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The study analyses the role of the Orthodox Church in raising public awareness and promoting community involvement in environmental issues in a global context marked by the ecological crisis. Methodology includes analyses of official Orthodox Church documents, interviews with religious leaders and case studies of local environmental projects. It examines the theological foundations of creation care and how these are concretised in educational, liturgical and social action. Initiatives such as reforestation, recycl...

This study investigates the relationship between educational leadership, teacher professional development, and school culture in Romanian pre-university education, addressing a well-identified gap in regional empirical research. Using a mixed-methods design, the study integrates quantitative data from 82 teachers across five urban and rural schools with qualitative insights from six school leaders. Quantitative analyses revealed strong positive associations among leadership practices, professional development enga...

This paper investigates the contribution of educational strategies to the development of the socio-relational dimension in sports, focusing on their impact on team cohesion and individual growth. In recent years, the need to integrate social-emotional learning into physical education and sports training has become increasingly evident, as athletic success is no longer measured solely by physical performance but also by relational competence and psychological resilience. The study discusses key interpersonal abilit...

Twentieth-century art remained under the influence of ancient cultures, with artists frequently reinterpreting classical myths and employing mythological motifs. For instance, James Joyce, in his novel Ulysses, presented a classical myth within a modern context. Artists also used figures such as Niobe and Icarus to express universal truths about the human condition. Polish artists – sculptor Igor Mitoraj and composer Krzysztof Baculewski – likewise drew inspiration from antiquity. Mitoraj’s sculptures, renow...

The present study investigates the relationship between emotional and cognitive coping strategies and personal autonomy among teachers, aiming to understand how adaptive regulation of emotions and thoughts supports professional well-being and resilience in educational contexts. The main objective was to identify the extent to which emotional and cognitive coping predict teachers’ perceived autonomy and their capacity for self-directed decision-making in stressful situations. A quantitative, cross-sectional corre...

Geological time is one of the most conceptually demanding topics in science education due to its abstract nature and vast temporal scales, often leading to misconceptions and disengagement among younger students. Traditional teaching methods, typically expository and teacher-centred, have shown limited effectiveness in promoting meaningful learning in this domain. In response, this action research explored the potential of Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), supported using concept maps and formative feedback tools, to ...

The article is devoted to the scientific and theoretical justification of incorporating environmental education as a criterion in the accreditation of educational programs for professional training of prospective lecturers in the institutions of higher education within the quality management system. Environmental education has been considered a key element in the development of lecturers’ competencies necessary for upbringing an environmentally conscious generation in the context of sustainable development and t...

The canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) is a globally endemic syndrome involving multiple viral and bacterial pathogens. It is characterized by the abrupt onset of a dry cough, often intense, sometimes accompanied by expectoration and nasal-ocular discharge. CIRDC can affect dogs of all ages and is typically prevalent in environments where large numbers of dogs are housed together (such as kennels or boarding facilities) or in locations where dog shows and training classes are conducted. This stu...

Sustainability reporting requires organizations to collect, verify and communicate environmental information with a high degree of accuracy. This study examines ESG reporting as a managerial competence and analyses how artificial intelligence supports transparency in environmental data interpretation. A structured search in Scopus and Web of Science identified 368 publications. The literature shows variation in the quality of environmental disclosures and increasing use of AI tools such as natural language process...

To be careful about how to prepare a new research project can be considered as a self-evident feature of any scientific activity. Nevertheless, the accelerating technological development for how to identify and handle research data has created both new possibilities and challenges in the digital society. Additionally, the boom created by access to applications utilizing generative artificial intelligence has also waken interest among researchers. This development has led to more detailed regulations of technology ...

One of the key factors determining the success of preschool education is the quality of the teaching staff. Preschool teachers (PTs) play a significant role in developing children’s cognitive and academic skills, resilience, social skills, positive self-image, and overall well-being during their first years of life prior entering to school. The main goal of this study was to examine the perceptions of PTs recognized for their excellence as educational leaders, regarding the characteristics of exemplary PTs as ed...

This study reports an exploratory experiment at the intersection of painting, music, and cognitive science, examining whether multimodal creative exercises can enhance students’ focus. In a context of pervasive digital stimulation and shrinking attention spans, improving sustained concentration remains central to artistic practice and learning. Although music has been widely studied in relation to flow and cognition, painting has received comparatively less empirical attention outside therapeutic domains. Across...

This study introduces an experimental approach to integrating artificial intelligence into early-stage architectural education. Within the Study of Form and Representation course, first-year students generated images from textual prompts using AI tools, then reinterpreted them through 2D renderings and collaborative 3D model construction. The process encouraged creativity, critical thinking, aesthetic judgment, and the transformation of digital concepts into tangible forms. The paper situates this practice in the ...

The aim of this paper is to conduct a psychological analysis on Franz Kafka (1883-1924), an eminent figure of the 20th century, known for his disturbing and dreamlike works. This study takes its place in the current landscape of Kafka studies, which often focus on philosophical or sociological interpretations, by proposing a novel psychological perspective on his creativity. The Bohemian writer’s creative and literary thinking will be analysed and the short story Absent-minded Window-gazing from Contemplation (1...

Advances in information and communication technologies are driving digitalization worldwide and expanding the understanding of globalization. In this context, European countries have launched the Digital Decade initiative to ensure that all aspects of technology and innovation benefit people by 2030. Meanwhile, growing environmental challenges and increasing regulatory obligations, such as sustainability reporting, are reshaping business practices. As a result, sustainability communication is emerging as a tool fo...

This paper examines the embodied dimension of gesture and movement in painting through an interdisciplinary dialogue between artistic practice and neuroaesthetics. It explores how brushstrokes, textures, and compositional rhythms convey the artist’s presence and elicit embodied and affective responses from viewers. While painting remains a static medium, its gestural qualities evoke sensations of motion and resonance within the observer’s body. Methodologically, the study adopts a qualitative and phenomenologi...

The paradox of places that are beautiful but have been the background of negative events and sorrowful tragedies have intrigued artists through the ages. The author wants to reflect on his experience as a professor working on a research project in Iceland using photography and filming with drones. The setting is the beautiful south-coast of Iceland where many tragic disasters have happened in the 17th to 19th centuries when seamen drowned in open boats rowing to fish. There are famous examples of this dialectic na...

The current turbulent development in the real estate market, not only in Slovakia but throughout Europe, is caused by several crises that have a global impact and partially resemble the situation in the market 15 years ago. One factor that negatively affects the real estate market in Slovakia is the lack of residential real estate. In the long term, the demand for housing significantly exceeds the supply of apartments. This article analyzes the prices of real estate intended for housing in Slovakia. It defines eco...

The aim of this paper is to investigate whether educational apps that utilize Artificial Intelligence can help students with specific learning difficulties to facilitate English language learning. The interest for this research stems from our experiences in teaching English as foreign language in learning environments where students, particularly those with learning impairments, manifested several difficulties during the acquisition process, therefore we conducted this investigation in order to explore whether AI ...

The purpose of this article is to research to what extent teachers of English as role models could exert influence on the process through which Italian undergraduate students tend to attribute their success in learning English as a foreign language. The trigger for this investigation comes from articles of TESOL that we read when we were studying for the MA in Applied Linguistics in the UK. This study was conducted at the University of Malta and the data gathering process consists of a quantitative approach throug...

The agricultural sector is under severe pressure due to climate change, which affects crop yields, water availability, and the overall sustainability of food systems. Within this context, also the wine sector faces growing challenges from climate change, calling for both adaptation and mitigation strategies and increasing interest in solutions such as New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). These techniques accelerate natural adaptation processes in grapevines and enable the development of pathogen- and climate-resilient v...

In the contemporary digital era, social networks have gained a considerable degree of influence over various aspects of socialization, information processing, and decision-making processes, including the career orientation of young individuals. This study investigates the impact of the TikTok platform on the development of career preferences among high school students. The present study aims to identify the digital consumption habits of students, the types of content they watch, and their perceptions of TikTok's r...

Hypoxic chambers represent a significant advancement in simulating high-altitude conditions for athletic training, medical therapy, and physiological adaptation. Originating from HVAC technology, these controlled environments reduce oxygen concentration or atmospheric pressure to replicate elevations up to 6,500 meters, enabling users to train or adapt without leaving sea level. This paper outlines the physiological basis of hypoxia—oxygen deprivation in tissues—and explores its applications, including hypoxic...

This study aims to trace the ideological transformation from the idea of reforms and autonomy for Armenia to the creation of an independent state, spanning approximately 40 years - from the internationalization of the Armenian Question in 1878 to the signing of the Treaty of SГЁvres in 1920. The research was conducted through the study and analysis of scientific literature, archival materials, published documents, as well as the memoirs of contemporaries. The research materials were covered using the historical-co...

This scientific study pays detailed attention to the significance and effectiveness of implementing interdisciplinary connections in geography and history teaching. In the modern education system, which emphasizes a holistic understanding of the world, as well as the integration of knowledge from different disciplines, it is of key importance for the formation of complex skills in students. The scientific article analyzes the main theoretical propositions and empirical data on the benefits of implementing an inter...

The cave sanctuary of St. Michael of Tancia is a natural cave located at a strategic point along a major road between the Lombard dukedom of Spoleto and Rome. The sanctuary has been the subject of multidisciplinary research within the framework of the Italian FIRB Project (2012–17). This research included a 3D survey to create a comprehensive 3D representation of the cave and its surroundings. This methodology enabled the delineation of surfaces, including frescoed plaster and incised elements associated with th...

As global entities encounter increasing demands to reconcile economic goals with environmental and social responsibilities, the integration of sustainability accounting and artificial intelligence (AI) provides a scientific framework for enhancing ESG performance. This paper explores the role of AI-enhanced sustainability accounting as a crucial instrument for measuring, analyzing, and improving the effects of organizations on ecological and social systems. By leveraging AI's computational strengths - such as pred...

Urban environments are at the forefront of climate change impacts, making airflow simulation a key tool for shaping resilient and sustainable cities. This research investigates the integration of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations into architectural and urban design workflows. The study aims to connect architectural and planning processes with CFD-based analysis of urban airflow. Simulating wind patterns, ventilation, and pollutant dispersion in dense urban environments provides valuable insights for a...

The article examines the transformation of the value of Niko Pirosmani's paintings over time in the economic and cultural context of the art market. The analysis shows how the value and price of the artist's paintings changed between 1900 and 2025, from zero value to high international premium levels. The research methodology uses the Bloomberg database. In relation to time, the price index, secondary sales index, and hedonic price index are analyzed. A comparative analysis is conducted with Basquiat’s and Frida...

This paper explores the duality between matter and energy, understood simultaneously as physical and imaterial, visible and invisible. These dimensions are examined conceptually and artistically through the intersection of art with chemistry, plant neurobiology and anthropology. Natural elements, such as minerals and plants are mobilized to stimulate a (re)awakening to the forces that have shaped, and continue to shape, our planet. Through them, natural and artificial phenomena including temperature, humidity, vis...

The title of the following essay was inspired by the first English written monograph about the personality of Milan Kundera which has the same subtitle “A Voice from Central Europe”. ?1? Critical vision of Europe in the second half of the last century in Kundera’s novels and essays is generally known. Ivan Wernisch (born 1942) is internationally less famous than Kundera, because he did not emigrate after the Soviet invasion to Czechoslovakia in 1968, he published mostly in samizdat and began to be highly app...

This article explores a significant cartographic achievement by John Amos Comenius, his map of Moravia that extends beyond the realm of education. Initially, the article will discuss the creator of the map, his life, sources of inspiration, educational contributions, and his significance for Moravia, where he was born, as well as the reasons for his exile. After that, we will focus on the significance of Comenius’s Map of Moravia. We will examine the historical background of the creation of the map in the 17th c...

This paper aims to provide a detailed analysis of the issues related to full employment versus unemployment.Keynes wrote in an era marked by mass unemployment, degradation, and suffering on an incredible scale.A reasonable person could have argued for the failure of capitalism, reaching the conclusion that only major institutional changes-perhaps the nationalization of the means of production-could restore economic health.In fact, many economists came to this conclusion:a large number of British and American intel...

The article is structured back three tomorrow sections . The first divide examines the role of wife within Jewish marriage , alongside various questions that are inseparable from her status in Judaism — such as social life , gender equality , and polygamy . The second divide addresses the institution of marriage in Judaism , including the wedding ceremony Itself and a range of practical issues that May Aris during and after the event. These include matters such as ketubah and divorce . In the final section , the...

This article reconstructs the concept of rationality within the context of postwar experience, where the subject faces epistemic injustice, moral instability, and hermeneutic exclusion. It critically examines the limitations of instrumental and procedural models of rationality under conditions of disrupted norms and fragmented meaning, and proposes an alternative framework — axiological rationality — grounded in the subject’s internal moral discernment rather than external normative systems. The study draws ...

Food policy has gained growing attention in both academic research and local governance, driven by the global movement toward more sustainable food systems, which promotes a systemic and holistic approach integrating multiple scales and actors in the food system. The study advances through an in-depth review of the literature on governance within the field of local food policies, with a particular focus on innovative strategies that may guide territories toward a sustainable transition. Specially, this paper aims,...

Objectives: Many studies draw attention to the negative consequences of the pandemic or lockdown on the well-being and lifestyle of different population groups. This study analyzes whether some changes occurred in physical activity during three periods – before the pandemic, during the lockdown, and at present in Slovak older adults. We also investigated whether individual weight changed after the pandemic. Methods: The study has a cross-sectional design. We collected 436 questionnaires from older adults (60+) l...

The present study is a part of a large-scale survey and analysis of the actual state of digitalization in Bulgarian education, conducted within the framework of project SUMMIT BG-RRP-2.004-0008, funded by the EU through NextGenerationEU. The primary aim of the Project is to determine the level, developmental potential, and existing gaps in the digital competences of Bulgarian teachers, whose role is crucial in preparing contemporary generations living in the digital era. In this context, the study examines the out...

The history of Iceland is characterised by numerous adversities, including natural and maritime disasters, climate-related calamities, crop failures, epidemics, poverty, and other catastrophes. Extensive literature exists on maritime disasters along Iceland’s coasts, particularly major shipwrecks and offshore disasters, which often focus on the sequence of events and the fate of those who survived or perished in their struggle against the sea. Less scholarly attention has been devoted to the impact of such disas...

In this paper, we present a comparative review of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) methods used in the selection of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. ERP selection is inherently complex and involves multiple organizational and technical factors that must be evaluated simultaneously. MCDA methods provide a structured framework to support such decisions by handling diverse and sometimes conflicting evaluation criteria. Our study focuses on four widely recognized MCDA methods (AHP, ANP, TOPSIS, ELECT...

Central state administration entities implement public administration functions at the territorial level through territorial state administration entities, which constitute a distinct component of the public administration system. This level is crucial as it directly ensures the provision of administrative and public services to individuals within the administrative units of the Republic of Lithuania, thereby serving the public interest. This article aims to analyse the organisational model of territorial state ad...

The aim of the paper is to consider the ‘modern motet style’ on the examples from contemporary Warsaw’s composers output. I explore the above features in connection with the vocal pieces by Warsaw’s 21st century composer Dariusz Przybylski. His sacral and religious music gained the renown around the world. The prestigious ensembles form Europe perform his music. Based on Polish contemporary vocal sacral music I distinguish the phenomena which I call ‘modern motet style’ (which is my own research propos...

Concealment behavior involves complex cognitive and emotional processes that can be quantified using electroencephalography (EEG). This study investigates neural differences between states of sincerity and lying in 39 participants, using the Unicorn Hybrid Black system (8 sensors). EEG data were filtered, normalized and statistically analyzed in SPSS. Paired t-tests revealed significant increases in beta and gamma power in frontal (Fz), central (Cz, C4) and parietal (Pz) regions during lying. These patterns sugges...

When confronted with an ambiguous abstract painting, individuals may initially experience subtle negative emotions such as confusion or uncertainty. However, once such negative emotions are resolved, a sense of interest that fosters positive emotions can arise. Contemporary psychological accounts of aesthetic experience propose that the formation of aesthetic experience entails an interaction between rapid and deliberative processing stages. However, direct empirical support for this hypothesis remains limited and...

Medical imaging plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous conditions, allowing physicians to gain insights into the anatomical structures and physiological processes of the body. With the advancement of technology, the need for efficient methods of storing, processing, and analyzing medical images has become increasingly important. The NIfTI (Neuroimaging Informatics Technology Initiative) format has emerged as a standard way of representing image data, particularly in neuroimaging. This arti...

One of the oldest manifestations of the human being is singing. Along with the evolution of civilizations, musical instruments began to appear, having diversified and developed over time. From the earliest musical performance practices in various contexts and at different moments of the human life, to the grandiose concerts, recitals and opera performances in the world's most prestigious concert halls, using the most advanced instruments and techniques, the phenomenon of music performance has followed a complex pa...

Romania features an extensive wine tradition and culinary culture, presenting substantial potential for the advancement of wine and gourmet tourism. The country's viticultural surfaces are varied, with eight wine regions spanning three EU-designated growing areas. Notwithstanding structural limitations, Romania possesses significant potential for high-quality wine production. Wine tourism, while still in a developing phase relative to other European nations, exhibits potential for expansion, especially in areas su...

After an older documentation, which led to the sketching of electoral developments for (more than) seven centuries, we have delved deeper into the issue, at the level of local elections. Thus, starting from the medieval era – more precisely, from the 15th century – we have information, it is true, incomplete, regarding the designation of local leaders. Thus, based on both documents and statistical and fiscal records, we can cover this interval (more precisely, the 14th-18th centuries) with information regardin...

This study examines the interaction between personality traits, social skills and inclusive teaching practices in Romanian primary classrooms. Personality profiles were measured using the age-adapted Big Five Inventory for Children (BFI-C), while social competence was assessed with the Social Skills Rating System (SSRS). Inclusive classroom practices differentiated instruction, emotional support and collaborative routines were evaluated through a structured teacher questionnaire. The mixed-methods design included ...

In recent years, early childhood education has become a central priority in the reform of the Romanian pre-university education system, emphasizing the critical importance of intervention from birth or even prenatally. National educational policies have increasingly focused on improving early education quality, addressing the initial and continuous training of educators, caregivers, and school counselors, as well as on preventive strategies for challenges that might hinder later school integration. Legislative cha...