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Proposed Strategy for Electricity Industry of PT PLN (Persero) Electricity Maintenance Center (PLN Pusharlis)
Authors: Khulda Rizka Malia , Wandebori Harimukti
Published: August 2020

PT PLN (Persero) Electricity Maintenance Center, hereinafter referred to as PLN Pusharlis, is a PLN support unit that focuses on fulfilling roles in Reverse Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Control of power plant equipment. Knowing that the government has launched the 35,000 MW program as an effort to realize public welfare and to overcome the shortage of electricity supply in areas with electricity deficit status, PLN Pusharlis has a role in fulfilling the electricity component. To realize this role, good internal company conditions are needed. However, on its internal conditions, it is known that 70% of the total employees not yet possessing competency certification and currently, PLN Pusharlis has not linked its strategy with future roles to support the fulfillment of the electricity component for 35,000 MW program because the project has not been completed, while the role of PLN Pusharlis is to provide electricity components for existing generators. This research aims to identify and improve the PLN Pusharlis business strategy to support the fulfillment of the electricity component supported by good internal conditions. The conceptual framework used in this research begins with analyzing the external environment through PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces Model, and competitor analysis as well as internal environment through resource analysis, value chain analysis, and core competencies. Then the results of the external and internal analysis are summarized in a SWOT analysis to determine the TOWS Matrix which is used as a reference in determining the proposed strategy. The strategy that will be applied based on the results of this study is the Integrated Cost Leadership/Differentiation strategy. The development of this strategy is expected to assist PLN Pusharlis in increasing its role as a support service unit engaged in Reverse Engineering and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing.
Financial Feasibility Study of the Construction of New High School Building (Case Study of XYZ Foundation)
Authors: Ulfa Zafirah Maria , Prasetyo Ahmad Danu
Published: August 2020

XYZ Foundation manages several unit of different education levels as part of private education sector. At the time being, the Foundation sees a necessity to encourage the development of one of its units, namely the high school unit. Continuous curriculum development and the addition of classes and facilities require more space to be realized so the school can admit more student, as the interest of prospective students continues to increase every year.

But the current school building cannot accommodate any more development. The current high school unit area is still integrated with the junior school unit area. This happen because the junior school unit was built first by the Foundation and later the high school unit. And because of that, the junior school unit occupy most of the area dan already has a better and more comprehensive facilities than the high school.

So, the foundation decided to construct a new building for high school unit in separate area. And it is expected that in the school year of 2021 the new buildings are ready to welcome the students. This financial feasibility study is conducted to assess whether the project is feasible or not. The parameters used to assess the project are Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate Return (IRR), Payback Period (PBP), Profitability Index (PI) and risk analysis is also conducted.
An Improved Microcontroller Based Automated Home Using GSM Phone
Authors: Bakare B. I. , Oguichen T. C. , Orike S.
Published: August 2020

The advancements in technology in the world tend to make life for humans better. As time progresses, new technologies as well as improvement of existing technologies consistently given birth to a better, comfortable, safe and more secured way of living. One of these technologies which fosters better living in recent times is the smart home technology. This enables house owners to interact with their home. It brings about stress-free and risk-free means of controlling household system. This paper presents the utilisation of cheap and open-source materials in the development of a Short Messaging Service (SMS-based) smart home system. These materials include the Arduino microcontroller, SIM800l GSM module, electric relay, and some basic electronic components. Object-oriented system analysis and design (OOAD) was adopted as the development methodology for the research. Upon testing, the system was able to receive commands via SMS in order to turn on and off of Alternating Current (AC) appliances at home. Also, the system sends acknowledgement message to the sender to confirm if the command was carried out or not. It could check if the command it received was sent from the house owner’s phone or not. If command was from the house owner’s phone, the command is honored but if not, it is discarded. This is a feature that enables the home appliances not to be controlled by unauthorized persons.
Analysis of Signal Attenuation in Digital Terrestrial Television (DTTV) Broadcasting
Authors: Bakare B. I. , Biebuma K. J. , Orike Sunny
Published: August 2020

This paper presents the prediction of signal attenuation Digital Terrestrial Television (DTTV) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria A signal Tracker (WS6916), Micronix Global Positioning System (GSP) module alongside a drive test was used to carry out the research work at Star times office, Olu-Obasanjo Road. The Power Density change with the varying distance between the receiver and the transmitter (Nobe B). For a more concise measurement, readings were taken between April and August 2019 (wet season) at different times of the day. The path loss exponent (n) of 4.7 reveals that Olu-Obasanjo road is an urban area. As the location changed, the path loss exponent (n) increased to 15.4, revealing the interference of tall buildings, and other forms of obstruction. The exponential shape of the graph shows a decaying signal along the distance axis with distance, expatiating that the inverse relationship between powers received (dbm) and distance (km).  Attenuation was observed to have increased while increasing the distance between the transmitter and receiver. The results obtained were analyzed using the log-distance empirical model to obtain both the parameters of Path loss exponent and the Mean Square Error (MSE).
Data Management System for Ubiquitous Multi-task Mobile Devices on Semi-network OS Architecture
Authors: Zhang Yin Sheng
Published: August 2020

This study is to explore a newly configured data management system of Internet of Things and other intelligent technologies in ubiquitous computing based on semi-network OS architecture.

Modern Internet of Things and other intelligent technologies have increasingly shown a trend of diversification and ubiquitous computing, and the usual mobile devices characterized by “single-task”, “stable”, “oriented”, and “immutable” are also bound to face the pressure and motion of reform and innovation.

The advancement of merger of single-task mobile devices will be unstoppable, and the operating system rightfully needs to be divided into “base portion” and “expanded portion”, which just fits the concept of semi-network operating system architecture; the “base portion” is similar to existing “embedded operating system”, and the “expanded portion” is network resources.

Today, the merger of single-task mobile devices and the formation of multi-task mobile devices have become general trend, and architecture of semi-network operating system can lay a new foundation for this wave of merger.

The multi-task mobile device formed by merger of single-task mobile devices based on architecture of semi-network operating system has its special computing system: co-mobile computing system, where including a data management system.

Multi-task mobile devices form a so-called co-mobile computing system, and also form a newly configured secure data management system, which is like a universal key to form a new working system for opening a lot of unspecified locks based on new principle and security mechanism.
Effect of Cassava Peels and Palm Kernel Cake Meal Mixtures on the Heamatological and Serum Biochemical of Finisher Pigs
Authors: Moseri H. , Belonwu E. N. , Egieme C.
Published: August 2020

The research was carried out for a period of twenty two (22) weeks at the Piggery unit of the Teaching and Research Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of cassava peels and palm kernel cake (PKC) mixture at 1:1 ratio on haematological and serum biochemical of finisher pigs. Fourty (40) finisher pigs of large white breed were used for the study. Each group of finisher pigs contained eight pigs per treatment, were respectively allocated to five treatment diets in a completely randomized design (CRD). At the end of the twenty two (22) weeks feeding trial, ten pigs consisting of two pigs per treatment were randomly selected; animals were starved of feed for 12 hours before blood samples were collected from the two pigs each per treatment via the ear vein using a sterilized disposable syringe and needle. The parameters determined were red blood cells (RBC), haemoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), white blood cell (WBC), total protein, albumin, globulin and serum cholesterol. This finding therefore recommended that cassava peels/pkc mixtures can successfully replace maize in finisher pigs ration without any adverse effect on the animals and consumers, since the haematological and serum biochemical parameters fell within normal values for pigs.
Dietary Intake and Prevalence of Dental Caries among Five-Year-Old Children in Urban and Rural Areas of Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
Authors: Wakhungu Hillary K. , Were Gertrude M. , Serrem Charlotte A. , Kibosia Caroline J.
Published: August 2020

Dental caries is a major public health problem associated with diet and nutrition affecting 60-90% of children globally with the burden in both industrialized and less industrialized countries undergoing nutrition transition. The aim of this study was to assess the relation between the dietary intake and nutritional status on dental caries prevalence of 5-year-old school children in urban and rural areas of Uasin-Gishu County.  In this study, 382 five year old children and their parents/caregivers were sampled from urban and rural schools in Uasin-Gishu County to participate in the study. Dental caries status was assessed based on the criteria proposed by WHO for oral health surveys. Structured questionnaires was used to gather information on demographic and socio-economic status. A quantitative food frequency questionnaire was used to collect data on dietary intake. Dietary intake data was analyzed using ENA for SMART computer programmes and the rest of the data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 21 (2007). The prevalence of dental caries stood at 39.3% with a mean dft of 1.55 and 60.7% being dental caries free. Children met their nutrient requirements for protein, vitamin C, calcium, and phosphorus, but did not meet the requirements for energy, folate, vitamin A, and iron. Many children from urban than rural areas consumed sweets/candies at 33.5% and 15.3% respectively.  Children from urban areas (288) had the highest mean dft of 1.83±1.37 while those from rural areas (154) had a mean dft score of 1.16±1.13. This was significantly different (p<0.05). Overweight was higher in the urban population compared to the rural population at 13.64% and 8.96% respectively. The prevalence of underweight was higher in rural areas at 10.7%, stunting at 14.6% and wasting at 6.8%. There is inadequate intake of Energy, Vitamin A and Iron in the diet consumed by the 5-year-old which might be contributing to dental caries prevalence both in the urban and rural areas of Uasin – Gishu County, Kenya. Children should be fed on nutrient rich foods and cariogenic foods should be consumed occasionally.
Mango Seed Kernel From Cameroon Savannah: Characterization And Antioxidant Potential
Authors: Ekorong Akouan Anta Junior Franck , Zomegni Gaston
Published: August 2020

The aim of the present study is to characterize mango seed kernel of some varieties from the Cameroon savannah, to evaluate their potential uses. The results have shown a total sugar content ranging from 38.81% (Indécinard) to 67.33% (Brook), oil content, from 6.27% (Brook) to 10.62% (Kent), and proteins 3.94% (Local Maroua) to 6.09% (Kent). Uses as feedings or substitution in breadmaking and bakery is possible like some authors have shown. Phenolics compounds content and antioxidant activity have also been assessed and the results are promising for a valorisation of that aspect. Similar varieties were grouped in the respect of their polyphenolic compounds and antioxidant properties.
Preference, Voluntary Feed Intake, and Digestibility of Sheep Fed Untreated Rice Straw and Supplemented with Sole or Combined Fodder Tree Leaves
Authors: Idan F. , Adogla-Bessa T. , Amaning-Kwarteng K.
Published: August 2020

Three experiments were conducted to measure the preference, voluntary feed intake (VFI), and digestibility of forest type (FT) sheep fed untreated rice straw (RS) and supplemented with either sole or combined fodder tree leaves [Leucaena (L), Samanea (S) or Gliricidia (G) and their equal combinations]. The preference index (PI) was determined by consumption difference of the three fodder tree leaves (FTL), using 12 FT sheep (6 rams and 6 ewes of average weight 17.0 ± 1 kg). The sheep were offered the FTL in a cafeteria-style, and the consumption within the first 1 h was used to rank them. The sheep showed marked preference (P < 0.0001) for Leucaena over either Samanea or Gliricidia. The PI followed this order: Leucaena > Samanea > Gliricidia. For the VFI study, a total of 24 FT sheep (16 rams and 8 ewes) of average weight 17.0 ± 1.0 kg were randomly assigned to 1 of 8 dietary treatments in a completely randomized design. The treatments were T1 (100% urea-ammoniated straw), T2 (RS + 100% L), T3 (RS + 100% S), T4 (RS + 100% G), T5 (RS + 50% L:  50% S), T6 (RS + 50% L: 50% G), T7 (RS + 50% G: 50% S), T8 (RS + 33% L: 33% G: 33% S).  There were significant differences in the total and straw DM intakes. Total DM intake ranged from (523 to 694 g/d) whilst straw DM intake ranged from (430 to 692 g/d). The highest (P < 0.0001) total and straw DM intake were observed in sheep fed T8 and T1 diets compared to the other treatment diets. Feeding sole Gliricidia resulted in the lowest straw and total DM intakes but combining it with either Leucaena or Samanea improved intakes. In the digestibility study, 16 rams (average weight = 17.0 ± 1.0 kg) and same treatments for the VFI study were used to determine DM digestibility (DMD) and digestible organic matter in dry matter (DOMD). The DMD values ranged from 52.50% to 67.20 % while the DOMD was between 55.14 and 70.36%. Feeding T1 resulted in the highest (P = 0.027) DMD, and (P < 0.0001) DOMD but combining the FTL improved DMD and DOMD for the supplemented diets. The results of the study indicated that feeding combined FTL (3 FTL) resulted in a similar performance as that of the urea-ammoniated straw and could be used a low-cost protein supplement for sheep on low-quality roughage.
Residual Levels of Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Linnaeus, 1758) Marketed within a Niger Delta Community
Authors: Wangboje Oiseoje Michael , Obotha-Adigo Oghenefejiro
Published: August 2020

The residual levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the Atlantic Mackerel, Scomber scrombrus (mean length 44.87 cm, mean weight 478.35 g) marketed in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, were determined by Gas Chromatographic (GC) technique in order to ascertain its suitability for human consumption. The summary statistics for the mean concentrations of detectable PCBs in S. scrombrus ranged from 0.04 mg/kg (PCB 153) to 0.65 mg/kg (PCB 126), with a total of 0.93 mg/kg while the mean concentrations of PCBs in S. scrombrus by market ranged from 0.02 mg/kg (PCB 153) at Cable market to 0.82 mg/kg (PCB 126) at Abraka market with no observed significant difference (p>0.05) in the mean concentrations of PCB 153 and PCB 169 in fish between markets. The toxicity quotient (TQ) values for PCBs in S. scrombrus ranged from 0.02 (PCB 153) to 0.33(PCB 126) while the estimated daily intake (EDI) values in mg/person/day for PCBs ranged from 0.00072 (PCB 138) to 0.026 (PCB 126). A toxic equivalency (TEQ) value of 0.0656 was recorded with PCB 126 having the highest Sub-TEQ value of 0.065 while the total PCB content in S. scrombrus according to market ranged from 0.67 mg/kg (Cable market) to 1.20 mg/kg (Abraka market). The observed PCB levels in fish fell below International threshold values indicating suitability for human consumption. However constant monitoring of this aquatic species for hazardous levels of PCBs was highly recommended.
Unilateral Extensive Myelinated Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer in a Child
Authors: Saleh Rafidah Md , Munaaim Maimunah Abdul
Published: August 2020

We are reporting a case of an incidental finding of an extensive Myelinated Retinal Nerve Fiber Layers (MRNFL)  in a healthy 12-year-old Malay boy. The child did not complain of any blurring of vision until he accidentally closed his seeing eye. On examination, the right visual acuity was 6/6 while the left visual acuity was 6/150. There was no Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD). The anterior segment was unremarkable. The fundus of the right eye was normal with a pink optic disc with CDR of 0.4, however, the left eye showed extensive MRNFL involving the whole fundus but sparing the macula. The subjective refraction of the right eye was Plano with 6/6 vision, while the left was –5.50/-1.50x50 with a vision of 6/150. Bjerrum of the right eye was normal but the left eye showed tunnel field at around 20 degrees with 2mm target size. His Humphrey Visual Field (HVF) 30-2, for the right eye, was normal with MD -0.90 while the left eye showed a generalized reduction of the field with MD of -20.23. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) of the right eye was normal while the affected eye showed thickening of the RNFL at the peripheral. The other layers of the retina and the foveal region of anatomy were somehow preserved. The axial length of the right eye was 24.10mm while the left eye was 28.06mm. MRNFL is a benign condition. It is commonly seen as a streak of whitish patch starting from the optic disc extending to the retina following the arcuate nerve fiber layer pattern, however, extensive myelinated retinal nerve fiber layer involving the whole retina was not very common and usually associated with amblyopia, axial myopia, and squint. Even though mostly benign and solitary, MNFL can be associated with other systemic condition, therefore, clinicians must rule out other systemic diseases.
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adult Patients: Clinical Presentation And Management
Authors: Konyushok Maxym
Published: August 2020

Autism is a developmental disorder, neurological in nature, that affects a person's thinking, perception, attention, social skills, and behavior. Majority of researches and descriptions of autism are devoted to diagnosing children and the impact of autism on developmental goals (e.g., peer play, learning skills and family relationships). Although the symptoms of autism do not change during adulthood, the various manifestations of autism become less or more important as a result of changes in adult daily functioning. It is not always easy to understand exactly how such complex disorder affects the lives of adults. Although every person with autism has their own set of symptoms (and they can vary in severity), there are certain signs of autism that are considered the most typical for the disease. Autism in adults can be presented in different ways, depending on the form of the disease. In order for an adult with autism to adapt to the surrounding environment as best as possible, rehabilitation is necessary. The earlier the process begins, the greater the results can be achieved, so ideally it starts as soon as autism is diagnosed. The prognosis for each person with autism depends on how the disease manifests.
Magnesium Functions as Superior Co-factor for Measuring Reverse Transcriptase Activity of HIV-1, HIV-2, and SIV
Authors: Islam Salequl , Ali Moni Mohammad , Tanaka Atsushi , Hoshino Hiroo
Published: August 2020

This study compared different detection methods of human/simian immunodeficiency virus (HIV/SIV) infections in the cell line systems; notably, i) Indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA), ii) integrated proviral DNA detection, iii) detection of syncytia, iv) measurement of reverse transcriptase (RT) activity. RTs of various retroviruses require cations, including Mg2+, Mn2+, Ni2+, and Cu2+, for their enzyme-activities. The study further compared the roles of Mg2+ and Mn2+ as cofactors for RT activities of freshly harvested HIV-1, HIV-2, and SIV. The NP-2/CD4/coreceptor cells were seeded for overnight and infected with viral inoculums at a multiplicity of infection (MOI) 1.0. The cells were passaged regularly in a 2-3 days interval and maintained up to 2 weeks.  Infected cells were detected by indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). Multinucleated giant cells (MGC) in syncytia were quantified by Giemsa-staining. Proviral DNA was detected by PCR, and reverse transcriptase (RT) activity was measured.  Two different cations, Mg2+ and Mn2+ were used as cofactors for RT assay. We found all the strains of HIV-1, HV-2 and SIV to infection in the cell line conveniently. IFA had identified all the viral infections in the infected cells. Proviral DNA detection, syncytia formation was observed in the infected cells. We found a better performance of Mg2+ as cofactor over Mn2+ in RT assay for HIV-1, HIV-2, SIV. Different four detection techniques of HIV/SIV infections show high level of agreement in the NP-2-based cell line system. Mg2+ remains a better cofactor for RT.
Reflections on Globalization From Behind the Closed Quarantined Door
Authors: Sankowski Andrzej
Published: August 2020

There are opinions that coronavirus will cause the end of globalization. Using examples of the European Union’s and the United States’ reaction to the pandemic crisis and other factors, this essay argues that the coronavirus will not destroy globalization but transform it into another form. This essay identifies some evolving trends and indicators triggering certain processes and suggests directions and solutions that seem to be emerging. Conditions before and reactions to the pandemic are influencing the process and the outcomes.
Dynamics of Changes in the Structure of the Emotional-volitional Sphere in Patients With Drug Addiction in the Process of Rehabilitation
Authors:   Kazan Innovative University (IEML), Suleimanov Ramil Failovich , Pleshko Venera Ivanovna ,   Kazan Innovative University (IEML)
Published: August 2020

The paper presents the results of the dynamics of the emotional-volitional sphere in patients with drug addiction in the process of undergoing a socio-psychological rehabilitation program. Despite the considerable number of publications devoted to the rehabilitation of drug addicts, there is nevertheless a lack of studying the dynamics of rehabilitation of the emotional-volitional sphere of drug addicts when using a specially developed rehabilitation program. The study involved 133 patients suffering from drug addiction (85 men and 48 women) aged 21–35 years, undergoing a socio-psychological rehabilitation program and in remission for more than 1 year. It has been established that when passing the system of classes and exercises for correcting and developing the emotional-volitional sphere in drug addicts, the process proceeds more productively due to self-regulation skills. Their emotional intelligence integrates, acquiring features of greater mobility, gnostic emotional orientation increases. However, there are some difficulties with emotional contacts.
Preschool Self-Esteem as an Indicator of Family Well-Being
Authors:   Pacific National University, Kochetkova Tatyana Nikolayevna
Published: August 2020

The family is a microsocium that gives children views on themselves and others, preferences and settings, fears and future values. The composition of the family, the choice of styles of family education, the consistency of parents are the main vectors for the formation of the future personality. The most favourable to the development of an elder pre-schooler is over-self-esteem, while under-self-esteem causes problems with the surrounding and self-perception. A child with an adequate and inflated self-esteem feels his or her importance in the family, while low self-esteem is formed in a situation of emotional detachment, inconsistency of parents, and a difficult psychological climate in the family. The self-esteem of a preschooler is determined not so much by a family composition as by the quality of family relations, the child’s sense of self-worth in the eyes of relatives and adults and, also, by their understanding of the child’s problems.
Crisis Stages of Professional Socialization of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Education (Pilot Study)
Authors:   Saratov State University, Suslova Olga Ivanovna , Hmelkova Olga Vladimirovna ,   Saratov State University, Sharov Alexey Alexandrovich ,   Saratov State University
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this paper is to substantiate the need to study the crisis stages of professional socialization of students with disabilities in inclusive education. The essence, types, and structural components of such students’ adaptation to university studies are revealed. Crises affecting adaptation are considered separately. The paper presents data from a pilot study which applies calculations using the Kruskal – Wallis H test and a posteriori comparisons of indicators using the Mann – Whitney U test. On the basis of the data obtained, the key crisis stages of professional socialization of students with disabilities are identified. The suitability of this psychodiagnostic complex for the main stage of the study is shown. The authors conclude that in order for the crisis stages of professional socialization in an inclusive educational environment to perform a stimulating function, it is advisable to include students in the support system.
Implementation of the Socio-psychological Technologies for the Formation of Conflict Competence of an Individual
Authors:   Crimea branch of the Krasnodar University  of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Tsareva Yekaterina Sergeyevna
Published: August 2020

The paper analyzes domestic and foreign theoretical and methodological approaches to the problem of individual conflict competence. In the theoretical analysis the components of the conflict competence of an individual and the features of their formation were determined. It is found that interpersonal conflict has systemic manifestations, and conflict competence has systemic qualities and for its analysis it is appropriate to apply the principles of a systematic approach. The socio-psychological program for the formation and development of the individual conflict competence, consisting of a diagnostic, formative and control modules was proposed. Special attention was focused on personal growth of the participants, analysis of standard non-constructive attitudes, training self-regulation skills of their psychoemotional state. The effectiveness of the developed program was proved by positive changes in the life meanings, indicators of flexibility and awareness of self-regulation, decrease in the level of anxiety and aggression of the respondents.
The Connection Between the Content of Communication in the Virtual Environment and the Manifestations of Various Forms of Social Activity Among Young People
Authors:   Saratov National Research State University, Zagranichny Anton Igorevich
Published: August 2020

The paper presents the results of the study of the connection between the content of communication in a virtual environment and the frequency of various forms of social activity. The sample of the study consisted of 172 respondents who live in cities of various types of settlement (Moscow, Saratov, Balashov). The average age is 17. In the course of the study, the respondents were asked to use a scale questionnaire to assess the level of manifestation of various forms of social activity and the frequency of communication of various content. In the process of processing the results, the Kruskal – Wallis H test and the correlation analysis were used. The study defines the picture of the connection between different content of communication in the virtual environment and different forms of social activity. The author concludes that the content of communication can be determined by the form of activity and correspond to it. The results of the study expand the theoretical understanding of the connection between social activity and communication in a virtual environment. From a practical point of view, the data obtained in the study can be used in forecasting and implementing social work with young people.
The Perception of the Virtual Community as a Group Subject by Its Members
Authors:   Voronezh State University, Pylayev Alexandr Alexandrovich
Published: August 2020

In the paper a virtual community is considered from the perspective of the subjective approach to the group. The students’ perception of its virtual community, namely the level of its development as a group entity is explored. A brief literary review on the issue under study is presented; the absence of holistic theoretical knowledge in social psychology is noted on it. The results of the author's empirical research, on which the conclusion is based that virtual teams are the group entities at different levels of development, are described. With the help of the factorial analysis, the author studied substructures of the psychosocial group subject structure that influence the overall level of the development of subjectivity of a virtual group. The two most significant factors that affect the mesosubjective level of the development of a virtual community are identified – the factor of group activity and the factor of group state. The prospects of further socio-psychological research of the specifics of virtual communities are outlined.
Socialization as a Way to Resolve the Methodological Crisis of Pedagogical Science
Authors:   Moscow State Regional University, Krivshenko Lina Polikarpovna , Yurkina Lera Valeryevna ,   Moscow State Linguistic University, Borzov Oleg Aleksandrovich ,   Moscow State Linguistic University
Published: August 2020

The paper discusses various approaches to the pedagogical science object and subject definition. It is noted that modern pedagogy is one of the few sciences that, existing for more than a century, still cannot decide on the conceptual questions. The rationale that the scientists opinions pluralism has led to a methodological crisis in the pedagogy foundations is given. The problem seems to be in the comprehensive integration wake, pedagogy may lose its independence and become an education sciences faceless field. Three approaches to the pedagogy conceptual questions understanding are considered: utilitarian, historiographical and anthropological, the simlified application of which has led to the modern “twilight” state. As the way out of the crisis, an approach is proposed. It integrates the various authors positions and leaves pedagogy with its own problem field – the social experience translation.
Some Aspects of Organizing Learning Process and Social Adaptation of Foreign Citizens in Kuban State Agrarian University During the Preparatory Period Before Entering Russian Universities (the Study Based on the Experience of the Preparatory Department for Foreign Citizens of the Kuban State Agrarian University for Period 2015–2019)
Authors:   Kuban State Agrarian University, Kolesnikova Irina Petrovna ,   Preparatory Department  for Foreign Citizens (2015–2019), Milyuk Anna Viktorovna ,   Kuban State Agrarian University
Published: August 2020

The paper describes different aspects of organizing academic work and social adaptation at the Preparatory Department of the Kuban State Agrarian University, analyzes the phase of the 1,5-yearly preparatory program aimed to enable foreign citizens to be admitted to Russian universities. The study participants are the students of the Preparatory Department for Foreign Citizens receiving pre-university training and speaking Russian language at the elementary level. The study discusses the specifics of immersion of foreign citizens in the Russian language environment at the initial stage of their training through business games and perception of visual and audio information to ensure the ability to perceive Russian speech. To improve the quality of education the Preparatory Department organized supervision and tutorship programs for foreign citizens of the university. The paper concludes that, as a result 100 % of the program participants graduating the Preparatory Department for Foreign Citizens are admitted to the universities of the Russian Federation.
Efficiency of Using Sand Art Technology in the Development of Fine Motor Skills and Artistic Creativity of Children of Preschool Age
Authors:   Altai State Pedagogical University, Shaidurova Nelly Vladimirovna
Published: August 2020

The study describes the practical experience of developing fine motor skills of children in the art classes using the Sand Art technique. Numerous studies of physiologists, psychologists, and teachers note that lethargy and fatigue of the small muscles of the hands in preschool children on the threshold of schooling, which negatively affect the formation of graphic writing skills, the pace of the lesson and, as a result, leads to depletion of the child’s emotional-energy system, induces the need for additional attention to it from the teacher. One of the methods for solving this problem will be the usage of sand painting, or Sand Art, in the educational process among other techniques of visual activity . The author focuses on the use of sand painting in the conditions of additional education in a preschool institution, which, in his opinion, will expand the pedagogical potential of art classes. Moreover, the author emphasizes that Sand Art, being an available technology to preschool children, can be effectively used in correctional work as a meditative technique, as it liberates the emotional sphere of a person.
On Some Aspects of Social Activity of the Older Generation: a Pilot Study in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Authors:   North-Eastern Federal University, Borisova Ulyana Semyonovna , Mugurova Nadezhda Olegovna ,   North-Eastern Federal University
Published: August 2020

The paper focuses on the social activity of Yakut pensioners (urban and rural). The most common ways of displaying social activity of Yakut people of retirement age are described, and attributes that allow describing pensioners as “advanced”, keeping up with the time, are highlighted. Studying the problem on the example of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the authors conducted a research aimed at studying the most common options for self-realization of Yakut pensioners. The typified characteristics of this social group found in the study allowed the authors to create a social portrait of a Yakut “advanced” pensioner, that is, a citizen of retirement age who actively uses the global network, strives for self-education, travels, has hobbies, leads a healthy lifestyle and enjoys the fruits of scientific and technological progress. The results obtained can be applied in the work of regions implementing regional social policy.
Physical Culture and Sport in Everyday Life of Kuban Youth
Authors: Mikhailova Tatyana Aleksandrovna , Studenikina Elena Stanislavovna ,   Kuban State University, Usova Lyubov Viktorovna ,   Kuban State University
Published: August 2020

A special place among the priority directions of our state development is occupied by programs aimed at attracting citizens to sports and physical culture. On the background of the increased interest of scientists and managers to the formation of a healthy lifestyle among Russian youth, the attitude of young people themselves towards a healthy lifestyle in general and sports in particular is interesting. The objectives of the sociological study were to determine the attitude of Kuban youth to sports, to clarify the real place of physical culture in the everyday practices of young people, to find out the means of preserving and promoting health, which modern young people prefer to use, as well as to identify factors that have both positive and negative effects on youth participation in sports and physical culture. Expert interviews and questionnaires were used as information collection methods. The study was conducted in August-November 2019 in five cities of Krasnodar region. The majority of respondents indicated that they do sports and physical training at least 2–3 times a week. Even if this allegation is done for the purpose of obtaining social approval, it can be stated that physical culture and sports occupy a certain place among the values of young people. Proper (healthy) nutrition, diverse physical activity, healthy sleep, positive emotions, timely medical examination and prevention were mentioned as means to maintain health. The main reasons that prevent modern youth from taking care of their health and practicing sports are laziness, free access to entertainment, a shortage of free time, diets, bad habits, lack of access to gyms. The fashion for a healthy lifestyle, promotion through the media, Internet mental settings for a beautiful healthy body, their own desire to be healthy, possible sports achievements, opinions of friends and family, prevention of diseases are the main factors stimulating sports activities.
A City as a Scene of Youth Activism: Local Practices Under Pandemic Conditions
Authors:   Ural Federal University, Antonova Natalya Leonidovna , Khafizova Viktoria Raufovna ,   Ural Federal University
Published: August 2020

The study presents a sociological analysis of youth activism under pandemic conditions. New projects and practices of the development and transfor-mation of urban space in a current situation have replaced traditional activities as a mechanism for realization of the right to the city. The research is focused on the posts/comments of users/audience of urban information sites and publics on social networks. The conducted analysis of the content shows that local practices of the youth in a large city mainly include DIY initiatives, street art, as well as group vocal and dance projects. The present study defines socially approved/socially condemned activi-ties, and individual/group ones. At the same time, most of the actions and interactions of young citi-zens are aimed at helping and supporting others, as well as at disease prevention. Collective actions (“balcony concerts”) serve to rally residents and form a local territorial identity.
The Impact of Globalization Discourse on the Modern Sociology of Penitentiary Prevention Management
Authors:   Stavropol branch  of the Krasnodar University of the Ministry  of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, Uvarov Igor Alekseyevich
Published: August 2020

In the present research the author considers the development of views of modern sociologists on general theoretical issues of globalization in the context of management sociology. The author ex-trapolates the globalization discourse to the sociol-ogy of penitentiary prevention management. Based on the conducted analysis, the author comes to the conclusion that the features of the domestic penal system, based on the value-rational basis of its pre-vious experience, as well as informal traditions and customs, present a natural reaction to the total na-ture of global universalization. The modern system of penitentiary prevention management is based on the principle of preserving one’s identity within cer-tain (purely penitentiary) socio-cultural boundaries (representations). Fragmentation and individualiza-tion of social life (both of penitentiary social medi-um and of certain individuals) as a compensatory reaction determines the manifestation of patterns of solidary behavior in the system of penitentiary pre-vention management.
Cumulative Stress as a Source of Fatigue or Tiredness
Authors:   Belgorod State Technological University, Gridchin Alexandr Anatolyevich
Published: August 2020

The paper reveals the peculiarities of cumulative stress arising as a result of professional activities of law enforcement officers carrying out special official tasks as members of the United Nations peacekeep-ing forces, the Organization for Security and Coop-eration in Europe and other organizations whose goal is to maintain peace and stability. The work claims that stress is a normal reaction to abnormal situations, it provides the body with self-protection in a risk situation and allows a person to concen-trate on a specific threat, mobilize the energy mech-anism, and prepare for adequate actions. Cumulative stresses are the result of frequent, prolonged and intense tension. Prolonged stress can cause a state of fatigue (professional and personal exhaustion). In the absence of the necessary reaction, it leads to tiredness. In this regard, ways to counteract cumula-tive stress are proposed. Foreign sources are widely used in the paper, many technical factors and illus-trations are touched upon.
The Teacher Motivation: Creativity and Collaborative Environment
Authors:   Financial University under the Government  of the Russian Federation, Dronova Svetlana Yurievna
Published: August 2020

The study considers the role of motivation in the professional activity of a teacher, the influence of creativity and autonomy in the choice of methods, forms and means of teaching on the level of motiva-tion, as well as students and the administration of the educational organization. The possibilities of implementing teacher’s creative potential in profes-sional activity, regardless of the subjects being taught, are analyzed in order to increase the motiva-tion of both a teacher and students. Practical exam-ples of a new approach to the classical types of tasks are offered and their motivational potential is explained. The author substantiates the role of col-laborative learning in motivating of a teacher as well as the role of the administration of the educational organization in increasing the internal motivation of teachers. Techniques for effective cooperation be-tween the administration and teaching staff are of-fered. The author comes to the conclusion about the important role that the nature of relationships be-tween participants in the educational process at all stages and levels plays in the teacher motivation. The necessary elements of motivation such as crea-tivity, respect, autonomy are highlighted.
Coffee Сonsumption Practices and Lifestyle (Based on a Survey of residents of the Volgograd region)
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Vasilenko Inna Viktorovna , Tkachenko Olga Viktorovna ,   Volgograd State Medical University
Published: August 2020

The research presents the results of quantitative (formalized interview) and qualitative (in-depth in-terview) studies of daily practices of coffee con-sumption by Russians. Considering beverages as a component of nutrition is an important source of information about the socio-cultural specifics of various countries, their regions and cities. The for-mation of traditions in the field of beverage con-sumption is associated with the lifestyle of the pop-ulation and its dynamics, with the processes of cre-ating social meanings of this consumption by re-spondents. The authors focused on the importance of coffee consumption in various spheres of life of the regional population of Russia. It is noted that, as a rule, people prefer to drink coffee at home in the morning and in the afternoon being at work in order to increase their energy levels and working capacity. The choice of type and brand of coffee depends on the price, as well as the simplicity and speed of preparation. It is proved that social significance of coffee manifests itself more at the individual-personal level. Therefore, people drink a fragrant drink in order to enjoy the sensation of its taste, although the importance of the coffee ceremony and the commitment to tradition cannot be denied. At the same time, the young generation’s addiction to coffee can be largely explained by the influence of family practices on the consumption of this drink and warm memories of a pleasant coffee smell from their childhood.
Digitalization as Factor of Improving Quality and Competitiveness of University Education in Russia
Authors:   State University of Management, Bykovskaya Yekaterina Nikolaevna , Rybina Marina Nikolaevna ,   State University of Management
Published: August 2020

The socio-economic and political realia of the mod-ern world order are based on the digital economy where economic growth, as well as ensuring the competitiveness of all economic entities, remain acute development challenges. Knowledge is be-coming an undeniable factor that can achieve posi-tive results in solving these problems. Since 2004, proposals for the introduction of various indices and methods to assess the state of the modern economy have intensified. Thus, the KEI index char-acterizes the knowledge economy in such areas as institutional mode, innovation, education and in-formation and communications technologies. There is going an intensive process of developing the concept of education digitalization, on many as-pects of which the discussion has unfolded. The present study focuses on such components of this concept as creating a new quality of education as a key priority for the development of education, which in turn is connected with new forms and methods of higher education. The contemporary situation re-quires that Russian education should increase the quality content of the existing processes, as well as more actively introduce the services of higher edu-cation into the world’s market. There is given the analysis of the legal and regulatory framework which provides the development and functioning of elec-tronic information and educational environment in universities. The research shows how gradually the complexity of tasks given to digital environment increased, in the course of development of digital technologies and improvement of electronic tech-nologies of pedagogical interaction in higher educa-tion. The authors notice that there are efficient crite-ria of evaluating digital educational resources, the compliance to which provides Russian education competitiveness and a rightful place in the world market of educational services.
Vertical Dimension to the City: Psychosocial Aspects of Living in High-rise Apartment Buildings
Authors:   Novosibirsk State University  of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Litvintsev Denis Borisovich , Osmuk Lyudmila Alekseyevna ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University
Published: August 2020

This paper discusses the problem of urban growth through the construction of high-rise apartment buildings in Russia and in the world, affecting the psychosocial well-being of its residents, which is a prerequisite for the appearance of various phobias (including acrophobia, domatophobia), as well as suicide attempts. The results of socio-psychological studies conducted in Russia, the USA, China and Japan were comprehended. The data of the Council on Tall Buildings and the Urban Environment, the World Health Organization and the Federal State Statistics Service of the Russian Federation (the rate of commissioning of the total area of residential buildings by number of storeys, the number of in-dustrial accidents from falling from a height, as well as the number of injuries with uncertain intentions through falls, jumps or collisions from a height) were analyzed. Measures for the prevention of sui-cide by jumping from a height based on world prac-tice were considered.