bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Pengelolaan dan Pemantauan Lingkungan Sebagai Dasar Pelaporan Akuntansi Lingkungan di PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia
Authors: Julianti Ni Ketut Trisna , Abiyasa Agus Putu
Published: November 2024

The construction and development of the port at PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia Subregional Bali Nusra Benoa Port cannot be separated from various impacts, one of which is the environmental impact, especially since the location of the development and port is close to settlements, companies and other ecosystems. This makes PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia Subregional Bali Nusra to hold the Implementation of Environmental Management and Monitoring (RKL-RPL) PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Regional 3 Subregional Bali Nusra is a form of Pelindo's contribution in preserving and maintaining the health of the environment around the company and the environment affected by the company's operational and construction activities. Environmental preservation activities are of course supported by the budget or environmental costs provided by the company. Environmental accounting is one way to record environmental costs within the company. The method used is the descriptive qualitative method. The results obtained are that Environmental Management and Monitoring are greatly influenced by the amount of the existing budget, Pelindo has implemented environmental accounting reporting which contains environmental costs, fuel costs, electricity costs, water costs, costs for the use of raw material emissions, B3 waste handling costs, and biodiversityKata kunci: environmental costs; environmental accounting Abstract: Pembangunan dan pengembangan pelabuhan di PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia Subregional Bali Nusra Pelabuhan Benoa tidak lepas dari berbagai dampak, salah satunya adalah dampak lingkungan, terlebih lagi lokasi pengembangan dan pelabuhan berada dekat dengan pemukiman, perusahaan dan ekosistem lainnya. Hal itu, membuat PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia Subregional Bali Nusra untuk mengadakan Pelaksanaan Pengelolaan dan Pemantauan Lingkungan (RKL-RPL) PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Regional 3 Subregional Bali Nusra merupakan bentuk kontribusi Pelindo dalam melestarikan dan menjaga kesehatan lingkungan di sekitar perusahaan dan lingkungan yang terkena dampak dari kegiatan operasional dan konstruksi perusahan. Kegiatan pelestarian lingkungan tentunya didukung oleh anggaran atau biaya lingkungan yang diberikan oleh perusahaan. Akuntansi lingkungan merupakan salah satu cara pencatatan biaya lingkungan di dalam perusahaan. Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil yang didapat yaitu Pengelolaan dan Pemantauan Lingkungan sangat dipengaruhi oleh besarnya anggaran yang ada, Pelindo sudah menerapkan pelaporan akuntansi lingkungan yang berisi biaya lingkungan, biaya bahan bakar, biaya listrik, biaya air, biaya penggunaan emisi bahan baku, biaya penanganan limbah B3, dan keanekaragaman hayati       Keywords: biaya lingkungan; akuntansi lingkungan
Optimizing Thematic Pictures To Enrich Young Learners’ Vocabulary Mastery
Authors: Iman Jaya Nur , Angraini Nike
Published: November 2024

Majority of Indonesian EFL young learners struggle with mastering English vocabulary. This community service activity was about to see whether or not incorporating thematic pictures could enrich young learners’ English vocabulary. It used quantitative approach with descriptive analysis. Conveniently, one class was taken as the sample of this current activity which consisted of fourteen participants coming from different grades of elementary school. A Dictation test was administered as pretest and posttest before and after intervention to portray the young learners’ achievement level. The result showed that using thematic pictures was significantly impactful in enriching young learners’ English vocabulary mastery (.00 < .05). Ultimately, some pedagogical implication were also addressed accordingly in this present activity to young learners, future facilitators as well as researchers. Keywords: thematic pictures; vocabulary mastery; young learners.  Abstrak: Mayoritas pembelajar muda di Indonesia memiliki masalah dengan penguasaan kosakata Bahasa Inggris. Kegiatan Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk melihat apakah penggunaan gambar tematik dapat memperkaya kosa kata bahasa Inggris pelajar muda atau tidak. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan analisis deskriptif. Mudahnya, satu kelas diambil sebagai sampel kegiatan kali ini yang terdiri dari empat belas peserta yang berasal dari berbagai tingkatan sekolah dasar. Tes Dikte diberikan sebagai pretest dan posttest sebelum dan sesudah intervensi untuk menggambarkan tingkat prestasi pelajar muda. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan gambar tematik memberikan dampak yang signifikan dalam memperkaya penguasaan kosakata bahasa Inggris pelajar muda. Pada akhirnya, beberapa implikasi pedagogis juga dibahas dalam kegiatan ini kepada pelajar muda, fasilitator masa depan, serta peneliti. Kata kunci: gambar tematik; pembelajar muda; penguasaan kosakata
Inisiasi Program Kidspreneur Pada LKSA Panti Asuhan Hasbi Rabbi Bandar Lampung
Authors: Marvinita Risda , Fathia Syaharani N , Nabila Nuzul Inas , Banuwa Laili F , Sari Aida
Published: November 2024

The Kidspreneur program was created with the aim of building the mental and mental independence of children from an early age, enhancing entrepreneurial motivation, improving their knowledge and skills of entrepreneurship, as well as teaching them how to promote business products, develop their knowledge and entrepreneur skills, and develop their company's product marketing skills. The service of this community was carried out at the LKSA Panti Asuhan Hasbi Rabbi Bandar Lampung on July 10–14, 2023. The method used is participatory, involving partners in various stages of activities such as training, the practice of entrepreneurial ideas, and support. The results of these activities are motivating and encouraging participants to become entrepreneurs at a young age, enhancing entrepreneurial skills and ideas, and getting information about digital marketing. Benefits of this activity in addition to the success of the government program in the realization of the program Kota Bandar Lampung Ramah Anak. It is also expected to be an additional source of income or even a primary source of search to reduce the dependence of orphanage members on donations in order to realize the financial independence of the orphans.            Keywords: kidspreneur; training; orphanage Abstrak: Program Kidspreneur dibuat dengan tujuan untuk membangun mental dan jiwa kemandirian anak sejak usia dini, meningkatkan motivasi kewirausahaan, meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan kewirausahaan, serta mengajari mereka cara mempromosikan produk bisnis, pengetahuan dan kemampuan kewirausahaan, dan mengembangkan keterampilan pemasaran produk perusahaan mereka. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilaksanakan di LKSA Panti Asuhan Hasbi Rabbi Bandar Lampung pada tanggal 10-14 Juli 2024. Metode yang digunakan adalah bersifat partisipatif, dengan melibatkan mitra dalam berbagai tahapan kegiatan seperti pelatihan, praktik ide kewirausahaan, serta pendampingan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah memotivasi dan mendorong peserta untuk menjadi wirausahawan di usia muda, meningkatkan keterampilan dan ide kewirausahaan, serta mendapatkan informasi mengenai pemasaran digital. Manfaat dari kegiatan ini bentuk kontribusi pada program pemerintah dalam mewujudkan program Kota Bandar Lampung Ramah Anak. Diharapkan juga dapat menjadi sumber penghasilan tambahan atau bahkan sumber pencarian utama untuk mengurangi ketergantungan anggota panti asuhan terhadap donatur demi mewujudkan kemandirian finansial anggota panti asuhan.Kata kunci: kidspreneur; pelatihan; panti asuhan
Strategi Diversifikasi Produk Gerabah Tuban Untuk Meningkatkan Daya Saing Pasar
Authors: Irawatiningrum Satya , Bulqiyah Hasanul , Rohid Nibrosu
Published: November 2024

Karang Village, which is one of the villages in Semanding Subdistrict, has diversity in the livelihoods of its people. Likewise, the community-owned businesses have not yet shown a characteristic in Karang Village, which has an area of 156,002 Ha. Therefore, the service proposal team chose one type of business to be developed, namely pottery. There are quite a lot of pottery craftsmen in Karang Village, however, their economic conditions are far from prosperous. Seeing how complex the problems faced by partners are, it is necessary to prioritize the problems that will be overcome through this service activity, namely pottery diversification training and marketing promotion strategy training. The method goes through several stages, namely socializing the importance of diversifying pottery products. Partners can work directly to produce products other than pottery, finishing the product, and the pottery marketing stage. The results of this service are that the Karang Village community who participated in the training were able to make pottery in various forms, such as piggy banks, flower vases, ashtrays, and so on. As for marketing, these pottery products are marketed through social media. Keywords: training; pottery; marketing  Abstrak: Kelurahan Karang yang merupakan salah satu kelurahan yang ada di Kecamatan Semanding memiliki keberagaman dalam mata pencaharian masyarakatnya. Begitu juga dengan usaha-usaha yang dimiliki masyarakatnya, belum menunjukkan suatu ciri khas di Kelurahan Karang yang memiliki luas wilayah 156.002 Ha. Oleh karena itu, tim pengusul pengabdian memilih salah satu jenis usaha yang ingin dikembangkan, yaitu gerabah. Pengrajin gerabah di Kelurahan Karang lumayan banyak, namun, kondisi ekonomi mereka sangatlah jauh dari kata sejahtera. Melihat betapa kompleksnya permasalahan yang dihadapi mitra, maka perlu prioritas terhadap permasalahan yang akan diatasi melalui kegiatan pengabdian ini, yaitu pelatihan diversifikasi gerabah dan pelatihan strategi promosi pemasaran. Metode yang digunakan melalui beberapa tahapan, yaitu sosialisasi pentingnya diversifikasi produk gerabah, kemudian mitra diberi kesempatan untuk berkarya secara langsung menghasilkan produk selain gendok, finishing produk tersebut, dan tahap pemasaran gerabah. Hasil dari pengabdian ini adalah masyarakat Kelurahan Karang yang mengikuti pelatihan mampu membuat gerabah dalam bentuk bermacam-macam, seperti celengan, vas bunga, asbak, dan lain sebagainya. Sedangkan masalah pemasaran, produk-produk gerabah ini dipasarkan melalui media sosial. Kata kunci: pelatihan; gerabah; pemasaran
Pelatihan Legalitas Usaha dan Sertifikat Halal Keripik Ubi di Desa Sei Bluru
Authors: Harmayani Harmayani , Siregar Emiel Salim , Andriani Dian Ayu , Apdilah Dicky , Sinambela Nur Isnaini , Sartika Sartika
Published: November 2024

In Sei Beluru Village, Meranti District, there are still problems in understanding the legality of business permits and the importance of halal certification. Many micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the village do not yet have official business legality and halal certification, which is one of the inhibiting factors in expanding the market and increasing consumer confidence. The process of registering business legality and halal certification is considered complicated and requires adequate knowledge and assistance. The method used in this community service activity is direct training and assistance to cassava chip entrepreneurs in Sei Bluru Village. The training includes socialization regarding the importance of business legality and halal certification, a guide to registration procedures and a simulation of the process of managing business permits and halal certification. Assistance is provided to assist participants in filling out forms, completing documents, and carrying out the application process independently. The purpose of this activity is to increase the understanding of entrepreneurs regarding the importance of business legality and halal certification and to assist them in the process of managing both aspects. After this activity is carried out, it is hoped that cassava chip entrepreneurs in Sei Bluru Village can increase the competitiveness of their products in the market, especially markets that prioritize product halalness and clear business legality.Keywords : business legality; halal certificate; training; cassava chips; UMKM Abstrak : Di Desa Sei Beluru Kecamatan Meranti masih mengalami masalah pemahaman mengenai legalitas izin usaha dan pentingnya sertifikasi halal.  Banyak usaha mikro kecil menengah (UMKM) di desa tersebut yang belum memiliki legalitas usaha resmi dan sertifikasi halal sehingga menjadi salah satu faktor penghambat dalam memperluas pasar dan meningkatkan kepercayaan konsumen. Proses pendaftaran legalitas usaha dan sertifikasi halal dianggap rumit dan memerlukan pengetahuan serta pendampingan yang memadai. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah pelatihan dan pendampingan secara langsung kepada para pelaku usaha keripik ubi di Desa Sei Bluru. Pelatihan meliputi sosialisasi mengenai pentingnya legalitas usaha dan sertifikasi halal, panduan tata cara pendaftaran serta simulasi proses pengurusan izin usaha dan sertifikasi halal. Pendampingan dilakukan untuk membantu peserta dalam mengisi formulir, melengkapi dokumen, dan melakukan proses pengajuan secara mandiri. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pemahaman para pelaku usaha mengenai pentingnya legalitas usaha dan sertifikasi halal serta membantu mereka dalam proses pengurusan kedua aspek tersebut. Kata kunci: legalitas usaha; sertifikat halal; pelatihan; keripik ubi; UMKM
Inovasi Packaging Keripik Ubi Resky menjadi keripik CIS untuk Mendukung Perekonomian Lokal
Authors: Supiati Supiati , Bachtiar Irmah Halimah , Gafur Gafur , Nurmiati Nurmiati , Rijal Abdul Rahman Khaerul
Published: November 2024

Representing a significant effort to support local economic growth which is an essential goal of the government. This project aimed to transform the packaging of Resky chips into chips in a glass (CIS), enhancing their competitiveness in the digital marketplace. Our partners faced several challenges, including limited knowledge of business management and marketing, insufficient production tools, and a lack of product innovation. The involvement of the community service team has provided renewed hope and guidance to these business owners. To tackle these issues, we utilized a combination of training and mentoring methods. Our training sessions covered key areas such as financial bookkeeping, production management, packaging innovation, marketing strategies, and product digitalization. As a result of these method, our partners have successfully adopted basic bookkeeping practices. The Resky chips have been rebranded with new packaging and labels, along with the introduction of a personal branding strategy for the CIS. They have also secured business license numbers (NIB) and distribution permits (PIRT), and we facilitated their application for a halal certificate. Resky’s Chips are now officially branded as CIS by Khasnah Food n Drink. Additionally, our partners have established a social media, with accounts on Instagram, a Facebook fan page, and a profile on Akkio Smart City, managed by the Gowa Regency Government.Keywords: Chips; CIS; MSMEs; product digitalization; packaging innovation Abstrak: Dukungan terhadap UMKM merupakan salah satu gebrakan pemerintah dalam meningkatkan perekonomian lokal. Tujuan dilakukannya PKM ini adalah untuk melakukan transformasi kemasan keripik ubi Resky menjadi keripik CIS (chips in a glass) agar dapat bersaing di dunia digital. Permasalahan utama yang dialami mitra adalah minimnya pengetahuan pemilik usaha dalam manajemen usaha, minimnya pengetahuan pemilik usaha dalam pemasaran, keterbatasan alat produksi dan inovasi produk belum dilakukan. Kehadiran pengusul PKM membawa harapan besar bagi mitra. Metode yang digunakan oleh pengusul yaitu pelatihan dan pendampingan. Pelatihan yang dilakukan meliputi pembukuan keuangan sederhana, managemen produksi, inovasi packaging, serta managemen pemasaran dan digitalisasi produk. Hasil kegiatan yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa mitra telah mampu membuat pembukuan sederhana, kemasan baru dari keripik ubi resky telah disertai dengan label, personal branding cips in a glass, nomor izin berusaha (NIB), dan izin edar berupa nomor Pangan Industri Rumah Tangga (PIRT). Pengusul juga telah melakukan pengajuan sertifikat halal untuk mitra. Saat ini keripik Ubi milik Ibu Resky telah berubah nama menjadi Keripik CIS by Khasnah Food n Drink. Mitra juga telah membuat media sosial berupa Instagram, fanpage facebook dan akun di Akkio Smart City milik Pemerintah Kabupaten Gowa.Kata Kunci: Keripik; CIS; UMKM; digitalisasi produk; inovasi kemasan
Optimalisasi Pemasaran Produk UMKM Desa Dalu 10 B Melalui E-Commerce Untuk Peningkatan Pendapatan Masyarakat
Authors: Asnawi Muhammad , Siregar Rafiqah Yusna , Wahyuni Sri , Nurhayati Nurhayati
Published: November 2024

This community service aims to realize the MSME’s products of Dalu 10 B Tanjung Morawa Village residents as partners to be marketed online through an application-based e-commerce platform called Dalu 10 Store. Some of the problems faced in marketing MSME’s products, such as promotions only implementing in offline and online systems that utilize simple social media such as Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp without knowing the working system in depth. The implementation method of this activity includes counseling in the form of introducing the Dalu 10 Store application to village officials and residents; and training on the use of the Dalu 10 Store application to MSME owners. The result of this activity is the application of science and technology in the form of implementing the Dalu 10 Store application which is equipped with features that are easy to use by residents new to e-commerce applications to promote their MSME products. In addition, MSME owners have also used the application to promote their processed products. The system has several users, namely buyers who play a role in viewing, ordering products, and providing assessments. Meanwhile, MSME owners can view stock and income, upload product content, and process orders.Keywords: e-commerce; product marketing; MSME; dalu 10 b village; dalu 10 store. Abstrak: PKM ini bertujuan untuk membantu mewujudkan produk UMKM warga Desa Dalu 10 B Tanjung Morawa sebagai mitra untuk dipasarkan secara online melalui platform e-commerce berbasis aplikasi yang bernama Dalu 10 Store. Beberapa permasalahan yang dihadapi dalam memasarkan produk UMKM, seperti promosi hanya menerapkan sistem offline dan online yang memanfaatkan media sosial sederhana seperti Instagram, Facebook dan WhatsApp tanpa mengetahui sistem kerjanya secara mendalam. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan ini diantaranya penyuluhan berupa pengenalan aplikasi Dalu 10 Store kepada perangkat desa dan warga; dan pelatihan penggunaan aplikasi Dalu 10 Store kepada para pemilik UMKM. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah penerapan iptek berupa implementasi aplikasi Dalu 10 Store yang dilengkapi dengan fitur yang mudah digunakan oleh warga yang baru mengenal aplikasi e-commerce untuk mempromosikan produk UMKM nya. Selain itu, pemilik UMKM juga sudah menggunakan aplikasi tersebut untuk melakukan promosi produk olahannya. Sistem memiliki beberapa pengguna yaitu pembeli berperan untuk melihat, memesan produk serta memberikan penilaian. Sedangkan, pemilik UMKM dapat melihat stok dan pendapatan, mengunggah konten produk dan memproses pemesanan.Kata kunci: e-commerce; pemasaran produk; UMKM; desa dalu 10 b; dalu 10 store.
Strategi Promosi Wisata Melalui Push Notification Smart Tourism Berbasis PWA di Pemandian Teluk Sibayan
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad , Rohminatin Rohminatin , Syahputra Abdul Karim , Indriani Meliya , Khairani Alya Fauza
Published: November 2024

The "CITRA" Hot Spring in Teluk Sibayan, Batu Bara Regency, North Sumatra, holds significant potential as a tourist destination. However, the main challenges faced by the management include a lack of digital promotion, limited tourist visits from outside the region, and a shortage of human resources skilled in using information and communication technology (ICT). The community service project by the STMIK Royal Faculty aimed to address these issues through mentoring, training, and technology development. The methods employed included workshops and training on digital tourism promotion, the creation of a web-based ticketing application, and a smart tourism application based on Progressive Web Apps (PWA) with push-notification features. Additionally, social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook (@sibayan.pemandian) were established as online promotion platforms. The results of this initiative indicate an improvement in the staff’s capacity to utilize technology, along with the provision of digital systems that streamline visitor management and promotion efforts. As a result, Pemandian Citra now has stronger digital infrastructure to support tourism promotion and attract more visitors.Keywords: community service; hot springs; PWA; smart tourism; promotion Abstrak: Pemandian Air Panas "CITRA" di Teluk Sibayan, Kabupaten Batu Bara, Sumatera Utara, memiliki potensi besar sebagai destinasi wisata. Namun, permasalahan utama yang dihadapi pengelola adalah kurangnya promosi digital, minimnya kunjungan wisatawan dari luar daerah, serta keterbatasan sumber daya manusia dalam menggunakan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (TIK). Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat oleh Tim Dosen STMIK Royal bertujuan untuk mengatasi masalah ini melalui pendampingan, pelatihan, dan pengembangan teknologi. Metode yang digunakan mencakup workshop dan pelatihan terkait promosi wisata digital, pembuatan aplikasi tiket berbasis web, serta aplikasi smart tourism berbasis Progressive Web Apps (PWA) dengan fitur push-notification. Selain itu, akun media sosial Instagram dan Facebook dengan nama pengguna @sibayan.pemandian juga dibuat sebagai sarana promosi online. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan peningkatan kapasitas staf pemandian dalam memanfaatkan teknologi, serta penyediaan sistem digital yang mempermudah pengelolaan kunjungan dan promosi. Dampaknya, Pemandian Citra kini memiliki infrastruktur digital yang lebih kuat untuk mendukung promosi wisata dan meningkatkan daya tarik bagi wisatawan..Kata kunci:  Pengabdian Masyarakat; Pemandian Air Panas; PWA; Smart Tourism; Promosi
Collaboration between Speech and Language Therapists and Parents of Children with Developmental Language Disorders
Authors:   , Klatte Inge Sophie
Published: November 2024

This dissertation examines collaboration between speech and language therapists (SLTs) and parents of children aged 2-6 with language development disorders (DLD) in the light of family-centered care. Effective collaboration allows therapy to be tailored to the child’s and family’s needs and enables parents to support their child’s progress in daily life. Despite its importance, SLTs often work in a child-centered manner, facing challenges in integrating parental collaboration into their practice.

The research aims to define collaboration as understood by SLTs and parents, explore their experiences, and identify what SLTs need to foster effective collaboration. Since collaboration requires a shift in SLTs’ behavior, the studies in this dissertation are approached through the lens of behavior change.

The complexity of collaboration
While collaboration is widely discussed, concrete strategies for optimizing it are scarce. Chapter 2 explores the complexity of SLT-parent collaboration and emphasizes the need for explicit knowledge on how SLTs can foster effective partnerships. Key factors include building strong relationships, mutual understanding, and empowering parents.

Perspectives of SLTs and Parents
Chapters 3 and 5 delve into the experiences of SLTs and parents. SLTs highlighted the challenges they face, such as balancing time between working with children and involving parents. Parents, in turn, emphasized their need for active involvement in their child’s therapy and appreciated SLTs who invest time in collaboration. These findings align with principles of effective collaboration described in the literature.

Strategies
In Chapter 4, a systematic literature review identified over 100 strategies that SLTs can use to enhance collaboration. These include practical strategies for building trust, facilitating communication, and empowering parents to take an active role in therapy.

Challenges in SLT Practice
Collaboration requires a shift in how SLTs view their role and allocate their time. Chapter 6 discusses SLTs’ beliefs about their professional identity, self-confidence, and skills, which can act as barriers to working effectively with parents. Addressing these barriers through targeted interventions is crucial for fostering collaboration.

Implications for Practice and Education
This dissertation provides practical implications for SLTs and other therapists working with children with developmental disabilities. Key recommendations include investing in empowering parents, showing curiosity about their perspectives, and practicing self-reflection. To prepare future SLTs, it is essential to integrate training on parental collaboration into speech and language therapy education.

By addressing the behavioral changes needed among SLTs and emphasizing the value of collaboration between SLTs and parents, this research contributes to improving therapy outcomes for children with DLD and their families.
CAUGHT IN THE PLASTIC TRAP: UNDERSTANDING THE OBSTACLES TO COMBATING PLASTIC POLLUTION IN UGANDA. A REVIEW
Authors:   Department of Environment planning and coordination National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Kampala, Uganda, Baluku Edwin , Tumwebaze Adson ,   Department of Environment planning and coordination National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Kampala, Uganda., Twinomujuni Dennis ,   Department of Environment planning and coordination National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Kampala, Uganda, Ogwal Sabino Francis ,   Department of Environment planning and coordination National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Kampala, Uganda., Komakech Richard ,   Research and innovations unit National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Kampala, Uganda
Published: November 2024

Plastic waste presents a global challenge in both urban and rural areas, overwhelming authorities and communities alike with high volumes of generated plastic waste and its associated technical and financial limitations in collection, recycling and disposal. While plastic usage offers numerous societal benefits, increased plastic pollution endangers human health, the environment, and Uganda's blue economy, affecting agricultural and aquatic activities like fishing. As the prevalence of single-use plastics and unsustainable packaging continues to escalate, coupled with a lack of accountability throughout the plastic product lifecycle, the issue of plastic pollution has become increasingly challenging. From the dependency on fossil fuels to produce virgin plastics to the absence of incentives for upstream innovation and the, insufficient waste management infrastructure in urban and rural areas, low public awareness and high cost of sustainable alternatives to plastics, the challenges of plastic pollution control are diverse and interconnected. In this context, a holistic understanding of the challenges surrounding plastic pollution control along the plastic life cycle is essential for devising effective strategies aimed at mitigating its detrimental impacts on the environment and human health.
UPGRADE OF CUSTODY TRANSFER METERING SYSTEM AT PETROLINES COMPANY (PETCO), MARINE TERMINAL
Authors:   PHD Student Faculty of post graduates Nile Valley University,Atbara, Sudan, Humaida Eltayeb Aladdin , Bashir agab Dr. Elhassan ,   Professor Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan
Published: November 2024

Upgrading a custody transfer metering system is a critical task in industries like oil and gas, where accurate measurement of fluids is essential for financial transactions and regulatory compliance. The control system of our custody transfer metering system is integral to ensuring accurate measurement, efficient operations, and regulatory compliance. However, the existing control system is outdated and lacks the functionality required to meet evolving industry standards and operational needs. Upgrading the control system is crucial to enhance system performance, reliability, and compliance. While performing a flow measurement in a process control, the accuracy of measurement is typically not as important as the repeatability of the measurement. When controlling a process, engineers can tolerate some inaccuracy in flow measurement as long as the inaccuracy is consistent and repeatable. In some measurement applications, however, accuracy is an extremely important quality, and this is particularly true for custody transfer. The money paid is a function of the quantity of fluid transferred from one party to another. Small error in the metering can add up to big losses in terms of money. Periodic proving of the flow meter is necessary to confirm or re-establish the performance accuracy of the accounting meter before, during, and after a custody transfer. A flow prover can be installed in a custody transfer system to provide the most accurate measurement possible. The purpose of this paper is to determine the frequent failures of Crude Oil Custody Transfer Metering System for Petrolines for Crude Operating Company (PETCO), Marine Terminal at Portsudan. Those frequent failures have been taking place few years later after commissioning that took place in 2006. To identify the cause of failures, a study carried out for design, erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance. Upon completion of study and execution of the project for the metering system together with its facilities, the system operation has been closely monitored and all measures recorded and compared with the approved standards.
A STUDY ON M100 (NGC 4321)
Authors:   Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Bologna Bologna, Italy, 40129., Charan Reddy Munagala Reddy , Nayak Sarthak ,   Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Bologna Bologna, Italy, 40129.
Published: November 2024

This paper explores advanced imaging and analysis techniques in modern interferometry, emphasizing spectrometers, deconvolution methods, and the derivation of moment images and star formation rates (SFR). Spectrometers split the passband into narrow frequency ranges for simultaneous power measurements, enhancing sensitivity and uv coverage in continuum imaging through Multi-Frequency Synthesis (MFS). Spectral line observations yield three-dimensional data cubes, crucial for studying the gas content in astronomical objects. Deconvolution, particularly the CLEAN algorithm, iteratively refines images by removing sidelobes caused by incomplete uv sampling. The generation of moment 0 (intensity) and moment 1 (velocity) images facilitates the measurement of integrated flux densities and gas surface densities, with uncertainties derived from rms noise in line-free channels. Additionally, the paper examines the KennicuttSchmidt law, linking gas surface density to star formation rate surface density, providing insights into the processes driving star formation in galaxies. This comprehensive approach highlights the significance of precise imaging and robust analysis in understanding astronomical phenomena.
HEALTH AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE IN INDIAN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC-RUN LARGE SCALE ENTERPRISES
Authors:   Exeed college, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Varghese Alves Edattukaran
Published: November 2024

The construction industry is considered as the second largest employer in India in 2023. Public and private run organizations differ in multiple dimensions including but not limited to their regulations, funding and ownership. There is a dearth of literatures over the “crude comparison of H&S management system between the public and private run construction enterprises in India”. Thus, this research has endeavored to bridge that gap by carrying out a comprehensive comparative analysis on the H&S performance between these two types of organizations engaged in the construction sector of India and further come up with scope for improvements. The most ideal way of assessing the overall performance of H&S management system would be to analyze the combination of performance variables from both leading and lagging indicators. Since the implementation of a comprehensive health and safety management system in small scale or medium scale industries are very considered very rare, only large scale enterprises were considered for the study. The researcher made use of the Research Onion design, as developed by M Saunders, P Lewis & A Thornhill to guide the entire research process. This deductive research employed mono quantitative method as its research methodology and the required data were collected through a structured online survey from the select research sample of the research population, which consisted of occupational health & safety professionals those have had sufficient educational qualifications and experience working with both private and public enterprises engaged in the construction industry of India. The data collected were thoroughly analyzed descriptively & inferentially, which led to the ultimate conclusion that private run large scale enterprises engaged in the construction sector of India were faring significantly better in terms of H&S performance over the public run enterprises. The parent variable of leadership and worker participation in accordance with the ISO 45001:2018 was reported as the area which needs immediate improvement in the H&S management system for both private and public run large scale enterprises engaged in the construction sector India
QUANTIFYING THE WATER LOSS: A CASE STUDY USING EPANET SIMULATION
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering JNTU Hyderabad, Kukatpally, Telangana, India, Hari Jangam Shiva , Praveen Chari Pothuganti ,   Department of Civil Engineering JNTU Hyderabad, Kukatpally, Telangana, India
Published: November 2024

This paper centers on the crucial task of water distribution following the treatment process, with a focus on utilizing EPANET software to address challenges in distribution networks. Water distribution systems are vital for delivering water efficiently and reliably to communities. However, leaks within these systems pose significant challenges, resulting in economic losses and environmental concerns. The paper presents a comprehensive literature review on leak assessment methodologies using EPANET, a widely used hydraulic and water quality modeling software. The review includes studies on leak detection, localization, and assessment within the EPANET framework. The introduction emphasizes the importance of managing leaks in water distribution systems, highlighting their economic and environmental impacts. It is followed by a detailed discussion of EPANET's capabilities in modeling pipe networks, flow rates, and pressure—critical parameters for effective leak assessment. Additionally, various leak detection techniques, including pressure-based methods, acoustic methods, and water quality monitoring, are explored within the context of EPANET.
CLONE OF CHATGPT
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Cse, Tamilnadu College Of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tn, India., R Kokila , M Manogar ,   Pg Student, Dept. Of Cse, Tamilnadu College Of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tn, India.
Published: November 2024

ChatGPT is an advanced conversational AI model developed by OpenAI, built upon the GPT architecture. It represents a significant advancement in natural language processing, enabling humanlike interactions through text-based conversations. ChatGPT possesses the ability to understand, generate, and respond to a wide range of user inputs with contextual relevance and coherence. Key features are natural language understanding, contextual response generation, versatility across various tasks and domains, continuous learning from interaction, scalability to handle large volumes of conversations, and personalization based on user preferences. As per research in conventional AI continue to evolve, ChatGPT remains at the forefront, paving the way for more intuitive and intelligent interactions between humans and machines in diverse contexts. The clone aims to replicate the functionality and performance of ChatGPT, providing natural language understanding and generation capabilities. There are some challenges such as model scalability, ethical consideration, and maintaining conversational coherence are addressed through advanced natural language processing techniques. It represents a significant step towards democratizing AI, offering developers a framework to build robust conversational agents tailored to diverse user needs and applications.
Issues of Physicochemical Quality Assessment of Immunobiological Medicinal Products in the Context of Formation of a Regulatory System in the Eurasian Economic Union
Authors: Ustinnikova O. B. , Shcherbachenko I. M. , Kolesnikova O. N. , Makarishcheva D. D. , Isakina Ju. E. , Rounova O. B.
Published: November 2024

In this study, we consider problematic issues associated with harmonization of pharmacopoeial approaches to the assessment of the main physicochemical indicators of immunobiological medicinal products in the context of formation of a regulatory system of the Euro-Asian Economic Union (EAEU) with the purpose of ensuring the independence of the pharmaceutical market of the Russian Federation. Among the selected quality indicators of human immunoglobulin preparations, which are used in national and international pharmacopoeial standards, were selected the following: “Protein”, “Electrophoretic homogeneity”, and “Molecular parameters”. “Thiomersal”, “Phenol”, and “Aluminum” were selected to assess the quality of vaccines and anatoxins. The harmonization of the above methodological approaches to the assessment of a particular indicator is hampered by the historically evolved differences in the requirements and recommendations of the State Pharmacopoeia of the Russian Federation and the European Pharmacopoeia, recognized as the basis for the development of harmonized requirements of the EAEU pharmacopoeia. These differences relate to methodologies, standards for a particular indicator, and approaches to their metrological support (use of appropriate reference materials). In the course of the study, a comparative analysis of these differences was carried out. The tendency of most manufacturers to switch to the use of high-tech laboratory equipment based on high-performance liquid and/or gas chromatography and atomic absorption spectrometry is noted. Information on the development of these methods and the availability of appropriate reference materials is provided. The conducted comparative analysis indicates the relevance of the development and certification of pharmacopoeial reference materials for harmonized methods of determination of protein, electrophoretic homogeneity, and molecular parameters. Approaches to extending the application range of available pharmacopoeial reference materials are shown, taking into account the potential of improved methods of quality control of vaccines and anatoxins by quantitative content of preservatives and adjuvants. The Russian laboratory pharmaceutical practice is focused on the specifics of immunobiological preparations and the use of pharmacopoeial reference materials that enable intra- and inter-laboratory quality testing.
Development of Diabetic Neuropathy in C57BL/6 Mice in the Setting of a High-Fat Diet
Authors: Borozdina N. A. , Gladkikh I. N.
Published: November 2024

Diabetic neuropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus is one of the most common microvascular complications. Uncontrolled hyperglycemia leads to the formation of vascular abnormalities, eventually causing ischemia of nerve fibers. In our experiment, C57BL/6 mice were maintained on a high-fat diet for 21 weeks. At week 17, 19, and 21, blood glucose concentrations were measured; functional testing was performed using von Frey filaments, hot plate and limb cooling with acetone. In the present study, C57BL/6 mice on a high-fat diet showed increased sensitivity to mechanical stimulus, limb cooling and heating, which may indicate the development of diabetic polyneuropathy.
Study of the Biodistribution of a Tissue-Engineered Product Based on Human Chondrocytes of Various Sources After Implantation into Balb/c Nude Mice
Authors: Golubinskaya P. A. , Pikina A. S. , Ruchko E. S. , Kozhenevskaya E. V. , Pospelov A. Dz. , Babaev A. A. , Ivanov V. A. , Bespyatykh Ju. A. , Shnayder L. S. , Eremeev A. V.
Published: November 2024

In this research, we develop a tissue-engineered product (TEP) based on chondrocytes of various genesis in the form of 3D structures (chondrospheres) after subcutaneous implantation in immunodeficient Balb/c Nude mice and investigate its biodistribution profile. Initially, chondrospheres based on chondrocytes and chondrocytes from differentiated induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), including lines with a knockout of the β2m gene, were implanted. The animals were monitored for nine months. Further, after euthanasia, organ and tissue samples were obtained for histological analysis, evaluation of the viability of the implant, its integration and biodistribution research by PCR. Chondrospheres from differentiated iPSCs derivatives of both types successfully integrated into the surrounding tissues in the inoculation zones and formed cartilage tissue. In the samples near the implantation zone of the experimental groups of animals, no human DNA was detected. Human DNA was found in the samples of organs of the control groups (introduction of MDA231 and mesenchymal stem cells). Thus, three and nine months after implantation, the studied TEP samples demonstrated the absence of biodistribution to other tissues and organs of mice, which indicates the safety of the drug being developed.
Reproductive Disorders in Mothers and Offspring of Rats in Gestational Diabetes Modelled with a High-Calorie Diet in Combination with Tyloxapol
Authors: Kachalov K. S. , Solomina A. S. , Rodina A. V.
Published: November 2024

The absence of a generally accepted model of gestational diabetes makes the task of its search and development highly relevant. The conducted experiments found that a high-calorie diet in combination with tyloxapol administration in various modes in the second half of pregnancy of Wistar rats leads to impaired glucose tolerance, an increase in the level of DNA damage in the organs of offspring, and deviations in the postnatal period of development. The proposed model can be used to search for pharmacological correction of reproductive disorders in gestational diabetes.
Pathomorphological Changes in Liver and Skeletal Muscle Tissue in db/db Mice of Different Ages
Authors: Matuzok T. M. , Prikhodko V. A. , Karev V. E. , Buyuklinskaya O. V. , Okovitiy S. V.
Published: November 2024

The present study was aimed at exploring the pathomorphological changes in liver and skeletal muscle tissue in C57Bl/Ks-db+/+m (db/db) mice of different ages. The study was conducted in female db/db mice aged 3 (n=7) or 7 months (n=5). According to the results of histomorphological examination, no significant differences were found between the groups.
Determination of an Optimal Temperature Range of Methionine Aminopeptidase from Thermus thermophilus
Authors: Bykov V. V. , Vologzhannikova A. A. , Trunilina M. V. , Kudryashov T. A. , Lapteva Yu. S. , Sokolov A. S.
Published: November 2024

Removal of the N-terminal initiator methionine (Met1) affects 50–70% of cellular proteins, being an important post-translational modification. This modification is catalyzed by such specific enzymes as methionine aminopeptidases (MAP). Recombinant MAPs from E. coli and humans are used in scientific research, as well as in biotechnology to remove Met1 from recombinant proteins under their heterologous overexpression in E. coli. Differences in substrate specificity and operating conditions of known MAPs warrants the search for new enzymes capable of operating at elevated temperatures. We cloned an MAP from a hyperthermophilic bacterium, developed a method for purifying the enzyme, and studied the activity of the enzyme in a wide temperature range. We show that the MAP from Thermus thermophilus is most active at temperatures from 75 to 95°С. The new enzyme can be used to remove N-terminal methionine from recombinant proteins in vitro at elevated temperatures.
Effectiveness and Safety of Modern Hemostatics Based on Chitosan and Kaolin
Authors: Gantsgorn E. V. , Safronenko A. V. , Polyakova V. I. , Manvelyan R. M. , Baloyan A. A. , Malleev I. M. , Kalashnikov D. D.
Published: November 2024

There exist numerous local hemostatic agents; however, their disadvantages, such as a short shelf life, high cost, lack of antiseptic properties, a single mechanism of action, residual toxicity, etc., require the development of new materials capable of meeting as many requirements for an “ideal” hemostatic as possible. Meanwhile, regardless of the mechanism of injury, the implementation of hemostasis is of crucial importance for eliminating the consequences of acute bleeding until the provision of the necessary medical care. This article discusses the safety and effectiveness of some of the most promising local hemostatics, in particular, those created from chitosan and kaolin.
Metabolic Adaptation During Long-Term Food Deprivation
Authors: Gurman Yu. V. , Tropskaya N. S. , Klychnikova E. V.
Published: November 2024

A series of studies performed on 29 male Wistar rats found that food deprivation for 9 days with free access to water is accompanied by a loss of 24% in body weight, while causing hypertrophy of the adrenal glands and involution of the thymus. At the same time, gradual changes in the indicators of protein, carbohydrate, and fat metabolism were observed, associated with changes in energy substrates.
Dependence of the Antibody Response of Young Sheep on the Method of Immunization with Recombinant Myostatin
Authors: Ezerskiy V. A. , Koloskova E. M.
Published: November 2024

Despite the success in creating genetically modified animals with improved economic characteristics, immunological biotechnologies represent an alternative, more conventional and safer, approach to increasing the meat productivity of farm animals. For example, animals with a knockout of the MSTN gene have not only overly developed muscles, but also serious health and reproduction problems. Blocking the action of endogenous myostatin by immune methods in the phase of intensive animal growth may become a hightech and safe method for effective animal husbandry. Currently, purified recombinant proteins and peptides with a low intrinsic immunogenicity are increasingly used as antigens for immunization. The effectiveness of the created vaccines depends not only on the antigen used, but also on the methods of its administration, adjuvants, and the type of animals, being determined, as a rule, empirically. We obtained a recombinant myostatin (rMST) producing strain; the protein was used as an antigen in a composition with various adjuvants to determine its immunogenicity. The obtained rMST, along with aluminum hydroxide gel as an adjuvant, was used as a vaccine to immunize four-month-old lambs. It was shown that a single subcutaneous multipoint immunization at a dosage of 1 mg rMST per head led to a noticeable immune response and an increase in body weight.