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The Evolving Brain: Unraveling the Forces Shaping Human Cognition Raymond R. Tjandrawinata
Asian Journal of Social and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Asian Journal of Social and Humanities
Publisher : Pelopor Publikasi Akademika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59888/ajosh.v3i4.475

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This interdisciplinary study explores the evolution of the human brain by integrating perspectives from anthropology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and technology studies. It delves into the factors driving brain expansion over time, including social complexity, dietary transitions, tool use, and the development of language. By synthesizing primary and secondary data, the research highlights the interplay between cognitive development and environmental pressures, showcasing how human neural architecture was shaped by adaptive responses to changing conditions. The findings reveal that evolutionary adaptations not only influenced brain size and structure but also laid the groundwork for cognitive resilience, particularly in the face of aging and modern technological advancements. This study underscores the profound impact of social and environmental challenges on brain evolution and its ongoing plasticity. Furthermore, it addresses critical questions about how rapid technological shifts are shaping cognitive functions and neural pathways today. By examining the past, present, and future trajectories of the human brain, this research provides a comprehensive framework for understanding its evolutionary processes and offers insights into navigating the challenges of an increasingly complex and technology-driven world.
Ethics and Intellectual Property Rights in Genetic Therapy Raymond R. Tjandrawinata; Ina Heliany; Henry Soelistyo Budi
Asian Journal of Social and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 5 (2025): Asian Journal of Social and Humanities
Publisher : Pelopor Publikasi Akademika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59888/ajosh.v3i5.500

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Genetic technology, particularly CRISPR-Cas9, has transformed the paradigm of treating genetic diseases by offering new hope for more effective and precise therapies. However, this advancement also presents significant ethical and intellectual property rights (IPR) challenges. This article explores the impact of patents on the development and accessibility of genetic therapy, as well as the ethical issues arising from human genetic modification, especially at the germline level. Using a qualitative analytical approach that combines literature reviews and case studies, the article examines patent disputes that have emerged in the development of CRISPR and how applied patent policies can exacerbate inequities in access to critically needed medical therapies. Furthermore, the article discusses ethical concerns regarding the misuse of genetic technology and its potential impact on future generations. In conclusion, the article proposes the need for more inclusive and balanced policies that prioritize both innovation and accessibility, as well as strict regulations to ensure the safe and ethical application of genetic technology, while considering broader social and cultural impacts.
From Industrialization to Innovation Justice: The Evolution of Indonesia’s Patent Law (1989–2024) and the Quest for a Post-TRIPS Legal Order Raymond R. Tjandrawinata; Henry Soelistyo Budi; Ina Heliany
Glosains: Jurnal Sains Global Indonesia Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Glosains: Jurnal Sains Global Indonesia
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59784/glosains.v7i1.645

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Background: This study examines the evolution of Indonesia’s patent law through a philosophical, structural, and systemic lens, exploring why and how the national legal order has transformed from a state-controlled industrial tool to a plural innovation governance framework. It investigates six dimensions of legal evolution: the philosophical assumptions underlying each legislative phase; the structural redesign of the patent system; the historical and political causes driving reform; the normative implications for justice and inclusion; the epistemic method by which reform has been justified; and the prospective direction of post-TRIPS lawmaking.Objective: …Methods: Using a doctrinal-historical and hermeneutic approach, the analysis traces five major legislative stages: the industrial developmentalism of Law No. 6 of 1989; the liberal-international harmonization of Law No. 14 of 2001; the adaptive institutionalization of Law No. 13 of 2016; and the integrative, sustainability-oriented transformation of Law No. 65 of 2024. Each stage embodies a distinct worldview: from efficiency and control to equity and adaptability.Results: The study finds that Indonesia’s patent regime evolves dialectically rather than linearly—each reform emerging from contradictions between global market demands, constitutional values, and domestic innovation capacity.Conclusion: It concludes that the newest version marks a paradigmatic turn from TRIPS compliance to innovation justice. Yet it also introduces new paradoxes: digital complexity, regulatory overload, and unresolved distributive gaps. The paper proposes that future reforms should cultivate reflexive learning mechanisms within the legal system to sustain co-evolution with emerging technologies and social realities.
Evolution of Spirit and Life into God's Love and the Word in the Johannine Corpus Raymond R. Tjandrawinata; Andreas B. Atawolo
Journal of Social Research Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Social Research
Publisher : International Journal Labs

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55324/josr.v4i2.2433

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This study aims to develop a novel framework for understanding Johannine theology, particularly its transformative emphasis on spirit, life, divine love, and the Word as conveyed in the Gospel of John, the Johannine Epistles, and Revelation. Employing a systematic review methodology, this research integrates magisterial texts, including Dei Verbum and Deus Caritas Est, alongside seminal theological analyses by Raymond E. Brown and Francis J. Moloney. The methodology facilitates a comprehensive exploration of key themes in Johannine theology, such as Logos theology, the ethical imperatives of divine love, and the eschatological vision of justice and renewal. The findings underscore the centrality of divine love as a unifying principle that informs Catholic doctrine and ethical practice, highlighting its implications for contemporary challenges. Specifically, the study discusses how Johannine theology addresses issues of social justice, ecological stewardship, and global inequities, demonstrating its enduring relevance for theological education and pastoral care. In conclusion, this research contributes fresh perspectives by bridging Johannine theological insights with practical applications, offering transformative guidance for the Church's mission in a complex, interconnected world. This synthesis reaffirms the power of divine love and the Word as foundational elements for fostering justice, renewal, and ethical responsibility in modern society.