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  SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MODEL OF THE BULGARIAN DANUBIAN AREA

  The main purpose of this paper is to conduct a comprehensive research of the territory along the Bulgarian bank of the Danube River, referred as the Bulgarian Danubian Area (BDA), which consists the main object of our research. Another objective is to assess the potential of the area and to identify opportunities for attracting direct, indirect ... The main purpose of this paper is to conduct a comprehensive research of the territory along the Bulgarian bank of the Danube River, referred as the Bulgarian Danubian Area (BDA), which consists the main object of our research. Another objective is to assess the potential of the area and to identify opportunities for attracting direct, indirect and additional investment to the region. The main task in terms of the selected object is to determine the significance of the Bulgarian Danubian Area within the European Danube Hyper Region by applying systematic approach. The project team has therefore set the following specific tasks: to identify the different components of the BDA; to make an analysis of its economic potential and to present a systematic review of currently existing approaches of the municipalities in the region in terms of planning and strategic documents. A logical framework model for the social and economic development of the region follows the analysis. The main hypothesis is that the Bulgarian Danubian Area may become a strategic zone, a ‘focal point’ and a bridge for cross-border integration between Bulgaria and its bordering countries, and Romania in particular. This would be possible by gaining insight about the potential of the region and implementing appropriate conceptual instruments such as visions, strategies, plans, etc. The project research is done by conducting a survey among all municipalities in the Bulgarian Danubian Area and processing collected data with MS Excel software.

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  OPPORTUNITIES AND MODELS FOR FUNCTIONING OF REGIONAL FARMERS' MARKETS

  The present study aims to explore the problems and opportunities for building regional agricultural markets in Bulgaria. In connection with this, the following tasks have been set: 1) Identification of the advantages of agricultural markets; 2) characterization of the administrative legal and internal company constraints in the organization of ... The present study aims to explore the problems and opportunities for building regional agricultural markets in Bulgaria. In connection with this, the following tasks have been set: 1) Identification of the advantages of agricultural markets; 2) characterization of the administrative legal and internal company constraints in the organization of agricultural markets in Bulgaria; 3) analyzing the degree of coordination between interested parties in the construction of a farm market; 4) offering a model for the functioning of a regional farm market. The main thesis of the study is that coordinated efforts of farmers, local authorities, businesses and local communities are needed for the establishment and functioning of regional farmers' markets. Scientific and educational institutions can support co-ordination processes and offer models for regional farming markets. The following conclusions can be drawn from the study: there are external conditions for the establishment and functioning of agricultural markets in Bulgaria, but currently there is insufficient coordination between all stakeholders. In order to realize multiplier benefits from the agricultural markets, specific forms of cooperation between farms, local authorities and communities must be found in each region; the appropriate model for setting up and operating a farm market at municipal le

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  TEACHING STUDENTS IN THE MAJOR OF ECONOMICS OF TOURISM IN ENGLISH THROUGH A MOBILE SOFTWARE APPLICATION

  Contemporary information and communication technologies bring about certain changes in the educational process. Such changes must be researched, analyzed and implemented. This research focuses on the possibilities of the implementation of mobile learning in the training of students in the major of Economics of Tourism. The research aims at ... Contemporary information and communication technologies bring about certain changes in the educational process. Such changes must be researched, analyzed and implemented. This research focuses on the possibilities of the implementation of mobile learning in the training of students in the major of Economics of Tourism. The research aims at ascertaining the usability of the Moodle Mobile software application as well as testing the efficiency of the learning materials which can later be utilized in the development of courses taught in English. The following tasks have been completed in order to achieve the project goals: literature overview, conducting empirical research, data analysis and formulation of particular results that contribute to the research topic. We defend the research thesis that when learning materials are available via a mobile software application, students would prefer accessing them via this application rather than the full version of a website, and the learning materials provided to them are efficient and of high quality. The object of the research is the teaching of students in the major of Economics of Tourism in English by using a mobile software application in the courses of Tour Agent and Tour Guide. The scope of the research is the usability of the mobile software application and the efficiency of the additional learning materials in English in the above mentioned major and courses. In carrying out the research, we have used the following methods: triangulation, data flow diagram and pedagogical experiment.