Professional Literature Research Articles

A Pragmatic Historical Assessment Tool: A New Systematic Framework for the Collation and Evaluation of Documented Empirical Effectiveness and Safety of Traditional Plant Medicines in the European Materia Medica

Introduction: Traditional plant medicines (TPMs) are plant-derived therapeutic products prepared and applied according to longstanding medical customs. Around the world they are widely used in primary and preventative health care. The World Health Organization (WHO) calls in its Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014–2023 for Member States to provide a regulatory framework so that the formal contribution of traditional therapeutics can be advanced in national systems of health care. Evidence of effectiveness and safety is paramount for the regulatory integration of TPMs; however, a presumed lack of such “evidence” is one obstacle for full integration. The consequential health policy question is how to systematically evaluate therapeutic claims relating to herbal remedies when the extant evidence is predominantly based on historical and contemporary clinical usage, i.e., is empiricist in nature. This paper introduces a new method along with several illustrative examples. Method: Our research design employs a longitudinal, comparative textual analysis of standard textbooks of the professional European medical literature from the early modern period (1588/1664) onwards to today. It then triangulated these intergenerationally documented clinical observations on two exemplars (Arnica and St. John’s Wort) with corresponding listings in multiple qualitative and quantitative sources. A Pragmatic Historical Assessment (PHA) tool was developed and tested as a method to systematically collate the large amount of pharmacological data recorded in these judiciously selected sources. The evidential validity of longstanding professional clinical knowledge could thus be compared with therapeutic indications approved in official and authoritative sources (pharmacopoeias, monographs) and with those supported by contemporary scientific research (randomised-controlled trials [RCTs], experimental research). Results: There was high congruency between therapeutic indications that are based on repeated empirical observations from professional patient care (empirical evidence), those approved in pharmacopoeias and monographs, and modern scientific evidence based on RCTs. The extensive herbal triangulation confirmed parallel records of all main therapeutic indications of the exemplars across all qualitative and quantitative sources over the past 400 years. Conclusions: Historical clinical medical textbooks and contemporary phytotherapeutic equivalents are the key repository of repeatedly evaluated therapeutic plant knowledge. The professional clinical literature proved to be a reliable and verifiable body of empirical evidence that harmonised with contemporary scientific assessments. The newly developed PHA tool provides a coding framework for the systematic collation and evaluation of empirical data on the effectiveness and safety of TPMs. It is suggested as a feasible and efficient tool to extend evidence typologies that substantiate therapeutic claims for TPMs as part of an evidence-based regulatory framework that formally integrates these medically and culturally important therapeutics.

Trauma, protest, and therapeutic culture in Algeria since the 1980s.

This article focuses on the shift in sensitivities that took place between the 1980s and 2019 toward psychological suffering in Algeria. Promoters of psychotherapy showed an increase in receptivity-via the media, public authorities, and the general population-to their practices and discourses during this period. Based on professional literature, interviews with psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychoanalysts, and newspaper articles and essays, this article considers the following aspects: the use of psychotherapy, the authority of psychoanalytic/psychopathological analyses, and the ethics of relation in politics. Taking a social and cultural history of politics approach, it traces the discontinuous politicization of psychotherapy over the course of events (namely the uprising of 1988, the civil war of the 1990s, and the 2019 popular movement) and examines the interactions between the state, popular mobilizations, and the psychotherapists. The civil war of the 1990s coincided with the normalization of "trauma" on a global scale, and procedures for the prevention of posttraumatic stress disorder were put in place in Algeria from 1997 onwards. In this process of legitimizing psychological suffering and its treatment, the promoters of psychotherapy who belonged to the less visible margins gained authority. The year-long protest movement (2019) against the regime performed the ethics of relation, focusing on human relations, reflexivity, and living together. Promoters of psychotherapy identified consistently with the political subjectivities produced within the 2019 popular movement characterized by massive pacifist marches against the regime.

Sociological Understanding of Muslim Education in Multicultural Philippines

The DepEd Order No. 41, s. 2017 catapulted the implementation of the Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) Program. However, since its inception, there is a dearth of professional literature on a coherent sociological understanding of Muslim education in the Philippines. This paper aims to provide an understanding of the implementation challenges of the ALIVE program employing sociological perspectives. The study utilized a qualitative research method anchored on Case Study Research Model. Five ALIVE implementers in Metro Manila were part of the research participants. A thematic analysis was initiated and triangulation of data was employed from relevant data sources. The analysis results showed several challenges faced by the select ALIVE schools: The intended curriculum lacks appreciation of the approaches and evaluation of student learning. The scarcity of learning spaces was evident. In teaching, most of the Asatidz or Madrasah teachers require enhancement of their pedagogical competence. The cultural variance among Muslims is still evident, especially in non-Muslim communities. The findings indicate that there is a need to create deliberate plans to achieve the intended learning outcomes of the ALIVE Program. Given the various gaps and challenges identified in this study, there is a necessity to evaluate the program at the grassroots. In conclusion, maximizing and strengthening the participation of the various stakeholders and different sectors in society is imperative in the development and sustainability of Muslim education programs in the Philippines.

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This commentary provides a brief review of the lead article for this issue, perinatal loss. This article appears to be the first one in the professional literature covering this topic.

Эндопротезирование при лечении пациентов с аваскулярным остеонекрозом таранной кости: обзор литературы

Introduction The paper discusses the main issues of treating patients with avascular osteonecrosis of the talus. The importance of the problem of treating patients with avascular osteonecrosis of the talus is explained by its high incidence, the difficulty of diagnosis in the early stages of the disease and poor treatment results with the use of traditional methods. Рurpose Based on the analysis of foreign and domestic literature, to determine the current state of the problem of surgical treatment of avascular osteonecrosis of the talus and to identify the range of possible surgical interventions in patients with the pathology under the study, to analyze in historical retrospect the arthroplasty of the talus bone due to its total involvement in the pathological process. Materials and methods The review analyzes the literature on this topic, in which 79 foreign studies, published in the period from 1911 to 2021, were selected along with 9 domestic publications for the period from 2011 to 2021. PubMed, MedLine and eLibrary Internet resources were used to search for publications. Results Based on the literature data, the issues of the history, etiology, pathogenesis, systematization and diagnosis of this disease are highlighted. The existing methods of treatment have been analyzed along with their advantages and shortcomings. Conclusion The analysis of current professional literature has demonstrated the preference of the method of talus bone arthroplasty in its total avascular osteonecrosis, in comparison with arthrodesis of the joints of the hind foot of various extent. Nowadays, the technology of arthroplasty of the talus bone is scientifically sound, biomechanically confirmed and effective for the treatment of patients with avascular osteonecrosis of the talus bone and its consequences, while the demand for this technology has been growing all over the world. There is a constant improvement of tools, technologies, methods and materials.

SUBSTANTIATION OF THE NEED FOR THE USE OF AUXILIARY ORTHOPEDIC DEVICES FOR DISORDERS OF CHILDREN MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

The aim of the research is to evaluate the effectiveness and difficulties of wearing orthopedic equipment among children with disorders of the musculoskeletal system. In order to collect and analyze the research data, the study and analysis of professional literature, a sociological survey were carried out. The study involved parents of 50 children aged 4 to 14 years with problems of the musculoskeletal system. Thus, among children with musculoskeletal disorders, orthoses and orthopedic shoes are the most common orthotic products. According to the survey, most parents noted the effectiveness of wearing the equipment. During puberty, especially among girls, there are certain complications when wearing special equipment. Parents who participated in the survey state that children are ashamed and do not want to differ from their peers and friends, which is the reason for refusing to wear the equipment. Thus, the involvement of children with musculoskeletal disorders is one of the most important components of daily life, and the use of orthopedic equipment must be adapted to their lifestyle, be comfortable, especially if they are intended for long-term use. According to the results of the study, it is clear that parents need professional help. Based on the above, the need for constant monitoring and control is justified, which is important for the child's motor abilities and contributes to normal stage development and formation of independence.

FROG: A PORTABLE UNDERWATER MOBILE MAPPING SYSTEM

Abstract. Browsing the scientific and professional literature it appears that the concept of mobile mapping underwater is not as common as in ‘terrestrial’ applications. Nevertheless, exploring and mapping the ocean’s depths is a priority challenge for humankind, today more than ever. Radio waves, such as the GNSS or UWB signal, have a very limited transmission underwater, resulting in the absence of an underwater global positioning system. Consequently, the main sounding methods (i.e., depth measuring systems) are based on the fusion of inertial and acoustic sensors, which allow for systematic mapping of vast seafloor areas. However, photogrammetric surveying methods are preferred when high resolution and reliable colour information are essential aspects in the project economy. This class of approaches include visual odometry and visual SLAM (vSLAM), which represent a valid tool for navigation and positioning in GNSS-denied environments, such as underwater. In this paper, we present a portable underwater mobile mapping system, named FROG, which implements a vSLAM based solution to guide the survey according to photogrammetric principles. FROG is built upon the Guided Photogrammetry - GuPho concept and, thanks to its modular design, can be used by a diver or installed on a micro ROV and controlled remotely from a support vessel. In the paper, FROG characteristics will be detailed, and its potentialities demonstrated in real case applications at sea and in lakes.

Using “CEO-speak” to prioritize a safety culture

PurposeThis paper points to five features that CEO language should have to help enable a robust safety culture.Design/methodology/approachThe paper draws empirical support mainly from the CEO-speak of the CEO of Norfolk Southern Railway in the year prior to the major derailment of a company train and subsequent toxic chemical spill in East Palestine Ohio in February 2023.FindingsCEOs should incorporate the following five features into their CEO-speak. They should actually use the word safety but “in doing so” avoid platitudes about safety. They should exude genuine commitment to safety “cite meaningful safety performance measures” and not ignore operating risks.Originality/valueSafety is a critically important aspect of corporate endeavor. Yet discussion of it is grossly under-represented in the professional and academic literature. This paper offers sound suggestions that reinforce the need for CEOs to write and speak in a way that ensures their company’s commitments to a strong safety culture are not merely platitudinous buzzwords but are genuinely key strategic elements of their company’s business model.

The Impact of High-fidelity Simulations on Medical Student Readiness.

Simulation is a key aspect of the military unique curriculum at the Uniformed Services University (USU). The Department of Military and Emergency Medicine conducts rigorous high-fidelity simulations for military medical students during each year of their medical school training: Patient Experience (first year), Advanced Combat Medical Experience (second year), Operation Gunpowder (third year), and Operation Bushmaster (fourth year). There is currently a gap in the professional literature regarding students' progression through each of these simulations. This study, therefore, explores the experiences of military medical students at USU in order to understand how they learn and develop as they progress through these high-fidelity simulations. Using a grounded theory approach to qualitative research design, we analyzed qualitative data from 400 military medical students across all four years of military school who participated in the four high-fidelity simulations during 2021-2022. Our research team used open and axial coding to categorize the data and to make connections between each of these categories, which we articulated in a theoretical framework and illustrated in a consequential matrix. This research was approved by the Institutional Review Board at USU. During Patient Experience, the first-year medical students described the stress, chaos, and lack of resources that military physicians face as they experienced the realism of the operational environment. Later at Advanced Combat Medical Experience, the second-year medical students practiced their medical skills hands-on for the first time in the simulated stressful operational environment. As a result, they gained confidence and began to formulate their professional identity. Next, at Operation Gunpowder, the third-year medical students advanced to more complex tactical field care as they performed prolonged casualty care, forward resuscitative care, forward resuscitative surgical care, and en route care as a team, often revealing gaps in their knowledge that needed to be filled. During the capstone simulation, Operation Bushmaster, the fourth-year medical students closed these gaps and solidified their professional identity as leaders and physicians, culminating in a strong confidence regarding their readiness for their first deployment. Each of the four high-fidelity simulations impacted the students in unique ways as they were incrementally challenged to practice and build upon their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to combat casualty care, teamwork, and leadership in the operational environment. As they completed each of the simulations, their skills improved, confidence grew, and professional identity solidified. Therefore, completing these rigorous simulations progressively over the course of 4 years of medical school appears to be a vital process and foundation for the deployment readiness of early-career military physicians.

Medical Students' Integration of Formative Feedback During Simulation: A Grounded Theory Study.

Formative feedback is critical for trainees' growth and development. However, there is a gap in the professional literature regarding the ways in which formative feedback affects student performance during simulation. This grounded theory study addresses this gap by exploring the ways in which medical students received and integrated ongoing formative feedback throughout a multiday, high-fidelity military medical simulation, Operation Bushmaster. Our research team interviewed 18 fourth-year medical students in order to investigate how they processed formative feedback during the simulation. Guided by the grounded theory tradition of qualitative research, our research team used open coding and axial coding to categorize the data. We then used selective coding to determine the casual relationships between each of the categories that emerged from the data. These relationships determined our grounded theory framework. Four phases emerged from the data and provided a framework to delineate the process in which students received and integrated formative feedback throughout the simulation: (1) ability to self-assess, (2) self-efficacy, (3) leadership and teamwork, and (4) appreciation of feedback for personal and professional growth. The participants first focused on feedback related to their individual performance but then shifted to a teamwork and leadership mindset. Once they adapted this new mindset, they began to intentionally provide feedback to their peers, increasing their team's performance. At the end of the simulation, the participants recognized the benefits of formative feedback and peer feedback for ongoing professional development throughout their careers, signifying a growth mindset. This grounded theory study provided a framework for determining how medical students integrated formative feedback during a high-fidelity, multiday medical simulation. Medical educators can use this framework to intentionally guide their formative feedback in order to maximize student learning during simulation.

THE IMPACT OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT ON THE PERIODONTAL STATUS OF PATIENTS

Today, the frequency of dental and jaw anomalies and the need for their correction is extremely high. Orthodontic treatment has a direct impact on the state of the apparatus that supports and retains the teeth; this requires timely detection of periodontal diseases and their therapy in order to save the teeth and successfully correct the bite.
 The purpose of this work is to review and analyze modern professional literature on the impact of orthodontic treatment of maxillofacial anomalies on the periodontal status of patients, in particular pathogenetic mechanisms of the development of periodontal diseases and features of their clinical course in this category of patients.
 The study has demonstrated the use of various types of orthodontic appliances for the treatment of maxillofacial anomalies is accompanied by the deterioration of hygienic status, a decrease in the local immune response, dysbiotic changes in periodontal tissues, hemodynamic and microcirculatory disorders and loss of bone tissue. This causes the rapid development and progression of inflammatory diseases of periodontal tissues such as catarrhal and hypertrophic gingivitis, as well as generalized periodontitis in young and working-age individuals. Therefore, the analysis of this problem is relevant and necessary for deeper understanding of the pathogenesis of the development of this pathology in persons having orthodontic treatment, for its timely diagnosis and prevention.
 The in-depth analysis of scientific literature on the issue enables to systematize and understand the main pathogenetic mechanisms of the development of periodontal diseases in patients during orthodontic treatment. Both the negative multi-vector effect of orthodontic appliances on the periodontal status of patients due to the deterioration of hygienic indicators and the increase of microbial contamination in the early stages of treatment, as well as the positive role in stabilizing the state of supporting tissues in the long term, were noted.

(501) Past and Present Applications of Therapeutic Pelvic Massage

Abstract Introduction Pelvic massage is remarkable for being one of the oldest and most durable therapeutic medical practices, used for the treatment of genital disease from the Ancient world until the present day. Although it is most commonly associated with diseases of women, especially the historical diagnosis of hysteria, in our modern era pelvic massage is used to treat disease in all human beings regardless of sex. Through the progress of medical specialization and technology, pelvic massage has evolved to become a specialist tool utilized by a subset of physical therapists, augmented by instruments such as wands and especially vibrators. Objective To describe how the justification for and application of therapeutic pelvic massage has evolved through the Western history of medicine, as a lens through which to appreciate the limitations of our contemporary understanding of this practice. Methods Review of primary and secondary sources pertaining to pelvic massage as a treatment for disease, in historical and contemporary medical professional and popular literature. Results Since the earliest documented use of therapeutic pelvic massage to treat female patients in Ancient Egyptian medical texts, doctors have recommended internal and external genital stimulation for various reasons. For most of Western medical history, this intervention was principally used to treat various symptoms that were diagnosed as hysteria in female patients, according to the logic that a wandering womb or collection of ill-humors could be stimulated to migrate into proper position through this means. During the past century, our medical scientific understanding of women’s bodies has expanded beyond hysteria ideology, to better appreciate the anatomic and physiologic similarities between male and female genital and pelvic structures and disease conditions. This evolution has been accompanied by an expansion of the patient populations perceived to benefit from pelvic massage, to include not only females of reproductive age, but older women, men, and transgender patients. Ironically, at the same time that therapeutic pelvic massage has come to rest on a more scientifically sound foundation, its use by urologic and gynecologic surgeons decreased, and it is now practiced primarily by pelvic physical therapists and self-administered by patients utilizing pelvic wand and vibratory technologies. Conclusions Pelvic massage has stood the test of time as an empiric treatment for various diseases, but its etiologic justification has changed significantly over millennia. Whereas previously it was believed to treat specifically uterine disorders in hysterical women, it is now understood to affect the muscle and connective tissues of the pelvic floor, as well as secretory genital structures such as the vagina and prostate. Whether because of its previous attachment to now-defunct hysteria ideology or its current administration by non-physicians, the scientific study of pelvic massage continues to lag behind its application. As referrals to pelvic physical therapy and pelvic wand and vibrator sales increase, further study of the indications for and effects of these interventions is warranted to ensure the ethical and effective application of these resources. Disclosure No

A Narrative Inquiry into Communication Professionals’ Competencies in Nepal’s Development Workplaces

Communication professionals in development organizations are regarded as the voice of the organization they represent. As such, it’s important that these professionals be competent at what they do. Currently, the discourse on the competencies of Nepal-based development organizations is rich and vibrant as many research endeavors and reports cover their successes and achievements every year. However, there’s little to no literature for communication professionals who ‘voice’ the very same development organizations. This narrative inquiry sheds light on how communication professionals self-assess their competencies. The outcome of this study’s exploration led to a common narrative shared by the research participants. The narrative showed Nepal’s development organization’s communication professionals holding themselves to a very high competency standard and striving to meet and exceed those standards in each responsibility they fulfilled for their organizations. This strongly implies further research is vitally necessary on Nepali communication professionals.

Hrvatska policija u digitalnom prostoru – prijedlog modela za komunikaciju s javnošću putem društvenih mreža

Social media use in police-public communication is a growing topic in the professional and scientific literature. There is an increasing need for digital communication channels with the public. Businesses use social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to promote their brand, reach potential customers, and engage with current clients. Police departments use social media for information gathering, community outreach, and public safety communications. However, there are concerns about insufficient regulation of social media communication. This research aims to assess police officers’ attitudes and the environment in which the Croatianpolice operates, but also to give a proposal of an initial communication model applicable to current conditions. Primary research through focus groups was conducted to gain insight into the police officers’ attitudes, while secondary sources such as scientific literature and best practices from other countries were analysed in order to allow further adjustments of the model to the conditions in Croatia. The results of this paper suggest it is possible to propose a maturity-based communication model that will enable the Croatian police to increase their ability to open new communication channels via social media.

Citation versus disruption in the military: Analysis of the top disruptive military trauma research publications.

Bibliometric analysis of surgical research has become increasingly prevalent. Citation count (CC) is a commonly used marker of research quality, but may overlook impactful military research. The disruption score (DS) evaluates manuscripts on a spectrum from most innovative with more positive scores (disruptive [DR]) to most entrenched with more negative scores (developmental; DV). We sought to analyze the most DR and DV versus most cited research in military trauma. Top trauma articles by DS and by CC were identified via professional literature search. All publications in military journals were included. Military trauma-related keywords were used to query additional top surgical journals for military-focused publications. Publications were linked to the iCite NIH tool for CC and related metrics. The top 100 DR and DV publications by DS were analyzed and compared with the top 100 articles by CC. Overall, 32,040 articles published between 1954 and 2014 were identified. The average DS and CC were 0.01 and 22, respectively. Most articles were published in Mil Med ( 68%). The top 100 DR articles were frequently published in Mil Med (51%) with a mean DS of 0.148. Of these, the most cited article was only the 40th most disruptive. The top 100 CC articles averaged a DS of 0.009 and were commonly found in J Trauma (53%). Only five publications were on both the top 100 DR and top 100 CC lists; 19 were on both the top DV and CC lists. Citation count was not correlated with DR ( r = -0.134; p = 0.07) and only weakly correlated with DV ( r = 0.215; p = 0.003). DS identifies publications that changed military paradigms and future research directions previously overlooked by citation count alone. The DR and DV articles are distinct with little overlap between highly cited military articles. Multiple bibliometric measures should be employed to avoid overlooking impactful military trauma research. Diagnostic Test or Criteria; Level IV.

Snacks, shoulders, and sleep: factors that influence teachers’ professional development decision-making

ABSTRACT The professional development literature has identified characteristics of effective professional development and investigated teachers’ reasoning for their professional development choices. A thorough understanding of teachers’ decision-making about their professional development choices can assist providers in developing opportunities that teachers are likely to uptake. This article reports on a study that examined teachers’ self-reported decision-making around professional development with the intent of further refining the field’s understanding of their choices. The 22 participants were teachers who participated in semi-structured interviews that elicited their responses to questions about the types of professional development in which they participated. The findings reveal how teachers are influenced to attend professional development and shed further light on the nature of the considerations teachers make when faced with professional development choices. We argue that these understandings can be leveraged to design professional development opportunities that will appeal to teachers.

ANNOTATING AND ABSTRACTING AS METHODS OF TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITIES

The article raises the issue of the importance to form the skills of annotating and abstracting foreign language texts in order to obtain the information necessary for future specialists in their professional activities. The need for the ability to work with dictionary and reference literature is emphasized. The article describes the motives that make future technical and legal professionals learn to find the necessary information and use it by annotating various professional scientific, technical and legal literature. The author points to the necessity of forming the summarization skills for obtaining the information from foreign scientific and technical sources. The motives that make future specialists in the technical and legal field learn to find the necessary information and obtain it by annotating scientific and technical literature are presented. The reasons that motivate and teach future technical and legal professionals to quickly find and annotate the necessary information from the scientific literature are listed. It is meant that the annotation is a short description of the work, the printed article and the manuscript. It is a brief descriptive characteristic of the primary source. An abstract answers the question of what the primary source of information says. It is proved that abstracting allows to identify the level of understanding of the text by students, the ability to reproduce the text briefly, highlighting the main content with the help of keywords.
 It is emphasized that annotation of foreign language texts is a specialized type of speech activity of the abstract genre, closely related to reading and writing, which results in analytical and synthetic processing of the information provided. Mastering the skills of annotation leads to a significant increase in the level of foreign language knowledge: it allows you to quickly navigate in special literature.

Research and Professional Literature to Inform Practice, May/June 2023.

Journal of Midwifery & Women's HealthEarly View Recent Publications Research and Professional Literature to Inform Practice, May/June 2023 Nancy A. Niemczyk CNM, PhD, Corresponding Author Nancy A. Niemczyk CNM, PhD [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0003-1094-1210 School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA The Midwife Center for Birth and Women's Health, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Correspondence Nancy A. Niemczyk Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorLauren Narbey CNM, CRNP, MSc, MSN, Lauren Narbey CNM, CRNP, MSc, MSN orcid.org/0000-0003-0437-3173 School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USASearch for more papers by this author Nancy A. Niemczyk CNM, PhD, Corresponding Author Nancy A. Niemczyk CNM, PhD [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0003-1094-1210 School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA The Midwife Center for Birth and Women's Health, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Correspondence Nancy A. Niemczyk Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorLauren Narbey CNM, CRNP, MSc, MSN, Lauren Narbey CNM, CRNP, MSc, MSN orcid.org/0000-0003-0437-3173 School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USASearch for more papers by this author First published: 23 May 2023 https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.13506Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Early ViewOnline Version of Record before inclusion in an issue ACNM Members ACNM Members: Click here to log in RelatedInformation

DIDACTIC TERMS OF USE OF BIOGRAPH INFINITI SPECIALIZED SOFTWARE IN UKRAINE’S HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

The article shows the possibility of using hardware ProComp Infiniti System with BioGraph Infiniti Software in the educational process of higher education institutions in Ukraine in different directions of training, including specific training conditions. The Infiniti system monitors and records a wide range of physiological and mechanical signals, analyzes and provides real-time biofeedback through various auditory and visual aids. The authors analyzed scientific and professional literature on the development and introduction of specialized software products in the educational process of higher education institutions in Ukraine and across the globe. The paper defines the advantages and prospects of carrying out a cycle laboratory work and research with BioGraph Infiniti tools and the principles of work with ProComp Infinity hardware. The didactic conditions of use of BioGraph Infiniti Software in the educational process of higher medical education institutions and universities of internal affairs of Ukraine are defined for formation of informational and subject competence of Ukraine’s students. Attention is focused on ensuring the flexibility of the educational process by means of variability, changes in the content and methods of education, forms of organization of educational classes with a direct practical component, a combination of different education methods for students of various types of higher education institutions. The possibilities of development of a series of laboratory works with their further placement in the virtual educational environment "Laboratory works system with specialized software Biograph Infiniti" are considered. Each laboratory work is created according to the principles of scientificity, integrity and professional orientation of education and includes 3 levels: general (basic), psychological and medical-biological.

Artistic and Technical Means of Realizing the Director’s Idea in the Modern Film Industry

The purpose of the research is to analyze the trends and technologies in contemporary cinema that have emerged in the process of technical and digital progress and study the implementation specifics of artistic and technical means of realizing a director’s idea in the modern film industry, and prove the inextricable link between the technique (technical means) and the director’s artistic creativity. The research methodology consists of the following methods: theoretical – to analyze and systematize the literature on the research problem; terminological – to clarify basic concepts (creative idea, sound, colour, format, editing, 3D technologies); analysis and synthesis of theoretical and practical material on the topic of “director’s idea”, which made it possible to consider the object of research both in general and its projections. The scientific novelty lies in the innovative approach to studying the subject matter, which is in the interdisciplinary field – between the use of modern technologies and the art of directing. The emphasis is placed on synthesizing heterogeneous tools for creating a quality film industry product – from the director’s creative idea and script writing to the use of modern 3D technologies in the film industry. The issue of maintaining a balance between a computerized film industry product and a traditional one was further developed; maintaining this balance depends, on the one hand, on the needs of the target public and, on the other hand, on the embodiment of the director’s personal vision. Conclusions. The article has analyzed the artistic and technical means of realizing a director's idea in contemporary cinema. Through the analysis of professional literature and information sources, it has been proved that the semiotic combination of image and sound, format, colour, editing and timing of the frame should be combined with the director's worldview. The factors that influence the professional use of innovative technologies and simultaneously highlight the plot and idea of the director are identified.