bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Attitude towards Olympism Values of Pupils in Schools Implementing and Not Implementing Integrated Olympic Education
Authors: Šukys Saulius , Majauskienė Daiva
Published: May 2019

Research backround and hypothesis. The research focuses on school pupils’ attitudes towards Olympism values and Olympic education. We hypothesised that in schools implementing integrated Olympic education programme, pupils more associated human values with Olympism than pupils in schools where this education programme was not implemented.Research aim was to ascertain the attitude towards Olympism values of pupils in schools implementing and not implementing integrated Olympic education.Research methods. The sample included 2335 (1095 males and 1240 females) young adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 years. Pupils’ attitudes towards Olympism values were determined using the Olympic Questionnaire  (Telama et al., 2002).Research  results.  Research  results  revealed  statistically  significant  differences  towards  human  values  of Olympism (p < 0.001) and social virtues of Olympism (p < 0.001) of pupils depending on applied Olympic education programme in schools.Discussion  and  conclusions.  Our  study  revealed  that  pupils  at  schools  implementing  Integrated  Olympic Education Programme more often emphasized the importance of human and social values of Olympism compared to pupils from schools not implementing this programme. The similar differences were found when assessing the results separately for girls. Research results did not reveal differences among 13–14-year-old pupils. However, the differences were established comparing the data of older pupils. Older pupils in schools with integrated Olympic education programme more emphasized the social virtues of Olympism and the human values of Olympism.Keywords:  Olympism, attitudes towards values, Olympic education.
Early Isometric Eversion and Inversion Changes after Acute Ankle Sprains
Authors: Tankevičius Gediminas , Lankaitė Donata , Kriščiūnas Aleksandras , Skurvydas Albertas
Published: May 2019

Research background and hypothesis. Most of the methods used to monitor ankle condition after acute ankle sprains do not provide knowledge about the functional state of the ankle, which is mostly dependent on muscles and proprioception. For this purpose we used isometric testing.Research aim: to detect early isometric eversion and inversion peak torque changes after acute ankle sprains, and to compare them to the usual methods.Research methods. The subjects were 80 athletes with acute grade II ankle sprain. All subjects were randomized into  Isometric Testing  Group  (40  subjects),  and  Control  Group  (40  subjects).  Both  groups  underwent  the  same rehabilitation programme. We measured isometric peak torque and peak torque differences between the healthy and injured legs in eversion and inversion movements of the ankle. The outcome measures were pain on activity, swelling, Lower Extremity Functional Scale score, isometric eversion and inversion strength, Square hop test, and Figure of Eight hop test. Research results. There were no significant differences between parameters measured in both groups. Statistical analysis indicated significantly lower eversion and inversion strength of the injured limb, significant eversion and inversion deficit changes during the whole study. Pain on activity, and swelling changes were significant only on the first two weeks. Lower Extremity Functional Scale score changes were significant all three weeks. Eversion and inversion deficit correlated with Lower Extremity Functional Scale score. Conclusion. Isometric testing detects early eversion and inversion changes and helps monitoring rehabilitation after acute lateral ankle sprains.Keywords: peak torque, rehabilitation, monitoring.
Intentions of Patients with Diabetes to Participate in Regular Physical Activity: Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour
Authors: Miežienė Brigita , Šinkariova Liuda , Jankauskienė Rasa
Published: May 2019

Background. The aim of this study is to evaluate the predictive power of affective and cognitive attitudes, perceived behavioural control, subjective norms and past behaviour for intentions to be physically active in a sample of patients with diabetes.Methods. The study included 114 patients with diabetes, 31.2% were men, 62.3% had Type 1 diabetes. Mean age of participants was 44.08 ± 19.31 years. Past physical activity behaviour was measured using physical activity scale from Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA) (Cronbach alpha .62) (Toobert, Hamsted, & Glasgow, 2000). Variables within Theory of planet behaviour (intentions, affective and cognitive attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control) were developed based on the recommendations made by Ajzen (2006). All Theory of planet behaviour questions were scored using a 7-point Likert scale. Cronbach alphas varied from .61 to .96.Results. Perceived behavioural control and subjective norm were significant predictors of intentions (p < .05). Emotional and cognitive attitudes as well as past physical activity were not related to intentions to exercise (p > .05).Conclusions.  Enhancing  self-efficacy  and  ability  to  control  the  disease  as  well  as  strengthening  positive relationships of patients with members of the team involved in the treatment, whose attitudes are regarded, should be considered developing interventions aimed at increasing the motivation of patients with diabetes to regularly practice  physical activities.Keywords: health behaviour, motivation, theory.
13—15 metų ledo ritulininkų bendrojo fizinio parengtumo kaita per metinius ciklus
Authors: Girdauskas Gracijus , Girdauskienė Birutė , Kazakevičius Rimas
Published: May 2019

Labai svarbu visais sportinio rengimo etapais reguliariai nustatyti ir įvertinti sportininkų ﬁ zinį parengtumą. Tai yra sportinio rengimo esmė (Karoblis, 2003). Pagal tyrimų rezultatus galima planuoti ﬁ zinius krūvius ateityje. Ypač svarbu deramai panaudoti treniruotės metodus ir priemones bei tinkamu santykiu taikyti įvairias rengimo rūšis pubertatiniu jaunųjų sportininkų rengimo laikotarpiu (Gailiūnienė, Kontvainis, 1994).Tyrimo tikslas — nustatyti ir įvertinti 13—15 metų ledo ritulininkų bendrojo ﬁ zinio parengtumo kaitą per makrociklą taikant specialų trijų mikrociklų rengimo planą. Buvo tirtas ledo ritulio komandos žaidėjų (n = 17) bendrasis ﬁ zinis parengtumas, kai jiems buvo 13, 14 ir 15 metų (I—III tyrimas), analizuojant 2002 / 2003, 2003 / 2004 ir 2004 / 2005 metų sezonų tyrimo rezultatų vidurkius. Fiziniam parengtumui ištirti naudota New Test elektroninė aparatūra. Tyrimo metu nustatėme greitumą, jėgos greitumą, staigiąją jėgą (Bosco et al., 1983; Raslanas, Skernevičius, 1998). Tiria-mieji atliko po tris bandymus, užrašomas tik geriausias rezultatas. Taip pat buvo nustatyta jėgos ištvermė, ištvermė, plaštakų jėga (dinamometrija), vikrumas (specialusis testas). Fizinių ypatybių pokyčiai per tyrimo laikotarpį buvo šie: staigiosios jėgos (horizontalaus šuolio — 10,7%, vertika-laus — 9,7%); greitumo — 8,6%; jėgos greitumo (30 m bėgimo iš vietos — 4,6%, 20 m — 4,0%); plaštakos jėgos (dinamometrijos): dešinės — 27%, kairės — 26%; jėgos ištvermės (prisitraukimų prie skersinio) — 22%; vikrumo (specialiojo testo) — 6,4%; ištvermės (300 m bėgimo) — 12%. Tyrimo rezultatai leidžia teigti, kad mūsų naudota eksperimentinė ﬁ zinio rengimo programa buvo veiksminga. Lygindami Lietuvos 13—15 metų ledo ritulininkų įvairių ﬁ zinių ypatybių rezultatus su kitų šalių (Švedijos, Rusijos) ir Lietuvos šio amžiaus krepšininkų analogiškų tyrimų ﬁ zinio parengtumo rezultatais galime teigti, kad buvo geresni mūsų tiriamųjų staigiosios jėgos, greitumo ﬁ zinių ypatybių rezultatai, o ištvermės, jėgos ištvermės ir vikrumo ﬁ zinių ypatybių — panašūs.Raktažodžiai: rengimo etapai, rengimo rūšys, tyrimo laikotarpis, mezociklas, metinis ciklas.
Competence of Would-Be Specialists of Physical Education and Sports: Urgent Problems of Studying Language for Special Purposes
Authors: Kardelienė Laimutė , Gudzinevičiūtė Ona Laima , Mykolaitienė Ligita
Published: May 2019

The article presents the results of the knowledge of standard Lithuanian language and language for special purposes of the would-be specialists of physical education, sports and primary education. It discusses the problems of teaching and learning standard language and the language for special purposes. The research data are interpreted in the context of globalization. They encourage us to think over the urgent problems of using the national language while students continue their studies and make their careers in Europe. The article emphasizes the necessity of creating the learning environment corresponding to the needs and experience of learners. The research object is the studies of standard language and language for special purposes of would-be physical education and sports specialists. The research subject is the language competence of would-be physical education and sports specialists. The aim of the research is to reveal the urgent problems of studying standard language and the language for special purposes. The research results suggest that at the beginning of the course of the language for special purposes the teachers should evaluate the students’ knowledge and skills of standard Lithuanian in order to create a learning environment cor-responding to the needs of learners. Would-be specialists of physical education need methodical recommendations how to develop their pupils’ spoken language in physical education lessons. The course of the fundamentals of such methods should be associated with teaching standard language and the language for special purposes in a higher school. In the course of standard language and the language for special purposes for physical education specialists and sports coaches it is necessary to clearly deﬁ ne the requirements of the systemic language course and the objec-tives of communicative language teaching. The most important thing is that specialty teachers should pay attention not only to the content of students’ written work, but also to the use of professional terms and the inaccuracy of word building or style mistakes.Keywords: language for special purposes, standard language, higher education.
Skausmas sporte: skausmo suvokimo ir jo įveikos strategijų ryšys
Authors: Vaisetaitė Lina , Sargautytė Rūta
Published: May 2019

Tyrimo tikslas — išsiaiškinti, kaip sportininkai suvokia skausmą bei kokie skausmo suvokimo ir skausmo įveikos strategijų naudojimo dažnumo ryšiai. Straipsnyje nagrinėjamas raumenų, gyjančios traumos ir įsisenėjusio skausmo suvokimas bei įveika.Buvo apklausta 50 sportininkų (lengvaatlečių, irkluotojų, dviratininkų ir plaukikų). Jie pildė anketas, sudarytas pa-gal vizualaus atitikmens skales (Huskisson, 1974), semantinio diferencialo metodikos (Suslavičius, 1988) ir  PMS-I (Kleinert, 2002) klausimyną. Rezultatai parodė, kad raumenų skausmo intensyvumas vertinamas vidutiniškai 42,64 balo, gyjančios traumos — 60,51 balo, o įsisenėjęs — 57,81 balo. Raumenų skausmas įvertintas kaip silpnesnis nei gyjančios traumos ar įsisenėjęs (abiem atvejais p < 0,01). Pagal semantinio diferencialo skales skausmas nepriklausomai nuo jo tipo suvokiamas kaip blogas, bjaurus, stiprus, sunkus, ūmus, įtempiantis, silpnėjantis ir varginantis. Raumenų skausmas suvokiamas kaip naudingas, o gyjančios traumos ir įsisenėjęs — kaip žalingas. Taip pat buvo nustatyti skausmo intensyvumo įverčių, skausmo suvokimo pagal semantinio diferencialo skales ir skausmo įveikos strategijų naudojimo dažnumo ryšiai, ir jie priklausė nuo skausmo tipo bei įveikos strategijų.Raktažodžiai: skausmo suvokimas, skausmo įveikos strategijos, raumenų skausmas, traumos skausmas, įsisenėjęs skausmas.
The Effect of Horseback Riding on Symmetry of Mechanical Properties of Muscles of Beginner and Advanced Riders with Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Straubergaitė Laura , Juodžbalienė Vilma
Published: May 2019

Research background. Since muscle activity of children with cerebral palsy is often unbalanced and this might be caused by passive mechanical properties of the muscle, it would be benefcial to analyze the properties using instrumental methods in order to evaluate the change which is induced by practicing horseback riding. Nevertheless, little literature was found on children with cerebral palsy muscle passive mechanical properties and its change while horseback The aim of the research was to evaluate and compare symmetry of mechanical properties of muscles of beginner and advanced riders with cerebral palsy while Methods. The mechanical properties of the muscles’ (m. gluteus medius, m. erector spinae lumbar part) were evaluated using MYOTON-3 Results. A great difference between both body side muscle’s (Gluteus medius and Erector spinae) tone asymmetry (> 10%) while standing increased. It can be explained by the fact that during the frst horseback riding exercises (which is similar to learning a new locomotor activity) a greater tension (muscle tone) is observed. Results on logarithmic gluteus medius and erector spinae muscles decrement asymmetry received after the fnal horseback riding exercise revealed that ten sessions of horseback riding is not inﬂuential enough to affect the elasticity of the mentioned muscle. The greater decrement shows depletion of mechanical energy of muscle structure. A great difference between both body sides muscle stiffness asymmetry after the tenth horseback riding exercise revealed that three-dimensional movements initiated by the horse are not inﬂuential enough in decreasing the gluteus medius and ererctor spinae muscles stiffness asymmetry for advanced and beginner horsemen. In the meantime the asymmetry of lumbar erector spinae muscle had increased for both beginners and advanced Conclusion. Ten sessions of horseback riding had not enough inﬂuence on decreasing asymmetry of gluteus medius and erector spinae muscles passive mechanical properties for both beginners and advanced riders.Keywords: horseback riding, cerebral palsy, passive mechanical properties,symmetry.
The Prevalence of Skeletotopy Variation of the Atlas and Vertebral Arteries Among Lithuanians and Its Significance for Physical Medicine Procedures and Rehabilitation
Authors: Stropus Rimvydas , Naujokaitė Ernesta , Sakalauskaitė Ieva
Published: May 2019

Research background. Vertebral artery relation with atlas anatomical variations can lead to sensomotor disorders of head and neck, and vertebrobasilar insuffciency. Kimmerle’s anomaly, a bony ring around vertebral artery, is also known as a risk factor for physical medicine procedures. To the best of our knowledge, this is the frst study of Ponticulus posticus prevalence in Lithuania. Aim. The research aim was to investigate the prevalence of skeletotopy variations of the posterior arch and vertebral artery among Lithuanian orthodontic patients of various ages and both genders. Research methods. We randomly selected 870 digital lateral cephalograms of Lithuanian orthodontic patients of various ages and both genders. 706 images with good visualization of VA bony socket shadow on the superior surface of the atlas posterior arch were chosen for the investigation. According to the degree of depth of the bony socket we categorized them into three variations: sulcus, groove and bony ring. If contours around VA of bony arch were equal or greater than 180°, we included those cases into the group of bony groove. Research results. We estimated predominance of sulcus (67.6%) of bony socket variations. A bony groove of various depths was found in 24.0% and a bony ring was found in 7.5% of the subjects studied. Vertebral artery groove was found to be more prevalent in females than in males and bony ring was more common in males than in females, but there was no signifcant difference (p > 0.05). Statistically signifcant predominace of bony ring in the age group of 17–20 years (13.2%) was observed and it was higher than in the age group of 8–16 years (5.1%) (p < 0.05). Conclusions. 1. Variations of bony socket including sulcus, groove, and bony ring (Kimmerle’s anomaly) develop in adolescence when ossifcation is most active. 2. The bony ring and semi open groove, which limit mobility of distal part of the vertebral artery, can be a risk factor of physical medicine procedures, especially in the elderly, whose artery walls are less elastic.Keywords: Ponticulus posticus, Kimmerle’s anomaly, atlas, vertebral artery, manual therapy of neck.
Music Therapy Effect on the Pain of Woman after Breast Cancer Surgery
Authors: Bruner Marija , Kirkutis Algimantas , Sučylaitė Jūratė
Published: May 2019

Background. Pain after breast cancer surgery leads to long term disability. Music therapy is non-invasive, inexpensive supplementary therapy way, which helps to improve emotional and psychological condition, to reduce stress, anxiety and pain. Nevertheless, there is a lot of knowledge about the benefts of music therapy, and it is a lack of scientifc research, which could advocate for music therapy beneft after breast cancer surgery. Research aim. To evaluate music therapy effect on women pain after breast cancer surgery. Research tasks. To assess the pain of women using a visual analogue scale (VAS) before and after the application of music therapy in the study and control groups. Methods. An analysis of scientifc / medical literature was made. Quantitative research method was selected. Criteria for involvement into scientifc research were women after breast cancer surgery. In research group music therapy was applied. It consisted of 25 patients with an average age of 52.23 ± 9, 04 years. A control group consisted of 25 patients with an average age of 56.17 ± 7.84 years. Music therapy was not applied in control group. The research instrument was the VAS. The data were collected before the application of music therapy and after. Music therapy sessions were used after breast cancer surgery the whole period of rehabilitation. Sessions were held in a recreation room 6 times a week, session duration of 30 – minute. The Baroque and the New Age music were used in music therapy sessions. Listening to music, women were asked to close their eyes, relax and breathe deeply. To ensure the most accurate results of the study participants were asked to avoid listening additional music. Results. Before using music therapy the difference of pain intensity data (measured by VAS) was not statistically signifcant in the research and control groups. After music therapy the study group showed a statistically signifcant decrease in pain intensity: before music therapy pain intensity score of 6.54 ± 1.45, after music therapy – 3 ± 0.98 points (p < 0.001); control group pain intensity also decreased: before music therapy 5.58 ± 1.56 points, after music therapy 2.88 ± 1.91 points. Conclusion. After breast cancer surgery, and after the completed rehabilitation, pain decreased in the research group, where music therapy was applied (p < 0.001); in the control group, where music therapy was not applied, pain also decreased. (p < 0.05). Difference between the change of pain in study group and in control group was not statistically signifcant. Pain change in the study group was not signifcantly higher than the control group.Keywords: music therapy, pain, breast cancer.
The Effect of Kinesiotaping on Hand Function in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Žebrauskaitė Vilija , Rimdeikienė Inesa , Ušeckienė Gintarė
Published: May 2019

Research background. Physical therapy is one of the main methods of rehabilitation in order to maintain and improve hand function for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It is supposed that kinesiotaping method can be successfully used in patients with RA during the physical therapy to improve hand function. The aim of the research was to evaluate the effect of kinesiotaping on hand function in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Methods. The study involved 22 subjects (100% women) who had Rheumatoid Arthritis. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups: the research group consisted of 10 individuals, they received kinesiotaping and exercise program, and the control group consisted of 12 individuals, only exercise was applied to them. The study lasted for 2 months, the procedures were performed three times a week. Range of motion of the wrist was measured using the goniometry method, the handgrip strength was assessed using a dynamometer. Modifed Keitel Function test and Modifed Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale (AIMS II) were used to evaluate hand function. Results. Range of motion of the wrist after physical therapy increased in both groups, but in the research group the right and the left wrist ﬂexion and the left wrist extension were signifcantly higher than in the control group (p < 0.05). The hand grip strength after physical therapy signifcantly increased in the control and in the research groups (p < 0.05), but in the research group, it was significantly higher than in the control group (p < 0.05 ). Hand functional status assessed by using a modifed Keitel index improved in both groups (p < 0.05) was significantly better in the research group (p < 0.05). The hand function assessed by the Arthritis Impact Measure Scale signifcantly improved in both groups (p < 0.05), but no signifcant difference between the groups was observed (p > 0.05). Conclusion. Kinesiotaping in conjunction with physical therapy is more effective method than just physical therapy in order to increase the range of motion of the wrist, the hand grip strength and hand functional status of patients with RA.Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis, physical therapy, kinesiotaping.
The Effect of Two Weeks Physiotherapy on Lower Limb Function and Pain after Lower Limb Amputation
Authors: Pundinas Tadas , Sipavičienė Saulė
Published: May 2019

Research background. Rehabilitation after amputation is very important, during which the patient receives help, and preparation for prosthetics is underway. During the prosthetic rehabilitation phase, the patient is adapted to use and control the prosthesis. Therefore it is relevant to determine the effect of physiotherapy on limb function and pain. The aim. The aim of the research was to evaluate the effect of two weeks’ physiotherapy on lower limb function and pain after lower limb amputation. Methods. The criteria for selection of patients were the primary stage of rehabilitation after lower limb amputation, age more than 18 years. Patients were evaluated before and after the rehabilitation. The evaluated parameters were pain, using visual pain scale (score), muscle strength of the amputated limb using Lovett score system, the range of motion of the joint above the amputated region using a goniometer, functional independence of patients using the functional independence test and in order to fnd out how the patient feels, the self-assessment scale was applied. Results. After the research, limb pain decreased, muscle strength and range of motion improved. The results were statistically signifcant (p < 0.05). Conclusion. After two weeks of physiotherapy, the muscle strength of the amputated limb and the range of motion of the joint movement increased, pain was reduced.Keywords: limb amputation, pain, function, strength, amplitudes.
The Effect of Pilates Training on the Balance of Elderly
Authors: Zaičenkovienė Kristina , Rakovaitė Renata
Published: May 2019

Research background. Falling is one of the most important problems in the elderly’s mobility disorder, which is most often affected by the loss of balance. It is known that Pilates exercises could help to increase the deep muscle strength, improve posture and proprioception, which affects the improvement of the balance. Objective – to evaluate the effects of Pilates exercises on the elderly’s static and dynamic balance. Methodology. The study population consisted of 20 volunteers, men and women, who were divided into Pilates exercises (n = 10, age 65.1 ± 2.6) and control (n = 10, age 68.6 ± 4.9) groups. The study group participated in Pilates classes 2 times per week for six weeks (session duration 60 minutes). The control group did not participate in any physical activity, but they were physically active as usually in their daily life. The main outcome measures were assessed before and after the intervention. The static balance was assessed by measuring posturographic parameters using the force platform, dynamic balance was measured with the Timed up and Go Test (TUG) and the Four Square Step Test (FSST). Results. The results showed signifcant improvement in static balance of the experimental group after the Pilates exercises during standing tests when the feet were apart, eyes opened and closed and when the feet together with eyes opened, and when the foot was in front of the other foot. The results of the control group did not differ during both tests. The results of both groups did not differ in the static balance tests before and after the study, but after the Pilates exercises, the results of the Pilates group signifcantly differed from the control group test results when the feet were in shoulder line with open eyes. The results of the dynamic balance after Pilates exercises signifcantly improved in both tests in the study group. Before the study, there were not statistically signifcant differences in the dynamic balance results between the groups. Conclusions. Six-week Pilates exercises had a positive effect on the elderly’s static and dynamic balance.Keywords: Pilates training, static balance, dynamic balance.
Effect of Different Physiotherapy Programs on Pain and Functional State of the Torso in Individuals with Chronic Non-Specific Lower Back Pain
Authors: Prišmontaitė Erika , Sipavičienė Saulė
Published: May 2019

Research background. In the modern society, lower back pain is the most widespread health disorder with negative economic consequences for healthcare costs and labour productivity. According to the epidemiological research, lower back pain is ranked 6th out of 291 diseases and conditions, that cause the highest rate worldwide of incapacity to work. The aim of the research was to establish the eﬀect of diﬀerent physoiotherapy methods on pain, torso functional of people with chronic non-specifc lower back pain. Methods. Forty patients were included in the study. Subjects were divided into control and three experimental groups: back-stabilization exercises group; physiotherapy in water group; Nordic walking group. We measured intensity of lower back pain, functional state of the torso, mobility of lumbar spine, active movements amplitudes and the static endurance of the torso. Results. It was found that all the analysed parameters statistically significantly (p < 0.05) improved in all examined groups. While assessing the results of the investigated groups interdependently, it was determined that the parameters such as: the intensity of the pain, the functional state and the mobility of the torso, statistically signifcantly (p < 0.05) improved more eﬀectively in the physiotherapy in water and back-stabilization exercise groups in comparison with the Nordic walking group. Conclusions. Physiotherapy procedures in water and back-stabilization exercises decreased the intensity of the pain and functional disability, improved the lumbar spine mobility and active movements amplitudes, more efciently than the programme of Nordic walking, for people with chronic non-specifc lower back pain. However, all three types of exercises equally increased the static endurance of the torso.Keywords: chronic non-specifc lower back pain, spinal stabilization exercises, physiotherapy in water, Nordic walking.
Structured Short-Term Group Art Therapy in Patients with Fibromyalgia. A Pilot Study
Authors: Rüütel Eha , Kruus Kaie , Ivanova Alissa , Laas Karin
Published: May 2019

Research background. The causes of fibromyalgia (FM) are unclear and diagnosing FM is complicated, which limits treatment options, and no treatment to date has proven fully effective in alleviating its symptoms. In current studies, where art therapy has been applied in the case of FM, art therapy has been part of a multidisciplinary intervention. The authors were unable to find any published data on the effects of art therapy on FM. The aim of the research was to determine the effect of group art therapy on pain, emotional state, and feeling of health and comfort of FM patients. Research methods. Intervention included ten structured art therapy sessions. The participants were 20 women between the ages of 39–64 years. In order to assess the results of therapy, a self-rate questionnaire was used. Therapy session changes were registered using pain and fatigue NRS and semantic differential scales of feeling of health and comfort. The outcome of group art therapy was assessed with a pain and fatigue NRS, and an Emotional State Questionnaire (EST-Q2). An open question was used to study the expectations of participants at the beginning of therapy and the main result of the therapy upon its conclusion. Research results. During the group art therapy session, pain and fatigue decreased and the feeling of health and comfort improved. This was confirmed by the content analysis of open questions. Following therapy, a significant decrease had taken place in the subscales of the Emotional State Questionnaire in depression, anxiety, and agoraphobia-panic; a substantial decrease in pain and fatigue took place in patients with heightened baseline measures. Conclusion. The changes following the therapy session confirm the results of earlier studies on the positive effects of psychotherapy and art therapy sessions on pain. The pilot study provided promising results for the application of structured short-term group art therapy with FM patients. Keywords: group art therapy, fibromyalgia, pain, fatigue, emotional state.Keywords: group art therapy, fbromyalgia, pain, fatigue, emotional state.
Effects of Tai Chi On Cognitive Functions and Motor Learning in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Tubytė Ilona , Solianik Rima , Karanauskienė Diana
Published: May 2019

Research background. The existing evidence supports the effectiveness of Tai Chi for persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) in various domains including depression, coordination, balance, and fatigue. However, we are not aware of any previous studies of the effects of Tai Chi on cognition and motor skill learning in persons with MS. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of Tai Chi on cognitive functions and motor learning in persons with multiple sclerosis. Methods. The study included 16 participants with MS. They were randomly assigned to intervention (n = 8) and control (n = 8) groups. The intervention consisted of a 60-min Tai Chi exercise program twice a week, for 8 weeks, while the control group was instructed to maintain their routine daily activities. Cognitive functions and learning of accurate movements were evaluated before and after the 8 weeks in each group. Results. Tai Chi exercise program improved (p < 0.05) working memory and attention switching, whereas no changes were observed in short-term memory and attention stability in persons with multiple sclerosis. Furthermore, Tai Chi facilitated (p < 0.05) motor learning when compared with the control group. Conclusions. Tai Chi can be used as an effective intervention to improve cognitive functions, such as working memory and predictable attention switching, and motor skill learning in persons with multiple sclerosis. Keywords: working memory, attention switching, meditation, motor skills.Keywords: working memory, attention switching, meditation, motor skills.
Paradigm of Rehabilitation of People with Disability
Authors: Kriščiūnas Aleksandras
Published: May 2019

Background. Disability is part of human condition. The number of people with disabilities is growing. Every epoch has faced the moral and political issue of how to include and support people with disabilities best. This issue will become more acute as the demographics of societies change and more people live to an old age. There is a global increase in chronic health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders, which will inﬂuence the nature and prevalence of disability. Establishment of a complex rehabilitation system of disabled people is a great challenge. The aim of this article is to discuss issues concerning the provision of help for people with disabilities and devising effective rehabilitation system for them. Discussion. Help for people with disabilities should be understood as a versatile system of legal, medical, economical, organizational, etc., means, which help people regain their disturbed biopsychosocial functions, compensate them and adapt them to society. The article further calls to organise, strengthen, and extend comprehensive rehabilitation services and programmes for disabled people and start them as early as possible based on multidisciplinary assessment of individual needs and strengths, including the provision of assistive devices and technologies using ICF. Conclusion. Multidisciplinary teams can convey many rehabilitation benefts to patients. International cooperation can help share good and promising practices and provide technical assistance to countries that are introducing and expanding rehabilitation services.Keywords: rehabilitation, persons with disabilities, biopsychosocial function, the ICF.
Perspectives in the Application of Immunocorrector – transfer factor ™ in Immunoprophylaxis Programmes and Immunorehabilitation
Authors: Chizhov Alexey Ya. , Kirkutis Algimantas , Andruškienė Jurgita
Published: May 2019

Background. Human health is largely determined by the body’s resistance to various damaging factors and, in particular, the functional state of its immune system. The use of unique, new generation immunomodulators in prevention of diseases is promising. Goal of the research was to defne the perspectives in the application of immunocorrector Transfer factorTM in immunoprophylaxis programmes and immunorehabilitation analysing and summarizing scientifc articles. Methods. Systemic literature overview was performed, including 77 scientifc articles and conference proceedings in English, published in the period from 1949 to 2016. The main inclusion criterion was clinical trial or literature review, analysing the effect of immunocorrector on human health in cases of different disorders.  Results. Transfer factors are molecules that communicate antigenic immunological information intracellularly from a donor to a recipient. Mammalian Transfer factors, including those of humans are small molecules between 3,500 and 10,000 Daltons. Transfer factor’s functions of cell-mediated immunity and non-specifc immunological activity differ from the functions of antibodies. Transfer factors are divided into three fractions: the inductors that provide rapid immune response and general readiness of the immune system; suppressors, which regulate the intensity of the immune response, preventing allergic and autoimmune reactions; antigen specifc Transfer factors with a set of certain antigens, allowing quick adjusting of the immune system to recognize many bacterial and viruses. Conclusions. Transfer factors have no side effects and are considered as highly effective in treatment of infectious, parasitic, oncological, dermatological, venereal and somatic diseases, so are highly recommended for preventive purposes and decreasing of aging.]Keywords: transfer factor, immunoprophylaxis, immunorehabilitation.
Effect of Physical Therapy and Electrostimulation, Applying them Together and Separately, on Hand Function in Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Mirzoyan Knar , Rimdeikienė Inesa
Published: May 2019

Research background. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an insidious disease that manifests in different age and gender. This disease affects not only the joints, but also other structures of the body. The symptoms are pain, decreased range of motion, muscle strength and others. Physical therapy and muscle electro stimulation procedures in the rheumatoid arthritis treatment are a very important part of the non-pharmacological treatment. Regular exercise helps a person to maintain and improve their functional ability, quality of life. The aim of the research was to establish the effect of physical therapy and electrostimulation, applying them together and separately, on hand function in women with rheumatoid arthritis.Methods. The study involved 15 women with rheumatoid arthritis, disease duration was until ten years. Participants randomly were divided in two groups – the frst group (n = 7) and the second group (n = 8). The frst group patients received physical therapy and muscle electro stimulation separately, and the second group – physical therapy with muscle electro stimulation at the same time. We assessed pain intensity, ﬂexion of both wrists and extension range of motion, hand grip strength and hand function status. Results. Evaluated indicators in both groups signifcantly improved. Comparing two groups with each other, statistically signifcant difference was found in left wrist bending range of motion assessment. Conclusion. Physiotherapy and electrostimulation, applying them together and separately, are equally effective improving hand function in women with rheumatoid arthritis.Keywords: Rheumatoid arthritis, range of motion, muscle strength, hand functional status, physical therapy.
Laboratory Studies to Identify Listeria in Food Product
Authors: Bereznyak O. , Rystsova E.
Published: May 2019

One of the main tasks of the domestic meat industry at the present stage of development is to ensure safety for the consumer of produced meat products. It is known that in meat raw materials and products made from it, especially in violation of the technological regimes and sanitary and hygienic conditions of production, it is possible to identify microorganisms dangerous for humans — Listeria. In this regard, in the zone of European economic cooperation, as well as other developed countries (USA, Canada, Japan), the requirements for the control of pathogenic listeria in meat and meat products, the consumption of which can cause human disease, are strictly regulated. The study of food for the presence of the causative agent of listeriosis is mandatory. The problem of food listeriosis is also of significant socioeconomic importance due to the damage caused by the removal of contaminated products, the restriction of exports and imports, and the cessation of production. Laboratory studies are the basis for the prevention of foodborne diseases at all stages of the production of the food industry, which lead to health and safety of the population and the spread of microbiological infections. Taking into account the above, it was necessary to consider the existing developments in the technology of modern nutrient media to identify Listeria.
Material de ensino e traumas coletivos: uma análise sobre o holocausto
Authors: Schurster Karl , Leite Alana De Moraes
Published: May 2019

Recebido:  11/09/2018Aprovado:  15/12/2018Publicado: 10/12/2018O texto tem como objetivo central construir uma análise acerca do ensino do holocausto por meio dos materiais didáticos do Yad Vashem – museu israelense responsável pela “memória oficial” do holocausto. A partir de um estudo dos atos de violência e manifestação do ódio, de natureza variada, no cenário nacional e internacional, buscaremos abordar a crescente temática do ensino de história e da própria historiografia acerca dos traumas coletivos, em seguida, contextualizaremos o nosso objeto no Brasil, apresentando para isto os museus, as organizações educacionais e as leis que versam sobre a temática do ensino de história do holocausto e vêm sendo propostas em âmbitos municipais. Por fim, discutiremos a filosofia educativa do Yad Vashem por meio do material de ensino En El Escondite: Niños en Francia durante el Holocausto, do caderno docente e propostas de atividades. Palavras-chave: Ensino de história, materiais didáticos, traumas coletivos, holocausto.
SAĞLIK ALANINDA KULLANILAN AKILLI POLİMERLER
Authors: TÜYLEK Zülfü
Published: May 2019

Polimerler, tekrar eden birimler olarak adlandırılan bir dizi monomer oluşturan uzun zincirli moleküllerdir. Polimerler monomerlerin kimyasal reaksiyonu ile elde edilir. Polimerler doğal (organik) veya sentetik olabilir. Sentetik polimerler ondokuzuncu yüzyılın ortalarından itibaren incelenmeye başlandı. Bugün, polimer endüstrisi hızla gelişmektedir. Bu gelişmelerin sayesinde akıllı polimerler elde edilmiştir. Akıllı materyaller, çevresel faktörlere duyarlı veya sahip oldukları konumu hisseden ve bunlardaki bir değişimle belirlenen yön doğrultusunda fonksiyonunu değiştiren materyallerdir. Akıllı materyallerin en önemli türlerinden biri şekil hafızalı materyallerdir. Şekil hafızalı materyaller; şekil hafızalı alaşımlar, şekil hafızalı seramikler, şekil hafızalı polimerler, şekil hafızalı jeller ve şekil hafızalı hibrid materyaller olarak gruplandırılmıştır. Şekil hafıza etkisi, materyalin sıcaklık, nem, pH, elektrik akımı, manyetik alan, ışık gibi bir uyarana tepki olarak şekil değiştirme (deforme olma) kabiliyetidir. Bu çalışmada;  sağlık alanında kullanılan akıllı materyaller hakkında bilgi verilmektedir. Ekolojik ortamda bulunan doğal akıllı materyaller incelenmektedir. Laboratuar ortamlarda elde edilen akıllı polimerlerin üzerinde durulmaktadır. Sağlık alanında kullanılan akıllı polimer materyallerin kullanımındaki son gelişmeler üzerinde durulmuştur.
TÜRKİYE VE DÜNYADA DİŞ HEKİMLİĠİ YARDIMCILIĞI’NIN TARİHSEL SÜRECİ
Authors: DERVİŞ Nuriye Emel
Published: May 2019

Diş hekimi yardımcılarının çeşitliliği, sayısı ve görevleri ülkelerin ağız sağlığı sorunları, ekonomik durumu, coğrafi konumu, sosyo-kültürel ve yasal koşullarına göre değişir. Genelde, diş hekimi yardımcıları, diş hekiminin etkinliği ve dental ofis verimliliğinin artmasında önemli bir göreve sahiptirler. Günümüzde, özellikle diş hekimliğinin çok gelişmiş olduğu ülkeler, çok düşük maliyetlerle daha kaliteli hizmet vererek koruyucu diş hekimliğini sağlayabilmeyi hedeflemektedir. Bu nedenle, özellikle gelişmiş ülkelerde, görev tanımı ve ismi farklı yardımcı personeller (dental hijyenist, dental hemşire, veya dental terapist gibi) diş hekimliğine dahil edilmeye başlanmıştır. Bu derlemede Türkiye ve dünyada diş hekimliği yardımcılığının tarihsel gelişim sürecinden bahsedilmiştir.
MALATYA’DA KOLERA SALGINI VE DEVLETİN MÜDAHALE ÇABALARI	(1892-1894)- Cholera Epidemics in Malatya And State Intervention Efforts (1892-1894)
Authors: YÜCEL Gülseren
Published: May 2019

Salgın
hastalıklar, farklı isimlerde ve değişik biçimlerde insanlık tarihini
değiştirmiş ve değiştirmekte olan bir olgudur. Dünya üzerindeki hemen hemen her
coğrafyada salgın hastalıklar görülmüştür. Salgın hastalığın bulaştığı
toplumlar, bu illetten kurtulmak için her türlü yola başvurmuşlardır. Çünkü
salgın hastalıklardan dolayı ölen insanların sayısı, savaş veya doğal
afetlerden dolayı ölen insan sayısından fazla olabiliyordu. Bazı dönemlerde
salgın hastalıklardan dolayı milyonlarca insan ölmüştür. Bunun yanı sıra salgın
hastalık bulaşmış olan bir toplumun sadece nüfusu azalmakla kalmıyor aynı zamanda
ekonomisi, sosyal çevresi ve demografisi de değişiyordu. Osmanlı
Devleti’nde de ortaya çıkan ve en çok tahribat yapan, binlerce ölüme sebep olan
hastalıklar veba, sıtma ve kolera gibi hızla yayılan salgın hastalıklardır. Her
devlet gibi Osmanlı Devleti’nde de salgın hastalıklar ülkeye girmeden tedbirler
alınmaya başlanmıştır. Kolera salgını konusunda her zaman tedbirli ve
hazırlıklı olunmuştur. Kolera salgınının yakın çevrelere bulaştığı haberi
ulaştığında, salgının Osmanlı Devleti’ne bulaşmasını önlemek için
tahaffuzhaneler kurulmuştur. Çevre temizliği ve kişisel temizlik konusunda halk
bilgilendirilmiş ve hatta bu konuda tebligatlar yayınlanmıştır. Osmanlı Devleti’nin
kolera konusunda yeterli personele ve bütçeye sahip olmadığı görülmektedir. Ülkeye
girip çıkanlar mümkün olduğunca kontrol edilmeye ve tıbbi tedbirler alınmaya
çalışılmışsa da halkın bilinçsizce hareket etmesi sonucunda hastalık ilerlemeye
devam ediyordu. Tüm bu çabalara rağmen kolera salgınının önünün alınamaması ve
ölümlere sebep olması makalemizin konusunu oluşturmaktadır.
Classification of product quality with multiple criteria decision making: an example of furniture industry
Authors: OTURAKCI Murat , BENLİ Ceren
Published: May 2019

When
the critical success factors for a company operating in the furniture sector
are weighted and their scores are analyzed; The most critical factor is
determined as of quality, and a selected product group is considered in line
with this factor. The study aims to classify the final product concerning quality
in the selected product group. Observation of parameters affecting the
separation of the selected product as first and second quality; The main steps
of the study are the determination of the reasons of the products separated as
second quality and classification of these reasons according to their
importance levels by taking into account the after-sales service and customer
complaints. In order to determine the importance levels of the products
identified as second quality, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method which
is one of the multi-criteria decision-making techniques has been used. Then,
which type of error is encountered most in the second quality products, how to
determine the root cause of these errors, how the faulty products can
contribute positively to the business, what needs to be done to minimize the
margin of error and thus the efficient use of raw materials can be maintained. Results
provide that the firms operating in the field of furniture will guide the work
done in order to provide maximum satisfaction to the customer/operation.
A VISÃO HUMANIZADORA DE PAULO FREIRE
Authors: Morais Ailton Barbosa da Silva , Agostini Nilo
Published: May 2019

A presente pesquisa busca explicitar uma educação que seja ao mesmo tempo humanizadora e libertadora, integrandoo humano e o social num processo de conscientização. Trata-se deuma produção teórico-qualitativa a partir da leitura das principais obras de Paulo Freire, a saber Educação como prática da liberdade, Pedagogia do oprimido e Conscientização: teoria e prática da libertaçãoe de leituras complementares.Nelas, são centraiso conceito de liberdade, o processo de conscientização e a dialogicidade, sendo a práxis o modo próprio do ser humano intervir no mundo como sujeito crítico e responsável nahistória, aliando ação e reflexão.
TECHNOPHOBIA AS A CULTURAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PHENOMENON: Theoretical Analysis
Authors: Nestik Timofey , Zhuravlev Anatoly , Eduard Patrakov , Marianna Szabó Csilla , Lioudmila Bautorina , Piurcosky Fabricio Pelloso , Ferreira Jeferson Vinhas
Published: May 2019

Today we can talk about a sufficient formation of both negative and positive attitudes towards the introduction of new technologies. This is the technophobia that continued to be fueled by such objective factors as job slashing caused by events and new inventions. Technophobia includes cognitive, emotional and behavioral components. Along with individual factors (self-efficacy, open-mindedness, anxiety level, user’s experience, emotional state, etc.), the formation of technophobia is influenced by interpersonal factors (communication with colleagues, friends and relatives on the subject of technologies), group and intergroup factors (clash of interests of different relevant groups in connection with the appearance of new technologies, group stereotypes – representations of typical users of the given technology, its developers, etc.), as well as societal factors (mass culture and mass media, the level of technological and economic development of a country, cross-cultural features). In this way, this is an increasingly important phenomenon, since the speed of innovation is very high. Thus, the purpose of this study is to present a theoretical analysis on this subject and to highlight the importance of conducting other research on this subject.