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New Technologies in the Recruitment Process
Authors: Sołek-Borowska Celina , Wilczewska Maja 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Well-conducted recruitment and selection process is extremely important for the organization, permitting in-depth and objective verification of candidates in terms of meeting employer’s expectations and leads to their employment. Up to now, there has been little research on the impact of e-recruitment on the recruitment process as a whole. The present study fills part of this gap by investigating the effect of e-recruitment on the design of the recruitment process. Therefore, the main purpose of the paper is to analyze how new technology has influenced the recruitment process as a whole. The recruitment process will be presented on the example of ItutorGroup. The paper considers the possibilities of including modern technologies in the recruitment and selection strategies of the organization based on a case study method. The case study describes the project of cooperation of the Work Service personnel consultancy with the international organization ItutorGroup. Its selection and recruitment strategy was based on video-recruitment. The findings indicate that e-recruitment transforms the traditional recruitment process into a time- and space-independent, collaborative hiring process. The most significant changes are recorded in the sequence and increased divisibility of main recruitment tasks. For management, the main task is now that of communicating with candidates. Recruitment and selection strategy based on modern technologies requires an experienced and competent team, two unquestionable benefits are: limiting the length of the process in time and possibility to decrease the costs.
Evaluation of Decision Effectiveness Over Time
Authors: Nagy Viktor 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
In this paper, the results of my research are presented that was carried out on a large sample to investigate how people look back at their previous business decisions. After a short literature overview, considering the role of time, the paper deals with the primary research: how people judge their decisions in the short term and in the long run, that is, how confident they are that the right one was chosen applying the available knowledge of facts and conditions connected with or relevant to their situation. Using statistical methods, comparisons were made, for example, based on the respondents’ gender, so it turns out whether gender has an influence on self-confidence or on exactness of judgement. Does the position, that is, the rank matter? Can it be assumed that the farther one gets up the corporate ladder, the more certainty can be observed about their decisions? And what about educational level? Does it influence judgement in a decision? Those who do not regret their decisions after a while, that is, after the original decisions were made, while being in possession of the information available later, can be more successful in business because they made the best decision. Trying to identify such characteristics or factors can be an advantage in the business life.
Quantification of the effect of texture on the magnetization behavior
Authors: Schneider Jürgen , Franke Armin , Stöcker Anett , Kawalla Rudolf 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
For electrical steels there is a need to describe the intensity of the present texture components in the finally processed material as well as after the various processing steps. Preferable texture components like the cube fibre texture will improve the magnetization behaviour. Furthermore, there is interplay between the various processing steps at fabrication on the resulting final texture in the fully processed material. A texture parameter A can be derived from the orientation distribution function (ODF) for arbitrary texture, which describes the texture for each texture components. Taking into account this fact, we used a so-called A-map. The A-map gives the value of A for each point in the Euler space for two fixed values (constants). This A-map may be used to estimate immediately the effect of a different resulting image of texture due to variation of the technology of fabrication of the material. Any increase of the intensity of texture within the area of the ODF, where the A-values are smaller than a certain value, results in improved magnetization behaviour. Within the paper some examples are given.
Influence of lift off on Barkhausen noise parameters of construction steel
Authors: Jančárik Vladimír , Pal’a Jozef 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The magnetic Barkhausen noise (MBN) measurement technique is a popular magnetic method used for non destructive detection of microstructural changes in ferromagnetic materials. The MBN parameters depend on the gap between the excitation yoke and measured object. To suppress the negative influence of lift off, we tried to find a parameter of the MBN, which could be independent of lift off changing in a practical range. The lift off effect was analysed experimentally on construction steel samples with various levels of carbon content. We found that the amplitude distribution is a promising parameter of MBN in this regard. Measurement results showed that the slope of amplitude distribution was roughly independent of lift off.
Lightness Factors and Exertion Factors Related to its Own Mass of Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Applied in Composite Aeronautical Structures (Part 2)
Authors: Rodzewicz Mirosław , Lewitowicz Jerzy 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The paper concerns an application of lightness factors in comparative analysis of strength properties of basic materials being applied in aeronautical structures – in a historical perspective. The use of lightness factors enables effective estimation how lighter will be the structural elements (of the same strength or stiffness) made from different kind of materials : traditional as well as advanced composites. It is quite easy to find the solution to the inverse problem, i.e. to estimate how differ will be stiffness or strength for the same mass of the structural elements. Very particular application of the lightness factors are noted in engineers calculations of composite gliders wing spars, where they appears as the materials constants and as structure loading factors as well. The paper presents some examples of application of the lightness factors in strength analysis of the composite shells applied in the shear webs of the wing spars, and refers to the design recommendations issued by German aviation authority (LBA).
Analysis of Selected Reliability Indicators of Water Supply Network
Authors: Piegdoń Izabela , Tchórzewska-Cieślak Barbara , Szpak Dawid , Szlachta Anna 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The operation of the water supply network is related to ensuring the reliability of water supply to each customer. The reliability analysis of water supply can be based on reliability indicators of renewable objects such as water pipes. These indicators take into account the characteristics of the system and its components, by function or numerical characteristics. An example of reliability analysis for main and distribution pipes was made. The average renewal time, the average working time without failure and the reliability of network operation were determined.
Clinical Significance of Serum Bilirubin in Behçet's Disease
Authors: Koca Tuba Tülay 
Published: January 2019

Abstract

Background and Objective
Bilirubin (Bb) is the product of the intravascular compartment of catabolic pathway. In a small number of clinical trials, it has been shown that Bb molecules are associated with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis) diseases and schizophrenia. Behçet's disease is a chronic, multisystemic, inflammatory vasculitis that was first described by Hulusi Behçet in 1937, which affects almost all organs and systems without any known aetiology. Here, we investigated the clinical significance of serum Bb as a biomarker in the patients with Behçet's disease.

Methods
Seventy-one (N = 71) patients with Behcet's diagnosis within the last 1 year were included retrospectively. Control group consisted of 75 subjects with similar age and sex distribution. Serum Bb, indirect Bb, total Bb, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) data were recorded from the hospital records.

Results
In the Behçet group, direct Bb was significantly lower (P = 0.011), ESR and CRP were significantly higher (P = 0.00). No significant differences were observed in other parameters. In the whole group, total Bb and indirect Bb were negatively correlated with ESR (P = 0.025, P = 0.01). Direct Bb was negatively correlated with CRP (P = 0.002). For the diagnosis of Behçet, direct Bb with a threshold of < 0.14 can be used as a diagnostic test (P = 0.000) with 70% sensitivity, 68% specificity (area under the curve = 0.69; 95% confidence interval 0.59–0.80) in ROC curve analysis.

Conclusion
According to our study, we found that inflammatory markers were high and direct Bb values were low in patients with Behcet's disease. In addition, Bb parameters were negatively associated with acute phase reactants. As a practical biomarker with anti-oxidative properties, the direct Bb can be used to diagnose and clinical follow-up in cases with Behçet's disease.
Detection of bovine respiratory syncytial virus, Pasteurella multocida, and Mannheimia haemolytica by immunohistochemical method in naturally-infected cattle
Authors: Yaman Turan , Büyükbayram Hüseyin , Özyıldız Zafer , Terzi Funda , Uyar Ahmet , Keles Ömer Faruk , Özsoy Şule Yurdagül , Yener Zabit 
Published: January 2019

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the predisposing effect of bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) on Pasteurella spp. infection in naturally-induced pneumonia in cattle by immunohistochemical labelling.

Material and Methods: Lungs of cattle slaughtered in the slaughterhouse were examined macroscopically, and 100 pneumonic samples were taken. The samples were fixed in 10% neutral formalin and embedded in paraffin by routine methods. Sections 5 μm in thickness were cut. The streptavidin-peroxidase method (ABC) was used to stain the sections for immuno-histochemical examination.

Results: BRSV antigens were found in the cytoplasm of epithelial cells of bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoles and within inflammatory cell debris and inflammatory exudate in bronchial lumens. Pasteurella spp. antigens were detected in the cytoplasm of the epithelial cells of bronchi and bronchioles, and in cells in the lumens of bronchi and bronchioles. Eleven cases were positive for only one pathogen (six for BRSV and five for Pasteurella spp.), while 35 cases were positive for 2 pathogens: BRSV plus P. multocida (n = 21) or M. haemolytica (n = 14).

Conclusion: The presence of high levels of BRSV in dual infections indicates that BSRV may be the main pneumonia-inducing agent and an important predisposing factor for the formation of Pasteurella spp. infections in cattle naturally afflicted with pneumonia.
Phenotypic and genotypic examination of antimicrobial resistance in thermophilic Campylobacter species isolated from poultry in Turkey
Authors: Adiguzel Mehmet Cemal , Sigirci Belgi Diren , Celik Baran , Kahraman Beren Basaran , Metiner Kemal , Ikiz Serkan , Bagcigil A. Funda , Ak Seyyal , Ozgur N. Yakut 
Published: January 2019

Abstract

Introduction: The study aimed to isolate thermophilic Campylobacter from chickens raised three rearing methods, determine its antimicrobial susceptibilities, and examine resistance-related genes by PCR.

Material and Methods: Cloacal swabs or intestinal contents were taken in Istanbul, Sakarya, and Izmir provinces. Chickens were from small village-based family-run businesses (n = 70), organically raised (n = 71), and conventionally raised broilers (n = 79). The samples were cultured on modified charcoal cefoperazone desoxycholate (mCCD) agar. Suspect isolates were identified with multiplex PCR (mPCR). As per EUCAST standards, MIC values were derived by broth microdilution for tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, nalidixic acid, kanamycin, gentamicin, and erythromycin in isolates of C. jejuni (n = 98) and C. coli (n = 83).

Results: In C. jejuni, 78.6% tetracycline, 87.8% ciprofloxacin, and 81.6% nalidixic acid resistance was detected, but none was to kanamycin, gentamicin, or erythromycin. In C. coli, 98.8% ciprofloxacin and 63.9% nalidixic acid resistance was detected, whereas resistance to nonquinolones was not observed. C257T (Thr-86-Ile) mutation in the gyrA gene of all phenotypically quinolone-resistant isolates was detected through a mismatch amplification mutation assay PCR (MAMA-PCR). It emerged that all isolates bore the tet (O) resistance gene.

Conclusion: Common tetracycline, nalidixic acid, and ciprofloxacin resistance exists in Campylobacter isolated from chickens raised three rearing methods.
Prediction of Restraint Moments in Precast, Prestressed Structures Made Continuous
Authors: Kytölä Ulla , Laaksonen Anssi 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
This paper studies restraint moments developing in simple-span precast, prestressed beams made continuous. Methods of evaluating restraint moments produced by creep and differential shrinkage are presented. Shrinkage and creep properties of composite structures, beam and deck parts were tested and compared to values defined according to Eurocode models. Finally, the restraint moments were calculated with both material models for the two-span parking deck structure. The study confirmed the findings of previous studies: that the methods that are used overestimate the negative restraint moment produced by differential shrinkage.
Inter- and Intra-Hemispheric EEG Coherence Study in Adults with Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Authors: Markovska-Simoska Silvana , Pop-Jordanova Nada , Pop-Jordanov Jordan 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Functional connectivity between different regions of the brain in the resting state has been a recent topic of interest in neurophysiological research. EEG coherence happened to be an useful tool for measuring changes in neuro-psycho-physiological functioning which are not detectable by simply measuring amplitude or power spectra.
The aim of our study was to investigate the changes in the EEG coherence in groups of different mental disorders such as: depression, general anxiety disorder, ADHD, Asperger syndrome and headaches, compared to control group. All measures were made in two conditions: eye opened (EO) and eyes closed (EC).
The obtained results show that in EO condition there is a significantly lower coherence for delta waves between analyzed groups. For theta coherence only for Asperger syndrome we found lower coherence compared to control group, ADHD and headaches in parietal region (P3-P4). Obtained results for intrahemispheric coherence have shown that there was significantly lower coherence in both conditions for delta and theta bands in almost all sites for Asperger’s syndrome, and opposite increased intrahemispheric coherence for patients with headaches (for delta band in the anterior regions and for theta band in the posterior regions). ADHD patients expressed lower delta inter-hemispheric coherence in frontal regions, and increased coherence of theta in central regions but increased delta coherence in posterior regions only in EO condition. For depressive and anxiety patients we found decreased intrahemispheric coherence for EO condition for delta brain waves all over the cortex. Concerning the coherence in anxiety patients in our current study we have obtained hypo coherence in centro-parieto-occipital region only for delta in inter-hemispheric coherence and also lower delta coherence through the cortex for intrahemispheric coherence.
Our findings for interhemispheric hyper coherence in subjects with depression specifically for alpha and beta bands were confirmed in other studies.
We suggest that EEG coherence analysis could be a sensitive parameter in the detection of electrophysiological abnormalities in patients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Asperger syndrome and headaches. These results can confirm the development of QEEG state and trait biomarkers for psychiatric disorders.
Jakub Chlebowski, Rector Magnificus Exultus – A Distinguished Professor of Internal Medicine in Postwar North-East Poland
Authors: Wincewicz Andrzej , Woltanowski Piotr , Sulkowski Stanisław , Małyszko Jolanta 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Jakub Chlebowski (Jakub Frydman) (1905-1969) was a distinguished professor of internal medicine and skillful organizer of health care system in Bialystok region in the North east Poland. He graduated medicine in 1929 and worked at local university in prewar Vilnius. During World War Two, arrested by the Soviets and exiled to Siberian work camps he managed to return to Poland with Kosciuszko Division of Polish Army. Then, he continued to serve as a military and university medical doctor in Cracow and Lodz, finally to take over position of director of Internal Diseases Department in 1951 in Bialystok, holding an office of rector magnificus of Medical University of Bialystok from 1959 to 1962. Chlebowski trained generations of internal medicine specialists, who later became eminent representatives of emerging branches of internal medicine as distinct subspecialties in the field of cardiology, endocrinology and gastroenterology in Bialystok. In course of anti-Semitic campaign during March Events in 1968, he was disposed from the post of director of the university hospital department. Constantly harassed, he immigrated with the family to Israel to die in public traffic accident in 1969. Jakub Frydman, who survived not only hunger of food, but also metaphorical “hunger of humanity” during World War Two, turned out to be as good and useful as daily bread for Polish community after wartime. He was so devoted in this action, that he even changed his surname into Chlebowski (Polish: Chleb=English: Bread). In this way, due to similar experience and experience-shaped mentality, Chlebowski could be counted among medical authorities of the time, the individuals with such a high moral standard as Janusz Korczak (1878 or 1879-1942) or Julian Kramsztyk (1851-1926).
Processes Affecting Sustainable Use of Agricultural Land in Kosovo
Authors: Ramadani Ibrahim , Bytyqi Valbon 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Agricultural land is facing challenges due to different human activities. Accelerated urbanisation along with explosive economic growth has further worsened the shortage of agricultural land over the last two decades. Kosovo, a country with small areas suitable for agriculture is meeting challenges due to unplanned settlement extension, coal surface mining, parcelisation of properties, etc. This paper consists in an analysis of the agricultural land fund in Kosovo, in quality, production potential and food security for the population, but also the challenges facing Kosovo with this strategic resource. The article analyses three main factors that have made the biggest changes in agricultural land in Kosovo: the effects of settlement extension, coal surface mining and parcelisation in reducing the soil fund. Some of the effects have triggered significant socio-economic processes that have changed the rural environment. Other important risks of agricultural land in Kosovo are: pollution, landfills, frequent floods, etc.
SPAG: A New Measure of Spatial Agglomeration. Theoretical Background and Empirical Examples1
Authors: Kossowski Tomasz , Hauke Jan 
Published: January 2019

AbstractKopczewska (2017) proposed a new empirical measure of spatial agglomeration (SPAG) of economic activity based on geolocations of firms. The aim of the paper is to introduce theoretical backgrounds ofSPAG. The measure is a product of two random variables with beta and gamma distributions. The moments of the product are described and estimated for Poland with spatial centroids of LAU2 treated as geolocations of firms for empirical distribution as well as for the set of firms located in a regular region. Another approach toSPAGproperties has its origin in a geometric probability concept. We present the research results on geometric probability, applied toSPAG, as distance probability distributions for a regular region.
Development of The Method on The Prediction of Soil Plat Penetration Resistance
Authors: Rizaldi Taufik , Hermawan Wawan , Mandang Tineke , Pertiwi Setyo , Rudiyanto  
Published: January 2019

Abstract
During operation, the lug wheels penetrate the soil and form certain angle to the soil surface at varying penetration depths. In order to determine the soil reaction force against plate penetration given to the soil, penetrometer was mounted on the plate. Plate sizes used in this experiment were 5×5 cm2, 5×10 cm2, 5×15 cm2 and 5×20 cm2. The measurement was carried out at varying angles and depths i.e. 90°, 75°, 60°, 45°, 30° and 4 cm, 8 cm, 12 cm and 16 cm, respectively. The objective of this research was to develop the method on the prediction of soil plat penetration resistance at varying depths and angles. Prediction method was developed using linear or polynomial regression method which compared with Artificial Neural Network (ANN). The research showed that ANN generated better prediction value which indicated by lower error magnitude compared with regression method i.e. 9.9% and 19.7%, respectively.
A Survey of the Autonomy, Accountability, Effectiveness and Governance of Slovak State-Owned Enterprises
Authors: Brinčíková Zuzana , Kálovec Marek , Lawson Colin W. , Muchová Eva 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Fourteen Slovak state-owned enterprises were studied, using published data and structured interviews with management. A novel methodology is used to assess SOE autonomy, effectiveness, accountability and governance. Variations in operating conditions reflect different government objectives and different ownership models. Mixed state-private firms performed more like competitive firms than did wholly state-owned SOEs. This information was fed into an assessment of Slovak SOEs’ compliance with the 2015 OECD Guidelines on SOE Corporate Governance. There are many differences between Slovak practice and the Guidelines. This may reflect a choice to favour government interests, rather than the OECD’s inclusion of a wider group of stakeholders. One cost is foregone efficiency gains. Another is the perception that the present highly opaque governance system hides corruption.
Organizational and Economic Principles of Agricultural Machinery Use
Authors: Kachan Dmytro 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Technical support of producers of agrarian products has always been and will remain a topical issue in realities of agrarian sector of Ukraine. In recent years, integrated forms of agricultural enterprises have become more widespread, which make it possible to increase and renew a machine-tractor park of their participants. In course of study four main technologies of soil cultivation and their impact were considered, an amount of necessary machinery and equipment, energy and labor costs, and impact on quality indicators of soil health. Also, main organizational forms of enterprises that provide equipment rental services or perform fieldwork were analyzed. Proposals were made regarding a merger of existing enterprises into agro technical centers, which would increase an efficiency of their functioning and cover functions of regional self-government. Also, the most common forms of machinery usage by agricultural enterprises were considered.