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Effect of Corrosion Products and Deposits on the Damage Tolerance of TSA-Coated Steel in Artificial Seawater
Authors: Castro-Vargas Adriana , Gill Simon , Paul Shiladitya
Published: January 2022

The corrosion module of COMSOL Multiphysics 5.6® software was employed to simulate the influence of the corrosion products and calcareous deposits on the damage tolerance of a Thermally Sprayed Aluminium coating (TSA) in a simulated marine immersion environment. The capacity of TSA to polarise the steel was evaluated by modelling 5%, 50%, and 90% of the sample uncoated’s area (i.e., substrate exposed). Additionally, the consumption of the sacrificial coating was simulated by Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) for the geometry of the experimental system. The parameters used in the model were obtained from polarisation curves and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) available in the literature. The results are in good agreement with measurements of Open Circuit Potential (OCP) and Corrosion Rate (CR) from experiments reported in previous studies. The model predicted the sacrificial protection offered by TSA as a function of the exposed steel surfaces, indicating the ability of TSA coating to polarise steel even with up to 90% damage. Furthermore, a 90–70% reduction in the corrosion rate of TSA was calculated with the simultaneous influence of corrosion products and deposits formed after 20 days of exposure to artificial seawater at room temperature.
An Unsupervised Machine Learning Approach for UAV-Aided Offloading of 5G Cellular Networks
Authors: Tsipi Lefteris , Karavolos Michail , Vouyioukas Demosthenes
Published: January 2022

Today’s terrestrial cellular communications networks face difficulties in serving coexisting users and devices due to the enormous demands of mass connectivity. Further, natural disasters and unexpected events lead to an unpredictable amount of data traffic, thus causing congestion to the network. In such cases, the addition of on-demand network entities, such as fixed or aerial base stations, has been proposed as a viable solution for managing high data traffic and offloading the existing terrestrial infrastructure. This paper presents an unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) aided offloading strategy of the terrestrial network, utilizing an unsupervised machine learning method for the best placement of UAVs in sites with high data traffic. The proposed scheme forms clusters of users located in the affected area using the k-medoid algorithm. Followingly, based on the number of available UAVs, a cluster selection scheme is employed to select the available UAVs that will be deployed to achieve maximum offloading in the system. Comparisons with traditional offloading strategies integrating terrestrial picocells and other UAV-aided schemes show that significant offloading, throughput, spectral efficiency, and sum rate gains can be harvested through the proposed method under a varying number of UAVs.
Scale Construction and Validation of Uses and Gratifications Motivations for Smartphone Use by Tourists: A Multilevel Approach
Authors: Moon Jang-Won , An Yuting
Published: January 2022

This study introduces and applies the uses and gratifications theory to travel and tourism, resulting in a classification of U & G motivations (extant items) for this field. Uses and gratifications motivations are important for understanding e-tourist satisfaction. However, a measurement model for examining them has not been developed in the field of travel and tourism. To address this gap, this study develops valid and reliable scales for uses and gratifications motivations for smartphone use by tourists. Multilevel linear modeling (MLM) was used to avoid biases caused by common traits and features within a tourist group and to measure group effects. The scales conceptualized motivations for smartphone use by travelers, i.e., the U & G motivations, as a four-dimensional construct: social interaction, information, entertainment, and convenience. All scales demonstrate the appropriate psychometric properties for evaluating U & G motivations. The scales developed here can serve as an effective tool for future empirical research to better understand the motivations for smartphone use by travelers and to identify the relationships among U & G motivations, attitude, and e-tourist satisfactions in travel and tourism.
Cytotoxicity of Aspergillus Section Fumigati Isolates Recovered from Protection Devices Used on Waste Sorting Industry
Authors: Viegas Carla , Twarużek Magdalena , Dias Marta , Carolino Elisabete , Soszczyńska Ewelina , Aranha Caetano Liliana
Published: January 2022

Safe working conditions must be guaranteed during waste sorting, which is crucial to maximizing recycling and reuse, in order to minimize workers’ exposure to chemical and biological hazards. This study determines the contribution of Aspergillus section Fumigati to the overall cytotoxicity of filtering respiratory protection devices (FRPD) and mechanic protection gloves (MPG) collected in 2019 from different workstations in one waste sorting industry in Portugal. The cytotoxicity of 133 Aspergillus section Fumigati isolates was determined as IC50 in human A549 epithelial lung cells and swine kidney cells, using the MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay. Aspergillus section Fumigati cytotoxicity results were compared with previous total cytotoxicity data from FRPD and MPG samples. A significant correlation was detected between the total cytotoxicity of samples and cytotoxicity of Aspergillus section Fumigati isolates in A549 cells (rS = −0.339, p = 0.030). The cytotoxicity of Aspergillus section Fumigati isolates explained 10.7% of the total cytotoxicity of the sample. On the basis of the comparison of cytotoxicity levels, it was possible to determine the contribution of Aspergillus section Fumigati isolates for the total cytotoxicity of protection devices used in the waste sorting industry. The results support in vitro toxicology as a relevant approach in risk assessments regarding cytotoxicity in passive sampling, and thus, useful in determining the contribution of relevant microbial contaminants to overall cytotoxicity. This approach can provide valuable answers in dose/response studies, and support innovations in risk characterization and their translation into occupational policies.
An Agro-Climatic Approach to Developing a National Prevention Tool for Deoxynivalenol in French Maize-Growing Areas
Authors: Roucou Agathe , Bergez Christophe , Méléard Benoît , Orlando Béatrice
Published: January 2022

The levels of deoxynivalenol (DON)—a mycotoxin produced by Fusarium graminearum—in maize for food and feed are subject to European Union regulations. Obtaining a compliant harvest requires the identification of agronomic and climatic risk factors related to higher fungal contamination and DON production. A national, multiyear database for maize was created, based on field survey data collected from 2004 to 2020. This database contains information about agricultural practices, climatic sequences and DON content at harvest for a total of 2032 maize fields localized in the French maize-growing regions. A linear mixed-model approach highlighted the presence of borers, late harvest and inadequate crop residue management, normal-to-cold temperatures in March, humidity in August and the absence of a hot end of the maize development cycle with a dry August as creating conditions favoring maize contamination with DON. The various possible associations between these risky climatic conditions and agricultural practices were compared, grouped and ranked as related to very low to high DON concentrations. Some combinations may even exceed the regulatory threshold. The national prevention tool, created for producers and agricultural cooperatives, is informative and easy-to-use to control the sanitary quality of their harvest.
The Abundance of S-Process Elements: Temporal and Spatial Trends from Open Cluster Observations
Authors: Magrini Laura , Vázquez Carlos Viscasillas , Casali Giada , Baratella Martina , D’Orazi Valentina , Spina Lorenzo , Randich Sofia , Cristallo Sergio , Vescovi Diego
Published: January 2022

Spectroscopic observations of stars belonging to open clusters, with well-determined ages and distances, are a unique tool for constraining stellar evolution, nucleosynthesis, mixing processes, and, ultimately, Galactic chemical evolution. Abundances of slow (s) process neutron capture elements in stars that retain their initial surface composition open a window into the processes that generated them. In particular, they give us information on their main site of production, i.e., the low- and intermediate-mass Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB) stars. In the present work, we review some observational results obtained during the last decade that contributed to a better understanding of the AGB phase: the growth of s-process abundances at recent epochs, i.e., in the youngest stellar populations; the different relations between age and [s/Fe] in distinct regions of the disc; and finally the use of s-process abundances combined with those of α elements, [s/α], to estimate stellar ages. We revise some implications that these observations had both on stellar and Galactic evolution, and on our ability to infer stellar ages.
The Highly Productive Thermothelomyces heterothallica C1 Expression System as a Host for Rapid Development of Influenza Vaccines
Authors: Keresztes Gabor , Baer Mark , Alfenito Mark R. , Verwoerd Theo C. , Kovalchuk Andriy , Wiebe Marilyn G. , Andersen Tor Kristian , Saloheimo Markku , Tchelet Ronen , Kensinger Richard , Grødeland Gunnveig , Emalfarb Mark
Published: January 2022

(1) Influenza viruses constantly change and evade prior immune responses, forcing seasonal re-vaccinations with updated vaccines. Current FDA-approved vaccine manufacturing technologies are too slow and/or expensive to quickly adapt to mid-season changes in the virus or to the emergence of pandemic strains. Therefore, cost-effective vaccine technologies that can quickly adapt to newly emerged strains are desirable. (2) The filamentous fungal host Thermothelomyces heterothallica C1 (C1, formerly Myceliophthora thermophila) offers a highly efficient and cost-effective alternative to reliably produce immunogens of vaccine quality at large scale. (3) We showed the utility of the C1 system expressing hemagglutinin (HA) and a HA fusion protein from different H1N1 influenza A virus strains. Mice vaccinated with the C1-derived HA proteins elicited anti-HA immune responses similar, or stronger than mice vaccinated with HA products derived from prototypical expression systems. A challenge study demonstrated that vaccinated mice were protected against the aggressive homologous viral challenge. (4) The C1 expression system is proposed as part of a set of protein expression systems for plug-and-play vaccine manufacturing platforms. Upon the emergence of pathogens of concern these platforms could serve as a quick solution for producing enough vaccines for immunizing the world population in a much shorter time and more affordably than is possible with current platforms.
Analysis of gingival recession risk factors
Authors: Elovikova T. M. , Sablina S. N. , Grigoryev S. S. , Mandra Y. V. , Koscheev A. S.
Published: January 2022

Relevance. In most cases, modern dentistry can successfully treat gingival recessions, thus achieving both aesthetic and functional goals. Conservative, surgical, orthodontic, instrumental, injection procedures and methods, which help adequately manage the position of the gingival margin according to the cementum-enamel junction and keep the smile beautiful and healthy, primarily preserve teeth. Meanwhile, timely identification of risk factors associated with gingival recession is no less of a priority in the individualized preventive approach to supporting patients at the dentist appointment.Materials and methods. The research was conducted at the Department of Operative Dentistry and Introduction to Dental Diseases of the Ural State Medical University and the Department of Control Systems Modeling of the Ural Federal University in Yekaterinburg. The study examined 60 young adults: 20 men (33.3%) and 40 women (66.7%) who presented to the dentist. The patients were allocated into two groups according to their age. Each group consisted of 30 patients: the first group contained 20 to 24-year -olds and the second group comprised 35 to 44-year -old patients.Results. The analysis of gingival recession risk factors revealed aggressive tooth brushing in 19% subjects of the first group (р ≥ 0.05), poor oral hygiene in 17% cases (vs 19% in the second group (р ≥ 0,05); overhanging restorations – 12% cases (р ≥ 0.05); thin gingival biotype –14% (р ≥ 0,05).Conclusion. Effective customized control of gingival recession risk factors primarily allows normalizing oral hygiene, timely arresting inflammation in the marginal and papillary gingiva, eliminating trauma from tooth brushing and interdental cleaning devices, as well it provides an interdisciplinary approach to patient management at the dental appointment.
Oral hygiene and oral fluid indices in patients with post-COVID syndrome using different kinds of toothpastes
Authors: Satygo E. A. , Bakulin I. G. , Limina A. P.
Published: January 2022

Relevance. The scientific literature has published a considerable amount of data over the past two years on the manifestation of new COVID infection in the oral cavity during the disease. However, there are only occasional studies on the dental status of patients with the post-COVID syndrome. Purpose – to determine the oral hygiene and some oral fluid indices in patients with post-COVID syndrome using different kin ds of toothpaste.Materials and methods. The study examined 68 patients aged 27-40 years who had had a coronavirus infection not earlier than six months before the beginning of the study. The control group consisted of patients who had not been ill with COVID-19. At the first stage, we compared oral fluid characteristics and content in the patients who had not had COVID-19 with the same parameters in the patients who had had coronavirus infection and post-COVID syndrome. At the second stage, we divided the patients into groups according to the toothpaste they used. We determined the oral hygiene and oral fluid indices in all patients.Results. The patients with the post-COVID syndrome had a lower salivation rate, increased saliva viscosity, decreased saliva remineralization capacity, lower lysozyme activity and decreased cathelicidin LL-37 concentration in oral fluid. The patients, who used Moisturizing toothpaste (R.O.C.S. Moisturizing), had a higher salivation rate, lysozyme activity, cathelicidin LL-37 concentration than the patients who used toothpaste with chlorhexidine and sodium lauryl sulfate. Also, the level of oral hygiene was significantly higher in the first group.Conclusion. The study established that the oral fluid parameters significantly changed in patients with the post-COVID syndrome, and the choice of toothpaste affected those parameters. This group of patients should use toothpaste that improves the properties of the oral fluid. The use of toothpaste "R.O.C.S. Moisturizing" improved the oral fluid characteristics in patients with post-COVID syndrome.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS: EXPERIENCES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY
Authors:   ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team and Country Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Moscow, Russia, Pouchkin M. , Tada K. ,   ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team and Country Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Moscow, Russia, Pizarro R. ,   ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team and Country Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Moscow, Russia
Published: January 2022

This article discusses how Public Employment Services (PES) have dealt globally with the crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how policies and measures related to PES can be enhanced for sustainable socioeconomic recovery. The COVID-19 crisis has been historically unique, particularly in that it has been necessary to comply with physical-distancing measures implemented by governments in order to avoid further spread of the virus. In such circumstances, reactivity and flexibility have been key for PES to effectively operate and support jobseekers and other clients during this challenging time. Globally, PES have adapted and changed their priorities according to three different phases during the crisis. Based on these experiences, the enhancement of and investment in PES are recommended in order to facilitate a human-centred, sustainable, and resilient socio-economic recovery from the crisis. The enhancement of services along with the operation and management of PES is possible through accelerated digitalization, further focus on supporting vulnerable groups of citizens, building and strengthening partnerships with various actors, and increasing the skills of staff. This is similarly true for PES in the Russian Federation. They have significant potential to accomplish such reforms and greatly contribute to the sustainable recovery of economy and society in the country.
A NEW PARADIGM FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CONCEPT OF THE WELFARE STATE IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION
Authors:   Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sharkov F.I. ,   Academy of Labor and Social Relations, Moscow, Russia
Published: January 2022

The formation and strengthening of the welfare state required the theoretical development of conceptual foundations, a set of policy measures, and their implementation by all stakeholders. “The concept of the welfare state, which emerged in the 20th century, is experiencing a crisis in many countries and cannot provide an increase in welfare ... Many previous models and factors of economic development are practically exhausted. In many countries, the concept of the welfare state, which emerged in the 20th century, is also in crisis. Today, not only can it not ensure a steady growth in well-being, but sometimes even keep it at the same level,” the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin said at the opening of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing. The need to create a new concept of the welfare state in the Russian Federation at the beginning of the XXI century was associated with the fact that the country’s population began to advocate for the implementation of an active state policy that meets the principles and essence of the welfare state. It was also necessary to harmonize and bring closer the domestic legislation and socio-economic practice with the experience and regulatory systems of the CIS countries, EurAsEC, European countries participating in international treaties. The development of the concept of the welfare state in the Russian Federation was carried out by a well-known group of scientists and practitioners in Russia based on the Academy of Labor and Social Relations. The concept of a welfare state, created by this group, which included the authors of the article, was discussed at the Expert Council of the IPA EurAsEC. The program was approved by the participants of the conference organized at the Academy by the decision of the organizing committee in 2004. The draft Concept of the welfare state of the Russian Federation has been supplemented and corrected in accordance with the suggestions and comments of the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Education, Social Insurance Fund, Pension Fund, Federal Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund, as well as participants in thematic conferences and round tables. However, the active processes of globalization have led to the need not only to introduce simple changes to the existing concept of the welfare state, and also propose its new paradigm for subsequent wide public discussion.
THE ROLE OF THE EXTERNAL LABOUR MIGRATION IN THE MIGRATION POLICY OF RUSSIA
Authors:   Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, Komarovsky V.V.
Published: January 2022

Russian migration policy is going through a period of serious transformations. After a long preparatory period, the Ministry of Internal Affairs plans to present an updated version of the Basic Law in the field of migration by the end of this year. The pandemic also significantly affected migration processes and, first of all, labor migration. The system of regulation of external labor migration requires a significant update of approaches to the interaction of its constituent parts, goals, and objectives in modern conditions. The need to move from a “reactive” policy (reaction to ongoing changes) to a program-targeted principle of building a system of proactive actions based on a real assessment of the situation, a balanced forecast of its development, goals, and objectives of the current and future migration policy is becoming more obvious. This research is devoted to the analysis of the current role and place of external labor migration. Insufficient attention is paid to the external labor migration in the domestic scientific literature, while this segment is provided with the most complete information base (Ministry of Labor of Russia). The article presents an analysis of the mechanism for reducing this segment of labor migration, its conditionality both by the scale of demand for labor migrants and by targeted actions to limit their presence in the country. The author pays particular attention to the territorial distribution of labor migrants by region, and their professional qualifications. As a result, it was concluded that it is necessary to improve the procedures for determining the need for foreign labor at the regional level and that there are no prerequisites for the transition from the system of quotas to patents. The models of migration regulation that have taken shape in the world include a similar set of tools that complement each other in response to changes in demand and supply in the labor market. Abandoning sufficiently effective instruments, such as quotas, which are widely used around the world, can bring immediate benefits, but ultimately lead to serious problems.
FACULTY PERFECTIONISM IN THE CONTEXT OF UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONAL AND CORPORATE CULTURE
Authors:   St. Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Filyasova Yu. A.
Published: January 2022

The study aims to identify and analyze the reasons for the development of positive and unhealthy perfectionism of a university teacher in the socio-economic conditions of the labor activity. The relevance of the study is due to the uncertainty of the requirements for teachers in relation to research and scientific-methodical work. The novelty of the research lies in the identification of the teacher’s focus on maximum results, which does not contribute to maintaining a balance between life goals and a healthy lifestyle. As the main research method, the author applies the analysis of modern trends in labor activity, key performance indicators (KPIs), and the system of teachers’ remuneration. The educational environment provides the basis for self-improvement not only for students but also for teachers. The key objective of the faculty is to constantly strive to find the most effective teaching methods, as well as create new knowledge. Research work as an integral part of pedagogical activity in the field of higher education defines the teacher as the owner of the social intellectual capital, capable of developing a positive attitude and motivation among young people towards their future profession. The organizational culture of the university creates social conditions for the continuous improvement of pedagogical and scientific competencies. Nevertheless, corporate culture does not completely clarify the correlation between key performance indicators, achievements, and faculty pay as subjects of economic relations. Academic workload increases and the necessity to create electronic courses results in reduced time for conducting research. Meanwhile, key performance indicators are primarily aimed at scientific research. Unhealthy perfectionism develops as a result of the mismatch between the completed work, achieved results, and remuneration. Teachers’ all-or-nothing thinking comes into contradiction with sanitary standards, including those of working with computers. Validation of requirements in accordance with the academic labor organization and sanitary standards can become the subject of government authorities and business analysis. The practical value of the paper lies in the attempt to identify the necessity for determining the scope of extracurricular work of a teacher in terms of time, specific results, and remuneration. As a result of the analysis, the author proposes to increase the transparency of the remuneration system and use key performance indicators for teacher’s personal development.
Estabilidad de la formulación sales de rehidratación oral de osmolaridad reducida (polvo y solución oral)
Authors: Cantillo Lores Ana Rosa , Guerra Cleger Yadira , Vistel Marlen , Bosch Escobar Jorge , Chil Núñez Idelsy
Published: January 2022

Las Sales de Rehidratación Oral de Osmolaridad Reducida son efectivas para tratar las enfermedades diarreicas siendo una importante herramienta en la prevención de muertes y comorbilidades. El estudio realizado tuvo como propósito evaluar la estabilidad en estante de la formulación en forma de polvo y a la solución oral a través de controles físicos, químicos y microbiológicos, basado en la directiva de estabilidad vigente en Cuba. La presentación de las muestras en polvo es en sobres de poliéster- aluminio polietileno por 20,5 g, y su almacenamiento a 30 ± 2 °C a una humedad relativa de 70 ± 5 %. Las mismas se evalúan por un año con una frecuencia trimestral a partir de su fecha de fabricación. La solución oral se prepara en frascos cónicos esterilizados, la que se conserva entre 30 ± 2 0C en la primera hora y a 2 – 8 0C hasta las 24 horas posteriores a su preparación. Las especificaciones evaluadas se determinan según las Farmacopeas de Estados Unidos Ed. 40, 2017 y Británica 2013, empleando métodos analíticos validados. Se demuestra que estos parámetros en las muestras en polvo se mantienen dentro de los límites de calidad establecidos, y que los resultados hallados para las determinaciones cuantitativas presentan una distribución normal, por lo que se establece que el proceso se encuentra en control estadístico con un nivel de confianza del 95 %, lo que es extensivo a la solución oral, razones por las que se concluye que el producto posee una adecuada estabilidad en las condiciones estudiadas, garantía de su seguridad y eficacia farmacológica.
Association Between Demographics and Financial Literacy of Women
Authors: Murugesan Rukmini , Manohar V
Published: January 2022

Financial literacy is fundamentally spreading the awareness of good money and management practices. It includes all currency transactions made by a person, such as income, expenses, savings, loans, and investments. Financial literacy is a process of making sense of and indulgent financial issues and situations. In the present study, authors have presented an association of demographic factors towards financial literacy among women in Vizianagaram, Andhrapradesh. The sample size of 540 women from various areas of Vizianagaram has been incorporated for the research. A structured questionnaire designed on a 5 point Likert scale has been used based on a simple sampling method. The association between independent variables, i.e., demographic factors, is investigated by applying One-way Anova for hypothesis testing. The findings revealed that the financial literacy of women has a moderate association with demographic factors.
ADAPTIVE LEARNING SYSTEM IN ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Бериев И. Р. , Алисултанова Э. Д.
Published: January 2022

Данная работа посвящена созданию адаптивной системы обучения в электронной среде. В ходе исследования сформулированы принципы, заложенные в концепцию проектирования такой системы. Представлена структура системы, которая включает модель предметной области (образовательного контента), модель пользователя, модель адаптации и модель оценки результатов обучения. В рамках предложенной системы разработан адаптивный электронный обучающий курс математической дисциплины. Обосновано, что успешное освоение такого курса обучающимися способствует формированию у них математической компетентности.

The work is devoted to the construction of an adaptive learning system in an electronic environment. The principles underlying the design concept of such a system are formulated. The structure of the system is presented, including a model of a subject area (educational content), a user model, an adaptation model and a model for assessing learning outcomes. Within the framework of the proposed system, an adaptive e-learning course of mathematical discipline has been developed. It is substantiated that the successful mastering of such a course by students contributes to the formation of their mathematical competence.
LEARNING BIM: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “TeacherBIM” INITIATIVE AT THE GROZNY STATE OIL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY NAMED AFTER ACADEMICIAN M.D. MILLIONSHCHIKOV
Authors: Алиев С.А. , Муртазаев И.С-А. , Межидов Д.А.
Published: January 2022

В данной статье представлены текущее состояние и стратегии академической интеграции BIM в институте строительства, архитектуры и дизайна Грозненского государственного нефтяного технического университета имени академика М.Д. Миллионщикова (ИСАиД). В ней описывается инициатива «TeacherBIM» (преподаватель BIM), реализуемая для обучения преподавателей BIM с акцентом на развитие BIM как единого целого в их существующих курсах, а также представлены отзывы и рекомендации участвующих преподавателей.

This article presents the current state and strategies of academic integration of BIM at the Institute of Construction, Architecture and Design of the Grozny State Oil Technical University named after academician M.D. Millionshchikova (ISAiD). It describes the TeacherBIM initiative being implemented to train BIM educators with a focus on developing BIM as a whole in their existing courses, and provides feedback and recommendations from participating educators.
THE USE OF WEB TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CREATION OF TRAINING COURSES
Authors: Усамов И. Р. , Моисеенко Н. А. , Магазиева З. А.
Published: January 2022

В данной статье представлен обзор использования web-технологий при создании обучающих курсов. Для проведения сравнительного анализа были рассмотрены три метода создания СДО: использование алгоритма - HTML + PHP + JavaScript +CSS, готовые платформы размещения курсов, создание СДО с помощью конструкторов. Рассмотрены достоинства и недостатки этих методов создания СДО. Проведен анализ 5 сервисов с различными возможностями для создания онлайн-курсов: Антитренинги, ZenClass, JustClick, GetCourse, Eduardo, рассмотрены основные достоинства и недостатки этих сервисов. Сделан общий вывод по приоритетам разработки онлайн-курсов и используемых для создания технологий.

This article provides an overview of the use of web technologies in the creation of training courses. To conduct a comparative analysis, three methods of creating SDS were considered: using an algorithm - HTML + PHP + JavaScript + CSS, ready-made course placement platforms, creating SDS with the help of designers. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods of creating SDS are considered. The analysis of 5 services with various possibilities for creating online courses is carried out: Anti-trainings, ZenClass, JustClick, GetCourse, Eduardo, the main advantages and disadvantages of these services are considered. A general conclusion is made on the priorities of developing online courses and the technologies used to create them.
LLC "Superplast" - 30 years of activity
Authors: Astakhov P. A.
Published: January 2022

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Analysis of the use of Kinect technology as a therapeutic alternative to improve physical capacities in older adults
Authors: CERVANTES-CASTILLO Sebastián , DÍAZ-ARCOS Francisco Vertin , SERRANO-GUTIERREZ Maximiliano , MORALES-OTERO Sandra
Published: January 2022

The present study aims to describe the efficacy of Kinect technology for the therapeutic rehabilitation of geriatric patients by conducting and analyzing a 8-session therapeutic program based on this technology in which 12 study subjects participated, 8 Male subjects and 4 female subjects, within the physical capacities, the muscular strength was evaluated in the Daniels scale of the flexion of the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow and the goniometry of the flexion / extension of these same members. A greater elasticity and mobility were observed by female subjects apart from a greater increase in the range of motion in the same period of time than Male subjects, with respect to muscle strength, it was not possible to demonstrate a significant advance so the effectiveness of Kinect therapy in this area still shows contrasts in its results. Objective: to describe the efficacy of kinect technology for the therapeutic rehabilitation of elderly patients by carrying out and analyzing a therapeutic program. Methodology: analysis of the results obtained after several sessions of application of the games of the Xbox 360 console with Kinect control.
Implementation of a Community-based Project on the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases through Risk Factor Reduction in Phase 1K-Kasiglahan Village, Barangay San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines
Authors: Concepcion Clarenz Sarit M , Mercado Wilhelmina A
Published: January 2022

This capstone project of the Master in Public Health International of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery initiated the development of community health programs. Phase 1K, Kasiglahan Village, Barangay San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal, a partner community of the University of Santo Tomas - SIMBAHAYAN Community Development Office was chosen as the primary stakeholder for the implementation of this capstone project. Addressing the identified priority problem of lacking a community-based strategy in the community, the project aimed to initiate community-based prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) through risk factor reduction in Phase 1K-Kasiglahan Village, Barangay San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal at the end of the 6-week project timeline. Specifically, the project aimed (1) to increase the mobilization of the community through a consultative workshop, (2) to raise awareness of the community through Information, education, and communication (IEC) materials, and (3) to increase the baseline knowledge of the community through public health education lay forum. The project outputs include (1) mobilization of the community leaders in identifying their own health problems and in formulating their interventions, (2) posting and distribution of IECs in the community, and (3) increased baseline knowledge after the public health education lay forum. With the potential of influencing local policies to improve the health of the community, this project was formally and officially endorsed to the community through its local government leaders, rural health unit officials, and community leaders.
Promoting Academic Exchange in Public Health: A Transnational Education Model
Authors: Domingo-Maglinao Ma. Lourdes , Mercado-Asis Leilani B
Published: January 2022

International collaborative Master in Public Health programs provide students wider opportunities to engage in vital public health related work with specific populations and communities to improve health through awareness, education, policy, and research. A transnational education model to promote academic exchange in public health is hereby showcased with the collaboration of the University of Santo Tomas, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and the University of Leeds, Nuffield Center for International Health and Development. The program was established through initial institutional visits of each respective staff, faculty capacity building through workshops and symposia, and final agreement on a laddered structure of curriculum. This article describes how this program was established.
Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacologic Strategies for Parental Smoking Cessation to Protect Children: A Meta-Analytic Review
Authors: Tan Stefanie Nichole , Caduhada Jose H , Bautista Ma Teresa Tricia G
Published: January 2022

Aims: This meta-analysis aims to synthesize available evidence from published studies on the effectiveness of parental non-pharmacologic smoking cessation programs which aim to reduce children’s exposure to secondhand smoke. Methodology: A database search using The Cochrane Library, PubMed®, Medline, Embase, and Google Scholar, was done by the investigators. This study included 20 randomized controlled trials published up to 2020. Pooled estimates of risk ratio (RR) for quit rates were computed using the random effects model. Results: Overall, the quit rate among those who underwent parental smoking cessation was 13.4% while the quit rate for controls was 11.9%. The pooled RR demonstrated that the parental smoking cessation program was significantly associated with higher quit rates (RR = 1.22, 95%CI = 1.01 to 1.46, p-value = 0.04). The studies demonstrated moderate heterogeneity only (I2 = 54%). Among studies published prior to year 2000, no significant difference was observed between parental smoking cessation program and control (RR = 1.02, 95% CI = 0.62 to 1.70, p-value = 0.93). On the other hand, the pooled RR demonstrated that among studies published after 2020, parental smoking cessation program was significantly associated with higher quit rates (RR = 1.27, 95%CI = 1.03 to 1.56, p-value <0.0001). Among studies with self-help interventions, parental smoking cessation program has no additional benefit on quit rates (RR = 1.20, 95%CI = 0.94 to 1.58, p-value = 0.14). Among studies with biofeedback intervention also, no significant difference was observed (RR = 1.27, 95% CI = 0.86 to 1.89, p-value = 0.23). Conclusions: This meta-analysis demonstrated sufficient evidence that non-pharmacologic interventions for parental smoking cessation are effective.
Spatiotemporal Parameters of Gait in Filipino Adults Using the 3-D Motion Capture System
Authors: Fidel Maria Belinda Cristina C , Gonzalez-Suarez Consuelo B , dela Cruz Angelo R , Roxas Edison A , Fernandez Ma. Roxanne , Cruz Christopher Gabon
Published: January 2022

Background and Purpose: Gait is one of the outcome measures used in evaluation in the field of rehabilitation and there is a need for reference data of gait parameters primarily to understand the physiological significance of these parameters, describe their changes in pathologic gait for better understanding of pathophysiology and be able to provide the appropriate therapeutic approach. The purpose of this study was: 1) To derive a reference data of spatiotemporal parameters of gait among Filipinos, which include step time, stride time, stance time, swing time, single limb support time, double limb support time, cadence, speed, step length, stride length, and step width; 2) To determine correlation of age, gender, and anthropometric measures with spatiotemporal parameters, and 3) To determine gait symmetry. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 374 participants aged 20-69 years (males = 181, females = 193) were included. They were asked to walk in their comfortable speed. Spatiotemporal parameters were obtained using the Vicon motion capture system. Results: The walking speed, step length, stride length, and step width declined with age. Filipino men demonstrated higher values in all parameters except cadence which is higher in Filipino women. Height and leg length both have positive correlation with all parameters except for cadence. Weight has a positive correlation with all spatiotemporal parameters except for cadence, swing time, single limb support time, and speed. Cadence and stride length were symmetrical between right and left lower extremities. Conclusion: Spatiotemporal parameters among healthy Filipinos 20-69 years old were presented including their correlations with age, gender, and anthropometric measures. This can serve as a reference for future studies in gait where Filipinos are the participants.
Constrictive Entrapment Neuropathies of a Limb Secondary to Restraint Strapping: A Case Report
Authors: Say Tiffany Ella Rose , Rosales Raymond L
Published: January 2022

Rationale: Entrapment neuropathies are peripheral nerve disorders at specific anatomical locations. They may be caused by trauma in a manner of sprains or bone fracture, but it is often caused by repetitive insults or compression of nerves as they travel through a narrow anatomic space. Pregnancy and pre-existing comorbidities such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, or autoimmune diseases may also cause nerve entrapment. Objective: To highlight the case of a 52-year-old female developing right foot dysesthesia and weakness after continuous restraint strapping from her previous hospitalization. Case: Here we have the case of a 52-year-old Filipino female consulted because of right foot dysesthesia, allodynia, and mild weakness. She had a history of bipolar disorder and recent onset of acute psychosis and overdosing with her irregularly taken maintenance olanzapine tablets. She was put on restraint strapping of the right lower limb in her one-week hospital stay. This resulted in developing restraint marks on her right ankle accompanied by difficulty walking on heels and toes, spontaneous dysesthesia, and touch allodynia of her entire right foot. An electrodiagnosis yielded right lower limb focal neuropathies involving the right fibular nerve, right tibial nerve, right superficial fibular, and right sural nerves. The prescribed amitriptyline and gabapentin for 6 months led to gradual improvement of neuropathic pain. Discussion and Summary: Our case exemplifies focal limb neuropathies from entrapment due to restraint strapping. Electrodiagnostic confirmation of neuropathies of the same limb sensory and motor nerves was mandated to corroborate clinical neuropathic pain and after ruling out other causes of entrapment neuropathies. Prolonged use of neuropathic pain medications were needed to attain relief in this present case. Restrictive strapping is an iatrogenic cause of entrapment neuropathy that is preventable, had there been proper medical attention applied.
The C.O.P.E. Typology of Coping with Stressors at Sea among Filipino Merchant Marine Ratings: A Q Methodology Study
Authors: Mendoza Clarissa M , Calimag Maria Minerva P , Salvador Susannah O
Published: January 2022

Background: The seafarers’ poor mental health has been associated with significant morbidity, inefficiency, and accidents on board. Mental and physical health is largely dependent on the way seafarers handle stressors. Anchored on the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, this study aimed to identify the typology of Filipino merchant marine ratings according to their coping strategies to stressors on board vessels. Methods: Thirty-seven (37) Filipino merchant marine ratings participated in this study. They were chosen by purposive sampling. They rank-ordered 25 opinion statements on various stressors and coping mechanisms. The rank-ordered sorts were subjected to by-person factor analysis with Varimax rotation using the PQ Method version 2.32. The resulting factors were interpreted using the inductive approach, aided by the interview done after Q sorting. Results: Four factors were generated: solution-focused seafarers, stressor-focused seafarers, self-management–focused seafarers, and the social milieu-focused seafarers. There is a consensus on the supplication-focused seafarers who ask for God’s help in times of stress. Conclusion: The generated typology provides a better understanding of seafarers’ outlook on stress and coping and may help the stakeholders craft individualized strategies to help improve their coping mechanisms and overall mental health. Occupational health research must continue to focus on understanding the role of culture and adaptation on stress and coping behaviors to retain quality seafarers and promote a healthier workplace.
Surfacing Anger and Anxiety in Graduate Research Writing: A Prose Poetic Journey
Authors: Calimag Maria Minerva P
Published: January 2022

Research writing evokes feelings of anger and anxiety even among graduate students. Feelings are an inseparable part of the human lived experience and are important to learning and decision making. Research anxiety is powerful but not impossible to overcome. Various affective, cognitive, linguistic, and pedagogical mitigating strategies can be employed. By simply acknowledging its existence, we lead our students in the direction of doing just that...towards a transformational mindset to overcome research anxiety. Written qualitatively in the hermeneutic strand, this paper explores the lived experience and collective portrayals of the phenomenon of graduate research writing anxiety using prose poetry. The main forms of poetry qualitative researchers create vary from data poems or transcription poems, research poems, and autoethnographic poetry. Autoethnographic poetry is created by the author through self-reflection and writing to explore anecdotal and personal experiences and connect this autobiographical story to wider cultural, political, and social meanings and understandings. In this paper, the author writes from an emic perspective utilizing intertextual chaining to create an autoethnographic research prose poetry. The paper describes in rich detail, the dominant feelings about research writing anxiety and anger that surfaced from participants’ narratives of their shared experience of research writing anxiety. Prose poetry is written in paragraphs rather than verse but contains the elements of poetry, such as poetic meter, language play, and a focus on images rather than narrative, plot, and character.
Leading Change in a 150-year-old Medical School: Overcoming the Challenges of a VUCA World Amidst a 21st Century Pandemic
Authors: Domingo-Maglinao Ma. Lourdes P
Published: January 2022

This oration was delivered by the author during the annual discurso de apertura at the formal opening of the academic year 2021-2022 at the University of Santo Tomas last August 2, 2021. The discurso started as a Dominican Catholic tradition on July 16, 1866 as an annual event. The professor or dean assigned the preparation of this academic paper is appointed by the rector of the university a few months prior to the opening of each school year.