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The Challenge Of Asylum To The European Union’s Policy In A Knowledge Based Society
Authors: Dinicu Anca
Published: November 2015

Migration is not a new phenomenon. People have been forced or tempted to leave their homes since ancient times, due to the economic (lack of resources, type of property, level of national economy development, better careers, famine), social (family reunification, social justice, poverty), political (oppression, war, ideology) or environmental (flooding, drought) problems. If for some, migrating is a quest of improving an already good living, for many others, it is a quest of survival. On this second aspect the paper intends to focus on, especially by relating the issue with the pressure created not only upon some European countries, but also upon the European Union as a political international actor.

It seems that migration reveals a whole spectrum of vulnerabilities concerning the European Union internal security, including lack of sane regulation, which if not tackled properly can easily create disorder and endanger regional security. One thing is for sure – tackling migration and asylum problems should be structured on solidarity and responsibility, both at national and European levels.
Risks, Threats And Vulnerabilities At The Eastern Border Of NATO And Of The EU
Authors: Pasăre Ionel-Claudiu
Published: November 2015

The twenty first century has presented us with distinctly new kinds of security challenges. These new challenges have specific information components. In some cases, the crisis is essentially about information such as cyber-attacks against government or critical private sector information systems. In others, the information needs for crisis managers are critical but do not yet enjoy a robust infrastructure. The risk of a traditional war on the European continent is not the same as during the Cold War. Nevertheless, at sub-regional level there still occur phenomena of instability and crisis and trends of fragmentation and isolation of certain states.

“The current crisis in Ukraine is affecting as a whole, the strategic interests of the Romania in the Region, and I think at issues like: the border security of NATO and EU, the European path of the Republic of Moldova, the situation of Romanians in Ukraine, the democratization of the Wider Black Sea Region and ensuring of energy security” (Eduard Hellvig, SRI director, AGERPRESS interview, March 31, 2015)”.
Comparative Analysis Of The Components Of The Leadership Style Of The Bulgarian Cadets
Authors: Atanasova-Krasteva Nevena
Published: November 2015

The paper presents the results of the analysesis of the longitudinal study of the professional and social components of the leadership style of Bulgarian cadets. The research is conducted in the last three years with the cadets from all years of training in Vassil Levski National Military University during the annual complex tactical field exercise. Situational leadership theory has been used as a basis of the developed model of the cadet’s leadership building.
Negotiating In Cross-Cultural Contexts
Authors: Costin Alexandra-Florenţa
Published: November 2015

Accentuated by globalization, the overlapping and the dissemination of values, beliefs and perceptions pertaining to different cultures have reached an unprecedented level, phenomenon which, with the contribution of new technologies and the international media, led to the creation of a new global culture. The constant movement of large masses of people with different personal goals has brought into contact individuals coming from various cultures, who found themselves in the position of trying to understand, filter and harmonize new cultural practices as well as developing skills for coping with them; due to widespread businesses spanning national borders, negotiation practitioners frequently encounter business opponents from unfamiliar cultures and resort to strategies and tactics meant to cross cultural boundaries and the obstacles of the business context. The paper is an overview of concepts and findings regarding the origin of the global culture as cultural co-existence in the international space, with an emphasis on the concepts of cross-cultural communication and cross-cultural competence, cultural variables and their impact on cross-cultural negotiations.
Development Of Outsourcing Services
Authors: Dimitrova Sevdalina , Nichev Nikolay , Stefanov Nikolay
Published: November 2015

In today's world the sophistication of modern organizational processes requires the development of outsourcing services. The organization seeking to dispose of non-key services in order to increase economic activity appears as a common practice. This causes the need for cooperation between the private and public sector, which is the beginning of outsourcing. This paper studies and analyzes the development of outsourcing as a form of public - private partnership in the practice of business and in the armed forces.
The Problem Solving Management Process And The Best Practice Of The National University Of Public Service
Authors: Kovács Gábor
Published: November 2015

It is the responsibility of the military and law enforcement leaders to solve different problems during their professional service. At the National University of Public Service the students study the main steps of the process of problem solving management. The essay leads the readers through the process of management step by step showing the best practice of the Hungarian military and law enforcement organizations. The essay pays special attention to the decision which is the main and most important step of the management process.

All of the graduating students of the National University of Public Service carry out an annual management practice – The Common Public Service Practice. The implementation of this practice following a theoretical phase is to support the practical knowledge applying the best leadership practice during solving the different situations in the real time.

The reader will gain a full insight into the problem solving management process and this experience can be successfully adapted to his own work.
The Representation Of Terrorism In The Public Opinion – Fixing The Images In The Public Mentality
Authors: Pîslariu Daniel
Published: November 2015

In the XXI century terrorism has become one of the most used terms in media, acquiring a global recognition. This is possible because of the heightened activity of various terrorist organizations in different geographical areas around the world starting from the tragic event who took place in the U.S.A. in 11.09.2001.

In addition to these issues is the desire of media to broadcast news of considerable interest to the public. Therefore one of the most suitable terms that suits both media and public requirements is terrorism.

So, mostly because of media, it seems that is possible that a person who doesn't know much about terrorism, even a sentence close to a definition of the term, knows that terrorism is a mixture of fear, politic, deaths and violence, which is true. Interesting fact is how the public is able to recognize terrorism and its form of manifestation because of media and how media generates representation of terrorism and fix them in the public mental.
Managing Communication Campaigns During Crises According To William Thomas’s Social Theory
Authors: Pogan Livia
Published: November 2015

Starting from the sociological theory of William Thomas which says that when people consider a situation as real, it becomes real through the consequences it produces, in this paper we intend to analyze how that works in the case of specific situations.

We begin with the conceptual delimitations of the main terms we operate with, according to the approaches proposed by the pioneers of the American Interactionism, the promoters of this perspective. Furthermore, we intend to analyze actual cases where this theory applies in specific situations, emphasizing the individual context and the differentiated management of the communication strategy, while tracking the obtained results.

The crisis situations aimed in our study can be integrated into two main categories: those manifested at organizational level and those recorded at country level, with international consequences. Nowadays society, recognized as a knowledge based one, is dominated by abundant information, that can be structured and systematized in such ways that the created scenarios can sometimes irreversible determine the destiny of individuals, organizations or even countries. This are the key elements we want to study in this paper.
Reducing Stress At Work
Authors: Rotariu Irina-Ionela
Published: November 2015

It has been previously demonstrated that reducing stress at work means actually reducing risk of illness in life. Occupational distress is one of the most important health problems in the E.U.

In Europe, it is on the second place as regards the number of days off and cost. Occupational distress affects one out of three employees in the E.U. Over the last few years, some organizations have worked out programs designed to help all the employees physically and mentally in order to prevent problems related to stressing jobs. All these plans are trying to reduce work-related stress. This article aims at presenting some strategies to prevent and reduce stress at the organizational level and individually.
Communication – A Key Element In The Improvement Of Social Dysfunctions In Organizations
Authors: Tănăsescu Dorina-Antoneta , Florea Nicoleta-Valentina , Tănăsescu Irina-Antoaneta
Published: November 2015

People coordinate with one another, to achieve their objectives and survival, working in organizations. To obtain these things, they must cooperate, collaborate, and communicate efficiently. Not always, people understand each other, or cooperate. Many studies were made in order to improve communication between employees and minimize organizational conflicts. This article endeavors to show that through a better human communication, the managers and the employees will obtain a better conviviality, better understanding, better results and better performance. For this reason, objectives like minimizing work conflicts, fluctuation and absenteeism named social dysfunctions (DS) through a better communication process, become important for any organization in order to obtain performance.
Internationalization: A New Challenge For Military Universities
Authors: Urban Rudolf
Published: November 2015

The paper attempts to show the development within the education of military professionals in the context of new challenges. It focuses on not only the general evolution of education but also on internationalization as an important element to increase the necessary quality of military professional training. Readers can find explanation of the advantages of international terms as a common instrument that would create future possibilities for cooperation among military universities.
Value Chain Analysis – Basic Element Of An Organization’s Competitive Advantage
Authors: Grigorescu Ioan Lucian
Published: November 2015

Competitive advantage is a difference in relative prices or the relative costs and it results from differences in their work done. These differences may occur in two different ways, namely either the organization performs better the same types of activities, or it chooses different types of activities. To establish whether between an organization and other competitors in the same industry there are differences in terms of relative prices and relative costs, it is recommended to make use of Porter's value chain, the more so as these differences are determined by the activities of the organization. Value chain plays an important role in the diagnosis of an organization's competitive advantage because through it we can get an insight into the mode of action of costs and the influences they have on the strategy that the organization has taken. Also, through the value chain there can be identified the potential sources of differentiation of products or services offered by the organization.
The Management Of Procurement Of Goods At A Logistical Base
Authors: Pîrvuţ Valentin
Published: November 2015

The logistical bases are large units of logistical support which are composed of specialized logistical units that can be in the subordination of infantry divisions and of the branches of the army/command units. One of the most important tasks assigned to the base is representd by procurement of goods, services and works in accordance with the legal competences, or delegated by the secondary credit release authority. At the level of a logistical base, the management of public acquisitions represents a complex process, coordinated by the commandant and run by the structure of acquisitions or the corresponding micro-structure within the logistical department, which aims at providing the functional, economic and judicial framework, necessary for initiating, carrying on and finalizing the organized procedures with a view to satisfying its own needs and of the assigned units.
Illegal Unreported And Unregulated Fishing In The Black Sea
Authors: Belova Gabriela
Published: November 2015

The article examines the legal fight against the illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the EU, particularly in the Black Sea. At international level the term was first mentioned in 1992, then in 2001 in the framework of FAO there was a broader definition adopted. The article pays attention to the EU secondary legislative acts, certification system and sanctions regime. The IUU fishing is a complex, multi-faceted and dynamic problem. Recent statistical data shows that the amount of money of the illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is between 9 and 24 billion U.S. dollars per year. IUU fishing has serious biological, economic and social consequences. The author concludes that the fight against IUU fishing requires efforts of coastal States, efforts of regional organizations as well as efforts by the whole international community.
Comparative Aspects Regarding The Regulation Of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Authors: Fainisi Florin , Fainisi Victor Al.
Published: November 2015

The technology of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) has constantly developed in the last decade, becoming a key feature of the military programs and operations in Europe and the US, and the industry market has considerably grown. The vast majority of this growth is at the US level, whose military budget is bigger than of any other state in the world. On the other hand, with respect to the civil market, the sale of these kinds of aircrafts is in its initial stages, even though there are lots of fields in which it can be applied. In general, the states have begun to take legislative measures so that the unmanned flight of such an aircraft in areas open to civil aircrafts is controlled, so that any danger to the civil aircrafts should be avoided. The countries of the European Union that have not legislated this field are subject to Regulation 216/2008/EC regarding common norms in the civil aviation field and the Chicago Convention. Furthermore, all EU states are NATO members and thus apply in principle the norms established by the North-Atlantic Organization.
Some Aspects Of Technical And Criminalistic Assistance In Murder Criminal Case By Shooting
Authors: Goşa Dumitru
Published: November 2015

The role and importance in solving the crime scene investigation of offences against life resulting from forensic science that puts the reach of judicial bodies and the technical-scientific methods necessary for discovering, fixation, lifting, turning and examining traces of homicide, author and victim identification.

Forensic and technical assistance for the offence of murder committed by shooting, assumes that the technical, legal ballistic investigation is carried out on the basis of principles aimed at forensic identification, and using methods and procedures in other sciences related (physics, chemistry, biology, microscopy comparison, shooting invisible radiation, spectral analysis, etc.).

Therefore, complex issues and complex collection of evidence and material resources and the sample is treated from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Clarifying all the circumstances relating to the death of a person, and identifying and proving the guilt of infringing the right to life cannot be achieved today without the involvement of forensic experts and specialists and the usage of scientific-technical means they have.

In this regard, recent scientific findings adopted by the forensics of Romania (eg Motorola Printrak AFIS databases Bis, IBIS, IMAGETRAK database of genetic analysis laboratories physic-chemical micro traces), supplemented by professional criminologists decisively contribute to solving homicide by gunshot.
Administrative Formalities Concerning The Members Of A Family Who Are Not Nationals Of A Member State
Authors: Lupsa Florentina , Frant Florin
Published: November 2015

The member states issue a residence permit to the family members of a citizen of the European Union that are non-nationals of a member state, for the case that their planned residence exceeds three months. The deadline for presenting the request for granting a residence permit is at least three months from the arrival date. The disregard for requesting a residence permit may expose the person in question to indiscriminate and proportional sanctions. The residence right for family members of a Union citizen who are not nationals for a member state is confirmed by issuing a document entitled „Family member residence permit for a citizen of the Union”, in a timeframe of maximum six months from the date that his or her request is presented. A confirmation of filing the request for the residence permit is issued immediately.
Legislative And Administrative Measures For Implementation Of The United Nations Convention On The Rights Of The Child In The Republic Of Bulgaria
Authors: Markov Metodi
Published: November 2015

The United Nations Convention on the rights of the child is a part of the Bulgarian legislation since 1991. The main focus of the report is on the legislative measures for implementation of the standards established by the Convention in the legislation of the country. The assessment was made on the basis of regular reports on the fulfilment of the Convention obligations and on the recommendations of The Committee on the rights of the child. The national authority for child protection - The State agency on child protection - as well as its status and powers are introduced. Matters concerning the participation of the country in regional (European) initiatives concerning the rights of the child have also been discussed.
Regional Politicy - The Main European Instrument For Strategic Investments
Authors: Mureşan Doina
Published: November 2015

Regionalization can be translated into the desire to reach balance in economic development, through raising the level of developing areas and, in this respect, regionalism advocates for raising the region at decision level. Whether it is about regionalism or about regionalization, both would benefit from decentralization, which also yields the multi-level government process.
The Principle Of Legality, Principle Of Public Law
Authors: Stoian Alexandru , Drăghici Teodora
Published: November 2015

The principle of legality represents one of the most important principles of the state of law, which significantly contributes to defending the law order and the social balance. Established as a principle of the organization and functioning of the state public authorities at the Revolution of 1789 in France, the acknowledgement of the principle of legality in an act having a constitutional value marked the moment of foundation for the state based on law principles and represented a premise of creating a modern public administration. The principle is present at the level of each judiciary branch, which provides for its popularity due to its specificity. The paper aims at achieving a brief analysis of the role of the principle of legality in public law, presenting its importance in constitutional and administrative law.
Comparison Of The Transfer Of Criminal Proceeding With Other Forms Of International Legal Cooperation In Criminal Matters
Authors: Voynova Ralitsa
Published: November 2015

The article examines the current regulations of the transfer of criminal proceeding in the European legislation, indicating the differences from other forms of International legal cooperation in criminal matters, such as: transfer of sentenced persons and mutual recognition of judgments.

The study highlights the importance of the transfer of criminal proceeding for the International legal cooperation in criminal matters between the European countries. Its main objective is by preventing the conflicts of jurisdiction between the States concerned to ensure a more efficient, procedural economical and lawful prosecution of crimes.
Methodological Suggestions For Developing The Moral Profile Of Military Students
Authors: Bumbuc Ştefania , Macovei Crenguţa Mihaela
Published: November 2015

The paper addresses some pedagogical problems that occur in the process of developing the moral profile of military students. A particular issue is that the educators (military instructors, officers or civilian teachers) have the official responsibility to build up the cadets’ ethics, but they have no special training in this field and they are not given specific tasks. It is challenging for educators to design and formalize the optimal routes, the appropriate methods and tools for approaching the moral education, and also to find the most efficient ways to assess the results of this process. In this paper we present some theoretical guidelines related to the education in the ethical domain, some relevant pedagogical experiences of Romanian and foreigner officers, and also some “lessons learned” by military trainers. In order to contribute to the improvement of the quality of the cadets’ forming process, we outline some teaching methods and pedagogical tools that have already proved their effectiveness in the development of the military moral profile, concurrently with their moral conscience and moral conduct.
The Nature And Solution Of Ethno-Political Conflicts. Bulgarian Experience
Authors: Ganev Ilia , Lazarov Valeri
Published: November 2015

In the beginning of the 21st century, the international community tries to do its best in order to guarantee that our civilization, entering the new millennium, puts an end to any form of domination of one peoples over another, to the reasons for such domination, and to the whole idea of inequality. Ethno-political conflict appears to be a permanent form of social and political struggle in the modern world. No major region is free from it. In its more acute manifestation, it may turn into murderous, destructive violence. Bulgarian ethnic model is a concrete historical concept. This is a specific way to find a way out of the impasse of Interethnic relations in which the “revival process” was plunged the country. Bulgarian ethnic model is a transformation of the ethnic contradictions and conflicts in the political process, which neutralize them and makes it possible to restore good neighborly relations in the everyday life of Christians and Muslims before the start of the conflict situation.
Modality Expressed By Will And Would In Legal Texts And Their Equivalents In Romanian
Authors: Goga-Vigaru Roxana Petruţa
Published: November 2015

Modality is influenced by different genres and finding the types of modality commonly found in legal texts is the goal of the present paper. Modals are very important because they involve communication about advice, about obligation or permission and they also help us to express our decisions about what we think, about what we know and how strongly we believe that our knowledge is correct. The present study deals with the uses of 'will' and 'would' in legal texts and the comparison with their Romanian counterparts in point of epistemic and deontic modalities.
Teacher Control In The Second Language Classes
Authors: Obilişteanu Georgeta , Niculescu Brânduşa-Oana
Published: November 2015

An important aspect taken into consideration in making the distinction between the traditional and the modern methodologies used in teaching a second language is related to the control exercised by the teacher in managing the foreign language environment. The traditional methodology is largely teacher-centred, with the teacher playing a very dominant role as the organizer and the controller of all classroom activities, as well as the evaluator of the learners’ performance. The modern methodology is learner-centred, allowing students to take centre stage and get a hands-on practical experience of using the language for communicative purposes. Nevertheless, this distinction should not lead to the diminishing of the teacher’s power and authority since making the shift from the teacher as total controller of all that happens in the class to mediator/facilitator supposes a multitude of roles that he/she has to assume within the classroom. The efficiency of a foreign language teacher can be determined by the level of development of the language competences as mirrored in the learners’ listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. The necessity and importance of classroom teaching control must be emphasized, as well as the roles a teacher plays in achieving the objectives proposed for each lesson.
Communicative Competences
Authors: Pateşan Marioara , Zechia Dana , Balagiu Alina
Published: November 2015

In the last decades communicative competences in a foreign language have become a necessity. You need to speak a foreign language either to study abroad, to find a job or just watch a movie or understand the music you listen to. Learners are taught to be communicators. You do not simply become a communicator if you acquire vocabulary and grammar rules. Language learning is complex and difficult, especially when the language is acquired later in life as a second language. The learning process consists of acquiring a language system, rather than learning a series of disconnected components. Receptive comprehension becomes increasingly important with each grade level because students are required to do more reading and to integrate the information acquired with new knowledge presented by the teacher who has to find the best strategies to help students advance to more complex language structures.
Organisational Theatre In The ESP Classroom: A Romanian Account
Authors: Petraru Ana-Magdalena
Published: November 2015

This paper draws on our work with the 2nd year students at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania; in our Business English seminars, we brought into play the speeches of Shakespeare’s characters, namely King Henry’s in Henry V as played by Kenneth Branagh on screen and Mark Anthony’s in Julius Caesar by Marlon Brandon, respectively. Overviewing international and national perspectives on organisational theatre and establishing a relation with CLT, in general and ESP, in particular, we will tackle the activities meant to help our pre-experience learners (Ellis and Johnson, 1994; Frendo, 2005) develop their presentation and public speaking skills with the help of the two speeches mentioned above, i.e. the persuasion and the motivational one as coined by literature (Sharma et al., 2010).
Military Units Resilience Growth Activity Designs In The Current Operational Environment
Authors: Raţiu Aurelian , Ispas Lucian , Neag Mihai
Published: November 2015

Resilience is particularly important for companies and organizations, but particularly for the military organization, in terms of protecting and maintaining the health of the organization's leaders and members as well as their ability to respond in a competent way to the inquiries of a given situation given shock, risk and uncertainty.

This article focuses on understanding the factors that influence military structures resilience and how to design specific activities to increase their resilience in military actions. Addressing the concept of military structures resilience is particularly useful for the defence policy and military culture because the concept can identify key elements needed by the military and military units to overcome difficult situations specific to international missions and current military conflicts.
Method To Establish The Optimal Variant Of A Technical Project
Authors: Bogdan Octavian-Ioan
Published: November 2015

The design phase is the most important step of the lifecycle of a technical system. If the manufacture process of any product is based on high quality technical documentation, then there is a chance to achieve a very good product. The paper aims to provide a method for determining the optimal variant of a technical project based on certain technical, economic conditions or terms of use imposed in the early stages of design.
Aspects Regarding The Development Of Pyrotechnic Obscurant Systems For Visible And Infrared Protection Of Military Vehicles
Authors: Pulpea Gheorghe Bogdan
Published: November 2015

During the last decades, the military combat vehicles and trucks were equipped with various weapon systems and laser rangefinders, optical devices and sighting equipment. The military vehicles were thus upgraded, so they become a more attractive target for enemy fire. Since ballistic armour cannot and will never completely protect vehicles against kinetic or explosive ammunitions, various pyrotechnic countermeasure systems such as smoke screening, were designed and implemented. Generating smoke screens or flares in the desired area (around the combat armoured vehicles) is a concern of many manufacturers of pyrotechnic protection systems, aiming to protect against detection in the visual (VIS) and infrared (IR) spectrum. The goal of this article is to present a brief state-of-the-art regarding the development of pyrotechnic smoke camouflage systems and flares used to ensure countermeasures in the visible and infrared electromagnetic spectrum. Types of pyrotechnic systems and structures for the protection of military vehicles will be described briefly.
Ict Security Of A State
Authors: Smolarek Mirosław , Witkowski Marek
Published: November 2015

The paper presents the impact of the reliable ICT systems on efficient and safe functioning of a state. Moreover risks which faced communication and information systems have been presented. Furthermore authors proposed their own solutions that may improve the level of security of transmitted information. Then they indicated ICT systems that can be used for providing continuous and flawless exchange of information, with particular emphasis on the need of protection of information from unauthorized access, modification or destruction. Also some suggestions have been proposed for the modernization of IT systems, which could improve the secure dataflow and ensure continuous exchange of information between the components responsible for the security of the state.
The Retrofitting Of Reinforced Concrete Columns
Authors: Baciu Catalin , Murzea Paricia , Cucu Vlad
Published: November 2015

The retrofitting of a building requires an appreciation for the technical, economic and social aspects of the issue. Choosing the optimal solution depends on a large variety of criteria, the most important being the total cost, the construction time length (eventually with the possibility of continuous usage of the building), the ease of technologies application etc. The first part of this paper briefly presents classic and modern retrofitting technologies for industrial buildings. The second part represents a study case of a single storey industrial building retrofitting, using four different intervention options.
The Analysis Of The Vibratory Movement Of The Gun Barrel And Its Influence On The Firing Accuracy
Authors: Sava Alin-Constantin , Piticari Ioan-Liviu , Nistoran Diana-Georgeta , Moldoveanu Cristian-Emil
Published: November 2015

It is known that the forces and shocks that occur during the firing process of a firearm induce vibrations to the barrel of the weapon and to the weapon as a whole. There are flexural, longitudinal, radial and torsional vibrations. The most important ones are considered to be the flexural or bending vibrations, especially the ones recorded in the muzzle section. This paper presents a method of recording the flexural vibrations of the barrel in the muzzle section of a 5,56mm automatic rifle and the influence of muzzle devices, using modern equipment (high speed cameras) and dedicated software.
What are you saying when you are talking about…? Procedure for isolating a hidden story in a monologue about the author’s own life
Authors: Kuncewicz Dariusz , Kuncewicz Dorota , Sokołowska Ewa , Sobkowicz Jolanta
Published: November 2015

Our article describes and illustrates a procedure for isolating a hidden story from a monologue on an assigned topic. The procedure involves four stages: 1) collecting data and preparing transcripts; 2) identifying out-of-key elements; 3) analysing and interpreting a text by means of linguistic and literary theory devices; 4) formulating a hidden story. In deducing a hidden story from narratively out-of-key elements, the vital part was identifying the rules of speech and analysing the contexts in which they were used in the monologue. The hidden story was reconstructed as a one-level narrative pattern on the basis of information inferred from different contexts of using speech rules, as well as from information explicit in the monologue. Our article also discusses the theoretical and clinical value, and new trends in the research on hidden stories.
Outbreak of ranavirus infection in sheatfish, Silurus glanis (L.), in Poland
Authors: Borzym E. , Karpińska T.A. , Reichert M.
Published: November 2015

Ranavirus was detected in adult sheatfish, with clinical signs, on a Polish fish farm in February. Farm isolates induced a strong cytopathic effect in vitro and were identified by electron microscopy and PCR amplification of the ranavirus specific gene fragment. Restriction analysis with the Acc I enzyme showed that isolated ranaviruses were different from the epizootic heamatopoietic necrosis virus (EHNV). We sequenced a fragment of the major capsid protein (MCP) gene and found that isolates were similar to other strains of ranaviruses, available in GenBank.
Epoxy composites reinforced with multi-walled carbon nanotube/poly(ethylene glycol)methylether-coated aramid fiber
Authors: Kausar Ayesha , Siddiq Muhammad
Published: November 2015

A novel type of aramid fibers coated with poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether (PEGME)-modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was designed using electrophoresis. Owing to the good interaction of MWCNT-PEGME with the matrix, the coated fibers were well dispersed in epoxy resin. Thin films of epoxy/aramid-MWCNT-PEGME were prepared by placing the modified aramid fibers in molds, and the epoxy resin was infused into them. 4,4′-Diaminodiphenylmethane was dissolved in epoxy before the resin was poured over the aramid fibers coated with MWCNT-PEGME. According to fracture surface studies, the modified fibers were completely miscible with the epoxy resin and the filler was dispersed well in the space between the aramid fibers. The tensile strength of neat resin was increased from 658 to 1198 MPa in 40 wt.% of fiber-loaded epoxy/aramid-MWCNT-PEGME 40 composite. The maximum flexural strength was also found to be higher for epoxy/aramid-MWCNT-PEGME 40 (1593 MPa). The glass transition temperature (T
g) was studied using differential scanning calorimetry, in the range of 164–173°C. The tensile strength, modulus, flexural strength, and T
g of epoxy/aramid fiber composites with unmodified fibers were found to be lower than those of epoxy/aramid-MWCNT-PEGME composites.
An Investigation of the Linkage between Relationship Status (Single vs. Partnered), Identity Dimensions and Self-construals in a Sample of Polish Young Adults
Authors: Adamczyk Katarzyna , Luyckx Koen
Published: November 2015

The aim of this exploratory cross-sectional study was to examine the associations among relationship status, identity processes, and self-construals among Polish young adults.

The theoretical framework of the study consisted of Erikson’s psychosocial theory of human development (Erikson, 1963; 1968; 1980), the dual-cycle model of identity formation (Luyckx, Goossens, & Soenens, 2006), and the concept of independent and interdependent self-construals. A total of 291 university students (155 females and 136 males) aged 20-25 completed the Dimensions of Identity Development Scale (DIDS; Luyckx, Schwartz et al., 2008) (Polish adaptation - Brzezińska & Piotrowski, 2010a) and Self-Construal Scale (SCS; Singelis, 1994) (Polish adaptation - Pilarska, 2014). Results showed that single individuals scored higher on exploration in breadth, exploration in depth, and ruminative exploration, and lower on commitment making and identification with commitment than did partnered individuals. Further, single and partnered individuals did not differ in the area of independent and interdependent self-construals. Discriminant function analysis revealed that especially ruminative exploration and exploration in breadth were important variables for discriminating single from partnered status.
The Stratified Significance of a Historic Façade as a Basis for a more Durable Conservation Approach
Authors: Van Roy Nathalie , Van Balen Koen , Verstrynge Els , Naldini Silvia
Published: November 2015

In heritage conservation, a gap is often observed between the theory of conservation as a durable process that aims at the preservation of a historic building and the practice of restoration as a single intervention that aims at a fast and convincing result. This paper describes the proposed approach for the conservation of the main façade of the Shoemakers Chapel (in Dutch: Schoenmakerskapel) in Antwerp (Belgium), a listed monument since 1976. It serves as an example of how to develop a durable and realistic approach for the conservation of a sixteenth century façade. The basis for the conservation approach is the understanding that each intervention should take the stratified significance of the historic façade into account. In this paper, it will be shown how to combine a study of the façade from a technical point of view with an analysis of the façade as a carrier of cultural significance.
Combining Mineral and Polymer Binder Material Science for Sustainability in Construction and Restoration
Authors: Van Gemert Dionys , Cizer Özlem
Published: November 2015

The study of microstructure formation in polymer-cement concrete provides opportunities to exploit synergetic actions between cement and polymer, leading to performance improvement and to a wide range of new and innovative properties and applications. Polymers can reduce the impact of construction industry on environment, by decreasing the carbon footprint of cement and concrete production. Renovation and restoration, largely figuring in the concept of sustainable construction development, thank their growing share in construction activity to the input of polymers in repair and binder materials and in rehabilitation procedures. The study of ancient binders and mortars reveals aspects of the origins of the observed long lasting durability of those ancient mortars. It also reveals the interaction mechanisms between carbonation of air hardening components and hydration of hydraulic components, which in turn helps to develop chemical activation methods (i.e. alkaline activation) to improve the hydraulic properties of pozzolans and industrial residues to develop inorganic polymers (i.e. geopolymers) for eventually full replacement of cement in binders.
A tale about Zen philosophy and a motorcycle (that is: OER & MOOC quality)
Authors: Ghislandi Patrizia
Published: November 2015

The paper introduces the concept of education quality, mainly based on a shared culture, that is a background for a permanent reflection on a process in which teachers, students, and stakeholders are involved, in a gradual improvement of their competence. People can achieve quality if they head for an open, participatory, iterative trajectory towards personal identity construction through the achievement of satisfaction of a well done work. In this context measurement tools and final quality controls are only a means “toward the end of satisfying the peace of mind of those responsible for the work” (Pirsig, first edition 1974, 2005, p.304).

The also describes the Open Educational Resources and Massive Open Online Courses phenomenon, and presents the most recent studies about the theoretical framework and practical tools available in the scientific literature to scaffold the quality evaluation of open education. The discussion, taking full advantage of the literature presented, recognises that we are still in the infancy of the Open Education quality evaluation, and that the available tools have still to demonstrate their value in the application's fields, through empirical researches.
Disagreement, Cognitive Command, and the Indexicality of Moral Truth
Authors: Reichardt Bastian
Published: November 2015

Moral Relativism can be considered an attractive alternative to realism because relativists can make good sense of cultural and societal disagreements by seeing them as faultless. However, we can show that this advantage is made possible by systematically disagreeing with moral phenomenology. Relativists make a substantial distinction between intercultural and intracultural discourses which turns out to be incoherent. This can be shown by making use of Crispin Wright’s notion of Cognitive Command.
Reliability Evaluation Of The City Transport Buses Under Actual Conditions
Authors: Rymarz Joanna , Niewczas Andrzej , Stoklosa Jozef
Published: November 2015

The purpose of this paper was to present a reliability comparison of two types of city transport buses. Case study on the example of the well-known brands of city buses: Solaris Urbino 12 and Mercedes-Benz 628 Conecto L used at Municipal Transport Company in Lublin was presented in details. A reliability index for the most failure parts and complex systems for the period of time failures was determined. The analysis covered damages of the following systems: engine, electrical system, pneumatic system, brake system, driving system, central heating and air-conditioning and doors. Reliability was analyzed based on Weibull model. It has been demonstrated, that during the operation significant reliability differences occur between the buses produced nowadays.
Proposal Of Landfill Site Model In The Particular Territory
Authors: Stopka Ondrej , Simková Ivana
Published: November 2015

Nowadays, waste logistics is a relevant element within the worldwide logistics system. This paper is focused on the proposal of the appropriate model of landfill site for disposal of municipal waste. This issue refers to waste logistics in urban areas. In this regard, three different alternative models of landfill sites are considered. Landfill site model can significantly influence the waste management productivity and effectiveness of the enterprise. In the paper, one of the decision-making problem methods is utilized. This particular method enables to assess each model of landfill site in relation to each of the specified criterion and order the models according to the achieved results.
Two new polyacetylene derivatives from the Red Sea sponge Xestospongia sp.
Authors: Ayyad Seif-Eldin N. , Katoua Dina F. , Alarif Walied M. , Sobahi Tariq R. , Aly Magda M. , Shaala Lamiaa A. , Ghandourah Mohamed A.
Published: November 2015

Two new polyacetylenes (1 and 2), along with two known C-30 steroids (3 and 4) were identified from the Red Sea sponge, Xestospongia sp. The chemical structures were determined based on extensive spectroscopic measurements 1D (1H, 13C and DEPT) and 2D (COSY, HSQC and HMBC) NMR, UV, IR and MS. The new compounds 1 and 2 were evaluated for their antimicrobial and antitumor activities. 1 and 2 were active against multidrug- resistant bacteria with MICs ranged from 2.2 to 4.5 μM. No toxicity was recorded for the two tested compounds up to 5 μM using Artemia salina as a test organism. Compound 2 showed excellent antifungal activity against some pathogenic fungi such as Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans (MIC 2.2–2.5 μM) and antitumor activity against both Ehrlich ascites carcinoma and lymphocytic leukemia (LD50 5.0 μM).
Peer Group Effects on Moslem Consumer’s Decision To Purchase Halal Labeled Cosmetics.
Authors: Aisyah Muniaty
Published: November 2015

The purposes of this research are to analyze peer group effects on Moslem consumers’decision to purchase halal-labeled cosmetics directly and indirectly which is mediated by consumers’ religious behavior. This research applies Structural Equation Model and convenience random sampling with 215 samples who have bought halal-labeled cosmeticsand live in Southern Tangerang. The findings show that: first, peer groupdirectly affect consumers’ decisionto purchase halal-labeled cosmetics; second, hablumminannas behavior mediates peer group and consumers’decision to purchase halal-labeled cosmeticsindirectly, third, hablumminallah behavior has the most dominant effect on Moslem consumers’ decision to purchase halal-labeled cosmetics. Based on the findings, it could be concluded that the reason of consumers’ decision to purchase halal-labeled cosmetics is because their religious behavior are high. Therefore, it is suggested that government and related institutions need to implement the Security Act of Halal Products immediately in order to protect the consumer from consuming non-halal productsDOI: 10.15408/aiq.v7i2.1682
Mammals, birds and reptiles in Balbina reservoir, state of Amazonas, Brazil
Authors: Cabral Márcia Munick Mendes , De Mattos Gália Ely , Rosas Fernando César Weber
Published: November 2015

The construction of hydroelectric power stations can affect the fauna, including the adaptation to the new lentic conditions, and may lead to the disappearance of some species and the colonization of others. Usually, there is a lack of information in the post-flooding phases. The present study is a preliminary qualitative survey of mammals, birds, and reptiles in the influenced area of the Balbina hydroelectric dam (01°55' S, 59°29' W). Species records were made during field trips to the reservoir with no group specific methods. The conservation status of the identified species followed the classification adopted by IUCN. Twenty-two mammals (one endangered – EN), forty-two birds and six reptiles  (one  vulnerable  –  VU)  were  identified.  Although  the  list  presented  here  is  preliminary, if appropriately complemented, it can be used to understand the effects of hydroelectric dams on the Amazonian fauna.
Rodents (Rodentia) and marsupials (Didelphimorphia) in the municipalities of Ilhéus and Pau Brasil, state of Bahia, Brazil
Authors: Geise Lena , Pereira Luciana Guedes
Published: November 2015

The present study provides a list of small mammals from the coastal south part of the state of Bahia. Live-traps were settled in Atlantic Forest fragments where cacao (Theobroma cacao) plantations are widespread. During a short-term inventory performed in February 2003, 13 specimens from eight species of small mammals were collected.
Amphibia, Anura, Leptodactylidae, Leptodactylus furnarius: new country record, geographic distribution map and advertisement call
Authors: Baldo Diego , Tomatis Cristian , Segalla Magno Vicente
Published: November 2015

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Reptilia, Boidae, Epicrates cenchria cenchria: distribution extension
Authors: Barrio-Amorós César L. , Pascual Amelia Díaz de
Published: November 2015

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Cnidaria, Scleractinia, Tubastraea coccinea Lesson, 1829 and Tubastraea tagusensis Wells, 1982: distribution extension
Authors: Creed Joel Christopher , Oliveira Anderson Eduardo Silva , De Paula Alline F.
Published: November 2015

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Reptilia, Squamata, Polychrus spp.: new record, range extensions, and distribution map in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil
Authors: Kawashita-Ribeiro Ricardo A. , Ávila Robson W.
Published: November 2015

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