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Geographical Indications and Traditional Specialities: Case Study of Poland
Authors: Oleksiuk Inga , Werenowska Agnieszka
Published: January 2019

The contemporary development of rural areas requires verified agricultural production and support for manufacturing of traditional and regional high-quality products. The aim of the research described in this article has been to assess customer awareness of these products and to identify the features attributed to them in view of existing legal regulations. A catalogue of currently binding regulations has been established, taking account of their axiological assumptions, and results of a survey have been analysed. An assessment of the law functioning in this area has allowed the conclusion that a simplification of the existing regulations and procedures is needed. This is the precondition for the axiological assumptions of the said regulations to be fulfilled. The weight of the discussed subject has been proven by the results of the conducted survey: 93% of the respondents declared buying the described products. The quality of the products, as well as the respondents’ pride in the indigenous culinary tradition, were the main reason for their choice (54%). Examining the laws in the discussed area requires adoption of an interdisciplinary axiological perspective.
Zatrudnienie a intensywność rolnictwa państw Unii Europejskiej
Authors: Ossowska Luiza , Janiszewska Dorota
Published: January 2019

Celem artykułu jest omówienie zatrudnienia w kontekście intensywności w rolnictwie państw Unii Europejskiej na podstawie wybranych cech. Analizę przeprowadzono dla 2016 roku. Badanie przeprowadzono za pomocą analizy skupień. Do analizy przyjęto następujące cechy diagnostyczne: udział ludności czynnej zawodowo w rolnictwie z niskim poziomem wykształcenia w całkowitej liczbie ludności czynnej zawodowo (%), udział ludności zatrudnionej w rolnictwie w ludności zatrudnionej ogółem (%), produktywność pracy w rolnictwie (EUR/AWU), udział wartości dodanej dostarczanej przez sektor rolniczy (%), udział użytków rolnych zarządzanych przez gospodarstwa o dużej intensywności w użytkach rolnych ogółem (%) oraz średnia ekonomiczna wielkość gospodarstw (SO/gospodarstwo w EUR). W wyniku zastosowania analizy skupień podzielono badane państwa na cztery grupy. Zgodnie z wynikami w państwach o wysokim poziomie zatrudnienia w rolnictwie zwykle mniejszy jest udział wartości dodanej dostarczanej przez sektor rolniczy. Natomiast w państwach o niższym udziale zatrudnionych w rolnictwie intensywność rolnictwa jest z reguły większa.
Regionalizacja produkcji zwierzęcej na świecie
Authors: Rokicki Tomasz , Golonko Magdalena , Perkowska Aleksandra
Published: January 2019

Celem głównym badań była ocena regionalizacji produkcji zwierzęcej na świecie oraz występującym w tym aspekcie zmian. W artykule przedstawiono wartość produkcji zwierzęcej w regionach świata określanych przez kontynenty. Źródłem materiałów były dane z FAOSTAT. Okres badań dotyczył lat 2007-2016. Wartość światowej produkcji zwierzęcej stale wzrastała. Jedynie w momencie kryzysu gospodarczego w 2009 roku oraz w latach 2014-2015 zaobserwowano spadki we wszystkich obszarach. Stwierdzono dużą koncentrację produkcji zwierzęcej, która była skupiona w Azji i Europie. Następowało stopniowe przenoszenie produkcji z Europy i Ameryki Północnej do Azji i Ameryki Południowej. Prawidłowości te zostały potwierdzone również przy analizie poszczególnych grup produktów zwierzęcych, jak mięso, mleko i jaja. Jednocześnie stwierdzono bardzo dużą koncentrację i występowanie dużego zróżnicowania produkcji zwierzęcej w regionach. Dysproporcje wzrastały szybciej w przypadku produkcji jaj i mięsa niż mleka.
Rola wspólnej polityki rolnej w kreowaniu dochodów gospodarstw rolnych w Unii Europejskiej w kontekście zrównoważenia ekonomiczno-społecznego
Authors: Stępień Sebastian , Guth Marta , Smędzik-Ambroży Katarzyna
Published: January 2019

Celem publikacji jest określenie wpływu subsudiów wspólnej polityki rolnej (WPR) na poziom ekonomicznego i społecznego zrównoważenia gospodarstw rolnych w krajach Unii Europejskiej. Zakres przestrzenny obejmuje wszystkie kraje UE, a zakres czasowy lata 2005-2015. Główna konkluzja stanowi, iż dzięki wsparciu w ramach WPR średnie dochody gospodarstw rolnych zbliżają się do przeciętnych dochodów w sektorach pozarolniczych, jednak dystrybucja wsparcia dla gospodarstw rolnych jest nierówna względem ich siły ekonomicznej. To prowadzi do wzrostu dysparytetu dochodów pomiędzy małymi, średnimi i dużymi podmiotami. Innymi słowy, unijna polityka rolna poprawia ogólny poziom zrównoważenia ekonomicznego rolnictwa, ale nie spełnia kreterium zrównoważenia społecznego (w tym ujęciu rozumianego przez pryzmat bardziej równomiernej dystrybucji dochodów). Z tego punktu widzenia można stwierdzić, iż wsparcie rolnictwa w ramach WPR powinno być kontynuowane, aby zapobiec deprywacji dochodów rolniczych względem otoczenia, jednakże struktura tego wsparcia musi być zmieniona w kierunku bardziej sprawiedliwego podziału funduszy.
Produkcja mleka ekologicznego w Polsce. Koncentracja czy rozproszenie?
Authors: Bednarz Jacek , Zuba-Ciszewska Maria
Published: January 2019

W produkcji ekologicznego mleka w Polsce specjalizują się regiony o niewielkim udziale w produkcji tego surowca ogółem w kraju. Pomiar koncentracji stanowi jedno z kluczowych zagadnień w badaniach nad ekonomicznymi strukturami zjawisk rynkowych. Celem pracy było zbadanie stopnia koncentracji rynku mleka ekologicznego na tle rynku mleka ogółem, a także próba odpowiedzi na pytanie o możliwość wskazania regionów specjalizujących się w produkcji mleka ekologicznego. Badanie przeprowadzono przy pomocy klasycznego indeksu Herfindahla-Hirschmana oraz zmodyfikowanej wersji formuły metody unitaryzacji zerowanej. Uzyskane wyniki wskazują na umiarkowany stopień koncentracji rynku mleka ekologicznego. Jednocześnie, przy wykorzystaniu metody z zakresu porządkowania liniowego, możliwa jest jednoznaczna identyfikacja regionów, w których produkcja mleka ekologicznego ma większe znaczenie ekonomiczne.
Spadek cen ropy naftowej w gospodarce światowej – główne przyczyny i konsekwencje. Analiza na przykładzie okresu 2014/2015
Authors: Bogołębska Joanna
Published: January 2019

Celem artykułu jest analiza determinant i konsekwencji spadku cen ropy naftowej w okresie 2014/2015. Epizody te są słabiej opisane w literaturze przedmiotu, w porównaniu do okresów wzrostu, zarówno na gruncie badań teoretycznych, jak i empirycznych. Wynika to z mniejszej częstotliwości występowania okresów spadku cen, jak i oczekiwanych w mniejszym stopniu negatywnych konsekwencji. Doświadczenia lat 2014/2015 wykazują, że także okres spadku cen surowca ma negatywne konsekwencje, przede wszystkim dla eksporterów, ale także dla importerów oraz gospodarki globalnej. W artykule wykorzystano zasadniczo dwa obszerne raporty międzynarodowych instytucji: Banku Światowego i Międzynarodowego Funduszu Walutowego oraz dokonano przeglądu literatury światowej. Zwrócono uwagę na dylematy krajów eksporterów z wyborem odpowiedniej polityki dostosowawczej, w tym rolę polityki fiskalnej i kursowej, oraz reformy strukturalne w zarządzaniu powstałą nierównowagą zewnętrzną i fiskalną tej grupy krajów.
Innovative Tools and Techniques as a Factor Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises in the Agri-Food Sector
Authors: Jarzębowski Sebastian , Bezat Natalia
Published: January 2019

The goal of the paper was to focus on the agri-food sector from a perspective of innovation. In the article, the current situation related to innovative tools and techniques identified in the agri-food sector was presented. The attention was focused on the benefits resulting from the application of innovative solutions in three areas: food safety, mechatronics, and packaging design. The empirical part of the paper includes a description and a summary of case studies on innovations implementations conducted within the framework of the Interreg I-CON project.
Out-of-Market Agricultural Property Trading in Poland
Authors: Klusek Tomasz
Published: January 2019

In the category of land property, the Civil Code specifies agricultural property. Similarly to other real property, they can be traded in the form of transfer of the ownership title, which occurs on commercial terms or with such terms excluded. In this study, out-of-market transactions with agricultural property. On the basis of the available data, changes in the figures, structure and regional differentiation of such transactions were presented. Attention was also paid to why such changes occurred.
Wpływ wybranych źródeł informacji na poziom wiedzy konsumentów o dziczyźnie
Authors: Kwiecińska Katarzyna , Gębski Jerzy , Kosicka-Gębska Małgorzata
Published: January 2019

Zakres informacji, jakie posiada konsument, wpływa na przebieg procesu decyzyjnego podczas zakupu żywności. Istotne jest, by konsument otrzymywał dane i wiadomości odpowiadające jego potrzebom. Za cel niniejszej pracy obrano wskazanie głównych źródeł informacji, z jakich korzystają konsumenci dziczyzny w Polsce. Określono także zakres informacji istotnych dla osób dokonujących zakupu i konsumpcji dziczyzny. Stwierdzono, że Internet jest głównym medium dla najmłodszych respondentów w wieku od 25 do 35 lat, ale także dla grupy najstarszej (powyżej 55 roku życia). W odniesieniu do ogółu próby badanej, jako najczęściej wykorzystywane źródło informacji wskazano etykiety na produktach. Tematyka najbardziej pożądanych przez konsumentów informacji obejmowała: termin przydatności do spożycia, cenę oraz pochodzenie dziczyzny. W oparciu o uzyskane wyniki możliwe jest opracowanie zaleceń dotyczących sposobu przygotowania materiałów informacyjnych promujących dziczyznę.
Przyjazdy turystów zagranicznych do Polski oraz ich wydatki w latach 2014-2017 – charakterystyka i perspektywy rozwoju
Authors: Łukasiewicz Katarzyna
Published: January 2019

Turyści zagraniczni bardzo chętnie wybierają Polskę jako cel swojej podróży. Celem artykułu jest zaprezentowanie charakterystyki przyjazdów turystów zagranicznych do Polski z uwzględnieniem ich wydatków. Wykorzystując dane pochodzące z Ministerstwa Sportu i Turystyki, Głównego Urzędu Statystycznego oraz Narodowego Banku Polskiego przedstawiono liczbę i cele przyjazdów, długość pobytu oraz wykorzystywaną bazę noclegową. W dalszej części opracowania przedstawiono zróżnicowanie wydatków turystów zagranicznych w Polsce z uwzględnieniem przeciętnych wydatków na osobę oraz na dzień pobytu. Zaprezentowano również analizę SWOT, która określa siły i słabości turystyki przyjazdowej oraz szanse i zagrożenia związane z jej rozwojem. Z przeprowadzonej analizy wynika, że przyjazdy turystów zagranicznych wzrosły w 2017 roku o 14,1% w porównaniu do roku 2014. Największe wydatki na osobę wśród turystów zagranicznych odnotowano w przypadku turystów z krajów zamorskich, Skandynawii oraz Niemiec. Najmniej zaś wydali turyści zagraniczni z Czeskiej Republiki, Słowacji, czy Białorusi. W ramach przedstawionej analizy SWOT można stwierdzić, iż szanse rozwoju turystyki przyjazdowej do Polski opierają się głównie na takich czynnikach jak m.in.: położenie, różnorodność, coraz wyższa jakość usług, pozytywne wrażenia wracających z Polski, czy wykorzystanie marek miast (Warszawa, Kraków, Wrocław, Gdańsk).
John Stillé, Jr.: Accounting Records of a Successful 18th Century Philadelphia Merchant
Authors: Flesher Dale L. , Almand Andrew D. , Barfitt Laurie A.
Published: January 2019

The examination of John Stillé, Jr.'s accounting and business records from his early career in the late 18th century uncovers historical and economic events of the day and how these events impacted the business of a merchant. While each ledger and waste book tells a story of its own, each book also corroborates the story of the others. Stillé's accounting records are described and compared with bookkeeping practices of the time. Even the dual-currency preprinted books and the recordings therein are unusual. As such, this paper represents a microhistory of an important Philadelphia merchant of the 1790s and his attempts at record keeping. A knowledgeable and organized approach to accounting and bookkeeping plausibly played a role in the success Stillé enjoyed in his occupation and his interactions with noted and wealthy citizens of Philadelphia, including at least one signer of the Declaration of Independence and the U. S. Constitution.
Developing Bridges Center Grant Proposal: A Budgeting Case for a Nonprofit Organization
Authors: Albritton Bonnie R. , Hartsfield Florence , Holmes Amy Foshee , Kappmeyer Charles
Published: January 2019

The case study introduces the challenges and unique accounting needs of nonprofit organizations, particularly in budget preparation and the grant proposal process. The case is designed for courses that focus on not-for-profit accounting or managerial accounting. As students are becoming more interested in social responsibility, this case provides an opportunity for students to develop a deeper understanding of budgeting concepts by introducing a nonprofit perspective into the budgeting material traditionally covered in a managerial accounting course. Students learn about differences in budgeting for a nonprofit organization compared to a business that operates for profit including sources of revenue, mission-driven focus, receipt of in-kind donations, unbalanced budgets, the role of the board, and data availability. Students are required to use problem-solving skills and external resources to estimate amounts to create a budget for a nonprofit organization in a scenario where information is incomplete, much like a real-world situation.
MODERASI PENGAKUAN PROFESIONAL PADA HUBUNGAN PEMAHAMAN KODE ETIK PROFESI DAN PEMILIHAN KARIR SEBAGAI AKUNTAN
Authors: Dewi Putu Purnama , Yanti Ni Putu Ayu Dea Novi
Published: January 2019

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh pemahaman mahasiswa mengenai kode etik profesi terhadap pemilihan karir sebagai akuntan dan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengakuan profesional dalam memoderasi hubungan pemahaman kode etik profesi tehadap pemilihan karir sebagai akuntan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa akuntansi yang sedang mengikuti pendidikan pasca sarjana magister akuntansi. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 95 orang dengan tehnik pengumpulan data melalui penyebaran kuesioner kepada responden. Uji analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi moderasi. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman mahasiswa akuntansi yang sedang menempuh pendidikan pasca sarjana magister akuntan mengenai kode etik profesi berpengaruh positif terhadap pemilihan karir sebagai akuntan dan pengakuan profesional mampu memperkuat hubungan pemahaman mahasiswa terhadap kode etik akuntan dan pemilihan karir sebagai akuntan.Kata kunci: pemilihan karir, pemahaman kode etik profesi, pengakuan profesionalABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the effect of students' understanding of the professional code of ethics towards career selection as an accountant and to determine the effect of professional recognition in moderating the understanding of professional ethics code to the selection of careers as accountants. The populations in this study are accounting students who are studying post graduate master of accounting. The number of samples used counted 95 people with data collection techniques through the distribution of questionnaires to respondents. The analysis test used is moderation regression. The result of the analysis shows that the understanding of accounting students who are studying the post graduate master of accounting on professional code of ethics has a positive effect on career selection as an accountant and professional recognition is able to moderate the understanding of the students' understanding of the accountant's ethics code and career selection as an accountant. Keywords: career selection, understanding of professional code of ethics, professional recognition
NIAT UNTUK MENGAMBIL SERTIFIKASI AKUNTAN DENGAN PENGUJIAN THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR DAN TEORI MOTIVASI
Authors: Dewi I Gusti Ayu Ratih Permata , Putri Putu Yudha Asteria , Dewi Cok Istri Ratna Sari
Published: January 2019

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh sikap, norma subektif, kontrol perilaku persepsian, pemahaman, motivasi karir, motivasi ekonomi, dan motivasi prestasi terhadap niat mahasiswa untuk mengambil sertifikasi akuntan profesional ACCA, CA dan CPA. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa S1 program studi Akuntansi Universitas di Bali yang berjumlah 10.624 mahasiswa akuntansi dengan sampel sejumlah 100 mahasiswa. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah analisis statistik deskriptif, uji asumsi klasik dan pengujian hipotesis menggunakan analisis regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa sikap, norma subektif, pemahaman, motivasi karir, dan motivasi prestasiberpengaruh terhadap niat mahasiswa untuk mengambil sertifikasi akuntan profesional ACCA, CA dan CPA. Sedangkan kontrol perilaku persepsian dan motivasi ekonomi tidak berpengaruh terhadap niat mahasiswa untuk mengambil sertifikasi akuntan profesional ACCA, CA dan CPA.Kata Kunci: Theory of Planned Behavior, Teori Motivasi, Sertifikasi Akuntan ProfesionalABSTRACTThis study aims to analyze the influence of attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, understanding, career motivation, economic motivation, and achievement motivation on students' intentions to take the ACCA, CA and CPA professional accountant certification. The population in this study were all undergraduate students of the University of Bali Accounting study program totaling 10,624 accounting students. In this study the authors narrowed the population to the number of students by 10,624 by calculating the sample size which was done using the Slovin technique, so that the sample in this study were 100 students. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive statistical analysis, classical assumption test and hypothesis testing using multiple regression analysis. The results of this study prove that attitudes, subjective norms, understanding, career motivation, and achievement motivation affect student intentions to take the ACCA, CA and CPA professional accountant certification. While perceived behavior control and economic motivation do not affect students' intention to take ACCA, CA and CPA professional accountant certification.Keywords: Theory of Planned Behavior, Motivation Theory, Professional Accountant Certification
Epäonnistunut yritys suomalaisen digitaalisen peliteollisuuden käynnistämiseksi: Amersoft 1984–1986
Authors: Pasanen Tero , Suominen Jaakko
Published: January 2019

Epäonnistunut yritys suomalaisen digitaalisen peliteollisuuden käynnistämiseksi: Amersoft 1984–1986Amer-yhtymä teki lyhytkestoisen ekskursion pelialan julkaisutoimintaan vuosina 1984–1986. Sen perustama tytäryhtiö Amersoft oli ensimmäinen suomalainen yritys, joka pyrki laajamittaisesti julkaisemaan kotimaisia tietokonepelejä. Liiketoiminta osoittautui kuitenkin nopeasti kannattamattomaksi. Artikkelimme tarkoitus on syventää suomalaista pelihistorian tutkimusta käsittelemällä sittemmin valtavaksi kasvaneen digipeliteollisuuden hapuilevia kotimaisia varhaisvaiheita.Kirjallisen tutkimusaineiston lisäksi lähteemme koostuvat Amersoftin entisten työntekijöiden haastatteluista. Kartoitamme ja analysoimme osatekijöitä, jotka johtivat epäonnistuneeseen yritykseen suomalaisen peliteollisuuden käynnistämiseksi 1980-luvun puolivälissä. Liiketoiminnan kannattamattomuus johtui pääasiallisesti kotimaisten pelimarkkinoiden pienuudesta, johdonmukaisen yritysstrategian puutteesta, laajalle levinneestä ohjelmistopiratismista, ulkomaisten pelien maahantuonnista, aineettoman pääoman puutteesta sekä julkaistujen pelien puutteellisesta laadusta.

A failed attempt to launch Finnish digital game industry: Amersoft 1984–1986The Finnish conglomerate Amer Group made a short-term excursion into computer game publication business in 1984–1986 by founding Amersoft. The subsidiary was the first Finnish company that aimed to produce and publish domestic computer games. However, the business proved to be unprofitable quite quickly. The objective of this article is to delve into the precarious initial steps of Finnish game industry.In addition to the literary research material, our sources consist of interviews of former Amersoft employees. We will examine, explicate, and analyse factors that led to the failed launch of Finnish game industry in the mid-1980s. These multifaceted constituents comprised primarily of the small size of domestic game markets, lack of coherent corporate strategy, importation of foreign games, all-encompassing software piracy, absence of intellectual capital, and low quality of game design.
Optimalisasi Peran Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Membangun Sikap Keimanan dan Akhlak Mulia pada Peserta Didik
Authors: Isa Amrizal
Published: January 2019

This article tries to discribe about paths to optimize the teachers’ role of Islamic education in building students’ character to response moral crises happened recently among students and graduated. These paths must be conducted by goverment, educational institution and teachers as well. The goverment should make a specific political policy to strengthen Islamic education process at school or out of school in regard to curriculum changes, supporting learning sources and providing facilities and up grading teacher capacity and competency. The educational institution must attempt to make Islamic Education as a core of educational development at school by constructing sociocultural conditions based on Islamic Values. And Teachers themselves must be qualified in their position as professional teachers. They must always develope innovative learning models and have full responsibility with their duties. They also must play their role as a conselor to give intensive guidances to their students specially students who have many dificulties both in academic problems and non academic. Finally, teachers must be commited with their ethic codes so that they become a good model for their students.
Early Results of Male Stress Incontinence Treatment Using Stromal-Vascular Fraction of Autologous Fat Tissue
Authors: Izmailov A. A. , Kurbangulov I. R. , Danilko K. V. , Slesarenko Ya. S. , Maksimova S. Y. , Farganov A. R. , Wieland W. F. , Prantl L. , Felthaus O.
Published: January 2019

Introduction. Male stress urinary incontinence (SUI), which affects 10 % of the population, is most commonly caused by the effects of operations on the prostate gland. Despite the presence of a large number of surgical and conservative methods to treat this disease, the problem of choosing treatment tactics is still relevant. There are limited literature data on the effectiveness of using the stromal-vascular fraction (SVF) of autologous fat in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence. The aim of this study is to analyse the usage of SVF in the treatment of SUI patients.Materials and methods. A randomised study was carried out on a group of 8 patients with stress urinary incontinence of mild and moderate severity more than one year after radical prostatectomy or transurethral resection of the prostate. The patients received stromal-vascular fractions of autologous fat into the bladder sphincter area during the period November 2017 — June 2018.Results. After 4 weeks, the Pad Test and ICIQ-SF QoL assessments showed the first positive clinical results and improving quality of life. Checkpoints of 3, 6 and 12 months were selected for measuring results. Cytological analysis of the stromalvascular fraction of autologous fat revealed the expression of mesenchymal stem cell markers CD44, CD73, CD90, which may explain the method’s high efficiency.Conclusion. This work supports the hypothesis that transplantation of SVF from autologous adipose tissue is an effective and safe method for treating patients with incontinence.
Intensive Care Tactics for Reducing Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Context of Portal Hypertension
Authors: Bayaliyeva A. Zh. , Yankovich Ju. N. , Nagimullin R. R. , Davydova V. R.
Published: January 2019

Introduction.Gastrointestinal bleeding is currently one of the most significant pathologies indicating lethality. Factors in the incidence of gastrointestinal bleeding include the spread of gastrointestinal diseases caused by eating disorders, Helicobacter Pylori infection and routine use of anticoagulants. The various causes leading to the development and level of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract require a differentiated therapeutic approach. In addition to surgical haemostasis, pharmacological support is also required. In the article, we consider medicamentous therapeutic approaches to bleeding due to phlebeurysm, which is one of the most common causes of gastrointestinal bleeding. This problem is very relevant due to the spread of hepatitis and alimentary toxicity having cirrhosis as the outcome.Materials and methods.The review considers the priority methods for treatment of patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, depending on the etiopathogenetic factors.Conclusion.Adequate pharmacotherapy of bleeding from varicose veins of the esophagus is more important than surgical interventions, both for prevention and for haemostasis and subsequent control of the development of re-bleeding. Obviously, the use of vasoactive drugs improves the prognosis and effectiveness of endoscopic ligation of esophageal varicose veins, balloon tamponade, portosystemic shunting, and beta-blockers play a significant role in primary and secondary prevention.
Complication during Endovascular Intervention: Acute Ischemia of the Lower Extremity as a Result of Spiral Dissection with Antegrade Puncture of the Left Common Femoral Artery
Authors: Vasiliev D. K. , Rudenko B. A. , Shanoyan A. S. , Mazaev V. P. , Shukurov F. B. , Drapkina O. M.
Published: January 2019

Introduction. Over the past decade, endovascular interventions have become widely used in patients with obliterating atherosclerosis of lower extremity arteries. This is due to the low-trauma nature of the methodology, various technological achievements in the improvement of instruments and the accumulation of operational experience. However, despite all the successes achieved, no intervention is without its complications. In the case of endovascular interventions, complications are most commonly associated with the site of arterial access. One of the most widely-used arterial approaches is retrograde femoral access. However, if an intervention is planned on the femoropopliteal arterial segment, the antegrade femoral approach is generally the method of choice. Among the advantages of antegrade access can be noted the shorter path to the site, better toolkit support and a shorter operation duration. One of the main complications involved in antegrade access is the development of dissection. Although this complication occurs in less than 1% of cases, it carries a threat of critical ischemia of the lower limbs, which may require emergency open surgery up to and including emergency limb amputation.Materials and methods. The paper presents a clinical case of successful treatment of iatrogenic spiral dissection, which occurred following antegrade vascular access. During surgical treatment of this complication, stents were implanted throughout the dissection to “press” the exfoliated layer of the intima.Results. The study presents a case of iatrogenic spiral dissection after antegrade femoral puncture followed by successful endovascular treatment of this complication.Conclusion. Endovascular balloon angioplasty and stenting can be successfully used when iatrogenic dissection develops following antegrade puncture of the right femoral artery, allowing classic “open” surgical intervention to be avoided.
The Role of Community-Based Early Childhood Programmes in Children Learning: The Concept of Funds of Knowledge
Authors: Gelir İskender
Published: January 2019

In Turkey, the Government aims to implement a community-based early childhood programme for those who come from economically disadvantaged areas. This is highlighted in the 2023 Education Vision, which was released in 2018. Nurseries, local educational authorities and other local institutions such as municipalities in such areas are expected to prepare for the community-based programme. The goal of this study is to examine the implemented community-based early childhood programmes in different countries and to indicate how such programmes connect homes and communities to school. This study reviews literature on community-based early childhood programmes in different countries. It shows that such programmes can develop children cognitive and language skills, and readiness for future academic life. It also suggests that community-based early childhood programmes need to focus on how children transmit their learning from home and community to school, and from school to home
A Rare Case of Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation Associated with Intralobar Pulmonary Sequestration in an Adult - Case Report
Authors: Andrei Suciu Bogdan , Ioana Hălmaciu , Vasile Bud , Tibor Mezei , Călin Molnar , Klara Brînzaniuc , Adrian Ivănescu
Published: January 2019

The congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAM) are extremely rare malformations which are most frequently diagnosed before birth or during childhood and are extremely rarely diagnosed in adults. Sometimes, type II CPAM can be associated with pulmonary sequestrations (PS), especially those extralobar. We present the case of a 39 years old female without any known previous respiratory symptoms until this age, who has having for approximatively 2 months repeated episodes of haemoptysis. The angio-CT exam showed the existence of multiple cyst-like formations in the left inferior pulmonary lobe (LLL) and 2 arteries starting from thoracic aorta that participated at the vascularization of the LLL. We performed a left inferior lobectomy and the postoperative evolution was favorable. The histopathological exam confirmed the diagnosis of type I CPAM associated with intralobar PS. The particularity of the presented case is given by the fact that this patient of 39 years old had no previous respiratory symptoms and no cases of type I CPAM associated with intralobar PS were cited before.
A new record of Phytolacca acinosa (Phytolaccaceae) in Poland
Authors: Pliszko Artur , Klich Sabina
Published: January 2019

In this paper, a new distribution record of Phytolacca acinosa in Poland is presented. It was found on 30 September 2018 in Kraków, southern Poland, growing in a hedge of Ligustrum vulgare. Currently, it should be treated as a casual alien species in the Polish flora. The updated map of the distribution of P. acinosa in Poland is provided using the ATPOL cartogram method.
A survey of flora and the governing factors in the Kotlina Orawska-Nowotarska Depression, Southern Poland
Authors: Wakefield Brian
Published: January 2019

The article covers the results of a survey of the vascular flora of the peat-bogs and forest swamps of the Kotlina depression in southern Poland. Unexpected concentrations of calcicolous plants are shown to exist and the factors governing their presence are discussed. The discovery of previously unexpected glacial relicts is also examined in the context of the area’s importance in phytogeographical studies of Eastern Europe. A number of observed, but unexplained, discrepancies in the distribution of a small number of relic species have been identified and are given as possible worthwhile lines of further research.
Intractable Pernicious Practices in West Africa
Authors: Omasanjuwa Akpojevbe
Published: January 2019

Spiteful practices such as human sacrifice and cannibalism have endured the abhorrence of various peoples of the world. However, European powers magnified the proportion of these activities in other parts of the world to justify their colonial agenda of subjugation and exploitation, while they equally partook of it in various shades at different times in their history. This paper, focused on West Africa, explains both the motives fuelling the intractable problems and the obstacles encysting their elimination. Although some solutions were proffered, the ingrained problem will continue to resist change.
Screening of metabolites from endophytic fungi of some Nigerian medicinal plants for antimicrobial activities
Authors: Eze Peter M. , Nnanna Joy C. , Okezie Ugochukwu , Buzugbe Happiness S. , Abba Chika C. , Chukwunwejim Chidimma R. , Okoye Festus B. C. , Esimone Charles O.
Published: January 2019

Endophytic fungi associated with Nigerian plants have recently generated significant interest in drug discovery programmes due to their immense potential to contribute to the discovery of new bioactive compounds. This study was carried out to investigate the secondary metabolites of endophytic fungi isolated from leaves of Newbouldia laevis, Ocimum gratissimum, and Carica papaya The plants were collected from Agulu, Anambra State, South-East Nigeria. Endophytic fungal isolation, fungal fermentation; and extraction of secondary metabolites were carried out using standard methods. The crude extracts were screened for antimicrobial activities using the agar well diffusion method, and were also subjected to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis to identify their constituents. A total of five endophytic fungi was isolated, two from N. laevis (NL-L1 and NL-L2), one from O. gratissimum (SL-L1), and two from C. papaya (PPL-LAC and PPL-LE2). In the antimicrobial assay, the extracts of NL-L2, SL-L1, and PPL-LE2 displayed mild antibacterial activity against both Gram negative and Gram positive test bacteria. PPL-LAC extract showed mild activity only against S. aureus, while no antimicrobial activity was recorded for NL-L1 extract. All the endophytic fungal extracts showed no activity against the test fungi C. albicans and A. fumigatus HPLC analysis of the fungal extracts revealed the presence of ethyl 4-hydroxyphenyl acetate and ferulic acid in NL-L1; ruspolinone in NL-L2; protocatechuic acid, scytalone, and cladosporin in SL-L1; indole-3-acetic acid and indole-3-carbaldehyde in PPL-LE2; and indole-3-acetic acid in PPL-LAC. The findings of this study revealed the potentials possessed by these plants as source of endophytes that express biological active compounds. These endophytes hold key of possibilities to the discovery of novel molecules for pharmaceutical, agricultural and industrial applications.
Forest plant communities and their degeneration in the urban forests of Warsaw
Authors: Ciurzycki Wojciech , Marciszewska Katarzyna
Published: January 2019

This paper presents the results of an inventory of plant communities of the urban forests in Warsaw. It covers the occurrence of forest associations and forest plant communities in individual forest complexes. Due to their location within the boundaries of a large urban agglomeration, Warsaw’s city forests are particularly exposed to anthropopressure. The share of various degrees of degeneration and dominant forms of degeneration in individual complexes and over the whole surface under investigation was assessed. Possible causes of the conditions existing in the forests have been discussed; in particular, within the context of the development and use of these forests for tourism and recreation. Particular forests’ distinct historical origins, forestry management, and existing forms of surface protection possess fundamental significance for the determination of their current state.
Differences in the diet of breeding Cormorants Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis in an inland colony: the effect of years, breeding stages and locations within the colony
Authors: Buttu Simone , Atzori Giulia , Palmas Francesco , Gwiazda Robert
Published: January 2019

A study of the diet of the Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis (fish species and size) in (1) different seasons (years), (2) breeding stages (incubation and chick rearing), and (3) breeding areas (center and edge) in the colony in the Dzierżno-Duże Reservoir (southern Poland) was carried out. Overall, 147 pellets of the Great Cormorant were analysed. The low values of the indexes of Levin (Bi) and Shannon (H’) showed a limited trophic spectrum in the diet of the Great Cormorant. Roach (Rutilus rutilus) with a percentage index of relative importance (%IRI) of 62.89, perch (Perca fluviatilis) (%IRI = 22.63) and carp (Cyprinus carpio) (%IRI = 10.43), were the most common prey. Evident changes in the diet between 2003 and 2014, with less roach and more perch and ruffe in 2014 were found. They could be probably related to changes in the fish community. Differences in the food of cormorants between breeding stages reflected dietary requirements of the chicks. During the breeding season younger chicks require feeding with smaller fish than older chicks. The proportion of fish species found in the cormorant diet differed between the edge and the centre of the colony. We concluded that the impact of Great Cormorants on native fish assemblages may be dependent on the location within the colony, development state of the chicks and season, not just fish availability.
Construction of a numerical groundwater flow model in areas of intense mine drainage, as exemplified by the Olkusz Zinc and Lead Ore Mining Area in southwest Poland
Authors: Juśko Kamil , Motyka Jacek , d’Obyrn Kajetan , Adamczyk Zbigniew
Published: January 2019

Areas of intense mine drainage that are subjected to numerical modelling require the construction of a complex model structure that will properly reflect actual conditions. This paper presents the process and results of constructing such a structure for the Olkusz Zinc and Lead Ore Mining Area, an area situated in a cone of depression the extent of which reaches 500 km2. This size range calls for a selection of appropriate external boundaries, properly separated from these of the mine drainage area. The complex geological structure of the Olkusz area, associated with considerable variation in the thickness of rock formations, discontinuities of rock levels and occurrence of numerous faults, must be schematised so that calculation layers can be identified. The faults in the study area have to be reflected in the regional model structure, although only those faults that actually affect groundwater flows should be selected. The model structure needs to include detailed recognition and reflection of hydraulic contacts between aquifer levels, together with a selection of hydrogeological parameters that are different for particular formations. Only a complex structure built in such a manner may be the foundation of further model studies.
Influence of Pressure and Temperature on X-Ray Induced Photoreduction of Nanocrystalline CuO
Authors: Kuzmin A. , Anspoks A. , Nataf L. , Baudelet F. , Irifune T.
Published: January 2019

X-ray absorption spectroscopy at the Cu K-edge is used to study X-ray induced photoreduction of copper oxide to metallic copper. Although no photoreduction has been observed in microcrystalline copper oxide, we have found that the photoreduction kinetics of nanocrystalline CuO depends on the crystallite size, temperature and pressure. The rate of photoreduction increases for smaller nanoparticles but decreases at low temperature and higher pressure.
The role of landscape preferences in the travel decisions of railway passengers: Evidence from Hungary
Authors: Somogyi Bence , Csapó János
Published: January 2019

When surveying the motivation side of travel and tourism, we can state that tourists consider in their travel decisions, certain landscape preferences – to a certain extent. It also seems to be evident, however, that the objective evaluation of a landscape is a hard task for researchers for numerous reasons. In recent decades, several attempts have been made to create such methods but it seems that, in Hungary at least, this topic is rather neglected. The aim of this study is to provide an evaluation method for the landscape preferences of passengers travelling on Hungarian railway lines, demonstrating how the landscape around the railways could become an attraction during the travel. We survey what types of landscape appearance would be needed in order to generate travel decisions for tourists and also how the travel experience itself could become a tourism product.
Mapping the interactions between the stakeholders of the circular economy ecosystem applied to the textile and apparel sector in Romania
Authors: Staicu Daniela , Pop Oana
Published: January 2019

The goal of this research is to acknowledge the elements which hinder or facilitate the transition from linear to the circular economy in the textile and apparel sector in Romania by identifying current and desired interactions among the ecosystem’s stakeholders. Two strands of literature, one on circular economy and one on the textile and apparel sector, provide the theoretical background for this research. Currently, the way we design, produce, and use clothing has drawbacks that are becoming increasingly clear. The circular economy principles have the potential to transform the way textiles are produced, consumed and disposed of. More and more social entrepreneurs are pioneering the future of the apparel industry by offering sustainable solutions to tackling systemic problems. However, their efforts have to be elevated and amplified, as such to pave the way for creating business models that allow for both economic performance and social impact. A comprehensive mapping of ongoing activities and stakeholders in the textile and apparel sector in Romania is required to understand the roadblocks to industry transformation in the context of moving toward circular economy and to implement envisioned sustainable solutions. In the paper we used a database of 27 stakeholders, developed by applying the snowball method, to investigate current and future interactions between the main actors who operate in the textile and apparel sector. To meet its research objectives, the paper employed a phenomenological research design and built upon a workshop activity. First, we designed an online survey to understand the profile and knowledge of the circular economy of the stakeholders included in our database. Second, we employed the world café method to understand in depth the level of knowledge of the actors who attended the workshop on the circular economy in the textile and apparel sector. Third, we used the structural systemic constellations method in assessing the stakeholders’ current and future desired interactions. Last, we formulated conclusions and recommendations about future research needed to deepen the understanding of the circular economy in the textile and apparel sector. Findings showed that there is a vicious circle of different actions feeding isolation and preventing collaboration among stakeholders. Also, we found that there is a lack of collaborative spaces where stakeholders can meet, connect and explore the various opportunities to collaborate, and a lack of general awareness on “circular economy and textile and apparel” and its mechanisms. The intended audiences of the research are decision-makers and practitioners in the textile and apparel sector, as well as researchers focused on the circular economy.
Approximation of Solutions to Nonautonomous Difference Equations
Authors: Migda Janusz , Migda Malgorzata
Published: January 2019

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Using the iterated remainder operator and asymptotic difference pairs we establish some results concerning approximative solutions and approximations of solutions. Our approach allows us to control the degree of approximation.
On Irregularities of Distribution of Binary Sequences Relative to Arithmetic Progressions, II (Constructive Bounds)
Authors: Dartyge Cécile , Gyarmati Katalin , Sárközy András
Published: January 2019

In Part I of this paper we studied the irregularities of distribution of binary sequences relative to short arithmetic progressions. First we introduced a quantitative measure for this property. Then we studied the typical and minimal values of this measure for binary sequences of a given length. In this paper our goal is to give constructive bounds for these minimal values.
Influência da forma da superfície de cedência do solo no comportamento de um túnel. Avaliação de danos
Authors: Cota Catarina , Vieira Ana , Maranha João
Published: January 2019

Com o aumento da densidade populacional o espaço disponível para construção tem-se tornado mais limitado. Esta limitação tem levado a uma exploração crescente do subsolo, onde a solução em túnel se torna cada vez mais atractiva devido às suas inúmeras vantagens. O recurso crescente a este tipo de solução está suportado, em grande parte, pelos desenvolvimentos verificados nas últimas décadas nos métodos numé ricos, que permitem estudos de modelação e avaliação da segurança estrutural de obras complexas do ponto de vista do seu faseamento construtivo, da sua geometria e da interacção solo-estutura. Esta complexidade passa também por uma reprodução adequada do comportamento dos solos onde estas estruturas se inserem. Neste trabalho pretende-se ilustrar a importância da forma da superfície de cedência do modelo de comporta mento do solo na estimativa das deformações provocadas pela construção de um túnel mediante alterações em relação à forma estabelecida no modelo Cam-clay Modificado (MCCM). O modelo é aplicado ao caso de um túnel executado numa argila sobreconsolidada da cidade de Lisboa. Note-se que o MCCM sobrestima a resis tência deste tipo de solo para certas trajectórias de tensão. Pretende-se também compreender que impacto essas alterações no modelo têm na avaliação de danos em estruturas à superfície.
Estudo da durabilidade de RCD e do ASIC para aplicação na camada de drenagem e recolha dos lixiviados em aterros de resíduos
Authors: Rodrigues Gonçalo , Roque António , Silva Paula
Published: January 2019

A valorização de resíduos em obras de engenharia civil representa uma importante vantagem ambiental e económica. Neste contexto, contribui-se com a avaliação da viabilidade técnica da aplicação de um agregado reciclado de betão britado – ABRCD, resultante do processamento de resíduos de construção e demolição – RCD, e de um agregado siderúrgico inerte para a construção – ASIC, processado a partir de escórias de aciaria de forno de arco elétrico – FAE, na construção da camada de drenagem e recolha dos lixiviados existente nos aterros de resíduos. No artigo apresentam-se e analisam-se os resultados do estudo da durabilidade dos dois agregados reciclados em contacto com água e com um lixiviado recolhido num aterro de resíduos sólidos urbanos. Nesta avaliação foi relevante o comportamento observado com dois agregados naturais, o basalto – BAS e o calcário – CAL. Conclui-se que, nas condições de ensaio adotadas e numa perspetiva de durabilidade, os dois materiais apresentam comportamento que perspetiva a sua reciclagem na construção da referida camada, bem como em obras geotécnicas e infraestruturas de transporte em geral.
Desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias para inclinômetros aplicados ao monitoramento de obras geotécnicas
Authors: Penz Rodrigo , Toazza Adriano , Vargas Maurício , Rosa Francisco
Published: January 2019

Os sistemas de medição e monitoramento em taludes objetivam verificar a existência e a evolu ção de movimentos horizontais na massa de solo e são indispensáveis em áreas de riscos. Um instrumento bastante conhecido para medições de movimentos em taludes é o inclinômetro, que realiza medições da incli nação de sua sonda em relação a vertical gravitacional, segmentando a profundidade em trechos de reta definidos pela distância entre os rodízios da sonda. O desenvolvimento e implementação realizados no inclinô metro neste trabalho, destacam atributos como: a redução da distância de segmentação da profundidade para 0,15 m, aumentando o número de medições ao longo do trecho medido; a medição automática da profundidade e dos ângulos da sonda com a sonda em movimento; a utilização de um programa de interface que realiza a captura de todas as medições através de uma comunicação Bluetooth, com a gravação destes resultados em um arquivo com extensão “.CSV”, extensão esta reconhecida em todos os programas de planilhas.