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Comparison of statistical and analytical hierarchy process methods on flood susceptibility mapping: In a case study of the Lake Tana sub-basin in northwestern Ethiopia
Authors: Wubalem Azemeraw , Tesfaw Gashaw , Dawit Zerihun , Getahun Belete , Mekuria Tamrat , Jothimani Muralitharan
Published: December 2021

The flood is one of the frequently occurring natural hazards within the sub-basin of Lake Tana. The flood hazard within the sub-basin of Lake Tana causes damage to cropland, properties, and a fatality every season. Therefore, flood susceptibility modeling in this area is significant for hazard reduction and management purposes. Thus, the analytical hierarchy process (AHP), bivariate (information value [IV] and frequency ratio [FR]), and multivariate (logistic regression [LR]) statistical methods were applied. Using an intensive field survey, historical document, and Google Earth Imagery, 1,404-flood locations were determined, classified into 70% training datasets and 30% testing flood datasets using a subset within the geographic information system (GIS) environment. The statistical relationship between the probability of flood occurrence and 11 flood-driving factors was performed using the GIS tool. The flood susceptibility maps of the study area were developed by summing all weighted aspects using a raster calculator. It is classified into very low, low, moderate, high, and very high susceptibility classes using the natural breaks method. The accuracy and performance of the models were evaluated using the area under the curve (AUC). As the result indicated, the FR model has better performance (AUC = 99.1%) compared to the AHP model (AUC = 86.9%), LR model (AUC = 81.4%), and IV model (AUC = 78.2%). This research finds out that the applied methods are quite worthy for flood susceptibility modeling within the study area. In flood susceptibility modeling, method selection is not a serious challenge; the care should tend to the input parameter quality. Based on the AUC values, the FR model is comparatively better, followed by the AHP model for regional land use planning, flood hazard mitigation, and prevention purposes.
Synergistic effects of halloysite nanotubes with metal and phosphorus additives on the optimal design of eco-friendly sandwich panels with maximum flame resistance and minimum weight
Authors: Kamarian Saeed , Yu Ruiwen , Song Jung-il
Published: December 2021

The present work addresses the optimal design of sandwich panels made of flax fabric (FF)/vinyl ester (VE) composite face sheets and honeycomb VE core. The sandwich structures are first optimized in terms of flammability by obtaining the best combination of ammonium polyphosphate (APP), halloysite nanotube (HNT), and magnesium hydroxide (MH) as three flame retardants (FRs). Using the Taguchi method and horizontal burning test, it is shown that [6, 3, and 3%] and [1, 0.5, and 0%] are the optimal combinations of APP, HNT, and MH for the face sheets and core, respectively. Cone calorimeter test results indicate that the optimal FR combinations significantly decrease the mass lost rate (MLR), heat rate release (HRR), total smoke release (TSR), and maximum average release heat emission (MARHE). The FR sandwich structures are then geometrically optimized under compressive loads based on their weight. Different failure modes are considered as the design constraints of the optimization problem. Imperialist competitive algorithm (ICA), as a powerful meta-heuristic algorithm, is implemented to considerably reduce the computational cost of the optimization process. The results of this study show that proper combinations of FR additives can increase the flame retardancy while decreasing the weight of sandwich panels.
N/S co-doped CoSe/C nanocubes as anode materials for Li-ion batteries
Authors: Cui Lifeng , Qi Haoyu , Wang Nannan , Gao Xin , Song Chunyu , Yang Jinghua , Wang Gang , Kang Shifeng , Chen Xiaodong
Published: December 2021

The transition metal selenide can be used as a potential material for the negative electrode of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) owing to its high density and conductivity. Unfortunately, a large volume change occurs in the transition metal selenide during the charging and discharging process, which eventually results in the poor rate performance and rapid capacity decay. In response to this, the N/S co-doped CoSe nanocubes (CoSe/C–NS) can be fabricated where the S-doped cobalt 2-methylimidazole (ZIF-67) as both sacrifice template and cobalt source to directly mix with selenium powder and followed by the annealing process. In the process, the carbon frameworks derived from ZIF-67 can establish a coating layer to protect the structure of materials, and simultaneously the N/S co-doping can enhance the conductivity and broaden the interlayer of frameworks. These can further accelerate the storage capacity and the Li+ insertion and deintercalation process. As a negative electrode material of LIBs, the CoSe/C–NS delivers the high capacity, high rate performance, and long-term cycle stability. This protocol opens up an approvable approach to fabricate efficient anode materials with persistent electrochemical stability in LIBs.
Asbestos Exposure Resulting from Cleaning and Maintenance Activities in Apartments with Asbestos-Containing Sprayed Ceiling Applications
Authors: Ewing William M. , DePasquale Christopher , Millette James R.
Published: December 2021

The third wave of asbestos disease is expected to result from exposures due to in-place asbestos-containing materials. Custodial and maintenance personnel are the likely population at greatest risk. This study was designed to measure exposures during the routine cleaning of three apartments with asbestos-containing sprayed ceiling application, and the replacement of a 2 ft. by 2 ft. (2′ × 2′) section of the ceiling in three different apartments. These exposures were compared with the concentration measured in the six apartments before any cleaning or maintenance activity. Two breathing zone samples were collected on the people performing the work. One of these samples was analyzed for fibers by National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Method 7400 and for asbestos fibers by transmission electron microscopy using the counting rules of NIOSH Method 7402. Area air samples collected inside the apartments before and during the activities were analyzed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) method. Air sampling conducted in the apartments without any activity (n = 12) did not exceed 0.002 asbestos structures per cubic centimeter (str/cc). Personal sampling conducted during the cleaning activities in three apartments found a range of 0.3–0.7 asbestos fibers (greater than 5 micrometers in length) per cubic centimeter (af/cc). Personal sampling conducted during the replacement of the ceiling sections in three apartments found a range of 0.8–1.8 af/cc during this work. Using the area sampling for comparison, the cleaning resulted in exposures 1,100 times higher than in the samples collected before work (2.2 str/cc vs. 0.002 str/cc); and, similarly, the maintenance activity resulted in exposures 6,800 times higher (13.6 str/cc vs. 0.002 str/cc).
ASTM International D22 Committee on Air Quality: Review of Recently Produced eLearning Modules and Current Plans for Future Modules
Authors: Ehrenfeld Frank E.
Published: December 2021

The demand for eLearning opportunities throughout various professions continues. This was especially evident throughout the recent Covid19 pandemic as travel, lodging, and training budget considerations were limited in many economies. ASTM International's eLearning group offers diverse and abundant training courses that cover ASTM standards worldwide. ASTM D22 has committed to providing effective eLearning modules for the environmental and occupational health and safety community. State-of-the-industry educational platforms through ASTM's Training and eLearning Department now feature ASTM's D22.07 E2356-18, Standard Practice for Comprehensive Building Asbestos Surveys. The process of selecting items for presentation, the formulation of content, and production development is discussed for the recently completed offering. Feedback from investigators who will employ these tools as well as the progression of concepts communicated by the D22.07 professionals who authored this informative course are detailed. In addition to the building survey module, a secondary suite of modules is now tracking through ASTM that include asbestos in settled dust analytical and engineering tools (ASTM D5755, Standard Test Method for Microvacuum Sampling and Indirect Analysis of Dust by Transmission Electron Microscopy for Asbestos Structure Number Surface Loading; ASTM D6480, Standard Test Method for Wipe Sampling of Surfaces, Indirect Preparation, and Analysis for Asbestos Structure Number Surface Loading by Transmission Electron Microscopy; and ASTM D7390, Standard Guide for Evaluating Asbestos in Dust on Surfaces by Comparison between Two Environments) and an eye toward future modules centered around asbestos in soil (ASTM D7521, Standard Test Method for Determination of Asbestos in Soil), vermiculite minerals, and natural occurrences of asbestos methods. ASTM has reported international interest through its Global Outreach program for these educational tools.
Size Separation of Amosite by Filtration and Shaking Methods
Authors: Lee Taekhee , Walker Rachel , Hummer Jon , Ashley Elizabeth , Mischler Steven
Published: December 2021

The objectives of this study are (1) to separate fibrous grunerite (amosite) by its length using filtration and shaking techniques utilized in a previous study and (2) to create two distinct length groups (short and long) of the amosite with higher output in a cost-effective way. The shaking system included an electrodynamic exciter, a linear power amplifier, and an audio-frequency signal generator and was attached to a cowl sampler as a funnel loaded with a polycarbonate filter. A suspension of amosite was passed through the 10-μm pore size polycarbonate filter in the shaking system and was transferred to a filtration system through five different pore sizes of polycarbonate membrane filters in series from the top: 10-, 5-, 2-, 1-, and 0.2-μm pore sizes. Each polycarbonate filter was tightly clamped with two conductive 25-mm spacers with a 25-mm stainless steel support screen to prevent leakage. The amosite length and diameter were manually measured with images from a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM). A sequence of fields was selected at random locations, and an image of each field was acquired. The length and width of approximately 500 fibers for each sample were measured with ImageJ software. Two significantly different length groups (short and long) of amosite were collected (p <0.05). Approximately 95% of separated amosite (n = 499) using the filtration system were shorter than 5 μm (short fiber group), and approximately 80% of separated amosite (n = 503) using the shaking system were longer than 5 μm (long fiber group).
Overview of the Geology of Cosmetic Talc Formation and Morphology of Amphiboles
Authors: Segrave Alan M.
Published: December 2021

Two cosmetic talc districts located in Val Chisone and Southern Vermont will be described regarding geologic formation and accessory mineral assemblages. Cosmetic talc is currently defined as having 98% or greater talc content. While uncommon in cosmetic talc ore, amphibole minerals, such as tremolite, may be found in rock assemblages adjacent to the talc. Classification of amphibole morphological features will be described for two categories: asbestiform and nonasbestiform.
Comparing Historical and Recent Accelerated Concerns Regarding Asbestos in Talc
Authors: Fitzgerald Sean M.
Published: December 2021

Recent findings of asbestos in talc and talcum-based products have blossomed into an apparent blitz of new information and political saber-rattling, including special meetings sponsored by regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), congressional subcommittee meetings in Washington, DC, and even international government meetings and forums throughout Europe and beyond. The relationship between the asbestos-forming minerals and talc, however, has been well recognized in the mineralogic community for more than 150 years. In fact, concern over asbestos in talc products rode close on the heels of some of the first testing proving the negative human health effects of asbestos exposure (e.g., Mount Sinai), with asbestos being found in consumer talcum products in the 1960s, 1970s, and sporadically over the past 50 years. Unfortunately, we were never able to codify a method to ensure that asbestos fibers, which causation experts inform us poses a real danger, are absent from talc and talc-based products. This paper documents what lessons we have learned, identifies what works and what does not work in the laboratory, and hopefully recognizes our mistakes in the hopes that, this time, we can harness the increased awareness to pave a road to a better system and avoid the mistakes and omissions of the past. Along with more familiar air, dust, water, and bulk methods, more arcane techniques, such as Addison-Davies reduction and Blount liquid separation (i.e., heavy liquid separation), shall be discussed as to their effectiveness to accurately determine tremolite-actinolite, anthophyllite, other amphiboles, and serpentine asbestos occurrence in sheet silicate mineral resources, such as talc.
Assessment of Naturally Occurring Asbestos and Cosmetic Talc: A Case Study
Authors: Segrave Alan M. , Paglietti Federica , Malinconico Sergio
Published: December 2021

This case study describes alleged asbestos exposure to a cosmetic talc product and potential exposure to naturally occurring asbestos. In particular, this paper highlights cases of amphibole occurrences (tremolite) in raw talc used for cosmetic products and the amphibole fluoro-edenite that is found environmentally in the volcanic rocks on the island of Sicily in Italy. A critical look at these two potential pathways for exposure supplemented by testing, epidemiological studies, and geology will be discussed.
Comitology and Delegation System in the European Union
Authors:   MGIMO University, Kaveshnikov Nikolay
Published: December 2021

The article addresses the system of comitology and delegation in the European Union. It explores such issues like evolution of comitology, contemporary procedures of the control over the European Commission in the process of elaboration of implementing and delegated acts, preferences of legislators regarding control procedures, factors determining the final choice among these procedures. The article shows that the system is based on the “police patrol” model.Should we consider the comitology / delegation procedures as a mechanism of control or discussion (deliberation)? This question is of the greatest theoretical interest. The purpose of this article is to show based on the existing empirical studies, the actual preferences of EU institutions when choosing the procedures of comitology/delegation and the factors influencing the final decision. The article demonstrates that both prior to and after the Lisbon Treaty, the preferences of institutions in choosing procedures differ significantly and can be largely explained by the goal of maximizing their own influence. An empirical analysis of the results of the final choice of procedures demonstrates that the main factors that push toward stricter control procedures are institutional conflict and the complexity of the issue under discussion. These preferences and factors of the choice of procedures allow to conclude that the EU institutions consider the system of comitology and delegation primarily as a mechanism of control over the Commission in the logic of the principal-agent theory.
The European Silver Economy
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Govorova Natalia
Published: December 2021

The European Union is going through a period of profound transformation due to socio-economic and demographic changes. Europe's population is aging as a result of declining fertility and increasing life expectancy, and its share of the world's population continues to decline. The top 10 countries on the planet with the oldest populations include nine EU countries. Older citizens are increasingly shaping the economy, constituting a growing segment in many areas of consumption. The expansion of this age group is expected to lead to an increased demand in many sectors, and in the not-too-distant future will provide significant economic opportunities for European businesses. The so-called “silver economy” (or longevity economy) is a concept of responding to and adapting to the challenges determined by demographic shifts at the global, regional and country levels by inclusively supporting job growth and productivity in traditional and new sectors of the modern digital economy, acceptable to government, business and the entire population, and supposedly capable of becoming the engine of the future economy. Population aging, its density, and household size, in turn, have also had an impact on the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, whose outbreak tested health and welfare systems as well as economic and social sustainability. This is why demographic processes need to be taken into account in the post-pandemic economic cycle, managing their long-term effects has many different aspects concerning health care, including care for the elderly, as well as government budgets. The integration of digital solutions, robotic technologies in these areas can significantly empower the elderly, promote independent and active lifestyles, and integrate into the labor market. Thus, it can be argued that the potential risks of the modern demographic transition are not inevitable, and the challenge is to find tools, opportunities and means to adapt the economy and society to it.
The Principle of Mutual Trust in EU Law and Policy
Authors:   Kant Baltic Federal University, Voynikov Vadim
Published: December 2021

Mutual trust is one of the central principles of the area of freedom, security and justice and the whole EU. Despite the fact, that mutual trust is not stipulated in founding treaties, this principle has been widely developed by the European Court of Justice. The purpose of this article is to identify the legal and political components of mutual trust in the EU, as well as the approaches to its implementation. The author comes to the conclusion that the principle of mutual trust originated from the internal market, however its development is mostly associated with the area of freedom, security and justice. Mutual trust in the EU presupposes that a member state does not need additional verification that another member state respects Union law and fundamental rights. Initially, the principle of mutual trust was given the absolute character, but in the post-Lisbon period, “blind trust” was replaced by the “earned trust”, which implies the possibility, in exceptional cases, to refuse mutual trust to another member state if the latter violates fundamental rights. Despite the development of the concept of mutual trust by the European Court of Justice and other EU institutions, recently there has been a serious deficit of interstate trust within the Union. In this regard, the principle of mutual trust is becoming declarative.
The State in the Complex Networks of the UN Human Rights Council
Authors:   State Academic University for the Humanities, Boyashov Anatoliy
Published: December 2021

Having developed into a political and ideological concept since the 1990s, global governance has evolved as a priority of the European Union. Although the EU promotes the idea of state decentralization within global governance at the UN, in the EU itself the state is paramount. This article examines the structure of the complex networks of the UN Human Rights Council. The scholarly problem of the article is the contradiction between the key decision-making role of the state in the HRC and increasingly complex social networks of the UN system. The Council is structured in a way that ensures the active participation of transnational corporations, NGOs, and EU supranational institutions in its agenda. Does this hypothetically mean that the role of the state in the UN system and in international affairs is declining? The focus of this article is on the ties between states, NGOs, and international organizations in the UN Human Rights Council. These ties suggest that the state is included in complex networks and enhances their sustainment.
EU Public Diplomacy Transformation: From the Crisis of Narrative towards External Threat
Authors:   State Academic University for Humanities, Sutyrin Vyacheslav
Published: December 2021

he paper deals with the recent transformation of EU public diplomacy. Changes in EU public diplomacy organizational structure are considered as well as programming documents, funding, statements of EU leadership, and expert evaluations. The problem of EU self-representation and positioning has exacerbated after the crisis of 2008. It is concluded that EU public diplomacy is in the midst of significant changes: emphasis on unique, multilateral, and peaceful nature of EU is being sidelined by the issue of external threat and securitization of EU communications. This is being carried out in expectation of consolidation of support for the integration project as well as expanding the authority of EU institutions. It is argued that financing plans for 2021‒2027 period, planning documents of European Commission, and general directorates for the next 5 years map out expansion of external threat messages within EU framework programmes. Implementation of such plans will highly likely lead to increased confrontation between the EU and Russia.
Genesis of the Second World War in Contemporary Polish Historical and Political Discourse
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Barynkin Artem , Mezhevich Nikolay ,   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2021

The Second World War has undoubtedly left a deep scar on the historical memory of the Polish people. The hardest ordeal for the Polish Republic was the military confrontation with Nazi Germany, which resulted in the loss of statehood and the horrors of the German occupation regime. As a result of World War II, Poland lost almost 40% of its national wealth and about 6 million of its people. The issue of political interpretations of historical events in contemporary Polish historical and political discourse is of particular importance. Reflected in educational literature, it is no less important than the positions set out in academic journals. Yesterday's schoolboy and student today is a minister's assistant and an officer, tomorrow a minister and a general. At the same time, there is no certainty that they will again turn to systemic education. One should also take into account the current status of the Polish Republic, its fundamental economic achievements and the apparent desire for an independent line in the European Union. All this makes the dialogue actual even in the current extremely difficult conditions.
“Global Britain’s” Foreign Policy: Special Features of “Sovereign” Atlanticism
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Godovanyuk Kira
Published: December 2021

The article outlines the special features of the UK foreign policy described as an outcome of the request for a new international role after the withdrawal from the EU. Proceeding from the theory of rational choice, the author concludes that the UK uses relations with Washington to adapt the idea of “Global Britain” to the changes in the international environment, taking into account the reduction of its own weight in international politics. It is highlighted that the synchronization of the UK and the US international agendas is taking place against the backdrop of deteriorated UK-EU relations. Atlanticism, along with disengagement from the EU, became the ideological basis of a new British foreign policy aimed at ensuring Western unity, while increasing its fragmentation. The significance of the new Atlantic Charter and the military-political alliance AUKUS for the foreign strategy of the UK is assessed. Despite the global nature of the articulated goals, the United Kingdom operates in the logic of a middle power in the face of intense international competition. It is concluded that the special emphasis on “hard” power and the strengthening of military-political alliances based on liberal values does not solve the strategic dilemmas of Britain, which will still have to balance between the major international actors.
“New” Regionalism as an Anti-crisis Strategy for the European Union
Authors:   Institute of International Relations and World History, Lobachevsky University, Bugrov Roman
Published: December 2021

The purpose of the article is to analyze possible strategies for the development of the EU, as a key institutional driver of integration that plays a visible role both at the regional and global levels. In recent decades the EU pursued a policy of dynamic expansion, which nowadays meets with resistance from both the “external environment” and within the EU. In this regard, there is a need to determine the limits of the development of regional integration, this is especially important in the context of modern global crisis. This issue is considered from the point of view of balancing between widening and deepening of integration processes. Enlargement (considered more as an expansion) and deepening may put the EU before a choice of priorities; however, they are not mutually exclusive processes. The main challenge is the choice of a strategy that is subordinated to the political will and interests of decision-makers. In order to analytically address the issue, the concept of regionalism and its modern version of “open” regionalism is used as a theoretical approach. It is outlined the extra-regional (global) nature of the EU development strategy. The author concludes that the current anti-crisis strategy of the EU is the construction of a global trading system with elements of regulatory mechanisms that ensures the sustainable competitiveness of the EU, even at the expense of internal centralization.
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: New Context for EU-Russia Relations
Authors:   Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Russian Academy of Sciences, Nevskaya Anastasia , Baronina Yulia ,   Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2021

The article examines the introduction of the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) as part of the EU economy decarbonization. The implementation of this initiative poses certain risks for the EU trading partners. Moreover, this issue is extremely important for the entire global trading system. The purpose of the study is to assess the real threats of the mechanism for Russian companies and identify opportunities for successful adaptation to the new green realities. The theoretical approaches and prerequisites for the CBAM introduction are analyzed, its systemic effects for companies around the world are shown. The channels and possible scale of this measure’s impact on Russian exporters are considered. The authors analyze the main possible response scenarios for Russia. The most promising scenarios could be: a) intensification of the carbon-free energy and increasing the energy efficiency of production processes, 2) development of an alternative compensatory mechanism, 3) integration into the regional emissions trading system. A possible challenge of the CBAM introduction in the WTO may be ineffective; cooperation with countries outside the “green agenda” – counterproductive. It is concluded that there are opportunities for Russian companies to strengthen their competitiveness due to CBAM requirements. However, there is a lack of expertise in a number of areas and levels, which can hinder the implementation of these opportunities.
The EU Erasmus+ Programme During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Mari State University, Fominykh Alexey
Published: December 2021

The article critically reflects upon various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the EU funded Erasmus+ academic cooperation programme. A complete or partial shutdown of academic mobility, imposition of quarantine, and forced introduction of digital teaching and learning technologies have become the most prominent consequences of the pandemic for the European universities. Numerous surveys among students, teachers and experts in higher education have shown many vulnerabilities of the Erasmus programme requiring improvement. Responding to the COVID-19 challenges, the EU and university community are updating the Erasmus programme for the period 2021‒2027, in order to strengthen it as a tool to promote European values and increase its resilience to withstand external threats.
Red cell distribution width’s role in differentiating iron deficiency anemia from other hypochromic microcytic anemias
Authors: Hussein Shno , Rabaty Abbas
Published: December 2021

Background and objective: The red cell distribution width is suggested to be a more sensitive indicator for microcytic hypochromic anemia. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the role of red cell distribution width in the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia from other causes of hypochromic microcytic anemia. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved the children patients who attended Rapareen Teaching Hospital in Erbil city in 2019 and were diagnosed with hypochromic microcytic anemia. Results: The red cell distribution width was determined in a group of 70 children with iron deficiency anemia and 30 cases with a non-iron deficiency (other hypochromic microcytic anemias). Patients with a higher socio-demographic status were more likely to have iron deficiency anemia than those with low socio-demographic status; 82.61% vs. 76.60%, respectively. The patients with symptoms were more likely to be diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia (P = 0.024). The mean red cell distribution width value was 14.38%, 15.73%, and18.02% among mild, moderate, and severely anemic children (P <0.001). Increasing red blood cells (r=-0.271), hemoglobin (r=-0.454), serum iron (r=-0.601), and serum ferritin (r=-0.560) lead to decrease red cell distribution width. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy of red cell distribution width in diagnosing iron deficiency anemia in children patients were 77.14%, 63.33%, 83.08%, 54.29%, and 73.0%, respectively. Conclusions: This study showed that red cell distribution width has good sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing iron deficiency anemia. Keywords: RDW; IDA; RBC indices; Microcytic anemia; Serum iron.
Human papillomavirus and herpes simplex virus infections in patients with mucocutaneous lesions can be linked to host TBX-21 gene polymorphism
Authors: Bakir Amin
Published: December 2021

Background and objective: Human papillomavirus (HPV) and herpes simplex-2 (HSV-2) are the common cause of genital lesions in women. The variation in host genetic makeup can determine the consequence of a viral infection in that host. T-bet gene polymorphism has been associated with the incidence of several types of infections. This study investigates the impact of T-bet polymorphism on the incidence of HPV and HSV in genital lesions. Methods: 215 women, including 71 HPV infected, 72 HSV-2 infected, and 72 controls were enrolled. Viral genotyping was done on genital swab samples using Realtime PCR. In all participants, the extracted DNA from blood was tested for T-bet gene variation at Ch17.rs17244587 G>A site using ARMS-PCR. ELISA was done to participants sera to detect HSV-1 IgM. Results: Genotyping of HPV infection revealed that (73.0%) were at low risk. Most individuals (72.5%) were homozygous GG, while (20.9%) were heterozygous AG and (6.5%) were homozygous AA, of which 92.8% were HSV-2 infected patients. None of 18 (8.4%) HSV-1-IgM positive women were homozygous AA. Conclusion: T-bet gene allele A appears to be linked with more incidence of HSV-2 in genital lesions, but such influence was not observed for HPV genotypes and HSV-1. Keywords: HPV genotypes; HSV-2 infection; Genital lesion; T-bet polymorphism.
Specialized Class of Creation Psychological and Pedagogical Direction with Profile Training at the Secondary School
Authors:   Krasnoyarsk State Pedagogical University name V.P. Astafyev, Adolf Vladimir Alexandrovich , Tszyan Elena Anatolyevna ,   Secondary School No. 9
Published: December 2021

The article is devoted to the description of the experience of creating a specialized class of psychological and pedagogical orientation in a secondary school. The article outlines the organizational directions of its gradual formation, outlines the content component of each stage of the functioning of the psychological and pedagogical class, and determines the theoretical ideas of its creation. The purpose of the article is to describe the experience of creating a specialized class of psychological and pedagogical orientation in a secondary school. Methodology and methods of research. The theoretical basis of the process of organizing a specialized class of psychological and pedagogical direction is the ideas of P. K. Engelmeer, L. S. Vygotsky, B. M. Teplov, Yu. Z. Gilbukh. The main research methods are the analysis of scientific literature, generalization and modeling. The results of the study. In the course of the work carried out, the organizational directions of the phased formation of a specialized class of psychological and pedagogical direction in a comprehensive school are outlined. In conclusion, it is concluded that the creation of a specialized psychological and pedagogical class contributes to an increase in the proportion of graduates who have chosen professional psychological and pedagogical education programs; an increase in the number of students involved in continuing education; the organization of a psychological and pedagogical service to support the learning process in a specialized class; the creation of systemic links with universities.
The Electronic Information Resources for the Implementation of Blended Learning on «Fundamentals of Life Safety»
Authors:   Krasnoyarsk State Pedagogical University by V. P. Astafieva, Trusei Irina Valerievna , Kazakevich Irina Valerievna ,   Krasnoyarsk State Pedagogical University by V. P. Astafieva, Adolf Vladimir Alexandrovich ,   Krasnoyarsk State Pedagogical University by V. P. Astafieva
Published: December 2021

One of the most important tasks of education of the Russian Federation is the transformation of Supplementary education. The monitoring system is a tool for implementing the state policy in the field of Supplementary education. The urgency of creating a monitoring system that monitors the digital educational environment of Supplementary education of children has been determined. This is based on the analysis of modern trends and directions of modernization of Supplementary education of children. It’s necessary to create a new educational environment and to provide schools with software and hardware systems in the field of life safety. The Purpose of the article is the analysis and identification of the features of electronic information resources for the implementation of blended learning models in the educational process on the «Fundamentals of Life Safety». Research methodology and methods. The methods of theoretical research (analysis and synthesis) of special literature and regulatory documents was used in this article. Conclusion. The investigation of information resources into various areas of life safety for the implementation of blended learning has been carried out. The presented information resources are developed by specialists in their fields and contain high-quality content that meets the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard.
Emotional Intelligence as the Subject of Studying Metacognitive Processes in Universities
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Melnichuk Marina Vladimirovna , Belogash Marina Anatolievna ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Published: December 2021

In the context of modern digital transformation of all aspects of the socioeconomic environment, training university students for analytical processing of increasing inflows of data and dealing with complex cognitive tasks driven by metacognition has become of particular importance. The research is aimed to review the structure of metacognitive processing, the development factors of metacognitive skills, the relation of metacognitive skills to emotional and cognitive skills, and to determine their role in the achievement of academic success of university students. Methodology. The research is undertaken on the basis of theoretical investigation and comprehensive analysis of theoretical conceptualization of intelligence. The authors have researched the derivation of metacognition, the structure of self-regulating metacognitive processes and their interaction with cognitive and affective processes. The research findings confirm that the metacognitive experience provides self-reflection, emotional awareness of feelings, estimating relationships between emotional states and the degree of implementation or attainability of a cognitive task. The authors conclude that emotional intelligence is manifested in metacognitive skills and predicts academic success. Also, teaching and learning strategies are required to be refined taking into account the development of emotional and metacognitive skills of university students.
Modeling of Formation of Readiness of Cadets of Military Institutions of the Troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation for Command Activity
Authors:   Novosibirsk Military Institute named after Army General I. K. Yakovlev of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, Tsybulko Alexey Alexandrovich , Dakhin Alexander Nikolaevich ,   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University
Published: December 2021

Problem and Aim. The article considers the problem of modeling such a pedagogical phenomenon as the cadet’s readiness for command activity. The military professional experience of the future officer was formalized and the correlation of “readiness” with the traditional competence of the military man was validated. The essential components of the modeling process of the cadet’s readiness for command activity are established, the criteria for the effectiveness of such modeling are determined. The purpose of the article is establish the essential components of the process of modeling the readiness of the cadet for command activity, determine the criteria for the effectiveness of such modeling. Methodology. Research methods: comparative analysis of military-vocational training technologies, highlighting the essential intentions of the cognitive plan in them, followed by designing a criteria base for the effectiveness of using such technologies in the formation of cadets’ readiness for command activities. The article considers the problem of modeling such a pedagogical phenomenon as the cadet’s readiness for command activity. The military professional experience of the future officer was formalized and the correlation of “readiness” with the traditional competence of the military man was validated. The essential components of the modeling process of the cadet’s readiness for command activity are established, the criteria for the effectiveness of such modeling are determined.
Methods and Means of Teaching Graphics to Hard-Of-Hearing Students at a Technical University
Authors:   Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University, Zhuykova Olga Victorovna , Krasavina Yulia Vitalievna ,   Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University, Ponomarenko Ekaterina Petrovna ,   Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University
Published: December 2021

When teaching graphics to deaf and hard-of-hearing students at Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University, traditional methods are combined with e-learning through using an e-course on descriptive geometry, available on http://ee.istu.ru. The introduction of new customized educational video lectures expands the prospects of using information and communication technologies and allows us to facilitate learning and self-study for hearing-impaired students. Materials and methods. The paper presents the preliminary results of a survey for hard-of-hearing students, whose training was organized through combining traditional methods with the elements of e-learning including methods based on the use of 3D models, and video lectures provided by a sign language translation and subtitles. The presented results are accumulated from tests, questionnaires and pedagogical observation. The results of the study. In order to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed methods, and their convenience and accessibility for students, a survey on students’ opinion about learning tools was conducted. Deaf and hard-of-hearing students demonstrated positive attitude toward provided video lectures with sign language interpreter and subtitles. Students noted that video lectures with the subtitles are easy to understand and can be compared with live explanation at the blackboard with the help of a sign language interpreter during in-class training. Introducing 3D models during the e-course helped students to conceive the shapes of surfaces, and provided visual clarity of the parts drawn. Conclusion. Modern methods of teaching graphic disciplines to hard-of-hearing students involve the use of visual materials, presented in the form of a workbook, presentations and three-dimensional models in the classroom, and materials of a distance course for students’ self-study outside the classroom. When developing video lectures for hard-of-hearing students, a thorough study of the material, both its content and methodological aspects of the organization of training and control is needed. It is also necessary to take into account special features of visual information perception by deaf and hard of hearing students, the speed and volume of information perception (the frequency of subtitles, the location of the screen with a sign language interpreter, etc.). Depending on the specific conditions and circumstances of training, one or another technique or their combination can be used.
Psychologist’s professional preparation in a career of education in the digital age
Authors:   School 1552, Ruzhnikov Mikhail Sergeevich
Published: December 2021

Introduction. The article discusses the necessary changes in the professional activities of psychologists in the field of education and the peculiarities of their training caused by the processes taking place in society (digitalization, the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic). The purpose of the article is to study the features of professional activity and training of psychologists in the field of education in the modern period. Research methodology and methods. The article was written using a descriptive method through the collection, generalization and analysis of scientific, educational and methodological literature, federal and regulatory documents on research issues. The material for the work was the results of research by domestic and foreign authors describing the problem of professional training of psychologists in the field of education. Research results and conclusion. The analysis of theoretical sources and practical activities of educational psychologists made it possible to formulate changes that need to be made in the requirements for their training, caused by the current situation. Such preparation is seen as a multifaceted and urgent problem, which is accompanied by a number of contradictions and requires further detailed research.
Paes Go Sebagai Aplikasi Paes Pengantin Solo Putri
Authors: Ihsani Ade Novi Nurul , Krisnawati Maria , Agustin Eny Widya , Septiningsih Tri , Apriliya Siska , Lesatari Citra Eka
Published: December 2021

Pembuatan paes pengantin solo putri mempunyai tingkat kesulitan tersendiri bagi perias pemula. Untuk membuat itu diperlukan ketekunan dan ketelitian sehingga mendapatkan hasil yang proporsional dengan bentuk wajah pengantin wanita. Biometrik face recognition dapat membantu perias pemula membuat paes pengantin solo yang proporsional, cepat dan rapi. Makalah ini menjelaskan sistem biometric face recognition dalam membuat paes pengantin solo dengan tujuan mengurangi tingkat kesalahan membuat paes pengantin solo bagi perias pemula. Fitur ini menggunakan smartphone sebagai alatnya. Bentuk paes yang proporsional didapatkan dengan menggabungkan skor pencocokan biometric dari beberapa bentuk wajah yang disesuaikan berdasarkan golden proportion wajah. Dari fitur ini didapatkan ukuran paes yang disarankan untuk masing-masing orang. Ditinjau dari isi materi, kelengkapan komposisi aplikasi, dan kejelasan berada pada kategori baik. Sedangkan jika ditinjau dari aspek penampilan, warna, dan kemudahan pemakaian aplikasi paes go memperoleh kategori sangat baik.
quality of crochet cape making technique
Authors: Dewi Kusuma , Widowati Widowati
Published: December 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan kualitas cape teknik crochet. Metode penelitian adalah penelitian eksperimen, jenis eksperimen dalam penelitian ini adalah murni, yaitu percobaan pembuatan cape dengan teknik crochet, dalam pembuatan cape teknik crochet menggunakan 3 bahan dasar benang rayon yang berbeda. Variabel dalam penelitian ini adalah variabel bebas yaitu 3 jenis benang rayon dan variabel terikat yaitu kualitas hasil cape teknik crochet. Metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi dengan lembar pengamatan produk yang diuji oleh 58 responden. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis varians (ANOVA) klasifikasi satu arah atau one way. Hasil analisis uji kualitas cape menunjukkan bahwa produk cape secara keseluruhan tepat, dengan menunjukkan bahwa Fhitung>Ftabel(11.982 > 3.046), dan taraf signifikan < 0.05 (0.000 < 0.05) maka Ho ditolak yang berarti ada perbedaan hasil pembuatan cape teknik crochet menggunakan macam-macam benang rayon. Cape 1 > cape 2, cape 1 > cape 3, cape 2 < cape 1, cape 2 < cape 3, cape 3 < cape 1, cape 3 > cape 2, dari perbandingan tersebut didapat simpulan perbandingan ketiga jenis produk sebagai berikut, cape crochet benang soft rayon small ply > cape crochet benang soft rayon big ply > cape crochet benang sweet rayon pita. Secara keseluruhan penilaian cape crochet benang soft rayon small ply mendapat penilaian sangat baik, karena memiliki kualitas bahan yang halus, ringan, dan nyaman. Saran bagi peneliti selanjutnya adalah agar menciptakan cape crochet dengan benang dan desain yang sesuai dan bervariasi.