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This work investigates autism through a sociological lens, emphasizing the need to understand and embrace neurodiversity in contemporary society. Exploring microsociological theories, the study highlights the significant impact of daily interactions and stigmatization on individuals with autism, focusing on how these experiences shape social identity. The paper evaluates traditional approaches that interpret autism in terms of deficiencies, promoting a perspective that values the individual experiences of autistic...

This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of post-pandemic innovation, utilizing data from the Web of Science database and Biblioshiny from bibliometrix R package. Analyzing 712 documents spanning the years 2020 to 2023, this study aims to identify trends, themes, and impactful contributions in the field of post-pandemic innovation. Key themes identified include the impact of innovation on performance, management strategies, health outcomes, and technological advancements. The most frequent words found in the an...

The article explores how the 7Cs framework, a student-centric approach and a new learning paradigm, can foster language proficiency, cultural understanding, and interdisciplinary collaboration in professional English learning among university students in English for Specific Purposes (ESP). In this study, the „JobLab approach“ was used to simulate real-world tasks tailored to the specific needs of graduates, meeting the demands of the 21st century. The approach’s seven key elements, content, context, communi...

The paper addresses the impact of smart grids on the energy sector and personal rights. Renewable conversion of the energy cycle has been deemed insufficient over time, and the production perspective has been complemented by innovation and research that have changed the transition process, which now also involves the digitization of the entire electricity system. Sustainable development is also technological, incorporating both the energy transition and the digital transition, aimed at creating an efficient electr...

Innovation and economic growth depend on entrepreneurial potential, which is fostered by a multimodal strategy that includes risk acceptance, education, resource accessibility, and supportive environments. The literature emphasizes how important training approaches, exercises, and critical phases of entrepreneurship are as success factors. The provision of mentorship, networking opportunities, and financial assistance are essential components in the encouragement of entrepreneurial pursuits, as they cultivate a me...

This article explores the historical evolution of student-centered learning, focusing on its relevance and implications for self-directed learning in higher education. The goal of the article is to trace the development of student-centered pedagogy examining its theoretical foundations and chronological development. Methodologically, a comprehensive scientific literary review was conducted, including theoretical foundations and empirical research, and an analysis was conducted. Analysis of the problem identifies a...

The purpose of the study is to conceptualize the conceptual dimensions of the international experience of the impact of ICT on education in the context of digital development. While researching this article, we used the following scientific research methods: axiological, systemic, synergistic, and Agile methods, which allowed us to comprehensively study the impact of ICT on education. The concepts of the impact of ICT on international education, based on effective methods of digital learning, are analyzed. The int...

The policy imposed by the authorities in Romania from the moment of transitioning to the communist regime (1947), followed the Soviet model, which was based on the materialist-atheist ideology, however adapted to Romanian society. The repercussions were multiple, among them including the suppression of free expression of religious sentiment. In this context were most of the cults in Romania, among which the Orthodox Church. Predominant in Romania, this Church suffered greatly from the communist regime, which perse...

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...

Cultural journalism is a sub-field of journalism characterized by specific knowledge and education required from the journalists working as both reporters and reviewers and often close interaction with arts and cultural industries. The importance of cultural journalism lies in its role of providing for society a self-reflective discourse describing values and modeling patterns of behaviour and thought through journalistic practices such as reporting and reviewing on everyday culture and arts. However, the role of ...

Couples, like individuals, are experiencing social acceptance or rejection during different stages of their relational life. In addition, intimate couples can benefit of the tangible and emotional support that they are likely to need, especially when confronted by stress. Social networks create both opportunities and constraints for people in terms of accessing and using resources in the process of forming and developing a romantic relationship. The study examines the role of personal first impressions and feedbac...

The study examines the impact of innovative Project-based learning (PBL) on enhancing the graduate English language learning approach called „JobLab“ at the University of Zilina, Slovakia. The paper explores the efficacy of integrating JobLab’s project-based approach into the learning framework to enhance graduate students’ verbal creativity and presentation proficiency. Forty-four graduates were divided into an experimental group (N=22) with project-based training and a control group (N=22) with conventio...

This paper undertakes a critical analysis of five key evaluations conducted by UNICEF during the period of 2018-2023, with a specific focus on gender and inclusivity. The study aims to assess how effectively gender and inclusivity considerations have been integrated and addressed in these evaluations, contributing to the broader discourse on equitable and inclusive development practices, in Lesotho. The methodology involves a detailed examination of the selected evaluation reports. This approach enables an indepth...

Protection of children is guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia and special protection is guaranteed to particularly vulnerable groups of children – children with disabilities, socially neglected children, orphans and minors neglected by their parents. According to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Art. 18 para 1) parents are primarily responsible for the development, growth, upbringing and protection of the child. Additionally, Croatian Family Act prescribes that parents above al...

In Romania, soon-to-be-graduates who aim at joining the corporate world are expected to master English for professional communication in order to make an impact on the hiring committee when they enter the increasingly competitive international labour market. Indisputably, communication skills are in high demand nowadays, in addition to some other essential soft skills such as critical thinking, motivation, mindful listening, empathy or flexibility, among others, which can improve job prospects. ESP students, in ge...

This article explores emerging legal challenges in managing the legacy of digital assets in an increasingly connected world. In the age of technology, assets such as cryptocurrencies, online accounts, software licenses, and digital intellectual property are becoming increasingly relevant in inheritance processes. However, the lack of a clear and unified legislative framework creates difficulties in transferring these assets post-mortem. Heirs often face technological and legal barriers to accessing assets, includi...

Artificial intelligence (AI)’s emergence along with its progressively broader impact on different sectors needs assessment of all effects on achievement of each sustainable development goal (SDG). As AI technology turns to be more prominent in lives of individuals, increasing number of practitioners as well as researchers have underscored importance to integrate AI as one learning content. In spite of recent efforts to develop AI curricula along with guiding frameworks within AI education, every educational oppo...

The stock of the historical tenement houses is the major architectural heritage of Budapest, built largely during the long 19th century, a testimony to a prosperous period in the Hungarian history. These buildings are all unique, yet their massing over an area of 13 km2 forms a unified street and townscape. The purpose of the study is to analyze and create an architectural typology for this important heritage of the Hungarian capital. As main research methods, architectural measurements and GIS-based data gatherin...

Latvian exile literature was formed when a part of Latvian society left homeland, when the country was reoccupied by the Soviet army at the end of the Second World War. Exile society and, accordingly, literature maintained both the dream of restoring independence and returning to the homeland as the goal of the exiles. The independence was regained after 45 years and this makes the concept of return problematic. This motif is one of the essential ones in post-exile literature. This research examines the representa...

Born in 1934 and moved to the Lord in 1982, Father Seraphim Rose carried out his activity against the background of an increasingly fluid world, marked by ideological changes, technological advances and cultural transformations. As a fervent scholar, translator, and ardent monk, Father Seraphim Rose navigated the complexities of modernity, while, passionately advocating for the eternal truths, embedded in Orthodoxy. The text is divided into three sections, each exploring a different aspect of the era. The first se...

Color is not only a matter of visual arts but also of music. It can influence how we feel, how we perceive the world, and even tell a lot about one’s personal artistic style based on their favorite colors choices. Color is also a powerful means of communication. It can signify action, influence mood, and even physiological reactions. Colors can stimulate creativeness and affect productivity. Some experts tells about the powerful red, restful green, emotional yellow, playful orange or intellectual blue. Colors ap...

The final frontier of European transitional energy law must be found in the introduction of a balanced and efficient system of climate and energy justice. The stratification, over time, of multiple rules in European Union law, both soft law and hard law, has, on the one hand, ensured legal certainty and regulation of the various aspects of the matter but, on the other hand, risks increasing litigation between the players in this field exponentially. The significant increase in the number of regulations governing t...

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...

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 repre...

New technologies have made it possible to eliminate geographical barriers, thereby changing the traditional learning model. ICTs support lifelong learning by providing tools that allow for the creation of virtual learning environments through online courses or more informal settings. The purpose of the article is to study the theoretical and practical aspects of information and communication technologies and the conditions for their use in education in the context of Industry 5.0. It is proved that the informatiza...

Innovation and human development are key determinants of social and economic progress. The purpose of the article focused on identifying the relationship between innovation and human development in European Union (EU) countries. In order to achieve the goal, qualitative methods were used by analyzing statistical data, source documents on the European Innovation Scoreboard published annually and the Human Development Index (HDI). A theoretical-cognitive analysis was also conducted. The results of the comparative an...

The article describes the model of the innovation management system, which is to be implemented in a group of enterprises and organizations related to the development of electromobility (hab for electromobility). The author of the article identified a research gap in the bibliography (concerning the weak cooperation of various organizations for the development of electromobility). The research gap identified in the literature prompted the formulation of the research problem, i.e.: “Enterprises and organizations ...

While technical breakthroughs, including the utilization of AI tools, have continuously advanced filmmaking over the years, the leveraging of such tools in the context of creativity and sustainable development has remained elusive and role of AI in fostering sustainable practices aligned with the SDGs remains under-researched. This paper will explore how the AI driven innovations in the film industry have led to the enhancement in creativity and efficacy of the films produced lately while promoting sustainable pra...

Purpose: Establishing the place and importance of the General Principles of Law in the European context, with the connotations they have at the level of the Member States, as well as at the level of other states, in order to establish the indestructible link between them and the rules or norms of fundamental law or only of law private. Starting from the definitions of the General Principles on all the specified levels, the objectives to be achieved for a correct interpretation of the application of the law are to ...

Radicalism and its association with Islam have become a global concern due to the threats it poses to international peace and security. To understand this association and its dynamics, it is important to examine both the factors leading to the rise of radicalism and how it is related to Islam. To counter the radicalism associated with Islam, a comprehensive approach is needed that addresses both the underlying causes of radicalization and distorted interpretations of the religion. Examining the association between...

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 the study, the authors present information from a survey of the Academy of the Police Force in Bratislava, in which members of the police force commented on their awareness of sexology. Basic knowledge of sexology is a necessary condition for investigative work, not only for sexual crimes, but also for many threatening crimes. Results on very well-known survey results in this area. The study is the result of testing during the Special Interrogation Rooms project, and was created thanks to the EU project "Bridge...

The research is aimed at analyzing some special features of transformations in the translation of the titles of authentic scientific articles in the field of ecology. The research methodology includes analysis and synthesis when working with research literature, a method of classification and systematization when working with a corpus of examples, a descriptive method when considering the principles of using translation transformations. As a result of the research, the features of the title as a structural element...

The transition to the market economy and the recalibration of budgets, financial independency and the transfer of responsibility to the local level in the management of social work budgets have caused concerns for the rational spending of money intended for these activities. We are still very far from managing these budgets fairly and efficiently, but the direction is very clear: the money will be little and must be used efficiently. The health and economic crisis that followed should lead to efficiency in the fir...

Many Romanian parents leave their families behind in search of a better life, resulting in thousands of abandoned children. The absence of parents and disrupted attachments adversely affect the socioemotional development of these children, leading to lower psychological well-being. Existing data primarily focus on children and negative aspects and are less known about the effects of parental absence on adolescents’ wellbeing. Purpose: This study aims to examine the psychological well-being of left-behind adolesc...

The demands of the contemporary society revealed the necessity to create a legislative framework that would be able to provide concrete solutions to ensure the balance between professional and private life. To achieve this, it was emphasized at the European Union level that workers ought to gain from suitable policies that would motivate them to keep their jobs or go back to work after carrying out responsibilities imposed by their personal lives, such as being parents or family caregivers. The European Union’s ...

Creating a beverage menu requires a meticulous approach based on a solid understanding of customer preferences, current industry trends and the operational capabilities of the foodservice establishment. Menu presentation should be clear, concise and attractive to facilitate quick understanding of available options and to promote sales. One of the key points emphasized is that beverage menus are not just product listings, but true communication and marketing tools. They must reflect the identity and concept of the ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important in various sectors, including healthcare. One of the key areas where AI can significantly improve patient care and hospital efficiency is hospital logistics management. [1], [2] This paper presents the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to support the strategic management of logistics infrastructure; operational management for hospital supply planning; and operational improvement i.e.: logistics process flows. The paper uses a monographic resea...

This study analysis object digital traces and their influence on the content of modern Criminalistics and the Privacy of individuals. The broad in context and highlight the purpose both of the objects can by useful for better understanding those partly new phenomena in modern live. Basis of the study is to analyze different aspects of the digital traces, including its creation, collection and use. Very complicated is in actual law regulation to correctly capture the balance between the freedom to use information, ...

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...

The aim of this study was to research the relationship between depression, stress and some risky behaviors, i.e. the use of alcohol, marijuana and problematic Internet use (PIU) during the Covid-19 pandemic among students of the University of Zagreb. The research was conducted during July, 2022. The final sample consisted of 112 participants who met the criteria for inclusion in the sample, 97 were female, 13 male and 2 undetermined. The questionnaire consisted of The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (modified...

The article aims to present some of the legends surrounding precious metals and precious stones, followed by legal aspects and a brief historical overview and concluding with the fascination that precious metals and stones have for people. Precious metals and precious stones function as a signal of a person’s high social status in society. Thus, they are the insignia of powerful people; the vehicle by which a person can climb the social ladder. Precious metals and precious stones, because of their aesthetic, dis...

The purpose of the research is the improvement of the socio-perceptive skills of the teachers for the correlation of the study and understanding of students’ musical abilities. For the achievement of the set of goal, the general scientific methodological approaches (systemic, competent) and the research methods as abstract-logical, analysis and synthesis have been used to study, to generalize and to systematize the obtained information with the purpose of the comparison of the different views of the scientists o...

With the fall of the communist regime and Romania’s accession to the European Union, international migration of Romanians has increased. Romania is one of the countries with the most intense migration from Eastern Europe to Western Europe, significantly impacting both the Romanian society and destination countries. Although this social phenomenon has been studied from various perspectives, the present research aims to examine in depth the lives and experiences of those who have chosen to emigrate: the reasons fo...

The Napoleonic Era is a complex and exceptional period in the history of Europe and the world. The leader Napoleon Bonaparte has left an ambiguous legacy, still the result of studies and research. In this article we make a comprehensive assessment of the entire period, from the Consulate stage to the rise and fall of the Empire. Thus, we enter the political, economic, social and mentality terrain of one of the most outstanding temporal spaces in the origins of Contemporary History. The task of writing about the Na...

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...

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 present study starts from the broad context of the recent legislative changes introduced by the entry into force of Law no. 140/2022 regarding some protection measures for people with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, a law that amended and supplemented the provisions of the Civil Code and the Code of Civil Procedure in the matter of the protection of natural persons. The normative act modified these measures in a more nuanced and comprehensive manner, by referring also to European and international ...

Mass-media has always been a place where many types of actions and changes materialize. In regard to nutritional habits, they have been quite destabilized lately and many people choose to eat unhealthy foods and products without taking into account much of the consequences that accompany this type of eating behavior. We would like to highlight the role of mass-media when it comes to creating nutritional habits and putting the impact of mass-media into perspective. For example, many children and teens alike follow ...

The problem of lack of motivation is considered one of the most urgent problems for organizations because not only an increase in the social and creative activity of employees but also the success of the organization depends on the creation and application of a successful motivation system. There are several methods of motivating employees, but in each specific situation, the most proper methods of motivating employees should be applied so that the employees work efficiently. Human motivation is primarily based on...