Scientism Research Articles

Roots, trees, and the re-enchantment of nature: the French new right’s eco-political utopia

ABSTRACT People on the radical right are often considered to be climate deniers. Today, however, the new right in France has embraced a radical, ecological agenda and set out to experiment with traditional, agrarian ways of life. This paper asks how the new right currently revives a far-right tradition of ecological thought and how they practice this ecological vision. To move forward with their ethno-ecological utopia and salvage European civilization, they turn away from national politics and create local communities or ‘identitarian sanctuaries’. This article explores the new right’s practiced eco-utopias from three different angles. First, it shows how the ‘native soil’ and notions of ‘rootedness’ are pivotal for their understanding of identity. Second, it examines how the new right reframes ‘biodiversity’ as a plurality of European cultures, currently threatened by global capitalism and unchecked immigration. Finally, the article argues that the new right’s critique of modernity is not only political but also epistemic. To break free from modern scientific worldviews and enable a re-enchantment of nature, they turn to fantasy literature as well as Romantic and neo-pagan spiritualities.

IMPLEMENTATION OF NATURAL EXPERIMENTS IN PHYSICS USING COMPUTER VISION

Laboratory experiments in physics are a fundamental basis for studying physical phenomena occurring in nature and a methodological tool that provides visibility of the learning process and conducting experiments is important for the formation of students’ scientific worldview, deep understanding of physical laws and increasing interest in the study of physics. Existing in universities and schools, in addition to traditional ones, modern tools, technologies and approaches, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, computer modelling, online laboratories, virtual laboratory and others, are additional tools for improving the quality of the learning process and teaching techniques, which do not replace full-scale experiments, but only supplement them. In our opinion, for better learning, laboratory installations in physics are needed, with the help of which students can carry out real-life experiments and can broadcast them using innovative computer technologies for distance learning. To implement this task, we reviewed and analysed existing laboratory installations, identified their advantages and disadvantages, and then designed and developed alternative digital experimental set-ups for studying physics phenomena in laboratory conditions of educational institutions based on computer vision technology and presented the results of the study in this article. In carrying out the research tasks, effective methods of conducting scientific research were used, such as theoretical substantiation of the issue, experimental testing of the developed hardware and software systems and computer final processing of experimental data. In summary, the research described in the paper presents an innovative mechanism for integrating object tracking based on computer vision to improve the quality of measurements and new ways of conducting physics experiments. The mechanical laboratory complexes we have developed consist of hardware and software parts. The software part consists of server and client parts. The hardware consists of the main part - the scene, where the physical process takes place, i.e. where a physical object is located, such as a mathematical pendulum, an inclined plane, etc., with the help of which many physical phenomena and processes in mechanics can be demonstrated, and an additional part where a microcomputer and a camera are located. The operating principle of the laboratory installation is based on the use of computer vision technology, i.e. a system for monitoring the ongoing physical process, consisting of a digital camera for image processing, object identification and data export, and a microcomputer for processing experimental data. The use of the experimental installations in the process of teaching physics is a new model of teaching with a promising future in secondary and higher education, and the installations themselves will become tools for offline and online learning, due to the use of computer vision technology, revealing new opportunities and approaches to teaching.

Личное дело ученого-востоковеда Абсаттара Багисбаевича Дербисали

The article is dedicated to Absattar Bagisbaevich Derbisali—an outstanding religious figure, Kazakh orientalist, Islamic scholar, Doctor of Philology, professor, whose scientific activity deserves special attention and recognition. As an orientalist, Derbisali specialized in Arabic and Islamic studies and made significant contributions to the study of Arab culture and language, as well as Islamic literature and philosophy. The purpose of the study is to determine the range of interests of a young researcher and the influence of a scientific supervisor in shaping his scientific trajectory.The scientific novelty of the research lies in the disclosure of little-known facts and aspects during his postgraduate studies, as well as in theunderstanding of how exactly during these years his scientific worldview was formed in the context of the sociocultural and political situation of that time. The methodological basis of the study is a historical-biographical approach, since the personal file of A.Derbisali is considered. The article applies the principles of objectivity and historicism, taking into account the range of his scientific interests. The use of a historical-systemic approach allows us to consider the object of study in the context of time and space, identifying internal connections and dependencies in the history of Eastern cultures, including Kazakh and Central Asian history.

Philosophical Dimensions of Digital Transformation and Their Impact on the Future

This article aims to highlight digital transformation within the context of an in-depth philosophical analysis from the perspectives of epistemological, axiological, ethical, and anthropological dimensions. The period of general philosophical interpretation of the practical-everyday status of digitalisation has evolved into a need for a comprehensive characterisation of the essence of the digital space. The tasks of the article involve organising various philosophical characteristics of digital transformation and aligning them within the scientific worldview paradigm of the future. The article's methodology is based on a qualitative study of the problem of digitalisation within the scientific-philosophical discourse of the last five years. A varied sampling in the literature review has facilitated the analysis of most philosophical dimensions of digitalisation in its contemporary manifestation. The scientific-philosophical synergetic approach is intended to ensure a holistic understanding of the essence of digitalisation as a socio-cultural phenomenon and to optimise the use of its practical structural-technological characteristics. The research results demonstrate the alignment of thematic clusters within the philosophical dimension of digitalisation. The initial dominance of epistemological themes related to the innovation of the digital space is gradually being transformed into a more balanced philosophical interpretation with the actualisation of axiological, ethical, and anthropological contexts. The impact of digital products on individuals and society requires evaluation and understanding how to regulate their activity. Therefore, a review of the literature dedicated to the philosophical aspects of digitalisation indicates a quantitative increase in works of a value-ethical and anthropocentric nature. Philosophy is dynamically shaping the content and format of the structural analysis of digital transformation as a critical sociocultural phenomenon of modernity. At the same time, prospects for philosophical research into the digital space are emerging, which involve outlining short-term tactics for understanding digital transformation in the ethical and anthropological segments and long-term strategies for the axiological and epistemological dimensions. Conclusion: Digital transformation has reached a large scale and intensity within the sociocultural dimension and requires a comprehensive worldview interpretation from science, philosophy, and cultural perspectives. A complete philosophical characterisation of digital transformation should consist of epistemological, axiological, ethical, and anthropological justifications for digitalisation's institutional-organisational and structural-functional aspects.

‘The True and Scientific Religion’

Abstract A scientific worldview is taken to be a dominant factor of European secularity but peculiarly absent in Africa. Taking cues from the multiple secularities and global religious history approaches, the article uses global entanglements as a critical analytical tool to investigate the formation of our present, shared conditions, without essentializing cultural European/African differences. The core question is: Why, how and under which circumstances do people adapt global regimes of secularity, in this case particularly: global debates on religion and science? The article analyzes three lecture-transcripts, delivered by the West African intellectual John Augustus Abayomi Cole and printed in the West African newspaper Lagos Standard. In the context of Christian intellectuals in late nineteenth century West Africa, these lectures discussed African religion as congruent with science. This argument was possible through Abayomi Cole’s adaptation of esotericism, specifically its claim to true religion and science. Thereby, Abayomi Cole tried to negotiate independence from European missionary oversight.

Diel vertical migration and seamount stepping stones promote species connectivity from coastal to offshore insular systems in the Tropical Southwestern Atlantic

AbstractThe recruitment of marine species in isolated oceanic island systems can be challenged by prevailing currents, as exemplified by the Tropical Southwestern Atlantic. In this region, the Fernando de Noronha ridge hosts several seamounts, the Rocas Atoll and the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, which are home to great marine biodiversity. However, along the ridge, the central branch of the South Equatorial Current (cSEC), flowing westward, poses a challenge to the recruitment of organisms toward Fernando de Noronha. To unveil critical insights into the intricate processes shaping biodiversity in these insular ecosystems, we use a dispersal Lagrangian tool to explore the role of diel vertical migration (DVM) to depth strata influenced by the South Equatorial Undercurrent (SEUC), which flows eastward bellow the cSEC, in shaping species dispersal and metacommunity dynamics. Our results show that while not a direct journey, the DVM into SEUC‐influenced strata increases the possibility that the seamounts and the Rocas Atoll act as stepping stones between the continental shelf and Fernando de Noronha. Propagules of organisms originating primarily from the continental shelf are transported to the western seamounts of the ridge. Upon reaching the western seamounts, organisms can find suitable habitats to recruit. The progeny of these communities that migrate to SEUC‐influenced strata have the opportunity to reach suitable habitats at the Rocas Atoll and the Eastern seamounts, ultimately connecting to the Fernando de Noronha archipelago. These results provide scientific fundaments for the development of a functional network of marine protected areas in the Tropical Southwestern Atlantic.

Registrando, enumerando e diagnosticando: Os movimentos da Casa de Orates como instrumento de gestão e produção de conhecimento científico (1895-1932)

This article focuses on the history of the Casa de Orates Movements, the asylum institution's main statistical register, whose production goes from 1895 to 1932. The objective is to trace its evolution over time, then proceed to an analysis to determine the main practices involved in its elaboration, the principles on which the statistical tables were built, and the main functions they fulfilled during their publication. We argue that the statistical register not only had a function related to administration but also provided a scientific fundament to alienism at the end of the 19th century and psychiatry at the beginning of the 20th century in Chile.

The sweet taste of soil. Gardening with all the senses in Greco-Roman literature

This paper argues that sensory-based methods of gardening have the potential to offer a form of self-awareness, to create memories, and to shape a meaningful relationship with nature. In this way, sensory gardening contributes to human well-being by enriching people’s lives with meaningful moments. Contemporary gardening manuals tend to use explanations of gardening based on purely scientific worldviews, while multi-sensory approaches to gardening are rare. This quantification of the encounter with the environment is criticised by some scholars in environmental ethics debates. They emphasise the importance of experiencing nature with all the senses and based on bodily experience for human well-being. In order to include gardening in this discussion, I present sequences from pre-modern writings on gardening. My guiding question is what feelings, associations, or changes of perspective inspired by ancient literature might enrich the contemporary gardening. Drawing on the phenomenologists Hermann Schmitz and his successor Gernot Böhme, I will analyse Roman texts by Vergil, Dioscorides and Pliny (all first century AD), among others. All of these texts contain descriptions of intense sensory experiences that correspond to the phenomenological philosophies of Schmitz and Böhme. They can therefore serve as a source of inspiration for contemporary garden experiences.

Media Reports as a Source of Information for Creating Advisory Bibliographic Resources for the Development of Scientific Worldview

Dissemination and updating advisory bibliographic resources on scientific knowledge, promoting a deep understanding of scientific problems by the public are becoming most important tasks of the library. The purpose of the article is to show the possibility of using messages from the mass media as one of the sources for creating such bibliographic resources. The author presents the results of monitoring 146 Russian media using the Medialogy database (69 federal, 77 regional), conducted in March – April 2023. These analyzed media reports have allowed the identification of objects (organizations, persons, project names) involved in the communication of science and society. As a result of the study, a list of 334 messages served as the most notable informational occasions has been formed. These messages can be the objects of bibliographic description, as well as factual information for creation advisory bibliographic resources (lists, reviews, newsletters, digests, databases, guidebooks) aimed at increasing public awareness of the development of science and disseminating scientific literacy.

INTERDISCIPLINARY LINKS AS A DIDACTIC CONDITION FORIMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

In geographical education, interdisciplinary links allow to identify the main elements of educational content, to develop system-forming ideas, concepts, general scientific methods of learning activities, opportunities for students to comprehensively assimilate knowledge from different scientific disciplines. Interdisciplinary links influence the composition and structure of each academic discipline. Therefore, it is very important to emphasize the interdisciplinary connections taken into account in the content of geography and, conversely, in other fields of science besides geography. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of interdisciplinary related science fields that integrate geographic educational technologies. The study used methods of analysis, differentiation, systematisation to identify the interdisciplinary links between geography and sciences such as history; biology; ecology; mathematics; cartography; physics and chemistry. As a result of the study, it was found that these branches of science - form a holistic scientific worldview in the student, strengthen interdisciplinary links. Thus, interdisciplinary links in geographical education are a modern principle of learning, influencing the choice and structure of teaching material in a number of disciplines, and an integrated organisational form that activates teaching methods.

Predicting evolution acceptance among religious students using the predictive factors of evolution acceptance and reconciliation (pFEAR) instrument

Evolution is one of the controversial topics in biology primarily because of the perceived conflict between religion and evolution. Religiosity is one of the biggest predictors of evolution acceptance, i.e., the more religious an individual, the less accepting they are of evolution. Most students in the United States are religious, so how evolution is taught in the classroom is essential for a more inclusive experience. However, educators do not have a way to measure what factors influence students' evolution acceptance. We developed a survey instrument with validity evidence called the "predictive Factors of Evolution Acceptance and Reconciliation" (pFEAR). Using this measure, with data from eight religiously affiliated institutions in the United States, educators can understand how their religious and scientific worldview factors influence their students' views on evolution acceptance. Our study showed that religious influence was the most statistically significant predictor of evolution acceptance among religious students by a factor of 2, when compared to students scientific worldviews and the perceived conflict between science and religion. It also showed that perceived conflict between science and religion and being influenced by science were significant positive predictors of evolution acceptance. Further, this study identifies ways educators can use the pFEAR in the classroom to better understand their student's views and better modify how they approach teaching evolution in their classroom.

Metaphor in Ossetian Literary-Critical Text

The article is dedicated to the study of metaphor as a means of forming scientific concepts and creating expressive-illustrative context. The research aims to identify types and sources of metaphorical transfers in Ossetian literary-critical texts and analyze their functioning as an important part of the language of these texts. The novelty of this study lies in the first-ever analysis of metaphor types in Ossetian literary-critical texts, verbalizing scientific concepts and creating an expressive field specific to scientific discourse. Sources of metaphors and their functions are identified. The study reveals that the main types of metaphors in the language of the texts under investigation are nominative, figurative, poetic (individual), and cognitive. Sources of metaphors include nature-mimetic and anthropocentric, acoustic, visual, and spatial groups, artifacts, symbols, etc. Metaphors are integrated into the content of the texts as essential linguistic material capable of creating a scientific context and reflecting the scientific worldview of the people. Many scientific concepts and a range of artistic-illustrative means in the analyzed texts can be considered borrowings from the Russian language, indicating a connection between the two languages in the scientific sphere of communication.

Philosophy of Complexity and Its Critics

Philosophy of complexity is considered by the authors as a set of subject-specific philosophical projects aimed at transforming the modern scientific worldview. The paper analyses ways of understanding complexity developed in such projects. The authors also present critical provisions existing in domestic and foreign research literature that call into question the validity and meaningfulness of projects of the «philosophy of complexity». It is shown that despite the fact that many of the critical statements are completely justified, this does not negate the possibility of considering complexity as an object of philosophical reflection, but raises the question of its justified forms and possibilities. Based on the review, the authors make the assumption that the eclecticism and speculative character of the “philosophy of complexity” projects constitute their intrinsic features. Overcoming them will determine the prospects for the development of the idea of complexity from a philosophical perspective.

Library as an element of infrastructure for the popularization of agricultural science (by the example of the Small Agricultural Academy of SFRCA RAS)

The issues of popularization of agricultural science, the formation of a natural scientific worldview, the development of the research potential of young students, primarily of school age, their early career guidance, and the construction of a long-term career trajectory to train highly professional scientific personnel and specialists in the agro-industrial sector are considered. As an example of implementing a long-term popularization project based on a scientific town’s scientific and educational infrastructure, the activities of the Small Agricultural Academy of the Siberian Federal Scientific Center for Agrobiotechnologies are presented. The functions of all project participants were analyzed and systematized, and the directions of their interaction were described. The role of the Siberian Scientific Agricultural Library, a branch of the State Public Library for Science and Technology SB RAS, as a multifunctional communication center in the field of agricultural science, as 'well as in popularizing its achievements among the younger generation, was especially noted.

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.

Implementing an integrated natural sciences course in Ukrainian high schools: A nationwide experiment from 2018-2022

From 2018 to 2022, Ukraine conducted a significant nationwide experiment to implement an integrated natural sciences course for students in grades 10-11 of general secondary education institutions. This review paper provides a comprehensive overview of the context, design, implementation, and outcomes of this initiative, drawing on the final report and case studies of participating schools. The integrated course sought to develop students' scientific worldview and understanding of cross-cutting relationships between the natural science disciplines of biology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, geography, and ecology. Results indicate the experiment had a positive impact on students' motivation and performance in science. However, ongoing challenges include the need for more teacher training, resources, and alignment with university entrance exams. The Ukrainian experience offers valuable lessons for other countries seeking to reform science education through curriculum integration. This paper discusses the experiment's design, implementation process, outcomes, and implications for future research and practice in integrated science education.

THE EDUCATIONAL DIRECTION "FINE ARTS AND ENGINEERING GRAPHICS" IN THE FORMATION OF THE SCIENTIFIC WORLDVIEW OF STUDENTS THE ROLE OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS ENGINEERING SCIENCE

The sources covered in the article are quite full of information about the existence of a large number of computer graphics programs today, their capabilities, their application during the lesson and the formation of students' scientific worldview through them, the possibilities of modern computer tools and technologies, the successful formation of professional competencies, graphic training, independent and free student development and development his creative abilities.

Study of the level of training future school physics teachers in methods of physics experiments

Introduction. Experiments are fundamental to the physics teacher’s profession, as well as to other natural science subjects. Knowledge of issues which arise in training students in educational physics experiment improves mastery of the subject. This fact accounts for the relevance of the study and the need to objectively monitor the quality of methodological and subject training of future physics teachers. The article, based on theoretical and experimental research, aims to analyze the level of students’ training, to find out and present objective and subjective reasons that influence the quality of future physics teachers’ mastery of the methods of school experiments, and, based on conclusions and consequences, to make recommendations for improving the educational process at higher education institutions. Methodology and methods. The study was conducted at Vyatka State University (Russia) among 78 students of pedagogical education course (with two training profiles: physics and computer science). The methodology included the organization of exploratory research through the constructed norms, knowledge and skills for the purpose of conducting internal monitoring of student training in educational physics experiment. Results. The study in various aspects revealed a low level of students’ acquisition of the didactic and methodological potential of experiments, and of experiments as a subject activity and as a means of teaching (methodological component). Only 30.8% of test takers were able to answer half the questions sufficiently correctly, and only 2.6% answered all the questions correctly. Only 30.8% gave a complete answer to one of the main research questions: “How are students’ activities organized during this demonstration experiment?” Conclusion. The study achieved its goal: the methodology for internal monitoring of the training level of future physics teachers in methods for organizing experiments was theoretically justified and tested. An in-depth study of the diverse didactic possibilities of educational experiments of forming the physics thinking and the scientific worldview of students is needed.

IDENTIFICATION OF THE LEVEL OF UPBRINGING BY APPLYING THE DIAGNOSTIC METHODOLOGY OF N. P. KAPUSTIN

In Armenian society, the socioeconomic and political developments result in an active reformation of all facets of daily life. The contemporary school is in modernization process. Any competitive educational institution needs ongoing organizational modifications to be competitive and flexible in the face of changing circumstances. There is a conflict between ideas, moral principles, stances, and points of view when society is updated and reformatted. In this respect, among the methodological and theoretical issues with education, in particular, the issues with personality development, upbringing, and preparation to live in the changing circumstances of a worldwide society, as well as the need to express one's uniqueness, are prioritized. In the schools, a variety of pedagogical processes are continually used. Knowledge acquiring, the development of skills and aptitudes, the formation of a scientific worldview, ideological-political and moral-labor education, the process of students' aesthetic and physical development, and other elements of the entire educational process are all geared toward the formation of a harmonious, fully developed personality. Education as a deliberate process for personality development will involve the growth of a knowledgeable personality, life and active pursuits, and readiness for the standards recognized in society. A welleducated person's requests, substance, and tactics differ depending on the social circumstances. What should a modern individual be like to satisfy the demands of a changing society? This is one of the most crucial concerns in the educational process. How can this be achieved in the school environment during the educational process? Today, more than ever before, it is essential to develop a certain set of skills and expertise in a person as well as work toward making this process the major internal need of a person as well as the objective of society and the state. This can be accomplished through forming new worldviews, idealistic and value systems, safe social norms, and cultural traditions through education. 40 Betty Kilerjian The approach of resolving this issue involves pedagogical diagnostics. This is a collection of measurable diagnostic instruments. methods, exams, and questionnaires developed by the author, whose usage will make it evident how well education and personality development have gone, and which will serve as the foundation for future educational work planning.

Features of interdisciplinary connections between natural and humanities disciplines in the context of a competency-based approach to teaching staff training

Relevance. In modern conditions, interdisciplinary links have acquired the character of integrated cognition, which contributed to the formation of a holistic system of scientific knowledge about a single picture of the world without dividing it into natural sciences and humanities and required the elimination of isolation in the study of the content of relevant academic disciplines.Purpose. The aim of the study is to determine the importance of interdisciplinary links between natural sciences and humanities as a means of developing the scientific world-view of future teachers.Methodology. In the course of the work the methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, comparison, systematization, generalization, forecasting were used, among empirical ones � the method of testing.Results. The study explored the difference and commonality between natural sciences and humanities with their identical structural composition (facts, concepts, phenomena, theories) as the basis of the method of formation of students� scientific consciousness, which contributes to the implementation of the educational goal, that is, the formation of students� knowledge integrity in the designated directions. The significance of interdisciplinary links as a fundamental means of competence-based approach to education is revealed.Conclusions. It is concluded that the conditions of quality implementation of interdisciplinary links in teacher training are mandatory at every stage of higher education. The main requirements for the implementation of interdisciplinarity aimed at the study of natural sciences and humanities should be fulfilled starting from primary grades. The growth of the diversity of sciences should take place in the conditions of integration and orderliness, which contributes to the enrichment of science at the level of integrative holistic complex. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using the results obtained in the design and implementation of curricula and work programmes for the professional training of teaching staff.