"Auf unserem Papier findet das meiste gleichzeitig statt": Zum Projekt der Gegenweltgeschichte in Günter Grass' "Der Butt" in kulturökologischer Perspektive

Author(s): Nathalie Kónya-Jobs / Language(s): German Issue: 18/2021

In this article, the novel The Flounder is re-read from the perspective of environmental literary criticism and with a view to the highly topical issues of education for sustainable development. The line of argument moves along the central questions for Grass’s work about the importance of fairy tales and myths for literary-anthropological processes of the formation of meaning, his Enlightenment criticism, his critical understanding of history, his poetics of ‚Vergegenkunft‘ and his examination of feminism, ecology and dystopian visions of the post-human age. The article closes with an outlook on relevant research desiderata. An overview table for a selection of thematic, relevant works should serve as an inspiration to rediscover Grass as a representative of ecocriticism in schools and universities.

12. Dani Bosanskohercegovačko-američke akademije umjetnosti i nauka (BHAAAS) u Bosni i Hercegovini

Author(s): Not Specified Author / Language(s): Bosnian,English Issue: 2/2021

12. Dani Bosanskohercegovačko-američke akademije umjetnosti i nauka (BHAAAS) u Bosni i Hercegovini. Međunarodni simpozij iz društvenih i humanističkih nauka Mostar, 24 – 27. juni 2021. Godine / 12th Annual Days of Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Social Sciences and Humanities Symposium Mostar, June 24th – June 27th, 2021

A contribution to the sociological study of population: Suzana Marković Krstić (2021), Population in the Sociological Context, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Niš, Niš, 331 pp.

Author(s): Nenad M. Stanojević / Language(s): English,Serbian Issue: 1/2022

The paper presents a review of the textbook Population in the Sociological Context by Professor Suzana Marković Krstić, PhD. At the beginning, the importance of the sociological study of population is indicated, as well as the necessity of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches in studying this topic. Then the structure of the textbook is given, with the analysis of the key matters of the sociological study of population the author deals with.

A logistic regression analysis of determinants of child malnutrition in Uttar Pradesh, India

Author(s): Reena Kumari,Rekha Gupta / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2022

This paper examines the effects of socio-economic determinants on child malnutrition in Uttar Pradesh- the most populous and malnourished state of India. Using data from NFHS-4, this study highlights district-wide variations in nutritional status of children less than five years in the state. The percentage of stunted, wasted, and underweight have been taken as dependent variables, while main explanatory variables of child malnutrition were female education, maternal malnutrition (BMI), breastfeeding practices, children's place of residence, father’s education, wealth index of household, family planning, sex of the child, sex of the household and age cohort of mother. Logistic regression models have been applied in order to observe the association between explanatory variables and malnutrition. The findings revealed a high incidence of less stunted, wasted, and underweight infants in case of an educated parents, particularly educational level of mother. Wealth index representing the possession of assets by the household found to be an important indicator in the sense that children born to households with richer and richest quintiles showing better-nourished children aged under-5. The modern method of using contraceptive, breastfeeding practices, maternal malnutrition were also important indicators influencing the rate of malnutrition in children. The study suggested that imparting education to females, breastfeeding practices, economic status, and contraceptive use can play an important role in reducing nutritional status of children. 

A meritorious research in a pandemic context

Author(s): Adrian Dinu Rachieru / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2022

A unified methodology in the application of the comparative approach

the necessity of buildings valuations in Albania

Author(s): Elfrida SHEHU / Language(s): English Issue: 03/2022

As real estate is one of the most valuable assets of any state and any individual, the valuation process takes on a special significance. Valuations are required of different interests in different types of property for different purposes. Among the methods used to determine the value of a property, the simplest and most direct method of valuation is direct comparison. The method is based on comparing the property to be valued with similar properties and the prices achieved for them, and allowing for differences between them to determine the market value. The art of the comparison method is the discovery of relevant data and the subsequent analysis. Comparison can be defined as ‘the act of comparing’ and to compare as “to examine in order to observe resemblances or differences”. As property is unique, no two are truly the same, the problem lies in the adjustment to be made to the comparable to fit the property being valued.Are known and accepted (within certain limits) the differences in the values reported by different appraisers for the same property and for the same purpose of valuation , but daily contacts with appraisers and appraisals prove that there are significant differences in the reported values. These changes are not simply the result of judgments of different appraisers, but mainly the result of changes in the methodologies used for evaluation.In this perspective the paper proposes the use of a unified methodology in the application of the direct comparison method in order to narrow such differences. The study includes residential and commercial buildings in the Tirana City.

AFFORDABILITY CRISIS AND GENTRIFICATION IN FDI EXPORT-LED ECONOMIES: PRICES IN THE DEMAND-DRIVEN HOUSING MARKET OF CLUJ-NAPOCA

Author(s): Norbert Petrovici,Vlad Bejinariu,Diana Marțiș,Vlad Aluaș / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2022

This paper examines the rapid increase of prices in the residential sector of Cluj-Napoca in the context of the housing affordability crisis (Wetzstein, 2017). By using insight from the Growth Regimes literature, we look at the internal demand as a main driver of rapid price rise. As Kohl and Spielau (2018) argue, the monetary conditions needed for export-led growth regimes are restricting the outputs of the construction sector, creating under-supplied, demand-driven housing markets. We propose three alternative hypotheses regarding the major agent driving the prices within the city as major source of demand: the employees in knowledge-intensive services, the diffuse regional savings of employees in search for some yields, the specialized real estate investors. We use OLS and spatial regression (lag and error) to model the price per square meter using the social composition of the neighbourhoods, the within and out-of-town origin of investors, and the source of money (bank loans vs. cash payment) to demonstrate that the existing crisis is driven by the middle class’s savings that also benefits from gentrification, while speculative investments in the housing markets are rather limited.

Alienation as a source of political decomposition of society

Author(s): Petar M. Matić,Miša S. Stojadinović / Language(s): English,Serbian Issue: 1/2022

There are plenty of challenges brought by modern society. Globalisation, modernisation, transition processes, social conflicts and off-the-charts development of technology have resulted in the world changing at overwhelming rates on a daily basis. In such circumstances, the individual finds himself/herself alienated from society. The aim of this paper is to analyse the complexities of the phenomenon of alienation in political theory, as a significant indicator of the collapse of democratic institutions. Following a detailed analysis of theories that are relevant for understanding political alienation, the paper at the same time presents experiences and perspectives of relevance for comprehending political alienation in the Republic of Serbia.

Amalgamated territorial communities as a basis for the introduction of decentralization of power in Ukraine

Author(s): Oleksandr M. Nepomnyashchyy,Oleksandra A. Marusheva,Yurii H. Prav,Andrii V. Havrylov,Oleg Diegtiar / Language(s): English Issue: SI/2022

The peculiarities of the amalgamated territorial communities as a basic condition for the introduction of a course of decentralization of power in Ukraine are considered in the article. It has been found that globalization can often exclude the democratization of the development of territorial communities and society as a whole, as there can be a gradual loss of one of the fundamental elements of democracy, namely: the right of the community to participate in the management of public affairs, especially at the local level, and therefore it was concluded that the sustainable development of the regions and the state as a whole was formed through the transfer of power to the ground, that is, decentralization. The need to define the category of "territorial community" on the basis of the scientific works of world and European economists and domestic specialists in public governance has been proved and five approaches to determining the essence of the concept of "territorial community" have been identified. The author's definition of the concept of "territorial community," which corresponds to the modern political and legal realities of Ukraine, is provided. The characteristics of an amalgamated territorial community are systematized and grouped. A complex of components has been developed that are the basis for the creation and functioning of an amalgamated territorial community of Ukraine in the context of decentralization of power. Strategic and operational problematic issues of formation and development of the amalgamated territorial communities are identified, and ways to overcome them are proposed. Incentives provided to these communities by the state and other regulators have been systematized and studied to motivate them to overcome problematic issues of formation and development of the amalgamated territorial communities of Ukraine. It has been proved that cohesion is an important factor in ensuring socio-economic development, financial self-sufficiency, and investment attractiveness of the amalgamated territorial community. It was concluded that the introduction of the institution of amalgamated territorial communities provides an opportunity for its members to receive rational assistance to solve various problems of the changing present.

Analysis of the current state of political education in Ukraine

Author(s): Olena Zakharova,Anatoliy Oktysiuk,Svetlana Radchenko / Language(s): English

One of the main problems of modern Ukrainian society is the lack of political responsibility of officials and political education of citizens. Political education encourages people to acquire new knowledge and their participation in public affairs, to form responsible interaction and cooperation of citizens with the authorities. Democratic regime establishing and civil society building is impossible without participating in the process of political decisions-making of active and conscious citizens who are capable of realizing their rights and being responsible to the community and society for their actions. In order to be able to do this, the citizen must understand the social and political reality and the processes that take place in it. Political education is aimed at creating a critical mass of citizens who have comprehensive and reliable information about political reality, independently and critically form their own opinions and are ready for public activity. It acts as a vital element not only in the construction and establishment of a democratic civil state, but also in the development and effective functioning of all spheres of social life.

Analyzing the role of collaboration and partnerships in implementing sustainable development goals in Bangladesh

Author(s): Shabab Bin Ahmed,Mohammad Rezaul Karim / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2022

In this globalized world, countries are highly inter-dependent for socio-economic development. It is more important for developing countries like Bangladesh because of the multidimensional nature of development issue that requires support from different corners particularly after being graduated to middle income country. Collaboration and partnerships expedite development process, enhance mutual trust, and build strong relation to explore new areas for assistance. This partnership is necessarily required when countries adopt global agenda. The agenda 2030 is a holistic approach that philosophizes the well-being and prosperity of humankind. In order to realize the benefits of this agenda and implement all 17 goals and its 169 targets, country needs support from various stakeholders. Apart from the public and private sectors from within, global actors including international organizations, different nations must act together to bring the benefit for all. This paper aims at analyzing the necessity of collaboration and partnership among the states and assessing how partnerships can help implement Sustainable Development Goals. This review article is prepared based on the secondary data collected from the various research articles, government publications, UN reading materials. The study finds that Bangladesh needs to strengthen regional and global partnership for all SDGs specially after graduation to middle income country.

Antropocentrični pristup mediološko-komunikološko-sociološkim reperkusijama digitalne revolucije

Author(s): Amina Vatreš / Language(s): Bosnian Issue: 2/2021

Review of: Andrew Keen, Kako popraviti budućnost: Ostati čovjek u digitalnom dobu, Zagreb: Naklada Ljevak, 2018.

Assesment of China’s foreign aid for Cameroon in 2009–2020

Author(s): Polycap Mudoh / Language(s): English Issue: 53/2022

The visit of Jia Quinglin from China to Cameroon in 1971 and the formal President‘s Ahmadou Ahidjo of Cameroon return visit to China in 1973 started paving the way for Sino- -Cameroon relations. Huge progress has been made towards advancing the cooperation of these two nations. This cooperation has had significant impact on both economies. China’s relations with Cameroon have been more or less like an economic livewire to Cameroon, although it cannot be ruled out that it has also some drawbacks. Chinese presence in Cameroon has been growing and is concentrated in the private sector. Areas of Chinese presence include construction, agriculture, and medium size businesses. Cameroon has not only witnessed enormous increase of Chinese investment and presence, but also of Chinese foreign aid. China’s foreign aid to Cameroon in the past years has been very much consistent and enormous. The main question here is what impact has this aid on Cameroon and Cameroonians? Cameroon is one of China’s major partners in Africa and also a beneficiary of China’s benevolent activities in Africa. China’s foreign assistance has been gearing towards the development of the local economy. This paper, therefore, seeks to explore the contribution and impact of China’s foreign aid on Cameroon in the period of 2009-2020.

ATTITUDES TOWARDS EMIGRATION AMONG YOUNG CITIZENS IN BULGARIA

Author(s): Antoaneta Hristova,Yolanda Zografova / Language(s): English Issue: 12/2022

The aim is to study the emigration attitudes among young Bulgarians and the influence of social factors and values on these attitudes.

Autonomous Vehicle Interaction Control Software, Urban Sensing and Computing Technologies, and Trajectory Planning and Route Detection Algorithms in Networked Transport Systems

Author(s): Doina Popescu LJungholm / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2022

This paper provides a systematic literature review of studies investigating autonomous vehicle interaction control software, urban sensing and computing technologies, and trajectory planning and route detection algorithms in networked transport systems. The analysis highlights that intelligent transportation infrastructures develop on mobility simulation and geospatial data visualization tools and blockchain and extended reality technologies. Throughout April 2022, I performed a quantitative literature review of the Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest databases, with search terms including “networked transport systems” + “autonomous vehicle interaction control software,” “urban sensing and computing technologies,” and “trajectory planning and route detection algorithms.” As I inspected research published between 2021 and 2022, only 93 articles satisfied the eligibility criteria. By eliminating controversial findings, outcomes unsubstan- tiated by replication, too imprecise material, or having similar titles, I decided upon 13, generally empirical, sources. Data visualization tools: Dimensions (bibliometric mapping) and VOSviewer (layout algorithms). Reporting quality assessment tool: PRISMA. Methodological quality assessment tools include: AMSTAR, Distiller SR, MMAT, and ROBIS.

Autonomous Vehicle Perception Sensor Data, Motion Planning and Object Recognition Algorithms, and Virtual Simulation Modeling Tools in Smart Sustainable Intelligent Transportation Systems

Author(s): Sofia Bratu / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2022

The purpose of this study is to examine autonomous vehicle perception sensor data, motion planning and object recognition algorithms, and virtual simulation modeling tools in smart sustainable intelligent transportation systems. In this article, I cumulate previous research findings indicating that object localization algorithms, edge computing techniques, and autonomous vehicle perception sensors improve navigation accuracy. I contribute to the literature on autonomous driving perception algorithms, spatial recognition technologies, and virtual reality modeling tools by showing that urban sensing technologies develop on machine learning algorithms, predictive modeling techniques, and movement and behavior tracking tools. Throughout April 2022, I performed a quantitative literature review of the Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest databases, with search terms including “smart sustainable intelligent transportation systems” + “autonomous vehicle perception sensor data,” “motion planning and object recognition algorithms,” and “virtual simulation modeling tools.” As I inspected research published between 2019 and 2022, only 91 articles satisfied the eligibility criteria. By removing controversial findings, outcomes unsubstantiated by replication, too imprecise material, or having similar titles, I decided upon 16, generally empirical, sources. Data visualization tools: Dimensions (bibliometric mapping) and VOSviewer (layout algorithms). Reporting quality assessment tool: PRISMA. Methodological quality assessment tools include: AXIS, Dedoose, MMAT, and SRDR.

Between the provincial and the cosmopolitan: Musical activities of cultural and art societies in Maribor in the 19th century

Author(s): Jernej Weiss / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2017

This contribution attempts to throw light on some “forgotten” music institutions in today‘s second largest Slovenian city, Maribor, in the 19th century. The beginnings of the development of musical life in Maribor (within the framework of organisations) date back to the late 18th century, more precisely, to the year 1793. Although first cultural and arts societies in Maribor in the first half of the 19th century did bring some improvement in the town‘s musical life, their musical achievements nevertheless remained modest. It was thus not till the second half of the 19th century that was marked by the beginning of the systematic development of musical reproduction, and is significant primarily because of the first attempts of Slovenian patriots to establish their societies in Maribor and nearby towns. This gradually led to a split in the social life of the town, and consequently resulted in more pronounced national divisions into Germans and Slovenes, which lasted until 1918.

Big Geospatial Data Analytics, Connected Vehicle Technologies, and Visual Perception and Sensor Fusion Algorithms in Smart Transportation Networks

Author(s): Ellen Peters / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2022

The present study systematically reviews the existing research on big geospatial data analytics, connected vehicle technologies, and visual perception and sensor fusion algorithms in smart transportation networks. My findings indicate that deep reinforcement learning techniques and location tracking algorithms decrease traffic collisions and fatalities. I contribute to the literature by clarifying that cognitive artificial intelligence and collision avoidance algorithms, simulation and virtualization technologies, and geospatial mapping tools further self-driving car acceptance and adoption. Throughout March 2022, a quantitative literature review of the Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest databases was performed, with search terms including “smart transportation networks” + “big geospatial data analytics,” “connected vehicle technologies,” and “visual perception and sensor fusion algorithms.” As research published between 2019 and 2022 was inspected, only 95 articles satisfied the eligibility criteria. By taking out controversial or ambiguous findings (insufficient/irrelevant data), outcomes unsubstantiated by replication, too general material, or studies with nearly identical titles, I selected 14 mainly empirical sources. Data visualization tools: Dimensions (bibliometric mapping) and VOSviewer (layout algorithms). Reporting quality assessment tool: PRISMA. Methodological quality assessment tools include: AMSTAR, Dedoose, Distiller SR, and SRDR.

Biophilic urbanism and NBS - conceptual approach and critical case study on the process of implementing NBS specific to the proGIreg project

Author(s): Codrut Papina / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Based on the proGIreg case study, the potential use of neighbourhood-based nature-based solutions for urban regeneration is presented. The classification of the specific solutions of the project (compared to other classifications) will be presented, together with the critical conclusions on why NBS are relevant for the emerging new concept/approach of Biophilic Urbanism. One of the results of the applied research project is the Replication Toolkit - which aims to facilitate the implementation of Nature-based solutions for other cities. The Replication Toolkit contains a set of recommendations for the strategic component of urban regeneration of post-industrial neighbour-hoods, but also for the operational component of concrete implementation of solutions.

BİR ALTKÜLTÜR OLUŞUMU: MODERN GÖÇEBELİK

Author(s): Ahmet Şadi Ardatürk / Language(s): Turkish Issue: 92/2022

Regardless of its scale and form, object has always existed, developed, changed and evolved throughout human history. The productive relationship established with objects is a result of design activities. Design basically includes a solution or a function produced to solve a problem. In contrast, the meaning of object comes not only from its function but also from the value of its use. The commodity exists in symbolic structures as well as in ergonomics, function and aesthetic inquiries. Its meaning feeds and is integrated with culture by accumulating. Design is in a constant relationship with the individual, lifestyle and culture. As this relationship conveys its essence to the society, it also accommodates the social aspect. At this point, the cultural core is considered as one of the paradigms that make up the essence of design. Subculture is a social scale that differs from the current general structure, but does not completely break its fundamental ties. Subcultures can exist for natural reasons such as age, origin, gender, or they can be formed for preferential reasons such as economic value, pleasure, action, etc. Design, which has an inseparable relationship with culture, should establish close relationships not only with the general structure and culture, but also with subcultures. As a 21st century reality, new communication technologies have made subcultures independent of space and time. When design paradigms are created with conventional data, they do not fit in the time. In this context, it is necessary to act in accordance with the structure that constitutes the cultural structure of the present to create the understanding of design in today's reality.