Phase equilibria and thermodynamic properties of oxide systems on the basis of rare earth, alkaline earth and 3d-transition (Mn, Fe, Co) metals. A short overview of

Review is dedicated studies of phase equilibria in the systems based on rare earth elements and 3d transition metals. It’s highlighted several structural families of these compounds and is shown that many were found interesting properties for practical application, such as high conductivity up to the superconducting state, magnetic properties, catalytic activity of the processes of afterburning of exhaust gases, the high mobility in the oxygen sublattice and more

Minimising investment risks through optimising public-private partnership: the case of the Kaliningrad region

This study undertakes a contextual analysis of economic and legal risks associated with investment in the Kaliningrad region. The authors emphasise the importance of public-private partnership (PPP) in minimising such risks in order to enhance the region's attractiveness and to solve development problems. PPP has never been studied as a means to minimise regional investment risks in current conditions. This accounts for the scientific novelty of examining investment risks minimisation through proving the essentiality of developing PPP mechanisms on a unique Russian territory - the Kaliningrad region. The article analyses current investment risks, conditions, barriers, and avenues to enhance the investment climate in the Kaliningrad region. The authors utilise data on current investment in the region and consider the principles of the region's investment policy. The study stresses the need to develop the regional economy's "points of growth" within PPP schemes. It is proposed that the region and its municipalities should participate in partner projects in a manner that, firstly, is transparent to national and international investors and concordant with best practices and, secondly, enables the executive authorities and businesses to collaborate in developing the most efficient legal framework for partnership. The article identifies the role of PPP in solving the problem of regional development and gives recommendations on overcoming barriers and implementing PPP projects in the region

Application of the Financial Industry Business Ontology (FIBO) for development of a financial organization ontology

The article considers an approach to a formalized description and meaning harmonization for financial terms and means of semantic modeling. Ontologies for the semantic models are described with the help of special languages developed for the Semantic Web. Results of FIBO application to solution of different tasks in the Russian financial sector are given

NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORKS: CONCEPTUAL AND METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES IN THE CONTEXT OF UNRESOLVED ISSUES

Introduction. The deficiency of highly skilled professionals meeting the requirements of the modern labour market has become the reason for search of new, more effective regulation mechanisms of vocational training and personnel certification for post-industrial knowledge-based economy. As international practice demonstrates, such mechanisms could be the National Qualifications Systems (NQS), National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and Professional Standards (PS) that are comparable with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), designed for lifelong education implementation. Aim. Having analysed the international experience, the aims of the article are to discuss the issues of NQF and PS implementation and to consider the possibility of adaptation of the best models of foreign practice for the Russian realities. Methodology and research methods. The methods of collecting empirical information, comparative and conceptual-terminological analysis were applied in the course of studying methodological and methodical aspects of construction and functioning of NQS; the methods of generalization, interpretation and modeling were applied. The results and scientific novelty. The complex of the systemic problems which restrict the process of NQS formation launched in Russia is noted. The revealed reasons are explained by the developed psychological, organizational and methodical stereotypes; the ways of overcoming the current problems are outlined. According to the authors, the key problem is the dichotomy between professional and educational qualifications which does not exist in the international discourse, but is deeply rooted in consciousness of the Russians. Such a distinction involves irrational duplication of procedures for the qualifications assessment and generates a number of other difficulties interfering effective development of NQS and obtaining the maximum benefits from its use. In order to resolve the revealed contradictions and shortcomings, the authors analysed the experience of other countries where national systems of qualifications are implemented. Based on the international practice invariant systemically important parameters and variable characteristics of NQS and NQF are singled out and described. The typology of the qualifications framework and the principles of their design are proved. Practical significance. The research materials and findings, recommendations and suggestions for integrated improvement of mechanisms of Federal State Educational Standards, introduced PS and the system of independent assessment of qualifications can be useful for professional development of the experts and methodologists participating in design and modernization of NQF, development of professional and educational standards along with the main and additional programs of vocational training.Введение. Ощущающийся во многих государствах дефицит высококвалифицированных специалистов, отвечающих требованиям современного рынка труда, стал причиной поиска новых, более эффективных механизмов регулирования профессиональной подготовки и аттестации кадров для постиндустриальной экономики знаний. Такими механизмами, как показывает мировая практика, могут стать национальные системы квалификации (НСК), национальные рамки квалификаций (НРК), сопоставимые с Европейской рамкой квалификаций, созданной для воплощения концепции обучения в течение всей жизни, и разрабатываемые синхронно с ними профессиональные стандарты (ПС). Цель публикации – обсуждение на основе обобщения международного опыта сущностных вопросов использования НРК и ПС для изыскания возможностей адаптации к российским реалиям лучших образцов зарубежной практики в данной области.Методология и методы. В ходе изучения методологических и методических аспектов построения и функционирования НСК применялись методы сбора эмпирической информации, сравнительного и понятийно-терминологического анализа; обобщение, интерпретация и моделирование. Результаты и научная новизна. Обозначен комплекс системных проблем, тормозящих запущенный в России процесс становления НСК. Вскрыты их причины, которые во многом объясняются сложившимися психологическими, организационными и методическими стереотипами, и намечены пути преодоления имеющихся проблем. Ключевой среди них, по мнению авторов статьи, является отсутствующее в международном дискурсе, но укоренившееся в сознании россиян противопоставление профессиональных и образовательных квалификаций. Подобное разграничение влечет за собой нерациональное дублирование процедур их оценки и порождает ряд других сложностей, препятствующих эффективному развитию НСК и получению максимальных выгод от ее использования. Для устранения выявленных противоречий и недостатков проанализирован опыт других стран, в которых существуют национальные системы квалификаций. С опорой на международную практику выделены и описаны инвариантные системообразующие параметры и вариативные характеристики НСК и НРК. Обоснована типология рамок квалификаций и принципы их проектирования. Практическая значимость. Материалы исследования и сформулированные его авторами рекомендации и предложения по совершенствованию механизмов сопряжения ФГОС, внедряемых ПС и системы независимой оценки квалификаций могут быть полезны для повышения квалификации экспертов и методистов, участвующих в проектировании и модернизации НРК, разработке профессиональных и образовательных стандартов, а также основных и дополнительных программ профессиональной подготовки

Water uptake and transport properties of La1-xCaxScO3-α proton-conducting oxides

In this study, oxide materials La1-xCaxScO3-α (x = 0.03, 0.05 and 0.10) were synthesized by the citric-nitrate combustion method. Single-phase solid solutions were obtained in the case of calcium content x=0.03 and 0.05,whereas a calcium-enriched impurity phasewas found at x=0.10. Water uptake and release were studied by means of thermogravimetric analysis, thermodesorption spectroscopy and dilatometry. It was shown that lower calcium content in the main phase leads to a decrease in the water uptake. Conductivity wasmeasured by four-probe direct current (DC) and two-probe ascension current (AC)methods at different temperatures, pO2 and pH2O. The effects of phase composition,microstructure and defect structure on electrical conductivity, as well as correlation between conductivity and water uptake experiments, were discussed. The contribution of ionic conductivity of La1-xCaxScO3-α rises with decreasing temperature and increasing humidity. The domination of proton conductivity at temperatures below 500 °C under oxidizing and reducing atmospheres is exhibited. Water uptake and release as well as transport properties of La1-xCaxScO3-α are compared with the properties of similar proton electrolytes, La1-xSrxScO3-α, and the possible reasons for their differences were discussed. © 2019 by the authors.Russian Science Foundation, RSF: 16-13-00053Government Council on Grants, Russian FederationMinistry of Education and Science of the Republic of KazakhstanFunding: The research was partially supported by the Russian Science Foundation (Grant №16-13-00053) and the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Project No. AP05130148). The education activity of Ph.D. and students involved into this work is supported by Act 211 of Government of the Russian Federation, agreement No. 02.A03.21.0006

Investigation of Prince M. P. Gagarin’s Case in Context of Development of State Control System in First Quarter of 18th Century

The article investigates the activities of Prince Matvey Petrovich Gagarin as the first governor of Siberia. The materials of his investigation case are examined in the context of the development of the state control system over the actions of government authorities during the reign of Peter I. The process of creating legislation and special controlling and judicial bodies aimed at regulating the limits of powers of civil servants, identifying and preventing their violations, is characterized. The study is based on the analysis of legislative sources regulating the organization of new administrative-territorial divisions. A number of documentary sources from the Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts are analyzed, including cases from the Siberian Office, orders from Governor M. P. Gagarin, reports from commanders of Siberian cities, petitions from various individuals, and other materials. It is shown that the organization of investigative measures and the criminal case process against Prince M. P. Gagarin were under the personal control of Peter I. The conclusion is drawn that Prince M. P. Gagarin was an active participant in many reforms initiated by the reformist tsar. At the same time, it is demonstrated that Prince Gagarin’s biography is a vivid example of the collision between the widespread practice of enrichment by aristocratic clans and Peter I’s principles and views on the essence and place of official service in his “regular” police state

NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SYSTEM IN RUSSIA – AN EPISTEMOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

Introduction. The article offers an insight into an epistemological perspective of establishing the national qualifications system in Russia that is critical for creating a “market of qualifications in the country that would be adequate to the current context.The aim of the research was to examine the context and factors underpinning the formation and evolution of the structure of knowledge relating to the national qualification system in Russia.Methodology and research methods. The methods applied comprise a mixed-method approach that included: review and analysis of official documents, semi-structured background and individual interviews with key stakeholders (line ministries, experts from industry and qualifications awarding bodies etc.) and desk research.Results and scientific novelty. The performed analysis of documents and of research data has revealed that the process of generating and enhancing knowledge about the national qualifications system semantically and methodologically is in broad terms contingent on the needs and objectives of social and economic development, and in narrower terms – on the development of occupational standards that underpin the standards of vocational and higher education, as well as on the enhanced institutionalisation of employers’ involvement in the training of personnel and in the search of effective mechanisms and instruments of independent assessment of qualifications.It also offers an insight into current key paradigmatic gaps in the NQF-related epistemology in Russia that account for the specificity of the observed state of play and for the key conceptual epistemological contradiction that has been identified by the authors as the opposition of and conflict between occupational and education qualifications. The authors propose ways out of the situation based on international practices in this area starting from aligning the terminology and conceptual approaches with international ones. The performed epistemological research and the conclusions made by the authors contribute to the national qualifications system discourse. It is stressed that core principles underpinning the development of the national qualifications system should be adapted to the social and economic and local factors.Practical significance. The material of the article can be used by policy-makers dealing with the NQS development and implementation of the NQS.Введение. В статье рассматривается эпистемологическая перспектива становления в России национальной системы квалификаций, необходимой для появления в стране отвечающего современным реалиям «рынка квалификаций». Цель публикации – обсуждение содержания, факторов формирования и эволюции знаний об аспектах функционирования национальной системы квалификаций в российских условиях. Методология и методики. В ходе работы применялись комплексный подход к объекту изучения, включающий такие методы исследования, как обзор и анализ официальных документов, полуофициальные опросы и индивидуальные интервью с представителями наиболее заинтересованных сторон – руководителями и сотрудниками отраслевых министерств, отраслевыми экспертами, специалистами структур по присуждению квалификаций и т. д.Результаты и научная новизна. Проведенный анализ документальных и научных источников показал, что процесс генерирования и совершенствования знаний о системе национальных квалификаций семантически и методологически связан в широком понимании с потребностями и целями социально-экономического развития; в более узком – с разработкой профессиональных стандартов, которые должны служить основой стандартов профессионального и высшего образования, а также с усилением институционализации участия работодателей в подготовке кадров и поиске эффективных механизмов и инструментария независимой оценки квалификаций и компетенций. Вскрыты имеющиеся в настоящее время парадигматические пробелы в системе знаний о национальной рамке квалификаций, порождающие проблемы дальнейшего развития данного направления в России. В качестве узлового концептуального эпистемологического противоречия выделено неправомерное противопоставление профессиональных и образовательных квалификаций. С опорой на зарубежный практический опыт предложены пути выхода из сложившейся ситуации, в частности, рекомендуется прежде всего согласовать терминологию и концептуальные подходы с международными нормами. Предпринятое в контексте эпистемологии исследование и сделанные авторами выводы расширяют дискурс о национальной системе квалификаций; подчеркивается, что при соблюдении общих принципов разработки национальной системы квалификаций важно учитывать специфические внутригосударственные социально-экономические и территориальные факторы. Практическая значимость. Материалы статьи могут быть использованы в практике отечественных специалистов, ответственных за создание инфраструктуры и внедрение национальной системы квалификаций и формирующих политику в этой области

Le pluralisme politique à l’épreuve de la vie privée : entre normes et pratiques

L’espace des relations interpersonnelles et privées, en tant qu’espace de politisation et d’expression des choix politiques, est peu connu. C’est à une meilleure connaissance du « citoyen privé » et de la « politisation intime » que cet article veut contribuer, en étudiant les ressemblances et les divergences idéologiques au sein du cercle des proches. Présentant les résultats d’une enquête quantitative et représentative de la population française inédite, « Famille, amour et politique », réalisée par le CEVIPOF, il examine la filiation, la conjugalité, et l’amitié et montre les interactions et les transactions qui opèrent entre le système des normes et le système des affects des individus. La famille apparaît plus hétérogame politiquement tandis que le couple et le cercle des amis sont plus homogames. Toutefois, c’est le niveau de politisation des individus qui est en dernière instance le plus déterminant. Une affiliation politique affirmée, et tout particulièrement à gauche, ainsi qu’un intérêt marqué pour la politique, renforcent toujours l’homogamie politique au sein du cercle des proches, dans les principes comme dans les faits. Plus largement, l’article ouvre une réflexion sur l’espace de la vie privée en tant que terrain d’expérience des conditions de la pluralité démocratique.Little is known of the role played by private interpersonal relationships in politicization and the expression of political choices. This article aims to improve our understanding of “private citizens” and “personal politicization” through a study of ideological similarities and divergences within family and friendship circles. The analysis, based on findings from an unprecedented quantitative representative French population survey by the CEVIPOF (Center for the study of French political life) entitled “Famille, amour et politique” [Family, love and politics], examines filiation, conjugality and friendship, showing the interactions and transactions that take place between the system of norms and the system of individual feelings. Families appear more heterogamous politically, while couples and friendship circles are more homogamous. However, individuals’ level of politicization is ultimately the most determinant factor. Having a strong political affiliation, particularly on the left of the political spectrum, and a strong interest in politics always strengthens intra-circle political homogamy in terms of both principles and actions. At a more general level, the article reflects on the sphere of private life as a field for the development of conditions of democratic pluralism

Preparation, crystal structure and properties of HoBaCo 2-xFexO5+δ

A series of samples of overall composition HoBaCo2-xFe xO5+δ with 0.0 ≤ x ≤ 0.8 were prepared by glycerin nitrate technique in air and in pure oxygen. Irrespective of atmosphere used the homogeneity range of single phase iron substituted holmium barium cobaltate was proved to exist within the range 0.0 ≤ x ≤ 0.4. All samples prepared in air and samples within the compositional range 0.2 ≤ x ≤ 0.4 obtained in oxygen possess tetragonal ap × ap × 2ap (sp. gr. 4/mmm) structure. HoBaCo2O 5+δ and HoBaCo1.9Fe0.1O 5+δ synthesized in oxygen crystallized in orthorhombic a p × 2ap × 2ap (sp. gr. mmm) structure. The structural parameters were refined by the Rietveld analysis. It was shown that parameter a remains practically constant while parameter c gradually increases with the increase of iron content. The changes of oxygen content in HoBaCo2-xFexO5+δ (x = 0, 0.2, 0.4) were measured by TGA within the temperature range 25-1100 °C in air. The absolute value of oxygen content was determined by the reduction of the samples in hydrogen flow. The influence of oxygen and iron content on the crystal structure has been discussed. The chemical stability of HoBaCo 2-xFexO5+δ in contact with the solid electrolyte materials Ce0.8Sm0.2O2 and Zr 0.85Y0.15O2 was examined. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd

Structural features and formation of lower Cretaceous AV[1] layer in the Soviet oil field (Tomsk Oblast)

The analysis of the collected geological and geophysical information on AV[1] layer known as Ryabchik formation is carried out. The facial conditions of this formation which define structural features of "Ryabchik" sandstones formations are considered. Maps characterizing permeability and porosity of reservoir are plotted. Areal tracking technique of sand streaks is given