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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Empowerment At Higher Educational Organizations]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Empowerment is a concept which is widely used in management and many managers and  professional in various organizations claim to be practicing it. The objective of this study was  to assess the construct validity and internal consistency of the Psychological Empowerment  Questionnaire (PEQ) for employees in higher education. The PEQ was administered at  private university in Skopje. The study is empirical research on psychological empowerment,  and more specifically research regarding a tool that can be used to assess the level of  psychological empowerment of employees in higher education organisations. If  psychological empowerment can be measured in a reliable and valid manner, interventions  can be implemented to promote the empowerment of employees.  Exploratory factor analysis is used to verify the validity of the psychological empowerment  comprising four cognitive dimensions i.e. meaning, competence, self-determination and  impact in the context of private higher education institutions The subscales showed  acceptable internal consistencies. Psychological empowerment can be measured in a reliable  and valid manner in higher educational organizations.Keywords: academia; psychological empowerment; employee; private higher education]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1121]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2681">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Encouraging Students’ Creativity through Literature in EFL Classes]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Over the years, it has been stated that creativity focuses on how we think and our strong desire to achieve something new or different. It is very important for language as well because the main purpose of language is to conduct the messages during communication. Individuals may wish to transfer their messages through different tools, which they would find out through creation. Therefore, encouraging creativity should be a purpose of language teachers as creative communication is both needed and crucial.     Use of literature is an effective way of encouraging creativity in language classes. A creative context implies an environment of possibility which offers choices and encourages students to play with ideas and words and find innovative ways forward. Teachers want to include form, function and rules of language in those by helping students explore these in meaningful contexts. In this sense, literature is of the greatest help as it provides ways to achieve that.     This paper aims to study the ways to exploit literary texts in order to have students discover language patterns with form and function; as well as the ways to foster students’ creativity through the use of literature. For this purpose, regular language and reading lessons were held with an EFL class of 21 students. The attitudes of the students and the classroom teacher have been identified through interviews and questionnaires. In addition, the academic performances of the students have been evaluated at the beginning and the end of the research process. As a result, it has been seen that both students and the teacher had positive attitudes towards the use of literature in language classes and the academic performances have increased.     In conclusion, this study can help creativity through the use of literary texts be placed in teaching foreign language as a new trend.   ]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[989]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2403">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Energizing Reading Classes: Collaborative Games]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Reading is of great importance in basic linguistic knowledge acquisition and English language learning. However, there is a big challenge for teachers to create new and engaging tasks for reading classes. The aim of this workshop is to illustrate collaborative and motivating activities for studying reading passages in class with students. The activities aim to help students examine texts closely to comprehend them, to reinforce grammar and vocabulary, to distinguish details from the main idea while interacting with each other in different contexts through games and/or competitions. They require little or no preparation on the part of the teacher. Moreover, they can be adapted to other skill classes (speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary teaching) to be employed as warm-up activities or to increase student participation and interest.   The workshop will begin with an activity that teachers can use in their own classes to energize students. Then several activities (4- 6 as time allows) will be presented and performed with the participants. The first three activities are called Hexagon Race, Horse Race, and S.O.S. Game. They are competitive games in which different question types, such as scanning, grammar, reference, vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, True/False, word formation, and word collocation can be asked. Run to Win is the next activity which especially lends itself to scanning as the idea is to encourage the students to read as quickly as possible in a race. The next activity is Find Your Match. It appeals to kinesthetic learners, as well. Finally, Stump the Teacher enables students to generate questions to ask their teachers. All these activities have different versions to be adapted according to students’ needs and classroom size. ]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-04]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[841]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1289">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[ENERGY AND CLİMATE CHANGE: AN ALTERNATİVE APPROACH]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Keywords:Energy, Climate Change, CO2 Emissions, Biodisel, Microalg.  ABSTRACT  Energy consumtion and CO2 emissions have been become topic to a lot of previous studies by economists who analyze of current situation by estimating this relation with econometric models, and provide policy implications. As a result of empirical applications, which cover country or groups of countries, is estimated by modelling Environmental Kuznets Curve Hypothesis, and then test for Granger causality analysis, it is found that Environmental Kuznets Curve is valid in many developing countries, where energy consumption increases pollution emission in the long-run, and it is also found that energy consumption and growth Granger cause generally pollution emissions. Based on these results of survey of literature, it can be said that energy consumption with increased CO2 emissions in the past and current causes climate change. It is confirmed that use of alternative and clean energy is inefficiency and insufficient level. Supporting of this opinion is that level of alternative and clean energy resources in total energy use is increasing, but it is too low increases. Since microalgae are highly rich in oil and able to produce biomass rapidly, they are considered as good sources in production of biofuel. Being specially used in production of biodiesel, the microalgae species are introduced and their main benefits are compared to the other biodiesel feedstocks which are accessible. Providing a short description of the latest state of development of algae cultivation systems, many different sides connected with the design of microalgae production units are presented.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-24]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[2095]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2233-1565     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/752">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Energy Challenges and Regional Electricity Markets: Opportunities, Barriers and Prospects for Bosnia and Herzegovina]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Electricity networks have traditionally been built and managed by government owned, vertically integrated companies. Modern systems are undergoing significant organizational, structural and technological changes. These changes are driven by two processes. The first process is market liberalization which requires reorganization of state owned monopolies, unbundling, establishment of independent system and market operator and regulatory authority. The second process is the energy transition from conventional energy sources to renewable energy. These two processes present a new energy paradigm. The process of market liberalization is mature in European Union while its practical initiation is still expected in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Important step for Bosnia and Herzegovina is integration in Southeastern Europe Regional Electricity Market. European Union policy goal is creation of a single Internal Electricity Market. This implies that electricity future of Bosnia and Herzegovina lies within the large European Electricity Market.   This paper investigates Bosnia and Herzegovina&#039;s sector and market specific policy priorities, challenges and opportunities with respect to electricity market liberalization and integration process. Main objective of this paper is to present current situation of electricity market in Bosnia and Herzegovina, identify steps required to achieve full market liberalization and assess the regulatory framework required to face challenges of a new energy paradigm. This research seeks to determine what are the opportunities and challenges of electricity market liberalization in Bosnia and Herzegovina and how do the regional integration help in overcoming current and future energy challenges. Research is undertaken by collecting and analyzing relevant electricity consumption and production data and relating them to specific market and structural policies within national and regional framework. It was determined that sector specific priorities are unbundling, restructuring and reorganization. Market specific issues such as demand and supply side imperfections can only be partially solved within national framework. Regional regulatory issues, interconnection management and global investment policy cannot be adequately managed from the national perspective and need to include adequate regional coordination mechanisms.    Key words: regional electricity market, deregulation, liberalization.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2014-04-24]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[2507]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/3405">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Energy Consumption Analysis in Marble Cutting Processing]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Energy consumption is main cost part in marble cutting processing with  circular sawblades. There exist many parameters that effect the energy consumption. It  is possible to ensure optimization in the consumed energy if effects of such parameters  can be fully understood. In this study, the effects of travel speed and saw rotation  speed on energy consumption for two different natural stones. Cutting tests are realized  with the computer controlled test set. In tests, while travel and saw rotation speeds are  selected in different values, the cutting depth and cooling water is kept fixed. The  results obtained for two cut stones indicate that travel and saw rotation speeds have  significant effects on the consumed energy and the effect of travel speed is greater than  the effect of saw rotation speed.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2009-06]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[519]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/537">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Energy efficiency measures in power utilities  on the track of an efficient and low-carbon  Europe in 2030 - Case study of EPBiH]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[This paper describes measures which are being undertaken by EPBiH power  utility, largest public electricity utility in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to improve its energy  efficiency and keep on the track of the European targets outlined in the EU strategic  documents and laid down by new energy efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU. By  modernization its existing power plants performed in last 10 years, EPBiH improved net  efficiency and reduced its CO2 emission for 30% compared to 1990 levels. Plan till 2030 is  further increasing the net efficiency up to 40.2%. With introducing Energy Management  System, energy efficiency has been involved into all sectors of the company; from  coalmines, generation and distribution, to the energy supply, to comply the business model  with EU energy efficiency targets and legislation.  Keywords: Energy efficiency, CO2 emission, coal-based power plants, decarbonisation]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2014-06]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[2758]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2233 - 0054     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1245">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES IN POWER UTILITIES ON THE TRACK OF AN EFFICIENT AND LOW-CARBON EUROPE IN 2030 - CASE STUDY OF EPBIH]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Keywords:Energy efficiency, CO2 emission, coal-based power plants, decarbonisation.  ABSTRACT  This paper describes measures which are being undertaken by EPBiH power utility, largest public electricity utility in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to improve its energy efficiency and keep on the track of the European targets outlined in the EU strategic documents and laid down by new energy efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU. By modernization its existing power plants performed in last 10 years, EPBiH improved net efficiency and reduced its CO2 emission for 30% compared to 1990 levels. Plan till 2030 is further increasing the net efficiency up to 40.2%. With introducing Energy Management System, energy efficiency has been involved into all sectors of the company; from coalmines, generation and distribution, to the energy supply, to comply the business model with EU energy efficiency targets and legislation.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-24]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[2053]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2233-1565     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/3078">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Energy Harvesting from the Biomechanical Movements of Human Body]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[In this presentation, the subject of biomechanical energy harvesting, and the studies  performed in this field are introduced. Currently used lower limb prostheses manufactured with  modular components cannot properly provide the expected functions and the needs of daily  living activities due to their passive structure. Although substantial effort has been made in the  field of developing active prostheses, these devices have not adequately become widespread  because of the necessity of carrying large and heavy batteries which must have been charged  frequently. Therefore, some studies have been performed in order to generate energy by  utilizing the biomechanical movements of the human body, such as a mechanism converting  the mechanical energy from the vertical movement of carried suspended-load in backpack to  electricity, and an energy harvester mounted at the knee joint which generates electricity,  during human walking. To meet a portion of the energy requirement for amputees wearing the  active lower limb prosthesis, and for individuals having high electricity demands in rural areas  are aimed with the harvested energy.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2010-06]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[622]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2313">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Engineering of microalgae for biofuel production]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Increasing of the world population along with the economic wealth deepens the energy crises  every day. Hence we need to find the new alternative energy sources that will satisfy the  energy demand and concomitantly deliver no emission to the environment.  In this particular situation, plants offer us a highly efficient and effective solutions. However  use of higher plants for such purposes can cause several problems such as food competition,  water shortage, arable land, fertilizer etc. Algae are tiny biological factories that use  photosynthesis to transform carbon dioxide and sunlight into energy so efficiently that they  can double their weight several times a day. As part of the photosynthesis process algae produce oil and can generate 15 times more oil per acre than other plants used for biofuels,  such as corn and switchgrass. Algae can grow in salt water, freshwater or even contaminated  water, at sea or in ponds, and on land not suitable for food production.  We are working on Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and some other algae to increase their  biomass and lipid production which can in future stand as an alternative energy source for  next generation. We started our research with Chlamydomonas reinhardtii since it was a  model organism. Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is a single celled photosynthetic microorganism  and produces a kind of lipid which can be easily converted for biofuel production. The  process of making biodisel from algae contains a number of seperation steps; separating the  algea from the media, separating the oil from the algea and removing the glycerol from the oil  to lower the viscosity. Hence our aim is to produce a high biomass algea strain containing a  high amount of lipid which can be efficiently used for biodiesel production.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1248]]></dcterms:extent>
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