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COFFEE CULTURE IN DOWNTOWN NOVI PAZAR
Authors:   Internacionalni univerzitet u Novom Pazaru, LUKAČ-ZORANIĆ Amela , FEHRATOVIĆ Jahja
Published: December 2024

Culture generates symbols and rituals, strengthens beliefs and values, interprets experiences and initiates activities among members of a particular group, whereas the concept of culture, as sociologists believe, is equivalent to larger aspect of cognition such as beliefs, values, art, literature, music and all other practices that are common thus defining them as a collective, the authors in this paper seek to explore the phenomenon of coffee as a special cultural feature and its layered meaning in the downtown of Novi Pazar. Hence, „coffee culture“ developed as a form of ritual practiced in the act of gathering and collective drinking of coffee in Cafes and coffeeshops. The authors try to pre-sent how the simple enjoyment of a cup of hot, black drink has developed into a cultural and common phenomenon that carries a deeper contextual meaning not only in everyday life but also in the literary texts of Bosniak authors. The authors start from the assumption that culture is everything that defines man, thus without it there is no life, and that the love of coffee has existed for centuries. Moreover, the coffee has taken the form of non-material cultural heritage in an environment such as Novi Pazar. In conclusion, the authors sought to present several literary texts in which the motif of coffee has a special meaning.
MORE RECENT LOANWORDS IN FRIAR ŠIMUN KLIMANTOVIĆ`S CROATIAN GLAGOLITIC MISCELLANY I
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Split, LOZIĆ-KNEZOVIĆ Katarina
Published: December 2024

The paper discusses Romance loanwords in the transliterated corpus of Friar Šimun Klimantović’s Miscellany I (RitKlim I) from 1512: Italianisms and Adriatisms (loanwords from Dalma­tian and Venetian), as well as more recent loanwords in the parts of the Croatian Glagolitic Miscellany, compared to their valida­tion in canonical texts, namely in Slovník jazyka staroslověnské­ho (Eng. Glossary of the Old Church Slavonic Language), and in Croatian Glagolitic texts excerpted for the corpus of Rječnik crkvenoslavenskoga jezika hrvatske redakcije (Eng. Dictionary of the Croatian redaction of the Church Slavonic language). Selected examples have been compared with two key literary works of the time, Judita by Marko Marulić and Planine (Eng. The Mountains) by Petar Zoranić, as well as with the Croatian coastal and insular Chakavian dialects and the dialects of the Bay of Kotor, which have traditionally preserved a considerable number of Romanisms. A total of 73 lexemes of Romance ori­gin were analysed. Examples such as banakь, fab’rikati, f’rutь, kapučь, kaš’tigь, kun’ten’to, ob’ligati, pržunь, š’kapulati (se), tem’peranь have been well-preserved to this day in the analysed dialects. Special emphasis is placed on determining the presen­ce of selected Romanisms with regard to the linguistic basis of a particular part of the manuscript, i.e. whether the manuscript was written predominantly in Church Slavonic or vernacular with respect to its content.
KLYMENTOVA O. CONCEPTOLOGY OF PRAYER IN UKRAINIAN PAREMIA
Authors:   Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка, КЛИМЕНТОВА Олена
Published: December 2024

In the article, the author analyzes the conceptology of PRAYER, which was formed by the Ukrainian paremiic consciousness historically, but even in our time, paremiic ideas continue to shape the specifics of the religious feelings of Ukrainians, as it is one of the constants of spiritual existence. The choice of paremias as material for the study of communicative characteristics of Ukrainian religious discourse is due to the fact that paremias contain eth-no-specific, value-oriented stereotypical ideas about reality, which reflect constant characteristics of mentality. It was found that the main cognitive themes of the ethno-cultural specificity of the paremiic conceptualization of PRAYER are: prayer is the language of God prayer is an influential text; prayer is a form of love; it is important WHO reads the prayer; prayers of mother and father have special power; prayer is a means of forming one’s own personality; the quality of prayer characterizes a person; prayer is not compatible with any evil; prayer is primarily a request; do not ask for nonsense in prayers; excess in prayer practice is condemned; prayer does not replace physical labor. The identified cognitive items indicate a prototypical characteristic – prayer is an autonomous social value. Paremias make it possible to reveal that prayer in communicative use emerged from crisis contexts and became part of the everyday chronotope, an important component of the etiquette culture of Ukrainians. The paremiic appeal to prayer is objectified in a very wide range of communicative situations for the verbalization of primarily sensory experience. In this way, information from religious theory is transformed into forms of everyday religious consciousness.
Paremic verbalizers of prayer in speech embody a protective and harmonizing function, are mediators between God’s and human spaces, spiritual and material dimensions of existence.
LANGUAGE MEANS OF ЕVALUATION IN OGNEN SPAKHICH’S NOVEL „HANSEN’S CHILDREN“
Authors:   Інститут української мови НАН України, KOTS Tetiana
Published: December 2024

The article analyzes the linguistic means of evaluation in the novel of the modern Montenegrin writer Ognen Spahic „Hansen’s Children“, translated into Ukrainian. Evaluation is qualified as a universal stylistic category, which covers multilevel language units with axiological semantics and conveys the positive or negative attitude of the speaker to the named object, phenomenon, concept.
The text of the novel raises a close and understandable for the Ukrainian and Montenegrin peoples problem of loss of humanity in the conditions of totalitarian systems, ironic portrayal of the myth of freedom in democratic societies. The linguistic behavior of the translator of the work is determined by the universal values of freedom, which are the basis of motivation to build evaluative paradigms of nuclear concepts: man, environment, totalitarian system, new world, which have a clearly negative psychological and emotional connotation. Rational axiology is manifested in the contextual functioning of common lexical units.
Positive, emotional and symbolic in the text are the universal values of culture and spirituality, which unite the nation and humanity in general: art, nature, history. Evaluation in a translated work is done by using language units registered in dictionaries or in the memory of native speakers in terms of their values. Analysis of the translated text proves that the problem of the totalitarian system has a common understanding in the Montenegrin and Ukrainian worldviews. One of the defining criteria for the formation of the axiological scale of the novel is the aesthetic perfection of the semantic, semantic content of language units – tokens, expressions, phraseology.
The considered axiological paradigms of lexical units, in particular synonyms, and stylistic means (epithets, metaphors, antitheses, oxymorons) testify that the traditionally established universal axiological scale influences the discovery of a common fund of different languages and makes a work of art the property of all mankind.
PROBLEM OF NATIONAL IDENTITY IN NOVELS BY ANDREY KURKOV „GRAY BEES“ AND OLGA KRYAZHICH „SHADOW OF THE CAT“
Authors:   Одеський національний університет імені І.І.Мечникова, MUSII Valentyna
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the study of two works of modern Ukrainian prose about the events after beginning of military operations on territory of Ukraine in 2014. The aim of this paper is to investigate the ways of artistic recreation by Olga Kryazhich and Andrey Kurkovthe movement of one person („Gray Bees“) or numerous groups of people („Shadow of the Cat“) towards national self-identification. Research methods: the study uses an integrated approach which is based on the provisions of synergetics and narratology, as well as on the typological method. Results. The picture of the world in both works is considered as transgressive. The hero of the „Gray Bees“ lives in the so-called „gray zone“ (between war and peace) and at first shows indifference to what is happening. The village where the heroes of „Shadow of the Cat“ live is on the side of the separatists. But it does not mean that all of them ideologically support separatism. Both works were analyzed at several levels: subject relations, plot motives, composition. The study of the features of the narration (the diegetic narrator and his mask in „Shadow of the Cat“ and the non-diegetic narrator in „Grey Bees“), as well as of the points of view of different characters made it possible to present their polarity, motivate tragic split within the country. Analysis of the motive of travelling made it possible to imagine different lifestyles and the attitudes between the different segments of the population. Correlations of symmetry and asymmetry in the novels made it possible to trace the direction of consciousness and behavior of the population of Donbass. Scientific novelty.
Both works became the object of literary analysis at the poetic and conceptual levels and were included to the context of topical problems for the first time. Practical significance. The article extends the understanding of the main trends in the development of modern Ukrainian literature, demonstrates ways of artistic solution of the problem of national identity by literature.
THE POWER OF SATIRE: HOW TO LAUGH ABOUT POLITICAL ISSUES
Authors:   The Perse Upper School Cambridge, Great Britain, LUNN Timothy , VERHOVTSOVA Olga , ISHCHENKO Olga ,   Department of Foreign Languages and Translation, National Aviation Uni-versity, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: December 2024

By studying satire in newspapers, this article’s aim is to apply a common analysis tool on a discursive type found in the daily press column. The idea is to point out humorous satirical components in the texts devoted to political events or political leaders.

The satirical press has been an important part of the me­dia landscape for centuries. Through humor, wit, and irony, sa­tirical publications have been able to criticize and satirize poli­ticians, public figures, and social issues in a way that traditional media cannot. This article examines the role and influence of the satirical press in society, explores its historical roots, con­temporary forms, and potential future development. Drawing on case studies from different media, we analyze the ways in whi­ch the satirical press shaped public discourse, influenced policy decisions, and challenged power structures. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the satirical press in the digi­tal age, including the rise of social media and changing audience expectations. Ultimately, we argue that the satirical press plays a crucial role in promoting critical thinking, upholding democratic values and holding government accountable.

This study lays the basis for analyzing a complex pheno­menon of satire. It also reveals the various types of satire speci­fic to cultural and linguistic contexts.
A BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF LEGAL ENGLISH
Authors:   Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, JAVORNIK ČUBRIĆ Marijana
Published: December 2024

The paper attempts to provide a brief outline of the historical development of Legal English. Among other things, Legal English is characterised by numerous borrowings from other languages and it is therefore important to study its historical development and trace the origins of the words and phrases that are commonly used today. From the ninth century until the twelfth, words were mainly borrowed from Scandinavian languages. However, language of common law was constructed after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The written language of the law after the Conquest was Latin, as in most of Europe, but French became the language of the law courts in England, and French loans were concerned with law and administration. Thus for more than 300 years the English legal profession was trilingual, as Latin was used for legal records, English for hearing witnesses and French for oral pleadings. The traces of that period which are still present in modern Legal English are explored in the paper, as a better insight into the historical development of Legal English enables a better understanding of the ways in which it is still changing today.
AXIOLOGICAL AND TEMPORAL DIMENSIONSOF THE LANGUAGE NORM
Authors:   Institute of the Ukrainian Languageof National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, KOTS Tetiana
Published: December 2024

The article deals with the analysis of the language norm – an important concept of the general theory of a language and the main category of the language culture as a direction of linguisti­cs. The prescriptive norm is differentiated as an ideal, codified norm, which regulates the rules of use of linguistic means, and the descriptive norm as a model of real functioning of multilevel language units. In the historical aspect, attention is drawn to the existence of a symbolic norm, which embodies the connection with folk traditions, national self-awareness and a pragmatic norm, which subordinates the means of language to a certain communicative goal. Attention is drawn to the dynamics of the literary norm in connection with the internal potential of the system and socio-cultural factors.
MONTENEGRIN DRAMABATRIC PEROVIĆ – A BLOODY DRAMA IN SEVEN ACTS
Authors:   Pravni fakultet – Podgorica, MARTINOVIĆ Srđa
Published: December 2024

We present to the public an unknown Montenegrin drama Batric Perović – a bloody drama in seven acts. A Montenegrin author wrote it in the United States of America. This drama was published in Detroit in 1933. In addition to this drama, the author also wrote a strong patriotic poem Land of Martyrs. Author Marko Popović was active in Montenegrin emigrant societies after leaving Montenegro and Italy.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE MONTENEGRIN PEDIGREE ON THE MEDIEVAL MOTIVES OF EVHEN MALANYUK'S CREATIVITY
Authors:   Львівський національний університет імені Івана Франка, KRUPACH Mykola
Published: December 2024

The article focuses on the Montenegrin origin of one of the branches of the pedigree of E. Malaniuk – the most prominent writer of the Ukrainian emigration, whose work was primarily aimed at restoring the national status of Ukraine. With the help of biographical, cultural-historical, analytical met-hods and methods of hermeneutics, the early works of the writer are analyzed, in which there are medieval motifs, in particular the motives of Western European chivalry. It is noted that they originated in the work of E. Malaniuk not only as a result of his romantic thinking or under the influence of individual thinkers, but could have a very real basis related to the Montenegrin origin of the writer's family, who lived in Montenegro in medieval times. Quite scant information is given about the Montenegrin family of J. Stoyanov, who was E. Malanyuk's maternal grandfather. In particular, J. Stoyanov could influence not only the choice of grandson to become a professional soldier, but also the heraldic symbols of his noble family (especially the medieval shield depicted on the coat of arms) could interest E. Malaniuk as a medieval theme in general and his grandson's interest in national-liberation struggle of Montenegrins, in particular directed against the Ottoman Empire. Also on the example of the historical novel "Black Council" by P. Kulish illustrates the interest of Ukrainians in the then mysterious for them Montenegro. First of all, to the heroic struggle of her people for national independence, as well as to such a custom as – otmica, associated with the abduction of the bride. This ancient Montenegrin custom is not only depicted in P. Kulish's novel, but was also realized in the life of E. Malanyuk's future father, who kidnapped J. Stoyanov's daughter.
DO CULTURES OF REMEMBRANCE CONNECT OR SET APART - FORMER YUGOSLAVIA AREA IN 2023
Authors:   Sveučilište u Zagrebu, GOLDSTEIN Ivo
Published: December 2024

The paper analyzes the cultural memory in individual states of the former Yugoslavia and conceptualizes the question of whether it connects or separates. It also explores the themes of identity, historical memory, and confronting the past in a region that once shared common borders.
THE ROLE OF JESUITS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CROATIAN SCHOOL LIBRARIES
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, LUBINA Tihana , STANIĆ Ivana
Published: December 2024

Libraries and education share a distinct commonality, as exemplified by the emergence of libraries in the first Jesuit grammar schools in Croatia during the early 17th century. The libraries formed an integral part of the educational work of the grammar schools. The growth and enrichment of these reference teachers’ libraries resulted from numerous donations and lega­cies from supporters of the Society of Jesus, former professors, students, prominent individuals, and local government resour­ces. This paper provides a historical overview of the founding and development of the first Jesuit college libraries, focusing specifically on the Osijek mission. It draws upon published scientific, professional research, and archival materials to incre­ase understanding. Despite the founding of the Latin school in Osijek in 1729, the earliest record of books from the Grammar School Library only dates back to the Chronicles of parish priest Antun Turković (1798–1806). Before this, neither historical so­urces nor relevant literature provided concrete evidence of the Library’s existence, nor could it be determined if books were systematically gathered for educational purposes. Consequen­tly, this research asserts the thesis that Jesuit libraries, especially the one in Osijek, housed extensive book collections intended for educating both students and teachers, thereby serving as an indispensable catalyst for the development of grammar school education and overall education in Osijek.
ANIMALS AND ANIMALITY IN PASOLINI’S FILMS:LA RICOTTA AND UCCELLACI E UCCELLINI
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences University of Split, ERSTIĆ Marijana , MARIĆ Antonela
Published: December 2024

This paper is concerned with the various manifestations of animals, the animalesque and animality, using as a background platform two films by the Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini. The texts of French philosophers Henri Bergson and Jacques Derrida constitute the theoretical framework for the aforementioned re­search. According to the philosophical concepts of the said phi­losophers, laughter and habitus are percieved as features which primarily differenciate ʻhumansʼ from ʻanimalsʼ.

Furthermore, in the analyzed films La ricotta (I, 1963), and Uccellacci e uccellini (I, 1966), Pier Paolo Pasolini uses diffe­rent modes of fictional animal representations, such as metap­hors, symbols or allegories, as well as parables, recurring in the above-mentioned philosophers. He also anticipates the more modern, present-day concepts of Georges Didi-Huberman. The hypothesis behind the guiding logic of this paper is that in the films analyzed, animals stand for the human condition in diffe­rent ways.
ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF YOGHURT PRODUCED FROM GOAT MILK USING NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL STARTER CULTURE AS A FUNCTION OF STORAGE TIME
Authors: Ayodele J. O. , Omoniyi I. K. , Iyun O. R. A. , Oyibo U. A. , Idris A.
Published: December 2024

This study assessed the quality of yoghurt produced from goat milk using natural and artificial starter cultures. It determined its physicochemical [total solids, ash, protein, fat, pH, and Lactic Acid Bacteria], antioxidant [total phenolic content, tannin, phosphomolybdate assay, and vitamin C of milk], and mineral composition [calcium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium] within 28-day duration of storage. The study revealed that those yoghurts produced from goat milk using natural starter cultures exhibited the highest Total solids TS [13.95 %], Total Ash TAC [0.69 %], Oil [5.3 %], Protein [3.31 %], pH [4.96 %], and Lactic Acid [1.07 %] at day 1. Also, yoghurts produced from natural culture starter exhibited higher phenol [0.125 g/L], phosphomolybdate [0.082 g/L], and Tannin [0.082 g/L]; while the one with artificial starter culture had higher Vitamin C [7.56 g/L] content. The yoghurts produced using natural starters were observed to have the best mineral contents [Phosphorus: 0.234 g/L, Potassium: 1.050 g/L, Sodium: 1.450 g/L, Zinc: 0.101 g/L and Calcium 0.697 g/L]. Yoghurts produced using artificial starter culture showed higher nutritional contents at a storage duration of 28 days. Natural starter culture yoghurt exhibited the best physicochemical properties and mineral composition. While yoghurts from artificial starter culture performed exhibited better storage capability and stability of shelf life. Certain fruits and mostly citrus can be employed to improve the shelf-life of yoghurt samples as well as their nutritional composition.
PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF PHYSIO- CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF PLASTIC WASTES PAVEMENT BLOCKS
Authors: Jajere F.A. , Nwufo B.T.
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the utilization of plastic wastes, such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE), poly propylene (PP), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in the production of pavement block. These plastic were mixed in different ratios with cement, sand, and stone dust to produce durable and cost-effective blocks.The plastic wastes was shredded, melted (1700C-2600C), and mixed with fillers. The mixture was cast into moulds and tested for water absorption, acid and base resistance properties. Significant improvements were observed: zero water absorption compared to conventional blocks (water absorption 7.8%), the plastic pavement blocks demonstrated superior performance. This research demonstrates the potential of plastic waste in construction, offering a sustainable solution for waste management and environmentally friendly infrastructure development.
SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND INVITRO-ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF Ni (II) AND Fe (II) COMPLEXES OF SOME HYDRAZONE LIGANDS
Authors: Bello N M , Ebune A O , Ahmad K B , Achika J.
Published: December 2024

hydrazone which are compounds that have N-N bond in addition to –C=N- bond of well-known Schiff’s bases. They are formed by the reaction of carbonyl compounds (ketones or aldehydes) with hydrazides or its derivatives. They form coordination compounds with almost all transition elements, forming various geometries. The present work focuses on the synthesis and characterization of Ni (II) and Fe (II) complexes of some hydrazone ligands. For this purpose, three (3) different hydrazone ligands were synthesized, by reacting different types of hydrazide derivatives with carbonyl compounds (ketones or aldehydes). Each of these ligands were used to formed complexes with Ni (II) and Fe (II), using their hexahydrated metal salts. The complexes were characterized using; IR spectroscopy, UV-Visible spectroscopy, elemental analysis, conductivity measurement and magnetic susceptibility measurement.
TIP DRŽAVE BLAGOSTANJA U SRBIJI
Authors:   Univerzitet u Nišu, Filozofski fakultet, Nedeljković Đorđe
Published: December 2024

U prvom delu rada dat je kratak prikaz toka transformacije socijalne politike Repu-
blike Srbije. Sistem socijalne sigurnosti za vreme trajanja socijalizma bio je zasnovan
na politici punog zapošljavanja i ostvarivanju socijalnih prava povezanih sa radnim
statusom. Padom socijalizma, zbog određenih društvenih i ekonomskih okolnosti,
prave reforme su u Srbiji počele kasnije nego u ostalim zemljama. Tokom perioda
tranzicije sprovedenim reformama u određenim oblastima socijalne države, dotadašnji
model socijalne države bio je značajno liberalizovan uz zadržavanje prethodne korpo-
rativističke tradicije. U drugom delu rada analizirane su sadašnje karakteristike tipa
države blagostanja Republike Srbije u odnosu na tradicionalnu Esping-Andersenovu
klasifikaciju. Analiza pokazuje da je aktuelni tip države blagostanja u Republici Srbiji
mešovit tačnije korporativno-liberalan. U oblasti penzijskog i invalidskog osiguranja
kao i u oblasti osiguranja za slučaj nezaposlenosti dominiraju prevashodno korporativ-
ne karakteristike sa pojedinim liberalnim elementima, dok je sistem socijalne zaštite
liberalan.
PREKORAČENJE EKOLOŠKOG OTISKA I UVEĆANJE EKOLOŠKOG DUGA CRNE GORE
Authors:   Univerzitet Crne Gore, Filozofski fakultet Nikšić, Radonjić Olga , Šarović Rade ,   Univerzitet Crne Gore, Filozofski fakultet Nikšić
Published: December 2024

Iako Crna Gora ima status prve ekološke države, način na koji se trenutno ophodi pre-
ma prirodi i prirodnim resursima pokazuje zabrinjavajuću sliku. Prekomjerna, nekon-
torolisana i devastirajuća eksploatacija resursa, zajedno sa realizacijom projekata koji
samo na papiru nose naziv „ekološke i održive gradnje“, uz probleme zagađenja vode i
vazduha, kao i neadekvatnog i nepravilnog odlaganja otpada, samo su neki od brojnih
izazova sa kojima se Crna Gora suočava, a koji doprinose prekoračenju biokapaci-
teta i uvećavanju ekološkog duga. Brojna istraživanja su pokazala da se Crna Gora,
kao jedan od kandidata za članstvo u Evropskoj uniji, suočava s brojnim problemima,
kada je u pitanju zatvaranje pregovaračkih poglavlja, a posebno poglavlja 27, koje
obuhvata pitanja zaštite prirode, borbe protiv klimatskih promjena i implementacije
ciljeva održivog razvoja. U radu smo istakli da iako je Crna Gora usvojila i ratifikovala
međunarodne dokumente i sporazume čiji je cilj borba za očuvanje životne sredine,
uz primjenu održivih razvojnih strategija, kao i ublažavanje i sprečavanje daljeg in-
tenziviranja klimatskih promjena, u praksi su i dalje prisutni devastirajući i neodrživi
trendovi, koji dovode do pogoršanja ekoloških problema, uvećavanja ekološkog otiska
i sve ranijeg stupanja u ekološki dug. Ovaj rad ukazuje na hitnu potrebu pokretanja
ekoloških reformi u Crnoj Gori, u svim oblastima društvenog života, uz unapređenje
kaznene politike za ekološke prekršaje i investiranje u projekte koji su zasnovani na
primjeni eco-friendly i održivih razvojnih strategija uz upotrebu čistih tehnologija.
CINDERELLA REVISITED
Authors:   University of Szeged: Szeged, HU, Toth Zsofia Anna
Published: December 2024

The paper examines how Cinderella’s story was turned into a postmodern comic rendering in the 2021 film version. The comic reinterpretation of this classic fairy tale fundamentally changed the protagonist while also affecting the entire arch of the narrative. Due to this comic approach, Cinderella got transformed into an independent woman with agency standing up for herself while refusing to be victimized. It is argued that the rather unfavorable reception of the film might greatly be due to this comic take as viewers are typically accustomed to the traditional concept that Cinderella is a victim and that we are supposed to feel sorry for her. This film is a radical departure from the customary approach to the Cinderella story since through humor not only Cinderella but the other female characters are also given agency and power.
ANALYZING THE EFFECT OF RULES OF LAW (RL) AND GDP ON INCOME INEQUALITY IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Authors: Rabby Sk Siam , Hasan Tapu Shaikh Nazmul
Published: December 2024

Income inequality is considered as one of the most concerning issues in the contemporary world, while regional disparities, unequal distribution of wealth, and ineffective economic policies lead this income-inequality to be higher on the daily basis. In this paper, the researchers try to find out the joint impact of Rules of Law (RL) and GDP on the level of income inequality (measured by Gini-coefficient value). The authors collected secondary data from the World Bank (WB) database for a period from 1995-2020. The authors use multiple regression model to measure the joint effect of (GDP*RL) on Gini-coefficient value. In this regression results, Life expectancy, GDP, Inflation and RL play negative role on income inequality. Conversely, population and political stability (PS) suggest a positive connection with income inequality. On the other hand, for integrated regression model, it is observed that the joint effect (GDP*RL) puts negative impact to reduce income inequality, with statistically significant value. Some European countries like Spain, Greece, Portugal, Lithuania and Latvia face great challenges on income inequality due to regional-disparities and fragile economic policies. Some countries do not have handy agricultural and industrial policies to reduce regional income-inequality. So, the economic policy makers should launch sustainable income opportunities...
THE EFFECT OF REMOTE WORK ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE FOR COMPANIES IN GREATER JAKARTA AREA
Authors: Makarim Abiseno Aryo , Pratama Andika Putra
Published: December 2024

Remote work has emerged as a significant trend that redefines traditional work arrangements. This study aims to investigate whether these concerns are justified by actual productivity differences or if they stem from a placebo effect, ultimately seeking evidence-based insights to inform workplace practices and evaluate the impact of remote work on employee productivity in the Greater Jakarta Area. The study employed a qualitative design with a case study approach to explore employee perceptions, attitudes, and experiences regarding remote work, focusing on how different types of tasks perform in remote versus in-office settings. The analysis aimed to highlight factors that influence productivity in a work-from-home (WFH) context, enhancing the understanding of employee performance variability. The findings reveal that task types significantly affect productivity in remote work settings. Based on the findings, several practical recommendations are proposed for companies, including JAR, to enhance their remote work environments: enhanced communication tools, clear work-life boundaries, robust organizational support systems, and opportunities for social interaction.
Analysis of the Perception of the Republic of Croatia as a Brand
Authors: Ivanković Jadranka , Mitrović Marin , Plantić Tadić Diana
Published: December 2024

The aim of the paper was to investigate the national identity andimage of the Republic of Croatia to identify opportunities and giverecommendations for creating a branding strategy for Croatia. Acomparative analysis of the perception of Croatia as a brand is presentedbased on a survey conducted on a sample of 100 respondents fromCroatia and 100 foreign respondents from 30 countries. As expected,Croatian respondents have more strongly expressed positive attitudes,although foreign respondents also showed certain positive associationsabout Croatia. The respondents perceive Croatia as a pleasant andsafe place with a specific way of life, which is a good starting point forbranding Croatia. Comparison with brands of high-end and premiumproducts shows the potential for further development of Croatia as abrand. The paper contains some suggestions for branding Croatia, aswell as limitations and recommendations for future research.
Korištenje društvenih mreža u hrvatskom političkom diskursu
Authors: Biočina Zdravka , Karaula Tomislav , Žnidar Sunčica
Published: December 2024

Ovaj rad ispituje koliko i kako najpraćeniji političari u Hrvatskojkoriste društvene mreže i kakve su navike i stav građana o njihovojonline komunikaciji. Anketa provedena u suradnji s kompanijomValicon pokazala je kako većina ispitanika (67,1 % od njih 608) smatrada hrvatski političari trebaju biti prisutni na društvenim mrežama.Međutim, unatoč tome, većina ispitanika (77 %) ne prati političare putemdruštvenih mreža. Oni ispitanici koji prate političare na društvenimmrežama to najčešće rade na X-u (Twitteru) i Facebooku, a najviše prateZorana Milanovića (47,6 %) te Andreja Plenkovića (23,5 %). U drugomdijelu istraživanja, prikazana je analiza komunikacije na Facebooku,X-u (Twitteru), Instagramu i YouTubeu dvaju najpraćenijih političara.Plenković je aktivniji na sve četiri analizirane društvene mreže te nanjima redovito objavljuje sadržaj, dok je Milanović manje aktivan teobjavljuje samo na Facebooku i Instagramu, ali ima veću popularnost(broj pratitelja i angažman pratitelja) u odnosu na Plenkovića na svimmrežama, osim na X-u (Twitteru).
AN APPROXIMATION FORMULA FOR THE WALLIS RATIO IN A SIMPLE FORM
Authors: CHEN CHAO-PING , MORTICI CRISTINEL
Published: December 2024

We present a different point of view for improving some approximation formulas for the Wallis ratio. In many published papers several such improvements were announced by adding terms from an asymptotic expansion to an already stated approximation formula. This addition can be done to almost every approximation formula involving the gamma function, or ratio of gamma functions. Unfortunately, these new approximation formulas are obtained via a sacrifice of simplicity. One of the approximation formula for the Wallis ratio of a simple form stated here is the following:

(2n-1)‼/(2n)‼~1/√eπn (1+1/2n)^(n-1/(12n+3)) , n→∞.

Then other formulas are given and a general method for obtaining similar formulas is presented.
QUADRA FIBONA-PELL HYBRID NUMBERS AND HYBRINOMIALS
Authors: SEVGİ EMRE , POLAT BÜŞRA
Published: December 2024

In this paper, we define quadra Fibona-Pell hybrid numbers by using the definition of hybrid numbers. After that, we introduce quadra Fibona-Pell hybrinomials and investigate some properties of quadra Fibona-Pell hybrid numbers and hybrinomials. Finally, we show the matrix representation of quadra Fibona-Pell hybrinomials.
RECTIFYING CURVES IN THE LIGHTLIKE CONE
Authors: DURMAZ HASAN , ŞAHİN TEVFİK
Published: December 2024

A curve is called a rectifying curve if its position vector field always lies in its rectifying plane. In the present paper, we investigate the rectifying curves in the lightlike cone Q^2. For this firstly, we determine the curvatures of the rectifying curve in Q^2 . Then, with the help of these curvatures, we obtain the parametric representations of all rectifying curves in Q^2. Finally, we give various examples to support the theoretical results and show their images in the lightlike cone.
FROM BEAN TO BIOACTIVITY: ANALYZING MINERAL COMPOSITION AND EVALUATING ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF ARABICA AND ROBUSTA COFFEE
Authors: CIMA LUIZA-MADALINA , STANCIU GABRIELA , SANDULOVICI ROXANA COLETTE , NECULAI ANA-MARIA , MITITELU MAGDALENA
Published: December 2024

Coffee, one of the most consumed beverages globally, is a significant source of antioxidants. The present study investigated the mineral content, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activity of coffee extracts prepared by room temperature maceration and hot water infusion. The results showed the influence of the preparation method on the analyzed parameters, demonstrating that Robusta green coffee has a superior antioxidant activity to Arabica. However, after roasting, Arabica outperformed Robusta in antioxidant activity. Antimicrobial activity was effective against Gram-negative bacteria, moderate against Gram-positive bacteria, and weak against fungi for roasted coffee samples. Mineral content, performed by atomic absorption spectrometry, showed the presence of beneficial elements such as Fe, Zn, Ca, Mg, K, and Na, confirming that both types of green coffee contain only healthy substances without harmful metals.
LIVESTOCK WASTE IN THE CONTEXT OF AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY
Authors: DRAGHICI ROXANA , COVALIU-MIERLA CRISTINA ILEANA , ENASCUTA CRISTINA EMANUELA , SUICA-BUNGHEZ IOANA RALUCA , PSHENOVSCHI GRIGORE
Published: December 2024

The production of biogas from animal waste is not only a way to reduce waste quantities but also to generate thermal or electrical energy in a sustainable manner, thereby contributing to environmental preservation and diversification of energy sources. Through combustion, biogas can generate electricity or heat, providing a sustainable, renewable, and environmentally friendly energy source. It was observed that manure from different animal species can exhibit varying biogas production rates, and certain types of manure can lead to higher or more consistent biogas levels. The experimental set-up recorded efficient biogas production after seven days of anaerobic digestion. The optimal mixtures were those with a higher proportion of grass, consisting for example of 40% grass, 15% pig manure, 15% cattle manure, 30% poultry manure, and 278.23 g of inoculum.
Pengaruh Kegiatan Bercocok Tanam Sayuran Terhadap Literasi Sains Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun di TK Santo Thomas 2 Kota Medan
Authors: Purba Alyeska Azrina , Handayani Peny Husna
Published: December 2024

The problem in this research lies in the lack of stimulation of early childhood science literacy skills in science learning at Santo Thomas 2 Kindergarten, Medan City. In fact, one of the things that needs to be achieved from an early age is scientific literacy, seen from the elements in the independent curriculum. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of vegetable planting activities on the scientific literacy of children aged 5-6 years at Santo Thomas 2 Kindergarten, Medan City. The sample that the researchers used was 20 children in class B Ceria. The type of research used is quantitative experimental with a pre-experimental research design. The research results showed that there was an increase in the average score of the pre-test score of 19 and the post-test score of 32. This data shows that vegetable farming activities have an influence on the scientific literacy of class B Ceria children aged 5-6 years at Santo Kindergarten. Thomas 2 Medan City, with SPSS results, the value of Asymp, Sig (0.000) is smaller than the value of α (0.05)
Profil Literasi Sains Guru Pada Kegiatan Sains Tema Alam Semesta di TK Nazifa Islamic School T.A 2023/2024
Authors: Pane Amelia Mardani , Handayani Peny Husna
Published: December 2024

 Literasi sains merupakan salah satu keterampilan yang diperlukan dalam kehidupan abad 21. Oleh karena itu, sangat penting bagi guru untuk mempunyai kemampuan literasi sains. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan proses sains, pemahaman konten sains dan pemahaman konteks sains guru-guru di TK Nazifa Islamic School pada kegiatan sains membuat salju, membuat pelangi dan membuat hydro pump. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dengan metode survei. Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah guru-guru di TK Nazifa yang berjumlah sebanyak 7 orang dengan objek yang diteliti yaitu literasi sains guru-guru di TK Nazifa pada aspek proses, konten, dan konteks sains. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini berupa angket, lembar pengamatan, dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah kemampuan proses sains guru-guru di TK Nazifa berada pada kategori sangat baik, dengan rata-rata persentase sebesar 88%, dengan sub aspek proses sains tertinggi adalah mengamati. Dalam pemahaman konten sains, guru-guru di TK Nazifa berada  pada kategori baik dengan rata-rata persentase sebesar 90%, dengan persentase tertinggi mengenai pemahaman konten sains terdapat pada kegiatan sains membuat pelangi dan hydro pump. Dalam pemahaman konteks sains guru-guru di TK Nazifa berada pada kategori baik dengan rata-rata persentase sebesar 83%, dengan persentase tertinggi mengenai pemahaman konteks sains terdapat pada kegiatan sains membuat salju dan membuat pelangi. 
KEPEMIMPINAN TRANSFORMASIONAL NANCY PELOSI DI KONGRES AMERIKA SERIKAT (2007-2011)
Authors: Putrisalma Adinda Reyna
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji kepemimpinan Nancy Pelosi sebagai Ketua Kongres Amerika Serikat (2007-2011) dalam konteks perjuangan kesetaraan gender dan dampaknya terhadap kebijakan pro marjinal. Sebagai perempuan pertama yang menjabat posisi tersebut, Pelosi memainkan peran penting dalam membentuk kebijakan nasional, termasuk reformasi kesehatan dan tindakan stimulus ekonomi. Artikel ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif eksploratif untuk menganalisis upaya atau peran Pelosi memobilisasi dukungan lintas partai dan mempromosikan kebijakan yang mendukung kelompok rentan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan transformasional Pelosi, yang melibatkan motivasi inspirasional, stimulasi intelektual, dan pertimbangan individual, telah memberikan dampak signifikan terhadap peningkatan representasi perempuan dalam politik dan pengurangan kesenjangan gender dalam akses ke pelayanan kesehatan. Studi ini juga menyoroti tantangan struktural dan budaya yang dihadapi perempuan dalam politik Amerika Serikat, serta pentingnya representasi substantif untuk mencapai kesetaraan gender yang lebih adil.
ANALISIS PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER DAYA APARATUR DI SEKRETARIAT DAERAH KABUPATEN PANIAI PROVINSI PAPUA TENGAH
Authors: Erik Erik , Bachtiar Bachtiar , Hasran Hasran
Published: December 2024

Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis    pengembangan sumber daya aparatur dalam meningkatkan kinerja pegawai pada sekretariat  daerah kabupaten Paniai provinsi Papua Tengah, Untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis kinerja  aparatur  di Sekretariat  daerah Kabupaten Paniai provinsi Papua Tengah dilihat dari aspek pendidikan dan pelatihan yang diikuti.Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan tipe penelitian deskriptif dengan menggunakan pendekatan Mix metode antara kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Dalam pengumpulan data penulis menggunakan teknik obesrvasi, wawancara, kuesionar dan angket , serta studi pustaka.
Hasil Penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa hampir seluruh indikator pengembangan pegawai, seperti pendidikan formal, pendidikan dan latihan dan promosi jabatan, menunjukkan kategori bobot jawaban 3 (cukup), dalam arti bahwa upaya pengembangan pegawai, meskipun belum maksimal atau belum sangat memuaskan. Seperti sebagian besar pegawai cukup berminat untuk melanjutkan pendidikan formalnya, misalnya dari pendidikan STLA ke S1 dan seterusnya. Sedangkan dari segi pendidikan dan latihan, ternyata semua pegawai yang menduduki jabatan eselon, seperti eselon II, III dan IV sebelumnya telah dibekali Diklatpim berdasarkan jenjang kebutuhan eselonnya tersebut. Demikian pula pada diklat teknis, rata-rata pegawai telah mengikuti antara 3 – 4 kali latihan, sehingga mereka menilai ada cukup kesesuaian antara kecakapan dan keterampilan yan dimiliki dengan pelaksanaan tugas-tugas yang diembangnya sekarang. Dalam promosi jabatan, maka rata-rata mereka menjawab pelaksanaan promosi jabatan sebagai salah satu upaya pengembangan karier adalah berjalan cukup obyektif, meskipun ada sebagian pegawai kurang puas.Kinerja aparatur pada Sekretariat daerah Kabupaten Paniai pada dasarnya menunjukkan cukup baik, hal ini dilihat dari semakin cukup meningkatnya kemampuan para aparatur, dalam arti ada perubahan-perubahan yang cukup baik terhadap pelaksanaan tugas mereka, dan umumnya mengatakan bahwa mereka mampu menyelesaikan tugas-tugas dalam jangka waktu 2 hari pada setiap target tugas yang diberikan.
PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN KEPENDUDUKAN MELALUI TRANSFORMASI DIGITAL DI KANTOR KECAMATAN KULO
Authors: Amrih Amrih , Sinrang Andi , Erfina Erfina
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peningkatan kualitas pelayanan administrasi kependudukan melalui transformasi digital di Kantor Kecamatan Kulo, menganalisis faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi kualitas pelayanan administrasi kependudukan di Kantor Kecamatan Kulo, dan menganalisa tantangan yang dihadapi dalam peningkatan kualitas pelayanan administrasi kependudukan melalui transformasi digital di Kantor Kecamatan Kulo. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif. Data dalam penelitian ini meliputi data administrasi kecamatan, seperti jumlah penduduk, jenis layanan administrasi yang disediakan, prosedur administrasi yang ada, dan catatan historis mengenai kualitas layanan administrasi yang telah diberikan.Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif analitik berupa reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa diperlukan transformasi digital di Kantor Kecamatan Kulo untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan administrasi kependudukan secara signifikan. Kualitas pelayanan administrasi kependudukan di Kantor Kecamatan Kulo dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor, seperti ketampakan fisik, keandalan layanan, responsivitas petugas, keamanan data, dukungan, kapasitas, dan efisiensi pelayanan. Transformasi digitaldiharapkan memberikan dampak positif, terutama dalam meningkatkan kecepatan, aksesibilitas, dan kenyamanan pelayanan.Kendala utama dalam penerapan digitalisasi pelayanan meliputi keterbatasan infrastruktur teknologi, dan kesiapan sumber daya manusia.
Uloga Ustavnog suda Republike Srbije u zaštiti ljudskih prava u kaznenim postupcima
Authors:   Redovni profesor Pravnog fakulteta Univerziteta u Beogradu, Škulić Milan , Kolaković-Bojović Milica ,   Institut za kriminološka i sociološka istraživanja, Matić Bošković Marina ,   Institut za kriminološka i sociološka istraživanja
Published: December 2024

Monografija predmetu postupanja Ustavnog suda pristupa sveobuhvatno, kroz sagledavanje normativnih i institucionalnih mehanizama ustavnosudske zaštite ljudskih prava, organizacionih aspekata i kapaciteta Stručne službe, rezultate kvantitativne analize postupanja Ustavnog suda, ali i kvalitativnu analizu nekih od najznačajnijih i/ili najspornijih pitanja u praksi.
The Influence of Spiritual, Intellectual, And Emotional Intelligence on the Performance and Organizational Commitment of Civil Servants in the Police in the Human Resources Bureau of the NTB Police Force
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia, Kusaidi Syafari , Nurmayanti Siti ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia, Suryani Embun ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

Human Resources (HR) play a vital role in achieving organizational goals, as HR performance directly influences organizational success. This study examines the influence of spiritual intelligence, emotional intelligence, intellectual intelligence, and organizational commitment on HR performance. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected through a census of 65 respondents from the HR Bureau of PNPP NTB Police. Structural equation modeling via Partial Least Squares (PLS) was employed to analyze the relationships among variables. The results reveal that emotional intelligence significantly enhances HR performance (p < 0.05), while spiritual and intellectual intelligence exhibit insignificant effects. Similarly, both spiritual and emotional intelligence significantly improve organizational commitment, whereas intellectual intelligence does not. These findings underscore the pivotal role of emotional intelligence in fostering both performance and commitment. However, the lack of significant influence from spiritual and intellectual intelligence suggests that workplace dynamics, including technical skills and interpersonal relationships, may play a more critical role in determining performance outcomes. This study contributes to HR management by highlighting emotional intelligence as a key determinant of performance and commitment, providing insights for organizations seeking to enhance employee capabilities and engagement. Future research should further explore the contextual factors influencing the effectiveness of spiritual and intellectual intelligence in diverse organizational settings.
NUTRITION AND MATERNAL HEALTH: THE ROLE OF IRON AND FOLIC ACID IN ALLEVIATING ANAEMIA AMONG TRIBAL PREGNANT WOMEN IN ODISHA
Authors: Jena Dr. Jayashree , masih Dr. Suraj J , dash Dr. Manjubala
Published: December 2024

In this book, I have discussed the significance of these essential nutrients from
various perspectives. I have aimed to highlight the social, health, and
scientific aspects of iron and folic acid, emphasizing their importance in
preventing anemia during pregnancy. Additionally, I have sought to draw
connections between these viewpoints and propose actionable steps for
individuals, communities, and administrative authorities to improve
maternal health outcomes.