bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
At sanse med kunst og natur. Æstetiske læreprocesser i Antropocæn
Authors: Illeris Helene
Published: June 2023

Artiklen undersøger, hvordan æstetiske læreprocesser kan bidrage til at udvikle elevers økologiske opmærksomhed i en antropocæn verden præget af global menneskelig dominans. Gennem et case studie af og med en 6. klasses deltagelse i performanceworkshoppen Voks skoV bidrager den til udviklingen af begrebet æstetiske læreprocesser i en økokritisk og nymaterialistisk retning, hvor naturen forstås som en partner snarere end som et materiale. Teksten er struktureret i tre dele: Del I præsenterer en undersøgelse af begrebet æstetiske læreprocesser som dette er blevet anvendt i Skandinavien siden 1990’erne, dels i kunstfag og dels i naturfag. Endvidere uddybes begrebet i relation til begrebet økologisk opmærksomhed, hentet fra den britiske teoretiker Timothy Morton. Del II indeholder et casestudie af performanceworkshoppen Voks skoV, hvor eleverne tilbringer en uge i naturen ledet af den danske kunstnergruppe Seidlers Sensorium. Materiale genereret under og efter forløbet analyseres som eksempler på, hvordan æstetiske læreprocesser konkret kan udfolde sig med særlig fokus på sanseoplevelse, skabende relationer til naturen og refleksion. Endelig indeholder del III en opsummering og forslag til en nyfortolkning af æstetiske læreprocesser i Antropocæn, hvor hovedvægten ligger på økologisk opmærksomhed og skabelse af kollektive fortællinger med den verden, vi er den del af sammen med naturen og andre mere-end-menneskelige eksistensformer. 
ENGLISH ABSTRACT
Sensing with art and nature: Aethetic learning processes in the Anthropocene
The article investigates how aesthetic learning processes can contribute to developing students’ ecological awareness in an anthropocene world, characterized by human dominance. Through a case study of a class of 12 year old pupils in the performance workshop Grow Forest, it contributes to the recent development of the concept of aesthetic learning processes in an eco-critical and new materialist direction, where nature is seen as a partner and not as a material. The text is structured in three parts: Part I contains an examination of the concept of aesthetic learning processes, as this has been used in Scandinavia since the 1990s in arts education and in environmental education. Here the concept of ecological awareness by Timothy Morton is presented and discussed as an alternative to current understandings. Part II discusses the case study of the performance workshop Grow Forest, where the pupils spend a week in nature. Material generated during and after the workhop is analyzed as examples of how aesthetic learning processes can unfold with a particular focus on ecological and sensory experiences. Finally, part III contains a summary and proposals for a new interpretation of aesthetic learning processes in the Anthropocene, where the main emphasis is on ecological awareness and creating collective narratives together with more-than- human forms of existence.
EST_Dramafaglig tilnærming til klasseledelse – studenters erfaringer med integrert dramaundervisning i grunnskolelærerudanningen
Authors: Liset Marte , Wiik Miriam
Published: June 2023

Studien tar utgangspunkt i et utviklingsarbeid der dramaundervisningen i grunnskolelærerutdanningen (GLU) ved UiT Norges arktiske universitet er integrert i undervisningsfagene pedagogikk og elevkunnskap, norsk, matematikk, engelsk, samfunnsfag og naturfag. Som del av utviklingsarbeidet ble progresjonsplanen Drama i Tromsøtrappa utviklet. Artikkelforfatterne har fulgt det første studentkullet på GLU 1-7 som har fulgt progresjonsplanen, og undersøkt hvordan dramaundervisning kan styrke deres kompetanse innen klasseledelse. 
Forskningsspørsmålet som stilles er: På hvilke måter erfarer GLU 1-7-studenter at undervisning i dramafaglige estetiske læringsprosesser er relevant for deres utvikling som klasseledere? 
For å besvare spørsmålet, er det samlet inn skriftlige studentrefleksjoner i etterkant av undervisningsøkter i drama gjennom studentenes 1. studieår. Det er gjennomført semistrukturerte intervjuer med to fokusgrupper 1. og 5. studieår, og gjennomført en digital spørreundersøkelse på 5. studieår. 
Studentene erfarer at dramafaglige estetiske læringsprosesser styrker dem som relasjonsbyggere i klasserommet, samtidig som de får erfaring med arbeidsmåter de kan anvende for å skape variert og engasjerende undervisning. De beskriver det å lære gjennom dramafaglige arbeidsmåter som kroppslig, sanselig og erfaringsbasert. Deres egen opplevelse av dramaundervisningen, og engasjementet de ser hos elever i grunnskolepraksis, er av avgjørende betydning for at de selv ønsker å bruke drama i skolen.
Kunst som kunnskapsåpner: Om tvisyn som didaktisk begrep, mellommenneskelige fenomen og estetiske læreprosesser i barnehagelærerutdanningen
Authors: Krosshus Tone Cronblad
Published: June 2023

Hva skal en barnehagelærerstudent lære at mellommenneskelige fenomen er? Og hvordan skal en barnehagelærerutdanner undervise i mellommenneskelige fenomen? I denne artikkelen undersøker jeg disse spørsmålene ved å utvikle tvisyn som didaktisk begrep og estetiske læreprosesser som relevant undervisningspraksis for barnehagelærerutdannningen. Prosjektet bygger på en praksisledet forskningstilnærming hvor forholdet mellom praksis og teori forstås relasjonelt, og hvor viten konstrueres gjennom erfaringsbasert og teoribasert kunnskap. Tvisyn utvikles som didaktisk begrep ved at jeg først definerer det teoretisk som en evne, en kvalitet og en form for klokskap, for deretter å forklare det ut ifra et paradoksalt perspektiv der polyfoni av ulike og motstridende deler gis betydning. Begrepet settes så i spill ved at jeg anvender det på et undervisningsforløp kalt Kunst som kunnskapsåpner, der tvisyn kan sies å bli aktivert. Undervisningsforløpet defineres i artikkelen som en performativ estetisk læreprosess, der premisset er at en utvidet kunstopplevelse skal skape kunnskapsprosesser. De utvidete kunstopplevelsene blir skapt gjennom filmen Moonrise Kingdom og performative arbeidsformer, og kunnskapsprosessene består av utforskninger av mellommenneskelige fenomen som flertydige, inkongruente og bevegelige.
¿Dónde, cómo y cuánto? Una aproximación al primer empleo de los egresados de Ingeniería Civil de la Universidad Michoacana
Authors: Vega Cano Rosa , García Rangel Fabiola
Published: June 2023

Desde hace varias décadas, han existido críticas que hablan de la necesidad de que haya congruencia entre la formación que reciben los estudiantes universitarios, las demandas sociales y las exigencias del mundo laboral. Por lo tanto, se ha vuelto un imperativo para las instituciones de educación superior (IES) realizar estudios de seguimiento a egresados. En ese sentido, el objetivo de esta investigación consistió en describir cómo ha sido la inserción laboral y cuáles son las características del primer empleo de los egresados de la Licenciatura en Ingeniería Civil de la Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo. Se trata de un trabajo exploratorio que se realizó desde un enfoque cuantitativo, que concluye señalando que el ámbito de desempeño profesional de los recién egresados es el local, en labores administrativas que implican la gestión y el desarrollo de proyectos y obras civiles. Por lo tanto, se enfatiza en la importancia de sostener canales de comunicación con los principales actores de este sector de la actividad económica, de tal forma que pueda garantizarse la creación y consolidación de fuentes de empleo para los egresados.

            Asimismo, se concluye que debe reconocerse que el mercado laboral valora las competencias transversales que los egresados poseen y no solo los conocimientos especializados de la carrera que estudian. Por lo que es necesario que las universidades propicien la formación integral de sus estudiantes, a partir de la escucha atenta de las necesidades del entorno. Se trata, pues, de establecer una alianza fundamental para el desarrollo sostenible.
ANALISIS POLA ASUH ORANG TUA DALAM MEMBENTUK KEMANDIRIAN ANAK DI SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI 2 TUGURAJA
Authors: Rahayu Nova , Fatimah Zahrah Riza , Chandra Deni
Published: June 2023

This study discusses the role of parenting in shaping children's independence in State Elementary School 2 Tuguraja. The purpose of this study is to describe the parenting style of students at SDN 2 Tuguraja given by parents to form an independent attitude in children. This research method uses descriptive qualitative. With a sample of 2 students and 2 parents of students. Data were obtained using participant observation techniques, semistructured interviews, and documentation. The results showed that parenting styles are divided into three types, namely authoritarian parenting (require), democratic parenting and permissive parenting (liberating). So that ini Tuguraja 2 public elementary school, Mrs. N’s parents of HD students tend to use authoritarian parenting so that HD students have characters that are less independent and quite spoiled. Whereas Mrs. E’s parents of HP students tend to use democratic parenting so that HP students have an independent character. The conclusion of this study is that using authoritarian parenting tends to be less good for children's independence character, and using democratic parenting tends to have good children's independence character.

 

Keywords: Child Independence, Parenting
ANALISIS KARYA GAMBAR SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR BERDASARKAN TEORI PERKEMBANGAN SENI RUPA ANAK VIKTOR LOWENFELD
Authors: Hamka Dwi Wahyuni
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat tahap perkembangan anak didik pada sekolah dasar kelas V/B melalui hasil analisis dan pendeskripsian karya gambar anak di SDN 24 Kampung Tangnga Kota Belopa Kabupaten Luwu. Karya gambar anak dianalisis menggunakan teori Viktor Lowenfeld dan Brittain yang mengkualifikasikan tahap perkembangan seni rupa anak dalam beberapa tahap, yaitu tahap coreng-moreng (2-4 tahun), tahap pra bagan (4-7 tahun), tahap bagan (7-9 tahun), tahap awal realisme (9-12 tahun), tahap naturalisme/ pseudo naturalistic (12-14 tahun), dan tahap dewasa/ the period of decision (14-17 tahun). Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif, dengan pengumpulan data melalui observasi, dokumentasi karya dan analisis dokumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari keseluruhan karya gambar anak kelas V/B di SDN 24 Kampung Tangnga, hanya 12,5% anak berada di Masa Realisme Awal yang mencapai dan sesuai dengan periodesasi perkembangan seni rupa anak, 6,25% anak berada di Masa Prabagan, dan sebesar 81,25% anak masih berada di Masa Bagan.
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN BERCERITA DENGAN TEKNIK PENGANDAIAN 180 ° TERBALIK PADA SISWA KELAS V SDN 5 JERUK BANDAR PACITAN TAHUN PELAJARAN 2022/2023
Authors: Cahyawati Arnik , Linda Yuhanna Wachidatul
Published: June 2023

Waktu pelajaran tema 8 Lingkungan Sahabat Kita KD Menyajikan kembali peristiwa atau tindakan dengan memperhatikan latar cerita yang terdapat pada teks fiksi, di SDN  5 Jeruk Kecamatan Bandar kabupaten Pacitan khususnya materi bercerita siswa kelas V banyak mengalami kesulitan. Bahkan ada yang takut disuruh untuk bercerita di depan kelas. Semua ini di karenakan pendekatan pembelajaran yang kurang sesuai dengan kondisi siswa. Selain itu model pembelajaran masih bersifat tradisional (ceramah) yang sangat tidak efektif bagi perkembangan siswa. Metode pembelajaran kali ini adalah menggunakan pendekatan komunikatif  dengan Teknik Pengandaian 180 ° yang  menceritakan suatu cerita dengan keadaan sebaliknya. Dijelaskan bahwa rata-rata hasil kemampuan siswa siklus I adalah 69.17. Siklus II meningkat menjadi 80.17 sehingga dari hasil rata-rata tersebut menunjukkan adanya peningkatan sebesar 11.00. Nilai rata-rata yang diperoleh sudah melewati batas nilai yang ditetapkan sebesar 80.00. Dengan adanya peningkatan Keterampilan bercerita tersebut, maka model teknik pengandaian 180ᵒ terbalik dapat meningkatkan keterampilan bercerita siswa kelas V SDN 5 Jeruk kecamatan Bandar kabupaten Pacitan tahun pelajaran 2022 / 2023

Kata Kunci, Keterampilan bercerita, Teknik pengandaian 180ᵒ terbalik
MENUMBUHKAN ANTUSIASME DAN KEAKTIFAN BELAJAR SISWA KELAS V PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPA MELALUI PLATFORM WORDWALL DI MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH
Authors: Isma Wulandari Rizki , Irwan Jaelani Ahmad
Published: June 2023

This study aims to describe how the role of science learning in class V by using the wordwall platform in fostering enthusiasm and active student learning. The research method used in this study is a qualitative case study type approach. The location of this research was carried out at MI Al-Ikhlashiyah West Lombok in the odd semester of 2021/2022 by involving students, class teachers, and headmasters of MI Al-ikhlashiyah as research participants. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using data reduction, data presentation, and concluding. The results of this study indicate that there is a growth in the enthusiasm and activeness of student learning in science subjects in the human circulatory system material using wordwall media. This can be seen from several aspects, namely a) students are enthusiastic in responding to the teacher, paying attention to the material explained and concentrating when learning is offline, b) students actively ask questions to the teacher and are happy when given assignments through wordwalls, c) and there are changes in the results of student learning evaluations. Based on the results of this study, it can be implied that to foster enthusiasm and active student learning in science learning in class V madrasah ibtidaiyah, it is important to use wordwall media platforms.
The Impact of Human Resource Information Systems on Organizational Performance: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Abuhantash Amer
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this research paper is to investigate the impact of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) on organizational performance. HRIS are digital platforms that help organizations to manage human resources by centralizing, organizing, and automating processes related to HR functions. This study examines the relationship between HRIS implementation and organizational performance, specifically focusing on the efficiency, effectiveness, and competitive advantage that organizations can gain. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, case studies, and empirical analysis, this paper establishes the importance of HRIS for organizations and offers recommendations for successful implementation and utilization.
OVERVIEW AND CLASSIFICATION OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR ECONOMIC AND MANAGERIAL EDUCATION OF MASTER DEGREE STUDENTS MAJORING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Antoniuk Dmytro , Vakaliuk Tetiana
Published: June 2023

A wide range of forms and content of digital educational resources already exists and new forms appear regularly. Formal and informal organizations and societies work on the classification of resources. Countries and international organizations are establishing initiatives to support the development, sharing, and use of digital educational resources. Some of these resources are open, while others are accessible only to certain communities or geographic areas. This work intends to study the digital educational resources that enhance the development of managerial and economic knowledge and skills in the curriculum of masters majoring in IT. Methods of research appled: analysis, systematization, generalization, and classification were used to describe the proposed digital educational resources and their classification. The work provided the overview and classification of the digital educational resources for economic and managerial education of IT masters. The main varieties of the proposed digital resources are considered. Examples of the use of such digital educational resources in global institutions of higher education are given. The prospects for the future research require the analysis of the effective implementation of the latest solutions in the area of generative machine learning models. These technologies are reaching the levels of development when they become useful in the technologically-aided work of humans in routine as well as in creative jobs. Time is needed to see the first results of the usage of generative models in educational activities, as the parts of digital educational resources and their role in the digital transformation of educational institutions.
ANALYSIS OF LEVELS OF FORMATION OF INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE TEACHERS OF THE NEW UKRAINIAN SCHOOL
Authors: Pryshliak Oksana
Published: June 2023

In today's conditions, the issue of reforming the Ukrainian education system in the context of multiculturalism and the implementation of educational dialogue in the process of professional training of future teachers of the new Ukrainian school is undeniable. The purpose of the research is to analyze the diagnostic toolkit of the levels of formation of intercultural competence of future teachers of the new Ukrainian school. Research methods: systematization and analysis of scientific and pedagogical literature, comparison, classification, generalization. The author analyzed the toolkit for diagnosing the levels of the formation of intercultural competence of future teachers and revealed her understanding of the components, criteria and indicators of the formation of intercultural competence. The diagnosis of the defined criteria and indicators serves as the basis for determining the formation of intercultural competence of future teachers of the new Ukrainian school. By the level of formation of intercultural competence of future specialists, we understand the gradation of the measurement of the knowledge, abilities and skills acquired by future specialists and the assessment of their behavior when solving numerous and diverse educational and professional situations, which involves comparison according to selected components, criteria and indicators. On the basis of the generalization of the theories of intercultural competence of domestic and foreign researchers, an attempt was made to identify the main criteria for the formation of intercultural competence and the levels of formation of intercultural competence of future teachers of the new Ukrainian school, taking into account the modern challenges of society. The development of this task provides a more complete understanding of the essence of intercultural competence and an understanding of the approaches to its formation in the process of professional training of future teachers of the new Ukrainian school.
NORMATIVE AND LEGAL REGULATION OF SOCIAL POLICY IN MODERN UKRAINE
Authors: Yatsenko Liana , Lytvyshko Olena
Published: June 2023

The article is devoted to the topical issue of normative field formation of social policy in modern Ukraine. The purpose of the article is to define the concept and peculiarities of formation and implementation of social policy in modern Ukraine in the legal field. Methods of research applied: the specific search method (theoretical analysis, synthesis, systematization of existing legal documents) and the method of theoretical and structural clarification of the conceptual apparatus. It is established that «social policy» is a multifaceted concept: it is considered by scholars from different perspectives ‒ legal, economic, sociological, and pedagogical. Thus, each of the definitions presents a certain aspect of social policy in two ways: 1) as a set of measures of society and the State aimed at achieving social goals; 2) as the State policy whose main task is to ensure the State-building capabilities of society members. The authors substantiate the legal basis for the formation of social policy in Ukraine, based on the norms of international legal acts ratified by Ukraine (acts of the UN, ILO, Council of Europe, etc.) aimed at creating and ensuring the implementation of universally recognized humanistic and democratic world standards for solving social problems (the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the European Social Charter, the European Social Security Code, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, etc.). The analysis of the legal framework for social policy in Ukraine demonstrates the need for a thorough analysis and examination of social legislation with a view to determining its compliance with international standards; development of a model of the social state based on the rule of law, taking into account the objective conditions of society's life; formation of a new concept of interaction between the State and a person, etc.
SOCIAL PREVENTION OF ADOLESCENT ONLINE GAMING ADDICTION
Authors: Kolomiets Olena , Demydenko Tetyana
Published: June 2023

The article tackles the problem of teenagers’ addiction to online games. In the process of digitalization of modern society, the world of games has changed significantly as one of the teenagers’ principal activities. And therefore, online games have become an important part of teenager's everyday life. The article characterizes the features of such games (accessibility, continuity, versatility, incompleteness, creative nature). Internal and external factors of addiction to online games as well as gamers’ socio-psychological features that contribute to the formation of addiction are analyzed. The article focuses attention on the positive and negative impact of online games, which, on the one hand, is considered as the means of socializing teenagers, and on the other hand, may lead to addiction development. The analysis of scientific literature makes it possible to consider “online gaming addiction” as a type of non-chemical addiction; narrow, single-minded use of the Internet, an obsessive need to play online, the characteristics of which are concentration of attention, intensity of emotions, escape from reality and life problems solving. It is emphasized that the consolidation of addiction takes place by transferring the gamer’s attention from the game plot to communication with other participants – finding like-minded people. The purpose of the article is to analyze the signs, causes and consequences of teenagers’ addiction to online games and to determine the features of social prevention of such addiction in teenagers. Methods of research: analysis and synthesis of theoretical sources, systematization, generalization and comparison in order to study the features of online games and their influence on teenagers, the causes and consequences of addiction from them; survey (questionnaire, independent interview), a modified method of identifying the level of self-esteem of an individual in interpersonal relationships, behavior, activities and feelings (S.Budassi). While conducting the research, the reasons for the persistent interest of teenagers in online games were singled out, among which the most important are: establishing communication in a peer groups, self-affirmation and self-realization, financial reward. The directions of social and preventive work with teenagers regarding the prevention of addiction to online games and its minimization are outlined, and the necessity for a systematic and comprehensive approach in this work is proven.
Az intervenciók hatásosságát vizsgáló Egészségműveltséget Mérő Calgaryi Charta Kérdőív magyar nyelvű validálása
Authors: Mátyás Gabriella , Vincze Ferenc , Bíró Éva
Published: June 2023

Bevezetés: A hazai lakosság jelentős részének egészségműveltsége elmarad a kívánatostól, ezért annak javítására intervenciók szükségesek. Ugyan több magyar nyelven validált kérdőívvel is mérhetjük az egészségműveltség szintjét, ám ezek egyike sem alkalmas kifejezetten az intervenciók hatásosságának mérésére. Ezért olyan, nemzetközi kutatásban is alkalmazott mérőeszköz validálását kívántuk magyar nyelven elvégezni, mely az egészségműveltség javítását célzó intervenciókban képes az egészségműveltség szintjében bekövetkezett változás mérésére. Ehhez irodalmi adatok alapján az „Egészségműveltséget Mérő Calgaryi Charta Kérdőív”-et (Calgary Charter on Health Literacy Scale) tartottuk megfelelőnek, mely angol és spanyol nyelven elérhető. Módszertan: Keresztmetszeti vizsgálatot végeztünk országos, reprezentatív mintán. Felmérésünkbe 18 éven felüli önkéntes válaszadókat vontunk be. Az adatfelvétel a Covid–19-világjárvány miatt számítógéppel segített telefonos kérdezés módszerével történt 2020 decemberében. Az adatok leíró elemzése, valamint a kérdőív megbízhatóságának és validitásának elemzése Cronbach-alfa, Spearman–Brown és korrigált item-totál korrelációs együtthatók és feltáró faktorelemzés segítségével történt. Eredmények: Vizsgálatunk 1 152 fő részvételével zajlott, a válaszadók 47,5%-a férfi, 52,5%-a nő volt. A kitöltők 18,5%-a 18 és 34 év közötti, 52,7%-a 35 és 64 év közötti, illetve 28,8%-a 65 éves és annál idősebb volt. A kérdőív belső konzisztenciáját mérő Cronbach-alfa értéke (0,64) az elfogadhatóság határán mozog, a Spearman–Brown korrelációs együttható értéke (0,66) közepesként értelmezhető. A korrigált item-korrelációs vizsgálat eredményeként kapott korrelációs együtthatók értéke a teljes mintára vetítve magasabbak, mint az elfogadhatónak tekintett 0,3. A feltáró faktorelemzés eredménye szerint a mérőeszköz kérdései egy faktor köré rendeződnek. Következtetések: A felmérésünk során kapott Cronbach-alfa értéke alacsonyabb, mint az eredeti kérdőívé (0,80), ennek oka azonban az adatfelvétel eltérő módjában is kereshető. Emiatt érdemesnek találjuk egy ismételt, személyes adatfelvétellel egybekötött vizsgálat elvégzését, melyhez jelen kutatás tapasztalatai is felhasználhatóak.
Arduino Based Restaurant Menu Ordering System
Authors: Abdulsalam A Khadeejah , Adebisi John , Emezeirinwune Michael , Tofunmi Semilore Idowu
Published: June 2023

The role of restaurants, canteens, other forms of eatery and food service outlets are becoming very big part of most economies at different levels. However improvement in customer experience while making orders plays a very critical role in having a smooth and efficient menu ordering process. This article presents a novel hybrid approach that tackles the challenges associated with menu ordering especially in the post-covid era; both from software and hardware perspectives. First, a web-application - powered by ReactJS and GraphQL, which enables order request anywhere at any time was developed. In addition, is the implementation of hardware with mobility feature on trips to the restaurant using two Arduino microcontrollers (transmitter and receiver). The result allows the user to browse through a catalogue, check-in and out on a Thin-Film-Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) and deliver a seamless experience to the customer.
Determination of the Physical-Mechanical Characteristics of Non-Cohesive Sub-Grade Layers Stabilized with Fly Ash (Part I)
Authors: Gimiga Gelu Răzvan , Iriciuc Silviu Cristian , Dima Diana Nicoleta
Published: June 2023

In the execution of the foundation layers and the road base it is necessary to reduce the costs of their construction by using local materials (ballast or crushed stone). In some cases, the physical-mechanical characteristics of the local materials do not satisfy the conditions for dimensioning the road structure. Therefore, to improve these characteristics, they are stabilized with hydraulic binders (fly ash or various mixtures based on lime and cement). By using hydraulic binders, the aim is to obtain a speed in execution, to increase the physico-chemical and mechanical characteristics of the local aggregates and implicitly to reduce the overall costs of the work (Zarojanu, 1976).
A Short Note on the Degradation and Consolidation of Masonry Structures
Authors: Scripcă Sabina
Published: June 2023

This paper discusses the factors that can lead to the degradation of masonry structures and provides an overview of the existing techniques for their rehabilitation and consolidation. The degradation of masonry is often related to negative actions of the environment, such as water penetration, freeze-thaw cycles, chemical attacks, and exposure to pollutants. These factors can lead to the appearance of cracks, scaling, erosion, and other types of deterioration of masonry. To preserve masonry structures, frequent monitoring and repairs (locally), preferably immediately after any degradation, are the most important measures. When degradation occurs, prompt action is necessary to prevent further deterioration and to apply appropriate rehabilitation and consolidation methods. Rehabilitating a construction involves replacing or restoring degraded elements to restore functionality to the pre-degradation level and to improve the overall performance of the structure. In contrast, consolidation focuses on strengthening an existing structure by adding new structural elements or by applying specific consolidation techniques with the aim of achieving increased structural capacity. These processes are often interconnected and part of a larger process of restoring or maintaining buildings or structures. Regarding traditional solutions for consolidating masonry elements and structures, these consist of repairing or rebuilding affected areas with classic materials, such as simple or reinforced mortars, welded meshes, dowels, steel bars and profiles. Traditional masonry repair works include filling cracks by injection, partial disassembly of walls followed by reconstruction, dismantling of mortar joints followed by deep filling, stitching of cracks with steel dowels, and reinforcing and facing with mesh or mortar. These techniques are applied according to the degree and type of degradation of the existing structure, as well as local and environmental conditions, with the aim of ensuring efficient and durable consolidation of the structure. The informed decision on the rehabilitation or consolidation solution used and how it is to be applied is usually made after extensive studies and consultations to achieve the best possible result. Generally, masonry structures are considered very resistant and durable, due to their history of over 6000 years. However, proper care and attention to detail are crucial to prevent degradation and to maintain masonry structures in good condition.
Wealth Inequality and Institutional Development: Macroeconometric Evidence from a Global Sample
Authors: Kovač Rijad , Verbič Miroslav
Published: June 2023

This paper examines the empirical relationship between institutions, particularly financial institutions, and wealth inequality using a global panel data set for the period 2010–2016. We conduct a dynamic econometric analysis of these relationships based on the Credit Suisse and World Bank data. Our results reveal that control of corruption and government effectiveness do not have statistically significant effects on wealth inequality. However, the findings indicate an unfavourable effect of domestic credit on wealth inequality as measured by the Gini coefficient for wealth. The long-run effect of domestic credit is persistent and cumulates over time. We also find evidence of relationships between wealth inequality on one hand, and inflation rate, employment in agriculture and government expenditure on the other. The findings imply that policy makers need to re-examine the role and rules in the financial intermediation sector to address the issue of wealth inequality and equal opportunities.
Sustainable Tourism Planning on Landscape Scale: Case Study from Slovakia (Central Europe)
Authors: Belčáková Ingrid , Rácz Attila , Ollerová Hana , Spodniaková Lucia
Published: June 2023

The European cultural landscape and its traditional values represent a significant condition for recreation and tourism. However, we are aware of the negative consequences of human activity in the past years in rural areas and pay more attention to protecting these values. Modern rural recreation and tourism must be built on scientific background. That is why the presented contribution brings an innovative integrated approach to sustainable rural recreation and tourism model by applying landscape ecological planning methodology with a combination of ecological stability and landscape character assessment. It deals with the qualitative evaluation of the landscape potential of the foothill village of Podkonice in Slovakia and the possibilities of its use in sustainable rural tourism. Determining the potential in confrontation with different forms of tourism activities can help achieve a sustainable tourism concept. The main result of the presented research is the final optimal selection of activities and use of the landscape with regard to the development of tourism. Such a proposal can be used in spatial planning and strategic decision-making processes not only in the study area, but it can be applied in the European context.
Social Perception of Trees in the Landscape: The Connection Between Attitudes and Visual Preferences
Authors: Stachová Jana , Čermák Daniel
Published: June 2023

The study presented in this paper uses a representative sample of the Czech population to analyse the relationships between attitudes to trees and preferences for landscapes with trees. We ask whether a positive assessment of the environmental benefits of trees in general and old and dead trees in particular leads to preferences for close-to-nature forms of the tree landscape. The results show that tree landscape preferences are primarily affected by attitudes attached to trees, rather than by sociodemographic factors. People who appreciate the environmental benefits of trees are more likely to prefer transparent and organized landscapes with trees, whereas the more specific environmental attitude appreciating old or dead trees is reflected in higher preferences for wilderness-like landscapes. The results of our research suggest that the perceived environmental benefits of trees are anthropocentric in nature, in a way utilitarian; trees serve people and their environment, and not nature as such.
Bearded Reedling(Panurus biarmicus): the biology of a remarkable bird – a review of the recent literature
Authors: Lendvai Ádám Z.
Published: June 2023

The Bearded ReedlingPanurus biarmicusis a frequent, yet relatively little-known passerine bird found in wetlands across Eurasia. The species is difficult to study because of its elusive nature and the challenging access to its habitat: old, particularly dense reed patches standing in water. However, a detailed body of knowledge of the species’ natural history, morphology, and behaviour has been gathered over the years, providing insight into the adaptations this unusual bird uses to survive and even thrive under favourable conditions. In 2023, BirdLife Hungary named the Bearded Reedling as the ‘bird of the year’. In light of this notable designation, this article provides an overview of research advances on some of the unique characteristics of the Bearded Reedling, focusing on the factors that affect their population dynamics and potential conservation management strategies to protect the species.
Diversity of cranial shape in European Woodpecker species (Picidae)
Authors: Pecsics Tibor , Segesdi Martin , Faragó Sándor , Gorman Gerard , Csörgő Tibor
Published: June 2023

The woodpecker family (Picidae) includes numerous species that vary in size and plumage colouration, but which share many easily recognisable external features. These birds possess pronounced anatomical adaptions that enable them to exploit arboreal habitats and live in niches that are inaccessible to most other birds. The aim of this study was to increase our knowledge on the relationships between skull shape, habitat preference, pecking abilities and foraging habits of 10 European woodpecker species. A geometric morphometric approach was used to analyse two-dimensional cranial landmarks. We used principal component (PC) analyses on those measurements that may be related to habitat preference and foraging habits. The PCs resulted in descriptions of the relative length and width of the bill, variation in its relative size, orientation of the nostrils variation in the elongation of the neurocranium, the relative size and position of the palatine bone, length of the rostrum, and the thickness of the mandible bone. The analysis showed and confirmed the presence of some cranial elements that are strongly associated with habitat preference, pecking behaviour and excavation abilities.
The Common Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis) in the Carpathian Basin
Authors: Bozó László , Csörgő Tibor
Published: June 2023

The Common Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis) is a species with an extremly large distribution range. Its European population is the strongest in the Mediterranean, but it also breeds in Central Europe. It still nests in small numbers in the Carpathian Basin, but has become extinct as a breeder in Hungary, where it was never a common species. In the present study, we summarised the occurrences of the species in the Carpathian Basin published in the literature. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a large amount of observational data on the spring migration of the species was collected, which allowed us to describe the migration phenology of that time. The Common Rock Thrush bred in small numbers in mountainous areas of Hungary, in natural habitats and in mines, vineyards and orchards. The collapse of the population occurred in the 1970s, but thereafter a few pairs bred in Hungary until the 2010s. Very few published records were found in Slovakia and Romania, which does not give a true picture of its former distribution there. However, its population has also declined drastically in Romania and it has become extinct as nesting species in Slovakia. The exact cause of the decline cannot be determined and several explanations have been proposed in recent decades. It is likely that the Carpathian Basin population, which is considered to be an edge-population, has been more exposed to negative changes, such as climate change, chemical inputs or changes in wintering grounds. A century earlier, the median date of the first spring returns was mid-April, but sometimes it was observed as early as late March. Nowadays, vagrant individuals have been observed again several times in Hungary, which gives us some hope for the future.
A photographic record of partial leucism in Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis (Stephens, 1815) (Cuculiformes: Cuculidae) from Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: Alby Mattathil Jacob , Ashwin Cheruthottunkara Purushothaman , Arjun Moolumkudy Suresh
Published: June 2023

Leucism is a colour anomaly defined by a lack of pigmentation, which may be partial or full in any individual. Although genetic and environmental factors contribute to a high incidence of plumage colour aberrations in wild birds, the true incidence of these aberrations in wild populations has been studied very less. The present report describes an instance of partial leucism in a Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) from Chhattisgarh, India. This colour aberration in this species was first documented in 1990. More research is needed to determine the exact reasons for the high incidence of partial leucism in wild birds, which might include nutrition, lifespan, behaviour, parasitism, or other environmental factors.
Predicting Financial Crises and Signal Indicators in G7 Countries
Authors: Alpdoğan Hilal , Akal Mustafa , Kabasakal Ali , Görmüş Şakir
Published: June 2023

This study aims to detect financial crises and their signal indicators in G7 countries from 1990 to 2016. For this purpose, fourteen leading economic indicators supported by the economic literature were examined for signaling and the 24-month crisis window before the beginning of a crisis. Among them, successful crisis estimators were determined by the noise signal ratio. The identified crisis estimators provide essential information about the dynamics of economies and the channels of the crisis affecting them. Our findings may help policymakers determine adverse policies against crisis, avoid significant losses, and stabilize the world economy and national economies.
A Spillover Effect of Human Capital on Gross Capital Formation: A Quantile Regression Approach
Authors: Özdemir Onur
Published: June 2023

The major aim of this paper is to examine the extent to which human capital spillover effects are responsive to different quantiles of gross capital formation across selected 19 OECD countries for the period 1980-2017. We develop an endogenous model for estimating the spillover effects on investment regarding the bargaining power of workers. In this sense, different quantile regression models are applied to analyze this miscellaneous linkage and to correct possible diagnostic problems stemming from the endogenous regressors. The empirical results suggest that there are statistically significant spillover effects of human capital on investment level due to a change in the degree of threat option of capital and thereby a decrease in bargaining power of labor. Moreover, the findings reveal the fact that there is significant heterogeneity of human capital spillovers across different quantiles, which means that lowest quartile of investment activities are confronted with higher value of spillovers.
FDI and Economic Growth – Perspective of Southeast European Countries
Authors: Derado Dražen , Horvatin Darko
Published: June 2023

Emergence of new economic entities, through either integration or disintegration, always creates system inefficiencies resulting in temporary economic setbacks. At the macroeconomic level, this brings about slowdown in economic growth and delayed catching up with more advanced economies. In Europe, the turn of the century brought along political and economic disintegration, on one hand, and economic integration, on the other. Demise of planned economies across Eastern Europe caused serious economic turmoil due to market fragmentation. Meanwhile, creation of new economic architecture in the European Union (EU) has created additional challenges of economic restructuring. Therefore, achieving sustainable economic growth and high income has become the ultimate economic policy objective. Equity investment in form of foreign direct investment (FDI) has proven to be the right choice, because influx of fresh capital and know-how enabled strong economic growth and restructuring through increasing labor productivity and economic efficiency. Stronger competitive pressure through FDI contributed to dynamic restructuring, resembling in increasing exports and stronger integration into global economy. Yet, growth rates across countries were not always proportional to the volume of inward FDI, which indicates a certain level of underperformance for some countries. The aim of the paper is to closer investigate the FDI-growth nexus by differentiating between two types of FDI – mergers and acquisition (M&A) and greenfield investment. Thus, the analysis will take account of the characteristics of the FDI host economy, and those of the investing company, because we find it reasonable to assume that different forms of FDI incorporate different business dynamics and the time horizon of the investor’s expectations. In order to find out the effects of different forms of FDI on economic growth we apply panel data analysis with fixed effects and Prais-Winsten estimator on the sample of European reform countries whereby FDI, M&A and greenfield investment are considered the key variables. Analysis also includes a set of control variables, which combine standard neoclassical growth variables. Results indicate that, with reference to the level of innovativeness, different types of FDI indeed produce different effects on host countries’ economic growth.
A Comparative Assessment of the Urbanization – Fertility Nexus in Most Urbanized Countries of Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Jemiluyi Olufunmilayo , Jeke Leward
Published: June 2023

There is a near-consensus in the literature that urbanization is incompatible with large family size owing to factors such as high cost of urban living, opportunity cost of having children in urban centers and increasing awareness of benefits of small family size. However, a cursory glance at the data on sub-Saharan Africa cast doubt on the incompatibility of urbanization with high fertility rate. Hence, this paper investigates the urbanization-fertility nexus in the two most urbanized countries of SSA – Nigeria and South Africa. Exploiting time series data for both countries within a Fully Modified Ordinary Least Square (FMOLS) framework, the incompatibility hypothesis is refuted in both countries. Specifically, the analysis suggests that in Nigeria and South Africa, increasing degree of urbanization is positively related with fertility rate with the magnitude of the relationship being higher in Nigeria than South Africa. These findings imply that policies aimed at improving urbanization process and reducing fertility rates are crucial in both countries.
The Triangle, Numeral 3, and the Trinity
Authors: Sharma Soumitra
Published: June 2023

In history of human civilisation, throughout the world, the power of a triangle, numeral 3 or the trinity is widely visible. These concepts have been used inter-changeably in different fields of science, philosophy, and religion. The presence of these concepts in socio-economic sphere can also be proved. Following is an analysis of these concepts in mentioned fields.
PROJEKAT SPREGNUTE KONSTRUKCIJE JAVNE GARAŽE U BIJELJINI SA DETALJNOM KONTROLOM VIBRACIJA
Authors: Doknić Živan
Published: June 2023

Tema rada jeste analiza kriterijuma upo­trebljivosti vibracija izazvanih saobraćajnim i pješačkim opterećenjem spregnute konstrukcije javne garaže u Bije­ljini. U programu „AxisVM x6“ analizirano je ponašanje spregnute konstrukcije javne garaže. Rezultati numeričke analize upoređeni su sa analitičkom metodom prema BS6472 i izvedena je procjena konstrukcije o ispunjenju graničnih stanja upotrebljivosti u pogledu vibracija.
UPRAVLJANJE GRAĐEVINSKIM PREDUZEĆEM
Authors: Marković Miloš , Peško Igor
Published: June 2023

Predmet ovog rada je prikaz sektora koji su od velikog značaja u procesu vođenja građevinskog preduzeća, kao i odgovarajući statistički podaci za neke od tih sektora. Obrađeni su i elementarni nivoi strukturiranja građevinskih kompanija, u zavisnosti od njihove veličine.
FORMULACIJA OTPADA GENERISANOG TOKOM PROIZVODNJE TETRA-PAK AMBALAŽE
Authors: Mališević Jelena , Adamović Savka Z
Published: June 2023

Cilj rada je identifikacija osobina otpada u odabranim fazama proizvodnje tetra-pak ambalaže kako bi se generisani otpad kategorisao u odgovarajuću grupu. Dodatna karakterizacija otpada izvršena je na osnovu parametara C, Q, R, Y i H liste. Kroz 3R koncept utvrđeno je da li je nastali otpad moguće: obnoviti, ponovo upotrebiti, ili reciklirati.
“KUĆA ZA ODMOR” NA KOSTARICI
Authors: Berat Jovana
Published: June 2023

Ovaj projekat predstavlja riješenje kućice za odmor baziran na ideji korištenja lokalnih materijala i održivog pristupa gradnji, kao i sinergije sa prirodom kako objekta tako i njegovog korisnika. U okviru rada sprovedene su i analize sličnih tipologija u različitim dijelovima svijeta.
The effect of guidance and counselling services based on an ecological approach to academic integrity
Authors: Sugiharto Dwi Yuwono Puji , Kholiq Abdul , Nusantara Boby Ardhian , Sutoyo Anwar , Arum Lenia Nawang
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine how the influence of ecological approach-based counselling services on academic integrity. The population of this study were all students in the school while the sample amounted to 398 students. This research uses ex post factor design. Data analysis techniques used were descriptive analysis and simple linear regression analysis. The results of the descriptive analysis showed that the level of student perceptions of approach-based counselling services was in the high category (M = 70.01) and the level of academic integrity was in the high category (M = 58.51). The results showed that the ecological approach-based counselling services affect academic integrity with the coefficient of determination (R2 = 0.365). This means that counselling services based on an ecological approach contribute 36.5% to increasing academic integrity. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an ecological approach-based counselling service model to develop students' academic integrity.