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Bridging the Gap: Roma Access to Public Services in Slovakia
No full textThis book aims to provide a perspective on access to public services in the lives of marginalized Roma in Slovakia. Public services are broadly understood here to include social and employment services, health care, education, amenities such as shops and restaurants, and municipal infrastructure. The research for this book was conducted using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Data were gathered in three localities in eastern Slovakia through focus groups, individual in-depth interviews, and a questionnaire survey. In this way, the book seeks to offer a comprehensive understanding of the barriers Roma face in accessing public services in everyday life. The data analyzed, summarized, and presented in this book will serve as a valuable source of information for the development of data-driven policies at the local, regional, and national levels, thereby contributing to the broader effort to enhance the social integration of Roma populations in Slovakia.Publishe
Chapter 1 Present and future of the Ukrainian language teaching and Ukrainian studies in Europe
No full textThe Routledge Handbook of the Sociopolitical Context of Language Learning is a compelling examination of how language education must adapt to our rapidly changing world. This book explores the need for a fresh perspective on language learning, moving beyond traditional methods to address the complexities of today’s global landscape. It delves into the impact of geopolitical shifts, cultural exchanges, and social justice issues on language education. The book offers a blend of theoretical insights and practical approaches, highlighting how language learning intersects with global politics and cultural diversity. It examines case studies from various countries, including Ukraine and Oman, to reveal how language policies and practices are evolving in response to contemporary challenges. By integrating themes of identity, equity, and intercultural understanding, the book presents groundbreaking content that pushes for more inclusive and effective language education. Ideal for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of language learning, this book provides valuable perspectives on how to rethink and redesign language education to better serve a diverse and interconnected world. It offers practical strategies and thought-provoking analyses, making it an essential resource for navigating the complexities of modern language teaching and learnin
Thefts of Relics in Italy
No full textWith the emergence of the cult of saints, their remains assumed a central role, becoming sources of miraculous events and healings. According to the accounts of their martyrdom, the bodies were initially removed immediately after death to protect them from destruction by the elements or animals. In the centuries that followed, particularly after the cessation of persecution, the possession of saints’ relics came to signify prestige for a church, monastery, or city. The phenomenon of relic theft (furta sacra) – attested throughout the whole medieval Europe – is therefore closely linked to the need to document and legitimise such thefts, thereby establishing the right of a specific religious or urban community to claim possession of a saint’s remains. Justifications, legitimations, ordeals and supernatural interventions are intricately woven into the narratives of hagiographers across the centuries. This book adopts an interdisciplinary approach to reconstruct the cultural history of relic theft within the specific context of Italy, from Late Antiquity through to the Central Middle Ages
Rechtsschutz der Aktionäre der Zielgesellschaft bei unterlassenem Pflichtangebot nach § 35 WpÜG
No full textAccording to prevailing opinion, shareholders have no remedies in the case of failure to make a mandatory takeover offer under sec. 35 of the German Securities Acquisition and Takeover Act (WpÜG), as the WpÜG is not considered to serve the purpose of individual protection. However, the WpÜG implements the EU Takeover Directive and must be interpreted in light of ECJ case law, which aims to empower EU citizens to enforce their rights (functional subjectivisation). The conclusion of this treatise, therefore, deviates from the prevailing opinion, asserting that the subjectivisation of the mandatory takeover offer regulation is required under EU law.PublishedDie Pflichtangebotsregelung in § 35 WpÜG soll Aktionären im Falle eines Kontrollerwerbs die Möglichkeit zur Desinvestition eröffnen. Allerdings stehen den Aktionären nach derzeit h. M. in der Konstellation eines unterlassenen Pflichtangebots weder öffentlich-rechtliche noch privatrechtliche Rechtsschutzmöglichkeiten offen. Diese gänzliche Versagung des Rechtsschutzes wird vorrangig damit begründet, dass die Normen des WpÜG nach klassischer Auslegung nicht individualschützend seien. Das WpÜG dient allerdings der Umsetzung der Übernahme-RL. Im Rahmen seiner Auslegung ist daher die Rechtsprechung des EuGH zu beachten, nach welcher zur Durchsetzung des Unionsrechts die Unionsbürger mobilisiert werden sollen, indem ihnen Rechtsschutzmöglichkeiten durch das nationale Recht eingeräumt werden müssen (funktionale Subjektivierung). Vor diesem Hintergrund kommt die Arbeit in Abweichung von der h. M. zu dem Ergebnis, dass eine Subjektivierung der Pflichtangebotsregel unionsrechtlich geboten ist
Die Finanzierung von Desinformation
No full textDesinformation und Verschwörungstheorien haben in den letzten Jahren deutlich Aufschwung erhalten, da ihre Verbreitung in den sozialen Medien und anderen Online Plattformen sehr schnell und effektiv sein kann. In zurückliegenden Jahren hat die Europäische Union einige neue Gesetzesgrundlagen geschaffen, die diese Entwicklung eindämmen sollen. Dennoch hat sich ein lukrativer Markt rund um das Verbreiten von Halb- und Unwahrheiten entwickelt. Dies kann negative Konsequenzen für Einzelne und die Gesellschaft mit sich bringen, das zeigen beispielsweise Gewalttaten wie Pizzagate, oder auch die Weigerung sich impfen zu lassen oder Maske zu tragen. Ein weiteres Problem stellt die zunehmende und weltweit verbreitete russische Propaganda dar, insbesondere seit der Eskalation des Ukraine Konflikts. Der Open-Access-Band stellt die relevantesten Akteure vor, die von der Verbreitung von Desinformation profitieren: die Influencer:innen, Plattformen, Werbeträger und Zahlungsdienstleister. Dabei lässt sich mit Beispielen aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum zeigen, welche Geschäftsmodelle sich hinter der Monetarisierung verbergen, wie effektiv diese sein können und ob es Möglichkeiten der Eindämmung von Desinformation gibt, indem Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten eingeschränkt werden
Designing Renewable Energy Systems within Planetary Boundaries
No full textThis open access book explores interdisciplinary sustainability for energy engineering students. Future generations of engineers need to be game changers. The book is designed to help future engineers redesign the world, avoid harmful lockdowns, and prevent the creation of new problems while transforming energy systems in economically profitable and ecologically sustainable ways. It explains the principles of planetary boundaries, addressing the most relevant ones throughout. The book's focus is on the primary methods for producing renewable power and heating. It discusses the fundamental technical and economic design principles involved. The book also covers key energy storage solutions and includes an overview of the impacts of renewable energy production on ecosystems. The book also serves as a useful guide for engineers working on renewable energy projects
Une dynastie de musiciens bretons
No full textLes Collin forment un véritable « clan », actif de 1789 à 1951 à Saint-Brieuc, le « fief » de la famille, et dans un second temps à Rennes ; leur rayonnement maximal s’exerce durant le siècle qui s’écoule entre la nomination de Jules comme organiste de la cathédrale de Saint-Brieuc (1836) et la disparition de son petit-fils Charles-Augustin (dit C.-A.), titulaire de l’orgue de Notre-Dame de Rennes (1938). Ce clan dont l’origine sociale est relativement modeste, offre un remarquable exemple d’ascension : d’abord par la voie de l’Église (en particulier avec les quatre chanoines que compte la descendance de Julien, le « fondateur »), ensuite par celle de la musique où s’illustrèrent surtout les deux plus doués, Charles (1827-1911) et son fils Charles-Augustin (1865-1938). La richesse de la documentation et l’intérêt du fonds d’archives familial permettent d’apporter ici une contribution aux recherches concernant la vie musicale en province et même à Paris quand on sait les liens que la famille tissait avec le grand facteur d’orgue Aristide Cavaillé-Coll, l’organiste Lefébure-Wély et l’école Niedermeyer
Bioremediation for Environmental Sustainability
No full textThis book highlights bioremediation’s role in detoxifying polluted environments using plants, microbes, and fungi. It offers innovative, eco-friendly soil and water remediation strategies, integrating phytoremediation, microbial techniques, and technological advancements to enhance environmental restoration. This book includes six chapters. The first chapter, Phytoremediation: The Green Solution, explores plant-based pollutant absorption and details mechanisms and applications for soil and water cleanup. The second chapter, Application of Fruit Wastes in the Bioremediation of Heavy Metals: Mechanism, Challenges and Prospects, examines organic fruit components as cost-effective agents for binding and removing toxic metals. The third chapter, Geochemical Processes Controlling Metals (Pb, Zn) Mobility during Amended Phytostabilization on Sulfidic Mine Tailings, examines the geochemical processes in the rhizosphere of sulfidic mine tailings during phytostabilization, revealing that plant activity lowers pH and increases metal release, while amendment additions neutralize acidity through three geochemical processes. The fourth chapter, Innovations in Herbicide Bioremediation: Green Solutions for Soil Contamination, presents biotech strategies that combine phytoremediation, microbial degradation, and mechanized tools to restore herbicide-contaminated soil. The fifth chapter, Mycoremediation: An Innovative and Sustainable Approach, discusses fungi’s ability to break down hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and toxins, emphasizing species-specific efficiency and real-world ecosystem restoration. The sixth and final chapter, The Role of Bioremediation in Achieving Environmental Sustainability, provides a comprehensive discussion on the impact of bioremediation in advancing sustainability and its contribution to multiple sustainable development goals. Each chapter is explored in detail, demonstrating bioremediation’s vital role in addressing environmental challenges through responsible and effective solutions. Gratitude is extended to contributors, editors, and publishers for their collaborative efforts in producing this resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers
Kommentierte Bibliografie zur Sprachdidaktik an ladinischen Schulen = Bibliografia commentata della glottodidattica nelle scuole ladine
No full textThe bibliography of more than 600 language didactic media includes current and older teaching materials for primary and secondary schools in the Dolomite Ladin valleys (Val Badia, Val Gardena, Val di Fassa, Buchenstein and Cortina d'Ampezzo), primarily textbooks, but also handbooks for teachers and grey literature. The bibliography also contains numerous interdisciplinary teaching materials. The collected media are monolingual Ladin or multilingual (Ladin, Italian, German, English) and refer to both Ladin and language(s) teaching in general (including Ladin). They thus reflect the linguistic context and the multilingual school reality of Ladin
The Violence of Financial Inclusion
No full textFinancial inclusion appears as a timely development policy. Ostensibly, providing poor households with access to credit and other financial services contributes to sustainable development and poverty alleviation. Anil Shah reveals the colonial roots of microfinance and how these paved the way for its rise in the present. Drawing on empirical field research, he demonstrates how financial inclusion is the latest incarnation of a class-based mode of dominating and exploiting subaltern classes on the Indian subcontinent through gendered and racialised indebtedness. As such, he offers a vital resource for researchers, students, and policymakers working in the field of development finance