bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SWOT-analiza uporabnosti e-izobraževanja za zaposlene
Authors: Bavdaž Kveder Mojca , Bregar Lea , Ograjenšek Irena
Published: October 2018

V praksi je e-učenje pogosto skrčeno na dostopnost učnih vsebin v različnih formatih na spletu. Toda naše izkušnje z razvijanjem e-izobraževalnega programa pri ekonomski statistiki na eni strani, na drugi pa postopki ocenjevanja, vodeni v pilotski fazi izvajanja programa, kažejo, da je treba popraviti sedanje pedagoške koncepte, če hočemo resnično izbrati prednosti e-izobraževanja. Ustrezno je treba prilagoditi tudi uporabo organizacijskih, finančnih in kadrovskih virov. Prispevek sistemizira naše izkušnje, pomembne za e-izobraževanje na delovnem mestu, s SWOT-analizo.
Delovni proces kot osnova za izbiro metod in tehnik internega izobraževanja
Authors: Grebenšek Anton
Published: October 2018

V prispevku je predstavljen vpliv tehničnih inovacij na delovni proces/sistem obravnavan kot osnova za izbiro metod in tehnik internega izobraževanja, odvisno od poklicnih kvalifikacij in/ali kompetenc.
Kvalitativni vidiki ponudbe jezikovnih tečajev v Sloveniji - kako izbrati
Authors: Zorko Mencin Darja
Published: October 2018

V zadnjih letih se je odprlo veliko novih jezikovnih šol. Skupni objektivni cilj različnih jezikovnih šol je doseči dobro znanje tujega jezika v prijetnem okolju. Osrednji cilj tega prispevka je primerjati šole glede na različne vire. Vidiki kakovosti so raziskani glede na učne metode, materiale, udeležence, učitelje in cene. V prispevku so opisane tudi nekatere konkurenčne prednosti.
Izobraževanje zapornikov. Zaznavne, spoznavne in druge značilnosti zapornikov
Authors: Findeisen Dušana
Published: October 2018

Izobrazevanje v zaporih je namenjeno zivljenju in usposabljanju za delo. Naceloma naj ne temelji na tistem, kar je dano, tj. na zapornikovem druzbenem poreklu, druzbenem polozaju, revscini, uboznem otrostvu ali genetskem zapisu. Cilj tega izobrazevanja ni zgolj pridobivanje poklicnih spretnosti.
"Kakovost izpeljave Programa 5000" "Brezposelni v srednješolskem izobraževanju"
Authors: Možina Tanja
Published: October 2018

Avtorica predstavi rezultate raziskave o kakovosti izvedbe izobrazevalnega programa 5000, ki je bil uveden z namenom dviga izobrazbene ravni brezposelnih oseb in odpravljanju strukturnih neskladnosti na trgu dela.
Koncepti razvoja kariere
Authors: Brečko Danijela
Published: October 2018

Avtorica v prispevku podaja celovit pregled teorij o kariernem razvoju in jih razdeli v več skupin: statične teorije, razvojne, učne, tipološke in novejše. V saka od teorij opozori na poseben vidik načrtovanja kariere, pri pregledu teorij pa je očitno dejstvo, da se pri postavljanju teoretičnih konceptov vse bolj približujemo človeku in njegovim potrebam ter vrednotam.
Koliko šola spodbuja in razvija temeljne spretnosti in sposobnosti, potrebne ljudem v 21. stoletju?
Authors: Ažman Tatjana
Published: October 2018

V raziskavi nas je zanimalo, kako uporabniki in izvajalci učnega procesa ocenjujejo pomembnost znanja spretnosti za 21. stoletje, kje naj se otroci spretnosti naučijo in koliko se jih lahko naučijo v gimnaziji. Teoretični uvod je namenjen utemeljitvi, zakaj smo izbrali šestnajst spretnosti, ki jih navaja Ameriški inštitut za pismenost. V empiričnem delu so prikazani rezultati raziskave, ki smo jo opravili med dijaki splošne gimnazije, njihovimi učitelji in starši.
Menedžment intelektualnega kapitala
Authors: Mihalič Renata
Published: October 2018

Prispevek obravnava problematiko menedžmenta intelektualnega kapitala v turbulentnih pogojih, ki so rezultat globalizacijskih procesov v prehajanju iz informacijske družbe v družbo znanja.
Izobraževanje v obdobju poklicne socializacije
Authors: Brečko Danijela
Published: October 2018

Prispevek predstavlja nadaljevanje clanka o predhodni izbiri poklica, v njem pa so opisane dileme in priloznosti procesa poklicne socializacije oziroma procesa uvajanja posameznika v delo, v novo delovno okolje. V procesu poklicne socializacije posameznika je opisanih pet stopenj in hkrati pet razvojnih nalog, navedeni so konkretni primeri tezav, na katere so naleteli novozaposleni. Pri vsaki razvojni nalogi so izlocene tiste izobrazevalne vsebine, ki bi posamezniku in organizaciji pomagale utrditi posamicno razvojno nalogo in iz nje pridobiti optima/en rezultat. Prispevek tudi skusa doloCiti nosilca posameznih izobrazevalnih procesov, bodisi :Solski sistem ali sluzbe za izobrazevanje v podjetjih. V prispevku je opozorjeno tudi na mozne negativne rezultate procesov poklicne socializacije, do katerih nujno pride, ce prezremo vlogo izobrazevanja in usposabljanja v obdobju poklicne socializacije.
Učeča se družina. Možnosti za neformalno izobraževanje v družinah
Authors: Ferletič Katjuša
Published: October 2018

v sodobni druzbi se sreeujemo s stevilnimi priloznostmi za ucenje, saj so za uspdno in zadovoljivo bivanje dolocene spretnosti in znanja mqm. z narascajocim obsegom izobrazevanja narascajo tudi izobrazevalne naloge druzine, ceprav vse druzine niso v enaki meri kos tem nalogam. Razlike so navadno povezane s kulturnimi okoliscinami, socialnim statusom in izobrazbo starsev.
Izobraževanje v učeči se organizaciji
Authors: Dovžan Henrik
Published: October 2018

V sestavku obravnavamo dejavnike, ki pomembno vplivajo na poveeanje delovne uCinkovitosti clovdkih virov organizacije: intelektualni kapital, samoizobrazevanje, akcijsko ucenje, uporabno znanje podjetja in mreze za razvoj znanja. Intelektualni kapital, to je kombinacija izobrazbe, znanja in izkusenj, je najpomembnejse proizvodno sredstvo. Samoizobrazevanje je nova pot do znanja, ko odgovornost za pridobivanje znanja sprejemajo vsi zaposleni in se tudi dejansko izobrazujejo.
Kakovostno jezikovno izobraževanje v organizacijah
Authors: Zorko Mencin Darja
Published: October 2018

Avtorica v prispevku opredeljuje elemente kakovostnih storitev jezikovnega izobrazevanja, v raziskavi preverja hipoteze o temeljnih spremembah na podrocju ucenja tujih jezikov ter na koncu prispevka poda nekaj predlogov za izboljsanje jezikovnega izobrazevanja.
Učenje iz izkušenj. Revidiran model učenja iz izkušenj
Authors: Jarvis Peter
Published: October 2018

V prispevku avtor trdi, da je ucenje eksistencialni pojav. Definira ga kot kombinacijo procesa, v katerem celotna oseba pretvarja posamezne izkusnje v kognitivne, fizicne in afektivne dosezke ter jih integrira v svoje izkustvo (biografijo). Najprej preuCi odnos med posameznikovim notranjim in zunanjim svetom ter dozivljanjem casa. V tern okviru nekoliko osvetli odnos med epizodicno izkusnjo in casom. Kasn.eje razpravlja o odnosu med osebnim zavedanjem sveta in casa ter pokaze, kako je soodvisnost med tema dvema dejavnikoma povezana z razlicnimi vrstami ucenja.a
Učna pogodba - novo orodje v izobraževanju odraslih
Authors: Brečko Danijela
Published: October 2018

Ucne sposobnosti posameznikov, organizacj in druzbe postajajo daleč najpomembnejsi dejavnik konkurencne prednosti - na osebni, organizacijski in druzbeni ravni. Osebna pricakovanja "delavcev znanja" na eni strani in potrebe organizacije na drugi strani pa vse bolj postajajo predmet pogajanj in temelj "psiholoske" pogodbe. Ucna pogodba je torej rezultat pogajanj med posameznikom in organizacijo o izpolnjevanju ucnih ciljev. Posameznik sodeluje pri dolocanju ucnih ciljev, virov in strategij, vodi ucni oziroma izobrazevalni proces in samostojno razpolaga z dodeljenimi financnimi sredstvi.
Vseživljenjsko svetovanje. Življenjska zgodba in njen pomen v svetovanju odraslim
Authors: Findeisen Dušana
Published: October 2018

Avtorica preucuje cas postmoderne, ko se nekdanja druzbena struktura preobrazi in drobi na manjse koscke, ko se paradigmna druzbenih sprememb siri. v tem casu srno prica vecanju praznega, vmesnega prostora. To nas vodi v negotovost, taka da potrebujemo vse vee svetovanja. Posledicno nastajajo tudi novi svetovalni poklici ali pa nekateri stari poklici dobivajo nove svetovalne razseznosti. Pri tern avtorica poudari, da je svetovanje potrebno skozi celo življenje in na vseh zivljenjskih podrocjih.
Teoretski koncepti o čustvih
Authors: Ličen Nives
Published: October 2018

V besedilu avtorica prikazuje razvoj teoretskih konceptov o custvih, ki so pomembni za vzgojo in izobrazevanje. Ugotavlja, da so se teorije dopolnjevale in razvijale. Podrobneje prikaze Galatijevo triadno taksonomijo, ki je sestavljena iz evolucionisticno-funkcionalisticnih teorij o custvih, kognitivisticnih teorij in iz skupine komunikacijsko sociokonstruktivisticnih teorij. Tri skupine teoretskih pogledov poudarijo proces adaptacije, komunikacije in kognicije v povezavi z emocijami. Omenjena tri podrocja so pomembna za vzgojo in izobrazevanje, saj teoretski konstrukti lahko služijo za razumevanje custev, za sporazumevanje o čustvih in za oblikovanje modelov, s katerimi custva vzgajamo.
Vloga samospoštovanja pri razvijanju izobraževalne poti
Authors: Stepišek Petra
Published: October 2018

Avtorica v članku teoreticno opredeljuje in isce povezavo med osebnimi vzgibi na ravni samospostovanja pri razvijanju izobrazevalne poti posameznika. Izobrazevanje povzroci rekonstrukcijo posameznikove identitete, zaradi cesar je pricakovati, daje tudi dosezena stopnja izobrazbe eden izmed dejavnikov, ki vplivajo na posameznikovo samospostovanje in obratno. Prikazuje razlicne motive za razvoj izobrazevalne poti odraslih. Le-ti so razlicni: zajemajo spodbude, zelje, interese in potrebe. Ugotavlja, da so povezani z motivacijo, predstavo o sebi, svojih socialnih vlogah in z druzbenoekonomskim polozajem človeka. V članku so prikazani taka motivi za razvoj izobrazevalne poti kot tudi vzroki za njeno prekinitev, ki se med posamezniki z razlicnimi stopnjami izobrazbe mocno razlikujejo. Avtorica ugotavlja, da se razlike v samospostovanju večajo glede na razpon med stopnjami izobrazbe. Z nenehnim izobrazevanjem in ucenjem pridobiva posameznikovo samospostovanje nove razseznosti- visjo stopnjo izobrazbe kot je dosegel, širše dimenzije v zaznavanju sebe ima.
Basics Interior Architecture 02: Context & Environment
Authors: Brooker Graeme , Stone Sally
Published: October 2018

Basics Interior Architecture 02: Context & Environment proposes a method of design based on the interpretation, evaluation and utilization of physical factors, such as light and orientation, the contextual issues of the urban form and the subject of sustainability. It examines the ways each of these factors influences the form of the interior.

The text is supported by detailed studies of contemporary work, alongside activities and resources.
Basics Landscape Architecture 02: Ecological Design
Authors: Rottle Nancy , Yocom Ken
Published: October 2018

Basics Landscape Architecture 02: Ecological Design provides an overview of ecological design and planning for landscape architects. It explores the concepts and themes important to the contemporary practice of ecological design and planning in a highly accessible and richly illustrated format. Focusing primarily on urban environments, this book examines the relationships between ecological design theory and design methods. It describes and illustrates the basic structures and functions of natural and human systems through landscape ecology principles and the dynamics of landscape processes.
The Fundamentals of Film-Making
Authors: Barnwell Jane
Published: October 2018

The Fundamentals of Film-Making provides an overview of the collaborative process of film-making.

The book maps out the practical, technical and creative aspects involved, sets out the division of labour, and explains how each individual role combines to influence the final piece. The three primary stages of film production – pre-production, production and post-production – are covered through chapters dealing with each of the major departments: script; production; direction; production design; cinematography; sound and post-production.

The book concludes with an examination of film analysis, providing context and connections between film theory and practice.
Representational Techniques for Architecture
Authors: Farrelly Lorraine , Crowson Nicola
Published: October 2018

The techniques used to represent architectural design are examined in Representational Techniques for Architecture. A broad array of methodologies for developing architectural ideas are described, ranging from two- and three-dimensional conceptual sketches, through to the working drawings required for the construction of buildings. The book offers a range of practical drawing methods, showing how to present and plan layouts, make conceptual sketches, work with scale, use collage and photomontage to create contemporary images, along with techniques to prepare and plan design portfolios. The book also deals with contemporary computer modelling and drawing techniques.

In the second edition, 25% of the material is new: many of the images have been updated, and new case studies have been added, for example architect studios such as Coophimmelblau and C J Lim/Studio 8 architects. Additional case studies are drawn from American and international architectural practices and studios. The most up-to-date CAD technology is examined along with illustrations showing how it can be used to create architectural models and plans. The enhanced project sections encourage students to explore further the techniques that they have acquired.
Form and Structure in Interior Architecture
Authors: Brooker Graeme , Stone Sally
Published: October 2018

Form and Structure in Interior Architecture examines the basic ideas that underpin the design of interior space: From the establishment of a relationship between the existing building and the new components that inhabit it, to the design and positioning of significant elements within the space itself.

Through a series of groundbreaking case studies from around the world, this book proposes a method of analysis, understanding and exploitation of the existing building. Studies of contemporary work engage and stimulate, while clear diagrams and explanations allow students to understand and relate to the works in the context of architecture and interiors as a wider field.

The second edition includes a new chapter on sustainable interior architecture. This brings the book up to date by covering current thinking about the importance of sustainability in architectural design.
Landscape Architecture and Environmental Sustainability
Authors: Zeunert Joshua
Published: October 2018

Landscape architecture has a pivotal role in ensuring environmental sustainability through design interventions. This book takes a broad look at strategies and completed projects to provide the reader with a strong understanding of the sustainability challenges being faced by designers today, and potential routes to addressing them.

The book covers essential concepts of landscape architecture and environmental sustainability, including:

- Ecology, multifunctional landscapes and sensitive intervention

- Remediation, cleansing and environmental infrastructure

- Social sustainability, design activism and healthy landscapes

- Food systems, productive landscapes and transportation

- Performance ratings, materials and life cycles

Through case studies from around the world and interviews with leading landscape architects and practitioners, this book invites discussion about possible future scenarios, relevant theories and project responses in landscape environmental design. With hundreds of color images throughout the book, and additional study material in the companion website, Joshua Zeunert provides an overview of the multidimensional qualities of landscape sustainability.
Creating Interior Atmosphere
Authors: Whitehead Jean
Published: October 2018

This book sets out to explore the creation of interior atmosphere as seen through the lens of mise-en-scène. You will learn how this film theory informs the concept of ‘staged space’ translated through the narrative and expressive qualities of a particular scene. Jean Whitehead quickly takes this concept beyond the screen and considers its application to the interior ‘setting'. By learning to use the ingredients that inform an ‘interior’ mise-en-scène such as its backdrop, choice of props, use of special effects alongside the application of colour, pattern, graphics, light and shadow, an immersive atmospheric experience can be created.

Packed with inspiring examples and case studies, ranging from cinematic interiors and art installations, to the work of notable interior designers, stylists and architects with an interior interest, this book broadens current thinking around the design of the decorated interior. It will help you to embrace the concepts that underpin an interior mise-en-scène through the use of softer decorative techniques and concerns.
Fashion Drawing
Authors: Hopkins John
Published: October 2018

Communicate your ideas and designs through a variety of sketches, drawings and expressive illustrations, with guidance from a seasoned professional. With more than 150 colour examples, John Hopkins takes you through the different styles, techniques and approaches to drawing in the fashion industry.

This second edition offers advice on selecting appropriate materials and media, with examples demonstrating their different uses and applications. You’ll also learn the theory and history of fashion drawing, and the range of styles used by contemporary designers, from quick sketches to sophisticated digital drawings.

In addition to new interviews with designers and illustrators, a glossary, resources directory and revised templates, this edition also has exercises to get you pencilling your fashion figures, painting your collections and developing that all-important portfolio right from the start.
The Fundamentals of Fashion Management
Authors: Dillon Susan
Published: October 2018

The Fundamentals of Fashion Management provides an in-depth look at the changing face of today's fiercely competitive fashion industry. Providing invaluable behind-the-scenes insights into the roles and processes of the industry, this book combines creative and business approaches for all those seeking to gain a solid understanding of what it means to work in the fashion sector.

Packed with new visuals, case studies and exercises, The Fundamentals of Fashion Management also contains new interviews with key players from different sectors in the global fashion industry, including with a fashion forecaster, a brand account manager, a fashion buyer, a digital marketing manager, fashion journalist, and a fashion entrepreneur. With an additional new chapter on entrepreneurship and management, this a must-have handbook for all those looking to create successful business practice in fashion management, marketing, buying, retailing and related fields.
Development of amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers for the identification of Cholistani cattle
Authors: Malik Muhammad Haseeb , Moaeen-ud-Din Muhammad , Bilal Ghulam , Ghaffar Abdul , Muner Raja Danish , Raja Ghazala Kaukab , Khan Waqas Ahmad
Published: October 2018

Abstract. The identification issue of livestock can be resolved by using molecular
identification tools that are acceptable to preserve and maintain pure breeds
worldwide. The application of a molecular identification methodology is more
important for developing nations, e.g., Pakistan, where uncontrolled
crossbreeding has become a common practice and the import of exotic animals and
germplasm is ever increasing. This presents a risk to local breeds as also stated by the FAO. Therefore, the current study was designed to
develop standard molecular markers for Cholistani cattle to ascertain their
purity for breeding purpose. In this study 50 and 48 unrelated males were
sampled for Cholistani and each crossbred cattle, respectively. Candidate
molecular markers present in Cholistani but absent in crossbred cattle and vice
versa were detected using the amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP)
method. Eleven markers were developed and were converted to single nucleotide
polymorphism (SNP) markers for genotyping. The allele frequencies in both
breeds were determined for discrimination ability using polymerase-chain-reaction–restriction-fragment-polymorphism (PCR-AFLP). The probability of
identifying the Cholistani breed was 0.905 and the probability of misjudgment
was 0.073 using a panel of markers. The identified markers can ascertain the
breed purity and are likely to extend the facility for breed purity testing
before entering into a genetic improvement program in the country.
Simulation of heterogeneous photooxidation of SO2 and NOx in the presence of Gobi Desert dust particles under ambient sunlight
Authors: Yu Zechen , Jang Myoseon
Published: October 2018

Abstract. To improve the simulation of the heterogeneous oxidation of SO2 and
NOx in the presence of authentic mineral dust particles
under ambient environmental conditions, the explicit kinetic mechanisms were
constructed in the Atmospheric Mineral Aerosol Reaction (AMAR) model. The
formation of sulfate and nitrate was divided into three phases: the gas phase,
the non-dust aqueous phase, and the dust phase. In particular, AMAR established the
mechanistic role of dust chemical characteristics (e.g., photoactivation,
hygroscopicity, and buffering capacity) in heterogeneous chemistry. The
photoactivation kinetic process of different dust particles was built into
the model by measuring the photodegradation rate constant of an impregnated
surrogate (malachite green dye) on a dust filter sample (e.g., Arizona test
dust – ATD – and Gobi Desert dust – GDD) using an online reflective
UV–visible spectrometer. The photoactivation parameters were integrated with
the heterogeneous chemistry to predict the formation of reactive oxygen
species on dust surfaces. A mathematical equation for the hygroscopicity of
dust particles was also included in the AMAR model to process the multiphase
partitioning of trace gases and in-particle chemistry. The buffering capacity
of dust, which is related to the neutralization of dust alkaline carbonates
with inorganic acids, was included in the model to dynamically predict the
hygroscopicity of aged dust. The AMAR model simulated the formation of
sulfate and nitrate using experimental data obtained in the presence of
authentic mineral dust under ambient sunlight using a large outdoor smog
chamber (University of Florida Atmospheric
Photochemical Outdoor Reactor, UF-APHOR). Overall, the influence of GDD on the heterogeneous
chemistry was much greater than that of ATD. Based on the model analysis, GDD
enhanced the sulfate formation mainly via its high photoactivation
capability. In the case of NO2 oxidation, dust-phase nitrate
formation is mainly regulated by the buffering capacity of dust. The measured
buffering capacity of GDD was 2 times greater than that of ATD, and
consequently, the maximum nitrate concentration with GDD was nearly 2 times
higher than that with ATD. The model also highlights that in urban areas with
high NOx concentrations, hygroscopic nitrate salts quickly
form via titration of the carbonates in the dust particles, but in
the presence of SO2, the nitrate salts are gradually depleted by
the formation of sulfate.
Cloud scavenging of anthropogenic refractory particles at a mountain site in North China
Authors: Liu Lei , Zhang Jian , Xu Liang , Yuan Qi , Huang Dao , Chen Jianmin , Shi Zongbo , Sun Yele , Fu Pingqing , Wang Zifa , Zhang Daizhou , Li Weijun
Published: October 2018

Abstract. Aerosol–cloud interactions remain a major source of uncertainty
in climate forcing estimates. Few studies have been conducted to characterize
the aerosol–cloud interactions in heavily polluted conditions worldwide. In
this study, cloud residual and cloud interstitial particles were collected
during cloud events under different pollution levels from 22 July to 1 August
2014 at Mt. Tai (1532 m above sea level) located in the North China Plain (NCP). A
transmission electron microscope was used to investigate the morphology, size,
and chemical composition of individual cloud residual and cloud interstitial
particles, and to study mixing properties of different aerosol components in
individual particles. Our results show that S-rich particles were predominant
(78 %) during clean periods (PM2.5<15 µg m−3), but a large number of anthropogenic refractory particles (e.g.,
soot, fly ash, and metal) and their mixtures with S-rich particles (defined as “S-refractory”)
were observed during polluted periods. Cloud droplets collected
during polluted periods were found to become an extremely complicated mixture
by scavenging abundant refractory particles. We found that 76 % of cloud
residual particles were S-refractory particles and that 26 % of cloud
residual particles contained two or more types of refractory particles.
Soot-containing particles (i.e., S-soot and S-fly ash/metal-soot) were the
most abundant (62 %) among cloud residual particles, followed by fly
ash/metal-containing particles (i.e., S-fly ash/metal and S-fly
ash/metal-soot, 37 %). These complicated cloud droplets have not been
reported in clean continental or marine air before. Our findings provide an
insight into the potential impacts on cloud radiative forcing from black
carbon and metal catalyzed reactions of SO2 in micro-cloud droplets
containing soluble metals released from fly ash and metals over polluted air.
A comparison of plume rise algorithms to stack plume measurements in the Athabasca oil sands
Authors: Gordon Mark , Makar Paul A. , Staebler Ralf M. , Zhang Junhua , Akingunola Ayodeji , Gong Wanmin , Li Shao-Meng
Published: October 2018

Abstract. Plume rise parameterizations calculate the rise of pollutant plumes due to
effluent buoyancy and exit momentum. Some form of these parameterizations is
used by most air quality models. In this paper, the performance of the
commonly used Briggs plume rise algorithm was extensively evaluated, through
a comparison of the algorithm's results when driven by meteorological
observations with direct observations of plume heights in the Athabasca oil
sands region. The observations were carried out as part of the Canada-Alberta
Joint Oil Sands Monitoring Plan in August and September of 2013. Wind and
temperature data used to drive the algorithm were measured in the region of
emissions from various platforms, including two meteorological towers, a
radio-acoustic profiler, and a research aircraft. Other meteorological
variables used to drive the algorithm include friction velocity,
boundary-layer height, and the Obukhov length. Stack emissions and flow
parameter information reported by continuous emissions monitoring systems
(CEMSs) were used to drive the plume rise algorithm. The calculated plume
heights were then compared to interpolated aircraft SO2 measurements,
in order to evaluate the algorithm's prediction for plume rise. We
demonstrate that the Briggs algorithm, when driven by ambient observations,
significantly underestimated plume rise for these sources, with more than
50 % of the predicted plume heights falling below half the observed
values from this analysis. With the inclusion of the effects of effluent
momentum, the choice of different forms of parameterizations, and the use of
different stability classification systems, this essential finding remains
unchanged. In all cases, approximately 50 % or more of the predicted
plume heights fall below half the observed values. These results are in
contrast to numerous plume rise measurement studies published between 1968
and 1993. We note that the observations used to drive the algorithms imply
the potential presence of significant spatial heterogeneity in meteorological
conditions; we examine the potential impact of this heterogeneity in our
companion paper (Akingunola et al., 2018). It is suggested that further study
using long-term in situ measurements with currently available technologies is
warranted to investigate this discrepancy, and that wherever possible,
meteorological input variables are observed in the immediate vicinity
of the emitting stacks.
Atmospheric Band Fitting Coefficients Derived from Self-Consistent Rocket-Borne Experiment
Authors: Grygalashvyly Mykhaylo , Eberhart Martin , Hedin Jonas , Strelnikov Boris , Lübken Franz-Josef , Rapp Markus , Löhle Stefan , Fasoulas Stefanos , Khaplanov Mikhail , Gumbel Jörg , Vorobeva Ekaterina
Published: October 2018

Abstract. Based on self-consistent rocket-borne measurements of temperature, densities of atomic oxygen and neutral air, and volume emission of the Atmospheric Band (762 nm) we examined the one-step and two-step excitation mechanism of O2(b1Σg+) for night-time conditions. Following McDade et al. (1986), we derived the empirical fitting coefficients, which parameterize the Atmospheric Band emission O2(b1Σg+ − X3Σg−)(0,0) in terms of the atomic oxygen concentrations. This allows to derive atomic oxygen concentration from night-time observations of Atmospheric Band emission O2(b1Σg+ − X3Σg−)(0,0). The derived empirical parameters can also be utilised for Atmospheric Band modelling. Additionally, we derived fit function and corresponding coefficients for combined (one- and two-step) mechanism. Simultaneous and true common volume measurements of all the parameters used in this derivation, i.e. temperature and density of the background air, atomic oxygen density, and volume emission rate, is the novelty and the advantage of this work.
Development of an online-coupled MARGA upgrade for the two-hourly quantification of low-molecular weight organic acids in the gas and particle-phase
Authors: Stieger Bastian , Spindler Gerald , van Pinxteren Dominik , Grüner Achim , Wallasch Markus , Herrmann Hartmut
Published: October 2018

Abstract. A method is presented to quantify the low-molecular weight organic acids formic, acetic, propionic, butyric, pyruvic, glycolic, oxalic, malonic, succinic, malic, glutaric, and methanesulfonic acid in the atmospheric gas and particle phase in a two-hourly time resolution, based on a combination of the Monitor for AeRosols and Gases in ambient Air (MARGA) and an additional ion chromatography (IC) instrument. A proper separation of the organic target acids was initially tackled by a laboratory IC optimization study, testing different separation columns, eluent compositions and eluent flow rates both for isocratic and for gradient elution. Satisfactory resolution of all compounds was achieved using a gradient system with two coupled anion exchange separation columns. Online pre-concentration with an enrichment factor of approximately 400 was achieved by solid phase extraction consisting of a methacrylate polymer based sorbent with quaternary ammonium groups. The limits of detection of the method range between 7.1 ng m−3 for methanesulfonate and 150.3 ng m−3 for pyruvate. Precisions are below 1.0 %, except for glycolate (2.9 %) and succinate (1.0 %). Comparisons of inorganic anions measured at the TROPOS research site in Melpitz, Germany, by the original MARGA and the additional organic acid IC systems are in agreement with each other (R2 = 0.95 − 0.99). Organic acid concentrations from May 2017 as an example period are presented. Monocarboxylic acids were dominant in the gas phase with mean concentrations of 553 ng m−3 for acetic acid, followed by formic (286 ng m−3), pyruvic acid (182 ng m−3), propionic (179 ng m−3), butyric (98 ng m−3) and glycolic (71 ng  m−3). Particulate glycolate, oxalate and methanesulfonate were quantified with mean concentrations of 63 ng  m−3, 74 ng m−3 and 35 ng m−3, respectively. Elevated concentrations in the late afternoon of gas phase formic acid and particulate oxalate indicate a photochemical formation.
A new multicopter based unmanned aerial system for pollen and spores collection in the atmospheric boundary layer
Authors: Crazzolara Claudio , Ebner Martin , Platis Andreas , Miranda Tatiana , Bange Jens , Junginger Annett
Published: October 2018

Abstract. The application of a new particle collection system (PCS) onboard a multicopter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is presented as a new unmanned aerial system (UAS) approach for in-situ measurement of the concentration of aerosol particles such as pollen grains and spores in the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL). A newly developed impactor is used for high efficiency particle extraction onboard the multicopter UAV. An air volume flow of 0.2 m3 per minute through the impactor is provided by a battery powered blower and measured with an onboard mass flow sensor. A bell mouth shaped air intake of the PCS is arranged and oriented on the multicopter UAV to provide substantially isokinetic sampling conditions by advantageously using the airflow pattern generated by the propellers of the multicopter UAV. More than thirty aerosol particle collection flights were carried out near Tübingen in March 2017 at altitudes of up to 300 m above ground level (a.g.l.), each with a sampled air volume of 2 m3. Pollen grains and spores of various genera as well as charcoal and fine dust particles were collected and specific concentrations of up to 100 particles per m3 were determined by visual microscopic analysis. The pollen concentration values measured with the new UAS matches well with the pollen concentration data published by the Stiftung Deutscher Polleninformationsdienst (PID) and by MeteoSchweiz. A major advantage of the new multicopter based UAS is the possibility of the identification of collected aerosol particles and the measurement of their concentration with high temporal and spatial resolution, which can be used inter alia to improve the data base for modelling the propagation of aerosol particles in the ABL.
Hydrometeorological data from Marmot Creek Research Basin, Canadian Rockies
Authors: Fang Xing , Pomeroy John W. , DeBeer Chris M. , Harder Phillip , Siemens Evan
Published: October 2018

Abstract. Meteorological, snow survey, streamflow, and groundwater data are presented from Marmot Creek Research Basin, Alberta, Canada. The basin is a 9.4 km2, alpine-montane forest headwater catchment of the Saskatchewan River Basin that provides vital water supplies to the Prairie Provinces of Canada. It was heavily instrumented, experimented upon and operated by several federal government agencies between 1962 and 1986, during which time its main and sub-basin streams were gauged, automated meteorological stations at multiple elevations were installed, groundwater observation wells were dug and automated, and frequent manual measurements of snow accumulation and ablation and other weather and water variables were made. Over this period, mature evergreen forests were harvested in two sub-basins, leaving large clear-cuts in one basin and a "honeycomb" of small forest clearings in another basin. Whilst meteorological measurements and sub-basin streamflow discharge weirs in the basin were removed in the late 1980s, the federal government maintained the outlet streamflow discharge measurements and a nearby high elevation meteorological station, and the Alberta provincial government maintained observation wells and a nearby fire weather station. Marmot Creek Research Basin was intensively re-instrumented with 12 automated meteorological stations, four sub-basin hydrometric sites and seven snow survey transects starting in 2004 by the University of Saskatchewan Centre for Hydrology. The observations provide detailed information on meteorology, precipitation, soil moisture, snowpack, streamflow, and groundwater during the historical period from 1962 to 1987 and the modern period from 2005 to the present time. These data are ideal for monitoring climate change, developing hydrological process understanding, evaluating process algorithms and hydrological, cryospheric or atmospheric models, and examining the response of basin hydrological cycling to changes in climate, extreme weather, and land cover through hydrological modelling and statistical analyses. The data presented are publicly available from Federated Research Data Repository (https://doi.org/10.20383/101.09).
Fluvial sediment pathways enlightened by OSL bleaching of river sediments and deltaic deposits
Authors: Chamberlain Elizabeth , Wallinga Jakob
Published: October 2018

Abstract. While a number of studies have investigated bleaching of the optical signals of sediments in rivers and deltas, unified trends and mechanisms for bleaching in these settings remain unresolved. Here, we explore the bleaching of the optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) signal of quartz sediments in a large fluviodeltaic system across time and space, by comparing residual doses of sand and silt from the modern Mississippi River channel with estimated residual doses of sand isolated from Late Holocene Mississippi Delta mouth bar and overbank deposits. Further insight is obtained from a comparison of burial ages of paired quartz sand and silt of Mississippi Delta overbank deposits. Contrasting some previous investigations, we find that the bleaching of the OSL signal is at least as likely for finer sediment as for coarser sediment of the meandering Mississippi River and its delta. In addition we find an unexpected spatiotemporal pattern in OSL bleaching of mouth bar sand deposits. We suggest this may be caused by changes in upstream pathways of the meandering channel belt(s) within the alluvial valley, or by distributary channel and coastal dynamics within the delta. Our study demonstrates that the degree of OSL bleaching of sand in a large delta can be highly time- and/or space-dependent. Silt is shown to be generally sufficiently bleached in both the modern Mississippi River and associated paleo-deposits regardless of age, and may provide a viable option for obtaining OSL chronologies in megadeltas. In addition to informing dating approaches, our work contributes to initiatives to use luminescence signals to fingerprint sediment pathways within river channel networks and their deltas.
An EC-Earth coupled atmosphere–ocean single-column model (AOSCM.v1_EC-Earth3) for studying coupled marine and polar processes
Authors: Hartung Kerstin , Svensson Gunilla , Struthers Hamish , Deppenmeier Anna-Lena , Hazeleger Wilco
Published: October 2018

Abstract. Single-column models (SCMs) have been used as tools to help develop numerical
weather prediction and global climate models for several decades. SCMs
decouple small-scale processes from large-scale forcing, which allows the
testing of physical parameterisations in a controlled environment with
reduced computational cost. Typically, either the ocean, sea ice or
atmosphere is fully modelled and assumptions have to be made regarding the
boundary conditions from other subsystems, adding a potential source of
error. Here, we present a fully coupled atmosphere–ocean SCM (AOSCM), which
is based on the global climate model EC-Earth3. The initial configuration of
the AOSCM consists of the Nucleus for European Modelling of the Ocean
(NEMO3.6) (ocean), the Louvain-la-Neuve Sea Ice Model (LIM3) (sea ice), the
Open Integrated Forecasting System (OpenIFS) cycle 40r1 (atmosphere), and
OASIS3-MCT (coupler). Results from the AOSCM are presented at three locations: the tropical
Atlantic, the midlatitude Pacific and the Arctic. At all three locations,
in situ observations are available for comparison. We find that the coupled
AOSCM can capture the observed atmospheric and oceanic evolution based on
comparisons with buoy data, soundings and ship-based observations. The model
evolution is sensitive to the initial conditions and forcing data imposed on
the column. Comparing coupled and uncoupled configurations of the model can
help disentangle model feedbacks. We demonstrate that the AOSCM in the
current set-up is a valuable tool to advance our understanding in marine and
polar boundary layer processes and the interactions between the individual
components of the system (atmosphere, sea ice and ocean).
Diagnosing transit times on the northwestern North Atlantic continental shelf
Authors: Rutherford Krysten , Fennel Katja
Published: October 2018

Abstract. The circulation in the northwestern North Atlantic Ocean is
highly complex, characterized by the confluence of two major western boundary
current systems and several shelf currents. Here we present the first
comprehensive analysis of transport paths and timescales for the northwestern
North Atlantic shelf, which is useful for estimating ventilation rates,
describing circulation and mixing, characterizing the composition of water
masses with respect to different source regions, and elucidating rates and
patterns of biogeochemical processing, species dispersal, and genetic
connectivity. Our analysis uses dye and age tracers within a high-resolution
circulation model of the region, divided into nine subregions, to diagnose
retention times, transport pathways, and transit times. Retention times are
shortest on the Scotian Shelf (∼ 3 months), where the inshore and
shelf-break branches of the coastal current system result in high along-shelf
transport to the southwest, and on the Grand Banks (∼ 3 months). Larger
retention times are simulated in the Gulf of St. Lawrence (∼ 12 months)
and the Gulf of Maine (∼ 6 months). Source water analysis shows that
Scotian Shelf water is primarily comprised of waters from the Grand Banks and
Gulf of St. Lawrence, with varying composition across the shelf.
Contributions from the Gulf of St. Lawrence are larger at near-shore
locations, whereas locations near the shelf break have larger contributions
from the Grand Banks and slope waters. Waters from the deep slope have little
connectivity with the shelf, because the shelf-break current inhibits
transport across the shelf break. Grand Banks and Gulf of St. Lawrence waters
are therefore dominant controls on biogeochemical properties, and on setting
and sustaining planktonic communities on the Scotian Shelf.
Reducing sitter use in acute medicine while maintaining safety and quality
Authors: Long Delois , Dennis Janice
Published: October 2018

Background and objective: Sitters are commonplace in acute care facilities throughout the country. Sitters are used to provide close observations and ensure safety for patients who are at risk for falls. These patients suffer from cognitive impairment, inability to follow instructions, and causing harm to themselves or others. The literature shows that one requirement for an effective sitter process is the use of an assessment tool. Sitter usage at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center (LSCVAMC) has escalated to the point that sitters are causing an overall shortage of nursing staff.  This shortage causes excessive overtime, staff burnout, and reduces the quality of patient care provided to non-sitter patients. The purpose of this case-control descriptive pilot study was to reduce sitter usage on an inpatient acute medicine unit, by implementing the Patient Attendant Assessment Tool (PAAT), without reducing patient safety and quality of patient care. The PAAT was developed and utilized by a Midwest hospital for data collection and to assess the need for sitters.Methods: Patients were placed into the Pre- and Post-implementation cohorts, according to the order of their admission. Pre-interventional data was collected from the study group, using the Sitter Justification Form, the 24-hour nursing report and the electronic medical record. The intervention consisted of staff education on the use of a new tool, the PAAT. Following implementation of the tool, the data was collected and analyzed using the SPSS 20 for windows (SPSS.INC), over an 8-month period.Results and conclusions: Sitter usage was reduced without reducing patient safety or quality of care, with the implementation of the PAAT. Among individuals having at least one sitter day, patients in the post intervention group, were less likely to have as many sitter shifts (n = 343, 58.0%) as compared to patients in the Pre-interventional group (n = 451, 75.9%) (Chi Square = 42.88; df = 1, p < .001). As can be seen, there was a significant decrease in the number of sitter shifts after the implementation of the PAAT, as compared to the pre-interventional group. There was a slight increase in the quality of patient care.
Store Brand Equity: An Explorative Study
Authors: Cristini Guido , Zerbini Cristina , Martini Elisa
Published: October 2018

In regards to food consumption in Italy, consumers demonstrate a growing appreciation for Store Brands in their various forms: premium, mainstream and value. While retailing literature has largely been focused on the determinants behind the Store Brand’s success, little attention has been paid to a specific model able to describe and explain the main factors behind the creation of retail brand equity. Drawing on the literature that has analyzed the success of the Store Brand, this paper aims to assess the Italian consumer’s perception of the Store Brand. It is particularly interesting to study the consumers’ comparative evaluations between the two types of Store Brand segments: mainstream and premium. The variables which characterize a Store Brand’s Identity and those which enable it to offer a credible alternative to the leading industrial brands will be the focus of the study. They include: price advantage, perceived quality, level of innovation, ethics and sustainability. Data were collected from a quantitative survey based on a structured questionnaire. The final sample group was made up of approximately 600 Store Brand consumers loyal to the same retailer. Looking at the two Store Brand segments analyzed, results demonstrate that the consumers’ opinions differ in regards to price advantage, while they remain relatively uniform in regards to the other factors. These results lead to important managerial implications as they highlight how important it is to qualify a Store Brand’s distinctive factors, implement communication policies and to understand the final consumers’ expectations in order to increase its overall value.
Mobile Advertising Optimization Strategy Based on SICAS Model in China
Authors: Jingyan Liu , Liwen Huang
Published: October 2018

Mobile Internet changes consumer behavior, which also changes marketing. Mobile advertising is an important part of mobile marketing. This paper aims to describes consumer behavior in the mobile internet and provides guidance for mobile advertising. This paper applies inductive and deductive method to analyze mobile advertising’s role in the consumption process based on SICAS model, and then put forward the optimization strategy. Mobile advertising starts with acquiring consumers for products and services, obtains consumer demand through online senses; and realizes interactive connection with consumers to provide the valuable solutions; recommends the brands to meet consumer demands and form the flow from online to offline; feedback online through social sharing after using mobile payment to complete the transaction, to form a complete closed-loop mobile business. Mobile advertising can be be optimized in advertising delivery, advertising content and advertising communication. The precise delivery is achieved through tagged consumer and programmatic purchase. Content advertising, as the core of mobile advertising, is influenced by location, creative experience and scene. Native advertising that content is advertising provides good consumer experience. Cross-screen communication and social communication increases the communication performance of mobile advertising. This paper contributes to the understanding and improvement of mobile advertising, and its findings provide the new thinking perspective for mobile advertising.