Organizational Information for Moderators, Speakers and Attendees
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General organizational issues
The XXIV Yasin (April) Conference offers two versions of the academic part of its programme:
open (with abstracts of papers and links to YouTube broadcasts);
closed (with an option of viewing abstracts and presentations of papers, as well as connecting to online events on the Webinar platform).
An open version of the academic part of the programme can be viewed here. To view the closed version, you need to input the code in the field above the list of sections.
Conference participants are advised to check out the Yasin Conference mobile app, which can be downloaded from GooglePlay or Appstore. These apps can help you better navigate the Conference’s academic programme, set up your own personal timetable and look at the papers to be presented by HSE University, as well as honorary and invited papers and read about associated events of the XXIV Yasin (April) Conference.
Recordings of most events will be posted on the Conference channel.
For moderators
Moderator – decides the order of presentations and directs the course of the discussion.
If possible, please hold a test at least one day prior to the start of your event with the event secretary.
Obtain a link to your event from the secretary. You should sign in at least 15-30 minutes before the start of your event.
Provide some opening remarks to start the event. Inform all participants about the event’s key procedures (e.g., how much time is allotted for each speaker; how much time for Q&A, etc.) Inform participants about the rules for the processing of their personal data. State the following text: "Welcome participants! We are recording our meeting and it will be later posted online. If you have any objections to this, please turn off your video. Unfortunately, the recording cannot be paused. Thank you for your understanding."
Monitor the timing during the whole event.
Guide the course of the discussion.
Read questions from the “Questions” section.
Participants may take part in discussions when you approve their request to log in by clicking the push-notification in the left lower corner. If a participant has already logged in, ask them to turn on their microphone.
Make several closing remarks – summarize the key points and finish the event.
Participants with papers
Participant with a paper – presents research results.
Obtain instructions and a link to event from the event secretary.
Send all necessary materials to the event secretary – paper abstracts and presentations.
Sign in at least 15-30 minutes before the start of the event.
Check the presentation of your slides on screen by using the “Files” option (if your presentation has been uploaded) or the “Share Screen” option.
Pay attention to the rules set forth by the moderator.
If your presentation freezes or experiences a glitch, contact the event secretary and ask them to change the slides on their screen as you continue with your presentation (to do this, you must send your presentation to the secretary before the event).
Participants wihtout papers
Participant without a paper – listens to presentation of a paper.
You can view the closed version of the academic part of the programme, find an interesting event and connect to it by following the link at least 15 minutes prior to its start.
If the event format permits, you can pose your question: a) verbally, if you are unmuted, or b) in writing, by using the “Questions” option, if you are muted. If you can ask a question verbally, we kindly ask that you turn off your microphone once you have asked it.
To discuss the topic of a presentation with other participants, you can use the “Chat” option.
Platform for online events
All events of the XXIV Yasin (April) Conference are being held on the Webinar platform.
Technical requirements
To ensure uninterrupted operation of the platform, we recommend installing the conference app. If using Webinar, the following browsers are recommended (most recent versions): Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium), and Yandex.Browser. The platform can work in these other browsers, but its stability is not guaranteed (e.g., Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, etc.).
Recommended operating systems: Windows (7 or higher) and MacOS (10.10 or higher).
Minimal technical requirements for your online connection: speed of no less than 5-10 MB/s, web camera and microphone.
Make sure your device is 100% charged for optimal performance on the platform. We recommend using chargers on your smartphones and tablets.
Your device should be no older than eight years and its operating system should have the latest updates.
A full description of the technical requirements can be found herе.
Options for all participants
Turn on/off your microphone/camera:
To pose a question to a presenter, you can use the “Questions” option (the “Raise your hand” option to be described later):
To discuss topics of papers with participants, use the “Chat” option:
If synchronous translation is being provided during an event, you can use this option:
Options for presenters
All presenters must log in according to the approved conference programme:
You can display your presentation in two ways:
a) Using the “Share Screen” option:
b) Using the “Files” option (to use this option, send your presentation slides to the event secretary prior to the start of the event):
How to set your background
Click on the “More” option:
Go to “Settings”:
Set the background:
Installing the app
To get the best quality on the online platform, we recommend downloading the app, which you can get from: AppStore and GooglePlay.
Webinar – Technical Support
HSE University Technical Support Manager Andrey Martyanov:
Contacts from 10am until 7pm:
+7 (495) 118-44-95, ext. 337—direct contact
8 (800) 350-57-90, ext. 337 —direct contract
+7 (925) 619-17-75 — working mobile tel.
E-mail: a.martyanov@webinar.ru