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English Language learning based on computer video games
Get PDFThe intention and findings within this paper relate to the attempt to show the effect of the use of
electronic tools in the educational process among primary school students. Computer video games are the definitive
magnet that self-initiatively involves pupils and is popular in a process of their own choice, freedom, and personal
satisfaction. In fact, that moment is original for effectively involving students in further education in the English
language, since most of the games are structured in English. An abundance of attractive video games like Three
Kingdoms, which have reached a peak among young people in China, our findings emphasized educational games
such as Falling Clouds, which is intended for learning English grammar, and Big Describe, a game that practices
reading in English. Spelling Bee is a creative, simple, and very interesting game that affects listening and spelling in
pure English, while Concentration is a game that aims to help students enrich their vocabulary by connecting
pictures and words. Playing video games among children nowadays is facilitated not only by modern devices but
also by numerous platforms. Fredisa Learns is a multi-level English language learning platform intended for
children from 4 to 12 years of age. ESLGames Plus is one of the most advanced platforms that contains educational
games intended for children and teenagers who are learning English as a second language. English Online is a
relatively older website, but one of the better websites where one can find well-designed educational material for
learning English. The findings suggest that the educational character of games is undeniable, and they should be
used in the right way.
Keywords: video games, modern tools, English language, education, pupils, primary schoo
Dynamics of passenger movement at Tabanovc and Blaca border crossings
Get PDFThe dynamics of passenger movements at these two border points of the Republic of North Macedonia in the period 2020-2023 are analyzed, through a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, including the analysis of international traffic data, the factors that influence cross-border traffic, between The Republic of North Macedonia and the two neighboring countries from the northern part, the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Serbia. It explores the dynamics of passenger movement at the border crossings of Tabanovci and Bllaca, analyzing changes and trends in their use over a certain period of time. Through an in-depth analysis of available data and traveler experience, we identify key factors influencing border movement and travelers' perceptions of the efficiency and experience of these crossings. This analysis contributes to our knowledge of border movement and provides a basis for further discussions on appropriate policies and practices for border management and regional integration.
Keywords: border, crossing, travelers, reception, service, etc
Linguistic Realization Patterns of Refusals by EFL University Students
Get PDFRefusals in English are complex speech acts that balance social norms, politeness, and the
specific communicative context in which they occur. Labelled as illocutionary (Austin, 1962),
directive or commissive (Searle, 1969) and face-threatening (Brown & Levinson, 1987); these
are frequently used speech acts where a speaker rejects or declines an offer, request, invitation,
or suggestion. The present paper investigates the language forms of refusals produced by two
groups of EFL students: native Turkish and native Macedonian speakers. The analysed data
was gathered through an online discourse completion task that includes multiple situations with
various contexts and different social relations between the interlocutors. The participants of the
study are specifically first year university students, who are learning English as a foreign
language. The responses are analysed following the framework of Beebe et al. (1990), who
classified refusal strategies in accordance to the degree of politeness and face-threatening
nature of the response. The main aim of the paper is to explore the pragmatic strategies used to
convey refusals and to examine the role of social variables in shaping refusals. The initial
findings show that there are slight changes into the refusal forms and the strategies applied due
to the change of social factors. However, it was concluded that both sample groups share the
preference for indirect refusals, specifically in the form of an explanation. The research
highlights the complexity of refusals as communicative acts and offers insight into the
interrelations among language, social norms and culture
Keywords: refusals, speech acts, EFL
References
Austin, J. L. (1962). How to Do Things with Words. Harvard University Pre
Интегрирана методологија за анализа на геолошки структури и процеси со примена на современи технологии
Get PDFВо оваа дисертација фокусот е ставен на добивање податоци во
структурната геологија со употреба на современ пристап преку две различни
верификации на методологии потесно поврзани со употребата на 3D-облаци од
точки.
Станува општ тренд 3D-моделирањето да биде доминантен начин за
анализа во различни области на науката и инженерството, при што корисниците
можат да соберат повеќе податоци со висока точност за пократко време од
другите методи на мерење. Технологиите кои обезбедуваат 3D-податоци, како
што се терестријалните ласерски скенери (TLS), често се скапи, што ги
поттикнува корисниците да бараат подостапни алтернативи, истовремено
постигнувајќи ја посакуваната точност. Копненото ласерско скенирање (TLS) и
техниката „структура од движење“ (SfM), обезбедуваат 3D облаци од точки што
овозможуваат геометриска анализа. Научната заедница ги тестира овие две
техники уште од почетокот на 2000-тите години, додека компаниите постепено ги
интегрираат во своите работни процеси.
Во овој контекст, во дисертацијата се посветува внимание на две
методологии за добивање и анализа на податоци. Првата методологија се
однесува на собирање структурни податоци од терен, со употреба на паметниот
телефон како релативно евтина алатка која ја имплементира технологијата
LiDAR. Втората методологија во функција става и други современи методи и
техники (SfM), во насока на детекција и мониторинг на геолошки особености. При
тоа е направена сеопфатна анализа и споредби на резултатите на мерењата кај
поголем број случаи.
Практичната верификација на предложената методологија на работа е
извршена преку анализа на снимки од четири различни локалитети, три од нив
(Милутинци, Фариш, Серта) во рамките на првата методологија на работа, и уште
еден локалитет (Усек 4 кај експресниот пат Длабочица - Чатал), во рамките на
втората методологија презентирана во овој докторат.
Прва апроксимација при собирање на податоците во дисертацијата е
извршена со примена на апликации преку мобилните телефони, кои стануваат
сè попогодни за 3D-моделирање, при што најновите верзии iPhone Pro и iPad Pro
нудат интегриран сензор LiDAR. Со употреба на iPhone, се извршени снимања
на три различни локации во три различни геолошки средини. 3D-облаците од
точки добиени со тие снимања се обработени со различни софтвери и
аналитички методи, како и со полуавтоматски софтвер за извлекување сетови на
рамнини и пресметка на елементи на пад на издвоените рамнини. Добиените
резултати од мерењата направени со употреба на 3D облаци од точки
покажуваат висока согласност кога се споредуваат со мерењата со геолошки
компас.
Втората верификација на применетата методологија се однесува на
примена на современи технологии за детекција и мониторинг на одредени
структурно-геолошки особености, со имплементирање на SfM-технологијата
преку употреба на беспилотно летало - дрон. Анализирани се четири различни
комплети на 3D-облаци од точки од четири различни мерења, спроведени во
подолг временски период, каде со оваа методологија се овозможува ефикасно
временско следење на деформации на еден современ начин. Со употреба на
соодветен софтвер, направени се и дополнителни геометриски карактеристики
кои овозможуваат полесна визуелизација на промените во теренот.
Со синтеза на резултатите, формирани се голем број оригинални
регресиони зависности меѓу анализираните параметри, кои за првпат се
прикажани кај нас во оваа форма. Со ова особено се потенцира и значењето на
методологијата за практиката.
Се цени дека добиените сознанија при подготовка на дисертацијата, може
да послужат како модел за дефинирање на процедурите за детекција и
мониторинг и кај други објекти од тип на патишта и рудници, и да се користат
како редовна техника за вакви цели. Со ова се создаваат услови и за натамошна
разработка на методологијата во идни научни анализи
HTTP Security Headers Analysis of Several Macedonian Website Categories
Get PDFThe present research focuses on the security of Macedonian websites. It involves the analysis of HTTP Security header responses for 756 websites in the country, of which 246 are the most popular. This analysis is conducted across 13 different categories of websites, including government bodies and institutions, public institutions and enterprises, educational, commercial, news and media, entertainment, sports, etc. We intend to create a comprehensive security profile for the country's websites, which will help raise their overall security level. It is critical to understand and implement proper HTTP security headers to prevent or limit the dangers that can cause website attacks such as Denial of Service (DoS), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), SQL Injection, clickjacking, etc. Our analysis was performed with the help of the Mozilla Observatory tool. We have discovered a significant lack of implementation and/or misconfiguration of HTTP security headers in all categories. Almost half of the websites (n=375; 49.60\%) have an F grade, while more than a quarter of all websites (n=214; 28.31\%) have a minimal security score of 0
Teaching Phonetics in English Language: The Speech System
Get PDFAbstract – The sounds in language have initial role in the speech system. They all differ and cannot be repeated. Sometimes the speakers differ in repeating the same sounds because of different factors depending on the speaker. Each system is language specific. Foreign language speakers find themselves in a chaos of sounds because of the nature of the “problem” i.e. the speaking or learning a foreign language. This chaos is supposed to be fixed by following certain rules or codes. In English, this chaos is resolved by studying phonemes, allophones and their distinctive and non-distinctive features.
Keywords – English, phonemes, allophones, chaos, system, language
Assessment of tooth movement efficiency during classical orthodontic and clear align therapy
Get PDFThe process of orthodontic tooth movement is initiated by applying forces to the teeth via particular appliances that orthodontists carefully choose, place, and activate based on the identified malocclusion. The response of the teeth and their supporting tissues to these forces involves a complex biological reaction, resulting in the movement of the teeth through the surrounding structures. Conventional orthodontic treatment utilizing fixed appliances facilitates tooth movement to treat different kinds of malocclusion by employing fixed components on the surfaces of teeth, including orthodontic bands, brackets, archwires, ligatures, and abutments. The popularity of aligners in orthodontic treatment has notably increased in recent years, especially among older individuals primary because of their aesthetic advantages, comfort, and the ease of maintaining oral hygiene compared to conventional fixed braces. Regarding the importance of this issue from a clinical perspective, and because this issue is underpinned by scientific literature, we have set the following aim for this study- to compare the movement of the crown and root of the tooth between the two studied groups (traditional braces therapy and aligner therapy) after a predetermined time frame from the beginning of treatment. To achieve the defined objectives, a clinical trial was conducted at the private dental office "ALJBI ORTODENT" in Tetovo. Total number of 360 teeth from 30 subjects suffering from primary crowding malocclusion were included in this study. The study population as categorized into two groups of 15 individuals each, as follows: (1)First group: 15 patients, a total of 180 teeth, from both genders,
who will be treated with a fixed appliance, DentaurumRrooth 0.22. and (2) second group: 15 patients, a total of 180
teeth, of both genders, who will be treated using an aligner, Biolon 0.75.The post-treatment digital models and the final virtual treatment plan were exported from the software as STL files and subsequently imported into Geomagic Qualify® software for comparison of the final tooth positions. Variations were calculated and analyzed for statistical significance for each tooth in the mesial-distal dimensions. For F=1.700 and p>0.05 (p=0.193) there is no significant difference between the value of the mesial-distal direction of the teeth at the beginning of the study (To), one month after treatment (T1), three months after treatment (T3), treated with a fixed appliance and an aligner. Clear aligner therapy marks a notable progression in orthodontic care, providing benefits over conventional braces, including enhanced aesthetics, greater comfort, and improved oral hygiene. Research indicates that clear aligners are effective in addressing mild to moderate malocclusions, requiring fewer visits and shorter treatment times than traditional fixed appliances. Consequently, it is essential for clinicians to weigh the attributes of these two types of orthodontic devices when determining treatment options.
Keywords: Orthodontic 3D model; tooth movement; Orthodontic fixed appliances; Clear aligners; Geomagic
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Hotel terminology: origins and evolution
Get PDFHotel terminology refers to the specialized terms and phrases used throughout the hotel sector to define services, roles, and operations within a hotel. It contains numerous specific terms that define services and amenities, highlighting various aspects of hospitality management, such as front desk operations to cleaning procedures. These terminologies enhance communication between employees and guests, ensuring efficient operations. However, as hotels evolve with recent technologies and growing guest demands, understanding of this terminology becomes increasingly important and as it elevates guest service, optimizes workflow, and guarantees consistency in service delivery. It facilitates guests' navigation of the hotel surroundings and enhances the convenience of interactions with employees. Being familiar with these terms can enhance the experience of guests and hotel employees, making it more enjoyable and efficient
Патронен празник на УГД - 2025
Get PDFЦели за изведување на настанот се:
•Продолжување на традицијата на чествување на Патрониот празник на Универзитетот, за да се прикаже проактивност на Универзитетот и чествување на значајни моменти.
•Да се вклучат различните единици на универзитетот во изведување на воннаставни активности.
•Да се одржува механизмот на наградување на најдобрите студенти, за нивна мотивација и праќање порака дека УГД ги забележува и наградува најдобрите.
•Да се зајакне соработката со институции и индивидуи кои давале поддршка на Универзитетот во неговото работење на различни начини, преку нивно промовирање и наградување.
•Промовирање на УГД пред целните групи и пошироката јавност како динамичен универзитет со засилено медиумско присуство
Risk communication in the Balkans
Get PDF• Ensuring steps in ensuring relevant, clear, accurate
and consistent risk communication
• Emphasis on DHPC
• How we do so in the Balkan regio