bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Proposed Trajectory Planning Algorithm for Mobile Robot Navigation Based on A* Algorithm
Authors: Yıldırım Şahin , Savaş Sertaç
Published: August 2019

This chapter proposes a new trajectory planning approach by improving A* algorithm, which is a widely-used, path-planning algorithm. This algorithm is a heuristic method used in maps such as the occupancy grid map. As the resolution increases in these maps, obstacles can be defined more precisely. However, the cell/grid size must be larger than the size of the mobile robot to prevent the robot from crashing into the borders of the working environment or obstacles. The second constraint of the algorithm is that it does not provide continuous headings. In this study, an avoidance area is calculated on the map for the mobile robot to avoid collisions. Then curve-fitting methods, general polynomial and b-spline, are applied to the path calculated by traditional A* algorithm to obtain smooth rotations and continuous headings by staying faithful to the original path calculated. Performance of the proposed trajectory planning method is compared to others for different target points on the grid map by using a software developed in Labview Environment.
Robust and Intelligent Control Techniques for Twin Rotor System
Authors: Taskin Yener , Hacioglu Yuksel
Published: August 2019

During recent decades, popularity of unmanned aerial vehicles has increased throughout academics, engineers, as well as students because of their wide range of application areas such as inspection, communication, and transportation. The twin rotor system represents the nonlinear and coupled dynamics of a helicopter to a certain extent. Therefore, it provides a good test bed for engineering students' education on dynamics of aerial vehicles and control of mechatronic systems. In this study, sliding mode and fuzzy logic controllers are designed to control hovering motion of this highly nonlinear system. A robust sliding mode controller is preferred since it is insensitive to external disturbances, and intelligent fuzzy logic control is preferred since it is applicable to nonlinear systems where exact model of the system is not needed. Designed controllers, which are robust and intelligent, are then applied to the twin rotor system in real time. Then, experimental results are presented and discussed in terms of control performances of the designed controllers in detail.
How Personal Values Affect Social Responsibility in Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Potocan Vojko , Alfirevic Niksa , Nedelko Zlatko
Published: August 2019

Recent research has investigated how personal values of university stakeholders shape social responsibility of universities. Interest of universities for their responsibility toward society, beyond fundamental academic goals related to creating, transferring and preserving knowledge in society has become more widespread since 1970s. As social responsibility has evolved, universities have started to look into questions about mechanisms through which beliefs, values, attitudes impact their socially responsible behavior. This chapter provides an insight into the role of university stakeholders' personal values to creation of social responsibility of higher education institutions and explain how their values accelerate development of broader society. Findings enable new understanding of current state of social responsibility in higher education and suggest possible solutions for its improvment.
The Hierarchy of Managers' Personal Values and Universal Management Attributes
Authors: Nedelko Zlatko , Brzozowski Maciej , Bartkowiak Paweł
Published: August 2019

The main purpose of this chapter is to examine and compare the importance of managers' personal values and universal management attributes in organizations from Slovenia, Austria, and Poland. In this study, the analysis of results focuses on (1) personal values of managers, where 57 variables were verified, which were measured on a nine-point Likert scale and (2) evaluation of selected, universal management attributes that determine managerial behavior in organizations, whose measurement was performed on eight-point semantic scales. In order to compare the significance of managers' personal values and universal management attributes between respondents' groups from Poland, Slovenia, and Austria, the method of one-way analysis of variance and t-test for independent groups were applied.
Factors Affecting Employees' Job Satisfaction and Psychological Health
Authors: Lorber Mateja , Treven Sonja , Mumel Damijan
Published: August 2019

The aim of this study was to examine the level of psychological health and job satisfaction and to find out which predictors have an impact on nurses' psychological health and job satisfaction. Six hundred forty nurses from surgery and internal medicine departments from Slovenian hospitals participated in the research. Data analysis was carried out by using SPSS 25.0. With transformational leadership style, leaders' characteristics, leaders' emotional intelligence, leaders' communication skills, positive effectivity, and job satisfaction, one can explain 57% of nurses' psychological health. The results indicated that 85% of nurses had good psychological health. And also that more frequent exposure to stress and lack of stress management were associated with poor psychological health. The employees' psychological health does not affect only the individual, but also on the quality of care and on the effectiveness of hospitals. It is important to monitor employees' job satisfaction and take care for employees' health by providing a healthy work environment.
Steering Start-Ups' Organizational Behavior Through Development of Project Management Practices
Authors: Vrečko Igor , Skaza Aljaž
Published: August 2019

Start-ups are only in the initial life cycle phases, which exposes them to many specific challenges and increases threats of business cessation. Because of their youth, the do not yet have formal organizational structures and operating rules. This also applies to the area of project management. In this chapter, the authors deal with the success of start-ups' projects and the characteristics of their project management culture. Although the success of projects and project management culture is relatively often discussed in the literature, it is generally done in the context of large companies, not start-ups. The research has shown that projects represent a large part of the start-ups' businesses, and that there is a significant high awareness of the importance of project preparation and the definition of objectives, as well as a caution in defining the roles and organization. In these companies we can notice quite a coherence with the principles of learning organizations, especially the importance of learning from experiences and transferring knowledge among the participants in the project.
Examining Strategic Fit and Innovation in Terms of Competitive Strategies and Knowledge Management
Authors: Adiguzel Zafer
Published: August 2019

Employees working for knowledge management change traditional concept of labor and become an important activator of organizational value. Therefore, in the age of technology, organizations started to give importance to “knowledge management” to reach their performance targets. Knowledge management plays a key role in organizations' accumulation of intangible assets and the organizations use information resources of social networks to maintain their competitive advantage and increase their level of competitiveness. Knowledge management is an important intangible asset for the organizations. Therefore, it is necessary to examine how the information and knowledge management affect organizational performance, and what are the best strategies to achieve good impact. The path to successful strategy and innovation goes through well-implemented knowledge management.
Transformation of Business With Digital Processes
Authors: Serinikli Nilüfer
Published: August 2019

Digital transformation has caused amendments to business in terms of strategies, work models, work processes, product and services, organization culture, decision making, technological infrastructure, human resource management, and collaborations. Thanks to digital transforming, amendments in business have caused to appear new type business: digital business. In digital business, either new work model system is created, or existing work process is changed or transformed. The purpose of this study is to determine the differences between conventional businesses and digital businesses and the amendments to organizational structure and human resource management in digital processes. In the light of this purpose, examples will be given from businesses changed by digital processes.
Strategic Approach to Business Intelligence and Its Impacts on Organizational Performance
Authors: Adiguzel Zafer
Published: August 2019

Organizational structures have changed as a result of the widespread use of information technology, as well as the development of software programs and its daily use in all departments. When such technologies became more widespread throughout every sector, enterprises began to understand its effectiveness and have established information technology department requirements in their organizations. With time, these requirements have become integrated into whole organizations, thereby increasing the importance of business intelligence. Competitors, increasing uncertainties, and risks of the sector have resulted in the further development of the concept of business intelligence to support organizations and senior management wishing to achieve a competitive advantage and make strategic decisions. In other words, analyzing data and sharing it among the departments within the organization became significantly important as senior management use this information to make strategic decisions.
The Control of Transfer Pricing of Corporations by Blockchain Technology
Authors: Demirhan Habip
Published: August 2019

The globalization movements that had emerged in the last century have not only influenced the world's social, political, and cultural structure, but also have influenced its economic structure as well. The globalization of the world economy makes locations and economic units between countries or regions interdependent on one another. The primary driving forces of this process include technological change and multinational enterprises. Thus, intercompany transactions are important for multinational enterprises. In recent years, discussions regarding the applicability of blockchain technology, or more commonly referred to as crypto coins, for the public sector have emerged. This study therefore attempts to explain the applicability of blockchain technology in relation to transfer pricing, and it clarifies (1) how blockchain technology represents a new approach to transfer pricing, (2) how blockchain technology reduces transfer pricing evasion, and (3) how blockchain technology increases both transparency and accountability.
The Impact of New Technology on Society and Workforce in Production in the Era of Industry 4.0
Authors: Zafer Cem , Vardarlier Pelin
Published: August 2019

The industrial revolution, which took place in the 20th century, is the first step of similar developments in the ongoing centuries. In the first steps of this century, the use of steam machines in production is the first steps of a more serial and systematic production structure. With the advancing developments up to the industrial revolution or Industry 4.0, a structure quite different from the initial stage was formed. In the most general sense, the Industry 4.0 structure, defined as the internet of objects, emerges with a more systematic and self-functioning structure discourse in its production activities, but its effects are not only related to production activities. As a matter of fact, the use of Industry 4.0 at the point reached, human resources, employment, social classes, communities, and so on. It is thought to be effective on the structures. In this context, in this study, the effects of the social impacts of these processes and the ways in which Industry 4.0 can create a social structure have been explained.
Industry 4.0 and Its Impact on Working Life
Authors: Ofluoglu Gokhan
Published: August 2019

The natural development of history of humanity confronts the societies with a new industrial wave making use of the opportunities of the information and communication technologies. While the concept of labor depending on muscle force that produced the emergence of modern societies withdraws from production process, the gap is filled by intelligent machinery which automatically decides by itself by employing machinery automation and internet technologies. In the new social order, people determine their own standing according to their intellectual build-up instead of muscle power. Industry 4.0 brings a lot of advantages together with the reduction of source consumption, energy productivity, production efficiency, stabilization of rising workforce expenditures, and prevention of the impact of aging societies on production. Although problems come up on the issues of setting the intelligence of machinery and accomplishing workforce market that fits the industrial revolution, technological developments and the subsidies draw the actualization date of the process forward.
Two new species ofDiodontus(Hymenoptera: Pemphredonidae) from the western Mediterranean and their phylogenetic relationships
Authors: Budrys Eduardas , Budrienė Anna , Orlovskytė Svetlana , Soon Villu
Published: August 2019

Two new species ofDiodontusCurtis, 1834 (Hymenoptera: Pemphredonidae) are described.Diodontus polytylusBudrysnew speciesis widespread in North Africa, from Libya and Chad to Morocco, as well as in southern Spain and Portugal.Diodontus guichardiBudrysnew specieswas found in several localities in Morocco. The new species have small differences in their morphology; however, they can be easily separated using molecular characters. Comparison of 17 molecular markers has revealed that the highest evolutionary divergence is observed in mitochondrial gene ND6 and internal transcribed spacer ITS2. The variable regions of the nuclear rDNA genes 18S and 28S demonstrated the lowest evolutionary divergence; thus they were of the least use for species identification. The most coherent reconstruction of phylogeny, in comparison to other groups of markers, was obtained using exons of nuclear protein-coding genes. A provisional key to the species ofD. minutus(Fabricius, 1793) species group of the Mediterranean Region is presented.
Quantifying Activity Levels After Sport-Related Concussion Using Actigraph and Mobile (mHealth) Technologies
Authors: Huber Daniel L. , Thomas Danny G. , Danduran Michael , Meier Timothy B. , McCrea Michael A. , Nelson Lindsay D.
Published: August 2019

Context

Interest in identifying the effects of physical and mental activity on recovery after sport-related concussion is growing. Clinical studies of concussed athletes' activities require well-validated methods for tracking their intensity and timing.

Objective

To develop and validate a novel multimodal approach to monitoring activity postconcussion using mobile (mHealth) technologies.

Design

Cohort study.

Setting

Translational research unit.

Patients or Other Participants

A total of 40 high school and collegiate football players were evaluated at preseason and followed longitudinally after either concussion (n = 25; age = 17.88 ± 1.74 years, height = 182.07 ± 8.08 cm, mass = 98.36 ± 21.70 kg) or selection as a nonconcussed control (n = 15; age = 18.27 ± 1.83 years, height = 180.01 ± 7.19 cm, mass = 93.83 ± 24.56 kg).

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Participants wore a commercial actigraph and completed a daily mobile survey for 2 weeks. Analyses focused on comparisons between groups for actigraph-based physical activity and self-reported physical and mental activity during the follow-up period.

Results

For the first 2 days postinjury, objective measures showed fewer daily steps in concussed (6663 ± 2667 steps) than in control (11 148 ± 3381 steps) athletes (P < .001), and both objective and self-reported measures indicated less moderate to vigorous physical activity in concussed (27.6 ± 32.6 min/d and 25.0 ± 43.6 min/d, respectively) than in control (57.3 ± 38.6 min/d and 67.5 ± 40.1 min/d, respectively) athletes (both P values < .05). Correlations between objective and self-reported measures of moderate to vigorous physical activity were moderate across select 1-week and 2-week averages. We observed no group differences in self-reported mental activities.

Conclusions

Physical activity after sport-related concussion varied widely across athletes but on average was reduced during the acute and early subacute postinjury periods for both objective and self-reported measures. The lack of differences in mental activities between groups may reflect limited change in mental exertion postconcussion or difficulty accurately measuring mental activities. Assessing concussed athletes' activities using actigraphy and self-reported scales may help monitor their compliance with activity recommendations and be useful in studies aimed at better understanding the effects of physical activity on concussion recovery.
Disability prevalence-context matters: A descriptive community-based survey
Authors: Maart Soraya , Amosun Seyi , Jelsma Jennifer
Published: August 2019

Background: There is increasing interest in the collection of globally comparable disability data. Context may influence not only the rates but also the nature of disability, thus locally collected data may be of greater use in service delivery planning than national surveys.Objectives: The objective of this article was to explore the extent to which two areas, both under-resourced but geographically and socially distinct, differed in terms of the prevalence and patterns of disability.Method: A cross-sectional descriptive survey design was utilised, using stratified cluster sampling in two under-resourced communities in the Western Cape, South Africa. Nyanga is an informal urban settlement in Cape Town and Oudtshoorn is a semi-rural town. The Washington Group Short Set of questions was used to identify persons with disabilities (PWD), and a self-developed questionnaire obtained socio-demographic information.Results: The overall prevalence of disability was 9.7% (confidence intervals [CIs] 9.7–9.8) and the proportion of PWD was significantly different between the two sites (Chi-Sq = 129.5, p 0.001). In the urban area, the prevalence rate of any disability was 13.1% (CIs 12.0–14.3) with 0.3% (CIs 0.1–0.6) reporting inability to perform any function at all. In contrast, the semi-rural community had a lower overall prevalence rate of 6.8% (CIs 6.0% – 7.8%) but a higher rate of those unable to perform any function: 1% (CIs 0.07–1.4). Disability was associated with gender, age, unemployment and lower income status in both areas.Conclusion: Deprived areas tend to show higher disability prevalence rates than the National Census estimates. However, the discrepancy in prevalence and patterns of disability between the two under-resourced areas indicates the need for locally specific data when planning health interventions.
Book reviews
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: August 2019

Basiese menslike anatomie deur Linda de Jager. 2de uitgawe, 1990, Juta & Kie. Prys R 49,50. Resensie deur E. Harmse.The ABC of geriatric careby C.D.W. Morris. Juta & Co Ltd, 1990. Price R 33,50. Review by J.C. Beenhakker.The international classification on impairment, disability and handicap (ICIDH, WHO 1980). Review by Huib Cornielje.Right in the middle: Selective trunk activity in the treatment of adult hemiplegia by P.M. Davies. Springer-Verlag, 1990. Review by L.D.Textbook of geriatric medicine by P. de V. Meiring. Juta & Co Ltd, 1990. Price R 79,00. Review by J.C. Beenhakker.Hypermobility of joints by P. Beighton, R. Grahame and H. Bird. Second Edition, 1989. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg New York. ISBN 3-540-19564-5, ISBN 0-387-19564-5. Review by L. Sparks.
The only way to go is up
Authors: Davids L. M.
Published: August 2019

No abstract available.
Molly Levy lecture: The road to 2000
Authors: Irwin-Carruthers S.
Published: August 2019

No abstract available.
Congress: Opening address
Authors: Venter E. H.
Published: August 2019

No abstract available.
The biomechanics of pelvic tilt
Authors: Siff M. C.
Published: August 2019

Emphasis on the use of pelvic tilt fails to take account of several other types of pelvic rotation involved with three dimensional pelvic stability and mobility. It is necessary to have a thorough understanding of the biomechanics of all types of pelvic rotation in order to safely and efficiently use the spine during all physical activities.
World Confederation for Physical Therapy
Authors: Irwin-Carruthers S. H. , Beenhakker J. C.
Published: August 2019

No abstract available.
Book Reviews
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: August 2019

Rehabilitation of the older adult by Keith Andrews. Reviewed by J.C. Beenhakker.Foundations of physical rehabilitation: A management approach by Doreen Bauer. Reviewed by Trish Wallner.Stroke and head injuries: A guide for patients, families, friends and carers by Mary Lynch and Vivian Grisogno. Johan Murray (Publishers) Ltd. 1st Edition 1991 soft, 175 pp, illustrated. Reviewed by Leigh Hale.
Letter to the editor
Authors: Allen Aileen
Published: August 2019

No abstract available.
Pillow positioning facilitates independent bridging for bedpan use in pelvic fractures
Authors: Fourie Jeanette A. , Lief Eileen M.P. , Dunne Timothy T.
Published: August 2019

The idea of giving a patient with fractures of the pelvis a mechanical advantage, by placing pillows under his/her back in order to make bridging for the bedpan easier, was tested in this clinical trial. Twenty nine subjects were entered by block randomisation into the experimental group and twenty nine into the control group. The number of days from entry into the trial until independent bridging was noted. Independent bridging is defined as the patient being able to lift high enough to slide a conventional stainless steel bedpan under the buttocks. Results show that there is a significant difference in time to bridging (Y = 0,602, p = 0,0027) in favour of the experimental group. Other variables studied appear to marginally favour the control rather than the experimental group, thus suggesting that the pillow method could be used safely and effectively in the treatment of patients who have sustained a range of pelvic fractures.
World Confederation for Physical Therapy
Authors: Madzivire Dorcas
Published: August 2019

No abstract available.
Obituary: Hazel Baines
Authors: Beenhakker J. C.
Published: August 2019

No abstract available
Lower leg overuse injuries in high school first team schoolgirl hockey players
Authors: Petrick M. , Laubscher K. F. , Peters E. M.
Published: August 2019

Questionnaires eliciting training histories and injury profiles were sent to the first team female hockey players and coaches of the top seven hockey schools in the Griqualand West and Southern Transvaal high school leagues during the 1990 hockey season.During this season, 27,4% (n=43) of the players reported that they had experienced pain in the lower leg area. The findings of this study suggest that some degree of pes planus may be a common problem and that the wearing of hockey boots may reduce the risk of lower leg pain.A general lack of knowledge about lower leg overuse injuries and their prevention was apparent amongst the players. The need for education on these injuries and their prevention was identified and recommendations for closer liaison between coaches and players were made.
The occurrence of cycling injuries in the Western Province: A descriptive study
Authors: Bakkes E. S. , Hendry J. A. , Uys M. S.
Published: August 2019

0n 21 October 1989, a total of 902 randomly selected cyclists were questioned at the finish of the Burger-Sanlam 100km/50km race to determine the prevalence of cycling injuries in the preceding year. Of the total sample 551 cyclists (61 %) reported they had been injury-free during the 12 month period prior to the investigation. The remaining 351 cyclists had sustained a total of 681 injuries during the same period ie approximately 2 injuries per cyclist per year.The most commonly reported injuries were over-use injuries resulting in pain and discomfort in the back and neck regions (41%), with pain in the knee joint being the second most frequently reported injury (29%).This descriptive study has provided valuable base-line information on the types and frequency of injuries sustained by South African cyclists. In particular, the high number of overuse injuries associated with faulty ergonomics has generated hypotheses for further study.An intimate knowledge of the ergonomics related to the sport, as well as attention to educational programmes is also strongly indicated.
World Confederation for Physical Therapy
Authors: Irwin-Carruthers Sheena
Published: August 2019

No abstract available
A dataset of tracer concentrations and meteorological observations from the Bolzano Tracer EXperiment (BTEX) to characterize pollutant dispersion processes in an Alpine valley
Authors: Falocchi Marco , Tirler Werner , Giovannini Lorenzo , Tomasi Elena , Antonacci Gianluca , Zardi Dino
Published: August 2019

Abstract. The paper describes the dataset of concentrations and related meteorological measurements collected during the field campaign of the Bolzano Tracer Experiment (BTEX). The experiment was performed to characterize the dispersion of pollutants emitted from a waste incinerator in the basin of the city of Bolzano, in the Italian Alps. As part of the experiment two controlled releases of a passive gas tracer (sulfure exafluoride, SF6) were performed through the stack of the incinerator on 14 February 2017 for two different time-lags, starting respectively at 07:00 LST and 12:45 LST. Samples of ambient air were collected at target sites with vacuum-filled glass bottles and polyvinyl fluoride bags, and later analyzed by means of a mass spectrometer (detectability limit 30 pptv). Meteorological conditions were monitored by a network of 15 ground weather stations, 1 microwave temperature profiler, 1 SODAR and 1 Doppler Wind-LIDAR. The dataset represents one of the few examples available in the literature concerning dispersion processes in a typical mountain valley environment and provides a useful benchmark for testing atmospheric dispersion models in complex terrain. The dataset described in this paper is available at https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.898761 (Falocchi et al., 2019).
Fine-scale assessment of cross-boundary wildfire events in the western United States
Authors: Palaiologou Palaiologos , Ager Alan A. , Evers Cody R. , Nielsen-Pincus Max , Day Michelle A. , Preisler Haiganoush K.
Published: August 2019

Abstract. We report a fine-scale assessment of cross-boundary
wildfire events for the western US. We used simulation modeling to quantify
the extent of fire exchange among major federal, state, and private land
tenures and mapped locations where fire ignitions can potentially affect
populated places. We examined how parcel size affects wildfire transmission
and partitioned the relative amounts of transmitted fire between human and
natural ignitions. We estimated that 85 % of the total predicted wildfire
activity, as measured by area burned, originates from four land tenures
(Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, private, and state lands) and
63 % of the total amount results from natural versus human ignitions. On
average, one-third of the area burned by predicted wildfires was nonlocal,
meaning that the source ignition was on a different land tenure. Land
tenures with smaller parcels tended to receive more incoming fire on a
proportional basis, while the largest fires were generated from ignitions in
national parks, national forests, and public and tribal lands. Among the 11
western states, the amount and pattern of cross-boundary fire varied
substantially in terms of which land tenures were mostly exposed, by whom,
and to what extent. We also found spatial variability in terms of community
exposure among states, and more than half of the predicted structure
exposure was caused by ignitions on private lands or within the
wildland–urban interface areas. This study addressed gaps in existing
wildfire risk assessments that do not explicitly consider cross-boundary
fire transmission and do not identify the source of fire. The results can be
used by state, federal, and local fire planning organizations to help
improve risk mitigation programs.
Locke and Holenmerism
Authors: Di Biase Giuliana
Published: August 2019

Locke’s conception of God’s manner of being present everywhere is unclear. As Jasper Reid noted in The Metaphysics of Henry More, Locke seemed to agree with the Cambridge Platonist Henry More that God, like spirits, is substantially present in space (a conception which More labelled “anti-Nullibism”); however, it is not clear whether he endorsed More’s idea of God as an infinitely extended being, filling space with His amplitude of presence, or rather the alternative, scholastic conception, which More named “holenmerism” and which affirmed that God is present everywhere as a whole in the whole and a whole in the parts. The paper attempts to explore this question in detail by focusing on an episode in Locke’s later correspondence, which suggests that he voluntarily maintained an ambiguous attitude towards holenmerism. The episode focuses on the dispute which Locke had with Johannes Hudde in 1697 on how to prove God’s uniqueness; the “physical” proof he provided to settle the dispute could support both holenmerism and anti-holenmerism. However, Locke’s proof relied heavily on the analogy between spirits and bodies which he had drawn in the Essay, when he had defined their identity over time in the same way; the paper suggests that this and other evidence coming from the Essay, involving Locke’s reading of Newton’s De gravitatione, seems to indicate that he conceived of anti-holenmerism as the hypothesis to be preferred from an epistemic point of view.
Leadership Styles in Small and Medium Sized Business: Evidence from Macedonian Textile SMEs
Authors: Bojadjiev Marjan , Hristova Snezhana , Mileva Ivona
Published: August 2019

Since leaders can have a strong influence on the employees’ behavior, various approaches have been designed to determine the most effective style of leadership. As a field of study, the review of past research reveals that investigating leadership styles has been mainly focused on large businesses. Despite the great importance of leadership to SMEs, not many studies attempted to explore the leadership style embraced by SMEs, especially within the Macedonian context. The purpose of this study is to explore the presence of different leadership styles (autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire) in Macedonian SME. Moreover, in view of the main research objective, several demographic variables were examined, such as gender, age and working experience as to their relevance for the dominant leadership style, with a special focus on managers of small and medium sized businesses from the textile industry. Using a Leadership Style Questionnaire, the research measured different leadership styles in addition to collecting in-depth demographic data on each of the respondents. The research results have indicated that the democratic leadership is the dominant style of Macedonian textile SMEs.
Nurses and guideline for interrupting or not initiating CPR: An exploratory survey
Authors: Agnoletto Claudia , Gastaldo Fancesco , Padrin Simonetta
Published: August 2019

Objective: An area that still causes difficulties and a sense of inadequacy in healthcare providers is related to Do Not Attempt Resuscitation decision (DNAR). The aim of the study is to investigate knowledge, opinions and behaviors of nurses about DNAR in order to plan appropriate improvement interventions.Methods: An anonymous questionnaire was administered to 207 nurses belonging to four Medicine Departments and to four Intensive Care areas. The questionnaire, which consists of 29 items, collects some information related to work experience and investigates opinions and behaviors of nurses about DNAR decision.Results: 55% of the nurses in the sample say they do not know the meaning of the acronym DNAR. It was noted a statistically significant association both between training and knowledge of DNAR (p-value = .038) and between years of work and knowledge of the acronym (p-value = .004). There was also a statistically significant difference between knowledge of the acronym and some opinions and behaviors of nurses, including the importance of informing the patient about DNAR decision (p-value = .028).Conclusions: The study shows that the sample investigated, regardless of the work area of afference, does not know DNAR decision adequately. The lack of knowledge influences opinions and attitudes of nurses in relation to DNAR decision, constituting a barrier for an appropriate management of the patient. The need for more training on the topic and the formulation of clear protocols on DNAR decision emerges.
Trace Elements in Gluten-free Pastas and Flours from Markets Located in the Las Vegas, Nevada Area
Authors: Collumb Christopher J. , Delelegn Adam A. , Fernandez Giavanna M. , Hudson Amanda C. , Kimberley Kendra W. , Sims Douglas B. , Walton Douglas J.
Published: August 2019

The popularity of gluten-free foods has been increasing across the United States and abroad. A significant reason for this trend involves marketing efforts targeted towards individuals seeking to avoid the consequences of celiac disease or a perceived gluten intolerance. Many gluten-free food products originate in regions of the world where irrigation with metal-contaminated waters is common. Calcium, Fe, Mg, Ti and Zn were detected at various levels across all foods products. Cadmium was detected in 96.8% of U.S. and 54.5% of Asian gluten-free foods with gluten containing foods above reported averages (216 µg kg−1 Cd); as was Co (140µg kg−1) in 48.4 % of U.S., 72.7% of Asian gluten-free foods, and 40% of the gluten containing foods; Cr was in 54.8% of the U.S., 72.5% of Asian gluten-free foods, and 100% of gluten containing food products; while Ca, Fe, Mg, Ti and Zn were greater than 10,000 µg kg−1 with Ba, Cd, Co, Mo, and Ni above reported averages. Finally, trace metals were more commonly detected in the gluten containing foods overall. It was found that trace elements were more commonly found in the gluten containing products; however, none of the higher than expected levels pose a significant health risk to consumers.
Bangladesh's Approach towards International Criminal Law: A Case Study of International Crimes Tribunal Bangladesh
Authors: Fazi Muhammad Abdullah , Tehrani Pardis Moslemzadeh , Ahmed Mian Waqar , Shah Sardar Ali
Published: August 2019

The International Crimes Tribunal Bangladesh that has been found by the Bangladeshi Government to try war crimes during India Pakistan war of 1971. The tribunal is violating the fair trial rights as guaranteed by Constitution, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and International Humanitarian Law and the standard of the International Crimes Tribunal Bangladesh is far below than that setup by The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court. These irregularities imply serious concern over the proceedings of the said tribunal. Study seeks to describe the International Law about war crimes particularly with respect to fair trial provisions and it compare the proceedings of the Bangladeshi tribunal with the other internationally recognized tribunals.
2019/23 A reintegrated employee is entitled to compensation for untaken leave following prior unjustified dismissal (SI)
Authors: Smolnikar Petra
Published: August 2019

2019/23 A reintegrated employee is entitled to compensation for untaken leave following prior unjustified dismissal (SI)

According to the Supreme Court of the Republic of Slovenia (Vrhovno sodišče Republike Slovenije) (Supreme Court), reintegration of a formerly dismissed employee does not mean that the employment relationship had not been terminated earlier. Consequently, the employee is entitled to an allowance in lieu of the untaken leave at the time of the dismissal.
O Uso das Tecnologias na Democratização da Informação em Saúde
Authors: Mai Scheila , Guimarães Cristian Fabiano , Silva Jarder Marques , Hinkel José Henrique Schwanck
Published: August 2019

Com o avanço tecnológico, faz-se necessário posicionamento estratégico das organizações da área da saúde na incorporação dos recursos da informática e da informação, bem como a escolha de ferramentas capazes de trazer benefícios para a tomada de decisão. Portanto, o Departamento de Gestão da Tecnologia da Informação (DGTI) tem como objetivo apresentar a contribuição da ferramenta Business Inteligence (BI) para a Secretaria Estadual de Saúde do Rio Grande do Sul. A incorporação dessa tecnologia agregou na melhoria dos processos de trabalho em saúde, resultando em integração e articulação de sistemas em um único repositório de informações. Conclui-se que a gestão da informação aumentou a competência profissional no âmbito da avaliação, monitoramento e planejamento, iniciando uma cultura pautada na avaliação dos dados coletados, processados e disponibilizados para subsidiar a tomada de decisão.
Agendamento Eletrônico Ambulatorial: Análise de Melhorias Após a Implantação
Authors: De Souza Danielle Cristina Campos , Serinolli Mário Ivo
Published: August 2019

Com o objetivo de analisar os resultados da implantação de sistemas e ferramentas eletrônicas, utilizados para executar a regulação do acesso de alta complexidade, ou seja, agendamentos de consultas e exames ambulatoriais especializados, esta pesquisa parte de uma análise exploratória descritiva, buscando promover maior conhecimento em relação à história da Regulação do Acesso à Assistência (também denominada regulação do acesso ou regulação assistencial), e à implantação de um sistema informatizado para atuar nessa prática. A abordagem utilizada foi quantitativa, visto que possui a intenção de descrever e interpretar os fenômenos, além de analisar as informações coletadas. O objetivo principal desta pesquisa consistiu em analisar os indicadores de absenteísmo e produtividade ambulatorial antes e após a implantação do agendamento eletrônico. Em agosto de 2010, surgiu a Central de Regulação de Oferta de Serviços de Saúde – CROSS, implantada no Hospital aqui avaliado, permitindo um fluxo mais prático e organizado para promover o acesso aos usuários do SUS. Dessa forma, neste trabalho foi avaliado o impacto dos agendamentos realizados por meio do sistema CROSS, permitindo o acesso ambulatorial e avaliando os indicadores que efetivamente representavam o impacto de sua implantação. Os resultados obtidos apontam para mudanças positivas e melhorias na qualidade e produtividade, visto que se passou a seguir protocolos mais adequados na prática da regulação assistencial.
O Técnico em Saúde Bucal: A Atuação Deste Profissional no Serviço Público de Saúde
Authors: Reis Paulo Adriano Maurer dos , Corrêa Cláudia Prim , Martins Cibele Barsalini , Gheller Maria Gabriela
Published: August 2019

Na equipe multidisciplinar adotada pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), na área de odontologia, existe a participação do Técnico em Saúde Bucal (TSB), cuja atuação possibilitou o aumento da cobertura de serviços, melhoria da qualidade, redução de custos, além de liberar o cirurgião-dentista para atividades mais complexas. Apesar de tais fatores, a participação desse profissional nas Equipes de Saúde Bucal (ESB) enfrenta algumas dificuldades. Nesse contexto, a presente pesquisa traz informações a respeito das equipes multidisciplinares na área da saúde com ênfase nas Equipes de Saúde Bucal e no Técnico em Saúde Bucal, com o objetivo de trazer à luz o panorama do contexto nacional no que diz respeito à atuação do TSB, às atribuições esperadas deste profissional e o seu alcance de atuação, no sentido de amplitude de políticas públicas voltadas à saúde familiar. Para tal, realizou-se um estudo de método dedutivo, de objetivos descritivos, por meio de dados qualitativos, além de tomar como fonte de dados pesquisas bibliográfica e documental. Quanto aos resultados, foi possível identificar a ausência de um entendimento sobre as atribuições desse profissional, além de discrepâncias regionais e indícios de subutilização do TSB na gestão da saúde pública no país.
Dipinti in the relieving chamber above the Bark Hall of the Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari
Authors: Barwik Miroslaw
Published: August 2019

The paper presents ancient dipinti, both hieroglyphic and hieratic, traced in the relieving chamber above the Bark Hall of the Hatshepsut temple in Deir el-Bahari. The material is linked mainly to a group of builders, most probably draftsmen, engaged in the building operations at the site of the temple.
Turning “Polish Boxes into German Houses”: On the Transformations of Architecture in Poland during the Second World War as Exemplified by the Changing Design of the Zajdensznir Tenement in Radom
Authors: Frejtag Jakub
Published: August 2019

The issue of construction projects conducted by the Germans in occupied Poland is researched with increasing frequency by both historians and historians of architecture. One of the reasons for this is certainly the exceptional role of the works of architecture as historical documents that constitute a tangible reflection of the historical moment in which they were constructed. When viewed from this perspective, the case of one of Radom tenements acquires an almost symbolic significance. The Functionalist building was designed by the Lvov engineer Artur Haskler for Mr Hersz Zajdensznir and his wife, Róża; its construction began shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War. It was intended to compete one quarter of the most prestigious sections of Radom’s city centre. The works were interrupted after the Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Both the architect and the owners of the tenement were Jews, which radically altered their position. The fate of Mr and Mrs Zajdensznir remains unknown. Haskler, who had been involved in the construction of the telecommunication network, which had begun in 1939 and was still unfinished, was allowed to stay outside the ghetto until the completion of the relevant works. In addition, he was ordered to alter the design of the Zajdensznir house, which was already under construction, so that it could be used as quarters for the staff of the German Postal Services East. The architect entirely changed the concept for his design. The original Functionalist form, representing a type of architecture not condoned by the Nazi authorities, was altered in keeping with the principles of Heimatschutzarchitektur; the building acquired a much more conservative form inspired by traditional architecture. The arrangement of the interiors was altered as well, attesting to the fact that Haskler had familiarised himself with the German norms regarding residential construction. The residence of the staff of the German Postal Services East, together with other edifices built in Radom by the Germans during the Second World War, as well as the very history of its construction, constitute a telling testimony to the history of the era. In the context of the urban design of Radom’s city centre, these edifices are valuable as historical monuments and they certainly enhance it as an original urban structure with successive morphogenetic units discernible with remarkable clarity.
Above Standard: Villas Designed by Jan Dudek-Kornecki as a Contribution to the Study of the Housing Culture of Affluent Residents of Poznań in the Last Decades of the People’s Republic of Poland
Authors: Korduba Piotr
Published: August 2019

In the 1970s both sociologists and experts on housing culture correctly noted that a tendency towards consumerism was developing in Polish society. These tendencies were described as the neo-bourgeois lifestyle. This lifestyle was supposedly characterised by a focus on material possessions and prestige. The achievement of affluence was pronounced to be the life aim of this group, and the outward marks of affluence (and the acts of demonstrating them) to be an important element of favourable self-assessment. It was noted that these consumerist aspirations resulted from the citizens’ acceptance of Western models. It was also stated that the main indicators of this style were the apartment itself, its standard and equipment, and the culture of leisure time. Poznań in the last years of the communist government in Poland seems to be a particularly fitting place to exemplify the phenomena characterised herein. It has for a long time been associated (not only in popular perceptions) with the bourgeoisie, the entrepreneurial spirit, and affluence; scholarly research points to the same fact. In those days, a detached house for one family, or a villa – especially one constructed to an individually commissioned design and with equipment that exceeded standards in various aspects – was a clear and socially distinctive signal of status to a far greater extent than it is at present. Such buildings were commissioned by members of the affluent intelligentsia, but also by numerous private entrepreneurs. Jan Dudek-Kornecki (b. 1928) was particularly fashionable and sought after as a designer of such villas. His designs were a compromise between the aspirations of his clients, the restrictions imposed by construction law, and the availability of building and finishing materials. Nevertheless, in terms of equipment they differed significantly from contemporary residential quarters, mainly due to the presence of antiques and works of art, as well as unique pieces of contemporary furniture acquired from exhibitions at the Poznań International Fair or from the furniture factory in Swarzędz. The essay offers an analysis of the practices and strategies of deluxe living in Poland in the period before the 1989 breakthrough.
The future of the euro area – Poland’s geo-economic perspective
Authors: Grosse Tomasz Grzegorz
Published: August 2019

The article presents the discussion about the future of the euro area. The starting point of this analysis is an outline of the main conclusions drawn from the crisis in this area, which began in 2010. Next, the documents regarding future reforms of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), submitted by the European institutions during 2015-2017, will be analysed. Subsequently, the discussion on these proposals among the member states, especially the most influential – France and Germany, is being analysed. The article is aiming at considering the preliminary results of these negotiations and the possible reforms of the euro area. The Author is also wondering whether these reforms can adequately prepare the monetary union for another crisis or even worsening the economic situation in Europe. In this context and in relation to the broader geopolitical situation in 2018, the question is raised whether Poland should mull over joining the EMU. Finally, the geo-economic consequences of entering the EMU or being outside the monetary union will be examined in a situation where the reforms of this area are incomplete and the eurozone seems to be not well prepared for a possible next crisis.
Analysis of international law on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles through the prism of European Union law
Authors: Gregorski Mateusz
Published: August 2019

The paper covers the topic of unmanned aerial vehicles in European and international law. Proposed changes and planned new regulations are also included in the overview. After introducing the basic terminology, the article tackles the problem of international responsibility and legal collision. Further analysis presents the division of legal competencies connected with unmanned aviation in the international legal system. In this context the current status of the EASA consultation process has also been presented. The aim of this process is to deliver new regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles in the European Union. The article summarizes the current legal status of unmanned aviation, including also ongoing legislation processes.