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Mineja Podgornik Pulec[1]

Abstract

Emotional processing is a key function of the human brain, involving complex interactions between neural networks, cognitive mechanisms, and physiological responses. This review synthesizes current neuroscientific research on emotional regulation, focusing on the roles of the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, insula, and neurochemical pathways. It examines the influence of neurotransmitters and hormonal responses, particularly through the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, in shaping emotional experiences and responses. The review discusses empirical findings on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying emotion regulation and highlights their dysfunction in various psychological disorders, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and borderline personality disorder. In addition to summarizing key findings, this article identifies inconsistencies across studies and outlines directions for future research to better understand how emotional regulation processes vary across populations and contexts. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for informing effective interventions and improving mental health outcomes.

Key words: emotions, emotional regulation, brain structures, emotional regulation disorders

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 [1] Mineja Podgornik Pulec (Slovenia) is a reasearcher in the field of functions of human brain

Srečo Zakrajšek

Abstract

Within the project "Use of Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT) in the Course of Management and Organisation of Media Production," part of the Media and Journalism higher education programme, we conducted a study to assess the possibilities offered by ChatGPT in the production of multimedia content. Students, as part of the study process, created two products: a professional manual presenting the establishment, structuring, and management of an organisation within a specific area of media production, and a shorter audiovisual (AV) product. The research monitored the flow of processes and explored students' opinions pertaining to the role of artificial intelligence in the study and implementation process. The results are of value in planning the next steps in integrating artificial intelligence into the academic and production processes.

Keywords: ChatGPT, artificial intelligence, media, media production, education, higher education

Đorđe Nadrljanski[1], Mila Nadrljanski[2], Mira Pavlinović[3]

Abstract

The development of science and technology is an inevitable product of the era of artificial intelligence, and the continuous development of green environmental design is determined by the high-quality needs of human beings, as well as high-tech, eco-friendly, and sustainable design concepts that are determined by the passage of time. The business strategy of "Green Business" is one that is based on profitability through environmentally friendly operational processes. In modern business, with the help of artificial intelligence and its techniques, green thinking can permeate the entire product life cycle, from manufacturing plants, production lines, machines, products, to supply chains. It is well-known that the world is grappling with the challenges of climate change and the need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Artificial intelligence has proven to be a powerful tool that can help optimize energy consumption, reduce waste, and promote the use of renewable energy sources. This article examines the impact of artificial intelligence on green economic growth and its mechanism. Thanks to artificial intelligence, it is possible to optimize energy consumption in factories, buildings, and cities. Tools such as predictive maintenance and optimized consumption planning can reduce energy consumption, minimizing its harmful impact on the environment. Therefore, according to the latest research focusing on the green industry, this paper aims to bring a new development perspective, including artificial intelligence.

Keywords: green production in agriculture, artificial intelligence, and green economic growth and environment.

Saša Zupan Korže, Matjaž Škabar, Sonja Sibila Lebe

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore how small hotel entrepreneurs measure performance of their small tourist accommodation business. Empirical research was carried out in Slovenia from May 2014 until June 2015. Data were collected in 62 in-depth semi-structured personal interviews with small hotel entrepreneurs and managers. Qualitative data were analysed by using the method of content analysis. The results show that when monitoring the performance and assessing the success of their small hotels entrepreneurs apply up to five performance measures and combine economic and noneconomic ones. Additionally, entrepreneurs perceive the success of their business also through their own satisfaction.

Key words: performance measures, SMEs in tourism, hospitality entrepreneurship, tourist accommodation, small hotels

Cite this article:
Zupan Korže Saša, Škabar Matjaž, Sibila Lebe Sonja. PERFORMANCE MEASURES IN HOSPITALITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP . Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol., no.:344-362,

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Gregor Garb

Abstract

The contemporary international security environment can be described as a rapid and fundamentally changing environment, which is subject to unpredictable changes with global dimensions. The consequences of globalization processes and their responses have further on increased its coherence, complexity and uncertainty. Due to the emergence of various forms of rivalry between large and regional powers, its multipolar character is globally strengthened.In the modern security paradigm, the synergistic links between many risks and threats, which can grow from completely non-hazardous and locally isolated and irreconcilable to purely realistic, are not negligible, mainly due to their abundance and general globalization trends. As a rule, their bearers are non-state actors, however they are complex in nature, often difficult to predict and can have multiple characters and effects.

In such an interdependent, complex and conflicting international environment, today, no country can guarantee its national security on its own. Multinational partnerships, regional cooperation, response within the international rules-based and multilateralism system are one of the key factors in responding to the challenges of globalized security.

The EU is also contributing its share of approaches to global challenges through its global strategy. In addition to its traditional soft power, it highlights other priorities in terms of policies and instruments.

Keywords: Globalizing Security, Contemporary Security Paradigm, Multilateralism, European Union.

Gregor Garb, Ph.D. is an assistant professor, researcher and consultant ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Cite this article:
Gregor Garb. THE COMPLEXITY OF SECURITY PERCEPTION . Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.13, no.3:6-17, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2020-no3-art1

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Tadej Praprotnik

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The article presents the phenomena of social network sites as a modern and important framework for communication and establishing relationships. The article therefore presents some global trends characteristic for modern society. One of the major driving forces within social network sites is so-called networked individualism. Our society is network society, so networking is one of the basic organizational principles. The article problematizes communication practices within social network sites and presents some explanations. The article presents comparison between early text based (anonymous) on-line communication (chat-rooms and discussion forums), which were more topic-oriented and current networking and communication via social network sites, which are more personal–oriented (Me-Centered Society). The major shift is from communication toward networking. Networking presupposes lots of networked and connected people. This has influence toward communication practices; because it is difficult to maintain deep and content rich communication with lots of individuals, the phatic function of communication is prevailing. Within social network sites different types of information are exchanged. The motivation to be nice and conflict–avoidant influence upon what kind of information and what kind of communication we are looking for. The prevalence of “light” information is just one characteristic. As a consequence the article also stresses the potential danger in case individuals build their knowledge mostly or solely upon information recommended by their Facebook friends.

Key words: social network sites, communication, networked individualism, Facebook, phatic communion

Tadej Praprotnik, PhD is an Assistant Professor at the University of Primorska (The Faculty of Humanities). Contact email address: pratadej (at) gmail.com

 Cite this article:
Tadej Praprotnik. WHAT'S UP? NOT SO MUCH. NETWORKING AND COMMUNICATION VIA SOCIAL NETWORK SITES. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.11, no.3:5-97, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2018-no3-art1

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Aleksandar Ilievski, Igor Bernik

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The purpose of the study is to highlight the main issues of developing countries regarding cybercrime and examine the possible link between weak economic development and escalating levels of cybercrime. The findings were established on the basis of literature review, comparative studies and the synthesis of findings. The existing sociological theories of crime are not limited to traditional crime and may be used for the interpretation of its cyber version. By analysing individual sociological theories and the results of empirical research, we found that social-economic factors, such as GDP per capita, unemployment and education, are closely related to the incidence of cybercrime in different countries. This enables us to conclude that the relatively poor economic development is one of the reasons contributing to a higher incidence of cybercrime in Eastern European countries. By taking into account factors of different nature, one could increase the understanding of cybercrime and the possibility of adopting and implementing reliable preventive measures. However, this paper strives not only to understand the factors related to cybercrime, but also to raise awareness, stimulate a proactive approach and develop preventive actions in the fight against cybercrime.

Keywords: social-economic aspects, cybercrime, economic development.

Cite this article:
Ilievski Aleksandar, Bernik Igor. SOCIAL-ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF CYBERCRIME. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.9, no.3:8-22, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2016-no3-art1

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Dolores Modic

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To understand the impact of university founders on (university) spin-offs' success, we must first understand the roles (and functions) of founders, how university founders move through different roles and what is their level of engagement. In the present article I build a university founders oriented research framework; first offering a literature review, next looking at different roles of founders and delving in specific into two issues (lock-out vs. exit strategies and hands on vs. hands off approach). Lastly, I dedicate myself to developing a university oriented spin-off development framework that takes into account various development stages of university spin-offs.

Key words: university spin-offs, spin-offs, academic entrepreneurs, university founders, roles

Cite this article:
Modic Dolores. BUILDING A UNIVERSITY FOUNDERS ORIENTED SPIN-OFF RESEARCH FRAMEWORK. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.8, no.3:148-169, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2015-no3-art08

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Aleksandra Tabaj, Tatjana Dolinšek, Črtomir Bitenc

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The purpose of the article is to present the transition of youth with disabilities from education to labour market in Slovenia. The article introduces the European Social Fund project “Transition”, provided by the partnership of Racio, University Rehabilitation Institute and Auris, operated from 2010 to 2013. The Transition project was intended for two target groups: youth with disabilities in the education process, with the aim to achieve their integration from education to the labour market, and for professionals who provide the transition. Young people in Europe have been facing increasing uncertainty in the labour market. The labour market transition for youth, and especially for youth with disabilities, is a very demanding question. Policymakers and experts in the European Union have therefore developed programs for social inclusion, improved access, achievement and integration of young people with disabilities into the labour market. Youth unemployment during economic crises has increased in all parts of the world, with the impact of prolonging the duration of unemployment. The transition of young people with disabilities from school to the labour market in Slovenia is not integrally and adequately organised. A support system should be introduced to monitor young people with disabilities while they are still at school and prepare them for entering the labour market. After finishing school, a model of transition from school to work is proposed to prevent unemployment.

Key words: disability, transition, education, labour market

Aleksandra Tabaj, Ph.D. is the head of the Development Centre of Employment Rehabilitation at University Rehabilitation Institute Republic of Slovenia. Contact: aleksandra.tabaj (at) ir-rs.si

Cite this article:
Tabaj Aleksandra, Dolinšek Tatjana, Bitenc Črtomir. TRANSITION OF YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES FROM EDUCATION TO LABOUR MARKET IN SLOVENIA. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.7, no.3:8-22, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2014-no3-art01

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Igor Bernik , Bojan Dobovšek , Blaž Markelj

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To understand cybercrime and its various forms, one must be familiar with criminality in general. How individuals perceive crime, and how much they fear it is further influenced by news media (Crawford, 2007). Van Duyne (2009), who monitored criminality, wrote about changes which started to be noticed twenty years ago and have shaped a new Europe, a territory without inner borders, and so with more mobility and opportunities for the Europeans. But these novelties and changes in the way we work have also caused certain new problems. It can be said that perpetrators of crimes, who are no longer hindered by state borders, now know no geographical limitations. Vander Baken and Van Daele (2009), for example, have researched mobility in connection to transnational criminality. Von Lampe (2007) has established that perpetrators no longer act individually, but frequently work in cooperation with one another. Crime and mobility are being “greased” by money, and have become a part of everyday life (Van Duyne, 2009). An individual’s perception and understanding of criminality is also biased on certain cultural myths in regard to crime (Meško and Eman, 2009).

Keywords: Cybercrime, Perception, Fear, Threats, Opinion

Igor Bernik, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Criminal justice and Security and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs (igor.bernik (at) fvv.uni-mb.si)
Bojan Dobovšek, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Criminal justice and Security and Vice Dean for Research (bojan.dobovsek (at) fvv.uni-mb.si)
Blaž Markelj is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Criminal justice and Security (blaz.markelj (at) fvv.uni-mb.si)

Cite this article:
Bernik Igor, Dobovšek Bojan, Markelj Blaž. TO FEAR OR NOT TO FEAR ON CYBERCRIME. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.6, no.3:7-17, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2013-no3-art01

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Biljana Petrevska

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As one of the fastest growing world industries, tourism has been detected as a source for benefiting to various sectors. Thus, each country insists on developing it and making a profit from its variety of impacts. This has been a priority task to all governments, particularly to small and developing countries as Macedonia. This paper addresses the role of government in its efforts for planning tourism development in Macedonia. Moreover, an attempt is made in assessing several key areas of governmental influence on tourism, like process of privatization, legislation, tourism promotion and fiscal policy. The paper performs different types of analyses based on available sources of secondary data and comparable quantities which are analysed by descriptive statistics. The data set generally covers a twenty year horizon and over. This empirical evidence underlines the importance of government actions as a prerequisite for well-established tourism planning process.

Key words: Tourism; Government; Tourism development; Macedonia.

Keywords: disabilities, evaluation, employment rehabilitation

Božidar Veljković, Milan Ambrož 

Digital Object Identifier(DOI): http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2010-no1-art02

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Anna Piszcz

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The author attempts to answer the question of whether there is any role for antitrust policy and legislation to play in an era of financial crisis. The author analyses trends regarding concentration control, as well as enforcement of other antitrust rules in times of crisis. In this paper the author deals also with the question of what impact a chosen antitrust policy may have for future antitrust enforcement. Finally, the author attempts to forecast the consequences of a chosen antitrust policy.

Srečo Zakrajšek[1]

Abstract

As part of the project Use of Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT) in the Course, Leadership and Organisation of Media Production at FUDŠ, we conducted a study to identify potential abuses of artificial intelligence in the study process.The findings indicate that students are aware of potential abuses of AI in the study process and propose specific measures to limit or prevent such behaviour, as it could negatively affect the academic process and create disparities among students. Students believe that those who abuse AI are primarily motivated by a lack of time, low levels of knowledge, or limited motivation.The main forms of abuse include creating content that students present as their own, generating assignments without understanding the material, and cheating during exams.

To address these challenges, students suggest that institutions should establish guidelines and rules for the use of AI in the study process, implement programmes to raise awareness about the ethical use of artificial intelligence, use appropriate tools to detect AI abuse, and introduce sanctions where necessary. Additionally, they recommend adapting knowledge assessment methods to focus more on oral exams, practical assignments, and projects that foster creativity and require independent critical thinking.

Keywords: ChatGPT, artificial intelligence, AI abuse, higher education, Ethics and AI

Tomaž Vec

Abstract:This paper presents some of the characteristics of supervision as a specific developmental educational and supportive method of professional development and reflection that we studied in a group of students and a group of teachers. The aim of our research was to find out what participants in supervision sessions perceive the contribution of supervision sessions to their personal and professional development. We conducted a qualitative research in which two different methods were applied to two groups: a) in the group of students from the Faculty of Education at the University of Ljubljana, we conducted a qualitative analysis of the texts of their written reflections, b) we conducted a focus group with four teachers who had participated in intensive Shrani supervision sessions in the past.

Despite its limitations (the conclusions of the study cannot be generalized as it was conducted on selected samples), the study provides some insights into students' and teachers' beliefs about the benefits of supervision. It can be concluded that supervision is primarily important for students as an entry into the profession (by raising awareness of what supervision is and the importance of continuous professional development), while for those already in the profession, supervision offers a range of other benefits (reflection on work, support, professional and personal growth...).

Keywords: developmental educational model of supervision, teachers, students, personal and professional development

Md. Abul Hasam1, Dr. Nasrin Akhter2

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Women empowerment is a vital concern in contemporary era. To promote the women emopwement, different institutions and organization takes various initiatives especially in rural Bangladesh.The study tries to know whether the small medium enterprise of well-known BRAC impacts on empowering the rural women in Bangladesh. In this work, women empowerment refers  to six dimensions like taking decision and  about family matters  and its evaluation, participation in economic activities and its evaluation, participation in social activities and its evaluation, participation in political activities and its evaluation, reproduction control and taking health care. The small medium enterprise of BRAC refers to micro financial support to rural women. In this study, quantative method using descriptive research design was applied.Data is collected through interview schedule and the collected data is analysed by SPSS. At first the data are presented as frequency and percentage. Then, multiple linear regression models were applied to measure the impacts of small medium enterprise on women empowerment.The findings shows that the small medium enterprise of BRAC plays the vital impact on the all dimensions of women empowerment at remote areas in Bangladesh. The results may help the policy makers and organizations to take further more initiative to improve the women empowerment in Bangladesh.

Keywords:Small Medium Enterprise (SME), BRAC, Women Empowerment, Bangladesh

1 Md. Abul Hasam, Department of Humanities (Sociology), Primeasia University, Bangladesh , E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2 Dr. Nasrin Akhter ,Department of Humanities( History), Primeasia University, Bangladesh, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cite this article:
Hasam Md. Abul, Akhter Dr. Nasrin. THE IMPACT OF SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISE(SME) OF BRAC ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY AT REMOTE AREAS IN BANGLADESH. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.16:204-225,

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Nevenka Podgornik[1]

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The article deals with the topic of energy psychology, which is not yet well researched and allows for the possibility of further study and scientific substantiation. It shows the use of one of the methods of energy psychology, the technique of emotional relaxation - EFT, in psychotherapy in terms of combining and complementing to achieve more effective results. The outline of theoretical starting points complements the attempt to scientifically substantiate the method on the basis of several relevant studies and works that show the effective use of the method in psychotherapy. In conclusion, the article presents a case study, an illustration of the use of the EFT method in combination with the psychotherapy approach on a specific case from practice. In conclusion of the article, in addition to a summary of the contents, a conclusion is given dealing with the feasibility of further research in this field.

Key words: psychotherapy, energy psychology, EFT method, case study

 [1] Dr. Nevenka Podgornik, associate professor, School of Advanced Social Studies Nova Gorica, Slovenia

Cite this article:
Podgornik Nevenka. APPLICATION OF EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE IN PSYCHOTHERAPY  . Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.15:171-193,

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Xiaowen Zhang, Zitong Li, Wanda Siu, Yuewen Wang

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This research examines the Myanmar civilian government’s changing roles in shaping Chinese companies’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) behaviors between 2011 and 2020. Based on empirical evidence gathered from surveys and interviews, it reveals two findings. First, Myanmar’s democratic transition and economic reform since March 2011 has intensified competition among foreign investors and emboldened social scrutiny over foreign investment, which has clarified the Myanmar government’s roles in promoting sustainable investment. Second, the Myanmar government has engaged Chinese investors in CSR by enforcing mandatory rules in foreign investment regulations and creating an environment for stakeholders’ scrutiny over corporate behavior. The “hard” and “soft” incentives have motivated Chinese companies to adopt CSR to develop “competitive edge” among foreign investors and respond to public scrutiny (Porter and Kramer, 2007). The Myanmar government has assumed four roles to engage foreign investors in CSR: mandating role to embed CSR as a prerequisite for approving foreign investment, endorsing role to embrace an international CSR agenda and best practices, as well as facilitating role and partnering role in Chinese companies’ CSR implementation.

Keywords: Corporate social responsibility, Myanmar, China, state, foreign investment

 Veronika Ternik,  Beno Arnejčič

 Abstract

Background and purpose: Today, in an increasingly competitive society, the individual is exposed to increasing demands, both in private life and in the workplace. These demands and the individual's desire to succeed often require excessive engagement, which not everyone can physically and mentally cope with. The aim of the study is to analyze the types and levels of burnout in the workplace, which is becoming a growing problem nowadays. With a systematic review of literature and research papers in the field of mental health and burnout of employees, we analyzed the types and levels of burnout in the workplace. We used the Dilts model, a tool for determining burnout in the workplace. At the company level, burnout is increasingly present and is not only a consequence of the psychological state of the individual, but also of economic and socio-cultural characteristics in the economy of each country. However, at the level of individual behavior, values and beliefs, burnout occurs as a result of the individual's personality characteristics. At the level of identity, however, we can link burnout with an individual's assessment of their own abilities, and it is also related to gender identity. At the level of organizational culture, we can observe burnout in relation to the positive or negative climate and management style in the company. Based on the analysis of selected literature, we have highlighted the types and levels of burnout in companies, which is becoming an increasingly pressing issue in modern society. Such analysis also allows individuals to identify factors that threaten them and potentially lead to burnout.

Keywords: burnout, workplace, employees, Dilts model, phenomenon, mental illness

Primož Rakovec[1]

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The purpose of our article is to research the functions of inner dialogue while driving a car. We assumed the following: (1) driver is aware of the inner dialogue; (2) inner dialogue affects driving style; and (3) negative inner dialogue increases aggressive driving of car drivers. To answer those questions, we describe various theories of inner dialogue and (aggressive) driving. Further, we connect and present inner dialogue and aggressive driving within the theoretical model of impact of inner dialogue on aggressive driving. Connectedness of inner dialogue and aggressive driving is also checked using qualitative research with a population sample of 29 Slovenian drivers. The results of the research show that drivers are aware of inner dialogue while driving, evaluative, self-directing and self-encouraging functions of inner dialogue are present while driving a car, that inner dialogue co-influences the emergence of aggressive driving, and inner dialogue of aggressive drivers is negative.

Key words: inner dialogue, driving style, aggressive driving, defensive driving, behaviour, road safety

Milan Bezjak, Nevenka Podgornik

Abstract

The concern of signalman for safe, regular and settled railway traffic is a mission, which hides many traps that prevent the realization of such tasks; therefore, strict adherence to instructions, regulations, acts and protocols is essential in order for them to carry out the work process, which provides the users with a quality service. The signalman faces daily many situations that are unpredictable and have often negative consequences.

In this paper we identify the presence of stress in the workplace of railroad signalman, the consequences arising there from factual knowledge of the aid program by the signalmen, and the opinion of experts.

Key words: stress at work, railway traffic, consequences, signalman

Milan Bezjak, Slovenian Railways, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cite this article:
Milan Bezjak, Nevenka Podgornik. A SIGNALMAN'S STRESS AT WORK . Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.11, no.3:28-20, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2018-no3-art2

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Aleksandra Tabaj, Tatjana Brumnič-Smrekar

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The article presents a cost-benefit study of financing companies employing persons with disabilities, which are a part of social economy in Slovenia. The main objective was to find out financial inputs and outputs for those companies in relation to state-aid. An overview has been prepared regarding the state-aid benefits compared to taxes paid by companies employing persons with disabilities. These companies have existed in Slovenia for more than 65 years. First companies employing persons with disabilities were established in the 1950s and their status was originally determined in the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment of Disabled Persons Act. In 2016 they employed more than 11.000 persons in Slovenia and are complementary to other options for employment of persons with disabilities in the open labour market.

Key words: persons with disabilities, employment, companies employing persons with disabilities, cost-benefit, state-aid.

Cite this article:
Aleksandra Tabaj, Tatjana Brumnič-Smrekar. COST-BENEFIT STUDY OF SLOVENIAN COMPANIES EMPLOYING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: IS EMPLOYING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BENEFICIAL FOR THE STATE?. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.10, no.3:7-20, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2017-no3-art1

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Mateja Gorenc, Borka Jerman Blažič, Anita Goltnik Urnaut

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The Internet has become an essential part of the day and the working lives of many people. Daily use of the Internet has the potential to become the worrying problem of the moment as some of Internet users begin to neglect their families, abandon hobbies, are late for work and, thus, lose contact with reality only to spend as much time as possible on the Internet. The aim of the research was to explore Internet addiction in Slovenia. We have designed a structural model to study Internet addiction. The research was conducted to collect data on Internet addiction. The sample surveys included employed people in Slovenia. Our results indicate a serious problem with Internet addiction. The predicted model in this study can be used for further research on Internet addiction.

Key words: Internet addiction, addiction to computer games, addiction to social networks, addiction to online shopping, addiction to pornographic content, addiction to sports betting and gambling, loneliness.

Mateja Gorenc, a doctoral student of Business Informatics, with a Master’s degree in Business studies and a university graduate in mathematics, employed in the sector of information technologies in the service of the programming and management of applications ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

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Gorenc Mateja, Jerman Blažič Borka, Goltnik Urnaut Anita. INTERNET ADDICTION – EMPIRICAL VERIFICATION FOR SLOVENIA. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.9, no.3:23-42, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2016-no3-art2

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Uroš Pinterič

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Local finances are subject of only limited debate, connected usually with the unreasonable high expenditures and low efficiency. This situation is then abused for support to the amalgamation or simple reduction of the number of municipalities. In the article we are trying to understand if there is any connection between different perspective on local self-government and the distribution of the finances. The research shows only indirect connection that requires additional study in order to fully confirm that the non-party mayors have different budget management approach. So far the research only confirms this as a possibility which might be strongly dependent on other factors, such as demographic composition of individual municipalities.

Key words: Slovenia, budgetary management, local self-government, independent politics

Cite this article:
Pinteric Uros. MANAGEMENT OF LOCAL FINANCES IN POLITICAL PERSPECTIVES. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.8, no.3:135-147, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2015-no3-art07

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Iqbal Ahmed Chowdhury

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Remittance is considered to be one of the influential sectors of the socioeconomic development of the Third World countries, particularly countries like Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, remittance contributes to the socioeconomic development, maintain foreign exchange reserves, and manage balance of payment, etc. This paper particularly explains the impacts of remittance on the socioeconomic condition of Bangladesh. The paper is written based on secondary sources, published documents on the impacts of remittance. The paper reveals that remittance has both positive and negative impacts on the socioeconomic condition of Bangladesh. However, the positive impacts are more influential than negative one. In Bangladesh, remittance helps people generate income, provide children advanced education, increase social status, create employment opportunities for poor, and above all empower women. People can avail material and non-material culture and can enjoy civic amenities of the modern era. Although, it creates inequality in the society and cultural lag among people, its influential aspect to the socioeconomic development of Bangladesh is more prevailing. As a result, this paper recommends for necessary initiatives from Government Organizations and Non Government Organizations to maintain both remittance and migration flow normal and congenial.

Keywords: International Migration, Remittance Flow, Socioeconomic Development, Social Status, Civic Amenities

Muiris MacCarthaigh

Abstract
As national parliaments emerged in the context of national states rather than international organisations, fulfilling functions demanded by virtue of European Union membership challenges their traditional modus operandi, especially in the field of legislative oversight. Considerable attention has been given as to how best national parliaments might adapt and expand their oversight capacity in order to examine EU legislation and policy, thus underwriting the legitimacy of the expanding Union’s work. This debate raises fundamental questions concerning the responsibilities not only of national parliaments, but also of the various other institutions employed by the Union. As well as considering this issue, this article also interrogates how best we can conceptualise the role of national parliaments within the new modes of governance inspired by the demands of EU membership. To begin, the paper considers how the contemporary analysis of European legislatures has developed.

Keywords: Parliaments, EU, Accountability, Committees, Legislation

PhD. Muiris MacCarthaigh is a Research Officer at the Institute of Public Administration in
Dublin, Ireland. An earlier version of this paper appeared in Administration Vol. 54 (3),
2006, pp. 69-94

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MacCarthaigh Muiris. The consolidation of national parliaments within an enlarging EU. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.1, no.1:5-31, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2008-no1-art01

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Ana Barić, Dejan Jelovac, Nuša Fain

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Companies that work in multicultural environments face several challenges in their everyday business life. In this article we focus on the communication aspect of working in multicultural business environments. We test the hypothesis that companies that work in multicultural environments are subject to communication barriers due to different cultural backgrounds of people that engage in these types of communication. We test the hypothesis through a case study of two companies, one from Bosnia and Herzegovina and one from Slovenia, that engage in mutual multicultural communication. Through an in-depth interview with the project manager who takes part in this communication every day and a survey with the employees, we identify and analyse the communication barriers that the employees perceive as relevant to their business processes. We overcome these barriers through the application of the fruitful intercultural business communication model. The main contribution of this work lies in demonstrating the applicability of this model to practical cases and the demonstration of the fact that cultural barriers can exist and inhibit successful business even in environments in close sociocultural and geographic proximity.

Keywords: intercultural communication, business culture, barriers, case study

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Prof. Dr. Dejan Jelovac is a Full Professor of Organisational Sciences and Business Ethics at Faculty of Media and Catholic Institute - Faculty of Business Studies, Ljubljana; School of Advanced Social Studies, Nova Gorica; Faculty of Information Studies in Novo mesto; Slovenia; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Nuša Fain, University of Strathclyde, Strathclyde Business School, Glasgow, UK; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Barić Ana, Jelovac Dejan, Fain Nuša. BARRIERS IN MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF SLOVENIA AND BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.6, no.3:18-37, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2013-no3-art02

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Zuzana Somogyiová

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This paper compares the ICT impacts occurred in Czech industries during years 1995-2006 to those in Slovenia. We examined whether macro panel data analysis proves significance of ICT capital variable in sense of productivity growth on the whole economy. Unfortunately, there are not many studies observing the ICT impacts from perspective of Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, even if ICTs are assumed to have potential to enhance economic growth, labour productivity, competitiveness of developing countries and lower income gap within Europe.

Key words: ICT, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Panel Data Analysis

Zuzana Somogyiová is Phd. candidate at Technical University in Kosice – Faculty of Economics (Slovakia). Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Somogyiová Zuzana . COMPARISON OF THE ICT IMPACTS BETWEEN CZECH REPUBLIC AND SLOVENIA - PANEL DATA ANALYSIS. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.5, no.3:6-20, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2012-no3-art01

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Tea Golob, Matej Makarovič 

Daniel Klimovský 

Borut Rončević 

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Rončević Borut. Towards the concept of a strategy of social development. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.2, no.3:17-36, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2009-no3-art02

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 Md Zahidul Islam[1], Nishat Tasnim[2] , Md Sobur Hossain[3]

Abstract

Previous Studies have been carried out in developed and developing countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, on the relationship between age, socioeconomic status (SES), and infertility. However, its importance in Bangladesh has not been analyzed much. The study investigated the socio-economic challenges faced by infertile women in the Lakshmipur district of Bangladesh, using a mixed-method approach through 30 interviews, 5 focus group discussions (FGD), and a survey of 50 participants. Quantitative results showed that 80% of infertile women reported experiencing financial difficulties, 30% reported being subjected to blame, and 26.67% reported having experienced acts of violence. The qualitative results highlight the complex effects of infertility, including gender inequality, psychological distress, social isolation, and lack of family support. Women expressed concerns about their fear of abandonment or remarriage, economic stress, and the experience of emotional and physical abuse. Gender-based expectations and different levels of support from spouses, families, and communities have significantly impacted these challenges, affecting the adaptation process and mental well-being.

Keywords: Infertile women, Mixed method approach, Financial difficulties, Psychological distress, Bangladesh

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Islam Md Zahidul, Tasnim Nishat, Hossain Md Sobur. THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHALLENGES OF INFERTILE WOMEN IN LAKSHMIPUR DISTRICT, BANGLADESH 201. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.18:201-221,

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 Joelle Danielle Ngo Ndjama 

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The changing landscape of education has made it fundamental for employees to actively participate in decision-making to increase companies’ competitive advantage, aim and performance. However, academics find it difficult to find satisfaction in their careers, as they are constantly navigating these pressures and adapting to the evolving expectations of their profession. The literature reports that employees who are actively involved in organisational decisions tend to be happier and feel satisfied with their careers. Founded on the participative management theory as a democratic style of leadership in which subordinates participate in organisational decision-making and administration, the purpose of this study was achieved and consisted in elucidating the correlation between direct participation of employee in decision-making and their perceptions of CS in the realm of higher education. Through a post-positivist research paradigm and a quantitative approach, this study achieved an objective stance. Data were conveniently drawn from 293 male and female academic staff working on a contract and permanent basis in two campuses of one University of Technology in South Africa. Descriptive statistics, correlation and linear regression analyses were used to explain each construct and the relationship between both constructs. As a result of correlation analysis, employee participation was found to be a significant predictor of career satisfaction; accounting for 8 per cent of the variance in career satisfaction as per the regression analysis. Therefore, institutions should promote a more inclusive and participatory culture through open dialogue and meaningful engagement between management and employees to facilitate consensus-building by taking into account the diverse range of interests and expertise to foster CS.

Keywords: direct employee participation, decision-making, subjective career success, higher education sector, participative management theory

Mila Nadrljanski[1], Mira Pavlinović[2]

Abstract

The paper deals with media and communication ethics. The paper presents contemporary concepts of communication and media ethics. Communication ethics has historical roots in rhetoric and argumentation analysis, while Media ethics is a branch of ethics that deals with moral issues related to the collection, preparation, storage, presentation, dissemination, and reception of information through mass media. Ethical issues faced by media practitioners are becoming increasingly important. It can only follow that ethical expectations and practices for the media will vary from country to country in accordance with differences in media laws. Media ethical standards also differ depending on cultural expectations and assumptions. Mass media includes print media (newspapers, magazines, and books), recordings, films, and electronic media (radio, television, and computers). The goals in rhetoric as traditionally understood lay the foundation for what later developed as communication ethics. Given the persuasive nature of rhetoric, ethical inquiry outlines the parameters of persuasion. The question arises as to what the moral limits of persuasion are.

 Keywords: ethics, media, communication, media ethics

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Nadrljanski Mila, Pavlinović Mira. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION ETHICS. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.16:226-6,

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Syed Ali Abbas[1]

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The purpose of the research is to investigate the contribution of service quality and brand awareness on Higher Education Institutions’(HEIs’) brand loyalty, thus giving lead in future to come up with Matrix/ model that may ensure HEIs’ brand loyalty in the long run. Methodological tools encompass recursive abstraction technique. The data was gathered across the span of 2 years of research, whereas the object of research includes universities (HEIs) from Pakistan. The qualitative findings reveal that service quality contributes more towards brand loyalty and stress the need to enhance HEIs’ brand loyalty. The findings may be applicable on countries with similar demographics. The results of the research can be useful for Higher Education Institutions, students, and guardians as customers, and for State Accreditation bodies and consultancy firms for informed decision making in their respective domains. It also gives lead to future research for developing scientific models in the field of Higher Education branding.

Keywords: Higher Education Institutions, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Service Quality, Brand Trust.

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Abbas Syed Ali. A QUALITATIVE PERSPECTIVE ON ESSENCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS’ SERVICE QUALITY. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.15:194-224,

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Xingan Li

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In last millennium, China underwent three large-scale conquests by external power and interruption of traditional Chinese culture, the most significant result of which has been the justification of elite rule by minority over majority, whose obedience to law was based on the compulsion of the law. In Chinese history, there happened frequent supersession of dynasties, each of which was ruled by one or more families. Many revolutionaries and reforms were a process of deprivation of property by military force or by political power. Traditional Chinese culture was to a large extent been eliminated. Present Chinese legal system became a blended entity. Compared with economic law, far less change was introduced to the reform of the constitution and the political system. Furthermore, Chinese legal system has closely intertwined with governance style of individual leaders. These characterize the contemporary Chinese legal system.

Keywords: Chinese legal system, Chinese politics, communism, revolution, reform, law as a weapon

[1] International Institute for Innovation Society, Helsinki, Finland, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Li Xingan. INTERMIXTURE BY HISTORY: FOUR COMPONENTS IN CONTEMPORARY CHINA LEGAL SYSTEM. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol., no.:394-411,

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 Thebe Phillip [1] and Forzo Titang Franklin [2]

Abstract

People’s activities of daily living continue to be central to environmental denigration. In Bulawayo, the second capital of Zimbabwe, big companies tend to deposit industrial waste in various streams that flow to the Umguza river located on the city’s margins. This has caused health and livelihood threats for the people living on the riverbanks. Unfortunately, the government’s remedial options have sometimes been reported to be ineffective− the reason why this river has remained subject to political and (largely scientific and quantitative) academic inquiry. This paper approaches the river from an anthropological perspective. It asks a variety of questions about management approaches and proffers a culture-centric lens towards the holistic understanding of the river. Debates on agency, ontology, perspectivism, the commodification of nature, and participation feature centrally. Despite inspiration from discussions with several people since 2012, the paper is not empirically grounded, and its content is a result of desktop and content analysis of literature, news, images, and videos related to pollution and the Anthropocene. The paper hopes to ignite and provoke further deliberations and empirical studies on the river.

Keywords: Umguza River, Anthropocene, Pollution, Anthropology, Culture-centric

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Thebe Philip, Franklin Forzo Titang. ‘EFFLUENT OF THE AFFLUENT’:  ANTHROPOLOGISTS' COMMENTS ON REMEDYING THE POLLUTION OF UMGUZA RIVER (IN ZIMBABWE). Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.13, no.3:34-54, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2020-no3-art3

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Forzo Titang Franklin[1], Thebe Philip[2]

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The elaboration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) as a road map for promoting development and alleviating poverty has unabatedly necessitated the incorporation of gender and culturally inclined development frameworks in interpreting and implementing development aid interventions in developing countries. However understanding “effective” sustainable development processes still proves problematic given the wavering dynamics of cultural processes in economic development. This essay examines the nuanced intersection between culture, gender and development as embedded in economic anthropology discourses. It further explores the economic/culture nexus that challenges contemporary sustainable development debates, by examining the underlying epistemological and theoretical paradigms of culture, gender and the economy as a process that shapes economic behaviours and inherently influences the social and economic structure of varying rural communities and societies. We argue that the social relationships that underscore the socio-cultural embeddedness of economic resources such as land and their access thereof, inadvertently fosters power relations that deepens gender disparities in economic development and stagnates conventional rights based approaches to local development. The essay concludes on the need to critically reorientate development thinking and knowledge that will attenuate a common ground for a “rights” based approach to development, and bridge the culture and gender nexus within economic development.

Keywords: culture; development; economic anthropology; societies; gender; economy

Beno Arnejčič

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The refugee crisis calls for a deeper social analysis of the behaviour of individuals' in crowds within the framework of the new global economic crisis, which is still a crisis of individual countries, as well as a global crisis of the international community that lacks energy and has no strategy on how to equally divide food, water and other energy sources between nation states and other communities. Due to the inability of countries to ensure safety, individuals drift off into the world and find shelter in large groups of refugees, which are really only an illusion of that shelter. This article is an analysis of the media reports of the first and second wave of refugees from 09/17/2015 until 11/16/2015. I have chosen reports on the waves of refugees from news broadcasts on RTV Slovenia, Echoes ('Odmevi') and news broadcasts on commercial stations TV Planet, Planet Today ('Danes'). The goal of this article is to research media perception of individual and collective behaviour within a refugee wave in 2015 in Slovenia, and the sensitivity of the media towards the position of the individual within this crowd. The Research showed that refugees in crowd form spontaneously. The refugee crisis produces security risks and threats that create the conditions for the collective psychological factors of mass behaviour. Mass media has a strong influence on forming the anonymous, yet (after formation) uniform structure of the crowd. Individuals want to avoid danger in their life by escaping into the crowd.

Key words: crowd psychology, the media, migrants, refugees, refugee crowds, collective behaviour.

Jerneja Herzog, Nika Lopert , Matjaž Duh

Abstract

The article is based on research of fine arts creativity carried out among elementary school fifth-grade students. The introductory theoretical section addresses children’s fine arts development and analyses the very complex notion of fine arts creativity by defining its factors. The second part is an empirical study of fifth-grade students’ fine arts creative skills, based on an assessment of the correlation between the factors defining fine arts creativity. Both descriptive and non-experimental methods were used on a systematic random sample of 1364 Slovene fifth-grade students. The results showed statistically significant differences in the level of fine arts development between the two genders, with the girls being more successful than the boys. The same is true of elaboration as a factor of fine arts creativity. The analysis of linear associations showed some connections between the factors encouraging fine arts creativity and between those enabling it. The connection between these two groups of factors was also established.

Keywords: factors of creativity, correlations, visual art, primary school

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Herzog Jerneja, Nika Lopert, Duh Matjaž. EXAMINING THE LEVEL OF CORRELATIONS BETWEEN THE FACTORS OF ARTISTIC CREATIVITY IN PUPILS OF SLOVENIAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.10, no.3:21-36, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2017-no3-art2

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Md Masud Sarker, Md. Shahidul Islam, Md. Faysal Ahmed

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This paper tries to examine the factors related to domestic violence against women in rural Bangladesh and find the remedies to this problem. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Kandigoan Union Parishad under Sylhet Sadar Upazila in Sylhet district, Bangladesh. Data were collected using social survey method. Two- stage cluster sampling method was applied to select the sample. Chi-square test was applied to examine the association between independent variables and dependent variable while binary logistic regression was applied to measure the effects of socio-economic factors on domestic violence against women in the household. The chi-square test shows that the age of wife, age of husband, NGOs’ membership of wife and couple’s income were related to the battering by husbands. Logistic regression shows that wife’s working status, age of husband and couple’s income were related to women battering by husbands in the family.

Key Words: Bangladesh, Domestic Violence, Household, Husband, Women.

Md MasudSarker, Department of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Md. Shahidul Islam, Bangladesh Institute of Social Research (BISR) Trust, Bangladesh, Tel: +88-01722-918936 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Md. Faysal Ahmed, Department of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh, Tel: +88-01727-990671 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Sarker Md  Masud , Md. Shahidul Ahmed, Md.  Faysal . VIOLENCE AGAINST WIVES IN HOUSEHOLD: A CASE STUDY IN RURAL BANGLADESH. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.9, no.3:43-56, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2016-no3-art3

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Urška Habjan

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This article is the result of twenty-one months of fieldwork among the capoeiristas in Brazil, primarily in the city of Salvador, between 2003 and 2013. The fieldwork methodology was based on participant observation. It also included conducting interviews and informal conversations, listening to life stories of locals, and writing a diary. My personal experiences within capoeira and the improvement of my own skills enabled me to better grasp what capoeira is about. By participating, I more fully understood the corporeal strain and pleasure involved in this particular embodied practice.

The socio-economic situation of Brazilian society based on racial and gender discrimination enhances the cultivation of capoeiristic habitus and dictates the need for the acquisition of capoeiristic skills and attitudes in order to cope with, understand, and live within an unequal world. Capoeiristic habitus consists of knowledge, attitudes and skills enabling capoeiristas to stay in tune with the environment of lurking danger, to face with an ambiguous, unstable and uncertain environment. Capoeiristic habitus can be embodied early in life or learnt and acquired as a by-product of capoeira training. But it remains important whether the environment in which a capoeirista practises tolerates or inhibits the cultivation of capoeiristic skills. 

 Key words: capoeira, embodiment, skills, body and mind

Riko Novak, Viljem Pšeničny

Abstract

This article discusses the importance of a company’s legal form for the process of internationalisation using a sample of 1577 Slovenian companies. We refer to previous studies and on the basis of additional statistical data evaluate whether the choice of corporate legal structure influences a company’s ability to compete internationally. In the domestic market, most companies operate as limited liability companies; this is also the most frequent legal form in which companies enter foreign markets. We conclude that the form by itself does not influence the decision to go international.

Key words: dynamic companies, dynamic entrepreneurship, internationalisation, legal form

Žan Oplotnik, Mateja Finžgar

Abstract

The purpose of an article is to compare systems of fiscal decentralization in EU member states according to selected quantitative criteria and European Charter of Local Self-Government principles. The results show that a higher number of lower levels of government usually indicate a greater share of local finance within the total public finance, however, this finding does not confirm the inverse link. Even though the structure of expenditures in EU countries is similar, the shares of funds for the implementation of individual tasks differ significantly. On average, the countries allocate most funds to education, social security, healthcare, administration and political systems, with only a quarter of the countries recording the same or higher amounts of revenues than expenditures. Most of the countries still cover the existing deficit either through transfers from the central to lower levels of government or through equalization schemes or borrowing, which otherwise represents a departure from one of the basic principles of the Charter, which stipulates that financial resources must be commensurate with the responsibilities of local self-government.

Keywords: fiscal decentralization, international comparison, EU-27,  local financing, local self-government, local expenditures

Correspondence address: Žan Oplotnik, Ph.D., associate professor of finance and international economics at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, Razlagova 14, SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Correspondence address: Mateja Finžgar, Ph.D. student at the University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business, Razlagova 14, SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Oplotnik Žan, Finžgar Mateja. EU MEMBER STATES AND FISCAL DECENTRALIZATION– EMPIRICAL COMPARISON. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.6, no.3:38-64, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2013-no3-art03

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Marjan Malešič

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The early debates on civil-military relations were limited to the relations between the military and the state whereas contemporary studies encompass the military, state and political institutions, and civil society (the public). The article deals with two elements of the triad, namely the relationship between the military and the public, and it deals with the following concepts: marginalization of the military in contemporary society, public trust in the military and public support of the military in terms of missions performed, provision of financial and human resources, and development projects. The article brings about a comparative analysis and a typology of countries reflecting the attitude of the public towards the military.

Key words: civil-military relations, military, public, indifference, trust, social distance

Marjan Malešič is a Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) and a Head of Defence Research Centre at the Institute of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana. His recent teaching and research areas are environmental security, security policy, crisis management, and public opinion on security. Malešič served as a Vice-Dean responsible for research at FSS (2007-2011) and as a Chairman of European Research Group on Military and Society (ERGOMAS; 2000-2002). He is a member of EU’s COST Domain Committee for ‘Individuals, Societies, Cultures and Health’.

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Malešič Marjan . THE CONTEMPORARY MILITARY:  BETWEEN PUBLIC INDIFFERENCE AND TRUST. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.5, no.3:21-40, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2012-no3-art02

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Borut Rončević, Nadja Damij 

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Rončević  Borut, Damij Nadja. Steering Innovation and Change in Complex Societies. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.4, no.3:5-25, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2011-no3-art01

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Alenka Pandiloska Jurak  

Dolores Modic 

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Modic Dolores. Corporate social responsibility and the role of the State. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.1, no.3:7-42, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2008-no3-art01

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Donald E. Fuller                                       

Nik Čavlovič[1], Vesna Jug[2]

Abstract

Since the emergence of the Dark Triad/Dark Tetrad personality constructs, a growing body of literature has suggested a common core underlying socially aversive behaviors. With a multitude of diverse explanations on the horizon, the literature has become ambiguous and vague within the context of the dark personality framework, warranting further clarity. A scoping literature review was conducted by electronically searching five databases, yielding 12 articles included in the investigation. The results support the notion that the field of dark personality traits can progress from factorial trait labels toward a perspective where aversive traits are seen as emergent from interactions between individual components. These traits manifest as the most prominent candidate for the dark core, the Dark Factor of Personality (D), which encompasses the general tendency of malevolent characters in normal populations. The most notable measures in this context are the HEXACO model, with an emphasis on the Honesty-Humility dimension, and the D70, a set of items providing the most comprehensive representation of D. It is concluded that manifested socially aversive behaviors, accompanied by beliefs that serve as justifications, parallel two main components: the Antagonism component (promoting disutility for others) and the Emotional component (deficits in affective empathy).

Keywords: Dark Personality Core, Dark Factor of Personality, Dark Triad, Dark Tetrad, HEXACO Honesty-Humility

Anja Kuder[1], Erna Žgur[2]

Abstract

Pallister Killian syndrome is a rare genetic disease, the 12p chromosome is defective. People with Pallister Killian syndrome have problems in all areas of functioning. Intellectual deficits and associated diseases are common. Just as the deficits are permanent, so is the help that a person with Pallister Killian syndrome will need throughout life. Informing the parents about the diagnosis often means giving them less favourable news. Parents receive information about the diagnosis from medical professionals, and then they have to familiarise themselves with the disease, confront it and live with it. The article presents how a girl's mother coped with the diagnosis of Pallister Killian syndrome, who offered her the most support and what she missed the most in the process of coping with the diagnosis. The research found that in this early period, systemic support from various health service and treatment providers, as well as help in asserting the rights she was entitled to due to her child's diagnosis, were most missed by the mother.

Keywords: Pallister Killian syndrome, learning about the diagnosis

[1] Anja Kuder, MSc. is a special education teacher at Elementary School narodnega heroja Rajka Hrastnik. Contact address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kuder Anja, Žgur  Erna. A MOTHER'S EXPERIENCE OF FACING THE DIAGNOSIS OF PALLISTER KILLIAN SYNDROME. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.17:7-20,

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 Milan Ambrož[1], Mirjam Gartner[2] 

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to reveal the factors that define the change or continuity of lifestyle of older adults after retirement. Grounded theory was the basis for examining the attitudes and experiences of 9 semi-structured interviews. Analysing the interviews, "life satisfaction" was set as a major category followed by four sub-categories: "social relations", "activity changes and slows down", the meaning of life", and "healthy lifestyle". The participants in the study have life satisfaction as the main goal. They associate it with quality social relations with family and significant others and replacing or adding new activities to their lifestyle.

Slowing down the pace of their actions enables enough time to think about the meaning of life and can lead to a healthy and successful life. However, changes following retirement can negatively influence participants' life satisfaction or even push them to a negative view of life in old age. Therefore, the study suggests that older adults should plan for changes in their lifestyle after retirement to preserve life satisfaction and lead a healthy and satisfying life in old age. 

Keywords: Life satisfaction, Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Organization, Social relations, meaning of life, Activities 

 [1] Dr. Milan Ambrož, professor emeritus, ECM, Maribor, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ambrož Milan, Gartner Mirjam. LIFESTYLE CHANGES OF OLDER ADULTS AND SATISFACTION WITH LIFE. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.16:6-30,

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Linah Mahlahla[1], Kunle Oparinde[2]

Abstract

The inability to attract, attain and retain talented employees that perform effectively which in turn intensifies service delivery challenges across City Councils in Zimbabwe has remained a main challenge facing Masvingo City Council. This study examined the management practices that can be employed by the City Council to improve on employee retention. The study adopted a quantitative research approach using questionnaires administered to a total of 67 professionals at the City Council. Responses were captured and analysed using SPSS. Statistical tests were used to test 5 hypotheses which were formulated for the various sections of the study. Findings indicated that management practices have an impact on employee retention at the Council level. It was further revealed that there is a strong relationship between the implementation of talent management and retention strategies at Masvingo City Council. The study recommended that the City Council should provide employees with opportunities to empower them, promotion and growth opportunities, sufficient training, and development, revised and improved personnel policies, and incentives for outstanding performance.

Keywords: Management practices, talent, performance, management, employee, retention

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Mahlahla Linah, Oparinde Kunle . EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE RETENTION AT A SELECTED CITY COUNCIL IN ZIMBABWE. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.15:225-241,

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Lara Hodej, Milena Košak Babuder

Abstract

The ultimate criterion of reading literacy is reading comprehension. In order for the reader to comprehend what he or she is reading, the reader must have a positive attitude toward reading. The reader must understand the content of the text and the reading process itself. Reading technique must be automated, and the reader must understand and use various reading strategies. In this paper, we present the relationship between reading fluency, reading anxiety, reading comprehension, and reading learning strategies before and after the implementation of the metacognitive reading strategies instructional program. The program involved 9 students with learning difficulties from 5th grade elementary school. We find a statistically significant negative correlation between reading fluency and reading comprehension before the implementation of the program. There is also a tendency for positive correlation between knowledge of metacognitive reading strategies and reading comprehension, but due to the insufficient number of students involved, we were unable to prove statistical significance. The correlations of other elements of reading literacy differ from what would be expected based on the results of previous research with neurotypical students, so we emphasize the importance of reading literacy research with students with learning difficulties.

Keywords: learning difficulties, reading anxiety, reading comprehension, reading fluency, reading learning strategies.

Agnes Gering Belawing [1], Ariesta Heksarini [2]*, Dio Caisar Darma [3]

Abstract

Objects and subjects of the world tourism sector need to be developed, so that not only improve the economy but also break down social values, cultural communities, to the symbol of the progress of a region. This study discusses community assessments in Samarinda City consisting of 132 respondents on the development of tourism in Samarinda City. This assessment uses the guideline 6 assessment variables commonly used to assess tourism potential or development in Samarinda City. The six variables are security, coolness, order, service and friendliness, uniqueness of beauty, and attractiveness or experience. Each variable uses a 5 parameter size which is a question of tourism conditions in Samarinda City. Referring to the study findings, we state that the potential of tourism objects in Samarinda City can be said to be "moderate". Seeing the numbers and qualifications means that the tourist area in Samarinda City has been categorized as capable of competing in the tourism industry both in Indonesia and the world. Samarinda City is the capital center of the East Kalimantan Province (Indonesia), because of that there needs to be attention from various groups to form progress from various aspects.

Key words: Perception; Community; Tourism conditions; Samarinda

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Gering Belawing Agnes, Heksarini Ariesta, Caisar Darma Dio. COMMUNITY PERCEPTION FROM TOURISM: EXAMPLE OF SAMARINDA CITY. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.13, no.3:55-67, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2020-no3-art4

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Saša Zupan Korže [1]

Abstract

The fourth Industrial revolution has affected all disciplines, economies and industries. Technology, the key enabler for Industry 4.0, also has a tremendous influence on tourism. The purpose of the study is to explore how the concept of Industry 4.0 has been embraced by tourism. Even though academics have paid an increased attention to the concept of Industry 4.0 in the last few years, the scholarly research on Tourism 4.0 remains at a preliminary stage. This is an exploratory type of paper with a descriptive presentation of results. Data were collected from secondary sources and processed by using the method of content analysis. Findings reveal, firstly, different use of the term Tourism 4.0 among governments, tourism policy makers, practitioners and scholars; secondly, tourism stakeholders have already widely implemented the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution that are suitable for designing tourism services. The study supports the Tourism 4.0 to become a global paradigm and contributes to the body of literature on technological changes in tourism.

Keywords: Industry 4.0, Tourism 4.0, technology, new paradigm

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Korže  Saša Zupan. FROM INDUSTRY 4.0 TO TOURISM 4.0. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.12, no.3:29-52, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2019-no3-art3

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Dereje Ajbie, Matiwos Abi, Abdela Kossa, Yohannes Teffera

Abstract

Agricultural commodities play an important role in development. But traditional commodity trading, based on exporting produce in bulk at low prices, limits the profits margin from these products flows to producers in developing countries. Thus, the objective of this study is to assess the marketing opportunities and challenges of branded agricultural products in selected districts of north Shoa Zone. Qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. Measures of central tendency such as mean, standard deviation are employed to interpret the data. The study result proved that, availability of information about market opportunity, inadequacy of benefits obtained from the brand, and packaging practice is highest in Minjar and Arerti, while adequacy of market size is better in Debre-Sina. Problems and challenges associated with market information, warehouse, finance, raw material, expert support, infrastructure, and production and selling space were highest in Mahal-Meda and Debre-Sina, Thus, creating more market linkage strengthening the cooperatives is crucial to help the farmer exploit the benefit of improved price and marketing.

Key words: Agricultural, product, brand, challenge and opportunity.

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Antonio Ajbie, Matiwos Abi, Abdela Kossa, Yohannes Teffera . ASSESSMENT OF MARKETING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF BRANDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS: THE CASE OF NORTH SHOA ZONE. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.11, no.3:67-97, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2018-no3-art4

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Vesna Štager

Abstract

Stress in accounting is popular in the area of research for many researchers in the fields of Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Health and Medicine. A significant part of empirical research has been focused on the analysis of the relationships between different individual and organizational stress factors on the job, including the effects of stress on the job. In the paper, we are showing an overview of the key concepts in the field of stress in accounting, covering organizational and personal stress factors in accounting. The emphasis is on the review of the health problems caused by stress in accounting, including a brief review of the psychological cost of stress. The theoretical overview of current empirical research in the world can be a basis for further empirical research of stress in accounting in Slovenia.

Keywords: stress in accounting, organizational and personal factors, health consequences, psychological costs

Aleksandar Čorni

Abstract

The article tries to explore the practical application of the soft law, in concrete terms, the documents adopted by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, referring to the models of participation of national minorities in public life in the case of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The objective of the research was to assess the legal and political grounds for functioning national minority councils as participation and consultative mechanisms, scope of responsibilities and capacities in relation to their effectiveness and impact and to identify relevant good practices on such mechanisms. The political and decision-making structures in Bosnia and Herzegovina demonstrated lack of actual commitment to the realization of the rights of minorities referring to participation in decision-making processes. Bearing in mind formal position within parliaments, visibility, and a significant promotional capacity for presence in the public sphere, the councils on national minorities may represent a significant body and channel for the minority – majority dialogue. However, at the moment, the national minority councils’ capacity to ensure participation of national minorities in Bosnian political life and their influence in decision-making process remains insufficient. In general, the consultative mechanisms, within their mandated responsibilities, have had insignificant and minimal impact on the practical, political and legislative segment.

Key words: The OSCE Lund Recommendations, Councils of National Minorities in Bosnia.

Jurka Lepičnik Vodopivec, Darja Žikovšek

Abstract

For children and their parents, starting kindergarten is an important turning point in life. In this period, it is important that parents, prior starting kindergarten, have a quality consultation with the kindergarten’s pedagogue. With his/hers professional knowledge he/she is competent enough to carry out an education counselling interview with parents of preschool children. Through an education counselling interview, a pedagogue presents all aspects of the problem connected with the start of kindergarten, as well as the optimal way of confronting this event. Hereinafter, we present the results of the research which intention was to study the process, contents, and meaning of introductory education counselling interviews with parents. Further, we wanted to establish the pedagogues’ role in Slovenian kindergartens regarding the integration of a child in kindergarten. We obtained an insight in problems that occur during pedagogues’ work directly in practice and stressed proposals which could better their position. Based on the analysis of data gained by interviewing pedagogues employed in Slovenian kindergartens, we found out that the pedagogues’ role regarding the integration of children in kindergartens is not well known yet.

Key words: kindergarten, pedagogue, integration of a child in kindergarten

Rosana Grušovnik, Dejan Jelovac

Abstract

In this article, we will present an empirical account on management of intercultural differences. The focus will be on managerial dilemma how to achieve the company’s competitiveness with adaptation to market forces as well as to the cultural environment in which they operate. The contemporary companies in global economy need competent management with willingness, awareness, knowhow and skills to successfully communicate and operate across cultural borders. Because they are not visible on the surface, they represent an overlooked factor that can have an impact on the organisation’s success. In our qualitative empirical study on the sample of 28 managers from Slovenia, EU, and former Yugoslavia, we try to find out how their intercultural competences affect everyday business activities, whether the management is neglecting the impact of cultural factors, and whether the reason for such neglecting is the lack of intercultural competences. In the discussion and conclusion of the article listed are recommendations to managers and suggestions to academics for further exploration.

Keywords: business culture, organisational culture, cultural differences, intercultural competences, management.

Prof. Dr. Dejan Jelovac is Full Professor of organisational sciences and business ethics at School of Advanced Social Studies, Nova Gorica; Faculty of Media, Ljubljana and Catholic Institute - Faculty of Business Studies, Ljubljana; Faculty of Information Studies in Novo mesto; Slovenia; dejan.jelovac (at) gmail.com.

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Grušovnik Rosana, Jelovac Dejan. THE IMPACT OF MANAGERIAL MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCES ON COMPANY’S COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN GLOBAL ECONOMY. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.7, no.3:58-89, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2014-no3-art04

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Anita Maharani,Arya Hadi Dharmawan, Eriyatno Iin Mayasar

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the roles that have an influence on the Family-Owned Enterprise (FOE) succession. This issue is raised because of the transition phenomena that occur between generations of the FOE, is interesting to study. Transition within the meaning of the Family Owned Enterprise is business continuity between generations. Gender aspects, was appointed as one of the problems in this study because gender is related to the sustainability of the Family-Owned Enterprise, among others because of aspects of the approach. Aspects of leadership became one of the problems in this research because it has relevance to the sustainability of the Family-Owned Enterprise, among others because of aspects of decision making. The aspects of entrepreneurship was appointed as one of the problems (because they have a relationship with the Family-Owned Enterprise continuity, partly because aspects of entrepreneurial orientation). This research will focus on all three roles at the level of Small and Medium Enterprises and Medium Enterprises. Literatures used in this study includes: Unified System, Sustainable Family, Dynamics Triangular. This research method is qualitative, and the approach is inductive-deductive. Information in this research will be conducted in four companies, namely small and medium enterprises and medium enterprises engaged in rice distribution.

Keywords: succession, roles, leadership, gender, entrepreneurship, family owned enterprise, continuity

Anita Maharani - Program Studi Manajemen, Universitas Paramadina, Jakarta;

Arya Hadi Dharmawan - Departemen FEMA, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Bogor

Eriyatno Iin Mayasari - Program Studi Manajemen, Universitas Paramadina, Jakarta, PSP3, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Bogor

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Maharani Anita, Dharmawan Arya Hadi, Mayasari Eriyatno Iin. ANALYSES OF FAMILY OWNED ENTERPRISE’S CONTINUITY (CASE STUDY OF FOUR FAMILY OWNED ENTERPRISE IN JAKARTA). Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.6, no.3:65-74, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2013-no3-art04

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Tomáš Šoltés

Abstract

Is Slovakia competitive within the European area? Since other European countries represent the main and direct competitors of Slovak republic, this paper analyzes the competitive position of Slovak republic from the view of 4 competitiveness measures. It takes into consideration two competitiveness indices prepared by renowned international organizations active in the field of national competitiveness measurement (WEF, IMD), as well as two characteristics identified by most theoretical and practical approaches to be the most suitable measures of a country’s competitiveness – GDP growth and productivity. Based on these 4 measures, the paper presents a simple ranking of Slovak republic for each of the measures.

Key words: competitiveness position, measures

Tomáš Šoltés is a internal PhD student at the Department of Regional Sciences and Management at the Faculty of Economics, Technical University in Košice, Slovakia (tomas.soltes (at) tuke.sk)

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Šoltés Tomáš . COMPETITIVENESS POSITION OF SLOVAK REPUBLIC - VARIOUS MEASURES COMPARISON. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.5, no.3:41-64, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2012-no3-art03

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Michaela Bátorová

Melissa Steyn

Boris Bukovec

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Bukovec Boris. Integration of various quality control models in organization. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.2, no.3:37-57, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2009-no3-art03

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Matej Makarovič

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Makarovič Matej. Patterns of Political Participation in Europe. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.1, no.3:43-62, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2008-no3-art02

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Ivanka Bider Petelin[1], Martina Ozbič[2]

Abstract

Several authors claim that literacy competences and early reading abilities are correlated. Following the example of foreign and domestic established instruments or tools, developed to assess the preliteracy competence of children aged 5-7, a new Slovenian test of preliteracy competence (PPZ) have been developed. In this study we analyze the correlations between the early reading abilities, assessed with the test of early reading abilities (Jurišić, 2001), and the preliteracy competence, assessed with the instrument PPZ. The analysis was conducted on 307 children aged 5 to 7. The regression analysis showed that the abilities of phoneme deletion, identification of the first sound, phoneme analysis, recalling the words on a certain phoneme and the ability to discriminate similar phonemes gave the greatest predictive values for success in early reading abilities.

Keywords: preliteracy competence, dyslexia, early detection

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Petelin Ivanka Bider, Ozbič Martina. ASSESMENT OF PRELITEARACY COMPETENCE IN CHILDREN AGED 5-7 AND EARLY READING ABILITIES . Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.18:247-268,

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Đorđe Nadrljanski[1], Mila Nadrljanski[2], Mira Pavlinović[3]

Abstract

This paper explores some of the issues related to media convergence, with a particular emphasis on what it means for the field of communication sciences. In technological terms, media convergence involves integration and interoperability, the merging of computer networks, information and communication technologies, and digital forms of information that are mutually adaptable and accessible through “intelligent” platforms, applications, and devices. The processes that facilitate media convergence are shaped to be applied in technical, economic, and social practices, as well as cultural values, in ways that digital media are produced and used for communicating science, politics, culture, and so on. Media convergence aims to create a highly successful media environment by transitioning to digital platforms, high-speed computer networks, and fast internet connectivity.

Keywords: media, convergence, computer networks.

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Nadrljanski Đorđe, Nadrljanski Mila, Pavlinović Mira. TRANSFORMATION OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.17:20-27,

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Živa Jakšić Ivačič[1], Milena Košak Babuder[2]

Abstract

Adjustments to the academic process are one of the most crucial factors that enable students with special educational needs (SEN) to succeed in higher education. They can also be viewed as positive discrimination, enabling students with SEN to fully participate in their studies and achieve their educational goals. Students with SEN can be as successful in their studies as their peers without SEN, provided that higher-education teaching staff adjust the academic process. However, willingness to adjust in the academic process is also influenced by teachers’ attitudes toward and provision of adjustments. Research shows that the more positive higher-education teacher' attitudes toward adjustments are, the greater their willingness to adapt the academic process. In the present study, we investigated the attitudes of higher-education teaching staff involved in the teaching process at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, towards adjustments in the academic process for different groups of students with SEN. We found that higher-education teaching staff have a positive attitude towards adjustments in the academic process for all groups of students with SEN, but there is a greater reluctance to adapt the academic process for students with emotional and behavioural problems, blind and visually impaired students, and students with speech and language disorders.

Key words: Higher education; teachers’ attitudes; adjustment; students with special educational needs; inclusion; accessibility

Bright Mukwedeya[1], Maxwell Mudhara[2]

Abstract

Life satisfaction within various contexts remains an important subject for both policymakers and researchers. This importance emanates from the view that life satisfaction is an enduring indicator of both social and economic stability in a country. The study examined the level of life satisfaction and the factors influencing such levels. The impetus for conducting the study was derived from the growing significance of the subject of life satisfaction as well as the existence of a research gap for similar studies in the Zimbabwean context. The data were gathered from 200 randomly selected youths living in rural parts of Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe. The analyses of demographics, social-economic characteristics and the level of life satisfaction were conducted using descriptive statistics. The factors affecting life satisfaction were estimated using an ordered logit regression model. The results showed that life satisfaction levels among the youth in the study were generally low and differed according to the demographic and social-economic characteristics of the respondents. In the regression analysis, the variables that predicted life satisfaction included the level of education, dependency ratio, government programmes, access to credit, type of livelihood strategy, food security status, utility, and intrinsic value. For improved life satisfaction, the study recommends that the government implements interventions that focus on addressing issues affecting accessibility and availability of food. Furthermore, the government should improve access to basic needs such as credit facilities, education and agricultural programmes.

Keywords: Agriculture, life satisfaction, rural, youth, unemployment

Victor H Mlambo

Abstract

The paper examines African development through the lens of the dependency theory. It asks if Africa is still socio-economically and politically dependent on its former colonisers. Employing a qualitative research approach, where a literature review was undertaken, the paper reveals that indeed, Africa is still very much dependent on former colonisers for its political and economic direction.  Additionally, Africa has failed to break free from colonial domination not only because African leaders have become complacent with the status quo but because of the unorthodox intervention by former colonisers in the affairs of Africa. Consolidating the spirit of Pan-Africanism will contribute towards Africa breaking free of colonial chains.

Keywords: Dependency; Africa, Growth; Colonisation

Ph.d. Victor H Mlambo, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg, School of Public Management, Governance & Public Policy, South Africa

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Mlambo Victor H. REVISITING AFRICA’S UNDER-DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE LENS OF THE DEPENDENCY THEORY. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol., no.:428-445,

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Braz Mojca [1], Gorenc Mateja [2]

Abstract

Nowadays, the demands in sport are higher than they used to be, which is mainly due to a greater involvement of media and sponsors in the sporting events. The purpose of this paper is to present the factors that affect the athlete’s performance in sport during their studies. We conducted a survey among 112 Slovenian athletes. The research has found that an athlete’s performance in sport when leading a dual - sport and academic – career, is affected by personal factors (abilities, interests, previous academic achievements, motivation) and the characteristics of the study programme (complexity, study load, possible adjustments).

Key words: performance in sport, student-athlete status, career in sports, student athlete, personality factors

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Braz Mojca, Gorenc Mateja. FACTORS INFLUENCING AN ATHLETE’S  PERFORMANCE WHILE HAVING A DUAL CAREER . Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.13, no.3:68-87, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2020-no3-art5

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Heran Ejara[1], Nega Jibat[2]

Abstract

Adoption is a childcare and protection measure that enables an unaccompanied child to benefit from a substitute and permanent family care; it can be either domestic or inter-country. This study examined perceptions and practices of domestic adoption in Adama City in Oromia/Ethiopia. Interviews and document review were used in gathering information. Six (6) adoptive parents and thirteen (13) other community members participated in in-depth interviews and six (6) key informant interviews were made with staffs of three adoption agencies. Narrative analysis technique was employed. The study reveals that people’s perception towards adoption practice, adoptive parents and children is mixed; it could be positive and encouraging or negative and discouraging. Personal, religious and moral reasons are major sources of justification for those who adopt children whereas few of them centrally focus on meeting needs and interests of the child. Fear of property inheritance by the adoptive child in the future is the most important factor for people who refrain from adopting children. Banning inter-country adoption by the government of Ethiopia as of January 2018 while there are sizable children in need of substitute and permanent family care proves the necessity of cultivating domestic adoption practices and revitalizing Guddifachaa which is customary alternative childcare practice originated among the Oromo and widely accepted across the country.

Kewords: Domestic adoption, Guddifachaa, Adoptive parents, Adoptive children, Adama

Antonio Frian, Fransiska Mulyani

Abstract

Millennial generation workforce is a new emerging generation and soon will become dominant workforce in Indonesia. Sadly, millennial generation has high turnover intention in Indonesia. Millennial employee turnover intention is a new problem for human resources because millennial employee has different characteristic compare to its predecessor. Therefore, to resolve millennial employee turnover, the analysis for the affecting factors is necessary. Recently, we found other factors in general generation such as salary and compensation, perceived alternative employment opportunity, employee development system, and employee involvement may affect the millennial employee turnover intention. In this study, to find out the other factors, we conducted a research especially in Indonesia. Data tested by using factor analysis and the results of multiple regression analysis indicated that millennial employee turnover intention significantly affected by perceived alternative employment opportunity and employee development system. The implications of these findings are discussed.

Keyword: millenials, turnover intention, perceived alternative job, employee development system, salary and compensation, involvement

Antonio Frian is the student of Magister Management Program in Bina Nusantara University, Indonesia ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Črtomir Bitenc, Maša Serec

Abstract

Even though stimulation and sensation seeking, which are typical for high-risk athletes, have been closely linked to high physical courage, little is known about physical courage of high-risk athletes. The purpose of this study was to examine physical courage among high- and non-risk athletes. The convenience sampling was used to reach both groups of the athletes. An anonymous online questionnaire was sent to the Faculty of Sport, several sport clubs and online sport forums in Slovenia. A total of 101 high-risk and 79 non-risk athletes filled out The Physical Courage Questionnaire and The Social Desirability Scale. In addition, important demographic characteristics were obtained. Results showed that high-risk athletes have a higher level of physical courage (F=6.304, p=0.013), and that male athletes are physically more courageous than female athletes (F=4.353, p=0.038). The interaction between gender and the risk of a given sport discipline had a significant effect on physical courage (F=4.936, p=0.028): in the non-risk athlete group female athletes reported being less physically courageous than male athletes, whereas high-risk female athletes scored similarly high on the physical courage scale as high-risk male athletes. Implications and limitations of the research study are discussed.

Keywords: athletes; high-risk athletes; high-risk sports; gender differences; physical courage

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Crtomir Bitenc, Masa Serec. PHYSICAL COURAGE IN HIGH- AND NON-RISK ATHLETES. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.10, no.3:57-69, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2017-no3-art4

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Matjaž Duh, Jerneja Herzog, Andreja Švec

Abstract

In the present article the significance and the role of art appreciation are dealt with. The ways and procedures of developing art appreciation of pupils in primary school are presented. With the support of the procedure of gradual uncovering of an artwork, in which two different methods were employed, namely increasing the sharpness and fragmentary image, the response and experience of 14 – 15 years old pupils were investigated in this study. In this, focus was on the examination of appropriateness of the procedures according to the type of the selected artworks. The procedures were examined on two sets, namely on a set of artworks with realistically depicted motifs and on a set of abstract paintings. We have found the selected procedures were to a certain extent more appropriate for dealing with realistic motifs, and to a lesser extent for abstract motifs. For pupils it is more difficult to accept an unknown, alien image, they much more easily identify themselves with recognisable forms and motifs. The latter motivate and inspire them more; they activate communication and in consequence raise the level of the development of art appreciation.

Key Words: art appreciation, communication, artworks, methods of developing art appreciation.

Dana Mesner Andolšek, Anja Jerković

Abstract

Purpose of this article is dedicated to addressing innovation from a person – organization point of view where the focus is on the individual and his competencies in the innovation process. Our study focuses on skills that an individual needs to successfully design new innovative ideas. The analysis includes samples from 17 countries and more than 70000 respondents. The results show that social competence, together with work, active and cognitive competence, is very important in creating innovative ideas of employees in the organization.

Key words: innovation, process of innovation, active, work, cognitive and social skills of an individual

Dana Mesner Andolšek is associate Professor of Sociology at Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) as well as researcher at the Institute of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana (Slovenia). She delivers courses in Theory of Organization, Knowledge management, Organizational culture and Practical courses.

Anja Jerković, Bachelor degree in Human resource Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana

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Mesner Andolsek Dana, Anja  Jerkovic. THE COMPETENCIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL IN THE CREATION OF NEW IDEAS IN THE ORGANIZATION. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.8, no.3:84-105, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2015-no3-art04

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Andrej Kovačič

Abstract

Despite the abundance of different theories there is little agreement on the suitable model that would explain how influence in advertising works. Historically, theoretical models have moved from including solely rational components towards including emotional components and from focusing on sequential processing towards hierarchy free processing models. Based on the existing literature, several most representative models are presented, described and evaluated. In a quest to explain a broader view on advertising influence we introduced the ACTION model (an acronym for Aim, Connection, Techniques, Identity, Opportunity and Numerous). Advantages, suggestions for future research and a critical discussion of using this model are further discussed.

Keywords: ACTION, influence, advertising, model.

Tomaž Vec

Abstract

The results of increasing number of studies show the importance of cooperation between parents and school. However, in practice such cooperation in general does not provide information about an individual child due to insufficient knowledge of those institutions as regards establishing cooperative relationship. The issue is in particular emphasised by parents of children with emotional, behavioural and social problems/disorders. These parents are due to lack of motivation and dysfunction recognisable as “heavy partners” of the cooperation. Firstly, the paper presents the benefits and obstacles in partnership with parents in general. In the following basic elements of establishing a quality partnership with parents of children with emotional, behavioural and social problems/disorders are underlined. Finally, as a special kind of work a model of group work with these parents as only one possible form of a good work with them is presented.

Keywords: parents and school partnership, involvement, emotional, behavioural and social difficulties/disorders, group work

Ph.D. Tomaž Vec, spec. psych. coun. is an assistant professor and researcher at the University of Ljubljana (Faculty of Education), email: tomaz.vec(at)pef.uni-lj.si

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Vec Tomaž. PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS AND PRACTICAL MODEL OF GROUP WORK WITH PARENTS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIOURAL AND SOCIAL DIFFICULTIES/DISORDERS. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.6, no.3:75-91, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2013-no3-art05

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Dejan Jelovac, Matjaž Maške

Abstract

The present article reports on the results of a quantitative empirical survey of leadership styles of Slovenian entrepreneurs, owners and/or founders of SMEs. The study aimed to answer the following research question: Which leadership style enhances the success of a leader’s organisation? On the basis of the existing literature, we hypothesised that the transformational leadership style is likely to increase the effectiveness and success of a business. We also hypothesised that Slovenian entrepreneurial leaders used the transformational leadership style to a greater extent than the transactional leadership style. The survey was conducted using the self-reported Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire on a sample of 100 entrepreneurial leaders from the entire territory of Slovenia. The results suggest that Slovenian leaders use transformational leadership more than transactional. The use of transformational leadership was correlated with increased self-reported effectiveness of their organisation. The article concludes with a discussion on the impact of transformational leadership on enhancing the effectiveness of Slovenian business. Implications for future research are discussed.

Keywords: entrepreneur, leader, transformational leadership, transactional leadership, effectiveness.

Peter Horváth, Jaroslav Mihálik 

Director of the Institute of Social Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Trnava, Slovakia

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Horváth Peter, Mihálik Jaroslav . SMER-SD and FIDESZ: The National Interests and Populism in the 2010 Parliamentary Elections. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.4, no.2:44-61, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2011-no2-art02

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Sonja Risteska 

Abstract

Four years have passed since Macedonia got the candidacy status from the EU and it still waits to start the negotiations for full membership. This period has been full with events which influenced Macedonia’s development and caused the prolonged waiting of the much anticipated negotiations. The events went from a promising start in 2005 with the candidacy status, through acting as a ‘spoiled child’ in 2008 to positive performance and dedication to the reform processes in 2009. The country did not use well the incentive given at the European Summit in 2005 (the candidacy status) and passed the opportunity to get an early date for starting the negotiations with the EU in the following years (2007, 2008). With internal and external pressure, in 2009 the authorities started to work on the reforms. The EC acknowledges this positive trend, having in mind that the reforms are far from over. There are high expectations that the developments will produce positive EC Report this year and that the country will be rewarded with a recommendation of a date for starting the negotiations for full membership. Whether these expectations will materialize it remains to be seen on 14^th of October when the report will be published.

Severine M. Rugumamu

Ali Askerov 

Pule, Kereng Gilbert[1]

Abstract

This qualitative case study explores the evolving landscape of a comprehensive Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) institution, highlighting the complexities of online teaching and learning. This study uses an interpretive research paradigm, seeking to comprehend the views of instructors who are teaching online. The study involved six lecturers and six e-tutors who were purposively selected based on their online experience. Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory was selected as the theoretical model for this study as it presents an inclusive perspective on the various levels of impact that are likely going to shape the learning environment, which suits an online format. The results highlight that if technology is successfully integrated into online teaching with the bonus of a strong lecturer/e-tutor presence and weekly online lessons, student engagement and learning outcomes are significantly increased. In addition, lifelong learning and addressing the digital divide are essential to provide each student with equal education opportunities. The implications of the study are that ODeL institutions are required to constantly innovate and invest in both technological infrastructure and pedagogical training to try to meet the changing needs of students who now operate in a digital learning world.

Keywords: online pedagogy, digital transformation, technology integration, online platforms, learning modalities.

Xolani Thusi[1], Nokukhanya N. Jili[2]

Abstract

The National Treasury, together with the Provincial Treasurers, are the custodians of public finances and they are responsible for budgeting for the national and provincial government departments. Currently, they are facing a major battle to rescue the public sector from the over bloated public wage bill and debt that is growing at a faster pace each day and bearing serious consequences on service delivery. This has the potential to cripple the public sector in the Republic of South Africa. The mandate of the South African government is to provide effective and sustainable public service delivery to ensure uninterrupted access of goods and services to the occupants of the country, the public wage bill and debt has overcrowded public service delivery and limited funds are used to fund the wage bill and to service the debts. This paper seeks to determine the strategies that could be employed by the government to ensure the sustainability of public service delivery. Sustainability of public service delivery is crucial in South Africa; hence it has higher levels of inequality, higher unemployment rate and more citizens live below the poverty line and depending on the government for basic services provision. South African government cannot have limited funds and higher burden of citizens who are dependent on the state, such bloated wage bill and debt must be dealt with according to prioritise service provision.

 Keywords: Government, Public debt, Service delivery, Wage bill

Mira Pavlinović[1]

Abstract

This paper addresses the proposal of a student education program for the digitization of media and communication and methods that explore the relationship between communication and digital forms of media. As digital technology permeates all aspects of life, traditional media and analogue culture are transformed into new and complex interrelationships. Digital cultures combine theory and reflection with practice and creation. Digital studies and digital humanities help prepare students for careers in cultural institutions such as academic libraries and museums and provide educators with tools to prepare students for the demands of the 21st century. Digital studies prepare students for every aspect of modern life requiring new literacy skills in understanding and using digital technologies. The program is designed for students who develop their careers in academic circles where education in the field of digitization of the humanities and the history of books and media are increasingly valued. The basic concept of the proposed studies is based on new media studies, internet studies, digital methods, digital sociology, data studies, digital culture, software content, digitized infrastructure studies.

Keywords: digitization, media, communication, education

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Pavlinović Mira. STUDY MODEL: MEDIA DIGITIZATION AND COMMUNICATION. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.16:56-72,

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Djordje Nadrljanski[1], Irena Masce[2], Mira Pavlinovic[3]

Abstract

The tasks of inspection and personnel management are mainly related to tasks connected with control: transport documents, loading and unloading of cargo, agency tariffs, etc. The goal of this research is the measurement of business creativity and the development of a creative organizational climate in the field of inspection and personnel management in maritime affairs. The research sample was picked from all inspection and personnel managers in the maritime sector and was identified by random extraction by the method of systematic sampling. The results of this research show that inspection and personnel management is largely dissatisfied with current organizational practices and are therefore relatively often focused on adopting modern approaches to improving the effectiveness of inspection and personnel management.

Keywords: inspection and personnel management tasks, maritime industry, working conditions, survey

Mateja Škabar, Matjaž Škabar

Abstract

 Corruption threatens the rule of law and the people's trust in the most important public institutions, it threatens political stability and social peace. Corruption lies at the core of organized crime, it spreads inequality, reduces trust in public institutions, undermines the principles of democracy and affects state fragility. Corruption is also the opposite of democracy, which represents freedom, equality, and the rule of law. Corruption affects the citizens’ political and economic behaviour as well as elections and the investors’ investment decisions. Corruption hinders the use of objective democratic criteria, which causes permanent damage in every society. The key cornerstones of preventing corruption are to establish monitoring mechanisms and to strengthen the cooperation within civil society by raising public awareness of corruption as well as by developing and pursuing anti-corruption policies.

Still, in the European Union an effective mechanism has yet to be established, which would allow a coherent monitoring of the situation and the assessment of the progress of anti-corruption policies.

Key words: corruption, history of corruption, causes and consequences of corruption

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Škabar Mateja, Škabar Matjaž. THE PHENOMENON OF CORRUPTION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol., no.:446-4,
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Katarina Rojko

Abstract

The transformation to Industry 4.0 increases the number of robots’ installations within the industry, which brings various concerns. The paper focuses on changes in manufacturing sector in the last decade, and on the expected future development. Based on analysis of official and publicly available data we expose the decreased number of jobs and a contracting share of manufacturing output within the industry. We also compared data on industrial robots’ shipments and labour productivity in manufacturing, to present negative correlation.

We are entering the so-called “robots stealing jobs period” and great shifts in industry ecosystem and society as a whole are happening. Implication of presented research is to increase awareness of some missed economic and also social goals of transformation to Industry 4.0, calling for new strategic directions for industry humanization and economic eligibility. For this reason, we believe the opportunities for further development in this field should be carefully examined and oriented toward more sustainable and human friendly industry transformation.

Keywords: industry transformation, industry robotization, social sustainability, manufacturing output, productivity in manufacturing;

Jubril Olayiwola Jawando[1], Adebimpe Adenugba[2]

Abstract

Globalization has continued to impose constraints on the ability of nation-states to control and regulate labour and working conditions effectively. In spite of the rigorous labour law system in Nigeria, the ideological hegemony of neo-liberalism has weakened the political will to regulate employment conditions and labour rights successfully. The growth in the number of multinational corporations has heightened insecurity and vulnerability for those workers employed by subcontractors. Relying on neo-liberal theory as it theoretical leaning, the paper examined work reorganisation and the constraints of standard labour practices in Nigerian Food and Beverage Sector. A total of 550 permanent and non-permanent workers were proportionately selected. Also, a total of 18 In-depth interviews were conducted among management, senior, junior staff, non-permanent workers and Trade union leaders across the sub-sectors. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and multivariate statistics, while qualitative data were content analysed. The study found that casualisation did not encourage best labour practices in the food and beverage industry. Casualisation and outsourcing affected workers’ right to pension and gratuity benefits of non-permanent workers than permanent workers in both sectors. There was significant relationship between work reorganisation[r=0.29, df (224): P<.01] and decent work treatment of non-permanent staff in the beverage sub-sector Therefore, stakeholders should put effective monitoring mechanisms in place to enhance best labour practices in food and beverage industry.

Keywords: Work Reorganisation, Decent work, Job outsourcing, Casualisation, inhuman Treatment

Katarina Aman, Jerneja Herzog

Abstract

Following paper is a part of a bigger research in the field of didactics of art education and printmaking in primary school. Paper sums up a part of research that deals with feasibility of practising different printmaking techniques in the first triad of primary school. During our research we carried out lessons of art education with the same art field (printmaking) and the same motif (self-portrait). In the first part of the lessons, students learned about selected Slovenian printmakers and their works with the motif of self-portrait. We highlighted the importance of Slovenian art. Through artworks, they learned about printmaking techniques, art terms and motif of self-portrait. In the first part of the paper we present printmaking in primary school, printmaking techniques and operational goals concerning the field of art education, as dictated by the curriculum (Učni načrt, 2011). In the second part of the paper we present results of the survey in which students had to show preference for either printmaking technique or for motif of self-portrait. We also present short description of printmaking techniques that we performed in class. Results of the research show that, in the first triad, it is possible to perform the printmaking techniques that are presented in the curriculum and also techniques that are somewhat unknown and unusual, experimental. In most cases, students didn't have any problem understanding the technical process of making a matrix, understanding the print and the principle of mirror image.

Key Words: printmaking techniques, fine art, primary school, first triad

Katarina Aman, M.A., Department of Fine Art, Faculty of Education, University of Maribor, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Anita Maharani

Abstract

Classroom action research is a research of an on going process. It is not meant for producing exact conclusion, since classroom action research is an overview of what recently happened in a class. The effectiveness of classroom management depends on how lecturer design his or her teaching method, that also must compy with teaching requirement and curriculum that set up by the management of program. This research, is to define how students understand and able to deliver a correct definition of organizational behavior. This research conducted in Management Studies of Universitas Paramadina during mid exam, as an evaluation of two months or six meetings.

Keywords: classroom, research, undergraduate, organizational, behavior

Anita Maharani: Bina Nusantara University, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Anita Maharani. CLASSROOM RESEARCH: HOW DO UNDERGRATE STUDENTS DEFINE ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR?. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.10, no.3:70-78, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2017-no3-art5

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Zafer Aykanat, Tayfun Yıldız, Ali Kemal Çelik

Abstract

Smartphone dependence has been emerged as a crucial concern especially for young consumers along with rapid technological advances over the past decades. Better understanding the determinants of smartphone dependence on young consumers may be valuable to decrease compulsive smartphone use in the future. The main objective of this study is to examine the association between smartphone dependence and product features, brand name, product price, social influence and social needs using a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). For this purpose, a well-established survey was conducted to 411 university students in a north-eastern university of Turkey. The empirical evidence of the present study reveals that there exists a positive relationship between smartphone dependence and social influence and social needs. Results also suggest that product price has a negative impact on smartphone dependence. This study is most probably the first attempt to examine factors affecting smartphone dependence in this specific sample. The results of this study may add value to explain the key drivers of problematic smartphone use in emerging countries.

Keywords: smartphone, dependence, structural equation modeling, social influence, social needs, Turkey

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Zafer Aykanat, Yıldız Tayfun, Çelik Ali Kemal. A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ SMARTPHONE DEPENDENCE IN AN EMERGING COUNTRY. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.9, no.3:108-121, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2016-no3-art6

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Milena Košak Babuder

Abstract

The results of Slovene and foreign studies reveal the connection between literacy levels and the level of education, employment opportunities and consequent socio-economic status of individuals and families. Reading efficiency relating to reading comprehension is an important element of reading literacy performance. The findings of several authors indicate empirical evidence of the existence of deficits and poor reading comprehension in pupils living in poverty and stress the importance of offsetting deficits and developing reading comprehension. Results of both foreign and Slovene studies indicate that the program of reading comprehension should be implemented in this group of pupils.

In the article, we want to present effectiveness of the reading comprehension improvement program in pupils living in poverty. According to the findings of our research, in which we structured and implemented the reading comprehension program for pupils living in poverty with the Metacognitive-intersentential model of reading comprehension, the reading comprehension of the experimental group pupils who participated in the program improved compared to the control group pupils who did not participate in the program. Experimental group pupils also significantly improved correctness of their reading, their vocabulary and skills of verbal expression. When the program ended, we tested its efficiency by applied tests. The results on the manifest variables indicated that the program was good and efficient for pupils who live in poverty and experience reading comprehension problems.

Key words: poverty, literacy, reading comprehension problems, program of reading comprehension

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Kosak Babuder Milena. EFFICIENCY OF READING COMPREHENSION TRAINING IN PUPILS LIVING IN POVERTY. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.8, no.3:61-83, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2015-no3-art03

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Katja Rasic, Matjaz Mulej, and Vesna Cancer

Abstract

The paper attempts to integrate indicators of economic growth based on innovation, technology research, and knowledge with the indicators of quality of life. The research collected data at the macro-economic level from the Republic of Slovenia between 1990 and 2011 and empirically verified individual variables based on the quality of life and economic growth. The main purpose of the research was to conceptualize and empirically verify individual variables based on the quality of life and company success, using a sample of 288 economic companies at the micro-economic level. Their innovation–government mechanisms and innovation–innovative process show a strong correlation, while technology research, innovation, knowledge, and company’s success show a medium-strong correlation with the quality of life at the micro-economic level. Technology research, knowledge, and economic growth also show a strong correlation with the quality of life at the macro-economic level in the Republic of Slovenia. Company’s success and economic growth in the Republic of Slovenia have a positive effect on the quality of life. The scientific contribution is based on the application of the new QL-TRIK model that investigates how economic growth fuels quality of life through technology research, innovation, and knowledge.

Keywords: Economic growth, innovation, knowledge, technology research, quality of life.

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Rasic Katja, Matjaz Mulej, Cancer Vesna. MODELING THE QUALITY OF LIFE - ECONOMIC GROWTH FUELLED BY TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND KNOWLEDGE. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.7, no.3:104-131, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2014-no3-art06

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Matjaž Duh, Jerneja Herzog, Špela Ros

Abstract

A visual motif is an important component of an art project and is the thing initially detected in the visual art. A suitable introduction into visual motifs is provided by art education classes. A teacher can enable a successful execution of an art project to a pupil, only with a detailed introduction into visual motifs. These are not defined with the curriculum; instead, they are freely chosen by the teacher himself. The motifs should be more unusual, out of the ordinary, colourful and original. With the right approach and the selection of artworks, the teacher can develop artistic creativity in his pupils. At the same time, pupils can develop the ability for observation, critical analysis and evaluation of visual art.

In this article, a study is presented, whose purpose was to examine the preferences for visual motifs by gender and stratum of pupils on 4th level of primary school. The findings show the differences are more commonly reflected through gender, and less through stratum from which the pupils originate.

Keywords: visual art, preference for visual motifs, primary school, 10 years old pupils

Ph.D. Matjaž Duh is Associate professor at the University of Maribor, Faculty of Education, Koroška 160, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Jerneja Herzog, prof. art. edu. is Assistant at the University of Maribor, Faculty of Education, Koroška 160, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Špela Ros, prof. is a external expert of the University of Maribor, Faculty of Education, Koroška 160, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Duh Matjaž, Herzog Jerneja, Ros Špela. PREFERENCE FOR VISUAL MOTIFS IN FIRST GRADES OF PRIMARY SCHOOL. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.6, no.3:92-116, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2013-no3-art06

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Nevenka Podgornik

Abstract

In this article we study the concept of social exclusion from a point of view of social inequality that surpass the dimension of the material capital “to have” and that focus on the dimension of social capital, which is the position of individuals in society, their habitus. In other words, this is what determines the opportunities and possibilities of individuals for their integration, belonging, connection, acceptance, realization and social upward mobility. We understand and present the concept of social exclusion like the consequence of a small income, poverty, unemployment, lack of social security, isolation and anomie. In this article, we present the social and political responsibility for the phenomenon of social exclusion and its influence on the children’s educational and psychosocial achievements.

Key words: poverty, social exclusion, educational competences, psychosocial competences, youth’s social vulnerability, school leavers, educational system, parent’s formation, good school

M. Sci. Nevenka Podgornik, is an Assistant at the Faculty of Advanced Social Studies. Slovenia ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

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Podgornik Nevenka . THE ROLE OF POVERTY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION IN THE ACQUIREMENT OF EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL COMPETENCES OF CHILDREN. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.5, no.3:83-108, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2012-no3-art05

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Tomas Šoltés 

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Šoltés Tomas . Territorial competitiveness factors – different institutions' approaches and actual state in Slovakia. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.4, no.2:62-87, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2011-no2-art03

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Dumitrică Cătălin Daniel

Establishing development coalitions is closely related with the development of an effective local management.

Mihai Daniel Ungureanu 

Lasha Tchantouridze

Marongwe Newlin[1], Dagogo William Legg Jack[2]  

Abstract

The sudden emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need for sectors, including higher education, to adopt technology to ensure the sustainability of teaching and learning practices. This prompted extensive discussions within higher education research about the role of digital education in sustainability. This paper contributes to these debates, examining how technological integration has reshaped higher education institutions, unveiling opportunities and challenges that warrant scholarly attention. Higher education institutions must embrace transformative pedagogy, content, methods, and technology changes to address global sustainability needs. Digital education is pivotal in advancing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Employing qualitative content analysis, this conceptual paper investigates the digital transformation and sustainability of higher education in disadvantaged South African universities, focusing on six themes: the role of technology in digital learning, the transformation of higher education, the identification and enhancement of digital education resources, strategies for maintaining digital education, and the prospects of these strategies. The paper provides practical implications for implementing digital education in South Africa's disadvantaged higher education institutions, highlighting opportunities and threats that influence digital education policies. It concludes that some threats have been converted into opportunities through strategic adoption by these universities, aligning their visions with the UN's SDGs, AU's Agenda 2063, South Africa's National Development Plan 2030, and the imperatives of the 4th and 5th Industrial Revolutions, which emphasise complex problem-solving skills.

Keywords: Digital Education, Transformation, Higher Education, Sustainability, Lifelong Learning

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Newlin Marongwe, Legg Jack Dagogo William. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABILITY: LESSONS FOR DISADVANTAGED UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA . Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.18:290-311,

Digital Object Identifier(DOI): https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15109983
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Eva Marn[1],

Abstract

By using the example of gold extraction and use, the paper addresses the issue of sustainability of the mining industry. It proposes arguments leading to an understanding of the use of non-renewable resources within the concept of sustainable development.

A mind-map is elaborated, applying Bourdieu's theory of the Field, using the example of gold mining in Burkina Faso. With the understanding of sustainable development, as established by the World Commission on Environment and Development-WCED and a number of international law documents, I show that mining of non-renewable resources can only be sustainable insofar as its benefit is translated into the well-being of people fully, equally and in a way that it transcends the generations. It is argued that under circumstances, similar to the example of Burkina Faso, it is impossible to satisfy the criteria of sustainability.

Keywords: Sustainable mining, Bourdieu's Field, development, natural resources, gold, Burkina Faso

 Flora Hasunga[1], Fauzia Mohamed[2], Christopher Awinia[3]

 ABSTRACT

The present study was conducted in Mbozi District, Songwe region of Tanzania to investigate the policy environment that promotes customary land ownership among rural women. The study employed a cross-sectional research design with non-probability sampling technique which involved a purposive selection of 8 villages out of 142 villages based on beneficiaries of certificates of customary right of occupancy. A snowball sampling technique was used to obtain 145 women beneficiaries of the customary land titles and convenience-sampling technique was used to obtain 145 women without customary land titles, which gave 290 of women respondents for the study. Primary data collection involved a survey questionnaire with closed and open-ended questions, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews while secondary data collection involved reviews of land policy documents and legal frameworks. Content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. Quantitative data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (version 20) to summarize the responses into frequencies and percentages. The results of the study exposed remarkable awareness of the Tanzanian land policy and customary land ownership in the country. About 75% of respondents were knowledgeable of the procedures of obtaining certificates of rights of occupancy. Among the benefits of land ownership was the option of using land titles for loans as collateral. The challenges regarding customary land titles as reported by 89 % of women were re related to limited access to the existing opportunities due to lack of information. This study is relevant for land governance not only in Tanzania but also in SSA at large because it evokes the voices of the minority gender on matters relating to land ownership, as well as gender discourse in the region.

Keywords: Policy; customary land ownership; women; Tanzania, customary land titles

[1] Flora Hasunga Department of Gender Studies, Faculty of Leadership and Management Sciences.  The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Correspondence: Flora Hasunga, Department of Gender Studies, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Hasunga Flora, Mohamed Fauzia, Awinia Christopher. POLICY ENVIRONMENT FOR CUSTOMARY LAND OWNERSHIP AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN MBOZI DISTRICT, TANZANIA. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.16:73-97,

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 Gregor Garb[1]

Abstract

Due to the effects of globalization and the responses to it, the current strategic geopolitical environment is rapidly and fundamentally changing and becoming volatile and unstable. Therefore, it is expected and understandable that such consequences also have an influence on changing priorities in ensuring security dilemmas. It is becoming increasingly clear that the established state-centric view, understanding of security threats and responding to them with military force can no longer follow the security needs of modern society. Thus, two approaches have been identified for defining security in recent decades. In the traditional concept of security, the interests, values, needs, and rights of individuals and social groups are subordinated to the interests of the state, while modern perspectives follow a changed security environment, which also affects changes in security referent objects. Instead of the state, ie. non-state actors, are becoming more and more imperative. The diversification of threats, and the people behind them, are generating new challenges for the security communities, as well as to society as a whole. Therefore, it would be completely unacceptable and wrong to push the nation-state into the background and understand other referent objects in terms of security only as the most important ones.

Keywords: referent objects, security paradigm, traditional and modern security perspectives, multidimensionality of security

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Garb Gregor. DISCUSSION OF SECURITY AS A SOCIAL PHENOMENON IN A CHANGING SECURITY ENVIRONMENT. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.15, no.:91-110,

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Md. Abul Hasam[1]

Abstract

The study tries to know the perception of males on violence against wives and laws regarding prevention in Bangladesh. The study used qualitative method for case studies and analyzed the data from thematic perspective. Most of the males think that violence against wives means bittering the wives by their husband. But in this regard, some males said in details more that violence means physical, mental and verbal torture for dowry. All of the males said that they heard about the laws regarding prevention violence against wives but they could not say in details how to take support from the laws and how the laws are implemented. Most of them suggest that if the laws can be implemented properly, violence against wives will stop. But the respondent who said that it is not possible to stop by the laws most of them suggest that by doing change in social perspective present situation can be changes. The law policy maker, law implementation agency and research professionals would find support from this study.

Keywords: Violence against wives, Laws, Prevention, Male Perception, Bangladesh

[1] Department of Sociology, Primeasia University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dodi Marjuki, Steffi Silva, Gilbert Nabasha, Dewi Tamara

Abstract

The growth of Indonesian economy is supported by the high consumption and the ease of credit card transaction, especially among the millennials. A survey implied that 63% of millennial generation need credit card. This research shows the impact of materialism towards compulsive buying with the intermediation of credit card in context of millennial generation in Indonesia. The managerial implication of this research shows that the credit card industry has to emphasize on giving credit card limits dan installments to millennial generation to minimize the amount of debt and to decrease bad debt that could be counted as loss by the company. This research focuses on three variables that are: materialism, credit card uses and compulsive buying with quantitative research method. The primary data from this research also gathered using online questionnaire and analyzed using Partial Least Square tool. The result of the research shows that there is a significant amount of relationship between materialism towards credit card use, and also the relationship between credit card use towards compulsive buying that is mediated by credit card use.

Keywords: Compulsive buying, Credit card use, Materialism, Millennial, Indonesia

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Marjuki Dodi, Silva Steffi, Nabasha Gilbert, Dewi, Tamara. THE CREDIT CARD USE ON MILLENNIALS’ MATERIALISTIC AND COMPULSIVE BUYING. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.13, no.2:22-39, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2020-no2-art2

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Rosdiana Sijabat[1]

Abstract

This paper examines the macro environment of the Indonesian tourism sector using methods and frameworks based on PEST analysis (Political, Economic, Social, and Technological). The results of this analysis offers insights of the current state of the tourism sector in Indonesia. From political factors, findings demonstrate that various policies have been carried out by the Indonesian government in encouraging the growth of the tourism sector. For example, by setting rules on the ease of investment in the tourism sector, and the ease of obtaining entry permits through visa exemptions for foreign tourists for several countries. The role of the tourism sector in the economy can be seen from the increasing contribution of the tourism sector to Indonesia's GDP and also employment. While from the social aspect it was found that the shift in domestic consumption patterns from goods based consumption to leisure based consumption also led to increased consumption in the tourism sector. Technological developments complement the advancement of the tourism sector because the existence of technology facilitates and accelerates transactions in the tourism sector in Indonesia.

Keywords: Tourism, PEST Analysis, Macro Environment Factors.

 Saša Zupan Korže

 Abstract

Airbnb’s and Uber's popularity and scope of their networked business has significantly grown in the last few years. Both companies are engaged in sectors, which are regulated. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the legal issues related to Airbnb networked hospitality business and to Uber's networked transport business, with focus on EU member states solutions and Slovenian approach. The research was carried out from July 2017 to March 2018. We used the method of content analysis of secondary sources, methods of compilation and comparisons, analyses of qualitative data, collected in semi-structures interviews and explanatory case studies. The results show that Airbnb and Uber have become victims of their own success. The hospitality and transport business that participants perform using Airbnb or Uber platform do not comply with sectorial regulation of majority of EU member states. European Commission suggested some guidelines to solve the issues related with networked businesses. Moreover, European Court of Justice pointed out the exact solution on Uber's case. The research opens a debate on legal issues related to new technology-based business models and questions the rationale that stand behind legal solutions.

Keywords: networked business, P2P platforms, Airbnb, Uber, sharing economy, regulation

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Zupan Korže Saša. AIRBNB AND UBER: LEGAL PLATFORM BUT ILLEGAL NETWORKED BUSINESS. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.10, no.2:-, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2018-no2-art1

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Aleksandra Tabaj 

Abstract

People with disabilities are one of the most vulnerable groups in the labour market. Comparing to people without disabilities, their unemployment rates are higher, possibilities for employment lower. One of the important factors is also discrimination, visible and non-visible at labour market. Therefore, countries promote employment possibilities of persons with disabilities with specific regulations and programmes. In Slovenia, after 2006 new form of employment possibilities in social economy arised – employment centers. In ten years, more than 40 employment centers were established with over 440 employed people with severe disabilities. The article presents main charachteristics of the employed persons with disabilities in employed centers and SWOT analysis for further developing this important subject.

Key words: employment, persons with disabilities, social economy

Ph.d. Aleksandra Tabaj is the head of the Development Centre of Employment Rehabilitation at University Rehabilitation Institute Republic of Slovenia (aleksandra.tabaj (at) ir-rs.s)

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Aleksandra Tabaj. SOCIAL ECONOMY IN SLOVENIA – EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES . Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.10, no.2:7-19, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2017-no2-art1

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Mateja Rek

Abstract

In many cases of unwanted behaviour that we analysed (for instance in case of cheating on school tests, beating, being bullied, conflicts with parents, gambling, intentionally damaging or destroying property) we found a statistically significant effect of the extent of digital media use on incidence of such behaviour. Youth, who are large digital media users, behave in such socially unwanted ways more often compared to smaller media users. A dominant share of youth isn’t involved in violent behaviour or vandalism at all. However, the incidence of violence or vandalism in the large media users group is significantly higher compared to low and medium users group.

Key words: youth, digital media, media effects, unwanted behavior

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Rek Mateja. UNWANTED BEHAVIOUR AMONG YOUTH: INFLUENCE OF DIGITAL MEDIA CONSUMPTION. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.9, no.3:122--1, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2016-no3-art7

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Marija Turnšek Mikačić

Abstract

This paper is an overview of the current research in the field of career education and career planning. Presented results constitute a model based on the insight into different theories and empirical studies about career planning as a building block of personal excellence.  We defined credibility, transferability and reliability of the research by means of triangulation. As sources of data of triangulation we included essays of participants of education and questionnaires. Qualitative analysis represented the framework for the construction of the paradigmatic model and the formulation of the final theory. We formulated a questionnaire on the basis of our own experiences in the area of the education of individuals. The quantitative analysis, based on the results of the interviews, confirms the following three hypotheses:  The individuals who elaborated a personal career plan and acted accordingly, changed their attitudes towards their careers and took control over their lives; in addition, they achieved a high level of self-esteem and self-confidence, in tandem with the perception of personal excellence, in contrast to the individuals who did not participate in career education and did not elaborate a career plan. We used the tools of NLP (neurolinguistic programming) as an additional technique at learning.

Key words: Triangulation, career planning, self-esteem, personal excellence, neurolinguistic programming.

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Turnsek Mikacic Marija. TRIANGULATION OF METHODS OF CAREER EDUCATION. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.8, no.3:31-60, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2015-no3-art02

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Tadej Praprotnik

Abstract

The article is focused to the problem of identity. It sketches some basic assumptions and questions the notion of identity. Identities are not stable and everlasting entities of some sort, because it is typical of the present time to be aware of the absence of any firm ground that could make universal identification possible. The truth about identities has to be sought first and foremost in its constant course of redefinition and denial, some continuous cutting of the rotten away from the good parts; it is not, as could well be expected, a goal of some kind that individuals might eventually achieve. The question of identity is problematized within the new media environment too. The potential of virtual reality lies actually in the very process of redefinition of identities itself, which is very typical for this reality. The individuals should find out that they themselves are constructed but that they can redefine again their individuality and identity in the corresponding internet environment. As far as idea of “virtual liberation” is concerned – we come across many questions and problems. The first problem concerns the fact that virtual persons are still “the same” persons. The question of creativity is connected to this because it is more and more obvious that the biggest limitation in virtual world are the people themselves. They project into virtual space all that they have learnt and realized in everyday life. In this sense the internet and popular culture connected with it are especially and above all an extension and not the alternative to the existing culture.

Key words: identity, internet, collaborative culture, new media, user-prosumer

Jacek Tittenbrun

Abstract

Dahrendorf’s conception of social differentiation poses some interesting theoretical problems inasmuch as it, owing to its putative associations with Marx’s framework, is regarded as a class theory, but in fact displays also some salient characteristics of stratification approaches, while lacking some core characteristics of class theory. Upon scrutiny, however, it turns out that it is most closely related to the framework of elite theory. This is revealed when Dahrendorf’s treatment of social differentiation is compared with some approaches representative of the aforementioned theory.

Keywords: conflict theory, class, social stratification, class theory, elite theory, Mosca, Pareto

Jacek Tittenbrun, Ordinary Professor, Chair of History of Sociology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan

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Tittenbrun Jacek. RALPH DAHRENDORF’S CONFLICT THEORY OF SOCIAL DIFFERENTIATION AND ELITE THEORY. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.6, no.3:117-140, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2013-no3-art07

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Golnaz Azhdari , Hamid Tofighi , Shadi Sanagoo

Abstract

Recently mobile phone subscribers reach the peak of 6 million people, it means that more than the whole population of the world. So this is the first manmade technology that penetrated the globe, not only in a short period of time, but also a technology that can fulfill the digital gap in the poor societies as well. As a result there is a tremendous variety of business model to lunch different value added services base on mobile phones. One of these uses of mobile phones is m-government; the governmental services which offer to citizens through mobile phones. Also there is a growing trend for implementing m-government in the both developing and developed countries. In this paper by regarding the literature, we first categorize the requirement of m-government implementation and then we assess these requirements in the 4 information stages by a panel of experts. They believe that after the information stage the role of government are becoming more and more. And the proposed requirements are expected to be fully adopted as the level of stages goes to upper levels.

Key words: m-government, mobile phone, value added services, m-government stages, readiness assessment of m-government

Golnaz Azhdari is the PhD student of Ferdousi University, Mashhad, Iran. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hamid tofighi got his Phd in economic

Shadi Sanagoo is MSc in Industrial Engineering (system management & productivity), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

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Azhdari Golnaz, Tofighi Hamid. ASSESSING THE M-GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS IN INFORMATION STAGES. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.5, no.3:109-117, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2012-no3-art06

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Cătălin Dumitrică 

Abstract 

Starting with year 1990 and until the present, the Romanian administrative system was subjected to continuous reform measures, which had as main objective to increase administrative efficiency and flexibility, recording a substantial increase of the autonomy and competences of the local public administration.

Dana Mihaela Murgescu, Cristina Elena Nicolescu

Urša Šinkovec 

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Šinkovec Urša. The role of professional portfolio within verifying of unformal knowledge and work experience among the future seekers of first employment. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.2, no.2:48-75, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2009-no2-art03

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Matevž Tomšič

 PhD. Matevž Tomšič is assistant professor at Faculty of Applied Social Studies, Nova Gorica

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Tomšič Matevž. Historical Development of Slovenian Political Elite. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.1, no.2:47-66, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2008-no2-art03

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Tamara Besednjak Valič[1], Janez Kolar[2], Urša Lamut[3]

Abstract:

University-Industry collaboration has drawn much attention in recent years when it comes to organizational studies. To enhance their competitiveness and innovativeness, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) must be ready to interact with a broad range of external actors - as in our case, academic High-Performance Computers (HPC) centres. The present discussion will draw attention to processes of creation of networking interactions. The research was conducted in 14 countries of the Danube Region, and it reveals conditions for creating and maintaining networking interactions between academic HPC providers and SMEs working in the automotive or electronic sectors. The main research questions the article addresses are a) how the networking interactions are initiated and structured in the Danube region, and b) what are the characteristi of networking interactions between automotive and electronic sector SMEs and academic HPC providers of the region.

Keywords: University-industry cooperation, network interactions, social capital, academic HPC centres, SMEs, Danube Region.

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Valič Tamara Besednjak , Kolar Janez, Urša Lamut. TELL ME YOUR COMPANIONSHIP, AND I WILL TELL YOU WHO YOU ARE. ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING NETWORKING INTERACTIONS OF UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COLLABORATION IN THE DANUBE REGION. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.18:311-334,

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Martina Lešnjak Opaka[1], Simona Tancig[2]

Abstract

While research increasingly seeks to establish links between digital technology use and educational outcomes, it rarely focuses on self-regulated learning and early adolescents. The data for the current study were collected through a survey, and the results show that Internet use for the purposes of having fun is negatively related to self-regulated learning among early adolescents, while the relation with Internet use for school purposes tends to be positive. Moreover, Internet-related multitasking during schoolwork was found to be negatively associated with self-regulated learning.

Keywords: self-regulated learning, Internet use, early adolescents, multitasking

 [1] Martina Lešnjak Opaka, M.Sc., is a special education teacher at the OŠ Jožeta Moškriča primary school in Ljubljana and a doctoral student at the Faculty of Education of University of Ljubljana ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

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Lešnjak Opaka Martina, Tancig Simona. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNET USE AND SELF-REGULATED LEARNING IN EARLY ADOLESCENTS. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.17:69-94,

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 Stephen Chinedu Chioke [1]

Abstract

While considering the idea of glocalisation, responsible leadership as a matter of importance must be characterized by innovation and social engineering. Also, Nigeria’s leadership and public accountability questions, problems and allied negativities must be scientifically understood in order to attain sustainable development. The reason for this is that Nigeria in recent times is fraught with divergent leadership challenges which have made the attainment of sustainable development overtly impossible. Therefore, with heavy emphasis on qualitative research approach, the study sets out to interrogate prerequisites for responsible leadership and accountability in Nigeria’s public administration and sustainable development; implications for responsible leadership and accountability challenge in Nigeria’s public administration and sustainable development. The study revealed inter alia that responsible leadership and accountability challenge encouraged loss of money in Nigeria and so on. It therefore concluded that, responsible leadership accountability challenge in the Nigeria’s public administration grossly affects sustainable development. The study recommended periodic briefing of the electorate with regard to the functionalities of government and its agencies as a way forward.

Keywords: Accountability; Glocalisation; Principal-Agent Theory; and Sustainable Development.

Chioke, Stephen Chinedu. RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY CHALLENGE IN NIGERIA’S PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A GLOCALISED PERSPECTIVE.. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.16:98-116,

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Thesara V.P. Jayawardane[1], Vathsala M. Wickramasinghe[2]

Abstract

The objectives of this study was to investigate whether individuals suffer from fear of financial situation and uncertainty, to investigate the level of adjustment of spouses, to investigate support extended by the other family members and, to analyse whether the support extended by the other family members moderates the relationship between individuals’ fears on financial situation/uncertainty and, the respective level of adjustment of spouses. The data collected from an online survey, through a random sample of 300 adults aged 25 years and older residing in the Western Province, Sri Lanka were analysed. A conceptual model was developed and variables such as fear of financial situation, uncertainty and extended family support available for spouses was reviewed in relation to the adjustment of spouses. Four hypotheses were established. Statistical analysis wer performed to identify moderator effect of resources available for spouses. It were identified that COVID-19 created fear of financial situation and uncertainty among married couples and, it was concluded that support provided from their respective families contributed to adjustment of Sri Lankan spouses. A key limitation was that there was no equal participation from both genders. Future research may include replicating the same study with a more diverse sample. Future researchers can conduct a follow-up study to identify long-term effects of COVID-19 on Sri Lankan married couples.

Key Words: Adjustment of Spouses, Uncertainty, Financial Situation, Family Support, Covid-19

 [1] Thesara V.P. Jayawardane, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Industrial Management, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

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Jayawardane Thesara V.P. , Wickramasinghe V.M. . A STUDY OF COUPLES’ BEHAVIOUR DURING THE STATE REGULATED COVID 19 LOCKDOWN IN A SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRY. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.15, no.:111-159,

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Rafia Akter[1]

Abstract

COVID-19 has become a global pandemic as well as deadly disease. COVID-19 pandemic has brought vulnerability to the people especially among urban poor in Bangladesh. Lack of knowledge and awareness regarding COVID-19 has occurred miserable condition. The study explores the socio-demographic background of urban poor, the level of knowledge and the Awareness regarding risk-factors associated with COVID-19 among urban poor. This cross-sectional study was conducted in urban slum during the period from July, 2020 to July 30, 2020. Structured interview schedule executed in urban slum for collecting data among 269 respondents. The study was carried out in Kamrangichar slum of Dhaka city in Bangladesh. For investigating significant association between variables and analysis knowledge regarding among slum dwellers, frequency, chi-square and multinomial logistic regression has performed. According to survey, 67.3% of examined respondents heard about COVID-19, in verse, 13.0% of respondents have never heard about COVID-19. Unfortunately, only 38.7% respondents have heard about quarantine. Similarly, same result found knowledge regarding social distancing. For building knowledge and awareness regarding risk factors, respondents preferred local announcement more than radio television. Respondents also suggested for help of local health workers for creating awareness. They also stated that government active participation can prevent spreading disease from urban slums of Bangladesh

Keyword: Knowledge, Risk-factors, Awareness, Urban poor,

 Denis ?aleta, Sara Perkovi?

Abstract

From 2011, Europe is facing a problem of a large number of its citizens who were leaving to go on foreign battlefields and are joining terrorist groups who have appeared in the conflict in Syria. Foreign fighters were not something new that occurred but it was new to see that many people from different countries, all wanting to join and participate in foreign conflict. People were starting to join different terrorist groups the most notorious and most famous one was a group called the Islamic state. This organization has attracted a large number of people in a short amount of time. Here roots were in al-Qaida, one of the most famous terrorist organization of all time. Not long after the conflict started, first foreign fighters started coming back to their home countries. And even though politicians were happy when foreign fighters started leaving to join IS, because they expected decrease of small crimes, they were not that happy when those same foreign fighters started coming back. The largest wave of returns started in 2013 and continued for next couple of years. When it become known fact that foreign fighters are returning, all eyes were on the politicians who did not have many solutions for this kind of a problem. What to do with returning foreign fighters became main question. This question was not being asked just for the sake of it, but because people started to be scared of returning fighters. And not only that, it became clear that everyone is asking, are returning foreign fighters someone that we should be afraid of? Many more questions emerged. Are foreign fighters more willing to do a terrorist attack of some sort when they return home? Do they represent a security risk for their homeland? These questions are among the ones who will be researched in this paper.

Keywords: foreign fighters, terrorism, national security, Islamic state

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Denis  Caleta, Sara  Perkovic. RETURN OF FOREIGN FIGHTERS OF THE ISLAMIC STATE: CHALLENGES FOR NATIONAL SECURITY. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.13, no.2:40-59, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2020-no2-art3

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Tea Golob[1]

Abstract

The article addresses Working Integration Social Enterprises (WISE) in the Slovenian context. It is focused on the in-depth study of the WISE sector referring to some common territorial challenges of WISEs in Central Europe area, such as technological progress and economic innovation. By deploying qualitative research methods, the study presents innovative solutions and technologies that can be applied to WISEs and determines shortages, which yield for such innovative approaches

Key words: WISEs, social entrepreneurship, ICT, Slovenia

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Golob Tea. THE ROLE OF ICT IN SUSTAINABLE MARKET PERFORMANCES: IN-DEPTH STUDY OF WISES IN THE CONTEXT OF SLOVENIA. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.12, no.2:6-23, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2019-no2-art1

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Vera Klopčič

Abstract

The Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia mentions only Italian and Hungarian national minority and Roma community as holders of special collective minority rights. Special rights of the autochthonous Italian and Hungarian national minorities in Slovenia are defined in Article 64. Although data on the ethnic structure in Slovenia reflect more heterogeneous ethnic structure, members of other ethnic groups than Italian and Hungarian national communities and Roma community, at present, do not have the status of a national minority in the sense of collective holders of minority rights. In February 2018 the draft Act on the Implementation of Collective Cultural Rights of National Communities of the Nations of the Former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in the Republic of Slovenia was prepared. The draft received a support within the National Parliament of the Republic of Slovenia for further consideration.

Key words: national minorities, legal regulation, Roma community, new minorities, human rights

Andrej Kovačič, Nevanka Podgornik

Abstract

The passage into a late modern society means the exclusion of a person from his traditional relations, religious systems and social relationships. To an individual the exposure to risks, which were unknown to the traditional pre-modern society, represent vulnerability, especially regarding interpersonal relationships and the possibility of one’s self- modernization. We start from the assumption that phenomena as riskiness, uncertainty, anxiety, unhappiness and disconnectedness are immanent to risk society and that the modern structure of society creates individuals with an unclear and unstable identity. This manifests itself in a form of numerous emotional distresses and thus consequently can make personal distresses a sociological, aggregate phenomenon as well as individual mental health problem.

Key words: late-modern, identity, individualization, ontological safety, mental health

Andrej Kovačič, Ph.D. is a researcher at the Faculty of Media (Ljubljana, Slovenia). He is an active coach and chief executive manager of VEGA (scientific publishing company) and several business companies.

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Andrej Kovačič, Nevenka Podgornik. THE SOCIOLOGICAL VIEW OF A LATE-MODERN INDIVIDUAL'S IDENTITY . Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.10, no.2:20-41, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2017-no2-art2

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Dejan Jelovac, Ranko Orlić, Jana Suklan, Cvetko Sršen

Abstract

Local and regional similarities and differences in the organisational culture of the national postal operator were discussed. Its business units are present in all Slovenian regions. The main objective of the research is to discover the prevailing type of the organisational culture in the company. For this purpose, we used Cameron and Quinn's questionnaire. We suppose that among certain business units in different Slovenian regions there are both affinities and substantial differences in the perception of the organisational culture. The results showed that we can classify business units of the organisation according to the organisational culture in two heterogeneous groups.

Keywords: subculture, organisational culture, local and regional characteristics, Post of Slovenia.

Prof. Dr. Dejan Jelovac is Full Professor of organisational sciences and business ethics at School of Advanced Social Studies, Nova Gorica; Faculty of Media, Ljubljana and Faculty of Information Studies in Novo mesto, Slovenia; dejan.jelovac(at)gmail.com

Ranko Orlić, Ph.D., Full Professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, Jove Ilića 154, 11000 Beograd, Serbia, email: rorlic(at)eunet.rs

Jana Suklan, School of Advanced Social Studies, Gregorčičeva 19, 5000 Nova Gorica, Slovenia, email: jana.suklan(at)gmail.com

Cvetko Sršen, M.A. in social sciences, CEO of PE Novo mesto, Post Office Slovenia, Novi trg 7, 8000 Novo mesto, email: Cvetko.Srsen(at)posta.si

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Jelovac Dejan, et. al. . ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE MEASUREMENT: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES IN CASE OF POST OF SLOVENIA Ltd.. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.9, no.2:8-34, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2016-no2-art1

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Matej Makarovič , Matevž Tomšič

Abstract
In this article, the authors deal with one the elements of democratic political culture, i.e. attitudes toward democracy in Slovenia as one of the new EU members from East-Central Europe that only less than two decades ago established both its independent state and a democratic political system. They focus on four such aspects: the general understanding of democracy, attitudes toward democracy, support for democracy, and the level of satisfaction with the functioning of democracy in Slovenia. On the basis of the analysis of data from public-opinion polls, they detect some inconsistencies in Slovenian’s attitudes toward democracy and even the presence of sentiments that are not compatible with democratic norms and principles.

Keywords: democracy, political culture, attitudes, Slovenia

Professor Matej Makarovič, School of Advanced Social Studies in Nova Gorica, matej.makarovic(at)fuds.si

Professor Matevž Tomšič, School of Advanced Social Studies in Nova Gorica, matevz.tomsic(at)fuds.si

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Makarovic Matej, Tomsic Matevz. DEMOCRATS, AUTHORITARIANS AND NOSTALGICS:SLOVENIAN ATTITUDES TOWARD DEMOCRACY. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.8, no.3:8-30, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2015-no3-art01

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Nevenka Podgornik

Abstract
We talk about a psychosomatic illness when we are referring to a painful emotional behavior (headaches and back pains are among the most typical) where no structural changes on tissue or organs occur. Partner therapy, which addresses health problems of both spouses, exposes the connection between a bad condition and a bad relationship. As it will be possible to see from the presented extracts of the present therapeutic conversation, their relationship is based mainly on control, criticism, reproaches, blame, power measurements, failed attempts to exert control, gaining attention, acceptance and consideration. For many years now, they have been living in a vicious circle, full of controlling behaviors and thus losing– each in their own way - control over their own lives and their marriage.

The presented case is a presentation of the harmful use of the psychological behaviors of external control in a partner relationship. The psychotherapeutic process involving the couple shows a way to create new figures, through which the spouses can appease their basic psychic needs more successfully and regain control over their lives and their marriage.

Key words: psychosomatic problems, psychotherapy, counselling, partner therapy

Nevenka Podgornik, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Advanced Social Studies, Slovenia

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Podgornik Nevenka. A PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OF PSYCHOSOMATIC PROBLEMS: PRESENTATION OF THE CASE. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.7, no.3:148-166, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2014-no3-art08

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Dejan Ulcej, Uroš Svete

Abstract

In addition to universal social changes, the information revolution also brought a lot of innovation to the workings of intelligence services, which are traditionally the part of the national security system that is conducting data analyses and for which information is the primary product. If in the past the main problem and challenge has been the timely acquisition of data, today most agencies are faced with an entirely different problem - information overload. This problem is being tackled by technical as well as systemic measures that combine various types of intelligence work. However, there are still unanswered questions regarding the applicability of intelligence products for decision makers. Here we have to point out information visualization as the subject of an interdisciplinary scientific research that definitely shows a lot of potential in the context of the defense science as well. This article points out three key requirements that allow the application of information visualization to defense research: (1) the concept of the intelligence cycle can be used as a good basis for the information that is subject to visualization; (2) the quality of decision-making support information depends on proper visualization; (3) the first two requirements offer a stable theoretical and empirical basis for the introduction of innovative scientific methods in the field of defense science, such as experiments.

Keywords: intelligence, information quality, information visualization, experiment

Dejan Ulcej is a Ph.D. candidate and post-graduate student at University of Ljubljana.

Dr. Uroš Svete is an assistant professor at Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana.

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Ulcej Dejan, Svete Uroš. POSSIBILITIES FOR INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC APPROACH: INFORMATION VISUALIZATION AND EXPERIMENT IN INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.6, no.3:141-160, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2013-no3-art08

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Tamara Besednjak Valič

Abstract

Solely economic view over the relation between costs and benefits of tourist industry nowadays no longer suffice. The author will made an attempt to put some of the most evident ethical issues with the emphasis on the size of the tourist facility in sociological perspective. In the paper we will aim towards enlightening the situation where claims state that more non-gambling related entertainment offer in casinos actually contribute towards more benefits than costs of gambling. Tentative conclusion show, that gambling related problems at younger generation of high school pupils do not seem to be directly connected with the size of gambling facilities and their offer in a region but they are based on other gambling games not conducted in casinos and gambling halls.

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Valič Tamara Besednjak. Putting ethical issues of tourism industry in socio/economic perspective, the Slovenian case of Goriška region. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.4, no.1:45-67, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2011-no1-art02

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Ali Askerov

Diana – Camelia Iancu 

Urša Šinkovec  

Urša Šinkovec holds BA in pedagogy and history and she is assistant at the Faculty of Applied Social Studies, Nova Gorica.

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Šinkovec Urša. Advantages and Disadvantages of Portfolio through a Prism of
Indexed Characteristics of Evaluation. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.1, no.2:67-94, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2008-no2-art04

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Abubakar Yahaya Sani[1]

Abstract

This paper focuses on the challenges of party politics in Nigeria and how it undermines National Development in the Fourth Republic. Political parties are supposedly, carriers of democratic principles. Their nature and functions make political parties central to democratic governance especially in new democracies like Nigeria where the challenge of building strong and formidable democratic institutions is critical. Since the beginning of the Fourth Republic in Nigeria, political parties have appeared to be ineffective to properly govern the Nigerian state. Political party challenges such as weak institutionalization, lack of coherent ideology, godfatherism, party discipline and absence of party supremacy have contributed negatively in preventing political parties from actualizing their full democratic responsibilities. Against this backdrop, this paper examines the challenges of party supremacy and party discipline as part of the problems affecting the progress of political parties in Nigeria in the Fourth Republic. In fact, this paper investigates the implications of these challenges on Nigeria’s national development and show how these prevent the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) from effectively governing Nigeria between 2015 and 2019. Findings of this paper reveals that, to achieve comprehensive national development in Nigeria, political parties must be re-institutionalized and ideologically reshaped to serve as the major pillars of democracy and good governance. In attaining its objective, the paper relies on secondary data basically drawn from different sources including journal articles, newspapers reports, op-eds, party statement and archives, as well as other research monographs.

 Keywords: Development, Fourth Republic, Nigeria, Party supremacy

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Sani Abubakar Yahaya. POLITICAL PARTY SUPREMACY, PARTY DISCIPLINE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA’S FOURTH REPUBLIC. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.18:334-356,

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Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani[1]

Abstract

The rapid proliferation of online learning platforms in higher education has sparked a transformation in the way students access and interact with educational materials. This research endeavors to scrutinize the intricate connection between self-directed learning and academic achievement within the digital realm. By investigating the influence of students' self-directed learning behaviors on their online academic performance, this study illuminates the pivotal role of self-regulation, autonomy, and engagement in contemporary higher education settings. Employing a systematic literature review methodology, this research delves into the theoretical underpinnings of self-directed learning and its implications for students' engagement in online learning. Drawing on the situated expectancy-value theory, this study explores the mediating variables that may affect the effectiveness of self-directed learning approaches. Furthermore, it investigates strategies through which educators and institutions can facilitate and nurture self-directed learning within online learning environments. The study's findings underscore the significant contribution of self-directed learning to students' online learning experiences, ultimately leading to improved academic outcomes. Students who exhibit self-regulation, effective time management, and metacognitive skills in their online studies are more likely to achieve academic success. Thus, educators and institutions are encouraged to design online courses that foster self-directed learning by promoting student autonomy, creating opportunities for self-reflection, and encouraging active participation. In summation, this research provides valuable insights into the interplay between self-directed learning and academic achievement in online higher education environments. It underscores the importance of empowering students to assume control over their educational journey, ultimately enhancing their academic performance in digital learning settings.

Keywords: learning achievement, online learning, Self-directed learning, learning goals, challenges, perceived value

 [1] Languages and Social Sciences Education, University of Zululand, South Africa, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Ayodele Ajani Oluwatoyin. EXPLORING SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ONLINE HIGHER EDUCATION. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.17:94-116,

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İbrahim Huseyni[1], Ali Kemal Çelik[2], Miraç Eren[3]

 ABSTRACT

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of importing country’s revenue (GDP per capita) and the relative exchange rate between the importing country and the exporting country on the automotive exports of Turkey, Mexico and Germany. For this purpose, three separate models were fitted for each country and the empirical results reveal that the impact of revenue and real exchange rates on the amount of automotive exports were not statistically significant for Mexico. For Turkey, it has been determined that the revenue of the importing country has a positive effect on Turkey's automotive exports, on the other hand, exchange rates have a negative effect as expected. For Germany, the revenues variable had a statistically significant positive impact, whereas the impact of real exchange rates was statistically significant and negative. Depending on this result, it can be stated that an increase in the incomes of the importing countries will positively affect the automotive exports of Turkey and Germany. On the other hand, it can be stated that a competitive exchange rate is important for the automotive exports of these countries.

Keywords: Automotive Industry, Exports, Panel Data Analysis, Real Foreign Exchange Rates, Revenues

[1] İbrahim Huseyni, Associate Professor Dr., Şırnak University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Economics, Şırnak, Turkey, email address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

İbrahim Huseyni, Kemal Çelik Ali, Eren Miraç. THE NEXUS BETWEEN REVENUES, REAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES AND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
EXPORTS: THE CASE OF TURKEY, MEXICO, AND GERMANY. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.16:117-130,

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BM Sajjad Hossain[1]

Abstract

Financial inclusion helps to ensure the monetary stability of an economy by increasing the scope of savings, investment, and consumption decisions among people from all levels, especially from rural/remote areas. For a long time, Financial inclusion has been well-established in developed nations, but still, it is a new area for developing nations i.e. in mostly Asian, African, and Latin American countries. Financial inclusion targeted the monetary benefits and it is found as a successful tool too in many cases around the globe. This paper tried to identify the non-monetary impact only, considering the evidence from Indian society. It charted the series of social factors that have been directly connected to financial inclusions and those have been changed over the years with its introduction in India. The paper had attempted to investigate all the in and out the financial inclusion based on content analysis.

Keywords: Financial inclusion, social development, social disorder, Indian economy

Lea Ardani[1], Andrej Kovacic[2]

Abstract

The fact of the modern world is that the standard has risen, the rich have become richer, but the poor have achieved even greater achievement, as poverty has decreased more in the last fifty years than in five hundred years, so we are witnessing a huge decline in social inequality like never before. Information and communication technology led to a globalization development trend, where one can truly have a sense of superiority. This, of course, is only an external reflection that is the easiest to analyze, but on the other hand, humanity has stagnated on a personal level. This is beautifully reflected in today's external events, where all the principles of ethics and morality, which Aristotle spoke of in ancient Greece, have been forgotten. The question of the process of human degeneration and the very connection with the position on socio-political habitus, we found out that our greatest enemy within ourselves is ignorance. When the main elite in the society are no longer people who create something, but only people who say something and appeal to emotions, then society no longer has anyone to follow and where all classes can see that it is possible to succeed fairly by working hard and by following your ideals.

Keywords: ethics, morals, elites, extremism

Katja Kozjek Varl, Matjaž Duh

Abstract

The article presents the implementation of fine arts lessons in the ninth grade of elementary school (14 - 15 years old pupils), which was prepared in accordance with the guidelines of contemporary fine arts pedagogical practice, with emphasis on contemporary fine arts. The study compared pupils' attitudes to contemporary fine arts before and after working with contemporary fine arts and recorded the course of teaching at the level of contemporary visual arts practices. We were interested if the incorporation of contemporary artistic practices into the process of teaching fine arts to pupils is an impetus for the formation of their own ideas, and thus for development of a critical attitude and encouragement of individual’s critical thinking. The results of the research indicate a positive attitude of pupils towards contemporary fine arts, in terms of their ability to express themselves, as well as the development of individual’s critical attitude both to the discussed contents and to the current topics.

Keywords: art education, elementary school, contemporary art, fine art creativity

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Kozjek Varl Katja, Duh Matjaž. DEVELOPING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE OF PUPILS TOWARDS CONTEMPORARY FINE ARTS . Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.13, no.2:60-77, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2020-no2-art4

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Andrej Kovačič[1], Bojan Macuh[2], Andrej Raspor[3], Marko Sraka[4]

Abstract

The link between youth delinquency and increasing exposure of youth to the media in contemporary world is not sufficiently researched. The present paper presents the results regarding secondary school students aged 15 – 19 years from Slovenia regarding media exposure, internet privacy concerns, school achievement and will to live in relation to youth delinquency. We hypothesised that students with a lower last year final achievement and lower current grades are more delinquent than students achieving higher grades and that heavy media users are more delinquent than less exposed students. To test the hypotheses, groups were created and independent sample Student T-tests was used. The present paper demonstrates the correlation between higher delinquency rates and lower school success and between higher delinquency rates and higher media exposure.

Key words: Adolescents, Secondary School, Media, Delinquency, Deviance, Family.

Frane Adam

Abstract

The paper contains three parts. The first part presents the theoretical backgrounds of the relationship between science and civil society, and the concept as well as concrete examples of the Citizen Science. The second part reports the results of a pilot study of young students from five (Slovenian) High Schools. In the third part, so-called group-feedback analysis with the participation of students is considered, regarded as a contribution to the concept of the Citizen Science Experiment.

Keywords: citizen science, high schools, ecology, sustainable development, curriculum, civil society, biology, sociology

Frane Adam, Dr. Prof., Director of the Institute for Developmental and Strategic Analyses (Ljubljana). E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Adam Frane. CITIZEN SCIENCE PILOT EXPERIMENT IN HIGH SCHOOLS. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.10, no.2:-, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2018-no2-art3

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Jana Krivec, Tea Golob 

Abstract

Through history, people have always been migrating. Nowadays however, the number of migrants in Europe has reached its peak and the cultural diversity between migrants and the hosting society has never been so great. This is a new and challenging situation which demands a proper psychosocial approach in order to cope with all the issues necessary to successfully integrate migrants into the hosting society. First in line are the field experts, who have to be properly educated and trained. In the article, we address the view of the experts on their work, discover what are the typical issues they have to deal with, their attitude towards the migrants and emphasize the important aspects that have to be included in psychosocial treatment of migrants from different cultural backgrounds. The issues and improvement possibilities for the inclusion of migrants into the hosting society are also discussed. Nevertheless, the time has come when no one can close his eyes that much that migrants will disappear. Therefore, it is time to accept the difference with respect, try to help migrants and include them into the local community.

Key words: migrants, psychosocial treatment, current state, issues, improvement

Sayeed Mahmud, Abu Zafar Mahmudul Haq

Abstract

This was a descriptive type cross sectional study with a sample size of 217 selected by purposive sampling technique. Data collections were conducted between November 2014 to June 2015 to find out early marriage and maternal mortality among the women of Doulatpur village in Fatickchari Upazilla through pre-structured questionnaire. Out of total respondents, 42.39% belonged to 30-44 years age group. Most of them (27.19%) had education up to high school level, 18.43% had education up to primary level. Among the 217 respondents, (78.80%) were housewives. Out of the respondents 93.55% were married. Most of the families (39.10%) had 2 female members. Among the respondents, (42.86%) of them belonged to upper middle class and only 7.83% were of lower class. During first marriage, 23.50% respondents’ age were more than 18years. Maximum respondents (76.04%) had idea about the age of marriage and rest 23.96% had no idea about this. In total 174 respondents, 40.23% had multiple sources of idea. 30.46% and 9.77% got idea from media and neighbours respectively. Maximum respondents (83.87%) accepted the idea of marriage, only 16.13% didn't accept the idea. Out of 217 respondents, 73.27% had knowledge about early marriage complications. Majority of the respondents, 68.66% had idea about child bearing age and the rest 31.34% had no idea. Most of the respondents (36.87%) preferred hospital as the place of delivery and 30.41% preferred UPHC. Maximum respondents (73.21%) received ANC and 26.73% didn't receive this care. In most of the cases (35.76%) preferred MBBS doctors as ANC provider, 18.79% and 18.18% preferred specialist and FWV as their ANC provider respectively. 86.18% had no complications during delivery and 13.82% had complications. Maximum respondents (31.03%) got management from UHC. Among the respondents, 50.23% had no knowledge about maternal death during pregnancy. Maximum (96.77%) respondents said there was no maternal death in last one year. 71.49% of total maternal death occurred during delivery, 87.50% had no systemic and infectious diseases during pregnancies, 12.44% respondents had suffered from these problems. Among the respondents, 76.50% were normotensive, 18.89% & 4.61% were hypertensive and hypotensive respectively. Some suggestions were derived from the study. This study on early marriage and maternal mortality of the women of Doulatpur village will provide idea about the women of the country regarding the situation.

Keywords: early marriage, maternal mortality, women, village, Bangladesh.

Sayeed Mahmud, M.Phil, MPH, MBBS, Associate professor and head, Department of Community Medicine, Chittagong Medical College, Chittagong, Bangladesh, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it yahoo.com

 Abu Zafar Mahmudul Haq, Ph.D, Associate professor, Department of Business Administration, City University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Mahmud Sayeed, Mahmudul Haq  Abu Zafar. A STUDY OF EARLY MARRIAGE AND MATERNAL MORTALITY AMONG THE WOMEN IN A VILLAGE OF CHITTAGONG IN BANGLADESH. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.9, no.2:35-56, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2016-no2-art2

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Janez Mekinc , Katarina Music

Abstract

The underlying causes of sexual exploitation and prostitution are poverty, inequality between women and men, high population growth and rural - urban migration. Victims are, predominantly, women and children with lower socio-economic status. One particular form of sexual exploitation is child sex tourism. This ruthless exploitation of children can be found throughout the world, predominantly in the third world and developing countries. Children, mainly between the ages of 6 to 14 years, are trapped in a vicious battle between large impoverished families who are dependent on their support, and a society that ruthlessly exploits them. In line with the trend in increasing child exploitation, there is, also, increasing exploitation of children for the purposes of child sex tourism. Based on the analysis of forms, reasons, impacts, consequences and trends of child sex tourism, it has been possible to develop from these findings some necessary measures to prevent this practice from occurring. Analysis of the phenomenon of child sex tourism has highlighted some fundamental conditions for preventing it becoming a social phenomenon. These include the strict implementation of laws against child labour and the political will to enforce them.

Key words: tourism, sexual exploitation of children, child sex tourism, poverty, social discrimination

Ph.D. Janez Mekinc is associate professor and researcher at the University of Primorska, Faculty of Tourism Studies – Turistica ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Katarina Music is assistant and researcher at the University of Primorska, Faculty of Tourism Studies – Turistica ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

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Mekinc Janez, Music Katarina. SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN IN THE TOURISM – THE DARK SIDE OF TOURISM. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.8, no.2:64-85, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2015-no2-art04

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Mitja Krajnčan , Rada Polajnar , Olivera Gajić

Abstract

The family should be a place of respite for all its members, but can also be characterised by the hidden reality of oppressive relationships involving various forms of violence and abuse. This article outlines the basic characteristics of the family, the forms of violence that can exist within its confines, its specific qualities and possible help. The results of the qualitative research are outlined, in which we explored, using a case study as the basis, the various forms of violence that can exist within the family unit, and the traumatic consequences that stay with victims until adulthood. When dealing with trauma, a plethora of self-help options offer possible ways to eliminate the traumatic conditions present.

Keywords: family, violence, trauma, dealing with trauma, self-help

Ph.d. Mitja Krajnčan, Associate professor, Department for educational sciences University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Rada Polajnar, Professor of History and Geography, Councillor and Graduated Social pedagog, Prežihov Voranc Primary School, Jesenice, Slovenia, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ph.d. Olivera Gajić, Full professor, Department for pedagogy, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Serbia, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Krajnčan Mitja, Polajnar Rada, Gajić Olivera. DEALING WITH CHILDHOOD TRAUMA. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.7, no.3:167-188, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2014-no3-art09

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Marjan Petrišič, Milan Ambrož

Abstract

This paper examines the impacts of the changes of the composition of the ageing labor force on the skills and knowledge transfer in an organization. The changing individual needs of older individuals are creating powerful, labor dynamic incentives. For the management organizations from private and public sector, this is an organizational challenge linked to cultural transformation on the level of organization. The results of the study show that the manager and non-manager respondents have the unique aspect of the role of senior employees in some small Slovenian organizations. Managers in the sample based on their managerial experience, see the older workers in an organization primarily as transformers of jobs to younger employees, which should be courteous and efficient and should help the organization competitiveness. Non – managers’ respondents give priority to employment and retirement strategy for senior employees and maintain a positive view of older employees’ motives and productivity. Further, non – managers point to the need to keep older workers with unique skills and competences in an organization. We conclude that organizations will meet the challenge of ageing labor force in the near future. They will have to start the organizational culture, which will promote business change and continuous flow of skills and competences through inter-generation model.

Keywords: senior employees, ageing, stereotypes, organizational culture, strategy, competences, transformation

Marjan Petrišič is a doctoral student at ECM Contact address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Milan Ambrož is an Associate Professor at B & B College of logistics studies Kranj, Slovenia Contact address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Petrišič Marjan, Ambrož Milan. CHALLENGES OF AGING LABOR FORCE IN AN ORGANIZATION. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.6, no.3:161-180, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2013-no3-art09

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Andrej Kovačič

Abstract

Outdoor advertising is a special media you can not escape. A research measured on 9 different locations showed that for 15.2% of consumers standard poster advertisement attracted more than 500 ms of attention. When using a 3D lenticular poster visual attention was reported with an outstanding 25.9 %. Attracting so much attention can be a potential threat to consumers as unlike with other media the consumer has a very limited possibility to turn off the reception of the outdoor media.

Key words: Outdoor advertising, attention, threats

Matej Mertik

Abstract

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Mertik Matej. A look at the state of open source use in Slovenia
(Freeing Slovenian organizations). Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.4, no.1:68-75, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2011-no1-art03

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Mateja Rek 

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Rek Mateja . Europeanisation of civil society sector in Central and Eastern Europe. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.3, no.1:60-86, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2010-no1-art03

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Boris Bukovec

Borut Rončević

PhD. Borut Rončević is director at University and Research Centre Novo mesto and assistant professor at Faculty of Applied Social Studies, Nova Gorica.

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Rončević Borut. Societal Communication in Strategic Processes. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.1, no.2:27-46, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2008-no2-art02

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Nataša Podnar[1], Milan Ambrož[2]

Abstract

Research studies on situational leadership often focus on matching leadership style with team maturity, but very few studies have explored situational leadership in pandemic situations. This study aims to identify the most effective leadership style during the COVID-19 pandemic. We introduce the situational model commonly used to enhance the performance of medical crisis teams based on team members' maturity. Additionally, we discuss the decision to implement delegating leadership during the pandemic. By identifying the most appropriate leadership style based on the team's maturity, we can recommend activities to help medical care teams maintain their performance during pandemics. 

Keywords: pandemic, crisis, medical care team, leadership style, performance

Calory Larr Onyango[1],

Abstract

This study examines the factors and challenges influencing digitalisation by small scale informal traders in South Africa, using Melville in Johannesburg as a case study. The Resource Based View (RBV)  theory is used as  its theoretical framework, by focusing on the assets and capabilities that the informal traders have which can enable them to gain a competitive advantage. A mixed methods approach was used in the study. Data was obtained in two phases using surveys, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. Descriptive statistics using frequencies and percentages was used to analyse the data. The results indicate that factors influencing digitisation by the informal traders are gender, accessibility of devices, affordability in terms of airtime and data needed to go online, the nature of products being sold, enhanced interactions with customers,  and the ability of the entrepreneur to effectively utilise the digital devises. Cost of data and the precarity of informal business operations were the main challenges identified. The study recommends that local authorities support the informal traders through setting up of Wi-Fi hotspots close to the areas where the traders stay, facilitating skills acquisition in the use of ICT, and supporting them in ensuring safe payment methods from their customers.

Keywords: Adoption, digitalisation, informality, informal traders, mobile devices.

Niazul Islam[1]

Abstract

This study investigates some social factors that instigated Bengal’s peasants to revolt against the British colonial raj repeatedly. The majority of peasant rebellions of Bengal have been examined from the view of political economy, where the general perspective is that peasants revolted because of economic exploitations by planters, landlords, and other classes. However, this study argues for extending beyond the political-economic view, and for the importance of also bringing in overall social conditions in examination of peasant rebellions. This study finds that colonial policy and institutional arrangement created conditions to exploit the peasants’ labor and wealth. The first significant change brought in Bengal by colonial power was the change in land ownership. Because of the Permanent Settlement Act, land became a product of money-making in the colonial state. The second significant effect of colonial rule is the change of agricultural mode of production. The study also shows the commercialization of agriculture that transformed the traditional method of agriculture, shifted the entire ‘production risk’ on the peasants’ shoulders, and created insecurity of peasants’ subsistence. Thus, this study indicates that Bengal’s peasants repeatedly revolted because of colonial institutional arrangements and extractive land, and socio-economic policies.

Keywords: Peasant rebellion, Colonialism, Imperialism, Commercialization of Agriculture, Indigo rebellion, Bengal Peasant rebellion, British Colonialism, Indian Peasant uprising.

Islam Niazul. UNDERSTANDING THE COLONIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE INDIGO REBELLION’S PEASANT. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.16:131-171,

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Rushni Korishi[1]

Abstract

Child labor usually means the work done by children under the age of 15, and therefore interferes with their education, damages their physical, mental, social or psychological development. UNICEF reported in 2021 that the number of children engaged in child labor has risen to 160 million worldwide, with an increase of 8.4 million children in the last four years and another 9 million additional children at risk due to the impact of COVID-19. This paper has been focused on critically identifying the real scenario of child labor in Bangladesh. All data has been collected in this research for analyzing purposes from both primary and secondary sources. As the cause of poverty, child labor has been found as a deterrent phenomenon for the development of the nation. This paper has conducted a percentage analysis with a few recommendations and policy level suggestions for eliminating this social disease from Bangladesh.

Keywords: Child worker, child labor, child abuse, poverty, malnutrition

Vesna Jug[1]

Abstract

The COVID-19 epidemic has had a strong impact on school systems, as most of the world’s countries have closed schools and established distance schooling. In a case study on a 4th grade elementary school participant in Slovenia, the author researched the expression and changes in attitudes towards school, self-perceived school competence, and general self-esteem, both during and after distance schooling. With the help of different questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, the author concludes that the distance schooling in the participant's elementary school was well organized and that the participant was satisfied with its implementation. The author found more positive attitudes towards school and self-esteem in the post-epidemic period in the participant, while there were no differences in self-perceived school competence between the two periods.

Keywords: case study, COVID-19 epidemic, distance schooling, elementary school, children, development, attitudes towards school, self-perceived school competence, general self-esteem.

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Jug Vesna. ATTITUDES TOWARDS SCHOOL, SELF-PERCEIVED SCHOOL COMPETENCE AND GENERAL SELF-ESTEEM DURING AND AFTER THE 1st WAVE OF COVID-19 EPIDEMIC IN SLOVENIA: A CASE STUDY. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.14:185-202,

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Vera Klopčič

Abstract

The paper discusses main characteristics of the contemporary situation concerning the integration of migrants in Slovenia, mainly after the emergence of the refugee crisis in 2015. The Global migration pact and relevant European legislation tackles it as a great humanitarian crisis. Majority of members of European Union, and Slovenia as well, have been faced with the dilemma of how much defense and security measures in their own country can be strengthened, and how to cope with the wave of migrants, while respecting accepted human rights standards. In Slovenia, in 2019 the comprehensive Government Strategy for migration was adopted and special Office for the Support and Integration of Migrants was established in 2018, to answer these challenges as comprehensively as possible. Policy measures towards regulation of status and integration of migrants in Slovenia are focused on implementation of rights of migrants who are already legally residing in Slovenia, aimed to provide necessary knowledge of Slovenian language and culture, needed for their integration.

Key words: migrants, integration, Slovenia, asylum, refugees

Simona Gomboc[1]

Abstract

The purpose of our qualitative research was to explore distinct ways individuals surpass ambivalent tendencies for autonomy and for relatedness in intimate relationships. Our study was based on principles of grounded theory and included 47 participants (55.3% female and 44.6% male) of Slovene nationality, whose average age was 30 years and 8 months and who had been in intimate relationship on average for 7 years and 4 months. Analysis of data collected with diary method identified two distinct ways of resolving fundamentally antagonistic tendencies: tendencies for autonomy and tendencies for relatedness can be satisfied by their constant interchange or by their synthesis. Lastly, the paper also discusses parallels and differences between our results and findings of attachment and interdependence theory.

Keywords: Autonomy, Relatedness, Intimate relationships, Qualitative research

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Gomboc Simona. RESOLVING CONFLICT BETWEEN AUTONOMY AND RELATEDNESS IN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH THEIR CONSTANT INTERCHANGE OR THROUGH SYNTHESIS. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.12, no.2:45-62, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2019-no2-art3

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Abstract:

The case study presents a new example of bringing up a child while exerting excessive control and the influence of conjugal problems on a child’s problems while growing up. The therapeutic work with the family in the presented example actually means working with the couple and a parallel individual therapeutic work with an adolescent with problems while growing up.

The transcription of the therapeutic dialog is an attempt to thoroughly present the use of external control psychology behaviours in the client’s life and important relationships. The therapeutic process is orientated towards the client’s replacement of destructive behaviours of external control psychology with a more effective choice theory, which enables him to regain control over his life.

Key words: young people, behavioural problems, individual therapy, partner therapy, psychotherapy, counselling

Nevenka Podgornik, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the Faculty of Advanced Social Studies, Slovenia

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Podgornik Nevenka. PROBLEMS WHILE GROWING UP: PRESENTATION OF THE CASE . Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.10, no.2:-, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2018-no2-art4

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Jurka Lepičnik Vodopivec

Abstract

In the present article we present the views of teachers and parents on the task of environmental education in preschool in socio-emotional area. We have found that both with teachers and with parents of children included in preschool it is for the most part possible to empirically identify the theoretical structure of the tasks of environmental education in preschool in socio-emotional area (cooperation, conflict resolution, self-determination, independence, and positive self-image).

On the sample of 164 teachers and 245 parents we applied the procedure of factor analysis to examine the dimensions of socio-emotional area of environmental education. We found parents prefer the following tasks: cooperation, positive self-image, subordination to adults, and orientation to success. In teachers’ opinion in this area the following tasks are important:  cooperation, positive self-image, encouraging independence, and self-determination.

Key words: Preschool teachers, parents, views, environmental education, tasks.

Vasko Cuculeski, Nikola Cuculeski

Abstract

Tourism represents an appropriate phenomenon of the modern civilization. In practice it already takes noticeable place, because it is considered for one of the most massive occurrences ever in the history of the human existence. It is easier to recognize its practical features than to interpret it from a scientific point of view. Exactly this difficulty presents a challenge for its analysis. It has been analyzed from different aspects, and also all the fundamental and applicative research is made in the same way.

Although in Macedonia tourism is not developed at a high level, yet the number of foreign tourists are increasing and with that increasing at the same time it is noticeable the tourism development, so through tourism the Republic of Macedonia begins to show its beauty. For more information about the arrival of foreign tourists in Macedonia, the State Statistical Office has opened a website for anyone who wants to know more than this.

Key words: tourism, Macedonian tourism, tourism dimensions, statistics.

Maja Kus Ambroz , Dejan Jelovac

Abstract

In this article, we developed a model based on the insight into different theories and empirical studies about inpact of economic crisis on intimate relationship. With the economic crisis, the behaviour of individual in a relationship also changed. Increased stress is one of the reactions of individual to the crisis, and this directly or indirectly influences his or her intimate relationship. That impact is manifested as a factor of the decrease of stability and quality of such relationship. As a starting point, we took the fact that the individual in developed western societies is adapted to the mainstream of so-called consumer society, which discourages him or her to strive for the intimate relationship, and the purpose of such relationship is the preservation of family. On the contrary, this encourages individual's selfish principle to satisfy his or her comfort and convenience. We were mainly interested in the individual's reaction to this phenomenon. Based on these findings, we developed the “intimate relationship stress model” (IRSM), which could be used in further empirical studies and psychotherapy practices.

Key words: intimate relationship, economic crisis, stress, relationship stability, relationship quality.

Maja Kus Ambroz is Professor graduated in Philosophy, Slovenian Language and Literature and PhD candidate at School of Advanced Social Studies, Nova Gorica, president of the association “Drustvo Center za psihoterapijo, svetovanje in izobrazevanje Maribor”, independent psychotherapist at the company Psihovital, Maribor, Slovenia; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Prof. Dr. Dejan Jelovac is Full Professor of organisational sciences and business ethics at School of Advanced Social Studies, Nova Gorica; Faculty of Media, Ljubljana and Faculty of Information Studies in Novo mesto, Slovenia; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 

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Kus Ambroz Maja, Jelovac Dejan. THE IMPACT OF ECONOMIC CRISIS ON STABILITY AND QUALITY OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.8, no.2:86-111, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2015-no2-art05

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Elizabeta Mitreva , Nako Taskov , Sonja Rizovska Jovanovska

Abstract
This paper presents the proposed methodologies for the Six Sigma method and the TQM strategy as well as their application in practice in Macedonia. Although the philosophy of the total quality management (TQM) is deeply involved in many industries and business areas of European and other countries it is insufficiently known and present in our country and other developing countries. The same applies to the Six Sigma approach of reducing the dispersion of a process and it is present in a small fraction in Macedonian companies. The results of the implementation have shown that the application of the Six Sigma approach does not refer to the number of defects per million opportunities but to the systematic and systemic lowering of the dispersion process. The operation and effect of the implementation of the six sigma method engages experts that receive a salary depending on the success of the Six Sigma program. On other hand the results of the application of the TQM methodology within the Macedonian companies will depend on the commitment of all employees and their motivation.

Keywords: TQM strategy, Six Sigma method, methodology, motivation.

PhD Elizabeta Mitreva is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Tourism and Business Logistics, Goce Delcev University, Shtip, Macedonia. ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
PhD Nako Taskov is the Professor at the Faculty of Tourism and Business Logistics, Goce Delcev University, Shtip, R.Macedonia. ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
PhD Sonja Rizovska Jovanovska is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Tourism and Business Logistics, Goce Delcev University, Shtip, Macedonia. ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Cite this article: Mitreva Elizabeta , Taskov Nako , Jovanovska Rizovska Sonja . THE PROPOSED METHODOLOGIES FOR THE SIX SIGMA METHOD AND TQM STRATEGY AS WELL AS THEIR APPLICATION IN PRACTICE IN MACEDONIA. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.7, no.2:135-144, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2014-no2-art09

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Gregor Maučec

Abstract

Having shortly delineated and theoretically defined the concept of stereotypes (as collective social constructs) and stereotyping as such, the author turns to much more complex issue as to how to identify and change stereotypes about Roma, which are deeply rooted in mainstream European societies where they live and also those stereotypes that are nurtured and strictly followed by the Roma and which relate to non-Roma. The author arrives at a conclusion that today one can note several factors and conditions in European countries which still nurture and further reinforce especially anti-Roma stereotypes. According to him, the specific and carefully elaborated stereotypes-oriented policies and strategies which favour mutual education, knowledge and understanding as well as ongoing contact and dialogue between the two different ethnic, social and cultural identities at both EU and member states levels are conditio sine qua non for the enhanced and overall Roma inclusion and integration.

Keywords: stereotypes, stereotyping, collective social representations, Roma - non-Roma relationships

Dr. Gregor Maučec is a JSPS postdoctoral fellow at the Faculty of Law, University of Kyoto, Japan ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

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Maučec Gregor. IDENTIFYING AND CHANGING STEREOTYPES BETWEEN ROMA AND NON-ROMA: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.6, no.3:181-202, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2013-no3-art10

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Matjaž Duh , Lucija Gosak

Abstract
The presented research discusses art expression of identical twins in different art fields: drawing, painting and sculpting. The research sample included two elementary school boys of age 12. With the help of a case study we observed, analyzed and studied artworks of these two identical twins.

We established that the artistic expression of identical twins is similar at drawing and painting. At sculpting, the final artworks visually differ, but the boys used similar art and design strategies.

Key words: twins, boys, artistic expression, design strategies, primary school.

Ph.D. Matjaž Duh is Associate professor at the University of Maribor, Faculty of Education, Koroška 160, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 Lucija Gosak, prof. is a Ph. D student at the University of Maribor, Faculty of Education, Koroška 160, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Duh Matjaž, Gosak Lucija. ART EXPRESSION OF IDENTICAL TWINS. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.5, no.3:152-170, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2012-no3-art09

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Uroš Pinterič 

Paul Phillips

PhD. Paul Phillpis is professor emeritus at University of Manitoba, Manitoba, Canada.

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Phillips Paul. Perspectives on the Political-Economic Transformation of
Slovenia: A Review Article. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.1, no.2:95-116, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2008-no2-art05

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Welile N. Msimango, E.C.A. Kok, S.C.B. Xulu, Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani[1]

Abstract

The South African education system under apartheid was regarded as a tool of segregation. However, the transition to a democratic state brought significant reforms to education, focusing on providing quality education and ensuring that young learners are taught by qualified, well-trained teachers. Integrating qualified teachers into Reception Year classrooms represents a key shift in the education landscape. This qualitative study explores the experiences of Level 3 and 4 Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase student teachers during their school-based practice in Reception Year classrooms, alongside insights from university lecturers who evaluated them during school visits. Grounded in the experiential learning framework, the study aims to capture the reflections of teacher educators on the student teachers' experiences in Grade R. A qualitative interpretive research design was used, with data collected through two open-ended questions posed to student teachers. Content analysis was applied to interpret their responses. The findings indicate that student teachers had positive experiences in Reception Year classrooms. However, university lecturers reported that the lessons delivered were often teacher-centred, lacking elements of play or inquiry-based methods. Additionally, lecturers raised concerns that the Foundation Phase teacher education program does not adequately prepare student teachers for Reception Year teaching due to time constraints and limited physical space for practical activities. In response to these findings, the study recommends reconsidering the inclusion of Reception Year training in the B.Ed. Foundation Phase program, as time limitations hinder the full development of necessary skills. It further suggests creating an assessment tool to evaluate the planning and presentation skills of Grade R student teachers while the program undergoes review.

Keywords: teacher education, experiential learning, school-based teaching practice, Grade R, student teachers, university lecturers, teacher-centred instruction

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Msimango Welile N. , Kok E.C.A., S.C.B. Xulu, Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani . EXPLORING PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS' SCHOOL-BASED PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES IN GRADE R: INSIGHTS FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE . Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.18:24-43,

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Chiyem Lucky Nwanzu[1]

Abstract

Substantial evidence exists on the desirable consequences of proactive work behavior, and this strongly necessitated empirical search for plausible precursor of the behavior. Therefore, this study assessed the relationship between proactive personality (PP) and proactive work behaviour, (PWB) and the moderation role of creative self-efficacy (CSE) in the relationship. The sample comprises 245 non-teaching staff of three public tertiary institutions in Delta State, Nigeria. The participants consisted of 59% females, 41% males with age mean of 37 years (SD .75). This study is quantitative, employed cross-sectional design and collected data with self-administered survey. Established scales used for this study are: PP (Claes, Beheydt & Lemmens, 2005), CSE (Karwowski, Lebuda, & Wiśniewska, 2018) and PWB (Griffin, Neal, & Parker, 2007). Regression analysis anchored on PROCESS Macro (Hayes, 2018) was applied on the data. Results indicate that PP and CSE positively predicted PWB, and that PP explained greater variance than CSE in PWB. More so, interaction statistics revealed that CSE moderated the relationship between PP and PWB. The findings lead to the plausible conclusion that PP and CSE are valuable in improving PWB.

Keywords: personality, proactivity, self-efficacy and workplace behaviour

Howard S.K. Hlongwa[1],Thokozani I. Nzimakwe[2]  Reward Utete[3]

Abstract

Although employee turnover has been widely researched in business circles, most researchers focused on the causes of employee turnover in various sectors but little work has been conducted regarding the sources of employee turnover in health sector specifically paying attention to doctors and nurses. The health sector institutions continue to lose health professionals on a regular basis resulting in compromised service delivery of the patients’ health. Employee turnover is expensive, disruptive and damaging to organisational success. Hence, the purpose of this paper was to examine the factors affecting employee turnover of doctors and professional nurses. A qualitative case-study design was adopted in which semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from the sampled participants. The key findings revealed that lack of training, staff shortage, meagre salary, poor conditions of work, inadequate medical support, poor management, long supply chain management and poor promotional opportunities were the major intrinsic factors influencing employee turnover. The external work environment was the only extrinsic factor that influence the employee turnover. The importance of retaining healthcare professionals in public healthcare facilities cannot be over-emphasised. The paper suggests that managers need to acknowledge the factors when addressing the issues of employee voluntary turnover and turnover intentions.

 Key words: employee turnover, employee retention, brain drain, doctors, nurses.

Hlongwa, H. S.K., Nzimakwe, T.I. & Utete, R. 2023. FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE EMPLOYEE TURNOVER OF DOCTORS AND NURSES IN AN EMERGING ECONOMY: EVIDENCE FROM SOUTH AFRICA. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.16:172-192. 2023

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Blanka Stančić Puhak[1], Jerneja Herzog[2]

Abstract

Art pedagogues and professional staff should, in addition to correct art pedagogical work, influence the development of the child on several levels. One of them is the social level, which is also important for children with special needs. They can achieve this in different ways: through art play, which is adapted to the child, adequately selected motive, appropriate motivation. It could also be said that it is similar with children with special needs. When it comes to socialization, art education of the head of the preschool work, we must take into account the children with all their specifics and thus achieve the adaptation of the program and approach. For example, in children with intellectual disabilities, the developmental path depends on many different factors such as diagnosis, age, sociological conditions, and the current environment. Therefore, our pedagogical approach in art education must be adapted and harmonized with the child's needs.

In this article, we present the results of a qualitative research, a case study, where we monitored the artistic activity of a 6-year-old girl with Down syndrome. The survey lasted 3 months. Through the comparison of the theoretical characteristics of ordinary art pedagogical work and art pedagogical work in children with special needs, we wanted to find common ground and differences. The emphasis was on the emotional part of artistic creation, which is tied to the artistic motive, as this can be a good stimulus for the emancipation and socialization of a child with special needs in a group.

Key words: socialization, emancipation, art culture, children with special needs, children with intellectual disabilities.

[1] M.Sc. Blanka Stančić Puhak is art terapeut at Centar za rehabilitaciju Zagreb, Croatia ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

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Puhak, Blanka Stančić, Herzog, Jerneja. SOCIALIZATION OF CHILDREN BY ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE EXPERIENCE. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.15, no.:158-170,

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Enida Kume[1]

Abstract

A sample of 198 Albanian teachers in lower secondary schools, randomly selected, was used for investigates the relationship between work motivation and their demographic factors. Descriptive statistics, analyze of variances (ANOVA) and logistic regression analyze were used to analyze the data. The overall finding was that: (i) between work motivation among the teachers in lower secondary schools in Albania and their demographic characteristics, a significant relationship was identified, (ii) no significant differences in the level of work motivation related to the gender of the teacher; (iii) the age and seniority of teachers are factors that affect the work motivation among teachers. Teachers aged > 40 years and teachers who have > 10 years of work experience are more motivated at work; (iv) the civil status of the teacher affects the work motivation but this result is a consequence of the statistical difference in the levels of motivation at work between married teachers and others, only; (v) the study does not support the hypothesis about the relationship between property status of the school, its location and the level of work motivation among the teachers.

Key words: work motivation, demographic factors, teachers in lower secondary school

Jurka Lepičnik Vodopivec, Blaž Teršek

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Many relationships are established among pupils in the classroom. Bullying is a complex phenomenon that requires attention and active participation of all professional workers due to its negative impact. The most important factor in increasing the frequency of bullying is a pupil’s status. The main goal of our research is to identify the relationship between the pupil’s status and the frequency in the role of bullying. The sample represents 65 pupils from two primary schools. We have distributed questionnaire, which have had contain a sociometric test and the questionnaire School Bullying Scales. When processing the data, we used descriptive statistics: Kruskal-Wallis test, Eta correlation coefficient and Cronbach coefficient of reliability. We have found that the neglected, rejected and controversial pupils were more in the role of the bystanders and the victim. The findings have shown that there is a relationship between the pupil's status and the frequency in the role of the bystanders and the victim. Our findings cannot be generalized, but they give further research guidelines with the purpose of reducing bullying.

Keywords: role, connection and prevention of bullying.

[1] Prof. dr. Jurka Lepičnik Vodopivec, is full professor and Researcher, University of Primorska Faculty of Education, Koper, Slovenija ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

[2] Blaž Teršek, mag. prof. inkluz. ped., is an educator at Primary School Glazija Celje, Koper, Slovenia ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). 

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Vodopivec Jurka Lepičnik, Teršek Teršek . PUPIL’S STATUS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL AND BULLYING. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.13, no.1:6-19, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2020-no1-art1

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Olabisi Sherifat Yusuff[1],

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A large body of global research documents the high prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) against women across the world and the resulting socioeconomic costs and reproductive and other health consequences for societies, women and their children. Developmental theorists and Feminists have advocated for empowerment of women and properties ownership as a panacea to intimate spousal violence. Yet, the relationship between intimate spousal violence and women property ownership is not clear: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between women property ownership and intimate spousal violence. The theoretical orientation of the paper is anchored on Household bargaining model and Male backlash model. The method of data collection was triangulated. Two hundred and seventy two questionnaires were distributed to married women with property ownership through snowball method, While twenty in-depth- interviews were conducted with women purposively chosen. Quantitative information obtained was analysed through frequency distribution and simple percentage, while qualitative information was analysed through content analysis and ethnographic summaries. Within, the theoretical orientations of Male backslash and household bargaining models, the findings revealed that majority of women with properties still experience intimate spousal violence. Types of violence experienced by women property owners include emotional and sexual violence. Hypothesis tested at 0.05 significant levels that there is relationship between women property owners and intimate spousal violence was accepted. This is because men want to exert authority and superiority over women whereas the violence is seen as cultural. The paper recommends various strategies in eliminating/curbing intimate spousal violence. 

Key words: Intimate Spouse, Violence, Women, Property ownership

Andreas Schneider

Abstract

This research paper contributes to the literature of white-collar crime by using a unique data set of aggregated monthly white-collar crime incidents for Paraguay. The time series includes data from 2000–2016. Furthermore, a seasonal ARIMA model is presented to model the data. Findings show that white-collar crime has increased more than 800 percent and crime rate more than 640 percent respectively, with a peak in 2015. Fraud and violation of trust contribute to over 91 percent of aggregated white-collar crime. A prediction for 2017 indicates a slight decrease of 5.7 percent compared to 2016.

Keywords: White-collar crime, Paraguay, ARIMA models, Time series, Model selection, Akaike weights

Evangelos Mantzaris, Theodore Tsekeris, Charalambos Tsekeris

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Corruption in South Africa has been a major issue in the traditional and new media during the last few years. However, only a small number of researchers in various fields, from public administration and social policy to law and urban studies, have attempted to change the existing empirical understanding on this issue. In this sense, empirical socio-economic realities, associated in most cases to the realm of organizational behavior, financial system dynamics and power relations, intertwine in the effort to analyze and interpret corruption. The present article aims at examining beliefs, attitudes and perceptions of a multi-class sample of Black African South Africans living in the Western Cape within the Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, which is the only province in the country governed by the official opposition, the Democratic Alliance (DA). The sample consists of two groups: one of people who live in an established middle class area and the other in an informal settlement. The analysis of data obtained from a semi-structured questionnaire showed that, although the existing social differences amongst the groups, they both show a high degree of mistrust towards the institutions and have largely negative attitudes towards the corruptive behavior of politicians and governing agents with a small number of exceptions.

Key words: corruption, perceptions, government, class differences, South Africa

Evangelos Mantzaris - Anti-Corruption Center for Education and Research (ACCERUS), Stellenbosch University, Western Cape, South Africa. Email: Evangelos.Mantzaris(at)spl.sun.ac.za

Jurka Lepičnik Vodopivec

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In the paper we discuss primary school teachers’ views of their own autonomy. In the introduction we present the theoretical premises and the views of different authors. In spite of the different views on understanding teacher’s autonomy, it can be summed up it is a complex, multi-layered and important factor of teacher’s activities. It appears at different levels and relations in the education process. Here we highlight the significance of decentralisation of school that influences teacher’s authority and tasks, as with decentralisation the power and responsibility of decision-making is transferred from the national to the school level, which means the significance of school autonomy—and thus also of teachers’ autonomy—is strengthened. In the second part the results of an empirical study carried out on the sample of 104 primary school teachers from 30 randomly selected basic schools in Slovenia are presented. We found primary school teachers estimate they are autonomous in their work. To the largest extent teacher’s autonomy is influenced by regulation in education, by the curriculum, and by professional qualifications, and the least by parents. They link their own autonomy to independence in making decisions about choosing the methods of teaching and the selection of teaching resources they use at the performance level of teaching. According to the estimate of surveyed teachers they have less autonomy in selecting textbooks, which can be attributed to enforcing the policy of joint procurement and to the decisions of school authorities regarding the introduction of the latter into school practice.                                   

Key words: Autonomy, teacher, forms, methods, teaching  

Prof. dr. Jurka Lepičnik Vodopivec, Pedagoška fakulteta, Univreza na Primorskem

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Lepičnik Vodopivec  Jurka. PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ VIEWS ON THEIR AUTONOMY. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.9, no.2:71-84, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2016-no2-art4

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Andrej Kovacic

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This article is based on an extended research consisting 7,586 analyzed headlines and short abstracts and opens many important issues issue on how negative feelings are evoked when being exposed to media “news” reporting in media on the internet. Over the period of 35 months - from December 2008 to September 2013 from a random selection among more than 724,000, news from 21 different sources using RSS internet abstracting (television, newspaper and internet) were analyzed. An analysis also includes a comparison of four different languages groups (English, Croatian, German and Slovenian). Results show that overall in all tested media there is a strong negative bias. In addition in International (English) the average negative feelings are the most negative. On the other side however when analyzing the “size” of the negative feelings on a 9 point scale Slovenian media (a group with the lowest quantity of negative evaluations) has on average evoked the most negative feelings among negative evaluations.

Key words: news, international, media

Assistant prof. Andrej Kovačič, Ph.D. Contact: andrej.kovacic(at) ceos.si

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Kovacic Andrej. AN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ON INTERNET MEDIA NEWS REPORTING . Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.8, no.2:112-129, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2015-no2-art06

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Andreja Špernjak

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Biology laboratory work can be performed in various ways, even using information and communication technologies (ICT). Whether a teacher incorporates it into laboratory work is related to different factors, but educators can influence students’ beliefs about the value of ICT through their pedagogical practice. In our study, student teachers of biology gave opinions on how successfully university professors use ICT in the classroom, where they acquired most knowledge about ICT and their attitude towards using of ICT in laboratory work. Student teachers were critical about the knowledge and usage of ICT of university professors in class. During their student teachers mostly failed to acquire knowledge about ICT and practice in incorporating it into daily routines. These results will be presented to our university professors, at which time we will suggest how they could use ICT more effectively in daily practice because, on the one hand, they are responsible for students teacher attitudes and for the level of student teacher knowledge, while, on the others, they precipitate indirectly in forming the pupils’ attitudes and determining the level of the pupils’ knowledge of ICT. The study was done on 85 student teachers of biology. Attitudes toward ICT are statistically significant by gender.

Key Words: gender studies, information and communication technology (ICT); media in education.

Andreja Špernjak, PhD is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maribor (Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics). Contact address: Andreja.spernjak(at)uni-mb.si

Cite this article: Špernjak Andreja . BIOLOGY STUDENTS’ TEACHER OPINIONS ABOUT THE INTEGRATION OF ICT INTO THE LEARNING AND TEACHING PROCESS. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.7, no.2:121-134, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2014-no2-art08

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Janez Mekinc ,Tarik Smailbegović , Aldijana Kokić

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Addiction of internet and problematic internet use is a growing problem in Bosnian scholars. There are many risk factors for addiction and problematic use of Internet found at school and at home. The purpose of this study is to examine scholar's habits and experiences while using the internet and to identify the most common dangers to which children are exposed during a web search. The main risks to which children are exposed while using the internet are: sexual or violent content, direct communication with persons seeking inappropriate relationships, exposure to disturbing, hostile or inappropriate messages, and the isolation of the child due to too frequent and prolonged use of the internet. The study was conducted on a sample of 1,941 scholars from fifth to eight grades in Sarajevo. Problematic use of internet is common among scholars in Sarajevo. Serious risk factors are found at home and at school. The results show that scholars of different ages differ in terms of their use of the internet, owning a Facebook profile, frequency and purposes of internet use, as well as releasing personal information on the internet, confronting pornographic content and internet addiction. Researchers did not find a statistically significant difference between scholars of different ages in experiencing violence on the internet. According to the search results, children whose parents did not pay enough attention to the activities of their children on the internet are more frequently confronted with pornographic content and are more likely to experience violence on the internet and show more signs of internet addiction. Effective measures are needed to prevent the spread of this problem.

Keywords: Internet, Scholars, Addiction, PIU (Problematic Internet Use), Facebook

Ph.D. Janez Mekinc is an assistant professor and researcher at the University of Primorska, Slovenia
Tarik Smailbegović is an researsher at the KJU ''Family advisory center« Sarajevo, Bosna and Hercegovina
Aldijana Kokić is an researsher at the KJU ''Family advisory center« Sarajevo, Bosna and Hercegovina

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Mekinc Janez, Smailbegović Tarik,, Kokić Aldijana. SHOULD WE BE CONSERED ABOUT CHILDREN USE OF INTERNET? – PILOT STUDY. Innovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences, vol.6, no.2:6-20, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2013-no2-art01

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Biljana Petrevska, Virna Manasieva Gerasimova

Muiris MacCarthaigh                                       

Ugwueze Charles Afamuefuna [1]

Abstract

The specific objectives of this research were to: ascertain if internal financial control measures are properly adhered to in the two local governments; determine if external auditing is playing its strategic role effectively in the financial control of the two local governments; ascertain whether there are adequate authorization and recordings to provide reasonable accounting controls over revenue and expenditure in the two local governments; and ascertain the relationship between the local government legislature and executive in ensuring financial control in the two local governments. Descriptive survey research was adopted in interrogating the aforementioned objectives. The population of the study is 1200 employees from Finance, works, education, administration, health and agriculture departments of the two local governments under study. In order to get a representation of the whole population the Taro Yamani formular for sample size determination was used. It found that internal control measures are not properly adhered to in the two local governments; external auditing is not effectively playing its strategic role in the financial control of the two local governments; Udi and Ezeagu local governments do not maintain authorization and recordings to provide reasonable accounting controls over revenue and expenditure; and there is no effective system of checks and balances between the local government legislature and executive for financial control in the two local governments. The results imply that the local government functionaries in Udi and Ezeagu local government do not adhere to the principles of financial accountability in the conduct of the affairs of the council.

Keywords: Financial Accountability, Local Government, Bureaucracy.

Oludele Mayowa Solaja[1], Samuel Awobona[2], Omosat Kelly Osifo[3]

Abstract

Plastic pollution has emerged as a significant environmental and public health concern globally, with detrimental effects on ecosystems, human health, and socio-economic development. One way to a safer global environment is encouraging rural communities to manage solid waste and reduce plastic pollution. This study aims to explore the environmental governance and political economy of plastic pollution management in rural communities of Ogun State, Nigeria. By examining the interactions between governance structures, political actors, and socio-economic factors, the study seeks to provide insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with plastic waste management in rural areas. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, to obtain comprehensive and detailed findings. The results of the study indicate divergent interests among stakeholders regarding the management of plastic pollution and environmental concerns in rural communities of the Ijebu region in Ogun State, Nigeria. The research emphasizes the importance of supporting community-led environmental initiatives that adhere to established environmental guidelines for effective solid waste management, with particular emphasis on plastic waste, in rural areas of Nigeria.

Keywords: Environment, Governance, Plastics, Stakeholder, Rural, Nigeria

Rudi Salam Sinaga, Miranti, Gustami Harahap,  Khairunnisah Lubis, M. Ridwan Rangkuti

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The study of political culture often places the structure of the political system as a catalyst to shape political behavior. This study explores changes in the political culture of one of the ethnic minorities in Indonesia, namely the Chinese ethnicity during two different political systems. The political system in the New Order era and in the post-reformation period is used as a comparison to see the evolution of Chinese ethnic political culture in Indonesia and specifically in North Sumatra Province. In collecting information and data, this paper uses a literature study. Books, articles and research reports related to ethnic Chinese in the political arena were used as data sources. The results of the study found that ethnic Chinese in the arena of non-democratic political systems will show passive behavior. In the political arena democracy will become active. The evolution of political culture from passive to active largely depends on an open political system and internal and external political actors who attract them to the political arena.

Keywords: Chinese ethnicity, political culture, ethnic minorities, political behavior.

Maja Hmelak[1], Danijela Lahe[2]

Abstract

Consumption has become essential for community alliances, identity formation, lifestyle determination, differentiation from others and our place in society. Namely, the individual tries to shape his/her identity through the consumption of objects that have a meaning for him/her i.e. he/she interprets them as important for his/her idea of himself/herself (Luthar, 2002). However, the article presents an in-depth look at consumerism in the modern world, its presence in the family of a pre-school child and the factors of consumer socialization, and discusses the role of the family in this. The study examined and parents' responses to their children's ways of persuading them to buy regarding the gender and the current status of parents and the gender and the age of preschool children.

 Keywords: childhood, consumerism, consumer socialization, family, the role of parents.

 [1] Dr. Maja Hmelak is associate professor of pedagogy, University of Maribor Faculty of Education, Maribor, Slovenia ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Rosmery Idina Mendez[1], Mateja Gorenc[2] 

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In the article the importance of the measurement of the Intellectual capital in companies is presented. Article describe different methods of measurement. Later are used two groups of methods, market capitalization method with Tobin’s Q and   measuring of Intellectual capital with Value-added intellectual capital coefficient (VAIC) in company Gorenje d.d. for the business years 2015-17. After calculation of Intellectual capital by upper methods, conclusion is that VAIC method is the most appropriate method for the measurement of Intellectual Capital in company Gorenje d.d.. Method base on exact data of Balances and financial statements and is applicable on all levels in organization and give to company managers possibility for the right decisions for improvements and long run profitability.

Key words: direct Intellectual Capital Methods, return on Assets Methods, scorecard Methods, market Capitalization Methods

Brigita Rupar[1]

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This article presents the analysis of focus group interview data from three professional groups: primary school teachers, school counsellors, and principals who were included in a supervision process. The main research focus is on determining the effects of supervision on the participants’ experience of their tasks and responsibilities, their monitoring and analysis of their performance, their self-regulated learning, and other possible effects. The findings show that active learning in the supervision process contributes to better self-awareness and more premeditated action in professional situations, deeper insight into one’s own reactions and clearer distinction between one’s own and other’s responsibility. Supervision also helped the participants to improve their self-regulated performance and their focus on essential aspects of their work.  There were no significant differences among the groups of professionals interviewed, except in the aspects directly related to the specifics of their work.

Key Words: supervision, reflection, self-regulated learning,  teachers, school counsellors, principals