Technology Specialists Research Articles

31-я Международная картографическая конференция

The author presents the information on the 31st International Cartographic Conference (ICC) held in August 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. It was the main event of a two-year cycle of cartographers and geo-information technology specialists’ scientific and practical work. An overview of the scientific program of the conference, which included 48 thematic sections on the main issues of modern cartography, is given. Most popular research topics are identified and characterized according to the number of presentations at the sections and papers keywords frequency. An analytical review of the results of traditional ICC events such as exhibition of cartographic materials, Barbara Petchenik International children’s map competition, and orienteering, is presented. The achievements of Russian delegates are noted. The results of the conference are briefly characterized, including the results of the 19th General Assembly of the International Cartographic Association

Risk and Return of NFT, Metaverse, Cryptocurrency, and NFT’s Relation with IP

This research discusses the Risk and Return of NFT, IP, Metaverse, and cryptocurrency. To investigate the factors affecting the risk and return of Cryptocurrency, Metaverse & NFT, and the connection between them. Being aware of the risk and return factors will help investors make the right decision and avoid these risk factors. The research studies the link between NFT and other digital assets. As well as, the relation between NFT and IP. Furthermore, explores the probability of NFT taking place in the Middle East. Qualitative Method was used to collect the primary data in the completion of this study. Data were collected using a survey strategy by interviewing investors, creators, and blockchain technology specialists through semi-structured interviews. The research time horizon across-sectional study. As well as secondary sources to help explain the concepts and support the primary data. After having analyzed the information, that has been gathered regarding the topic of discussion, it has come to the result that the NFT is digital proof of ownership, that is used in digital or real assets if legally approved. Besides, risk and return factors affecting NFT, Metaverse, and cryptocurrency are very close with small differences in cryptocurrencies as it is a wide market. Furthermore, there is a huge potential for taking place in the Middle East. Which creates new investment opportunities.

The structural-content model of forming the soft skills of future specialists

One of the main priorities of the country's educational policy, along with increasing the availability of high-quality vocational education that meets the requirements of innovative economic development and the needs of society and its members, is the formation of a system of skills that ensure the free integration of future spe-cialists into the world labor market. Future specialists should be ready to adapt to the rapidly changing condi-tions of international competition, constantly improve their professional level, constantly develop the ability to work effectively in their specialty, form a professional career. In particular, the issue of improving the quality and effectiveness of training specialists in information and communication technologies is of particu-lar relevance. In this regard, in this article, based on the methodology of scientific research, a systematic ac-tivity approach, a meaningful approach, and an axiological approach are chosen as approaches to the study of the formation of soft skills of future information and communication technology (ICT) specialists. The results of fundamental research conducted in the countries of the far and near abroad on the training of ICT special-ists and the formation of soft skills for the development of a model for the formation of soft skills of future ICT specialists are analyzed. In addition, the article highlights the interrelated components that ensure the ho-listic and systematic functioning of the structural and content model for the formation of soft skills of future ICT specialists: 1) purpose; 2) content; 3) technology; 4) result, 5) reflexive. It is important to constantly in-crease your professional interest, desire for achievements, professional level, improve decision-making skills in the face of changing uncertainty, forming soft skills of future ICT specialists

ESSENCE, LAWS AND MEANS OF COMPOSITION ACTIVITY IN THE PROCESS OF DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING PRODUCTS OF DECORATIVE AND APPLIED ART

The article substantiates the relevance of introducing information about the artistic direction into the training of future technological education specialists; attention is paid to the importance of art education during training of future teachers. It has been established that the future teacher of technological education must possess professional competencies that increase the efficiency of designing and manufacturing decorative and applied art products, which include competencies in the basics of compositional activity. In order to form these competencies, the educational process of training future technology teachers should include information that can enrich students with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in fine and decorative and applied arts in the content of both basic and elective disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the expediency of studying the main concepts, laws and means of compositional activity in the process of training specialists in the field of technological education, the content of the main concepts, laws and means of composition is revealed and the importance of their application in the process of designing and manufacturing products of decorative and applied art is proven; the advantages of students’ use of professional competences in the design process are revealed and their effectiveness in the implementation of creative tasks is shown. It has been established that having mastered the basics of compositional activity during the design and manufacture of decorative and applied art products, students will be able to practically solve rather complex tasks of creating aesthetic compositions that will correspond to the selected material and the functional purpose of the object decorated in the process of artistic and labor activity.
 Keywords: professional competences; composition activity; technology teachers; decorative and applied art; design of products.

Research on Scientific and Technological Support Issues for the Green Development of Modern Agricultural Industrial Parks

The construction of modern agricultural industrial parks is a basic demonstrative project to promote rural revitalization. Green development is the core requirement of high-quality development of industrial park. Currently, the development and application of existing science and technology in industrial parks cannot meet the requirements of all-round green development of the parks. To consolidate the technical support for green development of the park, we should strengthen the research and development of agricultural science and technology, improve the green standard system, and improve the supply of green technology in all aspects of production and operation; as well as innovate the mechanism and system, promote science and technology specialists and other technical talents to enter the park, and effectively train the park's farmers to enhance the quality of modern agricultural science and technology of the farmers, and so on.

Current status of the educational environment to acquire and maintain the professional skills of radiotherapy technology and medical physics specialists in Japan: a nationwide survey.

This study aimed to investigate the educational environment of radiotherapy technology and medical physics specialists (RTMP) in Japan. We conducted a nationwide questionnaire survey in radiotherapy institutions between June and August 2022. Participants were asked questions regarding the educational system, perspectives on updating RTMP's skills and qualifications, and perspectives on higher education for RTMP at radiotherapy institutions. The results were then analyzed in detail according to three factors: whether the hospital was designed for cancer care, whether it was a Japanese Society for Radiation Oncology (JASTRO)-accredited hospital, and whether it was an intensity-modulated radiation therapy charged hospital. Responses were obtained from 579 (69%) nationwide radiation therapy institutions. For non-qualified RTMP, 10% of the institutions had their own educational systems, only 17% of institutions provided on-the-job training, and 84% of institutions encouraged participation in educational lectures and workshops in academic societies. However, for qualified RTMP, 3.0% of institutions had their own educational systems, only 8.9% of the institutions provided on-the-job training, and 83% encouraged participation in academic conferences and workshops. Less than 1% of the facilities offered salary increases for certification, whereas 8.2% offered consideration for occupational promotion. Regarding the educational environment, JASTRO-accredited hospitals were better than general hospitals. Few institutions have their own educational systems for qualified and non-qualified RTMP, but they encourage them to attend educational seminars and conferences. It is desirable to provide systematic education and training by academic and professional organizations to maintain the skills of individuals.

A Case Study on the Efficacy and Usage of Assistive Technologies in Howard County Schools, MD

Assistive technology is equipment that is designed to improve the capabilities of students with disabilities. For many students with disabilities, these technologies enable essential life skills such as daily communication and independence inside and outside of the classroom. This study assesses the efficacy, usage, and implementation of assistive technology in Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS) in Maryland, in order to determine any potential barriers and deficiencies towards the effective implementation of the said devices. A voluntary sample of 59 members of 1200 HCPSS staff was asked questions about the assistive technologies used in the county, their effectiveness, potential barriers towards implementation, training given, and available resources. Responses generally indicated that assistive technologies were beneficial, with the 83% of respondents selecting 4 or 5 out of 5 for the effectiveness of assistive technologies in academic and social contexts. Respondents elaborated that technologies allowed students with severe disabilities to communicate, socialize, work independently, and improve reading and writing skills. On the other hand, drawbacks such as distractions and dependencies created by the technologies were noted. Respondents felt confident towards the resources and support provided by the county, noting an assistive technology department and specialists available for support. However, respondents commonly reported that they were under-trained, received only occasional, limited workshop sessions, and were constantly behind on training. Thus, recommendations were drafted to improve training and staff awareness towards assistive technologies, such as required comprehensive training sessions for special education staff and a universal assistive technology guide to be provided. 

Challenges and opportunities for the development of the graphic and digital media studies in Lithuania

The graphic and digital media industry plays an important role in Lithuania and abroad, yet it inevitably faces a lack of specialists in this field. The shortage of professionals in the sector leads to the slower growth of businesses and industry, the lower value of GDP, and, in many cases, unskilled work, poor quality and inadequate presentation of information through different media. These challenges can be attributed to shortcomings of the Lithuanian higher education system. According to the Lithuanian Qualifications Framework, levels 5 (short cycle), 6 (bachelor’s), 7 (master’s), and 8 (doctoral) are classified as tertiary studies. In Lithuania, short-cycle studies in the media industry sector are still not available as the main focus is on the training of bachelor’s and master’s degree specialists. The article analyses and presents the peculiarities of the Lithuanian education system, competencies, and acquired qualifications in different levels of studies. During the research, Lithuanian higher education institutions were compared, such as universities and colleges – higher education institutions (kolegijos in Lithuanian), which provide study programmes in different field related to the media industry. In addition, the role and potential of vocational schools in training media technology specialists is presented. The results of the research show that the role of the Lithuanian education system is vital for the media industry. However, the potential is underexploited due to poor students’ career guidance, lack of specific practical skills, or the worsening demographic situation in the country. The significant shortage of specialists can be related to the global pandemic, which had a negative impact on the learning process and, at the same time, forced the search for new teaching methods and tools. The analysis of the education sector’s capacities to ensure smooth, rapid, and efficient training of specialists suggests that more emphasis should be placed on the training of media specialists in the narrow field within a relatively short period time. Such a study concept can be implemented in short-cycle studies when a specialist in specific media is trained through the synergy of a higher education institution and an industrial enterprise within a year and half or two years.

PENGEMBANGAN DATA RECORD PASIEN DENGAN METODE JOINT APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT (Studi kasus KLINIK ALFIZA MEDIKA UTAMA)

<strong>Abstrak: </strong><em>Patient record data or patient data recording is something that exists in every health care facility, which contains records and documents about patient identity, examination, treatment, and actions given to patients which are then stored either in the form of physical documents or computerized, but on Patient data recording often experiences a problem that arises because there is no management of patient data records, causing multiple data records. Multiple data records become a problem point so that it becomes the basis for how to do a solution to multiple patient data records at the Alfiza Medika Utama Clinic. The purpose of the study was to design the development of patient data records using the joint application development method at the Alfiza Medika Utama clinic. This research was conducted using the JAD method because the data collection process involved users, managers and information technology specialists who jointly designed and developed it. The results of which can make it easier for the main Alfiza Medika clinic to record patient data so that there is no more duplicate data and make it easier in terms of services and patients in terms of registration.</em>

SP3.10 Improvement of quality of operation notes. An audit was performed to assess operation notes in our hospital, detected multiple points commonly missed in the operation notes as well as illegibility of some. Implementation of electronic operation notes took place to improve service

Abstract Aim An audit was performed in November 2021 to assess completion of operation notes according to national guidelines. Methods 18 points were checked in accordance to Royal college of Surgeons guidelines. Results Percentage of completion ranged from 47% to 77% according to sub-specialty. Main points that were missed were time of operation, bloods loss and antibiotic prophylaxis. 29% of notes had illegible hand-writing which could not be read appropriately by two or more people. Electronic operation notes have been identified as the ideal plan to help avoid illegibility and to make sure all points are present. Multidisciplinary approach was done to implement electronic typed operation notes in the hospital involving surgical team, management, theatre staff and information technology (IT) specialist. This took place by providing extra computers in both elective and emergency theatres with appropriate software to allow for typed operation notes. Operation note templates were used to ensure all points are filled. Significant improvement in the operation notes was noticed once electronic notes have been used. The percentage of electronic notes went up from 9% to 34% in January 2023, legibility increased from 71% to 96%, time of operation documentation increased from 0% to 22%. There was 100% compliance each of the following; name of surgeons, mode of surgery, date of operation, operative procedure, operative findings and closure technique. Overall completion rate of operation notes improved from 72% to 82%. Conclusion it is inevitable that technology can be used to eliminate human error, provide clear documentation and create traceable information.

FORMATION OF COMPETENCIES OF COLLECTIVE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS IN THE FIELD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE PROCESS OF USING FREE SOFTWARE

The article analyzes the existing systems that provide an opportunity for collective software development by students of information technology and offers recommendations for their use in the educational process. In the authors' opinion, it is advisable to use free versions of the Atlassian stack (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence), which allows forming professional competencies in collaborative software development of future specialists, while the limitations of free versions are not critical for educational purposes.
 The concept of the competence of collective software development of an information technology specialist is formulated, by which we mean the integrated ability of an individual to effectively solve software development tasks in the process of teamwork in professional activities.
 It has been found that software development requires the implementation of many steps, from defining requirements to testing and releasing a product. In the process of forming a collective software development of an information technology specialist, cloud services and other systems (Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Asana, Basecamp, Mantis, Bugzilla, etc.) are used.
 Training future IT professionals in the development process and involvement in real software development projects will help them acquire, develop, and improve their collaborative software development competencies.

Development of an information model of personnel development in the process of training at the workplace

The improvement of competences in relation to the solution of everyday tasks of production practice is best carried out in the process of training at the workplace due to the combination of acquired theoretical knowledge with practical experience. An urgent task of evaluating the effectiveness of training at the workplace is the diagnosis of the level of preparedness of the personnel of a multimedia company for scientific and technical activities, which can be carried out on the basis of the use of an appropriate information model of personnel development. The purpose of the article was to implement the development of a system model for the formation of professional skills in specialists of multimedia technologies of the polygraphic profile. The article proposes a method of informational support for personnel development through on-the-job training. As a framework that explains the knowledge and skills for the effective implementation of training in the workplace, the current content of competencies is considered. The key areas of personnel qualities related to multimedia technologies are systematized. As part of the conducted research, an information model was created and competence formation was tested within the framework of the relevant modules. The impact of engineering and organizational skills on improving the competencies of multimedia technology specialists is considered. The main components of success in the formation of professional skills of personnel as a result of training at the workplace are considered and analysed. As a result of the work carried out, recommendations were made on the diagnosis of the levels of training of personnel of multimedia and computer companies to improve their own scientific and technical activities, the choice of the content of professional training of specialists in the multimedia profile, the application of a systematic approach to the formation of relevant skills and abilities. A morphological matrix of the formation of technical creativity skills of the personnel of a multimedia company in the process of training at the workplace was created. With the help of Shannon’s information system, a mathematical model of the formation of relevant special modules of competences was obtained. Emphasizing the technical component, the influence of engineering and organizational skills in the process of training at the workplace is considered. The entropy level of the learning system was calculated before and after receiving information. The dependence of entropy on the level of acquired knowledge was analysed. The practical significance of the obtained results lies in the formation of practical recommendations for the management of computer and multimedia companies for the organization of training at the workplace, as a result of which employees receive positive incentives for the development of relevant competencies.

EVALUATION OF COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS' WORK ON IT PROJECTS BASED ON QUANTIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY

The article examines the process of evaluating work on IT projects, which is presented systematically and multidimensionally, as a reflective and analytical toolkit. The research was conducted on the basis of the application of a system of humanitarian, psychophysiological, anthropological and informational methods and approaches, where the application of the theory of functional systems and through methodological and value understanding of pedagogical and production experiences and practices are decisive. This work updates the methodological potential of the idea of professionalization, in particular, a specialist in computer specialties, pedagogical anthropology and the theory of functional systems, including the concept of quantization of mental activity, which is interpreted as quantization of professional activity. A decisive methodological and practical-technological factor, which is a prerequisite for considering the evaluation process as a reflective and analytical toolkit, is the systematic quantization of professional activity, which is implemented on the basis of the use of the methodologies of Kanban, Agile methodologies, in particular, Scrum, "Manifesto for Agile Software Development". The research used Information technologies: Jira Software, in particular the Kanban template, Agile tools for Kanban, Agile tools for Scrum. Current strategies for quantifying professional activity when working on IT projects are: Epic; Story; Task; Sub-Task; part of the Story/Task; Bug; Sprint. Students were divided into small groups that worked on IT projects. In the process of project activity, they performed the following roles: Engineer, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Tech Lead. The evaluation presented in the specified system format is a significant component of the result-target basis of work on IT projects, and is also considered as a tool of innovative activity and a prerequisite for personal and professional development and professional communication. In further research, it is planned to develop the problems of professional activity for work on IT projects, which includes the study of motivational, value, cognitive, operational, reflective, components, as well as the use of quantization in pedagogical research on the professional training of students of computer specialties. The results of this study are planned to be applied to improve the qualifications of information technology specialists in the conditions of postgraduate education.

THE UTILIZATION OF AUGMENTED REALITY TECHNOLOGY IN DETERMINING QIBLA DIRECTION (ANALYSIS OF MIQAT APPLICATIONS BY SAMER JOUDI)

Nowadays, around the world, there are numerous Qibla direction applications available on various websites and digital content providers. One of these is the Miqat application: Prayer Times, Qiblah, and Hilal Visibility, an augmented reality-based Android app for determining the direction of the Qibla. Samer Joudi, a geospatial technology specialist from the United Arab Emirates, released the Miqat app in 2015. As of November 20, 2022, more than 5,000,000 (five million) Android users had downloaded the Miqat app, giving it a rating of 4.6 out of 5. A 3D Qibla feature in the Miqat application uses augmented reality technology on the display to point users in the direction of the Kaaba. actual life. The results of this study are that the calculation method used by the Miqat application is the Vincenty formula, which is quite accurate (7 minutes difference from the calculation of the Istiwa'aini Qibla direction) because the Vincenty formula has high accuracy in determining the Qibla direction based on the ellipsoid shape of the earth. Then, determining the Qibla direction using the 3D Qibla feature with augmented reality technology is categorized as less accurate according to Slamet Hambali's level of accuracy, but still within tolerance limits according to Thomas Djamaluddin's level of accuracy. The accuracy of the Qibla direction of the Miqat application differs from 0o to 1o from the Qibla direction measured by Istiwa'aini.

APPLICATION OF QR-GENERATOR AS AN INNOVATIVE MEANS OF FORMING EDUCATIONAL CONTENT FOR FUTURE SPECIALISTS IN TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION

The peculiarities of the implementation of the educational process in secondary and higher education institutions under martial law are characterized. The need to adapt educational content to modern realities is indicated. The relevance of the use of innovative means of training future specialists in technological education, as well as high school students in the lessons of labor training (technology) is substantiated. The potential possibilities of the QR-generator as an innovative means of educational activity of participants in the educational process of secondary and higher education institutions are outlined. The methodical aspects of its application in the process of creating a teacher’s (lecturer’s) V-card, as well as the project activities of future technological education specialists are determined. An experimental study of the effectiveness of the use of the QR-generator in the educational process of secondary and higher education institutions was conducted. The conclusions from the conducted research are substantiated: the use of the QR code generator in educational technological activities increases the interest of pupils and students in learning the educational material. It will also allow to increase the level of prestige of educational subjects of labor training and technologies in secondary education institutions, as well as increase the effectiveness of the educational process, mastering the strategy of project activity, independent choice of the mode of educational activity, organizational forms and methods of education. The option of replacing illustrative and explanatory teaching methods with a variety of different types of educational activities, focused on the active use of information and communication technologies as tools of cognition and self-cognition, tools of research, construction, measurement and formalization of knowledge is proposed.

Documenting the digital divide: Identifying barriers to digital mental health access among people with serious mental illness in community settings

The transition to and acceptance of digital mental health tools has been heralded as a paradigm shift for providing and accessing care. Yet, providers and clients express concerns over privacy, efficacy, and personalization, as well as their ability to assess the thousands of available digital tools. In response to these concerns and calls for support to address them, the authors developed the Technology Specialist program. After a successful feasibility study, the research team launched a pilot study in late 2021 amid continuing COVID-19 protocols, presuming the rapid adoption of technology during the pandemic would facilitate the incorporation of the Technology Specialist. Despite the success of the role, the shifts in care delivery at one community mental health center created and exposed barriers to the implementation and uptake of digital tools. In this paper, the authors describe key access barriers exposed through the implementation of the pilot at the client, provider, and organizational levels. These barriers highlight a shifting digital divide for access to digital mental health among people with serious mental illness. The re-framed method of contextual engagement presented here may help direct research and practice toward collaborative and equitable action strategies for long-term success in community health settings.

It’s Possible That Salt Clogging Is Lowering Your Gas Production

Salt buildup around producing wells is known for causing drastic drops in gas production. “Salt precipitation in gas wells (can) cause clogging, and severe production declines that may happen in days,” said Cíntia Gonçalves Machado, a scientist at TNO, which supports operators working in the waters off the Netherlands where salt blockages are a significant issue for producers. She recently presented a paper at the SPE Reservoir Simulation Conference on a new application that cuts the time and cost required to analyze the impact of salt on production and evaluate treatment plans (SPE 212257). The goal for TNO and its partner, Equinor, was to create an open-source simulator built on to a familiar engineering tool allowing “engineers to study how salt precipitation may affect production with a tool that is relatively cheap computationally, and also easy to use and visualize,” Machado wrote in an email. Specifically, the team that developed it started with a black-oil model in the open-source OPM Flow simulator and added elements that simulate salt precipitation, which happens as rapidly evaporating gas pulls water molecules out of salty brine, and estimate the effect on permeability. Other programs can do all that. What makes this one different is that it can run on an engineer’s laptop and can run a simulation in minutes to hours, while previous models require high-powered computer systems running for hours to days, Machado said. The early users are likely to be the small cadre of experts working on the extreme cases where salt buildup happens so rapidly that regular injections of fresh water are needed to dissolve the blockages. But Equinor also wanted a tool to help it identify wells where salt blockages are having a slower-building impact that is not obvious. “They see wells with a reduction in gas production and want to have some tool to understand and predict it,” said Paul Egberts, a staff mathematician at TNO who applied his years of salt-modeling experience to this project. The team also included Odd Steve Hustad, a reservoir technology specialist at Equinor who advised on how to accurately incorporate the physical properties of the brine into the black‑oil model. The paper described their work: “The black-oil transport equations are extended to allow the gas to contain vaporized water in addition to vaporized oil. The salt-transport equation is modified to account for a solid salt precipitate. The permeability reduction is dealt with through a mobility multiplier depending on the porosity change.” Salt precipitation is a possible source of trouble in wells where the pressure drops sharply to a low level near the wellbore. That triggers rapid gas evaporation, which pulls water droplets out of the brine. In wells with high water saturation and salinity, if the evaporation rate is high enough, it can reduce the liquid to below the level needed to dissolve salt, leading to the formation of salt crystals that clog the flow paths for gas. Egberts added that the actual production impact will depend on the vagaries of the reservoir.

Availability of disability specialists for students with vision or hearing impairment in the United Arab Emirates: current status and future needs

Purpose This study aims to identify the disability specialists currently needed for students with vision or hearing impairment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It also aims to identify the university-level training courses available for these specialists. Materials and methods This study adopted a mixed-methods design. The qualitative strand involved a thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews conducted with 20 employees of 10 UAE organizations providing support services to students with vision or hearing impairment. The quantitative strand determined the number of disability-related degree courses offered at UAE universities from 2018 to 2020. Results The interviewees revealed that students with visual impairment most need teachers for the visually impaired, braille trainers, orientation and mobility trainers, and assistive technology specialists, whereas students with hearing impairment most need teachers of the deaf or hard of hearing, speech therapists, and sign language specialists. Regarding disability-related training, 10 UAE universities each offered one disability-related programme between 2018 and 2020. These included nine general programmes for special or inclusive education and one programme for speech pathology. Conclusion UAE universities are currently unable to train the disability specialists required for students with vision or hearing impairment. An interim option is to offer scholarships to enable Emirati students planning to become disability specialists to gain these specialized qualifications overseas. Current efforts in the UAE to address the needs of people with disabilities should include a development and implementation plan for UAE university programmes to offer specialized courses for people with vision or hearing impairment.

Evaluation of factors affecting the effective implementation of Internet of Things and cloud computing in the construction industry through WASPAS and TOPSIS methods

The infrastructure of any nation plays a vital role in its development, and these developments totally rely on the construction industry. New technologies such as Internet-of-Things (IoT) and cloud computing contribute in the growth of all industries including construction industry which is a bit slow to embrace new technology. Therefore to boost this, identification and analyzing risks using Multi-Criteria-Decision-Making (MCDM) methods and finally to provide mitigation measures before the implementation would enhance the probability of successful completion of the project within stipulated time and cost frame. This paper aims to identify and evaluate the factors affecting implementation of IoT and cloud computing in construction industry using simple and reliable MCDM methods such as Weighted-Aggregated-Sum-Product-Assessment (WASPAS) and Technique-for-Order-of-Preference-by-Similarity-to-Ideal-Solution (TOPSIS), which have not been utilized yet. Authors identified 50 factors from existing literature and personal experience and then conducted a questionnaire survey through personal meetings, telephonic interview and Google forms receiving 140 responses from construction professionals in Gujarat, India. ‘Research-development and innovation-of-technology’ ranked first in the both methods. Authors recommended collaboration among construction professionals, researchers, and technology specialists, as well as the formation of a specific R&D department inside construction organizations to focus on technological innovation for successful project implementation.

STANDARDIZATION OF IT EDUCATION AT THE PRESENT STAGE: A COMPARATIVE ASPECT

The field of information technologies is one of the most promising both in the world and in Ukraine. Currently, there are much more vacancies for IT specialists on the labor market than, in fact, for specialists. The issue of improving the quality of professional training of future information technology specialists, the level of their professional competence, which would meet the needs of the IT industry and the requirements of employers, is becoming urgent. The article is devoted to the correlation and comparison of the standards of higher education for the training of IT specialists with international requirements and classifications of professions. To achieve the goal of the research, the requirements of the standards of higher education in the field of knowledge 12 Information Technologies, the National Classifier of Professions and international documents: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, Computing Curricula 2020, European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) were analyzed and summarized. The distribution of higher education applicants in Ukraine by the number of educational institutions that train IT specialists was analyzed, it was found that the largest number of institutions focused on training future specialists in the specialty 122 Computer science. A comparison of professional types of work testified to the incompleteness of the National Classifier of Professions regarding the nomenclature of modern professions in the IT industry, in particular in the "Specialists" section. The interrelationship of IT specialties is analyzed through the analysis of the objects of activity and the theoretical content of the subject areas described in the standards of higher education, the importance of fundamental mathematical training in educational institutions is noted. The connection and differences between the basic profiles of Computing Curricula 2020 and specialties of the field of knowledge 12 Information technologies are determined.