Polymodality of perception and its reflection in fiction text: Сognitive and semiotic perspectives

The issues related to the polymodality of perception and various forms of intermediality are widely discussed in linguistics whereas the aspect of their interrelation is seldom considered. This research is aimed at tracing the participation of various modes of perception in the process of interaction with the world, the reflection of this process in our consciousness and memory in the form of various images up to the manifestation of those images in the intermedial relations in fiction text. The study draws on cognitive semiotics, text linguistics, polymodality and intermediality. The theoretical analysis sugessts that the polymodality of perception results in the formation of synesthetic mental images represented in the phenomenon of intermediality. The empirical material of the research includes text fragments from the works by Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, Joyce Cary and Adam Thorpe containing samples of linguа-artistic and linguа-musical techniques of writing as forms of intermediality. The intermedial analysis of the empirical material shows how the polymodality of perception determines the specificity of the authors’ creative thinking represented in the choice of language means that activate musical and visual images in the readers’ minds. As a result, such fiction texts are constituted as related to a specific art whose forms and devices are used in it. The analysis has also revealed that in the process of verbal representation of musical or artistic images language exploits all forms of its semiotic signs: symbols (for naming colours, shades of light, sounds of music), indices (allusions to works of art or their authors) and icons (the use of forms and devices characteristic of other arts). The study confirms the productivity of exploring intermedial interaction in the cognitive and semiotic perspectives to demonstrate the relations between perception, conceptualization and the embodiment of the results in fiction text

Risk Assessment of Land Degradation Using Satellite Imagery and Geospatial Modelling in Ukraine

In this publication, the authors considered the effect of unprecedented human activity into land degradation and desertification processes in Ukraine. The land degradation mapping technique based on processing of a two-level model for multispectral satellite imagery of low and medium spatial resolution was described. This technique was used to investigate land degradation and desertification within relatively pristine and human-inspired mining and industrial landscapes located in the central, southern, and eastern parts of Ukraine. In each particular case, the authors offered thematic land degradation maps obtained as a result of multispectral images processing, allowed assessing the state and tendencies in land degradation processes within the study areas. Data obtained visually emphasize the level of anthropogenic stress, impact of long-term change of vegetation cover, and correlation of intensive development of mining, construction, agricultural and other human activities with high level of land degradation within investigated areas. The transition to adaptive farming systems implies the achievement of maximum compatibility between soil and plant, development of crop rotation, soil conservation tillage system. Conducted research on the creation of adaptive systems of crop production takes into account the environmental, landscape and geochemical peculiarities of the steppe zone of Ukraine, to get the production of environmentally safe agricultural products. They can be used in further studies of a differentiated approach to achieving a balanced potential of agricultural landscapes. Remote detecting of degradation and desertification processes intensification at early stages will be able to promote further measures for improving the territories conditions. The further research has to be directed on development of geoinformation technologies for landscape changes remote mapping

The willingness of teachers to use modern educational technologies in educational process

Among the most significant trends in the development of vocational education, introduction and use of educational technologies can be distinguished. Since the main goal of higher schools is to prepare a competent competitive specialist, they search for the most suitable methods that contribute to rapid achievement of results. The use of technologies by educational institutions is explained by their advantage over other methods of developing professional competence. Due to implementation of a certain algorithm of actions, they allow you to achieve guaranteed results in a timely manner. The purpose of the article is to form future teachers ' the level of competency development, reflecting students’ willingness to adapt, adjust and use educational technologies in professional teaching activities. To do this, we checked the level of motivation of future teachers, the level of knowledge of the theoretical foundations of educational technologies, their design and implementation in professional and pedagogical activities, and the level of formation of the ability to reflect. The development of competencies reflecting the student’s readiness to adapt, adjust and use educational technologies in professional pedagogical activity was carried out in a certain logical sequence, so that the student possessed versatile knowledge about educational technologies, was capable of their systematic creative application and his reflective activity was associated with self-actualization and striving for the implementation of constructive professional activities. The development process was carried out in the course of students solving research and design problems. Research activity was carried out by students in the study of the course “Pedagogical technologies”, fundamental for future teachers of vocational training. The implementation of the projects was carried out during the development of the course "Project Activities of a Professional Education Teacher"

MODERN DIRECTIONS FOR PREVENTION OF DESTRUCTIVE INFLUENCE OF TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEFORMATION

Purpose: The purpose of the article is to substantiate the modern directions to overcome the influence of the professional deformation of General education teachers. Methodology: The article describes the results of experimental work in the framework of the project aimed at the study of modern approaches to assessing the quality of education and its relationship with the overall educational results. Example of the training course module for teachers’ additional professional education, the purpose of which is the development of modern directions to prevent professional deformation. Result: The possibilities for supporting the positive psycho-emotional state of the teacher, teaching the practices to overcome subjectivity in making evaluation decisions - the interiorization of the teacher deontological code are revealed. Applications: This research can be used for universities, teachers, and students. Novelty/Originality: In this research, the model of the Modern Directions for Prevention of Destructive Influence of Teacher Professional Deformation is presented in a comprehensive and complete manner

Study of the effect of baicalin from Scutellaria baicalensis on the gastrointestinal tract normoflora and Helicobacter pylori

The antimicrobial properties of baicalin against H. pylori and several probiotic cultures were evaluated. Baicalin was isolated from a dry plant extract obtained by extraction with water at 70 ◦C. For isolation, extraction was carried out with n-butanol and purification on a chromatographic column. The antimicrobial potential was assessed by evaluating changes in the optical density of the bacterial suspension during cultivation; additionally, the disk diffusion method was used. During the study, the baicalin concentrations (0.25, 0.5, and 1 mg/mL) and the pH of the medium in the range of 1.5–8.0 were tested. The test objects were: suspensions of H. pylori, Lactobacillus casei, L. brevis, Bifidobacterium longum, and B. teenis. It was found that the greater the concentration of the substance in the solution, the greater the delay in the growth of the strain zone. Thus, the highest antimicrobial activity against H. pylori was observed at pH 1.5–2.0 and a baicalin concentration of 1.00 mg/mL. In relation to probiotic strains, a stimulating effect of baicalin (1.00 mg/mL) on the growth of L. casei biomass at pH 1.5–2.0 was observed. The results open up the prospects for the use of baicalin and probiotics for the treatment of diseases caused by H. pylori

Optical characteristics of single crystal Gd3Al2Ga3O12 : Ce

New emerging high-energy radiation detection techniques are based on the use of rare-earth ion doped materials. There is a great demand for new inorganic scintillators for medical applications, including X-ray and g radiation detection. In these applications, the new scintillating materials must comply with the main requirements such as high optical quality, high light yield, short response time etc. Materials satisfying these requirements include Gd3Al2Ga3O12 : Ce (GAGG : Ce) scintillating single crystals. By now the optical characteristics of GAGG : Ce have been studied insufficiently. We have therefore measured the spectral reflectance and transmittance characteristics of these crystals using optical spectroscopy in the 200–750 nm range. We have also measured the absorbance and refractive indices and the extinction coefficients, and assessed the optical band gap for GAGG : Ce crystals. For measuring the refractive indices, we have used two spectrophotometric methods, i.e. by the measured Brewster angle and by the reflectance for low incidence angles, i.e., close to the normal. Based on the results we have drawn up the dispersion functions of the refractive indices

Impedance spectroscopy study of lanthanum-gallium tantalate single crystals grown under different conditions

The effect of the growth atmosphere and the type of deposited current conductive coatings on the impedance/admittance of La3Ta0.5Ga5.5O14 lanthanum-gallium tantalate has been revealed. The lanthanum-gallium tantalate single crystals have been grown in argon and argon with admixture of oxygen gas atmospheres. Current conductive coatings of iridium, gold with a titanium sublayer, and silver with a chromium sublayer have been deposited onto the single crystals. The tests have been carried out taking into account the polarity of the specimens. The temperature and frequency dependences of the admittance of lanthanum-gallium tantalate have been measured in an alternating electric field at frequencies in the 5 Hz to 500 kHz range and temperatures from 20 to 450 °C. The specimens with gold current conductive coating have the lowest admittance. Analysis of the temperature and frequency functions of the dielectric permeability has shown the absence of any frequency dependence in the entire test range. Equivalent electric circuits have been constructed. Graphic-analytic and numeric analysis of the equivalent electric circuits of the electrode/langatate/electrode cells has shown that the admittance of the metal/langatate/metal cells is controlled by the electrochemical processes at the electrode/electrolyte/electrode interface. The absolute values of the impedance components depend on the langatate growth conditions and the type of the electrodes. Our measurements suggest that the material of the current conductive coating has a greater effect on the absolute values of the measured parameters than the growth atmosphere

Impedance spectroscopy study of lanthanum-gallium tantalate single crystals grown under different conditions

The effect of the growth atmosphere and the type of deposited current conductive coatings on the impedance/admittance of La3Ta0.5Ga5.5O14 lanthanum-gallium tantalate has been revealed. The lanthanum-gallium tantalate single crystals have been grown in argon and argon with admixture of oxygen gas atmospheres. Current conductive coatings of iridium, gold with a titanium sublayer, and silver with a chromium sublayer have been deposited onto the single crystals. The tests have been carried out taking into account the polarity of the specimens. The temperature and frequency dependences of the admittance of lanthanum-gallium tantalate have been measured in an alternating electric field at frequencies in the 5 Hz to 500 kHz range and temperatures from 20 to 450 °C. The specimens with gold current conductive coating have the lowest admittance. Analysis of the temperature and frequency functions of the dielectric permeability has shown the absence of any frequency dependence in the entire test range. Equivalent electric circuits have been constructed. Graphic-analytic and numeric analysis of the equivalent electric circuits of the electrode/langatate/electrode cells has shown that the admittance of the metal/langatate/metal cells is controlled by the electrochemical processes at the electrode/electrolyte/electrode interface. The absolute values of the impedance components depend on the langatate growth conditions and the type of the electrodes. Our measurements suggest that the material of the current conductive coating has a greater effect on the absolute values of the measured parameters than the growth atmosphere

Оценка демографического резерва продления экономической активности населения старших возрастов в северном регионе

Освоение северных и арктических территорий России обусловливает необходимость обеспечения северных и арктических регионов России трудовыми ресурсами, прежде всего, из числа жителей этих регионов. Повышение пенсионного возраста россиян определяет такую возможность, при этом вовлечение в общественное производство местного населения старших возрастов ограничивается проблемами, связанными со здоровьем, и низкой продолжительностью жизни. Авторы настоящей статьи предполагают, что пролонгация экономической активности населения старших возрастов в северном регионе возможна при росте их ожидаемой продолжительности жизни. Исследование построено на комплексном использовании методов статистического анализа ожидаемой продолжительности жизни при рождении (ОПЖ) и расчетах элиминированных резервов смертности, что дает возможность осуществить оценку потерянных лет жизни населения в зависимости от причин смерти. Информационной базой исследования послужили статистические данные Росстата о демографических процессах на территории российских северных регионов и данных Архангельскстата, содержащие информацию о повозрастных коэффициентах смертности населения Архангельской области, территория которой полностью включена в перечень районов Крайнего Севера и местностей, приравненных к ним. Результаты исследования свидетельствуют о высоких масштабах потерь предстоящей жизни у мужчин старшего возраста по всем основным классам причин смерти. Наибольший вклад в сокращение ожидаемой продолжительности жизни мужского населения Архангельской области вносят болезни системы кровообращения и внешние причины смертности, в сокращение ожидаемой продолжительности жизни женского населения — болезни системы кровообращения и новообразования. Максимальное снижение смертности по причине болезней системы кровообращения могло бы увеличить продолжительность жизни населения Архангельской области на 6,17 года, что способствовало бы продлению экономической активности населения старшей возрастной группы. Полученные результаты могут использоваться для корректировки национальных проектов, региональных программ развития системы здравоохранения и повышения качества жизни населения, проживающего в условиях севера