Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katarina Holla, Alena Dad'ova, Maria Hudakova, Jiri Valla, Anna Cidlinova, Linda Makovicka Osvaldova
Summary: The main purpose of this article is to compare the number of accidents in two countries and the European Union in selected NACE categories, based on statistical data and representation of accident rates in different industries. The main causes of accidents were identified, providing space for further research.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Economics
Matus Misik
Summary: The spike in energy prices and feared natural gas supplies shortage in the winter of 2021/2022 indicate the limited effectiveness of existing energy measures in ensuring energy security for the European Union. The absence of a unified external energy security policy has made it challenging for the EU to adopt a common energy position in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. While decarbonization efforts need to be accelerated to achieve the EU's 2050 goals, the Union must also prioritize supporting member states' energy security, including their external dimension, during the transition period.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jaroslaw Brodny, Magdalena Tutak
Summary: This article addresses the issue of energy security in the European Union countries during the war in Ukraine. The study evaluates the energy security level of EU-27 countries from two perspectives: energy and economic factors, and sustainable development including environmental and social factors. The research utilizes multiple criteria decision-making methods and indicator weighting methods to analyze the core findings. The results provide rankings for the studied countries and specify their energy security levels.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Marie Bedrosova, Hana Machackova, Jan Serek, David Smahel, Catherine Blaya
Summary: This study examined the structural relationship between cyberhate and cyberbullying using survey data from adolescents in Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia. The bifactor model showed the best fit and revealed associations between different factors and risk/protective factors. The results highlighted the importance of considering individual-based and group-based discrimination in relation to cyberhate and cyberbullying.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lukas Smerek, Milota Vetrakova, Sarka Cemerkova, Vojtech Malatek
Summary: The article examines important processes and trends in human resource management in companies in the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. Despite a long common history, differences have emerged in personnel work over the last 20 years of independent existence. Companies in the Czech Republic tend to focus on a strategic orientation, while those in the Slovak Republic concentrate more on operational processes.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nour Mahrouseh, Carlos Alexandre Soares Andrade, Nora Kovacs, Diana Wangeshi Njuguna, Orsolya Varga
Summary: The study describes the temporal changes of diabetes in the adult population of Slovakia through three EHIS waves and assesses the association between DM and socioeconomic and/or lifestyle characteristics. Findings suggest that there is a significant relationship between DM and age, education level, job status, BMI, and physical activity. Current health policies in Slovakia have been insufficient in addressing the increasing burden of DM, indicating the need for more systematic approaches at both national and EU levels.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Beata Gavurova, Viera Ivankova, Martin Rigelsky, Tawfik Mudarri, Michal Miovsky
Summary: This study examines the mental health of Czech and Slovak college students during the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies high-risk groups and socio-demographic factors associated with mental health problems. The results show a high prevalence of anxiety, depression, and somatic symptoms among students, and significant differences between the two countries. The findings emphasize the importance of proactive measures and effective prevention programs to improve the mental health of college students in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peter Durcansky, Branislav Zvada, Radovan Nosek, Jan Najser, Tomas Najser
Summary: The use of renewable resources has been increasing in recent years, which is closely related to state support. The article analyzes the use of renewable energy sources in the Czech Republic and the impact of state support on the number of installations. It also presents the development of the legislative framework and predicts the future impact of government measures.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Diana Carolina Huertas-Bernal, Miroslav Hajek
Summary: This research analyzes the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of economic instruments by examining forest policy documents from the EU, Austria, and the Czech Republic. It finds that the EU effectively channels resources through funding programs to align with its environmental objectives. The SWOT analysis reveals significant differences in the application and management of economic instruments and the performance of financial instruments across the EU, influenced by national strategies and action plans.
Article
Management
Michal Placek, Gabriela Vacekova, Maria Murray Svidronova, Juraj Nemec, Gabriela Korimova
Summary: This paper contributes to the research on social enterprises by mapping the evolution of social enterprises in the Czech Republic and Slovakia after the collapse of communist rule based on historical institutionalism. Despite a common path during the totalitarian regime, the historical-evolutionary trajectories differ between the two countries. Convergence is observed based on significant political changes and the need for integrated legislation, while divergent trends occur after exogenous economic shocks, potentially resulting from differing initial macroeconomic situations in both countries.
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tomas Balezentis, Mindaugas Butkus, Dalia Streimikiene
Summary: The agricultural production is crucial for food provision and income in rural areas. This study analyzes the agricultural energy productivity in EU Member States during 2005-2019, finding the need for attention and policy development in this area. The results show stable differences between clusters of countries, suggesting the importance of cohesive policies for homogeneous groups.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Hedvika Kodouskova, Lukas Lehotsky
Summary: Despite the high level of attention given to energy poverty on the EU agenda, there are considerable differences in policy implementation across individual countries. This study focuses on how Czech bureaucrats frame the issue and identifies three distinctive frames. There are conflicting views on the causes, responsibilities, and appropriate level of governance, making it challenging to find a common approach.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yacouba Kassouri, Mehmet Altuntas, Andrew Adewale Alola
Summary: Despite the attention on carbon capturing and sequestration schemes in reducing emissions, their contribution to renewable energy deployment in Europe remains insufficient. This study investigates the influence of natural capital captured by biocapacity and its relationship with carbon emissions and trade openness on renewable energy deployment. Panel data analysis confirms a significant long-term association among variables and reveals that oil utilization and carbon emissions discourage renewable energy deployment. The results suggest that expanding natural capital through carbon sequestration techniques is crucial for energy transition advancement, and the productive capacity of Europe's ecosystem and trade openness play essential roles in renewable energy supply.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Silvia Capayova, Denisa Cihlarova, Petr Mondschein
Summary: This study aims to investigate the influence of deicing chemicals on the properties of asphalt mixtures and observe the changes in these properties under different freeze-thaw cycle conditions. The results show that the freeze-thaw cycles have a negative effect on the properties of asphalt concrete surface course mixtures and bitumen.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Jan Matiasovic, Jaroslav Bzdil, Ivana Papezikova, Darina Cejkova, Evgeniya Vasina, Jiri Bizos, Stanislav Navratil, Maria Sediva, Jaroslav Klaudiny, Jiri Pikula
Summary: This study aimed to analyze P. larvae strains in the Czech Republic from 2016-2017 and characterize the genetic structure using ERIC genotyping, MLST, and WGS analysis. The majority of isolates belonged to the ERIC II genotype, while a smaller portion belonged to the ERIC I genotype. MLST revealed six sequence types, with ST10 and ST11 being the most frequent. Furthermore, MLST and WGS analysis indicated that each infested region had its own predominant P. larvae strains.
RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Letter
Economics
Matus Misik, Kacper Szulecki
Article
Economics
Petr Kratochvil, Matus Misik
Article
Energy & Fuels
Kateryna Yakovenko, Matus Misik
Article
International Relations
Matus Misik
Summary: After joining the European Union, Central and Eastern European countries initially supported the EU's renewable energy targets due to compliance reasons, but as time passed, they began to assert their own preferences more strongly. The development of their positions towards renewable targets is linked to their 'emancipation' and assertive pursuit of preferences at the EU level, once freed from post-accession conditionality.
INTERNATIONAL SPECTATOR
(2021)
Editorial Material
Economics
Kacper Szulecki, Matus Misik
Article
Economics
Matus Misik
Summary: The spike in energy prices and feared natural gas supplies shortage in the winter of 2021/2022 indicate the limited effectiveness of existing energy measures in ensuring energy security for the European Union. The absence of a unified external energy security policy has made it challenging for the EU to adopt a common energy position in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. While decarbonization efforts need to be accelerated to achieve the EU's 2050 goals, the Union must also prioritize supporting member states' energy security, including their external dimension, during the transition period.
Article
Economics
Matus Misik, Veronika Oravcova
Summary: This paper examines the policy tools used by the European Commission to align member states' national post-pandemic recovery preferences with its own green (and digital) recovery preferences. The Commission utilized the existing tool of ex ante governance, which enabled it to influence member states' national goals before formal adoption, and to link these goals with the EU's 2030 climate and energy goals. The success of this approach led the Commission to apply the ex ante governance model to post-pandemic recovery, indicating the emergence of a complex ex ante governance within the EU.
Article
Sociology
Radka Vicenova, Veronika Oravcova, Matus Misik
Summary: We study how Slovakia's far-right party, Kotlebovci - People's Party Our Slovakia, communicates green issues as a proxy for their ideology and other agenda items.
Editorial Material
Economics
Matus Misik, Andrej Nosko
Summary: This article examines the influence of EU's post-pandemic response and policy choices on decarbonisation and energy transition efforts. After Russia's full-scale attack on Ukraine, the focus of governments shifted from the response to the Covid-19 pandemic to the urgent need to respond to this more serious situation. Analyzing the energy and climate dimensions of the EU's recovery after the pandemic can provide policy implications applicable to the energy security crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Matus Misik, Veronika Jursova Pracharova
Summary: Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many countries still see coal as a quick solution to their energy challenges, disregarding the impact on climate goals. Some EU countries are re-evaluating their coal policies, which has negative consequences for the Union's 2050 climate goal. However, most EU countries have not revised their phase-out goals.
Article
Environmental Studies
Matus Misik, Andrej Nosko
Summary: Many EU member states are reluctant to reduce natural gas consumption voluntarily in the upcoming winter, preventing a unified approach to support severely affected members. This highlights the energy security paradox of the EU, where short-term national interests dominate over collective solutions. A common approach would provide a stronger position politically and economically, but the inability to cooperate in solidarity negotiations reveals fragmentation in the EU's energy security policy, benefiting Russia.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Matus Misik, Veronika Oravcova, Peter Plenta, Michaela Hrabusajova
Summary: Slovak political science departments have limited contribution to international academic discussions, focusing mainly on regional publication outlets. Their publication strategy, known as 'pseudo-internationalisation', hinders their participation in main discussions within the discipline at a global level.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Veronika Oravcova, Kateryna Yakovenko, Matus Misik
Summary: This paper examines 16 years of energy research in eleven Central and Eastern European countries. The study finds that the discussion is fragmented, with most journals publishing only one paper on energy in the region. Male researchers dominate the dataset and there has been an increase in the average number of authors per article. Poland is the most frequently covered country, with energy efficiency being the most discussed issue and renewables being the most frequently researched energy source. Surprisingly, nuclear energy and energy security, considered dominant features of the region, have been minimally studied.
Article
Sociology
Ria Struharikova, Matus Misik, Samuel Spac
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Nada Kujundzic, Matus Misik
JOURNAL OF POPULAR CULTURE
(2018)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yong Cheng, Fukai Song, Lei Fu, Saishuai Dai, Zhiming Yuan, Atilla Incecik
Summary: This paper investigates the accessibility of wave energy absorption by a dual-pontoon floating breakwater integrated with hybrid-type wave energy converters (WECs) and proposes a hydraulic-pneumatic complementary energy extraction method. The performance of the system is validated through experiments and comparative analysis.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jing Gao, Chao Wang, Zhanwu Wang, Jin Lin, Runkai Zhang, Xin Wu, Guangyin Xu, Zhenfeng Wang
Summary: This study aims to establish a new integrated method for biomass cogeneration project site selection, with a focus on the application of the model in Henan Province. By integrating Geographic Information System and Multiple Criterion Decision Making methods, the study conducts site selection in two stages, providing a theoretical reference for the construction of biomass cogeneration projects.
Article
Thermodynamics
Mert Temiz, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: The current study presents a hybrid small modular nuclear reactor and solar-based system for sustainable communities, integrating floating and bifacial photovoltaic arrays with a small modular reactor. The system efficiently generates power, hydrogen, ammonia, freshwater, and heat for residential, agricultural, and aquaculture facilities. Thermodynamic analysis shows high energy and exergy efficiencies, as well as large-scale ammonia production meeting the needs of metropolitan areas. The hybridization of nuclear and solar technologies offers advantages of reliability, environmental friendliness, and cost efficiency compared to renewable-alone and fossil-based systems.
Editorial Material
Thermodynamics
Wojciech Stanek, Wojciech Adamczyk
Article
Thermodynamics
Desheng Xu, Yanfeng Li, Tianmei Du, Hua Zhong, Youbo Huang, Lei Li, Xiangling Duanmu
Summary: This study investigates the optimization of hybrid mechanical-natural ventilation for smoke control in complex metro stations. The results show that atrium fires are more significantly impacted by outdoor temperature variations compared to concourse/platform fires. The gathered high-temperature smoke inside the atrium can reach up to 900 K under a 5 MW train fire energy release. The findings provide crucial engineering insights into integrating weather data and adaptable ventilation protocols for smoke prevention/mitigation.
Article
Thermodynamics
Da Guo, Heping Xie, Mingzhong Gao, Jianan Li, Zhiqiang He, Ling Chen, Cong Li, Le Zhao, Dingming Wang, Yiwei Zhang, Xin Fang, Guikang Liu, Zhongya Zhou, Lin Dai
Summary: This study proposes a new in-situ pressure-preserved coring tool and elaborates its pressure-preserving mechanism. The experimental and field test results demonstrate that this tool has a high pressure-preservation capability and can maintain a stable pressure in deep wells. This study provides a theoretical framework and design standards for the development of similar technologies.
Article
Thermodynamics
Aolin Lai, Qunwei Wang
Summary: This study assesses the impact of China's de-capacity policy on renewable energy development efficiency (REDE) using the Global-MSBM model and the difference-in-differences method. The findings indicate that the policy significantly enhances REDE, promoting technological advancements and marketization. Moreover, regions with stricter environmental regulations experience a higher impact.
Article
Thermodynamics
Mostafa Ghasemi, Hegazy Rezk
Summary: This study utilizes fuzzy modeling and optimization to enhance the performance of microbial fuel cells (MFCs). By simulating and analyzing experimental data sets, the ideal parameter values for increasing power density, COD elimination, and coulombic efficiency were determined. The results demonstrate that the fuzzy model and optimization methods can significantly improve the performance of MFCs.
Article
Thermodynamics
Zhang Ruan, Lianzhong Huang, Kai Wang, Ranqi Ma, Zhongyi Wang, Rui Zhang, Haoyang Zhao, Cong Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a grey box model for fuel consumption prediction of wing-diesel hybrid vessels based on feature construction. By using both parallel and series grey box modeling methods and six machine learning algorithms, twelve combinations of prediction models are established. A feature construction method based on the aerodynamic performance of the wing and the energy relationship of the hybrid system is introduced. The best combination is obtained by considering the root mean square error, and it shows improved accuracy compared to the white box model. The proposed grey box model can accurately predict the daily fuel consumption of wing-diesel hybrid vessels, contributing to operational optimization and the greenization and decarbonization of the shipping industry.
Article
Thermodynamics
Huayi Chang, Nico Heerink, Junbiao Zhang, Ke He
Summary: This study examines the interaction between off-farm employment decisions between couples and household clean energy consumption in rural China, and finds that two-paycheck households are more likely to consume clean energy. The off-farm employment of women is a key factor driving household clean energy consumption to a higher level, with wage-employed wives having a stronger influence on these decisions than self-employed ones.
Article
Thermodynamics
Hanguan Wen, Xiufeng Liu, Ming Yang, Bo Lei, Xu Cheng, Zhe Chen
Summary: Demand-side management is crucial to smart energy systems. This paper proposes a data-driven approach to understand the relationship between energy consumption patterns and household characteristics for better DSM services. The proposed method uses a clustering algorithm to generate optimal customer groups for DSM and a deep learning model for training. The model can predict the possibility of DSM membership for a given household. The results demonstrate the usefulness of weekly energy consumption data and household socio-demographic information for distinguishing consumer groups and the potential for targeted DSM strategies.
Article
Thermodynamics
Xinglan Hou, Xiuping Zhong, Shuaishuai Nie, Yafei Wang, Guigang Tu, Yingrui Ma, Kunyan Liu, Chen Chen
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of utilizing a multi-level horizontal branch well heat recovery system in the Qiabuqia geothermal field. The research systematically investigates the effects of various engineering parameters on production temperature, establishes mathematical models to describe their relationships, and evaluates the economic viability of the system. The findings demonstrate the significant economic feasibility of the multi-level branch well system.
Article
Thermodynamics
Longxin Zhang, Songtao Wang, Site Hu
Summary: This investigation reveals the influence of tip leakage flow on the modern transonic rotor and finds that the increase of tip clearance size leads to a decline in rotor performance. However, an optimal tip clearance size can extend the rotor's stall margin.
Article
Thermodynamics
Kristian Gjoka, Behzad Rismanchi, Robert H. Crawford
Summary: This paper proposes a framework for assessing the performance of 5GDHC systems and demonstrates it through a case study in a university campus in Melbourne, Australia. The results show that 5GDHC systems are a cost-effective and environmentally viable solution in mild climates, and their successful implementation in Australia can create new market opportunities and potential adoption in other countries with similar climatic conditions.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jianwei Li, Guotai Wang, Panpan Yang, Yongshuang Wen, Leian Zhang, Rujun Song, Chengwei Hou
Summary: This study proposes an orientation-adaptive electromagnetic energy harvester by introducing a rotatable bluff body, which allows for self-regulation to cater for changing wind flow direction. Experimental results show that the output power of the energy harvester can be greatly enhanced with increased rotatory inertia of the rotating bluff body, providing a promising solution for harnessing wind-induced vibration energy.
