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THE HISTORICAL TRUTH OF THE GREAT RELIGIOUS DIVISION FROM ARBËR TO ALBANIANS

Author(s): Pirro PRIFTI / Language(s): English / Issue: 19-20/2023

Keywords: unravel; Albanians; Pandora's

To unravel the complex history of the Albanians, the so-called Pandora's Box has already been opened so as not to be closed until the truth is revealed. From the invasion of Albania by the Turkish empire in 1478 and until about 1660-1703, in addition to the military and political occupation, began to outline some new strata in the then population, strata of population that spoke Albanian or Albanian-speaking, because they were colonists who came from areas of the Turkish Empire, but Muslim, native converted to Islam with military-political positions and after them were converted en masse and peasants, but remained orthodox most of the Orthodox religion, either in the north of the Albanian lands or in the middle lands, and whether in the south. Thus, under Turkish pressure, which implemented the special anti-Arbëresh-Epirote strategy, at the end of the 17th century - beginning of the 18th century, there was a tragic spiritual and religious division of the Albanian-speaking population with all the consequences that are still felt today. due to religious and tradicional dichotomy. So, the problem of the unification of the Albanian lands and in general of the Albanian people is not so easy, but in the first place it requires some preconditions and clarification of the truth, no matter how difficult or easy it may seem. This fact can also be explained with the phrase of Faik Konica that he showed; "When I started the fight for the liberation of Albania twenty-five years ago, I remembered as a very young man that the problem was only a problem of nationality, that is, that if he managed to fully awaken the sense of nationality in the hearts of Albanians, the establishment of a free Albania, it was a finished job as soon as the opportunity arose. When I thought more, for fifteen years now, I realized that the problem of Albania rather than national was a moral problem .. In other words this people in order to be saved, he needs, first of all, to be trained and to elevate his character, to soften and purify his heart..` Many, especially those of the type Koço Danaj, or the Albanian AK, or Kosovar self-determination, radicals seeking with pathos and rage the return of the past of `Jasha Padishah`, seek the unification of Albanian lands as if it were just a broken piece of crystal that can be easily glued.

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Recodification of Slovak Criminal Proceedings: Early Ideas, Concrete Steps and Its Subsequent Application

Author(s): Libor Klimek / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2023

Keywords: Slovak national law; recodification of criminal law; criminal proceedings; Criminal Code No. 300/2005 Zb.

The article deals with recodification of Slovak criminal proceedings. It is divided into three sections. The first section is focused on the early idea of recodification of Slovak national criminal law and the introduction of innovations of national criminal proceedings. While the second section is focused on adoption of new Criminal Proceeding Code No. 301/2005 Zb. and understanding of “redesigned” criminal proceedings, the third section is focused on necessary improvement of criminal proceedings in the light of the electronic monitoring of persons.

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Spatial Legibility: Bibliometric and Visualization Analyses Using Vosviewer Software (1975-2023)

Author(s): Emine Banu Burkut,Emine Köseoğlu / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2023

Keywords: architectural legibility; spatial legibility; urban legibility; VOSviewer; Web of Science

Spatial legibility has been associated in the literature as being comprehensible of the space, easy wayfinding in the space, and being able to draw a cognitive map of the space. This study aims to analyze the scope of spatial legibility research using bibliometric analysis and visualization using VOSviewer. The Web of Science database was utilized to gather information on spatial legibility studies. Title, keywords, and abstract requirements were used to construct the search results, which were based on topic categories from spatial legibility research. The Web of Science database research keywords (TS= ("spatial legibility")) OR TS= ("architectural legibility")) OR TS= ("urban legibility")) OR TS= ("legible cities")) OR TS= ("legible city"). It has been determined that the most used words by the authors in their publications are space syntax, legibility, intelligibility, cognitive map, image, landmark, spatial legibility, urban design, way finding, navigation, virtual environment, and perception. To sum up, this article will give an idea to researchers who will research spatial legibility.

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Handling Multicollinearity on Social Spatial Data Using Geographically Weighted Random Forest

Author(s): Binti Kurniati,Yuliani Setia Dewi,Alfian Futuhul Hadi / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2023

Keywords: Crime; GWR; GWPR; GW-RF; multicollinearity; spatial heterogeneity

Crime includes all kinds of harmful acts that violate the laws in force in Indonesia as well as social and religious norms. The crime total is the number of incidents reported to the police, obtained from public reports and events where the perpetrators were caught red-handed by the police. We can use the Poisson model to analyze the data, but the existence of spatial heterogeneity in the data makes the model less accurate. This research investigates the methods when there is spatial heterogeneity in the data by using Geographically weighted regression (GWR), Geographically Weighted Poisson Regression (GWPR) and Geographically Weighted Random Forest (GW-RF). We compare the GWR, GWPR, and GW-RF models for criminal cases in East Java in handling multicollinearity in the data. The results of this study indicate that the GW-RF model is better for modeling criminal cases with the smallest RMSE and MAPE values and an R-Square value close to 1. Based on the three most important variables in each location, they form six groups of regencies/cities in East Java, Indonesia. The variables vary between groups and the poverty severity index is not included in the three most important variables in all locations.

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Strengthening Loyalty and Performance of Government Office Employees: Exploring Leadership Strategies

Author(s): Nor KHOLIS,Hana Putri Puji Astuti / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2023

Keywords: employee loyalty; employee performance; leadership strategy

Maintaining loyal and high-performing employees is critical to organizational productivity, higher teamwork, innovation, and personal satisfaction. This study investigates strategies employed by leaders in strengthening loyalty and the performance of government office employees. This study used a qualitative-descriptive approach and gathered primary data from interviews with key informants, including the head division, three section chiefs, and four employees. The results show that employee loyalties and performances were demonstrated through their ability to complete tasks, cooperate, work punctually, and provide good services. Leaders employed some critical strategies: motivating employees, building effective communication, fostering work relationships, and performing work supervision. The techniques used were associated with a positive work environment, such as the achievement of targets, the establishment of good cooperation among employees, the creation of a family atmosphere at work, and the occurrence of a pattern of mutual relationships between employees and leaders.

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Assessing the State of Preservation After Adaptive Reuse: Three Historic Madrasas in Istanbul-A Case Study

Author(s): Zeynep Aytekin,Ruba Tamim Kasmo / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2023

Keywords: Istanbul; madrasa; adaptive reuse; building preservation; authenticity

Heritage buildings serve as witnesses to our past and the keeper of our shared values. While adaptive reuse stands as a sustainable method for effectively preserving and converting them into an active resource for the future, it must be supported by a thorough and multidisciplinary research in order to make informed judgments and implement appropriate solutions. The paper assesses the adaptive reuse of three historic madrasas in Istanbul and examines its impact on their preservation status. The selected madrasas are Mihrimah Sultan (1548), Şemsi Ahmed Paşa (1580), and Kılıç Ali Paşa madrasas (1588). The selected case studies are presented using data from literature, archival research, and field observations, and their adaptive reuse is evaluated using criteria established in the literature. According to the findings, adaptive reuse had a detrimental impact on the cultural significance of these valuable buildings.

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Employee Performance in Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) Reviewed from Spiritual Intelligence

Author(s): Ninik Srijani,Siti Aisyah,Roni Wiranata,Lilik Sri Hariani,Kadeni Kadeni / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2023

Keywords: spiritual intelligence; employee; performance; explanatory research

The study aims to analyze spiritual intelligence's impact on employee performance at PT. Bank Syariah is Indonesia's main and sub-branches in East Java, Indonesia. It seeks to enhance understanding of how spiritual resources predict performance beyond conventional measures. Employing explanatory research with a causal approach, the research includes employees from both branches, using a census method for sampling. Data collection involves spiritual intelligence questionnaires and supervisor performance assessments. The research intends to establish a causal link between spiritual intelligence and employee performance. A unique aspect is the integration of spiritual intelligence into employee development and human resource management, validating its holistic incorporation. The research demonstrates a significant correlation between spiritual intelligence and employee performance at both branches. In an Islamic business context, where spirituality holds importance, this study provides fresh insights into the connection between spiritual intelligence and employee performance. The findings can guide management in creating comprehensive strategies that incorporate spiritual aspects, fostering a balanced and productive work environment.

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Dеvising a Modеl AI-UTAUT by Combining Artificial Inteligence AI with Unifiеd Thеory of Accеptancе and Usе of Tеchnology (UTAUT)

Author(s): Majlinda Fetaji / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2023

Keywords: Artificial Intеlligеncе (AI); Unifiеd Thеory of Accеptancе and Usе of Tеchnology (UTAUT); tеchnology accеptancе; AI-UTAUT modеl; human-AI intеraction

This paper addresses the gap in understanding how traditional technology acceptance models like UTAUT apply to emerging AI technologies. Based on a review of 30 studies using UTAUT, we propose an original AI-UTAUT model that incorporates new determinants such as transparency, explainability, and value alignment specific to AI. This model provides both theoretical advancements and practical insights for the adoption of AI systems. It serves as a framework for analyzing user acceptance in the context of AI, offering strategies for ethical alignment and implementation. Future research directions for validating the model across various sectors are also highlighted. Thе implications of this rеsеarch transcеnd acadеmia, offеring tangiblе stratеgiеs for thе implеmеntation and еthical alignmеnt of AI tеchnologiеs.

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The Profile Ecoliteracy of Students at Adiwiyata School

Author(s): Moh Salimi,Tri Saptuti Susiani,Ratna Hidayah,Karsono Karsono,Muna Fauziah / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2023

Keywords: Adiwiyata School; ecoliteracy; education for sustainability development

Ecoliteracy and Adiwiyata School are pillars that support Education for Sustainability Development (ESD). However, most Adiwiyata schools only focus on process management, not yet on student outcomes. The purpose of this research is to describe the ecoliteracy profile at the Adiwiyata School. This study uses a case study research method with principals, teachers, parents, and students as participants. The research was conducted at the Adiwiyata School in Kebumen Regency. Data collection techniques comprise questionnaires, observation, interviews, and document studies. The data analysis technique uses interactive qualitative data analysis techniques. The results of the study show that ecoliteracy abilities include: (1) cognitive aspects showing the ability to think systematically in solving natural and social environmental problems; (2) the affective aspect shows a sense of acceptance, care, and empathy for the natural and social environment; (3) the activity aspect shows the ability to care for the surrounding environment and save energy; and (4) the spirit aspect shows admiration for the natural environment. This profile should be the focus of the development of Adiwiyata schools. The findings of this study can be a reference for implementing adiwiyata-based education by paying attention to students' ecoliteracy.

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The Technology Acceptance of Intelligent Silaturrahmi-based Collaboration Gamification Mechanic (ISb-GM) in Small Medium Enterprise

Author(s): Fitri Marisa,Arie Restu Wardhani,Wiwin Purnomowati,Mardiana Andarwati,Affi Nizar Suksmawati / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2023

Keywords: collaboration gamification; intelligent system; Silaturrahmi culture; TAM

This study evaluated the technology acceptance level of the proposed collaboration gamification framework based on the cultural principle "Silaturrahmi" and intelligent system (ISb-GM). This study uses the TAM (Technology Acceptance Model) to evaluate user acceptance of the ISb-GM framework by adding four attributes from the collaboration's parameter. 36 hypotheses are formulated with a sample of 293 respondents. Proving the hypothesis resulted in 29 hypotheses being accepted, while seven were rejected. These results suggest that the proposed framework is generally accepted. In comparison, the rejected hypothesis informs that technology needs to be applied more extended and continuously so that users can learn more about it and feel the benefits. This research has two implications. Firstly, SME developers can consider and implement this proposed framework in their communities to improve collaboration performance. Second, gamification technology developers can consider and improvise proposed gamification mechanics to develop collaboration mechanics for various fields.

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The Impact of Using Smart Infusion Pumps among Nursing Practice

Author(s): Raoum Algushairy,Haneen Bayahya,Mashael Khayyat / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2023

Keywords: smart infusion pumps; technology; medications error; nursing

The most prevalent cause of medical injuries is medication errors especially when patients take multiple medications at the same period of time with different doses. One of the technologies that have been developed to improve patient outcomes is the smart infusion pump, which has the ability to identify several programming problems when applied correctly. However, based on existing use, there are contradictory reports on smart pumps' potential to avoid patients' harm in the absence of other features, as well as deliver professional care to patients. This study aimed to understand the experience of nurses when performing smart infusion pumps in their practice, the influence of this technology on their confidence, and how much this technology is trusted to rely on to prevent medical errors. Previous studies focused entirely on longitudinal and quantitative studies, which take a long time and cost a lot. A qualitative study collected from an online survey that contained three types of questions: open-ended questions, closed-ended questions, and rating questions to evaluate participants' answers about smart infusion pumps among their practices in Saudi Arabia hospitals, a survey targeting nursing staff and we got 30 replies. The outcomes have revealed a significant impact of smart infusion pumps on nursing practice.

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Total Quality Management (TQM) in Education: School Quality Management for Quality Educational Services at Senior High Schools

Author(s): Uswatun Khasanah,Yatim Riyanto,Sri Setyowati / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2023

Keywords: TQM in Education; the Juran Trilogy; Quality Planning; Quality Control; Quality Improvement

TQM can be applied in education for enhancing the quality of educational services. This study aims to analyse school quality management regarding how the Juran Trilogy is applied at schools in East Java, Indonesia. It addresses planning, control, and improvement in quality management. This study uses a qualitative design with triangulation approach. Results show that schools plan education services in accordance with student needs, government policy, and stakeholder’s expectation. In monitoring and evaluating the programs, measurements are used using appropriate methods and periods, then the actual are analysed. In quality improvement, schools take innovations and changes for better improvements. The results of this study indicate that schools can provide good quality education services by using the Juran Trilogy as a quality management tool. However, it is required further studies due to limitations of this research.

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Construction Project Crashing with Uncertain Correlated Normal and Crash Task Durations and Costs: An Integrated Stochastic Practical Approach

Author(s): Dimitrios Kantianis / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2023

Keywords: Construction; Crashing; Optimisation; Planning; Uncertainty

The research aims at developing an integrated mathematical spreadsheet modelling approach for the practical solution of the stochastic crashing problem in construction project planning. The proposed project crashing methodology is founded upon a synthesis of traditional PERT/CPM network scheduling, Monte Carlo simulation, and linear programming. The main contribution of the introduced model to the existing project management literature is that it produces frequency histograms and relevant statistics for optimum project crash make span and additional cost for project compression, by assuming uncertainty and correlation simultaneously for both normal and crash durations and direct expenses of project activities. The implementation of the model is automated in Microsoft Excel© through VBA coding. The research is anticipated to assist built environment academics and professionals to improve decision-making effectiveness in the planning of construction projects.

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Suppressing the Memory of Slovak Panslavism: The Historiographical Misrepresentation of Kollár and Štúr

Author(s): Alexander Maxwell / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2023

Keywords: Panslavism; Slovak history; Slavic Languages; Linguistic Classification;

In the first half of the nineteenth century, intellectuals from northern Hungary usually believed in a single Slavic nation speaking a single language. They imagined Slovaks not as a nation but as a “tribe” of the Slavic nation, and Slovak as a “dialect” or even a “subdialect” of the Slavic language. Modern historians and linguists, however, are so extraordinarily unwilling to acknowledge nineteenth-century Panslavism that many falsify primary source quotations, particularly as concerns the language/dialect dichotomy which features prominently in Panslav linguistic thought: where historical actors refer to a “dialect”, modern scholars substitute the term “language”. The end result is to transform Panslavs into particularist Slovak nationalists. This paper documents the Panslavism of Jan Kollár and Ľudovít Štúr, documents the misrepresentation of their ideas in recent historiography, and speculates why so many scholars refuse to acknowledge past Panslavism.

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Agile Software Development in a Remotely Working Geographically Distributed Team: A Systematic Review

Author(s): Oleksandr Bogolii / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2023

Keywords: Agile; COVID-19; Distributed team; Remote work; Software development

In recent years, the distribution of software development has gained widespread popularity. Among the obvious rea-sons are the wish of companies to save production costs and reduce the time to market. Besides this, the latest years COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the transition of many software development projects into a geographically distributed environment where most employees work remotely. Using Agile practices in such a setup brings a lot of new challenges. This paper presents a systematic literature re-view of the studies that discuss the use of Agile methods in globally distributed projects, particularly when team members work remotely or from home. Using our search criteria, we found 307 papers, of which 20 were relevant to our research. The results outlined in this review will help re-searchers and practitioners in understanding the challenges involved in using Agile methods by geographically distributed remotely working teams and figure out how to tackle these challenges to increase the efficiency of project management.

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A Few Comments on Alexander Maxwell’s paper Suppressing the Memory of Slovak Panslavism: The Historiographical Misrepresentation of Kollár and Štúr

Author(s): Svorad Zavarský / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2023

Keywords: Ludevít Štúr; Nárečja; Rozličnorečja; Pan-Slavism; Slovak Patriotism;

This article has been written in response to Alexander Maxwell’s paper published in this issue of the Historický časopis. Based on an in-depth reading of Ludevít Štúr’s Nárečja slovenskuo alebo potreba písaňja v tomto nárečí, it is here demonstrated that the author of the mentioned paper creates an erroneous interpretation of Štúr’s term nárečja, when equating it with the modern term dialect or nárečie. What present-day linguists call dialect was by Štúr unambiguously denoted as rozličnorečja. Moreover, it is evident from Štúr’s Nárečja slovenskuo that Štúr cannot be regarded exlusively as a Pan-Slav (in the sense of an advocate of the All-Slav idea), since at the same time he was not only a Slovak patriot, but also a Pan-Humanist.

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Exploring the Importance of Consumer Engagement for Successful Sports Club Projects

Author(s): Željka Marčinko Trkulja,Jasmina Dlačić,Dinko Primorac / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2023

Keywords: Consumer engagement; Project needs; Sports marketing; Loyalty

A sport management project refers to a venture or an initiative undertaken by a sports organization, team, or club to improve the overall performance and success of their operations. These projects can include a different range of activities, such as developing and implementing new strategies, launching new programs, creating a new fan engagement program to increase support and loyalty, and more. This study examines the influence of sport’s fan engagement on trust, satisfaction, and loyalty in sports club social networks. Our findings suggest that both fan identification with the sports club's brand and motivation play significant roles in determining the level of engagement. Specifically, we have found that consumers who have a strong identification with the club and are extrinsically motivated to engage with the club's social network exhibit higher levels of trust, satisfaction, and loyalty. These results underscore the importance of fostering a strong sense of identification and motivation among fans in order to promote positive consumer attitudes towards sports club social networks. The paper provides recommendations for sports club marketing managers on how to use social networks to improve project’s success.

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Development of Infrastructure to Support the National Technological Initiative: The Case of the Russian Federation

Author(s): Irina V. Nikolaeva,Tatiana A. Struchkova,Nikolay Yu Ivanov,Marina P. Tsynzak / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2023

Keywords: Digital economy of Russia; National Technology Initiative support institutions; Technology development; National Technology Initiative markets

The modern world lives in a digital transformation. Many researchers consider this period to be a new technological paradigm or a digital economy. The widespread digitalisation of production and management processes not only affects the processes of global globalization, but also contributes to the rapid growth of the economy, enhancing living standards. While the global economy identifies some common characteristics of the development of the digital economy, there is no consistent methodological approach. The Russian Federation in the world scores to evaluate the development of the digital economy, in general, is in the group of developing countries. Therefore, at the state level, the digital transformation is recognized as a strategic priority for Russia's developers. Since 2014, the development strategy of Russia has been the National Technology Initiative (NTI), a long-term program to create new markets and lay the groundwork for Russia's technological leadership by 2035. Its first steps served as a foundation for the adoption of the national project “Digital Economy of the Russian Federation”. This study analyses the implementation of joint government and corporate efforts in this direction. It was revealed that the main NTI operators are both state institutions (state investment bank “Bank VEB”, “Innovation Promotion Fund”), and business partially government-owned communities – Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI), Russian Venture Company (RVC). Based on the analysis of NTI roadmaps and events, a model of institutions to support the digital economy in Russia has been built. The conclusion concerns the overall support of the State during the construction of an ecosystem of technological entrepreneurship. At the same time, there is a certain differentiation of the NTI infrastructure, tending towards large subjects of the Russian Federation with a high level of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) development - Moscow and St. Petersburg.

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Perspectives of Project Management Sustainability in the Society 5.0 Context: Moving Forward Towards Human-Centricity

Author(s): Vesna Tornjanski,Snežana Knežević,Branimir Vulević / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2023

Keywords: Collective intelligence ecosystem; Human-centricity; Innovation; Project management; Society 5.0; Sustainability

The article is conceptualized to shed more light on the existing theoretical fund by extending and deepening the understanding of perspectives of sustainable project management on the horizon towards Society 5.0. The purpose of the study is to enlighten the powerful contributor in shaping a phenomenon grounded on a human-centric society that empowers the long-term prosperity and well-being of all involved parties in a collective intelligence ecosystem. The paper opted for a research method that is based on secondary data collection using a systematic literature review approach. Referring to the existing theoretical fund, current trends in the macro environment on one hand, and the vision of Society 5.0 on the other, the research results signify transformation-related perspectives in the project management landscape towards a sustainable framework that fits the Society 5.0 context. The conclusion depicts limitations and contributions to both, theory, and practice.

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Project Performance in the Global Construction Industry during the Covid-19 Era

Author(s): Ejike Lucky Chukwu,Umaru Mustapha Zubairu / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2023

Keywords: Construction industry; Project performance; Covid-19 pandemic; Systematic review

The Covid-19 global pandemic has had profound impact on the way all industries operate now, and the construction industry is no exception. Given the importance of this industry in providing critical infrastructure needed to enhance the quality of life of all global citizens, this paper presented the results of a systematic review of empirical studies that have investigated construction project performance over the Covid-19 era spanning from 2020 to 2023. The Systematic Quantitative Assessment Technique was used to identify and assess 54 empirical articles from six of the most renowned academic publishers in order to answer three important research questions: 1) What was the geographical spread of construction project performance articles from 2020-2023? 2) Which data collection methods were utilized by these articles? 3) What themes were investigated by these articles? The review revealed that Asia had the most representation while South America had no representation at all, thus representing a geographical gap which future studies should address. The review also revealed that most studies relied on surveys to collect project performance data with relatively fewer studies using qualitative methods or adopting a mixed methods approach, with this representing a methodological gap to be addressed by future studies. Finally, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the performance of construction firms was the most investigated theme, while the strategies firms can use to ‘future proof’ themselves against future pandemics or other unexpected disasters was the least investigated theme.

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