bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE INTENSITY OF COAL DUST REMOVAL
Authors: Biliaiev M.M. , Berlov O.V. , Brazaluk Yu.V. , Kozachyna V.A. , Oladipo M.O.
Published: March 2024

Problem statement. Industrial sites where coal storages are located are intensive sources of dust pollution of the environment. There is an important problem of assessing the intensity of dust removal into the atmospheric air from polluted areas. Knowledge of the intensity of dust removal into the atmospheric air makes it possible to scientifically assess the impact of contaminated sites on the pollution of the environment and work zones at industrial sites. The solution to this problem can be obtained experimentally. The purpose of the article. An experimental study of the value of the air flow velocity at which the detachment of dust particles from the surface with coal begins and their removal into the air and the determination of the intensity of the emission of coal dust from the contaminated surface. Methodology. The intensity of removal of coal dust from the contaminated area was studied experimentally in laboratory conditions. The research was conducted on coal samples from DTEK “Pavlohradvuhillya”, grade “ДГ. During the research, the velocity of the air flow at which the process of movement of dust particles along the emission source began and the velocity of “detachment” of dust particles and their removal from the emission source were determined. At the second stage of experimental research, the intensity of removal of coal dust from the polluted area was determined. Scientific novelty. The values of the air velocity at which the removal of coal dust particles from the contaminated area begins were determined experimentally. The regularity of the intensity of the removal of coal dust depending on the velocity of the air flow over the contaminated area was obtained. Practical significance. The obtained experimental data make it possible to determine under which weather conditions there is a risk of dust formation and the removal of dust into the atmosphere. The empirical dependence obtained by processing experimental data can be used for a scientifically based assessment of the level of pollution of working areas at industrial sites where there are coal storage facilities. Conclusions. The value of the velocity of the air flow at which the movement of dust particles on the contaminated surface begins, as well as the value of the velocity of the air flow at which the removal of dust particles into the air begins, was determined experimentally. The resulting empirical model can be used to estimate environmental damage due to dust pollution of atmospheric air.
COMPLEX ASSESSMENT OF POLLUTION ZONES IN EXTREME SITUATIONS AT ENERGY FACILITIES
Authors: Biliaieva V.V. , Kalashnikov I.V. , Berlov O.V. , Kozachyna V.A. , Tymoshenko O.A.
Published: March 2024

Problem statement. The task of forecasting damage zones under various types of man-made load in the event of an extreme situation at a gas station is considered. Comprehensive forecasting includes the determination of areas of chemical, thermal and mechanical contamination in the event of an extreme situation at a gas station. The purpose of the article. Development of a theoretical toolkit and a package of programs for complex forecasting of chemical, thermal and chemical environmental pollution zones in the event of an extreme situation at a gas station. Methodology. Forecasting of zones of chemical, thermal and mechanical pollution of the environment in the event of an extreme situation at a gas station uses the fundamental equations of the mechanics of a solid environment: the mass transfer equation is used to calculate zones of chemical pollution; the energy equation is used to determine the zones of thermal pollution of the atmospheric air; Newton's second law is used to calculate mechanical contamination zones. Integration of modeling equations is carried out numerically. A specialized package of programs for comprehensive forecasting of environmental pollution has been created. Scientific novelty. A specialized package of programs based on developed numerical models is proposed for the assessment of chemical, thermal and mechanical pollution zones that arise in the event of an extreme situation at a gas station. On the basis of the developed numerical models, an assessment of complex environmental pollution during an extreme situation at a gas station in the city of Dnipro was carried out. Practical significance. The developed numerical models are implemented in the form of a package of application programs with a wide working range. The program package is focused on solving problems in the field of environmental safety and occupational health and safety. Determining the zones of chemical, thermal and mechanical pollution of the environment with the help of the developed program package will be important in the development of the plan for localization and liquidation of emergency situations and accidents. Conclusions. An effective tool for theoretical analysis of pollution zones formed during an extreme situation at gas stations has been created. The results of computational experiments are presented.
MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION, METAMORPHIC PARAMETERS AND PROTOLITHS OF GRANULITES FROM THE LARBA BLOCK OF THE DZHUGDZHUR-STANOVOY FOLD AREA
Authors:   Institute of Precambrian Geology and Geochronology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Yurchenko A.V. , Baltybaev Sh.K. ,   Institute of Precambrian Geology and Geochronology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Volkova Yu. R. ,   OSP "Amurgeology" JSC "DV PGO", Malchushkin E.S. ,   OSP "Amurgeology" JSC "DV PGO"
Published: March 2024

The article focuses on the issues related to the primary nature and metamorphism of gneisses from the Larba block of the Dzhugdzhur-Stanovoy fold area, which are based on the study of the mineralogical composition of supracrustal rocks. PT-parameters for the highest temperature and pressure metamorphic transformations of rocks of the Larba block are estimated as P = 6.5–8.5 kbar and T > 800°C. Relatively low-temperature garnet-biotite, garnet-biotite-chlorite mineral parageneses were formed at the regressive stage of metamorphism at ~4–6 kbar and temperatures up to 500–600°C. Wide variations in paragneiss compositions indicate that protoliths of the studied gneisses differed in composition. Overall, Larba metasedimentary rocks had weakly and moderately weathered source areas. Most of the compositions of paragneisses are localized in the field of chlorite-montmorillonite, montmorillonite-kaolinite-hydromica and chlorite clays formed from the mafic substrate. Low alkalinity in combination with a high MgO content indicates the presence of rock erosion products with a significant admixture of basic volcanic material in the detrital material. Migmatization of rocks is the most significant factor distorting the reconstruction of the original rock composition.
The Effect of Wushu on Balance, Anthropometric Properties and Some Performance Parameters
Authors: BİLGİLİ Furkan , ÇOLAK Serap
Published: March 2024

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to determine the effects of Wushu on balance, anthropometric characteristics and some performance parameters.

Methods: An experimental model, which is one of the quantitative research types, was chosen for the research model. The study group of the research consisted of 20 athletes between the ages of 14-17 who practice Wushu in the Bidam Fight Club Sports Club in Düzce. Before starting the 8-week training program and at the end of the 8-week training, balance measurements, anthropometric measurements and performance measurements were taken from the athletes. In this context, bipedal, left foot and right foot balance, shoulder anterior-posterior distance, thigh circumference, calf circumference, biceps circumference, hip diameter, intermalleolar distance, interstiloidal distance, interpicondylar distance and intercondylar distance, right paw strength, left paw strength, push-ups, sit-ups and long jump measurements were made. The analysis of the data was done by applying quantitative analysis methods using SPSS 25.0 package program. All analyzes were evaluated at 95% confidence interval and p
Clinical Ethics, Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Nurses: A Limited Study in Turkey
Authors: ŞAHİNER Pervin
Published: March 2024

Objective: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding clinical ethics.

Methods: The study was conducted with 300 nurses working in inpatient treatment units of Kocaeli University Hospital in Turkey between January 2023 and April 2023. No sample selection was made. The survey evaluated knowledge (16 questions), attitudes (14 questions) and practices (14 questions) regarding clinical ethics. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25.0 and the p˂0.05 was considered significant.

Results: A total of 207 nurses participated in the study, a response rate of approximately 70%. The mean age of the participants was 33.81±7.23 years. The mean ethical knowledge score of the respondents was 9.87.2±2.45 (3-16), the attitude score was 8.87±1.62 (5-13), and the implementation score was 10.35±2.47 (3-14). Nurses' clinical ethics knowledge, attitude and practice scores was above average. Nurse managers who were satisfied with their profession had higher clinical ethics practice scores. Nurses who did not need to receive ethics-related counseling or were able to access ethical counseling had better ethical knowledge and practice scores. There was a moderate positive correlation between ethical knowledge and ethical practice (r=0.109 p<0.001).

Conclusion: Respondents reported significant knowledge about clinical ethics, but they lacked knowledge of some issues. As the ethical knowledge of the participants increased, their ethical practice scores also increased. These findings highlight the importance of increasing the knowledge of nurses about clinical ethics through training programs which should result in improved ethical practice.
Evaluation of Olgun Children’s Journal (1935) within the Scope of Adding Nation and History Awareness to Children
Authors: AYANTAŞ Tolgahan , DÖNMEZ Cengiz
Published: March 2024

This study sought to evaluate Olgun Children’s Journal (1935) within the scope of the efforts of adding nation and history awareness to children by using document examination which is among qualitative research methods. Olgun Children’s Journal which was issued for the first time on 16 February 1935 was a children’s journal which ended its publication life with its 13th and final issue on 25 May 1935. Specific sections of the journal in every issue were Let’s Learn the Statesmen of the Nation, One Mustafa for a Thousand Enemies, Cinema with Art, In the Animal Land, The Scholar Investigating, Adventures of Yumurcak, Our Articles and Riddles-Puzzles. At the end of the study, we observed that the journal personally reflected the understanding and conditions of the era (1930s) and was on the prowl of imbuing children with the opinions of national unity and solidarity in line with the perspective and understanding of the era. The study found that the journal included sub texts related to the Surname Act (1934) in society and efforts of simplification of language, mentioned the Dardanelles War and the War of Independence, stressed the virtues of the Turkish Nation and significance of Atatürk as a leader and tried to raise nation and history awareness in children by this way. The journal accepted children as adults, stressed that children had an ability of achieving even the most difficult tasks and tried to raise consciousness reflecting the historical context in the Turkish children. In addition, the journal designed specific sections for children to have fun and enjoy themselves.
On the mechanisms of cardiotoxic action of various nanoparticles in experimental studies
in vivo and in vitro
Authors: Klinova Svetlana V. , Minigalieva Ilzira A. , Sutunkova Marina P. , Nikogosyan Karen M.
Published: March 2024

Nanoparticles are the main product of artificial technologies, and also accompany
production processes in various industries. The main routes of exposure to nanoparticles are
through the respiratory tract, skin and orally; therefore, most toxicological studies have
focused on the lungs, liver and skin. Nanoscale particles easily penetrate the
alveolar-capillary barrier and enter the bloodstream of the body. Thus, they can reach various
organs, accumulate, cause toxicity, and the heart is one of the target organs.
The study
aims to search and systematize the literature data on the mechanisms of cardiotoxic action of
nanoparticles of various chemical nature (elemental, elementoxide).
The researchers
conducted a literature review as part of a study of the cardiotoxic effect of nanoparticles on
the body. The review is based on modern original research. When searching for literary
sources, the authors used the following information databases: PubMed, Google Scholar,
CyberLeninka Scientific Electronic Library, Russian Scientific Electronic Library eLibrary.Ru.
In total, there were 37 original articles in the review, including 35 foreign ones, and 15 —
no older than 5 years. The development of oxidative stress and an inflammatory reaction leads
to the formation of cardiotoxicity of nanomaterials, which subsequently leads to necrosis and
apoptosis of cells.
Indicators of oxidative damage to lipids and DNA molecules indicate
that the tissues of the heart and lungs suffer from oxidative stress not only as a result of
an increase in the formation of reactive oxygen species, but also due to a malfunction of
antioxidant mechanisms caused by exposure to nanoparticles.
Studies using endothelial
cells have shown that exposure to metal and metal oxide nanoparticles can promote the release
of cytokines, the expression of adhesion molecules and monocyte adhesion, which are key events
associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases.
These results, combined with
other in vitro data, suggest that direct contact of the cardiovascular system with metal-based
nanoparticles may cause cardiovascular toxicity associated with inflammatory reactions,
oxidative stress, autophagy dysfunction and endoplasmic reticulum stress. Oxidative stress
induced by nanoparticles leads to apoptosis and inflammatory reactions in cardiomyocytes, as
well as disrupts the integrity of mitochondrial membranes and cell organelles, leading to
various heart pathologies. One of the main mechanisms of toxicity of nanoparticles of
different chemical nature is oxidative stress.
Cancer mortality in chrysotile miners and millers, Russian Federation: main results
(Asbest Chrysotile Cohort-Study)
Authors: Schüz Joachim , Kovalevskiy Evgeny V. , Olsson Ann , Moissonnier Monika , Ostroumova Evgenia , Ferro Gilles , Feletto Eleonora , Schonfeld Sara J. , Byrnes Graham , Tskhomariia Iraklii M. , Straif Kurt , Morozova Tatiana V. , Kromhout Hans , Bukhtiyarov Igor V.
Published: March 2024

Background. We investigated mortality in workers of the world’s largest chrysotile mine
and enrichment factories located in the town of Asbest, Russian Federation.
Methods. This
historical cohort study included all workers employed for at least 1 year between 1975 and
2010 and follow-up until the end of 2015. Cumulative exposure to dust was estimated based on
workers’ complete occupational history linked to dust measurements systematically collected
from the 1950s. Exposure to chrysotile fibers was estimated using dust-to-fiber conversion
factors. Relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated as mortality
rate ratios in Poisson regression models.
Results. A total of 30 445 (32% women) workers
accumulated 721 312 person-years at risk and 11 110 (36%) died. Of the workers, 54% had more
than 30 years since their first exposure. We found an exposure-response between cumulative
dust and lung cancer mortality in men. No clear association with dust exposure but a modest
increase in the highest category of fiber exposure was seen for lung cancer in women.
Mesothelioma mortality was increased (RR=7.64, 95% CI=1.18 to 49.5, to at least 80 fibers per
cm3 years and RR=4.56, 95% CI=0.94 to 22.1, to at least 150 mg/m3 years [dust]), based on 13
deaths. For colorectal and stomach cancer, there were inconsistent associations. No
associations were seen for laryngeal or ovarian cancer.
Conclusion. In this large-scale
epidemiological study in the world’s largest active asbestos mine, we confirmed an increased
risk of mesothelioma with high fiber exposure and an increasing mortality for lung cancer in
men with increasing dust exposure. Less clear-cut increased lung cancer mortality was seen in
the women. Continued mortality follow-up is warranted.
The results of an experimental toxicological assessment of the pharmaceutical substance
ambroxol hydrochloride, justification of the maximum permissible content in the air of the
working area
Authors: Vasilkevich Vadim M. , Bogdanov Ruslan V. , Evtereva Antonina A. , Sychik Sergey I.
Published: March 2024

Introduction. Ambroxol hydrochloride is a biologically active substance used as a
pharmaceutical substance in the manufacture of medicines for secretolytic therapy in the case
of acute and chronic bronchopulmonary diseases. To date, there is no hygienic standard for the
safe content of substances in the air of the working area in the republic.
The study aims
to substantiate and develop the maximum permissible concentrations and hazard class of the
pharmaceutical substance ambroxol hydrochloride in the air of the working area.
Materials
and methods. The authors have conducted experimental toxicological studies of the
pharmaceutical substance on animals (rats, mice, rabbits) in accordance with the requirements
of technical regulatory legal acts and recommendations of methodological documents regulating
the justification of hygienic standards.
Results. Scientists have found that the
pharmaceutical substance ambroxol hydrochloride, when injected into the stomach and inhaled,
is classified as a low-hazard substance at an average lethal dose/concentration (according to
GOST 12.1.007-76), has a mild irritant effect on the skin and moderate on the mucous membranes
of the eyes, does not exhibit a skin-resorptive effect, is characterized by a weak cumulative
effect and does not it has sensitizing activity. Under the conditions of inhalation of the
substance into the body of laboratory animals (rats), the threshold values of acute and
chronic harmful effects of this pharmaceutical substance were at the level of 90 mg/m3 (in
terms of the effect on the functional state of the nervous activity of rats) and 30 mg/m3,
respectively (in terms of changes in behavioral indicators, weight and mass coefficient
spleen, blood glucose, alanine aminotransferases and urea) accordingly.
Conclusion. Based
on the experimental results of the toxicological assessment, the authors have justified the
standard of permissible content of the pharmaceutical substance ambroxol hydrochloride in the
air of the working area at the level of 4.0 mg/m3, they also have established the hazard class
of the substance according to GOST 12.1.007-76 (class 3, medium-hazard substances).
Ethics. The Bioethics Commission of the State Enterprise "SPCH” has approved the use of
laboratory animals for experimental purposes (Protocol No. 1 dated 03/04/2020). The treatment
of animals was in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2010/63/EU of the European
Parliament and of the Council of the European Union of September 22, 2010 on the protection of
animals used for scientific purposes.
Addition to the lichen biota of Paramushir Island (Northern Kuril Islands, Russian Far East)
Authors: Zueva A. S. , Chesnokov S. V. , Konoreva L. A.
Published: March 2024

The paper provides data on 143 species, one subspecies, and one variety of lichens, 13 species of lichenicolous fungi and one species of non-lichenized saprobic fungus from Paramushir Island. One hundred thirty-eight taxa are reported for this territory for the first time. Of them, Lecanora confusa is reported for the first time for Russia, eight species are new to the Russian Far East, 36 species and one variety are new to the Sakhalin Region, 20 species are listed for the first time for the Kuril Islands, and 72 species for Paramushir Island. Substrates and coordinates of collection sites are given for all species. The nearest known localities are given for species first found in the Kuril Islands, the Sakhalin Region or the Russian Far East.
How to assess the needs of vulnerable population groups towards heat-sensitive routing?
Authors: Foshag Kathrin , Fürle Johannes , Ludwig Christina , Fallmann Joachim , Lautenbach Sven , Rupp Saskia , Burst Patrick , Betsch Marco , Zipf Alexander , Aeschbach Nicole
Published: March 2024

Heat poses a significant risk to human health, particularly for vulnerable populations, such as pregnant women, older individuals, young children and people with pre-existing medical conditions. In view of this, we formulated a heat stress-avoidant routing approach in Heidelberg, Germany, to ensure mobility and support day-to-day activities in urban areas during heat events. Although the primary focus is on pedestrians, it is also applicable to cyclists. To obtain a nuanced understanding of the needs and demands of the wider population, especially vulnerable groups, and to address the challenge of reducing urban heat stress, we used an inter- and transdisciplinary approach. The needs of vulnerable groups, the public, and the city administration were identified through participatory methods and various tools, including interactive city walks. Solution approaches and adaptation measures to prevent heat stress were evaluated and integrated into the development of a heat-avoiding route service through a co-design process. The findings comprise the identification of perceived hotspots for heat (such as large public spaces in the city centre with low shading levels), the determination of commonly reported symptoms resulting from severe heat (e.g., fatigue or lack of concentration), and the assessment of heat adaptation measures that were rated positively, including remaining in the shade and delaying errands. Additionally, we analysed and distinguished between individual and community adaptation strategies. Overall, many respondents did not accurately perceive the risk of heat stress in hot weather, despite severe limitations. As a result, the heat-sensitive routing service (available in prototype form during publication) that has been created serves as a readily available and accessible source of assistance to combat the effects of heat stress in individuals' daily lives during periods of intense heat. The findings served as input for the calibration of heat stress-avoidant routing and supported the development of local heat protection plans without investing in large-scale adaptation of the built environment. It is crucial to involve the population, particularly vulnerable groups, in the development of the tool to ensure it meets their needs. This study employed a transdisciplinary multi-method approach, which considers practical framework conditions by involving the city administration.
Expression level of long non-coding RNA MALAT1, GAS5, DANCR and TUG1 in peripheral blood leukocytes of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Authors: Kurbatova I. V. , Vasileva A. V. , Topchieva L. V. , Dudanova O. P. , Shopovskaya A. A.
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Comparative analysis of the expression level of long non-coding RNAs MALAT1, GAS5, DANCR, TUG1 in peripheral blood leukocytes (PBL) of healthy people and patients with NAFLD (liver steatosis, NASH of varying activity, liver cirrhosis). Materials and methods: We examined 106 patients diagnosed with NAFLD for the first time: 31 patients with liver steatosis (LS), 64 patients with weak (WA), moderate (MA) and high (HA) NASH activity and 11 patients at the stage of liver cirrhosis (LC). The control group consisted of 30 healthy donors. The mRNA level of the TUG1, DANCR, MALAT1, GAS5 genes in PBL was determined by RT-PCR. Results: A higher level of expression of the TUG1 gene was registered in the PBL of patients with NASH-WA compared to LS, and a tendency was revealed to increase the level of TUG1 mRNA in the PBL with increasing NASH activity, which indicates the possibility of using the level of TUG1 expression in the PBL as a minimally invasive diagnostic (to distinguish between LS and NASH-WA) and a prognostic marker (with the progression of NAFLD). Analysis of the expression level of lncRNA MALAT1 showed no significant differences between all studied groups. Results were obtained indicating complex dynamics of the GAS5 expression level: the level of transcripts increases during the formation of liver steatosis and then decreases during the transition to NASH. It was shown that the level of DANCR expression in the PBL of patients with NASH-WA is significantly lower than in patients with liver steatosis and NASH-MA. Conclusion: New data were obtained on the expression level of the MALAT1, GAS5, DANCR, TUG1 lncRNAs in the PBL of patients with NAFLD, indicating the possibility of using the level of TUG1 expression in the PBL as a minimally invasive diagnostic and prognostic marker in NAFLD. It has also been shown that the level of DANCR mRNA in PBL may have some diagnostic value in distinguishing between LS and NASH-WA.
Morphofunctional characteristics of the liver and pancreas under the influence of the hepatoprotector “Remaxol” against the background of acute alcohol damage in rats
Authors: Glushkova T. G. , Lentsova S. I. , Gorbunova M. A.
Published: March 2024

The goal. To study the effect of hepatoprotective drug “Remaxol” on morphology of the liver and pancreas as well as on blood serum indices in rats with alcohol damage. Materials and Methods. The study was conducted on mature male white laboratory rats divided into three groups: the first (control group) - intact animals, the second and third (experimental groups) - daily part of the rats received 40 % aqueous ethanol solution (96 % ethanol in a dose of 8ml/kg weight) for 7 days, then part of the rats from the experimental group were injected “Remaxol” in a dose 5 mg/kg weight daily for 7 days. Morphological study of the liver and its macrostructure was carried out; diameters of hepatocytes, sinusoid capillaries and pancreatic acini in animals of the control and experimental groups were measured; general and biochemical blood parameters were assessed. Results. Blood tests demonstrated acute alcohol poisoning in experimental groups (leukocytosis); short-term (7 days) alcohol damage had less effect on the size of hepatocytes than on the size of pancreatic acini; pancreatic acini were more reactive on toxic influence of alcohol; in the liver and pancreas there were signs of inflammatory reaction (cell swelling, lymphocytes infiltration). Conclusion. Histological picture of the liver and pancreas of the animals with acute alcohol poisoning on the background of “Remaxol” treatment showed a decrease in the toxic effect of 40 % alcohol on hepatocytes and pancreatocytes, normalization of their morphological parameters.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, obesity, bronchial asthma: simple combination or complex interaction
Authors: Druk I. V. , Usacheva E. V. , Nadey E. V. , Safronova S. S. , Usachev N. A.
Published: March 2024

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) continues to be one of the most common diseases in primary health care. In recent years, the presence of several diseases in the same patient at the same time has been widely discussed. An increase in persons suffering from several chronic diseases is associated with a deterioration in the quality of life, a high risk of hospitalization and mortality, and taking into account the presence of co/poly/multimorbidity is necessary for decision-making when developing a patient management strategy in primary health care. Studies on GERD, obesity and bronchial asthma have shown that there are common and bidirectional mechanisms in the development of these diseases. And, there are many gaps in understanding these relationships, it is important to identify concomitant diseases, since they can be the cause of resistance to therapy, to form an unfavorable prognosis of their course.
On the development of Chinese painting art education
Authors: He Xiong
Published: March 2024

This article summarizes the dilemmas and optimization strategies of the development of modern Chinese painting art education, and enriches the academic research on Chinese painting art education.
Russia-China digital economy cooperation: challenges and approaches
Authors: Zhenzhen Xie
Published: March 2024

This paper discusses the challenges and approaches between Russia and China in the field of digital economic cooperation. In the future, the two countries should work together to turn crises into opportunities, create a favorable digital development environment; support the digital transformation in Small and Medium-sized enterprises, and strengthen cooperation of enterprises between both countries; accelerate the construction of cross-border logistics systems and payment systems, deepen digital economy cooperation.
Stopping Power of Alpha Particles in Some Human Body Tissues Using Density Functional Theory
Authors: Abd Almonem Wejdan , O. Kadhim Rashid
Published: March 2024

In this research, the stopping power, range, and stop time of alpha particle (He+2) in lung, bladder, intestine, and ovary human tissues are calculated using density functional theory and Beth's relativistic equation in range of alpha particle energy (0.01-1000 MeV). The experimental data of alpha particles extracted from SRIM-2013 program was used for the same human tissues applied in the MATLAB-2021 program, The Mean ionization potential of studied tissues is calculated using Gaussian 09W program. A good agreement has been found between our calculations for stopping power, range, and stopping time of alpha particle in studied human body tissues and SRIM-2013 program calculations
The Use of Children’s Picture Books to Promote Environmental Awareness
Authors: Neupane Ravindra
Published: March 2024

Environmental catastrophe is one of the biggest problems of the current century. As one of the living things on the planet, humans must start to understand the environmental problems in their immediate surroundings. To increase the future generation's understanding of the current situation of the environment, children must receive a high-quality education. This study highlights how children’s exposure to green literature can help them become more aware of their surroundings. This study uses a qualitative research approach based on an interpretative model. In this investigation, several children's books are utilized as the study's subject material to demonstrate that young readers' literature may be a very effective instrument for fostering environmental awareness. Picture books are the type of children's books used in this study. These books are The Secret Garden and The Giving Tree. An ecocriticism analysis has been used in children's picture books to illustrate how to raise children’s environmental consciousness. This study reveals that the authors truly have demonstrated their enthusiasm for promoting environmental awareness and they illustrated the interconnectedness of nature and humanity. In conclusion, it is hoped that this study will boost children’s desire to safeguard, conserve, and care for the environment soon.
Bridging the Skills Gap: Aligning Journalism Education with Industrial Needs in Nepal
Authors: Pandey Lekhanath
Published: March 2024

In Nepal, many individuals joined the journalism profession without professional training or formal education in the past. With the 1990’s democratic transition, the journalism landscape underwent significant changes, marking a proliferation of news media outlets, academic programs, and training opportunities. Even with many journalism programs and training opportunities available, there are still a gap in skills between classroom learning and industry demands, leading to journalism graduates lacking some essential professional skills. This study investigates the contributing factors to this skills gap, comprising outdated curricula, limited exposure to the newsrooms, and the lack of practical know how as well as confidence to work in the modern-day digital newsrooms. Employing key informant interviews with working journalists, newsroom leaders, and journalism educators, and reviewing the relevant literature, this study identifies skills gap not only among fresh graduates but also mid-career professionals, and proposes strategies to match journalism education and training opportunities with industry needs. The findings underscore the requisite for market-oriented curriculum design and regular updates, skill-centric teaching methods, adequate internship opportunities for journalism students and hands-on training for working journalists to prepare them for the realities of Nepal's evolving media landscape.
Discourse on the Classification of Information in Nepal
Authors: Paudel Shree Ram
Published: March 2024

Even after one and a half decades since the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in Nepal, the classification of information tasks has not been completed. Although attempts were made to classify the information three times during this period, none of the classifications were valid, and there was difficulty in the implementation of the RTI Act. This study has employed the principle of maximum disclosure, and the contents have been analyzed by adopting descriptive and explanatory methods. Instead of being active by classifying information to fulfill the policy objectives of the RTI Act, such as making the functions of the state open and transparent in accordance with the democratic system, making it accountable and responsible to the citizens, and making the access of citizens simple and easy to the information of public importance held in public bodies, the state has become indifferent.
Transformation of Public Service: Rise of Technology, AI and Automation
Authors: Neupane Aarati
Published: March 2024

The rapid advancement of technology has proven beneficial for enhancing efficiency, transparency, responsiveness, and effectiveness in the administration of public services. The internalization of technological innovations, including AI and automation, has become imperative to address the increasing needs and expectations of citizens in modern governance. Various developed and developing countries have revolutionized public services through the adoption of AI and automation. Nepal has made strides in digital governance, advancing from a paper-based form of governance to digital governance. Moreover, the Digital Nepal Framework aspires to restructure the economy through increased service delivery, production, and productivity by harnessing digital technology. The issues of the digital divide, ethical and responsible adoption of AI, citizen engagement and participation, and inclusiveness have been challenging. The government should prioritize investments in digital infrastructure, encourage tech innovations, and promote capacity development in the field of technology.
Implementasi Kebijakan Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) di Bidang Pendidikan (Studi Kasus di Kelurahan Kota Matsum IV Kecamatan Medan Area)
Authors: Jannah Nurul , Muda Indra , Jamil Bahrum
Published: March 2024

Education is the process of influencing learnes to adapt to the environment and can bring about changes in borth within and within the community. However, the scarcity of economics precludes schooling and even dropouts because they help families make ends meet. The study aims to know the implementation of policies and obstacles in the hope family program in Matsum IV district Medan Area. The study employs qualitative methods in which it is descriptive that give a clear picture of the problem at hand. Data collection techniques through interviews to informants who know information about the implementation of PKH policy, literature studies, observation, and documentation to support the results of the interview. The study shows tha the implementation of executive policy PKH in Matsum IV, Medan Area has been seen from the few factors which are   standard   and   target   policy,  human   reseources   and   money   reseources,   executive   agent   PKH characteristics assist the recipient well, executive organization communication is well established, the social, economic, and political environment supports PKH. The study is based on the fact that the economic growth in the country will be affected mainly by education, with the existence of so- called debtors, it is possible to send their children to school even if there is a problem.
Analisi Kinerja Pegawai di Bagian Rekam Medis Rumah Sakit Umum Haji Medan
Authors: LumbanTobing Susi Indah Roslia , Mashito Beby , Nasution Irwan
Published: March 2024

Management of medical record s in hospitals is to support the achievement of orderly administration in order to achieve the hospitals goals, namely improving the quality of health services that are affective and efficient in hopitals. Therefore, in the organization of medical records in every hospital. The sick must be admitted to the new general issued by the ministry of health and management. Medical records technically created by the hospital. The purpose of this research is to see. Employe performance in the medical records secition of the General Hospita Haji Medan. This research method used with indepth interviews, observation, documentation and data triangulations. Interview informants consist of medical record officers, doctors and nurses. From the research results, several files the medical records is not completely files in by the doctor, this causes the medical record file to the medical record unit.
Implementasi Perda No. 3 Tahun 2018 Tentang Penanggulangan Kemiskinan (Studi Kasus Di Desa Sukamandi Hilir Dusun Iv Kecamatan Pagar Merbau Kabupaten Deli Serdang)
Authors: Devi Masita , Muda Indra , Mustafa Walid
Published: March 2024

Poverty alleviation is a policy of government and local government programs that are carried out systematically, planned, and in synergy with the business world and the community to reduce the number of poor people in order to improve the welfare of the people. This study aims to find out how the process of implementing policies on poverty reduction in Sukamandi Hilir Village is and to find out the inhibiting factors in implementing these policies. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation review. The data that has been collected is then tested for validity using data triangulation testing techniques. Data analysis includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the variables that influence the implementation of the policies proposed by Van Meter and van Horn, the implementation of Perda no. 3 of 2018 concerning poverty alleviation in Sukamandi Hilir Village, Dusun IV did not run optimally due to a lack of communication and coordination in the implementation process, this also caused several programs not to be implemented properly.
Efektivitas Pengelolaan Alokasi Dana Desa Tahun 2017 dalam Upaya Peningkatan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat di Desa Hessa Perlompongan Kecamatan Air Batu Kabupaten Asahan
Authors: Saragih Dian Nur Utama , Kadir Abdul , Musthafa Walid
Published: March 2024

Welfare society to be important to note the increase because it is the aspiration of the implementation of the country, this would be a great responsibility, especially for the Government of the Village because it has the authority of the area in the implementation of the government in Indonesian. One of the efforts made by the Government in improving the welfare of society is to provide Allocation of Village Funds every year to each of the respectively the one who is the Hessa Perlompongan in the Air Batu of the Asahan regency of North Sumatera, which is in 2017. The management Allocation of Village Funds for the year 2017 at the Hessa Perlompongan have been set up in a regulation of the Asahan No. 8 Year 2017 Guidelines for Management Allocation Fund of the year 2017 and make improving the welfare of society as one of the goals of its management. Based on this is a writer interested in doing research with the title of the Effectiveness Allocation Fund of the year 2017 In The Improvement of Public Welfare Society in the village of Hessa Perlompongan the Air Batu of the Asahan Regency with using the method of research a qualitative. To measure effectiveness of the management Allocation of Village Funds is a writer trying to fit this research by using the theory put forward by Duncan, namely: Achieving the goal, integration and adaptation. In this study can be described that the management Allocation of Village Funds in 2017 at the Hessa Perlompongan is still not succeeded in creating the improvement of public welfare because there are still problems that impede the achievement of these objectives, such as the amount of funds disbursed from the Government of the to the very limited and a lot of the needs of internal Government of which are filled with the use of Allocation of Village Funds so that no funds are distributed not enough to improve the welfare of society, including the community who works as covered in the Allocation of Village Funds as tutor, the dead bilal, the gravediggers and so forth.
Analisis Kualitas Pelayanan Air Minum Pada Perusahaan Daerah Air Minum (Pdam) Tirtanadi Cabang Tuasan
Authors: Suhaila Ika , Kadir Abdul , Matondang Armansyah
Published: March 2024

The quality of service is the priority of PDAM Tirtanadi Tuasan Branch to customers. This research aims to analyze the quality of drinking water services provided by PDAM Tirtanadi Tuasan Branch along with i ts supporting factors and inhibition. The theory used is from Zeithaml and Bitner which is the benchmark of quality judging by several indicators of reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy, and tangible. The research method used is a qualitative approach by means of observation, interview and documentation. The results of this study show that the quality of drinking water service provided by PDAM Tirtanadi Tuasan Branch is not fully effective. This can be said to have not been effective on the basis of some indicators that were used as a benchmark of research has not been carried out optimally. Supporting factors and inhibition are also determinants of the quality of service provided.
Analisis Kinerja Aparatur Desa dalam Pelayanan pada Masyarakat Desa di Desa Silumajang Kecamatan No. IX-X Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara
Authors: Arjuna Pebru , Kadir Abdul , Angelia Nina
Published: March 2024

The study aims to determine the ferformance of the Village Apparatus in service to the Silumajang Village comudity District NA. IX-X Labuhanbatu Utara. Regency and what are the obstacles and constraintseksprienced by the Village Apparatus in providing services to the Silumajang Village community. The method in this research is a qualitative method, with data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation. Data infinity by triangulating sources, techniques and time. The analysis was carried out with an interactive model of data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that the ferformance of the Village Apparatus in Silumajang Village is well measured in the six indicators according to Van Metter and Van Horn in the service policy model, namely for indicators can be said to be good covering standards and objectives, the characteristic of the implementing organization, attitudes and communitation. There are still two indicators that are not optimal, namely resources and the social, economic and political environment. As for the inhibiting factors and the obstacles include people who do not realize the importance of the Family Card especially those in neighborhoods far from the Village office, there are still Village Officials who are not yet professionals in carrying out the tasks assigned to them and there is no certainty when the Family Card will be completed.
Implementasi Program Kartu Indonesia Sehat di Desa Lubuk Saban Kecamatan Pantai Cermin Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai
Authors: Wati Hairida , Muda Indra , Nasution Irwan
Published: March 2024

The  The  healthy  Indonesian  card  is  a  card  that  has  a  function  to  provid health  insurance  to  the underprivileged with the aim of getting free health services in order to make it easier for the underprivileged in treatment. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of the Healthy Indonesia Card program in Lubuk Saban Village, Pantai Cermin District, Serdang Bedagai Regency and its inhibiting factors. The theory used is communication, resources, disposition and bureaucratic structure. The research method used is descriptive qualitative method by means of observation, interviews and documentation. The results showed that the implementation of the Healthy Indonesia Card Program in Lubuk Saban Village, Pantai Cermin District, Serdang Bedagai Regency has not been effective and has not been on target. The obstacle faced in the Healthy Indonesia Card program was the incomplete data on medicines in the health centers for recipients of the Healthy Indonesia Card. This is not optimal for village officials to communicate with the community  when  explaining  the  existence  of  the  KIS  program  because  at  the  time  of  gathering  the community to socialize only twice a month. And with these inhibiting factors still unable to utilize the potential of natural resources, this study can be concluded that the economy of the underprivileged is helped because they do not think about the costs for medical expenses because they have been registered in the KIS program which has been socialized by the village.
Implementasi Kebijakan Program Jaminan Hari Tua (JHT) oleh Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial (BPJS) Ketenagakerjaan Di Kota Medan
Authors: Syahputra Ferdy , Sembiring Walid Musthafa , Deliana Marlina
Published: March 2024

This thesis is entitled "Implementation of the Old Age Security Programme Policy by the Medan City Employment Social Security Administration Agency. The social security program is one of the responsibilities and obligations of the state to its people, which is adjusted to the condition of the state's financial capacity. Apart from that, the Social Security Program is also a form of social protection to ensure that all people can fulfill their basic needs and have a decent job. Old Age Security is a social security program that provides protection to participants against the risks that occur in old age, when the participant's productivity has decreased. However, in 2021 there is still a minimal level of participation in the North Sumatra region, especially in the informal sector. This research uses a qualitative method which is also called the naturalistic research method because the research is carried out in natural conditions (Natural Setting). In this study, the implementation of the Old Age Security Program policy by the Social Security Administrative Agency for Employment in Medan City was seen using Edward III's theory of communication, resources, dispositions, and bureaucratic structures that have been going well although not optimal, this can be seen from the uneven the communication carried out by the Medan City Employment BPJS to the community, especially for participation in the informal sector.