bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Criterios de ubicación de algoritmos de inteligencia computacional en la web de las cosas: Revisión sistemática de la literatura
Authors: Romero Parra LeidyCamilo Enrique , Niño Zambrano Miguel Ángel , Cobos Lozada Carlos Alberto
Published: February 2022

Objetivo: Determinar y caracterizar el estado actual del conocimiento acerca de los criterios de ubicación del procesamiento de datos, utilizando técnicas de inteligencia computacional en un Ecosistema de Objetos Inteligentes de la Web de las Cosas. Metodología: La revisión sistemática que se presenta a continuación se basa en los estudios realizados por Petersen y Kitchenham , se plantearon cuatro preguntas de investigación, se aplicó el método PICOC para identificar las palabras clave, se planteó una cadena de búsqueda y cuatro motores de búsqueda, se plantearon los criterios de inclusión y exclusión de estudios primarios, así como los criterios de evaluación de la calidad, la estrategia de extracción de datos y el método de síntesis. Resultados: Se lograron responder las cuatro preguntas de investigación planteadas, encontrando que la mayoría de los estudios carecen de una implementación en las tres ubicaciones analizadas y un único estudio que compara el desempeño obtenido por un algoritmo de inteligencia computacional al procesar información en distintas ubicaciones del ecosistema. Conclusiones: Se demostró la necesidad de continuar realizando estudios en el área de la localización del procesamiento en ecosistemas inteligentes utilizando técnicas de inteligencia computacional para el procesamiento en distintas ubicaciones. Además, se evidencia una necesidad en hacer un mayor énfasis en la comparativa del rendimiento obtenido al realizar implementaciones teniendo en cuenta distintas técnicas de inteligencia computacional.
The Summary of Treatment Protocol in motivational psychotherapy v1
Authors: Sahebdel Hosein , Tahan Mohammad
Published: February 2022

Reviewing the history of theories associated with psychotherapy establishes that motivational psychotherapy (MPT) has been centered on environmental mind, lies, selfishness, and rich mind, which are often rooted in previous theories but portrayed in an effectively different manner. MPT disapproves of most theories of psychotherapy, wherein psychoanalysts, exaggerating the past, place individuals in very deep holes and indoctrinate them with some disgusting lies, and in fact, instill truths in their own minds and suggest a difficult way to cope with them. The analytical method has been also exploited to reflect on the theory of MPT. The results of this study revealed that MPT, recruiting the concept of rich mind, opens a new path for clients to effortlessly remove many problems in order to reach perfection and nurture their soul.
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for the Detection of Chlorpyrifos (an Organophosphate Pesticide)
Authors: Altaf Rafia , Ullah Zafran , Darko Daniel Amoako , Iqbal Asif , Khan Muhammad Shahzeb , Asif Muhammad
Published: February 2022

Chlorpyrifos belongs to an organophosphate pesticides group that is frequently used to increase the yield of crops by controlling plant and pests-related diseases. Chlorpyrifos contaminates the environment and cause diseases to the human population. Molecularly imprinting technology lead to the development of molecularly imprinted polymers having templated oriented cavities with high selectivity, sensitivity, stability, and portability. Our review article aims to provide a collective study related to pesticides detection through molecularly imprinted polymers with existed constraints and necessary potential facets are discussed.
Spatial-temporal and Factors Influencing the Distribution of Biodiversity: A Review
Authors: Gizachew Girma
Published: February 2022

Ecosystem health and the accomplishment of the Sustainable Development Goals require biodiversity. However, the causes of biodiversity loss, as well as regional differences in their repercussions, remain poorly understood. We focused on the regional and temporal aspects that influence biodiversity distribution. Though transportable data is rarely convenient for providing accurate images of the proportions and distribution of all components of various ecosystems, there are certain patterns and strategies that call producers will employ to obtain useful assumptions of both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. The purpose of this term paper is to conduct systematic reviews to reflect the biodiversity distribution of different spatial and temporal dimensions in the biodiversity of plant species, animal species, microorganisms, and ecosystem diversity and the factors affecting biodiversity. Biodiversity is best defined by the patterns of the world around us, and these patterns are the source for understanding biodiversity. The distribution of biodiversity is uniform and inconsistent around the world. Therefore, the shift from the equator to the poles reduced biodiversity. These show that, unlike temperate regions, the tropics have more solar energy, water availability, and a relatively constant and predictable environment. The distribution of biodiversity is affected by a variety of environmental factors, including regional geological history, environmental stability, ecosystem productivity, habitat heterogeneity and suitability, competition, and predation. Therefore, understanding the spatial and temporal distribution of biodiversity is urgently needed to develop short-term and long-term resource management strategies, and biodiversity education and training activities are innovative.
Quality of life of adults with hearing loss: social aspects
Authors: Zhuravlev Anton S.
Published: February 2022

Hearing loss is one of the most pressing problems of a modern person, which is reflected not only in high prevalence rates, but also in a wide range of social problems associated with hearing disorders. The author notes that the most important conditions for improving the quality of life of patients with hearing loss, in addition to the need to search for effective methods of treatment, is the provision of their rehabilitation (compensatory adaptation) with the help of hearing aids and/or the use of hearing aids based on scientific literature analysis. In addition to the clinical tasks of hearing correction to ensure a high quality of life, providing a wide range of social support measures for this group of patients seems necessary. First of all, the author notes the need for measures aimed at improving the quality of life of a person with hearing impairments (providing employment opportunities, financial support, hearing aids, and social and psychological support) and expanding the practice of outreach work with the population, potentially contributing to an increased level of awareness of citizens about hearing impairment problems. The author also notes the need for timely access to medical care and contributing to reducing persistent stigma against people with hearing impairment in the Russian society.
Analysis of the 2021 Semangko Bay Earthquake Sequence in Southern Sumatra, Indonesia, Using Broadband Seismic Network Data
Authors: Supendi Pepen , Widiyantoro Sri , Rawlinson Nicholas , Wibowo Adhi , Priyobudi Priyobudi , Palgunadi Kadek Hendrawan , Nugraha Andri Dian , Imran Iswandi , Marliyani Gayatri Indah , Daryono Daryono , Prayitno Bambang Setiyo , Sadly Muhammad , Karnawati Dwikorita , Sari Novita , Sugiharto Anton
Published: February 2022

Beginning on 30 June 2021, hundreds of earthquakes were detected beneath Semangko Bay in southernmost Sumatra, which is located adjacent to the Sunda Strait, a narrow sea passage that separates the islands of Java and Sumatra. A number of these earthquakes were large enough to be felt by people living in the city of Lampung, some 100 km to the east. In terms of magnitude and temporal distribution, the earthquakes did not follow a typical mainshock–aftershock sequence because the onset was marked by a cluster of five earthquakes with local magnitudes that ranged between 4.2 and 4.6, followed by a rapid decay in the number of detected events. We have relocated 254 of the 258 earthquakes that were recorded between 30 June and 14 July 2021, with a local magnitude range between ML 0.9 and 4.6, using the double-difference relocation method (hypoDD); focal mechanisms were also determined for a subset of events with a magnitude >4. Our results show that the seismicity pattern and focal mechanism solutions are more consistent with a multiple event episode caused by the rupture of several antithetic faults that have a similar strike to the west Semangko fault in southernmost Sumatra rather than a single fault plane. These faults appear to be part of a small graben system located beneath Semangko Bay, which was likely activated by ongoing extension in the Sunda Strait.
Characterization of Swarm and Mainshock–Aftershock Behavior in Puerto Rico
Authors: Ventura-Valentín Wilnelly , Brudzinski Michael R.
Published: February 2022

The recent Indios, Puerto Rico earthquake sequence has drawn attention, as the increased seismicity rate in this area was unprecedented. The sequence began on 28 December 2019, caused a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on 7 January 2020, and remained active over a year later. This sequence fits the nominal definition of an earthquake swarm in that it had an abrupt onset, a sustained high rate of seismicity without a clear triggering mainshock or evidence for Omori decay, and a lack of adherence to Bath’s law. However, the sequence also had several prominent mainshock–aftershock (MS–AS) sequences embedded within it. We applied three-station waveform cross correlation to the early part of this sequence using the Puerto Rico Seismic Network (PRSN) catalog as templates, which confirmed the mixture of swarm and MS–AS patterns. In an effort to place this intriguing sequence in the context of the previous seismicity in Puerto Rico, we investigated the existence of swarms and MS–AS sequences recorded by the PRSN since 1987 by identifying sequences with increased seismicity rate when compared to the background rate. About 59 sequences were manually verified and characterized into swarms or MS–AS. We found that 58% of the sequences follow traditional swarm patterns and 14% adhere to traditional MS–AS behavior, whereas 29% of the sequences have a mixture of both swarm and MS–AS behaviors. These findings suggest that it is not unusual for the Indios sequence to have a mixture of both the characteristics. In addition, the detection of many swarms distributed over a broad area of the subduction interface indicates stress heterogeneity and low-coupling consistent with prior studies indicating that the potential for a magnitude ∼8 megathrust earthquake along the Puerto Rico trench is unlikely.
ORGANIZING TARGETED TEAM TRAINING OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
Authors:   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Kislov A. G.
Published: February 2022

The article casts doubt upon the appropriateness of mass multi- and transprofessionalism, including management integration into education, as well as the transition of vocational trainers and other vocational education teachers to freelance. The article offers a targeted on-site-and-distance form of organizing modern professional and pedagogical education to preserve its basic principles.
PROFESSIONAL AND PEDAGOGICAL DEFICITS OF TEACHERS IN THE SYSTEM OF SECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION: RESEARCH RESULTS
Authors:   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Konovalov А. А. , Chebykina I. V. ,   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University, Ekaterinburg, Russia
Published: February 2022

The article presents the results of a study conducted in order to reveal the priority directions of professional and pedagogical activity of pedagogical specialists in secondary vocational education institutions in relation to the value orientation. The problems arising in the implementation of these directions are identified. The main goals of the professional activity of vocational teachers and trainers and the existing professional deficits in the professional and pedagogical sphere are determined. The results of the study allow to develop the most important directions for improving the process of vocational teacher training, including individual methodological assistance.
SOFT-COMPETENCIES AS A RESULT OF VOCATIONAL TEACHERS TRAINING
Authors:   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Sharov A. A. , Zavodchikov D. P. ,   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Osipova I. V. ,   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University, Ekaterinburg, Russia
Published: February 2022

The article analyzes the concepts of “competence”, “soft skills” and presents the comparative analysis of these concepts in the psychological and pedagogical literature and regulatory documents. An expanded interpretation of the concept of softcompetence – as a universal competence of the Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Education (3++) is proposed. The possibility of using this approach to evaluate the training of vocational education teachers is considered.
SIGNIFICANT FACTORS INFLUENCING THE MODERN IMAGE OF A COLLEGE TEACHER
Authors:   College of Electrical Power and Mechanical Engineering, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Soloveva O. E. , Chapaeva M. V. ,   College of Electrical Power and Mechanical Engineering, Ekaterinburg, Russia
Published: February 2022

The image of a teacher of secondary vocational education is considered. The article determines factors that influence the image and determine the existing gap between the requirements of modern production in the conditions of advanced training and the real capabilities of educational organizations. The importance of proficiency of college teachers in soft-competencies, information and communication technologies, and the development of digital literacy is highlighted.
Galician Wild Ponies. Socio-Economic Context and Environmental Benefits: Galicia Area Report and Case Study for GrazeLIFE (LIFE18 PRE NL 002)
Authors: Fagúndez Jaime , Lagos Laura , Cortés Vázquez José Antonio , Canastra Flávia
Published: February 2022

The University of A Coruña is partner of the GRAZELIFE LIFE preparatory project (LIFE 18 PRE/NL002). We contributed to the main aim of the project of promoting sustainable grazing by large herbivores, with the study of the particular case of Galician wild ponies as a natural grazing semi-wild land use model, and alternative land uses of short and long-term afforestation, extensive grazing and abandonment. We selected two sub-areas in Galicia representing different situations in dominant land uses and the wild ponies’ system. Xistral, in the north, is a protected Natura 2000 site covered by wet heaths and bogs, ponies are owned by commoners that are mainly cattle farmers. Groba, in the south, is a drier area with dominance of forestry use and high frequency of wildfires, where ponies are owned by non-professional farmers. We performed twenty personal semi-structured interviews with pony owners, land owners and related experts from different sectors (afforestation, tourism, conservation NGOs), and performed two focus groups. We discussed topics such as their relation with ponies, the challenges they face, their demands and feelings on the policies, including CAP subsidies or compensations for wolf attacks, and their expectations for the future. In the field, we selected representative stands of each land use model in each sub-area and performed a systematic record of plant species, measures of plant biomass, and collected soil samples. Measures were used as proxies of biodiversity changes, carbon storage and wildfire risk, to compare between the selected models.
Examining the Relationship Between Monitoring Learner Progress and Course Learning Outcomes Achievement
Authors: Elaraby Shimaa , Hassan Mona
Published: February 2022

Students of the first-year nursing program were recently experienced continuous and formative assessment through their training program. This is to improve the achievement of the students and the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs). Therefore, the aim of the current study was to investigate the relationship between monitoring studentsâ€™ performance through continuous and formative assessments, student, and CLOs achievements. The study revealed a significant increase in the studentsâ€™ marks in all assessment methods after the mid-semester exams. In addition, the CLOs achievement is increased when the students got feedback.
Is Life Insurance Crucial to Society and the Economy? Evidence from Asian Countries both before and after the Global Financial Crisis
Authors: Hassan Fatin Aminah
Published: February 2022

Life insurance is not merely vital for the economic development of a country but also the health of an individual’s financial circumstances. This study examines the income elasticity of life insurance consumption and the impact of life insurance markets on economic growth in 22 Asian countries from 2001 to 2016. According to a panel data analysis of life insurance demand, it is inelastic in proportion to GDP per capita, implying that the product is a necessity for Asians. Furthermore, the results of a life insurance growth analysis conducted both before and after the 2007/2008 subprime crisis revealed that life insurance markets had a significant impact on economic growth. The findings showed the region’s life insurance industry was hit hard by the crisis and shed more than 10% of its market value relative to the economy. This work provides a valuable reference and recommendations for corporations and government sectors to strengthen these countries’ life insurance markets.
The kinetic research of hydrolysis in the systems used in borohydride hydrogen power engineering
Authors:   Saratov State University, Romanova Veronika Olegovna , Churikov Aleksei Vladimirovich ,   Saratov State University, Zapsis Konstantin Vasil'evich ,   Saratov State University, Gamayunova Irina Mikhailovna ,   Saratov State University, Churikov Mikhail Alekseevich ,   Saratov State University, Vasil'kov Mikhail Yur'evich ,   Saratov State University
Published: February 2022

The paper studies the influence of temperature (50–100°C) and alkalinity (C OH – = 2.33–9.53 M) of aqueous solutions on the hydrolysis (self-destruction) kinetics of borohydride ions BH4– Characteristic peculiarities of the kinetic curve have been established and formulae to approximate the temperature-concentration dependence of the hydrolysis rate are proposed. An increase in temperature leads to an increase in the rate constant k of borohydride hydrolysis, and the temperature dependence of k satisfactorily obeys Arrhenius' equation. The influence of solution alkalinity on the borohydride hydrolysis rate was explored. Within the temperature range studied, the k = f(C OH -) curve consists of two fragments, each with the prevalence of one of two different mechanisms (paths) of borohydride hydrolysis. In highly-alkaline aqueous solutions, non-catalytic hydrolysis mainly occurs, whose rate is determined by temperature, being pH-independent. At lower alkalinity, the hydrolysis rate sharply increases due to catalysis by H+ ions. A power dependence of k on the H+ concentration has been found; the point where the mechanisms are switched is determined by temperature.
The fast method of the available capacity diagnostics of the lead-acid battery
Authors:   JSC Buster, Aleshkin Andrei Aleksandrovich , Bubnov Yurii Ivanovich ,   JSC Buster, Protopopov Vladimir Khristaforovich ,   RESEARCH CENTER OF BTS OF MO, Yagnyatinskii Vladimir Matveevich ,   JSC NIISTA
Published: February 2022

Present article describes the method of operative diagnostics of available capacity of the lead-acid accumulator (battery) at 10 or 20-h discharge mode. This method is developed on the basis of mathematical model of process of the discharge of the lead-acid accumulator. This allows calculating the available capacity of the accumulator (battery) on the basis of measurement of function of a response to the set short-term test signal without necessity of carrying out the control discharge of the battery. Calculation of available capacity is carried out on the basis of the parameter which is responsible for discharge capacity of the accumulator (battery), a total electric charge of an active surface of a limiting electrode.
Dependence of the electrochemical characteristics of lithium-ion battery in the initial state and after Degradation of the structural parameters of the positive electrode
Authors:   JSC Saturn, Galkin Valerii Vladimirovich , Lanina Elena Vladimirovna ,   JSC Saturn, Shel'deshov Nikolai Viktorovich ,   Kuban State University
Published: February 2022

The study of the internal resistance of the lithium-ion battery designed and manufactured by JSC «Saturn» as the original, and after a long cycle life by pulse chronopotentiometry and electrochemical impedance was carried out. It is shown that the higher the hexagonal ordering of the material and the closer the degree of cation mixing to the optimal value, the less polarization resistance of the battery as original, and after a long cycle life. It was found that the less the original polarization resistance of the battery, the more its cyclic life.
The study of the electrochemical and electrical properties of the potassium polytitanate intercalated by AgI using impedance spectroscopy
Authors:   The Saratov State Technical University of Gagarin Yu. A., Telegina Oksana Stanislavovna , Goffman Vladimir Georgievich ,   The Saratov State Technical University of Gagarin Yu. A., Gorokhovskii Aleksandr Vladilenovich ,   The Saratov State Technical University of Gagarin Yu. A., Kompan Mikhail Evgen'evich ,   Physics and Technology Institute of A. F. Ioffe of RAS, Tret'yachenko Elena Vasil'evna ,   The Saratov State Technical University of Gagarin Yu. A., Gorshkov Nikolai Vyacheslavovich ,   The Saratov State Technical University of Gagarin Yu. A., Kovnev Aleksei Vladimirovich ,   The Saratov State Technical University of Gagarin Yu. A.
Published: February 2022

The new composite material on the basis of polytitanates of potassium and the ionic conductor of iodide of silver with extremely high dielectric permeability is synthesized. Impedance and dielectric characteristics of the received material are investigated.
Accelerated charge method of the lead-acid batteries. 2. Constant current charge
Authors:   Scientific and Technological Center of JSC Elektrotyaga, Kamenev Yurii Borisovich , Shtompel' Georgii Alekseevich ,   Scientific and Technological Center of JSC Elektrotyaga, Skachkov Yurii Vasil'evich ,   1 Central Research Institute of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation
Published: February 2022

Strategy of the accelerated mode of the charge of the lead-acid batteries, including constant current charge to 80% state-of-charge and a pulse charge to 100% is considered. Various modes one — and two-stage constant current charges are studied in this work, and the estimation of influence of these modes on effectiveness ratio of a charge and a heat-up of batteries is yielded. The data, which allows reasonably choose the mode of the first stage of the accelerated charge to 80% state-of-charge, are presented.
Temperature dependence of polarization and corrosion characteristics of different aluminum alloys in alkaline electrolyte
Authors:   Joint Institute of high Temperatures of RAS (OIVT RAS), Zhuk Andrei Zinov'evich , Ilyukhina Anastasiya Vladimirovna ,   Joint Institute of high Temperatures of RAS (OIVT RAS), Ilyukhin Aleksei Sergeevich ,   Joint Institute of high Temperatures of RAS (OIVT RAS), Kleimenov Boris Vladimirovich ,   Joint Institute of high Temperatures of RAS (OIVT RAS)
Published: February 2022

Aluminum is one of the most energy-intensive materials, which is the base for the air-aluminum electrochemical generators (AA ECG) with a specific energy of 300 W·h/kg. Such generators can be considered as a promising source of energy for electric vehicle due to their advantages such as high energy, the possibility of organizing a closed cycle of aluminum production and use of heat generated by the AA ECG for heating the interior of the electric vehicle. The operation of AA ECG is most effective when aluminum alloys with indium in an alkaline electrolyte (with the addition of tin salts as a corrosion inhibitor) are used. The subjects of temperature influence on the anodic dissolution and aluminum corrosion and maximum power density are still not enough studied. This article is devoted to the study of the temperature effect on the anodic dissolution of aluminum and its alloys at the maximum achievable current density.
Activation of Students’ Cognitive Activity in the Context of Filling Educational Components with Health Preserving Content. Forming a Health Preserving Competence
Authors:   Uman State Pedagogical University, Kochubei Tetiana , Kravchuk Nelia ,   Uman State Pedagogical University, Melnykova Olha ,   Uman State Pedagogical University
Published: February 2022

A content analysis of the process of obtaining education by students, which shows that the traditional approach is ineffective in terms of forming their health preserving competence has been carried out. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to develop, scientifically substantiate and experimentally test the effectiveness of the methodology for forming a health preserving competence by activating students’ cognitive activity in the context of filling educational components with health preserving content. In the course of the study, the empirical methods such as pedagogical observation, interviews, surveys, questionnaires, a project method, tests, and mathematical statistics methods have been used. The methodology for forming a health preserving competence in future teachers in the process of professional training has been developed, tested and put into practice, which has ensured the optimization of this process. The proposed by the authors and experimentally tested pedagogical condition. The obtained findings have proved the originality, effectiveness of implementing the developed methodology in the practice of higher education institutions, as well as the practical feasibility and efficiency of the proposed step-by-step methodology. The evidence of this is that the high level has increased by 10% of EG students and by 0.8% of CG students with a difference of <9.2%. Accordingly, the sufficient level has increased by 12% in EG students and by 3.1% in CG students with a difference of <8.9%. The average level has decreased by 7.0% in EG students and by 1% in CG students with a difference of <6%. Finally, the low level has decreased by 87% in EG students and by 28% CG, which indicates the effectiveness of the proposed pedagogical condition.
Foreign Language as an Element of the Content of Professional Preparation of Future Civil Engineers in Ukraine
Authors:   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Dubinina Natalya , Zaytseva Olga ,   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Maryanko Yanina ,   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Kartel Tеtiana ,   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Syvokin Hanna ,   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Published: February 2022

The article is devoted to the issues of the foreign language programme content in the preparation of future civil engineers to the educational and future professional activity. The content and the role of foreign language in the above-mentioned type of training are described. The purpose of the article is to create a programme scheme in the form of four units that will be invariant for all faculties and specialties of the Odesa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture and similar institutions by summarizing the experience of domestic and foreign institutions of higher education. To this end, we used methods of subject analysis of the content of education in Ukrainian and foreign universities and methods of relevant selection of didactic material. Generalization of invariant and obligatory educational components and pedagogical modelling were used at creation of the scheme. The study resulted in development of a four-unit system: general education unit (basic knowledge of English); special unit (knowledge of major academic field, in this case civil engineering); culturological unit (general cultural and intercultural preparation for communication); business unit (ability to conduct business negotiations and solve non-engineering practical and economic issues). The international significance of the article lies in the fact that the developed scheme can become a basis for software development and its further diversification in countries with a transformative state of education.
Motivation Discourse of Student's Personality in Educational Activity
Authors:   Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor of Pedagogical Department, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Vasiuk Oksana , Vygovska Svitlana ,   Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Docent, Associate Professor of Pedagogical Department, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Malyshevskyi Oleh ,   Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor at Vocational Education and Technologies on Profiles Department, Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, Nychkalo Nellia ,   Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Academician, National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine, Malyshevska Iryna ,   Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor of Special Education Department, Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, Zorochkina Tetiana ,   Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Assistant Professor of Primary Educational Department, Bohdan Khmelnytsky Cherkasy National University
Published: February 2022

The article provides theoretical and methodological aspects of motivating students to study in higher education establishment. It is proved that motivation is the system of complementary motives formed and manifested in the activities. The aim of this article is to study the characteristics of educational motivation of students of higher education with the allocation of leading motives. The article emphasizes that the motives for “learning knowledge” and “mastering the profession” are the leading motives for students. Less significant is the motive “getting a diploma” and that success affects students' learning motivation. Studying motivation is defined as a form of motivation that is a part of studying and educational activities. They are determined the following motives of student learning: cognitive, broad social, pragmatic, professional-axiological, aesthetic, status-positional, communicational, traditional-historical, utilitarian-practical, educational-cognitive, social and personal prestige, unconscious, etc. During the study it was found that success is not always determinative in motivation to study. Respondents’ answers to the open questions of the questionnaire were controversial. Certain personal qualities were called by some students as the ones that promote studying, while the other respondents want to get rid of them. This suggests that motivation in studying is affected by student’s character and his or her personal qualities.
Specifics of Self-Organization of Student’s Educational Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Zaporizhzhia National University, Gorban Galyna , Guba Natalya ,   Zaporizhzhia National University, Mosol Natalya ,   Zaporizhzhia National University, Hrandt Victoriia ,   Zaporizhzhia National University, Lukasevych Oksana ,   Zaporizhzhia National University
Published: February 2022

Education is one of the most severely impacted sectors by Covid-19. One of the problems in the context of the organization and implementation of distance learning is the readiness of students to self-organize their learning activities. The issue of self-organization has been the focus of this article. Analysis and generalization of various studies show that in the conditions of quarantine, the effectiveness of learning directly depends on the processes of self-organization. To activate the process of self-organization, the student should initiate the process of the activity itself, and then update personal priorities to achieve the goal according to value dominants, motives, meanings, and prospects. The basic psychological and pedagogical concepts of self-organization have been analyzed. The role of the self-organization of educational activity in the student's academic success has been discussed. It was proved that formed self-organization of educational activity is a system-forming characteristic of the individual, which determines the value readiness of a student for independent lifelong learning, provides a high level of adaptability in the conditions of social and economic changes, and the ability to develop new technologies and new models of social interaction and behavior. The analysis has provided key insights into phenomena of self-organization in general and student’s self-organization of educational activity in particular. Based on the study and the practical experience of the authors, the model of self-organization of independent work of students has been presented. It comprises seven main blocks: introductory; actualization of knowledge; reflexive; competencies; diagnostic-reflexive; programming; self-education.
Some Peculiarities of Integrating Visual Literacy into the System of Modern Education
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnik National University, Dyak Tetiana , Halchenko Maksym ,   National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Ilina Antonina ,   Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, Kyiv, Ukraine, Ilina Galina ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Ivanova Nataliia ,   Іnstitution of higher education "Lutsk Pedagogical College" of Volyn Regional Council, Lutsk, Ukraine, Levchenko Olena ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lviv, Ukraine
Published: February 2022

The study substantiates the importance of the application of visual literacy in the modern educational process in the era of dynamic development of information and digital technologies. The paper analyses their coming into everyday existence of society, which became a prerequisite for the formation of a digital person, Homo Digitalis. Having moved away from written culture, he was actively involved in the process of modern communication, which is mainly a culture of image and sound. In course of research the modern student is revealed to constantly use acquisition of the multimedia language of the screen, significantly complementing the textual educational content with visual images. The problems of modern education are described in the context of the potential of digital culture, where the student faces audio-visual environment. The assertion of digital socialization shapes a digital identity of Homo Digitalis, which independently creates and controls his own informal educational strategies, the implementation of which requires a new kind of literacy. Discovering the essence of the concept of literacy corresponding to its other narratives revealed the meaning and purpose of visual literacy. The importance of its separation is caused by the inherent for the digital society gap between verbal and visual cultures, the growth of experience of human interaction with the virtual environment. Visual literacy develops the ability to think and express thoughts through images. Furthermore, the knowledge that characterizes visually literate students is revealed, arguments in favour of the screen definition of visual literacy are distinguished, its standards are identified and analysed as well. The research findings prompt the conclusion that modern education should orient teachers and students to new ways and factors of the educational process, where visual literacy is highly ranked. Its active implementation provides prospects for further improvement of education and productive person’s development.
The Peculiarities of Verbalisation of Emotions by the Teachers in Distance Learning
Authors:   National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kanibolotska Maria , Dergach Marharita ,   Khortytsia National Academy, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Melnyk Alina ,   National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Fedorov Mykola ,   Bohdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University, Melitopol, Ukraine
Published: February 2022

The purpose of the study is to identify and categorise the lexical units denoting teachers’ emotions in the context of distance learning during the COVID-19 lockdown. Research methods: discourse and content analysis, categorisation, questionnaire “The emotional aspects and attitudes of teachers to various aspects of reform in secondary education”. The sample consisted of 413 teachers (90.3% female) who participated in an online survey. Teachers taught at different educational levels (i.e., elementary, middle and secondary schools). They completed self-report questionnaire that assessed their feelings towards remote learning. Predominantly positive and sthenic emotions (interest and joy) were reported regarding distance learning. The perception of online learning as the only possible form has changed teachers’ discourse regarding interaction with students: there was a shift from positive emotions towards negatively marked asthenic lexical units (disappointment, anxiety and disapproval). The emotional component of teachers’ attitudes towards online learning was characterised as undifferentiated in the beginning of distance learning. As teachers’ involvement in online learning increased, the share of respondents with an indifferent attitude decreased, while the share with a positive attitude towards this innovation - increased. Teachers’ discourse is characterised by a positive emotional connotation at the start of online learning; however, the awareness of the inevitability of such a format led to the predominance of negatively marked, asthenic emotions. A decrease was measured in the frequency of such lexical units such as “interest” and “joy”, while “confidence in oneself” has sharply increased.
Challenges in the Career Decision Process for Teenagers from Disadvantaged Areas
Authors:   Lecturer PhD, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, Mareş Gabriel , Cojocariu Venera-Mihaela ,   Professor PhD, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, Cîrtiţă-Buzoianu Cristina ,   Associate Professor PhD, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău
Published: February 2022

The main scope of the paper is identifying some categories of challenges in career decision process for teenagers from disadvantaged areas. The study purposes are as follows: 1. identifying the decisive factors influencing the career decision and their power in students’ choices; 2. establishing the information resources considered by the students as being useful in choosing their future career; 3. raising students’ awareness of the connection between their school training / career decision and the pandemic context; 4. the impact of training sources and resources on the career decision acknowledged by the students; 5. identifying the students’ position towards their future personal /professional development. The research was conducted by applying an online questionnaire to a group of 11th and 12th Grade students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The study results will outline how high school students in the target group shape their perception on choosing their future career (including the influence of the elements specific to the pandemic context ) and what resources they use in determining their future career path. The collected data will be considered the basis for the improvement both of future counselling actions with young people from the same category of beneficiaries and of the methodological tools serving these purposes.
Comparing Research Training of Social Workers in the USA and Western Europe: Ukrainian Perspective
Authors:   Uzhhorod National University, Povidaichyk Oksana , Averina Kateryna ,   Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University, Protas Oksana ,   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Vynogradova Olena ,   Municipal Establishment "Kharkiv Humanitarian-Pedagogical Aсademy" of the Kharkiv Regional Council, Alieksieienko Tetiana ,   Institute of Problems on Education of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine, Kulyk Ivanna ,   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
Published: February 2022

The article studies how the USA and Western Europe organize research training of social workers, traces its key trends and analyzes the ways of organizing and motivating students towards such activities. By comparing and discovering common methodical trends in Europe and the USA, one can identify the practical experience Ukraine needs. The analysis of relevant scientific literature and teaching practice in higher education institutions abroad shows that the above-mentioned approaches are mostly associated with module-based learning in its various modifications. Its system-forming link is independent work of students, including research activities. At the same time, professional functions of university teachers shift towards determining general areas of specialist training (elaboration of module-based programmes), supervising independent work of students (counselling based on an individual approach) and maintaining links between research activities and practice. The international relevance of the article lies in the possibility of improving research training in developing countries due to US and European experience. Furthermore, there is an opportunity to overcome traditional (over-theoretical) approaches to research training of social workers.
The Social Benefits of a City Whitewater Park
Authors: Schmidt Karl , Martin Bruce , Buckley Geoffrey , Szolosi Andrew
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine the social benefits whitewater paddlers derive from a city whitewater park. Many communities are investing great sums of time and money in the development of whitewater parks, with the expectation that these parks will generate social benefits for park users and their surrounding communities (Moorman et al., 2007; Podolak, 2012). This study sought to determine the nature and scope of these benefits, framing social benefits in terms of Putnam’s (2000) notion of social capital. The researchers used a qualitative case study research design and means-end analysis to conduct the study. The Salida Whitewater Park in Salida, Colorado served as the site for this study, and interviews were conducted with 25 whitewater paddlers at this location. The findings reveal key themes identified in the data related to the notion of social capital, as well as the positive influence that whitewater parks can have in promoting the development and maintenance of social capital among park users and their surrounding communities.
Design Thinking as a Tool for Participatory and Transformative Translator Education
Authors: Klimkowski Konrad , Klimkowska Katarzyna
Published: February 2022

This article outlines the main tenets and the working cycle of Design Thinking, which is a problem-solving methodology. We argue that this methodology helps train qualities and skills that are particularly beneficial for students of translator education programmes. We recommend Design Thinking for translation teachers who subscribe to post-positivist, constructivist and other problem-based, participatory and collaborative educational approaches. The latter part of the article presents examples of classroom activities developed with the use of Design Thinking methodology. The activities focus mostly on communicative interactions between participants, since we believe that the major advantage of Design Thinking for the translation classroom is that it offers a structured scaffolding to improve classroom communication.
Freestanding Birth Centers
Authors: Alliman Jill , Bauer Kate , Williams Trinisha
Published: February 2022

Every childbearing person has the right to learn about all options for perinatal care provider and birth setting. To ensure an informed decision about their preferred birth plan, information should be provided either preconceptionally or in early pregnancy. Personal preferences and risk status should be considered in decision-making. Numbers of births in birth centers have doubled over past decade to almost 20,000 births per year. The evidence shows that childbearing people who participate in birth center care, even if they have only birth center prenatal care, experience better outcomes including lower rates of preterm birth, low birth weight births, and cesarean birth, and higher rates of breastfeeding when compared to people with similar risk profiles who receive typical perinatal care.
Carbon dioxide emission trends and environmental problems in Central Europe
Authors: Rabbi Mohammad Fazle
Published: February 2022

In this research, the effect of CO2 emission was measured in two different land-use types (Crop and Grassland) in Central European and V4 countries. The primary aim of this study is to identify the significant output of CO2 emissions from cropland and grassland. Secondary data collected from FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) between 2010 and 2017. Mann-Whitney U test and odds ratio used to study the differences between the two country groups, and Principal Component Analysis was applied to create a performance map regarding the emission. A General Additive Panel model has analyzed the influence of area sizes and the regional differences on emissions. Results showed that the effect of grassland size is the primary factor in CO2 emission. A significant difference can only be found between CEU and V4 countries regarding grassland size effect on CO2 emission under grassland, which was rather small in the case of the V4 group but explained a larger part of the variance the of CEU countries. The odds of having higher CO2 from cropland to grassland was 2.43 times in the case of V4 compared to CEU countries.
Le leadership des autorités locales en matière d'assainissement et d'hygiène : expériences et apprentissage de l'Afrique de l'Ouest
Authors: Melloni Gian
Published: February 2022

Entre juillet et octobre 2021, la Sanitation Learning Hub a travaillé avec des représentants des pouvoirs publics et des partenaires de développement pour mettre au point, diffuser et analyser des études de cas qui se penchaient sur le renforcement des autorités et des systèmes locaux dans quatre zones locales à travers l’Afrique de l’Ouest : au Bénin (commune de N’Dali), au Ghana (district municipal de Yendi), en Guinée (commune de Molota) et au Nigéria (circonscription de Logo). Cette note d’apprentissage partage les leçons apprises et les recommandations dégagés des études de cas et des trois ateliers participatifs qui ont suivi. Une version initiale de cette note a été révisée par les participants à l’initiative. Les premières sections décrivent les principales parties prenantes et les actions des autorités locales en matière d’HA ; ensuite l’étude se concentre sur les leviers et les obstacles au changement, avant de formuler des recommandations.