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QAC Resistance Genes in ESBL-Producing E. coli Isolated from Patients with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in the Central Slovenia Region—A 21-Year Survey
Authors: Hrovat Katja , Zupančič Jerneja Čremožnik , Seme Katja , Avguštin Jerneja Ambrožič
Published: May 2023

Biocidal products prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms, including extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC), which is one of the most alarming health problems worldwide. Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are surface-active agents that interact with the cytoplasmic membrane and are widely used in hospitals and food processing environments. A collection of 577 ESBL-EC, isolated from lower respiratory tract (LRT) samples, was screened for QAC resistance genes oqxA; oqxB; qacEΔ1; qacE; qacF/H/I; qacG; sugE (p); emrE; mdfA; sugE (c); ydgE; ydgF; and for class 1, 2, and 3 integrons. The prevalence of chromosome-encoded genes ranged from 77 to 100%, while the prevalence of QAC resistance genes encoded on mobile genetic elements (MGEs) was relatively low (0–0.9%), with the exception of qacEΔ1 (54.6%). PCR screening detected the presence of class 1 integrons in 36.3% (n = 210) of isolates, which were positively correlated with qacEΔ1. More correlations between QAC resistance genes, integrons, sequence type group ST131, and β-lactamase genes were presented. The results of our study confirm the presence of QAC resistance genes and also class 1 integrons commonly found in multidrug-resistant clinical isolates and highlight the potential role of QAC resistance genes in the selection of ESBL-producing E. coli in hospitals.
Web Resources for SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Database, Annotation, Analysis and Variant Tracking
Authors: Cheng Yexiao , Ji Chengyang , Zhou Hang-Yu , Zheng Heng , Wu Aiping
Published: May 2023

The SARS-CoV-2 genomic data continue to grow, providing valuable information for researchers and public health officials. Genomic analysis of these data sheds light on the transmission and evolution of the virus. To aid in SARS-CoV-2 genomic analysis, many web resources have been developed to store, collate, analyze, and visualize the genomic data. This review summarizes web resources used for the SARS-CoV-2 genomic epidemiology, covering data management and sharing, genomic annotation, analysis, and variant tracking. The challenges and further expectations for these web resources are also discussed. Finally, we highlight the importance and need for continued development and improvement of related web resources to effectively track the spread and understand the evolution of the virus.
COVID-19 Vaccine Perceptions among Ebola-Affected Communities in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2021
Authors: Garbern Stephanie Chow , Perera Shiromi M. , Mbong Eta Ngole , Kulkarni Shibani , Fleming Monica K. , Ombeni Arsene Baleke , Muhayangabo Rigobert Fraterne , Tchoualeu Dieula Delissaint , Kallay Ruth , Song Elizabeth , Powell Jasmine , Gainey Monique , Glenn Bailey , Gao Hongjiang , Mutumwa Ruffin Mitume , Mustafa Stephane Hans Bateyi , Abad Neetu , Soke Gnakub Norbert , Prybylski Dimitri , Doshi Reena H. , Fukunaga Rena , Levine Adam C.
Published: May 2023

Populations affected by humanitarian crises and emerging infectious disease outbreaks may have unique concerns and experiences that influence their perceptions toward vaccines. In March 2021, we conducted a survey to examine the perceptions toward COVID-19 vaccines and identify the factors associated with vaccine intention among 631 community members (CMs) and 438 healthcare workers (HCWs) affected by the 2018–2020 Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. A multivariable logistic regression was used to identify correlates of vaccine intention. Most HCWs (81.7%) and 53.6% of CMs felt at risk of contracting COVID-19; however, vaccine intention was low (27.6% CMs; 39.7% HCWs). In both groups, the perceived risk of contracting COVID-19, general vaccine confidence, and male sex were associated with the intention to get vaccinated, with security concerns preventing vaccine access being negatively associated. Among CMs, getting the Ebola vaccine was associated with the intention to get vaccinated (RR 1.43, 95% CI 1.05–1.94). Among HCWs, concerns about new vaccines’ safety and side effects (OR 0.72, 95% CI 0.57–0.91), religion’s influence on health decisions (OR 0.45, 95% CI 0.34–0.61), security concerns (OR 0.52, 95% CI 0.37–0.74), and governmental distrust (OR 0.50, 95% CI 0.35–0.70) were negatively associated with vaccine perceptions. Enhanced community engagement and communication that address this population’s concerns could help improve vaccine perceptions and vaccination decisions. These findings could facilitate the success of vaccine campaigns in North Kivu and similar settings.
A Case-Control Study on Factors of HPV Vaccination for Mother and Daughter in China
Authors: Chen Linyi , Sun Xihong , Luo Jing , Zhang Yuanshan , Ha Yu , Xu Xiaoxia , Tao Liandi , Mu Xuefeng , Gao Shengnan , Han Yongchao , Wang Chi , Wang Fuliang , Wang Juan , Yang Bingying , Guo Xiaoyan , Yu Yajie , Ma Xian , Liu Lijian , Ma Wenmin , Xie Pengmin , Wang Chao , Li Guoxing , Lu Qingbin , Cui Fuqiang
Published: May 2023

(1) Background: To explore the influencing factors of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among mothers and daughters so as to provide evidence and strategies for improving the HPV vaccination rate of 9–18-years-old girls. (2) A questionnaire survey was conducted among the mothers of 9–18-year-old girls from June to August 2022. The participants were divided into the mother and daughter vaccinated group (M1D1), the mother-only vaccinated group (M1D0), and the unvaccinated group (M0D0). Univariate tests, the logistic regression model, and the Health Belief Model (HBM) were employed to explore the influencing factors. (3) Results: A total of 3004 valid questionnaires were collected. According to the regions, Totally 102, 204, and 408 mothers and daughters were selected from the M1D1, M1D0, and M0D0 groups, respectively. The mother having given her daughter sex education (OR = 3.64; 95%CI 1.70, 7.80), the mother’s high perception of disease severity (OR = 1.79; 95%CI 1.02, 3.17), and the mother’s high level of trust in formal information (OR = 2.18; 95%CI 1.26, 3.78) were all protective factors for both the mother and her daughter’s vaccination. The mother’s rural residence (OR = 0.51; 95%CI 0.28, 0.92) was a risk factor for vaccination of both mother and daughter. The mother’s education of high school or above (OR = 2.12; 95%CI 1.06, 4.22), the mother’s high level of HPV and HPV vaccine knowledge (OR = 1.72; 95%CI 1.14, 2.58), and the mother’s high level of trust in formal information (OR = 1.72; 95%CI 1.15, 2.57) were protective factors of mother-only vaccination. The older the mother (OR = 0.95; 95%CI 0.91, 0.99) was classed as a risk factor for mother-only vaccination. “Waiting until the daughters are older to receive the 9-valent vaccine” is the main reason why the daughters of M1D0 and M0D0 are not vaccinated”. (4) Chinese mothers had a high willingness to vaccinate their daughters with the HPV vaccine. The higher education level of the mother, giving sex education to the daughter, the older ages of mothers and daughters, the mother’s high level of HPV and HPV vaccine knowledge, a high level of perception of the disease severity, and a high level of trust in formal information were promoting factors of HPV vaccination for mother and daughter, and rural residence was a risk factor to vaccination. To promote HPV vaccination in girls from 9–18 years old, communities could provide health education to rural mothers with low education levels; the government could advocate for HPV vaccination through issuing policy documents; and doctors and the CDC could popularize the optimal age for HPV vaccination to encourage mothers to vaccinate their daughters at the age of 9–14 years old.
Machine-Learning-Based Digital Twins for Transient Vehicle Cycles and Their Potential for Predicting Fuel Consumption
Authors: Tomanik Eduardo , Jimenez-Reyes Antonio J. , Tomanik Victor , Tormos Bernardo
Published: May 2023

Transient car emission tests generate huge amount of test data, but their results are usually evaluated only using their “accumulated” cycle values according to the homologation limits. In this work, two machine learning models were developed and applied to a truck RDE test and two light-duty vehicle chassis emission tests. Different from the conventional approach, the engine parameters and fuel consumption were acquired from the Engine Control Unit, not from the test measurement equipment. Instantaneous engine values were used as input in machine-learning-based digital twins. This novel approach allows for much less costly vehicle tests and optimizations. The paper’s novel approach and developed digital twins model were able to predict both instantaneous and accumulated fuel consumption with good accuracy, and also for tests cycles different to the one used to train the model.
Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs and Cats: Treatment, Complications and Prognosis
Authors: Konstantinidis Alexandros O. , Adamama-Moraitou Katerina K. , Patsikas Michail N. , Papazoglou Lysimachos G.
Published: May 2023

Congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSS) are a common vascular anomaly of the liver in dogs and cats. Clinical signs of CPSS are non-specific and may wax and wane, while laboratory findings can raise the clinical suspicion for CPSS, but they are also not specific. Definitive diagnosis will be established by evaluation of liver function tests and diagnostic imaging. The aim of this article is to review the management, both medical and surgical, complications, and prognosis of CPSS in dogs and cats. Attenuation of the CPSS is the treatment of choice and may be performed by open surgical intervention using ameroid ring constrictors, thin film banding, and partial or complete suture ligation or by percutaneous transvenous coil embolization. There is no strong evidence to recommend one surgical technique over another. Medical treatment strategies include administration of non-absorbable disaccharides (i.e., lactulose), antibiotics, and dietary changes, and are indicated for pre-surgical stabilization or when surgical intervention is not feasible. After CPSS attenuation, short- and long-term post-surgical complications may be seen, such as post-operative seizures and recurrence of clinical signs, respectively. Prognosis after surgical attenuation of CPSS is generally favorable for dogs and fair for cats.
Three-Dimensional Biofilm Electrode Reactors with a Triple-Layer Particle Electrode for Highly Efficient Treatment of Micro-Polluted Water Sources
Authors: Wang Baoshan , Yang Xiuxiu , Chen Xiaojie , Tan Lei , Wang Guangzong
Published: May 2023

Micro-polluted water, which is widespread in rural areas, poses a serious health risk. To address this issue, we propose a three-dimensional biofilm electrode reactor with triple-layer particle electrodes (TL-BERs) for the decentralized and small-scale treatment of micro-polluted water. The first and second layers of the electrode, granular activated carbon (GAC) and biological ceramsite (BC), respectively, are responsible for electric field oxidation and microbial degradation, respectively, while the third, quartz sand (QS), is responsible for further improving turbidity and pollutant removal. Our tests indicated that the TL-BER-treated effluent met the drinking water quality standards of China. At 10 V, the average turbidity, CODMn, NH4+-N, and UV254 removal rates of the TL-BERs system were 97.66%, 61.11%, 91.67%, and 72.94%, respectively. Furthermore, the intensities of the main fluorescence peaks, A, B, C, and D, of the raw water sample, decreased by 36.67%, 66.22%, 67.08%, and 69.76%, respectively, after treatment, indicating that tryptophan-like proteins, fulvic acid, and humic acid were also effectively removed. High-throughput sequencing analysis showed the enrichment of microorganisms, such as Proteobacteria, Bacteroidota, and Actinobacteriota, which play important roles in the removal of various pollutants. Therefore, the application of this strategy will enable the practical treatment of micro-polluted water.
How to Form Aggregates of Free Anammox Bacteria to Improve Sedimentation Performance
Authors: An Ni , Zheng Yufeng , Wei Yan , Ma Bin
Published: May 2023

Free anammox bacteria are superior in growth rate, but poor sedimentation performance limits their application in sewage treatment. In this study, we investigated how to form aggregates of free anammox bacteria to improve sedimentation performance. Calcium addition tests proved that free anammox bacteria could aggregate and form a larger entirety with better sedimentation performance through calcium cross-linking with alginate-like exopolysaccharides (ALEs). This was indicated by the particle size increasing by 411.45% and sedimentation performance (measured with supernatant transmittance) increasing by 195.35% after adding calcium for 12 h. Soluble extracellular polymeric substance (S-EPS) extraction and freeze–thaw testing elucidated that providing more cross-linking sites can strengthen the cross-linking, as indicated by the sedimentation performance increasing by 158.57% and 394.80%, respectively. Static experiments showed that cross-linking time was equally important. The sedimentation performance improved with longer static times under no severe external disturbances, with a 324.61% improvement after 84 h. However, the bacteria burst and the anammox activity disappeared after freeze–thaw treatment. Based on the above test results, a potential method for forming aggregates of free anammox bacteria to improve sedimentation performance was proposed: extract S-EPS with centrifugation first, add calcium, and keep the sludge free from external hydraulic interference.
Effect of Diclofenac Concentration on Activated Sludge Conditions in a Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant
Authors: Dereszewska Alina , Cytawa Stanislaw
Published: May 2023

Significant quantities of pharmaceutical substances enter biological wastewater treatment plants, where they interact with activated sludge microorganisms. An example of a pharmaceutical commonly used is the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac (DCF). The presence of high concentrations of DCF in wastewater can disrupt nutrient removal processes, which are highly sensitive to external environmental factors. This paper discusses the effect of high DCF concentrations (1.04 mg/dm3–12.5 mg/dm3; 0.25 mg/gTS–3.0 mg/gTS) on the efficiency of nitrifying, denitrifying and phosphate-accumulating organisms in the wastewater treatment cycle. The condition of the activated sludge was assessed on the basis of the oxygen and nitrogen uptake rates values and the ability to biologically remove phosphorus compounds from the wastewater. The effect of DCF on the ability of methane-forming bacteria to produce biogas in the anaerobic digester was also investigated. None of the biochemical reactions of activated sludge were inhibited at applied DCF concentrations. A 33% reduction in biogas production was observed at a DCF dose of 0.0391 mg/gTS. Slight deviations from the typical course of biochemical transformation of ammonium compounds were recorded at a DCF concentration of 3 mg/gTS of sludge. However, in the concentration range studied, no negative effect of DCF, on the operation of the activated sludge, was found.
Enhanced Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Phenol by SnO2-Sb2O3/GAC Particle Electrodes in a Three-Dimensional Electrochemical Oxidation System
Authors: Pu Yu , Zhao Fan , Chen Yini , Lin Xiangyu , Yin Haoran , Tang Xinhua
Published: May 2023

In this study, SnO2-Sb2O3/GAC particle electrodes were prepared using the dip-calcination method. The particle electrodes were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer Emmett Teller (BET), thermogravimetric test and linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), which proved that the metal oxide was successfully loaded on the granular activated carbon and exhibited high electrocatalytic activity and thermal stability. The effects of initial pH, electrolytic voltage, electrolyte concentration, initial phenol concentration and particle electrode dosage on the performance of the three-dimensional (3D) electrocatalytic oxidation in phenol degradation were investigated. The results showed that under the optimal conditions, the removal rates of phenol and chemical oxygen demand (COD) were 99.65% and 67.16%, respectively. Finally, it was found that the novel particle electrodes had the ability of stable operation, maintaining high-efficiency operation no less than 15 times, which further highlights their robustness and durability.
Fish Tissue Contamination with Organic Pollutants and Heavy Metals: Link between Land Use and Ecological Health
Authors: Lee Sang-Jae , Mamun Md , Atique Usman , An Kwang-Guk
Published: May 2023

Under pressure from existing and emerging contaminants, lotic ecosystems are becoming increasingly susceptible to ecological deterioration. Therefore, investigations of the impacts of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and heavy metals on riverine fish health, water quality, and biotic integrity are critical. We examined the effects of 52 POPs and heavy metals on ecological health and land use, based on the monitoring of fish assemblages and river water quality from 2007 to 2014. Among the 52 chemical species, 35 were present in water and fish tissues, including eight heavy metals. The concentrations of these POPs and heavy metals in 12 fish species are presented. Most POPs were either undetected or present at negligible levels in fish tissues, although a few polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs; dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethanes and heptachlor epoxide) were detected above the screening values (SVs). Hg, As, and Cd were detected in most water samples and fish species at concentrations above their SVs. Among the fish species in the investigated trophic guild, heavy metal contents were in the order of Zn < Cr < Cu < Pb < Se, while trophic levels were in the order of insectivorous < omnivorous < carnivorous. Agricultural cover showed an association with endosulfan II (R2 = 0.50, r = 0.70), followed by alachlor (R2 = 0.43, r = 0.66). For PAHs, all detected substances showed significant relationships with forest cover. Ecological health assessment revealed that most river sites are in poor condition, indicating the direct impacts of pollutants. In conclusion, of the 28 POPs detected, 16 PAHs and 3 OCPs (hexachlorobenzene, lindane, and heptachlor epoxide) were of significant concern, such that action is needed to curb their inflow to the riverine environment. The studied river basin is under substantial threat from harmful POPs that endanger ecological health and fish biodiversity.
Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Hydrology and Water Resources Management
Authors: Chang Fi-John , Chang Li-Chiu , Chen Jui-Fa
Published: May 2023

The sustainable management of water cycles is crucial in the context of climate change and global warming. It involves managing global, regional, and local water cycles—as well as urban, agricultural, and industrial water cycles—to conserve water resources and their relationships with energy, food, microclimates, biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and anthropogenic activities. Hydrological modeling is indispensable for achieving this goal, as it is essential for water resources management and mitigation of natural disasters. In recent decades, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in hydrology and water resources management has made notable advances. In the face of hydro-geo-meteorological uncertainty, AI approaches have proven to be powerful tools for accurately modeling complex, non-linear hydrological processes and effectively utilizing various digital and imaging data sources, such as ground gauges, remote sensing tools, and in situ Internet of Things (IoTs). The thirteen research papers published in this Special Issue make significant contributions to long- and short-term hydrological modeling and water resources management under changing environments using AI techniques coupled with various analytics tools. These contributions, which cover hydrological forecasting, microclimate control, and climate adaptation, can promote hydrology research and direct policy making toward sustainable and integrated water resources management.
Feeding Selectivity and Diet Shift of Protosalanx chinensis during Spring in Lake Dalong, Northeastern China
Authors: Zeng Haoyu , Tang Fujiang , Li Zhe , Lu Wanqiao , Zheng Yi
Published: May 2023

Ontogenetic niche shifts have played an important role in the life history and ecological functions of fish. The clearhead icefish (Protosalanx chinensis, Basilewsky, 1855) is a small, pelagic, and commercially important fish that mainly feeds on zooplankton and will transition to feeding on fish when prey fish are available, though its life span is only about one year. In fact, we know little about the food selectivity and diet shifting of P. chinensis before its transition to feeding on fish. To reveal the food selectivity of P. chinensis before its transition to feeding on fish, the gut contents and environmental zooplankton community were investigated simultaneously in Lake Dalong of Northeastern China from April to June 2021. The results showed that P. chinensis experienced a diet shift from copepoda to cladocera during spring in Lake Dalong. From April to early June, both the size of cladocera and copepoda in guts increased as the size of P. chinensis increased. However, the favorite category changed to the smaller cladocera in late June, when the density of the smaller cladocera was rather high relatively. Considering June was the critical period for P. chinensis to prepare for transitioning to feeding on fish, the food resources availability must be seriously considered for sustainable aquaculture of P. chinensis. It was hypothesized that there was a trade-off of feeding selectivity between the size and density of the prey.
Determinants of Antenatal Education and Breastfeeding Uptake in Refugee-Background and Australian-Born Women
Authors: Nguyen Tam Anh , Mohsin Mohammed , Moussa Batool , Fisher Jane , Nadar Nawal , Hassoun Fatima , Khalil Batoul , Youssef Mariam , Krishna Yalini , Kalucy Megan , Rees Susan
Published: May 2023

Despite the well-established benefits of antenatal education (ANE) and breastfeeding for mothers, there is a paucity of evidence about the uptake of ANE and breastfeeding amongst women from refugee backgrounds or its associations with sociodemographic factors. The current study is a cross-sectional survey at two time points examining the prevalence of ANE attendance, breastfeeding, and intimate partner violence (IPV) amongst 583 women refugees resettled in Australia and a control group of 528 Australian-born women. Multi-logistic regression was used to explore bivariate associations between ANE attendance, breastfeeding, IPV, and sociodemographic characteristics (parity, maternal employment, and education). Refugee-background women compared to Australian-born women have lower ANE utilization (20.4% vs. 24.1%), higher rates of breastfeeding on hospital discharge (89.3% vs. 81.7%), and more IPV reports (43.4% vs. 25.9%). Factors such as nulliparity, higher level of education, and employment predict higher rates of ANE and breastfeeding adoption. In contrast, IPV is a risk factor for ANE underutilization. Further, of the women from refugee backgrounds who accessed ANE services, 70% attended clinics designed for women from non-English-speaking backgrounds. These findings support the need to ensure effective screening and interventions for IPV during antenatal care and to better understand the role of culture as a protective or risk factor for breastfeeding initiation.
ANALISIS KUALITAS WEBSITE CORONA.JAMBIPROV.GO.ID MENGGUNAKAN METODE WEBQUAL 4.0 DAN IMPORTANCE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS (IPA)
Authors: Amalia Sintia , Assegaff Setiawan , Sika Xaverius
Published: May 2023

Abstract
 
The corona.jambiprov.go.id website is a portal that provides news about Covid 19 in the province of Jambi which was built at the end of March 2020. From the observations made, several problems were found on the corona.jambiprov.go.id website, namely not providing all web sites of all districts that provide information related to the corona virus. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of quality and user ratings of the corona.jambiprov.go.id website based on the results of the analysis using webqual 4.0 and Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). Webqual is divided into 2 variables, namely the independent variable and the dependent variable. The independent variables consist of usability, information quality, service interaction quality. The dependent variable is user satisfaction. Data processing using SPSS IMB 25 software. Based on the results of questionnaire data processing distributed to the special community of Jambi province, it was found that in performance there were variables of service interaction quality that had more influence on the quality of the website and on expectations that the variable of service interactions quality also had more influence on the quality of the Corona.jambiprov.go.id.website.
 
Keywords: Usability, Information Quality, Service Interaction Quality, User Satisfaction, Webqual
 
Abstrak
 
Website corona.jambiprov.go.id merupakan portal yang menyajikan berita seputar covid 19 diwilayah provinsi jambi yang dibangun pada akhir maret 2020. Dari pengamatan yang dilakukan, ditemukan beberapa masalah dalam website corona.jambiprov.go.id yaitu tidak menyediakan semua web dari semua kabupaten yang memberikan informasi terkait corona virus. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui tingkat kualitas dan penilaian pengguna terhadap website corona.jambiprov.go.id berdasarkan hasil analisis menggunakan webqual 4.0 dan Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). Webqual terbagi menjadi 2 variabel yaitu variabel bebas dan variabel terikat. Variabel bebas terdiri dari kegunaan, kualitas informasi, kualitas interaksi layanan. Variabel terikat berupa kepuasan pengguna.  Pengolahan data menggunakan software SPSS IMB 25. Berdasarkan hasil pengolahan data kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada masyarakat khusus provinsi Jambi didapatkan bahwa pada kinerja terdapat variabel kualitas interaksi layanan lebih berpengaruh terhadap kualitas website dan pada harapan variabel kualitas interaksi layanan juga lebih berpengaruh terhadap kualitas Website corona.jambiprov.go.id.
 
Kata Kunci: Kegunaan, Kualitas Informasi, Kualitas Interaksi Layanan, Kepuasan Pengguna, Webqual
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Pengarsipan Surat Masuk dan Surat Keluar pada Badan SAR Nasional Jambi
Authors: Nur Ridwan Tri , Sunoto Akwan , Hendrawan
Published: May 2023

Badan SAR Nasional Jambi merupakan instansi pemerintah yang ada pada Kota Jambi yang pengelolaan data surat masih menggunakan buku. Sehingga terjadi permasalahan yaitu pencarian data surat masuk dan surat keluar yang membutuhkan waktu yang lama, pengelolaan data surat masuk dan surat keluar yang tidak tercatat secara lengkap khususnya untuk tanggal dan nomor surat, dan pembuatan laporan surat masuk dan surat keluar yang membutuhkan waktu yang cukup lama. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan memberikan solusi untuk permasalahan yang terjadi dengan menawarkan sistem informasi pengarsipan surat masuk dan surat keluar menggunakan bahasa pemograman PHP dan DBMS MySQL dimana penulis melakukan pengembangan sistem dengan metode waterfall dan menggunakan pendekatan model sistem unified model language menggunakan use case diagram, activity diagram, class diagram dan flowchart diagram. Sistem baru menghasilkan output yang menampilkan data pegawai, data surat masuk, data diposisi, data surat keluar yang secara terstruktur dan menampilkan laporan-laporan yang diperlukan untuk memudahkan Badan SAR Nasional Jambi dalam pengolahan data.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Penjualan Sparepart Dan Jasa Service Pada Bengkel Elsya Midya Motor
Authors: Febriyanti Lely , Pahlevi. B M. Riza , Rohaini Eni
Published: May 2023

Sepeda motor merupakan bagian dari alat transportasi dalam melakukan mobilitas perpindahan dengan dilakukannya pengalihan posisi saat ini terhadap posisi yang ingin dituju secara lebih cepat dan efektif. Dengan penggunaan sepeda motor sehari-hari, maka diperlukan perawatan sepeda motor yang dilakukan secara rutin dengan tujuan agar dapat mengimbangi penggunaan sepeda motor. Perawatan sepeda motor dapat dilakukan di dealer resmi maupun di bengkel. Akan tetapi seiring meningkatnya kemajuan teknologi, maka bisnis yang beroperasional untuk bidang penjualan sparepart dan jasa service ini membutuhkan penggunaan sistem dalam mengelola berbagai data yang ada. Pengelolaan data yang ada di Bengkel Elsya Midya Motor dilakukan secara manual dengan gambaran, sering terjadi kesalahan penulisan nama sparepart dan kategori jasa service, kesalahan perhitungan pembayaran, dan salinan nota penjualan tidak diarsipkan secara berurutan serta prosedur pengecekkan keluar masuk sparepart tidak pernah dicatat. Dalam mengatasi berbagai permasalahan yang ada, maka sistem yang diimplementasikan memanfaatkan penggunaan dari bahasa pemrograman PHP dan database MySQL serta metode pengembangan sistem memanfaatkan penggunaan dari metode waterfall dan pengujian sistem memanfaatkan penggunaan dari metode blackbox. Melalui penelitian ini, maka dihasilkan sistem informasi yang memiliki kompleksitas terhadap penjualan produk sparepart dan pelayanan jasa service di Bengkel Elsya Midya Motor sehingga mampu mengatasi permasalahan pada saat kegiatan operasional penjualan sparepart dan jasa service dilakukan.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Pengolahan Data Persediaan Dan Penjualan Pada CV. Makmur Sentosa
Authors: Ardiyanto Riko , Jasmir  , Riyadi Willy
Published: May 2023

Makmur Sentosa merupakan salah satu distributor makanan ringan yang bertempat di kota Jambi. Selama ini proses pengolahan serta rekapitulasi data pembelian serta penjualan masih mempergunakan agenda dan buku sehingga kerap terjadi masalah yaitu : kesalahan saat pencatatan dan perhitungan nota penjualan yang menyebabkan terjadi kerugian, rekap data pembelian ataupun penjualan untuk setiap bulannya yang membutuhkan proses yang relatif lama, dan sering terjadi kesalahan dalam perhitungan datanya. Oleh karenanya, diperlukan sistem informasi pengolahan data persediaan serta penjualan menggunakan bahasa pemograman PHP dan DBMS MySQL. Metode pengembangan sistem menggunakan waterfall dengan pendekatan sistem unified model language menggunakan model activity diagram, usecase diagram, dan class diagram. Sistem informasi ini menghasilkan output guna menampilkan data pelanggan, data barang, data penjualan dan data pembelian secara informatif dan terstruktur serta menampilkan data serta informasi yang cepat dan tepat laporan yang dibutuhkan sehingga mempermudah proses bisnis bagi CV. Makmur Sentosa.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Absensi Guru Menggunakan RFID Pada SMP N 9 Kota Jambi Berbasis Web
Authors: Wisnu Muhammad , Haris Abdul , Hendri Hendri
Published: May 2023

SMP N 9 Kota Jambi beralamat Jln. MW Maramis, Sulanjana, Kec. Jambi Timur, Kota Jambi. Dalam pengelolaan data absensinya masih di tulis pada buku agenda hal ini dinilai memiliki kekurangan yaitu waktu yang dibutuhkan untuk mengolah data absensi guru lebih lama karena sistem pengoperasiannya hanya menggunakan kertas atau daftar sederhana yang mencantumkan Informasi nama guru dan keterangan jam kerja guru. Kekurangan yang paling terasa tentu terkait akurasi data dan faktor human error. Pencatatan absensi ini juga rentan kecurangan pada data waktu kehadiran. Mempersulit tata usaha saat merekap seluruh riwayat absensi yang sudah sangat banyak. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa sistem yang sedang berjalan, agar dapat mengatasi masalah-masalah yang dihadapi pada pada SMP N 9 Kota, dengan cara merancang Perancangan Sistem Informasi Absensi Guru Menggunakan RFID Pada SMP N 9 Kota Jambi Berbasis Web. Kerangka Kerja Penelitian yang akan dilakukan dalam penyelesaian masalah yang dibahas yaitu, melakukan identifikasi, melakukan pencarian Informasi berdasarkan landasan- landasan teori, pengumpulan data dengan metode observasi dan wawancara, menganalisis untuk mencari solusi atas permasalahan yang didhadapi SMP N 9 Kota. Metode Pengembangan sistem menggunakan model air terjun (waterfall), implementasi penelitian ini menggunakan Bahasa Perograman PHP dan DBMS MySQL, hingga menghasilkan aplikasi pengolahan data yang di harapkan dapat mempermudah dalam pengolahan data maupun pembuatan laporan.
PENERAPAN UJI MULTIKOLINIERITAS DALAM PENELITIAN MANAJEMEN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA
Authors: Yaldi Effiyaldi , Pasaribu Johni Paul Karolus , Suratno Eddy , Kadar Melani , Gunardi Gunardi , Naibaho Ronald , Hati Selfi Kumara , Aryati Vira Aryati
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine and ensure that the instruments used in a study are guaranteed to be free from multicollinearity problems and minimize the level of bias/deviation with the real conditions that occur with the research results. This study uses a questionnaire as an instrument to collect data. Questionnaires were distributed/distributed to the community/households. The data collection technique is random (random). The results of the analysis show that from the variables used, there is no multicollinearity problem between the independent variables. Given the importance of an instrument free from multicollinearity problems, the suggestion for researchers is to use the research instrument that is truly guaranteed to be free from multicollinearity disorders.
Pengaruh Inflasi Terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi di Indonesia Periode 2013-2021
Authors: Dwi Yulia , Pasaribu Johni Paul Karolus
Published: May 2023

Seperti dengan banyak negara industri dan berkembang lainnya, kebijakan ekonomi makro Indonesia sangat menekankan pada mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi dan menahan inflasi. Di sisi lain, ada perbedaan pendapat yang kuat mengenai apakah inflasi membantu atau merugikan pertumbuhan ekonomi. Penelitian ini terinspirasi oleh isu kontroversial tersebut dan mengeksplorasi adakah pengaruh antara inflasi terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi. Untuk menyelidiki bagaimana inflasi mempengaruhi pertumbuhan ekonomi, data time-series untuk tahun 2013-2021 dengan pembagian triwulan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan uji analisis linear regresi sederhana dengan bantuan SPSS. Temuan penelitian mendukung H1, yang menunjukkan bahwa inflasi memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi.
A crise do capital em Marx : o debate contemporâneo entre marxistas
Authors: Nozaki Hajime Takeuchi
Published: May 2023

O livro aborda o tema das crises capitalistas em Karl Marx. Utilizando-se das recentes descobertas filológicas e da reconstituição dos planos expositivos para a crítica da economia política, examina os principais argumentos sobre mono e pluricausalidade da crise, defendidos por conhecidos autores do marxismo contemporâneo. Alguns autores contestam a existência de uma teoria da crise em Marx, ou a sua formulação a partir unicamente da lei da queda tendencial da taxa de lucro. Já outros demonstram empiricamente que o capitalismo vem acumulando mundialmente quedas na taxa de lucro. Ao mesmo tempo, um aspecto que atravessa o debate contemporâneo é a crise de 2007/2008, uma das mais violentas e particulares da história. A partir desses elementos, este livro, que é fruto de pesquisa de pós-doutorado e de tese defendida em concurso para titular da carreira, busca montar uma espécie de quebra-cabeças desse interminável debate.
O que cabe às mulheres no Bolsa Família? : uma história de muitas marias, mahins, marielles e malês
Authors: Machado Camila Borges , Paiva Fernando Santana
Published: May 2023

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Extrapolation des inventaires de biodiversité incomplets : comment estimer au mieux le nombre d’espèces manquantes et prévoir l’effort additionnel d’échantillonnage requis pour réduire ce nombre
Authors: Béguinot Jean
Published: May 2023

Approcher l’exhaustivité reste l’objectif idéal de tout inventaire ; cependant la difficulté de réaliser des échantillonnages d’espèces sub-complets est appelée à s’accroître à mesure que se présentent des groupes taxonomiques plus difficiles à traiter (par exemple la plupart des groupes de micro-invertébrés) et que, par ailleurs, de multiples priorités d’investigations viennent entrer en concurrence. Pour autant, exploités de manière appropriée, les échantillonnages incomplets peuvent en dire plus qu’il ne semblerait au premier abord, et il apparaît possible d’en tirer un meilleur parti sous réserve de pouvoir réaliser des extrapolations numériques fiables. D’ailleurs, les outils adaptés à l’exploitation dans ce sens des échantillonnages incomplets ne manquent pas et pêchent même plutôt par la diversité des solutions proposées et, corrélativement, par la disparité des résultats auxquels elles conduisent. Heureusement, la mise en évidence récente de contraintes mathématiques restreignant les formulations acceptables de la Courbe d’Accumulation des Espèces au fil de l’accroissement de taille de l’échantillon permet désormais de faire une sélection efficace parmi les différentes solutions proposées, en faveur de l’extrapolation la plus fiable. Il devient ainsi possible (i) d’estimer avec une assez bonne exactitude le nombre d’espèces manquantes ayant échappé à l’échantillonnage et, partant, le niveau de richesse spécifique totale de l’ensemble inventorié ; (ii) d’extrapoler utilement la cinétique (progressivement ralentie) avec laquelle de nouvelles espèces viendraient s’ajouter à la liste déjà acquise par l’échantillonnage en cours, si celui-ci devait être poursuivi. Ceci permettant, du coup, de jauger objectivement le gain à attendre en termes de nouvelles espèces inventoriées, en fonction de l’effort d’échantillonnage supplémentaire à consentir. Toutes informations essentielles pour décider rationnellement de l’opportunité, soit de poursuivre, soit d’interrompre un échantillonnage en cours, compte tenu (i) du ratio gain attendu/ effort additionnel requis, (ii) du degré d’incomplétude de l’échantillon en cours (vis-à-vis de la richesse spécifique totale estimée), (iii) de la concomitance possible (et même courante) de priorités d’inventaires concurrentes, soit en d’autres sites, soit en faveur d’autres groupes taxonomiques. On illustre ici la mise en oeuvre de la procédure proposée d’extrapolation de la courbe d’accumulation des espèces permettant de «prolonger » numériquement l’échantillonnage déjà réalisé en considérant un récent inventaire de la faune cécidogène au sein du Parc National des Écrins. Cet inventaire rassemble les échantillonnages, inévitablement plus ou moins partiels, consacrés à chacun des quatre principaux ordres d’arthropodes cécidogènes : Acariens Trombidiformes, Hémiptères, Diptères, Hyménoptères.
Eleocharis obtusa (Willd.) Schult. dans la Loire (Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) : une découverte récente ?
Authors: Guillerme Nicolas
Published: May 2023

Eleocharis obtusa (Willd.) Schult. in the Loire (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France) : a recent discovery ?

The discovery of Eleocharis obtusa (Willd.) Schult. in the Loire is an interesting discovery. It is a species of North American origin recently observed in Belgium and France. Discreet and very close to Eleocharis ovata (Roth) Roem. & Schult, it could be undervalued in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and more generally in France. Field surveys confirm that the species is well established in the Forez Plain and in several localities. Apart from a recent part (2001), the consultation of different and ancient parts of herbaria did not confirm the species elsewhere. Finally, the determination criteria derived from the North American keys have been tested on the local populations and are, with some precautions, discriminating.
Incontinência urinária em mulheres idosas e qualidade de vida: sua relação com o fortalecimento do assoalho pélvico
Authors: Leite Luzinete Estevam de Caldas , Costa Millena Moreira , Iocca Diego Cesar , Siqueira Sabrina da Costa Fernandes , Queiroz Juliana de Medeiros , Sampaio Julliane Messias Cordeiro , Oliveira Ester Mascarenhas , Pegoraro Vanessa Alvarenga
Published: May 2023

A incontinência urinária é uma perda involuntária de urina, distúrbio mais prevalente em mulheres idosas e que contribuem para um problema psicológico, social e biológico. As principais causas são alterações teciduais da senilidade que comprometem o trato urinário inferior e o assoalho pélvico, doença que gera um grande impacto sobre a qualidade de vida da paciente. O objetivo do presente trabalho é apresentar a importância do fortalecimento do assoalho pélvico em mulheres idosas em busca da qualidade de vida e sua relação com a incontinência urinária. Trata-se de uma revisão narrativa, que se apresenta dividida nos seguintes tópicos: Fisiologia do assoalho pélvico, Fatores de risco para o enfraquecimento do assoalho pélvico e tratamento, Perda da qualidade de vida, Estratégias para o fortalecimento do assoalho pélvico e as contribuições da enfermagem. Constatou-se que o cuidado da enfermagem através de educação em saúde para prevenção e incentivo dos exercícios do Assoalho pélvico, contribuem para o fortalecimento do tônus muscular, redução da incontinência urinária e qualidade de vida das mulheres idosas.
Optimalisasi Rute Distribusi Menggunakan Algoritma Clarke and Wright Savings
Authors: Marpaung Lyoni Elisabet , Arifin Jauhari , Winarno Winarno
Published: May 2023

One aspect that can affect a company's competitive advantage is the distribution of its products. CV. Sinar Sentosa is a glass distributor located in Medan, North Sumatra. One type of glass marketed by CV. Sinar Sentosa is A75 plain Glass. CV. Sinar Sentosa has difficulty in determining the allocation of vehicles due to limited vehicle capacity to meet the demands of each store. This causes delays in product delivery to consumers and expensive distribution costs. So it is necessary to optimize the distribution route of A75 plain glass using the Clarke and Wright Savings algorithm so that it can minimize distribution costs. This research is a descriptive type of research in the form of action research. Based on the research results obtained 2 distribution routes with a total distance of 110.02 km. The company's initial distribution routes consisted of five routes totaling 312.52 kms. The application of the Clarke and Wright Savings algorithm in this study resulted in an efficiency of distribution distance of 64.79% and saved fuel costs from Rp. 296,894 to Rp. 104,519. Salah satu aspek yang dapat memengaruhi suatu keunggulan bersaing perusahaan adalah kegiatan distribusi produknya. CV. Sinar Sentosa merupakan salah satu distributor kaca yang berlokasi di Medan, Sumatera Utara. Salah satu jenis kaca yang dipasarkan oleh CV. Sinar Sentosa adalah Kaca polos A75. CV. Sinar Sentosa mengalami kesulitan dalam menentukan alokasi kendaraan akibat keterbatasan kapasitas kendaraan dalam memenuhi permintaan setiap toko. Hal tersebut menyebabkan keterlambatan pengiriman produk di lokasi konsumen dan biaya distribusinya yang mahal. Maka perlu dilakukan pengoptimalan rute distribusi kaca polos A75 menggunakan algoritma Clarke and Wright Savings sehingga biaya distribusi dapat diminimalkan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian jenis deskriptif berbentuk action research. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan diperlukan 2 rute distribusi dengan total jarak sebesar 110,02 km. Rute distribusi awal perusahaan sebanyak 5 rute dengan total jarak 312,52 km. Penerapan algoritma Clarke and Wright Savings pada penelitian ini menghasilkan efisiensi jarak distribusi sebesar 64,79% dan menghemat biaya bahan bakar dari Rp 296.894 menjadi Rp 104.519.
Audit committees, political connections, and audit quality on tax avoidance
Authors: Alfandia Nurlita Sukma , Putri Pebrika Ayunda
Published: May 2023

Differences in the results of previous studies regarding the relationship between audit committees, political connections, and audit quality on tax avoidance make this research necessary. This study aims to thoroughly review and identify empirical evidence about the impact of audit committees, political ties, and audit quality on tax avoidance. Tax avoidance is a dependent variable. Audit quality, audit committees, and political connections are independent variables. Political connections were calculated using the number of Board of Commissioners with the formula of calculating the number of Commissioners: The Board of Commissioners was politically connected. The audit committee was calculated using the number of members of the company's audit committee. The audit quality measurement in this study is dummy variables. This study is explanatory research and uses a quantitative methodology. The 36 samples included in this study are mining firms listed between 2017 and 2019 on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Purposive sampling was used to collect samples, while multiple linear regression was the technical data analysis method used in this study. When selecting how to disclose financial information, the corporation considers the audit committee. Political connections negatively affect tax avoidance. It reveals how political ties to the board of commissioners also affect tax evasion. Audit quality has a detrimental effect on tax evasion as well. The Big Four Public Accounting Firm's (KAP) audit standard ensures accurate financial data.
Methodical Bases of Health Care Competence Formation of Preschoolers
Authors: Maksimova O.
Published: May 2023

The research deals with finding the optimal tools forming health care competence of preschoolers as a base for an active, cheerful, successful, happy life. The scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, description and comparison have been used in order to define objectives, principles of valeological parenting, optimal conditions forming health care competence. The latter being understood as a set of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values aimed at the preservation, creation and strengthening of health – his and others – in everyday life.

Trinity Parties health (physical, mental, spiritual) define the tasks facing the teacher for the conservation, maintenance and enhancement of children's health. Valeological education is based on the principles of commitment, scientific, systematic, humanism, activity approach, taking into account individual characteristics, altruism, in principle measure and the principle of "do no harm". Among the conditions of health care competence formation we have identified the following: the systematic provision and renovation valeological basic knowledge and skills of children; casual valeological education; involving children to participate in activities aimed at enriching and strengthening health; positive example from adults; educate parents on valeology and pedagogy; creating the necessary sanitary conditions for maintaining the health of children; optimal mobility of children within a reasonable and acceptable. The conclusions made that the determining factors of forming and preserving the health of children is high qualification of teachers, their motivation to health care children and close relationship with their parents.