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Electricity consumption and industrial output: fresh evidence from economic community of West African states (ECOWAS)
Authors: Onatunji Olufemi Gbenga 
Published: August 2022

PurposeThe current wave of decreasing electricity supply to meet the immediate demand of the populace is influencing not only economic growth but also the industrial productivity of the ECOWAS sub-region. In this context, this paper investigates the long-run and causal relationships between electricity consumption and industrial output in selected ECOWAS countries over the period 1971–2017.Design/methodology/approachThe Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bound testing approach is employed to determine the existence of relationships among the variables. The causal nexus between electricity consumption and industrial output is examined using both the Toda-Yamamoto causality test and the bootstrap-corrected causality technique.FindingsThe long run results indicated that increasing electricity supply enhances industrial output only in Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. Furthermore, the causality test results confirmed the presence of all four hypotheses in this study, but the two causality tests agree, particularly in the evidence of growth and neutrality hypotheses. In the cases of Benin, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, a unilateral causality running from electricity consumption to industrial output is found. However, no evidence of causality between electricity consumption and industrial production has been confirmed in Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Liberia and Niger.Practical implicationsThe relevant energy stakeholders in the subregion need to reprioritize their policy framework to focus more on the electricity sector of their economies since electricity consumption is identified as an important driver of industrial growth in the West African countries.Originality/valueThis is the first study to provide a comparative and country-specific investigation of the nexus between electricity consumption and industrial output in Africa, particularly in the West African region.
Compliance cultures and the role of financial incentives
Authors: Teichmann Fabian Maximilian Johannes , Wittmann Chiara 
Published: August 2022

Purpose
The concept of compliance is in danger of becoming obsolete as a result of its generalization and overuse. This paper aims to refine the concept of a culture of compliance and its effective implementation in association with financial regulations, in line with the societal expectations of compliance.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper begins by assessing the watershed reconception of compliance in light of the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 (GFC). The influence of financial incentivization and structural weakness is highlighted above all. Recommendations focusing on the significance of the corporate context are made from this and viewed in relation to the growing relevance of compliance in regulating cyberspace.

Findings
Individuals and their decision-making are heavily influenced by the culture of their environment. Clearly, defining the values behind regulations encourages employees to follow the rules based on the principles that underlie them rather than out of fear of punishment, risk aversion or a sense of the “tick-box” duty. This contributes to the longevity of healthy compliance rather than a compliance fatigue.

Originality/value
By casting a look back at the development of compliance, the modern social expectations of compliance can be elucidated and, in turn, translated into mechanisms for corporations to effectively use. The literature on compliance has grown substantially but often limits itself to commentaries on the history of non-compliance or sector-based investigations. Hinged between the past and future of compliance, this study contributes to bridging a considerable gap in the literature by using a wider lens and positive redefinition of compliance.
Application of AHP and G-TOPSIS for prioritizing capabilities and related practices for a mature and resilient supply chain during disruption
Authors: Echefaj Khadija , Charkaoui Abdelkabir , Cherrafi Anass , Kumar Anil , Luthra Sunil 
Published: August 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify and prioritize capabilities and practices to ensure a resilient supply chain during an unexpected disruption. In addition, this study ranks maturity factors that influence the main capabilities identified.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper is conducted in three stages. First, capabilities and practices are extracted through a literature review. Second, capabilities and practices are ranked using the analytical hierarchical process method. Third, a gray technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution method is used to rank maturity factors influencing capabilities.

Findings
The findings indicate that responsiveness, readiness, flexibility and adaptability are the most important capabilities for supply chain resilience. Also, commitment and communication are the highest maturity factors influencing resilience capabilities.

Research limitations/implications
The findings provide a hierarchical vision of capabilities and practices for industries to increase resilience. Limitations of the paper are related to capabilities, practices and number of experts consulted.

Practical implications
This paper highlights the importance of high-maturity practices in resilience capability adoption. The findings of this study will encourage decisions-makers to increase maturity practices to build resilience against disruption.

Originality/value
The paper reveals that developing powerful capabilities, good practices and a high level of maturity improve supply chain resilience.
The legality of cryptocurrency from an Islamic perspective: a research note
Authors: Khan Saleh Nawaz 
Published: August 2022

Purpose
Islamic scholars are not unanimous on the legality of cryptocurrency. Muslims are confused about the permissibility of cryptocurrency. Thus, this study aims to evaluate the cryptocurrency from Shariah’s perspective.

Design/methodology/approach
This study is qualitative and uses a deductive research approach. It drives conceptual and logical deduction from Qur'an and Hadith.

Findings
The cryptocurrency is an intangible currency without any precious metal or commodity backing. It does not possess any intrinsic value, and also its prices are highly volatile. On these grounds, cryptocurrency does not qualify as money in Islam.

Social implications
Cryptocurrency is not compatible with Islamic principles. It is not legal tender and is not backed by any government. Its prices are highly volatile, which opens the door for speculation. Muslims should avoid investing in it.

Originality/value
This study fulfills an identified need to evaluate cryptocurrency as money from Shariah’s perspective.
Culturally tailored substance use interventions for Indigenous people of North America: a systematic review
Authors: Richer Ariel M.S. , Roddy Ariel L. 
Published: August 2022

Purpose
The purpose of the current study is to conduct a systematic review of peer-reviewed work on culturally tailored interventions for alcohol and drug use in Indigenous adults in North America. Substance use has been reported as a health concern for many Indigenous communities. Indigenous groups experienced the highest drug overdose death rates in 2015, the largest percentage increase in the number of deaths over time from 1999 to 2015 compared to any other racial group. However, few Indigenous individuals report participating in treatment for alcohol or drug use, which may reflect the limited engagement that Indigenous groups have with treatment options that are accessible, effective and culturally integrative.

Design/methodology/approach
Electronic searches were conducted from 2000 to April 21, 2021, using PsycINFO, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, MEDLINE and PubMed. Two reviewers classified abstracts for study inclusion, resulting in 18 studies.

Findings
Most studies were conducted in the USA (89%). Interventions were largely implemented in Tribal/rural settings (61%), with a minority implemented in both Tribal and urban contexts (11%). Study samples ranged from 4 to 742 clients. Interventions were most often conducted in residential treatment settings (39%). Only one (6%) intervention focused on opioid use among Indigenous people. Most interventions addressed the use of both drugs and alcohol (72%), with only three (17%) interventions specifically intended to reduce alcohol use.

Originality/value
The results of this research lend insight into the characteristics of culturally integrative treatment options for Indigenous groups and highlight the need for increased investment in research related to culturally tailored treatment across the diverse landscape of Indigenous populations.
Microstructure and properties of ZnO-Bi2O3-based varistor ceramics via flash sintering
Authors: Jiang Ming , Shi Mengyang , Li Jiamao , Liu Juan , Zhang Lei , Qin Jian , Jiu Yongtao , Tang Bin , Xu Dong 
Published: August 2022

Purpose
This paper aims to study the effects of MnO2 on the ZnO–Bi2O3-based varistor prepared via flash sintering (FS)

Design/methodology/approach
MnO2-doped ZnO–Bi2O3-based varistors were successfully prepared by the FS with a step-wise increase of the .current in 60 s at the furnace temperature <750°C under the direct current electric field of 300 V cm−1. The FS process, microstructure and the electrical performance of ZnO–Bi2O3-based varistors were systematically investigated.

Findings
The doping of MnO2 significantly decreased the onset temperature of FS and improved the electrical performance of FS ZnO varistor ceramic. The sample with 0.5 mol% MnO2 doping shows the highest improvement, with the nonlinear coefficient of 18, the leakage current of 16.82 µA, the threshold voltage of 459 V/mm and the dielectric constant of 1,221 at 1 kHz.

Originality/value
FS is a wonderful technology to enhance ZnO varistors for its low energy consumption, and a short sintering time can reduce grain growth and inhabit Bi2O3 volatilize, yet few research studies work on that. In this research, the authors analyzed the FS process and improved the electrical characteristics through MnO2 doping.
Agency problems in the private pension system of Turkey: pension sector employee perspectives
Authors: Aslan Remziye Gül 
Published: August 2022

Purpose
This study aims to examine how the governance structure of the private pension system of Turkey affects the extent of agency problems through a qualitative exploratory analysis of the pension sector employees’ perspectives.

Design/methodology/approach
This study is based on qualitative exploratory research, which includes semi-structured interviews with 13 pension sector employees to investigate their perspectives on agency problems within Turkey’s private pension system. Data from interviews are analyzed by using the thematic content analysis method.

Findings
This study shows us that agency problems are prevalent in Turkey's private pension system, especially in the relations between pension company employees and participants. This study highlights four vulnerabilities of governance structure: the incapacity of governance structure to prevent pension companies as institutional agents from risky operations and transactions, the ability of local capital groups to use their controlling power for effecting fund management operations, the incapacity of the governance structure to prevent the employment of agents with inadequate qualifications, the lack of proper legal and regulatory framework for ensuring sufficient information disclosure to participants during contract-making and fund selection processes.

Originality/value
Previous research on the agency problems in the private pension schemes mostly investigated the issue from the viewpoint of participants. Thus, exploring agency problems from the agents’ point of view will be a contribution to the literature while illuminating the underlying structural problems within the system.
Effects of 10 add‐on HF‐rTMS treatment sessions on alcohol use and craving among detoxified inpatients with alcohol use disorder: a randomized sham‐controlled clinical trial
Authors: Hoven Monja , Schluter Renée S. , Schellekens Arnt F. , van Holst Ruth J. , Goudriaan Anna E. 
Published: August 2022

AbstractBackground and aimsAlcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic disorder with high relapse rates. There are currently few clinical trials of high frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (HF‐rTMS) to reduce alcohol use among AUD patients, and results are mixed. The current study tested the effect of 10 add‐on sessions of HF‐rTMS over the right dorsolateral pre‐frontal cortex (DLPFC) on alcohol use and craving.DesignSingle‐center, single blind sham‐controlled parallel‐group RCT (n = 80), with 3 and 6 months follow‐up.SettingClinical treatment center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.ParticipantsEighty detoxified and abstinent AUD inpatients in clinical treatment (20 females, average age = 44.35 years).InterventionTen sessions of active or sham HF‐rTMS (60 10 Hz trains of 5 sec at 110% motor threshold) over the right DLPFC on 10 consecutive work‐days.MeasurementsThe primary outcome measure is the number of abstinent days over 6‐month follow‐up (FU). Secondary outcome measures are craving over 6‐month FU (alcohol urge questionnaire and obsessive‐compulsive drinking scale), time to first relapse over 6‐month FU and grams of alcohol consumed over 6‐month FU. Additional outcome measures: full abstinence over 6‐month FU and treatment success over 12‐month FU.FindingsHF‐rTMS did not affect the number of abstinent days over 6 months FU [sham = 124 ± 65.9 days, active = 115 ± 69.8 days, difference: 9 days, 95% confidence interval (CI) = Poisson model: 0.578–3.547]. Moreover, HF‐rTMS did not affect craving (AUQ/OCDS) (sham = 15.38/5.28, active = 17.48/4.75, differences = 2.1/−0.53, 95% CI mixed‐effects model = −9.14 to 2.07/−1.44 to 2.40).ConclusionsThere was no clear evidence that high‐frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation over the right dorsolateral pre‐frontal cortex treatment has a long‐term positive effect on alcohol use or craving as add‐on treatment for alcohol use disorder. High treatment response at 6‐month follow‐up could have limited the possibility to find an effect.
Farm labor supply and fruit and vegetable production
Authors: Rutledge Zachariah , Mérel Pierre 
Published: August 2022

AbstractThis study provides econometric estimates of the effects of reductions in farm labor supply on the production of hand‐harvested fruits and vegetables. Using crop production and employment data from California counties, we estimate panel regressions linking farm employment to crop production outcomes. Because we exploit variation in equilibrium employment, as opposed to exogenous variation in the labor supply curve, we use an equilibrium displacement model to identify the most likely sources of estimation bias and conclude that our regression estimates should be interpreted as upper bounds for the effect of interest. Our results indicate that a 10% decrease in the farm labor supply (in terms of the number of workers) causes at most a 4.2% reduction in production in the top 10 fruit and vegetable producing counties. Production effects are channeled primarily through a reduction in harvested acreage, although we also uncover some effects on yield.
Urine eosinophil‐derived neurotoxin: A potential marker of activity in select eosinophilic disorders
Authors: Makiya Michelle A. , Khoury Paneez , Kuang Fei Li , Mata Alexis Dominique , Mahmood Sana , Bowman Abbie , Espinoza David , Kovacs Nicholas , Brown Thomas , Holland Nicole , Wetzler Lauren , Ware JeanAnne M. , Dyer Anne‐Marie , Akuthota Praveen , Bochner Bruce S. , Chinchilli Vernon M. , Gleich Gerald J. , Langford Carol , Merkel Peter A. , Specks Ulrich , Weller Peter F. , Wechsler Michael E. , Prussin Calman , Fay Michael P. , Klion Amy D. 
Published: August 2022

AbstractBackgroundBiomarkers of eosinophilic disease activity, especially in the context of novel therapies that reduce blood eosinophil counts, are an unmet need. Absolute eosinophil count (AEC) does not accurately reflect tissue eosinophilia or eosinophil activation. Therefore, the aims of this study were to compare the reliability of plasma and urine eosinophil major basic protein 1, eosinophil cationic protein, eosinophil‐derived neurotoxin (EDN), and eosinophil peroxidase measurement and to evaluate the usefulness of eosinophil granule protein (EGP) measurement for the assessment of disease activity in patients with eosinophil‐associated diseases treated with mepolizumab, benralizumab, or dexpramipexole.MethodsEosinophil granule protein concentrations were measured in serum, plasma, and urine from healthy volunteers and patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES), eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), and eosinophilic asthma using a multiplex assay.ResultsUrine EGP concentrations remained stable, whereas serum and plasma EGP concentrations increased significantly with delayed processing. Plasma (p) EDN, but not urine (u) EDN, concentration correlated with AEC and negatively correlated with prednisone dose. Both pEDN and uEDN decreased significantly following treatment of HES patients with benralizumab and EGPA patients with mepolizumab. uEDN appeared to increase with clinical relapse in both patient groups.ConclusionsMeasurement of EGP in urine is noninvasive and unaffected by cellular lysis. Although plasma and urine EDN concentrations showed a similar pattern following benralizumab and mepolizumab treatment, the lack of correlation between AEC or prednisone dose and uEDN concentrations suggests that measurement of uEDN may provide a potential biomarker of disease activity in patients with HES and EGPA.
Effects of inflammation on voriconazole levels: A systematic review
Authors: Li Xuejuan , Lai Fangyuan , Jiang Zhaohui , Li Meng , Chen Zebin , Cheng Junjie , Cui Hao , Wen Feiqiu 
Published: August 2022

AimsThis study aimed to review the studies evaluating the effect of the inflammatory state on voriconazole (VRZ) levels.MethodsThe study included randomized clinical trials, cohort studies, and case–control studies that focused on the influence of the inflammatory state on VRZ levels. Following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta‐analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, relevant articles published until 2021 were searched in several databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library.ResultsTwenty studies were included in this review, of which 15 described adult populations, three described paediatric populations, and two included both adult and paediatric populations. Seventeen studies used C‐reactive protein (CRP) as an indicator of inflammation, six described a dose–response relationship for the effect of inflammation represented by CRP on VRZ concentrations, and four examined the effect of CRP on the metabolic rate of VRZ.ConclusionsOur findings showed that the level of inflammation can significantly affect VRZ levels. However, the effect of inflammation on VRZ concentrations in children is controversial and must be analysed along with age. Clinicians dosing VRZ should take into account the patient's inflammatory state. The impact of inflammation on genotype‐based dosing decisions requires further study to explain the high pharmacokinetic variability of VRZ.
Lichen planus in Deutschland – Epidemiologie, Behandlung und Komorbidität. Eine retrospektive Krankenkassendatenanalyse
Authors: Schruf Eva , Biermann Mona HC , Jacob Josephine , Häckl Dennis , Reinhardt Maximilian , Hertl Michael , Wohlrab Johannes 
Published: August 2022

ZusammenfassungHintergrund und ZieleLichen planus (LP) ist eine chronisch entzündliche Hauterkrankung, die eine große Belastung für die betroffenen Patienten darstellt. Es liegen jedoch nur wenige Daten zu dieser Erkrankung vor. Ziel dieser Studie ist es, das Wissen über die Epidemiologie und die Behandlungsmuster des LP anhand von Abrechnungsdaten deutscher Krankenkassen zu erweitern.Patienten und MethodenDiese retrospektive Beobachtungsstudie nutzte die InGef‐Forschungsdatenbank. Es wurden prävalente und inzidente LP‐Patienten aus den Jahren 2015 und 2018 identifiziert. Für demografische Charakteristika, Behandlungsmuster und Komorbidität wurden deskriptive Statistiken berechnet.ErgebnisseDie Prävalenz des LP lag bei 95,9 und die Inzidenz bei 20,1 pro 100 000 Personen im Jahr 2018, was 79 605 prävalenten LP‐Fällen in Deutschland entspricht. Die erste LP‐Diagnose wurde in der Regel von einem Dermatologen oder Hausarzt gestellt. Drei Viertel der inzidenten und die Hälfte der prävalenten Patienten erhielten eine topische Therapie, meist ohne zusätzliche systemische Therapie. Die Komorbidität des LP stand im Einklang mit bereits bekannten Assoziationen.SchlussfolgerungenDie verfügbaren Therapieoptionen sind nach wie vor begrenzt, was den ungedeckten Bedarf an sicheren und wirksamen systemischen Behandlungsmodalitäten unterstreicht. Der LP ist häufig mit klinisch relevanter systemischer Komorbidität verbunden. Zusammengenommen könnten diese Beobachtungen zu einem verbesserten Verständnis der Krankheitslast führen und das diagnostische Bewusstsein für diese Erkrankung unter Klinikern schärfen.
S2k‐Leitlinie: Rosazea
Authors: Clanner‐Engelshofen Benjamin M. , Bernhard Dominik , Dargatz Sonja , Flaig Michael J. , Gieler Uwe , Kinberger Maria , Klövekorn Winfried , Kuna Anne‐Charlotte , Läuchli Severin , Lehmann Percy , Nast Alexander , Pleyer Uwe , Schaller Martin , Schöfer Helmut , Steinhoff Martin , Schwennesen Thomas , Werner Ricardo Niklas , Zierhut Manfred , Reinholz Markus 
Published: August 2022

ZusammenfassungDie vorliegende aktualisierte und auf S2k‐Niveau angehobene Leitlinie befasst sich mit der Diagnostik und der Therapie der Rosazea, bei welcher es sich um eine häufige, chronisch‐entzündliche Hauterkrankung handelt, die meist das Gesicht betrifft. Der Verlauf der Rosazea ist initial durch rezidivierende Erytheme, Teleangiektasien sowie Flushing gekennzeichnet. Später überwiegt die entzündliche Komponente, wobei es zu persistierenden Erythemen mit follikulären Papeln, Papulopusteln und Pusteln kommt. Die Bildung von Phymen, die meist an den Akren auftreten, stellt dabei die schwerste Ausprägung der Erkrankung dar. Zur Behandlung empfiehlt die interdisziplinäre Leitlinienkommission, die aus Vertretern der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft (DDG), des Berufsverbandes der Deutschen Dermatologen (BVDD), der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft (DOG), der Gesellschaft für Dermopharmazie (GD), der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft für Dermatologie und Venerologie (SGDV) und der Deutschen Rosazea Hilfe e. V. besteht, neben der Meidung von Triggerfaktoren, die topische Anwendung der Wirkstoffe Metronidazol, Azelainsäure oder Ivermectin. Zur symptomatischen Behandlung persistierender zentrofazialer Erytheme können zudem die Vasokonstriktoren Brimonidin oder Oxymetazolin topisch angewandt werden. Bei therapieresistenten sowie bei schweren Formen der Rosacea papulopustulosa wird eine systemische Therapie empfohlen. Hierfür ist niedrigdosiertes Doxycyclin das Präparat der 1. Wahl. Alternativ kann niedrigdosiertes Isotretinoin empfohlen werden. Für die okulären Rosazea kann neben einer Lidrandhygiene die topische Behandlung mit Ciclosporin‐haltigen Augentropfen, Azithromycin, Ivermectin oder Metronidazol empfohlen werden.