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The Operational Environment Influence on the Development Level of Military Structures
Authors: Grigoraş Constantin
Published: July 2017

The war has not disappeared and will never disappear. It is constantly changing, in perfect correlation with those who created it, the people organized into social structures. It changes according to the changes in the operational environment, influenced, in turn, by the technical-scientific discoveries. All these changes impose a new philosophy of warfare in which the methods of creating and using forces acquire new valences generated by the diversity and the possibilities of access to the new technologies. Knowing the way in which indirect (having the potential) factors influence the fighting capacity of a military structure is just as useful for predicting the outcome of the operation/battle/war. Knowing this assessment, the military decision makers will be able to submit variants and solutions to the political decision maker, who will choose the one that he will appreciate as being the most appropriate.
Emergence and Development of Civil-Military Cooperation
Authors: Grigorov Grigor
Published: July 2017

The report examines the emergence and development of CIMIC. It analyses the reasons for its emergence, and states guidelines in its development. This will contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between civil environment and military forces in the face of civil-military cooperation.
EU Policy Initiatives in the Mediterranean Region
Authors: Hadzhipetrova-Lachova Mariya
Published: July 2017

The article traces the various stages in the development of EU - the Mediterranean region as well as the EU policy initiatives in the Mediterranean region. The very history of the European unification gives hope that by gaining experience in overcoming the difficulties of diverse nature, the Union will be able to “reset” relations with its Mediterranean partners, basing them on new principles and values.
Hungarian Security Policy and the Migrant Crisis (2015–2017)
Authors: Ivanova Diana
Published: July 2017

The purpose of this article is to present the Hungarian security policy over the last two years, focused on the migrant crisis. This policy is explained on the basis of the National Security Strategy. According to the Strategy, the migration is treated as a natural and at the same time complex phenomenon, bringing economic and demographic advantages and, at the same time, carrying public and national security risks. It is concluded that resolving the crisis is one of the most important priorities of the Hungarian security policy. The paper highlights the differences between the Hungarian security policy and the official policy of the EU. Like the other members of the Visegrád Group, Budapest is against the quota system for the allocation of migrants. The position of Hungary is that the discussion of the migrant problem both in the Group and at EU level should be based on the concept of effective solidarity. The country supports European integration of the Western Balkans. The study is based on documents, mainly of the Visegrád Group, and materials from the media.
Military Terminology – Meanings and Grammar Approach
Authors: Metea Ileana-Gentilia
Published: July 2017

The aim of this article is to analyze the basic phrases from the operational plans / orders by explaining concepts such as mission and execution, together with their elements, from a semantic and grammatical approach, and also by adding plastic elements in order to facilitate the understanding of the debated topics.
Comparative Analysis of National Approaches to Military Capability Planning
Authors: Petras Zdenek
Published: July 2017

National defence planning processes are often compared with the NATO Defence Planning Process (NDPP). Taking into account that NDPP needs commonly agreed criteria to evaluate military capabilities of the different nations, and given the significant effort invested in performance measurement by several nations, it would be beneficial to examine how respective nations are currently assessing their performance within the capability-based planning process, with a view to establishing potential common measures that would benefit individual nations while addressing the needs of NATO at the same time. The principles which the NDPP is based on are referred to in some of national defence strategic documents, although there is no explicitly statement that the national defence planning process should be tailored in the same way as it is the case of the NDPP. In order to find an answer to the above mentioned issue and identify common practices and lessons to support capability planning within nations and NATO an analysis was carried out with the objective of identifying to which extent national planning processes of respective nations correlate with principles of NDPP as well as with principles of the EU capability development.
Leadership in the Process of Command and Control, Place and Role of Commander-Manager
Authors: Podhorec Milan , Hriník Pavel , Lakoš Gustav
Published: July 2017

The paper clarifies the place and role of a commander as a manager in the process of command and control. It explained the concept of the competences model that the commander should possess. The authors define the basic requirements for the capabilities of all military professionals. The paper focused on the commander manager s ability to actively and creatively adapt to changing environment as well as on the ability to regulate negative psychological impacts. Emphasis is placed also on the ability to make decisions in uncertainty and on the ability to regulate commander’s internal and external activity due to the current situation.
Some Considerations on SEEDRO (South Eastern Europe Disaster Relief Operations) Concept
Authors: Popa Ioan-Dan
Published: July 2017

SEEDRO (South Eastern Europe Disaster Relief Operations) Concept was approved on 21st October 2009 during SEDM Ministerial Meeting in Sofia and open the way for SEEBRIG to be engaged not only in PSOs (Peace Support Operations) but also in DROs (Disaster Relief Operations). In this paper, I present some considerations about the importance of this concept for SEEBRIG (South Eastern Europe Brigade), the main activities developed related to this concept and what should be the way ahead in the evolution SEEDRO Concept
Principles and Their Significance in Military Art
Authors: Spišák Ján
Published: July 2017

This paper focuses on the issue of military principles in terms of their meaning and significance for the personnel applying the military art. The author argues that principles are important factors that influence the planning and conduct of wars; some of them exist since antiquity but their application may differ according to the environment and specific circumstances. More than a focused discussion about each of the principle the author reveals approaches to their application in military thinking as well as their value for the military operations planning process.
Non-Military Intervention Through Sanctions
Authors: Stoilova Veronika
Published: July 2017

Humanitarian intervention has been perceived as one of the most debatable points between diplomats, jurists and scientists for a long time. It is also a very complex and multifaceted issue, which incorporates a number of ethical, international and military aspects. At the present time the topic of humanitarian intervention is seen primarily in terms of the application of military forces in order to achieve a specific aim, which may only in certain cases be humanitarian. However, the relevant nonmilitary intervention, expressed in a variety of sanctions, should also be considered.
The Relation Cultural Awareness – Tactical Multinational Military Structures’ Effectiveness
Authors: Tudorache Paul , Ispas Lucian
Published: July 2017

Addressing the problem of tactical multinational military structures’ effectiveness is not new, this becoming an important concern of military specialists once with the participation of national contingents to different multinational missions. Today, recent hybrid threats generate the necessity for it to be analyzed and stressed more, because the interoperability level of NATO’s multinational military structures must ensure a common, timely, coordinated and effective response. The analyses of multinational military structures’ effectiveness from the perspective of cultural diversity have highlighted not only the positive aspects but also the negative ones. Lessons learned from numerous multinational military operations have demonstrated the fact that the reduction and elimination of negative manifestations of cultural diversity, both in static military structures (multinational commandment) and multinational maneuver structures depend largely on the cultural awareness’ level of military personnel. In this regard, the proper understanding of cultural awareness’ concept and its role in achieving the effectiveness of tactical multinational military structures and also the definition of the relationship between these two variables become significant milestones that will be addressed in this article
Aspects of the Management of Negotiating Class II Material Resources for the Bulgarian Armed Forces Under the Conditions of Resource Limitations
Authors: Dimitrova Sevdalina , Shopova Donika
Published: July 2017

In an environment of rapid change, accompanied by unpredictable risks and permanent deficit, logistic support authorities are facing many challenges. The wide scope of logistic support necessitates a differentiated management approach to the specific areas of integrated logistics. Since the units are often faced with the need for quick action on the deployment of forces with the necessary equipment at the right time and at the right place, aiming at the same time to achieve mobility, initiative, simplicity, responsibility and flexibility of management of material resources in the search for effective approaches towards that, our scientific interests are focused on the management of negotiating class II material resources in compliance with the dependency “cost-effects.”
Applied Research on Strategic Management of SMEs in Romania in the Digital Age
Authors: Popescu Dan , State Cristina , Toanca Livia , Pavel Ioana
Published: July 2017

Technological social and cultural changes generated by the digital age have a significant impact on both individual and society as a whole [1]. Is the context in which our research aimed at revealing the extent to which SMEs in our country are prepared to cope with these changes and can adapt to an environment increasingly turbulent and unpredictable [2]. Based on the three hypotheses of our scientific approach, the method used was the quota for proportional distribution by counties, respectively the optimal-layered model for the distribution by fields of activity. As a means of investigation we used a questionnaire with 26 questions answered by 598 SMEs, the purpose being represented by identifying, on the one hand, the used methods of strategic management and, on the other hand, the uptake of digital means by them. The responses from the distribution of the questionnaire were analyzed by various statistical and econometric methods. In a first stage we used descriptive statistics to identify peculiarities of respondents to compare different homogeneous groups. In the second stage of analysis to determine statistical deductive conclusions, we used the analysis of variance, correlation and linear regression and ANOVA using SPSS software for Windows 16.0. Following validation of the research hypotheses, in the end of the work we formulated a series of proposals to improve the strategic management of SMEs in Romania in the digital age.
Considerations Regarding the Redesign of Management System of an Organization
Authors: Rizescu Alexandru Marius , Bucăţa George
Published: July 2017

In addition to the current exercise of management functions, managers in any organization, must pursue a permanent adjustment of the management system at the new changes that have occurred, and that may be anticipated in the internal and external environment of the organization. This involves a number of activities of organization change management, components that can be included in what we call redesigning the organization management.
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in the Implementation of Vision
Authors: Roman Vasile
Published: July 2017

Through the development of the level of efficiency, the military organizations aim at increasing social value, which, in turn, situate it in the top position among security institutions and therefore facilitates easier access to resources. By providing an image of the map, the leader’s vision not only describes an organization’s direction or objective, but also the means of achieving its way towards becoming a guide in planning and strategy implementation efficiency. Specialists say that people, in general, and leaders, in particular, use two kinds of intelligence, one inherited/ fluid and the other crystallized and developed by education, but, in order to achieve success an addition is needed, namely, emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, encompasses not only the degree of empathy between the leader and the recipient institutions (organization), but also how the leader will know to manage his/her conditions determined by the environment (friendly or hostile), context (favorable or unfavorable), and the questions raised.
Diagnostic Management - Method of Increasing the Potential of Research and Development Station for Cattle From Arad
Authors: Săplăcan Silviu Ilie , Lile Ramona
Published: July 2017

Research and Development Station for Cattle Arad is a public institution of national interest and its main activity is research and development in biotechnology and livestock breeding. The purpose of this paper is to analyze and improve through recommendations, the management applied on the livestock-breeding farm from the station. We are showing at first glance, the following important aspects: methods and techniques used by senior management and livestock at the farm are not up-to-date both morally and technology, which are also partly used. The station has a hierarchical - functional organizational, but nevertheless, the information system is underdeveloped. Also using such authoritarian management style promotes cooperation resort management, consulting and delegation between the chambers, but in a way inefficient. The role and the performance of the management system of the breeding farm is a decisional component with a privileged role. No other element of the resort management has a specificity so obvious and so great of an impact on all plans and performance results. The strengths and weaknesses of an institution of this kind are described in the literature that we use to test, draw and make recommendations for the future growth potential of the station, both in terms of managerial, economic -financial and in terms of the quality of work processes and finished products. To achieve a practical study, we present the relevant results after applying the latest technology management, reporting and decision-making for some time on senior management, livestock breeding management and on cooperation between these compartments.
Analysis of the Use of Outsourcing Services for Maintenance and Repair of the Equipment and Armament Available in the Structures of the Bulgarian Armed Forces
Authors: Stefanov Nikolay
Published: July 2017

The longlasting process of transformation of the armed forces, as well as the reduction of staff resulted in the loss of certain capabilities. In times of transformation, the different structures of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, led by the desire to preserve their most important capabilities, namely the combat ones, are forced to lay off mainly parts of their maintenance and support units. In order to compensate for these lost capabilities, the armed forces resorted to the use of outsourcing services for the repair and maintenance of armament and military equipment.This article studies and analyses the use of outsourcing services for the maintenance and repair of equipment and armament available in the structures of the Bulgarian Armed Forces.
Analysis of Some of the Applicable Outsourcing Services in the Structures of the Bulgarian Armed Forces
Authors: Stefanov Nikolay
Published: July 2017

Supplying the Bulgarian Army with the necessary material resources is an extremely important activity. This is an activity with a fundamental significance for making quality logistics decisions on strategic, operational and tactical levels. Therefore, it is necessary to analyse the issues related to the use of outsourcing services in the armed forces. They are implemented in the field of defence primarily in the sphere of utilisation of unnecessary munitions, catering, providing various public utilities, repair and maintenance of equipment and provision of security to military sites. Despite of its limited application, outsourcing is currently an important tool for conducting a great number of the logistics activities, providing support of the combat and special training of military formations and the execution of their specific tasks.This article studies and analyses the use of outsourcing services for providing catering for the personnel in the structures of the Bulgarian Armed Forces and for protection of the military territories.
State and Problems of Warehousing of Bulgarian Army
Authors: Banabakova Vanya , Filipov Stefan , Stoyanov Stanimir
Published: July 2017

Storing material resources is a back-up function of military logistics, but its proper organization and successful improvement is a guarantee for effective and efficient realization of the whole logistics support process. For this reason it is advisable to elaborate the whole warehousing process in the Bulgarian Army (BA). The aim of this study is to analyze the state and problems of logistics and warehousing in the Bulgarian Army.
A Study on Improving The Distribution Processes. The Case of Miruna Internaţional Impex Ltd.Romania
Authors: Bejinariu Andreea Cristina , Ganea Paula , Leuca Mădălina , Muntean Florian
Published: July 2017

Investing is a category of spending that engages the future most, depends on increasing and improving the productive potential of an enterprise (through expansion and modernization), the emergence of new production capacities. Because it is necessary to allocate large resources for the investment process, they are for a long time and the decision making process involves a lot of uncertainties. A decision on investment projects must be based on a careful analysis of all aspects of the context, the variables involved and their dynamics.
Features on Sale in Dual-Use Items
Authors: Dinu Vasile , Lazar Cristina , Chihai Ion-Stelian
Published: July 2017

This study addresses a very special issue, i.e. the import-export of those products, goods and technology that normally have civilian uses, but which, because of their nature, may also have military applications. In our opinion, the subject is particularly interesting since these products are related to the development and production of weapons of mass destruction. Therefore, we aimed at highlighting the most important aspects of the marketing standards and practices for the control on dual-use items, with reference to the national and international legal systems in the field. We used the latest bibliography, focusing on documentary sources for certain credibility.
Use of Linear Optimization Model in Defining The New Standards for The Preparation of Food for Servicemen in Preparation for Participation in Peacekeeping Operations
Authors: Glushkov Pavlin Ivanov
Published: July 2017

The role of providing ready-to-use food, regarded as a multiplicator of the combat force of the formations of the Bulgarian Army (BA) participating in peace keeping operations (PKO) is beyond doubt. The concept of the feeding of a battalion battle group (BBG), which is a potential participant in PKO should be sustainable under any conditions in different climatic zones and altitudes, providing for the specific needs of the personnel in accordance with their sex, age, health status, body mass index (BMI) and personal preferences. The energy needs of the servicemen in a BBG on a PKO in hot climates are equal to those in moderate climates - 3595 kcal per day. During combat operations this need rises to 4905 kcal per day.
Theoretical Aspects Regarding Information Systems Auditing within The Military Organization
Authors: Milandru Marius , Constantin Daniel Sorin
Published: July 2017

As part of the general effort to modernize the financial-economic system, in both private and public sectors, the concept of internal auditing is fairly recent. The development of information technology has significantly contributed to the integration of information systems into management related activities (economy, logistics, finance and accountancy, etc.). The integration of new information technology into the practice of processing, transferring and storing information has brought about a series of threats and vulnerabilities of the information system. Thus, auditing information systems has become a vital element for all domains and activities of organizations, including the military one.
The Role of Internal Control in Managing The Risks Specific to The Financial Field
Authors: Pîrvuţ Valentin
Published: July 2017

This article deals with a currently discussed topic, namely that of preventive financial control, a concept that has to ensure a reasonable use of public funds in a transparent, economical, efficient and effective manner. In this sense the issues related to public internal financial control are considered instruments that actively influence the organizational and managerial culture of the public entity in a positive manner by engaging in control actions that are meant to identify and stop the possible illegal activities or actions, fraudulent or uneconomical use of public funds. I further detail the concept of public financial control with the two principal branches, that is the preventive financial control and the preventive financial control proper. The preventive financial control proper, by exercising the control visa for every financial supporting document affecting public funds, is a cornerstone regarding the exercise of financial control activity.
Use of Technical Means for Making The Tactics of Identification More Precise
Authors: Avramov Ivan
Published: July 2017

The present article concerns the technical means that are used by the investigating authorities at the institute in relation to the identification and in order the same to emphasize on its evidential influence and importance.
The Unaccompanied or Separated Minor In The Asylum Procedure
Authors: Brezniceanu Andra Maria
Published: July 2017

The unaccompanied or separated minor is, according to the European Union body of legislation regarding asylum and migration, one of the extremely vulnerable categories of persons, and the risk of vulnerability is amplified in the case of the unaccompanied or separated minor - asylum seeker. Ever since the EU pre-accession period Romanian legislation reconciled, according to the European model, the requirements of the rules on migration with humanism provisions in the field of child rights. The images in the media about the migratory flows in recent years have revealed a system that requires imperatively legislative changes, adapting procedures, innovative work tools, including the case of the unaccompanied minor asylum seeker. In this article I intend to analyze the existing legislative framework in Romania, highlighting the positive aspects of the law and those which I believe that should be reconsidered so that the interests of the minor in the asylum procedure to be properly protected.
Issues on The Enforcement of International Humanitarian Law to The Use of Drones in Armed Conflicts
Authors: Guțan Sabin
Published: July 2017

Drones are new means and methods of warfare which, apparently, are similar to combat aircrafts. A big difference between the two categories is the human personnel involved. Compared with airplanes, carrying a human crew on board - this one carrying out combat operations from inside the aircraft - drones do not have inside human beings, being coordinated from the ground (or sea) - the military actions carrying out from the place where the operators are. So the question arises: what kind of rules of international humanitarian law are applicable to the use of drones in armed conflicts? Starting from the rule that legal rules apply to legal relationships between people (but not directly to objects or animals), I analyze to what extent these means and methods of warfare are subject to the rules of armed conflict on land, sea or air.
National Law or EU Law
Authors: Mihaylov Georgi
Published: July 2017

The article examines cases of conflict between the national law of the EU Member States and European Union Law. There is an analysis of the legal advantage of EU law over national law or vice versa. Conclusions have been drawn that the national law should maintain its advantage when the reason for it is contained in the Constitution of the respective state.
Birth Certificate of Stillbirth and Succession
Authors: Petrov Vesselin Dimitrov
Published: July 2017

This article explores the subject of one question “de lege ferenda” which is related to the birth of stillbirths and the matters of succession that result from the amendment of the Civil Registration Act of 2015 and the establishment of a separate civil status certificate.
Contravention Liability Concerning The Regime of Organization, Systematization and Signalization of Roads
Authors: Tudor Vasile
Published: July 2017

The guideline explains how to prepare your paper in printer-ready format for the 23rd International Scientific Conference “Knowledge Based Organization” (KBO), so that its appearance is clear and consistent with the other papers in the proceedings. It includes guidance on layout, illustrations, text style and references, presented exactly as your paper should appear. It is highly advised to use KBO template and strictly follow the instructions to prepare your paper in Microsoft Word format (.DOC). The abstract portion is a narrative presentation without references. The abstract should give a concise and informative description of the paper, in 200 words, written to interest the reader as well as for information retrieval.
Conflicts of Jurisdiction in Criminal Proceedings – Preconditions and Possible Solutions
Authors: Voynova Ralitsa
Published: July 2017

The article examines issues, related to the conflicts of jurisdiction in criminal proceedings within the European area, where several countries simultaneously have the competence to conduct a criminal prosecution of the same facts. There have been studied several international legal instruments, postulating the compliance with the Ne bis in idem principle, respectively the prohibition of a second judgment towards the same person and for the same act. Discussed are various preconditions for conflicts of jurisdiction in criminal matters and possible solutions, according to the existing legal mechanisms in this field.
The Unwritten History in our Textbooks
Authors: Danciu Elena-Tereza
Published: July 2017

In his book “The Dacians”, Hadrian Daicoviciu showed that “only a few pages have been preserved of the great book of this people’s ancient history; dozens of pages, undoubtedly among the most interesting, were lost forever and many, perhaps even more interesting, were never written by ancient authors”. There is a text that keeps coming to my mind very often, especially lately, because I have noticed that there is a tendency to remove or skip several pages of our history. The mission of a historian is to try to find out the historical truth with as many pages as possible. We should not overlook, we should not mitigate anything from our past. The lost or unwritten pages of history hinder this mission, it is true, but what should we do about the pages that were written and, deliberately, are not included in the history books?
Human Target Selected by The Adverse Intelligence Services for Obtaining Classified Information
Authors: Lăzăroiu Laurențiu-Leonard
Published: July 2017

Generally, to be competitive, the intelligence services are required, by their status itself, to constantly assess the capacity and performance and also to anticipate the behaviour of potential adversaries in achieving and maintaining a superior informational advantage. Illegal access of adverse intelligence services to national information strategy is a well defined aim, involving carefully designed scenarios and continuous assessment, performed by specialized structures. In the economy of intelligence business, a logical condition is the selection of human intelligence sources, primarily among those whose professional duties involve access to valuable information, the disclosure of which may be established strategic advantages. The results are often negative immediate or medium-term consequences , unpredictable, both on national security and on a proper functioning of the state.
Communication and Their Role in The Preparation and Presentation of The Basketball Referee
Authors: Martinescu-Bădălan Fabiana
Published: July 2017

The present paper wishes to start from the premise that we are preparing to express, namely that there is a correlation between the degree of preparation of the basketball referees and their results during the games, between their actual training and the performance we observe. The basketball referee is the person who judges all phases of the game, taking decisions in fractions of a second. For this the referee needs interdisciplinary training, yet not forgetting that he is often selftaught, learning and taking over from field specialists.
Model of Methodology for Determining The Needs of Continuing Vocational Training of Social Work Specialists Providing Social Services
Authors: Terziev Venelin , Banabakova Vanya , Dimitrova Preslava
Published: July 2017

This study justifies the need for building a system for research, identification and monitoring of the needs of vocational training in compliance to the constantly changing needs of the labour market. When considered in a narrower sense this problem justifies and proves the need for this activity related to social work and social workers. A method for determining the need for continuing vocational training of specialists in social work is developed and an experimental model for its implementation is offered.
Responsive Web Design Techniques
Authors: Giurgiu Luminita , Gligorea Ilie
Published: July 2017

First introduced by Ethan Marcotte in 2010 in his article Responsive Web Design, responsive design concept refers to the ability of a website to adapt to different resolutions and devices on which it is displayed (PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, etc.) without undergoing degradation. The site should recognize what device it is displayed on and automatically respond to user preferences. This approach comes to the aid of those who were forced to do a lot of versions of the site, so that it can be accessed from the iPad, Blackberry, Kindle, netbook, iPhone and so on[1], and becomes today a necessity. While using the same code and URL, a responsive website can provide an optimum viewing experience - without resizing, panning or scrolling on most of the devices. Web designers approached approach the new challenge with many and various solutions. To keep up with the transformations emerging in web design, this article intends to discuss the issues applied to the Land Forces Academy’s official site.
Methodological Framework for Capability Analysis
Authors: Melichar Josef , Procházka Josef
Published: July 2017

The article offers a methodological framework for systematic and rigorous capability analysis under uncertainty while applying basic principles of capability based planning. More specifically, it focuses on determination of capability requirements against multiple generic and specific set of force development scenarios, identification of capability mismatches, operational risk assessment steaming from capability gaps and capability prioritisation techniques and procedures. Methodological framework for capability analysis is one of the outputs of the Centre for Security and Military Strategic Studies of University of Defence in Brno institutional research project “STRATAL” - Strategic Alternatives for the Development of the Czech Armed Forces. The authors offer an innovative methodology for further discussion and best practices for development of sound defence planning process and its analytical support. Successful application of this framework depends on the quality of professional military judgement and proper use of relevant analytical techniques and procedures. In addition to that, the framework interlinks efforts in several functions of overarching defence management system, and that constitutes certain risks for generating expected outcomes e.g. insufficient coordination and harmonisation of effort, unclear responsibility for final outcomes just to name a few.
Environmental Influence on Divers’ Health
Authors: Rus Simona , Ion Ana
Published: July 2017

In contemporary society we all are deeply affected by the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and, not in the least, along with other factors, by the stress we encounter in our everyday life.Apart from this general issue this paper aims to raise awareness on a specific problem concerning divers life and training, namely on how the environment can affect their health. The clinical and statistical studies observed the incidence of pathological changes that occur in people exposed to hyperbaric environment, which more often than not can be the case of professional divers. What we also aim at is to find solutions for the elimination and avoidance of such risk factors
Experimental Investigations on the Stress State in the Bearing Structure of a Special Wagon to Transport Liquid Iron
Authors: Iliescu Nicolae , Atanasiu Costică
Published: July 2017

In order to increase productivity, to reduce energy consumption and for environmental protection, a special wagon intended for the transport of liquid pig iron, in steel mills, it was designed and manufactured. This wagon consists of an especial chamotted torpedo, with a capacity of 300 tons, rested, at each end, by means of a box beam, on two buggies, with four axles each one. To evaluate the mechanical behavior of this wagon during service, its prototype was investigated experimentally in terms of the stress and strain state. Due to difficulties encountered related to the long duration of loading and unloading time of the torpedo pot with liquid cast iron and due to very large dimensions of the carriage gauge, experimental investigations were performed on the torpedo pot and box beam models, manufactured at scale. The buggy structure was investigated on a special stand, set up in the laboratory of Strength of Materials Department of the Polytechnic University of Bucharest. The torpedo pot and box beam were investigated using two combined experimental techniques (brittle coatings technique and resistive strain gauge technique). Brittle coatings technique was used to identify the principal stresses directions, which then were applied electro-resistive transducers. Using strain gauge amplifiers the principal strains were measured, and principal stresses in measurement points were calculated. The results of these studies have led to changes of constructive solutions in the case of some substructures, contributing to increase the operational safety of the wagon.
Design and Testing of an Unguided Rocket with Thermobaric Warhead for Multiple Launcher System
Authors: Iorga Ovidiu , Orban Octavian , Matache Liviu , Epure Cristiana
Published: July 2017

This paper presents the development, testing and evaluation of a new unguided rocket equipped with a thermobaric warhead. The aim of the research was to design the ammunition to be integrated with an existing multiple launch rocket system. This condition introduced limitations of dimensions, mass and mass distribution. The experimental work consisted also in optimisation of the thermobaric composition and configuration. The resulting ammunition was tested for determination of effective range and precision. The destructive effect was evaluated by live firing against non-armoured vehicles and masonry light structures.
Crystal structure of dinitrato-κO-bis(tris((1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)amine-κ4
N,N′,N′′,N′′′)-(μ2-cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylato-κ4
O,O′:O′′,O′′′)dimanganese(II) – methanol – water (1/6/2), C62H80Mn2N16O18
Authors: Jing Chen , Haodong Zhang
Published: July 2017

C62H80Mn2N16O18, triclinic, P1̅ (no. 2), a = 11.3232(10) Å, b = 12.879(2) Å, c = 13.035(2) Å, α = 84.854(17)°, β = 69.317(16)°, γ = 73.929(13)°, V = 1708.8(4) Å3, Z = 1, R
gt(F) = 0.0320, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0860, T = 113 K.
Effects of Boundary Layer Control Method on Hydrodynamic Characteristics and Tip Vortex Creation of a Hydrofoil
Authors: Ghadimi Parviz , Tanha Araz , Kourabbasloo Navid Nemati , Tavakoli Sasan
Published: July 2017

There is currently a significant focus on using boundary layer control (BLC) approach for controlling the flow around bodies, especially the foil sections. In marine engineering this is done with the hope of increasing the lift - to - drag ratio and efficiency of the hydrofoils. In this paper, effects of the method on hydrodynamic characteristics and tip vortex formation of a hydrofoil are studied. Steady water injection at the tip of the hydrofoil is simulated in different conditions by using ANSYS-CFX commercial software. Validity of the proposed simulations is verified by comparing the obtained results against available experimental data. Effects of the injection on the lift, drag, and lift - to - drag ratio are studied and the ranges within which the injection has the most positive or negative effects, are determined. Furthermore, flow pattern and pressure variation are studied upon the water injection to determine the most positive and negative case and to ascertain the main reasons triggering these phenomena.
Theoretical Approaches on the Modernization of Military Equipment Maintenance
Authors: Nour Adrian
Published: July 2017

The article proposes an analysis of the transformation and modernization of the maintenance system of the military equipment together with the adaptation to military technical systems typology existing in equipping Romanian Army. Technological development of weapon systems in recent decades has imposed adjustment of methodologies for repairs and maintenance to obtain some availability coefficients, assumed for technical systems placed in endowment. Although political and economic conditions were hostile at times, the need to align to the geo-strategic reality has led to the remarkable development of military equipment and to improvement of their maintenance. Endowment with complex military equipment including subsystems in various domains (mechatronic, ballistics, information technology, optical, thermal, chemical, hydro-pneumatic and so on) has created prerequisites for the transformation and modernization of operating systems, logistics, maintenance, whose procedures involve optimization methods to meet the requirements of the modern battlefield.
Female Labor Force Participation Rate and Economic Growth in the Framework of Kuznets Curve: Evidence from Turkey
Authors: Doğan Buhari , Akyüz Mürsel
Published: July 2017

In this study, the effect of economic growth in Turkey on the labor force participation rate of women was examined in the context of the Kuznets (1955) curve in the context of the data for the quarter years of 2000Q1-2013Q4. The co-integration test of the series was performed with the ARDL boundary test approach. As a result of the cointegration test, we find that the series move together in the long run. Findings show that economic growth increases women’s labor force participation rate first but then it decreases women’s labor force participation rate. Findings indicate that there is a reverse “U” relationship between economic growth and female labor force participation. As a result of the short-term analysis, it is found that error correction coefficient of the model is negative and statistically significant.
The Financial Crisis Response. Comparative Analysis Between European Union And USA
Authors: Melnic Florentina
Published: July 2017

This paper reviews the measures adopted by central banks from the most important economies during the crisis and assess their effectiveness. It is important for policy makers to identify which measures were effective in limiting the financial system distress in order to adopt the appropiate measure during future crisis. In case of US, TARP was the most important program for banking system and it was effective in reducing banks’ contribution to systemic risk and banks’ default probabilities. But TARP also conducted to a reduction in loans growth and create incentives for higher risk-taking behavior. The unconventional monetary policies adopted by ECB during the period 2008- 2016 reduced the impact of the crisis on the European economy and achieved their objectives: to support banks’ funding and to increase lending to real economy (LTROs), to calm tensions from bond markets (CBPP, SMP, OMT), to support economic activity and to stabilize inflation rate (SMP, OMT, LTROs, APP).
A finite element method for the Navier-Stokes equations in moving domain with application to hemodynamics of the left ventricle
Authors: Danilov Alexander , Lozovskiy Alexander , Olshanskii Maxim , Vassilevski Yuri
Published: July 2017

The paper introduces a finite element method for the Navier-Stokes equations of incompressible viscous fluid in a time-dependent domain. The method is based on a quasi-Lagrangian formulation of the problem and handling the geometry in a time-explicit way. We prove that numerical solution satisfies a discrete analogue of the fundamental energy estimate. This stability estimate does not require a CFL time-step restriction. The method is further applied to simulation of a flow in a model of the left ventricle of a human heart, where the ventricle wall dynamics is reconstructed from a sequence of contrast enhanced Computed Tomography images.
Effects of Ca2+ on in vitro pollen germination of three Acacia species
Authors: Zhan Ni , Huang Liejian
Published: July 2017

We investigated the effects of Ca2+ on in vitro pollen germination of Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia mangium, and Acacia crassicarpa under different concentrations of Ca2+ (50 mg.L−1, 100 mg.L−1, 150 mg.L−1, 200 mg.L−1, 250 mg.L−1, 300 mg.L−1, 350 mg.L−1 and 400 mg.L−1) in the present study. Our results revealed that Ca2+ could stimulate the pollen germination percentage and the pollen tube growth of A. auficuliformis and A. crassicarpa under a certain concentration. In vitro pollen germination of A. mangium did not require exogenous Ca2+. With high Ca2+ concentration, the pollen germination of A. auriculiformis, A. mangium, and A. crassicarpa were obviously inhibited. With the rise of Ca2+ concentration, the percentage of pollen germination, the pollen tube length, the pollen tube growth, and the number of pollen tube were increased. However, the pollen germination percentage decreased with high Ca2+ concentration.
Virtual Reality as Innovative Approach to the Interior Designing
Authors: Kaleja Pavol , Kozlovská Mária
Published: July 2017

We can observe significant potential of information and communication technologies (ICT) in interior designing field, by development of software and hardware virtual reality tools. Using ICT tools offer realistic perception of proposal in its initial idea (the study). A group of real-time visualization, supported by hardware tools like Oculus Rift HTC Vive, provides free walkthrough and movement in virtual interior with the possibility of virtual designing. By improving of ICT software tools for designing in virtual reality we can achieve still more realistic virtual environment. The contribution presented proposal of an innovative approach of interior designing in virtual reality, using the latest software and hardware ICT virtual reality technologies
Property’s Sovereignty
Authors: Katz Larissa
Published: July 2017

This Article argues that ownership is a form of authority that is constitutionally basic in liberal societies. At the same time, I argue, neither the particular benefits nor burdens that accede to the position of ownership are. By distinguishing between a
Property, Sovereignty, and the Public Trust
Authors: Underkuffler Laura S.
Published: July 2017

Generally, in liberal democratic systems, it is assumed that government should forbear from interference with existing individual property entitlements. It is assumed that existing individual property entitlements should be respected, with government reluctant to interfere. Despite the ubiquity of this assumption, the theoretical underpinning for it is not obvious. A sovereign must respond to the needs of all of the members of the greater community for which it speaks. In view of this obligation, irrevocably assigning property rights to some, and not to others, is an inherently troublesome proposition. In this Article, the reasons for this state of affairs are examined. The conclusion is reached that conventional theories advanced by courts and commentators for government forbearance — such as protecting individual reliance interests, or advancing other independent policies — fail to explain the forbearance phenomenon. A more convincing reason can be found in a public fiduciary theory of government. However, recognition of this reveals that the property/sovereignty relationship is far more complex than a simple forbearance model would dictate. In fact, it mandates — in some circumstances — government nonforbearance, as well.
Uniform Distribution with Respect to Density
Authors: Cristea Ligia L. , Paštéka Milan
Published: July 2017

The paper deals with a generalisation of uniform distribution. The analogues of Weyl’s criterion are derived.
The Fifth International Conference on Uniform Distribution Theory (UDT 2016) Sopron, Hungary, July 5–8, 2016
Authors: Gueth Krisztián , Herendi Tamás , Németh László , Szalay László
Published: July 2017

This volume contains papers originally presented or inspired by the Fifth International Conference on Uniform Distribution Theory which was held in Sopron, Hungary, July 5-8, 2016.
NARRATIVAS DIGITAIS NA EDUCAÇÃO E NA FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DE LITERATURA
Authors: Rodrigues Alessandra
Published: July 2017

O uso educacional das narrativas digitais vem ganhando espaço nas pesquisas brasileiras, apesar de ainda ser pequeno o número de publicações com esse mote. Também recentes, as pesquisas internacionais com esse enfoque são em maior número, mas ainda requisitam análises para identificação de tendências e abordagens dos estudos. Nesse cenário, este artigo apresenta os resultados de uma revisão sistemática de literatura realizada em quatro bases de dados internacionais para esboçar o panorama das pesquisas sobre a utilização de narrativas digitais na formação de professores e na educação. O lapso temporal abarcado foi de 2010 a 2014 e as análises foram realizadas com auxílio do software NVivo. Os resultados indicam alguns “autores-referência” e duas abordagens distintas tanto na utilização quanto na pesquisa sobre narrativas digitais em situações de ensino, aprendizagem e formação.Palavras-chave: Narrativas digitais; Formação de professores; Tecnologias educacionais; Revisão sistemática de literatura.