bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Selection in sugarcane families with artificial neural networks
Authors: Brasileiro Bruno Portela , Marinho Caillet Dornelles , Costa Paulo Mafra de Almeida , Cruz Cosme Damião , Peternelli Luiz Alexandre , Barbosa Márcio Henrique Pereira
Published: May 2015

The objective of this study was to evaluate Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) applied in an selection process within sugarcane families. The best ANN model produced no mistake, but was able to classify all genotypes correctly, i.e., the network made the same selective choice as the breeder during the simulation individual best linear unbiased predictor (BLUPIS), demonstrating the ability of the ANN to learn from the inputs and outputs provided in the training and validation phases. Since the ANN-based selection facilitates the identification of the best plants and the development of a new selection strategy in the best families, to ensure that the best genotypes of the population are evaluated in the following stages of the breeding program, we recommend to rank families by BLUP, followed by selection of the best families and finally, select the seedlings by ANN, from information at the individual level in the best families.
An efficient shoot regeneration system for medicinally important Elephantopus scaber Linn.
Authors: Abraham Jyothi , Thomas T. Dennis
Published: May 2015

An efficient protocol for the rapid micropropagation of medicinally important Elephantopus scaber has been standardized using cotyledonary node explants. Direct multiple shoot induction was observed when the cotyledonary node explants at various age groups were cultured on MS medium supplemented with various plant growth regulators. The highest shoot induction was obtained when the cotyledonary node explants from 20-day-old seedlings were cultured on MS medium supplemented with 1.5 mg L-1 TDZ and 0.5 mg L-1 NAA. On this medium, 98% of the cultures responded, with an average number of 33.7 shoots per explant. The highest frequency of rooting (100%) and mean number of roots (3.3 per shoot) were observed when the shoots were transferred to MS medium supplemented with 1.0 mg L-1 IBA. The plantlets raised in vitro were acclimatized and transferred to soil with a 92% success rate. The protocol described here may be utilized for multiplication and conservation of elite clones of E. scaber.
Brazilian biodiversity for ornamental use and conservation
Authors: Romão Roberto , Martinelli Gustavo , Crepaldi Iara , Martinez-Laborde Juan Bautista
Published: May 2015

The exuberance of Brazilian flora has caused admiration since the arrival of the first navigators. Fifteen to twenty percent of plant species estimated for the planet are found in this country. Plant genetic resources are part of biodiversity with potential for use by human populations, and are linked to the culture of the people, establishing the traditional use or enabling an innovative use. In Brazil, the landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx was a pioneer in collecting, using, valuing and preserving native species that have been admired since the 16th century, although they were neglected in the following centuries due to the valuation of ornamental plants from Europe. Between 1930 and 1960, he carried out landscaping projects that became emblematic for the development of landscaping in the 20th century. The analysis of the trajectory of the landscape architect, the 22 projects he carried out during that period, as well as the genebank structured by him, reveal significant numbers in terms of conservation.
Indução do amadurecimento de peras 'Rocha' submetidas à baixa temperatura e à aplicação de etileno
Authors: Martin Mariuccia Schlichting de , Steffens Cristiano André , Amarante Cassandro Vidal Talamini do , Hendges Marcos Vinicius , Antoniolli Lucimara Rogéria , Denardi Vinicio
Published: May 2015

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito da exposição ao frio e da aplicação de etileno, em diferentes períodos, sobre o amadurecimento e a qualidade de peras 'Rocha'. Foram conduzidos dois experimentos. No experimento 1, foram avaliados quatro períodos de exposição a 3ºC (0, 14, 28 e 42 dias) e o efeito da aplicação de 100 ppm de C2H4 por um e dois dias. No experimento 2, foram testados cinco períodos de exposição a 3ºC (0, 15, 30, 45 e 60 dias). No experimento 1, o aumento do período de frio de 14 para 28 dias ocasionou maior amarelecimento da casca e aumento das taxas respiratória e de produção de etileno. Em todos os tratamentos, os frutos apresentaram menor firmeza de polpa e de força para penetração da polpa, em comparação ao controle; no entanto, apresentaram textura adequada para consumo após sete dias em condição ambiente. No experimento 2, a firmeza de polpa, a força para penetração da polpa, a cor verde da casca e a acidez titulável diminuiram com o aumento do período de frio. A exposição dos frutos ao frio de 3ºC, por 15 dias, e a aplicação de 100 ppm de C2H4, por dois dias, são indicadas para induzir o amadurecimento de peras 'Rocha'.
Tuberculosis axillary lymph node coexistent breast cancer in adjuvant treatment: case report
Authors: Bromberg Silvio Eduardo , Amaral Paulo Gustavo Tenório do
Published: May 2015

Coexistence of breast cancer and tuberculosis is rare. In most cases, involvement by tuberculosis occurs in axillary lymph nodes. We report a case of a 43-years-old patient who had undergone adenomastectomy and left sentinel lymph node biopsy due to a triple negative ductal carcinoma. At the end of adjuvant treatment, the patient had an atypical lymph node in the left axilla. Lymph node was excised, and after laboratory analysis, the diagnosis was ganglion tuberculosis. The patient underwent treatment for primary tuberculosis. The development of these two pathologies can lead to problems in diagnosis and treatment. An accurate diagnosis is important to avoid unnecessary surgical procedures.
Technical visit: ICOLD 2013, Seattle, USA: technical tour TT4 Cushman Hydro Project
Authors: Williamson Tracey
Published: May 2015

This paper summarises the technical tour undertaken by a member of the British Dam Society in the international group of International Committee on Large Dams (ICOLD) 2013 attendees. The tour group travelled to the Cushman Hydro Project dams to the west of Seattle, where the dams are located in the Olympic National Park.
Analytical investigation on the seismic performance of slabs in RC frame joints
Authors: Ahmed Saddam M. , Gunasekaran Umarani , MacRae Gregory A.
Published: May 2015

Analytical investigations were carried out to investigate the effect of slabs in accurately capturing the non-linear cyclic response of slab–beam–column subassemblies. The analyses were performed using the finite-element program Ruaumoko, employing only default or typical material constitutive models and behaviour mechanisms in order to assess analysis capabilities without the need for additional modelling techniques or program modifications. Verification of the model was carried out covering a wide range of conditions including interior and exterior beam–column subassemblies. It is shown that the computational analysis can achieve good accuracy in determining the strength, deformation response, energy dissipation and beam elongation/relaxation of reinforced concrete (RC) slab–beam–column subassemblies under seismic loading conditions.
Does industry close the loop?
Authors: Slowak Andre P , Regenfelder Max
Published: May 2015

The sustainment of ‘value’ beyond products’ first-use life cycles can promote a circular and more environmentally sound economy. This includes the recovery of raw materials after a new product's end of life. More specifically, high-tech products contain manifold scarce resources such as rare earth metals, precious metals and semi-conductors. Society regards such metals as an important economic resource, underpinning the competitive advantage of national economies. This paper analyses whether industry has developed appropriate recycling process technologies for selected ‘critical metals’. The study runs a quantitative patent analysis, and identifies highly precise search terms from a qualitative expert literature review. Findings suggest that industry has begun closing the loop for certain metals and that technology suppliers, if approximated by patent output, arise mainly from Asian countries. The patent count also provides insight into the recent global metals recycling and recovery technology landscape, namely, its dynamics and top applicants.
Trastornos temporomandibulares: algunas consideraciones de su etiología y diagnóstico
Authors: Tirado Amador Lesbia Rosa
Published: May 2015

Resumen. Los trastornos temporomandibulares (ttm) constituyen una afecciónque provoca síntomas como dolor, lo cual es uno de los principales motivos deconsulta odontológica. Sin embargo, con frecuencia los pacientes en los estadiosiniciales ignoran la sintomatología, o es quizá en una etapa más avanzada que decidenacudir a consulta, ya sea por presentar dolor incapacitante en regiones delsistema gnático o como consecuencia del escaso conocimiento en la comunidadsobre estos trastornos. Estas dos situaciones promueven muchas veces la evolucióndesfavorable y la complicación del cuadro clínico, que es sin duda competencia delárea de odontología. Aunado a lo anterior, los ttm suelen compartir con otras enfermedadesalgunos signos, síntomas y factores asociados a su etiología. Por esto,el odontólogo general sin especialidad se enfrenta al reto de atender en su consultadiaria a pacientes que pueden mostrar alguna de las manifestaciones de ttm duranteuna evaluación odontológica de rutina o por otro motivo. Debido a lo anterior,los odontólogos generales deben tener conocimiento y acceso a informaciónque posibilite el desarrollo de habilidades y competencias básicas, para identificarfactores etiológicos asociados con ttm y registrar información pertinente que contribuyacon el diagnóstico temprano, con el fin de evitar la pérdida de tiempo yorientar al paciente hacia la atención especializada de manera más oportuna.
Stainless Steel: Material Facts for the Orthodontic Practitioner
Authors: Arango Santander Santiago , Luna Ossa Claudia María
Published: May 2015

Abstract. Stainless steel is one of the most widely used materials in current orthodontics.Archwires, brackets, bands, ligatures, tubes, among other appliances, aremanufactured using different types of this alloy. The first evidence of the use ofthis alloy in the orthodontic field dates back to the mid-1920s, when it was introducedas a material to manufacture wires. The alloy has ever since gained popularityamong orthodontists and its further development has led to its widespread usein today’s different orthodontic techniques. Despite being available for more than80 years, and the fact that most orthodontists use it on a daily basis, there is still alack of knowledge about the basic principles, composition, and properties of thismaterial by these professionals. Therefore, the purpose of this literature review isto discuss the main characteristics and properties of stainless steel that are usefulin the orthodontic practice for orthodontists to take advantage of this remarkablematerial.
Comparación de las manifestaciones periodontales en una muestra de consumidores de chimú y cigarrillo en Villavicencio, Colombia
Authors: Forero Diana , Espinosa Edgar , Pinzón Castro Luis Alexys
Published: May 2015

Resumen. Introducción: el tabaco de mascar, conocido en Colombia como chimú,tiene como principio activo la nicotina, alcaloide líquido, oleoso e incoloro queatraviesa la mucosa bucal, factor desencadenante y agravante de enfermedades periodontales.El propósito de este estudio fue determinar la diferencia en pacientesque consumen tabaco mascado (chimú), en comparación con un grupo de fumadoresde cigarrillo y un grupo de no consumidores. Métodos: estudio de casos ycontroles anidado en un corte transversal, con muestra por conveniencia de 90sujetos (18-40 años). Se hizo un examen intraoral que incluía periodontograma eíndice de placa bacteriana O’Leary, para clasificar la enfermedad periodontal segúnla Academia Americana de Periodoncia y las retracciones gingivales segúnMiller. Resultados: en total, un 26,7% de los sujetos que consumían chimú presentóenfermedad periodontal; 73,3%, gingivitis; 63,3%, retracciones gingivales, y 40%,hiperplasia gingival. En pacientes fumadores, un 63,3% presentó enfermedad periodontal;36,7%, gingivitis; 26,7%, recesiones gingivales, y 20%, hiperplasia gingival.En pacientes no consumidores de tabaco, se encontró que 3,3% presentabaenfermedad periodontal; 96,7%, gingivitis; 20%, retracciones gingivales, y 16,6%,hiperplasias gingivales. Asociación entre chimú y cigarrillo: enfermedad periodontal(p = 0,004, or 0,21 ic 95% 0,70-0,631), gingivitis (p = 0,004 or 4,75 ic 95%1,58-14,24), retracciones gingivales (p = 0,004, or 4,75 ic 95% 1,58-14,24), hiperplasiagingival (valor p: 0,091). Conclusiones: consumir chimú es menos nocivo quefumar, en cuanto a la aparición de enfermedad periodontal; sin embargo, es un factorde riesgo para la aparición de gingivitis y retracciones gingivales. La hiperplasiagingival no está asociada con los hábitos de fumar o mascar chimú.
Students' Attitude Towards Learning Methods for Self-Sufficiency Development in Higher Education
Authors: Rutkiene Ausra , Tandzegolskiene Ilona
Published: May 2015

The diversity of teaching methods and the change in the teaching paradigm which emphasises a student-directed teaching and holistic approach altered the understanding of the role of the teaching/ learning methods as mediators between lecturers and students. A method is seen not only as a means to master the material of the discipline or to enhance language skills, but also as a complex tool which allows the student to adapt to teaching material, to socialize in a group, to know and evaluate oneself and to develop argumentative and critical thinking. The results show that the most common teaching methods (lecturing, explanation, narration, demonstration) are not active. Active, application and practice oriented teaching methods are relatively rare. With respect to the self-sufficient learning it turned out that students mostly see the value in the possibility to plan their study process, to observe, adjust and evaluate their learning results and process.

 
Teachers Attitude Towards Autonomous Learning in University Studies
Authors: Tandzegolskiene Ilona , Rutkiene Ausra
Published: May 2015

An appropriate and considerate choice of the study methods is an important condition for successful organization of the student learning process. A teacher can contribute to the common skills’ development and student’s autonomy by thoroughly combining various methods. This specific approach not only makes the learning process more interesting and encourages student’s participation, but is also associated with student’s responsibility, self-control and motivation, skills of learning process regulation, gained experience, learning planning and creation of appropriate learning environment.  The study shows that teachers emphasize the importance of tools, methods and teacher-student cooperation. In the discussion of the tools and methods which enhance student autonomy during the studies, it is suggested to change traditional lectures by experiments, case studies, learning from experience, scientific projects, i.e., when students are engaged into interesting and long term activities which are practice-oriented, develop knowledge and help to gain experience.

 
Personal Change of Social Work Students through Establishing the Relationships in Professional Practice
Authors: Bagdonaite-Stelmokiene Ramune , Zydziunaite Vilma
Published: May 2015

The article presents the results of qualitative research carried out with 53 social work students in Lithuania. The research focused on the personal change in social work students taking place during the professional practice in which students establish relationships with different participants in the practice. . The use of unstructured reflection as a data collection method enabled students to remember, think over and put their practice experiences in writing. The data were analysed by applying grounded theory (Strauss & Corbin, 1990). Findings revealed that social work students differently experience the establishment of relationships in the professional practice. These experiences lead to students’ professional growth and personal change. The findings provide an opportunity to deepen the knowledge about students’ experiences of relationships. These new experiences can promote students’ self-awareness, the change of worldviews, beliefs and values as well as adding the new trends for the analysis of goals in professional practice of social work.

 
Essay as a Form of Final Control (Exam) for Master's Degree Students
Authors: Nesyna Svetlana Vadimovna
Published: May 2015

The important goal of Russian universities is development of Master's Degree Programs. It requires profound changes in educational content and methods. This work presents the experience in approbation of essay as a form of exam in education of 20 students of Master Program "Preschool education". In our study we suppose that using the essay helps to reduce negative effects of traditional forms of control and activates self-development of participants. The incomplete sentences technique as a data-gathering tool was applied after the exam. According to the results, creation of essay contributes to generalization and understanding, comprehension of the problem information, makes cognitive and metacognitive processes more active. Such form of final control gives psychological comfort, creates a situation of success. It strengthens needs for autonomy, competence, relatedness, which are sources of internal motivation as the basis of subjectness and self-development tendency. 
The Promotion of Cross-Curricular Problem Solving Abilities of Pre-Service Science Teachers through Cooperative Learning
Authors: Peciuliauskiene Palmira , Dapkus Dalius
Published: May 2015

Inquiry-based science teaching (IBST) can be realized with a help of different educational technologies. An educational project carried out at Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences used a framework of cross-curricular (biology, chemistry and physics) learning content, learning concepts (learning through cooperation, PBL) and learning method (a nine phase cycle of project activities with self-evaluation at the end of each phase). A case study of application of cross-curricular relationships while teaching pre-service science (biology, chemistry and physics) teachers at Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences was carried out. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used, together with observation of activities of 120 respondents (pre-service teachers) in learning through cooperation. The results revealed that PBL based on cross-curricular content provided suitable conditions for reaching higher levels of problem solving abilities. 
Linking Theory and Practice in Business Study Process
Authors: Lapina Gundega
Published: May 2015

The research paper presents a teaching methodology of Innovation management by using a practical innovation management assessment on-line tool.  Empirical study is made with a group of business students, and the results of the research are presented for discussion.

The theoretical part of the paper is based on desk research on innovation assessment methods and IMP³rove as one of them. IMP³rove is an on-line assessment and benchmarking platform for a comprehensive assessment of companies’ innovation management.

The practical part of the research is focusing on a case study in the RISEBA University.   The use of the IMP³rove platform is integrated in the study process. IMP³rove platform is used for academic purposes to link innovation management theory and practice. The latest two years students’ feedback on the IMP³rove assessment method and its usefulness as a learning method are summarized and analyzed, and proposed for discussion and further improvements.

 
University Professors' Epistemic Authority Assessment in Actual and Time-Remote Interaction
Authors: Blumberga Solveiga
Published: May 2015

The epistemological aspect of knowledge is described as a subject of psychology and pedagogy studies, students’ views about learning or acquisition of knowledge and learning skills, role of experience in which knowledge is construed. Epistemic authority is related to the social context, interaction within this context in which transmission and exchange of knowledge take place and which is studied in the concept of social epistemology. Studies into epistemological views of students reveal the specifics of academic areas: students may have views about knowledge in general, this influences their behaviour, but they may differ in academic areas. Epistemic authority was explained as an essential factor in the process of acquisition of knowledge in schools and universities. An empirical study consisting of two stages was conducted to investigate student-perceived epistemic authority of university professors. Research target is to find out the level of assessment of perceived epistemic authority of university professors in the student and graduate samples and in study area groups. Author use epistemic authority research methodology, which include survey - Epistemic Authority Scale. A comparison of the results on the level of the sample shows that the results of study one  and two are similar to the results obtained in the original study, and this, in general, suggests similar tendencies in assessment of professors’ epistemic authority regardless of cultural environment and the time distance when the measurements were made.
Promotion of Reading Interests in the Study Process at the University and Lessons in School
Authors: Ausekle Dagmāra , Kangro Ilze
Published: May 2015

The necessity of promoting reading interests in connection with the problems that have to be solved today and in near future in school, university and the society on the whole puts forward the task for the prospective teachers of literature to master not only theoretical knowledge in their study process but also to acquire skills necessary for their future pedagogical work so that they are able to choose the most suitable methodological approach for the interpretation of a literary work in each teaching/learning situation.
Creativity of Trainee Technology Teachers of the Baltic Countries as Readiness to Educate Learners Meeting the Needs of the Labor Market of the Beginning of the 21st Century
Authors: Valantinaitė Ilona
Published: May 2015

The paper analyzes the requirements for the labor market at the beginning of the 21st century, and overviews the novelties of employee assessment and selection which make a claim on the school and higher education, in particular teacher training. The priority for a creative society is a creative participant in the labor market. The needs of the multicultural market can be met by people who were brought up in a stable culture and are able to offer uniqueness and novelty, therefore, the paper focuses on the Baltic countries which are similar in their historical, political and geographical situation. The article analyzes the creativity of the trainee Technology teachers in their final years of study in the Baltic countries. Creativity breeds creativity, hence, the creativity of trainee teachers is analyzed as their readiness to educate learners who would meet the requirements of the labor market of the beginning of the 21st century. The activity of a creative person is relevant in diverse contexts from the school to the employer. Technology teachers were selected due to the particularity of their subject. In classes of home economics different school subjects are applied practically, thus the creativity of Technology teachers is becoming exclusive in the context of preparing learners for life. Relating the literature review and the data of a qualitative analysis, it can be anticipated that a creative teacher of Technologies in the Baltic countries can be an indicator of an attractive and successful school of the beginning of the 21st century.
Maritime Labor Market Demand and Career Path in Latvia
Authors: Barbare Inese
Published: May 2015

Seafaring profession has traditionally been considered a romantic profession among young people, but in today’s labour market has dramatically changed priorities of career choices. At present, the maritime industry has more than 40 thousand vacancies, in addition to the growing trend - the shipping officers with University level are particularly difficult to recruit for crew shipping companies.

The methodology: an analysis of policy documents, statistical data analysis, a secondary analysis of previous research, database analysis, surveys. The motives of choosing profession of young people were determined by economical (good salary, possibility to maintain family welfare, career possibilities and etc.), social (wish to acquire education, seafarers are valuated as specialists, and etc.) and psychological (seafarer’s work seemed to be very interesting, dream to become a captain, and etc.) factors. Both external and internal factors predetermine the choice of seafarer’s profession.
The conclusion can be done that maritime education and training institutions have to explain young people all merits of maritime profession and show possibility for them to find emotional attractiveness and realization of their interests if they choose maritime professions.
 
Principles of Sampling in Educational Research in Higher Education
Authors: Ahrens Andreas , Zascerinska Jelena
Published: May 2015

Innovation and creativity in European society are fostered via a dynamic and flexible European higher education based on the integration between education and research at all levels (Communiqué, 2009). The synergy between education and research is effeciently driven via educational research. Sampling as an element of the educational research has a two-fold role: sample size is inter-connected with statistical analysis of the data and generalisation. Against this background, little attention has been given to principles of sampling in educational research. The research question is as follows: what principles form sampling in educational research? The aim of the research is to analyse scientific literature and work out principles of sampling in educational research underpinning elaboration of a new research question for further studies in educational research. The present research involves a process of analysing the meaning of the key concept “principle”. In the empirical study, explorative research was employed. Interpretive research paradigm was used. The empirical study involved six experts from different countries in February 2013 – July 2014. The findings of the research allow drawing the conclusions on the elaborated principles of sampling in educational research. Directions of further research are proposed.
Health Literate Child: Transforming Teaching in School Health Education
Authors: Rubene Zanda , Stars Inese , Goba Liva
Published: May 2015

Health literacy and health education are reciprocally connected concepts in modern scientific discourse. Educational institutions, especially schools, are defined as one of the main arenas for the development and promotion of the child’s health literacy. Thus, health literacy, conceptualized as the outcome of school learning, becomes the aim of school health education. As concept of health literacy becomes more complicated its attainment requires more advanced and specific teaching methods, which, in its turn, demands transformations in teacher education and teachers’ professional development as well as to perceive the child as an active participant in the teaching/learning process. Good health literacy leads to the child empowerment.

 
Changes in Quality of Lithuanian Higher Education: The Aspect of Organisational Learning
Authors: Kriščiūnaitė Asta , Strakšienė Diana
Published: May 2015

This article deals with processes of change in quality of higher education in Lithuania, focusing on the aspect of organisational learning of the academic community. It is maintained that organizational learning empowers teachers of higher educational institutions  to pursue common aims, develop their competencies at individual and collective levels, adapt to the constantly changing environment and accumulate new knowledge, reflecting on their activities. These processes and their implementation are determined by modern management of the higher educational institution, promoting every member of the academic community (teacher) to become a member of the learning organisation individually and in a team. Collective knowledge created in such manner undoubtedly makes impact on quality of higher education.

 

 
The Comparative Analysis of Higher School Students’ Conflictological Culture On The Basis Of Their Left-/Right- Handedness
Authors: Shsherbakova Olga , Tatarinceva Anna
Published: May 2015

We face with different kinds of conflicts every day. The problem of the conflictological culture   of personality is urgent nowadays, because only a person with a highly developed level of the ability to avoid or successfully solve conflicts can succeed at work and in life-long learning. The European Council defined five key competences necessary for future specialists’ successful functioning in the contemporary society. The first place in this list was assigned for social competence as the ability to be responsible, able to take part in group decisions, avoid and resolve conflicts (The Symposium of the European Council. Brussels, 1996). The authors of the given research analyze the essence of the notions ”conflict”,  “conflictological culture”, as an integral quality of a person where the main stress is paid on its structural components’ content. They also  investigate different aspects of activities and psychophysiological development of left- and right-handedness of people. The empirical analysis conducted in the research presents the data obtained in the investigation  of the left- and right-handed students’ conflictological culture’s level. The Object of the research is the conflictological culture’s  level of students  at higher school. The Aim of the research is to investigate: 1) the essence of  the notions “ conflict”, “ conflictological  culture”, 2) the level of conflictological culture  of students of the 1st and 4th courses at  higher school on the basis of their left-/right—handedness. The Methods of the research are the following:1. Theoretical methods:The theoretical analysis of scientific literature on the given problem.2.Quantitative methods: questionnaires.3.The empirical analysis of obtained data.

 
Image of the University Faculty in the View of Student Teachers
Authors: Kaļķe Baiba , Baranova Sanita
Published: May 2015

In the article "Image of the University Faculty in the View of Student Teachers", the methods of survey and analysis of performance results are used to explore the image of university faculty in the experience of students of teacher education and pedagogics. An illustrative example is one of the key tools of education in pedagogics. It is significant to investigate the image of university faculty in teacher education because the university teacher also serves as a model of the professional pedagogical performance for student teachers in teacher education. The article highlights the visual image of the university teacher and their most typical personality traits that might have impacts on the future professional performance of student teachers.
Promoting Students' Self-Regulatory Learning Skills in Online Intercultural Learning
Authors: Gerulaitiene Egle , Mažeikienė Natalija
Published: May 2015

The rapid growth of online distance education has implied the need to rethink delivery structures and pedagogical practices that were once appropriate (Beldarrain, 2006). Learning and teaching in a distance learning environment is a learning method that promotes interactivity, independence, and cooperation, creates favourable conditions for the students to work independently, improves accessibility of the studies, allows successfully handling work and studies and the same time, and ensures flexibility of the studies. Self-regulation is essential to the learning process. It can help students create better learning habits and strengthen their study skills, apply learning strategies to enhance academic outcomes, monitor their performance, and evaluate their academic progress (Zumbrunn et al., 2011). For students to be successful in an online course, it is necessary to work on pedagogical instruments and scenarios. The aim of the research presented in this article is to discuss the influence of online learning and pedagogical instruments and scenarios for promoting students’ self-regulatory learning skills.
Features of Display Emotional Deprivation in Interpersonal Relations at Children of Preschool Age
Authors: Yakubova Guzal
Published: May 2015

Article is devoted to the content of deprivation. The emergence of deprivation considered in psychological research. And also article about results of the scientifically research influence emotional deprivation to development of child under school age as subject of the social relations.
Memory as a Component of Cognitive Ability Module
Authors: Firsts Juris , Robiņa Ineta , Bunne Velga
Published: May 2015

The work deals with the process specificity that affects the learning environment. The authors characterize the cognitive ability formation specificity analysing memory as its significate component. Memory as a cognitive ability formation component has great importance in the process of learning. Memory extention is a substantial component of the learning process dynamic development assurance that gives rise to innovative solutions in accordance with the changing environmental demands, and it contributes to the mission, vision and goal achievement of the named institution as well.

 

 
Creativity as a Condition for Achieving an Effective Higher Education Marketing Specialists Upbringing (Experience and Problems)
Authors: Bahmane Ludmila
Published: May 2015

This article is an attempt to describe author's experience in improving efficiency of marketing professionals’ upbringing in the scope of Latvian higher education. It is shown that the use of the algorithm, which developes students creative behavior, allows to focus them on the rapid assessment of market situation and adoption of effective marketing solutions, using modern marketing techniques, in particular - matrix methods, cluster, discriminant and screening analysis. Researched experience and potential for the application of author’s theoretical elaborations (matrix «consumers demand for creativity (originality)"), which are particularly relevant for developing creative marketing management solutions in the areas of the business, where the novelty of goods (services) may be an important competitive advantage, in a rapidly changing external environment.

 
Development and Establishment Educational and Research Pillars of the Higher Education Institution
Authors: Usmonov Botir
Published: May 2015

A good higher education system is required for overall prosperity of a nation. A tremendous growth in the higher education sector had made the researchers of higher education institutions complex. Many studies reveal that the integration of science helps to overall growth of the higher education. This study has been undertaken to identify the unity of scientific and educational processes aimed at improving the efficiency of the economy. The various factors that contribute to these educational and research areas were identified. An educational - scientific industrial complex model was derived and validated.

 
Structural Components of Creative Potential of University Pedagogical Personnel
Authors: Isyanova Alfia , Usmanova Shoira
Published: May 2015

The article deals with the specifics of professional activity of pedagogical personnel and structural components of creative potential have been marked; specific statistically significant criteria of evaluation have been found out, pedagogical reserves of educational process of improving and developing of creative potential of pedagogical personnel. Conditionally components of creative potential of pedagogical personnel have been marked, creative potential of pedagogical personnel have been evaluated. Pedagogical Pedagogical of educational process of improving and developing of creative potential of pedagogical personnel have been offered.

 
Self-Concepts of Exercise in Frail Older Adults With Heart Failure: A Literature Review
Authors: Xie Boqin , Arslanian-Engoren Cynthia
Published: May 2015

The co-occurrence of frailty and heart failure (HF) in older adults (65 years or older) can adversely affect the ability to engage in self-care management behaviors, which may alter self-concepts and decrease quality of life. Little is known about how frailty and HF influence older adults’ self-concepts or how these self-concepts affect exercise behaviors. Therefore, the aims of this literature review were to identify the self-concepts of older frail adults with HF and to identify how these self-concepts affect their exercise behaviors. Guided by the schema model of self-concept, publications before April 2013 that examined the impact of the self-concepts of older adults with HF and/or frailty on exercise behavior were reviewed. As a result, 6 articles were included. Three of the 6 articles focused on frailty, and 3 of the 6 articles focused on HF. However, no study was found that specifically examined the self-concepts of frail older adults with HF. The self-concepts of older adults with HF and/or frailty are multifaceted and include both cognitive resources (facilitating exercise) and cognitive liabilities (hindering exercise). Studies are needed to determine how the co-occurrence of frailty and HF impact self-concepts and exercise behaviors in older adults.
The Meaning of Family Nursing Intervention: What Do Acute Care Nurses Think?
Authors: Eustace Rosemary W. , Gray Bobbe , Curry Donna M.
Published: May 2015

Understanding the concept of family nursing intervention from the perspective of practicing nurses is essential for implementing a family-centered approach in the acute care context. Data from this qualitative study were analyzed using a colloquial concept analysis method derived from Rodgers’ evolutionary theory. Five main attributes of family nursing interventions were identified. Family nursing interventions were viewed as a time-limited, collaborative process, initiated and/or facilitated by nurses and directed at either the individual or the family to solve problems. The antecedents of family nursing interventions were “family assessment,” “the presence of a family-related problem,” “willingness to participate (provider and family)” and a “supportive organizational structure.” The most common consequences (outcomes) were identified as positive (good) or negative (bad) individual or family-related outcomes following a family nursing intervention. The analysis suggests that family nursing interventions are essential but variable in nature within nursing practice. In addition, the analysis implies a need for further inquiry in diverse settings to define the concept and test relationships between the antecedents and outcomes to advance nurses’ translational knowledge of culturally appropriate family nursing interventions.
Motherhood: A Discrepancy Theory
Authors: Adams Mary
Published: May 2015

Motherhood is a highly anticipated and positive event for most women. Society has constructed many ideal images of motherhood, giving women standards to live up to, and many times setting them up for disappointment. When this disappointment occurs, an emotional reaction follows, which may be fear, guilt, or shame. However, some women are able to experience this mismatch between an ideal and actual self and adapt with minimal emotional reaction. There was not a nursing theory that described this phenomenon. “Self-Discrepancy: A Theory Relating Self and Affect” (Higgins, 1987), from the psychology discipline provided concepts and definitions that could be used to derive a nursing theory. The derivation resulted in a testable mid-range theory that could have a significant impact on nursing interventions for postpartum mood disorders.
How to Accommodate Women With Mobility Limitations in Biological Studies
Authors: Walker Janiece L. , Tovar Marlene , Harrison Tracie C. , Wommack Joel
Published: May 2015

People with disabilities should be routinely included in research studies if there is no specific reason for their exclusion. Regardless, they may be inadvertently excluded because of the procedures of the study. By conducting a community-based biological study with women aging with mobility limitations, these authors gained further understanding of their accommodation needs during research participation. The women aging with mobility limitations offered specific physical, cultural, or environmental needs that could have influenced the methods, procedures, and possible outcomes involved when conducting a biological study with this community living population. The authors and participants identified methodological challenges for women with mobility impairments within three key areas: recruitment procedures, laboratory procedures, and community-based data collection. The authors propose possible solutions to these identified challenges. It is our hope that this will begin a larger dialogue on how to routinely accommodate people with disabilities in biological research studies.
Intervention Mapping Protocol for Developing a Theory-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
Authors: Song Misoon , Choi Suyoung , Kim Se-an , Seo Kyoungsan , Lee Soo Jin
Published: May 2015

Development of behavior theory–based health promotion programs is encouraged with the paradigm shift from contents to behavior outcomes. This article describes the development process of the diabetes self-management program for older Koreans (DSME-OK) using intervention mapping (IM) protocol. The IM protocol includes needs assessment, defining goals and objectives, identifying theory and determinants, developing a matrix to form change objectives, selecting strategies and methods, structuring the program, and planning for evaluation and pilot testing. The DSME-OK adopted seven behavior objectives developed by the American Association of Diabetes Educators as behavioral outcomes. The program applied an information-motivation-behavioral skills model, and interventions were targeted to 3 determinants to change health behaviors. Specific methods were selected to achieve each objective guided by IM protocol. As the final step, program evaluation was planned including a pilot test. The DSME-OK was structured as the 3 determinants of the IMB model were intervened to achieve behavior objectives in each session. The program has 12 weekly 90-min sessions tailored for older adults. Using the IM protocol in developing a theory-based self-management program was beneficial in terms of providing a systematic guide to developing theory-based and behavior outcome–focused health education programs.
Introduction to the Special Issue: Issues in Career Development and Vocational Rehabilitation for People With Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Rumrill Phillip D.
Published: May 2015

This article serves as an introduction to the special issue on multiple sclerosis (MS), which is one of the most common neurological disorders in the world. The author presents a case study of a person with MS who is attempting to retain employment while coping with the intrusive and chronic disease. Key issues related to the employment and rehabilitation of Americans with MS are highlighted.
An Overview of Multiple Sclerosis: Medical, Psychosocial, and Vocational Aspects of a Chronic and Unpredictable Neurological Disorder
Authors: Rumrill Phillip D. , Roessler Richard T.
Published: May 2015

This article presents an overview of multiple sclerosis (MS), one of the most common neurological disorders in the western hemisphere. Medical and psychosocial aspects of the disease such as causes and risk factors, diagnosis, incidence and prevalence, symptoms, courses, and treatment are described. Existing research regarding the employment outcomes and concerns of people with MS, especially the factors associated with labor force participation, is reviewed. Intervention strategies to enable individuals with MS to retain their employment are discussed such as early education on the nature of MS, advocacy-supported disclosure, and accommodation techniques for symptom management at the workplace. Important workplace accommodations include flexible work hours and work breaks, ergonomic changes in equipment to address upper and lower body limitations, and job simplification or other compensatory strategies to minimize the impact of cognitive problems on job performance.
Examining the Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Quality of Life Scale Among People With Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Fitzgerald Shawn M. , Li Jian , Rumrill Phillip D. , Bishop Malachy , Merchant William R.
Published: May 2015

Rehabilitation counseling researchers seeking to more fully understand the phenomenon of psychosocial adaptation to disability are devoting increased attention to the impact of disability on quality of life (QOL). This impact has been of particular interest among multiple sclerosis (MS) researchers. The complex etiology, unpredictable nature, and the multiple functional limitations attendant to MS have been identified as major impediments in research efforts to develop psychometrically sound and clinically sensitive tools to evaluate the impact of MS on QOL. This article presents the results of a confirmatory factor analysis of the factor structure of the Quality of Life Scale (QOLS), which has been used in several studies to evaluate the impact of MS on QOL. The QOLS was developed to assess the self-reported QOL of people with chronic pain and evaluates the degree of satisfaction with 7 distinct domains of personal and social activity. The developers’ original principal component analysis revealed a single-factor model with high levels of internal consistency reliability. It is not clear, however, how the 1-factor model fits the population of individuals with MS and how the 7 items perform in terms of their measurement of the single factor. The 1-factor structure of the QOLS did not fit the data well in this sample of individuals with MS. Subsequent model iterations that incorporated 3 error covariances provided increasingly better fit and resulted in a reasonable model fit to the data.
Application of Spectrum-Subtracted Sub-band Singular Spectrum Entropy in Sediment Thickness Measurement
Authors: Fan Di , Fan Di , Fan Di
Published: May 2015

Obtaining the wave head location and acoustic time difference with high accuracy in measuring sediment
thickness in borehole by ultrasonic is a key and hard problem. The methods available now can’t meet the precision and
noise immunity requirement. This paper utilizes the good performance of Spectrum-Subtracted sub-Band Singular Spectrum
Entropy (SSB-SSE) to process the echoes reflected from the sediment and get their wave head positions. Based on
these obtained data, acoustic time difference can be calculated, then the sediment thickness can be achieved. The results of
three typical experiments show that SSB-SSE is very suitable in locating the wave heads of thicker sediment layer’s echoes,
and it also performs well even when the echo is covered by noise.