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Housing: The Most Neglected of Territorial Policies
Maria da Conceição Melo
This communication reflects on the relationship and impact of housing policies on territorial policies, particularly municipal territorial policies. Initially, it reviews legislation that regulates territorial management instruments (TMI) to understand how sectoral housing policy flows into TMIs and how it integrates with municipal territorial strategy. This reflection is cross-referenced with identifying various levels of responsibility and competence for defining and implementing public housing policies. Until now, housing policy has been considered a central government prerogative, leaving municipalities with executive and operational tasks without territorial dimension. The current legislative framework is then examined to understand the current situation and opportunities represented by work done under the "1º Direito" program for territorial and urban planning. To this end, two third-generation Municipal Master Plan were ana-lysed in terms of the housing component, and it was concluded that in both, the integration of housing into territorial policies is incipient in one and somewhat significant in the other. The preparation of Municipal Housing Charters, as defined in the Basic Law on Housing, are the appropriate instrument for integrating housing as a strategic axis of territorial pol-icy. Monitoring these Charters' implementation, their incorporation into PDMs, and evaluating existing housing measures implementation will be important. The century-long housing problem indicates a lack of critical evaluation of public policies. In this sense, the LBH's implementation, particularly in its monitoring component materialised in the Annual Housing Report, will be fundamental.
This communication reflects on the relationship and impact of housing policies on territorial policies, particularly municipal territorial policies. Initially, it reviews legislation that regulates territorial management instruments (TMI) to understand how sectoral housing policy flows into TMIs and how it integrates with municipal territorial strategy. This reflection is cross-referenced with identifying various levels of responsibility and competence for defining and implementing public housing policies. Until now, housing policy has been considered a central government prerogative, leaving municipalities with executive and operational tasks without territorial dimension. The current legislative framework is then examined to understand the current situation and opportunities represented by work done under the "1º Direito" program for territorial and urban planning. To this end, two third-generation Municipal Master Plan were ana-lysed in terms of the housing component, and it was concluded that in both, the integration of housing into territorial policies is incipient in one and somewhat significant in the other. The preparation of Municipal Housing Charters, as defined in the Basic Law on Housing, are the appropriate instrument for integrating housing as a strategic axis of territorial pol-icy. Monitoring these Charters' implementation, their incorporation into PDMs, and evaluating existing housing measures implementation will be important. The century-long housing problem indicates a lack of critical evaluation of public policies. In this sense, the LBH's implementation, particularly in its monitoring component materialised in the Annual Housing Report, will be fundamental.
Posted: 13 February 2025
Bad or Good? Proposal Towards a Quality Evaluation for Interventions on Built Heritage
Teodor Alexandra
Posted: 12 February 2025
The Role of The Bible and Theological Education in Preventing and Stopping Individualism and Extremism: Examining the Limited Help of Politics and Economics
Elisei Rusu
In a world increasingly defined by isolationist values and ideological extremism, the question of how to foster a sense of unity and shared purpose is pressing. Political policies and economic structures certainly influence societal well-being, but they often lack the moral and ethical frameworks needed to address issues like individualism and extremism at their core. The Bible and theological higher education, by contrast, offer an alternative approach, encouraging community-centered values, critical engagement with belief systems, and an ethos of compassion. Through this essay the author explores the unique role of the Bible and theological higher education in counteracting the spread of individualism and extremism, while also examining why political and economic measures may provide limited assistance in achieving these ends.
In a world increasingly defined by isolationist values and ideological extremism, the question of how to foster a sense of unity and shared purpose is pressing. Political policies and economic structures certainly influence societal well-being, but they often lack the moral and ethical frameworks needed to address issues like individualism and extremism at their core. The Bible and theological higher education, by contrast, offer an alternative approach, encouraging community-centered values, critical engagement with belief systems, and an ethos of compassion. Through this essay the author explores the unique role of the Bible and theological higher education in counteracting the spread of individualism and extremism, while also examining why political and economic measures may provide limited assistance in achieving these ends.
Posted: 11 February 2025
The Face, the Body, and Virtual Showcases: The Tyranny of Social Media over Personal Image
Henrique Mata de Vasconcelos
Posted: 11 February 2025
Social-Economic Correlates of Drug Use in Bucharest-Ilfov Region
Paula-Ștefania Frusinoiu,
Cristian-Silviu Banacu,
Milica Georgescu,
Georgiana Ramona Dabija,
Ruxanda Iliescu
Posted: 11 February 2025
Reflections among Modern Physics, Philosophy and Theism
Paolo Di Sia
Posted: 11 February 2025
Reverse Geomancy: The Spatial Patterns Between Jimei Ancestral Halls and Their Surrounding Environment
Congjian Yin,
Jun Shan
Posted: 11 February 2025
Comparing the Impact of Traditional and Digital Teaching-Learning Materials on Class 6 Student Learning Outcomes: A Case Study from Little Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Prodeep Kumar Mondal
This case study investigates the comparative effectiveness of traditional and digital teaching-learning materials (TLM) on the academic performance of class 6 students of Ramakrishna Pur, Little Andaman. A total of 10 students were selected using the convenience sampling method and divided into two groups (A and B) 5 students taught using traditional TLM, and 5 students taught using digital TLM over two months. A pre-test was administered to assess the baseline knowledge, followed by a two-month instruction. After the teaching period, a post-test was conducted to examine and measure the learning outcomes. The findings indicate significant differences in learning outcomes between the two groups, highlighting the role of digital TLM in enhancing the student’s engagement and comprehension. The results are analyzed to determine the impact of the teaching medium on students' learning outcomes, with implications for future educational strategies in resource-limited and remote areas.
This case study investigates the comparative effectiveness of traditional and digital teaching-learning materials (TLM) on the academic performance of class 6 students of Ramakrishna Pur, Little Andaman. A total of 10 students were selected using the convenience sampling method and divided into two groups (A and B) 5 students taught using traditional TLM, and 5 students taught using digital TLM over two months. A pre-test was administered to assess the baseline knowledge, followed by a two-month instruction. After the teaching period, a post-test was conducted to examine and measure the learning outcomes. The findings indicate significant differences in learning outcomes between the two groups, highlighting the role of digital TLM in enhancing the student’s engagement and comprehension. The results are analyzed to determine the impact of the teaching medium on students' learning outcomes, with implications for future educational strategies in resource-limited and remote areas.
Posted: 10 February 2025
Suggestions Regarding the Orthodox Theological Education in the Universities from Romania
Dumitru Vanca
Posted: 10 February 2025
Cracking the Code of the Indus Valley Civilization: A Computational Approach to Lost Knowledge
Florian Neukart
Posted: 10 February 2025
Revolutionizing Teacher Education: Integrating Techno-Pedagogical Skills for 21st Century Classrooms: A Comprehensive Review
Prodeep Kumar Mondal
This review paper analyses the current status of techno-pedagogical skills in teacher education using 50 studies published between 2006 and 2024. The study shows how Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework is being applied in diverse education contexts. The review attracts attention to integrating technology, and pedagogy, and content knowledge of teacher education programs. The second part also explores the challenges and opportunity of developing these skills with pre-service and in-service teachers. The findings indicate that while techno-pedagogical skills are increasingly recognized as important for teaching and learning, adequate implementation and proficiency remain incomplete in various settings of educational intervention. Future research directions and suggestions for improving techno-pedagogical competencies in teacher education are provided.
This review paper analyses the current status of techno-pedagogical skills in teacher education using 50 studies published between 2006 and 2024. The study shows how Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework is being applied in diverse education contexts. The review attracts attention to integrating technology, and pedagogy, and content knowledge of teacher education programs. The second part also explores the challenges and opportunity of developing these skills with pre-service and in-service teachers. The findings indicate that while techno-pedagogical skills are increasingly recognized as important for teaching and learning, adequate implementation and proficiency remain incomplete in various settings of educational intervention. Future research directions and suggestions for improving techno-pedagogical competencies in teacher education are provided.
Posted: 10 February 2025
Adventist Education Values and Romanian Individualism
Mihai Stoicescu
Adventist Education Values and Romanian Individualism. Societies develop based on values adopted over time. The Enlightenment was the one that produced the change from collectivism to individualism, which marked the transition from agrarian to industrial societies. Individualistic values favored economic development, but they also brought with them a series of shortcomings. Although some studies place Romania among the specifically collectivist countries, some of the values that underlie the Romanian education system are typically individualistic. Like any education system, the Adventist one is based on a series of values. Its challenge in Romania is to have an answer to the shortcomings of individualism.
Adventist Education Values and Romanian Individualism. Societies develop based on values adopted over time. The Enlightenment was the one that produced the change from collectivism to individualism, which marked the transition from agrarian to industrial societies. Individualistic values favored economic development, but they also brought with them a series of shortcomings. Although some studies place Romania among the specifically collectivist countries, some of the values that underlie the Romanian education system are typically individualistic. Like any education system, the Adventist one is based on a series of values. Its challenge in Romania is to have an answer to the shortcomings of individualism.
Posted: 10 February 2025
Liar Sentence Mirroring Our Reasoning as Hegel’s Quasi-Speculative Sentence
Jae Lee
Posted: 08 February 2025
Peaceful Settlement of International As Well As Political And Religious Disputes
Gheorghe Buzescu
In the 76 years that have passed since the adoption of the United Nations Charter, the international society continues to face disputes and situations regarding interstate relations that it tries to resolve by peaceful means or, as the case may be, by resorting to force. Conflicts are an inevitable reality of relations between states, as inevitable as in the case of interpersonal relations. Often, states can pursue the same finality, but the ways of achieving the goal pursued or the claims that are raised differ, a factor that can lead to the arisal of conflicts.In the process of peaceful settlement, states enjoy full freedom of choosing the means of peaceful settlement, in such a way that they correspond to the characteristics of the dispute and ensure its resolution. Thus, the subjects of international law have a wide range of possibilities, starting from simple consultations and up to jurisdictional means. Peaceful settlement instruments can be used at any time, regardless of the order, but states have the obligation to act in good faith in order to find a solution to end the conflict.
In the 76 years that have passed since the adoption of the United Nations Charter, the international society continues to face disputes and situations regarding interstate relations that it tries to resolve by peaceful means or, as the case may be, by resorting to force. Conflicts are an inevitable reality of relations between states, as inevitable as in the case of interpersonal relations. Often, states can pursue the same finality, but the ways of achieving the goal pursued or the claims that are raised differ, a factor that can lead to the arisal of conflicts.In the process of peaceful settlement, states enjoy full freedom of choosing the means of peaceful settlement, in such a way that they correspond to the characteristics of the dispute and ensure its resolution. Thus, the subjects of international law have a wide range of possibilities, starting from simple consultations and up to jurisdictional means. Peaceful settlement instruments can be used at any time, regardless of the order, but states have the obligation to act in good faith in order to find a solution to end the conflict.
Posted: 07 February 2025
Ethical Implications of Using Artificial Intelligence in Education
Roxana Paraschiv
The paper discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) use in education. After presenting the concept of artificial intelligence, the paper details the numerous benefits of integrating AI into educational practices. The ability of computer systems to simulate human intelligence opens up significant opportunities for personalized learning, enhances the efficiency of instructors, provides rapid feedback to students, and much more. Using AI to perform various educational activities, whether in teaching or administration, involves employing algorithms trained on large datasets to automate different tasks. These tasks include grading, providing personalized feedback, predicting student behavior, selecting candidates in the admission process, and others. Despite their utility, these algorithms are often complex and not fully understood by the users, which presents certain challenges. In light of these challenges, the paper also addresses several ethical issues associated with AI in education, such as algorithmic transparency, privacy protection, algorithmic bias, and the digital divide. Various institutions and international organizations have responded to these concerns by developing guidelines to protect the beneficiaries of the educational system. However, implementing these guidelines in practical and effective ways remains a significant challenge. Moreover, the paper highlights the importance of continuous dialogue between educators, policymakers, and technologists to ensure that AI in education is used responsibly and ethically. It underscores the need for ongoing research and development to improve the transparency and fairness of AI systems and to bridge the digital gaps that may exacerbate educational inequalities.
The paper discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) use in education. After presenting the concept of artificial intelligence, the paper details the numerous benefits of integrating AI into educational practices. The ability of computer systems to simulate human intelligence opens up significant opportunities for personalized learning, enhances the efficiency of instructors, provides rapid feedback to students, and much more. Using AI to perform various educational activities, whether in teaching or administration, involves employing algorithms trained on large datasets to automate different tasks. These tasks include grading, providing personalized feedback, predicting student behavior, selecting candidates in the admission process, and others. Despite their utility, these algorithms are often complex and not fully understood by the users, which presents certain challenges. In light of these challenges, the paper also addresses several ethical issues associated with AI in education, such as algorithmic transparency, privacy protection, algorithmic bias, and the digital divide. Various institutions and international organizations have responded to these concerns by developing guidelines to protect the beneficiaries of the educational system. However, implementing these guidelines in practical and effective ways remains a significant challenge. Moreover, the paper highlights the importance of continuous dialogue between educators, policymakers, and technologists to ensure that AI in education is used responsibly and ethically. It underscores the need for ongoing research and development to improve the transparency and fairness of AI systems and to bridge the digital gaps that may exacerbate educational inequalities.
Posted: 07 February 2025
Education for the Future: Religion, Technology and Sustainability
Otilia Manta
Posted: 07 February 2025
The Importance of Human Rights Education in Developing Democratic Citizens
Ion Albulescu,
Ciprian Simut
Posted: 07 February 2025
Ground up Citizenship: Rooted Children
James PADILLA-DEBORST
Posted: 06 February 2025
Multisensory Museums, Hybrid Realities, Narration and Technological Innovation: A Discussion Around New Perspectives in Experience Design and Sense of Authenticity
Eva Pietroni
This paper focuses on the topic of multisensory museums, conceived as extended or hybrid realities where real and digital coexist to offer cognitive and emotional engaging experiences to the public and increase the sense of authenticity. Multisensory communication can increase accessibility, as it conveys the content through multiple perceptual channels, and it can solicit more inclusive, participatory, and creative audience engagement through the stimulation of emotions. A methodological approach to digitisation, communication strategies, interaction, creative storytelling, immersive technologies and accessibility issues are discussed in depth, in relation to novel museological practices. Machine learning and generative AI are opening new scenarios in management practices and decision-making processes, in data analyses and in natural language processing, and in the creation of customized content addressed to the audiences. A short overview about how these algorithms evolve and work is presented, considering challenges, threats, expectations and ethical implications they pose. Another topic is the sense of authenticity. How is it changing in today users? How phygital realities, storytelling and user experience design in museums can influence it? The paper will discuss these issues, presenting also some case studies, which have cultural, social, philosophical, and ethical implications, at a time when museums are redesigning their role in a society undergoing profound transformation.
This paper focuses on the topic of multisensory museums, conceived as extended or hybrid realities where real and digital coexist to offer cognitive and emotional engaging experiences to the public and increase the sense of authenticity. Multisensory communication can increase accessibility, as it conveys the content through multiple perceptual channels, and it can solicit more inclusive, participatory, and creative audience engagement through the stimulation of emotions. A methodological approach to digitisation, communication strategies, interaction, creative storytelling, immersive technologies and accessibility issues are discussed in depth, in relation to novel museological practices. Machine learning and generative AI are opening new scenarios in management practices and decision-making processes, in data analyses and in natural language processing, and in the creation of customized content addressed to the audiences. A short overview about how these algorithms evolve and work is presented, considering challenges, threats, expectations and ethical implications they pose. Another topic is the sense of authenticity. How is it changing in today users? How phygital realities, storytelling and user experience design in museums can influence it? The paper will discuss these issues, presenting also some case studies, which have cultural, social, philosophical, and ethical implications, at a time when museums are redesigning their role in a society undergoing profound transformation.
Posted: 06 February 2025
The Role of Conversion Narratives in the Social Dynamics of Evangelical Roma: A Qualitative Exploration
Rafael Nastase
Posted: 06 February 2025
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