Student Competition Research Articles

The Possibilities of Prospective Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Risk Based on an Artificial Neural Network Model – A Cross-sectional and In Silico Study.

IntroductionThe prediction of how an infection of a new pathogen, such as SARS-CoV-2, will evolve using traditional modelling methods can turn out unattainable, although it could be achievable using in silico techniques. The purpose of this study was to create an artificial neural network that estimates the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in individuals after physical contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases.Material and methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with the original 118-item questionnaire. Information concerning participants’ demographic, the circumstances of the contact with an infected person, general medical history, lifestyle, preventive behaviours, and the result of COVID-19 test after the contact, was obtained. The study included 1050 participants. The data were used to train and validate an artificial neural network. The project was funded by the Ministry of Education and Science as part of the „Studenckie Koła Naukowe Tworzą Innowacje” student competition (project no SKN/SP/496779/2021).ResultsThe model in the analysis of total available cases had an area under Receiver Operating Characteristic curve (AUROC) of 0.87, a sensitivity of 87.2%, specificity of 80.6% and prediction accuracy of 84.5%. The model shows a high capacity for generalisation - in the testing data set: AUROC 0.76, sensitivity 86.2%, specificity 68.3%, prediction accuracy 78.7%.ConclusionsThe developed tool is capable of high quality generalisation of the collected data, which translates into its ability to assess the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a person after contact with a COVID-19 case. It has been deployed as an online calculator available on: https://www.umlub.pl/uczelnia/struktura-organizacyjna/szczegoly,317.html

The EXTRA-BL4S experiment for the measurement of the energy and angular distributions of transition radiation X-rays

We have designed and implemented an experiment to measure the angular distributions and the energy spectra of the transition radiation X-rays emitted by fast electrons and positrons crossing different radiators. Our experiment was selected among the proposals of the 2021 Beamline for Schools contest, a competition for high-school students organized every year by CERN, and was performed at the DESY II Test Beam facility area TB21, using a high-purity beam of electrons or positrons with momenta in the range from 1 to 6 GeV/c. The measurements were performed using a 100 μm thick silicon pixel detector, with a pitch of 55 μm. Our results are consistent with the expectations from the theoretical models describing the production of transition radiation in multilayer regular radiators.

Design and Fabrication of Composite Monocoque Chassis for Formula Student Racing Car

This study uses a combination of analytical, simulation, and experimental methods in the design process of a sandwich-structured composite monocoque chassis. The analytical method, which determines the stiffness value of the composite, depends on the number of layers and the orientation of the fiber angle. The simulation method, which is based on the finite-element method, is used to validate the stiffness value. The experimental method involves a 3-point bending test used to verify the effectiveness of the design produced by analytical and simulation methods. After all model designs were validated through simulation and experimental methods, the next stage is fabrication. The stiffness and strength are achieved with variations, which have combined layup orientation angles of 0° and 45°. This can be applied to all panels, regardless of the number of layers. Based on the design results, the processes involved in fabricating the monocoque chassis begin with the manufacture of molds and the lay-up of carbon fiber. The process is continued by inserting the prototype into the oven, after which the final product then undergoes finishing to prepare it for use. The fabricated monocoque chassis has been used in 2 events in Japan’s annual Formula SAE student racing car competition.

Manajemen Peserta Didik dalam Meningkatkan Daya Saing di Madrasah

In realizing quality students who are able to compete in various fields. This study aims to describe the management of students at MA Nurut Taqwa and to describe the competitiveness of students at MA Nurut Taqwa. The approach used in this research is a qualitative approach with a descriptive research type. The method used in data collection is observation related to the implementation of student management in increasing competitiveness, interviews with school principals and student assistants, as well as documentation data and activity archives from management at MA Nurut Taqwa. Researchers use the Miles and Huberman model, namely reduction, presentation and conclusion drawing or data verification. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of student management at MA Nurut Taqwa has been well organized in increasing scientific power which includes: management of new student admissions, activity programs, coaching, evaluation and student achievement.

Научно-исследовательская работа на кафедре «Инженерная графика» РТУ МИРЭА

Involving students in scientific activities is an important stage in the development of a future scientist. At the same time, the main difficulty is the need to interest the student. One of the factors that can generate such interest is to ensure the spirit of competition in the first attempts at scientific work. To do this, the Department of Engineering Graphics holds two sections in the Scientific and practical conference of students and graduate students of the 
 RTU MIREA: : "Smart Home", for students of radio engineering specialties, where students are engaged in the design and implementation of prototypes of various radio engineering devices and sensors, and "Descriptive Geometry", for students of all areas of education, where they present their projects to the jury both in the field of research of academic geometric knowledge, as well as in the field of their practical application. The authors of the best projects presented in the sections are given the opportunity to speak at the All-Russian Student Competition "Innovative Developments", which is also organized by the Department of Engineering Graphics as part of the All-Russian Student Olympiad for Students in Descriptive Geometry, Engineering and Computer Graphics. For half a year between these events, students correct the project in accordance with the comments made by the jury, and if there are unrealized plans, they finalize them. The next stage in the development of students - participants of the above-mentioned conference and Competition - is the preparation of a scientific article based on their work in journals indexed in the RSCI. The student gains experience in preparing an articles, after which, as a rule, scientific work continues, and the student takes part in various scientific conferences with reports, where he gains experience in speaking to an audience and interacting with it, and also, under the guidance of a supervisor, prepares a scientific article or a number of articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, while gaining experience in communicating with reviewers and correcting their comments on the work. This experience gives the student the skill of independence in further scientific work

Всероссийский студенческий конкурс «Инновационные разработки»

The Department of Engineering Graphics of the RTU MIREA, has been holding the All-Russian Student Competition "Innovative Developments" as part of the All-Russian Student Olympiad in Descriptive Geometry, Engineering and Computer Graphics since 2008. This competition is a stage in the concept of a methodological system for the development of the student's intellectual abilities.
 The article describes the original system for evaluating works at the competition, the principle of forming the jury, the principles for selecting works for the competition. The goals of the competition were announced, namely: approbation and presentation of new ideas, including in the field of graphic disciplines; development of modern information technologies by students; development of cooperation between teams of university departments and production teams. The criteria for comparing past competitions with each other are described, the methodology for assessing the success of the competition, the success of competitions is analyzed by year.
 From 2008 to 2022 inclusive representatives of 24 universities presented 96 works for the competition. The article gives the titles, authors and scientific supervisors of the best projects - winners and prize-winners of competitions who scored 200 or more points, ranked by the points scored for the places taken by the students - participants in the competitions. The geography of participating universities is analyzed, universities are ranked by total achievements. There is a positive trend in the number of works submitted to the competition.
 It is noted that some works became the first step in serious scientific research, for example, “Spatial fractals” by L.A. Zhikharev, later became the topic of his dissertation, “Reflections from curvilinear mirrors in space and on a plane” by O.S. Suntsov are currently one of the registered areas of research at the department.

Teaching effective Instagram marketing strategies using an experiential learning project for cotton fibres and textiles

ABSTRACT Social media and social media education has permeated fashion merchandising programmes. At the same time, social media influencers have become an essential marketing and advertising strategy for fashion brands to reach consumers. Traditional educational models, such as classroom lectures and textbooks help expose students to theoretical learning outcomes, but they can lack real-world applications, problem-solving, and self-reflection. Therefore, this paper introduces an experiential learning project that provides students real-world applications regarding social media influencer marketing as ‘lived experiences’. Specifically, the project provided students with an opportunity to become an Instagram influencer by creating unique and engaging content for cotton fibres and textiles. An experiential learning model was used as the framework for this project and assisted in the creation of a student competition. Through the project’s four-stage process, students demonstrated positive learning outcomes, skills, and knowledge relevant to social media, social media influencers, and fashion marketing.

Design and Realization of Surakarta Chess Game Program

At present, the research on Surakarta game is relatively less than other games. Aiming at this situation, a Surakarta chess game program is designed. This program implements basic algorithms such as board representation, move generation, game evaluation, and game tree search. The evaluation of the chess game takes into account the number of pieces, moving range, attacking range, attacking power of pieces, board value, arc value, etc. The game tree search algorithm uses the Alpha-Beta pruning algorithm. The whole program is fully functional and has a strong game level, which provides reference significance and reference value for related research. The program won the second prize at the national level in the computer game competition for college students in China, and the second prize at the provincial level in the computer game competition for college students in Liaoning Province, which verified the feasibility of the game program algorithm.

Exploring the Value of Hosting a Grassroots Neuroscience Workshop That Facilitates Near-Peer Engagement Between Medical Students and High School Students (Local Brain Bee Participants) in a Developing Country in the Caribbean.

Objective This article explores the value of hosting a grassroots neuroscience workshop that facilitates near-peer engagement between year-one medical students and local Brain Bee finalists (high school students). Near-peer mentoring is a formal relationship in which more academically advanced students guide immediate junior students. We hypothesized that similar activities have teaching, learning, and psychosocial benefits for all andcan be easilyreplicated. Activity The Grenada National Brain Bee Challenge was launched in 2009 as a competition for high school students. Annually, there are at least 100high school students registering to participate in the national challenge. In 2018, a grassroots neuroscience symposium, a local initiative, was createdto prepare high school students who participated in the preliminary rounds for the final localand International Brain Bee competition. Traditionally, it is hosted annually by faculty at St. George's University School of Medicine (SOM). However, in 2022, the symposium was hosted by medical students. The symposium is designed as an eight-hour tutorial one-day session.The students rotate between facilitators as small groupteamsduring each teaching hour. There areicebreakers,content presentations, and neuroanatomy skills stations. The medical students demonstrate expertise inneuroscience contentand other aspects of professional competence. The activity was also designed to offer students of diversified backgrounds the opportunity to affect their educational pathways through role modeling, mirroring, and mentorship.Was this change beneficial to both sets of students (medical and high school)? Results and discussion We aim to determine the value of the near-peer relationship between the local 2022 Brain Bee finalists (high school students) (n=28)and university (medical) students (n=11). Participants were surveyed about their experience. Data were de-identified and grouped according to common themes. A thematic analysis was conducted on the data retrieved from the literature review. Data suggestthat both high school and university (medical) students report benefits after participating in near-peer engagement at a grassroots neuroscience symposium. In this teaching model, the medical students are the more experienced instructors and transfertheir knowledge and skills about the field to the high school students. The medical students have an opportunity to consolidate their personal learning and give back to the Grenadian community. While informal teaching occurs often, this type of near-peer engagement with students from the community helps medical students develop both personal and professional skills such as confidence, knowledge, and respect. This grassroots initiative is easily replicated in a medical curriculum. Themajor benefits experienced by the high school student participants (of varioussocioeconomic backgrounds) were access to educational resources. The symposium requires active engagement, fosters a sense of belonging, and promotes interest in pursuing careers in health, research, academia, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Conclusion Participating high school students of various genders and socioeconomic backgroundsgained equal access toeducational resources andmay select careers in health-related sciences. Participating medical students developedknowledge and teaching skills and engaged in a service-learning opportunity.

Regenerative Braking Applied to a Student Team’s Electric Racing Motorcycle Prototype: A Theoretical Study

One crucial aspect in the design phase of an electric racing prototype is reducing the weight and size of the battery energy storage system without compromising performance. Using battery energy storage also presents range limitations. A promising solution is to implement regenerative braking as a way to divert energy from the wheel to the accumulator, thus recuperating some of it rather than losing it entirely as heat when only using mechanical brakes. MATLAB/Simulink software (Matlab R2022a version) was developed to simulate in 25 different tracks the regenerative capacity of an electric racing motorcycle developed by students for a student worldwide competition. Results point to an average increase in available energy of 11.11% for a depth of discharge of 80%, when applying 30% of the braking force on the rear wheel as regenerative braking. This translates to an average increase in traveled distance of 8.8%. Sensitivity analyses on the Circuit of Barcelona–Catalunya on the percentage of rear braking and mass allow concluding that (1) for a reduction of 5% in weight, the percentage of recuperated energy decreases from 12.21% to 12.03% and traveled distance increases from 39.635 km to 40.527 km. For a 5% weight increase, the recuperated energy increases to 12.45%, and the traveled distance decreases to 38.886 km; (2) if the percentage of rear braking were to increase or decrease by 5%, the traveled distance would increase or decrease about 1.5%, respectively.

DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF A DISK BRAKING SYSTEM FOR A SINGLE SEATED SOLAR ELECTRIC STUDENT RACING VEHICLE

The following work encompasses the design of a disc braking system for a single seated solar electric racing vehicle and serves as a guide for developing a desired braking system for various student racing competitions. The basic aim of this work is to design and fabricate a safe, reliable and an efficient hydraulic braking system according to the required standards .Reliability, lightweight materials, manufacturing ease and costs, maximum braking force, safe stopping distance and manageable temperature are some of the considerations done for the braking system. Modelling and simulation are done in Spaceclaim 2020 and Ansys 2020R2.Topology optimization of brake disc is done to reduce the weight of the braking system done. This brake system is designed according to the rules and regulations of ESVC organized by ISIE and accredited by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India and Ministry of MSME, Government of India.

STUDENT OLYMPIAD AS AN INTERACTIVE METHOD OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF STUDENT TRAINING AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTOLOGY, CYTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY

The article deals with the methods of organizing student competitions, a form of extracurricular work, arranged by the Department of Histology, Cytology and Embryology of Poltava State Medical University. Student Olympiad is a type of scientific event for students; according to its structure, the Olympiad, as a scientific event at a university, can be subject or thematic. Both types are creative competitions for students. The Olympiad is held to test students' theoretical knowledge of a particular discipline and is aimed at solving certain practical problems. The first years of studying at any university are considered to be the most difficult for both students and teachers due to adaptation processes to new disciplines and learning conditions. The Student Olympiads are a universal means of developing students' creative abilities, intensifying their educational and cognitive activities and improving the quality of training, intensifying and improving the educational process. Not only are the All-Ukrainian Student Olympiads competitions, but they also include a cultural and educational program. The sequence of activities and tasks corresponds to the stages of group development: 1) acquaintance (self-presentation of the participating teams); 2) productive activity (interaction within three rounds of the Olympiad); and 3) comprehension of the experience gained, farewell (summarizing the results of the Olympiad, sharing impressions, providing feedback, exchanging contact information).
 Discussion of the organization of the student Olympiad at the Department of Histology, Cytology and Embryology of Poltava State Medical University helps to motivate students and increase their interest in the discipline, improve and enhance their knowledge of the subject. The Olympiad is a universal means of students' creativity development, educational and cognitive activity activation, specialist training and educational process improvement.

A National Medical Student Diagnostic Radiology Competition Initiative: Survey and Outcomes of the RadiOlympics

Diagnostic radiology residents may participate in an annual diagnostic imaging tournament that enables residents to engage in friendly competition, network with peers, and practice for board examinations. Medical students would likely enjoy a similar activity, which could increase their interest and knowledge in radiology. Given the lack of initiatives designed to promote competition and learning in medical school radiology education, we designed and implemented theRadiOlympics, the first known national medical student radiology competition in the United States. A draft version of the competition was emailed to many medical schools in the United States. Medical students interested in assisting with implementation of the competition were invited to a meeting to refine the layout.Ultimately, the format of seven rounds of five questions each and a final round of ten questions all over four months was decided. Questions were written by students and approved by faculty. At the conclusion of the competition, surveys were sent out to gather feedback and gauge how this competition has influenced their interest in radiology. Out of 89 schools that were successfully contacted,16 schools' radiology clubs agreed to participate, which made up 187 medical students on average per round. At the conclusion of the competition, feedback from students was very positive.Students' confidence in interpreting imaging studies increased after the competition (p < 0.001), although there was not an increased interest in radiology as a career (p=0.77). TheRadiOlympicsis a national competition that can besuccessfullyorganized by medical students for medical students and is an engaging opportunity for medical students to be exposed to radiology.

Technologies for the Development of Personal Competitiveness of High School Students

In the article, based on the analysis of scientific developments of domestic scientists, theoretical research and personal pedagogical experience of the authors, the concept of "competitiveness of personality" is revealed from the point of view of the tasks of pedagogy. The effectiveness of the competitive movement for the formation of personal competitiveness of high school students as a separate age category of students is substantiated. Among the competitions of achievements considered in the aspect of competitiveness education and traditionally used in school didactics, two main types are distinguished from the point of view of their form and content: subject Olympiads and contests of creative works. The role of pedagogical technologies as the main practical tool in the process of education in general and education of personal competitiveness in particular is determined. The analysis of pedagogical technologies as organized regular algorithmically constructed sequences of actions of the teacher and students, formed on the basis of pedagogical scientific research and allowing to solve practical problems related to the education of personal competitiveness of high school students. A technological model of educating the personal competitiveness of high school students using the potential of achievement contests has been developed. Within the framework of the model, some interrelated pedagogical technologies and groups of technologies are considered, the development, improvement and application of which is of practical importance for the formation of competitiveness, among which it is necessary to highlight the technology of personal competitiveness education developed by the author through the competitive movement, including a long-term set of measures for the preparation and participation of high school students in the competitive movement; the technology of organizing competitions of achievements in the direction of a more complete their compliance with the competitive realities of life; technology for measuring the competitiveness of high school students and evaluating pedagogical efforts to form competitiveness (diagnostic technology).

Brand experience design for higher education: A review and future directions

As institutions of higher education have faced increased competition for college-bound students, felt the effects of both category and market shifts and the impact of COVID-19, the need for developing sustainable brand strategies is apparent (Flannery, T. M., (2021), ‘How to Market a University: Building Value in a Competitive Environment’, John Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD). Yet it is unclear how institutions should manage this development. While brand experience design has gained some popularity among practitioners, there has yet to be a major push from practitioners to formalise the practice (McFadden, M., (2022), ‘How silos hinder brand experience in higher ed’, Simpson Scarborough, available at: https://insights.simpsonscarborough.com/how-silos-hinder-brand-experience-in-higher-ed). This paper proposes brand experience design as a sustained competitive advantage for institutions and should be explored for the benefit of academics and practitioners. Through a complete examination of the extant literature on higher education brand management, this paper will identify gaps in the current research and identify four important areas for future research.

Learning by linking the Canadian Evaluation Society's student case competition within a graduate evaluation course

AbstractThere are many ways to intertwine theoretical and applied learning to nurture the competencies required to conduct evaluation. Experiential learning opportunities remain a priority for many evaluation educators who are helping learners apply foundational skills and knowledge to practice. Evaluators develop their professional expertise in diverse venues, including through experience, through professional learning, or, as we highlight in this chapter, in graduate school. Incorporating experiential learning from a professional association into a formal graduate course requires a willingness to blend university course expectations and activities with collaborative learning experiences. Using reflective dialogue and poetry enacted through dialogic analysis and reflection, we examine enduring perceptions and learning activated from student participation in the Canadian Evaluation Society's national evaluation case competition as part of evaluation education situated within a formal university graduate course. Weaving five voices representing learners, case study coach, and course instructor, we discuss how the evaluation competition was used to deepen understanding and develop evaluator competencies.

Solar energy engineering and solar system integration – The solar Decathlon Europe 21/22 student competition experiences

The Solar Decathlon is a competition for universities from all over the world which focuses on designing, building and operating experimental, solar-powered houses. Participating in the project offers universities a unique and interdisciplinary platform for teaching, learning and research which combines practical experience with research. In 2022, the European edition was held in Germany for the first time. The event took place with a new urban profile to increase both the relevance of the competition and the learning experience. Its main topic was the further development of the European city, and specifically focused on the existing stock of residential apartment buildings. A total of 18 teams from 11 countries with over 500 students took part, with 16 teams ultimately building their houses on a shared solar campus. Demonstrating a balanced or a positive energy balance in practice was one of the essential goals of the competition. This was achieved by 13 of 15 projects in the energy contest. The prerequisites for this were a high level of energy efficiency and the consistent use of solar energy. Both strategies were embedded in convincing architectural concepts. These ranged from the minimised visibility of standard systems on rooftops, through to custom-built systems with full architectural integration in façades. Hybrid solar systems also became a focus, with the goal of making optimum use of the surfaces on the building envelope. This paper focuses on the energy engineering and technical and architectural integration of the solar systems. It also includes the results achieved in the competition linked to the learning experience.

The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on the 2022 Plastic Surgery Match.

In 2022, the plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) match faced unprecedented system-wide transitions that have redefined conventional measures of applicant success. This challenges the equitable assessment of student competitiveness and diversity in the field. A survey of demography, application content, and 2022 match outcomes was distributed to applicants to a single PRS residency program. Comparative statistics and regression models were performed to assess the predictive value of factors in match success and quality. A total of 151 respondents (response rate 49.7%) were analyzed. Although step 1 and step 2 CK scores were significantly higher among matched applicants, neither examination predicted match success. Most respondents (52.3%) were women, although gender was also not significantly associated with match success. Underrepresented in medicine applicants made up 19.2% of responses and 16.7% of matches, and the plurality of respondents (22.5%) were raised with a household income ≥$300,000. Both Black race and household income ≤$100,000 were associated with lower odds of scoring above a 240 on either step 1 or step 2 CK (Black: OR, 0.03 and 0.06; P < 0.05 and P < 0.001; income: OR, 0.07-0.47 and 0.1 to 0.8, among income subgroups), receiving interview offers (OR, -9.4; P < 0.05; OR, -11.0 to -5.4), and matching into PRS (OR, 0.2; P < 0.05; OR, 0.2 to 0.5), compared with White and high-income applicants, respectively. Systemic inequities in the match process disadvantage underrepresented in medicine candidates and those from lower household incomes. As the residency match continues to evolve, programs must understand and mitigate the impacts of bias in various application components.

Face Recognition Based Attendance System

Abstract: Out of the most common uses for image processing is face identification, which is important in the technological field. Recognizing faces is a hot issue for verification, especially in student attendance competitions. A face recognition attendance system uses high-definition surveillance and other computer technologies to identify students using face biostatistics. The developing system aims to digitize the outdated method of calling names and maintaining pen-and-paper attendance records. The existing procedures for recording attendance are cumbersome and time-consuming. Manual recording allows for easy manipulation of maintenance records. Traditional attendance systems and current biometric technologies are subject to proxies. As a result, this study is proposed to address all of these issues.

THE DEPARTMENT OF GEODESY AND CARTOGRAPHY, FACULTY OF GEOGRAPHY, TARAS SHEVCHENKO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF KYIV: HISTORY, MODERNITY, PROSPECTS

There is considered the activity of geodesy and cartography department of geographical faculty of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv from time of its institution to present time. Chronologically 3 main topics exposed: educational and scientific functioning, structural and organization instants and personnel policy of department.&#x0D; To mark the periods in development of the department we took the structure of competences which were to have formed in students during theirs training. There we considered the correspondence level of educational programs to business demands too. It was proposed the structure of the educational program which is focused on perspective economy inquiries (2020-2030’s) and the wording of which is the result of a separate unfinished research.&#x0D; Besides the subdivisions role in educational and scientific achievements we also disclosed the personnel policy and organizational work of the heads of the department. There are separately stated the history of scientific subdivision and pointed out on the causes of its reorganization. In the other hand we discussed the influence of external factors onto educational process, in particular computing machinery appearance, gaining of national independence and change of state economy model, conversion of cartographic production to digital technology, implementation of the Bologna education system.&#x0D; In the final part of the article we recounted the demands for education department functioning in actual conditions of high cost of study, changing of profile specialties and academic competition for the best students with other universities which have the departments with similar specialization.