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The master paper deals with functions of modern television, its roles in society's life. Its aim is to reflect issues of television and society interaction theoretically and empirically, analyze its forms of manifestation. The main objectives of the paper are: to discuss the most relevant, visible and covert functions of television, explore their correlation with society's evaluation, reveal complication of society and television interaction. In the paper methods of theoretical scientific work and publicity analysis were applied as well as the method of comparing and generalizing. The empirical method of inquiry by filling questionnaires was also used. In this paper the conclusion was drawn that television, applying peculiar ways of effect, reflects warped view of the world, which, presented by attractive ways and forms, can be easily imposed to the audience. Only the minority of society is able to evaluate content of television critically, whereas for the majority, which does not realize the difference between the real and mass media view of the world, there is a risk to treat television reality as real. Simulating television situations has been applied in personal life, thus influencing realization of general and personal values. In addition, it stimulates particular impulses of action. Complication lies in the fact that as television is seeking for commercial benefit, its content is affected by interest groups which have particular goals. While seeking for economic benefit, television twists the real situation of the main society spheres such as politics, economy and culture. These theoretical conclusions are supported by the results attained during the practical survey. They prove that television is the most popular means to inform society, attracting by alluring ways of giving information. For the majority of research participants television is a resource of the world affairs, but the general context of results proclaims that entertaining function is the most relevant for the audience. Although society realizes the influence of various interest groups occurring in television, it is not able to make out how it affects the content of TV shows. The participants of the survey claim that they are not satisfied with the production of television, however, this claim is negated by the fact that the most favorite television programs are of entertaining nature. These programs give information about topicalities, i.e. they see trivialized, more commonplace view of politics, economy and culture. Complication of television and society interaction is revealed through society's inability critically evaluate content of television as well as taking advantage of this society's peculiarity to seek for commercial goals. The master paper might be useful for sociologists, who are exploring public opinion, for members of social psychology, who are trying to find out reasons of behavior patterns as well as for the students who are studying the sphere of mass media.

The master paper deals with functions of modern television, its roles in society's life. Its aim is to reflect issues of television and society interaction theoretically and empirically, analyze its forms of manifestation. The main objectives of the paper are: to discuss the most relevant, visible and covert functions of television, explore their correlation with society's evaluation, reveal complication of society and television interaction. In the paper methods of theoretical scientific work and publicity analysis were applied as well as the method of comparing and generalizing. The empirical method of inquiry by filling questionnaires was also used. In this paper the conclusion was drawn that television, applying peculiar ways of effect, reflects warped view of the world, which, presented by attractive ways and forms, can be easily imposed to the audience. Only the minority of society is able to evaluate content of television critically, whereas for the majority, which does not realize the difference between the real and mass media view of the world, there is a risk to treat television reality as real. Simulating television situations has been applied in personal life, thus influencing realization of general and personal values. In addition, it stimulates particular impulses of action. Complication lies in the fact that as television is seeking for commercial benefit, its content is affected by interest groups which have particular goals. While seeking for economic benefit, television twists the real situation of the main society spheres such as politics, economy and culture. These theoretical conclusions are supported by the results attained during the practical survey. They prove that television is the most popular means to inform society, attracting by alluring ways of giving information. For the majority of research participants television is a resource of the world affairs, but the general context of results proclaims that entertaining function is the most relevant for the audience. Although society realizes the influence of various interest groups occurring in television, it is not able to make out how it affects the content of TV shows. The participants of the survey claim that they are not satisfied with the production of television, however, this claim is negated by the fact that the most favorite television programs are of entertaining nature. These programs give information about topicalities, i.e. they see trivialized, more commonplace view of politics, economy and culture. Complication of television and society interaction is revealed through society's inability critically evaluate content of television as well as taking advantage of this society's peculiarity to seek for commercial goals. The master paper might be useful for sociologists, who are exploring public opinion, for members of social psychology, who are trying to find out reasons of behavior patterns as well as for the students who are studying the sphere of mass media.

In this work, there are presented aims and main research trends of the Universitas Vytauti Magni cluster "Relations between state and society in Lithuania" as well as its future research perspectives are discussed. At the meantime, there 15 members in the cluster, 5 from them are PhD students. According to science fields, there are in the cluster theologians, historians, political scientists, ethnologists, art and literature critics. The cluster researches history of Lithuanian Catholic Church, and its relations with state and society in the past and in the present. It intensively collaborates with the center for Church history in the Faculty of Catholic Theology and with the center for Kaunas history in the Faculty of Humanities. Next to scientific activities, members of the cluster are lecturing for the students of Universitas Vytauti Magni and other high schools, are publishing works of science popularization, are participating in TV and radio broadcasts and in the public discussions.

In this work, there are presented aims and main research trends of the Universitas Vytauti Magni cluster "Relations between state and society in Lithuania" as well as its future research perspectives are discussed. At the meantime, there 15 members in the cluster, 5 from them are PhD students. According to science fields, there are in the cluster theologians, historians, political scientists, ethnologists, art and literature critics. The cluster researches history of Lithuanian Catholic Church, and its relations with state and society in the past and in the present. It intensively collaborates with the center for Church history in the Faculty of Catholic Theology and with the center for Kaunas history in the Faculty of Humanities. Next to scientific activities, members of the cluster are lecturing for the students of Universitas Vytauti Magni and other high schools, are publishing works of science popularization, are participating in TV and radio broadcasts and in the public discussions.

In this work, there are presented aims and main research trends of the Universitas Vytauti Magni cluster "Relations between state and society in Lithuania" as well as its future research perspectives are discussed. At the meantime, there 15 members in the cluster, 5 from them are PhD students. According to science fields, there are in the cluster theologians, historians, political scientists, ethnologists, art and literature critics. The cluster researches history of Lithuanian Catholic Church, and its relations with state and society in the past and in the present. It intensively collaborates with the center for Church history in the Faculty of Catholic Theology and with the center for Kaunas history in the Faculty of Humanities. Next to scientific activities, members of the cluster are lecturing for the students of Universitas Vytauti Magni and other high schools, are publishing works of science popularization, are participating in TV and radio broadcasts and in the public discussions.

Decisions in public policy are not an end in themselves: in general, they are intended to regulate society, i.e. members of society are submitted with particular rights, obligations, possibilities, restrictions, etc. However, in order to know which decisions will reach their addressees best and will allow attaining the result sought, it is necessary for policy makers to know how the society and particular addressees are ready to accept them. Especially this is acute in the field of family policy: here, the decision on family policy instruments is important and may be effective only when it is accepted by families/individuals (especially speaking about instruments aimed at increase of fertility). The article is based on a presumption that communication between policy makers and the society is of a great importance seeking for a purposive public policy. The article is composed of two main parts. The first part presents theoretical background for analysis of communication between decision makers and society in the field of family policy. First, it develops the main characteristics of communication models between policy makers and society in general; highlights possible role of media in different models of the mentioned communication, and, finally, it lists peculiarities in connection with a particular topic of political communication, i.e. communication on the issues of family policy. The second part seeks to disclose the nature and main characteristics of communication between politics and society on the family policy issues in Lithuania. To this end, the article presents a media content analysis covering almost 1000 publication in the most popular internet news website in Lithuania on two issues directly related to family policy: economic and social situation of families with 3 and more children and economic and social guarantees for families with children.[.]

Decisions in public policy are not an end in themselves: in general, they are intended to regulate society, i.e. members of society are submitted with particular rights, obligations, possibilities, restrictions, etc. However, in order to know which decisions will reach their addressees best and will allow attaining the result sought, it is necessary for policy makers to know how the society and particular addressees are ready to accept them. Especially this is acute in the field of family policy: here, the decision on family policy instruments is important and may be effective only when it is accepted by families/individuals (especially speaking about instruments aimed at increase of fertility). The article is based on a presumption that communication between policy makers and the society is of a great importance seeking for a purposive public policy. The article is composed of two main parts. The first part presents theoretical background for analysis of communication between decision makers and society in the field of family policy. First, it develops the main characteristics of communication models between policy makers and society in general; highlights possible role of media in different models of the mentioned communication, and, finally, it lists peculiarities in connection with a particular topic of political communication, i.e. communication on the issues of family policy. The second part seeks to disclose the nature and main characteristics of communication between politics and society on the family policy issues in Lithuania. To this end, the article presents a media content analysis covering almost 1000 publication in the most popular internet news website in Lithuania on two issues directly related to family policy: economic and social situation of families with 3 and more children and economic and social guarantees for families with children.[.]

Decisions in public policy are not an end in themselves: in general, they are intended to regulate society, i.e. members of society are submitted with particular rights, obligations, possibilities, restrictions, etc. However, in order to know which decisions will reach their addressees best and will allow attaining the result sought, it is necessary for policy makers to know how the society and particular addressees are ready to accept them. Especially this is acute in the field of family policy: here, the decision on family policy instruments is important and may be effective only when it is accepted by families/individuals (especially speaking about instruments aimed at increase of fertility). The article is based on a presumption that communication between policy makers and the society is of a great importance seeking for a purposive public policy. The article is composed of two main parts. The first part presents theoretical background for analysis of communication between decision makers and society in the field of family policy. First, it develops the main characteristics of communication models between policy makers and society in general; highlights possible role of media in different models of the mentioned communication, and, finally, it lists peculiarities in connection with a particular topic of political communication, i.e. communication on the issues of family policy. The second part seeks to disclose the nature and main characteristics of communication between politics and society on the family policy issues in Lithuania. To this end, the article presents a media content analysis covering almost 1000 publication in the most popular internet news website in Lithuania on two issues directly related to family policy: economic and social situation of families with 3 and more children and economic and social guarantees for families with children.[.]

Decisions in public policy are not an end in themselves: in general, they are intended to regulate society, i.e. members of society are submitted with particular rights, obligations, possibilities, restrictions, etc. However, in order to know which decisions will reach their addressees best and will allow attaining the result sought, it is necessary for policy makers to know how the society and particular addressees are ready to accept them. Especially this is acute in the field of family policy: here, the decision on family policy instruments is important and may be effective only when it is accepted by families/individuals (especially speaking about instruments aimed at increase of fertility). The article is based on a presumption that communication between policy makers and the society is of a great importance seeking for a purposive public policy. The article is composed of two main parts. The first part presents theoretical background for analysis of communication between decision makers and society in the field of family policy. First, it develops the main characteristics of communication models between policy makers and society in general; highlights possible role of media in different models of the mentioned communication, and, finally, it lists peculiarities in connection with a particular topic of political communication, i.e. communication on the issues of family policy. The second part seeks to disclose the nature and main characteristics of communication between politics and society on the family policy issues in Lithuania. To this end, the article presents a media content analysis covering almost 1000 publication in the most popular internet news website in Lithuania on two issues directly related to family policy: economic and social situation of families with 3 and more children and economic and social guarantees for families with children.[.]

Decisions in public policy are not an end in themselves: in general, they are intended to regulate society, i.e. members of society are submitted with particular rights, obligations, possibilities, restrictions, etc. However, in order to know which decisions will reach their addressees best and will allow attaining the result sought, it is necessary for policy makers to know how the society and particular addressees are ready to accept them. Especially this is acute in the field of family policy: here, the decision on family policy instruments is important and may be effective only when it is accepted by families/individuals (especially speaking about instruments aimed at increase of fertility). The article is based on a presumption that communication between policy makers and the society is of a great importance seeking for a purposive public policy. The article is composed of two main parts. The first part presents theoretical background for analysis of communication between decision makers and society in the field of family policy. First, it develops the main characteristics of communication models between policy makers and society in general; highlights possible role of media in different models of the mentioned communication, and, finally, it lists peculiarities in connection with a particular topic of political communication, i.e. communication on the issues of family policy. The second part seeks to disclose the nature and main characteristics of communication between politics and society on the family policy issues in Lithuania. To this end, the article presents a media content analysis covering almost 1000 publication in the most popular internet news website in Lithuania on two issues directly related to family policy: economic and social situation of families with 3 and more children and economic and social guarantees for families with children.[.]

Etiology, epidemiology, and impact of osteoarthritis on an individual, society, and nation and the main principles of management of this disease are reviewed in the article. Treatment should be tailored to the needs of an individual patient. Physicians should be familiar with pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment modalities to maximize effective utilization and a thorough understanding of short- and long-term complications and costs. Severity of osteoarthritis should be taken into physician's and patient's consideration while applying an appropriate treatment. A stepwise management of osteoarthritis has to be taken into account. As effective interventions remain underused, state arthritis programs, including osteoarthritis programs, have to be developed to build an appropriate scientific base in public health, observe burden and impact, assess and disseminate evidence-based interventions, and work to reduce and delay disability, and improve quality of life among people with arthritis. Adequate studies on the costs of osteoarthritis are urgently required so that cogent arguments can be made to governments to appropriately fund prevention and treatment programs for this condition. Its recognition as a major cause of disability, particularly in the aging population, should increase community focus on this important condition. Osteoarthritis as a pathogenic process and its impact on an individual and society should be taken into special consideration by health providers and officers developing the national health policy in Lithuania, because there is a lack of information related to the prevalence of osteoarthritis, risk factors, also osteoarthritisassociated disability, and costs of the management of this disease among Lithuanian inhabitants.

Etiology, epidemiology, and impact of osteoarthritis on an individual, society, and nation and the main principles of management of this disease are reviewed in the article. Treatment should be tailored to the needs of an individual patient. Physicians should be familiar with pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment modalities to maximize effective utilization and a thorough understanding of short- and long-term complications and costs. Severity of osteoarthritis should be taken into physician's and patient's consideration while applying an appropriate treatment. A stepwise management of osteoarthritis has to be taken into account. As effective interventions remain underused, state arthritis programs, including osteoarthritis programs, have to be developed to build an appropriate scientific base in public health, observe burden and impact, assess and disseminate evidence-based interventions, and work to reduce and delay disability, and improve quality of life among people with arthritis. Adequate studies on the costs of osteoarthritis are urgently required so that cogent arguments can be made to governments to appropriately fund prevention and treatment programs for this condition. Its recognition as a major cause of disability, particularly in the aging population, should increase community focus on this important condition. Osteoarthritis as a pathogenic process and its impact on an individual and society should be taken into special consideration by health providers and officers developing the national health policy in Lithuania, because there is a lack of information related to the prevalence of osteoarthritis, risk factors, also osteoarthritisassociated disability, and costs of the management of this disease among Lithuanian inhabitants.

The subject of the work is "The relation between the polity and nation (the aspect of alienation). The work was made by Domas Grigaliūnas, Political sociology master's degree student of VPU Social sciences faculty Sociology and political sciences department. The globalization is around us and influences our commonness, touching the world that is close to us, raising the discussion with our ordinary political and cultural values. Because of that there was raised the purpose of the investigation – to ascertain the causes of the disjuncture (alienation) between the nation and polity in political and cultural globalization context. The tasks of the work: 1. To analyze the theoretical aspects of the conception of the globalization, the role of European Union; 2. To summarize the relation between the polity and the nation in the political and cultural globalization context in the value and disjuncture aspects; 3. To fulfill the investigation that would let us to ascertain the causes of the of the disjuncture (alienation) between the nation and polity in political and cultural globalization context The object of the investigation is the evaluation of the political and cultural globalization. These hypotheses were proved during the investigation: 1. Respondents consider the globalization as the universally prevailing phenomenon, but they partly identify this concept with the globalization concept. Political and cultural globalization is considered as the most topical, many respondents think that globalization is the challenge to the values of the nation. 2. A lot of respondents consider the main purpose of the European Union – to create as much tight union of the Europe nations' as possible – is evaluated as positive only partially. The public spirit in the community is evaluated as very important, although many respondents fancy them as public spirit only partially. Because of the political globalization there appeared the necessity of reconsidering and renewing the guidelines and tendencies of the foreign policy is evaluated as the cause of alienation of the polity and the nation. 3. Many respondents consider that the national identity is especially topical in the context of the globalization, but it is suppressed by the uprising of the mass culture. The polity's strategy is too little polarized to conserve the values of nation as the nation with its own cultural values. During the investigation it emerged that the most effective assumption for the strengthening of the relations between polity and nation is political strength, the nurturance and education of the cultural as the national values.

The subject of the work is "The relation between the polity and nation (the aspect of alienation). The work was made by Domas Grigaliūnas, Political sociology master's degree student of VPU Social sciences faculty Sociology and political sciences department. The globalization is around us and influences our commonness, touching the world that is close to us, raising the discussion with our ordinary political and cultural values. Because of that there was raised the purpose of the investigation – to ascertain the causes of the disjuncture (alienation) between the nation and polity in political and cultural globalization context. The tasks of the work: 1. To analyze the theoretical aspects of the conception of the globalization, the role of European Union; 2. To summarize the relation between the polity and the nation in the political and cultural globalization context in the value and disjuncture aspects; 3. To fulfill the investigation that would let us to ascertain the causes of the of the disjuncture (alienation) between the nation and polity in political and cultural globalization context The object of the investigation is the evaluation of the political and cultural globalization. These hypotheses were proved during the investigation: 1. Respondents consider the globalization as the universally prevailing phenomenon, but they partly identify this concept with the globalization concept. Political and cultural globalization is considered as the most topical, many respondents think that globalization is the challenge to the values of the nation. 2. A lot of respondents consider the main purpose of the European Union – to create as much tight union of the Europe nations' as possible – is evaluated as positive only partially. The public spirit in the community is evaluated as very important, although many respondents fancy them as public spirit only partially. Because of the political globalization there appeared the necessity of reconsidering and renewing the guidelines and tendencies of the foreign policy is evaluated as the cause of alienation of the polity and the nation. 3. Many respondents consider that the national identity is especially topical in the context of the globalization, but it is suppressed by the uprising of the mass culture. The polity's strategy is too little polarized to conserve the values of nation as the nation with its own cultural values. During the investigation it emerged that the most effective assumption for the strengthening of the relations between polity and nation is political strength, the nurturance and education of the cultural as the national values.