bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using Logarithmic Fuzzy Preference Programming To Prioritization Social Media Utilization Based On Tourists’ Perspective
Authors: Balouchi Mina , Khanmohammadi Ehsan
Published: January 2016

The advent of Web 2.0 or social media technologies gives travelers a chance to access quickly and conveniently to a mass of travel-related information. This study investigates the importance of social media in travel process in three different phases (pre-visit, on site, post-visit) from the perspective of Iranian travelers. It is worthwhile to know the level of influence of social media on respondents’ travel behavior. Logarithmic fuzzy preference programming methodology is used in this article to determine the importance of social media usage in each phase of travel process and its subcategories. Fuzzy analytic hierarchy process methodology, based on Chang’s Fuzzy Extent Analysis is also used for the data analysis, then the results of these two methods are presented for comparison and better understanding. The results of this study suggest that the most usage of social media is on pre-visit phase while post-visit has the least usage. This study shows that Iranian travelers use social media mainly to share experiences (post-visit phase), get help in different circumstances and gain travel advice.
Maturity Of Project Management In Polish And Foreign Construction Companies
Authors: Górecki Jarosław
Published: January 2016

The paper describes a problem of project maturity of Polish and foreign construction companies. They were analyzed by their ability to execute construction investment projects. Survey results refer to issues related to the organizational culture and challenges connected with an improvement of the processes of project management for construction. Generation Y employees, their value, and their role at work were discussed in particular. It was underlined that modern managers should be able to profit from skills of Generation Y and to employ and retain the best of them in order to build a competitive advantage of the company. It was revealed that a success of the company is connected with an increasing level of project maturity as a condition for a successful project management.
Canonical Correlation Analysis Between Supply Chain Quality Management And Competitive Advantages
Authors: Chaghooshi Ahmad Jafarnejad , Soltani-Neshan Mahsa , Moradi-Moghadam Mohsen
Published: January 2016

Competitive environment of today’s organizations, more than ever, is extensive, and the major concern for managers is to preserve and promote the sustainable competitive advantage. Companies have an obligation to improve their product quality and have extensive and close cooperation with other companies involved in the supply chain of products. Supply chain quality management (SCQM) is a systematic approach to improve the performance that integrates supply chain partners and uses the opportunity in the best way, establish linkages between upstream and downstream flows, and investigate on creating value and satisfaction of intermediaries and final customers. Furthermore, achieving competitive advantages enables an organization to create a remarkable position in market and differentiate itself from competitors. This paper aims to understand the relationships between SCQM and competitive advantage. Sixty-eight experts of 25 companies in Sahami Alyaf (SA) supply chain has been participated in this research. The research method used for this article is descriptive correlation. To assess the relationships between the criteria, canonical correlation analysis was used. The result shows that the SCQM and competitive advantages have a meaningful relationship. It also shows that most important variable in the linear combination of SCQM and competitive advantages are “customer focus and quality,” respectively.
Pushing Or Pulling Of The Business By Family Members: A Study Of Family Businesses In Sri Lanka
Authors: Kuruppuge Ravindra H. , Gregar Aleš
Published: January 2016

A number of family business researches affirm benefits of family involvement to the business while some of other studies assure only detriments of family involvement. When comparative studies of family businesses begin to surface on the family involvement in business, there is that irritating question on what effect is brought about by family involvement to the business. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore business advantages and disadvantages generated by family involvement in businesses in Sri Lanka. The present study attempted to address the above knowledge gap, using qualitative research approach and multiple case studies as the strategy of inquiry. Purposive sampling technique was used to select both cases and respondents. Privately held, successfully conducted four family businesses were selected as cases and, existing business owner and one family related manager from each case were taken as respondents. Data was collected mainly via semi-structured, in depth interviews, observations, and secondary documents. Data collection from interviews consisted of 15 interviews with 09 different people from four cases. Before the data analysis, coding and categorization of respondents’ views from interviews helped to identify common patterns and themes from both within the case and across cases. The analysis was carried out in the light of Agency Theory and resulted in a rich understanding of business advantages and disadvantages of family involvement in businesses in Sri Lanka. The findings of this study indicated that the agency cost is created not only on business matters but also on family matters. Further, findings revealed that agency benefit also can be obtained by family business by handling the family matters carefully in line with business matters. Findings of this study clearly indicated that an extension to Agency Theory is required to explain owner agent relationship in family businesses.
Entrepreneurial Orientation: A Case Of Gauteng Province, South Africa
Authors: Radipere Simon
Published: January 2016

The relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and business performance using 500 small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Gauteng province, South Africa was tested. Questionnaire was used to collect data from 500 SME owners. The findings from the survey among 500 SME owners were modelled through a categorical regression model with business performance as dependent variable. The level of significance of the 8 variables out of 12 variables suggests that entrepreneurial orientation be classified as the strongest predictor of business performance. The ability to adjust one’s business model to adapt to changed economic circumstances is an important thing as it dictates performance in increasingly competitive economic environment.
Selection Of Employees In The Metal Industry Based On Competences, On The Example Of A Designer Position
Authors: Skrzypek Katarzyna , Dąbrowski Karol
Published: January 2016

The selection of an effective team of employees is crucial to proper management of the company. The success of the project often depends on the competencies of employees who carry out those projects. Therefore, the selection of the workers, whose competences complement each other in terms of subject matter, in terms of personality, and also in practical terms, is very important. This article presents the proposal of applying the FAHP (fuzzy analytic hierarchy process) and TOPSIS (technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution) methods as a tool to facilitate the management of human resources in the metal production factories based on the skills of employees.
Structuring Knowledge Management – Levels, Resources And Efficiency Areas Of Knowledge Management (part II)
Authors: Zawiła-Niedźwiecki Janusz
Published: January 2016

Part 1 of this article has been published in the article Structuring Knowledge Management – Classical Theory, Strategic Initiation and Operational Knowledge Management (DOI: 10.1515/fman-2015-0041). The previous article presented process cycles of knowledge management. This article proposes a layered model of knowledge management, and then shows how to organize knowledge management, both in terms of organizational structure management, and structuring knowledge resources.
Synthesis, optical and electrochemical properties of 2-[(9H-fluoren-2-yl)aryl]-1H-benz[d]imidazole and 2,7-bis[(1H-benz[d]imidazol-2-yl)aryl]- 9H-fluorene derivatives
Authors: Li Qing-Feng , Li Min-Jie , Lin Hai-Xia , Xu Pei-Pei , Gu Ze-Bin , Cui Yong-Mei
Published: January 2016

A series of 2-[(9H-fluoren-2-yl)aryl]-1H-benzo[d]imidazoles 11–13 and 2,7-bis[(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)aryl]-9H-fluorenes 14–16 containing different linking aromatic units were synthesized in good yields. Their absorption and fluorescence properties were investigated in solution and in the solid state. Most compounds possess good fluorescence-emitting ability with φ
FL values in the region of 0.31–0.99 in solution and display strong blue emission. Structure–optical behavior characteristics and further details of the electronic properties from cyclic voltammetry measurements and theoretical calculations are discussed.
Determination of nicotine levels in the leaves of some Nicotiana tabacum varieties cultivated in Syria
Authors: Tayoub Ghaleb , Sulaiman Huda , Alorfi Malik
Published: January 2016

Introduction: Tobacco is the most widely grown non-food crop in the world. Nicotine is the most abundant volatile alkaloid in tobacco leaves.

Objectives: This work aimed at measuring nicotine levels in the leaves of seven different varieties of Nicotiana tabacum, namely: Virginia, Burlip, Katrina, Shk al-bent, Zegrin, Basma and Burley, cultivated in Syria.

Methods: Nicotine was extracted according to approved method and its concentration was determined by LC/MS/MS in comparison with a standard material dilution series. The percentage of nicotine concentration was calculated manually. Statistical analysis was used to assess the significance of differences among variables and to perform multiple comparisons.

Results: The amount of nicotine in dry weight of tobacco leaves represented 6.7% in Virginia variety, 4.9% in Burlip, 4.84% in Katrina, 4.67% in Shk al-bent, 4% in Zegrin, 3.3% in Basma and <3% in Burley. Significant differences in nicotine concentration were found among the different varieties as determined by LSD test at a level of 0.05.

Conclusion: This study shows the importance of tobacco varieties grown in Syria, particularly Virginia, Burlip, Katrina, as a cheap and wealthy source for nicotine to be used in some industries.
The antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of extracts obtained from some moss species in Turkey
Authors: Ertürk Ömer , Sahin Huseyin , Ertürk Emine Y. , Hotaman Hilal Ebru , Koz Bahadir , Özdemir Özlem
Published: January 2016

Introduction: Pharmaceutical industry is forced to develop new pharmacologically active molecules. Like other plants, mosses are considered to be potential source of new biologically active compounds.

Objective: The present study was designed to evaluate the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of 8 moss species: Hypnum cupressiforme, Homalothecium sericeum, Thuidium delicatulum, Homalothecium lutescens, Homalothecium nitens, Leucodon sciuroides, Ctenidium molluscum, and Eurhynchium striatulum obtained from Turkey.

Methods: The antimicrobial activity of extracts was investigated against four Gram (+) and six Gram (−) bacterial strains and three tested fungi. Total phenolic content (TPC), cupric reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and DPPH radical scavenging activity assays were applied to determine the antioxidant activity.

Results: All moss extacts were found to be active against all the organisms except Homalothecium nitens. Especially, H. sericeum and E. striatulum showed the best antioxidant activity.

Conclusion: The obtained results show that mosses may be used as possible natural antioxidant, antimicrobial agents to control various human, animal and plant diseases.
Establishing an efficient explant superficial sterilization protocol for in vitro micropropagation of bear’s garlic (Allium ursinum L.)
Authors: Tomaszewska-Sowa Magdalena , Figas Anna , Keutgen Norbert , Keutgen Anna J.
Published: January 2016

Introduction:
Allium ursinum L. has a commercial value due to its high contents of bio-active compounds and mild, garlic-like taste. In vitro culture played an important role in obtaining Allium species with the desired characteristics and in the production of healthy reproductive material.

Objective: Developing an effective method of sterilization bear’s garlic bulbs.

Methods: To obtain sterile shoots of garlic several methods of sterilization involving such factors as ACE, H2O2, HgCl2, and UV-C were tested.

Results: In order to obtain sterile shoots of bear’s garlic, several sterilization procedures were tested. The best procedure was based on a two-step disinfection, where the whole onions were treated with ethanol and H2O2 for 20 min. Thereafter, the isolated apical buds were sterilized in ACE for 10 min, rinsed in double-distilled water and transferred onto MS medium for growing. Up to 95% of the inoculated explants formed shoots, which were sub-cultured on MS with 4 mg dm−3 BAP in order to enable further propagation.

Conclusion: After optimization and stabilization, this procedure may become the basic concept of a proper and reliable propagation method of bear’s garlic on commercial scale.
Genetic analysis of hereditary angioedema in a Brazilian family by targeted next generation sequencing
Authors: Veronez Camila Lopes , da Silva Elton Dias , Lima Teixeira Patrícia Varela , Cagini Nathália , Constantino-Silva Rosemeire Navickas , Grumach Anete Sevciovic , Mansour Eli , Velloso Lício A. , Pesquero João Bosco
Published: January 2016

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is accompanied by an overproduction of bradykinin (BK) as the primary mediator of swelling. Although many proteins may be involved in regulating the wide spectrum of HAE symptoms, most studies have only focused on C1-INH and FXII. For the first time, a next generation sequencing (NGS) method was applied to develop a robust, time- and cost-effective diagnostic and research tool to analyze selected genes related to HAE. The entire coding region and the exon-intron boundaries of 15 genes from 23 subjects of a Brazilian family, nine of whom were symptomatic, were analyzed by NGS. One new mutation found uniquely in the nine symptomatic patients, p.Ala457Pro in the SERPING1 gene, was estimated as likely to be pathogenic (PolyPhen-2 software analysis) and is the main candidate to be responsible for HAE in these patients. Alterations identified in a few asymptomatic individuals but also found in almost all symptomatic patients, such as p.Ile197Met (HMWK), p.Glu298Asp (NOS3) and p.Gly354Glu (B2R), may also be involved in modulating patient-specific symptoms. This NGS gene panel has proven to be a valuable tool for a quick and accurate molecular diagnosis of HAE and efficient to indicate modulators of HAE symptoms.
Ethics and disasters in the work of Albert Schweitzer
Authors: Komenská Katarína
Published: January 2016

Traditional ethical frameworks are challenged in disaster settings as they are often too rigorous to be applied to such situations. Nonetheless, the role of moral theories in discussions on disasters should not be dismissed. Indeed, some of the ideas and concepts in traditional ethical frameworks and moral theories may be a source of inspiration in such debates. Therefore, the present paper presents the two main concepts in Albert Schweitzer’s philosophical thinking: the concept of cultural crisis and his understanding of ethics. These concepts form the basis of Schweitzer’s formulation of an ethics of the reverence for life as an answer to the cultural crisis and the need for a new ethics for a modern, humane civilisation. His thinking is reflected through the scope of disaster ethics and its potential to enrich discussions on disaster ethics is critically analysed.
Moral theory and disaster
Authors: Bilasová Viera , Smatanová Alexandra
Published: January 2016

Renewing the deontology tradition of moral obligation requires, especially in relation to catastrophe and disaster, a broader methodological perspective which would enable deontology to transcend its own limits. The demand for pluralistic research approaches brings with challenging requirements that have to be considered when shaping a hybrid moral theory that incorporates a proactive approach. The personalist approach to the individual, based on the principles of integrity, responsibility and solidarity and seeking the wellbeing of a person, may prove inspirational in shaping such a proactive approach.
A meshless method to the solution of an ill-posed problem
Authors: Rostamian Malihe , Shahrezaee Alimardan
Published: January 2016

In this paper, we consider an inverse heat conduction problem (IHCP). First, the existence, uniqueness and unstability solution of the inverse problem will be studied. Due to the ill-posedness of the inverse problem, we propose a meshless numerical approach based on basis function to solve this problem in the presence of noisy data. The Tikhonov regularization method with generalized discrepancy principle is applied to obtain a stable numerical approximation to the solution. The effectiveness of the algorithm is illustrated by some numerical examples.
Influence of composition on the structure and properties of SrO–Sb2O3–P2O5 low-melting sealing glasses
Authors: Nie Haining , Zhang Jingjing , Qi Yajun , Wang Zhiqiang , Lin Hai , Jiang Shuwen
Published: January 2016

SrO–Sb2O3–P2O5 glass system was prepared by high temperature melting method. The effects of Sb2O3 and P2O5 content on the structure, thermal behavior and chemical durability of the glasses were studied by infrared spectrometer, thermal dilatometer, differential thermal analyzer and constant temperature water bath heating. It can be concluded that the characteristic temperatures of the glasses increased firstly and then decreased with the increasing of Sb2O3 content, whereas the tendency of the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) varied inversely. The crystallization ability of the glasses was significantly increased and the water resistance was reduced for Sb2O3 content of 35 mol % and 40 mol %. The glasses with 20 mol %, 25 mol % and 30 mol % Sb2O3 showed better performance in every respect than the others and the glasses containing 25 mol % Sb2O3, characterized by the best performance, can be chosen as host glasses for further research.
Crystal structure of dichlorido[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)5′-([2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridin]-4′-yl)-[1,1′:3′,1′′-terphenyl]-4,4′′-dicarboxylato]zinc(II), C39H31Cl2N3O6Zn
Authors: Li Yaping , Sun Dajun , Ming Julia , Su Guanfang
Published: January 2016

C39H31Cl2N3O6Zn, monoclinic, C2/c, a = 20.7287(17) Å, b = 14.4602(11) Å, c = 11.2765(9) Å, β = 90.0°, V = 3380.0(5) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt
(F) = 0.0487, wR
ref
(F
2
) = 0.1334, T = 293 K.
Internal quantum efficiency improvement of InGaN/GaN multiple quantum well green light-emitting diodes
Authors: Zhou Q. , Xu M. , Wang H.
Published: January 2016

In recent years, GaN-based light-emitting diode (LED) has been widely used in various applications, such as RGB lighting system, full-colour display and visible-light communication. However, the internal quantum efficiency (IQE) of green LEDs is significantly lower than that of other visible spectrum LED. This phenomenon is called “green gap”. This paper briefly describes the physical mechanism of the low IQE for InGaN/GaN multiple quantum well (MQW) green LED at first. The IQE of green LED is limited by the defects and the internal electric field in MQW. Subsequently, we discuss the recent progress in improving the IQE of green LED in detail. These strategies can be divided into two categories. Some of these methods were proposed to enhance crystal quality of InGaN/GaN MQW with high In composition and low density of defects by modifying the growth conditions. Other methods focused on increasing electron-hole wave function overlap by eliminating the polarization effect.
Optimization of microwave-vacuum drying
processing parameters on the physical properties
of dried Saskatoon berries
Authors: Meda Venkatesh , Mitra Pranabendu , Lee Jong Hyeouk , Chang Kyu Seob
Published: January 2016

The objective of this study is to optimize the
microwave-vacuum drying parameters (microwave power,
drying time and fruit load) on the physical properties of
dried Saskatoon berries. Response surface methodology
combined with central composite rotatable design was
used to observe the effect of microwave-vacuum drying
processing variables and optimize the drying conditions
for the physical properties as response variables (moisture
content, rehydration ratio, hardness, L value and
total color difference) of the microwave-vacuum dried
Saskatoon berries. The response variables were effectively
modeled as the function of independent variables for
the regression as well as response surface modeling.
The regression and response surface modeling indicated
that increasing microwave power and drying time and
deceasing fruit load decreased moisture content but
increased rehydration ratio, hardness, L value and total
color difference of the microwave-vacuum dried Saskatoon
berries. Also, the numerical combining with graphical
optimization indicated that microwave power (5.8 –
6.5 kW), drying time (52-59 min) and fruit load (10-10.25
Kg) were very effective to improve the studied physical
properties of the dried Saskatoon berries. The findings
are expected to be helpful for the process development of
commercial scale microwave-vacuum drying of Saskatoon
berries within the experimental range.
Institutionalization Of Residential Property Management In Poland
Authors: Nalepka Adam
Published: January 2016

The management of residential properties has its specificity which primarily arises from their constant inhabitation by users, which requires the permanent provision of specific services to flats. This specificity is also significantly influenced by legal regulations which residential real estates are subject to, which vary according to the various forms of ownership and types of residential units.

This paper pays special attention to the organizational and legal forms applicable in residential property management in Poland.

The undertaken attempt to find a comprehensive approach to the problem of the institutionalization of residential property management in Poland is a good starting point for in-depth research into the effectiveness and efficiency of individual institutional forms.
Leiturgía – Ort der musiké: Plädoyer für eine Perspektive auf Kirchen-Musik als heteromodales Ereignis
Authors: Leonhardmair Teresa
Published: January 2016

The meaning of music exceeds the mere acoustic noise. Liturgy clarifies that fact. Focusing aesthetic modes music is considered as defined by the ancient Greek term musiké, back then the union of movement/dance, sound, poetry. As performance musiké correlates with liturgy (performance as well) in a special way. The bodily and transcendent dimensions of musiké arise in liturgy – something performative, i.e. evolving from doing. Liturgy and music are connected with bodily presence (incarnation) and movement – the fundament of life. Both corporal actions and expressive dance in liturgy exist as a form of musiké. Using the example of resonance, listening, polyaisthesis, time/space it becomes apparent that musiké is movens, confronting us with the alien, carrying us to foreign spaces. Leiturgía is a specific aesthetic site where church music opens peculiar the human dimension of musiké. Our society is in need of such places.
CREST Syndrome - a Limited Form of Systemic Scleroderma: a Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Paravina Mirjana , Stanojević Milenko , Spalević Ljiljana , Ljubisavljević Dragana , Zlatanović Zorana , Popović Danijela
Published: January 2016

Systemic scleroderma (SSc) is a multisystem disease with microvascular abnormalities, autoimmune disorders, excessive collagen production and deposition, and fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. According to the simplest, though incomplete classification, there are two forms of SSc: diffuse and limited (formerly acrosclerosis). CREST syndrome is a subtype of limited SSc, characterized by: calcinosis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia. We present a patient with all the features of the CREST syndrome, which appeared at the age of 43 and lasted for 23 years. The patient presented with a gradual development of symptoms during the first ten years, from Raynaud’s phenomenon, skin sclerosis, calcinosis, telangiectasia, and esophageal dysmotility. The diagnosis was based on clinical findings and relevant diagnostic procedures. The article presents a literature review on the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, various attempts at classification, diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic modalities.

When classifying systemic scleroderma into two main types — diffuse and limited, with CREST syndrome as a variant of the latter, it should be pointed out that both types represent clinical forms of systemic sclerosis, share similar visceral involvement, laboratory abnormalities and course which is variable, as was the case in our patient.
The Incidence of Gonorrhea in Belgrade in the Period 2010 - 2014
Authors: Bjekić Milan , Vlajinac Hristina , Begović-Vuksanović Biljana
Published: January 2016

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that in 2008 there were 106.1 million newly registered cases of gonorrhea among adults worldwide. Of these cases, 3.4 million were in the WHO European Region. In the European Union and European Economic Area, the overall incidence of reported cases was 15.3 per 100.000 population in 2012; the highest rate (45.4 per 100.000) was observed in the United Kingdom, while low rates (<5 per 100.000) were generally reported in the Central and Eastern Europe. In 2012, low incidence of gonorrhea (1.49/100.000) was reported in Serbia, as well.

The purpose of this study was to report on the epidemiology of gonorrhea in a Belgrade population (about 1.5 million inhabitants) during the period 2010 - 2014, and to discuss data on gonorrhea rates in the European Union.

In Serbia it is mandatory to report gonorrhea, and all reports of culture-proved gonorrhea are sent to the City Institute for Public Health in Belgrade. These reports were used as the source for data analysis of gonorrhea incidence. Incidence rates were calculated using data from the 2011 population census in Serbia for Belgrade population. Age-adjusted annual incidence rates were carried out by a direct method using the “world population” as a standard.

During the 2010 - 2014 period, the average gonorrhea incidence in Belgrade population was 9.2 per 100.000 in men, and 1.9 per 100.000 in women. The incidence was highest in men and women aged 20 - 29 years. In all age groups gonorrhea incidence was higher in men than in women, the average male/female ratio being 4.8. In both sexes, the incidence of gonorrhea was highest in persons who had never married, with secondary education and unemployed. Out of 357 men with gonorrhea, 92 (25.77%) were self-reported homosexuals.
Significance of Discriminant Analysis in Prediction of Pregnancy in IVF Treatment
Authors: Milewska Anna Justyna , Jankowska Dorota , Cwalina Urszula , Citko Dorota , Więsak Teresa , Acacio Brian , Milewski Robert
Published: January 2016

Many factors play an important role in prediction of infertility treatment outcome (for example, female age and quality of oocytes or embryos are the most important prognostic factors concerning positive IVF outcome). The purpose of this study was to identify a set of variables that could fulfill criteria for prediction of pregnancy in IVF patients through the application of data mining – using the discriminant analysis method. The principle of this method is to establish a set of rules that allows one to place multi-dimensional objects into one of two analyzed groups (pregnant or not pregnant). Six hundred and ten IVF cycles were included in the analysis and the following variables were taken into consideration: female age, number and quality of retrieved oocytes, number and quality of embryos, number of transferred embryos, and outcome of treatment. Discriminant analysis allowed for the creation of a model with a 51.22% correctness of prediction to achieve pregnancy during IVF treatment and with 74.07% correctly predicted failure of pregnancy. Therefore, the created model is more suitable for the prediction of a negative outcome (lack of pregnancy) during IVF treatment and offers an option for adjustments to be made during infertility treatment.
The Use of the Health Disparities Calculator in Analysis of the Lung Cancer Burden in Urban and Rural Populations in the Świętokrzyskie Province (Poland): 1999–2010
Authors: Krzyżak Michalina , Piotrowska Katarzyna , Maślach Dominik , Sowa Paweł , Pędziński Bartosz , Macek Paweł , Karczewski Jan
Published: January 2016

The purpose of the study was a comparative analysis of the burden of lung cancer in urban and rural areas in the Świętokrzyskie Province in the years 1999–2010. The material for the study accounted for information about the number of new cases of lung cancer obtained from the Świętokrzyskie Cancer Registration Office in Kielce and data from the Central Statistical Office concerning the number of deaths due to lung cancer in the years 1999–2010. Crude and age-standardized incidence, mortality, and potential years of life lost rates were calculated separately for groups of men and women in urban and rural areas. A comparative analysis of coefficients in urban and rural areas based on Rate Ratio (RR) and Rate Difference (RD) was performed by using the Health Disparities Calculator. The average annual incidence of lung cancer among men was 18% lower in the urban population than in the rural, while the mortality rate was 16% lower. For women, the incidence and mortality rates were higher in urban areas as opposed to rural areas – by 48% and 54% respectively. The comparative analysis of the burden of lung cancer showed great diversity between urban and rural populations in the Świętokrzyskie Province.
The Development And Implementation Of A Concept To Permanent Reduction Of Noise Pollution In Production Taking Into Account The Legal And Economic Framework Conditions
Authors: Zaušková Lucia , Czán Andrej , Babík Ondrej , Piešová Marianna
Published: January 2016

Article deals with the issue of reducing noise impact in real conditions of industrial production. The solution includes measurements and calculations of noise level the person is exposed to and developing proposals for effective reduction of noise levels at the specific workplace. When assessing noise levels and design to reduce it to an acceptable level we will consider the legal, safety and economic conditions.
Austempered Ductile Iron Machining
Authors: Pilc Jozef , Šajgalík Michal , Holubják Jozef , Piešová Marianna , Zaušková Lucia , Babík Ondrej , Kuždák Viktor , Rákoci Jozef
Published: January 2016

This article deals with the machining of cast iron. In industrial practice, Austempered Ductile Iron began to be used relatively recently. ADI is ductile iron that has gone through austempering to get improved properties, among which we can include strength, wear resistance or noise damping. This specific material is defined also by other properties, such as high elasticity, ductility and endurance against tenigue, which are the properties, that considerably make the tooling characteristic worse.
Residual Stress Examination In Surface Layers Turned By Auto-Rotary Tool
Authors: Struharňanský Jozef , Stančeková Dana , Martikáň Anton , Varga Daniel , Kuždál Viktor , Rákoci Jozef
Published: January 2016

In this article, unconventional kinematics of turning is examined with the aim on influence of cutting parameters on surface layers residual stress. The auto-rotary cutting tool prototype for turning was developed, designed and constructed at the University of Zilina. The tool is made of high speed steel. Residual stress examination of material 100Cr6 was performed by non-destructive measuring method of X-ray diffraction. This method is able to determine normal and shear stress conditions without damaging the examined sample.
Modular Systems Of Fixation And Position Jigs In The Production Process For Products And Systems
Authors: Babík Ondrej , Šajgalík Michal , Zaušková Lucia , Czán Andrej
Published: January 2016

The project deals with design and implementation of adjustment onto mounting tables in the automotive industry. Manual control system of the jigs is replaced by a pneumatic system. Advantages of the pneumatic system are eliminating service side-time, improving work flow and increasing safety and ergonomics at work. Thanks to higher effectivity of the work process, manpower can be used in other work positions.
Testing Of Choiced Ceramics Cutting Tools At Irregular Interrupted Cut
Authors: Kyncl Ladislav , Malotová Šárka , Nováček Pavel , Nicielnik Henryk , Šoková Dagmar , Hemžský Pavel , Pitela David , Holubjak Jozef
Published: January 2016

This article discusses the test of removable ceramic cutting inserts during machining irregular interrupted cut. Tests were performed on a lathe, with the preparation which simulated us the interrupted cut. By changing the number of plates mounted in a preparation it simulate us a regular or irregular interrupted cut. When with four plates it was regular interrupted cut, the remaining three variants were already irregular cut. It was examined whether it will have the irregular interrupted cutting effect on the insert and possibly how it will change life of inserts during irregular interrupted cut (variable delay between shocks).
New Species Of Cumacea Crustacea (Peracarida) From Mediterranean Coast Of Morocco Collected By The Expedition “Atlas 2007”
Authors: Petrescu Iorgu
Published: January 2016

A small collection of Cumacea collected from the Mediterranean coast of Morocco by the “Atlas 2007” expedition was made available for study. Seven species were found: Bodotria scorpioides (Montagu, 1804), Iphinoe adrianae n. sp., I. trispinosa (Goodsir, 1843), Vaunthompsonia cristata Bate, 1858, Cumella razvani n. sp., Nannastacus atlanticus (Băcescu & Muradian, 1972) and Pseudocuma ciliatum Sars, 1879. Two new species are described and new locality records for the other five species are documented.
First Record Of Meroplius Fukuharai (Iwasa 1984) (Diptera: Sepsidae) On Romanian Territory
Authors: Iancu Lavinia , Purcarea Cristina
Published: January 2016

The present study represents the first report on the presence of Meroplius fukuharai (Diptera: Sepsidae) in Romania. The research area was located in Bucharest. Meroplius fukuharai was recorded during an experiment for investigating necrophagous insect species dynamics. Adult specimens were sampled during the summer (August 2013) from swine carcasses at the beginning of the advanced decay stage. The species had a sporadic occurrence, only four male specimens being sampled and identified both morphologically and genetically during the four-month survey. The recorded environmental parameters during the sampling period showed an air temperature of 28-33°C and a relative humidity of 53-57%. This report on the presence of M. fukuharai in Romania leads to the expansion of its known distribution range in the South Eastern part of Europe.
The First Report Of Steppe Polecat (Mustela Eversmanii Lesson, 1827) Documented In Moldova (Romania)
Authors: Ion Constantin , Donisan Loredana , Şuşnea Diana-Elena
Published: January 2016

The Steppe Polecat lives in Europe, in a variety of relatively dry habitats. Its distribution is not sufficiently known in Romania. On the 22nd of February, 2014 we found a dead specimen of Steppe Polecat, north from Bucecea city. This is the first report of Steppe Polecat for North-East Romania.
Optimization Of Curved Plated Structures With The Finite Strip And Finite Element Methods
Authors: Balogh Bence , Lógó János
Published: January 2016

The aim of this study is to compare two available numerical tools for solving of partial differential equations for the optimal design of structures. In the past years numerous methods were developed for topology optimization, from these we have adopted the optimality criteria (OC) approach. The main idea is that we state the optimal conditions, that the minimizer has to fulfil at the end of an iterative proves. This method however is not a general one, only advantageous in the case of separable problems, but comes with fast speed, easy programming, and a relative insensitivity of computational time to the number of variables. In the paper we suggest a new method for the elimination of a numerical error, the so called ‘checkerboard pattern’. In the presented examples we applied one loading case and an elastic material behaviour. The cost function is the net weight of the structure and upper bound of the compliance is set as the optimality constraint.
Static And Dynamic Characteristics Of Waste Ceramic Aggregate Fibre Reinforced Concrete
Authors: Cichocki Krzysztof , Domski Jacek , Katzer Jacek , Ruchwa Mariusz
Published: January 2016

There are multiple obstacles associated both with technology and properties of waste ceramic aggregate concrete preventing its wide production and application. In the research programme these limitations were addressed through utilizing steel fibre reinforcement and the phenomenon of internal curing. After laboratory tests of mechanical properties a numerical analysis of composites in question was conducted.
Numerical Analysis Of Buckling Of Von Mises Planar Truss
Authors: Kalina Martin
Published: January 2016

A computational algorithm of a discrete model of von Mises planar steel truss is presented. The structure deformation is evaluated by seeking the minimal potential energy. The critical force invented by mathematical solution was compared with solution by computer algorithm. Symmetric and asymmetric effects of initial shape of geometric imperfection of axis of struts are used in model. The shapes of buckling of von Mises planar truss of selected vertical displacement of top joint are shown.
Influence Of Damping On FRF Of Vehicle Computing Model
Authors: Melcer Jozef
Published: January 2016

Frequency Response Function (FRF) characterizes the response of dynamic system in frequency domain. Its shape is dependent on the property of analyzed system, especially on damping. The damping neglecting during the calculation of frequency response causes that the Power Response Factors have the character of discrete spectral lines at points of natural frequencies of the vehicle computing model.
X-Ray Investigation And Modelling Of Steel Fibres In Self-Compacting Concrete
Authors: Ponikiewski Tomasz , Gołaszewski Jacek
Published: January 2016

The paper presents an analysis of cross-sections of beams made of Steel Fiber Reinforced High Performance Self-Compacting Concrete (SFRHPSCC). The analysis was performed by two methods, using our own computer program (destructive method), and computed tomography (non-destructive method). Statistical analysis showed that the orientation of the fibers exhibit exponential distribution. The tests confirmed the correct formation of concrete, maintaining the uniformity of steel fibre distribution.
Effects Of Specimen Size And Crack Depth Ratio On Calibration Curves For Modified Compact Tension Specimens
Authors: Seitl Stanislav , Viszlay Viliam , Cifuentes Hector , Canteli Alfonso
Published: January 2016

The compact tension (CT) test is frequently used to determine fracture properties of metallic materials, such as fracture energy, fracture toughness, crack propagation rate and J-R curves. In the case of cement based composites, a modified compact tension (MCT) specimen can be advantageously used due to the negligible stress concentration arising around the pulling dowel pins during the test. In this work, finite element calculations are used to determine the calibrations curves for the stress intensity factorK, COD, CMOD and CMOD(4), needed for an accurate determination of the fracture parameters, as a function of the ratioa/W. Nominal diameters are selected according to the used core bits between 50 mm and 300 mm.
Im Visier: Die NS-Vergangenheit westdeutscher Intellektueller
Authors: Schildt Axel
Published: January 2016

Vorspann

„Vergangenheitsbewältigung“ war in den 1950er und 1960er Jahren eine Sache aufgeklärter Geister. Wirklich? Axel Schildt, renommierter Historiker aus Hamburg, entdeckte eine Variante der besonderen Art, die nach 1945 der NS-affine Schriftsteller und Publizist Kurt Ziesel erfand. Ziesel, später Geschäftsführer der „Deutschland- Stiftung“, griff bevorzugt liberale, aber auch konservative Intellektuelle mit belasteter Vergangenheit an, die nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg einflussreiche Positionen in Presse und Rundfunk erlangten, ohne ihre Verstrickungen im „Dritten Reich“ thematisiert zu haben. Ziesels ebenso infame wie gut dokumentierte Angriffe fanden viel Beifall bei Vertriebenenverbänden und Teilen der CSU, während die Betroffenen und ihre Netzwerke ratlos waren und keine angemessene Antwort fanden, wie Axel Schildt eindrucksvoll zeigen kann.
Wie autonom regierte Vichy?
Authors: Mayer Michael
Published: January 2016

Vorspann

Am 3. Oktober 1940 erließ die semiautonome Regierung des sogenannten État Français, des teilweise besetzten Frankreichs unter der Führung von Philippe Pétain und Pierre Laval, ein antisemitisches „Judenstatut“. Entsprang dies der ureigenen Initiative Vichys oder war es das Resultat eines Wechselspiels mit entsprechenden Planungen der deutschen Besatzungsmacht, die nur wenig später umgesetzt wurden? Michael Mayer verteidigt seine Auffassung, dass ersteres zutrifft, gegen die kritischen Einwände von Tal Bruttmann, Laurent Joly und Barbara Lambauer.
SACER, SACROSANCTUS, and LEGES SACRATAE
Authors: Pellam Gregory
Published: January 2016

This paper offers a challenge to the conventional view of the lex sacrata which the Romans believed to have accompanied the establishment of the plebeian tribunate. According to most scholars, the lex sacrata was not technically a lex (law), but was rather an oath sworn by the plebs, enjoining them to protect the persons of the tribunes and to punish with death anyone who should harm the holders of this office. Originally it was only this oath that gave the tribunes their power, which developed into a true office of the Roman state only gradually. This interpretation serves as one of the major props in the widely-held interpretation of the early Roman Republic as being characterized by a “struggle of the orders” in which the plebeians formed a revolutionary “state within the state,” separate and distinct from the legitimate state, which was controlled by the patricians. By reexamining the sources for the traditional interpretation of the lex sacrata, this paper shows that all of the evidence suggests that the lex sacrata which guaranteed the inviolability of the plebeian tribunes was, in fact, a law of the Roman community, and that there is little if any support for the “oath” interpretation. With this understanding, a major prop in the communis opinio about the early Republic is undermined. Finally, the paper offers an alternative hypothesis for the role of leges sacratae in the development of the Republic.
“Wolf’s Justice”: The Iliadic Doloneia and the Semiotics of Wolves
Authors: Steiner D.
Published: January 2016

This article treats representations of the wolf in the Greek archaic and early classical literary and visual sources (with glances forward to later accounts). Using a close reading of the Iliadic Doloneia as a point of departure, it argues that wolves in myth, fable, and other modes of discourse, as well as in the early artistic tradition, regularly serve as a means of signaling the loss of distinctions that occurs when friend turns into foe and an erstwhile philos or “second self” betrays one of his kind. Prominent in the discussion are two further issues: the generic confusion or oscillation that characterizes so many textual and artistic versions of the tale, as well as the loss of distinction between two roles that normative representations more regularly contrast, those of warrior and hunter, martial victim and animal prey. Within the Doloneia, warfare proves indistinguishable from the hunt.
İŞLETMELERDE İŞ AHLAKI
Authors: Bektaş Çetin
Published: January 2016

Toplumu oluşturan bireylerin hak ve yükümlülüklerinin, davranışlarının ölçülü hale getirilmesi amacıyla belli kurallar konulmaktadır ve o kurallara herkesin uyması zorunludur. Her bireyin yaşama hakkı, davranışlarını sınırlamayı zorunlu hale getirir. Endüstrileşme ile birlikte iş yaşamındaki faaliyetler karmaşık hale gelmiştir ve bu nedenle zaman zaman hak ihlalleri ortaya çıkmaktadır. Yasaların yanında, insanların vicdanlarına ve moral dünyalarına hitap edilmesi ile hak ihlallerinin engellenebilmesi mümkündür. Bu nedenle ahlak, iş ahlakı, iş ahlakının iş yaşamına etkisi son derece önem kazanmaktadır. Günümüz iş yaşamında etkinlik ve verimliliğin sağlanması kendi kültürümüze özgü iş ahlakı değerleri ve modern dünyanın evrensel değerlerinin bütünleştirilmesi ve bu sayede sinerji elde edilmesi ile mümkündür. Bu çalışmada, temelleri 13. yy. a kadar giden ahilik kurumu, ahiliğin temeli olan fütüvvetçilik  incelenmektedir.
Inexpensive Computation of the Inverse of the Genomic Relationship Matrix in Populations with Small Effective Population Size
Authors: Misztal Ignacy
Published: January 2016

Many computations with SNP data including genomic evaluation, parameter estimation, and genome-wide association studies use an inverse of the genomic relationship matrix. The cost of a regular inversion is cubic and is prohibitively expensive for large matrices. Recent studies in cattle demonstrated that the inverse can be computed in almost linear time by recursion on any subset of ∼10,000 individuals. The purpose of this study is to present a theory of why such a recursion works and its implication for other populations. Assume that, because of a small effective population size, the additive information in a genotyped population has a small dimensionality, even with a very large number of SNP markers. That dimensionality is visible as a limited number of effective SNP effects, independent chromosome segments, or the rank of the genomic relationship matrix. Decompose a population arbitrarily into core and noncore individuals, with the number of core individuals equal to that dimensionality. Then, breeding values of noncore individuals can be derived by recursions on breeding values of core individuals, with coefficients of the recursion computed from the genomic relationship matrix. A resulting algorithm for the inversion called “algorithm for proven and young” (APY) has a linear computing and memory cost for noncore animals. Noninfinitesimal genetic architecture can be accommodated through a trait-specific genomic relationship matrix, possibly derived from Bayesian regressions. For populations with small effective population size, the inverse of the genomic relationship matrix can be computed inexpensively for a very large number of genotyped individuals.
Teologia, filosofia e ciência
Authors: Almeida Rogério Miranda de
Published: January 2016

O objetivo principal deste ensaio é mostrar as vicissitudes e ambiguidades que marcaram as relações entre fé e razão, fé e ciência, ao longo da tradição cristã. Com efeito, três foram as tendências principais que caracterizaram essa relação: uma tendência que vê uma identificação ou equivalência entre essas duas esferas do saber; uma outra que, pelo contrário, as considera irremediavelmente antagônicas entre si, e, finalmente, uma tendência mediana, que reivindica umacomplementariedade ou uma ajuda mútua entre fé e razão. Um fator particular que virá acirrar e intensificar essas relações ocorrerá a partir do século 12, quando a teologia adquirirá o estatuto de ciência e, sobretudo, ao longo do século 13, com a fundação das universidades e a entrada em cena de Aristóteles na escolástica latina.