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As the saying goes, it is difficult to live in a community without being influenced by it. Daily interaction with others is inevitable. Communicating with different people can be pleasant or it can lead to conflicts and tensions. In this text, we will address one aspect of communication - aggressive behavior. Do we often experience aggression from others or do we show it ourselves? How can we manage harmful behavior that can have negative and even destructive consequences? Aggression is an essential component of h...

The object of this paper is an historical-economic analysis of the European demographic dynamics in the XIX century, with particular reference to the Italian emigration to London and the birth of Little Italy. The analysis will focus on the first settlements and on the development of the first Italian community in London and highlights the different sort of skilled and unskilled workers within the economic and social environment, an aspect that arouses great interest in the scientific debate, due to the fear of a ...

In a world where technology has risen dramatically and every aspect of our lives include technology one way or another, there are many aspects to mention when it comes to the virtual world. Virtual worlds contain many unbelievable places, incredible sceneries, colorful areas and fantastic creatures and NPCs (non-player characters). The problem arises when people forget which is reality and which is phantasmagory. Many teenagers get trapped in these whimsical worlds and fall prey to their gaming device that takes a...

The intricate interplay between fashion and culture has been a subject of extensive scholarly inquiry. This research delves into the perceptions and attitudes of Generation Z, a cohort significantly shaped by the pervasive influence of online media. Exposed to a complex tapestry of societal trends, including the rise of neo-conservatism and the growing LGBTQIA+ rights movement, Generation Z presents a unique lens through which to examine not only contemporary fashion and culture but, more important, ability and in...

Creating and consuming media products in a self-reflective mode is possible through and as a result of critical thinking. Meanwhile being part of media practices that reflect on their medial aspects develops the sense of critical thinking. Social technologies can be understood with help of different media practices. While mediatization refers to the increasing influence of media in various aspects of society, there are instances when media practices can work against this trend. Arguments and examples will be prese...

Neuroscience has witnessed profound scientific and technological advancements over recent decades, transforming our understanding of the brain and leading to significant improvements in both diagnosing and treating neurological disorders. This field of knowledge is an exciting topic for researchers and health professionals, psychologists, educators, and even the general public. The rapid expansion and the complexities of neurosciences have also led to the emergence and spread of several neuromyths. These myths con...

The most beautiful, but also the most complicated period in a person’s life is adolescence, because at this age, a series of transformations take place, making the transition from childhood to adulthood. Most teenagers, if they do not have the right guidance in life, can get lost in the thicket of emancipatory opportunities of today’s world, which give them the illusion of freedom, independence and personal autonomy in all aspects of life. A decisive role for the adolescent’s integrative education has always been ...

To tackle climate change, the European Union has set objectives of low-carbon energy transition and carbon-neutral society creation by 2050. The EU Member States should implement GHG emissions reduction targets through improved energy efficiency and use of the renewables. Digital technologies can help to accelerate this. The digitalization of the energy system is a policy priority and is linked to the European Green Deal and the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030. Lithuania supports EU ambition to achieve netzer...

The purpose of the article is to study the role and place of modern information technologies in the formation of the project culture of future teachers. Scientific methods are applied: questionnaires and surveys (to collect data from respondents), descriptive (to characterize didactic categories), comparative (to compare methods of forming project culture), experimental (creating conditions for cause-and-effect relationships between objects), grapho-analytical (for graphical interpretation of results), mathematica...

This study investigates the evolution of national standardized tests in Romania, contextualizing these developments within international educational practices. Employing an exploratory, descriptive research methodology, the research is based on desk research and document analysis of relevant laws, regulations, and methodological guides. The primary objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of the regulatory changes and their impacts on assessment processes over the past decade and a half. The findings revea...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the arts played an important role for people while coping during lockdown and other severe social restrictions. This presentation introduces a work in progress, where the researcher conducts a self-observation of herself as an artist by constructing a brand personality through storytelling on social media. Data consisted of weekly YouTube videos during a 20-week period, followed with diary entries and self-reflections and reactions of followers (YouTube, Instagram and Facebook). Each ...

Recent decades have witnessed extraordinary scientific and technological advances which have profoundly impacted society in multiple dimensions, such as healthcare, agriculture, energy, natural resources exploitation, environmental conservation, georisks management, and digital communication, promoting better living conditions for all. However, alongside the benefits, humanity also faces growing challenges and dilemmas concerning planetary sustainability and human rights. For this reason, the call for scientific a...

Propaganda was historically a neutral term used by playwrights in ancient Greece to describe the promotion of political and religious beliefs. In the 19th century, with the rise of the press, cinema, and radio, propaganda became a tool for shaping opinions and behaviours, often biased, misleading, or false, to promote specific agendas. In the early 20th century, especially in Europe, propaganda was employed by dictatorial regimes—Nazism, Fascism, and Communism—for building popular consensus and political repressio...