Bessarion on Economics and Geopolitics

This paper deals with those aspects of Byzantine intellectual heritage, which belong to the Bessarion’s thought and writing. Bessarion, Cardinal of the Roman-Catholic Church, proposed specific, systematic and analytical measures for a re-organization and recovery of the Despotate of Mistra, while, as it is known, he lived there from the end of 1431 until the end of 1436. Then Вessarion, in his capacity as cardinal, showed his continual and undiminished interest to the advancement of Greek nation, as proven by three famous memoranda of scholar. These are appeals to Constantine Palaiologos, Despot of Mistra, as well as to the doge of Venice. Dated July 13, 1453 the letter to the doge informed him on the Fall of Constantinople and the sufferings of Greek nation! Especially noteworthy is the third (and only surviving) letter of Вessarion, addressed to his friend, Despot Constantine Palaiologos in the spring of 1444. Here Вessarion proposes a specific, specialized program for the economic restructure, social reorganization and military strengthening of the Despotate. The intellectual associates education with economy. Sharing the economic philosophy of ancient Greeks on self-sufficiency and utilization of local means, Вessarion became a forerunner of mercantilism, while also acknowledging the productive contribution of education. The proposal of Вessarion for the transfer of the Despotate’s capital closer to the Isthmus was of great geopolitical importance since, when the guarding of the Hexamilion Wall would be reconstructed and constant and properly updated. These proposals, having been so important for the evolution of Byzantine economic thought, took an appropriate place in its development.

System-dynamic model of power redistribution among several subjects

A simple model simulating the redistribution of decision-making functions between the state, business, bureaucracy and regional elites is presented. The methodological basis of the work is system-dynamic modeling. The model is implemented in the specialized program Powersim Studio 10. A diagram of stocks and flows is considered, all elements of which were compared with certain political science concepts. The mathematical apparatus of the model is described. Some results of computer experiments are presented: these results indicate the operability and interpretability of the model.

Development of a Program for Calculating the Air Regime of a Building

The article describes the main differences between a specialized program for calculating the air regime of a building and universal software systems. Algorithms for creating a mathematical model, calculation algorithms and applications are given. A brief description of the principles of the program, the requirements for computer technology and software are given.

Improved Procedure for Earth Fault Loop Impedance Measurement in TN Low-Voltage Network

The difficulties and uncertainties related to earth fault loop impedance measurement are addressed in this paper. Based on the presentation of the measurement procedure implemented in the test equipment (diagrams and measured quantities, respectively, interpretation of results), the shortcomings and errors that accompany it are highlighted. The position in the power system, the influence of power transformers, and the use of effective quantities instead of phasors are important sources of errors, but, as will be seen, the switching of loads at the consumer sides and/or the occurrence of fault regimes during measurements can lead to the most serious impairment of the accuracy in the impedance assessment. The clarification of these aspects is achieved, both starting from the equivalent diagrams of the measurement circuits and the analytical interpretation of the phenomena associated with the measurements, as well as based on the modeling and simulation of TN low-voltage electrical distribution networks, in a specialized program, Eaton xSpider, which allows the complete and complex analysis of a large number of scenarios. Thus, essential conclusions were drawn regarding the level of errors and their causes, obviously, with the research coming with solutions to be implemented at the level of the measurement protocols of the devices used.

Lifecycle and ecomonical study of selected thermal solar installations

Creating a scheme of solar thermal installations is a mighty move forward to develop a suitable energy standards of residential buildings. In recent years were done many studies, which did a several energy simulations for residence buildings. If design of thermal installation is false, it can lead to rise in the expensive overall energy costs and unsatisfactory thermal comfort in the building. Nowdays, in Slovakia using solar thermal installations are increasing more than in recent years. This research investigates twelve modern solar water heating systems, formed on the roof of the family house. We tried to make analysis, where designed solar energy systems were appropriate and fulfill energy requirements of DHW and heating. The study deals with the best financial alternative of the prepared installations of the house. According to overall prices of installation, energy production of additional source for heating and total system efficiency and lifespan, we found out the best possible choice. Expected amount of the various energy contribution is simulated in specialized program. If we talk about midterm energy values, we can see the best possible choice for the alternatives. In this case we made analysis of these schemes for typical family house in Kosice. We set the limits of the building and analyzed which scheme is the best for need of the yearly average water consumption and heating.

EFEITOS DA UTILIZAÇÃO DE UM APLICATIVO DE CELULAR EM PARTICIPANTES DE UM PROGRAMA ESPECIALIZADO EM CESSAÇÃO TABAGISTICA: ESTUDO CLÍNICO RANDOMIZADO

The goal of the study was to analyze the effects of using a cell cessation application and the satisfaction of participants in a specialized program. Randomized clinical study in which participates in study 25, a specialized smoking cessation program for a period of 12 weeks. No significant differences were detected in the cessation rate (p = 0.1317) and returned (p = 1,000). The intensity of the abstinence syndrome and absolute variation (delta) identified a reduced reduction only for the GApp (p = 0.0165), when comparing the delta between unidentified groups with statistically significant differences (p = 0.1066). In the general satisfaction questionnaire, the participants reported the ease in the aspects analyzed. There were no significant differences for GApp and GC (p> 0.05). Conclude if the cell phone application did not influence smoking cessation, withdrawal syndrome and smokers' satisfaction when used in participants in a specialized program.

Structural Changes in Tourism Market That Highlight the Product Specialization of Travel Intermediaries

Changes in society and the economy have a strong impact on specialization in tourism.The impact of structural changes in tourism, on the level of specialization of business of travel intermediaries, was analyzed in this paper. The impact of social changes intensifies the need for potential transformation of the role and the postion of travel intermediaries. In order to quantify this impact, the results of a survey conducted on a sample of tourists who stayed in the destination of Dubrovnik were used.This primary research was related to the sample of (400) respondents . In this paper structural changes in the tourism market are shown in results of the direction of specialization of programs of products according to market requests, area of vertical integrations, and an area of characteristics of package tours. Thus, contribution is made in an important area of the necessities for specialization of services in tourism. The results showed that the attitudes of tourists about the importance of the health and recreation program statistically significantly affect the specialization of the program of travel agencies. Considering vertical integrations findings show that : a) modality of booking services via travel agencies statistically significantly increases the likelihood of choosing of the specialized program of the travel agency ; b) also, the booking via Internet statistically significantly increases the likelihood of choosing the specialized program of the package tours. The results of this paper point to the need for constant adaptation to the requirements of tourists, where the reason for the adjustment could be found in a way of doing business based on internal and external changes in the environment.These changes include changes in tourist's style of living, specific attitudes towards reasons for travel, leisure and the way of communication using innovative tools when booking their services. Thus, the role of travel intermediaries is reviewed and examined by varibles that define their future market position.

Incidencia de los Recursos humanos a través de las TIC en la competitividad las mypes textiles del emporio de Gamarra, del distrito de La Victoria, Lima

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la incidencia de los recursos humanos a través de las TIC en la competitividad de la MYPES textiles del emporio de Gamarra, del distrito de La Victoria, se aplicó un cuestionario a una muestra de 393 empresas, se empleó una metodología cuantitativa, de alcance descriptivo, Los 393 empresarios, en cuanto a la escolaridad se encontró que el 3.7% no tenía la primaria terminada, el 5.3% estudió completa la primaria, el 35.1% estudió la secundaria, el 45.1% tienen grado de bachiller, 10.3% terminó la licenciatura y sólo el 0.5% restante tiene estudios de posgrado. Tiempo de los empresarios que dedican a la empresa, el promedio es de 62.7 horas a la semana. El 42,1 % de los directores de empresas usan programa especializado para gestionar y el 29,3 % algún programa para la producción, quienes usa algún programa especializado para administrar o para producir asciende a 45.5%. La herramienta tecnológica más usada para asuntos laborales es el Whatsapp con el 64.5%. Resalta que el 14.8% de la gente no utiliza redes sociales ni de manera personal ni para asuntos laborales, pudiendo ser un área de oportunidad para el municipio abordado. Se buscó estructurar una ruta que sirva de guía para potenciar a los recursos humanos con el uso de las TIC para enfrentar la competitividad. Frente a las exigencias de los consumidores, las empresas deben adquirir recursos, realizar operaciones internas y de comercialización empleando TIC, indispensables debido a la separación física y al tiempo del punto de fabricación o comercialización con respecto al punto destino de consumo. Por lo que, las TIC, se han convertido en un medio de desarrollo empresarial y fuente de ventaja competitiva en las Mypes Abstract The objective of this study was to analyze the impact of human resources through ICT on the competitiveness of the textile MYPES of the Gamarra emporium, in the district of La Victoria, a questionnaire was applied to a sample of 393 companies, a methodology was used uantitativa, of descriptive scope, The 393 entrepreneurs, in terms of schooling, found that 3.7% did not have the finished primary, 5.3% studied the primary complete, 35.1% studied the secondary school, 45.1% have a bachelor's degree, 10.3% finished and only the remaining 0.5% have graduate studies. Business time, the average is 62.7 hours a week.42.1% of company managers use specialized program to manage and 29.3% some production program, who use some specialized program to manage or to produce amounts to 45.5%. The most used technological tool for labor matters is Whatsapp with 64.5%. It emphasizes that 14.8% of people do not use social networks either personally or for labor matters, and it can be an area of opportunity for the municipality addressed. It is concluded that the impact of human resources through ICTs on the competitiveness of textile micro and small businesses, is therefore important, therefore the degree of knowledge of the use of ICT tools, helps to improve competitiveness.