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    Maximal Level Minimal Path Vectors of a Two-Terminal Undirected Network
    (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2016-03)
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    Stojkovikj, Natasha
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    A two-terminal flow network is usually defined as a directed graph, or a digraph; but there are a number of applications where it is more natural to use an undirected graph. This paper analyzes the connection between minimal path vectors and flow functions in undirected networks, which supports the development of an efficient algorithm that solves the problem of finding the set of all such vectors.
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    On the role of challenging math problems in the discrete mathematics courses
    (IEEE, 2015-03)
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    Mathematical talent must be identified through a range of measures that go beyond usual activities and traditional standardized tests. One possibility that we use at our institution is additional assessment through challenging math problems. In this paper we present the results of our experience in the organization of Discrete Mathematics faculty courses, with emphasis on the role of challenging math problems. The results were gathered in the period of 3 academic years, in courses with more than 500 enrolled students each. These results justify and enforce the use of such problems.
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    Different Approaches for Making the Initial Selection of Talented Students in Programming Competitions
    (Vilnius University Press, 2015-07-10)
    Kostadinov, Bojan
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    Risteska Stojkoska, Biljana
    Competitions in informatics are one of the most useful ways of engaging pupils to the field of computer science. Many national and international competitions are carried out each year, with the organizers of each of them attempting to reach out to as many potential students as possible. In this paper, we analyse several different contest types, how each of them aids to promote computer science by engaging students in competitions, and how they can help provide the initial selection of talented students for the later stages of the competitions. Based on that, we propose seven criteria for the classification of the contests. Further we present our rich experience in the organization of Macedonian contests. Finally, we propose different approaches for making the initial selection of talented students in programming competitions and discuss ways for alleviating some of the issues with standard contests, for example enabling feedback and introducing difficulty divisions.
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    A decade of engineering computer engineers
    (IEEE, 2017-04)
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    Creating an optimal conditions for producing generations of successful Computer scientists and engineers is very demanding. Many aspects have to be taken into consideration. One of the factors is the quality of the Bachelor’s education system that actually enables the diplomas in Computer Science and Engineering. However, the students enrolling in the Bachelor’s system have to be optimally prepared to follow the curriculum. In this paper we present some of the many factors that influenced the generations of Computer scientists and engineers that have earned their BSc degree in the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, and the institutions that preceded this Faculty in the years before 2011. Such factors, investigated in this paper are: the changes in the primary and secondary educational system and the aspects of these systems that influence the informatics knowledge of the pupils on one hand, and on the other hand the evolution of the system of competitions in informatics that sparkles the interest in the talented pupils and enables the most talented and hardworking ones to compete in the international Olympiads in informatics. As a result of improving these two parallel systems, the number of enrolled students in the faculties that teach Computer Science and Engineering has raised. Moreover, some of these pupils have turned into great entrepreneurs and have started their own successful software companies.
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    Интернационални постигнувања од работата на македонските ученици талентирани за решавање алгоритамски проблеми
    (Природно-математички факултет, Скопје, 2018-03)
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    Kirandzhiska, Vesna
    Во овој труд ќе дадеме осврт на учениците кои учествуваат на натпреварите по програмирање во Македонија и нивните постигнувања на Интернационалната олимпијада по информатика (ИОИ) и Балканската олимпијада по информатика (БОИ). Главниот фокус на трудот ќе биде насочен кон дискусија на начините за освојување одличје на ваков натпревар и што значи ваквото одличје.
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    New Approach for Comparison of Countries’ Achievements in Science Olympiads
    (Vilnius University Press, 2018-09)
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    Kostadinov, Bojan
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    There are several International Olympiads for secondary school students (for example, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and informatics). These Olympiads are not just a science competition, but a means to care for talent in the particular science. The goal of this paper is to identify the necessary topics important for good results at these international contests, and to compare the contest systems for the countries in South Eastern Europe, in the field of Informatics (Computer Science), as a region that is one of the prominent world regions in the context of high results in the international competitions. Here, we provide comparison through detailed analysis of several countries, and further we present a new approach that may be used to compare the achievements of the countries based on the results that students achieved at these competitions. Finally, we present an application of this approach on the results of some of the discussed countries compared to Macedonia. We strongly believe that the paper will provide a valuable content and approach for the entities involved in the organization of the contests, to measure their results compared to other countries, to use the information for improvement, and to use their achievements to raise awareness among the government institutions and companies in order to get support from them.
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    State Competitions in Informatics and the Supporting Online Learning and Contest Management System with Collaboration and Personalization Features MENDO
    (Vilnius University Press, 2013)
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    Kostadinov, Bojan
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    Macedonia has a tradition of organizing programming contests for high-school students as long as the tradition of IOI. In the last few years the organizer, the Computer Society of Mace-donia (CSM), used the online learning and contest management system MENDO, firstly for the organization and carrying out of the national contests, and also for the promotion of the contests, programming and algorithmic thinking. CSM tries to provide a portal for the students that will offer complete learning materials and tools, and that will motivate them and allow them to learn programming and prepare for the competitions. In this paper we will present MENDO with its new features, and we will mention some new and original features for collaboration and personaliza-tion. At the end, we will present the great improvements in sense of the number of contestants and achievements of Macedonian students at the international competitions, showing that MENDO is a valuable asset for organization of competitions.
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    Different types of teamwork projects in learning Multimedia technologies
    (IEEE, 2014-04)
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    One approach to familiarize students with multimedia technology is to give them the task to develop a practical multimedia application. In the course Multimedia technology held at our Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, the students work on teamwork project. In this paper we describe the types of projects the students worked on during the last six years, with focus on the advantages and weaknesses of the different project types we have experience with. Moreover, we give detailed statistical analysis of the students' scores and grades for the course exams as well as an appropriate interpretation of the obtained results.
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    Informatics in Primary and Secondary Schools: Revisions in Macedonian Education
    (FCSE, 2012)
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    Informatics is important subject in the Macedonian educational curriculum. During last 15 years, dramatic changes of the curriculum (in positive and negative directions) have happened, making the process interesting for observation. In this paper we present the state of the curriculum in Macedonian primary and secondary schools, concerning informatics, the most recent changes and plans for near future.
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    New Web Site and Services of Computer Society of Macedonia
    (FCSE, 2012)
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    Janevska, Elena
    Computer Society of Macedonia is non-government organization that gathers the computer scientists and IT professionals, and articulates their opinions. It is founded in year 2000. Since founding, it offers different information and services for general public and its members. In this paper we present its new web site and accompanying services that provide additional level of service for everyone.