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Navigating Tax Allowance: Energy Entity Compliance in Indonesia
No full textTo support the achievement of zero emissions by 2060, the Indonesian government issued a policy for companies, including a tax allowance for energy companies to support the green economy in Indonesia. This study investigates the level of tax compliance of energy companies in Indonesia, the utilization of tax allowances by energy companies, and investor reactions to energy companies. Using quantitative and qualitative approaches from data of energy companies on the Indonesia stock exchange between 2017 to 2023, the results of this study show that the level of tax compliance of energy companies is low, except for that of renewable energy companies. While the utilization of tax allowances by energy companies is minimal. On the other hand, investors’ assessment of the financial performance of energy companies is positive but the opposite reaction is found on the tax compliance of energy companies. Tax allowance utilization requirements and investment administration process are some of the reasons. This result encourages the government to issue more attractive green economy policies to be implemented by companies, not only in the form of tax allowances but also ease in the investment process. This research provides new insights in understanding the relationship between regulators and practitioners in supporting the implementation of the green economy, especially in tax policy
Navigating Cultural Diversity: The Lived Experiences of Timor Leste Students
No full textStrong adaptability skills and a supportive learning environment are essential for international students, particularly if they are attending a university with a strong religious affiliation and come from diverse cultural, religious, and moral backgrounds The aim of this study was to have a better understanding of the significant experiences that Timor Leste students had while attending a private university in Surabaya, Indonesia. In this phenomenological study, sampling was purposive and was based on information shared by two Timor Leste students. The data were collected through interviews, and the analysis was thematic. Five key elements were identified: recognition of diversity, social justice, tolerance, equality, and social integration. These components are required to promote interaction between students with different backgrounds. In terms of interaction within diversity, they felt they received the same treatment as local students. The findings revealed that they sometimes struggle with language when conversing with their peers, who occasionally use Javanese. According to the study’s findings, more assistance should be provided to Timor Leste students residing in Surabaya, Indonesia, who are having communication difficulties
Stress in Fresh Graduates Who Have a Hard Time Finding a Job
No full textPsychological stress among fresh graduates struggling to find employment is a significant issue in Indonesia. This study employed a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach to explore the psychological stress experiences and coping strategies of unemployed young graduates. The three participants, all male and aged 24, shared their subjective experiences through semi-structured interviews and participant observations. Thematic analysis using NVivo 12 Pro identified the key stressors, including high job market expectations, lack of experience, and pressures from social and family environments. The study found that participants viewed job-seeking challenges as both threats and opportunities, often exacerbated by unrealistic job requirements. Furthermore, the findings indicated two primary coping strategies: problem-focused coping, such as skill development, internships, and entrepreneurial initiatives; and emotion-focused coping, including recreational activities and social support. The combination of these coping strategies proved effective in managing stress
Parental Attachment in Individuals with Depressive Disorders: A Descriptive Qualitative
No full textAttachment styles influence childhood internalization patterns, affecting cognitive and emotional development in adulthood. This research aims to deepen the understanding of attachment styles among individuals with depressive disorders. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the study involves three early adulthood participants (aged 20-40 years) clinically diagnosed with depressive disorders without psychosis. Participants were selected using snowball sampling within a continuous network or chain of relationships. Data collection methods included interviews, secondary data, and observations. Data analysis followed three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The study found that all participants experienced cognitive distortions, such as negative self-thoughts, leading to depressive symptoms. Additionally, there were indications of a history of depressive disorders in the mothers of participants 1 and 3, significantly impacting attachment formation. The research also revealed that, regarding trust, all three participants indicated their parents lacked understanding and respect for their needs and desires. In terms of communication, all participants had poor verbal communication and lacked emotional support from their parents as primary attachment figures. Regarding alienation, participants 1 and 2 felt sadness when not close to their parents, while participant 3 avoided closeness with their mother. Issues with trust, communication, and alienation may contribute to depressive symptoms, anxiety, and psychological disorders among the participants
Correlation Between Muraqabah and Self-control in Students Using Social Media
No full textMost social media users today are addicted to using these platforms, which makes them lazy and overly comfortable, leading to poor self-control and causing them to neglect important tasks. To avoid the negative impacts of using social media, users need to practice self-control. One way to increase self-control is through muraqabah. This research aimed to measure the correlation between muraqabah and self-control in students using social media. This research used a quantitative correlation research design with 100 participants. The instruments used in this research were the Muraqabah Scale and the Self-control Scale. The data analysis used is the Pearson Product Moment correlation. The results showed a significance value of <0.001. This shows that the correlation between muraqabah and self-control among students using social media is very significant, meaning that when the muraqabah increases, the self-control will also increase
Corrigendum to “Predictor of Spontaneous Rupture of Malarial Spleen: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.” [Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume 20, Issue no. 1, pp. 91–98]
No full textThe publisher has been informed of the errors that have occurred on pages 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, and 96, where the corrections have been made that do not alter the statistical analysis or the study conclusions.
On behalf of the authors, the publisher wishes to apologize for this error. The online version of the article has been updated on August 4, 2025 and is available at https://doi.org/10.18502/sjms.v20i1.16587
“Slow and Steady Wins the Race.” Combating Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease Through Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors: A Case Report
No full textBackground: Obesity is a neuroendocrine disease with a complex and multifactorial etiology and pathogenesis related to genetic, biological, psychosocial, sociocultural, economic, and environmental factors. Obesity and related cardiometabolic disorders are highly prevalent in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). One in 4 adults in the UAE are living with obesity, which poses significant individual and economic burdens. Hence, obesity and its comorbidities are a great public health concern.
Aim: This case report aims to discuss an illustrative case of a UAE resident who, in 2013, at the age of 38, suffered from a heart attack. At the time, he was morbidly obese. This case report touches upon unhealthy lifestyle behaviors of our illustrative case subject that contributed to the ontogeny of obesity and the associated adverse cardiometabolic outcomes.
Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Science Direct, Web of Science, and Pro-Quest databases were searched for relevant articles on obesity, cardiovascular disease and lifestyle behavioral modifications.
Results: This case report illustrates how lifestyle changes and adopting healthy habits can reverse obesity and restore cardiometabolic health. This case report underlines the importance of adopting healthy habits with a focus on diet, intermittent and prolonged fasting, and physical activity as potent lifestyle interventions to promote effective weight management and improve cardiometabolic health.
Conclusion: Practical, clinically meaningful personalized lifestyle interventions tailored to an individual’s health goals and requirements are most effective in enacting behavioral changes for combating obesity and promoting cardiometabolic health
Transcriptomic-based analysis of endometrial tissues from adenomyosis patients reveals significant inflammation biomarkers: A bioinformatics study
No full textBackground: Adenomyosis is a gynecological disorder characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue within the myometrium, with incidence rates ranging from 10–65% among women of reproductive age.
Objective: This study utilized transcriptomic analysis to identify significant biomarkers associated with inflammation in endometrial tissue from patients with adenomyosis.
Materials and Methods: In this bioinformatics study, we utilized publicly available transcriptomic datasets. The research involved the systematic analysis of RNA sequencing data obtained from the NCBI-GEO database. Using a high-throughput RNA sequencing database from GSE190580 and GSE157718, we compared gene expression profiles between endometrium tissues of adenomyosis patients and healthy controls. Subsequently, pathways implicated in adenomyosis were analyzed through the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes and gene ontology.
Results: Pathway analysis revealed the aberration of inflammation-related pathways, including tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and Ras-related protein 1 signaling. Furthermore, gene ontology analysis uncovered key biological processes, such as macrophage differentiation and extracellular matrix organization, which are central to the inflammatory response in adenomyosis. Candidate biomarkers, including transmembrane protein kinases, were identified as potential therapeutic targets. We found the top 5 genes that play a role in inflammation in adenomyosis, including TNF-α-induced protein 6, matrix metalloproteinase 7, TNF-α-induced protein 3, leukemia inhibitory factor, and serum and glucocorticoid-regulated kinase 1. Statistical significance was determined with adjusted p < 0.05.
Conclusion: These findings enhance our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of adenomyosis and propose novel biomarkers for more effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies
Reconstruction of Adult Age Regulations for Indonesian-based Population Dignity Justice
No full textAdult age regulations for Indonesian residents are currently not based on dignity justice. This is because of the positive law that applies in Indonesia, where majority age is generally 18 years old. However, the provisions related to the age of adulthood or the age limit of children in Indonesia are regulated differently in laws and regulations. For this reason, it is necessary to reconstruct the adult age regulation for the Indonesian population. The formulation of the problem in this paper is: Why is the regulation of the age of adulthood for the Indonesian population currently not based on dignity justice? What are the weaknesses of the adult age regulation for the Indonesian population at this time? How reconstruction of adult age regulations for the Indonesian population based on dignity justice? Conclusion :1. Adult age regulations for the Indonesian population at this time are not based on dignity justice. 2. Weaknesses of adult age regulations for the Indonesian population at this time from the legal substance, namely, the regulation of adult age for the Indonesian population is still not uniform. The weakness of the legal structure is that there is still limited knowledge and understanding among law enforcement officials in health law. The weakness of the regulation of the adult age for the population in Indonesia at this time from the legal culture is that the legal culture in Indonesia today is still thick with the culture of “ewuh pekewuh”, the culture of maintaining people’s feelings so that they do not dare to voice the truth even though injustice occurs in front of our eyes. 3. Reconstruction of the value of justice of adult regulation for the Indonesian population based on dignity justice is to provide balanced legal protection to the entire community. The reconstruction of the legal norms of Article 150 of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code can result in adult age regulations for the Indonesian population in terms of legal benefits, legal certainty, and justice for society
Ideal Policy Formulation for the Implementation of the Death Crime to Crimes of Corruption in Indonesia
No full textCorruption is a crime that can have a broad impact on a state or nation, therefore overcoming it must be carried out with a firm legal approach. One of the most severe forms of law enforcement is the application of the death penalty, as regulated in the criminal law system in Indonesia. This research aims to analyze the ideal regulations and policies for implementing the death penalty against perpetrators of criminal acts of corruption in Indonesia. The method used is a normative legal research method with a statutory approach. The results of the research show that the death penalty for criminal acts of corruption has been normatively regulated in Article 2 paragraph (2) of Law Number 31 of 1999 jo. Law Number 20 of 2001, however, is facultative and is very rarely applied in judicial practice. The formulation of “certain circumstances” as a condition for criminal aggravation still leaves room for multiple interpretations, thus creating obstacles in the application of the death penalty. Other countries, such as China and Vietnam, have set nominal limits on state losses as the basis for imposing the death penalty against perpetrators of major corruption. This provision provides legal clarity and certainty in the enforcement of heavy criminal sanctions. Indonesia can adopt a similar approach by formulating quantitative parameters as the basis for weighting. It is hoped that this reform will be able to provide a deterrent effect and strengthen the legal system in eradicating corruption more effectively