bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Performing Politics: Dissent of the Mass Movement Against Neoliberal Policies in the Philippines
Authors:   Filipino Department, De La Salle University, Dreisbach Jeconiah Louis
Published: July 2021

Nationalist and democratic mass movements consistently resist the implementation of neoliberal policies by the Philippine government. The government’s affirmation to the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), inclusion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), and the hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in 2015 and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in 2017, among others, have all been dealt with protests by tens of thousands of militant activists. In these demonstrations, activists convert major roads into public spaces wherein not only dissent against imperialist globalization, privatization, and issues alike are expressed, but also it made an opportunity for them to further educate the people about how the said issues affect their personal and everyday lives. This paper combined Habermas' concept of a public sphere, Lefebvre's concept of public space, and Foucault's concept of micropolitics as a form of resistance in setting a basis to establish that political participation at resistance is a form of performance. A performative look on political participation will not only give a better meaning on political works but also deepens the understanding of one on discourses and resistances.
Chronological Enlightenment of Still (A) Live Exhibition
Authors:   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Paiman Noor Azizan Rahman , Mohd Aripin Nur Adibah Nadiah ,   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Matrahah Izaddin ,   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

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'Digital Lifestyle': Idea and Creation of Public Statue in the 'Publikart' Project in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Baharu, Johor
Authors:   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Omar Aznan , Basharuddin Junidsyazji ,   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

'PublikART' is a public statue construction project carried out in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Baharu, Johor. This project was held in conjunction with Iskandar Malaysia's tenth anniversary. The objective of this project is to create an art space that is part of the way people experience the public spaces and express their Malaysian cultural identity, especially in Johor Baharu. This project involves the method of investigating the art of studio practice. It refers to Critical Self-Reflection approach and the collaboration between the statue artists and a group of project organisers such as Khazanah Nasional Berhad (KNB), UEM Land Berhad (UEML) and Creative Direction & Lead Consultant (labDNA). The main objective is that Publikart can help create better sites by making them unique and interesting. Public art indirectly involves the appreciation of the local community to attract interest and tell local stories about the place and become a joint venture to establish the spirit of brotherhood (ukhuwah) among new residents. Public Art also helps to liven up public spaces by becoming a foundation that can create spaces for interaction and social gatherings. The current phenomenon, namely the 'Digital Lifestyle', became the theme in the process of making this Public Statue.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SUBCULTURE AMONG MALAYSIAN TEENAGERS IN 2015-2016
Authors:   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Mohd Sukeri Nur Farhana
Published: July 2021

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Contemporary Colors in Artworks
Authors:   Department of Fine Art, Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Roslan Aimi Atikah , Syed Abu Bakar Syed Alwi
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this study is to discuss on contemporary colours in artwork. Contemporary colours have developed a bridge between theory and practice, particularly in the production of works of art. While other studies have been conducted on colours solely, this one focuses on the relationship between artwork and contemporary colours. This teaches the reader that contemporary colours are an integral component of the world of painting and design art. The study of contemporary colours employs artwork to address the subject about the significance of modern colours. As a result, the significance of modern colours has become significant that it has evolved into a movement within the context of contemporary art. This writing is an attempt to convey information about colours using a common language
The Emotional Gaze: A Symbol Of My Mother’s Deep Reflections In Term Of Artwork
Authors:   Department of Fine Art, Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA, Abdul Razak Ruzamira , Abdullah Ramlan
Published: July 2021

My mother, Rusimah Ibrahim relates the thoughts of contemporary mother, living in a petty apartment with her out-of-work husband with her three toddlers, who must take care for the foods, schools, pay the bills and every single thing. The pressure of my mother felt for the half of her life is not a barrier to survive. It is because she held on to a principle that she believed would be able to change the behaviour of my father. As an artist, I took this opportunity to study my own lives and record my experience, in this way which the way I love. In the way that gives evidence. This thesis marked my process of collecting her struggles and suffer into a documented narrative based on my own perspectives and interpretations. This thesis work, I transform her facial’s entire identity into something substantial. As I reflected on the impact and meaning of my mother’s life story as a conduit for the art process, I felt extremely fragmented in my own personal reactions and recollections towards her suffer. Therefore, I treat each painting individually as I respond to her experience and memory that I hold. Moreover, each artwork approaches different stage of her experience. As a painter, I choose watercolour medium as my tools to represent the idea. Somehow I felt increasingly cognizant of how my mother and I became closer and my feelings and attitudes changes toward our relationship started to resemble in my artworks. However, my intention would stick in one agenda which to produced artworks and being honest I personally think that the findings are enticing, nevertheless
Developing User Interface Mobile Application for Tourist
Authors:   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Ahmad Ahmad Khairul Azizi , Baharom Shahrel Nizar , Abdul Rahman Ashraf , Abdullah Muhammad , Abdul Aziz Mohd Nasiruddin
Published: July 2021

Mobile phones have become full-featured mobile computers, and the usage of this technology were developed promptly. Interest towards the usages of mobile phone as an intervention in developing new application for user were also seem very promising. Much has been discus about the role of mobile application nowadays. Mobile apps that been design and created by the genius content developers, mostly are the applications that try to solve the problem facing by the user out there. Design process that has been conducted earlier in the study has led towards the invention of Thru Eye Apps. The applications are focusing on user interface and usability, and this were a baseline in developing the Thru Eyes Apps. The Thru Eye apps were developed to ease and guide tourist while traveling. With the establishment of this application, user will able to travel easily even though they travelling for the first time. Thus, this research paper discusses the user interface design process of forming Thru Eye apps in assisting tourist while travelling.
Interactive Game Application of Cooking Malay Traditional Cuisines Toward Teenagers in Malaysia
Authors:   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Rosli Anis Najwa , Mohd Shuib Ahmad Sofiyuddin
Published: July 2021

The proposed interactive game application of cooking Malay traditional cuisines is a game designed to teach teenagers aged 12 to 24 years old in the cooking. There were a bunch of interactives cooking game applications on the internet, except for Malay cuisine games. This game is created to attract teenagers to making Malay traditional cuisine in interactive and fun ways. In this game, the user needs to follow the storyline in the game. Then, in the early game, they were given a list of ingredients to make some Malay cuisines. The player will be given the customer’s requested food picture. Then the players need to click the right ingredients in making of the requested food by customer. If the player picks the wrong ingredients, then need to pick the ingredients from the start again. Next, this game concept is casual. With the time given, the players need to complete the order with minimum specific score to move forward to next stage. If they achieve the best result, the player will gain extra money and extra time bonus in the game. This game created with a different type of menus based on every chapter of the story. This game can attract teenagers to learn about cooking and the ingredients used in the food. This game is created to educate teenager yet entertain them at the same time.
Utilization of Social Media Platform Instagram as Participatory Design Tools in Indonesia
Authors:   Product Design, Faculty of Technology and Design, Universitas Pembangunan Jaya, INDONESIA, Leksono Fitorio Bowo , Wisesa Toufiq Panji
Published: July 2021

Indonesia as the biggest archipelago country in the world has problem for the implementation of participatory design, especially due to the poor communication infrastructure and the distance between host and users. On the other hand, Indonesia has more than 100 million of internet users. In addition, Indonesian also social media savvy with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter serve as the top 3 social media platform in Indonesia. This study explores the potential of Instagram to serve as Participatory Design tools through experimentation method. The outcome of this study is conclusion that will serve as guideline for any Participatory Design initiative in the future.
Integrating Malaysian and Japanese Textile Motifs Through Product Diversification: Home Décor
Authors:   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, MALAYSIA, Samsuddin Muhammad Fitri , Hamzah Azni Hanim ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, MALAYSIA, Mohd Radzi Fazlina ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, MALAYSIA, Ahmad Siti Nurul Akma ,   Faculty of Business & Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, MALAYSIA, Noorizan Mohd Faizul ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, MALAYSIA, Bebit Mohd Ali Azraie ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

Malaysian textile motifs especially the Batik motifs and its product are highly potential to sustain in a global market. The integration of intercultural design of Malaysian textile motifs and Japanese textile motifs will further facilitate both textile industries to be sustained and demanded globally. Besides, Malaysian and Japanese textile motifs can be creatively design on other platforms not limited to the clothes. Therefore, this study is carried out with the aim of integrating the Malaysian textile motifs specifically focuses on batik motifs and Japanese textile motifs through product diversification. This study focuses on integrating both textile motifs and diversified the design on a home décor including wall frame, table clothes, table runner, bed sheets, lamp shades and other potential home accessories. In this concept paper, literature search was conducted to describe about the characteristics of both Malaysian and Japanese textile motifs and also to reveal insights about the practicality and the potential of combining these two worldwide known textile industries. The investigation was conducted to explore new pattern of the combined textiles motifs. The new combined pattern is visually presented as an outcome of this study. An integration of Malaysian and Japanese textile motif aims to strategize the coverage of Malaysian and Japanese textile motifs in a global market. This idea may also contribute to the new opportunities for Malaysian and Japanese textile producers in expanding their design not merely on the clothes fabric but also towards the home decor fabric design. This will turn into additional profit making and increasing economic growth of both countries as well as expanding the traditional textiles industry.
The Basis of Art Appreciation
Authors:   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Desa Noor Enfendi , Syed Abu Bakar Syed Alwi ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Muhamad Noor A'yunni ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

This study revolves around identification of ways to observe or appreciate art since an artwork possesses its own aesthetic values which are related to a philosophy or an artist’s cognitive style in conveying the meaning behind an artistic piece. According to Kamus Dewan Edisi Ke-4 (2007), aesthetic is one of the branches of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty and taste, as well as the philosophy of art. In this research, the two main parts involved are the definition of terms and an analysis on artwork. Three components in definition of terms are describing art and style, art and idea, as well as art and context.
Disabled Independent Living: From the Perspectives of Built Environment
Authors:   Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, MALAYSIA, Zahari Nurul Fadzila , Che Ani Adi Irfan ,   Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, MALAYSIA, Abdul Rashid Robiah ,   Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, 40450, Selangor, MALAYSIA, Hashim Haslina ,   Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar, 32610 Perak, MALAYSIA, Taharuddin Nurul Shima ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

In 2006, Malaysia has signed the Convention of Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and put oath to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. Even with the advent of the UNCRPD, the existing built environment fails the neighbourhood accessibility needs of people with disability. Little is known about the extent of built environment inaccessibility, and an improved measure, at a neighbourhood scale, is required. This paper argues that built environment practitioners must recognize the disabling potency of current built environment practice. It argues that they need to engage directly with people with disabilities to improve understanding of accessibility needs.
An Innovation of Children Outdoor Clothing to Increase the Risk of Playground Injuries
Authors:   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Nahrawi Shuhaila , Mustapha Shahrizad Fitri ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Saidan Suriati ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

Children need clothes that are suitable to play. Clothing worn not just giving comfort to move, but it will guarantee the safety of the child's body from susceptible to injury. Variety of children's clothing brand now produced according to the needs and comfort of the children. Especially in terms of design, the use of fabrics, clothing accessories capable captivate consumers, such as parents. In the process create a new ideas and design to produce specific clothing for the children play at the playground, various factors and important features should be applied. Appropriateness of clothes according to the age of the child, the use of appropriate materials and fabrics, styles and designs, use of colour and motive is very important. In addition, other factors such as safety, protection and functions of clothing should be preferred. The quality clothing is not just showing the uniqueness of design and comfort, but also has its advantages and importance to the user.
Covid-19 Pandemic: Zainon Abdullah’s Expression Through Artworks
Authors:   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Said Ahmad @ Syed Ahmad Siti Humaini , Othman Muhamad Rozali ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

The outbreak of the Covid-19 Pandemic has gravely impacted various sectors, such as the economy, tourism and education industries. It is also affecting social activities and the standards of everyday life. The effects it has on the art community includes the suspension of many art exhibitions and even the cancellation of these events when the MCO (Movement Control Order), designed to curb and contain the spread of the virus, was implemented by the government. In response, an initiative by prominent local artist Zainon Abdullah to hold a virtual exhibition of his work began. Throughout the partial lockdown, he delivers his artistic expressions through the lens of a world coloured by Covid-19. This study has identified certain themes like nature, the divine, environmental awareness, submission and resurrection in his artwork as extensions of the artist’s emotional landscape. Research concludes that this series of Zainon Abdullah’s artworks can be classified by phases wherein each phase represents a different order of shapes, meanings and messages while still operating within the restrictions of Covid-19. Thus, Zainon Abdullah’s work has become a chronologically recorded documentation of an artist’s reaction towards a momentous event in world history.
Students 'Understanding and Appreciation of Ethnic Relations Course
Authors:   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari, UiTM Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, MALAYSIA, Sharil Suhaila , Ahmad Ubaidah Ahmad Faiz ,   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari, UiTM Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, MALAYSIA, Hussin Muhammad Noor ,   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari, UiTM Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, MALAYSIA, Abdul Basir Mukhamad Khafiz ,   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari, UiTM Cawangan Perak Kampus Seri Iskandar, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

The Ethnic Relations Course is a compulsory university course offered to Bachelor's Degree students at Universiti Teknologi Mara Negeri Sembilan Branch, Rembau Campus. There are two faculties that take this course at UiTM Negeri Sembilan Branch Rembau Campus are students from the Faculty of Information Management and the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. In session II 2018/2019 a total of 52 students took this course where 37 people were from the Faculty of Information Management and 25 people from the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. This study was conducted to examine the understanding and identify students' appreciation of the Ethnic Relations course. The methodology of this study uses quantitative research through purposive sampling design. Questionnaires were distributed to all students who took the Ethnic Relations Course in session II 2018/2019, which is a total of 52 respondents. The results of the study found that students' appreciation of this course is very good but the field study that involves focus group discussion makes students very interested in the course of Ethnic Relations even though this course revolves around history.
Public Inclination Towards Waste Segregation Programme (A Case Study on the Effectiveness Of #Asingkan Campaign in Klang Valley)
Authors:   Department of Communication, School of Arts, Sunway University, MALAYSIA, Abu Bakar Intan Abida , Ramayan Srikumar K ,   Department of Communication, School of Arts, Sunway University, MALAYSIA, Sangaran Vijaya Sooria ,   Department of Communication, School of Arts, Sunway University, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

This paper investigates the effectiveness of the #Asingkan Waste Segregation Campaign in Klang Valley area. In September 2015, the Urban Well-being, Housing and Local Government Ministry began enforcing Act 672 of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007. The Act makes it compulsory for residents to separate their solid wastes according to categories of paper, plastics and others or face fines between RM50 and RM500. This Segregation programme affects those living in Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Perlis and Pahang. The main objective of this research is to investigate the awareness level of public towards waste segregation programme and analyse the effectiveness of #Asingkan campaign. Data from questionnaires and focus group discussions indicate that the waste segregation programme and the #Asingkan campaign are not running effectively. The Malaysian Government should find the right approach to educate and change the public’s attitude in order to make sure this programme successful.
Hombres académicos y distanciamiento social: reflexiones en torno a lo doméstico, el trabajo y la masculinidad
Authors: Siles Bárcenas Isaac Alí
Published: July 2021

Este artículo discute algunos de los hallazgos respecto de la experiencia de varones en la labor académica durante el confinamiento (derivado de las medidas impuestas a raíz de la aparición de la covid-19). Se analizan las narrativas de veinte hombres de distintas áreas de conocimiento y en diversas posiciones académicas en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, UNAM. Sus relatos, arrojan luz acerca de cómo se producen y reproducen masculinidades “tradicionales” en la labor académica, adecuada a las medidas de distanciamiento social, y sobre la estructura de relaciones de género que enmarca la experiencia cotidiana de estos varones. El argumento central es que el confinamiento ilumina la existencia de modelos “tradicionales” de masculinidad entre los académicos que reproducen el espacio doméstico como feminizado y que, simultáneamente, pueden acomodar reconfiguraciones de lo doméstico (por medio de prácticas asociadas a las llamadas “nuevas masculinidades”) y propiciar la reflexividad entre los varones en torno a sus prácticas, identidades y relaciones de género.
Cikkismertetés: Hogyan őrizzük meg mentális egészségünket a ’mindfulness’ segítségével?
Authors: Albrecht Lilla
Published: July 2021

’Mindfulness’-ről beszélünk, amikor figyelmünket, gondolatainkat és érzéseinket a jelen pillanat felé fordítjuk relaxációs technikák, jóga vagy légzőgyakorlatok alkalmazása segítségével. Kutatások bizonyítják a ’mindfulness’ mentális egészségre gyakorolt pozitív hatását. Segít a gondolatok és érzések tudatosításában, így azok kezelhetőbbé válnak ahelyett, hogy túlterhelnék az egyént. Továbbá növeli a figyelmet, a koncentrációt, fejleszti a kapcsolatokat. A ’mindfulness’ mindemellett a stressz, szorongás, depresszió, függőségek, illetve olyan fizikai problémák, mint a magas vérnyomás, szívproblémák és krónikus fájdalom esetén is segítséget jelenthet.
Cikkismertetés: Hol áll Magyarország az európai régió országainak Egészség 2020 rangsorában?
Authors: Vitrai József
Published: July 2021

Az egészséget befolyásoló tényezők és az európai egészségegyenlőtlenségek kezelése érdekében az Egészségügyi Világszervezet (WHO) Európai Regionális Irodája tagállamaival együtt kidolgozta az „Egészség 2020: európai szakpolitikai keretek és stratégia a XXI. századra”. Ezt a regionális egészségügyi szakpolitikai keretet 2012-ben, egy kiterjedt kétéves konzultációs folyamatot követően fogadta el a WHO európai régiójának valamennyi tagállama. Az Egészség 2020 két stratégiai célkitűzése (1) az egészség javítása és az egészségegyenlőtlenségek csökkentése, valamint (2) a vezetés és a részvételen alapuló kormányzás javítása mindenki számára. A 2020-as év közeledtével fontos volt felmérni a WHO európai régiójában, hogy milyen volt az előrehaladás a tagállamokban az Egészség 2020 szakpolitikai keretében. E célból a szerzők kidolgozták a relatív Egészség 2020 Indexet 2005-re, 2010-re és 2015-re az egyes országokra vonatkozó célkitűzésekre és indikátorokra, összhangban az ENSZ-nek az egészséggel kapcsolatos Fenntartható Fejlesztési Célok értékelésére alkalmazott hasonló megközelítésekkel.
Európai Egészségpillanatkép 2020. Vezetői Összefoglaló
Authors: Vitrai József
Published: July 2021

Európai Egészségpillanatkép 2020 az OECD és az Európai Bizottság – az Egészség Helyzete az EU-ban-ciklus megvalósításának részeként megvalósított – folyamatos, szoros együttműködésének eredménye, melynek célja a lakosság egészségéről szerzett országspecifikus és uniós szintű ismeretek javítása.
Milyen legyen a népegészségügy legújabb iránya? Vitaindító az új népegészségügyi szemlélet sajátosságairól
Authors: Vitrai József , Bíró Éva , Girán János , Kollányi Zsófia , Pipicz Márton , Somhegyi Annamária , Várfalvi Marianna
Published: July 2021

Jelentős sikerei ellenére a népegészségügy eddig ismert megközelítései nem bizonyultak alkalmasnak arra, hogy olyan gyakorlat bevezetését ösztönözzék, amely érdemi változásokat indít el az életmóddal összefüggő betegség visszaszorítására. A szerzők szerint olyan új szemléletre és gyakorlatra van szükség, ami hatásosan tudja befolyásolni a lakosság egészségmagatartását, és elősegíti az egészséges életmódot támogató társas és fizikai környezet kialakítását. A népegészségügyi kihívásokat komplex társadalmi problémaként megközelítő, új szemlélet számos tudományág elméletéből és módszertanából építkezik: többek között ide tartozik a rendszertudomány, a viselkedéspszichológia, a kulturális antropológia, a társadalmi rendszerek elmélete és az implementáció-tudomány. Mivel az egészséget sokféle tényező együttesen és egyidejűleg befolyásolja, az egészségi állapot javításához sok szereplő (ideértve a lakosságot is) többféle, összehangolt tevékenysége lehet csak sikeres. Ehhez valamennyi érintettnek részt kell vennie a problémák azonosításában, a megoldások kiválasztásában, a beavatkozások tervezésében és megvalósításában. A részvételiségen alapuló meg-közelítés biztosítja az érintettek eltérő érdekeinek összeegyeztetését, a megvalósításra való mozgósítását és aktív részvételét. A megújulást jelentő népegészségügyi szemlélet szerint az egészség komplex jelenség, amit csak az összes releváns szereplő, különösen az érintett lakosság bevonásával, tervszerűen kialakított és végigvitt, többféle beavatkozás együttesével lehetséges befolyásolni. Ezen elemek mindegyike felbukkant korábban is, de a szemlélet újdonsága annak felismerésében rejlik, hogy ezeket egyszerre, együttesen kell alkalmazni, mert bármelyik hiánya kudarcot eredményezhet.
‘Cosmovillagers’ as Sustainable Rural Development Actors in Mountain Hamlets? International Immigrant Entrepreneurs’ Perceptions of Sustainability in the Lleida Pyrenees (Catalonia, Spain)
Authors: Morén-Alegret Ricard , Milazzo Josepha , Romagosa Francesc , Kallis Giorgos
Published: July 2021

In recent decades, small villages in some mountainous regions in Europe have been suffering from ageing and depopulation, yet at the same time, immigrants have been arriving and settling there. This paper sheds light on the perceptions of sustainable rural development among international immigrants living in municipalities with fewer than 500 inhabitants, which are already the home to some ‘cosmovillagers’. If immigrants’ views are left unattended, an important part of reality will be lacking in the picture of mountainous areas because today immigration is qualitatively relevant in rural Europe. This paper aims to answer the following questions, among others: What dimensions of sustainability are underscored? What are the main challenges for sustainability and the proposals for improvement? What are the local sustainability challenges? This paper provides research results and insights based on original data gathered during fieldwork in the Pyrenees as well as analyses of documents, maps and statistics. Specifically, the main focus is on some several sparsely populated areas in the Lleida Pyrenees, e.g. dozens of municipalities in Alt Urgell, Cerdanya, Pallars Sobirà and Val d’Aran. Thus this paper aims to help fill that relative gap in the existing academic literature by offering original qualitative information.
What Do Public Policies Teach us About Rural Depopulation: The Case Study of Spain
Authors: Pinilla Vicente , Sáez Luis Antonio
Published: July 2021

This study evaluates the policies developed in Spain to address depopulation and explains the reasons for their low effectiveness. We consider that the low impact of these policies is due to an incorrect diagnosis and design in terms of their content and governance. Therefore, we propose that depopulation policies should have the objective of enabling citizens to reside where they wish and obtain the best possible quality of life. These policies should be implemented within a new governance framework in which the foundations on which they are based and the way in which they are implemented are renewed. With the support of the European Union, such action could be carried out more efficiently and could constitute a reference of successful territorial cohesion contributing to erasing the populist opinion in places that believe that they do not matter.
Growth Hormone Treatment: First Results of the Partnership Program for the Establishment of a Growth Center at the University Clinic of Pediatrics –Pleven
Authors: Halvadzhiyan Irina B.
Published: July 2021

In March 2018, in the Clinic of Pediatrics of the University Hospital “G. Stranski ”- Pleven, we have created a Center for diagnosing and treating children with growth disorders, in active collaboration with an established expert center. During the study, 53 children with height <-2 SDS were referred to the newly established Growth Center. The diagnoses of children receiving treatment with growth hormone (GH) were made in clinical settings based on the history, physical status, auxological assessment, imaging studies, basal and stimulated hormone tests, genetic tests. The children‘s mean age was 9.7 ± 4.5 years, with a significant gender difference (p>0.05), living mainly in cities. For 18 months, we treated a total of 11 children (54.5% male) with an average age at the start of GH therapy of 8.1 ± 4.4 years and an average growth velocity of 10.3 ± 7.7 cm/year. Treatment with GH was introduced in Pleven after successfully establishing the Growth Center in the Clinic of Pediatrics. The first results showed a significant increase in the number of diagnosed and treated children whose follow-up we found an acceleration in growth and bone maturation, positive body composition changes, and lack of side effects from the treatment.
A Perspective on Military Operations in the Urban Environment
Authors: Cîrdei Ionuț Alin , Bojor Laviniu
Published: July 2021

The current operational environment is increasingly complex, dynamic and unpredictable. Military actions vary in duration and intensity, but regardless of their type, they represent a major challenge to the participating forces due to the complexity of the environment and the operational context and the multitude of actors present in the area of operations. The last period also shows that military actions, contrary to the recommendations of military strategists, focus on inhabited areas and especially on urban areas that concentrate economic, political, military power and offer multiple opportunities, especially to forces in numerical and technological inferiority. The conduct of military operations in urban areas is a major challenge for all armies, regardless of their level and combat experience, and overburdens personnel beyond borders.
The Evolution of Military Staffs and the Possible Effects of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Fazekas Ferenc
Published: July 2021

The military staffs are vital parts of military organizations dealing with the numerous details required for the successful conduct of either the peace-time daily routine tasks or the war-time missions. In NATO’s view the staffs are the bodies of specialists whose main task is to provide advice for the commanders on problems at hand as well as to materialize a bold plan acting upon the commanders’ intent and guidance. Staffs capable of meeting these requirements do not have a long history, although different kind of advisory bodies of selected personnel were accompanied the military leaders throughout the history. The military staff of today can be considered as a step on the evolutionary ladder of staffs, on which the emerging technologies will reveal new steps to be taken. One of the most important technology that will affect, or revolutionize even, the internal work processes and the constitution of a military staff is the artificial intelligence. This paper describes the technological and social changes that led to the emergence of the current NATO staff organization and gives some hints about the possible future effects of artificial intelligence on the staff system.
The Competing Hypotheses Analytical Model and Human Intelligence Single-Source Analysis
Authors: Kis Alexandru , Tvaruška Peter , Tarcala Oliver
Published: July 2021

The article examines some particular aspects of the analytical process within the intelligence cycle, having as reference the framework of strategic intelligence. Starting from a proposed model of analysis of the competing hypotheses using phases-tailored tools, which will improve the quality of all-source intelligence analysis and its final products, we further assess its applicability in HUMINT (Human Intelligence) analysis. The model of intelligence analysis as a problem-solving method, with a focus on predictive analysis, will serve to understand the expectations from single-source collection disciplines (in our case, HUMINT) data gathering and reporting, connected to the roles of HUMINT analysts in the specialized branches.
Image and Attributes of the Police as an Employer in Poland – Perspective of the Z-Generation
Authors: Kurek Dorota
Published: July 2021

Recruitment to the Police is a continuous process aimed at supplementing the shortage of human resources, whose number for many years has oscillated around 4 thousand. Taking into account the difficulty of obtaining candidates for service, as well as high competitiveness on the labour market among employers, the aim of the conducted research was to identify the quality of the image of the Police as an employer in Poland from the perspective of generation Z, i.e. the group of potential candidates for service. The analysis also focused on the attributes of Police attractiveness, paying particular attention to attractiveness in the economic, developmental and psychological dimensions. An attempt was also made to indicate a typical image of the Police as an employer by means of subjective associations with the brand. For this purpose, potential associations associated with different types of organizational culture were distinguished, and then subjected to the assessment of respondents. The research using a diagnostic survey was conducted on a sample of 100 people in 2019.
The Historical Road Maria Theresia in the Călimani Mountains - Past, Present and Future
Authors: Cioanca Lia-Maria
Published: July 2021

The Roman road Maria Theresia is known for its historical heritage; in the past, the troops of the Austro-Hungarian Empire housed weapons and food here. Built hundreds of years ago, the route crosses the Călimani mountains. In the elaboration of this article I applied as a research method the case study, which allowed me access to some historical and military information, namely the fact that the historical road had been designed since the time of Emperor Joseph II, but it was completed only in 1820, during the reign of Emperor Francis I of Austria. This study allowed me to collect certain data related to the way in which this road is valued and is attributed remarkable tourist values, and all this through the project undertaken by the Tășuleasa Social Association, which aims to arrange this route as thematic path, precisely to rediscover the imperial road with the value of a historical monument, but also to highlight the natural setting of the Călimani Mountains. Throughout the investigations and the documents studied, I found that many volunteers joined this great project, to keep a road with a distant history practicable. From this case study, it appears that this road has been so well valued that it manages to attract more and more tourists, eager to know both the history of these places, but also to participate in the organized marathon or for a simple hike.
Opinions on Modern Methods, Techniques and Procedures of Financial Control used in Entities of the Ministry of National Defence
Authors: Jianu Marian
Published: July 2021

Financial control, as part of the internal managerial control and economic control, is also for the entities from the Ministry of National Defence an activity of major importance for the efficient, effective and economical use of the resources allocated to them. The own preventive financial control is also carried out in entities of the Ministry of National Defence based on a customized normative framework, starting from the one established for all public institutions. The set of methods for performing own preventive financial control in army units brings together, according to the special normative act adopted for this ministry, the specific framework of operations subject to own preventive financial control, the circulation schedule of documents verified in this control, specialized organizational compartments / entities in which the operations subject to this control are initiated and carried out. The Coronavirus pandemic that started in 2020 and continues in 2021 suggested the idea of running in a computerized, digitized system of own preventive financial control, to avoid or minimize direct contact between controllers and controlled, which is why we proposed the establishment of an appropriate computer system for such a purpose.
Assurance of Subsistence Services for Mechanized Brigada in Operation
Authors: Pînzariu Sorin , Pleşanu Toma
Published: July 2021

The field of campaign services is currently the most complex area of logistical support, as it covers a wide range of services, requires cooperation between military bodies and various institutions, entities involved in providing them and requests promptness from planning and logistical management bodies in immediately solving the various problems that may arise. As part of the campaign services, feeding the personnel and providing water, as subsistence services. in the quantity and quality standards provided by the instructions, directly influences the health of the military and contributes to maintaining a high morale of the military. In order to give a more accurate overview of the influence of this functional field on the actions of the mechanized brigade in the operation, we will detail for each subsistence services some theoretical and practical aspects that we consider important.
Possibilities of the Contracting Authority to Amend the Public Procurement Contract/Framework Agreement
Authors: Popa Ioan Gabriel
Published: July 2021

The experience gained in the field of public procurement leads me to the statement that the activity of amending the public procurement contract / framework agreement is a challenging activity for the contracting authority. Maybe not from the perspective of elaborating the documents necessary to operate the change or changes that may be required during the development of the public procurement contract / framework agreement, but rather from the perspective of the solutions offered by the law, solutions that cover only certain areas. Starting from the normative acts in force, this paper aims to identify the situations and the way in which the contracting authority can modify the public procurement contract / framework agreement, the documents to be elaborated and the effects that the modifications might entail. In order to increase transparency, predictability and coherence in relation to the operation of contractual changes, contracting authorities should carry out analyses after each public procurement process as well as of the various practical situations encountered during the execution of contracts.
Aspects Regarding a New Methodology for Active Portfolio Management of Hedge Funds Alternative in Emerging Markets-the Case of Romanian Capital Market in the Actual Context of Post-Crisis Recovery
Authors: Vrăjitoru Eugen-Silviu , Boscoianu Mircea , Boscoianu Elena-Corina
Published: July 2021

In emerging markets, the processes in portfolio management should be adapted according to the typical constraints (market liquidity aspect and other market imperfections)that limits the use of alternative instruments / strategies and diversification capabilities. The aim is to develop a new way to understand and implement innovative solutions in real portfolio management in the case of Romanian capital market. The innovation is based on a scalable hedge-fund (HF) structure that capture different alternative instruments. This HF architecture represents a versatile dynamic AIF, equipped with capabilities to integrate the synergies between diversification based on alternative instruments but also the diversification based on alternative strategies and it integrates a core thematic sub-portfolio and 2-4 satellite rotating sub-portfolios capable to compensate the impossibility to use short sales and leverage strategies.
Applications of Game- Theory in Active Strategic Portfolio Management- the Case of Hedge - Funds Adaptation for the Real Constraints in Romanian Capital Market
Authors: Vrăjitoru Eugen-Silviu , Boscoianu Mircea , Boscoianu Elena-Corina
Published: July 2021

The application is focused on strategies for portfolio management in the case of hedge-funds for emerging markets taking into account the severe constraints for a real-world implementation. In the case of Romanian capital market, the design of a hedge-fund architecture should respond to the typical constraints for using alternative strategies. Beyond the liquidity problems there exits only a limited set of alternative instruments and strategies with impact on diversification, on the functionality and efficiency. The objective is to develop a better understanding of alternative actions and innovations for real adaptation of the architecture of a hedge-fund at these emerging market conditions, especially the lack of short and hedging instruments and the liquidity problems. Based on this new innovative framework that could capture the value of multiple rotating satellite sub-portfolio paradigm, as an active strategy, it is possible to build a different paradigm for active portfolio management in a dynamic manner. Based on an adequate dynamic of rotation of these sub-portfolios it results an optimal risk- return-liquidity profile for the whole hedge-fund portfolio, adaptable for different contexts.
Analysis of Factors Affecting on the Sense of Safety in Local Communities
Authors: Niemiec Marlena , Górska-Rożej Karina
Published: July 2021

The aim of the article was the analysis of the factors that may affect on the sense of safety in local communities. The method applied in the article was a diagnostic survey using questionnaires as a technique and a questionnaire which was used as a tool for collecting the empirical data. The obtained data made it possible to solve the research problem (presented in the article) and to demonstrate, in an innovative way, the relation between factors such as: contact with relevant services, information campaigns, preventive measures and the elimination of people at risk of social pathologies as those that affect on the safety of the local community. The results of the research show that respondents are aware of the presence of certain factors in their local environment as well as see their impact on the functioning in the local community and they know about factors which have a significant impact on their sense of security in the context of functioning in the local community.
COVID-19, Psychosocial Effects and Fake News
Authors: Nikolova Reneta , Yankov Alexander
Published: July 2021

2020 will be defined as crucial for the human race, as well as the year that marked the new era in human history and international development. In times of epidemic or pandemic, people tend to be afraid of being infected with the virus, resulting in feelings of stress, fear and depression Global health problems connected with COVID-19 have also highlighted the importance of combating disinformation that can cause high level of panic and social unrest. Fake news and COVID-19 have been going hand-in-hand since the very beginning. The WHO director-general has referred to it as “coronavirus infodemic” which is breeding fright and panic by laying out unchecked rumors or ‘sensational’ news.
E-Learning Strategies to Improve the Students’ Engagement
Authors: Gligorea Ilie , Bârsan Ghiță , Oancea Romana , Moro Nicolae
Published: July 2021

With the right approach and strong enough motivation, any teacher can make attractive learning be a modern and rewarding learning environment that encourages, engages and motivates students to achieve long-term learning success. The study carried out in this article aims to analyze student engagement by taking into account attendance logs, reviewing the content and grades obtained in a technical course of a number of 102 individuals. The collected data were processed in the customized / individualized reports extracted from the Moodle platform. The results of this study highlight the importance of teachers’ involvement in creating and adapting content so that students are directly involved in learning, remain active and motivated. The result of the study underlines the elements that can be used for increased students’ engagement.
UAVs Support to Naval Operations
Authors: Novac Valerian , Rusu Eugen
Published: July 2021

The paper proposes an analysis of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) features that enable them to support naval operations in general, but the focus drawn to the Black Sea basin peculiarities in particular. In the introductory part, the authors succinctly present the Black Sea basin’s physical and strategic characteristics. Then, follows a description of UAVs features and potential missions conducted by these types of robots. In the next section, the article presents the uninhabited aerial vehicle classification and system components. The last chapter analyses the efficiencies and vulnerabilities of these vehicles. The closing section gives some short conclusions regarding the suitability of using such assets to support naval operations and a few further research directions..
The Present and the Past of American Liberalism In Light of Slavery and Racial Injustice
Authors: Ponomareva E. G.
Published: July 2021

Book review: Gajić S. 2020. From Slave to Citizen: The Struggle of African Americans for the Recognition of Humanity. Belgrade, CATENA MUNDI. 294 p. (In Serbian) [Гаjић С. Од роба до грађанина. Борба афроамериканаца за признање човечности]