bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Heritage in a Globalised World: Pilot Study for Perception by Analysis of Buildings’ Potential
Authors: Doğan Huriye Armağan 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
Heritage connects the past and present, but at the same time it connects people with each other and with the place itself. The perception of heritage regarding the built heritage can be a problematic issue in the globalised world, since it might not be easy to relate to an artefact that is not necessarily one’s own, or an environment, which does not carry the characteristics that one is used to. This research aims to understand the constraints of the perception of built heritage by using the Modern Movement artefacts and tries to analyse the perception of different societies by a pilot survey. The pilot survey suggests that prior knowledge and public awareness has a colossal impact on the perception or evaluation of the built heritage.
Donald Duck Holiday Game: A numerical analysis of a Game of the Goose role-playing variant
Authors: van Heeswijk W.J.A. 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
The 1996 Donald Duck Holiday Game is a role-playing variant of the historical Game of the Goose, involving characters with unique attributes, event squares, and random event cards. The objective of the game is to reach the camping before any other player does. We develop a Monte Carlo simulation model that automatically plays the game and enables analyzing its key characteristics.
We assess the game on various metrics relevant to each playability. Numerical analysis shows that, on average, the game takes between 69 and 123 rounds to complete, depending on the number of players. However, durations over one hour (translated to human play time) occur over 25% of the games, which might reduce the quality of the gaming experience. Furthermore, we show that two characters are about 30% likely to win than the other three, primarily due to being exposed to fewer random events. We argue that the richer narrative of role-playing games may extend the duration for which the game remains enjoyable, such that the metrics cannot directly be compared to those of the traditional Game-of-the-Goose.
Based on our analysis, we provide several suggestions to improve the game’s balance with only slight modifications. In a broader sense, we demonstrate that a basic Monte Carlo simulation suffices to analyze Game-of-the-Goose role-playing variants, verify how they score on criteria that contribute to an enjoyable game, and detect possible anomalies.
A single bout of physical exercise does not affect young adults’ executive functions
Authors: Gentile Ambra , Thomas Ewan , Feka Kaltrina , Di Vincenzo Anita , Restifo Marco , Amata Valentina , Alesi Marianna , Drid Patrik , Maksimovic Nebojsa , Bianco Antonino , Boca Stefano 
Published: April 2021

Summary

Study aim. The purpose of the current study is to determine the impact of single bouts of physical exercise of different duration and intensity on young adults’ executive functions.

Material and methods. The study employed 81 participants (37 females, 44 males) ranging between 19 and 39 years (mean age: 24.6 ± 4.08 years; mean height: 168 ± 9.67 cm; mean weight: 67.2 ± 13.0 kg). The executive functions were assessed through the Stroop task, the Tower of London test, and the Corsi block test. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the three experimental conditions (30-second Wingate test condition, an incremental intensity exercise test, and a submaximal constant-intensity test) or the control group.

Results. For all the conditions, repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant effect of time on executive function performances, meaning that participants improved their performance between pre-test and post-test, while the interaction time x activity was in the expected direction but nonsignificant.

Conclusions. Apparently, a single, brief, high-intensity bout of exercise has no effects on young adults’ cognitive functions, but the same experiment should be replicated with a bigger sample.
Ophrys apifera Huds. (Orchidaceae) on a heap of limestone mine waste – the first population found in the Sudetes and the second in Poland
Authors: Wójcicka-Rosińska Anna , Rosiński Dariusz , Szczęśniak Ewa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
The paper reports the finding of a new locality of Ophrys apifera – the first locality of this species in the Sudeten range and the second in Poland. A new population was found in the Kaczawskie Mts. (Western Sudetes). It consists of 23 flowering plants and occurs in an operating limestone quarry. The detailed data on this population and its habitat are included.
Local distribution pattern of Virga pilosa (L.) Hill. (Dipsacaceae) as an effect of its life and dispersal strategy
Authors: Bernard Rafał , Chmiel Julian 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
A new locality of regionally alien and rare Virga pilosa was recorded outside the compact range of the species in the Wielkopolski National Park, midwestern Poland. It probably appeared as a result of unintentional anthropochory. Local distribution pattern of V. pilosa in micro- and mesoscale was described and interpreted in the light of life and dispersal strategy and habitat conditions of the species. Accidental epizoochory and unintentional anthropochory could have been responsible for the mesoscale distribution pattern with population units scattered along human and animal communication routes. Close dense autochory together with the species CR life strategy with a strong competitive component were responsible for microscale distribution pattern alternating in space and time, but always mosaic, including vegetative, generative and mixed patches. The distribution pattern was also influenced by the occurrence of the required combination of the moderately light, moderately moist and nitrogen-rich habitat conditions with favourable human-induced disturbance. Some data on the form of growth, reproductive potential and dispersal mode of the species, as well as on plant-animal interactions were also included.
Einfluss von Regenmustern auf Splash-Erosion von sandigem Lehm
Authors: Loos Lorenz , Zambon Nives , Klik Andreas 
Published: April 2021

Zusammenfassung
Die Wirkung unterschiedlich intensiver Regenereignisse auf Splash-Erosion ist noch nicht genau bekannt. Um diese zu untersuchen, wurde sandiger Lehm in einem Laborversuch durch einen Starkregensimulator mit zunehmender, abnehmender oder konstanter Regenintensität beregnet. Alle Intensitätsabfolgen wiesen im Mittel eine Regenintensität von 24,7 mm h−1 auf und bestanden aus drei Intensitätsstufen mit einer Beregnungsdauer von je 20 min. Der ausschließlich durch Splash-Erosion abgetragene Boden wurde nach jeder Beregnungsphase gesammelt. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass Regenereignisse mit hoher Intensität am Anfang zu 32 % mehr Splash-Erosion führen als jene mit maximaler Intensität am Ende. Die kumulativ wirkende kinetische Energie der Regentropfen, verstärkt durch einen dünnen Wasserfilm auf den Proben, führt dazu, dass die Splash-Erosion am Ende einer Simulation stärker wirkt als zu Beginn. Aus den Untersuchungsergebnissen kann zudem durch Extrapolation der Regressionsgeraden eine minimale Regenintensität zwischen 10 mm h−1 und 15 mm h−1 zur Erzeugung von Splash-Erosion angenommen werden.
A new two-component approach in modeling red blood cells
Authors: Meacci Luca , Buscaglia Gustavo C. , Mut Fernando , Ausas Roberto F. , Primicerio Mario 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
This work consists in the presentation of a computational modelling approach to study normal and pathological behavior of red blood cells in slow transient processes that can not be accompanied by pure particle methods (which require very small time steps). The basic model, inspired by the best models currently available, considers the cytoskeleton as a discrete non-linear elastic structure. The novelty of the proposed work is to couple this skeleton with continuum models instead of the more common discrete models (molecular dynamics, particle methods) of the lipid bilayer. The interaction of the solid cytoskeleton with the bilayer, which is a two-dimensional fluid, will be done through adhesion forces adapting e cient solid-solid adhesion algorithms. The continuous treatment of the fluid parts is well justified by scale arguments and leads to much more stable and precise numerical problems when, as is the case, the size of the molecules (0.3 nm) is much smaller than the overall size (≃ 8000 nm). In this paper we display some numerical simulations that show how our approach can describe the interaction of an RBC with an exogenous body as well as the relaxation of the shape of an RBC toward its equilibrium configuration in absence of external forces.
Lower-Secondary School Chemistry Textbooks’ Didactic Equipment
Authors: Rusek Martin , Vojíř Karel , Šubová Šárka 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
Textbooks’ fundamental influence on teaching is caused not only by their subject matter, but also by their didactic elaboration. Textbooks’ individual functions are fulfilled through incorporated structural elements. Their pool is referred to as the didactic equipment of the textbook and represents qualities of the textbook through the options it gives to its users. The presented overview of lower-secondary chemistry textbooks’ didactic equipment included 7 series of currently available textbooks. Results of the analysis serve not only as a possible guide for chemistry teachers’ textbook selection, but they also provide insight into the current state to authors of textbooks and other didactic materials. Chemistry textbooks for lower-secondary schools achieve relatively high didactic equipment (75-92 %). The best equipped are the series of textbooks published after the current state curriculum introduction (by publishing houses Fraus and Nova Skola). Surprisingly, however, the most recently published textbooks by the Taktik publishing house showed the lowest didactic equipment.
On Creating My Method of Research in Creators’ Biographies – a Researcher’s Reflection
Authors: Lasocińska Kamila 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
The main objective of this paper is to present the process of preparing and conducting my biographical research regarding creators’ middle-adulthood. My intention in this study is to direct attention towards such an approach to creators’ biographies that in the very process of biographical narrative reconstruction reveals not only the different viewpoints regarding life experiences, but also interpretation of events. First of all, my approach to biographical research did not focus on creators’ life stories, but allowed them to create different tales of their own lives and to show different aspects of their autobiographical experiences related to shaping their own lives. In this paper, I intend to discuss a methodological solution and by this, to show how my research methods developed during the preparation stage, but also during the stages of implementation and preparation of the concept of analysis. A particular challenge, which is the subject of this study, was the strategy that required some aspects of creativity in the process of data collecting. Within the frame of this strategy, the researcher prepared biographical tasks designed in consideration of the poosed research problems. The tasks took a form of diverse forms of activity (verbal, visual) and encouraged respondents to refer to their own life experiences (past), reflect on the present moment (present), consider plans and projects (future), as well as to inspire constructing different stories about life (Lasocińska, 2013; 2017). The result of that was a structure that divided a biographical interview into phases and stages that assume different uses of time periods and diverse biographical reflections. In the following text, I do not focus on the results of my research, which are still being formulated, but focus my attention on concepts and research experiences related to the search for adequate solutions for the chosen topic and to the initial assumptions of the research.
The Vitality and Endangerment of the Western Shoshone Language
Authors: Černý Miroslav 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
Shoshone, the northernmost Uto-Aztecan language, originally spoken in the area of the Great Basin (U.S.), has been frequently reported as threatened. In his paper, the author presents a vitality assessment of the Western dialect of the Shoshone language based on the methodology which stems from the UNESCO Ad Hoc Expert Group on Endangered Languages. He takes into account UNESCO′s nine factors in order to determine the degree of language vitality and endangerment for Western Shoshone and to outline strategies which might help to revitalize the language in the future.
Symbolism of the Eagle and Jaguar in the Novel City of the Beasts by Isabel Allende
Authors: Zaťko Roman 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
The following article is concerned with the analysis of the symbols of eagle and jaguar in the native cultures from the Amazon area, which, have inspired, among others, Chilean author Isabel Allende in her novel City of the Beasts.
The animal motives become an integral part of the cultural tradition of the South American indigenous tribes that the author mentions. Legends and myths that the inhabitants of the rainforest keep to this day often describe the relation between person's life and the surrounding nature. In this respect, eagle and jaguar play an important role.
From an anthropological point of view, the native peoples of the Amazon are closely tied with these animals. Their culture contains customs and rituals in which they imitate these worshipped animals. The aim of these rituals is to acquire animal hunting skills and strength.
In literature, this connection can be even stronger. There are occasionally marriages between an eagle or jaguar and human characters, who live side by side. Such connection is not possible with other animals like sloths or monkeys. The reason for this is primarily the fact that only jaguars and eagles make living in a similar fashion to human characters of native myths. They hunt like people, eat what humans do and they share the same hunting grounds and habitat.
In the novel, Isabel Allende refers to the jaguar and eagle as totem animals. They are symbols of profound connection between humans and nature. In the course of the story, the eagle and jaguar accompany the young heroes Alexander Cold and his friend Nadia on their initiation journey through the forest. At the end of the story, the young couple comes back to the civilization to convey the message of the indigenous people of Amazon, seeking an end of the bloodshed these tribes face.
The Nexus Between Public Spending on Education and Economic Growth of Kosovo (Econometric Approach)
Authors: Ziberi Besime , Gashi Rrezarta , Hodaj Mimoza 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
The main aim of this study is to analyse the trend of public spending dedicated to education in case of Kosovo over the years and to measure the impact of public spending in education on economic growth of Kosovo. In order to achieve the aim, the Pearson Correlation has been used and a multifactorial regression model (OLS) has been modified and adapted, where we have determined the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a dependent variable and as an independent variable in the model: (i) Public expenditure on secondary education and (ii) Public expenditure on higher education (university). The data used are secondary data from the Kosovo’s State Budget, Ministry of Finance and Transfers, and Kosovo Agency of Statistics. We have come to a conclusion that public spending dedicated to higher education (university) has a positive impact on Kosovo’s economic growth meanwhile public spending on secondary education does not show any effect. The paper suggests further recommendations on public spending policies dedicated to education in order to influence Kosovo’s economic growth.
Technology towards hotel competitiveness: Case of Antalya, Turkey
Authors: Napierała Tomasz , Bahar Mehmet , Leśniewska-Napierała Katarzyna , Topsakal Yunus 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
The main goal of the paper is to identify the perception of technology by managers of five-star hotels located in Antalya region (Turkey). The managerial perception in the following contexts is discussed in detail: the enterprise, the employees, the managers and the competitiveness of hotel entities. The selection of such research area was determined by the fact that Antalya is one of the top Turkish tourist destinations, with international profile of visitors and intense hotel competition. The following three types of hotels were investigated: hotels affiliated with international chains, hotels affiliated with national brands and independent enterprises. Furthermore, 12 selected general managers were interviewed regarding the above-mentioned hotel types. The results confirmed that managers of internationally affiliated hotels are more focused on increasing their employees’ skills and competencies compared to managers of independent entities.
Job-Related Activity Patterns, Health Status and Absenteeism-Related Factors of Star-Rated Hotels Staff
Authors: Dwomoh Emmanuel , Moses Monday Omoniyi 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
Hotel staff have been observed to be involved in workload for long hours with few break times, unpredictable shifting and lifting of heavy loads manually. Although these practices have the potential to reduce health and fitness status of staff thereby compromised productivity in hospitality industry and national development, it has, however, not been established whether the job-related activity patterns of the staff of star-rated hotels have implications on their health status and absenteeism factors.
In total, 70 staff (48.6% male, 51.4% female, mean age = 24.63 ± 12.06) of star-rated hotels in Kumasi were sampled. International physical activity (IPAQ), health status (HSQ-12) and Koen–Müller’s employee absenteeism questionnaires were administered.
About 77.0% spent averagely two hours/day and four days/week on vigorous job-related physical activities (PAs), 90.0% spent averagely four hours/day and five days/week on moderate job-related physical activities (heavy lifting, digging, heavy construction work, climbing upstairs) and spent averagely 1.8 hours/day walking during weekly activity. Job-related activities of the participants correlate significantly with daily vigorous PA (F = 5.625, P-value = 0.000). Participants’ self-reported results showed that vigorous- and moderate-job related activities amounted to good health status. Sleep deprivation, inad-equate rest days, short time with close-knit family predis-posed participants to absenteeism. The significant relationship between health status and absenteeism factors showed 87.2% variability. Participants strongly disagreed to being absent from work due to transport. Job-related activities of star-rated hotels staff are identical with vigorous daily PA, which could be harmful to health. Provision of functional and accessible health-care resources for staffers of star-rated hotels would attenuate unproductive absenteeism.
Warehouse location selection with TOPSIS group decision-making under different expert priority allocations
Authors: Ocampo Lanndon , Genimelo Gianne Jean , Lariosa Jerome , Guinitaran Raul , Borromeo Philip John , Aparente Maria Elena , Capin Teresita , Bongo Miriam 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
Warehouses are crucial infrastructures in supply chains. As a strategic task that would potentially impact various long-term agenda, warehouse location selection becomes an important decision-making process. Due to quantitative and qualitative multiple criteria in selecting alternative warehouse locations, the task becomes a multiple criteria decision-making problem. Current literature offers several approaches to addressing the domain problem. However, the number of factors or criteria considered in the previous works is limited and does not reflect real-life decision-making. In addition, such a problem requires a group decision, with decision-makers having different motivations and value systems. Analysing the varying importance of experts comprising the group would provide insights into how these variations influence the final decision regarding the location. Thus, in this work, we adopted the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) to address a warehouse location decision problem under a significant number of decision criteria in a group decision-making environment. To elucidate the proposed approach, a case study in a product distribution firm was carried out. Findings show that decision-makers in this industry emphasise criteria that maintain the distribution networks more efficiently at minimum cost. Results also reveal that varying priorities of the decision-makers have little impact on the group decision, which implies that their degree of knowledge and expertise is comparable to a certain extent. With the efficiency and tractability of the required computations, the TOPSIS method, as demonstrated in this work, provides a useful, practical tool for decision-makers with limited technical computational expertise in addressing the warehouse location problem.
Are smart service manufacturing providers different in cooperation and innovation flexibility, in innovation performance and business performance from non-smart service manufacturing providers?
Authors: Kaňovská Lucie 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
To overcome the challenges posed by increasing competition, many traditional manufacturing companies are moving from the mere production of manufacturing goods to the integration of services that are more or less integrated into the product, which is also due to the constant development of the industry. Moreover, many manufacturing companies offer products that use smart technologies. This paper focuses on the importance of smart service provision for cooperation and innovation flexibility, innovation performance and business performance in small and medium manufacturing companies. The paper aims to find out if smart service manufacturing providers are different in cooperation and innovation flexibility and innovation and business performance from non-smart service manufacturing providers. To better understand the issue, research was undertaken in 112 small and medium manufacturing companies of the Czech Republic. The problems of smart service provision were investigated in the first empirical research held among the electric engineering companies (CZ-NACE 26 and CZ-NACE 27) in the Czech Republic. The findings show that smart service manufacturing providers are better in internal cooperation flexibility, innovation flexibility related to product and to accompanying services and in business performance than non-smart service manufacturing providers. Theoretical implication contributes in two specific ways: first, in the presentation of the interconnection of smart services and cooperation flexibility, innovation flexibility, innovation performance and business performance; and second, in the identification of the impact of smart services in manufacturing SMEs and in finding out which areas affect the provision of smart services. The findings can have a positive influence in several areas; therefore, they can be important factors for many manufacturing companies which still need some persuasion to offer smart services.