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JOGO DE REALIDADE ALTERNATIVA (ARG) COMO ESTRATÉGIA AVALIATIVA NO ENSINO DE QUÍMICA
Authors: Cleophas Maria das Graças , Dias Cavalcanti Eduardo Luiz , Neri de Souza Francislê , Brito Carneiro Leão Marcelo
Published: August 2020

O ensino de química vem passando por tentativas de repaginação. Nesse sentido, várias estratégias estão surgindo ou sendo adaptadas para torná-lo mais efetivo para a aprendizagem dos alunos, ao fortalecer competências de pensamento crítico, de comunicação e de colaboração, além do letramento tecnológico. Este artigo aponta para mudanças e inovações, pois discutimos o uso de um Jogo de Realidade Alternativa (ARG) como estratégia avaliativa no ensino de química. Este tipo de jogo consiste em uma narrativa interativa ambientada no mundo real. A pesquisa apresentada é de natureza qualitativa e foi realizada com 35 discentes (n=35) de um curso de formação inicial em ensino de ciências. Os dados foram analisados sistematicamente e categorizados. Os resultados mostram que o ARG influenciou positivamente a colaboração entre os pares e aumentou a capacidade dos alunos em resolver desafios abarcando diferentes níveis de representação do conhecimento químico. O estudo mostra evidências de que o ARG pode ser utilizado como estratégia de avaliação de aprendizagem de natureza formativa, diagnóstica e autoavaliativa. Por fim, apresentamos um modelo avaliativo utilizando o ARG que pode ser aplicado em diferentes níveis de aprendizagem da química.
MODELOS ATÔMICOS NO ENSINO MÉDIO: UMA UNIDADE DE ENSINO POTENCIALMENTE SIGNIFICATIVA COM ÊNFASE EM UMA DESCRIÇÃO EPISTEMOLÓGICA
Authors: Macedo Mariel Dos Santos , Pantoja Glauco Cohen Ferreira , Moreira Marco Antonio
Published: August 2020

Neste trabalho, apresentamos os resultados da aplicação de uma Unidade de Ensino Potencialmente Significativa de 10 horas-aula sobre Modelos Atômicos, enfatizando a construção epistemológica do conceito de átomo, em uma perspectiva Kuhniana, para alunos de terceiro ano do Ensino Médio de uma escola pública de uma cidade paraense no interior da Amazônia. Para estudar os processos de Aprendizagem dos estudantes, utilizamos a teoria da Aprendizagem Significativa de Ausubel e a metodologia da Análise Textual Discursiva. Os resultados da comparação da atividade inicial e da verificação final de Aprendizagem apontam para a evolução das visões conceitual, histórico-epistemológica, e tecnológica dos alunos em termos qualitativos, e das visões conceitual e histórica em termos quantitativos. Conclui-se haver evidências de padrões de subsunção tanto derivativa como correlativa, em maior frequência, e de superordenação ocorrendo em um menor número de vezes.
Evaluation of mechanical properties of three commonly used suture materials for clinical oral applications: An in vitro study
Authors: Abullais Shahabe , Al-Qahtani Nabeeh , Naqash Talib , Khan Abdul , Arora Suraj , Bhavikatti Shaeesta
Published: August 2020

Background/Aim. Appropriate selection of suture materials is a crucial step in oral, maxillofacial and periodontal surgery for uneventful healing. We have scarcity of comprehensive studies comparing mechanical properties of commonly used suture material in oral surgery. The present in vitro study sought to evaluate the effect of saliva on the strength, elongation and stiffness of the commonly used suture material over a period of two weeks. Methods. Three suture materials, silk (SL), polyglactin 910 (PG) and polypropylene (PP), were used in 4?0 gauge. A total of 120 suture samples (40 from each material) were used for the investigation. Artificial saliva was mixed with human serum in 1:1 ratio and maintained at pH of 7.4 to 8.1 to simulate oral environment. All samples were tested at pre-immersion (baseline), as well as on the 3rd, 7th and 14th day in the post-immersion period. A universal testing machine was used to test the selected mechanical properties. The collected data were subjected to statistical analysis. Results. The distribution of mean baseline strength and percentage elongation was significantly higher in the PP group (p < 0.001), whereas stiffness score was the highest in the SL group (p < 0.001). Inter-group comparison revealed that the PP group had maximum tensile strength compared to the PG and SL groups at all time points. When percentage elongation was compared, the PP and PG groups showed the highest values on the 7th and 14th day, respectively. The PP group exhibited the highest stiffness values compared to the SL and PG groups on the 7th and 14th day in the post-immersion period (p < 0.001). Intra-group comparison showed that all suture materials had significant difference in mechanical properties when pre-immersion values were compared to the 14th day post-immersion values (p < 0.001). Conclusion. PP sutures are the strongest and have the highest tensile strength and elongation property. PP seems to sustain its tensile strength better than SL and PG at the end of the 14th day. Controlled clinical studies are necessary to verify this finding in an in vivo set-ting.
Composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oils of Salvia fruticosa and Salvia ringens (Lamiaceae)
Authors: Stojanovic Danilo , Marcetic Mirjana , Usjak Dusan , Milenkovic Marina
Published: August 2020

Background/Aim. Plant essential oils (EOs) can have a significant antibacterial effect especially through additive or synergistic action as antibiotic adjuvants. We investigated the composition and activity of EOs of two species of genus Salvia (S) from Greece with the aim to determine their antimicrobial activity as well as the activity in combination with selected antibiotics. Methods. The aerial parts of wild-growing S. fruticosa and S. ringens were subjected to a steam distillation and the obtained EOs were analyzed by gas chromatography and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. The broth-microdilution method was used in order to determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of EOs on seven strains of bacteria and one yeast. Antimicrobial activity of the combination of EO and antibiotics was investigated by checkerboard method and estimated by calculating fractional inhibitory concentration (FIC) of each component and fractional inhibitory concentration index (FICI). Results. Dominant component of S. fruticosa EO was transthujone (54.2%) and for S. ringens EO i t w as ?-pinene (28.1%). The MICs of EOs of both species were in the range from 200 ?g/mL to > 500 ?g/mL. The strongest antimicrobial effect was achieved against Bacillus subtilis and Candida albicans. According to FICI values, EO of S. fruticosa had additive effect with ciprofloxacin against most of bacterial strains but not with amikacin. Conclusion. The essential oils of S. ringens and S. fruticosa showed modest antimicrobial activity. However, the essential oil of S. fruticosa showed a promising additive effect in combination with ciprofloxacin.
Muscle Specific Insulin Receptor Overexpression Protects Mice from Diet-Induced Glucose Intolerance but Leads to Post-Receptor Insulin Resistance
Authors: Admin Ada , Wang Guoxiao , Yu Yingying , Cai Weikang , Batista Thiago M. , Suk Sujin , Noh Hye Lim , Hirshman Michael , Nigro Pasquale , Li Mengyao Ella , Softic Samir , Goodyear Laurie , Kim Jason K. , Kahn C. Ronald
Published: August 2020

Skeletal muscle insulin resistance is a prominent early
feature in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes (T2D). In attempt to overcome this
defect, we generated mice overexpressing insulin receptors (IR) specifically in
skeletal muscle (IRMOE). On normal chow, IRMOE mice have similar body weight as
controls, but an increase in lean mass and glycolytic muscle fibers and reduced
fat mass. IRMOE mice also show higher basal phosphorylation of IR, IRS-1 and
Akt in muscle and improved glucose tolerance compared to controls. When
challenged with high fat diet (HFD), IRMOE mice are protected from diet-induced
obesity. This is associated with reduced inflammation in fat and liver,
improved glucose tolerance and improved systemic insulin sensitivity. Surprisingly,
however, in both chow and HFD-fed mice, insulin stimulated Akt phosphorylation is
significantly reduced in muscle of IRMOE mice, indicating post-receptor insulin
resistance. RNA sequencing reveals downregulation of several post-receptor
signaling proteins that contribute to this resistance. Thus, enhancing early
insulin signaling in muscle by overexpression of the insulin receptor protects
mice from diet-induced obesity and its effects on glucose metabolism. However, chronic
overstimulation of this pathway leads to post-receptor desensitization, indicating
the critical balance between normal signaling and hyperstimulation of the
insulin signaling pathway.
Analysis of Information Technology Readiness in Furniture Business in Indonesia
Authors: Chotijah Umi , Retrialisca Fitri
Published: August 2020

Adoption of information technology (IT) can be assessed from the perspective of user readiness. This study examine the level of readiness of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) furniture sector in Java in adopting IT. The design and research model was developed using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Technology Readiness Index (TRI). Sampling uses a non-probability procedure with a purposive sampling technique. Data collection using the questionnaire survey method and analyzed using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method. In general, research findings indicate that the furniture sector SMEs in Java are prepared to adopt IT. However, research findings also indicate that the perception of discomfort and insecurity is a major issue that has the potential to hinder IT adoption by the furniture sector SMEs. Implications for stakeholders and empirical research are discussed further.
The Making of TEBU (Tebak Budaya) Game in Preserving Indonesian Cultural Characteristics
Authors: Sundaru Anjar , Ismiarti Maria Bella
Published: August 2020

Technology has developed very quickly along with human’s need to facility that helps them finish their work. Regarding the situation, combining technology advancement with history and culture brings in advantages like easing and accelerating information access and broadening knowledge concerning Indonesian history and culture through computer flowchart.  In this study, the authors emphasize Indonesian cultural characteristics in terms of traditional housing, dances, and songs.  This study aims to create a learning medium for all people, so they know Indonesian history and culture better.
Promoting Active Learning for Increasing Students’ Understanding of the Teaching Materials: A Report on Teaching Experience in Computer Science
Authors: Sulistyoningsih Margaretha
Published: August 2020

Knowledge gap among students is one of the challenges in teaching-learning process. Active learning can be one possible way to the solution, as study shows that active learning increase students’ achievement. Knowledge transfer between peers can have its place in an active class, since group discussion is part of the class design. We have been applying active learning in our classes where students were invited to teach in small groups or in class. In this paper we share about our experience in designing and implementing active learning strategies in our classes. After witnessing students’ success through active learning, we conducted a study to gain students feedbacks about the positive impacts of the active learning to their understanding of the teaching material. Thirty-six students fill out the questionnaire in Google Form anonymously. The result shows that our class settings that employ active learning increases students’ understanding of the teaching materials and hence, students’ grade. Over 93% give positive feedback about our class design and implementation. Students also give positive feedback about our personalized teaching and personal approach during the group activity in our classes. We conclude that class designs which incorporate active learning, is beneficial for students to increase their understanding of the teaching materials.
The Importance and Benefits of Relationship Marketing Concept
Authors: Durmaz Yakup , Güvenç Habip , Kaymaz Selman
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this study is to explain the concept and benefits of relationship marketing. The relationship marketing term that includes establishing short, medium and long-term ties-relationships with the customers, continuing and developing these relationships was first introduced by Berry in 1983. The concept of relationship marketing is a vital and important step in ensuring profit satisfaction and customer satisfaction in recent years, as well as achieving competitive advantage in the global market. Almost all of the big corporate enterprises in our country have turned to relationship marketing models and practices on issues such as ensuring customer satisfaction, determining customer expectations, product development, strengthening customer loyalty, product development and product differentiation.
Effect of Different Application Methods of Zinc and Boron on Growth and Yield of Cabbage
Authors: Taheri R. H. , Miah M. S. , Rabbani M. G. , Rahim M. A.
Published: August 2020

Zinc and boron are the most important trace nutrients for crop production. In recent years, cultivable lands in Bangladesh suffer deficiency of these elements. This research aimed to find out a suitable and effective application method to improve the overall soil nutrient up-gradation for crop production. Here, the treatments were control (T0), soil application of zinc (T1), soil application of boron (T2), foliar application of zinc (T3), foliar application of boron (T4), soil application of zinc and boron (T5), soil application of zinc with foliar application of boron (T6), soil application of boron with foliar application of zinc (T7), and foliar application of zinc and boron (T8). The source of zinc @ 3 kg ha-1 and boron @ 2 kg ha-1 as a basal dose were zinc sulphate and borax, respectively. The foliar application of zinc and boron was done at 45 and 60 days after transplanting @ 1% and the source were chelated zinc and solubor boron, respectively. The result of the experiment was concerning the highest plant height, plant spreading, the number of leaves, stem length, stem diameter, fresh weight of loose leaves, head diameter, head thickness, dry matter content of head, and yield. The highest yield of cabbage was found with the treatment foliar application of zinc and boron (T8). The results of this investigation revealed that the application methods of zinc and boron positively affect the growth and yield of cabbage whereas foliar application of these nutrients always makes higher growth parameters with yield.
Cost Over-Run in Civil Works: A Case-Study of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Gas Depot Construction Projects in Nigeria
Authors: Patrick Ogbu Chukwuemeka , Ehigiator-Irughe Raphael
Published: August 2020

Engineering, procurement and Construction (EPC) projects in the oil and gas sector of Nigeria are under-researched. This leaves investors with little or no guide on the cost-overrun risks of oil and gas depot projects. Using the qualitative case study research technique, this study investigated cost overrun in the civil works of a petroleum products depot project in Lagos, Nigeria. The objectives were to ascertain the reasons for cost overrun and the areas of substantial cost overrun in the project. It was found that except for the cost of construction of “gantry” which was under-measured as a result of use of a wrong method of costing, the rest of the major facilities experienced cost overrun with a cumulative difference of 106%. It was also discovered that the cost overruns mainly originated from design and construction activities. The study recommends the timely engagement of consultants to review the conceptual designs of contractors and monitor the activities of EPC contractors for oil and gas depot projects on behalf of clients. Such consultants should not, however, have powers to control the contractors. As much as possible, parties to EPC contracts should use standard conditions of contract that will better reflect their intentions rather than contrive bespoke conditions.
Analytical Models of Social Problem
Authors:   Belgorod State Technological University, Danakin Nikolai Semenovich , Barkovsky Yevgeny Sergeyevich ,   Belgorod State Technological University
Published: August 2020

The study presents and describes analytical models of a social problem - attributive, structural, evolutionary, allowing to obtain a holistic scientific understanding of it. This representation consists primarily of attribute variables, i.e. its distinguishing features. Among these variables there are the presence of life difficulties, anxiety about life difficulties, the negative consequences of life difficulties, the scale of life difficulties, the need for non-standard solutions, value conflict and relative nature (relativity). The structural model of a social problem includes the following components that act simultaneously as the stage of formation of a problem situation: the need of a social subject, the conditions for satisfying a given need, blocking the process of satisfying a need, social (life) difficulty, real or potential possibility of overcoming difficulty, awareness of this possibility, value (significance) of this opportunity, the interest of the social subject in overcoming social difficulties and resolving a problem situation, the actions of a social subject aimed at overcoming life difficulties. Three phases are distinguished in the evolution of a social problem: emergence, consolidation, and overcoming. The problem arises in two ways - gradually or suddenly. The term “consolidation” expresses the phase of stability, stabilization of a vital problem. In this phase, the problem may worsen and weaken, become actualized or “canned”, etc. Accordingly, the states of actualization, potentialization, “conservation”, exacerbation and weakening are distinguished. There are four ways to overcome a social problem, such as resolution, elimination, suppression, and transformation.
Types of Temperament and Features of Correlations of Formal-dynamic Properties of NSUEM Students
Authors:   Novosibirsk State University  of Economics and Management, Gladyshev Yury Vladimirovich
Published: August 2020

The paper presents the results of an empirical study of temperament types and significant correlations between formal-dynamic properties of male students of Novosibirsk state University of Economics and Management (NSUEM), the sample included 205 young men. To solve the problem set in the paper, the authors used the questionnaire of the formal-dynamic properties of personality of V. M. Rusalov, which revealed: ergicity (the degree of activity of a person's communication with other people and the subject environment); plasticity (the speed of switching from one activity to another); emotional sensitivity. In total, 9 indicators were used. It is shown that such types of temperament as sanguine and choleric predominate in this sample. It is established that each type of temperament has its own peculiarities of correlations. In particular, the greatest number of connections between the scales is observed in phlegmatics, while the maximum number of connections has the index of communicative activity and plasticity of communication. Boys-melancholic’s psychomotor ergycity and communicative ergicity are linked only among themselves. Sanguine and phlegmatic individuals have high correlations between the index of communicative activity and communicative ergicity, while melancholic people have no significant correlations between these indicators. Choleric, sanguine and phlegmatic people show high numbers of correlations between the index of communicative activity and the scale of communicative plasticity.
Dynamics of Indicators of Maladaptation of Students in Psychological Literacy Courses
Authors:   Kuban State University, Popova Yulia Ivanovna , Petkov Valery Anatolievich ,   Kuban State University, Maksim Valerevich Maksim Valerevich ,   Kuban State University
Published: August 2020

The relevance of the article is due to the necessity of studying changes in the manifestations of maladaptation as a result of training in psychological literacy courses. The purpose of the study is to present data on changes in the manifestations of anxiety, insomnia and dissociation, as manifestations of maladaptation, as a result of training in psychological literacy courses, which include information, reflexive and training components aimed at improving the understanding of psychological patterns, training basic skills of self-observation, self-regulation and reflection. The hypothesis is being tested on the ground of that as a result of training in psychological literacy courses, students change the severity of such manifestations of maladaptation as anxiety, dissociation and insomnia. To confirm the presence of changes the statistical analysis was used based on the assessment of the reliability of differences in the severity of indicators before and after training. The results of the study suggest that after training in psychological literacy courses, students have shown a decrease in such manifestations of maladaptation as anxiety and insomnia. The conducted research complements and expands the existing knowledge about the directions of psychological support of the individual and the possibilities of optimizing the psychological state.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in the Work of a Psychologist on Socio-Psychological Adaptation of Prisoners in Correctional Institutions
Authors:   Chechen State Pedagogical University, Vereshchagina Marina Vladimirovna , Arzamiyeva Khedi Umarovna ,   North Ossetian State Pedagogical Institute
Published: August 2020

The paper presents the results of a dissertation research on the problem of socio-psychological adaptation of people in correctional institutions. This work is a continuation of the previously presented materials on this topic, where the studied phenomenon was considered as the basis for ongoing preventive work with prisoners to prevent recidivism, as well as their re-socialization into society. According to the study, about a third of the sample convicted by Federal state institution “Detention Center No. 1” of Chechen Republic was characterized by maladaptation, accompanied by the experience of dissatisfaction in communication and interaction with others, dissatisfaction with their own personal qualities that demonstrated the necessity of psychological support of these persons in conditions of social exclusion. In this regard, this paper considers cognitive behavioral therapy as a method of influencing prisoners in isolation. The main ideas and the essence of the behavioral therapy approach based on cognitive techniques are described. The paper describes the results of psychological activity with convicts in the framework of the model of cognitive-behavioral therapy and methods of spiritual influence. The data of comparative analysis on indicators of socio-psychological adaptation and psychological well-being of convicts before and after experimental exposure are presented, which prove the effectiveness of the developed program of psychocorrective work with convicts on socio-psychological adaptation within the framework of the model of cognitive-behavioral therapy and methods of spiritual influence.
Psychological Assistance to Students in Adaptation to Higher Education Life
Authors:   Lobachevsky State University, Rodina Natalia Aleksandrovna , Chaikovsky Aleksandr Yevgenyevich ,   Lobachevsky State University, Mikhaylova Ekaterina Evgenievna ,   Lobachevsky State University, Daldyshkina Lilia Ivanovna ,   Lobachevsky State University
Published: August 2020

The paper deals with the problems of socio-psychological adaptation of junior students of higher education institutions to higher education. Students who did not cope with the difficulties of the adaptation period are distinguished by indifference to study and social life, deviant behavior, doubts about the correctness of the chosen professional path, difficulties in relations with classmates and mentors. As a result, these students have a high level of emotional stress, increased anxiety, low self-esteem, apathy, pessimism, and depressive disorders that hinder their professional and personal development. In this regard, the study of socio-psychological problems of first-year students in order to provide them with quality assistance is relevant, since it helps to increase their self-esteem, spiritual and professional growth of the individual, and therefore the effectiveness of the higher education system as a whole. The paper summarizes the theoretical research in the field of psychological science and presents the results of applying a comprehensive program of psychological assistance to first-year students in the framework of the psychological support service existing on the basis of Lobachevsky State University.
Narcissistic Accentuation of the Character of Modern Students, Factors, Consequences and Prevention
Authors:   Industrial University of Tyumen, Sheveleva Nadezhda Pavlovna , Savkina Natalya Gennadyevna ,   Industrial University of Tyumen
Published: August 2020

The paper considers the problem of neurotization of modern society, in particular, the narcissistic accentuation of the character of students, and its influence on the formation of significant competencies of future specialists. The socio-economic consequences of narcissistic trauma for an individual and society as a whole are systematized. The results of a 13-year study of the spread of narcissistic character accentuation among students of technical specialties through graphic tests are presented. The connections between the level of anxiety and self-esteem and narcissistic accentuation of character are revealed. The factors of the formation of narcissistic character accentuation in the analyzed group were studied and generalized. The influence of narcissistic character accentuation on the formation of significant competencies of future specialists is analyzed. Socio-economic solutions are proposed that contribute to improving the situation and reducing the negative consequences of the spread of the phenomenon.
On the Problem of Teachers' Motivation as a Function of Educational Organization Activity Management
Authors: Daudov Mairbek Garchkhanovich , Zubkhadzhiev Magomed-Ali Vakhayevich ,   Education Department,  Gudermess Municipal District,  the Chechen Republic
Published: August 2020

The study considers the problem of the implementation of the education management function as a type of social management. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the motivation for teaching staff in modern society, since the fundamental changes that have taken place in the educational sphere over the past decade require the heads of educational organizations to thoroughly study modern methods and forms of managing pedagogical teams. The peculiarity of employees' motivation is defined as the process of encouraging their activities aimed at achieving collective goals. The purpose of this study is to explore the basic principles of the management of the teaching staff, personnel policy and relations between the head and subordinates in educational organizations. The main method of investigation was the questionnaire method. To systematize aspects of education management as a type of social management, a contextual approach to the concept of «management» is considered. The results of the use of psychological methods to identify the characteristics of teachers' motivation are also presented.
Formation of Primary School Teachers’ Readiness to Create a Comfortable Developing Educational Environment
Authors:   Ishim Pedagogical Institute branch  of Tyumen State University, Pavlova Lyudmila Andreyevna , Povoroznyuk Olga Alekseyevna ,   Ishim Pedagogical Institute branch  of Tyumen State University
Published: August 2020

The formation process of primary school teachers’ readiness to create a comfortable educational environment is becoming particularly important today due to the fact that in the context of modern requirements, the school needs to organize the educational environment in such a way as to create a space for self-realization of each individual, while acting within the guidelines set by the state. The authors consider a possible option for future preparing the primary school teacher to create a comfortable developing educational environment, focusing on the Federal state standard of higher education 3++. The paper defines the quality parameters of a comfortable developing educational environment in three components: subject-spatial, social and technological, which served as the basis for the development of the content and sequence use of case tasks in a special course created by the author's team. The paper contains examples of case tasks aimed at students' awareness of the educational environment role in achieving the planned results for younger students, as well as at understanding the relationship between the goal and the task of education in primary school, age and individual characteristics of younger students, the characteristics of the topic and subject, designing and constructing a comfortable developing educational environment.
Designing the Organization of Students’ Independent Work in Learning a Foreign Language at Economic Universities
Authors:   Financial University under the Government  of Russian Federation, Tarasova Lyudmila Yurevna
Published: August 2020

The paper discusses the distinctive features of independent work of students in learning a foreign language at economic universities. The problem raised in this study is relevant, because the number of hours devoted to independent work in a non-linguistic university is more than half of the total number of hours devoted to the study of the discipline “Foreign language”. The study analyzes the main stages of independent work, the main parameters and characteristics, the succession of tasks, and the function of the teacher. The author says about the importance of developing memory and attention when learning a foreign language. The article considers specifics of organizing foreign language classes with using elements of independent work, justifies the need for students to develop the ability to navigate in a new situation, independently identify difficulties and find ways to overcome them.
Motivational Factor in Municipal Project Management
Authors:   Belgorod State Technological University, Danakin Nikolay Semenovich , Glazkova Lyubov Alekseyevna ,   Belgorod State Technological University, Sologub Olga Olegovna ,   Belgorod State Technological University
Published: August 2020

The study focuses on the topical problem of project management motivation at the municipal level. Attention is focused on the fact that some tasks of municipal development can be successfully resolved only in the format of project management. For the practical implementation of this opportunity, a systemic motivation of municipal employees is required, including differentiated wages, a transparent bonus system, various forms of non-material incentives, including competitive-adversarial and status-based ones. The study is based on a sociological survey conducted among municipal employees of the Belgorod region. Successful motivation of project activities includes not only identification and targeted use of the potential of motivating factors, but also regulation of the balance of project and functional activities, compensation of additional labor costs, and integration of motivational expectations of municipal employees.
Ethnocultural identity: Structure and Features of Functioning in a Regional Society (on the Example of the Republic of Khakasia)
Authors:   Khakas State University, Evdokimov Aleksei Igorevich
Published: August 2020

Ethnocultural identity is defined as a phenomenon of personality consciousness, the formation of which occurs under the influence of historical, socio-political and psychological factors that lead to the harmonization of the basic values and norms of representatives of a particular ethnic culture. In the current situation, ethnocultural identity is not limited to ethnic and national (civilian) components, but appears as a complex system of self-identification, which also contains global, macro-regional, regional and local components. Local, regional, macro-regional and global identities are updated in connection with the processes of transit and dialogue of cultures, building value-worldviews of the world around certain territorial spaces. Ethnic and civic components of identity are formed and actualized in situations of conscious physical and mental interaction with the ethnic community and civil nation. An analysis of the data of sociological studies conducted in the Republic of Khakasia allows us to conclude that the civilian component prevails and the local, macro-regional (Siberian) and global components increase in the structure of ethnocultural identity of residents of the Republic of Khakasia from 2007 to 2019.
Representation of People with Physical and Mental Disabilities in Russian Folklore
Authors:   Southern Federal University, Ryumshina Liubov Ivanovna , Berdyanskaya Yulia Vladimirovna ,   Southern Federal University
Published: August 2020

Folklore is supposed to be a regulator of the collec-tive unconscious and one of the main sources of social representations and social norms of behavior. Consequently, the conducted analysis of the repre-sentation in folklore of people with physical and mental disabilities can explain, to some extent, the steady attitude towards this category of people as “unfit”, incapable to perform social functions. How-ever, in the Russian folk tradition, this does not make them “irrelevant” in society. This is reflected in the phenomenon of “foolishness for Christ”, which was characterized only in Russian Orthodox culture. The “healing” of characters in Russian folklore, as a rule, occurs with the help of Divine powers, or thanks to the help of other characters. This empha-sizes the importance of others in the lives of people with physical and mental disabilities. This also cor-relates with success of their lives with others, which is consistent with the basic values of Russian col-lectivist culture. Nevertheless, the same sociocultur-al characteristics can contribute to the formation of a consumer position, formed by the disabled’ expec-tations on the idea that their surrounding is able to solve their personal and social problems. The un-derstanding of that close relationship with other people makes the process of interaction between disable people with the social environment extreme-ly important. Thus, in psychological research it be-comes relevant to study their relationship because they primarily influence the success of training and socio-psychological adaptation in society.
The Dynamics of Value Orientations of Young Men and Women in the Process of Studying at the University
Authors:   Astrakhan State University, Merzlyakova Svetlana Vasilyevna , Golubeva Marina Gerasimovna ,   Astrakhan State University, Bibarsova Nadia Vitalyevna ,   Astrakhan State University
Published: August 2020

The relevance of the research is in the need to study the features of personal value orientations in the process of studying at the university as modern students will become the main productive force and their values will largely determine society’s axiologi-cal priorities in the nearest future. The purpose of the study is to reveal the age-specific significance and availability of terminal values depending on the gender of students in adolescence and early adult-hood. The reliable differences in the significance of terminal values are revealed in the transition from adolescence to early adulthood. According to the respondents, friendship is more important value during youth, and health, financially secure life, self-confidence become more important in early adult-hood. It is established that during maturity the structure of value orientations becomes more har-monious. The content of internal vacuums, localiza-tion and degree of expression of internal conflicts at different stages of age development are determined. The revealed differences between young men and women in the significance and availability of termi-nal values specific to adolescence and early adult-hood can be caused by gender roles. Modern stu-dents have both general and specific features in the structure of value orientations due to the influence of their age and gender. The disharmony in the structure of value orientations in adolescence due to the discrepancy between the significance and avail-ability of terminal values actualizes the need to in-troduce psychological and pedagogical support for the process of self-determination of students in various spheres of life activity in the educational process of higher education.
The Cultural Institutions of Federal Army and Yunarmia (Youth Military-patriotic Movement) as a Tool for Military-Patriotic Education of Young People
Authors:   The Military University of the Ministry  of Defense of the Russian Federation, Kuznetsov Andrey Mikhailovich , Levchuk Aleksandr Andreevich ,   The Military University of the Ministry  of Defense of the Russian Federation
Published: August 2020

The relevance of the paper lies in the fact that now-adays a global information war is being waged against Russia. The youth became a particular ob-ject, including children and adolescents, as the most susceptible and vulnerable categories of the popula-tion. Due to the lack of life experience and strong beliefs, they are not able to perceive and evaluate information correctly, resist harmful influences, es-pecially moral, and even more so of a political and ideological content, without the help of adults. In this regard, the task of implementing the state youth policy, aimed at forming a state-patriotic conscious-ness, among the younger generation is of particular relevance. The great potential of military-patriotic education of youth is possessed by cultural institu-tions of federal military and «yunarmia», which can be called «youth Army», a youth military-patriotic movement. The paper presents the authors’ vision of the structure of cultural institutions of federal military and «youth army», which are designed to participate in the implementation of the state pro-gram of patriotic education of citizens of the Rus-sian Federation.
Practice-oriented Training in the Teaching the Discipline «Life Safety» of a Technical University: Based on Work Experience
Authors:   Omsk State Technical University, Venzel Vladimir Davydovich , Yanchij Svetlana Vladimirovna ,   Omsk State Technical University, Sechkina Irina Viktorovna ,   Omsk State Technical University, Bardina Ekaterina Gennadievna ,   Omsk State Technical University
Published: August 2020

The paper deals with the problem of practice-oriented education in higher education and high-lights the modern approaches of various authors in this direction. The experience of teaching the disci-pline «Life Safety» in a technical university is ana-lyzed. The paper presents the features of the organi-zation of the educational process of the discipline, where there are elements of not only fundamental general education, but also professional and applied components. The examples of developed practice-oriented tasks for students, including the formation of knowledge, skills and abilities related to the pro-fessional activity of the training direction being mas-tered, are given. The results of a survey of students of the 4th year of a technical university, conducted in 2019 at the end of the study of the discipline, are offered. The test questions, developed by the au-thors of the study, help to guide the teacher through the level of the students’ necessary competencies formation, contributing to the possibility of making the right decisions in the process of production activities of the organization.
Screening for the Severity of Illicit Drug Use among the “Tokhang” Responders in the Philippines: Basis for Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program
Authors: Amista Narcie Faith Pilon , Peters Baronese
Published: August 2020

Substance use has turned into a worldwide phenomenon influencing practically every country. Alcohol and other drugs are rapidly becoming a problem for public health. The primary purpose of this study is to screen the severity levels of drug use among “Tokhang” (Cebuano word that implies Tok-tok Hangyo, where police staff knocks the doors of an affirmed user or pusher, asking him/her politely to surrender to the police so that he/she will be checked for further assessment) responders in the municipality of Don Carlos, Philippines.  The study results will provide baseline data on the severity of drug use among the responders. It is vital to know the severity level so that appropriate interventions will be formulated. This study utilized a descriptive-correlational survey design to determine the relationship between the sociodemographic profile and World Health Organization-Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (WHO-ASSIST) among the “Tokhang” responders. The majority of the Tokhang respondents were male comprising 999 (99.3 %) of the study population. In terms of marital status, 467 respondents were married (45.5%), 377 were single (37.5%), and 170 belonged in cohabitation (16.9%).   In terms of educational attainment, 338 respondents reached high school level (33.7%.) and were 258 high school graduates (25.7%). Tobacco products has a (M= 19.17) followed with alcoholic beverages with (M=17.89), and lastly, amphetamine-type stimulants such as shabu were rated as (M=3.64) and described as moderate risk level, respectively. The initial results of the study will provide the basis for the community-based rehabilitation program for low and moderate risk drug use and moderate to high alcohol and tobacco use among the Tokhang responders. The Brief Intervention for Referral Treatment will be followed to implement and evaluate the program focusing on these substances.
Arab Spring Revolutions throughout Modern Arabic Poetry
Authors: Igbaria Khaled
Published: August 2020

One of the core dominant events, in the Middle East in 21th century, was Arab Spring revolutions in 2010-2011. These revolutions aimed to achieve democracy and get rid of the dictator regimes in the Arab countries. No doubt that Arab Spring had political social and economic reasonable and significant impacts. This paper will examine various reflections on the Arab revolutions of the Arab Spring (2010-2011) through modern Arab poetry, focusing on four selected poems as cases of study. In addition to the aimed historical reading, this paper attempts to analyse the selected poems focusing literary and poetic methods, as well as language and diction, comparing between them. For diversity, while all the selected poems are modern Arabic poetry, one of the selected poems is the neo-classic Arabic poetry of Ibrāhīm Obaydī, and the three others are free verse poetry from Ahmed Matar, Musʿab al-Mūrādī, and Ahmad Msāʿdih. Methodologically, this study is analytic, comparative and inductive, relying relevant poems of the selected four poets. This paper suggests not only that the Arab Spring played a significant historical role in the Middle East, leading to intensive civil and non-civil armed conflicts, but also, Modern Arab poetry contributes to historical documenting immortalizing the Arab Spring revolutions including their aims and motivations, as well as their social political and cultural impacts.
Japan's International Education during COVID-19 Pandemic: Show Impact or Face Swift Death
Authors: Samifanni Faramarz
Published: August 2020

The Japanese populace are dealing firmly with the Corona pandemic and effectively controlling it through the blockage of national and international travel; and effective advertisement of avoiding public places which are owned by both the government and private sector. There is no doubt that Corona has caused fears of practically everything tied to the human relationship including family ties and interactions of any close encounters, in terms of education, the greatest sector suffering are the private international education institutes since they heavily rely on student enrolments both within Japan for potential students and those schools who rely on foreign students studying in their institutions. Those depending heavily on foreign students would not be able to recruit from abroad and in turn, would be devastated by the lack of income. Also, there are some colleges and international universities that have study or work or short travel abroad programs that they cannot carry out for an uncertain period of time due to this pandemic which has choked the economy of many of these organizations including the companies and institutions connected to them. This paper analyses the current situation in the Japanese education system and look for possible solutions to the problem of Internationalization without international travel.
Muslim League Leader Khwaja Nazim Uddin and 1937 Election Tragedy in the Bengal Province of British India
Authors: Chowdhury Fouzia Sultana
Published: August 2020

The paper focuses on the muslim political leaders’ activities, nature, ideology and legitimacy in the period of 1935 to 1937 and 1937 election in the Bengal province of British India. Khwaza Nazim Uddin and other Political Leader played significant roles in the socio-economic and political development of Bengal. However, Muslim Political leaders were competing with one another to obtain more power in Bengal politics. In particular, Khwaja Nazim Uddin was a popular leader in Bengal but defeated in the election in 1937. Thus, this paper explores Khwaja Nazim Uddin’s political career, ideology and the reasons of his defeat in 1937 election. To investigate, it utilizes historical and exploratory descriptive methods. Instrument used to collect data is review of relevant literature, books on autobiography, media reports and archival data. The archival data are historical records and British government document during the colonial rule in Bengal. The finding of the study suggests that the question of Muslim unity always a moving factor in Bengal politics in a situations of tense relations between Hindus and Muslims but Khwaja Nazim Uddin failed to remain united to fulfill the rights of Bengal people due to the lack of his ability in leadership.
Phonological Interpretation of Consonants in the Russian Language in Borrowings at the Junction of Prefix and Root
Authors: Sokolyanskiy A. A.
Published: August 2020

The article is devoted to the phonological interpretation of consonants at the junction of prefix and root in borrowings such as Russian ir-ratsionalnyy, ir-realnyy, in-novatsiya, im-moralnyy, etc. The work is performed taking into account the typology of long and short consonant opposition in different languages of the world. The broad phonological context of the use of long and short consonants in the Russian language is taken into account, but due to the limited volume of the article, illustrations and interpretations of a number of phenomena are given in a generalized form. The author proceeds from the concept of multilevel phonology, developed by him in a number of works. In general, the description is based on primary phonemes that correspond to the phonemes of the Saint Petersburg Phonological School. It is shown that when identifying the morphemic structure of words such as irratsionalnyy one should proceed not from the spelling appearance, but from the accepted pronunciation. With this approach, the morphemic division of the previously cited words takes the following form: i-rationalnyy, i-realnyy, i-novatsiya, i-moralnyy, etc. Thus, the article deals with the problem of creating a phonological description in the conditions of orthoepic uncertainty and variability using a specific example.