bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The The Effect of Professional Skepticism and Auditing Independency on Audit Performance with Emotional Quotient as Moderating Variable at PT. Bina Usaha Mandiri Sejahtera Medan
Authors: Susanto Susanto , Ronny Edward Yusuf , Sitepu Wilsa Road Betterment , Ginting Rasinta Ria 
Published: October 2022

Audit performance is the result of work achieved by internal auditor in carrying out his duties and responsibilities to be able to realize the goals, vision and mission of the company. This study was conducted to determine the empirical effect of Professional Skepticism and Audit Independence on Audit Performance with Emotional Quotient as a moderating variable. Total of population in this research are 54 internal auditor at PT. Bina Usaha Mandiri Sejahtera Medan. The sampling method used in this research is saturated sampling technique, and the number of samples obtained are 54 internal auditor. Analysis of data method used is Moderated Regression Analisys (MRA) using IBM SPSS Statistics application. The coefficient of determination obtained by using the value of Adjusted R Square was 0.752. This indicated that 75.2% of the variation of Audit Performance variables can be explained by variations in variables Professional Skepticism and Audit Independence. Simultaneous testing with a value of 81,323 shows that Professional Skepticism and Audit Independence have a positive and significant effect on Audit Performance. Based on the result, Professional Skepticism and Audit Independence have a positive significant effect on Audit Performance at PT. Bina Usaha Mandiri Sejahtera Medan. Meanwhile, Emotional Quotient is not able to moderate the relationship between Professional Skepticism on Audit Performance at PT. Bina Usaha Mandiri Sejahtera Medan and Emotional Quotient is not able to moderate the relationship between Audit Independence on Audit Performance at PT. Bina Usaha Mandiri Sejahtera Medan. Which means Emotional Quotient is a predictor variable that can be used as an intervening variable for future researchers.
Traces of Gender Equality in Indonesia
Authors: Yuspin Wardah , Aulia Shofiana Eka 
Published: October 2022

Gender is a topic that is always interesting to discuss, ranging from the problems in implementing gender equality anywhere and anytime, the pros and cons between supporters and opponents of gender, to the view of how religion views gender equality. The occurrence of violence against women makes gender equality campaigns always echoed by women activists, so that women have equal rights in all aspects of life. History records how in the Kartini era, women were considered as sidekicks with 3M tasks (macak, cook, manak), cultural values ​​that greatly influenced the roles of women and men in the public and domestic spheres from the Kartini era until now. Kartini is a symbol of women's emancipation, how Kartini's struggle against the powerlessness of women against the patriarchal culture that developed in that era. After the Kartini era, female figures emerged in the struggle for gender equality. The fact is that there are still a lot of people who consider it taboo if women take a role in the public sphere. Meanwhile, women need support from all levels of society, including the family, in carrying out real action to empower them. Whether we realize it or not, women's empowerment activities are very dependent on stigma and support from various parties, especially men. When the wider community realizes the importance of empowering women, surely Indonesia's development will experience rapid and sustainable development. Although there are many women activists who glorify and fight for gender equality, we still often encounter gender gaps. That is why, the author feels it is important to raise the theme of gender equality in this article. The author considers it very important to introduce the history of gender equality in Indonesia so that we all know how the struggle of female heroes in fighting for justice in the form of gender equality is.
Effect of Strategic Interventions on Reducing Transformer Vandalism: A Case of Kenya Power Limited
Authors: Tare Daniel , Sije Anthony 
Published: October 2022

Purpose: Electricity plays a significant role in the industrialization of a nation. However, frequent power outages caused by transformer vandalism result in high company losses and economic losses. The overall aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of strategic interventions that have been adopted by Kenya Power on reducing transformer vandalism. The study specifically aimed at effectiveness of strategic policies, human resource management and technical research development adopted by Kenya Power on reducing transformer vandalism. The study was supported by Defensible space theory, Manageable space theory and Physical design and kinetic management theory.
Methodology: A descriptive research design was employed in the study where the target population comprised of 128 managerial staffs in Kenya Power working at the firm’s headquarters in Nairobi comprising of senior managers, middle level managers and front line managers. A sample of 97 respondents was selected through Krejcie and Morgan sample table. The study utilized a five point Likert scale questionnaire in collecting data. The collected data was analyzed quantitatively through descriptive and inferential statistics and qualitatively through thematic analysis. The results were outlined in form of tables and figures.
Findings: The results established that the strategic interventions employed by KPLC such as strategic policies, human resource management and technical research development positively and significantly contributes to the reductions in the number of transformer vandalism cases. The results bears the implications that enhancing the strategic interventions leads to a reduction in the number of transformer vandalism in KPLC.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends to the management of Kenya Power and Lighting Company to enhance the levels of strategic policies, strategic human resource management practices and technical research and development since the practices leads to a reduction in the number of cases of transfer vandalism.
Vibrations of Phase-Lags on Electro-Magneto Nonlocal Elastic Solid with Voids in Generalized Thermoelastic Cylinder/Disk
Authors: Mehalwal Jai Chand , Sharma Sita Ram , Sharma Dinesh Kumar 
Published: October 2022

The stress-strain-temperature relations, strain-displacement relations and governing equations have been addressed for electro-magneto transversely isotropic nonlocal elastic hollow cylinder with voids in the reference of 3-phase-lag effect of heat conduction. The strength of the magnetic field proceeds in the direction of the z-axis of the hollow cylinder/disk. The simultaneous differential equations have been eliminated by applying elimination technique to obtain unknown field functions such as dilatation, equilibrated voids volume fraction, temperature, displacement and stresses. Free vibration analysis has been explored by applying stress free and thermally insulated/isothermal boundaries. Analytical results are verified by employing numerically analyzed results for unknown field functions and presented graphically for the vibrations of stress free field functions such as thermoelastric damping, frequencies and frequency-shift. The results have been authenticated by analyzing analytical and numerical results with existing literature with earlier published work. The study of present paper based on 3-phase-lag model of generalized thermoelasticity may receive better approach to allow voids and relaxation time parameters, which have many applications in the field of science, technology and engineering. The study may also be useful in the area of seismology for mining and drilling in the earth’s crust.
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The analysis for electro-magneto transversely isotropic nonlocal thermoelastic hollow cylinder with voids in the reference of 3-phase-lag effect of heat conduction
The strength of the magnetic field proceeds in the direction of the z-axis of the nonlocal thermoelastic hollow cylinder/disk
Free vibration analysis has been explored by applying stress free and thermally insulated/isothermal boundaries
Analytical results are verified by employing numerically analyzed results for unknown field functions and presented graphically for the vibrations of stress free field functions such as damping, frequencies and frequency-shift

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Physiological Effects of Condensed Tannins from Black Currant (Ribes nigrum L.) on Isolated Rat Duodenal Contraction
Authors: Klongsiriwet Chaweewan , Wungpanya Janyaporn , Salaemae Hanafarah , Thavonsuk Suchanan , Hiranyachattada Siriphun 
Published: October 2022

Condensed tannins (CTs) extracted from various plants have been shown to possess antioxidant, antidiabetic, anthelmintic, anti-palatable and anti-diarrhea activity. Black currant (Ribes nigrum L.), a native plant of northern Europe and Asia, is rich in phenolic compounds, including CTs. Among the biological activities of CTs, their astringent property is likely to affect gastrointestinal motility. This study aimed to investigate the physiological effect of CTs from black currant (R. nigrum L.) leaves on isolated rat duodenal contraction. Duodenal segments were fixed in organ baths containing carbogen aerated Krebs solution at the resting tension of 0.7 - 0.8 g. The frequency, amplitude, and tone of duodenal contraction were recorded. Either CTs or acetylcholine (ACh) were cumulatively added into the bath at the concentration of between 0.001 - 10 µg/mL and 10–8 - 10–4 M, respectively. The mechanisms of CTs and ACh actions were studied using muscarinic receptor antagonist (atropine, 1.55×10–5 M) and calcium channel blocker (verapamil, 10–6 M). It is found that CTs at the concentration between 0.001 - 10 µg/mL had no direct effect on duodenal frequency, amplitude, and tone of contraction, whereas ACh showed a significant increase in tonic contraction, was suppressed by atropine. Interestingly, in the presence of atropine and verapamil, CTs showed a further significant decrease in the amplitude of duodenal contraction compared to the effect of these 2 blockers alone. It is concluded that CTs would synergize the activity of the muscarinic receptor antagonist and the calcium channel blocker at duodenal enteric neurons or smooth muscle membrane. However, the use of CTs from black currant (R. nigrum L.) leaves to treat gastro-intestinal disorders while having muscarinic receptor antagonist or calcium channel blocker need cautions.
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Black currant (Ribes nigrum L.), a native plant of northern Europe and Asia, is rich in phenolic compounds including condensed tannins (CTs) and their astringent property is likely to affect gastrointestinal motility
CTs isolated from leaves of black currant (R. nigrum L.) at the physiological doses (0.001 - 10.0 µg/mL) have no direct effect on isolated rat duodenal contraction
CTs may possess the synergistic or additive effect with either atropine, a nonselective muscarinic receptor, or verapamil, a calcium channel blocker on duodenal amplitude of contraction

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Treatment Strategies for Sexual Dysfunction Associated With Psychotropic Medications
Authors: Tran Khai , Horton Jennifer 
Published: October 2022

For antipsychotic-related sexual dysfunction, 1 guideline recommends switching to aripiprazole or another non-hyperprolactinemic antipsychotic as the first option. Alternatively, the guideline recommends adjunctive treatment with aripiprazole, or switching to antipsychotics that have less impact on sexual function. Another guideline recommends adding estrogen or testosterone treatment to the antipsychotic medication to assist sexual dysfunction in women.
For antidepressant-related sexual dysfunction, 1 guideline recommends switching to agomelatine or to a non-serotonergic drug or fluvoxamine as first option. Alternatively, the guideline recommends switching to a partially non-serotonergic antidepressant, adding antidotes, or using vaginal lubricants.
Ferri-taramite, a new member of the amphibole supergroup, from the Jakobsberg Mn–Fe deposit, Värmland, Sweden
Authors: Holtstam Dan , Cámara Fernando , Karlsson Andreas , Skogby Henrik , Zack Thomas 
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Ferri-taramite (IMA CNMNC 2021-046), ideally
ANaB(CaNa)C(Mg3Fe23+)(Si6Al2)O22W(OH)2,
occurs in skarn from the Jakobsberg manganese mine, Värmland, Sweden.
Associated minerals are celsian, phlogopite, aegirine-augite, andradite, hancockite,
melanotekite, microcline (var. hyalophane), calcite, baryte, prehnite,
macedonite and oxyplumboroméite. Conditions of formation, close to peak
metamorphism (at circa 650 ∘C and 0.4 GPa), include silica
undersaturation, a slightly peralkaline character and relatively high
oxygen fugacities. Ferri-taramite forms poikiloblastic crystals up to 5 mm
and is dark brownish black with a yellowish grey streak. The amphibole is
brittle with an uneven to splintery fracture. Cleavage parallel to
{110} is good. Hardness (Mohs) is ∼ 6,
and Dcalc=3.227(5) g cm−3. Holotype ferri-taramite
has the experimental unit formula
A(Na0.79K0.16Pb0.01)Σ0.96B(Ca1.26Na0.72Mn0.022+)Σ2C(Mg2.66Mn0.582+Fe0.162+Zn0.02Fe1.263+
Al0.26Ti0.06)Σ5.00T(Al1.86Si6.14)Σ8O22W(OH)2, based on chemical analyses (EDS, laser-ablation ICP-MS) and
spectroscopic (Mössbauer, infrared) and single-crystal X-ray
diffraction data. The mineral is optically biaxial (–), with α=1.670(5), β=1.680(5) and γ=1.685(5) in white light and
2Vmeas=70(10)∘ and 2Vcalc=70.2∘.
Ferri-taramite is distinctly pleochroic in transmitted light, with X pale
yellow, Y dark brown, Z yellowish brown and absorption Y>Z>X. The eight strongest reflections in the X-ray powder pattern
(d values (in Å), Irel, hkl) are 8.44, 60, 110; 3.392, 25, 131;
3.281, 39, 240; 3.140, 100, 310; 2.816, 45, 330; 2.7104, 38, 151;
1.3654, 26, 461; and 1.4451, 33, 6‾61. Refined unit-cell parameters from
single-crystal diffraction data are a=9.89596(13), b=18.015(2), c=5.32164(7) Å, β=105.003(13)∘ and V=916.38(2) Å3 for Z=2. Refinement of the crystal structure yielded R=2.26 % for 2722 reflections with Io>2σ(I). The
Mn2+ and Fe2+ ions show preference for the M1 and M3 octahedrally
coordinated sites, whereas Fe3+ is strongly ordered at M2. The A-group
cations, K and Na, are split over two subsites, A(m) and A(2), respectively.
High-resolution drought simulations and comparison to soil moisture observations in Germany
Authors: Boeing Friedrich , Rakovec Oldrich , Kumar Rohini , Samaniego Luis , Schrön Martin , Hildebrandt Anke , Rebmann Corinna , Thober Stephan , Müller Sebastian , Zacharias Steffen , Bogena Heye , Schneider Katrin , Kiese Ralf , Attinger Sabine , Marx Andreas 
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Germany's 2018–2020 consecutive drought events resulted in multiple sectors – including agriculture, forestry, water management, energy
production, and transport – being impacted. High-resolution information systems are key to preparedness for such extreme drought events. This study evaluates the new
setup of the one-kilometer German drought monitor (GDM), which is based on daily soil moisture (SM) simulations from the mesoscale hydrological
model (mHM). The simulated SM is compared against a set of diverse observations from single profile measurements, spatially distributed sensor
networks, cosmic-ray neutron stations, and lysimeters at 40 sites in Germany. Our results show that the agreement of simulated and observed
SM dynamics in the upper soil (0–25 cm) are especially high in the vegetative active period (0.84 median correlation R) and lower in
winter (0.59 median R). The lower agreement in winter results from methodological uncertainties in both simulations and observations. Moderate but
significant improvements between the coarser 4 km resolution setup and the ≈ 1.2 km resolution GDM in the agreement to
observed SM dynamics is observed in autumn (+0.07 median R) and winter (+0.12 median R). Both model setups display similar correlations to
observations in the dry anomaly spectrum, with higher overall agreement of simulations to observations with a larger spatial footprint. The higher
resolution of the second GDM version allows for a more detailed representation of the spatial variability of SM, which is particularly beneficial
for local risk assessments. Furthermore, the results underline that nationwide drought information systems depend both on appropriate simulations of
the water cycle and a broad, high-quality, observational soil moisture database.
Effects of topographic and meteorological parameters on the surface area loss of ice aprons in the Mont Blanc massif (European Alps)
Authors: Kaushik Suvrat , Ravanel Ludovic , Magnin Florence , Yan Yajing , Trouve Emmanuel , Cusicanqui Diego 
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Ice aprons (IAs) are part of the critical components of the Alpine cryosphere. As a result of the changing climate over the past few decades, deglaciation has resulted in a surface decrease of IAs, which has not yet been documented, except for a few specific examples. In this study, we quantify the effects of climate change on IAs since the mid-20th century in the Mont Blanc massif (western European Alps). We then evaluate the role of meteorological parameters and the local topography in the behaviour of IAs. We precisely mapped the surface areas of 200 IAs using high-resolution aerial and satellite photographs from 1952, 2001, 2012 and 2019. From the latter inventory, the surface area of the present individual IAs ranges from 0.001 to 0.04 km2. IAs have lost their surface area over the past 70 years, with an alarming increase since the early 2000s. The total area, from 7.93 km2 in 1952, was reduced to 5.91 km2 in 2001 (−25.5 %) before collapsing to 4.21 km2 in 2019 (−47 % since 1952). We performed a regression analysis using temperature and precipitation proxies to better understand the effects of meteorological parameters on IA surface area variations. We found a strong correlation between both proxies and the relative area loss of IAs, indicating the significant influence of the changing climate on the evolution of IAs. We also evaluated the role of the local topographic factors in the IA area loss. At a regional scale, factors like direct solar radiation and elevation influence the behaviour of IAs, while others like curvature, slope and size of the IAs seem to be rather important on a local scale.
A fish market survey using a novel PCR-sequencing-based protocols for the identification of commercial significant fish species
Authors: Ali Ashraf , Di Taranto Pietro , Parisi Antonio , Del Sambro Laura , Iannacci Antonio , Belluscio Donatella , Debernardis Daniela Paola , Normanno Giovanni 
Published: October 2022

This study developed a simple, specific, and affordable PCR-sequencing-COI gene-based protocol for the simultaneous identification of some important commercial fish species: Merluccius merluccius, Lates niloticus, Gadus morhua, Ruvettus pretiosus, Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, Epinephelus spp. For this study, a local market survey on fish was carried out to evaluate the application of labelling laws and to detect fraudulent actions using the developed PCR protocols. Ten specimens of each fish species of interest were obtained from wholesale fishery plants and were utilized for the protocol development. DNA was extracted from the individual samples and quantified. DNA isolates were subjected to end-point PCR and the PCR products were sequenced. For the identification of fish species, novel species-specific primers were developed by the program "Primer Express 3.0" and by the software “Primer-BLAST” to amplify fragments of 200 bp, 250 bp, 300 and 562 bp, 350 bp, 400 bp and 522 bp within the COI gene for M. merluccius, L. niloticus, G. morhua, R. pretiosus, P. hypophthalmus, Epinephelus spp., respectively. Single PCR was performed using DNA isolates and developed primers for each fish species of interest. After sequencing, the isolates were compared with the selected sequences of the COI gene and showed a similarity ranging from 99 to 100%. Among 43 samples obtained for the survey, 19 (44.2%) were mislabelled, with 18 (41.9%) mislabelled samples from local fisheries and fish marketplaces and 1 (2.32%) from hypermarket stores. Among fish samples purchased at local fisheries and fish marketplaces, fraudulent actions were observed more frequently in fish slices (100%) than fish fillets (65%). Regarding fish fillets, out of four samples labelled as grouper, three were L. niloticus and one P. hypophthalmus. Two fillets marketed as cod were substituted with L. niloticus. Five samples labelled as “fillet” and two samples labelled as “perch” were identified as P. hypophthalmus. Regarding fish slices, all samples marketed as grouper (E. marginatus) were slices of R. pretiosus. The single case of mislabelling detected from fishery products purchased at hypermarket stores was a sample of “Spinycheek grouper” (Epinephelus diacanthus) that was indicated on label as “Grouper” (Epinephelus marginatus). In summary, our work highlights the need for continuous surveillance of the commercialization of fishery products, to reduce the number of fraud cases that happen in the market. Furthermore, our protocols based on PCR techniques could be useful for quality control of fresh finfish and to strengthen controls on the most frequent fraudulent actions of marketed fishery products.
Predictive value of inflammatory indices: a prospective study in critical oncological patients
Authors: Pedrosa Aline Pereira , Martucci Renata Brum , Oliveira Livia Costa de , Do Amaral Paes Tatiana Cathoud , Peres Wilza Arantes Ferreira 
Published: October 2022

The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of inflammatory indices and survival in critical cancer patients. This is a prospective, observational cohort study in which patients were followed up for 28 days after admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a reference hospital specialized in oncology. The neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte/lymphocyte ratio (MLR), platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and modified Glasgow Prognostic Score (mGPS) were calculated within 24 hours of admission to the ICU. Spearman’s correlation, Kaplan-Meier survival curve, and Cox regression were used to associate the selected variables with survival. One hundred patients were selected, 78% of whom had active cancer, and 27 of whom died. Patients with mGPS 1 and 2 had a lower probability of 28-day survival and were 4.1 times more likely to die than the patients with mGPS 0. mGPS is a better predictor of survival than NLR, PLR, and MLR in critically ill patients diagnosed with solid tumors. Further studies are needed to establish the precise cutoff point for mGPS in relation to mortality and to assess its applicability in clinical practice.
Keywords: inflammation; critical care; neoplasms; prognosis.
Implementation of the right to privacy in the Republic of Kosovo
Authors: Hajdari Petrit , Nimani Petrit , Hebibi Dashnim , Maloku Artan 
Published: October 2022

The right to privacy, as one of the fundamental human rights, derives from the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo (RKS, 2008, Chapter II, Article 36, p. 11) and is enforced through the Law on Personal Data Protection, based on whose independent authority that has been established to oversee the implementation of this law in the public as well the private Sector. During the eight-year period, since the authority that takes care of the respect of citizens' privacy by controllers of personal data from the public and private sector, has been established, the current situation suggests that much more work needs to be done in order to establish a steady trust by citizens and their data’s to be considered safe. This paper will present the current state of respect for the privacy rights and the challenges of the relevant authority, being limited mainly in the last decade, despite the fact that the mandated authority to oversee the implementation of rules covering this area has been established only eight years ago (2011, Decision).