Public perceptions of demand side management and a smarter energy future

Demand side management (DSM) is a key aspect of many future energy system scenarios1,2. DSM refers to a range of technologies and interventions designed to create greater efficiency and flexibility on the demand side of the energy system3. Examples include the provision of more information to users to support efficient behaviour and new ‘smart’ technologies that can be automatically controlled. Key stated outcomes of implementing DSM are benefits for consumers, such as cost savings3, 4 and greater control over energy use. Here, we use results from an online survey to examine public perceptions and acceptability of a range of current DSM possibilities in a representative sample of the British population (N = 2441). We show that, whilst cost is likely to be a significant reason for many people to uptake DSM measures, those concerned about energy costs are actually less likely to accept DSM. Notably, individuals concerned about climate change are more likely to be accepting. A significant proportion of people, particularly those concerned about affordability, indicated unwillingness or concerns about sharing energy data, a necessity for many forms of DSM. We conclude substantial public engagement and further policy development is required for widespread DSM implementation

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION PARTICIPANTS' COMMUNICATIVE TACTICS IN INTERCULTURALISM

The research deals with participants' communicative tactics depending on the dominating type of joint activity. The study is based on the content analysis method, the communicative-diagnostic method; to study the communication process in a professional sphere the questionnaire survey method and the comparative method are used. The work reveals a set of communicative means which are regularly used in practice in a co-consistent type of activity. These means are defined in terms of their belonging to a regular communicative system - communicative technology

Network Communications as a Platform for the Formation of an Inclusive Culture

The article deals with the formation of an inclusive culture in the development of information technology. The main content of the study is the analysis of the survey conducted among people with disabilities – users of social networks. The study concluded that the most used function of Internet communities is entertainment and communication. It was revealed that the majority of respondents prefer to communicate with representatives of their social group. The necessity of teaching people with disabilities the skills of communication on the Internet, leadership and partnership in communication is also revealed.В статье рассматриваются вопросы формирования инклюзивной культуры в условиях развития информационных технологий. Основное содержание исследования составляет анализ опроса, проведенного среди людей с ограниченными возможностями здоровья-пользователей социальных сетей. Исследование позволило сделать вывод, что наиболее используемая функция интернет-сообществ – развлекательная и коммуникативная. Выявлено, что большинство опрошенных предпочитает общаться с представителями своей социальной группы. Также выявлена необходимость обучения людей с инвалидностью навыкам общения в сети Интернет, лидерства и партнерства в коммуникаци

Career Development of Employees with Disabilities in an Organization with an Inclusive Corporate Culture

The article explores career development in an inclusive corporate culture. The aim of the study is to identify social and psychological factors affecting the career development of employees with disabilities in an inclusive environment. The paper uses a theoretical method of research – the analysis of literature on the topic. The result of the study is to identify the psychological behavioral matrix of persons with disabilities, which should be used in the development of personnel and career planning.В статье исследуется развитие карьеры в инклюзивной корпо-ративной культуре. Цель исследования – выявить социальные и психологические факторы, влияющие на развитие карьеры работников с ограниченными возможностями в инклюзивной среде. В работе используется теоретический метод исследования – анализ литературы по теме. Результатом исследования является выявление психологической поведенческой матрицы лиц с ограниченными возможностями здоровья, которую необходимо использовать в работе по развитию персонала и планированию карьеры

Formation of the Competence of the Staff of the Organization with an Inclusive Corporate Culture to Interact with Colleagues with Disabilities

This article discusses the concept of inclusive competence, its com-ponents and identifies the degree of formation of this competence in the heads of organizations. The purpose of the study is to identify the components of competence necessary for interaction with employees with disabilities. The study was conducted using the survey method. Revealed the unwillingness of a significant part of managers to work in an inclusive culture, which makes it necessary to implement training programs for the management of the organization with inclusion.В данной статье рассматривается понятие инклюзивной компетенции, ее составляющие, выявляется степень сформированности этой компетенции у руководителей организаций. Цель исследования – выявить составляющие компетенции, необходимые для взаимодействия с сотрудниками, имеющими ограниченные возможности здоровья. Исследование проводилось с использованием метода опроса. Выявлена неготовность значительной части руководителей работать в инклюзивной культуре, что делает необходимым внедрение программ обучения управлению организацией с инклюзией

Chemical enrichment of precious metals in iron sulfides using microwave energy

Magnetic iron sulfide ore particles heat rapidly by microwave (MW) irradiation generating plasma during oxidation of surfaces. The high temperatures produced by the exothermic event decompose local portions of samples forming a differentiated flux of partially melted silicate (si-mt) with entrained metal-sulfide (sul-mt) droplets. The si-mt forms crystals of olivine (Ol) in Ca-rich pyroxene (Cpx) melt that resorbs a portion of iron sulfide (Po). The immiscible sul-mt droplets of (Fe,Ni,Cu)1-xS contain magnetic subsolidus Ni-pyrrhotite (Ni-Po) with Cr-bearing ferrospinel (Mag). Sub-micron sized flecks of Au are found on the surface of a sul-mt droplet with scanning electron microscope (SEM)