VARIETIES OF BOOK BINDINGS IN THE LIBRARIES OF THE URAL INDUSTRIALISTS OF THE 18TH CENTURY

The article is devoted to a most poorly studied topics of bibliology — the history of Russian binding of the 18th century. It contains an analysis of the bindings of 6 lost personal libraries of the Ural plant-owners of that time, made on the basis of the inventories of their property. In total, about 4,000 records were identified and analyzed with an indication of the types of bindings (or their absence), which allows speaking about the representativeness of the given data. In addition to property inventories, the manufacturers’ correspondence and consolidated statements, as well as records in 18th century books, found in modern book depositories of the Urals, are taken into account. Altogether, this rare documentary information made it possible for the first time to take into account what terminology was used when describing the bindings by contemporaries, and allowed to make adjustments to the existing classifications of bindings. The researcher presents examples showing which books were in expensive gilded, morocco or parchment bindings, and which were «rooted in leather» in paper bindings, or were «unbound» and simply «binded in blocks»; the author also gives their descriptions, and indicates prices. The ratio of different types of bindings has been presented in the table, showing which of them was preferred by the library owners. Conditions and sequence of orders of bindings for individual publications and periodicals are considered; the examples of obtaining books in publishing covers are also highlighted. The question remains about the masters who provided bookbinding services to their customers. Sources do not provide accurate evidence of the existence of own bookbinding shops that belonged to the Ural plant-owners, but they do not exclude them either. The author provides documentary evidence of Demidov’s orders for bindings from St. Petersburg masters. It is concluded that the considered libraries of 18th century manufacturers mostly had modest bindings, without super exlibrises, and that expensive and luxurious bindings made up an insignificant part of them, and related mainly to liturgical books. In general, the acquirement of books corresponded not to the bibliophile, but to the educational and «working» purposes for their owners, the first Ural industrialists, who often came from other estates and considered books as a necessary tool and a source of knowledge

Новый источник изучения имущественного положения уральского заводчика А. Ф. Турчанинова: аналитический обзор описи 1789 г.

The article provides substantial analysis of a valuable historical source, i.e. an inventory that was made in 1789 following the death of A.F. Turchinov, a major Ural manufacturer. The author studies the procedures underlying the partition of inherited property with no testament left by the deceased person, describing the partition of real estate located in different governorates and the parts each of the heirs was entitled to. The author reconstructs the years-long history and stages behind the drawing of different parts of the inventory. The author mainly focuses of the parts that include descriptions of Ural plants that were common property, i.e. the property to be shared by all the heirs. The article provides a detailed description of works that were part of the real estate (mines, forests, etc.), i.e. those of Sysert, Polevskoy and Seversk Plants as well as houses, manors, industrial offices, gardens, shops, bakeries, utility structures and other real estate in Yekaterinburg, Irbit, and Solikamsk. The author describes the general assignment of capital that provides data on the money the plant owner spent on their development, as well as consolidated financial statements on the amount and price of copper and cast iron at the three plants. The 1789 Inventory in question is not only unique because it is an important historical source but also because it proves that in the 18th century there was an important mansion in the Urals which was comparable in its size and riches to the largest estates of Russia at the time.В статье подробно анализируется содержание и структура ценного исторического источника – Описи имущества 1789 г., составленной после смерти крупного уральского заводчика А. Ф. Турчанинова. Рассматривается процедура раздела наследственного имущества в условиях отсутствия завещания, указывается общий раздел имений в разных губерниях с росписью долей для последующего распределения между наследниками. Восстановлена многолетняя история и этапы составления отдельных разделов описи. Особое внимание уделено тем частям, в которые вошло описание уральских заводов, по закону составлявших нераздельную часть, т. е. ту, которая должна была оставаться в общей собственности всех наследников. Подробно представлены заводские части недвижимого имущества (шахты, рудники, прииски, леса и пр.) Сысертского, Полевского и Северского заводов, а также дома, усадьбы, заводские конторы, сады, лавки, хлебные магазины, хозяйственные постройки и прочая недвижимость в Екатеринбурге, Ирбите, Соликамске. Обращается внимание на общую «роспись капитала», по которой можно судить о том, какие средства выделялись владельцем заводов на их развитие, а также сводные ведомости о наличии и стоимости меди и чугуна на всех трех заводах. Уникальность представленной Описи имущества 1789 г. заключается не только в ее редкости как исторического источника, но и в том, что она позволяет утверждать: в уральской провинции XVIII в. существовала значительная дворянская усадьба, не уступавшая во многом по своему размаху и богатству крупнейшим дворянским усадьбам России того времени

Опись имущества А. Ф. Турчанинова 1789 г. как источник изучения культурно-бытовых традиций уральского дворянства

The article continues a complex source analysis of a unique inventory of 1789, drawn up after the death of A. F. Turchaninov, the owner of Sysert mining district. The author discusses the structure and architecture of the Sysert Manor, as well as the surroundings thereof. Referring to the materials of the Inventory, the author reconstructs the interior and the furnishing of A. F. Turchaninov’s manor which allows her to conclude about the dual character of a Ural manor located on the site of works, which combined features of a rich European-like everyday life with elements of the old patriarchal traditions. Additionally, the author concludes that the owner of the manor was a transitional type of an industrial merchant transforming into a nobleman. Aiming to reach the level of the nobility, A. F. Turchaninov imitated their ways and attitudes to a great extent, spent money on luxurious things, and was fond of collecting things, following the fashion of the time. The Sysert Manor with its abundant collections and library was a rare phenomenon for the Russian province of the time. Generally speaking, the Inventory helps get a better understanding of the history of the nobility and the little-studied manor life of the Urals during the second half of the 18th century.Статья продолжает комплексный источниковедческий анализ Описи 1789 г., составленной после смерти владельца Сысертского горного округа А. Ф. Турчанинова[1]. В статье рассматривается устройство и архитектурный облик сысертской усадьбы, подробно исследуется околоусадебное пространство. Реконструированные по материалам Описи интерьеры и обстановка господского дома А. Ф. Турчанинова позволили сделать вывод о двойственном характере уральской призаводской усадьбы, сочетавшей черты богатого европеизированного дворянского быта с элементами старого патриархального уклада. Другой вывод, к которому приходит автор, касается самого владельца усадьбы, представляющего собой переходный тип от купца-промышленника к дворянину. Стремясь соответствовать уровню родовитой знати, А. Ф. Турчанинов во многом ей подражал, не жалел средств на приобретение предметов роскоши, увлекался, следуя дворянской моде своего времени, коллекционированием. Сысертская усадьба с ее богатейшими коллекциями и книжным собранием представляла собой редкое для российской провинции того времени культурное явление. В целом Опись позволяет по-новому взглянуть на историю формирования дворянского сословия и малоизученной дворянской усадебной жизни Урала второй половины XVIII в.[1] Первая статья цикла была посвящена анализу преимущественно недвижимого заводского имущества, см.: [Пирогова, 2015а].

Pandemic-induced course and assessment changes for undergraduate engineering education: The Development of Graduate Attributes

Educators constantly need to make adjustments to their pedagogy and learning activities to reflect the fast changes in society, the economy and industry. This has been clearly demonstrated throughout the world in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic required fully remote delivery of tertiary education. The aim of this study was comparing the experiences and perceptions of tertiary students in a fully online and a blended delivery mode, particularly in response to their laboratory skills and development of graduate attributes. Pedagogical aspects were kept consistent across delivery modes to minimise the differences in learning activities across cohorts. A comparison was made between the 2020 fully online cohort and the 2021 blended delivery cohort. The students were asked about their perceptions of how well they thought the course developed their graduate attributes; how authentic they thought the course was; and how easy the content was to navigate and understand. A mixed methods approach was used, where both quantitative and qualitative data was gathered. The blended delivery mode students appeared to benefit from having a specific reflective task, which allowed them to see their learning in a broader context. The paper discusses the blending and online learning from the students’ perspectives of developing graduate attributes and experiential learning. Specifically, where hands on skills are required, students need further guidance in “learning how to learn” or metacognition. A key challenge for future blended learning is getting the balance right between achieving efficiency in online learning and lack of social and dynamic interactions aspect of the online community

Повседневная жизнь провинциального дворянства первой половины XIX в. в семейной переписке Демидовых

The article considers the everyday life, manor household and relationships of a noble family during several years, and studies issues connected with upbringing, education, music classes and handicraft, reading and book collecting. The article introduces a valuable historical source, i. e. the letters of Nizhniy Novgorod noblemen Demidov, a typical provincial noble family of pre-reform Russia.В статье исследуется усадебный быт, домашняя обстановка и взаимоотношения внутри конкретной дворянской семьи на протяжении нескольких лет, рассматриваются вопросы воспитания и образования, занятия музыкой и рукоделием, чтение и комплектование домашней библиотеки и др. Статья вводит в научный оборот ценный исторический источник – эпистолярное наследие нижегородских дворян Демидовых, типичной провинциальной дворянской семьи России дореформенного периода

Does an assessment rubric provide a better learning experience for undergraduates in developing transferable skills?

There is ongoing interest in developing rigorous and accurate assessment methods in higher education, particularly in the use of assessment rubrics and in providing more useful feedback to students rather than a simple grade. However, there has been little used of reliable assessment rubrics that provide feedback to individual students on their teamwork participation and skills, and which assist academic staff in assessing teamwork among students. This paper reports on the second phase of a study that aimed to evaluate a rubric to assess skills and processes in teamwork, and whether a rubric facilitated a better learning experience than a simple marking scheme. The second phase focused on the implementation of a revised assessment rubric designed to assist students and staff in understanding what was expected in the assessment process, and in particular the creation of efficient tools and metrics to measure both teamwork and individual performance during collaborative team design projects. Findings from two surveys of students provided the dataset for this second phase of the study. The findings demonstrate that assessment rubrics provide an important adjunct in improving students’ teamwork performance and their understanding of their learning activities. This study will also contribute to ongoing discussions on higher education assessment methods

Bioelectromagnetics research within an Australian context: the Australian centre for electromagnetic bioeffects research (ACEBR)

Mobile phone subscriptions continue to increase across the world, with the electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted by these devices, as well as by related technologies such as Wi-Fi and smart meters, now ubiquitous. This increase in use and consequent exposure to mobile communication (MC)-related EMF has led to concern about possible health effects that could arise from this exposure. Although much research has been conducted since the introduction of these technologies, uncertainty about the impact on health remains. The Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research (ACEBR) is a National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence that is undertaking research addressing the most important aspects of the MC-EMF health debate, with a strong focus on mechanisms, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and exposure dosimetry. This research takes as its starting point the current scientific status quo, but also addresses the adequacy of the evidence for the status quo. Risk communication research complements the above, and aims to ensure that whatever is found, it is communicated effectively and appropriately. This paper provides a summary of this ACEBR research (both completed and ongoing), and discusses the rationale for conducting it in light of the prevailing science.Sarah P. Loughran ... Jim Manavis ... Robert Vink ... et al

Pattern determination of the territory local factors influence on the land plots’ cadastral value of gardening and horticultural non-profit partnerships

In recent decades, the state has been tasked with the effective management of natural resources, among which land resources hold particular importance due to the necessity of their rational use and sustainable development. The value of land resources and their indispensable role in ensuring the socio-economic development of the country is most clearly reflected in the state’s tax policy, specifically in land taxation. The amount of land tax depends on the cadastral value, which is often subject to methodological shortcomings and challenges. This study, using the Belgorod Region as a case study, proposes an algorithm for determining the cadastral value of land plots within gardening and horticultural non-profit partnerships, taking local factors into account. To determine the specific indicator of cadastral value (SICV) of land plots, a linear regression model was developed. The results, tested for homoscedasticity, confirmed the model’s adequacy and reliability. The findings showed that the cadastral value decreased by an average of 12.2% compared to the current results of the state cadastral assessment in the Belgorod Region, highlighting the influence of local factors and the importance of considering them in the cadastral evaluation of the land plots in question

A Microfluidic System for Studying the Effects of Disturbed Flow on Endothelial Cells

Arterial endothelium experience physical stress associated with blood flow and play a central role in maintaining vascular integrity and homeostasis in response to hemodynamic forces. Blood flow within vessels is generally laminar and streamlined. However, abrupt changes in the vessel geometry due to branching, sharp turns or stenosis can disturb the laminar blood flow, causing secondary flows in the form of vortices. Such disturbed flow patterns activate pro-inflammatory phenotypes in endothelial cells, damaging the endothelial layer and can lead to atherosclerosis and thrombosis. Here, we report a microfluidic system with integrated ridge-shaped obstacles for generating controllable disturbed flow patterns. This system is used to study the effect of disturbed flow on the cytoskeleton remodeling and nuclear shape and size of cultured human aortic endothelial cells. Our results demonstrate that the generated disturbed flow changes the orientation angle of actin stress fibers and reduces the nuclear size while increases the nuclear circularity

Biological Effects of a De Novo Designed Myxoma Virus Peptide Analogue: Evaluation of Cytotoxicity on Tumor Cells

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