In the second half of the twentieth century, the concept of indeterminacy in architecture emerged to address the realities of chance and change, with the megastructure representing a critical point of this ambition. As the aims of indeterminate architectural approaches align with current sustainable development goals, this study hypothesises this design concept as the basis for the sustainability of structures built within its framework. Through a case study of Spens, a socialist megastructure in Novi Sad, Serbia, the paper explores the potentials of megastructures in relation to requirements for more sustainable cities. Firstly, it evaluates Spens’ current social sustainability through focus group discussions analysing sense of community, place, and wellbeing. Findings demonstrate a clear recognition of Spens’ spatial qualities among users. Secondly, the paper examines the future environmental sustainability of Spens, focusing on strategies that enhance user wellbeing and urban life as a point of overlap between social and environmental sustainability, using the Green Space Factor (GSF) and Urban Greening Factor (UFG). Results reveal the significant yet underutilised potential for greening. The paper highlights the long-term societal value of such structures and strategies for leveraging their concepts for their sustainable adaptation rather than replacement amid ongoing retrofit or replacement debates.

In the second half of the twentieth century, the concept of indeterminacy in architecture emerged to address the realities of chance and change, with the megastructure representing a critical point of this ambition. As the aims of indeterminate architectural approaches align with current sustainable development goals, this study hypothesises this design concept as the basis for the sustainability of structures built within its framework. Through a case study of Spens, a socialist megastructure in Novi Sad, Serbia, the paper explores the potentials of megastructures in relation to requirements for more sustainable cities. Firstly, it evaluates Spens’ current social sustainability through focus group discussions analysing sense of community, place, and wellbeing. Findings demonstrate a clear recognition of Spens’ spatial qualities among users. Secondly, the paper examines the future environmental sustainability of Spens, focusing on strategies that enhance user wellbeing and urban life as a point of overlap between social and environmental sustainability, using the Green Space Factor (GSF) and Urban Greening Factor (UFG). Results reveal the significant yet underutilised potential for greening. The paper highlights the long-term societal value of such structures and strategies for leveraging their concepts for their sustainable adaptation rather than replacement amid ongoing retrofit or replace debates.

In this paper, the analysis was carried out for the purpose of understanding the process of development of theory by interpreting data gathered by empirical research so that we could determine the extent to which the grounded theory was objective and reliable, and what are the potential difficulties researcher may face in the application of this approach. Starting from the analysis of the basic sociological dichotomies theoryempiria, induction-deduction, quantitative and qualitative research we tried to recap the basic principles of grounded theory, putting the special emphasis on the problems of uncertainty in the process of grounded theory development and contextual causality of the theory, the theoretical sensitivity, time complexity, theoretical saturation, the question of consideration and evaluation of theory and research and researcher bias, and all in order to discover the cognitive potential of this methodological approach. Besides the analysis of reliability and objectivity of the grounded theory, the attention was also devoted to the possibilities of application of this research strategy to sociological research and its importance for sociology. The analysis showed that despite many shortcomings grounded theory is in all its varieties fruitful research strategy that should occupy the attention of sociologists.

Obrazovanje se kao društveni fenomen istorijski razvijalo kao humana kategorija, razvijajući ali i reprodukujući vrednosti i vrednosne sisteme u okviru društvenih i ekonomskih odnosa. Posmatrano kao značajna sila socijalne mobilnosti i demokratizacije društva, kroz obrazovanje se prelama i ekonomska dimenzija socijalnog sistema, što ukazuje na veliku ulogu obrazovanja u procesu klasne reprodukcije. Oslanjajući se na istraživački rad Džemsa Kolmana i Pjera Burdijea u oblasti obrazovanja pokušali smo da utvrdimo da li se parametri socijalne reprodukcije koji važe u zemljama Zapada, jednako manifestuju i u zemljama u razvoju kakva je na primer Srbija.

In contemporary urban development, the evolution of cities into sustainable, green, biophilic environments is fundamental for enhancing the well-being of residents. At the heart of this transformation lies the concept of green cities, which emphasizes the integration of eco-friendly technologies and practices while fostering community engagement and preserving cultural heritage. Depending on the theoretical orientation and the scientific perception regarding what green cities are, their definition also varies. For instance, the green city as “a city that is “in balance with nature”, where all forms of nature—from living organisms to their habitats—are highly significant components of the urban form and part of a green infrastructure”. Green cities could be seen as a metaphor for preserving existing nature while making it usable for urban residents. <!----> <!----> <!----> <!---->

This paper examines the effects of foreign direct investments (FDIs) on economic development and the transfer of knowledge and technology (technology spillover) in developing countries, specifically focusing on the Republic of Serbia. The analysis is based on a comparative review of EU countries and Serbia in terms of statistical data on R&D activities and patent applications. The study synthesises existing research and proposes a methodological framework for future empirical studies. Findings indicate that technology spillover - horizontal and vertical - has not yet reached the desired levels in Serbia. Despite the presence of FDIs, the anticipated improvements in domestic innovation and technological advancement remain limited. This study contributes to the literature by contextualising technology spillover in Serbia and identifying gaps in its realisation. It also provides a foundation for future research on the mechanisms by which FDIs influence domestic enterprise performance and national economic development. The paper offers insights for policymakers and business leaders seeking to maximise the FDI benefits. It suggests the need for strategic policies to enhance technology transfer, support domestic R&D, and foster stronger linkages between foreign investors and local firms to accelerate economic development.