bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
E-interaction of business and government: problems and perspectives
Authors: Гуляева  , Gulyaeva Valeriya 
Published: July 2016

The realization of the conception of e-government in Russia is designed to raise the efficiency of public administration. The role of e-government services was evaluated for the small and medium business, and the problems of this method of cooperation were also studied.
The methodological basis of the research is the comprehensive approach and the statistical methods of analysis.
Special attention is given to identifying the factors which affect the choice of electronic mode of cooperation. There are some conclusions. Subjective factors influence the choice of mode of electronic cooperation very much, so the measures of popularization of e-government services are needed. In addition there is the use of individual elements of e-government that significantly reduces the cost for public services. The essential problem is to use the services of the intermediary organizations.The results of the analysis can assist to the improvement of the effectiveness of realization of e-government conception in Russia.
Application of psychological diagnosis in the process of establishing criteria for psychodynamic therapy designed for patients with personality disorders.
Authors: Izydorczyk Bernadetta , Gąska Agnieszka 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studyThe main purpose of this paper was to present a model of psychological diagnosis, aimed at establishing the fundamental criteria for qualifying patients with symptoms of various mental disorders (including neurotic and personality disorders) for outpatient psychodynamic therapy.Subject or material and methodsRorschach Inkblot Test, clinical interviewResultsThe research was conducted in the years 2010-2013 in the Neurosis Treatment Centre and in the Mental Health Outpatient Clinic A study population comprised 38 males and 42 females.DiscussionThe structure of personality characteristics and their impact on a patient’s eligibility to participate in a particular type of psychotherapy was assessed based on the major assumptions of psychodynamic approach, with special focus on the criteria put forward by Gabbard; the Big Five personality dimensions; as well as on the diagnostic criteria for personality disorders, developed by the American Psychiatric Association.ConclusionsAnalysis of the result of this research allowed to develop a model of fundamental criteria for selecting an appropriate form of psychotherapy designed for patients with various types of personality disorders. Eight criteria were found to be significant in the process of qualifying the aforementioned individuals for outpatient psychotherapy. They included two psychological dimensions: intrapsychic (describing psychological indicators of the self-structure and maturity level of the patient's identity) and interpersonal (describing indicators of the person’s capacity for establishing emotional relations with others). Diagnosis of the aforementioned indicators proves to contribute significantly to the process of selecting effective therapeutic methods for neurotic patients as well as individuals who exhibit symptoms of more severe destabilization of personality organization.
Burnout, neurotic symptoms and coping strategies among Polish medical students
Authors: Tereszko Anna , Drozdowicz Katarzyna , Szymura Mateusz , Taurogiński Bartłomiej , Tuleja Aleksandra , Korzeniowski Wojciech , Kozłowska Agata , Siwek Marcin , Dudek Dominika 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studySymptoms of burnout are found not only after years in medical profession but also in the early stages of career – as early as in medical college. Medical studies are considered one of the most stressful majors leading to early burnout and other related symptoms such as neurotic symptoms. Our aim was to examine this topic by assessing burnout and neurotic symptoms as well as strategies of coping with stress felt during each year of studies.Subject or material and methodsWe used web-based questionnaire, consisting of MBI-SS, CISS and Symptom checklist S-III and invited medical students of each year of 6-years medical course to fill it online. Questionnaire was filled by 781 students in total.ResultsStatistical analysis revealed interesting pattern of symptoms severity present in students, with its highest scores at the beginning as well as the end of medical course and lowest score during 3rd year of studies. This pattern was clearly visible for MBI-SS Exhaustion, and somewhat less pronounced for MBI-SS Cynicism and S-III score, where decrease of symptoms was the only significant change. Coping strategies seemed to be similar for all medical students with higher score for Distraction scale on 3rd year compared with 2nd one.DiscussionThese results, however unexpected, seem to be consistent with available literature, emphasizing higher amount of stress felt during great changes regarding expectations for the beginning student and soon-to-be doctors.ConclusionsResults prompt to reflect on ways of countering emerging symptoms of burnout not only in the experienced students, but among those starting college.
Evaluation of the efficacy of ADHD treatment with the use of EEG-biofeedback method in comparison to methylphenidate
Authors: Flisiak-Antonijczuk Halina , Adamowska Sylwia , Chładzińska-Kiejna Sylwia , Kalinowski Roman , Adamowski Tomasz 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studyThe purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of the EEG-biofeedback (NF) method in ADHD treatment in each of the three basic DSM-IV-TR clinical types.Subject or material and methods85 patients aged 6 to 14 treated in an outpatient department and a day-care department (S) were qualified for the EEG-biofeedback therapy, whereas the control group consisted of 30 patients (C) who were treated with methylphenidate. For the purposes of evaluating the treatment efficacy, a structured interview on the presence of the ADHD symptoms was conducted.
The S group patients participated in 20 NF therapy sessions throughout a six-month period. An analysis of electrophysiological parameters of EEG was additionally performed in group S - Th/SMR and Th/Beta ratios in C3 and C4 channels at three points in time (at the beginning, during the course of and at the end of the EEG-biofeedback therapy).ResultsBoth types of S and C group therapies significantly reduce (p < 0.01) the number of attention deficit, hyperactivity and impulsiveness symptoms in subgroups with attention deficit prevalence and mixed type. In all ADHD types, significant decrease in values of the examined Th/SMR and Th/Beta ratios was noted between the sessions 1 and 10.DiscussionThe NF method proved similarly effective as methylphenidate in reducing the number of symptoms, both in the type with prevalence of attention deficit and in the mixed type.ConclusionsThe results of the study are promising, since the EEG-biofeedback therapy was similarly effective as methylphenidate in reducing the aggravation of ADHD symptoms.
Post-discharge medication adherence in schizophrenia
Authors: Yalamova Iglika 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studyTo assess the stability of medication adherence and risk factors for non-adherence in outpatients with schizophrenia after hospital discharge.Subject or material and methodsPatients with schizophrenia (n=40) were recruited one month after hospital discharge for acute hospitalization and followed up for 5 months. Medication adherence and relevant clinical variables and socio-demographic factors were assessed at baseline and at the end of follow-up.ResultsOne month after hospital discharge 32.5% of the patients showed high treatment adherence. Adherence rates decreased further up to 16.7% six months after hospital discharge. While antipsychotic side effects differentiated adherent from non-adherent patients at baseline, both groups were differentiated at follow-up by the level of insight. Non-adherence prior to hospitalization and in the first month after hospital discharge, and hospitalization in the previous year predicted further non-adherence.DiscussionMedication adherence in schizophrenia decreases substantially after hospital discharge with partial adherence being common in clinical practice. Risk factors for non-adherence have been identified. The post-discharge period seems important for establishing high treatment adherence in schizophrenia.ConclusionsVigorous interventions in community-based settings should be applied in the post-discharge period in order to improve medication adherence and outcome in outpatients with schizophrenia.
E-Learning: Is it any better than Traditional Approaches in Psychotherapy Education?
Authors: Hickey Catherine , McAleer Sean , Khalili Donnamarie 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studyThere is a trend towards competency based psychotherapy education in psychiatry training but programs are finding it difficult to meet the expanded requirements for learner competence in multiple modalities of psychotherapy. E-learning has been raised as a potential solution to the problem. However, there have been few studies determining if e-learning is any better than traditional learning. The objective of this study is to determine if online learning modules can enhance knowledge acquisition and learner satisfaction in psychotherapy education.Subject or material and methodsA need analysis was performed at this institution to determine the learning needs and preferences of the psychiatry residents. A blended course (consisting of traditional lectures, online modules and videotape review) was designed and developed based on these needs. Lectures and online modules were evaluated by means of pre-tests and post-tests. A paired t-test was used to determine if knowledge acquisition occurred in each online module and lecture group. An independent t-test was used to determine if there was greater knowledge acquisition in the online module group versus the lecture group. A learner satisfaction questionnaire was distributed with each online module.ResultsNineteen residents completed the study. There was statistically significant knowledge acquisition in each online module and lecture group. There was no difference in knowledge acquisition between online modules and lectures. Learners were satisfied with the modules, but experienced minor technical difficulties.DiscussionOnline modules may enhance learner satisfaction in psychotherapy education. But there may be no difference in learning compared to traditional classroom-based lectures.ConclusionsFurther studies are needed.
Psychological Center as a Foundation for the Practical Training of Clinical psychologists at the Saint-Petersburg State University
Authors: Burina Ekaterina , Danilova Marina , Grandilevskaya Irina , Rykman Liudmila , Trąbczyński Piotr 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studyThis study, aimed at identifying perceptions of graduate students about the most important professional qualities.Subject or material and methodsSubject and method of study is a qualitative analysis of 74 student essays on the topic «The image of an effective counselor».ResultsStudents’ perceptions match a profile of an effective counselor, most frequently described in scientific literature.DiscussionIn addition, the experts believe these qualities to be the most effective for practicing psychologists.
The article features a comprehensive analysis of the main challenges faced by young professionals at the beginning of their counseling careers.ConclusionsIn overall, the Psychological Center with its long-term experience of preparation and practical skills training for the students of the Clinical Psychology specialty, has proven its necessity, relevance, and effectiveness.
Stress Management Techniques
Authors: Czabała Czesław , Miedziun Patrycja 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studyThe object of the study was to identify, what techniques of coping with stress are used by the general population. Furthermore, the study also established what stress managing techniques are used by the people declared as those feeling more stressed.Subject or material and methodsIn the study a Questionaire of Stress Coping Techniques was used, containing the list of the techniques. It also included demographic factors as well as the statement of feeling stressed. The group constituted of a 100 people, with the age average of 34,6 years.ResultsThe study showed that the most common techniques of dealing with stress are: listening to music, focusing on problem solving, analyzing and planning of future activities, meeting with friends and a rational explanation of the situation. The analysis have also shown that people declaring higher levels of stress use the techniques of “distancing” and “passivity”.DiscussionProszę usunąć DiscussionConclusionsOf all the stress management techniques people used mostly those included in the categories of “problem solving”, “vicarious gratification” and “distancing”. This points to the use of techniques that require no effort but are not fully effective. It could be so that they have not skills to use other techniques, or are aware that such techniques exist.
Positive and negative urgency and sleep quality among patients with borderline and antisocial personality disorder
Authors: Taherifard Mina , Abolghasemi Abbas , Hajloo Nader 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studyThe aim of the present study was to compare positive and negative urgency as well as sleep quality among patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD).Subject or material and methodsThe present study is causal-comparative. The sample includes 50 patients diagnosed with ASPD and 50 patients diagnosed with BPD, as well as 50 healthy persons. Also, all subjects were selected based on availability. The instrument used was Lynam et al Impulse Control Scale and Pittsburg’s Sleep Quality Index .ResultsThe results show that the mean of negative urgency in BPD patients is significantly higher than ASPD patients. Also, the mean of positive urgency in ASPD patients is significantly higher than BPD patients. Dimensions of sleep quality in both BPD and ASPD patients are significantly higher than healthy persons (P<0.01).DiscussionThe results show that a significant difference exists among the BPD and ASPD patients and healthy group in the positive and negative urgency and sleep quality.ConclusionsWe found that BPD and ASPD patients, manifest reckless behaviors when experience, respectively, due to more negative urgency when experiencing negative emotional situations and positive urgency when experiencing positive emotional situations. The both show weaker sleep quality which has diagnostic and therapeutic implications.
An analysis of the sibling relationship in adulthood. Polish adaptation of STQ-Now
Authors: Szymańska Paulina 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studyThe main aim was the Polish adaptation of STQ-Now, an American questionnaire describing the current sibling relationship by R. Stewart and co-workers.Subject or material and methodsThe sample of 416 adults, aged 18 – 36 years old, completed a survey that consisted of a sociodemographic form, STQ-Now and one of 3 questionnaires: ASRQ, SWS or UCLA.ResultsFactor Analysis (CFA) confirmed five-factor structure of the STQ-Now, however because of the low level of reliability of one of the scales (Longing) some changes were made. Firstly, items included in Longing were distributed into Mutuality and Apathy. Then 7 items from Criticism formed a new factor Predominance. The new model was well-fitted to data. The internal consistency of all scales were high (Cronbach's α from 0.719 to 0.935). The Pearson correlation coefficients between STQ-now and ASRQ, SWS, and UCLA showed satisfactory level of concurrent and discriminant validity.DiscussionThe Polish adaptation of STQ-Now consists of 48 items, examining the sibling relationship. Statistical and theoretical analyses led to the five-factor model with following scales: Mutuality, Criticism, Predominance, Apathy and Competition. Some limitations of the questionnaire were also mentioned in the article.ConclusionsIn spite of some differences with regard to the original version, STQ-Now is a valid and reliable questionnaire and can be used in the Polish population.
Neuropsychological functioning across different states of bipolar disorder: mania or hypomania and depression
Authors: Świtalska Julita 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studyThe aim of the study was to compare neuropsychological functioning across different states of bipolar disorder: mania/hypomania and depression.Subject or material and methodsCognitive functions were examined in 30 depressed bipolar patients aged 18-68 who fulfilled DSM-IV criteria for depressive episode (Hamilton Depression Rating Scale score ≥ 11) and 30 manic or hypomanic bipolar patients aged 23-68 who fulfilled DSM-IV criteria for manic or hypomanic episode (Young Mania Rating Scale ≥ 11). The comparison group consisted of 30 healthy subjects aged 23-71 without history of psychiatric or neurological disorders. A neuropsychological battery assessed executive functions and fluency (Wisconsin Card Sorting Test – WCST and Controlled Oral Word Association Test FAS, Stroop Color-Word Interference Test), working memory and attention (Trail Making Test Part B - TMT, N-back Test), psychomotor speed (TMT A) and reaction time (N-back Test).ResultsThe bipolar groups showed cognitive dysfunctions in working memory, fluency, attention, psychomotor speed and reaction time in relation to the comparison group. The manic/hypomanic group was also impaired on WCST, a measure of executive functions, which was not observed in depressive patients. Manic/hypomanic patients were significantly more impaired on executive functions than the depressed group.DiscussionThe obtained results are partly consistent with the previous results.ConclusionsA poorer neuropsychological performance was observed in different states of bipolar disorder but during manic/hypomanic state cognitive deficits were more serious regarding executive functions.
Prevalence of depressive and anxiety disorders in dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease
Authors: Kokoszka Andrzej , Leszczyńska Katarzyna , Radzio Rafał , Daniewska Dorota , Łukasiewicz Agnieszka , Orzechowski Wojciech , Piskorz Aldona , Gellert Ryszard 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studyThe objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of depression in Polish dialysis patients and assess the relations of depression with attitude toward illness.Subject or material and methods107 patients undergoing dialysis (56 men and 51 women) aged 23-85 (M=56.63 years, SD=15.45) were diagnosed with the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I.). They also filled out the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS).ResultsDepressive disorders were diagnosed in 74 (69.2%) patients, including: a major depressive episode - 31 (29%), dysthymia - 30 (28%), and an episode of depression with melancholic features - 23 (21.5%). Only 23 (21.5%) patients met no criteria for a mental disorder in the M.I.N.I. There were statistically significant differences among mean scores in BDI in the following groups: depression with melancholic features (M=20.9, SD=9), a major depressive episode (M=18.08, SD=8), dysthymia (M=13.75, SD=6), and without depressive disorder (M=3.8, SD=3). There were statistically significant moderate correlations between intensity of depressive symptoms and acceptance of illness (r=0.5; p < 0.001).DiscussionRelation between intensity of depression and low acceptance of illness suggests that hemodialysis low mood is related to an increase in maladaptive attitude toward chronic kidney disease.ConclusionsA very high rate of prevalence of depressive disorders in dialysis patients was confirmed in the Polish population when a clinical structured interview was applied. It indicates that routine screening for depressive disorders in these patients is necessary.
Can meaning buffer work pressure? An exploratory study on styles of meaning in life and burnout in firefighters
Authors: Krok Dariusz 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studyThe purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between different dimensions of meaning in life and burnout among firefighters. The relationships between personal meaning, presence of meaning, search for meaning, and burnout are to be examined. In addition, the differences in the firefighters’ level of burnout are to be evaluated within three styles of meaning in life.Subject or material and methodsParticipants were 189 Polish firefighters who participated in the study voluntarily. The age ranged from 20 to 50 years and the mean age was 33.04 years (SD = 7.87). The participants were randomly recruited from twelve fire stations located in southern parts of Poland. They filled in the following questionnaires: the Personal Meaning Profile, the Meaning in Life Questionnaire, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory.ResultsFirefighters with higher levels of personal meaning and presence of meaning reported less emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, and more personal accomplishment. Most of the personal meaning dimensions also had significant associations with the burnout indicators. Individuals in detached style had higher levels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization than individuals in presence style and presence and search style.DiscussionMeaning structures are an important salutary factor that enables firefighters to effectively comprehend and interpret their work-related experiences, and thus reduces the likelihood of distress and weariness. Search for meaning has beneficial effects on burnout consequences among firefighters only if it is linked with presence of meaning.ConclusionsValuable goals and purposes endow individuals with meaningful experiences which form the building blocks of meaning in life that neutralize burnout processes.
Fast Effects of Cognitive Restructuring Training on Neurocognitive Functions in Opioid Addicts
Authors: Tavakolian Ehsan , Abolghasemi Abbas 
Published: July 2016

Aim of the studyThis study intended to investigate the effect of cognitive restructuring training on prefrontal related neurocognitive functions in opioid addicts and its relationship with relapse prevention.Subject or material and methodsThirty opioid addicts who completed a 21-day detoxification program were randomly placed in experimental and control groups. Before and after the training, the subjects underwent urinalysis, Addiction-Stroop test, Iowa Gambling Task, Wisconsin Card Sorting test, and Emotion Recognition Scale.ResultsDecision-making and emotion recognition were improved after the training course, but no significant difference was observed in attention bias, cognitive flexibility and relapse.DiscussionDifferent neurocognitive functions in addicts are affected differently by cognitive restructurin training. cognitive restructuring training effects more significantly on venromedial prefrontal cortex related functions than that of dorsolateral related functions.ConclusionsCognitive restructuring training and improvement of some neuropsychological functions are not enough to prevent relapse, and attention bias and cognitive flexibility should be adjusted.