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Religious Origins of Craniosacral Therapy
Authors: Migda Andrzej
Published: February 2025

The article is an attempt to trace the religious determinants of the development of craniosacral therapy and to situate its origins in theoretical terms in the works of Emanuel Swedenborg and the writings and practice of the founders of osteopathy. Starting from the historical testimonies of the development of this therapeutic concept, I point out structural similarities with religious symbols present in shamanism, Protestant mysticism and in religious attitudes regarding Pentecostal demonology. By conducting observations in the Polish community of people with disabilities and conducting free interviews with mothers of children suffering from cerebral palsy, it was possible to discern the important role of spirituality modelled during therapy. Explaining the way in which modern spirituality and its religious roots are intertwined with medicine, I try to point out the area where their boundaries are blurred, creating an alternative proposal to academic medicine for recovery. This process related to the existential condition of man and his spiritual, individual activity leads to choices of activities that freely combine religious and medical traditions. Cultural changes in this area open religious studies to a new approach and observation of the mentioned research areas aimed at a broader presentation of the phenomena occurring at the interface of spirituality and medicine.
“Roots”: The Significance, Impact, and Legacy of an ABC Miniseries
Authors: Kuś Rafał
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the cultural, historical, and social significance of the 1977 ABC miniseries Roots. Based on Alex Haley’s acclaimed yet controversial book, the series recounts the generational saga of Kunta Kinte, a Mandinka warrior enslaved and brought to America, and his descendants. Employing a qualitative case study methodology, the study analyzes the series’ content, critical reception, and its profound influence on racial discourse, historical awareness, and television as a medium. Roots pioneered new standards for American television, introducing complex African American protagonists and addressing slavery with unprecedented realism. The series captivated audiences, becoming a cultural phenomenon that garnered record-breaking viewership, critical acclaim, and public discussion. Its impact extended beyond television, fostering interest in African American genealogy, shaping public memory of slavery, and inspiring global cultural references. While debates persist over its historical accuracy and long-term societal effects, Roots remains a cornerstone of American media history, symbolizing resilience, identity, and the enduring legacy of systemic injustice.
Lucy Katherine Wakefield i Hugo Radoliński — dzieje zakazanej miłości w świetle dokumentów z archiwum rodowego jarocińskich dziedziców
Authors: Pietras Michalina
Published: February 2025

Trzysta lat wspólnej historii Radolińskich i Jarocina wywarło znaczący wpływ zarówno na dzieje tego rodu, jak i funkcjonowanie miasta. Jednak do tej pory, jeśli ukazywano historię tej rodziny i jej związki z Jarocinem, koncentrowano się przede wszystkim na dziedzicach miasta. Ich żony pozostawały w cieniu, stanowiąc zaledwie dopełnienie wiadomości o jarocińskich dziedzicach. Z jednej strony było to wynikiem szczątkowych informacji źródłowych poświęconych kobietom, z drugiej — zainteresowań badaczy, którzy postrzegali historię miasta i Radolińskich przez ogólnie przyjęty pogląd o dominującej roli mężczyzny jako osoby dziedziczącej majątek ziemski. Zadanie pozbierania i przybliżenia wiadomości dotyczących pań na Jarocinie z rodu Radolińskich jest więc próbą nowego spojrzenia na losy tej rodziny. Jedną z najbardziej fascynujących postaci wśród jarocińskich żon dziedziców była Lucy Katherine Wakefield, która zapisała się w historii rodziny tajemniczym pochodzeniem. Pół-Angielka i pół-Hinduska stała się pierwszą, poślubioną wbrew woli rodziny, żoną najbardziej znanego przedstawiciela rodu — Hugona Radolińskiego (późniejszego księcia von Radolin) — któremu niewątpliwie pomogła w rozwoju kariery dyplomatycznej, otwierając, ze względu na swoje pochodzenie i urok osobisty, drogę do brytyjskich i niemieckich salonów.
W kręgu polityki i publicystyki. Działalność polityczna Ludwika Jaxy-Bykowskiego w okresie II Rzeczypospolitej
Authors: Matysiak Jarosław
Published: February 2025

Profesor Ludwik Jaxa-Bykowski (1881–1948) był wybitnym pedagogiem, organizatorem szkolnictwa, kierownikiem Katedry Pedagogiki i organizatorem Instytutu Pedagogicznego na Uniwersytecie Poznańskim. Natomiast szeroko rozumiana działalność polityczna w okresie międzywojennym w Stronnictwie Narodowym oraz jego stosunek do relacji polsko-żydowskich — szczególnie w kwestii szkolnictwa publicznego — zostały dotąd przedstawione bardzo ogólnikowo bądź prawie całkowicie pominięte. Artykuł jest próbą wypełnienia luki w biografii Jaxy-Bykowskiego dotyczącej jego aktywności na forum politycznym w II Rzeczypospolitej. Udział w życiu politycznym i społecznym w okresie międzywojennym był ważną częścią jego życiorysu i miał duże znaczenie w działalności zawodowej i naukowej. Zaangażowanie polityczne w Stronnictwie Narodowym, wystąpienia publiczne w obronie uwięzionych przywódców Centrolewu oraz otwarta krytyka reformy szkolnictwa wyższego forsowanej przez ówczesne władze w latach 1932–1933 były powodem do likwidacji we wrześniu 1933 r. Katedry Pedagogiki na Uniwersytecie Poznańskim i przedwczesnego przeniesienia profesora w stan spoczynku. W artykule przedstawiono także poglądy Jaxy-Bykowskiego na kwestię szkolnictwa dla mniejszości żydowskiej w Polsce oraz wspólnej nauki uczniów polskich i żydowskich w szkołach podstawowych, gimnazjalnych i wyższych.
Conjugacy Class Growth in Virtually Abelian Groups
Authors: Dermenjian Aram , Evetts Alex
Published: February 2025

We study the conjugacy class growth function in finitely generated virtually abelian groups. That is, the number of elements in the ball of radius $n$ in the Cayley graph which intersect a fixed conjugacy class. In the class of virtually abelian groups, we prove that this function is always asymptotically equivalent to a polynomial. Furthermore, we show that in any affine Coxeter group, the degree of polynomial growth of a conjugacy class is equivalent to the reflection length of any element of that class.

Comment: 14 pages, 2 figures. Published in the journal of Groups, Complexity, Cryptology
Analysis of cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene of Canis lupus in Turkey
Authors: Yildiz Ay Elif , Albayrak İrfan
Published: February 2025

This study is based on the analysis of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene of 20 grey wolf samples obtained from different regions of Turkey between 2014-2018. The results from this study were compared with sequences from Canis lupus records from other localities available in GenBank. This comparison showed that Canis lupus in Turkey originates from the same genetic source as the Canis lupus sequences in GenBank with a very high degree of similarity in sequencing (97-100%).
Investigating pollinator dynamics and regional variations in Doda, J&K, INDİA: challenges, montioring and conservation perspectives
Authors: Rohit Rohit , Sharma Yogesh , Padha Shaveta , Dhar Anjali
Published: February 2025

This study explores the plant-pollinator network in district Doda, Jammu & Kashmir, India, a Himalayan region with limited research on biodiversity and pollination ecology. Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and beetles are vital for ecosystem health and agricultural productivity, yet Doda lacks comprehensive data on its pollinator species and interactions, unlike the Kashmir Valley and Jammu region. Drawing insights from similar regions such as Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, this research highlights the ecological role of pollinators and emphasizes the need for extensive field exploration in Doda. The study advocates for an interdisciplinary approach combining ecological, agricultural, and local knowledge, recommending detailed surveys, long-term monitoring, and socio-economic studies to understand pollination’s impact on agriculture. It calls for collaborative efforts among researchers, agricultural departments, and conservationists to gather baseline data, promote biodiversity preservation, and enhance agricultural sustainability. These efforts are crucial for supporting local livelihoods and establishing a foundation for future research and conservation initiatives in Doda's unique ecological networks.
Learning from the Humility and Sacrifice of Christ in Easing Conflict
Authors: Mawikere Marde Christian Stenly , Hura Sudiria , Mawikere Jean Calvin Riedel , Mawikere Daniella Beauty Melanesia
Published: February 2025

This study aims to explore the significance of Christ's humility and sacrifice, particularly through His emptying and death on the cross, and its implications in alleviating interpersonal and social conflicts. Adopting a qualitative approach, the study employs literature review and content analysis methods to examine biblical texts, theological works, and modern theories on conflict and reconciliation. The research focuses on how the principles of Christ's humility and sacrifice, exemplified in His self-emptying action to serve humanity, can be applied to resolve conflicts and restore relationships between individuals. The findings of this study indicate that Christ's teachings provide a relevant model for reconciliation and peacebuilding, both in personal life and on a broader social scale. The novelty of this research lies in linking the theological values of Christ with contemporary conflict resolution theories, offering new insights into the role of humility and sacrifice in addressing social tensions. This study contributes to understanding the relevance of Christ's teachings in the context of current conflicts.
Vernacularization A, B and latin text of the Meditationes vitae Christi: contrastive analysis of the infinitive constructions
Authors: Szilágyi Imre
Published: February 2025

In questo lavoro si analizzano, con metodo contrastivo, vari costrutti all’infinito all’interno di tre testi diversi: testo maggiore A e B delle Meditationes Vitae Christi, e testo originale latino. Nell’ambito dell’analisi sintattica si trattano il fenomeno del controllo, l’accusativo con l’infinito, nonché la sintassi dei verbi percettivi e fattitivi. L’indagine sintattica svolta corrobora l’ipotesi, largamente diffusa tra gli studiosi del settore, secondo la quale il testo originale delle MVC è il latino, e dimostra che i due volgarizzamenti analizzati rappresentano due traduzioni molto diverse: il testo maggiore A segue assai fedelmente il testo latino, anche dal punto di vista sintattico, mentre l’autore del testo maggiore B si distacca liberamente dal suo modello latino, basandosi molto di più sulla propria competenza volgare di parlante nativo del toscano medievale e utilizzando quindi meno latinismi sintattici rispetto al volgarizzatore del testo A.
Note filologiche e linguistiche sulla parte finale del volgarizzamento A delle Meditationes vitae Christi nel Riccardiano 1346
Authors: Dotto Diego
Published: February 2025

Il contributo discute alcuni elementi filologici e linguistici relativi al Riccardiano 1346, che testimonia in una forma rimaneggiata una parte del volgarizzamento A delle Meditationes vitae Christi. In particolare il codice riporta la sezione finale che manca nell’It. 115 della Bibliothèque Nationale de France, per cui esso è essenziale per completare la conoscenza di questo volgarizzamento.
Convents within convents: the refoundation of Santa Chiara, San Gimignano in 1300 and the genesis of the Meditationes vitae Christi
Authors: Cooper Donal
Published: February 2025

Recent discoveries have renewed scholarly focus on the convent of Santa Chiara at San Gimignano as the initial context of the text known today as the Meditationes Vitae Christi (or the Meditations on the Life of Christ) – the most widely disseminated and influential devotional text of the later Middle Ages. Péter Tóth and Dávid Falvay have fixed the text’s composition to around the year 1300 and identified its author as a local Franciscan friar named “Jacobus”. This article extends Tóth’s and Falvay’s findings by examining the refoundation of Santa Chiara at the start of 1300, when the local townsman Pardoccio di Ser Bonifazio endowed the nunnery with substantial tracts of farmland just outside San Gimignano. Pardoccio was heavily invested personally in the project. He committed his wife and young daughter to Santa Chiara as oblates, and the latter would in time takes her vows as a Clarissan nun. He would soon join the Franciscan first order as a friar at the nearby male house of San Francesco. Pardoccio’s story illuminates how family relationships could bleed across the institutional boundaries of the early Franciscan movement. But our particular focus here is on another aspect of Pardoccio’s donation: his requirement that the receipts from the farmstead should fund a permanent community of six male friars based at Santa Chiara and dedicated to the cura monialium. Pardoccio undertook to construct a cloister, well, and cells for these friars, in effect creating a male micro-convent attached to the larger female foundation (even though the town’s principal male friary was only a few hundred metres away). The San Gimignano initiative was not unique: similar provisions were made several decades later by the founder of the Clarissan nunnery of San Paolo at San Miniato. Arianna Pecorini’s research on the Clarissan foundations in Pisa has highlighted the case of San Martino in Kinzica, which incorporated a male ‘conventino’ of four friars, with its own guardian and lector. These examples invite a reappraisal of the Franciscan commitment to the cura monialium of the Clarissan movement at the start of the fourteenth century. Scholarship on Clarissan double monasteries has tended to focus on large royal foundations, like the Angevin house of Santa Chiara in Naples. The evidence gathered here suggests that double communities were more common in the early Franciscan movement than generally assumed, and included the foundation for which the Meditationes was most likely written.
‘Mary Unchained’ Drammatizzare la compassione nella predicazione (XIV-XV secolo)*
Authors: Delcorno Pietro
Published: February 2025

L’articolo mette in luce il ruolo della predicazione tardo medievale nel drammatizzare la compassione della Vergine, segnalando come i sermoni contribuirono a rendere egemonico un approccio affettivo alla Passione di Cristo, grazie a un’osmosi continua tra testi per la meditazione personale e materiali utilizzati sul pulpito. In questo quadro, la messa in scena emotivamente intensa del dolore della madre era ritenuta un elemento essenziale per guidare i fedeli nella meditazione della Passione. L’articolo rileva la poliedricità di Maria nel racconto della Passione, fatta di varianti, di gesti o atteggiamenti diversi: la Vergine può gridare, protestare e svenire, avere il volto sporco di sangue, oppure restare composta, piena di fede, immobile sotto la croce. La centralità di Maria nel rivivere la Passione è indubitabile, ma i fedeli potevano incontrare maschere diverse della sua afflizione. Se il racconto della Passione era ritualizzato, con passaggi previsti e prevedibili, come si addice in un’azione collettiva, la Madonna addolorata descritta dai predicatori non era però sempre uguale a sé stessa. In questo ampio spettro di soluzioni adottate dai predicatori del tempo, non mancò infatti chi vide nell’esaltazione del dolore della Madre rischi per l’ortodossia dei sermoni, là dove una Mary Unchained poteva finire per travalicare ogni giusta misura.
Letnja škola crkvenog pojanja „Korneliju u spomen” (1993–2024): između muzikoloških istraživanja i praktičnog negovanja tradicije
Authors:   Institute of Musicology SASA,Serbia, Marjanović Nataša
Published: February 2025

U ovom poglavlju predstavljen je rad Letnje škole crkvenog pojanja „Korneliju u spomen”, koja već pune tri decenije doprinosi negovanju pravoslavne crkvene muzike, posebno tradicionalnog srpskog pojanja, kao i upoznavanju različitih segmenata muzičke, kulturne i duhovne srpske istorije. Oko ove osnovne ideje okupljaju se polaznici različitih uzrasta i zanimanja. U spomen Korneliju Stankoviću (1831–1865), prvom melografu srpskog crkvenog pojanja, afirmiše se ujedno i kultura sećanja na sve njegove naslednike među muzičkim stvaraocima, pojcima i melografima, učiteljima, dirigentima i drugim delatnicima na polju srpske kulture i muzičke prosvete. Od osnivanja do danas, Letnju školu organizuje Društvo za negovanje tradicija i razvoj Sremskih Karlovaca, a programski je zasnovana na rezultatima muzikoloških istraživanja srpske crkvenomuzičke istorije. U fokusu rada Škole jeste očuvanje i promovisanje crkvenog muzičkog nasleđa, koje se odvija kroz izvođačku praksu – u primarnom, bogoslužbenom, kao i u koncertnom kontekstu, te kroz ciklus muzikoloških i interdisciplinarno srodnih predavanja, namenjenih polaznicima Škole, ali i široj publici. Primer Letnje škole zato jeste upečatljiva „studija slučaja” u kontekstu govora o primenjenoj muzikologiji kao novoj naučnoj disciplini. Perspektivu primenjene muzikologije potvrđuje i iskustvo autorke ovog poglavlja – Letnjom školom značajno podstaknute za studije muzikologije i istraživanje crkvene muzičke istorije, a potom i u ulozi muzikologa angažovanog i u izvođačkoj i pedagoškoj praksi.
Iz kolekcije ploča Josipa Slavenskog – od istraživanja muzičkog folklora do njegove primene u komponovanju
Authors:   Institute of Musicology SASA,Serbia, Bralović Miloš
Published: February 2025

Kolekcija gramofonskih ploča Josipa Slavenskog čuva se u njegovom Legatu i broji 155 ploča, od kojih je većina namenjena za reprodukciju na 78 obrtaja u minuti. Najveći deo ploča iz kolekcije proizveden je u periodu između dva svetska rata. Na njima se nalaze snimci narodne muzike iz različitih krajeva sveta, kao i snimci popularne muzike. Ipak, najveći broj ploča sadrži snimke umet-ničke muzike. U ovom poglavlju bavim se snimcima narodne muzike, koji svedoče o kompozitorovom proučavanju folklora. Budući da je tokom studija u Budimpešti (1913–1916) Josip Slavenski savladavao melografiju terenskih snimaka Bele Bartoka, koji ga je u ovom poslu neformalno i obučavao, gotovo da nema sumnje da je Slavenski u nared-nim decenijama nastavio da proučava muzički folklor po identič-nim metodama. Imajući u vidu sadržaj pomenutih ploča (digitaliza-cija kompletne zbirke urađena je u periodu od marta do maja 2024. u Muzikološkom institutu SANU), istražujem prisustvo muzika različitih naroda sveta i preispitujem postojanje „imaginarnog folklora” u delima Josipa Slavenskog. Ukoliko postoje konkretni folklorni uzorci, očigledno je da su oni, kroz transkripciju i obradu postali sastavni deo kompozicionog postupka Slavenskog. Prema tome, odabrao sam niz primera iz opusa ovog kompozitora na kojima uočavamo stepene pojavnosti muzičkog folklora, čije je direktno poreklo sa snimaka različitih muzičkih praksi koje je Slavenski posedovao. S tim u vezi, proučavanje narodne muzike na pločama iz kolekcije Josipa Slavenskog donosi novu dimenziju razumevanju već poznatih detalja njegovog opusa, usmeravajući folklornu komponentu od „imaginarnog folklora” ka konkretnim uzorcima.
Primenjena muzikologija i ekstremni glas: o nastanku kompozicije Psalm Juga Markovića
Authors:   Institute of Musicology SASA,Serbia, Radovanović Bojana
Published: February 2025

Ovo poglavlje donosi savremenu perspektivu koja korecpondira s idejom Gvida Adlera, utemeljivača muzikologije u 19. veku, o primenljivosti ove discipline u domenu savremene kompozicije. Tekst je posvećen jednom aspektu kompozicionog i istraživačkog procesa Juga Markovića tokom rada na kompoziciji Psalm za glas i fleksibilni sastav (2023). Konkretno, reč je o kompozitorsko-muzikološkoj kolaboraciji između Markovića i mene, baziranoj na razmeni znanja i stavova o proširenim vokalnim tehnikama koje se koriste u ekstremnoj metal muzici. Ova saradnja, koja je odvijala tokom prvih nekoliko meseci 2023. godine, zasnovana je ne samo na međusobnom razumevanju dvoje ljubitelja određenog žanra popularne muzike, nego i na višegodišnjem iskustvu u poljima kompozicije i muzikologije upravo s ovim fokusom. Cilj naše saradnje bio je iznalaženje što preciznijeg i jasnijeg načina zapisivanja i vokalno-pedagoškog približavanja ekstremnog glasa – glasa ekstremne metal muzike, koji se bazira prevashodno na tehnikama skrima i graula – potencijalnim izvođačima različitih profila. S druge strane, cilj ovog poglavlja je da pruži uvid u dinamiku i rezultate ovakve saradnje, a iz ugla primenjene muzikologije.
A Case Report on Stercoral Colitis Complicated with Ischemic Colitis
Authors:   Pharm D Intern, Nazareth College of Pharmacy, Othera, Thiruvalla, India, Mary Koshy Ms. Seena , Philip Dr Sujith ,   HOD, Senior Consultant and Gatrointestinal Surgeon, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, India, Ajimol Rajeev Dr. Rahitha Raj ,   Junior Resident, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, India
Published: February 2025

Stercoral colitis (SC) is an inflammatory condition of the large intestine caused by elevated intraluminal pressure secondary to fecal impaction. While several case reports exist on abdominal perforation resulting from SC, SC complicated by Ischemic colitis is rare.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Findings of the Plantar Fasciitis Patients
Authors:   Registrar, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department, Green life Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Sakib-Al-Nahian Mohammad , uddin Jamil ,   Medical officer, Kurmitola General Hospital, Dhaka, Hossain SM Arman ,   Assistant Registrar, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department, Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Ali Kh. Mohammad ,   Medical officer, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department, National Institute of neurosciences and hospital, Dhaka, Ahmed Shohel ,   Senior medical officer, Ahsania Mission Cancer and General Hospital, Dhaka, Tuj Johora Fatema ,   Registrar, Paediatrics department, Green life Medical College Hospital, Dhaka
Published: February 2025

Background with Objective: Plantar fasciitis is a common condition causing heel and arch pain and has been related with degenerative changes in the plantar fascia resulting in tissue thickening Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging (MSK US) is an emerging diagnostic tool which allows for dynamic visualization of tissues in real time. There are very few available studies regarding musculoskeletal ultrasonography findings in patient with plantar fasciitis. The aim of this study was to observe the musculoskeletal ultrasonographic findings of the plantar fasciitis patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dhaka Medical college hospital, Dhaka during February 2023 to March 2024. A total of 51 patients with plantar fasciitis were included in the study. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Ethical Review Committee of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Statistical analyses of the results were obtained by using window based computer software devised with Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS-20.1).

Results: : The mean age of the patients was 46.6 ±4.3 years where majority of the patients (51.0%) were in 41-45 years age group and 27 (52.9%) patients were male. The mean VAS of the patients was 4.7 ±0.9, 27 (52.9%) had pain score 4 in VAS scale, 14 (27.5%) had scored 5 and 6 (11.8%) patients scored 6. The mean duration of pain of the patients was 5.1 ±3.2 months where 19 (37.3%) had pain for 1-3 months and 17 (33.3%) patients had pain for 4-6 months. According to USG, 25 (49.0%) patients had decreased echogenicity and 6 (11.8%) had hypervascularity. Few had perifascial effusion (5.9%) and one had partial tear. The mean plantar fascia thickness of the patients was 4.7 ±0.5 mm. The thickness was significantly more in male patients (5.1 ±0.4 mm) than female patients (4.4 ±0.4 mm) (p<0.001).

Conclusion: Increased thickness of the plantar fascia with reduced echogenicity and hypervascularity are common ultrasonographic findings of plantar fasciitis.
The effectiveness of self-talk to increase self-confidence, emotional regulation and motivation in athletes
Authors: Aulia Prima , Puspasari Dwi , Maharani Puan , Safitri Siti Nabila , Yulitri Sherly , Rahmah Jihan Hafizhah , Azizah Izmi Zakiah , Dani Fitri Rahma
Published: February 2025

Introduction and Objective: This study evaluates the effectiveness of self-talk in improving confidence, emotional regulation, and achievement motivation in athletes at SMA 4 Sumbar. Methods: The sample consisted of 24 athletes (18 males, 6 females) aged 16-18 years (mean age 16.7 years, SD = 1.2 years). The research method used a pretest-posttest control group design. The experimental group received self-talk intervention for 4 weeks, while the control group received no intervention. Confidence was measured using the State Sport Confidence Inventory (SSCI) with a reliability of 0.919, emotional regulation using the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) with reliabilities of 0.85 (cognitive reappraisal) and 0.79 (expressive suppression), and achievement motivation using the scale by Muthee and Thomas (2009) with a reliability of 0.886.
Results and Conclusions: Multivariate analysis showed significant p-values (p < 0.05), indicating significant differences between groups. Results indicated that self-talk increased confidence (F = 1.5678, p = 0.041, R² = 0.1134), emotional regulation (F = 1.2345, p = 0.035, R² = 0.0956), and achievement motivation (F = 1.3471, p = 0.027, R² = 0.1021). Cohen's d indicated large effects on all three variables (0.85, 0.92, 1.05). This study proves that positive self-talk is effective as an intervention in athletic training.
ARTICULAÇÃO ENTRE O JOGO DE PAPÉIS SOCIAIS E A LEITURA LITERÁRIA
Authors: Gomes Granado Sanches Gislaine , Aparecida Pires Franco Sandra
Published: February 2025

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo compreender o trabalho pedagógico realizado na pré-escola referente à promoção da leitura literária articulada ao jogo de papéis sociais. O problema de pesquisa foi: como a ação docente no trabalho com a leitura literária pode contribuir para o desenvolvimento da leitura em crianças no nível de P5? A metodologia consistiu em pesquisa documental, bibliográfica e de campo, com tratamento qualitativo dos dados fundamentados no Materialismo Histórico e Dialético, bem como na Teoria Histórico-Cultural. Os resultados apontaram que a integração da literatura com o jogo de papéis sociais oferece uma ampla gama de narrativas que enriquecem as experiências das crianças em contato com a linguagem escrita.
Reviewing Timor-Leste’s Obligations under Article 2 and 3 of the Timor Sea Treaty 2018 Based on the Principle of Pacta Sunt Servanda
Authors:   Lecturer in Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, University of da Paz, Timor- Leste, Gusmão Fernando Dias , Gusmão Cristiano Vieri Dias ,   Lecturer in Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, University of da Paz, Timor- Leste
Published: February 2025

Reviewing Timor-Leste’s Obligations under Article 2 and 3 of
the Timor Sea Treaty 2018 Based on the Principle of Pacta Sunt
Servanda
How Smart Education Technologies Can Prepare Post-Graduate Students to Be Productive and Increase Their Readiness for the Job Market
Authors: AlSharif Moza , AlMansoori Abdulrahman , Alnaqbi Maitha
Published: February 2025

Purpose: In this research, smart education technologies are considered in respect to their impact on postgraduate students, to see whether these technologies enhance productivity and job market preparation. It intends to identify the way smart education technologies add to postgraduate student productivity and career readiness and are effective compared with traditional education, and study global benchmarking practices.
Methodology: This study uses both primary and secondary methods of research. Surveys were distributed to post-graduate students to gather their perspectives, while interviews with professors and educators provided further insights. The research tests two hypotheses: (1) integrating smart education technologies into post-graduate programs increases student productivity, and (2) smart education produces top-quality graduates ready for the workforce. Findings from the literature review are compared with survey and interview data to identify trends and alignment. The limitations of the study are time, generalizability, and levels of participant engagement.
Findings: The study delves into the concept and categories of smart education technologies, their effects on post-graduate students' productivity and employability, implementation challenges, and international adoption examples. Student and teacher views are brought out in survey and interview feedback, complementing the literature review findings. The results show that smart education technologies have a positive effect on productivity and employment readiness among post-graduate students. 
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: In order to achieve maximum returns from smart education technologies, post-graduate studies must design individualized learning routes to accommodate students' individual needs. Higher exposure to diverse smart education technologies will improve learning and prepare the workforce more suitably. Further, keeping pace with new smart education tools will be critical in keeping up with education and being ready for work. In summary, incorporating smart learning technologies can strongly improve the academic experience of post-graduate learners by enhancing their productivity and enhancing their readiness to enter the world of work.
Job Stress, Job Satisfaction, Self-Efficacy and Turnover Intentions across Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Government Secondary School Teachers in Greater Mbarara
Authors: Nkwatsibwe Innocent , Rukundo Aloysius , Balimuttajjo Sudi
Published: February 2025

Purpose: The study examined the levels job stress, job satisfaction, self-efficacy and turnover intentions across socio-demographic characteristics of government secondary school teachers in greater Mbarara.
Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional, quantitative study adopted census strategy select schools and simple random sampling to select respondents.  Data was collected from 470 teachers using self-administered questionnaires. Data was analyzed using frequencies, means, standard deviations, independent samples t test and one-way ANOVA.
Findings: Generally, teachers reported moderate job stress, job satisfaction and turnover intentions while self-efficacy was high. High stress was reported among males (M=2.962), teachers aged 40-49 years (M=2.693), teachers with master’s degree (M=3.17), teachers with an experience of ˂ 1year (M=2.91), arts teachers (M=2.93), teachers on government payroll (M=2.87) and teachers in rural settings (M=2.88). High job satisfaction was reported among females (M=3.657), diploma holders (M=3.653), teachers on government payroll (M=3.596), teachers with an experience of ˂ 1year (M=3.691), science teachers (M=3.681), teachers aged ˂ 30years (M=3.787) and teachers in urban schools (M=3.62). Self-efficacy was high among teachers with ˂ 1year experience (M=3.497), females (M=3.495), teachers in urban schools (M=3.459), teachers with master’s degree (M=3.454), teachers on government payroll (M=3.358), science teachers (M=3.403) and teachers aged ˃ 50 years (M=3.455). Turnover intentions were high among teachers with master’s degree (M=3.004), teachers aged ˃ 50 years (M=2.801), teachers on PTA payroll (M=2.662), females (M=2.6001), teachers with an experience of ˂ 1 year (M=2.609), arts teachers (M=2.701) and teachers in rural schools (M=2.608).
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy:  There is need for development of mentorship programs to help early-career teachers navigate professional challenges to reduce stress and build confidence, enhance job satisfaction so as to mitigate turnover intentions.
Implementation of Additive Weighting in Providing in Receiving Bidik Misi Scholarships at the Politeknik Bisnis Indonesia
Authors: Sitanggang Sahat Sonang , Manalu Andi Setiadi
Published: February 2025

This research was conducted to design a Decision Support System as a tool for decision makers in distributing the Bidik Misi Scholarship at the Politeknik Bisnis Indonesia. The selection of students who volunteered to become Bidik Misi Scholarship recipients used the Decision Support System (DSS) approach which applied the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method so that the decisions of Bidik Misi Scholarship recipients that had been subjective, non-transparent, and immeasurable could be overcome. The Simple Additive Weighting method is carried out by weighting the criteria and sub-criteria for each alternative for all attributes. The SAW method in the process is by normalizing the decision matrix (X) to a scale that can be compared with all existing alternative ratings. The criteria used in the SAW method in this study consisted of 2 (two) criteria and each of these criteria had Sub Criteria. The first criterion is Parents with Sub Criteria consisting of: Education, Income, The Number of Dependents. The second criterion is Students with Sub Criteria consisting of Age, Academic Potential, KIP Ownership. The output obtained from 5 data samples analyzed in this study obtained first rank NM1 with a value of 0.9, second rank NM3 with a value of 0.77, third rank NM5 with a value of 0.62, fourth rank NM4 with a value of 0.59, fifth rank NM2 with a value of 0.55. Based on the results of the tests conducted, it is concluded that the Bidik Misi Scholarship decision support system using the SAW method can make it easier and very helpful in solving the problems faced by the Politeknik Bisnis Indonesia.
Подходы к измерению инфляции для групп населения с учетом регионального фактора
Authors: Бондаренко П.А.
Published: February 2025

В статье анализируются различные подходы к оценке инфляции для разных доходных групп и предлагается собственная методика расчёта индексов потребительских цен для 10-процентных групп населения с различным уровнем доходов. В отличие от Росстата, в исследовании было учтено влияние региональных значений на подецильную инфляцию. Также были представлены обобщающие статистические показатели, характеризующие региональную подецильную инфляцию, показано распределение доходных групп населения и особенности регионального распределения инфляции. Отмечены недостатки описанного в работе подхода ввиду ограниченности используемой информации.
Особенности денежно-кредитной политики Центрального банка Турции в условиях высокой инфляции
Authors: Леонов И.А.
Published: February 2025

В статье с разных позиций рассмотрен исторический опыт Турции в части применения механизмов денежно-кредитной политики в рамках борьбы с инфляцией. Показаны причины возникновения инфляции на 35 летнем периоде. Показано как несвоевременная денежно-кредитная политика воздействует на рост цен. Приведена оценка использовавшихся методов борьбы и их эффективности. Показаны сильные и слабые стороны турецкой экономики. Предложены эффективные методы борьбы, к которым стоит обратиться для решения проблем высокой инфляции.
Методологические подходы к оценке качества рабочей силы и рабочих мест
Authors: Кузнецов С.Г.
Published: February 2025

Одним из важнейших условий обеспечения устойчивой динамики социально-экономического развития является повышение качества трудового потенциала, адаптированного к меняющимся потребностям экономики. Качество рабочей силы во взаимосвязи с изменением качества материально-технической базы производства, основанного на новейших технологиях, следует рассматривать как важнейшее условие повышения эффективности использования трудовых ресурсов. Эта проблема приобретает особую актуальность в связи с сформировавшимся в отечественной экономике кадровым дефицитом, в значительно мере обусловленным демографическим фактором, негативное влияние которого вряд ли удастся преодолеть в ближайшее время.
The Impact of CJEU Case Law on the National Rules of Alternative Tourism
Authors: Ungureanu Carmen Tamara
Published: February 2025

The alternative tourism has a disturbing effect, mainly, on commercial competition between traditional tourism service providers and those from alternative tourism, on the taxation of income from alternative tourism, on the protection of service users. Many tourist cities are experiencing a housing crisis because of the homeowners opting for short‑term rentals rather than long‑term ones. Legislative responses do not usually go beyond the adoption of local rules requiring authorizations before providing such services. In the connected cases C‑724/18 and C‑727/18 (Cali Apartments, HX v. Procureur général près la cour d'appel de Paris, Ville de Paris), the CJEU had the opportunity to rule on whether the authorization of the alternative tourism services provision is compatible with EU legislation. It was determined that a national law establishing a regime that requires prior authorization for short‑term rental activities, provided that the rules are justified by an imperative public interest, is not incompatible with the EU Services Directive (2006/123). By passing the Order of the Minister of Entrepreneurship and Tourism no. 510 of February 22, 2022, our national legislator took one step farther, adopting a national authorization system. According to this order, all persons offering short term rental services (including natural persons) are economic operators/professionals, who are required to get a classification certificate from the central public authority responsible in the field of tourism. The inclusion of the service provider in the category of professionals represents an approach that protects the general interest, respects the principles of fairness and non‑discrimination, and gives back to the consumer of such services the guarantee of his/her protection.
Analiza unor aspecte ale caracteristicii juridico-penale a
infracţiunii de determinare sau înlesnire a sinuciderii soldată cu
încercarea de a se sinucide prevăzute la art. 150 alin. (4)
Cod penal al Republicii Moldova
Authors: APĂRECE Oleg
Published: February 2025

The study includes the analysis of certain aspects of the legal‑penal characteristics of the offense of inducing or facilitating suicide, resulting in attempted suicide, regulated by Article 150 paragraph (4) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Moldova, which currently appears as a mitigating variant of the offense of inducing or facilitating suicide resulting in suicide, as provided for in Article 150 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Moldova. The study also includes estimating the possibility of criminal participation in the commission of the analyzed offense. Within the framework of this publication, an attempt is made to also argue the idea that the offense provided for in paragraph (4) of Article 150 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Moldova actually constitutes an unsuccessful attempt of the offense of inducing or facilitating suicide. In the end, the methods of sanctioning the offense of inducing or facilitating suicide committed in a mitigating form are analyzed, including through the prism of Decision no. 125 of October 5, 2024, of the Constitutional Court of Moldova, by which the challenge regarding the unconstitutionality exception of the text „the minimum limit of the penalty is reduced by half” from Article 150 paragraph (4) of the Criminal Code was declared inadmissible.
Aspecte privind impozitarea veniturilor obţinute din
exploatarea drepturilor de proprietate intelectuală prin
intermediul unui sediu permanent
Authors: PRISACARIU Andreea-Iuliana
Published: February 2025

The production, distribution, and access to creative content are facilitated by the development and diversification of digital technologies. This necessitates clarification of certain aspects regarding the taxation of income derived from the exploitation of intellectual property rights. A permanent establishment is the place where a non‑resident conducts their activities, either fully or partially. In this context, the permanent establishment represents the location where creative activities are carried out. In this study, we aim to highlight the main consequences related to the taxation of income derived from the exploitation of intellectual property rights when such income is obtained through a permanent establishment. We will analyze scenarios involving multiple states, including the state of residence and the state where the permanent establishment is located.
Board Characteristics and Value of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria, Moderated by Ownership Concentration
Authors: Ishaya Samaila , Abdulfatah Latifat Abdulsalam , Yahaya Onipe Adabenege
Published: February 2025

This study is to examine the moderating role ownership concentration of the board characteristics and financial value of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria and to fills the gap of variation in value across different banks by determining the moderating effect of ownership concentration on board characteristics represented by board size, board independence and board gender. Value measured by Tobin’ Q and Return on equity. The study adopted an ex-post factor research design. The population of the study was nine (14) deposit money banks listed on the Nigeria exchange (NGX) during the period 2014-2023. The study used (9) sample size of listed deposit money banks. Data obtained from the financial statement of sampled firms were Analyzed using random effect panel regression techniques. The result revealed that board size, gender and independence have a significant effect on relationship with value. The study recommends among others that the size of the board of direction of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria should be kept at the minimal level (5) allowed by regulations, non-executive directors should not be allowed beyond the stimulated regulations; and that the percentage of women on the board of directions of deposit money banks in Nigeria should be increased 30% as that will improve the general monitoring and thereby leading to improved financial value.
The Moderating Effect of SMEs Size on Competitive Advantage and the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Mombasa Island
Authors: Kioria Keziah , Kavale Dr. Stanley , Chebii Dr. Pamela
Published: February 2025

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) adopt different strategies to compete and survive. However, their failure rate is still unacceptably high. This study sought to examine the moderating effect of SMEs size on the relationship between competitive advantage and the performance of SMEs in Mombasa Island. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the effect of cost-based competitive advantage, product differentiation and operation-based competitive advantage and the moderating effect of SME size on the relationship between competitive advantage and the performance of SMEs in Mombasa Island. The theory of competitive advantage, Resource-Based View Theory and Theory of performance were used. The study adopted an explanatory research design and the target population was 373 SMEs. Using Yamen’s sample size determination formulae, a sample size of 193 SMEs was derived. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire from SME managers. The results showed that cost-based competitive advantage, product differentiation-based competitive advantage, production-based competitive advantage and SME size affect SME performance. Further, SME size moderates the relationship between cost-based competitive advantage, product differentiation-based advantage, operation-based competitive advantage and performance of SMEs. The study concluded that cost-based competitive advantage, product differentiation-based advantage, operation-based competitive advantage and firm size are critical factors in enhancing performance of SMEs in Mombasa. The study recommended that managers should employ cost-based competitive advantage, product differentiation-based advantage, operation-based competitive advantage and increase SMEs size so as to increase the performance of SMEs.
Testimonies: Exploring Students Disasters Experience
Authors: Berhay Jonie O. , Alima Jr Ferdy M. , Opalla Junry C. , Songcados Johnbert A. , Cabilan Win Marc , Cuevas Jr Jose F.
Published: February 2025

This research focuses on the students who experience disasters and how it effects their studies. This study explored the lived experiences and insights of the students of Misamis Occidentall Philippines in facing disasters. The study was participated by five criminology student who experience disasters such as typhoons, earthquake etc. The participants were chosen through purposive sampling. Interview and guide questions were used in gathering the data. The study used the qualitative approach using the phenomenological design. Moustakas’ transcendental phenomenology was used in analyzing the data and came up with four meaningful themes, namely: 1 Visual Representation of Loss and Embracing Life, 2) Underlying Emotions and Meanings in Visual Images, 3) Resonance with Broader Experiences and Challenges and 4) Personal Strengths in Embracing Life. The study concludes that the student’s disasters experience is affecting their studies and mental health. The study recommends enhancing access to alternative learning modalities, such as online education platforms, can mitigate the impact of school closures.
The Influence of Persuasion Knowledge Activation on Gen Z Purchase Decisions : A Comparative Analysis of User-Generated Content and Macro-Influencer Marketing
Authors: Sarhour Kaoutar
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the factors influencing purchase intentions among Generation Z, focusing on the comparative impact of User-Generated Content (UGC) and Influencer Marketing, particularly macro-influencers (with 100,000 or more followers). The research is framed within the Persuasion Knowledge Activation (PKA) concept, derived from the Persuasion Knowledge Model (PKM), which examines how consumers identify and respond to marketing strategies. A survey of 340 participants aged 18 to 30 was conducted to analyze the effects of transparency, trust, and PKA on purchasing behavior. Results reveal that Generation Z perceives UGC as more authentic and relatable due to its lack of overt commercial intent. This perception reduces PKA activation, fostering higher trust and stronger purchase intentions. Conversely, macro-influencer content, perceived as more explicitly commercial, triggers greater PKA activation. As digital natives, Gen Z recognizes the promotional nature of such content, leading to increased skepticism, reduced trust, and diminished purchase intentions. The study highlights that while PKA often heightens skepticism towards content deemed manipulative, transparency in influencer marketing can mitigate its negative effects. Influencers who openly disclose brand partnerships are viewed as more genuine, reducing PKA activation, enhancing trust, and positively influencing purchase decisions. These findings provide insights into effective marketing strategies targeting Generation Z, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and transparency in digital advertising.