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In the central part of Hunedoara County, in the meadow of Mureş, lies the village of Bobâlna, whose past is inextricably linked, ecclesiastically, to the name of three personalities of the church life: Bishop Atanasie Anghel, the first Romanian hierarch united with the Church of Rome, born – probably – in this locality, the Orthodox monk Sofronie from Cioara, arrested in the prison of the noble castle here in the winter of the years 1760-1761, and parish priest Ioan Sabău, one of the many clergy who suffered in communist prisons, Bobâlna's spiritual pastor for more than three decades (1964-1995). This study will present the evolution of the local Greek-Catholic parish community.
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On the Tapiche River, in everyday lives of the local people, as well as in their understandings of relations between beings or cosmology, a prominent role is played by the figure of the smallest, often invisible perpetrator – in local terms, “the worm” (gusano). The article follows the ethnographic position of the “worm” in the local representations, suspending its understanding as a parasite in order to emphasize the space combining locally what we would call “parasitism” (as a kind of predation) with what we would call “consanguinity”. In addition, the “worm” position plays a decisive role in the ubiquitous and ambivalent causal process. As such, the ethnographically analyzed dynamics of the “worm” can be understood simultaneously as an outline of the local thought processes. The ethnographic description is at the same time a locally embedded theoretical argument about processes that create relations. It leads to reflection on the default tools and strategies for building anthropological knowledge. Thus, it is also a methodological proposal. I show that through the images opened by the “worm” figure – as a trace of an ambivalent killing-generation process – the local thought introduces distraction into the conventional and fundamental Euro-American distinctions of “alterity” (accompanied by hostility and predation indexed in the form of a jaguar) and the sphere of intimacy and kinship (with the accompanying security). In other words, ethnography shows the limitations of ideological assumptions about relations and kinship that mark the conceptual tools of social sciences.
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This article is an attempt to extend the pragmatic reflection on ritual language as a means of transmission of animic representations from ritual contexts to the context of everyday narratives. It contains an analysis of a couple of first-person Arabela narratives about being abducted by sweet water dauphin. The article shows that language and structure of those narratives are characterized by counterintuitive mode of relation between the speaker and the events represented in the tale, build on different levels of language and narrative structure. It is obtained mostly by two features: unspecificity and lacunarity. The former characterizes the terms relating to non-human persons and shamans – extraordinary experiences are referenced to by means of terms relating to the shared experience of all Arabela. The latter relates to the fact that many aspects of non-human existence and human/non-human interaction are eluded in the story, even when the speaker is explicitly questioned about them.
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The article deals with the concept of pedagogical management practice in Kazakhstan, the content of which is aimed at developing a culture of management activity in the field of education. From the position of management of educational systems and processes, pedagogical management is a branch of pedagogy, the subject of which is the issues of the organization of management in the sphere of education and in educational and upbringing institutions. Pedagogical management includes the following levels: management of the pedagogical collective; management of the activities of the teacher; management of student activities. The main tasks of pedagogical management are setting goals and objectives; process planning; resource support of the process; ensuring high motivation of participants; control and coordination of the process; analysis of results. Management in the field of education and upbringing has such specific features as direct and personally included interaction with all subjects of the educational process; the need for differentiation and individualization of educational services; the dependence of the functioning of the organization on the behavior of consumers; the complexity of determining the quality parameters; the need to have perfect skills in working with consumers, and others. The role of the head of an educational institution acting as a leader is shown, and leadership is indicated that is necessary for the head of an educational institution in order for his organization to be considered successful (technical, human, educational, symbolic, cultural leadership). To successfully ensure a holistic educational process, the leader must skillfully combine in him and his work various types of leadership, carry the experience of a multifaceted construction of educational reality as a medium for the full formation of the personality of the trainees and the effective work of the pedagogical collective.
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This study focuses on the relationship between revenue generation and service delivery in Ibarapa Central Local Government, Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria (2010–2015) . It identifies the various sources of revenue generation of the local government and analyses the effect of each one on service delivery. It also examines the factors militating against the effectiveness of the various sources and recommend how they can be improved upon. Methodology. The methodology of the study is secondary relying on the local government internally generated revenue documents, departmental expenditure account documents, statutory allocation records, ledgers, cash books and annual budget estimates between 2010–2014. Descriptive Statistical tools of percentages, frequency and table distribution as well as inferential statistical tools of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used to interpret the data. The result of tested hypothesis (F = 2.154 at 0.05 level of significance) indicates that there is relationship between Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and Service Delivery in Ibarapa Central Local Government, Igboora. However, the relationship does not have the desired effect in the local government because of the paltry sum of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Key findings. The heuristic values of the study are thrice fold. First, it will deepen knowledge on the role and importance of local government generally as an agency of public finance. Also, it will provide an insight on how strategies can be devised on the improvement of their internally generated revenue. Third, it will provide input on how local governments generally can be more judiciously, effectively and efficiently managed.
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The author of the article poses the question what Hasidism really is, and whether the belief, still widely-held today, that it was a sect, or a movement similar to a sect, is accurate. Although there are dozens of definitions of Hasidism, all of them are built on doctrinal categories. As the author argues, these kinds of ideological definitions are inadequate, given that they turn Hasidism into an abstract doctrine, disconnected from its believers and their daily practices. Instead, he offers a behavioral, or performative, definition of Hasidism as it was practiced in everyday life. This definition, based on low-profile, often folk testimonies, shows what rank-and-file followers understood by being a Hasid and how they defined their own distinctive features.
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This issue of Studia Judaica is in several respects unique and, for this reason alone, exceptional. First, it transcends and thereby expands the journal’s existing profile by addressing issues related to Judaic studies in relation to the Balkan Peninsula, going beyond analyzes of Polish-Jewish contacts and focusing also on Sephardic studies. Second, it is devoted to Balkan Jewish women, to the study of their rather superficially researched and modestly described heritage, and focuses attention on interrelated aspects of this heritage from the perspective of both gender and memory studies. Third, the issue is intentionally entirely in English, because we wanted this exploratory issue of Studia Judaica, with its focus on cultural representations of Balkan Jewish women, to reach the widest possible group of researchers and help promote international discussion, providing a catalyst for further research, including comparative studies. As the guest editors of this thematic issue, we are grateful to the editor-inchief, Professor Marcin Wodziński, for his trust and for providing us the opportunity to initiate this dialogue with Balkan studies concerning the study of gender and Jewish women in the Balkans on the pages of such a renowned journal. It is our hope that interest in this rarely addressed issue will only strengthen the rank and prestige of the subject, and will open up new research perspectives and expand current ones.
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Poverty rate is influenced by numerous factors. The determining ones are economic growth and the distribution of its effects. This article is therefore focused on the analysis of these effects and their relationship, as well as their influence on poverty at a regional level (NUTS 3, ‘kraj’). For the analysis of interactions between growth and distribution in correlation to poverty reduction, the Bourguignon model (the Poverty-Growth-Inequality triangle) and the growth incidence curve (GIC) were used. It was found that economic growth positively influences income inequalities as well as decreases the share of population under the poverty threshold in all regions. However, the development differs across regions. Based on the development and tendencies of the gross domestic product (GDP), income distribution and poverty it is obvious that economically strong regions (or their populations) dealt better with poverty during the crisis period.
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The issue of the size of public administration is commonly researched. Most of the times this topic is tackled from a macroeconomic perspective, considering local and central administration together. That is why this paper uniquely takes on the local perspective only, analysing the size of local government (i.e. size of public administration at the local level) in Polish regions during the period of 2009–2013. Based on the existing literature, we chose five variables of the size of local administration at the commune level connected with employment and reflecting costs related to the functioning of local administration structures. All indicators were expressed per capita. With the usage of ANOVA, we proved significant differences in the size of public administration across regions for all variables. To compare the size of local governments across regions, we ranked all variables individually, and then we calculated the average ranking for all variables. Our findings have clear implications for policy makers, providing information about the regions with the biggest/smallest size of public administration at the local level. Our study suggests simple and accessible tool for continuous reporting on the size of public administration in order to monitor costs also in the upcoming years. The results of the monitoring could also be used for the establishment of an incentive program for regional policy representatives.
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Nordic co-operation is renowned throughout the world and perceived as the collaboration of a group of countries which are similar in their views and activities. The main pillars of the Nordic model of co-operation are the tradition of constitutional principles, activity of public movements and organisations, freedom of speech, equality, solidarity, and respect for the natural environment. In connection with labour and entrepreneurship, these elements are the features of a society which favours efficiency, a sense of security and balance between an individual and a group. Currently, the collaboration is a complex process, including many national, governmental and institutional connections which form the “Nordic family”.
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This article examines migration trends in contemporary Estonia, focusing on migrant movements, legal regulations applying to migrants and national policies dealing with migration. Estonia is a multi-ethnic country in which both immigration and emigration occur on a considerable scale; consequently, understanding migration patterns and trends is particularly important. Historical factors have influenced Estonian society in a way which has necessitated the implementation of integration programmes and strategies aimed at social consolidation. The article features an analysis of the main changes in migration movements in Estonia since it gained independence and presents contemporary tendencies.
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The aim of the article is to discuss the Norwegian Model of hydrocarbon management and its impact on building a just and equal society. Since 1972, the model has been based on the separation of policy, commercial, and regulatory functions. Within each area there is state-controlled institution with its own distinct role. This model of separation of duties is however combined with other unique features which cannot be easily copied by other counties. These include a long tradition and high level of democratic co-operation, intergovernmental checks and balances, socio-democratic traditions of strong public involvement, mature institutional capacity (mainly a competent bureaucracy) and highly developed model of co-operation between government, business and research institutions.
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The paper analyses the relations between the citizens of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Hetmanate in the first half of the 18th century. People living in various Ukrainian territories which formerly belonged to the territory of the Commonwealth still maintained regular educational, cultural, economic and social contacts over the state and confessional borders. Living in two different states didn’t block family communication, especially in the near-border regions. The usual practice of money credits, which the article focuses on, indicates direct and sufficiently trustful business contacts between representatives of Polish-Lithuanian voivodeships and Cossack regiments.
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This article presents the issue of population ageing in the city of Łódź, which currently has the fastest ageing society among the largest Polish cities. The level and the dynamics of population ageing have been analysed, as well as spatial diversification of the ageing process due to information from Local Data Bank of Central Statistical Office and National Census 2011 data. // Opracowanie podejmuje problematykę związaną ze zjawiskiem starzenia się ludności. W artykule przedstawiono starzenie się ludności w Łodzi, w której obecnie obserwuje się najwyższy poziom zaawansowania procesu starzenia wśród największych miast Polski. W tym celu poddano analizie nie tylko poziom i tempo tego procesu w mieście, ale także zróżnicowanie przestrzenne starzenia się ludności w Łodzi. Analiza procesu starzenia się ludności została przeprowadzona na podstawie danych statystycznych pochodzących z bazy BDL (poziom i tempo starzenia), jak również z NSP 2011 (dywersyfikacja przestrzenna).
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In this paper spatial patterns of ageing inhabitants of the Historic Urban Core of Łódź is subjected to analysis. The city of Łódź is strongly affected by depopulation and is characterized by a growing share of old inhabitants. The aim of the study is to analyze spatial distribution of the population aged 60+ in the central part of Łódź. The results suggest that this relatively small part of urban territory is characterized by significant internal variations in population according to age. Disparities observed in refrence to the share of the oldest old may indicate that spatial segregation processes are affecting this age group. // Rozważania podjęte w prezentowanym artykule koncentrują się na problemie starzenia się mieszkańców śródmiejskiego obszaru Łodzi. Miasto to należy do grona jednostek osadniczych szczególnie mocno dotkniętych procesem depopulacji. Jednocześnie populację Łodzi cechuje znaczący wzrost udziału osób najstarszych wśród mieszkańców. Skala tych zjawisk wymaga poszukiwania i wdrażania rozwiązań poprawiających m.in. jakość życia obecnych i nowych mieszkańców miasta. Celem badań jest analiza przestrzennego rozkładu populacji osób w wieku 60+ w centralnej części Łodzi. Jej wyniki wskazują m.in., że ta stosunkowo niewielka część terytorium miasta cechuje się istotnym wewnętrznym zróżnicowaniem populacji wg wieku, a dysproporcje w udziale osób najstarszych wśród ogółu populacji mogą wskazywać na kształtujące się procesy segregacji przestrzennej tej grupy wiekowej.
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This study focuses on the spatial diversity of the shapes of land lots in metropolitan conditions viewed through the example of Łódź. The researchers placed particular attention on the diversity and compact of lot shapes. This issue was preceded by a brief discussion of the distribution, density and sizes of lots. The goal of the study was to assess the spatial variability of lots according to their shapes using GIS tools. // W artykule położono nacisk na zróżnicowanie przestrzenne kształtu działek gruntowych w przestrzeni metropolitalnej na przykładzie Łodzi. Szczególną uwagę autorzy zwrócili na zróżnicowanie i zwartość kształtu działek. We wstępnej części pracy poddano analizie rozmieszczenie, gęstość i wielkość działek. Głównym celem pracy jest identyfikacja zróżnicowania przestrzennego kształtu działek przy użyciu narzędzi GIS.
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