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THE CHALLENGES OF MULTICULTURALISM IN DAWAH: A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH
Authors: Naamy Nazar
Published: April 2024

This research attempts to identify the main challenges faced by preachers in multicultural environments, with a focus on how social, economic, political, and cultural factors influence the practice of dawah (Islamic preaching). The study also analyzes the role of technology and social media in disseminating dawah messages within the increasingly complex context of multiculturalism. The research methodology employs a qualitative approach involving literature review and descriptive-qualitative data analysis. The findings reveal that the primary challenge in multicultural dawah is a deep understanding of diverse cultures and values. Preachers need strong communication skills and sensitivity to differences to achieve effectiveness in delivering religious messages. Furthermore, the use of technology and social media can be valuable tools in overcoming multicultural barriers by creating more open and inclusive spaces for dialogue. This research contributes to a better understanding of how multiculturalism impacts dawah practices and highlights the importance of a sociological approach in comprehending the social dynamics related to religion and culture in multicultural societies. With a better understanding of these challenges, preachers can be more effective in spreading their religious messages in increasingly diverse environments.
PERANAN BAZNAS SEBAGAI STRATEGI DAKWAH DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN EKONOMI MASYARAKAT DI KABUPATEN LOMBOK BARAT
Authors: Masyhur Mashur
Published: April 2024

Salah satu dari rukun Islam yang wajib ditunaikan setiap individu kaum muslim yakni menunaikan kewajiban zakat. Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (Baznas) berwenang melaksanakan tugas pengelolaan zakat secara nasional. Kewenangan ini menjadikan, keberadaan institusi zakat seperti, cukup efektif mengelola, menghimpun dan menyalurkan dana zakat kepada yang berhak menerima dalam berbagai bentuk. Metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah metode kualitafif. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa melalui program-program yang dilaksanakan, menyangkut berbagai jenis bantuan dan distribusi dana zakat, Baznas di kabupaten Lombok Barat, berperan sebagai media dakwah untuk mensyiarkan doktrin Islam di bidang sosial ekonomi, khususnya terkait gerakan-gerakan pemberdayaan ekonomi masyarakat yang melibatkan kelompok masyarakat kurang mampu, pedagang dan  pelaku usaha yang membutuhkan bantuan modal serta yang lainnya.
MAHASISWA DAN TRANSFORMASI SOSIAL PERSPEKTIF FILOSOFIS DAN AL QUR’AN
Authors: Fikri Hamdani Khaerul
Published: April 2024

: Before talking at length about social responsibility as a student, it is necessary to first understand about the concept of students and social transformation. Because with the explanation of these two concepts at least, readers can see and identify aspects of these two concepts that are in dialogue instead of independent. Because if understood independently it will result in a disparity in the role between the two concepts. Students seen in the administrative aspect, is a person who is in the process of studying and is undergoing education in one form of college, both academic, polytechnic, high school, institute and university. Meanwhile, according to Siswoyo, students are individuals who are studying at the college level, both public and private or other institutions that are at the same level as universities.
PENTINGNYA KEMAMPUAN MANAJERIAL DA’I TERHADAP KEBERHASILAN LEMBAGA DAKWAH
Authors: Zenita Bella
Published: April 2024

This study describes the managerial skills that must be possessed at every level of management, so not only at the top level. The goal is to understand and know the importance of the managerial ability of a da'i or preacher in a da'wah institution. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with the type of literature which means collecting from various existing scientific works such as journal articles, books, theses and theses related to the theme. The results of this study are to mention the importance of the da'i's managerial ability to the success of da'wah institutions, including being able to manage da'wah institutions well because they have mastered technical skills, human skills, and conceptual skills, being able to be one of the causes of the success of da'wah institutions, being able to implement and develop mindset in sharia management, able to strengthen harmonious relations between members, move members to work better, motivate members to learn managerial skills, have a positive impact on da'wah institutions such as good reputations, and can excel da'wah institutions, and be able to introduce them in a creative way , innovative, attract the attention and interest of the surrounding community and even the wider community.
STRATEGI PEMASARAN PRODUK PEMBIAYAAN MURABAHAH BSI (BANK SYARIAH INDONESIA) DI MEDAN TEMBUNG SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Nadia Cahaya Amanda  , Muhammad Zen
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Tujuan penelitian ini diteliti untuk mengetahui strategi pemasaran yang diterapkan oleh Bank Syariah Indonesia dalam memasarkan produk pembiayaan murabahahnya Adapun sumber data yang digunakan melaui observasi, interview dan dokumentasi serta referensi dari jurnal. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwasannya Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) Medan Tembung menggunakan strategi pemasaran  4P (place. product, price dan promotion). Strategi yang sering digunakan yaitu pemasaran produk dibandingkan dari ketiga strategi lainnya. Melalui strategi produk, nasabah akan mengetahui kelebihan serta kekurangan produk pembiayaan murabahah.  Strategi pemasaran produk lebih menarik untuk memikat nasabah agar menggunakan produk-produk yang ditawarkan dari Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI)

Kata kunci: Strategi, Pemasaran, Produk, Pembiayaan Murabahah, BSI.
METODE DAKWAH JAMAAH TABLIGH Di MASJID RAYA AT-TAQWA MATARAM
Authors: Gefa suhirman  , Alfiya Magfirah  , Nurul Fadilah
Published: April 2024

This article explores the preaching movement of the Tablighi Jamaat at the At-Taqwa Mosque, Mataram. The focus of the discussion will be directed to issues regarding the da'wah strategy used to invite people to return to God's teachings. In general, da'wah or preaching is rooted in the word da'a, which means to call and invite. In terms, da'wah means an invitation addressed to humans by Allah and His Messenger, to believe in the true religion, namely Islam. In studying the movement of the Jamaah Tabligh, this article uses the theory of da'wah methodology to see the da'wah used. There are several questions that will be answered in this article, namely, what is the preaching movement of the Tablighi Jamaat?, what strategies are used and how do they implement them in society? The data in this article is the result of field research using a qualitative approach. Meanwhile, the data in this article comes from observations, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that there are three strategies used by tablighi congregations in preaching in the community, namely deliberation, socializing and mingling with the community, and speaking softly when interacting with the community. Based on these findings, the author argues that the presence of tablighi congregations in the city of Mataram cannot be denied and will continue to grow. Because of that, the da'wah model they developed was very simple and easily accepted by the people, especially in the city of Mataram
Pengaruh Manajemen Dakwah Terhadap Perkembangan Era 5.0
Authors: Sugito Rendi
Published: April 2024

Perkembangan teknologi informasi memberi dampak yang besar terhadap keberlangsungan manajemen dakwah. Dalam hal ini manajemen dakwah bukan hanya saja memberikan makna kepada setiap elemen yang ada tapi juga sebagai motivator dan audiens yang baik dalam memberikan informasi sesuai dengan perkembangan teknologi di era 5.0. Era 5.0 memberikan dampak yang luar biasa terhadap segala hal tanpa adanya batas ruang dan waktu. Diharapkan nantinya artikel ini dapat menjabarkan media yang berkaitan dengan manajemen dakwah yang sesuai dengan era 5.0.Kata Kunci : Manajemen dakwah, Media, Era 5.0.
Islam Rahmatan Lil Alamin: Resolusi Dakwah Moderasi Beragama Ditengah Arus Globalisasi
Authors: Abdul Asis Ibrahim Abdul Asis Ibrahim
Published: April 2024

Islam merupakan agama yang universal dan relevan dengan segala perkembangan zaman, yang hadir untuk membawa kabar gembira tentang kedamaian, keselamatan, dan kebahagiaan bagi seluruh umat manusia yang mengikuti ajarannya, Islam tidak mengajarkan sesuatu hal yang bersifat kehancuran, kejahatan, maupun kerusakan. Globalisasi merupakan penyatuan gerakan untuk menghubungkan semua negara dan bangsa, sehingga tidak ada dikotomi antara ajaran Islam dan globalisasi, sedangkan dakwah moderasi agama merupakan sebuah resolusi sebagai langkah strategis umat muslim untuk menyatakan dan menguatkan bahwa Islam adalah ajaran agama yang bersifat rahmatan lil alamin.

Kata Kunci: Islam Rahmatan Lil Alamin, Globalisasi, Dakwah Moderasi Beragama
Students' perspectives of a hybrid learning system in Kazakhstani higher education: A case study
Authors: Amirova Amina , Zhumabayeva Aziya , Zhunusbekova Aziza , Arenova Assyl , Nygymanova Nurbanu
Published: April 2024

Hybrid learning is a relatively new approach in Kazakhstan's educational system. The transition to a new format necessitates a significant amount of effort and restructuring at the universities. The problems of researching   the advantages and disadvantages of implementing this kind of instruction in the classroom are very relevant. The study's goal was to investigate students' attitudes towards implementing a hybrid learning environment. A qualitative method of data analysis was applied in the study.  1,186 students participated in hybrid learning at various universities in Kazakhstan. According to the findings, students value the flexibility and convenience of attending classes remotely through a two-way video conference. However, the findings also indicate that this new learning environment faces several pedagogical and technological challenges. These findings emphasize the importance of assisting students in understanding hybrid learning resources and goals   thereby creating opportunities for success in hybrid learning. Policymakers in education can use it as a guide to develop policies related to crisis management or inclusive education   as well as curriculum documents and resources for hybrid learning.
THE IMPACT OF ACCELEROMETER MOUNTING ON THE CORRECTNESS OF THE RESULTS OBTAINED IN NDT-TYPE TESTS
Authors: JUZEK Michał , SŁOWIŃSKI Paweł
Published: April 2024

The paper attempts to evaluate the effect of acceleration sensor mounting on the recorded vibration time course. The study used a prepared model of a railroad rail and triaxial acceleration sensors. Three non-invasive methods of mounting the vibration acceleration transducers were selected for analysis: mounting with cyanoacrylate glue, mounting with a magnet, and mounting with wax. The information capacity of the signals was analyzed based on the recorded time waveforms, which totaled more than 90, and their vibration signals. The analysis compared both the basic parameters of the signals (maximum amplitudes and root mean square values) and a comprehensive analysis of the signals using the short-time Fourier transform method, as well as the wavelet transform. The results show significant differences in the recorded signal parameters depending on how the acceleration sensor is mounted, as well as the axis analyzed. The differences can negatively affect the correctness of the measurements made and falsify the picture of the real condition.
THE KEY ROLE OF MODERN AERODYNAMIC TRENDS IN INCREASING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF HIGH-SPEED VEHICLES
Authors: SHKVAR Yevhenii , KANDUME Jonas , REDCHYTS Dmytro
Published: April 2024

Based on the analysis of typical operating modes of modern high-speed trains and transport aircraft, the influence of various schemes of surface relief modification and blowing through it on aerodynamic drag has been thoroughly investigated. A set of several schemes of the combined effect of these two factors is proposed to create an easy-to-use, cheap-to-produce streamlined surface of the desired structure with a reliable and controllable effect of active influence on aerodynamic drag reduction. The potential effect of reducing aerodynamic drag has been verified by numerical and Particle Image Velocimetry experimental modeling. The proposed technological innovations are encouraging and relevant; by reducing energy costs, they increase the commercial and environmental attractiveness of their implementation.
PERFORMANCES AND SELF-DECLARED OPINIONS ON HANDHELD MOBILE PHONE USE (DISTRACTION IN TRAFFIC) IN POLAND
Authors: SICIŃSKA Katarzyna , DĄBROWSKA-LORANC Maria
Published: April 2024

This article presents the Motor Transport Institute’s research to set out road safety indicators of behaviors and opinions on one of the increasingly important road traffic problems. Two types of studies on the unsafe use of mobile phones and others on board devices (distraction) by road users in Poland between 2014 and 2023 are presented. Safety Performance Indicators (SPI) on handheld mobile phone use from roadside observations and declared opinions on talking, reading messages, checking social media/news, and listening to headphones while driving, cycling, and walking are presented. Overall, 306,240 passenger car drivers observed on all road types all week long in Poland showed a dropping trend (1.8%) between before the study in 2014 SPI 4.1% distracted drivers to SPI 2.3% after the study in 2022. More drivers used mobile phones on single carriageways both in built-up and outside built-up areas. On motorways outside built-up areas, where vehicles are speeding, drivers of passenger cars rarely talk on their handheld mobiles. Results from the first European Union (EU) Baseline project to collect road indicators produced a Key Performance Indicator of 3.8% distracted passenger car (all types of roads, all weekdays and weekend) from 44,011 observed in Poland in 2021. Results from the EU project E-Survey on Road Users’ Attitude, third edition (ESRA3), showed declared opinions of mobile use while driving, cycling, and walking down the street in Poland in 2023 compared to 2018 (ESRA2). A positive trend is seen among car drivers who declared lower use of handheld mobile phones than in 2018 (a drop of 11.2%). The survey showed Polish cyclist used more often headphones to listen to music, checked news and messages than cyclists in Europe in 2023. More by 10.1% pedestrians in Europe than in Poland declared checking social media/news, reading messages/emailing while walking down the street in 2023. This lower rate in Poland can be explained by pedestrian’s legal prohibition of mobile phone use while crossing the street since 2021. There is strong support for policy measures forbidding all drivers of motorized vehicles to use handheld mobile phone use while driving in all of Europe. Enforcement measures are twice as strong in Europe than in Poland. As the number of accidents and fatalities on distraction is unknown, calculating SPI during roadside observations and questionnaire surveys gives in-depth knowledge of the problem. The authors of the paper represent the Motor Transport Institute’s (MTI’s) research institution, which systematically analyzes trends in road safety in Poland during its own, national, and international projects.
IMPROVING THE METHODOLOGY FOR OPTIMIZING MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION DELIVERY ROUTES AND CYCLIC SCHEDULES IN A TRANSNATIONAL DIRECTION
Authors: TARAN Igor , BIKHIMOVA Guldana , DANCHUK Victor , TOKTAMYSSOVA Aliya , TURSYMBEKOVA Zakira , OLISKEVYCH Myroslav
Published: April 2024

This study considers the task of planning the routes of multimodal transnational cargo transportation. Due to the extremely long length of such routes, delivery times and costs per cargo unit are extremely important. Delays in various types of transport and in the case of cargo transshipment are associated not only with the growth of cargo flows but also with the inconsistency of vehicle schedules. The purpose of this study is to improve the previously developed methodology for optimizing multimodal cargo transportation, taking into account the need for its application to transnational transport corridors. The content of the formulated network problem is reduced to a modification of the traveling salesman problem with an unknown number of transport points the route should pass through. Such a problem is NP-hard due to the time complexity of the algorithms. A modified algorithm has been developed, according to which the general problem with the number of N points is divided into several sub-problems. Transport points are grouped into consecutive subsets that are related by only one non-alternative way of transportation. This way can be any “bottleneck” of the transport network or an artificially created one. Such a decomposition of the problem gives a set of partial solutions, which were combined into the final optimal solution. The obtained solution to the routing problem of multimodal routes takes into account the cyclical schedules of the transport operation and gives a guaranteed exact optimum for calculations performed within the permissible time. In addition to determining the optimal route, the algorithm makes it possible to determine the required number of vehicles and their work schedules depending on the total cargo flow on the route.
DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN RURAL AREAS IN POLAND: THE EXAMPLE OF THE SLUPSK DISTRICT
Authors: CHMIEL Beata , ŻUKOWSKA Sandra , POŁOM Marcin
Published: April 2024

The paper addresses the development of public transport (PT) in rural areas in the context of the implementation of the Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) concept. This paper aimed to indicate whether and how rural areas can use the MaaS concept to develop PT and improve transport accessibility. The financing model for the operation of collective PT in the example of Poland was analysed. The case study Pomeranian Voivodeship was selected due to the strong influence of the Tri-City agglomeration, which does not directly include western parts of the region such as Słupsk County. Several research methods were used: desktop research, case study and GIS analysis. The results highlight that the MaaS concept has the potential to be implemented in rural areas; however, this will be a long-term process and will require advanced cooperation between local authorities, private operators and service providers. This process is dependent on measures being taken to support the use of MaaS at a national level. From the inhabitants' perspective, such changes are a positive direction for PT.
SELECTED PROBLEMS IN A VEHICLE-TO-TRUCK COLLISION MODELING
Authors: ZALEWSKI Jarosław , ALEKSANDROWICZ Iwo , ALEKSANDROWICZ Piotr
Published: April 2024

A selected case of a frontal, eccentric and oblique road vehicle-to-truck collision has been analyzed here as an example of the potential resultant motion by the motor vehicle with the truck performing a planar motion. This case is a pure problem of collision mechanics, so the main aim of the case presented here was to identify the selected parameters of such a collision with the three components of the collision impulse of only one vehicle taking part in it. The problem was analyzed with the use of a computer simulation performed in a software called V-SIM which is quite popular as a tool for accident reconstruction by e.g., forensic experts and others associated with road safety, especially in Poland. The results of all simulations were important in providing the basics of mathematical modeling regarding collision mechanics. The obtained observations may further be used for a dedicated software, should such be created. Not only a normal and a tangential but also a bi-normal direction versus the adopted plane of collision was considered.
The role of foreign reserves in inflation dynamics
Authors: Kuncoro Haryo
Published: April 2024

Purpose – Central banks’ foreign reserve stocks in emerging markets have increased substantially in recent decades. Foreign reserves accumulation has been widely believed as a shock absorber to prevent financial crises. Meanwhile, accelerating foreign reserves might be contradictory to the monetary policy objectives. This research aims to investigate the impact of foreign reserves on the inflation dynamics.Method – We apply the inflation-expectation augmented Phillips curve on the monthly data over the period of 2005(7) to 2020(12) in the case of Indonesia. Findings – We show that stockpiling foreign exchange reserves indeed has an inflationary pressure impact. The central bank's intervention in the foreign exchange market is more significant in selling rather than purchasing foreign exchange. However, the non-monetary factors also play an important role in determining inflation. Implications – Considering channels through which foreign reserves might affect inflation, our findings suggest the monetary authority should be concerned with inflationary expectations in the short term as one of the major policy-driven goals to maintain price stability in the long run.Originality – This paper contributes to the literature on monetary policy in developing countries. Unlike other empirical studies, this research employs the inflation-expectation augmented Phillips curve and accommodates the issue of asymmetric effects of the change in foreign reserves.
Unlocking Performance: Person-Organization Fit and Job Satisfaction
Authors: Robbie R. Iqbal , Majid Nur Kholis , Novianti Khusnul Rofida
Published: April 2024

This quantitative study looks at the impact of person-organization fit on employee performance, including work happiness as an intervening variable, at PT. Victory International Futures. Using a saturation sampling strategy, the complete population of 150 employees was questioned via questionnaires. The data was analyzed using Smart PLS. The results show that person-organization fit has a strong positive effect on job satisfaction and employee performance. Furthermore, job happiness was proven to have a considerable impact on employee performance. The findings highlight the relevance of person-organization fit in improving employee performance, with job happiness serving as a key intermediary mechanism. This study contributes to the academic literature by filling gaps in our understanding of the relationship between person-organization fit, job satisfaction, and employee performance, thereby enhancing theoretical frameworks and providing insights for organizational practice.
Contratos de comunicação propostos e firmados durante o trabalho investigativo da Comissão Nacional da Verdade do Brasil
Authors: Nogueira Jaqueline
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho examina os contratos de comunicação, enquanto dispositivos geradores do discurso, propostos e/ou firmados durante as investigações realizadas pela Comissão Nacional da Verdade do Brasil. As discussões que integram a tese de doutorado (título da tese) defendida em 2022, permitiram a compreensão de parâmetros fundamentais da produção do Relatório da CNV, pois elas desnudam a rica interação instaurada entre os diversos parceiros das trocas comunicativas da produção de um arquivo testemunhal e a sua representação no discurso. Selecionamos a Teoria Semiolinguística de Patrick Charaudeau (2012, 2013), teorizações de Dominique Maingueneau (2013) sobre o ethos discursivo e a Teoria dos Pontos de Vista de Alain Rabatel (2016) como aportes teórico-metodológicos para as análises. Dentre os principais contratos de comunicação identificados a partir das estratégias discursivas movimentadas pelos locutores/enunciadores, ilustramos o contrato de legitimidade – atrelado ao ethos discursivo dos comissionados; o contrato de credibilidade – relacionado aos procedimentos legais e discursivos da elaboração do documento; e o contrato de verdade – objetivo global do ato comunicativo em questão.
Efeitos da prosódia e da disfluência sobre a qualidade de voz em diferentes estilos de elocução no português brasileiro
Authors: Arantes Pablo , Lima Aveliny Mantovan
Published: April 2024

Neste trabalho apresentamos dois experimentos que articulam as temáticas da qualidade de voz, disfluências, estilos de elocução e prosódia. O primeiro experimento investiga aspectos segmentais e prosódicos que afetam a ocorrência de laringalização, de disfluências e de fronteiras de grupo acentual. O segundo estuda o uso de voz não modal em diferentes contextos prosódicos, bem como em três estilos de elocução: fala espontânea, leitura de frases e de palavras isoladas. O achado inédito no português brasileiro e também o mais robusto encontrado nos dois experimentos é a predominância de casos de qualidade de voz não modal em posições prosodicamente fortes. Embora ambos tenham adotado critérios diferentes para a definição dessas posições, a semelhança nos resultados indica que o acento no nível da frase e da palavra é um fator relevante que condiciona a distribuição das instâncias de vozeamento não modal. Os resultados do primeiro experimento indicam diferença no comportamento do vozeamento laringalizado em relação aos segmentos e ao sexo do falante, uma vez que houve predominância de ocorrência nas vogais e maior taxa de vozeamento não modal em falantes do sexo feminino. No segundo experimento, observamos que os estilos de elocução exercem efeitos significativos sobre a distribuição do vozeamento não modal. Ainda, vimos que a ocorrência de vozeamento não modal em eventos de disfluência se comporta de maneira diferente em relação ao estilo de elocução. De modo geral, concluímos que os diferentes aspectos linguísticos, a saber, fluência de fala, fonoestilo e prosódia podem afetar a qualidade de voz.
Da ideia de doxa ao ensino de literatura no currículo de Letras
Authors: Barros Augusto Moretti de , Annibal Sérgio Fabiano , Cavalcanti e Silva Carla
Published: April 2024

Partimos do princípio de que o currículo de Letras, com destaque ao ensino de literatura, necessita de espaço de reflexão e debate nos âmbitos acadêmico e das políticas de formação de professores, a fim de que se problematize sua estruturação e sua relevância para a excelência de profissionais do magistério na área de Letras e Educação. Ao conceber documentos curriculares como produtos da linguagem, buscamos discutir alguns pontos importantes: discursos acrático, encrático, doxa e poder, por exemplo, para que os conceitos de formação e de excelência não se restrinjam a características simplesmente instrumentais. O corpus ao qual este artigo se refere é composto pelos programas de ensino das disciplinas de literaturas de língua espanhola, na licenciatura em Letras da Unesp de Assis, no período de 1970 a 2000. Trata-se, portanto, de análise documental. A abordagem teórica e metodológica se deu a partir das contribuições da crítica de Roland Barthes (2007, 2012, 2015) sobre a linguagem literária e acadêmica; do conceito de representação social, de Roger Chartier (1991, 2001) e de uma ideia de metodologia de Ricardo Navas Ruiz (1961). Como resultados, trouxemos as possibilidades de discussão sobre a importância da formação de professores de literatura e seu espaço curricular.
Insights sobre a representação da nasalidade em francês e português a partir de dados de escrita
Authors: Rombaldi Claudia Regina Minossi , Miranda Ana Ruth Moresco
Published: April 2024

Neste artigo são exploradas conexões entre grafias não convencionais e conhecimentos linguísticos acerca da fonologia de vogais seguidas de nasais em posição medial, por brasileiros e franceses. Parte-se da hipótese de que a aquisição de um sistema alfabético de escrita como o do Português Brasileiro e o do Francês Standard pode promover ajustes nas representações fonológicas de vogais em contexto de nasalização. Os corpora são compostos por grafias não convencionais de crianças monolíngues brasileiras e francesas; e de brasileiros adultos aprendizes de Francês Língua Estrangeira. Os dados analisados mostram que, no período inicial de contato com a escrita, as crianças brasileiras tendem a ajustar a representação de /ṽ/ para /VN/, em decorrência de seus avanços com as práticas escritas. Já as crianças francesas dão indícios de partirem de estruturas /VN/ desde seus contatos iniciais com o sistema de escrita do francês. Os brasileiros aprendizes de Francês Língua Estrangeira, por seu turno, iniciam seus contatos com a escrita da Língua Estrangeira, representando a nasalidade por /VN/, possivelmente por terem passado pelo reajuste de /ṽ/ para /VN/, quando da aquisição do sistema de escrita da Língua Materna.
Implementação de EMI em um curso de graduação em Engenharia: um estudo de caso
Authors: Kobayashi Eliana , Grilli Giovanni Abreu
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho investigou a implementação de uma disciplina em English Medium Instruction (EMI) (Inglês como Meio de Instrução) em um curso de graduação em Engenharia de uma instituição pública. Entre as razões para o crescimento do EMI ao redor do mundo estão: preparação dos alunos para o mercado de trabalho global, elevação do perfil da instituição e atração de estudantes internacionais (Doiz et al., 2016). Esta investigação, cuja natureza metodológica enquadra-se em um estudo de caso, contou com a aplicação de questionários aos alunos participantes da disciplina e ao docente responsável, além da verificação de diretrizes de internacionalização da instituição de ensino. Os resultados demonstram que todos os atores reconhecem a relevância do EMI para a formação dos estudantes, tanto que 20% desses decidiram estudar mais a língua antes de iniciarem a disciplina em EMI e 60% têm a intenção de frequentar outras disciplinas ministradas em inglês. Por outro lado, 60% dos alunos levantam a possibilidade de que teriam obtido melhor desempenho caso a disciplina tivesse sido ministrada em língua portuguesa.
MOURA, Heronides. O vírus bandido: linguagem e política na pandemia. Campinas: Unicamp, 2023. 200 p.
Authors: Queriquelli Luiz
Published: April 2024

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The link between behavioural plasticity and aerobic scope 1 phenotypes in predicting the survival of Chrysoblephus laticeps 2 under climate variability
Authors:   , Bailey Lauren Ashleigh
Published: April 2024

Thermal variability in the marine environment is likely to have a considerable effect on fishes as it impacts physiological performance and vital (i.e metabolism, foraging and swimming style) and non-vital (i.e. reproductive fitness) energetic processes. When fish are subjected to thermal stress, they may primarily respond by changing their behaviour. Species that have broad phenotypic behavioural plasticity (i.e. defined as the ability to adjust behavioural activity in presiding environmental conditions in order to remain within their optimal thermal range) may have a competitive advantage. Fish behavioural plasticity may take many forms. Some species may seek out thermal refugia by changing their phenology or distribution, while others alter the timing of their seasonal and spawning migrations in response to a changing environment. Although fishes can use behavioural changes to cope with climate change impacts, there does appear to be variability in the behavioural responses within species. However, if alterations in behaviour are insufficient to ensure that the individual remains within their optimal thermal range, physiological acclimation (i.e. defined as the process in which an organism adjusts to prevailing conditions by broadening their thermal performance curve so that their performance is maximized in the new thermal environment) may be required. Therefore, there is a critical link between the behaviour and thermal physiology of fishes, particularly in a world where they are facing increasing thermal stress.
Rapid Synthesis of Thiol-Co-Capped CdTe/CdSe/ZnSe Multi-Core-Shell QDs and Their Encapsulation in Liposomes and Chitosan Nanoparticles; Comparative Bio-compatibility Studies Using Hela and Vero Cells
Authors:   , Daramola Olamide Abiodun
Published: April 2024

The common method that has been used to reduce the toxicity posed to living cells by CdTe Quantum Dots (QDs) is through the synthesis of CdTe multi-core-shells nanoparticles. In this process, the surface of CdTe QDs is usually coated by less toxic ZnS or ZnSe shells. This heterostructure compound does not only reduce the toxicity of CdTe QDs but can also be used in applications such as deep tissue imaging. The heterostructures can be in numerous forms such as CdTe/CdSe/ZnSe or CdTe/CdSe/ZnS or CdTe/CdS/ZnS multi-core-shell QDs. However, the drawbacks attributed to the fabrication of these compounds is long synthesis times (6- 24 h) in achieving the highest wavelength emission maxima. Others are the use of toxic reagents and poor reproducibility of synthesized materials. An additional problem is that the ZnSe or ZnS coating is insufficient to completely protect the highly toxic Cd metal from escaping into immediate solution. This limits their use in biochemistry and with living systems. Liposomes and biopolymers such as chitosan are known to be environmentally friendly compounds that have been used in various studies as delivery systems for QDs and model drugs for drug delivery applications. They are generally non-toxic and highly bio-compatible. In this study, the rapid synthesis of thiol-co-capped CdTe/CdSe/ZnSe multi-core-shell QDs with a maximum reaction time of 35 mins, gave reliable QDs with emission maxima at 625 nm. The multi-core-shell QDs were encapsulated in two different bio-compatible environments, namely liposome and chitosan nanoparticles (CNP) at 14 different formulations (F) for liposome and 12 different formulations for CNP. Cytotoxicity and florescence imaging studies using HeLa and Vero cells, were used to investigate the improved bio-compatibility. Various characterization techniques were used to elucidate the optical properties, morphology and physico-chemical properties of the QDs and nanocomposites. Two of the best formulations, QD-liposome vesicles (LVs)-F12 and QD-CNP-F9 (with chitosan), demonstrated high loading efficiencies of 42 ± 6 % and 59 ± 5 %, respectively. While the plain CdTe QDs showed high toxicity, some of the encapsulated materials, QD-LVs-F1 and F12, depicted no-toxicity against the cells (IC50 > 0.5 mg/ml). The QDs also retained most of their fluorescence and properties and could easily be tracked in cells and visualized around the nucleus, indicating the successful internalization of the QDs in the cytosol. These results shows that encapsulation of CdTe multi-core-shell QDs in liposomes produce better bio-compatibility compared to multi-core-shell QDs and better than CNP coating. These particles therefore show good promise in cell-labelling, drug delivery studies. Their core-shell nanoparticles have also shown good behavior in enhancing the memory of a device which is based on some recent collaborated works.
Introduction to Indigenous Performance Ecologies and Ecological Power in the Global South
Authors:   Theatre and Performance Studies, University of Warwick, UK and Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre, University of Regina, Canada, Okpadah Stephen Ogheneruro
Published: April 2024

Human and non-human inhabitants in the global south are all gradually becoming refugees in their own local communities and the planet Earth. This is more visible in places in the extractive zone as Macarena Gomes-Barris refers to these locations, in Africa, Asia and Latin America, where multinational corporations and local extraction industries continue to cause harm to indigenous people, non-human lives, cultures and places. All these activities of extraction have accelerated the climate crisis and economic poverty. This has created unimaginable ways of living, such as the consumption of polluted water, breathing contaminated air, being bathed by black soot and so on. All these ways of living are prominent in the global south and especially countries of, in the words of Paul Collier (2007), the Bottom Billion. The Bottom Billion is the number of people living in countries “caught in one, or often several of four traps, amongst mismanaged dependency on natural resources” (p. 7). The extraction of natural resources which amounts to the exploitation of the environment and ecology of local people will continue to escalate with time. This has its evidence with the massive floods in Nigeria and Bangladesh, desertification in North Africa and India, and the Hurricane tragedies in Eastern Mexico. As Sally Mackey states in one of the Ted talks at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, titled: Keeping a Sense of Place in a Disrupted World, “the excess of energy use in the North is damaging countries in the South. Lands are diminishing, places are disappearing, 86 percent of global energy is gotten from fossil fuels. With this, lands will continue to diminish, places will disappear, and populations will move” (Mackey 2017).
Harmony Unveiled: Human-Nature Dynamics in From the Land of Green Ghosts
Authors:   Assam Women’s University, Assam, India., Borthakur Maitreyee
Published: April 2024

In the realm of our circadian rhythm, discussions about nature unveil a myriad of contrasting dimensions. Living beings are an integral component of the natural order, akin to other creatures on Earth. Often labelled as both environmental degraders and nature protectors, humans exist within the interconnected web of nature and the environment. The significance of the environment has been vital throughout history, and the deterioration of the natural world raises concerns for all living entities. The surge in environmental awareness has become apparent with the widespread adoption of technology in society. This paper aims to shed light on the rural framework of the contentedly residing Padaung ethnic group within a village, exploring how their lives are intricately intertwined with nature, serving as their primary sustenance source. Pascal Khoo Thwe’s 2002 memoir, From the Land of Green Ghosts, underscores the importance of the landscape and natural forests in showcasing the culture of the Padaung Hill ethnic group. These forests, functioning as both sources of green vegetables and hunting grounds for wild animals, depict the community as environmental stewards. The memoir emphasizes the community’s cultivation of crops not readily available in the surrounding forests, highlighting their resilience in the face of border-related challenges. Despite the pervasive influence of Western culture on the author’s experiences, the analysis aims to underscore the paradox that those who alter their environment can also assume roles as its guardians. Bridging this divide is crucial, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to preserve the natural world.
A metric for drinking water service reservoir performance as a sink or source of material
Authors: Kennedy (Doronina) Anastasia , Husband Stewart , Boxall Joby , Speight Vanessa
Published: April 2024

Service reservoirs (SRs) are a critical component of drinking water distribution systems that impact water quality. There are no performance measures to quantify or understand this impact. By applying the concept of sink or source behaviour to describe the processes of material accumulation and mobilisation within SRs, this research develops a practical metric to facilitate assessment and quantification of SR performance. It is demonstrated how a few weeks of continuous data from instrumentation deployment at both inlet and outlet of SRs is sufficient to reveal valuable insight into SR and network performance. Through real-world applications, we provide evidence that the metric was able to track SR performance showing both beneficial and detrimental impacts on water quality, as well as quantifying seasonality and the benefits of SR cleaning. Such insight is invaluable for proactive, justifiable, and targeted decisions on the location and frequency of maintenance and management interventions.
Advances in aeration and wastewater treatment in shrimp farming: emerging trends, current challenges, and future perspectives
Authors: Tien Nguyen Nhut , Tran-Nguyen Phuong Lan , Vo Tran Thi Bich Chau
Published: April 2024

The shrimp aquaculture industry has recently witnessed dramatic growth. Shrimp farming has gradually shifted from extensive to intensive or super-intensive models. However, the intensification of shrimp aquaculture is associated with energy security and environmental issues. The aeration system requires high energy demand to run mechanical aerators to maintain dissolved oxygen concentration in cultured ponds. Besides, intensive shrimp farms usually produce wastewater with high pollutant concentrations that may jeopardize the ecosystem when discharged. In an attempt to minimize the impacts of these problems, rigorous technological approaches have been carried out. This review provides recent advanced technologies employed to improve aeration and wastewater management. Moreover, this paper also introduces a sustainable energy model being studied and developed for aeration and wastewater treatment at shrimp farms.
Sol-gel synthesis of composite adsorbent coating from Prosopis juliflora–activated carbon for simultaneous adsorptive removal of Cd2+ and Cr2O72- from wastewater
Authors: Chintokoma Gilbert Chifundo , Chebude Yonas , Kassahun Shimelis Kebede , Demesa Abayneh Getachew , Koiranen Tuomas
Published: April 2024

To overcome the challenges associated with powdered activated carbon (PAC) in water and wastewater treatment, the efficacy of composite adsorbent coating (CAC) synthesized using a simple sol-gel method with Prosopis juliflora-activated carbon for the simultaneous reduction of Cd2+ and Cr2O72− was investigated. The CAC was characterized by FTIR (C-H, C = O, and O-H stretching), pHPZC (6 -6.6), SEM (porous-rough surface), and BET surface area (10.6 m2/g) techniques. Statistical analysis confirmed that pH and contact time significantly (p < 0.0001) affected both metal ions removal, with Cd2+ removal generally exceeding that of Cr2O72− due to better ionic properties. Using the optimized conditions (8.5 pH, 0.25 dosage, 5 mg concentration, 105 minutes contact time and 23.73 °C temperature), the predicted and experimental ion removal efficiencies were 86.86 and 83.98% for Cd2+ and 94.26 and 58.08% for Cr2O72−, respectively. The Langmuir adsorption isotherm was the best-suited model (R2 > 0.99), while the metal ions removal was regulated by the PSO kinetic model (R2 > 0.999). The adsorption process was endothermic and spontaneous, as indicated by thermodynamic values (−ΔG°, +ΔH°, +ΔS°). The study demonstrates CAC's effectiveness as an alternative to PAC, offering significant advantages in removing metal ions from wastewater.
Effects of climate change on streamflow in the Dez Basin of Iran using the IHACRES model based on the CMIP6 model
Authors: Goodarzi Mohammad Reza , Abedi Mohammad Javad , Niazkar Majid
Published: April 2024

Understanding the changes in river flow is an important prerequisite for designing hydraulic structures as well as managing surface water resources in basins. By using the LARS-WG statistical downscaling model, the outputs of the general circulation model of the sixth report, including the ACCESS-ESM1 and BCC-CSM-MR models, under the SSP5.8.5 and SSP2.4.5 release scenarios. A more accurate spatial scale and daily precipitation and temperature time series were obtained for the studied area during the period of 2015–2043. Then the Identification of unit Hydrographs And Component flows from Rainfall, Evaporation and Streamflow data (IHACRES) rainfall-runoff model was calibrated in the study area. Based on the fit statistics in the calibration and validation stages, the overall performance of the developed model was evaluated as satisfactory. The calibrated hydrological model was driven by rainfall data and reduced air temperature to predict the effect of climate change on the output of the studied basin. The study showed that the studied basin has more rainfall (on average, 20.8% in the ACCESS-ESM1 model and 33.2% in the BCC-CSM2-MR model). The flow rate of the main river in the ACCESS-ESM1 model will decrease by 15% compared to the base period, and in the BCC-CSM2-MR model, it will increase by 16% compared to the base period.
Identification of COVID-19–Associated Hepatitis in Children as an Emerging Complication in the Wake of SARS-CoV-2 Infections: Ambispective Observational Study
Authors: Rawat Sumit Kumar , Asati Ajit Anand , Mishra Nitu , Jain Ashish , Ratho Radha Kanta
Published: April 2024

Background

Although the pediatric population has largely remained free of severe COVID-19 symptoms, in some cases, SARS-CoV-2 infection has been associated with complications such as multiple inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). We identified another a unique form of hepatitis occurring subsequent to asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection, designated by us as COVID-19–associated hepatitis in children (CAH-C), in a subset of children who presented with hepatitis.

Objective

Our study describes the clinical presentations, temporal association, and viral parameters of the CAH-C cases and compares them to those of MIS-C cases or other known forms of hepatitis in children.

Methods

In an ambispective (retrospective and follow-up) observational study, records from April to July 2021 were reviewed for all children aged ≤14 years who were previously healthy and presented with a sudden onset of hepatitis, elevated transaminases, and nonobstructive jaundice. After performing all routine tests, those lacking marked inflammatory responses and without evidence of (1) other known causes of acute hepatitis or previous underlying liver disease and (2) multisystem involvement were classified as having CAH-C. Their characteristics were compared to those of children with MIS-C or other known forms of hepatitis.

Results

Among the 5539 children tested for SARS-CoV-2, a total of 475 (8.6%) tested positive and 47 (0.8%) presented with hepatitis. Among the 47 children with hepatitis, 37 (79%) had features of CAH-C: having symptoms of hepatitis only, without protracted illness (mean length of stay 5 d), and an uneventful recovery following supportive treatment. In contrast, the remaining 10 (21%) had features of MIS-C–associated hepatitis: multiple system involvement; protracted illness (mean length of stay 8 d); and requiring admission to critical care, with a mortality rate of 30% (3/10).

Conclusions

Our data suggest that CAH-C might be one of the new clinical complications associated with the emergence of newer variants of concern of SARS-CoV-2, which often result in changing presentations. Our findings should facilitate its early identification and thorough workup and aid its differentiation from other emerging syndromes in children, which would help initiate appropriate measures, enable better resource prioritization, and thus limit adversities.
Analyzing the Factors Influencing the Attractiveness of Dong Thap Tourist Destination for Domestic Tourists
Authors: Khang Chung Le , Vinh Nguyen Van
Published: April 2024

The study conducted an analysis of the factors influencing the attractiveness of Dong Thap destination. Data were collected from 193 domestic tourists through questionnaire interviews. The data were processed using SPSS 29.0 software, revealing that there are 6 out of 7 factors influencing the attractiveness of Dong Thap destination, ranked in descending order: (5) Supportive facilities, (3) History, (1) Natural environment, (7) Price, (4) Entertainment – shopping, (6) People. Based on the research results, the authors proposed some managerial implications aimed at enhancing the attractiveness of Dong Thap tourist destination.