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Factors influencing the leasing fees of hunting grounds in Hungary

Szabolcs Troján Éva Vadváriné Gál Norbert Abauji Miklós Marosán

Publication Name: Bio Web of Conferences

Publication Date: 2024-08-23

Volume: 125

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

The history of hunting customs and traditions, as well as game management, in Hungary is long and rich, forming an essential part of Hungarian culture. By the end of the 20th century, changes had been introduced to the political and social structures, as had been the case in the field of hunting. In Hungary, the right to hunt is an integral part of land ownership. Those who own land that is classified as hunting land are entitled to exercise this right. Furthermore, landowners may lease this right within the boundaries of the hunting area established by the relevant hunting authority. The lease shall be concluded by a lease contract between the parties, namely the landowner and the hunters' association. The Hungarian Parliament enacted Act LV of 1996, which modernised the decree on game protection, game management, and hunting. Furthermore, the act delineates the fundamental elements of a hunting lease contract, yet it lacks sufficient detail regarding the leasing fee. Since 1996, a method for determining the leasing fee for hunting has been lacking. This is despite the fact that there has been a need for such a method for more than 25 years. The current situation is such that the contracting parties and the public authorities are unable to determine the leasing fee for hunting in a realistic manner. This lack of clarity has resulted in disagreements between the contracting parties. Furthermore, the current situation is such that there is no accurate and useable method for determining the leasing fee for hunting. A nationwide data collection has commenced among Hungarian hunting associations, based on a literature review and the methodology. The objective is to determine which factors influence the leasing fees and to what extent. The hedonic price method, which has already proven its worth in previous similar research, has been employed to draw up a multivariate regression equation of national validity. This permits the examination of the situation in all counties, and thus the establishment of whether the leasing fee used in the leasing contract of a particular hunting ground matches its characteristics. The objective of this research is to develop a comprehensive and transparent model for the determination of leasing fees for hunting, based on a synthesis of national and international literature.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1051/bioconf/202412501013

Price convergence in the EU in general and in the Central, Eastern and Southern European EU member states in particular

Miklós Losoncz

Publication Name: Society and Economy

Publication Date: 2011-08-01

Volume: 33

Issue: 2

Page Range: 387-397

Description:

The subject of the paper is the analysis of price convergence in the European Union in general and in the Central and Eastern European member states in particular. The first part of the paper is an overview of the relevant literature on price convergence serving as the theoretical foundation of the subsequent empirical analyses on comparative price levels. The second part discusses sigma convergence in the EU-27 including the old (EU-15) and the new (EU-12) member states, as well as within the Economic and Monetary Union. Conditional (weak) beta convergence in the EU-12 is also analyzed. The first conclusion of the paper is that a rather strong relationship exists between sigma convergence and the process of economic integration, more precisely between sigma convergence and the establishment of the individual stages of regional economic associations. The second conclusion is that price convergence is not a secular process; it may be impeded or accelerated by a great number of micro and macroeconomic factors.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1556/SocEc.33.2011.2.8

Redescription of Trachycilliba persica (Kazemi & Kontschán), notes on the genus Trachycilliba Berlese (Acari: Mesostigmata: Uropodidae), and a key to world species of the genus

Jenő Kontschán Shahrooz Kazemi

Publication Name: Systematic and Applied Acarology

Publication Date: 2025-04-18

Volume: 30

Issue: 4

Page Range: 734-753

Description:

The female of Trachycilliba persica (Kazemi & Kontschán) is redescribed, and the male and deutonymph of the species are described for the first time based on the holotype and additional specimens from Iran. Notes on the genus Trachycilliba are given. Finally, a key to the known species of Trachycilliba is provided.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.11158/saa.30.4.7

Robust 3D multi-material hydrodynamics using discontinuous Galerkin methods

József Bakosi Jacob Waltz Aditya Pandare Weizhao Li Hong Luo

Publication Name: International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids

Publication Date: 2025-02-01

Volume: 97

Issue: 2

Page Range: 188-209

Description:

A high-order discontinuous Galerkin (DG) method is presented for nonequilibrium multi-material ((Formula presented.)) flow with sharp interfaces. Material interfaces are reconstructed using the algebraic THINC approach, resulting in a sharp interface resolution. The system assumes stiff velocity relaxation and pressure nonequilibrium. The presented DG method uses Dubiner's orthogonal basis functions on tetrahedral elements. This results in a unique combination of sharp multimaterial interfaces and high-order accurate solutions in smooth single-material regions. A novel shock indicator based on the interface conservation condition is introduced to mark regions with discontinuities. Slope limiting techniques are applied only in these regions so that nonphysical oscillations are eliminated while maintaining high-order accuracy in smooth regions. A local projection is applied on the limited solution to ensure discrete closure law preservation. The effectiveness of this novel limiting strategy is demonstrated for complex three-dimensional multi-material problems, where robustness of the method is critical. The presented numerical problems demonstrate that more accurate and efficient multi-material solutions can be obtained by the DG method, as compared to second-order finite volume methods.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1002/fld.5340

Sustainability assurance and internal auditing in emerging markets

Kenneth D'Silva Jeffrey Ridley Marta Konczosne Szombathelyi

Publication Name: Corporate Governance

Publication Date: 2011-08-01

Volume: 11

Issue: 4

Page Range: 475-488

Description:

Purpose: Despite the increasing recognition that organizations should report on relevant sustainability matters, the importance and value to stakeholders of these reports being independently assured are not well appreciated. The objective of the paper is to underline that such assurance can be (and is) provided by the internal audit function and, in doing so, that function makes a significant contribution to effective corporate governance. Design/methodology/approach: Theoretical in nature, the paper makes reference to a few "real-world" illustrations. It is review in character and in a relatively systematic manner reviews key internal auditing professional standards-guidance in conjunction with prior theoretical and empirical research. Findings: The paper reinforces the argument that reporting of sustainability policies, practices and measures, without independent assurance, is of reduced value to stakeholders. The paper provides evidence to show how, despite the potential to do so, internal auditing has not always been promoted globally in this role. Research limitations/implications: The paper is limited to a theoretical consideration. There is potential for it to be enhanced by further empirical research demonstrating the value of independent internal auditing within sustainability programs and reporting. Originality/value: The paper is possibly the first to make explicit the linkage between the reporting of sustainability and the assurance of such reports. It should help make boards of organizations in emerging markets more aware of internal audit in relation to sustainability in terms of corporate responsibility and governance. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1108/14720701111159299

HOSVD based image processing techniques

Szabolcs Sergyán András Rövid Lászlõ Szeidl Imre J. Rudas

Publication Name: Recent Researches in Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Engineering and Data Bases 10th Wseas International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Engineering and Data Bases Aiked 11

Publication Date: 2011-06-17

Volume: Unknown

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: 297-302

Description:

In the framework of the paper an improved method for image resolution enhancement is introduced. The enhancement is performed through another representation domain, where the image function is expressed with the help of polylinear functions on higher order singular value decomposition (HOSVD) basis. The paper gives a detailed description on how to determine the polylinear functions corresponding to an image and how to process them in order to obtain a higher resolution image. Furthermore, the proposed approach and the Fourier-based approach will be compared from the point of view of their effectiveness.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: DOI not available

Plate Buckling Assessment of Unstiffened and Uniaxial Compressed Plates through Overall Imperfection Method

Mohammad Kheer Alewe

Publication Name: Periodica Polytechnica Civil Engineering

Publication Date: 2025-04-15

Volume: 69

Issue: 2

Page Range: 382-396

Description:

The Overall Imperfection Method (OIM) is a more comprehensive version of the Unique Global and Local Imperfection Method introduced for steel column design in EN 1993-1-1 standard. The generalized OIM is used to evaluate the stability resistance of steel members subjected to irregular load conditions. This study extensively examines the Overall Imperfection Method (OIM) used in analyzing plate buckling, explicitly focusing on steel grades such as S235, S355 and S460. It compares OIM with methods mentioned in EN 1993-1-5 (Annex B, GMNIA and winter curve). The research carefully validates OIM by analyzing Equation (13) (Annex B) across ratios and studying its behavior with various steel grades. The study highlights the importance of finding a balance when applying OIM regarding material properties and slenderness ratios. These findings provide insights for engineering professionals. Additionally, the research introduces a calibrated equation that allows for the application of OIM without exceeding the limits set by GMNIA. This simplifies its implementation in engineering practice.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.3311/PPci.23657

Meta-level performance management of simulation of organizational information systems: The problem context state approach

László Muka Gábor Lencse

Publication Name: Infocommunications Journal

Publication Date: 2011-06-01

Volume: 3

Issue: 2

Page Range: 20-27

Description:

Simulation has become a frequently used tool for the analysis of ICT and BP systems and for fitting the features of these systems with each other and with the goals of the enterprise. For example, the change management of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems is a significant generator of the need for the common analysis of ICT/BP systems and the use of simulation may play crucial role in their analysis. The paper formulates the problem context state approach to the meta-level performance management of simulation in the form of efficiency management principles. The formulation is based on the investigation of the features of the dynamic behavior of problem contexts - using the 4-state and 2-state models of problem context types - for the common modeling and simulation of organizational ICT/BP systems. The process of the occurrence and elimination of the methodological gap is explained too.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: DOI not available

Optimizing Foamed Bitumen Mixtures: AI-Based Determination of Ideal RAP and FBC Percentages Using HWTT and ITS Data

A. Saleh László Gáspár

Publication Name: Applied Sciences Switzerland

Publication Date: 2025-04-01

Volume: 15

Issue: 7

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

The combination of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and foamed bitumen content (FBC) in bitumen mixtures presents a viable and economically advantageous approach to asphalt pavement construction. This investigation delves into the optimal combinations of RAP and FBC to attain a perfect performance, particularly concerning rutting resistance and tensile strength, as assessed through the Hamburg Wheel Tracking Test (HWTT) and the Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS) test. Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) methodologies, such as Random Forest, Support Vector Regression (SVR), and Linear Regression, were utilized to check performance data and attain optimal mix designs. The findings indicate that RAP content ranging from 60% to 80%, in conjunction with FBC levels between 1.5% and 1.8%, yield the most adequate performance under both wet and dry conditions, confirming enhanced rutting resistance and tensile strength.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.3390/app15073780