bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sustained Low Income, Income Changes, and Risk of All-Cause Mortality in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study
Authors: Lee Hong Seok , Park Jimin Clara , Chung Inkwan , Liu Junxiu , Lee Seong-Su , Han Kyungdo
Published: November 2022

OBJECTIVE

There is limited evidence on the association of sustained low-income status, income changes, and all-cause mortality risk in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Using the Korean Health Insurance Service database, we studied 1,923,854 adults with T2D (aged ≥30 years) without cardiovascular disease and cancer, who were enrolled from 2009 through 2012 and followed to the end of 2020 (median 10.8 years of follow-up). We defined income levels based on the amount of health insurance premiums and categorized them into quartiles, the first being the low-income group, and assessed the income status annually in the preceding 5 years. Cox proportional hazards models were used to quantify the association of low-income status and income changes with mortality, with adjustment for sociodemographic factors, comorbidities, and diabetes duration and treatment.

RESULTS

Participants who consecutively had low income showed a higher risk of mortality (hazard ratio [HR] 1.19; 95% CI 1.16–1.22), compared with those who had never been in the low-income group. This association was much stronger for consecutive recipients of Medical Aid, reflecting very-low-income status (HR 2.26; 95% CI 2.16–2.36), compared with those who had never been Medical Aid beneficiaries. Sustained low- and very-low-income status was associated with increased risk of mortality, specifically for younger adults (aged <40 years) and males. Those who experienced declines in income between the first (preceding 5 years) and the last (baseline) time points had an increased risk of mortality, regardless of baseline income status.

CONCLUSIONS

Among Korean adults with T2D, sustained low-income status and declines in income were associated with increased risk of mortality.
Diagnostic Dilemma of Hepatic Tuberculosis in Presence of Portal Hypertension: A Rare and Relevant Case
Authors: Aharbil F. , Boudda S. , Errami A. Ait , Samlani Z. , Oubaha S. , Krati Khadija
Published: November 2022

Tuberculosis (TB) is and remains a growing public health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries. Hepatic tuberculosis is an extremely rare form of extra pulmonary TB. Our case report describes hepatic tuberculosis revealed by an atypical sign: portal hypertension (PHT) in a Moroccan immuno competent young man. Case Report: A 28-year-old male with no medical history, was admitted with an abundant ascites, and a chronic right hypochondrium pain. The biology data found a low protein concentration ascitic fluid with signs of portal hypertension in the abdominal ultra sound (US). An abdominal CT scan demonstrated a multi nodular liver with profound multiple lymph nodes some with a necrotic center. The diagnosis of multifocal tuberculosis was clinched on by the positivity of Xpert MTB/RIF assay on sputum and on hepatic needle biopsy. Conclusion: Portal hypertension secondary to hepatic tuberculosis is exceptional and often causes a diagnostic dilemma. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension especially in endemic areas.
Hypercalcemic Pancreatitis: A Rare Type of Acute Pancreatitis Caused by a Parathyroid Adenoma
Authors: Rizkou Jihane , Aouroud Hala , Handa Acila , Krati Khadija
Published: November 2022

Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory process with multiple etiologies, dominated by biliary lithiasis and alcohol consumption. Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) with subsequent hypercalcemia as a cause of acute pancreatitis is very rare and frequently overlooked and serum calcium level plays a key role in the pathogenesis. Here we present a case of 53 years old female with hypercalcemic acute pancreatitis resulted from primary hyperparathyroidism caused by a left parathyroid adenoma.
ANALISIS PERTUMBUHAN PENJUALAN DAN DEBT TO EQUITY RASIO TERHADAP PENGHINDARAN PAJAK PADA PERUSAHAAN SUBSEKTOR PERDAGANGAN BESAR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Rinaldi Muammar
Published: November 2022

This study aims to examine the effect of Sales Growth and Debt to Equity Ratio on Tax Avoidance in the Trade Sector. The population used in this study are large trading sub-sector companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2015 - 2019 totaling 40 companies. This study used a purposive sampling technique which was analyzed using linear regression. The results of the analysis provide evidence that Sales Growth and Debt to Equity Ratio have an effect on Tax Avoidance in Big Trading Subsector companies listed on the Indonesian stock exchange either partially or simultaneously.
ANALISIS PENGARUH EKSPOR DAN UTANG LUAR NEGERI TERHADAP CADANGAN DEVISA DI INDONESIA PERIODE 2000-2021
Authors: Silaban Putri Sari M J
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of exports and international debt on Foreign Exchange Reserves in Indonesia in 2000-2021. The data used in this study is secondary data time series obtained from the Badan Pusat Statistik and Bank Indonesia. The data analysis used is the classical assumption test (normality test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test and autocorrelation test), multiple linear regression and statistical tests (test coefficient of determination (R²), t test and F test) using the E-Views 10 application as analysis tool. Our results obtained Exports and Foreign Debt By simultaneously affect the foreign exchange reserves in Indonesia with a significance level α = 5% probability of F statistics obtained value probability of F statistics obtained value <α (0.05) ie 0.000 <0.05. Partially Export positive and significant impact on foreign exchange reserves, and Foreign Debt positive and significant impact on foreign exchange reserves. Variations of factors that influence the foreign exchange reserves is explained by exports and the Foreign Debt jointly effect of 96%. This means that approximately 94% of foreign exchange reserves is explained by the variable Exports and Foreign Debt.
PENGARUH E-SERVQUAL TERHADAP LOYALITAS PELANGGAN ONLINE GARUDA INDONESIA AIRLINES
Authors: Christina Christina
Published: November 2022

Tingkat persaingan yang ada di dalam industri penerbangan yang cukup ketat tersebut membuat setiap perusahaan yang bermain di dalamnya berlomba untuk menciptakan value yang terbaik bagi pelanggannya. Pertumbuhan pasar yang potensial ini ternyata ditanggapi secara serius oleh perusahaan-perusahaan penerbangan yang ada Indonesia dengan memberikan added value kepada para konsumen jasa penerbangan. Peningkatan kepuasan pelanggan, minat beli dan loyalitas pelanggan,dapat dilakukan melalui peningkatan kualitas pelayanan. Kualitas layanan Garuda Indonesia Airlines sudah tidak perlu diteliti lagi karena sudah banyak penelitian yang menyatakan tingginya tingkat kualitas layanan serta banyaknya penghargaan yang didapat oleh perusahaan penerbangan ini. Garuda Indonesia Airlines merupakan suatu perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang jasa penerbangan yang juga memiliki pelanggan yang sangat loyal diantara penumpang premium di pasar domestik. Tetapi kualitas layanan elektronik masih harus dianalisis karena electronic service quality merupakan salah satu strategi saat ini bagi perusahaan untuk meningkatkan daya saing.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh electronic service quality terhadap loyalitas pelanggan online Penerbangan Garuda Indonesia. Data dikumpulkan melalui survei denganmenggunakan 200 kuesioner kepada pelanggan Penerbangan Garuda Indonesia yang pernah bertransaksi pada situs Garuda Indonesia pada tahun 2013. Teknik analisis yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah SEM atau Structural Equation Modeling yang dioperasikan melalui program AMOS. Kata Kunci : e-service quality, kepuasan online, minat beli online, loyalitas pelanggan online.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK DAN HARGA TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN YANG BERDAMPAK PADA VOLUME PENJUALAN
Authors: Sudarsono Agus , Ariyanto Aris , Akbar Mada Faisal
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh secara parsial kualitas produk dan harga terhadap kepuasan pelanggan, pengaruh kepuasan pelanggan terhadap volume penjualan serta pengaruh simultan kualitas produk dan harga terhadap kepuasan pelanggan Cireng Salju Pada PT. Bonju Indonesia Mas. Metode penelitian bersifat Asosiatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pelanggan Cireng Salju PT. Bonju Indonesia Mas, sedangkan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 110 responden. Tehnik pengumpulan data dengan cara kuesioner, dan Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji instrument, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi, koefisien korelasi, koefisien determinasi, uji t hitung dan uji f hitung. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa secara parsial kualitas produk berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan, hal ini dapat dibuktikan dari nilai regresi linier sederhana Y=25,009+0,229X, Nilai t hitung 3,311 > t tabel 1,982 dengan signifikan 0,001 < 0,05, dan besarnya kontribusi kualitas produk terhadap kepuasan pelanggan sebesar 9,2%. Secara parsial harga berpengaruh negatif terhadap kepuasan pelanggan, ini dapat dibuktikan dari nilai regresi linier sederhana Y= 39,204 – 0,394X, Nilai t hitung – 6,232 > t tabel - 1,982 dengan signifikan 0,000 < 0,05, dan besarnya kontribusi harga terhadap kepuasan pelanggan sebesar 26,4%. Secara parsial kepuasan pelanggan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap volume penjualan, hal ini dapat dibuktikan dari nilai regresi linier sederhana Y=3,174+0,594X,  Nilai t hitung 5,855 > t tabel 1,982 dengan signifikan 0,000 < 0,05 dan besarnya kontribusi kepuasan pelanggan terhadap volume penjualan sebesar 24,1%. Secara simultan kualitas produk dan harga berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan, hal ini dapat dibuktikan dari nilai F hitung 23,504 > F tabel 3,08 dengan siginifikan 0,000 < 0,05, dan besarnya kontribusi kualitas produk dan harga terhadap kepuasan pelanggan sebesar 30,5%.
ANALISIS PENGARUH KURS DAN INFLASI TERHADAP INVESTASI DI SUMATERA UTARA PERIODE 2001-2020
Authors: Batubara Ade Andriani
Published: November 2022

Investment is one of the factors driving the economy in a region. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of exchange rate and inflation on investment in North Sumatra Province. The analytical model used is multiple linear regression analysis using secondary data for 2001-2020 sourced from the Provincial BPS. The results show that a) the exchange rate has a positive and significant effect on investment in North Sumatra Province, b) inflation has a negative and significant effect on investment in North Sumatra Province, c) simultaneously the exchange rate and inflation have a significant effect on investment in North Sumatra Province with the second contribution. variable by 0.85 percent. And the most dominant variable influencing investment in North Sumatra Province is the exchange rate variable.Keywords: Investment, Exchange Rate, Inflation
PENGARUH BEBAN WORK FROM HOME DAN KEMAMPUAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA GURU SMA NEGERI 5 KEJURUAN MUDA
Authors: Zati Muhammad Rizqi
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh beban work from home dan kemampuan kerja terhadap kinerja guru SMA Negeri 5 Kejuruan Muda. Metode yang diimplementasikan yaitu metode kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Populasi seluruh guru SMA Negeri 5 Kejuruan Muda berjumlah 32 orang guru, dan pengambilan sampel dengan metode sampling jenuh. Metode wawancara dan kuesioner digunakan sebagai pengumpulan data dengan uji validitas dan uji reliabilitas sebagai alat ukur. Analisis regresi linear berganda digunakan sebagai metode analisis dengan menggunakan uji parsial dan uji simultan. Hasil analisis regresi dengan persamaan Y = 8,526 + 0,413 X1 + 0,263 X2. Hasil uji t untuk pengaruh beban wfh (X1) terhadap kinerja guru (Y) adalah sebesar 4,132 dan nilai t-sig lebih kecil dari nilai alpha yaitu sebesar 0,000 < 0,05, untuk pengaruh kemampuan kerja (X2) terhadap kinerja guru (Y) adalah sebesar 2,346 dan nilai t-sig lebih kecil dari nilai alpha yaitu sebesar 0,026 < 0,05. Dan hasil uji F adalah sebesar 12,874 dan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000 < 0,05.
PENGARUH DESAIN INTERIOR RESTORAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN TAMU DI RESTORAN SUTOMO CAFÉ PADA PUTRA MULIA HOTEL
Authors: Sitorus Olga Theolina
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui desain interior restoran, kepuasan tamu dan pengaruh desain interior  restoran terhadap kepuasan tamu di restoran sutomo cafe pada Hotel Putra Mulia. Beberapa metode analisis yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif, skala likert dan pengujian validitas instrument. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pengaruh desain interior restoran terhadap kepuasan tamu di restoran Sutomo Café pada Putra Mulia Hotel adalah tinggi ( kolerasi tinggi ) dimana rhitung lebih besar dari rtabel(0,688>0,218). Desain interior restoran berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan tamu dimana nilai thitung  lebih besar dari nilai ttabel ( 11,668 > 1,990 ). Pengaruh desain interior restoran terhadap kepuasan tamu sebesar 47,33% terhadap kepuasan tamu dan selebihnya sebanyak 52,66% dipengaruhi oleh faktor yang lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini. Dengan demikian hipotesis penelitian ini yang menyatakan bahwa desain interior restoran berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan tamu di restoran Sutomo Café pada Hotel Putra Mulia  dapat diterima. Kata kunci : desain interior restoran, kepuasan tamu
Przemysł 4.0: implikacje dla rynku pracy
Authors: Wysocka Magdalena
Published: November 2022

Każda rewolucja technologiczna wywiera wpływ na życie gospodarcze i społeczne. Tak też jest z obecnie dokonującą się czwartą rewolucją nazywaną także Przemysłem 4.0. Jednym z obszarów oddziaływania zmian technologicznych jest rynek pracy. W tym kontekście interesujące są pytania o przyszłość pracy i zatrudnienie, polaryzację miejsc pracy, likwidowane i powstające zawody, możliwości i kierunki uczenia się i doskonalenia zawodowego, a także o konsekwencje ekonomiczne i społeczne wynikające z implementacji najnowszych technologii. Próbą odpowiedzi na stawiane pytania jest przedkładana monografia. Zawarto w niej także projekty modeli kluczowych kompetencji kierowników, potencjalnych kierowników oraz pracowników eksploatacyjnych pracujących w podmiotach działających w 11 branżach cyfrowego rynku pracy.
Diálogo 2.0: emojis y cortesía en WhatsApp
Authors: Kirschbaum Ivan , Ramírez-Gelbes Silvia
Published: November 2022

Este trabajo se centra en el uso de emojis por parte de los llamados nativos digitales en conversaciones interpersonales en la plataforma de mensajería WhatsApp, a partir del análisis de seis grupos focales realizados con 27 participantes en total, de entre 18 y 26 años, en Argentina. Enmarcado en la teoría de la cortesía de Brown y Levinson (1978, 1987), el aporte de este trabajo consiste en mostrar que los emojis potencian la imagen positiva del hablante, al abrir, mantener o cerrar el canal de comunicación de forma amistosa e informal (es decir, para cumplir también la función fática del lenguaje), colaborando así con la configuración de la imagen discursiva; contribuyen con la cortesía positiva del intercambio, y destacan el grado de intimidad (siempre cercana a cero y con bloqueo de la imposición del poder) entre los participantes.

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This paper focuses on the use of emojis by so-called digital natives in interpersonal conversations on the WhatsApp messaging platform, based on the analysis of six focus groups conducted with 27 participants in total, between 18 and 26 years old, in Argentina. Framed in the politeness theory of Brown and Levinson (1978, 1987), the contribution of this work is to show that emojis enhance the positive image of the speaker, by opening, maintaining or closing the communication channel in a friendly and informal way (i.e., to also fulfill the phatic function of language) and thus cooperating in the construction of the discursive image; they contribute to the positive politeness of the exchange, and highlight the degree of intimacy (always close to zero and blocking the imposition of power) between participants.
L’uso di Twitter da parte dei Ministeri della Salute nell’era COVID-19. Analisi delle strategie di creazione e innovazione lessicali
Authors: Colantonio Claudia
Published: November 2022

La ricerca, che si colloca nel filone dell’analisi del discorso mediato dal computer (Pano Alamán y Moya Muñoz, 2016) e della pragmatica, si propone l’obiettivo di analizzare l’impatto dell’epidemia scatenata dal COVID-19 nel social network Twitter, con uno sguardo qualitativo o naturalista del fenomeno. L’analisi dei tweet prende in considerazione le strategie e le pratiche discorsive degli account dei Ministeri della Salute di cinque paesi (Cile, Colombia, Messico, Perù e Spagna) durante il 2022, mettendone a fuoco creazioni ed innovazioni lessicali, oltre agli hashtag. Il caso analizzato mostra la produttività della lingua spagnola che costantemente recepisce e produce materiale lessicale. //// This research, which belongs to the field of computer-mediated discourse analysis (Pano Alamán y Moya Muñoz 2016) and pragmatics, aims at analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on the social network Twitter. The methodology used has been based on an qualitative or naturalistic approach to this phenomenon. The analysis of the tweets takes into account the strategies and discursive practices of the accounts of the Ministries of Health of five countries (Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Spain) during 2022, with a focus on lexical creation and innovations and hashtags. The results of our analysis point to the Spanish language productiveness which constantly receives and produces lexical material.
PERAN GURU DALAM PERKEMBANGAN KOGNITIF ANAK USIA DINI MELALUI PENDEKATAN DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE (DAP) DI TK PERMATA HIDAYAH LOLI SALURAN KABUPATEN DONGGALA
Authors: Suhardina  , Marwany  , Kasmiati
Published: November 2022

Pendidikan anak usia dini (PAUD) pada hakikatnya adalah pendidikan yang diselenggarakan  dengan untuk memfasilitasi  pertumbuhan  dan perkembangan  anak secara menyeluruh atau menekankan pada perkembangan seluruh aspek keperibadian  anak, oleh karena itu, paud memberikan  kesempatan bagi anak  untuk mengembangkan  keperibadian  dan pontesi  secara maksimal.Penelitian ini membahas tentang peran guru dalam perkembangan kognitif anak usia dini melalui pendekatan developmentally appropriate practice (DAP). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan empat peran guru dalam perkembangan kognitif dan anak mampu belajar, memecahkan masalah, berpikir logis, dan berpikir simbolik melalui kegiatan tanya jawab, bernyanyi, bermain dan berhitung.
A New Attribute-Based Access Control Model for RDBMS
Authors: Al-Saraireh Jaafer , Hassan Majid
Published: November 2022

One of the challenges in Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) implementation is acquiring sufficient metadata against entities and attributes. Intelligent mining and extracting ABAC policies and attributes make ABAC implementation more feasible and cost-effective. This research paper focuses on attribute extraction from an existing enterprise relational database management system – RDBMS. The proposed approach tends to first classify entities according to some aspects of RDBMS systems. By reverse engineering, some metadata elements and ranking values are calculated for each part. Then entities and attributes are assigned a final rank that helps to decide what attribute subset is a candidate to be an optimal input for ABAC implementation. The proposed approach has been tested and implemented against an existing enterprise RDBMS, and the results are then evaluated. The approach enables the choice to trade-off between accuracy and overhead. The results score an accuracy of up to 80% with no overhead or 88% of accuracy with 65% overhead.
A Robust Feature Construction for Fish Classification Using Grey Wolf Optimizer
Authors: Santosa Paulus Insap , Pramunendar Ricardus Anggi
Published: November 2022

The low quality of the collected fish image data directly from its habitat affects its feature qualities. Previous studies tended to be more concerned with finding the best method rather than the feature quality. This article proposes a new fish classification workflow using a combination of Contrast-Adaptive Color Correction (NCACC) image enhancement and optimization-based feature construction called Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO). This approach improves the image feature extraction results to obtain new and more meaningful features. This article compares the GWO-based and other optimization method-based fish classification on the newly generated features. The comparison results show that GWO-based classification had 0.22% lower accuracy than GA-based but 1.13 % higher than PSO. Based on ANOVA tests, the accuracy of GA and GWO were statistically indifferent, and GWO and PSO were statistically different. On the other hand, GWO-based performed 0.61 times faster than GA-based classification and 1.36 minutes faster than the other.
Another Ambiguous Expression by Leonardo da Vinci
Authors: Soranzo Alessandro
Published: November 2022

The Mona Lisa (1503–6) is probably the most celebrated example of ambiguous expression in art. Soranzo and Newberry (2015) demonstrated that a similar ambiguity can be perceived also in La Bella Principessa (1495–6), another portrait credited to Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) by many. The paper aims to show that an ambiguous expression can be perceived in a further painting attributed (although not unanimously) to Leonardo: The Lady with Dishevelled Hair, or La Scapigliata. An experiment was conducted whereby participants rated on a 7-point Likert scale the perceived level of contentment of La Scapigliata and that of a comparable painting created by Andrea di Cione, alias Il Verrocchio. The two artworks were presented in random order to two groups of participants. One group could see the artworks from Close (0.6m) whilst the other group from Far (6m) from a Close (0.6 m) or Far (6 m) condition. Results show that the change of distance affected the perceived level of contentment of Leonardo’s figure but not that of Verrocchio’s. Specifically, whilst both artworks received similar ratings of contentment from the close-up condition, La Scapigliata was perceived to be more content from afar. It is concluded that La Scapigliata exhibits an ambiguous expression, and that this ambiguity is similar to the one observed in the Mona Lisa and La Bella Principessa. This result can be only partially interpreted within the spatial frequency hypothesis advanced by Livingstone (2000) and shows that a phenomenological account of Leonardo’s work might be more suited to capture the full extent of the phenomenon. Specifically, it is suggested that the principles of perceptual belongingness (Wertheimer, 1923) may need to be considered to fully capture the extent of the ambiguity depicted by Leonardo.
When Absence Comes to Matter: The Old Calendarist Church’s Strive for Survival in 20th Century Romania
Authors: Nagy Iuliana Cindrea
Published: November 2022

Absence is made present through objects, images, texts, or thoughts and, through various practices, absence also has agency. Absence was often a reality which Old Calendarists had to endure due to the intrusive character of the secret police: their churches were destroyed, they were deprived of their religious books, photographs, icons, and even religious leaders. These actions created an absence which, in turn, I argue in this article, inspired the Old Calendarist’s strive for survival. Today, the secret police archives in Romania store many of these absences, be they objects, images or life stories, that could become presences and continue, complete, or simply end some chapters in the histories of the Old Calendarist Church. In this study I will offer examples that convey the manners in which the Old Calendarist Church managed to navigate through and make use of these absences in order to survive persecution, highlighting the value of the secret police archives as sites or spaces of recovery from absence and loss.
Settlement Analysis of a Sandy Clay Soil Reinforced with Stone Columns
Authors: Boru Yada Tesfaye , Negesa Adamu Beyene , Scaringi Gianvito , Puła Wojciech
Published: November 2022

Mat foundations are most typically used in locations featuring weak soils such as soft clays and silts, particularly when building in demanding geotechnical conditions. Because of their poor engineering characteristics and significant difficulties associated with workability, these soils are often removed or avoided by excavating down to a specific depth. However, if thick layers are present, their removal becomes unpractical, costly, and creates inconvenience during construction. To overcome this issue, various reinforcement strategies can be adopted. In this study, the use of stone columns under mat foundations was investigated via numerical modeling. Two scenarios were compared: one in which stone columns were installed without any soil removal and another in which a layer of soft ground was removed and the foundation was installed without any ground treatment. Numerical results showed the clear beneficial effect of stone columns, which can significantly reduce settlements even in the presence of a thick deformable soil layer.
IS IT EASY FOR MANAGERS TO MANAGE GLOBAL WORKFORCE DIVERSITY?
Authors:   Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Nelson, New Zealand, MALHOTRA Ash
Published: November 2022

Workforce diversity is a concept which is kept on the backburner in the realms of the academic world. Is it easy to manage? The answer is easy - “NO”? It sounds like a simple solution, but hard to comprehend. Normally, such topics are brushed off as figment of imagination. No attempt has been seriously made to dwell deeper into this subtle but significantly important topic in era of globalization. Diversity though relevant in every frame, necessitate critical enquiry as the world strives to become a global village. In current times, managers are facing challenges which adds to their problem of uncertainties and unpredictability. This is hampering them in managing their functions of planning, leadership, organizing and control as the diversity spreads. During pandemic, serious diversity issues have emerged raising concern about prevailing fault lines in management. It raises questions on ethics, social corporate responsibility, decision-making and leadership areas functions. The research explains management concepts supported by secondary research and empirical evidence in depth. The research supports triangulation method to validate the underlying hypothesis. The primary aim is to upscale functional capabilities of managerial thinking. The speed of globalization is threatening managerial thinking to manage change and disruptions. For example, Climate change, Covid situation, Afghanistan crisis, Ukraine war etc. could have been mitigated if political managers were trained to manage diversity in the context of globalization. This is an initial research initiative with the hope that it will enhance the curiosity in others for deeper investigation and collaborative research.
APP-BASED RIDE SERVICES AND THE SUSTAINABILITY OF METERED TAXIS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors:   Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town 7535, South Africa, NONYUSA Siphokazi , TENGEH Robertson ,   Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town 7535, South Africa, IWU Gervase ,   The University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7535, South Africa, ONOJAEFE Darlington ,   Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town 7535, South Africa
Published: November 2022

Developments in technology have disrupted many industries. Companies can no longer afford to ignore such vital technology. Many people in South Africa believe that the entry of ride-hailing apps like Uber and Bolt threatens the future of the country's traditional taxi industry. The paper sought to ascertain the influence of app-based ride solutions on the sustainability of conventional metered taxis and the ensuing survival strategies. A hybrid approach using both qualitative and quantitative data was adopted. Twenty participants and 80 respondents provided the qualitative and quantitative data utilized. The results suggest high-quality services and comfort vehicles offered by app-based services like Uber and Bolt have harmed the long-term viability of traditional metered taxis in the Cape Town metropolitan area. Since the advent of app-based ride services (Uber and Bolt), metered taxi operators have faced new challenges, including technological advancement, the demand for high-end transportation, and changing consumer tastes. The research could be helpful to companies providing metered taxi services in Cape Town by pointing to ways to improve operations. Hopefully, the findings of this research will aid regulators and other interested parties in making it easier for taxi companies that use meters to compete. Theoretically, the study may also contribute to the literature on the subject.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND RISK FORECASTING
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, STEFANESCU Alice , TRICULESCU Monica ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Published: November 2022

Effective business operations are the result of correct implementation and coordination of resources for the pursuit of business objectives. Organizations exist to reach a goal, and the processes are designed for this purpose. These processes are in turn staffed by people whose number and set of skills contribute to the fulfillment and are assisted by technology or machines. As a result, success is the outcome of proper planning and effective alignment of people, processes and technology. This article highlights the necessary steps, thought processes and risks involved in running a successful organization, and all the aspects included in the concept of “performance”.
MODELING CUSTOMER LOYALTY INTENTIONS, FOOD QUALITY AND DEMOGRAPHIC MODERATORS IN SUBSISTENCE MARKETS
Authors:   Bindura University of Science Education, Bindura, Zimbabwe, Mukucha Paul , Jaravaza Divaries ,   Bindura University of Science Education, Bindura, Zimbabwe, Makudza Forbes ,   University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
Published: November 2022

The study sought to determine the strength of the relationship between food quality and customer loyalty intention in the restaurant industry. More importantly, the study sought to determine the moderating effects of demographic variables (age, gender and level of education) on the association between food quality and customer loyalty intentions. The study was informed by the theory of customer loyalty. To substantiate the model of the study, a sample of 200 respondents was drawn from selected restaurants using a structured questionnaire. The main effects between food quality and customer loyalty intention were tested using inferential statistics whereas moderated effects of demographics (age, gender and level of education) were computed using moderated multiple regressions. All the hypothesised moderators were supported with significant interaction effects. The results suggest that the nexus between food quality and customer loyalty intention is not a straight forward relationship. More sensitive consumers were young adults, females and those with tertiary education. Therefore, the study validates the food quality and customer loyalty scales in a subsistence market. Testing moderating effects of demographic profiles brings precision in theoretical models in restaurant consumer behaviour studies, which are sparse in extant literature.
CONSTRUCTIVE CONFLICTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL-LEARNING IN SMALL AND MEDIUM FIRMS IN KOGI STATE
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria, Durotimi Amos , Dare Joseph ,   Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Nigeria, Ayuba Sule ,   Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Nigeria
Published: November 2022

This study focuses on constructive conflicts and organizational learning within SMEs in Kogi State. It examines the effects of trust and credibility, teamwork, performance improvement and common goals on constructive conflicts within SMEs in Kogi State; and ascertained the relationship between gender diversity and constructive conflicts within SMEs in Kogi State. The study uses a survey research approach and multi-stage sampling was adopted, the sample size of 367 was selected. Data were analyzed using both descriptive statistics, Stepwise Multiple Regression (SMR) and Pearson Correlation Matrix. Findings show that trust and credibility, teamwork, performance improvement and common goals have strong and significant effects on constructive conflicts within SMEs in Kogi State. Further, it shows that gender diversity has a significant relationship with constructive conflicts within SMEs in Kogi State. The study concluded that manageable amount of conflict is productive and recommended that SME owners and managers should be committed to long-term constructive conflict approaches, and should pay attention to gender diversity as a critical group contingency.
HOW ANALYTICS CAN IMPROVE LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN IN MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES: PERSPECTIVES FROM EUROPE AND AMERICA
Authors:   Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA, Sazu Mesbaul , Jahan Sakila ,   Illinois State University, Illinois, USA
Published: November 2022

The research is focused on the role of big data analytics in logistics of transportation in multinational companies across the world. It shows new opportunities for current supply chain practices, while adding operational excellence and value. A survey was carried out among staff members of multinational companies from the Americas, and Europe. For the statistical investigation of survey data, an equation modeling was used. Results reveal that demand management, seller rating, and vendor satisfaction are the most important factors. The study also found that analytics affect efficiency, operational excellence, customer service, and cost savings in the supply chain industry. The goal is to reduce the gap between demand management and supply chain management by improving customer satisfaction, visibility, and visibility. The big data can produce substantial value added and monetary gains for companies and will quickly become common throughout the industry.
ОТНОШЕНИЕ ПОДЗЕМНОЙ БИОМАССЫ К НАДЗЕМНОЙ ЛЕСООБРАЗУЮЩИХ ВИДОВ ЕВРАЗИИ В ГРАДИЕНТАХ ТЕМПЕРАТУР И ОСАДКОВ
Authors: Усольцев В.А. , Цепордей И.С.
Published: November 2022

Due to the observed climatic shifts, the problem of correct estimates of the carbon sequestration capacity of forests and its possible temporal dynamics is being actualized. In plant ecology, tree root systems are the least studied. The purpose of this study was (a) to investigate, based on measurements carried out at 1782 sample plots, whether the effect of the law of the limiting factor is manifested when modeling the ratio of the belowground to the aboveground live biomass, i.e. the root-to-shoot ratio (R:S) of five forest-forming species in Eurasia as it relates to the geographically determined gradients of temperature and precipitation; (b) to show to what extent the climate-dependent models of R:S dependence on temperature and precipitation may be used to predict changes in R:S in temporal gradients based on the principle of space-for-time substitution and (c) to obtain the mean R:S values for forest-forming tree species (genuses) of Eurasia and perform their ranking. It has been established that, in cold regions, R:S increases with increasing precipitation, whereas upon transition to warm regions, one limiting factor (heat deficit) is replaced by another one (heat excess), and R:S dependence on precipitation changes to the opposite trend. In humid regions, R:S decreases with increasing temperature, whereas upon transition to dry conditions, one limiting factor (moisture excess) is replaced by another one (moisture deficit), and R:S begins to increase. The comparison of the above patterns with previously published ones, which relate to the aboveground biomass, suggest that they are directly opposite, i.e., the factors that limit the amount of the aboveground biomass are stimulatory for the R:S ratio, and vice versa. Our estimates of the typical R:S values for 24 Eurasian tree species range from 0.11 for dipterocarpus in Malaysia to 0.37 for ash in Europe.
Living organ donation: the cultural perspective
Authors: AlArfaj Maryam , AlDhneen Thekra , Alfalah Renad , Alfawzan Rimah , Alrubayii Muneera , Alhashim Latifah , AlMaghlouth Maitha , Alessa Mohammed
Published: November 2022

Background: Despite the large number of transplant surgeries performed in Saudi Arabia, there remains a significant gap between the number of donors and the number of patients who need transplants. This study aimed at measuring the general Saudi public's knowledge and preparedness concerning organs and identify the barriers to becoming an organ donor.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2021 to March 2022 among 820 members of the general Saudi population. The data collection tool was a self-administered online questionnaire that gathered sociodemographic data and included questions about organ donation (OD).
Results: A total of 820 participants were involved in this study. Although nearly all the participants were aware that they could donate organs while still alive, only 15% had a postmortem OD card. This low rate may be due to religious beliefs, as 43% of the participants believed that OD is prohibited in Islam. The most common factor that prevented the participants from agreeing to donate organs alive was fear of the associated operation and its complications. Yet, the participants' willingness to donate their organs to their parents (78.5%), partners (60.1%), and children (63.7%) were high, especially in life-threatening situations. Moreover, 42.1% agreed they would donate their organs after they died.
Conclusion: The results showed a high level of knowledge regarding OD among the general Saudi population, especially younger people. However, the participant's attitudes toward living OD were unsatisfactory. These findings can help to guide the development of appropriate educational methods to increase the number of Saudis who donate the organ.
The return of the mixed respiratory bacterial vaccine
Authors: Nelson Harold S.
Published: November 2022

Background: Orally or sublingually administered lysates of mixed respiratory pathogenic bacteria have been used in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, but not the United States, since the mid 1950s, first to prevent recurrent respiratory tract infections, later to
prevent wheezing and asthma exacerbations associated with respiratory infections, and, more recently, for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. The apparent success of this treatment contrasts with the negative experience of treating with injections of similar mixed respiratory bacterial vaccines
(MRBV or BV) to prevent asthma exacerbations associated with respiratory infections that was once common practice but abandoned ∼50 years ago. Methods: Textbooks and articles on the use of injected BVs to prevent asthma exacerbations associated with respiratory infections
were reviewed, including a number of, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled (RDBPC) studies the results of which were predominantly negative that contributed to the abandonment of this treatment. Also reviewed were more recent articles from Europe and China, which report both clinical
and immunologic support for the use of the orally and sublingually administered mixed respiratory bacterial lysates (MRBL or BL). Results: A review of five RDBPC studies of the parenteral use of BVs for prevention of asthma exacerbations conducted by leading international
allergists in the 1950s and 1960s showed, in a combined 532 patients, an overall reduction of asthma attacks by 4.9% over placebo. However, in five studies in 1126 patients of oral or sublingual treatment with BLs, the reduction in respiratory infections, wheezing episodes, and asthma exacerbations
was 42.6% over placebo. Conclusion: Reported results with oral and sublingual BLs are far superior to the historical performance of injected BVs. Possible reasons for this difference are discussed, but none is clearly responsible for the difference in clinical results.
Benralizumab in the management of rare primary eosinophilic lung diseases
Authors: Griscti Soler Daniel , Bennici Alessandra , Brunetto Silvia , Gangemi Sebastiano , Ricciardi Luisa
Published: November 2022

Background: Eosinophils have a double-edged role in the human body, being essential in important physiologic functions but whose presence is conspicuous in a variety of diseases characterized by a T2 inflammation phenotype. Eosinophils are exquisitely sensitive to corticosteroids,
and the latter have, until recently, represented the cornerstone of treatment of eosinophilic diseases. However, most patients remain dependent on oral corticosteroids, with a notable adverse effect burden and experience a chronic relapsing disease that leads to high morbidity and mortality.
Treatment prospects have changed with the advent of biologic drugs that target the eosinotropic cytokine interleukin (IL) 5 or its receptor. The success of the latter drugs in severe eosinophilic asthma has paved the way for their use in other, rarer, eosinophilic lung diseases. Recently,
mepolizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody that works against IL-5, was approved for the add-on treatment of relapsing-remitting or refractory eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) in patients ages ≥ 6 years. Benralizumab, a humanized antibody that binds to the α
portion of the IL-5 receptor, is also being tested for its efficacy in EGPA in two clinical trials, after a growing number of case reports and case series supported its use as a steroid-sparing agent in the treatment of EGPA. Methods: In this review, we summarized the scientific
literature evaluating the efficacy of benralizumab treatment in patients afflicted with rare primary eosinophilic lung diseases. Results: The literature we found, largely case reports, reported that the use of benralizumab in EGPA, chronic eosinophilic pneumonia (CEP) and
allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) often led to a depletion of eosinophils, less exacerbations and a decreased systemic corticosteroid burden. No adverse effects were reported. Conclusion: Benralizumab has a prospective role in the treatment of rare eosinophilic
lung diseases, which needs to be further elucidated in randomized controlled trials.
Pearls and pitfalls: Adverse cutaneous reactions after COVID-19 vaccination
Authors: Miller Mechelle , Tracey Michael , Simpson Meagan , Mikita Cecilia
Published: November 2022

Background: Rashes after coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) mRNA vaccinations occur with typical and atypical presentations. Objective: The goal of this article is to increase awareness and review the various diagnosis and management of cutaneous adverse
reactions associated with COVID-19 vaccinations for allergy/immunology fellows, residents, general physicians, and general practitioners. Methods: Pertinent information was included from the patient's case. A review of the available literature using the works cited in the
most up-to-date reviews was completed. Results: A case of a patient with cutaneous adverse reaction after COVID-19 vaccination as presented, followed by a review of cutaneous reactions after COVID-19 vaccinations. Conclusion: Providers should be aware
of the different rashes after COVID-19 vaccinations. Pearls and pitfalls of the diagnosis and management are provided.
Predictors of anaphylaxis to peanut and tree nuts in a Mediterranean population
Authors: Alves Pedro B. , Pereira Helena P. , Alves Marta P. , Roseta Luis , Tavares Beatriz , Loureiro Graça , Carrapatoso Isabel , Todo-Bom Ana , Regateiro Frederico S.
Published: November 2022

Background: Peanuts (PN) and tree nuts (TN) are major causes of anaphylaxis worldwide. We aimed to determine the clinical and demographic characteristics associated with anaphylaxis in patients sensitized to PN and/or TN in a Mediterranean population. Methods:
We conducted a retrospective study, which included 198 patients allergic to PN and/or TN (allergy symptoms plus specific immunoglobulin E [sIgE] sensitization), evaluated in consultations from January 2015 to December 2020. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression models
were developed, including demographic, clinical, and laboratory data as independent variables, and anaphylaxis to each PN and/or TN as a dependent variables. Results: Anaphylaxis was associated with an earlier age of onset of allergy to PN, cashew and/or pistachio, and
pine nut allergy but not to other TN allergies. Gender, atopic comorbidities, and cofactors were not associated with PN and/or TN anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis to PN, cashew and/or pistachio, and pine nut were associated with reactivity to a fewer number of PN and/or TN foods. Although sIgE sensitization
to lipid transfer proteins (LTP) was highly prevalent in our population, only seed storage protein (SSP) positivity was associated with anaphylaxis in PN allergy. The absence of pathogenesis-related protein family 10 sensitization correlated with PN and hazelnut anaphylaxis. A higher level
of sIgE to almond extract predicted anaphylaxis but the level of sIgE to other PN and/or TN extracts did not predict it. Conclusion: The high prevalence of sensitization to the pan-allergen LTP did not seem to have a significant impact in PN and/or TN allergy severity in
our study. Instead, other factors, such as early age of onset and positivity for SSPs, seem to strongly associate with anaphylaxis to specific PN and/or TN. These findings may contribute to individual risk assessment in these populations.