Digital labor platforms: new forms of labor organization and regulation

The monograph presents an extensive study of new forms of labor organization in the context of the development of technical, technological, financial, economic and socio-cultural factors. The distinctive features of digital labor platforms, their classification, as well as the strategies of key players in the global and Russian-speaking distance labor markets are given. Based on the analysis of current international analytical reviews, foreign and domestic scientific publications, current legislation and court decisions, the author gives approaches and methods of regulatory regulation of platform labor. The author does not ignore such controversial issues as: direct and indirect methods of state influence on the activities of digital labor platforms, problems of social responsibility, as well as prospects for the development of platform cooperativism in the world and Russia as an alternative to labor platforms focused on the global level. It is of interest to researchers, government authorities, teachers of higher educational institutions, graduate students and students studying these problems.

Establishing laboratory-specific reference intervals for TSH and fT4 by use of the indirect Hoffman method

Background The results of examinations of laboratory parameters are the basis of appropriate medical decisions. The availability of reliable and accurate reference intervals (RIs) for each laboratory parameter is an integral part of its appropriate interpretation. Each medical laboratory should confirm their RIs. Up-to-date reference intervals for thyroid function hormones are still a matter of ongoing controversy. The aim of the study was the application of the indirect Hoffman method to determine RIs for TSH and fT4 based on the large data pools stored in laboratory information systems and the comparison of these RIs to generally used RIs. Material and methods The TSH and fT4 routine examination results of hospitalized and outpatient populations were collected over five years (2015–2019), and reference limits were established by the improved Hoffmann method after the exclusion of outliers. Comparative verification of established RIs was conducted with the RIs values provided by test manufacturers and literature data. Results Various RIs were observed in different age groups in the examined populations. For TSH, RIs varied between different age groups, with a narrower range of RIs in the studied adult population and a shift of both reference boundaries toward higher values in comparison to manufacturers’ data among children. RIs estimated for fT4 were very similar to the manufacturer and literature data. Conclusion Thyroid hormone levels change during a person’s lifetime and vary between sexes, but this difference does not always influence the clinical interpretation of laboratory results in the context of RIs. The use of indirect methods is justified due to the ease and low cost of their application.

Composition and process approaches underpinning the mechanical properties of oleogels

Consumers are becoming aware of the relevance of eating low levels of trans and saturated fats in processed foods. In addition, many countries are adopting regulatory measures on the use of these ingredients. For this reason, the exploration of new technologies capable of producing structures that trap liquid oil (composed of unsaturated fatty acids, considered healthier) has been widely investigated in order to replace saturated and trans fats in food products. One of the most promising technologies is the so-called oleogels, which present a great challenge to mimic sensory attributes related to the texture of processed foods based on saturated fats. In this review, we discuss how the different approaches used in the production of oleogels, direct or indirect methods, as well as compositional variables, such as oleogelators and mixing ratio, can directly influence the mechanical properties of these structures. An overview of the parameters that can interfere with these properties contributes to a better understanding of the building of the oleogels and their possible applications.

Increasing Virtual Offences Through Cyberbullying in Developing Countries

Cyberbullying malice is more a socio-psychological issue in developing countries like India. The kinds of virtual offences indirectly through cyberbullying and the toll on the various segments of society are concentrated to bring attention to the increasing maladaptive consequences of the virtual offences. The chapter concentrates on the direct and indirect methods of consistent evolution in the methods of virtually offensive practices against children, adolescents, school students, college students, and women in general. The chapter highlights the methods of cyberbullying happening across developing countries like India. It also describes the catalytic factors leading to virtual offences committed online and their nature, evolution, impact, and intensity on the victims' psyche across developing countries like India.

Electrospun Nanofibers for Drug Delivery Applications

Nanofiber systems with various composition and biological properties have been extensively studied for various biomedical applications. The electrospinning process has been regarded as one of the versatile techniques to prepare nano to microfibers. The electrospun nanofibers are being used especially in textile industries, sensors, filters, protective clothing, energy storage materials, and biomedical applications. In the last decade, electrospun nanofibers have been highly investigated for drug delivery systems to achieve a therapeutic effect in specifically targeted sites. Various drugs or biomolecules can be easily loaded into the electrospun nanofibers by direct or indirect methods. The proper selection of polymers (or blends of various polymers), drugs, solvents to prepare the composite nanofibers with desired morphology are the tools in enhancing the bioavailability, stability, and bioactivity of drugs.

Penerapan Bimbingan Konseling Islam dalam Pendidikan Seks di Youth Center Griya Muda PKBI Kota Semarang

Background: This study aims to describe how the implementation of sex education for adolescents in youth center Griya Muda PKBI Kota Semarang and analysis of Islamic counseling guidance on sex education for adolescents in Youth Center Griya Muda PKBI Kota Semarang. Method: This study is a descriptive qualitative study that aims to find out sex education for adolescents conducted by the Youth Center Griya Muda PKBI Semarang City in providing correct and accurate information to minimize premarital sex behavior, as well as efforts to prevent the transmission of HIV / AIDS for adolescents. The data collection techniques used in this study are with observations, interviews, and documentation. Results: The implementation of sex education conducted by Griya Muda Youth Center includes education and counseling services using direct and indirect methods. Judging from the analysis of Islamic counseling guidance, the objectives, methods and functions of activities carried out are close to the implementation of Islamic counseling guidance. However, youth center Griya Muda has not implemented the entire existence of Islamic counseling guidance completely.

The System Approach to the Organizational and Economic Mechanism of the Innovation Processes Activation of Regional Economic Systems

The study is devoted to the development of the organizational and economic mechanism for activating the innovation process of regional economic systems using a system approach. The organizational and economic mechanism of the innovation process activation of regional innovation systems means an organic set of the innovation components that provide the innovation process, as well as a set of functions, forms, methods and levers of regulation to activate it to ensure sustainable development of regional economic systems. The general components of the organizational and economic mechanism of the innovation process activation are singled out, which include: economic, social, informational, international, financial and managerial components. As well as specific components of the organizational and economic mechanism of the innovation process activation, which include: scientists, enterprises and organizations, the innovation infrastructure, consumers of innovative products. The levers of influence of the organizational and economic mechanism, which are the levers of direct and indirect state and regional influence, are considered in detail. Direct and indirect methods of the organizational and economic mechanism of the innovation process activation, as well as functions of the organizational and economic mechanism are detailed, namely: planning, motivation, stimulation, organization, control. The visualization of the organizational and economic mechanism is developed. Successive stages of the implementation of the organizational and economic mechanism of the innovation process activation are offered. In accordance with the methodology of the system approach, a recurrent ratio of the organizational and economic mechanism of the innovation process activation is developed.