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DYSLEXIA TYPEFACE: DOES IT AFFECT READING FLUENCY?
Full text linkThere are different approaches used to reduce reading skills deficits. One such approach, which belongs to the group of visual adaptations, is to change the font used in the texts. The main research goal is to assess the level of reading success in people with dyslexia (reading difficulties) by using a specialized Cyrillic font - Dyslexic FZF. The research was conducted on 24 persons with dyslexia from North Macedonia and obtained data about oral reading fluency and reading lists of meaningful and meaningless words with the Dyslexic FZF font and the font Times New Roman. The data of the two consecutive readings were compared. Results suggest that when using the new dyslexia typeface, Dyslexic FZF, participants were able to read more words per minute than with the Times New Roman font. A statistically significant difference in the results occurs in the errors made while reading
THE USE OF ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION IN ACCOUNTING
Full text linkRobotic Process Automation (RPA) is an automation technology that mimics human beings in fulfilling business processes. It is used as a virtual worker. It is found that repetitive tasks with a substantial quantity of work are especially cost effective and efficient to automate. The purpose of this study is to provide theoretical background and a discussion of the role of robotic process automation in accounting. It is important to have thorough account of RPA, which is a technological breakthrough that leads entities to strategical competitiveness in the business world
EXAMINATION OF INTERNET AND SHOPPING ONLINE ADDICTION ON KOSOVO STUDENTS DURING THE COVID PERIOD
Full text linkIn order to carry out this research, questionnaires were collected online, where the main focus was students from public and private faculties. The specific focus of the research is the correlation of internet addiction with online shopping. In order to achieve the objectives of the study and the ideal results, participants were selected from different faculties in Kosovo and we were able to collect data from different parts of Kosovo. These questionnaires were collected during the covid-19 period in 2021. Questionnaires were applied to different age groups starting from 18 years old and above. The number of participants in this study is 295. The research analyzes were done with IBM SPSS Statistics, where a non-parametric correlation and Spearman's analysis between Internet addiction and online shopping were aimed in our research, we noticed gender differences in the dependence on online shopping where women have resulted higher in this case, the value is higher of addiction to online student shopping varies significantly in terms of gender. Our results also show a significant change in financial status which means dependence on online shopping leads to financial difficulties. Internet and shopping addiction has resulted in positive correlations; addiction has been high where the main cause may be the pandemic time which has made people more passive. This research aimed to find the dependency of online shopping in the universities of Kosovo, where the research was conducted through two questionnaires that measured Internet addiction and online shopping where the focus was on students
DRAWING EXPERIENCES ON PARTICIPATORY FORESTRY EXTENSION APPROACHES: IMPLICATION FOR FORESTRY EXTENSION IN ETHIOPIA
Full text linkForestry extension in Ethiopia has been mirrored in the agriculture extension package as one aspect commonly to address land and forest degradation. In contrast to the top-down approach, the participatory extension has given momentum to promote afforestation and rehabilitation of degraded land for transferring sufficient knowledge and addressing growers’ choices to raise tree species for various purposes. However, the research on forestry-related participatory technology development, adaption, and extension seems overlooked. The purpose of this review was to draw on the experiences of countries with low economic development on participatory forestry technologies development and extension. Hence, I reviewed good practices of various selected countries where forestry participatory extension approaches have been effective. The result of the review shows that participatory extension approaches like group training, demonstration trial, farmer's field school, and community-based extension approaches have been effective in forest management and livelihood development in the forest sector. Therefore, the review implies that key forestry stakeholders engaging in research, technology development and extension should prioritize participatory approaches to address both community needs and ecological aspects
THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON ONLINE SHOPPING: AN EMPIRICAL RESEARCH WITH KOSOVAR CONSUMERS
Full text linkThe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the growth of online businesses in Kosovo is a topic that is treated in this paper. Due to the fall in economic activity brought on by the economy's closure, the COVID-19 pandemic inevitably had a negative impact on the Kosovar economy, just like it has on other nations around the world. The requirement for enterprises to undergo a digital transformation has been considerably expedited by Covid-19, which has had a tremendous impact on businesses, society, and the economy in general.
E-commerce is based on the idea of conducting business more effectively and quickly online. Giving clients access to the company's computer system allows them to modify the product and service to their specifications and ensure on-time delivery. These automated tailored services have a significant financial impact on enterprises by boosting earnings and lowering operating expenses.
This paper seeks to shed light on the Covid-19 pandemic's effects on Kosovo's internet commerce growth. For this reason, a survey was conducted online, with 251 respondents selecting the appropriate sample using a non-random selection approach.
The results show that Covid-19 appears to have had a favorable effect on the growth of online businesses in Kosovo. The Covid pandemic has positively impacted the growth of online enterprises in Kosovo, and the 24/7 accessibility of the online business has positively impacted the increase in sales volume, according to the results of the hypothesis testing. The paper primarily describes how the Covid-19 epidemic affected the growth of online enterprises in Kosovo
Promoting Youth Empowerment through Business Mentorship in South Africa
Full text linkOne of the setbacks in youth entrepreneurship is the unavailability of proper business knowledge and mentorship. In rural municipalities of South Africa, the absence of youth mentorship has widened the inequality gap and triggered deep youth poverty. This article reinforces the importance of youth mentoring in crucial business aspects such as writing business plans for entrepreneurial success. This study is premised on a positivist paradigm that uses a quantitative research design. The researchers administered twenty questionnaires to youth entrepreneurs in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa to examine whether mentoring the writing of business plans plays an essential role in their entrepreneurial ventures. The results for this article reveal that most youth entrepreneurs do not receive mentoring to boost their entrepreneurial ventures, even though mentoring has been identified as necessary. The report recommends that youth entrepreneurs be mentored to promote their businesses, which will create youth economic development and employment creation in BCMM
Effect of Continuous Improvement and Quality Data and Reporting on Innovation Performance
Full text linkIt is stated that there is no certainty in the literature as to what sort of relationship between Quality Management practices and innovation exists. The literature on the relationship between Continuous Improvement (CI) and Quality Data and Reporting (QDR) -two of the practices related to quality management- and innovation is even more limited. The aim of this study is to determine the relationships between CI and QDR and innovation performance (IP). The data were obtained from the companies with ISO certificate in the manufacturing and service sectors. The model which consists of QDR, CI and IP variables was analysed with the Structural Equation Model. The IP level was above the midpoint as well. It has been seen that CI and QDR have an impact on IP. In addition, it has been determined that QDR has a mediating role in the effect of CI on IP
TÜRKİYE VE KOSOVA’DAKİ ORTAÖĞRETİM İNGİLİZCE DERSİ ÖĞRETİM PROGRAMLARI: PROGRAMIN ÖĞELERİ AÇISINDAN BİR KARŞILAŞTIRMA
No full textThe study was carried out in order to compare the sixth grade English curriculum in Turkey and Kosovo in terms of similar and different aspects. The research is a case study from qualitative research designs. The English course curriculum taken from the web pages of the Ministries of National Education of Turkey and Kosovo were analyzed in detail and interpreted by comparing the objectives, content, teaching learning process and evaluation. According to the findings obtained; It has been seen that most of the objectives in the curriculum of both countries are cognitive whereas affective objectives are limited in number. On the other hand, there are more practical objectives in the curriculum implemented in Kosovo. When the teaching programs of both countries are considered according to the units, it is noteworthy that the selected topics are similar in that they contain information that can be used in daily life and are chosen to develop the imagination of the students. When the curriculum is analyzed in the context of teaching-learning process; It can be said that teaching methods such as student-centered and fun learning through games, motivating students and active use of audio-visual media tools are similar for both countries. It is also similar to the fact that there are activities and alternative evaluation methods that encourage formative assessment instead of summative evaluation in case of testing in the curriculum. On the other hand, different from Kosovo, it has been observed that detailed information about the testing situation is given to teachers in the English language curriculum in Turkey, and there are some recommendations in this context with effective assessment and evaluation techniques.Çalışma, Türkiye ve Kosova’daki altıncı sınıf İngilizce dersi öğretim programlarının benzer ve farklı yönleri açısından karşılaştırmasını yapmak amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Araştırma nitel araştırma desenlerinden bir durum çalışmasıdır. Türkiye ve Kosova Milli Eğitim Bakanlıklarının web sayfalarından alınan İngilizce dersi öğretim programları ayrıntılı olarak analiz edilmiş ve hedef, içerik, eğitim durumu ile sınama durumu unsurları karşılaştırılarak, yorumlanmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre; her iki ülke öğretim programlarında kazanımların büyük çoğunluğunun bilişsel kazanım olduğu ve duyuşsal kazanımların sınırlı sayıda kaldığı görülmüştür. Diğer yandan Kosavada uygulanan öğretim programında uygulamaya dönük kazanımlar daha fazladır. Her iki ülkenin öğretim pogramları ünitelere göre ele alındığında, seçilen konuların günlük yaşam içinde kullanılabilecek bilgileri kapsayan ve öğrencilerin hayal gücünü geliştirmeye yönelik seçilmiş olması bakımından benzerlik gösterdiği dikkat çekmektedir. Öğretim programları eğitim durumu bağlamında analiz edildiğinde ise; öğrenci merkezli ve oyun yoluyla eğlenerek öğrenme, öğrenciyi motive etme ve görsel-işitsel medya araçlarının aktif kullanılması gibi öğretim yöntemlerinin her iki ülke için benzerlik gösterdiği söylenebilir. Ayrıca öğretim programlarında sınama durumunda sonuç değerlendirme yerine süreç değerlendirmeye teşvik eden aktiviteler ve alternatif değerlendirme yöntemlerinin olması da benzerdir. Diğer yandan farklı olarak Türkiye’deki İngilizce dersi öğretim programlarında öğretmenlere sınama durumuna ilişkin ayrıntılı bilgiler verildiği ve etkili ölçme değerlendirme teknikleri ile bu bağlamda bazı tavsiyelerin olduğu görülmüştür
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PRIZREN IN KOSOVO FOR THE PERIOD 2005-2019
Full text linkThe purpose of this research is to analyze and reflect the financial performance of revenues and expenditures of the Municipality of Prizren in Kosovo from 2005 to 2019. Using different types of methods (statistical, confirmatory, qualitative, analytical, quantitative and comparative), the analysis of revenues and expenditures of the Municipality of Prizren is done for each year separately, where it is presented in detail in tabular forms. Each revenue and each expense is calculated separately and the index of the ratios between allocation and planning, realization and planning as well as realization in relation to the allocation is derived. This research shows the growth of own source revenues from 2005 to 2019, while through the relationship between the realization and planning of own source revenues it analyzes whether there was a discrepancy between the realization and planning in these revenues. The result of the realization of the government grant planning for 15 years will also be shown. All these findings are based on data obtained from the official financial reports of the Municipality of Prizren and financial statements. It has also been done analysis of the correlation between the realization of municipal budget expenditures and the realization of capital investmens. This research tests the four hypotheses presented, which are all accepted after the analysis
REPRESENTATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT) IN EDUCATION-STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Full text linkResearch “The presence of information and communication technologies in education” is necessary, given that today the integration of these modern technologies is increasingly prevalent, especially since the pandemic, when online learning became the main or even the only way of learning. There are many other benefits that modern technology provides both in general in life and while learning and acquiring new knowledge, providing the possibility of easier and longer-lasting acquisition of knowledge.
The focus of this research is to study the situation in high schools and faculties, on how to integrate information technology into the teaching and learning process, as well as to examine the degree of positive impact. The research was conducted in schools and faculties in Istok, Peja, Prizren and Presevo.
Students and teachers were interviewed about the application of ICT in teaching, as well as ways of using it. Surveys of both students and teachers were conducted through an online questionnaire, using Google Forms tools. A survey of professors who teach in high schools and colleges was conducted. The questions were open-ended and close-ended. Scientific research methods such as comparative, descriptive, and statistical methods were used for the analysis of theoretical data. While the analysis of data collected through the questionnaire is presented in quantitative and qualitative form. We use the regression model to find the relation between the integration of the internet would and ICT of knowledge. In the last part, conclusions and recommendations are given, for professors, students/teachers, as well as for the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
Based on the collected, processed and analyzed data, we came to the conclusion that ICT is insufficiently used in our schools