Archive of Journal
Volume 73, Issue 6, Jun. 2017

THE -ZITI'S METHOD TO DETECT THE BLOW-UP IN FINITE TIME IN SOME MODELS OF CHEMOTAXIS.

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.20

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Abstract: We consider a class of models of chemotactic bacterial populations, introduced by Keller-Segel. For those models, we investigate the possibility of chemotactic collapse, in other words, the possibility that in nite time the population of predators aggregates to form a delta-function (Dirac). To study this phenomenon, we applied the new numerical approximation called ziti's -method, which may or may not blow-up (in nite time), depending on the relative strength of three mechanisms in competition: (i) the chemotactic attraction of bacteria towards regions of high concentration in substrate (ii) the rate of consumption of the substrate by the bacteria and (iii) (possibly) the diusion of bacteria or the substrate. Our results are compared by the self similar (exact solution) obtained in [25].

Author(s): Larbi BSISS, Cherif Ziti


A FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING QUALITY OF A WEB SITE

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.2

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Abstract: Most of the information dissemination is taking place through Web sites and Web portals. The effectiveness and efficiency with which information can be disseminated is very much dependent on the quality of the WEB site. The more the quality of a web site /portal, the more refined information can be made available to the user. Thus it becomes necessary to define quality and also determine the factors that measure the quality of web site. A quality factor should pin point to a particular aspect of the web site design. It is also important to define the kind of improvement that must be undertaken for improving quality of the web site from the point of view of a particular aspect. This paper is primarily focused on determining all important quality factors that can combined reflect the total quality as well as quality of a particular aspect of web site design. This paper also provides a base using which different kinds of improvements that should be made in order that the quality of the Web site will greatly be improved. Websites are part of our everyday life and are used to exchange and to convey information between user communities. Conveyed information comes in different types, languages and forms and incorporates text, images, sound, and video intended to inform, persuade, sell, present a viewpoint or even change an attitude or belief. Despite website proliferation, assessment of site quality remains a challenging area of research. Quality relates to customer satisfaction and also with the level of accomplishment of user expectation when interfacing a website.

Author(s): JKR Sastry, Talluri Sree Lalitha


INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND DESIGN TEACHERS\' UNDERSTANDING OF AND TEACHING OF ASSEMBLY DRAWING

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.11

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Abstract: This study explored the interconnectedness between teachers understanding of Assembly Drawing and teaching of Assembly Drawing (AD) in the UThukela district of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Assembly drawing (AD) is an integral part of the Engineering Graphics Design (EGD) curriculum. AD is a universal graphical means of communication in the engineering field. AD requires learner to use spatial visualization skills when engaging in drawings, sectioning of machines, mental manipulation and rotation of objects in order to transform 2D images into 3D images. EGD learners have been repeatedly performing poorly in the AD section of the matriculation examination. Thus there is a need to establish the extent to which learners performance in AD results from the quality of teaching. Qualitative data was collected from 25 purposively selected EGD teachers using an open-ended questionnaire, focus group interviews, lesson plans, observations, and post observation interviews. The interconnectedness between teachers’ understanding of AD and their teaching of AD is revealed via our findings. The visual and spatial skills learners need to engage with AD were not foregrounded in teachers understanding of AD or their teaching of AD. Our findings elucidate teachers’ lack of pedagogical content knowledge pertaining to AD. It further points to the need to urgent continuous teacher professional development for practicing teachers if we are to overcome the challenges learners encounter with AD.

Author(s): Asheena Singh -Pillay, Douglas Sibusiso Sotsaka, Jose P. Abraham


A MOBILE APPLICATION FOR A MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT COURSE: CEITech

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.17

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Abstract: ABSTRACT Mobile application can aid a student's learning process and comprehsion. However, the majority of these applications are designed without consideration for the needs and backgrounds of the Turkish student thereby often making the applications less effective or even redundant for this demographic. This paper proposes a solution to that problem by developing CEITech a mobile application in Turkish. CEITech is a user friendly-mobile application designed in Turkish to assist Turkish speaking students in learning multimedia development as a course. Although it is in the trial stage, CEITech is currently available on the Google Play Store and Apple Store and is being used by students in the Computer Education and Instructional Technology Near East University in Cyprus. Key words: CEITech, Mobile Application, Mobile Learning, App store, Multimedia, Education

Author(s): Muhammad Bello Nawaila, Fezile Ozdamli, Sezer Kanbul


KUDA DEBOG DANCE FOR CHILDRENS SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.30

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Abstract: The pervasive distribution of online games gives new addictive things to children. Many children can spend hours of their time in front of their gadgets to access the games. It makes their social awareness decrease and become individualistic. Since, they do not need any friend to play the games. Amount to the negative impact of online games, there should be a development of traditional games. One of the potential traditional games to develop is kuda debog games. It can be deconstructed as Kuda Debog dance which symbolizes children�s happiness in playing �horse� made of banana stalk (debog). Kuda Debog is a traditional game which cannot be neglected, because it gives huge influence to children�s development of psychiatric, behavior, and social life. Based on those phenomenon, the problems discussed in this researcg is how is the form of Kuda Debog dance performance and how is the social development of children in Kuda Debog dance. This research used qualitative method with observation, interview, and documentation as the methods of collecting the data. The validity of the data was verified using triangulation. The methods of analyzing the data were domain analysis, taxonomy, and componential as well as the creation of themes to describe the meaning of the research focus. The result of the research shows the forms of the performance, including the drama, actors, movement, sounds, make up property, floor patterns, performing stage, and audiences. Children�s social development occurred in the preparation of the performance as well as during the performance to the society and guest of the performance. It was also happened in the closing of the performance. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\n\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\nKeywords: children, social development, Kuda Debog dance

Author(s): Eny Kusumastuti, Dr. Hartono


DESIGN OF A SINGLE LOWER EXTREMITY EXOSKELETON SYSTEM FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY AND WALKING ASSISTANCE

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.8

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Abstract: Exoskeletons systems initially were offered as a solution to augment capabilities of military personnel to carry heavy payloads on their shoulders while transit. Later the exoskeleton system based solution were proposed world over, to help person with disability in walking. In this paper design of a lower extremity exoskeleton (LEE) system for persons with partial disability in a leg (left or right) is presented. The proposed LEE system can be used for both performing the physiotherapy exercises and for walking assistance by a diseased person. The structural design of LEE system has been verified using solid works software. Also joint actuator sizing of the LEE system is done based on the consideration of swing and stance phases of a normal walking gait. A control strategy which ensures joint actuator torque regulation as per the assistance needed, during different phases of a gait, has been proposed and verified using MATLAB software.

Author(s): Adduri S S M Sitaramamurty, V. L. KRISHNAN


THE ELECTRONIC DESIGNER OF METHODICAL PUZZLES AS MEANS OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS ORGANIZATION AT SCHOOL

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.7

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Abstract: The article describes a study aimed at increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of ensuring the quality integrity and integration of the training system. The article says that the school primary objective is the teacher purposeful pedagogical activity, connected with the design of the training session. One of the main problems in the lesson design is the development of lesson technological cards, which are presenting means of the teacher individual methods. The article describes an electronic designer for lesson planning which is developed by the team of professors of the Mordovian State Pedagogical Institute named after M.E. Evseyev. The authors claim that the "Electronic Designer of Methodical Puzzles" allows the teacher to solve more complex methodological issues, to delve deeper into the psychology of students, to analyze the reasons for the difficulties in mastering the educational material and to take measures to overcome them. "Electronic designer of Methodical Puzzles" is meant to automate and simplify the creation of lesson technological cards for both beginners and qualified teachers. Examples of creation of lesson technological cards are given. Some ways of solving the problem of educational process design, presented in the discussion of this article, are suggested.

Author(s): Larisa Evgenievna Babushkina, Natalya Viktorovna Kuznetsova, Vasily Vasilievich Kadakin, Tatiana Ivanovna Shukshina, Alexander Evgenyevich Falileev


USING GROUP WORK AS A LEARNING STRATEGY OF LAPLACE TRANSFORM BY ENGINEERING STUDENTS

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.29

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Abstract: This qualitative study explored a didactical approach based on collaborative learning in a third-year Mathematics module. The rationale for carrying out this exploration was to empower students to become active, responsible and critical learners. The study was carried out with 56 third-year Electrical Engineering students at a South African university of technology, who were divided into fourteen groups of four members and engaged in mathematics tasks structured in the form of activity sheets guided by social constructivism. Written responses, classroom activity observations and questionnaires contributed to the data. The activities involved three tasks on Laplace Transforms. Findings emanating from the data analysis indicated that this approach to collaborative learning provided positive attributes which aided effective Mathematics learning and learning in general.

Author(s): Deonarain Brijlall, Adhir Maharaj


A REVIEW ON BIG DATA ANALYTICS IN MULTIPLE LEVELS OF HEALTH INFORMATICS

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.12

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Abstract: Health data (structured, unstructured and semi-structured) is collected from multiple levels like Bioinformatics, Image informatics, Clinical informatics and Social media data. These four types of data provide enormous datum. So, big data analytical tools are used to overcome the constraints in traditional methods of analyzing data. By combining these multiple levels of data and analytical tools we can improve the patient’s health and lifespan. Moreover, it helps in the detection of disease at an early stage. In this paper various techniques such as data mining, neural networks and deep learning were suggested by different researchers towards the prediction of diseases. Availability of large amount of data has paved our findings to arrive at conclusion by using deep learning techniques and big data tools that improve the disease prediction in early stages.

Author(s): L. Kanya kumari, B. N. Jagadesh


Evaluation of Content Analysis of Filial Therapy Studies

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.28

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Abstract: The aim of this study is to perform a content analysis of the studies conducted in the area of Filial therapy. Document analysis was used in this study. A total of 59 articles published in the SCOPUS database between 2000 and 2016 are included and analyzed in this study. In order to form the database for the study, the Microsoft Excel program was used. Based on this basic aim, articles were evaluated in terms of year, country, number of authors, method, sample, journal, research topics and the universities of the authors. The results show that studies on Filial therapy were conducted more frequently in 2010 and 2011. Additionally, parents and children were predominantly included as participants in the studies. Results also showed that the quantitative method was frequently used in the studies. It was also revealed that studies were mostly implemented in the United States. In order to prepare more comprehensive content analysis studies for the area of Filial therapy, it is recommended that other databases be analyzed as well.

Author(s): Yasemin Sorakin, Huseyin Uzunboylu


DETERMINATION OF SELF-EFFICACY PERCEPTIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER CANDIDATES TOWARDS COMPUTER COURSE

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.16

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Abstract: The general purpose of this study is to determine the self-efficacy perceptions of Special Education Teacher candidates towards computer course.�The quantitative research method was used in the research.�The research was carried out in 2016-2017 Spring term.�The study group consisted of teacher candidates studying at the Department of Special Education at the Faculty of Education. A total of�101 teacher candidates participated in the study.�"Computer Self-Efficacy Perception" scale was applied to prospective teachers.�Data was collected by an online questionnaire.�Collected data was analyzed using the SPSS program.�Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, minimum and maximum values, one-way ANOVA, and Kruskal Wallis H-test and T-test were conducted to analyze the data obtained from the self-efficacy perception scale.�The results of the study revealed that special education teachers had positive self efficacy perception towards computer course. Keywords: computer aided education; teacher candidates; special education

Author(s): Semih Caliskan, Deniz Ozcan


EARLY CHILDHOOD ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUBCONSCIOUS

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.27

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Abstract: Abstract: Artistic development of children begins at an early stage of childhood and lasts for a lifetime through art education. Artistic expression that acts as a stronger communication tool, in comparison to learned behaviours or reactions, is regarded as an efficient way of communication for youngsters in early childhood. Artistic expression shows parallelism with the psychological development of children in the early stages of childhood and aids them in expressing their understanding of perception, thought, emotion and concept in a concrete fashion.Every child is raised in a different culture, family environment, social circle and an environment of individual differences. Thus, in accordance with these dynamics, differences occur in their ways of expression. Within this concept, art education that plays a significant role during the analysis process of a child�s psychological development comes into prominence. This research includes the artistic development of children in early stages, their functions on painting and subconscious along with their analysis. Within this scope, for this qualitative research that has been made based on document review, the content analysis method has been adopted. In this study, subject related scientific researches published between the years of 2010 � 2017, international thesis and the analysis of children�s drawings and documents relating to clinical analysis have been examined. Keywords: early childhood, psychology, art education, subconscious, behaviour

Author(s): Fatma Miralay

DETERMINATION OF IN-SERVICE TRAINING NEEDS OF SCIENCE TEACHERS

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.26

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Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study is to determine in-service training needs of science teachers. This study in which quantitative method was used was conducted with 128 teachers. The results obtained from the research have demonstrated that teachers need in-service training regarding the issues like knowledge about the program, knowledge on the field, learning and teaching methods, measurement and evaluation techniques and equipment use. Moreover, it was detected that gender, professional seniority and the frequency of giving science courses create a significant difference in their in-service training needs. Keywords: Primary education, science, teacher, professional development, educational needs

Author(s): Cizem Bas, Cigdem Hursen


THE EVALUATION OF PRAGMATIC CONTENT OF CUTTING-EDGE INTERMEDIATE TEXTBOOKS: THE CASE OF SPEECH ACTS

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.1

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Abstract: The role of textbooks as the one of the main sources of language input in addition to the teacher and other learners cannot be ignored in the process of language learning. Therefore, more attention should be paid to the evaluation of the textbooks to meet the needs of both the teachers and learners. As such, this article aims to analyze and evaluate the pragmatic content of Cutting Edge Intermediate textbooks intended for use in most Malaysian colleges. Specifically, the article investigates the range and distribution of the speech acts included in these textbooks, the linguistic presentation of the speech acts in the textbooks and the provision of sufficient contextual and meta-pragmatic information for the facilitation of learning the speech acts. The results indicated that there is two typical ways for the presentation of speech acts through dialogues and list of some expressions. In addition, there is inadequate contextual and meta-pragmatic information in terms of the speech acts included in the textbooks. The article also draws some implications for teachers, materials writers and textbook designers in providing realistic models of L2 pragmatics in ESL contexts.

Author(s): Atieh Farashaiyan, Paramasivam Muthusamy


SOA-BASED PROCEDURE WITH DYNAMIC SECURITY FOR ADAPTIVE CLOUD COMPUTING FRAMEWORK

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.9

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Abstract: Cloud computing is defined as a ondemand delivery of resources and applications whenever user wants and pay according to its usage. In the cloud data outsourcing and providing real-time data privacy are said to be important concepts to share the data to registered users only. Different cloud approaches was introduced to provide privacy for outsourced data, based on their limitations and advantages, a cloud computing adoption framework (CCAF) was introduced to provide dynamic and customized data privacy in the cloud. In this framework, they used business process modeling notation (BPMN) for data usage and data sharing and outsourcing data in distributed cloud computing. To identify general users and intruders using convergent encryption technique it is possible to provide data security in cloud computing. To provide third party service to outsourced business modeling then CCAF framework will fail to provide dynamic authentication in distributed computing. So in this paper, we propose and implement Novel Cross-Realm Privacy (NCRP) approach for collaborating Service-Oriented Architecture to various security states in outsourced data to provide multiparty business services for dynamic authentication. We improve the CCAF framework, by means of changing the process when outsourcing the data. Our experimental results give the implementation of proposed approach with dynamic authentication and describe the improved performance evaluation with the scalability of outsourced data in cloud computing framework.

Author(s): Vasu Yadav Dokku, V. Krishna Reddy


AN INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND CONTROL OF AUTOMATIC CAR COVERING SYSTEM

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.6

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Abstract: This work proposes a method for automatically closing the car cover to a car. Every car user will face the various types of problems after parking. The car is unprotected from the environment. The car is open to receive the dust, dirt from the environment. And also, severe of UV rays fall on the car will lead to change the colour of a car. So, they choose a car cover and they cover it manually. This manual covering process is difficult for a single person to cover. And also, it takes the time more than 10min to complete total covering operation. So, this problem is solved with this design by adopting mechatronics technology in a new car. Initially the design of the car covering system is done by using solid works 2016. The design is also simulated using solid works 2016. The Arduino Uno, L293D DC-Motor driver, is used to control the dc motors, servo motors. The two different ranges of power supply are used. A 9V battery is connected for L293D DC motor driver and 12V 1Ah power supply is connected for servo motors. By using micro-controllers and different types of motors we can perform the closing process automatically. Not only covering, it is also possible to uncover the cover. It's more reliable and efficient process to complete the task. The time for completion of covering and uncovering is also less when compared to manual covering. There are several methods proposed earlier for automatic car covering system. Due to some limitations those designs are not used in real time. This is new design for closing of car cover automatically and it is only suitable or implementable in new cars.

Author(s): N. Kiran Kumar, Seeram Srinivasa Rao


CONTRIBUTION TO THE INVENTORY OF ARTHROPODOLOGICAL FAUNA OF TWO HUMID ZONES OF THE CUVETTE OF OUARGLA (NORTHERN SAHARA ALGERIAN EAST)

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.21

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Abstract: This study examines the inventory of the arthropodological fauna of two humid zones in the Ouargla cuvette (Northern Sahara Algerian East) which are Hassi Ben Abdallah lake and the Sebkhet Sefioune lake. For a systematic inventory of species, different techniques are used. This inventory reveals a fauna which is rich of 151 species. These species are divided into 85 families, 11 orders and 3 classes (Ostrachoda, Arachnida and Insecta). The Insecta class is better represented with 9 orders grouping 74 families. It is followed by that of the Arachnida with 1 order counting 10 families. The Ostrachoda are the least represented with 1 order and one family. At the lake of Hassi Ben Abdallah, 90 species of arthropods are inventoried. They are distributed among 63 families. For Sebkhet Sefioune Lake and during the period from July 2014 to June 2015, 101 species are listed, spread over 59 families. It is noted that 39 species listed in 35 families are common to both lakes in Ouargla cuvette. However, 50 species are found only at Hassi Ben Abdallah Lake with 22 families, While 61 species are grouped into 19 families which are captured only at Sebkhat Sefioune Lake. This station has more species, but fewer families. However, it should be noted that the order Odonatoptera is absent at this lake. The proliferation in these two humid zones of an arthropodological fauna is better suited to the hypothesis of an improvement in trophic resources than to a direct action of climatic factors. Keywords: humid zones, Ouargla, Hassi Ben Abdallah lake, Sebkhet Sefioune lake, arthropods, arid zone.

Author(s): Rekia Chennouf, Faieza Marniche, Meriem abaidi, Dounia Mokhtari, Fares Ayachi Amor , Karima Brahmi, Mohamed Didi Ould EL Hadj


THE PROBLEM OF LEGITIMATION OF CANONICAL STRUCTURES OF RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN THE DAYS OF CIVIL WAR (ON THE EXAMPLE OF ACTIVITIES OF THE BROTHERHOOD OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS IN PENZA DIOCESE)

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.10

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Abstract: This article is devoted to problems of legitimation of the canonical structures of the Russian Orthodox Church in the 1920s during the Civil War � non-recognition by the Soviet legislation of diocesan management structures as the legal entity. The function of the Brotherhood of Orthodox Christians as the central governing body of Penza Diocese and its role in preserving churches within the canonical Church is considered. The conclusions drawn are on the experience of the organization of the Brotherhood of Orthodox Christians under Bishop John (Pommer) in Penza Diocese from 1918 to 1920 in the fight against the renovation or the so-called "Putiata's distemper" which opened for the Russian Orthodox Church a way of adapting to the new conditions of the Soviet reality. Methodological tools include the following: chronological and problem approaches and comparative-historical, statistical, synchronistic analysis of historiographic sources. Work in various archive depositories demanded application of the complex method including frontal, purposeful and selective inspection of archival funds.

Author(s): Irina Maslova, Metropolitan Serafim, Kira Georgievna Aristova, Oleg Vasilevich Yagov


INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN SHAPING AND DEVELOPING HUMAN POTENTIAL

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.25

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Abstract: The problem of using innovative technologies in Human Resource Management at industrial enterprises has become important during the current period of global competition, when the stable and sustainable development of the enterprise depends not only on the production and financial resources but also on human potential. Therefore, the issue of using innovative technologies in shaping and developing the human potential needs to be discussed.

Author(s): Khalidia Z. Ksenofontova, Ivan V. Palatkin


PERSPECTIVES OF RATIONALISM AND CONSTRUCTIVISM IN PARADOXICAL CONSTRUCTS

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.24

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Abstract: The circle is known to produce the maximum Area to Perimeter ratio, which is equal to a constant D/4, D being the circle diameter. But, this constant is not unique to the circle and is shared with other closed spaces inscribing the circle. This maximal relationship is deduced through the rationalist paradigm of geometry and mathematics. By using a constructivist design paradigm, shapes are found which paradoxically exceed the maximum ratio of D/4. Beside the practical applications of these geometric paradoxical shapes, the paradox itself is explained by identifying two different approaches to contructive problem solving. One of these shapes is used as a model to draw a direct comparison between the different approaches and particularly between objective rationalism and subjective constructivism, in the form of constructive design. The comparison provides some insights, differences and consolidation of theories of Rationalism, Constructivism, Holism and Godel’s Incompleteness Theorems. Further thoughts are expressed to demonstrate the value of constructs in creating wholes with different properties; to support the use of heuristics; and to discuss some outcomes and implications of using different paradigms.

Author(s): Francesco Sperotto

EXAMINATION OF STUDIES ON DEATH ANXIETY PUBLISHED BETWEEN 2005-2016

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.23

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Abstract: This study is a content analysis of the articles about death anxiety published in Science Direct database between the years of 2005 and 2016. According to the results of the studies obtained from Science Direct database, there are many research related with death anxiety. However, since all of the studies did not fulfill search criteria for content analysis, a total number of 36 articles published between the years of 2005 and 2016 were used in this study. The analyzed data was grouped by the year of publication, country of the research, method of the study and group of the sample. The data was analyzed as percentage and frequency and presented as a table. This study provided about death anxiety the opportunity to identify current trends and methods used in research published in Science Direct database. Various results were obtained from this study. According to the results, the number of studies on death anxiety each year increased regularly. The most research on death anxiety was done in the USA and Israel. The not-experimental quantitative method was the most frequently used method in the studies about death anxiety. Patients are the most preferred sampling group. Based on the results, recommendations were presented for future research. This work will be a guide for researchers who will conduct studies in this area. Keywords: Death anxiety, death, anxiety, existentialism, content analysis.

Author(s): Gozde Evram

DETERMINATION OF THE VIEWS AND PRACTICES BY THE OPERATING ROOM TEAM ON THE SUBJECT OF SAFE SURGERY

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.15

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Abstract: Objective: The aim of the study to determine of the views and practices by the operating room team on the subject of safe surgery. \r\nMethods: 120 persons participated in the study (surgeons, nurses, anesthesia technicians, anesthesiologists, anesthesia nurses and surgical technicians) working at the State Hospitals and University Hospital in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The data were collected with a questionnaire form containing the views and practices about the safe surgery checklist of the team. \r\nResult: It was determined that a majority of the operating room team (87.5%) believed that the Safe Surgical Checklist (SSC) contributed to patient safety. It was determined that the items practiced the most on the SSC were checking the fasting situation (99.2%), questioning the history of allergy (98.3%), preparing surgical operation materials (96.7%), and providing for sterilization (100.0%).\r\nIt was found that the items on the list with the least compliance were the practice of �Checking Prior to Surgical Incision� and confirming all team members have introduced themselves by name and role at 56.7% and confirming the patient�s name, procedure and where the incision will be made at 66.7%. Whereas, in the lead of the causes for the formation of medical errors was the fact that the number of nurses was few at 53.3%, excessive workload at 70.0% and lack of communication within the team at 50.8%. \r\nConclusion: The practices/safe surgical checklists for providing safe surgery in the operating rooms were realized at all of the hospitals, but it can be said that non-performed and incomplete applications may threaten safe surgery. It is thought that planning of trainings to improve compliance to the Safe Surgical Checklist will contribute to the reduction of medical errors.\r\n\r\nKey Words: Operating room, safe surgery, safe surgery checklist, medical errors, nursing

Author(s): Umran Dal Yilmaz, Gulsah Bektas


ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION ASSESSMENT OF THE BLACK SEA COAST OF TURKEY BASED ON GIS-MAPPING TECHNIQUES

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.13

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Abstract: This work reveals the usefulness of the GIS ( Geographical Information Systems) mapping techniques to show the distribution of pollutants along a coastal environment of Black Sea of Turkey. The Black Sea, a nearly enclosed and isolated environment, has suffered from severe ecological changes during the last three decades. A toal of 39 sampling statons at 3 different distances from the coast ( 500 m, 3 miles and 20 miles) during four season between 2013 and 2014 for water quality monitoring were selected along the mid- Black Sea coast of Turkey. Characterization of changes in water quality is an important aspect for evaluating the potential impact of natural or anthropogenic, point and non-point sources of pollution on ecosystem health. The result showed that contamination of coastal waters occurred mainly from domestic and industrial wastewater discharges and agricultural runoff. Annual and/or seasonal average concentration of certain water quality parameters ( MBAS, NH4+-N, Phenol, NO3- - N, TOC, TC and certain heavy metals) through mid Black Sea off-shore are figured by GIS technique in order to show the off-shore variation of pollutant concentrations. Annual average concentration of heavy metals shown us that there is considerably higher concentration of metal pollution through the study area both at spatial and non-spatial variations.

Author(s): GULFEM BAKAN, Aziz Sisman, Feryal Akbal, Hanife Buyukgungur


DETERMINATION OF THE QUANTITY OF QUALITY INDEXS DRY PACK MORTARS WITH CONSIDERING RELIABILITY OF THE CONTROL

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.14

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Abstract: The information about the reliability of the quality control of dry building mixes on an example of a light plaster density less than 1300 kg/m3 at the control of six parameters (density, flexibility, water retention, compressive strength, water absorption during capillary leak, adhesion strength). It is shown, that at the control of all six parameters of quality reliability of the control is P = 0.96 - 0.98 at depending from standard deviation error measurement. When during acceptance tests each batch of DPM is not controlled by the adhesion strength reliability of the control is P = 0,82-0,83, well below the permitted values. Proposed indication include the measurement of adhesive strength at the acceptance tests at the control of each batch of DPM.

Author(s): V. I. Loganina, E. I. Kuimova, T. V. Uchaeva


PROPERTIES POLYMER SILIKATE PAINTS FOR INTERIOR DECORATING

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.18

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Abstract: Provides information about the properties of polymer silicate paint. Are proposed to use colored sand as filler. The calculation of the paint formulation

Author(s): V.I.Loganina

LOCAL RESIDENTS AWARENESS OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ACCORDING TO EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.22

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Abstract: The very importance of sustainable tourism lies in its motives to conserve the resources and increase the value of local culture and tradition. This research analyzes local resident's awareness of the impact of sustainable tourism and examines the education factors that influence the sustainable tourism development in B�y�kkonuk, North Cyprus. This region is the first declared pilot Eco-Agro tourism village on the island of Cyprus. The purpose of this study is to determine awareness of the local residents towards sustainable tourism according to their education level in B�y�kkonuk, North Cyprus. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was employed for the purpose of data entry, manipulation, and analysis. Factor analysis was employed to reveal validity and reliability of items related to perception of sustainable tourism. As the result of the study it is cleared that those people who studied tourism have better understanding of sustainable tourism then those who did not study tourism. The research also indicates that in terms of sustainable tourism on the local residents to raise their awareness training is an important part of proper planning.

Author(s): Esen Sucuoglu, Nesrin Menemenci Bahcelerli


RATE OF MIGRATION OF NATURAL RADIONUCLIDES IN SOIL-PLANT COVER OF THE NORTH-WESTERN PRECASPIAN REGION

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.5

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Abstract: Abstract \\r\\n1. Background and aims. This work is aimed at determining the concentration and intensity of migration of natural radionuclides in soil-plant cover of the North-Western Precaspian region, prone to desertification. \\r\\n2. Methods The total contents of 238U and 232Th in the soils and ash the plants was determined spectrophotometrically with arsenazo-III. Methods include: the bulk composition of 238U and 232Th in the soils and ash the plants was determined by means decomposition HF acid, later pre-processing of soil and ash the plants samples in an 8-12N HCl and HNO3. \\r\\n3. Results ?limatic conditions (amount and intensity of rainfall, temperature and relative humidity, etc.) and soil conditions (humus, pH, carbonates, sulphates, the degree and type of salinization, etc.), wind erosion, deflation, increased migration and distribution of salts, high pasture load, topography increase the content of easily soluble compounds of uranium and thorium in light-chestnut soils and saline soils, on the one hand due to the migration of radionuclides in the soil profile, with different sedimentation in conditions of aridization and desertification.\\r\\n4. Conclusions The concentration of 238U in light-chestnut soils and typical saline of the North-Western Precaspian region above Clarke values more than 1.5 times, and 232Th in these soils more than 2 times. 226Ra and 40K in the soils vary within Clarke values. Values 232Th/238U relations in soils is not consistent with the values 232Th/238U in the crust and soils, not subject to anthropogenic influences. Violation of radioactive equilibrium in soils due to the high content of thorium. The plants: Artemisia arenaria DC., Atriplex tatarica, Typha angustifolia L., Limonium meyeri, Artemisia lerchiana Kochia prostrata, Bassia hirsuta, Artemisia taurica Willd can be used as bioindicators for environmental radiation monitoring.

Author(s): Shamil Salikhov, Tatiana Asvarova, Gasan Gasanov, Aishat Abdulayeva, Kamil Hajiyev, Rashid Bashirov, Zaira Akhmedova, Kabirat Gimbatova, Aytemir Aytemirov, Nurulislam Magomedov, Magomed Musaev


APPLICATION OF UNIVERSAL THERMAL CLIMATE INDEX (UTCI) TO DETERMINE OF SUITABLE AREAS OF TOURISM (CASE STUDY: ARDABIL)

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.19

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Abstract: Climate is proposed as a natural attraction in the tourist destination. and gas key effect on economic of area in connection with reduction and rise of tourism demand. to determine of universal thermal climate index (UTCI) used mean data of daily temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and cloud cover, four synoptic station in 20 years to from tourism perspective(1990_2016).according to the temperature threshold indicator (UTCI) attempted to preparation of monthly and seasonal climate friendly Atlantic. Result shows that favorable condition in Ardabil in terms of climatic comfort (without thermal stress). June, july, august, September and summer season. In may and spring except khalkhal station, other experienced thermalstress_free condition. in April and October there are thermal stress free condition in Ardabil and Parsabad. at final we can say that universal thermal climate index (UTCI) except months and season that all parts of Ardabil have the some condition in the months and season depends on the height so that climatic conditions khalkhal station with 1796 meter height from sea level away in other months and season of thermal comfort condition but climatic condition of Parsabad with 32 meter from sea level gets closer to thermal comfort condition in other months and season. so UTCL index can determine most of requirements related to housing (thermal needs) and is good guide to choose a suitable location for people who want to spend their holidays.

Author(s): Fatemeh Tagavinia, Bromand Salahi


FORMING FUNCTIONAL LITERACY OF LAW STUDENTS WITH TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL THINKING

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.3

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Abstract: Abstract One of the requirements of the global linguistic globalization is functional literacy, which involves a degree of native and foreign languages. Today the objective historical principal is the nomination of more serious requirements to the knowledge level and skills of students. In the current realities, the educational process in higher education institutionsshould focus on building skills that contribute to the implementation of the concept of �education throughout life�. It is obvious that the main condition for the formation of such skills is the presence of a certain level of functional literacy. The Republic of Kazakhstan has changed the paradigm of higher education from teaching in the format �teaching� to the format of �learning� after the signing in 1999 the Bologna Declaration by 29 countries to participate in the process of creating a common educational space. It is no longer a person �teaches�but�learns�. In Kazakhstan the main directions of development of functional literacy are listed in the State Program for Education Development of Kazakhstan for 2011-2020 years. Thus, functional literacy is a social and economic phenomenon related to the welfare of the population and the country as a whole. Keywords: functional literacy, methods of forming the functional literacy of students,development technology of critical thinking, models of formation and development of functional literacy.

Author(s): Beisenova Zhainagul, Sapina Sabira


SYNTHESIS, STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION AND MICROBICIDE ACTIVITIES OF MONONUCLEAR TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXES OF 2-(2-HYDROXY-5-(P-TOLYLDIAZENYL) BENZYLIDENE) HYDRAZINECARBOTHIOAMIDE

Volume 73, Jun 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.6.4

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Abstract: A series of metal(II) complexes with a novel thiosemicarbazone Schiff base was syn-thesized. The Schiff base and its metal complexes were studied via (1H-,13C-, 2D-NMR, FT-IR, UV�Vis and ESR) spectral techniques; conductivity and magnetic moments measure-ments; elemental and thermal analyses. The ligand found to bind the metal ions via NS donor sites, adopting a neutral bidentate fashion in all complexes except ruthenium complex [(HL)2RuCl(H2O)] that exhibited a monobasic bidentate chelation fashion. All the metal complexes were found to be non-electrolytic in nature and possess distorted octahedral or square pyramidal geometries. ESR spectral data of copper(II) complexes are typical to d9 con-figuration with an axial symmetry type of a d(x2-y2) ground state and a significantly covalent environment. The microbicide activities showed that the complexes exhibit a significant activ-ity against both K. pneumonia and S. cereuisire; a moderate activity against A. niger and a low activity against E. coli.

Author(s): Mohamad M. E. Shakdofa, Abdou S. El-tabl, Ahmed S. Al-hakimi, Mohammed A. Wahba and Nagy Morsy