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СЕМЕЕН КВАЛИТЕТ НА ЖИВОТ: РОДИТЕЛИ НА ДЕЦА СО ПОПРЕЧЕНОСТ
Get PDFIn recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on researching quality of life,particularly within families that include members with disabilities. Family Quality ofLife (FQOL) has gained prominence in special education as researchers seek to understandand improve the well-being of these families. This study aims to present findingson the quality of life of parents raising children with disabilities.Using a quantitative research approach and the validated BCFQOL tool, wesurveyed 205 parents. The results were unexpectedly positive, showing generally higherlevels of quality of life among participants. However, challenges were identified in specificdimensions such as “Emotional well-being,” and “Material well-being”.Во последниве години, се зголемува бројот на истражувања за квалитетотна животот, особено на семејствата со членови со попреченост. Семејниотквалитет на живот (СКЖ) е од особено значење во посебното образование бидејќиистражувачите се стремат да ја разберат и подобрат благосостојбата на овиесемејства. Целта на оваа студија е да ги презентира наодите за квалитетот наживотот на родителите кои воспитуваат деца со попреченост.Користејќи квантитативен истражувачки пристап и Скала заквалитет на семејниот живот од Бич Центар (БЦКСЖ), беа анкетирани 205родители. Резултатите беа неочекувано позитивни, покажувајќи генерално по-високи нивоа на квалитет на живот кај учесниците. Сепак, беа идентификуванипредизвици во специфични области, како што се „Емоционална благосостојба“,и „Материјална/физичка благосостојба“
Populism and Social Policy in Transitional Societies: Strategies and Impact on Marginalized Groups in Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America
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Countries in Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America that have undergone significant political and economic changes face new challenges in shaping social policy. Populist leaders in these regions often use social policy as a tool for gaining political support, targeting marginalized groups as part of their strategies. This paper analyzes various approaches of populist regimes in transitional societies and their impact on social policy, particularly toward marginalized groups. Through case studies from Hungary, Poland, Serbia, Turkey, Venezuela, and Brazil, the paper offers a comparative overview of populist strategies. The analysis includes a systematic literature review and a comparative analysis of empirical examples of social policy under populist regimes, incorporating a theoretical framework based on the concept of “welfare nationalism” and specific case studies. Findings reveal that populist leaders use social policy to strengthen political control and support, with varying approaches to marginalized groups depending on regional and cultural contexts. Transitional societies represent fertile ground for populist strategies that use social policy as a tool for political mobilization. This research highlights the need for more inclusive social policies to mitigate the adverse effects of populism. 
MIGRATION IMPLICATIONS OF THE WAR IN UKRAINE ON BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Get PDFMigrations, as a global contemporary phenomenon, take place as a result of various“push-pull factors”, and can have many political, social, cultural or security implications.However, we can state that it is mostly about voluntary migration, while on the other hand,wars as a “push factor” of migration mostly cause forced migration. The war in Ukrainetriggered the largest migration movements in Europe after World War II, because accordingto UNHCR data, 4.8 million refugees from Ukraine were registered for temporary protectionor similar programs in the European Union (EU). However, the question arises as to whattypes of migrations the war in Ukraine triggered, were actually only Ukrainians moving, or asa result of the war were movements of citizens of the Russian Federation recorded as well?The purpose of this paper is to look at the approach of the EU to the war in Ukraine fromseveral different perspectives, the approach of the countries of the Western Balkans (WB),as well as the approach of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The paper will present the scopeof the migration implications of the war in Ukraine on Bosnia and Herzegovina, through thepresentation of data on the entry, movement, stay and international protection of citizensof Ukraine and citizens of the Russian Federation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Special focuswill be on the analysis of the reasons for these migrations, and the approach to solving theirstatus will be considered
THE “HOUSE OF GOD”: THE ROLE OF RELIGION AND LITURGY IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF SACRED BUILDINGS
Get PDFThe paper wishes to analyse the religious buildings, with special attention to the Christianones, considering their transformation due to liturgical and religious reasons. The aim of theresearch relates to the needs of restoration and conservation of the buildings. The restorationand conservation work compels the understanding of all the historical construction phases of thebuilding itself, and the reasons for them, in order to plan a good project, able to respect their real“authenticity”, according to the Nara charter, established by ICOMOS (International Council ofMonuments and Sites) in 1994. The Nara document is inspired by the Venice Charter, approved in1964 and adopted by ICOMOS in 1965, where, in chapter 3, is stated that: “The intention in conservingand restoring monuments is to safeguard them no less as works of art than as historical evidence.”Restoration refers to the conservation of the historical evidence plus the historical meaningof the building. The traces, even if hidden, of the past, related to different conceiving of the building,must be transferred to the future and made available and comprehensible for everyone. The valorisationof the building, as it is defined by the Italian law of 2004 is a tool for the dissemination ofculture, because the culture must be accessible to everyone. The religion and the places devoted tosharing spiritual values, in any geographical and political position and at any time, focusing onintercultural dialogue in a peaceful environment, must be accepted and the work of restorationmust be connected with the transformation in order to ensure the respect of the cultural values ofreligious places. Starting from the re-transformation of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, from Museum toMosque and the reception of the transformation from the history and history of art internationalenvironment, the paper has the intention to offer an overview, through different examples relatedto diverse times and places, of the role of the religion and liturgy in the transformation of the houseof god and the connection with the cultural environment considering that the transformation hasa strong connection with the restoration activities both on the decorative elements and spatialdimension of the religious buildings and their environment
THE RISE OF THE BAHA’I FAITH COMMUNITY IN TUNISIA
Get PDFThe Bahá’í faith derives from Babì movement and takes its first steps in Persia duringthe first half of the 19th century. Bahà’u’llàh reveals to be the new Manifestation of God in 1863.Thanks to his successors, the Bahá’í faith transcended its geographical boundaries, initially Persianand Arab, by embracing Western Countries and adapting its characteristics to those cultural contexts.Commencing from my doctoral project, the contribution aims to focus on the presence of theBahá’í religious minority in Tunisia, which arrived in the 1920s of the 20th century. The Country,in addition to the Bahá’í one, welcomes the Shiite Muslim minority, as well as various Christians,which can be categorized as indigenous (converted Tunisians), European, Sub-Saharan, and theJew minority. The presence of the Bahá’í community, as reported by the Association of ReligiousData Archives (ARDA), is estimated to be around 2,000 believers, however, it appears to engage ina fluid coexistence with other religions and navigate a cold conflict within a predominantly SunniMuslim context. The oral testimonies range from examples of “peaceful coexistence” to “fear ofopenly declaring oneself”. Moreover, they reveal that the number of believers ranges between 200and 250, as many believers do not officially declare their affiliation.Prior to the Revolution in 2011,nobody dared to openly acknowledge their affiliation with the Bahá’í faith; subsequently, thanksto a newfound spirit that has animated religious, national, and ethnic minorities (including Berberand Black communities) – Bahá’í adherents have reported an increased sense of freedom ofexpression. However, instances of believers experiencing apprehension regarding potential acts ofviolence and discrimination persist
MICROBIAL DIVERSITY IN TRADITIONAL CHEESES FROM NORTH MACEDONIA: INSIGHTS FROM EXISTING STUDIES
Get PDFStudy examines the diversity and role of microorganisms in cheeses based on existing studies, with a particular focus on traditional Macedonian cheeses. Kashkaval, white brined cheese and beaten cheese are the most common cheeses produced by small farms and farmhouses in North Macedonia. These cheeses are distinguished by their unique production methods, which result in different physical, chemical, and microbiological profiles. A variety of microorganisms, such as bacteria, yeasts, and molds, play an important role in the ripening process, affecting the process of proteolysis, texture, and volatile compounds. In particular, Lactobacillus species such as Lb. plantarum and Lb. acidophilus are prevalent at different stages of cheese ripening. The cheeses are traditionally made from raw milk without commercial starter cultures, relying on indigenous lactic acid bacteria. Despite challenges related to milk quality and safety, local food initiatives remain crucial for the sustainability of the dairy subsector in North Macedonia. The study recommends strengthening cooperation among stakeholders, promoting traditional products, establishing support mechanisms, and implementing educational programs to improve milk quality and safety. Further research is needed to ensure microbial diversity preservation in traditional cheeses that should investigate artisanal cheeses in North Macedonia using genomic and metabolomic methods to gain insights into their microbiological and chemical properties. Collaborative efforts are essential to support local dairy producers and implement strategies to improve the dairy sector in North Macedonia. This will contribute to the protection of traditional cheeses and their microbial biodiversity
УМЕТНОСТ ИЛИ РАЗОНОДА? КОМЕДИИТЕ НА ЈАСМИНА РЕЗА ОТАДЕ ЕТИКЕТИТЕ
Get PDFYasmina Reza (1959) is one of the most important and most staged contemporary playwrights. Her plays, translated into more that 35 languages, are produced in the most famous theatres worldwide. The object of analysis of this paper is “Art” (1994), the most performed French play in the World, right after Molière’s plays. Paradoxically, the very popularity and success of the play has for long been the reason for the French theatre critique considering it an entertainment theatre or boulevard theatre. Today, however, “Art” and Reza’s approach to playwriting are subjects of a number of theatrical analyses and re-readings that recognize their multi-layered qualities and formal innovation, seeing them as a continuation of the avant-garde theatre. This paper focuses on the deconstruction of the traditional dramatic categories, as well as on undermining the division between “amusement” and “art”, which are in the hearth of this “comedy” that impresses with its complex and refined dramatic construction, with the universality and the
seriousness of the topics that it treats under the veil of lightness.Јасмина Реза (1959) е една од најзначајните и најизведувани современи драмски автор(к)и. Нејзините пиеси, преведени на повеќе од триесет и пет јазици, се поставуваат во најреномираните театри низ целиот свет. Предмет на анализа на овој труд е „Арт“ (1994), најиграната француска пиеса во светот по комедиите на Молиер. Парадоксално, токму огромната популарност и невидениот успех на пиесата се причината поради која, во текот на долги години, француската театарска критика неа ја сведува на „театар на разонода“ или „булеварски театар“. Денес, меѓутоа, „Арт“ и драмите на Реза се предмет на бројни театролошки анализи и препрочитувања, коишто ги рехабилитираат нивните повеќеслојни квалитети и формална иновативност, во континуитет со театарот на авангардата. Во трудот ќе се задржиме на деконструкцијата на традиционалните драмски категории, како и на поткопувањето на поделбата помеѓу „разонодата“ и „уметноста“, во срцето на оваа „комедија“, којашто импресионира со својата сложена и рафинирана драмска конструкција, како и со универзалноста и сериозноста на темите што ги обработува, зад превезот на лежерноста
THE 2022 NATO MADRID SUMMIT AND THE NEW STRATEGIC CONCEPT PROVISIONS
Get PDFThe 2022 Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Alliance was held in Madrid in June 28-30. The Summit took place in the context of a conventional threat to the security of the Euro – Atlantic area as well as in a time of war on the European soil. NATO leaders discussed strategically important issues facing the Alliance, endorsed the New Concept of the Alliance, and made a series of key decisions that will have a direct impact on the future of the Alliance. Namely, at the Summit, the leaders agreed on fundamental shifts regarding the deterrence and defense doctrine, on the challenges and threats from the South related to the fight against terrorism and the 360-degree approach to deterrence and defense. They agreed to invest more in NATO with the intention to increase common funding for the Alliance’s adaptation to growing challenges such as climate change, and invited Sweden and Finland to join the Alliance. The Leaders agreed on long-term support measures for Ukraine by strengthening the Comprehensive Assistance Package and reaffirmed commoninterests and shared values. The Summit has set NATO’s new strategic direction for the future, ensuring that the Alliance will continue to adapt in a changing world in order, at any moment to be ready to provide protection to over one billion people living within its borders
RETHINKING SECURITY POLICY OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AND IMPROVING THE RESPONSE TO CHALLENGES AND THREATS
Get PDFThe General framework agreement for peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina initialled in Dayton, USA, and signed in Paris, France, in 1995 stopped the war and brought peace. Bosnia and Herzegovina didn’t have a common army or police in that moment. First law enforcement agency on state level was State Bordes Service established in 2000 and after this several more has been established. Defense reform is completed in 2005 with the establishment of Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Security policy of Bosnia and Herzegovina have been adopted by the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina on February 8th 2006. Since then no change has been made to this policy. Security sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina but also in other countries in the region of South Eastern Europe has been changed. Security threats and challenges significantly changed the perspective on security sector, organizational structure and response in many countries. Bosnia and Herzegovina don’t have National Security Strategy and Security policy is one the main documents for foreign policy, inner policy, defence policy, social policy, financial policy, democracy and human rights and protection of the environment.There is a clear need for redefinition of this document and approach to security challenges and threats in Bosnia and Herzegovina and harmonization with the documents of European union and neighboring countries in South eastern Europe
SMUGGLING OF MIGRANTS ON THE BALKAN ROUTE WITH AN AMPHASIS ON BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Get PDFSince 2015 the migrant crisis has affected on a global level regions and started off the worst refugee crisis since the establishment of European Union. While some countries were set to help and provide support to migrants and refugees, others turned to setting up fences, in order to stop illegal entries to their countries. Different approaches were in place depending on the state policy of the country, which majorly focused on strenghtening border control. Along with strictier border controls, the market of smuggling migrants arise and even COVID19 did not impacted the movement of migrants in a broader extent. The smuggling of migrants according to Global Initiative market assesment facilitated milllions of euros, only in 2020, while it differed a set of typology of smugglers. Smugglers use current migration, as well as political situation triggered with corruption, to make their ‘bussines’ flourish. This paper provides insights in how migration and organized crime are linked, in the sense of smuggling of migrants, and presents the market of smuggling in Bosnia and Herzegovina