3 Characteristics of Cockney British London dialect

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-2t20Ps7iA&t=240s

✨ *CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS* ✨

 ✨ *CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS* ✨

*AIICARE LP2M UIN Salatiga* invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute to: 2026 Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference and Research Expo (AIICARE)

Theme: “*Integrating Islamic Thought, Education, Science, and Society: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Global Transformation*”

📅 Key Dates:

Submission (Full Paper): April 30, 2026

Editorial Check & Peer Review: 15 May 2026

Conference Date: October  5-6, 2026

Notification: 26 October 2026

Revision: 9 November 2026

📅 *Conference Date: October 5-6, 2026*

📍 Venue: Laras Asri Hotel, Salatiga

*Keynote Speaker*

Prof. Zakiyuddin, M.Ag. – Rector of UIN Salatiga

*Invited Speakers*

Prof. Dr. Irma Wani Binti Othman, Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Associate. Prof. Dr. Abd. Razak Zakaria, University of Malaya, Malaysia

Ashek Mahmud, Ph.D,  Jagannath University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Farhana Zaman, PhD, Jagannath University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Prof. Dr. Anak Agung Ayu Dian Andriyani, S.S., M.Hum,  Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

Dr. Faizal Risdianto, S.S,M.Hum, Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga

*Conference Topics*

1. Contemporary Ijtihad and Reform in Islamic Legal Thought (Renewal of Islamic jurisprudence in response to global issues)

2. Islam, Human Rights, and Global Ethics (Islamic perspectives on justice, equality, and humanitarian values)

3. Islamic Governance, Civil Society, and Public Policy (Religion-state relations, democracy, and policy reform)

4. Transforming Islamic Education in the Digital Era (Blended learning, AI in madrasah, e-learning models)

5. Curriculum Integration: Bridging Religious and Scientific Knowledge (Integration-interconnection paradigm in Islamic institutions)

6. Teacher Professional Development in Islamic Educational Institutions   (Pedagogical innovation and competency development)

7. English Language Teaching in Islamic Educational Contexts (ESP, EAP, TOEFL preparation, global communication)

8. Arabic Language, Literature, and Islamic Intellectual Heritage (Philology, literary studies, classical and modern texts)

9. Religious Communication and Digital Da’wah in the Global Age (Media studies, social media discourse, cyber-pragmatics)

10. Islamic Finance, Banking, and Financial Technology (FinTech) (Innovation in Sharia-compliant systems)

11. Islamic Economic Ethics and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (Social justice, poverty alleviation, green economy)

12. Halal Industry, Global Trade, and Economic Transformation (Halal supply chains, certification, global markets)

13. Integration of Islamic Worldview and Scientific Inquiry (Philosophy of science in Islamic perspective)

14. Mathematics and Quantitative Approaches in Social and Religious Studies (Statistical modeling, big data in Islamic research)

15. Muslim Societies in a Globalized World: Identity, Pluralism, and Social Change (Migration, multiculturalism, interfaith engagement)

The submitted papers will be published in SINTA  1 & SINTA 2 indexed journals and AIICARE Proceedings https://conferences.uinsalatiga.ac.id/index.php/iicare/index

📌 *Submission Link*: https://s.id/2026AIICAREregistration

*Conference Fees*:

*Presenters Fees*: Mahasiswa 150 K, Dosen UIN Salatiga 250 K, Dosen umum 350 K

*Non-Presenters Fees*: Mahasiswa 100 K, Dosen UIN Salatiga 200 K, Dosen umum 300 K

🌟 Organized by *AIICARE LP2M UIN Salatiga*

Rabbi Elhanan Beck: Zionis Tak Peduli Meski Korbankan “100 Juta Orang” demi Israel

Rabbi Elhanan Beck: Zionis Tak Peduli Meski Korbankan “100 Juta Orang” demi Israel

Rabbi Elhanan Beck, seorang tokoh Yahudi yang dikenal anti-Zionis, baru-baru ini melontarkan kritik pedas terhadap kelompok Zionis. Kritik itu disampaikannya dalam wawancara eksklusif bersama podcast Middle East Eye. Pernyataannya langsung memicu perhatian luas karena berani menyoroti sisi gelap logika politik Zionisme.

Dalam wawancara itu, Beck menyatakan bahwa kaum Zionis tidak memiliki batasan moral dalam memperjuangkan keamanan Israel. Ia menegaskan, mereka rela mengorbankan hingga 100 juta jiwa manusia tanpa rasa peduli. Angka ini disebut Beck untuk menggambarkan betapa ekstremnya prioritas politik Zionisme di atas nilai kemanusiaan.

Beck menekankan bahwa bagi kelompok Zionis, keselamatan proyek politik Israel adalah segalanya. Tidak ada harga yang terlalu mahal, termasuk nyawa dalam jumlah masif, demi mempertahankan dominasi mereka. Menurut Beck, logika ini menunjukkan bahwa kepentingan politik telah sepenuhnya mengalahkan rasa kemanusiaan.

Ia juga menuduh kelompok Zionis sama sekali tidak memikirkan nasib warga sipil, baik Muslim maupun Palestina. Yang mereka kejar hanyalah kelangsungan proyek politik dan dominasi atas kawasan. Akibatnya, penderitaan rakyat biasa dianggap sebagai "efek samping" yang boleh dikorbankan.

Salah satu kritik paling tajam dari Beck adalah soal normalisasi kekerasan terhadap anak-anak di Gaza. Ia menyebut bahwa pembunuhan anak-anak Palestina justru dirayakan dalam logika perang Zionis. Hal ini, menurut Beck, memperlihatkan bagaimana korban sipil, terutama yang paling rentan, kehilangan nilai kemanusiaannya.

Beck dengan tegas membedakan antara Yudaisme sebagai agama dan Zionisme sebagai proyek politik. Ia menolak anggapan bahwa tindakan Zionis mencerminkan ajaran Yahudi. Sebaliknya, Beck menyebut Zionisme sebagai penyimpangan yang menyalahkan agama untuk membenarkan pendudukan, perang, dan perampasan tanah Palestina.

Menurut Beck, akar konflik Timur Tengah bukanlah agama, melainkan praktik pendudukan dan pemaksaan kekuasaan atas bangsa lain. Ia menyimpulkan bahwa logika Zionis bersifat kejam, tidak berperikemanusiaan, dan tidak mencerminkan nilai-nilai Yudaisme sejati. Kritik ini sekaligus menjadi seruan untuk memisahkan agama dari praktik politik kolonial.

MAN AND WOMAN LANGUAGE VARIETY BY PAK FAIZAL

 

https://www.slideserve.com/lok/man-and-woman-language-variety

ChatGPT is a tool, not an authority

 

The discussion revolves around a claim that ChatGPT “ruined” someone’s life, mainly by giving misleading or incorrect information that led to poor decisions (including financial loss). Most respondents reject the idea that AI alone is responsible. Instead, they argue that ChatGPT is a tool, not an authority, and that users must take responsibility for verifying information. A recurring theme is that AI can sound highly confident even when it is wrong (a phenomenon often called hallucination), which can mislead users—especially under pressure or when making important decisions.

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✅ Pros (Positive Aspects of ChatGPT / AI Tools)

1. Powerful assistance tool
   • Helps with learning, brainstorming, and problem-solving.
2. Fast and efficient
   • Can quickly generate ideas, summaries, and instructions.
3. Accessible knowledge
   • Functions like an interactive, conversational search engine.
4. Useful under pressure (sometimes)
   • Can provide quick guidance when time is limited.
5. Improves productivity
   • Supports creative and technical tasks when used სწორly.

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❌ Cons (Limitations / Risks)

1. Hallucination (false information)
   • Can produce confident but incorrect or fabricated answers.
2. Overconfidence in tone
   • Makes wrong information sound convincing and trustworthy.
3. No built-in fact-checking
   • Does not “know” when it is wrong; continues generating answers anyway.
4. Risk of misuse
   • Dangerous when used for high-stakes decisions (e.g., finance, legal issues).
5. User overreliance
   • Problems arise when users treat it as a final authority instead of a helper.
6. Inconsistent accuracy
   • Answers may contradict themselves or be outdated.

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⚖️ Key Takeaway

The central lesson is not that “AI is bad,” but that AI requires critical thinking. It is most effective when used as a support tool, not a decision-maker. Responsibility ultimately lies with the user to verify information and make informed choices.