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POST-SOVIET TRANSFORMATION OF RURAL DAGESTAN UNDER SOCIETY MODERNIZATION AND GLOBALIZATION
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Geography, Department of Economic and Social Geography of Russia, Moscow,, Imangulov Linar , Safronov Sergey ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Geography, Department of Economic and Social Geography of Russia, Moscow,, Savoskul Maria ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Geography, Department of Economic and Social Geography of Russia, Moscow,
Published: October 2024

The report will highlight the post-Soviet features of the transformation of rural areas of one Russian mountainous agricultural region with high ethnocultural population diversity, using the example of the Republic of Dagestan. Data sources: open statistical databases, field studies, and interview results. To collect data, the authors of the report organized five expeditions in 2020–2024, surveyed 12 districts, and more than 100 settlements. Transformation processes in the mountainous territories of Dagestan occur under the influence of natural-geographical and center-peripheral factors of transformation, as well as the incomplete demographic transition of the population in combination with the increased role of ethnic traditionalism. Along with common features characteristic of other regions of Russia (for example, depopulation, increased mobility of the population), the transformation of rural areas of Dagestan has its own characteristics. The high intraregional diversity of rural areas is associated with different combinations of territorial characteristics. For example, the orographic diversity of Dagestan complicates the center-periphery picture typical of the lowland regions of Russia. Along with suburban municipalities, other prosperous rural municipalities are also distinguished—foothill areas and some mid-mountain basins. In the first, there is an opportunity to engage in agriculture and other activities, and secondly, there is a migration influx of people from high mountain settlements. The article presents a map with natural and socio-economic types of rural areas of Dagestan and describes scenarios for the socio-economic transformation of rural areas using the example of key areas of the main macro-regions. Scenarios for the transformation of rural areas: “inertial” and “modernization”. Ethnocultural and religious factors are responsible for the preservation and reproduction of traditional social connections and relationships. They affect the stability of rural settlement, population dynamics, and reproduction of communities. For example, the mountainous Avar regions of northwestern Dagestan have a stable number of permanent residents and real post-Soviet population growth. In the predominantly Lezgin regions of Southern Dagestan, the situation is different and similar mechanisms work much weaker. Scenarios for the rural areas transformation demonstrate the clear juxtaposition of the archaization processes and modernization of the economy and society in the republic.
ANALYSIS OF THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN MONTENEGRO—STATUS AND FUTURE TRENDS
Authors:   University of Montenegro, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Geography, Nikšic, Montenegro, Doderović Miroslav , Mijanović Ivan ,   University of Montenegro, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Geography, Nikšic, Montenegro
Published: October 2024

ourism in Montenegro represents a vital component of the national economy, contributing significantly to its gross domestic product (GDP). Recognized as one of the key sectors, this country on the Adriatic Sea annually attracts millions of tourists from various parts of the world. Thanks to its unique combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and favorable climate, Montenegro has established itself as a popular destination for various types of tourism. Statistical data shows that the number of tourists in Montenegro has been steadily increasing over the past decades. Particularly significant growth has been recorded in the international tourism segment. The majority of tourists come from European countries, with a special emphasis on visitors from Russia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and European Union countries. The diversity of offerings, from sunny beaches to mountain resorts, attracts various groups of tourists, significantly extending the tourist season. Since 1980, OECD experts have set up a strategic development matrix for Montenegro with three main pillars: tourism (today they would likely add sustainable tourism), predominantly rural and interconnected agriculture (today we might add organic food production), and industry, particularly small businesses catering to tourism and local needs (today they might include clean industry organized by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises—SMEs). We believe these are three robust strategic pillars interconnected by tourism, which should be Montenegro’s strategic development priority. In Montenegro, in 2021, there were 1,670,879 tourist arrivals and 9,872,573 overnight stays. Comparing these figures to 2019, there was a decrease of 36.8% in tourist arrivals and 31.7% in overnight stays. In comparison to 2020, which was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2021 there was an increase of 276.3% in tourist arrivals and 281.6% in overnight stays. It can be noted that there was a noticeable recovery in the tourism sector in 2021; however, this recovery did not reach the levels of 2019. Estimates suggest that tourism will contribute around one billion euros to the gross domestic product in 2022, so the “gray zone” should be sought between actual revenue and estimated contributions. Essential to this is the quality reconstruction and development of basic accommodation capacities, additional tourist superstructure and infrastructure, and market repositioning towards major tourist sources in Europe. Achieving better results in the tourism sector requires diversification of products and services.
PRESERVATION OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH DIGITAL STORYTELLING
Authors:   Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, Belgrade, Serbia, Demirović Bajrami Dunja
Published: October 2024

The preservation of intangible cultural heritage, including oral traditions, folklore, music, and traditional crafts, is crucial for maintaining the cultural identity and continuity of communities. In Serbia, a country rich with diverse cultural expressions, these intangible heritage elements face threats from globalization, modernization, and demographic changes. This paper investigates the role of digital storytelling as a tool for preserving and revitalizing intangible cultural heritage in Serbia, highlighting specific case studies where digital initiatives have been used to document and promote traditional practices. Through ethnographic research and analysis of digital storytelling projects in Serbia, the study examines how local communities and cultural organizations utilize digital platforms to capture and share narratives of their heritage. Examples include the digital archiving of traditional music from the mountainous regions of Western Serbia, the documentation of storytelling traditions among the Romani communities, and the use of social media and interactive websites to promote Serbian folk dance and craft techniques. These digital storytelling efforts not only serve to document endangered traditions but also engage younger generations and diaspora communities, fostering a renewed interest in cultural heritage. The paper addresses the opportunities and challenges of using digital storytelling in the Serbian context, such as the digital divide in rural areas, the need for culturally sensitive approaches to content creation, and the risks of cultural commodification. Despite these challenges, the findings indicate that digital storytelling offers a versatile and impactful approach to safeguarding Serbia’s intangible heritage. It provides a platform for communities to actively participate in the preservation process, ensuring that their voices and perspectives are authentically represented. This paper concludes by proposing a framework for enhancing the role of digital storytelling in cultural heritage preservation in Serbia. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between community members, cultural practitioners, and digital media experts to create sustainable and inclusive digital heritage initiatives. By integrating digital storytelling into broader cultural preservation strategies, Serbia can better protect and promote its rich intangible heritage, ensuring its transmission to future generations and its place in the global cultural landscape.
OLD FOLK SPORTS, GAMES, AND COMPETITIONS IN THE AREA OF THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIA AS AN ELEMENT OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE—A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors:   Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, Belgrade, Serbia, Bjeljac Željko , Brankov Jovana ,   Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: October 2024

The subject of the research is the old folk sports, games, and competitions as part of the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in the territory of the former SFR Yugoslavia. Since 2009, these sports have been part of the representative UNESCO ICH world list. At the end of the first decade of the 21st century, the countries created by the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia (except Serbia) have begun entering them into national registers of intangible cultural heritage (a total of 20 sports and games are on the lists). On the territory of Serbia, there are old folk sports, games, and competitions, which represent intangible cultural heritage, however, they are still not sufficiently recognized by the competent institutions. In this regard, various initiatives have been created for certain old sports to become part of the national list of intangible cultural heritage of Serbia, as a corpus of endangered heritage. The task of the research is to perform a comparative analysis of old folk sports and games in the territory of the former Yugoslavia. During numerous migrations in the Middle Ages, South Slavs inhabited different geographical areas in the analyzed territory, where their main economic activity was extensive agriculture. Geographical conditions and the way of life have conditioned the development of numerous folk sports, games, and competitions. Shepherd’s games (children), sports, and games that prove maturity and folk competitions for fun are the foundation of their later genesis of development. Along with these sports and games, folklore, customs, and gastronomy were practiced as part of the cultural heritage. The rules of most old folk sports, games, and competitions (although mostly oral) remained identical throughout the former Yugoslavia, with minor differences. Based on field research, which included survey research, focus groups with the participation of experts from various fields, as well as the study of adequate scientific literature, the authors made a classification of old folk sports, games, and competitions through which they performed their comparative analysis as the elements of intangible cultural heritage in the territory of the former Yugoslavia: old sports with props, old martial sports, old athletic sports, folk sports competitions, children’s competitive games, sports with animals, water sports, ritual sports games, and folk sports games. A comparative analysis was also made with old folk sports, games, and competitions in the territory of Serbia. The formulated hypothesis assumes that the old folk sports, games, and competitions in the territory of the former Yugoslavia, through defined, joint elements, can be presented through a common international European cultural route as part of the common cultural heritage.
A NEW METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSMENT THE CITY ABUNDANCE IN GREENSPACES AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES—TOWARD COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABLE URBAN PLANNING
Authors:   University of Silesia, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Katowice, Poland, Pukowiec-Kurda Katarzyna
Published: October 2024

Urban greenspaces are a place for recreation and leisure and, most importantly, provide ecosystem services to city residents. They are particularly in demand in metropolitan areas with large populations. In proportion to their high populations, these areas should have large acreages of greenspace to meet society’s needs for ecosystem services. The Urban Ecosystem Services (IUES) index allows the abundance of green areas providing various ecosystem services to be assessed and, using a model based on Ossan’s statistical concept, allows cities to be classified according to this abundance. The index is an urban ecosystem services indicator, which quantitatively and qualitatively determines the abundance of greenspaces in ecosystem services. The study area consists of two agglomerations located about 80 kilometers apart in two different countries. The first is the Silesian Metropolis (GZM) in southern Poland and the second area is the Karviná-Ostrava Region (OKR) in northern Czechia. The study indicated that the most abundant ecosystem services are forests and wetlands in both quantity and quality. Therefore, they should be protected in cities in terms of their acreage and species composition. The best providers of ecosystem services are natural forests, characterized by high biodiversity and full development of all forest values. The results for dominant greenspace types and the height of the IUES index indicate the dominance of forested areas in both study areas. Thus, one can accept the thesis that forest ecosystems in Central Europe are the main providers of ecosystem services, including in urban areas. They provide every section of ecosystem service, from provisioning through regulatory and maintenance to cultural. IUES can be used as an indicator of sustainable spatial planning. The entire methodology can be used to assess the abundance of municipalities in ecosystem services to monitor them, and increase their potential. It can be used in urban planning at the city scale and the location of new residential developments, but it should be emphasized that it is intended to indicate the abundance of ecosystem services to serve society intact. Urban planning must, therefore, be carried out sustainably that does not degrade the strength of ecosystem services or eliminate urban greenspaces.
TOWARDS A NEW MAP OF HOUSEHOLD FORMATION AND CORESIDENCE PATTERNS IN SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE
Authors:   University of Graz, Institute of History, Graz, Austria, Gruber Siegfried , Đumić Daniel-Armin ,   University of Graz, Institute of History, Graz, Austria
Published: October 2024

ince Frédéric Le Play’s map of household types in Europe (1855) several maps detailing the distribution of joint families or “zadrugas” (Botev, 1990; Kaser, 1995; Todorova, 1993) within the area of the patriarchal régime in Southeastern Europe (Cvijić, 1918) have been published. Additionally, Karl Kaser published a map about household formation patterns in historical Southeastern Europe (1996). However, all these maps have several limitations. They are based on a limited number of cases and primarily focus on joint families. They do not utilize microdata or a life-course approach. Furthermore, these maps only represent dominant characteristics, often excluding urban populations. Pan-European comparisons based on the existing NAPP and Mosaic data collections show a more detailed picture of European household formation systems and co-residence patterns than postulated earlier. They reveal a great deal of variation on both sides of the Hajnal-line (Hajnal, 1982): A simple black-and-white scheme is not sufficient for capturing the whole picture (see Szołtysek, Ogórek, Poniat, Gruber 2019; Szołtysek, Ogórek, Poniat, Gruber 2020). The availability of new historical microdata from Southeastern Europe allows us to refine and update these maps. These updated maps will be based on samples from the following censuses: Wallachia 1838: The first census of Romania, which is almost completely preserved. Bessarabia 1850: A Russian revision list, largely preserved for the territory of present-day Republic of Moldova. Serbia 1863: The first Serbian census to enumerate women individually, preserved to a significant degree. Montenegro 1879: The first Montenegrin Census, partially preserved. Albania 1918: The first Albanian census, which is almost completely preserved. These maps will utilize measures derived from individual characteristics rather than household measures. Variables related to marriage patterns, household formation, and co-residence will be mapped, culminating in a comprehensive map of these combined measures.
SHRINKING CITIES OF BELARUS: DEVELOPMENT FACTORS AND SHIFTS IN THE SPATIAL STRUCTURE
Authors:   Belarusian State University, Faculty of Geography and Geoinformatics, Economic and Social Department, Minsk, Belarus, Antipova Ekaterina , Sushkevich Liliya ,   Belarusian State University, Faculty of Geography and Geoinformatics, Economic and Social Department, Minsk, Belarus, Tsitou Anton ,   Belarusian State University, Faculty of Geography and Geoinformatics, Economic and Social Department, Minsk, Belarus
Published: October 2024

The article assesses factors, the scale of demographic shrinkage of Belarusian cities and shifts in the spatial structure based on statistical data from three intercensus periods—1989–1999, 1999–2009, and 2009–2019. Using a set of methods of mathematical-statistical, balance, cartographic, typographers, geographic systematization and GIS technologies, for the first time in relation to Belarus, criteria for shrinking cities were determined, calculations of population dynamics for 1989–2019, indicators of natural and migration movements of the population, demographic balance of all cities of Belarus were performed. The analysis established that the main factors of demographic shrinkage are the migration transition of the 1970s, the political and socio-economic transformations of the transition period of the 1990s, and the demographic transition of the 1980–1990s. The authors determined that 46.1% of the country’s cities are classified as shrinking. A distinctive feature of the methodology in comparison with similar studies is the development of a typograph of cities by the nature of shrinkage, distinguishing three types (outpacing shrinkage, catching-up shrinkage and reversible demographic trend). There is a predominance of cities of catching-up shrinkage with negative population dynamics in two intercensus periods (1999–2009–2019) and a predominantly regressive type of demographic balance (68%), which are geographically distributed throughout the country. Every fourth shrinking city in Belarus belongs to the most unfavorable type—outpacing shrinkage with stable negative population dynamics in three intercensus periods (1989–2019) and a regressive type of demographic balance (since 1999), which are represented in the Vitebsk, Gomel, and Mogilev regions. A peculiar phenomenon is represented by shrinking cities of the third type (7.5%), located in the zone of radioactive contamination after the Chernobyl accident and the socio-economic periphery, in which, against the background of negative dynamics, a progressive type of demographic balance began to be observed. The demographic shrinkage of Belarusian cities against the backdrop of the transition to post-industrial development has led to shifts in the spatial and functional structure. This trend manifested itself in a reduction of the area of production functional zones.
A BOON OR A BURDEN? THE ROLE OF POST-INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE IN THE URBAN SPACE OF THE GZM METROPOLIS (POLAND)
Authors:   University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Social and Economic Geography and Spatial Management, Sosnowiec, Poland, Chmielewska Marta E. , Zuzańska-Żyśko Elżbieta ,   University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Social and Economic Geography and Spatial Management, Sosnowiec, Poland
Published: October 2024

The Silesian Metropolis (GZM—Górnośląsko-Zagłębiowska Metropolis) is the most urbanized area in Poland. It is a conurbation consisting of cities developed from medieval and modern settlements under the influence of intensive industrialization which started here in the second part of the 18th century. Traditional industries such as mining and metallurgy developed here for over 200 years until the 1990s. Since then, the importance of heavy industries in this region has decreased significantly. Along with the closure of industrial plants, brownfields with specific buildings and other infrastructure are appearing in urban space, constituting a kind of problematic post-industrial heritage. The aim of the paper is to show different approaches to the post-industrial heritage during urban regeneration of brownfields in GZM Metropolis. There are many examples of successful adaptation of post-industrial buildings and sites to new purposes which is the way of preserving the heritage. There are also many examples of forgotten or neglected post-industrial objects still waiting for its second life. Finally, there are plenty of brownfields simply cleared of infrastructure, with no signs of commemorating the past. What factors determine the fact that similar objects meet a different fate? What are the directions of adaptation of post-industrial sites? What is the role of intangible post-industrial heritage? These are questions that the paper will also try to answer.
UNDERSTANDING AND ASSESSING RURAL RESILIENCE BASED ON A SOCIAL-ECOSYSTEM FRAMEWORK: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF CHINESE VILLAGES
Authors:   Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, Gao Jiangbo , Qu Shaodong ,   Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, Jiang Yuan ,   Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
Published: October 2024

Natural social systems provide opportunities for human survival, living and development, but such development may be of less benefit to farmers in low-income and remote rural settlements because they lack money and complete infrastructure. Introducing the concept of resilience can help explore the development potential of rural areas and add vitality to the realization of high-quality rural development. Based on ecosystem services (ESs) and ecological thresholds, we calculated ecological resilience. For the social systems dimension, we measure social resilience using a resilience assessment methodology developed by FAO. Afterwards, this study constructed a framework, integrating ecological resilience and social resilience, to assess interactions between rural socioeconomic systems and ecosystems. On this basis, this research further divided the rural resilience system into five spatial clusters with different coupling coordination. The study shows that social resilience is better in rural settlements closer to cities, while remote rural settlements have better ecological resilience. Rural settlements close to cities tend to have higher incomes and better educational opportunities than remote rural settlements. In contrast, remote rural settlements perform well in terms of forest area and natural ecology. Based on these findings, we propose specific policy measures to meet these challenges. The operational framework of this study can provide new insights and meaningful theoretical references for the study of rural resilience.
PLANNING OF RURAL SETTLEMENTS IN CROATIA
Authors:   Institute for tourism, Zagreb, Croatia, Kranjčević Jasenka
Published: October 2024

Planned rural settlements are a reflection of socio-political, economic, and cultural conditions of society. The question arises whether there are planned rural settlements in Croatia and whether there is adequate awareness of the recognition of the spatial structure of the village as part of the spatial identity, i.e., the cultural heritage that is used in the planning of sustainable development and tourism? The research showed that in Croatia there is continuity in the planning of rural settlements, which confirms that rural settlements can be the concern of society, that is, the state. Through the planning of rural settlements, social understanding, scientific achievements, legal system, social relations, and numerous other factors are manifested. Due to the process of globalization and Europeanization, some believe that rural settlements have no prospects. Others, again, have a sentimental (romantic) attitude towards them and glorify its culture and way of life. The question is whether there is a more realistic “third way” that will accept modernization processes and at the same time respect spatial identity? In any case, the planning of rural settlements should be understood as a specific planning discipline that would: comprehensively solve the problem of rural settlements and rural areas, ensure development that respects heritage, arouse interest, and involve the local population, coordinate the cooperation of the local population and all those who work in rural areas space. Spatial planning of rural settlements is often reduced to the expansion of the construction area, without thinking about preserving the existing recognizable spatial structure. The result is an imbalance between construction and agricultural land, as well as a loss of spatial identity. The quality results of the spatial planning of rural settlements, among other things, will depend on the alignment of different sectoral policies to effective administration and self-government as all stakeholders of society.
HISTORY OF THE SLOVAK GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
Authors:   Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics, Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Regional Development, Nitra, Slovakia, Boltižiar Martin ,   Slovak Geographical Society, Slovakia
Published: October 2024

The first Slovak geographers regularly participated in meetings and other events organized by Czechoslovak Geographical Society, dating back to 1894. In 1946 the branch in Bratislava was established named the Slovak Geographic Society led by Jan Hromádka. The development of Slovak geography as a science, its wider penetration into the school system on all levels, and the continuous growth of personal background were the basic premises for the formation of independent geographical society. In 1955 the preparatory committee started to work (Mikuláš Konček, Michal Lukniš and Ján Hanzlík) and on December 8th in 1955 the constitutive meeting of the Slovak Geographic Society under Slovak Academy of Sciences took place in Bratislava. Michal Lukniš had been elected the first chairman of the society. In 1959 the first regional branch was established—the East Slovakian subsidiary in Prešov. The first meeting of the society took place in Bratislava in 1959. At this time the society registered 175 members. In the following period, further regional branches were established—the West Slovakian in Bratislava (in 1965, called the Bratislava Branch since 1998) and the Central Slovakian in Banská Bystrica (in 1966), Nitra Local Group in Nitra (called West Slovakian since 1998), Košice branch in Košice (in 2006) and North Slovakian in Ružomberok (in 2009). The society had 372 members in 1967. The members would regularly meet at general assembly within the congress. Until now 18 meetings took place (since 1998 they are called congresses). At the head of the society were Michal Lukniš (1955–1970), Pavol Plesník (1970–1974), Emil Mazúr (1974–1978), Ján Drdoš (1978–1986, 1990–1992), Oliver Bašovský (1986–1990), Michal Zaťko (1992–1998), Jozef Mládek (1998–2006), René Matlovič (2006–2014), Ladislav Tolmáči (2014–2022), and Martin Boltižiar (since 2022). At present there are nine geography workplaces (eight university departments and one research institute) representing the base of the Slovak geography in the six centres (Bratislava, Prešov, Banská Bystrica, Nitra, Košice and Ružomberok). Nowadays the Slovak Geographic Society has 300 geographers. It has six regional branches (Bratislava, the West Slovakian, the Central Slovakian, the East Slovakian, the North Slovakian and Košice) and five specialised committees (geographical thought, applied geography, geographic education, travel-expeditionary, young geographers and students of geography).
FUNCTIONAL ISOMORPHISM OF POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE BORDERS IN THE MODERN WORLD
Authors:   Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation, Kolosov Vladimir
Published: October 2024

The system of borders and their transformation under the influence of integration and globalization, the relationship of material, formal (established by legal acts) and ethnocultural, linguistic, mental, and other invisible, but often very significant borders, remain in the focus of geographical studies. The “horizontal” interdependence between borders of the same level, for example, state borders is obvious. However, there is also “vertical” interdependence between borders of different levels. I wondered why the research field of border studies is still limited exclusively to state borders. At all levels the functions of formal borders are similar (isomorphic), but performed in different combinations. Each state, regional, and municipal boundaries perform the function of organizing and controlling the territory, delimiting its legal and normative space, including the provision of public services. Institutionalized boundaries of all levels enhance spatial contrasts and contribute to the effects of peripheralization. The objective of the paper is to show the isomorphism of formal borders and their impact on the economy and everyday practices of population using the cases of a few typical regions of Russia. On the one hand, thanks to the barrier and constitutive functions of borders, they contribute to the leveling of the socio-economic landscape within their limits. On the other hand, the same functions enhance the contrasts between neighbouring territories. The properties of borders also include the ability to attract or repel certain types of activity, and to cause or enhance the peripherality of adjacent areas. The contradiction between the continuity of physical and social space and the barrier function of borders determines the “cross-border” practices of population, generates commodity flows, and other similar interactions between neighbouring territories. In turn, interactions dictate the need for cooperation between them to solve a wide range of problems that are cross-border in nature. However, in Russia such cooperation exists practically only at the interstate level. Our analysis of the newest regional and municipal strategic documents proves that this need is either not realized or is absent.
A Palavra no Centro
Authors: Albernaz Dias Carreiro Gustavo
Published: October 2024

Este artigo explora a significância teológica da pregação para Martinho Lutero e seu impacto na Reforma Protestante, contextualizando o período histórico que propiciou esse movimento. Inicialmente, destaca-se a continuidade entre a pregação na Reforma e a praticada na Idade Média, desmistificando a noção de sua suposta pobreza homilética. Com o advento da Reforma, a pregação assumiu papel central, refletindo a ênfase na Sola Scriptura, tornando-se o cerne da liturgia e instrumento pedagógico na disseminação de ideias reformadas. O artigo aborda a biografia de Lutero, sua interpretação da Bíblia, estilo homilético e visão litúrgica, privilegiando a pregação sobre os sacramentos. Explora-se a rica teologia de Lutero sobre a “Palavra de Deus” e sua ênfase na fidelidade ao Evangelho e na autoridade das Escrituras na avaliação da autenticidade da pregação. Conclui-se que a Teologia de Lutero moldou não apenas o Luteranismo, mas reverberou na paisagem teológica da época, deixando um legado que transcende fronteiras confessionais.
Resource Allocation and Security Threat in Cloud Computing: A Survey
Authors: Sharma Neha , Kumar Lakshay , Dwivedi Namrata , Kaur Ashpinder , Kaur Gagandeep
Published: October 2024

Cloud computing is a cutting-edge technology with enormous commercial and enterprise potential. Apps and related data can be accessed from any location thanks to clouds. Companies can drastically lower the cost of their infrastructure by renting resources from the cloud for storage and other processing needs. They can also use pay-as-you-go application access available to the entire firm. Therefore, obtaining licenses for specific products is not necessary. However, allocating resources as efficiently as possible is one of the main challenges in cloud computing. Because the model is unique, resource allocation is done to lower its expenses. Meeting application and customer requirements and consumer needs presents additional issues in resource allocation. This study provides a detailed discussion of several resource allocation systems, security threats, and the difficulties they face. This work is anticipated to help researchers and cloud users overcome obstacles.
Evolution of AI in Smart Home Systems: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Kaur Gagandeep , Kaur Ashpinder , Sharma Neha , Singh Manjot , Mittal Koena
Published: October 2024

The evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed the landscape of smart home systems into a new era of convenience, efficiency, and personalized experiences. This paper provides an insightful exploration into the historical progression and contemporary developments of AI within smart home environments. Beginning with an overview of early automation technologies, we trace the evolutionary trajectory of AI's integration into smart homes, highlighting key milestones, breakthroughs, and paradigm shifts. Moreover, this paper also highlights the applications of AI in smart home ecosystems, including home automation, energy management, security surveillance, healthcare monitoring, and personalized assistance. Through advanced sensor technologies, ubiquitous connectivity, and cloud-based computing, AI-enabled smart home platforms offer seamless integration, interoperability, and scalability, paving the way for a more interconnected and intelligent living environment. Furthermore, we discuss the emerging trends and future directions shaping the evolution of AI in smart home systems. We also address the associated challenges and considerations, including privacy concerns, data security risks, ethical implications, and regulatory frameworks, which warrant careful attention and mitigation strategies.
Pelaksanaan Program Kampus Mengajar Angkatan 6 Sebagai Upaya untuk Meningkatkan Literasi dan Numerasi Siswa SDK Majamere
Authors: Yovita Maria Pawe  , Maria Magdalena Dhera  , Maria Desidaria Noge
Published: October 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat kemapuanliterasi dan numerasi siswa di SDK Majamere. Dengan metode yang digunakan yaitu kualitatif, objek dari penelitian ini yaitu terkait pelaksanaan kampus mengajar angkatan 6. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SDK Majamere, dengan subjek dalam penelitian ini yaitu siswa SDK Majamere. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan observasi dan informasi yang didapatkan bahwa tingkat kemampuan numerasi siswa di SDK Majamere masih sangat rendah. Upaya dalam meningkatkan kemampuan numerasi diadakan perancangan program kerja oleh mahasiswa kampus mengajar guna meningkatkan literasi dan numerasi siswa. Dari hasil post-tes yang dihasilkan menunjukkan bahwap elaksanaan Program Kampus Mengajar Angkatan 6 telah berhasil meningkatkan literasi dan numerasi siswa di SDK Majamere secara signifikan. Melalui pendekatan pembelajaran inovatif, mahasiswa mampu menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang mendukung pengembangan keterampilan dasar ini. Keberhasilan program ini menegaskan pentingnya kolaborasi antara mahasiswa, guru, dan pihak sekolah untuk menciptakan budaya literasi dan numerasi yang kuat di kalangan siswa serta menyiapkan mereka untuk menghadapi tantangan pendidikan di masa depan.
EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO ASSISTING TEACHING PROGRAM ON ATTITUDE REGARDING PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS AMONG NURSING OFFICERS WORKING IN ICUs OF SELECTED HOSPITALS OF BELAGAVI, KARNATAKA
Authors: Honnakambale Ms. Vijayalaxmi , george Dr Martha
Published: October 2024

Varicose veins are a medical disorder in which the peripheral veins become dilated and distorted. The veins usually appear in the limbs, right beneath the skin. Varicose veins are frequently accompanied with fewer symptoms. Certain people, though, may feel a sense of lethargy or soreness in the affected area. Complications such as haemorrhage and superficial thrombophlebitis can occur. Varicocele refers to varices in the scrotum, whereas hemorrhoidsrefer to varices all around anal canal. Varicose veins can have a significant impact on one's standard of living due to their numerous physical, social, and psychological consequences. Thequantitative research approach was used in the present study. The present study adopted Quasiexperimental pretest post test design for the evaluating the effectiveness of video assisted teaching program on knowledge and attitude regarding prevention and management of varicoseveins among nursing officers working at critical care units. The present study was conducted in selected hospitals of Belagavi, Karnataka state. The population selected for the present study is nursing officers working at critical care units. The Non-Probability purposive sampling technique was used in the present study to draw the samples from the total population. The Aspect wise mean pre-test attitude score of respondents of both groups regarding prevention and management of varicose veins. With respect of experimental group, in pretest, mean was 47.88, median was 46, mode was 34, standard deviation 12.93 and range score was 27-78. In post-test, mean was 60.18, median was 58, mode was 56, standard deviation 11.44and range score was 36-78. With respect of control group, in pretest, mean was 48.01, median was 45, mode was 48, standard deviation 12.80 and range score was 27-76. In posttest, mean was 48.75, median was 45, mode was 48, standard deviation 12.80 and range score was 6-27-74. Level of attitude of participants of both groups, it reveals that, in experimental group, during pretest majority 59(59%) were had non favorable attitude. In control group, during pretest majority 56(56%) were had non favorable attitude.
EFFECTIVENESS OF MIDWIFE LED EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING ANTENATAL EXERCISES AND DIET COUNSELLING AMONG PRIMI MOTHERS IN A SELECTED RURAL AREA AT TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT
Authors: mary Mrs. Stella Nesa , Balakrishnamony Dr. Brintha
Published: October 2024

Pregnancy is one of the most profound times in a woman’s life. It is marked by a variety of physical changes, as well as by thoughts and feelings that sometimes overwhelm the mother-to-be. Though pregnancy is generally a time of joy and well-being, complications can occur that cloud the experience and put the patient and her unborn child at risk. When primi mothers gain information about the antenatal exercises and diet, they become more able to understand of how to deal with the pregnancy and it will be easy for them to take care themselves. Materials and methods: A true experimental research design of pre and posttest with control group was adopted for the present study.
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAM ON PRACTICE REGARDING NON- PHARMACOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS TO REDUCE ANXIETY AMONG MOTHERS OF CHILDREN UNDERGOING SURGERY IN SELECTED HOSPITALS OF HOSPET, VIJAYANAGAR DISTRICT
Authors: Rashmi Ms. Rashmi , Chaudhary Dr. Geeta
Published: October 2024

Addressing the pain and distress associated with common, minor medical procedures is integral to quality health care. Further, empowering the family and the child to have an active role is essential for pain management to be effective. Health professionals are encouraged to choose minimally invasive approaches and, when a painful procedure is unavoidable, to use a combination of simple strategies to improve the patient, parent, and health care provider experience The research approach adopted for this study was the quantitative approach. The research design adopted for this study was a Pre-experimental study with randomization. The study was conducted at Idrishti Hospital and Disha Hospital, Hosapete, Karnataka. Idrishti. In the study accessible population consists of mothers. The sample and sample size of the study consisted of 100 mothers of children undergoing surgery. The sampling technique adopted in the present study was a convenience sampling technique.
Mediasi Pemberdayaan Psikologis pada Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Pemberdayaan terhadap Berbagi Pengetahuan
Authors: Handayani Ririn , Fawzi Rizky , Bastian Adolf
Published: October 2024

This study uses a quantitative method with a descriptive and explanatory survey approach. The study was conducted at the Kampar Regency Land Office, with the aim of testing the mediation effect of empowerment leadership on the relationship between psychological empowerment and knowledge sharing. The population of this study consisted of all employees of the Kampar Regency Land Office, with a total of 144 people. Based on this population size, according to the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table, the sample size for this study was 103 people. The sampling method used in this study was Systematic Random Sampling. All respondents will be used to obtain primary data related to the variables, which will be collected through a questionnaire with a Likert scale of 1-5 points. All data obtained will be analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the Smart PLS 3.0 analysis tool. This study found that (a). empowerment leadership has a significant positive effect on knowledge sharing; (b). empowerment leadership has a significant positive effect on psychological empowerment; (c). psychological empowerment has a significant positive effect on knowledge sharing; (d). psychological empowerment mediates the effect of empowerment leadership on knowledge sharing.
 
This study uses a quantitative method with a descriptive and explanatory survey approach. The study was conducted at the Kampar Regency Land Office, with the aim of testing the mediation effect of empowerment leadership on the relationship between psychological empowerment and knowledge sharing. The population of this study consisted of all employees of the Kampar Regency Land Office, with a total of 144 people. Based on this population size, according to the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table, the sample size for this study was 103 people. The sampling method used in this study was Systematic Random Sampling. All respondents will be used to obtain primary data related to the variables, which will be collected through a questionnaire with a Likert scale of 1-5 points. All data obtained will be analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the Smart PLS 3.0 analysis tool. This study found that (a). empowerment leadership has a significant positive effect on knowledge sharing; (b). empowerment leadership has a significant positive effect on psychological empowerment; (c). psychological empowerment has a significant positive effect on knowledge sharing; (d). psychological empowerment mediates the effect of empowerment leadership on knowledge sharing.
Pengaruh Pengetahuan Perpajakan, Tarif Pajak dan Sanksi Pajak Terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM di Kecamatan Ciomas
Authors: Ramadhany Tsaltsa Putri , Rumiasih N.A , Yudiana Yudiana
Published: October 2024

This research aims to examine the Influence of Tax Knowledge, Tax Rates, and Tax Sanctions on the Compliance of MSME Taxpayers in the Ciomas District. This study uses a quantitative approach with primary data sources obtained from questionnaire distribution. The sample in this study amounted to 55 MSMEs, which were selected using simple random sampling method. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis processed using SPSS 26. The results of the study indicate that Tax Knowledge has a positive effect on the Compliance of MSME Taxpayers in the Ciomas District, Tax Rates do not affect the Compliance of MSME Taxpayers in the Ciomas District, and Tax Sanctions have a positive effect on the Compliance of MSME Taxpayers in the Ciomas District.
Pengaruh Likuiditas, Profitabilitas Dan Ukuran Perusahaan Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Dengan Struktur Modal Sebagai Variabel Moderating
Authors: Sitompul Clarisa Florentina , Minan H. Kersna , Arief Muhammad
Published: October 2024

This study was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of liquidity, profitability, and company size on company value with capital structure as a moderating variable. This type of research is quantitative research with a causality approach. The population used in this study were manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2017-2021 and there were 28 companies taken so that the total sample was 140. The sampling technique used the purposive sampling method. The analysis method of this study uses multiple linear regression and Moderated Regression Analysis. The results of the study indicate that profitability has a significant effect on firm value, while liquidity and firm size do not have a significant effect on firm value. Capital structure can moderate the relationship between profitability and firm size on firm value. Capital structure does not moderate the relationship between liquidity and firm value in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2017-2021.
Implementasi Media Sosial Instagram Sebagai Strategi Promosi Bagi Pengembangan Pemasaran Wisata New Sekipan KPH Surakarta Di Tawangmangu
Authors: Maitri Acintya Anugrahana , Ridanasti Erlita
Published: October 2024

This study was conducted to examine the implementation of the use of Instagram social media as a promotional strategy in the current digitalization era. This study aims to explore the implementation of the use of Instagram social media utilisation as a promotional strategy in an effort to increase the visibility and sales of products or services. In today's digital era, Instagram has become one of the most popular and effective platforms for marketing and promotional activities. Through a qualitative approach, this study collects data from various businesses that actively use Instagram for promotion, and analysed the strategies and results achieved. This research method uses a descriptive analysis approach as a qualitative method to understand and describe the use of social media as a marketing medium. Marketing activities in this case are the use of Instagram social media as a medium to introduce tourist attractions to reach the wider market. With the right promotion strategy, Instagram can be a very effective tool to attract customers' attention and build brand awareness. Focusing on content quality, audience engagement, and maximum use of Instagram features will help businesses achieve their marketing goals and grow their business better.