bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CLASSIFICATION OF POLE-LIKE OBJECTS USING POINT CLOUDS AND IMAGES CAPTURED BY MOBILE MAPPING SYSTEMS
Authors: Mori Y. , Kohira K. , Masuda H.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. The vehicle-based mobile mapping system (MMS) is effective for capturing 3D shapes and images of roadside objects. The laser scanner and cameras on the MMS capture point-clouds and sequential digital images synchronously during driving. In this paper, we propose a method for detecting and classifying pole-like objects using both point-clouds and images captured using the MMS. In our method, pole-like objects are detected from point-clouds, and then target objects, which are objects attached to poles, are extracted for identifying the types of pole-like objects. For associating each target object with images, the points of the target object are projected onto images, and the image of the target object is cropped. Each pole-like object is represented as a feature vector, which are calculated from point-clouds and images. The feature values of a point-cloud are calculated by point processing, and the ones of the cropped image are calculated using a convolutional neural network. The feature values of point-clouds and images are unified, and they are used as the input to machine learning. In experiments, we classified pole-like objects using three methods. The first method used only point-clouds, the second used only images, and the third used both point-clouds and images. The experimental results showed that the third method could most accurately classify pole-like objects.
ON A FUNDAMENTAL EVALUATION OF A UAV EQUIPPED WITH A MULTICHANNEL LASER SCANNER
Authors: Nakano K. , Suzuki H. , Omori K. , Hayakawa K. , Kurodai M.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which have been widely used in various fields such as archaeology, agriculture, mining, and construction, can acquire high-resolution images at the millimetre scale. It is possible to obtain realistic 3D models using high-overlap images and 3D reconstruction software based on computer vision technologies such as Structure from Motion and Multi-view Stereo. However, it remains difficult to obtain key points from surfaces with limited texture such as new asphalt or concrete, or from areas like forests that may be concealed by vegetation. A promising method for conducting aerial surveys is through the use of UAVs equipped with laser scanners. We conducted a fundamental performance evaluation of the Velodyne VLP-16 multi-channel laser scanner equipped to a DJI Matrice 600 Pro UAV at a construction site. Here, we present our findings with respect to both the geometric and radiometric aspects of the acquired data.
MAPPING VIS AND UVL IMAGERY ON 3D GEOMETRY FOR NON-INVASIVE, NON-CONTACT ANALYSIS OF A VASE
Authors: Nocerino E. , Rieke-Zapp D. H. , Trinkl E. , Rosenbauer R. , Farella E. M. , Morabito D. , Remondino F.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. The paper presents an investigation about the combination of multispectral and 3D imaging aiming at the analysis of the condition and preservation of an ancient vase. Visible-reflected (VIS) and -induced luminescence (UVL) images are mapped to 3D models produced with image- and range-based 3D modelling techniques. The case study is an Attic vase, part of the pottery collection of the Landesmuseum Rudolfinum (Carinthia, Austria) and temporarily stored in the Institute of Archaeology of the University of Graz, Austria. The aim of this study is to exploit the added-value provided by mapping multispectral imaging onto 3D geometry for a comprehensive knowledge of the condition of a restored Cultural Heritage (CH) item.
FIRST STEPS TO AUTOMATED INTERIOR RECONSTRUCTION FROM SEMANTICALLY ENRICHED POINT CLOUDS AND IMAGERY
Authors: Obrock L. S. , Gülch E.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. The automated generation of a BIM-Model from sensor data is a huge challenge for the modeling of existing buildings. Currently the measurements and analyses are time consuming, allow little automation and require expensive equipment. We do lack an automated acquisition of semantical information of objects in a building. We are presenting first results of our approach based on imagery and derived products aiming at a more automated modeling of interior for a BIM building model. We examine the building parts and objects visible in the collected images using Deep Learning Methods based on Convolutional Neural Networks. For localization and classification of building parts we apply the FCN8s-Model for pixel-wise Semantic Segmentation. We, so far, reach a Pixel Accuracy of 77.2 % and a mean Intersection over Union of 44.2 %. We finally use the network for further reasoning on the images of the interior room. We combine the segmented images with the original images and use photogrammetric methods to produce a three-dimensional point cloud. We code the extracted object types as colours of the 3D-points. We thus are able to uniquely classify the points in three-dimensional space. We preliminary investigate a simple extraction method for colour and material of building parts. It is shown, that the combined images are very well suited to further extract more semantic information for the BIM-Model. With the presented methods we see a sound basis for further automation of acquisition and modeling of semantic and geometric information of interior rooms for a BIM-Model.
REAL-TIME AND POST-PROCESSED GEOREFERENCING FOR HYPERPSPECTRAL DRONE REMOTE SENSING
Authors: Oliveira R. A. , Khoramshahi E. , Suomalainen J. , Hakala T. , Viljanen N. , Honkavaara E.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. The use of drones and photogrammetric technologies are increasing rapidly in different applications. Currently, drone processing workflow is in most cases based on sequential image acquisition and post-processing, but there are great interests towards real-time solutions. Fast and reliable real-time drone data processing can benefit, for instance, environmental monitoring tasks in precision agriculture and in forest. Recent developments in miniaturized and low-cost inertial measurement systems and GNSS sensors, and Real-time kinematic (RTK) position data are offering new perspectives for the comprehensive remote sensing applications. The combination of these sensors and light-weight and low-cost multi- or hyperspectral frame sensors in drones provides the opportunity of creating near real-time or real-time remote sensing data of target object. We have developed a system with direct georeferencing onboard drone to be used combined with hyperspectral frame cameras in real-time remote sensing applications. The objective of this study is to evaluate the real-time georeferencing comparing with post-processing solutions. Experimental data sets were captured in agricultural and forested test sites using the system. The accuracy of onboard georeferencing data were better than 0.5 m. The results showed that the real-time remote sensing is promising and feasible in both test sites.
APPLICATIONS OF ACTION CAM SENSORS IN THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL YARD
Authors: Pepe M. , Ackermann S. , Fregonese L. , Fassi F. , Adami A.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. In recent years, special digital cameras called “action camera” or “action cam”, have become popular due to their low price, smallness, lightness, strength and capacity to make videos and photos even in extreme environment surrounding condition. Indeed, these particular cameras have been designed mainly to capture sport actions and work even in case of dirt, bumps, or underwater and at different external temperatures. High resolution of Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are usually preferred to be employed in photogrammetric field. Indeed, beyond the sensor resolution, the combination of such cameras with fixed lens with low distortion are preferred to perform accurate 3D measurements; at the contrary, action cameras have small and wide-angle lens, with a lower performance in terms of sensor resolution, lens quality and distortions. However, by considering the characteristics of the action cameras to acquire under conditions that may result difficult for standard DSLR cameras and because of their lower price, these could be taken into consideration as a possible and interesting approach during archaeological excavation activities to document the state of the places. In this paper, the influence of lens radial distortion and chromatic aberration on this type of cameras in self-calibration mode and an evaluation of their application in the field of Cultural Heritage will be investigated and discussed. Using a suitable technique, it has been possible to improve the accuracy of the 3D model obtained by action cam images. Case studies show the quality and the utility of the use of this type of sensor in the survey of archaeological artefacts.
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELS FOR MONITORING AND SIMULATION DATA IN HERITAGE BUILDINGS
Authors: Pocobelli D. P. , Boehm J. , Bryan P. , Still J. , Grau-Bové J.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. This paper analyses the use of BIM in heritage buildings, assessing the state-of-the-art and finding paths for further development. Specifically, this work is part of a broader project, which final aim is to support stakeholders through BIM. Given that humidity is one of the major causes of weathering, being able to detect, depict and forecast it, is a key task. A BIM model of a heritage building – enhanced with the integration of a weathering forecasting model – will be able to give detailed information on possible degradation patterns, and when they will happen. This information can be effectively used to plan both ordinary and extraordinary maintenance. The Jewel Tower in London, our case study, is digitised using combined laser scanning and photogrammetry, and a virtual model is produced. The point cloud derived from combined laser scanning & photogrammetry is traced out in with Autodesk Revit, where the main volumetry (gross walls and floors) is created with parametric objects. Surface characterisation of the façade is given through renderings. Specifically, new rendering materials have been created for this purpose, based on rectified photos of the Tower. The model is then integrated with moisture data, organised in spreadsheets and linked to it via parametric objects representing the points where measurements had been previously taken. The spatial distribution of moisture is then depicted using Dynamo. This simple exercise demonstrates the potential Dynamo has for condition reporting, and future work will concentrate on the creation of a complex forecasting model to be linked through it.
NUMERICAL SIMULATION AND EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION OF WAVE PATTERN INDUCED COORDINATE ERRORS IN AIRBORNE LIDAR BATHYMETRY
Authors: Richter K. , Mader D. , Westfeld P. , Maas H.-G.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. Airborne LiDAR bathymetry (ALB) requires a refraction correction on the basis of Snell’s law at the air-water interface and a speedof- light correction to be applied on the raw laser data in order to achieve a geometric accurate representation of the water bottom. Strictly speaking, this requires exact knowledge about the local water surface inclination. If this information is not available, certain simplifications have to be introduced in correction methods. Common correction methods assume either a horizontal or a locally tilted planar water surface as well as an infinitesimally small thin laser ray, thus neglecting effects caused by the finite laser pulse diameter penetrating a curved surface. In our simulation approach, the refraction of finite diameter laser pulses passing the air/water interface is modeled differentially in a strict manner. The simulation tool is able to predict wave induced coordinate errors which have to be expected due to the neglections made in common refraction correction methods. Moreover, wave pattern dependent correction terms were be derived from systematic portions of the errors revealed by the simulations. The goal of this paper is to experimentally validate the coordinate errors predicted by the simulation tool. For that purpose, airborne laser bathymetry data of a 12 by 50 meter open air wave pool were processed, and the results were compared to reference data of the empty pool acquired by terrestrial laser scanning. The comparison showed that the effects predicted in the numerical simulation are confirmed by the experimental validation.
AUTOMATED CALIBRATION OF FEM MODELS USING LIDAR POINT CLOUDS
Authors: Riveiro B. , Cubreiro G. , Conde B. , Cabaleiro M. , Lindenbergh R. , Soilán M. , Caamaño J. C.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. In present work it is pretended to estimate elastic parameters of beams through the combined use of precision geomatic techniques (laser scanning) and structural behaviour simulation tools. The study has two aims, on the one hand, to develop an algorithm able to interpret automatically point clouds acquired by laser scanning systems of beams subjected to different load situations on experimental tests; and on the other hand, to minimize differences between deformation values given by simulation tools and those measured by laser scanning. In this way we will proceed to identify elastic parameters and boundary conditions of structural element so that surface stresses can be estimated more easily.
EXTENDED MULTISCALE IMAGE SEGMENTATION FOR CASTELLATED WALL MANAGEMENT
Authors: Sakamoto M. , Tsuguchi M. , Chhatkuli S. , Satoh T.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. Castellated walls are positioned as tangible cultural heritage, which require regular maintenance to preserve their original state. For the demolition and repair work of the castellated wall, it is necessary to identify the individual stones constituting the wall. However, conventional approaches using laser scanning or integrated circuits (IC) tags were very time-consuming and cumbersome. Therefore, we herein propose an efficient approach for castellated wall management based on an extended multiscale image segmentation technique. In this approach, individual stone polygons are extracted from the castellated wall image and are associated with a stone management database. First, to improve the performance of the extraction of individual stone polygons having a convex shape, we developed a new shape criterion named convex hull fitness in the image segmentation process and confirmed its effectiveness. Next, we discussed the stone management database and its beneficial utilization in the repair work of castellated walls. Subsequently, we proposed irregular-shape indexes that are helpful for evaluating the stone shape and the stability of the stone arrangement state in castellated walls. Finally, we demonstrated an application of the proposed method for a typical castellated wall in Japan. Consequently, we confirmed that the stone polygons can be extracted with an acceptable level. Further, the condition of the shapes and the layout of the stones could be visually judged with the proposed irregular-shape indexes.
Automated detection of ice cliffs within supraglacial debris cover
Authors: Herreid Sam , Pellicciotti Francesca
Published: May 2018

Abstract. Ice cliffs within a supraglacial debris cover have been identified as a
source for high ablation relative to the surrounding debris-covered area. Due
to their small relative size and steep orientation, ice cliffs are difficult
to detect using nadir-looking space borne sensors. The method presented here
uses surface slopes calculated from digital elevation model (DEM) data to map
ice cliff geometry and produce an ice cliff probability map. Surface slope
thresholds, which can be sensitive to geographic location and/or data
quality, are selected automatically. The method also attempts to include area
at the (often narrowing) ends of ice cliffs which could otherwise be
neglected due to signal saturation in surface slope data. The method was
calibrated in the eastern Alaska Range, Alaska, USA, against a control ice
cliff dataset derived from high-resolution visible and thermal data. Using
the same input parameter set that performed best in Alaska, the method was
tested against ice cliffs manually mapped in the Khumbu Himal, Nepal. Our
results suggest the method can accommodate different glaciological settings
and different DEM data sources without a data intensive (high-resolution,
multi-data source) recalibration.
Very short-term forecast of near-coastal flow using scanning lidars
Authors: Valldecabres Laura , Peña Alfredo , Courtney Michael , von Bremen Lueder , Kühn Martin
Published: May 2018

Abstract. Wind measurements can reduce the uncertainty in the prediction of wind energy
production. Today, commercially available scanning lidars can scan the
atmosphere up to several kilometres. Here, we use lidar measurements to
forecast near-coastal winds with lead times of 5 min. Using Taylor's frozen
turbulence hypothesis together with local topographic corrections, we
demonstrate that wind speeds at a downstream position can be forecast by
using measurements from a scanning lidar performed upstream in a very
short-term horizon. The study covers 10 periods characterised by neutral and
stable atmospheric conditions. Our methodology shows smaller forecasting
errors than those of the persistence method and the autoregressive integrated
moving average (ARIMA) model.
We discuss the applicability of this forecasting technique with regards to
the characteristics of the lidar trajectories, the site-specific conditions
and the atmospheric stability.
The Economic Impact of Social Security Reformation
Authors: VanDyke Matthew L.
Published: May 2018

No abstract
Detección de barrios vulnerables a partir de la accesibilidad a los servicios públicos de proximidad. El caso de la ciudad de Valencia
Authors: Pitarch-Garrido María-Dolores , Salom Carrasco Julia , Fajardo Magraner Félix
Published: May 2018

El análisis de la accesibilidad a los servicios públicos de proximidad es una manera de acercarnos al estudio de la sostenibilidad social en las ciudades. En este artículo se analizacómo la localización de dichos servicios (centros de especialidades médicas, institutos de enseñanza secundaria y servicios sociales de base) contribuye a mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas. Para ello se ha estimado la accesibilidad desde el lugar de residencia al centro de oferta de servicio en la ciudad de Valencia utilizando SIG e información espacialmente detallada (por número de policía o portal). La relación entre dicha accesibilidad y una serie de variables de tipo socioeconómico facilita la detección de barrios con peores dotaciones sociales y permite caracterizar dichas áreas según su estructura socioeconómica y población en riesgo de exclusión, con el fin de facilitar la toma de decisiones para la intervención pública.
Identificación, clasificación y análisis de las formas urbanas en ciudades medias: aplicación a las capitales provinciales de Castilla-La Mancha
Authors: Prieto Medina Pablo , Romero de Ávila Serrano Vicente , Moyano Enríquez de Salamanca Amparo , Solís Trapero Eloy , Coronado Tordesillas José María
Published: May 2018

La identificación y análisis de las formas urbanas adquiere relevancia por dos motivos: (a) permite conocer cómo se ha desarrollado, cómo funciona y qué problemas tiene la ciudad en su conjunto y sus diferentes partes; (b) informa y guía procesos de intervención en el diseño y proyecto urbano. Los estudios existentes sobre forma urbana se han centrado tradicionalmente en las grandes ciudades, ignorando las formas y las lógicas de crecimiento de las pequeñas ciudades y de los municipios rurales. Este artículo, en base a un reciente sistema de análisis paramétrico de la forma física construida Spacemate, presenta un método de carácter objetivo, sistemático y extrapolable para la identificación, clasificación y análisis de formas urbanas válido para ciudades y asentamientos de diferente tamaño, dimensión, ubicación o bagaje histórico. La información relativa a la forma física que utiliza Spacemate ha sido recogida de Catastro y reelaborada y tratada con el apoyo de los Sistemas de Información Geográfica. Los resultados permiten establecer una catalogación de formas urbanas e identificación de problemas básicos que son un importante punto de partida para estrategias de intervención en la ciudad.
Valoración y clasificación de la irregularidad interanual: Aplicación en la cuenca del Ebro
Authors: Sánchez Fabre Miguel
Published: May 2018

La irregularidad interanual es una de las principales características que definen el comportamiento de los ríos. Su magnitud debe ser tenida en cuenta en la gestión de los caudales de los cursos fluviales. Es, por tanto, conveniente establecer una clasificación de esta irregularidad interanual de los ríos, a través de una mecánica simple. El objetivo de este trabajo es elaborar una propuesta de categorización de la irregularidad interanual en clases o tipos bien definidos y contrastados. Previamente hay que determinar un método sencillo y riguroso para obtener los valores de irregularidad interanual, a partir de las series de datos de aforos. La aplicación de esta propuesta en los ríos de la Cuenca del Ebro permite establecer la presencia de 5 niveles o categorías de irregularidad interanual, con una distribución marcada por diferentes factores geográficos. En ella se aprecia un marcado contraste entre los ríos de las márgenes izquierda y derecha del Ebro.
Towards Enhanced Tax Compliance in Kenya
Authors: LIO SAN , MIRICHII JOHN
Published: May 2018

Tax is the bottom line source of revenue for the world’s governments. Taxation is the only known realistic means of collecting resources to finance public expenditure. This study aims at unraveling efficient mechanisms to be employed in Kenya to enhance income tax compliance to boost tax revenue for the current and future governments. With the new governance structure of forty seven county governments in place following the promulgation of the new constitution 2010, this exercise is timely. The study will make use of both secondary and primary sources of data in eliciting the required information necessary for the research findings.  The sample size will be made up of twenty companies drawn from different sectors of the Kenyan economy operating within the Nairobi County.The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20is used in the data analysis and presentation of findings.  The overall finding is that a tax system should be simple, withstraightforward rules for lay citizens to understand and at the same time guarantee that the cost of tax collection and administration is not higher than the actual tax revenue raised.The research findings lead to a conclusion that multiple rates of income tax, varied dates of making tax returns and a bulky legal tax framework make income tax compliance unforeseeable in Kenya.
Statistical Investigation of Determining Factors of Rural Households’ Income: Evidence from South Eastern Ethiopia
Authors: Negeri Mekonin Abera , Dessie Dereje Bekele
Published: May 2018

This study pinpointed determining factors of rural households’ income with reference to Sinana district, South Eastern Ethiopia using Micro econometric analysis. To conduct this investigation, household level data is gathered from 267 randomly selected rural household heads from four kebeles of the district. Descriptive statistics and econometric model were used for the analysis of primary data. The result of descriptive statistics showed that 71.5% of the sampled household heads were involved in farming occupation category whereas the rest 12% and 16.5% were involved in government job and trading occupation categories, respectively. The result confirmed that farming occupation category is the prominent source of income for the rural households in the study district. The result of classical linear regression depicted that age of household head, land holding size, annual expenditure and total livestock holding were significant determining factors of annual total income. Square root transformation was made on annual income to decrease the variance and the result further revealed that square root of annual total income increases with the increase in land holding size, annual expenditure and total livestock holding whereas decreases with the increase in age of household head. In order to accelerate the diversification of the annual income of rural communities, those significant variables could get special focus by policy makers and development agents.
Instrumento de medición del impacto social
Authors: Villanueva Lendechy Héctor Manuel , Tapia Villagómez Ivonne
Published: June 2018

No abstract available.
Realidad Empresarial No. 4, 2017: 18-24
Sex-based Differences in Common Sports Injuries
Authors: Carter Cordelia W. , Ireland Mary Lloyd , Johnson Anthony E. , Levine William N. , Martin Scott , Bedi Asheesh , Matzkin Elizabeth G.
Published: May 2018

The patient's sex plays an important role in mediating the risk for, and experience of, disease. Injuries of the musculoskeletal system are no exception to this phenomenon. Increasing evidence shows that the incidence, clinical presentation, and treatment outcomes for male and female patients with common sports injuries may vary widely. Stress fracture, which is associated with the female athlete triad, is a sports injury with known sex-based differences. Other common sports-related injuries may also have distinct sex-based differences. Understanding these differences is important to optimize each patient's musculoskeletal care.
"I face a dark future". Letters from the Leprosy Archives, Bergen
Authors: Federhofer Marie-Theres
Published: May 2018

The article focuses on patient letters sent by leprosy patients or their family members applying for place at a leprosy hospital. They were written between 1871 and 1911, are today part of the Leprosy Archives in Bergen and have not been presented, contextualised and analysed before. The article aims at both unveiling the illness experiences of those who suffered from the disease and demonstrating the way they recount their experiences in these letters. The concept of ‘small stories’ (M. Bamberg / A. Georgakopoulou) serves as entry points to access the narrative techniques in these autobiographic and biographic documents.
Hisham Matar. The Return: Fathers, Sons and the Land in Between
Authors: Brant Clare
Published: May 2018

Book Review
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Environment and Natural Resources Research, Vol. 8, No. 2
Authors: Lin Emily
Published: May 2018

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Environment and Natural Resources Research, Vol. 8, No. 2, 2018
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Politics and Law, Vol. 11, No. 2
Authors: Tai William
Published: May 2018

Reviewer acknowledgements for Journal of Politics and Law, Vol. 11, No. 2, 2018.
An Empirical Survey on Factors Affecting Citizens’ Trust in Public Institutions in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka
Authors: Rameez A. , M. Fowsar M. A.
Published: May 2018

Although Sri Lanka made attempts to adopt policies of decentralization and democratic governance to enhance citizens’ trust, the efforts had yielded very little success. As such, this study attempts to assess the level of citizens’ trust in public institutions in the eastern province of Sri Lanka and explores the factors contributing to the decline of citizens’ trust in public institutions. Both qualitative and quantitative methods consisting of questionnaire survey, in-depth-interview and focus group discussion as data collection techniques were employed in this study. Overall, it was found that the people have little trust in the public institutions due to lack of awareness, discrimination in terms of ethnicity, undue delay, lack of modern facilities and political influence. Thus, it is paramount on the part of government to address these challenges to restore the trust among the citizens on these public institutions.
Influence of Transaction Costs and Governance in the Marketing of Organic Pineapples from Uganda
Authors: Kwikiriza N. , Mugisha J. , Karantininis K. , Kledal P. Rye
Published: May 2018

The organic pineapple sub-sector in Uganda has existed for slightly over 10 years. Whereas the sub-sector targets the organic market, slightly more than half of the organic pineapples produced by farmers are sold in this market and the rest is sold to the conventional market. This study aimed at determining the transaction costs that limit the amount of organic pineapples sold by farmers to the organic market. The study also aimed at establishing the relationship between the transaction costs and governance of the transactions between farmers and exporters. Data were collected from 140 organic pineapple farmers and seven organic pineapple export companies. Qualitative methods and econometric methods were used in data analysis. Findings show that there were high asset specificity and uncertainty in organic transactions, which resulted into farmers selling only a proportion of their produce to exporters. Involving farmer in contract formulation, trust, distance to collection centers and high asset specificity increased the proportion of pineapple sold by the farmers while farmers’ experience reduced the proportion sold. There were three forms of governances between farmers and organic exporters; the captive, modular and relational governance. The relational governance had the highest transaction costs, and less proportion of organic pineapples were sold in this governance. The study recommends transaction cost reduction strategies such as organizing farmers in cooperatives, trust building and engaging farmers in contract formulation.
Mental Health & Resiliency: Designing Participatory Nature Dependent Environments and Communities for a Sustainable Future
Authors: Beam Jacqueline , Nawari Nawari O. , Tilson Bill
Published: May 2018

Sustainable design trends have historically wended down a road that supports the idea of densely populated urban planning as a strategy for mitigating sprawl. Creation of dense urban areas aims at the reduction of carbon emissions. However, studies show that densely populated areas often come with a panacea of mental health, resiliency, and quality of life ails for a community.The following research explores the possibility of combining densely populated design approaches with ancient community planning methods that encourage relationship building: close contact with natural environments and social interchange. Community planning that also creates a day to day contact with nature could be a crucial strategy for both sustaining healthy ecosystems and the development of sustainable communities. The potential for integrating dependence upon nature within built urban environments, as well as the possibility of positive place-making by harvesting nature dependent cultural and social assets in communities and neighborhoods, is, therefore, a wealthy area worthy of exploration.To explore these areas, mental health research on the effects of nature on the brain, as well as the three leading determinants of social, environmental and economic well-being, worldwide, and the founding cultures of these determinants were reviewed. Resilient indigenous groups and case studies of the happiest nation, of Norway and two leading environmentally sustainable and resilient countries, Costa Rica, Cuba, and New Mexico are examined. The paper provides recommendations for improving mental health and resilience by integrating strategies for nature and community needs in urban planning and built environments design.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 6
Authors: Lee Sunny
Published: May 2018

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 6
2018/2 Court of Appeal restores burden of proof test in discrimination cases (UK)
Authors: Williams Kayleigh
Published: May 2018

2018/2 Court of Appeal restores burden of proof test in discrimination cases (UK)

The Court of Appeal has overruled the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in Efobi – v – Royal Mail [2017] IRLR 956 (reported in EELC 2017/41), restoring the previous position that a claimant in a discrimination case has the initial burden of proof – which ‘shifts’ to the respondent to provide an explanation of why its conduct was non-discriminatory if a prima facie case is proven.

The Court of Appeal disagreed with Mrs Justice Elisabeth Laing’s ruling in Efobi, that section136 of the Equality Act 2010 had made a substantial change to the law when it was introduced, on the basis that it could not be fair that a respondent should have to discharge the burden of proof without the claimant first showing that there is a case to be answered. Lord Singh ruled that it could not have been Parliament’s intention to remove this initial burden of proof when it enacted the Equality Act.
2018/3 Limitation period for compensation claim on grounds of discrimination (GE)
Authors: Schreiner Paul , Voigt Jana
Published: May 2018

2018/3 Limitation period for compensation claim on grounds of discrimination (GE)

An acquired mother tongue is – at least indirectly – connected to a person’s origin and therefore also linked to ethnic origin. Claims based on the German General Equal Treatment Act (Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz, the ‘AGG’) must be brought in writing within two months after knowledge of a possible discrimination. Time only starts to run for claims after the employer has provided an unsuccessful job applicant with a clear and definite statement that he or she has been rejected. The limitation period under the AGG will not be triggered by lapse of time only.
2018/5 Evidence from long-term keylogger surveillance cannot be used in a dismissal lawsuit (GE)
Authors: Schreiner Paul
Published: May 2018

2018/5 Evidence from long-term keylogger surveillance cannot be used in a dismissal lawsuit (GE)

The German federal court for labour law matters, the Bundesarbeitsgericht (the ‘BAG’), has held that evidence cannot be used in a dismissal lawsuit if the employer has obtained it from long-term surveillance using keylogger-software. Employers must not keep their employees under constant surveillance and must therefore expect their legal position to be weak if they try to dismiss an employee based on findings from such monitoring. The court ruling preceded the ECtHR Barbulescu ruling of 5 September 2017 (featured in EELC 2017/4) in a similar case.
2018/6 Dismissals anticipating a transfer of undertaking validated (HU)
Authors: Ormai Gabriella
Published: May 2018

2018/6 Dismissals anticipating a transfer of undertaking validated (HU)

The Hungarian Supreme Court has held that within the context of the transfer of an undertaking, the transferee can terminate employment relationships immediately after the transfer for operational reasons and can commence preparations to that effect before the transfer.
2018/10 Liability for not reacting in time to ECJ decision regarding holiday pay (DK)
Authors: Clasen Christian K.
Published: May 2018

2018/10 Liability for not reacting in time to ECJ decision regarding holiday pay (DK)

The Danish Supreme Court has ruled that the Danish authorities may have incurred liability by failing to act sufficiently quickly to amend the Danish Holiday Act to align it with EU law.
Monseñor Molines, ministro de Felipe V en Roma y conflicto de fidelidades (1709-1717)
Authors: Barrio Gozalo Maximiliano
Published: June 2018

El presente artículo aborda la figura y actuación de Molines, como ministro de Felipe V en Roma durante la Guerra de Sucesión. Después de decir unas palabras sobre su carrera eclesiástica y colaboración con el embajador Uceda, se analizan tres puntos de su actuación: las dificultades que encontró en su misión por parte del papa; la defensa del palacio y del distrito de la embajada, y su cese en el ministerio y triste final.
Sleep quality in patients with positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia
Authors: Tatari Faezeh , Khazaie Habbibolah , Parsapour Pardis , Rezaie Leeba
Published: June 2018

Background: Schizophrenia is a debilitating psychiatric disorder that primarily manifests itself in two ways, showing either positive or negative symptoms. Sleep disorders are one of the main attributes of this disorder that affects the quality of patients with schizophrenia. The evaluation of the quality of sleep in patients showing both positive and negative symptoms can be useful in the planning program of the diagnosis and treatment of these patients. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the quality of sleep of schizophrenic patients showing positive symptoms with those who show negative symptoms.Methods: This study was descriptive-analytic in nature. A total of 100 patients suffering from schizophrenia admitted to the Farabi Hospital in Kermanshah, Iran, during 2015-16, were considered for this study. We used convenience sampling to assign the participants into 2 groups of patients showing positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, respectively. The data were collected by conducting face-to-face interviews. Two questionnaires were used, namely, the Anderson Positive and Negative Symptoms Questionnaire and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire. The data were analyzed with the SPSS-22 software.Results: There was a significant difference between the overall score of sleep quality in patients with positive and negative symptoms for schizophrenia (P = 0.046) with the patients with positive symptoms reporting poorer sleep quality. In addition, patients with the positive symptoms showed a higher impairment of daily functions than those with negative symptoms (p = 0.024). However, there was no significant difference in the subjective quality of sleep, delayed sleep, sleep duration, sleep disorders and the use of sleep medications between the 2 groups (P >0.05).Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the quality of sleep in patients with positive symptoms is poorer than those with negative symptoms, which is associated with a higher impairment in their daily functions. Therefore, attention to sleep quality is recommended during the person-centered treatment of these patients.
The association between sex, education and health-related quality of life after total hip replacement: a national cohort of 39,141 Swedish patients
Authors: Oldsberg Linnea , Forsman Camilla , Garellick Göran , Nemes Szilard
Published: June 2018

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the association between sex, level of education and health-related quality of life after total hip replacement.Methods: In this prospective observational registry study data were obtained from Statistics Sweden and the Swedish Hip Arthroplasty Register.Results: All patients reported improved health-related quality of life one year after total hip replacement. Women had significantly lower post-operative health-related quality of life (β = -0.038, p < 0.001). Upper secondary (β = 0.006, p < 0.05) and higher education (β = 0.028, p <0.001) was associated with higher postoperative health-related quality of life.Discussion: One possible reason for the observed disparities is the well-known difference in attitudes to care-seeking between women and men and between groups in the population from different socioeconomic backgrounds.Conclusion: Our study implies that providing additional support to patients at risk for poorer outcomes could lead to a more equitable healthcare in total hip replacement.
Attitudes Towards Sexuality in Males and Females with Intellectual Disabilities: Indonesia Setting
Authors: Winarni Tri Indah , Hardian Hardian , Suharta Suharta , Ediati Annastasia
Published: May 2018

Introduction: sexual and reproductive rights in individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID), particularly in developing countries, are often neglected. Although affected individuals never complained, the problems were found augmented from the affected families. Over the last two decades, parents and professionals acknowledged sexual and reproductive right and try to accommodate these needs. Indonesia, a developing country with a strong religious and culture beliefs may has different perspectives on attitudes towards sexuality in individuals with ID which respect the sexual and reproductive right augmented from the affected family. The aimed of this study was to explore the attitudes towards sexuality on individuals with ID. The findings are expected to contribute to the movement in recognizing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in individuals with ID.
Methods: thirty participants were included in this study consisted of supporting staffs of rehabilitation center for disabled individual, parents, religious leaders and community. Participants fulfilled the two sets of Attitude to Sexuality Questionnaires towards individuals with ID (ASQ-ID).
Results: the attitudes towards sexuality in males were found similar with females with ID, age did not play a role in the attitude towards sexuality in ID. Indonesian attitudes towards sexuality in individuals with ID was found the most conservative compared to other countries with the mean of sexual right was 3.7±0.22, parenting was 3.5±0.30, non-reproductive sexual behavior was 3.4±0.49, and self-control was 3.4±0.73.
Conclusion: the attitudes towards sexuality in individual with ID is somewhat negative, strong culture and religious beliefs /and values may have strong influence.
Diseño de un cuestionario para medir la formación bilingüe del profesorado de educación física (FBPEF)
Authors: Zagalaz Sánchez María Luisa , Molero López-Barajas David , Cachón Zalagaz Javier , Gutiérrez de Castro Javier
Published: May 2018

El artículo recoge el diseño de un instrumento para medir la opinión del profesorado de Educación Física (EF) en Educación Primaria (EP) sobre la enseñanza bilingüe (inglés-español) de su materia, es decir, un cuestionario que permita conocer si el profesorado se siente capacitado para impartir clases de EF en inglés.

La metodología seguida se encuadra dentro del paradigma positivista mediante un estudio descriptivo. El instrumento objeto de estudio supone una buena aproximación como medida.

El cuestionario se aplicó a una muestra de 40 sujetos, todos ellos con la titulación Diplomado en EF, para posteriormente proceder a la obtención de la fiabilidad del instrumento previamente diseñado. Calculamos el coeficiente alfa de Cronbach (1951) que fue para el conjunto del cuestionario de 0,83.

No obstante son necesarias más investigaciones que profundicen cualitativamente para complementar los resultados.
Consideraciones sobre el velo islámico en las clases de educación física
Authors: Contreras Jordán Onofre R. , Pastor Vicedo J. C.
Published: May 2018

El debate sobre el uso del velo islámico es un hecho que ocupa con frecuencia los diferentes medios de comunicación. Este uso del velo puede suponer la aparición de ciertos estereotipos o actitudes prejuiciosas entre los docentes de Educación Física. Por ello, este trabajo trata de ofrecer un conocimiento más profundo sobre la mujer islámica y el uso del pañuelo como elemento cultural distintivo, así como sus implicaciones dentro de las clases de Educación Física.
Reflexiones acerca de la iniciación al baloncesto a través de la enseñanza de las reglas
Authors: Vizcaíno Domínguez Celestina , Sáenz-López Buñuel Pedro , Rebollo González José Antonio
Published: May 2018

Tradicionalmente, el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje ha partido de la elección, por parte del entrenador, de aquellos contenidos técnicos y tácticos que ha estimado conveniente en función de la categoría y, a partir de ahí, ha girado toda la programación. Relegando de este modo, la enseñanza de las reglas a una aparición ocasional, sin previa planificación en la mayoría de los casos. Si se considera, como se refleja en la bibliografía consultada, que las reglas constituyen un elemento fundamental en el desarrollo del juego, parece recomendable ayudar al jugador a aprender los medios técnico-tácticos a partir del conocimiento del reglamento de juego. Con este trabajo, se pretende conocer el estado actual del reglamento en la etapa de Minibasket, así como entender el papel que juega el reglamento en la iniciación al baloncesto y cómo secuenciar el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de los medios técnicos y tácticos a partir de las reglas.
Le rôle des capacités dynamiques dans la création et le renforcement d’une compétence organisationnelle : le cas d’un tour-opérateur géré par des dirigeants-actionnaires
Authors: Altintas Gulsun
Published: May 2018

Nous étudions l’effet des capacités dynamiques sur l’évolution organisationnelle et le rôle des caractéristiques managériales dans cette évolution. Dans cette optique, nous analysons une dynamique globale à travers l’étude de l’ensemble des capacités dynamiques d’une même entreprise. Notre étude qualitative est menée au sein d’un tour-opérateur géré par des dirigeants-actionnaires. Nous montrons que l’entreprise a réussi à créer et faire évoluer une compétence organisationnelle grâce au développement de plusieurs capacités dynamiques. Le développement des capacités dynamiques a été favorisé par des caractéristiques managériales qui ont été renforcées par les résultats positifs induits par la réussite de la mise en oeuvre de la compétence organisationnelle.
Contenidos biográficos de valor formativo para la educación del siglo xxi. Memorias escritas por mujeres de tiempos en que han sido olvidadas
Authors: Sanvicén-Torné Paquita
Published: May 2018

Este artículo demuestra el interés de incorporar a la formación superior de los estudiantes actuales textos narrativos biográficos de hombres y mujeres -reconocidos o anónimos, de tiempos y lugares distintos, con significado histórico o colectivo. El artículo centra su análisis en la construcción social del género al ser evidentes sus vacíos y sesgos estructurales. Los aportes de las biografías formativas son una interesante herramienta educativa infrautilizada. A partir de un estudio de caso paradigmático -biografías escritas por mujeres en las comarcas de Lleida (Catalunya-España) sobre el contexto de la Guerra Civil- y con una metodología cualitativa de análisis de contenido, muestra evidencias sobre el interés de las aportaciones sociológicas, formativas y humanísticas de esa biograficidad para que el enfoque de la educación del siglo XXI que se pretende basada en fundamentos éticos y morales sólidos (Delors, 1996; Unesco, 2015). En el contexto de sociedad digital actual, la realidad social se crea a partir de los resultados del buscador Google y la información recibida por WathsApp mas que en la lecutra reflexionada y contrastada. Por ello, el análisis delos espacios de socialización y las biografías de las mujeres rompen tópicos y muestran que poco tienen que ver con la etiqueta de agentes pasivos con que se las ha construido socialmente.
Jóvenes migrantes al habla: trayectorias educativas y vidas con género
Authors: Tarrés Vallespí Anna
Published: May 2018

El artículo muestra la tensión biográfica y el proceso educativo de dos jóvenes menores que viajaron de África a Europa a través de construcciones biográficas marcadas por el paso de sociedad de origen a sociedad de destino. El relato y la representación gráfica de la trayectoria vivida aportan elementos de reflexión sobre el encauzamiento del alumnado de incorporación tardía en nuestra sociedad. Ambas biografías se extraen de una investigación que tiene por objeto conocer qué hace posible la progresión educativa exitosa del alumnado de incorporación tardía que vive en contextos vulnerables.
A través de trayectorias encauzadas por el género y una clase social de origen media, Badra y Dakar relatan su transitar y sentir en su nuevo contexto social de destino. Un contexto que empuja a ambos a una reubicación en términos de clase y, para Badra, también en términos de género.