Level Of Tension Research Articles

Земства и кооперация Ставропольской губернии в годы Первой мировой войны

Introduction. In the context of the outbreak of the First World War and the involvement of Russia in military conflicts, the authorities are looking for additional sources of solving the problems that have arisen. The government involved local governments in carrying out state activities. Why did they even expand the competence of the zemstvo? The authorities began to involve cooperation in solving socio-economic problems. The experience of interaction between zemstvo and cooperation is of interest. Мaterials and Methods. The study was prepared on the basis of an integrated approach, which made it possible, based on a combination of information from various sources, to analyze the activities of zemstvos and cooperative associations during the First World War. The application of the principles of historicism, objectivity, and comprehensiveness made it possible to analyze the problem under study, including in the regional aspect. The sources involved in the analysis were both published sources and previously unstudied archival documents, statistical materials, periodicals on the problems and history of the activities of local governments and the history of cooperative associations. Analysis. The article examines the activities of zemstvo selfgovernment and cooperation of the Stavropol province during the First World War. The directions of work of zemstvos and cooperative associations are described. The process of development of the cooperative movement in the period under study is examined, the possibilities of cooperation in solving the problems of introducing management methods, providing the population with consumer goods, and reducing the level of social tension are analyzed. Results. The study made a reasonable conclusion that during the First World War, zemstvo institutions and cooperative associations of the Stavropol province carried out fruitful activities and contributed to solving the most difficult wartime problems. Cooperators and zemstvos contributed to solving the problems of providing the population with essential goods, supplying the army, and providing assistance to the families of front-line soldiers. During the war, cooperative associations in the region managed to strengthen their positions, significantly expanding the network of their organizations.

Принципы непрерывного обучения иностранному языку будущих инженеров в вузе

The article discusses the issue of organizing continuous foreign language teaching of future engineers in higher education. The aim of the research is to consider the possibility of applying a non-linear approach to the organization of continuous foreign language learning for engineering students in higher education in terms of systemic, organizational, temporal and other aspects of continuous learning in relation to the Foreign Language discipline. The materials for the study were educational standards of higher education for engineering specialties, materials of engineering forums on the problem of engineering education modernization, regulatory and legal documents of the Advanced Engineering Schools project. The focus of attention is on the current requirements to the set of competencies of a future engineer concerning the development of supra-professional (flexible) skills, such as leadership and entrepreneurial skills; the ability to work in a team, present the results of work, interact in a team, etc.; research skills; skills and abilities required to perform tasks within the framework of interaction between universities and their industrial partners. The study formulates and reveals the principles of continuous foreign language teaching process of future engineers in a higher education institution – systemic, organizational, temporal, age-specific, content-specific, level-specific, technological, and socio-psychological. The principle of technological continuity consists in the development of a system of special tasks based on authentic digital corporate resources, a gradual increase in the number of authentic digital corporate resources used in the learning process, and a complication of tasks and types of learning activities developed on their basis. The principle of socio-psychological continuity of the foreign language learning process is important for the organization of the learning process, as it reflects the specificity of foreign language learning for future engineers and contributes to the successful development of supra-professional skills. The key role in the formulation of this principle is played by taking into account individual-psychological features of engineering students, such as aspiration for leadership, rational understanding of the surrounding reality, etc. These students are characterized by a higher level of general tension and a dominant level of non-verbal intelligence development compared to students of the humanities. Thus, the results of the study allow us to conclude that these principles should be taken into account when designing a system of special tasks, developed on the basis of authentic digital corporate resource s and the capabilities of digital technologies, and when developing an e-learning course in foreign language for future engineers at the bachelor’s and master’s levels in higher education.

Development of Interdisciplinary Views on the Energetics of Human Communicative Behavior

This paper presents the results of a retrospective analysis of the scientific views on the energetics of human communicative and speech behavior. The etymology of the lexeme ‘energy’ is looked into; the definitions of the notion of ‘energy’ available in 17 lexicographic sources are analyzed, and semantic units incorporated into its lexical meaning are extracted. The analysis of their content makes it possible to define four essential features of the general scientific notion of ‘energy’ and synthesize its definition. As the energetics of human communicative behavior is traditionally seen as divided into the psychic and the physical components, its adequate description is possible only with the instruments of the integrative approach. The issues of mutual conversion of several types of energy to cater for various individual’s behavioral programs, as well as physical and physiological aspects of speech energetics have already been researched to a certain extent. Less attention has been paid to the psychic energy of a person, which nonetheless is intuitively considered to be a significant motive of any form of human activity. A concise account of historical views on the human psychic energy, nominated “prana”, “chi”, “soul”, “spirit”, “entelechy”, “energeia”, “psychic pneuma”, “animal spirits”, etc. is provided in the paper. Milestones in the research of the neurophysiological aspect of the energy supply of human communicative and speech behavior are reviewed. Special attention is paid to Freud’s description of the human psychic energy “economy” as the first full-fledged theory, capable of forming the basis for modeling the energetics of human communicative and speech behavior. Mention is made of the modern concept of “allostasis” oriented towards an anticipatory forecasting of energy needs by the organism rather than its posterior restoration upon some significant psychic events. Due to a lack of theoretical and experimental linguistic research, taking into consideration energy dynamics of the communicants’ psychic processes, a universal stochastic model of utterance generation, developed by A. Kalyta and O. Klymeniuk appears specifically promising. It could be effectively used in the development of the methodology of an experimental-phonetic study of conflict talks, typically marked with a significant level of emotional tension.

Relationship between Laryngeal Disorders and Respiratory Function in Professional Road Cyclists

Objective: Engaging in outdoor cycling, particularly within cold and arid environments, frequently precipitates dryness in the laryngeal mucosa and induces various supraglottic disorders. Such conditions hold the potential to detrimentally impact respiratory system efficiency. This study principally sought to elucidate the influence of supraglottic and upper airway disorders on the respiratory capacities of road cyclist. Methods and Materials: This investigation encompassed seventy-two professional and elite road cyclists, comprising 22 females and 50 males, with an average age of 22 years and a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 21.95(±0.02) kg/m². Utilizing stroboscopic examinations, supraglottic conditions including Sicca, Tension, Edema, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease were assessed. Concurrently, respiratory capacity was evaluated through spirometric tests, encompassing Forced Vital Capacity [FVC], Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second [FEV1], Tidal Volume [VT], Maximum Vital Capacity [VC MAX], Mean Mid-Expiratory Flow [MMEF (FEF25-75)], Peak Expiratory Flow [PEF], and Controlled Mechanical Volume Ventilation [cMVV]. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was employed to analyze the relationship between stroboscopic and spirometric findings, additionally exploring correlations between the two. A backward method in regression analysis was used, with Edema (ED), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Dry Laryngeal Mucosa (Sicca), and Tension (TE) serving as predictor variables against spirometric outcomes. Results: Predominantly, participants exhibited low levels of ED, GERD, Sicca, and TE. No substantial correlation emerged between ED, GERD, TE, and any spirometric indices (p-value > 0.05). However, a notable relationship was observed between Sicca and the MMEF index (p-value < 0.05). Regression analysis revealed significant outcomes for independent variables impacting VT and MEF25, with GERD negatively influencing VT in a statistically significant manner. Likewise, GERD's effect on the MEF25 variable was both negative and significant. Conclusion: This research offers critical insights into the impact of adverse training conditions and laryngeal disorders on respiratory function in cyclists. Addressing these concerns could facilitate considerable enhancements in their performance during training and competitive events.

SPECIALIZED FAMILY COURTS REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

The experience of creating in Kazakhstan its own model of family courts is described and the results of the implementation of pilot projects of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the introduction of judicial, pre-trial, out-of-court procedures for the settlement of cases and disputes arising from family, marital, parental, housing, household legal relations are analyzed. The relevance of the topic is predetermined by the ongoing course of development of the judicial system and judicial proceedings of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the principle of specialization of courts and judges. This topic is actualized in the conditions of increasing the competitiveness of Kazakhstan and becoming its highly developed country. On the way to achieving such an ambitious goal, it is of fundamental importance to improve the social and demographic situation within the country, reduce the level of social tension and conflict among the population, strengthen family values among young people, establish gender equality, as well as create a friendly society for children. The implementation of these measures, on the one hand, contributes to the improvement of the level of legal culture of the population within the country, and on the other hand, contributes to the improvement of Kazakhstan's indicators outside the country, for example, in popular international rankings on the global competitiveness of the countries of the world, the rule of law index and the level of happiness. And today, in the conditions of building a New Fair Kazakhstan, judicial specialization within the courts of general jurisdiction as a judicial, judicial, judicial-status principle is particularly relevant in ensuring the rule of law and the rule of law based on it in various spheres of legal relations, including marriage, family and housing. The study revealed the particularly significant role and important place of specialized family courts in improving the social and demographic characteristics of the population. The scientific works of scientists and the regulatory legal framework for the organization and functioning of family courts, empirical data on their activities have been studied. At the end of the work, brief conclusions are given, arguing arguments about the relevance, viability, and justification of the family courts of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The Level of Psychological Tension and Professional Burnout in Nurses Employed in Hospital Emergency Departments

Burnout syndrome is a collection of adverse symptoms that affect nursing staff employed in medical facilities. This syndrome is marked by a low mood, mental fatigue, and physical discomfort. Its emergence is impacted by strenuous work, organizational problems, and interpersonal conflicts. The aim of this study was to analyze the degree of mental burden and occupational burnout of nurses employed in Hospital Emergency Departments (ER). The data collection was based on the author’s questionnaire, as well as the MBI Maslach occupational burnout questionnaire and the Meister’s mental burden assessment questionnaire. The sample comprised 113 professionally active nurses employed in the HED. Conclusions: (1) the respondents exhibit a low and medium level of occupational burnout and mental workload, (2) socio-demographic factors, work experience and prevention methods do not affect the level of mental workload and occupational burnout, (3) employment in several workplaces causes a higher level of workload and professional burnout, (4) satisfaction with remuneration and support from colleagues is a key factor in reducing the risks of professional burnout.

Features of the Application of the Method of Socio-Psychological Training in the Formation of Students' Stress Resistance

The paper deals with such concepts as «social-psychological training» and «stress resistance»; the features of the application of this method in the formation of students' stress resistance are studied.One of the primary tasks of modern society in working with youth is the formation of a high level of sociopsychological adaptation. Currently, an active search and development of new forms and methods of both individual and group work with students is underway. In the diverse arsenal of methodological tools, a special place is given to socio-psychological training.The purpose of this psychological study was to study the features of the use of socio-psychological training as a means of forming students' stress resistance. During the primary diagnosis, two groups of students (control and experimental) were identified with a low level of stress resistance and a high level of stress.As part of the formative experiment, we developed and implemented a program of psychological support for students. Classes were held in the experimental group once a week for two months. After the formative experiment, the control stage of the study was carried out. At the control stage, the changes in the level of stress and stress tolerance of those who took (experimental group) and those who did not take part (control group) in the program were compared, thus, the effectiveness of the program of psychological support of students developed by us was tested. For re-diagnosis, the same methods were used as in the primary diagnosis at the ascertaining stage of the study.The methodological basis of the work was the theoretical provisions on the development of the group in the process of joint activity (L.G. Pochebut, G.M. Andreeva, E.S. Kuzmin, R.S. Nemov, etc.); ideas about the sociopsychological characteristics of the group (M.I. Bobneva, V.S. Ageev, P.K. Anokhin, etc.); conceptual foundations of personality development in the course of a specially organized psychological impact (A. Bandura, S.I. Makshanov, K. Levin, etc.); understanding and implementation of the methodology and methodology of socio-psychological training (L.A. Petrovskaya, Yu.N. Emelyanov, S.I. Makshanov).The research methods were theoretical analysis of scientific research; organizational methods; empirical methods: observation, psychodiagnostic methods, methods of statistical data processing.Comparative analysis of changes in the experimental and control groups (increase in stress resistance, reduction of stress and tension levels according to the corresponding coping strategies) allowed us to draw conclusions about the potential of applying the method of socio-psychological training in the formation of students' stress resistance.

ВЕРБАЛЬНА РЕПРЕЗЕНТАЦІЯ ЕМОТИВНИХ КОНЦЕПТОСФЕР У ХУДОЖНІХ ТВОРАХ ВОЛОДИМИРА ЛИСА

Modern linguistic research is increasingly directed towards the stream of cogni-tive expressiveness. Emotionality is an important part of language, it is inherent in all four linguistic levels: phonetic, morphological, syntactic and lexical. It is also worth taking into account that each level has its own system of means of expression.As for the phonetic level, scientists put forward a hypothesis that there are con-nections between the inclusion of a particular phoneme in a lexeme and the meaning of this lexeme. They claim that a phoneme is able to awaken a certain meaning in the subconscious of readers, is able to replace objects or actions, becoming a certain sym-bol. And due to the fact that the phenomena in the real world are characterized by the one who perceives this information, the evaluation of the subject is also transferred to the phonemes that accompany the given phenomena.The syntactic level can be expressed through the use of interrogative, exclama-tory, elliptical, inverted sentences, interjectional elements. This is used by the author to express emotionality in his works. It should also be noted that the higher the level of emotional tension, the higher the level of disorganization in the syntactic structure. With the help of repetitions, interruptions, unfi nished syntactic constructions, the de-gree of concentration of emotions increases.The syntactic level can be expressed through the use of interrogative, exclama-tory, elliptical, inverted sentences, interjectional elements. This is used by the author to express emotionality in his works. It should also be noted that the higher the level of emotional tension, the higher the level of disorganization in the syntactic structure. With the help of repetitions, interruptions, unfi nished syntactic constructions, the de-gree of concentration of emotions increases.We conclude that the vocabulary of the analyzed novels is emotional, expres-sive, full of lexemes with the suffi xes of diminutiveness, caressing, and rudeness. The interrelationship of emotions, ideas and themes forms a complex and emotionally saturated structure of the work, which deeply aff ects the readers. Saturation is an important feature of the writer’s authorial style

Features of interethnic relations in the perceptions of residents of a multiethnic region (a case study of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic)

The aim of this article is to present the results of an analysis of interethnic relations among the population of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic, with a focus on identifying local peculiarities and key trends in everyday life that impact ethnic interactions. The research methodology is based on a comprehensive approach to the study of the phenomenon of interethnic relations in a comparative context. For the purposes of this research, this approach combines quantitative and qualitative methods of sociology, statistical data, elements of expert analysis, and personal interviews in various situations. The integration of qualitative and quantitative strategies allows us to examine interethnic relations in the republic from different perspectives. Comparative sociological analysis reveals the spatial levels of interethnic relations and the extent to which they are influenced by specific local-territorial contexts. The use of data from mass republican surveys and materials from interviews and group discussions has enabled the presentation of assessments of interethnic relations, the analysis of the specifics of ethno-cultural composition and land use, the historical memory of the people, the features of ethnic self-awareness, and issues related to ethnic representation. The heterogeneity of the socio-economic space, varying levels of urbanisation in the territory, persistent unemployment levels, and active migration processes were taken into account as circumstances that influence the interethnic climate in the republic. The analysis conducted revealed specific regional features and issues that directly and indirectly determine the level of interethnic tension and stimulate mobilisation strategies. The obtained results can be a part of the social diagnosis of development resources for the republic within the multiethnic North Caucasus macro-region and the development of an effective strategy for regulating interethnic relations that meet the needs and interests of the residents of Kabardino-Balkaria.

Effect of die exit flow conditions on air-gap film dynamics in two-dimensional film casting processes: Short Communication

The impact of the inlet velocity profile at the die exit on the film dynamics within the air-gap region was investigated using numerical simulations for both Newtonian and viscoelastic Phan-Thien and Tanner (PTT) fluids in isothermal two-dimensional (2-D) film casting processes. In an industrial context, intentional adjustments were made to reduce the inlet velocities at the edge of the casting die, effectively mitigating the edge-beads characterized by a higher edge thickness than the center thickness of the final films. By varying the inlet velocity conditions with decreasing edge velocities, the steady film dynamics were correlated with the onsets of draw resonance instability and frequency responses to a disturbance, which were determined using the transfer function data obtained under tension-controlled conditions. The results revealed that decreasing the inlet velocity at the edge improved not only the formation of films but also the process stability for both Newtonian and viscoelastic fluids. In addition, the sensitivity or frequency response to a disturbance was effectively reduced by decreasing the inlet velocity at the edge. This observed impact of the inlet velocity was closely related to the increased tension levels at take-up and a greater portion of the neck-like deformation type in the air-gap region.

ACCEPTABILITY OF A REMINISCENCE THERAPY TABLET APP: IMPACT ON RESIDENTIAL CARE STAFF OF PERSONS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA

Abstract With dementia prevalence rapidly on the rise and no viable pharmacological treatments currently available, the development of accessible, efficacious, and low-cost non-pharmacologic interventions for persons living with dementia (PLWD) has become critical. Reminiscence therapy (RT) and life story can be built into residential care provision to provide person-centered solutions that elicit conversation, engagement, and socialization with staff. RT tools can also help inform care staff about residents’ lives and preferences to provide higher quality and meaningful interactions. This paper details the development and evaluation of LifeBio Memory, a tablet application designed to record the life stories and care preferences of PLWD in residential care communities. Care staff (n = 60) from 10 communities in Ohio, including memory care, assisted living and nursing homes, were trained to implement LifeBio Memory in their organizations. A pre-post design was used with staff, mainly comprised of life enrichment, administration, social work, rehab, and direct care staff. Outcomes presented include but will not be limited to: 1) acceptability, feasibility, and satisfaction with the tablet app, 2) staff knowledge of resident care preferences and interests, 3) utilization of person-centered care practices, 4) quality of communication between the resident and themselves and other staff, 5) their current understanding of that resident’s life history, and 6) level of tension and frustration with the resident. Discussion will focus on the need for sustainable RT interventions that promote person-centered care for PLWD and ways in which technological advancements can be integrated into residential care staff workflow.

Real-Time Feedback to Enhance the Teaching of Wire Tying.

Teaching the art of wire tying is difficult because the instructor is not able to gauge the effectiveness of the final product. The impact of an incorrect technique is usually not evident. Also, the instructor does not have a way to demonstrate the different levels of tension generated by different wire knotting techniques, nor their differing abilities to resist a load that a patient may apply. In this paper, a device is described that can provide real-time feedback on wire tension generated during knot tying, and how particular knots resist an applied distraction. This device has been used to deliver a live demonstration to reinforce lecture material, and in small group teaching exercises, where real-time feedback enhances skills and understanding. A stepwise training schedule for surgery residents structured as an entrustable professional activity is proposed.

Hubble tension and fifth forces

Fifth forces are ubiquitous in modified theories of gravity. In this paper, we analyze their effect on the Cepheid-calibrated cosmic distance ladder, specifically with respect to the inferred value of the Hubble constant (H0). We consider a variety of effective models where the strength, or amount of screening, of the fifth force is estimated using proxy fields related to the large-scale structure of the Universe. To quantify the level of tension between the local distance ladder and the value for H0, we calculate the probability of obtaining a test result at least as extreme as the observed one, assuming that the model is correct (the p-value). For all models considered, the level of agreement is ≳20%, relieving the tension compared to the concordance model, exhibiting an agreement of only 1%. The alleviated discrepancy comes partially at the cost of an increased tension between distance estimates from Cepheids and the tip of the red-giant branch (TRGB). Demanding also that the consistency between Cepheid and TRGB distance estimates is not impaired, some fifth force models can still accommodate the data with a probability ≳20%. This provides incentive for more detailed investigations of fundamental theories on which the effective models are based and their effect on the Hubble tension. Published by the American Physical Society 2023

Curvature-enhanced membrane asymmetry slows down protein diffusion

Diffusion of transmembrane proteins plays a vital role in various cellular processes, such as endocytosis, raft formation and signal transduction. Current understanding of protein diffusion dynamics in lipid membranes is mostly based on hydrodynamic analyses, in which lipid membrane is simply treated as a thin layer of viscous liquid, same for highly curved ones. Therefore, how the mechanical state of highly curved membranes may affect the transmembrane protein diffusion remains unclear. In this study, we employed molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to analyse membrane curvature effect on the diffusion of cylindrically shaped Aquaporin-0 (AQP0) protein. Slowing down of protein diffusion with the increase in membrane curvature was observed. The possible contributions from membrane tension and asymmetric pressure profile were systematically investigated by simulating the protein diffusion dynamics in planar membranes with various tension levels or with various lipid number ratios between the two leaflets, respectively. We found no significant effect of membrane tension on AQP0 diffusion. Instead, the asymmetric pressure profile present in highly curved bilayer membranes was identified as a key factor that contributes to the slowing down of transmembrane protein diffusion. Our work thus contributes to a more complete picture of transmembrane protein diffusion on highly curved biological membranes.

Preparation and Performance Evaluation of Amphiphilic Polymers for Enhanced Heavy Oil Recovery.

The continuous growth in global energy and chemical raw material demand has drawn significant attention to the development of heavy oil resources. A primary challenge in heavy oil extraction lies in reducing crude oil viscosity. Alkali-surfactant-polymer (ASP) flooding technology has emerged as an effective method for enhancing heavy oil recovery. However, the chromatographic separation of chemical agents presents a formidable obstacle in heavy oil extraction. To address this challenge, we utilized a free radical polymerization method, employing acrylamide, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, lauryl acrylate, and benzyl acrylate as raw materials. This approach led to the synthesis of a multifunctional amphiphilic polymer known as PAALB, which we applied to the extraction of heavy oil. The structure of PAALB was meticulously characterized using techniques such as infrared spectroscopy and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. To assess the effectiveness of PAALB in reducing heavy oil viscosity and enhancing oil recovery, we conducted a series of tests, including contact angle measurements, interfacial tension assessments, self-emulsification experiments, critical association concentration tests, and sand-packed tube flooding experiments. The research findings indicate that PAALB can reduce oil-water displacement, reduce heavy oil viscosity, and improve swept volume upon injection into the formation. A solution of 5000 mg/L PAALB reduced the contact angle of water droplets on the core surface from 106.55° to 34.95°, shifting the core surface from oil-wet to water-wet, thereby enabling oil-water displacement. Moreover, A solution of 10,000 mg/L PAALB reduced the oil-water interfacial tension to 3.32 × 10-4 mN/m, reaching an ultra-low interfacial tension level, thereby inducing spontaneous emulsification of heavy oil within the formation. Under the condition of an oil-water ratio of 7:3, a solution of 10,000 mg/L PAALB can reduce the viscosity of heavy oil from 14,315 mPa·s to 201 mPa·s via the glass bottle inversion method, with a viscosity reduction rate of 98.60%. In sand-packed tube flooding experiments, under the injection volume of 1.5 PV, PAALB increased the recovery rate by 25.63% compared to traditional hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) polymer. The insights derived from this research on amphiphilic polymers hold significant reference value for the development and optimization of chemical flooding strategies aimed at enhancing heavy oil recovery.

Neural correlates of social exclusion and overinclusion in patients with borderline personality disorder: an fMRI study

BackgroundInterpersonal difficulties of patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) are closely related to rejection sensitivity. The aim of the present study was to gain further insight into the experience and cerebral processing of social interactions in patients with BPD by using fMRI during experimentally induced experiences of social exclusion, inclusion, and overinclusion.MethodsThe study involved 30 participants diagnosed with BPD (29 female and 1 male; age: M = 24.22, SD = 5.22) and 30 healthy controls (29 female and 1 male; age: M = 24.66, SD = 5.28) with no current or lifetime psychiatric diagnoses. In the fMRI session, all participants were asked to complete a Cyberball task that consisted of an alternating sequence of inclusion, exclusion, and overinclusion conditions.ResultsCompared to healthy controls, participants with BPD reported higher levels of inner tension and more unpleasant emotions across all experimental conditions. At the neural level, the participants with BPD showed lower recruitment of the left hippocampus in response to social exclusion (relative to the inclusion condition) than the healthy controls did. Lower recruitment of the left hippocampus in this contrast was associated with childhood maltreatment in patients with BPD. However, this difference was no longer significant when we added the covariate of hippocampal volume to the analysis. During social overinclusion (relative to the inclusion condition), we observed no significant differences in a group comparison of neural activation.ConclusionsThe results of our study suggest that patients with BPD experience more discomfort than do healthy controls during social interactions. Compared to healthy participants, patients with BPD reported more inner tension and unpleasant emotions, irrespective of the extent to which others included them in social interactions. At a neural level, the participants with BPD showed a lower recruitment of the left hippocampus in response to social exclusion than the healthy controls did. The reduced activation of this neural structure could be related to a history of childhood maltreatment and smaller hippocampal volume in patients with BPD.

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES TO PROMOTE THE IMAGE OF A RUSSIAN POLITICIAN IN TIMES OF CRISIS

The study is devoted to identifying the eff ective communication practices in the formation of media content aimed at promoting a positive image of a politician during times of crisis. The problem fi eld of the study is related to the solution of such issues as the study of the structure and functions of the image of a political leader; the identifi cation of eff ective PR-tools for forming the image; the development of a methodology and the conduct of sociological research devoted to the technologies of forming the image of a political leader and the interpretation of study results. These problems are comprehensively solved in the study in the framework of the theory of media communication and PR-technologies. The novelty of the study lies in the systematization of eff ective media technologies for the formation of a political image and in identifying patterns of their use, which will, to a certain extent, infl uence and manage the level of social tension of the population in such new conditions for society as the global lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic and, as a consequence, the crisis in many areas of society life.The paper presents the results of a sociological study, the object of which was to identify the infl uence of the communicative behavior of politicians in the Stavropol Territory in the online environment on the formation of their image. As a method of collecting information, a mass survey of the population of the Stavropol Territory in the form of an online questionnaire was chosen .As a result of the study, it was concluded that during the period of critical situations the importance of a competent selection of those media technologies that are aimed at forming trust-based and long-term relations between political subjects and potential voters increases providing the purposeful design and promotion of a politician’s positive image. The study made it possible to identify the most eff ective tools for shaping the image of a politician during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic period were identifi ed: speeches or information on television about the activities of politicians, posts on social networks and a direct line by a politician on television or on social networks.

Insomnia among Intensive Care Unit Nurses in the United Arab Emirates and its Association to Work Productivity and Quality of Life

Background: A healthy workforce is essential for sustainable healthcare systems, disease control, and the provision of quality and safe healthcare services. Insomnia is a common problem among critical care nurses attributed to the hard nature of their work, long and irregular shifts, high levels of stress and tension, and exposure to traumatic situations associated with critical care environments. These issues compromise their professional and personal lives, have financial consequences for health organizations, and may reduce the quality of care provided to patients. Aim: To assess the prevalence of insomnia among ICU nurses and determine its impact on their Quality of Life (QoL) and work productivity. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 430 ICU nurses working in three major governmental hospitals in the United Arab Emirates. Nurses were selected via convenient sampling. Data collected included nurses’ demographic characteristics, insomnia levels using the Athens Insomnia Scale, work productivity using the workability index, and QoL using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale-Brief questionnaire Results: Approximately 237 (55%) of participants reported moderate to severe levels of insomnia, and 195 (45.3%) had moderate productivity levels. However, the majority of participants reported low QoL levels in physical, psychological, social, and environmental QoL domains (61.4%, 60.2%, 47.2%, and 70.5%), respectively. Bivariate correlations demonstrated a significant negative relationship; correlation coefficient of -0.517, between participants' insomnia levels and work productivity levels. Additionally, significant negative relationships were found between insomnia levels and the QoL domains, with correlation coefficients of -0.629, -0.568, -0.469, and -0.485, respectively. Conclusion: This study found that insomnia has a negative relationship with ICU nurses’ work productivity and QoL. This may impact care delivery patient care and safety.Regular counseling sessions, better working hours, less overtime, and a better work-life balance may contribute to increased productivity and improved QoL among ICU nurses in the UAE.

Artificial algae optimizer with hybrid deep learning based yoga posture recognition model

Numerous people are interested in learning yoga due to the increased tension levels in the modern lifestyle, and there are a variety of techniques or resources available. Yoga is practiced in yoga centers, by personal instructors, and through books, the Internet, recorded videos, etc. As the aforementioned resources may not always be available, a large number of people will opt for self-study in fast-paced lifestyles. Self-learning makes it impossible to recognize an incorrect posture. Incorrect poses will have a negative effect on the patient’s health, causing severe agony and long-term chronic issues. Computer vision (CV)-related techniques derive pose features and conduct pose analysis using non-invasive CV methods. The application of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to an inter-disciplinary field like yoga becomes quite difficult. Due to its potent feature learning ability, deep learning (DL) has recently achieved an impressive level of performance in classifying yoga poses. In this paper, an artificial algae optimizer with hybrid deep learning-based yoga pose estimation (AAOHDL-YPE) model is presented. The presented AAOHDL-YPE model analyzes yoga video clips to estimate pose. Utilizing Part Confidence Map and Part Affinity Field with bipartite equivalent and parsing, OpenPose can be employed to determine the joint location. The deep belief network (DBN) model is then used for Yoga recognition. Finally, the AAO algorithm is utilized to enhance the EfficientNet model’s recognition performance. The results of a comprehensive experimentation analysis reveal that the AAOHDL-YPE technique produces superior results in comparison to existing methods.

KiDS-1000: Cosmology with improved cosmic shear measurements

We present refined cosmological parameter constraints derived from a cosmic shear analysis of the fourth data release of the Kilo-Degree Survey (KiDS-1000). Our main improvements include enhanced galaxy shape measurements made possible by an updated version of thelensfit code and improved shear calibration achieved with a newly developed suite of multi-band image simulations. Additionally, we incorporated recent advancements in cosmological inference from the joint Dark Energy Survey Year 3 and KiDS-1000 cosmic shear analysis. Assuming a spatially flat standard cosmological model, we constrainS8 ≡ σ8(Ωm/0.3)0.5 = 0.776−0.027−0.003+0.029+0.002, where the second set of uncertainties accounts for the systematic uncertainties within the shear calibration. These systematic uncertainties stem from minor deviations from realism in the image simulations and the sensitivity of the shear measurement algorithm to the morphology of the galaxy sample. Despite these changes, our results align with previous KiDS studies and other weak lensing surveys, and we find a ∼2.3σlevel of tension with thePlanckcosmic microwave background constraints onS​8.