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Nataša Podnar[1], Milan Ambrož[2]

Abstract

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

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

Srečo Zakrajšek

Abstract

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

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

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

Abstract

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

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

Saša Zupan Korže, Matjaž Škabar, Sonja Sibila Lebe

Abstract

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

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

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

Digital Object Identifier(DOI): https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5718582
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Gregor Garb

Abstract

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tadej Praprotnik

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

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

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

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

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Aleksandar Ilievski, Igor Bernik

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

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

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

Digital Object Identifier(DOI): http://dx.doi.org/10.12959/issn.1855-0541.IIASS-2016-no3-art1

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Dolores Modic

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

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

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

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Aleksandra Tabaj, Tatjana Dolinšek, Črtomir Bitenc

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

Key words: disability, transition, education, labour market

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

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

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Igor Bernik , Bojan Dobovšek , Blaž Markelj

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

Keywords: Cybercrime, Perception, Fear, Threats, Opinion

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

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

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Biljana Petrevska

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

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

Keywords: disabilities, evaluation, employment rehabilitation

Božidar Veljković, Milan Ambrož 

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

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Anna Piszcz

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

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

Abstract

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

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

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

Digital Object Identifier(DOI): https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14169809
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Tomaž Vec

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

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

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

Md. Abul Hasam1, Dr. Nasrin Akhter2

Abstract

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

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

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

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

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

Digital Object Identifier(DOI): https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10328101
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Nevenka Podgornik[1]

Abstract:

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

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

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

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

Digital Object Identifier(DOI): https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7040163
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Xiaowen Zhang, Zitong Li, Wanda Siu, Yuewen Wang

Abstract

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

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

 Veronika Ternik,  Beno Arnejčič

 Abstract

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

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

Primož Rakovec[1]

Abstract

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

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

Milan Bezjak, Nevenka Podgornik

Abstract

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

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

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

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

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

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Aleksandra Tabaj, Tatjana Brumnič-Smrekar

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

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

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

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Mateja Gorenc, Borka Jerman Blažič, Anita Goltnik Urnaut

Abstract

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

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

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

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

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Uroš Pinterič

Abstract

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

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

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

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Iqbal Ahmed Chowdhury

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

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

Muiris MacCarthaigh

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

Keywords: Parliaments, EU, Accountability, Committees, Legislation

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

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

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Ana Barić, Dejan Jelovac, Nuša Fain

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

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

Ana Barić is M.A. in Social Sciences; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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

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

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

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Zuzana Somogyiová

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

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

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

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

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Tea Golob, Matej Makarovič 

Daniel Klimovský 

Borut Rončević 

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

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Ugwueze Charles Afamuefuna [1]

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

Keywords: Financial Accountability, Local Government, Bureaucracy.

 Joelle Danielle Ngo Ndjama 

Abstract

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

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

Mila Nadrljanski[1], Mira Pavlinović[2]

Abstract

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

 Keywords: ethics, media, communication, media ethics

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

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Syed Ali Abbas[1]

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

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

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

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Xingan Li

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

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

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

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

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

Abstract

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

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

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

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

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

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