bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Bening solitary pulmonary necrotic focal lesions: possibilities of morphological diagnostics
Authors: Liskina I.V. , Melnyk O.O. , Kuzovkova S.D. , Zahaba L.M. 
Published: June 2023

Objective — to analyze the diagnostic possibilities of histological examination of single necrotized focal lung lesions by determining their histological features and etiology.
Materials and methods. The study was conducted as a cohort, retrospective. The group included 68 patients with solitary focal lesions of the lungs (from 1 to 3), the size of each focus did not exceed 3 cm. The size, shape and contours of the detected foci were evaluated based on the results of radiographs or tomograms. Morphological diagnostics included cytological and histological examination. The results of microbiological examination of operative material for the presence of mycobacteria and non-specific microorganisms, the results of molecular genetic analysis for the presence of tuberculosis mycobacteria must be taken into account; as well as a number of indicators of clinical-biochemical and immunological studies of biological fluids, clinical data as needed. Histological findings, preliminary and final clinical diagnoses were compared.
Results and discussion. According to the results of X-ray analysis and traditional histological examination, a number of signs of solitary necrotic foci-nodules were identified and compared with the results of histochemical, microbiological and molecular genetics examination. It was established that solitary necrotic nodules (78.0 %), larger than 1 cm (81.0 %) of irregular shape predominate. In two-thirds of cases (62.0 %), a granulomatous process was observed, and namely in these cases mycobacteria were detected during microbiological examination. Also, only in cases of histological diagnosis of caseous necrosis or necrosis of mixed type, positive results of microbiological examination for the presence of MBT were obtained. Final histological conclusions with an accurate formulation of the pathological process were obtained in 88.2 %, while the etiology was established in 85.3 % of cases. The final clinical diagnoses had differences compared to the histological conclusions because they have a different formulation principle.
Conclusions. A complex histological study in combination with microbiological and molecular genetic studies plays a decisive role in establishing of the etiology of solitary necrotic pulmonary foci. According to the results of our work, the dominated etiology of nodules was foci as a result of limited disturbances in the pulmonary blood circulation system (infarcts and focal thrombus, infarct pneumonia), tuberculous and fungal nature. The overall diagnostic efficiency of morphological diagnostics was 85.3 %.
The dynamics of the incidence of tuberculosis in the Sumy region
Authors: Duzhyi I.D. , Oleshchenko H.P. , Kyrychenko N.M. , Hlynenko V.V. 
Published: June 2023

Objective — to study the dynamics of the incidence of tuberculosis among residents of the Sumy region for the years 2007—2022 and to draw the attention of general practitioners to the current problem of our time.
Materials and methods. The incidence of tuberculosis among residents of the Sumy region for 2007—2022 was analyzed. Two groups were distinguished. The first study group (2007—2014) included 5,037 people, the second (2015—2022) — 4,218.
Results and discussion. In the period of 2007–2014, the number of tuberculosis cases was 1.2 times higher than in 2015–2022 (p > 0.05). The highest incidence was registered in 2011 — 57.2 cases per 100,000 population, while the lowest was observed in 2020 and 2021 (32.9 and 33.4 cases per 100,000 population, respectively). The mortality rate decreased from 23 per 10,000 population in 2007 to 5.2 in 2022. On average, the mortality rate in the first group was 18.2 per 10,000 population, and in the second group it was 9.7 (p < 0.05 ). From 2007 to 2022, children accounted for 3.2 % of the total tubercu­losis cases, with the highest occurrence among teenagers (15—17 years) comprising 120 individuals (1.3 %). The highest number of drug-resistant tuberculosis cases was registered in 2015 (234), while the lowest number (83) was registered in 2022. Prior to 2011, no cases of resistance were reported in Ukraine. Among the drug-resistant forms of tuberculosis, the most common type is multi-resistant.
Conclusions. During the period of 2007 to 2014, the average incidence of tuberculosis was 54.5 cases per 100,000 population. In 2020, the incidence of tuberculosis has halved compared to previous years, possibly due to the COVID-19 epidemic. This decrease in incidence was accompanied by a decline in primary care referrals, which in turn affected tuberculosis diagnosis. The mortality rate from 2015 to 2022 was significantly lower, only half of what was observed during 2007 to 2014 (p < 0.05). The majority of patients were individuals of working age who were not employed, accounting for 55.5 and 53.3 % in groups 1 and 2, respectively.
Markers of quality of life in patients with nosocomial pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Homeliuk T.M. , Marushchak M.I. 
Published: June 2023

Objective — to investigate and analyze total white blood cell count and leukogram in an order with community-acquired pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2 and to establish their relationship with subjective health assessment using the SF-36 tool 1 year after hospital discharge.
Materials and methods. A retrospective study of the medical records of 208 patients who were hospitalized for community-acquired pneumonia with a negative smear test for the SARS-CoV-2 virus was conducted. The main group consisted of patients with SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid identification and signs of pneumonia. According to the severity of pneumonia, patients were divided into three groups: II group —patients with pneumonia of category 2 of complexity (n = 124), group III — patients with pneumonia of category 3 of complexity (n = 68), group IV — patients with pneumonia of category 4 of complexity (n = 16). The comparison group consisted of patients with SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid identification and the absence of pneumonia. Charlson’s comorbidity index (Charlson Comorbidity Index) for the general prognosis of mortality was calculated using a special computer program. The general questionnaire SF-36 was used to assess the quality of life. Statistical analysis of data was carried out using the Statistica 7.0 software.
Results and discussion. Probably higher values ​​of the total number of leukocytes were established in the patients of the studied groups compared to the comparison group. At the same time, this indicator in patients of the IV group statistically significantly exceeded the similar data of the II and III groups. The increase in leukocytes as the complexity of pneumonia progressed was mainly due to segmented neutro­phils. In patients with acquired pneumonia of the 3rd and 4th severity category caused by SARS-CoV-2 1 year after discharge from the hospital, the indicators of physical and psychological components of health are likely to be lower, while increasing age is likely to be associated with a decrease in quality of life.
Conclusions. In patients with community-acquired pneumonia caused by COVID-19, an increase in the content of leukocytes upon admission to the hospital is associated with a decrease in indicators of physical and psychological components of health 1 year after discharge from the hospital.
Prospects for the use of artificial intelligence to predict the spread of tuberculosis infection in the WHO European Region
Authors: Todoriko L.D. , Andriiets O.A. , Vyklyuk Y.I. , Semyaniv I.O. , Margineanu I. , Lesnic E. , Nevinsky D.V. , Yeremenchuk I.V. 
Published: June 2023

Objective — to analyze the prospects of using artificial intelligence and neural networks to create a geospa­tial model of TB transmission and forecast its spread in the WHO European Region using available analytical databases.
Materials and methods. The research was carried out for the period October 2022 — March 2023. Digital access to the following full-text and abstract databases was used as the main source of research: the EBSCO Information Base Package, the world’s largest single abstract and scientific metric platform Scopus, the freely accessible search system Google Scholar, MEDLINE with Full Text, Dyna Med Plus, EBSCO eBooks Clinical Collection, the abstract and scientific metric database of scientific publications of the Thomson Reuters Web of Science Core Collection WoS, statistical data from the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the Public Health Center, SCIE, SSCI, the online database of the National Scientific Medical Library of Ukraine, AHCI.
Results and discussion. Migration processes in Europe still remain a global trend and create difficulties for countries that receive migrants. Adverse living conditions, close contact, poor nutrition, mental and physical stress are what refugees and migrants face. The combination of these risk factors and insufficient access to health services increases the vulnerability of refugees to TB infection. In addition, a delay in diagnosis leads to poor treatment outcomes and continued transmission of the infection to other people.The optimal way to predict the spread of TB infection in European cities, where a significant number of migrants from Ukraine arrived, is to create a mathematical model using the analytical technology of neural networks and artificial intelligence. By analyzing a large amount of data, artificial intelligence can quickly and efficiently identify connections between various factors and predict the future development of the epidemic. For example, artificial intelligence can analyze data on the incidence of TB in different regions of the world, as well as data on the number of patients with other diseases that can affect the human immune system, and make a forecast about the development of the epidemic in the future.
Conclusions. Today, the creation of a mathematical model and the development of a simulator program for the geospatial functioning of the city and the interaction of people during the day are relevant. Understanding the natural history of TB among recently arrived migrants is important as we consider how best to implement TB control in such populations.
Development of E-Module for Electrolyte and Nonelectrolyte Solution Based on Problem Based Learning Integrated with STEAM for SMA/MA
Authors: Safitri Dara Cyntia , Andromeda Andromeda 
Published: June 2023

Students have difficulty understanding electrolyte and nonelectrolyte solution materials, because they are required to understand three representations including symbolic, macroscopic, and submicroscopic. With e-module, it can increase students' interest in learning and e-module is designed so that students can study material independently and actively. This study aims to produce e-modules of electrolyte and nonelectrolyte solutions based on steam integrated problem-based learning for SMA / MA to analyze the validity and practicality of the e-module. This study is 4D development model. E-module validity test was carried out by 3 lecturers of FMIPA an FT UNP, and 2 chemistry teachers. Practicality test was carried out by 2 chemistry teachers and 30 students of class XI of SMAN 1 Payakumbuh. Validity questionnaires were analyzed using the Aikens'V formula and practicality questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistical percentages. From results of the study, average score of Aikens'V was obtained at 0.97 with a valid category. Practicality value of e-modules obtained is 98%, 96% respectively with practical category. Based on results, can be concluded e-module is valid and practical. Therefore, this research can be continued to stage of effectiveness testing, so that this e-module can be used in the learning process.
Human Resource Management and Artificial Intelligence: A Bibliometric Exploration
Authors: Packiyanathan Mathushan  , Aruna S. Gamage  , Ven. Wachissara  
Published: June 2023

The concept of artificial intelligence, a driving force behind human resource management, has recently gained popularity in the academic community. This study explores the intellectual structure of this field using the Scopus database in the subject area of business, management and accounting. Bibliographic analysis, a recent and rigorous method for delving into scientific data, is used in this investigation. The approach used is a structured and transparent process divided into four steps: (1) search criteria; (2) selection of database and documents; (3) selection of software and data pre-processing; and (4) analysis of findings. We employ bibliometric mapping to observe their numerous linkages and performance evaluation to learn about their structure. A total of 67 articles were collected from the Scopus database between 2015 and 2022 using certain keywords (artificial intelligence, expert systems, big data analytics, and human resource management) and some specific filters (subject–business, management and accounting; language-English; document–article, review articles and source-journals). Ten research clusters were identified: Cluster 1: multi-agent system; Cluster 2: decision support system; Cluster 3: internet of things; Cluster 4: active learning; Cluster 5: decision tree; Cluster 6: optimisation; Cluster 7: software design; Cluster 8: data mining; Cluster 9: cloud computing; Cluster 10: human-robot interaction. The findings could be helpful for researchers and practitioners in the HRM field to extend their knowledge and understanding of AI and HRM research. This study can provide notable guidance and future directions for quite a few firms in expanding the use of AI in HRM.
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, human resource management, bibliometric analysis
Behavioral Factors Affecting Household Over-Indebtedness: A Systematic Review
Authors: B. P. U. K. Biyanwila  , P. A. N. S. Anuradha  
Published: June 2023

Household over-indebtedness is a significant issue in many parts of the world and has extremely detrimental socioeconomic effects. Separate studies have found that macroeconomic, demographic, and behavioral factors account for the majority of the variance in household over-indebtedness; however, behavioral components have received less attention. The purpose of this study is to review the behavioral factors that affect household over-indebtedness. To identify relevant empirical studies on household over-indebtedness, databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, Emerging Sources Citation Index, and Social Sciences Citation Index were reviewed. During this search, 267 articles were initially screened, but the PRISMA framework (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) was applied to select the most appropriate, well-cited, and recent 52 articles. The most significant behavioral factors of household over-indebtedness are financial literacy, risk perception, materialism, and emotions. This review reveals that behavioral factors have not been well established in many developing economies whereas the empirical findings in developed countries are consistent with behavioral theories. Further, this paper discloses that interaction of macroeconomic, demographic, and behavioral determinants on household over-indebtedness still needs further study. According to Keynes' general theory, individual financial decisions are influenced by macroeconomic circumstances. Moreover, Ando and Modigliani's life cycle hypothesis contends that demographic factors significantly influence individuals’ financial behavior. Our suggested conceptual model contains macroeconomic and demographic factors as mediators and moderators, respectively, between behavioral factors and household over-indebtedness. Once this model is tested, the findings may greatly aid governments, central banks, financial institutions, bank managers, credit officers, and other policymakers in their quest to discover answers to the problem of household over-indebtedness.
Keywords: Household Over-Indebtedness, Financial Literacy, Risk Perception, Materialism, Emotions, Macroeconomic and Demographic Factors
Implementation Challenges of ICT in the Public Sector in Upazila Region of Bangladesh: An Empirical Study
Authors: Mohammad Rezaul Karim  , Shamim Hosen  
Published: June 2023

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a pivotal role in achieving Digital Bangladesh's vision of making the government accountable, transparent and effective in providing services to the citizens. The ICT-based governance (e-governance) in service delivery mechanism has become essential and time worthy. However, the implementation of e-governance is not up to the mark and the government is not getting the full benefits of e-governance due to the structural, organizational, and behavioral barriers. The dilemma between the service providers (agent) with numerous problems and the recipients’ viewpoints (principal) has been analyzed how the problem lies and the principal faces problem to get services. The objective of this study is to analyze the current situation of ICT-enabled Public Service Delivery; implementation challenges of ICT at the Upazila level of Bangladesh and come up with an evidence-based solution. To achieve the objectives, both qualitative and quantitative approaches were employed. Purposive random sampling was used to collect data through offline and online questionnaire surveys. Besides, interview and observation methods were also employed for strengthening the study findings. The study found that strong policy supports of the government i.e. ICT policy, and digital Bangladesh vision enable the e-government services to benefit the citizen. However, it is evident that the dearth of IT physical infrastructure, unstable internet connection, shortage of skilled manpower, and technology fear of public employees create obstacles to provide ITC-enabled services. Sometimes people’s unawareness also serves as barrier to receive e-government services. The study recommends improvement of internet speed, supply of continuous electricity supply, training of public employees, providing upgraded technology, and developing user-friendly softwares to address those problems and enhance ICT-induced public service delivery system.
Keywords: E-governance, Readiness, Public Service Delivery, Barriers, Way forward
The Nexus between Agricultural Technology Adaptation and Productivity: Evidence from Hydro Greenhouse Systems in the Mullaitivu District
Authors: Gopikrishna Selvananthan  , Sampath Amaratunge  , Janaka Fernando  , Ananda Rathnayake  
Published: June 2023

Sustainable technological innovation can resolve the economic crisis that exists within a nation. Sri Lanka is a developing country with one out of every six people suffering from multidimensional poverty (UNICEF, 2022). The research serves as an experimental approach to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals [SDG] of no poverty (SDG No. 1), decent employment and economic growth (SDG No. 8), and industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG No. 9). The study involves conducting an experimental survey in the Mullaitivu District, focusing on three agricultural households selected from three Grama Niladhari Divisions (GNDs). The selection of these households was done using a stratified simple random sampling technique, ensuring representative coverage of the district. The study conducted utilizes technologically sophisticated interventions, referred to as a hydro greenhouse. This encompasses a greenhouse that is furnished with a hydroponic system, along with the inclusion of a photosynthetically active radiation diode. The control and experimental setups were reviewed for a period of 90 days. In conclusion, technological intervention in agriculture across war-torn regions has resulted in a significant increase in productivity, reduction in cost, and effective land and water utilization. Productivity was determined based on plant height and fruit yield. The households were trained on the construction and management techniques of the prototype named hydro greenhouse. To facilitate the commercialization of this method, it was proposed that the GND and DS officers leverage the results of the conducted experiment to obtain financial support from both governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Keywords: Agricultural Technology, Greenhouse, Hydroponic System, Poverty Alleviation, Productivity
PECULIARITIES OF STUDYING THE HISTORY OF WARS IN SCHOOLS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors: Horokhivskyi Petro 
Published: June 2023

The article has found that education in the Russian Federation is one of the powerful tools of propaganda, along with religion and the media sphere, aimed at educating citizens of the Russian Federation, forming a sense of patriotism, love for the motherland, respect for their people, loyalty to their country, pride of their motherland, heroism of their ancestors, respect for state symbols.However, when V. Putin came to power, history was gradually turned into a component of propaganda both inside the country and in information wars against other countries. This became especially noticeable after taking a course to implement the idea of reviving a new empire in the post-Soviet space (the so-called concept of “Russkiy mir” (“Russian world”).Material about wars is present in textbooks and reference manuals. Actually, it has informative and developmental potential, and is also widely used in the military-and-patriotic education of children and for propaganda purposes. The purpose of the article is to highlight and characterize the peculiarities of the methodology of studying the history of wars in schools of the Russian Federation at the current stage.The content of textbooks in History of the Russian Federation as the main source of ideologically biased information and consistently considering the territories of the modern Ukrainian state and a number of other post-Soviet countries as actually historical Russian lands was characterized. With the help of textbooks in History and educational-and-methodological literature, history teachers actively implement the necessary narratives that justify the aggressive foreign policy of the Russian Federation and educate “ideologically correct” young people who must continue the aggressive course of development of their country.Forms and methods of influencing pupils at the traditional and non-standard lessons, using active and interactive methods, were determined. The possibilities of lessons-disputes, the use of pedagogical technologies (modular, project, game, etc.) were shown.It has been found that three foundations on which Russia has built its education are implemented today: love for the “big motherland”, President V. Putin, and gratitude to the grandfathers who brought victory in the Second World War.
Keywords: historical education; history of Russia; history of the Great Patriotic War; textbook; history teacher; military-and-patriotic education; narratives; methods; techniques and means of teaching history.