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Visioning Studies: A socio-technical approach to designing the future
Sonnenwald, Diane H.
To discover the potential impact of future technology we have been developing a research approach called “visioning studies.” The goal of a visioning study is to understand the perspectives of potential stakeholders, and from this understanding develop socio-technical design recommendations in collaboration with computer science researchers. Two complementary approaches to visioning studies have emerged. One investigates task performance using an experimental design involving task simulation, observation, questionnaires and interviews. The other explores domain implications using a qualitative design including a video depicting the technology vision and semi-structured interviews. To date visioning studies have focused on 3D telepresence technology in collaborative emergency health care and future mobile technology in collaborative police work.
Slides: idr-514_1 -  PDF
Video: idr-514_2 -  MP4
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Here is the public, so open the science!
Simandlová, Tereza
Říkali mi, stačí 2-3 stránky, tak jsem sedla k internetu a pustila se do hledání materiálů, z kterých bych tu seminárku dala dohromady. Díky otevřenému přístupu (Open Access) a znalostem, kde hledat, jsem do druhého dne měla tolik článků, že bych na jejich základě mohla sepsat knihu. Víte i vy, kde získat kvalitní odborné informace pro vaši školní/vědeckou práci?
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Čeněk Zíbrt and Czech learned societies
Kábová, Hana
The paper deals with relations of Čeněk Zíbrt (1864-1932), the Czech historian of culture, to the Czech learned societies: the Royal Bohemian Learned Society (KČSN) and the Czech Academy of Sciences and Arts (ČAVU). It is devoted among others to Zíbrt's activity in the Archeological Commission of the ČAVU.
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Experiences with a bibliometric indicator for performance-based funding of research institutions in Norway
Sivertsen, Gunnar
In 2005, Norway implemented a performance based funding model for the Higher Education Sector with a weighted indicator based on complete data (in journals, series and books) for the scientific publication output at the level of institutions. A similar indicator was implemented in Denmark and Flanders (Belgium) in 2009 and is presently being developed in Finland for implementation in 2015. Norway has recently made all publicly funded research institutions outside the Higher Education Sector use the indicator as well. The data source for the indicator is a national Current Research Information System which is partially supported by import from other relevant sources, such as the ISI Web of Science. An evaluation of the indicator took place in Denmark in 2012. Another one will soon start up in Norway. I will describe how the indicator was designed and report from the experiences with it since 2005, partly by referring the main concerns, discussions and criticisms and partly by demonstrating trends empirically with bibliometrics.
Slides: idr-471_1 - PDF
Video: idr-471_2 - MP4
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The Role of Scientometric Criteria in the Formation of Budget and Qualification Growth at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, the Slovak Republic
Černák, Juraj
Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, according to the number of its students (approx. 8,700), belongs to the group of smaller-size public universities in Slovakia. The major part of its budget income (approx. two thirds) comes from a direct state subsidy. The subsidy amount is defined by the Methodology of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic that is modified yearly. This Methodology uses various input data that are related to research activities of a university, the results of the last complex evaluation, the amount of financial resources obtained from home grant agencies and from abroad, as well as the publications of lecturers, research staff and students of a university, etc. The amount of publications as a scientometric criterion was for the first time used in 2005 and since then its proportional representation has risen substantially and it represents a strong motivational aspect for universities in Slovakia. The number of publications also plays important role in the qualification growth of P. J. Šafárik University lecturers and research staff. The specific requirements as to the categories and numbers of publications to be met by a candidate for the habilitation (associate professor status) and inauguration (full professor status) are defined by several legislative documents and are further specified by the documents approved by the Scientific Board of the University. The qualification growth of lecturers is also important for the University as it has its influence on the amount of the direct state subsidy. The presentation will focus on the importance of the publication activities as one of the scientific criterion relevant to the research and scientific activities of the University and the methods of publication registration by the Ministry and the University, their strengths and weaknesses will be discussed.
Slides: idr-470_2 - PDF
Video: idr-470_1 - MP4
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New rules of evaluation of scholarly journals and scholarly institutions in Poland
Fenrich, Wojciech
Recent amendments to laws on Polish science and higher education have resulted in changes in the system of evaluation of both research institutions and scholarly journals. The final result of the assessment will be a new categorization of academic units. As the majority of scientific institutions in Poland are publicly funded, new criteria will have significant impact on their financing. The next evaluation will be conducted in 2013 and will be supported by currently developed computer applications. The address will present the rules of evaluation of journals and research units in Poland and will iscuss the main allegations made against them.
Slides: idr-468_2 - PDF
Video: idr-468_1 - MP4
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@Potential of brassinosteroids for forest seed and nursery management and for forest regeneration@
Bach, Petr ; Kuneš, Ivan (advisor) ; Švec, Otakar (referee)
Brassinosteroids (BRs) are a class of polyhydroxysteroids that have been recognized as a sixth class of plant hormones. In specific conditions BRs can positively influence the plant growth and development. The first isolated brassinosteroid was natural Brassinolide from rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). Recently BRs are extracted primarily synthetically; they are effective even in very low concentrations. Several studies of different plant species show positive influence of BRs on growth, flowering, germination and resistance to stress factors. Existing scientific studies that deal with BRs impact on plants were predominantly applied on agricultural crops. Until presence, the similar research in forest seed treatment and forest nursery was almost missing. In the Czech Republic the Department of Silviculture of the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague newly started to deal with the use of BRs in forestry. The aim of this master thesis is to elaborate literature review on BRs and to summarize existing research of their impact on plants. Second part of the thesis solves influence of BRs on Scots pine (Pinus silvestris) seeds germination. Tests are performed in normal and in stress conditions. Results of the practical part show that BRs affect positively seed germination in normal conditions; seeds treated with BRs show higher germination rate than control seeds. Positive impact was not registered when the seeds were exposed to stress factor -- heat. Any research paper showing significant positive influence on forest seedlings in Central European conditions was not published yet.
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Preparing high school students for the university studies in the area of natural science
DOLEŽELOVÁ, Eva
This bachelor thesis focuses on issues and aspects of science education in secondary schools. The theoretical section describes available options for selecting appropriate teaching methods, including additional student activities such as Olympiads and student research projects. The language skills of high school students are also analyzed. The practical section describes a conducted exploratory probe focused on finding information about the knowledge of high school students on student research and professional activities, Olympiads, and their opinion on the importance of these activities for the University entrance examination. Finally, the listed requirements of selected universities to study applicants are discussed.
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