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The article is devoted to the issues of increasing efficiency of machine-building enterprises and planning their foreign economic activities. The aim of the research is to improve effective mechanism for planning of FEA of machine-building complex of Ukraine. It has been determined that for the majority of Ukrainian enterprises foreign economic activity means the increase of economic independence. A range of measures to improve the competitiveness and consolidate positions in the global machine-building industry is offered. It has been pointed out that the solution of many problems of machine-building enterprises and the transition of the branch to a qualitatively new level of development largely depends on foreign economic activity planning and joint efforts of the government and producers with the active cooperation of both parties with foreign investors and partners. The author has suggested the interpretation of the concept of 'mechanism for planning of foreign economic activities of machine-building complex' as a system of appropriate methods and instruments that are used to reach target indices of international economic activity based on informational, organizational, legal, software, technical and financial support, taking into account the most important factors for planning of FEA of machine-building enterprises. It has been determined that special attention in the mechanism for planning of FEA of machine-building complex should be paid to financial support, which the author has divided into three levels: strategic, tactical and operational. ; У статті розглянуто питання, пов'язані з підвищенням ефективності діяльності машинобудівних підприємств та плануванням їх зовнішньоекономічної діяльності. Розглянуто складові дієвого механізму планування ЗЕД машинобудівного комплексу. Обґрунтовано необхідність удосконалення дієвого механізму планування зовнішньоекономічної діяльності машинобудівного комплексу для забезпечення стабільних темпів економічного зростання країни у тривалій перспективі. Запропоновано трактувати зміст поняття «механізм планування зовнішньоекономічної діяльності машинобудівного комплексу» як систему відповідних методів та важелів, які використовують для досягнення цільових показників міжнародної економічної діяльності на основі інформаційного, організаційно-правового, програмно-технічного та фінансового забезпечення з урахуванням визначених найвагоміших чинників щодо планування ЗЕД підприємств машинобудівного комплексу. Визначено, що особливу увагу у механізмі планування ЗЕД машинобудівного комплексу слід приділяти фінансовому забезпеченню, яке автор поділив на три рівні: стратегічний, тактичний та оперативний.

Globalization is an important phenomenon that has affected the entire world in the contemporary era. Its impact on the education system of a country is intrinsic. In the context of India, globalization has impacted upon the education system in complex and conflicting ways. There is an increased emphasis on preparing global citizens who are ready to face the highly competitive world. There is a huge upsurge in the demand for learning English language, growing popularity of international schools, need for curriculum restructuring and inclusion of ICTs etc. While the basic aims of education are to enable children develop their potentials, define and pursue a meaningful purpose; globalisation has put an extra pressure on the education system to create 'winners' who are ready to battle in the race for the survival of the fittest. The present paper is an attempt to unveil the impact of globalisation on the school system as a whole. The paper is based on an empirical research conducted in sixteen government and private schools of Delhi, India. It explores their overall resources- physical infrastructure, human and non-human assets and various facilities that are intrinsic in order to provide quality education to the children. It attempts to present the contrasting revelations across the two categories of school education with respect to diverse variables such as strength of teachers and pupils, available infrastructure and its maintenance, co-curricular activities etc. It dwells into an investigation of attempts by the schools to provide a pro-social learning environment to pupils for indulging in innovative and creative accomplishments and providing a platform to explore and nurture their hidden talents. An interesting component that emerges is the strident diversity in the broad Art Education and Health and Physical Education school activities that are indeed significant for overall personality development. It also seeks to compare and critique the two categories of schools in terms of their inherited inequalities and explore their efforts as well as challenges to provide high standards of education. Last but not the least, the paper links the outcomes of the research with globalisation. It seeks to suggest few areas significant for developing an ideal knowledge base for a global education within the contemporary Indian school system keeping in mind the child and human rights perspective.

Проведено аналіз основних рушійних сил та існуючих перешкод, що обумовлюють сьогодні особливості розвитку вітчизняного органічного сектору у агровиробництві, а також виділено основні перспективні напрямки його подальшого розвитку. Представлено форми й способи додаткового фінансування галузі, в тому числі із активним залученням іноземних інвестицій або у рамках реалізації міжнародних проектів. ; Проведен анализ основных движущих сил и существующих препятствий, обусловливающих сегодня особенности развития отечественного органического сектора в агропроизводстве, а также выделены основные перспективные направления его дальнейшего развития. Представлены формы и способы дополнительного финансирования отрасли, в том числе с активным привлечением иностранных инвестиций или в рамках реализации международных проектов. ; Active development of organic agriculture sector is one of strategic priorities for Ukraine. That is why the study of effective ways and directions of development of organic farming is currently a relevant scientific task. In our study we present the results of the analysis of main driving forces and existing barriers for development of organic sector of agriculture in Ukraine. Based on obtained results, we are able to conclude that:• rich natural resource potential of Ukraine and a long tradition of natural farming provide the necessary preconditions for the effective development of organic production;• the main obstacle for development of the industry is the lack of financial commitment from the government;• the active forms of support for organic production currently include attracting of foreign and donor investments, as well as participation in international scientific and practical projects.We also present a comprehensive systematization of perspective directions for development of organic production in the form of structural and logic scheme. The main emphasis is on systemic, institutional, informational and organizational elements. In addition, the particular importance of regional and global markets, as well as the control of environmental safety is indicated.Most of these measures require complex research and development of the appropriate strategies and algorithms for their implementation. Therefore, our research is focused on the development of effective measures of regional support for organic farming. To a large extent the efforts are focused on Poltava region, which has considerable natural potential, long-established traditions of organic farming, as well as an attractive investment climate for foreign and domestic innovations.

Background – The graduated nurses have increased for several years, in Central Java in 2011 there were 50 000 graduated diploma, but not all graduates can be absorbed in the health services, only 4-10 per cent per year (Kompas, December 3, 2011). The low uptake of graduates also occurred in Blora Nursing Study Programme, Tha data of the year 2008 - 2011, graduates got the job before the sixth month in a row - were 2008 (15%), 2009 (16%), 2010 (1.6%) and 2011 (6.5%). More details of the percentage above 50% internship at the Public Hospital and Primary Health Center, 10% as Government Civilization, 1% working at private health centers and 0.5% working in the International Institutions, but they have already resigned before the contract was completed and choosed to work closed by their parents (CDC Prodi Nursing Blora, 2012). From this description it can be seen that the low uptake was influenced by several factors such as ability, motivation, interests, personality and potential. These factors were also associated with the selection of workplace among graduate nurses. Purpose -The aim of this research was to determine the relationship among interests, self- potential (intelligence) and personality in choosing workplace among graduated nurses. Research Design -This research design was a descriptive survey and 78 candidates graduated nurses from Blora Nursing Study Program involved in 2012 in this study. The data was analyzed with the Multiple Linear Regression. Results - The results showed that there was a significant relationship among these variables of interest, potential (intelligence) and personality in choosing workplace, with the value F count F 0,05 was 28.400 2.730, and the coefficient of determination of 53.5%, which means 46.5% influenced by other factors. Furthermore when the influence of each variables were viewed individually, the intelligence variable indicated that there was a significant relation to the selection of workplace, it was showed by t count t table that was 5.861 1.994. Conclusion - It can be concluded that there was a significant relationship among interest, self-potential (intelligence) and personality to workplace selection among graduated nurses from Blora Nursing Study Program in 2012, and the intelligence factor has been the most significant relationship in the selection of the work area. The next studies should look at other factors that influence of motivation among graduated nurses in the selection of workplace.

Hydrogen is being widely promoted as the future primary energy carrier to replace current hydrocarbon fuels. Governments and industries are investing in research and development programs to develop hydrogen production, transport and storage technologies. In addition, hydrogen gas is currently used in chemical processing and aerospace applications. Hydrogen gas is combustible with a wide flammability range of about 4 to 75 percent, a low ignition energy, and a low gas density. With the expanding application of hydrogen gas coupled with its highly combustible nature, focus must be placed on safety. Detection and monitoring technologies are needed which can provide low limits of detection, high sensitivity, a wide detection range, fast response times and ease of implementation to ensure public safety. Hydrogen sensors are of increasing importance in connection with the development and expanded use of hydrogen gas as an energy carrier and as a chemical reactant. Also they are essential to facilitate the detection of accidental hydrogen releases wherever hydrogen will be produced, distributed, stored, and used. This thesis highlights the importance of hydrogen sensing regarding the safety and reliability. The first chapter describes and classifies the different types of hydrogen sensors and the technology behind them. Characteristic performance parameters of these sensor types, such as measuring range, sensitivity, selectivity and response time are reviewed. In the second chapter the methods of the tests performed on the commercially available hydrogen sensors are described. Parameters such us detection limits and response times are measured and the advantages and disadvantages of those sensors are written down. In the third chapter new hydrogen detecting technologies will be mentioned either available in the market or under development and afterwards we will refer to the improvements of knowledge on hydrogen safety, according to the standards and guidelines of the International Energy Agency's Hydrogen Implementing Agreement. Regulations will be also mentioned. The fourth chapter describes the framework of the Hydrogen Safety Engineering (H2SE) profession which is defined as an application of scientific and engineering principles to the protection of life, property and environment from adverse effects of incidents/accidents involving hydrogen. Finally a reliable and comprehensive safety risk analysis model has been developed. In the fifth chapter of this thesis there is a summary with the conclusions deducted of this work.

Nuevas políticas avalan la importancia de la accesibilidad Web, y fomentan que los entornos, productos y servicios puedan ser practicables y la posibilidad de ser utilizados para lo que han sido concebidos. La cuestión es qué se debe hacer para empezar de forma diferente a alcanzar la accesibilidad educativa. A nivel tecnológico, tanto software como hardware especializados en ayudas técnicas, se están llevando a cabo numerosas propuestas por parte de las Administraciones Públicas y otras organizaciones privadas. Sin embargo, no se puede olvidar la oportunidad de la educación a distancia a través del e-learning. La Accesibilidad Universal debe llegar a este nivel de integración del usuario en el campo de la formación a distancia a través de las Nuevas Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación. La finalidad de este artículo es desarrollar una base de datos común a nivel internacional, que cubra la carencia de investigación educativa en el campo de la e-accesibilidad y que proporcione a los docentes una fuente de recursos para la creación de materiales didácticos flexibles para entornos de educación en red (e-learning) que promuevan la integración de las personas discapacitadas, específicamente en el ámbito académico. ; New policies support the importance of Web accessibility, and promote the environment, products and services can be practical and can be used for what they are designed. The question is what to do to start in a different way to achieve the accessibility of education. A level of technology, both software and hardware technical support specialist, is being carried out numerous proposals from government and other private organizations. However, we can not forget the opportunity for distance education through elearning. Universal Accessibility to reach this level of integration of the user in the field of distance learning through the New Information Technologies and Communication. The purpose of this paper is to develop a common database at the international level, covering the lack of educational research in the field of e-accessibility and to provide an educational resource for the creation of learning materials for flexible environments education network (e-learning) to promote the integration of disabled people, specifically in the academic field.

Abstract Background The Turkish government has implemented several reforms to improve the Turkish Statistical Institute Death Reporting System (TURKSTAT-DRS) since 2009. However, there has been no assessment to evaluate the impact of these reforms on causes of death statistics. This study attempted to analyse the impact of these reforms on the TURKSTAT-DRS for Turkey, and in the case of Izmir, one of the most developed provinces in Turkey. Methods The evaluation framework comprised three main components each with specific criteria. Firstly, data from TURKSTAT for Turkey and Izmir for the periods 2001–2008 and 2009–2013 were assessed in terms of the following dimensions that represent quality of mortality statistics (a. completeness of death registration, b. trends in proportions of deaths with ill-defined causes). Secondly, the quality of information recorded on individual death certificates from Izmir in 2010 was analysed for a. missing information, b. timeliness of death notifications and c. characteristics of deaths with ill-defined causes. Finally, TURKSTAT data were analysed to estimate life tables and summary mortality indicators for Turkey and Izmir, as well as the leading causes-of-death in Turkey in 2013. Results Registration of adult deaths in Izmir as well as at the national level for Turkey has considerably improved since the introduction of reforms in 2009, along with marked decline in the proportions of deaths assigned ill-defined causes. Death certificates from Izmir indicated significant gaps in recorded information for demographic as well as epidemiological variables, particularly for infant deaths, and in the detailed recording of causes of death. Life expectancy at birth estimated from local data is 3–4 years higher than similar estimates for Turkey from international studies, and this requires further investigation and confirmation. Conclusion The TURKSTAT-DRS is now an improved source of mortality and cause of death statistics for Turkey. The reliability and validity of TURKSTAT data needs to be established through a detailed research program to evaluate completeness of death registration and validity of registered causes of death. Similar evaluation and data analysis of mortality indicators is required at regular intervals at national and sub-national level, to increase confidence in their utility as primary data for epidemiology and health policy.

The attention of the media and international news is addressed to the migration issues, just during the landings of illegal migrants, and especially when these landings are linked to the deaths of migrants. However, for nearly thirty years, Sicily, among the Southern European regions most affected by the phenomenon of migration flows, has assumed the role of "gate" which introduces to Europe from Africa, making a bridge among nearest worlds, but often extremely different. This condition is, in fact, a historical value, given that Sicily has always been the crossroads of migration flows among Mediterranean Europe, Asia and Africa which allowed the exchange among cultures, ethnicities and religions. When we talk about immigration in Sicily, therefore, we refer nowadays to a structural reality, which the Islanders have generally agreed with the sense of hospitality and openness. Over the last thirty years, however, this phenomenon, to the different ways with which often occurs (the territorial scale of the phenomenon, the considerable increase of flows, the different ethnic groups, emerging conflicts and latent ones, the inadequacy of policies etc.) and in relation to issues of inclusion/exclusion processes, poses many problems affecting even, from a social, spatial and economic point of view, urban and territorial planning (Sandercock, 2000; Lo Piccolo, 2006). In particular, the controversial experience of the migrants' reception centers, expected by Italian laws for the state of emergency generated by great flows of migrants, produces a state of exception, characterized by the suspension of the rights/norms that is paradoxically legalized (Schmitt, 1922; Agamben, 2005). State of emergency and state of exception transform these centers in "juridically indistinct places" (Agamben, 2005), where migrants' rights are temporally suspended. Agamben, in fact, argues that the state of exception, which was meant to be a provisional measure, became in the course of the twentieth century a normal paradigm of government in emergency conditions. The aim of this paper is to explore the controversial and unclear role that planning, as policies and spatial planning, carries out in the "migrants reception policies" related to realization of the reception centers. In these cases, planning is used as an instrument of oppression and exclusion (Sandercock 1998; Friedmann, 1973; Healey 1997), transforming the places of reception in zones of subjugation and control.

In order to understand the legal order it is necessary to stop at legal sources, respectively sources of law which identify the main tools for the expression of the will of the relevant state bodies and the rules of conduct, legal norms of conduct, where we can divide legal acts in general acts and special acts. As a rule, the general acts are called sources of law and that in the formal and material sense. The right in its broad meaning is a set of rules controlled by the authorities that have binding and legal force. The right of a country can be created in different ways. The different ways of creation lead to identifying different sources of law. Therefore: "A source of law is every element, fact or act despite the form, which provides a binding rule for the members of a certain society'. The mandatory rules are divided into formal rules or sources and informal rules or sources. Thus, we have written rules such as constitutions, laws, ordinances, court decisions, but we also have customary unwritten rules, based on need and derived from religious texts.Most of legal systems have chosen the formal system of law sources: they predict expressly the ways of creating the right. Another important fact is the relationship between the sources. In every system, we face several sources of law. The existence of some sources leads us into using an evaluation system between them. We use the hierarchical principle according to which the high sources prevail over the lowest ones. The clearest example can be given in the field of written sources: the constitution affects other sources of law, for example parliament laws, which must be adapted according to the constitution, but of course without changing it. In practice, we can say that in all kinds of systems we can distinguish at least three levels of sources: constitutional acts; legal acts (issued by the Parliament) and regulations with implementing character (issued by the government). However, this is not the only division. Sources can also stand in equality reports: therefore, in the framework of international law, two or more constitutions that belong to two or more countries are in equal positions; in the framework of national law two or more local ordinances have equal positions.

У статті на основі аналізу наукових праць розкрито проблему превентивного напряму соціально-педагогічної роботи щодо дитячого сирітства у зарубіжних країнах, яке показало, що для зарубіжної суспільної практики щодо вирішення проблеми дитячого сирітства характерним є – по-перше, активне впровадження превентивно- профілактичних принципів соціально-педагогічної роботи як засадних у вирішенні проблеми соціального сирітства та орієнтація на потреби, проблеми дитини і сім'ї; по-друге, диференціація соціальної допомоги та підтримки сім'ям і дітям, й створення поруч із державними інституціями розвиненої мережі громадських (приватних ) соціальних служб, дії яких спрямовані на соціальний захист дітей і сімей, які можуть потрапити або вже опинилися у складних життєвих обставинах , а також активний розвиток сімейних форм виховання. ; On the basis of analysis of scientific papers disclosed the problem of preventive direction of social and pedagogical work on child abandonment in foreign countries, which is still little developed by and is out of sight scientific community. That is why the main task of article is to analyze existing experiences of social practice to address the problem of child abandonment in other countries and singling and systematization of preventive direction of social and pedagogical work on the localization of the phenomenon of child abandonment. Explore the international experience of social practice to address the problem of child abandonment and assisting orphans allowed to determine how global trends following: implementation of socio-legal and psycho- pedagogical support to families to prevent difficult situations and the risk of child abandonment; maximum saving for child's biological family; temporary nature of placement in state institutions; priority of family care of orphans; social and educational aid and support foster (foster) family. In general, this study showed that foreign social practice to address the problem of child abandonment is typical – firstly , active implementation of preventive and prophylactic principles of social and pedagogical work as ambush in solving the problem of child abandonment and focus on the needs, challenges and seven of the child's; Secondly, the differentiation of social assistance and support to families and children, and the creation of close to government institutions developed network of public (private) social services, actions are aimed at social protection of children and families can get caught or are in difficult circumstances and the active development of family care.

International audience ; First printed newspaper published in the city of São Paulo, O Farol Paulistano (1827-1831) takes advantage of the wind of freedom granted by D. Pedro I. Founded and managed by Costa Carvalho, one of the future members of the triumvirate elected to assume the regency after the abdication of the Emperor in 1831, this periodical assisted the rise of the parliamentary life in Brazil. Its purpose was nevertheless more ambitious, trying to convey a moralizing speech, anxious to improve (but not to regenerate) men and women. Introducing the press as a way of government placed under the authority of the local elite, the famous «coffee barons», the periodical also aimed to defend the public freedoms and to propagate the French ideas through regular translations. These translations, made from works imported from France by French booksellers, confirms the theory of a diffusion of the French juridical culture in Brazil; but it also illustrates a typical behaviour of the dominant class, at the origin of the Brazilian oligarchy, striving to legitimate its influence on law and its prise of the conservative power refused to the Emperor. ; Premier journal imprimé de la ville de São Paulo, le Farol Paulistano (1827-1831) profite du vent de liberté accordé par D. Pedro I. Fondé et dirigé par Costa Carvalho, l'un des futurs membres du triumvirat élu afin d'assumer la régence après l'abdication de l'Empereur en 1831, ce périodique secondait la vie parlementaire naissante au Brésil. Son objectif se révéla pourtant plus ambitieux, porté par un discours moralisateur désireux d'amender (mais non de régénérer) l'homme et la femme. Érigeant la presse au rang de moyen de gouvernement placé au service des élites locales, les fameux « barons du café », son propos visait aussi à défendre les libertés publiques et à propager les idées françaises au moyen de traductions régulières. La sélection, effectuée sur la base d'ouvrages importés de France par des libraires français, entérine la thèse de la circulation d'une culture juridique française au Brésil ; mais elle illustre aussi un comportement typique des classes sociales dominantes, à l'origine de l'oligarchie brésilienne, en légitimant leur emprise sur le droit et la confiscation, à leur profit, du pouvoir conservateur refusé au chef de l'État.

WOS: 000356175100002 ; PubMed ID: 26058703 ; Background: The Turkish government has implemented several reforms to improve the Turkish Statistical Institute Death Reporting System (TURKSTAT-DRS) since 2009. However, there has been no assessment to evaluate the impact of these reforms on causes of death statistics. This study attempted to analyse the impact of these reforms on the TURKSTAT-DRS for Turkey, and in the case of Izmir, one of the most developed provinces in Turkey. Methods: The evaluation framework comprised three main components each with specific criteria. Firstly, data from TURKSTAT for Turkey and Izmir for the periods 2001-2008 and 2009-2013 were assessed in terms of the following dimensions that represent quality of mortality statistics (a. completeness of death registration, b. trends in proportions of deaths with ill-defined causes). Secondly, the quality of information recorded on individual death certificates from Izmir in 2010 was analysed for a. missing information, b. timeliness of death notifications and c. characteristics of deaths with ill-defined causes. Finally, TURKSTAT data were analysed to estimate life tables and summary mortality indicators for Turkey and Izmir, as well as the leading causes-of-death in Turkey in 2013. Results: Registration of adult deaths in Izmir as well as at the national level for Turkey has considerably improved since the introduction of reforms in 2009, along with marked decline in the proportions of deaths assigned ill-defined causes. Death certificates from Izmir indicated significant gaps in recorded information for demographic as well as epidemiological variables, particularly for infant deaths, and in the detailed recording of causes of death. Life expectancy at birth estimated from local data is 3-4 years higher than similar estimates for Turkey from international studies, and this requires further investigation and confirmation. Conclusion: The TURKSTAT-DRS is now an improved source of mortality and cause of death statistics for Turkey. The reliability and validity of TURKSTAT data needs to be established through a detailed research program to evaluate completeness of death registration and validity of registered causes of death. Similar evaluation and data analysis of mortality indicators is required at regular intervals at national and sub-national level, to increase confidence in their utility as primary data for epidemiology and health policy.

WOS: 000356175100002 ; PubMed ID: 26058703 ; Background: The Turkish government has implemented several reforms to improve the Turkish Statistical Institute Death Reporting System (TURKSTAT-DRS) since 2009. However, there has been no assessment to evaluate the impact of these reforms on causes of death statistics. This study attempted to analyse the impact of these reforms on the TURKSTAT-DRS for Turkey, and in the case of Izmir, one of the most developed provinces in Turkey. Methods: The evaluation framework comprised three main components each with specific criteria. Firstly, data from TURKSTAT for Turkey and Izmir for the periods 2001-2008 and 2009-2013 were assessed in terms of the following dimensions that represent quality of mortality statistics (a. completeness of death registration, b. trends in proportions of deaths with ill-defined causes). Secondly, the quality of information recorded on individual death certificates from Izmir in 2010 was analysed for a. missing information, b. timeliness of death notifications and c. characteristics of deaths with ill-defined causes. Finally, TURKSTAT data were analysed to estimate life tables and summary mortality indicators for Turkey and Izmir, as well as the leading causes-of-death in Turkey in 2013. Results: Registration of adult deaths in Izmir as well as at the national level for Turkey has considerably improved since the introduction of reforms in 2009, along with marked decline in the proportions of deaths assigned ill-defined causes. Death certificates from Izmir indicated significant gaps in recorded information for demographic as well as epidemiological variables, particularly for infant deaths, and in the detailed recording of causes of death. Life expectancy at birth estimated from local data is 3-4 years higher than similar estimates for Turkey from international studies, and this requires further investigation and confirmation. Conclusion: The TURKSTAT-DRS is now an improved source of mortality and cause of death statistics for Turkey. The reliability and validity of TURKSTAT data needs to be established through a detailed research program to evaluate completeness of death registration and validity of registered causes of death. Similar evaluation and data analysis of mortality indicators is required at regular intervals at national and sub-national level, to increase confidence in their utility as primary data for epidemiology and health policy.

WOS: 000356175100002 ; PubMed ID: 26058703 ; Background: The Turkish government has implemented several reforms to improve the Turkish Statistical Institute Death Reporting System (TURKSTAT-DRS) since 2009. However, there has been no assessment to evaluate the impact of these reforms on causes of death statistics. This study attempted to analyse the impact of these reforms on the TURKSTAT-DRS for Turkey, and in the case of Izmir, one of the most developed provinces in Turkey. Methods: The evaluation framework comprised three main components each with specific criteria. Firstly, data from TURKSTAT for Turkey and Izmir for the periods 2001-2008 and 2009-2013 were assessed in terms of the following dimensions that represent quality of mortality statistics (a. completeness of death registration, b. trends in proportions of deaths with ill-defined causes). Secondly, the quality of information recorded on individual death certificates from Izmir in 2010 was analysed for a. missing information, b. timeliness of death notifications and c. characteristics of deaths with ill-defined causes. Finally, TURKSTAT data were analysed to estimate life tables and summary mortality indicators for Turkey and Izmir, as well as the leading causes-of-death in Turkey in 2013. Results: Registration of adult deaths in Izmir as well as at the national level for Turkey has considerably improved since the introduction of reforms in 2009, along with marked decline in the proportions of deaths assigned ill-defined causes. Death certificates from Izmir indicated significant gaps in recorded information for demographic as well as epidemiological variables, particularly for infant deaths, and in the detailed recording of causes of death. Life expectancy at birth estimated from local data is 3-4 years higher than similar estimates for Turkey from international studies, and this requires further investigation and confirmation. Conclusion: The TURKSTAT-DRS is now an improved source of mortality and cause of death statistics for Turkey. The reliability and validity of TURKSTAT data needs to be established through a detailed research program to evaluate completeness of death registration and validity of registered causes of death. Similar evaluation and data analysis of mortality indicators is required at regular intervals at national and sub-national level, to increase confidence in their utility as primary data for epidemiology and health policy.

Cultural tourism is gaining a great importance in the modern tourism industry, and it also represents an important and attractive power for local and international tourists. This allows destinations and regions to expand their customer basis, winning in this way new clients interested in different types of attractions and diversifying their offer, especially in cases of destinations which have no tourism typology (such as coastal and lake tourism), and cases which are required out of the tourism season, reducing in this way seasonality and having all year round tourism. In this paper our study refers to the valuable assets of Gjirokastra city, as part of the World Heritage Tourism, which are rich, diverse and scattered throughout the prefecture. In the recent years there has been a rapid growth in the foreign and local tourists visiting this country and playing an important role in the development of tourism and the incomes of this prefecture. According to the official data of Gjirokastra Municipality in 2009 the number of visitors was 15894 while in 2014 it reached 35000. The main purpose of this paper is to analyze the characteristics of cultural tourism, of heritage and events, and the theoretical background of the relationships between the concepts of tourism, culture, heritage, and events by analyzing their impact in these destinations closely related to the management, marketing, and the economic impact, of the involved and interested parties and their relationship with the local development. The methodology is based on a descriptive analysis based on the data obtained from a survey conducted to 300 tourists who visited Gjirokastra in 2013-2014 through a self-administered questionnaire. We are also referring to a study which was done by Gjirokastra Municipality in 2011. This study has identified the origins of the tourists visiting this place, the reasons for the visit and their touristic expenses. It also treats a number of problems, determining in this way the necessary conditions to introduce these cultural destinations to the tourism market. Finally the paper is concluded with some recommendations and conclusions for tourism stakeholders in the country. It is important to identify relevant strategies for cultural tourism through cooperation between government bodies and the private sector as an important factor for the promotion of Gjirokastra city as a tourist destination for local and foreign tourists.