bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparison of the ACASI Mode to Other Survey Modes in Sexual Behavior Surveys in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Phoo Nang Nge Nge , Lobo Roanna , Vujcich Daniel , Reid Alison 
Published: April 2022

Background
Reliable data about sexual behaviors is fundamental in the prevention and control of HIV, hepatitis, and other sexually transmitted infections. Generally, sexual behaviors are regarded as a sociocultural taboo in Africa and Asia, and this results in biased sexual behavior survey data due to social desirability. Various modes of survey delivery, including audio computer-assisted self-interviews (ACASIs), have been investigated to improve data quality.

Objective
This study aimed to review studies that compared the ACASI mode to other survey modes in sexual behavior surveys in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa to ascertain the impact of survey mode on responses to sexual behavior questions.

Methods
A systematic literature review was conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual for Evidence Synthesis. The review protocol was registered at PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews). Six databases were searched.

Results
A total of 21 papers were included. The face-to-face interview (FTFI) mode was the survey mode most frequently compared to the ACASI mode. Among the most commonly reported outcome variable groups, ACASI participants were more likely to report sexual behaviors, such as “forced sex,” “multiple partners,” “transactional sex,” and “ever had sex,” as compared to FTFI participants. In addition to the survey mode effect, other factors were found to have had an impact on data quality, for example, participant characteristics, social norms, study design, and data collection setting.

Conclusions
Use of ACASIs for administering sexual behavior surveys among populations in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa demonstrated higher reports for some sexual behaviors than the use of FTFIs. More studies that compare the ACASI mode to other survey modes would improve our understanding of the usefulness of ACASIs in sexual behavior surveys in these regions.
Researcher as Instrument: An Exploration of the Relationship Between Gestalt and Qualitative Methodology
Authors: BROWN JUDITH R. 
Published: April 2022

AbstractGestalt fundamentals provide advantageous training for researchers utilizing qualitative methodology in order to better use themselves as their own instrument. The person of the researcher in the social sciences, as interviewer, participant observer, and analyzer of data, is central and therefore crucial in determining the quality of a study. Although the qualitative research literature emphasizes the necessity for such skills as awareness, dealing with complexity, and staying with process, there is silence about how to acquire these strengths. People with Gestalt training have much to offer those involved in qualitative research.
A Factor Analytic Study of Transfluence
Authors: PROSNICK KEVIN P. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
An investigation of a new construct labeled "transfluence" was conducted through item generation and factor analysis, as well as convergent and discriminant validation. The item responses of 155 adult participants were analyzed. A set of principal components analyses was conducted with orthogonal rotation to the VARIMAX criterion. Transfluence emerged as a 23-item orthogonal factor. Individuals scoring high on transfluence scored high on a self-report measure of mystical experiences. Additionally, transfluence evidenced discriminant validity with a measure of Gestalt resistance processes.
Auditor-Client Interactions—An Exploration of Power Dynamics during Audit Evidence Collection
Authors: Carlisle Melissa , Gimbar Christine , Jenkins J. Gregory 
Published: April 2022

SUMMARY
Accounting research finds that staff auditors, who increasingly interact with high-level client management, maintain positions of lower power in auditor–client interactions. We conducted semistructured interviews with 22 practicing associate- and senior-level auditors to investigate staff auditor–client interactions and their outcomes. Our results shed light on a deep-rooted power dynamic between staff-level auditors and their clients, whereby clients maintain the upper hand during the evidence-collection process. We also document auditors’ concerns for their clients’ perception of them and the audit team. Finally, we observe that auditors often struggle to fulfill their professional responsibilities while also ingratiating themselves to the client. These forces often lead to audit quality-threatening behaviors such as client avoidance and “ghost ticking.” Our results suggest that ongoing power disparities between staff auditors and their clients may impair staff auditors’ operational independence.
Testing Tool for Information Visualizations based on User Interactions
Authors: Larrea Martin , Schiaffino Mart´ın , Ganuza M. Luj´an , Urribarri Dana K. 
Published: April 2022

Decision-making has become a vital tool in any organization, evolving from a process based on experience and intuition to one increasingly established in data analysis. One type of specialized software for data analysis is that of visual representations for large data sets. Visual representations are critically important today as they enable effective exploration of a data set and facilitate the task of identifying patterns and drawing conclusions. Every day more decisions are made based on visual analysis through visual representations of large data sets. It is not only a quantitative but also a qualitative increase. Decisions are more critical and with more impact on society, the environment, and individuals. In this context, it is essential to develop new and better methodologies and tools that allow the visualization developer to ensure the correct functioning of visual representations and their interactions. To achieve this goal, we present a web platform that assists in visualization testing through user interactions. This platform is based on a previously published black box testing technique for information visualizations that uses regular expressions to represent the sequence of user interactions.
The antibacterial potential of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using beech bark and spruce bark extracts
Authors: Mare Anca Delia , Man Adrian , Toma Felicia , Tudor Bianca , Berța Lavinia , Tanase Corneliu , Ciurea Cristina Nicoleta 
Published: April 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Lately, nanotechnology focuses on the green synthesis of AgNPs, using different plant materials, as this method is accessible, cost-efficient, and ecological. The study aimed to investigate the antibacterial potential of AgNPs synthesized using beech/spruce bark extracts (BBE/SBE) and silver salts (acetate/nitrate).

Method: The growth rates of Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 and Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 were evaluated in the presence of the AgNPs solutions. The checkerboard method was performed to evaluate if these solutions exert synergistic activity with gentamicin.

Results: For E. coli, synergistic effects were observed for the combination of gentamicin 0.25mg/L with AgNP BBE Nit (0.145mg/mL) and with AgNP SBE Ac (0,09mg/mL). For S. aureus, no synergistic effects were observed. Overall, the AgNP BBEs solutions combined with gentamicin presented lowest values of fractional inhibitory concentration than the ones registered for the combination of AgNP SBEs with gentamicin, for both bacterial strains. The growth rate of S. aureus was inhibited by all the tested AgNPs at the measured time points. For E. coli, after 24 hours of incubation, the growth rate was inhibited only in the presence of AgNP SBE Ac. After 6 hours of incubation, the growth rate of E. coli was almost stationary in the presence of AgNP BBE Nit.

Conclusions: The biosynthesis of AgNPs is a valuable choice for obtaining substances with antibacterial potential.
Unified protocols for transdiagnostic treatment versus the Beckian’s approach of cognitive behavioral therapy for medical students with emotional disorders
Authors: Popa Cosmin O. , Olah Peter , Cojocaru Cristiana , Jakab Zsolt , Ghiga Dana V. , Schenk Alina 
Published: April 2022

Abstract

Background: Emotional disorders are highly prevalent among medical students, impacting their academic performance and general quality of life. It was shown that cognitive-behavioral and emotion regulation strategies are efficient for reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in young people.

Objective: This study aims to compare the efficiency of standard individual Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to a group intervention based on the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment (UPTT) of emotional disorders in two groups of medical students with similar baseline characteristics.

Method: The sample of this research was composed of 64 medical students in total, of which 34 were included in the CBT group (Mage= 19.5 years, SD= 0.96) and 30 were included in the UPTT group (Mage= 19.4 years, SD= 0.93). The level of irrational beliefs and emotional distress were measured before and after the interventions, which were carried out by certificated psychotherapists.

Results: Statistically significant differences were observed between pre-test and post-test in both groups. The level of irrational beliefs dropped after the CBT (M=62.91, SD=21.30, p<0.05) and the UPTT intervention (M=67.33, SD=34.89, p<0.05), respectively. Similarly, the profile of emotional distress changed after the CBT (M=77.62, SD=16.97, p<0.05) and the UPTT intervention (M=68.77, SD=20.06, p<0.01).

Conclusion: Psychological interventions relying on cognitive-behavioral approaches, including standard, individual psychotherapy and a group intervention designed according to a transdiagnostic protocol, are suitable methods for reducing emotional disorders among medical students.
How do dynamic financing decisions explain the behavior of dividend payout policies?
Authors: Bashir Zahid , Rafique Zulqurnain Zeeshan , Toor Kashif Naseer 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
The study investigates the factors that influence dividend payout policy in public Pakistani manufacturing companies throughout the timeframe 2010-20. Pooled OLS technique was used for regression purposes, as the majority of companies do not pay a dividend at all or do not do so regularly so all these firms were excluded from the final dataset. The study discovers that dividend payout in listed Pakistani manufacturing firms is significantly affected by ratio of short-debt, ratio of long-debt, ratio of total-debt, life cycle ratio and cash ratio. Similarly, short term debt ratio, ratio of long-debt and life cycle ratio, increase the dividend payout while cash ratio decreases the dividend distribution ratio for publically traded Pakistani manufacturing companies. The policymakers/financial advisors and decision-makers in listed Pakistani manufacturing firms should take into consideration factors such as debt financing, life cycle ratio, and cash ratio in making their dividend policies.
Comparative analysis of the contribution to the united nations sustainable development goals through non-financial information disclosed by IBEX 35 companies
Authors: Calvo-Centeno Esperanza , Gragera-Pizarro Enrique , Romero-Ramos Eva , Ropero-Moriones Eva 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
The purpose of this research is to examine the non-financial key performance indicators contemplated in Directive 2014/95/EU through the prism of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To do this, the presence of the indicators contemplated in the United Nations 2030 Agenda in the non-financial information disclosed by the groups of companies listed in the Spanish IBEX 35 index in the years 2017 and 2019 has been analyzed. The obtained results show an increase in the presence of SDGs in the non-financial reports of IBEX35 listed companies. Furthermore, the statistical analysis reveals that there are no significant differences in the number of SDGs incorporated as non-financial key performance indicators between the different business sectors. The methodology used in this research also constitutes a tool that can be used to learn about the implementation of social and environmental policies in other companies.
Can we predict high growth firms with financial ratios?
Authors: Srhoj Stjepan 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
This study attempts to predict high growth firm (HGF) status with financial ratios. Measures related to the firm’s effectiveness in using assets to generate profits, EBITDA margin, debt ratio, equity-to-debt ratio and return on assets are associated with HGF status. While the financial ratios improve HGF prediction, prediction remains modest (AUC = 0.627). This study suggests it is difficult to assume a very good HGF forecast from only financial ratios; therefore, the recommendation for researchers and policymakers building models for predicting HGFs is to incorporate non-financial ratio variables, like the intangible innovation and team-related variables. Finally, study suggests a standardized reporting of prediction performance metrics in the out-of-sample and out-of-time simulation for HGF prediction studies.
PENGARUH BEBAN KERJA DAN WORK FAMILY CONFLICT TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN YANG DIMODERASI DUKUNGAN SOSIAL
Authors: Rasminingsih Ni Kadek Nonik , Wibawa I Wayan Sucipta , Fahrianto Ricky Ika 
Published: April 2022

One of the job sectors that is growing rapidly and has the potential to deal with job stress is the hotel sector. To overcome this, employees need a form of social support that can come from superiors, co-workers, and family so that later these employees can manage their work stress well. The research data was analyzed and processed with the Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) analysis tool SPSS version 18.0. The population is 290 employees. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling, which is as many as 125 employees. The results showed that workload and work family conflict had a negative and significant effect on employee performance, and social support was statistically able to moderate the effect of workload and work family conflict on employee performance.
Keywords: Workload, Work Family Conflict, Social Support, Employee Performance
DAMPAK PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP PENDAPATAN MASYARAKAT DI PROVINSI BALI DENGAN KUNJUNGAN WISATAWAN SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING
Authors: Setyorini Albertha Dwi , Yuniarso Ari 
Published: April 2022

This study aims to determine and analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local people's income with the level of tourist visits as an intervening variable. This research is sourced from primary and secondary data. Data obtained from the results of questionnaires and literature review from various literature studies. Technical analysis used is path analysis method using SPSS. Based on the results of the analysis, it is found that the COVID-19 pandemic and tourist visits simultaneously affect the income level of local communities by 45 percent or in the path analysis results of 0.7416, whereas partially, the COVID-19 pandemic and tourist visits have a positive and significant effect on local community income level with a coefficient of 0.9343
Keywords: Covid-19 Pandemic, Tourist Visits, Local Community Income
PERAN CITRA MEREK DALAM MEMEDIASI PENGARUH GREEN MARKETING TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PADA STARBUCKS DI DENPASAR
Authors: Dewi Indah Kusuma , Rahanatha Gede Bayu 
Published: April 2022

Isu mengenai lingkungan telah semakin disadari oleh masyarakat dengan maraknya berita mengenai global warming. Hal ini semakin mendorong konsumen untuk menghargai produk ramah lingkungan lebih dalam. Pesatnya pertumbuhan kedai kopi di Indonesia menyebabkan kedai kopi harus memiliki strategi agar dapat bertahan dalam industri. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kota Denpasar dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 120 responden dengan kuesioner. Sampel ditentukan dengan purposive sampling, Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis jalur dan uji sobel. Hasil analisis menyatakan bahwa seluruh hipotesis diterima. Green Marketing berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap citra merek, green marketing berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, citra merek berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, dan citra merek berperan positif signifikan dalam memediasi pengaruh green marketing terhadap keputusan pembelian. Implikasi penelitian ini memberikan saran kepada manajer Kedai Kopi Starbucks di Kota Denpasar agar selalu memperhatikan kinerja pemasaran perusahaan dengan berfokus pada orientasi pasar dan selalu meningkatkan keunggulan kompetitif.
Kata kunci: Green Marketing, Citra Merek, Keputusan Pembeli
Folate, B12 and Iron Levels in COVID 19 Patients Observational Case-Control Study
Authors: DOĞAN Ahmet , ANAÇ İsmail , GEZER Yakup , TİMUR Burcu 
Published: April 2022

Background: Folic acid, B12 and Iron play an important role in the pathogenesis of viral infections.
Aim: The aim of the study is to determine the blood levels of Folate, B12 and Iron and to examine their relationship with prognosis in cases followed up by the COVID 19 pandemic service.
Materials and Methods: The study was planned as a retrospective observational case-control study. In a period of approximately 3 months, 140 patients were screened retrospectively, 70 of whom were COVID 19 and 70 control cases. Cases
Electronic, Digital, Distance and Blended Learning: Terminological Analysis
Authors: Mukhametshin Ramis R. 
Published: April 2022

Digital transformation of education leads not only to the increase in the number of professional terms, but also to the change in their content and intensity of application. The article raises the problem of using the most common terms in the Russian-language scientific literature in the field of e-learning. The purpose of this article is to identify the concepts of “digital learning”, “e-learning”, “online learning”, “distance learning”, “blended learning”, to raise the question of their interpretation and application, as well as to build the model of organisation of educational activities. This model should fully reflect the areas of application of these concepts, including for continuous library and information education.To identify the dynamics of the use of terms, the author collected the data on publication activity in the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI) system for 2016—2020 using the studied terms as key words. In the analysis, there is revealed the decline in interest of part of theoretical researchers in individual terms and the increase in the interest of practical researchers in all the studied terms. The author carried out terminological analysis. As a result, the article identifies and justifies intersections and differences in content; definitions of terms are in full compliance with the current federal legislation. The author presents correlation and specifics of the concepts reflecting different types of processes of modern vocational training.
Scientific-Research Potential of the National Librarianship and Book Industry
Authors: Lodygina Polina A. 
Published: April 2022

2021 was declared the Year of Science and Technology by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 812 of December 25, 2020. The main purpose of its holding is the development of science and technology in our country. Support and improvement of the effectiveness of scientific research are directly related to libraries — scientific-research institutions. Within the framework of the Year of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation resumed the All-Russian competition of scientific works in the area of library science, bibliography and book studies, which took place in 1978—2014. The competition has established itself as one of the most effective methods of evaluating and encouraging the results of research work in librarianship. In 2021, it was organized and conducted by the National Library of Russia and the Russian State Library. On November 18, 2021, within the framework of the Annual Meeting of the Heads of federal and central regional libraries of Russia, the solemn awarding of the winners took place.In 2021, the jury of the competition considered 105 works (42 — in library science, 17 — in bibliography, 22 — in book studies, 24 works related to other categories). 150 authors from 41 subjects of the Russian Federation presented their works.The article presents in tabular form the winners in six nominations (“Best scientific work in the field of library science”; “Best scientific work in the field of bibliography science”; “Best scientific work in the field of book studies”; “Best scientific multimedia project”; “Best scientific work of regional libraries”; “Best scientific work of young specialist under the age of 35”). The article also presents the winners in additional nominations established by national libraries.The competition has shown significant scientific-research potential; and the materials presented are of great importance not only for the development of libraries and the branch as a whole, but also largely serve to solve social and humanitarian problems set out in the “Fundamentals of State Cultural Policy”, established by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 808 of December 24, 2014.It is advisable to consider the holding of the All-Russian competition of scientific papers in library science, bibliography and book studies in conjunction with other major scientific events in the library field that took place in 2021: publication of the collective monograph “Scientific research in libraries: topics, organization, presentation of results” and the International scientific and Practical Conference “Library science in the XXI century: content, organization, digitalization and scientometrics”. These events contributed to the support and development of science in librarianship in the framework of implementation of the “Strategy for the Development of Librarianship in the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030”.