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Flexural behaviour of steel fibre reinforced concrete beams made with copper slag as partial fine aggregate replacement
Authors: Mohd Areef DAS , Srinivasa Rao P , Srinivasa Reddy V , Azeem Zubair D Mohd
Published: August 2020

Lately, development of concrete using industrial byproducts has garnered major significance in the construction industry in order to overcome problems associated with depleted natural resources. As, river sand is costly and also large scale exhaustion of these sources generates environmental harms, a substitute or replacement product for concrete industry is very indispensable. In such a situation, the copper slag can be proposed as an alternative to the river sand, which is an industrial by-product obtained from the manufacturing of copper. The present investigation assesses the incorporation of copper slag in concrete (CSC). In this paper, experimental investigations are carried to understand the flexural characteristics such as such as first crack, ultimate load carrying capacity, maximum crack width and deflection at service load and at centre of steel fibred copper slag mixed under-reinforced concrete beams. Results showed that the compressive strength of concrete decreases as copper slag content increases beyond 40%. The reduction in compressive strength beyond 40% replacement of river sand due to the increase in free water content in concrete mixes due to the low absorption properties of copper slag which can cause excessive bleeding at higher copper slag content. The load-deflection behaviour of under-reinforced, normal and copper slag concrete beams is witnessed to be alike apart from the increased values of ultimate failure loads and ultimate deflections at failure in steel fibred copper slag concrete beams.
Compatibility Assessment of Commercial Cements with superplasticizers
Authors: Shrihari S , Seshagiri Rao M V , Srinivasa Reddy V , Manasa Amandu
Published: August 2020

In the present study, compatibility assessment of commercially available cements (OPC and PPC) and SNF & PCE based super plasticizers are made by evaluating the workabilities, setting times and compressive strengths of M40 grade concrete mixes made with two different brands of cement and with two different chemical admixtures. The dosage of SNF and PCE based chemical admixtures to be used in M40 grade concrete is determined using marsh cone test. It was found that M40 concrete made with SNF based superplasticizer has achieved desired compressive strength than the concrete made with PCE based superplasticizer. This shows that SNF based superplasticizer is more compatible for M40 grade concrete than PCE based superplasticizer. So it is suggested that for the development of PPC based M40 grade concrete SNF superplasticizers can be used.
Geo-polymerization mechanism and factors affecting it in Metakaolin-slag-fly ash blended concrete
Authors: Kumar A D Sandeep , Singh Dinesh , Reddy V Srinivasa , Reddy Kaveli Jagannath
Published: August 2020

This paper presents the mechanism and chemistry behind the geo-polymerization and its application in development of Geo-polymer concrete. In this paper, guidelines to develop a geo-polymer concrete is discussed along with the factors affecting the geopolymerization process in concrete. It is concluded that curing temperature, ratio of alkaline liquids , chemical ratio of silicate and sodium in sodium silicate, alkaline liquids / Si-Al source materials ratio, sodium silicate/ hydroxyl ions ratio, presence of calcium, presence of excess water and Si/Al ratio in source materials have significant effect on the development of geopolymer concrete and its performance.
Foundation Types for Land and Offshore Sustainable Wind Energy Turbine Towers
Authors: Lavanya C , Kumar Nandyala Darga
Published: August 2020

Wind energy is the renewable sources of energy and it is used to generate electricity. The wind farms can be constructed on land and offshore where higher wind speeds are prevailing. Most offshore wind farms employ fixed-foundation wind turbines in relatively shallow water. In deep waters floating wind turbines have gained popularity and are recent development. This paper discusses the various types of foundations which are in practice for use in wind turbine towers installed on land and offshore. The applicability of foundations based on depth of seabed and distance of wind farm from the shore are discussed. Also, discussed the improvement methods of weak or soft soils for the foundations of wind turbine towers.
A Review on Flexural Behavior of RCC Beams Made with Geopolymer Concrete
Authors: Srinivas Dr. T. , Srinidhi S. V. , Ramana Rao Dr. N.V.
Published: August 2020

In the process of production of concrete, the emission of carbon dioxide has become a life-threatening issue and a major drawback towards sustainable development, as there is need to reduce and control this carbon dioxide. It is therefore essential to find a substitute greener material to the existing OPC concrete. Since its significant minor carbon footprint and with usage of industrial by-products, which includes fly ash and ground granulated blast-furnace slag in geopolymer concrete is recognized as a sustainable substitutes. Fly ash is well-off in silicate and alumina, hence it reacts with alkaline solution to generate alumina silicate gel that binds the aggregate to manufacture a good quality concrete. Literature on the flexural behavior of geopolymer concrete (GPC) beams have been studied and compared with the reference concrete beams of the respective grade. From the literature, It has been observed that the development of flexural cracks are relatively less in geopolymer RCC beams compared to conventional beams, the failure occurred in the beams was in flexural mode and the cracks are generated from the tension zone to the compression zone and also the compressive strength greater than before due to decrease in porosity, as the fineness of fly ash enhanced.
Performance of 2-D Frame Equipped With Base isolation System under Dynamic Loadings
Authors: Omprakash Reddy N. , Manchalwar A.
Published: August 2020

Building responses have become a major concern in design research. Passive control techniques are implemented to improve structure efficiency. The present research aims to assess the efficiency of base isolation system for a 2D frame and to enhance the performance of structures that are subjected to seismic ground excitations and ground vibrations induced by blast. Two moments of resistant RC frames were studied and output of the isolator (Lead / Rubber Bearing) was observed to reduce structural responses. In SAP2000 non-linear dynamic analysis is conducted to compare normal and irregular moment-resistant frames and structural responses with and without passive control techniques. Isolators are constructed based on time of isolation. Reduction of structural responses is assessed by passive control techniques, and comparative analysis is performed. Mitigating systemic retaliation is affected by the implementation of passive control system.
BEHAVIOURAL STUDIES ON TRIPLE BLENDED FOAM CONCRETE
Authors: Satyanarayana G.V.V. , Gayathri P.
Published: August 2020

In recent days construction industry focuses on other than conventional concrete in infrastructural purposes like building etc., due to excess usage of cement, sand and other aggregates which leads depreciation of natural resources and effects on the environment. By utilization of lightweight bricks and foam concrete which reduces not only its self-weight but also improve resistance against heat and sound insulation and architectural features. The density of foam concrete varies from 300 to 1800kg/m3. Foam concrete composes of cement, water, fly ash and foaming agent without coarse aggregate. The function of foam is to create air bubbles in the cement-based slurry. The density of foam concrete depends on the quantity of foam added. The foam creates several pores with this effect; it has low thermal conductivity. As density of foam concrete is low at same time strength also low when compared to conventional concrete, so an attempt made to improve mechanical properties of foam concrete by adding admixtures like Silica fume and GGBS in different percentages. In these experimental studies, the workability and compressive strengths are mentioned
RCC Highrised Residential Buildings its Influence on Earthquake Loads
Authors: Raju Y. Kamala , Satyanarayana G.V.V. , Sai G. Arun
Published: August 2020

The present decade, high rise multi-storey buildings are subjected to many external effects such as earthquake, wind loads, tidal loads, etc., in most cases high rise buildings have more vulnerable to earthquake and wind loads. Most of the reinforced concrete multi-storeyed frame buildings were heavily damaged and many of them completely collapsed during due earthquakes. RC frame buildings were severely damaged due to various deficiencies when proper codal provisions are not designed. A study is need to study the behaviour of the RC framed structure under earthquake load to reduce the damage caused by earthquake forces In this investigation a RC framed building of G+20 storeyed is considered in several seismic zones under different soils as per Indian Standard code IS 1893(part1):2016, using STAAD. Pro V8i as software tool. Finally evaluate the ultimate Base shear using Equivalent static method and Response spectrum method addressing under design forces.
High Volume Fly Ash Self Compacting Concrete with Lime and Silica Fume as Additives
Authors: Priya C Chandana , Rao M V Seshagiri , Reddy V Srinivasa , Shrihari S
Published: August 2020

SCC is expensive when compared with normal conventional concrete. Hence, it is desired to produce low cost SCC by replacing cement with higher percentages of fly ash, which is a no cost material and available in abundance. At the same time to achieve higher grade HVFASCC, micro silica which is otherwise condensed silica fume can also be used along with fly ash to enhance the strength properties of HVFASCC. By replacing fly ash in high volumes in the mix, high amount of pozzolanic material becomes available, majorly reactive silica, for which more calcium hydroxide is necessary for further pozzolanic reaction. As we are reducing cement quantity, the amount of calcium hydroxide available is reduced thus demanding external addition of hydrated lime which can be supplied as additive to cater to the need of calcium hydroxide required for reactive silica in fly ash.The present investigation aims to achieve strength for high volume fly ash self-compacting concrete. The replacement of cement with fly ash is made in 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65% and 70% with 20% hydrated lime and 10% silica fume in one trial. In another trial, 30% hydrated lime and 10% silica fume is added with replacement of fly ash to cement varying in same percentages. The design mix is tested for workability and flowability and cubes are casted for compression strength test and tested at 28 day,, 56 day, and 90 day,.
A Review of mathematical models for prediction of Stress-strain and moment –curvature behaviour in concrete
Authors: Babu Y Shashank , Reddy V Srinivasa , S P V Raju , Rao M V Seshagiri
Published: August 2020

In this paper, a mathematical model for predicting the stress –strain and moment curvature relations in concrete is developed. A good number of empirical equations were proposed to represent stress-strain behaviour of conventional concrete. Most of the equations can be used for the ascending portion of the curve only. In 1997 Mansur et al. have adopted Carriera and Chu (1985) model, which was based on the model proposed by Popovics (1973). As such, model proposed by Mansur et al includes both ascending and descending portions of the stress-strain curve for the confined concrete with introduction of two constants for the descending portion of the curve. Several researchers proposed various empirical equations for stress-strain behaviour as briefly reported in the previous chapter. An attempt has been made in this study to develop mathematical models for concrete in unconfined state. These analytical equations can be applied to any concrete with slight modifications. These models are developed to validate the experimental values obtained.
Capturing a Total Solar Eclipse
Authors: Koh Joo Beng
Published: August 2020

A Total Solar Eclipse is one of the astronomical world's most awe-inspiring phenomena. It is a relatively rare astronomical event that lasts at most a few minutes and can be viewed only at very specific times and from very specific locations on the globe. Capturing and documenting the event so that it can be shared with others is exceptionally challenging because of its rarity and brevity. This article addresses some of the challenges and possible solutions with the use of various forms of technology as well as program management skills.
Modified Statistical Analysis of SNe1a Data
Authors: Goh Lisa , Ng Cindy
Published: August 2020

We review an improved maximum likelihood analysis of the Type 1a Supernova (SNe1a) data. We calculate the profile likelihood in the Ωm-ΩΛ pa- rameter space by conducting a parameter sweep across the 8 SNe1a parameters, using a Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) optimization algorithm. This im- proved analysis, which does not assume arbitrary values for the uncertainties, has the advantage of being bias-free as compared to the original analysis. We use the Joint Lightcurve Analysis (JLA) dataset containing 740 SN1a data sam- ples for our study, and compare among 5 different models: the ΛCDM model, the flat wCDM model, its non-flat generalization, as well as two dynamical w(z) parametrizations. We find that the ΛCDM model is favoured over the other models, and the best fit values based on this model are Ωm=0.40 and ΩΛ =0.55. Interestingly, in most of the contour plots we obtain, the line of no acceleration is crossed at 2∼3σ confidence levels, which is similar to the results published by Nielsen et al, the original authors who introduced the improved maximum like- lihood analysis. When we generalize the wCDM model to the dynamical w(z) parametrizations, the evidence for cosmic acceleration becomes even weaker. This raises the question of how secure we can be of an accelerating expansion of the universe.
Pulsations in Algols
Authors: Mkrtichian David , Gunsriwiwat Khemsinan , Engelbrecht Chris , A-thano Napaporn , Nazarenko Victor
Published: August 2020

We present a brief review of the recent results of photometric and spectroscopic surveys and 3-D hydrodynamic simulations of the mass- transfer for the class of oscillating mass-accreting components of Algols (oEA stars). These ground-based spectroscopic and space-based photometric surveys are aimed at detecting and studying the spectra of non- radial oscillations, to get precise orbits and parameters of the binaries, and studying the spectroscopic and the hydrodynamic nature of the mass- transfer. We discovered 47 new oEA stars in TESS data and carried out follow up spectroscopic observations of known and new oEA stars with the SALT telescope. We found that the co-existence of excitation of high-degree non-radial modes with a wide spectrum of low-degree modes is a common phenomenon in oEA stars.
Game-Technical Management Of The Educational Environment
Authors: Romanova Marina Aleksandrovna , Serebrennikova Yulia A. , Fedorenko Tatiana , Kaitov Alexander , Gavriliuc Anna
Published: August 2020

The article presents the results of theoretical research and practical use of game-technical training technologies to enrich the educational environment in a pedagogical university. The need to organize and conduct present research is due to the objective demand for teachers who can master and implement interactive technologies in the educational process, as well as manage them. The authors’ goal was to develop a theoretical model for enriching the content of education in a contemporary pedagogical university based on game-technical management. The process of achieving the goal is presented in the article in the form of a description of this model, analysis, and interpretation of the results obtained during testing the model proposed for using to enrich the content of education in the educational environment of the university. A system-forming factor in the concept of educational game-technical management is a methodological procedure specially developed by the authors, which aims at determining the potential of search and research games to solve the problems of enriching the educational environment of a particular educational institution. The necessary conditions for the functioning of this process, presented in the article, will help future executives of educational organizations to assess the potential of game-technical management and the possible risks of its practical implementation.
Managing the Formation of The Individual Financial Culture of University Students
Authors: Andreeva Galina Borisovna , Nikitina Olga Alekseevna , Pavlova Lyudmila Vladimirovna , Sokolova Elena Aleksandrovna
Published: August 2020

The purpose of the study dealing with the mechanisms for managing the formation of the individual financial culture of university students is to identify the optimal pedagogical conditions that contribute to the development of financially literate behavior of students studying under education agreements as rational consumers of educational services. The work performed allowed concluding that the attitude of students to mastering the chosen educational program, their academic performance, as well as social and labor activity allows predicting the nature of their financial behavior as market actors in their future daily life. The majority of students do not tend to treat their training as an investment in their own human capital due to the predominance of paternalistic attitudes associated with the imposition of costs for education on older family members.
Modernization of The Management of a University Educational Structural Unit Based on The Distributed Leadership Model
Authors: Gevorkian Elena Nikolaevna , Savenkov Alexander Ilich , Levitski Mixail Lvovich , Narikbayeva Lora
Published: August 2020

The study proposes an original version of the reorganization of the management of an educational structural unit of a university based on the “distributed leadership model”. The purpose of the study is to compare the effectiveness of bachelor’s and master’s programs in the traditional and based on the “distributed leadership model” management systems. The study showed that the qualitative transformation of the management of the university’s educational unit based on the “distributed leadership model” made it possible to delegate a significant part of the teachers’ managerial powers, which allowed positive changes in the effectiveness of education programs (quantitative and qualitative characteristics of applicants, improvement of the quality of teaching, the competitiveness of education programs etc.) implemented at the institute.
Methodology of The Initial Stage of The Preparation of The Master’s Thesis on Criminal Law
Authors: Pleshakov Alexander M. , Shkabin Gennadiy S.
Published: August 2020

The modern legal system of any state imposes high requirements to specialists in this field, primarily related to the use of large amounts of information in the work. In this regard, the scientific work of students, aimed at forming the need for research activities, becomes particularly relevant. One of its final stages is the preparation of a master’s thesis. Scientific and pedagogical experience of the authors allows stating that the majority of applicants face difficulties in choosing and justifying the topic of the research. The article considers methodological approaches to determining the boundaries and the volume of study of the material, its generalization, and formulation of the title of the thesis. The mechanisms of determination of social conditionality, elaboration, object, and subject of the forthcoming dissertation on criminal law are investigated. The objectives are to pro-vide the reader with an accessible mechanism for selecting the topic of scientific work, justifying its relevance, methodology, and setting goals and objectives. Results of work are expressed in the identification of methodological problems that arise in the course of writing the master’s thesis, as well as recommendations on the organization of the initial stage of the thesis preparation.
Training of Professional Pedagogues in Modern Socio-Economic Conditions of Higher Education
Authors: Lvova Anna S. , Voropaev Mikhail Vladimirovich , Karpova Svetlana Ivanovna , Zinovyeva Tatiana Ivanovna , Yanakieva Elka Kirilova
Published: August 2020

The article presents the actualization of the methodological base for the design and realization of educational programs for professional training of pedagogues under the socio-economic conditions of the higher education system. The study objective is to identify and describe the principles of the design and realization of educational programs for professional training of pedagogues in modern socio-economic conditions. The main methods of the study include a comparative analysis of scientific literature and modeling. Based on the interdisciplinary comparative theoretical analysis of economical concepts and education system phenomena, the principles of the design and realization of educational programs in modern socio-economic conditions are defined as the result of the study through the means of modeling the processes of professional pedagogues’ training.
Educational Project Management and Competitive Advantages of Educational Programs
Authors: Nikitina Eleonora , Borisova Marina Mikhailovna , Kudryashov Aleksey Valerievich , Begunova Elena , Banzragch Buyandalger
Published: August 2020

The article presents the study results of students’ involvement in the transformation and development of intra-group interaction in the process of mastering an educational program. The key tool is students’ project work aimed at solving significant educational problems. Project management in the educational program is based on distributed leadership. However, based on the results of surveys, interviews, and product analysis of students ’project activities, the problem of students’ unwillingness to interact in the project group is revealed. The study purpose is to identify the impact of student engagement on the development of intra-group interaction in project groups. The correlation analysis has shown that students’ lack of readiness for interaction correlates with a low level of their involvement in project activity, which leads to the process formalisation and project activity results. The solution to this problem gives the educational program competitive advantages due to the formation of students’ competencies of interaction in project groups and distributed leadership.
Challenges of Megaproject Management of Education in Contemporary Russia
Authors: Polyanskaya Inga K. , Kuznetsova Lyudmila V. , Brusentsova Liliya S. , Kozhevnikov Evgeniy V.
Published: August 2020

This article discusses the theoretical foundations of megaproject management. Based on consideration of education management in contemporary Russia, the issues of implementing megaproject management are identified. The purpose of the study is to determine the problems and opportunities of megaproject management in education. The project classification is made on various grounds, and information on one of the key Russian national projects, namely, Education is provided. The article considers the relationship of megaprojects with the government’s economic policy, as well as the ratio of expenditures as a percentage of GDP in the most important sectors of society’s development. The use of logical and statistical methods allowed concluding the prevalence of large-scale projects in the Russian economy regardless of their effectiveness. The reasons for the inefficiency of megaproject management are quite numerous, including methodological problems, features of the institutional environment, and the emerging centralized model of economic management in Russia.
Project Management and Agile Technology in Environmental Science and Sustainable Development in the “University – Employer – Region” System
Authors: Ryazanova Natalya Yevgenievna , Lobzhanidze Natalia Evgenievna , Kazakova Ekaterina Vladimirovna
Published: August 2020

In this article, the authors present the outcomes of three years of their scientific work on the formulation of a research hypothesis, the formation of project research groups, and the presentation of the outcome to groups of “customers”: employers and/or regions. An interdisciplinary approach was applied in this work, which allowed to integrate environmental, economic, and social research methods. The objectives of the study were to determine the range of the relevant research topics in environmental science and sustainable development and formation of cases; to perform the personal and collective work in the project group; to form the skill of working with topic experts and documents in students; and to verify the work and present to the customer. The youth modeling of international and national processes and events, project laboratories, and cases obtained in the course of the study were presented in this work.
The Role of Professional Culture of Future Employees of The Penal System
Authors: Tishchenko Yuri Yuryevich , Radchenko Elena Pavlovna
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this research is to form a professional culture of future specialists of the penal system and a set of pedagogical conditions, contributing to its function. The main issues addressed in the study were aimed at identifying the following: what should be understood by the professional culture of future specialists in the penal system and what is necessary for the formation of a professional culture among cadets. The appliance of the integrated use of statistical and mathematical methods, methods of comparative analysis, interviewing, and components of innovative educational technologies aimed at obtaining maximum results of professional training in the process of forming competencies allowed obtaining certain results. The study revealed that the integrated use of all the components of professional culture in the educational process facilitates the adaptation of students to the educational environment, motivates their interest in educational and cognitive activities, stimulates personal development and intellectual activity, contributes to the formation of competencies that future criminal employees should have the executive system.
On the Problems of Introducing Innovations in The Process of Life Safety Training in A Higher Education Institution
Authors: Zelenkov Mikhail Yuryevich , Priorova Elena Mikhailovna , Leonov Vladimir Vladimirovich , Khomutova Irina Vladimirovna , Priorov German Evgenievich
Published: August 2020

The object of this study is the issue of introducing innovations into the process of preparing students of a higher education institution in the subject “Life Safety”. The authors set a goal to open and characterize the fundamental issues associated with the introduction of innovations in the educational process of a university in a particular subject based on a comprehensive systematic analysis of the process of preparing students in universities, as well as basic regulatory legal documents in the field of education and basic professional educational programs and curricula. Moreover, the authors rely not only on approaches and conclusions based on solidarity, but also alternative theoretical ones. The results obtained during the study made it possible to determine ways to solve the issues associated with the correlation of innovative approaches with the subject “Life Safety”. The novelty of the study and its results are determined by the original approach to identifying the characteristic features of innovations in the educational process and studying the systemic links between innovative forms, methods of the educational process and the content of the subject.
Ethics Committee as A Tool to Improve the Management of Psychological and Pedagogical Research
Authors: Dvoinin Alexey Mikhailovich , Shukshina Svetlana Evgenievnа , Sevalnikov Andrey Andreevich , Bulanova Irina Sergeevna , Ginting Henndy
Published: August 2020

The article considers the problem of low quality pedagogical and psychological/pedagogical research in the Russian academic context, closely interconnected with bad academic practices in conducting this kind of research. The authors identified the most common ethical violations, including imitation of scientific research, compiling scientific texts, falsification of results, incorrect borrowing, etc. The paper contains a pre-project analysis of the management model of psychological and pedagogical research common in modern Russian universities and conclusions on its failure in the conditions of transition to the global standards for assessing the quality of education and research. The authors present an approach to the development of a model for managing psychological and pedagogical research at the university level. The proposed model is based on international standards of scientific ethics and principles of evidence-based science, and the committee on the ethics of psychological and pedagogical research is its key element. The paper determines the status, structure, functions of the ethics committee, as well as specific features and possible risks of implementing the proposed alternative model in universities with serious problems in the field of good academic practice.
Management Dysfunction in Optimizing the General Education System
Authors: Hoblyk Volodymyr V. , Savinkov Vladimir I. , Doktorov Boris Z. , Sheregi Frants E.
Published: August 2020

The optimization of Russian secondary education carried out in 2010-2014 intending to strengthen the role of municipal authorities had some negative consequences. For instance, territorial educational authorities started receiving complaints about the violation of labor standards, and teachers began to quit their jobs. The purpose of this paper is to study the dependence of the dysfunctions manifested in the general education system on the management methods used by municipal authorities. The research method involves an all-Russian representative expert survey (2018) of specialists employed at territorial and municipal education authorities. The results of the study showed that the cause of destructive phenomena that had occurred in the field of work regulation of the general education system and made teachers quit their jobs was the domination of the administrative principle in the selection of personnel at the municipal level. The prescriptive management methods began to prevail at schools because the optimization of schools and changes in teacher standards in connection with higher teachers’ salaries were supervised by federal educational authorities, which stimulated municipal authorities to strengthen directorial management methods in the interests of the successful implementation of the optimization program. For this reason, municipal authorities began to select specialists with good managerial abilities, paying less attention to their creative side. The study showed that the priority of directive character in the work of municipal education administration bodies was generated by the excessive role of federal bodies in coordinating the territorial education system in labor-regulating and financial aspects. Conclusion: the federal system of general education management needs to be decentralized and creativity should be prioritized in the selection of specialists for municipal education authorities.
Scientific and Practical Justification of Designing School Uniform
Authors: Sunaeva Svetlana Gazimovna , Sunaeva Guzel Gazimovna , Gordeeva Tatiana Aleksandrovna , Gerasimenko Irina Ivanovna , Moskovskaia Iuliia Anatolevna
Published: August 2020

The article defines the need for comprehensive research on the justification and development of requirements for this type of product on the part of both today’s consumer and production. As a result of such studies, it is necessary to establish indicators for a comprehensive assessment of school uniform providing a high level of its quality, as well as physiological and psychological comfort to the consumer. The study analyzes the opinions of customers and the product range in retail outlets in Moscow that specialize in sales of school uniforms. It was found that 40% of respondents had serious difficulties in purchasing school uniform kits. It is especially difficult to choose clothes for thin, low stature, and stout children having a body constitution significantly differing from the typical standard. Besides, the fabric properties and model designs do not fully meet the requirements of consumers. The information collected during the research has shown the presence of unsatisfied demand of a large group of consumers of school uniforms and indicated the need for additional research to take into account physiological, hygienic, psychological, ergonomic, aesthetic, and anthropological factors, as well as ensuring the quality of fabrics, and implementing image of school children when creating a school costume.
Formation of Communicative Abilities of Children in The Conditions of Pedagogical Design
Authors: Kuchkareva Svetlana Sergeevna
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this study is to identify communication problems and determine optimal conditions for further reproduction of experience in pedagogical practice for effective communication formation in children.

Analysis of the literature has revealed several causes of communication problems. The genetic predisposition affects the interaction with others, but by creating a favorable environment for children, it is possible to adjust the regulation of behavior by pedagogical influences and form the child’s communicative skills that will help them to stay and interact with people around them without harm to themself and society. The emotional internal state can also negatively affect the relationship with others and, if one teaches the child to relieve internal stress, negative situations can be avoided. Also, if one teaches a child to recognize the emotional state from others, then it will also help to avoid many problems in communication and interaction with others. The article describes the principles and conditions of effective formation of communicative skills in children, defines criteria, as well as the definition, of pedagogical design of communication of children. Pedagogical design is a condition for the successful formation of the communicative skills of the child. In this regard, the teacher needs to provide a favorable communicative space of the child. The article is oriented to use in practical activities and can be useful to methodologists and employees of educational institutions.
Methodological Culture as A Means of Professional and Personal Development of Bachelors of Pedagogical Education
Authors: Khodusov Aleksandr Nikolaevich , Khodusov Aleksey Aleksandrovich , Zhabskiy Valeriy Alexandrovich
Published: August 2020

The logic of the organization of the professional and personal development of bachelors of pedagogical education based on the effective development of their methodological culture is scientifically grounded in the article. The authors have set a goal to define and substantiate the essence and structure of the category of methodological culture, as well as to define its role in personal development. Moreover, the authors rely not only on consolidating but also on alternative theoretical approaches and conclusions. The methodological basis of the research is a systematic approach, which has allowed identifying and substantiating the place of methodological culture in the system of training future educators. The components and characteristics of the methodological culture revealed during the research have proved that the methodological culture is the basic means of the professional and personal development of bachelors in the system of teacher education. The scientific novelty of the work consists in logical construction of stages of the professional and personal development of bachelors of pedagogical education during the formation of methodological culture. As prospective research on the development of the methodological culture of future educators, the authors propose relevant directions for its further development.
Networking of Educational Organizations of General and Higher Education: Infrastructure Project
Authors: Vorovshchikov Sergey Georgievich , Lyubchenko Olga Andreyevna , Shakhmanova Aishat Shahmadovna , Marinyuk Andrey Alexandrovich , Bold Lhaamtseren
Published: August 2020

The article deals with organizational details and results of the infrastructural project that has been implemented over 15 years in several Moscow schools with consulting support of a pedagogical university. The goal of the project: through the interaction of schools and the university, develop and test a comprehensive system of didactic and methodological support for the development of research culture in schoolchildren as a metasubject result. Such support has been designed as a complex intraschool didactic and methodological system that includes the priority values and goals of meta-subject education, the determination of the activity-based component of meta-subject education content, the projects of meta-subject courses, methodological recommendations on designing meta-subject lessons and organizing students’ research. This system of didactic and methodological support requires managerial assistance that ensures coordination and consistency in the work of additional education pedagogues, teachers, university teachers who consult student research.
Extracurricular Activities of Students as An Object of Project Management in A Comprehensive School
Authors: Zemlyanskaya Elena
Published: August 2020

The purpose of the study is to reveal the essence of extracurricular activities of students within the federal state standards as an object of project management in an educational organization of general education. The place of extracurricular activities is determined as a full and compulsory component of the main educational program. The essence of extracurricular activities, its relationship with the planned educational results, as well as the difference from continuing education, are revealed. The results of the study of educational programs and examples of the design of plans of extracurricular activities by the teaching teams of schools are presented. The algorithm for designing a plan for extracurricular activities is described. The initial, conceptual and design stages are highlighted and characterized. The scientific novelty consists in substantiating the content of the concept of extracurricular activities of a school, including the presentation system on goals, design strategies, principles for selecting content, formats and implementation procedures.
The Development of Leadership Qualities In 6-7-Year-Old Children in The Process of Joint Activities
Authors: Savenkova Tatiana Dmitrievna , Karpova Svetlana Ivanovna , Sukhova Elena Ivanovna , Khodakova Nina Pavlovna
Published: August 2020

The article presents the description of an empirical study testing the effectiveness of a program for the development of leadership qualities in 6-7-year-old children in the process of joint activities titled “Everyone can become a leader!”. The structure of the program comprises three blocks: block 1 (cognitive) – “What is leadership and what a leader should be like”, objectives: the formation of children’s knowledge of about leadership, the qualities of a leader, the development of their creative thinking; block 2 (communicative) – “Learning to understand each other and communicate”, objectives: overcoming communication barriers, the development of children’s emotional sphere and communication skills; block 3 (behavioral) – “Learning to organize and manage”, objectives: the formation of children’s skills of organization and management of joint activities with peers. The main method of the study is a pedagogical experiment comprising the forming, the confirmatory, and the control experiment stages. The results of primary diagnostics conducted prior to the beginning of children’s lessons as a part of the program indicate the lack of differences between the experimental and control groups by the level of leadership qualities development. The analysis of the results of secondary diagnostics conducted at the end of the forming experiment stage demonstrated that children’s level of leadership qualities development in the experimental group exceeded the one in the control group. The authors can, therefore, conclude on the positive effect of the program on the development of leadership qualities in 6-7-year-old children and the opportunity of using the program in the educational process of preschool institutions.
Fallbericht einer Frontobasisrekonstruktion und Volumenkorrektur durch freie M. gracilis-Lappenplastik und autologe Fett-Transplantation – Die Lappenplastik als Scaffold für eine Fettgewebe-Transplantation
Authors: Möllhoff Nicholas , Koban Konstantin Christoph , Engelhardt Timm Oliver , Tonn Joerg Christian , Giunta Riccardo E.
Published: August 2020

Dieser Fallbericht zeigt die interdisziplinäre Behandlung einer 28-jährigen Patientin mit ausgeprägtem frontalen Volumendefekt nach schwerem Schädelhirntrauma. Durch die Kombination aus Schädeldachplastik mittels Polymethylmethacrylat (PMMA), freier M. gracilis-Lappenplastik und serieller Eigenfett-Transplantation in das transplantierte Muskelgewebe, konnte der Weichteildefekt ausgeglichen und eine ästhetische Rekonstruktion erzielt werden. Dieses Beispiel unterstreicht die Erweiterung des Behandlungsspektrums an interdisziplinären Exzellenzzentren durch Plastische Chirurgen, wodurch die Versorgung immer komplexerer Knochen-Weichteilläsionen möglich wird.
Beeinflussung des Ergebnisses eines semiquantitativen Schnelltests zur Ermittlung der Immunglobulin-G-Konzentration im Serum boviner Kälber
Authors: Hampe Marian , Failing Klaus , Söllner-Donat Stefanie , Wehrend Axel
Published: August 2020

Gegenstand und Ziel Der Fassisi® Bovine IgG Test ist ein Schnelltest zur Überprüfung der IgG-Versorgung im Blut von Kälbern. Untersucht werden sollte der subjektive Einfluss des Ablesers und des Zeitraums zwischen Durchführung und Auswertung des Tests auf das Ergebnis.

Material und Methode Der Schnelltest wurde an jeweils einer Serumprobe von 36 Kälbern im Alter von bis zu 10 Tagen durchgeführt. Die Auswertung erfolgte bei 12 Proben durch 6 Tierärzte/innen unabhängig voneinander. Bei 24 Proben wurde das Ergebnis durch eine Person nach 10 Minuten (Herstellerangabe) sowie nach 20 und 30 Minuten abgelesen.

Ergebnisse Bei 4 von 12 Proben (33,3 %) differierte das Ableseresultat verschiedener Untersucher und bei 5 von 24 Proben (20,8 %) fiel das Testergebnis bei längerem Zeitraum bis zur Ablesung höher oder niedriger aus. Die Diskrepanz betrug jeweils maximal eine Stufe und die Unterschiede waren statistisch nicht signifikant.

Klinische Relevanz Die Ablesung des Tests unterliegt subjektiven Schwankungen. Auf die vom Hersteller angegebene Zeit bis zur Ablesung ist genau zu achten. Die Ergebnisse der Untersuchung sollten anhand einer größeren Probenzahl verifiziert werden.
From Patient Engagement to Precision Oncology: Leveraging Informatics to Advance Cancer Care
Authors: Griffin Ashley C. , Topaloglu Umit , Davis Sean , Chung Arlene E.
Published: August 2020

Objectives: Conduct a survey of the literature for advancements in cancer informatics over the last three years in three specific areas where there has been unprecedented growth: 1) digital health; 2) machine learning; and 3) precision oncology. We also highlight the ethical implications and future opportunities within each area.

Methods: A search was conducted over a three-year period in two electronic databases (PubMed, Google Scholar) to identify peer-reviewed articles and conference proceedings. Search terms included variations of the following: neoplasms[MeSH], informatics[MeSH], cancer, oncology, clinical cancer informatics, medical cancer informatics. The search returned too many articles for practical review (23,994 from PubMed and 23,100 from Google Scholar). Thus, we conducted searches of key PubMed-indexed informatics journals and proceedings. We further limited our search to manuscripts that demonstrated a clear focus on clinical or translational cancer informatics. Manuscripts were then selected based on their methodological rigor, scientific impact, innovation, and contribution towards cancer informatics as a field or on their impact on cancer care and research.

Results: Key developments and opportunities in cancer informatics research in the areas of digital health, machine learning, and precision oncology were summarized.

Conclusion: While there are numerous innovations in the field of cancer informatics to advance prevention and clinical care, considerable challenges remain related to data sharing and privacy, digital accessibility, and algorithm biases and interpretation. The implementation and application of these findings in cancer care necessitates further consideration and research.
International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI): Strategy and Focus Areas, 1st Version
Authors: Martin-Sanchez Fernando , Ball Marion J. , Kimura Michio , Otero Paula , Huesing Elaine , Lehmann Christoph U. , Haux Reinhold
Published: August 2020

Background: The International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI) is the Academy of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA). As an international forum for peers in biomedical and health informatics, the Academy shall play an important role in exchanging knowledge, providing education and training, and producing policy documents.

Objectives: A major priority of the Academy’s activities in its inaugural phase was to define its strategy and focus areas in accordance with its objectives and to prioritize the Academy’s work, which can then be transferred to respective taskforces.

Method: This document reflects the major outcomes of intensive discussions that occurred during 2019. It was presented at the Academy’s 3rd Plenary on August 25th, 2019, in Lyon, France.

Results: Regardless of the ‘living nature’ of the strategy and focus areas document, it was concluded during the Plenary that the first version, which will be used as a base for decisions on the Academy’s future activities, should be made available to a broad audience. Three out of eight ‘Visions for IAHSI‘, presented in the IMIA Yearbook of Medical Informatics 2018, were identified as central for developing, implementing, and evaluating the Academy’s strategic directions: (1) advise governments and organizations on developing health and health sciences through informatics, (2) stimulate progress in biomedical and health informatics research, education, and practice, and (3) share and exchange knowledge. Taskforces shall be implemented to work in the following areas, which were considered as priority themes: (1) artificial intelligence in health: future collaboration of entities with natural and with artificial intelligence in health care, and (2) current landscape of standards for digital health.

Conclusions: Taskforces are now being established. Besides specific key performance indicators, suggested for monitoring the work of theses taskforces, the strategy to monitor the progress of the Academy itself has to be measured by relevant and acceptable metrics.
Syntheses and Applications of Singh’s Catalyst
Authors: Khangarot Rama Kanwar , Khandelwal Manisha , Ray Sumit Kumar
Published: August 2020

Singh’s catalyst has emerged as one of the most promising and valuable catalysts in the field of asymmetric synthesis. Since its discovery, it has proven to be one of the best organocatalysts for asymmetric direct aldol reactions, and is equally efficient in aqueous and organic media. In this Short Review, we summarize reactions utilizing Singh’s catalyst under various conditions.

1 Introduction

2 Synthesis of Singh’s Catalyst

3 Applications in Asymmetric Synthesis

4 Conclusion