Development of the dynamic microsimulation model, which links together five independent models - demographic, personal income tax, economic, pension and generations accounts model - within friendly environment of the graphic interface. Developed simulation platform represents first such tool and incorporates first dynamic pension microsimulation model developed in Slovenia. With data warehouse added it represents effective simulation platform - scientific laboratory on the economic field - for scientific and professional work on many fields: domography, system of personal income tax and social security contributions, pension system, long term sustainability of public finances and the analysis of the effects of particular measures on different generations. The model has been already used for the preparation of the expert bases and estimation of the effects of the pension reform which came into force on 1. January 2013.
F.23 Development of new system-wide, normative and programme solutions, and methods
COBISS.SI-ID: 263938560In the study we analysed the emigration of Slovene researchers and their employment mobility within the country after Slovenia’s EU accession (2004-2009) compared to the 10-year period prior to accession (1995-2004May). The analysis of these flows for Slovene researchers is based on an extensive inquiry of the total number of Slovene research organisations, which was carried out in 2009 and 2004. We observe the size of emigration and profile of emigrants – mobile researchers. Since the same methodology, source of data and questionnaires were used in these inquiries, we could compare the results for both periods and observe the trends in phenomenon. By our knowledge this is within the EU countries the only repetition of analysis of real emigration of researchers in two time-sections with the use of same methodology; for this reason it is important also within international space. Within our research activities we significantly improve and extend the methodological instruments including both questionnaires (one for the general manager/dean and one for the cadre manager). In the analysis of factors of emigration and internal employment mobility of researchers within Slovenia for the first time we used the method »classification/regression trees«, which allow also the forecast of the phenomena for the future.
F.30 Professional assessment of the situation
COBISS.SI-ID: 264377600Sport policy in Slovenia is nationally centralised; regulation is strong. This looks in contrast to the high recreational sport participation in practice. However, such an outcome is understandable, considering strong trend of individualization and only a small impact of policy on this area. The results of the analysis of the regulatory system in Slovenia show that recreational sport is elaborated loosely, poorly and irrationally. Recreational sport is comparing with other areas of public interest in sports disregarded. Normative system in Slovenia is alike foreign systems with similar experiences. In the future, we can follow foreign examples at closer cooperation (between ministries, with civil society and with local political institutions), the creation of integrated and comprehensive programs of sport activities (e.g. the Finnish program "Fit for life") and at the introduction of public-private partnership.
F.30 Professional assessment of the situation
COBISS.SI-ID: 263710464There are companies and research groups in Slovenia, which are capable to reach and exceed leadership positions in their technological fields and market areas. A key question, however, is, whether the economic policy in Slovenia has enough information and knowledge about economic situation in manufacturing and services regarding innovation. It is important to monitor trends and to evaluate the effectiveness of various economic policy measures enforced by Slovenia and EU in the area of fostering innovation. Without monitoring and evaluations there is a lack of information about undergoing developments in the economy and even more about effectiveness of economic policy measures, which are aimed at fostering innovation and improving the competitiveness of Slovenian economy. Consequently, it is also highly probable that resources of the country are used inefficiently and the effectiveness of the use of EU funds remains suboptimal. Main objectives of our research were: a) development of methodology to measure innovation at company’s level, b) testing methodology by carrying out pilot surveys including quantitative and qualitative indicators, c) empirical analysis of responses of the surveyed companies as potential input for policy makers’ documents, d) feedback to surveyed companies – benchmark in the field of innovation, and e) contribution to the advancement of the profession and science in the field of measuring innovation at company’s level.
F.23 Development of new system-wide, normative and programme solutions, and methods
COBISS.SI-ID: 260798208Background: A chronic disease, such as diabetes, represents a substantial burden for the patient. In order to accomplish good self-care, patients need to be qualified and able to accept decisions and self manage the disease on a daily basis. A high level of knowledge about the disease empowers the patient to act as an equal partner in the management of the disease. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge and overall perceptions of diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (DM2) within the elderly population in North-East Slovenia. Moreover, we wanted to identify the differences in knowledge among the diabetic patients living in urban and rural areas. Methods: A cross-sectional study of older (age )/-65 years), non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus type 2 patients living in a nursing home, who visited a family physician, DM outpatient clinic or a private specialist practice, was conducted. The Slovenian version of the Michigan Diabetes Knowledge Test was used for data collection. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics software, version 19.0. Results: A total of 225 individuals returned the questionnaire, which represents 75 % response rate. The averagescore was 8.0 2.4. Not a single subject responded correctly to all 14 questions. The average score achieved by men and women was 8.8+/-1.9 and 7.6+/-2.5, respectively. There was no significant difference between the elderly living in urban and rural areas, and the level of education is the most important predictor for better results.
F.30 Professional assessment of the situation
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