THE CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH-EAST EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Based on fieldwork (primarily in southern Romania), this article treats identity-construction among professional male Romani musicians, investigating in particular the discourse that they generate as they maintain their exclusive vocational niche on the boundaries of intersecting ethnic communities. Seeking to establish the influence of Romani musicians as agents in the construction of their own identity, Beissinger discusses notions that Romani musicians provide of non-Roms and other Roms (including other musicians), as well as how they portray surrounding cultural and political phenomena as expressions of their syncretic occupational and ethnic sense of self. Beissinger argues that Romani musicians are unquestionably enclosed by socially inflicted boundaries but are themselves also agents of boundary-making as they articulate connections with and distinctions from the world around them. Throughout, she draws pertinent comparisons with Romani musicians in other east European countries.

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History of sports medicine in east European countries

Medicinski pregled ◽

10.2298/mpns1502059l ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 68 (1-2) ◽

pp. 59-65

Author(s):

Biljana Lazovic ◽

Sanja Mazic ◽

Marina Djelic ◽

Jelena Suzic-Lazic ◽

Radmila Sparic ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sports Medicine ◽

Medical Knowledge ◽

European Countries ◽

Historical Background ◽

Eastern European ◽

Cultural Changes ◽

East European ◽

Psychological Pressure ◽

History Of ◽

Eastern European Countries

The purpose of this article is to provide a historical background of medicine, science and sports with the focus on the development of modern sports medicine in European countries, with an accent on Eastern European countries that have a long sports medicine tradition. The development of modern sports medicine began at the end of 19th and the beginning of 20th century, and it has been associated with social and cultural changes in the world of medicine, science and sports. Advanced medical knowledge, skills and practices, and the progress of scientific achievements enabled sports people to improve their performance level. Increased popularisation and commercialisation of sports have resulted from urbanization and city lifestyle, leading to the lack of physical activity and increased psychological pressure. In addition, the growing need and interest in sports and successes in professional sports have become a symbol of international recognition and prestige for the nations.

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The Level of Development of the Digital Economy in Poland and Selected European Countries: A Comparative Analysis

Foundations of Management ◽

10.1515/fman-2017-0014 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 175-190 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Miroslaw Moroz

Keyword(s):

Comparative Analysis ◽

Statistical Methods ◽

Statistical Data ◽

Digital Economy ◽

European Countries ◽

Secondary Sources

Abstract An assessment of the degree of the development of the digital economy in Poland in comparison to chosen European countries is the main purpose of the paper. The methodology of the conducted research is based on the analysis of secondary sources and applying statistical methods. In order to make the comparison in methodically correct manner, synthetic measures of the development of the e-economy were used in the form of two indexes: NRI (Networked Readiness Index) and DESI (Digital Economy and Society Index). On the basis of available statistical data, four European countries were confronted with Poland. Results of the analysis indicate a relatively unfavorable situation of Poland.

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