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Penjatuhan Pidana pada Pelaku Tindak Pidana Penggelapan Dilakukan Bersama-Sama dalam Jabatan Secara Berlanjut (Studi Kasus Putusan Nomor. 777/PID.B/2021/PN.BKS)
Authors: Sitompul* Hotma Partogu , Hartanto Hartanto , Marbun Warasman , Pratiwi Siswantari
Published: June 2024

Kejahatan dan pelanggaran merupakan fenomena kompleks dengan berbagai sudut pandang, dan komentar atau pendapat tentangnya pun sering kali berbeda. Oleh karena itu, pembentuk aturan di Indonesia fokus pada pembuatan dan penerapan peraturan yang berlaku untuk berbagai jenis tindakan kriminal, pelanggaran terhadap ketertiban umum, dan tindakan yang mengancam keamanan negara. Kasus Mustika Dini Als Dini di PN Bekasi menunjukkan contoh penggelapan dalam pekerjaan. Terdakwa terbukti bersalah dan dijatuhi hukuman 3 tahun penjara, meskipun tuntutannya adalah 5 tahun. Hal ini menunjukkan adanya perbedaan antara sanksi pidana yang diatur dalam KUHP dengan vonis hakim. Kasus ini menunjukkan pentingnya pemahaman yang komprehensif tentang tindak pidana penggelapan, termasuk perbedaan antara penggelapan dalam jabatan di ranah swasta dan pemerintahan, serta pentingnya kesesuaian antara sanksi pidana dengan vonis hakim. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian akan dianalisis secara kualitatif. Analisis secara kualitatif dilakukan dengan cara mengelompokkan data-data yang diperoleh, untuk selanjutnya dipilah berdasarkan relevansinya terhadap topik penelitian. Data tersebut kemudian disusun secara sistematis untuk dihubungkan dan dianalisis dengan peraturan-peraturan yang terkait, agar selanjutnya dapat ditarik kesimpulan guna menjawab permasalahan. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut:1. Untuk Meneliti dan Mengkaji Penjatuhan Pidana Pada Pelaku Tindak Pidana Dalam Jabatan Secara Berlanjut.2. Untuk Meneliti dan Mengkaji Penjatuhan Hukuman Oleh Hakim Pada Pelaku Tindak Pidana Penggelapan Dalam Jabatan Secara Berlanjut Dalam Putusan Nomor 777 / Pid.B / 2021 / PN. Bks. Hasil pembahasan dalam penelitian ini adalah Terdakwa, Mustika Dini, terbukti bersalah melakukan penggelapan dalam jabatan di FIF Cabang Pondok Gede dengan menggunakan data nasabah secara fiktif. Terdakwa didakwa dengan Pasal 374 KUHP dan dituntut 5 tahun penjara. Berdasarkan pembahasan di atas, Terdakwa Mustika Dini terbukti secara sah dan meyakinkan bersalah melakukan penggelapan dalam jabatan sebagaimana didakwakan dalam dakwaan alternatif pertama Penuntut Umum. Majelis Hakim menjatuhkan pidana penjara selama 3 tahun kepada Terdakwa. Barang bukti dikembalikan kepada saksi Brian Izzatur dari FIF Pondok Gede. Terdakwa dibebani biaya perkara.
Ceremonial language and social cohesion: An analysis of Seumapa in Acehnese wedding traditions
Authors: Muthalib Kismullah Abdul , Fitrisia Dohra , Zahara Nia
Published: June 2024

The Seumapa ceremony, a rhyming exchange ritual performed by a Syekh (reciter) representing both the bride’s (darabarô) and the bridegroom’s (lintôbarô) parties during Acehnese wedding ceremonies before the groom is allowed into the house of Acehnese society in Indonesia, stands as a testament to the role of cultural rituals in capturing and spreading societal values and norms. This study attempts to analyze this ceremony to reveal the social community, practice, and symbolic language within the Acehnese wedding context. It is to further understand how they shape the social cohesion and identity of the Acehnese community. By employing observations on three wedding ceremonies, and interviews with three elders of the community, the analysis of Seumapa’s cultural values reveals the ceremony’s emphasis on etiquette, respect, social and religious identity, customary knowledge, and educational significance. Ritualistic greetings and gift exchanges portray communal harmony, while symbolic acts symbolic acts like lifting the curtain and presenting ‘hantaran’ (ceremonial gifts) from the groom to the bride and vice versa represent social identity and mutual responsibility. The integration of religious knowledge depicts the community’s prioritization of spiritual preparedness, and the use of symbolic and metaphorical language reflects societal values and aspirations, signifying the importance of wisdom, respect, and communal bonds in preserving Acehnese cultural identity.
Pronunciation learning attitudes: The case of EFL undergraduate students in Indonesia
Authors: Indrayadi Toni , Mulyono Herri , Ningsih Sri Kusuma , Mukminin Amirul
Published: June 2024

A pronunciation-learning attitude is essential to help students improve their pronunciation proficiency. It is problematic when students do not care about learning proper pronunciation in the process of teaching and learning. Several studies have investigated EFL students’ perceptions toward attitudes of pronunciation learning. However, little research focused on the role of gender on students’ attitudes in this context. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate students’ attitudes toward English pronunciation learning related to gender. An explanatory sequential mixed-method approach, integrating questionnaires of Gardner 1985’s Attitude Motivation of Test Battery (AMTB) and Elliot 1995’s Pronunciation Attitude Inventory (PAI) and interviews, was employed in this study. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were used to analyse quantitative data gathered from 151 students. For qualitative data, the semi-structured interview transcripts of eighteen participants were analysed using thematic analysis. The questionnaires reveal that the students had positive pronunciation learning attitudes, and no significant differences were found between females and males. Moreover, based on the results of the interviews, the students believed that proper pronunciation learning is important to make the message understood. Reflecting on the study results, it is hoped that English lecturers select more practical pronunciation teaching media that can make students more involved in the teaching and learning process and contribute to English pedagogy about the importance of improving learners’ positive attitude in pronunciation learning.
The role of folklore in shaping the Leukonese characters: An anthropolinguistic study
Authors: Lubis Tasnim , Zein T. Thyrhaya , Amalia Amalia
Published: June 2024

This study aims to describe the relationship between folklore and the character of the Leukonese community on Simeulue Island, Aceh Province. Employing an ethnographic and anthropolinguistic approach, the study utilized audio-video recordings of oral Leukonese folklore, including ‘nandong’, ‘nanga-nanga’, and ‘buai’. The performances of ‘nandong’ (songs), ‘nanga-nanga’ (sad stories), and ‘buai’ (poetry) were analyzed using the anthropolinguistic approach to delineate their components (text, co-text, and context) as an integrated whole. The meaning of the folklore was dissected through domain analysis, taxonomy analysis, and semantic componential analysis. Domain analysis explored the semantic relationship between folklore and the Leukonese character, identifying attributes. Taxonomy analysis categorized these attributes, influencing the Leukonese character in performance. Semantic componential analysis served to confirm and annotate these attributes in the Leukonese people’s character. The study’s findings demonstrate that the presence and perpetuation of Leukonese folklore significantly impact the character of its people. ‘Nandong’ teaches (1) the transmission of values and norms, (2) cultural identity and continuity, and (3) social cohesion. Meanwhile, ‘buai’ fosters (1) cultural preservation and celebration, (2) community cohesion and participation, and (3) integration of Malay tradition. Finally, ‘nanga-nanga’ instills (1) emotional expression and coping, (2) the reflection of social realities, and (3) empowerment and voice. Consequently, language serves as a means to express ideas, thoughts, and experiences, manifested in various oral traditions passed down through generations. These traditions often mirror the characteristic patterns of a community.
Developing pre-service teachers’ intercultural communication competence: Learning through extracurricular informal digital learning of English
Authors: Drajati Nur Arifah , Tan Lynde , Wijaya Surya Agung , Tyarakanita Agustina
Published: June 2024

Intercultural communication and language proficiency have become increasingly essential in preparing Indonesian EFL pre-service teachers (PSTs) for cultural diversity. Indonesian EFL PSTs only communicated English to people with the same majors or educational background. This study explores the implication of developing PSTs’ intercultural communication competence (ICC) at one of the universities in Indonesia that designed and implemented informal digital learning of English (IDLE) as an extracurricular program. Thirty-seven university PSTs from various multicultural backgrounds with insufficient overseas experiences (such as exchange programs or internship programs) participated in this study. We conducted the study –for one semester during the pandemic, where the PSTs mainly communicated in online environments. Combining the analysis from observations, artifacts, diaries, and interviews, this study reports that engaging in extracurricular IDLE potentially unlocked PSTs to 1) become aware of the value of their own cultural background and biases in developing their perception of other cultures and 2) evaluate their English language choices that potentially affected on how they addressed some topics and interpretation with overseas friends (OFs). Furthermore, this study provides insight into the benefits of implementing ICC for PSTs, especially in language development, and how they perceived this as a motivation for designing their future classroom practices.
Do we need mother tongue language maintenance in Aceh? Voices from the school setting
Authors: Mulyani Mulyani , Trisnawati Ika Kana , Syarfuni Syarfuni , Syahputra Mulyadi , Sariakin Sariakin , Rosdiana Rosdiana
Published: June 2024

There is a possibility that the Acehnese language and other locally used languages in Aceh Province could become threatened if the locals do not make efforts to maintain them. This study aims to explore teachers’ perspectives on maintaining the Acehnese mother tongue in schools. Employing a mixed-methods research design, data was collected through surveys and semi-structured interviews. The survey was distributed via Google Forms to 217 schoolteachers selected through voluntary sampling in Aceh, while interviews were conducted with seven teachers who willingly participated in the study. The results indicate that most teachers agree on maintaining the use of local languages in schools. However, language maintenance may face challenges e.g., globalization, family role, and youth attitude. Hence, teachers recommend that schools should actively promote the use of local languages by designating a special day for celebrating their use and incorporating the languages into local content lessons. This study intends to provide insightful recommendations for policy development regarding the maintenance of local languages in the school setting, particularly in Aceh. It also suggests educational implications, such as integrating these languages into formal schooling and developing educational resources to enhance their use in schools. Furthermore, future research could focus on documenting and preserving local languages, as well as implementing language immersion programs aimed at preserving local languages in Aceh.
Language and business: Patterns in the annual report translations of public companies in Indonesia
Authors: Octoveria Emma Natasha , Munandar Aris
Published: June 2024

The economic benefits of English proficiency and the pervasive use of English in business communications have increased the demand to translate business texts. As a part of the business text genre, an annual report is translated into English as a form of information disclosure for foreign investors of a public company in Indonesia. This study aims to explore translation patterns in annual reports from Indonesian to English using Catford’s classification of translation shifts and Becher’s classification of explicitations and implicitations. This research employed a mixed-method approach with both qualitative and quantitative analyses. The data sources were six annual reports of Indonesian public companies in three sectors (financial, non-cyclical consumer, and energy) obtained from each company’s official website. By applying qualitative and quantitative approaches, the analyses reveal patterns of annual report translation. The findings of this study indicate that there were significant differences between annual reports in various sectors, as evidenced by the chi-square test result (X2(4, N = 138) = 20.21, p .001) and by variations in how translation shifts are used. Patterns in translating annual reports from Indonesian to English were identified, namely the use of explicitations and implicitations in interactional, cohesive, and denotational manners through translation shifts. The results of this study suggest that annual report translation was made possible through shifts involving changes in syntactic structure and the choice of information to be added, omitted, or substituted.
English literacy learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Gustine Gin Gin , Setyarini Sri , Rodliyah Rojab Siti
Published: June 2024

This study explores the impact of the COVID-19-induced school closures in Indonesia on the decline of secondary school students’ learning, particularly in their English literacy. While numerous studies have delved into the repercussions of school closures on literacy skills in European countries, Australia, and the USA, such investigations have been relatively limited in Asia, particularly within the Indonesian context. Employing a qualitative approach for impact assessment, this research gathered data from diverse sources, including online surveys, one-on-one interviews, and focus group discussions. The survey involved 140 English teachers from four Indonesian provinces, including Java, Sumatra, Riau Islands, and Bali provinces. Ten English teachers were selected to participate in the individual online interviews, followed by a focus group discussion with four teachers. Within an inductive approach and thematic analysis framework, data were analysed, and five primary literacy skills emerged from the analysis that show a decline during the period of school closures: having critical thinking while reading, drawing inferences from texts, summarising text content, having good attitudes toward writing, and composing longer paragraphs. These initial findings, although on a small scale, are anticipated to help educators, school administrators, and policymakers in the Indonesian education sector in devising more effective plans for addressing unforeseen challenges in the future, including the development of programs to help students recover from learning loss.
Exploring pre-service English teachers’ digital competence in creating interactive instructional materials
Authors: Limbong Effendi , Wadham Ben
Published: June 2024

The Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu) is critical in 21st-century education, which helps educators teach digital literacy to students. However, published empirical evidence regarding pre-service English teachers’ competence in creating interactive instructional materials with specific software applications remains scarce. This paper is grounded on the implementation of digital instructional courses at an Indonesian state university, aiming at developing pre-service EFL teachers’ digital competencies in designing interactive instructional materials using PowerPoint, Audacity, CapCut, Inknoe ClassPoint, Filmora, the Internet, and Canva (hereafter PACIFIC). The paper describes the pre-service English teachers’ self-reported abilities and challenges they encountered in designing the PACIFIC-based interactive teaching materials after completing these courses. Guided by the DigCompEdu framework, the primary data from six focus group interviews with a total number of 30 participants were analyzed by using thematic analysis. The study indicates that pre-service EFL teachers reported an adequate level of competencies in designing digital interactive instructional materials in four aspects of the DigCompEdu framework. They also reported several challenges encountered while creating the teaching materials, which mostly related to resources, such as internet connectivity and subscription access to the PACIFIC software. These findings highlight the critical need for better resource allocation and support to improve pre-service EFL teachers’ digital literacy and performance in designing digital teaching materials.
Exploring symbolism in Hu Ru Gui by Malaysian Chinese writer Dai Xiaohua among Chinese tertiary students
Authors: Gopal Revathi , Hua Shi Shao
Published: June 2024

This article explores English literature teaching, particularly the application of symbolism in a literary work called Hu Ru Gui among Chinese tertiary students majoring in English. Hu Ru Gui is a novel written by a Malaysian Chinese writer, Dai Xiaohua, which then became one of the literature teaching materials used at the tertiary level for Chinese students.  This paper discusses the spiritual bloodline themes in the form of symbolism which runs through the whole literature work. The themes range from attitudes towards life and death, the national ridge of defending the motherland’s dignity, and the patriotic values internalized deeply from generation to generation beyond time, location, and culture. A qualitative method was employed in the current study. Purposive sampling was used to select five students to participate in the study. The students were at the advanced level of English language proficiency. An interview protocol was applied as an instrument to collect data from a semi-structured interview. The feedback from the tertiary students was analysed through thematic analysis in the forms of themes, sub-themes, and codes. The research results revealed that the traditional values and patriotic values in the form of symbolism in Hu Ru Gui, the novel rooted in culture are the seeds of the motherland. Wherever and whenever a person goes, the seeds will bloom and inherited. Future research can focus on exploring how the themes, motifs, and symbols within the text resonate with Chinese tertiary students in Malaysia.
Does it really help? Exploring the impact of Al-Generated writing assistant on the students’ English writing
Authors: Rahmi Regina , Amalina Zahria , Andriansyah Andriansyah , Rodgers Adrian
Published: June 2024

The increasing use of tools that assist English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in achieving writing fluency has drawn attention to the rapidly evolving role of AI in education. This study evaluates an AI-generated writing assistant in English language learning, that is the ParagraphAI text generator, focusing on its potential impact and effectiveness for L2 learners’ writing skills. This AI-powered writing software curates writing content according to writers’ preferences. Four seventh-semester EFL students were selected using homogeneous purposive sampling. Data collection involved tests and questionnaires, with subsequent analysis including text comparison to measure Lexical Diversity indices, followed by descriptive analysis. The results indicate that while the AI writing assistant aids in correcting grammatical errors and enhancing text cohesion and coherence, it lacks content density at times. In some instances, the intended message and thoughts of the students were not effectively conveyed, leading to the inclusion of ideas unrelated to the initial topic. This study underlines the importance of considering linguistic and content-related aspects in evaluating AI-generated writing assistants. While the tool enhances grammatical accuracy and structural coherence, further refinement is needed to address deficiencies in content density. The analysis of four seventh-semester EFL students offers valuable insights into the evolving AI in education, prompting considerations for optimizing these tools to better meet the diverse needs of language learners and educators.
On language development in the times of screen addiction (based on English neologisms)
Authors: Nikolaenko E. M. , Shevelyova I. A.
Published: June 2024

The given article is the summary of the research into neologisms of the lexico-semantic field Screen Addiction, the aim of which is to describe ways and means of the formation of screen addiction neologisms in modern English following the tenets of the cognitive-discursive approach. The methods used in data analysis are the definition method, the componential and the discourse analysis, and quantitative methods. The data under study (31 neologisms) were collected from dictionaries and online sources (newspapers, blogs, etc.) by hand search. The analysis of the semantic structure of the language unit “screen” in diachronic perspective led us to the conclusion that this language unit is flexible as all ongoing social changes tend to be accompanied by the expansion of the lexico-semantic variants of “screen” and by the change of their hierarchical structure. At present the most active variants of “screen” are “display on a computer monitor” and “the monitor itself ”. The neologisms of the lexico-semantic field Screen Addiction were classified by structural and semantic parameters. By their structure, they fall into two groups – neologisms with and without the “screen” component. By the semantic parameter we mean those spheres of our life, which have been influenced by screen addiction and have found their reflection in neologisms. According to the semantic parameter, neologisms fall into several groups: а) time/epoch we live in; b) people living in these times; c) time spent in front of the screen; d) screen addiction and ways of tackling it; e) diseases and other dysfunctions caused by screen addiction; and f) behaviour and manners. Group d) (screen addiction and ways of solving this issue) takes the lead (61 % of neologisms) which can indicate that this very aspect is people’s utmost concern at present. In terms of word building, compound words prevail (81% neologisms), whereas neologisms built by blending are only 16%, and by suffixation − 3%. It can be assumed that suffixation is less productive than compounding and blending since it does not let the speaker manifest his linguistic creativity in Internet communication.
Tendencies in the development of terminology: green economy and sustainable financing (based on English and Russian)
Authors: Sinelnikova T. A. , Lavrova N. A.
Published: June 2024

In Russia, the development of the green finance system with regard to a set of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors is still noticeably lagging behind, which explains the need for outreach activities that include a vocabulary (terminological) component. The aim of this research is to study linguistic trends and features of the usage of environmental vocabulary (terminology) in the increasingly important area of sustainable development and the green financing in the period from 2021 to 2023. The relevance of this research is due to rapid climate change that puts humanity on the brink of survival. Therefore, it is necessary to unite international efforts for the early introduction of scientific and technical achievements. This implies the emergence of new concepts and terms. The paper presents new concepts that emerged in 2021-2023 and materials that have not been previously subjected to linguistic analysis. The idea is to identify the presence of terms selected from English and Russian research materials in the UN terminology database UNTERM and to determine the frequency of their use in English and Russian user corpora via Sketch Engine. Research results demonstrate that in the abovementioned period, the emergence of terminology related to crisis phenomena, such as global warming, loss of biodiversity and land degradation, can be effectively traced. Achieving the sustainable development goals is associated with early and urgent measures to reduce emissions, preserve nature and introduce sustainable patterns of production and consumption with the help of economic and financial levers. A perspective tool for further research in this field could be the application of open neural networks that enable processing of large text arrays.
Propuesta de innovación en la estructura orgánica tradicional para el desarrollo sustentable de la apicultura en Nayarit
Authors: Salazar Solano Vidal , Torres Garcia Gerardo , Velazquez Contreras Lorenia
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Trazar el diseño y adopción de una estrategia innovadora de organización empresarial de un grupo de productores tradicionales de miel para integrarse a la cadena apícola global. Metodología e instrumentos: Diseño no experimental caracterizado por la valoración de sus variables sin manipulación, con apego a las condiciones presentadas por el contexto natural en que los fenómenos tuvieron manifestación. Es un estudio descriptivo con perspectiva temporal transversal basado en una mezcla de fuentes de información documental y el apoyo de diversas técnicas e instrumentos para la obtención de datos, incluidas las entrevistas directas. Resultados: Se hicieron visibles las necesidades de innovación en distintas etapas del proceso de producción y comercialización de los productos melíferos. A partir de ello, se construyó una propuesta de innovación del esquema de organización a lo largo de la cadena de valor. Limitaciones: Se trata de un estudio de caso; sin embargo, contiene elementos replicables en otras organizaciones empresariales tradicionales. Conclusiones: la implementación de una estructura organizacional innovada permite a los productores primarios acceder a una mayor proporción del valor generado en sus unidades de negocios y revertir el actual esquema de apropiación de la riqueza generada.
Exploring the Role of Chatbots in the Recruitment Process in Latin America
Authors: Espinoza-Acero Hernán , Galarza-Minaya Tito , Vidal Elisabete
Published: June 2024

Objective: This study aims to explore the implementation and expectations of using chatbots in the personnel recruitment process in Latin American companies, focusing on their application, challenges, and perceived benefits.
 
Theoretical Framework: Personnel recruitment and selection have evolved with the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically through the use of chatbots. The literature highlights AI's ability to automate repetitive tasks, improve the efficiency of the recruitment process, and reduce human biases. However, there is a lack of research in the Latin American context regarding the experience and skills necessary to successfully implement chatbots in recruitment.
 
Method: A multiple case study was conducted in seven Latin American companies from various sectors, using qualitative interviews with human resources professionals and managers. The case study methodology was applied to understand the implementation and expectations of using chatbots in the recruitment process. Transcriptions of the interviews were analyzed using a constructivist approach oriented towards grounded theory.
 
Results and Discussion: The research presents two relevant aspects, previous experience with chatbots and expectations for their use in the recruitment process. Chatbots are primarily used for customer service, replacing traditional methods such as email and phone calls. Best practices include programming aspects, information quality, feedback, and change management. Benefits include the automation of repetitive tasks, improvement in efficiency, and cost reduction, while challenges include proper programming, bias management, and cultural adaptation. Regarding the use of chatbots and the Recruitment Process, their potential benefit in shortening process times was perceived. Various activities were identified where they could be useful, especially in the initial stages of recruitment, although the need for a human component in the final stages to evaluate emotional and aptitude aspects was recognized. Chatbots are considered reliable as a complement in the early stages of the process, but challenges are posed in programming, bias management, and adaptation to recruitment needs.
 
Research Implications: The successful implementation of chatbots in the recruitment process could improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the company's image. However, careful consideration of identified challenges such as proper programming, bias management, and integration with the human component of recruitment is required.
Occupational Risks of Agricultural Workers Exposed to Heat: Literature Review
Authors: Faria Juliana Aparecida Alves de , Andrade Ednilton Tavares de , Oliveira Filipe da Silva de
Published: June 2024

Proposal: The aim of this study is to conduct a literature review on the occupational hazards of agricultural workers exposed to heat while carrying out their activities.
 
Theoretical Framework: Heat exposure poses a serious occupational risk for agricultural workers, increasing the incidence of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and sunstroke.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research involves a literature review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) methodology. Data collection was carried out through a bibliographic survey from the period 2005 to 2024 in the Pubmed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. The search used keywords such as "risks," "workers," "agriculture," and "heat."
 
Results and Discussion: The results revealed the selection of 109 articles, and after reading the abstracts, those that did not align with the research proposal were excluded. After filtering, 07 articles remained, whose topics showed affinity with the research. The literature points to a growing trend of studies addressing thermal discomfort as an occupational hazard, prevalent in open and semi-open environments. Specific studies for certain agricultural operations, such as groups of workers dealing with grain dryers and furnaces, are scarce and have limited conclusions.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practical aspects in the field of occupational heat exposure for agricultural workers. These implications can encompass various sectors of post-harvest grain processing.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by gathering information published in different databases on occupational heat exposure. The significance and value of this research are highlighted by a limited number of works in the literature, stressing the need for further research in the field. Based on this premise, more studies on agricultural work in heat-prone environments and consequent thermal discomfort should be encouraged to stimulate discussions on actions to eliminate the risks involved in these operations.
Applicability of Percutaneous Occlusion with Double Disc Prosthesis for Correction of Patent Foramen Ovale
Authors: Nóbrega Júlia Maria Minervino , Martins Camila Cavalcante , Santos Neto Célio Amorim dos , Souza Eduardo Brasil de , Ribeiro Júnior Francisco José Pascoal , Lucena Hérika Juliana de Araújo , Cantuaria Luma Rodrigues de Moura Peres , Schulz Maria Eduarda Bonetti , Pereira Marina Steingräber , Rodrigues Miguel Valentim , Caldas Silvia Letícia Cunha e Silva , Brandão Thalyta Lopes , Pacheco Thiago Jacobi
Published: June 2024

Objective: To discuss the applicability of percutaneous occlusion with a double-disk prosthesis to correct patent foramen ovale.
 
Methodology: Integrative review of the literature carried out in the Virtual Health Library (VHL), Google Scholar and PubMed databases, using the Health Sciences (DeCS) descriptors: “Prosthesis design”, “Patent foramen ovale” and “Cardiac catheterization ” combined with each other by the Boolean operator AND.
 
Results: Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a congenital condition characterized by non-healing of the foramen ovale after birth, which can lead to complications such as paradoxical embolism and cerebrovascular accidents. Percutaneous occlusion rates with double-disc prostheses have accompanied this increase in PFO detection, while the technique, which involves inserting a double-disc device into the foramen ovale to close it, has proven effective in preventing embolic events in patients with a history of cryptogenic stroke or other PFO-related manifestations. The approach of percutaneous occlusion with a double-disk prosthesis for PFO correction is, therefore, a valuable tool in the therapeutic arsenal to reduce the risk of embolic events in high-risk patients.
 
Conclusion: Percutaneous occlusion with a double disc prosthesis is an effective approach to preventing embolic events in patients with patent foramen ovale. Its growth reflects technological advances and understanding of the risks of FOP.
Spillover Effect Due to Macroeconomic Variables: Evidence from Volatility in BRICS Nations
Authors: Agrawal Manali , Bansal Prateek Kumar , Saxena Ankit
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the spillover effect of volatility in macroeconomic variables on indices of emerging nations.
 
Theoretical Framework: This research considered macroeconomic variables such as GDP, FDI, Inflation, and money supply and indices of emerging nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). This paper focuses on identifying how stock markets of BRICS are affected by variations in macroeconomic variables.
 
Design/Methodology/ Approach: The data on GDP, inflation rate, FDI, Money Supply, and Indices (Chinese BOVESPA, Russian, Indian Bombay Stock Exchange, Chinese Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) Composite Index, and South African FTSE) was drawn for a period of 20 years from 2001 to 2021. Prices of the indices were acquired from www.investing.com. Macroeconomic indicators data was taken from the www.worldbank.org. For analysis, the VECM and VAR models are prepared.
 
Findings: The findings show that all the economic variables are considerably leaving a spillover impact on the prices of BRICS nations. VECM models state relationship among the GDP, FDI, Inflation, and money supply and Stock markets of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. However, in the case of South Africa, these economic variables have a dynamic correlation with its stock market index as is depicted through the VAR Model.
 
Research Practical and Social implications: The study addresses the issue of spillover effect of factors which had indirect impact on the volatility of the indices of BRICS nations. In the times of such high level of uncertainties like covid pandemic it is important to understand the direct and indirect factors and variables which may impact the variability of the stock markets.
 
Originality/Value: This articles has conducted an extensive analyses of macroeconomic variables and their impact on indices of emerging nations. The authors provides clarity and insights in understanding the variability in markets in depth.
Effects of the Decommissioning of a Garbage Dump on Solid Waste Management and Gravimetric Study in a Rural Community in Baianópolis, Bahia
Authors: Souza Nathalia Naiany Ribeiro de , Jesus Iuri Souza de , Kuhn Vinícius de Oliveira , Chiarelotto Maico
Published: June 2024

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the changes in solid waste management and to carry out a gravimetric study in the rural community of Tabua, in the municipality of Baianópolis-BA, following the decommissioning of a landfill site.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research was divided into: a gravimetric study and the identification/analysis of irregular waste disposal points. The gravimetric study was carried out by quartering and separating the waste. The identification of irregular waste disposal points near the community was carried out over a distance of around 5 km on the BA430.
 
Results and Discussion: The results showed that the community's per capita waste generation is 0.171 kg/inhabitant per day, with the gravimetric composition of the sample corresponding to: 34% glass, 28% organic, 22% reject, 11% plastic, 3% metal and 2% paper. The most representative specific weight was observed for organic waste, followed by glass and waste. Four irregular solid waste disposal points were found near the community of Tabua, developed and intensified after the sudden closure of the dump in 2022.
 
Research Implications: This research has practical implications as it presents a diagnosis of poor waste management in a rural community, as well as proposing alternatives for more inclusive and comprehensive management.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by addressing the generation and disposal of solid waste in rural areas, an issue that has been little discussed in the academic sphere and which is generating growing concern for the rural environment and for guaranteeing the health of the rural population.
Market Structure as a Vehicle for its Plasticity: an Introduction to the International Cachaça Market from the Perspective of the Industrial Organization Paradigm
Authors: Silva Elvis Magno da , Ribeiro Olívia Carolina de Resende , Santos Antônio Carlos dos
Published: June 2024

Objective: The objective of this study was to present how market structure serves as a vehicle for market plasticity. To achieve this objective, the example of the international cachaça market was used.
 
Theoretical Framework: To understand the structure, we utilized the theory of the Industrial Organizations paradigm. This paradigm specifically considers three areas of concentration for its study efforts: the firm, the markets, and the industries.
 
Method: Using secondary data provided by the English beverage magazine Millionaires, a quantitative study of the distilled beverages market, and more specifically the Brazilian cachaça market, was developed. For the empirical study of the market, measures used included the Concentration Ratio (Cr), the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), and the Theil Coefficient (ET).
 
Results and Discussion: In the direct competition of the international distilled beverages market, the cachaça industry stands out with 55.71% of the total market. In terms of concentration in the international distilled beverages market, the concentration ratio (Cr) of the four largest companies was 59.76%, indicating a moderately competitive market. The HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index) was 928.99, which suggests a competitive market according to the standards of the U.S. Department of Justice. The Theil Coefficient (T) was 0.92, indicating a low concentration market.
 
Research Implications: Supported by the Structure-Conduct-Performance approach, Industrial Organization enabled the identification of some dynamics of the cachaça market in this study. Finally, we believe we have contributed to the understanding of the structure of the international cachaça market and some of the influences of this structure on market plasticity.
 
Originality/Value: As presented in this study, the market structure denotes the potential to reshape the market, promoting responses to the actions of its players.
Processes of Autonomy of Craftsmen Women Who Produce Ceramics in the Rural Context of Noreste Mexiquense
Authors: Zamora José Luis Ruiz , Tavira Norma Baca , Tapia Francisco Herrera , Alfaro Renato Salas
Published: June 2024

Objective: This study aims to recognize the situation of gender inequality of the artisan women of Santa María Canchesdá, Temascalcingo in the northeast of the State of Mexico.
 
Theoretical Framework: Based on analysis categories of gender, territory and crafts.
 
Method: In this study, the qualitative case study approach with a gender perspective was used, using field research techniques such as participant observation and in-depth semi-structured interviews.
 
Results and Discussion: The results show that the participation of women in the ceramic making process is central to the local economy, but also, rural women artisans with their work have initiated processes of autonomy that would be repositioning them against the men of the community.
 
Implications of the Research: It seeks to identify the real participation that women have in the social reproduction of their artisan homes and the expansion of the activity in the community.
 
Originality/Value: Expand the literature on women potters, regarding the productive and reproductive work they carry out, through empirical evidence of their daily work both in pottery and ceramist workshops and at home, especially in indigenous localities.
Patterns of carbon monoxide poisoning and its association with delayed neuropsychiatric sequela at a tertiary hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Authors: Alharthy Nesrin , Alanazi Aljohara , Alshaibani Rakad , Albuniyan Jawaher , Alharbi Bedour , Almoqaiteeb Alreem , Alenazi Amani , Alshaibani Abdullah , Philip Winnie
Published: June 2024

Background: Carbon Monoxide (CO) is one of the most common environmental causes of acute intoxication globally. It occurs due to impaired tissue oxygenation which has a detrimental impact on systems with high oxygen demands such as cardiovascular and neurological systems. It can lead to Delayed Neuropsychiatric Sequelae (DNS) which may develop in 2-40 days after remission of acute CO poisoning. DNS is defined by recurrent-transient neurological, cognitive, or psychological manifestations. This study was intended to explore the development of DNS for patients exposed to CO intoxication in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in subjects who were diagnosed with CO poisoning at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) and King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital (KASCH) in Riyadh during the period from January 2016 to December 2021. Patient demographics, vitals, diagnostic tests, and oxygen therapy at initial presentation were documented. Patient medical records were reviewed at 2-40 days following CO poisoning for development of DNS. The type of developed DNS and the onset time were also documented. Ethical approval was obtained from King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMARC).
Results: A total of 85 patients were diagnosed with CO poisoning and met the study inclusion criteria. Of these, 76% were adults with an average age of 32.36 (SD± 15.20) and 51% were male adults. The majority of the incidents occurred in the winter season (76%), especially in enclosed spaces (84%). 25% of the patients were smokers. Of those 85 patients, only 5 (6%) developed DNS. Common symptoms included dizziness, nausea, and decreased visual acuity in 40% of the cases. The development of DNS manifestations was most likely (80%) to occur at two to ten days after the initial incident. Inferential statistics showed that BMI (p-value = 0.021) and age group (p-value = 0.029) were significantly associated with COHb level, which was not the case for gender and the presence of clinical manifestation. Furthermore, there was no statistically significant association between gender, age, BMI, gender, type of exposure, presence of clinical manifestations, and COHb level with the development of DNS. Only one reported death in this study.
Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that few patients who were exposed to CO poisoning have developed DNS. BMI and age group were significantly associated with COHb level. Further larger-scale multicenter studies are needed to assess the factors associated with the development of DNS for patients with CO poisoning.
https://iihs.co.in/knowledge-gateway/making-of-the-experimental-building-integration-of-sustainable-building-systems-and-services/
Authors: Mangrulkar Amol , Suryanarayanan Archita , Shekar Kirthan
Published: June 2024

This book documents the processes and outcomes based on the intent and construction of the Experimental Building designed to be used as a site office at the IIHS Campus. The experimental building is a unique experiment that prototypes various options proposed by a set of architects for each building system on the IIHS Campus. The book offers an analysis of material, energy and carbon intensity to provide a unique picture of materiality in construction and its environmental and climate footprint.
Grain-size Characteristics and Net Transport Patterns of Surficial Sediments in the Day River Estuary
Authors: Trang Nguyễn , Nguyen Quan Hong , Dinh Thanh Xuan , Nhan Tran Thi Thanh , Huu Vu Cong
Published: June 2024

The Day estuary area is accreting relatively quickly, expanding the land area for Nam Dinh and Ninh Binh provinces. To understand the sediment accreting mechanism in this region, 42 surficial sediment samples were taken and analyzed for grain size to determine the rules of surficial sediment distribution and analyze the net sediment transport pattern. Research result shows that in the Day estuary area: sand is mainly dominated in the east and south, silty sand is distributed in front of the estuary and south of Con Noi, and sandy silt is distributed in the west and center of the study area. The coarsest-grained sediments are distributed in the North and South, while finer-grained sediments occupy the main area in the East and finest-grained sediments are spread out in the West of the study area. Well-sorted sediments are dominated throughout the region, covering the center and the East of the study area, showing that the hydrodynamic regime is relatively stable. Medium-sorted sediments are distributed in the West, North, and South, reflecting a less stable hydrodynamic regime. Poorly-sorted sediments at the Day estuary mouth represent the most complex hydrodynamic conditions here. Sediment tends to be transported from the southeast and west to the central area, causing a strong accretion process to create Con Noi and shallow mild tidal flats in the Day estuary area.
Community Responsiveness on Climate Change and Natural Hazards Towards Sustainable Cities: An Empirical Study of Da Nang, Vietnam
Authors: Toan Nguyen Duc
Published: June 2024

Understanding of community responsiveness on climate change and the natural hazards is an essential component of urban planning and adaptation strategies. The coastal cities are seriously affected by the impact of rising sea levels and climate change-induced hazards. In this paper, we investigate the urbanization level on climate change and natural hazards awareness of local communities at the households’ level in Da Nang city, the largest municipality in Central Vietnam using 1903 surveyed households. The results showed that the urbanization level significantly influenced the local communities' responsiveness to climate change. Communities with robust infrastructure and strong economic status demonstrate greater resilience and awareness of climate change and natural hazards compared to others. Therefore, it is recommended to prioritize enhancing local people’s responsiveness to develop bottom-up climate change response strategies and policies, instead of enforcing top-down decisions.