Споделена устойчивост на Югоизточна Европа

Author(s): Todor Dotchev / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2023

The report presents a brief introduction and retrospective of the concept of „sustainability“ and the name „Southeastern Europe“ as well as the relationship between them. The potential external factors that can have an impact on achieving the goals of the foreign policy of the Republic of Bulgaria have been revealed. The contribution of Bulgaria to sustainability in South-Eastern Europe, results and possible prospects for the development of shared sustainability are indicated.

Модел за оценка на риска от извършване на шпионаж в организационната единица

Author(s): Anton Mihaylov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2023

The report examines a possible version of a model/matrix for assessing the risk of espionage in a given organization. Various factors are reported and risk weights are proposed. When applying the matrix, it is possible to facilitate the general assessment of the security risk of a given organization, and in particular to support the investigation of espionage under Art. 104 of the Criminal Code. The utility of the proposed possible model would also be high for information security officers in various organizational units, according to the Law for the Protection of Classified Information.

Манипулирането на информацията като оръжие

Author(s): Ivaylo Ignatov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2023

The article summarizes the results of a research on the sources on the Internet from which users are most often informed about what is happening around them. The main purpose of the research itself is to determine what is the presence of the official institutions of Bulgaria in the global network, to what extent their information sites are ranked in the leading positions in the results of search engines and the reasons for the obtained results. Some conclusions and proposals are made in relation to the possibility of creating certain attitudes in society through the use of search engines on the Internet for tendentious, manipulative and incomplete presentation of information.

Социалистическа модернизация: институциите и жизненият път

Author(s): Anelia Kassabova,Daniela Koleva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2023

„Нашият питомец спечели от Тото-2“. Из живота в Дом № 8 за деца и юноши с душевни недъзи в София

Author(s): Georgi Todorov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2023

The article examines the essence of (and life in) Home No. 8 for children and adolescents with mental disabilities in Sofia until the beginning of the 1960s. For this purpose, a microhistorical approach is used, based mainly on the documents from the archive of the home. Through a rare case of a pet who won the Toto 2, the daily life of the home for disabled children, the living conditions, the upbringing and education of the adolescents, and their participation in work activities and organized intertainment is presented. The question is raised about the reticenceof this type of institution in the period of socialism and the possibilities and ways of contact between them and the outside world.

Оздравителният детски лагер в България в периода на социализма

Author(s): Radina Ilieva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2023

The child health care system during the Socialist period is the subject of a number of recent in-depth studies by Bulgarian historians, sociologists and anthropologists. Based on extensive research and knowledge of the variety of children/student/pioneer camps during the second half of the 20th century, this article aims to draw attention to the health camp. Situated as an organisation and normative basis between “public health care” and “communist education”, the convalescent camp with its history and functions reveals unexplored ethnological fields related to the individual–society–Totalitarian State relationship. The systematized and analyzed archival documentation provides grounds to look for parallels, both between the different political regimes in Bulgaria and in the value-normative order.

Създаване и функциониране на първата институция за грижи за възрастни хора в Албания

Author(s): Inxhi Brisku / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2023

This article analyses the efforts for establishing and operating the first elders’ care institutionsin Albania during the monarchical regime of Ahmet Zogu and the fascist occupation. Based on archival documents, a detailed description is given of the Albanian authorities' efforts to found a care institution for the elderly, of the taxes collected for this purpose, of the negotiations between the central and the local institutions during the process, of the justifications encouraging the payments of those taxes made by the state representatives. In addition, a comparative analysis is offered of the main dimensions of social care with the social care conceptualized and provided by the Albanian state. The concept of social care is broader than that only for the elderly, but in this article, only social care for the elderly is considered. The basic concept of the Albanian state is that the main provider of elders’ social care is the family. Only a few individuals, who do not have families or stable incomes, should be taken care of by the state institutions and their care would be paid through special taxes.

ФОЛКЛОРНАТА БАЛАДА „ДЕВЕР И МЕЧКА СТРЪВНИЦА“ (Инвариантни идеи и митопоетична образност)

Author(s): Todor Mollov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 22/2023

The article deals with the problem of the invariant of the ballad’s folklore plot, in which a bear fights a bear. In the variants of the song, this happens during the return of the wedding to the bride, and after the victory the bridegroom takes her as his wife. The possibility of replacing the bridegroom with a son-in-law arises from the fact that in the mythoritual invariant they are most likely a pair of twin brothers, which encodes the dual nature of the shamanic-type priest (the division of “soul” and “body”). In such a case, the fight with a bear is localized at the point of transition through the celestial axis guarded by the constellation Ursa Major. After defeating the bridesmaid (the more active and dynamic “soul”), he can replace the passive “body” and take his bride. In general, the song is an echo of an ancient mythopoetic plot that describes a shamanic-type wedding priest with his magical (heavenly) choice.

Проблемите на медицината и здравеопазването в СССР след Втората световна война на страниците на съветската специализирана преса

Author(s): Vladimir Gamza / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2023

The article shows how the trends and problems in the development of medicine and health care in the former USSR in the post-war period are reflected in the specialized Soviet journals. The article analyzes how the following topics are considered in medical newspapers and magazines: the relationship between science and practical medicine, the use of innovative technologies for the treatment of various diseases, the features and principles of management of the healthcare system, the influence of political and ideological factors on the processes of decision-making in the field of medicine and health care, etc. The content, structure and specifics of some printed publications are examined in detail. Special attention is paid to the popular science journal “Zdorovye“ (Здоровье) - “Health“

Интервю на А. Касабова и К. Попова с д-р И. Панова – „Изоставените деца на България няма кой… едно време нямаше кой да се оплаква за тях, и ние бяхме техните родители“

Author(s): Anelia Kassabova,Kristina Popova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2023

Deschiderea patrimoniului către beneficiarii cu dizabilități cognitive. Studiu de caz - Muzeul Hărților din București

Author(s): Ioana Zamfir / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 1/2023

The theme of well-being and health through culture, heritage, and museums is already established in the European museum world, as evidenced by the fact that the International Council of Museums (ICOM)has proposed this theme as the objective for the year 2023. It is only natural, therefore, that at the national level, the subject generates discussions and interest. In this article, we aim to provide a case study regarding how this generous theme has been approached within acultural institution in Bucharest. A small museum, but one that aims to constantly evolve, the Maps Museum has initiated a project in order to explore the impact of heritage on individuals with cognitive disabilities. An insight into this endeavor might be useful for other small but enterprising museums, by showcasing the developmental journey of the idea as well as the challenges encountered.

O nouă reglementare - Statutul lucrătorului cultural profesionist

Author(s): Alis Vasile / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 1/2023

The paper presents a new regulation issued in Romania, in April 2023, regarding the Status of the professional cultural worker, following the E.U. and UNESCO recommendations on the matter of the precarity of artists and cultural workers activity; although not all the UNESCO recommendations are observed by the Romanian regulation, it represents a first step in supporting the independent cultural sector, namely professionals outside the „employee” legal framework, based on a regular „work contract”, offering tax reductions, right of fee negotiations and recognition of work experience. The paper also analyses the international recommendations in force, current national regulations on the status of the artist and the cultural worker, as well as data from recent research on the subject. A special section of the article refers to the present situation of specific occupations in the field of cultural heritage in Romania, indicating the potentially low impact of the new regulation in this particular sector, due to the current national institutional and legal context that favours the regular „work contract”.

Заключителна кръгла маса по проект „Социални и педагогически аспекти на проблема за употребата на психоактивни вещества“

Author(s): Toni Manasieva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 6/2023

Social Responsibility in the Public Sector – Opportunities and Prospects

Author(s): Kamelia Narleva,Marieta Stefanova / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2023

Social responsibility issues are of growing importance and top priority. Among the leading prerequisites for this are globalization, the role of knowledge, the role of information, cultural dialogue, the growing importance of social factors in governance, the role of public institutions, etc. Due to these considerations, the article presents a theoretical and empirical study of topical, controversial issues concerning the modern management concept of „social responsibility“ on the example of public institutions. Topics on the definitional definition of social responsibility are highlighted, and claims are proven through content analysis and a pilot empirical study on the aspects of its application in the public sector of the Republic of Bulgaria. In this regard, the aim of this publication is to justify the new role, opportunities and perspectives of the concept of social responsibility, as well as to explore aspects of its application on the example of public institutions in our country, in order to make their management more effective and prosperous.

Управление при бедствия в България: два случая на скорошни наводнения от юни 2023 г..

Author(s): Vanya Ivanova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2023

The article presents and analyses disaster management in Bulgaria with a focus on floods based on two recent examples in the town of Berkovitsa and the town of Etropole from June 2023. An overview is given of definitions, strategic documents, and legislation at the national and local level on disaster management mechanisms in particular floods and the key actors on the ground. The article discusses the idea, put forward by Lisa Irene Saban, that public administration can facilitate the possibility of mutual empowerment between structures ' above’ (state apparatus) and ‘below’ (volunteers, residents in general) through collaboration with active civil society associations during natural disasters. Based on the tracking of the two flood cases, the article traces the stages that characterize the management process: (1)preparing for a disaster before it occurs, (2) developing disaster response measures, and (3)relief and recovery after natural disasters occur.

Съвременни тенденции в покупателната способност на българското население

Author(s): Kostadinka Stanimirova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2024

Income and prices are a major economic factor by which the well-being of a country’s population can be determined. The relationship between these two factors is assessed through the “purchasing power” indicator. It is a set of the amount of a given type of commodity that can be purchased with the total average income of a person from a household, in a certain year, if the same is spent on that commodity. In order to follow the current trends in the purchasing power of the Bulgarian population, the article examines the products that have significant consumption. Using statistical methods, modern trends in the development of incomes and the purchasing power of bread and coal products are tracked. A development prognosis for the next two years has been made.

National Interests in the Context of Ensuring National Security

Author(s): Vugar Mammadzada Mahammadali,Eljan Ramiz / Language(s): English Issue: 1s/2024

In the article, the essence and content of national interests are revealed, its classification is presented, and information is given about the factors influencing the formation of national interests. At the same time, an analysis of the category of national interests, the influence of national values on its understanding, and concepts such as public and national interests were considered. It analyzes the genesis of Azerbaijan’s national interests, the stages of its development, the effectiveness of the country’s leadership’s policy in the sphere of its protection. Along with that, the reasons and consequences of incorrect identification of the national interests of Armenia are shown.

Problems and Perspectives for Social Entrepreneurship in Higher Education

Author(s): Milena Filipova,Olha Prokopenko,Igor Matyushenko,Olena Khanova,Olga Shirobokova,Ardian Durmishi / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

This article examines the problem of social entrepreneurship education in higher education. Along with traditional entrepreneurs, it is of particular importance to create social entrepreneurs through collaboration between academia, social enterprises and business. The development of social entrepreneurship in higher education institutions in Bulgaria faces a number of problems, as well as prospects for its development. The purpose of this article is to identify the problems and outline the prospects for social entrepreneurship in higher education in Bulgaria. By undertaking the necessary activities in the direction of increasing social awareness, sustainability and social responsibility, universities can train socially oriented entrepreneurs to contribute their knowledge and abilities to the development and well-being of our country. The main research methods involved in the development are content analysis, method of analysis and synthesis, method of observation, intuitive and systematic approach.

Гражданската отбрана – анахронизъм или екзистенциална потребност

Author(s): Dimo Ginev / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2s/2024

In the context of the deteriorating and explosive security environment, an attempt is made to justify the usefulness of building an efficient system for civil defence, through which the stability of the population and the state can be guaranteed in crises and military-political conflicts. The tasks defined in the second Protocol additional to the Geneva conventions are examined and they are related to the specific responsibilities in the Republic of Bulgaria. Finally, additional current tasks are proposed and three approaches to building the system in the country are underlined.

La promoción de justicia social a través de un testimonio: el caso de Juana Doña

Author(s): Ana Belén Álvarez / Language(s): Spanish Issue: 23/2023

Juana Doña describes her book Desde la noche y la niebla as a novel-testimony, but not an autobiographical one. This story about her life as a militant in the communist ranks, the Spanish Civil War, and her imprisonment mark the narrative evolution that transgresses any taboo imposed by Francisco Franco’s censorship. Doña relies on her memory and her present self-awareness to remember and decide, respectively, which events are related, and which are silenced; how actions are reaffirmed, and which information is omitted; and how the narrative pronoun changes according to her own life or the collective struggle. The book functions as an individual catharsis, both for the author and the readers. I propose to analyze the writing process of this book as a promotion of justice weapon, following Kimberly Nance’s theory about the ethical decisions made by the author of the testimony and inferring a new role for the reader as a timeless agent in social struggle.