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THE NEED TO DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP-BASED HUMAN RIGHTS APPROACH TO TEACHING SOCIAL WORK IN ENGLAND
Get PDFFor decades there has been a recognition of the need for social workers in England to practice from a Relationship-based approach. This need has changed in response to socio-economic and political shifts over time. The concept of a social work Relationship-based pedagogy was introduced to be congruent with practice. Lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic restricted face-to-face contact, resulting in new challenges to Relationship-based Practice. Simultaneously, critical inequalities experienced by people in poverty and from ethnic minority backgrounds were highlighted. There was also widespread misuse of do-not-resuscitate forms placed on vulnerable older people and those with disabilities. These communities of people often require social work intervention; the systemic injustice they face could be better understood and advocated for from a Human Rights perspective. This paper presents evidence of these issues with the recommendation of a Relationship-based Human Rights Approach in social work education. Proposals are provided for specific elements that should be included in this relational teaching of social work in England
THE USE OF MODALS IN MARITIME LEGAL TEXTS AND THEIR CROATIAN TRANSLATIONS
Get PDFModals play a crucial role in legal discourse by contributing significantly to the realization of speech acts that establish a legal text\u27s pragmatic force and validity. In legal language, modals serve various functions such as expressing probability, inclination, obligation, and performativity. They are categorized into epistemic and deontic modality, reflecting different types of modality in legal communication. For instance, the modal auxiliary "shall" is particularly significant in legal English, and often used to convey obligations and permissions. Legal language relies on modality to ensure precision, clarity, and the formal expression of legal concepts, making it a key element in legal communication. Thus, the paper investigates the roles modals perform in maritime legal texts in English and the various ways in which they are translated into Croatian language
COMPARISON OF IN-PERSON AND REMOTE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS: CASE STUDY OF TEACHING LATVIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Get PDFThe presentation is based on a study of the effectiveness of teaching A2 level Latvian as a foreign language (L2) comparing in-person and remote teaching models. The author has conducted analysis of the both and compared the effectiveness of each in teaching Latvian as a foreign language in the context of Latvian language policy. The article provides the research results on the learning outcomes obtained by adult learners through in-person and remote teaching models. The study evaluates the performance of learners who have completed the same 160-hour programme consisting of 3 modules: a language acquisition course (120- hour), a language club (32-hour), and individual or small-group consultations (8-hour). Upon completion of the programme, language learners took the unified state language proficiency test (Certification) organised by the National Centre for Education (NCE). Since 2023, the state language proficiency test in Latvia has been conducted in 4 parts in person using digital tools, with a separate assessment for each language skill. The test is passed only if all parts (listening, reading, writing, speaking) are successfully completed. The article will evaluate the learning performance of language learners assessing the benefits of each type in terms of learners’ learning style, strategies, and individual learning characteristics
ECOFRIENDLY DESIGN OF A COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY LABEL
Get PDFAdopting hydrocarbon-based refrigerants (R290) and environmentally friendly designs can significantly positively impact energy consumption reduction and sustainability within the food service sector. In commercial kitchens, energy-intensive appliances like refrigerators, ovens, and dishwashers are prevalent, consuming more energy than their household counterparts. These products come in various models and sizes based on enterprise needs. Energy efficiency labels are mandatory for many household products, such as white goods (e.g., refrigerators, washing machines) and electronic devices (e.g., screens), reflecting their energy performance. However, the energy efficiency label is currently limited to commercial coolers (refrigerators and freezers) in the commercial kitchen realm, following EU regulations 2015/1094 and 2015/1095. Ozti manufactures cooler products of diverse models and capacities, emphasizing the importance of energy consumption performance. The study evaluated the energy consumption performance of an innovative commercial refrigerator prototype. This evaluation included using M packages (Tylose test packages) during the test phase, adhering to the EN16825 standard. Apart from eco-friendly design considerations, the appropriate selection and placement of equipment like compressors and evaporators played a crucial role. As a result of employing hydrocarbon-containing refrigerant gas, the commercial refrigerator prototype demonstrated an impressive reduction of approximately 30% in energy consumption
POSSIBILITIES FOR IMPROVING SURFACE DEFECTS OF 3D PRINTED TITANIUM PRODUCTS THROUGH REACTIVE ELECTRO-SPARK PROCESSING
Get PDFThere are two main reasons why researchers are looking for solutions to improve the surface characteristics of products produced by 3D printing (most often by SLM, DMLS technologies):low hardness and the low tribological characteristics of titanium alloys, which limit their application in friction assemblies in many industrial branches; high roughness and defects such as irregularities, micropores, and cracks on the surface of 3D titanium products, which require complex labor-intensive and energy-intensive finishing operations. In the present work, an analysis of literary sources was carried out on ways to improve the surface characteristics and properties of titanium surfaces produced by selective laser melting (SLM). The technological characteristics of the electrospark deposition method as the lightest, most accessible and inexpensive way to improve the surface qualities of 3D products are indicated. The authors\u27 results are presented, where reactive electrospark treatment based on the ESD method has been used based on the ESD method. A simultaneous multidirectional effect is achieved, which is expressed in: up to a fivefold reduction in the roughness of 3D titanium surfaces; filling of the surface pores, cavities and voids; a double increase of microhardness of the modified surfaces; ecological replacement of finishing treatments and economy of labor, equipment, consumables, and energy. Appropriate process and electrical parameters and materials are indicated to realize the above effects
DEVELOPMENT OF A HYDROPONICS SIMULATOR TO GENERATE GUIDELINES FOR DATA COLLECTION IN HYDROPONICS FOR MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATIONS
Get PDFHydroponics, a soilless growing method using nutrient-rich water solutions, offers distinct advantages in plant growth and resource efficiency. Data-driven optimization in hydroponics relies on precise control of environmental factors. To effectively apply data-driven optimization, comprehensive and accurate data describing hydroponic plant growth is essential. In the first part of the project and in this paper, we seek to identify critical parameters that influence plant growth, recommend optimal resolutions and measurement frequencies, and address challenges in data collection. Standardization of data collection procedures and establishment of data collection guidelines are fundamental to obtaining high quality, comparable and reproducible data. Establishing a standard for data collection will allow data from different experiments to be compared and used in future research. In the initial phase of the project and throughout this paper, our primary objective is to identify the relevant parameters affecting plant growth in a hydroponic system. These critical parameters encompass aspects such as light intensity, spectral composition, nutrient solution composition, water quality, pH levels, and more. By conducting a thorough investigation, we aim to recommend optimal resolutions for these parameters. Additionally, we will address the challenges associated with collecting data related to these key variables, ensuring that the data obtained is reliable and useful to further research and scientific exploration in the field of hydroponics. Accurate data on these characteristics enables data-driven decisions and methods, such as machine learning and machine vision, which in turn allow optimization of hydroponic productivity. The study conducted a comprehensive analysis and identified 30 essential parameters crucial for characterizing a hydroponic system. The findings are summarized as a list of relevant parameters that need to be measured or recorded to enable data-driven optimization of hydroponic systems
GRADUAL TRANSITION TOWARDS THE LOW-CARBON POWER INDUSTRY IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
Get PDFIn the Republic of Belarus, due to limits of its own natural reserves of fossil fuels, almost 80 percent of energy consumption in real sector and social sphere is provided by the import of energy resources that significantly reduces the energy security of the country. Under these conditions, one of the priority areas for increasing stability and security of Belarusian power engineering complex is gradual replacement of imported crude oil and natural gas with local energy resources, including renewable energy and nuclear power. Both resources if properly balanced, scheduled and utilized in the National United Energy System along with gradual decommission of fossil fuel facilities should also help Belarus in meeting and strengthening the country’s climate commitments. The recent developments in this area included construction and commercial operation of the Belarusian nuclear power plant and sufficient progress in extending renewable energy resources and improving energy efficiency. This allowed, since 2010, to achieve the twofold reduction of the share of hydrocarbon imports in GDP and increase the ratio of the own primary energy production to the gross consumption of fuel and energy resources from 14.0% to 22.5%. As a result, during the last ten years, the energy production facilities reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by more than 8%. The analysis of energy supply indicators, the current state and medium-term forecasts of the development of the national energy industry, in the structure of which nuclear energy begins to play a significant role, indicate about a number of achievements that include gradual elimination of threats and uncertainties for the sustainable, reliable and efficient development of the energy sector in the Republic of Belarus
THE INFLUENCE OF CLIMATIC FACTORS ON THE PREVALENCE OF CONTAMINATION OF GREEN AREAS IN BELGRADE BY DOG PARASITES
Get PDFThe rising population of dogs poses a significant environmental issue in urban settings. Parks and green spaces, which are popular gathering spots and often have children\u27s playgrounds, are frequently polluted by dog feces. These feces can contain zoonotic parasites, with the most hazardous and most common being the eggs of the helminths Toxocara canis, Ancylostomidae spp., Echinoccocus granulosus. Trichuris vulpis and Strongyloides stercoralis and oocysts of the protozoa Giardia intestinalis, Amoeba spp. and Cryptosporidium spp. The growth rate of these parasites depends on the microclimatic conditions prevalent during specific times of the year. Therefore, when studying this pollution and evaluating human infection risks, it\u27s essential to consider bioclimatic conditions to ensure accurate sampling and interpretation. During our twenty-year study of contamination in Belgrade\u27s parks, we used the Uvarovo bioclimatogram to pinpoint the best sampling times and evaluate our findings
DETERMINANTS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF SUBREGIONS IN THE MASOVIAN VOIVODESHIP
Get PDFThe subject of the article is the economic development of subregions in the Mazowieckie voivodship in the years 2010–2020. The main purpose of the undertaken analysis is to show the differentiation of the level and dynamics of economic development of the aforementioned subregions and to indicate factors determining their economic development. The analyzes carried out show that the economic development of subregionsintheMazovianvoivodshipwasstronglydiversifiedintheyears2010-2020,bothinterms of the level of economic development and its dynamics. Both in 2010 and in 2020, the highest level of development measured by GDP per capita took place in the subregions of the City of Warsaw and Płock, and the lowest level - in the Ostrołęcki and Radomski subregions The conducted analyzes of econometric modeling indicate that important factors influencing the economic development of subregions are: labor productivity, investment and entrepreneurship
THE AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC HISTORY AND THEIR MODERNIZATION PROCESS IN SLOVAKIA
Get PDFThe history of economics categories and laws related to agriculture in the countries of Europe was mainly conditioned by the existing political and social conditions. It was established when the development of the national economy achieved such a degree that agriculture provided the maximum profit for its owner or agricultural businessmen in the conditions of capitalist production on the principle of the neoclassical theory of the firm. The Marxist theory of economics by K. Marx and F. Engels provided the foundations for the socialist reconstruction of Slovak agriculture after the Second World War. At the level of macroeconomics, it provided a reason for the collectivisation of agriculture and the existence of state and cooperative state ownership of land. It was the basis for the methodology of calculating the price of production factors, prices of agricultural production, differential land rent, intensity of production, labour productivity and profitability of production. The transformation of the Slovak economy to market conditions after 1989 also impacted agriculture through the tools of market economics, the analysis of supply and demand and market balances. The 2012 Bioeconomy strategy EU aims to pave “the way to a more innovative, resource efficient and competitive society that reconciles food security with the sustainable use of renewable resources for industrial purposes, while ensuring environmental protection”