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Statistically based survival rate estimation in patients with soft tissue tumors
Authors: Serban Bogdan , Panti Zsombor , Nica Mihai , Pleniceanu Marian , Popa Mihnea , Ene Răzvan , Cîrstoiu Cătălin 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Although most soft tissue tumors are benign, with a high healing rate after surgical excision, there is a variety of malignant tumors with differences in progression and prognosis. The study aimed to assess the survival rate in patients diagnosed with this pathology, based on the patient’s characteristics (age, gender, race), as well as the tumor’s histological type, differentiation degree, location and size. The retrospective study included a group of 103 patients diagnosed during 2010 and 2017 in our department. Considering the high healing rate of benign tumors, only the group of neoplastic patients (45 cases) was involved in the survival rate estimation, assessing tumor characteristics and individual comorbidities. Within this lot, we emphasized a predominance of neoplasm in patients aged over 50 years (32 cases), men (29 cases), and localization of the neoplasm in the thigh (23 cases). The predominant histopathological type, liposarcoma, was diagnosed in 67% of the cases, with dimensions over 6 cm and with local extension. There have been significant variations in mortality between the different histological subtypes (liposarcoma vs. synovial sarcoma). Local recurrences were showed in 18 cases of liposarcoma in the first 2 years after the surgical excision, with an increased aggressiveness of this neoplasm in men over 50 years. 12 cases developed distant metastasis, and until the end of the study, 7 deaths were reported in 3 cases involving associated comorbidities. The five-year survival is inversely proportional to the extent of the tumor and the local invasion, as well as to the age of the patient. An overall survival rate is difficult to appreciate in the context of a heterogeneous group of tumors so it must be evaluated for every histological subtype taking into account the patient’s particularities.
Factors influencing functional results after surgery for ankle fractures
Authors: Lupescu Olivera , Nagea Mihail , Ciurea Nicolae-Marian , Grosu Alina , Dimitriu Alexandru Lisias , Popescu Gheorghe Ion 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Ankle fractures are frequent and have a significant impact upon the function of the lower limb, as this joint has a crucial role in standing and especially in walking. Several classification systems have been developed concerning these fractures, connecting the traumatic mechanism to their treatment. Due to their character of articular fractures, functional restoration of local anatomy is necessary; therefore, surgery is mandatory in displaced fractures, affecting the congruency, the stability or the mobility of the ankle joint. The purpose of this paper is to describe the factors influencing the results of surgical treatment in these fractures, as it results from the experience of a level 1 Trauma Centre.
Guidance and Guideline-recommendations for the treatment of femoral neck fractures Romanian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology- SOROT 2018
Authors: Lupescu Olivera , Roman Mihai Dan , Deleanu Bogdan , Benea Horea , Haragus Horia , Prejbeanu Radu , Sandesc Dorel , Russu Octav Marius , Bataga Tiberiu , Popescu Gheorghe Ion , Cîrstoiu Cătălin 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Two types of femoral neck fractures are nowadays identified: those resulting from low energy trauma, usually by direct by falling on the hip, in patients with affected bone stock (the so-called “fragility fractures”) and those produced by high energy trauma, even in younger people, with normal bone stock. These recommendations are addressed to the first category. for which impaired mineral bone density (MBD), osteopenia, and osteoporosis represent major enabling factors. These recommendations refer to classification-based local and general treatment of femoral neck fractures (excluding the basilar neck ones). The presumptive and definitive diagnoses include the precise description of the fracture pattern, by complete imagistic evaluation. The treatment depends on the type of the patient (demanding or non-demanding), on the type of the fracture (stable or unstable), as well as on the facility of early treatment, in certain cases. The main therapeutic goal in femoral neck fractures is early social and professional reinsertion of the patient, by gaining a status as close as possible to the one before the trauma; stable stabilization allowing early mobilization has a key role in fulfilling this objective Therefore, complete evaluation and monitoring of the patient by a multidisciplinary team is mandatory in order to perform a proper evaluation of the anaesthetic and surgical risk ( as these patients usually have pre-existing health problems, sometimes severe) , a safe and adapted (form the point of view of invasivity) surgery and an appropriate post-operative local and general treatment. Therefore, these recommendations have numerous connections with those involving the intervention of physicians from other specialities with whom orthopaedic surgeons must cooperate in these cases
Treading on tricky ground: reconstructive approaches to Charcot neuropathic arthropathy of the foot
Authors: Ion Daniela–Elena 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Introduction and purpose:Charcot neuroarthropathy defines a cluster of progressive lesions affecting the joints and bones, as well as the soft tissues of the foot in the context of diabetes, a pivotal role being attributed to peripheral neuropathy. Loss of sensation and proprioception, subsequent repeated trauma, muscle and autonomic nervous system impairment contribute to the alteration of the foot’s architecture and distribution of pressure, ultimately triggering ulceration and gangrene. The urge to avoid amputation has fueled the development of conservative and reconstructive techniques capable of delaying, if not preventing such negative outcomes. The purpose of this review was to present the most frequently used reconstruction procedures and the challenges arising in adapting them to particular foot morphologies and lesion stages. Methods:Literature search was conducted using PubMed, resulting in around 90 articles, multicenter studies and reviews, 26 of which were considered most relevant in providing the guidelines for orthopedic reconstruction and postoperative care in Charcot foot patients with diabetic neuropathy prevailing over arteriopathy. Results:The tarsometatarsal and metatarsophalangeal joints are most frequently affected. Closed reduction, arthrodesis, and tendon lengthening are key features of an efficient correction, alternatively accompanied by resections and tenotomies. Ulceration and callus debridement may also be necessary, while prolonged casting and immobilization remain obligatory. Conclusions:Most authors agree that stabilizing the deformities, optimizing the pressure on the soft tissues, and promoting the healing of potential lesions are the main purposes of the interventions. Prompt recognition and correction of Charcot foot deformities improve life quality and minimize the prospects of amputation.
Developing Metacognitive Strategies of Future Teachers in the French System of Higher Education
Authors: Pliushch Valentyna 
Published: January 2019

Abstract The article analyzes the trends in teacher education development with the aim to improve the system of education in Ukraine. The need to improve professional training of future teachers taking into account metacognitive learning strategies is emphasized. The main way of enhancing efficiency of professional knowledge acquisition is defined to be metacognitive processes. The study of psychopedagogical literature shows variety and diversity of scientific approaches to undestanding the essence of metacognitions. It is indicated that the implementation of metacognitive approach is impossible, unless the student possesses the knowledge of learning strategies. When the lecturer aims to develop them in the students, learning becomes more personality-oriented and the level of learner autonomy is increased and thinking is amplified. This, in turn, is one of the most important ways to develop self-study skills. Foreign educational science singles out three groups of learning strategies such as cognitive, socially affective and metacognitive (being the main element of educational actions). The methods of metacognitive learning in higher education institutions in France are analyzed. The metacognitive learning pattern of note-taking is defined as to be most practice-oriented. It consists of such stages as contextualization, decontextualization and recontextualization. The analysis of training programmes for future teachers proves that the implementation of metacognitive programmes into practice of higher teacher education in France is based on the following two processes: either their full assimilation with the already existing syllabi, or the expansion of syllabi with the specialized course of study in metacognitive learning. Therefore, these programmes urge lecturers to realize that under modern conditions it is necessary to switch to metalearning. Students are assisted in creating a list of competences and knowledge and are aware of the need to enhance them in the future. The analysis of metacognitive programmes for professional training of future teachers in France concludes that lecturers aim to develop future teachers’ ability to self-analyze and self-assess learning activities.
Current Status and Prospects for the Quality Assurance in Border Guards Training: European Experience
Authors: Balendr Andrii 
Published: January 2019

Abstract The article reveals the current status of the quality assurance development in the training process of the European Union (EU) border guard agencies. Besides, the study aims to describe the prospects for further quality assurance development of the border guards training in the EU countries. The views of scientists on the concepts of “quality assurance and control” and “quality of training” were critically studied. The quality of a border guard’s training was defined as a set of knowledge, skills and competencies of a border guard, including a border guard’s personal qualities, characteristics, which define a person as a specialist in the sphere of the state border protection and distinguishes him or her from other specialists and ensures success along the border guard career path. The study of the quality assurance system of border guards’ training in the EU countries revealed that it is conducted by the European policies and educational and training standards and promotes the formal certification and external accreditation of border guards’ training. It is indicated that the prospects for developing quality assurance mechanism for all-European border guard courses are connected with the possibility to provide external accreditation for such courses as: Introduction to Educational Technology and Training Delivery Methodology, which the author completed in 2017 and 2018. The process of accreditation is being conducted by an international quality assurance agency. The quality assurance system of the border guards training in EU is used in the Joint European Master’s Program in Strategic Border Management, developed by FRONTEX Agency in cooperation with European educational establishments. So, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine can be particularly interested in this program, in order to facilitate the increasing of quality of Ukrainian border guards training.
Professional Training of Choreography Students in European Universities
Authors: Bidyuk Dmytro 
Published: January 2019

Abstract The article deals with the analysis of professional training of choreography students in European universities. It is indicated that choreography education is a certain system of dancing training, which cultivates students’ artistic, physical and technical skills necessary for the dancing profession, as well as develops their special knowledge. It is found that an indispensable component of learning is character and national dance. It is specified that the prospects of using foreign experience to modernize choreography education include different levels, namely the European level (an intensification of cooperation with international educational organizations, promotion of intercultural education and international relations through participation in cultural exchange programmes and international dance competitions and festivals), the national level (elaboration of appropriate legal and regulatory acts, design of national cultural and educational programmes for developing choreographic culture, introduction of new models of choreography training (theater dance, choreotherapy, modern dance), formulation of modern requirements for future specialists, allocation of budget on choreography development), the institutional level (administrative support of international scientific projects, introduction of appropriate strategies for developing choreographic industry, introduction of new courses, modernization of existing training programmes, introduction of innovative choreographic training programmes, creation of special programmes for students with special educational needs, Europeasation of lecture content, introduction of innovative elective modules at departments of choreography, organization of international workshops).
Training Social Educators to Organize Cultural and Leisure Activities: British and Ukrainian Experience
Authors: Romaniuk Inna 
Published: January 2019

Abstract The article analyzes the process of training social educators how to organize cultural and leisure activities. It was specified that analysis and thorough study of British experience was a fundamental source required to define relevant strategies and areas to solve the problem of training social educators to organize cultural and leisure activities. The article reveals the peculiarities of social educators’ scientific training, examines the ways of supporting and developing these specialists in the UK and Ukraine. It was noted that conceptual foundations of these specialists’ training to organize cultural and leisure activities should be justified taking into account the following components: the level of their spiritual development, life experience, active social and cultural activities, continuing education, the principles of comparative pedagogy, etc. It was concluded that professional training of social educators in foreign experience was similar in the fact that complex functions of recreational, leisure, cultural potential were realized only by specialists who obtained university education and also received additional knowledge in the field of social work, social pedagogy and other related disciplines. It was specified that the complexity of training social educators in British experience consists in the fact that these specialists should have the knowledge of various issues: from the principles of social and cultural state policy, general organization of social security system, specificity of cultural and leisure infrastructure functioning, demographic peculiarities to relevant methods of working with different gropus of population. It was clarified that prospects for further research should be aimed at analyzing educational scientific and methodological recommendations of international experience in training social educators.
Professional Training of Medical Specialists: International Experience
Authors: Yakovyshena Liudmyla 
Published: January 2019

Abstract The article deals with international experience in medical professional education and analyzes the modern trends in professional training of junior medical officers, specificity of their professional training in 1 and 2 accreditation levels institutions of higher medical education in the context of the European integration process. Subject Benchmark Statements of Ukrainian higher education were defined as a list of requirements for knowledge, abilities and skills in solving professional tasks. It is emphasized that targeted development of professional competecy is viewed as the most important practical objective of an educational institutions. It is specified that professional training of future nurses in Ukrainian medical colleges is characterized by certain advantages and disadvantages. Ukrainian and international experience in medical education was comparatively analyzed. The American, Canadian and European systems of professional training for medical specialists were considered. It is found that American colleges provide comprehensive and multilevel training for nursers. It is highlighted that integrated three-hour classes are the leading form of the education process organization in Canada. It combines theoretical and practical training. Considerable attention was paid to determining the current trends in the organization and functioning of nurse education in Europe, the USA and Canada. Based on the analysis of professional training junior medical officers in some European countries, the USA and Canada, it is concluded that it is esseintial to take into account positive aspects of European, American and Canadian experience in nure education while planning reforms in Ukraine.
Professional Training of Hospitality Specialists in Turkish and Ukrainian Vocational Schools
Authors: Malysheva Makhira 
Published: January 2019

Abstract The article analyzes the organization of practical training for hospitality specialists in vocational schools in Turkey and presents the specificity of collaboration between vocational education institutions and tourism enterprises, which are based on the principles of responsibility, expediency of using available resources at the appropriate level, support of youth and society, expanding of opportunities for education, etc. It also outlines the main objectives of collaboration between vocational education institutions and tourism enterprises, which are aimed at integrating theory and practice, adjusting learning to real-life conditions, developing professional skills, expedient using opportunities and resources of industrial sectors, etc. In addition, it proves that vocational education and institutions and tourism enterprises have certain common and distinct views on the goals of industrial training for pupils. Based on the analysis of researches by Turkish scholars, the model of practical training for hospitality specialists in Turkey is characterized. The key problems in the organization of practical training for students at enterprises are specified. They include some differences between graduates’ expectations of career in tourism and real working conditions at tourism enterprises; lack of theoretical and practical knowledge required for effective professional performance; trainees’ dissatisfaction with inflexible working hours; discrepancy between types of activity and a chosen specialization; violations of social rights to meals and accommodation, etc. Some relevant recommendations for improving practical training of future hospitality specialists in Turkey and Ukraine are outlined.
Professional Training of International Communication Specialists: The Example of Coventry University
Authors: Moshenets Olena 
Published: January 2019

Abstract The article deals with professional training of international communication specialists in Coventry University. It is found that professional training of specialists in information communication in Coventry University takes into consideration today’s challenges imposed by globalization, internationalization and integration processes and is characterized by flexibility, transparency of learning goals, clear learning outcomes and orientation towards practical application of the acquired knowledge, abilities and skills. It is specified that the scope of academic modules allows future specialists to understand the need to grasp the essence of communication, digital communication, reflexive communication, communication history, ethical communication, strategic communication, peace journalism, etc. It is clarified that they are trained to deal with communication in critical situations and come up with most relevant solutions. Based on the accumulated data, the following steps are suggested to enhance the quality of professional training for specialists in international communication in Ukraine: to reconsider the scope of expertise in international communication and take into account the most important aspects of the field to adjust them locally, regionally and nationally, so that future Ukrainian specialists in international communication can participate in the debates on topical issues in the international arena; to update the content of professional training in international communication so that it can correspond to global and European challenges of integration, globalization and internationalizations processes; to establish partnership relations between Ukrainian and European higher education institutions so that Ukranian students can develop their learner autonomy and academic mobility; to equip classrooms with advanced technologies contributing to developing practical skills of international communication specialists; to involve future specialists in international communication in the organization of conferences, evens and seminars related to the field of expertise.
The Importance of Brand Image on Consumer Purchase Attitude: A Case Study of E-Commerce in Taiwan
Authors: Lin Cheng-Ta Lin , Chuang Shuang-Shii 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
This study intends to investigate the relationships of brand image, consumer purchasing attitude, intention, and loyalty. Purposive sampling is adopted in this study and three hundred questionnaires are sent to graduate students, who have experiences purchasing in E- commerce. There are 185 responses and only 183 valid responses. Our results verifies that brand image positive influence on attitude on e-commerce. Furthermore, we find that consumer purchase attitude significantly influence purchasing intention. Finally, we prove that purchasing intention also significantly influences consumer loyalty. The contribution of this study has proven that brand image affects consumers' purchasing attitude.
Roma Rights and Discrimination Based on Ethnicity in Sweden (Göteborg, Vänersborg, Stockholm and Trollhätan)
Authors: Berat David 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
This article is about the rights of the Roma in Sweden and the level of discrimination that Roma are facing. The aims and objectives of the article is theoretical and practical understanding of the situation of the Roma and their human rights through our research and analysis of reports from international organizations, civil society organizations, deep interviews and data from the collected 57 questionnaires. The data is collected during the two study visits in November 2016 and February 2017. The article sumarises the actual situation of the Roma in Sweden and shows new data I have collected while visiting Göteborg, Stockholm, Vänersborg and Trollhättan. I did 4 deep interviews with representatives from Civil Right Defenders, Kronan School and members from UNHCR Sweden. The interviews were composed out of 22 questions about the current condition of Roma in Sweden, implemented projects for improving the Roma human rights, discrimination, police harasment, Roma register, legal remedies against discrimination, financial benefits if persuing education, non-governmental organization working for and with Roma, equitable representation of Roma in the state bodies, affirmative actions (positive discrimination), Romani political parties, allocated funds for projects improving the Romani situation, system of minority right protection, equality of Roma among the Swedish citizens. The questionnaire about discrimination is composed out of 15 questions about the forms of discrimination, feeling or witnesing discrimination, discrimination in delivering services, discrimination in employment, and reporting discrimination.