scholarly journals Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches of Delineation in Detailed Mapping of Vineyard Landscape. Case Study: Vicinity of Pezinok (Slovakia)

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 240-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marián Gábor ◽  
Vladimír Falťan ◽  
František Petrovič
Keyword(s):  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Environmental Planning ◽  
Vegetation Index ◽  
Slope Aspect ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Quantitative Characteristics ◽  
Landscape Units ◽  
Base Elevation

AbstractThe main goal of this paper is the application of qualitative and quantitative free available data for geographical delineation based on reconnaissance research in vineyard landscape. The results of delineation are useful in agricultural management or environmental planning. Our delineation may serve as the basic information on site conditions of vineyards near Pezinok (Slovakia), with historical use from the beginning of 13th century. We have studied the actual land cover and classified physiotopes of the study area into a set of relatively homogenous and coherent landscape units. The landscape units defined in this work consist of homogenous physiotopes in terms of their structural and functional characteristics, which have been shaped by natural factors (land-forms, soil type and subtype, geological base, elevation, slope, aspect, solar radiation and normal different vegetation index (NDVI)). The characteristics were used to define 23 landscape units in qualitative delineation (based on both qualitative and quantitative data). Only quantitative characteristics – elevation, aspect, slope, solar radiation and NDVI, were used in a K-means cluster analysis to define the 17 landscape units. The number of landscape units was computed by WB-index, and standardisation of data was computed by factor analysis. The whole classification process was statistically significant. The strength of the grouping procedure was tested by using Discriminant Analysis, which found that 92.70% of objects in qualitative and 98.50% of objects in quantitative delineation were correctly classified.

Contribution of environmental factors to temperature distribution at different resolution levels on the forefield of the Loven Glaciers, Svalbard

Polar Record ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Joly ◽  
Thierry Brossard
Keyword(s):  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Spatial Scale ◽  
Vegetation Index ◽  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Remotely Sensed ◽  
Slope Aspect ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Remotely Sensed Imagery ◽  
Data Layers

ABSTRACTThe climate and its components (temperature and precipitation) are organised according to different spatial scales that are structured hierarchically. The aim of this paper is to explore the dependence between temperature and deterministic factors at different scales on a 10 km2 study area on the northwestern coast of Svalbard. A GIS was developed which contained three sources of information: temperature, remotely sensed imagery and digital elevation models (DEM), and derived raster data layers. The first layer, temperatures, was acquired at regularly observed temporal intervals from 53 stations. The second layer comprised remotely sensed images (aerial photography and SPOT imagery) and DEM data at 2 m and 20 m resolution, respectively. From these, a windowing procedure was applied to derive several spatial subsets of different spatial resolutions (6, 14, 30, 60, 140, and 300 m). The third layer comprised slope, aspect, and a theoretical solar radiation value derived from the DEM, and a vegetation index derived from the remotely sensed imagery. Linear regressions were then systematically conducted on the datasets, with temperature as the dependent variable, and each of the other data layers as the independent variables. By using graphical analysis, we link the correlation coefficients obtained for each factor, from the smallest spatial resolution (6 m) to the largest resolution (300 m). The results indicated that each explanatory variable and scale brings a specific contribution to changes in temperature. For example, the effect of elevation remains constant for all spatial resolutions, reflecting a quasi ‘non-scalar’ pattern of this variable. For other variables however, the effect of spatial scale can have a strong effect. In the case of solar radiation, a maximum of explanation was obtained for spatial resolutions of 14 m and 60 m; for vegetation index the optimum contribution was related to the 300 m resolution. Thus, different environment characteristics may have significant effects on changes in temperature when differences in spatial scale are taken into account.

Drowning in negativism, self-hate, doubt, madness: Linguistic insights into Sylvia Plath’s experience of depression

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zsófia Demjén
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Medical Humanities ◽  
Sylvia Plath ◽  
Individual Experience ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The World ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Linguistic Methods ◽  
Linguistic Approach

This paper demonstrates how a range of linguistic methods can be harnessed in pursuit of a deeper understanding of the ‘lived experience’ of psychological disorders. It argues that such methods should be applied more in medical contexts, especially in medical humanities. Key extracts from The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath are examined, as a case study of the experience of depression. Combinations of qualitative and quantitative linguistic methods, and inter- and intra-textual comparisons are used to consider distinctive patterns in the use of metaphor, personal pronouns and (the semantics of) verbs, as well as other relevant aspects of language. Qualitative techniques provide in-depth insights, while quantitative corpus methods make the analyses more robust and ensure the breadth necessary to gain insights into the individual experience. Depression emerges as a highly complex and sometimes potentially contradictory experience for Plath, involving both a sense of apathy and inner turmoil. It involves a sense of a split self, trapped in a state that one cannot overcome, and intense self-focus, a turning in on oneself and a view of the world that is both more negative and more polarized than the norm. It is argued that a linguistic approach is useful beyond this specific case.

Assessment of drugs increasing the reproductive function of cows of oocyte donors

2020 ◽  
pp. 122-126
Author(s):  
A. Plakhova ◽  
K. Plemyashov
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Concentration ◽  
Ultrasound Examination ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
Experimental Animals ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Quantitative Characteristics ◽  
Oocyte Donors ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Characteristics ◽  
Donor Cows

In these studies, a comprehensive assessment of the effect of the drugs «Carofertin» and «Hemobalance» on the reproductive function of oocyte donor cows was carried out. At the same time, the effect of these drugs on the biochemical parameters of blood serum, as well as on the concentration of progesterone, carotene in the experimental groups and the activity of the ovaries in the experimental animals was assessed. An increase in the activity of alkaline phosphatase in the first and third experimental groups was found, which amounted to 128.80 and 104.6 IU / L. There was also a decrease in the concentration of cholesterol in the experimental groups compared with the control. The maximum concentration of carotene was noted in the experimental group No. 1, which were injected with «Carofertin» subcutaneously, and in the experimental group No. 3, which were injected with «Carofertin» and «Hemobalance». The maximum concentration of progesterone was also noted in groups No. 3 and No. 1 and amounted to 21.98±3.03 and 17.01±9.68 nmol / l, respectively. In the course of ultrasound examination of the ovaries in experimental animals, a relationship was noted between the concentration of progesterone and the intensity of the blood supply of the corpus luteum on the ovaries in experimental animals. Subsequently, in one animal from each experimental group, oocytes were aspirated (OPU) twice with an interval of two weeks and their qualitative and quantitative characteristics were assessed. The maximum number of oocytes suitable for use was noted in the experimental group No. 3, which was injected with both study drugs.

Formation of work models ormation of work models of nursing staff of different levels

2020 ◽  
pp. 39-47
Author(s):  
Irina Muntyan
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
Methodological Basis ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Quantitative Characteristics ◽  
Work Model ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Characteristics

The work model of a nurse includes 14 elements representing the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the work. The analysis of these elements allowed us to form and offer work models for senior and rankand-file nurses. These models ensure selection, evaluation and placement of nursing personnel on a uniform methodological basis.

Quantitative and Qualitative Characteristics of Urban Discharge to Small River Basins in the South West of Sweden

1983 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wm. Hogland ◽  
R. Berndtsson
Keyword(s):  
River Basins ◽  
Small River ◽  
The South ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
South West ◽  
Quantitative Characteristics ◽  
Qualitative Characteristics ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Characteristics

The paper deals with the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of urban discharge. Ratios for urban discharge and recipient flow during different time intervals are presented and discussed. The quality of the urban discharge is illustrated through pollutographs.

Fractional Dynamic Sliding Mode Control for uncertain chaotic systems Applied to a Chaotic Robot arm under dynamic load.

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Gholipour P ◽  
Sara Minagar ◽  
Javad Kazemitabar ◽  
Mobin Alizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Sliding Mode Control ◽  
Chaotic Systems ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Mode Control ◽  
Quantitative Characteristics ◽  
Dynamic Sliding Mode Control ◽  
Dynamic Sliding Mode ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Characteristics

Background: A novel type of control strategy is presented for control of chaotic systems particularly a chaotic robot in joint and workspace which is the result of applying fractional calculus to dynamic sliding mode control. Objectives: To guarantee the sliding mode condition, control law is introduced based on the Lyapunov stability theory. Methods: A control scheme is proposed for reducing the chattering problem in finite time tracking and robust in presence of system matched disturbances. Conclusion: Also, all of chaotic robot's qualitative and quantitative characteristics have been investigated. Numerical simulations indicate viability of our control method. Results: Qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the chaotic robot are all proven to be viable thru simulations.

Sthoulya w.s.r. to Obesity Management - A Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Navyashree KL ◽  
Dr. Manjunatha Adiga
Keyword(s):  
Daily Living ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
New World ◽  
Obesity Management ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Results Management ◽  
Individual Disease

Background: New world syndrome like obesity is one of the world’s oldest metabolic disorders is heading for the rocks with various reasons like urbanization and modernization. Though obesity and over weight is not affecting much to a person for daily living, the complication of which has become burning issue in the society. Aim and Objective: To assess the efficacy of Shamanoushadi along with Pathya Ahara Vihara. Methods: Guduchi Bhadraadi Kashaya, Hareetaki Churna and Pathya Ahara Vihara. Results: Management of Sthoulya with Pathya Ahara Vihara along with Shamanoushadi was effective in all qualitative and quantitative data. Discussion: The drug possessing Rooksha Guna, Kaphahara property counteracts Sthoulya. Conclusion: Our classics with variety of treatment to individual disease suggest the stages or condition that disease can cross over

Impact on solar radiation parameters in India during COVID-19 lockdown: a case study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
S. M. Revathy ◽  
A. G. Rangaraj ◽  
Y. Srinath ◽  
K. Boopathi ◽  
A. Shobana Devi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Radiation
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