bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of anxiety and depression among cancer patients attending tertiary care hospital in Puducherry – A cross-sectional study
Authors: Krishnan Pooja , Sindhuri R. , Mohan Reenaa , Reveda M. , Balaji Roghan 
Published: July 2024

Objectives:
Palliative care interventions for cancer patients are usually more effective when they provide them with cues for using the knowledge related to their disease, which helps them adjust and live through the different phases of the illness. The objective of the study is to find the prevalence of anxiety and depression among cancer patients and to assess their quality of life (QOL).

Material and Methods:
Hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 226 oncology patients attending tertiary care hospitals. After obtaining consent, one-to-one interviews were conducted with cancer patients using a standard questionnaire. Depression anxiety stress scale 21 scale and World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF) scale were used. Ethical principles were adhered throughout the study. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software.

Results:
Out of 226 cancer patients, majority of them 151 (66.8%) were in the age group of 30–59 years and 148 (66.5%) were female. It was found that 62 (27.4%) had stress, 178 (78.8%) had anxiety and 154 (68.1%) were in depression. The mean raw score in overall QOL is 3.27 ± 0.94 standard deviation (SD) and in general health is 3.46 ± 0.81) (SD). Marital status (P = 0.001) and duration since the diagnosis of cancer (P = 0.005) had significant association with the environmental domain of the QOL of patients.

Conclusion:
This study emphasizes the need for palliative care for psychosocial support to cancer patient to improve their QOL. Comprehensive management for cancer patients by providing family support and a patient-friendly environment is needed.
Therapeutic success of tofacitinib in granuloma annulare: A retrospective case series of 15 patients
Authors: Dev Anubha , Keshavamurthy Vinay , Chatterjee Debajyoti 
Published: July 2024

Background
Granuloma annulare (GA) is a necrobiotic granulomatous disorder that may sometimes be resistant to treatment, especially the generalised form. Tofacitinib has recently shown promise in the treatment of non-infective granulomatous dermatosis.

Objectives
In this study, we aimed to evaluate the response of generalised GA to oral tofacitinib.

Methods
This was a retrospective case series in patients of generalised GA who were treated with oral tofacitinib 5 mg twice a day in a tertiary care centre in north India. Baseline clinical details and histopathological findings were reviewed. Treatment response was noted in the form of clearance of lesions (complete or partial) along with the time taken to achieve the maximum response.

Results
A total of 15 patients of generalised GA were included in this study, amongst whom nine patients were resistant to conventional therapies whilst the remaining were treatment naïve. Complete clearance of lesions was noted in 11 patients at a mean treatment duration of 4.4 ± 2.1 months whereas clearance was partial in four, with a mean follow-up duration post- treatment in patients who had partial clearance, which is 7.3 ± 2.8 month, with a reduction in erythema and infiltration in those lesions. Adverse effects in the form of hyperlipidemia were observed in two patients.

Conclusion
Tofacitinib, a JAK-STAT inhibitor is beneficial in treating GA, especially in those with generalised and recalcitrant disease.
Comparison of the systolic blood pressure and limb occlusion pressure methods in determining effective tourniquet pressure in upper limb surgeries
Authors: Akah Chineme Martin , Lasebikan Omolade Ayoola , Asuquo Joseph , Katchy Uche A. , Anyaehie Udo Ego , Uzodimma Samuel Chukwudi , Madu Kenechi , Asuquo Best 
Published: July 2024

Introduction:
The importance of a tourniquet to a surgeon cannot be overemphasised. Pneumatic tourniquet pressure is usually determined by systolic blood pressure (SBP), but a new emerging method, the limb occlusion pressure (LOP) appears more promising, especially in upper limb surgeries. We compare the effectiveness of the SBP and LOP methods in determining the tourniquet pressure in forearm bone surgeries.

Material and Methods:
This study was a prospective comparative study involving 60 forearm bone surgeries conducted over a 1-year period with randomisation into two groups. Those whose tourniquet pressure was determined using the SBP method (Group A) and those whose pressure was determined using the LOP method (Group B). Data collected included the tourniquet pressure, tourniquet performance using a Likert scale as well as tourniquet-related complications were noted. Analysis was done with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (version 22 trademark of the International Business Machine) and Excel (version 13.0, Microsoft, Redmond, WA).

Results:
There was a statistically significant difference in the mean tourniquet pressure between the two groups (SBP = 234.43 ± 11.87 mmHg; LOP = 199.17 ± 16.44 mmHg, P < 0.001). Both methods provided a satisfactory dry field throughout the tourniquet duration with no statistically significant difference in the tourniquet performance between the two groups. Although two cases of tourniquet-related nerve palsy were noted in the SBP group, it was not statistically significant (P = 0.355).

Conclusion:
The LOP method provided a satisfactory dry surgical field at a lower tourniquet pressure than the SBP method with no complications.
Analisis Penyediaan Air Bersih Fakultas Teknik Universitas Panca Bhakti : Studi Kasus Pada Infrastruktur Dan Keberlanjutan
Authors: Anggraini Ika Muthya , Widodo Muji Listyo , Syahwanti Hezliana 
Published: July 2024

Air bersih merupakan salah satu bagian dari sistem utilitas yang penting di Gedung kampus. Fakultas Teknik Universitas Panca Bhakti telah berdiri sejak tahun 1981 dengan program studi pertama yaitu program studi Teknik sipil. Sejak tahun 2023 dilakukan penambahan program studi yaitu Rekayasa Infrastruktur dan Lingkungan . Tujuan dalam penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui berapa besar kebutuhan air bersih dan besar kapasitas volume reservoir yang dibutuhkan di Fakultas Teknik Universitas Panca Bhakti untuk pemenuhan penyediaan air bersih dikawasan fakultas Teknik. Hasil penelitian yang didapat yaitu volume Ground water tank yang didapat sebesar 28 m3, Saat ini kapasitas yang tersedia berukuran 4 x 4 x 2,5 = 40 m3, artinya kapasitas Ground Reservoir yang ada sudah memenuhi untuk penyediaan air bersih. Dimensi roof tank yang didapat sebesar 4 m3, saat ini kapasitas tangki atas sudah memenuhi, namun jika ada penambahan program studi baru pada Gedung Fakultas Teknik perlu ditambahkan 1 buah Reservoir dengan kapasitas yang sama untuk memenuhi kebutuhan program studi baru di masa yang akan datang. Hasil simulasi jaringan distribusi air bersih Gedung menggunakan tiga ukuran pipa yaitu Ø 1/2 inch (12,07 mm) , Ø 3/4 inch (19,05 mm) dan Ø 2 inch (50,8 mm). Dimensi pipa mempengaruhi kecepatan air dalam pipa, dalam perencanaan ini digunakan pipa ukuran Ø 1/2 inch untuk distribusi pada tangki 3 pada pipa 9,12, 6 dan 7 yang berada dikawasan Gedung Fakultas Teknik sehingga memenuhi syarat kecepatan air dalam pipa yaitu sebesar 0,3-3 m/s.kecepatan aliran air yang rendah dapat menyebabkan terjadinya pengendapan sedimen dalam pipa, menimbulkan efek korosi dalam pipa, sedangkan bila kecepatan aliran air yang terlalu tinggi menyebabkan terjadinya penggerusan pipa sehingga mempercepat usia pipa.
The living conditions of foreign workers: a field study in Erbil city.
Authors: Mustafa Kamaran abdulla , Rasool Izaddin Abdalsamad 
Published: July 2024

The Kurdistan Region is in the stage of economic development in various sectors, and sometimes economic development requires labor. Allowing and bringing foreign labor depends partly on how much the local labor fulfills the needs of the Kurdistan Region, bringing foreign workers sometimes is discussed as critical by the authorities, despite the lack of employment and local labor, but it is allowed to bring foreign labor, foreign workers have a number of social dimensions, which may affect their living conditions.
This study aims to determine the living conditions of foreign workers in Erbil. The research method is quantitative method through the use of questionnaire tool, (381) foreign workers in male and female gender were taken as the study’s sample. Then analyzing the data with the use of the program (SPSS), we came to the conclusion that foreign workers in Erbil feel comfortable and safe, cultural differences have not become a problem and obstacle in front of them regarding religion and food, and they quickly adapt to the culture of Kurdistan Region. Foreign workers are more likely to have no social security and have been asked for inappropriate work, The male faces more social, psychological, healthy, economical, and legal problems than the female. Finally, some suggestion and recommendation have been presented to the related parties and the researches that will be done after this research.
Level of Teaching Performance and Relationship with The Teaching Profession Among Teachers of Koya University
Authors: Razaq Sebar Rzgar 
Published: July 2024

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the level of teaching performance and teaching profession among teachers of Koya University. (90) teachers participated randomly from different departments of the faculty of Education. Two data collection tools were used, the first measuring the level of teaching performance, and the second to measure the teachers' attitudes toward teaching profession The reliability of the first instrument was (0.75), and for the second was (0.74). The research used statistical software (SPSS) to analyze the data. The result showed a statistically significant positive relationship between the level of teaching performance and teachers' attitudes toward teaching profession. finally, several recommendations and suggestions were presented.
The Influence of Customer Relationships on Supply Chain Risk Mitigation in International Logistics
Authors: Ilyas Muhammad , Jin Zhihong , Ullah Irfan , Zaheer Qasim , Ali Aden Waiss 
Published: July 2024

Adequate transportation and administration of products and resources across borders are crucial in the logistics industry, particularly in locations such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). However, other hazards are associated with this, including global disputes, geopolitical tensions, trade battles, natural catastrophes, terrorist threats, and security breaches, all of which can disrupt the supply chain. These hazards highlight the need for robust supply chain risk management (SCRM) strategies to ensure the seamless distribution of products and services in the face of adversity. To address these challenges, this study examines the impact of customer relationships (CR) on supply chain risk management in the CPEC logistics sector. A survey conducted across various transportation and logistics firms' sites obtained data from 500 staff members. After removing 50 partial replies, 450 total responses were considered. The information also includes reactions for operational supply chain risk management (OSCRM), organization performance (OP), strategic supply chain risk management (SSCRM), and customer relationship (CR). To evaluate the respondents of the survey questionnaire using the Likert scale. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) is utilized to validate the hypothesis, which is used for statistical analysis, validation of structural models, and measurement models. The measurement model established the measure's validity and reliability, while other approaches demonstrated discriminant validity. The structural model is employed to identify the significant relationships between CR and SCRM in the logistics sector. The findings emphasize CR's importance in managing the supply chain's inherent constraints, contributing to CPEC's sustainability. Overall, this research attempts to enhance understanding of the complex relationship between CR and SCRM in the dynamic world of global logistics. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-06-010 Full Text: PDF
BIM Maintenance System with IoT Integration: Enhancing Building Performance and Facility Management
Authors: Ehab Ahmed , A. Mahdi Mazkour , El-Helloty Arfa 
Published: July 2024

The rapid growth of technology worldwide in different ways drives the construction sector to take the same path. Smart cities, Digital Twins, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are the trends in this way today. Also, integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies has revolutionized how buildings are designed, constructed, maintained, and managed. On the other hand, the complexity, high cost, need for expertise, and other things make the maintenance process and facility management by human inspections, commercial software, and different tools not suitable for the growth of the technology. This paper presents a proposal for a workflow of integration between BIM, and an algorithm of Maintenance System with IoT and highlights its potential to enhance building performance and facility management. The paper explores this innovative system's underlying principles, benefits, challenges, and implementation strategies. Furthermore, it discusses the implications of BIM, and the proposed algorithm of Maintenance System with IoT integration on various stakeholders, including building owners, facility managers, and occupants by using a case study. The findings collected by a questionnaire for some experts emphasize the importance of adopting this integrated approach to optimize building operations, improve maintenance practices, and create sustainable and intelligent built environments. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-06-015 Full Text: PDF
Performance of NSM GFRP Retrofitted Postfire RC Slabs Under Monotonic and Cyclic Loadings
Authors: Cao Vui Van 
Published: July 2024

This study investigated the performance and mechanical properties of NSM GFRP retrofitted postfire RC slabs under monotonic and cyclic loadings. Experiments were conducted for eight RC slabs exposed to different fires. These postfire slabs were retrofitted with NSM GFRP bars, which were then monotonically and cyclically loaded until failure. The results indicated that the control slab failed in flexure, with steel yielding and a main mid-span crack. NSM GFRP retrofitted postfire slabs failed by either crushing of compressive concrete or rupture of GFRP bars. The tested slabs were characterized by bi-linear behavior. NSM GFRP retrofitting improved the yield and ultimate loads of postfire slabs by 47.2% and 116.4% on average, respectively. Fire duration was confirmed to be a main factor that significantly reduced the elastic stiffness of NSM GFRP retrofitted postfire slabs by 60.9% for 60 min of fire. The average plastic-to-elastic stiffness of NSM GFRP retrofitted postfire slabs was 0.132, which was 32 times that of the control slab. The cyclic loading effect caused substantial stiffness degradation of NSM GFRP retrofitted postfire slabs. The average stiffness degradations were 10.6% and 7.2% for original and NSM GFRP retrofitted postfire slabs, respectively. However, the cyclic loading effect caused negligible strength degradation. The combination of increasing fire duration and the cyclic loading effect significantly decreased ductility. Theoretical analyses were carried out to estimate the yield moments of slabs. The analytical equation demonstrated its accuracy in estimating the yield moment capacity of postfire RC slabs without and with NSM GFRP retrofitting. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-06-017 Full Text: PDF
Quantitative Monitoring of Coastal Erosion and Changes Using Remote Sensing in a Mediterranean Delta
Authors: Abdel Aziz Khaled Mahmoud 
Published: July 2024

The morphology of coastal regions is continually changing because of both natural and human factors. Monitoring and understanding these changes are essential for efficient coastal management and sustainable development. To protect and develop beaches, quantitative monitoring of coastal changes is crucial. According to this study, there is a persistent erosion issue with the shoreline of the Rosetta region in Egypt. Over the previous century, there has been noticeable erosion. This is mostly because of the Aswan High Dam, which was built in 1964 and decreased runoff and sediment flow. Five Landsat images spanning the years 1980–2023 were utilized in this study. The Nile Delta would be eroding at an alarming rate if action were not taken due to coastal erosion, which is made worse by sea level rise. Our study's primary goal is to evaluate the shoreline of the Rosetta region and identify rates of erosion and accretion as well as patterns of accumulation and erosion using a combination of statistical analysis of the coastline using DSAS software and remote sensing techniques. It also seeks to pinpoint hotspots that require security. In this study, the Shoreline Linear Regression Rate (LRR), End Point Rate (EPR), Shoreline Change Envelope (SCE), and Net Shoreline Movement (NSM) were determined by creating cross-sections perpendicular to the baseline using the Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS). According to the analysis of coastal change, the periods with the highest levels of erosion were between 1980 and 1990, before the protection of the promontory took place. In addition, the results extracted from this study showed a stabilized shoreline between 2000 and 2023 at the Rosetta Promontory and noticeable erosion in the east and west of the promontory. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-06-08 Full Text: PDF
The Effectiveness of Inclined Pile Breakwater on the Transmission Coefficient
Authors: Nurzaman Lukman , Juwono Pitojo Tri , Dermawan Very , Wijatmiko Indradi 
Published: July 2024

A breakwater is a structure designed to protect coastal areas by breaking and reducing the force of incoming waves. Waves that propagate through a wave dampening building will have some of their energy reflected (reflection), some of their energy transmitted (transmission), and some of their energy destroyed (dissipation). The effectiveness of wave-breaking structures in protecting coastal and harbor waters can be seen from how much wave energy the building can reduce. In this research, the performance of the wave breaker will be seen from the values of wave transmission (Kt) and wave reflection (Kr) with an inclined pile building structure. Reflection and transmission analysis of the results of 2D physical model testing of wave breakers with inclined pile structures are needed to optimize their use. Laboratory test results prove that this Inclined Pile Structure breakwater is quite effective in scenarios that have smaller Kt values and larger Kr values. In this experiment, testing was carried out with several parameters, namely the slope of the pile, the distance between the piles in one row (or distance between pillars), the distance between the tops of the piles (or distance between rows of piles), and the depth of the water. The Kt value in the model α=45°; D=1.69 cm; b=5 cm is 0.603 compared to the model α=60°; D=1.69cm; b=5 cm, Kt value is 0.652. This shows that the inclined pile structure of breakwater is more effective with a pile slope of 45° than with a pile slope of 60°. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-06-09 Full Text: PDF
KOMITE AUDIT MEMODERASI PENGARUH ASIMETRI INFORMASI, LEVERAGE DAN KINERJA KEUANGAN TERHADAP MANAJEMEN LABA
Authors: Mannuela Christina , Kurniawati Kurniawati 
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti mengenai pengaruh asimetri informasi, leverage, dan kinerja keuangan dengan komite audit sebagai pemoderasi terhadap manajemen laba. Dengan teknik purposive sampling ditentukan sampel berjumlah 43 sampel perusahaan sub sektor makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar pada Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2020-2022. Penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif dengan metode analisis Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) dengan software SPSS 25. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan leverage dan kinerja keuangan berpengaruh terhadap manajemen laba. Asimetri informasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap manajemen laba. Komite audit terbukti mampu memoderasi pengaruh kinerja keuangan terhadap manajemen laba. Komite audit tidak mampu memoderasi pengaruh asimetri informasi dan leverage terhadap manajemen laba.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge toward motivation of anesthesiology students in providing emergency assistance
Authors: Cahyawati Fitnaningsih Endang , Maulidah Maulidah , Mulyo Nur Rah 
Published: July 2024

Emergency conditions can occur in areas far from the presence of health workers. The role of the community or event students to help victims in emergencies becomes very important before being handled by health workers. This study aimed to determine the relationship between knowledge about cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the motivation of anesthesiology students to provide emergency assistance. This research was cross-sectional research at Aisyiyah University, Yogyakarta. The sample in this study was students of anesthesiology of 54 students. There was a relationship between knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and anesthesiology students' motivation to provide emergency assistance.Â Â
The Relationship between Postpartum Mother's Knowledge about Breast Milk Dam and Interest of Breastfeeding Mothers in the Working Area of Eromoko II Health Center
Authors: Amita Migita Vidia , Yunanto Enyk , Annisa Nurul 
Published: July 2024

Background: Mother's knowledge of breast milk has a role in the success or failure of a mother in breastfeeding her baby. The greater the knowledge possessed, the greater the ability to survive in breastfeeding. One of the problems that causes the failure of breastfeeding is due to the presence of breast milk dams.
Objective: To determine the relationship between postpartum mothers' knowledge about breast milk dams with the interest of nursing mothers.
Method: This type of research is quantitative using a cross sectional study approach. Sampling in this study will use total sampling. The analysis to be used is the Pearson Product Moment, which is a significance value (Sig.) > 0.05.
Results: A total of 15 postpartum mothers were respondents in this study. The characteristics of the majority respondents in the age category are not at risk, high school education and working mothers. The frequency distribution of postpartum mothers' knowledge about breast milk dams is mostly in the less category, while the interest of breastfeeding mothers is the majority in the category of not interested in breastfeeding. The data normality test using Shapiro Wilk shows normally distributed data. Then the Pearson Product Moment test was carried out, namely the significance value (Sig.) > 0.05 so that the conclusion was that there was a relationship between postpartum mothers' knowledge about breast milk dams with the interest of breastfeeding mothers in the work area of the Eromoko II Health Center.
Conclusion: The results showed that there was a relationship between postpartum mothers' knowledge about breast milk dams with the interest of breastfeeding mothers in the working area of the Eromoko II Health Center