bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Medical and sanitary unit of JSC «Tatneft» - an example of effective public-private partnership
Authors: Zakirzyanov M Kh , Yagafarov I R , Sibagatullin N G , Kharisov R R , Bakirov A G
Published: May 2015

Aim. To present the experience of the regional medical diagnostic center of Medical and sanitary unit of JSC «Tatneft» and the city of Almetyevsk, considering timeliness, availability and quality of high-tech medical aid.Methods. This paper presents an analysis of high-tech medical care provided to patients with cardiovascular diseases in the private hospital under the state order. A retrospective analysis of the high-tech medical aid of «interventional cardiology» and «cardiovascular surgery» sections provided in 2009-2014.Results. Analysis of the results for the last 5 years showed an annual increase in the number of ongoing research and surgeries in the areas of «interventional cardiology and arrhythmology», «cardiovascular surgery». Hospital mortality from myocardial infarction in Medical and sanitary unit of JSC «Tatneft» and the city of Almetyevsk in the last 3 years did not exceed 9%. Actively launched «Hybrid Surgery» project allowed to perform complex operations on the aorta and aortic valve in patients with a high risk at open surgery. «Electronic out-patient clinic», the system for data management, is introduced at the medical and sanitary unit, allowing to abandon paper outpatient charts, simplify and accelerate the work of outpatient services. Information-analytical system of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan allows electronic records for performed interventions, following up outpatients who underwent surgeries, timely providing them with preferential drugs through local outpatient clinics. Electronic data management increased the quality of the medical aid, improved its availability and provided better control. Surgical and endovascular treatment of patients with coronary artery disease, hybrid surgery, arrhythmology are the most promising areas in the healthcare development in the southeast of the Republic.Conclusion. Medical and sanitary unit of JSC «Tatneft» and the city of Almetyevsk is an example of effective public-private partnership, using the funding from the state budget of the Republic of Tatarstan and «Tatneft» for completing the state order on providing high-tech medical aid to patients with cardiovascular diseases.
Department of prosthetic dentistry staff - participants of the Great Patriotic War
Authors: Yudina G N , Saleeva G T , Saleev R A
Published: May 2015

Leonid Mendeleevich Demner was born in August 3, 1923. In February 1944, he was drafted into the Red Army on the Leningrad front and served as a troop of 286th infantry division separate ski battalion, later - as a military translator of the 286th Infantry Division 996th Infantry regiment and in division headquarters of the same division in the 1st Ukrainian Front. He w as awarded with the Order of «Red Star», «World War II degree», the medal «For courage», «For Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War» and other awards. Discharged in May 1946, he worked as a dental technician trainee, dental technician and caster prosthodontist in denture clinic of Chernivtsi, and as a dentist, prosthetist in aviation hospital in Lviv. Since 1951 to 1956 he was a student of Molotov’s State Medical University. In 1956-1959 he worked in Izhevsk as the children’s department head and an orthodontist. In 1959-1962 he was a postgraduate student at the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry of Kazan Medical Institute. In 1963 he presented his PhD thesis, and in 1972 - doctoral dissertation. In 1969-1990 he worked as the head of the Prosthetic Dentistry Department of Kazan Medical Institute. Gabdulkhak Gil’mullovich Nasibullin was born in November 30, 1923. In 1937 he entered the Kazan midwifery school. In May 1942 he was drafted into the Soviet Army and sent as a battalion physician assistant to the 383rd Infantry Regiment. He served as a combat medic of the 7th Guards Army 167th separate tank battalion, medical platoon commander of the 81st Guards Division 233rd Infantry Regiment Battalion at the Steppe Front and 2nd Ukrainian Front. He was awarded with the Order of «Red Star» and «World War II degree», 12 medals. In 1950 he graduated from Kazan Dental Institute. Later, he worked as a dentist in the Perm region. In 1953-1956 he was trained as a clinical resident at the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry of Perm Medical Institute. In 1956-1976, he worked at the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry of Kazan Medical Institute. In 1964 he presented his PhD thesis, and in 1975 - his doctoral dissertation. In 1976-1982, he headed the department of orthopedic surgery and dentistry of the Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education named after V.I. Lenin in Kazan. In 1982-1993, he headed the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry at the Kazan State Medical Academy.
Participation of Teachers and MA Students in the Study of Various Aspects of the Activity Level of Riga’s Residents in Solving Problems in Their Neighbourhoods
Authors: Abelite Larisa , Zagulova Diana , Skuja Llona , Jakub Alena
Published: May 2015

The article is devoted to the research work in the ERDF INTERREG IVA project CB5 "Creating attractive and dynamic society together with inhabitants" (CADDIES). The aim of the research work is to generalize the survey results of citizens in Latvia (Riga) for defining of social and economical factors, influencing social identity, place attachment and sense of community and for marking out the distinguishing features of mentioned above phenomenon for citizens from Latvia. The objects of investigation are practical aspects of social identity, place attachment and sense of community for citizens in Latvia. Sociological survey had been used. In general, there are mentioned all local actors to be important for being involved in neighbourhood development. Some aspects of citizens’ life were studied and the most effective involving methods were suggested for their participation in life improvement.
E-COURSE MANAGEMENT WITHIN MOODLE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: TECHNOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL ISSUES
Authors: Gorbāns Imants , Bierne Jekaterina
Published: May 2015

E-course management could be reflected both pedagogically, which implies analysis of teacher’s role as course manager, and administratively, making course activities traceable for estimation and institutional control. The article presents the results of Moodle log data analysis at higher education institutions in Latvia. Analysis is made in order to reveal Moodle log data opportunities and restrictions as an instrument, which could be purposefully used for course management both in administrative and pedagogical sense. Moodle log data analysis, which is showing time, activities and additional information about Moodle interactive tools usage, has been compared to teachers’ self-report survey results about their e-course management activities within Moodle. The study shows that teachers are tended to overestimate their course management activities’ frequency within Moodle comparing to lag data. Possibility to analyse Moodle log data by teachers and higher education institution administration could help to improve e-courses management, which is significant factor for improving learning outcomes.
Engineering Education Improvement Opportunities Using Computer Games
Authors: Jurāne Ieva
Published: May 2015

This paper deals with differences between thinking styles of the new generation and previous one affected by information technologies in framework of engineering graphics education in Riga Technical University. This article deals with specific aspects of engineering graphics teaching and key principles of the educational computer games. Recommendations are offered for improvement of engineering graphics education and quality of teaching using computer games. Various models of games are offered according to intended learning objectives.
Students’ as Prospective Hospitality Specialists’ Competitiveness in Theory and Practice
Authors: Katane Irēna , Īriste Sandra
Published: May 2015

The goal of higher vocational education is to provide competitive hospitality specialists, who will be part of the emerging global labor market in the context of globalization. The objective of the article is to publish results of empirical and theoretical research. The results of the theoretical research show that in the substantiation of the specialists’ competitiveness are the same approaches inherent the personality’s competitiveness explanation and research, namely, the competitiveness is justified as set of qualities. Significant specialists’ competitiveness indicators from the professional point of view are marketability and employability. Main results of the experimental research demonstrate, students’ and scientists’ perceptions of issues relating to competitive personality are similar.
SCHOOL, COMPANY AND MUNICIPALITY COLLABORATION IN CAREER EDUCATION
Authors: Strods Gunars
Published: May 2015

This article presents results of implementation of school, company and municipality collaboration model in career education in Latvia. The purpose of the study was to work out and implement an educational model for facilitation of student career choice and learning for working life in general education. Empirical data were collected through student selfassessment questionnaires, student portfolio evaluation and analysis of career counselor’s interview. Data collected in period from September, 2012 till February, 2013. 969 students and 19 counselors were involved in the study. Results indicate positive correlation between student’s future plans and quality of career management skills portfolio. For integration of career education in school learning process career counselor, class teacher and subject teacher collaboration is necessary.
NARRATIVE PRACTICES FOR COUNSELLING IN EDUCATIONAL CONTEXTS
Authors: Biffi Elisabetta
Published: May 2015

Educational contexts have their own peculiar characteristics, such as that of being multi-professional contexts with a wide range of end users. Counsellors working with educational staff must take these specifics into account. In addition, counselling should be a process that, starting out from the “core issue” that led to the decision to initiate the counselling intervention, aims to promote the professional development of educational staff. In this sense, counsellors should design their interventions to encourage meta-reflection on the context, and should themselves adopt a reflective approach. On the basis of these key assumptions, this paper reflects on narrative practices as a resource for counselling in educational contexts, especially the practice of self-writing which also has the potential to act as a reflective tool for counsellors themselves.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION AS LEARNING ORGANISATION
Authors: Kāposta Iveta
Published: May 2015

An educational institution by its structure, the mission and the mission and the composition of the staff and their competencies, as well as requirements on the quality of the education likely are according of the learning organization characteristics. Learning organization and its influence could be seen from various development levels: global, regional, organizations, teams, individual. For all the schools in Latvia now is a very important regional and organizational level. The school to be created as a learning organization, has everything necessary objective conditions. Empirical research shows that the learning environment for teachers in schools are provided, but required for school leaders using the learning outcomes target-based school development, and also make it visible to the teachers themselves.
Home economics education development opportunities
Authors: Kūla-Braže Elīna
Published: May 2015

In relation to the ongoing changes in the sphere of education in Latvia based on a sustainable development of education, concerns about the sustainability of the education of home economics in the circumstances of a changing environment have become deeper. On the basis of the ecological approach new development potentialities for the improvement of the education of home economics have been formulated – the development scenario, the applied arts scenario and the scenario of the home environment economics. The target of these scenarios is harmonious development of the student’s individuality, inheriting the cultural properties, creative activity in the development of the cultural environment and development of the quality living space. The scenarios were worked out on the basis of experience of the formal education and non-formal learning in the development of the subject of home economics as well as on the basis of interaction of the educational environment and cultural environment.
Different Aspects of Pre-schoolers` Movement Development
Authors: Augstkalne Dace
Published: May 2015

the psychical, physical and mental development of a pre-school pupil, cognition process of the surrounding world, improvement of body’s functional abilities and development of physical characteristics is only possible through child’s physical activity. In order for the child to be active, he/she needs to learn the basic movements essential for life. By learning these movements and the methods or techniques of their executions the movement experience of the child is enriched. And this movement experience is necessary for various situations in life as well as for independent functioning. Promotion of movements and activities in preschool is linked with the entire pedagogical process that is being realized during the whole day.
Music in school teaching processes through the centuries
Authors: Batņa Liene
Published: May 2015

Acquisition of music terms is a significant component in a contemporary music lesson in a comprehensive school nowadays. Methodology of teaching music as a separate branch in Latvia started developing in the beginning of the 20th century with the analysis of music educators’ experience published by I. Palevics. However, music as a subject at school has a longer history therefore it would be important to explore the pedagogic role of music in different periods because during music lessons not only students’ musicality and personal development are facilitated but also the tradition of singing which includes the tradition of Song Festival is maintained. In 2008 the tradition of Baltic Song and Dance Festival was included in the UNESCO List of Representative Human Non-material Culture Heritage. Therefore it is important to explore what pedagogic aspects had provided the vital capacity of Song and Dance Festival tradition throughout centuries. The aim of the article is to analyze the place of music in the pedagogic process in different historic periods. When analyzing the topicality of the article, following aim has been nominated: to explore - how the music learning traditions are formed in Latvian schools, polyphony and choir traditions, teacher education, the knowledge of music teaching inheriting from generation to generation until the.
Decorative composition tasks for painting as a means to develop students' creative personality (direction "Design")
Authors: Berdiševs Vladimirs , Zaharovs Nikolajs , Kučerovskaja Veronika
Published: May 2015

The essay is dedicated to the problems of teaching painting at Design faculties of high schools and universities. The main task both in painting is to teach students to make a conscious choice of visual tools. Selection of pictorial means shall be determined by a figurative idea and shall contribute to the most expressional solution of a set problem. Approach to painting changes to become more analytical one, based on the laws of formal composition and color science. Special attention is paid to seeking for figurative solutions. In addition to educational activities students are challenged to perform their works at a high professional and artistic level and to develop their creative personality. In painting students shall create decorative compositions in the most free form provided that image objects are recognizable. Understanding of form elicitation patterns or image creation principles contributes to a more precise choice of figurative instruments and allows developing students’ creative abilities as required by the specifics of their professional education. . Purpose of the article: studies of painting teaching experience for efficiency and quality improvement, evaluation of disciplines that provide fundamental artistic training in development of designing skills and abilities of students. The method is based on the studies of General Painting Department of St. Petersburg Academy of Applied Arts named after Stieglitz as well as on the analysis of teaching methods of Russian classic academic school, in particular by N. Volkov and P. Chistyakov. Traditional methods of pedagogical studies have been used such as examination/observation, experience analysis and pedagogical experiments.
Figurative and Creative Modeling Methods Broadening the Project Search
Authors: Momotova Lilija
Published: May 2015

Fresh and original solutions are needed anywhere, not only in design practice. The designer’s task is to be outside the routine and to create a new image of things that correlates with a renovated being of a person. Figurative and creative modeling methods facilitate liberation of the designer’s imagination. The aim of the research is acquainting the reader with figurative and creative modeling methods that make it possible to get creative projects ready and develop them at a higher level; revealing connections with other kinds of creative activities; substantiating the need of using methodological recommendations for precise notion of a projected object. The base of the research is the course content of advanced training of teachers «Modern Educational Technology» and analysis of some methods that were used in a number of works in design.
PEDAGOGICAL FRAMEWORK CONDITIONS TO PROMOTE THE ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES IN PRESCHOOL
Authors: Randoha Antra
Published: May 2015

The pedagogical process in preschool is based on children ascomprehensive personality’s development, using extensive pedagogic educational and learning methods. Preschool methodology includes very wide range both ofknowledge, ability and skills development ensuring. Preschool child is an individual with only his own typical characteristics, aptitudes and abilities, therefore the pedagogical process must be especially well-considered, with selected necessary materials, forms of training and education, to be able to contribute to the development of the whole individual with an emphasis on self development of preschooler in the process of pedagogical – artistic activity. The artistic activity in preschool significantly affects child development process therefore it is important to follow in process the pedagogical conditions of the artistic activity’s promotion.
Figurative insight and its development of prospective art pedagogues
Authors: Reinberga Baiba , Garjāne Beatrise
Published: May 2015

The relevance of creativity (characteristics that describe the ability to formulate original and interesting thoughts, approaches, to form new material and spiritual values, to organise ideas and real happenings in unusual relations) becomes more and more important in the society these days, thus a pedagogue who is interested in creativity and is able to lead students towards the creative cooperation in the learning process is needed. How the competency of the perspective art subject teachers is formed in the study process? One of the criteria describing the professional readiness is the figurative perception ability and insight as the personal self-experience that is connected with the personal creative potential. The aim of the paper is to determine and describe the figurative insight and its development opportunities of the prospective art pedagogues. Their figurative insight and its potential development was revealed through the analysis of the correlation between in the results of integrated practical creative works (visual dominant creative text exercise) and results of creative potential describing test (Venker test). The findings allow stating the future course of the development of the perspective art pedagogues’ figurative insight
STRUCTURES AND PATHS FOR THE EXPLORATION OF LANDSCAPE – CULTURAL MOSAIC
Authors: Taverna Mario , Piccinini Livio C. , Chang Ting Fa Margherita , Iseppi Luca
Published: May 2015

The main aim of this paper is to highlight the evolution of urban and peri-urban networks in view of their use by dwellers and visitors. It considers the knowledge as a part of a hidden permanent education form, and as a prerequisite for full enjoyment of available culture, sport and health facilities. Although, the objectives of the inhabitants and tourists are very different, their basic structural needs and the underlying methodology have common characteristics. In this prospective, the central element is the ability to build networks that connect the nodes of interest, which are functional (services at various levels), cultural (historical and artistic emerging features), and leisure (dedicated sport facilities and locations). Furthermore, the paper investigates the paths and times of networks connections, providing particular attention to multipurpose trips consistence of either dwellers or tourists.
Determining Components of Dance Interpretation for Encouraging Dance Teacher Interpretation Skills
Authors: Vītola Sandra
Published: May 2015

The article explores development possibilities of future dance teachers’ interpretation skills based on the findings on interpretation and its underlying components in the dance by philosophy and theory scientists. Dance is a combination of movement and art - a specific form, a system of codes with certain elements. Dance as a work of art – a cultural product – is characterized exactly by its interpretation eventuality – performer’s artistic activity. Interpretation possibility in dance is determined by knowledge, skills and skills in dance language, as well as the use of this language within a certain dance genre and style in expressing one’s individual style and message. Aim of the Article is to analyze key components of Dance Interpretation and to substantiate their importance for encouraging Dance Teacher Interpretation Skills. The Article use both theoretical research method and scientific knowledge and observations during practical work at Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy (RTTEMA).
Holistic approach to understanding behaviour of 5-12 year olds in a social environment
Authors: Lieģeniece Daina
Published: May 2015

The primary purpose of this study was to become acquainted with theoretical background of the investigations of the phenomenon “self-regulation”. It was done by analysing various sources of information, receiving cues from SAGE publication data bases (after 1990). The idea of analyses was assumed by taking into consideration D.Lieģeniece’s (1997, 1999) elaborated model “Holistic approach to education of a 5-7 year old child”. Holistic approach model identifies child’s self-regulation as a construct influenced by a whole personality: cognitive processes, emotionality, volitional sphere, needs, motives etc. This work is reviewed as research on characteristics of children’s self-regulation as a point of children’s school-related competence across the preschool and elementary school. In the current study three aspects are considered, influencing self-regulation ability (1) emotionrelated self-regulation ability (2) cognitive competence (3) situation knowledge and social skills. Research suggests taking into consideration dynamic influences among intrinsic factors causing children’s behaviour.
Methods of Promoting Narrative Skills in Children With Insufficient Development of Language System
Authors: Tūbele Sarmīte , Cupere Irina
Published: May 2015

This article explores the issue of promoting storytelling skills in preschool children with insufficient development of language system, such as making retellings, narrative stories, stories based on plot pictures and the problems faced by children drawing up short stories. There are presented also the methodological aspects of speech therapist’s activities when working with such children and promoting narrative skills and abilities to tell stories. Methods of game, modeling, mnemonics and drawing with comments are described
Drama Elements in the Prevention of Phonological Awareness Disorders in 5 – 6 Year Old Children
Authors: Tūbele Sarmīte , Laganovska Egija
Published: May 2015

This article contains theoretical analysis about how to develop phonological awareness in children 5–6 years of age and analysis of empirical findings. Elements of drama provide the great opportunity to improve phonological awareness.Reading and writing are the two most important techniques which pupils must achieve at school. Phonological awareness training has significant effects on overall reading ability, spelling, and reading comprehension. There are several well-established lines of argument for the importance of phonological skills to reading and spelling. Phonemic awareness is the ability to notice, think about, and work with the individual sounds in words. We know that children’s skills in phonological awareness is a good predictor of later reading success or difficulty. Some conclusions were drawn from theoretical and empirical findings. In this article, analysis of scientific and methodological literature is used as a method. Main findings –development of phonological awareness in children 5–6 years of age is possible and effective when using drama elements.
Efforts to maintain Latvian identity in Augšbebri village, Omsk region
Authors: Antiņa Ināra
Published: May 2015

Driven by various motives, Latvian emigrants and exiles have been voluntarily or involuntarily choosing various regions of the world as their new home. Siberia is one such region – the first Latvian exiles were deported to this remote Russian territory already in the 18th century and a new wave of settlers moved there on their own accord in search of a better life in the early 19th century. Some of the Latvian villages have survived in Russia to this day. Augšbebri (Bobrovka) village in the Tara district, Omsk region, is one of them. Augšbebri village was founded in 1897 when the first settlers from Latvia registered as residents there. The modern-day residents of Augšbebri are the sixth generation of ethnic Latvians living in Siberia. The villagers have preserved their Latvian language skills and traditions, but are concerned about the younger generation’s ability to maintain their Latvian identity, because only few young people use Latvian in their day-to-day communication. The villagers’ efforts to maintain their language skills, traditions and Latvian identity in their adopted homeland are especially admirable at a time when so many Latvians leave their native country and establish Latvian communities in foreign countries in attempts to preserve their identity.
State Employment Agency of Latvia Training Event in Conformity with the Labor Market Needs
Authors: Barbare Inese
Published: May 2015

State Employment Agency (SEA) 2011 initiated a conceptual shift away from a short-term crisis management approach to long-term labor market policy measures, which include changes to the range of training activities and organization. The goal of this research paper is to ensure the SEA training aligns with labor market needs, and offers assessment and proposals for their improvement. This paper covers the training relevance assessment according to labor market needs, analyses SEA customer demand, awareness and satisfaction regarding the training events, provides guidance on the counselors' role and its impact, as well as assessment of the coupon method. The objective of the study was to use a variety of data collection and analysis methods: an analysis of policy documents, statistical data analysis, a secondary analysis of previous research, database analysis, telephone interviews, focus group discussions and expert discussions.
The Relationship Between Online communication aspects and Personality Traits
Authors: Dudkina Aija , Barkane Elīna
Published: May 2015

This reference The relationship between online communications aspects and Personality Traits theoretical backround contains a review of best-known and the most actual theories about the online communications aspects and personality traits. Aim of the research is theoretical basis and practical research to investigate whether there is a relationship between online communication aspects and personality traits. Terms of Reference: 1st to analyze and summarize the theoretical literature on communication aspects online theories of personality factors. 2nd select a research methodology. Methods of the research: Survey BFI and the research author’s constructed a questionnaire. Respondents of the research: together 82 users of social networks like draugiem.lv and facebook.com. During the research the proved that there is a relationship between the individuals five personality factors: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, and some units (variables) of online self-presentetation through profile image.
Ecological Approach in the Substantiation of the Contexts of Distance Education Environment
Authors: Katane Irēna , Katans Edgars , Vavere Gita
Published: May 2015

The development of a human being takes place in the interaction with his/her life environment. Educational environment, including distance education environment, is particularly important for the facilitation of the sustainability of all society and the development of each individual. Ecological paradigm becomes more and more topical in modern education. The authors of the article base their research on the ecological approach, where an educational institution as the distance education environment is a multicomponent/multicontextual system. The results of theoretical research enabled the authors to identify several contexts of distance education environment: informative environment, technological environment and e-environment that complementary supplement each other. There have been analyzed and compared several concepts related to distance education, identifying in them the common and different features. Ecological approach enabled to reveal the essence of distance education and to describe distance education environment from different aspects.
LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE CONTEXT OF LATVIAN VOCATIONAL SECONDARY EDUCATION
Authors: Kinta Gunta
Published: May 2015

Using learning outcomes, which are defined as statements of what a learner knows, understands and is able to do after learning, may support lifelong learning, since the outcome of education rather that input and process are emphasised. In Latvia vocational education is considered to have important role in the context of lifelong learning. Therefore, this study aimed at exploring views of vocational education students concerning the role of lifelong learning knowledge, skills and competences in vocational secondary education. The questionnaire including 19 statements of general learning outcomes was completed by 1817 vocational education students from 25 vocational schools. The results of the study indicate that the respondents appreciate the importance of these learning outcomes, although in case of some statements the respondents do not have clear understanding how these learning outcomes relate to their occupation.
CYBERBULLING AND REAL REALITY
Authors: Marzano Gilberto , Lubkina Velta
Published: May 2015

There are various risks tied to cyberspace. Some of them are social risks because they are cultural risks, being related to new forms of relationships and interactions among people. In the last decade, toxic evils like cyberbullying and other malicious cyber violence are growing, and the search of antidotes is becoming a common concern for governments, educational authorities, teachers, parents and children alike. The available data shows clear evidence that the number of persons affected by cyber violence is increasing (Shariff e Churchill, 2009; U.S. Department of Education, 2011; Dilmac, 2012; Catalano, 2012): a Google search of the word “cyberbullying” finds more the 11 million of items. Despite the popularity of the word, there is a limited knowledge of this issue and many of the first conceptual formulations about it continue to be spread in literature, such as that the characteristics of bullies who act face-to-face and those who do so in cyberspace are very different. The paper analyzes the classic model of cyberbullying behavior, as described in literature, introducing a new element to be considered. It is that, especially for young people, Web and physical world are more and more becoming a whole: virtual-web and real reality are a continuum that we could define as an e-real-reality. Analyzing two of the most known cases of cyberbullying and considering some other evidences emerged by recent researches, we are theoretically convinced that a better understanding of this element could lead to the development of more effective strategies for combating cyberbullying.
Biographical approach in pedagogical research: from life story to monograph
Authors: Medveckis Arturs
Published: May 2015

Pedagogical researches on educational system or the history of some educational establishment traditionally deal with documents reflecting the institution establishment regulatory documents, structure, management hierarchy, education content and regulatory upbringing documents. For deeper focus on pedagogical research biographical approach is useful. This article looks at three publications of different genres written and compiled by the author of this publication. These are Liepāja University Academic Staff Biographical Index, Liepāja University Staff Life Stories published in three books and a monograph about the Liepāja University women’s choir “Atbalss” conductor and music teacher Kārlis Rūdolfs Kreicbergs. Creation of the editions is based on extensive empirical data biographical research. The article highlights specificity of three newly-created works. Basing on methodology of creating these works and their further analysis a system-oriented view on pedagogical paradigm of the period, characterising the collisions between personalities and the period, was developed
Social microblog TWITTER use to motivate young people (NEETs) to involve in distance education
Authors: Ratniece Dace
Published: May 2015

Across the world, young people face real and increasing difficulty in finding decent work with each passing day. Youth unemployment is not a new phenomenon; it is part of the global jobs crisis. Two additional emerging factors are worsening the youth employment crisis even further and causing challenges in the transition to decent work:  Increase in “discouraged youth”, in other words young people “neither in education nor in employment or training” (NEET).  Rising unemployment among university graduates, and more generally graduates of tertiary education institutions. What can be done to solve the dropout crisis with microblogging possibilities? Bloggers are driven to document their lives, provide commentary and opinions, express deeply felt emotions,articulate ideas through writing, and form andmaintain community forums. Using Twitter is becoming more relevant than ever, but we need to be aware of how any given audience engages with Twitter. Many educators have found that Twitter is a great tool to help increase participation and continue to engage students once they’ve left the classroom.The use of e-learning in itself does not constitute an enhancement of the quality of teaching and learning, but it is a potential enabler for such enhancement. Examples of actual good practice have been provided to illustrate how certain initiatives have addressed challenges and sought to engage learners in an effective manner.
Relation between Moral Competence and Religiosity: Cognitive and Intuitive Aspects
Authors: Trups-Kalne Ingrīda , Dimdiņš Ģirts
Published: May 2015

The aim of the study was to examine whether moral foundations mediate the negative relation between moral competence and orthodox/conservative religiosity. The participants (N = 361, aged 16 to 74) completed the Moral Judgment Test (Lind, 1978, 2008), the 30-Item Full Version of the Moral Foundations Questionnaire (Graham, Haidt & Nosek, 2008), and Huber's (Huber, 2004) Religion’s Centrality Scale. Mediation analysis revealed that the ‘binding’ moral foundations of in-group loyalty, respect for authority, and purity mediate the negative relation between moral competence and orthodox religiosity. These results are in line with Lind’s theoretical prediction that if individuals have more criteria to consider when making moral judgment, it may hamper their performance on moral competence measures, which are typically based on the individual foundations of harm avoidance and justice. The study contributes to understanding differences in social cognition between liberal and conservative religiosity.
THE POSSIBILITIES OF LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: THE ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTENT OF PROFESSIONAL SECONDARY EDUCATION
Authors: Zalaiskalne Anita
Published: May 2015

The aim of the article is to evaluate the content of professional secondary education programs from the point of life-long education pedagogic aspect. Evaluation of professional secondary education program content is based on the pedagogic statements of life-long education and data of researched performed by the author. Analysis and interpretation of research results is the basis for conclusions about the realization of life-long education principles in the level of professional education program. Main conclusions: the element of professional education program such as lessons of own-initiative work is one of instruments for the realization of life-long education principles, which currently is not completely used; there is a lack of methodological argument about particular elements of the content such as lessons of own-initiative work or inclusion of the amount of content parts in programs; mutual cooperation between teachers of educational institutions and representatives of state institutions promotes development of more qualitative content of professional secondary education.
The Nurse as a Member Responsible for Implementing the Community Health Politics
Authors: Bēta Gunta
Published: May 2015

The nurse is a medical practitioner, who performs not only the practical skills of her/his chosen profession. She/he is also an important member of the chain, responsible for the community education work. The education process occurs during the daily planned or unplanned communication with patients of different age or with family members and visitors. The nurse is often asked for an advice, not rarely she is the trustee of the patient because her actual role is well understandable to the patients, she/he is relatively closer. Nevertheless, not always the expectations of visitors of health care establishments, patients or members of their families to get valuable information from the nurse in the context of a specific situation have been satisfied. Considering health strategy of EU and Latvia the nurses have to be aware of the ongoing and prospective importance of educational work. Besides to knowledge of the professional spectrum the scope of educational methods applicable in the education of patients is of great importance: appropriate usage of these methods may encourage the patient’s comprehension of the current situation or of the total educational process. Correctly chosen educational methods and communication approach may have a positive influence on patients’ life quality and, secondarily, encourage the implementation of community health politics.
Muscle functional characteristics of Latvian weightlifters in lightweight categories
Authors: Čupriks Leonīds , Ciematnieks Uģis , Knipše Gundega , Čuprika Aleksandra , Lesčinskis Māris , Saulīte Sergejs
Published: May 2015

To predict the potential physical abilities of weightlifters, it is recommended to follow the complex methodology for assessing the weightlifter in certain weightlifting competition exercise. Our aim of the study was to investigate the muscle contraction and relaxation process of Latvian weightlifters of lightweight categories (-56kg, -62kg) in the competition-like situation. Tests were conducted on a dynamometer system REV9000 using leg flexion and extension in knee joint. Establishing the contraction and relaxation processes of weightlifters nerve muscle apparatus in electromiograhical curves allowed us to clear out five main muscle contraction and relaxation interactional patterns: athletes straining muscles very quickly with very fast relaxation, athletes strain and relax their muscles relatively fast; athletes straining muscles fast with slow relaxation , slowly straining the muscles with quick relaxation, slowly contracting the muscles and slowly relax them. Latvian weight lifters training process requires further attention in improvement of muscle relaxation and tightening processes with selection of appropriate training resources and means.
Does Yearly Made Testing of Knowledge at Work Place Enhance Medical Personnel’s Self – Directed Learning in Their Lifelong Learning?
Authors: Dambe Gundega , Atstāja Dzintra
Published: May 2015

The purpose of this paper is to clarify – whether yearly made testing of knowledge at a work place enhance NMP medical personnel’s self-directed and self-motivated lifelong learning and how it affects the results of work. The results of the research show, that the knowledge testing enhances personnel’s self-directed learning, however, it does not affect the results of work significantly. By analyzing the data of the survey on personnel’s attitude to the testing of knowledge data, the conclusion has been made that other factors of personnel’s motivation for lifelong learning have to be found.
Gender studies of self-assessment and yourself physical health first year students’
Authors: Ivaskiene Vida , Skyriene Valentina , Cepelionene Jurgita , Skyrius Evaldas
Published: May 2015

The aim of this study is to assess aspects of first year students’ (young man and young women) health and self-esteem. Zaborskis’ (1997) questionnaire was used for the study to assess subjectively students’ perception of their personal health. Self-assessment was analysed using Rosenberg’s (1965) self-esteem scale. The survey using an anonymous questionnaire was implemented in Kaunas during the classes in spring semester 2010. The study involved 249 first-year students (120 young man and 129 young women).First-year students young man assess their physical health is not much better than the students young women. Self-esteem most of the young men and young women the average, and the third - high. Gender differences are established only for three terms of ten self-assessment (p <0,05).
Physical activity self-efficacy assessment scale for seniors
Authors: Kaupužs Aivars
Published: May 2015

Physical activity (PA) self-efficacy is one of the most important psychological factors that influence older person’s health related behaviour. This study was designed to develop an appropriate instrument and examine the psychometric properties of the Physical Activity Self-efficacy Assessment Scale for seniors (PASAS). The scale development process included identifying the PA self-efficacy concept by literature reviewing, generating the items from semi-structured interviews and testing of validity and reliability. The study was carried out for testing of PASAS. The research samples consisted of 359 respondents 60-75 years old. The PASAS is a 14-item, 5-point Likert Scale. It comprises of 4 dimensions, namely, internal motivation, lack of support, health limitations and lack of recourses. The PASAS demonstrates an acceptable content validity index and construct validity (Cronbach's alpha 0.966). The criterion-related validity of PASAS was verified by a significant positive correlation (ρ = 0.47 -0.741, p < 0.01) between the developed scale items and the scores of IPAQ. The scale developed in this study can be used as research tools to measure PA selfefficacy of seniors.
The reasons for the establishment of the Health psychology in Latvia
Authors: Mārtinsone Kristīne , Freimane Gunta , Mihailova Sandra , Mihailovs Jānis Ivans
Published: May 2015

Health Psychology, based on biopsychosocial approach, addresses the issues of individual, group and society's physical, social and mental health. Today, in Europe and the U.S., it has been defined as one of the branches of psychology. Also, it has started in positioning in Latvia. This paper discusses the necessity of establishing and development of the field and education of health psychology in Latvia, clarifies the meaning and the framework of the health psychology, as well as offers a description of the scope of specialists’ activity and the tendencies of research in this field.
Pecunia : historia de un vocablo
Authors: Marcos Casquero Manuel Antonio
Published: May 2015

A propósito del nombre de la publicación que se presenta, se hace una revisión de la evolución histórica del vocablo "pecunia"
Aplicación de los gráficos de control en el análisis de la calidad textil
Authors: Huerga Castro Carmen , Blanco Alonso Pilar , Abad González Julio
Published: May 2015

El actual nivel de competencia existente en el sector textil hace que las empresas locales deban lograr y mantener un alto nivel de calidad en sus productos. Para conseguirlo, es preciso tomar medidas desde los niveles iniciales del proceso productivo, que es donde hemos centrado nuestra atención. En este trabajo se pretende mostrar la utilidad de las técnicas de Control Estadístico de Procesos en la evaluación de la calidad textil. Concretamente, se diseñan gráficos de control univariantes y multivariantes para vigilar de forma individual y conjunta distintas características de calidad relacionadas con un proceso de hilatura.

The present competence in textile sector compels local manufacturers to reach and maintain the high level of quality in its products. In order to get it, it is necessary ot take measures from the initial levels of the productive process, and that's where we have focused our attention. This parper tries to show the usefulness of the Statistical Process Control techniques in evaluating textile quality. In particular, univariate and mulitvariate control charts are designed to monitor both individually and jointly the differnet quality characteristics related to the spinning process.