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Artificial Intelligence: Challenges, Innovations, and Legal Limitations
No full textArtificial Intelligence (AI) has reshaped human thought processes, introducing unparalleled opportunities for innovation and problem-solving. Its applications span from advancements in machine learning to transformative breakthroughs in healthcare, autonomous systems, and natural language processing. Despite these remarkable developments, AI also raises significant ethical dilemmas, challenges surrounding data privacy, and issues of algorithmic bias. These dualities necessitate careful consideration of regulatory frameworks, accountability measures, and ethical standards to maximize its benefits while mitigating risks. This paper explores the multidimensional impact of AI, addressing its innovative potential alongside the societal and legal complexities it presents
New notation in the piano parts of Z. Ballata\u27s chamber works
No full textZeqirja Ballata (1943), a Kosovar composer, is considered by local and international scholars and music critics as an emblematic creator in general and as a promoter of modernist and postmodernist compositional techniques in particular. He composed about 160 works of various formations and genres. The paper New Notation in the Piano Parts of Z. Ballata\u27s Chamber Works is a part-aspect of the previous in-depth study: The Piano Works of Zeqirja Ballata-Promoting the Contemporary Style, where indicators have been identified that, the analysis of Ballata\u27s chamber works, can strengthen the conclusion that Ballata is a Kosovar composer with the earliest and most dense use of new notation that surpasses the traditional pianistic sound. The object of this research is the signs of new notation in Ballata\u27s chamber music, preceded by general data that serve as the basis for establishing the main object of the research. The purpose of analyzing the notation of new notation in 10 out of 56 chamber works of Ballata is to alleviate the proven lack of relevant information, the supposed expansion of the list of signs of new notation compared to earlier studies. The qualitative method was used as a research method. The samples were selected randomly. The format of the artifacts was of two types; manuscripts and digitized in SIBELIUS. The results are presented in tabular form, where one of the columns is provided with photos of contemporary notation signs as visual evidence
Fear, Luxury, and Resistance in Panem: A Semiotic Analysis of Special Effects Makeup in The Hunger Games
No full textThis study analyzes the makeup designs used in the 2012 film The Hunger Games in line with Roland Barthes\u27 semiotic theory. Based on Barthes\u27 denotative and connotative levels of meaning and the concept of “myth,” the special effects makeup of the characters in the film is examined as cultural and ideological signs. In particular, the exaggerated and avant-garde makeup of the people living in the Capitol and Effie Trinket, a representative of the Capitol, as well as the special effects makeup of the contestant characters, which includes wounded, burned, and camouflaged appearances, are the focus of the study\u27s analysis. Effie\u27s ostentatious and artificial aesthetic understanding is evaluated as a visual discourse that serves to legitimize luxury and oppressive structures. On the other hand, the bloody, wounded, and other special effects makeup of the characters on the battlefield directly conveys pain and brutality to the audience. In this context, the beautifying, fantastical, avant-garde, and special effects makeup designs in the film are interpreted not only as aesthetic elements but also as signs carrying political and social meanings. The article aims to discuss the function of visual culture in meaning-production processes by focusing on the relationship between cinematic aesthetics and ideological discourse
Influence of some anthropometric and motoric dimensions on the degassing of the ball by Goalkeepers
No full textThe purpose of the research is the analysis of some anthropometric and motoric parameters of goalkeepers in the execution of some specific tests, which is related to the evaluation of ball degassing in Junior Goalkeepers Kosovo Super League. Methods: The search was conducted on a sample 50 volunteer goalkeepers, aged 17 – 19 years old. To measure the influence of the goalkeepers in this study, we used anthropometric parameters (length, weight, body mass index), motoric tests (Ilion’s Agility Test, 10 meter run, tapping test, vertical jump, nelson hand reac-tion, side steps), specific motoric tests (hitting the ball in the distance, hitting the ball in the distance with a jump, degassing the ball from 5 meter line, hit the ball against the wall for 20 seconds). To process the result of the study, IBM SPSS statistics 24 program were used. The statistics obtained were provided by descrip-tive statistics, correlation according to Pearson linear – bivariate method and re-gressive method. Results: According to the descriptive statistical analyses, all anthropometric and motoric parameters has shown normal distribution, except side steps which has shown positive distribution on skewness and kurtosis value, The junior goalkeep-ers playing in super league junior Kosovo showed significant correlations be-tween length, side steps, 10 meters run, and vertical jump (p\u3c 05). Conclusion: from the motoric specific variables hitting the ball in the distance has shown highest correlation with anthropometric variables. On the other hand, from the motor variables tapping test resulted to be in highest correlation with motoric specific features
The Relationship Between Parenting Styles and Self-Esteem
No full textIntroduction: One of the aspects of human personality that most contributes to improving life quality and realizing one’s true potential is self-esteem. From an early age, the foundation is laid for the future person—someone who knows what they want and knows how to realize themselves. The first environment where a child experiences the world is their family. Parents play the role of educators, helping the child build their value system. It has been found that the family environment influences the development of certain personality traits, such as self-esteem. Aim of the study: To determine whether there is a relationship between parenting styles and self-esteem. Materials and Methods: The research was conducted in March 2025, with a convenient sample of third-year students (aged 16–17) from the high school “Panče Popovski” in Gostivar. The Egna Minnen Beträffande Uppfostran (EMBU) scale was used to assess parenting styles, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was used to measure self-esteem. Statistical analysis of the collected data was performed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r), to determine if there is a connection between parenting styles and self-esteem. Results and Discussion: The results show that the correlation between the father\u27s rejecting parenting style and self-esteem is negative and significant, as it exceeds the critical value (r (N=45)= -0.31, p\u3c 0.05). Similarly, the correlation between the father\u27s overprotective parenting style and self-esteem is also negative (r (N=45)= -0.33, p\u3c 0.05). From this, we can conclude that there is a negative relationship between the father’s rejecting and overprotective parenting styles and the child’s self-esteem. Conclusion: It can be concluded that a father who does not express positive feelings toward the child, causes guilt, punishes harshly, sets strict rules, imposes high standards, and constantly imposes himself contributes to a lower level of self-esteem in the child
Psychostimulation on specefic functions of the receptive emotional decoding competence in students aged 10-11
No full textThe study aims to determine whether and to what extent there is an effect of psychostimulation through extracurricular activities on the receptive emotional decoding competence of 10-11 year old students to decode emotions through nonverbal indicators.The study sample consisted of 107 subjects (N=58 girls and N=49 boys). The experimental design exposed the experimental group (N=43) to the psychostimulant treatment, while the control group (N=64) served to control the effect of relevant variables. Emotional competence to recognize and differentiate emotions from the nonverbal spectrum of manifestation was measured through the Receptive Nonverbal Emotional Manifestation Test (DANVA). The results suggest that there is an effect of psychostimulation on the competence for receptive emotional decoding. The analysis on the existence of the effect of psychostimulation on the increase of the competence for receptive decoding of fascial body and intonation emotions manifestation, only confirms what was expected. It is recommended to plan interventions for the management of supplementary and additional learning based on psychostimulation
The mediating role of executive functions in reading fluency among 8–10-year-old children: Evidence from a transparent orthography
No full textThis study examined whether executive functions (EFs) mediate the relationship between age and reading fluency (RF) in children. Participants were 168 typically developing 8- and 10-year-olds who completed an RF task, isolated and composite EF measures, a socioeconomic status (SES) questionnaire, and a nonverbal intelligence test. Age significantly predicted RF, and all three core EFs were related to RF. After controlling for covariates, only updating and a composite EF measure (Trail Making Test, TMT) remained significant predictors, jointly explaining 23% of the variance. Mediation analyses revealed that both updating, and TMT significantly mediated the age–RF relationship, with partial mediation also observed for cognitive flexibility. A novel contribution of this study is the demonstration of these mechanisms in a highly transparent orthography—the Albanian language. Gender and nonverbal intelligence were not significant predictors, whereas SES and maternal education moderated the association between age and RF
Cultivating a Safe Psychosocial Climate to Enhance Employee WellBeing in the Energy Sector: Evidence from Kosovo
No full textThis study investigates the impact of Psychosocial Safety Climate (PSC) on employee exhaustion and job performance through cognitive and emotional demands within Kosovo’s energy sector, using the Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) model as a theoretical framework. Data from 187 employees across 37 departments were analyzed using hierarchical linear modelling (HLM). Results revealed that PSC was positively associated with cognitive demand but negatively with emotional demand. While cognitive demand did not significantly predict exhaustion, emotional demand showed a positive relationship with exhaustion, which in turn negatively affected job performance. These findings highlight the crucial role of PSC as an organizational resource in buffering the negative effects of job demands, emphasizing the importance of fostering a supportive psychosocial climate to enhance employee well-being and performance in high-demand environments
Label-free electrochemical lateral flow device for detection of CReactive protein
No full textC-reactive protein (CRP) is synthesized by the liver in response to inflammation and serves as an important biomarker of systemic inflammation. Elevated CRP levels are frequently observed in patients with infections, cardiovascular disorders, malignancies, and metabolic syndromes. Despite its broad clinical significance, CRP detection in current practice still relies heavily on established techniques such as ELISA, immunoturbidimetry, and latex-based methods. Although effective, these approaches often involve multiple operational steps and specialized instrumentation, which limits their applicability in time-sensitive or resource limited contexts. Electrochemical lateral flow immunoassays (eLFIAs) are regarded as an excellent alternative to conventional LFIAs for CRP detection due to their ease of use, rapid response, high sensitivity, and strong selectivity. However, conventional eLFIA methods require labeling materials to generate electrochemical signals, resulting in complex preparation and multi-step detection. To address these limitations, this work focuses on developing a label-free eLFIA (LF-eLFIA) for CRP detection, characterized by simplified preparation and reduced detection steps. The LF-eLFIA strategy integrates these processes into a single operation through the introduction of a polymeric time-delay mechanism that regulates the release of redox species. This enables simultaneous immunocomplex formation and signal generation. Notably, the device is capable of detecting CRP concentrations in the clinically relevant range for cardiovascular risk prediction (3–10 mg/L), with a limit of detection (LOD) as low as 0.1 mg/L. Consequently, the method enhances the practicality of CRP testing and provides a streamlined solution well-suited for decentralized diagnostics
Phytotherapeutic Potential of Lawsonia inermis and Juglans regia in Dermatologic Care: Enhancing Patient Adherence and Outcomes through Community Pharmacy Practice
No full textEczema and superficial mycoses are common, chronic dermatologic conditions that affect quality of life. Conventional therapies may cause side effects and resistance. This prospective observational study evaluated a topical emulsion containing Lawsonia inermis and Juglans regia in a community pharmacy with pharmacist-led interventions. Seventy-three adults applied the emulsion for up to 21 days. Significant improvements in erythema, scaling, and pruritus were observed, particularly in cases of chronic eczema. No adverse events occurred. Pharmacist counseling improved adherence and reduced corticosteroid use. These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of phytotherapeutics and emphasize the evolving role of community pharmacists. Further randomized trials are warranted