Projects

The project examines how patterns of digital media use influence the development of young people’s identity, taking into account digital literacy and personality traits. The sample consists of secondary school and university students, and data are collected longitudinally through social media profile monitoring, narratives, and questionnaires.

Funded by
Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia

Host Institution
University of Belgrade – Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation

Project Lead
Prof. Dr. Irena Stojković

Research Team
Prof. Dr. Tatjana Mentus, Prof. Dr. Marija Jelić, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Božidar Filipović, Marijana Veselinović (doctoral student)

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The project examines the criminological and penological, psychological, sociological, legal, and security aspects of the quality of prison life in Serbia, with particular emphasis on the position of convicted persons.

Funded by
Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, IDEAS Programme

Implemented by
Institute of Criminological and Sociological Research and Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation

Project Lead
Dr Milena Milićević, Senior Research Associate, Institute of Criminological and Sociological Research

Faculty Team Member
Prof. Dr Sanja Ćopić

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The level and quality of social inclusion of adults with intellectual disabilities and the factors that may compromise it.

A new methodology for recording reported and unreported crime in Serbia.

A protocol for assessing educational potential and its application in the development of individual education plans.

Effects of cochlear implantation on speech, language, academic skills, and social competence.

Longitudinal monitoring of the treatment of aphasia and related disorders and the development of diagnostic instruments.

• Neuroendocrine Control of Hormone Secretion in Humans, Regulation of Energy Homeostasis, and Clinical-Pathological Correlation of Pituitary and Neuroendocrine Tumours · 175033
• Structural and Biochemical Characteristics of Synaptic Plasticity Disorders in Psychiatric Diseases · 175058
• Investigation of the Molecular-Genetic, Histopathological and Biochemical Characteristics of Neuromuscular Diseases · 175083
• Serbian Folk Culture Between East and West · 177022
• Languages and Cultures in Time and Space · 178002
• Interdisciplinary Research on the Quality of Verbal Communication · 178027
• Identification, Measurement and Development of Cognitive and Emotional Competencies Important for a Society Oriented Towards European Integration · 179018

• Morphological Changes in the Brain of Persons with Transsexualism, Other Gender Identity Disorders and Developmental Psychiatric Disorders · 41020
• Functionalisation of Nanomaterials for the Development of New Types of Contact Lenses and Early Detection of Diabetes · 45009
• Improving the Quality and Accessibility of Education in Serbia’s Modernisation Processes · 47008
• Crime in Serbia: Phenomenology, Risks and Opportunities for Social Intervention · 47011
• Effects of Applied Physical Activity on the Locomotor, Metabolic, Psychosocial and Educational Status of the Population of the Republic of Serbia · 47015
• Safety and Protection of the Organisation and Functioning of the Educational System in the Republic of Serbia · 47017

The project developed a virtual learning environment for independent English language learning for adults with different types of disabilities, as well as guides for English language teachers, educators, and IT professionals. The platform is based on the principles of universal design.

Programme
Erasmus+ 2017, funded by the European Union

Coordinator
University of Burgos, Spain

Partners
University of Aveiro (Portugal), University of Galați (Romania), Dublin City University (Ireland), University of Belgrade, SEAS and PROMETEO (Spain)

Head of the Serbian Team
Prof. Dr Nenad Glumbić

Team Members
Prof. Dr Branislav Brojčin, Asst. Prof. Dr Mirjana Đorđević, Maja Ivančević Otanjac, English language teacher

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Project Activities
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January 2020, Belgrade
Final international partner meeting, hosted by FASPER (23–24 January). Topics included resolving issues with the platform, the testing plan, and administrative and financial matters.

December 2019, Belgrade
Panel discussion titled “Supporting Persons with Disabilities in Learning English”, where the project publications and platform were presented. Speakers: Prof. Dr Branislav Brojčin, Prof. Dr Nenad Glumbić, and Maja Ivančević Otanjac. The event was attended by 62 participants.

September 2019, Aveiro
Partner meeting at which the results of the pilot testing of the first version of the platform and the necessary modifications were analysed.

July 2019, Burgos
Platform testing (22–26 July), involving 14 persons with special educational needs and researchers from five countries. A six-member team from Serbia participated.

June 2019, Istanbul
Presentation of the paper “Results of the Application of the Quick Placement Test to Persons with Disabilities” at the 10th International Conference “Improving the Quality of Life of Children and Youth.”

April 2019, Belgrade
Meeting of the Serbian team on project presentation, budget, and dissemination of results.

September 2018, Dublin
Second partner meeting: questionnaire for teachers, English proficiency placement test, and platform content.

May 2018, Koper · February 2018, Niš
Presentations of papers at the 7th “Mediterranean without Handicap” conference in Koper and at the Days of Special Educators and Rehabilitators of Serbia in Niš.

October 2017, Burgos
First partner meeting: project stages and team members’ responsibilities were defined.

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