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Legal and policy provisions for protecting energy and telecommunication infrastructure against hazards: comparison between Sri Lanka and other countries
Authors:   University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Randeniya M. , Palliyaguru R. ,   University of Vocational Technology, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, Amaratunga D. ,   University of Huddersfield, UK
Published: August 2023

In the recent years, Sri Lanka’s focus on its infrastructure has grown due to its significance to the country’s economy, security, and quality of life. A resilient critical infrastructure system is crucial in reducing the impact of natural and human induced risks and weaknesses. In this context, comprehensive knowledge of a nation’s legal and policy framework would be of great assistance in building pathways towards strengthening the resilience of critical infrastructure systems. Concerning the need, this study aims to assess the ability of the existing legal and policy framework for complex, interdependent infrastructure systems in Sri Lanka to protect its energy and telecommunication infrastructure against natural and human-induced hazards. The objectives of the study include: (1) determining the existing legal and policy framework for energy, telecommunication infrastructure in Sri Lanka; and (2) comparing the legal and policy provisions for protecting these infrastructures against hazards in Sri Lanka with the international context. The study involved a comprehensive literature synthesis to understand the scope of critical infrastructure in the global context. Further, preliminary interviews were conducted to obtain the direction for the identification of the existing legal and policy framework related to the infrastructure sectors in Sri Lanka. Finally, the study examined the available provisions in the framework, alongside a desk study, to assess their effectiveness in safeguarding critical infrastructure. A comparison between Sri Lanka and the international context highlighted significant gaps in the legal and policy framework, particularly in terms of protecting the nation's infrastructure.
Potential use of digital twin for construction progress monitoring
Authors:   TECORA Construction (Pvt) Limited, Sri Lanka, Amirthavarshan K. , Gallage S.D. , Costa M.D.D. ,   Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Eranga B.A.I. Eranga
Published: August 2023

The digital twin (DT) presents an opportunity for the integration of the physical world into the digital world. DT technology has the potential to transform the construction industry and respond to some of its challenges. In conventional construction projects, progress is largely monitored by direct observation and measurement which suffers from numerous challenges, including low productivity, blunders, and poor technology advancements. Concerns are now being raised about integrating technology for autonomously monitoring building activity. In other sectors, DT technology has been responsible for saving product development time and costs by up to 50%. However, DT is still lagging the adoption of new technologies in the construction industry. The overarching aim of this study was to explore the adaptability of DT in construction site progress monitoring. This study comprehensively reviews and analyses DT concepts, technologies, and applications in the construction industry, parameters of applications of DT in construction site progress monitoring, how DT could be used for site progress monitoring in construction, common challenges in the implementation of DT in site progress monitoring, and strategies such as barriers related to DT in site progress monitoring, using literature findings while incorporating qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews. This research shows that DT has a high potential to solve the numerous challenges in construction site progress monitoring, rather than other current technologies in use. Thus, this study raises awareness and the need for the application of DT in construction site progress monitoring
Smart village concept for rural area development in Sri Lanka: a study on implementation, benefits, and challenges
Authors:   Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Ayodyani I.V.M. , Nazeer F.S. , De Alwis A.M.L. ,   Department of Facilities Management, University of Moatuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: August 2023

The Smart Village (SV) concept can be mentioned as a potential enabler for rural area development by integrating smart technologies. Many developed countries adopted the Smart Village concept to develop their countryside for example “Digital Village” in Germany, the “Cowocat rural” project in Catalonia, etc. This has brought a key advantage called improved quality of rural life and public services. But in the Sri Lankan context, the evidence of the successful implementation of Smart Village for the development of rural areas is almost nil in parallel there is no significant development seen in rural areas. Thus, the study aimed to investigate the implementation, benefits, and challenges of using the Smart Village concept for rural area development in Sri Lanka. The mixed research approach was undertaken to accomplish the aim. A comprehensive literature review followed by semi-structured interviews was carried out with 07 experts knowledgeable in the Smart Village concept. The data were analyzed through the RII method and the manual content analysis. The results demonstrate, that the most implemented Smart Village feature in Sri Lanka is smart education, however, the most required Smart Village features are listed as smart connectivity and smart agriculture. Further, the technologies like ICT, AI, IoT, GIS, 5G, and smart grid can be adapted to raise the Smart Village concept covering agriculture, education, transportation, health, and infrastructure was presented. However, lack of network cooperation, difficulties in raising funds, and transitioning to low-carbon economies, were found to be the top key challenges in implementing Smart Village in Sri Lanka
Do Human Rights laws in Europe adequately deal with Offensive Speech?
Authors: Ngcetane-Vika Thelela
Published: August 2023

It is a widely accepted view that the universal nature of human rights and civil liberties are innate and fundamental in democratic societies. In the aftermath of the Second World War that saw massive human rights violations and bloodbath, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDRH) still reigns supreme to this day as a backbone of human rights. Those rights include freedom of expression, freedom of association, freedom of religion, right to dignity, right to life, among others. The rise in anti-immigration and anti-Islam rhetoric in political debates across Europe has brought into sharp focus the role of human rights when faced with expression that offends particular groups within society. Thus, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights, Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and Fundamental Freedoms adopted the freedom of expression although worded slightly different on each but the principles are similar. The empirical basis for this paper has included mostly primary and secondary sources, including literature review on books, articles, reading annual UN and EU reports, global reports and relevant Statutes. This project is structured to include; firstly, an analysis of key frameworks that include the human rights, especially freedom of speech and offensive speech. Secondly, concluding a summary of the essence of the research and key findings. Those include that freedom of speech rights come with responsibilities. Thus, Legislative interventions and court precedents continue to bring legal and judicial clarity on what is an offensive speech.
Common Law Director Duties and Shareholder Remedies as codified into the UK Companies Act 2006
Authors: Ngcetane-Vika Thelela
Published: August 2023

The UK Companies Act 2006 is a pioneering statutory instrument, hailed for its success in the codification of common law rules and simultaneously influencing reforms and harmonising the company rules, allowing for easy application and certainty. The general rule is that the twin set of shareholder and directors, through the doctrine of separation of ownership and control, play a critical role in running a company's affairs. Further, the reforms also brought judicial clarity for courts to interpret and apply the law with relative ease and legal certainty. These reforms became the cornerstone of corporate governance, with several commonwealth jurisdictions like South Africa’s 2008 Companies Act borrowing heavily from the UK. Correspondingly, the UK Companies Act has been pivotal in setting the scene for South African Companies Act. This study aims to conduct a qualitative research on the codification of the director’s duties in the UK Companies Act 2006, using legal theory. Thus, the empirical basis for this examination includes secondary sources, including a literature review of books, articles, case law and relevant Statutes. Both content and thematic analysis were employed. It is anticipated that the recommendations of this study could assist policy-makers, leaders and contribute to the body of legal knowledge.
Corporate Governance exercised through the delicate balance between Shareholder’s rights and Board roles in Europe
Authors: Ngcetane-Vika Thelela
Published: August 2023

Corporate governance is fundamental to well-run organisations. Accordingly, it is associated with the positive performance of corporations and international best practices. It is the blueprint that helps shareholders scope their activities and engagement within a company, including the role and structures of the Board of Directors (BoD). It is against this backdrop that the BoD is the nexus between executive leadership and corporate governance, a hallmark of an effective functioning corporation and the affirming of an integrative approach. Thus, good corporate governance is arguably an important tool in curbing corporate malfeasance and limiting scandals in corporations. Conversely, poor corporate governance is observed when there are lapses in this relationship between shareholder‘s rights and board roles. Invariably, this leads to corporate lapses and scandals.Europe has made strides in corporate governance, through its developing legislative framework. Pursuantly, corporate governance theories exercised in Europe posit ownership and management as key variables to achieving well-run organizations. Thus, central to corporate governance is the principle of separation of ownership and management. In tandem with this view, good corporate governance is achieved through the delicate balance of the rights of shareholders as owners of the company and the roles of directors who have the duty to run the affairs of the company, as enshrined in the Statute governing Company law. The empirical basis for this paper has included collecting data mostly from primary and secondary sources, including literature review on books, articles, case laws and relevant Statutes. The paper contributes to theory, practice, and policy formulation but specifically, to the importance of shareholders’ rights and board roles in corporate governance in Europe. Similarly, policy-makers could find these insights useful to inform evidence-based practices and policymaking
O Caranguejo Uçarino em: Uma Viagem pelos manguezais de Primavera/PA
Authors: Sarmento CARLA CAROLINE ROCHA , Luz PRISCYLA CRISTINNY SANTIAGO DA , Martins Junior ALCINDO DA SILVA
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho é resultado de uma pesquisa de campo realizada nos ambientes de manguezais de Primavera/PA, em parceria com a Secretaria de Meio Ambiente (SEMMA) do município, comunidades locais e professores(as) do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação e Ensino de Ciências na Amazônia da Universidade do Estado do Pará (PPGEECA-UEPA). É fundamentada em referenciais de pesquisa que buscaram caracterizar as peculiaridades dos ecossistemas de manguezais. Tem por objetivo contribuir com educação ambiental para conservação dos manguezais, fornecendo a apropriação de conhecimentos científicos por estudantes e profissionais interessados em discutir sobre educação ambiental para preservação dos recursos naturais. Toda a cartilha é apresentada pelo Caranguejo Uçarino, um professor mestrando que está em viagem de pesquisa ao município de Primavera/PA, fazendo trabalhos de Educação Ambiental, como em uma chamada para conservação dos manguezais locais. É um trabalho resultante das observações sobre os processos de ocupação, extração desordenada dos recursos naturais e dos consequentes impactos ambientais gerados pelos processos de crescimento urbano junto às áreas de manguezais da Amazônia. Trás em suas primeiras unidades uma breve conceituação do ecossistema de manguezais, sua importância, sua distribuição no mundo e no município. Nas outras unidades se pontua sobre o papel ecológico das principais estruturas dos manguezais na manutenção da vida e subsistência das gerações futuras, trás uma discussão dos problemas ecológicos locais, e por fim apresenta um espaço interativo para a promoção da responsabilidade social, o qual reserva um espaço livre para que o leitor teste e consolide os conhecimentos científicos adquiridos na cartilha, contribuindo com proposições de ações para a resolução das problemáticas atemporais dos manguezais das diversas localidades, uma proposta que acaba por se adaptar a realidade e ao tempo das diversas comunidades em que se der o uso deste material.
Community Empowerment in Utilizing Local Agricultural Waste as an Effort to Recover The Red Onion Farming Economy
Authors: Irmayani Irmayani , Arman Arman , Ilmi Nur , Masnur Masnur
Published: August 2023

Enrekang Regency is the largest shallot producing area in South Sulawesi. The spread of shallot cultivation is found in several sub-districts in Enrekang Regency, especially in several sub-districts, especially in Baraka Sub-District, Banti Village, which is the largest producer of shallot commodities. Shallots require intense agricultural inputs so that farmers often insist on using chemicals in controlling pests and plant diseases that attack them, of course this has a very bad impact on the health of farmers and the environmental ecosystem, especially the shallot commodity itself which is cultivated is unhealthy for consumption because it contains dangerous heavy metals. Even though around the brand there are many agricultural wastes that are simply wasted and not utilized. These agricultural wastes can be processed into good organic fertilizer for plant growth and land rehabilitation. So that this community service aims to train shallot farmers to process and utilize agricultural waste that is around them to be used as good organic fertilizer for plant growth in the long term. This service activity was carried out with the partners of the Keinnawa Farmers Group in Baraka Village to increase awareness, concern, insight, skills and expertise in processing useful agricultural waste. The number of farmers involved is 55 people with community education, outreach, direct practice and mentoring methods. The results of this dedication resulted in the level of participation of farmers to be involved by 83% in activities and increased awareness of utilizing waste by 77%. The results obtained need to be continuously improved, especially the involvement of government officials to collaborate with academics to get assistance with Keinnawa Partners in maintaining the continuity of this activity.
Importance of the new silicone liner “Stimulor® Stressless” for optimal milking performance and welfare of the lactating animals-technical report
Authors: Kaskous Shehadeh
Published: August 2023

The mechanical forces during mechanical milking lead to changes in teat tissue. This effect is related to the degree of adaptation of the milking machines to the physiological requirements of the lactating animals. If the milking machine settings and liners are not suitable for all lactating animals on the farm, the teat condition will deteriorate and some animals may suffer from mastitis. For this reason, the company Siliconform, Germany, sets itself the task of developing better suiting milking machines for lactating animals, as the company has been in milking technology for 50 years and has a great amount of experience with all lactating animals such as cows, sheep, goats, and camels. First, milking machines for cows “MultiLactor” and Camels “StimuLactor” were developed. After the great success of using both milking machines, the focus was on the further development of the teat liners. The name of the new liner is “Stimulor Stressless”. These new liners have unique properties that are excellent for maintaining teat health during machine milking in all lactating animals. One of its distinguishing features is the presence of a wave-shaped design of its mouthpiece, which allows it to adapt well to the different teat sizes in a herd, thus ensuring consistent milking of the entire herd. In this way, the aim of our milking technology was achieved, which is to imitate the rhythmic process of calf suckling during machine milking as much as possible.
The importance of energy reserves in the Caspian Sea basin in the energy security policy of the European Union
Authors: Sarkhanov Teymur , Huseynli Nigar
Published: August 2023

In the study, the importance of the energy reserves in the Caspian Sea Basin in terms of the energy security policy of the European Union (EU) is discussed. The study highlights that the Caspian region is a key strategic area for the EU's energy security, given its significant oil and gas reserves and geographical location, allowing the construction of pipelines that can transport energy resources to Europe. The study begins by providing an overview of the EU's energy security challenges, including dependence on foreign energy sources, geopolitical tensions, and climate change concerns. The paper then highlights the Caspian region's role in overcoming these challenges, noting that the region's energy reserves can help diversify the EU's energy resources and reduce its dependence on Russia. The study discusses pipeline projects proposed or currently underway in the Caspian region, including the Trans-Caspian Pipeline, the Southern Gas Corridor, and the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline. This conceptual study emphasizes the importance of the Caspian region for the EU's energy security policy. It reveals the need for continuous relations and cooperation between the EU and the region's countries.
Breaking the barrier against the purchase of cold meat in Tanzanian consumers for reduction of postharvest losses and improved investment in cold chains: A review
Authors: Mushi Daniel E.
Published: August 2023

Suppose the realization of Tanzania’s government’s commitment to industrialize the country is to be achieved. In that case, the certainty of value addition to agricultural produce and the resulting extensive supply chain, encompassing meat, becomes apparent. Without the development and utilization of cold chains, progress toward industrialization in the meat industry remains unattainable. Considering the current infrastructure of cold chains in Tanzanian abattoirs, meat processing plants, and specialized retail establishments, the estimated cold storage capacity stands at 6,700 tons of meat per day, equating to 39 kg per capita annually. Despite this capacity, approximately 100,000 metric tons of meat, equivalent to 15% of Tanzania’s yearly production, are lost due to postharvest losses and waste. This substantial loss could be significantly mitigated by appropriately implementing cold chains. However, over 90% of meat consumers in Tanzania and other African countries prefer to purchase warm meat and exhibit an aversion to cold meat. This consumer preference hinders comprehensive investment and the adoption of cold chains in the meat industry to reduce meat spoilage and postharvest losses. To overcome this barrier and bolster industrialization in Tanzania’s meat industry, a three-tier approach is necessary: coordinated consumer awareness campaigns to promote the suitability of cold meat, widespread training of stakeholders in the value chain regarding proper meat handling and storage practices, and the implementation of adequate legislation to guide the gradual transformation of the supply chain towards the provision of cold meat. In conclusion, the current cold storage capacity for meat in Tanzania primarily serves export and niche markets. Efforts are required to shift local consumers’ attitudes towards cold meat, enabling comprehensive investment and utilization of the cold chain in the meat industry to mitigate postharvest meat losses.
Strategy on boarding school development: between trend and performance analysis
Authors: ZA Tabrani , Idris Saifullah , Mohd Yusoff Mohd Zailani , Siswanto Romi , Murziqin Ramzi
Published: August 2023

Many cases show that the preexisting human resource condition of teachers may potentially cause problems for an educational institution. Two possibilities arise: (1) if the number of teachers is lower than the ideal number and (2) if the number of teachers is more than the ideal number. Therefore, every institution must plan the human resources of teachers through a scientific approach, both qualitative and quantitative. This study aims to plan a strategy for boarding school development based on the human resources of schools and the level of performance at the International Standard Madrasah, Amanatul Ummah, Pacet, Mojokerto, East Java. The human resource planning of teachers used in this study is a trend analysis to predict the number of new students, which then becomes the basis for determining the number of study groups. The number of study groups will then determine the required number of teachers, especially for those teaching the nationally tested subjects. The performance analysis used in this research is named PIAS Analysis, an upgrade of IPA analysis with an additional axis in the same parameters. The results of the study indicate that the composition of teachers is essential based on the primary and current needs of trend analysis. PIAS analysis shows that some attributes need to be improved for better services and better performance in sustainable school development.
Use of Google Trends database during the COVID-19 pandemic: systematic review
Authors: Kornellia Elena , Syakurah Rizma Adlia
Published: August 2023

Public concern about the high number of COVID-19 cases has caused many people to seek information related to the virus. The large number of searches regarding information via Google search will create trend data that are processed in graphical form by displaying keywords from searches made. These trends can be accessed via Google Trends. This study aimed to provide an overview of the use of Google Trends during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study used a systematic review method. Article searches were conducted through four databases, namely, Cochrane, Europe PMC, PubMed, and Science Direct. The literature search included articles published from January 2020 to September 2022 using the PRISMA guidelines. After reviewing 33 articles, it was found that there was an increase in searches for terms related to COVID-19 in the Google Trends database. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Google Trends was widely used to predict positive cases and deaths due to COVID-19, connoting the high public interest in the delta vaccine variant compared to other vaccine variants, increasing public interest regarding the symptoms of COVID-19; anosmia, a drastic increase in public interest in telehealth during a pandemic, the effects of a pandemic that trigger stress and worsen a person's mental health, and prevention efforts made by consuming adequate vitamins and nutrients to increase the body's resistance. In addition, several search engines from other countries and social media were used to complement the use of Google Trends. The Google Trends database can be used as an effective tool for estimating trends in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and as a reference for the government in making decisions regarding policies implemented to control COVID-19.
The role of hope and trust in management in internal employment opportunity and turnover intention relationship in the banking industry in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Ononye Uzoma , Ndudi Francis Ejimofor , Memeh Jude
Published: August 2023

The problem of employee turnover remains a pressing concern in the banking industry, as its organisations still grapple to retain highly competent and talented employees. However, the understanding of factors that attenuate turnover intention is fragmented and incomplete due to its complex nature. The study aimed to examine the effect of internal employment opportunity on turnover intention given the contextual influences of hope and trust in management. Data were obtained through a cross-sectional survey of 332 employees conveniently sampled from commercial banks operating in Delta State, Nigeria. The partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach was used for hypothesis testing. The PLS-SEM results demonstrated that the inverse relationship between internal employment opportunity and turnover intention can be explained fully by hope and its interaction with trust in management. The study made novel contributions to research and practice by highlighting the mechanisms that attenuate turnover intentions among employees, particularly in the banking industry.
La formación docente según el saber pedagógico en el siglo XXI
Authors: Claret Zambrano Alfonso
Published: August 2023

El interés del Estado por la formación docente, según el saber pedagógico, teniendo en cuenta que: Si se ha elegido el saber pedagógico como campo de conocimientos sobre la enseñanza, es porque los trabajos de Foucault representan la posibilidad tanto de análisis arqueológicos (archivos) con orientación epistemológica como de análisis genealógicos que pueden dar cuenta de la formación de objetos, conceptos y técnicas en la interioridad de las prácticas sociales. (Zuluaga, 1999, como se citó en Cabezas, 2017, p. 17)
La formación de docentes universitarios en Argentina y Colombia: una experiencia de investigación pedagógica colaborativa
Authors: González Melo Hamlet Santiago
Published: August 2023

Previo al ejercicio que aquí se narra, hace varios años, se realizaron trabajos conjuntos entre proyectos de investigación liderados por Violeta Guyot, investigadora emérita argentina, Alfredo Veiga Nieto de Brasil, e investigadores de la Universidad Pedagógica, miembros del Grupo de Investigación Interinstitucional Historia de la Práctica Pedagógica de Colombia (Alberto Martinez Boom y Jesús Alberto Echevery).
El saber pedagógico para la integración de las TIC
Authors: Ibarra Caicedo José Fernando
Published: August 2023

Los métodos educativos tradicionales se han enfrentado a un necesario proceso de transformación e incluso, en algunos casos, de reinvención, debido a la irrupción de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (en adelante TIC) al contexto actual, como lo postula Carneiro (2012): Ninguna otra tecnología originó tan grandes mutaciones en la sociedad, en la cultura y en la economía. La humanidad viene alterando significativamente los modos de comunicar, de entretener, de trabajar, de negociar, de gobernar y de socializar, sobre la base de la difusión y uso de las TIC a escala global. (p. 15)
La construcción de saber pedagógico desde el proyecto de educación para la sexualidad y ciudadanía
Authors: Cabrera Fajardo Deyci Patricia
Published: August 2023

La educación sexual en la escuela se robustece mediante la reflexión profunda y concienzuda de la práctica pedagógica que se está adelantando; esto se alcanza por medio de una investigación sobre el proyecto pedagógico de educación para la sexualidad y construcción de ciudadanía (PESCC) de las instituciones educativas del municipio de San Bernardo; en esta investigación se tienen en cuenta los siguientes aspectos: planeación, ejecución y valoración. También es necesario observar si las actividades de enseñanza planteadas están articuladas con el contexto, a los requerimientos propios de la población y al currículo de básica primaria; al tiempo que se ajusta a la metodología sugerida por el Ministerio de Educación (MEN, 2008a). Esto permitiría la enunciación de una propuesta pedagógica novedosa y de alto impacto en educación sexual (Duque et al., 2013).
El saber docente desde el aporte de los saberes ancestrales sobre etnobotánica
Authors: Ojeda Ortiz Marinela
Published: August 2023

En el presente ensayo, se analiza cómo aplican algunos docentes de ciencias naturales su saber pedagógico en el contexto. Específicamente se exponen algunas razones que justifican el estudio de la etnobotánica en la escuela y la inclusión de los saberes ancestrales de la comunidad en el currículo educativo. Se puede afirmar que, el saber docente permite incluir la etnobotánica y los saberes ancestrales en torno a las plantas del medio local en el currículo de las instituciones educativas, como punto de partida para el desarrollo de habilidades de pensamiento científico. De esta forma, se tiene en cuenta la riqueza implícita presente en el conocimiento de los abuelos o de las comunidades tradicionales. Así, el docente debe mediar en el proceso formativo entre el conocimiento disciplinar propio del área de ciencias naturales, el conocimiento previo de los estudiantes sobre las plantas y los conocimientos empíricos y tradicionales presentes en la comunidad del contexto educativo, es decir, la alfabetización científica resulta de un adecuado proceso de transposición didáctica en el área de las Ciencias Naturales (Ojeda, 2018).
De la incertidumbre a la transformación: experiencias para pensar un cambio de paradigma en evaluación educativa
Authors: Flórez Petour Teresa
Published: August 2023

La presente ponencia tiene por objetivo ilustrar, por medio de casos concretos, las implicancias y posibles caminos para una transformación de las culturas evaluativas, actualmente predominantes, en el marco de una larga disputa histórica entre visiones de la educación, en la cual la evaluación, en un sentido tradicional, ha tenido un rol más relevante del que habitualmente se le asigna. En contraposición a una visión de la evaluación que enfatiza su sentido de calificación, clasificación, estandarización, certificación y valor de cambio, en el actual marco de modelos de rendición de cuentas de mercado, se presentan tres experiencias en las cuales la autora ha participado en Chile, que ofrecen alternativas en diferentes niveles (evaluación a gran escala, evaluación de aula y evaluación en educación superior), que promueven visiones más centradas en lo formativo, contextualizado, significativo, democrático y diverso. Finalmente, se ofrecen conclusiones acerca de los aspectos comunes entre estas iniciativas, como elementos a tener en cuenta en la concreción de un cambio paradigmático en la evaluación educativa, que en el actual contexto se dibuja como un horizonte posible y necesario.
El bachillerato inclusivo, estrategia pedagógica para migrantes
Authors: Pérez Chicaiza Doris Silvana
Published: August 2023

El presente ensayo surge de la reflexión que se viene generando en el marco de la realización de la investigación doctoral, cuyo objetivo general es analizar la influencia de la estrategia pedagógica: bachillerato inclusivo (educación media) en la inclusión social de los jóvenes migrantes de la ciudad de Pasto. Lo anterior teniendo en cuenta que la población migrante radicada en la ciudad de Pasto se ha incrementado, sobre todo por la presencia de venezolanos, quienes por la situación sociopolítica de su país de origen se vieron obligados a abandonar sus contextos por las diferentes demandas y transformaciones de su entorno, dejando atrás familia, trabajo, educación, costumbres, etc., aspectos que dan cuenta de la vulnerabilidad social, que evidencia la existencia y manifestación de diferentes condiciones de amenaza, sujetas a factores tanto internos como externos, y cómo estos, desde su propia dinámica, influyen en la generación y el afianzamiento de situaciones que se constituyen como desventajas sociales que afectan las estructuras de estas poblaciones.
Investigating Learners’ Perspectives towards MOOC Learning Environment in Selected Indian Universities
Authors: Dhanabagiyam S. , Thamizhselvi M. , Blessy Doe M.
Published: August 2023

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have recently grown in prominence and acceptance among both academics and business professionals. Along with being accessible, these courses give students the chance to study a range of subjects from around the globe at a speed that can be adjusted to suit their individual needs. The open - source nature of MOOCs allows students to explore a variety of fields for little to no money, but it also enables educational institutions to reach a wider audience, improve their brand recognition, and introduce pedagogical innovations. At a global level, MOOCs have the potential to become a platform for attaining Sustainable Development Goal No. 4, which is to "Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for everyone." There is a lot of knowledge regarding the advantages of MOOCs for both students and teachers, but there have also been some difficulties, which if investigated could lead to improved teaching and aid students in meeting their learning goals. The benefits and difficulties that have surfaced as a result of primary qualitative research are discussed in relation to MOOCs as a learning channel. The data gathered are then subjected to a thematic analysis for the purposes of this study. In its last section, the article tends to offer some suggestions for improving learning outcomes for students through curriculum design, material customization, and alignment with their individual characteristics and goals.
Psychological–Legal Aspects of Therapeutic Treatment in the Polish Correctional System
Authors: Niewiadomska Iwona
Published: August 2023

This article aims to present the significance of therapy in the Polish correctional system in positive social reintegration of persons executing the penalty of deprivation of liberty. The article is composed of four parts. The first part presents the grounds for utilizing therapy for inmates. The second part of the article indicates the aims of executing the penalty of deprivation of liberty by prisoners, including those convicts who suffer from health disorders. Characteristics of therapeutic system of sentence execution, with the emphasis on standards which are to be followed in correctional therapy, have been described in part three of the article. The last part includes information pertaining to the effectiveness of therapeutic treatment in persons executing isolation sanctions.
Obowiązki rodziny zastępczej a katolicka nauka społeczna
Authors: Sitarz Mirosław
Published: August 2023

Autor w artykule definiuje takie pojęcia, jak „katolicka nauka społeczna”, „rodzina zastępcza” i „dziecko”. W pierwszej kolejności podkreśla, że katolicka nauka społeczna, którą kieruje się Kościół stanowiący 18% rodziny ludzkiej, określona jest przede wszystkim w nauce Soboru Watykańskiego II, Kodeksie Prawa Kanonicznego z 1983 r. oraz aktach normatywnych posoborowych i pokodeksowych. Następnie Autor analizuje podstawowe obowiązki rodziny zastępczej w rozumieniu katolickiej nauki społecznej.
Citizenship and the Role of the Catholic Church in the Modern World
Authors: Sitek Bronisław
Published: August 2023

The subject of the study is the role of Christianity in a multicultural society. The ongoing discussion on the relationship of Christianity, especially Catholicism in Poland, and national culture, is the justification for this kind of reflection. It is necessary to separate the functions of institutional Church whose task is to accomplish the mission of salvation, regardless of nationality or state. These are Christians who shall participate in broadly understood public life by implementing Christian values in their lives and decisions. This is guaranteed to them by the human rights. The involvement of the institutional Church in public life constitutes a threat for the Church. The Church is universal in nature and, as such, it is not related to any state system. Such understanding of Christianity allowed for its rapid development in ancient Rome.
Cyberculture: a Threat or a Chance for Human Education
Authors: Sitek Magdalena
Published: August 2023

The subject of this study is to assess the impact of cyberculture on the education of a modern human being. Focusing on this topic is necessary due to statistical data which indicates that the informal education utilising ICT instruments is becoming increasingly important. The research hypothesis assumes that education in cyberspace is extremely useful, providing new opportunities of acquiring new qualifications. Nevertheless, the aim of the work is to indicate possible threats of VR, the solution to which is the creation of cyberculture. The work is interdisciplinary, combining law, sociology and statistics.
Prawne aspekty klonowania człowieka
Authors: Bałaban Andrzej , Michałkiewicz-Kądziela Ewa
Published: August 2023

Szybki rozwój technologiczny oraz społeczny sprawiają, że przed prawodawcami na poziomie krajowym i międzynarodowym stawiane są wciąż nowe wyzwania prawne. Wątpliwości, które klonowanie budziło kilkadziesiąt lat temu, wciąż pozostają aktualne, a szybki postęp nauki sprawia, że pojawiają się wciąż nowe zagrożenia. Jest to bowiem tematyka, która dotyka nie tylko zagadnień związanych z ludzką moralnością oraz etyką, ale oddziałuje także na inne prawa podstawowe o zmieniającej się treści. Prawne rozstrzygnięcia powinny być w związku z tym odnoszone także do takich praw, jak godność ludzka, prawo do tożsamości, czy prawo do integralności fizycznej i psychicznej człowieka. Wszystkie te kwestie powinny być zaś rozpatrywane w odniesieniu do naturalnej, tradycyjnie wykształconej formy życia ludzkiego.
Ograniczanie prawa własności przepisami o planowaniu i zagospodarowaniu przestrzennym – glosa do wyroku Naczelnego Sądu Administracyjnego z dnia 11 stycznia 2018 roku
Authors: Słotwiński Szymon
Published: August 2023

Celem glosy jest próba udzielenia odpowiedzi na zasadnicze pytanie o kwalifikacje prawa do zagospodarowania nieruchomości i charakter prawny jego ograniczeń. W literaturze prawniczej przeciwstawiane są sobie dwie wykluczające się koncepcje. Z jednej strony uznaje się zagospodarowanie nieruchomości jako jeden z komponentów prawa własności, w szczególności jako pochodna uprawnienia do korzystania z rzeczy, zaś z drugiej – analizowane uprawnienia uznaje się za skutek wcześniej wydanych decyzji i zezwoleń przez organy administracji publicznej. W tekście starano się wykazać, że uprawnienie do zagospodarowania nieruchomością stanowi uprawnienie cywilnoprawne, które ze względu na potrzebę zachowania ładu przestrzennego oraz zrównoważonego rozwoju terenów podlega dalej idącej reglamentacji, aniżeli inne uprawnienia właścicielskie. Zaprezentowane w tekście rozważania były prowadzone z wykorzystaniem metody dogmatycznej opierającej się na analizie obowiązujących przepisów prawnych z wykorzystaniem wnioskowań prawniczych oraz derywacyjnej wykładni prawa. Inspiracją zaś do podjęcia zarysowanego problemu było rozstrzygnięcie Naczelnego Sądu Administracyjnego z dnia 11 stycznia 2018 r.
Prawne zasady pracy osób niepełnoletnich w dziedzinie przedsiębiorczości w ustawodawstwie Ukrainy
Authors: Turkot Olha
Published: August 2023

W artykule przedstawiono podstawowe prawne zasady pracy osób niepełnoletnich w dziedzinie przedsiębiorczości. Rozpatrzono m.in. takie formy organizacyjno-prawne, jak osoba fizyczna przedsiębiorca, przedsiębiorstwo prywatne, gospodarstwo rolne i spółdzielnia. Osoba niepełnoletnia, która ukończyła 16 lat i wyraziła chęć bycia przedsiębiorcą, po uzyskaniu pisemnego pozwolenia zgody od rodziców na prowadzenie działalności przedsiębiorczej, może dokonać rejestracji osoby fizycznej przedsiębiorcy w Jednolitym Państwowym Rejestrze Osób Prawnych, Osób Fizycznych Przedsiębiorców i Organizacji Społecznych. Obywatele mają prawo prowadzić działalność gospodarczą nie tylko jako osoby fizyczne przedsiębiorcy, ale także poprzez założenie przedsiębiorstwa prywatnego. W obowiązującym ustawodawstwie jednoznacznie nie przewidziano możliwości, by osoba niepełnoletnia została założycielem spółki, nie określono także szczególnych wymagań dotyczących osoby fizycznej, która zamierza założyć przedsiębiorstwo prywatne. Osoby niepełnoletnie mogą być członkami gospodarstwa rolnego, jednak nie mogą być jego założycielami, ponieważ prawo do zakładania uzyskają dopiero po ukończeniu 18 lat. W spółdzielniach osoby niepełnoletnie mają prawo być ich członkami. W odniesieniu do osób niepełnoletnich – założycieli spółdzielni – w ustawodawstwie jednoznacznie nie określono szczególnych wymagań do osoby fizycznej, która zamierza zostać założycielem takiej formy organizacyjno-prawnej. W artykule przedstawiono inicjatywy ustawodawcze dotyczące udoskonalenia przepisów istniejących dokumentów normatywnych oraz przyjęcia nowych aktów normatywnych, które będą skierowane na ochronę praw i interesów osób niepełnoletnich na Ukrainie.
Status pośrednika ubezpieczeniowego w okresie II Rzeczypospolitej
Authors: Bednaruk Waldemar
Published: August 2023

Pośrednik ubezpieczeniowy odgrywał w systemie ubezpieczeń kluczową rolę. Jednak w początkowym okresie istnienia niepodległej Polski ustawodawca nie wprowadził regulacji odnoszących się do jego statusu, pozostawiając kwestię doboru kadr i zasad ich działalności samym zakładom ubezpieczeniowym. Praktyka ta okazała się prowadzić do rozwoju szeregu patologii na rynku asekuracji. Dlatego też w drugiej dekadzie istnienia II Rzeczypospolitej dokonano radykalnej zmiany w podejściu do polityki kadrowej w branży ubezpieczeniowej.
Prawnoprocesowe determinanty sprawnego działania organu administracji publicznej w sprawie administracyjnej
Authors: Kędziora Robert
Published: August 2023

W Kodeksie postępowania administracyjnego określony został standard sprawnego postępowania w sprawie indywidualnej załatwianej przez organ administracji publicznej. Wyznaczają go dyrektywy wnikliwego i szybkiego działania organu. Prawidłowy przebieg postępowania jest uwarunkowany ustaleniem właściwych proporcji między dyrektywami sprawnego działania. Szybkość i prostota postępowania są niewątpliwymi wartościami procesowymi, ale muszą być korygowane przez prawny obowiązek wnikliwego działania organu w sprawie. Organ prowadzący postępowanie powinien korzystać z takich instrumentów procesowych, aby załatwić sprawę w rozsądnym terminie. Wyważenie dyrektyw wnikliwego i szybkiego działania w postępowaniu powinno być także determinowane charakterem załatwianej sprawy administracyjnej.
Ochrona prawna małoletniego w procesie karnym. Uwagi na tle art. 185a–c Kodeksu postępowania karnego
Authors: Kruk Ewa
Published: August 2023

Przedmiotem artykułu jest ochrona prawna małoletniego realizowana na gruncie art. 185a–c w polskim procesie karnym. Autorka przeanalizowała następujące kwestie: uznania wieku w kontekście pojęcia „dziecko” z perspektywy aktów prawa międzynarodowego, unijnego oraz polskiego, przesłuchania małoletniego pokrzywdzonego w charakterze świadka i małoletniego świadka tylko raz i tylko wówczas, gdy jego zeznania mogą mieć istotne znaczenie dla rozstrzygnięcia sprawy (art. 185a–b k.p.k.) oraz przesłanki powtórnego przesłuchania. Następnie przedstawiono szczególne środki ochrony w przedmiocie przeprowadzenia czynności przesłuchania pokrzywdzonego przestępstwem z art. 197 k.k. – zgwałcenia, z art. 198 k.k. – wykorzystania bezradności, upośledzenia w celu doprowadzenia do obcowania płciowego lub poddania się innej czynności seksualnej i z art. 199 k.k. – nadużycia zależności.
Legal Qualification of Sponsorship in Polish Law
Authors: Kaleta Paweł
Published: August 2023

This study explores how the concept of sponsorship might be embodied within the.Polish legal order. In an economic and social environment, a sponsorship agreement might be seen as a new means of financing charitable works. It should be recognized that this type ofagreement is not currently recognized by Polish state law. A sponsorship agreement is distinct from a sponsoring agreement or a donation. There is no comparable institution in the Polish legal order. It is crucial for this study to determine how sponsorship can be adapted to conform with Polish civil law. Finally, it asks if the law of Poland could adopt the American solution to financing charity activity.
Pedophilia – Definitions of the Disorder. Selected Clinical, Legal, and Social Issues
Authors: Mikołajczuk Krzysztof
Published: August 2023

The concept of pedophilia is very broad and extremely complex. Thus, when examining this disorder, it is important to take into account a wide-ranging debate on the definitione of pedophilia itself, the type of definition, and elements that constitute it. The fact that there are so many definitions of pedophilia, which at the same time determine the ways it is responded to, shows how important this issue is. The way the term ‘pedophilia’ is used causes many misunderstandings and controversies, primarily between clinicians and lawyers. Further confusion as to the meaning of the concept arises when representatives of other professions join in these discussions. The article attempts to define pedophilia in clinical, legal, and social terms.
Procedure of Appeal Against Resolutions of the National Council of the Judiciary
Authors: Niczyporuk Janusz
Published: August 2023

The essence of the procedure of appeal against resolutions of the National Council of the Judiciary, conducted solely before the Supreme Court, is defined by mechanisms for the recognition of public law cases. Such mechanisms concentrate around the notion of public case, which is to be legally understood here as legal proceedings in the field of public law. The considerations of legislative technique decided at the time that a public case had to, first of all, be legally based in the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure on cassation. In this context, specific constructs of appeal proceedings against resolutions of the National Council of the Judiciary emerged.
Personal Background Surveys of Inmates: Legal and Psychological Aspects
Authors: Niewiadomska Iwona
Published: August 2023

The article discusses the legal and psychological aspects of personal background surveys of inmates serving a prison sentence. In the legal context, the statutory objectives of psychological diagnosis of prisoners were discussed, i.a. as a basis for individualisation of a custodial sanction, prevention of harmful influence of demoralised convicts and ensuring prisoners’ personal safety. As regards the psychological aspect, arguments were put forward in favour of in-prison diagnosis as a variety of psychological diagnosis, mainly due to the fact that it offers a description of characteristic ways of behaviour of a convicted person as well as explaining the mechanisms of their emergence, maintenance and possible changes in the functioning of the diagnosed person. In the analysis of the legal and psychological aspects of diagnosis in the penitentiary setting, the specific nature of three types of personal background tests was presented: 1) psychological rehabilitation diagnosis, 2) psychological therapeutic diagnosis, 3) psychological diagnosis of recidivism. Finally, attention was paid to factors that should be considered in the development of psychological diagnosis of inmates, for example, the testing of positive and dynamic personality aspects of convicted persons and standardisation of research, including the development of modern diagnostic tools.