bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Concentration of PM2,5 and Characteristic Analysis of Workers with Health Complaints Smoked Fish Workers in Tambak Wedi Village Surabaya
Authors: Nirmala Dwi Sinta , Prasasti Corie Indria 
Published: January 2019

Abstract: Smoked fish in Tambak Wedi village Surabaya using coconut shell as the main fuel. Combustion of coconut shell in the process of smoked fish produced pollutants PM2,5 that can cause health problems for workers. The purpose of this study was to measure the consentration of PM2,5 and identify worker characteristics that affect worker health complaints in the smoked fish Tambak Wedi Village Surabaya.This study was observational descriptive study used cross sectional design. This study was conducted on June, 2014 by using questionnaire, interview, and observation with the sample was 26 respondents. The independent variables were PM2,5, age, year of works, lenght of employment, medical history, use of PPE and work position. PM2,5 measurement using a Haz-Dust EPAM 5000 for an hour and data collection characteristics of workers using a questionnaire and interview method. The results of the study, it found that concentration of PM2,5 at 8 location of Tambak Wedi village smoked fish exceed environmental requirements. Health complaints experienced by workers in the form of eye complaints, highest perceived by workers were an eye sore (100%), while the highest respiratory complaints perceived by workers were shortness of breath (80.8%). Worker at smoked fish have chance to get respiratory problems and eye irritation. The suggestion for workers must use PPE, use chimney and check their health periodically to health clinics in Tambak Wedi Surabaya.Keywords: Smoked fish, PM2,5, health complaints
The Description of Lung Function Status Among Limestone Milling Industry Workers in Tuban Regency
Authors: Sudrajad Muhammad , Azizah R. 
Published: January 2019

Abstract: One of air pollution parameters that are harmful to human health is the amount of dust. The main source of the dust pollutant is a limestone grinding activities. The purpose of this study was to look at the description of workers pulmonary function status, physical quality of the work environment, and respiratory complaints that experienced by workers in the limestone milling industry. This research design was descriptive cross sectional study. All of 12 workers in limestone milling industry were recruited in this study. Physical quality of the environment that have seen was the amount of dust particle, air temperature, humidity, and wind speed. Characteristics and respiratory complaints worker measured by questionnaires. Lung function disorder was measured using spirometry. The result of the physical quality measurement of the environment still met quality standards. Respiratory complaints most experienced by workers was phlegm, cough, cough with phlegm, and cold conditions. A total of 100% workers in production and 83.3% of workers in the packing have impaired lung function. It is concluded that, lung function disorders more experienced workers with the working environment had higher levels of dust and higher temperatures, lower humidity. Judging by the characteristics of workers, impaired lung function more experienced workers by aged 20-29 years and 30-39 years old, have years of service more than 5 years, smoking habits, have normal status nutrition, not wearing protective respiratory tract, and not have a history of lung disease. It is suggested that, the workers with impaired lung function should immediately conductfurther tests to get proper treatment. In addition, workers should always wear respirator while working and quiet from smoking behavior.Keywords: dust particle, lung function status, limestone milling industry workers
Implementation of Good Maufacturing Practices (GMP) in the Kitchen Hospital
Authors: Sari Fitria Novita 
Published: January 2019

Abstract: Food safety is one of the important thing in public health improvement in Indonesia. Hospitals are required to keep food safety for patients by conducting the principle Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The purpose of this research to -identify the application of GMP in Installation Nutrition Hospital. Design of this study was using descriptive research in observational method with cross sectional design. Variables the treatment were the physical building, utility, equipment, storage, and food handlers. Data collection was done by observation and interview. The research results show that the variable subjects enough to fulfi l with Kepmenkes No. 1204 of 2004 and Thaheer, 2008. But there were several that must be considered as location, building, fl oor, ventilation, lighting, kitchens temperature, storage temperature of food that were not appropriate. sorting and processing of solid waste, hand washing facilities, drink water quality, storage temperature of food that were not appropriate, behavior the use of a mask and gloves while working. This suggestion are increase the open window as ventilation, turning lights when a food processing, adding exhauster for good air circulation, do the processing of solid waste, given the tool dryer, controlling at a temperature storage food, health check on rectal swab of food handlers is routinely, and sanctions or fi ne associated disobedience of food handlers in the use of mask and gloves while working.Keywords: Good Manufacturing Practices, food handlers, food safety
Critical Review on Waqf Experiences: Lessons from Muslim and Non-Muslim
Authors: Kamarubahrin Aimu Fadzirul , Ahmed Ayedh Abdullah Mohammed 
Published: January 2019

<p>The purpose of this paper is to critically assess current practices in waqf institution based on Middle East, Asia and some selected non-Muslim countries experience. Muslims countries have their own ways of managing waqf. Some ways are similar to one another and some are different. The methodology used in this study is in depth review analysis of the literature of waqf practices in various countries. The paper could conclude that differences of waqf institution based on legal factors, historic of establishment and current implementation. The paper identifies, that the objective establishment of Waqf institution is benefit to the society and development of the country. This paper is based on critical analysis review of the waqf experiences literature review in selected countries. Future research might integrate this review with empirical methodology. There is a limit number of countries waqf experiences have been included in this study, future research might include more experiences. In term of the implications of findings, it hopes that the findings give more comprehensive and cross countries picture of waqf experience and practice. Which is, it will assist the related waqf regulators in the evaluation process of waqf management practices and determine best practice as well set up a benchmark waqf management practices.</p><p><br />Keywords: </p>
Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implants versus Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Treatment in Treating Patients with Retinal Vein Occlusion: A Meta-analysis
Authors: Shi Qian , Gao Lixiong , Zhou Lijun , Tian Chunyu , Li Na , Shao Weiyang , Peng Xiujun 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Background: Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a common retinal venous disorder that causes vision loss. No specific therapy has been developed. Controversy exists regarding two treatments: intravitreal dexamethasone implants and anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). The goal of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of dexamethasone implants and anti-VEGF treatment for RVO.
Methods: The PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for studies comparing dexamethasone implants with anti-VEGF in patients with RVO. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central subfield thickness (CST), intraocular pressure changes, conjunctival haemorrhage, reduced VA, and macular oedema were extracted from the final included studies. RevMan 5.3 was used to conduct the quantitative analysis and bias assessment.
Results: Four articles assessing 969 eyes were included. The anti-VEGF treatment showed better BCVA improvement (mean difference [MD] = -10.59, P < 0.00001) and more CST decrease (MD = -86.71 μm, P = 0.02) than the dexamethasone implants. However, the dexamethasone implants required fewer injections. As for adverse effects, the dexamethasone implants showed significantly higher intraocular pressure (IOP) and more cataracts than the anti-VEGF treatment. No significant differences were found in conjunctival haemorrhage, reduced VA, and macular oedema.
Conclusions: Anti-VEGF treatment showed better functional and anatomical improvement with less risk of IOP elevation and cataract formation compared to dexamethasone implants. Thus, anti-VEGF treatment is the first choice for treating RVO patients.

Keywords: dexamethasone intravitreal implant, anti-VEGF treatment, retinal vein occlusion, meta-analysis
Dexmedetomidine suppresses sevoflurane anesthesia-induced neuroinflammation through activating PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway
Authors: Wang Nan , Wang Mingyu 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Background: Sevoflurane, an inhalational general anesthetic, has become one of the most widely used inhalational anesthetics in surgery. However, previous studies have found that sevoflurane anesthesia can trigger an inflammatory response, resulting in secondary damage. Dexmedetomidine (DEX), a highly-selective α adrenergic receptor agonist, is widely used as an anesthesia adjuvant drug in the clinic. Here, we investigate whether DEX can suppress sevoflurane anesthesia-induced neuroinflammation.
Methods: We sought to determine the mechanism of action of this suppressive effect using rats as a model. Rats were randomly divided into control group (n=10), low-dose sevoflurane group (L-Sev; n=10), high-dose sevoflurane group (H-Sev; n=10), vehicle group (n=10) and DEX group (n=10). Western blot was used to detect the expression of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α) and the activity level of the phosphatidylinositol 3-hydroxy kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/Akt/mTOR) pathway.
Results: We find that sevoflurane anesthesia induces an increase in the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, while decreasing activation of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway in both the cortex and hippocampus of rats. Moreover, treatment with DEX reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine levels and prevented inactivation of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway.
Conclusions: These data suggest that the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway could contribute to sevoflurane-induced neuroinflammation, and that activation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling by DEX could help to reduce the neuroinflammation effects of sevoflurane.
Keywords: Dexmedetomidine, sevoflurane, neuroinflammation, PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway
Mathematical modeling on non-dispersive extraction of germanium from aqueous solutions using Aliquat 336
Authors: Kamran Haghighi Hossein , Irannajad Mehdi , Fortuny Agustin , Sastre Ana Maria 
Published: January 2019

AbstractIn this work, the mathematical modeling of the facilitated transport of germanium (non-dispersive extraction) through a flat sheet membrane with an Aliquat 336 carrier was described. The flat sheet supported liquid membrane (FSSLM) experiments were performed under conditions germanium ≈ 100 mg/L, tartaric acid concentration of 2.76 mmol/L, and carrier concentrations of 2.5–10%v/v. The extraction equilibrium, mass transfer, and diffusion equations based on Fick's law were the principles of modeling. Modeling was carried out by programming in Matlab mathematical software to obtain the extraction (Kex) and mass transfer constants (Km) as the objective parameters. According to the model resolution, Kex and Km were found to be 0.178 and 9.25 × 10−2 cm/s, respectively. The correlation coefficients between model and experimental data relating to the Aliquat 336 concentrations of 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10%v/v were found as 0.96, 0.98, 0.99, and 0.92. The parameters of root mean square error, bias, and scatter index showed the model accuracy. In addition, diffusion coefficients relating to Aliquat 336 concentrations of 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10%v/v were calculated using mass transfer coefficients to be 2.4 × 10−4, 2.23 × 10−4, 1.91 × 10−4, and 1.79 × 10−4 cm2/s, respectively.
Management of Peripheral Neuropathy Induced by Chemotherapy
Authors: Fradkin Maayan , Batash Ron , Elmaleh Shiran , Debi Ronen , Schaffer Pamela , Schaffer Moshe , Asna Noam 
Published: January 2019

Background:
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is considered
a severe side effect of therapeutic agents with limited treatment options. The incidence of
CIPN in cancer patients is approximately 3–7% in cytostatic monotherapy and as high as 38%
in cases of polychemotherapy. The prevalence of CIPN was found to be 68% within the first
month of chemotherapy treatment. In some cases, CIPN can resolve, partially or completely,
after completion of the treatment; in other cases, it can remain for a long time and affect the
patient's quality of life.

Objective:
The aim of this study is to present up-to-date data regarding available treatment
options for the management of CIPN.

Materials and Methods:
The up-to-date guidelines of ESMO (European Society for Medical
Oncology), ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology), ONS (Oncology Nursing Society),
NCI (National Cancer Institute), and NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network)
were reviewed and included in the manuscript.

Results:
The use of tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitor (SSNRI), pregabalin, and gabapentin are recommended as first-line treatment.
Other treatment options were offered as second and third lines of treatment (lidocaine patches,
capsaicin high-concentration patches, tramadol, and strong opioids, respectively); however,
lower significance was demonstrated. Inconclusive results were found in the use of cannabinoids,
drug combinations, antiepileptics, antidepressants, and topical drugs.

Conclusion:
TCA, other antidepressants, and opioids could be recommended as treatment.
Yet, we could not recommend an ideal therapeutic agent for the prevention or treatment of
CIPN. Therefore, CIPN continues to be a challenge to clinicians and our patients.
BPA and Nutraceuticals, Simultaneous Effects on Endocrine Functions
Authors: D'Angelo Stefania , Scafuro Marika , Meccariello Rosaria 
Published: January 2019

Background:
Bisphenol A (BPA) is worldwide diffused as a monomer of epoxy resins and
polycarbonate plastics and has recognized activity as Endocrine Disruptor (ED). It is capable to interfere
or compete with endogenous hormones in many physiological activities thus having adverse outcomes
on health. Diet highly affects health status and in addition to macronutrients, provides a large
number of substances with recognized pro-heath activity, and thus called nutraceuticals.

Objective:
This mini-review aims at summarizing the possible opposite and simultaneous effects of
BPA and nutraceuticals on endocrine functions. The possibility that diet may represent the first instrument
to preserve health status against BPA damages has been discussed.

Methods:
The screening of recent literature in the field has been carried out.

Results:
The therapeutic and anti-oxidant properties of many nutraceuticals may reverse the adverse
health effects of BPA.

Conclusion:
In vitro and in vivo studies provided evidence that nutraceuticals can preserve the health.
Thus, the use of nutraceuticals can be considered a support for clinical treatment. In conclusion, dietary
remediation may represent a successful therapeutic approach to maintain and preserve health against
BPA damage.
Efficacy and Safety of an Intracameral Combination of Two Mydriatics and an Anesthetic for Phacoemulsification in Complicated Patients
Authors: Nuzzi Raffaele , Baratozzi Valentina , Sole Polito Maria , Tridico Federico 
Published: January 2019

Background:
Advantages of intracameral mydriatics have been demonstrated in healthy patients, but safety and efficacy in complicated subjects remain to be assessed.

Objective:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of an intracameral combination of phenylephrine (0.31%), tropicamide (0.02%) and lidocaine (1%) (Mydrane®, Thea Inc.) in phacoemulsification surgery in subgroups of patients affected by different systemic and ocular diseases.

Methods:
125 patients were recruited and compared with a control group of 39 patients. Both groups have been divided according to the presence/absence of ocular or systemic diseases. In course of surgery, grade of mydriasis and ocular analgesia have been evaluated by the surgeon. During follow-up, eventual adverse events have been monitored. Also, comfort reported by patients and surgeon has been investigated.

Results:
99.2% of patients receiving the intracameral formulation achieved acceptable mydriasis (> 6 mm), maintained during capsulorhexis, phacoemulsification and IOL insertion without the need of additional mydriatics. No adverse events or sings of unsuccessful surgery were observed among treated patients.

Conclusion:
An intracameral mydriatic solution can be a safe and comfortable tool for inducing and maintaining intraoperative mydriasis and analgesia, even in complicated patients.
HEGEMONIC MASCULINITY IN ARCHETYPAL AFRICAN NOVELS
Authors: Alsyouf Amjad 
Published: January 2019

The study attempts to examine the concept of hegemonic masculinity in Tayeb Salih's Season of Migration to the North (1966) and Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart (1958). To achieve that it deals with two concerns. First, it tackles the process of development of masculinity attempting to identify hegemonic masculinity among other stages within this process. Secondly, it investigates hegemonic masculinity as a concept occasionally occurs in popular African fiction with emphasis placed on its presence in Salih's Season of Migration to the North and Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. The research concludes with a recommendation to focus more research efforts on literature that deals with hypermasculinity, the stage succeeding hegemonic masculinity, as it needs immediate consideration due to its critical impact on contemporary world and audience.HEGEMONI MASKULINITAS DALAM NOVEL-NOVEL ARCHETYPAL AFRICANPenelitian yang bertujuan untuk mengkaji konsep mengenai hegemoni maskulinitas di Tayeb Salih’s Season of Migration to The North (1996) dan Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart (1958) ini berfokus pada dua hal. Pertama, mengkaji proses perkembangan maskulinitas untuk mengidentifikasi hegemoni maskulinitas. Kedua, menginvestigasi hegemoni maskulinitas sebagai sebuah konsep yang selalu muncul dalam karya-karya fiksi afrika dengan penekanan pada Salih’s Season of Migration to The North and Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. Penelitian ini memberikan simpulan dan rekomendasi pada fokus penelitian selanjutnya yang berkaitan dengan hipermaskulinitas, seperti suksesnya hegemoni maskulinitas yang perlu dipertimbangkan penelitiannya karena dampak yang kritis dari dunia dan audiens saat ini.
Vigilantism A 'Twilight Institution': Islamic Vigilante Groups and the State in Post-Suharto Yogyakarta
Authors: Arrobi Moh Zaki 
Published: January 2019

The paper attempts to comprehend the nexus between identity politics, vigilantism, and citizenship within Islamist groups in Yogyakarta in the post-Suharto era. As numerous studies have revealed, post-Suharto era’s democracy in Indonesia has been marked by the persistence of militias, gangs, vigilantism, and street politics. These groups have largely embraced ethnicity, religion, and localism as their symbolism that represents a community that they claim they are defending. The widespread of identity-based groups that frequently breaking the law and public order have been portrayed either as the emergence of ‘uncivil society’ elements that challenging the state authority and threatening the very foundations of civil society and democratic values (see Beittenger, 2009, Jones, 2015, Hefner, 2016) or as the criminals that defend the political and economic interest of the oligarchic elites (Hadiz, 2003:607). Without rejecting certain degree of fact within these studies, the article suggests that these explanations failed to understand the complexity of such groups and what constitutes their persistence in the local political landscape. This article argues that such groups have exercised a form of citizenship that is characterised by the mobilisation of local support, patronage politics and discourse of localised ‘Islamic populism’. In this regard, it suggests that the prominence of Islamist-vigilante groups in Yogyakarta lies in their role as ‘Twilight institution’ that can channel the citizens into the state institutions not just to negotiating their basic rights such as employment and public service through exploiting violence, patronage, and security business but also to defending their imagined and localised Ummah community. In doing so, it embraces the notions that boundary between state and non-state is far more complex and often blurred; therefore, it will be fruitful to recognize that the state authority should be regarded as mingled result of the exercise of power by a variety of local institutions and the imposition of external institutions rather than a coherent and fixed institution (Migdal, 2004, Lunds, 2006).In making such arguments, the paper takes the role of Islamist groups in Yogyakarta particularly groups that loosely associated with the Development United Party (PPP) such as Gerakan Pemuda Kaaba (Kaaba Youth Movement), Gerakan Anti Maksiat (Anti-Vice Movement), and Laskar Hizbullah (Hizbullah troops) as the exemplar for elucidating the intersection between identity politics, vigilantism, and citizenship in localized political landscape. The primary data was conducted through in-depth interviews as well as participatory observations during 2014-2016.
Population-based validation of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommendations for baseline imaging for bladder cancer: a case for routine baseline bone scan?
Authors: Abdel-Rahman Omar 
Published: January 2019

Aim:
This study aims at evaluating the performance of some of the imaging recommendations of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) for initial evaluation of bladder cancer.
Methods:
Surveillance, epidemiology and end results program (2010–2015) was queried and patients with clinically (T1–T4) bladder cancer and complete information about clinical T/N (tumor/nodal) stage and metastatic sites were extracted. The following characteristics were evaluated in the current analysis: sensitivity, specificity, number needed to investigate (NNI), positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value and accuracy.
Results:
According to the current NCCN guidelines, PPV (for the recognition of lung metastases) is 4.7% and NNI to detect one case of lung metastasis is 21.2. Similarly, PPV (for the recognition of liver metastases) is 3.1% and NNI to detect one case of liver metastasis is 32.2. Using a different imaging threshold (i.e., routinely imaging all patients >T2N0), PPV (for the recognition of lung metastases) is 10.4% and NNI to detect one case of lung metastasis is 9.6. Similarly, PPV (for the recognition of liver metastases) is 7% and NNI to detect one case of liver metastasis is 14.2. The above two thresholds were also evaluated for routine bone scanning. PPV (for the detection of one case of bone metastasis) is 5.3% using the first threshold and 11.2% using the second threshold.
Conclusion:
Imaging per current NCCN guidelines results in few patients with undetected asymptomatic lung or liver metastases. A routine baseline bone scan should be additionally considered for some asymptomatic patients with muscle-invasive disease.