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- Written by Etzel Cardeña et al.
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This call, signed by 100 researchers from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, psychiatry, medicine, physics and other disciplines, was published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Neuroscience Research in January 2014.
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- Written by Dalibor Jurášek, Peter Marman
- Category: Studies
In our article, we briefly describe neurological studies of emotions in the brain and, basing on findings from several disciplines, outline a psychological concept of higher emotions which could become a part of a future integrative theory. We also list recommendations for research and practice.
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- Written by Dalibor Jurášek, Peter Marman
- Category: Studies
Abstract: In the last 20 years, advertising has become a mass phenomenon influencing the whole society. A complete explanation of its mechanism and effects, however, is not found in marketing textbooks.
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- Written by Dalibor Jurášek
- Category: Studies
In this article, we present several outlooks on the definition of human rights and describe different basic conceptions of human rights. We also deal with their normative nature and the basic questions of interpretation.
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- Written by Jozef Jurík
- Category: Studies
In this article, we point out the importance of procedural justice in the process of construction of social policy. The principle of procedural justice in its pure form is described by Rawls (1995), who is referring to Brian Barry. We distinguish perfect and imperfect procedural justice.
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- Written by Jozef Jurík
- Category: Studies
There are three basic principles upon which modern social security systems are built upon: the principle of merit, the principle of equality and the principle of need. The Slovak social security system is separated into three main subsystems, each of which is for the most part based on one of these three principles.
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- Written by Jozef Jurík
- Category: Studies
In this article, we will explore to what extent the social state and its instruments (mainly in the Slovak social security system) influences the reproductive behavior of people in the context of their socio-economic status. We will base this comparison on rational choice theory and theory of consumer behavior.
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- Written by Jozef Jurík
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Abstract: In this article, we analyze the phenomenon of intergenerational transfer of poverty and welfare. We try to identify and describe the influences causing it. We also bilance the attempts at reducing the problem of poverty.
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- Written by Jozef Jurík
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In this article, we deal with the question to what extent the Slovak population is compatible with the work market and also what this compatibility will look like in the future. We explore this issue in global context, and thus try to predict the future development.
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- Written by Jozef Jurík
- Category: Studies
Since an effective pro-natality policy is considered too expensive, immigration is often put forward as a possible solution or co-solution of the unfavorable regressive structural development of the population (e. g. Vašečka, 2009; Vaňo et al., 2002).