bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Athletes’ perception of parental support and its influence on sports accomplishments – a retrospective study
Authors: Siekańska Małgorzata 
Published: February 2013

PurposeThe main purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of family environmental factors on student athletes featuring different levels of sports accomplishment: 1) a low level – no significant achievements (<i>N</i> = 46), 2) a medium level – significant achievements at a regional level (<i>N</i> = 86) and 3) a high level – significant achievements at national and/or international level (<i>N</i> = 33).MethodsThe participants were administered a demographic survey and the Athletes’ Family Environment Questionnaire (AFEQ).ResultsOne-way ANOVA found that the high achievers’ families differ from the medium- and low-level achievers in five (out of nine) of the studied family environment factors: children as an important value in family life, sport as an important value in family life, parents’ involvement in their child’s sports career, the overall genetic-environmental conditioning of their child’s talent and passion for sports, as well as parents living through their child’s involvement in sports.ConclusionsSuch factors as parents’ involvement in their child’s sports career and parents living through their child’s involvement in sports are especially interesting for researchers. On one hand, these factors can be beneficial (providing instrumental support, spectatorship), but on the other hand, they can have adverse effects such as a child quitting sports, experiencing burnout or have a higher risk of injury. From a practical perspective, the family environment may be the most accessible as well as the most important of the socio-environmental dimensions of young athletes.
Phylogenetic Position Of The Monogenean Malayanodiscoides Bihamuli Lim Et Furtado, 1986 Inferred From Sequence And Secondary Structure Of 28S Rdna
Authors: Chaudhary Anshu , Shanker Singh Hridaya 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
The present study is a brief description of the morphology and molecular phylogeny of Malayanodiscoides bihamuli Lim and Furtado, 1986 infecting gill filaments of fish Notopterus chitala (Hamilton). The phylogenetic study was made of M. bihamuli and closely related taxa using DNA sequence data obtained from 28S rDNA region. Morphology as well as molecular phylogeny strongly supports the establishment of genus Malayanodiscoides and also demonstrates its close relationship with other genera of class Monogenea. In addition, the 28S secondary structure model was predicted and found to serve as a useful tool for reconstruction of optimal alignment and can be used as an additional source of data incorporating structural parameters of molecules for the study of phylogeny. Application of the secondary 28S structure data allows a more resolved and realistic picture of relationships. Results also demonstrate the phylogenetic utility of the 28S sequence secondary structure data for inferences at higher taxonomic levels.
Data On The Distribution Of Selected Soricomorpha And Rodentia Species In Poland
Authors: Banaszek Agata , Chętnicki Włodzimierz , Fedyk Stanisław , Jadwiszczak Katarzyna A. , Mirski Paweł 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
We present current data on the occurrence of four Soricomorpha and 15 Rodentia species. The mammals were collected during trapping of common shrews and yellow-necked mice for chromosomal research and the common hamsters for phylogeography and genetic variability research. The maps of species occurrence were created in ArcGIS and each map is accompanied by the list of localities with geographic coordinates and year of capture.
Parameters determination of a conceptual rainfall-runoff model for a small catchment in Carpathians
Authors: Karabová Beata , Sikorska Anna E. , Banasik Kazimierz , Kohnová Silvia 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
Parameters determination of a conceptual rainfall-runoff model for a small catchment in Carpathians. One of the most important tasks in hydrology is to simulate and forecast hydrologic processes and variables. To achieve this, various linear and nonlinear hydrologic models were developed. One of the most commonly applied rainfall-runoff models is the Nash’s model of the Instantaneous Unit Hydrograph (IUH) (Nash, 1957) used jointly with the CN-NRCS method. Within this paper, the Nash’s model was applied to a small forested basin (Vištucký Creek, Slovakia) to reconstruct rainfall-runoff events based on the recorded precipitation. The Vištucký Creek catchment, located in the Little Carpathians, is a part of the flood protection management of regional sites in the Little Carpathians. Therefore, the object of this paper is, first, to determine the parameters of a conceptual rainfall-runoff model for the Vištucký creek catchment, second, to analyse how the selected characteristics of the model depend on the rainfall characteristics, and third, to compare obtained results with a similar study of Sikorska and Banasik (2010). The computer programme developed at the Dept. of Water Engineering (WULS-SGGW) was used to obtain the rainfall-runoff characteristics based on the Nash´s model. The derived characteristics were parameters of the Nash’s model (N, k, lag time) and rainfall-runoff characteristics (sum of total and effective precipitation, rainfall duration, runoff coefficient, time to IUH peak, value of IUH peak, goodness of fit). A relatively small effective precipitation from the rainfall events was derived. For the purpose of the analysis, a correlation between the lag time (and k parameter) and the sum of the total and effective precipitation was used. The use of the conceptual rainfall-runoff model (Nash´s model) for the small catchment in Carpathians was proved to give satisfactory results. The rainfall characteristics derived in this study are comparable to the results obtained by Spál et. al (2011), who used the same catchment in their analysis. Interestingly, our analysis indicated that there is a correlation between the rainfall duration and the lag time, what is opposite to the compared results of Sikorska and Banasik (2010).
Temperature and humidity conditions of Macocha Abyss
Authors: Litschmann Tomáš , Rožnovský Jaroslav , Středa Tomáš , Středová Hana , Hebelka Jiří 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
The paper deals with the evaluation of temperature and humidity measurements in the vertical profile of Macocha Abyss (Moravian Karst, South Moravia, Czech Republic). The measuring profile on a rock wall is made up of seven HOBO-PRO sensors. Two other meteorological stations are installed at the bottom and near the upper edge of the abyss. The evaluation was designed separately for warm season (June 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008) and cold season (November 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009). In the warm season, distribution of inverse temperatures dominated in the abyss. Temperature differences between the bottom of the abyss and its upper edge reached about 10 ◦ C. At the bottom of the abyss, the minimum temperatures proved to be higher than at its upper edge and in its vicinity. Thermal circulation is evident to the depth of about 60 m. The highest temperatures were observed in the deeper layers of the abyss in the warm period at around 10 a.m. of Central European Summer Time. Towards the upper edge of the abyss, the hour of daily maximum temperature shifts to 2 to 4 p.m. In the cold season, the minimum temperature was observed between 6 and 7 a.m. of Central European Time. A decrease in the accumulation of cold air (cold-air pool formation) was not found in the lower floors of the abyss. This phenomenon does not occur even during clear nights. The depth of 60 m from the upper edge of the area maintains a high relative humidity (above 95%) in the warm season. However, humidity decreases from this depth towards the top of the abyss. In the cold season, the whole abyss is filled with air with relative humidity of 90 to 95%.
Selected agroclimatic characteristics of climatic regions of the Czech Republic
Authors: Kohut Mojmír , Chuchma Filip , Hora Petr 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
The current division of the Czech Republic into climatic regions was carried out according to basic criteria which meet the assumption of similar conditions for growth and development of agricultural crops. Ten climatic regions in the Czech Republic were labelled with numbers 0 (VT, very hot) to 9 (CH, cold). In this paper we have utilized selected agro-climatic characteristics for these climatic regions, which were not considered in the original classification. Evaluation was performed according to the daily interval of agro-meteorological model AVISO with the use of technical series of meteorological elements of a regular network of 789 grid points (10×10 km) for the period of 1961-2010.
Carbonate complexes underlying Flysch belt and subsurface Neogene volcanic in the NE part of Slovakia – a potential for geothermal energy and raw materials
Authors: Kucharič Ľudovít , Bezák Vladimír , Majcin Dušan , Vozár Ján 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
A positive gravity anomaly was observed in the Flysch belt realm. Based on this fact and available geological knowledge we suppose that the source of gravity anomaly might be carbonate rocks lying perhaps in the footwall of Flysch sediments. The carbonates belong perhaps to the Penninic crust cover (a part of Klippen belt), or to lower structural stage of the Flysch belt. Besides this it is interpreted more volume of Neogene subvolcanic bodies in the frame of the Flysch belt based on the results of the newest magnetic measurements in the NE part of Slovakia (Kucharič et. al., in press). These are accompanied by increasing heat flow and hydrothermal alteration within neighbouring rocks what may eventuate into creation of raw materials. These two factors - carbonates and subvolcanic bodies - are important items for appraisal of new perspective in this area not only from hydrocarbon occurrences point of view (a primary intend within this area) but also for enhancement of geothermal potential of Slovak Republic and opening possibilities for prognosis of raw material occurrences as well.
Application of Artificial Neural Networks for estimating index floods
Authors: Šimor Viliam , Hlavčová Kamila , Kohnová Silvia , Szolgay Ján 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
This article presents an application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and multiple regression models for estimating mean annual maximum discharge (index flood) at ungauged sites. Both approaches were tested for 145 small basins in Slovakia in areas ranging from 20 to 300 km2. Using the objective clustering method, the catchments were divided into ten homogeneous pooling groups; for each pooling group, mutually independent predictors (catchment characteristics) were selected for both models. The neural network was applied as a simple multilayer perceptron with one hidden layer and with a back propagation learning algorithm. Hyperbolic tangents were used as an activation function in the hidden layer. Estimating index floods by the multiple regression models were based on deriving relationships between the index floods and catchment predictors. The efficiencies of both approaches were tested by the Nash-Sutcliffe and a correlation coefficients. The results showed the comparative applicability of both models with slightly better results for the index floods achieved using the ANNs methodology.
Calculation of temperature distribution and rheological properties of the lithosphere along transect I in the Western Carpathians
Authors: Dérerová Jana , Kohút Igor , Bielik Miroslav , Bošanský Marián , Porubčanová Barbara 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
Using the 2D integrated modelling method, we calculated the temperature model of the lithosphere along transect I passing through theWestern Carpathians. Based on the extrapolation of failure criteria, lithology and calculated temperature distribution, we derived the rheology model of the lithosphere in the area. Our results indicate clearly that the strength decreases from the Bohemian Massif via the Western Carpathians to the Pannonian Basin. The largest strength can be observed within the upper crust on the boundary between the upper and lower crust. This phenomenon is typical for all studied tectonic units: the Bohemian Massif, the Western Carpathians and the Pannonian Basin. These results suggest mostly rigid deformation in the upper crust of the units. By contrast, the lower crust in the Bohemian Massif and the Western Carpathians reflects significantly lower strength, while in the Pannonian Basin the strength is the smallest. In all tectonic units the strength within the uppermost mantle (lower lithosphere) disappears. It can be suggested that the ductile deformation dominates in this part of the lithosphere.
Supply Side Wage Determinants: Overview of Empirical Literature
Authors: Balcar Jiří 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
The list of variables included in wage models has been extended substantially since 1974 when Mincer published his model containing years of schooling and quadratic function of potential experience. This paper provides an overview of the variables most often employed in wage equations, including results from their estimations. Education, experience, particular skills, psychological traits, beauty and health, social capital, characteristics potentially connected with discrimination, individual’s household characteristics and social, cultural and economic background the individual was exposed to during childhood and adolescence, all these are aggregated fields of interest which are discussed in detail. The paper is concluded by the outline of the probable development of research on wage determinants.
Structure, Conduct and Performance of Indian Banking Sector
Authors: Mishra Pulak , Sahoo Deepti 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
In the context of initiation of economic reforms in general and changes in policies and regulations of the banking sector in particular, the present paper attempts to examine the structure-conduct-performance relationships in Indian banking sector. It is observed that there have been changes in the market structure of Indian banking sector, conducts of the banks and their performance in the post-reform era, especially during the last decade, though the changes have not been significant in every aspect. Using a panel dataset of 59 banks operating in India during 1999-2000 to 2008-2009 and applying the two-stage least squares (2SLS) method of estimation, the paper finds that there exist strong inter-linkages amongst structure of the market, banks’ conduct and their financial performance. While market share of a bank depends directly on its market size, asset base, selling efforts, and past financial performance, its selling efforts vary directly with market share, asset base, and past financial performance. On the other hand, returns on assets of a bank vary directly with its market share, but inversely with its asset base and selling efforts. The regression results essentially suggest for multidirectional and dynamic SCP relationships in Indian banking sector. It is also found that the nature of ownership has significant influence on market share, selling efforts and financial performance of the banks. As compared to the nationalised banks, market share of the private banks (both domestic and foreign) is found to be lower. But private banks make greater selling efforts and have better financial performance vis-à-vis their public sector counterparts
Numerical Analysis of the Effects of Wind on Building Structures
Authors: Šimiček Jozef , Hubová Olga 
Published: February 2013

ABSTRACTThe paper deals with the theoretical foundations of laminar and turbulent fluid flows ina boundary layer and the effects of wind on constructions. The application sectiondescribes the flow of compressible Newtonian fluid as a system of partial differentialequations (the Navier-Stokes equation) and solves these equations using FEM at each timestep. Simplifying a 3D task to a plane problem and ignoring vorticity allows for theformulation of a wind flow on an open terrain and the effects of wind on a barrier. Twoapproaches to the numerical solution of wind flows are presented: one involves the Fluentcommercial program to obtain the velocity field and pressure at a constant wind speed inan inlet region, and the other approach involves the development of the SIXIS specificsoftware program for the purpose of this thesis, which modifies the wind velocity profileaccording to EN 1994-1-4. The results obtained - velocity fields around obstacles and thewind pressure coefficients on a barrier are processed and compared in a table.
Assessment of The Uncertainties of a Conceptual Hydrologic Model By Using Artificially Generated Flows
Authors: Valent Peter , Szolgay Ján , Riverso Carlo 
Published: February 2013

ABSTRACTMost of the studies that assess the performance of various calibration techniques have todeal with a certain amount of uncertainty in the calibration data. In this study we testedHBV model calibration procedures in hypothetically ideal conditions under the assumptionof no errors in the measured data. This was achieved by creating an artificial time seriesof the flows created by the HBV model using the parameters obtained from calibrating themeasured flows. The artificial flows were then used to replace the original flows in thecalibration data, which was then used for testing how calibration procedures can reproduceknown model parameters. The results showed that in performing one hundred independentcalibration runs of the HBV model, we did not manage to obtain parameters that werealmost identical to those used to create the artificial flow data without a certain degree ofuncertainty. Although the calibration procedure of the model works properly froma practical point of view, it can be regarded as a demonstration of the equifinality principle,since several parameter sets were obtained which led to equally acceptable or behaviouralrepresentations of the observed flows. The study demonstrated that this concept forassessing how uncertain hydrological predictions can be applied in the further developmentof a model or the choice of calibration method using artificially generated data.
Assessing the Use of Sunken Lanes for Water Retention in a Landscape
Authors: Zlatuška Karel 
Published: February 2013

ABSTRACTNewly-designed structures and landscaping elements are often used for flood protection.This article assesses the use of existing sunken lanes for retaining water in a landscape andthe sedimentation of washed-off soil. The article also describes ways how to preserve or, atleast minimally disrupt, existing biotopes and landscape segments. Geodetic data from onespecific sunken lane in South Moravia in the Czech Republic were transferred to a digitalterrain model; 9 models were subsequently generated, each with a different longitudinalsunken lane bed slope. Retention dams consisting of gabions were placed in them. Thenumber of dams, the volume of structures made of steel gabions, and the retention areavolume behind the dams were determined for each model specifically. It was determinedthat the number of dams, as well as their total volume, increased with the averagelongitudinal slope of the sunken lane bed. It was also discovered that the retention volumeremained almost the same, as it only very slightly decreases with an increasing longitudinalslope.
Numerical Integration of Abruptly Unsteady Flows in an Open Channel
Authors: Samia Boudjellal , Ali Fourar , Fouzi Abdessemed 
Published: February 2013

ABSTRACTUnsteady flows in channels and rivers combine a number of very complex naturalphenomena, particularly phenomena related to the wave propagation caused by gravity orfloods. The free surface flows relative to flows are regulated by the dynamic equilibrium ofthe forces of gravity, inertia and friction (Hervouet, 2003).In this present research study thefocus is primarily on the dynamic behavior of flows in an open channel, which occurs afterthe opening of a partition in the case of an enlargement and finally an abrupt drop. Thenumerical integration of the governing hyperbolic partial differential equations allowed usto better understand the phenomenon studied in the three cases cited above. Solving theseequations could be realized by using a FORTRAN calculation program that we developed.
Best friend's and family members’ smoking habits and parental divorce during childhood are associated with smoking in adulthood
Authors: Broms Ulla , Koskenvuo Karoliina , Sillanmäki Lauri H. , Mattila Kari J. , Koskenvuo Markku 
Published: February 2013

Aims Smoking initiation during childhood or adolescence is strongly associated with friends’ smoking. Likewise, adverse living conditions increase the likelihood of future deviant behaviour. We examine whether smoking by a best friend and family members during school years as well as adverse childhood experiences are associated with smoking in adulthood. Data and Design We have analysed the responses of Finnish working-aged respondents in 1998 (N=25901) and 2003 (N=20773) to questions on the smoking status of friends and family members during school years as well as their answers on a six-item scale of childhood adversities. A case-control study design was used to compare current cigarette smokers (1998 and 2003) to non-smokers (1998 and 2003). Results If a best friend during school years was a smoker, the subject s odds ratio (OR) of being a smoker in adulthood was 4.43 among females and 3.91 among males compared to those with a non-smoking best friend in multivariate models adjusted for smoking by family members during school years and by six childhood adversities. These associations did not differ by age. Smoking in adulthood was associated with childhood adversities, most strongly with parental divorce or separation during the subjects’ school years. Conclusion Smoking by a best friend and parental divorce or separation during school years appears to be a strong factor of smoking in later life.
“They must be 18 years old ... really”. Alcohol debut discourses at parent meetings within alcohol prevention programmes in school
Authors: Henriksen Øystein 
Published: February 2013

Aims This article analyses how parents discuss norms of youth alcohol debut at meetings of alcohol prevention programmes in schools. The focus is on how different ways of argumentation can help to deal with dilemmas between what parents perceive to be the right age of debut, what they describe as common, and what they consider is possible to realise. Methods and Data The data mainly consists of audio recordings of conversations at parent meetings arranged by an alcohol prevention programme in the eighth grade at four schools in four different locations in Norway. The study takes its inspiration from discourse analysis. Results The analysis identifies three different patterns of parent discussions about alcohol debut. This information is used to construct three discourses of norms for alcohol debut, namely, a traditional discourse, a discourse of modern upbringing and a discourse of legalisation. Both the traditional opinions, which centre on the significance of the confirmation age, and the modern individualised norms are challenged by arguments for an 18-year limit in these discussions. Conclusion The legal age limit of 18 years seemed implicitly or explicitly to be a strong resource of argumentation for formulating common norms for alcohol debut. In the parents’ discussions, too, the consensus seems to be moving towards the 18-year age limit.