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Prediction and Interpretation of Residual Bearing Capacity of Cfst Columns under Impact Loads Based Interpretable Stacking Fusion Modeling
Authors: Yang Guangchao , Yang Ran , Zhang Jian
Published: November 2023

The utilization of Concrete-filled steel Tubular (CFST) columns is increasingly widespread. However, the assessment of the residual bearing capacity of CFST columns currently relies mainly on costly and time-consuming experiments and numerical simulations. In this study, we propose a machine learning-based model for rapidly identifying the residual bearing capacity of CFST columns. The results demonstrate that the predictions of the proposed Stacking-KRXL model align well with the actual values, with most prediction errors falling within ±10%. The RSquared value of 0.97 significantly surpasses that of other methods. The stability and robustness of the model are analyzed. Additionally, the Shapley additive explanations method is applied for global and local interpretations, revealing positive or negative correlations between different parameters and the residual bearing capacity of CFST columns, mainly influenced by the concrete area in the core region.
Video Transect-Based Coral Demographic Investigation
Authors: Kayal Mohsen , Mevrel Eva , Ballard Jane
Published: November 2023

Demographic studies that quantify species’ performances for survival, growth, and reproduction are powerful means to characterize sources of demographic bottlenecks and predict community dynamics. However, they require fine-scale surveys of populations in the field, and are often too effort-intensive to be replicable at a large scale and in the long term. We developed a standardized digital approach for extracting demographic data on species’ abundances, sizes, and positions within video transects, enabling back-from-the-field data acquisition and therefore optimizing time spent in the field. The approach is based on manual species identification, size measurements, and mapping in video transects, mimicking what is traditionally performed in the field, though it can be automated in the future with the deployment of artificial intelligence. We illustrate our approach using video surveys of a reef-building coral community in New Caledonia. The results characterize the composition of the coral community and demographic performances as key ecological indicators of coral reef health, shed light on species’ life strategies and constraints to their demographics, and open paths for further quantitative investigations. Key findings include the diversity of life strategies with contrasting levels of investment in survival, growth, and reproduction found among the six taxa dominating the coral community (Acropora, Montipora, Porites, Galaxea, Favia, Millepora), indicating the diversity of demographic paths to ecological success. Our results also indicate that several species have adapted mechanisms to prevail under limiting hydrodynamic environments through the propagation of coral fragments. Our approach facilitates image-based demographic investigations, supporting endeavors in ecology and ecosystem management.
An Assessment of the Epicenter Location and Surroundings of the 24 January 2020 Sivrice Earthquake, SE Türkiye
Authors: Yurur Mehmet Tekin , Kocaman Sultan , Tavus Beste , Gokceoglu Candan
Published: November 2023

The Sivrice earthquake (Mw 6.8) occurred on 24 January 2020 along the East Anatolian Fault (EAF) zone of Türkiye, and epicentral information and focal mechanism solutions were published by two national and six international seismic stations. Here, we analyzed epicentral locations and the major fault trace using aerial photogrammetric images taken two days after, and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) interferometry. Although the focal mechanism solutions were similar, the epicenters were largely displaced. Several bright lineaments with a stair-like geometry were observed in aerial images of the Euphrates River channel along the fault trace. These lineaments, also called en echelon fractures in structural geology, are like right-lateral segments of a fault plane aligning the river channel, cut and offset by those similar in trend with the EAF and with alignments of a left lateral sense, as is the EAF motion sense. We interpret that the river local channel follows a right-lateral fault structure. The traces were lost a few days later, which proves the essentiality of remote sensing technologies for obtaining precise information in large regions. The time series analysis for one year period from Sentinel-1 SAR data also illustrated the displacements in the region sourced from the earthquake.
Erythrocyte Folyl Polyglutamate Synthetase Activity Profiling as a Potential Tool for the Prediction of Methotrexate Efficacy and Toxicity in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Kumar Amar , Arain Mudassar Iqbal , Bhadbhade Pooja , Funk Ryan
Published: November 2023

Methotrexate (MTX) is the cornerstone of therapy in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, its efficacy and toxicity are variable and remain unpredictable. Interindividual variation in the metabolism of MTX by the enzyme folyl polyglutamate synthetase (FPGS) has been associated with response variability in RA. In this work, we propose the development of a FPGS phenotyping assay that can be evaluated as a tool for the prediction of efficacy and toxicity in patients with RA prior to initiating MTX therapy. FPGS activity was measured in erythrocyte lysate by monitoring methotrexate polyglutamate (MTX + Glun) formation using ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem–mass spectrometry (UPLC/MS/MS). Erythrocyte FPGS activity was measured in newly diagnosed RA (n = 35) and osteoarthritis (n = 7) patients. The enzymatic assay was optimized for measuring FPGS activity in 25 µL of packed erythrocytes over two hours. The coefficient of variation for intra- and inter-day analysis was found to be 5% and 12%, respectively. The method was used to measure FPGS enzyme kinetics, resulting in a mean (SD) Km of 30.3 (4.8) µM and a Vmax of 612 (193) pmol MTX + Glu2/h/mL of packed erythrocytes. Mean (SD) erythrocyte FPGS activity in patients with RA was found to be 445.93 (344.50) pmol MTX + Glu2/h/mL and with a 26-fold difference in the range (range: 83–2179 pmol MTX + Glu2/h/mL) whereas for patients with OA, it was found to be 409.80 (157.66) pmol MTX + Glu2/h/mL with a 3.5-fold difference in the range (range: 200.95–683.93 pmol MTX + Glu2/h/mL). Monitoring erythrocyte FPGS activity may be a feasible strategy of phenotyping for methotrexate efficacy and toxicity in patients with RA.
Identifying Barriers and Expectations in MaaS: Users’ and Stakeholders’ Perspective
Authors: Nikiforiadis Andreas , Tsavdari Despoina , Mizaras Vasilis , Ayfantopoulou Georgia
Published: November 2023

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is an innovative urban mobility concept that aims to provide a competitive alternative to the use of private cars, by integrating various transportation services. Until today, limited MaaS schemes have been implemented and, in most cases, without succeeding to justify the hype. For achieving the goals of MaaS it is essential to capture holistically the expectations and barriers, as perceived by both the end-users and the various involved stakeholders. This paper aims to bridge this gap, by conducting two surveys in the city of Thessaloniki, Greece; the first survey targeted local authorities, organizations and mobility providers, while the second survey focused on (potential) end-users. The responses of stakeholders were analyzed through the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method, in order to identify the importance of barriers and expectations. On the other hand, the responses of end-users were analyzed statistically and two ordered logit models were developed for identifying the characteristics of those that are more likely to adopt MaaS. The results of the analyses indicate that there is a loop between MaaS and private car usage; on the one hand, the dominance of private cars hinders the adoption of MaaS, but on the other hand, MaaS can be a “tool” for encountering car domination. The results also enhance the idea that public transport is an essential component of MaaS.
Geospatial Tools for Determining Visitor Carrying Capacity in Tourist Streets and Public Spaces of Historic Centres
Authors: Orozco Carpio Patricio R. , Viñals María José , Escudero Pablo A. , Rolim Renan C. V. S.
Published: November 2023

This paper presents a methodology for using geospatial tools to enact efficient tourism planning and management in streets and other public spaces in historic centres. The study uses 3D laser scanning, GIS, and spatial data processing techniques to analyse the visitor carrying capacity of streets near cultural attractions. The methodology was tested on Miguelete Street in València (Spain), next to the Cathedral. The results show that these digital tools are efficient and accurate for the spatial analysis of visitor carrying capacity studies.
Pathogen Pollution: Viral Diseases Associated with Poor Sanitation in Brazil
Authors: Ellwanger Joel Henrique , Chies José Artur Bogo
Published: November 2023

Brazil faces many types of pollution, including atmospheric CO2 pollution due to Amazon deforestation, pollution by heavy metals, microplastics, pesticides, pathogens, and other classes of environmental contaminants. Pathogen pollution refers to (I) the introduction of a pathogen to a new host species or population and (II) a concept used in the study of pathogenic organisms in water or terrestrial ecosystems. Anthropogenic activities are the leading forces of pathogen pollution in both contexts previously cited. In this Opinion article, we discuss the impacts of pathogen pollution on public health, infectious diseases emergence, and ecosystems using mosquito- and water-borne viral diseases in Brazil as case studies. Finally, we advocate improvements and expansion in sanitation systems, considering sewage treatment and soil waste management, as an umbrella factor to minimize risks and spreading of pathogen pollution in Brazil.
Integrating Embeddings from Multiple Protein Language Models to Improve Protein O-GlcNAc Site Prediction
Authors: Pokharel Suresh , Pratyush Pawel , Ismail Hamid D. , Ma Junfeng , KC Dukka B.
Published: November 2023

O-linked β-N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc) is a distinct monosaccharide modification of serine (S) or threonine (T) residues of nucleocytoplasmic and mitochondrial proteins. O-GlcNAc modification (i.e., O-GlcNAcylation) is involved in the regulation of diverse cellular processes, including transcription, epigenetic modifications, and cell signaling. Despite the great progress in experimentally mapping O-GlcNAc sites, there is an unmet need to develop robust prediction tools that can effectively locate the presence of O-GlcNAc sites in protein sequences of interest. In this work, we performed a comprehensive evaluation of a framework for prediction of protein O-GlcNAc sites using embeddings from pre-trained protein language models. In particular, we compared the performance of three protein sequence-based large protein language models (pLMs), Ankh, ESM-2, and ProtT5, for prediction of O-GlcNAc sites and also evaluated various ensemble strategies to integrate embeddings from these protein language models. Upon investigation, the decision-level fusion approach that integrates the decisions of the three embedding models, which we call LM-OGlcNAc-Site, outperformed the models trained on these individual language models as well as other fusion approaches and other existing predictors in almost all of the parameters evaluated. The precise prediction of O-GlcNAc sites will facilitate the probing of O-GlcNAc site-specific functions of proteins in physiology and diseases. Moreover, these findings also indicate the effectiveness of combined uses of multiple protein language models in post-translational modification prediction and open exciting avenues for further research and exploration in other protein downstream tasks. LM-OGlcNAc-Site’s web server and source code are publicly available to the community.
Assessing Acetabular Index Angle in Infants: A Deep Learning-Based Novel Approach
Authors: Jan Farmanullah , Rahman Atta , Busaleh Roaa , Alwarthan Haya , Aljaser Samar , Al-Towailib Sukainah , Alshammari Safiyah , Alhindi Khadeejah Rasheed , Almogbil Asrar , Bubshait Dalal A. , Ahmed Mohammed Imran Basheer
Published: November 2023

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a disorder characterized by abnormal hip development that frequently manifests in infancy and early childhood. Preventing DDH from occurring relies on a timely and accurate diagnosis, which requires careful assessment by medical specialists during early X-ray scans. However, this process can be challenging for medical personnel to achieve without proper training. To address this challenge, we propose a computational framework to detect DDH in pelvic X-ray imaging of infants that utilizes a pipelined deep learning-based technique consisting of two stages: instance segmentation and keypoint detection models to measure acetabular index angle and assess DDH affliction in the presented case. The main aim of this process is to provide an objective and unified approach to DDH diagnosis. The model achieved an average pixel error of 2.862 ± 2.392 and an error range of 2.402 ± 1.963° for the acetabular angle measurement relative to the ground truth annotation. Ultimately, the deep-learning model will be integrated into the fully developed mobile application to make it easily accessible for medical specialists to test and evaluate. This will reduce the burden on medical specialists while providing an accurate and explainable DDH diagnosis for infants, thereby increasing their chances of successful treatment and recovery.
Effect of Location, Disinfection, and Building Materials on the Presence and Richness of Culturable Mycobiota through Oligotrophic Drinking Water Systems
Authors: Novak Babič Monika , Marolt Gregor , Imperl Jernej , Breskvar Martin , Džeroski Sašo , Gunde-Cimerman Nina
Published: November 2023

Safe drinking water is a constant challenge due to global environmental changes and the rise of emerging pathogens—lately, these also include fungi. The fungal presence in water greatly varies between sampling locations. Little is known about fungi from water in combination with a selection of materials used in water distribution systems. Our research was focused on five water plants located in the Pannonian Plain, Slovenia. Sampled water originated from different natural water sources and was subjected to different cleaning methods before distribution. The average numbers of fungi from natural water, water after disinfection, water at the first sampling point in the water network, and water at the last sampling point were 260, 49, 64, and 97 CFU/L, respectively. Chlorination reduced the number of fungi by a factor of 5, but its effect decreased with the length of the water network. The occurrence of different fungi in water and on materials depended on the choice of material. The presence of the genera Aspergillus, Acremonium, Furcasterigmium, Gliomastix, and Sarocladium was mostly observed on cement, while Cadophora, Cladosporium, Cyphellophora, and Exophiala prevailed on metals. Plastic materials were more susceptible to colonization with basidiomycetous fungi. Opportunistically pathogenic fungi were isolated sporadically from materials and water and do not represent a significant health risk for water consumers. In addition to cultivation data, physico-chemical features of water were measured and later processed with machine learning methods, revealing the sampling location and water cleaning processes as the main factors affecting fungal presence and richness in water and materials in contact with water.
Clinical Phenotype and Outcomes of Indo-Asian Patients with ANCA-Associated Glomerulonephritis in the North West, UK
Authors: Floyd Lauren , Storrar Joshua , Pramanik Sanjeev , Morris Adam D. , Sinha Smeeta , Brix Silke R. , Kalra Philip A. , Dhaygude Ajay P.
Published: November 2023

ANCA-associated vasculitides (AAV) are rare, autoimmune conditions associated with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and mortality. Data have predominately been from White populations of European ancestry although geographical differences are well documented. Few studies have looked at the incidence, phenotype and clinical outcomes of ethnic minority patients, in particular Indo-Asian populations. A two-center, retrospective cohort study was conducted of patients with ANCA-associated glomerulonephritis (AAGN), self-identifying as Indo-Asian in the North West, UK between 2009 and 2023. A control group of White patients was identified from the same databases and recruited consecutively in relation to the original cohort of Indo-Asian patients. A total of 66 patients were included, 24 patients of Indo-Asian ethnicity and a control cohort of 42 patients of White ethnicity. Indo-Asian patients had a lower median age at diagnosis (53.0 vs. 57.5 years, p = 0.15) and there was an increased prevalence of diabetes mellitus (33.3% vs. 4.8%, p = 0.002) and a higher incidence of previous TB exposure (12.5% vs. 0%, p = 0.019). Outcomes including relapse, ESKD and mortality were similar. We demonstrated an increased crude incidence of AAGN in Indo-Asian patients in the UK compared to similar epidemiological studies. Consideration needs to be given to epidemiological and genetic research, achieved by collaboration and broader recruitment in clinical trials.
High-Frequency Ipsilesional versus Low-Frequency Contralesional Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation after Stroke: Differential Effects on Ipsilesional Upper Extremity Motor Recovery
Authors: Petruseviciene Laura , Sack Alexander T. , Kubilius Raimondas , Savickas Raimondas
Published: November 2023

Background and Objectives: Stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide; therefore, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is being widely studied and clinically applied to improve motor deficits in the affected arm. However, recent studies indicate that the function of both arms can be affected after stroke. It currently remains unknown how various TMS methods affect the function of the ipsilesional upper extremity. Materials and Methods: Thirty-five subacute stroke patients with upper extremity motor deficits were enrolled in this study and randomly allocated into three groups, receiving either (1) low-frequency rTMS over the contralesional hemisphere; (2) high-frequency rTMS over the ipsilesional hemisphere; or (3) no stimulation. Experimental groups received 10 rTMS sessions over two weeks alongside standard rehabilitation, and the control group received the same procedures except for rTMS. Both affected and unaffected upper extremity motor function was evaluated using hand grip strength and Functional Independence Measure (FIM) tests before and after rehabilitation (7 weeks apart). Results: All groups showed significant improvement in both the affected and unaffected hand grip and FIM scores (p < 0.05). HF-rTMS led to a notably higher increase in unaffected hand grip strength than the control group (p = 0.007). There was no difference in the improvement in affected upper extremity motor function between the groups. The FIM score increase was lower in the control group compared to experimental groups, although not statistically significant. Conclusions: This study demonstrates the positive effect of ipsilesional HF-rTMS on the improvement in unaffected arm motor function and reveals the positive effect of both LF- and HF-rTMS on the affected upper extremity motor function recovery.
Minimally Invasive Open Reduction and Maintenance Technique for Anterior Sacrococcygeal Dislocation: A Case Report
Authors: Kim Chang-Hyun , Yoon Sung-Joon , Wang Soon-Do , Kim Woo-Jong , Hong Chang-Hwa
Published: November 2023

Anterior dislocation of the coccyx is rare, but it can occur due to trauma. Conservative treatment is usually performed. However, dislocation reduction may be required to control severe pain in the acute phase or to prevent chronic complications. If manual reduction fails, open reduction is required. The extent of the incision and the method used to maintain the reduction should be considered during open reduction. A 56-year-old male patient experienced a dislocation of the sacrococcygeal joint after falling backwards. Despite conservative treatment, the patient complained of persistent pain during sitting and when using the bathroom. A manual reduction was attempted but failed. We performed joystick reduction via minimal incision and maintained the reduction using a one-strand trans-osseous suture passing through the skin. The patient was advised to use a soft cushion when sitting or lying down for four weeks after surgery. The supine position was not restricted. The patient’s symptoms significantly improved after surgery. At the 6-month follow-up, the sacrococcygeal joint showed good alignment and no surgical complications occurred. During the treatment of sacrococcygeal dislocation, the rapid alleviation of acute pain and minimizing potential complications are key points. If open reduction is needed, the minimally invasive reduction technique with a one-strand trans-osseous suture may offer patient satisfaction and a good surgical outcome.
Decreased Penetration Mechanism of Ranitidine Due to Application of Sodium Sulfobutyl Ether-β-Cyclodextrin
Authors: Yang Rui , Zhang Jing , Huang Jiaqi , Wang Xiaofeng , Yang Huiying , Jin Qingri
Published: November 2023

Permeability has an important effect on drug absorption. In this study, the effect of different concentrations of sodium sulfobutyl ether-β-cyclodextrin (SBE-β-CD) on the absorption of ranitidine was investigated to examine the mechanism of permeability changes. The results of a parallel artificial membrane permeability assay (PAMPA) showed that increasing the concentration of sodium sulfobutyl ether-β-cyclodextrin, 0, 0.12% (w/v), 0.36% (w/v) and 3.6% (w/v), respectively, caused the apparent permeability coefficient of ranitidine to decrease to 4.62 × 10−5, 4.5 × 10−5, 3.61 × 10−5 and 1.08 × 10−5 in Caco-2 cells, respectively. The same results were obtained from an oral pharmacokinetic study in rats. Further studies indicated that SBE-β-CD significantly increased the zeta potential of ranitidine. SBE-β-CD interacted with ranitidine charges to form a complex that reduced ranitidine permeability, and SBE-β-CD should be chosen with caution for drugs with poor permeability.
Communicating the Turkish Military Strength and Organisation after the Crusader Defeat at Nicopolis: Comparing Philippe de Mézières’s Une Epistre lamentable, Honorat Bovet’s L’Apparicion Maistre Jehan de Meun and Bertrandon de la Broquière’s Le Voyage d’Outremer
Authors: Kocabıyıkoğlu Çecen Zeynep
Published: November 2023

The outcome of the Nicopolis crusade (1396)—a crushing victory for the Ottoman Turks over a crusader army led by Franco-Burgundian knights—had particularly deep resonances in the Kingdom of France. This was reflected in several contemporary works that lamented and/or criticised the crusaders’ defeat. Among these, Philippe de Mézières’s Une Epistre lamentable (1397) and Honorat Bovet’s L’Apparicion Maistre Jehan de Meun (1398) are of special note because they contain not only remarkable reflections on the campaign but also interesting observations on the successful Ottomans. Their praise of the Turks, especially regarding their military organisation and discipline, served both to criticise the crusaders’ own lack of discipline but also to present an example for them to follow in order to avenge the defeat. As Nicopolis marked the beginning of a Burgundian claim to champion the crusading movement, these works were primarily addressed to the Duke of Burgundy, among other European princes and nobility. In the mid-fifteenth century, Duke Philip the Good would carry this claim to its zenith by several undertakings that included sending envoys to the East to gather information about the enemy. One of these envoys, Bertrandon de la Broquière, visited the Ottoman lands in 1432–1433 and some twenty years later wrote his Le Voyage d’Outremer to communicate the observations and intelligence gathered during his journey. The fact that this work, written almost six decades after Nicopolis, contains multiple allusions to the defeat, in addition to similar portrayals and comments on the Turks within the two earlier works, can be taken to suggest a continuity in Western military portrayals of the Turks from Nicopolis onwards.
Transcribing the Sacred in the Printing Era: A Study of Handwritten Buddhist Canon during the Northern Song Dynasty
Authors: Zhang Yuyu
Published: November 2023

In an era marked by the advent of advanced printing technology during the Northern Song period, the tradition of transcribing the Buddhist canon endured rather than promptly fading away. This persistence is particularly noteworthy in the 10th to early 12th centuries when handwritten copies of the canon coexisted with the emerging prevalence of block-printed versions. Notably, the monasteries in the Jiangnan 江南 region remained prolific producers of handwritten copies. This article adopts a socio-political perspective to elucidate the coexistence of handwritten and block-printed copies. It delves into the dynamics of canon replication within a specific temporal and geographical context, unveiling a broader tableau of handwritten copies in the printing era. This exploration necessitates an examination of the intricate interplay between the state, the canon, and Jiangnan society. This study contends that the state’s printing policies before the Xining 熙寧 period (1068–1077), which rigorously regulated the production and dissemination of canonical texts, constituted a pivotal factor in sustaining the tradition of handwritten copies. Furthermore, it identifies a sustained societal demand for possessing the canon for constructing the zhuanlun zang 轉輪藏 (revolving wheel storage cabinet), which was most pronounced in the Jiangnan region. This persistent societal need fortified the enthusiasm for transcribing the canon within Jiangnan monastic communities.
The Use of Indocyanine Green to Visualize the Thoracic Duct and Evaluate Gastric Conduit Perfusion in Esophagectomy
Authors: Aw Katherine , Al Rawahi Aziza , Lau Rebecca , Abdul Sami Aftab , Anstee Caitlin , Gilbert Sebastien , Jones Daniel , Seely Andrew J. E. , Sundaresan Ramanadhan Sudhir , Villeneuve Patrick James , Maziak Donna Elizabeth
Published: November 2023

Background: In this study, we investigate indocyanine green (ICG) dye visualization of the thoracic duct (TD) and conduit perfusion during esophagectomy to reduce anastomotic leak (AL) and chylothorax adverse events (AEs). Methods: Retrospective data of adult patients who underwent esophagectomy for esophageal carcinoma between July 2019 and 2022 were included (n = 105). ICG was delivered intravenously (2 mL, 2.5 mg/mL) to assess conduit perfusion into the small bowel mesentery, inguinal lymph nodes, or foot web spaces for TD visualization using fluorescence imaging. Incidence of TD injury, chylothorax, AL, and AEs were collected. Results: A total of 23 patients received ICG (ICG for TD and perfusion (n = 12) and perfusion only (n = 11)), while 82 patients were controls. TD was visualized in 6 of 12 patients who received ICG for TD. No intraoperative TD injuries or postoperative chylothoraces occurred in these patients. Non-ICG patients had 1 (1.22%) intraoperative TD injury and 10 (12.2%) postoperative chylothoraces (grade I–IIIb). While 10 non-ICG patients (12.2%) developed AL (grade I–IVb), only 2 (8.7%) ICG patients developed AL (grade IIIa). Conclusions: This study demonstrates the utility of ICG fluorescence in intraoperative TD and conduit perfusion assessment for limiting AEs. Standard incorporation of ICG in esophagectomy may help surgeons improve the quality of care in this patient population.
Understanding the Intersections of IPV and HIV and Their Impact on Infant Feeding Practices among Black Women: A Narrative Literature Review
Authors: Fseifes Manal , Etowa Josephine
Published: November 2023

Intimate partner violence (IPV), particularly sexual and emotional violence, against Black mothers who acquire human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) during childbearing age is a significant health and social concern requiring targeted interventions and precautions. IPV against women increases the chances of early mixed feeding, placing infants at high risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and increasing infant morbidities. Although violence complicates many Black mothers’ lives, limited research evidence exists about the critical intersections of violence, HIV, and motherhood. Women’s fear associated with IPV makes them less likely to disclose their positive HIV status to their partners, which subsequently prevents them from applying the guidelines for safe infant feeding practices. This review aims to explore the critical intersections between IPV and HIV and their impact on the infant feeding practices of Black mothers living with HIV. Furthermore, the theme of IPV and how it overlaps with other factors such as HIV-positive status and gender dynamics to compromise the motherhood experience is also the focus of this narrative review of existing literature. Understanding the intersection of IPV and other factors influencing infant feeding practices among women living with HIV will help inform programming and policy interventions for HIV-positive Black women who may experience IPV during the perinatal period.
Aplikasi Manajemen Kinerja Pegawai Dengan Metode Sosiometri pada PT. Siba Prima Utama Feed Mill
Authors: Pramaishella Danis , Maryam Maryam
Published: November 2023

Employee performance appraisal is one of the main processes in managing human resources in a company. PT. Siba Prima Utama Feed Mill evaluates employee performance to assist leaders in making decisions that affect increasing work productivity. Currently, the assessment process is done manually. It causes problems of subjectivity, inaccuracy, and lack of transparency. Employee performance appraisal application is designed to facilitate a computerized appraisal process. The assessment method includes performance results-based evaluation that can define clear and measurable performance goals and involves the sociometric method to map social interactions between employees. This helps direct employee focus and ensures assessment objectives are met. The application is equipped with practical feedback features through a transparent environment. Application development is built using the waterfall method and through black-box testing and SUS (System Usability Scale). The black box test results were declared valid. The SUS test yielded 78 points that were categorized in the excellent standard, which means the application was feasible properly. The employee performance application system is a solution to improve the performance appraisal process more efficiently and objectively.
Pengaruh Tingkat Pendidikan, Pemahaman Akuntansi dan Ukuran Usaha terhadap Kualitas Pelaporan Keuangan
Authors: Riyanto Naomi Fani , Rapina Rapina
Published: November 2023

High-quality information will have an impact when making business decisions, so the important thing that needs to be a primary concern is the quality of financial reporting. There are still many issues regarding the low quality of financial reporting, especially in the (MSME) sector. Therefore, this is interesting to study. The purpose of this research is to test the influence of education level, accounting understanding, and business size on the quality of financial reporting. The population of this study is comprised of culinary (MSMEs) in Margahayu District, Bandung Regency, using explanatory research. In taking a research sample, non-probability sampling is carried out using the purposive sampling method. Then, the sample obtained was 79 (MSMEs). The type of data used is primary data processed through the SPSS 25 program. The technique used is multiple linear regression analysis to test the influence of education level, accounting understanding, and business size on the quality of financial reporting. The results obtained from this study show that education level, accounting understanding, and business size have an influence on the quality of financial reporting. In conclusion, the higher the education level, accounting understanding, and business size, the better the quality of financial reporting will be.
ANALISIS PENGARUH CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, INTENSITAS MODAL DAN KOMISARIS INDEPENDEN TERHADAP AGRESIVITAS PAJAK
Authors: Ariyati Havifah , Ferdiansyah Ferdiansyah
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan bukti empiris corporate social responsibility, Intensitas Modal dan Komisaris Independen terhadap Agresivitas Pajak. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder. Populasi didalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan sektor non-cyclicals terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2017-2021. Metode dalam penentuan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Diperoleh sampel sebanyak 13 perusahaan dengan periode lima tahun sehingga jumlah yang diperoleh 65 data sampel. Metode yang digunakan adalah regresi data panel uji statistik deskriptif, analisis model regresi data panel, uji pemilihan model yang terpilih adalah Model Fixed Effect, uji asumsi klasik, uji data panel dan uji hipotesis dengan bantuan olah data statistik eviews versi 9. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa corporate social responsibility, Intensitas Modal dan Komisaris Independen secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap Agresivitas Pajak. Intensitas Modal berpengaruh terhadap Agresivitas Pajak, dan Corporate Social Responsibility dan Komisaris Independen Tidak berpengaruh terhadap Agresivitas Pajak.
Dimensional Analysis of Retail Shop Images on Consumer Purchase Intention
Authors: Iswati Heni , Yuwono Yuwono , Meidiyustiani* Rinny
Published: November 2023

The research aims to determine the effect of retail store image on consumer purchase intention on private label brands. The method used is descriptive verification with a quantitative approach obtained by 217 respondents as a sample. The results of the study show that the regression calculation partially obtains products/merchandise, store atmosphere and customer service and has a significant and significant effect on consumer purchase intentions, but not on price because Private Label Brand (MPL) products do not affect consumer perceptions of buying. Consumers do not mind the price range that has been set by MPL, MPL products are of good quality at a lower price compared to national brands that have the same function.

Keywords: Image Dimensions; Consumer Purchase Intention; Retail; MPL; Product
The Impact of Morale and Work Experience on Hotel Employee Performance
Authors: Faozen Faozen
Published: November 2023

Human resources are an important aspect of the industry to achieve industrial goals, where industrial goals are carried out if in the industry there are potential and professional human resources, it can provide quality improvement and industrial quality. The objectives of this study include determining the relationship between morale and employee performance, to find out the experience of work on employee performance. This research method uses a total sample of 82 respondents with a saturated sampling method. The results of this research prove that variable morale has a positive and significant impact on employee performance where if morale increases, employee performance will also increase, activity experience affects positively and is important to employee abilities whereas if work experience increases employee performance will also increase. Assessing that morale and good work experience will improve employee performance in hotels.

Keywords: Morale; Work Experience; Performance; Employees; Hotels
The Determinant of Job Performance for Laborers in Manufacturing Companies in Jakarta
Authors: Juwita* Ratna , Wulandari Karina , Arifa Adinda Delia , Hakim Arif Rahman , Rabbani Muhammad Umar , Tambunan Ryan Andreas , Ardiansyah Sahril
Published: November 2023

This study aims to answer the determinants of job performance based on workplace spirituality, workplace climate, and compensation. Spiritual workplaces are represented by engaging work and a sense of community. By conducting multiple regression tests on respondents from manufacturing companies in Jakarta, it can be concluded that a sense of community and compensation determine the increase in the job performance of workers. The method used is descriptive and verification tests with the classical assumption test. To increase the sense of community, companies can emphasize the formation of workers' sense of belonging to an organization through informal activities such as outings and 'small talks' with employees so that they feel part of the company.

Keywords: Job Performance; Workplace Spirituality; Workplace Climate; Compensation; Engaging Work; Sense of Community
Unraveling the Role of Financial Attitude: A Key Moderator of Financial Literacy in Shaping Financial Behavior
Authors: Sahrian Putra* Muhammad Rafli , Prajawati Maretha Ika
Published: November 2023

This research aims to examine the influence of financial literacy levels and financial attitudes on financial behavior and the moderating effect of the financial attitude variable. The study employed a questionnaire as a research method distributed to 75 respondents who are the organizers of the Investment Gallery of the Indonesia Stock Exchange at UIN Malang, UM, and Ma Chung University. The analysis technique used Partial Least Square. The research results indicate that financial behavior is positively influenced by the financial literacy level variable, although it is not significant. On the other hand, the financial behavior variable is significantly positively influenced by the financial attitude variable. Moreover, the financial attitude variable, as a moderating variable, has a positive impact on the relationship between the financial literacy level variable and the financial behavior variable.

Keywords: Financial Literacy Level; Financial Attitude; Financial Behavior; Moderating Variable; Partial Least Square
Eco-Brand and Customer-Based Brand Equity: Shaping Consumer Purchase Choices
Authors: Solehati* Aisyah , Pramuditha Panji , Rahma Saura Jeane Aquar
Published: November 2023

This research aims to determine the influence of eco-branding and brand equity on purchasing decisions for eco-friendly products. This research uses quantitative sampling using the Slovin technique of 100 respondents. The method in this research uses descriptive and verification analysis which is processed using the SPSS V23 program. Judging from the descriptive analysis, it can be seen that eco-branding and brand equity in purchasing decisions are in a good category. Then, through verification analysis, it is stated that there is a partial positive influence of eco-branding and brand equity. With the development of the Eco-brand introduced, the company creates Green Trust in consumers to facilitate product purchasing decisions. Not only consumers but employees are also expected to be involved by representing the company to have a reciprocal impact on society and continue to be responsible for the environment.

Keywords: Eco-Branding; Brand Equity; Purchasing Decisions; Eco-Friendly; Green Trust
Fostering Innovation in MSMEs through Internationalization: The Mediating Roles of Market Orientation and Entrepreneurship in West Java
Authors: Gunawan Arien Arianti , Putri* Mediany Kriseka , Toni Alfita Syifa
Published: November 2023

This study aims to investigate the effect of internationalization on innovation performance through the mediating factors of market orientation and entrepreneurship in SMEs in emerging markets. The research involved 175 export-ready SMEs in the West Java Province, utilizing a quantitative methodology. The analysis in this study employed Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) and was processed using the SmartPLS software. Based on the findings of this research, it was determined that internationalization can influence innovation through the mediation of market orientation and entrepreneurship. Therefore, it is recommended for SMEs to recognize their unique value proposition by utilizing the value proposition design method. Additionally, SMEs are advised to maintain strategies that meet consumer needs.

Keywords: MSMEs; Internationalization; Entrepreneurship Orientation; Marketing Orientation; Innovation
The Digital Influence: Exploring the Impact of E-Marketing Techniques on Tiktok Users' Purchase Decisions
Authors: Hidayah* Nurul , Nurrohim Hasa
Published: November 2023

This research aims to examine the influence of E-Marketing, namely Influencer Marketing, Content Marketing, and User-Generated Content on TikTok users in Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta regarding their purchase decisions. The criteria for this research include TikTok users aged 18-34 residing in Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. The technique used to gather the sample is purposive sampling, and data is collected through an online questionnaire from 100 respondents. The research follows a descriptive analysis with a quantitative approach, and data analysis is conducted using Partial Least Square (PLS) with the data management program Smart PLS 3.0. The results of this study show that influencer marketing has a positive and significant effect on purchase decisions, content marketing similarly has a positive and significant effect on purchase decisions, and user-generated content also positively and significantly influences purchase decisions.Keywords: E-Marketing; Influencer Marketing; Content Marketing; User Generated Content; Purchase Decision; TikTok
EFEKTIVITAS EKSTRAK DAUN TEH PUTIH SEBAGAI ANTIBAKTERI DALAM MENGHAMBAT DAN MEMBUNUH Staphylococcus epidermidis
Authors: Hadi Rahman Ilman , Dermawan Asep , Kurniati Iis , Rahmat Mamat
Published: November 2023

Jerawat disebabkan karena kondisi pori-pori kulit yang tersumbat dan mengakibatkan kantong berisi nanah yang meradang. Jerawat dapat disebabkan oleh beberapa bakteri yang berflora normal dikulit, salah satunya Staphylococcus epidermidis. Bakteri ini berkontribusi mengubah bagian cair sebum menjadi massa padat dan menyumbat saluran kelenjar sebasea. Penggunaan methicillin dapat menyebabkan resistensi terhadap antibiotik lain. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan bahan alam yang berpotensi sebagai antibakteri seperti daun teh putih (Camellia Sinensis L. Kuntze). Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan efektivtas antibakteri dari daun teh putih dan konsentrasi efektif ekstrak daun teh putih dalam menghambat dan membunuh S. epidermidis, serta menentukkan keasaman media optimum untuk pertumbuhan S. epidermidis. Penelitian ini menggunakan 5 variasi konsentrasi ekstrak daun teh putih yaitu 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% dan 30% dengan variasi keasaman media yaitu 6,5; 7,0; 7,5. Sampel yang digunakan berupa ekstrak daun teh putih dengan parameter penelitian yaitu pertumbuhan S. epidermidis. Data yang didapat kemudian diolah menggunakan Two Way Anova. Hasil pada penelitian ini adalah konsentrasi efektif untuk menghambat pertumbuhan S. epidermidis adalah 10% tetapi konsentrasi tertinggi 30% masih belum dapat membunuh S. epidermidis. Keasaman media pertumbuhan yang optimum untuk pertumbuhan S. epidermidis adalah diantara pH 7,0 sampai 7,5.
PERBEDAAN WAKTU DAN SUHU INKUBASI TERHADAP TITER SEKRETOR PADA BERCAK SALIVA PUNTUNG ROKOK
Authors: Amanda Rifanni Luthfi , Nurhayati Betty , Marliana Nina , Durachim Adang
Published: November 2023

Identifikasi individu pada pemeriksaan forensik salah satunya adalah dengan pemeriksaan golongan darah. Pada individu berstatus sekretor, golongan darah dapat diperiksa melalui cairan tubuh seperti saliva. Puntung rokok merupakan barang bukti yang sering ditemukan di TKP dan dapat menjadi spesimen pemeriksaan golongan darah karena terdapat bercak saliva. Salah satu tahapan dalam pemeriksaan sekretor adalah tahap inkubasi untuk menginisiasi reaksi antigen-antibodi antara sampel dan antisera. Pada penelitian ini, dilakukan pemeriksaan titer sekretor pada bercak saliva puntung rokok dengan variasi suhu inkubasi pada refrigerator (2-8˚ C) dan pada suhu ruang (20-25˚ C) serta pada variasi waktu inkubasi 15 menit dan 120 menit yang dibandingkan dengan waktu standar (1080 menit). Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimen semu, dilakukan pemeriksaan dari spesimen yang sama dengan perlakuan suhu dan waktu inkubasi yang berbeda dengan menggunakan prinsip aglutinasi-inhibisi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan titer terendah 1/4 dan titer tertinggi 1/16. Dapat disimpulkan terdapat perbedaan nilai titer pada pemeriksaan dengan waktu inkubasi 15 menit, namun tidak terdapat perbedaan pada waktu inkubasi 120 menit. Selain itu, tidak terdapat perbedaan titer pada pemeriksaan suhu inkubasi refrigerator maupun suhu ruang.
PENGGUNAAN TEPUNG KACANG KEDELAI HITAM (Glycine soja L. Merr) SEBAGAI MEDIA ALTERNATIF NUTRIENT AGAR (NA) UNTUK PERTUMBUHAN Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Apriliani Prity Dwi , Kurniati Iis , Dermawan Asep , Indra Asep Iin Nur
Published: November 2023

Tepung Kacang Kedelai Hitam (Glycine soja L. Merr) sebagai Media Alternatif Pertumbuhan Staphylococcus aureus: Evaluasi Jumlah Koloni, Konsentrasi Optimum, dan pH. Kacang kedelai hitam memiliki kandungan protein berkisar 35,2% yang dapat digunakan sebagai nutrisi utama untuk pertumbuhan Staphylococcus aureus.  Penelitian ini dilakukan bertujuan untuk menentukan apakah tepung kacang kedelai hitam (Glycine soja L. Merr) dapat digunakan sebagai Media Alternatif pengganti Nutrient Agar (NA) untuk pertumbuhan S. aureus  dan mengetahui jumlah koloni S. aureus yang tumbuh pada media alternatif serta konsentrasi dan pH optimum yang dapat digunakan untuk pertumbuhan S. aureus. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu kuasi eksperimen yaitu S. aureus ditanam pada media tepung kacang kedelai hitam dengan variasi konsentrasi 2%, 4% dan 6% dengan variasi pH media  6, 7, dan 8. Hasil pengamatan selanjutnya akan dibandingkan dengan hasil pengamatan pada kelompok kontrol yang digunakan yaitu media Nutrient Agar. Berdasarkan uji Two Way ANOVA didapatkan pada konsentrasi 2% (Sig. 0.000) dan 6% (Sig. 0.025) terdapat perbedaan hasil yang signifikan terhadap kontrol, sedangkan pada konsentrasi 4% (Sig. 0.558) tidak ditemukan adanya perbedaan yang signifikan terhadap kontrol. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa konsentrasi 4% setara dengan kontrol media. Selain itu, pH optimum media untuk pertumbuhan S. aureus terletak pada pH 7 yaitu dapat dilihat pertumbuhan S. aureus yang meningkat dibandingkan dengan media pH 6 dan pH 8.
PEMANFAATAN TEPUNG KACANG TUNGGAK SEBAGAI MEDIA ALTERNATIF TRYPTICASE SOY AGAR UNTUK PERTUMBUHAN Escherichia coli
Authors: Salsabila Fatimah Nur , Dermawan Asep , Kurniati Iis , Iin Nur Indra Asep
Published: November 2023

Penggunaan media kultur di laboratorium dapat digunakan untuk perbanyakan bakteri dan untuk menunjang diagnosis suatu penyakit yang disebabkan oleh bakteri. Mahalnya media yang diimpor, maka dapat dilakukan inovasi untuk mengurangi harga media dengan pemanfaatan sumber daya alam lokal. Kacang tunggak mempunyai keunggulan mengandung protein yang cukup tinggi dan memiliki harga yang cukup terjangkau. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tepung kacang tunggak dapat digunakan sebagai media alternatif TSA untuk pertumbuhkan E.coli serta menentukan konsentrasi dan pH optimum media alternatif. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah quasy eksperimental dengan desain Static Group Comparison. Kelompok eksperimen menggunakan tepung kacang tunggak dengan variasi konsentrasi 6%, 8% dan 10% serta variasi pH media 6, 7 dan 8. Kelompok kontrol menggunakan media TSA. Data yang diperoleh dilakukan pengujian statistik dengan uji ANOVA, diperoleh hasil (p<0.05) pada konsentrasi 6% dan 10% yang menunjukkan ada perbedaan yang signifikan dengan kontrol, sedangkan pada konsentrasi 8% diperoleh nilai sig. 0.102 (p>0.05) menunjukkan tidak ada perbedaan signifikan dengan kontrol. pada pH 6 dan pH 8 diperoleh hasil (p<0.05) menunjukkan ada perbedaan signifikan dengan kontrol, sedangkan pada pH 7 diperoleh nilai sig. 0.320 (p>0.05) menunjukkan tidak ada perbedaan signifikan dengan kontrol. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa tepung kacang tunggak dapat digunakan sebagai media alternatif TSA untuk pertumbuhan E.coli dengan konsentrasi optimum 8% dan pH optimum media adalah 7.