bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Duas décadas da política nacional de educação ambiental: uma leitura sobre o panorama atual da realidade brasileira
Authors: De Souza José Fernando Vidal , Melo Costa Daiane Vieira
Published: June 2020

A pesquisa objetiva averiguar a Política Nacional de Educação Ambiental prevista na Lei Federal nº 9.795/99, ao longo de duas décadas de sua promulgação. Para tanto, num primeiro momento, contextualiza-se o que se entende por educação ambiental, seus atores, princípios e sua importância para a preservação do meio ambiente. Em seguida, examinam-se os valores destinados à educação ambiental nas leis orçamentárias anuais da União. Utiliza-se do método hipotético-dedutivo para as considerações finais e o auxílio do método estatístico para a análise dos dados orçamentários, consultando-se material bibliográfico e a legislação. Ao final, demonstra-se que para a implantação de política pública nesta área é fundamental não apenas a destinação de recursos públicos, mas o planejamento público para o estímulo da educação ambiental como mudança de hábitos e comportamentos, o que não está acorrer como dita a legislação vigente, ensejando, assim a ideia originária de ecodesenvolvimento.
Assédio moral na administração pública brasileira: do formalismo para a perspectiva sociojurídica
Authors: Ohlweiler Leonel Pires
Published: June 2020

o presente artigo examina o tema do assédio moral na Administração Pública, sob a perspectiva sociojurídica, relacionando-o como disfunção administrativa. Alerta para os perigos do formalismo jurídico na compreensão do conceito de assédio moral e refere possibilidades da sociologia de Pierre Bourdieu para analisar as ações assediadoras no âmbito do Direito Administrativo. A partir de casos judicializados de assédio moral investiga as decisões para caracterizar a ação social desenvolvida por agentes públicos assediadores, destacando o perfil das vítimas e os poderes administrativos utilizados. A metodologia aplicada foi pesquisa bibliográfica e jurisprudencial. O estudo propõe mecanismos de prevenção voltados para aumentar a democratização dos campos burocráticos.
Um olhar sombrio da justiça estadual criminal em Maringá, no Paraná: o uso (in)devido da medida cautelar restritiva da liberdade humana
Authors: Reis Junior Almir Santos , De Oliveira Gisele Mara
Published: June 2020

Este artigo apresenta um estudo sobre a decretação da prisão preventiva na Justiça Estadual em Maringá, no Paraná. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida com o escopo de compreender se decisões judiciais têm observado a natureza, a finalidade, os princípios e os fundamentos da prisão preventiva. Para tanto, coletou-se e analisou-se todas as decisões judiciais proferidas no contexto do recebimento de autos de prisão em flagrante delito lavrados nos meses de janeiro e junho de 2018 e distribuídos à Central de Custódia em Maringá. Ao final, aplicando-se o método indutivo, a pesquisa evidenciou que a prisão preventiva não tem sido imposta com observância da natureza, da finalidade, dos princípios e dos fundamentos delineados no plano teórico.
Editorial: edição 01/2020 - Apresentação
Authors: Campos da Silva Guilherme Amorim
Published: June 2020

A edição n. 1 de 2020 da Revista Thesis Juris é a materialização da pesquisa científica em várias áreas do direito.A Revista Thesis Juris apresenta a discussão acadêmica de temas atuais e fundamentais a pesquisa e estudo do direito, permitindo exame crítico de temas importantes, relacionados a questões econômicas, sociais e ambientais atuais. A evolução do pensamento jurídico científico permitirá a consecução dos objetivos maiores da sociedade brasileira, notadamente a redução das desigualdades sociais e a criação de uma sociedade igualitária e fraterna. Neste contexto insere-se a presente publicação.Agradecemos a todos autores e revisores desta edição pelo fomento do debate científico e qualidade das pesquisas ora publicadas.Convidamos todos a leitura e a possibilidade de submeter seus pensamentos e pesquisas a Revista Thesis Juris. Sejam todos muito bem-vindos. Prof. Dr. Guilherme Amorim Campos da SilvaDiretor do Programa de Mestrado em Direito da UNINOVEEditorPara citar (ABNT NBR 6023:2018)SILVA, Guilherme Amorim Campos da. Editorial. Revista Thesis Juris – RTJ, São Paulo, v. 9, n. 1, p. 1-1, jan./jun. 2020. http://doi.org/10.5585/rtj.v9i1.17498.
The relationship between the quality of the city’s recreational offering and the physical activity of its inhabitants – results of a pilot survey in Bielsko-Biała
Authors: Maciąg Justyna , Kantyka Joanna
Published: June 2020

The aim of the article is to outline the theoretical framework for studying the relationship between the quality of the city’s recreational offering and the physical activity of its inhabitants. The study was based on a review of the literature and was supplemented with data from a pilot questionnaire survey. The pilot survey was conducted in 2016 and involved 180 inhabitants of Bielsko-Biała. Responses were collected during direct interviews based on the survey questionnaire consisting of two parts: International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short version) and recreational offering assessment questionnaire proposed by authors. The literature review revealed gaps in research and publications addressing the relationship between the quality of the city’s recreational product and the level of physical activity of its inhabitants, and results of previous studies vary depending on their location (which was also confirmed by the pilot survey). According to the authors’ pilot survey, the respondents preferred outdoor forms of physical activity (Nordic walking and fast walks). The majority of respondents can be classified as sufficiently active. No statistically significant findings were found between respondents’ assessment of the service staff or the recreational infrastructure and the level of physical activity reported by inhabitants of Bielsko-Biała who participated in the survey. The innovative character of the work consists in developing and testing during the pilot survey a new theoretical framework for researching relationships between the quality of the city’s recreational offering and the level of physical activity of its inhabitants. The authors propose extending the existing approaches involving mainly the assessment of recreational assets by including marketing, staff-related and organizational aspects. This calls for interdisciplinary research.
Suburban zones as recreation and tourism reception areas for inhabitants of Polish metropolises
Authors: Makowska-Iskierka Marzena
Published: June 2020

The aim of the article is to characterise suburban zones, particularly as area performing recreational and tourist functions for inhabitants of large cities (metropolises). The study presents goals and motivations, frequency and duration of recreational and tourist activity undertaken in suburban areas based on information collected from a representative group of Polish urban dwellers. The study is based on a review of the literature, the author’s observations and survey results. Essential quantitative data were obtained from a survey conducted on a representative sample of the Polish population carried out on the end of 2014 using the standardized questionnaire survey method as part of the Omnibus Express service (CATI). Most respondents contacted in the survey undertook tourist and recreational activity in the suburban zone every day or almost every day, usually accompanied by other family members. Their main intention was to rest and enjoy some recreational activities, visit relatives or friends and stay on summer holiday plots. The choice of the suburban zone was to a greater extent motivated by its tourist assets and familiarity with the area than its proximity to the place of permanent residence. Many respondents used some form of accommodation during those stays, including their own (private) summer houses, or relatives’ / friends’ flats, or hotel accommodation. The monitoring of tourist and recreational activity in Poland should be continued and should also focus on spaces used for these purposes. More extensive research would make it possible to identify patterns and trends, also at regional level. Consequently, this kind of research would facilitate a more effective planning and organization of tourism and recreation, which would bring measurable social, economic and spatial effects.
The relationship between leisure activity types selected by older adults and their income
Authors: Gümüş Hüseyin , Erbaş Ülfet
Published: June 2020

This study focused on investigating the relationship between leisure activity types selected by individuals aged 65 and older and their income. The target population included inhabitants of Mersin Province aged 65 and older. A purposive sample of 228 individuals was recruited to participate in the study. The questionnaire consisted of a demographic information form and the “Leisure participation scale”, including six different activity types for which the respondents were asked to determine the frequency of participation. The collected data were analysed for normality, and by applying the independent T-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). In order to discover the cause of the inter-group differences (e.g. education level), Fisher’s LSD test was used. Significance was set at 0.05. The respondents’ participation in cultural activities was found to be positively correlated with their income level. Individuals in the low income group preferred “volunteering activities”, while individuals in the high income group preferred “cultural activities such as watching TV, going to cinema, concerts, museums”. Individuals in the moderate income group usually opted for “hobbies and indoor activities such as painting, reading, playing musical instruments”. Elderly people with moderate incomes, who tend to prefer indoor activities, should be encouraged to engage in outdoor activities that are more beneficial for their mental, physiological and psychological health. This results of the study can be used as recommendations concerning leisure activity types for private elderly care centers, ministries responsible for the health of elderly people, local authorities and other institutions that plan leisure activities for this social group.
Requirements for wood products used in railway transport
Authors: Fabijański Mariusz , Kowalik Paweł , Naduk Elżbieta
Published: June 2020

Precast concrete sleepers are commonly used in the construction of railways. They have many advantages and features that have made them a permanent element of the railway infrastructure. However, wooden sleepers are still used; they have many advantages, such as good vibration damping and temperature resistance. Due to their weight, they are used on routes where there is a problem with the trackbed. Economics is also one of the reasons for their use. Wood is a natural material that decomposes under the influence of biological and environmental factors without adequate protection. It is, therefore, necessary to adequately protect wood material against the effects of the environment in which it is used. The paper discusses the requirements that must be met by wooden products used to build the railway pavement. The types of wood from which the wooden materials of the railway superstructure are made are presented. The structure of wood and the properties of hard and soft wood were also discussed. The current regulations and standards classifying the kinds and types and dimensions of wood materials and regulating the requirements for wood materials of the railway superstructure are also presented. Issues arising from the ambiguities and shortcomings of these provisions and standards were also raised. The process of impregnating wood materials of the railway pavement with creosote oil using the Rüping vacuum-pressure method was also discussed. These types of oil are not neutral to the environment, especially those of the older generation that contained large amounts of highly toxic and carcinogenic substances, especially benz-a-pyrene. The analyzed material shows that there are some deficiencies as to the brightness, exact and explicit requirements for wood and impregnation. This is a certain problem for the entire range of products used.
Linseed oil supplementation affects fatty acid desaturase 2, peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma, and insulin-like growth factor 1 gene expression in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
Authors: Szalai Klaudia , Tempfli Károly , Zsédely Eszter , Lakatos Erika , Gáspárdy András , Bali Papp Ágnes
Published: June 2020

Objective: Effects of linseed oil (LO) supplementation on the fat content and fatty acid profile of breast meat, and the expression of three genes in the liver, breast muscle and fat tissues of commercial 154-day-old hybrid male turkeys were investigated.Methods: The animals in the control group were fed a commercially available feed and received no LO supplementation (n = 70), whereas animals in the LO group (n = 70) were fed the same basic diet supplemented with LO (day 15 to 21, 0.5%; day 22 to 112, 1%). The effect of dietary LO supplementation on fatty acid composition of breast muscle was examined by gas chromatography, and the expression of fatty acid desaturase 2 (FADS2), peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPARγ), and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) genes was analysed by means of quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction.Results: The LO supplementation affected the fatty acid composition of breast muscle. Hepatic FADS2 levels were considerably lower (p<0.001), while adipose tissue expression was higher (p<0.05) in the control compared to the LO group. The PPARγ expression was lower (p<0.05), whereas IGF1 was higher (p<0.05) in the fat of control animals. There were no significant (p>0.05) differences in FADS2, PPARγ, and IGF1 gene expressions of breast muscle; however, omega-6/omega-3 ratio of breast muscle substantially decreased (p<0.001) in the LO group compared to control.Conclusion: Fatty acid composition of breast meat was positively influenced by LO supplementation without deterioration of fattening parameters. Remarkably, increased FADS2 expression in the liver of LO supplemented animals was associated with a significantly decreased omega-6/omega-3 ratio, providing a potentially healthier meat product for human consumption. Increased PPARγ expression in fat tissue of the LO group was not associated with fat content of muscle, whereas a decreased IGF1 expression in fat tissue was associated with a trend of decreasing fat content in muscle of the experimental LO group.
L’ECHEC DE L’ACTION POLICIERE ANTI-KULUNA ET LA TENTATIVE D’UNE NOUVELLE APPROCHE ERADICATRICE EN REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO
Authors: Milolo Nsenda Martin
Published: June 2020

La police nationale congolaise (PNC) a reçus la mission de sécurisation des personnes et de leurs biens en plus du maintien et/ou rétablissement de l’ordre public en République Démocratique du Congo à l’instar des forces armées de la République qui s’occupe de la défense et de l’intégrité du territoire nationale contre les agressions externes et les rebellions internes. Cependant la PNC fait face aux situations inédites et complexes dans la réalisation de sa mission qui lui impose une adaptation ; il s’agit notamment du banditisme urbains mieux connus sous l’appellation « phénomène kuluna ». Les Kulunas sont les criminels majoritairement jeunes qui se trouvent dans les villes congolaises et opèrent le jour comme la nuit en extorquant l’argent et autres bien de valeurs de la populaire. Pour faire à cette insécurité urbaine, le Gouvernement a décrété plusieurs opérations exécutées par la police nationale, notamment « Likofi » et « Ingeta » pour éradiquer le phénomène Kuluna en RDC. Toutes les opérations et initiatives se sont soldées par un échec du fait notamment du manque des matériels de travails nécessaires et d’un mauvais traitement des policiers constituant ainsi la cause de la démobilisation policière. Face à cet échec, la présente étude propose une autre stratégie qui consiste à résoudre les causes de la délinquance des Kulunas notamment la formation aux métiers et l’enrôlement dans les ateliers afin de briser leur précarité financière qui est la première cause ce phénomène.
A Proactive Risk Assessment Through Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis in Pediatric Surgery Department
Authors: Molavi-Taleghani Yasamin , Ebrahimpour Hossein , Sheikhbardsiri Hojjat
Published: June 2020

Background: Patient safety is the first step to improve the quality of care. Objectives: Therefore, the present study aimed to examine the risk assessment of processes in a pediatric surgery department using the Health Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (HFMEA) in 2017 - 2018. Methods: In this research, a mixed-method design (qualitative action and quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study) was used to analyze failure mode and their effects. The nursing errors in the clinical management model were used to classify failure modes, and the theory of inventive problem solving was used to determine a solution for improvement. Results: According to the five procedures selected by the voting method and their rating, 25 processes, 48 sub-processes, and 218 failure modes were identified with HEMEA. Eight risk modes (3.6%) were found as non-acceptable risks and were transferred to the decision tree. The main root causes (hazard score ≥ 4) were as follows: Technical-related factors (14.34%), organizational-related factors (31.9%), human-related factors (45.3%), and other factors (7.6%). Conclusions: The HFMEA method is very effective in identifying the possible failure of treatment procedures, determining the cause of each failure mode, and proposing improvement strategies.
Změna investičních nákladů regionálních rozvojových projektů
Authors: Halámek Petr
Published: June 2020

The aim of the paper is to verify whether there is an increase in the amount of investment costs in regional development projects between the time of decision and completion of implementation. This assumption was not confirmed in the evaluated set of 911 projects implemented with the support from the Regional Operational Programme South-East in 2008-2015 in the South Moravian Region and the Vysočina Region. The average difference in investment costs is -3.7%, it means decrease of the investment costs. In terms of the identification of causes, only a slight dependence on the length of implementation was documented. Dependence on investment volume for projects up to CZK 100.0 million was not confirmed. The largest increase in investment costs was documented for projects implemented by the private sector (average increase in investment costs by 17%). A likely cause is the effort of the private sector to maximize the use of subsidies.
Entrepreneurial activity of small and medium sized enterprises in the Statutory City of Karvina
Authors: Chmielová Petra
Published: June 2020

The aim of this article is to evaluate the business activity of small and medium enterprises in the Statutory City of Karviná in the Czech Republic. With regard to the objective of the work, a questionnaire survey focused on small and medium-sized enterprises in Karvina was carried out. Secondary data are obtained from the Czech Statistical Office. Within Karvina, the number of registered entities is approximately half the number of registered entities every year, except for cooperatives. Enterprises of natural persons doing business under the Trade Licensing Act have a considerable advantage over legal entities. The main motivating factors for entrepreneurship are the influence of “self-fulfillment” when entrepreneurs engage in entrepreneurial activity to achieve their inner satisfaction. The second main motive is the possibility to organize your time and take responsibility for yourself. From the perspective of barriers to starting a business, the most important factor is the bureaucracy and redundant administration.
Nákupní preference mladé generace a on-line nakupování
Authors: Urbanovská Karolína , Kunc Josef
Published: June 2020

The young generation born in the mid-1990s and later is referred to as Generation Z. As the only post-war generation, they grew entirely on the World Wide Web and has been increasingly associated with the rapid increase in daily use of technology on a daily basis. Mainly the Internet and smart mobile phones have become an indispensable part of their lives and are often used in consumer preferences and during shopping. The paper focuses on the analysis and evaluation of selected results of Generation Z research in the Czech Republic in relation to shopping behaviour and on-line shopping. In terms of methodology, the research is based on an extensive quantitative questionnaire survey among members of a given generation in the Czech Republic. The results show that Generation Z a bit surprisingly prefers shopping in a brick-and-mortar store compared to online shopping. On the other hand, Czech young population not surprisingly spends the largest expenditures on food, entertainment, clothing and footwear, housing and travel, and this product mix is also reflected in the frequency of visits. This finding may be important for retailers and managers because, despite the ever-increasing implementation of smart technologies and an online lifestyle across all generations, brick-and-mortar businesses are still competitive to face this trend.
Práca s internetom ako indikátor počítačovej gramotnosti obyvateľstva Slovenska
Authors: Vilinová Katarína , Petrikovičová Lucia , Babjaková Laura
Published: June 2020

Computer literacy affects all areas of human life, and our subsequent control is almost inevitable nowadays. Due to the rapid growth of scientific knowledge and development of information and communication technologies, significant changes are taking place in individual countries. New technologies are coming to the fore through which there is an increase in country's economy, employment as well as labor productivity. To some extent, this fact is influenced by the ability of basic computer skills. This aspect is also important in terms of regional development at the national, regional and local level. The aim of the paper is to characterize selected indicator of computer literacy - internet work at three levels of Slovakia (state, district and municipality). The paper will be based by data from the Statistical Office of the European Union and Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. The methods of analysis, synthesis as well as graphical and cartographic methods will be the main methods used in the paper. Based on the achieved results, it can be stated that Slovakia achieved an average of 51.4 % in the development of internet use. It is very just above the EU average. At the regional level, the highest rate of internet use is manifested in the western part of Slovakia. At the local level in the case of the Nitra district, the internet was mostly used in the hinterland of the city of Nitra.
Evaluace politiky cestovního ruchu ČR za období 2014-2020
Authors: Holešinská Andrea
Published: June 2020

The paper deals with the evaluation of the state tourism policy of the Czech Republic. Primarily it focuses on the accomplishment of the strategic document the Concept of the State Tourism Policy of the Czech Republic for 2014-2020. The activities related to particular measures are examined and as well as the implementation of tools used by the state tourism policy is analysed. The state tourism policy of the Czech Republic is also confronted with the theoretical background. Therefore, the attention is paid to the decision-making process, the legitimacy of state interference in tourism and the role of the state in tourism policy. It is emphasized that external factors (e.g. global trends or COVID-19) have an impact on the decision-making process and the direction of tourism policy. The paper is based on the qualitative analysis of documents, which is supported by the analysis of secondary data sources.
Analysis of regional disparities in the Slovak Republic by examining selected indicators
Authors: Maroš Milan , Hudáková Jarmila , Levický Michal
Published: June 2020

Regional disparities are typical for many countries of the world, as well as for the Slovak Republic. Increasing regional disparities is not in the interest of any country, and is, therefore, a constantly monitored issue. The aim of this article is to analyze the development of regional differences in the Slovak Republic through selected indicators. We performed the analysis at the level of the NUTS III category in the years 1995 to 2018. As selected indicators, we have chosen the development of regional GDP per capita in euros and in purchasing power parity. Several methods can be used to examine the evolution of regional differences. We mainly used the characteristics of variability and also the average growth rate, with which we tried to identify changes in regional differences over time. We found that in the observed period, the differences between the regions of Slovakia increased overall, but the increase in differences prevailed mainly in the pre-crisis years. In recent years, we have seen a slight convergence between the regions. The government in each country always tries to put in place different measures to address this issue, but it does not always succeed. Given the current world situation associated with COVID-19, it is very difficult to predict developments in the coming years.
Airbnb jako katalyzátor neudržitelné přeměny měst – případová studie Praha
Authors: Novotná Markéta , Hasoňová Kateřina
Published: June 2020

The paper focuses on one of the current global trends related to the expansion of the sharing economy and short-term accommodation services on the Internet platform. The paper aims to evaluate the socio-economic impacts of the Airbnb service in the capital city of Prague, which is one of the most visited cities in Europe. The Airbnb phenomenon, which indirectly contributes to overtourism and the burden on city centres, usually leads to higher house prices, unequal competition, changes in residential areas, and other negative externalities for the residents. The paper applies the desk research method based on the processing of secondary data, supplemented by own observation and in-depth interview with a representative of IPR Prague. When comparing the specific situation and the measures implemented to deal with this problem in other model destinations, serving as a benchmark for the case study, it can be stated that in the case of Prague, the initiative often comes spontaneously from below. The implementation of measures is often carried out only after repeated complaints by residents.
Fenomén agroturismu na příkladu Jihomoravského kraje
Authors: Kubíčková Helena
Published: June 2020

This paper reacts to the recent trend in tourism in the form of agritourism. This branch of rural tourism has been increasing in the last decade and is becoming more attractive in the connotation to the growth of the urban population rate. Urban citizens of towns gradually seek out places close to nature for their recreation and relaxation. The presence of urban visitors and their sojourn in rural areas generate for farmers resp. entrepreneurs offering agritourism services an additional income and represent a diversification of their business. So, there is no doubt about the positive benefits of agritourism for both supply and demand. This paper, therefore, aims to observe and analyse the agritourism supply, and after data synthesis to describe the actual implementation of this form of tourism. The South Moravian Region was chosen as a research area. The goal was achieved by own data database of 23 surveyed objects, which were the only ones that fulfilled the criteria set on the background of the literature search. The object had to offer accommodation, provide relevant information on its own website and during the visit, there should be an interaction between the visitor and the domestic animals (e.g. in the form of a mini-zoo, observation, etc.). The results confirmed that, despite considerable diversity (e.g. in terms of capacity indicators, so the number of beds or rooms), agritourism serves as a cheaper alternative to vacation and provides some typical activities, such as horse riding.
Majority society and its coexistence with Arab and Muslim neighbors in the city of Teplice
Authors: Nová Monika
Published: June 2020

Writing this paper, the author wished to define problems that stem from the process of integrating Arab immigrants into the wider contemporary society of Teplice, not least because the city has often been mentioned in Czech media as a place where the foreigners are allegedly ill-adjusted to the local culture. Relying on the methods of qualitative research and on specifically constituted focus groups, we tried to find out what makes the process of integration in the city so troubled. In so doing, we considered the views presented by the representatives of municipal authorities, the non-profit sector and charity & church organizations - all more or less professionally engaged in the subject of our interest. Our results confirmed that Teplice is an illustrative example of the suitable practice.As mentioned in the Conclusion below, the Arab and Muslim societies follow certain rules and try hard to make them understood and tolerated.
Regionální a environmentální souvislosti plánované výstavby vysokorychlostních tratí v České republice
Authors: Viturka Milan , Pařil Vilém
Published: June 2020

The paper presents the results of evaluation of the effectiveness of construction of four planned high-speed rail/HSR routes in the Czech Republic based on their potential impacts on development and environment of the relevant NUTS 3 regions (kraje) expressed by criteria of stimulation and sustainability. The methodology developed for the evaluation of the first criterion includes the most important segments of road and rail infrastructure assessed on the basis of relevant technical and operational parameters (the significance of road and rail transport was set at 5.5: 1). As regards the second criterion, the used methodology takes into account the potential impacts of construction on protected areas of European importance Natura 2000. According to the research results, the most significant stimulation effects can be expected for the RS 3 route Praha – Plzeň (München) and the longest RS 1 route Praha – Brno – Ostrava (Katowice). In the case of the sustainability criterion, the RS 3 route was again evaluated as the best and on the contrary, the RS 1 route was evaluated as the worst, i.e. the most environmentally conflicting. The obtained results represent an important basis for setting construction priorities.
Faktory ovplyvňujúce množstvo a zloženie komunálnych odpadov v Nitrianskom kraji
Authors: Feszterová Melánia
Published: June 2020

The aim of the paper is to analyse the municipal waste state (MW) in the Nitra region at 2002-2018, and selected factors affecting the state of MW in the Nitra region, comparing the years 2002 and 2018. The amount and composition of waste depend on factors such as population, population density, size, type and function of settlement unit and degree of the block of flats housing. We used standard processing methods based on a comparative analysis of the development of statistical data, graphical and tabular expression of the issue. The results show that the number of inhabitants in the region is decreasing annually, but the amount of municipal waste increases. The amount of MW may be related to population density, especially if concerning larger urban municipalities and districts and it was shown in 2011. Regarding to size and type of settlement unit, decreases in the number of inhabitants in individual municipalities of the region may be related to the decrease in the amount of MW, which occurred in 2004, 2012, and 2013. The most significant contribution to the total employment rate in this region has industry, wholesale, retail, and the last were the economic activities of construction, building, and agriculture.
Priestorové aspekty vývoja osídlenia Novej Bane a Žarnovice v kontexte prírodných a socioekonomických podmienok
Authors: Petrikovičová Lucia , Vilinová Katarína
Published: June 2020

The dispersed settlement, as the studied area in the Novobanská Štálová area is, represents an autonomous expression of socioeconomic activity, conditioned by specific natural, and historical conditions. Štál is a habitable form, which was created mostly by gradual building on divided family lands, and many of them even today still share a common family name. The aim of the paper is to analyze spatial aspects of population distribution precisely in the context of natural and socioeconomic conditions of the territory with this specific form of settlement. The complexity of landscape development research requires the application and combination of multiple scientific approaches, concepts, methods, and techniques. Therefore, the methodological basis of the paper is based on several empirical studies analyzed in terms of the applied research methodology. The input analyzes include historical-geographical analysis of dispersed settlements, as well as field research. Today, the dispersed settlement, in addition to its original and basic agricultural function, also fulfills an accommodation and recreational function for a large number of the population working outside the dispersed settlements.
Vývoj české regionální politiky v první polovině devadesátých let dvacátého století
Authors: Wokoun René
Published: June 2020

The article deals with the development of regional policy and support for regional development in the Czech Republic in the first half of the 1990s and the development of views on this support. He focused on both the relevant legislation and the substantive aspects of regional development support. The aim of the article is to map in the historical context the issues of support for regions in the Czech Republic, as it was included in the legislation and practically implemented in the context of the political climate of the time. The first half of the 1990s is mapped, in which there was an interesting and rapid development in the sphere of regional policy and its gradually more important position in state policies.
Vznik krajské samosprávy a regionální politiky v České republice
Authors: Smolík Josef
Published: June 2020

The presented article focuses on the characteristics, origin and development of the establishment of regions in the Czech Republic. The basis discussions concerning decentralization, self-government and regional self-government establishment in the Czech Republic and the basis characteristics of territorial self-government units will be described. The article also introduces selected political concepts from the course of the 1990s, which focused on the formation of higher territorial units. Legislative documents and issues that are in the competence of individual regional self-governments will also be discussed. An important agenda of individual regional councils is also regional policy, which will be presented and described in more detail. The aim of the article is to present the process of the establishment of regions in the Czech Republic and the competences of regions in the field of regional policy. It is a case study, which was carried out on the basis of relevant literature and data from the Czech Statistical Office. The main finding of the article is the analysis of individual processes that led to the emergence of regions in the Czech Republic on the basis of the ideas of individual political parties on the issue of regional establishment and on the establishment of regional policy.
The Impact of Herding on the Expected Return in the Egyptian Stock Exchange
Authors: Abd Alla Mostafa Hussein , Sobh Mahmoud
Published: June 2020

This paper examines the impact of herding behaviour on the expected return in the Egyptian Stock Exchange by adding an additional risk factor reflecting herding behaviour to the capital asset pricing model. The study used monthly excess stock returns of 50 stocks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange from January 2014 to December 2018. The results do not support the capital asset pricing model before and after adding the herding behaviour factor, therefore there is no effect of herding behaviour on the expected return.
Protomelas krampus, a new paedophagous cichlid from Lake Malawi (Teleostei, Cichlidae)
Authors: Dierickx Katrien , Snoeks Jos
Published: June 2020

A new paedophagous species of Protomelas, P. krampus sp. nov., is described from Lake Malawi. It has been found in Lukoma Bay in Tanzania, near Mara Point in Mozambique, and at Otter Point, Chizumulu, the Likoma Islands and Mazinzi Reef in Malawi. This species is placed in the genus Protomelas based on its melanin pattern, which comprises a continuous midlateral stripe. A morphometric study was done to compare this species with its congeners and similar species of Hemitaeniochromis and Caprichromis. It differs from most congeners by having only one inner tooth row. Furthermore, P. krampus sp. nov. differs from P. insignis, P. spilopterus, H. brachyrhynchus, H. urotaenia, Caprichromis liemi and C. orthognathus by its shorter premaxillary pedicel, shorter prepectoral distances and dentition. It also differs largely in its melanin pattern from the paedophagous species C. liemi, C. orthognathus, Diplotaxodon greenwoodi and Naevochromis chrysogaster, as well as H. brachyrhynchus and H. urotaenia. Protomelas krampus sp. nov. has been observed to ram mouth-brooding cichlids from above to feed on their eggs or larvae.
Importance des habitats terrestres dans la dynamique d’occupation d’Emys orbicularis (Linnaeus, 1758) sur le site Natura 2000 « Grande Brenne »
Authors: CLARTÉ Pierre , PINET François , D'AMICO Frank
Published: June 2020

La Cistude d’Europe Emys orbicularis (Linnaeus, 1758) est une tortue d’eau douce menacée sur toute son aire de répartition. Le site Natura 2000 « Grande Brenne » qui fait l’objet de l’étude se situe au centre de la France dans le département de l’Indre (Région Centre-Val de Loire) au sein du Parc naturel régional de la Brenne, territoire propice à l’espèce qui y vit en métapopulations occupant des chaines d’étangs. L’objectif de l’étude est de quantifier en quoi les habitats de landes, forêt, prairies et les cultures créent des contextes paysagers favorisant, ou non, l’occupation des étangs ou/et certaines dynamiques de transition. L’étude d’échelle macro-écologique choisie se base sur les modèles dynamiques de MacKenzie pour rechercher l’existence d’une relation entre les grands types d’habitats terrestres présents sur le site et la dynamique d’occupation de l’espèce. Un échantillon représentatif de 61 étangs suivis durant sept années est prospecté cinq fois par saison afin d’obtenir un ensemble d’histoires de détection. Le paysage à proximité des sites est caractérisé par quatre variables. Les résultats montrent que la présence de landes et de forêts dans le paysage avoisinant les étangs semble favoriser l’occupation de la Cistude. Un scénario de colonisation entre 2011 et 2017 de la périphérie sud du site est suggéré. L’étude permet d’envisager des interactions entre l’occupation de l’espèce et les habitats terrestres présents sur le site. Elle montre aussi qu’il est essentiel de considérer non seulement l’écosystème étang dans la gestion de la Cistude d’Europe, mais également l’ensemble des habitats nécessaires au déroulement du cycle de l’espèce.
Reservoir implantation for flood dampening in the Macaé River basin using the Mohid Land model
Authors: Lugon Junior Jader , Tavares Luiza Paula da Silva , Kalas Francine de Almeida , Rodrigues Pedro Paulo Gomes Watts , Wasserman Julio Cesar Alvim
Published: June 2020

The use of computational models of varied complexity helps to understand the hydrological dynamics studying different scenarios of urban flood. In this perspective, a hydrological model of the Macaé river basin (RH-VIII) was built using the MOHID Land platform to simulate the implementation of a hypothetical attenuation reservoir for flood mitigation in the Macaé urban region. The results indicate that the maximum flows obtained with the simulation from project rainfalls were compatible with values observed in the literature, in the region of interest. The analysis of the flood hydrograms (m3/s) indicates a high efficiency in flood mitigation near the reservoir region, higher than 50%, while at the lower part of the basin, more urbanized region, the attenuation was of the order of 10%.
Monitoring of nitrate contamination in groundwater: case study of the campus of UNESP, Rio Claro/SP
Authors: Teramoto Elias Hideo , Costa Pedro Paulo Bazilio da , Gonçalves Roger Dias , Engelbrecht Bruno Zanon , Chang Hung Kiang
Published: June 2020

This study presents the results of the monitoring of nitrate concentrations in shallow groundwater at the UNESP Campus of Rio Claro/SP assumed to be sourced by septic tank leakage, which were discontinued in October 2014. The distribution of nitrate concentrations provides support to a conceptual model of contamination by multiple sources, since the concentration gradients are not observed along the flowpaths. The results of the monitoring indicate that in some monitored wells, the nitrate concentrations remain stable, while in other wells minor to strong fall trends were observed. These results provide support to the presence of other active sources, such as sewage leakage in the external and internal area of the campus. This scenario perfect fit with the maintenance of recorded high nitrate concentrations over the time. Despite the nitrate concentrations are below potability limit, additional investigations will be conducted to identify sources of contamination to ensure water quality in the future.
Uma Versão do Teorema de Vincent
Authors: Barros Jean Fernandes
Published: June 2020

Neste trabalho, apresentamos uma versão geométrica do teorema de Vincent, conforme Alesina e Galuzzi (2000). A versãoclássica, como em Vincent (1836); Akritas (1981); Alesina e Galuzzi (1998), é dada em termos de frações contínuas, e tem porfinalidade a obtenção de uma solução númerica para as equações algébricas. Para uma demonstração da versão geométrica doteorema de Vincent, nós utilizamos os resultados de Ostrowski (1950).
Antioxidant activity and quantification of phenols, flavonoids and total tannins of Cinnamomum triplinerve (Lauraceae)
Authors: Silva Ana Francisca Gomes , Pezenti Letícia , Abel Mayara Cristina Neves , Yunes Rosinara Virgínia Ferreira
Published: June 2020

The present study evaluated the antioxidant activity and determined the total phenolic, flavonoid and tannin contents of the extracts from leaves, barks and fruits of Cinnamomum triplinerve. The antioxidant activity was evaluated by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH) free radical scavenging method and the quantification of total phenols, flavonoids and tannins by spectrophotometry in the visible region. The extract from the barks was the most active in relation to the antioxidant activity (IC50 11.42 ± 0.41 μg/mL) and also the one with the highest total phenol content (36.38 ± 1.11 mg EAG/g extract) and total tannins, 14.58 ± 1.48 mg EAT/g extract. The results suggest that the antioxidant activity of C. triplinerve is mainly related to the presence of phenolic compounds, such as flavonoids and tannins, which are included in the category of free radical scavengers and efficient in the prevention of oxidative processes.
Estimação de nível de retorno da precipitação máxima diária na cidade de Jataí-GO
Authors: Medeiros Elias Silva de , Alves Marcos Antônio , Souza Sidnei Azevedo de
Published: June 2020

Considerando os riscos associados às precipitações máximas em diversas cidades brasileiras, este estudo teve como objetivo determinar estimativas dos níveis de retorno da precipitação máxima diária na cidade de Jataí, estado do Goiás, por meio da teoria dos valores extremos. Para isto foi considerado um conjunto de dados obtido a partir da estação meteorológica da cidade, compreendendo o período de 1979 a 2017. Os resultados descritivos indicaram que os meses do primeiro e quarto trimestre do ano apresentam os maiores índices da precipitação máxima diária. Por meio do teste da razão de verossimilhanças, notou-se que a distribuição Gumbel é preferível em relação a Generalizada de Valores Extremos para modelar os dados de precipitação. Além disso, observou-se que março é o mês que apresenta os maiores níveis de retorno da variável em questão, com valores entre 71,07 mm a 87,19 mm em um período médio de 5 anos. Outros valores informados para períodos de até 100 anos são estimados. Os resultados apresentados podem auxiliar os órgãos responsáveis pelo planejamento estratégico na região de Jataí buscando prevenir os danos causados por chuvas intensas em áreas urbanas e no setor da produção agrícola.
As concepções de natureza e ambiente no semiárido brasileiro: contribuições da história ambiental
Authors: Dourado Graziela Freitas , Botelho Maria Izabel
Published: June 2020

Este artigo apresenta uma revisão bibliográfica acerca de determinadas concepções de natureza, primeiramente, ressaltando algumas das principais continuidades e rupturas nas significações de natureza no campo da história. Posteriormente, faz-se uma discussão relacionada ao contexto brasileiro apresentando reflexões sobre natureza e ambiente presentes em alguns clássicos das ciências sociais do Brasil. Finalmente, o foco será direcionado às concepções, percepções, visões e significações da natureza e do ambiente da região semiárida do país. Almeja-se contribuir para a compreensão histórica da relação sociedade-ambiente, ao menos no que diz respeito às concepções, percepções ou visões agregadas à natureza e ao ambiente do semiárido brasileiro. Pretende-se provocar reflexão sobre a necessidade de se alcançar uma melhor compreensão histórica da relação sociedade-ambiente, sobretudo em contextos locais, para um maior entendimento da questão ambiental contemporânea. Desta forma, acredita-se que a História Ambiental local possibilita um melhor entendimento do presente como reflexo de ações passadas, o que é uma demanda urgente no caso do semiárido brasileiro.
O papel de políticas públicas na formação de capital social: o caso da associação dos produtores rurais de Estância Velha/RS
Authors: Bearzi Igor Silva de , Schneider José Odelso
Published: June 2020

O presente estudo visou contribuir para a discussão sobre a relação entre Estado e formas associativas ou cooperativas, a partir da análise do papel desempenhado por uma política pública, o Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE), na constituição de uma associação com personalidade jurídica, a Associação dos Produtores Rurais de Estância Velha (APREV). Trabalhou-se para levantar evidências que pudessem explicar a dinâmica do processo de formação de capital social estimulado pela política pública, ou seja, a formação do grupo em que se constitui a associação. Esta pesquisa localiza-se no universo das pesquisas qualitativas, utilizando como técnicas para coleta das informações a pesquisa documental, pesquisa bibliográfica, observação participante e entrevistas semiestruturadas. A análise dos resultados indicou que os agricultores associados na APREV aproximaram-se e consolidaram relações que permitiram que participassem no PNAE em Estância Velha, apesar dos relutantes comportamentos individualistas e egoístas. Foi identificado também que esta atitude interessada dos agricultores em associar-se demonstra a importância de estímulos à cooperação, dentre os quais, os promovidos pelo Estado.