The Expansionist View of Systematic Testimonial Injustice: South Asian Context

In this paper, I offer an expansionist view of the Frickerian central case of testimonial injustice, citing examples from the South Asian context. To defend this expansionist position, I provide an argument in three parts. First, I argue that credibility deficit and credibility excess are entangled with each other in such a way that often, one produces the other. Secondly, I contend that we should not say that systematic testimonial injustice is a consequence of credibility deficit only because of the entanglement between them. I also contend that for being the central case of testimonial injustice, identity prejudice should not be necessarily negative; it can be positive as well. Propounding a twofold condition of the status of a knower, the last part claims that testimonial injustice occurs when one of the two conditions remains unmet

The Motivation Problem, Future Generations, and the Idea of “Leaving the Earth No Worse”

The author examines the problem of motivation about future generations. He argues that though many philosophers think that direct motivations are problematic for future generations only, they are not unproblematic for the current generations too, and that the motivation problem can be solved if we consider the idea of “leaving the earth no worse.” He also shows why such an idea should be promoted and can motivate us to work in the best interests of current and future generations. The author also contends that prioritizing the idea of “leaving the earth no worse” is not exclusively anthropocentric

ANALISIS LINGKUNGAN FISIK PERMUKIMAN MELALUI CITRA IKONOS TAHUN 2001 DI KECAMATAN PASAR KLIWON KOTA SURAKARTA

Penelitian ini dilakukan di kecamatan Pasar Kliwon dengan judul: “Analisis Lingkungan Fisik Permukiman Melalui Citra Ikonos Tahun 2001 di Kecamatan Pasar Kliwon Kota Surakarta”, bertujuan: (1) mengetahui kelas permukiman dengan kualitas fisik permukiman di Kecamatan Pasar Kliwon, (2) mengetahui pengaruh distribusi fasilitas sosial, ekonomi, pendidikan dan transportasi terhadap kelas permukiman dan kualitas fisik permukiman dan (3) mengetahui faktor-faktor dominan yang mempengaruhi adanya perbedaan agihan kualitas lingkungan fisik permukiman di kecamatan Pasar Kliwon. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis data sekunder dan observasi lapangan. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari data primer dan sekunder. Data primer dalam penelitian ini adalah data yang tidak bisa langsung disadap dari citra meliputi: sarana air minum, tempat sampah, drainase, saluran limbah. Data sekunder yang digunakan adalah data yang langsung disadap dari citra Ikonos meliputi: kepadatan bangunan, kondisi jalan, lebar jalan, pohon pelindung, tata letak bangunan dan ukuran kapling rumah. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah menggunakan metode pengharkatan atau skoring Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa: (1) kelas kualitas lingkungan fisik permukiman di kecamatan Pasar Kliwon adalah kelas baik dan sedang, (2) distribusi fasilitas sosial, ekonomi, pendidikan dan transportasi ternyata tidak berpengaruh terhadap kualitas lingkungan fisik permukiman. Tidak semua yang mempunyai kelas baik mempunyai fasilitas-fasilitas tersebut dan juga tidak semua yang mempunyai kelas sedang tidak mempunyai fasilitas-fasilitas tersebut dan (3) faktor yang paling dominan berpengaruh terhadap kualitas lingkungan fisik permukiman di daerah penelitian adalah kondisi permukaan jalan, lebar jalan masuk, saluran limbah, saluran air hujan (drainase) dan sarana air minum. Hal ini disebabkan karena variabel-variabel tersebut mempunyai nilai yang kecil atau rendah. Rendahnya nilai dari variabel-variabel tersebut menyebabkan jumlah total dari harkat menjadi kecil dan kelasnya menjadi tinggi atau baik sesuai dengan klasifikasi yang telah ditentukan

Synthesized hydroxyapatite Powder from clamshell / Nurul Huda M. Ali

Hydroxyapatite (HAp) is one of the most versatile bioceramic materials since it is widely used in biomedical and dentistry applications. This research focused on the effect of pH and calcination temperature on synthesized HAp powder from clamshells via chemical precipitation method Besides that, the process of PIM using synthesized HAp powder mixed with PS based binder System had studied. The effect of sintering temperatures on the as-sintered HAp specimens had evaluated for its physical and mechanical properties. The process to synthesize HAp powder involves calcination of clamshells powder followed by the titration method using low concentration of phosphoric acid. Based on the analysis, synthesized HAp powder at the temperature of 850°C with the final pH solution of 6.5 has similar characterizations with commercial HAp powder. Then, the process is followed by a green processing route via PIM technique to produce the assintered HAp specimen. From the results attained, it shows that synthesized HAp feedstock prepared with the powder loading of 60 vol. % shows pseudo-plastic behavior. The feedstock was successfully injection moulded according to ASTM standard C1424- 10 to produce green specimens at the temperature of 200% with the pressure range from 4 to 7 bars. The green specimens were then successfully debound and sintered through single step wick-debinding and sintering process using alumina powder as an embedment agent. The sintered specimens were than evaluated on physical and mechanical properties. From the results obtained, sintering temperature above 1100°C is not preferable since HAp is start to decompose and forming TCP which not suitable for load bearing applications

Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Bahasa Indonesia Materi Menulis Karangan Narasi Menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Concept Sentence di SDN Sidorejo 2 Kabupaten Barito Kuala

The purpose of this study was to determine the quality of teacher activity, student activity and to improve student learning outcomes in learning Indonesian in narrative essay writing material. This study uses a qualitative research approach with the type of Classroom Action Research (CAR). The setting of this research was carried out at SDN Sidorejo 2 Barito Kuala Regency in the even semester of the 2021/2022 academic year with a total of 26 students. Data collection techniques in this study were qualitative data and quantitative data, which were obtained through observing teacher activities, observing student activities, and learning outcomes through evaluation tests. Data analysis with descriptive analysis techniques presented in the table is interpreted with the percentages and indicators of learning completeness determined. The results showed that the quality of the teacher's activities from cycle I was carried out with good criteria, cycle II was carried out with very good criteria. Student activities in cycle I reached the criteria of good, and cycle II achieved very good criteria. The classical completeness of student learning outcomes from cycle I and cycle II increased from 73% to 84%. Based on these findings it can be concluded that the Concept Sentence learning model can increase student learning activities so that the hypothesis can be accepted. It is suggested that the Concept Sentence learning model can be used as an alternative in increasing student activity which has an impact on improving student learning outcomes

Kisah Al-Qur’an dan Ayat-ayat yang Memiliki Kemiripan Susunan Kata: Sebuah Tinjauan Sintaksis Arab

The method of understanding the story of the Quran using a historical approach is that in several verses it has experienced deadlocks in the editorials of similar verses. Thus, a stylistic approach that focuses on the analysis of Arabic syntax is needed to understand these verses. This study aims to answer questions about the interpretation of stories in the verses of the Quran that have the same word order. The method used in this study is content analysis with a stylistic approach at the syntactic level. The primary data sources used are stories in the verses of the Quran that have similar wording, while the secondary sources used are related and relevant to the research topic. The results of this study indicate that the verses of the Quran with similar wording do not always refer to the same events. One element of the story can be described in various versions according to the intent and purpose of the story. This article can contribute to understanding the story in the verses of the Quran. Apart from the historical approach, a stylistic approach can also be helpful, especially at the level of Arabic syntax

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KINERJA PEGAWAI HONORER DI DINAS KEPENDUDUKAN DAN PENCATATAN SIPIL KABUPATEN BENGKALIS

Indonesia memiliki jutaan tenaga honorer yang bekerja diberbagai sektor. Salah satu bagian dari sektor tersebut adalah Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten bengkalis. Diantara masalah yang sering muncul terkait pegawai honorer adalah masalah kompensasi dan kinerja. Rumusan masalah yang dikaji dalam penelitian ini adalah terdapat pengaruh secara parsial dan simultan kompensasi, motivasi dan kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja pegawai honorer Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Bengkalis?. Hasil uji hipotesis secara parsial (uji t) menunjukkan bahwa nilai kompensasi berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja pegawai honorer, dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,197. Motivasi  berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai honorer, dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,004. Kepemimpinan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai honorer dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000. Hasil uji hipotesis secara simultan (uji F) dapat diketahui bahwa kompensasi, motivasi dan kepemimpinan secara simultan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai honorer dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000. Hasil perhitungan dengan uji koefisien determinasi ganda dapat diketahui bahwa kompensasi, motivasi dan kepemimpinan secara bersama-sama mempengaruhi variabel dependen kinerja pegawai honorer sebesar 93,1%, sedangkan sisanya sebesar 6,9% disebabkan oleh faktor-faktor lain

Strategi Pembelajaran CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition dalam Meningkatkan Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab di MI Darul Ulum Tambak Oso

This study aims to determine Arabic language learning using CIRC (Cooperative Integrative Reading and Composition) cooperative strategies, analyze the improvement of Arabic language learning using CIRC cooperative strategies and find out the supporting factors and obstacles to CIRC cooperative learning at MI Darul Ulum Tambak Oso. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected using observation techniques, structured interviews and documentation. Data analysis is carried out through the process of data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions continuously, to produce saturated data. The results of the data analysis showed that in theimplementation of the CIRC cooperative learning strategy to improve Arabic learning at MI Darul Ulum Tambak Oso, it was found that: CIRC cooperative learning materials in improving Arabic learning are carried out through the process of student interaction and exchange of ideas with group friends including reading texts that must be understood, writing down the main ideas in the reading text, discussing the main ideas of  the reading text, and summing up the material studied in the reading text; Circ Arabic cooperative learning can increase student motivation, including comfort in the learning process, reducing boredom, awakening the courage to express opinions, and encouraging students' concern to encourage each other and teach their friends, so that students can more easily understand the material and more confidently present the results of discussions in front of the class; The successful development of circ Arabic cooperative learning is supported by the competence of teachers in preparing lesson plans and the ability to manage classes. Some factors that need to be anticipated in the cooperative learning of the Arabic CIRC include allocation management, differences in abilities between students, and the arrangement of discussion rooms

Micro-credit, Trust, and Social Solidarity in Bangladesh: A Socio-philosophical Analysis

Drèze and Sen are not entirely right in their apparent glorification of the roles of nongovernmental organizations in Bangladesh in An Uncertain Glory: India and Its Contradictions because they leave out and/or de-emphasize some important issues, especially those that are related to the problematic trusting relationship between nongovernmental organizations in Bangladesh and rural poor women. Nongovernmental organizations’ use of trust disturbs social solidarity in rural Bangladesh mainly because of their massive supervision mechanism that they undertake to sustain the so-called trusting relationship between them and their debtors. The massive supervision mechanism damages social solidarity also because it creates a tension between local norms and nongovernmental organizations’ neoliberalist values of “discipline, efficiency and competitiveness,” which nongovernmental organizations try to inject into villagers by their numerous social engineering programs, which are state’s responsibility. Nongovernmental organization monitoring has some psychological impacts on their clients that also contribute to shaking social solidarity. The absence of a proper trusting relationship between nongovernmental organizations and rural poor women reduces the capabilities of the latter as a result of which Drèze and Sen’s glorification of Bangladeshi nongovernmental organizations and Sen’s capabilities approach are in tension. However, there are strategies that Bangladeshi nongovernmental organizations should employ to address the issues raised due to their massive supervision mechanism

Social Commerce for Optimal Marketing Performance Improvement: A Customer Engagement Approach

Purpose – The study explores the social commerce capabilities and examining the relationship between social commerce, customer engagement, and marketing performance. Design/methodology/approach – This study focuses on the cause-and-effect relationship between two variables in food and beverage production in Solo, Semarang, Kudus, and Jepara. It uses primary and secondary data from 265 entrepreneurs, using structural equation modeling and AMOS data processing software. Findings – The study's findings demonstrated that social commerce does not have direct effect on Marketing performance, which contradicts other studies conducted by other researcher. Research limitations/implications – The study reveals that social media-based consumer engagement mediates between social commerce capacity and marketing performance, with significant positive correlation values. Practical implications – The study suggests that SMEs in the food and beverage industry can use social media to develop effective marketing strategies. It recommends managing Instagram accounts and Facebook pages, generating sales, and updating channels. Originality/value – This study provides a new perspective on how to manage social commerce capabilities in order to improve marketing performance in SMEs.Tujuan - Studi ini mengeksplorasi social commerce capabilities dan menguji hubungan antara perdagangan sosial, keterlibatan pelanggan, dan kinerja pemasaran. Desain/metodologi/pendekatan - Studi ini berfokus pada hubungan sebab-akibat antara dua variabel dalam produksi makanan dan minuman di Solo, Semarang, Kudus, dan Jepara. Studi ini menggunakan data primer dan sekunder dari 265 pengusaha, dengan menggunakan pemodelan persamaan struktural dan perangkat lunak pengolah data AMOS. Temuan - Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa social commerce capabilities tidak memiliki efek langsung pada kinerja pemasaran, yang bertentangan dengan penelitian lain yang dilakukan oleh peneliti lain. Keterbatasan/implikasi penelitian - Penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa keterlibatan konsumen berbasis media sosial memediasi antara social commerce capabilities dan kinerja pemasaran, dengan nilai korelasi positif yang signifikan. Implikasi praktis - Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa UKM di industri makanan dan minuman dapat menggunakan media sosial untuk mengembangkan strategi pemasaran yang efektif. Studi ini merekomendasikan untuk mengelola akun Instagram dan halaman Facebook, menghasilkan penjualan, dan memperbarui saluran. Keaslian/nilai - Studi ini memberikan perspektif baru tentang bagaimana mengelola social commerce capabilities untuk meningkatkan kinerja pemasaran di UKM