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Defining rural, remote and isolated practices: the example of Slovenia

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Petrovcic R.

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review

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2016

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issue 3

391-393

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Stosunki polsko-ukraińskie i polsko-rosyjskie w opinii słoweńskiej w II połowie XIX wieku

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Cetnarowicz A.

Acta historica Neosoliensia Vedecký časopis pre historické vedy

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2015

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vol. 18

161-179

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One of the main problems in which Slovenes had a keen interest in the 19th century and which had a special impact on their attitude to Poles was the Ukrainian issue. This followed from the fact that Ukrainians, or as they were called at the time, Ruthenians, belonged, like Slovenes, to so-called ‘non-historical’ nations and some of their national demands, especially those concerning language issues, overlapped with the slogans of the Slovene nationalist movement. Therefore, pro-Ukrainian sympathies of Slovene activists partly stemmed from the existing similarities with respect to the political situation and the problem of nationality. However, despite their sympathy for the Ukrainian national revival movement, Slovenes did not really like the support given to Ukrainians by the Austrian government and local authorities. The January Uprising of 1863 had a lively resonance among Slovenians. Generally, however, it cannot be said that the Polish uprising was popular among Slovenes; at most, they expressed sympathy for the fate of the insurgents. It seems that the general evaluation of the uprising was influenced by the opinions of conservative Czech politicians, who enjoyed high esteem among the majority of Slovene activists. The beginning of the era of dualism did not bring any essential changes in the attitude of the activists of the Slovene national movement with regard to the Polish-Ukrainian matter in Galicia. The fact that Poles did not accept the Ukrainian demands for the equality of rights was constantly criticised by the Slovene side. The increase of pro-Russian sympathies, which was starting to become visible from 1867 among southern Slavs, and the development of the pan-Slavic idea meant that the subject of Polish-Russian relations was frequently discussed by Slovene activists, especially in the camp of the so-called ‘Young Slovenes’ (Mladoslovenci). One of their leaders, Josip Vošnjak, called the Polish-Russian conflict ‘the most painful sore on the Slavic body, to which no one knew the cure’. However, there was a belief, supported by the Pan-Slavic Russian propaganda, that it was not the entire Polish nation but the Polish nobility that was an enemy of Russia. ‘Young Slovenes’ therefore hoped that there would be a Polish-Russian agreement and Poles – it was written – would return ‘to Slavdom’.

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Key Factors for the Successful Operation of Clusters: The Case for Slovenia

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Gajšek B., Kovač J.

Organizacija

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2016

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vol. 49

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issue 2

150-160

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Background and Purpose: Companies are increasingly specializing and developing those key areas with which they can compete on the global market and are linking in clusters that are ingredient of territorial competitiveness. Clusters can play a competitive role in global value chains but once being successful, they may decline. For this reason, researching key factors for the successful operation of clusters in Slovenia is beneficial. Methodology: This study is based on an extensive review of scientific literature. Theoretical findings are tested by a study of clustering in Slovenia. In practice, we determine the number of operating clusters fifteen years after they were initiated by the institutional environment with help of web pages, e-mails and telephone calls. Using interviews, we determine reasons for the cessation of operations on the part of former directors and factors of successful operations with directors of successful clusters. Results: The institutional environment initiated start-up processes of creating clusters in Slovenia. After the termination of institutional financial support, Slovenian clusters, which have failed to develop their own financing system, ceased operation. Directors of still operating clusters confirmed that trust between cluster members is the most important success factor in the operation of clusters. Conclusion: The institutional environment in Slovenia adopted cluster policy and successfully leveraged the establishment of clusters using start-up financing. Less than half of these clusters continue to prosper under their own stream after policy retreatment. Clusters were not prepared for a dramatically different way of working. Trust has become a major driving force of adjusting to new conditions.

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The Shadow Economy and Its Impact on National Competitiveness: The Case of Slovenia

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Zagoršek H., Jaklič M., Hribernik A.

South East European Journal of Economics and Business

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2009

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vol. 4

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issue 1

37-50

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The paper presents a socioeconomic analysis of the phenomena of informal economic activity. It is argued that the shadow economy has been beneficial for Slovenian society since the 19th century and has significantly contributed to the success of the Slovenian economy under the socialist regime. During Slovenia's transitional phase it has stimulated the formal economy, soothed social tensions and allowed export-oriented enterprises to remain internationally competitive by paying lower wages and obtaining cheaper inputs. However, it hinders innovation, impedes entrepreneurship and maintains the status quo, and thus represents an obstacle for future economic development in Slovenia.

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Differences in Fertility Behaviour among the Farm, Rural and Urban Populations in Slovenia

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Istenič M.

Eastern European Countryside

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2009

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vol. 15

61-74

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Below replacement fertility in almost all European countries and lowest low fertility in a large part of the continent are significant demographic issues that concern contemporary policy makers and social scientists. Statistical data for Slovenia show that, with the exception of the farm population, all social groups have fertility levels that are below reproduction. This paper attempts to find out which factors are the most accountable for these differences and intends to contribute to broader scientific and public debates about the reasons for very low fertility in the ‘industrialized world’. The results of the analysis based on the survey "Generations and Gender Relationships on Slovenian Farms" (2007) indicate that differences in fertility behaviour among the farm and other parts of the Slovenian population are more related to the structural than cultural characteristics of the people.

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Economic Transformation in Slovenia: From a Model Example to the Default Edge

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Žídek L.

Review of Economic Perspectives

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2016

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vol. 16

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issue 3

159-186

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The Slovenian economy appeared on the brink of bankruptcy at the end of 2013. The situation was caused by high level of classified debts in state-owned banks. This can be seen as surprising because Slovenia used to be (for a long time) considered as a (textbook) example of the gradualist transformation approach. The goal of this article is first to describe the transformation process in the country and consequently to determine causes of the economic problems that resulted in the 2013 crisis. The article concludes that the economic problems were rooted already in the specific functioning of the centrally planned system in Yugoslavia. These specifics had a direct influence on the transformation process in the country and stood behind the application of gradualism. Among the most telling features of gradualism were slow privatization, cold attitude towards foreign investment and the foremost lasting casual economic environment caused by behaviour of the state-owned banks. My conclusion is that the country’s economic problems can be ascribed to gradualism and that they are a clear example of the path dependence development.

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Farm and Non-farm Incomes of Rural Households in Slovenia Canonical Correlation Analysis

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Möllers J., Fritzsch J., Buchenrieder G.

South East European Journal of Economics and Business

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2008

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vol. 3

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issue 2

39-48

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This paper provides an analysis of socio-economic characteristics and their influence on farm and non-farm incomes of rural households in Slovenia. With the canonical correlation analysis we use a methodological approach that offers a true multivariate procedure for both sides of the equation. It thus goes beyond a simple pair-wise correlation analysis and also beyond multiple correlation analysis. This rather rarely used statistical method offers interesting insights into many fields of analytical applications. Our results confirm that rural households usually turn towards non-farm employment if distress-push factors prevail. Besides insufficient farm incomes, large household sizes push households into non-farm diversification. Employment opportunities in the non-farm sector- regardless of whether triggered by distress in the household or demand in the non-farm sector- depend strongly on education.

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Small Countries’ EU Council Presidency and the Realisation of their National Interests: The Case of Slovenia

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Svetličič M., Cerjak K.

Croatian International Relations Review

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2015

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vol. 21

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issue 74

5-39

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The main goal of the article is to establish how a small country, Slovenia, promoted its national interests when it held the Presidency of the Council of the EU, how this experience fits into the theory of small states and what lessons can be drawn for other small states. Based on a questionnaire administered to key Slovenian actors in the presidency, the analysis confirmed some of the theoretical expectations and revealed certain disparities. Our analysis confirms theoretical predictions that a member state can push through its national interests more easily during its presidency because it possesses certain powers that enable it to set the agenda, which is the most effective way of realising national interests. Especially true in the case of small state presidencies, advocating national interests can also be facilitated by a smaller range of priorities and a greater level of coincidence with the interests of other key actors. We revealed that, besides the country’s size, other factors also limited its ability to fulfil its national interests. In addition to a weak ability for coalition building and lobbying, the two main factors of constraint were the lack of soft knowledge among Slovenian officials and weak coordination among policy agents.

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Is Public Debt Management in Slovenia Efficient: An Empirical Analysis

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Dolenc P.

South East European Journal of Economics and Business

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2009

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vol. 4

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issue 2

39-44

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Public debt management is one of basic fiscal functions the government performs. Public debt usually comprises a large share of nation's gross domestic product and is therefore an important instrument of fiscal policy. The purpose of this paper is to shed light on public debt management in Slovenia. Our goal was to estimate and present effects of debt management transactions performed by Slovenian Debt management office from year 2002 onwards. We found that these transactions had significant and positive effects on costs of public debt and also on its dynamics: they caused the turn in interest payments' trend and lowered the dynamics of upward-sloping trend of public debt.

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Managers and Leaders in Organizations of a Post-transition Economy

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Prevodnik M., Biloslavo R.

Organizacija

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2009

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vol. 42

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issue 3

87-94

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Managers and leaders are different figures within an organization but are also alike. During different stages of the organizational life cycle we sometimes need more manager-oriented people and at other times more leader-oriented people. However most of the time we need them both in order to achieve a balance within the organization. Slovenia is a post-transition economy, facing new challenges and opportunities therefore the need for leader-oriented people is expected to be huge. Nevertheless our research showed that in Slovenian profit and non-profit organizations, upper management positions have been occupied by manager-oriented people but at the same time a balance exists between the two roles. We also found out that managers and leaders perceive the success of their organisations in quite a similar way. An adapted Hickman's questionnaire together with a content analysis of subordinates' comments about how they perceive their organization was used to ascertain the differences between them and their superiors. By knowing how employees perceive their managers and how the latter perceive themselves and their organizations we can develop better approaches to management development in post-transition economies.

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A late Roman oil lamp from Ajdovščina–Castra

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Kovačič A.

Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean

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2019

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vol. 28(1)

255-261

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Over a hundred fragments of clay oil lamps from the Roman period were discovered in the foundations of five buildings dating from the middle to late imperial periods, during rescue excavations from 2017 to 2019 carried out at a Roman-period site in Ajdovščina (Fluvio Frigido/Castra). This presentation concentrates on a fragment of lamp with decoration on the discus, interpreted as a tabernacle flanked by two columns topped with human busts or the tomb of Lazarus flanked by two columns topped with human busts.

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An "achtformige" bronze lamp from Ptuj/Poetovio

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Nestorović A., Chrzanovski L.

Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean

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2019

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vol. 28(1)

241-254

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This research highlights a recent discovery, at Poetovio, among a huge number of standard imported Roman oil lamps, of an open-shape copper-alloy lamp to be used with tallow (type Loeschcke XXV). This form, together with its clay counterpart (type Loeschcke XI), is typical of the northern Roman limes provinces where its production and usage was almost exclusive. To understand the uniqueness of this find so far south, the authors have mapped all the known parallels made of different metals. They also present a short introduction to the very eclectic clay variant, which is marginal almost everywhere except for Trier, where it constitutes by far the most common type, quantitatively speaking, of Roman lamps found in situ.

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The position of Slovenian representatives in disputes in the leadership of the league of communists of Yugoslavia from 1986 to 1988

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Janíčko M.

Slovanský přehled: historická revue pro dějiny střední, východní a jihovýchodní Evropy (Slavonic Review: Review for Central, Eastern and Southeastern European history)

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2021

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vol. 107

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issue 1

117-167

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The study focuses on the large changes in the attitudes of the leading Slovenian politicians in 1986–1988 in the context of discussions at the Presidium of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia (LCY). In that period, Slovenian communists moved closer to the ideas of the opposition in their republic and further from the opinions of the other Yugoslav leaders regarding the organisation of the federation. The process is illustrated by three topics, intensely debated in the federal party centre at the time. The first one is the situation in Kosovo and the efforts of Serbia to acquire more powers in both its autonomous provinces, in which it was to a considerable extent supported by Slovenia at least until the export of mass rallies from Serbia to Montenegro in October 1988. The second issue was the activities of the liberal and nationalist opposition in Slovenia, worrying the members of the LCY Presidium but gradually getting more accepted by the Slovenian communists. Finally, the debates on changes to the Yugoslav constitution are presented, with the Slovenian leaders reversing their initial consent to transfer some powers to the federation after negative reactions from the local public.

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Kształtowanie się idei narodu na ziemiach słoweńskich – zarys wybranych problemów

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Kubik D.

Slavia Meridionalis

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2017

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vol. 17

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The formation of the idea of the nation in the Slovene lands – an outline of selected problemsThe paper summarises the most significant phases of formation of the Slovenian nation from the sixteenth century to the present. Special attention is paid to the analysis of historical sources and selected scientific studies. Kształtowanie się idei narodu na ziemiach słoweńskich – zarys wybranych problemów Artykuł podsumowuje najistotniejsze etapy kształtowania się narodu słoweńskiego począwszy od XVI wieku aż do czasów współczesnych. Szczególną uwagę poświęcono analizie źródeł historycznych i wybranych studiów naukowych.

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“An isolated case”: the Slovene Carinthians and the 1920 plebiscite

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Reinhard M. I.

Sprawy Narodowościowe

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2016

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issue 48

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“An isolated case”: the Slovene Carinthians and the 1920 plebiscite The end of WWI saw the dissolution of the multiethnic Central European Empires and the formation of new states based on Woodrow Wilson’s concept of national self-determination. This article underlines the limitations of Wilsonian national self-determination, focusing on the Slovene Carinthians and the pro-Austrian result of the 1920 plebiscite. The outcome of the plebiscite exemplifies that minorities are motivated by more than solely ethno-linguistic reasons when deciding what state to belong to. Even though other factors existed, the key motivations for Slovene Carinthians to remain with Austria were of economic and political nature. It will be contended that the importance of the centuries long acculturation of Slovene Carinthians to Austria brought them closer to Austria than to the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. Additionally the phrasing of the plebiscite made Slovene Carinthians’ decision a question of state preference rather than ethno-linguistic identity. Moreover, the unpleasant occupation of parts of Carinthia by the troops of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes and the higher effectiveness of Austrian propaganda played a key role in the vote of many Slovene Carinthians. Lastly, the majority of Slovene Carinthians being farmers, reliant on Austrian trade opportunities, swayed them toward a pro-Austrian vote. Thus, the Carinthian plebiscite of 1920 builds a strong case against the assumption that ethnolinguistic ties alone should be the foundation for state formation arguing that other factors are equally or more important. „Odosobniony przypadek”: Słoweńcy karynccy i plebiscyt 1920 rokuZakończenie I wojny światowej przyniosło rozpad wieloetnicznych imperiów w Europie Środkowej i powstanie nowych państw w oparciu o doktrynę samostanowienia sformułowaną przez Woodrowa Wilsona. Niniejszy artykuł uwypukla ograniczenia Wilsonowskiego samostanowienia, skupiając uwagę na przypadku Słoweńców karynckich i korzystnym dla Austrii rezultacie plebiscytu z 1920 roku. Wyniki plebiscytu pokazują, że podejmując decyzję o swej przynależności państwowej, mniejszości kierują się nie tylko względami etniczno-językowymi. Dla Słoweńców karynckich, którzy zdecydowali się na pozostanie z Austrią, oprócz innych czynników kluczowe znaczenie miały motywy o charakterze ekonomicznym i politycznym. Autorka dowodzi, że wielowiekowa akulturacja Słoweńców karynckich w monarchii austro-węgierskiej spowodowała, iż bliższa była im Austria niż Królestwo Serbów, Chorwatów i Słoweńców. Taki wynik plebiscytu spowodowany był także sformułowaniem pytań: pytano o preferowaną państwowość, a nie o tożsamość etniczno-językową. Ponadto, kluczową rolę dla wyniku głosowania odegrał przykry przebieg okupacji części Karyntii przez wojska Królestwa SHS oraz większa skuteczność propagandy austriackiej. Wreszcie, fakt, że większość Słoweńców karynckich stanowili rolnicy, którzy chcieli nadal korzystać z dawnych możliwości, jakie dla tego zawodu stwarzała Austria, wpłynął na to, że głosowali oni za pozostaniem w tym kraju. Plebiscyt karyncki 1920 roku stanowi zatem przekonywające świadectwo niecelności założenia, że same tylko więzi etniczno-językowe mogą stanowić fundament kształtowania państwa, a ponadto dowodzi, że równie ważną rolę odgrywają w tym także inne czynniki.

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FRAGMENTED AGRARIAN SPACE: BUILDING BLOCKS AND MODERNISATION TRAJECTORIES. THE CASE OF SLOVENIA

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Potočnik Slavič I.

Quaestiones Geographicae

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2017

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vol. 36

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issue 2

37-48

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Production, processing and consumption within Slovenian agrarian space are fragmented due to physical constraints (72.4% of the territory categorised as ANC) and socio-geographic factors. Based on available data, five essential building blocks of contemporary Slovenian agrarian space (available land, change management, integrated circular economy, adjustable policies, and flexibility of institutions) are discussed. Interrelations among the building blocks shape the modernisation trajectories of approx. 70,000 agricultural holdings in Slovenia. The coexistence of three modernisation trajectories, i.e. practised autarky, various forms of pluri-activity, and small-scale intensive and innovative modernisation, creates a complex mosaic. The governance of multifunctional and multi-structured agrarian space is becoming more demanding.

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Social Pacts in Slovenia Accomodation to the EMU Regime and the Post-euro Development

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Stanojević M.

Warsaw Forum of Economic Sociology

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2011

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vol. 2

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issue 3

107-135

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The article follows the history of social pacts in Slovenia over almost a quarter of century. In the course of the social pacting at the national level, a series of pivotal points can be identified, each marking a significant change in the nature and functions of the pacts concluded, and structuring the development of social dialogue: from the juncture period (1988-1992), through stabilisation and economic recovery (1992-1996), and accommodation to the EU and EMU regime (1996-2004) to the EU accession and preparation to entering the euro-zone (1996-2004). Special attention is devoted to the most recent phase (from 2007 on) - so-called post-euro period - and the impact of the global economic crisis on the social dialogue. It is argued that the crisis has arguably further weakened the once effective, but slowly deteriorating over the years, Slovenian neo-corporatist system of industrial relations.

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The 2014 European Parliamentary Elections in Slovenia: Hardly and Novelty

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Krašovec A., Deželan T.

Political Preferences

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2014

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issue 9

77-96

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In the article the main characteristics of the European Parliament elections in 2014 in relation to the characteristics of the both previous elections to the Parliament were analysed. First, the legal framework is presented, followed by the presentation of candidate lists. As it is frequently the case, the authors for the analysis employed the analytical framework presented by Reif and Schmitt (1980). Following the framework, it is obvious the elections in Slovenia again demonstrated many elements of the second-order elections framework, for example in terms of the turnout, success of the governmental parties, success of small parties, as well as almost complete absence of party programmes, Euroscepticism and European topics in the campaign. Since several important domestic events happened just before the EP elections (e.g. resignation of the government at the beginning of May and the fact the leader of the biggest opposition party was by the court found guilty of corruption activity and sent to the prison at the end of April) such developments did not come as a big surprise.

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Cloud services in the present or in the future of micro-enterprises

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Werber B., Žnidaršič A.

Informatyka Ekonomiczna

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2013

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issue 1(27)

96-106

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This paper presents the results of a study conducted in Slovenia between January and June 2011 in Slovene micro-enterprises. We used a structured questionnaire with some demographic questions about business computerization, the owner’s characteristics and some questions about the level of awareness of Cloud computing and what significance have the listed properties of Cloud computing services for owners to hire Cloud solutions. The results show that almost two thirds of micro-enterprises did not know anything about Cloud computing at that time. One of the most important information source on Cloud computing was the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Micro-enterprises showed the highest interest in the possibility of hiring IaaS – data store capacities and backups. As the most important characteristics they highlight reliability, security and performance of Cloud solutions. The results of this study were compared with the outcome of some other comparable studies, and some recommendations for micro-enterprises are given.

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WYBORY DO SAMORZĄDU TERYTORIALNEGO W SŁOWENII – KONIEC UPARTYJNIENIA SCENY LOKALNEJ?

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Radzik-Maruszak K.

Polityka i Społeczeństwo

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2019

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issue 4(17)

122-138(17)

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The aim of the article is to present the theory and practice of elections to local government bodies in Slovenia: above all, the formal conditions of elections as well as the results of the voting carried out so far. The analysis is based on quantitative data retrieved from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia and the State Election Commission, as well as qualitative research – interviews with councillors – conducted in selected Slovenian municipalities. The results of the research indicate a relatively high dynamics of changes in Slovenian local politics, including a systematic increase in support for candidates without party affiliation.

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