Universal Values Research Articles

The Application of Aspects of Islamic Family Law to the Muslim Minority in Singapore: A Literature Review

This article will discuss the position and application of Islamic family law in countries with Muslim minority populations, particularly in Singapore. In every Muslim community in the world, no one denies the existence of Islamic law with its universal character of application. The universality of the application of Islamic law requires the submission of all Muslims to the teachings of Islam, will not see the time and place not to implement its provisions, and also requires the existence of universal values contained in branch laws that may differ from one place to another. That is why Muslims in Islamic countries and countries where the majority of the population is Muslim have relatively no problems with the application of Islamic law in everyday life because Islam upholds religious tolerance. The above reality will undoubtedly be different if Islamic law develops among Muslims, who are a minority in secular countries, namely countries with a government system that separates religion as a private matter.

Indonesian pesantren-affiliated higher education: universal Islamic values to develop locally engaged but globally oriented multilingual graduates

ABSTRACT Although Indonesian higher education institutions affiliated with pesantrens (Islamic boarding schools) have long been established and influenced the national education system, how these pesantren-affiliated higher education institutions (PaHEIs) may have contributed to the development of quality human resources in the predominantly Muslim country remains less known. This ethnography study explores the contribution of a PaHEI in Ponorogo, East Java, Indonesia, in preparing quality Indonesian human resources. Framed by ‘post-secular turn’ and universal Islamic values, document analysis, observations, and semi-structured interviews with top university management, faculty members, and students reveal how this institution has combined knowledge production and universal Islamic values to negotiate the negative stereotype of religious institutions by strategically merging secular and religious competencies as a complimentary dialogue to nurture multilingual and open-minded graduates with global orientation whilst intensively engaged in community volunteerism. The study uncovers some philosophical values and practices of pesantren in preparing quality human resources.

GeoSMART: A New Approach to Learning Geography in The 21st Century

The development of human life in the 21st century requires teachers to be more creative in designing learning that is more interesting, challenging and impressive. Interesting learning is learning that is presented with the teacher's brilliant ideas in the form of methods, media and learning resources. Challenging learning can be defined as learning that is able to develop students' reasoning, critical thinking and analytical skills. Meanwhile, impressive learning is learning that is framed by example, character and universal human values. The GEOSMART approach was developed as an alternative solution to the problem of Geography learning which is still teacher-centred, has minimal student involvement and limited use of technology. There are five elements in the GEOSMART approach, namely, 1) scientific, 2) measurable, 3) applicable, 4) reasoning and 5) technology. Development is carried out using the Plomp model. The results of validation by experts show that the development product is in the very valid category. Meanwhile, the practicality test results show that the development product is in the very practical category. The results of effectiveness tests based on the results of experimental research in seven schools in West Sumatra show that the GeoSMART approach can improve student learning outcomes, especially student involvement in learning and critical thinking abilities.

ISLAMIC PROPAGATION MOVEMENT ON NATIONALIST PARADIGM

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 The Indonesian nation is independent and was formed by the contribution of scholars who preached with a high sense of nationalism. As the largest Muslim country, Indonesia has an important role in the Islamic world, so that its position is taken into account. Both have an important role and support each other. This article is a literature review that discusses the Islamic propagation movement nationalist paradigm using a qualitative approach and literature study methods. The Islamic propagation (da’wah) paradigm defined in this article is the fundamental view, framework and rationale used in preaching. Based on the movements carried out by the perpetrators, the paradigm is classified into three, namely the tabligh paradigm, the community development paradigm, the harakah paradigm and the cultural paradigm. One part of da'wah with a cultural paradigm, namely national da'wah. National da'wah in Indonesia has the following characteristics: 1) National da'wah must accommodate differences in backgrounds; 2) National da'wah must be based on the pillars of nationality, and 3) National da'wah upholds the universal and eternal values of Islamic teachings.

Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) as an Alternative Evaluation Tool for Historical Built Heritages in Lahore, Pakistan

Heritage Impact Assessments (HIAs) are progressively needed to investigate potential impacts and outcomes of development on the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of world heritage properties. However, many key stakeholders involved in implementing the World Heritage Convention lack the management system, methodological tools, and guidelines to conduct effective impact assessments in areas without these resources. The paper explores the successful utilization of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) tool to address concerns raised by UNESCO and civil society. This occurred when the Punjab government initiated the Orange Line Metro Train Project (OLMT) near the World Heritage Shalimar Garden and other historic monuments in Lahore. The project aimed to meet the daily transportation needs of around 2.5 million commuters.

Prof. Nevzat Tarhan said that humanitarian and universal values are ignored in Gaza

Prof. Nevzat Tarhan said that humanitarian and universal values are ignored in Gaza

Empowering Rural Development and Enhancing Technical skills and Nurturing Universal Human Values of Students: Gujarat Technological University Innovative Initiative

Abstract— This paper illuminates an inventive initiative by Gujarat Technological University (GTU) that encompasses rural development and the cultivation of universal human values within students. Engineering students, specializing in civil and electrical fields, plays a pivotal role, actively immersing themselves in a holistic project. Their involvement entails conducting vital techno-economic and demographic surveys in close coordination with local stakeholders and officials. A vivid illustration of this collaboration is evident through the case study of Jasapar village in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Beyond traditional classroom learning, this initiative offers a transformative real-world experience, fostering indispensable attributes like communication, leadership, teamwork, and empathy through profound community engagement. The project additionally serves as a crucible for technical growth, propelling students to navigate intricate challenges, design sustainable solutions, and bridge technology with societal welfare. As students translate theoretical insights into tangible rural benefits, their ability to innovate, adapt, and resourcefully optimize gains refinement. A significant facet of this initiative lies in its contribution to mitigating rural-urban migration, harmonizing with broader sustainable development objectives. . By synergizing surveys, analysis, and collaboration, students evolve into adept problem solvers and leaders. The initiative's impact extends beyond empowering rural communities with sustainable solutions; it nurtures the early-stage development of universal human values through direct communication with rural India. In this journey, the thought process itself emerges as a driving force, propelling communities towards comprehensive and sustainable development. Keywords— Rural-urbanization, empathy, village development, universal human values, Real time problem, Skill enhancement. Vishwakarma Yojana

Exploring Universal Moral Values in Animation Movie: A Case in Inside Out Movie by Pete Docter

The purpose of this study is to explore the universal moral values as portrayed in Inside Out movie by Pete Docter. This study was conducted using a qualitative method as its approach. The data were collected from the dialogues in the Inside Out movie using content analysis to elicit the universal moral values as portrayed in the movie, Inside Out. The data were analyed using Kinnier, Kernes, and Dautheribes to determine the boundaries of the study.The results of the analysis show that the universal moral values as portrayed in Inside Out movie are devided into four categories, i.e. commitment to something greater than oneself; self-respect but humility, self-discipline, and acceptance of personal responsibility; respect and caring for others; and caring for other living things and the environment.

Phenomenology and Sport Spaces

When it comes to overseeing sporting venues and amenities, sports managers nowadays take on a variety of roles and duties. Studying "Phenomenology and Sports Spaces," the theme seeks to gather perspectives from students in the third year of the University Autonomy of Lisbon's Sports Management degree on the convergence of phenomenology and sports spaces. Specifically, the focus is on the lines of thinking and action within the context of sports facilities and spaces, taking into account a variety of factors, including the sports manager, phenomenology, the phenomenological space of sport, and future challenges. The sociodemographic study revealed that there was minimal variation among students with respect to age, gender, household, country of residence, and nationality. A quantitative, descriptive methodology was applied. When asked about sports spaces and how they improve sport, the study's student body as a whole had a consensus, as evidenced by the results. Sports spaces should be considered and designed as components that create environments, services, programmes, and technology. founded on fundamental and universal values, and open to everybody. Furthermore, the goal is to give future sports managers, designers, and planners fresh perspectives and forward-thinking ideas for today's and tomorrow's sports venues. In summary, the goal is to raise awareness of common concerns regarding the convergence of phenomenology and sports spaces and to spark interest in the investigation and study of likely themes. These concerns will be presented by prominent figures in the field of sport, particularly in the management of sports spaces, including philosophers, psychologists, architects, and managers. Keywords: Students; Sociodemographic profile; Manager; Sports Management; Sports Spaces; Phenomenology. JEL Codes: D84, D91, D71; F69.

Specifics of judges` discourse moves: in the past and in the present

The paper updates on the notion “stratagem”. The aim of this study is to identify the notion of discourse move or stratagem in judges` discourse, forms of its verbal expression in the narrative of the judge. To achieve the stated goal, it is necessary to perform several objectives: to clarify the concept of discourse move in the context of communicative influence; to determine its verbal expression; to trace the evolution of stratagems in judges` discourse. The results of our research. The stratagems in judges` discourse are: 1) stratagem of appealing to ethos/morals, 2) manifesting legitimate power/authority, and 3) manifesting equality of parties. In terms of linguistic representation, the stratagems are implemented through the discursive activation of certain thematic areas with a particular common seme: for the ethos appeal stratagem – “religious values”, “democratic values”, “rule of law”, “universal values”; for the stratagem of manifesting legitimate power/authority – “authoritative pressure, coercion”; for the stratagem of manifesting equality – question-and-answer form of holding a court hearing for all participants. Unlike the stratagems of the prosecution and defense discourses the stratagems of judges` discourse have remained virtually unchanged. Though, we may point out that sometimes modern judges allow themselves short personal digressions.

The Question of Democracy: Universal Value or An Ideal

Democracy signifies the rule of the people by which decisions are made by the majority in terms of how they are governed, and this concept has finally come to be construed as a form of government where sovereign powers are vested in elected representatives. Social scientists debate whether democracy is an ideal or a value. In that sense, we argue that it is a value that can lead to good governance and makes a State meet its obligation of ensuring that its citizens enjoy their rights fully and if there are derogations, done within the limits of the prescribed law. However, we treat democracy as an ideal because it can never be realized in totality and Dahl’s concept of polyarchy takes center stage in the practice of democracy.

ПУБЛИЧНАЯ ДИПЛОМАТИЯ КАК ИНСТРУМЕНТ РЕАЛИЗАЦИИ ВНЕШНЕЙ ПОЛИТИКИ ВАТИКАНА: АНАЛИЗ СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКОГО НАРРАТИВА ПАПЫ ФРАНЦИСКА I

Modern scientific research shows that religion increasingly determines the way of life of the societies where traditional confessions have become widespread. The social transformations in the developing and developed states caused by economic modernization and migration processes, as well as the ineffectiveness of the governance models used by the political elites are mentioned as reasons. The world religions adapt to the modern situation and try to influence the socio-political processes. This is also characteristic of the Vatican, the city-state that administers the Roman Catholic Church. An important goal of the Vatican policy over the past decade is to raise the profile of the Catholic Church beyond its traditional sphere of influence. Through the analysis of the strategic narrative of Pope Francis I, the article considers the public diplomacy of the Vatican as a tool to implement its foreign policy. The purpose of the research is to determine the uniqueness of the strategic narrative of the Vatican’s public diplomacy during the early pontificate of Francis I, aimed at transforming the image of the Roman Catholic Church and strengthening its relations with the faithful abroad. Emphasizing the pontiff’s dual role as head of a sovereign state and head of the Roman Catholic Church, the study uses the frame analysis to identify the key ideas articulated in the pontiff’s rhetoric. The results of the analysisshow that Pope Francis I’sspeechesto the public in the early years of his pontificate were based on the ideas of collective responsibility, universal values, and a call to action. An integrated reflection on these three frameworks suggests that the RCC’s public diplomacy efforts go far beyond the Catholic audiences.

Herkules jest nieposłuszny! Istota sędziowskiego oporu oczami Ronalda Dworkina

In global jurisprudence and legal theory, we are currently observing a renaissance of interest in the thought of Ronald Dworkin, an outstanding legal philosopher, lawyer and humanist with an incredible sense of justice. There is still debate over the practical application of integral legal philosophy. Dworkin’s philosophy marks the “third way” in the dispute between legal positivism and the natural law approach. Using Dworkin’s concept of law, an attempt can be made to answer the question to what extent can the conscience of a person holding the office of a judge influence the process of making/applying law? The desire to look for positive patterns of creating and reforming law pushes us to analyze recent changes through the prism of Dworkin’s philosophy. The previous years have revealed to us a universal value and feature of our legal system a judge who interprets the law becomes the central figure of legal culture.

Education of a valuable attitude to the Motherland in the context of the formation of the socio-cultural world of a preschool child

Today's realities require the development of effective methods and systems for raising a valuable attitude to the Motherland in preschoolers. Ukrainian society united for the sake of peace, freedom, independence. Our people showed a high national consciousness, love for their native land, the Motherland, showed a high level of patriotism. National education, as an important factor in ensuring state policy regarding national and cultural values, should focus considerable attention on the education of national and patriotic feelings of the younger generation. The analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature showed that fostering a valuable attitude to the Motherland is an urgent problem of modern education, since a democratic, independent state needs citizens with a strong national position, a sense of dignity and responsibility for the future of the native people. In this context, great importance is attached to folk pedagogy as a source of inexhaustible energy of folk wisdom, dignity, indomitability, strength. Purpose. Theoretically substantiate a harmonious system of education of a valuable attitude to the Motherland in preschoolers by means of folk pedagogy. The article discusses the topical issue of the importance of fostering a valuable attitude to the Motherland, which is determined by development trends and the realities of modern society. The author emphasizes the need to form worldview positions of a growing personality by means of folk pedagogy, active involvement of preschool children in the values of our society. Methods. Literature analysis, analogy, induction and deduction, questionnaire. Results. The theoretical aspects of fostering a valuable attitude to the Motherland are analyzed, the need to be based on national and universal values, traditions, culture, and the long-term heritage of folk pedagogy is emphasized. The modern trends of preschool education, which are based on the implementation of innovative technologies and integrated approaches to the formation and development of the child's personality, are characterized, the importance of relying on national culture, the values of folk pedagogy and ethnopedagogy of the native people is emphasized. According to the results of the theoretical analysis, we determined that folk pedagogy is the golden fund of scientific pedagogy, however, priority is given to folk education, which unites character, psychological features, mentality, traditional family culture. Therefore, it is expedient to define the peculiarities of the education of a valuable attitude towards the Motherland in preschool children: - the innate nature of national feelings, which is embedded in the child's psyche at the genetic level and is revealed subconsciously in each individual; - national feelings are most clearly manifested and organically formed in preschool age. Summarizing the results of scientific research on the education of a valuable attitude to the Motherland in the context of the formation of the socio-cultural world of a preschool child, it is appropriate to pay attention to the clarified conceptual meaning of the phenomenon under study. We define a valuable attitude to the Motherland as an active orientation of the individual to the national identity of the surrounding environment, which is due to the mastery of national and cultural values and the ability to implement national and cultural values in one's own activities and life. Originality. The novelty of the work consists in substantiating the main trend of national-patriotic education, which is based on the formation of a valuable attitude of the individual to his people, their culture, traditions, and values. National identity is formed under the influence of purposeful education by means of folk pedagogy and is based on state and national values. Conclusion. Value attitude is the subject's position in the system of social and cultural relations, which characterize the needs of the individual, his interests and ideals. Valuable attitude reveals the desire of the individual, it is always emotionally colored and has a meaningful connection of the individual with the objects of the surrounding world

COMPETITIVENESS, NATIONAL BRAND AND CULTURAL DIPLOMACY

It is enough to get acquainted with the expressions of recognized authorities to understand that universal absolute values are born over time, which are only national in origin. They turn into a cultural language that everyone can understand, with which any thought and mood can be expressed, and which, of course, does not need a translator. It is in this sense that cultural diplomacy becomes easier, which does not require additional explanations and interpretations. With its universal perception, it can only serve universal values: peace, friendship, cooperation, etc. It is important to note that the factor of cultural diplomacy directly addresses the interconnected problems of mutual understanding, stability and development, and as such provides a reliable starting point for a fruitful work. Finally, cultural diplomacy contributes to the national brand, the process of improving the overall environment to establish peace, increase the level of competetitiveness of nations in the global economy.

ПАТРИОТИЗМ КАК ОСНОВА ГРАЖДАНСКОЙ ИДЕНТИЧНОСТИ СОВРЕМЕННОЙ СТУДЕНЧЕСКОЙ МОЛОДЕЖИ

The purpose of the work is to conduct an empirical sociological analysis of patriotism as the basis of the civic identity of modern student youth. Patriotism illustrates the emotional connection of a person with his homeland and a sense of social and cultural connection with his fellow citizens. It is based on universal human values, including openness to other people, care and responsibility for society, respect for history and national culture. The ongoing political, social and cultural changes open up new facets of love for the Motherland, which actualizes the need for patriotic education of new generations. This concept is a socio-cultural factor in the integration of people, ensuring their unification on the basis of common values and love for the Motherland. Patriotism finds its manifestation in citizenship, spiritual unity and conscious activity of the individual in society, confirming the inseparability of man with the state. The empirical basis of the study is based on the results of a sociological survey of students of universities and colleges in Orel (652 respondents were interviewed), conducted by the questionnaire method on the stated issues in October 2022 using the Yandex.Forms platform. The representativeness of the sample is ensured according to the gender and the form of education (student youth). Due to the nature of the sample, the authors were able to summarize the results of the study with a reliability level of 97%. The obtained research material allows us to formulate the following conclusions and generalizations: with a certain reservation, patriotism for modern youth is meaningfully associated with a special historical and cultural heritage, deeply connected with love for the Motherland, readiness to defend it with arms in hand and even give one's life for the freedom of the nation (romantic perception of the fatherland) and attachment to the state (from a positivist point of view).

Духовно-нравственные ценности населения Дальнего Востока России в начале ХХ в. в контексте межэтнических отношений (по произведениям И.У. Басаргина)

The paper analyzes the interaction of local and alien peoples in Primorye at the stage of its development by Slavic settlers from the point of view of spiritual and moral foundations and values. Owing to the great temporal separation of the period under study from the present and the impossibility of the searching for informants, the novels by I.U. Basargin, which are distinguished by documentary accuracy of description, historicity and covering a large time period — from the first settlers to the end of the Civil War came to be the study`s subject matter. Information about interethnic relations and spiritual and moral values was revealed in literary works and compared with the already available scientific materials. The dynamics of spiritual and moral values is analyzed on the basis of M. Scheler's concept of Ordo Amoris, a certain moral formula of a person, in accordance with which relations between values are built in the inner world of a particular moral subject. The study shows that the contacts of the newcomer Slavic peoples, namely the Russian Old Believers, with the natives and the Chinese, took place, on the whole, peacefully, thanks to the firm adherence of the settlers to universal human values. The Ordo Amoris community had become a guarantee of good neighborliness and mutual assistance, while its violation — the promotion of personal enrichment and power — led to crimes, violation of moral principles, and the destruction of peaceful coexistence.

Конкурсные мероприятия как компонент интегрированной модели этнокультурного образования в Кабардино-Балкарской Республике

The article considers certain aspects of contests that have a direct impact on the organization of ethnocultural education in general education organizations. The main issue of the article is the arrangement of ethnocultural education in general education organizations through activities aimed at fostering love for the native language, understanding universal human values, respecting the moral and historical heritage of their people, respectful attitude to other cultures, which are based on the experience, methods and forms of education of the younger generation created by folk wisdom.

Is Spirituality a Master Controller for Human Well-Being?

The article “Did Freud Miss the Discovery of Our Spiritual Core?” describes how Freud’s psychoanalytic theory is a bridge to the long-sought discovery of a science-based explanation of spiritual experience as elaborated by the Framework of Spirituality. This framework has been clinically used to intentionally promote spiritual awakening and developed as CBT-STE (for Self-Transcendent Experience). Implications from this clinical application profoundly affect our worldview of being human providing a universal moral direction and values, explanation of the “How” and “Why” of therapy effectiveness and a method for ongoing personal transformation with a neuroscience basis. The characteristics of this spiritual core suggest that it is a “Master Controller” for overall human well-being. A realistic possibility of achieving human well-being with cooperation, harmony, and peace is proposed.

Japan practices in the preservation of cultural heritage. Nara Research Center

The article deals with the history, structure and methods of work of the Nara Research Center, as well as the socio-cultural context of its establishment. Compared to many countries, the experience of preserving cultural heritage in Japan began to take shape relatively recently, but over the past period, original forms of working with heritage unique to Japan have been developed, which have expanded the world experience in this area. Familiarity with the Japanese experience can be useful for the Russian museum community and can contribute to the emergence of new forms in the domestic practice of dealing with heritage. One of the striking manifestations of the organization of cultural heritage conservation in Japan is the activity of the National Research Institute in Nara. There are currently no works in the domestic literature devoted to the analysis. Since the 50s of the 20th century, the Japanese government has actively begun to work in the field of preserving and protecting universal cultural values. The Nara National Research Institute is an excellent example of a government organization that is engaged in a wide range of work to preserve the country’s cultural assets, as well as scientific education and international activities. The work of the National Research Center is a striking example of a well-functioning system for the protection of cultural property operating in Japan at the state level. The competence of the center includes not only conducting excavations, but also analyzing the extracted materials, extensive educational, educational and international security activities. The data obtained during the research is carefully structured and digitized and will be made publicly available through several public databases created for a detailed study of issues related to archeology and related sciences.