bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rehabilitation of children with movement disorders resulting from cerebral palsy
Authors: Sharova Lyudmila V. , Belokrylov Nikolay M. , Nenakhova Jana V.
Published: January 2015

Background: The origin and prevalence of cerebral palsy can hardly be considered fully understood. The relationship between orthopedic and neuropsychiatric disorders in children with cerebral palsy in the available literature is also insufficiently presented.

Material/Methods: Authors conducted a clinical and epidemiological analysis and examined the nature of motor disorders in 267 children with cerebral palsy aged from 3 to 16 years old. The monitoring period of patients ranged from 3 to 7 years. They underwent clinical neurological examination, radiography of the spine and joints, ultrasound examination of the joints and periarticular structures, electroencephalography and electroneuromyography in dynamics, with the help of a variational cardiointervalography characterized by an autonomic dysfunction (Veyn AM, 2000), studied the biomechanical parameters of walking, using scorecards, questioning and evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment using the special system to cerebral palsy (Pinchuk D Yu, Dudin MG, 2002).

Results: In 80% of cases, brain damage occurred during fetal development. The authors distinguished primary and secondary disorders of movements. 71 persons (26.6%) had neurogenic and myogenic contractures, and in 196 people (73.4%) contractions were exacerbated by bone deformities. In the rehabilitation system 163 people (61 %) had a need for a surgical operation.

Conclusions: The efficiency ratio of the functional status after rehabilitation in different age groups has improved by 10-22% more than before the treatment. It was shown objectively that improvement in the motor capacity in patients with cerebral palsy due rehabilitation has a positive effect on the function of the cerebral cortex
Barriers of physical activity (kinesiophobia) in patients subjected to cardiac rehabilitation
Authors: Kocjan Janusz , Knapik Andrzej
Published: January 2015

Background: Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a process designed to restore full physical, psychological and social activity and to reduce cardiovascular risk factors. Fear of movement may contribute to the occurrence and intensification of hypokinesia, and consequently affect the effectiveness of therapy. The aim of the study was to determine the level of barriers of physical activity in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. The relationship between selected determinants (age and health selfassessment) and the kinesiophobia level were also examined.

Material/Methods: 115 people aged 40-84 years were examined: 50 females (x = 63.46; SD = 11.19) and 65 males (x = 64.65; SD = 10.59) - patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation at the Upper-Silesian Medical Centre in Katowice. In the present study, the Polish version of questionnaires: Kinesiophobia Causes Scale (KCS) and Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were used. Questionnaires were supplemented by authors’ short survey.

Results: The patients presented an elevated level of kinesiophobia, both in general as well as in individual components. In women, the kinesiophobia level was higher than in men. The psychological domain was a greater barrier of physical activity than the biological one. Strong, negative correlations of psychological and biological domains of kinesiophobia to physical functioning (SF-36) were noted in women. In the case of men, correlations were weaker, but also statistically significant.

Conclusions: 1. Sex differentiates patients in their kinesiophobia level 2. Poor self-assessment of health is associated with a greater intensification of kinesiophobia 3. A high level of kinesiophobia may negatively affect cardiac rehabilitation process
The influence of intention implementation on throw effectiveness of young basketball players
Authors: Wilczynska Dominika , Lipinska Patrycja , Wolujewicz-Czerlonko Malgorzata
Published: January 2015

Background: The purpose of the following research was to find out the influence of imaginary training based on intention implementation on throw effectiveness of young basketball players, both male and female in stressogenic situations. Individual differences (action vs state orientation) between players were also measured in this research.

Material/Methods: 76 players (32 females and 44 males) in the cadet category (15-16 years old) from basketball clubs of Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot took part in this research. In the first stage all players did a throw efficiency test ERPE 05 under two conditions, and their heart rate was measured. Then players were randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first one did imaginary training based on the influence of intention implementation for 10 days, while the other did not. After 10 days ERPE 05 test under two conditions was run again.

Results: Test results showed that intention implementation does not influence effectiveness improvement in stressogenic conditions as far as state-oriented players are concerned, but it does lower the physiological cost of physical effort in form of a decreased heart rate.

Conclusions: This research proves that visualization training based on implementation instructions does influence young players’ physiology and significantly lowers their heart rate under stressogenic conditions. However useful, visualization techniques used in this research still need other tests and should be applied for a longer period of time to acutely show how they affect young players’ mental preparation
Journalism as a means to Reconciliation. Paul Schiemann’s Essays 1919–20
Authors: Housden Martyn
Published: January 2015

Paul Schiemann was one of the most significant ethnic Germans left outside the German state by the post-First World War peace settlement. As editor of Rigasche Rundschau and an active politician in the new Latvian state, he was well placed both to comment on developments in the political life of the Baltic region and to attempt to work towards responses to them. This article focuses specifically on his journalism during the critical years 1919-20. As the Latvian state was forming against a background of considerable on-going violence and instability, Schiemann disseminated consistently a call for reconciliation between Latvia’s mutually suspicious national groups. The paper examines the compelling arguments he used.
The Skid Resistance Evaluation on the Longterm Monitored Road Sections
Authors: Kotek Peter , Kováč Matúš , Decký Martin
Published: January 2015

The article deals with the analysis of the skid resistance results measured at the long-term monitored road sections in Slovakia in perspective of the possibility of the deterioration functions determination for the purposes of the pavement management system. There were 11 road sections evaluated, on which have been surface characteristics measured since 1998. The focus was on the evaluation of the longitudinal friction coefficient Mu measured by device Skiddometer BV11, which is the property of the Slovak Road Administration. Beside the Mu parameter, the test conditions were observed and evaluated, as well (measured speed, air and surface temperature, type of asphalts of the wearing course, traffic load, and the season (spring, autumn, respectively) in which the skid resistance measurements were performed. In conclusion, there was reviewed a presumption of the possibility to determine a deterioration functions for skid resistance in point of view the quality of the data, which have been collected on the Slovak long-term monitored road sections.
Numerical Simulation Of Moving Vehicle Across the Obstacle
Authors: Daniel Ľuboš , Valašková Veronika , Kortiš Ján
Published: January 2015

Vehicle excitation by passing over pavement unevenness represents the actual problem which is solved on many departments in this time. The numerical methods are mainly applied for the solutions of the interaction of similar systems. The Finite Element Method (FEM) is the best-known and widely used. It provides appropriate accuracy. In this article, commercial computer software ADINA based on the FEM is used to solve kinematic excitation of vehicle. The 2D model of vehicle which represents real type of lorry T-815 is excited by simulation of passage across obstacle. There are compared dynamic responses of the vehicle on the kinematic excitation at different speeds.
Numerical Simulation of Thermal Energy Storage in Underground Soil Heat Accumulator
Authors: Kortiš Ján , Gottwald Michal
Published: January 2015

The alternative energy sources have been getting popular for last decades as a new way to obtain enough energy especially for countries which do not have rich natural reservoirs of fossil fuels. Gathering the thermal energy from the solar radiation seems to be as one of the cheapest alternatives of them. The disadvantage of it is the overflow of the heat energy during the summer and lack of them during the winter, when the demand for heat is on top. The underground thermal energy storage can be a good alternative for accumulating the heat energy and then offers it on demand. However, it is difficult to monitor the real physical condition in the soil. In the article, the results of numerical simulation are shown as a good way for a better identification of the process of accumulating the energy to the soil material.
Gis in Tourism Development Using Spatial Modelling
Authors: Juodkienė Vytautė
Published: January 2015

The article deals with a spatial problem - setting the best places for tourism development in Panevėžys district (Lithuania). In order to select areas using ArcGIS software, there was developed a model that evaluated the criteria that influence the selection of areas suitable for tourism. The article presents a digital map, which indicates most suitable locations for rural development by evaluating zones by points in order of importance. The evaluation scale is from 10 points (the most suitable location) to 2 points (the least suitable location). Evaluation points in thematic maps indicate exact locations that are most suitable for tourism homesteads.
Application of the Perturbation Method for Determination of Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors for the Assumed Static Strain
Authors: Major Izabela , Major Maciej
Published: January 2015

The paper presents the perturbation method which was used for computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors for the assumed homogeneous state of strain in the hyperelastic Murnaghan material. The values calculated might be used for determination of the rate of propagation of unit vectors of wave amplitude for other non-linear
Spatial Analysis Of Human Capital Structures
Authors: Gajdos Artur
Published: January 2015

The main purpose of this paper is to analyse the interdependence between labour productivity and the occupational structure of human capital in a spatial cross-section. Research indicates (see Fischer 2009) the possibility to assess the impact of the quality of human capital (measured by means of the level of education) on labour productivity in a spatial cross-section. This study attempts to thoroughly analyse the issue, assuming that apart from the level of education, the course of education (occupation) can also be a significant factor determining labour productivity in a spatial cross-section. The data used in this paper concerning labour force structure in major occupational groups in a regional cross-section comes from a Labour Force Survey. The data source specificity enables the assessment of labour force occupational specialisation at the regional level and the estimation of this specialisation at the subregional or county level. An in-depth analysis of the occupational structure of the labour market in a spatial cross-section is an important theoretical and practical area of study necessary for the development of effective labour market policies and the education system.
Health Inequalities Across The European Union Regions: A Beta-Convergence Approach
Authors: Jaworska Renata
Published: January 2015

The European Union is currently facing a serious problem concerning the occurrence of significant health inequalities observed between particular member states as well as within these states. Substantial efforts are being made to achieve an economic and social cohesion and the reduction of health inequalities between the EU regions is an important element of this process. This work is devoted to the study of the variations of health status (measured by life expectancy) across the EU regions of NUTS II level. We apply existing tools developed in economic growth literature to study a mortality convergence. Using the idea of unconditional convergence model developed for economic growth, we can confirm a decrease or increase of regional health inequalities. The main research hypothesis is as follows: whether regions with lower initial life expectancies have experienced the largest increases in life expectancies. To verify the hypothesis of beta-convergence we use spatial econometric models which additionally allow to take the geographic dependence among the surveyed regions into consideration. Due to the heterogeneity of the surveyed spatial units we also verify the hypothesis of the club beta-convergence.
Application Of Input-Output Analysis In The Health Care
Authors: Jewczak Maciej , Suchecka Jadwiga
Published: January 2015

Usage of the economic analysis in the study of the performance of health care system does not surprise anyone nowadays. Trends that are drawn over the years fluctuate from the technology assessment of health programs – in terms of efficiency, costs or utility for patients, through methods to establishing copayment for health services and the demand for medical services. Much of the interest is devoted to analysis of the shape of the health care system: the amount of contributions to the National Health Fund, the managing the system, both at the micro and macro level, or restructuring. Any method that allows to show dependencies, identify weaknesses/strengths of the health care system is appreciated by health policy makers. The aim of this article is an attempt of the use of models of input-output type in the analysis of the performance of the health care sector in Poland. The construction of input-output model is based on the observed data for the specified, variously defined area – it may concern: country, region, municipality, etc., hence with the appropriate designed database, it may be possible to examine the flow of health benefits – for example, expressed in zlotys. Part of the article is dedicated to theoretical aspects of the input-output models and the problems this usage can cause.
Impact Of The Manufacturing Sector On The Export Competitiveness Of European Countries – A Spatial Panel Analysis
Authors: Kordalska Aleksandra , Olczyk Magdalena
Published: January 2015

The purpose of this paper is to determine how changes in the export competitiveness of the EU economy (measured by exports and net exports) depend on changes in the competitiveness of processing industries, on the basis of manufacturing data from 19 EU countries over years 1995-2009 and using a spatial panel data model. The determinants of export competitiveness are selected in the light of predictions from international trade theory, growth theory and the theory of innovation. In particular, the paper explores how the size of foreign demand, the value of domestic demand, the level of ULC in the sector, the degree of openness of the sector to foreign markets, labour productivity and intermediate consumption in a sector affect the export competitiveness of the European economies selected. The results from spatial data models lead to a conclusion about the statistical significance of spatial dependencies in export competitiveness modelling. The analysis indicates the different determinants of export competitiveness, both if it is measured by export value and if it measured by net exports. The authors hope that the results will be a voice in the discussion on enhancing the competitiveness of European industrial sectors
Regional Innovativeness Strategies And Their Impact On Innovativeness Of Provinces In Poland. A Spatio-temporal Analysis
Authors: Kowalik Jan
Published: January 2015

Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) have existed in Poland for almost ten years and in this period they have been developed, accepted and implemented in all provinces. The basic aim of Regional Innovativeness Strategies is to support regional or local authorities and other regional development organizations in defining and implementing an effective system of supporting innovativeness in the region. The current scope of realizing projects connected with RIS is different in particular provinces. The author of the paper attempts to evaluate the effects of implementation of pro-innovativeness solution included in Regional Innovation Strategies with particular consideration of their influence on the growth of region innovativeness level in Poland.
Spatial Analysis Of Foreign Migration In Poland In 2012 Using Geographically Weighted Regression
Authors: Lewandowska-Gwarda Karolina
Published: January 2015

Migration has a principal influence on countries’ population changes. Thus, the issues connected with the causes, effects and directions of people’s movements are a common topic of political and academic discussions. The aim of this paper is to analyse the spatial distribution of officially registered foreign migration in Poland in 2012. GIS tools are implemented for data visualization and statistical analysis. Geographically weighted regression (GWR) is used to estimate the impact of unemployment, wages and other socioeconomic variables on the foreign emigration and immigration measure. GWR provides spatially varying estimates of model parameters that can be presented on a map, giving a useful graphical representation of spatially varying relationships.
The Application Of Local Indicators For Categorical Data (LICD) In The Spatial Analysis Of Economic Development
Authors: Pietrzak Michał , Wilk Justyna , Bivand Roger S. , Kossowski Tomasz
Published: January 2015

The paper makes an attempt to apply local indicators for categorical data (LICD) in the spatial analysis of economic development. The first part discusses the tests which examine spatial autocorrelation for categorical data. The second part presents a two-stage empirical study covering 66 Polish NUTS 3 regions. Firstly, we identify classes of regions presenting different economic development levels using taxonomic methods of multivariate data analysis. Secondly, we apply a join-count test to examine spatial dependencies between regions. It examines the tendency to form the spatial clusters. The global test indicates general spatial interactions between regions, while local tests give detailed results separately for each region. The global test detects spatial clustering of economically poor regions but is statistically insignificant as regards well-developed regions. Thus, the local tests are also applied. They indicate the occurrence of five spatial clusters and three outliers in Poland. There are three clusters of wealth. Their development is based on a diffusion impact of regional economic centres. The areas of eastern and north western Poland include clusters of poverty. The first one is impeded by the presense of three indiviual growth centres, while the second one is out of range of diffusion influence of bigger agglomerations.
The results of palaeontological excavations in the Sadowa Góra quarry (2012-14)
Authors: Surmik Dawid , Skreczko Sylwia , Wolny Mateusz
Published: January 2015

Palaeontological fieldwork (2012-14) in the Sadowa Góra quarry carried out under the auspices of the University of Silesia, within the framework of a research project supported by the National Science Centre, helped to document the taxonomic diversity of Middle Triassic marine vertebrates from the Cracow-Silesia region. Accumulations of fossil bones are correlated with storm deposition and are time-averaged
Types of weather at selected meteorological stations in Sri Lanka
Authors: Dobrowolska Ksenia
Published: January 2015

The paper aims to present the structure of weather types at two meteorological stations Galle and Nuwara Eliya (Sri Lanka). The weather type is determined as a generalized characteristic of the weather by features and gradation of selected meteorological elements. All available data on daily average, maximum and minimum air temperature, the average daily total cloud amount and the daily precipitation amount come from OGIMET database and have been used to designate weather types. The analysis was performed for the period April 2002 - March 2012. The weather types were designated based on the modified A. Woś (2010) classification of weather types. The frequency of groups, subgroups, classes, and types of weather were determined. Additionally, determined frequency of sequences of days with the same weather type. The analysis allows to conclude, that the structure of weather types at both stations was poorly differentiated. There were very stable weather conditions. In Galle, the most frequent was very warm, partly cloudy weather, without precipitation (920) and in Nuwara Eliya warm, partly cloudy weather without precipitation (820).
The Mexican ‘Pueblos Mágicos’. A Qualitative Research Using Ethnological Methodology
Authors: Uhnák Adam
Published: January 2015

The main focus of this study is on the ‘magical villages‘ in Mexico. The magical villages were originally established based on a political project with the aim to increase travel and tourism and revitalise the culture. In the introduction, the author describes the type, function and goals of this project based on the official requirements set by its originators. Firstly, the author explains the aims and methods of the intended research supported with theoretical hypothesis to analyse the project as a whole. Secondly, the author defines the methodology used to describe locations of the researched topic. In conclusion, the author provides own hypothesis and expected outcomes of the research.
Visualisation of Intangible Data of the Cultural Heritage in Field Research and Hermeneutic Analysis
Authors: Murín Ivan
Published: January 2015

Ethnology and cultural anthropology are characterized by the field research and ethnographic collection of material. Recording and transcription seem to be issues of ethnoscience that have already been resolved many years ago. The relevance of their use in science, e.g. by intercultural comparison,was getting lost with the use of more illustrative and available photo and film recording. Later on, the complicated schemes of interpretation of the empirical knowledge were a burden for the disciplines themselves; they were literally overloaded by sign systems. The issues have been methodologically addressed by resignation to the descriptive documentation. This paper is pointed at the methodological discourse of the visual documentation, visual data analysis and interpretation in research of the cultural heritage.
Ethnic and Regional Identity in Polish Part of Spiš Region (On the Example of Jurgów Village)
Authors: Bagín Vojtech
Published: January 2015

In my study I am focusing on the issue of national and regional identity of Spiš region inhabitants. The researched Jurgów village belongs to territory situated on the frontier between two states and at the same time between two regions. In the study I analyze the question of stereotypes present in the locality concerning gorals from the neighbouring Podhale region and Slovak part of Spiš region. In addition to that I deal with analysis of importance and understanding of space and border for the identity of local population. On the basis of the empirical data analysis results I observe that the identity of the researched village population is shaped by the fact that it belongs to the frontier territory where crossborder cultural and social interaction occurs.
Rural Tourism As Promoter Of Rural Development – Prospects And Limitations: Case Study Findings From A Pilot Projectpromoting Village Tourism
Authors: Neumeier Stefan , Pollermann Kim
Published: January 2015

The article questions where and how rural tourism (with special focus on small scale village tourism) that is often focused on in rural development initiatives can contribute to rural development in the light of the OECD’s ‘new rural paradigm’. For this purpose theoretical findings from research about tourism and factors of success of rural development processes are combined and reflected against findings of empirical research conducted in five eastern German rural regions. It is shown that although tourism might, in the majority of rural regions, induce only small economic impacts - which indicate failure as a factor for regional development - it can cause important non-economic implications. Thus, even in regions not suitable for tourism, tourism can function as a vehicle for rural development. Thereby it is important to develop a suitable strategy and consider the specific regional situation and potentials of success.
Beyond Post-Productivism: From Rural Policy Discourse To Rural Diversity
Authors: Almstedt Åsa , Brouder Patrick , Karlsson Svante , Lundmark Linda
Published: January 2015

There has been a strong discourse in public policy aimed at transforming rural places from venues of primary production into truly diverse socioeconomic landscapes. Yet conceptualisations of the rural as envisioned in the policy and politics of the ‘new economy’ often prove to be elusive on the ground. However, post-productive activity in rural areas has become a major focus for rural studies scholars. This paper investigates the ideas of post-productivism in the existing literature, and argues for a holistic understanding of post-productivism as an idea and political ambition rather than an imperative and irreversible change of rural economic activity. The purpose of the study is to make clear the division between post-productivism and the related concepts of post-production and post-productive activities in order to better understand processes of rural change in relation to different geographical contexts. It is argued that post-productivism as a concept stands apart from de facto post-production and alternative concepts such as multifunctionality and should be regarded as part of broader regional development discourses. The paper outlines several important fields in which post-productivism is a necessary component for rural transformation and development. While it is not always easily captured in indicators or empirical studies in rural locations, postproductivism exists at the level of discourse and planning and thus has real effects on the ground. The paper concludes by offering suggestions on how to apply the concepts of post-productivism, post-production and multifunctionality in future studies.
Restoration of above canopy reference hemispherical image from below canopy measurements for plant area index estimation in forests/ Metsa võrastiku läbipaistvuse mõõtmine digitaalsete poolsfäärikaamerate abil
Authors: Lang Mait , Kodar Ave , Arumäe Tauri
Published: January 2015

Canopy gap fraction has been estimated from hemispherical images using a thresholding method to separate sky and canopy pixels. The optimal objective thresholding rule has been searched by many authors without satisfactory results due to long list of reasons. Some recent studies have shown that unprocessed readings of camera CCD or CMOS sensor (raw data) have linear relationship with incident radiation. This allows a pair of cameras used in similar to a pair of plant canopy analyzers and canopy gap fraction can be calculated as the ratio of below canopy image and above canopy image. We tested new freeware program HemiSpherical Project Manager (HSP) for the restoration of the above canopy image from below canopy image which allows making field measurements with single below canopy operated camera. Results of perforated panel image analysis and comparison of plant area index (PAI) estimated independently by three operators from real canopy hemispherical images showed high degree of reliability of the new approach. Determination coefficients of linear regression of the PAI estimations of the three operators were 0.9962, 0.9875 and 0.9825. The canopy gap fraction data obtained from HSP were used to validate Nobis-Hunziker automatic thresholding algorithm. The results indicated that the Nobis-Hunziker algorithm underestimated PAI from out of camera JPEG images and overestimated PAI from raw data.
Experimental study of resistance type wood moisture sensors for monitoring wood drying process above fibre saturation point/ Takistus-tüüpi puidu niiskuse andurite eksperimentaalne uurimine puidu kuivatamise monitooringul niiskussisaldustel üle kiu küllastuspunkti
Authors: Tamme Valdek , Muiste Peeter , Tamme Hannes
Published: January 2015

In wood moisture contents above fibre saturation point (FSP) the measuring accuracy of resistance type sensors starts decreasing and several side effects related to measuring wood moisture begin to occur. These side effects can be taken into account in the measuring process and can be eliminated. This research examined wood charging and discharging in the process of measurements, phenomena related to repeated measurements in both a single electrode insertion spot and different insertion spots in the specimen made of pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) sapwood and black alder (Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn.). The research presented approaching equations separately for the voltage and current of the polarization and depolarization process for the initial phase of the process. Empirical equations were found for wood electrical resistance and electrical capacitance in the polarization process. For black alder possibilities for calibration of a resistance meter and resistance type electrodes were explored. It was found that to improve the calibration accuracy of resistance type measuring electrodes an additional individual calibration with regard to the average moisture content of the specimen may be carried out with the electrodes above FSP. Research results can be implemented in monitoring the wood drying process using resistance type wood moisture sensors, but also in determining the electrical parameters of growing trees.
Puittaimestiku kaardistamine aerolidari andmete põhjal metsana lisanduvatel aladel/ Estimation of fractional forest cover from airborne laser scanning data in abandoned agricultural land
Authors: Mõistus Marta , Lang Mait , Sims Allan
Published: January 2015

The abandonment of agricultural land is an actual problem in Estonia due to significant impact on landscape ecology and structure. Abandoned agricultural fields are usually converting into forest. Mapping of agricultural land use is a strategic interest of each country. Airborne laser scanning (ALS) is used in many countries for topographical mapping and the laser pulse return positions are promising datasets for mapping the abandonment of agricultural land. We used ALS data based woody plant canopy cover estimates made at certain reference height unachievable for field crops to map abandoned agricultural land in nine test sites in Tartumaa, Estonia. The maximum height of trees in test sites ranged from 6.5 m to 13.4 m. The lidar pulse returns based canopy cover estimate was assessed 1) by using ortophoto based digitized maps of tree canopy, 2) repeated measurements made with plant canopy analyzer LAI-2000 and 3) by using allometric crown radius models and repeated tree measurements from sample plots. The interpretation of canopy boundaries and separation of small spaces between tree crowns from ortophotos is a challenging task for an operator. The relationship between ALS based canopy cover and ortophoto based canopy cover was linear in all test sites except when ALS data from beginning of June were used. It the beginning of June foliage is not fully developed on trees. An increase in the woody canopy cover was detected from repeated LAI-2000 measurements and also from repeated tree measurements-based simulated crowns. The impact of reference height change from 2.0 m to 1.3 m on canopy cover estimations was not significant and much smaller compared to the tree growth induced increase in canopy cover, indicating that similar errors originating from e.g. digital elevation model are not problematic for the proposed method in practical applications.
A Predictive Model of Daily Seismic Activity Induced by Mining, Developed with Data Mining Methods
Authors: Jakubowski Jacek
Published: January 2015

The article presents the development and evaluation of a predictive classification model of daily seismic energy emissions induced by longwall mining in sector XVI of the Piast coal mine in Poland. The model uses data on tremor energy, basic characteristics of the longwall face and mined output in this sector over the period from July 1987 to March 2011. The predicted binary variable is the occurrence of a daily sum of tremor seismic energies in a longwall that is greater than or equal to the threshold value of 105 J. Three data mining analytical methods were applied: logistic regression,neural networks, and stochastic gradient boosted trees. The boosted trees model was chosen as the best for the purposes of the prediction. The validation sample results showed its good predictive capability, taking the complex nature of the phenomenon into account. This may indicate the applied model’s suitability for a sequential, short-term prediction of mining induced seismic activity.
Using Spline Functions for the Shape Description of the Surface of Shell Structures
Authors: Lenda Grzegorz
Published: January 2015

The assessment of the cover shape of shell structures makes an important issue both from the point of view of safety, as well as functionality of the construction. The most numerous group among this type of constructions are objects having the shape of a quadric (cooling towers, tanks with gas and liquids, radio-telescope dishes etc.). The material from observation of these objects (point sets), collected during periodic measurements is usually converted into a continuous form in the process of approximation, with the use of the quadric surface. The created models, are then applied in the assessment of the deformation of surface in the given period of time. Such a procedure has, however, some significant limitations. The approximation with the use of quadrics, allows the determination of basic dimensions and location of the construction, however it results in ideal objects, not providing any information on local surface deformations. They can only be defined by comparison of the model with the point set of observations. If the periodic measurements are carried out in independent, separate points, then it will be impossible to define the existing deformations directly. The second problem results from the one-equation character of the ideal approximation model. Real deformations of the object change its basic parameters, inter alia the lengths of half-axis of main quadrics. The third problem appears when the construction is not a quadric; no information on the equation describing its shape is available either. Accepting wrong kind of approximation function, causes the creation of a model of large deviations from the observed points.

All the mentioned above inconveniences can be avoided by applying splines to the shape description of the surface of shell structures. The use of the function of this type, however, comes across other types of limitations. This study deals with the above subject, presenting several methods allowing the increase of accuracy and decrease of the time of the modelling with the splines.
Short-Term Flood Prediction System
Authors: Nering Konrad
Published: January 2015

This paper describes a fully functional short-term flood prediction system. Its effect has been tested on watershed of Lubieńka river in Małopolska. To use this system it must have a data set also described in this paper. A modification of the system to adopt for predicting flash floods was described. Full operation of the system is shown on example of real flood on Lubieńka river in June 2011.
Assessment of the Impact of Spatial Data on the Results of Air Pollution Dispersion Modeling
Authors: Oleniacz Robert , Rzeszutek Mateusz
Published: January 2015

Advanced dispersion models, taking into account information on the relief and land cover, as well as temporal and spatial variability of meteorological conditions, are beginning to play an increasingly important role in the assessment of the impact on the air quality. There are numerous spatial databases which can be used in this type of a calculation process, however, there is no answer to the question of how the use of appropriate data set of terrain characteristics affects the results of the distribution of air pollutant concentrations at the surface of the ground. This paper presents two different sets of spatial data of the relief and land cover. Then, their impact on the results of modeling the propagation of pollutants in the ambient air was characterized, using the meteorological processor CALMET and the dispersion model CALPUFF. The obtained results of concentrations in the adopted calculation area were compared on the basis of statistical indicators used to assess pollution dispersion models contained in the statistical package BOOT Statistical Model Evaluation Software Package Version 2.0. The obtained results of calculations of the maximum 1-hour concentrations, the maximum 24-hour mean concentrations and annual mean concentrations for the prepared computational grids with a resolution of 1×1 km were analyzed.
Basis of Geostatistics for Scientists Specialising in Natural Sciences Based on the Example of Ordinary Kriging
Authors: Zarychta Roksana , Zarychta Adrian
Published: January 2015

The paper presents four stages of acquiring the knowledge about kriging. The second stage has been focused on application of the free software E{Z}-Kriging, which allows to learn the empiric basis of ordinary kriging.
Geotouristic Product – Saline Solutions of Dębieńsko / Geoturistický Produkt - Solné Roztoky Z Debienska
Authors: Tobór-Osadnik Katarzyna , Wyganowska Małgorzata
Published: January 2015

New business lines, as well as a new approach to local natural resources, are development opportunities for post-mining regions.

The authors characterize brine produced by Dębieńsko Desalting Plant in Czerwionka Leszczyny (Silesia District) in Poland as a commodity.

Compared to neighbouring districts in the region, Czerwionka Leszczyny is rich in numerous examples of animated and inanimate nature as well as a few historical monuments. Nevertheless it is not a popular tourist destination for native or foreign tourists.

Therefore, it is vital to seek a commodity which would be the region’s competitive advantage and boost tourist infrastructure. According to the authors, medically beneficial brine which is a Dębieńsko Desalting Plant by-product, could become that commodity.
Novel Technique of Active Biomonitoring Introduced in the Czech Republic: Bioaccumulation of Atmospheric Trace Metals in two moss species / Nová Metoda Aktivního Biomonitoringu Zavedená V České Republice: Bioakumulace Stopových Kovů V Atmosféře U Dvou Druhů Mechů
Authors: Motyka Oldřich , Macečková Barbora , Seidlerová Jana , Krejčí Blanka
Published: January 2015

A biomonitoring technique never before used in the Czech Republic was used to test its validity and applicability in the region of Ostrava that is eminently affected by industry. Transplants of two moss species Hylocomium splendens and Pleurozium schreberi were exposed to atmospheric pollution using the technique of an “irrigated moss bag” placed at a height of both 1 m and 2 m above ground. The samples were then analysed for concentration levels of trace elements Al, As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Pb, V and Zn. The patterns of bioaccumulation in general show that Hylocomium splendens is more suitable for monitoring purposes and that 2 m height above ground of transplants should be preferred.
Comparison of Tacheometry and Laser Scanning Methods for Measuring the Quarry in Jakubčovice Nad Odrou / Porovnání Tachymetrie A Laserového Skenování Při Zaměření Části Lomu V Jakubčovicích Nad Odrou
Authors: Zápalková Petra , Smítka Václav , Mikoláš Milan
Published: January 2015

The presented this method is more efficient for surveying a site. Part of this is the calculation of the volumes of excavated muck using 3D models and their comparison.

The comparison of the measurements of part of the quarry in Jakubčovice nad Odrou using the tacheometry and laser scanning techniques was performed. The final assessment was in favour of the laser scanning method which provides capturing the entire object surface with a chosen level of detail compared to the tacheometry method, in which only characteristic points of the measured object, such as edges, are captured.
An Eco-Hydrological Assessment of a Watercourse Examplified by a Case Study / Ekohydrologické Hodnocení Vodního Toku Na Příkladu Případové Studie
Authors: Nováková Jana , Melčáková Iva
Published: January 2015

A small stream and its alluvial plain is an important component of a landscape. The mapping of actual condition of the stream basin and the proposal of its restoration study took place in the area of the Vařešinka stream basin. Monitoring and analyzing the selected parameters for a hydro-ecological evaluation is a useful basis for working out the System of Ecological Stability of the Landscape (USES) as a part of the municipal plan of the town of Hlučín
Evaluation Methods of Swot Analysis / Metody Vyhodnocení Swot Analýzy
Authors: Vaněk Michal , Mikoláš Milan , Žváková Kateřina
Published: January 2015

Strategic management is an integral part of top management. By formulating the right strategy and its subsequent implementation, a managed organization can attract and retain a comparative advantage. In order to fulfil this expectation, the strategy also has to be supported with relevant findings of performed strategic analyses. The best known and probably the most common of these is a SWOT analysis. In practice, however, the analysis is reduced to mere presentation of influence factors, which does not allow more precise determination of a strategic concept. The content of the article tries to remove this drawback, submitting for public discussion two possible approaches to evaluate the SWOT analysis providing important information for the selection process of an organization's strategic orientation.
Analýza Kontinuálního Měření Osvětlenosti V Areálu Všb - Tu Ostrava/ Analysis of the Continual Illumination Measurement in the Area of Vsb-Technical University in Ostrava
Authors: Mikulášek Zdeněk , Gráf Tomáš
Published: January 2015

We present the results of a deep statistical analysis of the continual measurement of the mean illumination at night in the area of VSB-Technical University in Ostrava. The illumination during 509 nights between the years 2006 to 2009 was studied in detail in relation to the characteristics of a particular night. Using a sophisticated linear model applied to the logarithm of the mean night illumination, we determined the dependence of the night illumination on cloudiness, moon phases, and seasons as well as on snow cover. The model is able to predict the night illumination with quasi-random uncertainty of 0.21 dex. This uncertainty can be caused by hardly quantifiable events like rainfall, snowfall, fog or clouds with different albedo. It can also be a consequence of various human activities that may influence the illumination of sky at night
Research of Financing Technological Equipment in Process of Loading and Transportation of Sand and Gravel/ Výzkum Financování Technologických Zařízení V Procesu Nakládání A Dopravy Štěrkopísků
Authors: Kučerová Lucie
Published: January 2015

This paper deals with the issue of financing technology investments. Specifically, it concerns the process of loading and transportation of sand and gravel. The research was conducted through a questionnaire survey. The main objective of this paper is to identify financing sources used for the process of loading and transportation of sand and gravel in selected companies. Another objective was to evaluate whether the selected industrial companies outsource the process of loading and transportation or not. If so, it was then necessary to find out the most common reason for that decision. The issues of financing technological processes in loading and transporting sand and gravel is an interesting area that has not yet been mapped.
Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Underground Storage in an Abandoned Coal Mine - an Initial Study/ Snižování Emisí Oxidu Uhličitého Ukládáním Do Opuštěných Podzemních Uhelných Dolů - Základní Studie
Authors: Chovanec Josef , Závada Jaroslav , Bouchal Tomáš , Blažek Vladislav , Ožana Kamil
Published: January 2015

This article is a basic study dealing with the issues of underground storage of carbon dioxide generated from different kinds of activities. Carbon dioxide can be stored underground as a free gas; gas dissolved in water, or can be adsorbed in the rock mass and in the remaining seams. The technology for processing and storage of carbon dioxide is known as Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS). The article focuses on the possibility to store CO2 underground at the Paskov Mine in the Czech Republic.
An Analysis of the Use of EU Structural Assistance to Improve the Quality of Business Environment in the Moravia-Silesian Region/ Analýza Využití Strukturální Pomoci Eu Pro Zlepšení Kvality Podnikatelského Prostředí V Moravskoslezském Kraji
Authors: Černý Igor , Rolčíková Markéta , Krčmarská Lucie , Böhm Richard
Published: January 2015

The article deals with business environment in the Moravia-Silesian Region, which is very various, dynamic and complex. It is influenced by many factors, which can have positive or negative impacts on corporations. The objective of the article is to determine the structural assistance from the operational programmes in the programming period 2007 - 2013, which can reinforce the factors influencing this business environment, and this way improve the quality of this environment, and to evaluate mutual relationships among the operational programmes and the factors. The article defines these factors, the structural assistance of the European Union, finds and analyses their mutual relationships.
Analysis of Social and Health Reimbursements for Miners in Tems of the Decline of Mining Activity in the Czech Republic Funded from the State Budget/ Analýza Sociálně Zdravotních Náhrad Horníkům V Souvislosti S Útlumem Hornické Činnosti V Čr Financovaných Ze Státního Rozpočtu
Authors: Magnusková Jana , Bartoňová Jana , Krčmarská Lucie , Létavková Dagmar
Published: January 2015

Abstrakt

The present article deals with the area of social and health welfare of former and current employees of the abolished, privatized or otherwise affected by reorganization mining enterprises in connection with the decline of uranium, ore and coal mining industry in the country. It describes a thorough analysis of the legislation governing the given area from the start of the decline in mining activity in 1990 to the present. Subsequently, relying on real data from practice, the article shows elaborated overviews of trends in the number of beneficiaries of all kinds of provided mandatory and decline-based social and health reimbursements in the years 2001-2012, including the total cost financed in a form of subsidies from the state budget. The forecast of trends of these monitored indicators, processed by the age of beneficiaries of compensations, type of work and other practice-verifiable data, suggests a sharp reduction in the number of recipients of mandatory compensations in the year 2015, the complete termination of payment of a special health benefit for miners by 2025, compensations of accidents at work, occupational diseases and allotments of coal and wood by the year 2035. The payment of the special benefit to miners, a claim for which occurred after 31 December 1992, will have finished by the year 2040.