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How physiotherapists acquire management skills as they transition into a managerial role
Authors: Dallimore Rachel Kim , Fiddler Helen
Published: June 2018

Concern has been evidenced in the literature that there is not enough preparation for the management aspect of healthcare workers' roles in the NHS. Therefore, improving leadership and mangement in the NHS has been recommended. This article explores how physiotherapists acquire management skills from which recommendations for improvement are made. Semi-structured interviews obtained qualitative data from eight, purposively sampled physiotherapists. A constructivist grounded theory approach involving the constant comparative method of analysis was used to develop a theory that attempts to explain how physiotherapists acquire management skills. Findings suggest that management skill acquisition is a dynamic, complex, and flexible learning process. Combinations of experiences in tandem with facilitation from various support structures are used. Simultaneously, it is theorised that these are sorted and filtered via the practice of critical reflection. This seems to develop and refine the learning of management skills as physiotherapists transition from a clinical to managerial role. In addition, this may also assist physiotherapists to integrate their managerial role demands into their existing clinical workload. This may preserve professional identity, improve coping strategies, and enhance the ability to reflect towards active change and improvement during role transition.
Auge y crisis inmobiliaria en Canarias: desposesión de vivienda y resurgimiento inmobiliario
Authors: García-Hernández Juan Samuel , Díaz-Rodríguez Mª del Carmen , García-Herrera Luz Marina
Published: June 2018

La región canaria es un caso particular del modelo de acumulación basado en la financiarización del medio construido, responsable de importantes transformaciones socioterritoriales y de la pérdida de la vivienda por parte de numerosas familias. Se analiza, a escala insular e intrainsular, la vinculación del desarrollo inmobiliario de la década de 1997-2007 con los procesos de desposesión de vivienda a partir de la crisis y la reciente reactivación de la estrategia inmobiliaria en los espacios más afectados por las ejecuciones hipotecarias. Los datos relativos a la producción y precios de las viviendas se obtienen del Ministerio de Fomento y de los Institutos de Estadística nacional y regional y los correspondientes a las ejecuciones hipotecarias del Consejo General del Poder Judicial. Los resultados señalan la existencia de modelos diferenciados en la producción de viviendas y en el volumen de ejecuciones, a escala insular. La crisis ha agravado la desigualdad territorial y la vulnerabilidad social preexistentes al incidir no sólo en los territorios turísticos y en las principales ciudades, sino también en los espacios de residencia de las clases trabajadoras como desvela el análisis intrainsular.
Restauración de sistemas dunares en las islas Baleares (2000-2017): una visión crítica
Authors: Roig-Munar Francesc Xavier , Martín Prieto José Ángel , Rodríguez Perea Antonio , Blàzquez Salom Macià
Published: June 2018

En las últimas décadas, se han aplicado a lo largo del litoral del estado español diferentes técnicas de gestión litoral con el fin de restaurar, mantener y proteger los sistemas playa-duna. Estas técnicas se han basado en la emulación artificial de los procesos naturales que favorecen la recuperación del sistema, mientras en otras se ha basado en la instalación de servicios que evitan la frecuentación y pisoteo de los sistemas dunares. La falta de criterios geomorfológicos en algunas actuaciones realizadas en las islas Baleares han generado y agravado procesos erosivos sobre aquellos que se pretendían recuperar, o bien se han fijado de forma artificial sistemas dinámicos. Este trabajo ejemplifica algunas técnicas aplicadas sin criterios geomorfológicos sobre sistemas dunares.
Reconstrucción dendroclimática de la serie de precipitaciones en el Valle de Polaciones (Cantabria)
Authors: Lallana Llorente Víctor
Published: June 2018

Se realiza una reconstrucción dendroclimática a partir de los datos de nueve cronologías del taxón Fagus sylvatica repartidas en Polaciones, un valle de la montaña central cantábrica. El trabajo se basa en una relación estadística fiable y replicable entre los datos climáticos de referencia de la Climatic Research Unit y las cronologías de anillos de crecimiento. Los resultados obtenidos en la relación crecimiento-clima para la precipitación resultan estadísticamente significativos para los meses entre abril a agosto, lo que permite reconstruir las variaciones interanuales de ésta entre 1798 y 2011, cubriendo así un periodo en el que no se dispone de registros instrumentales. Por otro lado, se elabora una serie de referencia para el área de análisis y se calculan los años favorables y desfavorables en el crecimiento de la especie. La búsqueda de coincidencias que ayuden a comprender el comportamiento de Fagus sylvatica en respuesta al clima en su ámbito meridional de distribución en Europa, lleva a estimar los años secos y húmedos obtenidos de la reconstrucción, que son puestos en relación con los crecimientos.
El paisaje industrial de la minería en la Región de Murcia: Análisis de un referente patrimonial por valorar
Authors: Palazón Botella Mª Dolores
Published: June 2018

El paisaje es un elemento multidisciplinar en donde el ámbito patrimonial se ha consolidado como un aporte que ha permitido refrendar con mayor entidad sus valores culturales, dentro de los cuales los industriales han adquirido protagonismo. La Región de Murcia conserva un paisaje industrial rico e importante, legado de las explotaciones mineras de Cartagena-La Unión y Mazarrón, sobre el que se han planificado una serie de medidas destinadas a salvaguardarlo para consolidarlo como un referente de su patrimonio. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizarlas, reflexionar sobre su aplicación y estudiar su impacto con el cometido de conocer la efectividad que han tenido. Para ello se ha elaborado y aplicado una ficha propia destinada a determinar el estado en el que se encuentra, aspecto que se ha completado con la realización de un análisis DAFO que ha remarcado los principales aspectos que influyen en su situación actual. Cuestiones que se han acompañado de una disertación previa destinada a contextualizar los aportes paisajísticos del patrimonio industrial. Los resultados obtenidos demuestran que lo llevado a cabo es insuficiente para lograr su conservación y que es necesario implementar nuevas acciones que reviertan la situación generada por decisiones ineficaces y propuestas aplazadas.
Zooarchaeological Approaches to the Identification of Bone Fat Production in the Archaeological Record
Authors: Peres Tanya M.
Published: June 2018

Mammal fat is an important industrial product and ingredient in culinary dishes and medicines the world over, yet evidence for its use is not often identified in the archaeological record. I first give a brief overview of the importance of bone fats to subsistence and industrial economies. I follow this with criteria for identifying these activities archaeologically. This review concludes with why the identification of such activities is important to our understanding of ancient foodways
Beckett: la música de la indiferencia
Authors: Cueto Sergio
Published: June 2018

A partir del análisis de un poema de Beckett, se intenta caracterizar no sólo su concepción de la música sino la música que escuchamos en su obra. Para ello será preciso articular la cuestión de la voz con los motivos del silencio y el murmullo, el dolor y el desierto. De ese modo, entendemos, se podrá caracterizar a la «música de la indiferencia» como una música sin progreso ni resolución, sin identidad ni interioridad, sólo igual a su propia desigualdad —indiferente, como dice el poema.
Lucha armada, militancia y dictadura. Ficciones de mercado en la literatura argentina
Authors: Galeano Gabriela Alejandra
Published: June 2018

La novelística argentina de las últimas tres décadas no sólo ha interrogado, casi en forma obsesiva, la experiencia dictatorial sino que este gesto ha sido recurrentemente laureado por organismos nacionales e internacionales de legitimación literaria. Las distintas instancias de coronación han premiado en forma constante y regular novelas sobre la lucha armada, la militancia y la dictadura, especialmente organizadas en torno al cronotopo de pruebas y aventuras, siendo su variante genérica policial y los que plantean la imposibilidad de un tiempo ideal, los más valorados. Estas ficcionalizaciones consagradas concentraron significaciones alrededor de la violencia en un nuevo regimen de memoria (Lvovich y Bisquert:10).
Puentes entre reformas curriculares y propuestas docentes: reconstrucción del aula de Lengua y Literatura
Authors: Lorenzotti Micaela
Published: June 2018

A partir de la sanción de la Ley de Educación Nacional Nº 26.206 en el año 2006, se inició un proceso de reestructuración curricular de la que los contenidos del aula de lengua y literatura no quedan exentos. Los cambios curriculares se implementan en todos los niveles de estructuración formal del curriculum: nacional, jurisdiccional e institucional, y en cada uno de esos niveles los contenidos de lengua y de literatura son sometidos a cambios. Pero, ¿qué decisiones toman los docentes en relación con estos cambios? La respuesta no es unísona. Concebimos al «docente autor del curriculum» como aquel consciente de las transformaciones curriculares, que las analiza críticamente y establece los puentes entre las reformas que giran en torno de sus objetos de enseñanza y sus aulas de lengua y literatura. Este trabajo busca reconstruir esos puentes que elaboran los docentes. Para ello, se indaga en las propuestas de aulas de lengua y literatura en relación con los contenidos oficiales enmarcadas en la mencionada Ley de Educación Nacional.
Presentación del dossier: Imaginarios de la ciencia
Authors: Martínez Luciana
Published: June 2018

A lo largo de la historia de la literatura es posible hallar asiduo testimonio de la presencia de imaginarios que se articulan libremente en torno a saberes de la ciencia premoderna. La emergencia de la ciencia moderna implicó, no obstante, una complejización de las relaciones entre literatura y ciencia. El modelo mecanicista newtoniano que comenzó a imponerse desde entonces, así como también las exigencias de constatabilidad y de secesión de lo disciplinar marcaron la escisión de la literatura y la ciencia como dos órdenes simbólicos en apariencia irreconciliables, sobre cuya vinculación recayeron fuertes preconceptos institucionales. La literatura, sin embargo, ha históricamente ficcionalizado problemas de la ciencia de forma desprejuiciada. En ese ejercicio se despliegan operaciones de apropiación y fagocitación de teorías, recursos y paradigmas que se encuentran siempre en función de las lógicas creativas y los intereses de la propia escritura.
¿Cómo las obras literarias atraviesan fronteras (o no)? Una aproximación sociológica a la literatura mundial
Authors: Sapiro Gisele
Published: June 2018

Este artículo analiza los factores que fomentan o ­dificultan­ la­ circulación­ de­ la­ literatura­ más­ allá­ de­ sus­ fronteras­ geográficas  y culturales,­ es ­decir, ­de ­los ­que ­participan en los mecanismos de producción de la literatura mundial.­ A­ los­ efectos­ del­ análisis,­estos factores­ pueden­ clasificarse ­en ­cuatro ­categorías: ­políticos­(o ­más ampliamente, ideológicos), económicos, culturales y sociales. Materializados en instituciones y en agentes individuales, estos factores pueden reforzarse o contradecirse entre sí ­causando, ­por ­lo ­tanto, tensiones ­y ­luchas. ­El ­artículo­ concluye­ con ­reflexiones ­sobre ­las dos tendencias­ opuestas ­que­ caracterizan ­al ­campo ­literario ­transnacional: isomorfismo­ y ­lógicas ­diferenciales.
Sobre: Cuando la ciencia despertaba fantasías. Prensa, literatura y ocultismo en la Argentina de entresiglos, de Soledad Quereilhac
Authors: Martínez Luciana
Published: June 2018

Sobre: Cuando la ciencia despertaba fantasías. Prensa, literatura y ocultismo en la Argentina de entresiglos, de Soledad Quereilhac. Buenos Aires: Siglo XXI, 2016.
Quantum chemical investigation of spectroscopic, electronic and NLO properties of (1E, 4E)-1-(3-nitrophenyl)-5-phenylpenta-1,4-dien-3-one
Authors: Benhalima N , Yahiaoui S , Boubegra N , Boulakoud M , Megrouss Y , Chouaih A , Hamzaoui F
Published: June 2018

In the present work the optimized molecular geometry and harmonic vibrational frequencies of chalcone derivative were calculated by DFT/B3LYP method with 6â€“31G (d,p) basis set. The vibrational assignments were performed on the basis of the potential energy dis-tribution (PED) of the vibrational modes. Natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis has been performed on title compound using B3LYP/6â€“31G (d,p) and HSEh1PBE /6â€“31G (d,p) levels in order to elucidate intermolecular hydrogen bonding, intermolecular charge transfer (ICT) and delocalization of electron density. Mulliken atomic charges, natural population analysis (NPA) and atomic polar tensors (APT) were performed. The nonlinear optical properties of the title compound are also calculated and discussed. Molecular electrostatic poten-tial and HOMO-LUMO energy levels are also computed. Ultravioletâ€“visible spectrum of the title compound has been calculated using TDâ€“DFT method. The molecular orbital contributions were studied by density of states (DOSs). Global reactivity descriptors have been calculated using the HOMO and LUMO to predict compound reactivity.Â Â Â
Effect of green manure along with nitrogenous fertilizer on the growth and yield of turmeric (curcuma longa l.) of Bangladesh
Authors: Ferdous Mahbuba , Kabirul Islam Mohammad , Monirul Islam Md. , Isfatuzzaman Bhuyan Md , Sazedul Islam Md , Sarkar Purmendu
Published: June 2018

Turmeric is an important spice crop of Bangladesh. A field experiment was conducted at farmer’s field of North Jhatibunia, Mirzagonj, Patuakhali during April, 2015 to February, 2016. The study was performed to find out the effect of green manure and nitrogenous fertilizer on the growth and yield of turmeric (BARI Halud-2), in coastal region of Bangladesh. In this study different combinations of green manure along with nitrogenous fertilizer were used. There was eight treatment combinations (viz. 7 ton biomass/ha + 100 kg N/ha, 7 ton biomass/ha + 80 kg N/ha, 7 ton biomass/ha + 60 kg N/ha, 7 ton biomass/ha + 40 kg N/ha, 7 ton biomass/ha + 20 kg N/ha, 7 ton biomass/ha, 100 kg N/ha and control). The highest number of leaves per plant (11.67) were recorded by the combined application of 7 ton biomass/ha along with 100 kg N/ha. The highest plant height (80.70 cm) and the longest leaf length (47.33 cm) were recorded by the application of 100 kg N/ha. The highest number of tillers per plant (7.67), maximum number of primary rhizomes per plant (9.00), maximum fresh weight of clump (189.67 g), highest fresh weight of roots (48.01 g), maximum fresh weight of rhizomes (277.70 g), maximum dry weight of clump (20.01 g), highest dry weight of roots (9.25 g), maximum dry weight of rhizomes (67.50 g) and maximum yield of fresh rhizome per hectare (6.64 tons) were recorded by the combined application of 7 ton /ha biomass+ 40 kg N/ha. Highest number of secondary rhizomes per plant (17.00) and maximum number of tertiary rhizomes per plant (7.00) were recorded by the application of 7 ton biomass/ha + 60 kg N/ha. With a few exception, the best performance in terms of growth and yield of turmeric were found from the combination of 7 ton biomass /ha + 40 kg N/ha.
An investigation of the relationship between the altruism levels, communication skills and problem solving skills of the elementary education and secondary education teachers
Authors: Aslan Hüseyin , Kumcağız Hatice , Alakuş Kamil
Published: June 2018

This study aimed to exhibit the relationship between the altruism levels, communication skills and problem solving skills of the elementary education and secondary education teachers. The study population consisted of 725 teachers at Sinop Provincial Center during 2015-2016- school year, and the sample consisted of 452 teachers selected by simple random sampling method. This study was conducted based on the relational screening model. As a result of the conducted research, the relationship coefficient between the altruism scores and problem solving skills of the elementary education teachers was found as .17 and it was seen that this relationship was in the same direction and insignificant (p=.05; n=132). Similarly, the relationship coefficient between the altruism levels and communication skills of the teachers at the first level of elementary education was found as .23 and it was seen that the said relationship was in the same direction and significant (p=.01; n=132). The relationship coefficient between the altruism scores and problem solving skills of the secondary education teachers was found as -.15 and it was seen that this relationship was in the opposite direction and significant (p=.03; n=182). According to the acquired results, conducting similar studies to deal with the significance of the altruism behaviors of teachers in education can be recommended.
Integrating Cartographic Knowledge Within a Geoportal: Interactions and Feedback in the User Interface
Authors: Panchaud Nadia H. , Hurni Lorenz
Published: June 2018

Custom user maps (also called map mashups) made on geoportals by novice users often lead to poor cartographic results, because cartographic expertise is not part of the mapmaking process. In order to integrate cartographic design functionality within a geoportal, we explored several strategies and design choices. These strategies aimed at integrating explanations about cartographic rules and functions within the mapmaking process. They are defined and implemented based on a review of human-centered design, usability best practices, and previous work on cartographic applications. Cartographic rules and functions were made part of a cartographic wizard, which was evaluated with the help of a usability study. The study results show that the overall user experience with the cartographic functions and the wizard workflow was positive, although implementing functionalities for a diverse target audience proved challenging. Additionally, the results show that offering different ways to access information is welcomed and that explanations pertaining directly to the specific user-generated map are both helpful and preferred. Finally, the results provide guidelines for user interaction design for cartographic functionality on geoportals and other online mapping platforms.
Stan kadr administracji publicznej z perspektywy ogólnokrajowej i regionalnej
Authors: Korczak Jerzy
Published: June 2018

This paper tackles staff problems of contemporary public administration. It starts with an analysis of the dependence between the efficiency of administration and the effi ciency of public servants in administration, whose efficiency depends on the level and quality of their qualifications. The analysis was carried out in three perspectives (i) with regard to the whole public administration of the State, (ii) with regard to the State and government central administration and (iii) with regard to regional public administration, on the example of the Lower Silesia region. It was assumed that the quality of the staff in administration is related to and depends on the legislation regulating the recruitment for public administration offices. The relevant provisions determine the choices made in the recruitment process and the subsequent creation of career paths. However, unstable and poor legal provisions have a negative impact on the quality of public administration personnel, which is manifested in poor performance, high employment fl uctuations and a diminishing interest among the younger generation in a career in public administration. This, in turn, may distort the natural generation exchange of administration staff in the future. As can be seen from the statistical analysis conducted in respect of the numbers of public administration employees and the fluctuation among them, as well as the demographic structure examined with regard the gender, age and length of employment, the initially assumed hypothesis of the negative consequences of the inconsistent legislative policy governing the regulations of the public administration staff. The sociological picture illustrating the attitudes among the members of the society to public administration confirms the hypothesis of the poor condition of public administration and a loss in confi dence in its activities or actions. The main reason for the current situation is that the constitutional principle of the neutrality of civil servants is realised only by orders that prohibit combining civil service with political activity, but do not limit or reduce the strong and direct influence exercised by political parties on the legal regulations within public civil service or the policies of appointing candidates to key administrative positions in (not only government) offices.
Postępowania prekwalifi kacyjne jako pierwszy etap udziału w aukcjach OZE
Authors: Trupkiewicz Marcin
Published: June 2018

The paper describes the legal grounds of prequalifi cation proceedings allowing certain categories of energy producers to participate in the Polish auction system, and thus to create a new system responsible for supporting the development of renewable energy sources (RES). These procedures are of administrative proceedings character but are modifi ed by specifi c legal provisions under the RES regulations. The legislator diff erentiated between two types of these procedures. Although they diff er in specifi c legal provisions, they both pursue to achieve common targets that will subsequently contribute to a speedy development of the RES plants in Poland. Among the main objectives of the prequalifi cation proceeding, the necessity of the regulatory authority to obtain the basic information about the RES installation project must be mentioned. This information not only allows to check the legitimacy of the accession to the RES auctions system but also allows to check the investment documentation of the project, and consequently implement and start the RES installation on time as prescribed by the law. In the initial period, the measures taken by the RES are to be aimed at eliminating form the auction these energy producers who could theoretically win the RES auction but would not, due to legal, technical or fi nancial reasons manage to complete the investment (build and start up the RES installation) within the time prescribed. This would not only impede a competitive conduct of the RES auction but would also prevent realisation of the EU climate and energy policy due to the failure to produce enough electricity to meet the required volume contracted for each new RES installations according the RES auctions.
Christiaan Timmermans, Developing Administrative Law in Europe: Natural Convergence or Imposed Uniformity – Some Concluding Observations (Rozwój prawa administracyjnego w Europie: naturalna konwergencja czy narzucona jednolitość – kilka konkluzji), „Review of European Administrative Law” 2014, vol. 7, iss. 2, s. 35–44, DOI: 10.7590/187479814X14186465137942.
Authors: Narożniak Agnieszka
Published: June 2018

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Kateřina Frumarová, Nullity and Other Defects of Administrative Decisions in the Czech Republic (Nieważność i inne wady decyzji administracyjnych w Republice Czeskiej), „Baltic Journal of European Studies” 2015, vol. 5, iss. 2, s. 70–89, DOI: 10.1515/bjes-2015-0014.
Authors: Staniszewska Lucyna
Published: June 2018

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Antykonkurencyjne innowacje – oksymoron czy realne wyzwanie prawa antymonopolowego?
Authors: Molski Rajmund
Published: June 2018

One of the overriding principles of modern economic policy is promotion of innovation. It also turns out, however, that innovations may work against competition, thus becoming a major challenge for antitrust law. The importance and the degree of diffi culty surrounding this challenge as well as some controversies related to it can be evidenced by the antitrust enforcement policy referring to innovations. This policy has thus far been highly enigmatic and labile. It seems that no consensus can be reached on the relation between competition and innovations as much as it cannot be achieved on the validity of including the latter in the antitrust enforcement regime, particularly when it comes to applying the prohibition of the abuse of a dominant position. While it is true that innovations compound the risk of antitrust errors, especially those consisting in de-legalisation of innovations which are not anticompetitive, it would nevertheless be wrong to underestimate, and even more so to ignore, the risk of errors amounting to an unjustifi ed tolerance of anticompetitive innovations and an overstated belief in the self-regulatory ability of the market. In any case, considering the priority objective of the economic policy which should be to support and promote innovations, as well as taking into account that the goal of antitrust law is not only to settle real confl icts arising between innovations and the protection of competition, but also to provide for an innovation-friendly environment, the antitrust intervention into innovations should be sensible, farsighted and predictable. Otherwise, antitrust law may become a burden for the actual and potential innovators – like the mythical sword above the head of Damocles.
Maciej Bernatt, Administrative Sanctions: Between Effi ciency and Procedural Fairness (Sankcje administracyjne: między efektywnością i proceduralną sprawiedliwością), „Review of European Administrative Law” 2016, vol. 9, iss. 1, s. 5–32, DOI: 10.7590/187479816X14628633832166.
Authors: Staniszewska Lucyna
Published: June 2018

Maciej Bernatt, Administrative Sanctions: Between Effi ciency and Procedural Fairness (Sankcje administracyjne: między efektywnością i proceduralną sprawiedliwością), „Review of European Administrative Law” 2016, vol. 9, iss. 1, s. 5–32, DOI: 10.7590/187479816X14628633832166.
Sprawozdanie z Międzynarodowej Konferencji Naukowej „Realizacja zadań publicznych przez jednostki samorządu terytorialnego. Teoria. Orzecznictwo. Praktyka”, Sandomierz, 21–23 maja 2017 r.
Authors: Ura Paulina , Kubas Ewa
Published: June 2018

Sprawozdanie z Międzynarodowej Konferencji Naukowej „Realizacja zadań publicznych przez jednostki samorządu terytorialnego. Teoria. Orzecznictwo. Praktyka”, Sandomierz, 21–23 maja 2017 r.
Patenty uprawniające do uprawiania turystyki wodnej na jachtach żaglowych – zagadnienia prawne
Authors: Jakubowski Aleksander
Published: June 2018

The article considers the issue of sailing licences which include: a sailor licence, a steersman licence and a captain licence. The legal character of sailing licences and the procedure in which they are issued is analysed. The judicial control of sailing licences is also considered. The granting of a sailing licence is an act confi rming that a person indicated therein has certain qualifi cations required for sailing. The legal character of the licence is similar to an administrative certifi cate. Granting the sailing licence can be conditional upon passing a formal examination by a person requesting the licence to be issued. The examination itself is regarded as an administrative act in law. The study proves that the Polish Sailing Association performs a function of a public administration unit issuing sailing licences. This means that it acts as a an administrative body in a functional dimension.The sailing licence is granted in the form of a declarative decision issued by the Polish Sailing Association. The proceeding for issuing such a decision is an administrative proceedings governed by the Code of Administrative Proceedings. The actions of the Polish Sailing Association as well as its failure to act are controlled by administrative courts.
Z problematyki zakazu reformationis in peius w postępowaniu sądowoadministracyjnym
Authors: Ciesielska Agnieszka
Published: June 2018

The principle of prohibition of reformatio in peius is established in Article 134 § 2 of the Law on Proceedings Before Administrative Courts. According to this provision the administrative court is not allowed to issue a decision to the detriment of the complainant. A judgment adverse to the complainant can be exceptionally issued but only if the court fi nds a violation of the law resulting in the annulment of the challenged act or action. This principle is a procedural institution which ensures that the complainant’s situation will not deteriorate due to the decision of the administrative court. There are many interpretative doubts concerning the prohibition of reformatio in peius in the doctrine and the jurisdiction of the administrative courts. This is because administrative courts very rarely issue a decision on the merits. Decisions of administrative courts are basically of cassation nature. When the administrative court allows a complaint, the contested act is generally eliminated from the system of law and the case is returned for re-examination by the public administrative authority. It is therefore very diffi cult to determine the content of the prohibition of reformatio in peius in administrative court proceedings and in practice the prohibition of a change for the worse is not a real guarantee of the protection of the interests of the complainant. In the author’s opinion, the way of approaching the mechanism of application of the prohibition of reformatio in peius by the administrative courts needs to be changed. And yet, a signifi cant improvement in the eff ectiveness of the protection against the worsening of the complainant’s legal situation will only be possible through the introduction of a new legal regulation restricting the jurisdiction of public administrative authority, which will reconsider the case after the cassation judgment issued by the administrative court.
Prawne podstawy prowadzenia masowej inwigilacji obywateli opartej na hurtowym i nieukierunkowanym przechwytywaniu danych w UE z uwzględnieniem dorobku orzeczniczego TSUE i ETPC
Authors: Rojszczak Marcin
Published: June 2018

The activity which States undertake when conducting extensive non-directed surveillance programmes is seen as one of the major threats to privacy at the time of the information society. This problem has a special dimension in the European Union because the surveillance activity of individual Member States may be an obstacle to the functioning of a single internal market, particularly when it comes to ensuring the freedom to transfer personal data. Due to the supranational character of contemporary means of communication, and especially Internet communication services, guarantees related to the protection of privacy ought to be analysed not only through the prism of domestic regulations but also in the light of international law provisions. Results of an analysis of the relevant primary and secondary EU law have been presented. A special focus was put on Directive 95/46 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and Directive 2002/58 on privacy and electronic communications. The formal eff ects of the rulings of the Court of Justice which determined invalidity of the retention directive have been analysed as well, mainly from the perspective of the validity of national provisions implementing the general obligation to retain the data in legal orders of EU Member States. Particularly interesting seems to be the analysis of the grounds for non-directed surveillance programmes and comparison of the fi ndings with the rulings of the CJEU and the ECHR, particularly the recent CJEU’s judgment in Tele2 and the ECHR’s judgment in Szabo v. Hungary. The judicial decisions analysed in the paper may not only be useful in solving matters related to surveillance instruments used in individual cases but may also serve as a helpful tool in establishing the directions of development of domestic regulations in line with international standards. The latter may also be related to the provisions of the surveillance act and anti-terrorist act recently binding in Poland.
App Popularity: Where in the World are Consumers Most Sensitive to Price and User Ratings?
Authors: Kübler Raoul , Pauwels Koen , Yildirim Gökhan , Fandrich Thomas
Published: June 2018

Many companies compete globally in a world in which user ratings and price are important drivers of performance but whose importance may differ by country. This study builds on the cultural, economic, and structural differences across countries to examine how app popularity reacts to price and ratings, controlling for product characteristics. Estimated across 60 countries, a dynamic panel model with product-specific effects reveals that price sensitivity is higher in countries with higher masculinity and uncertainty avoidance. Ratings valence sensitivity is higher in countries with higher individualism and uncertainty avoidance, while ratings volume sensitivity is higher in countries with higher power distance and uncertainty avoidance and those that are richer and have more income equality. For managers, the authors visualize country groups and calculate how much price should decrease to compensate for a negative review or lack of reviews. For researchers, they highlight the moderators of the volume and valence effects of online ratings, which are becoming ubiquitous in this connected world.
Transparency Policy Dilemma Under the Impact of International Integration: A Case of Vietnam
Authors: Van Long Tran , Tan Phan Quoc
Published: June 2018

After World War II, under the aegis of globalism, transparency norms have gradually been endorsed and adopted by major organizations involved in the international economy. Many scholars have highlighted the role of international organizations as vehicles for policy reform in developing countries through a wide range of commitments related to domestic public policy. Nevertheless, the impact of international integration on transitional process toward transparency and accountability in some Asian developing states remains doubtable due to “transparency policy dilemma.” This paper aims to demonstrate this dilemma by examining the case of Vietnam to shed more light on the legislative phenomenon existing in some regimes.
Passives of Possessive (ge)habban in a Passage in Ælfric’s Catholic Homily I, 33 in the Light of a Recently Discovered Augustinian Source
Authors: Kilpiö Matti
Published: June 2018

The main focus of this article is on a passage in Ælfric’s Catholic Homily I, 33 and its Latin source in Augustine’s Sermon 71. The correspondence between the Latin source text and Ælfric’s translation is exceptionally close, almost gloss-like. What is particularly striking is the occurrence of passives of possessive (ge)habban in the Old English, corresponding to passives of possessive habere in the source. In both Old English and Latin the expression of possession with the passives of both (ge)habban and habere is very rare. The Latin Trinitarian statement translated by Ælfric consists of three sentences which display a remarkable degree of parallelism at the level of syntax and lexis. This results in a compact statement consisting of parallel repeated elements, which not only establish differences between the three persons of the Godhead but also emphasise the essential unity underlying the Trinity. The article also briefly deals with another, syntactically more relaxed, formulation of the same Trinitarian statement occurring earlier in Augustine’s sermon and tentatively asks the question why Ælfric chose the more complex and unwieldy version with passives of habere as the base text for his translation.
Exeter Book:Paternal Precepts– An Edition, with Translation, and Comments
Authors: Stanley E. G.
Published: June 2018

This paper presents an edition and translation of the poem in the Exeter Book better calledPaternal Precepts, not justPrecepts, with some commentary. The poem is abstract, and father and son are nodramatis personae. Its instruction is that not only how one thinks and acts, but also how one speaks should be endowed with virtue. The brief introduction ofPaternal Preceptsdirects us into the ten paternal precepts to teach a well-born son. The first precept instructs the son to be virtuous, and to honour his parents and teachers. The second and third precepts direct the son not to keep bad company, and teach that God rewards virtue and punishes complicity in evil. The fourth precept is about loyalty, both to one’s friends and to one’s high principles. The fifth precept is about what is to be avoided: drunkenness, evil thoughts, lies, boasting; and the dangers of loving women. It is important to be a safekeeper of one’s words. The sixth precept is about understanding the concepts good and evil. The seventh precept reflects, in expressive contrasts, on futurity, and that the wise recognize sorrow in joys, whereas a fool fails to see that exultation may be enmeshed in sorrow. The eighth precept is about the theological concepts of God and saints. It ends with the glory of truth. The long ninth precept dwells on the Lord’s commandments, and with terms not entirely clear: ancient writings, perhaps the Scriptures together with the writings of the Church Fathers; ‘forward-looking writings’, that is perhaps prophecies, and native traditions. The long tenth precept embraces sins of words and deeds, truth, wrath, and wisdom.
On a measure of noncompactness in the space of regulated functions and its applications
Authors: Banaś Józef , Zając Tomasz
Published: June 2018

In this paper we formulate a criterion for relative compactness in the space of functions regulated on a bounded and closed interval. We prove that the mentioned criterion is equivalent to a known criterion obtained earlier by D. Fraňkova, but it turns out to be very convenient in applications. Among others, it creates the basis to construct a regular measure of noncompactness in the space of regulated functions. We show the applicability of the constructed measure of noncompactness in proving the existence of solutions of a quadratic Hammerstein integral equation in the space of regulated functions.
Trends of International Energy Security Risk Index in European Countries
Authors: Chernyak Oleksandr , Kharlamova Ganna , Stavytskyy Andriy
Published: June 2018

The paper deals with the analysis and forecasting of energy security risk index for eleven European countries (the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Italy, Norway, the Netherlands, and Ukraine for the period 1992-2016). Nowadays, energy security plays an important role in guaranteeing the national, political and economic security of the country. A literature review of different approaches to defining energy security gave the possibility to consider the regression model of energy security risk index assessment, which takes into account the levels of economic, technical and technological, ecological, social and resource components. This step was proceeded with clusterization of the analysed countries in three groups according to Energy Security Risk Index. Based on this approach resource-mining countries (Denmark, Germany, Norway and the UK) were grouped in Cluster I, while Ukraine occupied the last Cluster III. The next division in five clusters supported the indicated allocation. Finally, we calculated the forecasts of energy security risk index based on data of 1992-2014. It allowed realizing the perspectives of energy market for the nearest future, particularly for Ukraine, which needs development of a new strategy of energy security
Protecting Economic Interests or the Right to Life? Perception of the European Court of Justice on Emergency Medical Services1
Authors: Uusitalo Jenna
Published: June 2018

European Union (EU) was founded to strengthen European integration through purely economic cooperation while disregarding human rights. However, throughout its existence the EU has been challenged to take a stand on human rights. In fact, the application and promotion of human rights has increased significantly in recent years, especially during the last 15 years, mainly thanks to the establishment of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in 2000. Through the selected cases concerning emergency medical services, this paper examines how the arguments of the European Court of Justice have eventually been shifting from purely economic ideology towards more human rights based approach. However, the article essentially argues that the full potential of human rights to support the claims that are inherently economic in their nature has not yet been utilized and therefore the essential aim of the Charter to strengthen human rights protection in the EU remains unachieved.
Comparative Study of Bioceramic Powders Synthesis Based on Calcium and Phosphates
Authors: Ungureanu Dan Nicolae , Avram Daniela , Angelescu Nicolae , Catangiu Adrian , Anghelina Florina Violeta , Despa Veronica
Published: June 2018

In this paper is presented a comparative study regarding the synthesis of hydroxyapatite powders. The chosen method of synthesis of this biomaterial was chemical co-precipitation. The structure, size and morphology of the obtained powders were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy - FTIR, dynamic light diffusion DLS tehnique and scanning electron microscopy-SEM. The results obtained were compared with those obtained on a commercial hydroxyapatite powder. Investigation methods have confirmed the synthesis of a high purity hydroxyapatite with a optimal degree of crystallization and crystallinity for the reconstruction and regeneration of hard tissue.
Structural and Morphological Investigations on Coreshell Hybrid Microparticles
Authors: Brezoi Dragoş Viorel
Published: June 2018

The paper presents a micro encapsulation method of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles in PEG4000. A suspension of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles and dissolved PEG is sprayed through a nozzle at atmospheric pressure. After rapid expansion, core-shell composite microparticles that don´t tend to agglomerate are obtained. Structure and morphology were investigated by electronic microscopy (TEM and SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and spectral technique (UV-Vis and FTIR).
The jurisprudential basis to the common law notion of Indigenous title: Some comparisons
Authors: Hudson Robert
Published: June 2018

Indigenous title is a unique form of land ownership whereby settlers who occupy land previously inhabited by Indigenous people recognize within their set of laws a legal right possessed by Indigenous people to own their ancestral land. In this paper I examine three jurisprudential criteria by which Indigenous title can be identified: the first based on traditional law or custom, the second on exclusive occupation of the land, and the third on intensive use of the land. Finding flaws with the first two criteria, I argue for a juridical approach to Indigenous title that emphasizes intensive use.
On an approximate solution of a class of surface singular integral equations of the first kind
Authors: Khalilov Elnur H.
Published: June 2018

In this work, a method for calculating an approximate solution of a singular integral equation of first kind is presented for the Neumann boundary value problems for the Helmholtz equation.
New clues into the self-assembly of Vmh2, a basidiomycota class I hydrophobin
Authors: Pennacchio Anna , Cicatiello Paola , Notomista Eugenio , Giardina Paola , Piscitelli Alessandra
Published: June 2018

Hydrophobins are fungal proteins that can self-assemble into amphiphilic films at hydrophobic-hydrophilic interfaces. Class I hydrophobin aggregates resemble amyloid fibrils, sharing some features with them. Here, five site-directed mutants of Vmh2, a member of basidiomycota class I hydrophobins, were designed and characterized to elucidate the molecular determinants playing a key role in class I hydrophobin self-assembly. The mechanism of fibril formation proposed for Vmh2 foresees that the triggering event is the destabilization of a specific loop (L1), leading to the formation of a β-hairpin, which in turn generates the β-spine of the amyloid fibril.
Effect of Chromium Addition on the Cyclic Oxidation Resistance of Pseudo-Binary (Mo,Cr)3 Si Silicide Alloy
Authors: Rosales I. , Ponce D. , Garcia-Ramirez MJ. , Guardian R.
Published: June 2018

This paper describes the performance under cyclic oxidation of (Mo,Cr)3 Si compound with different Cr additions for possible coating application. Cyclic oxidation was carried out at 1,000 °C at different intervals during 250 h. Oxidized surface samples were analysed by scanning electron microscope where epitaxial oxide scales were observed mainly in samples with higher Cr content which may provide protection against surface oxidation. X-ray diffraction studies have shown the Cr2O3 and SiO2 formation as the main oxide scale; after analyses, it was found that these oxides are responsible for the best oxidation protection, with 36 at.% Cr being the optimal chromium concentration. At lower chromium concentrations, pest reaction occurred in the oxidized samples at times less than 25 h as a result of the formation of the unstable molybdenum oxide.
Use of Modified Temperature-Composition PDF Formulation in Modeling of Flame Dynamics in Diesel Engine Combustion
Authors: Özdemir İ. Bedii , Cengiz Cengizhan
Published: June 2018

In the present work, the modified temperature-composition (MT-C) PDF formulation was embedded in the KIVA to study the characteristics of flame development and emissions in a diesel engine. The model uses a time scale defined by an energy balance on the flame surface and a new normalization scheme exploiting the maximum attainable mass fractions of progress variables. Development of the latter in the

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MIRATE: MIps RATional dEsign Science Gateway
Authors: Busato Mirko , Distefano Rosario , Bates Ferdia , Karim Kal , Bossi Alessandra Maria , López Vilariño José Manuel , Piletsky Sergey , Bombieri Nicola , Giorgetti Alejandro
Published: June 2018

Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are high affinity robust synthetic receptors, which can be optimally synthesized and manufactured more economically than their biological equivalents (i.e. antibody). In MIPs production, rational design based on molecular modeling is a commonly employed technique. This mostly aids in (i) virtual screening of functional monomers (FMs), (ii) optimization of monomer-template ratio, and (iii) selectivity analysis. We present MIRATE, an integrated science gateway for the intelligent design of MIPs. By combining and adapting multiple state-of-the-art bioinformatics tools into automated and innovative pipelines, MIRATE guides the user through the entire process of MIPs’ design. The platform allows the user to fully customize each stage involved in the MIPs’ design, with the main goal to support the synthesis in the wet-laboratory. Availability: MIRATE is freely accessible with no login requirement at http://mirate.di.univr.it/. All major browsers are supported.