1. Self-compassion around the world : measurement invariance of the Short form of the self-compassion scale (SCS-SF) across 65 nations, 40 languages, gender identities, and age groupsViren Swami, Ulrich S. Tran, Martin Voracek, Toivo Aavik, Hamed Abdollahpour Ranjbar, Sulaiman Olanrewaju Adebayo, Reza Afhami, Oli Ahmed, Annie Aimé, Marwan Akel, Mirjam Koprivnik, Vita Poštuvan, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Objectives The 12-item Self-Compassion Scale–Short Form (SCS–SF) is a widely used instrument for the assessment of self-compassion. To date, there have been few examinations of this instrument’s psychometric properties, particularly across nations and languages. Therefore, we used data from the Body Image in Nature Survey (BINS) to assess measurement invari- ance of the SCS–SF across nations, languages, gender identities, and age groups. Methods Participants (N = 56,968) from 65 nations completed the SCS–SF in 40 languages. Using these data, we tested various hypothesised models of the SCS–SF in the total sample and, using multi-group confirmatory factor analysis, tested for invariance of the optimal model across national groups, languages, gender identities, and age groups. Results In the total dataset, we found that an 11-item, 2-factor model (i.e., SCS-11) provided best fit to the data, with the two factors tapping distinct constructs of compassionate and uncompassionate self-responding. The SCS-11 was found to be partially scalar invariant across national groups and languages, and fully scalar invariant across gender identities and age groups. There was wide variation in latent means for the two factors, particularly across national groups and languages. Further analyses showed negligible associations between the two factors and sociodemographic variables, including marital status, financial security, and urbanicity. Conclusions Our results suggest that it may be possible to derive a stable 2-factor model of the SCS–SF for use in cross- cultural research, but also highlight the likelihood of cross-national and cross-linguistic variations in the way that self- compassion is understood.
Keywords: Self-compassion scale - short form (SCS–SF), 65 nations, 40 languages
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2. Is net illumination a silver bullet for mitigating sea turtle bycatch in set net fisheries?Matic Jančič, Matteo Benussi, Sven Amančić, Peter Mackelworth, Draško Holcer, Bojan Lazar, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Fisheries bycatch is the main threat to sea turtle populations in marine habitats in the Mediterranean Sea. Bycatch in set nets accounts for 30,000 catches yearly, which combined with mortality rates of up to 82.6 %, makes it the deadliest fishing gear in the region. The Adriatic Sea is one of the most important foraging and developmental habitats for loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) in the Mediterranean. Bycatch in the Adriatic small-scale set net fishery is estimated at over 8900 individuals per year placing its mitigation among international conservation priorities. Use of light emitting diodes (LED lights) of different wavelengths as bycatch deterrents was proposed as an effective conservation tool, reducing bycatch levels by up to 93 %. In the present study we: (i) quantified the effects of net illumination on loggerhead sea turtle bycatch rates and (ii) demonstrate the importance of regional validation of conservation tools effectiveness prior to their widespread adoption. We assessed the effects of green LED lights on sea turtle bycatch rates in 390 net pairs with total length of 1278 km monitored nets. We found no significant change in sea turtle bycatch rates as a result of net illumination. A significant decrease of 35 % of primary target catch was observed in illuminated trammel nets. Possible explanations include fluctuating turbidity and an adapted LED light attachment method. Observed sea turtle bycatch rates in unilluminated nets were up to 84 times lower than in comparable gears in Northern Adriatic Sea. Understanding the drivers behind the differing bycatch rates would be necessary before conservation decisions are made. Our study showed that the net illumination is not necessarily a silver bullet for bycatch mitigation in set nets globally, and that regional testing is a key requirement before its introduction in fisheries as a conservation tool.
Keywords: marine megafauna, Caretta caretta, small scale fisheries, bottom set nets, bycatch hotspot, bycatch mitigation, visual deterrents
Published in RUP: 06.08.2025; Views: 568; Downloads: 6
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4. The iterative model of ethical analysis for large-scale implementation of ict solutionsCarina Dantas, N Machado, S Ortet, F Leandro, Michael David Burnard, C Grünloh, A Grguric, V Hörmann, L Fiorini, Filippo Cavallo, 2020, original scientific article Keywords: active and healthy ageing, ICT solutions, pilots, large-scale implementation, ethics model, Covid-19
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6. Heavy laminated timber frames with rigid three-dimensional beam-to-column connectionsBohumil Kasal, Pablo Guindos, Tiberiu Polocoşer, Andreas Heiduschke, Shota Urushadze, Stanislav Pospisil, 2014, original scientific article Keywords: beam-to-column connection, drift, earthquake, full scale, hardwood, hysteresis, laminated timber frame, timber
Published in RUP: 19.11.2018; Views: 4204; Downloads: 240
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7. A comparison of values among students of Faculty of Management at University of PrimorskaŠpela Jesenek, Ana Arzenšek, Katarina Košmrlj Muha, 2015, published scientific conference contribution Keywords: vrednote, sistemi vrednot, Muskova lestvica vrednot, študenti, Fakulteta za management, etika, value systems, dominant values, Musek's value scale, university students, Faculty of Management
Published in RUP: 03.04.2017; Views: 5007; Downloads: 88
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8. Validation of the inclusive competences scale for educators (InComSEdu)Tina Štemberger, Vanja Riccarda Kiswarday, 2016, original scientific article Abstract: The study aimed to construct and validate the Inclusive Competences Scale for Educators (InComSEdu). The basis for item generation was the "Profile of Inclusive Teachers", a document developed by the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education. Items were measured on a 5-point Likert scale. In order to test the validity and internal consistency of the scale, item analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis and Cronbach's - were used. On a sample of Slovenian educators factor analyses proved the InComSEdu had seven subscales: Team working and cooperation with others, Implementing knowledge about inclusive education and support, Reflecting on and learning from inclusive practice, Optimising challenges and approaching interdisciplinary, Accepting professional responsibility for each child's development, Promoting resilience and professionality, and Empowering children's life skills. Results indicate that InComSEdu is a valid and reliable instrument for the evaluation of inclusive competences among educators.
Keywords: vzgojitelji, inkluzija, preschool educators, inclusive competences, scale, factor analysis, internal consistency, validation
Published in RUP: 08.08.2016; Views: 4511; Downloads: 685
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9. Comparison of values among students of Faculty of Management at University of PrimorskaŠpela Jesenek, Ana Arzenšek, Katarina Košmrlj Muha, 2015, published scientific conference contribution abstract Keywords: vrednote, sistemi vrednot, Muskova lestvica vrednot, študenti, Fakulteta za management, etika, value systems, dominant values, Musek's value scale, university students, Faculty of Management
Published in RUP: 14.10.2015; Views: 4447; Downloads: 73
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