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Phylogeny and Floral Character Evolution of Mentzelia Section Bicuspidaria (Loasaceae)
Authors: Brokaw Joshua M. , Schenk John J. , Devitt Jessica K. , Brokaw Destiny J.
Published: May 2020

Abstract—Mentzelia section Bicuspidaria (Loasaceae) is a monophyletic group of desert ephemerals that inhabit the complex, heterogeneous landscapes of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. To investigate species circumscriptions and evolutionary
relationships in M. sect. Bicuspidaria, we employed phylogeny reconstructions based on DNA sequences from the plastid trnL-trnF, trnS-trnfM, ndhF-rpl32, and rpl32-trnL regions and the nuclear ribosomal ITS and ETS regions. Due to evidence of discordant
relationships reconstructed from the plastid and nuclear partitions, we used coalescent-based methods in addition to concatenated data sets to estimate the species tree. Maximum likelihood reconstructions based on the combined plastid and nuclear data and coalescent-based reconstructions inferred
congruent, fully-resolved species-level phylogenies of M. sect. Bicuspidaria. A monophyletic M. sect. Bicuspidaria was composed of two main clades, which corresponded to a clade of species endemic to the United States composed of M. reflexa, M. tricuspis,
and M. tridentata that was sister to a clade of species at least partially distributed in Mexico, composed of M. hirsutissima and M. involucrata. Despite the unusual floral morphology of M. reflexa, molecular reconstructions placed M. reflexa sister to M.
tridentata. All species of M. sect. Bicuspidaria were monophyletic, except for M. hirsutissima, which was composed of two distinct lineages and paraphyletic with respect to M. involucrata. The northern clade of M. hirsutissima from California and Baja
California was sister to M. involucrata, and both, in turn, were sister to a geographically disjunct southern clade of M. hirsutissima from Baja California Sur and Cedros Island. These phylogeny reconstructions provide evidence for the inclusion of five species in M. sect.
Bicuspidaria and have uncovered cryptic diversity that has been largely unrecognized. Character state reconstructions based on the phylogeny of M. sect. Bicuspidaria suggest innovative and, at times, homoplasious floral evolution.
Relation of pulmonary thromboembolism and significance of laboratory parameters (d-dimer-fibrinogen) of patients with isolated COPD during exacerbation
Authors: ALATLI Tufan , AYAN Murat
Published: May 2020

Aim: Dyspnea can be a symptom of many diseases. Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) is the most important one of these conditions. It can occur together with COPD and PTE, and their symptoms may mask each other. Identify the relationship between d-dimer levels of patients diagnosed with COPD exacerbation; is to determine the cut-off value in case of connection. It is aimed to guide clinicians in their patient management according to the results.
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted prospectively. Patient group was 49 patients presenting to the emergency department with exacerbation of COPD who have no comorbid disease such as malignancy, Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Chronic Hearth Failure (CHF); were over than 18 years old, non-pregnant; and with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) > 10 points and the control group consisted of 52 patients who presented to the emergency department with dyspnea who haven't got any diseases.
Results: 65% of COPD patients are male. The most common comorbid disease was Hypertension (p <.05) in 7 patients (14,2%). Fibrinogen and d-dimer were higher in the patient group (p <.05). The D-dimer cut-off value in patients with COPD was 0.97 μg / ml (p<.05). Pulmonary thromboembolism was detected in 3 COPD attack patients (6%) (p <.05). During COPD exacerbation inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), D-dimer, fibrinogen increases.
Conclusions: The incidence of PTE was significantly increased in patients with COPD exacerbation. PTE should be absolutely included in the differential diagnosis in patients presenting to the emergency department with dyspnea and necessary examinations should be performed for the retraction.
Evaluation of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Measles, Rubella, Mumps and Varicella Antibody Seroprevalences in Vocational School of Health Students
Authors: KARA UZUN Aysun
Published: May 2020

Objective: In the present study, we investigated the seroprevalence of antibodies against hepatitis B, hepatitis A, measles, mumps, rubella and varicella viruses in adolescent students of a Vocational School of Health and aimed to contribute to the future studies intended to increase the vaccination rates of adolescent and health care workers in our country. Material and Method: Ninety-five students of the Vocational School of Health screened for hepatitis B, hepatitis A, measles, mumps, rubella and varicella who were referred to the vaccination unit of our hospital were included in this study. Results: The mean age of the students was 16.4±0.7 years (14- 18 years), 63.2% are girls, 36.8% are boys. None of the students received hepatitis A vaccine and varicella vaccine before. Of all the students, 16.9% tested positive for hepatitis B surface antibody, 8.4% tested positive for hepatitis A IgG, 77.9% tested positive for measles IgG, 92.3% tested positive for mumps IgG, 93% tested positive for rubella IgG and 88.5% tested positive for varicella IgG. Conclusion: In the present study, it was concluded that catch-up vaccination seems necessary for hepatitis A and varicella because contracting these two infections in this age group increases the complication risk caused by the high seronegativity of hepatitis A and the high incidence of natural varicella infection. Conducting similar studies for adolescents and healthcare providers in our country is important to determine pre-contact and post-contact strategies, assess cost-effectiveness of pre-vaccination serology and establish screening and immunization programs.
Misión educacional de la Universidad Peruana Unión, sede Tarapoto, y su percepción en públicos selectos - The Educational Mission of the Peruana Union University Headquarters located in Tarapoto and Perception in Selected Public
Authors: Turpo Josué
Published: May 2020

Esta investigación busca conocer la percepción de si la Universidad Peruana Unión cumple o no, lo que dice en su Declaratoria de Misión a través del análisis FODA (fortalezas, oportunidades, debilidades y amenazas). Se obtuvo una muestra de 121 personas distribuidas entre alumnos universitarios, profesores, promotora, administración y ex alumnos. Se aplicó un cuestionario FODA para obtener información de la Universidad Peruana Unión con relación a su Declaratoria de Misión. Los resultados de estas pruebas fueron analizados a través del paquete de análisis estadístico para la investigación educativa SPSS (15.0), mediante el análisis de frecuencias. Entre los resultados se comprobó que la Universidad Peruana Unión muestra una percepción positiva en relación al cumplimiento de su misión por parte de los públicos estudiados. El análisis mostró el ambiente estudiantil como la principal fortaleza con 61.2%, revelando que es una de las áreas fuertes de la UPeU, Tarapoto.
Estudio de la aptitud física relacionada a la salud y composición corporal en escolares del nivel primario y secundario del colegio experimental de aplicación – UNE 2009 - Study of the Physical Aptitude Related to the Health and Corporal Composition ...
Authors: Salinas Arias Saulo
Published: May 2020

Los objetivos centrales de este estudio son: (1) Identificar y describir los niveles de aptitud física relacionada a la salud, (2) Identificar y describir las características de la composición corporal en los escolares de ambos sexos y (3) Determinar las diferencias de la aptitud física asociada a la salud y la composición corporal en función de la edad, sexo y turno de estudio. El diseño del estudio fue descriptivo comparativo. Se estudió a 1173 escolares (569 F- 604 M) de los niveles: primaria y secundaria comprendidos entre los 6 y los 16 años de edad del Colegio Experimental de Aplicación, UNEChosica, Perú. Para evaluar la Aptitud Física Relacionada a la Salud fue escogida la batería de test FITNESSGRAM, cuyos resultados son interpretados en términos criteriales y está constituida por cuatro pruebas: Curlp up, Push up, Trunk Lift y Carrera de la Milla. En la Composición Corporal fueron determinados a través del Índice de Masa Corporal y la adiposidad subcutánea fue establecida a partir de la suma de los tres pliegues cutáneos del tríceps, subescapular y pantorrilla. La masa grasa, masa magra y porcentaje de grasa fueron evaluados tomando como referencia las ecuaciones de Slaughter (1988).
Autonomous Mobile Robot based on BehaviourBased Robotic using V-REP Simulator–Pioneer P3-DX Robot
Authors: Apriaskar Esa , Fahmizal Fahmizal , Cahyani Ika , Mayub Afrizal
Published: May 2020

This article describes the design and implementation of behavior-based robotic (BBR) algorithm on a wheeled mobile robot (WMR) Pioneer P3-DX in a maze exploration mission using V-REP simulator. This robot must trace and search for targets placed randomly on a labyrinth. After successfully meeting the objective, robot runs back to home position using the nearest path. Robot navigation system applies BBR algorithm to reach the target using behavior modules which work simultaneously to obtain the desired robot’s trajectory. The most fundamental behavior which is highly affordable to build on the robot system is a wall-following behavior. To make the robot could follow the wall in a safe, smooth and responsive condition, proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller is applied. PID controller runs by utilizing the reading of sixteen proximity sensors carried on Pioneer P3-DX robot toward the expected wall distance while the robot is exploring the labyrinth. To ensure the designed system works properly, several tests were conducted, including BBR test and PID controller test. BBR test shows that the system can choose the shortest track when returning to home position. The PID controller test produces robot movement with maximum deviation and settling time for about 0.013 m and 30 seconds, respectively.
ELEMENTS OF NANOSTRUCTURE PHYSICS FOR STUDENTS AND PUPILS
Authors: Ivanova Marina , Puchkov Nikolai , Solovyev Vladimir
Published: May 2020

Physics of nanostructures is the scientific basis of modern nanotechnologies that use the special properties of small particles with a size of about 1–100 nm, making it possible to design various novel materials with unique physical properties. Today a training of future professionals to work in this technological area is very important. Moreover, this training is desirable not only at universities, but also at schools in order to introduce nanotechnologies to the young generation. The purpose of this work is an analysis of possibilities for familiarization of students and pupils in Pskov (Russia) with the elements of nanostructure physics, as well as subsequent development and testing of didactic materials on this topic. As a part of this work, a study of the current state of nanostructure physics has been conducted. As a result, the authors have developed overview lectures on modern nanotechnology and educational nanotechnological laboratory experiments for students and pupils.
EUROPEAN ACCREDITATION AGENCY’S VIEW ON KAZAKHSTAN’S ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Ahrens Andreas , Foerster Martin , Zascerinska Jelena , Wasser Iring
Published: May 2020

In the era of digital economy, there is an urgent need in highly qualified engineering and Information Technology (IT) specialists in Kazakhstan. The aim of the research is to analyse the needs of higher education in the field of engineering and IT in Kazakhstan underpinning elaboration of implications for higher education in the field of engineering and IT in Kazakhstan. The empirical study was carried out in October 2019. Exploratory study was implemented. Interpretive paradigm was employed in the present work. Non-structured interview served as the basis for data collection. Content analysis was performed for data analysis. Findings of theoretical analysis allow extending three-component model on needs analysis, namely experts’ perspective, educators’ perspective, and students’ perspective by the fourth component, namely community perspective. Implications for higher education in Kazakhstan are formulated as following: universities delivering higher education in the field of engineering and IT in Kazakhstan need to balance academic and practical components in their study programmes; interaction between educators and students, on the one side, as well as enterprises, companies and industry, on the other side, should be enhanced in higher education in the field of engineering and IT in Kazakhstan. Directions of future work are proposed.
LAST YEAR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ MOTIVES FOR LEARNING AND THE WAYS TO INCREASE THEIR MOTIVATION
Authors: Jermolajeva Jelena , Silchenkova Svetlana , Turusheva Larissa
Published: May 2020

Monitoring and analysing the students’ academic motivation allows the university teacher to look at the results of her/his work from another aspect and reflect on the ways of increasing the effectiveness of teaching. The aim of the study is to analyse and compare the groups of the learning motives of last year students at the Universities of Riga (EKA University of Applied Sciences) and Smolensk (Smolensk State University), on the basis of which propose the ways to increase their motivation. In the international survey, which was carried out in December 2018 – June 2019, 101 students participated. Descriptive statistics was used for the data processing. Data analysis shows that in both samples the group of professional motives plays a leading role in the students’ learning motivation. In Latvia, the second and third places are to communication and creative self-realisation motives, in the Smolensk sample – social and communication motives, respectively. The results of the study can be used by university teachers and study programme directors for improving the management of education and raising the quality of the pedagogical process.
FACTORS DETERMINING SATISFACTION WITH THE STUDIES OF THE STUDENTS OF SCHOOLS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Indrasiene Valdone , Merfeldaite Odeta , Railiene Asta , Jegeleviciene Violeta , Zemaitaityte Irena
Published: May 2020

In the modern world conditioned by scientific–technical progress and globalisation it is becoming tricky for schools of higher education to respond to continuously changing needs of the labour market, to secure the expectations of the students towards the selected sought education and its realisation in certain situations of activities. Satisfaction of students with the studies and employment of graduates becomes one of the key criteria of the quality of studies which influences the academic activity of universities. The study introduces the factors which determine the satisfaction of the final years students with their studies. Quantitative research was selected – a representative survey was performed. The study population consisted of the students of the Lithuanian higher schools (universities and colleges) (n=459). It has been established that the key factors in the selection of study programs (demand of the study program on the labour market, the self–set career goals, clear potentials for professional career and links between the personal needs and the program) demonstrates the ability of students to plan and make decisions regarding their careers. When selecting a study program, the factors orientated towards assessment of personal achievements and own attitudes towards the profession (the selected graduation exams and their results, the prestige of the profession and the leisure time likings) are not less important. The key factors of satisfaction with the selected study program relate to the fact that the study program contributes to personal development, to better employment and career prospective.  Students are satisfied with the selected study program because of favourable educational study environment, of a possibility to gain practical skills and of the applicable system of assessment.
DIDACTIC MODEL BASED ON PRINCIPLES OF CRITICAL THINKING
Authors: Kazuša Irina
Published: May 2020

In Rīga Stradiņš University chemistry study process is developed by researching different pedagogical approaches and didactic models and their application methods in order to filter out the least effective ones. The aim of this research is the development of a didactic model of the medical chemistry course. As a result of this research, it was concluded that the most suitable didactic model is the one based on principles of critical thinking. Critical thinking principles behind this didactic model are purposefulness, information selection and analysis, critical reading and note-making, fundamental regularity spotting and awareness of one's own knowledge limitations. These principles raise their level of individual work culture by emphasizing responsibility for their choices and decisions are taken and also develop dialogue culture and tolerant attitude towards others. Suitability of methods based on critical thinking principles and their combinations depend on reachable goals. Reading, lectures, and the use of online resources are effective for obtaining knowledge, solving problems and involving students in the cognition process but are less suitable for developing skills and gaining experience. Discussions and practical exercises, on the other hand, are suitable for gaining study experience and developing skills and reflection. By mastering critical thinking principles, students learn to understand the specific situation from different aspects, to generalize and to carry over understanding from familiar situations to new.
TUTOR`S ROLES AND PERFORMANCES IN MODERN HUMAN ANATOMY COURSE SUPPORTED BY VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Kazoka Dzintra , Pilmane Mara
Published: May 2020

Dynamical development of technologies changes not only education system in medicine at Rīga Stradiņš University, but there are a lot of performances in roles of the tutors, their skills and knowledge. The aim of this study was to investigate how the use of the 3D virtual dissection table “Anatomage”, like a platform for teaching of the students, transforms the tutor’s roles. In years 2016-2019 ten tutors learned the virtual technology well enough to utilize it in the practical classes and to integrate new, modern content into Human Anatomy curriculum at Department of Morphology. Tutors used virtual dissection platform and tools for a variety of purposes and in many ways. New technology helped tutors to develop topics with more interactive, complex tasks and collaboration among students, promoted required assessment methods and student self-assessment. Based on the variety of roles played by the Human Anatomy tutor in this virtual experience, through the focus groups we were fixed four main tutor’s roles types (technical, pedagogical, social and leadering). Variations in the usage of the “Anatomage” offered and reflected important performances, differences and divergences in tutors and their`s beliefs about the utility of this technology in the study course.
PROFESSIONAL ROLES OF A DANCE TEACHER AND THEIR ANALYSIS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Jegere Paula
Published: May 2020

Dance teachers fulfil different roles in their daily work. It reflects as a need to act according to the circumstances that appear as a part of work process. If the economic situation in a certain country is unstable then more professionals are urged to obtain additional knowledge to use skills necessary for the development and sustainability of the profession. Skills that are often provided by other specialists in a different field of work. First of all the roles that are fulfil in a daily work need to be acknowledged and supported – denial of these roles can influence professional work/activity. Then according to the financial status occurs roles of secondary meaning, not used in the daily professional activities but rather occasionally. The recognition of one’s professional roles and their variability may take place in the higher education study process, when students realize and are motivated to obtain more information and knowledge/skills to expand their professional work. The aim of this article is to analyse professional roles of students in different higher education dance programs. The aim is carried out in the analysis of literature and on it’s base promoted evaluation indicators and levels of professional roles realized by dance teachers. A questionnaire is designed on a basis of these indicators and levels and offered for approbation to students in higher education dance programs in Latvian Academy of Music, Liepaja University, Latvian Academy of Culture
INTERNALIZATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION AS A PART OF A UNIVERSITY INTERNALIZATION STRATEGY
Authors: Lopukhova Yulia , Makeeva Elena , Kuzovenkova Kseniya
Published: May 2020

The internationalization of University teacher education is very important today since teachers have to prepare students for living and working in the new global world. To prepare students for the globalization of the society, university teachers should have the opportunity to gain international experience – from traditional studies and internships to summer schools and degree theses abroad, blended learning formats, buddy programmes, international field trips to preparing English-language degree programmes together with international colleagues. In this paper the authors describe the IDUTE programme (International Dimension of University Teacher Education) designed to enhance the international dimensions of various components of University teacher education programmes, to transform courses in order to facilitate change and improvement in reaching the internationalization goals of their work and to help provide University teachers with greater global competence. This paper details the nature and specifics of the IDUTE programme and provides details of the programme’s outcomes and results. The authors have done extensive research to determine both the existing international content and programme practices for University teacher education and perceived needs for improvement. The IDUTE programme promotes internationalisation among technical teachers and students and expands intercultural competence into their studies and career through creation and development of separate 16/36/72-hour modules on international activities of University Teachers.
DOCUMENTS REGULATING THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING OF MUSIC PERFORMERS IN LITHUANIA AND INTERNATIONALLY: DIRECTIONS, CHARACTERISTICS AND SHORTCOMINGS
Authors: Daucianskaite Agne , Zydziunaite Vilma
Published: May 2020

Here is lack of clarity in documentation regarding music performers’ training in Lithuania and internationally. Here is lack of information and research-based knowledge regarding strategies, methods, philosophies, competencies and etc., regarding music performers’ training. So why it seems for society as “for granted” and that is based on personal talents that are heritage. Also here is lack of documents on requirements for teachers, who prepare the music performers. The aim of the study is to discuss the issue of music performers’ training and education regarding orientations, directions, characteristics and other peculiarities with the focus on a current training and education situation. The study is based on document analysis. Documents on musicians’ training, which exist in Lithuania and internationally, they lack precision, clarity, specificity in terms of specializations, instruments, levels of achievement(s), specifications for performance assessment, and levels of professionalism achieved. Most of the documents are generic, politicized, and their content is deliberative about how it must be, what shows that documents do not rely on empirical research evidence within the practical reality, and are not oriented to realistic ways, how to achieve the specific results that reflect the quality of musical performance.
DIAGNOSIS OF THE LEVEL OF FORMATION OF CONSCIOUS PARENTHOOD OF STUDENT YOUTH AS A CONDITION FOR THE PREVENTION OF SOCIAL ORPHANHOOD
Authors: Kalchenko Larysa , Ostrovska Nataliya , Kuzmenko Galyna
Published: May 2020

The article reveals the problem of the dependence of social phenomena – conscious parenthood and social orphanhood. The aim of the article is to present the results of experimental research in diagnosis of the level of creation of conscious parenting of student youth as a condition of prevention of social orphanhood in the territorial community of the city. The characteristic of the main components of the process of the formation of conscious parenthood of student youth is given, the essence of the phenomenon of social orphanhood is revealed. The main methods of this study are: methods of theoretical knowledge - analysis, synthesis, systematization, classification, generalization, focus groups, ranking method, survey methods - questioning, testing, socio-pedagogical experiment, monitoring, methods of mathematical statistics (Pearson's criterion χ2, Fisher criterion *F-test, Spearman's rank correlation coefficient). The results of the ascertaining and control stages of the experimental study on the diagnosis of the level of formation of the conscious parenthood of student youth in institutions of higher education in the cities of Lviv, Kyiv and Khmelnytsky (Ukraine) are presented.Diagnostic results of the ascertaining stage of the experiment has shown that the majority of modern Ukrainian students has a low level of knowledge and skills about conscious parenthood and they are practically not aware of the possibilities of the subjects of the territorial community of the city towards forming the youth conscious parenthood and preventing of the social orphanhood. At the formative stage of the experiment the strategy of involving and activating young students into the process of forming conscious parenthood through development and realization of social and pedagogical technology, aimed to popularization of the idea of conscious parenting among youth, is determined as a condition for precluding the Kalchenko et al., 2020.Диагностика уровня сформированности осознанного родительства студенческой молодёжи как условие превенции социального сиротства 288 phenomenon of social orphanhood, abandonment and homelessness of children. The results of the control phase of the experiment have confirmed the effectiveness of the developed and tested social-pedagogical technology and have shown a positive dynamics of changes in the level of formation of the conscious parenthood of students of the higher education institutions experimental groups for all indicators of cognitive and value-based behavioural criteria.
SERVICE-LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: EXPERIENCES OF IMPLEMENTATION IN LITHUANIA
Authors: Gruslytė Monika
Published: May 2020

The paper presents a review of the experiences in introducing service-learning as philosophy of, approach to and method of higher education in a number of universities in Lithuania over the latter years. The socio-cultural and educational adaptation of the concept that mainly originated in the USA primarily found the soil for being embedded in Siauliai University and the cases of continuing to present-day application of service-learning in Lithuanian environment of higher education as well as major approaches and principles that lead to and create unique experiences of Lithuanian higher education institutions contribute to enriching and enhancing higher education practices with students’ competences and skills in bridging theory and practice, acquiring agency that potentially leads to a positive social change.The aim of the investigation is to display the overviewed experiences of Lithuanian universities in embedding service-learning reaching for improved students’ competences and skills as well as increased social awareness and agency.The review demonstrates the experiences in adapting the concept of service-learning to European and Lithuanian socio-educational situation as well as the living need in updating, adjusting and revitalising service-learning as an educational innovation to meet the expectations set for higher education and challenges faced in real-world practice.
SIGNIFICANCE OF DIGITAL COMPETENCE OF THE SPECIALIST OF AUTO TRANSPORT PROFILE IN PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Authors: Kovalchuk Vasyl , Soroka Valerii , Zaika Artem
Published: May 2020

Every day modern technology is radically changing various industries at ever faster paces. The modern era of innovation is accompanied by a number of inventions and know-how – from robotization of production to the introduction of artificial intelligence at state levels.An important component of the training of future specialists in vocational education is the formation of digital competency which involves the ability and ability of the logical and systemic use of digital technologies.The automotive industry is currently undergoing structural changes due to the rapid development and implementation of modern digital technologies such as programmed electric vehicles, unmanned vehicles, robotic mechanisms for controlling mechanisms, remote control and contactless operations.The purpose of the study is a theoretical justification and experimental study of the levels of digital competence formation of future specialists in the automotive industry.To achieve the goal of the study, the following methods were used: analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalization, questioning.The article analyzes the features of the formation and development of digital competence of a motor transport specialist in the process of their preparation in vocational education institutions of developed countries.In the study the total number of respondents was 72 participants. The study was conducted on the basis of the results obtained in the process of questioning graduate students of the specialty "Transport" at the Professional and Pedagogical College of the Glukhov National Pedagogical University named after Alexander Dovzhenko. Based on the results of the questionnaire, the level of digital competency of future specialists in the automotive industry was established.The obtained results allow us to identify some problems in the formation and development of digital competence in the preparation of a motor transport specialist in vocational education institutions.
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL READINESS OF STUDENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Khilya Anna , Kolosova Olena , Sarancha Irina , Kazmirchuk Natala
Published: May 2020

In this article, we analyze the modern approaches to the formation of the educational policy of the state of Ukraine on inclusion issues; we partially touch upon the issues of teaching “normotypical” children, children with special educational needs (as defined in the legislation of Ukraine), and “normotypical” children with “situational deviations”. Based on the analysis of the processes of perception and implementation of inclusion in the educational environment, we consider the process of training future specialists using democratic training methods. With the help of such methods, we introduce, as an element of preparation, students' self-development and self-awareness of themselves as individuals who are ready for “open” questions, democratic dialogue. We believe that this is an indicator of the teacher’s professional readiness to “accept” children with special educational needs.The main methods of our research are a theoretical analysis of inclusive education issues, preparing students for work in a “democratic” school; observation, conversation, questionnaires, study of the experience of preparing students for work in an inclusive education.As a result, we highlighted the organizational and pedagogical conditions that allow to: increase the level of professional readiness of students; create the most favorable conditions for the development of inclusive education.
STUDYING THE DEVELOPMENT FACTORS OF STUDENTS’ CREATIVITY BASED ON Q-METHODOLOGY
Authors: Kazarenkov Vyacheslav , Thuy Bui , Kazarenkova Tatyana , Kameneva Galina
Published: May 2020

In educational science today, there are many studies on the factors associated with students' creativity using various research methods. A new feature of our current study is to use Q-methodology to explore the teacher's perspective on the factors influencing students' creativity in the teaching process. We investigated the views of 42 lecturers working at three universities in Vietnam including Hanoi National University of Education, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, National University of Civil Engineering. Results of Q-sort implementation of participants are processed using a special software dedicated to Q-methodology – Ken-Q Analysis version 1.0.6. The results of the study indicated that there are two factors affecting the development of the students' creativity. Factor 1 extracted was named as the psychological characteristics of the students themselves. Factor 1 with an eigenvalue of 22.79 accounted for 54% of the study variance and consisted of 23  lecturers defining for this factor. Factor 2 was named as characteristics of the teaching activity of teachers. It accounted for 8% of the study variance with an eigenvalue of 3.38 and contained 19 lecturers. These factors accounted for 62% of the total study variance. The results are considered as important suggestions for teachers and students to achieve the purpose of developing creative personalities. Moreover, this also is an instruction for educational managers to improve the quality of education at universities.
"LEARN HOW TO FALL, STAND UP AND DEMAND" A BOOK ON A STRUCTURED INCLUSIVE JUDO PROGRAM AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE INCLUSION OF AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER CHILDREN
Authors: Nanou Andromachi , Giatrakou Andromachi , Maistrellis Avgerinos
Published: May 2020

The book presents the method and results of the Structured Inclusive Judo Program (SI _Judo) specifically designed to include children or adults with   Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in basic Gokyo Judo lessons. It is important to note that Senpai of ASD children in Judo lessons were members of therapeutic community who  were practicing in Judo during their therapy. The SI_ Judo has been implemented for 6 months, at a once weekly frequency, in the informal learning environment of “School for All: Tokei Maru” of Include in Thessaloniki Greece, with positive effects on specific psychosocial and psychomotor skills for ASD participants. The effects of SI_Judo ​​ascertained after SI-Judo educational intervention to two ASD children. According to the research methodology, the effects of SI_Judo ​​had been investigated by interviews and questionnaires of parents of ASD children, Senpai calendars and independent and participating observation protocols.  According to parents interviews “SI_Judo was a window in their children world” or   Si _Judo   supported the ASD child to find his position in family and local community”.  According the results of Si_Judo the program ​​is suggested as an alternative intervention not only for ASD children or adults but for people of vulnerable groups. Judo is categorized as a sport that exercises the mind along with the body. As it has been defined by Jigoro Kano, Judo is based on the principle of maximum efficiency and as such, functions positively at many levels at the same time.  According to results of the SI_judo, Judo could be approached as a kind of intervention to enhance ASD children psychosocial and psychomotor skills. The SI_Judo program “Learn How to fall, Stand Up and Demand” were funded by “Support Points” of big Foundations in Greece.
AUTOMATED DIMENSIONING OF ASSEMBLY STRUCTURES OF MACHINE TOOLS BY USING COMPENSATORS
Authors: Lengerov Angel , Salapateva Silviya
Published: May 2020

The article presents the results of the obtained dependencies for determination of the dimensions and the number of compensators in assembling units of machine tools. An algorithm for automated dimensioning with non-adjustable compensators has been developed.The non-adjustable compensators are parts that are pre-fabricated with different dimensions. In the assembly process, that one is used providing the set size of the initial link in the particular configuration of the constituent links. The initial conditions for dimensioning the compensator are the results of the constructive design of the assembly with CAD products. As a result of this design, the nominal dimensions of all the parts of structural consideration are determined and under the condition to achieve the nominal size of the initial link. The tolerances and limiting dimensions of the parts, excluding those of the compensator, are chosen by the designer-constructor according to the functional purpose of the parts and the technological capabilities of the methods for their manufacture. This does not require limitations of the dimensional analysis but functional and cost-effective accuracy of the parts is taken into account. Dimensioning is done by applying a series of procedures, which are discussed in detail in the paper and the number of compensators by groups is determined. Based on the applied procedures is proposed an algorithm for sizing the units of machine with non-adjustable compensators. The tolerance for manufacturing the compensators shall be symmetrical in relation to the nominal dimension. On the basis of the dependencies obtained for the dimensions and the distribution of the compensators in groups, an algorithm and software for automated dimensioning of the structures with non-adjustable compensators can be created.
MODERN SOCIETY BUILDING THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION IN LITHUANIAN AFTER 1918
Authors: Maumevičienė Dainora , Maksvytytė Jūratė
Published: May 2020

The development of the modern state of Lithuania after the declaration of independence on February 16th, 1918 triggered many changes both in the development of the state and processes related to modern society building. Education and the opening of modern university in Lithuania was closely related to historical, social and political changes. The occupation of Vilnius and the transfer of the most important state governing and state developing institutions to Kaunas as the temporary capital of Lithuania was closely related to the establishment of Lithuanian University in Kaunas in 1922. The society was also impacted by the socio-historical context since some members of the society took an active part processes of the emergence of the Lithuanian University as the establishment of modern system of higher education in Lithuania. Taking into consideration not only the historical context and the approaching celebration of one hundred years of the opening of modern Lithuanian University in Kaunas in 2022, this article aims to discuss processes, factors and context that made prerequisites for the development of modern university in Lithuania in Kaunas in 1922 that, in turn, influenced the development of modern society and nation with a specific focus on its identity.
DEVELOPMENT OF SERVICE QUALITY FOR STUDY PROGRAMME ‘THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE’
Authors: Veseta Una , Svētiņa Karīna , Onževs Oskars
Published: May 2020

Higher education institutions try to provide best quality study and services in order to satisfied student. The purpose of this paper is to develop recommendations to improve service quality for study programme ‘Therapeutic massage’ (EQF study level 5). The standard questionnaire SERVQUAL (five dimensions - reliability, assurance, tangibles, empathy and responsiveness), emphasizing on measuring the gap between level of current and expected service quality was used. In total 122 students (94% of study programme`s students) have participated in research. The study examines the validity of SERVQUAL in assessing students` satisfaction with study programme. Reliability Coefficient Cronbach's Alpha 0.884. The research found that in the study programme there is a gap of current and expected service quality in dimensions empathy (gap mean score -0.28), tangibles (gap mean score -0.38), responsiveness (gap mean score -0.30) indicating that development need to be implemented to enhance the service quality. Based on the research results obtained, recommendations for improvement of service quality were developed.
FORMATION OF FUTURE KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS’ ETHNOCULTURAL COMPETENCE IN NON-FORMAL ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE GROUPS
Authors: Sulaieva Nataliia , Hnizdilova Olena , Palekha Olha
Published: May 2020

The purpose of the paper is to identify the role and place of non-formal artistic and creative groups in the process of formation of future kindergarten teachers’ ethnocultural competence. Ethnocultural competence is considered by authors as an essential component of future kindergarten teachers’ vocational training in condition of modern challenges, which Ukrainian society faces nowadays. The complex of theoretical and empirical research methods (literature analysis, interview, experiment, etc.) was used. The obtained results show positive dynamics of formation of future kindergarten teachers’ ethnocultural competence after receiving non-formal education in artistic and creative groups at higher educational institution.
METHODS FOR EVALUATING THE USE OF DIFFERENT APPROACHES OF ORGANIZING THE PROCESS OF TEACHING STUDENTS
Authors: Ziborova Viktorija , Kataļņikova Sabina , Zagulova Diana , Prokofjeva Natalya
Published: May 2020

Control over any process of human activity is carried out by evaluating its result. In the field of education, the goal is, as a rule, to check the effectiveness of one or another pedagogical approach to solving the set task. For this purpose, a pedagogical experiment is planned and carried out. First, the analysis of the problem is carried out and the participants of the experiment are determined, control and experimental groups of approximately equal number and level of preparedness are formed. Further, the researched pedagogical approach is implemented, the results obtained are studied and evaluated, and conclusions are drawn. Research was conducted at the Department of Software Engineering and involved its students, as well as teachers of Riga Technical University and Baltic International Academy.  Authors have studied the impact of introducing extended course content, interdisciplinary communications and feedback in teacher-student interaction. Computer training systems, a semantic network, and statistical analysis were used as assessment methods. Research aim of this article offers an overview of methods of assessing quality of education and their comparison in order to select the best one for conducting a pedagogical experiment, which were used in Riga Technical University.
FINNISH PRIMARY AND PRESCHOOL TEACHERS REFLECTING ON GENERIC SKILLS: HELSINKI UNIVERSITY GRADUATES’ PERCEPTIONS
Authors: Ruokonen Inkeri Maria , Sepp Anu
Published: May 2020

Lately there has been much interest in how university level studies develop students’ generic skills and to what extent university education meets the requirements of working life. Generic skills are needed in every profession and field. The term has been widely used during the past few decades due to the rapid change in society and working life. In order to develop teacher education in Finland, several research projects have been launched. The aim of this research was to find out preschool and primary school teachers’ perceptions to what extent and what kind of generic skills their teacher’s pedagogical studies had supported most. The data used in this study was collected electronically by E-lomake that was distributed through different social media channels. The received answers of induction phase teachers (n = 23) were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. To gain a better insight, two of the respondents were also interviewed and the answers analysed qualitatively.The results revealed that in general the respondents found that the attained generic skills helped them to cope with working life. Communication in a foreign language, acting in a multicultural environment, digital and communicative skills, and coping with stress were mentioned as not relevant or needing more attention.
ON THE ISSUE OF TRAINING CADETS IN UNIVERSITIES OF THE PENAL SYSTEM FOR ANTI-CORRUPTION ACTIVITIES
Authors: Nikolaev Sergey , Godunov Igor , Romanov Kirill
Published: May 2020

Service in the penal correction system refers to activities with specific corruption risks associated with empowering employees to execute criminal sentences. This requires special training and professional development, motivation, special competencies and values that can effectively combat corruption.A generalization of the results of the theory, methodology and practice of preparing for anti-corruption activities made it possible to identify and justify the principles of training cadets at higher educational institutions of the UIS for anti-corruption activities. The methodological basis for the development of a theoretical justification for preparing cadets for anti-corruption activities was the humanistic, systemic, axiological and activity approaches. The preparation of cadets of UIS universities for anti-corruption activities requires the formation of a system of values and value orientations that determine their informed choice of anti-corruption behavior and make official activities resistant to external factors and influences. The effectiveness of preparing cadets for anti-corruption activities is achieved by the consistency of the formed value orientations, the emerging needs for their satisfaction and the integrity of law-abiding behavior. The content of training cadets should be consistent and aimed at developing qualities that will allow them to effectively perform their duties in conditions of increased corruption risks.
PRACTICE AND PERSPECTIVES OF IMPLEMENTATION OF LAW STUDY COURSES IN FACULTIES OF LAW IN UNIVERSITIES OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Authors: Vilks Andrejs , Kipane Aldona
Published: May 2020

The dynamism of social processes, the continuous development of elements of the legal system, including innovations within the legal framework, the ongoing reform of law enforcement institutions and bodies, diversity of national and international legal practices, transformation of legal culture forms, including its deformations, define the need for developing of qualitative law study programmes (Bachelor, Master, PhD). Legal professionals need regularly to improve their legal knowledge and to ensure successive professional development. The qualitative implementation practice of study courses of law science and the prospects of their implementation are one of the key elements for the development of a democratic, legal and socially responsible state. Research aim: to identify the current practice of implementation of law science curricula and of study courses by modelling their potential development trends according to perspective social-economic development of society. Research methods: research of legal sources and literature, the Internet resources, modelling approach.