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EL-SADDA. EXCAVATIONS ON THE POLISH CONCESSION (HAMADAB DAM RESCUE PROJECT) JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2007 (with Appendix)

EL-SADDA. EXCAVATIONS ON THE POLISH CONCESSION (HAMADAB DAM RESCUE PROJECT) JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2007 (with Appendix)

Author(s): Marta Osypińska,Łukasz Maurycy Stanaszek,Piotr Osypiński / Language(s): English / Issue: XIX/2010

Keywords: Sudan; El-Sadda; tumuli; Meroitic period; Christian cemetery; archaeozoological analyses; human skeletal remains

Another season of rescue excavations as part of the MSDAP project to the Fourth Cataract was carried out in the Polish concession by a team from the PATRIMONIUM Foundation. The chief objective of the season was finishing the excavation of the post-Meroitic cemetery of El-Sadda 1, while completing a survey of the southwestern part of the concession. A choice of sites in the vicinity of El-Sadda village was explored in order to provide data for anthropological and cultural comparative studies. These included SD28 (Neolithic remains), (SD24) tumuli cemetery, classified as Kerma horizon in the survey, proven in excavation to be Late Meroitic/post-Meroitic, (SD4) tumuli cemetery, at least one grave from the Old Kush period, thus predating the post-Meroitic period, (SD34) Christian cemetery (in lieu of the box-grave cemetery at SD12 which could not be excavated). An effort was made to complete excavations at the Late Meroitic/post-Meroitic cemetery in Hagar el-Beida 1 with its exceptionally big ‘royal’ tumulus (T10). The work had to be interrupted again because of local unrest. Faunal remains from the Neolithic site of SD28 and the post-Meroitic cemetery of SD1 have been analyzed, as were the human skeletal remains from the archaeological sites in El-Sadda.

THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD OPENWORK FIGURES FROM THE CHAPEL OF HATSHEPSUT IN DEIR EL-BAHARI

THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD OPENWORK FIGURES FROM THE CHAPEL OF HATSHEPSUT IN DEIR EL-BAHARI

Author(s): Anastazja Stupko / Language(s): English / Issue: XVIII/2008

Keywords: Deir el-Bahari; Chapel of Hatshepsut; funerary equipment; worked wood; statuary; openwork figures

An analysis of archaeological material discovered during recent excavations in the Chapel of Hatshepsut distinguished a set of wooden openwork figures with painted convex fronts and flat backs. Further study of these figures allowed them to be classified into a number of groups, the most numerous of which consisted of figures representing goddesses with emblems on their heads. All the pieces were found in very fragmentary condition. The emblem was all that was left of some figures, while others could be put together practically whole. The fragments were scattered in the debris filling the tomb shaft located in the western part of the Chapel of Hatshepsut (S.7A/82; S.7B/82; S.7C/82). Nevertheless, since most of them were found in shaft S.7A/82, it is likely that this funerary equipment had originally been deposited there.

The Day the Russians Came

The Day the Russians Came

Author(s): Bill Martin / Language(s): English / Issue: 03/2015

I was not yet six years old when the Russians came to our provincial town in the northwest of Hungary. I don’t know the date but it was early spring, in 1945. There wasn’t any serious fighting in the immediate vicinity that I know of, although there were three burned-out Russian tanks two or three kilometres east of the town on the main road, pointing toward us, so there must have been some action prior to the arrival of the Red Army.

Society: Children in Training for a Deprived Life

Society: Children in Training for a Deprived Life

Author(s): Diana Lungu / Language(s): English / Issue: 11/01/2011

Keywords: Moldova; boarding schools; UNICEF; Child’s Rights Information and Documentation Center; Aliona Stepan; National Human Development Report; Ministry for Labor; Social Protection; and Family; money migrants; orphaned and abandoned children;

A vicious circle of poverty, migration, and limited state resources condemns many Moldovan children to life on the fringes of society

The Ancient Well (Excerpt from a memoir)

The Ancient Well (Excerpt from a memoir)

Author(s): Magda Szabó / Language(s): English / Issue: 190/2008

Economy & Business: Times Get Tougher in a North Caucasus Republic

Economy & Business: Times Get Tougher in a North Caucasus Republic

Author(s): Nikolay Protsenko / Language(s): English / Issue: 11/09/2010

Keywords: North Caucasus; economy; conflict; Kabardino-Balkaria republic; Russia; violence; Valeriy Kokov; President Arsen Kanokov; crisis; Boren textile plant; tourism; agriculture; construction materials; Prielbrusye ski area; bombs; dead; FSB; terrorism; ethnic

The twin plagues of organized crime and ethnic conflict threaten a rare economic success story in the North Caucasus.

The accusative morpheme -(y)i in Turkish and differential object marking in Romanian

The accusative morpheme -(y)i in Turkish and differential object marking in Romanian

Author(s): Alina Tigău / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2012

Keywords: Differential Object Marking; D-linking; covert partitivity

Romanian differentially marked object DPs and object DPs carrying the accusative morphological marker -(y)i in Turkish pattern alike in that they acquire a specific (D-linked / covert partitive) meaning. The semantic contribution of specificity as D-linking is to link the denotation of the (specific) DP in question to previously established referents. The referent of the specific DP is thus a subset of (or stands in some recoverable relation to) a familiar object. The anaphoric interpretation seems to find a justification if one considers that the doubled / dislocated DP moves out of VP and into SpecVP (the VP phase edge), which is a position where, according to Lopez (2009) pragmatic rules apply. The feature [+a] is assigned to SpecvP, triggering the anaphoric interpretation of DOM-ed DPs. The doubled / dislocated DP does move out of the VP, as pointed out by the existence of inverse binding effects (Cornilescu 2006). Lastly, we formalize the semantic contribution of differentially marked DPs with the aid of DRT. The underlying idea of this formalization was that the denotation of the direct object DP is related to the denotation of the clitic pronoun by means of a subset-set relation.

Changes in the Vilnius, Kaunas and Grodno provinces peasants’ approach to consumption in the second half of the 19th – early 20th centuries

Changes in the Vilnius, Kaunas and Grodno provinces peasants’ approach to consumption in the second half of the 19th – early 20th centuries

Author(s): Aelita Ambrulevičiūtė / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2013

Keywords: peasants; consumption; goods; Vilnius; Kaunas; Grodno;

This research starts from the premises that peasants as part of the emerging the Vilnius, Kaunas and Grodno provinces consumer group were most rigid, conservative, maintaining traditional, archaic lifestyles. Therefore, peasants, as the ‘bottom’ of absorbing the latest consumer trends, best reflected the change in the consumption patterns of a modernizing society. The theme under the investigation covers the period of 1861—1914. The study attempts to examine the economic modernization of Vilnius, Kaunas and Grodno provinces society and rudiments of the consumer society in the second half of the 19th—early 20th centuries by taking into account the peasants’ habits.

Healthy Lifestyle as Necessary Factor of Strengthening Competitive Positions and Increasing of Effective Management used at the Enterprises of the Service Industry

Healthy Lifestyle as Necessary Factor of Strengthening Competitive Positions and Increasing of Effective Management used at the Enterprises of the Service Industry

Author(s): Anastasia Andreevna SOZINOVA,Valentin Nikolaevich PUGACH,Svetlana Gennadevna GANGHEEVA / Language(s): English / Issue: 13/2015

Keywords: management; competitiveness of the enterprises; competitive positions; management of a healthy lifestyle; competitiveness of the company; service industry;

The article analyzes the possibility of connecting a healthy lifestyle with workday. It shows that the presence of health management in the company has a positive effect on efficiency working and is an important part of corporate culture, which makes the company more competitive among others one. According to the fact that competitiveness is one of the important factors of effective activities for every company, the subject of research is relevant. Traditional ways for increasing the competitiveness of a company through such factors as price and quality of the items are available to all businessmen. That is why nonstandard ways and decisions in the field of management of the company are more attractive for all companies of all types of activities.The results of research which is included into the article are: necessity of forming competitive human capital; modification of top-managers’; outlook of the companies which are connected in activities with the human capital and elaboration of anew model with using modern techniques of using human resources by companies of Service Industry. Also health management of a staff as a factor of increasing of competitiveness must strengthen the competitive position of any company.

Bauhaus Imaginista

Bauhaus Imaginista

Author(s): Helena Čapková / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2019

Keywords: Bauhaus;exhibition;catalogue;

Excerpt from the exhibition catalogue Bauhaus Imaginista, that runs until 10/06/2019 at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin

Hera and the Sea

Hera and the Sea

Author(s): Hannah L. Ringheim / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2019

Keywords: Samos; Egypt; dedications; seafarers; bronze; sanctuaries; trade; aristocracy; mercenaries

The paper examines the Near Eastern and Greek dedications at the Sanctuary of Hera in Samos during the 8th to 6th centuries BC. Contextualising the types of dedications and their origins indicate the identity of the dedicators, and whether they were Samians, other Greeks or from the Near East. Much scholarship has been devoted to the Samian Heraion and this paper contributes to these discussions by tracing the socioeconomic and political objectives of the dedicators and bringing different theories into a single narrative. The paper presents a selection of votive dedications that embody broader exchanges: firstly as a political act between states; as a display of social power; the growing trade routes and role of sanctuary markets; and finally, the other modes of contact that emerged, such as mercenaries and pirates. Overall, the Samian Heraion played an essential role as a timely crossroads between the East and West, where the dedication practices shed light on the various groups of dedicators.

Key audit matters: A research on listed firms in CEE countries and Turkey

Key audit matters: A research on listed firms in CEE countries and Turkey

Author(s): Aysegul Ciger,Gizem Copur Vardar,Bulent Kinay / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2019

Keywords: Key audit matters; listed companies; CEE countries; Turkey; manufacturing sector

This study aims to identify and analyze the most significant matters (key audit matters) in auditing highlighted in auditors’ reports of companies in the manufacturing sector and to determine whether there is a divergence or convergence between the CEE countries and Turkey. Three CEE countries were chosen according to their economic development levels (Romania, Poland and the Czech Republic). Audit reports of the firms listed in stock exchange examined and analyzed for the year ended in 2017 by frequency and cross-table analysis. When the manufacturing sector is considered as a whole, both key audit matters (KAMs) sub-headings and the average number of KAMs showed the most similarity in Turkey and Poland. In a more specific assessment, Turkey bears a resemblance to both Poland and Romania in the “fabricated metal production” sub-sector. The most notable difference in terms of KAMs sub-headings between Turkey and two of the CEE countries (Poland and Romania) is “going concern.”

Editorial. About attitudes and convictions that undermine the educational mission of the Romanian school

Editorial. About attitudes and convictions that undermine the educational mission of the Romanian school

Author(s): Marius Corneliu Cioară / Language(s): English / Issue: 26/2020

Alternative Approaches to Vocational Education and Training

Alternative Approaches to Vocational Education and Training

Author(s): Phil Budgell / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2021

Keywords: approach; vocational education; England; Bulgaria; school; classification

In this paper, the author uses the planning cycle developed by Cedefop to compare Vocational Education and Training in England and Bulgaria. In the initial phase he uses reports from the EU, OECD and Cedefop to define the issues being faced in both countries. For the conceptualisation phase, the author focuses on the development of the National Qualifications Framework. Formal adoption is represented by the classification of individual vocational courses. The operational phase is interpreted as: the structure and organisation of schools; the curriculum framework; examples of vocational courses in schools and colleges; and work-based learning.Finally, a range of analytical strategies at: student; school; municipality; and national level are used to illustrate the monitoring, evaluation and impact phase.

The Influence of the Human Factor on the Success of the Localization Project of the Automated Technological Line for Wood Production

The Influence of the Human Factor on the Success of the Localization Project of the Automated Technological Line for Wood Production

Author(s): Radka Vaníčková / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2021

Keywords: Localization project; methods Stakeholder analysis and Traffic light method; Belbin’s typology of team roles; International Project Management Association; leadership

The digital revolution has moved translation from the world of paper documents to the land of software, websites, multimedia and databases, giving rise to the concept of localization. The purpose of localization is a specific product that will look as if it was intended for a given target market, regardless of language, culture or country. The aim of the paper is to acquire an automated technological line for the cutting of large-area materials, especially chipboard and joints. The methods used were Stakeholder Analysis represented by a matrix structure in tabular form with a point scale ranging from 1 to 10. In order to implement project feedback and subsequent controlling, another method was used, namely the Traffic Light Method. Through the acquired knowledge and finding out the influence of the human factor on the success of the project, it was proved that the success of completing a local project depends mainly on the role and competencies of the project manager in cooperation with the powers of individual members of the project team. One of the main causes of project failure is inappropriate project management methods used, but also failure of human capital.

Husserl’s Theory of the Image Applied to Conceptual Art

Husserl’s Theory of the Image Applied to Conceptual Art

Author(s): Regina-Nino Mion / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2018

Keywords: image object; image word; perceptual figment; Husserl; conceptual art

Edmund Husserl has famously declared that “Without an image, there is no fine art.” The aim of the article is to find out whether conceptual art can be experienced as image as well. It will be shown that Joseph Kosuth’s conceptual artwork One and Three Chairs (1965) perfectly illustrates Husserl’s theory of image consciousness and the concept of “image.” Thus, Husserl’s theory makes a valuable contribution in understanding conceptual (and contemporary) art.

András Márton: Les pratiques funéraires en Pannonie de l'époque augustéenne à la fin du 3e siècle

András Márton: Les pratiques funéraires en Pannonie de l'époque augustéenne à la fin du 3e siècle

Author(s): Dénes Gabler / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2021

András Márton: Les pratiques funéraires en Pannonie de lˈépoque augustéenne à la fin du 3e siècle. Archaeopress Roman archaeology 62. Oxford 2019, 347, 382 maps, 322 figs. ISBN 978-1-78968-335-5.

Representations of “la Parisienne” in a British Relocation Narrative

Representations of “la Parisienne” in a British Relocation Narrative

Author(s): Nicoleta-Loredana Morosan / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2021

Keywords: representation; relocation narrative; life style migration; la Parisienne;

This paper investigates an Englishman’s representations of French women, with particular focus on the portrayal of a Parisian lady, as revealed by a first-person narrative belonging to the relocation memoirs. Considered either as a “full-fledged genre”, under the name of literature of accommodation (E. C. Knox), or as a subgenre of travel literature, under the name of relocation narrative (L. A. Mastellotto), where Anglophone writers have lifestyle migrants relate their experience of settling in a French locale, these home-abroad books offer a window on the views held on the natives both before and after the narrators’ settlement in the country of their choice.While relying on the premise that no individual can be the absolute quintessence of the culture he lives in, our analysis retraces the dynamics of the traits creating the portrait of what makes a Parisienne be a Parisienne, as perceived by an Englishman in Paris.

The creative economy in developing entrepreneurship: a case study on calligraphy craftsmen in Indonesia

The creative economy in developing entrepreneurship: a case study on calligraphy craftsmen in Indonesia

Author(s): - Zuliyati,Tjahjaning Poerwati,Hutomo Rusdianto / Language(s): English / Issue: 11-12/2021

Keywords: Creative Economy; Calligraphy; Diversification Strategy; Entrepreneurship; Creative Industry;

The creative economy is supported by an innovative industry driven by creators and innovators. Many types of creative industries are considered to be developed in Indonesia, including figure calligraphy. This study aims to develop figura calligraphy products through product characters with sharia-based innovations. The research method used is a qualitative approach. This study involved 20 figure craftsmen in the Kudus district, Central Java, Indonesia. The data were obtained using observation, interviews, and in-depth discussion with the respondents. Data analysis uses the Miles and Huberman model, namely reducing data, tabulating, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The result of the research is the development of creative industries figura handicrafts through the innovation of sharia-based products that are handicrafts that have artistic value to be enjoyed and contained the meaning of promoting the teachings of Islam. Furthermore, diversification of figura products that use technology makes figura product innovation an advantage, novelty, and change. In the future, it is expected to develop creative industries, increasing innovation through the diversity of products.

The Competitive Position of Poland in Bio-Based Products Trade on the European Union Market

The Competitive Position of Poland in Bio-Based Products Trade on the European Union Market

Author(s): Aneta Jarosz-Angowska,Anna Nowak,Artur Krukowski / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2022

Keywords: bio-products; competitiveness indices; trade; bioeconomy, comparative advantage

Theoretical background: The strategies for the development of the European Union presented at the beginning of the new century portrayed bioeconomy as a modern concept of ensuring the sustainable and dynamic development of EU member states and bioeconomy itself became an important area of interest to the EU authorities. At present, the development of bioeconomy is a significant element of implementing the economic development strategies of respective EU member states.Purpose of the article: This article aimed to examine the international competitive position of Poland in the bio-based products trade on the common EU market in comparison to other member states of the EU.Research methods: The competitive position in bio-based products trade was evaluated based on the following indicators: balance of trade, Poland’s share in EU exports and imports, trade coverage ratio, import penetration ratio, relative export orientation ratio, intra-industry trade intensity ratio, and export specialisation index. Groups of bio-based products identified based on an official classification of products according to CPA, version 2.1, consistent with NACE. The analysis was based on data derived from the Eurostat database for the years 2008–2017.Main findings: The surveys imply that in 2008–2017, the competitive position of Poland improved mostly in the Forestry, Wood products, Paper and paper products, and Food sector, and in particular in the Tobacco products sector, which has been in line with the bioeconomy development strategy of the European Union.