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Legal Position - International Recognition of Kosovo and the Right to "Self-Determination"
Authors: Musa Elton
Published: July 2017

This article aims to analyze the legal process - international state of Kosovo and the right to self-determination, where especially trading special attention will be paid to the ratio between the State and their citizens in relation to the right of the latter to decide , should be considered in the framework of international law perspective. Firstly comes treating theoretical framework, over which viewed, meaning international recognition and the possibility of finding the best solution for the citizens. The treatment of recognition of Kosovo in this article comes as one of the particular cases to a universal case, this case will be treated to the formation of new states and their announcement based on the principle of "self-determination". Current political status of Kosovo is the result of adherence to legal and geopolitical constraints that have been made at different times by the policy of major countries expressed through this cognitive status and interests of citizens and beyond the interests of international politics. This article examines the phenomenon of Kosovo's case, in the context of a historical treatment and self-Legal as the principle of "self-determination" is also the point of incorporation between history, doctrine of international and domestic law of a country. In this context the case of Kosovo as a case of "sui generis" international rights doctrine. The right of people and nations to self-determination is a prerequisite for full use of all basic human rights.
Entrepreneurship Skills Acquisition and the Benefits amongst the Undergraduate Students in Nigeria
Authors: Undiyaundeye Florence , Otu Ekpungu Anselm
Published: July 2017

There is this colonial mentality among the first generation graduates in Nigeria where there has been a craze for white collar office work alone. In recent times, the Nigeria graduates have faced a lot of frustrations from lack of achieving the white collar job so to speak. This paper is advocating the adoption of re-positioning the economic development and entrepreneurial drive for job creation, wealth creation and global competitiveness of Nigeria youths and graduates. The basic truce of this paper is to enhance a match between theory and practice as facilitated by research and development centers in the Nigerian universities to serve as a technology laboratory and incubate entrepreneurship skills. The entrepreneurship education as a compulsory course in some Nigerian university system is actually viewed as a means to empower the youths through entrepreneurship education. The paper critically looked at the role of entrepreneurship education. The purpose is to equip the individual and create the mindset to undertake the risk of venturing into applying the knowledge and skills gotten from school. Other issues like the provision of individuals with enough training to enable creativity and innovation relevant to skill acquisition to encourage self-employment and self-reliant were x-rayed. Some techniques like industrial training exercise, workshop and seminar, excursion as a vehicle in the youth empowerment and eradication of poverty and extreme hardship were mentioned. Challenges like inadequate funding, lack of training personnel and men availability of equipment were identified as issues facing entrepreneurship education. Recommendations like entrepreneurial base curriculum at all levels of education, provision of enabling environment for entrepreneurial development required for economic advancement and youth empowerment should be the key focus in Nigeria for youths and graduates from various tertiary schools as applicable.
Issues and Challenges in the Process of Assessment
Authors: Agaj Teuta
Published: July 2017

Assessment is a broad concept which means it is part of the whole educational process of teaching and learning. The variety of methods that teachers use to evaluate and measure the student’s learning progress and skill acquisition are referred by the term assessment. Assessment shapes how teachers teach and how students learn. The assessment of student’s achievements is a pedagogical dialogue between teacher-student for the quality of teaching, learning and knowledge.Assessment especially continuous assessment is a very important tool that teachers should use in the classroom because by using it a wealth of information to guide classroom practice and to manage learning and learners can be provided. Assessment tells us the truth about an education system, then about the qualities of students and their work.It has an important role in education and it is necessary to help students learn, to help students become knowledgeable, to help students gain insight into their learning and understanding, to teach effectively etc.Since making assessment an integral part of daily instruction is a challenge, this paper examines the process of assessing student’s knowledge, types of assessment and the assessment of L2 writing. It also focuses on the issues and challenges in the process of assessment.
Education and Social Reproduction in Schools
Authors: Kurt Ibrahim
Published: July 2017

Education is important for all structures of the society. The structures of the society mainly classes are involved and tried to be educated in places which are separated deliberately for the aims. On the other hand, from society to society the aims and also the expectation can be changed. This article tries to explain and discuss the progressing of education as a perception for individual and society. The references will be found out according to the graduates those are the products of schools in the society and the education as a system for the classes in the structure of the society. As an instrument education needs to be given thought to on and reconsidered for the individual and social perspectives. Education is one of the main factors for the social reproduction in the society. That is a nature of the societies that they want to reproduce themselves as they are. So society cannot be separated from reproduction and education. Hence, in this paper, effort was made to establish the fact that education and social reproduction are the basic tools for cultural and individual function for the society. The paper asserts that education supports and helps social reproduction as one of the factors of socialization. For many years, in this way, education has done its duty in the society as a tool with its all stages formally or informally. The paper posits that social reproduction always goes on with its tools in the society. However it can be underline that education as a tool is changed and perception on education is considered in different ways for cultural and individual functions.
Entrepreneurial Learning in Higher Education: Perceptions, Realities and Collaborative Work from the Stakeholder Point of View
Authors: Marques Ana Paula , Couto Ana Isabel , Rocha Paula
Published: July 2017

In recent years, Portuguese universities have diversified their strategies for the promotion of entrepreneurial education among (under/post) graduates, both through formal education and non- formal and informal activities. Indeed, Higher Education Institutions can provide entrepreneurial learning opportunities for students, stimulating new attitudes and behaviours towards entrepreneurship. In terms of non-formal and informal learning, various types of activity are of particular significance, and include entrepreneurship promotion and skills-based training, as well as monitoring of the development of ideas and projects. These activities are undertaken by various higher education stakeholders and key-actors, who contribute to the construction of an entrepreneurial ecosystem, and increase entrepreneurial spirit in (under/post) graduates. The research reported here is based on the main findings gathered from the ongoing project "Entrepreneurial Learning, Cooperation and the Labour Market: Good Practices in Higher Education (POAT-FSE)", focusing particularly on the results of a survey questionnaire completed by a diverse sample of entities linked to Portuguese public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and working to promote non-formal and informal entrepreneurial activities, as well as a set of case studies carried out regarding examples of best practice in Portuguese Higher Education. In doing so, this paper aims to highlight the importance of non-formal and informal learning, and to contribute to reflection on the added value of inter-organizational cooperation and collaborative work.
The Analysis of the Emotional Maturity of the Adolescent Students in Different Schools of the Republic of Kosova
Authors: Krasniqi Nerxhivane
Published: July 2017

This paper presents an empirical research into the emotional maturity of the adolescent students in different schools of the Republic of Kosova. For this purpose, the samples of the adolescent students from two regions, who belong to four different schools of the Republic of Kosova, have been taken for this review.The group that was chosen for an analysis was the group of structured students who belonged to the 12th class as follows: 50 female students and 50 male students as well as the group composed of 50 female students and 50 male students who belonged to the 10th class. The Secondary Technical School “28 November” and the Gymnasium ,, Sami Frashëri’’ have been selected for an analysis in the city of Prishtina while the Philological Gymnasium ,,Zenel Hajdini’’ and the Secondary Technical School ,,Mehmet Isai’’have been selected for an analysis in the city of Gjilan. The reason for such a selection is to compare the empirical results of the emotional maturity in different regions of the country and to analyze the sample of the vocational schools and gymnasiums.
Neurotechnology for Special Needs Children
Authors: Fauzan Norsiah
Published: July 2017

This paper highlights the use of neurotechnology to improve the brain dysregulation of special needs children giving an example of a case study on autistic children. Neurofeedback Training (NFT) was preceded by objective assessment of brain activity using Quantitative electroencephalogram (qEEG) to identify the abnormalities of the childrens’ brain waves. Neurofeedback training were conducted based on relevant EEG findings in relation to the children’s medical history and symptoms. Analysis indicate excessive presence of delta wave at the Frontal lobes and posterior regions. NFT were conducted within three months for more than 25 sessions for each protocol starting with Beta training followed by Delta and Alpha protocols. The observations and assessment showed improvement in terms of social interaction and communication and increased Alpha-beta activity in some parts of the brain suggesting improvement in brain regulation.
Protection of Children at Risk in the System of Justice for Children in the Republic of Macedonia
Authors: Bogoevska Natasha , Ilievski Vladimir , Dimitrijoska Suncica
Published: July 2017

In the last fifteen years, the Republic of Macedonia conducts thorough reforms in the system of justice for children. Since 2003, intensive efforts have been made in the process of establishment of a legal and institutional framework for protection of children at risk and children in conflict with the law. In this regards, the legislative changes were made in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other international standards and principles. The new system is based on three elements (criminal law, civil law, and system of services and protection). The goal is not only to introduce certain principles for the development of justice for children, but to perform constant holistic re-evaluation of the programs for children at risk and children perpetrators of criminal acts.The focus is put on strengthening the relevant institutions as independent administrative units with a multidisciplinary approach in encountering with the complex problem of juvenile delinquency. In that term, precise procedures are instituted, with clearly divided roles of the actors, demanding specialization of the professionals involved in child treatment. Yet, the implementation of the legal framework faces certain obstacles as a result of lack of political will, structural and systematic reasons. The basic goals and principles such as restorative justice, mediation, alternative measures and procedural rights are still non-achieved. The execution of sanctions remains to be most serious problems within the system of child justice. In this context, there are poor infrastructural capacities, insufficient human resources as well as absence of employed effective methods and techniques in the treatment of children.
The Role of Entrepreneurship Education on Internationalization Intention. A Case Study from Izmir-TURKEY
Authors: Yarkin Dinçer , Yeşil Yeliz
Published: July 2017

Acting in a domestic market can be risky for new ventures in developing countries because of vulnerable economic and politic conditions. From the beginning of establishment, focusing on international markets can prevent local market risks which new entrepreneurs will probably encounter. Internationalization, entrepreneurship and international entrepreneurship are the main topics which scholars given more attention in the world. In this study, entrepreneurship education and it’s effects on generating internationalization intention were evaluated by in depth interviews. Findings has shown that type of the institute, course content, classmates, qualification and background of the lecturer, plays important role on initiation of starting international business
Games in University Education
Authors: Jurczyk-Romanowska Ewa
Published: July 2017

The paper presents conclusions from research into the opportunities to employ games in university education and it constitutes a description of a number of projects carried out at the Institute of Pedagogy at the University of Wrocław. The project encompassed: (1) the use of location-based games in cultural education classes (Kulturalny Wrocław project), (2) a five-day game seminar on career management (the Gamification in career management in the educational practice of Lower Silesia project), (3) a location-based game diagnosing entrepreneurship competences (the Entrepreneurship in the educational practice of Lower Silesia project), and (4) the use of LARP games in developing soft skills (the Learning through games project). During the conducted research triangulation of methods was employed: participant observation as well as focus and individual interviews. The conclusion of the explorations is that the Introduction of games into university education is an effective and attractive educational means, which, at the same time, requires substantial amount of time and number of staff in the preparation of the classes.
The First and Second Hands Data in Doctoral Research Work
Authors: Jashari Hasan
Published: July 2017

It is a matter of debate about what a scientific research is. But within this issue we often discuss about the data source. These issues have raised some dilemmas of ethical character on how datas shall be collected, who collects them, and who may use and the way they are used. No doubt those doctorates represent a research but the purpose of this paper is to stimulate debate on some essential criteria which it should have. The first question we put forth is that how much of the data presented by the candidate are of first hand- collected by the candidate himself, his team and how much data are used from other sources or are given from second hand (Mattews, Ross, 2012). From the direct analysis of the doctorate works in SEE University, it turns out that there is a mixed approach of using the data and their presentation. We can freely say that first-hand data are more in number but there is also a great numbers of dissertations without first-hand data, so without source data, collected directly by the author on the determined subject of his paper . So the permanent question that should afflict us is that whether a dissertation should always respect innovation and basic principles of Salzburg Principles? By reviewing of the literature, documents analyzing, statistical analyzing we will be able to give a clear picture of how the of primary and secondary sources in the dissertation work should be used.
Helping Women Cope with Life Behind Bars
Authors: Ismail Khamsiah , Abd. Manaf Nor Faridah , Jaafar Farizah , Hashim Che Noraini
Published: July 2017

Implementation of group therapy in Malaysian prison through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach is deemed important to improve the psychological well-being of the inmates. Numerous studies had been conducted but most of them provide statistical data based on cross-sectional studies but findings on effect of psychological treatment is still very scarce. This preliminary study aimed to examine the impacts of group therapy on psychological well-being of women prisoners, particularly in Malaysia. Sixteen women inmates from Women Prison in Selangor, Malaysia were chosen and assigned by the prison authority to receive eight group therapy sessions. The respondents in this study were of different race/ethnic groups, different faiths, socio-economical and criminal backgrounds, aged between 27 to 56 years old. Self-report measures DASS21 was utilized to examine their psychological well-being before and after eight sessions of group therapy in a duration of four months. This study employed a pre- and post-test design study without a control group. Statistical analyses used were descriptive statistics and paired-samples t-test. The results of this study revealed that there were significant differences in psychological variables as indicated by significant decrease level of depression and stress. Although not significant, their level of anxiety has also reduced. The findings of this study the self-belief and psychological well-being of the inmates. The findings could be used to add knowledge and to better understand the inmates and the rehabilitation methods that work for them. It also give some insights if group therapy can be considered as one of the programs that can support the rehabilitation process of the inmates
Development Through Good Governance
Authors: Ashiku Marsida , Krypa Nada
Published: July 2017

Since the 1990s the concept ‘good governance’ has become one of the most widely used in debates in development, public policy and international relations. Despite its recent prominence the concept ‘good governance’ has frequently used in different meanings and implications. Following an introduction, which includes a historiographic note on development discourse, the first part of this paper is intended to be an overview of diverse definitions, interpretations and measuring problems of good governance. The purport of the second part of this paper is to focus on whether good governance matters in development or not, the performance of good governance in Albania. This paper has argued that good governance is indispensable in Albania, because misgovernance is a great hindrance and predicament to development. The politicization of bureaucracy, judiciary, appointment, transfer and promotion in all most all offices, lack of voice and accountability, inefficiency and satisfying the vested interest fall within the purview of misgovernance
Primary Science Teachers’ Perceptions of Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) In Malaysia
Authors: Mai Mohammed Yousef , Hamzah Mahizer
Published: July 2017

The integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in classrooms has been a challenge for the educational systems that aim to cope with the needs and the demands of the 21st century. The TPACK framework represents the knowledge needed by teachers bringing together content knowledge, technological knowledge and pedagogical knowledge with the aim of integrating ICTs into teaching-learning processes. The aim of this study is to determine the primary science teachers’ perceptions of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) addressing teachers’ perceptions of the affordances of technology application in instruction. A total of 133 prımary science teachers in Malaysia were surveyed (Female= 67, Male= 66). Data were collected through “Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge” (TPACK) scale. The questionnaire consisted of 47 questions about TPACK and is based on the survey instrument developed by Schmidt et al. (2009). TPACK involving the seven factors of technological knowledge (TK), pedagogical knowledge (PK), content knowledge (CK), technological content knowledge (TCK), technological pedagogical knowledge (TPK), pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), as well as synthesized knowledge of technology, pedagogy, and content (TPC). The findings indicate that primary science teachers perceive higher self-confidence in pedagogical knowledge in general. Further, no differences between science teachers’ perceptions according to thier gender, while there are diferences between the teachers perceptions of PK, CK, and PCK accordıng to their age
Normative and Practical Aspects Related to the Causes of Dissolution of Marriage in Roman Law
Authors: Ahmedi Sulejman
Published: July 2017

The research includes the analysis of the causes for divorce in Roman law and how to regulate the dissolution of marriage through legal provisions. Divorce and marriage are ancient institutions of matrimonial and family law, which countries from the ancient times had this as a trend for their regulation through legal provisions. Many principles and rules of Roman law are adopted also from the legal systems of many countries of the modern world, in order to unify their own private national law. This trend is particularly noticeable in the states member of the European Union, which refers to IUS COMUNE, which simultaneously is the common basis of legal practice worldwide. Roman jurists work techniques present a model with permanent value for legal doctrine and jurisprudence of many countries when it comes to the practical operation of law and its social needs adjustment. In Roman law the dissolution of marriage recognized since LEX IULIA DE ADULTERIIS, the law issued during the reign of Augustus in year 18 BC, which had defined and has codify the oldest rate of self-righteousness. Through this lex-of (the law) was removed from the hand of the affected family an important part of ascertaining of adultery and the punishment of preparations by treating it through public bodies. Fill into this form he found in Corpus Iuris Civilis and has exerted influence on marriage in Europe until the modern age. Dissolution of marriage was also provided by the law of XII tables approved in year 450 BC. In the research are analyzed the ways of divorce under the Roman law, which were: Divorce without the willpower of the spouses, or because of natural events and Divorce by willpower of the spouses or known as divorce caused by human actions. In the post-classic period, due to changes in moral views who brought Christianity, emperors decide religious provisions on divorce. At this time there were two basic types of marriage dissolution: Divortium cum damno, or divorce followed with bad consequences, and Divortium sine damno, or divorce without bad consequences
Demographic Ageing of the Population in Bulgaria
Authors: Mourgova Mariana
Published: July 2017

Bulgaria is one of the most rapidly ageing countries in the world. The article examines the shift in the age structure of the population in Bulgaria in the period 1960-2014 as a result of the change in the main demographic factors – birth rate, death rate and external migration. The shift in some main measures of population ageing such as median age, dependency ratio and old age dependency ratio is presented and a comparison with some European countries is done. The results show that as a result of the decrease in birth rate, increased life expectancy and external migration, the age structure of the population of Bulgaria is changing and the proportion of the older people becomes higher while the proportion of the younger people decreases. The median age in Bulgaria is one of the highest and the dependency ratios are one of the lowest in Europe mainly due to the decrease in the birth rate
The Albanian Adaptation of Physics Attitude Test: Validation with 10th Grade Students
Authors: Fatih Ersoy Ahmed , Aliçka Ylljet
Published: July 2017

Attitude is an important factor in learning. The purpose of the study is to adopt a Turkish attitude test in Albanian language, to examine the secondary school students’ attitude towards Newton’s Laws of Motion, and to report the validity and reliability of the study. The sample was 387 secondary school students from five high schools in Albania. The original questionnaire measures five attitude components, which are enjoyment, self-efficacy, importance of physics, achievement-motivation, and interest related behavior. The data collected from five high schools was analyzed and similar factor structures were found as in the original questionnaire. Based on the principal component analysis five dimensions for learning physics were found. The Cronbach’s alpha reliability was found to be. 75. Physics Attitude Test, is a tool to assess secondary school students’ attitude towards Newton’s Laws of Motion. : Physics, Secondary School Science, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Attitude, Education, Science, Assessment, Albanian, Fizika, Lëndet shkencore në shkollat e mesme, Ligjet e Njutonit, Qëndrim, Edukimi, Shkencë, Vlerësim, Shqip.
When Teachers Become Parents: Parenthood Influence on Greek Teachers’ Professional Lives
Authors: Koutrouba Konstantina , Kalantzaki Eirini , Christopoulos Ioannis
Published: July 2017

The present study examines 30 Greek teachers’ views about changes that took place after they became parents regarding teaching and learning, communication and cooperation with students and parents, and attitudes towards teacher profession. The data were collected through semi-structured face to face in-depth interviews, based on 25 close- and open-ended questions, and classified into categories using content analysis. The research indicates, inter alia, that parenthood had a major impact on teachers’ empathy, on attitudes towards low-achievers, and on the implemented teaching procedures per se. It also shows that teachers who became parents tend to improve their communication with their students’ parents, to be more tolerant of criticism, and to be more patient and supportive as regards students’ academic and socio-affective achievements. Regarding at-home planning and preparation, and physical, mental and emotional fatigue of teachers during parenthood, the present study reveals developing burning-out symptoms, which are, however, counterbalanced by strong feelings of rewarding love and acceptance displayed by their students. It finally shows that parenthood does not subjugate the professional aspirations of vivid, ambitious teachers, although female teachers who became parents are expected to face more obstacles than their male colleagues during their professional and family life, especially if they hold a position in school administration, lack the provision of at-home help or have family children who display learning or other physical disabilities or misbehavior problems.
Values Education from Perspectives of Classroom Teachers
Authors: Duban Nil , Aydoğdu Bülent
Published: July 2017

Values education is a process, which begins at home and continues in society and in formal education institutions. The purpose of this research is to determine the opinions of primary school teachers about values education in primary schools. In the current research, the qualitative research method and focus group interview technique were used. The participants of the study were eight classroom teachers who were pursuing master’s degree at the classroom education program of Afyon Kocatepe University. The participants were selected using the intense case sampling, which is part of purposeful sampling technique. The data were collected through audio-taped group interview. The credibility of this study was enhanced by expert review. The interview schedule was sent to experts for review. The trustworthiness of this study was established by the formula proposed by Miles and Huberman. It was calculated as 0.92. The data collected from the interview were examined using a qualitative data analysis approach. The findings of the study showed that if value education starts at early ages it would provide much more opportunity to prepare for future life, to improve personality and to have long-lasting values. The participants argued that parents are very significant in value education. The participants suggested that value education should be either an independent course or certain values should be taught in existing courses. They also proposed that in value education case studies and drama can be used and that positive and desired behaviours and empathy should be encouraged among children.
The Role of Iceland in the International System as a Small State and the Issue of European Union Membership
Authors: Kulali YELIZ
Published: July 2017

This study discusses the role of Iceland -which declared its independence from Denmark in 1944- in the international system and the causes that led the country to withdraw its European Union candidacy in 2015. This country, considered as one of the Scandinavian countries, has in fact its own unique structure. This unique structure has its roots in Iceland’s history, its determination about protecting the elements of national identity, geographical-climatic characteristics and economic factors such as the fishing industry. Iceland, which is the only NATO member without an army, has been through Cod Fish crisis’ with England, and the Ice-Save crisis with England and the Netherlands. The country, which had an important economic crisis in 2008, has shown a more positive attitude about EU as the government has also changed, however with the end of the crisis and another change of government, it has once again opted for a self-sufficient strategy. The country, which became member of the European Economic Area (EEA) in 1994 and of European Free Trade Area (EFTA) in 1970, aims to conduct political and economic relations through territorialisation or bilateral relations instead of participating to a big integration model or developing multilateral relations. Iceland’s primary foreign policy objectives throughout the new century seem to secure full control over its territory (land and waters), improve market access for its fisheries products and guarantee its defense. Although the governments varied from time to time, all political parties subscribed to the same goals though they differ on how to achieve them. Arctic issue seems to gain importance also for this country in 2010s
A Review Study on Children`s Awareness of Inconsistencies in Education and Its Impact on Child Development
Authors: Isik Muhammed Ali
Published: July 2017

Among widely known factors on instructional inconsistencies is the fact that school children are not always aware of them or they don`t immediately recognize the logic behind them at the very beginning of the exposure. The reviewed article by Markman (1979) suggested that school children up to age 12 are not able to automatically recognize logical inconsistencies. The reviewed article mentioned such an unawareness of inconsistencies as a comprehension failure which should be studied in order to find strategies and\or methodologies that foster comprehension and avoid failure. The present study aims at reviewing the article by Markman on the topic of awareness in general, self-awareness and comprehension failure so as to search and find ways that would help school children`s development.
Challenging Issues Facing the Professionals of Child Protection in Estonia, Finland, Slovenia and Spain: A Comparative Study
Authors: Martínez-Molina Sandra , Garcés Ferrer Jorge , Haage Barbara , Reš Špela , Järvenpää Elina
Published: July 2017

Child maltreatment is a phenomenon which has a high impact on child health, causing serious disruptions in the development of the child and, in some extreme cases, their death. Thereby, cooperation and coordination among services and professionals is a crucial factor affecting the effective assistance of children who have been victims or witnesses of violence. However, the intervention in cases of child maltreatment is a complex issue that faces specific difficulties in every step of the intervention process which also may depend on each country’s features and its protection system. Specifically, this paper is focused on the most challenging issues that different professionals of child protection services, such as social workers, health-care specialists and psychologists among others, face in Estonia, Finland, Slovenia and Spain, with particular emphasis in professional's training needs. A methodological triangulation, combining desk research, focus groups and questionnaires have been used to obtain a broader and deeper perspective of the objective of the study. The analysis developed in this paper has shown that coordination among professionals and system, legal procedures, attitudes, training issues and lack of resources can be understood as the main challenges that professionals have to face. As for professionals’ training needs, the results have shown that they were different in each country. This fact might be related to idiosyncratic features and configuration of the child protection systems and the kind of potential users that they have.
Teacher Knowledge on Student and Its Relation with Teching and Learning Process
Authors: Noh Mohd Aderi Che
Published: July 2017

Knowledge on students is needed for teachers so that they can provide the appropriate teaching and learning that meet the needs of every student as they come with differing backgrounds and culture. These differences should be noted to ensure that the strategies, approaches, methods and techniques selected are able to represent all ethnic groups in the class. Therefore, this study explores teachers' knowledge on students, especially the socio-economic and socio-cultural aspects of students. Qualitative research design was used in this case study which involved four teachers of Islamic education in Sarawak via purposive sampling. Data were analyzed thematically using the Atlas. ti7. 1. 7software. The results showed participants in the study have the initiative to find out the background of the students, especially the economic and cultural aspects of students. Knowledge about both these aspects helps them in conveying the teaching of Islam. The results also indicate that the socio-economic and family culture can have positive and negative implications for the students' learning processes in the classroom. Hopefully, these findings provide a paradigm shift for teachers of Islamic education in creating meaningful lessons for students.
Exploring Project Management Education
Authors: Nijhuis Steven A.
Published: July 2017

The object of this paper is to explore the actual practice in project management education in the Netherlands and compare it to reference institutions and recent literature. A little over 40% of the Higher Education institutions in the Netherlands mentions PM education in programs and/or courses. A total of 264 courses, minors and programs in the Netherlands found. In reference institutions 33 courses and programs are found and 36 publications deal with actual teaching of project management in Higher Education. Comparing these sources finds traditional methods of teaching and testing, a roughly comparable focus on subjects and an unsupported high claim of learning level, while the number of credits assigned to project management is relatively small. There is a strong focus on planning without execution, which is critiqued as is the promoted Project Based Learning.
The Functions of Women Branches in Political Parties, in Terms of Social Entrepreneurship Activities- A Case Study from Izmir-TURKEY
Authors: Yarkin Dincer , Goztas Aylin , Topsumer Fusun , Aygen Nuket Aygen , Cosan Ozlem
Published: July 2017

In the solution of some social and economic challenges where the States, governments become short. The persons or groups that activate in order to maintain their responsibilities to the membered community are called as Social Entrepreneurs. Issues such as poverty, environmental pollution, women and child abuse, human rights violations, unemployment, refugee and immigrant rights and their integration, and minority rights are the main subjects that Social entrepreneurs are involved in finding solutions. In this study, representatives of women's branches of political parties operating in Izmir both in power and opposition were elected by random sampling and in-depth interview chosen as research method. As a result of the interviews, the activities related to social entrepreneurship dimension were evaluated. Findings showed that the political party women's branches have access to resources, and they conduct social entrepreneurship activities to solve problems in a shorter way by removing the bureaucracy as much as possible.
Stress, and Deconcentration of Children in Learning, and Their Involvement in Work
Authors: Gaxhiqi Behxhet
Published: July 2017

The key research problem in this regard is familiarizing with the causes and motives of engaging children at work; and knowing the factors influencing in spreading this occurrence which is of a large extent and very concerning, for the fact that this occurrence is being increased every day more and more. The occurrence of studying these issues and familiarizing with the circumstances, also the impellent and motivating factors in this aspect, has affected the change of this situation to a large extent. The reason to choose this topic for research among others is the study method of this issue, since it is one of the most spread problems among children nowadays, because a number of them perform heavy duties and with destructive measures for their health as in the psychic aspect and also in that emotional one, but also in the bad construction of the child’s personality. However, on the occasion of knowing and studying of these circumstances today, we primarily have a better awareness as in this cases to the parents-family, social-cultural environment and also the society in general. Our research problem in this case will be “causes and motives of engaging children at work”. This will be our research focus in this regard.
The Strategy of Implementation of Social Health Insurance Scheme in Albania
Authors: Rudina Degjoni
Published: July 2017

This abstract is to provide a concise description of the strategy of implementation of social health insurance scheme in Albania. The health insurance scheme in Albania was established from 1995 year and it covered a basic list of reimbursable drugs and the payment of family doctors in the system since its inception. From year to year, the scheme evolved gradually, with different expanding the range of the covered services throught shifting from undifferentiated funding to payment for health services packages in Albania. From the year 2013, Health Insurance Fund of Albania takes the decisions to change the mechanisms of the health insurance scheme. The new health insurance scheme covers the primary health care service, the hospitals service and the list of reimbursamble drugs. This abstract proposes which are the principles on which the health insurance scheme wills based in Albania, which are the categories benefiting from the health insurance scheme and which are the amount of compulsory health insurance contribution. In brief, the current social helath insurance scheme situation in Albania if includes any problems as health financing; if the social health insurance scheme is consolidated. These proposals in this abstract are ambitious and require detailed implementation of social helath insurance scheme and planning for the Albanian population how to be insured in the health sector of Albania.
The Influence of Motivation on the Quality of the Leader – Follower Relationship
Authors: Simic Jelena , Kezic Tamara , Ristic Marija Runic
Published: July 2017

The subject of this research is the connection of the motivational structure with the quality of the leader –follower relationship. The aim is to determine the ways to improve the quality of the leader – fololower relationship which will consequently enhance the productivity and the satisfaction of employees. The research results have shown that the motivational factors, such as reward systems, good interpersonal relationships, career development possibilities and good team spirit, are significantly statistically associated with the leader – follower relationship. The sample includes 300 respondents with different educational and professional profiles, employed in various public and private sectors in Serbia. An interdisciplinary approach has been used in this paper, and the data have been processed by SPSS statistical analysis. Based on this research, we may conclude that the strategy of motivation throughout an organization is necessary. It should integrate motivational actions into several segments: the development of the importance of work, the awareness of employees’ personal values, good interpersonal relationships and the atmosphere of team work.
Highly Skilled Portuguese Professionals: Who Are They and What Moves Them Out of the Country? Profiles, Factors and Motivations
Authors: Amaral Susana Teles , Marques Ana Paula
Published: July 2017

In the context of the financial and social-economic crisis, Portugal has recently been the scene of massive outflow of professionals who seek/find employment alternatives in other countries. Also the young-adults most skilled are being affected by this lack of opportunities. Who they are and what moves this highly skilled population out of the country? Based on the outputs of an online inquiry applied to a wide network of these emigrants with higher education degree, we propose both the understanding of conditions – pull and push factors – as the knowledge of the characteristics, motivations, trajectories, strategies and ways of life of the emigrants` profile.
Social Media Exploration 1.1
Authors: Rolleston Te Kahu
Published: July 2017

He uri t?nei mai i ng? tai e papaki tu ana ki mauao, no te ia moana o te awanui, te ia-auraki o Tauranga ka rere i te ao ka rere i te po. Ko Ngaiterangi te iwi, ko ng? moutere whakaruruhau o Matakana ng? turangawaewae ?ku. Koira te p?take o t?ku t?ngaengae. Tauranga Moana Tauranga Tangata. I descend from the tides that crash and break against my ancestral mountain named Mauao. I am of the great running currents of my sea fearing people, The Vein of our lives, Te Awanui. The islands of Matakana are where I plant my feet and call home.  That is my very foundation from where I will always draw life. Tauranga’s sea, and Tauranga’s people are one.
Connected Activism: Indigenous Uses of Social Media for Shaping Political Change
Authors: Duarte Marisa Elena
Published: July 2017

Prior studies describe digital tactics as specific strategies actors apply within broader repertoires of contention, specifically in social and political contexts. A comparison of EZLN, Idle No More, and the ongoing Rio Yaqui water rights movement reveals the kinds of community knowledge work that has to happen prior to and around activating digital tactics in Indigenous rights movements, including choices in messaging and discourses of Indigeneity, targeting of movement opponents, and selection of digital tools and techniques. Activists harness these communicative affordances to practice a politics of visibility, cultivate solidarity, diffuse an Indigenous consciousness, enforce dominant governments’ trust and treaty responsibilities, and remind many of the irrevocable injustice of colonialism. Designing methodologies that account for specific Indigenous social and political contexts as well as the affordances of various digital environments is part of the future work of Indigenous media theorists.
Trauma, Shared Recognition and Indigenous Resistance on Social media
Authors: Carlson Bronwyn Lee , Jones Lani V , Harris Michelle , Quezada Nelia , Frazer Ryan
Published: July 2017

This paper investigates the ways in which Indigenous Australians respond individually, and collectively, to racial vilification by means of social media sites. Introducing the concept of “shared recognition” this paper describes the collective sense of anger and frustration experienced by Indigenous people when traumatic events in the public domain act as reminders of ongoing colonialism. Three examples are explored to demonstrate collective trauma as a result of racist and discriminatory acts that are made public, and the ways in which social media is utilised by Indigenous Australians to make sense of and cope with trauma. Firstly, the Four Corners program on ABC television entitled ‘Australia’s Shame’. Secondly, a cartoon produced by the editorial cartoonist for The Australian newspaper, Bill Leak depicting Indigenous fathers as neglectful. Finally, the social media movement, #IndigenousDads, that emerged in response to these events and demonstrates ongoing resistance to colonial narratives. Drawing on Sara Ahmed’s (2004) notion of “affective economies” this paper unpacks the politics of pain, shame and pride in the aftermath of both the Four Corners program and the Bill Leak cartoon.
Archiving the Aboriginal Rainbow: Building an Aboriginal LGBTIQ Portal
Authors: Farrell Andrew
Published: July 2017

Indigenous LGBTIQ people are a marginalised group that do not have the luxury of representation on a broad range of social and cultural issues. The development of various online projects aims to challenge that. This paper is a discussion of the development of a blog project which supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ peoples through link sharing online on social media. The themes of identity, social media, and Indigenous activism are rehearsed in this paper to demonstrate the potential for emerging projects that challenge oppressive politics
Reterritorialising Social Media: Indigenous People Rise Up
Authors: Wilson Alex , Carlson Bronwyn Lee , Sciascia Acushla
Published: July 2017

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G-LOC Warning Algorithms Based on EMG Features of the Gastrocnemius Muscle
Authors: Kim Sungho , Cho Taehwan , Lee Yongkyun , Koo Hyojin , Choi Booyong , Kim Dongsoo
Published: July 2017

BACKGROUND: G-induced loss of consciousness (G-LOC) is mainly caused by failure to sustain an oxygenated blood supply to the pilot’s brain because of the sudden acceleration in the direction of the +Gz axis, and is considered a critical safety issue. The purpose
of this study was to develop G-LOC warning algorithms based on monitoring electromyograms (EMG) of the gastrocnemius muscle on the calf.METHODS: EMG data was retrieved from a total of 67 pilots and pilot trainees of the Korean Air Force during high-G training on a human centrifugal
simulator. Seven EMG features were obtained from root mean square (RMS), integrated absolute value (IAV), and mean absolute value (MAV) for muscle contraction, slope sign changes (SSC), waveform length (WL), zero crossing (ZC), and median frequency (MF) for muscle contraction and fatigue.RESULTS:
Out of seven EMG features, IAV and WL showed a rapid decay before G-LOC. Based on these findings, this study developed two algorithms which can detect G-LOC during flight and provide warning signals to the pilots. The probability of G-LOC occurrence was detected through monitoring the decay
trend for representing muscle endurance and climb rate of the IAV and WL value during sudden acceleration above 6 G, representing muscle power. The sensitivity of the algorithms using IAV and WL features was 100% and the specificity was 66.7%.DISCUSSION: This study suggests that
a G-LOC detecting and warning system may be a customized, real-time countermeasure by improving the accuracy of detecting G-LOC.Kim S, Cho T, Lee Y, Koo H, Choi B, Kim D. G-LOC warning algorithms based on EMG features of the gastrocnemius muscle. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2017; 88(8):737–742.