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Comparative air flow analysis between Johor and Szombathely: evaluating woodcarving ventialltion panels
No full textThis study explores the potential of using woodcarving ventilation panels to enhance natural ventilation (NV) in buildings, particularly in extreme climate conditions in two different locations: Johor, Malaysia, and Szombathely, Hungary. The main aim is to assess how these panels contribute to airflow dynamics and temperature regulation within buildings. The research employs Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to model airflow and temperature distribution in identical building models subjected to high wind speeds and temperatures, simulating worst-case scenarios. The findings reveal that while Johor experiences moderate wind speeds resulting in steady but less dynamic airflow, Szombathely benefits from stronger winds, producing more effective ventilation and cooling. These results suggest that woodcarving panels can improve airflow and thermal comfort but are more effective in areas with higher wind speeds. The study concludes that while NV is beneficial, integrating HVAC systems is essential for maintaining optimal comfort in extreme conditions
Pandemic Childhoods Cultural Narratives of Developmental Change among Preschool Children in Central Europe
No full textIn Central Europe, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered cultural perceptions of early childhood. The disruptions experienced by preschool children—situated at the intersection of care, play, and learning—extended beyond educational impacts to affect the moral and emotional frameworks of the developmental process. This study examined how families and educators interpreted these changes by integrating quantitative and qualitative evidence. It identifies three developmental-cultural domains based on a nationally representative parental survey [N = 1,769] conducted by the XY Institute for Pediatrics and 18 international studies analysed using constructivist grounded theory coding. These domains include learning, associated with self-regulation and autonomy; sociability, linked to empathy and emotional control; and embodiment, related to movement, vitality and health. Consistent patterns emerged in the factor and cluster analyses, while Pareto filtering highlighted the most pertinent "red flags": reduced attention, emotional instability, and digital dependence. Culturally interpreted, these results suggest that COVID-19 has prompted a renegotiation of social expectations regarding what constitutes "normal" development. We applied grounded theory to statistical modelling to facilitate more interpretive perspectives on cultural change
Competitiveness in the Wood Industry: A Quality Function Deployment Based Model for Aligning Customer Expectations with Strategic Capabilities
No full textThis study introduces a Quality Function Deployment-based competitiveness model for the Hungarian wood industry, integrating internal performance dimensions with external customer expectations. The model is built on international research comparisons and customer survey data collected from wood industry firms, clients, and stakeholders. Some competitiveness factors were identified and weighted using expert judgment and global benchmarks. Findings highlight that quality, value creation, and reliability are the most impactful factors, while export capacity and supply chain stability are weaker areas. The proposed framework provides a practical tool for strategic planning and contributes to industry-specific competitiveness research
Rodek Nóra, Bogdány Eszter, Máhr Tivadar, Rentz Tamás (2024): Bevezetés a társadalmi innovációba (Akadémiai Kiadó, Budapest, 184 p.)
No full textHuman-forest relationship in the Budapest agglomeration: an urban-rural divide among forest visitors
No full textThis paper conducted 1000n survey comprising 27 questions at five urban and semi-natural sample sites to analyse the human-forest relationship in Budapest and its suburban areas. The study examines the relationship between the respondent residence types – the urban-rural divide – forest use, human-nature connectedness (HNC), environment-related well-being, and activities categorized under pro-environmental behaviour (PEB). The present study employed statistical analysis with the R statistical program. The results revealed significant differences between respondents living in Budapest, suburban areas, and rural areas. Budapest residents and suburban dwellers spend less time visiting forests but hold more positive views of Hungary’s environmental status. People living in Budapest also had a significantly lower nature dependency score determined by living conditions (-) and education (+). Moreover, pro-environmental habits were slightly higher among city dwellers but lower among suburban newcomers. Education levels also proved to be a more significant variable in determining whether respondents supported green policies. A further finding indicates surveys conducted in natural settings may also influence and fortify respondents’ forest valuation, HNC, and PEB
Actively forming microbial mats provide insight into the development of microdigitate stromatolites
No full textStromatolites can be traced back to ∼3.5 billion years. They were widespread in the shorelines of ancient oceans and seas. However, they are uncommon nowadays, and basic information is lacking about how these unique carbonate structures developed. Here we study the unusually thick (3–5 cm) biofilms of the 79.2 °C outflow from Köröm thermal well (Hungary) and demonstrate that its microbial mat – carbonate architecture is similar to fossilized microdigitate stromatolites. Our observations reveal vertically oriented fibrous mineral fabrics, typical of stromatolites, in the red biofilm and clotted mesostructures, typical of thrombolites, in the green biofilm. These layers contain carbonate peloids and show network structures, formed by filamentous microbes. The 16S rRNA gene-based amplicon sequencing implies that numerous undescribed taxa may contribute to the carbonate mineralisation. The biofilms abundantly contain the phyla Bacteroidota, Pseudomonadota and Cyanobacteria. Geitlerinema PCC-8501 and Raineya are characteristic for the green biofilm, whereas uncultured Oxyphotobacteria, unc. Saprospiraceae and unc. Cytophagales are abundant in the red biofilm. A hydrogen-oxidizing Hydrogenobacter within the phylum Aquificota and unclassified Bacteria together with the phylum Deinococcota dominate the water and carbonate samples. The morphological structure and taxonomic composition of Köröm biofilm is a unique representation of the development processes of microbialite formations
Taxonomic status and nomenclature of Tanacetum clusii (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Anthemideae), with comments on its distribution
No full textThe paper provides nomenclatural and taxonomic accounts on Tanacetum clusii, a diploid species found in the Eastern Alps, the Carpathians, and the Dinarides, as well as comments on its current distribution. A careful examination of historic taxonomic literature showed that the combination T. clusii was first proposed by Kerner and predates a currently used much younger isonym by Soják (1871 vs. 1971). One specimen, a karyovoucher from WU, is designated here as an epitype for the illegitimate name Pyrethrum clusii, upon which Chrysanthemum clusii, the basionym of T. clusii, is based. This designation aims to avoid ambiguity in the taxonomic interpretation of its previously selected lectotype. Based on examining the original material, a voucher from SIB is designated as a lectotype of the synonymic name Chrysanthemum subcorymbosum, a basionym of Tanacetum corymbosum subsp. subcorymbosum. The last name is the only correct one in the rank of subspecies when T. clusii is alternatively treated as a separate subspecies within T. corymbosum s.l. In addition, one specimen from SAMU is designated here as a neotype of Pyrethrum corymbosum f. macrocephalum, a newly discovered heterotypic synonym of T. clusii. The analysis of the current species distribution showed that T. clusii is native to Switzerland (confirmed!), Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary (confirmed!), Slovakia, Poland, Ukraine, and Romania. Although currently not accepted for Switzerland in literature, T. clusii could be confirmed for the Swiss canton of the Grisons. The same applies for Hungary where, apart from the Bükk Mts in literature, new localities from the Kőszeg and Mátra Mts are presented here. Additionally, the presence of T. clusii in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Greece, Montenegro and Turkey has not been confirmed and recorded mistakenly in different sources. © Viktor O. Nachychko et al. This is an open access article distributed under terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (Attribution 4.0 International – CC BY 4.0)
Mangroves, fauna compositions and carbon sequestration after ten years restoration on Flores Island, Indonesia
No full textIndonesia has extensively reforested mangroves to stabilize coastal ecosystems and mitigate climate change. Reforestation’s long-term effects on recovering mangroves are not extensively established because most projects are only observed for two years. It raises the question of whether mangrove replanting aids biodiversity conservation and ecological recovery. This study will characterize Flores Island mangrove ecosystems after ten years of regeneration. The ecological survey took place at Bangkoor, Kolisia, and Talibura reforestation areas. Floristic composition, wildlife diversity, carbon sequestration, and energy storage were measured at each location. Field observations revealed 10 mangrove species and 11 species, which is varying by site. Flora diversity was highest in Kolisia and fauna diversity was highest in Talibura. Talibura and Kolisia have similar vegetation and wildlife than Bangkoor. Restored mangrove stands sequestered 28.69 − 70.02 Mg CO2 ha− 1 and stored 30.54 × 104 − 54.07 × 104 MJ ha− 1 of energy. Rhizophora apiculata (47.37 ± 5.68 kg CO2) had the most carbon sequestration, while Bruguiera gymnorhiza (645.22 ± 21.65 MJ) had the highest energy storage. Reforestation-induced mangrove ecosystems have biodiversity, carbon storage, and energy stock features
Strategic Analysis of the Implementation of Digital Training Methods in Intermediate-Level Creative Industry Education
No full textThe dissertation examines the possibilities of introducing digital training methods from a strategic perspective, focusing on intermediate-level creative industry education. Inspired by the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the digital transformation, the research aims to explore
how digital educational platforms can be utilized to develop practical skills and meet labor market demands. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift toward digital education, posing significant challenges to traditional educational models, particularly in the creative industry, where practical knowledge and the instructor's role have traditionally held paramount importance. The dissertation investigates the extent to which institutional educational methods can adapt to the digital environment, how teachers, students, and professional stakeholders respond to these challenges, and what strategies can be employed to address these transitions. The research employs strategic analyses using PESTEL, SWOT, and VRIO frameworks to uncover the practical steps for implementing digital training and its long-term sustainability. The broader context of the dissertation highlights the potential for digital education to contribute to addressing issues related to sustainable development and global cultural challenges