bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Labour Market Tightness and Matching Efficiency in Different Labour Market Segments – Do Differences in Education Matter?
Authors: Obadić Alka , Viljevac Viktor 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This paper analyses the existing educational structures of selected EU member countries and their alignment with the labour market (LM) needs. This study aims to identify potential structural mismatches between the skills taught in schools and universities and the skills and knowledge required in the workplace. To evaluate this educational mismatch, the paper explores the matching needs of employers and unemployed job seekers by using disaggregated national employment office data. The paper examines the selected group of EU countries (AT, HR, EE, SI, ES) from 2010 to 2022, using the Beveridge curves and estimating LM tightness and matching efficiency for different education groups. The results show that differences in education levels result in relatively small deviations from aggregate trends in the LM. Aggregate LM trends strongly impact all education groups in the labour market.
The Role of Monitoring and Evaluation and Project Implementation Management System for Non-Profit Project Performance in Developing Countries
Authors: Ovcina Adnan , Arslanagic-Kalajdzic Maja 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This study examines the relationship between monitoring and evaluation (M&E), project implementation management system (PIMS) for financial monitoring, and project performance within the framework of the resource-based view (RBV), dynamic capabilities, and knowledge management theory. It focuses on non-profit projects in a developing context, particularly in countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Developmental assistance and non-profit projects have an important role to play in the economic performance of developing countries. The research highlights the significance of understanding factors influencing project performance in non-profit projects in developing countries such as BiH. The findings indicate that both M&E and PIMS for financial monitoring significantly influence three key knowledge management processes - knowledge internalization, knowledge accumulation, and knowledge transfer and integration, which in turn positively influence project performance. The study underscores the importance of synergy between M&E, PIMS, and knowledge management for enhancing project performance, offering valuable insights for policymakers, donors, the international community, and academia.
International Portfolio Diversification Benefits: An Empirical Investigation of the 28 European Stock Markets During the Period 2014–2024
Authors: Zaimovic Azra , Arnaut-Berilo Almira , Bešlija Rijad 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This study investigates the benefits of international diversification in the stock markets of the 28 European countries (the EU and the UK) over two five-year periods: a stable period from 2014 to 2019 and a turbulent period from 2019 to 2024. The analysis draws on the Markowitz mean-variance, Sharpe reward-to-variability, and naive diversification models, based on which different investment strategies were developed and implemented. We find that actively managed portfolios perform significantly better than naively diversified portfolios. The analyzed markets exhibit positive short-term associations, with an average correlation coefficient of 0.29 in the first period and 0.46 in the second period. However, these markets do not show long-term cointegration.
Recent crises have reduced diversification benefits, yet significant opportunities for diversification remain. Diversification benefits are almost halved in the second period: average single-market standard deviation can be reduced by 60.5% with investments in 20-indices portfolios in the stable period, and only by 33.7% with the same portfolio size in the turbulent period.
The Determinants of the Incidence of Employer-Provided Training in the Western Balkans
Authors: Gashi Ardiana , Adnett Nick J. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
If the standards of living in the Western Balkans are to converge on those in the EU then the current productivity gap needs eliminating. A significant portion of that gap would ideally be eliminated through the expansion of employer-provided training. However, survey data indicate that since 2016 training incidence has been rising in only two of the six countries of the Western Balkans. The main contribution of this paper is to investigate this disappointing performance. A model of the determinants of the incidence of employer-provided training is developed based on theory and investigations in other countries. It is found that in the Western Balkans firms with foreign owners, those who export and those who report that their employees are eager to access training are more likely to provide training, whilst micro and small firms are less likely to provide training. Sentiments regarding the firm’s and economy’s current performance and their prospects are also significant determinants. The policy implications of these findings are addressed in the concluding section.
The Impact of the Crisis Induced by the Conflict in Ukraine on Firms: Evidence from North Macedonia
Authors: Petreski Marjan 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This paper evaluates the impact of the Ukraine conflict-induced crisis on firms in North Macedonia using data from a survey conducted with 112 firms in April and May 2023. Through descriptive statistics and probit regression analysis, we find that small firms in low-wage sectors predominantly coped with the crisis by raising prices of final products and services, followed by cost-cutting measures. Larger firms tended to invest in self-electricity generation or energy-saving equipment. Our results show that firms with higher energy cost shares increased final prices more but experienced decreased competitiveness. Firms not addressing rising costs did not consistently pass these costs onto prices or maintain competitiveness, except for labor costs. Labor cost increases, such as from minimum wage hikes, may lead to cost-push inflation unless firms absorb these costs at the expense of profits.
Toward Financial Optimization: Assessing the Influence of Budget Process on Effective Accounting Management
Authors: Nguyen Thi Thanh Thao 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This study analyzes the pivotal role of the budget process in effective accounting management and advocates for tailored strategies to fortify Vietnamese enterprises amidst global competition, thereby charting a course towards sustainable development. It delves into the intricate relationship between budget process and accounting approaches within Vietnamese enterprises, highlighting their crucial role in achieving sustainable growth and prosperity. Effective management of this interplay, including elements such as the Budget Process, Planning, Implementation, and Control, is essential for optimizing Accounting Management for Vietnamese Enterprises. Tailored strategies are emphasized as vital tools for navigating the challenges posed by global competition, enabling enterprises to pursue sustainable development objectives. By integrating budget process with accounting practices, businesses can enhance strategic decision-making and position themselves for success amidst dynamic market conditions. Overall, the study underscores the necessity for Vietnamese enterprises to align these two domains to unlock their full potential for sustained success, driving long-term prosperity and growth in the contemporary business landscape. This research also provides theoretical groundwork for future researchers as well as businesses to apply for adjustments in budget management to enhance the effectiveness of administrative operations.
Empowering Work Teams as a Mechanism to Increase the Speed of Administrative Decision-Making
Authors: Rabhi Mokhtar , Harizi Rima Afaf , Djoual Mohammed Said , Thamri Ahlam 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Empowering work teams is one of the most critical methods adopted in designing organizations to achieve the effectiveness of administrative decisions. The current study seeks a consistent theoretical framework for empowering work teams and speeding decision-making. It also aims to test the relationship between them in higher education institutions. The study sought to test the relationship applied based on an independent variable represented in empowering work teams with its dimensions: task design, leadership styles, organizational culture, information and communication, and a dependent variable represented in decision-making speed with its dimensions: response time, processing time, and execution time for a sample of university lecturers of the Faculty of Economic, Commercial, and Management Sciences at the at the University of Djelfa - Algeria. A questionnaire was designed to collect data from the study sample of 72 university lecturers, and the data was processed and analyzed statistically. The study reached a set of results. There was a significant effect of empowering leadership style, organizational culture, information and communication on the speed of decision-making among lecturers of the Faculty of Economic, Commercial, and Management Sciences at the University of Djelfa - Algeria. There were statistically significant differences in the sample responses concerning the axis speed of decision-making due to the job title variable. Also, the research study recommends working with the dimensions of the organization’s internal environment from the perspective of empowerment to make decisions that are compatible with time requirements.
Constrained Series PI, PID and PIDA Controller Design Inspired by Ziegler–Nichols
Authors: Huba Mikulas , Bistak Pavol , Brieznik Jan , Vrancic Damir 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
The present paper complements the results of several recent papers on higher-order (HO) controllers with automatic-reset. A modification of the two-step tuning of the constrained second-order derivative controllers based on integrator-plus-dead-time (IPDT) models is proposed. In the first step, the linear controller is designed using the multiple real dominant poles (MRDPs) method to avoid the slowdown of the closed-loop dynamics due to the presence of slow poles. In the second step, the smallest time constant of the numerator of the MRDP-optimal controller transfer function is selected as the automatic-reset time constant. The derived control method was tested on a thermal system for the filament disc dryer to demonstrate the deployment, tuning, use and impact of controllers with increasing derivative degree in practical applications. It is shown that the use of HO controllers is similar to the traditional hyper-reset controllers (i.e. series proportional-integral-derivative [PID] controllers) from the user’s point of view. However, the advantages are faster transient responses while maintaining sufficiently smooth input and output shapes of the process with a minimum number of monotonic intervals. The overall design can be seen as a generalisation and discretisation of the Ziegler and Nichols graphical tuning method. One of the main new features is the consideration of a constrained control signal, as is typical for a pulse width modulated (PWM) actuator. Such actuators are often used in speed-controlled electric drives and in power electronics, among other applications.
Support for children and families, including those arriving in the face of the war from Ukraine, offered in specialist day care facilities in Bialystok
Authors: Sołbut Agnieszka 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Day care centres provide families with assistance in the care and upbringing of their children. Various forms of classes, from pedagogy of play to specialist therapeutic help, planned in the annual calendar of the institutions constitute a great support for families. Classes, free time activities, trips are free of charge, which is important in the case of families struggling with life and financial difficulties. Specialist day-care centres are a bridge between educational institutions and the family house.
Such places constituted a mainstay for children coming to Białystok from a war-torn country, from Ukraine. This article is a summary of methodological activities that took place in specialized day care facilities with the participation and great commitment of students of the Faculty of Education of the University of Bialystok. The article presents good practices that can also be promoted in other institutions in the country.
Rapid review of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the digitalization of higher education
Authors: Chukwuere Joshua 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
The digitization of the higher education process in the COVID-19 pandemic (new normal) has created a new technological wave. The COVID-19 pandemic (new normal) presents a great opportunity for higher education institutions (HEIs) to be digital and technologically innovative in their teaching and learning process through digitization. The process of digital transformation of the education system began long ago, but has been accelerated by the new normal created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital transformation in higher education institutions (HEIs) has become more intentional, in-demand, and purpose-driven. The COVID-19 pandemic revolutionized the higher education system and other areas of life. This paper examines the aspects of digitization of the higher education process in the new normal created by the COVID-19 pandemic era. This study presents a rapid review of the literature on the research topic. The changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic represent what is called the new normal (normality). The study found that the digitization of the higher education process brought accelerated, improved, consolidated, accepted, recognized, and accessible learning. Many digitalization tools such as social media, augmented reality, machine learning, and other emerging technologies are used to accelerate the higher education process during the COVID-19 pandemic (new normal).
Kindergarten teachers’ perspectives on media education in Austria
Authors: Mohammadpourkachalami Kobra , Kogler-Velich Dagmar 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Given the importance of teachers’ views and perspectives in promoting media literacy among students and children, this study examines the perspectives of kindergarten teachers in Austria on media education. Data was collected through an online survey of kindergarten teachers who participated in a training. The results show that common approaches to media literacy among kindergarten teachers are protectionist and technical approaches. Critical and reflective approaches to media were rarely mentioned by kindergarten teachers.
Neuroeducation meets virtual reality: theoretical analysis and implications for didactic design
Authors: Terrenghi Ilaria , Garavaglia Andrea 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Immersive Virtual Reality (I-VR) is becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s society and is a technology that is being used more and more in educational contexts and whose potential for learning has been widely discussed. Taking into account the latest research in neuroscience, we want to explore the potential of using immersive virtual environments to facilitate deep learning in educational contexts that invoke the value of experience, imitation and repetition. Neurodidactics seems to offer the most interesting insights into how participation in a virtual reality session can positively affect learning processes: this suggests that it is worth focusing on the learning processes that can be generated by this emerging technology. The paper concludes with some practical suggestions for design, addressing both the didactic experience and the learning objects.
Intercultural Relations and Attitudes towards Immigrants – The Case of Slovenia
Authors: Ule Mirjana , Kurdija Slavko 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
The paper analyses public opinion towards immigrants in Slovenia, especially in terms of openness and acceptance. It begins by providing some key theoretical background on the topic and then draws on selected empirical data from the European Social Survey from a cross-temporal perspective. According to survey data, respondents in Slovenia have become more open towards immigrants in recent years. However, there are significant tensions between those who are more open to and those who oppose immigration. This divide between immigration supporters and opponents is a persistent social tension that characterises political orientations in Slovenia in general. Despite the shifting public opinion towards greater tolerance, right-wing populist politicians may still target and mobilise those who remain sceptical or hostile towards immigrants.
“Io ho avuto molti problemi con questo concetto di Nazione Madre”: The Notion of Kin-State from the Perspective of Members of the Italian National Community in Slovenia
Authors: Sorgo Lara , Udovič Boštjan 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
The article delves into the understanding of the notion of kin-state or homeland among members of the Italian national community in Slovene Istria. The authors find that both the notions of kinness and homeland remain theoretically unclear and incomplete, posing significant challenges to the exploration of the amalgamated theoretical construct of kin-homeland as each investigation into this topic begins “ab ovo”. The authors also note methodological inconsistencies across various studies investigating this concept. Their key finding is that members of the Italian national community in Slovenia regard the concept of kin-state or homeland as outdated, attributing this perception to the fluidity of identities that renders binary modes of thinking obsolete.
Commemorative Signs for Nazi Era Victims across Space and Time – DERLA Kärnten/Koroška
Authors: Wutti Daniel , Danglmaier Nadja 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
In official narratives, Austria was seen for decades as the first victim of Nazi Germany that had to participate in national socialist felonies. A remembrance of “dutiful” soldiers who gave their lives in the “fight for their fatherland” (Kühnel 2022, 199) is over-represented in public space, while the persecuted victims of national socialism are little remembered. The Austria-wide digital platform DERLA, the Digital Memorial Landscape, established in 2023, makes all memorials to the victims of the Nazi era (as well as didactic material) available on the Internet. The analysis of the information collected on this platform makes it possible to add new findings to academic literature. This article focuses on bilingual Carinthia, provides an insight into new memorials for the victims of national socialism, and compares the Carinthian memorial landscape both spatially and geographically.
FAMILY MATTERS: GROWING UP IN FAMILY-BASED CARE MAKES A WORLD OF A DIFFERENCE
Authors: J. Bakermans-Kranenburg Marian , H. van IJzendoorn Marinus 
Published: June 2024

Worldwide millions of children and youth live in institutions that may not provide basic conditions for good-enough care, and these numbers are predicted to increase drastically because of the aftermath of the COVID pandemic and wars raging in several parts of the world. We show that three conditions are essential: safe, stable, and shared care (Triple S care). Safe care means a caregiving environment free from child abuse or neglect; stable care implies a minimum number of separations from caregivers; and shared care entails support from a small network of 'alloparents' to alleviate caregiving tasks. With empirical and meta-analytic results from our studies over more than 30 years on institutionalization we demonstrate that institutions, including small ones like SOS Children Villages, cannot provide safe, stable, and shared care, and lead to substantial delays in development, not only for physical health but also for mental health and neurocognitive growth. The good news however is that children can recover from the setbacks of institutional care when they move to family-based environments, such as foster or adoptive care, kinship care, or Kafalah. Abolition of institutions does not automatically lead to better care. De-institutionalization can only succeed if the transition to family-based care is supported by policies that promote safe, stable, and shared alternative care. Facilitating and monitoring the transition to family-based care should be paramount in policies for children and youth without parental care.
A study on clinicodemographical profile of patients availing the teledermatology service at a tertiary care center in Northeast India
Authors: Marak Anita , Verma Shikha , Sakshi Kumari 
Published: June 2024

Objectives:
Delivery of patient care services has drastically evolved where teledermatology specifically has brought about a paradigm shift in our day-to-day practice and has been increasingly utilized since the pandemic era. Keeping this in mind, we conducted a study to evaluate the clinical and demographical profile of patients availing teledermatology service in a tertiary care center in North East India.

Materials and Methods:
This was a retrospective study where the database of patients utilizing the teledermatology facility was analyzed for a period of one year (January 2022–March 2023).

Results:
A total of 74 patients were included in the study, and the data was analyzed based on the store and forward approach. There was a female preponderance with a male: female ratio of 1:2.5. Most of the patients (88%) hailed from an urban background. The highest frequency of users for this service were those aged between 20 and 30 years (35%). The median age was 24 years. The pediatric population comprised 4% of the cases. The diagnosis was possible for 61 (82.4%) cases. The four most common conditions encountered were acne (31.8%), eczematous disorders (18%), melasma (14.8%), and superficial fungal infections (13.3 %). Chronic cases (74%) exceeded the acute cases (26%) in numbers. In the remaining cases where diagnosis was not possible (18%), they were asked to come for a face-to-face consultation; however, none of these patients turned up. In contrast, only 4% of the patients where a diagnosis was possible opted for a re-consultation through teledermatology and none chose to visit the clinic.

Conclusion:
Through this study, we identified patterns in the utilization of teledermatology concerning commonly encountered dermatoses, as well as the age and demographics of patients engaging in teledermatology. This information can be instrumental in the future to pinpoint areas where teledermatology could be more effectively employed.