Analiza supervizării în Asistența Socială și Psihoterapie

Author(s): Adriana Florentina Călăuz / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 1/2010

The supervision is a process of controlled self-reflection towards our own efforts, activities and consequences, that implies a cognitive process. Its formative valences appear in the development of mental elaboration of processed information, of emotional development, of the hierarchical system of purposes. Because of these valences, the supervision is applied to all the activities which implies the human factor. The given study suggests to realize a comparison between the possibilities of realizing a supervision and its potential benefits for social assistance and psychotherapy. The obtained results point out the realized progresses on supervision, but also the vulnerabilities, the possible and necessary directions in the development of supervision in Romania.

Analiza velikih socialnih omrežij

Author(s): Andrej Mrvar / Language(s): Slovenian Issue: 36/2001

V vsakdanjem življenju se vedno bolj pogosto srečujemo z velikimi omrežji, kjer gre število točk/povezav v (deset ali sto) tisoče: socialna omrežja (omrežja prijateljstev, sodelovanja, komuniciranja med posamezniki, organizacijami, državami ...,), rodovniki, računalniška omrežja (lokalna računalniška omrežja, omrežja povezav med predstavitvenimi stranmi, Internet,...,), referenčna omrežja (omrežja citiranj), diagrami poteka programskih sistemov, organske molekule, transportna omrežja (cestna, vodovodna, električna omrežja ...,), itd. Obvladovanje velikih omrežij predstavlja tako časovno, kot tudi prostorsko zahteven problem. Večina standardnih algoritmov za analizo omrežij ima visoke časovne zahtevnosti in so zato neprimerni za analizo velikih omrežij. V sestavku so predstavljeni pristopi k analizi in predstavitvam tovrstnih omrežij. Pristopi so podprti s posebnim programom za analizo velikih omrežij. V sestavku je prikazanih nekaj primerov uporabe tega programa pri analizi in prikazu rodovnikov.

Analize corelative pe baza indicatorilor teritoriali identificaţi conform ţintelor Strategiei Europa 2020 – domeniul social şi piaţa muncii

Author(s): Alina Chicoş / Language(s): Romanian Publication Year: 0

The chapter presents correlation analyses based on territorial indices according to the Europa 2020 Strategy targets: social and labor force area.

Analysis of the Areas of Social Discrimination in the Romani de Huelva Community

Author(s): Pilar Blanco Miguel,Yolanda Borrego Ales / Language(s): English Issue: 75/2021

Although in recent years a whole series of measures and programmes have been carried out with the aim of having an impact on the situations of discrimination and racism in which the Romani population is immersed, the results obtained allow us to surmise that, although there has been some progress, the situation has not entirely changed. A stereotyped view of the Romani population still exists in some parts of Spanish society, meaning that this community continues to be immersed in a profound process of social exclusion. Objectives of research are to demonstrate whether there are situations of discrimination in the Huelva Roma population, as well as to know the areas in which these acts of discrimination are carried out. A qualitative method was chosen. The technique used was an in-depth interview, to allow us to understand the perspective of the professionals who work with this group. In general, we have seen how situations of discrimination against the Romani population persist. These situations extend to different spheres of life, and whose factors respond to a multiplicity of causes. There is a need for significant, long-lasting change. This means it is necessary both to change the processes of social intervention and to involve the Romani community itself, as without their collaboration and legitimacy any intervention will lack future perspective.

ANALYSIS OF THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL CHARTER AND ITS IMPORTANCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF SELECTED GROUPS OF WORKING WOMEN

Author(s): Zdenka Dudić,Branislav Dudić,Branka Agbaba / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2020

Both the 1961 European Social Charter and its revised version of 1996 constitute international social and economic rights treaties ratified by the Member States of the Council of Europe. Together with the European Treaty for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, they are the cornerstones of the contractual system for the protection of human rights in the member countries of the Council of Europe. Moreover, these contracts have contributed significantly to the development of European human rights standards in the areas of personal management, labour law and social security law. Nevertheless, it receives minimal attention from legal theorists. This leads to problems in its interpretation in practice. Through scientific and doctrinal interpretation, authors examine the various provisions of the European Social Charter. They seek answers to practical application problems through scientific literature as well as the case-law of the European Court of Justice. The aim and result of the authors’ work is to examine individual documents, to compare them and analyse the differences. The aim of the authors' work is also to evaluate the impact of the case law of the European Court of Justice in connection with the implementation of the Charter into the legal order as well as application practice. The benefit of this article is also the analysis of the impact of the Charter on the rights of working women.

Analysis of the Postprivatization Behavior of Enterprises in Bulgaria in the Period 1992-1994

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

Two years after the adoption of the Privatization Law(1992), even if slowly, privatization in Bulgaria has made considerable progress. It is the only transition country wich implements only market (capital) privatisation. Bulgaria is a middle-income country, which poses a serious barrier to capital privatization. Of course, experience (Chile, for instance) has shown that a successful capital privatization is possible in such countries as well.

ANALYSIS OF UNEMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE TUZLA CANTON (2000-2019)

Author(s): Edina Šarić,Amra Salkić,Dina Šabanić,Selma Gađun,Arnel Salkić / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2019

The key problem for persons with disabilities in our region is unemployment. Unemployment is a phenomenon that indicates that persons are not in accordance with their abilities, knowledge and skills, able to find employment and receive a reasonable salary. One way to measure unemployment is through data collected by employment services. Therefore, the aim of the paper was the collection and analysis of data on unemployment trends of persons with disabilities obtained from the Employment Service of Tuzla Canton. The analysis of data in the paper presents the results of unemployment trends from 2005 to 2019, as well as the structure of unemployment of persons with disabilities by gender, age, educational level, status of disability and municipalities in the Tuzla Canton. The data obtained indicate that from 2000 to 2019 there was a decrease in the number of unemployed persons and that employment of persons with disabilities was increasing. These results are supported by active employment measures, but also by the trend of people leaving the state for employment in Western countries.

Analyzing Memetic Isolation Fantasy Themes during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Normalization of a Previously Unknown Social Problem

Author(s): Dagmara Tarasiuk / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2021

The aim of this article is to analyze memes about social isolation introduced in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic. The author’s contact with memes during the first weeks of the pandemic (March–April) was initially motivated only by the desire to fill leisure time in such strange circumstances as the time of quarantine. With time, the observation began to take on a more systematic character, and the images found on the web became an interesting research material illustrating strategies undertaken to normalize and familiarize people with forced isolation and imposed social distancing, measures previously unknown in society on such a large scale. The material thus collected was analyzed using the fantasy themes analysis (FTA) method.

Anti-Corruption in Public Procurement: Balancing the Policies

Author(s): Jens Andvig,Boyko Todorov / Language(s): English

This paper analyzes the mechanisms of corruption in public procurement in the context of the EU policies in this area. The analysis focuses on the implications of governance failures in procurement as experienced in two countries of quite different corruption propensities – Norway and Bulgaria – for the European anti-corruption and public procurement policies. The paper intends to inform the development of the expected EU policy updates in these areas by analyzing the trade-offs that are necessitated when combining competition and anti-corruption goals.

Anti-Corruption in Southeast Europe: First Steps and Policies

Author(s): / Language(s): English

The main goal of the Report is to sensitize politicians and civil society to the specific set of sources of corruption in the region. The first part analyzes the origins of cross border corruption in the region which is seen as a result of the rise of transnational crime caused by the violent break-up of former Yugoslavia. It intends to show that regional factors significantly contribute to national-level corruption and could undermine national anti-corruption efforts. In the second part, the report evaluates the national circumstances in which the regional factors develop. It compares the national legislation and institutional practice in a number of areas critical to anti-corruption efforts: regulatory and legal framework, institutional prerequisites, corruption in the economy, the role of civil society and media and international cooperation. The second part is ultimately a collection of contributions from watchdog organizations in the countries in Southeast Europe. In fact, the nature of regional concerns about corruption is evident in the limitations of this report – namely that the level of institutional development, policy implementation practice and international affiliations of the countries in SEE are varying to such a degree that only a “bird’s eye view” could reveal the source of common problem. This was very much in line with the USAID approach that there is a strong conceptual distinction between law enforcement approaches to corruption, which try to strengthen crime-fighting efforts, and a more holistic approach that addresses poor governance systems more broadly. The countries covered by the RCAR included Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania and Serbia.

Anti-Corruption Measures in EU Border Control

Author(s): Philip Gounev,Rositsa Dzhekova,Tihomir Bezlov / Language(s): English

The present study, commissioned by FRONTEX, provides academic and policy perspectives, as well as empirical data on corruption and anti-corruption measures observed in border guard institutions across the 27 Member States of the European Union. The report compares and analyses anti-corruption measures in EU Member States’ border guard services, as well as the strategies and instruments used in corruption investigations of border guards. The purpose of this study was to provide border guards with a general overview of the relevant academic and policy research available on the subject of corruption, as well as to review and analyse mechanisms of corruption and the principal anti-corruption measures targeting them.

Anti-Corruption Reforms in Bulgaria: Key Results and Risks

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

This is the eighth Corruption Assessment Report providing an overview of the state and dynamics of corruption in Bulgaria and Bulgarian anticorruption policy. It analyzes the main results and risks of the anticorruption process from the period immediately preceding Bulgaria’s accession to the EU through to the first months of EU membership. The report builds on regular monitoring of the spread of corruption, its trends, evaluations of the anti-corruption efforts and initiatives implemented by government institutions and by civil society, as well as a number of suggestions and recommendations on anti-corruption measures, including considerations related to the administration of EU’s structural funds. In addition to the main corruption indexes which have consistently displayed lower values throughout 2006 and early 2007, the report draws on authoritative international surveys to assess corruption levels in Bulgaria in comparison to EU member states. Furthermore, Bulgaria’s EU member status demands that national anti-corruption initiatives are implemented in close coordination with EU and international efforts in this area. Therefore, corruption would be most appropriately measured and assessed by a common EU benchmarking methodology as the most reliable yardstick for international comparisons.

Approaches to Measurement of Well-being: Case of the Republic of Moldova

Author(s): Tatiana Gutium / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The development strategy of a modern state is oriented towards ensuring economic growth, increasing the well-being of citizens and reducing the level of poverty. The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on national economies, including the economy of the Republic of Moldova. That is why, the assessment of well-being, identify impact factors, the elaboration of recommendations for increasing well-being become current. Contemporary approaches to quantifying well-being focus on both the economic and social spheres. In this study are identified the weaknesses and strengths of the well-being indices, the dynamics of two composite welfare indices have been analyzed. In the research process, the influence of different factors was identified and their influence on the well-being of citizens and living standards was estimated. Applying the method of correlation and regression analysis, and using the software Eviews 9 were developed two multifactorial linear regression models: a model of the well-being and a model of living standard of population of the Republic of Moldova. Based on the analysis of the pillars of the Legatum Prosperity Index and the components of the Social Progress Index, priority sectors were identified, such as: health care, education, economic quality, enterprise conditions, environmental quality. At present, it is necessary to promote strategies to ensure sustainable economic growth, which will inevitably lead to an increase in the well-being of the local population.

Appropriate and relevant humour in the university classroom:

insights from teachers and students

Author(s): Farhana Bakar / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2019

When used for the purpose of teaching and learning, humour must be relevant and appropriate to the context. However, what constitutes appropriate and relevant humour is unclear. Past studies have focussed mostly on classifying appropriate and relevant types of humour. Additionally, students’ and teachers’ perceptions of what these constitutes are likely to differ, meaning that the effectiveness of the humour used by teachers may vary depending on the context. With this in mind, it is important to consider teachers’ and students’ perceptions of the appropriateness and relevance of humour. For this paper, five award-winning teachers and 10 students were interviewed regarding their perceptions and experiences of the use of humour in university teaching. Four themes were identified that relate to teachers’ and students’ perceptions regarding the appropriateness of humour: Appropriate humour is relevant humour; Appropriate humour happens at a suitable time and in a suitable manner; Appropriate humour enhances teachers’ credibility; and Inappropriate humour is disrespectful humour. Three themes were identified related to the relevance of humour: Relevant humour is related to the learning content; Relevant humour is related to daily experiences in life; and Irrelevant humour is humour that students do not understand. On the basis of this study, this paper offers pedagogical suggestions for teachers who wish to use humour effectively by taking into consideration what humour is considered appropriate/inappropriate and relevant/irrelevant.

Approximation of Bulgarian to EU Legislation: Protection of Competition, Protection of Intellectual Property and Right of Establishment, August 1995

Author(s): Chavdar Popov,Pavlina Popova,Krasimira Damjanova / Language(s): English

The significance of the harmonisation of legislation of the associated countries of Central and Eastern Europe (ACCEE) with the legislation of the European Community (EC) was already underlined by the European Council in Copenhagen (21-22 July 1993). The approximation of the Bulgarian legislation with that of the EC is one of the fundamental tasks of the strategy for the preparation of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe to join the Union, adopted at the meeting of the European Council in Essen on 9-10 December 1994.

Art-Cultural Entrepreneurship and Opportunities for Bulgarian Traditional Crafts Arising from it

Author(s): Ivan Stoyanov / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2017

Modern society faces a problem – the loss of cultural and historical traditions and arts. Entrepreneurship provides an answer and can find a solution to this challenge. Using the full potential of the entrepreneurial process will keep Bulgarian folklore and make it attractive to the younger generation.

Aspekty metodologiczne dynamicznych metod ilościowych w badaniach społecznych: budowa modeli

Author(s): Darya Filatova / Language(s): Polish Issue: 23/2014

This paper motivates the necessity of the dynamics qualitative methods methodological backgrounds development. These methods have to face to the complexity of the social processes nature. A concept of a stochastic object is introduced. Taking in to account the typical research objectives a stochastic differential equation is selected as a dynamics model of a stochastic object.

Assessing the Integration of Vulnerable Migrant Groups in Ten EU Member States

Author(s): Mila Mancheva,Andrey Nonchev,Slavyanka Ivanova / Language(s): English

This publication presents the results of a comparative monitoring study of the integration policies and outcomes for third-country-national (TCN) women, TCN children and TCN victims of trafficking in ten EU member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Spain. The study produced findings at two levels of analysis: an in-depth assessment of how migrant integration policies and programmes meet the needs of vulnerable migrant groups, and an assessment of their integration outcomes. Drawing on the analysis of these findings, the publication provides recommendations for improving monitoring mechanisms for migrant integration at the national and EU levels and for elaborating policy approaches for better integration of vulnerable migrants.

Assessing the Maturity of Corporate Social Responsibility Practices: An Applied Study on Telecom Companies in KSA

Author(s): Abderrazak Ahmed Laghouag,Faycal Farhi,Faiz Bin Zafrah / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2021

Corporation social responsibility (CSR) practices are, nowadays, inescapable and more needed than ever considering the growing environmental institutional requirements as well as performance indicators that are increasingly including CSR issues to evaluate companies. CSR should not be considered as cost center, it is a vital source of company value and reputation. Actually, companies operating in KSA are not an exception of this CSR matter. This paper aims mainly to evaluate and analyze the maturity of CSR practices through an empirical study for Telecom companies in KSA, namely STC, Zain and Mobily. From a deepen literature review, four main CSR practices have been identified, namely: economic, ethical, legal and philanthropic practices. A questionnaire has been developed to test and validate research hypothesis. The results show a high level of CSR practices, except for the philanthropic practices.

ASSESSING THE WAY GENDER NORMS AFFECT TEENAGERS’ BEHAVIOUR IN THE CONTEXT OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Author(s): Corina-Maricica SESERMAN / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2021

The internet, together with its associated smart technologies, has a central, and since the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic one might even add, essential position in the fluid functionality of social apparatus. This is apparent on multiple facets, but it has especially impacted the way individuals socialise and present themselves in the online space. Although it has been in use for several decades the way the Internet is perceived has changed significantly as now it has presently become an extension of the social front stage. Through the tools offered by social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, users can carefully construct their own digital versions. These characteristics have proven to be highly attractive to teenagers, as social media platforms offer them the possibility of engaging with their peers, uncover various aspects about the environment outside their familiar space and to create a digital identity. All of these aspects prove to be attractive to them as it caters to their need to seek and to have a sense of empowerment and belonging. Gender plays an important role in the process of developing one’s identity and the type of behaviour an individual chooses to present in a social environment, be it digital or otherwise. Previous studies have also pointed out the fact that gender stereotypes and gender norms affect and influence the way individuals perceive others and the type of behaviour they act out. This paper aims to pinpoint a theoretical examination of the way teenagers’ behaviour and digital identity on social media platforms is affected by the way people around them look at and perceive gender.