bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON CIRCADIAN ARTERIAL BLOOD PRESSURE PROFILE IN PATIENTS WITH NON-ST-SEGMENT ELEVATION ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Authors: Yadzhyn Oksana , Solomenchuk Tetiana 
Published: October 2023

The paper presents the results of a study of the effects of smoking on circadian arterial blood pressure (ABP) profile in patients with Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome (NSTE-ACS) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
Aim. The research aims at studying the features of circadian blood pressure monitoring (CBPM) in patients with NSTE-ACS and CKD, smoking-dependent.
Materials and Methods. The study includes 70 patients with NSTE-ACS and CKD aged 35 to 75 years. The patients were divided into 2 groups: Group I - 35 smokers (mean age - 60.09±1.66 years), Group II - 35 individuals who have never smoked (mean age - 62.31±1.04 years). The circadian blood pressure monitoring was carried out on the second day of hospital admission after stabilization of the patient's condition. The following indicators have been determined: systolic blood pressure (SBP) - daytime, nighttime, and average daily (24 hours) (SBPd, SBPn, and SBPav); diastolic blood pressure (DBPd, DBPn, and DBPav); pulse pressure (PBPd, PBPn, and PBPav); time index (TI) for SBPd and SBPn (SBPd TI and SBPn TI) and DBP (DBPd TI and DBPn TI); heart rate (HR). To study the renal functional status in the examined patients, the urine albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR) was determined using the semi-quantitative method. The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was calculated using the CKD-EPI Creatinine Equation.
Results. Mean SBP, DBP, and PBP levels were significantly higher in Group I patients compared to Group II patients: SBPd - by 5.10% (p<0.05), SBPn - by 6.60% (p<0.05); DBPd - by 9.60% (p=0.01), DBPn - by 14.10% (p<0.05); PBPd - by 7% (p=0.05), PBPn - by 8.50% (p<0.05). The mean TI value also turned out to be significantly higher in the group of smokers (I) versus non-smokers (II): SBPd TI - by 55.50% (p<0.01), SBPn TI - by 58.90% (p<0.01), DBPd TI - by 57.50% (p<0.01), DBPn TI - by 46.30% (p<0.01). The HR was higher by 10.80% in Group I patients compared to Group II patients (p<0.01). The mean GFR level in smokers is 13.00% lower than in non-smokers (p<0.05). A 57% significantly higher ACR level was found in the group of smokers (Group I) compared to non-smokers (Group II) (p<0.01).
Conclusions. Mean SBP, DBP, PBP, TI, and HR levels were significantly higher in the group of smokers with NSTE-ACS and CKD. In the same Group, more distinct signs of kidney injury were found, namely, lower GFR values and higher ACR values, which indicates the probable adverse effect of smoking on ABP regulation and renal microvasculature.
IMPACT OF VITAMIN E AND SELENIUM INTAKE ON ANTIOXIDANT PROTECTION INDICATORS DURING PHYSICAL EXERTION IN INDIVIDUALS WITH HYPERTENSION
Authors: Dronyk Iryna , Dutka Roman , Chmyr Nathalia , Pshyk Roman , Didenko Oksana 
Published: October 2023

Hypertension remains one of the main problems in modern medicine since it is a pathogenetic factor leading to a large number of cardiovascular diseases and premature death.
The aim of the study is to measure and compare the levels of sulfhydryl groups in plasma and blood as well as reduced glutathione of erythrocytes in patients with stage II hypertension before and after engaging in a controlled physical exercise taking into account the intake of vitamin E and selenium.
Material and Methods. There were 60 patients with stage II hypertension and 30 relatively healthy individuals. The individuals under observation performed a two-stage physical exercise on a stationary bicycle ergometer with the intensity, corresponding to 50 and 75% of the maximum oxygen consumption by the body. The overall duration of each stage of the physical exercise accounted for 5 minutes with a three-minute break to rest in between. Blood was taken from the ulnar vein before the cardiac stress test and 5 minutes after it. The content of sulfhydryl groups in plasma and erythrocytes, as well as reduced glutathione of erythrocytes was measured in patients before and after the physical exercise. The examination was conducted twice - before and after the intake of vitamin E and selenium.
Results and Discussion. Since the immediate response to a cardiac stress test performed on a stationary bicycle is shown by changes in the level of non-protein-bound sulfhydryl groups of erythrocytes (the level decreases), it can be assumed that they are involved in the formation of the primary compensatory reaction in response to physical exercise in individuals suffering from arterial hypertension.
Conclusion. Thus, the decrease in the level of non-protein-bound sulfhydryl groups of erythrocytes enables to assess the degree of stress that affects the human body, as well as the antioxidant protection enhancement in patients with hypertension after taking vitamin E and selenium both before and after engaging in physical exercise.
LEVELS OF NICOTINE ADDICTION IN CONSUMERS OF THE LATEST TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Authors: Kozii-Bredelieva Svitlana , Kovalska Iryna 
Published: October 2023

Aim. Determining the level of nicotine addiction in consumers of the latest tobacco products.
Materials and Methods. We have surveyed 817 young people (from 18 to 45 years of age) living in Lviv region. Among them, two focus groups were distinguished: 96 respondents who indicated that they use electronic cigarettes with nicotine (ECN) for smoking and 93 respondents who indicated that they use tobacco products for electric heating (TPEHs). The Fagerstr?m test for determining nicotine addiction was used for the survey. The study uses the methods of structural-logical analysis, system approach and analysis, calculation of average and relative values, correlation analysis.
Results and Discussion. The average score of nicotine addiction for TPEH smokers (4.00 (2.00; 6.00) points) is higher (p>0.05) than for classic cigarette smokers (3.00 (1.00; 6.00) points) and ECN smokers (3.00 (1.00; 5.00) points). Regarding classic cigarette smokers and ECN smokers, the median nicotine addiction score is higher in men, whereas in TPEH smokers it is the same for both men and women. About a quarter of the surveyed TPEH smokers (23.66± 4.41%) have a high level of nicotine addiction. Regarding male smokers, the largest share of individuals with a high level of nicotine addiction is observed in the group of TPEH smokers - more than a third (36.36±7.25%) of men in this group. The greatest number of women with a high level of nicotine dependence is observed among smokers of ECN, namely a quarter of the surveyed respondents of this group (25.93±5.96%).
Conclusions. The findings of the study will be used in the development of a model for preventing the spread of the latest methods of tobacco consumption among the young population.
RESULTS OF CLINICAL AUDITS APPLIED IN UROLOGY PRACTICE: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW FROM 2008 TO 2023
Authors: Gutor Taras , Zimenkovsky Andriy 
Published: October 2023

Aim. Identifying and evaluating the possibilities of clinical audit as exemplified by its use in urology.
Materials and Methods. The study was performed by analyzing clinical audit reports in urology. Information on clinical audit data was obtained from the electronic databases of clinical audits, such as NHS Digital, HQIP, the online library PubMed and the journal "The Online Journal of Clinical Audits". The methods of the system approach, bibliosemantic, content analysis and structural-logical analysis were used in the study.
Results and Discussion. The reports on the results of the clinical audit concerned various aspects of urology: health care management in urology departments; provision of medical care under inpatient conditions; prostate cancer, etc. Clinical audit was conducted in both public and private health care institutions. Based on the results of clinical audits, existing and potential problems and shortcomings were identified, on the basis of which specific recommendations were formulated. During the analyzed period, repeated clinical audits took place, the purpose of which was to monitor the effectiveness of implementations. A key feature that unites the analyzed clinical audit reports is the identification of needs and potential opportunities for improvement.
Conclusions. Based on the conducted systematic review, it was established that clinical audit is an effective tool for improving the quality of medical care, in particular, for urological patients. Therefore, it is likely to be applied in other areas of health care for effective management of clinical practice. Its use in private health care institutions will contribute to the improvement of patient care services, and its implementation in the public sector and at the national level of health care will ensure qualitative changes in the medical field.
IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND MARTIAL LAW ON THE SATISFACTION OF THE LVIV REGION RESIDENTS WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY SERVICE (BASED ON THE RESULTS OF A SOCIOLOGICAL SURVEY)
Authors: Shcherbata Galyna , Kovalska Oksana 
Published: October 2023

The aim of the study is to assess the satisfaction of the population of the Lviv region with the work of the diagnostic radiology service, to identify problems and ways to solve them.
Materials and Methods. A sociological survey involved 409 individuals who underwent diagnostic X-ray examinations at medical institutions in Lviv and the Lviv region.
Results and Discussion. Patients rated the quality of examinations in private medical institutions higher than in public ones. In general, 64.79% [60.1-69.34] of the respondents were completely satisfied with the provided medical diagnostic services, and 25.67% [21.56-30.01] were partially satisfied. Patients had comments regarding the quality of medical equipment, privacy during inspection and examination, as well as cleanliness and comfort in the office/department. There is a need to improve communication between the doctor and the patient: about a quarter of the respondents (23.72% - 28.61%) emphasized that they did not have the opportunity to communicate with the doctor and freely ask questions, and the doctor's explanation of the examination and the algorithm of the procedure were not fully understood and accessible. It was determined that after the introduction of martial law (since February 24, 2022), patients began to complain more often about the inconvenient appointment schedule (10.02% [7.31-13.12]), the impossibility or difficulty of making an appointment (11.25% [ 8.37-14.49]), difficulty in getting a referral for an examination (12.71% [9.67-16.11]), psychological problems (fear, anxiety about the examination result) - 15.16% [11.85-18.79], the distance of the required diagnostic facility from the place of residence (15.40% [12.07-19.06]). Instead, long queues (12.96% [9.88-16.38]), the need to have personal arrangements and contacts with radiologists (4.16% [2.44-6.30]), the inconvenience of the waiting room (3.42% [1.88-5.40]), as well as the duration of the examination itself (2.69% [1.35-4.48]) became less of a concern for patients.
Conclusions. The results of the conducted sociological survey proved the appropriate level of availability, promptness, and compliance with standards in the provision of medical diagnostic services. At the same time, several issues were identified in the work of the diagnostic radiology service. It is necessary to focus the attention of heads of medical institutions on the specified blocks of issues since most of them require an organizational solution and do not require additional funding.
Isolation and identification of some predominant bacteria and assessment of TNF-α level in serum of patients with gingivitis
Authors: Jaseem Rahma M. , Yasin Lina Q. 
Published: October 2023

This study was conducted to diagnose the aerobic bacterial species causing gingivitis, reveal the antibiotic susceptibility pattern and assess the level of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in serum of patients with gingivitis. In total, 110 samples (including patient group and control group) were collected during the period from November 2021 until March 2022. Of which, 80 samples were collected by using oral swabs from patients attending the College of Dentistry at Tikrit University and outpatient clinics of both gender with different age groups. While the remaining 30 samples were collected from healthy individuals representing the control group. Identification of bacterial isolates was performed depending on micro and macroscopic cultural characteristics and biochemical tests. In addition to assessing the biochemical characteristics of the isolates, a VITKE2 compact system was used to ensure the identification of species level. The TNF-α concentrations in the serum were determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay known as a sandwich ELISA. Out of 80 samples, 60 (75%) samples showed positive bacterial growth cultures, while 20 (25%) samples showed no bacterial growth. The most common isolated bacteria species was Streptococcus mutans (18%), followed by Streptococcus mitis (13%), Staphylococcus aureus (12%) Streptococcus salivarius, Streptococcus pyogenes (8%) Staphylococcus epidermidis, Enterococcus feacalis, Escherichia coli, Klebsilla pneumoniae (6%), Rothia dentocariosa, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (4%), and Streptococcus pneumonia, Kocuria kristinae, Granulicatella adiacens (3%). The sensitivity of the bacterial isolates under study was tested to 11 antibiotics. Different species of bacteria showed various sensitivity patterns to several kinds of antibiotics. The study recorded a high significant difference (P=0.0007) between the patients (56.54 + 9.32 pg/ml) and the control group (31.88 + 7.44 pg/ml) concerning the level of TNF-α. In conclusion, the predominant bacteria identified from gingivitis patients were S. mutans and S. mitis. In addition, the levels of TNF-α in gingivitis patients were significantly higher than in the control group.
Practical study for comparing edge detection filters in digital image processing
Authors: Ibrahim Yahya Ismail , Alhamdani Israa Mohammed 
Published: October 2023

Edge detection is a fundamental and important tool in image processing and computer vision. The research topic discusses edge extraction of a digital image using various digital image processing techniques. Digital image edge identification using variety of digital image processing methods. The most popular technique for identifying discontinuities in intensity levels is edge detection. The actual image contains noise that could affect the digital image's quality. Some edge detection filters were used such as Canny, Sobel, and Prewitt. Laplace of Gaussian (LOG) edge recognition, Robert boundary detection, zero edge recognition and analysis. In light of the results of the comparison of edge filters the best edge filter had been obtained. Also, a hybrid method that merges between Canny filter and morphology operations were produced for edge detection. The research aims to reach an appropriate image purification by using different types of filters and to reduce distortions at the edges of the image and to determine which type of filter is the best. As well as, a comparison operation is applied between the traditional method and the hybrid method. Following the results explained by the filters used and displaying the resulting images. The results evaluated from hybrid filter show that this method is optimal than the traditional filters based on the Blind/Reference less Image Spatial Quality Evaluator (BRISQUE) with a value equals 43.43. A smaller score indicates better perceptual quality. Also, the edged images quality consequences from the traditional filters were measured by this metric. The results produced from the traditional filters prove that the best filter for edge image detection is Canny filter based on Blind/Reference less Image Spatial Quality Evaluator (BRISQUE) that reaches 46.01. In addition, the correlation coefficient was estimated to find which of the resulting images are better and closer to the original image. While for correlation coefficient the better filter was Prewitt filter with 0.3133 value. This study program was applied under the MATLAB R2020b system.
Rancang Bangun Fuzzy-PID Controller pada Ball Balancing Table dengan Universal Joint berbasis NI MyRIO dan LabVIEW
Authors: KHOIRUNNISA HILDA , SURYATINI FITRIA , SUNARYA ADHITYA SUMARDI , RIFAI AFAF FADHIL , MULYADEWI ANGGRAENI , PRASENDA SENDI DIKA 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRAKMenyeimbangkan objek dinamis yang tidak stabil adalah salah satu masalah yang paling relevan dalam pembangunan sistem kendali otomatis. Metode ini dapat menghasilkan penelitian tentang efek dari suatu sistem kendali otomatis, atau melakukan pengaturan kendali pada suatu plant. Pada penelitian ini, akan dijelaskan bagaimana merancang sebuah ball balancing table (BBT) dan mengimplementasikan sistem kontrol otomasi ke dalamnya dengan menggunakan metode Fuzzy Logic dan PID Controller. Pada penelitian ini didapatkan kesimpulan bahwa pemasangan kendali Fuzzy Logic dan PID Controller memiliki efektifitas paling bagus dibandingkan dengan kendali close-loop ataupun kendali Fuzzy Logic dan PID Controller yang tidak dipasangkan bersamaan. Penggunaan metode Fuzzy Logic dan PID Controller yang menggunakan parameter trial and error dimana memasukkan nilai tuning manual yang dipasangkan pada ball balancing table dan NI MyRIO yang dirancang menghasilkan lama waktu menuju steady state paling singkat yaitu selama 8,7 detik, overshoot paling rendah, dan error yang hanya sebesar 0,4 terhadap nilai koordinat sumbu X dan sumbu Y.Kata kunci: Ball Balancing Table, Fuzzy Logic, Kontrol PID, NI myRIO ABSTRACTBalancing unstable dynamic objects is one of the most relevant problems in the construction of automated control systems. This methode can provide research on the effects of an automatic control system, or carry out a control arrangement on a plant. In this study, will be explained how to design a ball balancing table (BBT) and implement an automation control system into it using Fuzzy Logic and PID Controls methods. And from this research it is concluded that the installation of Fuzzy Logic and PID Controller control has the best effectiveness compared to close-loop control or Fuzzy Logic and PID Controller that are not installed together. The application of the Fuzzy Logic Controller and PID method paired on the ball balancing table and NI MyRio that was designed resulted in the shortest steady state time of 8.7 seconds, the lowest overshoot, and an error of only 0.4 on the X-axis and Y-axis coordinate values.Keywords: Ball Balancing Table, Fuzzy Logic, PID Controller, NI myRIO
Analisis Dampak Kebijakan Implementasi PLTS Atap pada Gedung Pemerintah menggunakan Skenario Proyeksi
Authors: ILHAM RICHI , BATIH HAKIMUL 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRAKPemerintah masih tetap akan melakukan implementasi PLTS Atap pada 30% dari luas atap bangunan/gedung pemerintah sedangkan implementasi peraturan Menteri ESDM tentang PLTS Atap yang masih tertunda atau tidak maksimal dikarenakan ketidakpastian yang tinggi dari dampak implementasinya atas demand PLN. Terkait itu perlu dilakukan analisis skenario proyeksi pertumbuhan PLTS Atap pada Gedung pemerintah menggunakan pendekatan pertumbuhan PLTS Atap di Asia menjadi empat skenario proyeksi dengan kombinasi tahun awal implementasi (laju pertumbuhan) yaitu : 2026 (8,88%), 2031 (26,91%), 2032 (13,11%) dan 2022 (mengikuti pertumbuhan pelanggan). Dari hasil perhitungan potensi untuk pelanggan PLN P1 mulai dari 2.567,32 MWh hingga 757.816,08 MWh dan Pelanggan PLN P2 sebesar 884,82 MWh hingga 20.331,10 MWh. Dampak terhadap demand PLN khususnya pelanggan P1 dan P2, dari seluruh skenario mengakibatkan pelanggan dapat memenuhi kebutuhan listriknya secara mandiri pada beberapa tahun setelah implementasi sebelum tahun 2050 kecuali pelanggan P1 untuk skenario 3.Kata kunci: Demand, Gedung Pemerintah, PLTS Atap, Skenario Proyeksi ABSTRACTThe government plans to install Rooftop Solar PV on 30% of government buildings' roof areas, but the implementation of regulations by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources is delayed, leading to uncertainty about its impact on PLN's electricity demand. Therefore, an analysis of Rooftop Solar PV growth scenarios is necessary. Four projection scenarios are considered: 2026 (8.88% growth rate), 2031 (26.91% growth rate), 2032 (13.11% growth rate), and 2022 (following customer growth). Calculations indicate the potential Rooftop Solar PV capacity in government buildings for PLN P1 customers ranges from 2,567.32 MWh to 757,816.08 MWh, and for PLN P2 customers, it ranges from 884.82 MWh to 20,331.10 MWh. The impact on PLN's demand, particularly for P1 and P2 customers, suggests that they will be able to meet their electricity needs independently for several years after implementation, except for P1 customers in scenario 3, until 2050.Keywords: Demand, Government Building, PV Rooftop, Projection Scenario
Pemodelan Klasifikasi Lama Waktu Pencapaian Jabatan Fungsional Lektor Kepala menggunakan Optimizer Parameter Support Vector Machine
Authors: SUPRIYADI ANDY , SAFI'IE MUHAMMAD ASRI 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRAKPemenuhan dosen dengan jabatan fungsional lektor kepala dan guru besar menjadi sangat penting dalam memperoleh akreditasi unggul bagi perguruan tinggi. Salah satu upaya pemenuhan dengan melakukan klasifikasi dosen dari sisi lama waktu pencapaian jabatan fungsional lektor kepala dari lektor pada Universitas Sebelas Maret dibagi menjadi tiga, yaitu cepat, sedang, dan lambat. Variabel yang digunakan dalam klasifikasi antara lain usia, tempat studi, lama studi, international research, sertifikasi dosen, jabatan structural dan bidang ilmu dari staf pengajar. Penelitian ini melakukan klasifikasi menggunakan algoritma Support Vector Machine dengan dataset sejumlah 520 data. K-fold Cross Validation digunakan untuk membagi dataset menjadi data latih dan data uji, dengan k=5. Hasil pengujian model diperoleh rata-rata akurasi terbaik menggunakan Support Vector Machine sebesar 86.39% dengan Optimizer Parameter sedangkan rata-rata akurasi Support Vector Machine tanpa parameter sebesar 80.92%.Kata kunci: klasifikasi, jabatan fungsional, Support Vector Machine, K-fold Cross Validation ABSTRACTThe fulfillment of lectures on achieving associate professor and professor position holds tremendous significance for gaining excellent institution Accreditation Predicate. Sebelas Maret Univesity took measures to achieve this objective by carrying out thorough the classification on the length of achieving associate professor from instructor position and split into 3 grades namely fast, medium and slow. The features used for conducting the classification are age, place of study, the length of the study, the amount of international publication, lecturer certification, lecturer’s structural position and field of study. In this study, the Support Vector Machine algorithm was utilized to classify a dataset consisting of 520 data. To ensure reliable results, K-fold Cross Validation was applied to divide the dataset into training and test data, with k=5. The evaluation of the model's performance revealed that the Support Vector Machine achieved an impressive average accuracy of 86.39%. In contrast, the average accuracy of the Support Vector Machine to 80.92% without parameters.Keywords: classification, associate lectures position, support vector machine, K-fold Cross Validation