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Through the fact that capitalize the resources and local products, and combines two activities, agriculture as main activity and the tourism as a complementary activity, the profitability of agrotourism activity is high, being a chance of alternative incomes for rural areas, especially for those from the mountain area. Practicing agrotourism ensures the sustainability of the rural area due to the fact that it follows the encouraging of the practice of traditional activities in rural communities, stopping land aban...

What Francis Poulenc means for today’s listener? Successful musician of the 20th century, having a huge success with the public, the French artist, who was brought up and created in a fascinating musical and cultural environment, and whose sources of inspiration, creative directions, genres, styles, concepts of creative thought impress both professionals and the general audience. If we access the official website dedicated to his personality, we are provided with an overall view on the huge documentation around Po...

It is presumed that a judgement that has come to legal force cannot be appealed and that such a judgment should be regarded as a final ruling in the case, however, under certain legal circumstances, called as newly disclosed circumstances, it is possible to restore criminal proceedings. When restoring criminal proceedings due to new circumstances, the right of individuals is guaranteed to the protection of a fair trial and a fair final ruling. The aim of the article is to investigate what circumstances can serve a...

Intercity bus communication is the most important component of local transportation in the Russian Federation. Over the past twenty years its importance in providing passenger transportation has increased immensely. The reason for this is the degradation of other means of transport and related infrastructure. Since 1990 the number of airports in Russia has decreased more than fourfold: from 1450 to 315, most of the closed airports served local transportation. Suburban rail service is unprofitable in most regions, ...

At different historical stages education played various roles in society. If initially it was understood as a way of transferring knowledge from one generation to another, then eventually its functions became more complicated. For a few centuries education was closely connected with economic factors, that is it was focused on economic needs of the states of Modern times. The 20th century with all evidence has shown a qualitatively new function of education – political. Certainly, the economic component continues t...

The article deals with the specificity of space model in the language world view of a religious person from the position of cognitive linguistic in light of anthropocentric approach. The study is based on the materials of canonical prayer texts from the Bible and modern prayers. As a type of text, a prayer embodies the essence of religion: relationship between the individual and God. It also reflects view points and values of religious society orientations in its concentrated form. Methodology of studying includes...

The permanent covering of a floor generally provides a wearing surface on top of a support structure, with shape, appearance and materials chosen mainly for architectural, structural and economical reasons. At the same time each flooring choice is unique, and it means and does a lot more than just supporting weight and offering surfaces to walk on. Modern floorings propose strategies and specialized solutions in order to recommend the perfect link between technology and customers. Flooring alternatives, from tradi...

The present paper outlines approaches to worldview researching language education in on-line environments and survey research that has been conducted to date. Is it worthwhile to use the Internet in Practical Philosophy of Language Education? How does Philosophy of Language Education use change in on-line environments? What are the best ways to incorporate e-mail or the World Wide Web into the classroom? We can use several approaches to learn and research about such issues. One is to talk to fellow lecturers and p...

Since the introduction of the negative nominal policy interest rates by the European Central Bank (ECB) in June 2014, there have been concerns about their impact on bank sector and hence on the financial stability. The prolonged global economic recovery, political uncertainty, low interest rates, and the changing regulatory landscape shape the environment for banks globally and influence their creditworthiness in recent years, with implications for banks’ earnings, profitability, and asset quality. The key objecti...

The goal of the paper is to evaluate the effects of budget policy aimed at improving the condition of public finances in selected countries of the euro area. Author focuses on countries that prior to the crisis had budget surpluses and low public debt (Ireland and Spain) but also on France and Germany that fulfilled treaty criterion on budget deficit and were close to fulfilling the public debt criterion. Aftermath of the 2008-2009 crisis in the case of public finances of the analyzed countries were varied in term...

The study "Art of Confession in «The Art of Conversation» by Ileana Vulpescu" is an application in Literature & Poetry, Romanian Literary Portraits field and women`s psychology in particular. For a writer, reality is important as a source of inspiration, but the most important aspect is the human investment the writer does in his work. Sanziana Hangan is a hypostasis of the writer who protests by writing against the communist obsessive decade. It analyses female feminine psychology during the existent communist pe...

Modeling of various systems is a primary task in numerous areas of science, technology and economy. There are a large number of models’definitions and classifications. The reason for this is intensive penetration of modeling into completely different areas: medicine, sociology, economics, technology, military industry, architecture, chemistry, and power engineering etc. (full-systemsimulation). In this case, the key goal is to construct a mathematical model of the system or object under study, that is, to represen...

The visual identity of airlines is important component of their business. This is emerging from intermediate service character of air transport which is not primary target of passengers and is significantly unified at the international level. Air transport as a service is intangible, processes and resources are very similar and thus greater emphasis must be placed on the visual identity of companies. The article describes the specifics of the marketing mix of airlines with emphasis on the fifth and sixth P - Peopl...

The watermark - as an inseparable element of antique paper and first form of proto-industrial logo - by virtue of its own meta-data repertoire regarding paper support since the 20th century, plays a fundamental role in heuristic investigation, imposing watermark studies among the auxiliary disciplines of history. Their study offered important information about the place and date of the production of a paper document with a low margin of error. This has led to an increasing use in the art history sector, in particu...

Business entities represent one of the main and an inseparable part of economy in each country. On a daily basis these entities face to problems that influence their structure, results and business activity too. In addition to that, new business entities have to face to problems associated with the starting of a new business itself, especially with funding for first months. The most important step in a life of a new business entity is to getting a startup funding. This paper focuses on an identification of structu...

The study is an analysis of the literature on the subject in the area of aspects of the transition of a young person from education to the labour market and the related implications for shaping the professional identity. The subject of reflection will also be the professional activity of young people, with particular emphasis on the dynamics and directions of changes on the labour market. A special role in preparing a young person for the transition process may and should be played by career counselling, which in ...

The article examines the characteristics of behavior in a conflict of students of various nationality backgrounds. The research goal is to reveal potential possibility of students’ conflict prevention in a multinational institution. The research objective is to elicit specific conflict behavior types adhered to the students of different nationalities. The article represents the results of an empirical study of the characteristics of behavior in the conflict of the students. The two nationalities that were viewed a...

The article is devoted to topical issues of application of the blended learning methodology for teaching foreign languages in a higher educational institution. According to the author, blended learning, mediated by network interaction using computers and the Internet, can be successful if the role of students and their autonomy is strengthened in the learning process, and the emphasis is shifted from teaching to training, from teacher to student. Based on conducted practical experience, comparative analysis and in...

Research which is presented in this paper mainly concentrates on “gated housing settlements” focusing on resident’s urban walking experiences. Today, in Turkey as well as in other countries round the globe, there is a rise and growing popularity in gated housing settlements. In many parts of the world, there are some differences and similarities when comparing them, but their main characteristics is that they are isolated from public urban spaces. They have extended walls around and gates with securities which res...

The purpose of the article is to answer the questions whether transport infrastructure in the EU countries is diverse and to what extent and whether the level of infrastructure development has changed over the years 2008-2015. A review of the literature on transport infrastructure in the EU countries and the impact of its state on the socio-economic development of the studied regions has been made. Due to its complexity, 10 indicators describing the condition of transport infrastructure in the EU countries were us...

The paper presents a new, developed by the author, concept of an artificial neural map, named COMSOM and inspired by classic SOM neural networks. The initial part of the article shows a general idea of COMSOM model and its structure, which includes two layers of artificial neurons: input layer (with typical task of distributing input values to data processing neurons) and basic layer containing usually a great number of processing elements, located inside a rectangular part of an XY plane, and able to move freely ...

The re-opening of criminal proceedings, where a judgment has already entered into force, due to newly discovered circumstances ensures the right of persons to a fair trial and a fair final judgment. Any person involved in criminal proceedings whose right or legitimate interests have been affected by specific criminal proceedings have a guaranteed right to lodge an application seeking the re-opening of criminal proceedings for the investigation of newly discovered circumstances. However, the initiation of such proc...

This work represents a theoretical analysis of a quite complex problem that involves economic activity process of an accommodation structure and the impact it has within the territory where implanted, trying to observe the effects they may generate on the local economy. A first step in the analysis of the economic effects that can have an accommodation unit on the local territorial system was an extensive literature review of some economical and geographical works. Also in achievement the work I used the analysis ...

Background: At the moment Internet technologies play a virtually primary role. The global network opens up a new social reality - a virtual space that becomes a platform for experiments with our self image. The Internet as a part of everyday activities contains a range of opportunities for personal development, but nature of human transformations depends on the choice of the Internet - activity, on conditions of this activity and, of course, on psychological characteristics of users. The study of the peculiarities...

In the modern world of extensive information exchanges, the media space has become an important component in the functioning of modern society. The author of this article applies a complex of philosophical, general scientific and special research methods and ensures the unity of socio-cultural, philosophical and axiological analysis of the media space. There are different approaches to defining the concept of media space, in particular, sociological, psychological, journalistic, socio-cultural, etc. The author arg...

The main aim of this article is the evaluation of the private-law regulation of the contract for services in the Polish law. The Polish Civil Code, on the grounds of the principle of the freedom of contracts, has regulated the basic types of the contracts for services as nominate contracts. Pursuant to Article 750 of the Civil Code, the provisions on the contract for mandate apply accordingly to the remaining contracts for services which have not been regulated by other provisions. Thus, it is necessary to establi...

In the recent years Russian sugar market has been undergoing considerable changes stipulated by the innovation development and national policy of the country focusing on food supply security and support of the domestic beet sugar production. The Russian sugar market has turned into export-dependent from import-dependent and deficit. The article analyses the place of the Russian Federation in the world sugar market in the context of import substitution and shows the Russian Federation as one of the biggest world su...

The paper focuses on the influence of medieval military architecture on the contemporary urban cultural landscape based on the example of the Polish area of Western Pomerania – a historical and geographic land located on the lower Oder. Analytical and statistical studies were carried out on the preserved resource of the medieval city walls. The aim was to determine the resource of military architecture in the areas of Western Pomerania, its valorisation and identify the role it plays in the cultural landscape of W...

The present study is referred to the necessity to provide a complex analysis of the language identity of British people in order to create the most influential and persuasive text based on the linguistic as well as extralinguistic factors involved in the process of the language identity formation together with the choice of speech strategies and tactics of their implementation that are able to have the most dramatic impact on British people and persuade them to perform some kind of actions. The relevance of this t...

The subject of the research relates to how the shame is developed in view of the human species, person’s socialization and the differentiation from other animals. Its purpose is also to identify the role of shame in the course of forming a person’s cultural system in the context of ontogenesis. Various definitions of shame are given and its distinction from fear and guilt is clarified. In addition, we discuss the origins of shame, the types of shame and the means to overcome it. We point out, that the early forms ...

The article is devoted to the analysis of the evolution of Soviet policy on enhancing industrial development in the context of social transformations led by the Communist Party. Authors introduce new periodization of industrial policy, give a brief analysis of its stages. The main goal of the study is to analyze the historical experience of the Soviet state in transformation and adjusting of industrial policy. The study is based modernization theory, as well as on the method of statistical and comparative analysis...

Music is a sensory marketing element. Retail image is formed by material, functional and psychological factors in physical environment showing how consumers identify the brand, price position and offered values. Retail atmosphere is closely related to the perception of psychological factors, which are retained in memory as brand symbolism and a pleasant atmosphere affects consumer’s loyalty. Music stimulates consumer’s response and behaviour in the retail environment. The effects of music are studied in terms of e...

In the modern scientific research, there are developments dealing with the problems of professional communication of the future professionals in the areas of teaching, law, economics, etc. However, not enough attention is paid to the problems related to professional communication of the social work specialists. In this respect, improvement of the training process suggests inclusion of the game as a training tool modelling in a suitable way the future professional environment. As the game unfolds, improved are the ...

The personnel recruitment system is one of the key mechanisms in the work of the personnel management department. The personnel department is responsible for the attraction and selection of individuals with the required working skills. Problems in the researched organisation are inadequacy of employees in a stressful environment and oftentimes unsuccessful personnel recruitment processes. Str?ss is among the key factors which influence the job efficiency of the personnel in the researched organisation. Some employ...

In the second half of 1918 the Middle East strategy of Germany was entirely connected to Georgia’s foreign policy after signing the agreement at Poti on May 28, 1918. It was already clear that unleashed aspirations (plan of Turan and strong desire of taking over the south Caucasus) of Ottoman Empire were to finish. Undoubtedly, Germany was against the invasion of the south Caucasus by Turkey. That’s why Germany demanded from Turkey to stop the further military expansion in Transcaucasia. They recommended Turkish i...

The role of basic education in reducing and combating poverty has been a topic of interest for many researchers in the field, becoming obvious that there is a strong relationship between basic education and poverty reduction. Incontestably, we could say, if this is true, the relationship between higher education and poverty reduction should be positive and much stronger, all the more so at the theoretical and empirical level we can speak of a consent on the fact that higher education is a key factor for generating...

Environmental Citizenship is a key factor in EU's growth strategy (Europe 2020) and its vision for Sustainable Development and Green and Circular economy. It is widely agreed that significant behavior change amongst both individuals and organizations is required in order to meet Europe’s sustainability objectives and climate change targets. While Europe has undoubtedly made progress in preserving and enhancing its rural ecosystems and semi-natural systems in certain rural areas, continued overall loss of natural c...

Damages and losses caused by floods have been on the rise in Upper Vardar River Basin (Polog Region) over the past few years. The entire river basin experiences dramatic variations in water flows over time, and the risk of floods is also exacerbated by the basin’s mountainous topography and land structure. Human factors are also at work. Changing land use and land cover – for example, through cultivation or construction in high-risk zones, rapid urbanization and heightened erosion from logging in forests – are alt...

The task of ensuring high-quality and high-quality education of children, regardless of their health status and opportunities, is set out in international, federal and regional normative legal documents. However, teachers themselves are not always ready for the manifestation of an adequate attitude and building interaction with children with special health opportunities. The relevance and necessity of the research of the stated problem is determined by the contradiction between the modern requirements for the natu...

This article considers the influence of Theodor Adorno's cultural and philosophical ideas on the concept of creativity of a fictional composer Adrian Leverkühn, presented in the novel “Doctor Faustus” by Thomas Mann. Based on the comparative analysis of the text of the novel “Doctor Faustus” and Adorno’s philosophical treatise “Philosophy of New Music”, as well as the reference to the history of the creation of the novel reflected in Th.Mann's diaries, in the author's commentary on the novel “Die Entstehung des Do...

The aim of the presented paper is to illuminate the current situation regarding assigning homework at secondary schools in the Czech Republic and to ascertain secondary school students’ attitudes to economics subjects homework. The importance of homework given from Economics as a subject at the selected secondary schools is discussed using the results from questionnaires completed by secondary school pupils (N=239) in the South Moravian region in the Czech Republic. The data analysis of the pilot study of 15 items...

This article defines the specificity of the concept of «food security in the region». The authors have analyzed the adequacy of the existing regulatory and legal provision of food security at the national and subnational levels. Based on the analysis were made conclusions about the absence of an unified system of criteria and indicators for assessing the level of food security. The necessity to develop an evaluation system is determined by the needs of managing food security at the regional level. The authors exam...

The questions of research and application of the creative heritage of L.Wittgenstein remain insufficiently studied. The report formulates the conditions for communication between the autonomous figures of the dream, including its subject. These conditions are necessary in the process of understanding and integrating the unconscious contents in the “my world”. The aim of this research is to create an analytic model for the functional structures of dream images, the logic of events and transformations. The hypothesi...

This article is a part of broader research on the rationalist attitude in architectural theory and practice. The subject of the following considerations is the notion of typological thinking. Raising of this subject aims to systematize knowledge (both rich historical and contemporary theory) and to draw attention to the issue of type and typology as a potential tool for shaping architectural form. Categorization, classification, identification, definition, and constriction are constructs engrained in human nature,...

The legal order of the EU increasingly influences the domestic law of the individual member states of this supranational organization. Labour law is not an exemption, while it is considered to be a relatively independent branch of law in the legal system of the Czech Republic and of the other EU member states. Many member states, including the Czech Republic, have codified this area of law, i.e. the legal relations established through dependent work and the respective co-dependent relations are dealt with by a sep...

The purpose of this article is to theoretically substantiate the project methodology for teaching students of medical specialties and its practical application at Russian lessons. At the Department of the Russian Language of the Medical Institute of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, students, together with teachers of the Russian Language Department, developed creative projects. The experiment was conducted in two groups of students. The first group used the project methodology in the classroom, and th...

One of the most important architectural theoreticians of the late Italian Renaissance Vincenzo Scamozzi drew an analogy between architect’s work and work of a geographer in his famous treatise “La idea dell’architettura universale” (1615). That analogy based on Strabo’s authority led Scamozzi to some reflections on importance of intensive examination of the territory by every architect. He considered an architect to be not only a natural scientist but a person who would be able to combine natural philosophy, mathe...

This report presents the continuation of our studies on the topic of nomadism in Northern Yakutia, which were conducted with the support of RFBR, project 17-11-14003. The previous work considered the influence of the Soviet state policy on the economy of reindeer herding. Our new work is focused on nomadism as a way of life which has its own intrinsic value. The ethno-cultural phenomenon of nomadic way of life in Yakutia has long been considered as one of the limiting factors of the development of the indigenous p...

It is common knowledge that intonation is not laid over a ready text. On the contrary, intonation forms and accompanies the text on the level of its birth in the speaker’s mind. As a result, intonation plays one of the fundamental roles in the process of transferring a thought into external speech. Intonation structure can highlight the semantic significance of textual elements and become a ranging mark in understanding the information structure of the text. Intonation functions by means of prosodic characteristic...

The purpose of this work is to analyze the psychopathological components that emerge from the self-portraits of Williams Utermonhler, contemporary painter suffering from Alzheimer's disease. This pathology usually begins in old age and has as main characteristic the progressive decline of the faculties of thought and of the logical-critical capacities. The painter, however, begins to have the first symptoms of the disease at a young age. The nine self-portraits are examined using a survey methodology specific to t...