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MODELING AND MODERNIZATION OF DISTRIBUTION ENTERPRISE

MODELING AND MODERNIZATION OF DISTRIBUTION ENTERPRISE

Author(s): Natalia Izyumova,Anna Smirnova / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: modeling; marketing system; customer; intralogistics

The use of the logistical approach to traditional marketing involves marketing enterprise modelling system and its permanent improvement with the advent of new counter parties (customers and suppliers), changes in competitive conditions, technological progress and other factors. The article deals with the optimization of the functioning of the intra logistics customer service system (like enterprise marketing element), which improves service quality and thereby increases customer loyalty to the enterprise at minimal cost.

COLOUR WORDS IN JANE EYRE BY CHARLOTTE BRONTЁ

COLOUR WORDS IN JANE EYRE BY CHARLOTTE BRONTЁ

Author(s): Arina Polozova / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Hidden Economy Indexes in Bulgaria 2002-2015: Results and Methodological Notes

Hidden Economy Indexes in Bulgaria 2002-2015: Results and Methodological Notes

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

The current document presents the methodology for calculation of the Hidden Economy Indexes in Bulgaria among the population and the business, as well as the results of the surveys for the period 2002-2015. Hidden economy surveys in Bulgaria have been carried out by the Center for the Study of Democracy and the market and social research agency Vitosha Research since 2002. Based on data from these surveys, a system of synthetic measurements in the form of composite indices for assessment of the hidden economy was developed. The reason for choosing these particular indicators was to reduce the multiple aspects of the hidden economy phenomenon to a manageable number of illustrative and easy to interpret the indices. The survey questions and sub-indexes, which form the Business Hidden Economy Index and the Index of the Hidden Economic Activity of the Population, are presented in the document. The authors underline the difference between the terms official economy (legal and reported), informal economy (legal, yet unreported), illegal (black) economy (illegal and unreported) and undeclared (gray) economy (legal, formally registered, yet unreported). The last three form the composite term hidden economy.

The Effects It Has Had the Romanian Accession to the European Union on Trading Policy

The Effects It Has Had the Romanian Accession to the European Union on Trading Policy

Author(s): Alexandru-George Marcu,Alexandru-Narcis Serban / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: export; import; commercial ballance

It reveals that imports have increased in the last decade compared to exports, which had an importance quite special, and taken the fact that for two decades, every year, the trade balance of Romania was deficient in terms of exports and politics foreign trade. Moreover, the balance has increased exponentially in recent times.

A White Room in a Gothic Manor. Spaces of the Heroine in Adelheid by Vladimír Körner

A White Room in a Gothic Manor. Spaces of the Heroine in Adelheid by Vladimír Körner

Author(s): Karolina Ćwiek-Rogalska / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Criminal Profiling in Homicide Offenses

Criminal Profiling in Homicide Offenses

Author(s): Petronela Diana Ferariu / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: crime scene; criminal profiling;

The behavioral investigation of homicide crimes involves a thorough activity to identify the psychological trail left by the author at the crime scene, during committing the deed. This research method provides details of the typology of the person who committed the murder offense and reduces the number of suspects. Identifying the traits of the psychological profile of the killer is particularly effective and can prove itself valuable in investigating homicides with unknown authors, especially in those involving various forms of psychopathology, expressed through mutilation, multiple postmortem stabbing, sadism, evisceration, ritual crimes, burning of the corpse and so forth. The scientific progress of society, through its strongest propulsion power, respectively the technological development, provides a source of information for many offenders by suggest alternatives to alter the crime scene, so that the traces of the act are altered or even lost. This aspect is one of the reasons why the profiler should carefully analyze and investigate the scene of the crime in order to discover and fix all traces and subsequently to be able to reproduce the events scene as accurately as possible. Psychological profiling is an important component of forensic research, given its role in the reconstitution of the crime scene, the discovery, fixation and interpretation to traces and, last but not least, the identification of the perpetrator. The research highlights the need to have a clear view of homicides, in a national context and the general objective is to highlight the characteristics of the murders committed by Romanian perpetrators.

Clusters as a mode of coopetition: the case of firms from one region in Poland

Clusters as a mode of coopetition: the case of firms from one region in Poland

Author(s): Barbara Jankowska / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: clusters;coopeition;Poland;Wielkopolska;

The aim of the Chapter is to signal the current stage of research within the clusters field in Poland and to highlight a need to investigate coopetition as an attribute of clusters because it seems that the concept of clusters is misused. How can one talk about participating in a cluster without being involved in collaboration with market rivals? The first Section of the Chapter provides a brief theoretical background of a research into the subject of clusters and coopetition. Poland’s experience with regard to clusters and cluster initiatives is outlined in the subsequent Section. This is followed by a presentation of empirical research results. The aim of the research was to investigate the perception of coopetition among companies which are cluster participants and firms which are not involved in this type of business relationships.

Prisons in Serbia (April, 2010)

Prisons in Serbia (April, 2010)

Author(s): Marija Jelić,Gordana Lukić-Samardžija,Ljiljana Palibrk,Ivan Kuzminović / Language(s): English

Keywords: Požarevac penitentiary; reformatory for women; quality and conditions of life; security; legality of the prison regime; re-socialization; contact with the outside world; institutional personnel;

The team of the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia (HCHRS) has always paid particular attention to the Penitentiary-Reformatory for Women in Požarevac given that it is the only institution in Serbia for women under sentence, with numerous specificities this entails. Having in mind the reports on previous visits, it can be concluded that the prison conditions are still far from adequate, although steps have been taken regarding the maintenance and renovation of this institution. Certain parts of the prison are decently adapted and furnished given that these activities are funded by modest working capital, however the majority of accommodation facilities remain in need of urgent transformation. This refers to an entire wing of the prison ward in particular, as well as to the numerous premises used both by the prisoners and the staff. It should be noted that some of the buildings of the Penitentiary-Reformatory for Women in Požarevac are among the oldest in the system of the execution of criminal sanctions of the Republic of Serbia. The main building was built 136 years ago, and has since been considerably reconstructed twice (in 1911 and 1971).

External Influences

External Influences

Author(s): Roman Doušek / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Folk culture; Cultural values; Rural classes;

The early 20th century brought a new perspective in the study of folk culture. The Swiss folklorist Eduard Hoffmann-Krayer (1864–1936) was one of the first representatives of this change when he pointed out that “folk does not produce, it reproduces”. The German folklorist Hans Naumann (1886–1951) in particular evolved this thesis into a theory about decayed cultural values.

Changes and Differentiations in the Organization of Handmade Production

Changes and Differentiations in the Organization of Handmade Production

Author(s): Daniel Drápala / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Handmade productions; handcraft productions; cultural history; production of shingles and split wooden pieces;

In terms of how the rural and small-town populations earned their livelihood, the repeated penetration by external impetuses can be observed in the example of the organization of handmade production. The natural process of technological improvements (whether this was gradual or in leaps) blended with other economic and social factors, innovations, fashion, and the discovery of wider sale territories.

Solidarity with Syrian Immigrants with the Power of Islamic Beliefs and Volunteerism

Solidarity with Syrian Immigrants with the Power of Islamic Beliefs and Volunteerism

Author(s): Emel Topçu,Sevgi Kurtulmuş / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Turkey; migration; Syrian immigrants; Islamic beliefs; solidarity;

Nowadays, 2,733,784 refugee Syrian people are legally registered in Turkey. They constitute 2.7 % of Turkish population. During last 4 years, Turkey has received a mass amount of migrant without being properly prepared. 1.5 million of the Syrians live in the cities which are close to the border. For example, in one city like Kilis, the number of the Syrian refugee is more then the inhabitants of the city. During the five years of Syrian war, Kilis, a town of 90,000 inhabitants, located on the Syrian border has welcomed 120,000 Syrians who are fleeing from war since 2011. How come in such a short time can one town absorbs more then its population peacefully? This question has encouraged us for our study. There are so many organisations and persons in Turkey working to help Syrians; so, we have also joined to one of these voluntary group which is initiated by a female teacher, Nezahat Albay, in Ankara. By this group we have perfomed participary observation which guided us to formulate our research questions. We did not have any theory or any hypothesis but we had our curiosity to find out why, how, where the volunteers work with Syrians. We let the field to formulate its own story.

THE DEVELOPMENT TRAP at the heart of the Balkans. A socio-economic portrait of Gjilan, Kumanovo and Presevo

THE DEVELOPMENT TRAP at the heart of the Balkans. A socio-economic portrait of Gjilan, Kumanovo and Presevo

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

Keywords: Gjilan; Kumanovo; Preshevo; Kosovo; South-Serbia;

ESI has spent the past year studying economic trends in the region and looking for development potential. Most of the news is bad. Only a handful of the old socially owned enterprises have made a successful transition to private ownership. The new private sector is small in scale, dominated by shops, cafés and basic services, and can absorb only a fraction of the labour shed by industry. Commercial agriculture is on the decline, and family farms do not produce the revenues for reinvesting in machinery. We estimate that no more than 33 percent of the working-age population are employed, compared to the EU average of 63 percent. This is the development trap at the heart of the Western Balkans. Regions with this economic profile are not attractive to private investors. Nor do they generate significant revenues of their own to support public investments in development. Unless there is a concerted effort by central governments and their international partners to invest in overcoming the barriers to economic growth, the region will continue to fall further behind.

The University of Warsaw. History and Traditions

The University of Warsaw. History and Traditions

Author(s): Jerzy Miziołek / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: University of Warsaw;history of the University of Warsaw Library; buildings of the University of Warsaw; Frederick Chopin;

The author gives an account of the most important events covering two hundred years of the history of the University of Warsaw and introduces profiles of its rectors, outstanding professors and graduates, among them Fryderyk Chopin. The book can be read as an introduction to the University’s history, and as a guide to its historic monuments and collection of plaster casts, as well as the engravings and drawings housed in the University Library Print Room. The author discusses the achievements and heritage of the Faculty of Science and the Fine Arts, and also of the School of Fine Arts, which existed on the University campus in the years 1844-1862. He also focuses on the history of the University buildings, its emblem and other symbols as well as he describes University’s scientific and intellectual achievements in the context of Poland’s history. The book is complemented with the interesting appendixes referring to the Chopins’ apartment at the University Campus, Stanisław Kostka Potocki, founder of the Museum of the University of Warsaw, the collection of Egyptian mummies and sarcophagi (University of Warsaw deposit in the National Museum, Warsaw) and the University graduates who won the Nobel prize. The final part is the calendar of the University history. This book, richly illustrated with little-known materials, is addressed to a wide circle of readers.

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice as a Dialogue with the Country House Ideal

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice as a Dialogue with the Country House Ideal

Author(s): Urszula Terentowicz-Fotyga / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Austen; country house; Pride and Prejudice; manorial

This study of the culture of the early 19th century scrutinises Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. It argues that the novel attempts to contrast the country house ideal with the social and economic reality of the time when it was written.

Effects of Workers’ Remittances on the Home Country: The Case of Bulgaria

Effects of Workers’ Remittances on the Home Country: The Case of Bulgaria

Author(s): Vesselin Mintchev / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Return Migration; Compensation of Employees; Worker Remittances

The present report reviews issues, related to the compensation of employees and the workers’ remittances of emigrants. Data based on information from international institutions and from the Bulgarian National Bank, regarding the relative shares of the said pair of items in GDP, is provided. On the basis of information from an empirical sociological study, carried out in 2017 within the framework of the project entitled: “Returning Migrants: Segmentation and Stratification of Economic Mobility” (financed by the Scientific Research Fund of Bulgaria under contract No. DN 05/6 dated 14/12/2016) the profile of individuals supporting their relatives, who remained in home country, is outlined. An answer is sought to the question of what drives the active remittance behaviour of the returning migrants during their stay abroad. Indication is provided of the purposes, for which the remittances are used and the types of businesses they generate.

METACOGNITIVE MODEL FOR DEVELOPING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING FUNCTIONAL LITERACY

METACOGNITIVE MODEL FOR DEVELOPING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING FUNCTIONAL LITERACY

Author(s): Metka Kordigel Aberšek,Zvonka Cencel,Boris Aberšek,Andrej Flogie / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: functional literacy; metacognitive model; science functional literacy; technology and engineering functional literacy

Technology and engineering functional literacy should be intentionally developed in the school system – like any other competence, it does not develop spontaneously. For this purpose, a didactic model, the Metacognitive model for developing technology and engineering literacy (McM_T&E), was developed, implemented and evaluated. The results of evaluation show that focusing on technology and engineering literacy in Technology and Engineering classes using the McM_T&E model increases students' technology and engineering functional literacy.

Some Considerations Regarding Search

Some Considerations Regarding Search

Author(s): Valentina Avramescu / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: prosecution; home search; body search;

In this paper, aspects were analyzed regarding the tactical research activity of the home or on the body of a person, known as search. The purpose is to present, from a procedural point of view, how to carry out this activity, the importance of carrying it out, the types of search regulated by the Romanian Criminal Procedure Code, as well as aspects regarding the psychology of the search.

PARTNERSHIP LESSON PLANNING AND ORGANISATION IN THE INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM

PLANIFICAREA ŞI ORGANIZAREA ÎN PARTENERIAT A LECȚIEI ÎN CLASA INCLUZIVĂ

Author(s): Ala Grigorenco,Nadejda Petrov / Language(s): Romanian / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: inclusive class; co-teaching; students with special educational needs;

Quality education involves organizing the educational process that meets the individual educational needs of all students so that each of them can find their place in this process of building their own knowledge, meanings and skills that will later help them become members. responsible and active of society. Everyday activities must ensure equal opportunities for learning and participation for each child, based on the needs and potential of the learner. Therefore, in organizing the educational process, individualization claims to be an indicator that would reflect a fair and participatory process. Co-teaching is a solution in ensuring the differentiation and individualization of training in the inclusive class.

The Offense of Destruction with Basic Intent Committed by Participants in Sports Life

The Offense of Destruction with Basic Intent Committed by Participants in Sports Life

Author(s): Nicoleta-Elena Heghes / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Destruction with basic intent; athletes; supporters; offence

This article analyzes one of the offences committed by athletes or fans through negligence, namely Destruction with basic intent, an offence that is part of the group of Offenses against property provided for in Title II, art. 255 of the Romanian Criminal Code. During sports competitions or after their completion, some athletes or some supporters resort to actions of vandalism of stadiums, sports arenas, shops, bars, street furniture, parked cars, etc. They use pyrotechnic materials prohibited by the current regulatory framework, throw various objects on the field including broken seats from the

Young for the elderly – awareness and actions of young people for a better life of the elderly

Young for the elderly – awareness and actions of young people for a better life of the elderly

Author(s): Adrijana FURJAN / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Young and elderly; retirees; pensions; shortage of caregivers;

The fast technological improvements, sustainable growth and development of the world economy have led to what has become a fundamental determinant of the modern, hectic way of life, known as the lifestyle of the 21st century. In such context, people’s expectations are increasing, and they are always seeking for the new opportunities; however, many are often failing to take a break from every day’s haste and stress. Young people often do not have time for their private and business obligations, and thus for activism and caring for society. Scientist in technical and architectural sciences, Mr. sc. Marina Šimunić, finds that only 5% of young people are socially engaged in the Republic of Croatia. This research finds the main reason for such a low interest in social activities and lack of initiative for changes is the fact that youth accept their community as it is. Decreased involvement of young people in social actions has becoming more evident in Croatia especially, when an average of 30,000 young people a year have migrated in the period from 2015 to 2020.