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Karaim language in use
Get PDFKaraim is a Turkic West Kipchak group language that reached Lithuania together with the Karaim community in the 14th century and ever since was preserved, used by the Karaims and still is spoken today exclusively in Lithuania by approximately 30 people.This volume offers an overview of the Karaim language’ state-of-the-art, its research, and reflects on it from its usage perspectives. Activities for the language retention by dedicated Karaim people are also presented here, as Karaims in Lithuania have always been very conscious about their native language and its challenges, and have greatly contributed to preserving the language for future generations.This publication summarises outcomes of the international scientific conference titled ‘Karaim language in use’ organised in 2022 by Lithuanian Karaim Association of Culture and The Institute of Asian and Transcultural Studies of Vilnius University (Lithuania) in partnership with the Jagiellonian University in Kraków (Poland) and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland.The conference made part of the programme celebrating 2022, the Year of the Karaims of Lithuania that was dedicated to commemorate the 625th anniversary of the establishment of the Karaim community in Lithuania
Hachan Markas Lavrinovičius’ commitment to the Karaim language Trakai dialect preservation and revitalisation
Get PDFThe paper introduces Markas Lavrinovičius’ most significant jobs in the Karaim cultural heritage preservation and revitalisation. Markas Lavrinovičius (1938–2011) was a Doctor of Science, Lithuanian Karaims’ Hachan, and the Chairman of the Lithuanian Karaims’ Religious Community. He was an active Karaim community member who made an important contribution to the language research and its revival. He described Karaim customs and traditions, compiled Karaim literary heritage, and prepared it for publication; he also described the Biblical stories in the Karaim language, translated relative Turkic-speaking nations’ folk fairy tales into Karaim, and compiled and computerised the Russian-Karaim dictionary. In addition, the article contains a review of the Karaim language coursebook titled 100 karaj tiliniń üriatiuviu. Troch karaj sioziu ([100 Karaim language lessons. Trakai dialect]) – one of his most significant works, containing a thorough research on the Karaim grammar, conducted by Markas Lavrinovičius and Diana Lavrinovič. Despite being surrounded by non-Turkic languages for 625 years, the Karaim language Trakai dialect has managed to preserve its purity and remain untouched throughout the centuries. Unfortunately, it currently faces the threat of extinction. Therefore, teaching the mother tongue was Markas Lavrinovičius’ ultimate goal
The Impact of Restrictions on the State-Owned Enterprises to Expand their Operations into New Product Lines in Latvia
Get PDFThere is a practice among OECD countries of establishing restrictions for state-owned enterprises to develop new products in addition to their main production. Scarce attention is paid to how such an approach affects public enterprises’ performance in favour of the public good; thus, it must be clarified. This research aims to propose competition policy improvements based on the evaluated impact of new product restrictions on competition neutrality. The research methodology includes interviews with Latvian public sector stakeholders concerning the advantages of optimal use of the company’s resources and risks’ diversification. Private sector disadvantages if state-owned enterprises offer their products in private-dominated markets are considered. It was observed that national policy is contradictory: there is an emphasis on efficiency goals, but the expansion initiatives by state-owned enterprises in the market are accepted reluctantly. Taking advantage of state-owned enterprises to boost R&D innovations is important to fostering Latvian regional development policies
The Modern Economic, Technological, and Societal Trends: New Challenges or Opportunities. Conference Proceedings, November 27-29, 2024
No full textThe conference proceedings include abstracts from presentations at the Fifth International Scientific Conference on Accounting, Audit, and Analysis, titled “The Modern Economic, Technological, and Societal Trends: New Challenges or Opportunities”. This conference is dedicated to evaluating the evolution and modernization of accounting, auditing, and financial analysis, covering trends in accounting theory, practice, and regulation; technological transformations; shifts in audit methodologies; advancements in financial and business management practices; and the role of governance and accountability in addressing sustainability and climate-related challenges
19th Prof. Vladas Gronskas International Scientific Conference: Abstract Book
Get PDFThe “19th Prof. Vladas Gronskas International Scientific Conference” conference is an arena for cooperation and scholarly fellowship with young researchers and bachelor, master, and doctoral students from Lithuania and foreign countries. It is an arena for open discussion where young researchers can present and share their scientific insights.
This conference encourages internationalization and closer cooperation between science and business. The conference keynote speakers – business representatives – provide participants with new insights and inspiration for further research.
The main goal of this scientific gathering is to contribute to a reliable, safe, effective, and sustainable economy and business development. Encouraging entrepreneurship is a crucial condition for economic growth, and this puts forward a new approach to business, creativity, value creation, and innovation. It is precisely in this context that industry and science should interact
