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The Rights of the Child in Albania: A Comparative Analysis with European Legal Standards
Get PDFFollowing the political transition of the early 1990s, Albania adopted new laws drawing upon the institutional and legislative models of advanced democratic societies. In the beginning the rights of the child hadn’t any special protection by the Albanian law. In 2017, Albania for the first time adopted Law No. 18/2017 on the Rights and Protection of Children and Law No. 37/2017 Code of Criminal Justice for Children. These laws came as a result of Albania’s obligation due to the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child of 1989 and reflects the principles of this convention and other European Union directives on this area. Despite this significant legislative progress based on the main principle of best interest of the child and a child-friendly justice, the protection of children’s rights in Albania remains a multidimensional challenge. The protection of the rights of the child is not effective as far as annual reports on Albania from different international organizations continuously highlight a lot of persistent issues on the rights of the child, such as discrimination against ethnic minorities and children with disabilities, violence, exploitation, and hard work of children. At the same time, these reports and research studies underline that there are a lot of challenges in the implementation of the above-mentioned laws in practice. Through a descriptive and qualitative legal research method combined with a descriptive one this study analyses the Albanian legal framework on children’s rights, compares it with European acts, find legislative gaps and implementation issues presenting them in the form of some conclusions and giving some recommendations. The study concludes that Albania has made progress in alignment of legislation with European standards but still exist gaps and challenges for their implementation in practice
A Tapestry of the Senses: Imagery in Unwinding Self
Get PDFThis article explores the multi-faceted function of imagery in Susheel Kumar Sharma’s poetry collection, Unwinding Self (2020). Departing from a simplistic understanding of imagery as mere poetic ornamentation, this study posits that Sharma’s use of a complex array of visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and gustatory devices constitutes a core element of his thematic and philosophical inquiry. The imagery, far from being static, is dynamic and often contradictory, serving as a primary vehicle for the poet’s trenchant critique of modernity, his profound engagement with spiritual and existential questions, and his exploration of the human condition. Through the systematic juxtaposition of natural and urban landscapes, ancient mythological symbols and contemporary socio-political realities, and the tangible world of everyday objects with the abstract realm of human emotion, Sharma crafts a “kaleidoscopic scenario” that mirrors the complexity of the Unwinding Self. This analysis demonstrates how the poet’s arresting and often surprising imagery is essential to his project of healing and strengthening the reader by transforming “micro-concrete moments of conflicting life events, into a macro-cosmic experience.” Sharma’s meticulous sensory tapestry heightens reader attentiveness, deepening engagement with text and reality to fuse aesthetic and ethical purpose
International Migration from Northeastern Bangladesh: Socio-economic and Cultural Characteristics
Get PDFThis study attempts to assess the impact of international migration on the socio-economic status of rural households in the northeastern part of Bangladesh. The data has been collected from the Sylhet, Moulvibazar, and Habiganj districts. This study used a descriptive research design and found that international migration positively contributes to the development of rural households in Bangladesh. Their socio-economic indicators, such as household income, expenditure, land possession, nonproductive assets, housing status, water and sanitation facilities, and healthcare facilities, are improved in comparison to the same factors before migration. There is the impact of traditional cultural components such as folksong and folk rhyme on international migration. In other words, international migration contributes to the improvement of rural households’ socio-economic status in Bangladesh
Social Media Facilitating Teens' Performances in Visual Bullying
Get PDFThis study explores how social media facilitates visual bullying among Chinese teenagers, focusing on its manifestations, impacts, and preventive strategies. In-depth interviews with high school students—active users of multiple social media accounts who had experienced or witnessed visual bullying—were analyzed using thematic analysis on social facilitation and visual-metaphor bullying. Findings indicate that the features of networking, information exchange, and anonymity constitute the technical architecture and algorithmic logic of social media enabling performative bullying. Such practices manifest in three primary forms: defamatory, humorous, and stereotype-coding, often expressed through memes, group chats, hashtags, and anonymous accounts. Although frequently rationalized as “joking”, these behaviors reveal adolescents’ recognition of bullying and its adverse effects. Impacts include emotional scars, amplification through algorithmic spread, persistent harm from digital footprints, and symbolic attacks underestimated in severity. A critical gap of ‘awareness-leading-but-ability-lagging’ characterizes teens’ cyberbullying literacy, underscoring the need for interventions that move from operational competence to proactive critical curation, from abstract awareness to applied empathetic action, and from personal risk management to collective responsibility. The study concludes by emphasizing the importance of enhancing social media literacy to cultivate a safer digital environment both for and by teenagers in mitigating visual bullying
Reflection of Kashmiri Cultural Tapestry and Landscape in Agha Shahid Ali’s Poetry
Get PDFAgha Shahid Ali is a prominent figure in English poetry not only of Kashmir, India but also in Global literature. A kashmiri by birth and a resident of New Delhi, he completed his education in the United States of America. A celebrated poet and a beloved teacher, he is mostly remembered for his English ghazals. Ali is credited with popularizing English ghazals, a new form in English poetry. Ali was a native of Kashmir but in his later life, he has lived in the United States and even buried there. It was a time when Kashmir was in the grip of conflict, many times he wanted to come back but was not able to return because of the chaos in his beloved homeland. Feeling nostalgic about his days in Kashmir, he reflected his anguish, love and longing in his verses which have become immortal. His poems are a true reflection of Kashmiri cultural tapestry and landscape and for which he has received many awards and honours. His two poetry collections; In Memory of Begum Akhtar and The Country Without a Post Office are fine examples of his love and concern for his homeland, Kashmir and its people. Witnessing a period during was facing turmoil, he has written poems in these collections while keeping Kashmir’s conflict in the background. We can witness the pain and anguish of an individual living in exile while his people and his land are in tumultuous state. One thing which is common in Ali’s poetry is its resonance with nostalgia, longing, memory and most importantly the loss of home. This we can find in almost all his poems and this is the greatness of his writing. In our paper, we are trying to showcase the reflection of Kashmiri Cultural Tapestry and landscape in Agha Shahid Ali’s poetry
Politics of Illegal Migration and Its Impact on Socio-Economic and Politics of Assam
Get PDFMigration and illegal migration, a global phenomenon often associated with economic opportunity or forced displacement. Assam bounded by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Nagaland and Manipur to the east, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, and Bangladesh to the south, and West Bengal to the west, its geographical contiguity with a long 262 km almost open border with Bangladesh has historically made it a gateway for cross-border movements. Assam, a strategically vital state in India's northeastern part, has been historically shaped by waves of migration and illegal migration, mainly illegal migration changed the demographic, socio-economic, and political fabric, igniting decades of unrest and a persistent struggle for indigenous people’s identity of Assam. During British colonial rule, the British administration encouraged the migration of Bengali Muslim peasants into Assam’s fertile river valleys, especially the Brahmaputra Valley, to develop agriculture, this moves aided economic development and it also laid the foundation for demographic changes that would later fuel ethnic anxieties. The 1947 Partition of India changed Assam’s demography as Hindu refugees from East Pakistan crossed into the state. In 1971, the major influx happened at the time of Bangladesh Liberation War, when millions of Bengali Muslims and Hindus sought refuge in India specially in Assam but many of these refugees remained in Assam. Each wave reshaped population patterns, triggering political upheavals and ongoing friction over citizenship and rights but most importantly illegal immigration from East Pakistan and subsequently Bangladesh, has profoundly reshaped the state. Due to the undocumented huge influx from Bangladesh create concerns the indigenous communities of Assam have about been numerically, economically, and culturally marginalized in their own homeland and raised voices and protest against that influx. The issue was not just merely one of numbers but of identity, resource allocation, and political power
Digital Game-Based Learning and its Impact on Junior Secondary School Students’ Motivation in Basic Science in Gombe State, Nigeria
Get PDFDigital technology has significantly broadened educational prospects in science, with gamification emerging as a vital instrument. However, its full potential in advancing science education remains predominantly unexamined. This study examines the influence of digital game-based learning on the motivation of junior secondary school students in fundamental science in Gombe State, Nigeria. The study utilises a quasi-experimental methodology including 140 people. The experimental group utilised a 3D instructional digital game through Cospaces Edu, specifically tailored for designated themes within the junior secondary II fundamental science curriculum. The control group engaged in a tabletop game encompassing identical principles. Participants were randomly allocated to the treatment and control groups. Eight fundamental science educators submitted comprehensive studies regarding their pupils' motivation to comprehend scientific concepts. The research employed the validated Basic Science Students’ Motivation Questionnaire (BSSMQ, r = 0.91), which was administered following a six-week intervention period. Data were examined using descriptive analysis for research questions and the Mann-Whitney statistical test for hypotheses at a significance level of 0.05. Data from in-depth interviews were manually transcribed, analysed, and coded to discern patterns. The results indicated the superiority of the CoSpaces Edu application compared to conventional in-person activities. The main result is that incorporating digital games into fundamental science classes markedly increases students' motivation to comprehend scientific concepts compared to conventional tabletop games. This study emphasises the importance of technological integration in science education and stresses the need for varied instructional approaches
An Analysis of the Problems in Managing the "Guichuideng" IP and Thoughts on Optimization Strategies: A Case Study of the Transition from Online Literature to Film and Television Formats
Get PDF"Guichuideng" (《鬼吹灯》) is a series of cyber fantasy novels written by Chinese author TianxiaBachang (formerly known as Zhang Muye), first serialized in 2006 on the Tianya Forum and Qidian.com. This highly promising IP, which has garnered widespread support from capital, markets, and audiences alike, sharply reveals weaknesses in current copyright economics and IP operations. Despite its market potential, the path to managing such a prominent IP exposes significant gaps in handling copyrights, operational consistency, and long-term brand strategy. These challenges demonstrate that while the IP industry is growing, it still faces difficulties in creating sustainable value and maximizing the economic and cultural impact of such valuable intellectual properties
“FROM POPE TO POPESS” AS A METAPHOR FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: THE MOTIF OF POPESS JOHANNA IN FAIRY TALES
Get PDFThis study critically examines gender dynamics in fairy tales, with particular attention to the legend of Popess Johanna as a narrative vehicle for interrogating patriarchal structures. Through an analysis of The Fisherman and His Wife (KHM 19) from Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s Children’s and Household Tales (1812–1857), this investigation explores the concealment – and subsequent tragic unmasking – of gender identity within hierarchical power systems. The tale’s engagement with authority, identity, and societal expectations provides crucial insights into medieval gender constructs and their resonance in European literary traditions (Grimm & Grimm, 2015; Uther, 2011)
The Effectiveness of Reality Therapy on Depression and Self-efficacy in Mothers of Children with Down syndrome (Tehran)
Get PDFThis study examines the effectiveness of real-world therapy for depression and self-efficacy among mothers of children with Down syndrome. This applied quasi-experimental study utilized a pre-test and post-test design involving an experimental group receiving reality therapy training and a control group. The target population comprises all mothers of children with Down syndrome in Tehran. A total of 31 mothers who presented low scores for both depression and self-efficacy were selected through convenience sampling and cluster random sampling methods and then divided into two groups: 15 participants in the experimental group and 16 in the control group. The experimental group participated in seven 60-minute sessions of group reality therapy, whereas the control group received no intervention. The research employed the Beck Depression Inventory (1996) and Beck's Self-Esteem Scale (1978) as assessment tools. The research used a quasi-experimental design with a control group and pre- and post-tests. We used covariance analysis to interpret the data. Findings: The results revealed that participating in group reality therapy significantly improved self-efficacy scores while reducing depression levels among mothers in the experimental group.
Conclusion: Given that reality therapy fosters internal control within individuals and encourages them to actively pursue meaningful life changes, it promotes openness to change, which enhances overall vitality and hopefulness. Consequently, this approach can significantly improve self-efficacy and alleviate depression among mothers caring for children with Down syndrome.