"Укриття" четвертого енергоблоку чаес у контексті вдосконалення і розвитку сучасних напрямів дизайн-діяльності

Author(s): Vladimir Syomkin / Language(s): Ukrainian / Issue: 35/2015

Humanities and artistic perspective directions of modern design shows the activity of the whole range of ideas to expand on design activities. These questions find their vidobratgggzhennya in various publications, research copyright and printed materials, but systematic scientific study on the said issue a reasoned and available only in the author's book "Design trends and directions of development." The purpose of this article is to develop and justify the design proposals for a solution "Shelter" in the context of optimizing the structure of the aftermath of the disaster at Chernobyl fourth power and the possibility of using this model in the closure of other plants at the end of their life cycle. The staff of the National Research Institute developed a design solution design version of consequences of the Chernobyl disaster (the design development made in 1994). This version does not claim perfection in its design, provides the further development of its components with the participation of a wide range of specialists. This development is typical, although not a typical example sotsiodyzaynu and naturally ecodesign. The initial argument for making design concept were the following considerations: - No reliable theoretical and practical studies perspectives "behavior" of the destroyed fourth power unit at the sarcophagus (any design!), That there is no guarantee that there will be no explosion or radioactive emissions that continue, will not take a catastrophic power and lead to irreversible consequences to the gene pool of Ukraine and other neighboring countries; - Any construction of any new shelter cannot guarantee its reliability nor save our land from the radioactive genie, nobody can also insure us from the underground penetration of radiation into the environment in the area of shelter; - Construction of any sarcophagus in the area over the fourth power structures attached third power associated with difficulty in terms of long-term autonomy of such facilities. In Ukraine, as in the world, the problem of nuclear power plants that have exhausted their resources, is in fact not yet done, and the chance of turning them in the future, for example, cyclopean sarcophagi cannot zhahnuty humanity absurdity of such a perspective. In fact, areas with similar sarcophagi are hundreds of years and this exclusion zones at least. So sarcophagus not be regarded as an optimal perspective or in the case of the fourth power unit of Chernobyl, nor at the decision of a wider problem: what to do with nuclear power plants at all – at the end of their life? Based on the foregoing, we believe that this time the international community should not be the task of strengthening the sarcophagus (although current work necessary), and elimination of radioactive masses fourth power, the elimination of the sarcophagus, deactivation of all land in the area sarcophagus. Everything must be accompanied by processing whole mass contaminated by radiation from the strictest observance of environmental safety in the course of the whole process of elimination, but science has not yet found effective technologies to this problem.

A GeneZYs-kutatás első eredményei a Kárpát-medencében

Author(s): Árpád Péter / Language(s): Hungarian / Issue: 04/2018

Papp Z. Attila (szerk.): Változó kisebbség. Mathias Corvinus Collegium – MTA Társadalomtudományi Kutatóközpont, Kisebbségkutató Intézet, Bp., 2017.

A hagyományos parasztgazdálkodás termesztett, a gyűjtögető gazdálkodás vad növényfajainak etnobotanikai értékelése

Author(s): Lajos Balogh / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2017

Kóczián, Géza: A hagyományos parasztgazdálkodás termesztett, a gyűjtögető gazdálkodás vad növényfajainak etnobotanikai értékelése [Ethnobotanical Assessment of Traditionally Farmed Crop and Wild Plant Species of Traditional Peasant Economy and Gatherers, Respectively]. First unabridged edition. Ed. by Kóczián, Zoltán Gergely. 2014, Nagyatád: Nagyatádi Kulturális és Sport Központ. 545., 22+60 photographs, (incl. appendix). ISBN 978-963-87468-4-9

A Hortobágy pásztorszemmel. A puszta növényvilága

Author(s): Gábor Máté / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2017

Molnár, Zsolt: A Hortobágy pásztorszemmel. A puszta növényvilága [Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Herders on the Flora and Vegetation of the Hortobágy]. 2012, Debrecen: Hortobágy Természetvédelmi Közalapítvány. 160. ISBN 978-963-08-3301-1

A környezeti edukáció alkotmányos és társadalmi alapjai

Author(s): Julesz Máté / Language(s): Hungarian / Issue: 2/2010

A lokális humán fejlettségi index eloszlása és területi autokorrelációja Németország és Magyarország esetében

Author(s): Dóra Szendi / Language(s): Hungarian / Issue: 06/2015

Since the creation of the HDI index in 1990 there was a great demand to measure also the local human development.Using the Polish local HDI methodology of the UNDP the aim of this present paper is to examine thedistribution of the local HDI index at the example of the Hungarian micro-regions (local administrative unit 1)and the German NUTS3 districts and city regions. The main goal is to analyse the core-periphery relations of thehuman development and examine the role of spatial connections (spatial autocorrelation).

A moldvai csángómagyarok „nagyerejű burjánjai”

Author(s): Péter Halász / Language(s): Hungarian / Publication Year: 0

Aeolian energy – the energy of the future?

Author(s): Cristina Georghe / Language(s): English / Issue: 10/2012

The beginning of the III rd millennium faces a more and more concrete threatening: exhaustion of Earth resources and the entrance in a state of collapse as long as the states of the world will not find, as soon as possible, some alternative resources that they can use in the most important fields of activities. Aeolian energy represents a solution in what concerns the exhaustion of resources of fossil fuels, but not only. Aeolian energy also represents an alternative in what concerns the protection of the surrounding environment, its noxious effects being incomparable smaller than the ones produces by conventional energy. As a response to this threatening of the III rd millennium, the states of the world will have to unite their forces in the activity of research and implementation of some sustainable alternatives, the most important scope being the protection of the environment and of the finite resources of the Earth.

AGRO ECOLOGICAL PARTICULARITIES OF MOUNTAIN-MEADOW LANDSCAPES OF SOUTH-EAST SLOPE OF MAIN CAUCASIAN RANGE

Author(s): Ilham Ildirim Mardanov / Language(s): English / Issue: 7/2010

The Disadvantage natural processes, occurring in high-mountainous zone, are reflected on physical-chemical and, consequently, agro production characteristic of soils of alpine and sub alpine meadow. Herewith exists differences of soils on agro production particularity and the other processes, with them bound. In this work are considered natural factors, influencing upon such differences and are presented some way of the achievement of the ecological balance in miscellaneous degree broken lands and way of the realization of natural defence action.

AN EXAMPLE OF ECOLOGICAL ADAPTATION. THE CULTIVATION OF VINES ON THE RIVER FLATS IN SZENTES

Author(s): László Mód / Language(s): English / Issue: 3-4/2004

With the regulation of the rivers vast areas along the Tisza River were drained. As a result of this process flood plain farming gave way to the cultivation of field crops. However, the traditional forms of farming survived on the river flats between the dikes and the river and in the early 20th century vines and fruit trees were planted on the higher areas here outside many settlements along the Tisza River. The cultivation of vines in a manner adapted to the ecology and natural conditions of the river flats in Szentes resulted in the production of table grapes in quantities exceeding the subsistence level, for sale on the market. The article attempts primarily to explore the natural conditions determining this special form of cultivation. The most important natural factor is the periodical inundation during floods which fundamentally influences the course of grape production. The author examines how people farming in these areas are able to adapt to the harsh natural conditions, how they organise the cultivation and whether this ecological adaptation can be regarded as successful and viable.

Analiza mogućnosti razvoja zdravstvenog turizma u Hrvatskom zagorju i Međimurju - potencijalni greenfield projekti

Author(s): Vedran Kruljac / Language(s): Croatian / Issue: 26/2015

As an analysis of the data from the existing strategic and planning documents of Republic of Croatia and regional governments, this paper presents the first ever published systematization of potentials in health tourism of Hrvatsko zagorje as the region with the longest tradition and highly acknowledged quality in providing health services in the Croatian tourism, and of Međimurje, as a pioneer in this form of tourism with one of the greatest development perspectives in continental Croatia. By examining unexploited sites in the counties of Krapina- Zagorje, Međimurje and Varaždin, suitable for the construction of new facilities for health tourism purposes, and highlighting their strengths and perspectives, the author has developed a foundation to guide policy-development of tourism and health care system in this part of the Republic of Croatia positioning Hrvatsko zagorje and Međimurje as thermal-tourism brands dominant in the national and competitive in international trade frame.

Analysis And Projection Of Summer Temperature Regime In Belgrade

Author(s): Dragana Vujovic,Nedeljko Todorovic / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2014

Multitude of meteorological parameters defines weather and it continuously oscillates around the average climate values. Although patterns repeat after a certain period, nevertheless they virtually are never identical with preceding cases. They have different intensity, duration and consequence. However, some lawfulness of repetitiveness of patterns and meteorological parameters were observed and they can be described and defined by the indices of circulation. In this paper, we analyze the repetitiveness of hot and cold summers in Belgrade, which are defined by temperature and number of days with maximum temperature above a certain value. The analysis is focused on a very hot summer, which poses a potential threat due to rainfall and drought deficit, and favorable conditions for forest fires. By spectral and graphical method we observed lawfulness of their repetitiveness and on the base of that we made we made projections of temperature regime. The result indicates that in the next 30-35 years the number of days with the maximum daily temperature equal to or greater than 35°C decreases and in the equally long time again increases. Because the temperature correlates with the number of days with the maximum daily temperature, the average summer temperature should have an oscillation of about 65 years like trend of the number of days.

Analysis of Drain Water Heat Exchangers System in Wellness Center

Author(s): Juozas Vaiciunas,Valdemaras Geležiunas,Rokas Valancius,Andrius Jurelionis,Tadas Ždankus / Language(s): English / Issue: 4/2016

Drain water heat exchangers worldwide are used since the end of the twentieth century. Different drain water heat exchangers have been installed in Lithuania in last five years. Performance of these systems varies depending on the type of energy users, equipment and design of the systems, as well as their maintenance. The aim of this paper was to analyze different types of drain water heat exchangers and operational systems from the perspective of energy saving and temperature effectiveness. One drain water heat exchanger system in Lithuania was selected for the analysis. Calculation of temperature effectiveness showed that in most cases it is possible to save energy for hot water preparation.

Analysis of Fire Spread Prevention Measures in ETICS and Their Influence on Durability

Author(s): Jolanta Šadauskiene,Andrius Buska,Juozas Ramanauskas,Vasylius Algimantas / Language(s): English / Issue: 4/2016

In recent years, the external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) has been applied increasingly in a lot of buildings for energy conservation purposes. However, the increased use of different combustible insulation materials in the ETICS has raised serious fire safety problems. Fires involving this type of ETICS have caused severe damage and loss. Often, the fire spread depends on the thermal material of ETICS. Products of polymeric foams or inorganic fibrous material are commonly used. Practice and case studies of researchers show that involved expanded polystyrene is the most dangerous case of the fire spread. Therefore, it is important to choose the right material. In order to limit fire spread and improve fire safety, fire barriers from were suggested being installed. These measures may include the installation of a noncombustible lintel above each opening in the façade (windows, doors) to prevent flames penetrating the insulating material. Additionally, firestop barriers can be installed horizontally over the entire façade. The fire barriers have to be made of non-combustible materials, such as mineral wool, and are required on every alternate floor in buildings. Energy renovation is a great chance to increase fire safety in buildings. Therefore, the requirements of additional fire safety and prevention are different in Europe. Currently, there are not much data available on the behaviour of different insulation materials (expanded polystyrene and mineral wool) in ETICS and their relevant characteristics during operating life and ETICS durability time. This paper cites the requirements of additional fire prevention in different European countries. Analysis of the physical properties (vapour resistance, thermal transmittance, water absorption and etc.) of the expanded polystyrene and mineral wool products of is presented. This article presents an investigation of thermographic research of building, which was renovated three years ago and has implemented fire barriers.

Anthropogenic Impacts on the Stability of the Forest Ecosystems in Belgrade – Comparative Analysis of Košutnjak Forest and Zvezdarska Forest

Author(s): Dragana Raškovic / Language(s): English / Issue: 4/2015

In this paper will be analyzed the environmental status of the two recently protected forest areas in Belgrade – Košutnjak forest and Zvezdarska forest. Due to their specific position inside the urban structure, these park forests are exposed to the high level of pollution and degradation originating from anthropogenic sources. This paper will include all present forms of threats to the stability of these ecosystems, both in their immediate surroundings, as well as within their borders. For clear presentation of the devastating anthropogenic impact on the protected forest ecosystems remote sensing – NDVI analysis of the appropriate satelite image segments will be performed in order to detect the differences of the state of vegetation covers registrated in 1986 and 2010. According to the need for efficient management system for the affected natural areas in the urban structure, in the end will be presented concrete protection measures, whose continuous application can bring to the progradation of their state.

Anthropogenic transformation of the flora of urban ecosystems of the Northern Pryazov territories

Author(s): O. G. Bren,A. M. Solonenko,Y. I. Maltsev,S. Y. Maltseva / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2017

The paper provides a thorough analysis of the current situation about biodiversity of model city in the Nothern Pryazov territories – Henichesk (Kherson region). The urban flora species composition of this city is represented at first time. There are 507 species, which belongs to two divisions, 61 families and 233 genera. Urban flora was analyzed in systematical, biomorphological and environmental aspects. The species richness of families of the studied urban flora is characterized by a predominance of families which include 1–2 species. The most part of urban flora species are herbaceous plants – 80.1% (406 species), including herbaceous monocarpics – 236 species and herbaceous policarpics – 170. It was found that terophytes have prevalence – 36.1% by the types of biological species in the urban flora of Henichesk, the second place takes hemicryptophytes – 31.9%. Other biological types are represented in a small quantity – 32%. An important characteristic of flora is species distribution for the main types of vegetation (rythmologic groups). The dominated status in the researched urban flora set the summer green plants – 430 species (84.8%). Analyzing the position of the aerial shoot for the leaves position we have differed rosette, semirosette and rosetteless plants. Species with rosetteless shoot are dominating. Rhizomeless species in the flora of Henichesk are dominating (51.1%) and species with caudex (23.6%), indicating the dominance of xerophytic habitats and increased soil density in cities. The largest environmental group is a group of moderate moisture, which consists of 349 species (68.8% of the total species number). There is predominance of heliophilous and shade-tolerant species, and mezotrophs. Adventive component of Henichesk flora has 217 species (159 genera and 52 families). The most part among them kenophytes, xenophytes, epecophytes. It was found that Henichesk have specific urban flora that combines elements of natural flora and typical urban components.

Application of research laboratories of the university science park in research of crisis management and protection of critical infrastructure facilities in the transport sector

Author(s): Tomáš Lovecek,Jozef Ristvej,Tomáš Riska / Language(s): English / Issue: 19/2014

The article focuses on two research laboratories at the University of Žilina in University Science Park under the names “Modelling and simulation of crisis phenomena in the transportation to increase the efficiency of decision-making process” and “Research systems for protection of critical infrastructure objects in the transportation”. Respective parts identify the main goals of the research, research focus and the uniqueness of respective laboratories as well as practical application within University Science Park of the University of Žilina, the Slovak Republic, the EU and the world.

Aquae Iasae na razmeđu zdravstvenog i kulturnog turizma

Author(s): Eduard Kušen,Nina Kušen Tomljanovic / Language(s): Croatian / Issue: 26/2015

The spring of the sulphuric thermal mineral water Klokot, in the municipal garden of Varaždinske Toplice (Varaždin Spa) has, for over 2000 years, formed the healing, medical and cultural history of this spa-town. Most of this healing water comes from the water catchment area of the mountain range of Kalnik and the eastern slopes of Ivanščica which, to its thermal spring of Klokot, has travelled for more than 40.000 years. Sulphuric baths, the basic spa and health attraction of the Varaždinske Toplice was at the core of the human settlement of this area, evolving from the first ancient settlement – Roman baths Aquae Iasae, from I to IVth century. From the medieval times to the modern era, the town was the property of the Roman Catholic archbishop of Zagreb (1181 to 1945). During its golden era, from 1838 to 1914, Varaždinske Toplice followed the same development trajectory as the other fashionable European spa towns. Furthermore, in 1936, the excavations of the remains of the roman Aquae Iasae situated around the Klokot spring started. The end of the World War II, with its major social and economic changes, marked yet another stage of the Varaždinske Toplice development. The spa-complex was turned into the Hospital for rheumatic diseases and rehabilitation in 1963. Three years later, in 1966, the Hydrotherapy facilities were added, followed by the hotel Therapy (250 beds) in 1973 and much larger hotel Minerva (588 beds) in 1981. The another turning point for the Varaždinske Toplice development happened in 1991, with the onset of the Homeland war, when the hospital was mostly treating the wounded soldiers and has, thus, got its official status as the Special hospital for medical rehabilitation Varaždinske Toplice. Later on, this period will become known as the transition era that has ended in an economic recession. In spite of the economic difficulties, the Water park Minerva was added during that time and the new Hydrotherapy complex was completed. As a consequence of ambitious and continuous excavation program of the roman Aquae Iasae, the municipal museum was renovated and modernised, and the archaeological site conserved and interpreted. Against this context, significant and diverse attractions related to baths, medical treatments and cultural heritage of the Varaždinske Toplice are identified and evaluated in order to provide foundations for attractions on which two new tourism products – health tourism and cultural tourism - can be created, both aligned well with the funding policy of the EU.

Around the Bloc: Chernobyl Still a Hazardous Wasteland, Greenpeace Says

Author(s): TOL TOL / Language(s): English / Issue: 03/15/2016

Strontium-90 levels have actually risen, posing a danger to people living near the devastated nuclear plant.

Around the Bloc: LSD in Communist Bulgaria

Author(s): TOL TOL / Language(s): English / Issue: 06/07/2016

Doctors had been experimenting with LSD years before the psychedelic revolution hit the United States.