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  DEMOGRAPHIC DETERMINANTS AND CHALLENGES TO SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR MATERNITY IN BULGARIA

  The starting point of this study is the understanding of maternity as a condition related to the biological and social function of women for the reproduction of human race, performed by the mother with the birth and upbringing of children in early childhood and to acquire the ability for economically independent living alone or together - in the ... The starting point of this study is the understanding of maternity as a condition related to the biological and social function of women for the reproduction of human race, performed by the mother with the birth and upbringing of children in early childhood and to acquire the ability for economically independent living alone or together - in the family or the parents’ household. Placed on this basis, the issue of social protection in maternity becomes extremely relevant in the context of demographic and socio-economic challenges to the development of modern society. The study attempts to substantiate the thesis that the system of social payments for pregnancy, childbirth and child-rearing has unused potential to become a working tool of demographic policy with a significant contribution to improving the demographic profile of the Bulgarian population, in connection with which ideas are presented about the possibilities for their organisational development and improvement.

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  THE STATE OF E-GOVERNMENT AND DIGITAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES IN THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

  The present article focuses on the problems of e-government and digital administrative services on a European scale and in the Republic of Bulgaria in particular. This is a controversial topic, important for all economic and social processes. In the context of the evolving Covid-19 crisis, investing in new digital administrative services can ... The present article focuses on the problems of e-government and digital administrative services on a European scale and in the Republic of Bulgaria in particular. This is a controversial topic, important for all economic and social processes. In the context of the evolving Covid-19 crisis, investing in new digital administrative services can bring added value and significantly improve services provided to citizens and businesses. The study focuses mainly on the state of e-government and digital administrative services at a European level and in Bulgaria in particular, as the analyzed data cover the period from 2003 to 2020. As a result, some conclusions are formulated and a course of searching for opportunities to expand the policies towards developing individual components and systems, part of the e-government, to develop and change the administrative services provided, and to increase the efficiency of the services in the public sector is outlined.

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  SCHOOL PRINCIPALS – EDUCATIONAL LEADERS AND PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS

  The article studies the current changes in the functions and vision of the heads of educational institutions. The main management styles are analyzed. The professional and personal qualities modern school principals need to combine in order to successfully manage schools are outlined. The specifics and characteristics of school principals as ... The article studies the current changes in the functions and vision of the heads of educational institutions. The main management styles are analyzed. The professional and personal qualities modern school principals need to combine in order to successfully manage schools are outlined. The specifics and characteristics of school principals as professional managers and educational leaders are clarified. Specific emphasis is placed on managing governance processes, the status and position of school principals in the management hierarchy.