bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Increasing the distance of attentional focus improves free throw accuracy in male basketball players
Authors: Sarhan Aiman
Published: June 2024

Basketball requires a distinctive blend of physical strength and technical skill, where exceptional players are set apart by their precision, accuracy, and ability to handle the ball. The objective of this study is to examine how various external focus instructions affect the accuracy of shooting free throws for inexperienced male basketball players. The objective is to offer valuable knowledge to coaches and players in order to enhance methods of training to improve free throw accuracy.Methods the study involved 40 male participants aged 18-25 assigned to Distal External Focus, Proximal External Focus, Internal Focus and Control Group. Participants performed a pretest block followed by 5 acquisition blocks with specific focus instructions. Each block consisted of 5 throws. Shooting accuracy was measured using the registration system of (VaezMosavi and Rostami, 2009). Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20, which included a mixed Paired T-Test and One-Way Anova to compare the group performances. Results the group of participants with a distal external focus (M = 8.68) consistently obtained the highest scores, followed by the group with a proximal external focus (M = 6.46), while the internal focus (M = 4.84) and control groups (M = 4.88) had the lowest scores.Conclusion the study demonstrates that using distal external focus instructions improves free throw shooting accuracy considerably when compared to instructions of proximal external focus, internal focus or no specific focus instruction. These discoveries offer valuable perspectives for maximizing motor abilities and improving free throw shooting precision in basketball.
Capacity Optimization of an Isolated Renewable Energy Microgrid Using an Improved Gray Wolf Algorithm
Authors: Lu Jia , Siaw Fei Lu , Thio Tzer Hwai Gilbert , Wang Junjie
Published: June 2024

To achieve the goal of allocating the generation capacity of isolated renewable energy system microgrids in a stable, economical, and clean manner, an optimization model considering economic costs, environmental protection, and power supply reliability was established. Compared with the normalization of fixed weight coefficients, a dynamic adaptive parameter method was used in this study to balance the weights of economic, environmental, and stability factors in the objective function. The Levy Flight Strategy, Golden Sine Strategy, and Dynamic Inverse Learning Strategy were embedded to increase algorithm performance for optimization and simulation to address issues such as local optima, slow convergence speed, and lack of diversity commonly associated with traditional Grey Wolf Optimization algorithm. The case analysis shows that the Improved Grey Wolf Optimization algorithm effectively reduces the economic cost of microgrids, enhances environmental performance, and improves system reliability.
Innovative Noise Reduction Strategies in Ultrasound Images Using Shearlet Transform and Bayesian Thresholding
Authors: L C Meena , Prathap P M Joe
Published: June 2024

Uterine fibroids are prevalent benign tumors affecting women, often diagnosed through imaging modalities such as ultrasound. Ultrasound imaging is a widely used diagnostic modality for uterine fibroid due to its non-invasive nature. However, the images obtained often suffer from speckle noise, which can obscure fine details and complicate accurate diagnosis. Existing methods for removing speckle noise have limitations, including losing texture and edge information and not being able to handle low frequency noises. This paper presents a novel approach for speckle noise reduction by combining Shearlet Transform with Bayesian thresholding. The proposed method aims to achieve superior noise reduction while retaining important image features crucial for accurate diagnosis. Experimental results demonstrate the efficacy of the Shearlet Transform and Bayesian thresholding in significantly reducing speckle noise, enhancing image quality, and improving the interpretability of ultrasound images. Performance metrics like Mean Squared Error (MSE), Structural Similarity Index and Peak Signal to Noise Ratio (PSNR) helps to validate our proposed method. Reducing speckle noise in ultrasound images of uterine fibroids contributes to more accurate diagnosis and improves surgical treatment outcomes.
Analysis and optimization of 4G / LTE network pathloss using Particles Swarm Optimization algorithm
Authors: Bouchemha Amel , Djellab Hanane , Nait-Hamoud Mohamed Cherif
Published: June 2024

This paper aims to optimize the pathloss in 4G/LTE networks obtained by empirical Radio Frequency (RF) propagation models to enhance user access quality. The radio wave propagation models are mainly used to predict the pathloss which are necessary for planning and optimizing wireless communication systems. In this paper, we propose a parametric optimization for loss estimation in a 4G/LTE network leveraging the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm to enhance the performances of this type of networks and decrease their complexity. For this sake, comparison and performance analysis were conducted using different environments such as urban, sub-urban and rural areas. First, we provide an analysis of radio propagation models, namely: Okumura-Hata, Stanford University Interim (SUI) and Ericsson 9999 models that would be used for outdoor propagation in LTE. Then, we optimize these empirical models using the PSO algorithm to make them more appropriate to the desired coverage area. This is achieved by minimizing the Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) between the optimized predicted data and the measured data in the field. Specifically, the measurements are taken in an urban region, as a case study, the city of Tebessa located in Algeria was selected. The proposed PSO pathloss optimization method showed better prediction performance with lower RMSE values than the analytical method based on empirical pathloss models.
Advancing Sleep Stage Classification with EEG Signal Analysis: LSTM Optimization Using Puffer Fish Algorithm and Explainable AI
Authors: Rao Vemula Srinivasa , Vemula Maruthi , Kotapati Ghamya , Kiran Vatsavai Lokesh Sai , Jayaprada Gavarraju Lakshmi Naga , Vatambeti Ramesh
Published: June 2024

In this study, we introduce SleepXAI, a Convolutional Neural Network-Conditional Random Field (CNN-CRF) technique for automatic multi-class sleep stage classification from polysomnography data. SleepXAI enhances classification accuracy while ensuring explainability by highlighting crucial signal segments. Leveraging Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, it effectively categorizes epileptic EEG signals. Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT) optimizes signal quality by analyzing eigenvalue characteristics and removing noise. Eigenvalues, which are scalar values indicating the scaling effect on eigenvectors during linear transformations, are used to ensure clean and representative EEG signals. The Puffer Fish Optimization Algorithm fine-tunes LSTM parameters, achieving heightened accuracy by reducing trainable parameters. Evaluation on the Sleep-EDF-20, Sleep-EDF-78, and SHHS datasets shows promising results, with regular accuracy ranging from 85% to 89%. The proposed LSTM-PFOA algorithm demonstrates efficacy for autonomous sleep categorization network development, promising improved sleep stage classification accuracy and facilitating comprehensive health monitoring practices.
An Efficient Load Frequency Control for Multiple Power Systems Using Fuzzy Logic-Proportional Integral Derivative Controller
Authors: Daood Omar , Najeeb Mushtaq , Ibrahim Ali Inaam
Published: June 2024

To ensure that customers receive a steady and dependable supply of electricity, power systems must operate and be under control. One of the main problems encountered during interruptions to the system is irregular electrical power flow through interconnected power areas and frequency aberrations. Therefore, the load frequency control system (LFC) was used to reduce frequency variations and provide a stable power flow in multiple-areas power system. This study presents several techniques for controlling the load frequency in two area power systems employing a combination of fractional order proportional integral derivative (FOPID) and fuzzy logic-proportional integral derivative (FPID) controllers and comparing them to conventional controllers (PID). MATLAB/Simulink is used to simulate the overall system. The error is estimated using the integral of time-weighted squared error (ITSE) goal function. In this paper, the settings of the suggested FOPID controller were adjusted using the zebra optimization algorithm (ZOA). Moreover, the settings of the traditional PID controller were modified using a fuzzy logic controller. To evaluate the effectiveness of the controllers and their superiority in handling disturbances, compared each of the controllers using the following three factors: overshoot, settling time, and peak time. The simulation's conclusions indicate unequivocally that the FOPID-ZOA controller works better than the fuzzy-PID and PID-ZOA controllers. Research has improved the quality of the ZOA-based controller FOPID, which is a very successful method for controlling load frequency in two-Area power systems. In the end, customers gain from this distinct solution's substantial contribution to power distribution stability, which guarantees a steady supply of electrical power even in the event of network troubles.
Maximum Power Point Tracking Controller of PV System Based on Two Hidden Layer Recurrent Neural Network
Authors: F. Jaber Fatimah , F. Abdulhasan Abdulhasan
Published: June 2024

Solar energy is one of the most well-known and cutting-edge energy sources in the age of renewable energy. However, because of fluctuating meteorological factors like solar insolation and temperature, the output of a solar photovoltaic system varies greatly. For the effective use of solar energy harvested using solar PV units under different climate factors, the Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technique is a crucial component that needs to be present. The MPPT system regulates the PV system's output (current and voltage) to give maximal power to the load. Conventional approaches may not efficiently use available electricity and may fail in partial shade conditions. This study describes how to build MPPT for a photovoltaic system utilizing a two-hidden-layer recurrent neural network (THLRNN). The system comprises a photovoltaic module linked to a boost DC-to-DC converter, and the THLRNN algorithm is used in this work to produce the duty cycle to the boost converter that drives the PV voltage to the optimal value. Using the MATLAB/Simulink tools, the suggested algorithm's effectivity has been verified. Furthermore, the outcomes that have been obtained have been compared with other MPPT methods (like improved grey wolf optimization algorithms and artificial neural networks), and from the results that have been obtained it was shown that the proposed technique is superior to other methods and increase the efficiency of PV system by 96.6%. Also, this method has been tested under various environmental conditions (variable irradiation and variable temperature) and found that the photovoltaic system with the proposed MPPT continuously traces the highest power point of the PV module. Additionally, the implementation of this algorithm is simple and can predict the output in a highly efficient way.
HISTОRICАL DEVELОPMENT ОF SАFETY EDUCАTIОN: THE EVОLUTIОN ОF SАFETY EDUCАTIОN АND ITS INTEGRАTIОN INTО SCHООL CURRICULА
Authors:   Reseаrcher оf Nаmаngаn Stаte University, Uzbekistan, оgli Jоrаyev Fаzilbek Аbdulkhаmid
Published: June 2024

The аrticle titled "Histоricаl Develоpment оf Sаfety Educаtiоn: The Evоlutiоn оf Sаfety Educаtiоn аnd Its Integrаtiоn intо Schооl Curriculа" prоvides а cоmprehensive exаminаtiоn оf the prоgressiоn аnd significаnce оf sаfety educаtiоn frоm its inceptiоn tо its current integrаtiоn intо educаtiоnаl systems wоrldwide. This piece delves intо the trаnsfоrmаtive jоurney оf sаfety educаtiоn, highlighting key milestоnes, pedаgоgicаl shifts, аnd the оverаrching impаct оn students' well-being аnd sоcietаl heаlth. The аrticle оffers аn in-depth explоrаtiоn оf the histоry аnd prоgressiоn оf sаfety educаtiоn. It serves аs аn essentiаl resоurce fоr educаtоrs, pоlicymаkers, аnd reseаrchers interested in the develоpment аnd impаct оf sаfety educаtiоn. By trаcing the evоlutiоn оf sаfety educаtiоn аnd its integrаtiоn intо schооl curriculа, the аrticle prоvides vаluаbleinsights intо the impоrtаnce оf fоstering а sаfety-cоnsciоus mindset аmоng students аnd the brоаder cоmmunity. It underscоres the cоntinuоus need fоr innоvаtiоn аnd аdаptаtiоn in sаfety educаtiоn tо аddress cоntempоrаry chаllenges аnd ensure the well-being оf future generаtiоns.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AIR QUALITY IN THE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN DISTRICTS OF KARAKALPAKSTAN
Authors:   Independent researcher, Uzbekistan, Alibekovich Qаzbekov Salavat , Mirzamuratovna Mambetullaeva Svetlana ,   Scientific adviser, doctor of biological sciences, professor, Uzbekistan
Published: June 2024

Karakalpakstan, a region in northwest Uzbekistan, is known for its unique culture and ecological challenges due to its arid climate and industrial activities. Air quality in the region is a growing concern, as pollution from various sources poses risks to public health and the environment. This article aims to provide a comparative analysis of air quality in the Northern and Southern districts of Karakalpakstan, highlighting differences in pollutant levels and potential factors contributing to these variations. By examining air quality in these two distinct regions, we can better understand the impact of industrial, traffic, and natural sources of pollution on the local environment and explore potential solutions to improve air quality for residents in Karakalpakstan.
ANALISIS KRITIS PENGELOLAAN ANGGARAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BERBASIS COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE UNTUK PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI MASYARAKAT ACEH
Authors: Zen Muhammad
Published: June 2024

Sektor swasta mempunyai peran dalam hal pembangunan sebagai kepedulian lingkungan, salah satunya adalah pengalokasian anggaran CSR. Pada Provinsi Aceh, jumlah pengalokasian dan penyaluran anggaran CSR meningkat setiap tahun. Namun, pada pengelolaan anggaran CSR tersebut masih terdapat beberapa kelemahan diantaranya belum maksimalnya peran masyarakat dan pemangku kepentingan lainnya dalam perencanaan dan pengendalian CSR, belum optimalnya sinergitas dan harmonisasi program CSR dengan dokumen perencanan pembangunan daerah (RPJMA, RKPA), serta belum optimalnya peran kelembagaan (Tim Fasilitasi/Forum Pelaksana) CSR dalam memfasilitasi penyelenggaran CSR di Aceh sehingga menyebabkan perencanaan CSR belum baik dan berkualitas yang berdampak terhadap beberapa program CSR tidak tepat sasaran. Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk melakukan analisa mengenai pengelolaan CSR adalah untuk melakukan telaah atas pengelolaan anggaran CSR sehingga anggaran tersebut dapat berperan maksimal untuk peningkatan perekonomian masyarakat Aceh, dan meningkatkan reputasi Perusahaan atas kepedulian pada lingkungan sekitar. Kajian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, dan data dianalisa dengan menggunakan analisis SWOT. Hasil kajian disebutkan bahwa untuk meningkatkan kualitas pengelolaan CSR perlu dilakukan collaborative governance yakni adanya kemitraan dengan swasta untuk mewujudkan kepentingan publik. Adapun strategi prioritas yang dilakukan adalah dengan mengkolaborasikan antara faktor strength dan threat. Kegiatan yang dilakukan untuk mewujudkan strategi tersebut adalah membangun forum komunikasi publik dan swasta terkait program prioritas pemerintah, sosialisasi target pemerintah dalam pemenuhan program prioritas provinsi, kemitraan dan kerjasama sektor publik dan swasta dalam penanganan masalah di Provinsi Aceh dan melakukan pemetaan sumber anggaran untuk pemajuan Provinsi Aceh. Kesimpulan: pengelolaan CSR perlu dilakukan untuk mewujudkan good governance sebagai bentuk transparansi kinerja pemerintah yang harus dipertanggungjawabkan pada sektor swasta dan masyarakat.
KINERJA USAHA MIKRO KECIL DAN MENENGAH DI KABUPATEN GRESIK PASCA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Sari Yuni Atikah , Suwarno Suwarno
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menguji pengaruh digital marketing, literasi keuangan, dan akses permodalan terhadap kinerja UMKM di Kabupaten Gresik pasca Pandemi Covid-19.  Pemilihan sampel menggunakan teknik Non Probability Sampling dengan metode Accidental Sampling. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan program SmartPLS 4.0. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan variabel digital marketing dan akses permodalan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja UMKM di Kabupaten Gresik, sementara itu literasi keuangan tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja UMKM di Kabupaten Gresik.
THE RELATIONSHIP BEHAVIOR OF TYPE II DIABETES MELITUS CONTROL WITH PATIENTS' BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS IN THE WORKING AREA OF THE INDRAJAYA PUSKESMAS INDRAJAYA DISTRICT, PIDIE REGENCY
Authors: Rahmi Ananda Fathur , Santi Tahara Dilla , Azwar Eddy
Published: June 2024

Background: Cases of type II Diabetes melitus (DM) in the working area of the Indrajaya Health Center, Pidie Regency, increased from 500 cases in 2017 to 533 cases in 2019. The increase in the number of cases is an indicator that the behavior of controlling type II DM is not optimal. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between type II DM control behavior and blood glucose levels in patients in the working area of the Indrajaya  Community Health Center, Indrajaya District. Method: This research is an analytic descriptive with a cross-sectional design. A sample of 66 patients was determined through the Random Sampling Technique. Data analysis used the Chi-Square test with SPSS version 20. Result: there is a relationship between physical activity (p value = 0.012), lifestyle (p value = 0.036), diet (p value = 0.002), and medication adherence (p value = 0.006) with blood glucose levels in DM patients and there is no relationship between smoking behavior (p value = 0.326) with blood glucose levels in DM patients. Recommendation: It is hoped that health workers can increase counseling to the community about preventing DM and encourage morning exercise with the community at least once a week.
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE CHOICE OF FAMILY PLANNING METHODS IN MARRIED MEN AGED 19-54 YEARS IN INDONESIA (FURTHER ANALYSIS OF 2017 THE DHS DATA)
Authors: Rahayu Dian , Abdullah Asnawi , Arlianti Nopa
Published: June 2024

Background: Choosing a contraceptive methods for married men is very important to suppress the population explosion in Indonesia. Based on 2017 IDHS data, 7.5% of men used non-MKJP family planning methods. Meanwhile, Long Acting Contraceptive Methods (MKJP) is only 0.1%. The research aims to determine the factors that influence the choice of contraceptive methods for married men aged 19-54 years in Indonesia. Method: This research is an analytical survey conducted using secondary data from the 2017 SDKI with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study was all married men (PK) in Indonesia. The sampling design used in the 2017 IDHS is stratified sampling. In each district/city, several census blocks were selected using PPS (probability proportional sampling to size) with a total sample in this study of 765 respondents. Data analysis used multiple logistic regression tests with Stata 16. Results: the results showed that the selection of non-MKJP contraceptive methods was 98.09%. Meanwhile, MKJP for married men is only 1.91%. Multivariate test results show that contraceptive methods funded by insurance have the most dominant influence on the choice of contraceptives among married men in Indonesia (OR:53.57, 95%CI:13.40-214.19, p-value:0.0001). Recommendation: It is hoped that married men can increase awareness regarding participation as family planning acceptors.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BASIC SANITATION AND FLY DENSITY LEVELS AT RESTAURANTS IN THE WORKING AREA OF THE LAMPULO HEALTH CENTER, KOTA BANDA ACEH IN 2021
Authors: Andriani Novi , Ariscasari Putri , Mawardi Mawardi , Mairani Tiara
Published: June 2024

Background: The main factor in a restaurant that must always be maintained is the hygiene and sanitation of the restaurant. Based on the results of observations in several restaurants in the working area of the Lampulo Community Health Center,it can be seen that the  sanitation of restaurants does not meet standards, such as the condition of the equipment washing facilities that are not suitable for use, the absence of special trash cans, the absence of covers for prepared food and the absence of facilities for prevention fly. This research aims  to determine the relationship between basic sanitation and the level of fly density at restaurants in the Lampulo Community Health Center Working Area, Kota Banda Aceh in 2021. Method: The research is descriptive analytical with a cross- sectional design. Sampling was taken using a total sampling method of of 50 restaurants. Data analysis used the Chi Square test with the STATA 13 computer program. Results: The results showed that 55.8% of restaurants had a high fly density level. The results of the bivariate analysis show that there is a relationship between ready-made food storage places (p value = 0.019), equipment washing places (p value= 0.013), rubbish disposal places (p value=  0.003), and fly prevention facilities (p value= 0.001). Recommendation: Restaurant owners to improve sanitation facilities in restaurants, maintain environmental cleanliness, and implement health requirements in restaurants.
ASSESSMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RISKS FOR WORKERS OPERATING CRANES ON THE SIGLI-BANDA ACEH TOLL ROAD PROJECT
Authors: Nasir Muhammad , Ariscasari Putri , Abdullah Asnawi
Published: June 2024

Background: Operating a crane is a high-risk activity at a construction site. In addition to the potential  for serious injuries or death, crane accidents can also result in significant property damage and impact to the project's budget and schedule. Crane accidents can also harm a company's reputation. This research aims to identify dangers and risks in crane work activities on the Sigli-Banda Aceh toll road project, especially section 3. Method: The research was conducted using observation, interviews, and the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) method. Risk analysis using semi-quantitative methods. The sample in this research were 2 Crawler Cranes, 2 Operators and 1 Supervisor.This research was conducted for 4 days from 16 to 19 October 2020. Results: The results of the Crane work activity assessment found 64.7% in the very high/extreme risk category, 23.52% in the high risk category, and 11.76% in the medium risk category. The high and very high/extreme risk value categories are found in lifting activities with identified risks are electric shock, falls from a height, broken bones, broken girders and fatalities. JSA is one of the tools used as a risk management effort. It is recommended that workers always attend the Tool Box Meeting and carry out each stage of work with JSA guidance. Recommendation: The advice given based on this research is to carry out control measures following the results of the hazard and risk assessment identified based on the JSA, carry out routine housekeeping, standby fire extinguishers on each crane, and provide shaded places considering that workers working in the field are exposed to heat exposure.
FACTORS ASSOCIATED TO THE ATTENDANCE OF THE ELDERLY AT THE ELDERLY POSYANDU IN THE ORKING AREA UPTD MEURAXA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, BANDA ACEH
Authors: Hakim Alvi Sultani , Amin Fauzi Ali , Amin Ghazali , Agustina Agustina
Published: June 2024

Background: Posyandu for the elderly is an integrated service post for the elderly at the village level within the working area of each Community Health Center (Puskesmas). The active participation of the elderly in Posyandu for the eldery is very important, making  it easier for early detection if the eldery suffer from various infectious and non-communicable diseases. The activity of the elderly in the elderly Posyandu in the Meuraxa Health Center was only 29% in 2019, which is still far from the government's target of 70%. This research aims  to determine the factors related to the attendance of elderly people at the elderly Posyandu in the working area of the Meuraxa Health Center UPTD, Kota Banda Aceh. Method: This type of research is descriptive- analytic with a cross-sectional approach. The population was 2306 elderly and  the sample was 44 elderly (≥ 55 years) obtained through accidental sampling. Data analysis used SPSS with the chi-square test. Results: The research showed that there was a relationship between knowledge (p-value=0.001), education (p-value=0.007), distance from home (p-value=0.012), role of health workers (p-value=0.020), family support (p- value=0.001), the role of cadres (p-value=0.049), and motivation (p-value=0.033) with the presence of elderly people at the elderly Posyandu in the working area of the UPTD Meuraxa Health Center. Recommendation: It is hoped that the head of the Community Health Center will provide more health program guidance and training to health workers and carry out counseling for families with elderly people to increase knowledge, family support, and motivation for elderly to be active in every activity carried out by the elderly Posyandu.
FACTORS RELATED TO SOLID MEDICAL WASTE HANDLING MANAGEMENT AT TEUKU UMAR HOSPITAL, CALANG ACEH JAYA REGENCY
Authors: Rinaldi Alfian , Mawardi Mawardi , Akbar Fahrisal
Published: June 2024

Background: Factors related to the implementation of medical waste management at General Hospital (RSU) are Hospital Policy, Human Resources (HR), Funds, Technical Guidelines, Facilities, and Infrastructure. Among these five factors, human resources and infrastructure are the most important factors to achieve hospital waste management objectives. Reliable human resources are needed and the infrastructure used must comply the requirements in the Decree of the Minister of Health  the Republic of Indonesia No. 1204/Menkes/SK/X/ 2004. The research aims to determine the relationship between hospital policies and the handling of medical waste at Teuku Umar Hospital. Method: Type of analytical survey research with a Cross Sectional approach. The research sample was 30 employees of the sanitation section of Teuku Umar Hospital, Calang Aceh Jaya Regency. Data collection techniques used questionnaires and data analysis using the chi square test. Results: The research results showed a relationship between hospital policies (p-value=0.001), human resources (HR) (p-value=0.001), infrastructure (p-value=0.001), funds (p-value=0.001), technical guidelines (p-value=0.001), and the handling of medical waste (p-value=0.001) at the Teuku Umar Hospital, Calang Aceh Jaya Regency. Recommendation: It is hoped that hospitals will improve the quality of human resources in the medical  waste handling department, therefore the medical waste can be handled properly.
NOISE INTENSITY ANALYSIS OF TINNITUS COMPLAINTS IN COFFEE FACTORY WORKERS IN BANDAR DISTRICT, BENER MERIAH REGENCY IN 2020
Authors: Lestari Citra Yuli , Ariscasari Putri , Santi Tahara Dilla
Published: June 2024

Background:Tinnitus is a health disorder that risks reducing worker productivity. Tinnitus is a common risk experienced by workers with high noise levels and long duration of noise exposure. Hearing loss in coffee factory workers can be caused by several factors including noise intensity, age, working hours per day, and length of service. The production section is a section that has a high risk of noise, this section carries out coffee grinding activities which require them to work optimally to produce quality products. Method: This research is descriptive analytic with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study were all workers from 3 coffee factories in Bener Meriah, totaling 47 people. The sampling technique uses the total population technique. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire, then statistical tests were carried out using the chi-square test, and data were analyzed using SPSS. Results: All workers (100%) complained of tinnitus with varying degrees of severity, 89.4% of workers were young, 87.2% had no previous history of ear disease, 72.3% of working hours did not meet standards, 61.7% had been working for a long time. From the results of statistical tests, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between age (p value=0.002), working hours per day (p value=0.037), length of service (p value=0.001), and complaints of tinnitus in coffee milling factory workers. Only one variable, a history of ear disease (p value=0.078), was not associated with tinnitus complaints. Recommendation: It is recommended that every coffee grinding factory owner provide ear protective equipment (APT) for every worker in his factory to avoid complaints of tinnitus.
ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HIV/AIDS KNOWLEDGE AND STIGMA AGAINST PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) IN WOMEN OF CHILDBEARING AGE (WUS) IN INDONESIA (ADVANCED ANALYSIS OF THE 2017 IDHS)
Authors: Putri Pulungan Indah Rizky , Arlianti Nopa , Abdullah Asnawi
Published: June 2024

Background: HIV is a disease that can attack the body’s immune system. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS influences stigma towards people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Therefore, there is a misunderstanding regarding the transmission process of HIV/AIDS, such as shaking hands and eating together, which causes stigmatization of PLWHA. To date, the world/s cases have reached around 38 million.  HIV/AIDS cases in Indonesia currently reached 537.730. The purpose of this study was to find out how much  knowledge is related to stigma towards PLWHA among Women Childbearing Age (WUS) in Indonesia (Advanced Analysis of the 2017 IDHS). Method: This research used the descriptive-analytic method with cross-sectional design. The population in this study were  all  WUS  aged   15–49 years. The samples in the study were 7.286 respondents. Data collection was carried out using secondary raw data IDHS 2017. Data analysis used the Chi square test and logistic regression with  STATA computer program. Results: The result showed that the level of knowledge was good (41.81%) and the level of knowledge was poor (50.98%), while the level of knowledge was sufficient (57.14%). The results of the chi- square test showed that the P-value=0.000, which means that there is a relationship between knowledge and stigma towards people living with HIV/AIDS. Multivariate test showed that knowledge, age of WUS, Parity, and area of residence were the variables most related to stigma towards PLWHA. Recommendation: It is hoped  that the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia can develop various programs to increase public knowledge about HIV/AIDS.
ANALYSIS OF PARTICIPATION IN PROLANIS EXERCISE PROGRAM AND ITS IMPACT ON BLOOD PRESSURE OF PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION
Authors: Oktarina Mila , Hamisah Irma , Adamy Aulina , Arlianti Nopa , Wardiati Wardiati , Septiani Riza
Published: June 2024

Background: Hypertension remains a major public health problem globally. This disease is also one of the public health challenges in Indonesia. One of the health programs to promote health and maintaining controlled blood pressure among patients with hypertension is by optimizing the utilization of “the Chronic Disease Management Program” or “Program Pengelolaan Penyakit Kronis (Prolanis)”, and one of the interventions is exercise activities. This study aims to analyze factors associated with participation in the Prolanis exercise program and its impact on participants’ blood pressure. Method: This study uses a cross-sectional design with  a sample of 106 patients with hypertension in two Community Health Centers (Puskesmas Lhoknga and Puskesmas Darul Imarah Aceh Besar). Data were collected by interview and observation of blood pressure. Data were analyzed univariate and bivariate using chi-square with significance p0.05 and unpaired t-test. Results: Chi-square analysis shows the relationship between knowledge (p-value:0.034), positive attitude (p-value 0.011), family support (p-value:0.018), self-motivation (p-value:0.022), health worker roles (p-value:0.032), and participation of Prolanis exercise program. Meanwhile, unpaired t-test analysis shows significant differences  betweenmean values of blood pressure among patients with hypertension who participated and not participated in Prolanis exercise program. Recommendation: The Prolanis Exercise program has a significance impact in controlling blood pressure in hypertensive patients. It is recommended that health workers and health promotion staffs  at Community Health Centers to promote and maintain the implementation of Prolanis exercise program, as well as support patients to join and actively participate in the program.
DETERMINANTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN AT SERVICE CENTER OFFICES EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN (P2TP2A)
Authors: Amini Aisyah , Agustina Agustina , Amin Ghazali
Published: June 2024

Background: The percentage of children around the world who experience physical or emotional abuse increases every year. Forms of harassment include murder, sexual acts, bullying, and enforcement of discipline that is too harsh. Sexual harassment that occurs in children in the city of Banda Aceh occurs every year. Data starts from 2014 (7 cases), 2015 (5 cases), 2016 (15 cases), 2017 (7 cases), 2018 (18 cases), 2019 (7 cases), and 2020 (31 cases). The aim of the research is to find out the determinants that influence the occurrence of sexual abuse in children. Method: This research uses descriptive analytical methods with a case control design. The data used is primary data and secondary data. The population in this study were children who experienced sexual abuse as a case group (31 children) and 31 children who did not experience sexual abuse (31 children) in Banda Aceh City. 31 cases and 31 controls. Data analysis used a logistic regression test with the SPSS version 22 program. Results: The research results obtained related variables, namely the role of parents (OR= 2.9; P=0.001), parental education level (OR=0.61; P=0.002 ), maternal knowledge regarding the introduction of the reproductive system at an early age (OR=3.2; P=0.0031), while variables that were not related to the occurrence of sexual abuse in children were the living environment (OR=2.3; P=0.097), family economy (OR=0.20; P=0.13), social media (OR=4.8; P=0.13). Suggestion: It is hoped that Service Centre Offices Empowerment of Women and Children (P2TP2A) office officers and the Banda Aceh City police can handle and optimize the prevention of cases of sexual abuse of children in Banda Aceh City and provide strict sanctions to perpetrators of sexual abuse so that it creates a deterrent effect and prevents them from committing such acts in the future.
DETERMINANTS OF STROKE INCIDENCE IN THE COMMUNITIESAT PIDIE DISTRICT
Authors: Raiyan Deka , Risnawati Risnawati , RMR Fahrul Rozi , Rizki Muhammad , Khairunnisa Khairunnisa , Heramuliati Heramuliati , Sutifa Cut Yuliza , Zahara Amelia , Mailiana Mailiana , Nazifa Naurah , Maidar Maidar
Published: June 2024

Background: Stroke is currently ranks as the second leading cause of death globally, after ischemic heart disease, and is the main cause of serious disability. In 2022, there will be more than 12.2 million new stroke cases recorded every year in the world, one in four people over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime. This research aims to identify risk factors for stroke in the community in Pidie Regency, which will enable more appropriate preventive and treatment interventions through early detection. Method: This research method uses quantitative with a survey research design, namely a cross sectional study. The total sample was 54 respondents aged 25 years who received treatment at Community Health Centers and Hospitals in the Pidie Jaya area. Samples were taken using the Accidental Sampling technique. Results: the results showed that of the 54 respondents, 30 (55.56%) had suffered a stroke. The research results also showed that there was a relationship between age (p-value 0.00) and hypertension (p-value 0.00) with the incidence of stroke. Recommendation: It is hoped that health workers will provide education or information to the public about secondary prevention efforts (healthy lifestyle, and controlling risk factors) which can be done directly in the form of counseling or indirectly in the form of media such as advertisements, posters atau brochures
DETERMINANTS ANALYSIS OF EARLY NEONATAL DEATH AGE 0-7 DAYS IN EAST NUSA TENGGARA PROVINCE (NTT)
Authors: Syaharasyi Rayyan , Abdullah Asnawi , Dharina Dharina , Adamy Aulina , Fajriana Eulisa
Published: June 2024

Background: Neonatal mortality is one of the focuses of world health problems, one of the goals of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The neonatal mortality rate in Indonesia was higher than in 2 Asian countries such as Thailand and Malaysia in 2014. The neonatal mortality rate in NTT Province is quite high, at 26/1000 live births, compared to the national rate of 20/1000 live births. This study aim to determine the relationship between early neonatal death 0-7 days in NTT and several influencing determinants. Method: This study used a descriptive-analytical method with a case-control design. The data used are secondary data by AIPMNH (Australian International Partnership of Maternal and Neonatal Health). The population in this study were all neonates born in NTT Province from 220 villagesand70 health centers, consist of 154 cases, and 308 controls. Sampling using the case-control study formula was then grouped into ages 0-7 days so that 114 were obtained as case groups and 228 as control groups. Data collection was carried out for 9 months from January 1 to September 31, 2013, processed and presented in 2015 using a questionnaire through interviews, then the existing secondary data was reprocessed by researchers with different variables in 2018. Data analysis used the Logistic Regression test with the STATA 13 program. Results: The results of the study obtained variables related to Poverty (OR=2.12; P=0.006), Complications During Pregnancy (OR=3.41; P=0.003), Complications During Birth (OR=3.89; P=0.000), Having a Disease During Pregnancy (OR=1.61; P=0.091), Gravida (OR=2.88; P=0.014), Abortion (OR=2.27; P=0.056), IMD (OR=9.69; P=0.000), Place of Birth (OR=5.23; P=0.000), and Health Services (OR=5.23; P=0.000). Furthermore, based on the multivariate analysis of IMD (OR=8.71; P=0.000), Pregnancy Complications (OR=2.97; P=0.040), and Poverty (OR=2.16; P=0.041) are the most influential factors in early morning neonatal deaths in the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) region. Recommendation: It is expected that the Leader (Governor) of NTT Province and NTT Central Health Officers will provide more counseling and guidance to mothers to increase their knowledge about pregnancy and neonatal.
Agricultural Engineering Vocational School in Aceh Besar with Behavior Architecture Approach
Authors: Amiria Musawir , Fuady Zahrul
Published: June 2024

Currently, Aceh Besar District has a PP Negeri Saree Vocational School in the agricultural section in Saree Aceh Besar, but this school only studies agricultural information. The condition of Aceh Besar District shows that their land use majority is used for agriculture, animal farming and husbandry, fisheries and paddy fields, farm, and other plantations. Abundant natural resources are not processed into a good business due to a shortage of human resources in the field of agricultural engineering. Therefore, it is necessary to include an Agricultural Engineering in those vocational school with aims to create human resources in the field of agricultural machinery and agribusiness. The object design location is on SIM Airport Street, Gani, Kec. Want Jaya, Aceh Besar. The classification of the Agricultural Engineering Vocational School includes the Department of Agricultural Engineering and Agricultural Product Processing Agribusiness. The approach of behavior architecture into the design is behavior setting in completing spatial design, spatial cognition in completing circulation, and environment perception in completing image or building appearance. The analysis used is functional analysis, site analysis and user analysis. The Agricultural Engineering Vocational School in Aceh Besar is designed on an area of 14,950 m2 with multiple building masses. The ground coverage area (KDB) is 40% which is 5,980 m². The facilities in the building meant to support students in the learning process and as well as supporting facilities, those facilities are practice rooms, namely rice threshing machine engineering rooms, rice processing , rice polisher machine, hand tractor, technology for processing agricultural products, quality testing and quality control practice room.
Analisis Kelayakan Tarif Bus Trans Koetaradja Berdasarkan Ability To Pay (ATP) Koridor 2A Pusat Kota-Blang Bintang
Authors: Effendy Amalia , Maulana Ricky , Silviana Mery
Published: June 2024

Since in 2018, Trans Koetaradja Urban Mass Transit is expected to provide maximum service to the community as users. Corridor 2A with the route Masjid Raya Baiturrahman-Lambaro-Blang Bintang. For now, the government applies full subsidies for bus users, meaning that bus users can ride this bus without paying. However, this condition will certainly not last forever. Calculation of the feasibility of bus fare based on Ability to pay is done to see the ability of this bus user to pay the bus fare. This study uses a Quantitative Descriptive Research Method through Survey Techniques involving 392 respondents to bus users given a survey form containing questions regarding: frequency of bus use, average monthly income and expenses and expenses to pay for transportation Respondents were selected based on activities, which were divided into 7 categories based on occupation, including: Students, Self-employed, Workers, Civil Servants, Non-workers and Housewives. The results of the questionnaire were then tabulated and calculated to see the distribution of ATP rates by considering income, percentage of expenditure on transportation and frequency of use. From the research results, the percentage of gender is 57% female and 43% male. The average frequency of use of the bus in 1 week is 4 times the transportation costs obtained range between Rp. 10,000 and Rp. 200,000 The average ATP value is Rp. 2,400.
CORRECTION OF BILIARY HYPERTENSION IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH MECHANICAL JAUNDICE
Authors: Boyko V. V. , Smachilo Р. M. , Maloshtan А. V. , Likhman V. M. , Brovkin V. Yu.
Published: June 2024

Summary. Among the surgical diseases of the liver and extrahepatic biliary tract, the most severe patients are those with mechanical jaundice syndrome. The main task of surgical intervention in mechanical jaundice is to decompress the biliary tract, eliminate obstruction, eliminate jaundice and prevent the onset or progression of liver failure.
Materials and methods. The results of examination and treatment of 389 patients with mechanical jaundice of various genesis are presented. The diagnostic program included conventional laboratory tests, ultrasound, computed tomography, endoscopic retrograde pancreatic cholangiography, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography.
The results. Conservative therapy, preliminary decompression of the bile ducts and surgery were performed in patients with mechanical jaundice. Conservative therapy allowed to reduce the manifestations of mechanical jaundice in 78 (20 %) patients. Emergency surgery was performed in 213 patients (68.5 %). Urgent surgeries were performed in 98 (31.5 %) patients if instrumental decompression of the bile ducts was not possible. Postoperative mortality was 10.6 % (33 patients out of 311 operated patients).
Conclusions. The choice of drainage method should be based on the localization of the process, topographic and anatomical features of the biliary system. In the case of gallbladder tumors or extrahepatic bile ducts, the method control of ultrasound or radiological examination. Endoscopic methods are indicated in case of pathology of the pancreatic head and large duodenal papilla. Cholecystostomy or cholangiostomy are applicable in the same situations when endoscopic drainage is technically impossible.
STATE OF CELLULAR IMMUNITY IN PURULENT CHOLANGITIS
Authors: Maloshtan O. V. , Smachylo R. M. , Nekliudov A. A. , Kordon T. I. , Klosova M. O. , Kozlov D. S. , Omelchenko M. F. , Chernyayev М. S.
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Objective: To study the state of the cellular link of immunity in acute and chronic cholangitis.
Materials and methods. Cholangitis always worsens the condition of the biliary system. Depending on the magnitude of the pathological changes in the bile ducts, we distinguished three groups of patients. Group I – cholangitis caused by obstruction of the main extrahepatic bile ducts due to choledocholithiasis, group II – cholangitis in conditions of cicatricial strictures of the main bile ducts, and group III – cholangitis in conditions of already performed reconstruction of the duct system. The indicators of the cellular link of immunity were studied separately in each group.
The results. The conducted studies indicate an imbalance of the immune system in patients with different courses of cholangitis. The presence of inflammation of a mild degree of severity causes stimulation of almost all links of the immune system, while the cellular branch reacts first.
Conclusions. Long-term cholangitis was accompanied by suppression of the main markers of T-lymphocyte differentiation — CD2+, CD3+, CD4+ and CD8+, which take part in antigen presentation, signal transmission to other cells and affect their adhesive properties.
MODERN TRENDS IN ENDOSCOPIC HEMOSTASIS IN PATIENTS WITH EROSIVE-ULCERATIVE GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING WITH PREROGATIVE USE OF ARGON PLASMA COAGULATION AND TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF THE ENDOSCOPY DEPARTMENT IN WARTIME
Authors: Boiko V. V. , Hroma V. H. , Taraban I. A. , Hroma Y. V.
Published: June 2024

Abstract. The article presents the peculiarities of the functioning of the endoscopy department during active hostilities and martial law, highlighting the progressive methods of minimally invasive endoscopic hemostasis in patients with erosive-ulcerative gastrointestinal bleeding based on the prerogative use of argon plasma coagulation.
Objective. To study the effectiveness of endoscopic hemostasis in erosive-ulcerative bleeding with the prerogative use of argon plasma coagulation in special wartime conditions.
Research Methods and Discussion. The research was conducted on the basis of 17638 endoscopic examinations performed at the GI «V.T. Zaycev Institute of General and Urgent Surgery of NAMS of Ukraine» during active hostilities and martial law. Acute gastrointestinal bleeding was diagnosed in 1083 patients, 38.97% of whom had ulcerative gastric and duodenal injuries. The advantages of combined endoscopic hemostasis used in 661 cases of erosive-ulcerative bleeding, performed on a modern digital video endoscopic complex and the prerogative use of argon plasma coagulation as a basic in combination with other minimally invasive technologies, were evaluated.
Conclusions: In martial law conditions, the use of combined endoscopic hemostasis with the basic use of AP-coagulation allows to achieve primary local hemostasis in 98.77 % of ongoing erosive-ulcerative bleeding. Recurrence of bleeding in this category of patients is a justification for repeated endoscopic, and in case of its ineffectiveness – urgent X-ray surgical or open surgical intervention.