Sickness absence in Troms County. Trends and risk factors

This thesis examines the dynamics of the sickness absence in Troms county. High level of sickness absence in Norway causes substantial costs for sick pay scheme and replacement workers likewise significant reduction in productivity. Awareness of the trends of sickness absence and the risk factors which increase the likelihood of sick leave contributes to the establishment of proper policies aimed to reduce it. Until now the measures did not show expected efficiency. My method of analysis is a combination of descriptive statistics and regression analysis performed by using RStudio software (RStudio, 2015). I examined the relationship between variables day of week, month, year, mean temperature, sum of precipitation and wind power, gender, sector, age and profession and the frequency of the registered sick leaves in Troms county for the period 2010-2017. Key findings are: 1) the sickness absence showed pronounced seasonality and steadily growth during the estimated period, 2) weather describing variables did not show significant effect on the frequency of sick leaves, 3) women have more sickness absence than men, 4) municipality sector has the highest sickness absence rate, followed by private and governments sectors, 5) younger population showed significant ongoing increase in sickness absence compared to older population, 6) significant changes in the economy reflecting on GDP cause fluctuations and deviations from the general trend of sickness absence in all sectors, age and profession groups

Key elements of verbal-logical thinking development of senior pupils and students

Features of verbal-logical thinking are specified, characteristics which a pupil acquired having passed from empirical to abstract, theoretical level of thinking (ability to single out meaningful and meaningless signs, qualities, relations of the discussed object).Выделяются черты развитого словесно-логического мышления, характеристики, которыми обладает ученик, перешедший с эмпирического уровня мышления на абстрактный, теоретический (способность выделить существенные и несущественные признаки, свойства, отношения рассматриваемого объекта)

No association between genetic markers and hypertension control in multiple cross-sectional studies.

We aimed to assess whether genetic markers are associated with hypertension control using two cross-sectional surveys conducted in Lausanne, Switzerland. Management of hypertension was assessed as per ESC guidelines using the 140/90 or the 130/80 mm Hg thresholds. One genetic risk score (GRS) for hypertension (18 SNPs) and 133 individual SNPs related to response to specific antihypertensive drugs were tested. We included 1073 (first) and 1157 (second survey) participants treated for hypertension. The prevalence of controlled participants using the 140/90 threshold was 58.8% and 63.6% in the first and second follow-up, respectively. On multivariable analysis, only older age was consistently and negatively associated with hypertension control. No consistent associations were found between GRS and hypertension control (140/90 threshold) for both surveys: Odds ratio and (95% confidence interval) for the highest vs. the lowest quartile of the GRS: 1.06 (0.71-1.58) p = 0.788, and 1.11 (0.71-1.72) p = 0.657, in the first and second survey, respectively. Similar findings were obtained using the 130/80 threshold: 1.23 (0.79-1.90) p = 0.360 and 1.09 (0.69-1.73) p = 0.717, in the first and second survey, respectively. No association between individual SNPs and hypertension control was found. We conclude that control of hypertension is poor in Switzerland. No association between GRS or SNPs and hypertension control was found

Hydrazides in the Processes of Extraction of Non-ferrous Metals from Ammonia Solutions

The extraction of copper and other non-ferrous metals from ammonia solutions with hydrazides оf Versatic acids (C15–C19 fraction) is discussed in this article. Hydrazide group has been known to be a selective extractant for non-ferrous metals. Introducing the alkyl radical of -branched tert-carboxylic acids into the reagent structure may lead to new properties important for an extractant, such as chemical stability and good compatibility with solvents properties. The optimal extraction conditions, the effect of ammonium salts and the regularities of re-extraction are assessed. Keywords: extraction, hydrazides,  -branched tert-carboxylic acids, non-ferrous metal

On equilibrium states of superfluid with d-wave pairing

The equilibrium states of quantum fluid with d-pairing classification is carried out on the basis of the quasiaverages concept. It is shown, that the set of such an equilibrium states can be classified in the terms of the orbital momentum quantum number, relevant to the projection of the orbital momentum of the superconducting electron pair on an anisotropy direction. The explicit expression of three admissible unbroken symmetry generators and relevant order parameter equilibrium values are found

Development of Parental Competence Trough Psychological and Pedagogical Support for Families in the Upbringing of Hearing-Impaired Children

Background. Te need for psychological and pedagogical support for families in the upbringing of hearing-impaired children makes it imperative to develop innovative methods and an efective model of interaction between the family and a special needs educational institution, to improve parental competence. Objective. To study the psychological content of parental competence (its cognitive, value-motivational; emotional and behavioral components) and to evaluate parental competence through psychological and pedagogical support for families in the upbringing of hearing-impaired children. Design. Eighty-seven families with hearing-impaired children from a special needs educational institution in Kursk, Russian Federation, participated in the experimental study. Te researchers took measurements at two time points, baseline and followup. At baseline, we made a diagnostic assessment of the psychological content of parental competence. At followup, we evaluated the development of parental competence resulting from the psychological and pedagogical support for these families. Results. Te cognitive component was characterized by predominant unanimity between the parents in the upbringing of hearing-impaired children, and a partnership relationship in communicating with them. Te emotional component was represented by the absence of difculties in understanding the causes of the children’s emotional state and an orientation towards the child’s emotional state during interactions or physical contact. Terminal values (such as health, happy family life) and instrumental values (such as responsibility, honesty) were predominant in the value-motivational component. Te behavioral component displayed a predominance of the authoritative style in upbringing, whereby parents realized their important role in the development of a child’s personality and recognized the right of children to self-development. At the same time, the authoritarian style was still signifcant. Conclusion. A model for psychological and pedagogical support of families in the upbringing of hearing-impaired children was developed, tested, and found to be efective

ПРОБЛЕМА БЕЗРАБОТИЦЫ СРЕДИ МОЛОДЕЖИ В РОССИИ КАК ПЕРВООЧЕРЕДНАЯ ПРОБЛЕМА СОВРЕМЕННОГО РЫНКА ТРУДА

This article discusses one of the problems of the modern economy - the problem of youth unemployment in Russia. The article presents statistical data on youth unemployment. Analysing the characteristics of youth unemployment in Russian Federation. Considers the problems of the youth labour market, recommendations for change, youth unemployment. The peculiarities of youth as a social group and its specifi c diff erences in the situation on the labour market.В данной статье рассмотрена одна из актуальных проблем современной экономики - проблема безработицы среди молодежи в России. В статье приводятся статистические данные, характеризующие безработицу среди молодежи. Анализируются параметры молодежной безработицы в Российской Федерации. Рассмотрены проблемы молодежного рынка труда, даны рекомендации по изменению ситуации с молодежной безработицей. Представлены особенности молодежи как социальной группы и ее характерные отличия в положении на рынке труда

Особенности стратегии интеграционного развития Евразийского экономического союза

Purpose of the article is to consider the features of the integration development of the Eurasian economic Union and identify possible priority strategic directions.Methods: the presented study is based on a systematic approach. Such universal methods of scientific knowledge as analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction are applied. The elements of comparative, strategic, functional and economic analysis are used. Analytical documents of the Eurasian economic Commission, EAEU statistics, profile and thematic reports were used as materials for the work.Results: the study reveals the goals set by the participating countries of modern world integration associations. The motives that induce different states to form economic unions are considered. Negative trends in the development of modern integration processes in countries with developing economies are revealed. The reasons impeding the expected efficiency of their integration are highlighted. The existing models for the implementation of economic strategies that are used today in most integration communities are analyzed. These models make it possible to make the best use of existing competitive advantages and unlock the potential of the participating countries. Special attention is paid to the study of the features of the integration processes of the Eurasian economic Union, which directly affect the possibilities of its development. The approach of the governing body of the EAEU, the Eurasian Economic Commission, to the development of the development strategy of the association is considered. Priority directions on the basis of perspective industries are recommended. Their joint development will allow the most effective disclosure of the competitive potential of the Eurasian economic Union in the framework of the chosen strategy.Conclusions and Relevance: for the successful development of the EAEU, it is necessary to refer to the experience of existing models for the implementation of integration potential. Today for the union it is advisable to use elements of practically all variants of strategies in various combinations and apply them to the selected list of priority industries. Currently, the main task of the leadership of the EAEU states is a joint compromise definition of strategic development directions. At the same time, it is important that all participating countries in the process of implementing the strategy contribute to the removal of barriers that impede the effective development of the identified strategic directions.Цель настоящей статьи – рассмотрение особенностей интеграционного развития Евразийского экономического союза и выявление возможных приоритетных стратегических направлений.Методы или методология проведения работы. Представленное исследование выполнено на основе системного подхода, с применением универсальных методов научного познания – анализа и синтеза, индукции и дедукции, а также элементов различных видов анализа – сравнительного, стратегического, функционального и экономического. В качестве материалов для работы использованы аналитические документы Евразийской экономической комиссии, статистические данные ЕАЭС, профильные отчеты и тематические доклады.Результаты работы. В рамках исследования раскрыты цели, которые ставят перед собой страны-участницы современных мировых интеграционных объединений. Рассмотрены мотивы, которые побуждают различные государства к образованию экономических союзов. Выявлены негативные тенденции в развитии современных интеграционных процессов в странах с развивающейся экономикой и выделены причины, препятствующие ожидаемой эффективности их интеграции. Проанализированы существующие модели реализации экономических стратегий, которые дают возможность наилучшим образом использовать имеющиеся конкурентные преимущества и раскрыть потенциал стран-участниц, применяемые сегодня в большинстве интеграционных сообществ. Особое внимание уделено изучению особенностей интеграционных процессов, присущих Евразийскому экономическому союзу и непосредственно влияющих на возможности его развития. Рассмотрен подход руководящего органа ЕАЭС, Евразийской экономической комиссии, к разработке стратегии развития объединения. Рекомендованы приоритетные направления на основе перспективных отраслей промышленности, совместное развитие которых позволит наиболее эффективно раскрыть конкурентный потенциал Евразийского экономического союза в рамках реализации выбранной стратегии.Выводы. С учетом имеющихся ресурсов и поставленных целей, для успешного развития ЕАЭС стоит обратиться к опыту существующих моделей реализации интеграционного потенциала. Сегодня для союза целесообразно использовать элементы практических всех вариантов стратегий в различных комбинациях, применяя их к выделенному перечню приоритетных отраслей. Поэтому в настоящее время основной задачей руководства государств ЕАЭС является совместное компромиссное определение стратегических направлений развития. При этом весьма важно, чтобы все страны-участницы в процессе реализации стратегии способствовали устранению барьеров, которые мешают эффективному развитию намеченных стратегических направлений

Classification of spatially-nonuniform equilibrium states of superfluids

The classification of equilibrium states of superfluid with scalar, vector and tensor order parameters is carried out on the basis of the quasiaveragues concept. The generalization of a requirement of the residual symmetry for nonuniform equilibrium states is given. The admissible requirements of a spatial symmetry in the terms of integrals of motion are found. The connection of these requirements with helicoidal structure of vectors of a spin and spatial anisotropy is established. At some restrictions is shown, that the equilibrium structure of an order parameter can be represented as product of a nonuniform part, depending on spatial coordinates, and homogeneous part of an order parameter