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KONSTRUKCIJA RODNOGA IDENTITETA KROZ METAFORU U AMERIČKOJ TRAP GLAZBI
No full textAmerican trap, as a contemporary, popular musical genre which depicts a society full of vice, drugs, sexual promiscuity and immorality, seems to have nothing in common with any type of tradition or norms and moral values, let alone patriarchal society. However, a closer look at the choice of metaphors and the way gender identity is constructed through metaphor in the lyrics offers a different perspective. The aim of this paper is to examine the construction of gender identity through metaphor in American trap music on the sample of 75 American trap songs. The metaphors in the lyrics will be analyzed using the framework of Conceptual Metaphor Theory combined with critical metaphor analysis and the theoretical background of gender studies and patriarchal ideology. The purpose is to draw attention to the values and ideals promoted to young people in the form of catchy beats and harmless entertainment.Američki trap kao moderan, popularan glazbeni žanr u kojemu se opisuje društvo puno poroka, narkotika, promiskuiteta i nemoralnosti naizgled se teško može povezati s bilo kakvom tradicijom, normama ili moralnim vrijednostima, a posebice s patrijarhalnim društvom. No, ako se stihovi, izbor metafora u njima i način na koji je rodni identitet konstruiran kroz njih, malo pobliže prouče, stječe se drugačiji dojam. Cilj je ovoga rada istražiti konstrukciju rodnoga identiteta kroz metafore u američkoj trap glazbi na uzorku od 75 američkih trap pjesama. Metafore u stihovima analizirat će se koristeći postavke teorije konceptualne metafore u kombinaciji s kritičkom analizom metafora i teoretskom podlogom rodnih studija i patrijarhalne ideologije. Svrha je ovoga rada privući pažnju na vrijednosti i ideale koji se mladim ljudima promoviraju pod krinkom zaraznih ritmova i bezazlene zabave
Multilevel Investigation of Higher Tourism Education Service Quality in the Digital Era: Integrating SAMR Framework and Technology Affordance Theory
No full textDigital transformation poses significant challenges for higher education institutions in tourism education, where technological integration is crucial. Leveraging the technology affordance theory lens, a multilevel framework posits the concepts of substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition (SAMR) as key principles. This model represents a progressive and transformative approach that educators can utilize through digital tools to enhance the quality of educational services by making strategic investments aligned with the needs of digital transformation. Data was collected from 209 faculty members and 2,466 corresponding students across seven Egyptian tourism colleges. Multilevel structural equation modelling results revealed that digital transformation requirements have a positive influence on the enhancement and transformation stages of SAMR, thereby improving educational service quality. Findings demonstrate how institutional requirements shape faculty members' actualization of technological affordances across the SAMR stages, progressing from essential substitution to transformative redefinition
GAMIFICATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION: STUDENT PERSPECTIVES ON LEARNING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
No full textIgrifikacija, odnosno primjena elemenata igre u kontekstu koji nije igra, sve se češće koristi u visokome obrazovanju s ciljem povećanja motivacije i angažmana studenata. U današnje je vrijeme Moodle jedan od najkorištenijih sustava za upravljanje učenjem otvorena koda, koji olakšava dostavu nastavnoga sadržaja, komunikaciju i praćenje napretka studenata, a istovremeno omogućava uvođenje elemenata igrifikacije u nastavni proces. Ovo istraživanje analizira utjecaj igrifikacije na učenje engleskoga jezika kao jezika struke kroz korištenje sustava Moodle i njegova integriranog proširenja Level Up koje prati napredak studenata putem bodovne ljestvice i dodjeljuje im nagrade za napredovanje kroz zadane razine. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 48 studenata visokoga učilišta. Po završetku nastave deset najbolje rangiranih studenata odabrano je za sudjelovanje u fokusnoj grupi s kojom je održan polustrukturirani intervju koji pruža detaljan uvid u njihove stavove o uvođenju igrifikacije u nastavni proces. Rezultati kvalitativne analize usmjereni su na razumijevanje studentskoga iskustva i percepcija, kao i potencijalnih prednosti i izazova igrifikacije u procesu učenja engleskoga jezika kao jezika struke. Istraživanje i dobiveni rezultati mogu pomoći nastavnicima u učinkovitijem oblikovanju nastave engleskoga jezika kao jezika struke, a posljedično i potaknuti daljnja istraživanja o općenitoj primjeni igrifikacije u visokome obrazovanju.Gamification, or the application of game elements in non-game contexts, is increasingly used in higher education with the aim of enhancing student motivation and engagement. Moodle is currently one of the most widely used open-source learning management systems, facilitating the delivery of course content, communication, and student progress tracking, while also enabling the integration of gamification into the teaching process. This study analyzes the impact of gamification on learning English for Specific Purposes (ESP) through the use of Moodle and its integrated plugin Level Up, which tracks student progress via a points-based leaderboard and awards them for advancing through predefined levels. The research involved 48 undergraduate students. Upon the completion of the course, ten highest-ranked students were selected to participate in a focus group, during which a semi-structured interview was conducted to gain in-depth insights into their perceptions of implementing gamification in the teaching process. The results of the qualitative analysis focus on understanding students’ experiences and perceptions, as well as the potential benefits and challenges of gamification in the process of learning ESP. The research findings may assist teachers in more effective designing ESP courses and may further serve as a foundation for future studies on the broader application of gamification in higher education
READING AND READING HABITS – AN OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH RESULTS FROM THE PILOT PROJECT LET’S READ DRŽIĆ CONDUCTED BY THE HOUSE OF MARIN DRŽIĆ IN DUBROVNIK PRIMARY SCHOOLS
No full textČitanje je složen proces koji se odnosi na „sposobnost apstrahiranja informacija iz teksta i njihova ispravnog interpretiranja“ te je ujedno i proces u kojem se uspostavlja prisan, emocionalni odnos s tekstom u kojem sudjeluju sva osjetila. Različite su dobrobiti čitanja, od proširivanja vokabulara do razvijanja komunikacije, a poticanjem na čitanje učenika osnovnih škola potiče se na stvaranje angažiranih ljubitelja čitanja. U ovome radu predstavljeni su rezultati istraživanja provedenih na uzorku od 250 učenika 6. i 7. razreda dubrovačkih osnovnih škola. Cilj istraživanja bio je ustvrditi koliko učenici viših razreda osnovnih škola čitaju, njihov odnos prema čitanju te koliko su upoznati s velikanom hrvatske komediografije Marinom Držićem. Ujedno se nastojao ustvrditi odnos vještine čitanja s čitanjem Držićevih komedija.Reading is a complex process that refers to “the ability to extract information from a text and interpret it correctly”. It is also a process in which an intimate, emotional relationship with the text is established, engaging all the senses. There are various benefits of reading, from vocabulary expansion to the development of communication. Encouraging primary school students to read helps cultivate engaged reading enthusiasts. T his paper presents the results of a survey conducted on a sample of 250 students in the 6th and 7th grades of primary schools in Dubrovnik. The aim of the research was to determine how much upper primary school students read, their attitude towards reading, and how familiar they are with the great Croatian comedy writer Marin Držić. The research also sought to explore the relationship between reading skills and reading Držić’s comedies
Exploring Tourism Diplomacy: Strategies Implementation for Strengthening Global Relations in Malaysia
No full textTourism diplomacy is utilising tourism to intensify bilateral and multilateral ties between states. This
study corroborates the Malaysian strategy of benefitting from tourism diplomacy, enabling this Southeast
destination to compete among leading destinations in the region and worldwide. Embarking on the potential of tourism, the stakeholders of Malaysian tourism have envisioned tourism diplomacy as another
avenue to further develop tourism in the context of regional and international relations. While analysing
the secondary data, this study discusses Malaysia's approach to benefit from the eventualities of tourism
diplomacy. Secondary data was collected through Google searches using the terms "tourism diplomacy in
Malaysia" and "tourism diplomacy as a dynamic tool." The data was analysed using content analysis. The
findings provide insight into how tourism diplomacy has been utilised as a tool for promoting the tourism
potential of this country, on the one hand, and strengthening international relations on the other. The
study concludes with theoretical and practical implications
The Impact of Result Significance on the Assessment of Replication Accuracy: An Experimental Study
No full textCilj istraživanja bio je ispitati utjecaj redoslijeda prikaza istraživanja koja daju suprotne zaključke na procjenu točnosti istraživanja. U ovom registriranom paralelnom eksperimental nom istraživanju sudionicima iz opće populacije nasumično su dodjeljivani opisi istraživanja u kojima su replikacije psihologijskih istraživanja pronašle rezultate koji pokazuju značajan ili neznačajan učinak intervencije, a zatim su zamoljeni da procijene točnost zaključaka opisanih istraživanja. Istraživanje je provedeno u virtualnom okruženju. Ukupno je analizirano 194 sudionika, 97 u svakoj eksperimentalnoj skupini. Intervenciju su u ovom istraživanju predstavljali različiti zaključci istraživanja koje je program za testiranje nasumično dodjeljivao sudionicima. Rezultati upućuju na to da je veći postotak sudionika kojima je prikazana replikacija sa značajnim učinkom procjenjivao replikaciju točnijom u odnosu na početno istraživanje (n = 71, 73,20 %) u odnosu na postotak sudionika kojima je prikazana replikacija koja nije pokazala statistički značajan učinak
(n = 53, 54,64 %). Rezultati upućuju na potencijalnu pristranost redoslijeda prilikom interpretacije replikacijskih istraživanja, jer je procjena točnosti ovisila o nalazima istraživanja. Buduća kvalitativna istraživanja trebala bi istražiti čimbenike povezane s interpretacijom replikacija.The study aimed to examine the impact of manipulating the order of presentation of studies with opposing conclusions on the assessment of the accuracy of research. In this registered parallel experimental study, participants from the general population were randomly given descriptions of studies in which replications of psychological research produced results that showed either an effect or no effect for interventions, and were asked to assess the accuracy of the conclusions of the described studies. The study was conducted in a virtual environment. Analyses included 194 individuals, 97 in each experimental group. The intervention in this study consisted of different research conclusions randomly assigned to participants by the testing program. The results suggest that
a higher percentage of participants who were shown a replication with a significant effect assessed the replication as more accurate compared to the initial research (n = 71, 73.20%), than participants who were shown a replication
that did not show a statistically significant effect (n = 53, 54.64%). The results suggest a potential bias in the order of presentation when interpreting replication studies because
the accuracy assessment depended on the findings of the research. Future qualitative research should investigate factors associated with the interpretation of replications
The Quality of Working Life in Croatia in the 2020s: Introducing the SUPERB Model of Job Quality
No full textOva studija istražuje kvalitetu radnoga života u Hrvatskoj
rabeći dva nacionalno reprezentativna uzorka radnika te
predstavlja SUPERB model kvalitete poslova. Ovaj heuristički
okvir integrira ključne teorije radne motivacije i identificira
šest temeljnih dimenzija kvalitete poslova: Sigurnost, Rast i
razvoj, Svrha, Osnaživanje, Odnosi i Ravnoteža. Rezultati
dviju studija provedenih 2023. i 2024. godine upućuju na
općenito umjereno nisku razinu kvalitete poslova, uz
značajne nedostatke u osnaživanju zaposlenika i
mogućnostima za rast i razvoj karijere u hrvatskim radnim
okruženjima. Važno je istaknuti da je kvaliteta posla,
mjerena SUPERB modelom, predviđala zadovoljstvo poslom,
radnu angažiranost, namjere napuštanja posla te opću
subjektivnu dobrobit, čak i kada su uzeti u obzir biografski
čimbenici, dodatno naglašavajući važnost kvalitete posla.
Rezultati upućuju na potrebu za intervencijama na radnom
mjestu koje će poticati autonomiju i razvoj vještina.
Unapređenjem kvalitete poslova Hrvatska bi mogla
učinkovitije zadržati svoju radnu snagu, smanjiti namjere za
odlazak te poboljšati opću dobrobit građana, što bi
pridonijelo dugoročnim ishodima na tržištu rada i društvenoj
stabilnosti.This study examines the quality of working life (QWL) in Croatia
using two nationally representative samples of workers and
introduces the SUPERB model of job quality. This heuristic
framework integrates key work motivation theories, identifying
six core job quality dimensions: Safety, Upgrading, Purpose,
Empowerment, Relationships, and Balance. The findings from
two studies conducted in 2023 and 2024 indicate generally
moderate levels of job quality, with highlighting significant gaps
in empowerment and career growth opportunities in Croatian
workplaces. Importantly, job quality, as measured by the
SUPERB model, predicted job satisfaction, work engagement,
turnover intentions, and well-being, even after controlling for
biographic variables further emphasising the importance of job
quality. The results underscore the need for workplace
interventions that enhance autonomy and skill development. By
improving job quality, Croatia may better retain its workforce,
reduce turnover intentions, and enhance overall well-being,
contributing to long-term labour market outcomes and social
stability
Understanding the Willingness to Pay for Ecotourism Services in Natural Waterfall Areas: An Empirical Study in Casanare, Colombia
No full textThis study aims to determine visitors’ willingness to pay (WTP) for ecotourism services in the La Algarroba
waterfall in Monterrey, Casanare, Colombia. We chose this location because it is part of a green corridor
with a high potential for ecotourism. We estimated the willingness-to-pay (WTP) using the double-bounded
dichotomous choice contingent valuation method. Our findings reveal that visitors participate more in
ecotourism when they understand the flow of ecosystem benefits, when more income is generated for local
communities, and when they have a higher opinion of public safety in the area. The latter is significant after
the Colombian peace treaty
Ligno-celulózová kvalita a energetická hodnota fytomasy Galega orientalis L., novej energetickej plodiny
No full textThe scope of research was to determine the ligno-cellulose quality and calorific value of eastern galega, Galega orientalis L. Two complete datasets of acid detergent fiber (ADF), acid detergent lignin (ADL), crude cellulose (CE), hemicellulose (HEM), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and high heating value (HHV) were evaluated, wherein the first one deals with the quality content and the second one with the quality yield. The average, minimal, and maximal content were: ADF 38.29 – 24.68 – 49.89%, ADL 8.89 – 4.98 – 14.16%, CE 29.40 – 18.74 – 40.09%, HEM 12.83 – 9.17 – 18.01%, NDF 51.11 – 34.56 – 61.69%, and HHV 17.325 – 14.871 – 19.707 MJ/kg, respectively. The adequate values of yield were: ADF 3.135 – 0.271 – 9.295 t/ha, ADL 0.698 – 0.060 – 2.115 t/ha, CE 2.438 – 0.210 – 7.180 t/ha, HEM 0.925 – 0.109 – 3.035 t/ ha, NDF 4.052 – 0.379 – 12.331 t/ha, and HHV 126.140 – 20.653 – 367.872 GJ/ha, respectively. Taking into account the two harvests per year together, the adequate values of yield were: ADF 6.271 – 1.375 – 11.512 t/ha, ADL 1.340 – 0.314 –2.583 t/ha, CE 4.875 – 1.061 – 9.099 t/ha, HEM 1.851 – 0.536 – 3.425 t/ha, NDF 8.103 – 1.911 – 14.317 t/ha, and HHV 252.275 – 79.074 – 429.258 GJ/ha, respectively. To achieve ideal ligno-cellulose quality and calorific value, in terms of quality content, the optimal plant height was 120–170 cm, dry matter (DM) yield was 15–18 t/ha, and DM content at harvest was 25%, while in terms of quality yield, the optimal height and DM content at harvest were the same, but DM yield of 15–20 t/ha per harvest and even more is desirable.Cieľom výskumu bolo preveriť ligno-celulózovú kvalitu a spaľovaciu hodnotu jastabiny východnej Galega orientalis L. Dva kompletné súbory údajov acidodetergentnej vlákniny (ADF), acidodetergentného lignínu (ADL), hrubej celulózy (CE), hemicelulózy (HEM), neutralnodetergentnej vlákniny (NDF) a spaľovacieho tepla (HHV) boli vyhodnotené, resp. prvotne z hľadiska obsahu kvality a druhotne z hľadiska úrody kvality. Priemerná, minimálna a maximálna hodnota obsahu ADF bola 38,29 – 24,68 – 49,89%, ADL 8,89 – 4,98 – 14,16%, CE 29,40 – 18,74 – 40,09%, HEM 12,83 – 9,17 – 18,01%, NDF 51,11 – 34,56 – 61,69% a HHV 17,325 – 14,871 – 19,707 MJ/kg. Adekvátne hodnoty úrody ADF boli 3,135 – 0,271 – 9,295 t/ha, ADL 0,698 – 0,060 – 2,115 t/ha, CE 2,438 – 0,210 – 7,180 t/ha, HEM 0,925 – 0,109 – 3,035 t/ha, NDF 4,052 – 0,379 – 12,331 t/ha a HHV 126,140 – 20,653 – 367,872 GJ/ha. Avšak pri hodnotení dvoch kosieb za rok spolu, adekvátne hodnoty úrody ADF boli 6,271 – 1,375 – 11,512 t/ha, ADL 1,340 – 0,314 – 2,583 t/ha, CE 4,875 – 1,061 – 9,099 t/ha, HEM1.81 HEM1. – 0,536 – 3,425 t/ha, NDF 8,103 – 1,911 – 14,317 t/ha a HHV 252,275 – 79,074 – 429,258 GJ/ha. Pre dosiahnutie ideálnej ligno-celulózovej kvality a kalorickej hodnoty, z hľadiska obsahu kvality boli optimálne výška rastliny 120-170 cm, úroda sušiny 15-18 t/ha a obsah sušiny pri zbere 25 %, z hľadiska úrody kvality boli optimálne výška a obsah sušiny pri zbere rovnaké, ale žiaduca je úroda sušiny 15-20 t/ha na kosbu a aj viac
Čimbenici koji utječu na prihvaćanje i spremnost poljoprivrednika za usvajanje održivih proizvodnih praksi u Istarskoj županiji, Hrvatska
No full textTo ensure food security and mitigate environmental degradation caused by conventional farming, the adoption of sustainable production systems or practices is essential. Despite the availability of diverse sustainable agricultural practices, their widespread adoption remains limited. Thus, this study aimed to assess the importance of socioeconomic and socio-demographic characteristics of farmers, as well as farm characteristics, on their interest in transitioning to Sustainable Production Systems (SPS) or adopting Sustainable Agricultural Practices (SAP). Additionally, the study evaluated the motivational factors affecting farmers' WTA for some of the SPS or SAP in Istria County, Croatia. A survey was conducted on 172 farms in Istria County. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA to identify statistical differences, and chi-square tests to determine associations between variables. The results indicate that nearly half of the respondents were interested in transitioning to SAS or adopting SAP. Higher education levels significantly correlate with a greater interest in adopting SAS or SAP. When farmers were offered benefits such as financial support during the trial period, sales assistance, and product marketing, the WTA was significantly higher. Applying Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations (DOI) theory, the study highlights the importance of perceived relative advantage, compatibility, and trialability in adoption decisions. Despite the several limitations of this study, the findings underscore the need for integrated approaches combining education, financial incentives, and technical support to achieve widespread adoption of sustainable agriculture.Kako bi se osigurala sigurnost hrane i ublažila degradacija okoliša uzrokovana konvencionalnim uzgojem, usvajanje održivih proizvodnih sustava ili praksi je ključno. Unatoč dostupnosti različitih održivih poljoprivrednih praksi, njihova široka primjena ostaje ograničena. Stoga je cilj ove studije bio procijeniti važnost socioekonomskih i socio-demografskih karakteristika poljoprivrednika, kao i karakteristika gospodarstava prema interesu za prelazak na sustave održive proizvodnje (SPS) ili usvajanje održivih poljoprivrednih praksi (SAP). Dodatno, studija je procijenila motivacijske čimbenike koji utječu na voljnost prihvaćanja poljoprivrednika u nekim od SPS ili SAP u Istarskoj županiji, Hrvatska. Istraživanje je provedeno na 172 gospodarstva u Istarskoj županiji. Podaci su analizirani korištenjem deskriptivne statistike, ANOVE za utvrđivanje statističkih razlika i hi-kvadrat testa za određivanje povezanosti između varijabli. Rezultati pokazuju da je gotovo polovica ispitanika bila zainteresirana za prijelaz na SAS ili usvajanje SAP-a. Razine visokog obrazovanja značajno koreliraju s većim interesom za usvajanje SAS-a ili SAP-a. Kada bi poljoprivrednicima bila ponuđene potpore kao što su financijska potpora tijekom probnog razdoblja, pomoć u prodaji i marketingu proizvoda, spremnost na prihvaćanje praksi bi bila znatno veća. Primjenjujući Rogersovu Teoriju širenja inovacija (DOI), studija naglašava važnost percipirane relativne prednosti, kompatibilnosti i probnosti u odlukama o usvajanju. Unatoč nekoliko ograničenja ove studije, nalazi naglašavaju potrebu za integriranim pristupima koji kombiniraju obrazovanje, financijske poticaje i tehničku podršku kako bi se postiglo šire prihvaćanje održive poljoprivrede