Converting Numeral Text in Bulgarian into Digit Number Using GATE

Author(s): Nadezhda Borisova,Elena Karashtranova / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2022

The Internet serves billions of users providing a variety of information resources whereby a lot of the information is presented in natural human language and needs an efficient approach to be processed. Natural language processing (NLP) refers to the ability of computers to analyze and understand the structure of human language. By utilizing NLP this linguistic knowledge is transformed into algorithms for solving specific problems. GATE is widely used, open-source software infrastructure that provides a framework and components for solving NLP tasks. The available GATE tools can be adapted to other languages and text processing tasks. This article will present an approach for converting numeric data, written as words in Bulgarian, into digit numbers. For this case, a relevant configuration file for Bulgarian has been integrated into the general tool set in the open source software for natural language processing GATE. The aim of this survey is to determine the exact numeric value of Bulgarian text numeric data, which can be used as a starting point for producing more complex annotations, such as monetary measurement units, etc.

Най-големият симпозиум за науки за Земята в Европа през погледа на един студент

Author(s): Dragomir Dragomirov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

A walk through the biggest symposium for Earth sciences in Europe and the impressions of one university student from it. The General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) over the years, from its establishment in 2004 in Nice, France to its present home in Vienna, Austria. The article presents various events that accompany the conference, as well as an overview of the program, which gives maximum opportunity for communication between all participants, who at this year`s forum exceeded 14 000. The impressions from a very interesting presentation, which is a good example of the topics and the convincing way of presenting it, are summarized.

Modelling the Development of Oil Rim Using Water and Gas Injection

Author(s): Sudad Al-Obaidi,Wang J. Chang,Miel Hofmann / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2022

In this study, water injection and gas injection technologies are examined for their effectiveness in developing oil rims in gas fields. Considering the need for advanced development of the oil rims within a short period of time, reservoir simulation methods using horizontal wells have been used to rationally develop oil rims. It was confirmed that large volumes of gas must be injected to maximize oil recovery. This happens when gas breakthroughs from the gas cap into the bottom of the production well and from the injection well into the gas section. A cycle process was discovered when gas injection led to the development of an oil rim. The condensate from the gas was taken out, and the dryer gas was injected back into the reservoir. Condensate concentrations in the gas, especially those near the oil rim, are a major factor contributing to the interest in the proposed concept.

Cronicile slavo-române din secolele al XV-lea – al XVI-lea. Consideraţii referitoare la stilul letopiseţelor slavo-române

Author(s): Crina Bocşan / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 2/2013

The Romanian historiography in the Slavonic language is a major part of the Romanian culture from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The South-East European context bears the seal of the political and cultural relations with the neighboring countries and the Byzantine- Slavic cultural assimilation. The manuscripts copied in our monasteries have been widely circulated as shown by the numerous manuscripts preserved in libraries throughout our country and abroad. Among these many historiography writings of Byzantine-Slavic can be found. The Byzantine chronicles were identified in Slavonic translation or adaptations, included most often in the so called “sbornice” of a miscellaneous content; our original historiography has been developed and flourished both at the princes’ court and in the cultural centers near monasteries, issued from the pen of highly educated scholars, with deep knowledge of the history books and treaties of southeastern Europe. The chronicles of XV-XVI centuries show the characteristic features of the manuscripts from the sixteenth century. Their language is that of cultivated and educated writers, with a good knowledge of both Slavonic and Romanian, although the word endings are sometimes mixed up. Their rich and varied vocabulary is based on medium Bulgarian elements, originating from Old Slavic with Eastern Slavic and Romanian elements. The sober narrative is a characteristic feature of the message about the national being of the Romanian people, and its state north of the Danube. This was a social and political imperative, in the context of the historical events inside and outside the country.

Концептуальная модель Hard Skills vs Soft Skills в структуре функциональной грамотности

Author(s): Natalya Jadko,Mariam Moiseevna Bezrukikh / Language(s): Russian Issue: 3/2022

The article continues the question raised in the previous publication about the structure of functional literacy as a speech activity. The article, first of all, examines the conceptual model of functional literacy itself, secondly, defines the structure and conditions for the formation of hard skills and soft skills competencies, and, thirdly, reveals the place and content of these competencies within the framework of the proposed model.

Нагласи на студенти за произхода на вируса, причиняващ COVID-19, и ваксинирането срещу него

Author(s): Valeri Stoyanov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 4/2022

An integrated approach, using quantitative and qualitative research methodology, with a sample of 150 students, reveals the attitude of students to the nature and origin of the virus causing COVID-19, as well as vaccines, scientific evidence and prospects for their use. The results show, despite the expectations that students would have more trust in scientific information about vaccines and a higher percentage of vaccinated, that they do not differ from the general population in our country. More than half believe in conspiracy theories about the artificial origin and spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, and do not trust the scientific evidence on the safety of vaccines. The vaccinated one third of the sample have statistically significantly more confidence in scientific evidence than unvaccinated. Vaccinated students live in households where the majority are vaccinated, while unvaccinated students live in households where the majority are not vaccinated. The motives for vaccination for those who have done so and those around one tenth who intend to be vaccinated are less related to medical logic. For most of the vaccinated, the motives are related to the way of life - frequent travel abroad, being able to work to survive, not having to pay for different tests every day. The role of higher education institutions in improving students' awareness of the medical logic of pandemic control and making young people leaders in this process is discussed.

Хуманистични аспекти на чуждоезиковото педагогическо взаимодействие във висшето медицинско училище по време на пандемия

Author(s): Teodora Valova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 4/2022

The article represents the current pedagogical problem of building human relationships that foreign students face in Bulgarian second language acquisition for medical purposes in the conditions of Covid-19 and social distancing. A number of observed problems in the context of e-learning are analyzed. Special attention is paid to various aspects of academic communication with foreign medical students during the pandemic. Specific examples which can be used to prove that the usage of digital devices and content over a long period of time exacerbates the deficit of personal contacts and adds specific challenges to the multi- subject interaction: teacher – student – patient are given. The article outlines methodological ideas and tasks used in the distance learning environment in order to form both human e algorithms in the professional behavior of future medical professionals from other countries and skills for ethical communication in the healthcare.

Students` Activities in the Digital Environment /

Author(s): Tatiana Shopova / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2022

This paper aims to highlight the key role of the information and communication technologies (ICT) in the activities of Bulgarian students, and to establish the mastery of their digital literacy skills. In its empirical part, the study turns to some areas of digital competence of students such as application of knowledge, skills and attitudes. The survey was conducted among 100 students during 2014 – 2015 by the method of direct individual survey through pre-designed questionnaire comprising of 40 questions. The data of the survey were analyzed using statistical methods - frequency, mean value and confidence level – 95%. The importance of the current research is not only in a theoretical, but also in a practical-application plane, aiming to highlight the crucial role of the digital literacy for students to adapt to the dynamic labour market and the need of outlining a digital library as a significant mediator in the university educational environment.

Education 4.0 – the Change of Higher Education Institutions and the Labour Market

Author(s): Gergana Dimitrova,Blaga Madzhurova,Stefan Raychev,Dobrinka Stoyanova / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2022

Globalization and digitalization under the influence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution led to a change in all key sectors. The connection between education and the labour market under the influence of Education 4.0 is especially relevant. Changes in structural employment have brought to the fore the need for new skills. In this regard, the impact of globalization and digitalization on higher education institutions, their transformation under the influence of Education 4.0 and the impact on the labour market are considered. All this leads to the conclusion that the share employment by sectors is changing and education has to adapt to the needs of the labour market.

Tests in Specialized Latin for Medical Purposes

Author(s): Vanya Ivanova / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2022

Din activitatea membrilor Asociaţiei Slaviştilor din România (2003-2008)

Author(s): Mariana Mangiulea Jatop / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 1/2008

Scientific life: Din activitatea membrilor Asociaţiei Slaviştilor din România (2003-2008) ‒ Mariana Mangiulea

Приложение на конструктивисткия подход за развитие на ключови компетентности в обучението по химия и опазване на околната среда (IX клас)

Author(s): Yordanka Stefanova,Petya Gerasimova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 4/2022

This article presents an attempt to organize an education based on the constructivist approach in the study of specific contents of the curriculum in Chemistry and Environmental protection in the 9th grade in order to develop key competences. Examples from the educational practice for the formation of some key competences are presented – learning skills, digital competence, skills to support sustainable development and a healthy lifestyle, basic competences in the field of natural sciences and technologies, which are important for the Chemistry and Environmental protection education. The results of our work in this direction show that the active involvement of students in the learning process is one of the effective ways to form the desired competences in students.

Методически насоки при разработване на проектно задание по теоретични технически предмети

Author(s): Maia Angelova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 4/2022

The high-tech world of the 21st century places new demands on educational systems. Expectations for success in modern society are associated with the ability to find and process information, out-of-the-box thinking and creativity, the ability to independently acquire knowledge, problem-solving skills and finding solutions, teamwork and cooperation. This requires radically new educational models and necessitates changes in teaching methodology. Such a modern, innovative model of education, which changes the concept of teaching itself and introduces new ways of pedagogical guidance is project-based learning. In this publication, an exemplary version of the development of a project assignment in the conduct of project-based learning is proposed, with corresponding methodological guidelines.

Корпоративната социална отговорност и репутацията на организацията

Author(s): Nikolay Kanchev / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 4/2022

This article examines the role of an organization's corporate social responsibility activities as a tool for creating and maintaining a positive image, trust and sense of loyalty among customers. The main elements of corporate social responsibility, its relationship to corporate brand and employee engagement are shown. An analysis of the costs and benefits of corporate social responsibility and its impact on an organisation's financial performance is also discussed.

Why American Education Today Ought to be Counter-Cultural

Author(s): Curtis L. Hancock / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2022

In his article, the author points out the gradual domination of leftists in universities, which eventually affected all American institutions. This is very evident today in the leftist attitudes of the media, the legal profession, the bureaucracy, the government, and even the clergy. The author argues that because of this transformation, if one wants to assess the state of American society, one must address what has happened in the universities. As universities have normalized Marxist cultural principles and attitudes, the critic of higher education must expose these Marxist tendencies in schools. Because this Marxist tendency now dominates university culture, it must be demanded that higher education reform today be countercultural.

Distance Learning at Pedagogical Faculties of Universities in the Czech Republic

Author(s): Lucie Zormanová / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2022

This study focuses on the topic of distance education at pedagogical faculties of universities in the Czech Republic during the time of COVID-19 and tries to map how theoretical and practical teaching was implemented during the Coronavirus pandemic. Based on the research goal, the following research questions were formulated. RQ1: Which tools were used to enable distance education at pedagogical faculties in the Czech Republic? RQ2: How were the defences of qualification theses and the state final examinations carried out? RQ3: How was the practical pedagogical training implemented? To answer the individual research questions, a content analysis of information provided on the websites of individual faculties and in the reports published on the Internet in the course of theoretical and practical teaching at pedagogical faculties in the Czech Republic during the Coronavirus pandemic was used. The research found that the distance teaching took place using various tools, frequently mentioned were the Moodle LMS, MS Teams, Zoom, Google Classroom or Meet. Practical subjects, which cannot be fully realised online, were taught in a full-time form in blocks at the end of the semester. The exams also took place online, the MS Teams or Zoom platform was used for oral examinations, and the Moodle LMS was used for tests. At the Faculty of Education of Palacký University Olomouc, the defences of qualification theses and state final examinations took place in the examination room of the university under strict hygienic conditions. At the University of Ostrava and Masaryk University, the defences of qualification theses and state final examinations took place online, using MS Teams. Practical teacher training also took place online, students participated in online teaching at individual faculty schools. Students helped teachers create materials for online teaching, participated in online teaching or led online teaching themselves. At the Faculty of Education of University of Hradec Králové, they performed the function of a teaching assistant or led tutoring.

Социално-личностни фактори определящи речевото поведение в японските студентски групи

Author(s): Anton Andreev / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2009

The article discusses social and personal factors which determine the choice of honorific forms in Japanese university clubs. Analysis is based on questionnaire data. The results imply a certain hierarchy of social and personal factors, as well as the existence of group specific and activity-specific patterns. The most important factor which determines honorific choice is addressee’s in-group history, followed by psychological closeness of both communicators, and addressee’s sex (with only a minimum influence). Culture-activity groups show a more complicated factor-output pattern as compared to athletic groups.

Factors Influencing the Teaching Beliefs of University Faculty Members during Covid-19 Pandemic

Author(s): Wan-Chen Hsu / Language(s): English Issue: 78/2022

Taiwanese university educators’ efficacy is traditionally associated with the belief in aligning teaching and learning outcomes. However, existing research on teacher efficacy involving modern university educators is limited. We bridge this gap by exploring university educators’ perceived efficacy and the factors that influence those perceptions. We surveyed teachers from a national university in southern Taiwan using the Teacher Efficacy Scale and interviews about the source of efficacy beliefs. We obtained 74 survey responses and descriptive statistics and analysis of variance were performed. During the interviews, four qualitative data sets were collected, and we analyzed the data using a continuous comparison analysis method. Generally, participants had medium- to high-levels of perceived efficacy; however, levels differed by gender. Efficacy scores were also higher in course design, technology usage, and classroom management, compared to instructional strategies and learning assessments. The main sources of efficacy perception included mastery experience, role models, student-teacher relationship, professional growth, and student support. Our findings suggest several strategies for follow-up research to promote university educators’ sense of efficacy.

Effects of University Teachers’ Emotional Labor on their Well-Being and Job Satisfaction

Author(s): Kieranna Chen,Chenin Chen / Language(s): English Issue: 78/2022

Excellent teachers who provide excellent educational quality educate students with both skills and virtues. Teachers face various emotional problems; they not only work with labor, intellect, and affection, but also have to show appropriate emotions under increasing pressure to create a rational and warm organizational climate in schools. Teachers’ hard work is the emotional labor load. The university teachers in Bangkok, Thailand participated in this study. A total of 480 copies of the questionnaire were distributed. After removing invalid and incomplete ones, 437 copies were remained valid, with a response rate of 91%. The research results showed that a university that fails to meet the teachers’ satisfaction and expectations can result in teachers’ low well-being and job satisfaction as well as teaching inefficiency which seriously lowers the effectiveness of the university and university teachers are medium and high emotional labor workers who consume large amount of emotion and labor in their workplaces, therefore, they can easily show burnout, teaching apathy, and even physical and mental exhaustion under excessive use of emotions, and 3. a university leader who is willing to find a solution to the teachers’ emotional labor load can help them correctly manage their emotions to obtain a high level of well-being and job satisfaction. According to the results it can be discussed that the current study is expected to help in terms of increasing the number of emotion management courses and channels for releasing teachers’ emotional labor load, avoiding emotional dissonance, and promoting teacher efficiency.

Формиране на модел за иновативни стратегии на университетите в България

Author(s): Radostina Yuleva-Chuchulayna / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5/2022

In a context of change and uncertainty for universities, it is important to identify, invest and support their vision for innovation in teaching, learning and assessment – in such a way as to adapt to the unknown. Innovation is part of the culture and is integrated into the strategy, operational plans and vision. The analysis of the genesis of innovative approaches to the development of universities shows that it is an example of increasing the sustainability of the educational system in the evolutionary period of development. The main purpose of this article is to clarify the types of innovations and innovation strategies of universities in Bulgaria. The main result of this article is the creation of a model for the formation of innovation strategies of the university. The main research methods used in the development are the method of analysis and synthesis, questionnaire research, intuitive and systematic approach.