Volkova Olga A.

A literature review shows that the topic of portable gadgets has been seen as a promising development for the healthcare system and could be connected with the issues of sustainable development (for example, in increasing the availability of services and their preventive focus). At the same time the use of gadgets is less studied in terms of applied aspects of the perception of this issue by the megacities population in Russia (the latter can be seen as drivers of the development of healthcare digitalization).

469 respondents participated in a telephone survey in Moscow (random stratified sample). Using this data authors assessed the extent of relevant practices, barriers and prospects for their development.

The study showed a fairly low level of gadget use in Moscow: only 20% of respondents use gadgets for monitoring health. Wearable gadgets are primarily smartwatches and fitness bracelets (81%), which is in line with previous studies. Respondents mainly monitor the number of steps (74%) and heart rate (63%). Those who use gadgets declare a high level of trust in the data received. Data analysis revealed vulnerable groups that are less likely to use this kind of gadgets – the elderly and low-income citizens (also mentioned in other studies). Among the other reasons for refusing to use the gadgets was the lack of a perceived need, since people did not consider that gadgets could be used for that purpose. The main reasons for the refusal propose the targets of possible information interventions.

The article also focused on studying channels for practice expansion, particularly by medical workers. The study showed that today they do not perform their function as a channel for popularization and application of gadgets (only 6% of people acquire gadgets on the recommendation of the attending physician). One of the reasons for this, according to the literature, is that they themselves are not involved much in such a practice.

Recommendations are given on the introduction of gadgets and further research, since it seems to be relevant not only for Moscow, but also for other regions and countries.

Purpose. The analysis of actual problems of patriotic education of Russian student youth. Methods. The authors carry out a sociological study concerning the attitude of students of Ukhta state technical University to the issues of patriotism as a value and various aspects of patriotic education. Results and scientific novelty. The article studies and reveals the role and importance of Patriotic education in our society. In the centuries-old history of the Russia patriotism has always acted and should be the basis of the system of values of its citizens, regardless of the prevailing culturally conditioned type of patriotism. At present, the problems of Patriotic education in Russia come from the objective impossibility of unambiguous interpretation of the concept of «patriotism». Nevertheless, now it is patriotism that forms the basis of the integration of the new society, and the process of Patriotic upbringing acquires uniformity through state normative documents. The generation of young Russians demonstrates the predominance of patriotism of the state type, peaceful moods and interest in the activities of Patriotic organizations. The authors conclude that young people should play the most active role in overcoming the crisis of patriotic education by reviving a culture of conscious patriotism. This is possible only with the consolidation of the activities of state institutions, the institution of the family, the Russian education system and the media.

Purpose. Consideration of the development of intellectual potential of higher education and training of professional qualified specialists using the educational process, which includes innovative achievements of science and technology. Methods. Authors carried out an expert survey of the teaching staff of the Ukhta State Technical University, concerning various aspects of the development of innovative activity in the educational process of a regional university. The results and scientific novelty. The main ways of introduction of innovative processes in the realities of a modern regional university, features of intensification of innovative activity in higher education are analyzed. Authors show the interdependence of various aspects of the formation of the intellectual potential of the university, the need for focused stimulation of subjects of the educational process to mastering innovations. Some regularities and problems of innovative development of the university are studied and described.