Military Academy Students Research Articles

Cultivating Critical Thinking Skills among Military Academy Students

In order to implement the new era's military education policy, it is essential for military academy students to possess critical thinking skills to cope with the complex and ever-changing battlefield conditions. However, the cultivation of critical thinking skills is not only a common challenge faced by higher education but also a weakness in talent development within the College English course. It is challenging for instructors to address other qualities that "high-quality" talents should possess, especially critical thinking skills, innovative abilities, and independent problem-solving capabilities. This article primarily analyzes how to enhance and cultivate critical thinking skills among military academy students within the context of College English teaching. The article first emphasizes the importance of critical thinking skills for military academy students and provides an overview of domestic and international approaches to cultivate these skills. It also identifies the challenges faced in cultivating critical thinking skills at military academies and explores methods and approaches to foster critical thinking skills from the perspectives of instructors, students, and institutions.

Research on the Current Situation and Cultivation Model of Military Command Psychological Quality among Military Academy Students

Research on the Current Situation and Cultivation Model of Military Command Psychological Quality among Military Academy Students

Developing leadership qualities in students of the Military Academy during the study of specialism-related disciplines using a foreign language

The purpose of the study was to identify what influence the leadership program delivered in English and using the specialism content has on the Military Academy students’ leadership qualities. The study utilised quantitative and qualitative research methods to draw the data from the adapted Leadership Qualities Test for the Military Officers and a semi-structured interview. The pre-intervention measurement of English language level was also performed. The literature review helped identify the variables for the study. These were leadership qualities such as risk-taking and decision-making capabilities, assertiveness, transformational leadership, resourcefulness, personality features, and a foreign language. The data yielded from the measurements suggested that the leadership programs delivered in English and based on the specialism-related content contributed to fostering the qualities of leadership of the Military Academy students. It was also found that the program enhanced the students’ risk-taking and decision-making capabilities, assertiveness, transformational leadership, resourcefulness, personality features. The above findings were supported by the responses from the focus group interview. The questioned students reported that they generally positively perceived of the program. The reasoning for these perceptions was that it was challenging, practical and resourceful. Moreover, the program appeared to be a fruitful experience for them as they learned from distinguished practitioners.

Прогноз суицидального поведения у обучающихся в военно-учебном заведении

Study Objective: To develop a mathematical model for predicting suicide risk in students at military academies. Study Design: This was a comparative prospective study. Materials and Methods: One hundred and thirty-three students at the Naval Polytechnic Institute, a subdivision of the Naval Academy named for the Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union N.G. Kuznetsov, participated in the study. Assessment of the participants was done with the following tools: “The Ratio of Value and Accessibility in Various Areas of Life,” “Self-reflection Test,” “Semantic Differential,” “Military Occupational Aptitude,” and the “Mental Well-being Scale” questionnaire. Discriminative analysis was done to develop a mathematical model for predicting suicide risk. Study Results: Participants at high risk for suicide had scores for their personal emotional attitude towards the concepts “military service” and “ego ideal” that were lower by a statistically significant margin (p<0.05), and higher levels of self-reflection. In addition, more of them had intrapsychic conflict. The combination of these psychological characteristics was a risk factor for suicidal behavior in these military academy students. Conclusion: An informative model for predicting suicide risk in naval academy students was created, using discriminant modelling. Keywords: suicide risk, prediction, officer trainee, semantic differential, military servicemen

Peculiarities of Aerobic Capacity of Military Academy Students

The aim of the study was to evaluate the aerobic capacity of the first year students in the Lithuanian Military Academy.63 first year students (57 men and 6 women) agreed to participate in the study. They performed graded cycling exercisetest until voluntary exhaustion. The starting work load was set at 70 W and was increased every minute by 21 W.Pulmonary gas exchange was measured breath-by-breath using the portable telemetric system (Oxycon Mobile,Jaeger). The maximal oxygen uptake (VO 2 max) was determined as the highest VO 2 within 20 s period obtained duringincreasing cycling test. Maximal cardiorespiratory values at this point were calculated as well. The VO 2 max in militaryacademy cadets was 52.9 (4.6) ml / kg -1 / min -1 (from 42.7 to 63.4). The aerobic capacity in most cadets may beconsidered as high and very high (80%), and only in one fifth of the subjects — as moderate, applying the normativescale for untrained persons.Keywords: maximal oxygen uptake, aerobic capacity, cycling ergometry.

Another analysis method of VARK questionnaire results based on medical students in shanghai and it’s empirical application

Objective To make up for losing more information of original classification method of VARK questionnaire author (especially for mixed styles), and put another analytical method based on or principle and put it in empirical analysis and application. Methods The students in 4 medial colleges in Shanghai were surveyed with VARK 7.0 version in May, 2017. 4 488 questionnaires were sent out and 4 054 were effectively returned (90.3%). Statistical analyses were done with SPSS 20.0 software and the enumeration data were compared by chi-square test. Results ①The percentage of containing V type of Sensory Learning Styles in the whole students was 44.8% (n=1 815), which had no statistical significance in different college levels, college sorts, genders, specialties and whether they were military academy students or not (χ2=5.958, 0.257, 1.386, 5.922, 4.146; P=0.051, 0.612, 0.239, 0.052, 0.042), while there was significantly statistical difference in data among students of different grades (χ2=13.400; P=0.009). ②The percentage of containing A type was 57.1% (n=2 313), which had no statistical significance in different genders, specialties, grades and whether they were military academy students (χ2=0.536, 4.038, 8.274, 4.256; P=0.464, 0.133, 0.082, 0.039), while there was still statistical significance in different college levels and sorts (χ2=10.516, 10.447; P=0.005, 0.001). ③The percentage of containing R type was 53.9% (n=2 185), which had no statistical significance in different college levels, college sorts, genders, specialties, grades and whether they were academy students(χ2=4.563, 0.417, 0.228, 0.433, 2.136, 0.863; P=0.102, 0.518, 0.633, 0.805, 0.711, 0.353). ④The percentage of containing K type was 64.8% (n=2 625), which had no statistical significance in different college levels, college sorts, specialties, grades and whether they were academy students (χ2=3.680, 3.391, 1.070, 9.708, 2.711; P=0.159, 0.066, 0.586, 0.046, 0.100), while there was still statistical significance in different genders (χ2=6.789; P=0.009). ⑤According to original classification of VARK questionnaire author, the percentage of mixed styles were at the most (57.0%), followed by K (17.3%), and then A (11.2%) and R (10.0%), and the least was V (4.5%), which had no statistical significance in different college levels, college sorts, genders, specialties, grades and whether they were academy students (χ2=6.044, 18.045, 8.575, 5.955, 28.866, 11.622; P=0.196, 0.021, 0.073, 0.652, 0.025, 0.020). Conclusion The analytical classification method based on to contain is a scientific improvement and beneficial supplement to the original classification method of the author of VARK scale in practical application because it embodies the mixed style and contains more comprehensive and accurate information. And through the empirical test, it verifies that medical students have distinctive sensory learning styles. Key words: VARK; Shanghai; Medical students; Analytical method; Empirical application

Wartości zawodowe słuchaczy uczelni wojskowej

Work and career are principal activities of man. They determine major life goals and satisfy developmental needs of every working man. The empirical studies show that a career represents a different value in working people’s life and, therefore, people place a different value on professional aspects. The profession of a soldier is commonly perceived as a difficult and dangerous occupation, it requires following orders by troops and paying attention to keep high quality of military service. The aim of this article is to identify the major work values among military academy students who decide to serve the country. This issue was discussed according to social and professional contexts.

A National Study on the Effects of Concussion in Collegiate Athletes and US Military Service Academy Members: The NCAA\u2013DoD Concussion Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) Consortium Structure and Methods

BackgroundThe natural history of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion remains poorly defined and no objective biomarker of physiological recovery exists for clinical use. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the US Department of Defense (DoD) established the Concussion Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) Consortium to study the natural history of clinical and neurobiological recovery after concussion in the service of improved injury prevention, safety and medical care for student-athletes and military personnel.ObjectivesThe objectives of this paper were to (i) describe the background and driving rationale for the CARE Consortium; (ii) outline the infrastructure of the Consortium policies, procedures, and governance; (iii) describe the longitudinal 6-month clinical and neurobiological study methodology; and (iv) characterize special considerations in the design and implementation of a multicenter trial.MethodsBeginning Fall 2014, CARE Consortium institutions have recruited and enrolled 23,533 student-athletes and military service academy students (approximately 90% of eligible student-athletes and cadets; 64.6% male, 35.4% female). A total of 1174 concussions have been diagnosed in participating subjects, with both concussion and baseline cases deposited in the Federal Interagency Traumatic Brain Injury Research (FITBIR) database.ConclusionsChallenges have included coordinating regulatory issues across civilian and military institutions, operationalizing study procedures, neuroimaging protocol harmonization across sites and platforms, construction and maintenance of a relational database, and data quality and integrity monitoring. The NCAA–DoD CARE Consortium represents a comprehensive investigation of concussion in student-athletes and military service academy students. The richly characterized study sample and multidimensional approach provide an opportunity to advance the field of concussion science, not only among student athletes but in all populations at risk for mild TBI.

Hematological Parameters, and Hematopoietic Growth Factors: Epo and IL-3 in Response to Whole-Body Cryostimulation (WBC) in Military Academy Students

The effects of extreme cold on the human body are not fully understood, there are also no reports on the effect of cryogenic temperatures on the levels of erythropoietin (EPO) and interleukin 3 (IL-3), two important factors that regulate hematopoiesis. Aim: determination of changes in peripheral blood cell counts and EPO and IL-3 levels induced by a series of 10, 20 and 30 standard whole-body cryostimulation (WBC) treatments. The study involved 45 men, experimental group (EXP, n = 30) subjected to 30 WBC treatments (−130°C, treatment duration: 3 minutes) and a control group (CON, n = 15). Blood samples were collected before the series of treatments and after 10, 20 and 30 treatments. After 10 and 20 treatments we observed lower red blood cell counts and hematocrit and hemoglobin levels compared to baseline (p<0.05) and the control group (p<0.05). Additionally we observed an increase in hemoglobin concentration in plasma (p<0.05), and bilirubin after 10 and 20 treatments, and a decrease in plasma concentration of haptoglobin after 10, 20 and 30 treatments (p<0.05). The number of leukocytes was higher after 10 and 20 WBC treatments compared to baseline and the CON group. EPO concentration in plasma was elevated and the concentration of IL-3 was lower after 10, 20 and 30 WBC treatments. The decrease in indices of the erythrocytic system, plasma hemoglobin and bilirubin, with a simultaneous decrease in haptoglobin concentrations after 10 and 20 WBC treatments, may be due to increased intravascular hemolysis. At the same time there was a small, but statistically significant increase in the concentration of EPO stimulated erythropoiesis which could facilitate a return of erythrocytic system indices to initial levels after 30 WBC treatments. Changes in the white blood cell system showed transient mobilization of this system under the influence of WBC.

The Influence of Birth Order and Family Size on the Relationships between Cognitive Abilities and Personality Traits

The structure of relationships between cognitive abilities and personality traits is analyzed considering family environment characteristics. The sample was a group of military academy students (N = 404 subjects), the molecular-genetic study was performed by the research fellows of the Department of Behavioral Genetics of the Faculty of Psychology of M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University. It is shown that the family structure (birth order and a number of children in the family) mediates the relationship between intelligence parameters and personality traits.

Knowledge of the Military Academy students in the field of intellectual property protection

What is expected from a future young officer concerning the knowledge about the intellectual property protection is the knowledge about the basic concepts of intellectual and industrial property, about the general procedure of classified innovation protection as well as capability to transfer knowledge and guidelines from this field to his associates working in the same organizational structure, especially regarding patent creation application and protection. A research study involving the students of the final year at the Military Academy has been carried out, with the aim of obtaining information about the interest and preparedness of young officers with regard to the knowledge in the field of intellectual property, and especially to the creation and protection of classified patents. This paper gives the overview of the processed data obtained from the research and the subsequent conclusions.

The prevalence of craniomandibular disorders in the military population of the Republic of Serbia

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD) in the military personnel of the Republic of Serbia, as well as the distribution of sings and symptoms of CMD in this population group. The epidemiological investigation included 284 male persons between 18 - 25 years of age. The sample consisted of Military Academy students, and soldiers from different regions of the Republic of Serbia. A questionnaire was designed using Helkimo's clinical dysfunction index and sings and symptoms of CMD were evaluated, namely the anamnestic index (Ai) and the dysfunction index (Di). According to the anamnestic dysfunction index (Ai), 85% of persons among the examined group presented without any symptoms of CMD (Ai = 0), 14% had mild symptoms (Ai =1) and 1% had severe symptoms of CMD (Ai = 5). Functional analysis of the orofacial system in the examined group (evaluation of dysfunction index - Di) revealed, however, that 70% of solders had at least one sign of CMD, precisely a dysfunction index Di > 0. The analysis of signs and symptoms of CMD revealed that disturbances in mandibular kinematics were the most prevalent sign of CMD in this population group, which was confirmed in 56% of examined persons. Disturbed functions of temporomandibular (TM) joints (click, and reciprocal click, deviation and deflection during mandibular opening) were established in 31% of examined persons, and sensitivity of TM joints and masticatory muscles during palpation in 4% of examined persons. Pain during mandibular movements was established only in 1% of examined persons. The results of this investigation point to significant prevalence of craniomandibular disorders in the examined population group. The incidence of TMJ and masticatory muscle pain in 4% of examined persons and of pain during mandibular movements only in 1% of examined persons, points to presence of mild or initial types of CMD in this population group.

The effect of the psychological training for 65 military academy students conquered social anxiety

目的 研究军校学员克服社交焦虑心理训练的效果,分析训练前后明尼苏达多相人格调查表(MMPI)各量表变化情况.方法从某军校大三605名学员中,用苦恼量表(SAD)筛选出具有中等以上程度社交焦虑的学员151人,根据MMPI剖面图特征,把实验对象分成第一实验组(31人),第二实验组(34人).两组接受特异性,针对性强的心理训练方案.第一实验组训练前采用MMPI、SAD,训练后采用MM-PI、自我评估表(自编);第二实验组训练前后均采用MMPI、SAD进行评估.结果训练后,第一实验组社交焦虑状况自我评估表7个项目的得分明显高于训练前(t=4.06,3.886,3.944,3.182,3.118,2.454,2.213,P＜0.05),第二实验组SAD得分显著低于训练前(t=8.887,P＜0.01),基本接近该军校常模水平[(11.45 ±4.75)分;t=0.757,P＞0.05];第一实验组MMPI.测试结果显示:K、Mf、Si、Re量表T分高于训练前,两组之间差异有显著性(t=9.209,2.653,3.12,3.093,P＜0.05),Hy、Pa、Mas、Dy量表T分低于训练前,两组之间差异有显著性(t=3.641,2.087,4.249,2.436,P＜0.05),第二实验组MMPI.测试结果显示:Pa、Ma、Do、Re量表T分高于训练前,两组之间差异有显著性(t=2.635,3.562,2.860,3.391,P＜0.05),Hs、D、Mf、Pt、Si、Mas、Hy量表低于训练前,两组之间差异有显著性(t=2.26,7.93,5.57,6.195,6.114,4.640,4.103,P＜0.05).结论克服社交焦虑心理训练效果显著,同时也促进了军校学员人格的良性发展。

Gender camouflage: women and the U.S. military

Controversy about in the military continues, yet women's relations with the military go far beyond whether they serve in the ranks. Gender Camouflage brings together a diverse array of authors to explore the controversy surrounding women's military service, to examine the invisibility of civilian who support the institution, and to expose the military's efforts to camouflage their support and contributions. Contributors first consider nurses, servicewomen, military academy students, female veterans, and lesbians. The focus then shifts to military wives, employed by the DoD, and female civilian military instructors whose work is less visible but no less essential to the institution. The book also examines the experiences of outside of the military, such as comfort women near U.S. bases, engaged in peacework, and workers affected by military spending in the federal budget. Analytic chapters are juxtaposed with first-person narratives by who have actually been there, including a member of the first gender-integrated class at West Point, the first female civilian instructors at the U.S. Naval Academy, and an African American Air Force Nurse Corps veteran. Contributors include Connie Reeves, Georgia Clark Sadler, Gwyn Kirk, and Joan Furey.

Evidence for the role of hepatic endothelial lipase in the metabolism of plasma high density lipoprotein 2 in man

Previous animal studies have shown that the heparin-releasable hepatic lipase (HL) is located on the luminal surface of the liver endothelial cells and may have a function in the removal of high density lipoprotein lipids from plasma. We therefore examined the relationship between plasma HDL levels and the HL activity of postheparin plasma in a group of young, very fit men who were living under strictly controlled comparable conditions (military academy students). HDL 2 cholesterol, HDL 2 phospholipid and HDL 2 protein concentrations each showed a highly significant negative correlation with postheparin HL activity. A similar but slightly lower inverse relationship was also present between total HDL lipids and HL activity, whereas no correlation could be observed between any of the HDL 3 lipids and HL activity. The cholesterol/support protein ratio of HDL 2 correlated negatively with the HL activity. These results the hypothesis that the hepatic endothelial lipase has a physiological role in the degradation and removal of circulating HDL 2.

Institutional Sources of Officer Discontent in the Brazilian Army, 1870-1889

A GROUP OF ABOUT 50 RADICAL ARMY OFFICERS led some 500 soldiers and Military Academy students to overthrow the Brazilian monarchy on November 15, 1889. These officers had been spurred on by civilian republicans and emboldened by the curious indifference of their military colleagues toward the fate of the Second Empire. Historians have generally acknowledged the army's key role in this event and have investigated many of its more prominent aspects.1 There are now detailed versions of its chronology, studies of the lives of its participants civilian and military, and interpretations of its political significance for twentieth-century Brazil. The passage of time allows succeeding generations of historians to focus more narrowly and to speculate more judiciously on points overlooked or taken for granted by earlier writers. In this vein, the present study will examine more closely what is known about the main body of the officer corps, attempt to reinforce some generally accepted notions about its condition in the years after the Paraguayan War, and advance some hypotheses concerning officer attitudes toward professionalization of the army during the postwar period. During the first 30 years (1840-1870) of Dom Pedro II's reign, the Brazilian army was generally disciplined and loyal when armies elsewhere in Latin America were frequently disorganized and insubordi-