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Communicative partnership as a mechanism for optimizing communicative interaction in public administration
Authors: Rachynska Olena
Published: September 2020

The article explores the process of communicative interaction between government and society, aimed at forming their constructive dialogue and partnership to ensure order and stability as well as establishing partnerships between government authorities and civil society. It is proved that the management consensus should be built as well as the partnership between the structures of public administration authorities and the public should be ensured within the framework of communicative interaction. Accordingly, the effectiveness of the public administration system will depend on the optimization of the communicative interaction of the public administration authorities, the effective communication policy, the effectiveness of a single communicative space, implemented on the basis of the partnership principle, the implementation of which implies complete public trust in government authorities.

It is established that the organizational and legal capacity of civil society institutions to articulate social interests, their promotion and protection is one of the conditions for establishing a communication partnership, a bilateral dialogue between the authorities and the public, as well as the success of such a dialogue depends on the joint actions of public authorities and associations of citizens, and their willingness to cooperate. Prerequisites that identify the urgency of reforming the mechanisms of communication partnership between public authorities and the public are identified.

It is substantiated that communicative partnership in its essence is a kind of rational social interaction, based on the trust and mutual respect of the participants of the communication process and aimed at ensuring equal dialogue and/or joint activity. Key aspects of the activity of government authorities in Ukraine, ensuring the intensification of the development of communication partnership, the development of political networks and the transition to new principles of public administration, are underlined.

It is stated that the communication partnership can become a new tool that will provide the unlocking of the potential of public structures, more active participation of citizens in the activities of public authorities, increasing the accountability and accountability of the authorities and, as a result, building a modern democratic system of communication partnership.
Formation of the structure of the system of information and analytical support of the state border protection processes
Authors: Kyrylenko Volodymyr , Meiko Oleksandr
Published: September 2020

The article deals with the actual problem of ensuring the activity of the border unit. The author formulated and substantiated the recommendations on the formation of the structure of the system of information and analytical support of the state border protection processes. The main part of the scientific article presents information on the content, nature and importance of the organizational and staff structure of the border unit: it is a set of rules and rules that shape human resources in accordance with the strategy of the border service measures are planned and agreed in advance, and focuses primarily on the powers and management style of its managers); The organizational and staffing structure of the border unit is a system of wishes, rules and restrictions in the relationship between the border service representatives and the service itself.

Its main characteristics are defined: the clarity of division of labour into relevant positions (head of the unit, his deputy, etc.); presence of grouped posts (department or department); hierarchy of the system of positions (leading employee, employee, etc.); competences according to positions in the structure; the ordering of the connections between the posts according to the amount of job responsibilities. The content of the main regulatory and legal aspects of the formation of the organizational and staff structure of the border unit, orders for the functioning of the border service and so on is analysed. Prospects of further scientific researches in the context of this issue are presented: mechanisms of formation of organizational-staff structure of the border unit, introduction of foreign experience of functioning of the border agency (police, service) in the developed countries of the world are updated.
Models of formation and development of professional competence of civil servants and public servants of local government
Authors: Komarova Kateryna
Published: September 2020

The purpose of the paper is to study and substantiate models of formation and development of competencies of civil servants and public servant of local government in the process of professional training theoretically. An analysis of the research on the issues of professional competence of civil servants and officials of public administration bodies has shown that researchers focus on the conceptual construct and typology of professional competence. The models of formation and development of competence in the process of professional training have not been sufficiently thoroughly investigated, which led to the choice of the area of this research. The most effective models of formation and development of professional competence of civil servants and public servant of local self-government are substantiated on the basis of analysis and synthesis of modern scientific concepts of professional training. The main components of professional competence have been identified. Emphasis is placed on formation and development of conceptual, communication and professional skills, as competence is implemented only in the skills being critical for the practical activity. Models of professional training have been offered. This is recommended for use in educational institutions. The findings can form the basis of further theoretical and applied research related to the study of models of formation and development of competences of civil servants and public servant of local government in the process of professional training.
Public regional health policy
Authors: Shaporenko Olha
Published: September 2020

The purpose of the article is to determine the main strategic directions of public policy development of the regional health care system. The definition of «health policy» is proposed. The main types of policy in the field of health care are identified: by objects of regulation – socio-economic, medical, technological; by levels – municipal, regional, state, international, world. It is proposed to define the concept of «public regional health policy», its objects and subjects. The functions of public policy in the development of health care in the region are considered. Methods of realization of the purposes of public regional policy in the field of public health services are defined: organizational-legal, economic and social. The need for careful study and analysis of regional, domestic and international experience in health care development is noted. The importance of public-private partnership in the health care system by optimizing costs and creating conditions for technological breakthrough and stable growth in the industry is noted. The actions of the regions to implement the main directions of the health care modernization program are analyzed. The main shortcomings and positive changes inherent in the current management practice of developing and implementing public policy in the field of health care at the regional level are identified. The process of development and implementation of public regional policy, which is carried out in 4 stages: policy initiation; policy implementation and monitoring involves the choice of methods and management technologies for the implementation of strategies; policy implementation; policy evaluation – assessment of the obtained effects, detection of deviations from the standard and regulation (adjustment) of the policy. In order to achieve these goals, the main strategic directions of public policy for the development of the regional health care system have been developed: 1) optimization of financial activities of the regional health care system; 2) optimization of the use of labor resources. It is noted that the proposed measures are long-term strategic in nature.
THREE KOLOMYIKY” BY M. KOLESSA IN TRANSLATION BY Y. POLIKHRONIDI: THEORETICAL-PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
Authors: Kupina Darina , Onishchenko Alexander
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this scientific article is considering the most particularized specifics of the translation for balalaika on the example of the theoretical-performance analysis „Three Kolomiky” by outstanding Ukrainian composer and conductor M. Kolessa as famous and amazingly popular instrumental masterpieces into vocational sphere of the folk professional musicians. The round of methods concerning this represented investigation are made by combining synthesis and analysis techniques that help to author of this submitted scientific disquisition to separate and then to generalize of translating specialized instrumental features. The scientific novelty in relation to above-mentioned explorative thematic vector is identifying the most characteristic peculiarities of the translation for balalaika by professional and well-known Ukrainian musical educators and performers. Conclusions. In Ukrainian balalaika music, translation is one of the important components of the pedagogical and academic-concert life of this instrument. The translations have helped to elevate the balalaika to a high academic level, and to accumulate a considerable amount of luggage of highly artistic musical literature of different genres and styles. In this section, the bright translation for the Balalaika „Three Kolomyiky” by M. Kolessa, made by renowned teacher, Professor Y. Polikhronidi is quite successful, because it demonstrates and, underline, bright represents all the vocational possibilities of the academic balalaika on the one hand and does not interfere with the disclosure of the main figurative content, but rather emphasizes its unrepeatable, unique national, domestic identity. Underscore, the professional working in the musical field of decorating and arranging for balalaika in Ukrainian music is enormously, extremely attractive and inspires many contemporary composer-performers and modern educators.
THE DOUBLE WORLD OF M. GOGOL’S „VIY” AND IT’S OPENING IN V. HUBARENKO’S OPERA-BALLET
Authors: Shchitova Svitlana , Kapitonova Kateryna
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this scientific article is revealing the phenomenon of phantasmagoria and its embodiment in the chosen theatrical genre. The round of investigative methods in relation to this research consists next sequence. There are historical method for detailed examining the phenomenon of phantasmagoria in art and the structural-analytical method when referring to the musical text of particular individual scenes into the opera-ballet „Viy”. We are also emphasizing the comparative scientific method for the proportional characterization of the artistic novel by celedrated and well-known writer N. Gogol as well as the opera-ballet by outstanding contemporary Ukrainian musician, composer and pedagogue V. Gubarenko. The scientific novelty in reference to above-mentioned investigative thematic vector lies in the identification of the concepts relatively „phantasmagoria” and „double world” in famous artistic literature, renowned academy music and scenography, which lead to the discovery of brilliant phenomena such as simultaneity, editing drama as well as polystylistics. Conclusions. The double peace that Gogol is implies to be present in popular Gubarenko’s musical work from the beginning. Simultaneity, as a psychological category, pervades both literary and musical-dramatic work. Nevertheless, with Gubarenko it seems to be enlarge, artistic increase at times and grows into a dramatic means, bright creates not only an atmosphere of phantasmagoric horror, but also unforgettable artistic impressions of an extraordinary work of musical art. The stage production allows us the more clearly revealing the Gogol mansion and to emphasize the main points that we can only guess in the story. There is no center in the created world of V. Gubarenko, and therefore there are no ordinary borders.
FEMALE IMAGES IN OPERA CREATIVITY OF THE AMERICAN COMPOSERS
Authors: Furduy Yulia , Husieva Marharyta
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this article is to analyze and understand the interpretation of female images in the works of Opera composer’s national American school. One of the reasons, which prompted the author to dive into the problem and answers Opera performances of American composers such as K. Floyd, John. K. Menotti, J. Gershwin. Methods. In achieving this goal, applied the following research methods a namely the source, comparison, systematization, analysis, generalization of the research problem, used many specialized works on the theory and history of culture. Scientific novelty of the work is that needs to expand views about the development of the Opera genre in American music. In addition, the inspection should be disclosed images of women in the perspective of self-identity of American music like the classic design in the field of Opera. This is due to the necessity of paying attention by the singer relative to the faithful and meaningful interpretation of the female character (Clara – George. Gershwin), Susanna K. Floyd, Monica K. Menotti), as in the dramaturgic sense, and the performing, as well as the emphasis on the vocal abilities of the singer and his acting skills. Conclusions. The analysis of this study was to identify patterns in the musical and thematic material of American Opera composers (K. Floyd, John. K. Menotti, J.Gershwin). In the plots of the operas presented by the harsh realities of the treatment of women at that time. In the women's images traced the line of resistance, the struggle for the future bright and strong-willed traits. The suffering and pain which resonates with the despair, but at the end of the story, spill over into the acceptance of his dark fate. Singer, in the performance of these works, will be able to learn the history of the characters, to understand their national and ideological features, for a more accurate interpretation of the characters in the performance of solo numbers in the Opera. Note also that the transformation of women’s images, which provides an opportunity to trace the psychological and spiritual aspects of their development. This primarily happens due to the influence of social, political and historical moments.
Neo-impressionistic traits in the creativeness of Eugene Bozza (on the example of wind solo’s compositions)
Authors: Hromchenko Valerii
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this represented scientific article is revealing the most character-logical traits in relation to composer style of the French master E. Bozza, which are binding with the particularities of the neo-impressionistic vector in the European academic art from the second half of the 20th century. The series of methods concerning this signified investigation are making from the applying of comparative, axiological, structurally analytical, as well as functional approaches relatively studying of the designated theme. The utilization of methods such as performing analysis and synthesis are having the specific importance. The scientific newness of denoted article is stipulated by designation of style traits regarding little investigated compositions for wind professional instruments by E. Bozza, which were written in performing form of academic instrumental solo (wind solo). That is stage-single musical process, a namely „Improvisation and capriceˮ for saxophone-alto solo, „Imageˮ for flute solo as well as Etude-caprice № 5 for saxophone solo. Conclusions. First of all, the local grinding of the specific musically expressive color, artistic paint on the motive differentiation, separation, peculiar intonation divisionism belong to the most characteristic, maximally singular traits of E. Bozzaʼs neo-impressionistic style in the professional compositions of academic wind solo. In this way, the clear sounding of determined wind academic instrument with the particular motive intonation locality, with concentration on the precisely denoted artistic expression create maximal characterization for neo-impressionistic development of musical material. Artistic content of concentrative motive evolution in relation to musical thought of E. Bozza is intensified by dominant signification of generalizing type of musical program. The flexible possibilities concerning free ideally imaginative interpretation of artistic content as a performer and listener is created by using of that program kind.
TO THE PROBLEM OF THE MAGNIFICAT GENRE READING IN CREATIVE WORK OF JOHN RUTTER
Authors: Varakuta Maryna , Dashko Vladimir
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this article is to uncover some features of realization of the Magnificat genre in the creative work of John Milford Ratter, contemporary world famous composer, conductor, arranger, notes publisher, which received wide recognition, in the first place, as the author of numerous artistic compositions into the sphere of academically professional choral art. The round of scientifically investigative methods relies on a genre-based approach, stylistic and functional approaches of the research analysis. The explorers are also having the process of applying the structurally analytical as well as comparative methods, specialized ways for studying of the above-mentioned problem. The scientific novelty of the article is in the illumination of compositional features, timbre-texture decisions in the Magnificat genre in creative work of John Ratter that until now did not appear in modern domestic musicology research. The authors of represented article are investigating, for the first time, in the Ukrainian musicological thought, the problem concerning succession and regeneration of leading, the most crucial genre indications of Magnificat in compositionally artistic observation by John Milford Ratter. Conclusions. The Magnificat of John Rutter illustrates a new way of reading of this genre by the prime example of an unconventional embodiment of the classic genre model based on the synthesis of canonical and not canonical texts. The choral work attracts by its openness, sincerity, lyric artistic images that can be easily remembered, its melodious and harmonious colours, simplicity for understanding. The composer harmoniously combines traditions and their talented renewal: in this sense, the Magnificat is a model for the musical culture of the second half of the XX century and the beginning of the XXI century.
Root-shoot characteristics, yield and economics of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) under variable rates of phosphorus and nitrogen
Authors: Omran Abdul Hadi , Dass Anchal , Rajanna GA , Dhar Shiva , Choudhary Anil K , Meena SL , Rathore SS
Published: September 2020

A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) nutrition on growth, yield, economics, production efficiency (PE) and monetary efficiency (ME) of mungbean. Application of 55 kg N/ha caused improvement in root- and shoot-dry weight, leaf area index and biological yield. However, 40 kg N/ha recorded the highest pod length (8.2 cm), grains/plant (284), grain yield (2.1 t/ha), harvest index (29.4%), net returns (1,28,651 AFN/ha), benefit: cost ratio (2.6), PE (24 kg/ha/day) and ME (1,429 AFN/ha/day). Use of 60 kg P2O5 /ha resulted in the highest pod length (8.3 cm), seeds/plant (285), grain yield (2.0 t/ha), harvest index (30.5%), net returns (1,161,22.9 AFN/ha), benefit: cost ratio (2.4), PE (22.4 kg/ha/day) and ME (1,290 AFN/ha/day). The combination of 40 kg N/ha and 60 kg P2O5 /ha recorded the highest yield, net returns, benefit: cost ratio, PE and ME. Hence, mungbean grown field should be treated with 40 kg N/ha and 60 kg P2O5/ha fertilizers for its higher productivity and profitability.
Effects of different fertilizer ratio on senescence of flag leaf in winter wheat
Authors: Wang Yafei , Shi Yan
Published: September 2020

In order to increase the fertilizer use efficiency, the effects of different ratio of slow-release fertilizer, water retention agent and compound fertilizer in wheat production on senescence of flag leaf in winter wheat had been studied. The results showed that, water retaining agent 15 kg/ha with slow-release fertilizer 324 kg/ha and compound fertilizer 324 kg/ha (T2) effectively maintained the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), catalase (CAT) activity and soluble protein content in wheat flag leaves after flowering, and reduced the malondialdehyde (MDA) content which could delay the flag leaves senescence and gain high yield in wheat.
Feasibility and Safety of Distal Radial Artery Access in Anatomical Snuffbox for Coronary Angiography and Coronary Intervention
Authors: Maskey Arun , Timalsena Birat Krishna , Aslam Sheikh , Pandey Rabindra , Roka Madhu , Bhandari Shreya , Nepal Himamshu
Published: September 2020

Background: There is limited data on feasibility and safety of coronary interventions performed using radial artery at anatomical snuffbox as vascular access point in South Asian region. Our study attempts to evaluate the feasibility and safety of coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention using transradial access at anatomical snuffbox.Methods: Transradial access at anatomical snuffbox was attempted in 128 consecutive patients, who were planned for coronary angiography and/or percutaneous coronary intervention. Success in vascular access, completion of planned procedure and complications encountered, including patency of radial artery after the procedure, were investigated. Results: A total of 128 patients (76 males [59.4%]; 52 females [40.6%]) between 44-78 years of age (mean age, 59.0 +/- 10.2 years) were included in the study. Distal radial artery puncture and sheath placement was successful in all patients however planned procedure was completed in 126 (98.4%) patients. Total 90 coronary angiographies and 36 percutaneous coronary interventions were performed of which five were primary percutaneous coronary intervention. We encountered brachial artery spasm among two patient (1.5%) and significant pain and swelling among three patients (2.3%). No bleeding complication, numbness or parasthesia were observed on follow-up. Patients had average pain rating of 2.4+/- 1.1 in visual analogue pain rating scale. There were no instances of radial artery occlusion after the procedure.Conclusions: Distal radial artery, at anatomical snuffbox, is a safe and feasible alternative vascular access site for coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention. Keywords: Cardiac catheter; coronary angiography; feasibility studies; percutaneous coronary intervention; radial artery; vascular access device
The Evaluation of Thyromental Height Test as a Single, Accurate Predictor of Difficult Laryngoscopy
Authors: Rawal Prabhat , Shrestha Surendra Man
Published: September 2020

Background: Thyromental Height Test is a relatively new, easy method considered as a more accurate predictor of difficult laryngoscopy than existing methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate its accuracy in predicting difficult laryngoscopy as compared to commonly used methods.Methods: This hospital based, cross-sectional, observational study was conducted on 246 patients scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation. Airway assessment was done during pre-anesthetic assessment by Thyromental Height Test, Modified Mallampati Test, Thyromental Distance and Sternomental Distance measurements and predicted as ‘difficult’ or ‘easy’ laryngoscopy based on accepted cut-off values. Direct laryngoscopic view was assessed after administration of general anesthesia by a laryngoscopist unaware of the pre-anesthetic assessments and recorded as ‘actual’ difficult or easy laryngoscopy based on Cormack-Lehane grades. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and accuracy of each clinical test were determined. Results: Thyromental Height Test had the highest sensitivity (71.42%) and negative predictive value (98.9% respectively) but lowest accuracy (77.2%). Maximum specificity was observed with Thyromental Distance and Sternomental Distance (97.49% each). Thyromental Distance had the highest positive predictive value (25%) and accuracy (95.52%). Conclusions: Thyromental Height Test, with its high sensitivity, is a useful predictor of difficult laryngoscopy. However, due a high number of false positives and relatively low accuracy, it cannot be considered as a sole, reliable and accurate predictor of difficult laryngoscopy. Keywords: Accuracy; difficult laryngoscopy; predictor; thyromental height
Pancreatic Configuration Index in Predicting Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula in a Tertiary Care Center in Nepal
Authors: Shah Surendra , Ghimire Bikal , Paudel Sharma , Singh Yogendra Prasad
Published: September 2020

Background: Post-operative pancreatic fistula is the single most common and most significant cause of post-operative morbidity and perioperative mortality. Identification of at risk patient preoperatively help to take policy of extra vigilance to act on time. This study evaluated the predictive role and cut-off value of pancreatic configuration index to predict post-operative pancreatic fistula.Methods: This was a prospective observational study in patients who had undergone pancreaticoduodenectomy from March 2017 to June 2018 at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal. The patients with age <16 years, those who underwent re-exploration or mortality before 3rd postoperative day, additional surgery besides pancreaticoduodenectomy were excluded from the study. Pancreatic configuration index was calculated as a ratio of pancreatic parenchymal thickness and pancreatic duct diameter. Predictive value of pancreatic configuration index in predicting post-operative pancreatic fistula was evaluated.Results: Among 58 patients, 9 were excluded from study and 49 patients were included in the study. The mean age of the patients was 56.6 ± 13.9 years (21 to 79 years) and male to female ratio was 1.1:1 (26 vs 23). Post-operative pancreatic fistula developed in 13/49 (26.5%) patients. On both univariate and multivariate analysis, pancreatic texture (p = 0.022), main pancreatic duct diameter at neck (p = 0.002) and pancreatic configuration index (p = 0.001) were significantly associated with development of post-operative pancreatic fistula. The sensitivity and specificity of pancreatic configuration index to predict post-operative pancreatic fistula are 92.3% and 91.7% with positive predictive value of 80% and negative predictive value of 97.1%.Conclusions: Pancreatic configuration index is a useful preoperative predictor of post-operative pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy.Keywords: Pancreaticoduodenectomy; pancreatic configuration index; postoperative pancreatic fistula.
Variations in the Formation of Hepatic Portal Vein: A Cadaveric Study
Authors: Kadel Muna , Pandit Tinku Kumari
Published: September 2020

Background: Portal vein drains blood from the abdominal part of alimentary tract, spleen, pancreas and gall bladder to the liver. It is normally formed by the union of superior mesenteric and splenic veins behind the neck of pancreas. Knowledge of variations regarding the formation of portal vein is very useful for surgeons to perform pancreas and duodenum and liver surgeries and for the interventional radiologist for catheter-based interventions. The objectives of this study are to disclose the variations in formation of hepatic portal vein and to measure the length of portal vein in cadavers. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out on 40 embalmed cadavers in the Department of Human Anatomy, KIST Medical College, Lalitpur Nepal after taking ethical approval. The pattern of portal vein formation and its tributaries were identified and photographs were taken. The pattern of portal vein formation was classified as: Type I: Portal vein formed by the confluence of superior mesenteric and splenic vein ; Type II: portal vein formed by the confluence of superior mesenteric, splenic and inferior mesenteric vein . Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 20.Results: Type I pattern of portal vein formation was observed in 31 cadavers (82.5%) while Type II pattern was observed in 5 cadavers (12.5%). Average length of portal vein was 50.58mm. Conclusions: Portal vein shows variations in the pattern of formation which should be taken into consideration during pancreatico-duodenal surgeries and in the interpretation of abdominal angiographs.Keywords: Length; portal vein; variations.
Exploring the Prevalence and Correlates of Substance Abuse Amongst the Adolescents of Dharan, Eastern Nepal
Authors: Chapagain Kumud , Rai Dillisher , Koirala Bhawesh , Rauniyar Gajendra Prasad
Published: September 2020

Background: The burden of substance abuse amongst the youths has increased worldwide including Nepal. There is limited data on prevalence of substance abuse among the adolescents. Hence this study aims to determine the prevalence of substance abuse amongst the adolescents of Dharan, Eastern Nepal.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2018 to December 2018. Self-administered structured questionnaire adapted from National Youth Survey sponsored by the Centre for Substance Abuse Prevention was used for data collection from 1125 higher secondary school students. Data was cleaned in Microsoft Excel and analysed using SPSS version 11.5.Results: Prevalence of ever users of tobacco were 46.04% of which the current users were 20.46%, ever users of alcohol were 37.58% of which 15.20% were current users and ever users of drug was 18.19% of which 18.13% were current users. The average age of initiating tobacco, alcohol and drugs were 14.21 ± 3.51, 15.13 ± 7.43 and 14.32 ± 4.41 years respectively. More than half of the drug users (50.71%) used cannabis and the most common reason for using any substance was peer pressure (91.64%). More than one-third (39.5%) purchased any of these substance from local shops. Conclusions: The study reported significant proportion of adolescents involved in substance abuse. The findings of this study may be beneficial for revising/ updating action plans on prevention and control of substance abuse in Nepal.Keywords: Adolescents; alcohol; drug; substance abuse; tobacco.
Comparison of Outcomes Between Mometasone Furoate Intranasal Spray and Oral Montelukast in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis
Authors: Bhattachan Sushma , Neupane Yogesh , Pradhan Bibhu , Thapa Naramaya
Published: September 2020

Background: Allergic rhinitis is a common ailment with rising trend and worldwide prevalence of some 400 million. Methods: This prospective randomized crosssectional study was done at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Tribhuvan University, Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal from June 2016 to August 2017. They were randomly assigned to two groups by lottery method. Group A received mometasone furoate intranasal spray and Group B received oral montelukast for a total duration of one month. Prior to starting medication and one month after medications, total nasal symptom score was documented. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 18.Results: Total of 126 patients between 16 to 52 years were enrolled in the study. The mean duration of symptoms was 3.93 years. The mean value of serum total IgE was 833.49 IU/ml. The mean pre and post medication score for mometasone furoate intranasal spray group was 16.32 and 5.44 respectively, which was significant. Similarly, the mean pre and post medication score for oral montelukast group was 15.24 and 7.87 respectively which was also found to be significant. Comparing the means of scores for both the groups, mometasone furoate was found to be more effective than oral montelukast.Conclusions: Both mometasone furoate intranasal spray and oral montelukast were effective in the treatment of patient with allergic rhinitis. Oral montelukast can therefore be used as a first line treatment for patients with allergic rhinitis. Keywords: Allergic rhinitis; mometasone furoate intranasal spray; montelukast; serum total IgE; total nasal symptom score.
Perspective of Doctors for COVID-19 Pandemic Readiness in Government Hospitals of Nepal
Authors: Hamal Pawan Kumar , Pokhrel Nabin , Pandey Dipendra , Malla Pragya , Lamsal Ritesh
Published: September 2020

Background: The study assesses the perspective of doctors working in government hospitals of Nepal regarding hospital preparedness for infection prevention measures, isolation services provisions, critical care service readiness, and training of staff for COVID-19 pandemic management. Methods: This cross-sectional study was done in central, provincial, and local level health centers of the Government of Nepal to assess the perspective of medical doctors regarding COVID-19 pandemic readiness in their facility. Nonprobability sampling was used to collect 56 responses from doctors working in different hospitals of Nepal. An online survey was performed using a questionnaire tool, which was adapted from the guidelines of the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Results: Most of the participants were medical officers with an MBBS degree (32) followed by anesthesiologists (10). Thirteen participants worked in central hospitals (23.2%), 24 in provincial hospitals (42.8%) and 19 in local health centers (33.92%). The availability of adequate facemask was 84% in central hospitals, which was higher than provincial hospitals (66.7%), and local level health centers (77.8%). There were only 53.8% trained critical care providers in central hospitals and 29.2% in provincial hospitals. Nearly 38.5% (5) of central hospitals had measures for airborne isolation in place, whereas this was only found in 8.3% (2) of provincial hospitals surveyed for critical care facilities. Overall, only 2 hospitals had the provision of a negative pressure room with air exchanges. Only 8 participants working in central hospitals (61.5%) and 14 working in provincial hospitals (58.3%) had performed hands-on training for donning and doffing personal protective equipment. Conclusions: The majority of medical doctors working in government hospitals of Nepal perceive that provision of facemask distribution, airborne isolation rooms, critical care preparedness, and hands-on training to staff were not adequate.Keywords: COVID-19; Government of Nepal; pandemic; readiness.
Addressing Emerging Public Health Issues through Interdisciplinary Research
Authors: Dhimal Meghnath , Khanal Pratik , Dangal Ganesh , Gyanwali Pradip
Published: September 2020

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Improvement of Majolica Lighting at the Komsomolskaya – Radial Metro Station
Authors: Guliev Alexander E.
Published: September 2020

The article describes solving of one of the most important problems of perception of architectural decoration of metro stations: removal of veiling reflections on glazed mosaics and majolica caused by lighting devices.
A number of lighting methods reducing luminance of the veiling reflections is analysed.
Their efficiency is exemplified by lighting of the Mine Laying majolica (based on sketches by Eugene Lancer) at the Komsomolskaya station of Moscow Metro. The content of the article relates not only to metro stations but to any areas with reflective or glazed surfaces.
Design and Survey of Lighting and Colour Ambience for a Suitable Elderly Environment
Authors: Guerry Estelle , Zissis Georges , Caumon Céline , Canale Laurent , Bécheras Elodie
Published: September 2020

In the context of an aging population, it is important today to take into account the needs of our seniors, to help them better live their aging. The design of colour and lighting ambiance contributes in the practice of their daily activities in their living environment. This study postulates a protocol of good practices in terms of colour and lighting to design a visual environment adapted to the needs of these users. The protocol is based on a combination of chromatic and lighting expertise. Chromatic colour matching based on Natural Colour System tools is combined with a photometric survey to characterize the visual environment. These data make it possible to establish a protocol used to design new chromatic ranges applied to new environments or to evaluate the applicability of the existing ranges.
Magnetic Field Implementing into the Electroluminescence of OLED Devices Doped with CoFe2O4 Nanoparticles
Authors: Piravadili Mucur Selin , Canimkurbey Betül , Demir Korkmaz Ayse
Published: September 2020

Cobalt ferrite magnetic nanoparticles (CoFe2O4 MNPs) were successfully prepared by citric acid-assisted sol-gel auto combustion method and used in emissive layer of organic light emitting diode (OLED). Dimensional, structural and magnetic properties of CoFe2O4 nanoparticles (NPs) were recearched and compared by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). CoFe2O4 MNPs were utilized at various concentrations (0.5 wt%, 1.0 wt% and 2.0 wt%) in the emissive layer of the OLEDs. The luminance, current efficiency and the electroluminescence characteristics of the devices with and without CoFe2O4 MNPs were investigated. An external magnetic field, Bext, has also been applied to the OLEDs doped with MNPs while under operation. Effects of MNPs on OLED characteristics under Bext were studied thoroughly. In the tailored device architecture, poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): poly polystyrene sulphonate (PEDOT: PSS) and poly(2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy))-1,4-phenylene vinylene (MEH-PPV) were used as a hole transport layer (HTL) and an emissive layer respectively with ITO/PEDOT: PSS/ MEH-PPV: CoFe2O4/Ca/Al device architecture. The obtained results of the fabricated OLEDs were enhanced in the presence of CoFe2O4 NPs under Bext due to providing density of states in the polymer matrices. The turn-on voltage was diminished slightly in the device doped with 0.5 % wt MNP compared to the devices with other concentrations of MNPs.
Concerning the Concept of Light-Colour Arrangement of the Urban Environment in the Central Part of Tyumen
Authors: Shchepetkov Nikolay I. , Kapeleva Svetlana B. , Bugaev Denis V. , Matovnikov Gregory S. , Kostareva Anna S.
Published: September 2020

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of outdoor lighting in the central part of Tyumen (with consideration of conducted field observations) and prospects of its development on the basis of the general plan of illumination of the central part of the city being under design. Main provisions of this general plan as well as methodological principles and assessment criteria of design solutions illustrat-ed by photographs, schemes and visualisations of the illuminated objects are described.
Study of Lighting Systems with Extended Hollow Light Guides
Authors: Sterkhov Alexei I.
Published: September 2020

The article contains comparative results of studying of spectral characteristics of two different light transporting systems: based on DF2000MA polymer film (marketed) and based on vacuum-deposited silver coated with silicon and titanium oxides (own development). Studying of Alanod miro Silver 4270AG, Alanod miro Silver 4400AG and Alanod miro Silver 4400GP variants of Alanod miro Silver retroreflective material showed that chromaticity of output light of our light guide system is almost the same as that of input natural daylight in visible spectrum. Advantages of optical elements for the light guide system developed by us over those applied in the reference system are demonstrated.
Light Side of Design: Professional Vector
Authors: Zaeva-Burdonskaya Elena A. , Nazarov Yuri V.
Published: September 2020

This article addresses one of the most actively developing types of design activities – light design. The article comprises quotes of the leading Russian and foreign light design specialists published over the previous five years, as well as the authors’ own conclusions. The thoughts quoted in the article are sometimes opposite to each other and reflect the wide spectrum of professional practice. They reflect the initial opinions of analysts and experts which are often diverging. All of the specialists point at the interdisciplinary nature of the new profession, which imposes additional load on a designer overloaded enough already by the scope and speed of the problems being solved nowadays. The discussion of the new profession of light designer initiated on the pages of professional publications is especially important in view of the development of professional standards and standards of design and architectural education, as well as creation of new educational programmes based on various approaches to the subject in technical and humanitarian institutions. The goal of this article is to introduce light design into the field of fully legitimate sections of design culture, to define the authentic scientific basis of the new creative profession, to initiate a foundation for self-determination of the new synthetic area, which materially affects the state of the profession as a whole and the life standards of a wide variety of consumers. In order to reach the set goal, a comparative and analytical method of study was selected, which allows studying the problem to a large extent and from all angles and finding the ways of overcoming the challenges emerging in the area of the new activity.
Power Losses in RF Inductor of Ferrite-Free Closed-Loop Inductively-Coupled Low Pressure Mercury Lamps
Authors: Lovlya Ekaterina V. , Popov Oleg A.
Published: September 2020

RF inductor power losses of ferrite-free electrode-less low pressure mercury inductively-coupled discharges excited in closed-loop dielectric tube were studied. The modelling was made within the framework of low pressure inductive discharge transformer model for discharge lamps with tubes of 16, 25 and 38 mm inner diam. filled with the mixture of mercury vapour (7.5×10–3 mm Hg) and argon (0.1, 0.3 and 1.0 mm Hg) at RF frequencies of 1, 7; 3.4 and 5.1 MHz and plasma power of (25–500) W. Discharges were excited with the help of the induction coil of 3, 4 and 6 turns placed along the inner perimeter of the closed-loop tube. It was found that the dependence of coil power losses, Pcoil, on the discharge plasma power, Ppl, had the minimum while Pcoil decreased with RF frequency, tube diameter and coil number of turns. The modelling results were found in good qualitative agreement with the experimental data; quantitative discrepancies are believed to be due skin-effect and RF electric field radial inhomogeneity that were not included in discharge modelling.
Realization of a Laboratory Tuneable Colour Light Source
Authors: Carli Nina , Sperling Armin , Bizjak Grega
Published: September 2020

A spectrally tuneable colour light source (TCLS) has been designed and constructed at Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Germany. It consists of an integrating sphere with 24 LEDs which are driven by a computer-controlled power supply. It is intended for producing any visible spectral distribution and to mimic various light sources for use in laboratories as a calibration source. With the help of an integrated spectrometer, a closed loop operation was introduced to improve the performance of the TCLS and to spectrally stabilize its output spectrum. Before practical realization of the TCLS a series of simulations have been made to predict its performance and capability with a number of different target spectrums. During the practical implementation we have encountered difficulties, namely optimization of the output spectrum, dependency of LED spectra on the electric current through the LED and temperature of the LED, non-linearity of LED’s luminous flux with respect to electric current through the LED and some difficulties with small synthesis coefficient values, which were all successfully solved.
Experimental Study of the New Criterion of Lighting Quality Based on Analysis of Luminance Distribution at Moscow Metro Stations
Authors: Budak Vladimir P. , Zheltov Viсtor S. , Meshkova Tatyana V. , Chembaev Victor D.
Published: September 2020

The article presents the experiment in studying a new criterion of lighting quality based on spatial and angular distribution of luminance proposed by the Lighting Engineering sub-department of NIU MPEI. The experiment studies correlation between expert evaluations of lighting quality at 21 stations of the Moscow Metro with analysis based on the criterion of quality of RAW-format luminance photographs of the stations made by means of a camera and adjusted according to luminance measured by a luminance meter. The obtained photos were processed using the proposed criterion. The article presents design of station models and calculations made by means of DIALux software and the programme developed (as part of the work) on the basis of local evaluations. It is demonstrated that the proposed criterion allows us to take account of extended veiling reflections and may be considered as enhancement of the unified glare rating UGR.
User Lighting Preferences Based on Navigation and Space Quality in Virtual Exhibition Environments
Authors: Çevik Aslıhan , Kazanasmaz Tuğçe , Engin Duran Hasan
Published: September 2020

Just as any other interior environment, lighting of exhibition spaces must be examined to enhance its visual quality and comfort. In this study, user behaviour, perception and impressions are analyzed for more comprehensive understanding by including subjective reasoning. Due to the chaotic progress and contradictory choices in exhibition lighting, daylight is mostly avoided while the role of users and relation between quantitative and qualitative parameters are often neglected. A series of sample exhibition spaces illuminated either artificially or by daylight are modelled virtually in Lumion software to be evaluated in a three-step questionnaire. A total of 90 participants are selected from three different professions (architects, visitors, artists), their reaction like movement, preference and impressions are gathered via questionnaire while moving through the model. The study aims to find out the role of lighting type in exhibition navigation and its relation with non-lighting parameters using statistical analysis methods. Results show that natural light is preferred more in sculpture exhibition while artificial light is preferred in painting exhibition. Movement towards daylight increases in transition areas and towards the end of the exhibition. A significant difference in navigation choices are found between professions, architects preferred to move towards more natural light while artists preferred artificial light.
The State of Museum Lighting in Russia
Authors: Bartseva Aleksandra A. , Boos George V. , Chernyak Anatoly Sh. , Kuznetsova Alyona B. , Rozovsky Eugene I.
Published: September 2020

The article contains the results of analysis of answers of 90 museums of the Russian Federation to questions regarding lighting of these museums as well as the results of inspection and measurement of lighting parameters (average exhibit illuminance, correlated colour temperature, colour rendering index, and luminance distribution) conducted in 7 museums and 1 conservation centre. It is found that museum lighting in the Russian Federation generally complies with the applicable requirements and recommendations and requires fundamental changes only in few cases. Many museums already use light emitting diodes (LEDs) as light sources and are ready to cross over to LED lighting completely. In the meantime, museums (primarily small ones) consider lack of regulations in the sphere of museum lighting one of the major problems.