Structure Theory Research Articles

Cosmological constraints on early dark energy from the full shape analysis of eBOSS DR16

ABSTRACT We evaluate the effectiveness of early dark energy (EDE) in addressing the Hubble tension using the luminous red galaxy (LRG), quasar (QSO), and emission line galaxy (ELG) samples from the completed eBOSS survey. We perform cosmological parameter measurements based on full shape analysis of the power spectrum employing the effective field theory of large-scale structure (EFTofLSS). EDE is known to strongly suffer from volume projection effects, complicating cosmological constraints’ interpretation. To quantify the volume projection effects within an EDE full shape analysis, we explore the impact of different prior choices on the nuisance parameters of EFTofLSS through an extensive mock study. We compare classical Gaussian priors to the non-informative Jeffreys prior, known to mitigate volume projection effects in ΛCDM. Our full shape analysis combines eBOSS and BOSS data with Planck, external Baryon Acoustic Oscillation (BAO), PantheonPlus, and SH0ES supernova data. EDE reduces the tension from 5.2σ to 3σ compared to ΛCDM, yielding $H_0=71.73_{-0.86}^{+0.82}$ km s−1 Mpc−1 with $f_\mathrm{EDE} = 0.1179_{-0.022}^{+0.025}$ (Gaussian priors) and $H_0=72.03_{-0.87}^{+0.82}$ km s−1 Mpc−1 with $f_\mathrm{EDE} = 0.1399_{-0.022}^{+0.023}$ (Jeffreys prior). Although the Hubble tension is mitigated compared to ΛCDM, the inclusion of eBOSS data amplifies the tension within EDE from 2σ to 3σ, in contrast to the full shape analysis of BOSS data with Planck, external BAO, PantheonPlus, and SH0ES. This highlights the significance of incorporating additional large-scale structure data in discussions concerning models aiming to resolve the Hubble tension.

Bio-analog dissipative structures and principles of biological behavior

The place of living organisms in the natural world is a nearly perennial question in philosophy and the sciences; how can inanimate matter yield animate beings? A dominant answer for several centuries has been to treat organisms as sophisticated machines, studying them with the mechanistic physics and chemistry that have given rise to technology and complex machines. Since the early 20th century, many scholars have sought instead to naturalize biology through thermodynamics, recognizing the precarious far-from-equilibrium state of organisms. Erwin Bauer was an early progenitor of this perspective with ambitions of “general laws for the movement of living matter”. In addition to taking a thermodynamic perspective, Bauer recognized that organisms are fundamentally behaving systems, and that explaining the physics of life requires explaining the origins of intentionality, adaptability, and self-regulation. Bauer, like some later scholars, seems to advocate for a “new physics”, one that extends beyond mechanics and classical thermodynamic, one that would be inclusive of living systems. In this historical review piece, we explore some of Bauer's ideas and explain how similar concepts have been explored in modern non-equilibrium thermodynamics and dissipative structure theory. Non-living dissipative structures display end-directedness, self-maintenance, and adaptability analogous to organisms. These findings also point to an alternative framework for the life sciences, that treats organisms not as machines but as sophisticated dissipative structures. We evaluate the differences between mechanistic and thermodynamic perspectives on life, and what each theory entails for understanding the behavior of organisms.

A numerical model database for rapid seismic damage assessment of typical regular reinforced concrete frame structures in urban building clusters

A vast city usually encompasses hundreds of thousands or even millions of buildings, majority of which are regular buildings with typical structural configurations. In the seismic damage simulation of cities, efficient and reliable simplified models are required to represent these buildings. A numerical model database of typical regular reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures was developed, utilizing shear models to simulate these RC frame structures. In contrast to existing shear models that are automatically generated based solely on the fundamental rules regulated by the theories of structures and the design codes, the shear models in this study were calibrated using refined numerical models to guarantee precise depiction of RC frame structures. The effects of reinforcement corrosion and the year of construction on structural performance were also considered. First, 108 RC frame structures were designed with typical configurations, strictly adhering to the regulations of design codes. Second, the refined models of the RC frame structures were established with modified material parameters to account for reinforcement corrosion, resulting in 540 refined models. Afterward, the parameters of each shear model were calibrated through cyclic pushover analysis of the corresponding refined numerical model. Finally, the characteristic points of the shear models were further modified to consider the different redundant capacities of the structures constructed in three time phases due to the update of design codes, by which a simplified numerical model database containing 1620 shear models was developed. The models' accuracy in predicting fundamental periods and seismic damage states was verified by comparing them to the refined models and three real RC frame buildings. The effects of the reinforcement corrosion and year of construction on the seismic damage states of the RC frame structures were also discussed. The developed numerical model database can be utilized for the seismic damage assessment of RC frame structures in urban building clusters.

Noether invariance theory for the equilibrium force structure of soft matter

We give details and derivations for the Noether invariance theory that characterizes the spatial equilibrium structure of inhomogeneous classical many-body systems, as recently proposed and investigated for bulk systems (Sammüller et al 2023 Phys. Rev. Lett. 130 268203). Thereby an intrinsic thermal symmetry against a local shifting transformation on phase space is exploited on the basis of the Noether theorem for invariant variations. We consider the consequences of the shifting that emerge at second order in the displacement field that parameterizes the transformation. In a natural way the standard two-body density distribution is generated. Its second spatial derivative is thereby balanced by two further and different two-body correlation functions, which respectively introduce thermally averaged force correlations and force gradients in a systematic and microscopically sharp way into the framework. Separate exact self and distinct sum rules express this balance. We exemplify the validity of the theory on the basis of computer simulations for the Lennard–Jones gas, liquid, and crystal, the Weeks–Chandler–Andersen fluid, monatomic Molinero–Moore water at ambient conditions, a three-body-interacting colloidal gel former, the Yukawa and soft-sphere dipolar fluids, and for isotropic and nematic phases of Gay–Berne particles. We describe explicitly the derivation of the sum rules based on Noether’s theorem and also give more elementary proofs based on partial phase space integration following Yvon’s theorem.

The Influence of the Financial System on the Puzzle of Corporate Financing Decisions: Review

The main purpose of this study is to conduct a literature review on the influence of country-specific characteristics of financial systems on corporate financing decisions, to help complete the complex puzzle on the problematic of capital structure theories. Recently, several international studies have analysed the convergence of firms’ financing decisions according to countries’ financial system, but, in terms of literature review, it becomes necessary to establish the interconnection between the explanatory theories of capital structure and empirical studies in explaining the financing behaviour of firms in different countries. Following this, the methodology of this paper was based on summarizing the empirical literature in a non-systematic way, verifying in several international studies that the capital structure is influenced by the specific characteristics of the country’s financial system, in which the efficiency of the function of financial intermediaries contributes to reducing transaction and information costs, helping to complete the understanding about the similarities and differences in the financing choices of firms in different countries.

The anthropocentrism thesis: (mis)interpreting environmental values in small-scale societies

In both radical and mainstream environmental discourses, anthropocentrism (human centredness) is inextricably linked to modern industrial society's drive to control and dominate nature and the generation of our current environmental crisis. Such environmental discourses frequently argue for a retreat from anthropocentrism and the establishment of a harmonious relationship with nature, often invoking the supposed ecological harmony of indigenous peoples and/or other small-scale societies. In particular, the beliefs and values of these societies vis-à-vis their natural environment are taken to be instrumental in their low environmental impact. Here it is argued that, aside from the empirically problematic nature of such claims, the beliefs of small-scale societies have been seen through an ethnocentric discursive framework which bifurcates belief systems into anthropocentric and ecocentric. Taking a meta-theoretical approach informed by Strong Structuration Theory, it is argued that the beliefs of small-scale societies about their relationship with nature should be recognised as lying on a continuum of anthropocentrism and understood in the context of their attempts to establish ‘environmental ontological security’ in the face of natural uncertainty.

Contraction Decomposition in Unit Disk Graphs and Algorithmic Applications in Parameterized Complexity

We give a new decomposition theorem in unit disk graphs (UDGs) and demonstrate its applicability in the fields of Structural Graph Theory and Parameterized Complexity. First, our new decomposition theorem shows that the class of UDGs admits an “almost” Contraction Decomposition Theorem. Prior studies on this topic exhibited that the classes of planar graphs [Klein, SICOMP, 2008], graphs of bounded genus [Demaine, Hajiaghayi and Mohar, Combinatorica 2010], and H -minor free graphs [Demaine, Hajiaghayi and Kawarabayashi, STOC 2011] admit a Contraction Decomposition Theorem. Even bounded-degree UDGs can contain arbitrarily large cliques as minors, and therefore our result is a significant advance in the study of contraction decompositions. Additionally, this result answers an open question posed by Hajiaghayi ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bq2gy1N01w ) regarding the existence of contraction decompositions for classes of graphs beyond H -minor free graphs though under a relaxation of the original formulation. Second, we present a “parameteric version” of our new decomposition theorem. We prove that there is an algorithm that, given a UDG G and a positive integer k , runs in polynomial time and outputs a collection of \(\mathcal {O}(k)\) tree decompositions of G with the following properties. Each bag in any of these tree decompositions can be partitioned into \(\mathcal {O}(k)\) connected pieces (we call this measure the chunkiness of the tree decomposition). Moreover, for any subset S of at most k edges in G , there is a tree decomposition in the collection such that S is well preserved in the decomposition in the following sense. For any bag in the tree decomposition and any edge in S with both endpoints in the bag, either its endpoints lie in different pieces or they lie in a piece that is a clique. Having this decomposition at hand, we show that the design of parameterized algorithms for some cut problems becomes elementary. In particular, our algorithmic applications include single-exponential (or slightly super-exponential) algorithms for well-studied problems such as Min Bisection , Steiner Cut , s -Way Cut , and Edge Multiway Cut-Uncut on UDGs; these algorithms are substantially faster than the best-known algorithms for these problems on general graphs.

Comparative Criminology of Modern View

An overview of the recently revived discipline of comparative criminology is the aim of this chapter. It starts by going over the background and context of comparative criminology then moves on to describe the modern comparative viewpoint. The chapter outlines the typical methods for doing comparative criminological research after outlining several frequently advanced goals for the field, such as theory development and testing and policy review and critique. The primary theoretical traditions of comparative criminology are first reviewed, with a focus on structural theories rooted in culture, social bonds, and the distribution of economic resources, as well as metanarratives like modernization, civilization, opportunity, and world system theories. Next, the chapter addresses methodological issues by summarizing some of the more popular dependent variables that comparative criminologists have studied and noting how these variables have been operationalized in the literature. It then examines the three methodological approaches metalevel, parallel, and case studies that are most frequently used in the field. Data regarding crime and justice worldwide are now more available than ever because of the expansion of international "transparency" and the World Wide Web's information-dissemination capabilities. The three most prevalent forms of data on international crime and justice officials, victimization, and self-report data are covered in this chapter along with the risks to each type's validity and dependability. Interested readers are directed to current sources of information pertinent to commonly used explanatory concepts. The chapter concludes by noting that although globalization and worries about transnational crime have contributed to the growth of comparative criminology as a field of study, the discipline is still in its infancy because systematic comparative work in criminology was largely neglected during the 20th century. Renaissance, in theory, is needed to support growth in this promising field of study so that theory drives research rather than just additional data.

Access and triage in contemporary general practice: A novel theory of digital candidacy

To access contemporary healthcare, patients must find and navigate a complex socio-technical network of human and digital actors linked in multi-modal pathways. Asynchronous, digitally-mediated triage decisions have largely replaced synchronous conversations between humans. In this paper, we draw on a large qualitative dataset from a multi-site study of remote and digital technologies in general practice to understand widening inequities of access.We theorise our data by bringing together traditional candidacy theory (in particular, concepts of self-assessment, help-seeking, adjudication and negotiation) and socio-technical and technology structuration theories (in particular, concepts of user configuration, articulation, distanciation, disembedding, and recursivity), thus producing a novel theory of digital candidacy.We propose that both human and technological actors (in different ways) embody social structures which affect how they ‘act’ in social situations. Digital technologies contain inbuilt assumptions about users' capabilities, needs, rights, and skills. Patients' ability to self-assess as sick, access digital platforms, self-advocate, and navigate multiple stages in the pathway, including adapting to and compensating for limitations in the technology, vary widely and are markedly patterned by disadvantage. Not every patient can craft an accurate digital facsimile on which the subsequent adjudication decision will be made; those who create incomplete, flawed or unpersuasive digital facsimiles may be deprioritised or misdirected. Staff who know about such patients may use articulation measures to ensure a personalised and appropriate access package, but they cannot identify or fully mitigate all such cases. The decisions and actions of human and technological agents at the time of an attempt to access care can significantly influence, disrupt, and reconstitute candidacy both immediately and recursively over time, and also recursively shape the system itself.These findings underscore the need for services to be (co-)designed with attention to the exclusionary tendencies of digital technologies and technology-supported processes and pathways.

Coding Competencies across Roles: Computer Programming Practices in News Media Organizations

ABSTRACT Computer programming, or what is commonly known as coding, is an emerging skill supporting the development of digital products in news media organizations. Through the application of practice theory—a hybrid approach that includes elements of field theory, actor–network theory and structuration theory—we examine the ways in which coding competencies are practiced within and across different roles, for different purposes. This exploratory study uses online interviews with 19 news product managers and leaders–or those who are tasked with the management, development, testing, and launching of digital news products–offering unique insight on coding practices across functions. Results highlight the usage, value and nuances of coding skills, providing insight into the activities, materiality, and reflexivity of computer programming as it emerges across roles in a news organization.

Transition probabilities and radiative lifetimes of C[formula omitted]: A high level theoretical investigation

Dicarbon species are of particular interest within the physical chemistry community. However, contrary to neutral C2, the theory of electronic structure and spectra concerning C2− ions is not well-established. To address this gap in information, high-level multireference configuration interaction (MRCI) calculations have been performed, and new potential energy curves for fourteen low-lying states of C2− are reported. The best estimate for the ground dissociation energy is 64,720 cm−1 at the MRCI+Q/AV5Z level of theory. The first excited state, A2Πu, lies at 3,836 cm−1 (Re = 2.4829 a0 and ωe = 1649 cm−1). The infrared A2Πu − X2Σg+ transition has Einstein coefficients of the order of 103–104 s−1. The lifetime of the A2Πu state is given in microseconds. For the B2Σu+ state, it was calculated τ0≈ 78 ns in good accord with the experimental value of 77 ± 8 ns. The a4Σu+ state is placed at an excitation energy of 32,369 cm−1, much higher than expected by experimentalists (19,448 cm−1). The spin-forbidden transitions a4Σu+ − X2Σg+ are strong enough to be detected experimentally (A04≈ 3 × 106 s−1). The 14Πg − a4Σu+ transitions are more concentrated in the IR region. The radiative lifetime of 14Πg is computed to be 12μs. There is no doubt that the current data considerably enhance our understanding of the spectroscopy of C2−.

Local Energy Decomposition Analysis of London Dispersion Effects: From Simple Model Dimers to Complex Biomolecular Assemblies.

ConspectusLondon dispersion (LD) forces are ubiquitous in chemistry, playing a pivotal role in a wide range of chemical processes. For example, they influence the structure of molecular crystals, the selectivity of organocatalytic transformations, and the formation of biomolecular assemblies. Harnessing these forces for chemical applications requires consistent quantification of the LD energy across a broad and diverse spectrum of chemical scenarios. Despite the great progress made in recent years in the development of experimental strategies for LD quantification, quantum chemical methods remain one of the most useful tools in the hand of chemists for the study of these weak interactions. Unfortunately, the accurate quantification of LD effects in complex systems poses many challenges for electronic structure theories. One of the problems stems from the fact that LD forces originate from long-range electronic dynamic correlation, and hence, their rigorous description requires the use of complex, highly correlated wave function-based methods. These methods typically feature a steep scaling with the system size, limiting their applicability to small model systems. Another core challenge lies in disentangling short-range from long-range dynamic correlation, which from a rigorous quantum mechanical perspective is not possible.In this Account, we describe our research endeavors in the development of broadly applicable computational methods for LD quantification in molecular chemistry as well as challenging applications of these schemes in various domains of chemical research. Our strategy lies in the use of local correlation theories to reduce the computational cost associated with complex electronic structure methods while providing at the same time a simple means of decomposition of dynamic correlation into its long-range and short-range components. In particular, the local energy decomposition (LED) scheme at the domain-based local pair natural orbital coupled cluster (DLPNO-CCSD(T)) level has emerged as a powerful tool in our research, offering a clear-cut quantitative definition of the LD energy that remains valid across a plethora of different chemical scenarios. Typical applications of this scheme are examined, encompassing protein-ligand interactions and reactivity studies involving many fragments and complex electronic structures. In addition, our research also involves the development of novel cost-effective methodologies, which exploit the LED definition of the LD energy, for LD energy quantification that are, in principle, applicable to systems with thousands of atoms. The Hartree-Fock plus London Dispersion (HFLD) scheme, correcting the HF interaction energy using an approximate CCSD(T)-based LD energy, is a useful, parameter-free electronic structure method for the study of LD effects in systems with hundreds of molecular fragments. However, the usefulness of the LED scheme reaches beyond providing an interpretation of the calculated DLPNO-CCSD(T) or DLPNO-MP2 interaction energies. For example, the dispersion energies obtained from the LED can be fruitfully used in order to parametrize semiempirical dispersion models. We will demonstrate this in the context of an emerging semiempirical method, namely, the Natural Orbital Tied Constructed Hamiltonian (NOTCH) method. NOTCH incorporates LED-derived LD energies and shows promising accuracy at a minimum amount of empiricism. Thus, it holds substantial promise for large and complex systems.

The Story of the Batu Partungkoan: Cultural Studies

This article is titled Partungkoan Stone Story: A Cultural Study. This research aims to describe the instrinsic elements, which are contained in the Partungkoan Stone Story in Sosor Silintong Village, Muara Subdistrict, North Tapanuli Regency and the cultural form contained in the Partungkoan Stone Story. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The theory used in analyzing the data is structural theory proposed by Nurgianto and cultural theory proposed by Koentjaraningrat. This study found intrinsic elements in the form of (1) theme, namely unity and power; (2) setting, namely the setting of the place in Batu Partungkoan, Sosor Silintong Village, the time setting is in 1872 and the social setting is Batu Partungkoan which is the place used in making decisions for every problem that exists; (3) characterization, there are 12 kings including King Hunsa Rajagukguk, King Sisingamangaraja XII, King Tambunan Baruara, King Mulia Naipospos, King Humirtap Pandiangan, King Babiat Sihotang, King Sabar Nihuta Sitanggang, King Sidabutar, King Pontas Lumban Tobing, King Ihutan Pardede, King Siallagan, King Naibaho; (4) the point of view in this story is that Batu Partungkoan is the place used as a decision-making place by the twelve kings; (5) the language style in this story is emphasizing; and (6) the mandate in this story is to uphold justice. Keywords: Partungkoan Stone, Cultural Studies, intrinsic elements of cultural forms

Analysis of the Legends of the Siahan and Siregar Hundul-Hundulan Stones

The problem in this research is the intrinsic elements and sociological values of literature contained in the Legend of Batu Hundul-Hundulan Siahaan and Siregar. The legend of Batu Hundul-Hundulan is a form of story owned by the Toba Batak people, specifically those in Huta Nagodang Village, Muara District, North Tapanuli Regency. The arrangement and events that occur in the Legend of Batu Hundul-Hundulan are structured and translated into a story and explore the cultural values in it. The method used in writing this article is a qualitative descriptive method using field techniques. The purpose of writing this article is to describe the intrinsic elements and sociological values of literature in the folklore of Batu Hundul-hundulan Siregar and Siahaan. This article is analyzed by utilizing structural theory along with literary sociology. The results found in this article are the intrinsic elements of the Batu Hundul-hundulan Siregar and Siahaan stories including: theme, plot and setting, character and characterization, point of view, as well as message and moral message. The literary sociological values contained in this story include: Conflict, responsibility, mutual help, cooperation, loyalty, a sense of belonging, caring and trust. Keywords: Legend, Batu Hundul-Hundulan, Sociology of Literature

Large deformation of trees in a strong wind

Understanding the dynamic response of trees to a strong wind is crucial to alleviating the damages and losses of tree forests caused by windstorms. Previous studies have elucidated small deformations of a broad range of tree species, yet mathematical models that can accurately pinpoint the location and severity of wind-induced damages are still lacking. To bridge this gap, the present work puts forward the first geometrically accurate, physics-based model to capture large deformation of trees induced by a strong wind. The proposed model incorporates a branched tree architecture to represent the topology of a realistic tree. The large, dynamic deformation of the trunk and branches of the tree is described by a system of nonlinear partial differential equations derived from structural theories rooted in classical mechanics. The aerodynamic loading is quantified based on the instantaneous relative velocity between the wind and the tree. The proposed model could successfully reproduce the effects of aerodynamic damping by capturing the nonlinear interplays between the wind and the tree, in contrast to prior analytical models that relied on empirical assumptions of the damping coefficients. The model further reveals a reduction in the drag force due to wind-induced shape reconfiguration, which is enhanced exponentially as a function of the wind speed. The proposed modeling framework could aid in the development of novel forest management strategies to mitigate wind-induced economic and environmental losses.

English Teaching Management in Public High Schools: A Study Based on Dissipative Structure Theory under the Integration of Sustainable Development Goals in China

English Teaching Management in Public High Schools: A Study Based on Dissipative Structure Theory under the Integration of Sustainable Development Goals in China

Critical properties of Heider balance on multiplex networks.

Heider's structural balance theory has proven invaluable in comprehending the dynamics of social groups characterized by both friendly and hostile relationships. Since people's relations are rarely single faceted, we investigate Heider balance dynamics on a multiplex network, consisting of several copies of the same agent displaying correlated relations at different layers building the multiplex. Intralayer interactions in our model adhere to Heider dynamics, while interlayer correlations stem from Ising interactions, with the heat-bath dynamics of link signs. Our investigation reveals a multifaceted system with a diverse equilibrium landscape contingent on the coexistence of distinct phases across layers. We observe that, starting from a paradise state with positive links in all layers, an increase in temperature triggers a discontinuous transition to a disordered state akin to single-layer scenarios. The critical temperature surpasses that of the single-layer case, a fact verified through extended mean-field analysis and agent-based simulations. Furthermore, the scenario shifts when one layer exhibits a two-clique configuration instead of a paradise state. This change introduces additional transitions: synchronization of interlayer relations and a transition to the disorder, appearing at a different, lower temperature compared to matching paradise states. This exploration shows the intricate interplay of Heider balance and multiplex interactions.

Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics: Wisdom and Inheritance of Luoyang city, China

This article aims to study the wisdom and inheritance of Tang tri-color glazed ceramics in Nanshishan Village, Luoyang using qualitative research methods to survey, interview, observation, and focus group discussions on the inheritors and heirs of Gao's large-scale factory and Wang's family shop in Nanshishan Village. The structural functionalism theory were applied in analyzing the wisdom in history, current situation, and wisdom of Tang tri-color glazed ceramics in Nanshishan, Luoyang, consisting of production steps of large-scale factory and local family shops. The 5W communication theory was used to study the inheritors, heirs, inheritance content, inheritance methods, and inheritance effects of Tang tri-color glazed ceramics, providing reference for better inheritance of local family shops in Nanshishan Village.

Massively scalable workflows for quantum chemistry: BigChem and ChemCloud.

Electronic structure theory, i.e., quantum chemistry, is the fundamental building block for many problems in computational chemistry. We present a new distributed computing framework (BigChem), which allows for an efficient solution of many quantum chemistry problems in parallel. BigChem is designed to be easily composable and leverages industry-standard middleware (e.g., Celery, RabbitMQ, and Redis) for distributed approaches to large scale problems. BigChem can harness any collection of worker nodes, including ones on cloud providers (such as AWS or Azure), local clusters, or supercomputer centers (and any mixture of these). BigChem builds upon MolSSI packages, such as QCEngine to standardize the operation of numerous computational chemistry programs, demonstrated here with Psi4, xtb, geomeTRIC, and TeraChem. BigChem delivers full utilization of compute resources at scale, offers a programable canvas for designing sophisticated quantum chemistry workflows, and is fault tolerant to node failures and network disruptions. We demonstrate linear scalability of BigChem running computational chemistry workloads on up to 125 GPUs. Finally, we present ChemCloud, a web API to BigChem and successor to TeraChem Cloud. ChemCloud delivers scalable and secure access to BigChem over the Internet.

AGENT AND STRUCTURE RELATIONS IN THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS BASED ON HUMANIST AND RELIGIOUS VALUES AT THE PAMULANG UNIVERSITY IN SOUTH TANGERANG

Pamulang University (Unpam), one of the private universities in the South Tangerang area, is established to meet the needs of the community by providing its own uniqueness and receiving very good interest. The uniqueness meant by that is the history of its founding to provide higher education for all people, especially for those people mentioned, the increase and large quantity of registered students, the availability of classes for students with disabilities, adequate lecture facilities, affordable tuition fees, and no building costs. One of the successes that has been achieved to date is the contribution of lecturers in implementing the tridharma of higher education. This is where the lecturer acts as an agent, actor, or agency, as known in Anthony Giddens' structuration theory. As a form of routine that produces social practice, the lecturer's tridharma must reflect humanist and religious values, including in the communication process within the university. These two values are in accordance with those stated in the university's vision, namely, "To become a university ranked in the top 40 at the national level based on humanist and religious values by 2025." This article analyzes the relationship between agents and structures in the communication process based on humanist and religious values at a private university in South Tangerang. The research used a qualitative method with a critical theory paradigm and an interpretive phenomenological approach. The results show that Unpam is able to manage and strive to pursue its vision through the tridharma of higher education, with the contribution of lecturers who act as agents, actors, and agencies. The routine activities of agents form a duality of structure and are related by mutual influence and reciprocity (interplay) that reflect most of the implementation of both humanist and religious values. Forms of communication that are full of humanist values, such as when lecturers greet each other, provide non-differentiating classroom learning, and interact with students and the community in PkM activities, including coordinating work on research activities, Meanwhile, religiousness can be seen in the form of greeting words and sentences, praying before and after activities, religious attributes worn as characteristics, tolerance during worship, the formation of the Institute for Religious Studies, and also religious studies. On the other hand, the role of agents still needs to be optimized as gatekeepers and/or opinion leaders because, as educators, they provide role models, especially for students (predominantly from the marginalized and lower middle class) and also the general public. Meanwhile, the university needs to have an organizational culture to strengthen motivation for academics, direction, and foundation in behavior and attitudes, which can be taken from humanist and religious values, as well as the motto Sharing for the Country, alongside the implementation of a code of ethics, to help realize its vision in 2025