scholarly journals A practical strategy to improve econometric modeling–a case study for informal economy on the Republic of Macedonia

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (07) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dashamir Asani ◽  
Dode Prenga
Keyword(s):  
Informal Economy ◽  
Republic Of Macedonia ◽  
Mode Decomposition ◽  
Practical Strategy ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Improve Calculation ◽  
Extreme Behavior ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Linear Regressions

Here we consider some proposal-steps in the calculation of the shadow economy as a latent or simply response variable in the models that involve high volatile observable as the money aggregates etc., and if the number of data point is small. In this case we propose to check for possible extreme behavior or self-organization regimes present in the series by testing e log-periodic fit to the data. To improve the linear regressions critical points (if found) have been excluded from series by simply truncating them. Next, the presence of more general regimes is analyzed using empirical mode decomposition techniques, and we estimate that the best truncated series to be used should exclude the edges of such regimes. In the case of short term regimes, we propose to use series in intervals that include many cycles. This technique worked for the calculation of informal economy in the Republic of Macedonia for the short period of [2004, 2016] but it is supposed to improve calculation for other cases as well

The Rhetoric of War and the Reshaping of Civil Society in North Macedonia

Slavic Review ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 357-364
Author(s):  
Vasiliki Neofotistos
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Central Europe ◽  
Direct Connection ◽  
East Central Europe ◽  
East Central ◽  
Republic Of Macedonia ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Europe Today

In this article, I explore recent efforts to “de-Sorosize” the Republic of Macedonia, arguing that they reveal an obsession in Macedonia—and more broadly in east central Europe—with defending ethnonational interests against assumed interlopers. New, self-proclaimed patriotic associations have mobilized ideas of combined external and internal threats to national existence as though there were a war frontier. This imagined war frontier marks the dividing line between belligerent nationalists, who claim that Macedonian sovereignty and national identity are under threat of extinction, and the Macedonian center-left and liberal (moderate and left-leaning) NGOs, which tend to promote greater inclusiveness in society, are assumed to side with “the Albanians,” and to have a direct connection to George Soros. The case study of Macedonia highlights the outright public rejection of liberal ideals and the key role that populist, militant sensibilities play in the formation of civil society groups in Europe today.

scholarly journals The Influence of Social Media on Organizational Communication: Case Study in Republic of Macedonia

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Liljana Siljanovska
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Behavior ◽  
Organizational Communication ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Internal Communication ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Republic Of Macedonia ◽  
Communication Processes ◽  
The Republic

Development of the communications technologies introduced the need of new ways of organization of corporate communication processes. Social media play an important role in performing of public and community activities and are more and more used as important communication tool of the employees in sharing of ideas, exchange of mutual experiences, and in all aspects of performing of vertical and horizontal communication. By research conducted with quality methods- observing of different companies and interviews of employees, managers and competent officials for development of organizational communication in the Republic of Macedonia data will be collected for how many employees of organizations in Macedonia use the social networks services and what habits they have during such communication. By that, the research will try with case study to answer the question on the influence of social media to organizational communication. Internet social communication is the addition and an extension of the traditional social behavior. As much the individuals were connected and communicate tête-à-tête, they more use the other media for internal communication. In fact, online communication even upgrades the traditional social behavior, without it to be increased or decreased. -

scholarly journals Is De Facto Partnership a Threat to Marriage? a Case Study from Macedonia

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Irena Avirovic ◽  
Makedonka Radulovic
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Future Projections ◽  
Republic Of Macedonia ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Republic

The subject of this work is to examine whether the increased number of de facto partnerships could jeopardize the future of the marital institution in the Republic of Macedonia. The paper will provide existing statistical data on the number of marriages, divorces, and de facto partnerships in the country. Furthermore, it will analyze possible factors which have influenced the increased number of extra-marital communities in Macedonia. For the purposes of this paper we conducted a quantitative research with a sample of 120 respondents aged 18 to 22 years. The questionnaire was outlined to measure the perceptions of young people on marriage and cohabitation. In conclusion, the results from the respondents’ answers were used as an inclusive consideration for future projections and possible major projects.

scholarly journals NEW APPROACH ON ENVIRONMENTAL FLOW ASSESSMENT OF MOUNTAIN STREAMS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Blinkov
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Hydrological Regime ◽  
Environmental Flow ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Mountain Streams ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Flow Variation ◽  
Republic Of Macedonia ◽  
The Republic

Environmental flow is defined as the flow that is necessary to ensure the existence of habitats in a stream. Ac-cording to the practice in Macedonia, environmental flow is 10% of mean annual flow but flow variation is signifi-cant and this approach could generate doubts for engineers. The final aim of this study was to be recommended the most appropriate method for this engineering purpose in Macedonia. This study consists of two parts: a) evaluation of the most used world methods in national conditions, and b) defining of environmental flow using previously selected method on case study. The proposed approach was tested for the "Dragor" water supply system. Using basically Ten-nant approach, and making modification according to the regional circumstance related to hydrological regime, envi-ronmental flow was calculated for 3 different periods of flow values that’s follow the hydrogram.

scholarly journals Organizational Alignment in Ict Company in the Republic of Macedonia

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjan Bojadziev ◽  
Ana Tomovska Misoska ◽  
Antoni Pesev ◽  
Miodraga Stefanoska Petkovska
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Organizational Alignment ◽  
East Europe ◽  
Organizational Functioning ◽  
Complex Concept ◽  
Republic Of Macedonia ◽  
South East Europe ◽  
Organizational Leader ◽  
The Republic

This article focuses on organizational alignment as a very important aspect of the organizational functioning. Organizational alignment is a complex concept and is sparsely researched and measured especially in South East Europe. There are different theoretical views on alignment but most of them focus on organizational culture, the values and the structure and strategy as main elements of alignment. Therefore, the model outlined in the paper, Vox Organizationis, proposes that the alignment should be achieved between the non-formal aspects of the organizational functioning appraised by the organizational culture as seen by the employees and the values of the organizational leader as non-formal aspects of the organizational functioning, and the formal aspect visible in the strategy, structure and policies of the organization. The paper presents a case study of one company from the ICT sector in the Republic of Macedonia to show the application and the usefulness of the model. The results in that company show good levels of overall alignment with few areas that need improvement. The significance of the paper is not only in outlining the results of the case study company, but also in showing the applicability of the model in achieving better organizational alignment. 

Postsocialism, Social Value, and Identity Politics among Albanians in Macedonia

Slavic Review ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 882-902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasiliki P. Neofotistos
Keyword(s):  
Identity Politics ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Political Change ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Social Practices ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Republic Of Macedonia ◽  
Marginalized Groups ◽  
The Republic

In this article, Vasiliki P. Neofotistos analyzes the reappropriation of the term Šiptar, a derogatory Macedonian term for Albanians, by male members of the Albanian community in the Republic of Macedonia. Neofotistos shows how the reappropriation of the ethnic slur reflects constellations of social value, that is to say, larger systems of meaning and action concerning who and what is valued in life, that have emerged with Macedonian independence. Albanian men tap into familiar divisions found in the larger Macedonian society and create meaningful forms of collectivity as they deal with rapid social, economic, and political change in the context of Macedonia's postsocialist transformation of social practices and ideals. This case study of Macedonia sheds light on the dynamics of social relations within socially marginalized groups.

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