Preparatory Work Research Articles

Preparatory work in support of risk communication on plant health

Preparatory work in support of risk communication on plant health

Мастер-план Казанской агломерации как основа поддержки региональных проектов

Recently, the tasks of balanced spatial development have been successfully solved by means of use of well-established scientific tools for agglomeration development. This type of spatial development provides for the need to ensure integrated transport and communication accessibility for infrastructure development of social and economic potential of the territory and taking into account many factors to increase the efficiency of the functioning of the elements of agglomeration system. A key element of strategic development of the agglomeration is the development of appropriate project master plans. The article provides scientific substantiation of approaches to the development of a master plan for Kazan agglomeration. The development of Kazan agglomeration is the result of the process of self-organization and selfdevelopment of the city of Kazan and its surrounding municipalities. As a basis for the development of a polycentric agglomeration, intensive ties between the elements of the territorial system are analyzed: elements of residential development, social, transport, and engineering infrastructures growing together. Common markets for housing, labor, and services have been formed and are developing. The model of the territorial development of Kazan agglomeration is analyzed, which includes three main parts, i.e., organizational, regulatory, and legal support, financial mechanism. The organizational part is based on a long-term plan of social and economic institutions in the region. Regulatory support for agglomeration development is provided by relevant federal laws. As one of financial instruments, the authors suggest an infrastructure menu as well as tools that provide the opportunity to reduce the debt of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation to the federal budget on state loans. Taking into account the long-term nature and importance of the development of these documents for the further balanced social and economic development of territories, the need for immediate organization of work on similar preparatory work in terms of the development of inter-municipal teams, their training, and the collection of primary information on the Kama and Almetyevsk agglomeration was proved.

Preparatory work for the update of the tolerable upper intake levels for folic acid/folate

Preparatory work for the update of the tolerable upper intake levels for folic acid/folate

APPLICATION OF THE TAN-SODERBERG GLOBAL READING METHOD IN TEACHING OF AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS

The article deals with theoretical and practical issues of using the TAN-Soderberg global reading method when working with junior schoolchildren with autism spectrum disorders. The features of this method and the principles of its construction are highlighted. The main competences of the TAN-Soderberg method are highlighted. Four main structural components of the TAN-Soderberg method are characterized. The stages of preparatory work for using the TAN-Soderberg method of global reading are defined. The practice of using the TAN-Soderberg global reading method when working with primary school pupils with ASD is described. The sequence of actions for the direct use of the “global reading” method for teaching pupils with autism spectrum disorders to read is determined. The importance of avoiding stereotypes when working with cards of pupils with autism spectrum disorders is noted.

The Work to Make Facial Recognition Work

Facial recognition technology (FRT) has become a significant topic in CSCW owing to widespread adoption and related criticisms: the use of FRT is often considered an assault on privacy or a kind of neo-phrenology. This discussion has revolved around uses of FRT for identification, which are often non-voluntary, in particular for surveillance wherein people are (by and large) unwittingly recognized by FRT systems. At the same time, we have also seen a rise of forms of FRT for verification (e.g., passport control or Apple's Face ID), which typically are overt and interactive. In this paper we study an interactive FRT system used for guest check-in at a hotel in China. We show how guests and bystanders engage in 'self-disciplining work' by controlling their facial (and bodily) comportment both to get recognized and at times to avoid recognition. From our analysis we discuss the role of preparatory and remedial work, as well as dehumanization, and the importance of CSCW paying closer attention to the significance of interactional compliance for people using and bystanding facial recognition technologies.

The role of education in the growth of the Georgian economy

The article - "The role of education in the growth of the Georgian economy" – is dedicated to the economic problem of Georgia, particularly unemployment, and explores the connection between the quality of education and this issue. An even more significant concern is the disproportionately high number of unemployed individuals, accounting for 18.5% of the working population. Among them, a remarkably large percentage consists of graduates from higher education institutions (32.3%) and vocational schools (over 40%). The author attributes this situation to the low quality of education in both types of institutions and the mismatch between the professions and competencies acquired by students and the labor market requirements. The article mentions that Europe experienced a similar problem before Georgia has faced it. To address this issue, the European Commission launched several programs and, in 2006, adopted an official document, “Knowledge into practice”. This document recognized the new model of higher education, known as the "Triple Helix" and European countries gradually started transitioning to this model. The authors of the article recommend the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, along with all its affiliated universities, to get acquainted with this model. By adapting it to the local conditions of Georgia, they should commence preparatory work for its practical implementation. It is suggested that each university in Georgia be encouraged to identify a “Center of Excellence” they are proud of and can expand to create a strong bond with local business firms. The relationship should serve students well. The strength of the "Triple Helix" model of higher education in the article is the close cooperation of universities with the business sector and the government of the country. The government of the country establishes the educational framework and regulations, while the business sector provides specific demands for skilled professionals and universities fulfill these. Graduates trained under this model are subsequently employed by the businesses that requested their specific skills. The author of the article claims that this model has worked in the UK, USA, Germany, Serbia and elsewhere, and will work in Georgia as well. In addition to the Triple Helix model, the article also emphasizes the significance of human capital as an essential factor of production contributing to economic growth. This has been developed by Professor Gary Becker of the University of Chicago (Becker, 1975). Furthermore, the article highlights the successful implementation of Co-Operative Education in the US, where students are placed in the workplace alternating with their academic studies. This program has been in place since 1906 at the University of Cincinnati and has resulted in half of the Co-Op students being offered full-time employment upon graduation (University of Cincinnati, 2021). The article notes that the necessity for education to collaborate with business has emerged in recent years. This was related to the acceleration of technical progress, which led to (and still leads to) the "aging" of professions. Added to this is the already outdated traditional thinking about education that education is the transfer of knowledge and the conduct of research. The new XXI century required education to play the role of a "public servant". This should be reflected in the smooth employment of the staff trained by it. This can only be achieved through deep and solid ties with the business sector. In this way, Georgian universities will be transformed into full-fledged market entities. They will realize that the "product" they create in the market (graduate specialist, research innovations) depends on consumers or employers and tailor the education process to their needs. According to the authors of the article, this will be a major turning point in Georgia's higher education, which will play a major positive role in the country's economic growth.

Controlled anticipation as a psychological attitude of the pianist-concertmaster (on the example of M. Ravel’s Sonata № 2 for Violin and Piano)

Statement of the problem. Controlled anticipation is a conscious process of fore sighting an upcoming event, preparing for its fulfillment, and taking full control over its course. Extrapolation of this universal model to the professional activity of a pianistconcertmaster allows to schematize the psychological foundations of the performance process. The distinctive feature of Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Major is demonstrating the incompatibility of violin and piano declared by the composer. The main task of the concertmaster is to create an ensemble integrity, within which he should cover the musical material of all the parts of the ensemble. In the context of this Sonata, the pianist resolves a paradoxical contradiction – to combine into a single integrity what is deliberately polarized at the compositional level. This study was based on scientific works in the field of psychology, in particular, the researches of Ukrainian scientists (Batrachenko, 2010; Nikolenko, 2014) and the studies revealing the problems of performing Ravel’s Violin Sonata (Baer, 1992; Kaminsky, 2004; Beavers, 2010, 2016, 2020; Lefèvre, 2013). Objectives, methods, and novelty of the research. The purpose of the study is to highlight the general principle of controlled anticipation and to argue their importance in the work of a pianist-concertmaster. For the first time a theoretical substantiation of anticipation as a controlled psychological process in the field of music is proposed and the research attention is focused on the performance problems of the concertmaster, who is responsible for the unifying function in the ensemble in Ravel’s Sonata in G Major for Violin and Piano. The research methods are determined by attracting the psychological theory, which considered the concept of anticipation; an activity approach aimed at applying theoretical knowledge from the field of psychology in the preparatory work of a pianist-concertmaster, as well as the methods of deduction and induction in their direct interaction were used. Research results and conclusion. Controlled anticipation allows to solve effectively a wide variety of tasks and it is a universal model for working on any kind of music. The specificity of the concertmaster’s activity lies in the fact that he is obliged to embrace the soloist’s part with his consciousness in addition to his own material. It needs to correlate each structural element of the text with the partner’s capabilities. Controlled anticipation as a psychological instruction is aimed at helping both in the rehearsal and concert practice of a pianist-concertmaster. Moreover, in the course of a stage performance, the use of controlled anticipation reduces the problem of excitement to nothing.

АНАЛІЗ ОСОБЛИВОСТЕЙ ДОСВІДУ ВИКЛАДАННЯ МАТЕРІАЛОЗНАВСТВА ШВЕЙНОГО ВИРОБНИЦТВА НА УРОКАХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ

The article examines and analyzes the theoretical issues of introducing students to the production, processing, and application of textile fibers of plant and animal origin, chemical and artificial fibers, non-woven fabrics, fabrics and finishing materials. Methods of conducting laboratory-practical classes were determined, as well as tasks were set on how to create a certain idea among students about the role and place of textile materials in the garment industry. The stages of studying textile material science are also analyzed, and the methods of its explanation are investigated. Special attention is paid to the beginning of the presentation of the material, the peculiarities of studying the division into fibers, yarn, threads and fabric. At the same time, it is necessary to emphasize that textile materials are natural and chemical, to note that fibers are used for the production of fabrics, and threads and fabrics are used for sewing garments. Familiarization with weaving processes should begin with the definition of the term itself. It is explained to the students that weaving is a set of processes, as a result of which a fabric is formed by the interweaving of two mutually perpendicular systems of threads. It should be noted that the weaving process is divided into two stages: preparatory work and weaving, which is performed on looms. During the introduction to these processes, it is advisable to demonstrate the work on the loom to students, and only after that to analyze the weaving process itself. If students understand this, then the first stage of familiarizing them with weaving can be considered complete. Next, it is advisable for the students to briefly describe the looms, starting with the mechanical and ending with the automatic. It is known that the material about the professions of a spinner and a weaver is perceived with great interest. The teacher talks about the working conditions of these workers, the cycle of operations performed by them, as well as the types and duration of training. When explaining the material, it is necessary to constantly ensure that the acquisition of knowledge, skills and abilities is carried out through the personal interest of students. Therefore, we conducted an analysis of the work experience of teachers related to these topics, substantiated motivational opportunities, and discovered interesting techniques and methods of teaching.

Interpretations of Plot about Alceste: from Euripide’s Social and Domestic Drama to Franz Fühmann’s “Play with Music in Ancient Landscapes”

The significance of the study is due to the need to update the memory of the personality and work of the East German writer Franz Fuhmann, undeservedly forgotten in the era of united Germany. The novelty of the proposed study is due to the fact that the materials that testify to the long and painstaking preparatory work to create a play about Alces and this work itself have not only not been translated, but have not been studied in Russian German studies either. It is noted that the problem of “inclusion” of artistic consciousness in new media makes it necessary to approach the reception of the classical heritage from a new point of view. It is indicated that Franz Fuman is one of the brightest experimenters in this field. It is shown that psychological rethinking of traditional mythological situations and the creation of their new versions prevail in his dramatic experiments, which allows us to see the timeless grain of the myth. It is argued that in the named work the writer does not deviate from the formulation of the burning topics of our time, but elevates their understanding to a higher level of the eternal questions of mankind. It is emphasized that in this context it is not surprising that the writer turned to the traditions of antiquity, primarily mythology. The author of the article believes that the study of the dramatic experiments of Franz Fumann helps to supplement the picture of the genre and style diversity of his work with new facts.

Preparatory work for the update of the tolerable upper intake levels for vitamin D

Preparatory work for the update of the tolerable upper intake levels for vitamin D

Efisiensi Kerja Pemboran Eksplorasi Pada PT Vale Indonesia

Exploration activities nickel (Ni) which is one of the stages, is where the exploratory drilling work efficiency is one of the main factors that can describe how good a job has been done. The purpose of this study is to analyze the efficiency of exploration drilling. This research method is done by direct observation in the field. The data that was obtained was a record time of any activities during the working day in the form of exploration drilling activity, inserting the inner tube in the core barrel, an empty lap, then taking out further drilling in the core barrel inner tube, prepare the inner tube, add pipes, and re-inserting the inner tube core barrel. There are other activities that the problems of the inner tube not landing. The inner tube can not rise, smoothing supplies drilling, pulling out the pipe, moving the drilling tool and equipment, preparation of drilling, transportation, accessibility, preparatory work crew, safety talk/meeting, checking tool, refueling, wait for dozer, crew return preparations, waiting for a supervisor/geologist, waiting for the crew, weather problems, rest, waiting to go home, repair, and water issues. This study obtained an efficiency increase of 44.43% in drilling work. Concluded the drilling work efficiency is still below the working efficiency standards applied by the company by 50%.

PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF PUBLISHING TEXTBOOKS, PEDAGOGICAL/TEACHING AND METHODOLOGICAL GUIDES AND NORMALIZING THE COST OF MATERIALS

Taking into account the society's demand on the efficiency of budget funds management, further optimization of budget expenditures, improvement of the quality of educational services, the strategy of providing textbooks and manuals for students of general secondary education and teachers should be developed and approved, the problem of development of standards of paper consumption for the production of textbooks was solved. manuals for modern printing equipment and their approval. The research was carried out using general scientific methods, in particular, theoretical generalization, methods of statistical analysis, graphic method of visualization of research results. The purpose of the article is to identify the features of development of directions of regulation of publishing of educational literature in Ukraine on the basis of adaptation of European experience, to develop approaches to creation of a system of standardization of production costs of printed materials. It was found out that in modern scientific literature the debate on the justification of the ways of development of the publishing and printing sphere, the necessity of real state support and standardization of production costs of printed products continues. The authors studied the trends in book publishing in countries with a high level of education and a developed educational literature publishing industry, which determines the demand for books and the development of the publishing industry. Systematized and analyzed information on the printing of textbooks and teaching aids in Ukraine, outlined the problems associated with the need to control the spending of budget funds. It was found that the current system of publishing educational literature in Ukraine is characterized by an insufficient level of achievement of target indicators in the use of state budget funds intended for the production of book products. Characterization of the main principles of activity of the largest publishing houses of educational literature in Ukraine was carried out on the basis of the indicators of the total circulation of books and by order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The consequences of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation for the domestic book publishing industry are analyzed, which require a shift of the emphasis of effective management to optimization and cost minimization. Due to the outdated and imperfect system of rationing, the necessity of the scientific institution to carry out complex preparatory work on the legislative regulation of technical standards of costs and standards of material waste in the production of textbooks and educational-methodical aids has been determined.

Методические подходы к определению затрат труда при проектировании объектов строительства

The life cycle of buildings includes the labor costs of all categories of management and construction personnel involved in construction from the beginning of preparatory work to the commissioning of the facility. Additionally included here are the costs of developing project documentation. Qualitatively developed project documentation leads to a positive result of construction activity. The price of design works is determined based on the following costs: personnel labor costs, insurance payments, expenses for all types of repairs, material costs, maintenance of buildings and/or rent, taxes and fees. A competent assessment of labor costs and their systematization will help to identify promising segments of labor cost optimization that most significantly affect the reduction of total labor costs.

Calibration of the convective parameters in stellar pulsation hydrocodes

ABSTRACTDespite the appearance of two- and three-dimensional models thanks to the rapid growth of computing performance, numerical hydrocodes used to model radial stellar pulsations (RSPs) still apply a one-dimensional stellar envelope model without any realistic atmosphere, in which a significant improvement was the inclusion of turbulent convection. However, turbulent convection is an inherently multidimensional physical process in the vicinity of the ionization zones that generate pulsation. The description of these processes in one dimension can only be approximated based on simplified theoretical considerations involving several undetermined dimensionless parameters. In this work, we confront two one-dimensional numerical codes, namely the Budapest–Florida code and the MESA RSPs module, with radial-velocity observations of several non-modulated RRab stars of the M3 globular cluster and specified the undetermined convective parameters by the measured data for both codes independently. Our determination shows that some of the parameters depend on the effective temperature, which dependence is established for the first time in this work, and we also found some degeneracy between the parameters. This procedure gives as by-product suggestions for parameters of the publicly available RSP code extensively used recently by researchers through the MESA package. This work is part of the preparatory work to establish a theoretical framework required to make progress based on the results of one-dimensional models to couple them with multidimensional ones for further detailed analysis of physical processes.

Assessing tsunami vertical evacuation processes based on probabilistic tsunami hazard assessment for west coast of Aceh Besar, Indonesia

BackgroundTsunamis are rare events compared to other disasters but have devastating consequences. In the last 100 years, more than 24 tsunamis and more than 235,000 fatalities have occurred globally. Indonesia has a high risk of a tsunami disaster. Since the devastating 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean, much research and preparatory work have been done to reduce the impact of future tsunamis in Indonesia, including in the province of Aceh, especially along the western coast where West Aceh is located. This coastal area was destroyed by a tsunami as high as 15–30 m, resulting in the loss of life, housing, tourist areas, industrial areas, and other public facilities. Given that tsunami disasters are rare and sometimes occur long in advance, human memory and awareness are reduced, making research on the level of tsunami awareness of disasters a challenging task.MethodProbabilistic Tsunami Hazard Assessment (PTHA) is a method that has been developed to predict tsunami hazards with a return period of hundreds to thousands of years, beyond the limited availability of historical data. The PTHA method can provide important information that supports tsunami risk management measures. This study aims to estimate recurrence period-based tsunami risk on the west coast of the district of Aceh Besar using the PTHA method. In this study, the source of the tsunami is caused by fault activity at sea. Seven tsunami scenarios based on fault parameters (earthquakes of magnitudes Mw 8.0 to 9.2 with interval 0,2) with the fault location focusing on the Aceh-Andaman Mega Thrust Segment, as applied in this study. This segment was a similar source to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that created a rupture area along a distance of 1155 km, with six parts of the fault.ResultThe maximum inundation distance reached 6 km for the flat area, with a flow depth of 13 m. The site has a cliff that is close to the shoreline, with an inundation distance shorter than the distance across the flat area. With an arrival time of less than 25 min, it is recommended to have an evacuation building and evacuation road in a wide inundated area, and an arrangement of hills close to the beach as an evacuation area, in order to reduce the number of casualties. For 100 years return period or exceedance probability rate 0.01, the average flow depth on the coast may exceed 5 m, and the maximum flow depth for a 1000-year return period or annual probability of 0.001 is 12 m. With the potential tsunami in the future, continuous tsunami drills and tsunami education are needed so that people can maintain an awareness of the threat posed by tsunamis.

Towards an Accessible Mathematics Working Environment Based on Isabelle/VSCode

The paper collects preparatory work for interdisciplinary collaboration between three partners, between (1) expertise in improving accessibility of studies for impaired individuals, (2) expertise in developing educational mathematics software and (3) expertise in designing and implementing interactive proof assistants. The cooperation was started with the goal to develop an accessible mathematics working environment for education with reasonable efforts. The start was triggered by the lucky discovery that the upcoming Isabelle/VSCode is greatly accessible for blind users without further impairments; this is envisaged as the project's target group. Technical details are described to an extent necessary to understand essential details of efforts required for development. A survey of demand from practice of education with respect to (1) and (2) leads to a vision for educational math software, which necessarily is sketchy but suffices to guide development and which shall invite experts in didactics of mathematics to collaborate.

Paint Pigment on Epigraphic Squeezes: A Case-Study from the Etruscological Collections of Olof August Danielsson

Abstract The practice of wet squeezing as a means of creating epigraphic facsimiles was widespread during the 19th and 20th centuries, but often negatively impacted the original inscriptions, particularly in cases where paint pigment was present. Depending on the precise method used, the pigment may transfer from the original to the squeeze. This article presents a case-study of four such squeezes made by Swedish Etruscologist Olof August Danielsson in 1886 of a funerary tile from Chiusi, as part of the preparatory work for Corpus Inscriptionum Etruscarum. This material makes it possible to study epigraphic polychromy in cases where pigment on the original has been damaged through squeezing. In addition, it illustrates how squeezes can give insight into the history of individual objects, as the squeezes, which show both the carving and the paint, cast light on the various proposed readings of the tile’s Etruscan inscription (CIE 1973/ET Cl 1.1478).

A cost-effective strategy for selection of third-party donors for a virus-specific T-cell bank for an Asian patient population

Background aimsThird party virus-specific T cells (VST) has shown efficacy for opportunistic virus infection which do not have effective treatment or are drug-refractory. We describe our preparatory work in setting up a third-party VST bank for a multi-ethnic Asian population. MethodsDiscarded white cells from regular blood bank plateletpheresis donors with known locally prevalent HLA antigens were cultured in small scale to generate VST against Adenovirus, BK virus, Cytomegalovirus, Epstein–Barr virus, and Human Herpes Virus 6. Multi-virus specific T cells (multi-VST) were also generated against all 5 viruses in single cultures. A strategy of allelic typing for donors with good and broad-spectrum cytotoxicity together with consideration on HLA restriction for the virus epitope was used to select combinations of VST lines for a hypothetical third party VST bank. The breadth of coverage based on these selection criteria was validated using our database of 100 post haematopoietic stem cell transplant patients. ResultsWe show that 50%, 42%, 56%, 56% and 42% of single VST cultures demonstrated specific cytotoxicity against AdV, BKV, CMV, EBV and HHV6 respectively. Twenty four of the 36 multi-VST lines showed activity against at least 2 of the 5 viruses studied. A carefully selected combination of just 6 VST lines can offer VST with at least 1 allelic match to 99% of potential recipients, while 92% can find 2 allelic matches and 79% can find 3 allelic matches. ConclusionsThis preparatory work confirms that a cost-effective strategy recruiting a small number of pre-characterized donors can generate VST lines with broad coverage for a multi-ethnic Asian patient population, thereby laying the foundation for setting up of a third party VST bank for Asian patients.

Technology of combined fixing of preparatory products for efficient use of suspended monorail roads

Purpose. Justification of the parameters and design of the system of combined fastening of the monorail pond of the suspended monorail roads in formation underground workings to reduce dynamic loads on the elements of the arch fastening and the mining massif during the delivery of large-tonnage loads and equipment to preparatory pits and assembly chambers. The methods. The recommended method of substantiating the technological schemes of auxiliary transport, focused on the use of multifunctional mining equipment of the new generation, adapted to the modern conditions of performing assembly and dismantling works and preparing new mining pillars for cleaning extraction, which is based on the modeling of the parameters of the interaction of the rolling stock of suspended monorail roads with arch fastening elements and side rocks during transportation of large-tonnage cargoes. Findings. According to the results of research into the operational parameters of suspended monorail roads as part of a highly adaptive transport and technological system for the delivery of large-tonnage cargo, it was established that to reduce dynamic loads on the elements of the arch fastening and the mining massif in the specific conditions of the mines of Western Donbass, the most promising option is the two-level anchor fastening of the monorail stand and preparatory product. The originality. Innovative technical solutions to increase the operational reliability of the arch attachment during the transportation of large-tonnage loads and reduce dynamic loads on the mining massif by redistributing them to adjacent links of the monorail pond and modernizing the transport and technological system are substantiated. Practical implementation. It has been proven that during the intensification of cleaning and preparatory work, reasonable technical and technological solutions meet the requirements for the timely preparation of new mining pillars and are considered as a promising direction for improving the current schemes of auxiliary transport for the mines of the region and ensuring the operational parameters of mining transport equipment of a high technical level in the specific conditions of the mines of the Western Donbass.

Of Murals and Men

Over the past decade, scholars have contributed to a growing body of work interrogating the carceral system in the United States and its role in the maintenance of settler colonialism and racial capitalism. Nicole R. Fleetwood’s theory of “carceral aesthetics” allows this scholarship to be applied to the history and criticism of works of art. Using Fleetwood’s ideas as a point of departure, this article examines the context, preparatory work, and archival legacy Ben Shahn’s plans for a mural cycle at the new jail on Rikers Island (ca. 1935), which were never executed. The Municipal Art Commission responsible for the rejection of his sketches claimed that it had done so based on the “bad psychological effect” that the murals might have on the men incarcerated there. Shahn and his collaborator, Lou Block, contested this claim. This reassessment of the project argues that concerns about psychological appropriateness were merited and that the murals would have participated in the ideology that has ultimately turned Rikers Island into the notoriously inhumane institution it is today.