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12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences
12IeCSHSS * 15-17 September 2026 * e-conference@centerprode.com
PARTNER INSTITUTIONS:
Faculty of Philosophy, South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Blagoevgrad, BULGARIA
Faculty of Business and Management, University of Ruse
“Angel Kanchev”, Ruse, BULGARIA
Albanian University, Tirana, ALBANIA
Kaye Academic College of Education, Beersheba, ISRAEL
e-Conference Discussion (15-17 September 2026)
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001: Artificial Intelligence, authorship and transparency: The European regulatory framework and the emerging model of human–AI intellectual collaboration
Vladimir Chukov & Tatyana Petkova
002: Human value and responsibility in the age of AI: Decision-making, creation, and emotional connection
Chien-Ju Chen
003: Teachers under pressure: Resilience, professional burnout, and organizational support
Maria Okoutsidou
004: The Republican ideal and its political evolution: The United States at 250 (1776–2026)
Tatyana Petkova
005: Concepts of “peace” and “war” in Medieval Islam
Vladimir Chukov
006: A study on the potential role of Muslim women entrepreneurs in the environmental and healthy food sectors
Amani Cetin
007: When misbehavior speaks: Psychological meanings of childhood misconduct and adult response
Chien-Ju Chen
008: Optimal integration and inclusion of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Secondary Education: A meta-analysis of approaches, programs, and interventions
Doron Algrabli
009: Psychological meanings of support and misunderstanding in depression
Chien-Ju Chen
010: Intermediate consciousness: Understanding the emotional-cognitive disconnection in digital-physical transitions
Hila Shalit
011: Cooking a revolution: Twelve leadership strategies of Mizrahi women in Israeli Hebrew fiction
Sarit Yativ
012: Health and safety in the Israeli construction industry: Evidence of recommendations of the Israeli Scaffolding Standard Revision IS 1139
Guy Avitan
013: Philosophical counseling as a tool for personal and professional realization: Purposes, benefits and challenges
Konstantinos Zoupas
014: Logic at a crossroads and the fate of a book: “Traditional Logic and its Materialistic Grounding” by Dimitar Mihalchev
Silviya Kristeva
015: Love, duty, and a lost childhood: Psychological experiences of parentified young caregivers
Chien-Ju Chen
016: On the moral status of computational connectome simulation
Marek Dobeš
017: The impact of multi-modal mind-body intervention programs on behavioral change toward an active and healthy lifestyle
Shuly Darmon
018: Integration of kinesthetic-visual stimuli in instruction and the improvement of attention and knowledge retention among students with ADHD: A systematic meta-analysis
Shani Paikov Vaturi
019: The teacher’s role in the early detection and prevention of social isolation among Primary School children
Maria Okoutsidou
020: The relationship between real-world contextual mathematics instruction and student motivation and achievement in secondary education: A systematic meta-analysis
Ayat Habib Alla
021: The trauma we could not name: Psychological legacies of political violence across generations
Chien-Ju Chen
022: Public-private-social partnerships as regional growth engines in Arab minority communities in Israel: A systematic review and meta-synthesis
Bassam Said Ahmet
023: The Zionist philosopher Ze'ev Jabotinsky and the idea of the “social contract”
Daniel Galily
001: Artificial Intelligence, authorship and transparency: The European regulatory framework and the emerging model of human–AI intellectual collaboration
Vladimir Chukov (PhD)
University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”, Faculty of Business and Management, European Studies Department, Ruse, BULGARIA
ORCID: 0000-0002-4544-3708
Tatyana Petkova (PhD)
South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Philosophical and Political Sciences, Blagoevgrad, BULGARIA
ORCID: 0000-0003-4567-8635
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: The rapid development of generative artificial intelligence challenges established concepts of authorship, responsibility and human intellectual agency. This article examines these questions through the European regulatory framework, particularly the transparency requirements of Article 50 of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, and subsequently develops a philosophical analysis of human–AI intellectual collaboration. It argues that transparency concerning AI participation should be distinguished from the attribution of authorship and that normative responsibility does not determine the ontological status of artificial intelligence. Drawing on phenomenology, particularly Husserl’s epoché and the problem of intersubjectivity, the article questions the premature reduction of AI to the category of a mere tool while equally rejecting the unsupported attribution of consciousness to contemporary systems. It proposes that human–AI dialogue constitutes an emerging philosophical object requiring distinction between intellectual participation, consciousness, authorship and responsibility.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, authorship, consciousness, phenomenology, human–AI collaboration.
002: Human value and responsibility in the age of AI: Decision-making, creation, and emotional connection
Chien-Ju Chen (MA)
Hsuan Chuang University, College of Social Sciences, Department of Applied Psychology, Hsinchu City, TAIWAN
ORCID: 0009-0009-3207-039X
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: As artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday life, the boundary between human agency and machine capability is becoming increasingly blurred. This study examines how people understand human value and responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence. The research object was a Taiwan Public Television Service public educational program that first screened the Finnish documentary Who Made You? and then held a post-screening forum. The forum was analyzed through qualitative textual analysis and coding. Results showed that, first, algorithmic systems were portrayed as socially embedded and potentially biased; second, human–robot relations raised questions of rights, intimacy, consent, and moral responsibility; and third, creative AI was framed less as a substitute for human creators than as a collaborative tool dependent on human intention. Conclusion. Public discussions of AI do more than assess technological performance; they also renegotiate what counts as human agency when machines participate in communication, decision-making, and cultural production.
Keywords: human–AI relations, ethical responsibility, emotional connection.
003: Teachers under pressure: Resilience, professional burnout, and organizational support
Maria Okoutsidou (PhD)
South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology, Blagoevgrad, BULGARIA
ORCID: 0000-0002-1534-782X
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: Teacher burnout develops gradually when professional demands exceed the resources teachers have to manage them. Based on the Job Demands–Resources model, continuous pressure, unclear roles, limited autonomy, and insufficient support can lead to stress, fatigue, psychosomatic symptoms, and reduced motivation. Professional recognition can protect teachers, especially when they feel respected, fairly treated, supported, and included in their school community. At the same time, economic and working conditions influence their resilience. Access to adequate resources, supportive institutions, and psychological support helps teachers remain engaged and cope with daily challenges. However, wider social and political crises, such as war, displacement, poverty, and instability, may increase teachers ’ responsibilities and make them more vulnerable to burnout. Therefore, preventing burnout requires more than individual coping strategies. Educational policies should reduce excessive demands and strengthen school infrastructure, support services, professional development, fairness, autonomy, safety, and collaboration.
Keywords: teacher burnout, Job Demands–Resources model, professional recognition, teacher resilience, psychological support, working conditions, educational policy, school support, teacher well-being, professional development, psychosomatic symptoms, social crises.
004: The Republican ideal and its political evolution: The United States at 250 (1776–2026)
Tatyana Petkova (PhD)
South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Philosophical and Political Sciences, Blagoevgrad, BULGARIA
ORCID: 0000-0003-4567-8635
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: This paper examines the evolution of the republican ideal in the United States over the 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. It explores how the principles articulated by the Founding Fathers-including popular sovereignty, limited government, constitutionalism, separation of powers, and civic virtue—have been preserved, reinterpreted, and challenged throughout American political development. The study traces the transformation of the republic from its eighteenth-century philosophical foundations to its contemporary institutional and political realities, highlighting major constitutional amendments, the expansion of democratic participation, the growing role of political parties, the increasing influence of the presidency, and the impact of globalization and digital communication on democratic governance. By combining historical and comparative political analysis, the paper evaluates the extent to which the original republican vision continues to shape American political institutions while adapting to changing domestic and international environments. The article concludes that the resilience of the American republic lies in its constitutional continuity and its capacity for political adaptation without abandoning its founding principles.
Keywords: Republicanism, United States, constitutionalism, political evolution, American political thought.
005: Concepts of “peace” and “war” in Medieval Islam
Vladimir Chukov (PhD)
University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”, Faculty of Business and Management, European Studies Department, Ruse, BULGARIA
ORCID: 0000-0002-4544-3708
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: The concepts of “peace” and “war” in Islam are part of complex Sharia casuistry. Although the leading criteria for their understanding were established during the era when the primary and subsidiary sources of Islamic law were formed—the 7th and 8th centuries—numerous wars within Dar al-Islam (the House of Islam) enriched practice to the point that opposing and entirely contradictory interpretations emerged. This is not solely a matter of discrepancies and contradictions between individual legal-dogmatic schools. The further commentators distance themselves from the idealistic foundational basis, the more modern deviation transforms into “authentic” Sharia and into the motivation of the specific center of power.
Keywords: peace, war, sharia, Islam, Quran.
006: A study on the potential role of Muslim women entrepreneurs in the environmental and healthy food sectors
Amani Cetin (MA)
University of Tlemcen, Faculty of Plant Genetics, Tlemcen, ALGERIA
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: Our study examines the bias and discrimination young women entrepreneurs face in male-dominated business environments in Muslim countries. The study uses both qualitative and quantitative data through questions “how gender, age, and religion intersect to affect women’s access to markets and legitimacy as entrepreneurs with their gender identity”. In this study we examine this dynamic through diabetic-friendly foods and reusable products such as coffee mugs as these sectors are comparatively “empty” of an entrenched male presence to argue whether women face less bias in healthy food and recycled products sectors since these fields are less male-dominated. The study contributes in gender studies on occupational discrimination and women’s financial role in Muslim countries.
Keywords: women studies, gender, entrepreneurship, discrimination, Turkey, ecology, health, economics, female finance.
007: When misbehavior speaks: Psychological meanings of childhood misconduct and adult response
Chien-Ju Chen (MA)
Hsuan Chuang University, College of Social Sciences, Department of Applied Psychology, Hsinchu City, TAIWAN
ORCID: 0009-0009-3207-039X
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: Childhood misbehavior is often judged before its motives are understood. This study examines how adults interpret such behavior and the conditions that shape it. The research object was a Taiwan Public Television Service public educational program that first screened the Estonian film The Sleeping Beast and then held a psychiatrist-led post-screening forum. The forum was analyzed through qualitative textual analysis and coding. Results showed that, first, misconduct was linked to fear of punishment, immediate gratification, and peer pressure rather than simple moral deficiency; second, neglect, rigid expectations, humiliating language, and emotionally distant adult–child relations were seen as intensifying secrecy and aggression; and third, participants stressed understanding motives and regulating adult emotions before correction. Conclusion. The forum reframed misbehavior as a developmental and relational signal, suggesting that children may be more able to reflect and seek help when adults remain calm, available, and willing to understand.
Keywords: childhood misbehavior, moral development, adult emotion regulation.
008: Optimal integration and inclusion of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Secondary Education: A meta-analysis of approaches, programs, and interventions
Doron Algrabli (PhD Candidate)
Adam Mickiewicz University, Department of Educational Studies, Poznan, POLAND
ORCID: 0009-0006-0650-6362
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive meta-analysis of the global research literature on the integration and inclusion of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in secondary education settings. A total of 68 studies published between 2010 and 2024 were reviewed from leading databases (PsycINFO, ERIC, PubMed, Scopus), all meeting rigorous inclusion criteria. The analysis examined three core dimensions: (a) pedagogical approaches and inclusion models; (b) structured intervention programs within classroom environments; and (c) key factors predictive of inclusion success. Findings indicate that optimal inclusion depends on the convergence of structured support, targeted teacher training, and proactive environmental modifications. A significant effect size (d = 0.74) was found in favor of Full Inclusion with Support models compared to partial pull-out models. The discussion proposes an evidence-based applied framework for adapting inclusion practices for students with ASD in upper-secondary education in Israel and internationally.
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, inclusion, mainstreaming, secondary education, meta-analysis, special education, UDL, peer-mediated interventions, transition planning.
009: Psychological meanings of support and misunderstanding in depression
Chien-Ju Chen (MA)
Hsuan Chuang University, College of Social Sciences, Department of Applied Psychology, Hsinchu City, TAIWAN
ORCID: 0009-0009-3207-039X
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: Depression is often met with advice to think positively, try harder, or recover quickly, responses that may deepen guilt and isolation. This study examines how people with emotional distress and those around them understand responses to depression. The research object was a Taiwan Public Television Service public educational program that screened the Dutch documentary Between Life and Death and then held a psychiatrist-led post-screening forum. The forum was analyzed through qualitative textual analysis and coding. Results showed that, first, depression was often misunderstood as a matter of attitude or effort; second, unsolicited advice and pressure to improve were described as heightening self-blame and discouraging disclosure; and third, helpful support involved listening, asking what was needed, respecting individual differences, and connecting people with professional care. Conclusion. The forum framed support not as fixing depression, but as reducing judgment and creating space for distress to be expressed without pressure.
Keywords: depression, emotional support, help-seeking behavior.
010: Intermediate consciousness: Understanding the emotional-cognitive disconnection in digital-physical transitions
Hila Shalit (PhD Candidate)
Adam Mickiewicz University, Department of Educational Studies, Poznan, POLAND
ORCID: 0009-0006-3301-2085
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
Abstract: Digital technologies have produced unprecedented frequencies of transitions between screen-based and physical environments; yet, psychological theory has largely neglected the transitional state itself. This article introduces the concept of Intermediate Consciousness, defined as a transient mental state that emerges during shifts between digital and physical contexts and is characterized by a temporary reduction in the integration of conscious awareness, emotional experience, and bodily signals. The construct is proposed as a universal human phenomenon: individuals who commonly engage with digital media and subsequently return to physical environments experience a transitional state, with considerable implications for self-awareness, emotional availability, and the quality of interpersonal relationships. Drawing on presence theory, embodied cognition, cognitive load theory, flow theory, and research on event cognition, this paper presents a bidirectional model of digital–physical transitions. It introduces the Asymmetry Principle, which asserts that emotionally constricted patterns developed in digital environments readily transfer to physical life, whereas the emotional richness cultivated in physical settings does not transfer to digital spaces. Consistent with emerging empirical evidence on digital media’s effects on boredom tolerance, patience, and reward expectations, the Asymmetry Principle advances a cumulative directional mechanism through which repeated transitions may reshape emotional habits over time. The article discusses consequences for interpersonal functioning and self-awareness and outlines directions for future empirical research.
Keywords: intermediate consciousness, digital–physical transitions, emotional regulation, embodied cognition, interpersonal availability, self-awareness, asymmetry principle.
011: Cooking a revolution: Twelve leadership strategies of Mizrahi women in Israeli Hebrew fiction
Sarit Yativ (PhD Candidate)
Adam Mickiewicz University, Department of Educational Studies, Poznan, POLAND
ORCID: 0009-0004-8822-1875
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: This article presents the main findings of a doctoral dissertation that explores how Mizrahi women are portrayed as leaders in three Israeli Hebrew novels: “Love of the Sultan” by Sara Aharoni, “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” by Sarit Yishai-Levi, and “The Voice of Our Steps” by Ronit Matalon. The study uses approaches from Mizrahi feminist theory, postcolonial studies, and leadershipas-practice to conduct qualitative textual analysis and identify twelve leadership strategies used by the novels’ main characters as they face challenges related to ethnicity, gender, and social status in Israeli society. The argument is that these strategies—including redefining the home as a place of authority, using strategic silence, and developing flexible professional identities—form a unique set of leadership practices among Mizrahi women that have often been overlooked by Western models. The article also suggests how these literary examples can be included in Israeli school and university curricula through culturally responsive and critical teaching.
Keywords: Mizrahi feminism, women’s leadership, Israeli Hebrew literature, intersectionality, culturally responsive pedagogy, leadership as practice, critical pedagogy.
012: Health and safety in the Israeli construction industry: Evidence of recommendations of the Israeli Scaffolding Standard Revision IS 1139
Guy Avitan (Research Student)
South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Faculty of Economics, Department of Management, Blagoevgrad, BULGARIA
ORCID: 0009-0001-8344-498X
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: In this research, we study the impact of the January 2019 revision of the Israeli Scaffolding Standard IS 1139 Part 1 on occupational safety in the construction sector in Israel. IIOSH inspection data (2010-2022), fatality and international benchmarks are used to examine the trends in scaffolding-related fatalities, deficiency rates, and compliance before and after the reform. The evidence shows that scaffolding accidents account for 23-25% of construction fatalities in 2015-2016. Since IS 1139 was implemented in stages from January 2018 to July 2019, with a wood-scaffold ban and full enforcement, deficiency rates have declined. However, the construction fatality rate in Israel is still 11.2 per 100,000 workers, which is significantly higher than the OECD average of approximately 2 per 100,000. We find that regulatory reform, while necessary, is not sufficient on its own and must be complemented by enforcement, professional licensing, and a culture of compliance. The effect of policy on labor inspectorates and the construction industry is discussed.
Keywords: scaffolding safety, IS 1139, Israeli construction, regulatory reform, occupational safety, fatality rate, standards compliance, fall protection.
013: Philosophical counseling as a tool for personal and professional realization: Purposes, benefits and challenges
Konstantinos Zoupas (PhD Candidate)
South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Philosophical and Political Sciences, Blagoevgrad, BULGARIA
ORCID: 0009-0006-9997-8122
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
Abstract: Philosophical guidance plays an important role in the professional and personal sphere of man as well as a more general important field of research in modern society. This article identifies philosophical guidance as a tool for supporting individuals who seek inner balance and pursue professional and personal development. Specifically, the principles of philosophical guidance are analyzed and the benefits that arise from its application in personal and professional situations are explored. The results obtained from the study highlight the positive effect of philosophical guidance on enhancing self-awareness, ethical decision-making and the inclusion of values in professional life. Finally, suggestions are made for the future application of philosophical guidance as a tool for promoting the personal and professional development of individuals.
Keywords: philosophical guidance, professional fulfillment, personal development, ethics, self-awareness, values.
014: Logic at a crossroads and the fate of a book: “Traditional Logic and its Materialistic Grounding” by Dimitar Mihalchev
Silviya Kristeva (PhD)
South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Philosophical and Political Sciences, Blagoevgrad, BULGARIA
ORCID: 0000-0003-1848-6515
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: This article examines the dramatic appearance of Dimitar Mihalchev’s last monograph on Bulgarian philosophical stage in the 50s of the 20th century and then the manuscript disappears for forty years. In this monograph Mihalchev defends his vision of logic from the standpoint of Remkean philosophy despite the prevailing doctrine of dialectical materialism. Michalchev’s philosophical work is dedicated to the rise of academic philosophy in Bulgaria in the 20th century. He is the founder of the first Bulgarian philosophical school. The article traces the reasons of Mihalchev to accept Remkeanism as a philosophy of the given. Mihalchev’s achievements in logic are considered, especially in the theory of judgment and the introduction of relations as independent logical objects.
Keywords: history of logic, Bulgarian logic, Bulgarian philosophy, judgment, relation.
015: Love, duty, and a lost childhood: Psychological experiences of parentified young caregivers
Chien-Ju Chen (MA)
Hsuan Chuang University, College of Social Sciences, Department of Applied Psychology, Hsinchu City, TAIWAN
ORCID: 0009-0009-3207-039X
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: Children who assume sustained caregiving roles may appear mature while losing time, autonomy, and space to develop. This study examines how young family caregivers understand responsibility, sacrifice, and support. The research object was a Taiwan Public Television Service public educational program combining a psychiatrist-led forum with a segment from the Japanese documentary Young Carers: A Silent Cry for Help. The forum was analyzed through qualitative textual analysis and coding. Results showed that, first, caregiving disrupted schooling, friendships, career planning, and emotional well-being; second, love, guilt, and filial piety—a core Confucian value in Chinese culture—made it difficult to refuse care or seek help; and third, participants distinguished caring from caregiving labor and called for trusted school, social-work, and long-term-care support. Conclusion. Parentification was framed not as admirable maturity alone, but as a developmental burden. Protecting young caregivers requires preserving their right to rest, choose, and remain children.
Keywords: parentification, filial piety, caregiver burden.
016: On the moral status of computational connectome simulation
Marek Dobeš (Research Student)
Slovak Academy of Sciences, Center for Social and Psychological Sciences, Košice, SLOVAK REPUBLIC
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: In March 2026, Eon Systems demonstrated the first embodied whole-brain emulation of adult Drosophila melanogaster: the FlyWire connectome driving a physics-simulated body in MuJoCo, closing the perception-action loop without reinforcement learning. Mouse and human emulation have been announced as the next targets. In parallel, the strongest current review of invertebrate pain evidence (Gibbons, Crump, Barrett, Sarlak, Birch & Chittka, Advances in Insect Physiology 2022) places adult Diptera in the highest evidential category, and a recent connectomic study of ascending nociceptive pathways concludes that adult Drosophila meets several core criteria used to define pain. The question of whether an emulated animal can suffer has therefore stopped being speculative. What it lacks is a criterion. Our proposal is that the criteria already exist, in two mature literatures that have never been applied to the same object: the behavioural and neural criteria developed for animal sentience (Birch's eight-criterion framework), and the theory-derived measures developed for artificial systems (the indicator properties of Butlin et al., and integrated information theory). Applied to the Drosophila simulation, these frameworks return opposite verdicts. The indicator approach adopts computational functionalism as a working hypothesis and leaves the question open. IIT is explicitly anti-functionalist: IIT 4.0 holds that simulated units in a computer program are not maximally irreducible, so the emulation would be a zombie however it behaves. This matters because IIT has already been applied empirically to this organism — Leung, Cohen, van Swinderen and Tsuchiya (PLOS Computational Biology 2021) showed that integrated information structures in the fly brain collapse under isoflurane anaesthesia. The same theory that tracks conscious arousal in the biological fly denies it to the emulation. We aim to make that disagreement precise rather than abstract, using the actual architecture of the simulation as the test object: which sensory channels are present, where nociceptive processing sits anatomically (peripherally and in the ventral nerve cord, outside the brain connectome currently used), and whether the absence of synaptic plasticity forecloses criteria such as motivational trade-offs by construction. We suggest that these gaps are closing rather than stable — the ventral nerve cord connectomes exist, and plasticity is being added — which is a reason to settle the criteria now rather than later.
Keywords: simulation, suffering, moral.
017: The impact of multi-modal mind-body intervention programs on behavioral change toward an active and healthy lifestyle
Shuly Darmon (PhD Candidate)
Adam Mickiewicz University, Department of Educational Studies, Poznan, POLAND
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: Background: Promoting active and healthy lifestyles remains one of the defining challenges of contemporary public health. Emerging theoretical and empirical work suggests that multi-modal mind-body programs combining reflective self-regulation, mindfulness-based meditation, guided imagery, and potentially gamma-wave neurophysiological protocols may produce synergistic behavioral effects through complementary mechanisms. No prior meta-analysis has synthesized this integrated evidence base. Objective: To systematically identify, evaluate, and meta-analytically synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of multi-modal mind-body interventions for behavioral change toward active and healthy lifestyles, and to characterize the mechanisms and moderators that explain variation in effect magnitude. Methods: Five major databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science) were searched from inception through March 2024, supplemented by manual and grey literature searches. Eligible studies employed randomized or quasi-experimental designs with comparator conditions and quantifiable health behavior outcomes. Random-effects models computed pooled Cohen's d. Heterogeneity was assessed via I² and Cochran's Q. Publication bias was examined using funnel plots, Egger's test, and trim-and-fill. Results: Twenty studies meeting all eligibility criteria were included (total N = 3,093; range: 35–500). Studies represented four clusters: mindfulness-based meditation (k = 7, n = 703), reflective self-regulation (k = 3, n = 680), guided imagery (k = 5, n = 1,094), and multi-modal integrative programs (k = 5, n = 576). The pooled random-effects effect size was Cohen's d = 0.51 (95% CI [0.40, 0.62], p < .001). Heterogeneity was moderate (I² = 54.3%). Interventions exceeding eight weeks yielded significantly larger effects (d = 0.60 vs. d = 0.41). The guided imagery cluster produced the largest pooled effect (d = 0.58), anchored by Functional Imagery Training (Solbrig et al., 2018), with post-intervention weight loss continuing to grow at 12-month follow-up. No significant publication bias was detected. Conclusion: Multi-modal mind-body interventions produce moderate-to-large, clinically meaningful improvements in behavioral change toward active and healthy lifestyles. Guided imagery programs - particularly Functional Imagery Training - show the most durable effects; mindfulness programs show particular value for behavioral maintenance; and reflective self-regulation tools are most effective when structured around goal-planning and obstacle management. Gamma-wave entrainment has no current behavioral health trial evidence, but the mechanistic rationale and adjacent neurophysiological evidence support dedicated investigation as a potential amplifier component. A comprehensive integrated program design framework is proposed.
Keywords: meta-analysis, behavioral change, mindfulness, meditation, reflection, guided imagery, Functional Imagery Training, gamma waves, healthy lifestyle, mind-body intervention, health promotion, physical activity, self-regulation, ACT.
018: Integration of kinesthetic-visual stimuli in instruction and the improvement of attention and knowledge retention among students with ADHD: A systematic meta-analysis
Shani Paikov Vaturi (Research Student)
University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SLOVENIA
ORCID: 0009-0003-7847-4978
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: Background and Objectives: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects an estimated 7.2% of school-age children worldwide and constitutes one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental conditions encountered in elementary school settings. Despite a growing body of research on multi-sensory instructional approaches, the distinct contribution of kinesthetic-visual channel integration to attention regulation and knowledge retention in this population has not been systematically quantified. This meta-analysis addresses that gap. Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we conducted a comprehensive search of four major databases (ERIC, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science), yielding 63 eligible experimental and quasi-experimental studies published between 2000 and 2024 (N = 4,812 participants, ages 6–12). Random-effects models were employed to compute Hedges' g effect sizes, and moderator analyses examined grade level, intervention duration, channel combination, ADHD subtype, and teacher training. Results: The pooled effect size across all outcomes was g = 0.71 (95% CI [0.63, 0.79], p < .001, I² = 62%), indicating a moderate-to-large benefit of kinesthetic-visual instruction over unimodal control conditions. Immediate knowledge retention yielded the largest effect (g = 0.81), while delayed retention at four or more weeks remained robust (g = 0.72), suggesting durable encoding benefits. Moderator analyses revealed significantly larger effects for early elementary grades (1–3), interventions exceeding 16 weeks, and classrooms in which teachers received structured multi-sensory instructional training. Conclusions: Kinesthetic-visual integration constitutes a pedagogically sound and empirically supported approach for improving both attentional engagement and long-term knowledge retention in elementary students with ADHD. Implications for differentiated instructional design, teacher pre-service preparation, and inclusive education policy are discussed.
Keywords: ADHD, kinesthetic instruction, visual learning, multi-sensory teaching, knowledge retention, attention, meta-analysis, elementary education, differentiated instruction, special education.
019: The teacher’s role in the early detection and prevention of social isolation among Primary School children
Maria Okoutsidou (PhD)
South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology, Blagoevgrad, BULGARIA
ORCID: 0000-0002-1534-782X
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: Social isolation in primary school is more than simply being alone. It includes both the personal feeling of loneliness and the experience of being left out by classmates. Over time, this can influence children’s emotional well-being, participation in school life, and social development. Schools therefore need practical and consistent ways to help pupils build secure relationships and feel that they belong. Interventions may include peer-support groups, mentoring, friendship activities, stress-management sessions, and stronger cooperation with families and the community. These actions should be adapted to pupils’ needs while keeping their core aims clear. This study seeks to identify effective ways of addressing social isolation in primary schools and to explore which school practices can strengthen inclusion and pupils’ sense of belonging.
Keywords: social isolation, primary education, inclusion, sense of belonging, peer support, teacher collaboration, social-emotional learning, school-based interventions.
020: The relationship between real-world contextual mathematics instruction and student motivation and achievement in secondary education: A systematic meta-analysis
Ayat Habib Alla (Research Student)
Gaia College, Jerusallem, ISRAEL
ORCID: 0000-0003-0028-8974
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: This meta-analysis systematically examines the relationship between contextual, real-world mathematics instruction and student motivation and academic achievement in secondary education (grades 6–12). Drawing on 38 empirical studies published between 2002 and 2024, spanning diverse national and cultural contexts, the analysis synthesizes evidence regarding the effectiveness of Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) frameworks, problem-based contextual learning, and daily-life anchored instruction relative to conventional abstract pedagogy. Weighted mean effect sizes were computed across motivational outcomes (interest, self-efficacy, engagement) and cognitive outcomes (procedural accuracy, conceptual understanding, transfer). Overall results indicate a moderate-to-large positive effect of contextual instruction on both motivation (d = 0.68, 95% CI [0.54, 0.82]) and achievement (d = 0.61, 95% CI [0.48, 0.74]). Moderation analyses reveal that effect magnitudes are amplified among students from minority or linguistically diverse backgrounds, with effect sizes approaching d = 0.81 for achievement outcomes in studies involving Arabic-speaking populations in Israel. Primary research findings from a classroom intervention study involving 92 tenth-grade students (Habib Allah, 2024) are integrated as a case-level contribution, illustrating the operationalization of contextual percentage instruction within a nature-based pedagogical framework. Implications for curriculum design, teacher education, and equity-oriented mathematics reform are discussed.
Keywords: contextual mathematics instruction, Realistic Mathematics Education (RME), secondary mathematics, motivation, academic achievement, real-world learning, meta-analysis, Arabic-speaking students.
021: The trauma we could not name: Psychological legacies of political violence across generations
Chien-Ju Chen (MA)
Hsuan Chuang University, College of Social Sciences, Department of Applied Psychology, Hsinchu City, TAIWAN
ORCID: 0009-0009-3207-039X
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: Political violence may continue within families long after repression has ended. This study examines how descendants of political prisoners understand and carry trauma across generations. The research object was a Taiwan Public Television Service public educational program that screened a documentary on a Holocaust survivor family across three generations and then held a psychiatrist-led post-screening forum with descendants of Taiwan’s White Terror victims and a trauma researcher. The forum was analyzed through qualitative textual analysis and coding. Results showed that, first, silence and pressure to remain strong limited emotional expression; second, insecurity, dissociation, hypervigilance, and outsider feelings appeared in family life and relationships; and third, naming the trauma and sharing previously unspeakable experiences created possibilities for recognition and help-seeking. Conclusion. Intergenerational political trauma persists through emotions, relationships, and everyday practices, while healing requires language, acknowledgment, and spaces where descendants can speak without being forced to forgive, forget, or remain close.
Keywords: intergenerational trauma, political violence, emotional expression.
022: Egyptian politics in the 21st century
Bassam Said Ahmet (Research Student)
Gaia College, Jerusallem, ISRAEL
ORCID: 0009-0008-4437-1432
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: Background and novelty: Public-Private-Social Partnerships (PPSPs) extend conventional PPPs by embedding a structurally equal social partner with explicit equity accountability. No unified meta-synthesis exists for PPSP governance in Arab minority communities in Israel, a context combining documented structural disadvantage, an employment zone deficit, and a historically entrenched absence of Jewish-Arab inter-municipal cooperation. Aims: The paper has three aims: (1) to synthesize governance, implementation, and equity outcome evidence for PPSP economic development in Arab communities; (2) to identify the governance mechanisms most predictive of positive outcomes; and (3) to derive and validate a conceptual model applicable to ongoing initiatives. Methodology: A PRISMA-Equity compliant systematic search across five databases and Israeli grey-literature repositories was used (163 records identified; 84 included; MMAT quality assessment). Thematic synthesis (Thomas & Harden, 2008) generated six cross-cutting themes. Main results: Six themes emerged: structural planning barriers (5–12-year timelines); Pressman-Wildavsky implementation gaps; systematic enclave risk; rational Jewish-Arab trust deficits requiring deliberate trust architecture; a credit-exclusion-to-crime nexus that formal employment breaks; and a healthcare center-periphery divide intersecting with a qualified Arab workforce without local positions. A three-mechanism conceptual model (trust architecture, local linkage design, implementation specificity) is derived and retrospectively validated against two documented Israeli precedents of employment-zone development involving Arab communities, the Tefen industrial park in the Galilee and the Idan HaNegev zone adjacent to Rahat, whose patterns of partial success are consistent with the model’s predictions.
Keywords: public-private-social partnership, Arab minority development, regional growth engine, implementation gap, inter-group trust.
023: The Zionist philosopher Ze'ev Jabotinsky and the idea of the “social contract”
Daniel Galily (PhD)
South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Philosophical and Political Sciences, Blagoevgrad, BULGARIA
ORCID: 0000-0001-9111-4502
12th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences: Conference Proceedings (pp. ---). Belgrade: Center for Open Access in Science.
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Abstract: The article deals with the political, social, and economic thought of Ze'ev Jabotinsky, as expressed in his 1938 article “Introduction to Economic Theory,” and examines its connection to the theories of the social contract. Jabotinsky sought to present an alternative to Marxism, adopting part of Marx’s historical method while rejecting his economic and social conclusions. At the heart of his view are two central human drives – “necessity”, which expresses the need for survival and basic existence, and “play”, which expresses man’s aspiration to expand the sphere of his life, his abilities and his control. From this view, Jabotinsky describes every person as a “king” who seeks to expand the sphere of his kingdom. The article compares this view to the social contract views of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Like Hobbes, Jabotinsky sees the state as a necessary means of preventing anarchy and conflict between people, but like Locke, he emphasizes individual freedom and independence. Hence his support for the “minimum state,” which intervenes in citizens’ lives only when necessary, and for a democracy based not only on majority decision but also on consent, compromise, and respect for minority rights. In economic terms, this view supports protecting private property and opposes sweeping restrictions on private ownership of the means of production. The article therefore presents Jabotinsky’s doctrine as a liberal, individualistic view in which the state’s central role is to regulate relations between people while preserving individual freedom to the greatest extent possible.
Keywords: Ze'ev Jabotinsky, Israel Studies, Political Science, The Social contract.
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#1 COAS Editorial Office, Belgrade, SERBIA 15 September 2026, 00:00 AM (GMT+01:00): Start of the Conference Dear participants of the COAS e-Conference, we would like to announce that the 11th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (12IeCSHSS) starts now (15 September 2026, 00:00 Belgrade, -01:00 BST), as it is scheduled. During the e-Conference (15-17 September), all participants are enabled to send PPT and PDF presentations (regarding to his/her own abstract), and different kinds of comments, analyses, critics, etc. (regarding abstracts of the other participants). All these textual forms (micro-blogs) should be in maximum length of 150 words and will be reviewed by e-Conference moderators before posting. E-Conference Discussion Form should be send to e-conference@centerprode.com. Of course, posting textual forms is not obligatory, and it is on your choice. However, it is strongly recommended to post something during the conference days, because it is important from standpoint of the Clarivate Analytics' criteria for evaluating any conference proceedings and list it in Scopus and WoS. Examples of the COAS e-conference activities you can find and see them in case of previous COAS e-conference at https://centerprode.com/conferences/9IeCSHSS.html#041. Best regards from Belgrade. |
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