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Ecclesiology of Liberation: A Historical and Theological Analysis
Full text linkThis essay examines the historical and theological evolution of Liberation Ecclesiology in Latin America. The objective is to provide critical reflections on the attacks that Liberation Ecclesiology has suffered over the past century. Initially, the Latin American Catholic Church was influenced by medieval essentialist theology, which opposed socialism. In the twentieth century, Liberation Theology emerged in response to the theoretical-theological crisis faced by "revolutionary Christians" engaged in political struggle. This theology proposed rethinking salvation in relation to the historical process of liberation. The critique of European theology by Latin American theologians introduced a historical character to soteriology, leading the Church to recognize the necessity of constructing the Kingdom of God among people through historical processes of liberation. Liberation Ecclesiology sought to renew ecclesial practices but faced opposition from traditional European theology. Political factors, such as U.S. influence and the rise of neoconservatism during Reagan\u27s administration, also impacted Liberation Theology. Despite criticisms, Liberation Theology remains active, adapting to new realities and diversifying into areas such as feminist, Indigenous, and African theology. The election of Pope Francis brought renewed hope to this theology, which strives to remain relevant in a globalized world
Croatian History of the Second Half of the 20th Century in the European Context
Full text linkThis article, based on published sources, tries to present the Croatian history of the second half of the 20th century in a European context. It should be pointed out that the communist regime of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRJ), and thus the Socialist Republic of Croatia (SRH) in the period 1945-1990 causes various controversies, therefore also about whether it is a totalitarian or authoritarian regime.
As part of these considerations, published sources such as: books, anthologies, scientific articles, testimonies of participants of the time and events, periodicals and films were primarily used. Equally, for the purposes of the article, unpublished archive material of the Yugoslav communist regime, State Security Service (SDS) for the observed period was also consulted
Integrating ICT and Cooperative Learning: Teaching the Death Penalty through Multimodal Projects and Critical Expression
Full text linkThe New Curricula are aimed at making the teaching of literary modules even more interesting and interactive, mostly through the integration of ICT. This proposal deals with the inclusion of ICT, and more specifically, the Nearpod digital learning application, as well as the use of the cooperative group method, learning through exploratory processes, and the development of the students� critical ability on the subject of Latin. The proposed teaching scenario refers to assigning group projects, based on the students \u27learning profiles\u27, on the topic of the Death Penalty. In more particular, for the implementation of the scenario, the following techniques are utilized: cooperative group teaching, the question-answer and discussion technique, agency, use of digital media, use of digital resources, and exploratory learning
Multiple Long-Term Conditions-Multi-Morbidity and Socioeconomic Inequalities in the Adult Population in Brazil: A Gender Perspective
Full text linkIn a context of a demographic and epidemiological transitions and significant socioeconomic inequalities, Brazil is experiencing an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases. Based on the Brazilian National Health Survey 2019, the study analysed the impact of education and household income inequalities on multiple long-term chronic conditions (MLTC) in adults aged 18 and older from a gender perspective.�In a sample of 86,831 participants, socioeconomic inequalities were assessed using regression-based measures. In the general population the prevalence of MLTC was 29.�5%, higher in women and older adults, raising concerns about increasing rates in young adults.�Differences between the observed and predicted MLTC prevalence rates were noted, with lower-income and educational attainment groups possibly experiencing under-diagnosis, while higher-income and educated groups may be over-diagnosed. The study found that education and income levels influenced the risk of MLTC, with varying effects based on gender and age.�Women with lower education and household incomes had a higher risk, while in men, higher education and household income were associated with increased risk.�The research emphasizes the need for preventive policies for young adults and further studies on risk factors, healthcare costs, and health coverage policies to reduce inequalities
The Role and Symbolism of Water in Charles Perrault, Gustave Dor頡nd Juana De Ibarbourou: Comparative Literature in Spanish Language Teaching
Full text linkIn various stories from the oral tradition, we see water taking on different roles. A notable example is the role of water in Charles Perrault�s fairy tale �The fairies�, published in Tales of mother goose or stories of ancient times (1697). This work was given a Spanish edition, Tales of yesteryear (1986), which contains drawings by Gustave Dor�. In the drawing of �The fairies�, you can see the image of a young woman holding a huge pitcher under the tap of a natural spring of water that represents feminine pain and purity. In the 20th century, the Uruguayan writer and poet Juana de Ibarbourou used the theme of water extensively in her work, such as in the prose poetry of The fresh pitcher (1920) and in �Triptych�, a series of three poems from Dualism (1953). The aim is to carry out a comparative reading of a contrastive and qualitative nature between these three authors based on the idea of a �new comparatism� (Coutinho, 2016). Subsequently, the aim is to reflect on how this emerging new comparatism can be realised in Spanish language teaching in Brazilian schools through a �new humanism� (Coutinho, Palermo & Schmidt, 2021) in rural Latin American communities, such as Sopa, a rural community located in the Jequitinhonha Valley in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This new relationship established with comparative literature and its teaching can give new meaning to the relationships that young Brazilian readers have with foreign literature, as well as to the way teachers relate to this little-known literature in Brazil
Ethics of Responsibility and Intergenerational Justice
Full text linkContemporary ethics faces significant challenges due to the increasing intersection of science and morality, particularly regarding planetary responsibility and intergenerational justice. The ecological crisis must not be viewed merely as a byproduct of human actions, but as an urgent issue demanding a profound transformation in global behaviors. While technological progress has led to advancements, it has also introduced new risks, highlighting the need for a reexamination of ethical foundations. Hans Jonas\u27 proposal, with his ethics of responsibility, offers an essential philosophical framework, advocating for the responsibility of current generations for the long-term consequences of their actions on the environment and future generations. The concept of intergenerational justice, understood as justice between generations, discussed in the works of Hans Jonas and John Rawls, is intrinsically linked to the common good and is one of the central principles of Pope Francis\u27 Laudato Si\u27 encyclical. The encyclical aims to balance technological progress with the ethical responsibility of protecting humanity and all living beings on planet Earth. Pope Francis emphasizes that the real challenge lies not in rejecting progress, but in mitigating the risks that threaten human dignity and planetary sustainability. This article proposes a dialogue between Jonas\u27 thought and Pope Francis\u27 reflections, exploring how the ethics of responsibility can be applied to the contemporary ecological context. Furthermore, drawing from Jonas\u27 contributions, the article examines the relevance of Romano Guardini and Edith Brown Weiss\u27s theories in the development of intergenerational ethics, analyzing how their ideas on power and equity deepen the understanding of justice between generations. Thus, the study aims not only to provide a theoretical foundation for the ethics of responsibility and intergenerational justice, but also to highlight the urgency of reflections that offer both theoretical and practical solutions to address the ecological crisis, ensuring the sustainability and survival of humanity and the planet
Design, Simulation, and Real-Time Implementation of a DC Microgrid Powered by Renewable Hybrid Energy Sources
Full text linkWhen large amounts of renewable energy sources are integrated, DC microgrids face difficulties with voltage regulation, energy management, inertia control, and uncertainty management. Numerous approaches have been offered to address these difficulties, such as droop control, centralized control, distributed control, virtual inertia control, and uncertainty management algorithms. Despite these efforts, a comprehensive overview that offers a panoramic understanding of the existing techniques and forthcoming trends in controlling renewable energy-integrated DC microgrids has been lacking. This paper involves designing, simulating, and implementing a DC Microgrid based on hybrid renewable energy sources to achieve high efficiency and sustainability in energy systems. �The research focuses on integrating solar and wind energy sources with the design of an advanced energy management system that ensures network stability and reduces electrical losses. A comprehensive mathematical model was developed to study network dynamics and analyze its response to operating conditions, such as climate and load changes. High-precision numerical simulation techniques were adopted to analyze the performance and improve the compatibility between the network components to achieve maximum operational efficiency. The research includes designing and implementing a controller to manage the real-time dynamic balance between energy generation and consumption. Practical tests of the proposed system were conducted in realistic operating environments to study the network\u27s performance in multiple cases, such as peak loads and sudden outages
Deep Learning-based Severity Classification of Concrete Cracks using YOLOv8 for Structural Health Analysis
Full text linkCrack detection and severity classification are essential tasks in structural health monitoring, especially for critical civil infrastructure such as roads and bridges. Traditional methods rely heavily on manual inspection, which is time-consuming, costly, and prone to human error. This study introduces a computer vision approach using the YOLOv8n model to automatically classify concrete surface conditions into seven categories, ranging from "No Crack" to & quot;Very Large Crack & quot;. After augmenting and preprocessing the dataset, the model was trained over 10 epochs and achieved an accuracy of 97.1% and accuracy of 99.9% on the validation set, demonstrating strong classification performance on 53 samples. With a dataset containing over 11,501 images across six categories, the model displayed strong generalization and fast inference speeds reached 0.4ms per image. These results validate the YOLOv8 classifier�s capability for rapid and accurate infrastructure assessment and pave the way for scalable deployment on drones and mobile devices in real-time field scenarios
CFD Investigation of Turbulence Behaviour in Grooved Divergent Rocket Nozzles using 2 the k-? Model
Full text link�The adiabatic gas expansion in the divergent rocket area generally results in the generation of thrust 19 required for propulsion by providing an environment where the gas molecules speed rapidly out the nozzle 20 exit after traversing the nozzle area. This study investigates the impact of wall grooving in the divergent 21 section of rocket nozzles on turbulence characteristics and flow performance using Computational Fluid 22 Dynamics (CFD). Employing the Finite Volume Method (FVM) and the k� ? turbulence model in 23 ANSYS Fluent, the study compares a conventional nozzle and a grooved counterpart under identical 24 boundary conditions. Key parameters analyzed include Turbulent Kinetic Energy (TKE), Turbulent 25 Eddy Dissipation (TED), and velocity profiles. Results reveal that while the grooved nozzle slightly 26 reduces axial velocity, it significantly enhances turbulence dissipation and flow stability by suppressing 27 lateral velocity fluctuations. Enhanced TED and uniform TKE distribution suggest improved mixing 28 and thermal energy control, making grooved nozzles a promising modification for advanced propulsion 29 systems.
Multiple Contracts: The Case of Periodic Balloon Payments – Constant Installments
Full text linkThe practice of the game of chess leads to the development of skills related to memory, logic, concentration, rigor, strategy and the capacity for abstraction. In addition to the benefits observed on learning citizenship, by respecting the rules and others. Solving chess problems is an interesting variation for realizing intellectual development. The common way is to present problems on the chessboard or through diagrams. Here, we present a new method of solving chess problems based on a purely mathematical solution. Concretely, it is a question of solving a chess problem thanks to the solution of equations and the mathematical analysis. Thus with a basic knowledge of mathematics, generally of the secondary level, we can proceed to the resolution with a minimum of knowledge of chess, given that the resolution is done from the algebraic notation of the said problem. Here we advance definitions, properties and theorems.
Also we present here an example of a chess problem solved by the method