„No Homeland Calling“

Author(s): Hubert Beyerle / Language(s): German Issue: 06/2017

Do refugees from war or civil war return after the end of the crisis they escaped from? This issuggested by many current statements of politicians and journalists. But the reality is morecomplex.The case of the refugees after the war in Bosnia-Hercegovina in 1992-1995 is a telling one.Return, in particular minority return, was understood as an essential element in the Bosnianpost-war order. Even if some figures suggest significant refugee returns in the war’s aftermath,the overall and long-term numbers provided by German, UN, and Bosnian population statisticsshow that there has not been a substantial return of Bosnians to their homeland after the endof the conflict.In the long run, the trend has rather been the opposite. The refugee wave of the 1990s can beseen as part of a wider trend of world-wide emigration of Bosnians. The new concept of „mixedmigration“ seems to be a useful approach to characterize this development.

Az Ubuntu világa

Author(s): Tamás Kozma / Language(s): Hungarian Issue: 2/2012

Ubuntu is a Linux-based computer operating system. Sponsored by Mark Shuttleworth, a South African entrepreneur, Ubuntu is distributed as a free and open source software. Shuttleworth and his company Canonical Ltd. is committed to the principle of free software development. Ubuntu is named after an African philosophy, in which Ubuntu means “humanity towards others”. The different releases of the operating system are named after protected species (Warty Warthog, Hoary Hedgehog etc.). Ubuntu is designed primarily for use on personal computers, though a server edition also exists. Ubuntu is more than just an operating system – it is a symbol of a movement that encourages its members and participants to fight against closed source softwares, against developers and distributors of closed source softwares and, more widely, against the trans-national monopolisation of information. This movement goes hand in hand with the environmental movement and looks at the possibilities within and the reality of Tim Jackson’s “prosperity without growth”.

Interjú Balázs Évával, az OFI tudományos főmunkatársával

Author(s): Zsuzsanna Hanna Biró / Language(s): Hungarian Issue: 2/2012

A tanárképzés harmadik ciklusa – kérdések és lehetőségek

Author(s): Edina Kovács / Language(s): Hungarian Issue: 4/2011

A Bologna-folyamat által meghatározott harmadik ciklus, az – európai döntéshozók szándéka szerint 2011-től – egységes PhD képzés idén először fogadhat olyan egyetemi végzettségű jelentkezőket, akik már felsőfokú képzésük teljes idejét a bolognai rendszerben töltötték ki. Így, miközben sor kerülhet a mesterképzések első tanulságainak levonására, a működés erényeinek és buktatóinak elemzésére, már most figyelmet kell fordítani arra is, milyen módon alakul tényleges harmadik lépcsőfokká a doktori képzés. A korábbi oktatáspolitikai szándékok ugyanis egyelőre csak részben teljesültek: szó sincs például a döntéshozók által várt egységességről, a legtöbb európai országban egymás mellett, olykor keveredve működik a hagyományos, mester-tanítvány viszonyra épülő, kutatásorientált képzés, és az újabb keletű, szorosabban strukturált, a doktorjelölteket inkább hallgatónak, mintsem fiatal kutatónak tekintő oktatás. A sokszínűségben Anglia és Ausztrália jár az élen: ezekben az országokban ma is hat különböző módon lehet elnyerni a doktori címet; ráadásul a képzés expanziója más országok számára is vonzóvá teheti az angolszász modell egyes elemeit.

Egy munkapiaci előrejelzés lehetséges hasznairól

Author(s): Tamás Bakó,Zsombor Cseres-Gergely / Language(s): Hungarian Issue: 3/2011

This article looks at the possible gains for education policy from labour market forecasting. We provide an overview of the evolution of forecasting methods and review the economic rationalae motivating the systems at present working. We are able to demonstrate gains made from being able to use a general-purpose forecasting system, and we then introduce an ongoing development effort in Hungary - and give actual examples of gains made here; also, we provide examples concerning applications.

Ideológiák és az oktatás

Author(s): Géza Sáska / Language(s): Hungarian Issue: 1/2011

In his introductory essay, Géza Sáska reviews the interpretation of ideologies and identifies two sets of ideologies – a program-based ideology which supports proclaimed changes, and a status-based ideology which serves to maintain the status quo. He describes the salient feature of the program ideology, i.e. the opposition type. By using the proposed terminology and methodology, he analyzes and compares the various ideologies expressed in the three key political-level educational policy documents, published in 2009, a year before Hungary’s parliamentary elections.

Mit mondanak a tesztek?

Author(s): Tamás Kozma / Language(s): Hungarian Issue: 1/2011

Review of: Daniel Koretz: “Measuring Up. What Educational Testing Really Tells Us.”; Harvard University Press, 2008, Cambridge [USA]. 353 p.

Egyenlőség, nem csupán az iskolázottságban

Author(s): Renáta Anna Dezső / Language(s): Hungarian Issue: 1/2011

Review of: Graham Haydon [ed]: “Educational Equality.”; Continuum International Publishing Group, 2010, London & New York. 144 p.

Николај Вознесенски и његов допринос победи СССР-а у Другом светском рату

Author(s): Ivan Pajović / Language(s): Serbian Issue: 163/2017

The paper is a retrospective presentation of the work of Nikolai Alekseevich Voznesensky – an economist, scientist and economic activist who was notable for his work on the law of value, market and profit in socialism. Тhis work examines the significance of its impact on the economy of the Soviet Union before and especially during the Second World War. The paper presents the quantifiers of the development of the Soviet Union before the war, and data that are significant for the course of the war and the Soviet victory. Voznesensky as an economic expert and a state official was a key figure in the evacuation of the Soviet economy and its reestablishment for the purpose of national defense and the final victory over the German aggressors. His great merit for the final victory of the Soviet Union is undeniable, perhaps even crucial. Although undoubtedly meritorious, he underwent repression and was executed under unclear circumstances circumstances. Although he was a Marxist economist with socialist views of economic activity, Voznesensky is unjustly neglected figure in the history of the world economy and economic thought.

Badania typu foresight w Polsce

Author(s): Monika Wojtkiewicz / Language(s): Polish Issue: 27/2012

Thinking about the future can create a lot of questions which are important for long term planning. Foresight method was successfully applied by majority of European Union countries. A key element of this method is to predict the possible directions of scientific development by creating a platform of discussion between scientific environment, industry and public opinion in a range of scientific and technological priorities as well as social issues. We have to know how to manage our future otherwise we can face with failure. Due to a strong demand for such expertise Foresight Project was activated in Poland as well.

Potencjał ekonomiczny gminy a modelowanie rozwoju lokalnego

Author(s): Włodzimierz Zasadzki / Language(s): Polish Issue: 17/2010

The article covers a problem of local development modeling. The necessary condition, under which the implementation of this process is the most effective, is the utilization of objective methods and measures of analysis and evaluation of local economic potential. Only such a complex activity, comprising a long-term economic policy encompassing a development strategy preparation and a long-term financial planning, enables to implement multi-year development programs and investment projects, and thus allows to achieve the established strategic aims of munipalities’ development.

SOCIJALNA POLITIKA U SVJETLU REFORMSKE AGENDE

Author(s): Salih Fočo / Language(s): Bosnian Issue: 2/2017

The Agenda is a set of measures that need to be undertaken by Authorities at all levels in order to ensure that the money invested is returned within the agreed deadline, that reforms are implemented and positive result achieved thus guaranteeing that the money invested provides a positive effect on changes of the social status of a particular country. Therefore, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank do not provide money to offset interest or a certain profit, but to help make positive changes in a particular country. Our Authorities have committed themselves to the necessary steps and measures that will support and implement the changes. The letter of intent was harmonized and adopted by all structures and levels of authority. This letter, in essence, has the same meaning as the laws adopted by the competent authorities. Authorities should essentially demonstrate their commitment to reforms for consistency of the legal, economic and social system that will enable reform implementation and achievement of the desired goals. The basic idea of the agenda is to reduce the burden on company and employee income. In essence, the role and the state's position in the sphere of work and earnings are changing. The state needs to create the most favorable conditions for companies to function and do business, for employment growth and increase in earnings, for relieving and reducing control and appropriation from the income generated by workers and companies in the business process. It is therefore a set of savings measures that should give positive results in the area of employment and hiring and unburdening of the economy.

Problemy metodologiczne futurologii jako „dyscypliny naukowej”

Author(s): Arkadiusz Kołodziej / Language(s): Polish Issue: 61/2017

The twentieth century brings the growing pace of change and dynamic development of science. The combination of these factors creates both demand and hope for a rational, effective and scientific knowledge of the future. Some of these hopes have focused on futurology as a discipline oriented not only on research, but also on shaping the future. The dynamic development of predictive scientific activities, numerous studies and publications did not result however in full recognition of futurology as a scientific discipline. This text presents the basic methodological problems of studies on the future, ways of understanding the futurology as a separate discipline, perspectives and paradigms in futures studies. These considerations will be complemented by a few examples showing the prognostic potential of futures studies in the social sciences.

Między strategią a przypadkiem – postrzeganie karier przez młodych pracowników

Author(s): Aleksandra Piekarska / Language(s): Polish Issue: 61/2017

In this article, the author considers the role of non-linear careers in the initial period of professional life. The non-linear careers are defined as not systematic and not always foreseeable path, which do not run through homogenous spheres of professional activity but fit well into the space of contemporary, global labour market and provide solutions to adapt to liquid modern reality. The basic issues, faced by the author, are non-linear careers seen as a means of exploration and used to build a portfolio of professional experiences by young people if they are implemented. Are they deliberately planned or are they the result of economic pressure. What is the attitude of youth and young adults to the non-linear character of the career, whether this kind of career path is considered to increase the chances on the labour market or not? The reflections are supported by the analysis of the results of survey conducted among non-stationary students. The starting point of the presen­ted research is the results of earlier exploratory analyses conducted by the author. This allowed to distinguish two main models of nonlinear careers: first model in which is used unrelated knowledge and skills and the second based on a single core competence which is used in various sectors. Isolated models are used in the research presented in the article to determine the type of career of the respondents. The career path of the respondents is also analysed in terms of the intention of the occupational activities undertaken as part of career management.

PLANIRANJE I CILJEVI KVALITETE U UVJETIMA STALNE PROMJENE

Author(s): Ivan Damjanović / Language(s): Croatian Issue: 2/2017

In this work, the chapter of ISO 9001: 2015, which deals with the planning process, defining the quality objectives and the process of change, is in particular addressed in the conditions of the existence of the risk, which is a unique process. This part of the standard may also be part of planning more complex processes in the life and career of an individual.

Kryzys integracji europejskiej w świetle koncepcji Arnolda Toynbee'go

Author(s): Tomasz Grzegorz Grosse / Language(s): English,Polish Issue: 04/2017

The concept of Arnold Toynbee assumes that disintegration does not depend on the crises and their frequency, but rather on the deeper social and political phenomena that prevent the development or even continuance of a civilization. The purpose of this article is an attempt to capture the phenomena of disintegration, as well as reflection on whether similar phenomena can be identified during the European crises at the beginning of the twenty-first century.

Applications of Theories of Compelexity and Chaos to Gold Prices

Author(s): Hikmet Nazan Çağlar / Language(s): English Issue: 17/2018

Chaos theory is considered as a new subject in understanding non linear system’s dynamic behaviours. Chaos theorem is used in several fields such as mathematics, physics, chemistry as well as in finance and economics sector. Although, there is a enourmous demand for gold, gold prices are volatile because of different reasons. This volatility chould be reduced by chaos theory. Also, the aim is to show whether gold prices data shows any chaotic behavior or not.

Стратегии как инструменты государственного управления: специфика, технологии, механизмы

Author(s): Elena Nikolaevna Malik / Language(s): Russian Issue: 1/2016

In article the fundamental question of construction of modern state system of strategic planning and management is considered. The factors influencing strategic management of the modern state are described. The main universal characteristics of policy of the modern state are defined. Peculiar features of a state policy which allocate it from the whole massif of other types the politician are generalized. Specifics of mechanisms of state regulation of long-term strategy of development of the Russian society are revealed.

TÜRKİYE’DE PLANLI DÖNEM ÖNCESİNDE KAMU YÖNETİMİNİ GELİŞTİRMEYE YÖNELİK HAZIRLANAN ARAŞTIRMA RAPORLARI VE PERSONEL POLİTİKALARI

Author(s): Üyesi Özlem Taner Köroğlu / Language(s): Turkish Issue: 39/2018

The Turkish administration system, restructuring, management development and expressed through concepts such as administrative reform, to make patients better than existing administrative structure and the staff has been the most debated area of the Ottomans. The aim of this study; the research report prepared for the development of public administration before the planned period in Turkey is to analyze historically. These analyzes, starting from the development of case management, expert reports were made on the effects of the personnel policy and practical perspectives. The major portion of the period examined in this study it was determined that the report prepared by foreign experts. If the recommendations made in reports by legal regulations in the field of public administration structure, it was determined that implementation of legal and operational sense.

Youth, Precarious Employment and Political Participation in Hungary

Author(s): Péter Róbert,Dániel Oross,Andrea Szabó / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2017

Young Europeans’ political responses to the economic crisis have neither been uniform nor overly promising for the future of democratic Europe. We seek to identify potential causal relationships between young peoples’ employment status and choice of political participation (i.e. both traditional and non-traditional forms of political participation, as well as emerging alternatives). Although politicians and academics highlight that young people are increasingly disengaged from conventional politics, and papers have been published about different aspects of this topic, young peoples’ perspectives and generational differences are rarely taken into account simultaneously. In this paper we characterize the consequences of the economic and employment conditions of youth on political engagement. Our paper focuses on Hungary, which has struggled with youth unemployment. The paper involves secondary data analysis of cross-national surveys, involving six datasets (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015) from the European Social Survey (ESS). Results indicate that greater involvement and responsibility in the workplace increase political participation, whereas the impact of the other labour market indicators (unemployment, work flexibility) on political participation is not straightforward.