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Villy Sørensen’s Hermeneutics of the Fall
Authors: Petronytė Rasa Alė
Published: January 2025

The article interprets Danish modernist writer Villy Sørensen’s short story “The Soldier’s Christmas Eve”, published in Harmless Tales in 1955, on the basis of Paul Ricœur’s hermeneutics of symbols, which is concerned with the problem of the constitution of consciousness. Sørensen’s notion of the Fall is understood as a fragmentation of the original unity and a transition from coherence to a state defined by discordance. In this sense, the poetics of the Fall is read as a configuration of the Ricœurian two-way hermeneutics: the archaeology of consciousness that unmasks symbols and the eschatology that reflects on them in a renewed way. The interpretation of the short story “The Soldier’s Christmas Eve” highlights several aspects of the hermeneutics of symbols which constitute consciousness: (1) the unmasking of consciousness by revealing the split in the psyche is irreversible, (2) the archaeology and eschatology of the subject are interrelated: they contradict each other, yet are mutually constitutive, (3) the conscious becomes true consciousness only by adopting the hermeneutical task: consciousness is the act of interpreting representations of meaning outside the conscious. In this regard, the short story presents the Fall as a crucial element in the development of consciousness. By interpreting the Fall, the story itself becomes a hermeneutics of symbols.
Epitypification of the Linnaean name Lemna arrhiza (≡ Wolffia arrhiza), Araceae
Authors:   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Shiyan N.M.
Published: January 2025

During our research on the genus Wolffia (Araceae) in Ukraine, we have investigated the typification status of the Linnaean name Lemna arrhiza (≡ Wolffia arrhiza). This name was typified twice, first using a “neotype” proposed by Landolt in 1994, and then a lectotype designated by Iamonico and Iberite in 2014. The “neotype” (a herbarium specimen preserved at FI) does not meet the requirements of Art. 9.8 of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN), because it is not part of the original material for Lemna arrhiza and, therefore, cannot be considered for the lectotypification purpose (Art. 9.3 and 9.4 of the ICN). On the other hand, the lectotype designated by Iamonico and Iberite (an illustration in the book by Micheli) fully complies with the provisions of the Code. However, Micheli’s illustration is demonstrably ambiguous and cannot be critically identified for purposes of the precise application of the name of Lemna arrhiza; therefore it was advisable to designate an epitype, following Art. 9.9 of ICN. The specimen from Micheli's Herbarium (barcode FI123857) is thus designated here as the epitype.
The Breastfeeding-Friendly Pediatric Office Practice
Authors: Meek Joan Younger , Hatcher Amy J. ,   SECTION ON BREASTFEEDING
Published: January 2025

The landscape of breastfeeding has changed over the past several decades as more women initiate breastfeeding in the postpartum period and more hospitals are designated as Baby-Friendly Hospitals by following the evidence-based Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. The number of births in such facilities has increased more than sixfold over the past decade. With more women breastfeeding and stays in the maternity facilities lasting only a few days, the vast majority of continued breastfeeding support occurs in the community. Pediatric care providers evaluate breastfeeding infants and their mothers in the office setting frequently during the first year of life. The office setting should be conducive to providing ongoing breastfeeding support. Likewise, the office practice should avoid creating barriers for breastfeeding mothers and families or unduly promoting infant formula. This clinical report aims to review practices shown to support breastfeeding that can be implemented in the outpatient setting, with the ultimate goal of increasing the duration of exclusive breastfeeding and the continuation of any breastfeeding.
Fiery Furnaces
Authors: Van der Steen Eveline J
Published: January 2025

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Michel Bras and Alain Boudier, and Christian Millau: Le Livre de Michel Bras
Authors: S E.M.
Published: January 2025

Michel Bras and Alain Boudier, and Christian Millau: Le Livre de Michel Bras: Editions du Rouergue, Rodez, 1991: 315 pp, colour photography by Willy Abplanalp and Alain Willaume: 450 French francs.
Persian-Style Historiography in Ezra-Nehemiah
Authors: Blankenship Sam
Published: January 2025

Ezra-Nehemiah serves as a case study of positive influences of Achaemenid Persian history writing on Jewish and Greek historical texts, as suggested already by Arnaldo Momigliano in the 1960s. At least three signature aspects of Achaemenid historiography have been co-opted by the author(s) of Ezra-Nehemiah. First, the book features Persian-style bureaucratic documentation in the form of charts, distinctive in their rigorous categorizing impulse and culmination in a sum, and embedded into the historical narrative of the return from Babylon. Whether these charts are based on “authentic” and recoverable “originals,” or, more probably, a studied simulation of Achaemenid-style bureaucratic documents, they construct authority for the Judean community by choosing as a model real imperial charts with all their authoritative trappings. A related technique is genealogical self-presentation, a concern that mirrors the rhetoric of the Achaemenid kings in their royal inscriptions. Finally, the intertwinedness of juridical and historiographical roles in the person of the king, a rhetorical stance originating at least with Darius I, is echoed in the famous instruction to obey “the law of your God and the law of the king” (Ezra 7:26) as well as in the regulatory—and imperially authorized—roles of Nehemiah and Ezra in the Jewish community.
Daniel: El profeta mesiánico, Merling Alomía
Authors: Van der Zwan Pieter
Published: January 2025

The Roman-numbered pages cover a table of contents and a list of abbreviations. The body of the book consists of twelve chapters dealing respectively with each of the twelve chapters of the book of Daniel. These are followed by a conclusion, three appendices, a list of “illustrations” (consisting of diagrams, pictures and maps), a bibliography with sources in English, German, Spanish, French and Portuguese, an index of biblical references (including apocryphal sources and ancient authors) and an index of authors referred to. Virtually every page has at least one short summary in the margin next to the main text, so that one can get a quick, general overview of the whole book by just reading these.
Novakova Ilirija Redux
Authors: Jukić Tatjana
Published: January 2025

U romanu "Mirisi, zlato i tamjan" (1968) Slobodana Novaka pripovjedač više puta aludira na Shakespeareovu komediju "Na Tri kralja" ("Twelfth Night"), uglavnom kad napominje da se ekskrementalni kalendar, koji ravna njegovim pripovijedanjem, ima podudariti s Bogojavljenjem: otud i naslov romana. Već sam pisala o tome da Novakov Shakespeare nije samo kalendarski nego je Ilirija iz "Na Tri kralja" preuzeta kronotopski, do te mjere da Novakova priča reflektira temeljne narativne relacije Shakespeareova komada, a onda i političku modernost u čijem je Shakespeare ishodištu (Jukić 2006: 92–94, 2011: 317–320). U ovome članku, pozivajući se na političku teologiju Carla Schmitta, ali i na Schmittovo čitanje Shakespearea, razlažem Novakovu Iliriju i kao dosljedan komentar na ishodišta hrvatske političke modernosti (Ilirske pokrajine, Ilirski pokret), koja sebe – pokazuje ilirsko ime – zamišlja višestruko i partenogenetski, kao modernost koja je uvijek unaprijed redux. Najzad, kako drukčije razumjeti činjenicu da Madona – kojoj je između 1965. i 1968. (kad je roman nastajao), kaže, sto godina, "sto inpunto" – dijeli rođendan s partenogenetskom Austro-Ugarskom?
SUSTAINABLE CONSUMER BEHAVIOR: THE INFLUENCE OF HABIT ON RELATIONAL BENEFITS AND BEHAVIORAL INTENTIONS IN PERSONAL SERVICE BUSINESSES
Authors: Karami Mohammad , Eyupoglu Serife Zihni , Ertugan Ahmet
Published: January 2025

Purpose- A crucial element of relationship marketing has always been the behavioral intention. However, in a personal service business, the way that habitual behavior moderates the relationship between relational benefits and intention to revisit has received little to no serious attention. The current study attempts to examine the moderating influence of habitual behaviour in the relationship between the dimensions of relational benefits and customer revisit intention in the beauty sector.
Methodology- Utilizing judgmental sampling technique, data was collected from 482 beauty salon customers in Cyprus. Using multiple regression analysis, moderated regression analysis, and subgroup analysis, the associations between constructs were tested.
Findings- The findings of this study indicate that all dimensions of rational benefits have a positive significant effect on the revisit intention. Furthermore, the outcomes reveal that habit positively influences the effect of relational benefits dimensions on the intention to revisit.
Conclusion- It can be concluded from outcomes of this study that, relational benefits is a source of the continuance intention and habit as a strong factor, sustain a relationship that is built based on satisfactory relational benefits between customers and service providers. Despite several limitations, the findings of this study theoretically and empirically contribute to the literature of relationship marketing ans customer behavior. In addition, the managerial implications and recommendations of this paper expand the views of practitioners and researchers in personal service businesses for future focus.

Keywords: relational benefits revisit intention, habitual behaviour, beauty industry, personal service business, business sustainability.
JEL Codes: M30, M12, D83
MACROECONOMIC EFFECTS OF CRUDE OIL SHOCKS IN SOUTH AFRICA: A MARKOV SWITCHING INTERCEPTS VAR APPROACH
Authors: Pamba Dumisani
Published: January 2025

Purpose- This study examines how fluctuations in crude oil price shocks affect South African macroeconomic indicators.
Methodology- The study employed the Markov Switching Intercepts VAR (MSI-VAR) approach to capture the dynamic and nonlinear effects of crude oil prices on key macroeconomic indicators, including real GDP growth, inflation, exchange rates, interest rates, and the current account balance. The study applied two regime models: regime one for times of growth and regime two for times of recession. Based on this framework, macroeconomic indicators were analyzed from 2000 Q1 to 2023 Q4 for their varying responses to oil price shocks.
Findings- It is evident that South Africa's economy is susceptible to changes in crude oil prices. A crude oil shock has a negative impact on real GDP growth during economic growth (Regime One). In contrast, oil shocks lead to an increase in real GDP growth during recessions (Regime Two). Moreover, crude oil shocks result in a decrease in inflation across both regimes. A crude oil shock has a positive effect on exchange rates and interest rates in Regime One, but a negative effect in Regime Two. Furthermore, crude oil shocks adversely impact the current account balance in both regimes.
Conclusion- Crude oil shocks affect the economy differently depending on the prevailing conditions. Therefore, policymakers must evaluate these conditions and implement suitable policies to reduce adverse effects. Monitoring and responding to changes in the global oil market is crucial for mitigating negative consequences and fostering stability.

Keywords: Macroeconomic variables, oil price shocks, Markov Switching Intercepts VAR (MSI-VAR), South Africa
JEL Codes: E32, F31, Q43
DETERMINING THE PRODUCTIVITY AND POVERTY LEVEL OF QUEEN PINEAPPLE FARMERS IN CAMARINES NORTE, PHILIPPINES
Authors: Campita Maria Christina F. , Tokuda Hiromi , Sales Hector M.
Published: January 2025

Purpose- Queen pineapple production is a small-scale farming acitivity in Camarines Norte Philippines. Despite its production potential, pineapple farmers report of low productivity as the price of input increases and the net income decreases. This paper compares the productivity level relative to the poverty threshold of Queen pineapple farmers who use traditional and innovative production practices.
Methodology- Data was gathered from January to March 2022 in Camarines Norte, where Queen pineapple production is highly concentrated. A total of 96 farmers were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Productivity was measured based on the cost and revenue analysis of traditional practices, the use of innovative production, and the input and output ratio in terms of land labor and capital.
Findings- Results revealed that innovative production increased land, labor, and capital productivity. The poverty threshold is influenced by educational status, household size, and pineapple cultivation area. Thus, 56 percent of the farmers live with less than the basic food requirements, 17 percent live below the poverty threshold, and only 27 percent live above the poverty threshold.
Conclusion- To earn more than the poverty threshold the decision point may be based on area planted or based on farming system. The former suggest that a Queen pineapple farmer must utilize 1.6 hectares (ha) using traditional practices but only 0.68 ha using innovative production practices while the latter suggest that based on farming system, expanding production areas through mixed or integrated cropping or adopting production innovations for single cropping is recommended.

Keywords: Traditional practices, cost of production, farming system.
JEL Codes: D24, D31, O31
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION A THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE AND SOLUTIONS
Authors: Bicer Can
Published: January 2025

Purpose- This conceptual research study outlines discrimination in the workplace and offers solutions depending on the previous studies and relevant literature. Though anti-discrimination laws have been in force globally for a long time, there are different kinds of discrimination in organizations which are so frequent and prevalent. First of all, to compete and grow efficiently, organizations must focus on diverse inclusivity in their workforce. However, there are various kinds of workplace discrimination which jeopardize the most valuable asset, human capital in organizations.
Methodology- This research study has employed conceptual research paper style which mainly depends on discussion of one or more theoretical concepts or issues. Conceptual paper involves graphical, or narrative format and both a discussion of the relevant literature and a description of the concept being addressed and makes solutions in the end. This type of study also depends on observing the literature and focusing on already existing ideas, concepts and theories.
Findings- This study has unveiled that workplace discrimination deteriorates workflow in organizations because individuals who experience discrimination become less productive, feel less satisfied and feel less engaged overall. Additionally, discrimination in the workplace can cause legal issues for organizations and may result in expensive court battles, higher rates of turnover or huge hidden costs such as the loss of organizational reputation. Therefore, working proactively on developing a diverse workforce ensuring that a person or a group of people is not treated unfairly or unequally due to their specific characteristics is very important to reach organizational goals.
Conclusion- As a result, indirect costs may be high because the negative effects of discrimination on individuals can have a "chain effect" on the health, productivity and sustainability of workplaces. Organizations which keep ignoring the effects of workplace discrimination face a serious risk of legal action and the huge hidden costs associated with reputational loss. In short, while unacceptable higher levels of workplace discrimination may seem overwhelming, there are steps that can be taken to help improve conditions in the workplace. Consequently, the first step is to become aware of how discrimination may be hiding an organization's policies and procedures and how employees may try to adapt to protect themselves.

Keywords: Discrimination, workplace discrimination, perceptive discrimination, disability, anti-discrimination policies.
JEL Codes: M10, M12, M19
EXPLORING THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN SENSATION SEEKING, BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS, AND FINANCIAL RISK-TAKING BEHAVIOR: A DIGITAL RESEARCH PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Avci Emin , Erden Aydin , Cinko Murat
Published: January 2025

Purpose- This study investigates the complex relationship between sensation-seeking, biological indicators, and financial risk-taking behavior. Utilizing a digital research approach, the study examines how individual differences in sensation seeking, measured by the Zuckerman Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS-V), correlate with financial risk tolerance.
Methodology- Each unit of analysis is categorized as a risk-averse, risk-neutral, and risk-lover according to both biological and probabilistic game attitudes. Biological indicators, specifically the 2D:4D ratio, are used to categorize individuals as risk-averse, risk-neutral, or risk-lover. The research employs a probabilistic lottery game to further classify participants' risk preferences.
Findings- Findings reveal that while sensation seeking is generally associated with higher financial risk-taking, the interplay between biological indicators and risk behavior is nuanced. Probabilistic game categorization results indicate that sensational-seeking score not only for total but also for subdimension is not statistically significant.
Conclusion- Notably, individuals with higher sensation-seeking scores do not always exhibit higher financial risk tolerance. Biological indicators and probabilistic game classification will indicate the different mean values of the sensational-seeking score. Biological indicators differentiate the mean difference of individuals’ sensational-seeking scores. The study contributes to the understanding of how psychological traits and biological factors jointly influence financial decision-making.

Keywords: Financial risk-taking, 2D:4D ratio, digital research, sensation seeking, risk tolerance
JEL Codes: D81, D84, D91
TURKIYE ON THE GROWTH-DEVELOPMENT AXIS: AN EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF INDUSTRY-FOREIGN TRADE
Authors: Aydin Atilla , Cigdem Gulgun
Published: January 2025

Purpose- This research examines the interplay between the industrial sector and foreign trade in Türkiye, emphasizing their significance in fostering the nation's economic progress and development. By analyzing this dynamic interaction, the research provides insights into Türkiye's economic trajectory toward sustainable development.
Methodology- The analysis employs advanced stationarity and cointegration tests, including the Lee-Strazicich (2003), Narayan-Popp (2010), and Carrion-i-Silvestre et al. (2009) unit root tests, as well as the Hatemi-J (2008) and Maki (2012) cointegration tests.
Findings- The results reveal that industry and foreign trade were cointegrated during the 1923–1979 period, but no such relationship was identified post-1980. Between 1923 and 1979, a 1% growth in exports was associated with a 0.38-unit increase in the share of industry within GDP, whereas a 1% rise in imports resulted in a 0.24-unit reduction in the same metric.
Conclusion- The findings suggest that Türkiye should adopt a development-focused, planned economic system and prioritize export-oriented industrialization policies. This study is distinctive in its use of industry/GDP data, contributing a novel perspective to the literature.

Keywords: Development, economic growth, Industry-to-GDP share, export and import dynamics.
JEL Codes: F14, F43, O11, O14
Análise do Desenvolvimento do Sistema de Abastecimento de Água no Município de Garanhuns (PE)
Authors: Goldfarb Maurício Costa , Nascimento Júnior Paulo Cavalcante do , Amazonas Irami Buarque do
Published: January 2025

Access to drinking water is an essential condition for the quality of life of populations, therefore, understood as a fundamental right. However, several countries, including Brazil, are still unable to guarantee the universalization of water supply systems. About basic sanitation in semi-arid regions, this research had as its main objective the analysis of the development of the water supply system in the municipality of Garanhuns (PE). The research, with a longitudinal quantitative analysis characteristic, was developed based on data on the population served, number of connections, control by micromeasurement and total extension of the network, obtained from reports from the National Sanitation Information System, as well as from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The methodology includes the construction of scatter diagrams, the insertion of models using the least squares method, and evaluation using Pearson's correlation and determination coefficients. The results show linear growth, with coefficients of determination always higher than 0.9, in all variables analyzed, corresponding to an increase of 30.0% in the population served, 81.5% in the number of connections, 176, 5% in micromeasurement control and 109.8% in network extension.
Salir de las cuatro paredes: el dibujo infantil expandido en el espacio urbano como intervención psicogeográfica
Authors: López Méndez Lorena
Published: January 2025

The project "Breaking Out of the Four Walls" presents a photographic collection of expanded children's drawings, created outside the home using simple materials like chalk or charcoal. Its aim is to highlight the expression of children aged 0 to 8, reclaiming their space in public environments and questioning the shortage of recreational areas in cities. This interdisciplinary initiative, merging art, architecture, and social sciences, seeks to explore ways to transform public space through children's drawing. The drawings, gathered since 2016 in various Spanish cities, are systematized and analyzed to understand their value as expression and their ability to appropriate the environment. They contrast with the traditional focus on coloring sheets in early childhood education, fostering creativity and unrestricted exploration. This project reveals children's sense of belonging to their communities and underscores the importance of drawing as a means of expression and participation in childhood. Its contribution lies in making visible the creative capacity of children in public space, as well as highlighting the value of drawing as a form of artistic intervention from an early age.
Participatory Communication of Thai Youth in Strengthening Pride in Their Local Southern Identity
Authors:   Walailak University, Thailand, Charoenthansakul Tanaporn , Natee Wannarat ,   Walailak University, Thailand
Published: January 2025

The southern people in Thailand are often questioned and given negative connotations by society and the government. The media also portrays stereotypical images of southerners and characterizes them as having a stagnant identity. Most of it is constructed through the eyes of an "outsider," who would present the southern community in a more negative light than a positive one. This study aims to create a participatory communication process among the target youth by establishing a prototype media kit and enhancing pride in the southern identity through participatory action research among junior high school students as active audiences and students in the change agent communicator group. The study revealed that the participatory communication process has created a communication story arising from the exchange of experiences of the target groups with regards to their pride in their southern identity. The process of collecting information on the use of words that oppress Southern localities eventually led to the setting up of an entry point as the starting point to communicate the narrative for "transforming pain points into proud points", to change negative experiences that are painful points and transform them into feelings of positive identification reinforcement and shift their mindsets from forbidding others to mock them into an immunity against mockery. It has also revealed empirical results with regards to building pride in the southern region's local identity of the target group and the ability to re-process the application of participative communication processes to building acceptance of diversity and cultural pride.

Keywords: Local identity, proud identity, media prototype, participatory communication, Southern Thai youth.
Produtos e processos tecnológicos para inovação do ensino na saúde: relato de inovação tecnológica
Authors: Caregnato Rita Catalina Aquino , Almeida Sophia Costa , Conzatti Patricia , Doebber Michel , Reis Francine Ullrich Carrazzoni dos
Published: January 2025

Objetivo: Relatar sobre produtos e processos tecnológicos desenvolvidos para a inovação do ensino na saúde. Método: Relato sobre a produção de 12 egressas orientadas por uma docente permanente de um programa de mestrado profissional de uma universidade federal, localizada no sul do Brasil. Coleta de dados no acervo próprio. Resultados: A maioria das pesquisas foram direcionadas ao tema da segurança do paciente, em diferentes contextos de saúde. As tipologias que conduziram os processos tecnológicos foram variadas, sendo o estudo metodológico o mais frequente. Os produtos desenvolvidos foram: nove materiais didáticos instrucionais, a maioria vídeos educacionais disponibilizados na plataforma online gratuita; quatro tecnologias sociais, residência multiprofissional em onco-hematologia, programa de navegação em um centro de alta complexidade em oncologia, a tradução e adaptação transcultural da National Early Warning Score 2 para o português brasileiro e programa municipal de segurança do paciente em Porto Alegre; e um evento. Conclusão: Os processos tecnológicos permitiram desenvolver 14 produtos contribuindo para o ensino na saúde e permitindo a integração da universidade com o serviço de saúde e a comunidade.
INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS IN "IGGI BARS & KARBONADES" COMPANY AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS IMPROVEMENT
Authors: Kuvete Samanta
Published: January 2025

In the dynamic foodservice environment, companies like “IGGI bars & karbonades” face the challenge of effectively differentiating themselves from their competitors and meeting the changing demands of their customer. Although the importance of integrated marketing communications is recognized, there are gaps in the understanding of how to strategically use integrated marketing communications to drive business success and customer satisfaction in the food service industry. The author, researching the marketing communication development opportunities of the Rezekne company “IGGI bars & karbonades”, offers an integrated marketing communication plan for one calendar year.
The So-called Coronation Denarius of King Władysław the Premyslid and its Political and Cultural Significance
Authors: Sobiesiak Joanna
Published: January 2025

The article deals with the coins of the Duke and King Ladislaus II (I) of Bohemia, as elements of display of power. The denar around which the lecture focuses on is the so-called coronation denar of King Vladislav. Minted probably in 1158 or not much later, it was intended to legitimise the royal power of this Premyslid over Bohemia. This attribution allows for a new interpretation of the iconography on the obverse of this coin. The throning figure is not necessarily identified with Frederick Barbarossa, it could be a figure/symbol embodying sacred, imperial power.
Estates of the Lithuanian Nobility in the Territory of the Present-day Lublin Region in the 15th–16th Centuries
Authors: Jusiak Paweł Marcin
Published: January 2025

The aim of this article is to discuss the estate complexes that were created in the15th and 16th centuries in today’s north-eastern Lublin region. At that time these were the territories of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and throughout the period a processof shrinkage of the grand ducal domain and development of private property was observed to have been under discussion. The estates of the Zabrzezinski, Ilnicz, Radziwiłł, Sanguszko, Sapieha, Połubieński, and Kopcie families were established near the main transportation routes and on the banks of the River Bug; they permanently changed the local settlement network, and Międzyrzecz, Biała, Kodeń, and Włodawa became important magnate residences for which other families, counted among the elite not only of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania but also of the Polish Crown, vied in the centuries to follow. Some estates were passed from one family to another, others remained in the possession of the same families for decades or even centuries. There were marriages between owners, but also disputes over border lands or lack of proper financial sett lements. Some disputes went on for years over successive generations and usually ended with the most wealthy and influential families succeeding.
Religious Provenances of the Lost Incunabula Set of the Seminary Library in Plock
Authors: Marszalska Jolanta Małgorzata
Published: January 2025

In the 19th century the following monasteries and monastic houses in the Płock diocese were suppressed: Augustinians in Ciechanów, Benedictines in Pułtusk, Bernardines in Ostrołęka, Przasnysz, Ratów, Skępe and Strzegocin, Dominicans in Płock, Conventual Franciscans in Dobrzyń nad Wisłą, Capuchins in Zakroczym, Visceral Carmelitesin Płońsk and Trutowo, Missionaries in Płock and Mława, Reformati in Płock, Pułtusk, Zaręby Kościelne and Żuromin. The monastery of the Discalced Carmelites in Obory was established as a full-time monastery. Based on an analysis of the surviving registration drawn up by Kazimierz Piekarski, entitled: Incunabula of the Library of the Seminary in Plock. Kazimierz Piekarski’s registration from before 1 September 1939, the stock of incunabula held in the libraries of the above-mentioned monasteries, transported to the Seminary Library in Płock in the 19th century, was reconstructed. This valuable resource of fifteenth-century books of monastic provenance was taken out of Płock by Germans at the beginning of the Second World War.
Land Reform (Volok Reform) as Ecological Revolution
Authors: Guzowski Piotr
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this article is to look at the great reform of the organization of the grand ducal estates in the second half of the 16th century through the prism of the concept of ecological revolution. The changes introduced as a result of the reform included the regulation of fields, the development of manors, the spread of the three-field system and the organization of estates into a system of aldermanships. They were all associated with an ecological transformation that changed society’s relationship with nature. The article is a research reconnaissance, drawing attention to settlement development, wilderness colonization, agricultural development and forest management as processes that transformed the landscape. An illustrative example explored in this article is the creation of manors, the organization of large villages, the endowment of land to the towns, as well as the thinning and exploitation of forests in the western parts of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania: in Podlasie region and Grodno district. Until now, the sources of normative and inventory nature have usually been used to observe changes in the material sphere resulting from the land (volok) reform, whereas the author points out that they also allow observation of changes in mentality.
Lithuanian Wax and Candles in the Early Modern Period. Production, Trade and Consumption (Selected Issues)
Authors: Żojdź Karol
Published: January 2025

The article discusses the production, trade, and consumption of wax and wax candles in the early modern period in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Unlike in Western European countries, wax was not widely used in the Poland-Lithuanian Commonwealth and was mainly utilized for candle making. The article provides an in-depth analysis of the subject, drawing on a variety of primary sources, including registers of Lithuanian customs offices, bills, inventories, agronomic treaties, and other relevant materials. By examining the most significant trends and changes that occurred in these three segments between the 16th and 18th centuries, the article aims to shed light on the historical context and usage of wax in the region.
Changes in the Ukrainian Criminal Code Related to the Ongoing War with the Russian Federation
Authors: Mozgawa Marek , Shupyana Maryana
Published: January 2025

Due to the Russian aggression against Ukraine, a need arose not only to adopt defensive measures, but also to adjust legal provisions (including criminal law) accordingly to the realities. The Ukrainian criminal law responds dynamically to problems arising out in a society forced to live in a completely new reality, a wartime reality. At the same time, since developments occur quickly, there are inaccuracies and defects in legislation, as identified in the paper. The article seeks to present and analyse the changes introduced both in the general part of the Ukrainian Criminal Code (mainly the issue of so-called combat immunity), and in the special part thereof where new types of crime were defined (e.g. collaboration with the enemy – Article 111¹, denying the fact of the aggression against Ukraine – part 1 of Article 111¹), statutory criteria of some of those existing have been modified (e.g. Article 361) and sanctions for certain crimes have been aggravated, if the crimes are committed during martial law (e.g. part 2 of Article 111). As a rule, the authors consider the changes correct, and any imperfections (or interpretive doubts) seem to result mostly from the complexity of the situation and the need to carry out a quick legislative process.
asignatura de música: estudio comparativo de las opiniones del alumnado de centros públicos y privados
Authors: Bravo-Fuentes Paloma
Published: January 2025

La presente investigación se centra en un contexto caracterizado por una constante evolución legislativa que ha conducido a una disminución de la carga lectiva en la asignatura de Música en el nivel de educación primaria. Esta situación plantea interrogantes significativos acerca de la relevancia y pertinencia de mantener la música como componente integral del currículo escolar. En este contexto, el propósito fundamental de este estudio reside en la comprensión profunda de la valoración y nivel de satisfacción de los estudiantes en relación con las clases de música. Es crucial subrayar que esta investigación no se circunscribe a la perspectiva de los docentes, sino que se enfoca en la percepción directa del propio alumnado. Para lograrlo, se considera la inclusión de 584 estudiantes de tercer ciclo de educación primaria de centros educativos tanto públicos como privados de la localidad de Marbella (Málaga), con el objetivo de identificar posibles similitudes y diferencias en la manera en que estas instituciones abordan la asignatura de música. La metodología de investigación se sustenta en la triangulación de datos, lo que implica la recolección de información a través de diversas fuentes y técnicas. Los resultados de esta investigación no solo enriquecerán la comprensión de la percepción de los estudiantes sobre la música en el contexto educativo, sino que también proporcionarán datos valiosos para los especialistas en educación musical. A través de estas conclusiones, se aspira a promover un proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje más eficaz y significativo en el ámbito musical, adaptado a las motivaciones y preferencias de los estudiantes, asegurando así la continuidad de la música como componente esencial de la formación educativa en la educación primaria.
María Magdalena en “la visión de los Reyes Magos” de Emilia Pardo Bazán.
Authors: Callejón  García José Antonio
Published: January 2025

“La visión de los Reyes Magos” de Emilia Pardo Bazán aborda el tema de la redención espiritual y redefine la imagen historiográfica de María Magdalena con una reivindicación de la mujer. Este artículo analiza su simbología y alusiones enigmáticas a Magdalena haciendo una revisión imparcial de los evangelios canónicos y apócrifos. Además, establece una conexión feminista con el imaginario metafórico pictórico y literario.
Simulación del proceso de extracción y descargue de malezas en la ciénaga Juan Gómez del departamento de Bolívar-Colombia
Authors: Puello-Martínez Kevin , Buelvas-Gallo Miguel , Herrera-Vidal German
Published: January 2025

Esta investigación destaca la relevancia de la simulación de eventos discretos como una herramienta estratégica para evaluar procesos logísticos complejos, aplicada a un sistema real en la ciénaga Juan Gómez, Bolívar, Colombia. El objetivo es desarrollar un modelo de simulación para comparar la eficiencia operativa en los procesos de extracción, y descargue de malezas de cada una de las cuadrillas, permitiendo tomar decisiones basadas en datos durante la ejecución del proyecto. Bajo un enfoque cuantitativo y mediante una metodología basada en simulación, se modelaron las operaciones de tres cuadrillas asociadas a un recurso específico tipo botes mediante software ProModel. La investigación, es de tipo práctica, aplicada y propositiva. Los hallazgos identificaron ineficiencias en la cuadrilla 3, proponiéndose estrategias como la redistribución de tareas, optimización de procesos logísticos y mantenimiento preventivo para mejorar su desempeño. Este estudio evidencia el valor de la simulación como herramienta robusta para analizar y resolver problemáticas logísticas en sistemas fluviales, aportando soluciones prácticas para incrementar la sostenibilidad y eficiencia operativa en entornos complejos.
THỰC TRẠNG ĐỊNH KIẾN GIỚI CỦA GIÁO VIÊN TẠI MỘT SỐ TRƯỜNG MẦM NON TRÊN ĐỊA BÀN THÀNH PHỐ HÀ NỘI
Authors: Thị Lâm Bùi , Yến Nhi Phan , Thị Nhung Sùng , Thị Phương Cứ
Published: January 2025

In preschool education, teachers' gender stereotypes affect the organization of the environment, creating opportunities for children to explore, express, and develop abilities. This study focuses on understanding gender bias among 30 teachers at 3 preschools in Hanoi city. This quantitative study uses questionnaires and self-assessment of teachers on knowledge, attitudes, and practices, combined with in-depth interviews of 3 cases. The results indicate that preschool teachers have limited knowledge regarding gender and gender equality. Teachers self-assess that they have some initial understanding of gender stereotypes and the effects of gender stereotypes on children. Teachers do not intentionally have gender-biased attitudes and behaviors when organizing children's educational activities. However, in reality, they still show mechanical and stereotypical attitudes and behaviors related to factors of gender in the classroom. The results of this research are the basis for finding solutions in training and fostering preschool teachers to minimize gender stereotypes in education.
TỔNG QUAN NGHIÊN CỨU VỀ CÁC NHÂN TỐ ẢNH HƯỞNG ĐẾN PHÁT TRIỂN CHUYÊN MÔN CỦA GIÁO VIÊN MẦM NON
Authors: Minh Hoa Phạm , Mạnh Tuấn Nguyễn , Hà Linh Nguyễn
Published: January 2025

The professional development of preschool teachers is a key factor in the global effort to enhance the quality of early childhood education. Using the document analysis method, this article provides a comprehensive overview of the factors influencing the professional development of preschool teachers globally and in Vietnam. Subjective factors include policies and compensation, the working environment and management practices, and societal perceptions of the teaching profession. Objective factors encompass teachers' autonomy, motivation for personal development, and experience. The article identifies research gaps and suggests new directions, aligned with sustainable development, for future studies on the professional development of preschool teachers in Vietnam.
CÁC THANG ĐO LÒNG BIẾT ƠN CỦA TRẺ MẦM NON TRÊN THẾ GIỚI VÀ ĐỊNH HƯỚNG PHÁT TRIỂN THANG ĐO Ở BỐI CẢNH VIỆT NAM
Authors: Thị Lâm Bùi , Hồng Thuận Nguyễn , Tuấn Vĩnh Nguyễn , Thị Nhung Lê
Published: January 2025

The gratitude of preschool children is a positive emotion, bringing many physical, psychological, and social benefits to them. Determining the level of their gratitude with an appropriate scale will be an important basis for educational impacts to improve it. By reviewing, synthesizing, analyzing, and evaluating related research works, the article introduces some preschool children's gratitude scales in the world that have been built and used. These scales are mainly in the form of questionnaires or checklists, measured directly on children or through parents. Based on that and the theoretical research results on the gratitude of preschool children, the article provides directions to develop a preschool children's gratitude scale within the context of Vietnam so that future studies can inherit it.
PHỐI HỢP GIỮA NHÀ TRƯỜNG VÀ GIA ĐÌNH TRONG TỔ CHỨC HOẠT ĐỘNG GIÁO DỤC STEAM ĐỂ GIÁO DỤC KĨ NĂNG GIẢI QUYẾT VẤN ĐỀ CHO TRẺ 5 – 6 TUỔI
Authors: Út Phượng Đặng
Published: January 2025

Teaching problem-solving skills to children is one of the core objectives of early childhood education, helping children develop logical thinking, analytical ability, creativity, and adaptability to changes in life. To achieve this goal, close coordination between schools and families in organizing STEAM educational activities is necessary. This paper presents theoretical research results on teaching problem-solving skills to children aged 5-6 through STEAM educational activities, highlighting its importance, the stages, and specific implementation steps in each stage to enhance coordination between schools and families in organizing STEAM educational activities to teach problem-solving skills. The research method used involves analyzing scientific articles and specialized books on STEAM education, problem-solving skills, and the coordination between schools and families, both in Vietnam and internationally. The research results provide directions for further practical studies in this field.
THREE PHASES OF TECHNOLOGY IN SINGAPORE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
Authors: Lam Toh Tin
Published: January 2025

This paper discusses the changes in classroom instructions due to technology over the years in mathematics education, and how these changes have impacted mathematics learning and teaching. The impact on learning can be seen over a few phases in Singapore: The use of scientific and graphing calculators has allowed the focus on the developing of higher-order thinking skills, while at the same time de-emphasizing routine computation. With the introduction of various computer software such as spreadsheets, mathematics teaching, and learning have moved towards the next level of emphasis on coding and computational thinking. Technology can and has been harnessed by teachers to enhance student learning. These will be discussed in detail in the talk, with particular reference to the Singapore education context.
APPLICATION OF PYTHON FOR DESIGNING VISUAL AIDS AND INTEGRATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TO TEACHING MATHEMATICS AT HIGH SCHOOLS
Authors: Thai Nhat Duy Thi , Anh Tuan Bui
Published: January 2025

This research investigates the effective integration of Python programming and visual aids in teaching mathematics at high schools in the Mekong Delta region. Recognizing the transformational power of technology in education, the study utilizes Python's capabilities to design interactive and engaging visual tools for mathematics instruction. The theoretical framework draws on insights from scholars such as Hyerle, Bui Anh Tuan, and Giardino, emphasizing the cognitive benefits of non-linguistic sign systems in mathematics learning. The experiment follows a structured process involving content research, lesson plan development, and real-world application in high school classrooms. The impact is assessed through a comprehensive survey, employing Cronbach's Alpha for reliability analysis. Results indicate a positive reception among students, who showed a preference for the visual and Python-integrated teaching approach.
Chimaera Modelling – when the modellers must reconcile inconsistent elements or purposes
Authors: Edmonds Bruce , Hofstede Gert Jan , Koch Jennifer , Le Page Christophe , Lim Theo , Lippe Melvin , Nöldeke Beatrice , Van Delden Hedwig
Published: January 2025

Socio-Ecological System modelling projects are becoming increasingly complicated, with multiple actors and aspects being the norm. Such projects can cause problems for the modellers when this involves different elements, goals, philosophies, etc., all pulling in different directions – we call this “Chimaera Modelling.” Although such situations are common when you talk to modellers, they do not seem to be explicitly discussed in the literature. In this paper, we attempt to turn this perceived “inside” phenomenon into an “outside” phenomenon and to start a debate to increase transparency among the modelling community. We discuss the different aspects which may be relevant to this problem to start this debate, including: the underlying philosophy, modelling goals, extent of choice the modellers have, different stages of modelling, and kinds of actors that are involved. We further map out some of the dimensions with which Chimaera Modelling connects. We briefly discuss these and propose to the community as a whole to work on their methodological development, feasibility, risks and applicability as their resolution is far beyond the scope of this paper. We end with a brief description of the broad possible approaches to such situations. Our main message is a call for recognition of Chimaera Modelling as a likely side-effect of multi-stakeholder, multi-purpose projects, and to take this into account proactively at the project team level and be transparent about the tensions and contradictions that underly such modelling.
Particularidades del Acceso al Arbitraje Internacional en los Tratados Bilaterales de Inversión suscritos por la República del Ecuador
Authors: Suarez Anzorena C. Ignacio
Published: January 2025

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo brindar una introducción a los aspectos operativos de los mecanismos de solución de controversias entre inversores y estados que establecen los Tratados Bilaterales de Inversión ("TBIs"). En particular, la atención se centrará en el rol que el arbitraje internacional cumple en tal contexto y en los requisitos que condicionan el acceso a tan especial jurisdicción.
La no ejecución de un Laudo Arbitral Comercial Internacional como expropiación indirecta
Authors: A. Craham James , Treviño Vives Carlos
Published: January 2025

Desde hace tiempo se ha presentado la interrogante de si una decisión judicial o arbitral desfavorable podría ser constitutiva de una expropiación indirecta bajo el amparo de la Convención de Washington, el Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte (TLCAN) o un Tratado Bilateral de Protección de Inversión Extranjera (BIT). El hecho es que varios Estados, no obstante sus obligaciones bajo los tratados internacionales, se aprovechan de sus tribunales locales para impedir o dificultar el proceso arbitral, en particular vía antifsuit injunctions , o para anular los laudos. La consecuencia directa es que la parte actora se ve frustrada en su expectativa de obtener la indemnización reclamada. Tal es particularmente la situación en materia de inversión extranjera. Por lo tanto, no es sorprendente ver a los afectados sostener que las mencionadas situaciones son nada más y nada menos que expropiaciones indirectas.