Оriginal arab culture in Israel

The article discusses the controversial situation in which Arab culture exists and develops in modern Israel. In particular, special attention is paid to the fact that the Arab population in Israeli society has its own distinctive cultural characteristics, national identity, which differs from that of Israel

The healing magic rituals in old russian culture

The article examines the rituals of healing magic and presentation of the disease in ancient culture. It is shown that the therapeutic magic was the cultural form in which traditional medicine was born and poetry.В статье исследуются ритуалы лечебной магии и представления о болезни в древнерусской культуре. Показывается, что лечебная магия была той культурной формой, в рамках которой рождались народная медицина и поэзия

The images of «special» children in the history of culture

The article investigates the transformation of the image of a child with physical and mental disabilities in the history of society, as well as its reflection in the literature. The phenomenon of «special» childhood is considered in two ways: in the historical and cultural context and on the example of literature for children with disabilities.В статье исследуется трансформация образа ребенка с физическими и психическими отклонениями в истории общества, а также его отражение в литературе. Феномен «особого» детства рассматривается двояко: в историко-культурном контексте и на примере литературы для детей-инвалидов

The conformity as the principle of improving the quality of education

The article explores the application of the principle of culture cultivations in cultural studies. On the example of quiz questions on the history of culture, the possibility of increasing student interest and amateur performance is shown.В статье исследуется применение принципа культуросообразности на занятиях по культурологии. На примере вопросов игр-викторин по истории культуры показывается возможность повышения заинтересованности и самодеятельности студентов

Active learning techniques in teaching bioethics

The article presents the use of active learning techniques in teaching bioethics of the medical University students. The example of the interactive approach to the bioethical challenges demonstrates better understanding of moral and axiological aspects of modern medicine.В статье исследуется использование методов активного обучения в процессе изучения биоэтики студентами медицинского университета. На примере интерактивного подхода к проблемам биоэтики показана возможность лучшего понимания нравственно-аксиологических аспектов современной медицины

Structural features of Ni-Cr-Si-B materials obtained by different technologies

This study considers the structural features of Ni-Cr-Si-B (Ni - base; 15.1 % Cr; 2 % Si; 2 % B; 0.4 % C) materials obtained by different methods. The self-fluxing coatings were deposited by plasma spraying on the tubes from low carbon steel. Bulk cylinder specimens of 20 mm diameter and 15 mm height were obtained by spark plasma sintering (SPS). The structure and phase composition of these materials were investigated by optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffractometry (XRD). The major phases of coatings and sintered materials are [gamma]-Ni, Ni[3]B, CrB and Cr[7]C[3]. We demonstrate that the particle unmelted in the process of plasma spraying or SPS consist of [gamma]-Ni-NEB eutectic and also CrB and Cr[7]C[3] inclusions. The prolonged exposure of powder to high temperatures as well as slow cooling rates by SPS provide for the growth of the structural components as compared to those of plasma coatings materials. High cooling rates at the plasma spraying by melted particles contribute to the formation of supersaturated solid solution of Cr, Si and Fe in [gamma]-Ni. The structure of the melted particles in sintering material has gradient composition: the core constituted of Ni grains of 10 μm with [gamma]-Ni-Ni[3]B eutectic on the edges. The results of the experiment demonstrate that the sintering material has a smaller microhardness in comparison with plasma coatings (650 and 850 MPa, respectively), but at the same time the material has higher density (porosity less than 1 %) than plasma coatings (porosity about 2.. .3 %)

Specifics of motivation of volunteers participating in in a clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine

Background. The pandemic coronavirus infection has contributed to the development of effective preventive methods to slow the spread of the virus. Mass vaccination is the only way to protect oneself from infection. The development of drugs, including vaccines, involves clinical trials (CT). The problem of conducting a CT is recruiting the necessary number of volunteers. Goal: to identify specifics of motivation of patients participating in the clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccines, as it is a very important medical and sociological issue requiring more detailed study. Materials and Methods. The results of an anonymous questionnaire survey of volunteers participating in the “EpiVacCorona” vaccine CT are presented. Overall, 203 questionnaires were analyzed, containing 19 questions answered by the residents of Kaliningrad, aged 20 to 84 years. At the stage of completion of participation in the clinical trial, information was obtained about the respondent’s attitudes to the trial, the main factors of motivation or demotivation to participate, the degree of their trust in the trial. Results. Information disseminated through the employer was an effective way to organize patient recruitment for the vaccine CT; the effectiveness of using the media was quite low. The positives of participation in the CT for volunteers were ethical considerations. Negatives for participants were the risks associated with adverse reactions or receiving a placebo. Relatives had the greatest influence on the volunteers’ decision to participate in the CT, and medical professionals, media personalities, and scientists had less influence. Conclusion. The results will help to improve patient recruitment, patient awareness of the CT, and the benefits to medicine and society. Motivating and demotivating factors will improve patient recruitment

ETIOPATHOGENETIC THERAPY OF INFLAMMATORY DERMATOSES

In chronic dermatoses significantly increases the colonization of skin by bacteria and fungi, which can have a negative impact on the course of inflammatory process. Cream Candiderm is a modern combined topical drug that has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal activity.The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of the cream Candiderm in the treatment of patients with eczema and atopic dermatitis.Material and methods. 37 patients with AD and 28 patients with eczema. Applied cream Candiderm 2 times a day, which was applied to the affected area of the skin. Before and on the 14 day of therapy was conducted bacteriological examination of the microflora of the skin rashes.Results: at 14 days in patients with eczema remission was achieved in 17 (61 %) patients, significant improvement 6 (21 %), improvement in 4 (14 %), lack of effect in 1 (4 %); in patients with AD remission was observed in 23 (62 %) patients, significant improvement in 7 (19 %), and improvement in 5 (14 %), lack of effect in 2 (5 %).Conclusions: high clinical efficacy of the cream of Candiderm allows recommending it for topical therapy of patients with eczema and atopic dermatitis

Flexible microwave absorbers based on powdered activated coconut charcoal and moisture-containing ceramsite

The article presents the results of the development of the technology for manufacturing flexible microwave absorbers, the fillers of which are powdered activated coconut charcoal and moisture-containing ceramsite, and the matrix for these materials' particles holding is polyurethane mastic. The results of the study of the regularities of the electromagnetic radiation interaction in the frequency range of 0.7–17.0 GHz with absorbers, manufactured according to the developed technology, depending on the size of the ceramsite particles contained in them, are presented. On the basis of these results, it was found that the studied absorbers, in comparison with absorbers, filled with moisture-containing ceramsite, are characterized by lower values of the electromagnetic radiation reflection coefficient in the frequency range of 0.7–17.0 GHz, reaching a value of –20.0 dB. In this case, the values of their electromagnetic radiation transmission coefficient in the indicated frequency range reach the value of –43.0 dB. Microwave absorbers, manufactured according to the developed technology, are promising for use in order to solve problems related to ensuring the functional reliability of radio electronic equipment, as well as ensuring environmental safety and information security