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Item type:Publication, Industrial Symbiosis Synergies: A Pathway to Sustainable and Future Circular Economies(MDPI AG, 2026-06-02) - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, From awareness to action: Ranking EU countries by consumer readiness to adopt sustainable products using a hybrid M-M methodology(Centre for Evaluation in Education and Science (CEON/CEES), 2025); Tambovceva, Tatjana<jats:p>In light of growing economic, environmental and sustainability challenges, increasingly more attention from policymakers, companies and researchers is being devoted to consumption patterns and understanding the factors that shape consumer behavior. The adoption of sustainable products within the European Union is actively promoted through a series of policies and initiatives aligned with the principles of the circular economy, to provide consumers with more transparent and accessible information, thereby empowering them to make eco-friendly choices. Nevertheless, consumer acceptance of sustainable products appears to vary considerably and is influenced by complex interactions among diverse factors. This study examines consumer readiness for sustainable products across twenty-seven EU countries using nine indicators across three dimensions: environmental awareness, financial readiness and trust in institutional sustainability mechanisms. A hybrid MEREC-MARCOS methodology was employed for ranking countries. This novel methodological approach allows for a detailed cross-country comparison and identification of areas for improving policies that incentivize sustainable consumption across the EU. Sweden emerges as the top-ranked country, followed by Cyprus and the Netherlands, while Latvia and Estonia rank lowest. The results suggest considerable divergence among EU Member States and potentially offer valuable insight into gaps in sustainable consumer behavior.</jats:p> - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, МИНИМАЛНАТА ПЛАТА И ГРАНИЦИТЕ НА СОЛИДАРНОСТА ВО ЕВРОПА(Универзитет „Св. Кирил и Методиј“ во Скопје, Правен факултет „Јустинијан Први“, 2025-01-23); Без оглед на идеолошките позиции и теоретската провениенција, се чини дека минималната плата во Европа претставува една од цивилизациските придобивки, длабоко вткаени во европското работно законодавство. Нормирањето на минималната плата во Европа, и особено во Европската Унија, е плод на респектабилната синдикална организираност, како и триумф на принципот на солидарноста и на преовладувачкиот став за оправданоста на државната интервенција на пазарот на работна сила. Покрај економските импликации, нормирањето на минималната плата е под силно влијание и на политичките консидерации во амбиент на изразена доходна нееднаквост, турбулентни демографски и миграциски трендови и анемичен економски раст во Европа. Денес, сите држави членки на ЕУ имаат нормирано модел на минимална плата. Оттука вистинското прашање во Европа не е минимална плата или не, туку колкава минимална плата. Основната цел на трудот е да направи економска и правна анализа на нормирањето на минималната плата, преку проучување на различните нормативни модели во Европа и на посебностите за земјите на различно ниво на економски развој. Специфични истражувачки цели на трудот се: (1) да понуди приказ на различните модели и нормативни решенија во уредувањето на минималната плата во ЕУ и Западен Балкан; (2) да ги процени главните макроекономски предизвици и импликации од различните модели на правно уредување на минималната плата и (3) да понуди препораки за креа- торите на економските политики и на работното законодавство. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS OF COURT EFFICENCY: THE CASE OF FIRST INSTANCE COURTS IN NORTH MACEDONIA(Faculty of Law in the Goce Delcev University in Stip, 2025-06-23); Kocevski, GoceThis paper explores the performance and efficiency of first instance courts in North Macedonia by assessing the key performance indicators: clearance rate and disposition time. Our work contributes to a better understanding of court efficiency in North Macedonia by analyzing geographical disparities between first-instance courts. The study encompasses data for 27 first-instance courts organized into four groups based on which appellate area they belong to. The analysis covers the period from 2015 to 2023. The primary goal of our study is to ascertain whether a disparity exists in the efficiency of courts. Our empirical strategy includes the utilization of the Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric test; thus, we do not aim to explore which courts exhibit superior or inferior performance. The results suggest that both clearance rates and disposition time did not differ substantially from 2015 to 2022 in civil cases. However, in 2023, there were statistically significant differences among the observed indicators. Concerning criminal cases, until 2021, the clearing rates and disposition times did not significantly differ among various court groups; however, findings from 2022 and 2023 revealed statistically significant disparities. We propose conducting further research at a first-instance court level to evaluate individual courts’ efficacy and determine the underlying reasons for divergence of the key performance indicators between the different appellate areas. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, The position of European countries regarding opportunities for Industrial Symbiosis: A comparative analysis employing multi-criteria decision-making tools(Óbuda University, Keleti Károly Faculty of Business and Management - Budapest, Hungary, 2025); ; Almudena Muñoz PucheThe Circular Economy is recognized as a significant model of sustainable development that enables waste reduction, more efficient use of resources and climate neutrality. Considering that the estimates indicate that the planet Earth's resources and biodiversity are expiring, the European Union invests constant efforts to foster the transition towards regenerative business models and create opportunities for consumption within the planetary boundaries. Production industries are identified as particularly significant resource consumers. Therefore, special attention is directed to the feasibility of collaborative business models and the application of digital technologies to address resource depletion and negative environmental impacts. The concept of the Circular Economy has become crucial in global efforts to reduce the ecological footprint and transition to a green economy, especially through the concept of Industrial Symbiosis. Through Industrial Symbiosis, companies from different sectors combine their waste and by-products, considering them as raw materials, thus optimizing energy consumption, decreasing primary resource consumption and reducing harmful gas emissions. Although the EU's efforts are evident and clear targets have been established through the European Green Deal, it is essential to monitor and analyze regional results for European countries to effectively develop their potential, define strategies, and implement plans that transform material consumption and environmental impact modalities. Therefore, understanding the material and value chains and processes is crucial to reaching the potential and establishing adequate frameworks to facilitate the implementation of Industrial Symbiosis. In this sense, this study aims to analyze the potential of Industrial Symbiosis in EU countries. Multi-criteria decision-making tools have been used for this purpose. The data used in the analysis were obtained from the Eurostat database. The results highlight a significant divide between EU member states in terms of opportunities and eagerness to implement Industrial Symbiosis. The results indicate the need to focus attention on targeted policies to strengthen institutions and companies to analyze the applicability of collaborative business models and integrate Industrial Symbiosis at local, regional, and global levels. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Crossroads of aspiration: unveiling the migration intentions among university students in North Macedonia(2024-11-25); ; ; In our work, we analysed the migration intentions of uni-versity students from North Macedonia. We used data from a survey with 412 students from the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, the country’s largest and oldest university. The results showed that about two-thirds of the respondents (67 per cent) intend to emigrate. To identify the determinants of the migration intentions, we used logistic regression models, where the migration intention was the dependent variable. We used different sets of socio-demographic and educational variables, the economic status of the respondents, and other factors as independent variables. Exploratory factor analysis was used to identify the following factors: Housing, en-vironment, and public services; Social activities and com-munity engagement; Advanced and developed society; Enhanced educational and career opportunities; Public services; Economic and social progress; and Family and social well-being. All of them, except the last one, had a statistically significant impact on the students’ intentions to emigrate. Moreover, the students with more educated parents, students with higher academic performance and the students who worked had higher odds of emigrating than the students with parents with lower educational levels, students with lower academic performance and the students who didn’t work while they studied, respectively. The other socio-demographic, educational and economic variables were not statistically significant. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, ELECTORAL REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN ON NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL: ARE WOMEN FIT TO GOVERN IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA?(University of Belgrade – Faculty of Law, 2022); Women’s political representation is a key precondition for a better reach and involvement of women in policy making. In order for policy outcomes to take into account the needs and concerns of both gender groups, the institutional architecture in a democratic society should be based on the principles of equal opportunities for men and women. Gender- sensitive policy-making is best achieved through equal participation of men and women in the policy-making process. The Macedonian approach to the process of empowering women and developing awareness has been considered as positive, with women participating as active drivers of change. However, the number of women represented on national and local level of government indicates that we are still far away from achieving full gender parity and equal opportunities. In this article, we analyse a common theme in the literature – women in politics. More precisely, we examine the presence of women in government on national and local level in the Republic of North Macedonia. In the country, there are 80 local self-government units. For the purpose of this study, official data from the State Election Commission’s database and official gazettes of the country and local self-governing units will be used. The research aims to uncover discrepancies in women’s electoral participation at the national and local levels, as well as similarities and variances between municipalities and diverse patterns of women’s electoral representation at the local level. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, LEGAL MINDS AND FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE: SURVEY ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL LITERACY AMONG MACEDONIAN LAW STUDENTS(2024-09-17)Financial literacy is an important competency that empowers individuals to manage their resources and make prudent financial choices.In our work, we focus on examining financial literacy among law students in the Republic of North Macedonia.We conducted a survey with 129 law students from the University Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, the most prominent and oldest university in the country.The students demonstrated high knowledge ofbanking and credit and low knowledge in more complex financial areas, such as the share market, compound interest rate,and time value of money.Moreover, we used ANOVA and logistic regression to examine how different factors impact financial literacy.The analysis of the variance showed that there is a statistically significant difference between the students from variousethnic backgroundsand students originating from different regions.The logistic regression was employed to analyze the impact of socio-demographic, educational,and personal characteristics of the students on their financial knowledge.The results suggested that only region is a statistically significant socio-demographic predictor of financial knowledge.Personal characteristics, including financial influence and financial attitudes, have a favorable and statistically significant impact on the financial literacy of students, while the impact of financial behaviorhas proved to be positive but insignificant.The results from the study can further be used by the relevant financial regulators and entities in the country to advance the learning environment about finance competencies.We also recommend the innovation and modernization of the curriculums of law schools by integrating courses, training, and workshops that will strengthen students' financial knowledge. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Отвори го умот за нови перспективи : прирачник за студентска дебата(Фондација за демократија на Вестминстер, 2024); ; Теодора Столевска - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH YOUTH EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING: THE CASE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA(United Nations Development Programme North Macedonia (UNDP North Macedonia), 2024)