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Ukrajinski vojni grafiti
No full textThe proposed article examines graffiti related to the war in Ukraine. Based on a socio-philosophical perspective, the author explores graffiti as a socio-cultural phenomenon and sets out to explore the following research questions: How has graffiti gained visibility and interest among the general public in Ukraine (beyond subcultural communities)? and How has graffiti’s symbolic communication evolved in response to wartime circumstances? The study includes a general overview of murals and graffiti in Ukrainian public spaces over the past decades. The research is based on practical cases that illustrate the transformation of symbolic interactions such as expressions of solidarity, protest, revenge, and identity. Particular attention is paid to the evolution of graffiti through illegal activity and the preservation of cultural heritage, spontaneous self-expression and regulation, and the role of government in the development and legalization of graffiti.Članek preučuje grafite, povezane z vojno v Ukrajini. Avtor na podlagi sociofilozofskega vidika raziskuje grafite kot sociokulturni pojav in si prizadeva preučiti naslednji raziskovalni vprašanji: Kako so grafiti pridobili na prepoznavnosti in zanimanju med širšo javnostjo v Ukrajini (zunaj subkulturnih skupnosti)? Kako se je simbolna komunikacija grafitov razvijala kot odziv na vojne okoliščine? Raziskava vključuje splošen pregled fresk in grafitov v ukrajinskih javnih prostorih v zadnjih desetletjih. Raziskovanje temelji na praktičnih primerih, ki ponazarjajo preobrazbo simbolnih interakcij, kot so izrazi solidarnosti, protesta, maščevanja in identitete. Posebna pozornost je namenjena razvoju grafitov iz nezakonite dejavnosti in ohranjanju kulturne dediščine, spontanemu samoizražanju in regulaciji ter vlogi vlade pri razvoju in legalizaciji grafitov
Predictable artificial intelligence
No full textMany areas of artificial intelligence, and machine learning in particular, aim at being probably correct, i.e., valid on average, rather than pursuing the idealistic goal of being provably valid for all inputs. However, AI systems could still be predictably valid, such as an imperfect robot deliverer for which we can reliably and precisely predict the task instances for which it is correct and safe, its valid operating range. “Predictable AI” is a nascent research area that explores ways of anticipating key validity indicators (e.g., performance, safety) of present and future AI ecosystems. We argue that achieving predictability is crucial for fostering trust, liability, control, alignment and safety of AI, and thus should be prioritised over performance. We formally characterise predictability, explore its most relevant components, illustrate what can be predicted, describe alternative candidates for predictors, as well as the trade-offs between maximising validity and predictability. To illustrate these concepts, we bring an array of illustrative examples covering diverse ecosystem configurations. “Predictable AI” is related to other areas of technical and non-technical AI research, but have distinctive questions, hypotheses, techniques and challenges. This paper aims to elucidate them, calls for identifying paths towards a landscape of predictably valid AI systems and outlines the potential impact of this emergent field
On smooth spline spaces and isogeometric methods for solving high-order partial differential equations over multi-patch domains
No full textAnalysis of key impact factors in new methods implementation in organisations
No full textBackground/Purpose: This paper examines the key factors for successful change implementation in organisations, management qualities, and the most common barriers to change implementation. The main change we focus on is implementing new work methods in the organisation, such as Six Sigma, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and similar methods. Methods: The latest findings from the literature about change management, key success factors and barriers to change implementation are presented. An empirical study of 55 organisations from Slovenia is presented. An online questionnaire was used to gather data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. The research questions concerned the key factors influencing the successful implementation of organisational changes, the qualities neces- sary for organisational leaders, and the most common barriers to successful implementation. Results: The key factors for successful change implementation are strongly connected to cultural and human-re- lated factors, such as top management and employee involvement. Choosing the right leaders and communicating effectively about the implementation of change are key success factors. Key barriers identified include ineffective means of communication and employee habits and mindsets that do not support change. The most important quality of a manager who is leading organisational change is respect for other parties in the change management process, such as employees. Conclusion: Understanding key success factors and the barriers to implementing change in organisations can im- prove change management practices. The findings contribute to a better understanding of change management in the implementation of new methods in organisations and deliver theoretical and practical implications.Namen raziskave je preučiti uključne dejavnike za uspešno uvajanje sprememb v organizacijah, katere lastnosti managerjev najbolje podpirajo uvedbo sprememb in katere so najpogostejše ovire pri uvajanju sprememb v orga nizacijah. Glavna sprememba, na katero se osredotočamo, je uvedba novih metod dela v organizaciji, kot so Šest Sigma, Vitko poslovanje, Vitka šest sigma, Kaizen in podobne metode. Metode: Predstavljene so najnovejše ugotovitve iz literature o upravljanju sprememb, ključnih dejavnikih uspeha in ovirah pri uvajanju sprememb. Predstavljena je empirična študija o na vzorcu 55 organizacij iz Slovenije. Za zbiranje podatkov je bil uporabljen spletni vprašalnik. Za analizo podatkov je bila uporabljena opisna statistika. Rezultati kažejo, da so ključni dejavniki za uspešno izvajanje sprememb močno povezani s kulturo in ostalimi člo veškimi dejavniki, kot je podpora vršnega managementa in primerna vključenost zaposlenih. Izbira pravih vodij in učinkovita komunikacija pri uvajanju sprememb sta bila zaznana ključni dejavnik uspeha. Ugotovljeno je, da so ključ ne ovire pri uvajanju sprememb neučinkovit način komunikacije ter to, da obstoječe navade in miselnost zaposlenih ne podpirajo sprememb. Ugotovitve te raziskave prispevajo k boljšemu razumevanju uvajanja sprememb ter prinašajo teoretične in praktič ne implikacije, kot je uspešnejše uvajanje sprememb v organizacije
Resilience of lgbtq+ youth in the education context
No full textVzgojno-izobraževalne ustanove posedujejo velik potencial za zmanjševanje vpliva manjšinskega stresa na življenja mladih LGBTQ+. V članku se osredotočamo na rezilientnost mladih LGBTQ+ v okviru šolskega okolja. Opravljen sistematiziran integrativni pregled literature je zajel 57 empiričnih in teoretičnih kosov gradiva. Kvalitativna vsebinska analiza kaže, da lahko vzgojno-izobraževalne ustanove za učenke_ce LGBTQ+ predstavljajo pomemben vir skupnostnih procesov rezilientnosti, medtem ko je njihova vloga pri krepitvi individualnih procesov rezilientnosti manjša. Kot pomembna so se izkazala tudi področja, ki niso neposredno vezana na šolsko polje, a je v okviru le-teh za optimalen razvoj mladih LGBTQ+ zaželena zavzetost šolskega strokovnega osebja.Educational institutions hold the potential to reduce the impact of minority stress on the lives of LGBTQ+ youth. In this paper, we focus on the resilience of LGBTQ+ youth in the school environment. The presented integrative review of the literature included 57 empirical and theoretical papers. Qualitative content analysis showed the educational environment can act as an important source of community resilience processes for LGBTQ+ students, while they have a smaller role to play in strengthening individual resilience processes. Areas not directly related to the school environment were also found to be importantin these areas, the engagement of school professionals is desirable for the optimal development of LGBTQ+ youth
