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This analysis identifies the dominant media frames in the coverage of four right-wing populist actors — Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Silvio Berlusconi, and Roman Abramovich — by the Bulgarian editions of Elle and Cosmopolitan. Although the political platforms of these men are not, in fact, anti-establishment, which is the core characteristic of populism, they are referred to as populist actors because of their use of populist tools and discourses to practice so-called “neo-populism from above.” The four men were framed as: a carriers of a “golden touch”; b sources of profound/problematic wisdom; and c admirable collectors of “trophy” women. The findings are discussed as illustrative of the tabloidization of U.S. women’s magazine brands in the post-communist context of Bulgaria.
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In this paper fundamental information concerning the designing and conducting of comparative experiments, as methods which are able to be employed in the field of media studies, will be successively delineated. On the basis of the large-scale online experiment conducted in 15 countries in 2017, the assessment of the populist message impact as well as methodological challenges to such a project will be presented. We discuss challenges and lessons learnt from this type of research design.
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After its release in 2003, The Last Samurai became a major success at the Japanese (and international) box-office, simultaneously marking a turning point in the illustration of Japan by Western media, and more specifically, by US-American institutions of mass entertainment, such as Hollywood. The Last Samurai has been mostly discussed on the background of the historical realities it depicts (the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the unconditional import of Western artefacts and values, the clash between old and new in Japan by mid-19th century) or from the perspective of the impact it had on the representation of Asian or other non-European cultures by American mainstream mass-media. Based on a 15-year empiric-phenomenological fieldwork in the slippery domain of Japanese mass-media, as well as in-depth literature research on new media, masculinity studies and entertainment industry with specific focus on Japan, this paper argues that the character embodied by Tom Cruise – the typical white male from Japanese perspective – displayed an unexpectedly refreshing insight into the prevalent masculinity ideal in Japan, as subliminally suggested by the Japanese characters. On the one hand, it challenges the image of the samurai, both in its historical idealization (stoic warriors and social elite) and in their contemporary adaptation (carriers of Japan’s post-war recovery). On the other hand, it questions the values incorporated by classical Japanese masculinity and suggests a credible alternative, with emotional flexibility, human warmth and mental vulnerability as potential core attributes.
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Building a long-term and effective relationship with the target audiences is a priority for the marketing of each organization. Museums are not an exception. Their mission of preserving cultural heritage raises specific requirements for relationship marketing. This article will explore the relationships that the museum builds with a variety of internal and external audiences.
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The scientific paper outlines the application experience while addressing the questions relating to the relevant legal basis use for a natural person’s personal data processing in the framework of the employment relationship realization. Ising SoLoMo concept products and applications in the framework of the employment (or in a wider context ‘industrial’) relationship realization comes as a prerequisite for the legal basis identification. Each relationship is subject to specific control and inspection procedures, as defined in the legislation of the Slovak republic. In this respect, the scientific paper uses application experience mainly from the author’s legal practice.
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Increasing digital competencies is one of the processes that are evolving in every industry. The development of technologies in marine platforms also leads to the logical need for changes in the training of service persons. For the purposes of this transformation and the development of new skills, the curricula of seafarers in the cross-section of digital competencies have been analyzed and a solution to meet the new realities has been proposed based on the analysis.
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Highlights from our coverage region: Latvia bans RT; procurement scandal in Slovenia; Catch-22 for Rio Tinto in Mongolia; corona-farewell party in Prague; and more environmental accidents in Siberia.
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The goal of this paper is to present a set of criteria for comparison of program languages and give arguments for their selection. With their help The Python language is compared with its competitors for different applications. As a result a methodology for the selection of a program language is developed, based on multi-criteria analysis. The contribution is the developed methodology and the fact that it is universal by nature and can be used for the selection of a different set of languages, criteria and weights.
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The aim of the paper is to present innovative technologies that contribute to strengthening cybersecurity of critical infrastructure. It focuses on trends in the use of high-tech solutions for cybersecurity of critical infrastructure. They are analyzed the capabilities of the next-generation cybersecurity model, as well as the role of the simulation modelling and expert systems in the process of identifying and preventing cyber attacks. The main result of the study is the description of the overall sequence of steps to be completed in a model in order to a simulation study of the impact of a DoS – attack to it. The applied conributions are expressed in developing the algorithms in the form of block diagrams because of the comparative clarity and accessibility of this approach. Therefore, they are suitable for implementation in professional simulation environments. Тhe types of algorithms and their properties, as well as the symbolism of the geometric blocks used are explained in detail and supported by examples of author's empirical studies conducted in the selected simulation products.
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The aim of this paper is building a simulation model of an enterprise global IP network with multimedia services using the network simulation software Cisco Packet Tracer. They are examined protocols for the realization of the VoIP service and providing multimedia content to end users with guaranteed high quality of voice and multimedia services. The result of the research is a simulation model implemented using Cisco networking devices that are selected due to their advantages compared to other device models. The applied contributions are expressed in reducing the operational costs and ensuring reliable protection and stability when the load of the network is maximum.
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The aim of this article is addressing of the main issues with today's software solutions for developing interactive learning content. As a result, the main approaches are derived to providing adaptive personalized training are outlined and the key problems in creating personalized interactive e-learning are systematized.
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The aim of this paper is to develop a methodology for risk analysis, assessment and management using the event tree method. A sample sequence of risk analysis actions is shown with the use the event tree method in determining the probability of realizing a dangerous event including an exemplary event tree pattern according the example under consideration and with the possibility of calculations and for determining the risk at the accepted value of the damageA methodology for risk analysis is proposed based on the event tree applicable to student training on risk analysis and management.
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The aim of the present work is to develop a methodology for conducting exercises for analysis, assessment and management of risk, using a web based tool, by identifying and analyzing the risk of occurrence of a dangerous event through the dynamic fault tree method. As a result, a framework is presented according to the proposed methodology applicable to the students' training in risk analysis, evaluation and management, and according to acceptedassumptions. Approaches for qualitative and quantitative risk assessment are presented at the assumed value of the damages. In addition, a methodology for risk analysis, assessment and management applicable to student training on risk analysis and management, through the dynamic fault tree method, has been developed and proposed.
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The purpose of the article is to represent the organizational aspects of drone administration in the Republic of Bulgaria. On the basis of comparative structural and legal analysis specific functions of national, european and international authorities administrating the use of drones are highlighted as results as well as the structures of the administrations that assist them. Merit of the article are the suggested methods of improving the administration of the national regulating authority for administration of drones in Republic of Bulgaria. A suggestion for creation of specializedstructural department for administrating drones in the authority is being made in the article, also specific suggestions for improving the communication between regulating authorities for the use of drones and companies using them.
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The aim of the present work is to consider the different options for building of test platforms (testbeds) for innovative research mainly on the next generation Internet. Test platforms for next generation networks in various related projects are considered: PlanetLab, Global Environment for Network Innovations (GENI), FIRE (Future Internet Research and Experimentation), FEDERICA, OneLab2, PANLAB, PII ( Panlab II, WISEBED. The results are related to obtaining summary information about the structures and features of the operation of the test platforms. Contributions to the work are the in-depth analysis of the features of building, virtualization, division and provision of shared resources, as well as the ways of unification (federation) and management of test platforms.
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The currently widely used 4G cellular networks face many challenges. The growing demand for high-resolution mobile multimedia applications is bringing these networks to their practical limits. 5G networks, the next generation of wireless communications, are standardized to ease the burden on current infrastructure by offering significantly higher data rates through increased channel bandwidth. Given the lack of accessible frequencies traditionally used for mobilecommunications, millimeter bandwidths (mmWave) are quite a challenging alternative. This technology is a cornerstone of upcoming 5G networks, allowing faster data speeds and much higher bandwidth than ever before, but not every 5G network will necessarily use this frequency band, at least not all the time. As with any new technology, there are unavoidable problems that need to be overcome. The purpose of the research and analysis in this article is to systematize issues and solutions related to the potential problems of spectrum sharing in mmWave frequency range, its suitability for long-distance communications, indoors, in bad weather conditions, as well as biological aspects, and relevant conclusions have been done to meet these challenges.
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