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Медийната екология – концептуални и съдържателни измерения

Author(s): Dobrinka Peicheva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2019

The media are positioned as increasingly important factors in the people civilization formations, competing with the family environment, the education system and other socializing agents. The study of the content aspects of the media ecosystem and the attitudes created for its key manifestations presented in this article is the study of the real role of the media in contemporary Bulgarian society.The purpose of this article is to to reveal the state of the media ecosystem, highlight its environmental problems and trends, and pave the way for future research by using the quantitative and qualitative methods (representative content-analytical research on 900 media units from traditional and online media in a special representative sample and a focused interview among 23 leading scientists and media practitioners).It is an attempt to search for the answers to the key questions that the founder of the media ecology, Neil Postman (2006) puts, namely: What are the moral consequences? ; Are the consequences more humane or anti-human? "We, as a society, earn more than we lose, or lose more than we earn?

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Aesthetic Procedures

Author(s): Svetlana NIXON,Stefan COJOCARU / Language(s): English Issue: 86/2024

Throughout human history, the appearance of the body has affected the way people perceive themselves and the way they are perceived. Consequently, people have developed ways of changing it to conform to societal standards of beauty. Medical advancements and progress in aesthetic medicine have made beauty more accessible. In modern society, people increasingly think of the body as a “project and process,” making it a long-term investment in social status. Various studies on the relationship between individuals’ personal social status and external appearance have shown the two to be tightly interconnected. The outbreak of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic triggered the widespread use of online meeting platforms, e.g., Zoom, Skype, Teams, etc. This has brought about the “Zoom effect,” individuals’ stronger awareness of their looks, which has raised more interest in aesthetic treatments. Researchers emphasize the positive effect of aesthetic treatments in lifting moods and improving depression. This paper discusses socially-motivated behavior and the effect of individuals’ external appearance on their social status.

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Interactive RShiny Reports – Independence and Autonomy in Medical Data Visualization

Author(s): Justyna Marcinkowska,Magdalena Roszak / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

The article discusses the use of the R language, especially the RShiny tool, to create interactive reports in the field of medical data analysis. The authors emphasize the need for an interdisciplinary approach to teaching statistics among medical students. An alternative to traditional static reports was presented, proposing the creation of interactive web applications that enable exploration, analysis and visualization of medical data changing in real time. The use of the R language as an open source tool allows for the development of medical students’ competences in the field of data analysis and the adaptation of research tools to individual needs. A draft lesson plan using sample medical data on cervical cancer was also presented, along with a proposal for specific analyzes of these data and their visualization using interactive RShiny reports. The article ends with a discussion on the role of learning the R language in the education of students of Polish medical universities and the need to expand the educational offer for tchem with courses in data analysis in an open source environment.

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MOTIVATION AND BENEFITS OF EMPLOYEES AT THE WORKPLACE. MINI SOCIAL-COMMUNITY RESEARCH

Author(s): Emil Lazar,Florentina Ecaterina JOGA (COSTEA) / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2023

The following article addresses the issue of employee motivation in Romanian organizations, offering, based on the theoretical support of motivational theories, the results of a mini-research with a socio-community value (a sociological survey based on an online questionnaire applied to some employees in the fields of education, transport, IT&C, public administration). The sociological survey tracked the perception of employees in the surveyed fields regarding the benefits offered at work by the employer. Based on the answers, conclusions could be drawn regarding the main solution for motivating employees, represented by salary, but there are non-financial methods that contribute to motivating employees.

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PREDICTORS OF JOB SATISFACTION

Author(s): Mădălina-Ioana Raţiu / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2023

In this paper, we will present the results obtained following a research that aimed to analyse the associations between job satisfaction and a number of its predictors, such as: attachment style, friendships at work, gender, age, marital status and level of education. The first part of the present work presents a brief foray into the consulted specialized literature. The second part focuses on the methodology used – research questions, hypotheses and tools used in assessing the association between the previously mentioned variables. The obtained results show that people with a secure attachment style experience higher job satisfaction, compared to avoidants. Moreover, it seems that friendships at the workplace and the higher level of education of employees have a positive influence on increased job satisfaction. In contrast, there appear to be no significant differences between married and single employees, nor between male and female employees when it comes to job satisfaction.

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ADOLESCENTS ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR. COMPARATIVE STUDY BY GENDER AND AGE

Author(s): Mariana Floricica Călin,Elena-Teodora NURCIU / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2024

The theme addressed in this paper is one of great importance, antisocial behavior in teenagers being a sensitive topic. For this reason I wanted to research the differences that can appear depending on gender and age through its presence in adolescents. A sample of 76 students was assessed by selfadministering a questionnaire on antisocial behavior and the characteristics that this type of behavior implies. The purpose of the present study is to examine and evaluate differences in antisocial behavior in adolescents according to gender and age. The results showed that there are significant differences in antisocial behavior by gender and age. The statistical results and the confirmed hypotheses are supported by the specialized literature, but also by my own opinion regarding the possible reasons. The understanding, support and affective communication offered by the family, social and school framework, as well as the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral and humanistic therapeutic methods, can have positive results in reducing this antisocial behavior.

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K některým problémům spojeným s pokračováním v trestném činu, trvajícími a hromadnými trestnými činy

Author(s): Pavel Šámal / Language(s): Czech Issue: 4/2024

The journal article discusses the problems associated with crimes committed over a longer period of time, in particular in the context of the Supreme Court’s decision of 23 September 2020, file number 8 Tdo 866/2020, which dealt with whether the offence of stalking under section 354 of the Criminal Code was a continuation of an offence or an ongoing one. When discussing this decision in the Criminal Division of the Supreme Court, a debate was held as to whether it was correctly an ongoing or cumulative offence. The article deals with the arguments that have been made in this regard and concludes that it is an ongoing offence. In that context, it also addresses the issue of the so-called coherent actions, and on the basis of analysis of Supreme Court jurisprudence, that these are not another category of crimes characterised by a longer period of committing, but are merely an adjunct in theory and practice of differentiated categories continuation of offence, ongoing offence, and cumulative offence which serves only to refine and distinguish them correctly in specific cases under assessment.

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Spolupráce učitelů a didaktiků informatiky v Plzeňském kraji v rámci rozvoje společenství oborových didaktik

Author(s): Jan Baťko,Lenka Benediktová,Filip Frank / Language(s): Czech Issue: 2/2023

The paper presents the pilot involvement of the Department of Computer Science and Educational Technology of the Faculty of Education at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen in the project Development of subject didactics as a tool for improving teaching in schools in the Pilsen region. The objectives of this initiative and the way of the department's involvement in the project in 2022 are presented. The data obtained through a questionnaire survey among teachers involved in the project and the conclusions from the conducted focus group are described. The results served as a basis for the design of targeted methodological support for the participating teachers from grammar and secondary vocational schools. Finally, sample activities are presented, which were compiled on the basis of the requirements of the teachers themselves and practically implemented in a face-to-face seminar.

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Learned-centred Education Using the Flipped Classroom Method - Good Practice and Experiences

Author(s): Anita Tóth-Bakos,Tímea Mészáros,Attila Mészáros,Agáta Csehiová / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2023

The main theme of the study is the use of the flipped classroom method as a possible alternative to learner-centred teaching. The main goal of the flipped classroom method is to make class time as active as possible for the students. In doing so, they learn through their own experiences and active work. This makes the learning environment more learner-centred, which has a positive impact on learners' attitudes, motivation and quality of educational process. The paper summarizes good practice in the application of the method, and the experience and results are gathered. The pilot application has been implemented at the Faculty of Education of J. Selye University in the academic year 2022/23 within the Erasmus+ project “Developing Flipped Methods for Teaching”. The aim of the study is to present in detail the steps and elements of the application of the flipped classroom with the focus being on classroom activities. The results of the pre-tests and post-tests, as well as student and teacher feedback, will be presented to assess the application of the method. The main aim of the work is to demonstrate the application of the method in practice as an inspiration to increase its widespread awareness and use.

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Evaluácia uplatňovania roly sestry nositeľky zmeny v manažérskej praxi

Author(s): Viera Hulková / Language(s): Slovak Issue: 2/2024

Background: Change management encompasses strategies, tools and techniques of change management, including the management of resistance to change. Managers in nursing at the middle level of management in institutional health care facilities - nurse leaders, play an important role in the process of implementing change because by effectively managing the change process and motivating them, they are most instrumental in helping nurses to successfully embrace change. Objective: To evaluate the application of the nurse change agent role by nurse leaders from a nursing management perspective. Methodology and sample: Atotal of 43 female participants in the position of nurse leaders with an average length of experience of 7.7 years participated in the qualitative study. We used the structured interview method to collect empirical data. The interviews were conducted between February and March 2024. Results: Nurse leaders see the role of change agent as important and strive to fulfil it. They mainly initiate operational and workflow changes. Managers identified the most common reasons for nurses’ resistance to change: fear of the unknown, habit and routine, rigidity, unwillingness to learn something new. To overcome resistance they use explaining, motivating, consistent communication. The nurse leaders mentioned lack of finances and staff as the biggest barriers to implementing changes in nursing. Anegative finding was that up to 36 participants did not know strategies for implementing change. Conclusion: Change management is the process of implementing change in a planned and systematic way. The role of the change manager is crucial for the successful implementation of change.

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The “objective test” and the downstream market presence requirement in Big Data access cases under the essential facilities doctrine - a critical assessment

Author(s): Rok Dacar / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

One possible way to gain access to competitively relevant sets of Big Data is toapply the essential facilities doctrine. However, the European Commission and theEuropean Court of Justice have established several different criteria for applying thedoctrine. Since neither institution has yet applied the doctrine in Big Data accesscases, it is not clear which of the criteria applies in such positions. This paper attemptsto analyze the impact of the “objective test” and the requirement that the controllingcompany be active in the downstream market (which are included in all assessmentcriteria) in Big Data access cases, with the goal of answering the research question,“Do the application of the “objective test” and the requirement that the controllingcompany be active in the downstream market impede the effectiveness of the doctrinein Big Data access cases under EU competition law, and if so, how should they bechanged?” The conclusion is that in Big Data access cases, the “objective test” shouldbe mitigated and replaced by the “subjective test” or the “average company test” andthe requirement that the controlling company be active in the downstream marketshould be discarded altogether in order for the doctrine to be an effective tool foraccessing competitively relevant sets of Big Data.

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Křesťanství a islám v USA a analýza metod k odhadu jejich zastoupení v populaci

Author(s): Petr Mocek / Language(s): Czech Issue: 3/2024

Estimating the sizes of religious communities in the United States is a relatively infrequent subject of discussion. Nonetheless, understanding the religious landscape in the USA holds significant importance not only for analyzing religious trends and interfaith dynamics but also for various sectors such as services, government administration, and marketing. Due to the interpretation of the legal guarantee of religious freedom in the country, obtaining precise data about religious affiliations through government led social surveys and research is challenging. This responsibility falls upon civic organizations, which have limited authority and resources. These organizations employ diverse approaches to estimate the number of believers, and these estimates may not always be completely accurate. Given the scarcity of resources dedicated to this topic, it seems appropriate to evaluate the most currently accessible methods. This article evaluates three methods for estimating religious communities in the USA, focusing on comparing Christianity and Islam as representative examples.

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At the Interface between Telling the History of the Firm and Business History. The Prague School of Economic History and its Path to Contemporary Business History

Author(s): Eduard Kubů,Barbora Štolleová / Language(s): English Issue: 1 (31)/2020

The text explains the approaches of the Prague School of Economic History asso ciated mainly with the Institute of Economic and Social History, Faculty of Arts, Charles University to the discipline of business history and their methodology. The subject of interest of the research circle within the Prague School of Economic His tory are all types of business units from multinational corporations, through domes tic joint-stock companies, family companies of all types, cooperatives, to individual entrepreneurs. The research of the business, entrepreneur/manager is carried out in the broad context of market development, but also political, social and cultural devel opment. In this respect, the approach correlates with the almost universally accepted post-chandlerian definition of the subject of research of business history. Method ologically, the Prague School of Economic History is part of the historical stream of business history. It prefers the historical approach given by the instruments of historical sciences. However, it also respects economic theory, uses it primarily as a the oretical basis, a framework for research organization. Combination of approaches from historical, economic, sociological, legal, ethnographic, and other social sciences to create the most thoroughbred image possible is considered as natural.

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Impact of Robot Installations on Employment and Labour Productivity in Automotive Industry

Author(s): Lenka Pisková,Marian Dobranschi,Pavel Semerád,Milena Otavová / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2024

The automotive industry is regarded as one of the most robotized sectors of the manufacturing industry. The topic of robotization is currently intensely debated as part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0. In this study, we focus on automobile manufacturers operating in selected countries of the European Union and analyse the level of labour productivity and employment in the period 2002-2021. Specifically, we investigate whether the annual installation of robots and the total number of robots in the automotive industry have a negative impact on labour demand. The collected data are evaluated using empirical analysis. Our estimations show that the installation of robots in the automotive industry has a positive effect on labour demand. At the same time, however, it is found that labour productivity tends to decrease as the number of robots increases. A possible explanation for these results is that major manufacturing activities in this sector are being replaced with machines at the expense of human labour. Implications for Central European audience: Theoretical implications of the article arise from primary literature, which investigates the implications of industry robotization on the labour market. The practical implications stem from our empirical analysis, which investigates the impact of robotization on labour demand and productivity in automobile industries across the EU.

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Intervention Strategies for the Impact of Social Consumer Behavior on Museum Cultural and Creative Products

Author(s): Jialin HU,Hasnul Azwan AZIZAN-MAHDZIR,Yulin TAN / Language(s): English Issue: 87/2024

This article focuses on the impact of social consumption behavior on the innovation of museum cultural and creative products, as well as corresponding intervention strategies. With the increasing demand for cultural consumption in society, understanding and adapting to consumer behavior patterns has become the key to promoting the development of museum cultural and creative products. By carefully observing and analyzing consumers’ purchasing habits, browsing preferences, and review feedback, we can gain a deeper understanding of their deep cultural identity, price sensitivity, and design style preferences. In order to achieve this goal, the museum has adopted visual survey technology to display design sketches in the form of 3D animation, allowing consumers to personally experience product effects and collect more direct and immediate feedback. This interactive process not only accelerates the iterative optimization of the product, but also increases consumer engagement and satisfaction, thereby promoting brand loyalty.

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Effects of Theatrical Film-Based Instruction Integrated Leadership Training on International School Students’ Learning Motivation and Creativity

Author(s): Kangzhao WU,De DONG / Language(s): English Issue: 87/2024

Theatrical films are gradually applied to education field in past years, especially in courses of business administration, psychology, and linguistics. Being a visualized and situated teaching tool, films could effectively deliver abstract concept as well as induce students’ emotional resonance and enhance deep learning. Students could promote the problem-solving skills and creativity through observing and imitating movie characters’ behaviors. This study examined a cohort of 172 international school students in Shaanxi Province. The intervention comprised a 16-week program (48 sessions) that combined theatrical film-based pedagogy with leadership development. Analysis of the data demonstrated three significant relationships: the integrated film-leadership instruction positively influenced student learning motivation; this instructional approach enhanced student creativity; and increased learning motivation corresponded with higher creativity levels. These findings contribute to both the theoretical framework and practical applications of film-based methodologies in leadership education, offering implications for future pedagogical design.

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Social Intervention and Cultural Strategy Integration of Cultural Heritage Elements in Glass Product Innovation

Author(s): Qingfeng LIU,Nurul 'Ayn Binti AHMAD SAYUTI,Jiamin HU / Language(s): English Issue: 87/2024

With the vigorous development of the cultural and creative industry, glass products, as an important carrier, have received increasing attention in their innovative design. This study aims to explore the social intervention and cultural strategy integration of cultural heritage elements in glass product innovation. Through the analysis of the Hazel Clark cultural space model, it seeks to find a path to effectively integrate cultural heritage elements into glass product design. This study adopts comparative analysis and case study methods to deeply analyze the inherent relationship between cultural spatial patterns and product attributes, and verify their feasibility in practical applications. The results indicate that cultural heritage spatial analysis and application have significant social intervention effects in glass product innovation, which can enrich the cultural connotation of products and enhance their market competitiveness. Meanwhile, this study also reveals the transformation patterns and value enhancement strategies of cultural heritage elements in glass product innovation.

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Examining the Dynamics of Cultural Interaction in Virtual Environments

Author(s): Ivan TYLNYI,Olha MOSKVYCH,Viktoriia GOLOVEI,Oksana SOKHATSKA,Viktor SHOSTAK / Language(s): English Issue: 87/2024

This article aims to highlight the aspects of intercultural communication in the virtual environment, mainly focusing on the interaction of virtual teams composed of carriers of different cultures. The methodology is based on principles of impartiality, tolerance, and cultural relativism. The primary research focuses on the interaction of cultures in virtual teams engaged in project tasks and the advantages and challenges of intercultural virtual communication. When working in virtual teams, attention is focused on cultural characteristics, referring to the methodology proposed by Geert Hofstede and his colleagues. Using the 5-D model of national culture, examples from India, France, China, Denmark, the USA, and Brazil were analysed to understand the specifics of cultural diversity and its potential for virtual communication to ensure practical international cooperation. Particular attention was paid to cultural differences and their impact on intercultural interaction. Among the general aspects of intercultural virtual communication, we highlighted cultural differences and their impact on intercultural interaction, and using these differences to enhance the effectiveness of team virtual work and create a comfortable virtual environment; explicit (visible) and implicit aspects of culture; differences in time zones affecting organisational moments and the need to consider cultural differences when planning synchronous and asynchronous communication formats; differences in workplace culture (organisation of the virtual office). For successful intercultural communication, it is necessary to clearly understand cultural diversity and cultural relativism, avoid cultural appropriation, and communicate with carriers of different cultural traditions and social groups for one's cultural enrichment.

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An Investigation of the Effects of Using Audio-Visual Language Education Integrated Art Teaching on Students’ Learning Motivation and Outcome

Author(s): Yuan YUAN,Jianfei YANG / Language(s): English Issue: 87/2024

Many school classrooms currently possess a sufficient amount of equipment and wireless network. This can change teachers’ instruction styles as well as students’ learning styles. Especially, through the teaching policy to promote information integrated instruction, teachers can present the lessons more clearly. This study was designed as experimental research. This quasi-experimental study comprised 206 Chinese students, who were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 103) or a control group (n = 103). The experimental group received instruction through an integrated audio-visual language and art teaching methodology, while the control group underwent traditional print-based instruction. The intervention spanned 20 weeks, with participants receiving three hours of instruction per week (total intervention time = 60 hours). Findings revealed that 1. the audio-visual integrated teaching approach demonstrated statistically significant superiority over traditional print-based methods in two key domains: art learning motivation and learning outcomes. 2. The use of audio-visual language education integrated art teaching, with teachers’ situated guide, leads to an increase in the students’ art learning interests. It enables absorbing and comprehending the learning content more easily and in a pleasant and relaxing learning climate which can promote the practical use in life, and 3. Using audio-visual language education integrated art teaching encourages students to engage in independent practice and creates dialogue situations. It is expected that this study will enhance students’ self-confidence in art learning and promote students’ learning outcomes. Through these, the learners are expected to achieve the objectives of art teaching.

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Analysis of the Influence of Emotional Intelligence and Job Stress on Organizational Commitment of General Practitioners in Private Hospitals in Mataram City, Indonesia

Author(s): Syarifa Soraya Fairuzha,Thatok Asmony,Siti Nurmayanti / Language(s): English Issue: 8/2024

This study aims to analyse the influence of emotional intelligence and work stress on organisational commitment in general practitioners of private hospitals in Mataram City. This type of research is included in the category of causal research. The data collection method used in this study is a census method with a population of 63 general practitioners working at private hospitals in Mataram City. This study uses structural equation model analysis (SEM analysis) with Smart-PLS analysis tools. The results of this study show that emotional intelligence does not affect organisational commitment in general practitioners of private hospitals in Mataram City. Work stress significantly negatively affects organisational commitment in the general practitioner position at a private hospital in Mataram City.

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