bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of experimentally induced self-affirmation on the openness to meat reduction and alternative protein sources
Authors: Branković Marija , Budžak Anastasija , Tulić Nađa , Janković Jovana 
Published: April 2023

IntroductionConsumption of animals entails disregarding the pain of sentient beings, and acknowledging this can threaten an individual’s image of oneself as a moral person. Also, abstaining from meat in a meat-eating culture can threaten an individual’s valued group identity. Previous research on inter-group relations suggests that self-affirmation, affirmation of personally or collectively important values, can help individuals alleviate self-threats since it enhances one’s global self-image and decreases threat perceptions.MethodsWe tested for potential effects of self-affirmation on openness toward reducing meat consumption in an experimental study. Participants (N= 277) were randomized into an individual affirmation, group affirmation, or a control condition. Individual affirmation participants ranked a list of values and then wrote a short paragraph about their first-ranked value. Group affirmation participants did a similar task, focusing on the values of their ethnic group, while participants in the control condition had an unrelated task of ranking their color preferences. Participants then read a persuasive message presenting health risks related to meat consumption and the health benefits of reducing meat. Finally, they indicated their openness toward reducing meat consumption and acceptability of plant-based alternatives and lab-grown meat.Results and DiscussionResults show that affirmed participants expressed more readiness to reconsider their meat consumption habits, reduced perceptions of vegetarianism as a threat to the local culture, and more positive perceptions of the idea of lab-grown meat. However, self-esteem and frequency of meat consumption pose important limitations to the experimental effects. We discuss the findings from the perspective of self-and collective identity threats and the potential of self-affirmations to create a more open debate about animal product consumption.
Social representations of mask wearing in the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Bornand Elvire , Letourneux Frédérique , Deschanvres Colin , Boutoille David , Lucet Jean-Christophe , Lepelletier Didier , Leclere Brice , Mayol Séverine , Peiffer-Smadja Nathan , Birgand Gabriel 
Published: April 2023

IntroductionAlthough one of the most prominent interventions against COVID-19, face masks seem poorly adopted by the general population. A growing body of literature has found that using face masks has social meaning. This qualitative study assessed the perceptions, representations and practices of mask wearing in the general population.MethodsA qualitative survey by short semi-structured walking interviews was carried out from April to December 2021 in 11 cities in France's Pays de la Loire region. Study locations were selected for their varied geographical, social, and economic characteristics, with urbanized and rural areas. Four domains linked to perceptions of masks and wearing them were explored: (i) evolution in mask wearing, (ii) decision-making methods for wearing and not wearing; (iii) incorporating the mask into way of life; (iv) projecting into the future.ResultsA total of 116 people were interviewed. Masks marked a shift from the ordinary world to the pandemic. Overall, interviewees considered masks an obstacle to breathing, communication, and social interactions, leading to establishing strategies circumventing the mask mandate. Poor attention was paid to their medical usefulness as an obligatory clothing accessory. Mask-wearing decisions were driven by social relations, common sense, and vulnerability. The greater the feeling of security (i.e., being with close relatives), the less it was worn or worn properly, with decreased attention to others and their health. Most participants did not remember learning to wear a mask. Some were convinced that mask-wearing could not be learned (experiential knowledge). Institutions (school and work) played a central role by facilitating incorporation of masks into daily life.ConclusionsThis study emphasizes the need to reinforce the individual medical values of face masks to prevent COVID-19. Ambitious education and training programmes should be planned to learn how and when to wear masks. Institutions (work and school) may be critical for this purpose.
Critical gaps in nanoplastics research and their connection to risk assessment
Authors: Cunningham Brittany E. , Sharpe Emma E. , Brander Susanne M. , Landis Wayne G. , Harper Stacey L. 
Published: April 2023

Reports of plastics, at higher levels than previously thought, in the water that we drink and the air that we breathe, are generating considerable interest and concern. Plastics have been recorded in almost every environment in the world with estimates on the order of trillions of microplastic pieces. Yet, this may very well be an underestimate of plastic pollution as a whole. Once microplastics (&lt;5 mm) break down in the environment, they nominally enter the nanoscale (&lt;1,000 nm), where they cannot be seen by the naked eye or even with the use of a typical laboratory microscope. Thus far, research has focused on plastics in the macro- (&gt;25 mm) and micro-size ranges, which are easier to detect and identify, leaving large knowledge gaps in our understanding of nanoplastic debris. Our ability to ask and answer questions relating to the transport, fate, and potential toxicity of these particles is disadvantaged by the detection and identification limits of current technology. Furthermore, laboratory exposures have been substantially constrained to the study of commercially available nanoplastics; i.e., polystyrene spheres, which do not adequately reflect the composition of environmental plastic debris. While a great deal of plastic-focused research has been published in recent years, the pattern of the work does not answer a number of key factors vital to calculating risk that takes into account the smallest plastic particles; namely, sources, fate and transport, exposure measures, toxicity and effects. These data are critical to inform regulatory decision making and to implement adaptive management strategies that mitigate risk to human health and the environment. This paper reviews the current state-of-the-science on nanoplastic research, highlighting areas where data are needed to establish robust risk assessments that take into account plastics pollution. Where nanoplastic-specific data are not available, suggested substitutions are indicated.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis Caused by Non-fumigatus Aspergillus spp.
Authors: Stemler Jannik , Többen Christina , Lass-Flörl Cornelia , Steinmann Jörg , Ackermann Katharina , Rath Peter-Michael , Simon Michaela , Cornely Oliver Andreas , Koehler Philipp 
Published: April 2023

With increasing frequency, clinical and laboratory-based mycologists are consulted on invasive fungal diseases caused by rare fungal species. This review aims to give an overview of the management of invasive aspergillosis (IA) caused by non-fumigatus Aspergillus spp.—namely A. flavus, A. terreus, A. niger and A. nidulans—including diagnostic and therapeutic differences and similarities to A. fumigatus. A. flavus is the second most common Aspergillus spp. isolated in patients with IA and the predominant species in subtropical regions. Treatment is complicated by its intrinsic resistance against amphotericin B (AmB) and high minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) for voriconazole. A. nidulans has been frequently isolated in patients with long-term immunosuppression, mostly in patients with primary immunodeficiencies such as chronic granulomatous disease. It has been reported to disseminate more often than other Aspergillus spp. Innate resistance against AmB has been suggested but not yet proven, while MICs seem to be elevated. A. niger is more frequently reported in less severe infections such as otomycosis. Triazoles exhibit varying MICs and are therefore not strictly recommended as first-line treatment for IA caused by A. niger, while patient outcome seems to be more favorable when compared to IA due to other Aspergillus species. A. terreus-related infections have been reported increasingly as the cause of acute and chronic aspergillosis. A recent prospective international multicenter surveillance study showed Spain, Austria, and Israel to be the countries with the highest density of A. terreus species complex isolates collected. This species complex seems to cause dissemination more often and is intrinsically resistant to AmB. Non-fumigatus aspergillosis is difficult to manage due to complex patient histories, varying infection sites and potential intrinsic resistances to antifungals. Future investigational efforts should aim at amplifying the knowledge on specific diagnostic measures and their on-site availability, as well as defining optimal treatment strategies and outcomes of non-fumigatus aspergillosis.
The Psychological Antecedents to COVID-19 Vaccination among Community Pharmacists in Khartoum State, Sudan
Authors: Satti Einass M. , Elhadi Yasir Ahmed Mohammed , Ahmed Kannan O. , Ibrahim Alnada , Alghamdi Ahlam , Alotaibi Eman , Yousif Bashir A. 
Published: April 2023

Background and Objectives: Little is known regarding the 5C psychological antecedents to COVID-19 vaccination among pharmacists in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to assess the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination and its psychological antecedents among community pharmacists in Khartoum State, Sudan. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from July to September 2022. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data about sociodemographic and health status characteristics, vaccine acceptance, and the 5C psychological antecedents to vaccination. Stepwise logistic regression analysis was conducted, and results were presented using odds ratios (ORs) and their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: A total of 382 community pharmacists participated in the current study, with a mean age of 30.4 ± 5.6 years. Nearly two-thirds of the participants (65.4%) were females, and the majority (74.9%) have received or intended to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccine acceptance was significantly associated with the following psychological antecedents to vaccination: confidence, complacency, constraints, and calculation (p < 0.001). Results of the logistic regression showed that confidence in vaccines [OR = 6.82 (95% CI = 3.14–14.80)], conspiracy beliefs [OR = 0.44 (95% CI = 0.23–0.85)], and constraints to vaccination [OR = 0.18 (95% CI = 0.06–0.56)] were the significant determinants of vaccine acceptance. Conclusion: The study revealed important predictors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance that can be used to guide policymakers in designing target-oriented interventions that can improve the vaccine acceptance rate among community pharmacists in Sudan. These findings suggest that interventions to promote vaccine acceptance among pharmacists should focus on building confidence in vaccines and providing accurate information about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine, and reducing constraints to vaccination.
Outcomes after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Extremely Calcified Left Main Lesions
Authors: Dumitrascu Silviu , Bartos Daniela , Ungureanu Claudiu 
Published: April 2023

Background and Objectives: Available data with regard to the outcomes of patients with severely calcified left main (LM) lesions after revascularization by percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) when compared to non-calcified LM lesions is unclear. Materials and Methods: The present study sought to retrospectively investigate in hospital and 1 year post-intervention outcomes of patients with extremely calcified LM lesions after PCI facilitated by calcium-dedicated devices (CdD). Seventy consecutive patients with LM PCI were included. CdD requirement was based on suboptimal results after balloon angioplasty. Results: Twenty-two patients (31.4%) required at least one CdD, while nine patients (12.8%) required at least two. Intravascular lithotripsy and rotational atherectomy were the predominantly used methods(59.1% and 40.9% respectively, for in-group ratios), while ultra-high pressure and scoring balloons contributed the least to lesion preparation (9%). In 20 patients (28.5%), severe or moderate calcifications were angiographically identified, but non-compliant balloon predilation was adequate and CdD were not necessary. Total procedural time was significantly higher in CdD group (p-value 0.02). Procedural and clinical success were obtained in 100% of cases. There were no major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) recorded during hospitalization. MACCE at 1 year post-procedure were recorded in three patients (4.2% overall). All three events were documented in the control group (6.2%), and no events were recorded in CdD group (p-value 0.23). There was one cardiac death at 10 months and two target lesion revascularizations for side-branch restenosis. Conclusions: Patients with extremely calcified LM lesions treated by PCI present a favorable prognosis if angioplasty is facilitated by more aggressive lesion debulking using calcium-dedicated devices.
Thermodynamic analysis of molecular beam epitaxy of group-III sesquioxides
Authors: Togashi Rie , Goto Ken , Higashiwaki Masataka , Kumagai Yoshinao 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Thermodynamic analyses for the growth of group-III sesquioxides, including α-Al2O3, β-Ga2O3, and c-In2O3, by both ozone and plasma-assisted MBE were performed. In either case, under O-rich conditions, the driving force for III2O3 (III = Al, Ga, In) growth (

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As favelas cariocas como um atrativo turístico experiencial através do TripAdvisor
Authors: Kuss Ana Carolina , Medaglia Silveira Juliana , Ambrosio Nayla Gabriela , Luenenberger Kauling da Silva Julia 
Published: April 2023

Os tours oferecidos nas favelas cariocas encontram lugar no Turismo de Experiência pelas emoções e interações que provocam, e ao mesmo tempo, podem ser localizados também no chamado Turismo Dark, considerando que os turistas podem ser motivados pelo imaginário ligado à pobreza e à violência urbana. Nesse contexto, essa pesquisa busca discutir, do ponto de vista mercadológico, o Dark Tourism a partir das comunidades cariocas e sua reputação online como atrativo turístico, por meio da análise de comentários na plataforma de viagens TripAdvisor. Para tanto, a pesquisa caracteriza-se como exploratória, de caráter qualitativo com análise descritiva, incluindo, antes das análises dos tours nas favela da Rocinha e de Santa Marta, um levantamento bibliográfico de artigos científicos, recuperados de reconhecidas bases de dados, por meio de descritores pré-determinados, a fim de entender a realidade do objeto de estudo. Ao final constatou-se que, em virtude da participação da comunidade, as duas favelas pesquisadas podem ser consideradas não apenas como um turismo de base comunitária, mas também uma atividade intrinsecamente experiencial. Tal conclusão se deve à promoção de experiências novas e únicas, que as caracterizam como Dark Tourism, uma vez que promovem a educação do turista, a partir das histórias e evoluções das favelas e seus moradores.
El camino de la creación del protocolo: hacia la conformación de políticas de género en la Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero, Provincia de Buenos Aires
Authors: Arauz Luciana , Gullco Adriana , Miguel María Fernanda 
Published: April 2023

El artículo se propone relatar brevemente el proceso de conformación del Comité contra las Violencias de Género, órgano responsable de la implementación del Protocolo de Acción Institucional para la Prevención e Intervención ante Situaciones de Violencia o Discriminación de Género y Orientación Sexual en la Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero (UNTREF).
El trabajo muestra un recorrido que se inicia en 2015, a partir de la conformación de la Red Interdisciplinaria de Estudios de Género promovida en un contexto de activa movilización nacional contra las violencias de género. Frente a la existencia de lógicas atomizantes y fragmentarias propias de las estructuras jerárquicas y de la dinámica misma de la Universidad, la Red propone otra lógica: la de funcionamiento interdisciplinario, democrático y multisectorial. Esta Red propuso la sanción de un protocolo contra la violencia de género, y de un equipo de trabajo específico para su aplicación. El análisis tiene por objetivo profundizar en la legitimación del área en el espacio institucional tanto a nivel material como simbólico y en las microformas en las que se expresa la desigualdad de género.
Pengaruh Motivasi, Lingkungan Kerja Dan Komunikasi Internal Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai
Authors: Tafsir Muhammad , Alam Wahyuni Islami , Kanto Muklis , Data M. Umar 
Published: April 2023

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis Pengaruh Motivasi, Lingkungan Kerja Dan Komunikasi Internal Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada pegawai di Kantor Dinas Lingkungan Hidup Kabupaten Gowa Pengumpulan data menggunakan data primer yang diperoleh dari jawaban responden. Populasi merupakan aparatuer sipil negara Dinas Lingkungan Hidup Kabupaten Gowa yang berjumlah 86 orang, dan sampel yang digunakan dengan menggunakan sampel jenuh sehingga seluruh populasi menjadi sampel. Uji hipotesis menggunakan koefisien determinasi dan uji partial dengan menggunakan program SPSS (Statistic Product and Service Solution) Versi 25. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Motivasi berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai, demikian juga lingkungan kerja berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai dan Komunikasi Internal berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Kinerja Motivasi, serta lingkungan kerja dan komunikasi internal berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap kinerja pegawai pada dinas lingkungan hidup Kabupaten Gowa. Keywords : Motivasi, Lingkungan Kerja Dan Komunikasi Internal Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai
Analisis Rasio Keuangan Untuk Menilai Kinerja Keuangan Pt Gudang Garam Tbk Periode 2017 - 2021
Authors: Julviani Alif , Nurman Nurman , Musa Muhammad Ichwan , Sahabuddin Romansyah , Muhammad A. Fadel 
Published: April 2023

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai kinerja keuangan perusahaan dari memanfaatkan sumber daya yang dimiliki dengan menggunakan analisis rasio keuangan pada PT. Gudang Garam Tbk Periode 2017-2021. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah laporan keuangan PT. Gudang Garam periode 2017-2021, sedangkan sampelnya adalah laporan neraca dan laba rugi periode 2017-2021. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan analisis rasio keuangan yaitu likuiditas (current ratio, quick ratio, dan cash ratio), rasio solvabilitas (debt to asset ratio dan debt to equity ratio), rasio aktivitas (receivable turn over, inventory turn over, dan working capital turn over) dan rasio profitabilitas (gross profit margin dan net profit margin). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: Secara keseluruhan kinerja keuangan PT. Gudang Garam kurang baik selama periode 2017-2021. Hal tersebut ditinjau: 1). Rasio likuiditas menunjukkan hasil dari masing-masing indikator rasio lancar dalam kategori sangat baik dan untuk rasio cepat dan rasio kas dalam kategori kurang baik. Sedangkan 2). Rasio solvabilitas menunjukkan hasil dari masing-masing indikator rasio aktiva atas hutang dalam kategori sangat baik, dan untuk rasio modal sendiri atas hutang dalam kategori sangat baik. Namun, 3). Rasio aktivitas menunjukkan hasil dari masing-masing indikator untuk perputaran piutang dalam kategori sangat baik, dan untuk rasio perputaran persediaan dan perputaran modal kerja dalam kategori kurang baik. Dan 4). Rasio profitabilitas menunjukkan hasil dari masing-masing indicator rasio margin laba kotor dan margin laba bersih dalam kategori kurang baik. Kata-kata Kunci : Analisis Rasio; Kinerja Keuangan; Likiuditas; Solvabilitas; Rasio Aktivitas; Profitabilitas
Pengaruh Locus of Control dan Beban Kerja terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada Kantor Kecamatan Biringkanaya Kota Makassar
Authors: Tossa Tossa , Rina Rina , Hafipah Hafipah 
Published: April 2023

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh baik secara parisal maupun secara simultan antara Locus Of Control dan Beban Kerja terhadap Kinerja Pegawai.Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada Kantor Kecamatan Biringkanaya di Kota Makassar dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh Pegawai Negeri Sipil pada kantor Kecamatan Biringkanaya. Sampel yang digunakan adalah sebanyak 83 responden yang berasal dari kantor Kecamatan Biringkanaya.Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa tidak terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan secara parsial antara locus of control terhadap kinerja pegawai. Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara variabel beban kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai. Sementara untuk hipotesis selanjutnya juga ditemukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh simultan antara locus of control dan beban kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai. Kata Kunci: Locus of Control, Beban Kerja dan Kinerja Pegawai.AbstractThis study aims to determine the influence of both partial and simultaneous between the Locus of Control and Workload on Employee Performance.This research was conducted at the Biringkanaya Subdistrict Office in Makassar City using a quantitative approach. The population in this study was all Civil Servants in the Biringkanaya District office. The sample used was 83 respondents from the Biringkanaya District office.The results of this study found that there was no positive and partially significant influence between the locus of control on employee performance. There is a positive and significant influence between workload variables on employee performance. Meanwhile, for the next hypothesis, it was also found that there is a simultaneous influence between the locus of control and workload on employee performance. Keywords: Locus of Control, Workload, and Employee Performance
Analisis Faktor Penyebab Tidak Tercapainya Target Penjualan Pada PT Pida
Authors: Zain Tiara Angelin Nur , Akhirruddin Anita 
Published: April 2023

Penjualan yaitu seluruh aktifitas yang memiliki tujuan guna arus barang serta jasa dari produsen ke konsumen lancar menjadi paling efisien dimana memiliki maksut guna membentuk keefektifan permintaan. Adanya biaya yang besar, maka labanya jadi kecil, perusahaan juga mengalami beberapa hambatan saat merealisasikan penjualan. Riset ini bertujuam untuk mngetahui penyebab tidak tercapainya target penjualan dengan realisasi di PT Pida Gresik. Riset ini memanfaatkan metode kualitatif melalui pendekatan deskriptif. Riset ini menunjukkan hasil bahwasanya guna dari target penjualan disamping menjadi dasar dalam penyusunan seluruh target yang ada dalam perusahaan, juga menjadi sebuah alat pengendalian pada aktifitas penjualan yang sedang berjalan. PT Pida Gresik yaitu perusahaan di Gresik yang menjual pupuk bahan kimia, sehingga bagi perusahaan target penjualan itu diartikan target yang sangat esensial. Jika realisasinya sudah sesuai dengan target yang ditentukan, maka bisa dikatakan bahwasanya target tersebut tercapai, sedangkan di PT Pida Gresik memperlihatkan bahwa target penjualannya masih terdapat perbandingan antara target dengan realisasi. Keywords : Target, Realisasi, Penjualan