bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Implication of Godfatherism in the Appointments of Heads of LGC and Democratic Consolidation in Kogi State
Authors: Thomas Yusuf Adеjo , Patrick Okеmе Ukwumonu , Aikoyе Bеnjamin Jacob , Еsomсhi Obi Suссеss
Published: March 2022

Politicization has not brought about any significant development economically, socially, and politically. This research aims to assess the politicization of heads of LGC in Kogi State with reference to Dekina with emphasis on the recurrent issues. The systematic technique was used to draw 100 interview respondents and data obtained was analyzed descriptively via content analysis. Findings among others reveal that; the politicization of heads of LGC in Kogi State, in particular, is conceived as support towards an economic investment that must produce enormous dividend at all means. Inexperience, not-qualify, and visionless candidates are imposed by State governors (godfathers) for administrative and total control of the political system, has been manipulated to serve their whims and caprices to enhance their enrichment by looting government funds detriment of the governed. This negative practice of politicization (godfatherism) is a big termite eating deep into the political development of Kogi politics not until the electoral process produces a leader with a conscience with the love of the state at heart that will consider the welfare and wellbeing of the govern paramount, political stability and democratic development will not be achievable.
An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Ghanaian Trainee Teachers’ Motivation to Major in the English Language: Implications for Classroom Pedagogy
Authors: Fenyi Daniel Arkoh , Morrison Richard
Published: March 2022

This study aims to investigate the motivation with which all the 18 final year English-major students of a College of Education in the Western North Region of Ghana made the ‘choice’ to major in the English language. This qualitative study employed a semi-structured one-on-one interview and focus group discussions as the data collection instruments. The data collected were subjected to a thematic analysis. The outcome of the study reveals that the learners admit that motivation plays a crucial role in their choice to major in the English language. Seven thematic areas were identified as the motivation for the choice. These are; self-esteem and fulfillment, communicative functionality, global competitiveness, technology, home and family factors, academic relevance, and the teacher factor. It is revealed that the stakeholders of education, such as teachers, curriculum planners and designers, developers of teaching and learning materials, principals, and school managers, should be aware of the motivation of the students for ‘choosing’ to major in a particular course [such as English] to design programs, curriculum, teaching and learning activities and materials that would best sustain and enhance the interest of the learner in the program.
Can CRISPR help control locust populations to reduce the impact of plague outbreaks?
Authors: Ramesh Neha , Khan Sadaf
Published: March 2022

Desert locusts (Schistocerca gregaria) have been threatening food security since time immemorial and affecting human lives by destroying agriculture. Ravaging plague outbreaks are a reality and cause massive devastation across farmlands and pastures to this present day. Locust attacks and outbreaks globally affect vast areas and millions of people resulting in billions of dollars of economic loss. Although controlling the locust population through chemical pesticides is the primary method currently used, it unfortunately has not been highly effective in managing these outbreaks. Advancements in genetic engineering using CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) and its successful experiments on arthropods provide a huge opportunity that can be extended to design similar genetic behavioral changes in locusts. CRISPR has become one of the most accurate, quick, and cost-effective techniques that could potentially be very effective in managing locust populations by editing specific genes, particularly those responsible for uncontrolled reproduction during their gregarious phase. Experiments conducted on Mosquitos (Aedes aegypti) to silence microRNA-309 (miR-309), permitting stage-specific degradation of its ability to reproduce in their blood-feeding triggered phase indicates that these interventions could also be performed successfully on desert locusts. It should be possible to achieve similar results in female locusts by targeting the miR-309~6 gene cluster, impairing their ovarian development and potentially controlling locust populations.
Mineralogical and geochemical characteristics for exploration of gold-polysulfide-quartz mineralization from ore through weathering crust to placer
Authors: ZUBOVA Tatyana , POZDNYAKOVA Natalia
Published: March 2022

We studied the peculiarities of the stockwork type gold-polysulfide-quartz mineralization in intrusive massifs and their modification from ore through weathering crust to placer on the examples of deposits from the Middle and Northern Urals. This allowed us to demonstrate the transformation of native gold features under the supergene conditions.
O planejamento da educação física com a educação infantil na perspectiva da sociologia da infância
Authors: Lima Jefferson da Silva , Martins Rodrigo Lema Del Rio , Oliveira Victor José Machado de
Published: March 2022

Este artigo é decorrente de um estudo teórico que objetivou descrever e analisar o processo de construção de um planejamento da Educação Física (EF) com a Educação Infantil. A metodologia utilizada se caracteriza pelo tipo ensaio, que representa a reflexão obtida a partir de leituras e discussões sobre a Sociologia da Infância (SI). Na esteira da SI, utilizamos os conceitos de ator social, alteridade e ofício de criança; além de autores que fazem esse diálogo na EF. Destarte, aprofundamo-nos na elaboração de um projeto de trabalho com oito planos de mediações pedagógicas. Percebemos que a SI viabilizou a construção de um planejamento que visasse a educação social e pessoal das crianças pequenas. Também, observamos que devemos inseri-las no planejamento, entendendo-as como participantes ativas no processo de educar e cuidar. Concluímos que um planejamento com base na SI e centrado nos anseios, necessidades, condições concretas de vida e pertencimentos sociais das crianças evidencia potencialidade para tomá-las como sujeitos de direitos.
Centro de puericultura Beatriz Ramos: berço da creche em Santa Catarina na década de 1940
Authors: Batista Rosa , Schmidt Leonete Luzia
Published: March 2022

A creche como espaço de redenção e conservação da pequena infância no estado de Santa Catarina é o tema deste artigo. Buscamos identificar, analisar e qualificar os termos dessa abordagem, através da problematização da política de assistência à maternidade e à infância no contexto catarinense, que teve maior expressão na década de 1940, a partir da fundação da Legião Brasileira de Assistência (LBA) e da instalação da Creche no Centro de Puericultura Beatriz Ramos, na capital do estado. Nos relatórios anuais da LBA e na imprensa periódica de grande circulação no estado identificamos sujeitos e instituições que se ocuparam direta e/ou indiretamente da pequena infância, objetivando a redenção e conservação desse segmento, tendo como base a assistência médico-higiênica. A criação da creche foi uma estratégia de educação sanitária com foco nas famílias, em especial, nas mães, uma medida  de combate às doenças e à mortalidade infantil originárias das precárias condições de vida da população pobre.
“Nós somos os últimos proletários do Brasil!”: associativismo, imprensa e trabalho no Rio de Janeiro da virada do século (1880-1910)
Authors: Nery Gabriela
Published: March 2022

Este artigo analisa o aparecimento da profissão dos repórteres na imprensa do Rio de Janeiro entre as décadas de 1880 e 1900. Foram utilizados, para tanto, estatutos de associações, jornais e outros periódicos, como o Almanak Laemmert, atentando-se sempre para o processo de desenvolvimento das empresas jornalísticas e seu impacto na vida dos trabalhadores. Nesse cenário, a trajetória do repórter negro e socialista Gustavo de Lacerda é tratada de forma destacada, a fim de analisar e compreender a centralidade da classe dos repórteres na fundação das principais organizações de imprensa que surgiram no início do século XX, o Circulo dos Reporters e a Associação de Imprensa.
Lobbyregister soll nachgebessert werden
Authors: Mulke Wolfgang
Published: March 2022

Das neue Lobbyregister gibt einen guten Überblick, wer im politischen Berlin so alles mitmischt. Doch eine völlige Transparenz liefert es noch lange nicht.
Schöne neue Welt
Authors: Schulz Hans-Jürgen
Published: March 2022

Die neue Zentrale von Aldi Nord wirft Fragen auf. Braucht es ein Architekturwunder, um den Händler wieder in Schwung zu bringen? Entfernt sich der Discounter zu weit von seinen Wurzeln? Für Aldi ist der Bau Symbol für eine neue, vernetzte Arbeitswelt. Hans Jürgen Schulz
Dreistern nutzt Öko-Strom
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: March 2022

Regional in Brandenburg verwurzelt, vermarktet Dreistern Hausmacher-Küche. Seit Herbst nutzt der Betrieb Ökostrom, der sich aus Wasserkraft speist.
Golßener startet erste vegetarische Linie
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: March 2022

Mit pflanzlichen Fleisch- und Wurstalternativen ist Golßener ins neue Jahr gestartet. Damit erweitert der Betrieb sein traditionelles Sortiment.
Milch von um die Ecke
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: March 2022

In Brandenburg setzen Molkereien vor allem auf Spezialitäten oder konzentrieren sich auf ihre Region.
Brandenburger Gewinner
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: March 2022

Unter dem Motto „Innovative Produkte und Produktvermarktung“ wurden Ende Januar die Pro-Agro-Marketingpreise 2022 verliehen. Die Gewinner erhalten ein Marketing-Paket.
An China geht weiterhin kein Weg vorbei
Authors: Kortum Carsten
Published: March 2022

Die Lieferketten sind durch Corona aus dem Gleichgewicht geraten. Die Rohstoff- und Logistikkosten schießen in die Höhe. Alternative Beschaffungsmärkte für Nonfood-Artikel sind rar gesät, weil es an effizienten Clustern fehlt / Von Prof. Dr. Carsten Kortum
Knuspr liefert im Ruhrgebiet
Authors: Bökamp Lena
Published: March 2022

Der Online-Lebensmittelhändler Knuspr setzt seine Expansion in Deutschland fort und will das Ruhrgebiet von einem Lager in Essen aus beliefern.
dm optimiert Filialen per Smartphone
Authors: Rode Jörg
Published: March 2022

Das Smartphone entwickelt sich für die Filial-Mitarbeiter von dm immer mehr zum unverzichtbaren Arbeitswerkzeug direkt auf der Verkaufsfläche. Das Spektrum der App-Funktionen reicht von Nachbestellungen am Regal über die Navigation beim Verräumen bis zur Geldwirtschaft.
Rewe Group baut Chefetage aus
Authors: Tewes Werner
Published: March 2022

Die Rewe Group erweitert ihren Konzernvorstand: Künftig besteht die Cheftetage in Köln aus sieben statt vier Mitgliedern. Vor allem das Kerngeschäft Handel Deutschland wird in der neuen Konstellation deutlich gestärkt. Vorstandschef Lionel Souque übernimmt unterdessen die Verantwortung für das Ressort Touristik.
Handel ringt um Ware
Authors: Chernobylskaya Mayya
Published: March 2022

Die Auswirkungen des Ukraine-Krieges spürt der Handel zusehends auf der Fläche: Nicht nur Speiseöle und Mehl werden knapper, auch die Nachfrage nach Hilfsgüterartikeln für Flüchtlinge steigt. Viele Händler rationieren.
Özdemir lässt Konkretes vermissen
Authors: Bender Hanno
Published: March 2022

Überraschend wurde Cem Özdemir im Herbst zum Bundeslandwirtschaftsminister in der Ampel-Regierung. Nach 100 Tagen fremdelt der grüne Politiker noch mit dem neuen Tätigkeitsfeld.
Arbeitgeber fordern Verschiebung der Mindestlohnerhöhung
Authors: Mulke Wolfgang
Published: March 2022

Die von der Bundesregierung beschlossenen Änderungen im Arbeitsrecht sind weiter umstritten. Die Wirtschaft befürchtet hohe Kostensteigerungen und kritisiert den Eingriff in die Tarifautonomie.
Sushi im Sauerland
Authors: Himberg Mathias
Published: March 2022

Mit Herz und Verstand hat die Rewe-Händlerfamilie Drath den Generationswechsel geschafft. Jetzt wollen die Jungs beweisen, was in ihnen steckt. Mathias Himberg
Neue Rettungsversuche
Authors: Heimig Dieter , Kühn Iki
Published: March 2022

Der Absatz von Fruchtjoghurt ist seit Jahren rückläufig. Molkereien lassen nichts unversucht, das Geschäft mit dem Snack für zwischendurch wieder auf Trab zu bringen. Dieter Heimig
Ocado stattet Auchan in Polen mit Lagertechnologie aus
Authors: Giuri Maurizio
Published: March 2022

Der britische E-Commerce-Spezialist Ocado hat einen neuen Deal mit Auchan an Land gezogen. Nach einer ersten Zusammenarbeit in Spanien will Auchan nun auch in Polen mithilfe neuer Lagertechnologie sein Online-Geschäft optimieren.
Walmart baut neue Technologie-Standorte auf
Authors: Giuri Maurizio
Published: March 2022

Walmart hat angekündigt, massiv in seine Technologie-Fähigkeiten zu investieren. Dazu baut der US-Händler in Atlanta und Toronto neue Standorte auf. Zudem sollen rund um den Globus tausende neue IT-Stellen entstehen.
Röntgeninspektion mit hoher Geschwindigkeit
Authors: Geiger Michaela
Published: March 2022

Mettler-Toledo stellt mit X34C ein neues Röntgeninspektionssystem vor, das speziell für die Fremdkörpererkennung in kleinen, einzeln verpackten Snacks und Süsswaren bei hohen Produktionsgeschwindigkeiten ausgelegt ist.
«Systemdesign statt Pflästerlipolitik»
Authors: Haupt Melanie
Published: March 2022

Beim Recyclingkongress am 28. Januar 2022 ging es auch um die Herausforderungen beim Recycling von Kunststoff. Melanie Haupt, Co-Geschäftsführerin Redilo GmbH und Geschäftsführerin Realcycle GmbH (in Gründung) fasst die Kernaussagen ihres Vortrags für packAKTUELL zusammen.
15 Prozent fehlen
Authors: Mönch Axel
Published: March 2022

Ukraines Selbstversorgung stehe infrage, warnte Agrarprofessor Sebastian Lakner aus Rostock am Mittwoch auf einer Videokonferenz zu den Folgen des Krieges.
Eine Mutter und zwei Väter
Authors: Schaal René
Published: March 2022

Frankfurt a.M. Unter bestimmten Voraussetzungen kann bei der Reproduktion von Pflanzen das Erbgut dreier Elternteile kombiniert werden. Wissenschaftler aus Norddeutschland erhoffen sich davon eine schnellere und effizientere Züchtung von Sorten mit bislang unerreichten Vorteilen. Gemeinsam mit zwei Saatgutunternehmen sollen zunächst Zuckerrüben und Kartoffeln weiterentwickelt werden.
„Fendt will Entwicklungsbudget um 20 Prozent steigern“
Authors: Dänzer Dieter
Published: March 2022

Obwohl die Traktorenproduktion infolge coronabedingter Lieferengpässe letztlich deutlich unter den eigenen Planzahlen geblieben ist, ist Christoph Gröblinghoff mit dem Jahr 2021 nicht unzufrieden. Was das laufende Jahr und auch 2023 betreffe, äußerte sich der Vice President und Vorsitzende der Geschäftsführung Agco/Fendt im Exklusiv-Interview sehr zuversichtlich.
Ägypten sucht nach Alternativen
Authors: Bach Steffen , Kireev Maxim
Published: March 2022

Frankfurt a.M./Jena. Experten rätseln, wie viel Weizen Russland in den kommenden Monaten exportieren kann. Ägypten hat sich vorläufig vom Markt zurückgezogen.
Rote Äpfel für die Gesundheit
Authors: Behme Dagmar
Published: March 2022

Frankfurt a.M. Über eine Algendüngung wird der Selengehalt von Äpfeln gesteigert. Ohne künstliche Zusatzstoffe können Obstliebhaber ihr Immunsystem stärken.
Warten auf Systemwechsel
Authors: Mönch Axel
Published: March 2022

Brüssel. Die Debatte dreht sich nicht mehr um die Frage, ob die landwirtschaftliche Erzeugung nachhaltiger werden muss. Stattdessen machen sich die Teilnehmer der Konferenz Sorgen, warum ein grüner Wandel bislang nicht erfolgt sei.
Cefetra steigt auf fossilfreien Diesel um
Authors: Schultz Olaf
Published: March 2022

Die Baywa-Beteiligung in den Niederlanden macht mit ihrem Lkw-Fuhrpark einen großen Schritt in Richtung Klimaneutralität. Dies stärkt auch den Münchner Konzern auf dem Weg dorthin.
Horsch setzt auf Nachhaltigkeit
Authors: Dänzer Dieter
Published: March 2022

Frankfurt a.M. Das Jahr 2021 ist für Horsch das bislang erfolgreichste in der Firmengeschichte gewesen. Die 700-Millionen-Euro-Hürde wurde nur deshalb verfehlt, weil aufgrund der Logistikengpässe Maschinen im Wert von rund 50 Mio. € nicht mehr zur Auslieferung gebracht werden konnten.
Keine Angst vor Brainteasern
Authors: Brust Martin
Published: March 2022

Brainteaser gelten manchen Unternehmen als ultimatives Werkzeug, um im Vorstellungsgespräch die Qualität von Bewerbern und Bewerberinnen zu testen. Dementsprechend gefürchtet sind sie auf der anderen Seite des Schreibtischs. Aber was soll das bringen?
Weizenertrag von 18000 t/ha
Authors: Vetter Bernhard
Published: March 2022

Frankfurt a.M. Lebensmittel anbauen quasi ohne Natur, an jedem Ort und mit vielen Vorteilen. Das steckt hinter der Idee des Vertical Farming. Doch vor die Verheißung haben die Götter den Forscherschweiß gesetzt, denn noch sind viele Fragen offen.
The Application of Techniques Derived from Artificial Intelligence to the Prediction of the Solvency of Bank Customers: Case of the Application of the Cart Type Decision Tree (DT)
Authors: Amzile Karim , Amzile Rajaa
Published: March 2022

In this study we applied the CART-type Decision Tree (DT-CART) method derived from artificial intelligence technique to the prediction of the solvency of bank customers, for this we used historical data of bank customers. However we have adopted the process of Data Mining techniques, for this purpose we started with a data preprocessing in which we clean the data and we deleted all rows with outliers or missing values as well as rows with empty columns, then we fixed the variable to be explained (dependent or Target) and we also thought to eliminate all explanatory (independent) variables that are not significant using univariate analysis as well as the correlation matrix, then we applied our CART decision tree method using the SPSS tool. After completing our process of building our model (AD-CART), we started the process of evaluating and testing the performance of our model, by which we found that the accuracy and precision of our model is 71%, so we calculated the error ratios, and we found that the error rate equal to 29%, this allowed us to conclude that our model at a fairly good level in terms of precision, predictability and very precisely in predicting the solvency of our banking customers.
BTF Prediction Model using Unsupervised Learning
Authors: Kimura Soichiro , Tobitani Kensuke , Nagata Noriko
Published: March 2022

The impressions evoked by textures are called affective textures, and are considered to be important in evaluating and judging the quality of an object. And, technologies for understanding and controlling sensory textures are needed in product design. In this study, we propose a BTF prediction method using DNN as a first attempt to generate textures based on affective texture recognition. The method uses a series of continuously varying viewpoint angles of a texture image as the input signal. This method enables the generation of texture images with continuously changing angles. We tested the validity of the proposed method by using textile, wood and paper. The results show that the proposed method is effective for predicting diffuse reflection optical properties and irregular and regular patterns.
El procedimiento administrativo de prescripción adquisitiva de dominio de bienes inmuebles ante las municipalidades provinciales
Authors: Tinajeros Arteta Miguel Ángel
Published: March 2022

La informalidad de los bienes inmuebles en nuestro país es alta, existen mecanismos para formalizar la propiedad, como es el caso de la prescripción adquisitiva de dominio, la misma que puede tramitarse por vía judicial, notarial y administrativa. En este último caso, se puede realizar a través de un procedimiento especial tramitado ante las municipalidades provinciales, que tienen competencia exclusiva y excluyente en materia de formalización de la propiedad informal, el mismo que empieza con la petición por parte de los usuarios y concluye con la inscripción de los títulos de propiedad en los Registros Públicos.
Presentación
Authors: Samaniego Monzón Michell
Published: March 2022

Presentación de YachaQ: Revista de Derecho N° 13
Genetic polymorphisms in the pvdhfr, pvmdr1, and pvdhps genes of Plasmodium vivax in patients at a secondary hospital in South Korea
Authors: Lee Jaewoong , Kim Hyunjung , Kim Yang Ree , Lee Haekyung
Published: March 2022

Background: Plasmodium vivax is a major pathogen that causes malaria in Korea. Several genetic polymorphisms in dihydrofolate reductase (pvdhfr), P. vivax multidrug resistance protein 1 (pvmdr1), and P. vivax hydroxymethylpterin pyrophosphokinase-dihydropteroate synthetase (pvdhps) genes are known to be associated with drug resistance in P. vivax. The objective of this study was to profile the known polymorphisms of P. vivax resistance genes in patients at a secondary hospital in Korea. Methods: A total of 12 patients with confirmed P. vivax infections were enrolled for this study. Sanger sequencing was performed for the pvdhfr, pvmdr1, and pvdhps genes to detect polymorphisms of these drug resistance genes. Results: Each specimen had single or double polymorphism in pvdhfr. One specimen had a polymorphism in pvdhps. However, no specimen had any polymorphisms in pvmdr1. There was no strain with multi-polymorphisms exceeding double polymorphisms, which reported the geographic location of treatment failure. Conclusion: No specimen showed chloroquine-resistance polymorphism in pvmdr1. Treatment with first-line therapy was successful. The prevalence of F57L in pvdhfr was higher than that reported previously. This change must be confirmed by further monitoring and surveillance of the strains with multi-polymorphisms.
Promoting Three R's Metrology, Part II, Pie-R-Square, Not Pie R-Round
Authors:   Applied Physics and Physical Standards Laboratories, Kauffman Russel D. ,   Army Primary Standards Laboratory
Published: March 2022

A three R's concept discussed the use of the following ideas: reduce to layman's terms the language used while explaining a metrology issue; relate the metrology issue to everyday life as a civilian and/or an active duty soldier; recap to stay on point. Looking at Fundamental , Applied , and Legal metrology, I wish to expand on these ideas by combining various vocational and academic skills. In other words, take the book sense, mix in some common sense, and make it work. In doing this, new technologies are discovered, processes are improved, education is enhanced, and fair trade is maintained.
Benefits of PT Activities for Calibration Laboratories - Taiwan's Experiences
Authors: Lin Hsiu-Lin , Kam-Wa Lui Paul , Hao Wang Pin , Hung Chen-Yun ,   Center for MEasurement Standard/Industrial Technology Research Institute
Published: March 2022

Under ISO/IEC 17025, to maintain the high competence of calibration laboratories, the capability of performing quality control procedures effectively is one of basic requirements for monitoring the validity of tests and calibrations undertaken. The calibration laboratories are generally required to participate in interlaboratory comparison or proficiency testing (PT) activities to fulfill the quality control procedure for establishing the effectiveness and comparability of the tests or calibrations. Normally PT providers deliver only the outcomes of PT, but not the cause of the abnormality for the participating laboratories. Therefore, most of the secondary calibration laboratories have difficulties to identify their problems, if they report abnormal results in the PT activities. In this article, most common participants’ problems in the PT activities held in Taiwan were summarized and analyzed. Through the PT activities, hosted by Center for Measurement Standards (CMS) of Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), the problems are categorized as measurement method difference, error correction from traceability, reporting of the measurement results, and uncertainty claims. The possible causes for these problems were discussed in this article, as well. Based on the outcomes of the PT activities, CMS will help the secondary calibration laboratories to identify the cause of the problems they have encountered in the PT activities afterwards. Once the laboratories can identify and realize their causes of the problems, subsequently, each laboratory adopted proper correction actions according to requirements of the accreditation body, Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF). The implementation of PDCA cycle in the correction plans and actions improves the internal quality control of the calibration result. At the end, the effectiveness and comparability of tests or calibrations for the laboratories are improved and established.
The Role of Scientific Metrology in Industrial Metrology
Authors: Franco Ana Maria R. , Debatin Rosane M. , Cals de Oliveira Vitorio Patricia ,   INMETRO,   National Instittute of Metrology
Published: March 2022

The Brazilian industrial sector represents 45.5% of the total electricity consumption in the country. This relevant value causes all sectors involved in the electricity area to work with high quality technology services. Electric power distribution of good quality ensures reliable working of equipment and processes. In this paper we will describe the actions of the technicians in the power and energy laboratory and high-voltage laboratory of the NMI of Brazil (INMETRO), considered the top of the pyramid of measurement, together with areas of legal metrology and quality control, working on the electricity quantities dissemination, development of test procedures used in factories and performing audits in laboratories of electrical products manufacturers. The metrology culture is deficient in industry with little engagement to the quality system by the scientific area, and it is difficult to understand the role of each person in the chain of production and final product quality. Thus, it is necessary that each person involved is aware of its importance within this pyramid, as well as the impact on the final product when this chain is not perfectly connected. Here we report the case of how all the technicians of the laboratories involved in the measurement results, in order to assure traceability, should work. It describes how this group was equalized (measurement and quality), leading to the understanding of how their actions directly impact the final quality of a product. It also describes the introduction of this group to the reality of electrical energy meters, current and potential transformer factories, engaging in development of regulations, and resulting in the standardization of metrological procedures. Due to deficiency of human resources in metrology industries, our work as auditors in factory laboratories is also important, thus emphasizing the necessity of quality control in factory tests, impacting product improvement. Still, the laboratories should be directly involved and aligned with the tests at the factory, because the knowledge from the factory to the laboratory also makes the development of tests more consistent with the manufacturing reality, not forgetting the quality of the product.
The impact of chlorine chemistry combined with heterogeneous N2O5 reactions on air quality in China
Authors: Yang Xiajie , Wang Qiaoqiao , Ma Nan , Hu Weiwei , Gao Yang , Huang Zhijiong , Zheng Junyu , Yuan Bin , Yang Ning , Tao Jiangchuan , Hong Juan , Cheng Yafang , Su Hang
Published: March 2022

Abstract. The heterogeneous reaction of N2O5 on Cl-containing aerosols (heterogeneous N2O5 + Cl chemistry) plays a key
role in chlorine activation, NOx recycling, and consequently O3 and PM2.5 formation. In this study, we use the GEOS-Chem model with additional anthropogenic and biomass burning chlorine emissions combined with updated parameterizations for the heterogeneous N2O5 + Cl chemistry (i.e., the uptake coefficient of N2O5 (γN2O5) and the ClNO2 yield (φClNO2)) to investigate the impacts of chlorine chemistry on air quality in China, the role of the heterogeneous N2O5 + Cl chemistry, and the sensitivity of air pollution formation to chlorine emissions and parameterizations for γN2O5 and φClNO2. The model simulations are evaluated against multiple observational datasets across China and show significant improvement in reproducing observations of particulate chloride, N2O5, and ClNO2 when including anthropogenic chlorine emissions and updates to the parameterization of the heterogeneous N2O5 + Cl chemistry relative to the default model. The simulations show that total tropospheric chlorine chemistry could increase annual mean maximum daily 8 h average (MDA8) O3 by up to 4.5 ppbv but decrease PM2.5 by up to 7.9 µg m−3 in China, 83 % and 90 % of which could be attributed to the effect of the heterogeneous N2O5 + Cl chemistry. The heterogeneous uptake of N2O5 on chloride-containing aerosol surfaces is an important loss pathway of N2O5 as well as an important source of O3 and hence is particularly useful in elucidating the commonly seen ozone underestimations relative to observations. The importance of chlorine chemistry largely depends on both chlorine emissions and the parameterizations for the heterogeneous N2O5 + Cl chemistry. With the additional chlorine emissions, the simulations show that annual MDA8 O3 in China could be increased by up to 3.5 ppbv. The corresponding effect on PM2.5 concentrations varies largely with regions, with an increase of up to 4.5 µg m−3 in the North China Plain but a decrease of up to 3.7 µg m−3 in the Sichuan Basin. On the other hand, even with the same chlorine emissions, the effects on MDA8 O3 and PM2.5 in China could differ by 48 % and 27 %, respectively, between different parameterizations.
Modeling the interinfluence of fertilizer-induced NH3 emission, nitrogen deposition, and aerosol radiative effects using modified CESM2
Authors: Fung Ka Ming , Val Martin Maria , Tai Amos P. K.
Published: March 2022

Abstract. Global ammonia (NH3) emission is expected to
continue to rise due to intensified fertilization for growing food to
satisfy the increasing demand worldwide. Previous studies have focused mainly on
estimating the land-to-atmosphere NH3 injection but seldom addressed
the other side of the bidirectional nitrogen exchange – deposition.
Ignoring this significant input source of soil mineral nitrogen may lead to
an underestimation of NH3 emissions from natural sources. Here, we used
an Earth system model to quantify NH3-induced changes in atmospheric
composition and the consequent impacts on the Earth's radiative budget and
biosphere as well as the impacts of deposition on NH3 emissions from
the land surface. We implemented a new scheme into the Community Land Model
version 5 (CLM5) of the Community Earth System Model version 2 (CESM2) to
estimate the volatilization of ammonium salt (NH4+) associated
with synthetic and manure fertilizers into gaseous NH3. We further
parameterized the amount of emitted NH3 captured in the plant canopy to
derive a more accurate quantity of NH3 that escapes to the atmosphere.
Our modified CLM5 estimated that 14 Tg N yr−1 of global NH3
emission is attributable to fertilizers. Interactively coupling terrestrial
NH3 emissions to atmospheric chemistry simulations by the Community
Atmospheric Model version 4 with chemistry (CAM4-chem), we found that such
emissions favor the formation and deposition of NH4+ aerosol,
which in turn influences the aerosol radiative effect and enhances soil
NH3 volatilization in regions downwind of fertilized croplands. Our
fully coupled simulations showed that global-total NH3 emission is
enhanced by 3.3 Tg N yr−1 when 30 % more synthetic fertilizer is
used compared to the 2000-level fertilization. In synergy with observations
and emission inventories, our work provides a useful tool for stakeholders
to evaluate the intertwined relations between agricultural trends, fertilizer
use, NH3 emission, atmospheric aerosols, and climate so as to derive
optimal strategies for securing both food production and environmental
sustainability.
Permafrost, active layer, and meteorological data (2010–2020) at the Mahan Mountain relict permafrost site of northeastern Qinghai–Tibet Plateau
Authors: Wu Tonghua , Xie Changwei , Zhu Xiaofan , Chen Jie , Wang Wu , Li Ren , Wen Amin , Wang Dong , Lou Peiqing , Shang Chengpeng , La Yune , Wei Xianhua , Ma Xin , Qiao Yongping , Wu Xiaodong , Pang Qiangqiang , Hu Guojie
Published: March 2022

Abstract. Relict permafrost presents an ideal opportunity to
understand the impacts of climatic warming on the ground thermal regime
since it is characterized by a mean annual ground temperature close
to 0 ∘C and relatively thin permafrost. The long-term and continuous
observations of permafrost thermal state and climate background are of great
importance to reveal the links between the energy balance on hourly to
annual timescales, to evaluate the variations in permafrost thermal state
over multiannual periods and to validate the remote sensing dataset. We
present 11 years of meteorological and soil data from the Mahan Mountain
relict permafrost site of northeastern Qinghai–Tibet Plateau. The
meteorological data comprise air and land surface temperature, relative
humidity, wind speed and direction, shortwave and longwave downwards and
upwards radiation, water vapor pressure, and precipitation on a half-hour
timescale. The active layer data include daily soil temperature and soil
volumetric water content at five different depths. The permafrost data
consist of the ground temperature at 20 different depths up to 28.4 m.
The high-quality and long-term datasets are expected to serve as accurate
forcing data in land surface models and evaluate remote-sensing products for
a broader geoscientific community. The datasets are available from the
National Tibetan Plateau/Third Pole Environment Data Center
(https://doi.org/10.11888/Cryos.tpdc.271838, Wu and Xie, 2021).
Novel coupled permafrost–forest model (LAVESI–CryoGrid v1.0) revealing the interplay between permafrost, vegetation, and climate across eastern Siberia
Authors: Kruse Stefan , Stuenzi Simone M. , Boike Julia , Langer Moritz , Gloy Josias , Herzschuh Ulrike
Published: March 2022

Abstract. Boreal forests of Siberia play a relevant role in the
global carbon cycle. However, global warming threatens the existence of
summergreen larch-dominated ecosystems, likely enabling a transition to
evergreen tree taxa with deeper active layers. Complex permafrost–vegetation
interactions make it uncertain whether these ecosystems could develop into a
carbon source rather than continuing atmospheric carbon sequestration under
global warming. Consequently, shedding light on the role of current and
future active layer dynamics and the feedbacks with the apparent tree
species is crucial to predict boreal forest transition dynamics and thus
for aboveground forest biomass and carbon stock developments. Hence, we
established a coupled model version amalgamating a one-dimensional
permafrost multilayer forest land-surface model (CryoGrid) with LAVESI, an
individual-based and spatially explicit forest model for larch species
(Larix Mill.), extended for this study by including other relevant Siberian
forest species and explicit terrain. Following parameterization, we ran simulations with the coupled version to
the near future to 2030 with a mild climate-warming scenario. We focus on
three regions covering a gradient of summergreen forests in the east at
Spasskaya Pad, mixed summergreen–evergreen forests close to Nyurba, and
the warmest area at Lake Khamra in the southeast of Yakutia, Russia.
Coupled simulations were run with the newly implemented boreal forest
species and compared to runs allowing only one species at a time, as well as
to simulations using just LAVESI. Results reveal that the coupled version
corrects for overestimation of active layer thickness (ALT) and soil
moisture, and large differences in established forests are simulated. We
conclude that the coupled version can simulate the complex environment of
eastern Siberia by reproducing vegetation patterns, making it an excellent tool
to disentangle processes driving boreal forest dynamics.
PENGARUH INDEPENDENSI, PENGALAMAN, PROFESIONALISME DAN AKUNTABILITAS TERHADAP KUALITAS AUDIT
Authors: Nanan Sunandar
Published: March 2022

This research aims to empirically examine the effect of independence, experience, professionalism, and accountability on audit quality. Respondents used in this study are external auditors or independent auditors working in the Public Accountant Firm. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires which were delivered directly to respondents. 60 questionnaires have been returned and declared valid to be processed, which have been submitted. Data processing using multiple linear regression models with SPSS software version 20.0. The results of this study indicate that independence and professionalism affect audit quality.
Pengaruh Likuiditas dan Solvabilitas terhadap Profitabilitas pada PT. Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur, Tbk. Yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Muhammad Rizky Ramdaniansyah
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this study was to describe the liquidity, solvability and profitability of PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur, Tbk. and to determine the effect of liquidity and solvability on profitability. The method of analysis used in this research is quantitative descriptive analysis method. The object of this research is PT Indofood CPB Sukses, Tbk for the period 2014- 2019. The method used for this is multiple linear regression analysis, correlation coefficient, coefficient of determination, and hypothesis testing. The results of the analysis of multiple linear regression are: Ŷ = 0.156 + 0.013 X1 + (-0,117) X2. This means that there is a positive influence on liquidity, and a negative effect on solvability on profitability. The result of the correlation coefficient analysis is 0.963 which means a strong relationship between these three variables. The coefficient of determination is 0.877, which means that 87.7% of the variation in profitability is explained by CR and DER. The research hypothesis shows that the liquidity variable is rejected on the solvability variable, meaning that liquidity has no effect and solvability has a significant effect on profitability at PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur, Tbk. 2014-2019 period.
PENGARUH DISIPLIN DAN MOTIVASI TERHADAP INDEKS PRESTASI MAHASISWA PRODI AKUNTANSI UNIVERSITAS NUSA PUTRA
Authors: Rukoyah Siti
Published: March 2022

This type of research is quantitative. The population of this study was 100 students of the Accounting Study Program. The research sample used a random sampling method, and part of the population selected was 33 people. Multiple linear regression is a data analysis technique used in this study, using partial and simultaneous hypothesis testing and using the coefficient of determination. The prerequisite analysis test was the normality test which was carried out using the Kolmogorov Smirnov test, then the multicollinearity test, then the heteroscedasticity test and then the linearity test before carrying out the test analysis. The results obtained from this study indicate that discipline and motivation have an effect on the Student Achievement Index.
Analisis Rasio Keuangan Dalam Memprediksi Kesulitan Keuangan Pada Perusahaan Sektor Keuangan Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2020
Authors: Erika Krismonica  , Rahmah Hasanah  , Amalia Rabiatul Adawiyah
Published: March 2022

This study aims to analyze financial difficulties by predicting how the company's condition will be in the future. The method used for data collection in this study using purposive sampling. The method used in predicting the difficulty of the company under study is the Altman Z-score method. The results of the study can show that (1) the conditions in the sample companies in 2020 at Pacific Strategic Financial Tbk companies in 2020 are in a position of experiencing financial difficulties because the z-score value is in the position < 1.23; (2) Victoria Investama Tbk in 2020 is in a position of experiencing financial difficulties; (3) Pool Advista Indonesia Tbk in 2020 is in a Healthy condition; (4) Surya Fajar Capital Tbk in 2020 is in a position of Prone to Financial Difficulties; (5) PT Panca Global Kapital Tbk in 2020 is in a Healthy condition; (6) Astra Graphia Tbk in 2020 is in a position of Prone to Financial Difficulties; (7) Indoritel Makmur Internasional Tbk in 2020 is in a position of experiencing financial difficulties; (8) Equity Development Investment in 2020 is in a position of experiencing financial difficulties; (9) Magna Investama Mandiri Tbk in 2020 is in a position of Prone to Financial Difficulties; (10) Mahaka Medika Tbk in 2020 is in a position of experiencing financial difficulties.
Herbaria collections as cues of leaf trait adjustments in Senecio pyrenaicus subsp. carpetanus in response to environmental aggravation.
Authors: Magaña Ugarte Rosina
Published: March 2022

The direct link of stomatal traits to fundamental physiological processes makes them critical attributes fordefining leaves’ physiological potential. Stomatal traits can serve as proficient ecophysiological proxies of plant responses to changing environments. Studying stomatal patterns and structures in leaves could be a particularly suitable approach to assess plant responses to the current climate crisis imperiling our ecosystems. The reconstruction of plant responses to past conditions could be attained by assessing stomatal and other foliar traits from preserved specimens in herbarium collections associated with primary strategies (i.e., growth, resource gaining, water usage). In combination with climatic records, studying these traits offers a promising and rarely explored venue in the context of changing climate. The assessment of herbarium specimens offers a powerful tool to reproduce long-term trait variations along shifting climates when monitoring programs are inexistent. This research aims to unveil the great potential in-built in herbaria specimens to discern long-termfeedbacks at various scales (morphologic, physiologic) in the high-mountain herb Senecio pyrenaicus subsp. carpetanus. The latter to foresee its enduring capacity to the challenging conditions during its growing season in Sierra de Guadarrama and their expected aggravation due to the ongoing climate crisis. Analysis of conserved and recent specimens revealed S. carpetanus could adjust to the shift to drier growing seasons in these mountains and the aggravating climate over the last three decades by modifying leaf micromorphological traits (i.e., smaller, densely packed stomata) and leaf size.Additionally, these results suggest a potential influence of the reportedly increasing O3 levels in the study site on the observed increases in stomatal density and reduced stomatal size. These findings point out a potential improvement in the control of stomatal aperture and in minimizing the incoming rates of O3 to plant cells. Overall, this research expects to draw attention to the valuable evidence in herbaria collections to assess plant distribution variations, morphology, and phenology across spatial and time scales. Similarly, it intends to open the gate for future studies incorporating herbaria collections to evaluate plant responses and predict their ensuing fitness under changing environmental conditions.
Motives, Valuation, and Pricing Analysis of Small and Medium Enterprises in Lebanon
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Head of Finance Department, Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration, Lebanese University, Lebanon, Ghayad Dr. Racha , Al-Zein Maysam Houssam Elddine ,   Master's degree in Finance and Banking, Lebanese University, Lebanon
Published: March 2022

The objective of this paper is to examine the acquisition processes and get an obvious and clear understanding to motives of buyers and sellers, valuation methods and its difference from the price. Data is collected from interviews, organized, described and used to answer the study questions. Concerning motives of acquisitions in Lebanese SMEs, many factors may trigger or not the business owners to resort to acquisition action for SMEs, where acquisition approach is motivated by enlarging of market power of the organization, and if the company is very profitable to buy and the low prices offered by sellers. The motives for acquisition are the low price of the company, the Profitability of the company, enlarging market share. Synergy and management agency don’t play a significant role in the acquisitions of SMEs in Lebanon. Furthermore, for Seller Company, acquisition can be affected by different motives as Personal circumstances, Good bid from buyer, Dissatisfaction within the company or if the Company is losing.
مدى فاعلية الأساليب الحديثة في مكافحة الفساد الإداري بالمملكة العربية السعودية
Authors:   ماجستير في إدارة الأعمال الأكاديمي، كلية الأعمال، جامعة الملك خالد، المملكة العربية السعودية, عسيري يحيى
Published: March 2022

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على مدى فاعلية الأساليب الحديثة في مكافحة الفساد الإداري بالمملكة العربية السعودية، وقد استخدمت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي وأداة الاستبانة، وتكون مجتمع الدراسة الحالية من موظفي هيئة الرقابة ومكافحة الفساد بأبها، وقد تم اختيار عينة الدراسة بالطريقة العشوائية حيث تم اختيار (140) من موظفي هيئة الرقابة ومكافحة الفساد بأبها مع اختلاف درجاتهم الوظيفية، وقد توصلت الدراسة إلى نتائج هامة ومنها: أن الوسائل الأكثر فعالية في مكافحة الفساد الإداري تتمثل فيما يلي: الرقابة الميدانية، الملاحظة الشخصية، الشكاوى، فحص السجلات والمستندات، الزيارات الميدانية الفجائية. كما يتمثل دور الرقابة الإدارية في مكافحة الفساد الإداري بالمملكة العربية السعودية، فيما يلي: متابعة الانحرافات في الأداء، الوقوف على المصادر المالية للمسؤولين، مراقبة حركة الأفعال المشبوهة، تحديد مؤشرات الاشتباه في عمليات الفساد ومن التوصيات التي وضعتها الدراسة: استخدام الأساليب التكنولوجية الحديثة للكشف عن الفساد الإداري كأجهزة البصمة وفتح صفحة الكترونية على الانترنت لاسـتقبال الشكاوي والمقترحات والمحافظة على سرية وشخصية الشاكي بعد التحقق منها، توصية وحث المحاكم القضائية باستعجال إصدار الأحكام، تفعيــل دور الهيئات والمؤسســات في المجتمــع بالشــكل الــذي يســهم فــي مشــاركة هــذه المؤسسات للتوعية في الحد من الفساد الإداري.
دور التماسك الأسري في الحدِّ من حالات انحراف الأحداث (دراسة ميدانية في مدينة تبوك)
Authors:   ماجستير توجيه واصلاح أسري، قسم علم الاجتماع والخدمة الاجتماعية، كلية الآداب والعلم الإنسانية، جامعة الملك عبد العزيز، المملكة العربية السعودية, الزهراني نايف
Published: March 2022

تناولت الدراسة موضوع: دور التماسك الأسري في الحدِّ من حالات انحراف الأحداث: دراسة ميدانية في مدينة تبوك. هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على مفهوم وأهمية التماسك الأسري للزوجين ولكافة أفراد الأسرة، وكذلك التعرف على علاقة العوامل المؤثرة على تماسك الأسرة (الاجتماعية والاقتصادية والصحية والنفسية والدينية) بانحراف الأحداث. كما هدفت إلى التعرف على العوامل المؤدية إلى انحراف الأحداث، ومحاولة التوصل إلى تدابير وقائية من شأنها أن تحد من ظاهرة جنوح الأحداث. وتوصلت الدراسة إلى عديد من النتائج؛ أهمها يتمثل في الآتي: أن أكثر العوامل الاجتماعية المؤثرة على تماسك الأسرة ولها علاقة بانحراف الأحداث هي: سوء العلاقة بين الزوجين، وضعف تحمل المسؤولية من أحد الطرفين، أن أكثر العوامل الاقتصادية المؤثرة على تماسك الأسرة ولها علاقة بانحراف الأحداث هي: كثرة متطلبات واحتياجات الأسرة، وعدم القدرة على تدبير احتياجات الأسرة، أن أكثر العوامل النفسية المؤثرة على تماسك الأسرة ولها علاقة بانحراف الأحداث هي: الإحساس بالأمن والأمان، وإبداء شاعر الحب والود لكافة أفراد الأسرة، أنّ أكثر العوامل الصحية المؤثرة على تماسك الأسرة ولها علاقة بانحراف الأحداث هي: الاهتمام بنظافة المنزل وتهويته حفاظاً على صحة أفراد الأسرة، ومراعاة اتخاذ الاجراءات الصحية الوقائية عند إصابة أي فرد بمرض معدي، أن أكثر العوامل المؤدية إلى انحراف الأحداث هي تأثير رفاق السوء، وضعف الرقابة الأسرية.