Browse

Public open spaces (POS) in Serbia’s inherited multi-family housing estates, largely built during the socialist period, are often degraded and fail to meet residents’ needs in the transformed urban environment of post-socialist cities. Although planning laws mandate public hearings, citizen participation remains largely procedural and limited to the planning stage. This study examines four examples from cities of varying sizes and institutional capacities - Belgrade, Niš, and Bor, to explore how citizen engagement...

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...

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...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the demographic determinants on three groups of countries: the European Tigers, the Asian Tigers and the Asian Cubs during the period 2000-2023. The European Tigers are Ireland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The Asian Tigers are Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan. The Asian Cubs are Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The considered demographic determinants are the age dependency, the birth rate, the death rate, the fertility rate, ...

The rocky landscapes of central Sicily show a long-standing tradition of using carved spaces for funerary, residential, productive and religious purposes. This study presents the initial results of a multidisciplinary study of a key area in north-eastern central Sicily, where rock-cut habitats meet major historical routes. The research explores settlement dynamics, Byzantine and Greek influences, Italo-Greek monasticism, and Norman reorganization. It examines rock-cut churches and frontier landscapes, as well as t...

The paper examines the spread of the extensive trade margin of the three Baltic countries: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia after the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990s. We use the gravity modelling technique including 3 countries of origin, more than 150 countries of destination and a large number of products to empirically estimate which factors were the most important for the spread of the number of export markets in these countries. For our econometric analyzes we take the main gravity model variables, suc...

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 the...

This paper investigates the role and evolution of Anglicisms in Romanian intelligence discourse, focusing on their linguistic adaptation and operational significance. The research is grounded in a lexicographic project initiated with the publication of a bilingual English–Romanian intelligence dictionary and currently expanded through the development of a second, annotated dictionary offering semantic, contextual, and functional explanations. These resources serve as both corpus and analytical framework for identi...

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...

Contemporary society, marked by axiological instability, cultural conformity and growing social pressures, needs a repositioning on the moral values axis, in which character education is an essential factor of moral and personal resilience of the young people of generations Z and Alpha, born in the era of digital technology, high-speed internet, artificial intelligence, digital assistants and augmented reality. The article analyzes the formative role of character in young people's ability to resist the destructive...

Our study analyses the representation of childhood in the works of art by Marc Chagall, Jean Dubuffet and Gian Carlo Riccardi, highlighting how, despite their different styles and approaches, all three artists used this theme for a profound iconographic and psychological exploration. This theme is present in the expressive research of numerous artists who have captured the immediacy, nostalgia and carefreeness of the world of childhood. The methodology is based on the principles of Art and Literature Psychology, w...

Artificial intelligence and robotic technologies are increasingly reshaping modern healthcare, introducing new possibilities for diagnostics, patient support, and hospital operations. This paper examines the current applications and future directions of AI and robotics in medical care, with particular attention to their impact on patient–caregiver relationships and clinical workflows. The growing pressure on healthcare systems, driven by rising patient numbers, workforce shortages, and limited resources, highlight...

This practice-led, design-based research presents the development and early evaluation of "Anya and a Thousand Fish," a bilingual (Russian-English) picture book with a digital and printable resource ecosystem. The research explores how a bilingual picture-book ecosystem may create conditions supportive of cultural sustainability and socio-emotional engagement within bilingual family contexts. Art, narrative, and digital scaffolding support cross-language literacy and facilitate reflective dialogue. Methods include...

The article examines ecological competence as an integrated ability that combines knowledge about living nature, practical skills, a value-based attitude towards the environment, and is aimed at solving environmental problems and promoting sustainable development ideas in society. The methodological basis of the study is grounded in a combination of several approaches: a systemic approach, which provided a holistic analysis of the interrelationships between the components of the educational process and project act...

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...

This study investigates the metaphor of the wall in the Hebrew Bible as a complex theological and anthropological symbol, deeply rooted in the cultural framework of the ancient Near East. Walls are not merely defensive structures, but markers of sacred space, social identity, moral boundaries, and divine presence. Drawing on key biblical texts such as Joshua 6, Nehemiah 2-6, Isaiah 26, Ezekiel 13, and Zechariah 2, the paper explores how walls function both as instruments of divine protection and as expressions of ...

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...

Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) is redefining both the creation of art and the interpretation of cultural heritage. In this paper, we conceptualise AI in a dual role: (1) Art Historian, using AI to reconstruct, reimagine, and annotate historical artworks; and (2) Artist, using AI to produce novel machine-native aesthetics that challenge traditional notions of style and authorship. We review recent advances in diffusion models, neural style transfer, and vision–language systems that enable these capabil...

In the context of rising university dropout rates in Romania, this study investigates how emotional and motivational characteristics differentiate student profiles associated with different levels of dropout intention. The main objective was to identify distinct psychological profiles based on neuroticism, fear of failure, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation and amotivation, as well as to analyse the relationship between these and dropout intention. The sample consisted of 107 Romanian students who complete...

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...

The purpose of the present article is to offer an in-depth analysis of the narrative techniques that Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt used in order to underline the deep transformations through which the main character, Oscar, a ten-year-old boy who suffers from leukemia, has to face on his journey towards his own death, also making comparisons with another literary work that has cancer as an essential element of the narrative composition: "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green. Moreover, we believe that a major part of this...

This paper examines how chaos and order interact across evolutionary and cellular biology and the visual arts, proposing that creativity in both natural and artistic systems emerges from their dynamic tension. It presents a collaborative project in which a robotic drawing machine and a human painter co-created artworks, representing structured and unpredictable processes respectively. By comparing biological mechanisms such as mutation and repair with compositional strategies in visual art, the study positions cha...

This paper investigates potential military and security threats to Georgia originating from the Russian Federation, with a focus on the Adjara region, in the context of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The study aims to identify the channels through which these threats may materialize and to evaluate their implications for national and regional security. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including document and content analysis, literature review, and examination of reports from research institutions and govern...

This paper addresses the interface between neuroscience and its prospective applications within the domain of human resources (HR). Given the escalating prominence of digital platforms in contemporary recruitment, comprehending how users perceive and process online job-related content is increasingly pivotal for optimising recruitment strategies. The present study aims to scrutinise the visual attention of prospective job applicants as they engage with employers' websites. This paper sets out the findings of a stu...

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...

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...

This paper investigates the enarees, a group of Scythian diviners described by ancient authors as „effeminate” or androgynous men afflicted by a „female disease” sent by Aphrodite-Argimpasa. Drawing on Herodotus, Pseudo-Hippocrates, and other classical sources, as well as comparative evidence from Near Eastern and Indo-Iranian cults, the study examines the religious and symbolic significance of this phenomenon. Rather than a physiological condition, the enarees’ feminization is interpreted as a form of sacred tran...

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 appreciat...

This study examines the theme of silence in the Hebrew canonical texts, understood as a rupture in communication between God and humanity, manifested both as divine silence and human inability to hear. Beginning with the Genesis narrative, the acquisition of the “knowledge of good and evil” triggers shame, fear, and exile from Paradise, marking the onset of God’s silence. The research critically analyzes key biblical passages highlighting this dialectic of unheard voices: the silent God and the suffering, unheard ...

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 Bucharest Pinacotheque has become the foremost repository of Romanian artistic heritage, documenting national artistic developments from the mid-19th century to the present day. Alongside its extensive Romanian holdings, the institution also preserves a smaller but significant collection of European art, comprising over fifty works by foreign artists dating from the 17th to the early 20th century. The aim of this research is to analyze the European art collection donated by Ioan I. Movila, with particular atte...

This study evaluates the use of CalcPad, a free and open source computational tool, in civil engineering education. The aim was to examine its influence on students’ understanding of engineering concepts and their problem-solving efficiency. CalcPad provides transparent symbolic and numerical calculations, automatic formatting, and professional report generation, making it suitable for courses that require structured mathematical reasoning. A survey was conducted among 35 undergraduate and graduate students who us...

While remittances are well-studied economically, their demographic impact on fertility remains neglected. This paper examines how global remittance flows shape fertility dynamics and contribute to the economic and development dimension of demographic globalization. We conduct a bibliometric and co-keyword analysis of 32 peer-reviewed studies covering publications up to 2025 indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, mapping thematic clusters, country participation and co-citation networks. Five clusters are id...

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 tra...

In the era of digital interconnectedness, the proliferation of deep fake technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), has emerged as a pressing concern, particularly on social media platforms. This bibliometric review undertakes a comprehensive exploration of AI-generated deep fakes, drawing insights from an analysis of 99 articles sourced from the ISI Web of Science database. The study examines the challenges and complexities associated with the creation and dissemination of deepfakes. Moreover, the revie...

We are living in a time of rapid technological advancement, and language learning is not immune to these changes. Educational systems must transform to keep pace with the evolving world, as physical classrooms are becoming less essential while virtual environments provide a wide variety of options. Distance education is expanding rapidly, and a key topic of academic debate is the distinction between synchronous learning, which is limited by time but can take place anywhere, and asynchronous learning, which offers ...

This study explores the role of digital upskilling in enhancing SMEs competitiveness in the Eastern Partnership countries, focusing on Moldova and Armenia. Based on 616 adult learner and 106 SME survey responses, the research highlights a major digital skills gap. While over 70% of SME respondents report difficulty hiring staff with practical digital competencies (digital marketing, digital content creation, graphic design, e-project management, digital learning, digital development and literacy), many adult learn...

The study analyzes television advertising discourse in Slovakia from the perspective of pragmalinguistics. The theoretical framework draws on and further advances previous research on advertising discourse. The advertisements are subjected to content analysis and narrative discourse analysis. The aim of these analyses is to reveal the occurrence and frequency of indirect nominations, which are strategically employed within advertising discourse. The advertising language plan includes functional collocations, which...

The reign of Alexandru Ioan Cuza (1859–1866) marked the onset of profound political, social, and ecclesiastical transformations within the Romanian Principalities, characterized by accelerated modernization and Westernization, as well as a deliberate transfer of power from Church to state. These measures will have a direct impact on Church culture, including musical culture. The early decades of the 20th century continued this process of Westernization in Romanian church music, amidst a gradual erosion of the oral...

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...

The purpose of this study is to provide a deep and original view of the subject of the Great Spanish Navy and the men who surrounded it in the 18th century, stopping as a culmination at the Emancipation of the United States. The navies of France and Great Britain will also be involved in this. All of this in order to analyse, among other topics, the protonationalisation of Spain in the last third of the 18th century through the Navy or the mentality of the naval officers at that time. For the first part of the tex...

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 ...

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...

The aim of this study is to offer some psychological reflections on the work of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, physician and renowned writer, one of the leading figures in European theatre at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Our work will, which draws on the Fusco method, focus in particular on the short story Fat and Thin, first published in 1883 and followed by a second version published in 1886, analysing how the themes of loneliness and alienation, recurrent throughout Chekhov’s work, reflect the human and s...

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 disaste...

This paper analyses the representation of Slovak women in Czech cinema from the interwar period to the present, with a particular focus on transformations after the 1993 dissolution of Czechoslovakia. Combining comparative imagology with feminist film theory and postcolonial perspectives, the study traces recurring imagotypes - from the folklorized, natural girl of the 1930s and the implicitly “Slovak” heroines of the New Wave, through the eroticized figures of the Normalization era, to the explicitly Slovak migra...

This article examines the perceptions of young people from urban and rural areas regarding energy transition and sustainable community development, focusing on the use of photovoltaic panels and electric vehicles. The study, based on survey data from 232 respondents aged between 18 and 34, aims to identify the social, economic and territorial factors influencing the ecological attitudes and behaviors of youth. The research employs an innovative mixed-method sociological approach, combining descriptive statistical ...

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 a...

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 on ins...

This study explores the evolution of musical improvisation and variation across European musical history, analyzing stylistic, aesthetic, and methodological dimensions from Antiquity to the 20th century. Improvisation, as an integral aspect of musical creation, has its origins in the Hellenic modal system and Pythagorean numerical theories, which influenced liturgical music in both the Eastern and Western traditions. The research examines developments during the Medieval period, including the emergence of polyphon...