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RULE ADAPTATION PROBLEMS IN THE COURSE OF MISTAKE CORRECTION (BASED ON A PROFESSIONALLY ORIENTED ENGLISH GRAMMAR COURSE AT UNIVERSITY
No full textThe paper focuses on a vital issue faced by the English teachers regarding correcting grammatical mistakes, which involves not only identifying, correcting and commenting on mistakes, but also producing a valid and relevant grammar rule, usually modified and different from the prescriptive grammar books. Though this process of correcting mistakes may seem primitive, the research shows that problems arise at the initial stage of mistake identification and tend to have a snowball effect and result into communicative failures if not properly addressed. The main research methods employed are observation, question and answer sessions and written work screening. A total of 243 second-year students’ written samples (tests, quizzes, homework exercises) with formulated grammar rules over the period of 2018-2021 as well as their oral answers in class have been analyzed. First all of all, the reasons for the students’ inability to spot and correct grammatical mistakes are ignorance of the grammatical rules and their inability to [email protected] mistakes with a particular grammatical principle. The second reason is students’ lack of experience in grasping concepts from English grammar textbooks for teaching schoolchildren. Finally, faulty correction of mistakes is put down to lack of skills to synthesizing grammatical information. To overcome these problems, exercises on grammar rules from authentic textbooks of varying complexity, critical discussions on student presentations aimed at correcting grammar mistakes and introducing the corresponding rules, and role-plays where the aspiring teachers must respond to the students’ answers and correct their mistakes are suggested
WHY NATO-RUSSIA COUNCIL HAS FAILED AFTER 20 YEARS OF EXISTENCE
No full textAt the end of 2021, Russia mobilised over a hundred thousand soldiers along its border with Ukraine constituting a permanent threat to Ukraine and a concern for the West and the whole world. On February 24, 2022, Russia initiated a military intervention in Ukraine. The Kremlin has decided to reconstitute its border lines of the former USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) and its spheres of influence in Central and Eastern Europe.
After the end of the Cold War, Russia, a nuclear power, has constantly expressed its desire to have a special status in relation to the North Atlantic Alliance different from that of former communist countries, members of the Warsaw Pact. The NATO-Russia Council (NRC) is the structure in which Russia had that special and unique relationship with NATO. NRC was established in 2002 to resolve any inconsistencies in the NATO-Russia relations, to facilitate a more flexible dialogue, and understanding between the parties and to open new areas of collaboration. However, it could not change the perceptions created during the Cold War, and most importantly, it could not resolve Russia's place and role in Europe's security issues.
From February 24, 2022, the NRC lost its credibility, the policy of dialogue was no longer relevant and NATO switched to the policy of deterrence and collective defense of the entire Eastern flank of NATO.
The study presents the evolution of relations between NATO and Russia, the phases they went through in the last twenty years since the creation of the NRC and explained the failure of NATO-Russia cooperation in NRC
Front Matter: Volume 3
No full textThis PDF file contains the front matter of the Proceedings of CBU in Proceedings of CBU in Social Sciences Volume 3, including the Title Page, Copyright information, Table of Contents, Introduction, and Conference Committee listing
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON IT EMPLOYEES’ JOB PERFORMANCE – A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
No full textThe research paper examines how the job performance of IT employees changed during the pandemic when remote work was the predominant mode of operation for more than a year. The study also investigates how the different aspects of job performance have evolved during the research. Quantitative data was collected through a longitudinal survey conducted in 2019 and then repeated in 2021. In the first phase, the sample consisted of 126 international respondents working in over 25 different IT companies, while in the second phase, 149 respondents from over 60 different organizations were covered. The data for the study has been analysed by using one-dimensional mean value comparison, correlation, and regression analysis. In the first phase of the survey conducted before the pandemic, quality of work, effectiveness, and value-added performance have the strongest influence on job performance, at the same time employees’ productivity and proactiveness did not show a direct impact on their overall performance. In the second phase of the study conducted in the summer of 2021, the results show that employees’ perception of their value-added performance to the organization no longer impacts their overall performance. Additionally, during the pandemic, a downward trend was observed in all the elements of job performance, with the most significant decrease in employees’ overall performance, quality of work, and effectiveness. The results of the study can be compelling to different levels of the organisations, as good job performance of employees is significant for the performance results of teams, business units, and organisations. Understanding employees’ job performance, its elements, and how it changes over time, especially during the pandemic, can help organisations thrive and develop a more productive workforce
PARENTAL ATTITUDES AND EXPECTATIONS AS A DETERMINANT OF CHILDREN’S SUCCESS IN SCHOOL
No full textOne of the determining factors of a child’s success in school is the parents’ attitude towards it, and the level of parents’ expectations from their child. The study explores the parent’s attitudes toward a child’s success in school and their expectations from them. The present study is based on reviewing the relevant literature on the topic and synthesising the key findings. The results of the study show that parents’ attitudes and expectations towards the school success are determined by their education level and the importance of education in the family. The findings indicate that parents’ positive attitudes towards education and the child are indicators of a child’s success in school. Parents’ higher expectations and aspirations were manifested in the highly educated families with higher socioeconomic status
EVALUATION OF STUDENTS’ OPINION ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS IN KOSOVO
No full textThe study explores the possibilities of increasing the involvement of young voters in the electoral process. It assesses the involvement of youth in the electoral process based on the responses of students majoring in Political Science and Jurisprudence in Kosovo. In-depth interviews were conducted as it is believed that the students in these areas are novice experts in the field of political science and jurisprudence. The research was conducted at UBT College is based in Prishtina, where students from different municipalities attain their higher education. It helps in identifying general trends in the country. The total number of students in each course is 80, every second student took part in the in-depth interview. As a part of the study, it is required to confirm whether the demographic characteristics of respondents influence their participation in elections. The results of the study showed that majority of the respondents were females, in the age group of 18-24 years, currently living in Pristina and are studying at the university. In Kosovo there is a high involvement of youth in the elections (57.5%), students participating in elections strive to change the future of their country (34.8%). However, it is possible to increase voters’ turnout among youth by increasing their interest in elections (23.6%), aligning party programs and candidates with the political interests of the voters (17.5%), and by considering the reasons why the voter cannot come to the polling station on the election day (11.8%). Conclusions: The results indicate high electoral activity among youth. In view of the findings, there is an opportunity to increase the involvement of young voters in the electoral process, and to increase voters’ turnout rate among young people in Kosovo. The results of the study in Kosovo are compared with the results of a similar research in Russia. It is believed that in Kosovo youth participation in elections is seen as an opportunity to influence political decisions, bring changes in the political course of the country. The study also concludes that participation in elections is influenced by demographic characteristics of the respondents. It is identified that in future, no successful party can afford to neglect the category of young and female voters
DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL FOR THE PREVENTION OF AGEISM IN NURSING PRACTICE IN A TEAM WITH SOCIAL GERONTOLOGIST
No full textOne key characteristics of professionalism is acquiring new knowledge based on the evidence-based development of innovative models and their practical implementation. The present study describes the development of a multidisciplinary model with a social gerontologist at its center, called the Model of Ageism Prevention in Nursing Practice. It considers the role of a social gerontologist in the most dominant demographic phenomenon of aging population. The developed model gives an overview of the current situation, explains the theories on which the conceptual framework is based, discuss some key criticisms and offers solutions. Implementing the Model of Ageism Prevention in Nursing Practice aims to strengthen the multidisciplinary team, modernise nursing, and raise standards of nursing care. Recent literature has been analysed and synthesised to develop this theoretical model for preventing ageism in nursing. The education of nurses, on the one hand, and the intergenerational contacts of the beneficiaries, on the other hand, are successful in preventing age discrimination after identifying critical points. The model explains the role of the social gerontologist as a link that connects these relationships. The development of these concepts will increase the satisfaction level of the health care users with the satisfaction from nursing care, consequently improving the quality of nursing care. Most importantly, nurses can reduce prejudice against older people and take preventative measures once they know the existing problem. The ageism prevention model seems appropriate for educational curriculum creators and national programs. Future studies are expected to validate the model and improve it. It is suggested that the guidelines of the Model of Ageism Prevention can be used as the starting point for developing a national program to prevent age discrimination in practice
THE INFLUENCE OF THE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ON THE FINANCING DECISION IN SMES
No full textSmall and medium-sized enterprises are considered the engine of economic growth, as they play an important role in a country's economy by significantly contributing to its economic growth and job creation. However, one of the biggest problems SMEs face is the lack of access to finance. Lack of access to finance affects the existence of SMEs and the possibility of their speedy recovery from a crisis. The present study aims to conduct an empirical analysis of the influence of macroeconomic variables on the performance of small and medium enterprises. The study also includes the credit indicator granted to the private sector by banks, to analyze whether SMEs performance is influenced by access to finance, especially in a competitive economy. The main objective of the study is to investigate the determinants for improving the SME’s performance and the impact of access to finance on it among the Member States of the European Union located in south-eastern Europe. The economic theory states that access to finance influences a company's performance. The present study is based on the secondary data on the macroeconomic environment of the states under study and is obtained from the Eurostat and the World Bank. The study is empirical cum qualitative in nature and based on Panel data. The analysis period is 11 years from 2010 to 2020. The data analysis is done with the help of the econometric software “EViews”. The findings of the study indicates that the macroeconomic environment influences the financing decisions of most small and medium- sized enterprises. Also, due to the pandemic of COVID-19, the macroeconomic environment has deteriorated, and access to finance is especially a vital issue for the SME sector. The results confirm that the real GDP growth rate influences the financing decision of SMEs. Considering the vital importance of the SMEs in a country’s economy and the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small and medium-sized enterprises, the paper is of high interest in solving the problems of access to finance
Front Matter: Volume 3
No full textThis PDF file contains the front matter of the Proceedings of CBU in Proceedings of CBU in Economics and Business Volume 3, including the Title Page, Copyright information, Table of Contents, Introduction, and Conference Committee listing
Front Matter: Volume 3
No full textThis PDF file contains the front matter of the Proceedings of CBU in Proceedings of CBU in Medicine and Pharmacy Volume 3, including the Title Page, Copyright information, Table of Contents, Introduction, and Conference Committee listing.