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Differences and points of connection between spiritual and psychological counseling.
No full textIn the modern world, it is becoming commonplace to live at a fast pace, people are confronted with everyday and extraordinary events and experiences such as deprivation, disease, war, climate change and so on. All this and more strongly influences not only a person's choices, his quality of life, leisure, physical well-being, but also has a significant impact on emotional health. Human emotional well-being is an extremely important factor in the active and high-quality functioning of today's life. It is gratifying that people are increasingly investing in their emotional health, taking care of it and performing mental hygiene on a regular basis, or are reluctant to seek professional help when needed. Two methods of providing spiritual and psychological assistance have been chosen and discussed in the work, namely spiritual and psychological counseling. A review, analysis, and synthesis of the scientific literature and research, as well as qualitative research, provided an opportunity to present, analyze, reveal, and examine what spiritual and psychological counseling is, how it differs, and what it has in common. It turned out that so far in Lithuania there is little talk about the differences between spiritual and psychological counseling and the points connecting them, the field of spiritual counseling is generally underdeveloped and researched in our country, and it is not clear when and which counseling model to choose better. However, the analysis of the scientific literature and the research carried out confirm that these are two separate and quite different counseling processes, which have their own characteristics, which allow to distinguish these methods of assistance. At the theoretical and practical level, the work considers the differences between spiritual counseling and psychological counseling, their similarity, the description of one or another counseling process, the professional and personal qualities of the provider and the target applicant. Given the paucity of information related to the process of spiritual counseling, updating the concept of spiritual counseling and comparing the two models of assistance may contribute to supplementing the missing information. The following overview of spiritual counseling and psychological counseling models can be useful as a theoretical basis for those working in psychology, spiritual counseling or those who are not fully informed about which type of help to choose. An analysis of the scientific literature confirms that psychological counseling is based on scientifically based methods of providing help, while spiritual counseling focuses on the issue of faith, and help is more understood as accompanying the sufferer, being here and now a difficult episode in life. Psychological counseling places more emphasis on and resolves everyday difficulties, works with a clinically healthy person, the relationship between the counselor and the client is crucial, the chosen way of overcoming difficulties, while spiritual counseling can touch on existential issues, it can be a place to help strengthen or discover relationship with God, and the counselor’s values and chosen work method meet the beliefs and needs of the person seeking help. It is likely that wider dissemination of information about what a spiritual counselor is and can help, and when it is better to seek psychological help, can help people deal more effectively with their emotional experiences and function fully in society. Getting acquainted with the advantages and disadvantages of these counseling methods is likely to lead to a greater understanding of the quality and specifics of the services provided, making it easier for the specialist to differentiate between their target client and the client to choose the right specialist
Reasearch of external Klaipedas seaport, evaluating existing breakwaters.
No full textThe final master's thesis examines the impact of the construction of the existing breakwaters in Klaipeda port and how they would affect the parameters of the outer port infrastructure elements. In order to reveal the topic of the work and its relevance, the current and forecasted flows of containerized cargo are analysed, the reconstruction of breakwaters is analysed, and the main elements of the port infrastructure are evaluated, the parameters of which are selected taking into account the parameters of breakwaters. After analysing the theoretical methods and aspects, and applying practical methods, a solution to the problem is sought. Finally, the findings of the study are presented at the end of the work. The work consists of 6 parts: research / literature analysis, situation analysis, methodological part, practical part, conclusions and literature. The total volume of this work is 50 pages, 15 illustrations, 11 tables, 33 references
Improvement of the motivation system in healthcare institutions.
No full textNot only in Lithuanian, but also Europe health care institutions face challenges in the workforce, an inflexible, poorly funded system. These and similar changes risk losing the right professionals who can choose not only another institution but also another country. High performance results can only be achieved through the introduction of motivational personnel management in healthcare institutions. The aim of the study – after analyzing the theoretical aspects of motivation systems and conducting an empirical research to identify the model of improving the motivation system of employees of public and private sector healthcare institutions in Šiauliai district. The research methods of the study. Motivation theories are analyzed, and the links between models and motivation elements are assessed. Possibilities of using motivation models in healthcare institutions have been identified. The quantitative method to collect information was chosen. Descriptive, comparative, graphical data analysis methods, which allowed to properly systematize and process, systematize the collected data. The research results of study. Employees in both public and private healthcare institutions are most motivated by physiological elements. The majority of respondents interested in physiological motivational elements work in the public sector. The majority (58 %) of public sector respondents saw work as an opportunity to help. The main disadvantage of the motivation system is the inadequate organizational culture, which is relevant for older respondents and the individualization of motivation elements. The private sectors is more satisfied with the motivation system but the public sectors notices the same shortcoming in the motivation system as the private sectors. A model of motivation system for employees of Šiauliai district healthcare organizations has been developed. Keywords: motivation, motivations model, physiological elements of motivation, social motivations elements of motivation, healthcare sector
Beyond administrative criteria: the patterns of the recognition of quality in the humanities.
No full textThe present article seeks to discern the criteria or the quality of research, formulated and accepted within the scholarly community of the humanities. We argue that the scholars implicitly use these criteria opposing administrative evaluation. The analysis of these criteria revealed that they might be summarized in three broad categories – the novelty (originality, innovativeness) of the research; the excellence of the researcher (ability to conduct and describe the research); and the impact (academic as well as social-political). We argue that relevant criteria for the administrative evaluation of research in the humanities should draw on these perspectives
Development of marina services in the context of sustainable water and coastal tourism /
No full textThe popularity of water and coastal tourism is steadily increasing. Marinas, an essential part of water tourism activity, are complex organizations with heterogeneous business structures with numerous suppliers of various tourist services. The purpose of this research was to determine the components of marina services that are relevant for visitors of the marina in the context of sustainable water and coastal tourism. The study’s preliminary results show that the orientation towards sustainable tourism significantly influences the behavior of visitors. Consumers of marina services would like the marinas to offer more services: not only boatyard facilities, but also catering, accommodation services, safe infrastructure for children, additional entertainment, and public events
"White collars" on self-reported well-being, health and work performance when teleworking from home /
No full textIn the wake of the pandemic, telework became relevant to more employees than before. Researchers suggest both positive and negative impact of telework on employees. The study examines office workers' self-reports on the impact of teleworking on their subjective well-being, health, and productivity. Data (N = 475) were collected from teleworkers in Lithuania during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings indicate that teleworking during the pandemic had a negative impact on the well-being (in work-life balance aspect) and health (mostly in terms of mental exhaustion) of office workers, while work performance suffered relatively less. Also, this study revealed three original observations. First, well-being evaluations of teleworkers were found to be most correlated with close relationships and age. Second, teleworkers who live with their parents have the most positive evaluations of teleworking in all three areas: well-being, health, and productivity. And third, the overlap between family and work when working from home increases the likelihood that women and young workers will be less concerned about healthy living habits. This study contributes to a better understanding of the factors teleworkers face when working at home and can help companies improve their hybrid working strategies
Detection of physical impacts of shipping containers during handling operations using the impact detection methodology /
No full textThe transportation of cargo inside shipping containers is a risky operation that requires constant monitoring activities and real-time operational actions. Yet, the detection of the real dynamics of the container and the surrounding infrastructure and extraction of true subsequent critical events is still an unresolved issue among engineers. In this paper, we analyze the new physical impact detection method, namely the Impact Detection Methodology (IDM), to detect the most obvious and force-dependent impacts from acceleration data, using the IoT sensor in an experimental environment using the heavy machinery of a seaport. By variating the threshold level, we have observed the changes in the number of impacts detected within three separate case studies. Results suggest that the optimal parameters tend to provide an adequate number of events, yet even the slightest change in the threshold level can increase or decrease the number of detected impacts in a non-linear fashion, making the detection harder, due to unforeseen external impacts on the dataset, the filtering of which is still the main priority of our future research
Optimizing transportation between ports and the hinterland for decreasing impact to the environment /
No full textToday different transport modes use to deliver cargo between regions, from ports to final destination location or visa-versa. It is quite common to use road transport, which can deliver cargo “from door to door” but road transport causes big environmental impact. Considering alternative possibilities (road, railway and/or inland waterway transport) to decrease environmental impact from transport, it is very important. Based on theoretical and experimental tests, were find optimal solutions, which transport mode make minimum environmental impact and could be the most technically and economically effective solution. Traffic congestion on the roads, in some cases very high railway traffic in some regions, generates requirements by many stakeholders on ways to decrease the environmental impact from transport modes, which studded in Article to find and identify optimal transportation solutions with minimum environmental impact. A theoretical method evaluation conducted on the optimal transportation possibility that minimizes environmental impact. A transport modes environmental comparative index (ECI) is developed and used for evaluations. This paper presents possible alternative transportation conditions based on multi-criteria evaluation system, proposes theoretical basis for the optimal solutions from environmental and economic point of view, and provides for experimental testing during the specific case study, and finally provides recommendations and conclusions
Lithuanian combat divers troop activities in 1990-2004.
No full textLithuanian historical sources mention the divers for the first time in the 1990s. With the intention to assist emerging national formations of the Department of National Defence of Lithuania, Valerijus Krisikaitis reported to the local national defence department in Klaipeda in September of 1990. He was a certificated diver and karate instructor and expressed his desire to work in the national defence service. Also, he displayed an unorthodox approach by offering to organise and train a squad, which would be prepared for combat, self-defence and combat diving. These skills could be applied to the protection of the Klaipėda Seaport again possible attacks organised and executed by foreign hostile military forces. This was the beginning of the formation of the combat divers’ units in the Lithuanian military. Currently, this combat capacity has increased significantly. Due to ‘Restricted’ and ‘Secret’ classification marks, the exact figures cannot be disclosed; however, open sources indicate that there are two separate units, The Underwater Action Team, which is part of the Naval Forces and the Combat Divers Service, which is subordinate to the Special Operations Forces. These units have separate boat crews, maintenance and supply teams, individual explosive ordnance disposal experts, combat divers, rescue teams and much more. [...]
Modelling and simulation hydrodynamics processes in liquefied natural gas transportation systems /
No full textGlobal natural gas resources are growing and are increasingly geographically diverse. A Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) is one of the most commonly used vessel types in the global ship fleet due to the possibility of storage, reloading to another ship, and regasifying it for re-injection into the natural gas grid. It is important to control system parameters for reliable technological processes such as tank hydrostatic pressure, vapor pressure, LNG density, LNG temperature, and phase changes between liquid and gas states. Additionally, pressure monitoring is important to control during transit in port and bunkering to prevent the pressure in the tanks from exceeding the tank design pressure. In this research study, a comprehensive hydrodynamic model for an LNG storage tank in a real-life regasification terminal (Floating Storage and Regasification Unit, LNG Terminal of Klaipeda City, Lithuania), operating in transportation mode to the regasification unit, was created. For this research, LNG is investigated as a compressible liquid and the speed of sound in LNG is evaluated. A complex mathematical model of the system allows the analysis of high-speed hydrodynamic and dynamic processes at cryogenic temperature (110 K) and evaluates the geometric parameters (tank geometry, electric motors and pumps, pipe geometric parameters, and roughness of internal surfaces) and the characteristics of pumps and electric motors. The complex mathematical model of the system was implemented using Fortran programing language and MATLAB R28a. It determined the parameters (pressure, velocity, liquid level of LNG in the tanks, electric motor angular velocity, torques, hydraulic energy losses, etc.) of the system during its start-up mode (until 5 s). It was found that hydraulic energy losses in all pipes contain 1.7% of the whole system power (the total power of the electric motors is 3132 kW). In case of increasing energy costs, this model could be used to control energy losses during the operation of the FSRU in various technological modes