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The rapid evolution of cybersecurity threats poses a significant challenge to organizations and individuals, necessitating strengthening defense mechanisms against malicious operations. Amidst this ever-changing environment, the importance of implementing efficacious cybersecurity awareness training has escalated dramatically. This paper presents the Integrated Cybersecurity Awareness Training (iCAT) model, which leverages knowledge graphs, serious games, and gamification to enhance cybersecurity training. The iCAT model's micro-learning module increases flexibility and accessibility, while real-time progress monitoring and adaptive feedback ensure effective learning outcomes. Evaluations show improved participant engagement and knowledge retention, making iCAT a practical and efficient solution for cybersecurity challenges. With an emphasis on adaptability and applicability, iCAT provides organizations in search of accessible and efficient cybersecurity awareness training with a streamlined approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ABSTRACT Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) is an emerging cause of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP). Preclinical large models are warranted to predict the efficacy and the resistance profile of anti-infectives and mimic how they will be used in the human treatment of CRAB-HAP. Here we reported on the development of an Acinetobacter baumannii experimental pneumonia model in immunocompromised rabbits, receiving a 48-h human-simulated regimen. The efficacy of meropenem (2 g/q8h i.v. over prolonged 3-h perfusion), rifampin (25 mg/kg/q8h, i.v.), or the combination of meropenem and rifampin was assessed in rabbits infected with the carbapenem-susceptible ATCC 17978 reference strain or the CRAB Turc 2 clinical strain. The emergence of rifampin mutants was also investigated. Meropenem demonstrated a strong pulmonary bacterial reduction in animals infected with the ATCC 17978 strain (unlike the CRAB strain). The high rifampin dosage was associated with a 1.3 Log10 bacterial killing on average but induced the emergence of high-level resistant mutants in 80%–100% of animals, depending on the strain. The adjunction of rifampin to meropenem did not improve the bioburden in the lungs but partially reduced the number of animals exhibiting resistant mutants, whatever the tested strain. However, this adjunctive treatment was insufficient to overcome the emergence of resistance since mutation prevention concentration-related pharmacodynamic indices were unattainable at this dose. This CRAB pneumonia rabbit model represents an innovative tool to evaluate the efficacy of new or existing therapies and will provide informative data on how they can meet the resistance pharmacodynamic targets, which now need to be investigated before deciding on clinical therapeutic regimens.IMPORTANCEWithin intensive care unit settings, carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) has emerged as a frequent cause of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) with poor clinical outcomes. This multidrug-resistant pathogen remains very challenging to study in clinical trials, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration highlighted the limitations of existing small animal models for evaluating antibacterial or prophylactic strategies against such critical infections. These limitations include the difficulty in anticipating the risk of the emergence of resistance during treatment. Here we developed a new Acinetobacter baumannii pneumonia rabbit model using high inoculum. We demonstrated the emergence of resistance with rifampin, an existing antibiotic debated as a rescuing option to treat CRAB infections; and even intensified rifampin doses failed to close the mutant selection window. This CRAB pneumonia rabbit model represents a valuable tool to evaluate the efficacy of new or existing therapies and provides supportive data in antimicrobial resistance pharmacodynamics.

Communication and collaboration skills are recognized as core competencies of the 21st century, alongside those related to information and communication technologies. This study examines new perspectives on the concept of online communication, highlighting both its advantages and disadvantages in educational settings. The primary objective of the research is to conduct a systematic analysis of educational studies from the past five years, focusing specifically on the investigation of online communication. The research directions that emerge from the analysis of studies on online communication at the level of the educational process are the following: exploring the challenges and strategies for improving online communication in teaching and learning activities; identifying online communication skills; exploring online communication from the perspective of partnership with the family; capturing the relationship between online communication and well-being; assessing preparation for online communication; measuring the effects of online learning on communication; implementing online interactive communication educational programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Numerous scholars have identified the shortcomings of imprecise terminology and substantial computational inaccuracies in the current models for predicting the axial compression capacity of CFRPstrengthened reinforced concrete (RC) cylinders. To improve the prediction accuracy of the axial compressive capacity model for CFRP-strengthened RC cylinders, the present axial compressive capacity model for CFRP-strengthened RC cylinders was scrutinized and evaluated. Drawing on Mander’s constraint theory and the concrete triaxial strength model, a novel axial compressive capacity model for CFRP-strengthened RC cylinders was proposed. This study collected 116 experimental data on the axial compression of CFRP-strengthened RC cylinders and analyzed the accuracy of various models using the data. The findings indicate that the model proposed in this study outperforms other models in predicting axial compression capacity and demonstrates high prediction accuracy. Furthermore, an analysis is conducted on the variation law of the model’s predicted value with respect to the design parameters. The proposed model in this study identifies concrete strength, stirrup spacing, and elastic modulus of CFRP as the primary factors that influence the axial compression capacity of CFRP-strengthened RC cylinders.

The object of research is the processes of intelligent management of the computer environment of data objects of the critical infrastructure of railway transport. When developing an innovative model of deep mutual integration of the architecture of an intelligent computer environment for the management of objects in the power supply system of railway transport, the only urgent task is to solve the problems of efficient and reliable power supply of electricity for train traction to ensure the transportation process. The approaches, mathematical models and methods that became the basis for the creation of an innovative model and a new structure of the management system, the integration of the architecture of the computer environment of data of critical objects of the infrastructure of railway transport, meet the requirements of modernity and the strategy of sustainable development of the transport infrastructure. Management of an intelligent computer environment in the context of the railway power supply system is a complex process that includes the use of various technologies and strategies to optimize the functioning of systems, increase reliability, ensure efficient use of electricity, and ensure the transportation process. The basis of the creation of an intelligent computer environment is the principle of a single informational and synchronous space for the formation of primary information, which is an important concept in the development of intelligent control systems for the power supply system of railway transport. This principle requires that all parameters and data that are collected from different systems of power supply facilities should be combined in a single information space and be available for analysis and management in real time. This principle creates the basis for innovative solutions in the field of railway power supply system management, and the use of the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning allows the development of systems that meet modern requirements for the efficiency and reliability of energy systems. The use of the approach of deep mutual integration of the architecture of the computer environment is key in the possibility of automating the processes of data collection and analysis, as well as in improving the interaction between the components of the systems of power supply facilities of railway transport, the reliability and efficiency of the system, which makes it more flexible and adaptive to changes in load and working conditions. The research presented in the work can be used in practice in organizations, structural units and at the levels of the management system of critical infrastructure objects in railway transport, transport sector enterprises, which will allow a quick response to an emergency situation and switch to backup modes, ensuring reliability and availability of power supply in conditions of challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This unique study investigated the educational and service delivery impacts of a team-based, innovative model of interprofessional education (IPE) namely the Rural Interprofessional Education and Supervision (RIPES) model on participating students, clinical educators, and their workplaces, in rural Australian healthcare settings. Participating professions included dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech pathology. Outcomes from the RIPES model were compared with regular uni-professional placement models. A multi-site, pre-post, comparative design was used. The main data collection measures included were the Students Perceptions of Interprofessional Clinical Education – Revised scale, the Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale, and time-usage data. The RIPES model resulted in significant improvement in students' beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes that underpin interprofessional socialization and collaborative practice in healthcare settings. Importantly, students were able to benefit from the RIPES learning activities without compromising their contact time with patients. Clinical educators spent significantly more time in non-patient contact activities than the uni-professional group. This important work was undertaken in response to previous calls to address a gap in IPE models in rural areas. It involved students from multiple professions and universities, measured impacts on multiple stakeholders, and followed international best practice interprofessional education research recommendations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Peruvian universities, as mandated by the University Law 30220, are required to establish research centers in order to obtain their licensing and optionally obtain accreditation for educational quality. In line with this requirement, the research study aims to propose an innovative model that establishes a connection between informative research conducted by students in the Systems Engineering and Computer and Electronics Engineering program and the accreditation process. For the development of the study, the soft systems methodology and the Maltese cross, both based on a systemic approach, were used. The study follows a qualitative approach; utilizing interviews with 15 stakeholders, and the data was analyzed using Atlas Ti22. The evaluation of the proposed model, which examines the relationship between formative research and accreditation, was conducted by experts. Criteria such as clarity, coherence, relevance and consistency were considered, resulting in an average value of 92.5%. This signifies approval since the threshold is set at a minimum of 75%. The study concluded that the proposed model is coherent as it effectively integrates research components from the first semester to the last semester and establishes a meaningful connection with the elements of accreditation. The research's contribution lies in its potential to benefit the university educational sector by allowing institutions to adapt the proposed innovative model according to their specific educational framework. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current stage of production development is marked by the search for more exact models ensuring its sustainability. This is perceived mainly as a balance of socio-economic and environmental pillars of development activities. The basis for managing the sustainability of socio-economic development and the development of the organization today and in the near future is the assessment of the environmental performance of product systems related to their overall socio-economic value improving the quality of life. In order to simultaneously solve the issue of creating and protecting the environment and ensuring the commercial and economic sustainability of products, it is possible to use the international standard ISO 14045, designed on the basis of the standards for LCA - ISO 1404 and 14044. In relation to sustainable production, it is currently proving to be a very effective addition methodically by linking to the framework green growth indicators from the OBCD level and their integration into the innovation model for assessing the environmental performance and development sustainability of product systems. As part of our research, variants of possible transition paths in the development of a sustainable product were modeled in relation to its future environmental profile. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The consequences of russian aggression against Ukraine are tangible in all sectors of the economy, but they cannot be fully predicted due to the continuation of military operations. The aim of the article is to examine the recovery of the Ukrainian economy through the analysis of key aspects of post-war reconstruction, the transformative elements of the insurance sector, and the exploration of its potential as a means of further revitalizing the economic sector. The study is based on the use of general scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, abstraction, induction, explanation, and generalization. The problem of economic losses of Ukraine against the background of global challenges of the military and post-war environment is analyzed. The prospects of recovery of the Ukrainian economy in the post-war times are also investigated, and the main directions and methods of this process are highlighted. Special attention is given to the possibilities of cooperation with foreign financial partners-donors, and harmonization of the tax and financial legislation according to the requirements of integration into the European Union. The importance of transformations in the development of human capital, social and critical infrastructure is also noted. A separate review is devoted to the problems of the insurance sector and possible ways of overcoming the economic problems in this sphere. It is determined that the decline in the solvency of enterprises and individuals may hinder the further development of the post-war economy of Ukraine (including insurance). At the same time, this problem remains understudied, since today it is impossible to determine absolutely all the consequences of the russian-Ukrainian war. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work is an attempt to present integrative teaching as an innovative model, to point out its advantages and great possibilities in teaching as well as to determine its application in teaching Nature and society. Our task was to draw attention to the importance of applying integrative model in teaching Nature and society and to the contents of certain spheres of teaching that can be integrated through this teaching subject. Active role of students in the process of teaching is widely insisted upon nowadays, because of which teachers are expected to choose contents, activities or certain models which will be the most efficient in realization of the teaching process. In accordance with the defined topic and the research subject, objects and tasks, as well as the study of relevant literature, we pointed out that the topic is extremely actual and important for teaching Nature and society, especially for theory and practice within the subject. The research showed that contents integration offers teachers the possibility to find authentic ways to join different aspects of the teaching material, by which the contents are interpreted and presented in an interesting and meaningful way.

The relevance of the study is conditioned by the need to revise the methods of farming with a focus on the use of innovative technologies to improve the quality and quantity of output. The purpose of the study is to analyse the problems and prospects of agricultural production in the Republic of Kazakhstan to create a comprehensive innovative model for the further development of the agro-industrial sector. The study of the prospects for the modernised improvement of the agro-industrial complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan was carried out in three stages based on the functional and logical, systemic, and structural approaches using methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison, systematisation, SWOT analysis, and statistical data processing. The analysis of research papers of Kazakhstani and foreign researchers was carried out to separate the problems and opportunities of agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is determined that the agricultural complex of the state is represented by three forms of management, including farming, cooperatives, and the main business. The features of innovative activity and types of innovations in agriculture are considered. The possibilities and strengths of agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan are substantiated in accordance with the statistical data of gross output for 2012-2019. The organisational model of further development of the agro-industrial complex of the state in the context of the application of innovative technologies and the establishment of relationships with state information systems is proposed. The practical value of the study consists in providing a general analysis of both the problems and prospects of agriculture in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as a result of which a comprehensive model of innovative development was compiled

The idea of the principles of sustainable development is important and a priority in the context of ensuring the effectiveness of the functioning of economic systems. The agricultural sector, which is of great importance in the socio-economic and economic dimensions, requires a favorable organization of innovations in order to achieve the principles of sustainability. In view of this, it is important to build an innovative model in the agricultural sector to obtain sustainability criteria, which requires the dissemination of theoretical and methodological assessments of its formation – which is the purpose of the article. The article examines the theoretical and methodological foundations of assessment and conducts a conceptual analysis of the foundations of the formation of an innovative model of the agricultural sector based on the principles of sustainable development. The methodological context of the formation of an innovative model on the basis of sustainable development is revealed, taking into account the critical importance of the agricultural sector as a system in which relations are implemented to guarantee national food security. Strategic priorities, ideological guidelines for the implementation of the concept of sustainability in the agricultural sector of the economy within the framework of solving the task of innovating the industry with the subsequent increase in its competitiveness are proposed. Methodologically compared and implemented into the system of scientific discourse, the aspect of implementation of measures to implement the goals of sustainable development within the framework of the formation of an innovative model of the agro-industrial sector. The theoretical value of the article lies in the improvement of the specified research vector, the expansion of theoretical and methodological assessments of the formation of an innovative model of the agrarian sector on the basis of sustainability with a concentration on the organizational and regulatory component. Such theoretical and methodological improvement is logical along with the development of the agricultural management system, changing priorities for determining and ensuring its socio-economic effectiveness

The CHANS structure (coupled human and natural systems) offers a prism through which dynamic human and nature interactions can be viewed. Multiple frameworks have been developed under CHANS that look at a certain aspect of such interactions at different levels. One such framework is metacoupling, which is considered a tentative solution to achieving various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this context, this paper aims to give a comprehensive overview and develop an innovative conceptual model to understand intracoupling which comes under the umbrella concept of metacoupling. Based on the review of literature and the qualitative observations from the authors' perspective the study has been designed in the form of a review of literature and later a conceptual framework has been developed. The model proposed in the article is applied to analyze the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India. PDS plays a vital role in ensuring food security which is given high priority in the list of SDGs. This framework is expected to offer the policy makers and researchers a new perspective in seeking creative solutions for the achievement of SDGs. It can also help in furthering the studies and theory-building process related to sustainability. Pioneering future applications to other social and economic challenges are suggested. Also, implications for research and policy are provided. To conclude, this paper adds to the existing literature on human nature interactions by providing a theoretical perspective to better understand the intricacies associated with it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, the object of research is an innovative model of regional management of freshwater resources in the context of achieving environmental goals. The study found that the most problematic issues are the lack of clear criteria and methodological mechanisms in the formation of the basic innovative principles of freshwater resource management in the context of sustainable development. When solving the problems posed in the work, the methods of analysis and synthesis, comparative comparison and logical generalization were used. On their basis, the analysis of the main principles of adaptation of the world experience of regional management of freshwater resources in the context of the implementation of the European Union Water Framework Directive was carried out and the conceptual foundations for the formation of an innovative model for the management of freshwater resources of territories in the context of sustainable development were developed. A cluster model of a regional innovation-information portal of freshwater resources is proposed, which allows uniting the efforts of public authorities, the population, the public, scientific institutions and business in solving problematic issues related to the ecosystem based on smart technologies in the context of sustainable development. It is determined that for the functioning of the cluster model it is necessary to develop institutional, legislative, regulatory, scientific and innovative, investment support. It is substantiated that the functioning of the cluster model of the regional innovation-information portal of freshwater resources will solve the following problems: – creation of a unified data bank for monitoring the quality of water resources, the results of scientific and technical activities, business planning and design for the conservation, restoration and purification of water; – information services in the field of innovation; – attraction of business representatives to co-financing of innovative projects. Thanks to the results of the conducted studies, it is possible to more objectively and balanced assess the possible schemes and tools for managing the territory’s freshwater resources. The conceptual approach presented in the paper is a rather flexible tool with a free choice of elements of analysis depending on the goals and objects of management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article is aimed at organizing the database of sources concerned with studying the composition of energy efficiency management models of communal enterprises, analyzing their implementation in Ukraine. The scientific base on the issues of evolution, directions and energy efficiency problems in the management of the development of heating enterprises in Ukraine is analyzed. It is defined that a list of the main models for the development of heating enterprises in Ukraine can include the following: 1) vertical hierarchical traditional model of management of the development of heating enterprises in Ukraine, based on the provisions of the planning and program approach; 2) innovative model for managing the development of heating enterprises in Ukraine, which provides for two areas related to the efficient consumption of thermal energy and efficient energy supply. On the basis of an analysis, it is determined that the researched subjects of this sector used during 2015–2019 an innovative model that is associated with the efficient thermal energy consumption and energy supply. It is proved that the level of energy efficiency from the implementation of this model into the operating conditions of these enterprises depends on their potential, approaches to management by structural areas, and so on.

The goal of this paper is to study and analyze integrated teaching, its teaching and organization methods and its significance for today's elementary school teaching. Given the fact that there has been an ongoing need to include interdisciplinary knowledge (which is based on integration and synthesis) in modern primary schools, this topic then becomes very relevant and interesting for professionals of different fields. Integrated learning and understanding of the world are the basis for the development of students' intellectual abilities, necessary for the integration of different perspectives they face in education, the development of which is an imperative in the 21st century, as stated by certain experts studying this topic. Integrated teaching is an innovative model which interconnects learning content from multiple subject areas. It provides more dynamics and interdisciplinary connections in teaching a certain topic, which then brings more quality, more meaningfulness and more creativity to the teaching process. Thanks to its didactic values, integrated teaching in primary school enables the application of a developmental model of education based on students' in-depth learning, development of creativity and individual authenticity, as well as the development of their divergent thinking. This teaching and learning model prepares students for lifelong learning, since they are expected to engage in additional activities in order to build relationships which would encourage them to act and find new solutions. All the models and levels of integration that we have explained in the paper can be successfully achieved in primary school, both at the class teaching and subject teaching level. Teachers who use their didactic and methodological competencies to assume significantly altered roles (consultant, helper, facilitator, educator, etc.) are an important prerequisite for effective implementation of integrated teaching. In addition to teachers' competencies and to preparing students for active participation in learning activities, an important prerequisite for the quality and effectiveness of integrated teaching are certainly teamwork and rational use of knowledge arising from both the theoretical and empirical research of this complex system of teaching. This paper has conducted a systematic analysis of integrated teaching from the aspect of: its characteristics and significance, current state and issues that occur during the actual teaching process, and the results of previous studies. As is evident from the paper, the results of the studies presented show that the most common shortcomings of the practical use of integrated teaching are the lack of time to plan it and implement it carefully, and the insufficient methodological competence of teachers, which indicates the need for professional development in this field.

A model of convergence was developed and tested for mastitis control at village level in Murrah buffaloes. Village Chindar of Fatehabad district of Haryana was selected purposively. For this study 100 farmers who were registered members of the milk cooperative society and were contributing milk daily, were purposively selected. Freshly calved buffaloes (100) from December, 2018 to February, 2019 owned by these farmers were selected randomly for this study. As per the plan of work for testing the model, different types of interventions were made by multiple agencies collaborating together for testing the model. In this study, 400 milk samples of 100 healthy buffaloes were tested for somatic cell count (SCC) by california mastitis test (CMT) and milk culture analysis. Culturally positive samples were treated according to antibiotic sensitivity test (ABST) report. Besides interventions like trainings, public health campaigns, demonstration of CMT to the farmers was done individually. The experiment was repeated after 60 days by testing the milk samples for SCC and treating culturally positive samples according to ABST report which lead to decrease in SCC to the tune of 32%.

The purpose of the research is to develop an innovative model of developing agrarian enterprises, which will make possible to increase their competitiveness at the expense of implementing modern technologies, types of produce, methods of management, strategy of development. The methodology of forming the innovative model of development at agrarian enterprises considered two types of analyses (internal and external) and included the following stages: analysis of the existing situation; analysis of the external environment; formation and selection of the optimal development strategy; implementation of the selected strategy; monitoring over the process of implementing the strategy. Results were presented in the form of the system for providing ecologically safe agrarian business. Practical results include the formed methods and mechanisms of their implementation towards: provision of the steady development in agribusiness of the region based on the innovative scheme by developing and supporting the organic production; increased employment in rural areas and, as a consequence, partial solution to social problems; provision of population with high-quality local ecologically safe produce. Value/originality. The originality is determined by the implementation of the process of greening the agricultural production in the context of applying alternative management systems, in which agrarian enterprises are considered as the economic ecological system, which is based on rational and ecologically grounded methods of production, by providing the quality of the produce and raw material, production efficiency as well as the minimal impact on the environment and production efficiency.

This article presents a follow-up examination of 10 iterations of a blended course on educational psychology and e-learning carried out at the University of Bari. All iterations of the course considered in this study were designed using the constructive and collaborative participation (CCP) model. Our main research questions are: What are the students’ long lasting memories of this course? How do the students use the skills and the competences acquired through the course across an extended period of time? In line with these research questions, the aims of this investigation can be summarized as follows: (i) to understand the students’ perceptions and long lasting memories of the course and (ii) to investigate the transfer of skills and knowledge across an extended period of time, based on a self-reported survey. The analysis was carried out by administering the survey to all 196 students who took part in the course in the 2005–2015 decade. 96 participants responded to the survey. The survey is designed to collect data in two areas. First, the memories related to the course and second, the way skills and content knowledge acquired during the course have been transferred to and used in other contexts after the course ended. The data were analyzed using a mixed methods approach, which revealed trends in the responses across the decade. In general, participants remembered the teaching methodology and often recalled specific activities such as Role Taking and the creation of products through group-work. These activities and approaches seemed to provide significant learning opportunities for the students. Several students also recalled key concepts and content knowledge acquired during the course. In relation to transfer of skills, participants tended to reuse mostly transversal skills, such as communicative and organizational skills, especially in work contexts. Further, about half of the respondents reused the content knowledge of the course. This analysis is valuable because it allows us to understand the aspects of the model that are significant for the students in the long term, and to discover and interrogate the acquisition and transfer of skills useful for the students’ personal and professional lives beyond the academy.

The article provides a review of monograph of M.I. Krotov and V.I. Muntiyan “Economic security of Russia: System sing content and ways of ensuring economic security of Russia.

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The article deals with the philosophical and pedagogical understanding of communicative practices in the educational process of a higher school. A typology of dialogue interaction in pedagogical search space has been proposed. Its usage creates conditions for the analysis, reflection and self-assessment of students in the organization of their training activity. The experience of organization of communicative educational clusters in higher artistic education, which provides for the transition from the primacy of formalized to innovative models of interaction between all participants of the process, has been presented. The conceptual values-semantic aspects of the implementation of interdisciplinary approach have been analyzed, and it has been shown that this approach opens qualitatively new possibilities for the reflection of the investigated object. The contours of a new view on the problem of dialogue, in particular, through the discursive activity of students, have been outlined: Problem group method, group therapy, group "buzz", "aquarium", and lecture-forum. The transition to interdisciplinary integration with project design forms is a prerequisite for creating an innovative model for the development of post-non-classical artistic education. In the organization of the dialogue, we take into account: the students' method to perceive different points of view, the search for the underlying motives, that is, those problem situations through which the own style of the studied material is formed, the development of tasks-conflicts associated with higher spiritual values, ideological and semantic sphere, designing various variants of interaction ways for dialogue participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article combines the most fierce concept "Internet Plus" in modern era, From the perspective of "Internet Plus", it discusses the protection mode, tries to explore the key points for the new model to construct "Internet + intangible cultural heritage protection", provides reasonable practical guidance, and finally creates innovative ideas and methods for the protection of intangible cultural heritage. Simultaneously it makes academic contributions to the innovation and inheritance of Chinese intangible cultural heritage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Speech genre is seen as a pedagogical method organized an innovative model of forming tool of communicative competence. In the context textcentric approach to didactics are mapped to different points of view on the methods of teaching speech genres. Analyzed the system of exercises aimed at the development of pragmatic communicative competence. Presents the components of “passport” speech genres that are in demand in typical situations, management, analyses the didactic methods of creating on the basis of a sample of the original texts.

The article deals with an innovative approach to the model of foreign language education. It explains the multicultural and polymodal character of intercultural training and describes its parameters taking into consideration a wider meaning of the term «globality».

Progressive development concepts and strategies in industry put more and more emphasis on energy quality of a corporate production. As the output of activities in this area standard ISO 50001 – Energy Management System was published by the International Organization for Standardization for international accreditation and certification. The standard provides guidance for organizations in addressing challenges associated with strengthening criteria of energy intensity and permanent improving of efficiency in energy consumption and meeting requirements of third parties. The authors, based on previously conducted case studies abroad and their own research in this area, formalize benefits from implementation of a standardized Energy Management System in companies of the automotive industry and present an innovative model of its integration into the overall system management comprising a methodology for implementation, maintenance and certification in terms of enterprises in Slovakia.

Logo counseling is a counseling model specifically to treat low spiritual self-esteem problem affecting the life and attitudes of college students. Nevertheless, the problem relies on distance, time, and psychological burdens which preventing face-to-face logo counseling. By reviewing past research regarding online counseling practices, the innovative model for online logo counseling was designed and then demonstrated via logo counseling website. There are four objectives and thirty-five specifications defined in the model. The result showed that logo counseling website is helpful and easy to understand. Further research needed to address the issue of security and confidentiality, furthermore future research needed to examine the integration of text-mining and multimedia analysis techniques to better helping counselors in online counseling intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article capitalizes possible impacts of ICT to the economy of Armenia with forecasts and distinction with ICT related succeeding several countries. It is introduced in article the current situation in Armenia and gives policy recommendations. Pointed in article, that the world economy is transforming from an industrial age to an informational/knowledge based age, where the role of ICT is becoming increasingly powerful and vital compared to labor force and capital. The article aims to show that Armenia with its objective and subjective economic and political problems could become developed and wealthy with well-built ICT industry promoted strategy. Authors suggest the recommendations to the Government of Armenia needs in establishment of healthy operation of the political-economic body of the country based on market-oriented cooperation between public-private and research development centers/educational sectors of the country to better utilize the benefits of ICT industry. It is noticed in article, about the important role of several indicators that have been developed by international organizations and consulting companies to assess the correlation between ICT and economic growth as well as the major factors of ICT growth. Authors emphasis the impacts of ICT on a country are on both levels of the economy: macro and micro levels. On the macro level of national economy, ICT impacts the information and knowledge assessment process; speeds up and reduces the costs of production and transactions; and connects people, NGOs, enterprises, and communities. Bellow in article, is presented the cases of several countries for better illustration of the economic, political and social benefits of ICT industry growth. It is pointed that that the ICT industry has become the carrier of modern national economy development: the country is better equipped, it would better benefit from the process taking place in the world market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Implementation of basic ternary logic gates is more complex than binary gates in quantum‐dot cellular automata (QCA) technology. Several models have been presented for designing ternary logic gates. Most of these models are different solutions and are based on manual calculations. It seems that no simulation tool for designing ternary QCA (tQCA) logic gates has been presented. Unlike previous works, this study is an attempt to introduce an alternative model and the related software for tQCA logic gates. Prominent basic ternary logic gates – such as Min gate, Max gate and inverter – are proposed and simulated in the newly designed TQCAsim software which is an accurate simulation and design tool and is based on the algorithm proposed in this study. Unlike QCA designer software, which has been designed for binary QCA, TQCAsim is designed exclusively for tQCA. Thus, this software can be used to verify and implement the proposed tQCA gates and even earlier designs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The accurate estimation of the dynamic changes in population is a key component in effective urban planning and emergency management. We developed a model to estimate hourly dynamic changes in population at the community level based on subway smart card data. The hourly population of each community in six central districts of Beijing was calculated, followed by a study of the spatiotemporal patterns and diurnal dynamic changes of population and an exploration of the main sources and sinks of the observed human mobility. The maximum daytime population of the six central districts of Beijing was approximately 0.7 million larger than the night-time population. The administrative and commercial districts of Dongcheng and Xicheng had high values of population ratio of day to night of 1.35 and 1.22, respectively, whereas Shijingshan, a residential district, had the lowest value of 0.84. Areas with a high population ratio were mainly concentrated in Dongcheng, Xicheng, West Chaoyang, and Southeast Haidian. The daytime population distribution showed a hierarchical spatial pattern of planar centers and second scattered centers as opposed to multiple scattered centers during the night-time. This was because most people moved inward from the areas with a low-high to high-low population ratio of day to night from night-time to daytime, which can be explained by the process of commuting between residential areas and workplaces. Several distinctive phenomena (e.g., the distribution of new industrial parks, the so-called old residential areas, and colleges and universities) in the development of China are reflected by the spatiotemporal pattern of the distribution of population. The general consistency of the population ratios of day to night, population distribution, population variation of typical communities, and population mobility pattern with previous research suggests that the subway smart card data has potential in analyzing dynamic diurnal variations of urban population. This method can be easily duplicated to calculate hourly dynamic changes in population at the community level. These results can be used to estimate the potential hourly number of evacuees under different temporal scenarios of disasters and to support future urban planning in Beijing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: PrEP awareness and uptake among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TG) in Thailand remains low. Finding ways to increase HIV testing and PrEP uptake among high-risk groups is a critical priority. This study evaluates the effect of a novel Adam's Love Online-to-Offline (O2O) model on PrEP and HIV testing uptake among Thai MSM and TG and identifies factors associated with PrEP uptake. Methods: The O2O model was piloted by Adam's Love (www.adamslove.org) HIV educational and counselling website. MSM and TG reached online by PrEP promotions and interested in free PrEP and/or HIV testing services contacted Adam's Love online staff, received real-time PrEP eCounseling, and completed online bookings for receiving services at one of the four sites in Bangkok based on their preference. Auto-generated site- and service-specific e-tickets and Quick Response (QR) codes were sent to their mobile devices enabling monitoring and check-in by offline site staff. Service uptake and participant's socio-demographic and risk behaviour characteristics were analyzed. Factors associated with PrEP uptake were assessed using multiple logistic regression. Results: Between January 10th and April 11th, 2016, Adam's Love reached 272,568 people online via the PrEP O2O promotions. 425 MSM and TG received eCounseling and e-tickets. There were 325 (76.5%) MSM and TG who checkedin at clinics and received HIV testing. Nine (2.8%) were diagnosed with HIV infection. Median (IQR) time between receiving the e-ticket and checking-in was 3 (0-7) days. Of 316 HIV-negative MSM and TG, 168 (53.2%) started PrEP. In a multivariate model, higher education (OR 2.30, 95%CI 1.14-4.66; p = 0.02), seeking sex partners online (OR 2.05, 95%CI 1.19-3.54; p = 0.009), being aware of sexual partners' HIV status (OR 2.37, 95%CI 1.29-4.35; p = 0.008), ever previously using post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) (OR 2.46, 95%CI 1.19-5.09; p = 0.01), and enrolment at Adam's Love clinic compared to the other three sites (OR 3.79, 95%CI 2.06-6.95; p < 0.001) were independently associated with PrEP uptake. Conclusions: Adam's Love O2O model is highly effective in linking online at-risk MSM and TG to PrEP and HIV testing services, and has high potential to be replicated and scaled up in other settings with high Internet penetration among key populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]