bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Physical and Technical Training in Firefighter’s Ladder Competition
Authors: Sopa Ioan Sabin , Pomohaci Marcel 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Nowadays, firefighting is becoming more and more demanding with a lot of natural disasters and disasters caused by men, the firefighters must be very well prepared for rapid and efficient intervention, physical training has become one of the key skills that an emergency intervention employee must have. Our research paper is focused on the athletic preparation of firefighting in the ladder climbing competition. The research experimental group was formed by 10 males with age of 30 ± 3.5 years old with experience in this kind of competitions between 2 and 7 years. We highlighted the intervention plan and training and their effects on the results of our athletes and also analyze the efficiency of developing motor qualities such as strength, speed, resistance, and coordination. The results show relatively good improvements in the performance time at all 10 athletes and also in the motor qualities level. Conclusions of our research present the efficiency of training athletic skills and also the motor qualities in obtaining better results at the ladder climbing competition.
On Sign Language Toolbox Aid
Authors: Abdulhamid Mohanad , Chesebe Ndiwa 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
The world has been lately witnessing a landmark revolution in technology whereby more research and development is going into producing devices that are able to respond to human emotions, motions and behavior. These days, mobile phones are able to capture photos when the user is smiling or gesturing towards them. By making certain gestures, a user is able to control smart televisions and computers at the comfort of their homes, without the need of extra interface devices. The interaction between man and machines is being improved and made as natural as possible. More so, the application of hand gesture technology is finding use in making communication between people with hearing difficulties and those without, possible. This research presents the techniques that have made this possible. Most of these techniques however are in development stages. This is because of the significant challenges faced in providing this solution. First, there are over 30,000 sign language gestures which is quite a headache when trying to integrate them into a recognition system. Secondly, despite the fact that there are standard ways of making the sign language gestures, people have variations to them. Developers hence have to make allowance for these variations and in effect compromise on the accuracy of the system. This research evaluates the various algorithms developed, and tries to propose an algorithm that strikes the best balance between accuracy and allowance for variations in the sign language gestures.
Hidden Vacancy Rate as a Part of Office Market Dynamics in Selected Polish Cities
Authors: Nowak Krzysztof 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
The hidden vacancy rate reflects the adjustments of the market vacancy rate that may occur in the future, in the event of a change in market conditions. Its occurrence results from the fact that the current level of rented office space reflects the demand based on past levels of rent and past predictions of changes in the tenants’ demand for space during the term of the lease. Thus, the level of total, occupied office space at given moment does not result from demand based on the current market rent. This is the result of the duration of lease agreements concluded for more than one period. The hidden vacancy rate is also related to the costs of searching for office space that meets the specific criteria of tenants, removal costs and office space adaptation costs. The hidden vacancy rate cannot be observed in the market, but can be determined based on available market data.
The article presents the concept of a hidden vacancy rate. Next, the presented theory was used to determine the dynamics of the hidden vacancy rate in a narrow and broad approach in the market of modern office space in Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw and Poznan. The obtained results were compared to two mature office space markets in Western Europe. The study shows differences in the formation of the hidden vacancy rate on the market characterized by a relatively large total stock of available office space in relation to markets being at an earlier stage of development.
Comparison of Real Estate Management System in China and Poland
Authors: Gross Marta , Lin Chao 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Real estate management systems differ all over the world. Differences arise from the different history of regions, different cultures and customs. The paper presents information about the real estate management systems in China and Poland, two extremely different countries. The authors have tried to show the differences and similarities between the countries. The research methods that were used to prepare the paper include a TOWS/SWOT analysis and a comparative analysis.
Real Estate Sector in the Face of Climate Change Adaptation in Major Polish Cities
Authors: Wieteska-Rosiak Beata 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
This paper aims to review subject-matter literature and analyse the development policy documents of major Polish cities addressing the issue of climate change adaptation (urban adaptation plans, Polish abbr. MPA) and concerning the real estate sector; it is also an attempt to draw conclusions and identify potential benefits and challenges that the construction sector is currently facing. The literature focuses on coastal real estate, costs, benefits and barriers in the adaptation of buildings. MPAs point to the significant role of the real estate sector in adapting to climate change. Soft and hard instruments are becoming increasingly important in MPA. These are spatial planning (building restrictions in hazardous areas, use of green roofs in investments), a system of incentives for investors to promote adaptation activities, ecological education, investments in improving the energy efficiency of buildings. Also identified are the benefits to the real estate sector, e.g. the growing importance of occupations on the real estate market, the development of innovations and increased access to cheaper services and technologies. In Polish cities, high-intensity residential areas are characterized by high sensitivity. MPAs will strengthen the resilience of the city’s technical infrastructure and public space, as well as develop blue and green infrastructure, which may translate into the increased resilience of real estate.
Methods of Analyzing Qualitative Variable Correlation on the Real Estate Market
Authors: Dmytrów Krzysztof , Gdakowicz Anna , Putek-Szeląg Ewa 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Variables occurring in a real estate market are frequently presented on scales other than interval or ratio scales. Most frequently, the scale is an ordinal (for instance – onerous, unfavourable, neutral, favourable), or possibly a nominal one. That is why the use of scales intended for quantitative attributes (such as Pearson linear correlation coefficient) is not possible. The paper presents the results of employing other coefficients (Kendall’s τ

B
and Spearman’s ρ coefficients) in analyzing correlations on the real estate market.
The objective of the article is to present a method of analyzing the correlation of qualitative variables (attributes) and to present the possibility of using the obtained results in the process of real estate appraisal.
Housing Preferences in Various Stages of the Human Life Cycle
Authors: Palicki Sławomir 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Customer preferences on the real estate market have been a topic of scientific research for decades. Recently, a lot of attention has been given to the issue of housing attitudes and needs of chosen groups of buyers. Among them, a particular increase in interest in real estate meeting the needs of the elderly and young buyers has been observed. However, Polish literature lacks a holistic analysis of consumer preferences through their entire lives.
The article recognizes the phenomenon of the changing preferences of potential real estate buyers depending on their current stage of life. All the age groups for a representative quota sample of Poznan citizens were asked to assess the importance of real estate cost factors. This allowed the housing attitudes of potential participants of the real estate market to be reconstructed in view of the changes in their adult lives. The conclusions drawn from the research might be useful for both academic discourse, and for practical application on the real estate market.
Heat Storage Combined with Biomass CHP under the National Support Policy. A Case Study of Estonia
Authors: Volkova Anna , Latosov Eduard , Siirde Andres 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
In spite of the progressions in heat storage systems for combined heat and power’ (CHP) plants performance, these innovations have not been implemented in CHP-based district heating (DH) systems in some of the countries where DH systems are still being developed. An examination of environmental and economic advantages that can be gained as a result of heat storage installation into the DH system are necessary to effectively popularise heat storage as a DH system-improvement technology. A real large-scale biomass CHP-based DH system is investigated in this case study. Scenarios for two kinds of support policies (feed-in premium for electricity generated by biomass CHP and energy-efficient biomass CHP) were analysed by changing the extent of the heat storage. The goal of this study was to assess the impact of the biomass CHP policy support instruments on the viability of integrating heat storage. Calculations demonstrate that fitting of heat storage combined with biomass CHP is less viable when all power generated by biomass CHP is subsidised.
The Housing of Immigrants in Romania
Authors: Burean Toma 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Few migrants visit and stay in Romania. However, this situation is prone to change with Romania’s imminent joining the Schengen treaty and the critical labor force shortages. It is not a surprise that Romanian institutions are trying to prepare and train for accommodating workers coming from other regions of the world. This paper describes the current housing and status of immigrants in Romania including the perception and the living conditions of immigrants from Romania. Tentatively, I will show that overall living conditions are good but somewhat worse than the locals. Finally, I associate the living conditions to predictors identified in other studies such as income and type of activity performed in the host country. The study is exploratory and intends to reveal information on how immigrants report on their living status in Romania.
Investigation of Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality at Elementary Schools in Hanoi, Vietnam
Authors: Anh Le Hoang , Quynh Linh Vu Thi 
Published: March 2020

Indoor air quality is having insufficient attention despite its importance for human health, especially for schools because children is one of the most sensitive groups to air pollution. This study focuses on monitoring the air quality inside classrooms at some elementary schools (ELS) of Hanoi with representative parameters including PM2.5, PM10, CO2, NO2, and VOCs. Simultaneously, those parameters in school yards are also monitored to provide data for comparison and evidence of the sources of indoor pollution. The results indicated that the main air quality issue in schools is particulate matters, particularly PM2.5. It also showed that schools locating near traffic roads have concentrations of 2 - 3 times higher than standards. VOCs concentration levels are high indoor and in school yards located near markets and traffic roads. CO2 and NO2 indoor concentrations are below standards in all schools. The ELS-7 has most of indoor and in yards concentrations at the highest values. Two significant factors effecting air quality of schools are traffic and activities of residential areas around them.
Keywords: Indoor air quality, School, Vietnam.
Bioaccumulation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Green Mussels (Perna viridis) from Cangio Area, Hochiminh City
Authors: Thi Thanh Thuy Hoang , Luu Pham Thanh , Loan Tu Thi Cam , Dong Nguyen Van , Bao Le Duy , Yen Tran Thi Hoang , Huy Do Xuan 
Published: March 2020

The bioaccumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in bivalves of the coastal estuary has been investigated since they are favorable seafood. In the present study, the distribution of PAHs was determined in the green mussels (Perna viridis) from Cangio area (Ho Chi Minh City). Global comparison showed a lower PAHs accumulated in the green mussels, which ranged between 2.97 to 15.79 ng/g wet weight (ww). However, the presence of carcinogenic isomer (benzo[a]pyrene) (up to 0.15 ng/g ww) emphasizes a further monitoring program to ensure the food quality and community health.
Keywords: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, bioaccumulation, green mussels, Cangio.
Penggunaan Strategi Mind Web untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika Siswa
Authors: Oktari Geci , Putra Aan , Putri Rahmi , Ningsih Febria 
Published: March 2020

<p>Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbandingan pemahaman konsep matematika siswa yang diajar dengan strategi Mind Web dibandingkan dengan pemahaman konsep matematika siswa yang diajar dengan pembelajaran konvensional. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimen. Populasi penelitian ini adalahsiswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 26 Kerinci. Kelas sampel adalah kelas VIII A dan VIII B sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Pengumpulan data yang berupa tes pemahaman konsep matematis berbentuk soal uraian yang telah disesuaikan dengan indikator pemahaman konsep matematis. Data hasil tes akhir dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji-t. Hasil uji t menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman konsep matematika siswa yang diajar dengan menggunkan Mind Web lebih baik daripada pemahaman konsep matematika siswa yang diajar dengan pembelajaran konvensional.</p><p> </p><p>The purpose of this study was to determine the comparison of students' mathematical concepts understanding that taught by the Mind Web strategy and students' that taught by conventional learning. This research was experimental research. The population in this research was all of the eighth-grade students OF SMP Negeri 26 Kerinci. The samples were VIII A and VIII B as the experimental group and the control group. The data collected by tests of mathematical concepts understanding in essay form that has been adapted to the indicators of mathematical concepts understanding. The data of the final test were analyzed using the t-test. The result of the t-test shown that students’ mathematical concepts understanding that taught by Mind Web was better than students’ mathematical concepts understanding that taught by conventional learning.</p>
Penalaran Matematis Mahasiswa dengan Kemampuan Berpikir Intuitif Sedang dalam Memecahkan Masalah Analisis Real
Authors: Adamura Fatriya , Susanti Vera Dewi 
Published: March 2020

<p class="JRPMAbstractBody">Kemampuan penalaran matematis diperlukan dalam memahami matematika dan dalam menyelesaikan masalah sehari-hari, mahasiswa memerlukan. Kemampuan Indonesia di dunia pendidikan dalam bidang matematika masih sangat rendah. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penalaran matematis mahasiswa dengan kemampuan berpikir intuitif sedang dalam memecahkan masalah analisis real. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Sumber data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui tes tulis dan wawancara. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan simpulan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa mahasiswa dengan kemampuan berpikir intuitif sedang pada pemecahan masalah analisis real memiliki kecenderungan melaksanakan penalaran matematis dengan kurang sempurna. Mahasiswa dengan kemampuan berpikir intuitif sedang tidak mampu melaksanakan penalaran matematis pada tahap pemecahan masalah menyelesaikan masalah sesuai rencana dan melakukan pengecekan kembali.</p><p class="JRPMAbstractBody"> </p><p class="JRPMAbstractBody">Mathematical reasoning capability is needed in the understanding of mathematics and in the problem solving of daily activity, student need. Indonesian education capability in mathematics is low. Based on that fact, the aim of this research is for knowing student mathematical reasoning with medium intuitive thinking capability in the problem solving of real analysis. This research uses qualitative method with the kind of method is qualitative descriptive. Data resource that is used in this research is student. Data collecting technique is done by using writing test and interview. Data analysis in this research is done by data reduction, data display, and data verification. Based on research result is gotten conclusion that student with medium intuitive thinking capability in the problem solving of real analysis can do mathematical reasoning less completely. Student with medium intuitive thinking capability cannot do mathematical reasoning in every step solving problem based on plan and doing answer checking .</p>
Implementasi Kurikulum 2013 (K-13) dengan Pendekatan Saintifik (Metode 5M) Terhadap Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Matematika di SMA/MA Negeri Kec. Sape
Authors: Mulyadin Edi , Riyadi Khaldun 
Published: March 2020

<p>Berdasarkan hasil observasi di SMA Negeri 1 Sape diperoleh informasi bahwa masih banyak permasalahan yang berkaitan dengan pelaksanaan Kurikulum 2013 (K-13 di sekolah khususnya jenjang Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) sederajat yang statusnya Negeri yang ada di wilayah Kecamatan Sape Kabupaten Bima. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui sejauh mana efektifitas implementasi kurikulum 2013 dengan pendekatan saintifik (metode 5M) terhadap siswa pada mata pelajaran matematika. Menulis laporan penelitian kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara umum implementasi K-13 di kecamatan Sape masih kurang efektif karena masih ditemukan beberapa kendala di masing-masing sekolah yang peneliti kunjungi sebagai tempat penelitian, karena memang setiap sekolah memiliki keunggulan dan ciri khas dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan belajar mengajar (KBM) maupun dalam mengimplementasikan kurikulum yang berlaku di sekolah tersebut, salah satu hal yang mempengaruhinya adalah karakter siswa yang berbeda dimasing-masing sekolah.</p><p> </p><p>Based on observations at Sape 1 Public High School, information was obtained that there were still many problems related to the implementation of the 2013 Curriculum (K-13 in schools, especially the equivalent status of high schools in the State in Sape District, Bima District. The purpose of this study was to determine how far the effectiveness of applying the 2013 curriculum with a scientific approach (5M method) to students in mathematics. Writing a qualitative research report The results showed that in general, the implementation of K-13 in Sape District was still ineffective because there were still some obstacles encountered in every school visited by researchers. as a place of research, because indeed each school has advantages and characteristics in the implementation of teaching and learning activities (KBM). As well as in implementing the curriculum that applies to schools, one of the things that influence it is the different character of students in each school.</p>
Implementasi Model Inkuiri Terbimbing Berbantuan Pop-up book untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Peserta Didik
Authors: Ruqoyyah Ruqoyyah , Fatkhurrohman M. Aji , Arfiani Yuni 
Published: March 2020

<p>Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui perbedaan dan pengaruh serta mengetahui keefektifan penggunaan model inkuiri terbimbing berbantuan <em>pop-up book</em> untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif perserta didik. Pengambilan data yang diambil dengan teknis tes, lembar observasi, dan angket. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu uji t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa, terdapat perbedaan dan pengaruh hasil belajar kelas kontrol dan kelas eksperimen pada pembelajaran yang menggunakan model inkuiri terbimbing berbantuan <em>pop-up book</em> dilihat dari hasil kemampuan awal dan kemampuan akhir peserta didik. Penelitian ini juga mengukur keefektifan model ikuiri terbimbing berbantuan <em>pop-up book</em> untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif peserta didik. Hasil analisis pada kelas eksperimen menggunakan N-Gain memperoleh rata- rata nilai sebesar 56,24 lebih besar dari kelas kontrol yang memperoleh rata-rata sebesar 45,1. Hal ini menunjukan bahwa pembelajaran IPA lebih efektif menggunakan model inkuiri terbimbing berbantuan <em>pop-up book</em> daripada hanya menggunakan model inkuiri terbimbing</p><p> </p><p>The purpose of this study is to determine the differences and effects and to determine the effectiveness of the use of guided inquiry models assisted by <em>pop-up book</em>s to improve students' creative thinking abilities. Retrieval of data taken with technical tests, observation sheets, and questionnaires. The data analysis technique used is the t-test. The results showed that, there were differences and the influence of the learning outcomes of the control class and the experimental class on learning using the guided inquiry model aided by <em>pop-up book</em>s viewed from the results of the students' initial and final abilities. This study also measures the effectiveness of the guided inquiry model assisted by <em>pop-up book</em>s to improve students' creative thinking abilities. The results of the analysis in the experimental class using N-Gain obtained an average value of 56.24 greater than the control class which obtained an average of 45.1. This shows that science learning is more effective using the guided inquiry model assisted by <em>pop-up book</em>s than only using the guided inquiry model.</p>
Job stress: a study with reference to nationalized bank employees in tiruchirappalli district.
Authors: K Saravanan , K MuthuLakshmi 
Published: March 2020

This paper examines the level of job stress among nationalized bank employees, Tiruchirappalli District. Further, this study explores the level of effect personal factors on job stress. Stress can be defined as a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our mental balance. It has its existence in everybody‘s life nowadays. Stress refers to the strain from the conflict between our external environment, leading to emotional and physical pressure. Stress can‘t be avoidable, but one can learn how to manage it. Job Stress management scale was developed by Thomas Holmes (1981). Sample bank employees were selected by using simple random sampling method because of easy accessibility and affordability analysed by using statistical package of social sciences.