Electronic Information Systems Research Articles

Low circulating B cells in immunocompromised individuals are linked to poorer antibody responses to vaccines and a predisposition to viral infections.

B cells play an important role in protection against viral infections, not only through the production of antibodies but also through their ability to act as antigen-presenting cells and produce cytokines. To assess whether there is a link between low circulating B-cell counts and a predisposition to viral infections in immunocompromised individuals, we performed a retrospective cohort analysis at 2 National Health Service Clinical Immunology sites in England. Eligible patients were adults who were either diagnosed with or under investigation for an immunodeficiency and had recorded circulating B-cell counts. Information on viral infections was collected by using the departmental, hospital, and laboratory electronic information systems. Ageneralized linear model was used to analyze the relationship between B-cell counts and relevant indices of viral infection while controlling for patient age, diagnosis group, and T-cell and natural killer cell counts. A total of 376 eligible patients were identified, 134 of whom had B-cell counts that were below the laboratory-defined refence range (<0.11 ×109/L). Patients with low numbers of circulating B cells had lower pretreatment immunoglobulin levels and poorer antibody responses to vaccines (Streptococcus pneumonia, Clostridium tetani, and Haemophilus influenzae type B). An increased number of chronic or recurrent (P= .001), severe or unusual (P= .001), and PCR-confirmed viral infections (P= .04) were recorded in these patients versus in those with normal numbers of circulating B cells. Overall, there was a statistically significant association between low circulating B-cell counts and the incidence of clinically important viral infections in this patient cohort, even when controlling for relevant covariates. Clinicians caring for patients with immunodeficiency should be vigilant for these types of infections, particularly in patients with low peripheral B-cell counts. Aprospective study will be required to confirm these findings.

MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI GURU SMA NEGERI 1 LIMBANGAN MELALUI FGD PENULISAN KARYA ILMIAH (CHAPTER BOOK)

In carrying out of duties as a teacher, in addition to teaching, a teacher also required to be able to make a good scientific work. Writing ability is one of main subject of the teacher when purpose a scientific work. But the reality, still faced some teachers that minus of ability on purpose a good scientific work. Using the latest version of application technology that improved purposes scientific work progress not fully handle as well by teachers on SMA N 1 Limbangan is one of issue for the present time. FGD (Focus Discussion Group) that doing by polimarin lectures and SMA N 1 Limbangan teachers expected can improve kowladge and ability of the teachers on literature skill and purposing scientific work (chapter book) as an obbilgation of the teachers on SMA N 1 Limbangan. The result of FGD is given knowledge and skill for the teachers for using Mendeley application as a tool for citation a reference. Aside from that given knowledge and skill for the teachers abaout paraphrase of the words, its have benefite for teacher for purposing scintifics work without doing plagiarism. And the last is given knowledge and skill about using application of electronic information system called SCI hub for downloading some journal as a reference for purposing scientific work for free.

Strategy of the Regional Disaster Management Agency in Tackling Disasters in Sukabumi City

Sukabumi City Regional Disaster Management Agency as an autonomous unit that was previously based on field level, which was followed up by Sukabumi Mayor Regulation No. 77 of 2020 concerning the Main Duties and Functions of BPBD located in Sukabumi City. Regional disasters that occurred in Sukabumi City were dominated by floods and landslides, in 2022 in January-March there were 54 hydrometeorologically controlled disasters. Types of disasters consist of floods, tornadoes, extreme weather, fires, and landslides. The results of the data are based on information derived from the Disaster Data Electronic Information System or called Si Edan. This research uses (Mintzberg et al., 2003) including goals/objectives, policies, and stages/programs. Qualitative research methods with a phenomenological approach, data collection techniques, namely observation, interviews and documentation. Data validation using triangulation techniques. Data analysis used includes 1). Data reduction; 2). Presentation of data; 3). Drawing conclusions. The Sukabumi City Regional Disaster Management Agency uses the concept of penta helix or multi-party where there are various elements that help in disaster management, The strategic policy of the Regional Disaster Management Agency is always seen from the index of areas that experience disaster-prone potential. Supporting factors in the stages of activities / programs are the many parties and volunteer communities that are ready to participate in disaster management activities.

Marine protected areas and electronic navigational charts: legal foundation, mapping methods, IHO S-122 portrayal, and advanced navigation services

A strategic instrument for the sustainable conservation of the fragile marine ecosystem is the designation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), within which various regulations exist for the protection of highly vulnerable species and habitats. These regulations can be depicted on Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) based on the new International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) S-100 series of standards, which support Marine Information Overlays (MIOs) that enrich the portrayed information by including both static and dynamic information, such as vessels traffic, tides, currents, and weather conditions, as well as essential information for the regulation of MPAs. Although, the new IHO S-122 Product Specification introduced specifically for the MPAs has been developed to encapsulate geospatial information for these regulations, the present edition does not specify portrayal. This paper reviews the legal foundation for the protection of marine mammals as well as the mapping methods used in selected study cases and builds upon these to present new, intuitive portrayal symbols for depicting the type of MPAs in combination with the regulations to be enforced on ENCs. Moreover, to support the global efforts for the protection of marine biodiversity, contemporary navigation systems aboard vessels can be used to enforce environmental regulations, and operations centers ashore can also monitor vessels’ passage and activities in MPAs. In that respect, this paper also discusses the concepts of Ecosystem Protection Zones and Environmental Risk Contours that can facilitate environmental risk-based voyage planning and preventive alarm services through Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS).

Prescription of potentially inappropriate medicines and comparison with lists of essential medicines for treatment of chronic disorders in older patients

ObjectivesTo examine the current situation of potentially inappropriate medicines (PIM) for treatment of chronicity in older patients and whether the inappropriate medicines were included in the 22nd World Health Organization (WHO) Model List of Essential Medicines (EMLs), China National Model list of Essential Medicines (China EMLs), or supplementary list of essential medicines in Guizhou Province 2018 (Guizhou EMLs) through real world data, so as to promote the development of lists of essential medicines suitable for older patients and provide a reference for the revision of lists of essential medicines to reduce adverse effects, drug-induced diseases and even possible death due to use of inappropriate medicines existing in lists of essential medicines. MethodsA retrospectively study was conducted. Dispensing records of patients aged ≥ 65 admitted to convenience clinic of a tertiary hospital from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 were extracted through electronic information system. Then, we merged dispensing records of the same patient on the same date as one record and patients with at least one chronic disease were included. The American Geriatrics Society(AGS)/Beers Criteria 2019 (Beers 2019) was used to evaluate the PIM status. Thereafter, the inappropriate medicines were compared with WHO EMLs, China EMLs, and Guizhou EMLs to find out percentages of drugs of PIMs existing in above lists of essential medicines in all drugs of PIMs. The above evaluation was conducted using Excel software (version 2019). ResultsA total of 5314 dispensing reports were included in this study. 5.95% (316/5314), 7.88% (419/5314) of PIMs met Table 2 (medicines that are potentially inappropriate in most older adults), Table 4 (medicines that should be used with caution) of Beers 2019, respectively. Among PIM drugs which met Table 2 of Beers 2019, 47.37%, 78.95%, and 78.95% were respectively included in WHO EMLs, China EMLs, and Guizhou EMLs, and that was 47.06%, 76.47%, and 82.35% for Table 4 of Beers 2019. ConclusionsPIM in older patients is common in clinical practice. Patients with diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, depression and/or anxiety and Parkinson’ diseases were more frequently prescribed drugs of PIM according to Beers 2019. Take older patients into consideration and formulate List of essential medicines special for older patients may be a key way to reduce PIM.

The quality of health data before and after the implementation of the electronic health management information system for the fistula program in Tanzania

AbstractThis study assessed the quality and challenges of health data before and after the implementation of the Hospital Information System (HIS) for the fistula program at the Comprehensive Community‐based Rehabilitation Hospital in Tanzania. This was a mixed methods study. Data were collected at baseline and end‐line (before and after the implementation of the HIS) study using quantitative Data Quality Assessment (DQA) checklists and individual interviews. At the baseline, the DQA checklists were assessed using files registered from 2017 to May 2019. At the end‐line, the DQA checklists used data for a patient registered at the established HIS from June 2019 to December 2020. Interviews with clinical and non‐clinical staff were conducted at both baseline and end‐line studies. The study found that data quality improved after the implementation of the HIS. At baseline, data completeness declined from 85% in 2017 to 44.9% in 2019 while accuracy declined from 44% in 2017 to 31% in 2019. At the end‐line, data completeness and accuracy were &gt;80% and 100% annually respectively. Data preciseness increased from 0% at baseline to 100% at the end‐line. Both data completeness and accuracy had inconsistent tend over months, although preciseness could not be evaluated at baseline as no breakdown of indicators was reported. The major challenges related to data quality included language barrier, incompleteness of data, incorrect data entry, use of both manual and electronic systems, as well as unreliable electricity and network. In general, the HIS had improved rates of data quality in terms of completeness, accuracy, and preciseness of data as compared to the manual system. Policy‐makers and hospital administrators should ensure that the HIS are integrated into national hospital information systems, build staff capacity, ensure reliable sources of electrical power, and regular training on data collection.

The Quality Management Improvement Approach: Successes and Lessons Learned From a Workforce Development Intervention in Rwanda's Health Supply Chain.

Rwanda's supply chain is decentralized, with regional warehouse pharmacies and service delivery points (SDPs) ensuring a reliable health commodities supply. However, in 2016, the Rwanda Ministry of Health (MOH) identified challenges with the supply chain workforce contributing to a high stock-out rate, inventory stock inaccuracies, and underutilization of the electronic logistics management information system (e-LMIS). We aimed to document successes and lessons learned from implementing a workforce development intervention to address these challenges. Rwanda's MOH and the U.S. Agency for International Development Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management project implemented a workforce development intervention, the Quality Management Improvement Approach (QMIA), to improve and sustain Rwanda's service delivery and medicines availability. The QMIA monitors the performance of supply chain professionals while continuously building their capacity to run a smooth supply chain operation. The QMIA includes supervisory visits to measure key performance indicators and discussion sessions for experience-sharing and skill-building. The central level conducts both components, supporting regional warehouses that in turn assist SDPs through supervisory visits and discussion sessions. Since 2017, the QMIA has been conducted twice a year in 596 SDPs and 30 regional warehouses and has trained 1,296 supply chain staff members. The intervention has contributed to major improvements in several key supply chain outcomes (2017 versus 2019): increased utilization of the e-LMIS (55% to 96%), higher inventory data accuracy (25% to 85%), and reduced stock-outs (10% to 1%). The QMIA has proven to be a successful training and capacity-building platform for supply chain management in Rwanda, enhancing system utilization and availability of accurate data to guide decision-making. Notably, the approach fosters a positive behavioral change to build local solutions and improves communication.

Clinical features and outcome of human Mpox (Monkeypox) in Saudi Arabia: An observational study of travel-related cases

BackgroundThe 2022 Monkeypox virus (Mpox) outbreak had involved multiple countries around the globe. Here, we report clinical features and outcome of human Mpox of the first cases in Saudi Arabia. MethodsWe obtained records of confirmed Mpox cases in Saudi Arabia from the public electronic health information system, Health Electronic Surveillance Network (HESN) and the healthcare providers completed a de-identified structured clinical data collection form. ResultsThe reported seven cases were travel-related and all were males between 24 and 41 years of age (mean age + SD) was 30.14 (+ 6.69) years. Of the cases, three (43 %) had heterosexual contact and the others had other intimate encounters while traveling abroad. They presented with skin lesions (100 %), fever (86 %), and lymphadenopathy (71 %). The illness was mild to moderate, did not require antiviral medications, and lasted 7–15 days. The mean duration of skin rash (+ SD) was 10 (+ 2.68) days. Routine laboratory tests (CBC, BUN, serum electrolytes, and liver enzymes) were within normal limits, and initial screening for HIV was negative. Expanded contact tracing did not reveal secondary cases of Mpox in the community or the healthcare setting. ConclusionThe current study showed heterosexual transmission of Mpox and the clinical course was mild and non-complicated. Therefore, clinicians and public health professionals should consider Mpox among individuals presenting with skin rash especially in the context of the investigation of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Diagnostic power of vertebral hydroxyapatite concentration measurements in spectral CT for osteoporosis-associated fractures and impact of intravenous contrast administration.

To evaluate the diagnostic power of using vertebral hydroxyapatite concentration measurements in unenhanced and contrast-enhanced spectral CT for detecting and predicting the risk of osteoporosis-associated fractures. L1 of 210 patients (105 men, 105 women; mean age, 64 years, range, 19-103 years) who had undergone spectral CT examinations from January 1, 2018, to March 1, 2019, were retrospectively analyzed. Patient data for 3 years after spectral CT were retrieved from electronic medical record information systems to obtain the incidence of osteoporotic fractures. Baseline vertebral cancellous hydroxyapatite concentration from unenhanced and contrast-enhanced late-arterial-phase images was measured. The receiver operating characteristic curves were used to evaluate the diagnostic power for detecting and predicting the 3-year risk of osteoporosis-associated fractures using hydroxyapatite concentrations in both phases. The hydroxyapatite concentrations in both phases had good diagnostic power to detect fractures at baseline. The sensitivity and specificity for predicting one or more osteoporosis-associated fractures within 3 years after spectral CT were 76.80% and 93.10%, respectively, using the cutoff of 74.79 mg/cm3 in vertebral hydroxyapatite concentration in the unenhanced CT phase, and 82.87% and 82.76%, respectively, using the cutoff of 84.65 mg/cm3 in the late-arterial phase. Furthermore, there was no significant difference in the diagnosis between unenhanced and enhanced CT-derived hydroxyapatite concentrations (p = 0.360). Both unenhanced and enhanced spectral CT-derived hydroxyapatite concentrations can accurately detect and predict future risk of osteoporosis-associated fractures. The hydroxyapatite concentration assessed in the late-arterial phase may have a similar diagnostic efficacy to that in the unenhanced phase. • A cutoff of 74.79 mg/cm3 of vertebral hydroxyapatite concentration in the unenhanced CT scans had 76.80% sensitivity and 93.10% specificity to predict one or more osteoporosis-associated fractures within 3 years after spectral CT examinations. • A cutoff of 84.65 mg/cm3 of vertebral hydroxyapatite concentration in the late-arterial-enhanced CT scans had 82.87% sensitivity and 82.76% specificity to predict one or more osteoporosis-associated fractures within 3 years after spectral CT examinations. • The hydroxyapatite concentration assessed in the late-arterial phase may have a similar diagnostic efficacy to that in the unenhanced phase.

The Significance of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques in Cybersecurity: A Comprehensive Review

People in the modern era spend most of their lives in virtual environments that offer a range of public and private services and social platforms. Therefore, these environments need to be protected from cyber attackers that can steal data or disrupt systems. Cybersecurity refers to a collection of technical, organizational, and executive means for preventing the unauthorized use or misuse of electronic information and communication systems to ensure the continuity of their work, guarantee the confidentiality and privacy of personal data, and protect consumers from threats and intrusions. Accordingly, this article explores the cybersecurity practices that protect computer systems from attacks, hacking, and data thefts and investigates the role of artificial intelligence in this domain. This article also summarizes the most significant literature that explore the roles and effects of machine learning and deep learning techniques in cybersecurity. Results show that machine learning and deep learning techniques play significant roles in protecting computer systems from unauthorized entry and in controlling system penetration by predicting and understanding the behaviour and traffic of malicious software.

Governance Through Electronic-based Information System by Papua Provincial Government

This research is about regional development efforts through governance with electronic-based information systems in Papua Province, namely Papua One Data Integration (PAITUA), Papua Spatial Management Information System (SIMTARU), Information System for Official Travel Orders (SPPD) Papua Provincial Government and Presence Information System and TPP. Papua Innovation One Data Integration (PAITUA) is a systematic and structured regional governance policy to produce data that is accurate, up-to-date, integrated, accountable, easy to access, can be shared between regional apparatuses, central agencies and other agencies through compliance with data standards , metadata, data interoperability and use of reference code and master data. Papua Spatial Management Information System Innovation (SIMTARU) is an open source application that is part of the Spatial-Based Information Management System (SMIS). The combination of modern cartographic technology with participatory methods in the form of data layers and permits or maps in several categories is used to monitor all activities related to spatial planning in Papua Province. Innovation of Information System for Service Travel Orders (SPPD) for the Government of Papua Province is a web-based information system that is equipped with a set of computers that can be accessed into a data communication network where the server is located at the Papua Communication and Informatics Office and can be accessed online.This study uses a qualitative approach research method. As for data collection with literature review techniques. Literature review or literature review is a systematic examination of critical scientific literature in analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing research findings, theory, and practice.Literature reviewprovide an overview of the development of a particular topic.The result of the Papua One Data Integration (PAITUA) innovation is that data and information are available that are complete, accurate, up-to-date, integrated, accountable and easily accessible and shared between Regional Work Units and Central Agencies as a basis for planning, implementing, evaluating and controlling development area. The innovation of the Papua Spatial Management Information System (SIMTARU) is the availability of a Web-GIS-based spatial information system that provides information data and produces a decision support system in implementing spatial planning. The result of the innovation of the Official Travel Order Information System (SPPD) for the Provincial Government of Papua is the availability of a Web-based Electronic Business Travel Order Information System (e-SPPD) which is equipped with a set of computers that can be accessed into a data communication network with servers at the Papua Kominfo Service and can be accessed by online. The result of the innovation of the Presence Information System and TPP is that digital attendance is available which is connected to the Additional Employee Income (TPP) application. The aim is to make TPP payments more focused and refer to employee attendance and apply discipline to entering and leaving the office on time for the state civil apparatus (ASN). The result of the innovation of the Presence Information System and TPP is that digital attendance is available which is connected to the Additional Employee Income (TPP) application. The aim is to make TPP payments more focused and refer to employee attendance and apply discipline to entering and leaving the office on time for the state civil apparatus (ASN). The result of the innovation of the Presence Information System and TPP is that digital attendance is available which is connected to the Additional Employee Income (TPP) application. The aim is to make TPP payments more focused and refer to employee attendance and apply discipline to entering and leaving the office on time for the state civil apparatus (ASN).

Users’ perception of satisfaction of the eletronic information system – SEI in the Instituto Federal de Rondônia

Public institutions in Brazil have undergone a major process of digitization of their procedures and services following the precepts of Industry 4.0. In this scenario, Instituto Feral da Rondônia - IFRO sought to increase its efficiency with the adoption of the Electronic Information System - SEI, adopted in 2017. The following investigation sought to know the perception of satisfaction of users of the system through the adapted application of the Model of Technology Acceptance (TAM). This is an exploratory investigation of a quantitative nature that sought to validate or reject hypotheses through the application of a questionnaire. The collected data showed that the various analyzed constructs had a positive relationship with each other, making it possible to validate all the research hypotheses. It was concluded that IFRO employees perceived the usefulness of the SEI and that this perception significantly influenced the intention to use the system and the quality, agility and planning of work in the institution.

E-birth Registration in Raj Shahi City Corporation, Bangladesh: Problematics and Inferential Solutions

The purport of this study is to address electronic birth registration information system (EBRIS) programme in RCC with its existing problems. Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) is one of the leading municipalities in e-governance adaptation in Bangladesh. As a part of e-governance, RCC, jointly with the local government division under the ministry of local government, has initiated electronic birth registration information system (EBRIS) in 2001 with the financial and technical support of UNICEF. Based on inference, researchers have recommended some possible solutions for solving these problems. As empirical research, this study, based on primary and secondary sources of data and information, has found some problems existed inside the EBRIS programme incorporated in RCC.

Distributed information systems in e-commerce

The article discusses the basic requirements for electronic commerce information systems that support business. The features of the modular design of electronic trade information systems are characterized and the advantages and disadvantages of independently developed information-but-computational resources are determined. The expediency of using distributed information systems for electronic trade tasks is justified. The concept of distributed information systems involves the use of various technologies and protocols to ensure the availability, reliability, and scalability of the system. The architecture of a distributed information system involves the creation of a system with distributed components that interact using standard interfaces and use various technologies for communications. The prospects for the use of distributed information systems are determined and the advantages of using a distributed architecture are analyzed. The article studies the stages of building the architecture of a distributed information system and defines its main components. The architecture of distributed systems can consist of such components as database servers, web servers, applications, security tools, and network equipment, and may vary depending on the specific system and its needs. The types of architectures of distributed information systems and the specifics and features of their application are determined. The article discusses microservices-oriented architecture (Microservices-Oriented Architecture, MOSA), the basic idea of which is that software is divided into small, autonomous microservices that interact with each other using APIs. The use of MOSA for electronic trade information systems allows for increasing the speed of development and implementation of additional functions and ensures scalability and resistance to failures.

HIV viral load testing and monitoring in Côte d'Ivoire: A survival analysis of viral load testing and suppression, and evaluation of adherence to national recommendations.

Routine viral load (VL) monitoring is the standard of care in Côte d'Ivoire and allows for effective treatment guidance for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to reach viral load suppression (VLS). For VL monitoring to be effective in reducing the impact of HIV, it must be provided in accordance with national guidance. This study aimed to evaluate VL testing, VLS rates and adherence to national guidance for VL testing using data collected from three national laboratories. We collected data on VL testing between 2015-2018 from OpenELIS (OE), an open-source electronic laboratory information system. We merged data by unique patient ID for patients (0-80 years old) who received multiple VL tests to calculate time between tests. We defined VLS as HIV RNA ≤1,000 copies/mL based on Côte d'Ivoire national and WHO guidance at the time of data collection. We used the Kaplan-Meier survival estimator to estimate time between ART (antiretroviral therapy) initiation and the first VL test, time between subsequent VL tests, and to estimate the proportion of people living with HIV (PLHIV) who were virally suppressed within 12 months of ART initiation. At the first documented VL test, 79.6% of patients were virally suppressed (95% CI: 78.9-80.3). Children under 15 were the least likely to be virally suppressed (55.2%, 95% CI: 51.5-58.8). The median time from ART initiation to the first VL sample collection for testing was 7.8 months (IQR:6.2-13.4). 72.4% of patients were virally suppressed within one year of treatment initiation (95% CI:71.5-73.3). Approximately 30% of patients received a second VL test during the 4-year study period. The median time between the first and second VL tests was 24.9 months (IQR: 4.7->40). Most PLHIV received their first VL test within the recommended 12 months of ART initiation but did not receive subsequent VL monitoring tests within the recommended time frame, reducing the benefits of VL monitoring. While VLS was fairly high, children were least likely to be virally suppressed. Our findings highlight the importance of regular VL monitoring after the first VL test, especially for children.

Assessment of diagnostic and prognostic laboratory biomarkers in severe COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care unit

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a global pandemic. In the first two years of the pandemic, nearly 15 million people died worldwide. Accurate and rapid laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19 infection is one of the milestones of pandemic control. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the diagnostic and prognostic accuracy of mainly used laboratory biomarkers (CRP, ferritin, IL-6, D-dimer, procalcitonin, and LDH) in the sera of severe COVID-19 Egyptian patients, to assess the most appropriate biomarker used in severe COVID-19 patients. A total of 120 COVID-19 patients and 50 normal controls were enrolled into our study. Demographic data, hospitalization time, medical history, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, oxygen supply, laboratory findings and thorax tomography of the patients were obtained from the hospital electronic information system retrospectively. Our results revealed that the serum levels of CRP, ferritin, IL-6, D-dimer, PCT and LDH were highly significantly increased in severe COVID-19 patients as compared to normal controls (p < 0.001), and in non-survivors as compared to survivors (p < 0.001). By using ROC curve analysis, IL-6 appeared to be the most sensitive and specific marker with 80.9% sensitivity and 84.9% specificity; followed by LDH with 85.1% sensitivity and 82.8% specificity in the prediction of death. In conclusion CRP and IL-6 could be the most appropriate biomarkers in the diagnosis of severe COVID-19 disease, while IL-6 and LDH may be good predictors of mortality between severe COVID-19 patients.

MODELING OF THE “IDRESM” ELECTRONIC JOURNAL PUBLICATION PORTAL USING THE WATERFALL MODEL

The utilization of various information technologies can increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the scientific publication process. Design can realize one of the uses of Information Technology in designing an electronic journal information system is that tools can use to solve these problems. The electronic journal information system is the collection, data collection, management, and or publication of scientific journals electronically. In addition, if the correct information can accompany the selection of journals, it will increase the effectiveness of publication activities in terms of time efficiency. Therefore, to support time management must be supported by a system design that includes journal subsystem information in planning the selection of open access journals when publishing. Based on the description above, this integration system aims to assist in compiling a journal integration system design based on software requirements analysis. In addition, the system development method used is the waterfall which consists of requirement analysis, system design, implementation, testing, deployment, dan operation &amp; maintenante. The design uses a DBMS, UML, ERD, Wireframe, and database implementation.The results indicate that the system can assist in selecting journals that are following their fields to estimate open access journals based on the estimated submission time. In addition, the integrated approach that has been successfully implemented as a system has four subsystems: the primary database, human resource system, index system, and payment system.

Development and national scale implementation of an open-source electronic laboratory information system (OpenELIS) in Côte d’Ivoire: Sustainability lessons from the first 13 years

PurposeCôte d'Ivoire has a tiered public health laboratory system of 9 reference laboratories, 77 laboratories at regional and general hospitals, and 100 laboratories among 1,486 district health centers. Prior to 2009, nearly all of these laboratories used paper registers and reports to collect and report laboratory data to clinicians and national disease monitoring programs. ProjectSince 2009 the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Côte d'Ivoire has sought to implement a comprehensive set of activities aimed at strengthening the laboratory system. One of these activities is the sustainable development, expansion, and technical support of an open-source electronic laboratory information system (OpenELIS), with the long-term goal of Ivorian technical support and managerial sustainment of the system. This project has addressed the need for a comprehensive, customizable, low- to no-cost, open-source LIS to serve the public health systems with initial attention to HIV clients and later expansion to cover the general population. This descriptive case study presents the first published summary of original work which has been ongoing since 2009 in Côte d’Ivoire to transform the laboratory information management systems and processes nationally. ImpactOpenELIS is now in use at 106 laboratories across Côte d’Ivoire. This article describes the iterative planning, design, and implementation process of OpenELIS in Côte d'Ivoire, and the evolving leadership, ownership, and capacity of the Ivorian MOH in sustaining the system. This original work synthesizes lessons learned from this 13-year experience towards strengthening laboratory information systems in other low resource settings.

Sistem Informasi Manajemen Arsip Elektronik (E-Arsip) Berbasis Microsoft Access Terhadap Efektivitas Penemuan Kembali Arsip Pada SMKN 4 Surabaya

Records management plays important roles in an agency or organization. Technology develops rapidly along with time. In terms of electronic-based management information systems, the researcher tries to innovate to improve the conventional archive management system using a Microsoft Access-based archive application system. This study aims to (1) determine the process of designing an Electronic Archive Management Information System (E-Archive) using Microsoft Access and (2) determine the effectiveness of the E-archive design using Microsoft Access for the Administration of SMKN 4 Surabaya. This Research &amp; Development (R&amp;D) used the ADDIE development model. The test subjects were 3 Administrative Archives of SMKN 4 Surabaya. Quantitative and qualitative data were obtained from validation sheets and questionnaires. The validators involved were Design Experts, Media Experts, and Practitioners. Data were analyzed using Accuracy Figures adapted from Liang Gie. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that (1) Microsoft Access-based archive applications get an average percentage of 92.8% with "Very Eligible" category to be applied to the Administration of SMKN 4 Surabaya. (2) The value of the accuracy to measure the effectiveness of the archive retrieval process at the Administration of SMKN 4 Surabaya is 1 with the criteria of quite effective.

ELECTRONIC CHARTS: DEVELOPMENT OF THE MULTIPURPOSE MODEL FOR CROSS TRACK LIMIT DETERMINATION

According to the requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS-74) vessels must be equipped with Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). This equipment is designed to improve safety of navigation and definitely has a number of indisputable advantages over the paper charts navigation. At the same time use of ECDIS requires navigators to have a sufficient level of competency for professional operation. Inadequate setting of safety parameters as well as incorrect interpretation of information from the display can lead to an accident. The determination of cross track limit (XTL) value as one of the route safety parameters in ECDIS is considered in the paper. Some companies navigational procedures are studied; it has been found out that companies have individual requirements regarding XTL value and they can vary. The issue of XTL value determination was recently studied and the authors of the previous research had proposed their own method of XTL calculation. This method is analysed in the paper and it has been concluded that this method is applicable for determining minimum XTL value, however in order to find the optimal value it is necessary to consider ship particulars and characteristics of a specific waterway as well as company requirements for under-keel clearance. The model structure, which integrates this information, is proposed in the paper, and the previously proposed method is used within the model. The model developed by the author is flexible: the input values can be adjusted, which allows to assess the safety of any size ship passage through any waterway. The incorporation of bottom contour information into the model through a piecewise function enables to assess the under-keel clearance for any values of XTL and to determine dangerous values of cross-track distance in particular conditions. The main disadvantage of the model is a necessity to define the piecewise function which adequately corresponds with the actual depth distribution in the waterway analysed, which restricts the application of this model to natural waterways with a difficult terrain of the bottom. It should be noted that with particular input values some «borderline cases» can take place, when the safety of passage is doubtful. In order to solve these uncertainties, the model can be later upgraded by including experts’ opinions with the use of fuzzy logic methods.