Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen Pada Moya Shop Kota Gorontalo

Pelaksanaan penelitian ini didasarkan pada rumusan masalah seberapa besar Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen Pada Moya shop Kota Gorontalo. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi sederhana. Besarnya sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 97 orang dengan teknik pengambilan sampel non probability sampling. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan konsumen pada Moya Shop Kota Gorontalo. Nilai t dalam penelitian ini adalah 4.336. Hal ini menunjukkan jika t hitung lebih besar dari t tabel maka hipotesis diterima atau (4.336 1.661). Nilai R square dalam penelitian ini adalah besaran pengaruh variabel kualitas pelayanan terhadap variabel kepuasan konsumen sebesar 0.165 atau 16,5% sedangkan 83,5% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain seperti, penetapan harga, mutu produk, pengalaman berbelanja yang menyenangkan, dan testimoni orang lain

Uji Aktivitas Antimikroba Dan Uji Sitotoksik Ekstrak Etanol Akar Tanaman Akar Kucing (Acalypha Indica Linn), Daging Buah Mahkota Dewa (Phaleria Macrocarpa (Sheff) Boerl) Dan Sari Buah Merah (Pandanus Conoideus Lam)

The antimicrobial activity and cytotoxic effect of ethanol extract of Acalypha indica Linn, Phaleria macrocarpa (Sheff) Boerl and Pandanus conoideus Lam, had been carried out. The results of the research showed that those ethanol extracts had antimi-crobial activities against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Pseudomonas aeruginosae ATCC 27853 and Candida albicans. The determi-nation of cytotoxic effects of those ethanol extracts by brine shrimp lethality test (BSLT) using Artemia salina Leach showed that LC50 of Acalypha indica Linn, Phaleria macrocarpa (Sheff) Boerl and Pandanus conoideus Lam were 1,279 ug/ml, 0.123 ug/ml and 0.054 ug/ml respectively

Diversité et dynamique des assemblages phytoplanctoniques dans les écosystèmes aquatiques au Sud du Togo

L'étude de la diversité algale de 4 écosystèmes aquatiques du Sud-Ouest du Togo a permis l'identification de 203 espèces dont une centaine est signalée pour la première fois au Togo. Ces espèces sont réparties en 6 embranchements, 29 familles et 85 genres. L’appréciation de la dynamique du phytoplancton a permis de constater que la densité de la population algale est plus importante en grande saison pluvieuse qu’en grande saison sèche. Son importance est encore beaucoup moindre en petite saison sèche qu’en petite saison pluvieuse. Quatre paramètres physico-chimiques sont mesurés. Les analyses multivariées montrent que ces paramètres physico-chimiques affectent plus ou moins la distribution spatiale du peuplement algal. Relativement aux groupes phytoplanctoniques identifiés, plus de 70% des Euglénophytes sont rencontrés dans les mares. Par ailleurs, le peuplement phytoplanctonique lagunaire est à 58% composé des Chromophytes et celui de la rivière est dominé par les Chlorophytes (40%) et les Cyanophytes (30%).Mots-clés : diversité algale, dynamique, paramètres physico-chimiques, écosystèmes aquatiques, Sud du Togo.Diversity and dynamic of phytoplankton assemblages in the aquatic ecosystems in south of TogoThe study of algal diversity of four aquatic ecosystems in Togo’s southwestern led to the identification of 203 species including a hundred which is reported for the first time in Togo. These species are divided into 6 phyla, 29 families and 85 genera. The appreciation of the dynamics of phytoplankton showed that the algal population density is higher in long rainy season than dry season. Its importance is much lower in short dry season than in small rainy season. Four physico-chemical parameters are measured. Multivariate analysis showed that these physico-chemical parameters affect greater or lesser the spatial distribution of algal assemblage. In this study, more than 70% of Euglenophyta met in ponds. In addition, the settlement lagoon phytoplankton is composed of 58% Chromophyta and the river is dominated by Chlorophyta (40%) and Cyanophyta (30%).Keywords : algal diversity, dynamic, physico-chemical parameters, aquatic ecosystems, South of Togo

Structure démographique de peuplement naturel et répartition spatiale des plantules de Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir. dans la forê

Pterocarpus erinaceus de la famille des Fabaceae, est un arbre  éminemment utile pour les populations. C’est une espèce endémique multi-usage des zones guinéo-soudaniennes et soudano-sahéliennes. La présente étude analyse les paramètres structuraux du peuplement naturel de P. erinaceus, détermine la distribution spatiale des plantules et leurs relations spatiales avec leurs géniteurs et les autres espèces. Des mesures dendrométriques et la cartographie des peuplements naturels de Pterocarpus erinaceus ont été effectuées dans la forêt de Tiogo en zone soudanienne du Burkina Faso. L’analyse des structures en diamètre et en  hauteur montre que le peuplement est dominé par des individus âgés, les individus jeunes étant absents. La distribution spatiale des jeunes plantules de l’espèce montre qu’elles ont une distribution grégaire et ont besoin des milieux plus ou moins ouverts pour germer. L’analyse de la fonction L12 (r) montre que ces plantules sont en compétition avec la plupart des espèces en présence hormis Acacia macrostachya et Vittelaria paradoxa. Cette germination préférentielle des milieux  ouverts expose ces plantules à la sécheresse pendant la saison sèche, aux feux de végétation et à la dent des herbivores qui parcourent chaque jour les forêts en zone soudanienne.Mots clés : Structure, distribution spatiale, régénération, Pterocarpus erinaceus, Tiogo, Burkina Faso

Lipoma of Guyon’s canal causing ulnar neuropathy

Lipoma is a benign soft tissue tumor which rarely causes neuropathy. In closed compartments such as Guyon’s canal, even small volume loss can lead to compression of nerve. Hence in such areas, even innocuous tumors such as lipomas can cause neuropathy and warrant surgery. We present one such case of ulnar neuropathy caused by lipoma of Guyon’s canal

Towards a Post-Graduate Level Curriculum for Biodiversity Informatics. Perspectives from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Community

Biodiversity informatics is a new and evolving field, requiring efforts to develop capacity and a curriculum for this field of science. The main objective was to summarise the level of activity and the efforts towards developing biodiversity informatics curricula, for work-based training and/or academic teaching at universities, taking place within the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) countries and its associated network. A survey approach was used to identify existing capacities and resources within the network. Most of GBIF Nodes survey respondents (80%) are engaged in onsite training activities, with a focus on work-based professionals, mostly researchers, policy-makers and students. Training topics include data mobilisation, digitisation, management, publishing, analysis and use, to enable the accessibility of analogue and digital biological data that currently reside as scattered datasets. An initial assessment of academic teaching activities highlighted that countries in most regions, to varying degrees, were already engaged in the conceptualisation, development and/or implementation of formal academic programmes in biodiversity informatics, including programmes in Benin, Colombia, Costa Rica, Finland, France, India, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan and Togo. Digital e-learning platforms were an important tool to help build capacity in many countries. In terms of the potential in the Nodes network, 60% expressed willingness to be recruited or commissioned for capacity enhancement purposes. Contributions and activities of various country nodes across the network have been highlighted and a working curriculum framework has been defined. © 2021. Parker-Allie F et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are creditedPeer reviewe

Circulating adrenomedullin estimates survival and reversibility of organ failure in sepsis: the prospective observational multinational Adrenomedullin and Outcome in Sepsis and Septic Shock-1 (AdrenOSS-1) study

Background: Adrenomedullin (ADM) regulates vascular tone and endothelial permeability during sepsis. Levels of circulating biologically active ADM (bio-ADM) show an inverse relationship with blood pressure and a direct relationship with vasopressor requirement. In the present prospective observational multinational Adrenomedullin and Outcome in Sepsis and Septic Shock 1 (, AdrenOSS-1) study, we assessed relationships between circulating bio-ADM during the initial intensive care unit (ICU) stay and short-term outcome in order to eventually design a biomarker-guided randomized controlled trial. Methods: AdrenOSS-1 was a prospective observational multinational study. The primary outcome was 28-day mortality. Secondary outcomes included organ failure as defined by Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score, organ support with focus on vasopressor/inotropic use, and need for renal replacement therapy. AdrenOSS-1 included 583 patients admitted to the ICU with sepsis or septic shock. Results: Circulating bio-ADM levels were measured upon admission and at day 2. Median bio-ADM concentration upon admission was 80.5 pg/ml [IQR 41.5-148.1 pg/ml]. Initial SOFA score was 7 [IQR 5-10], and 28-day mortality was 22%. We found marked associations between bio-ADM upon admission and 28-day mortality (unadjusted standardized HR 2.3 [CI 1.9-2.9]; adjusted HR 1.6 [CI 1.1-2.5]) and between bio-ADM levels and SOFA score (p < 0.0001). Need of vasopressor/inotrope, renal replacement therapy, and positive fluid balance were more prevalent in patients with a bio-ADM > 70 pg/ml upon admission than in those with bio-ADM ≤ 70 pg/ml. In patients with bio-ADM > 70 pg/ml upon admission, decrease in bio-ADM below 70 pg/ml at day 2 was associated with recovery of organ function at day 7 and better 28-day outcome (9.5% mortality). By contrast, persistently elevated bio-ADM at day 2 was associated with prolonged organ dysfunction and high 28-day mortality (38.1% mortality, HR 4.9, 95% CI 2.5-9.8). Conclusions: AdrenOSS-1 shows that early levels and rapid changes in bio-ADM estimate short-term outcome in sepsis and septic shock. These data are the backbone of the design of the biomarker-guided AdrenOSS-2 trial. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02393781. Registered on March 19, 2015