‘The rifle has the devil inside’, Gun Culture in South Eastern Europe

Author(s): Philip Gounev,Marko Hajdinjak,Antonina Zhelyazkova,Antonija Petričušic,Viorel Cibotaru,Elton Skendaj,Toni Petkovic,Zhidas Daskalovski / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 2006

This report examines how cultural beliefs and practices influence gun ownership and use in SEE, and how these might affect SALW control interventions. It was initially researched by the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD), Bulgaria during Autumn 2005 and Spring 2006. It was compiled and drafted by Mr. Philip Gounev, Research Fellow, Centre for the Study of Democracy and Mr. Marko Hajdinjak, Researcher, International Centre for Minority Studies and Intercultural Relations, Bulgaria. An anthropological approach was taken to better understand the reasons for civilian gun ownership and use, and the ways in which society represents these behaviours, in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Serbia and Montenegro (including the UN Administered Territory of Kosovo). A wide variety of research tools were used including household surveys (HHS) conducted by SEESAC and UNDP, focus group transcripts, secondary literature searches, statistical data, anthropological field studies, the Internet, print and electronic media.

ЦЕННОСТНИЯТ МОДЕЛ НА БЪЛГАРСКАТА КУЛТУРА И НЕГОВОТО ИЗМЕНЕНИЕ (1995-2005)

Author(s): Krassimira Baytchinska / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 1/2008

The aim of this article is to analyse the changes into value model of the Bulgarian culture within 10-year time interval – 1995-2005. Data from two empirical studies have been compared. The first has been carried out in 1995 – the beginning of the transition towards democratic society, the second one – in 2005 – an year before Bulgaria to become a member of EU. 483 teachers and 397 students re[presenting the conservative and modernizing trends into Bulgarian culture participated in the two studies. The results show that the value ideal of the teachers has not been changed considerably for the 10 year period and can be characterized as an egalitarian conservatism oriented to mastery. Value ideal of the students has been changed more considerably and show that a new dominant has been formed – that of autonomy values overconservative ones. In 1995 value ideal of the students was quite undifferentiated while in 2005 – it can be defined as egalitarian liberalism oriented towards mastery. Some predictions about the future changes have been also made.

ЦЕННОСТНО-СМЫСЛОВОЙ РЕЛЬЕФ ЖИЗНЕННОГО ПРОСТРАНСТВА ЛИЧНОСТИ И УРОВЕНЬ ФИЗИЧЕСКОГО РАЗВИТИЯ ЧЕЛОВЕКА

Author(s): Naila Rustamovna Salikhova / Language(s): Russian / Issue: 4/2015

The paper reveals the peculiarities of value-meaning sphere in the individual’s life space depending on the level of human physical ability. Based on the samples of athletes, disabled, and people with normal physical fitness, it is demonstrated that the substantial specificity lies in some differences in the overall hierarchy of general human values between people with different physical abilities. The features of dynamic characteristics are manifested in differences between the meaning types of values and their realizability, which is generally higher in athletes. The obtained results show that more physically developed people are in the existential phase of meaningful fulfillment of their life plans and evaluate their life as having more meaning, whereas people with disabilities are characterized by searching for the meaning of their life and choosing between life prospects. They have lower values of meaningfulness of life. People with normal physical ability occupy an intermediate position between the above two groups.

Центърът за настаняване от семеен тип за деца и младежи в риск – елемент от системата за социалнопедагогическа подкрепа

Author(s): Katerina Zlatkova-Doncheva / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 2/2014

The acticle traces the aspects of structure and proceedings of the residential social service Family centre for children and youth and analyzes basic strategy documents relevant to its methodological justification. The current discourse presents systematical categorization of the basic theory concepts and parallels to the currently exsisting social and pedagogical institutions for children that are about to be gradually terminated and deinstitutionalized and the author presents her position concerning the completed changes within the Child protection system. The emphasis is set concerning the individual care aspects that is implemented within the new social service Family centre for children and youth.

Циљеви и очекивања као предиктори субјективног односа према двема супарничким политичким странкама

Author(s): Nebojša Petrović,Bora Kuzmanović / Language(s): Serbian / Issue: 1/2012

While political scientists are primarily interested in the outcome, psychologists more often put stress on understanding of the process, how individuals come to opting for a particular option. Predictors, i.e. factors that contribute to the relationship with political parties are important for both of them. The main objective of this study is to determine how the goals and expectations may be predictors of attitudes and intentions to vote for the two main political parties in Serbia. The main task was to determine which of the 18 personal and 18 social goals, or combination of them, is the best predictor of attitudes toward the two parties, or of intention to vote for one of them. In the second part of the analysis, instead of goals, expectations of the parties to achieve each of the goals has been predictors of the same elements of political participation. The sample consisted of 481 students, from six faculties of Belgrade University. The results show that the goal “entering the EU” is the best predictor – either of the attitudes, voting intentions, or preference for the first or the second party in a situation of forced choice. However, it has also been shown that there are many subtle mechanisms, by which certain other goals come to the fore in the evaluation of the party, but not necessarily in the decision to vote. Expectations that the parties will successfully accomplish goals, are better predictors than the importance of the goals themselves.

Циркадная динамика образных характеристик ментальных репрезентаций психических состояний

Author(s): Aleksandr Oktyabrinovich Prokhorov,L.V. Artishcheva / Language(s): Russian / Issue: 4/2016

The aim of the study is to investigate the circadian dynamics of the characteristics and structures of mental representations of psychic states with different modality and levels of mental activity. For this purpose, psychic states were evaluated using the “Mental State Relief” technique. The study was performed as follows: on the first day, the subjects (43 female students of the third course) rated their current psychic state experienced here and now; on the second day, they were asked to reproduce from memory and estimate the image of this initial state with the interval of eight hours, i.e. in the morning (7:00–8:00 a.m.), afternoon (3:00–4:00p.m.), and evening (11:00 p.m.–0:00 a.m.). The obtained data were statistically processed and analyzed; such characteristics of the image as intensity and structural organization were revealed. This paper shows how the psychic state is represented during the day, its stable and dynamic characteristics, as well as the day time when the structure of mental representations is most organized.

Чемодан Марголина

(экология Каргополья в мемуарах быв ших закл юченных )

Author(s): Boris I. Belenkin / Language(s): Russian / Issue: 132/2010

The main source of this work — memoirs of Kargopollag’s prisoners. The object of examination is phenomenon of ignoring (perhaps deliberately) to depict of nature whendescribing one’s experience in a camp. The author looks for an explanation of the phenomenonand makes some cautious conclusions. In the worldview of a prisoner nature was an enemy, unpersonified source of fear and possible aggression, a source that must be avoided. Prisoner’sperception of the world thereby narrowed down, what has resulted in the so-called “tunnelvision” — an effect common among the freed prisoners with acute psychiatric disorders.Some rare cases are discordant with this general tendency and there are memoirs, whereauthors describe Kargopol’s nature. This happens when in the potential enemy the prisonersaw some use, for example, a possibility to satisfy hunger. But in most of the memoirsKargopol’s nature, that surrounded prisoners for many years, has become “the lost objectof history”.The main source of this work — memoirs of Kargopollag’s prisoners. The object of examination is phenomenon of ignoring (perhaps deliberately) to depict of nature whendescribing one’s experience in a camp. The author looks for an explanation of the phenomenon and makes some cautious conclusions. In the worldview of a prisoner nature was an enemy, unpersonified source of fear and possible aggression, a source that must be avoided. Prisoner’s perception of the world thereby narrowed down, what has resulted in the so-called “tunnelvision” — an effect common among the freed prisoners with acute psychiatric disorders.Some rare cases are discordant with this general tendency and there are memoirs, whereauthors describe Kargopol’s nature. This happens when in the potential enemy the prisonersaw some use, for example, a possibility to satisfy hunger. But in most of the memoirsKargopol’s nature, that surrounded prisoners for many years, has become “the lost object of history”.

Четене, слухова преработка и свързани фактори

Author(s): Katerina Shtereva / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 1/2019

Background: A number of authors argue that the ability of auditory processing is associated with reading, speech and phonological awareness, whereas difficulties in this capacity, in turn, lead to difficulties in language development and literacy. The aim of this study is to establish correlations between auditory processing skills and the ability to decode words, reading comprehension and related factors in children in second grade at a Bulgarian school. Methods: 56 children from second grade at a Bulgarian school are studied. Children are examined by: Test of Auditory and Visual Skills (TAVS); Test of Rapid Automatic Naming (RAN - objects and letters); Phonological Awareness - manipulation and rhyme; Decoding words and pseudo-words; Vocabulary - picture; Reading comprehension text, in order to establish dependencies and relations. Results: This study demonstrated that the auditory processing ability is most strongly correlated with phonological awareness, reading speed and decoding. Strong statistical correlation between the Auditory Temporal Order with phonological awareness and the reading speed was noted; and moderate correlation between Auditory Temporal Order and the decoding of words and pseudo-words was observed, too. Sensitivity of Auditory Fusion Threshold is significantly correlated with phonological awareness and moderately correlated with the speed of reading and reading comprehension. Auditory motor skills are moderately correlated with vocabulary and reading speed. Conclusion: In terms of future research, it is important to look for beneficial effects of musical education and training in auditory processing, which is proved to expand the language skills and improve the children’s and students’ ability to read.

Четири случая на приемна грижа

Author(s): Krasimira Petrova / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 1/2015

The aim of this study is to present several cases in assessing the foster family, including to identify best practices in the provision of foster care. At the same time, to highlight the role and importance of the biological parents, relationships with the host, leading to conclusions on the causes of failures in foster care and the factors leading to successful foster care.

ЧЕТИРИСТАТУСЕН МОДЕЛ НА РЕШАВАНЕ НА КРИЗАТА НА ИНТИМНОСТТА

Author(s): Margarita Bakracheva / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 1/2008

This article outlines operationalization of the sixth stage of Erik Erikson’s theory of epigenetic development – the intimacy crisis. Special focus is given to the relation between successful resolution of the identity crisis and intimacy achievement. Principles of assigning the intimacy statuses are presented. Author suggests implementation of four status model of intimacy, analogous to the four-status model of psychosocial identity.

Четящият студент, четящото дете – едно малко прозорче, една величествена гледка

Author(s): Mariana Mandeva,Boryana Tutseva,Gabriela Nikolova,Tsvetelina Kovacheva / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 8/2017

Through the theoretical rationale and the sharing of innovative Pedagogical practice of the circle “The Reading Student, The Reading Child” – University of Veliko Tarnovo, Faculty of Pedagogy proves the possibilities of Non-formal education to turn the reading in elementary school age into a key for harmonious multidimensional building of the child’s personality.

Човекът в търсене на смисъл: изборът между страдание и удоволствие

Author(s): Kameliya Slavcheva / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 3/2015

This study examines the problem of the meaning of life and the choice between suffering and pleasure, according to the Biblical book of Ecclesiastes, written by the wisest king that ever lived on Earth, and according to the greatest psychiatrist, founder of the doctrine of Logotherapy, the author of one of the greatest books of our time: Man in Search of Meaning and The Doctor and the Soul – Viktor Frankl. Can we find some similarities in their statements, research, and philosophy? Where is the meaning of human existence: in pleasure or in pain? Why is it important for everyone to find meaning in his/her life? Is this the driving force of humankind forward? Can you live with dignity; what it means, and how to help people that lost the meaning? These are the questions we try to find answers for in this study. The aim is to follow the similarities between the two authors, and to find where modern psychology, logotherapy meet the faith in God.

Шрифт та колір як важливі елементи дизайну веб-сайтів: комунікативний аспект

Author(s): Irina Yakunina / Language(s): Ukrainian / Issue: 2/2018

The purpose of the study is to identify the preconditions for building a website style, disclosing the main stages of web design development on the way to creating a modern information and communication environment. Describe the main elements of the website and offer a model design page layout. The methodology of the research consists in a planned analysis of the application of methods of constructing websites and a search analysis of scientific and graphic materials on the development of the information and communication environment by means of web design. The scientific novelty consists in the study of the phenomenon of web design as the basis of the modern information and communication environment, the establishment of the relationship of digital technologies and consumers in the context of modern web design, means of conversion of the company / company website. Conclusions. Thus, the creation of a modern website requires some effort, in order to accomplish this task it is necessary to take into account the size and design of the font and its artistic record, which affects the overall composition when creating web design. In addition, each developed product, in particular, the company's website, has its own specific features that must be taken into account when creating hypertext structures of the text of the site. When choosing the main color of a website, it is also necessary to take into account the emotional meaning of color, which depends on the content of the work and meets the requirements of graphic design aesthetics, including web design.

Що е критика? Опит върху концепцията на Фуко за добродетелта

Author(s): Judith Butler / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 44/1/2015

Эксперимент и межличностное взаимодействие как факторы активизации познавательной деятельности школьника в процессе обучения информатике

Author(s): Elena Alexandrovna Vasenina,Maria Vladislavovna Petuchova,Elena Viktorovna Kharunzheva,,Elena Vitalievna Soboleva / Language(s): Russian / Issue: 2/2018

Introduction. The article is devoted to the solution of research problems of enhancing cognitive activities of schoolchildren and providing targeted educational support in order to develop their cognitive skills: to master cognitive methods, techniques and strategies, and to control and manage their cognitive activities. The purpose of the article is to evaluate the effectiveness of experiment and interpersonal interactions as factors contributing to enhancing cognitive activities of schoolchildren in the process of learning computer science. Materials and Methods. The research methodology is based on the analysis and summarizing philosophical, methodological, psychological, educational, didactic, methodical and special literature on the subject of the research; studying the existing practice of teaching computer science, and monitoring the process of teaching computer science. The research methods include questionnaires, action research, and analysis of schoolchildren, teachers and students’ research results. Results. Firstly, the authors have revealed the conditions for the effective application of experiments and interpersonal interaction as factors of enhancing students’ cognitive activities in the process of learning computer science. Secondly, the authors propose a structural model of acquiring knowledge and skills reflected in the structure of IT classes. Thirdly, the authors clarify how computer technologies contribute to support and guidance of students’ independent learning and building individual educational trajectories. Conclusion. The ideas and patterns of educational support of students’ cognitive research activity are summarized with the main focus on teaching Information Technologies.

ЭТНОПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКАЯ ПОДГОТОВКА СТУДЕНТОВ ГЕОГРАФИИ

Author(s): Мoldir Amanbaev,Nazerke Šopšekbaeva / Language(s): Russian / Issue: -/2015

The article deals with the ethnic-pedagogical significance in the training process of students who are prospective teachers of geography. Ethnic-pedagogical assumptions come from upbringing of students in the family, training of the aesthetic taste and feeling thereof, national identity. Folk pedagogy is also closely related to the subject of geography. National traditions, customs, naming of environmental phenomena and features as well as perception of the world are also important sources of the training process. The programme of geographical studies has been extended by such subjects as Toponymics, Ethnic Geography, Physical Geography of Kazakhstan, therefore, the process of studies requires new forms and methods respectively. A particular value in this context is acquired by collection of ethnographic material, systemisation and introduction thereof. We hope that application of ethnic-pedagogical ideas in the studies of geography could contribute to more extensive training of teachers of geography.

ЮНОШЕСКА САМООЦЕНКА И ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕН ТИП

Author(s): Eva Papazova / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 2/2006

The adolescent self-esteem presupposes multiple aspects of investigation and various approaches. One of those approaches examines the relation with the psychological type. By this opportunity the universal and basic aspects of the adolescent self-esteem could be outlined and studied. This article represents the results of an investigation of adolescent self-esteem and the psychological type. The methods applied are MBTI and Rosenberg Self-esteem scale. The sample includes 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th grade students (n=573). The results confirm the hypothesis that N (Intuitive) and P (Perceiving) types have higher self-esteem, and S (Sensing) and J (Judging) types have a lower self-esteem. The results are consistent with the type theory and the relevant studies.

Я КАК ДРУГОЙ В ТВОРЧЕСТВЕ ДИАНЫ АРБЕНИНОЙ

Author(s): Anton Sergeyevich Afanasiev / Language(s): Russian / Issue: 2/2014

The article deals with a topical problem in modern humanities studies, i.e. the problem of personal self-identification. The investigation covers the methods of representation of this problem in the works of Diana Arbenina. Based on the play “Motofozo”, it is proved that Arbenina’s philosophy is remarkable for the perception of the Self as the Other. For the harmonious existence of a person, it is necessary that the external Self be united with the internal Self (the Other).

ЯЗЫКОВЫЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ КОМЕДИЙ ЕКАТЕРИНЫ II В СВЕТЕ ТЕОРИИ ЯЗЫКОВОЙ ЛИЧНОСТИ

Author(s): Alena Yuryevna Nikitina / Language(s): Russian / Issue: 5/2013

In this article, the specificity of the linguistic personality of Catherine II is analyzed using her comedies as a case study. The originality of the language and verbal behavior of the Empress is identified. The selection and use of lexical and grammatical means are characterized. The features of literary and conversational styles and author's individual elements are distinguished. Specific grammatical and stylistic peculiarities are revealed such as closeness to conversational speech, linguistic creativity, unusual collocation of words, and metaphorization. A conclusion on a natural combination of the elements of conversational and literary styles in the works of the Empress is made.

Японците

Author(s): Bratislav Ivanov / Language(s): Bulgarian / Publication Year: 2017

Bratislav Ivanov's new book is dedicated to the values and traditions of the Japanese culture. Already in the early twentieth century, French scientist Henry Dumolard draws attention to the fact that the Japanese people are guided by their logic and draw conclusions that are often incomprehensible to Europeans. To understand the Japanese people, we need to know the values that form the core of their culture. A key to their understanding is the geographical environment, mythology, religion, and Japan's history.