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Somogy Varga, \u27Science, Medicine, and the Aims of Inquiry: A Philosophical Analysis\u27.
No full textOmar F. Giraldo & Ingrid F. Toro, \u27Environmental Affectivity: Aesthetics of Inhabiting\u27.
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AI at the Easel or at the Photocopier? The Application of Canadian Copyright Law to AI Generated Images
No full textThe rapid development and proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) has drastically impacted the art industry in just a few years. Generative AI’s reliance on the consumption and processing of protected works without authorization raises significant copyright concerns that remain unresolved. This article analyses Canadian copyright law and argues that the use of copyrighted works by generative AI companies, as well as AI’s production of images substantially similar to unique elements of an artist’s style, constitutes copyright infringement. Given the unprecedented nature of generative AI and copyright infringement in the Canadian legal context, this article also reviews relevant case law from the United States, where several lawsuits against AI companies for copyright infringement are already underway. Finally, the article proposes three recommendations to balance AI innovation with the protection of artists’ rights: regulating text and data mining, requiring transparency from AI companies, and establishing licensing models to ensure proper artist remuneration
THE IMPACT OF PARENTAL INCARCERATION ON CHILDREN IN RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE: CHALLENGES AND INTERDISCIPLINARY SOLUTIONS
No full textParental incarceration represents a significant challenge for children living in residential child care, exacerbating their psychosocial vulnerabilities and negatively affecting their development. This study, initiated by FICE Czech Republic, examines the prevalence and impact of parental incarceration on children and young adults in Czech residential child care facilities. The research combines data collected through a mixed-methods design with insights gained from the practical operation of a children’s home. The issue is approached not only from an academic perspective but also from the viewpoint of an everyday educator. The quantitative part of the study covered 67 Czech residential child care facilities with a population of over 2,000 children. These findings were contextualized using qualitative data, leveraging my close connection to the researched environment. Among the target group, I identified severe disruptions in social competencies, emotional deprivation, and challenges in trust-building, all linked to parental incarceration. My contribution highlights systemic shortcomings and insufficient interdisciplinary cooperation, among numerous additional challenges. Based on the research findings, I propose necessary modifications, particularly in fostering cross-sector collaboration, implementing targeted prevention strategies, and significantly strengthening support measures. These recommendations aim to support this highly vulnerable group of children and enable them to better cope with the burdens associated with parental incarceration
HAPPINESS PERCEPTIONS OF PRESCHOOLERS AND PARENTAL STRATEGIES USED TO INCREASE CHILDREN’S HAPPINESS
No full textThis qualitative research study aimed to evaluate how preschoolers aged 4 to 5 perceived “happiness” and the strategies parents use to make their children happier. The criteria sampling approach, a purposeful sampling technique, was utilized to create the study group, which included 20 preschoolers and their parents who had applied for assessment by the Child Development Polyclinic of a maternity and pediatrics hospital in Istanbul, Türkiye. Apart from demographic information, the data employed in the study comprised semi-structured interviews and children’s descriptions of their drawings; these were analyzed using content analysis. The study’s findings showed that the children used adjectives that express positive emotions, such as “laughing”, “joyful”, and “loving”, to describe their feelings, and were reported being happy when they engaged in play-based activities such as playing video games, watching television, engaging in sports, and visiting the beach or the park. The children’s picture drawings of happiness mostly featured aspects of play and nature. One of the research’s most significant results is that parents employed a variety of methods to make their children happy, like playing games, taking them on walks, taking them to the park, and cooking their desired foods. The article concludes with suggestions based on the findings obtained from the research