SOCIO-ECONOMIC BARRIERS AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF ELECTROMOBILITY AS KEY TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION OF TRANSPORTATION

Electromobility is currently the most dynamic and developing technological innovation in the field of the passenger and freight transportation. Key aspects of its dynamic development include especially the operational costs of electric vehicles and the ecologization of transportation by using electric-drive vehicles. For the above-mentioned key aspects, the more massive increase in the use of electromobility is recorded especially in the field of “city logistics”. Our research activities are dedicated to identifying barriers and opportunities of sale promotion and using of electric vehicles by conventional transport users. Consumers consider many factors when buying a car, but in terms of the automotive market, purchasing power of the population and marketing support of electromobility in the Slovak Republic, the aspect of ecology of transportation and long-term cost efficiency are not the primary criteria for their decision-making process. We conducted primary quantitative pre-research by inquiry method via standardized online questionnaire that addressed some topics: (1) consumer interest in environmental protection; (2) consumer awareness and knowledge about electromobility; and (3) consumer buying behaviour in the context of electromobility development. Based on the results of consumer pre-research and analysis of legislative, economic and social conditions, the aim of this paper is to identify barriers and possibilities for development of electromobility and to suggest recommendations for the automotive industry (manufacturers and retailers of electric vehicles, associations of electromobility, companies providing electric vehicle services (charging stations), government institutions and the non-profit sector

Possibilities of Physiotherapy After Trauma in the Ankle Area

Obecná část bakalářské práce obsahuje teoretické poznatky o skeletu a muskulatuře bérce a nohy. V části traumatologie je popsána její obecná část a následně rozčleněny jednotlivé zlomeniny a poranění v oblasti hlezna. Dále jsou uvedeny informace o terapii zlomenin a jejich operativní řešení v případě dislokovaných fraktur. Samostatnou kapitolou je metodika, jejímž úkolem je popsat veškeré diagnostické a terapeutické postupy, které byly použity v praktické části. Speciální část se skládá ze čtyř kazuistik jednotlivých pacientů. Obsahuje kompletní vstupní kineziologické rozbory a jednotlivé terapeutické jednotky, které jsem s pacienty absolvovala. Kapitola Výsledky popisuje výstupní kineziologické rozbory a průběh terapie a zhodnocují efektivitu samotné terapie.The general part of this thesis contains the theoretical findings about the skeleton and musculature of the lower leg and foot. The part focused on the traumatology describes the non-specific part and subsequently the various kinds of fractures and other injuries in the area of an ankle. Furthermore, information on the therapy of fractures and their surgical solution in the case of dislocated fractures is included. Methodology is a separate chapter, the purpose of which is to describe all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures used in the practical part of the thesis. The special part consists of four case studies of separate patients. It contains the complete entry kinesiologic examination and the description of all ten therapy units that patients took part in. The chapter Results describes the final kinesiologic examination and the course of therapy and assesses the effectiveness of the therapy itself

The Past and Present Story of Art Therapy in Slovakia: A story that is beginning to be told…

This article brings the author ́s personal experience of training in art psychotherapy at a British university and returning to her home country Slovakia. The article presents the historical context of Slovakia on political, social and psychological levels and the impact of these factors on the development of art therapy. Art therapy training in Slovakia is scoped from early beginnings to the present day, mentioning organisations and individual people ́s contributions to contemporary art therapy. The author scrutinizes the place of art therapy in the Slovakian mental health system and is questioning of the current understanding of art therapy within Slovakia. The article is concluded by a discussion about the future of the art therapy profession in Slovakia and the task of finding possibilities through the author ́s personal engagement.Keywords: Art therapy, Training, Slovakia, Political change, Professional recognition.

Nelineární parametrické modely pro finanční časové řady

Práca je venovaná štúdiu nelineárnych parametrických modelov pre časové rady. Obsahuje stručný súhrn základných pojmov týkajúcich sa tejto problematiky. Ďalšia časť je venovaná prehľadu rôznych lineárnych aj nelineárnych modelov s popisom ich základných vlastností. Detailne sú predstavené 2 modely - prahový autoregresný model a bilineárny model, pri ktorých sú uvedené ich základné vlastnosti, testy linearity a odhadové procedúry. Na poznatky z teoretickej časti nadväzuje praktická časť. V nej sú pre zvolené modely analyzované jednotlivé testy a odhadové nástroje na simulovaných aj reálnych dátach.The thesis is dedicated to study of nonlinear parametric models for financial time series. It contains the summary of basic terms of this issues in brief. The next part is dedicated to the survey of different linear and nonlinear models with description of their basic features. Threshold autoregressive model and bilinear model are presented in details. For these two models, basic features, tests for linearity and estimations are introduced. The practical part is based on the theory described in previous chapters. Particular tests for linearity for both models and estimated instruments are analysed on simulated and real data.Department of Probability and Mathematical StatisticsKatedra pravděpodobnosti a matematické statistikyFaculty of Mathematics and PhysicsMatematicko-fyzikální fakult

CONSUMER KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FOOD LABELLING IN SLOVAKIA

The presented paper deals with the food labelling from the consumers’ point of view. Food labels play important role in the distribution chain. They help consumers to get information necessary for their deliberate food choice. On the other hand, food producers can promote and communicate basic information and specific characteristics of pre-packed food through the food labels. We conducted primary quantitative research by inquiry method via standardized online questionnaire that addressed three topics: (1) consumer interest, (2) consumer awareness and (3) consumer information and knowledge. In this paper we focus on evaluation of partial research results with the aim to find out an information and knowledge level of consumers about food labelling in Slovakia. The research results (published in Krnáčová, 2016) show us that 87% of consumers in Slovakia are interested in food labelling. Furthermore, over 95% of consumers read information stated on the food labels. In general, they do not know mandatory particulars that food producers have to label on food package in accordance with legislative requirements. The partial results in the presented paper show what information sources consumers use to learn about food quality and food safety. The results, among other facts, also reveal a lack of food labelling information in the market and misleading/deceptive labelling from consumers´ point of view. The paper is prepared within the scientific project VEGA No. 1/0134/14 entitled “Promoting innovation in distribution processes through implementing modern technologies and optimization of logistics activities with a focus on reducing the burden on the environment and improving the life quality”

Selected Information on European Union Research and Development Programmes and Projects focused on Reducing Emissions from Air Transport

The paper in the introductory part informs on the structure of jet engines emissions and introduce some facts regarding the timing progressive development in the area of aviation emissions reducing. The second part of the paper is focusing on introducing selected information concerning strategies and goals of the international aviation organizations (especially ACARE and IATA) as well as the European Commission in reducing emissions from air transport issue, including principle information on EU Emissions Trading System and its relationship toward aviation emissions inclusion and ambitious goals specified in document Flightpath 2050 regarding environmental impact of aviation. Authors shortly present the EU Framework programmes for research and technological development, including the newest Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, whereby are focusing on the selected aviation research projects under the 7th FP as are REACT4C, DREAM and ALFA-BIRD projects. The part of paper is dealing with Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative and introduction of six Integrated Technology Demonstrators – projects objectives and developed technologies to significantly increase the environmental performances of aircraft and air transport. In this regard authors pay also considerable attention to description of Clean Sky 2 programme mainly from its scope and key elements point of views. The last part of the paper is focused on the selected issue concerning the SESAR programme underlining the key environmental achievement