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The Poet Marjorie Agosín: A Poet of Land, Home, and Dream
No full textThis paper explores the poetic landscapes of Marjorie Agosín, focusing on her recurring themes of land, home, and dream as spaces of memory, belonging, and imagination. Agosín’s poetry reflects the tension between exile and rootedness, tracing the emotional geography of displacement and the continuous search for home. Through her evocative language and symbolic imagery, she transforms land into a site of both loss and recovery, and home into a metaphor for identity, origin, and return. Agosín’s poetry function as bridges between the visible and the invisible, between history and hope. They sustain the poet’s vision of a world where memory inhabits the earth and where the past is not forgotten but reimagined. The paper argues that Agosín’s art invites readers to inhabit language as a homeland of its own — a place where the boundaries between self, landscape, and imagination dissolve. Ultimately, her poetry reveals how the notions of land, home, and dream coexist as interwoven dimensions of human experience, offering a lyrical meditation on belonging and the endurance of memory
The role of music education in the development of young artists for the opera stage
No full textThis study examines the impact of music education on the development of young artists for the opera stage, with a particular focus on soloists and choristers. In a context where the demands on performers are constantly increasing, the aim is to analyze how music education contributes not only to technical skills, but also to the cognitive, emotional and social capacities of artists. The study addresses the questions: How does music education prepare an artist for the challenges of the opera stage? What are the formative aspects beyond vocal skills? This paper emphasizes the importance of an integrated pedagogical approach in the education of soloists and choristers, where emotional, physical, collaborative and cultural components are intertwined with vocal preparation. The research follows a qualitative methodology, including a literature review, interviews with music educators, opera directors, and active artists, as well as observations in teaching environments and rehearsals of vocal ensembles. The findings show that musical education balanced between technique and artistic sensitivity creates optimal conditions for the development of stable performers who are aware of their artistic and social responsibility. Such education fosters self-reflection, discipline, collaboration, and the ability to communicate emotionally with the audience. The study recommends expanding interdisciplinary content and strengthening professional mentoring to support a new generation of soloists and choristers prepared for the aesthetic and humane challenges of the modern stage
A Structured Framework for Hybrid Research Methodologies in Engineering
No full textExtraordinary developments in various fields of engineering, specifically in Mechatronics, have brought research in this field to a new level by integrating complex quantitative computer modeling with qualitative knowledge from human developers, operators, and users of systems. The aim of this paper in this context is to propose a structured conceptual framework for hybrid research that combines simulation, experimental data, and results generated by experts in engineering fields. The explicit integration of humans with technology in a joint research approach is assumed to enable more effective and efficient design and validation of engineering systems. The small-scale case study will confirm the assumption that the proposed hybrid research methodology enables greater predictive accuracy and effective decision-making in the optimization of engineering systems. This model is supposed to practically support researchers, educators, designers, and developers in hybrid engineering research
Prevalence of injuries in professional basketball players in Republic of Kosovo for the entire season 2023-2024
No full textBasketball is a contact sport characterized by complex movements such as jumps, turns, and changes in direction, which often lead to musculoskeletal injuries in all regions of the body. Furthermore, injury patterns among athletes, especially basketball players, are continually evolving. Therefore, this retrospective epidemiologic study aimed to investigate the incidence of injuries and the sports-related risk factors associated with injuries in professional basketball players in Kosovo during the 2023/2024 season. Methods: An overall number of 65 (males n=40) and (females n=25) professional basketball players competing in the Professional Basketball League in Kosovo during the season 2023/24 voluntarily participated in the study. The data were collected retrospectively using a survey administered online. Results: 23 (35.4 %) players (male n = 15) and (female n= 10) reported to have suffered at least one injury during the season. The knee joint was the location of most injuries reported by 9 players followed by ankle 8 players and lower back/pelvis injuries 7 players. Sprain/ ligament injury was the most prevalent injury type followed by dislocation/subluxation reported by 13 and 12 players, respectively. Contact with other athlete and landing were reported as the cause of injury with the highest prevalence. Conclusion: This study found a high prevalence of injuries in the analyzed sample, with the knee and ankle and identified as the most commonly injured body areas. Ligament sprains were the most prevalent type of injury, and the primary mechanism of injury was collisions with other players. The data collected can be utilized to develop training programs aimed at preventing injuries in basketball players
THE ROLE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN NATIONAL SECURITY AND POLICIES
No full textToday, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the field of national security, specifically by offering a range of advanced capabilities in defense, data analysis, and threat prevention. AI empowers critical capacities in cyber defense, significantly enhances military intelligence capabilities, and supports international crisis management through its ability to process large volumes of information in real time. However, strategic planning and especially the use of AI is accompanied by challenges, including the risk of misuse, ethical dilemmas related to autonomous decision-making, and the lack of a clear and sufficiently harmonized international legal framework. This paper aims to analyze the strategic role of AI in national security, including its planning, development, and policymaking, by examining its impact on areas such as cyber defense, threat detection, crisis management, and technology governance within ethical and legal contexts. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes the need for strict, sustainable national policies and international cooperation to ensure the responsible use of AI while maximizing its benefits in the field of security. In conclusion, the paper presents recommendations for designing a comprehensive strategy that addresses today’s technological, ethical, and political challenges, with the aim of strengthening national security protection and stability in a new, highly dynamic era of global threats
Security versus Resilience in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Rethinking the Conceptual Order
No full textThe accelerating proliferation of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, confronts humanity with an epistemic and ethical disruption of unprecedented magnitude. In this emerging landscape, Gresham’s law—where “bad money drives out good”—appears to manifest metaphorically across social and technological domains. Authentic human communities are increasingly displaced by the simulated collectivities of digital networks, while traditional notions of security are yielding to the logic of resilience. Yet, the persistent conceptual ambiguity surrounding security, safety, and resilience impedes the formulation of coherent frameworks for the responsible governance of AI systems. This study advances a transformative theoretical model designed to clarify the conceptual architecture linking these terms and to illuminate their practical implications in the governance of intelligent systems. By integrating insights from systems theory, philosophy of technology, and logical analysis, the paper redefines the contours of the “security–resilience” dichotomy and proposes a framework capable of guiding adaptive, ethically informed responses to AI-induced disruption. The argument situates resilience not as a passive alternative to security, but as an emergent paradigm for navigating complexity, uncertainty, and moral risk in the algorithmic age
The European Union\u27s Foreign Policy and External Actions in Kosova
No full textThis paper examines the European Union\u27s (EU) foreign policy and external actions concerning Kosova, focusing on the EU\u27s evolving role as both a mediator and state-building partner in the Western Balkans. Central to this analysis is the EU’s involvement in facilitating dialogue between Kosova and Serbia, its ongoing support for Kosova’s institutional development, and the broader challenges the EU faces in fostering regional stability and integration. A key element of the EU’s engagement has been its leadership in the BelgradePrishtina Dialogue, a process initiated in 2011 to normalize relations between Kosova and Serbia. The EU has acted as a facilitator, aiming to bridge political divides and promote reconciliation, most recently with the implementation of the Ohrid Agreement in 2023, which marked a significant step forward in the normalization process. In addition to diplomatic efforts, the EU has contributed substantially to state-building in Kosova through missions such as the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosova (EULEX). EULEX, launched in 2008, represents the EU’s largest civilian mission, tasked with strengthening the rule of law, judiciary, and police institutions in Kosova. Despite these efforts, the EU faces ongoing challenges, including member state divisions over Kosova’s recognition, regional political instability, and skepticism about EU enlargement. Nonetheless, Kosova remains a crucial element of the EU\u27s strategic interests in the Western Balkans, as peace and integration in the region are essential for European security and cohesion. The paper critically assesses these initiatives and their long-term implications for both Kosova and the EU
Anxiety among adolescents aged 15-18 in the city of Prizren
No full textAnxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health concerns among adolescents, significantly impacting their well-being and daily functioning. This study explores the level of anxiety among adolescents aged 15-18 in the city of Prizren, focusing on differences by gender, age groups, and type of school (public vs. private). The methodology employs a quantitative approach, with data collected using the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), a well-known instrument for measuring anxiety symptoms. The study included 60 students from two high schools, one public and one private, comprising 31 girls and 29 boys. The findings aim to shed light on how demographic and environmental factors influence the experience of anxiety, providing a foundation for tailored interventions to improve mental wellbeing. This research underscores the importance of awareness and support from educational institutions, families, and society in addressing the emotional needs of adolescents and helping them cope with the challenges of this life stage
Victimology as a Path to Understanding Mental Health: Supporting Victims in Kosovo
No full textVictimology helps us understand how individuals experience harm and how society’s response affects recovery. Collective support promotes healing, whereas judgment, stigma and isolation, can hinder this support. This study examines how victimology offers an insight into these experiences, and how important public perception is to these issues. Additionally, it aims to look into how media representation and reporting in Kosovo can influence these views. By analyzing qualitative data, interviews and media content this research will explore how victims are perceived. These findings underscore the need to promote ethical reporting, stronger institutional support and increased awareness
Stress in the Lives of Nurses and the Impact of Night Shifts on Their Psychophysical Condition
No full textIntroduction: Within the provision of healthcare, the need for 24-hour nursing care requires nurses to work in shift systems. Night shift rotations are a common practice in nursing, particularly in specialized units. Research on shift work and its impact on nurses remains limited, and studies have tended to focus on different aspects. Evidence suggests that fatigue may negatively affect nurses’ health, work performance, safety, and consequently the quality of patient care. These effects of fatigue may be even more pronounced in nurses over the age of 40. Over time, nursing work has changed with greater use of technology and increased patient care demands, requiring more careful interpretation, equitable approaches, and attentive care. This has made direct patient care an increasingly high-responsibility task. Aim: To study night shift work and its effects on nurses’ health. The focus was on the impact of work-related stress on their psychological, health-related, professional, and family well-being. Methodology: The study was qualitative in nature. Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire administered to nurses. The instrument “Effects of Night Shift Schedules on Nurses Working” (Sizeni Madid, 2003) was adapted and divided into sections: demographic data, sleep-related data, work performance, psychological aspects, and health aspects. Questionnaires were distributed to nurses working night shifts after 19:00. The study sample consisted of 60 nurses employed at UCCK (University Clinical Center of Kosovo), in the Clinics of Surgery and Neurosurgery. Day-shift nurses, as well as physicians, cleaners, social workers, and other staff, were excluded from the study. Results: The findings revealed that among the 60 participants, 22 were male and 38 were female nurses. The responses indicated that nurses were significantly affected in terms of psychological well-being, sleep, and various health aspects. A high percentage reported being impacted by problems such as headaches, stomach pain, sleep disturbances, and leg pain. Sleep deprivation after night shifts was also a prominent issue, with many nurses reporting the use of energy drinks, alcohol, prolonged music listening, or sleeping tablets to cope. Additionally, 58% of nurses stated that their social life had changed and was severely affected by night shifts