traditional culture and the local version of Islam (Hanafism) in the 1991-2010's were consistently considered by the leaders of the CAR countries as one of the most important factors in strengthening the state, its independence and international authority. This line was carried out most fully and consistently in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, which was reflected in the development programs, legislation, scientific and journalistic literature of these countries. There is a tendency in Kazakhstan to integrate cultural policy based on traditional civilizational values with national security policy.

Supernatural Belief in ‘Scientific’ Worldviews?

Abstract A ‘scientific worldview’ is commonly seen as contradictory to belief in supernatural forces, and there is little research on the supernatural beliefs of individuals who identify with science. In this article, we investigate the supernatural explanations of science-oriented individuals in domains of fundamental concern (suffering, death, and origins), and how supernatural causality is reconciled with belief in science. The open-ended responses of 387 Finns were analysed. The results show that science-oriented Finns endorsed both religion-related and more secular supernatural beliefs (such as belief in evolution as a purposeful process). Following the coexistence model, science-oriented Finns applied synthetic and target-dependent reasoning. In addition, many who invoked supernatural explanations integrated supernatural causality with science. Two forms of integrated reasoning were found: 1) supernatural agency as the ultimate cause and scientific theory as the proximate cause, and 2) a similarity-based heuristic, as seen in afterlife beliefs appealing to the law of conservation of energy.

Bangunan Trilogi Epistemologi dalam Integrasi Ilmu Abid Al Jabiri

The main theories of science, whether rationalism or empiricism, are developing rapidly in the West. In contrast the wealth of Islamic scholarship which is stagnant due to differences of opinion regarding the dominant source of knowledge originating from dogmatic textuality which is growing rapidly in the Islamic world. The epistemology of Bayani, Burhani, and Irfani is defined by Abid Al Jabiri as Arabic reasoning which is in conflict with each other and sometimes one domain of epistemology is more dominant than another. The unity of these three epistemologies is expected to be a balanced source in the development of science and provide a conceptual framework that enables a more holistic and interdisciplinary integration of science, stimulating cooperation between scientific fields to achieve a deeper understanding of the complexity of reality in the modern Islamic world. Keywords: Trilogy of Epistemology, Integration of Science, Abid Al Jabiri

Materialism as a worldview position. The second article is about the missing requirement for scientific theories and the ideological vulnerability of the basic ideas of non-classical physics.

The subject of this study is materialism, understood in the broadest sense of this concept: both as a philosophical doctrine and as a way of life corresponding to a certain worldview position. The aim is to clarify the objective role of this worldview position in various fields of human activity. At the center of the research is the question of the essence of materialistic ideas about the world hiding behind the sensually given reality to man. The study consists of two parts, published in separate articles. The first part is devoted to the origins of the materialistic worldview and the main question of philosophy, and in this, its second part, the question of the philosophical problems of non-classical physics is considered, the root of these problems is revealed, a comparative worldview analysis of the basic concepts of classical and non-classical physics is carried out and the overall result of the research is summarized. The methodology of this research is the principle of materialistic monism, according to which absolutely all phenomena of the human-cognizable world can be based only on something material, "influencing". The general conclusions of this study are as follows: the roots of the materialistic worldview go back to the origins of life, to such a condition of successful vital activity of living beings, which is inherently ideological; this condition, called by the author the Main Question of Life, is the historical forerunner of the Main Question of Philosophy; the worldview position, equivalent to the materialistic solution of the OVF, is inherent in the vital activity of absolutely all living beings; all people in their daily and practical activities are born materialists. In addition, this study clarifies the idea of the essence of materialistic teaching; shows the exclusivity of the materialistic worldview as the only true worldview; provides a refined definition of the concept of matter; proves the need to shift the "center of gravity" of modern materialistic teaching from dialectics to the principle of materialistic monism; formulates the missing requirement for scientific theories to ensure their ideological viability; shows the ideological inconsistency the main ideas of the new, non-classical physics.

HUNTING FOR GENIUS. WHAT IS BRILLIANCE? CAN A.I. BE BRILLIANT?

This paper concerns the common features exhibited by geniuses and the ingredients which forms the recipe for a genius. It analyses the creativity of some of the most remarkable geniuses of mankind who have generated scientific theories and inventions, which brought our civilization further and further, in both, technology and in understanding our Universe. It presents what these geniuses had in common and what differentiated them from the common people, and also how they succeeded to achieve what they created. In its last section, this paper analyses the question whether A.I. could be brilliant or not and gives extensive explanations for the verdict regarding the potential brilliance of A.I.

Who’s afraid of common knowledge?

Some arguments against the assumption that ordinary people may share common knowledge are sound. The apparent cost of such arguments is the rejection of scientific theories that appeal to common knowledge. My proposal is to accept the arguments without rejecting the theories. On my proposal, common knowledge is shared by ideally rational people, who are not just mathematically simple versions of ordinary people. They are qualitatively different from us, and theorizing about them does not lead to predictions about our behavior. Nevertheless, models of action that assume common knowledge have a role to play in our understanding of collective rationality.

The Integration of Two-dimensional Culture and Local Culture: A Case Study of the Global Sensation “Genshin Impact”

Genshin Impact stands out as a highly successful two-dimensional game, which effectively integrates two-dimensional culture with local cultural elements to create a unique charm within the game. This study focuses on Genshin Impact and utilizes communication science theories, particularly those related to localization. Additionally, it delves into the historical process of two-dimensional culture. By conducting a comprehensive analysis of the two-dimensional and local culture content presented within the game, this paper aims to explore the process of reinterpretation and integration of two-dimensional culture under the influence of the local context. Additionally, this research provides suggestions on how to create excellent popular culture products. Genshin Impact serves as a prime example of how contemporary media can harmoniously merge elements from distinct cultural backgrounds, ultimately captivating a global audience. Understanding this fusion of cultures within such a successful product provides valuable lessons for the broader realm of cultural exchange and entertainment media.

Development, challenges and strategies of natural gas industry under carbon neutral target in China

In the mid-21st century, natural gas will enter its golden age, and the era of natural gas is arriving. This paper reviews the development stages of global natural gas industry and the enlightenment of American shale gas revolution, summarizes the development history and achievements of the natural gas industry in China, analyzes the status and challenges of natural gas in the green and low-carbon energy transition, and puts forward the natural gas industry development strategies under carbon neutral target in China. The natural gas industry in China has experienced three periods: start, growth, and leap forward. At present, China has become the fourth largest natural gas producer and third largest natural gas consumer in the world, and has made great achievements in natural gas exploration and development theory and technology, providing important support for the growth of production and reserves. China has set its goal of carbon neutrality to promote green and sustainable development, which brings opportunities and challenges for natural gas industry. Natural gas has significant low-carbon advantages, and gas-electric peak shaving boosts new energy development; the difficulty and cost of development are more prominent. For the national energy security and harmonious development between economy and ecology under the carbon neutral goal, based on the principle of “comprehensive planning, technological innovation, multi-energy complementarity, diversified integration, flexibility and efficiency, optimization and upgrading”, the construction of the production-supply- storage-marketing system has to be improved so as to boost the development of the natural gas industry. First, it is necessary to strengthen efforts in the exploration and development of natural gas, making projects and arrangement in key exploration and development areas, meanwhile, it is urgent to make breakthroughs in key science theories and technologies, so as to increase reserve and production. Second, it should promote green and innovative development of the natural gas by developing new techniques, expanding new fields and integrating with new energy. Third, there is a demand to realize transformation and upgrading of the supply and demand structure of natural gas by strengthening the layout of pipeline gas, liquefied natural gas and the construction of underground gas storage, establishing reserve system for improving abilities of emergency response and adjustment, raising the proportion of natural gas in the primary energy consumption and contributing to the transformation of energy consumption structure, realizing low-carbon resources utilization and clean energy consumption.

In Defence of Critical Rationalism

The early Greek philosophers invented the tradition of adopting critical attitude towards explanations that were robed in mythic garbs. They not only challenged the explanations of the ancients, they also criticized and falsified long standing traditions with empirical observations and tests. This attitude to knowledge is what Karl Popper described as critical rationalism. Critical rationalists believe that scientific theory or any other claim to knowledge can and should be rationally criticized and if they have empirical content can and should be subjected to tests which may falsify them. Claims to knowledge that are potentially falsifiable can be admitted to the body of empirical science while not foreclosing further falsification. But this kind of rationalism was faulted by some philosophers including Paul Feyerabend who argued that it may not be easy for science to grow by the rules of critical rationalism but that scientific knowledge will be better off with the method of ‘anything goes’. The objective of this paper was to critically evaluate some of the criticisms against critical rationalism to ascertain their validity or otherwise. The analytic method was used. The paper is of the view that the rejection of critical rationalism and the recommendation of anarchism for the growth of science is misplaced because lawlessness breeds neither growth nor knowledge. Keywords: Critical rationalism, Falsification, Anything-goes, Conjectures, Knowledge

AI 거버넌스의 정의와 쟁점 및 발전 과제: 비판적 관점

In the data-driven economy, AI algorithms will eventually drive power interests and value allocation of scarce resources in terms of who gets what, when, and how. However, to date, the decision-making process and internal mechanisms of algorithm-based AI remain “a black box”. Therefore, a critical systematic analysis of the benefits and limitations of AI’s practical utility and applicability, as well as legal and institutional promotion and control measures to enhance transparency in algorithm design, is needed now more than ever. The current structural situation of human oppression, control, and domination by AI power in the name of techno-engineering-based social innovation and development in the age of digital capitalism requires a multidisciplinary approach to governance that utilizes political science, educational politics, and critical theory perspectives. This paper aims to comprehensively review the emerging AI governance definitions, issues, and development plans from critical perspectives.