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Socio-Economic Effects of Public Investments for Roma Inclusion in Kavarna

Socio-Economic Effects of Public Investments for Roma Inclusion in Kavarna

Author(s): Yva Alexandrova,Slavyanka Ivanova,Anna Ivanova / Language(s): English

The aim of the current report is to provide new data and insight on the social and economic effects of public investments in Roma communities from a human development perspective. Its objective is to establish the effects of a wide range of public investments made by Kavarna municipality in the mostly-Roma neighbourhood of Hadji Dimitar, between 2004 and 2014. The investment covered areas such as housing and infrastructure, healthcare, employment, income, poverty and social exclusion, justice and crime, and political participation. It reviews a range of indicators with the aim of establishing the effects of these investments on the social and economic development of the neighbourhood and its residents, both Roma and non-Roma. It also looks beyond the neighbourhood to provide a comparative perspective on a national level. The data presented here is derived from a variety of sources and covers a range of indicators. Every effort has been made to ensure the use of similar indicators and definitions as previous household surveys, notably the UNDP/FRA study, and the NSI, however, the results are not directly comparable due to the difference in survey methodologies, samples and scope. The data presented should be taken as an indication of trends and tendencies. The lack of concrete data on the initial investments, the inputs and relevant baseline indicators has also challenged the quantifying of the contribution of individual public investments. Different investments have had different impact on the development of the neighbourhood and reducing the distances with the Bulgarian residents. This impact has been established by looking at the results obtained from a specialised household survey conducted among 300 Roma and non-Roma households in the Hadji Dimitar quarter of Kavarna in 2015. The relevance and impact of these changes is analysed through comparison with the national averages for the whole population and the averages for Roma nationally. It is also measured against the investments to establish a positive correlation between the effect and the investment where such data exists.

Daily Life in Medieval Serbia

Daily Life in Medieval Serbia

Author(s): Marko Popović,Danica Popović,Smilja Marjanović-Dušanić / Language(s): English

Knjiga sabira rezultate dosadašnjih istraživanja svakodnevnog života u srednjovekovnoj Srbiji uz poređenje sa zemljama Zapadne Evrope, Vizantijom i teritorijama u njenom okruženju. U središtu pažnje autora je pojedinac, od vladara, plemića, preko gradskog i seoskog rabotnika, do vojnika i duhovnika i njihovog odnosa prema svetu i okruženju, navikama i verovanjima. Kroz celo delo prožimaju se politička, privredna i kulturna istorija što omogućava potpuniji uvid u jednu udaljenu epohu, često posmatranu kroz prizmu istorijskog sleda događaja.

Twenty Years After Dayton Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina Today?

Twenty Years After Dayton Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina Today?

Author(s): Lana Pašić / Language(s): English

Keywords: Bosnia and Hercegovina; Dayton Agreement; conflict resolution; diplomacy; interethnic conflict; Balkans

In 2015, Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) marked the 20-year anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement. Today, the legacy of this agreement still impacts local people’s lives, politics, economy, society and general outlook for the future. This book provides unique analysis of Bosnia’s evolution, in its historic and contemporary context- all enhanced by several personal accounts of the last two decades of peace in the country. Starting with a review of the early 1990s and the outbreak of the war, it then gives a brief overview of history of the Dayton Accords.

Monitoring Prison System Reform in Serbia 2012-2013 and Prison System in Serbia in 2011

Monitoring Prison System Reform in Serbia 2012-2013 and Prison System in Serbia in 2011

Author(s): Jelena Mirkov Subić,Ivan Kuzminović,Mara Živkov,Ljiljana Palibrk / Language(s): English

Eurasian integration. Russia's attempt at the economic unification of the Post-Soviet area.

Eurasian integration. Russia's attempt at the economic unification of the Post-Soviet area.

Author(s): Iwona Wiśniewska / Language(s): English

Keywords: Vladimir Putin;the Customs Union; post-soviet space;the Common Economic Space (CES);CIS;

In 2009, Vladimir Putin, the then Russian prime minister, gave impetus to the establishment of closer relations within what was then a still narrow group of three countries: Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus. Russia was determined in embarking on the implementation of the principles of the Customs Union among these three states and, since 2012, within the Common Economic Space as well. This process of integration is intended to bring about the introduction of ‘four freedoms’ in this area: the free movement of goods, services, capital and labour. From Moscow’s point of view, building up such integration structures is especially necessary in order to counteract the economic expansion of the European Union and China. It also feels it is important to take measures against the loosening of the bonds between the CIS countries and Russia. At the same time, close co-operation is expected to guarantee for Russia that the strong politico-economic influences in this area will be maintained. Despite the numerous limitations of the integration process, such as the small number of the participating states or limited progress in implementing the CES, this is still the most advanced integration programme in the region seen since the collapse of the USSR. Progress in putting the rules of the Customs Union into practice can be seen as a success for Moscow. In turn, the formation of the CES is still at an early stage, and it is difficult to determine at this point to what extent the three countries will harmonise their markets.

Construal and Linguistic Coding of Narrative Events

Construal and Linguistic Coding of Narrative Events

Author(s): Janusz Badio / Language(s): English

Keywords: Linguistic Coding; Narrative Events

The unique strength of the current work is the author's attempt to create his own framework for investigating construal, (…) drawing on a number of theoretical perspectives that have never before been brought together for this purpose. Thus, the empirical part of the monograph is deeply situated within the field of Second Language Acquisition, with its focus on the processing of language by L2 learners. (…) Since construal as such, the pivotal concept of the monograph, is a notion developed within Cognitive Linguistics, the major theoretical orientation of the book is quite obviously on theories developed within this field, (…). However, the author is not satisfied with such a narrow focus and expands his framework by connecting the concept of construal to the theoretical perspectives developed in other disciplines, such as philosophy, psycholinguistics, or cognitive psychology. An important and innovative approach to the notion of construal proposed in the volume is viewing attention, with its related concept of cognitive salience, as the most superordinate process in construal. This novel approach opens up exciting opportunities for future research projects, which will certainly be stimulated by the many excellent ideas and the sound and logical theoretical framework present in the current work.

Vocational interests of youth in Ecuador. Inventory of the Occupational Preferences of Youth

Vocational interests of youth in Ecuador. Inventory of the Occupational Preferences of Youth

Author(s): Mariusz Tomasz Wołońciej,Anna Paszkowska-Rogacz / Language(s): English

Keywords: Ecuador; Ecuadorian youth; career choice; questionnaire IPPJ; Latin American region; INVENTARIO DE PREFERENCIAS PROFESIONALES DE JÓVENES (IPPJ)

This methodologically sound psychometric tool has been handed to Ecuadorian psychologists and teachers as a guide in the career counselling field. The tool will have a significant impact on the democratization of youth, assisting them to make well-targeted choices when planning their education and career.The authors’ study may be viewed as pioneering work, due to its consideration of the significant cultural and geographic regional differentiation among graduates from the Pacific coast, the Andes, the Amazon rainforest and the Galapagos Islands.Reaching to the classics of literature on the subject (primarily Holland, Super, Prediger and Strong), the authors have performed a momentous work, which is the construction of a psychometric tool that will be helpful in diagnosing career interests in the entire population of Ecuadorian youth.Worth additional acknowledgement are the high reliability indicators of the career interests questionnaire conducted on a representative and large study group, as well as the defined psychometric accuracy of the scale.This publication makes a civilizational quantum leap in the education of Ecuadorian youth, guaranteeing them a career choice that corresponds to their interests and ambitions. This pioneering publication on the Polish and world markets confirms the fact that Polish psychologists have the capability to „export” the psychometric school of thought to the Latin American region, with all of the scientific, social and humanitarian consequences involved.

Along Ukraine's River. A Social and Environmental History of the Dnipro

Along Ukraine's River. A Social and Environmental History of the Dnipro

Author(s): Roman Adrian Cybriwsky / Language(s): English

Keywords: Dnieper River; Ukraine; Environmental conditions; Social life and customs;

The River Dnipro (formerly better known by the Russian name of Dnieper) is intimately linked to the history and identity of Ukraine. Cybriwsky discusses the history of the river, from when it was formed and its many uses and modifications by human agencies from ancient times to the present.From key vantage points along the river’s course—its source in western Russia, through Belarus and Ukraine, to the Black Sea—interesting stories shed light on past and present life in Ukraine. Scenes set along the river from Russian and Ukrainian literature are evoked, as well as musical compositions and works of art. Topics include the legacy of the region’s cultural ancestors as the Kyivan Rus, the period of Cossack dominion, the epic battles for the river’s bridges in World War II, the building of dams and huge reservoirs by the Soviet Union, and the crisis of Chornobyl (Chernobyl). The author argues that the Dnipro and the farmlands along it are Ukraine’s chief natural resources, and that the country's future depends on putting both to good use.Written without academic pretence in an informal style with dashes of humor, Along Ukraine's River is illustrated with original line drawings, maps, and photographs.

Value Creation 4.0. Marketing Products in the 21st Century

Value Creation 4.0. Marketing Products in the 21st Century

Author(s): Gábor Rekettye / Language(s): English

Keywords: Marketing; product; Value creation;4th industrial revolution;

This is a text book on marketing products in the 21st century which is marked by the 4th industrial revolution and digital age and value creation. This book is a marketing guide to the age of the fourth industrial revolution (‘Industry 4.0’). Rekettye draws attention to the situation which poses new challenges and risks for the whole of humanity. He takes an essentially practice-oriented approach. The book intends to highlight the importance of the topic, define its conceptual framework and present its practical applications. The book is therefore primarily recommended for practitioners. The topics of the book together with the supporting exhibits and cases – which also include international dimensions – provide information for them that can help increase their competitiveness. The book can also be very handy in higher education. Whole courses can be built on it, as the book comprises 4 parts and 14 chapters which can provide the basis for lectures. Each part is illustrated with cases, and some of the more than 30 exhibits could be used for the efficient processing of the material and for further reflection.The book includes global case contributions by Xiaoliang Fan, S. Gayathri, Shirshendu Ganguli, Rajashekharaiah Jagadeesh, Rita Lukács, Ismaila Ola Ogundega, Blessing Okpala, Árpád Papp-Váry, Ganes M. Pandya, Nilay J. Shah, Ratan Taparia, Tanya Tewari, Vasanthi Reena Williams, Bo Yang, Ahmet Murat Yetkin.

Images of Return: Banija and Kordun

Slike povratka: Banija i Kordun

Author(s): Vladimir Jurišić / Language(s): English,Croatian

Keywords: Banija; Kordun;Croatian War of Independence; Serb refugees from Banija and Kordun;

A man can be deprived of his house and land, he can lose money and health and homeland, but something will always remain to provide strength and will for a new start. But take away a man’s dignity and there will appear an emptiness that nothing can assuage, and it will fill him with disappointment and anxiety. Thus he will lose the last foot¬hold from which he has drawn the strength needed to overcome all the trials and tribulations, to stay and survive.

Mapping Digital Media Content. New Media Narrative Creation Practices

Картографиране на дигиталното медийно съдържание. Практики за създаване на нов медиен наратив

Author(s): Stella Konstantinova Angova,Svetla Tsankova,Martin Ossikovski,Mariya Nikolova,Ivan Valchanov,Maya Kolarova,Ivan Ruslanov,Georgi Minev,Antoniya Dimitrova / Language(s): Bulgarian

Keywords: digital content; online media; content mapping

Technological innovations have deeply changed the way media industry works. Cultural software’ has become increasingly popular and the number of information and knowledge-sharing tools and services has been constantly growing. Current studies see the resulting changes within the media ecosystem in this regard along various lines, e.g.: the influence of new technologies on society from a philosophical point of view; on the media sector and the ‘new newsroom’ in particular; the essential features of new media; the new types of journalism; the convergent culture; media and journalism education. The current study suggests that the introduction of cultural software in the field of media industry catalyses the creation and development of new forms of journalistic content. While leaving conventional media genre classifications aside, the authors consider these ‘new forms’ as distinct and specific textual, audio, pictorial, and/or video techniques for presenting journalistic production. Essentially, the study considers the use of such new forms to be a matter of technological innovations, media creativity, and innovative business models. By examining digital content across both desktop and mobile-based platforms of media organisations, the authors identify and analyse a variety of ‘hybrid’ and ‘genuine’ new content forms, thereby outlining the grounds of a prospective comprehensive new media content classification map.

№76 Mapping Statistics on Loss of Nationality in the EU: A New Online Database

№76 Mapping Statistics on Loss of Nationality in the EU: A New Online Database

Author(s): Ngo Chun Luk,Maarten Peter Vink / Language(s): English

Keywords: Loss of Nationality in the EU; EU Member States; data collection and data interpretation;

Statistics can provide a useful perspective when assessing the practical relevance of varying rules and practices on the involuntary loss of nationality across EU Member States. Yet while much progress has been made in the EU in recent years with regard to the collection of comparable and reliable information on the acquisition of nationality, statistics on the loss of nationality are hard to find and, where available, difficult to interpret.In this comparative report, the authors explore the landscape of existing statistical data on loss of nationality in the European Union. The report identifies challenges to the existing methods of data collection and data interpretation and introduces an online statistical database, bringing together all existing statistical data on loss of nationality in the EU.

№76 Europe’s most wanted? Recalibrating Trust in the European Arrest Warrant System

№76 Europe’s most wanted? Recalibrating Trust in the European Arrest Warrant System

Author(s): Nicholas Hernanz,Elspeth Guild,Sergio Carrera / Language(s): English

Keywords: European Arrest Warrant System; criminal justice regimes; Principle of proportionality; Principle of division of powers;

This paper assesses the uses and misuses in the application of the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) system in the European Union. It examines the main quantitative results of this extradition system achieved between 2005 and 2011 on the basis of the existing statistical knowledge on its implementation at EU official levels. The EAW has been anchored in a high level of ‘mutual trust’ between the participating states’ criminal justice regimes and authorities.

The Incomprehensible Flow of Roma Asylum-Seekers from the Czech Republic and Hungary to Canada

The Incomprehensible Flow of Roma Asylum-Seekers from the Czech Republic and Hungary to Canada

Author(s): Judit Tóth / Language(s): English

Keywords: Roma Asylum-Seekers; Czech Republic; Hungary; Canada;

This working paper analyses the flow of Roma migrants, in particular asylum-seekers, from the Czech Republic and Hungary to Canada in 1996–2010. Although the fate of the Roma is at the centre of events, statistics on asylum applications along with an interpretation of the history of migration issues, from the perspectives of both international relations and EU policy, illustrate the classical debate on state sovereignty versus universal or at least European solidarity. They reflect the debate on the binding human rights of fragile groups versus security preconditions and prejudices. This amalgam of migration, visa and asylum policies has affected the lives of Roma and their efforts to achieve equal treatment, integration and citizenship in their country of residence as well as their homeland.

The Smell of Red Bricks

The Smell of Red Bricks

Author(s): Chiya Parvizpur / Language(s): English

Keywords: literature; novel; Chia Parvizpur; "The Smell of Wet Bricks"; region; violence;

The Smell of Wet Bricks is a pioneering short novel in English by a Kurdish author. ”The smell of wet bricks” is a fresh voice from a region marked by violence and wars over a century. An author from Kurdistan in Iran, Parvizpur “craves to become the voice of a rich repository of powerful stories.” Excerpt: “His life was not empty of excitement; never did he have a monotonous life, and, even now that his body is lying in a corner there under a tree, never will he be immune from menace. Wanderer, nomad, homeless, or whatever you may call him will not make a change in his path, since he is an emperor. Nothing else matters to him except for his mission. He is in thorough possession of freedom and, equally, emancipated from any kind of blameworthiness.” … “The girl closes the notebook. She thinks about the day that she can go to Resho’s room to be exposed to his inspirations. She would smell the bricks of his room’s wall from which Resho detached its plasters to pour water on them. He loved the smell of wet bricks.”

Civil Society in Bulgaria: Between Social Entrepreneurship and State Capture

Civil Society in Bulgaria: Between Social Entrepreneurship and State Capture

Author(s): Todor Yalamov,Maria Doichinova / Language(s): English

This publication analyses the changes in the third sector during the 2010 – 2013 period and at the same time outlines the positive practices in the social entrepreneurship as well as the risks that reduce the chances for nongovernmental organisations to effectively impact the democracy and well-being of Bulgaria.

Nationalism and Non-Muslim Minorities in Turkey, 1915 - 1950

Nationalism and Non-Muslim Minorities in Turkey, 1915 - 1950

Author(s): Ayhan Aktar / Language(s): English

Keywords: non-Muslim minorities; Turkey;Armenian genocide;

Ayhan Aktar has been working on anti-minority policies in modern Turkey since 1991. In the Ottoman Empire’s final decade (in 1906), non-Muslims constituted 20% of the population; by 1927, they were reduced to 2.5% and, nowadays, they make up less than 0.02% of the population of Modern Turkey. Armenians were subjected to deportations (1915), Greeks were ‘exchanged’ (1922–1924) and Jews were forced to migrate abroad (after 1945). Like many other nation-states in the Near East, Turkey has been able to homogenize its population on religious grounds. This book is a collection of Aktar's articles about this transformation.Aktar criticises nationalist historiographies and argues "For instance, a scholar conducting research on the Jewish community during the republican period could easily come to the conclusion that only Jews were discriminated against by the Turkish state. However, this is only partially true! All non-Muslim minorities were discriminated against and their stories cannot be understood unless the Turkish state and its policies are placed at centre stage. Utilizing diplomatic correspondence in the British and US National Archives has enabled me to understand anti-minority policies as a whole and to treat the subject within a totality."This book will interest scholars and students of nationalism, minority studies and Turkish history and politics.

Introduction to Contract Law – REVISION GUIDE

Introduction to Contract Law – REVISION GUIDE

Author(s): Johanna Hoekstra / Language(s): English

Keywords: Law Series; Text books; Bar exam; Contract Law; Criminal Justice System; English Legal System; Johanna Hoekstra, Law students; Revision Guide; Solicitors Qualifying Examination; Study Guide;

This book discusses the principles and rules of general contract law in England & Wales. It examines the key points and rules of contract law, starting with the formation of the contract and ending with the remedies for breach of contract. In this it follows the structure most used in contract law modules at universities. Please also note that this book takes into account developments of the law up until July 2021.Contract law is a core module in legal higher education in the UK. Contract law is also an important basis for many other law modules including maritime law, company law, commercial law, and arbitration law. This book gives a clear oversight of the main issues of key contract law topics. It summarises the issues in a concise and precise manner and uses practical examples throughout to clarify how the law is applied. Key cases are used to explain and illustrate the principles of the law. This book is an ideal companion guide for exam revisions. The chapters follow a question-and-answer model that makes it easy to find information on a specific issue. The chapters end with a problem-solving scenario on key issues of the topic and a list with key cases which will be helpful in preparing for examinations. At the end of the book, you find a further reading list and a set of sample multiple-choice questions which can be used to help prepare for the first stage of the SQE examination that will be introduced in September 2021.

Exodus of Men from Rural Uttar Pradesh

Exodus of Men from Rural Uttar Pradesh

Author(s): Ruchi Singh / Language(s): English

Keywords: Migration Series; caste; domestic migration; India; internal migration; migration; rural Uttar Pradesh;

Rural to urban migration has become an integral character of developing economies. Sources of livelihoods and earnings in rural households are no longer confined to agriculture and are increasingly being diversified through migration of family one or more member within and beyond national boundaries. Migration is not a new phenomenon in India rather country has a long history of migration, which has played an important role in its social history, development and growth and culture. This study of the nature and determinants of male out-migration from rural UP focusing on six villages in Jaunpur District started with an observation that despite high male out-migration from rural UP, little attention has been given to understand the dynamics and process of migration in rural UP. Although migration has become the most opted strategy of diversification of livelihoods for rural households in UP, literature on it remains scarce. Literature on migration and its link with social groups are also scarce for UP. The work started with the proposition that migration is a risk and income diversification strategy (NELM approach) by rural households in UP. Along with linkages between migration and social group there is also a dearth of literature on migration as a risk diversification strategy in UP. Using primary data from the case study district of Jaunpur in eastern UP, India, firstly, a survey in the origin was carried out, and then migrants from the same households were tracked and interviewed at their respective destinations.

Legacy of Palestinian Education Reform During Political Transition from Occupation to National Authority

Legacy of Palestinian Education Reform During Political Transition from Occupation to National Authority

Author(s): Najah Al Ramahi / Language(s): English

Keywords: Legacy; Palestinian; Palestinian Education; Palestinian Education; Reform During Political; Transition; Occupation; National Authority

This book makes a major contribution to educational research and literature in exploring process of educational reform in the period of Political transition in Palestine. It is aimed at describing the journey of changing Palestinian primary education and the legacy of establishing the first national education system in Palestine as well as the introduction of a number of educational reforms. The introduction of new educational reforms was urgently needed in order to achieve quality education in Palestinian schools. This was particularly crucial after the prolonged military occupation, which left the education system in a perilous situation and lowered education achievements for a whole generation. The book explores an attempt to retrieve Palestinian education after a prolonged period of military occupation and to rescue the education system from collapsing. It tells the story of reshaping national identity and reviving Palestinian heritage and culture.Therefore, this book is the first one of its kind that captures the story of education reform against a background of struggle that should not be forgotten. It documents a unique period of time in Palestinian history and highlights the beginning of an education system in Palestinians’ hands. Moreover, this book presents real life stories from Palestinian schools and shows the real struggle over power and control in the education system in Palestine.