Vliv znázornění výškopisu v různých typech reliéfu na grafickou náplň map

The issue of graphic map load is currently very often overlooked. Conversely, having an objective knowledge of the level of a map load helps cartographers to assume the map’s readability and suitability for a target group of users. The aim of this study is, therefore, to use the Graphic Map Load Measuring Tool (GMLMT) and Subband Entropy script as objective metrics to evaluate the influence of terrain type (plains, hills, highlands, mountains, high mountains) and elevation representation method (contour lines, shading, colour hypsometry and their combinations) to graphic map load. The resulting map load values are visualized using multiple bar graphs and tables. Measurements performed using individual metrics confirmed the assumption that the map load of various terrain types differs the most when using contour lines. Hypsography using contour lines also reached the highest graphic map load among other methods. Hillshading and colour hypsography each also react specifically to increasing elevation differences. While graphic map load is increasing with increasing elevation differences, in the case of hillshading, map load seems to be more dependent on small terrain shapes and fragmentation of hillsides’ aspect.

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Influences of Fitness-Type Activities in a Sample of Middle-Age People

GYMNASIUM ◽

10.29081/gsjesh.2019.20.2.07 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol XX (2) ◽

pp. 85

Author(s):

Tatiana Dobrescu

Keyword(s):

Mathematical Method ◽

Life Expectancy ◽

Research Methods ◽

Motor Skills ◽

Graphical Representation ◽

Middle Age ◽

Target Group ◽

Functional Markers ◽

Research Hypothesis ◽

Representation Method

The purpose of this research was to identify the role played by aerobic gymnastics means in stimulating the psycho-motor skills markers in middle age people. The research hypothesis was elaborated, stating that presumably, the application of fitness-type aerobic gymnastics programs, rationalized and selected for middle age people, can stimulate their psycho-motor and functional markers, influencing their life expectancy. In order to verify the hypothesis, an experiment was conducted at the Know Limits Studio fitness club in Bacau, on a target group of 8 female middle age subjects (60-65 years old) who practiced aerobics at this gym. The research methods used for this paper were: the study of the bibliographical material, the observation, the experiment, the tests, the statistical-mathematical method and the graphical representation method. Practicing aerobic gymnastics based on a certain rigorously elaborated schedule, which included "cardio", and aerobic steps, lead to the development of motor skills to superior levels.

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Do I Shoot Faster Because I Am Thinking about an Outgroup or a Threatening Outgroup?

Social Psychology ◽

10.1027/1864-9335/a000255 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 47 (1) ◽

pp. 29-37 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Jessica Mange ◽

Keren Sharvit ◽

Nicolas Margas ◽

Cécile Sénémeaud

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Target Group ◽

Main Study ◽

Priming Effects ◽

Males And Females

Abstract. This research examines if aggressive responses through a shooter bias are systematically generated by priming outgroups or if a threat stereotypically associated with the primed outgroup is required. First, a pilot study identified outgroups stereotypically associated and not associated with threat. Afterwards, the main study included a manipulation of target group accessibility – ingroup versus nonthreatening outgroup versus threatening outgroup. Following exposure to primes of the group categories, the participants in all conditions played a shooter game in which the targets were males and females with ambiguous ethnicity and religion. Results demonstrated that while only priming of an outgroup stereotypically associated with threat elicits aggressive responses, priming of both nonthreatening and threatening outgroups leads to an increase in the ability to distinguish between stimuli compared to ingroup priming. These effects are discussed in terms of priming effects, dimensions of threat, and possible interpretations of this ability increase.

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The Predictive Validity of Assessment Centers in German-Speaking Regions

Journal of Personnel Psychology ◽

10.1027/1866-5888/a000031 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 61-69 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Nicolas Becker ◽

Stefan Höft ◽

Marcus Holzenkamp ◽

Frank M. Spinath

Keyword(s):

Predictive Validity ◽

Target Group ◽

Assessment Centers ◽

Credibility Interval ◽

German Speaking ◽

English Speaking ◽

Intelligence Measures ◽

Meta Analyses

As previous meta-analyses have focused almost solely on English-speaking regions, this study presents the first systematic meta-analytical examination of the predictive validity of assessment centers (ACs) conducted in German-speaking regions. It summarizes 24 validity coefficients taken from 19 studies (N = 3,556), yielding a mean corrected validity of ρ = .396 (80% credibility interval .235 ≤ ρ ≤ .558). ACs with different purposes and different kinds of criterion measures were analyzed separately. Furthermore, target group (internal vs. external candidates), average age of the assessees, inclusion of intelligence measures, number of instruments used, AC duration, as well as time elapsed between AC and criterion assessment were found to moderate the validity.

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