Archive of Journal
Volume 73, Issue 5, May. 2017

CREATIVITY AS THE BASIS OF THE MODEL OF EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL INTERACTION

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.27

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Abstract: Abstract: The article is devoted to the issue of human’s self-realization in the culture as the core for the creation of relevant and effective cross-cultural communication model by means of creative self-realization. The authors propose the concept of remodeling creativity as a methodological construct within the contemporary socio-cultural mentality and the context of modeling harmonious environment of cross-cultural interaction. The base of the empirical findings includes results of the «Life-purpose orientation questionnaire» (D. A. Leontiev) and the technique of "Culturally axiological differential" (G. U. Soldatova, S. V. Ryzhova). As a result, it is necessary to create relevant models of effective cross-cultural communication and cultural migration, as a cornerstone of persons’ self-realization in culture with the help of creativity. Keywords: creativity, cross-cultural communication, external social group, self-realization

Author(s): Elena Nadezhdina, Elena Pokrovskaya, Margarita Retina

INVESTIGATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRESS SOURCES OF SPORTS ENTERPISES

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.28

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Abstract: The people spend majority of their lives thinking about work life and business activities. This situation leads to results negative physical and psychological factors for the business processes of employeers. Stress is one of the most significant factors that effect sport administrators and cause fluctuations in their relative work performances. In this research, it�s aimed to estimate the individual, organizational, and environmental factors of which organizational stress stems from in the health-care institutions and study their effects on the performance of sports administrators as well as developing strategies so as to improve the lower performance levels which are driven by the organizational stress factors. This research is aimed to achieved 100 sports managers who worked for the Youth and Sports General Directorate located in the city center in Istanbul. Some questionnaires were excluded because of sports administrators did not have time to answer the questionnaire for their intensive work schedule and missing the questions. Therefore, evaluation is made on a total of 91 survey. Considering the demographic features, sports administrator when the stress points total is examined gender, marital status, educational level, professional experience, and working time in the institution was found between the groups for statistically significant. Women's sports managers have significantly higher stress scores than men. Married sports administrators are determined to have a higher stress scores than those with single. Stress will be on the agenda of increasing importance in the future is certain. Organizations need to combat stress before the agenda of the problem.

Author(s): Cemıle Nihal Yurtseven, Bilge Donuk, Eray Yurtseven

DETOX-RELATED CHARACTERISTICS AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THE NECESSITY OF DETOX IN NURSING STUDENTS

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.30

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Abstract: There is a growing interest in detox. Practicing detox incorrectly could lead to various adverse effects. This study analyzed detox-related characteristics, the necessity of detox, and the factors influencing the necessity of detox in female nursing students. This study was conducted as an exploratory descriptive study. Data were collected from 221 female nursing students at a university between July and August 2015. Participants answered the questionnaire measuring detox related characteristics, preferred methods for obtaining detox information, necessity of detox. Data were analyzed via independent t- test and ANOVA, which were performed to examine differences in the necessity of detox according to participants’ detox-related characteristics. Factors influencing participants’ necessity of detox were analyzed using multiple regression. Female nursing students’ mean score for items reflecting their necessity of detox was 2.96 out of 5. The necessity of detox was greater when fatigue levels were high, perceived health status was poor, and detox was not practiced. The female nursing students scored poorly for detox practice; therefore, proper information should be provided. The information should include practice in diet and exercise methods.

Author(s): Mi Ryeong Song, Eun-Kyung Kim

EXPLORING SOUTH AFRICAN PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MATHEMATICS PEDAGOGIC STRATEGIES

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.29

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Abstract: Currently, research focusing on pre-service teachers’ perceptions and knowledge of pedagogic strategies for mathematics is limited. To respond to this limitation, this qualitative study was located within an interpretive paradigm and aimed to explore pre-service teachers’ perceptions of pedagogic strategies for the teaching of mathematics. The study was framed within the ambit of social constructivism and Shulman’s teacher knowledge model, focusing on teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge. Each of the 32 participants in the main study was asked to complete two questionnaires at subsequent stages within the research process. Consequently, participants were invited to participate in semi-structured individual interviews. All 32 participants that participated in the main study were interviewed. The findings demonstrate that pre-service teachers are aware of the pedagogic strategies employed in mathematics classrooms, but they have difficulty in transforming this knowledge into pedagogical content knowledge. The findings may be of importance to mathematics teachers, mathematics teacher educators and researchers within the field.

Author(s): Jayaluxmi Naidoo

E-LEARNING DIDACTIC SUPPORT IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.16

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Abstract: The main purpose of this work is to consider an innovative blended learning method that combines a variety of approaches, supported by a flexible interactive platforms and open educational resources. The theoretical study considers e-learning support within the open educational resources and electronic platforms that offer new environment for teacher's training. It is found that methodically competent organization of the use of blended learning components is an effective approach to improve teaching activities and is singled out from the perspective of the proposed interactive repositories that provide the actualization of knowledge in the field of information and communication technologies. The findings of the study can be used in the teaching activities of researchers who understand and accept the dynamics of innovative modifications as a result of the capacity development of future skills dealing with fundamentally new competences which are considered to be as adequate to new competitive environment.

Author(s): Shaykina Olga Igorevna, Proskura O. V., Dakukina T. A

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION DISCLOSURE INSTITUTIONALISM

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.26

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Abstract: Corporate environmental information disclosure (EID) is an important way to meet the information needs of its stakeholders. Corporates especially listed companies in different financial markets of different countries are compulsory to obey national laws and markets’ regulations to disclose their own CSR and environmental information. Based on the viewpoint that an institution’s environment can strongly influence the development of structures in an organization, often more than market pressures, institutionalism of corporate EID in different countries are comparatively analyzed in this paper. Research results indicate that accounting institutions of developed countries are more effective and their corresponding corporate EID can be more useful to stakeholders. Institutional transition of EID, including how to deal with disclosure media, disclosure purposes, disclosure topics and disclosure contents are further discussed.

Author(s): Hua Chen

INVOLVEMENT OF ISLAMIC ORGANIZATIONS IN ISLAMIC DACWAH ACTIVITIES IN CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION, PHILIPPINES: AN ANALYSIS

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.25

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Abstract: Islamic dacwah refers to invitation to Islam itself as a �din� (religion and a way of life) laid down by Allah for the well-being of mankind. The main problems of Islamic dacwah activities in the Philippines are struggle of the restricted policies of the Philippine government in establishing a conducive Islamic dacwah environment in order to advance the message of Islam in entire people in the whole country. This research aims to analyze the involvements of Islamic organizations in Islamic da�wah activities in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). In this study, a quantitative methodology research was applied which include a survey of a set of questionnaires to the total number of 272 respondents and the data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows version 21. The results showed the involvements of Islamic organizations in dacwah activities in CAR is at a moderate level (mean=3.48). Challenges in Islamic dacwah activities in CAR are mostly stem from the internal constraints in the organisation which requires full collaboration and support from all other parties to develop the glory of Islam in the whole country.

Author(s): Razaleigh Muhamat @ Kawangit, Marlon Pontino Guleng, Zulkefli Aini

EVALUATION OF THE DEGREES OF INTELLECTUAL MATURITY IN THE PROCESS OF READING AND WRITING THROUGH MOBILE LEARNING OBJECTS

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.18

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Abstract: This article describes the learning development by a mobile learning object based on Android technology. This educational resource has us provides a set activities of multimedia recreational to strengthen the learning processes of reading and writing in students from five to six years old. Five teachers and twenty students are involved in this project therefore an empirical research was carried out regarding the learning development and evaluation through mobile devices, they are members at Banos de Agua Santa City elementary school in Ecuador. To elaborate the initial diagnosis, a ten questions survey was applied to the teachers and The ABC Test was applied to students. The preliminary results allowed us to evaluate the students' intellectual maturity level and their learning problems; fifty percent of them had reading and writing problems, so a learning object was designed based on these results with the ADDIE Model, by Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation, this methodology allows an instructional and interactive design, it has five stages and the result of each one is used as formative assessment product for the following stages. Finally, after a learning intellectual maturity evaluation during three months the results showed a reading and writing skills increase, such us motivation, perception, motor skills and concentration.

Author(s): Mariana Elizabeth Andrade S., Santiago Alejandro Acurio M., Maria Cristina Poez Quinde, Daniel Marcelo Acurio M., Magaly Margarita Narvaez Rios, Efren Rogelio Narvaez Pena

THE ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH PROBLEMS REGARDING PHYSICAL EDUCATION LECTURE

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.22

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Abstract: The aim of this study is to analyses the theses problems regarding the physical education research published between 2010-2015 and determine the research problems of the field. In accordance with those purposes, the publication year of the theses, education level of advisers, the model used, data analysis techniques, data collection techniques, sampling and sampling numbers were evaluated. During the analysis section of the thesis, literature scanning was made and the studies were analyzed according to the content analysis methods used. In this study, 16 theses were analyzed and it is limited with the publications made between 2010 and 2015. Within this context, the analysis made according to the years shows that, in 2010, the amount of studies made was at a high rate and in the following years this rate decreases. The research made regarding the Model of the study shows that the rate of use of descriptive scanning model in the studies is one more than the half, whereas, the rate of use of relational scanning model and literature scanning model is one less than the half and the use of descriptive scanning and mixed model together with the meetings, experimental pattern with control group is almost nonexistent. Key words: physical education, research problems, research, literature scanning, content analysis.

Author(s): Huseyin Uzunboylu, Ayla Bicen, Shemsedin Vehapi

COMPARISION OF USAGE OF MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES AMONG THE GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS: A CASE OF NORTH CYPRUS

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.24

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Abstract: Motivational strategies are techniques that promote the individual�s goal-related behaviour. As an English teacher, knowing how to apply motivational strategies in the classroom is the most powerful tool for teaching English. The aim of this study is to find out if there is any difference of the usage of Motivational Strategies among the Government and Private School Teachers. English Language Teachers teaching for both government and private schools in North Cyprus consist of the population of this research. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was employed for the purpose of data entry manipulation, and analysis. A simple random sampling method is selected. A total of 96 secondary school English Teachers were interviewed. When the findings of this study are reviewed, it is observed that governmental teachers are not sufficient enough in using the motivational strategies in creating the basic motivational dimension. Also, it seems that private school teachers are more positive than government school teachers in generating initial motivation dimension. Key words: Motivation, Motivational strategies, English language teachers, government schools, private schools.

Author(s): Esen Sucuoglu

GENDER DIFFERENCE AND TEST ANXIETY: A CASE STUDY OF FIRST YEAR PSYCHOLOGY AND NURSING STUDENTS

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.21

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Abstract: Often the level of success of an individual is measured by his level of Education. Test being the focal point of any Education is bedevilled with various factors, among which is anxiety. Various researches have associate females students with anxiety problems than their male counterparts. The fact that anxiety can have detrimental effects on student's performance cannot be over-emphases, thereby making the management of anxiety paramount. This research is classified into three phases the first phase measure the anxiety level of first year nursing and psychology students of Near East University using cognitive test anxiety scale. The second phase applied the anxiety management techniques, and the last step measures the anxiety level of the same students after the management procedure. The research uses the mixed method of research where questionnaire were administered to 149 student first year psychology and nursing students of Near East University selected at random, interviews were also conducted to 50 members of the sample space selected at random. All analysis was done using the SPSS software. It was found that students of Near East University have an average level of test anxiety (2.4745 in a class of 4) which later reduced to (2.3916 in a class of 4) after applying the anxiety management techniques. There is no significant difference in the anxiety level among the genders and that, the relaxation technique and positive self-talk are the most used method of managing test anxiety. Keywords: Test anxiety, gender difference, measurement scale, anxiety management.

Author(s): Esen Sucuoglu, Muhammad Bello Natalia, Stella Mseer Shimave

DETERMINATION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF NURSES FOR SURGICAL PAIN MANAGEMENT

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.20

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Abstract: Objective: To determine the knowledge and practices for surgical pain management of nurses who work in the surgical units. Methods: A total of 170 nurses working in Northern Cyprus State Hospitals and Near East University Hospital were included within the scope of the study. �The Data Collection Form for the Descriptive Attributes of Nurses� and �The Determination of Nurses� Post-Operative Pain Management� data collection forms were prepared by the researcher according to the literature. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) package program version 21.0 was used in the statistical analysis. Result: In the study, it was observed that 91.2% of the nurses had knowledge about pain management, 50% had received training related to pain management, 23.5% followed publications related to pain management, 96.5% did not know the World Health Organization (WHO) analgesic ladder, 67.7% used the pain assessment tool and 85.9% used non-pharmacological methods. Conclusion: It was observed that there was a lack of knowledge and practices of the nurses on the subject of the practices for pain management in the post-operative period. � Key Words: Pain, Pain Management, Surgical Pain, Nursing Practices.

Author(s): Umran Dal Yilmaz, Havva Nur Bolat

STRUCTURE OF THE SUBSYSTEM OF THE PEDAGOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF PROCESS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF LAND SURVEYORS AND ENGINEERS CADASTRAL SPECIALTIES

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.19

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Abstract: Abstract: Considering the process of professional training of surveyors and engineers cadastral specialties as a system, we have identified its principles, patterns, structures, systems and subsystems, as well as their connections and relations that would ensure the effective functioning of this system. Within this publication describes the structure of the subsystem of pedagogical principles and rules of their implementation in relation to the training of geometro graphic disciplines at the University.

Author(s): L. E. Gavrilyuk

DEPARTMENT PREFERENCE MOTIVATIONS OF TEACHER CANDIDATES STUDYING IN GIFTED EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.15

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Abstract: The aim of this research is to determine preference motivations of teacher candidates of department of gifted education. The research in which datas were collected by using questionnaire form, is a survey research. 45 teacher candidates that are educating in Department of Gifted Education of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Near East University during 2015-2016 Academic year Fall term, form study group of research. As a result of research, there reached a conclusion that most of teacher candidates of department of gifted education prefer this department due to good job opportunity. Most teacher candidates want to have postgraduate education on this field. Also large number of teacher candidates want to work in private sector. KEYWORDS: Abilities. Behaviors. Gifted Children. Giftedness. Special Education.

Author(s): Dr. Deniz Ozcan, Zeynep Genc

ERGATIC SYSTEMS OF CONTROL IN SPACE: ASSESSMENT OF THE REQUIRED DURATION OF THE COMPUTING CYCLE

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.14

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Abstract: Dependence of the required parameters of a computing cycle in the simulator of dynamics of an object of management at the set imitating characteristics of the training complexes for training of operators of transport systems is defined. The annex to determination of the required step of integration of motion equations depending on natural frequency of a control object is given.

Author(s): Irina Garkina, Alexander Danilov

EFFECTIVENESS OF RECIPROCAL TEACHING VERSUS TRADITIONAL TEACHING

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.12

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Abstract: The study design was to investigate the effectiveness of reciprocal teaching versus the traditional teaching on student academic performance at secondary level. The four strategies incorporated i.e. summarization, clarification, prediction and questioning for the purpose of measuring students’ academic performance in General Science. The Pre & Post equivalent group design was employed based on quasi-experimental design. The experiment was conducted on 10th grade female students in one randomly selected FG girl’s school for ten weeks. A pretest was administered and then respondents were randomly distributed in two groups. The experimental group (n=33) was taught through reciprocal teaching and control group (n=32) was taught through the traditional method (Lecture method). The results reveled that reciprocal teaching was more effective strategy to improve students’ academic performance. This study suggested that students’ academic performance can be improved by addressing Reciprocal intervention. It would be helpful for pedagogical setting to make the students independent and creative for the resolve of their own academic problems.

Author(s): Sumaera Mehmood, Muhammad Mushtaq Alvi

SPC BASED SOFTWARE RELIABILITY ESTIMATION: Duane Model

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.13

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Abstract: Software Reliability Growth Model (SRGM) is a mathematical model which represent, how the software reliability improves as faults are detected and repaired. In this paper, the performance of SRGM using Statistical Process Control is judged. Regression method is used to estimate the model parameters. To assess the performance of the model under consideration, SPC (Statistical Process Control) is applied on the real software failure data sets by establishing proper control limits.

Author(s): G. Krishna Mohan, R. Satyaprasad, N. V. K. Stanley Raju

ROOT METHODS OF DEFINITION OF CHARACTERISTICS OF ERGATIC SYSTEMS

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.1

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Abstract: Root methods the definitions of characteristics of transport ergatic systems adapted to assessment of imitating characteristics of the training complexes for training of operators and also for decomposition of the spatial movement are given. Approximate conditions of reality of roots of characteristic polynomials are given. Sufficient conditions of lack of the valid roots are specified. Approximate stability conditions are defined.

Author(s): Irina Garkina, Alexander Danilov

CHALLENGES FACING VOCATIONAL TRAINING OF PRISON INMATES IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF ABAKALIKI AND AWKA PRISONS

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.4

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Abstract: One major objective of the prison system is the ability to give vocational training to prison inmates. This will help to equip them with surviving skills that will make them be meaningfully engaged and not to go back to criminal activities. The Nigerian prison system has failed in this regard. Previous studies on prison system and crime control have not been able to fully address the challenges facing vocational training of prison inmates in Nigeria. This study therefore underscores the challenges facing vocational training of prison inmates in Nigeria. The sample was drawn from 307 respondents: 117 inmates awaiting trials, 147 convicts, 5 lifers and 38 prison staff. The samples were drawn using stratified sampling method. Questionnaire and in-depth interviews were used to generate data for the study. The questionnaire focused on demographic characteristics of respondents, their knowledge of expected vocational and correctional facilities and the breakdown of vocational, recreational and educational facilities in the Nigerian prison system. The Marxist theory of state was the theoretical framework. Participants were 92.2% males and 7.8% females. Results reveal that the following vocational facilities do not exist in the Nigerian prison system: barbing and hair dressing saloon (52.1%), auto repairs and mechanics (79.5%), shoe making (65.8%), fashion designing (84.0%), carpentry and electrical repairs (91.2% respectively). Also, the recreational facilities that are lacking include: table tennis (64.8%), basket ball (77.6%) and volleyball (84.7%). The only recreational facility available is football (82.4%). In addition, the Nigerian prison system also lacks the following educational facilities: library (95.7%) and teaching aids (97.7%). Level of education of prison officers was found to be significant with awareness of the expected correctional facilities in prisons at p = .004 level of significance. There was no significant relationship between sex and attribution of availability of skill acquisition facilities as a prerequisite for effective correction of inmates at p = .091. The study therefore recommends the provision of vocational, educational and recreational facilities in the Nigerian prison system. This becomes necessary in order to overcome recidivism in the Nigerian prison system.

Author(s): Joshua O. Nweke, Benjamine Okorie Ajah

A RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM FOR E-COMMERCE PRODUCTS BASED ON PRIORITY ENRICHED MULTIVENDOR FACETED SEARCH

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.11

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Abstract: : Nowadays E-commerce is very popular for customers to buy products online. In order to attract customers' owners of E-commerce are employing several techniques to suggest products with varying degree of matching. These techniques are creating information overhead and increasing cognitive overload on the customer, which may create a negative impact on customer's purchase decision. Therefore, it is perhaps necessary to find out a better way of recommendation to meet customer requirements very closely in a single interface. In this paper, we propose a new model which allows customer to search product based on his/her priorities of different features of a product. This model inherently builds an ontology structure, and present a priority enriched faceted search result to the customer to get his intended product, by visiting multiple internet vendor's sites in a single interface. Taking input features and priority, the model generates a set of feature set combinations from which it extracts needful combinations that are available with different vendor sites. To present these combinations to the customer in the order of his intent, we introduce a weight association mechanism which calculates similarity weights among the combinations. The system then attempt The ordered feature set products are available in different brands sold by different vendors. Further the system attempt to assign unbiased rank to recommend a product to the user in these combinations with a best brand and vendor. For this purpose we have introduced a 40:60 approach which uses other customer rating and the number of customers participated in ranking on these combinations. Key words�E-commerce, Information Overhead, Faceted search, similarity weight

Author(s): T. Subha Mastan Rao, G. Rama Krishna, A. Satya Kalyan

INVESTIGATION OF METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS NASAL CARRIAGE AND THE EFFECT OF HAND HYGIENE IN THE CARRIAGE

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.10

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Abstract: Background: Community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus (CA-S. aureus) strains gaining antibiotic resistance cause major health problems worldwide. Emerging of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) that are irresponsive to antibiotic treatments increased the prevalence of community- and hospital-acquired Staphylococcus aureus infections. Most of invasive staphylococcal infections are related with the nasal carriage of Staphylococcus. It is emphasized that hand and nasal carriages as a reservoir play an important role in the spread of these strains, as well as the community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus infections. In this study, we have investigated the prevalence of nasal and hand carriages of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) especially MRSA among students who were enrolled in the university and the role of hand hygiene in the MRSA nasal carriage. The aims of this study are to overcome MRSA infections that are irresponsive to antimicrobial treatments by estimating the prevalence of S. aureus and MRSA nasal and hand carriages in terms of population and to reveal the effect of hand hygiene in staphylococcal nasal carriage. Methods: Nasal and hand samples that were collected from left and right anterior nares and palms, finger tips and between fingers of student, respectively. These samples were cultured and identified by MRSA. Results: We have found that the prevalence of MRSA nasal and hand carriages were 0.73% (1/137) and 6.57% (9/137), respectively. It is also revealed that the prevalence of being both S. aureus nasal and hand carriers was 2.92% (4/137) (p<0.05). Conclusion: The development of Staphylococcal nasal carriage was seem to be related with the hand hygiene (p<0.05). Detecting the epidemiology and understanding the risk factors such as Staphylococcus aureus nasal and hand carriages are important to be aware of the invasive infections and the potential for MRSA and other Staphylococcal infections.

Author(s): Sahra Kirmusaoglu, Seyhun Yurdugul, Suphi Vehid

SCIENTIFIC EPISTEMOLOGICAL BELIEFS AND SCIENCE ATTITUDES OF TEACHER CANDIDATES RESPONSIBLE FOR SCIENCE TEACHING IN THEIR FUTURE PROFESSION

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.9

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Abstract: The need for accessing to the information resources and the science increased as a dynamic process in line with the development of technology and with the restructuring in education. To adapt to the requirements of the modern era of the society, internalizing the concept of the “Scientific knowledge”, achieving current-reliable science, comprehending the ways of producing science are the essential requirements. At the basic stage of education, science education have important functions as the first step for accessing science is the science courses which lead the children to search and to criticize. In education process, the relationship between students’ epistemological beliefs and their thinking about knowledge creates new methods in teaching and learning. The aim of this study is to determine the scientific epistemological beliefs of preschool and primary school teacher candidates who are responsible for science teaching in their future profession and to reveal its relationship with the candidates’ attitudes towards science. The study conducted by the survey correlation pattern and its sample is formed by the teacher candidates in Preschool and Primary School Teaching departments. In this study, data were collected by using "Scientific Epistemological Beliefs Scale" and "Science Attitude Scale”. The findings reveal that the teacher candidates’ epistemological belief levels and their attitudes toward science are at intermediate level. The significant difference between epistemological belief levels and the attitudes toward science in terms of gender and grade level is demonstrated. Furthermore the results showed that epistemological beliefs correlated significantly and positively with the attitudes toward science. Keywords: scientific epistemological belief, science attitude, teacher candidates.

Author(s): Dr. Askin Kiraz, Pervin Yigit, Ezgi Ulu

THE INNOVATIVE MODEL OF COUNSELLORS COLLABORATION IN ALLEVIATING THE STUDENTS CHARACTER PROBLEM

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.8

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Abstract: The long term goal of this research was to overcome the problem of the character of students through innovative models of collaboration services counselor. While the target in particular was to get counseling services to strengthen collaboration counselor to reduce the burden of student character. Short-term goal in the second year was to get the validation of the model. The method used was action research. This research was done in high school, located in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Samples were taken by using purposive sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires, observations, and interviews, and document analysis. Thus, the data analysis was done descriptively. Based on the results, it has been found that collaboration in the application of instruments and understanding of the test report was received by 100 percent. In addition, counselors’ collaborative model through consulting services found acceptable by 90 percent. The study also found that consolidation service providing received as much as 80 percent. The collaboration peer counselors in group discussions and cooperate with chatting were received up to 87 and 80 percent of these, respectively. In addition, the innovated models could strengthen the ability of counselors to alleviate students’ problems. Students’ character problem was also found to be reduced from 86 to 29 percent. The results concluded that the innovated model was applicable for use in reducing the problems of students’ character. Keywords: Innovation, counselling, and collaboration

Author(s): Sri Milfayetty

THE LEADING BRANCHES OF DAGESTAN ECONOMY: PROBLEMS AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.7

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Abstract: The priority of economic development the main spheres of Dagestan: energy, industry, agriculture and transport is a strategic priority for the Republic from the majority of leading scientists in Economics and geography trends and possible prospects for improving the economic potential of the region is not discussed. At the same time judging to the budget of Dagestan in 2016 in the Republic the industry is still financed according to the �residual principle�. Energy, agriculture, the transport industry will have to arrange a new basis for the regional cluster system that aims to ensure flexible and mobile adaptation of the economy of Dagestan inquiring on the constantly changing foreign and domestic market. The highest level of the hierarchy, these industries will be most specialized in the interregional relations of production, which aims to provide large-scale presence of Dagestan to the Russian market and to determine its export potential in the future. The authors argue that the implementation of all priority projects will certainly provide the necessary impetus for the economy of the Republic. Ultimately, this will create favorable conditions for people\'s lives and to ensure their employment, being able to get a well-deserved salary, and then to form a positive image of Dagestan as a stable and secure region.

Author(s): Nazirhan G. Gadziev, Murtazali Rabadanov, Eldar Eldarov

ERROR ANALYSES OF ENGLISH COMPOSITION AT INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.6

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Abstract: The present study attempts to find the common and most frequently occurring errors in composition of Pakistani English language learners at intermediate level. It was executed through mixed method and data for its execution has been obtained from 50 students applying essay writing as an instrument. The students were from an underdeveloped town of central Punjab, Pakistan. All of the errors, made by the students, were identified. \r\nThe results show that the students have committed 13 kinds of errors, out of which the errors of spelling were maximum in frequency. In the light of these results, the study suggests improvements in curriculum and pedagogical strategies, which can go a long way to assist ESL/EFL teachers in improving teaching strategies for teaching English essay writing to ESL/EFL

Author(s): Ammara Farukh, Sajid Mehmood, Muhammad Ahmad

FORMATION OF RATIONAL SYSTEM OF MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND REPAIR OF CARS

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.5

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Abstract: In operation, it is a violation of regulations systems, components and assemblies, change the values of parameters characterizing the serviceability of the car. One of the most promising ways to increase the probability of failure-free operation of vehicles is the use of new methods for troubleshooting. To minimize the costs of maintenance and repair system applicable current maintenance and repair of cars based on the built-diagnosing.

Author(s): Lyandenburskiy Vladimir Vladimirovich

MEASUREMENT OF NUTRITIONAL STATES USING ANTHROPOMETRICS PARAMETERS AS HEALTH FACTORS IN A SCHOOL POPULATION WITH DIVERSE DISABILITIESl

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.3

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Abstract: In Chile, the increase of child obesity has become a pandemic and it is an important problem in public health. The purpose of this study is to describe and compare the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children-adolescents from schools in Temuco, which specialized in special needs education. The participants of this study were 156 children-adolescents (106 man and 50 women) that are between 6-21 years old; the body mass index (BMI), the waist and hip circumference, hip-waist index (HHI) and the conicity index were evaluated. Results show that 44,23% of the individuals with disabilities presented bad nutrition by excess, 53,8% presented relative risk of abdominal obesity. Women showed statistically elevated values in their BMIs, waist and relative waist risk (p < 0,05). The children-adolescents with intellectual incapacities had values statistically elevated in their weight, BMI and waist and hip (p < 0,05).The association of anthropometric variables as predictors of health in any type of study populations, is a cost-effective tool, and its interpretation delivered important inputs to make decisions on future programs of food prescription therapy or exercise to prevent obesity Children as well as to increase the quality of life for individuals with special educational needs. Keywords: School, Disability, Nutritional Value.

Author(s): Mauricio Cresp-Barria, Claudia Machuca-Barria, Ricardo Garcia, Felipe Caamano, Bastian Carter-Thuillier, Rodrigo Ojeda, Jose Fernandes-Filho

AN INVESTIGATION OF CHALLENGES IN THE PRODUCTION AND COMPREHENSION OF SPEECH ACTS AMONG IRANIAN EFL LEARNERS: A QUALITATIVE APPROACH

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.2

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Abstract: The purpose of this research was to investigate the challenges that Iranian EFL learners encounter in the production and comprehension of speech acts in English in a variety of communicative situations. The participants of the research comprised 30 Iranian EFL learners. For this purpose, semi-structured interviews were utilized as the instrument for the collection of data and the data were analyzed qualitatively through thematic analysis. The results showed that most of the respondents (28 out of 30) declared that they have more problems in formal situations to perform speech acts. In addition, the findings of learners� interview showed that the problems Iranian EFL learners faced in producing the speech acts include grammar, expression, vocabulary, and structure. One respondent just mentioned that she had problem in the comprehension aspect. The implication of this study is for Iranian language instructors, materials writers and curriculum developers to provide language learners with more input and practice in the language classrooms.

Author(s): Atieh Farashaiyan, Paramasivam Muthusamy

THE REASONS AND WAYS OF PREVENTION CORRUPTION AND MALFEASANCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

Volume 73, May 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.5.23

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Abstract: Issues on improvement of preventable measures against corruption and efficient use of them in law-enforcement agencies service are considered in the article.

Author(s): Nurmaganbet Ermek Talantuly, Izbasova Asel Boranovna