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Rethinking Human/Nonhuman Hierarchy In Charlie And The Chocolatefactory, Xinyue Yuan

Kritika Kultura

investigates the irreconcilable gulf between the two conflicting aspects of abortion in India

From Clones To Robots: Kazuo Ishiguro’S Non-Human Narrative And Itsethical Implications, Minrui Li

Kritika Kultura

feminist consciousness-raising, and taking liberty with genre and medium fluidity, this article

Luck As Power: Nonhuman Game Narrative, Agency, And Aliencolonization In Philip K. Dick’S The Game-Players Of Titan, Kanjing He

Kritika Kultura

framework might aid. The oeuvre of Indian cinematic narratives showcases a severe

Pain, Pleasure, Preference: “Consider The Lobster” Anddilemmas Of Animal Narratives, Xiaomeng Wan

Kritika Kultura

dearth of intervention when addressing these issues. Anchoring on decolonial feminism and

Towards An Envisioned Human-Nonhuman Community: The “New Human”Narrative And Ethical Choice In Wang Jinkang’S The Artificial Human, You Wu

Kritika Kultura

of the problem. Hence, employing decoloniality to comprehend these issues against a sociolegal

Making The World Of Connections Visible:Nonhuman Narrative As World Literature, Zou Li

Kritika Kultura

The use of a monistic colonial discourse in delineating these practices negates the plurality

Encountering The Non-Human With Narrative Form:J.M. Coetzee’S The Lives Of Animals, Yafei Li

Kritika Kultura

criminalization, harassment, and oppression of women who fail to bear male offspring within

Beyond The Fermi Paradox: Alien Narratives And Chinese Epistemologyin Liu Cixin’S Science Fiction, Siqi Zhao

Kritika Kultura

an all-encompassing heteronormative patriarchal system problematize the context further.

Nonhuman Narratives In World Literature: An Introduction, Biwu Shang, Maria Luisa Torres Reyes

Kritika Kultura

determination in considerable parts (both urban and rural) of India a wide berth. The eventual

Neoliberal Society, Alienation, And Affective Crisis In The Answers (2017), Xiaoxiao Huang

Kritika Kultura

West finds a nemesis in sex-selective abortion in India. Unfortunately, the sociocultural baggage,

Maritime (Im)Mobility And Heterotopia: Jeju Island In South Korea, Taehee Kim

Kritika Kultura

Jeju Island, located on the remote periphery of the Korean peninsula and historically a site of exile, has become a popular destination for domestic migration over the past decade. Drawing on Michel Foucault’s notion of heterotopia as a methodological framework and taking Jeju Island as an example to reveal “islandness,” this paper discusses how the island is imagined and represented in Korean society. From this perspective, Jeju Island is regarded exteriorly as a place outside the ordinary and internally as a heterogeneous place. Further, in the heterotopia of “illusion” and “compensation,” a sojourn on Jeju Island is expected and experienced …

In Quest Of The “Sublime Paralytic”: Speculations On History, Identity, Andthe Emergence Of National-Class Consciousness, E. San Juan Jr.

Kritika Kultura

employing a focus on abortion in extending liberation for women since the mid-1900s in the

Love Is A Molecular Island, Chun-Mei Chuang

Kritika Kultura

When clarifying Spinoza’s concept of affect, Deleuze declares, “Hope as such or love as such represents nothing, strictly nothing.” In this paper, I approach the question of love by taking a detour of nonhuman affinity. First, I present this paper as an experimental becoming that weaves through heterogeneous lines of thinking and creating. Second, explicating the Deleuzian-Guattarian notion of “abstract machine” alongside Isabelle Stengers’s figure of “inappropriable unknown,” I argue for viewing the cosmos and art as interconnected abstract machines that foster novel realities and communities. Third, I weave planetary thinking with an interdisciplinary approach to propose a “planetary art …

Literary Study In The Era Of Artificial Intelligence In China, Fen Gao, Pengfei Zhang

Kritika Kultura

In view of the salient characteristics of technological innovation and human-machine symbiosis in the era of artificial intelligence, Chinese literary circles have purveyed a productive exploration of “literary study in the era of artificial intelligence.” Chinese scholars’ innovation of literary theory consists of three characteristics. First, they have established the original theory of “brain text,” systematically analyzed the definition, formation mechanism, and relationship between “brain text” and literature, language, text, and cognition, and applied this theory to literary criticism. Second, on the basis of sorting out and summarizing the core viewpoints of Western digital humanities theory, Chinese scholars have carried …

Front Matter, Kritika Kultura

Kritika Kultura

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The Right To Obtain Electronic Evidence In An “Illegal” Or “Disloyal” Manner Versus The Right To Privacy, Mohamad Fayez Alesber

BAU Journal - Journal of Legal Studies - مجلة الدراسات القانونية

This study addresses the problem of reconciling the right to obtain electronic evidence, even through "illegal" or " disloyal " means, with the right to privacy in this digital age. To this end, the study first highlights the most prominent definitions given to electronic evidence in jurisprudence and legislation, most of which appear to liken it to "data," a reductive analogy that can be analyzed. Subsequently, the study sheds light on the position of European and French jurisprudence on the issue of producing electronic evidence through "illegal" or " disloyal ". Apparently, there is a shift in jurisprudence toward accepting …

The Development Of Pantai Indah Kapuk 2: Social Inequality And Eviction Of Salembaran Jati Residents, Nurul Shabrina

Cities and Urban Development Journal

The development of Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) 2 has caused social inequality in Salembaran Jati Village because this development project involves the eviction of agricultural land and the relocation of residents to Kampung Jati Baru, creating new challenges in the social aspect. The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of residents and the inequality of access to primary needs felt by residents of Salembaran Jati Village due to the construction of PIK 2. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study refers to the dimensions of sense work and meta criteria of justice in the Good City Form …

Literature Review: Implementation Of The Concept Of Sustainable Transportation In Soreang Integrated Urban Settlement Areas Planning, Natasha Puteri Arnesto

Cities and Urban Development Journal

Research on sustainable transportation has been growing in recent years to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Urban dynamics pose a challenge in achieving these goals, as they are influenced by various factors such as population growth, urbanization, and urban expansion, which occur globally. This trend is also evident in urban areas across Indonesia, including Bandung Regency. Research on sustainable transportation has been growing in recent years as part of efforts to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Urban dynamics pose a challenge in achieving these goals, as they are influenced by various factors such as population growth, urbanization, and …

Study Of Public Space Development Based On Preservation Of Cultural Heritage Areas: Case Study Of Muara Jambi Area, Farhan Rachmanda Graha Cahyadi

Cities and Urban Development Journal

Background: The development of public spaces in cultural heritage areas has an important role in supporting the preservation of historical and cultural values, while improving the quality of life of the community around the cultural heritage.

Aims: This study aims to examine the potential for developing public spaces that are in line with efforts to preserve the Muara Jambi Cultural Heritage area.

Methods: The method used is qualitative-descriptive with conceptual-contextual orientation. Data collection techniques are carried out through systematic literature studies, document analysis, and triangulation through stakeholder statements. Data are analyzed using thematic analysis to identify relevant key elements.

Results: …

The Dynamics Of Urbanization And Changes In Ekistics Elements: A Case Study Of Surakarta City, Sarah Astita

Cities and Urban Development Journal

Urbanization has become a driving force behind significant spatial, environmental, and socio-economic transformations in urban areas, including Surakarta, the most densely populated city in Central Java. The rapid increase in population and urban expansion has led to drastic changes in land use and the structure of human settlements. This study aims to analyze the impact of urbanization on the ekistic elements of Surakarta (nature, humans, society, space/shells, and networks) and how these changes manifest spatially over time. A descriptive qualitative approach is employed using literature analysis and the interpretation of Landsat satellite imagery from 2011 and 2022. The findings show …

Community Based Development Analysis - Case Study Of Cap (Community Action Plan) In Kramat Ward, Irene Sondang Fitrinitia

Cities and Urban Development Journal

Background: The Community Action Plan (CAP) has been implemented as a participatory approach to improving settlement quality through collaboration between the community and the government.

Aims: This study aims to explore the CAP process in community-based development planning in Kramat Ward and to understand the role of citizen participation and synergy with government policies in enhancing settlement quality

Methods: A descriptive qualitative approach with a case study method was used to analyze the process of community-based development planning.

Results: The findings indicate that the Community Action Plan (CAP) enables residents to identify and propose solutions to settlement-related issues. Community-driven actions …

Representasi Cancel Culture Di Korea Selatan Dalam Film Pilot (2024), Sharfina Rahmanita Adani, Amelia Burhan

Multikultura

Cancel culture is a social phenomenon that occurs when an individual receives public backlash due to actions or statements considered to violate social norms. This phenomenon has become increasingly prominent in South Korea, attracting attention in its highly collective and responsive digital society, which has led to its portrayal in various media works. One such work is the film Pilot (2024), which tells the story of a famous pilot's reputation falling after a gender-biased comment of his spread widely online and drew public scrutiny. This study aims to analyze the representation of cancel culture in the film Pilot (2024) using …

The Seamlessaccess Audit Toolkit: A Framework For Librarians To Audit Resource Access, John W. Felts, Heather Staines, Michelle Urberg

Library Faculty Publications

To help navigate complex issues caused by changes in technology, regulations, and user expectations, SeamlessAccess is producing a toolkit that gives librarians a framework for auditing their resource access. Structured into four key areas—Usability, Privacy, Reliability, and Security—the toolkit enables library staff the ability to identify the risks and opportunities that inform decision-making and advocate for future investment. In this paper, the authors explore the usability and privacy sections of the toolkit. In addition, the paper features feedback from a librarian about how the toolkit helped them identify and address access-related issues, assess potential ethical or legal exposure, and identify …

A Workplace Posture Initiative To Reduce Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Carrie Isaac

All Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects

Problem: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are a leading cause of occupational injury and discomfort in industrial workplaces. Although an ergonomic program existed at the project site, a formalized process to detect postural misalignments early had not been established. Relying on employee self-reporting, delayed intervention, and limited opportunities to prevent injuries before they progress.

Aim of the Project: A proactive posture screening program using PostureScreen® was implemented to identify postural deviations that could contribute to WRMSDs. Emphasis was placed on supporting employees through early awareness of posture-related issues and evaluation of alignment improvements following individualized intervention.

Review of the Evidence: Evidence …

A Novel, Metal-Based Approach To Identify Residences With Lead Service Lines, Danielle Land, Grant D. Brown, David M. Cwiertny, Marc A. Edwards, Mona Hanna, Drew E. Latta, Michelle M. Scherer

Michigan Tech Publications

There is an urgent need for rapid, cost-effective approaches to identify residences with lead service lines (LSLs). We evaluated whether analyzing water for corrosion-related metals could accurately identify residences with LSLs without relying on potentially inaccurate property records. We applied principal component analysis logistic regression (PCA-LR) and classification tree models using 28 analytes per bottle (including Pb, Cu, Zn, Fe, Al, and others) measured in 216 water samples collected in Flint, Michigan, in August 2015. The PCA-LR model achieved 87% accuracy (AUROC = 0.93) with 81% sensitivity and 90% specificity, while the classification tree model achieved 80% accuracy (AUROC = …

More Schooling Can Delay The Onset Of Dementia Later In Life, Vikesh Amin, Jere R. Behrman, Jason M. Fletcher, Carlos A. Flores, Alfonso Flores-Lagunes, Iliana Kohler, Hans-Peter Kohler, Shana D. Stites

Employment Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

San Diego County Employees Retirement Association V. Johnson & Johnson

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Design Of Directive Wideband Microstrip Antenna, Hassan Ali Ragheb

Electrical Engineering

The study under consideration demonstrates design, simulation, and optimization of a compact Ultra-Wideband (UWB) antenna employing a coplanar waveguide (CPW) feeding structure and a circular patch geometry. The design is targeting a 7 GHz operating frequency, offering a balance between compact size, wide bandwidth, and directional radiation characteristics. An initial antenna configuration was developed and analyzed using HFSS, showing satisfactory performance in terms of impedance matching and radiation efficiency. However, asymmetries in the radiation pattern prompted further enhancement. An improved design employees strategically director elements placed above the circular patch to improve forward gain and radiation beam directivity. The optimized …

Constructing Sculptural Wearables: Indigenous Steam Education At The Intersection Of Art And Science, Patricia Andersen

Theses and Dissertations

This paper describes an approach to STEAM education in which art is viewed as a unique discipline with distinct ways of thinking. The researchers developed and evaluated a STEAM education program to explore how art and science work together to expand and accelerate inventive thinking among Native American middle school students who participated in American Indian Services (AIS) Pre-Freshman Engineering Program (PREP). An important context of this project was the unique local environment and culture that included Diné (din-eh) culture in Gallup, NM. We hypothesize that integrating culturally responsive transdisciplinary art into an existing STEM summer program will increase students' …

Belonging Starts With You: Exploring Trust, Belonging, And Spiritual Connection In The Success Of Culturally Diverse Students In Higher Education, Moises Aguirre

Theses and Dissertations

Cultivating trust and belonging is essential for student success in higher education, particularly for students from diverse cultural backgrounds (DCB) who face unique challenges in developing these connections. Research highlights lower levels of trust reported by DCB students toward peers and institutions, adversely impacting their academic performance and social integration (Van Maele & Van Houtte, 2010). The urgency of these issues is underscored by the demographic evolution in Utah's educational system, with projections indicating significant growth of students' diversity by 2065 (Hollingshaus et al., 2019). Because of these projected developments, this study investigates how DCB students conceptualize and experience trust …