At the turn of 20th–21st centuries there appeared a trend appeal to anthropocentric paradigm for scientific knowledge in toponymic studies. In previous period, studies relied upon properties toponyms as language units at semantic, structural, and grammatical levels. same time, ethnocultural aspect geographic names manifesting stereotypes exploring world, and, wider, worldview both contemplating...

Thomas Kuhn’s model of paradigm shift as an intra-systemic framework to account for changes within the scientific discourse has been adopted by scholars in different fields as diverse as sociology, theology, economy, and education, to name only a few. The present study argues that the same model can usefully be drawn upon to examine the relationship between ‘science’ and ‘religion’ with some re...

This article provides an overview of the current issues and challenges facing the nascent paradigm of minority language rights (MLR). It focuses on the theoretical points of dispute and tension with respect to MLR, as well as the challenges attendant upon their implementation in complex, multiethnic and multilingual contexts. The article acknowledges, but also responds to, key critiques of MLR ...

Introduction The learning health system (LHS) concept represents a bold innovation that combines organizational learning, strategic analysis of patient data, stakeholder engagement and the systematic translation research into practice – all in service improving quality care delivered across organization. This has been diffused widely adopted by healthcare organizations over past 15 years, but a...

Abstract We seem to learn and use concepts in a variety of heterogenous “formats”, including exemplars, prototypes, theories. Different strategies have been proposed account for this diversity. Hybridists consider instances different formats be single concept. Pluralists think that each instance format is Eliminativists deny the pertain scientifically fruitful kind recommend eliminating notion ...