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The Lithuanian fanzine collection: creating and visualizing metadata
No full textThis article aims to highlight aspects of creating the Lithuanian fanzine collection available at Lithuania’s Youth Culture Digital Archive with a more detailed focus on building fanzine metadata structure and metadata visualization options. Fanzines are informal or alternative press created and distributed by youth subcultures. Despite the lack of bibliographic information that fanzines provide and the manual population of descriptive metadata by professional metadata creators, it is a time-consuming process that requires agreement on a standardized vocabulary, phrases, and terminology. Nevertheless, metadata is essential in improving document search, preserving fanzine culture, and enriching fanzine analysis. This study presents metadata structure and visualizations linkages that represent the scope of the fanzine collection. The results show that a well-structured metadata schema facilitates effective data management, search, and retrieval of information reflecting the distinctive characteristics of fanzines. Additional metadata fields (subculture, data type, collectors, and comments) provide contextual details, enabling more precise record identification and a deeper contextual understanding of specific youth group publications. Moreover, collection overview graphs (timeline, map, and network) serve as valuable tools for analyzing the collection and help the readers gain insight into fanzine culture from the perspective of the fanzine publishing period, the geographical distribution of fanzine production, and fanzines in personal collections by understanding fanzine circulation extent. Keywords: fanzines, zines, collection, non-professional press, Lithuanian youth, subcultures, 1990s, metadata, visualization
Digital humanities overview in Lithuania: heritage and language resources
No full textThe paper provides an overview of the digital humanities landscape in Lithuania, highlighting key initiatives, strategies, and resources that contribute to the field's development. It begins by defining the broad and evolving scope of digital humanities, examining its interdisciplinary nature and the challenges in establishing clear boundaries of the field. Admitting a major role of digital humanities in preserving cultural and national heritage, the paper overviews key initiatives in Lithuania, prominent heritage digitization platforms, along with significant language resources. The paper also presents several digital humanities’ use cases, including offensive language identification and digital archives of Lithuanian literature. The conclusion reflects on future trends, emphasizing the increasing role of artificial intelligence and the continued digitization of cultural heritage in advancing digital humanities in Lithuania. Keywords: digital humanities, cultural heritage digitisation, Lithuanian language resources, heritage platforms
Eco-innovation: analysis of EU member states performance in the EU Eco-Innovation Index 2013-2022
No full textSustainability is about intergenerational solidarity in finding solutions to ensure the continued growth that allows organizations and companies to be proactive. In the context of contemporary technology, the fourth industrial revolution, i.e., the widely accepted notion of Industry 4.0, and swift corporate growth; the effects of industry, transportation, and urbanization on climate change; and the preservation of the environment in its entirety are becoming more and more significant. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the eco-innovation performance of European nations, comparing their evolution from 2013 to 2022, in order to identify patterns, leaders, and opportunities for improvement in the implementation of eco-innovation strategies. This study includes the analysis of the Eco-Innovation Index as well as other studies carried out at the European Union level in the field of sustainability and sustainable innovation through the graphic maps, cluster analysis, and correspondence analysis in the statistical program SPSS. Different approaches to development are taken by the EU’s member states. Even though some countries have achieved significantly lower results than the average of the Eco-Innovation Index or significantly higher results than the average, overall, all countries (except Romania) have improved their point evaluations when compared to the year 2013 when the Eco-Innovation Index started to be reported. The nations in the Northern European region produce consistent, long-term outcomes, and these countries have emerged as leaders in innovation in recent years. The countries of Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark have the best long-term outcomes. On the contrary, Bulgaria has ranked last for a long time, with the least-rated eco-innovation activities. Keywords: sustainability; Eco-Innovation Index; green economy; sustainable development
The Impact of raising alcohol taxes on government tax revenue: insights from five European countries
No full textBackground and Objective: Reducing the afordability of alcoholic beverages by increasing alcohol excise taxation can lead to a reduction in alcohol consumption but the impact on government alcohol excise tax revenue is poorly understood. This study aimed to (a) describe cross-country tax revenue variations and (b) investigate how changes in taxation were related to changes in government tax revenue, using data from Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Methods: For the population aged 15 years or older, we calculated the annual per capita alcohol excise tax revenue, total tax revenue, gross domestic product and alcohol consumption. In addition to descriptive analyses, joinpoint regressions were performed to identify whether changes in alcohol excise taxation were linked to changes in alcohol excise revenue since 1999. Results: In 2022, the per capita alcohol excise tax revenue was lowest in Germany (€44.2) and highest in Estonia (€218.4). In all countries, the alcohol excise tax revenue was mostly determined by spirit sales (57–72% of total alcohol tax revenue). During 2010–20, infation-adjusted per capita alcohol excise tax revenues have declined in Germany (−22.9%), Poland (−19.1%) and Estonia (−4.2%) and increased in Latvia (+56.8%) and Lithuania (+49.3%). In periods of policy non-action, alcohol consumption and tax revenue showed similar trends, but tax level increases were accompanied by increased revenue and stagnant or decreased consumption. Conclusions: Increasing alcohol taxation was not linked to decreased but increased government revenue. Policymakers can increase revenue and reduce alcohol consumption and harm by increasing alcohol taxes
Evaluating the necessity of educational competence for lecturers through digitization of study subject content
No full textThe article analyses the relationship between educational and digital competences in the development of digital study tools and digitisation of the content of study subjects. A quantitative study was conducted, that is, a survey of lecturers who have participated in educational and content digitisation training courses and developed digital study tools. Simple quantitative analysis was used to process the data. The results of the survey showed that the development and use of digital tools require not only learning the different tools for digitisation, but also knowing what didactic purposes they can be used for and what learning goals they can be used to achieve. Thus, digitising the content of the subject begins with the selection of appropriate tools that serve specific didactic goals. The findings underscore the imperative to improve educational competence through the digitisation of study subject content. Keywords: educational competences, digital competence, digitisation, higher education
Engaged fatherhood and new models of "nurturing care": lessons learnt from Austria, Italy, Lithuania and Portugal
No full textResearch on gender‐based violence highlights the need to engage men in prevention work through social change programs that present care as a powerful antidote to violence. Implementation of such programs worldwide provides many examples of how education and support for fathers and fathers‐to‐be can promote healthy masculinities and relationships with an intimate partner and their children. This article aims to explore the findings and lessons learned from the pilot of the European Union‐funded Promotion, Awareness Raising and Engagement of men in Nurture Transformations (PARENT) project (PARENT) which sought to develop and pilot curricula adapted from the internationally tested Program P methodology. The PARENT pilot worked in four European countries to provide training activities for social, educational, and health professionals, as well as education groups for fathers and parents, with the overarching goal of preventing domestic violence through the promotion of engaged fatherhood. By reporting the results from mixed‐methods impact evaluations of pilot programs conducted with professionals and parents, this article discusses how gender‐synchronous father‐focused training can contribute to a shift toward increased positive engagement of fathers during the first 1000 days of a child's life. The article conveys the pilot's promising impact on the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of professionals and parents, and it examines some of the key contextual factors, limitations, and implementation approaches that plausibly contributed to the PARENT pilot outcomes, with the aim to formulate useful considerations for future scale‐up efforts or the future implementation of similar programs to engage fathers in nurturing care and violence prevention. Keywords: fatherhood, nurturing care, PARENT, professionals
Opinion of cosmetology program students about professional practice supervision
No full textSupervizija tai galimybė saugiai praleisti laiką su supervizoriumi ir pasikalbėti apie tai, kokį poveikį supervizuojamajam turi darbas, apgalvoti kodėl buvo priimti tam tikri sprendimai. Supervizijos metu galima skirti laiko apmąstymui, ką darome ir kodėl tai darome, apgalvoti ar tai tinkama žmonėms, su kuriais dirbame žvelgiant iš jų perspektyvos ir ar yra kitas kelias tam tikriems veiksmams įgyvendinti (Jennings, 2020). Superviziją galima apibūdinti kaip procesą, kurio metu, struktūrizuotoje mokymosi situacijoje, supervizorius sąveikauja tarpusavyje su supervizuojamuoju. Šiuo mokymosi procesu sistemingai tiriant esamas ir naujas supervizuojamųjų žinias, įgūdžius bei požiūrius, juos tinkamai įgyvendinat ir perteikiant atliekant paslaugas, stengiamasi, kad supervizuojamieji galėtų tobulinti savo profesinius įgūdžius. Taip ugdomi asmenys praturtina ir gebėjimus susijusius su tarpasmeniniais ryšiais, kurie išryškėja supervizijos užsiėmimų metu. Šie užsiėmimai leidžia įvairių sričių darbuotojams integruotai įgyvendinti profesines funkcijas ir skatina bei gerina darbo praktikos kokybę (Harmse, 2007). Šios supervizijos tikslas yra sukurti ir palaikyti efektyvų paslaugų teikimą suprantant praktikuojančio asmens poziciją (Stoelt, 2023). Tyrimo problema: kokia Kosmetologijos studijų programos studentų nuomonė apie profesinės veiklos praktikos superviziją? Tyrimas atliktas taikant kiekybinio tyrimo metodą ir pasirinktas tyrimo instrumentas – anketinė, anoniminė apklausa, kurios tikslas nustatyti Kosmetologijos studijų programos studentų nuomonę apie profesinės veiklos praktikos superviziją. Tyrime dalyvavo 100 Kosmetologijos studijų programos studentų, dalyvavusių profesinės veiklos praktikos supervizijos užsiėmimuose, iš jų 45 II ir 55 III kurso studentai. Tyrimo rezultatai pateikti grafikuose procentine skaičių išraiška, naudojant „Microsoft excel“ programą. Kiekybinio tyrimo rezultatai atskleidė, kad daugumos tyrime dalyvavusių Kosmetologijos studijų programos studentų nuomonė apie profesinės veiklos praktikos superviziją yra teigiama ir, kad šių užsiėmimų taikymas padeda ugdyti kompetencijas būtinas kosmetologo profesijoje, lavinti bendravimo ir asmeninius įgūdžius bei padeda didinti pasitikėjimą savimi ir savo gebėjimais. Raktiniai žodžiai: kosmetologija, Kosmetologijos studijų programa, profesinės veiklos praktika, supervizijaSupervision is an opportunity to spend time safely with a supervisor and discuss the impact of work on the supervisee, reflect on why certain decisions were made. During supervision, time can be dedicated to reflecting on what we do and why we do it, considering if it is appropriate for the people we work with from their perspective, and whether there is another way to implement certain actions (Jennings, 2020). Supervision can also be described as a process where, in a structured learning situation, the supervisor interacts with the supervisee. Through this learning process, systematically exploring the existing and new knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the supervisees, implementing and conveying them appropriately while providing services, the goal is for the supervisees to improve their professional skills. In this way, individuals develop abilities related to interpersonal relationships, which become apparent during supervision sessions. These sessions allow workers from various fields to integrally implement professional functions and enhance and improve the quality of work practices (Harmse, 2007). Reflective supervision applied in professional practice supervision sessions increases the absorption and management of strong emotions, which are characteristic of direct service work. The aim of this supervision is to create and maintain effective service delivery by understanding the position of the practicing individual (Stoelt, 2023).Research Problem: What is the opinion of cosmetology program students about professional practice supervision? The theoretical part of the study was conducted using the method of analysis of scientific literature and legal documents, aimed at describing the concept of professional supervision and defining the purpose of professional practice for cosmetology program students. The empirical part of the study was carried out using a quantitative research method and the chosen research instrument – a questionnaire, anonymous survey, aimed at determining the opinion of cosmetology program students about professional practice supervision. The study involved 100 cosmetology program students who participated in professional practice supervision sessions, including 45 second-year and 55 third-year students. The research results are presented in graphs as a percentage using the Microsoft Excel program. Quantitative research results revealed that the majority of cosmetology program students participating in the study have a positive opinion about professional practice supervision and that the implementation of these sessions helps develop competencies essential for the cosmetologist profession, improve communication and personal skills, and increase confidence in oneself and one's abilities. Keywords: cosmetology, cosmetology program, professional practice, supervision
Job characteristics determining employees’ feedback-seeking behaviour
No full textGrįžtamojo ryšio siekimo elgseną lemia darbo charakteristikos ir su jomis susiję veiksniai. Tinkamas darbo charakteristikų (darbo reikalavimų ir darbo išteklių) naudojimas, didina darbo efektyvumą, įsitraukimą, darbuotojai yra labiau motyvuoti siekti grįžtamojo ryšio. Svarbiausias dalykas grįžtamojo ryšio siekimo elgsenoje yra veiksniai, lemiantys grįžtamojo ryšio siekimo elgseną: darbuotojas, atlikdamas užduotis darbe, išsikelia ne tik asmeninius, bet ir darbinius tikslus, už atliktus darbus, reikalavimų išpildymui norima gauti grįžtamąjį ryšį. Atliktas tyrimas parodė, kad darbo charakteristikos lemia darbuotojų grįžtamojo ryšio siekimo elgseną. Tyrimo objektas – darbo charakteristikos, lemiančios grįžtamojo ryšio siekimo elgseną. Tyrimo metu taikyti šie metodai: atlikta mokslinės literatūros šaltinių analizė; vykdyta anketinė apklausa internetu; naudota grafinė ir statistinė duomenų analizė. Tyrimo rezultatai rodo, kad vertinant grįžtamojo ryšio siekimo elgsenos vidurkį, kuris yra 3,51, galima daryti išvadą, kad darbuotojams yra svarbu grįžtamojo ryšio siekimo elgsena: svarbus yra vadovo vaidmuo suteikiant grįžtamąjį ryšį, akcentuojamas neformalus grįžtamasis ryšys, atkreipiamas dėmesys kritišką ir detalų grįžtamąjį ryšį. Analizuojant darbo charakteristikų statistinį reikšmingumą grįžtamojo ryšio siekimo elgsenai, pastebima, kad statistinį reikšmingumą turi šios darbo charakteristikos: socialinė parama iš kolegų (p = 0,000 <0,005), vaidmens dviprasmiškumas (p = 0, <0,005) ir vaidmenų konfliktas (p = 0,001 <0,005). Vertinant darbo charakteristikas, kurios turi didžiausią statistinį reikšmingumą grįžtamojo ryšio siekimo elgsenoje: vaidmenų konfliktas (β = 0,197), socialinė parama iš kolegų (β = 0,201), vaidmens dviprasmiškumas (β = 0,175). Aukščiausiai vertinami yra 6 iš 10 darbo charakteristikų vidurkių: vaidmens dviprasmiškumas (vidurkis 4,11) bei darbo virškrūvis (vidurkis 4,04), žemiausiai vertinami darbo charakteristikų vidurkiai: darbo ir namų konfliktas (vidurkis 2,64) bei autonomija (vidurkis 2,72). Raktiniai žodžiai: darbuotojai, grįžtamojo ryšio siekimo elgsena, darbo charakteristikos, darbo reikalavimai, darbo ištekliai.Job characteristics and related factors determine feedback-seeking behaviour. Employees who use appropriate job characteristics (job requirements and job resources) are more effective in the workplace, are involved in the organization’s activities and are motivated to seek feedback. Based on global trend data, employees need both constructive criticism and earned praise, but based on theoretical assumptions, having the right job characteristics, such as job demands and job resources, encourages employees to seek feedback. Feedback-seeking behaviour is associated with initiative, socialization, work efficiency, effort, goal implementation, performance management etc. Ashford et al. (2016) observe that feedback-seeking behaviour is a conscious effort to achieve one’s goal (Ashford, Stobbeleir, & Nujella, 2016). In the scientific literature, it is not uncommon to find cases where employees evaluate feedback-seeking behaviour in two ways: according to some employees, feedback-seeking is perceived as a sign of weakness, while others see it as an expression of strength and a desire to improve (Ashfor and Tsui, 1991). We often agree in the literature that feedbackseeking behaviour increases self-confidence (Auh et al. 2019). Problem – what are the job characteristics determining employees’ feedback-seeking behaviour. Aim of the work – to reveal job characteristics determining employees’ feedback-seeking behaviour. Keywords: feedback-seeking behaviour, employees, job characteristics, job requirements, job resources
"Vinted" virtual communication
No full textNorint sėkmingai patobulinti „Vinted“ virtualią komunikaciją reikia būti aktyvesniems socialiniuose tinkluose, tokiu būdu padidėtų žinomumas ir klientai/pirkėjai liktų patenkinti. Vykdant virtualią komunikaciją reikėtų tinkamai įvertinti savo tikslinę auditoriją ir išsikelti tikslus, kurie padėtų fokusuotis į tobulinimui pasirinktas sritis. Šis straipsnis parašytas remiantis atlikta literatūros analize, komunikacijos kanalų turinio analize, žiniasklaidos priemonių turinio analize, anketine apklausa, interneto svetainės analize. Pateikiamos rekomendacijos, kurios galėtų padidinti „Vinted“ informacijos sklaidą virtualioje erdvėje. Raktiniai žodžiai : virtuali komunikacija, „Vinted“ organizacija, komunikacija.In order to successfully improve „Vinted“ virtual communication, it is necessary to be more active on social networks, thus increasing awareness and keeping customers/buyers satisfied. When conducting virtual communication, they should properly assess their target audience and set goals and what they‘re trying to improve. This article is based on literature analysis, content analysis of communication channels, media content analysis, questionnaire survey, website analysis
External communication of the National paying agency under the Ministry of agriculture from the stakeholder's viewpoint
No full textNacionalinės mokėjimo agentūra prie Žemės ūkio ministerijos su išorės klientais komunikuoja įvairiais komunikacijos kanalais: socialiniuose tinkluose, organizacijos internetinėje svetainėje. Straipsnyje analizuojamos šių priemonių taikymas kiekybinių metodu ir kokybiniu metodu, anketinėje apklausoje pateikiami klientų vertinimai apie organizacijos komunikaciją. Klientų požiūriu daugiausiai lankoma ir geriausiai vertinama – oficiali NMA internetinė svetainė. Pagal lankomumą nedaug atsilieka organizacijos paskyra socialiniame tinkle "Facebook“, tačiau jo įvertinimas pats mažiausias. Raktiniai žodžiai: komunikacija, socialinė žiniasklaida.Communication is one of the key success-determining activities of the organization. In the era of digital and social media, companies must carefully evaluate their target audience, goals and resources to determine the most effective way to connect with customers and achieve their business goals. The internal communication of the organization is important for the smooth and efficient operation of the company, and business ethics help to create greater added value. External communication of the organization helps the organization to be noticed and heard, through correctly and responsibly chosen communication channels and forms of information presentation. The National Payment Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture communicates with external clients through various communication channels, but the official NMA website and accounts in social networks can be singled out as the most relevant. In order to find out the effectiveness of the communicated information, a qualitative research monitoring method was chosen. NMA carries out communication in various forms and channels. The most visited and best rated is the official NMA website. In terms of attendance, the organization's account on the social network "Facebook" is not far behind, but the rating is the lowest. Although social media is the most popular means of communication these days, customers value the consultation and communication at the NMA branch by communicating with employees live. The organization claims that their internal communication is very effective, but it has been noticed that employees do not follow all the principles of ethical behavior provided for in the ethics rules