scholarly journals Improving the Relationship between Higher Education Institutions and Business Environment in South-Eastern Europe: A Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol V (Issue 2) ◽  
pp. 3-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Tache ◽  
G. Bratucu ◽  
I. ◽  
L. Dovleac
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
South Eastern Europe ◽  
The Relationship

STUDYING THE HISTORY OF THE BALKANS / SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE: RESEARCH TASKS AND PROBLEM FORMULATION

2021 ◽  
pp. 7-21
Author(s):  
Sergei Romanenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Problem Formulation ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Western Balkans ◽  
Interstate Relations ◽  
The Balkans ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
European Culture ◽  
South Eastern Europe ◽  
The Relationship

The new issue of the journal «Current Problems of Europe» opens with the problem-oriented article, dedicated to the analysis of the state of the Balkans / South-Eastern Europe region and its development in 2000-2020. The author gives a systemic description of the processes taking place in the intra-national and international intra-regional political, social and economic development of the countries of the region, and the problems generated by them. The changes are associated with a difficult transition phase, experienced by the states of the region, for the most part belonging to the post-socialist world (Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Albania). The exceptions are Greece, Turkey and Cyprus, however, these three states are also going through a difficult period in their history, associated with new problems both in interstate relations within this triangle, and in relations with NATO and the EU, as well as with Russia. The article discusses the specifics of translating the terms «people» and «national» into Russian, as well as the toponym Kosovo (Serb.) / Kosova (Alb.), and ethnonyms «Bošnjak» and «bosanac». The first part of the issue contains articles devoted to general problems of regional studies: the relationship between the terms Eastern Europe, Central Europe, South-Eastern Europe, Balkans, Western Balkans; comparative and political science subjects; the role of the European Union and China in the development of the region; the relationship of national Serbian, post-Yugoslavian and European culture and intellectual heritage as well. The second part of the issue examines the relations of the Balkan states with the states of Central and Eastern Europe (Czech Republic, Romania, Belarus), as well as the specifics of their development in the post-socialist period. Thus, there is the possibility of a multilateral - historical, political and cultural, as well as comparative analysis of the development of this complex region, which is of great importance for international relations worldwide.

scholarly journals Teacher Education Reforms between Higher Education and General Education Transformations in South- Eastern Europe: Reviewing the Evidence and Scoping the Issues

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 71-90
Author(s):  
Nataša Pantić
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
General Education ◽  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Education Reforms ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
South Eastern Europe ◽  
Common Vision

The present paper considers reforms and developments in teacher education in South-Eastern European countries as part of overall reforms in higher education, and in light of changes in general education that impact teachers and their preparation. The paper reviews the literature and reports from the region that offer some evidence of and insights into the issues surrounding teacher education reforms in the contexts of postsocialist education transformations in South-Eastern Europe. It scopes the issues relating to: structural and curricular changes in teacher preparation; coordination of reforms across different levels; development of a common vision of good teaching in cooperation between teacher educationinstitutions, schools and communities; and quality assurance of teacher preparation. The identified issues include: the superficial nature of structural reforms and the neglect of substantial curricular changes; the dearth of opportunities for reflection linking theory and practice; insufficiently developed cross-curricular approaches to teacher educationreforms; the fragmentation of teacher education along a number of lines; the absence of a common vision of quality teaching, and of formative links between quality assurance systems for teachers, schools and teacher education providers. Finally, the paper outlines potentialavenues for future developments and implications for teacher education policies and practices.

scholarly journals Investigating the Relationship Between Financial Constraint and Growth of SMEs in South Eastern Europe

SAGE Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824401987626
Author(s):  
Mirgul Nizaeva ◽  
Ali Coskun
Keyword(s):  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Generalized Least Squares ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Financial Constraint ◽  
Access To Finance ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
Domestic Credit ◽  
South Eastern Europe ◽  
Enterprise Survey

This study investigates the determinants of financial constraint and its impact on the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in South Eastern Europe (SEE). In this study, enterprise data from the fifth round of the Business Environment and Enterprise Survey (BEEPS V) undertaken in 2012-2016 were used, and an empirical analysis including ordered probit, probit, and feasible generalized least squares (FGLS) specifications was conducted. The findings evidence that financial constraint is significantly detrimental to SME growth in the region. Moreover, SMEs operating in trade sector perceive access to finance comparatively less, whereas mature enterprises perceive it as more constraining. Among country-specific factors, high banking sector concentration adversely affects access to finance, whereas more domestic credit provided to private sector mitigates the financial constraint perception of SMEs.

scholarly journals Diskurzivne prakse o Karaševcima u jugoistočnoj Evropi u svetlu međunacionalnih odnosa

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1177
Author(s):  
Saša Nedeljković
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Ethnic Community ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Discursive Practices ◽  
Dominant Discourse ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
South Eastern Europe ◽  
The Relationship

The paper analyses the attempt to construct a dominant discourse on the Krashovani in South-eastern Europe, or rather, the inter-relationship between discursive practices about said community in different states that show interest in it. This ethnic community has great symbolic, and as such, political potential which can be used to reinvigorate the national mythologies of interested nations. Through a comparative analysis of scientific discussions and popular-scientific literature, an attempt is made at recognizing, abstracting and systematizing all factors, means and strategies which are used for this purpose. Special focus has been put on the changes in dominant paradigms – the relationship between an historical and an ahistorical approach.

Realities and Challenges of the Social Enterprises in South-Eastern European Countries

2019 ◽  
pp. 214-236
Author(s):  
Ani Matei ◽  
Corina-Georgiana Antonovici ◽  
Carmen Săvulescu
Keyword(s):  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Social Economy ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
The Social ◽  
South Eastern Europe ◽  
Eastern European Countries

The chapter objectives focus on mapping the sector of social economy in some states from South-Eastern Europe, presenting their role and impact due to the activities achieved in society. The theoretical part of the chapter comprises the evolution of social economy in Europe, in general, and in South-Eastern Europe, in particular, the identification of the types of organizations in this area. The case study identifies and presents the stages of development of the social enterprises in countries such as Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, Republic of Moldova, and explores, by comparative analysis the institutional frameworks, the regulations of social enterprises, the eligible judicial forms, presenting similarities and differences, as well as the contribution to social inclusion and impact on community in general. The chapter identifies and explains the influence of the European actors and presents the factors specific to each country which have influenced and supported the emergence of social enterprises as well as the challenges faced.

scholarly journals Spearheading into the Neolithic: Last Foragers and First Farmers in the Dinaric Alps of Montenegro

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 470-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dušan Borić ◽  
Nikola Borovinić ◽  
Ljiljana Đuričić ◽  
Jelena Bulatović ◽  
Katarina Gerometta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Cultural Tradition ◽  
Neolithic Transition ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
Karstic Features ◽  
South Eastern Europe ◽  
Continued Use ◽  
New Evidence ◽  
Important Indication

This article presents a summary of new evidence for the Mesolithic in the Dinaric Alps of Montenegro. The region is one of the best areas in south-eastern Europe to study Early Holocene foragers and the nature of the transition to Neolithic lifeways at the end of the seventh and the beginning of the sixth millennium cal bc thanks to the existence of biodiverse landscapes and numerous karstic features. We argue that harpoons found at two different sites in this regional context represent a curated technology that has its roots in a local Mesolithic cultural tradition. The continued use of this standardized hunting tool kit in the Neolithic provides an important indication about the character of the Mesolithic–Neolithic transition. We also use this regional case study to address wider questions concerning the visibility and modes of Mesolithic occupation in south-eastern Europe as a whole.

scholarly journals Case Study on South-Eastern Europe

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milos Jovanovvic ◽  
Valeri Ratchev ◽  
Todor Tagarev ◽  
Vesselin Petkov ◽  
Antonia Todorova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eastern Europe ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
South Eastern Europe

Developing international talents: how organisational and individual perspectives interact

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (7) ◽  
pp. 610-627 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Hirt ◽  
Renate Ortlieb ◽  
Julian Winterheller ◽  
Almina Bešić ◽  
Josef Scheff
Keyword(s):  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Ethnic Diversity ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Organisational Learning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowing How ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
South Eastern Europe ◽  
Career Competencies

Purpose Focusing on an international trainee- and internship programme, this paper aims to propose a new framework that links organisational strategies regarding ethnic diversity with career competencies of the programme participants. Design/methodology/approach The paper adopts a case study design. It examines the interplay of the perspectives of the organisation, which is an Austrian bank, and of the programme participants, who are university graduates from South-Eastern Europe. It draws on the typology of diversity strategies by Ortlieb and Sieben (2013) and the categorisation of individual career competencies by DeFillippi and Arthur (1994). Findings The bank benefits from the programme participants’ competencies with regard to South-Eastern Europe and increased legitimacy gained from the public. Programme participants acquire many knowing-how, knowing-why and knowing-whom competencies, especially if the bank pursues a so-called learning strategy towards ethnic diversity. On the other hand, individual knowing-how competency supports an organisation’s antidiscrimination strategy, whereas knowing-why and knowing-whom competencies benefit the organisational learning strategy. Research limitations/implications Although the paper builds on a single case study and the ability to generalise is limited, the findings imply that future human resource development concepts should jointly consider the perspectives of both organisations and individuals. Practical implications Owing to their high strategic relevance, organisations should look into the competencies of skilled migrants and evaluate the critical resources they offer. Both organisational learning and an organisation’s strategic development are key concerns. The proposed framework helps to effectively design trainee- and internship programmes and simultaneously anticipate organisational and individual consequences thereof at an early stage. Originality/value The proposed framework concerning the interplay between organisational and individual perspectives as well as the regional focus on South-Eastern Europe present novelties.

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