Language factor and Brazilian national identity

2021 ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Olga Yu. Kornienko
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Close Connection ◽  
Indian Languages ◽  
Linguistic Identity ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Complex Processes ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Objective Tool

The article examines the role of the linguistic factor in the formation of linguistic identity in Brazil. National identity reflects the complex processes of the existence and development of a nation in cultural and linguistic environment, the language being not only an important identification factor, but also an objective tool for determining other factors affecting the formation of the Brazilian nation and its identity. The close connection between the ongoing economic, spatial-historical and social processes and the formation of identity is analyzed with the help of the author's method of sociolinguistic isomorphism. It resulted in the following findings: the formation of the Brazilian version of the Portuguese language was greatly influenced by the Indian languages, information about which was meticulously collected and systematized by the Jesuits; the language maintained a close connection with the language of the metropolis for a long time, having taken its own track only after gaining independence. At present the shifts in the linguistic reflection of Brazilian reality are revealed through the polysemy trends, transfer of meaning, professional media slang, youth slang.

scholarly journals The Role of Hydrologic Processes in Catchments

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 1216-1225
Author(s):  
Ariwadun Martha Ekundayo
Keyword(s):  
Hydrological Processes ◽  
Catchment Management ◽  
Distribution Models ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Hydrologic Processes ◽  
Hydrological Characteristics ◽  
Complex Processes ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Vital Factor

Hydrological processes within a catchment perform an important role in the functioning of the ecosystem, by incorporating the complex processes (physical, chemical and biological) that sustain life. Water is a very vital factor that determines the efficiency of the ecosystem, species composition and biodiversity, hence the imperativeness of a review of the catchment hydrological processes causing runoff. Some of the models, such as the Stochastic and the Physical and Probability Distribution Models, will be reviewed. The factors affecting these hydrological processes, determining their functioning within the catchment will be reviewed to examine their effects on the productivity of the basin. For proper catchment management, this review is important for examining integration and understanding the important challenges of the interaction between economic, environmental, and productivity values of catchments as complex socioecological systems. Catchments have common hydrological characteristics but vary in their runoff response within the basin which is subject to the dominant hydrological factor controlling the catchment

scholarly journals Development and Prospect of Nanoarchitectured Solar Cells

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Zhang ◽  
Wenxu Xie ◽  
Yong Xiang
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Quantum Effect ◽  
Photovoltaic Device ◽  
Device Performance ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Lower Production

This paper gives an overview of the development and prospect of nanotechnologies utilized in the solar cell applications. Even though it is not clearly pointed out, nanostructures indeed have been used in the fabrication of conventional solar cells for a long time. However, in those circumstances, only very limited benefits of nanostructures have been used to improve cell performance. During the last decade, the development of the photovoltaic device theory and nanofabrication technology enables studies of more complex nanostructured solar cells with higher conversion efficiency and lower production cost. The fundamental principles and important features of these advanced solar cell designs are systematically reviewed and summarized in this paper, with a focus on the function and role of nanostructures and the key factors affecting device performance. Among various nanostructures, special attention is given to those relying on quantum effect.

scholarly journals Contingency and Agency in the Mountain Landscapes of the Western Pyrenees: A Place-Based Approach to the Long Anthropocene

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 3882
Author(s):  
Ted L Gragson ◽  
Michael R. Coughlan ◽  
David S. Leigh
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Factors ◽  
Behavioral Variability ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Landscape Degradation ◽  
Complex Processes ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Mountain Landscapes ◽  
Human Landscape ◽  
Western Pyrenees

Regional- and biome-scale paleoecological analyses and archaeological syntheses in the mountain landscapes of the western Pyrenees suggest that the Long Anthropocene began with agropastoral land use at the onset of the Neolithic. Historical and geographic analyses emphasize the marginality of the western Pyrenees and the role of enforced social norms exacted by intense solidarities of kin and neighbors in agropastoral production. Both are satisfying and simple narratives, yet neither offers a realistic framework for understanding complex processes or the contingency and behavioral variability of human agents in transforming a landscape. The Long Anthropocene in the western Pyrenees was a spatially and temporally heterogeneous and asynchronous process, and the evidence frequently departs from conventional narratives about human landscape degradation in this agropastoral situation. A complementary place-based strategy that draws on geoarchaeological, biophysical, and socio-ecological factors is used to examine human causality and environmental resilience and demonstrate their relationship with the sustainability of mountain landscapes of the western Pyrenees over medium to long time intervals.

scholarly journals Modelling of natural water retention in the catchment basin of the Opava river during flood

Beskydy ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Palát ◽  
M. Palát ◽  
J. Prudký
Keyword(s):  
Water Retention ◽  
Flood Protection ◽  
Catchment Basin ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Small Collection ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Short Time ◽  
The Given

The aim of the analysis involved in the article is to define the significance of separate factors affecting the natural process of retention in the catchment basin thus can assess the priorities in undertaking flood protection. The analysis was based on results achieved by using a new method how to determine water retention in the catchment basin. Resulting dependent variables of effective long-time retention, effective short-time retention, effective total retention and maximum specific runoff for single catchment basins of the Opava river, were evaluated statistically by means of linear regression and correlation analysis, stepwise regression and multiple regression. It is possible to say, that the results achieved may suggest to re-evaluate some established views concerning the role of separate factors influencing natural retention of the landscape. The results of the research testify the fact that in case of densely settled floodplain regions the combined flood protection measures, i.e. as technical and nature friendly ones should be applied. Due to relatively small collection of observations it is not possible to generalize all the conclusions absolutely, nevertheless they have a certain validity at least for the given area.

scholarly journals A Systems Dynamics Simulation Study of Network Public Opinion Evolution Mechanism

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 189-207
Author(s):  
Ge Gao ◽  
Tianyong Wang ◽  
Xianrong Zheng ◽  
Yong Chen ◽  
Xiaobo Xu
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
New Media ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Systems Dynamics ◽  
Media Report ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Relationship Model ◽  
Long Time

The factors that affect formation and dissemination of public opinion have been studied for a long time. However, the findings are disparate and fragmented, given the characteristics of netizens and new media in the Big Data era. To this end, this article introduces eight mechanisms working on formation and dissemination of public opinion on network. Based on system dynamics, this article further proposes a comprehensive causal relationship model to explore the factors affecting the consequence of public opinion on network. Particularly, the role of government is taken into consideration in this model. A simulation with Vensim PLE is conducted. The results of the simulation indicate that group polarization among netizens, opinion leaders, the quantity of media audience, the frequency of media report, government attention, and warning mechanism for public opinion crisis affect the consequence of public opinion on network significantly. Implications of the findings are discussed.

The Problem of Identifying and Modeling the Relationship between Monetary Factor and Inflation in the Russian Economy

2008 ◽  
pp. 61-76
Author(s):  
A. Porshakov ◽  
A. Ponomarenko
Keyword(s):  
Money Supply ◽  
Money Demand ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Complex Approach ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Long Time ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Supply Side Factors

The role of monetary factor in generating inflationary processes in Russia has stimulated various debates in social and scientific circles for a relatively long time. The authors show that identification of the specificity of relationship between money and inflation requires a complex approach based on statistical modeling and involving a wide range of indicators relevant for the price changes in the economy. As a result a model of inflation for Russia implying the decomposition of inflation dynamics into demand-side and supply-side factors is suggested. The main conclusion drawn is that during the recent years the volume of inflationary pressures in the Russian economy has been determined by the deviation of money supply from money demand, rather than by money supply alone. At the same time, monetary factor has a long-run spread over time impact on inflation.

Philosophical and Pedagogical Views of Yu. F. Samarin

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 209-218
Author(s):  
Lev E. Shaposhnikov
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Educational Policy ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Context ◽  
The Government ◽  
Role Of Religion

The paper analyses the evolution of Yu. Samarin’s ideas from rationalism to “holistic knowledge”. Special attention is paid to the philosopher’s conceptualization of the key role of religion for a nation. The author also examines the scholar’s position concerning the promotion of patriotism as an important impetus for social development. Emphasis is made on analyzing the interaction of universal and national aspects in the educational process, as well as on the value of national identity in the field of humanities. The article also presents Yu. Samarin’s critical evaluation of the government educational policy and his suggestions on increasing its effectiveness. The author notes the relevance of Yu. Samarin’s views for the contemporary philosophical and educational context.

Researching the factors influencing the satisfaction of master students at VNU School of Interdisciplinary Studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Do Huy Thuong ◽  
Nguyen Thi Phuong Hong
Keyword(s):  
Service Industry ◽  
Interdisciplinary Studies ◽  
Number Of Solutions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Training Institutions ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
Market Strategies ◽  
Students Satisfaction ◽  
Training Service

Improving the quality in order to keep up with the trend in the world is the vital task of training institutions today. Training institutions need to grasp market needs and satisfy the requirements of customers - learners. Nadiri, H., Kandampully, J & Hussain, K. (2009) argue that the managers in education need to apply market strategies that are being used by manufacturing and business enterprises and need to be aware that the role of training institutions is a service industry which is responsible for satisfying learner needs (Elliott & Shin, 2002). Currently, there have been many researches on students’ satisfaction. However, each research has its own objectives and is conducted on different scales. This study is implemented to provide information about the factors affecting master students’ satisfaction with the training service at VNU School of Interdisciplinary Studies (VNU SIS). Through it, the research offers a number of solutions to improving the satisfaction level of the master students at VNU SIS in the coming time.

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