bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Message from the Editor-in-Chief
Authors: Harrington Ingrid
Published: December 2023

To all our Journal’s readers and followers, an acknowledgement of how quickly a year passes, and a warm welcome to the final issue of 2023! This year has provided many events for us to contemplate and take into consideration when formulating research proposals responding to gaps in higher education. The ramifications of reduced funding allocations, time restrictions and the unspoken expectation to do ‘more with less,’ presents challenges to us all. I congratulate those who were successful in securing research funding in such competitive times and encourage those contemplating applying for funding to persevere with confidence. It is through our collective research efforts that we are able to disseminate best practices through our journal. In this issue, 14 papers on higher education practices by authors from the United States of America, Thailand, Belgium, Oman, China and Israel, share their focus on teaching, learning and assessment in education, and issues of training and human resources in industry and learning institutions.
Assessment of pharmacologic pain management modalities for patients on hemodialysis
Authors: Rios Ian P. , Smith Lenora , Mead Daniel R.
Published: December 2023

Objective: The aim of this project was to assess the change in pain level for hospitalized patients on hemodialysis when using non-opioid medications alone compared to opioid medications alone to establish support for a clinical pain management model that would provide acute pain management guidance for patients on hemodialysis.Methods: This was a non-interventional survey completed at an acute care hospital in Chicago, IL. Patients over the age of 18 on hemodialysis reporting acute pain completed the Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire-2 on day one and day three of  hospitalization to assess pain levels over a three-day period. Results: The results demonstrate a decrease in total pain for patients using non-opioid medications and opioid medications; however, there is no statistically significant decrease in total pain scores between participants using non-opioid medications alone versus opioid medications alone (p = .743).Conclusions: Patients in the non-opioid group perceived their pain management to improve between day one and day three; however, their pain management did not improve to the degree that opioid medications provided. Care should be taken when dosing opioid medications for patients on hemodialysis given the patients’ decreased renal function.
Development and pilot testing of the graduate nurse transitional success scale to measure the transition to practice for the newly licensed registered nurse
Authors: Brown Joset , Mahon Emily , Nocella Jill
Published: December 2023

Background: The successful transition to independent practice of the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse (NLRN) secures patient safety and contribute to optimal patient outcomes. In a health care environment where patients present more acutely requiring more complex nursing care, the ability to ensure the NLRN’s successful transition to independent practice is crucial. A review of the literature identified a lack of a tested instrument to measure NLRN transitional success.Methods: An instrument was developed to meet this deficit. Content validity was established from the literature and from the review of the newly developed tool by an expert panel of nurses. Reliability of the instrument was tested with a sample of 50 self-identified NLRNs who completed the survey anonymously via Qualtrics®.Results: The final survey instrument consisted of 24 items rated using a 5-point Likert-type scale and five open ended questions. Internal consistency was assessed with Cronbach’s α with Total Score (24 items) α = .932 and the subcategories ranging from α = .770 (4 items) to α = .862 (4 items). Years of Experience was a statistically significant divider in terms of self-reported readiness, with those with 2-3 years' experience significantly different in mean total score from those with < 1 year and 1-2 years.Conclusions: The development of a tool to measure transitional success for the NLRN is possible. Further confirmatory Factor Analysis of the tool with different groups of NLRNs is required. A valid, reliable instrument to evaluate a successful transition to practice allows for individualized transition plans, orientation periods, and ultimately patient safety.
The pain assessment checklist for seniors with limited ability to communicate-II (PACSLAC-II): Translation, cultural-functional adaptation, and psychometric testing in an Austrian population
Authors: Müller Gerhard , Schmied Marten , Wandl Bettina , Gisinger Christoph , Fida Claudia , Schumacher Petra
Published: December 2023

Objective: This study aimed to translate, culturally-functionally adapt, and test the psychometric properties of the German Pain Assessment Checklist for Seniors with Limited Ability to Communicate-II (PACSLAC-II-G).Methods: The scale was translated and adapted according to the ISPOR principles. PACSLAC-II-G was tested for its psychometric properties in 107 cognitively and verbally impaired geriatric nursing hospital residents.Results: Internal consistency of PACSLAC-II-G was acceptable (Cronbach’s α = .752). Inter-rater reliability showed high observed percentage agreement (Po = 72% – 100%). Content validity could not be established. Convergent validity of PACSLAC-II-G rated high with the total scores of BESD (= PAINAD) (ρ = .743, p < .001) and with Doloplus-2 (ρ = .816, p < .001).Conclusions: PACSLAC-II-G was in part reliable and valid in this population sample.
Характеристики компонентов «темной триады» у студентов медицинского университета с разными типами привязанности
Authors: Лигеза Анна , Хмелевская Ольга
Published: December 2023

В статье описываются результаты исследования компонентов симптомокомплекса «темной триады» (макиавеллизма, нарциссизма и психопатии) у студентов начальных курсов медицинского университета с разными типами привязанности. Использована батарея тестов: короткий опросник «Темной триады» Д. Джонсона и Д. Полхуса в адаптации М.С. Егоровой, М.А. Ситниковой и О.В. Поршиковой, Нарциссический опросник личности (Narcissistic Personality Inventory, NPI) Р. Раскина и Х. Терри, Шкала макиавеллизма личности (Machiavellianism Test) Р. Кристи и Ф. Гейс в адаптации В.В. Знакова. Для определения типа привязанности использовались полуструктурированное интервью «Интервью о привязанности для взрослых» М. Мэйн и «Самооценка генерализованного типа привязанности» К. Бартоломью и Л. Горовица. Выборка представлена 64 испытуемыми в возрасте от 19 до 23 лет (M = 20,5; SD = 1,5 лет). Статистическая обработка выполнена с применением критериев Колмогорова-Смирнова, Н Краскела-Уоллиса, U Манна-Уитни и d Коэна. Установлены достоверно значимые различия по выраженности субклинической психопатии у студентов с надежным и дезорганизованным типами привязанности.
SÜRDÜREBİLİR YAPILARDA GEOTEKSTİL KEÇE KATMANLI HAFİF BETONDAN MAMUL KÂGİR BLOK ELEMANLARIN TERMAL YALITIM VERİMLİLİĞİNİN GELİŞTİRİLMESİ ÜZERİNE BİR YAKLAŞIM
Authors: GÜNDÜZ Lütfullah , KALKAN Şevket Onur
Published: December 2023

Dünyadaki optimum enerji kullanımı ile gerçek enerji kullanımı arasında bir enerji verimliliği farkı olduğu sıklıkla belirtilmektedir. İnşaat sektöründe, binalarda enerji verimliliğini optimize etmek için çeşitli yapı malzemeleri üretilmekte ve kullanılmaktadır. Bu yapı malzemeleri arasında hafif beton blokların hem ülkemizde hem de dünyada kullanımı oldukça yaygındır. Bu tür yapı malzemelerinin binalarda kullanımının en önemli getirisi ısı yalıtımıdır. Bu bağlamda, hafif betonların yalıtım özelliklerinin daha da iyileştirilmesi bilimsel ve endüstriyel çalışmaların güncel konularından biri olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Bu çalışmada, ısı yalıtımı amacı ile üretilen ve kullanılan hafif beton blokların ısı yalıtım ve ısı direnç özelliklerinin iyileştirilerek optimum tasarım kriterlerinin incelenmesi amacıyla, sabit bir blok dizaynına farklı miktarda geotekstil eklenerek blokların ısıl performansları irdelenmiştir. Bu amaçla, dilinimli 7 sıra boşluklu ve 24 gözlü hafif beton blok referans olarak kabul edilmiştir. Daha sonra, referans blok ürününün 1 sıra (10 mm), 2 sıra (22 mm), 3 sıra (32 mm) boşluklarına geotekstil keçe konulmuş son test örneğinde isi 3 sıra boşluk ve enine harç hatılı kaldırılarak tek katmanda 72 mm genişliğinde geotekstil keçe konularak test örnekleri oluşturulmuştur. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre, geotekstil keçe katman kalınlığı arttıkça, ürünlerin termal direnci artmakta ve ısı transferine karşı daha dirençli bir forma ulaşmaktadır. Ayrıca, termal yalıtım performansı iyileştirilecek blok tasarımlarında tek katman şeklinde ve eşdeğer kalınlığı büyük, minimum ısı köprüsü oluşturan bir formda geotekstil keçe katmanı uygulanması önem arz etmektedir.
Thực trạng kiến thức, thực hành xử trí sốt ở trẻ dưới năm tuổi của các bà mẹ tại Bệnh viện 311 thành phố Pleiku, tỉnh Gia Lai năm 2022
Authors: Đoàn Ngọc Giang Lâm , Hoàng Cao Sạ
Published: December 2023

Mục tiêu: Mô tả thực trạng kiến thức, thực hành xử lý sốt cho trẻ dưới 5 tuổi của các bà mẹ tại Bệnh viện 331 thành phố Pleiku, tỉnh Gia Lai năm 2022.
Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang ở 210 bà mẹ có con dưới 5 tuổi với bộ câu hỏi cấu trúc soạn sẵn. Thời gian nghiên cứu từ tháng 1/2022-9/2022.
Kết quả: Tỷ lệ bà mẹ có kiến thức đạt về xử lý sốt là 42,9% và thực hành đạt về xử lý sốt là 39,1%.
Kết luận: Cần tăng cường công tác truyền thông nâng cao kiến thức của các bà mẹ về xử trí sốt.
Оценка эффективности нового препарата комбинированного воздействия «комплекс плюс» на рост и урожайность различных сельско-хозяйственных культур
Authors: Микаелян А. Р. , Асатрян Н. Л. , Мелкумян М. А. , Бабаян Б. Г. , Варданян А. С. , Барсегян А. А , Саакян Н. А. , Меликян А. Ш.
Published: December 2023

В статье обобщены результаты изучения воздействия нового комбинированного препарата «Комплекс Плюс» на ряд сельскохозяйственных культур. Он был разработан на основе фитостимулятора «Комплекс», полученного из отхода виноделия и содержащего K, Ca питательные элементы винного камня, а также включает хелатированные формы следующих микроэлементов: Cu, Fe, Zn, с добавлением инсектицида имидаклоприда. Полученные результаты свидетельствуют о стимулирующем воздействии на рост и развитие изучаемых культур, что проявляется в первую очередь в интенсификации зеленой окраски хлорофилоносных фотосинтезирующих поверхностей растений. Исследуемый препарат обладает инсектицидным действием против насекомых-вредителей (тли бахчевой, паутинного клеща, белокрылки, Колорадского жука и медведки), что оказывает положительный эффект на урожайность огурца, фасоли, клубники, картофеля и других культур.
Հոդվածում ամփոփված են մի շարք մշակաբույսերի վրա նոր համակցված «Կոմպլեքս Պլյուս» պատրաստուկի ազդեցության ուսումնասիրության արդյունքները։ Այն մշակվել է «Կոմպլեքս» ֆիտոխթանիչի հիման վրա՝ որը ստացվել էր գինեգործության թափոն հանդիսացող և K, Ca սնուցող տարրեր պարունակող գինեքարից, ինչպես նաև ներառում է հետևյալ միկրոտարրերի՝ Cu, Fe, Zn քելատացված ձևերը, իմիդաքլոպրիդ միջատասպանի հավելումով: Ստացված արդյունքները վկայում են ուսումնասիրվող մշակաբույսերի աճի և զարգացման վրա խթանող ազդեցության մասին, ինչն առաջին հերթին արտահայտվում է բույսի քլորոֆիլ պարունակող, ֆոտոսինթետիկ մակերեսների կանաչ գույնի ինտենսիվացմամբ։ Ուսումնասիրված պատրաստուկը ունի նաև միջատասպան ազդեցություն վնասատու-միջատների (բոստանային լվիճ, ոստայնատիզ, սպիտակաթևիկ, կոլորադյան բզեզ և սովորական արջուկ) դեմ, ինչը դրական է ազդում վարունգի, լոբու, ելակի, կարտոֆիլի և այլ մշակաբույսերի բերքատվության վրա։
This article summarizes the results of research of "Complex Plus" new combined preparation on various crops. This preparation was elaborated based on “Complex” plant growth simulator. It was obtained from winemaking waste: the cream of tartar, containing nutrients K, Ca, as well as chelated forms of the following micronutrients: Cu, Fe, Zn, with the addition of imidacloprid insecticide. The obtained results indicate the stimulating effect of the studied preparation on crops growth and development, what is manifested in the intensification of the green color of the chlorophyll-bearing photosynthetic surfaces of the plants. The investigated preparation also has a several effect against insect pests (aphid melons, spider mites, whiteflies, colorado potato beetles and mole crickets). That has a positive effect on the yield of cucumbers, beans, strawberries, potatoes, and other studied crops.
Արոտավայրային տզերի տեսակային կազմը Տավուշի մարզի առանձին աշխարհագրական գոտիներում
Authors: Գրիգորյան Վ. Վ. , Աբրահամյան Վ. Վ. , Ղազարյան Ա. Ս. , Երիբեկյան Ս. Վ. , Գրիգորյան Լ. Հ.
Published: December 2023

Տավուշի մարզն աչքի է ընկնում բնակլիմայական պայմանների խիստ բազմազանությամբ, տարածքի ընդգծված ուղղահայաց գոտևորմամբ, որտեղ լավ են արտահայտված հատկապես հարթավայրային, անտառային, ենթալպյան և ալպյան գոտիները: 2022-2023 թթ. մարզում փոփոխվող կլիմայական պայմաններում իրականացված իքսոդային տզերի տեսակային կազմի ուսումնասիրության արդյունքում պարզվել է, որ hարթավայրային գոտում առավել տարածված են Rhipicephalus annulatus տեսակի տզերը` 39.7 %, իսկ ամենաքիչը Ixodes ricinus տեսակի տզերն են՝ 1.9 %: Անտառային գոտում ևս առավել տարած-ված են Rhipicephalus annulatus տեսակի տզերը` 52.8 %, իսկ ամենաքիչը հանդիպում են Ixo-des ricinus տեսակի տզերը՝ 0.8 %: Ենթալպյան և ալպյան գոտիներում գերակշռում են Dermacentor marginatus տեսակի տզերը, դրանց քանակն այդ գոտիներում կազմել է համապատասխանաբար 40,0 % և 59,7 %: Rhipicephalus annulatus, Rhypicephalus bursa տեսակի տզերն ալպյան գոտում չեն հանդիպել, իսկ Hyalomma scupense տեսակի տզերը և՛ ալպյան, և՛ ենթալպյան գոտիներում չեն հայտնաբերվել:
Тавушский район отличается большим разнообразием климатических условий, ярко выраженной вертикальной поясностью местности, где особенно хорошо выражены равнинная, лесная, субальпийская и альпийская зоны. В результате проведенного в 2022-2023 гг. изучения видового состава иксодовых клещей в условиях меняющегося климата региона установлено, что в равнинной зоне наиболее распространены клещи Rhipicephalus annulatus – 39,7 %, а клещи Ixodes ricinus наименее распространены – 1,9 %. В лесной зоне чаще встречаются клещи Rhipicephalus annulatus, 52,8 %, и наименее распространены клещи Ixodes ricinus, 0,8 %. Клещи Dermacen-tor marginatus доминируют в субальпийской и альпийской зонах, их численность в этих зонах составила 40,0 % и 59,7 % соответственно. Клещи Rhipicephalus annulatus, Rhipicephalus bursa не обнаружены в альпийской зоне, а клещи Hyalomma scupense не обнаружены ни в альпийской, ни в субальпийской зонах.
Tavush region is notable for its wide variety of climatic conditions, vertical zoning of plain, forest, subalpine and alpine zones are well expressed. As a result of the 2022-2023 study of the species composition of ixode ticks in the changing climate of the region, it was found that in the lowland zone, Rhipicephalus annulatus ticks are the most common, 39.7 %, and Ixodes ricinus ticks are the least common, 1.9 %. In the forest zone, Rhipicephalus annulatus ticks are more common, 52.8 %, and Ixodes ricinus ticks are the least common, 0.8 %. Dermacentor marginatus ticks dominate in the sub-alpine and alpine zones, their number in those zones was 40.0 % and 59.7 %, respectively. Rhipicephalus annulatus, Rhipicephalus bursa ticks were not found in the alpine zone, and Hyalomma scupense ticks were not found in both alpine and subalpine zones.
Նրբածաղիկ ռեհանի (Ocimum Tenuiflorum L.) կենսաքիմիական բնութագիրը բացօթյա հիդրոպոնիկայի և հողային մշակույթի պայմաններում
Authors: Մայրապետյան Ս. Խ. , Թովմասյան Ա. Հ. , Ալեքսանյան Ջ. Ս․ , Ասատրյան Ա. Զ. , Ստեփանյան Ա. Ս. , Թադևոսյան Ա. Հ.
Published: December 2023

Առաջին անգամ Արարատյան դաշտի հիդրոպոնիկ և հողային մշակույթների պայմաններում ուսումնասիրվել են Հայաստան ներմուծված դեղատու, եթերայուղատու, ադապտագեն մշակաբույս նրբածաղիկ ռեհանի արդյունավետությունը և կենսաքիմիական մի քանի ցուցանիշների համեմատական բնութագիրը: Պարզվել է, որ հիդրոպոնիկական մշակույթի պայմաններում դիտվել են նրբածաղիկ ռեհանի բարձր բերքատվություն (2.4 անգամ), բուսահումքում վիտամին C-ի (1.2 անգամ), գումարային ֆլավոնոիդների (1.2 անգամ) և ֆենոլային թթուների (1.3 անգամ) առավել մեծ կուտակում՝ հողային մշակույթի համեմատ։ Էքստրակտիվ նյութերի պարունակությունը բարձր է եղել (1.3 անգամ) հողում: Հաստատվել է նրբածաղիկ ռեհանի աճեցման հնարավորությունն անհող և հողային մշակույթի պայմաններում։ Հետազոտությունների նախնական արդյունքների հիման վրա կարելի է եզրակացնել, որ անհող մշակույթն ավելի արդյունավետ է այս մշակաբույսի աճեցման համար։
Впервые в Араратской долине в условиях гидропонической и почвенной культуры была изучена продуктивность интродуцированной в Армению лекарственной, эфиромасличной, адаптогенной культуры базилика тонкоцветнного и сравнительная характеристика ряда биохимических показателей. Выяснилось, что в растительном сырье базилика тонко-цветного в условиях гидропоники наблюдалась высокая урожайность (в 2.4 раза) и относительно большое накопление витамина С (в 1.2 раза), суммарных флавоноидов (в 1.2 раза) и фенольных кислот (в 1.3 раза) по сравнению с почвенной культурой. Содержание экстрактивных веществ было высоким (в 1.3 раза) в почвенной культуре. Установлена возможность выращивания базилика тонкоцветного в беспочвенных и почвенных условиях. По результатам предварительных исследований можно сделать вывод, что для данной культуры более эффективно беспочвенное выращивание.
For the first time, the productivity of the medicinal, essential oil-bearing, adaptogenic crop Ocimum tenuiflorum L, introduced to Armenia, and the comparative characteristics of several biochemical indicators were studied under the conditions of soil and soilless culture in the Ararat Valley. It turned out in hydroponic culture a high yield of basil (2.4 times) and a relatively high accumulation of vitamin C (1.2 times), total flavonoids (1.2 times) and phenolic acids (1.3 times) was observed compared with the soil culture. And the content of extractive substances (1.3 times) was high in the soil. The possibility of growing Ocimum tenuiflorum L in soil and soilless conditions was established. Based on the preliminary research results, it can be concluded that the soilless growing for this crop is more effective.
State In The Realities Of International Criminal Acts
Authors: Manasyan Alexander
Published: December 2023

The article examines and assesses a) the departure of the UN Sixth Committee from the initial installation of the introduction of the Nuremberg principles into the system of international law jus cogens; b) the flawedness of the exclusion of the very possibility of qualifying the behavior of the state as internationally criminal is substantiated; c) the methodologically vulnerable aspects of the study of the topic of state responsibility for international criminal acts in the International Law Commission are indicated and possible ways of overcoming them are proposed.
Troops Management Systems And The Difference Of Cultures
Authors: Hovhannisyan Artsrun
Published: December 2023

In the ancient world, it was accepted that a talented general can do everything. He must be able to train the troops, teach the commanders how to behave in every situation, he should personally plan the actions and finally implement and follow this complex mechanism. Military historians were inspired by such generals who crushed the enemy, and as a rule they were kings and emperors. However, the more military science developed and became more complicated, the less space was left for such commanders to operate. Back in 1640, the English general Oliver Cromwell created a planning organ for his troops, which was the prototype of modern headquarters. During the reign of the Prussian king Frederick II the Great (1740-1786), the office of the General-Quartermeister, the planning body for the operations of the troops, was created. In 1763 Friedrich II established a military academy in Berlin. In 1800-1803 in Prussia, Colonel Christian von Massenbach and General Karl von Le Coq founded the idea of the Main Staff (General Stab / Staff). Basically, in the Prussian army, that institute was formed little by little starting from 1785, which included only officers who graduated from the Potsdam Military Academy. It is accepted that even, in 1766-1771 and 1783, France also had a Main Staff. Moreover, according to some researchers, the French Headquarters were more suitable for their role. At the same time, the theoretical foundations of military science were being laid in Europe.
Discussion Of Armenian National-Political Problems In The Periodical “The Fight” (1897-1901)
Authors: Hovhannisyan Gegham
Published: December 2023

In 1887 the theoreticians of the Hunchakyan party, which was founded in Geneva, unlike other parties, believed that after the liberation of the Armenian people from Turkish and then Russian rule, a socialist social order should be established in democratic Armenia. Going ahead of the natural development of events, Hunchakyans were engaged in propaganda of socialism in Western Armenia in the late 1880s - early 1890s.
The Question Of The Supply Of Weapons And AmmunitionTo The Republic Of Armenia In 1918-1920
Authors: Virabyan Vanik
Published: December 2023

In 1917-1918, the unpredictable course of events led to the re-establishment of the Armenian statehood, which forced the creation of its own armed forces as a guarantee of its existence, which made the young republic dependent on almost all powers in terms of arms acquisition, in particular after the October 1917 Russian coup. From the Entente countries, Britain and France, which became major actors in the Transcaucasian region and were guided by their hidden deep interests, the assistance to the Republic of Armenia was conditional, partial, inadequate and in many cases outdated. Allied military-political representations in Transcaucasia and Armenia gradually replaced the initially cautious approach with outspoken pro-Muslim practices, and the interests of Britain and other countries became more in tune with Azerbaijan and Georgia. Armenia appeared in the role of a beggar for help, including the delivery of weapons and ammunition, which was incomplete, low-quality, accidental, completely outdated.
Problems Of Law And Morality In The Public Speech Of Matteos Mamuryan
Authors: Sarvazyan Lilit
Published: December 2023

The presence of legal culture in the Western Armenian reality has been significantly contributed to by the political publicity reflected in Armenian periodicals and journals. In this respect, the “Eastern Press”1 published in Smyrna at the end of the 19th century, whose editor Matteos Mamuryan repeatedly commented on legal and political issues, was of exceptional importance. Its concept is based on the ideas of protection of historical and political rights of the nation, national-civilizational identity and freedom of self-government. Analyzing the legal philosophical ideas of American and Western European thinkers, Mamuryan reinterpreted them in the context of national existence and compared them with the legal views of Armenian authors.
The Question Of Re- Demarcation Of The Soviet-Turkish Border In Ussr-Turkey Relations (1960s-1970s)
Authors: Melkonyan Kristine
Published: December 2023

After the Second World War, the possibility of changing the situation of the Soviet- Turkish borders set by the Treaty of Kars at any moment created an atmosphere of fear in Turkey. Although later, in 1953, the USSR officially renounced the territorial claims presented to Turkey in 1945, the issue of reaffirmation of the Kars Treaty has become one of the most sensitive topics for the Turkish side in Soviet-Turkish relations. After the restoration of independence of Armenia in 1991, it was moved to the agenda of Armenian-Turkish relations, so the study of the topic has relevance in our days.
Heavy Metals (Hg and As) Concentration in Mining Endowed Enclaves in Ghana
Authors: Kwesi Sabastian Samuel , Osei-Bonsu Rama , Mintah Derick Kwabena , Oppong Evans , Serwaa Beatrice Akoto , Ibrahim Adams Yaw
Published: December 2023

Levels of heavy metals in mining areas differ from region to region depending on the level of operations and activities engaged at the mining site. The study assessed the extent of heavy metals contamination in the available water and sediments in mining endowed enclaves in Ghana. A total of forty-eight (48) samples, 24 each of water and sediments samples were taken. At each mining site, 4 samples each of water and sediments samples were taken and studied. Water and sediment samples were taken to the laboratory to determine level of mercury and arsenic. For the sediments, the average levels of Hg ranged from 0.057-0.145ppm and that of As levels in the soil sediments ranged from 0.084-0.087ppm. The average levels of Hg in water samples ranged from 0.010-0.086ppm and that of As levels in the water samples ranged from 0.004-0.008ppm. There were significance differences (p<0.05) in the levels of Hg and As of the various mining sites for the water and the sediments. All the samples (water and sediments) taken from the various mining sites had Hg above the recommended levels whereas As for samples were below the recommended levels. There should be enforcement of more stringent water and land monitoring and pollution scheme through Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Minerals Commission.
Utilizing ChatGPT to Improve the Productivity of Nursing Students in Higher Education
Authors: Alkhaqani Ahmed
Published: December 2023

Nursing students in higher education face a rigorous academic curriculum that requires theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical experience. Students must utilize various tools and resources to succeed in this demanding program. One tool that has shown promise in improving productivity among nursing students is the ChatGPT platform. This innovative platform offers a variety of features that nursing students can leverage to enhance their learning experience and unlock their full potential. This article will explore how nursing students can utilize ChatGPT to improve their productivity and succeed academically.
Estimation of Effective Radiation Dose for CT Head in Pediatric Patients at UCMS: A Cross-Section Study
Authors: Yadav Subhash , Dhakal Darshna
Published: December 2023

Introduction: In modern medicine, CT has made tremendous advances, but the use of CT has been accompanied by concerns about patient safety since it delivers higher doses of radiation than most other diagnostic imaging procedures. Children are particularly vulnerable because their rapidly dividing cells are more sensitive to radiation, and they will have more years to undergo cancerous changes. This study aimed to estimate the effective radiation dose received by pediatric patients while having CT heads at UCMS-TH. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Radiodiagnosis & Medical Imaging, UCMS-TH, Bhairahawa, Nepal. Seventy-five pediatric patients were included in this study over five months, from November 2020 to March 2021. The radiation doses were estimated using a convenient technique and data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: The average mean age of the participants was 9.85±4.45 years. There were 69.3% males and 30.7% females. The age group 11-15 years had the highest frequency of patients 54.7%, followed by the age group 6-10 years with 24% patients. The mean and standard deviation of CTDIvol, DLP, and ED of NCCT and CECT head were significantly different between males and females throughout the study. Conclusion: In pediatrics, male NCCT head scans had higher ED, whereas female CECT head scans had a maximum ED. The age range of 11-15 years had the maximum ED, followed by the age group of 6-10 years.
A RELEVÂNCIA DO CUIDADO FARMACÊUTICO NO MANEJO DO DIABETES TIPO 2 – UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Silva Aline de Almeida , Vitória Carla Simone Moreira , Landulfo Helisana de Jesus , Santos Leidiane da Silva Borges , Neri Flávio Simas Moreira
Published: December 2023

O diabetes mellitus consiste em uma doença crônica, de caráter metabólico complexo que tem causado danos a centenas de milhões de pessoas ao redor do mundo. Esta patologia apresenta-se de diferentes tipos, segundo a etiologia e as características patológicas, com destaque para o diabetes tipo 2, que prevalece na maioria dos casos. Em virtude do impacto que esta patologia pode acarretar na vida das pessoas e, consequentemente, na sociedade, a assistência prestada por profissionais de saúde é essencial a melhorias na condições clínicas do paciente, inclusive o cuidado farmacêutico. Diante do exposto, o objetivo deste artigo consiste em compreender a relevância do cuidado farmacêutico no manejo do diabetes tipo 2, uma das principais doenças crônicas. Este trabalho foi desenvolvido a partir de uma revisão bibliográfica integrativa, em que foram selecionados 5 artigos para análise com recorte temporal entre os anos de 2018 a 2023. A análise dos artigos demonstrou resultados significativos sobre a importância das intervenções farmacêuticas na melhoria de parâmetros bioquímicos (hemoglobina glicada, glicose plasmática em jejum, glicose pós-prandial de 2 horas e nos níveis de colesterol LDL) e fisiológicos (pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica), bem como na compreensão do autocuidado, no entendimento sobre a patologia e, também, na adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso. Nesse contexto, pode-se ressaltar a importância da atuação do farmacêutico no cuidado de pacientes com doenças crônicas como o diabetes tipo 2, em virtude dos resultados positivos na melhoria do quadro clínico dos pacientes, assim como na qualidade de vida dos mesmos.
IMPLEMENTASI PRINSIP JUST IN TIME PADA PROSES FABRIKASI DI PT PETROKIMIA GRESIK
Authors: Fahmi Sholeh Aldimiyyathi  , Sapto Rahardjo  , Moh. Agung Surianto
Published: December 2023

Proses fabrikasi didefinisikan sebagai bagian dari kegiatan suatu perusahaan  yang berorientasi pada pemenuhan aspek material dengan tahapan akhirnya berupa produksi barang jadi sebagai bagian dari beberapa material. Pada prosesnya, fabrikasi tentu membutuhkan prinsip dan pertimbangan yang cukup matang dan tepat untuk memaksimalkan kinernya perusahaan itu sendiri. sebagaimana yang juga terjadi pada PT Petrokimia Gresik. Perusahaan tersebut merupakan pabrik pupuk terbesar di Indonesia. Industri pupuk ini berada di daerah Gresik Jawa Timur tersebut juga memiliki proses fabrikasi di dalamnya. Kendala dalam segi keterlambatan produksi karena panjangnya proses yang harus ditempuh untuk sampai pada produksi serta keterlambatan mesin-mesin penunjang proses produksi masih menjadi polemik yang butuh penanganan guna memaksimalkan kinerja dan produktivitas perusahaan. Untuk itu, kajian ini berupaya menawarkan sebuah solusi alternatif dengan perbaikan manajemen dalam proses fabrikasi melalui penerapan prinsip just in time pada proses fabrikasi di PT Petrokimia Gresik. Melalui penerapan prinsip just in time peluang yang didapat di antaranya adalah memperkuat jaringan dengan supplier, meminimalisir biaya produksi dan yang paling penting adalah menghemat waktu produksi sehingga proses produksi lebih cepat.
META ANALISIS MANFAAT PENGGUNAAN BIAYA KUALITAS TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Nurhayat Rokhmat Wijaya  , Nadine Ramadhanty  , Sariah  , Maria Yovita R. Pandin  , Slamet Riyadi
Published: December 2023

Kualitas. merupakan dimensi kritis dalam persaingan bisnis yang memengaruhi daya saing perusahaan. Biaya kualitas, termasuk produksi dan perbaikan cacat, berperan penting dalam pengendalian kualitas produk. Kualitas yang tinggi dapat. meningkatkan. pangsa. pasar. dan. nilai. penjualan, serta mengurangi biaya, sehingga meningkatkan profitabilitas perusahaan. Dengan merujuk kepada kejadian. tersebut, peneliti. menjalankan meta analisis dengan mempertimbangkan tujuan penelitian, variabel, objek penelitian, populasi/sampel penelitian, metode pengumpulan. data-, dan instrumen analisis-yang-diterapkan. Penelitian ini dimaksudkan guna. memahami juga. mengulas kemajuan dalam penelitian-seputar system, tingkat sistem. dan profitabilitas. Metode yang diterapkan dalam penelitian ini adalah meta-analisis. Meta.-analisis adalah evaluasi terhadap beberapa temuan penelitian. pada isu yang serupa. Data analisis yang menjadi dalam fokus penelitian. ini adalah dokumen. tertulis yang membahas manfaat biaya kualitas, seperti artikel jurnal, yang dinilai berdasarkan keterkaitannya dengan tema. penelitian. Metode analisis data yang diterapkan mencakup analisis data kuantitatif menggunakan presentase, serta analisis data kualitatif untuk data. yang dihasilkan dari analisis deskriptif. pada 20 penelitian/yang memeriksa dampak biaya kualitas terhadap profitabilitas. Hasil temuan dari meta.-analisis, yang didasarkan pada tujuan penelitian, variabel penelitian, populasi penelitian, teknik pengumpulan data, dan alat. analisis, berdasarkan kategori. sistem biaya kualitas dapat memberikan kontribusi saat menilai restasi optimal dalam profitabilitas perusahaan.
AN ANALYSIS OF POLITENESS STRATEGIES USED BY ANIES BASWEDAN’S SPEECH ON METRO TV “GAGASAN UNTUK INDONESIA LEBIH BAIK”
Authors: Dwi Santoso  , Nila Aulia
Published: December 2023

Politeness strategies are ways that used by someone to convey her/his utterances politely. This study applied a qualitative descriptive approach. This study aims to examine the politeness strategies used by Anies Baswedan on Metro Tv. The source of data of this study was obtained from youtube. The collected data is assessed using Brown and Levinson's (1987). Politeness Strategies theory to find out the types of politeness strategy and its sub-strategies. After analyzing the data, the researchers concluded that there are four types of politeness strategies found in the speech on Metro Tv with the titel “Gagasan Untuk Indonesia Lebih Baik”
GAMBARAN PERSEPSI PERNIKAHAN PADA PEREMPUAN DEWASA MUDA DENGAN LATAR BELAKANG ORANG TUA BERCERAI DAN FATHERLESS
Authors: Putri Diana  , Agustina
Published: December 2023

Setiap anak perempuan membutuhkan keluarga yang utuh untuk tahap perkembangannya, namun dalam kehidupan tidak semua anak perempuan dapat memiliki dan tumbuh di dalam keluarga yang utuh di dalam hidupnya, hal ini salah satunya disebabkan karena perceraian orang tuanya. Perceraian orang tuanya terkadang menyebabkan tidak hanya anak perempuan harus tumbuh tanpa keluarga secara utuh di dalam hidupnya tetapi juga harus tumbuh tanpa sosok ayah yang aktif secara fisik maupun psikologis. Hal inilah yang biasanya disebut dengan fatherless atau father absence. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menelusuri mengenai bagaimana persepsi pernikahan pada perempuan dewasa muda yang memiliki latar belakang orang tua bercerai dan fatherless. Responden penelitian merupakan empat perempuan dewasa muda dengan rentang usia 20-35 tahun. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi kasus yang akan mengeksplor dua kasus. Kasus pertama merupakan orang tua bercerai, dan kasus kedua merupakan fatherless.  Teknik pengumpulan data diperoleh dari wawancara mendalam dengan menggunakan pedoman wawancara yang sesuai dengan teori tiga aspek persepsi pernikahan. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa perempuan dewasa muda dengan kondisi fatherless karena perceraian orang tua menunjukkan persepsi pernikahan yang memiliki kesimpulan aspek pengetahuan dan aspek penilaian yang negative, dan pada sedangkan untuk aspek harapan terbagi antara positif dan negative. Faktor yang memengaruhi persepsi pernikahan pada empat subjek berasal dari pengalaman atau informasi masa lalu yang dirasakan oleh ke-empat subjek.
IMPROVEMENT OF THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING SYSTEM MILITARY SERVANTS IN THE CONTEXT OF TRANSFORMATION SYSTEMS OF MILITARY EDUCATION
Authors: YAKYMENKO Serhii , HYKALO Yurii
Published: December 2023

The article reveals the essence of the transformation of the military education system according to international standards. It was revealed that it should become the basis for improving the quality of training of military specialists, ensuring national interests and strengthening the country's defense capabilities. It was found that the problems of public administration in the defense sphere, the functioning of the higher education system were studied by domestic scientists, but in the context of the transformation of the military education system, the issue of improving the system of professional training of military personnel based on international standards requires consideration. Improving the system of professional training of military personnel is a complex and multifaceted process, important for ensuring the effective work of military units and the security of the country as a whole, which requires the joint efforts of military commands, scientists and specialists in the field of education. It was determined that efforts should be directed to the creation of an innovative educational environment that will contribute to the maximum disclosure of the internal capabilities of cadets, trainees and students. As a result of the professional training of servicemen, it is expected that they will develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform combat tasks. The implementation of innovative teaching methods can be aimed at solving these problems. It was concluded that in connection with changes in the modern military sphere, the system of professional training of military personnel needs constant improvement. The main task of which is the development of military personnel necessary competencies for the effective performance of their duties. Among the areas of improvement of the professional training system, it is important to review teaching methods and introduce innovations into the education system. One of these innovative methods is the after-action review (AAR) method. It allows you to analyze and evaluate the results of military operations, identify errors and shortcomings in military training, and develop new strategies and tactics for further work.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SYSTEM OF MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN THE TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES
Authors: KULYK Andrii
Published: December 2023

The article examines the process of decentralization as a basis for the implementation of reforms in education, which are due to the entry of Ukraine into the European educational space. It was revealed that over the years of implementation of the administrative reform in the communities, the experience of effective management of education has been gained; a new methodical service system was created; there was an understanding of the need to discuss the issue of the quality of education with parents, teachers, and the public. After all, the issues of the quality of education remain relevant even in such a difficult period that Ukraine is currently experiencing. It was found that the education quality system is impossible without a modern, comprehensive system of assessment of both the quality of education as a whole and all its components separately. The vision of the future of education and science of Ukraine, as one of the strategic goals, defines the obligation for children to acquire quality education in accordance with the principles and approaches of the National Academy of Sciences. It was determined that the problems of assessing the quality of school education are discussed by practitioners of school management, who state that there are two directions of assessing the quality of school education. One is related to the development of quantitative analysis based on statistical observation data, external evaluation of educational achievements, the second - to the shift of priorities in evaluating the quality of school education from the process to the result. Also, in school education, there is a lack of development of an effective mechanism for measuring and evaluating the quality of elements of the educational process. The factors that, according to experts, principals, teachers and parents, have the greatest influence on the quality of education have been identified: cooperation between participants in the educational process; safe environment for children; sufficient qualification of teaching staff. It is justified that it is possible to assess the quality of education using monitoring procedures, the purpose of which is to forecast and plan the development of education; determination of the effectiveness of the use of community funds and resources; comparison of educational institutions of the same community. It was concluded that monitoring should be based on the principles of systematicity, expediency, transparency of monitoring procedures, responsible attitude to their activities of the subjects participating in the preparation and monitoring. Evaluation of monitoring results will reveal the effectiveness of the educational process, weaknesses and problems.
USE OF THE SITUATION APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY OF TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES
Authors: SHEVCHENKO Oleksandr
Published: December 2023

In Ukraine, in today's difficult conditions, it is necessary to use a set of modern tools for managing territorial communities for their further development. The article examines the essence of mechanisms of adaptability, stability and sustainability, which the management system of territorial communities should use to achieve successful functioning results in war conditions. Areas of adaptation of territorial communities to wartime conditions were considered, including: changing the territorial community management system; change in approaches to management; improvement of management technologies; introduction of management innovations aimed at improving the efficiency of local self-government bodies; stabilization of the community's financial condition due to the attraction of investors. It was found that three main approaches can be used to assess changes in the external environment of the functioning of territorial communities: systemic, process, situational, but it is better to focus on the last one. It is substantiated that constant monitoring of the situation in the community can help managers to respond quickly to changes, adjust their strategies in time, which will ensure the stability of territorial communities, which can be considered as the ability to adapt to crises and resist external challenges. It was emphasized that the challenges faced by the territorial communities from the first days of the full-scale invasion were: preservation of the effectiveness of the management system and their ability to fully function; protection of critical infrastructure facilities; provision of various types of supply; ensuring defense and law and order; ensuring the functioning of the civil protection system in conditions of threat; the ability to evacuate the population and effectively regulate the mass movement of people into the community; preservation of financial and economic stability. It was concluded that the situational approach is an effective tool for managing the development of rural areas and ensuring the stability of territorial communities. Its use allows community leaders to solve problems depending on the specific situation, involve the public in the decision-making process, and constantly monitor the situation in their communities.
PERSONAL BRANDING AS A TOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF A TEACHER
Authors: KUDYRKO Olha
Published: December 2023

The article examines the essence and main aspects of the formation of personal branding in the context of the teacher's professional development. It was revealed that in the difficult conditions of the functioning of the educational environment, in which the concept of partner marketing and comprehensive focus on consumers is dominant today, the marketing subsystem occupies an important place as a component of the general management system of the organization. Marketing communications as an element of the market promotion strategy by ensuring presence and expanding awareness play a key role in shaping the competitive advantages of educational institutions. It was determined that the development of the organization's image indicators will serve to build trust in the educational institution and create a positive reputation. Accordingly, the key vector in forming a positive image is personal branding as a tool for the teacher's professional development. The key advantages of the development of a personal brand under the modern conditions of the educational sphere are analyzed. The algorithm of forming a personal brand is substantiated by identifying successive stages that will serve as step-by-step instructions for creating a brand. The practical aspects of using the main tools of personal brand development through the prism of the features of the teacher's image component are considered. Systematization of the basic rules and requirements for the creation of appropriate content in social networks, which will serve as a means of forming a teacher's personal brand in order to ensure the integration of the educational, educational and developmental educational process, has been carried out. The obtained results deepen the basic principles of developing a positive image of the educational institution in general, and the development of the theory of the formation of the teacher's own brand as an integrating element of the effective activity of the educational institution. Further research should be aimed at forming a practical toolkit for the development of a teacher's personal brand, which will provide not only the opportunity to create an individual competitive offer on the labor market, but also serve as a tool for the teacher's professional development.
Emerging perspectives on RNA virus-mediated infections: from pathogenesis to therapeutic interventions
Authors: Mohanty Pratik , Panda Poojarani , Acharya Rakesh Kumar , Pande Babita , Bhaskar LVKS , Verma Henu Kumar
Published: December 2023

RNA viruses continue to pose significant threats to global public health, necessitating a profound understanding of their pathogenic mechanisms and the development of effective therapeutic interventions. This manuscript provides a comprehensive overview of emerging perspectives on RNA virus-mediated infections, spanning from the intricate intricacies of viral pathogenesis to the forefront of innovative therapeutic strategies. A critical exploration of antiviral drugs sets the stage, highlighting the diverse classes of compounds that target various stages of the viral life cycle, underscoring the ongoing efforts to combat viral infections. Central to this discussion is the exploration of RNA-based therapeutics, with a spotlight on messenger RNA (mRNA)-based approaches that have revolutionized the landscape of antiviral interventions. Furthermore, the manuscript delves into the intricate world of delivery systems, exploring inno-vative technologies designed to enhance the efficiency and safety of mRNA vaccines. By analyzing the challenges and advancements in delivery mechanisms, this review offers a roadmap for future research and development in this critical area. Beyond conventional infectious diseases, the document explores the expanding applications of mRNA vaccines, including their promising roles in cancer immunotherapy and personalized medicine approaches. This manuscript serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers alike, offering a nuanced perspective on RNA virus pathogenesis and the cutting-edge therapeutic interventions. By synthesizing the latest advancements and challenges, this review contributes significantly to the ongoing discourse in the field, driving the development of novel strategies to combat RNA virus-mediated infections effectively.