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ANALYSIS OF CONSUMERS\u27 ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOURISM SECTOR IN THE LITHUANIA REGIONS
Get PDFIn the article, the author analyzes the attitude of consumers towards the sustainable development of the tourism sector in the Lithuania regions. The purpose of the research is to analyze the attitude of consumers towards the sustainable development of the tourism sector in the Lithuania regions. During the research, a quantitative survey (questionnaire survey) was conducted. Data collection methods - analysis of scientific literature and sources, document analysis, questionnaire survey. The article analyzes the consumers\u27 attitude towards the sustainable development of the tourism sector from a theoretical point of view and presents the results of the conducted research. It is concluded that the respondents consider the following factors of sustainable development of the tourism sector to be the most important: development of ecological tourism; accessibility of tourism; creation of tourist routes accessible to all; certification of tourism services; development of the common national route and development of bicycle tourism infrastructure, etc. According to the respondents, the following problems of sustainable development of the tourism sector are usually encountered: economic problem: insufficient investments in the development of sustainable tourism; lack of knowledge about the essence and principles of sustainable tourism in local politics; underdeveloped tourism sector infrastructure, etc
CORRELATION BETWEEN PERSONNEL\u27 AUTHENTICITY IN THE WORKPLACE, BURNOUT AND WELL-BEING
Get PDFTo be authentic is to be oneself, needs, true and original, to be aware of one\u27s identity, to act in accordance with values, needs and desires, which naturally contributes to quality of life. Well-being is a universal life goal and one of the most important strategic priorities and human resource trends in organizations today. A large part of people\u27s lives is spent at work, which today is characterized by uncertainty, competitiveness, and stress, so it is in the interest of organizations to contribute authentic expressions in their employees, making them feel better and thus more productive, while attracting new talents who value authenticity at work as a psychological benefit. The aim of the research is to explore personnel’ authenticity in the workplace in relation to burnout and well-being and to develop proposals to human resource managers and managers for enhancing personnel’ authenticity and well-being and reducing burnout. Three research questions: Are there correlations between personnel\u27 authenticity in the workplace, burnout, and well-being; Are there differences in variables between age groups, by organization size, between seniority groups and different types of work models; Does authenticity in the workplace affect burnout and well-being. The following methods were used: Relational Authenticity Questionnaire; Maslach Burnout Inventory – General Survey; Index of Psychological Well-Being at Work; two open questions created by the authors of the study and socio-demographic survey. Based on the results, it was found that there are correlations between variables, namely, a positive relationship between relational authenticity and well-being and a negative – between both exhaustion and cynicism burnout subscales. There are differences in variables between age groups, seniority groups and different types of work models, and the impact of authenticity on both burnout and well-being was found. Results help to draw the attention of employers to promotion of authenticity as a tool for enhancing well-being and preventing burnout, proposals can be used for aforementioned purposes in organizations.
TOWARDS EDUCATION 2050: METHODOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS
Get PDFEducation 2050 is a determining factor of Future 2050. Therefore, different attempts to envision Education 2050 have been undertaken, and their results have been presented to the wider public. However, the scientific view on Education 2050 is under-represented, and the methodology of envisaging Education 2050 remains under-explored. The aim of this paper is to analyse methodologies applied to the projection of Education 2050. The exploratory research is employed in this work. Data were collected via observations and processed via content analysis. Findings were structured, summarized and compared, and allowed concluding that the use of methodologies in the works selected for analysis of Education 2050 is fragmentary. Only some methodology’s elements are leveraged for shaping Education 2050 in the analysed works. The aspect of Information and Communication Technologies prevails in projecting Education 2050 in the works available for analysis. The analysed works have more differences than similarities in the use of methodological elements related to the design of Education 2050. A new research question has been formulated: What is a methodology for envisioning Education 2050? Limitations of the research have been presented. Further work has been proposed.
ART BOOKS IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURAL SPACE
Get PDFA study on art books is necessary to understand their role in contemporary cultural spaces and how to create a great book on art that contributes to enriching cultural landscapes. The article highlights the relevance of printed books in today\u27s context, focusing on art themes, emphasizing the significance of art literature in the digital age, pointing out its ability to offer a deeper engagement with art phenomena. The aim of the article is to explore the types of art books and their significance in contemporary cultural spaces. Research methods include theoretical approaches involving the exploration, compilation, and analysis of relevant scientific and professional literature and sources. A survey, conducted through structured interviews, involved questioning cultural and art experts about the significance of art books in today\u27s cultural spaces. The results of the study demonstrate that the relevance of books, including art books, will persist; their publication in print format will not disappear as art books possess added value created by the physical, tangible format of the book, its design elements, material properties, and diverse culturally significant content.
VISUALIZING EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION: PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ VIEWS
Get PDFThe study’s major purpose was to compare primary school teachers’ views on visualizing educational information under conditions of the reform of Ukrainian education being in progress and unforeseen global impacts (martial law in Ukraine and the Covid-19 pandemic). The survey was conducted within the time period of 2019 spring – 2022/2023 winter. The total number of respondents consisted of 265 primary school teachers. Gradual primary school teachers’ reorientations regarding the essence of visualizing educational information were determined as a strong positive tendency: from the position of its identification associated with the didactic field of the use of visual means to the consideration of visualizing educational information as an effective didactic tool boosting the use of interactive methods of teaching and learning in primary school. A significant rethinking of the didactic potential of using visualization in the educational process of primary school was being observed. The implementation speed of forms, methods and means of information visualization in the educational process of primary school changed positively as a result of experimental didactic influences. But the dynamics of changes was not correspondingly enough to the needs of modern educational requirements. Concluded the inappropriate development of primary school teachers’ visualizing educational information skills that are to be intensively improved among primary school teachers.
TEACHERS’ MOTIVATIONS, BELIEFS, AND EXPECTATIONS REGARDING MORAL EDUCATION IN UPPER SECONDARY EDUCATION
Get PDFThis study explored high school teachers’ motivations and preferences regarding adolescents’ moral education in the context of the assessment of the newly developed program ‘e-TAP+’ for virtue education in Grades 10 to 12 in Latvia. The program comprises four modules: personal flourishing, flourishing relationships, societal flourishing, and digital flourishing. The research questions guiding the research were: Which aspects of moral education at high school were most important for teachers, as evidenced by the topics they chose to pilot in their classes? What were teachers\u27 motivations for and expectations of participating in the evaluation of the virtue education program? This mixed-method survey research used an online questionnaire completed by 107 secondary school teachers from all regions of Latvia. In December 2023 – January 2024 teachers volunteered to participate in the piloting of the program, chose their preferred topics, and provided open-ended feedback on their choices and motivations. A total of 225 topics were chosen (90 in Grade 10, 81 in Grade 11, and 54 in Grade 12). Preliminary findings suggest that participants’ overall opinion about the program was very positive. Teachers’ main motivations were (1) the availability of quality materials for classroom discussion about virtues and values, and (2) the topicality of the program’s themes. Teachers in Grade 10 prioritized topics related with flourishing relationships (n=29, 32%), teachers in Grade 11 had a slightly bigger interest in personality than in relationships (n=28, 34% and n=24, 30%, respectively), and teachers in Grade 12 prioritized personality flourishing (n=20, 37%). The results will be valuable for other high school teachers and leaders, organizers of professional development courses, policymakers and other education authorities, and moral education researchers.
PHENOLIC CONTENT OF PEPPERMINT MENTHA PIPERITA AND LEMON BALM MELISSA OFFICINALIS WHEN GROWN IN AN URBAN GARDEN
Get PDFWithin the framework of the LBTU Malnava College project "The influence of growing conditions on ornamental plants", a study was conducted, the aim of which was to evaluate the influence of the sky on the growth of ornamental plants and herbs and the phenolic content of mint and lemon balm leaves when grown in an urban garden. According to the obtained results, it was concluded that the differences in phenol content are more significant only for mint and this difference can be influenced not only by the fact that the plants were grown in an urban environment, but also .by many other factors such as climate, fertilization, soil composition, precipitation, etc
DETENTION IN THE LEGISLATION OF EUROPEAN STATES
No full textThe article is devoted to the topical issue of the theory and practice of criminal procedure: the analysis of the problems of the legal regulation of procedural coercive measures - detention and arrest. The authors outline both the constitutional framework of both procedural means and the topicalities of their legal regulation, and also summarize the directives of the Council of Europe and the Parliament. The problem of terms of detention and their review has been defined, guarantees of the rights of detained persons, incl. guarantees of the rights of minor children.At the end of the article, the conclusions and some proposals for the improvement of the legal framework in the Latvian Criminal Procedure Law and the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation are summarized
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS IN THE FIELD OF LOGISTICS
Get PDFThe field of logistics has seen numerous technological innovations in recent years, driven by advancements in technology, automation, and data analytics. Some key examples of innovations in logistics include automation and robotics, predictive analytics and maintenance, internet of things and so on. Although these innovations sound advantageous to some, there may be some conflicting thoughts regarding these said advancements in the logistics field. Therefore, this article aims to analyse the beneficial and critical factors as well as the impact that innovations introduce to the logistics field.
THE IMPORTANCE OF INVESTMENTS FROM THE EXTERNAL SOURCE OF FINANCING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FARM "EDGARI" IN REZEKNES DISTRICT
Get PDFThe farm "Edgari" manages 138 hectares of agricultural land, specializing in cereal production and beef cattle breeding. To ensure successful development, the farm invests in precision technology for its agricultural machinery. The author investigates the support available to agricultural enterprises under Latvia\u27s Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan for 2023-2027 and the financing options available from credit institutions. The study analyzes the farm\u27s financial stability when participating in projects, attracting EAFRD funding with a 50% project intensity, and securing private financing by taking out a loan