bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Assessment of occupational stress among certified registered anesthetists in the Greater Accra region
Authors: Sabblah Dorcas Edem , Salifu Abdulai Mohammed , Owusu Richmond , Bawua Serwaa Akoto 
Published: February 2024

BackgroundWork-related stress is a prevailing concern within the community of Certified Registered Anesthetists (CRAs), significantly impacting both the health and professional performance of these individuals. This study aimed to assess work-related stress and its influencing factors among CRAs practicing in the Greater Accra region was examined.MethodsUsing convenience sampling techniques, data were gathered from 140 participants via a Google form questionnaire distributed through WhatsApp. Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the collected data, focusing on frequencies and proportions for categorical variables. For continuous variables, bivariate analysis (Chi-square) and ordinal logistic regression were conducted using STATA 16. A p-value &lt;0.05 was considered significant.ResultsAmong the 140 CRAs, 20 individuals (14.3%) reported experiencing mild stress levels according to the Weiman Occupational Stress Scale. Approximately 3 out of 4 CRAs (73.6%) reported having moderate stress levels, and 12.1% reported severe stress levels. This indicated that the majority of CRAs experienced moderate levels of stress, which was notably affected by the type of health facility and the use of inadequate or sub-standard equipment in the hospitals.ConclusionBased on these findings, the study recommends educational programs and counseling for CRAs to heighten awareness of the demanding nature of their job. Additionally, it suggests the provision of proper resources and standard equipment for CRAs. Facility-level motivation for CRAs is also advised to alleviate their stress. Finally, the study proposes further investigations into the factors contributing to work-related stress among CRAs.
Outcomes of intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guerin in patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: a retrospective study in Australia
Authors: Pillippu Hewa Chamodi , Della-Fiorentina Stephen , Haghighi Kayvan , Chua Wei , Kok Peey-Sei 
Published: February 2024

IntroductionInduction intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) followed by maintenance after transurethral resection of bladder tumor, is the standard adjuvant therapy for high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). There is sparse evidence on the practice of intravesical BCG in Australia. Our aim was to determine the outcomes of intravesical BCG therapy in NMIBC in Southwestern Sydney.MethodsThis was a multi-center retrospective audit of NMIBC patients who received intravesical BCG between January 2008 and June 2020. Data was collected across six tertiary hospitals in South Western Sydney. Primary outcome was disease-free survival (DFS). Secondary outcomes were overall survival (OS), BCG induction and maintenance rates.ResultsOf the 200 eligible patients over 12.5 years, median age was 77 years and 83% were male. Of these, 55%, 4.5%, 35% and 5% were Tis, Ta, T1 and unknown stage, respectively. All patients received induction BCG and 56% received maintenance BCG (range 3-36 months). Completion rate of induction BCG was 91%. Only 9% ceased treatment due to intolerance. The median duration of cystoscopy follow-up was 17 months. After a median follow-up time of 37 months, 55% developed recurrence (29% non-muscle invasive, 32% muscle-invasive disease, 8% distant metastasis). The 1-year and 5-year DFS rates were 72% and 41% (median DFS: 39 months). The 1-year and 5-year OS rates were 98% and 87% (median OS: not reached).ConclusionThe DFS and OS rates were comparable to previous literature. This provides real-world data to assist future clinical trials in NMIBC.
Aging agricultural labor force, outsourcing service of pest control and biopesticide application: a case study of 10 counties in Fujian Province
Authors: Shen Doudou , Wang Linping , Cai Liangmei 
Published: February 2024

IntroductionUnder the background of increasingly severe aging of agricultural labor force and relatively slow land circulation, agricultural production outsourcing has become the main means of agricultural modernization. Despite the existence of a voluminous literature on outsourcing service of pest control, little is known about its effect on biopesticides use.MethodsTo fill this knowledge gap, this study uses rice planting data from 1,045 Chinese farm households to analyze the impact of different aging agricultural households and the pest control outsourcing service on the application of biopesticides by using the logit regression model.Results and DiscussionThe study results showed that: (1) Participation in pest control outsourcing services significantly promotes biopesticide application. But this positive effect varied across age groups. (2) Compared with aging households, non-aging farmers tend to use biopesticides. Given this, it is recommended that pay attention to the ecological effect of pest control outsourcing services, strengthen the assistance to the aging labor group in the green pesticide promotion policy, and guide the aged planting decision makers to participate in pest control outsourcing services, thereby effectively improving the sustainable development of green agriculture.
The magnetization transfer ratio of the post-mortem canine intervertebral disk is positively correlated to Pfirrmann grading on high field 3.0T MRI: a pilot study
Authors: Martenne-Duplan Antonin , Tricou Corentin , Finck Marlène , Cartiaux Benjamin , Arribarat Germain , Mogicato Giovanni 
Published: February 2024

ObjectiveIntervertebral disk (IVD) degeneration usually occurs earlier in chondrodystrophic dog breeds than in other breeds. Spinal cord compression secondary to IVD degeneration is the most common cause of myelopathy in these dogs. Standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences permit the identification of IVD degeneration and its consequences on adjacent neurological structures. In human medicine, quantitative MRI sequences, such as magnetization transfer ratio (MTR) sequences, are developed and used to detect early IVD degeneration. This prospective randomized post-mortem comparative study aimed to evaluate the correlation between a qualitative Pfirrmann MRI grading and the MTR values of the IVD in chondrodystrophic dogs.Materials and methodsVertebral columns of eight canine cadavers were frozen and thawed prior to imaging with T2-weighted and MTR sequences using a 3.0 T high-field MRI. These sequences were reviewed by two observers. A Spearman correlation coefficient was calculated in order to compare the MTR values with the Pfirrmann grade. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated to evaluate the inter-observer agreement of the delineation of the region of interest (ROI) around the NP and the MTR values. A Wilcoxon-Mann–Whitney test was used to conclude on the significance of the correlation between the MTR values and the Pfirrmann grades.ResultsThere were 138 intervertebral disks analyzed: 29/138 (21.0%) IVD were grade I, 74/138 (53.6%) grade II, and 35/138 (25.4%) grade III. No grades IV and V were present in this study. Inter-observer agreement for delineation of IVD ROI was fair (r = 0.54) but inter-observer agreement of mean MTR value within the ROI was very good (r = 0.89). Mean MTR values were 16.459% (10.0305–21.0950%) for grade I, 18.888% (10.0750–27.2400%) for grade II, and 22.813% (12.5700–31.7600%) for grade III. The mean MTR value was significantly different between each Pfirrmann grade: between grades I and II (p &lt; 0.005), grades II and III (p &lt; 0.05), and grades I and III (p &lt; 0.005). There was a significant moderate positive correlation between Pfirrmann grading and mean MTR values (r = 0.516).ConclusionThe magnetization transfer ratio seems to be an objective method to detect early intervertebral disk degeneration via quantitative analysis.
DETERMINAN FAKTOR PERILAKU BUANG AIR BESAR SEMBARANGAN (BABS) DI ACEH UTARA
Authors: Yulia Mirna , Sofia Sofia , Maulana Teuku , Marthoenis Marthoenis , Usman Said 
Published: February 2024

Buang air besar sembarangan (BABS) sebagai bentuk perilaku yang tidak sehat dan masih ditemukan pada kehidupan sehari-hari. Perilaku tersebut dapat menimbulkan efek tidak sehat bagi individu, keluarga maupun masyarakat sekitar. Hingga kini Perilaku Buang Air Besar Sembarangan sering ditemukan Kabupaten Aceh Utara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis determinan faktor perilaku BABS di kabupaten Aceh Utara Tahun 2023. Penelitian ini merupakan survei analitik dengan metode kuantitatif menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional. Subjek penelitian ini adalah seluruh Kepala Keluarga (KK) berjumlah 351 KK berasal dari 18 desa di kecamatan Tanah Pasir Kabupaten Aceh Utara dengan menggunakan teknik Cluster random sampling. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji chi-square dan regresi logistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan signifikan antara pengetahuan, sikap, kebiasaan, tingkat ekonomi dan kepemilikan jamban (p<0,005) terhadap Perilaku BABS pada masyarakat di Aceh Utara. Subjek yang tidak memiliki jamban sendiri memiliki peluang 5.828 kali berperilaku buang air besar sembarangan. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa faktor yang paling dominan mempengaruhi perilaku buang air besar sembarangan yaitu kepemilikan jamban
Demonstration of multi-point stimulation with AC-driven CMOS chips for retinal prosthesis
Authors: Nakanishi Yuki , Sriitsaranusorn Wisaroot , Hattori Takaya , Tso Kuang-Chih , Shodo Kenzo , Terasawa Yasuo , Sunaga Yoshinori , Takehara Hironari , Haruta Makito , Tashiro Hiroyuki , Sasagawa Kiyotaka , Ohta Jun 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
We demonstrated a multi-point stimulation system using CMOS chips designed for distributed implantable retinal prostheses. The CMOS chip integrates current sources and electrode selection circuits. This integration enables stimulation current control from multiple electrodes with minimal wires. In this study, we constructed a validation system with 49 electrodes capable of visually observing stimulation current outputs. The validation results show that it is possible to configure stimulation conditions in approximately 9.3 μs per electrode, and we demonstrated the ability to complete one frame, including the stimulation time, within approximately 11 ms. We also demonstrated parallel current stimulation from multiple electrodes using an in vitro experiment.
Design and fabrication of poly-Si/SiO2 Fabry–Perot filter for nondispersive IR CO2 sensors
Authors: Lee Junyeop , Hwang Seongpil , Han Uksu , Jung Dong Geon , Kim Chang-Hyun , Lee Suwoong , Jung Daewoong 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
The relationship between the transmittance and FWHM of a Fabry–Perot filter for a nondispersive carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor was investigated as a function of the number of distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) pairs consisting poly-Si and SiO2 thin films. Given the significant prior research on the fabrication of high-performance Fabry–Perot filters, this study is focused on the relationship between the transmittance and FWHM that can be achieved by controlling the reflectance of the DBR pairs. Each layer of the filter was simulated adequately as the poly-Si and SiO2-based DBR pairs, and poly-Si and SiO2 were deposited on the soda–lime substrate by RF sputtering and low-pressure chemical vapor deposition based on the simulation results. The fabricated filter showed a transmittance of 43.7% and FWHM of 125 nm at 4.26 μm. The NDIR CO2 sensor with Fabry–Perot filter showed enhanced selectivity to CH4 and CO compared with normalized CO2 response.
Pendidikan Kesehatan tentang Pola Hidup Sehat pada Lansia di Posyandu Lansia SUMUNAR, Sumber, Surakarta
Authors: Susanti Widia , Cilmiaty A.R Risya , Saptiwi Betty , Prayitno Adi , Pujiyati Alfiyah , Wardani Meirina Mulia , Wardana Satria , Heryadi Afrizal Tri 
Published: February 2024

Posyandu Lansia Sumunar berada di Sumber, Surakarta. Lansia (lanjut usia) adalah seseorang yang telah memasuki tahapan akhir dari fase kehidupan. Lansia akan mengalami kemunduran biologis yang terlihat sebagai gejala kemunduran fisik serta terjadi perubahan fisiologis dan perubahan pada saluran cerna. Perubahan ini akan memberikan pengaruh pada seluruh aspek kehidupan termasuk kesehatannya. Oleh karena itu, pengetahuan dan perilaku tentang pola hidup sehat sangat penting bagi lansia dengan segala keterbatasan atau masalah kesehatan yang ada pada mereka. Tujuan pengabdian ini untuk melaksanakan komponen Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat dari Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi. Manfaat pengabdian ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang pola hidup sehat pada lansia. Penerapan pola hidup sehat sesuai dengan jenis penyakit pada lansia yang menderita gangguan penyakit, akan sangat membantu mengontrol penyakitnya, sehingga pada akhirnya dapat meningkatkan kualitas hidup mereka. Metode pengabdian yang digunakan adalah ceramah, demonstrasi, dan pemeriksaan kesehatan serta pemeriksaan gigi dan mulut. Sasaran yang hadir sejumlah 60 orang lansia di Posyandu Lansia Sumunar. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan kegiatan berjalan lancar dan peserta antusias mengikuti kegiatan tersebut. Peserta diharapkan dapat melaksanakan pola hidup sehat dalam kesehariannya, dengan cara mengkonsumsi makanan yang sehat, olah raga teratur dan istirahat yang cukup.
Sosialisasi Safety Riding Menurut UU Lalu Lintas pada Siswa SMPN 2 Desa Tengin Baru Penajam Paser Utara
Authors: Indriani A. M , Utomo Gunaedy , Sari P. 
Published: February 2024

Transportasi telah menjadi salah satu kebutuhan bagi masyarakat dalam menunjang mobilitas. Sejumlah ruas jalan dibangun oleh pemerintah guna menghubungkan antarwilayah dan jumlah kendaraan bermotor utamanya sepeda motor meningkat pesat, tetapi sayangnya hal ini dibarengi dengan angka kecelakaan lalu lintas yang juga terus bertambah yang tak lain disebabkan oleh perilaku berkendara tidak aman, kurangnya pemahaman serta rendahnya kesadaran akan peraturan-peraturan lalu lintas yang berlaku. Sosialisasi Safety Riding perlu dilakukan terutama pada kalangan remaja yang memiliki pengetahuan peraturan berlalu lintas masih minim dan emosi yang masih labil. Di Desa Tengin Baru, Kecamatan Sepaku, Kabupaten Penajam Paser Utara terdapat sebuah kesepakatan antara pihak kepolisian dan masyarakatnya dimana siswa SMP diperbolehkan untuk mengendarai sepeda motor untuk berangkat dan pulang sekolah karena tidak adanya angkutan umum yang beroperasi di wilayah mereka. Kesepakatan ini akhirnya menimbulkan beberapa pelanggaran aturan lalu lintas yang disebabkan oleh siswa tersebut sehingga perlu dilakukan upaya edukasi dan sosialisasi terkait peraturan berkendara di jalan raya. Saat dilakukan sosialisasi oleh Kepolisian Sektor Sepaku, siswa antusias terlihat saat menyimak pemaparan. Pemaparan materi juga dilengkapi dengan simulasi berkendara saat akan mendahului pengendara lain di jalan raya yang diperagakan oleh volunteer dari siswa. Pada saat sesi tanya dari kepolisian kepada siswa untuk mengukur tingkat pemahaman siswa akan materi yang disampaikan dan kesadaran akan Safety Riding dapat diketahui bahwa siswa telah memahami akan materi yang disampaikan dan berjanji untuk berhati-hati dalam berkendara saat berangkat dan pulang sekolah.
Penerapan Teknologi Smart Greenhouse Berbasis Photovoltaic dan IoT pada Budidaya Sayuran Hidroponik di Desa Pekalongan Jepara
Authors: Riansyah Andi , Sagaf Muhammad , Ismail Munaf 
Published: February 2024

Pertanian hidrofarm mempunyai kendala saat pemadaman listrik akan menyebabkan aliran nutrisi ke tanaman tidak dapat mengalir karena pompanya mati karena hanya menggunakan sumber listrik dari PLN. Hal ini jika berlangsung lama dapat menyebabkan tanaman mati karena tidak teraliri nutrisi. Selain itu, ada kekurangan lain saat pemberian nutrisi masih menggunakan cara manual. Solusi dari permasalan mitra ini diberikan oleh tim pengabdian masyarakat UNISSULA dengan menerapkan teknologi photo voltaik dalam sistem Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS) sebagai salah satu sumber listrik pengganti tegangan listrik PLN. Pemanfaatan teknologi Internet juga diterapkan kepada mitra dalam pemasaran hasil pertanian hidrofarm. Hasil dari pemanfaatan PLTS dalam operasional pertanian hidrofarm dapat menggantikan energi listrik PLN selama 4 jam per harinya sehingga dapat meningkatkan efisiensi operasional hidrofarm. Pemasaran online juga dapat memperluas pemasaran hasil pertanian hidrofarm dari mitra sehingga lebih luas area pemasaranya.
Aplikasi Cendawan Entomopatogen Beauveria bassiana pada Benih Bawang Merah dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Perkecambahan dan Pertumbuhan Bibit
Authors: Yuliana Anita , Trizelia Trizelia , Sulyanti Eri 
Published: February 2024

Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuill merupakan salah satu cendawan entomopatogen yang telah dimanfaatkan untuk mengendalikan berbagai jenis serangga hama. Cendawan ini juga mampu menghasilkan hormon tumbuh sehingga dapat meningkatkan perkecambahan benih dan pertumbuhan tanaman. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh aplikasi cendawan B. bassiana terhadap daya kecambah benih dan pertumbuhan bibit bawang merah. Ada lima isolat B. bassiana yang digunakan. Benih bawang merah direndam dalam suspensi konidia B. bassiana selama 10 jam dengan konsentrasi 1x108 konidia/ml. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semua isolat B. bassiana mampu meningkatkan perkecambahan benih bawang merah dan persentase bibit muncul lapang. Selain itu, perendaman benih bawang merah dengan cendawan B. bassiana juga mampu meningkatkan pertumbuhan panjang akar tanaman bawang merah dan mempercepat perkecambahan benih bawang merah.
PEMANFATAN LIMBAH TANDAN KOSONG KELAPA SAWIT, TANAH HASIL PEMBAKARAN SMELTER NIKEL, DAN AMPAS KELAPA SEBAGAI BAHAN BAKU MEDIA TANAM
Authors: Irmawati Irmawati , Ferbri Mutiara , Bainur Sandra Rizki , Sulastri Sulastri , Rahmanpiu Rahmanpiu 
Published: February 2024

Sisa pembakaran smelter nikel mengandung unsur hara seperti magnesium (Mg) 3,94 %, Ca (7,90 %), natrium (Na) 3,14 %, silika (Si) 24,4 %, besi (Fe) 8,60%, alumunium (Al) 23,02 %, sulfur (S) 3,82%, fosfor (P) 0,24 %, dan kalium (K) 1,52%, yang umumnya bersifat alkalis (pH 8-12). Sedangkan secara fisik abu memiliki kemampuan mengikat air tinggi. Disamping itu, kelapa sawit khususnya di Sulawesi Tenggara terus meningkat dan menghasilkan tandan kosong kelapa sawit (TKKS) sebanyak 220-230 kg. Berdasarkan karakteristik abu smelter nikel dan jumlah TKKS yang melimpah tersebut sehingga dilakukan penelitian yang bertujuan untuk memanfaatkan TKKS dan abu smelter nikel sebagai media tanam. Metode yang dilakukan dalam riset ini yaitu dengan mencampurkan serabut tandan kosong kelapa sawit, abu smelter nikel, ampas kelapa serta orgadec dengan beberapa perbandingan antara TKKS, abu smelter nikel, dan ampas kelapa yang kemudian dianalisis kadar N, P, K dan pH dari pupuk yang dihasilkan. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan maka perbandingan paling optimal diperoleh pada perbandingan 1:1:2 dengan nitrogen 19,66%, fosfor 1,10%, dan kalium 5,19% dan pH 6,63.
Optimasi Pasca Panen untuk Peningkatan Kualitas Biji Kakao : Review
Authors: Iswari Kasma 
Published: February 2024

Kualitas biji kakao merupakan faktor utama yang menentukan rasa, aroma, dan karakteristik produk cokelat yang dihasilkan. Oleh karena itu, optimasi pascapanen kakao yang mencakup umur panen/indek panen, fermentasi biji kakao dan pengeringan biji memiliki peran penting dalam memastikan kualitas biji kakao. Penentuan umur panen secara konvensional menghasilkan kualitas biji tidak seragam. Saat ini dihasilkan suatu model yang dihubungkan dengan komputer untuk mengidentifikasi tingkat kematangan buah kakao dengan menggabungkan penggunaan teknik spektrogram dan deep learning melalui Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) untuk mengklasifikasikan tingkat kematangan biji kakao berdasarkan suara yang dihasilkan saat pod kakao dipukul (thumping) yang dikenal dengan Metode Deep Learning. Pengolahan citra digital juga dapat digunakan untuk menentukan indek kematangan buah kakao dengan menggunakan tabel warna berdasarkan parameter warna dan indeks kematangan. Proses fermentasi dipengaruhi oleh suhu, oksigen, air dan substrat. Untuk mencapai suhu optimal (44-48°C) dan warna biji kakao yang dihasilkan lebih baik dapat dilakukan dengan menggunakan wadah kotak kayu ukuran besar (70 cm x 90 cm x 100 cm). Jenis wadah juga mempengaruhi hasil fermentasi. Untuk skala kecil, tas jute jauh lebih baik karena diperoleh suhu maksimum, jumlah biji terfermentasi lebih tinggi dan rasa pahit berkurang. Metode pengeringan dengan sinar matahari terbuka, tenaga surya, oven, microwave, dan pengeringan beku telah diteliti untuk pengeringan biji kakao dengan tujuan meningkatkan kualitas akhir biji kakao. Optimasi metode pengeringan biji kakao dapat dilakukan dengan pengering rumah kaca tenaga surya (pada suhu 21–52°C), karena dapat menghilangkan risiko jamur dan kontaminasi eksternal pada biji kakao akibat hujan dan hama serta menghasilkan kualitas biji sesuai standar mutu standar SNI 2323-2008/Amandemen 1:2010
Study The Spread of Cancerous Diseases Throughout Iraq Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Authors: Hassan Wassan A. , Ismael Ban S. , Hattab Lina 
Published: February 2024

GIS science is considered one of the modern sciences that intertwine with various disciplines and scientific branches in order to solve or present a specific problem. Understanding the wider picture of public health has been greatly aided by the development of Medical GIS. In this paper, the spatial analysis of GIS was used to prepare maps for the distribution of the number of cancer cases in some central and southern governorates of Iraq for several years. It was clearly noted that most of the injuries are in southern Iraq. In this paper was used the Arc-GIS software V. 10.3 and data collected by the ministry of health department of statistics were used.
Spatial Information Systems for The Security And Military Aspects
Authors: Tawfik Zaki S. , Al-Hamami Alaa H. 
Published: February 2024

The use of technological inputs in collecting, storing, retrieving, displaying, manipulating, managing, and analyzing spatial information is referred to as location information system technology. It combines Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Systems, Digital Cartography, and Database Management Systems. Mapping all types of data is very important for security risk and battle filed management. The concentration will be on two fields. The first one is Security monitoring and Sensors Network applications that required the assistance with Geographical Information System (GIS). Offering the ability to modify the spatial and time data of this paper we will focus on the security risk surveillance, in accordance with GIS map elements.
The second filed is the Military assets that use GIS for a variety of purposes such as cartography and intelligence. This paper will focus on battle field management, landscape analysis, military installation management, and other topics. Interpreting, and visualizing the data that comes from those remote sensors.