scholarly journals Experimental Laboratory Testing on Behavior of Dowels in Concrete Pavements

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2343
Author(s):  
Andrea Zuzulova ◽  
Jiri Grosek ◽  
Michal Janku
Keyword(s):  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Concrete Pavements ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Alternative Materials ◽  
Concrete Damage ◽  
Experimental Laboratory ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Potential Use

This paper describes the testing of effectiveness and behavior of dowels placed in transversal joints of concrete pavements, while focusing on dimensions and quality of commonly used materials. The analysis uses experimental tests in laboratory conditions which were performed independently in the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic. The comparison of quality as well as potential use of alternative materials of dowels is made with the use of developed tests focusing on main requirements, such as longitudinal displacement in cement concrete, resistance of coating to damage, and reduced potential to concrete damage. Furthermore, the paper describes and compares loading results of the relative concrete deformations around dowels by strain gauges that were analyzed. Results of deformations on beams with an inserted dowel and the findings that were observed during the measurement are presented.

scholarly journals The Impact of Selected Factors on the Quality of Business Environment Assessment in the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kotaskova ◽  
Zoltan Rozsa
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Technological Factors ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The paper’s aim is to examine the dependence of the quality of the business environment on defined technological factors (availability of human capital and research and development infrastructure) and to define and quantify significant technological factors that create the quality of the business environment in the SMEs segment. Part of its goal was the comparison of the defined factors between the Czech Republic (CR) and the Slovak Republic (SR). In connection with the stated research goal, a questionnaire survey was conducted among businesses operating in the SME segment. Through this research, 312 companies were surveyed in the Czech Republic and 329 companies in the Slovak Republic. To achieve the primary goal of the article, methods such as correlation analysis and multiple linear regression modelling (t-tests, F-ratio, adjusted coefficient of determination, and so on) were applied. The results of the research have brought interesting findings. Research and development infrastructure, as well as the availability of human capital are important factors that have a positive impact on the business environment in both countries.

scholarly journals THE QUALITY OF MACRO-ENVIRONMENT AND BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND UNIVERSITY STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP - COMPARISON OF THE CZECH AND THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ján Dvorský ◽  
Martin Čepel ◽  
Gabriela Sopková ◽  
Anna Kotásková
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
University Students ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Macroeconomic Factors ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Student Entrepreneurship ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Macroeconomic Environment

The aim of this paper was to examine university students’ propensity for entrepreneurship in the context of the evaluation of the quality of macro-environment and business environment. A part of this aim was a comparison of defined factors in the Czech and the Slovak Republic. In relation with the research aim, a survey-based research was conducted with university students in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. 409 students in the Czech Republic and 568 students in Slovakia were approached during this research. To verify the defined scientific hypotheses, the regression analysis was used. The research results brought interesting findings, namely that the present macroeconomic environment does not prevent students from starting their own business, and that the present level of basic macroeconomic factors (GDP, employment, inflation) determine the students’ propensity for entrepreneurship in both countries. In Slovak Republic, the administrative workload is seen by the students as a factor discouraging them from entrepreneurship after graduating from college. The students feel that the conditions for doing business have improved in the last five years. Students in the Czech Republic think that the conditions for doing business have improved over the past five years, and consider the business environment to be reasonably risky and of good quality.   

scholarly journals The Influence of Competitiveness on Start-up in SMES Segment

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-117
Author(s):  
Ján Dvorský ◽  
Martin Čepel ◽  
Mihaela Simionescu ◽  
Pavol Ďurana
Keyword(s):  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Competitive Environment ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Business Goals ◽  
Scientific Hypothesis ◽  
Start Up ◽  
The Relationship

The paper aims to identify important factors for competitiveness (CF – Competitive environment, FF – Narrower business environment), which impact start-up in a segment of SMEs. In regards to the defined aim, survey-based research was conducted with enterprises operating in the SME segment. Three 312 enterprises in the Czech Republic and 329 enterprises in the Slovak Republic were approached during this research. The multiple linear regression was used: (a) to quantify the relationship between the variables, (b) to identify the most critical indicator of QBE, and also to verify the scientific hypothesis. The competitive environment has a significant impact on the quality of the business environment in the SME segment. The authors found that the selected factors (CF and FF) were statistically significant. The competitive environment (CF) has a greater impact on the quality of the business environment than the narrower business environment (FF). Human capital represented by employees and the adequacy of supplier prices are indicators that have a significant impact on the quality of the business environment in the SME segment. The most critical CF indicator is that the suppliers of SMEs demand reasonable prices for their products and services. On the contrary, the least significant indicator is the intensity of competition in the sector. The most important indicator of a narrower business environment is the contribution of employees in achieving business goals. On the opposite, the least important indicator of a narrower business environment is the support of suppliers to meet the business goals of SMEs.

scholarly journals The Quality of Macro-Environment and Business Environment and University Student Entrepreneurship - Comparison of the Czech and the Slovak Republic

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ján Dvorský ◽  
Martin Čepel ◽  
Gabriela Sopková ◽  
Anna Kotásková
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
University Students ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Macroeconomic Factors ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Student Entrepreneurship ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Macroeconomic Environment

Abstract The aim of this paper was to examine university students’ propensity for entrepreneurship in the context of the evaluation of the quality of macro-environment and business environment. A part of this aim was a comparison of defined factors in the Czech and the Slovak Republic. In relation with the research aim, a survey-based research was conducted with university students in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. 409 students in the Czech Republic and 568 students in Slovakia were approached during this research. To verify the defined scientific hypotheses, the regression analysis was used. The research results brought interesting findings, namely that the present macroeconomic environment does not prevent students from starting their own business, and that the present level of basic macroeconomic factors (GDP, employment, inflation) determine the students’ propensity for entrepreneurship in both countries. In Slovak Republic, the administrative workload is seen by the students as a factor discouraging them from entrepreneurship after graduating from college. The students feel that the conditions for doing business have improved in the last five years. Students in the Czech Republic think that the conditions for doing business have improved over the past five years, and consider the business environment to be reasonably risky and of good quality.

Usability of Fly Ashes from Czech Republic for Sintered Artificial Aggregate

2014 ◽  
Vol 887-888 ◽  
pp. 805-808 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vit Cerný ◽  
Šárka Keprdová
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Drying Process ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Firing Strength ◽  
Weight Structure ◽  
And Behavior

Artificial sintered aggregate produced by self-firing is one of the few building materials, which can be produced with only fly ash. If the character of the fly ash is optimal, no other additions are needed. However, not every fly ash has optimal composition. Quality of fly ash then influences composition of the mix, technological parameters and quality of produced aggregate. Parameters influence the process of self-firing, strength of granules during the phases of drying process, ignition and burning under given underpressure on an agglomerating bed. This often influences correct setting of proportion of combustion material and reduces quality of aggregate. The paper evaluates fly ash produced in the Czech Republic by both high temperature and fluidized bed combustions. Their granulometry, specific surface, bulk weight, structure, chemical composition and behavior at higher temperatures up to the melting point are evaluated.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF SELECTED FACTORS ON THE QUALITY OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kotaskova ◽  
Zoltan Rozsa
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Technological Factors ◽  
The Impact

The paper’s aim is to examine the dependence of the quality of the business environment on defined technological factors (availability of human capital and research and development infrastructure) and to define and quantify significant technological factors that create the quality of the business environment in the SMEs segment. Part of its goal was the comparison of the defined factors between the Czech Republic (CR) and the Slovak Republic (SR). In connection with the stated research goal, a questionnaire survey was conducted among businesses operating in the SME segment. Through this research, 312 companies were surveyed in the Czech Republic and 329 companies in the Slovak Republic. To achieve the primary goal of the article, methods such as correlation analysis and multiple linear regression modelling (t-tests, F-ratio, adjusted coefficient of determination, and so on) were applied. The results of the research have brought interesting findings. Research and development infrastructure, as well as the availability of human capital are important factors that have a positive impact on the business environment in both countries.

scholarly journals PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY: CASE OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-110
Author(s):  
Ladislav Vagner
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Complex Issue ◽  
Research Section ◽  
Active Waste ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Conclusion Section ◽  
Vital Factor

The paper aimed to identify the awareness and behavior of the population of Slovakia concerning the circular economy. Awareness of the circular economy is a vital factor in effective public participation. The quality of the environment also depends on the level of environmental awareness in society. The circular economy is a very complex issue which requires involvement of all actors in society. The circular economy is currently an actively discussed topic, and therefore we focused on examining the level of awareness of this issue. In general, it is perceived mainly as an economic model that takes the environment into account and prioritizes active waste management. The conducted survey focused on the level of awareness in Slovak respondents. The questionnaire was designed to include all principles of circular economy. We focused on determining the rate of recycling, reusing, reducing, and also the new concept of refusing. Consequently, several hypotheses were analyzed to identify the degree of involvement of the population. At the same time, the survey was intended to introduce the respondents to the idea that they too can participate more actively in the principles of circular economy. In the introduction, we defined the theoretical basis and principles of the circular economy. Subsequently, in the Methodology section, we identified the techniques used to process the questionnaire survey. The Research section describes the outputs and analyzes the established hypotheses. In the discussion, we summarized the results from the Research section and mentioned some of the authors who had handled the same issue in the past. The Conclusion section summarizes the research paper.

INTERNATIONAL GRANT COOPERATION AS A TOOL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF UNIVERSITY TEACHERS

2018 ◽  
pp. 4-8
Author(s):  
Milan Chmura
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
European Countries ◽  
International Project ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Education And Development

The education and development of university teachers have its justifcation and its importance is signifcant not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad. This study provides an analysis of further professional education of university teachers in the Czech Republic and in selected European countries. Subsequently, it presents an international project with participants from the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Slovakia and Poland, which, ultimately, plays a role in the improvement of the quality of higher education.

Korelasi kreativitas dan motivasi kerja guru terhadap peningkatan mutu pembelajaran

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Muh Nashiruddin ◽  
Anharurrohman El Muhammadi
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Learning Improvement ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Teacher Creativity ◽  
Teacher Work ◽  
And Behavior

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui korelasi antara: 1) kreativitas guru PAI terhadap peningkatan mutu pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama dan Budi Pekerti , 2) motivasi kerja guru PAI terhadap peningkatan mutu pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama dan Budi Pekerti , dan 3) kreativitas dan motivasi kerja guru terhadap peningkatan mutu pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama dan Budi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskripsi korelasional dengan melibatkan 33 orang sampel yang dipilih secara dengan metode sensus. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan angket/kuesioner. Teknikanalisis data diawali dengan uji prasyarat yaitu uji normalitas dan linieritas. Uji hipotesis menggunakanuji regresi sederhana danuji regresi ganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ; 1) Kreativitas guru berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan mutu pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti. 2) motivasi kerja guru berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan mutu pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti. 3) kreativitas guru dan motivasi kerja guru secara bersama-sama atau simultan berpengaruh terhadap mutu pembelajaran. Hasil analisis juga menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata nilai dari ketiga variabel tersebut hanya dapat dimasukkan dalam kategori sedang, sehingga untuk meningkatkan kinerja guru dalam mengajar perlu diperhatikan faktor-faktor lain seperti: gaji, jaminan kerja, jaminan hari tua, penghargaan atas prestasi kerja, dan sebagainya. Kata kunci: kreativitas, motivasi, mutupembelajaran Abstract [The Relationship Between Teachers’ Creativity and Motivation Toward Learning Improvement]. This research aim at determine the correlation between the creativity of teachers on the improvement of learning quality of religious education and behavior, the work motivation of teachers on the improvement of learning quality of religious education and behavior, and the creativity and the work motivation of eachers on the improvement of learning quality of religious education and behavior. This research employed a method of correlation description with 33 Islamic education teacher were selected as sample by means of census sampling. Technique of collecting data employed questionnaire. Technique of data analysis began with prerequisite of normality and linearity. Hypothesis used test of simple regression and double regression.The study revealed that teacher creativity affects on the improvement of learning quality of religious education and behavior, as well as teacher work motivation affects on the improvement of learning quality of religious education and behavior. Futhermore, analysis show that teacher creativity as well as teacher work motivation affects simultaneously on the learning quality of Islamic Education. In conclusion, the average value of those three variables may be only included into medium category. Thus, to increase teacher performance, it needs other factors, such as; salary, job guarantee, pension, appreciation of work achievement, etc. Keywords: Creativity, Motivation, Learning Quality

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