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The issue of regime change is extremely important in today's politics, as illustrated by recent events in the world. One of the most promising fields in regime studies is the interaction between economic growth and democratization, which is the object of the thesis. Its goal is to propose and test a model that could explain the precise causal mechanism that operates when economic development leads to democratization. The following tasks were set: to analyse the scientific literature debating this issue and see what approaches are best supported theoretically and empirically; to create a model that connects economic and political variables which lead to democratization; to propose a testable hypothesis based on the model; to test the hypothesis by adopting the qualitative process-tracing method and the quantitative survival analysis. The Selectorate theory was used to construct a model, due to the fact that it may embrace the behaviour of both the economic and political actors. On the basis of this theory a game-theoretic model was constructed and a hypothesis proposed, which states that economic growth leads to restructuring of the selectorate and the winning coalition that creates uncertainty and motivates political leaders and their challengers to favour democratic institutions. The hypothesis was tested by applying process-tracing and survival analysis methods. In the former case, three cases (Spanish, Serbian and Belarusian) were analysed, as they were found to be least similar to each other from the entire studied sample. It may be concluded that the proposed model may explain all of these cases with only minor adjustments. In the latter case, the whole European post-1950 sample was analysed. It was found out that alterations in the structure of the economy and the interaction between changes in the industrial sector and the winning coalition/selectorate have statistically significant influence on the survival of dictators. The more there are changes, the more likely is democratization to take place, just as the model predicts. The following conclusions were arrived at: endogenous effect of economic growth on democratization is well grounded; the Selectorate theory is useful in explaining how economic growth impacts democratization; the proposed model is supported by both the qualitative and quantitative analyses. Further research is needed in order to further test the hypothesis and the model. However, for now there both of them are supported empirically.

The issue of regime change is extremely important in today's politics, as illustrated by recent events in the world. One of the most promising fields in regime studies is the interaction between economic growth and democratization, which is the object of the thesis. Its goal is to propose and test a model that could explain the precise causal mechanism that operates when economic development leads to democratization. The following tasks were set: to analyse the scientific literature debating this issue and see what approaches are best supported theoretically and empirically; to create a model that connects economic and political variables which lead to democratization; to propose a testable hypothesis based on the model; to test the hypothesis by adopting the qualitative process-tracing method and the quantitative survival analysis. The Selectorate theory was used to construct a model, due to the fact that it may embrace the behaviour of both the economic and political actors. On the basis of this theory a game-theoretic model was constructed and a hypothesis proposed, which states that economic growth leads to restructuring of the selectorate and the winning coalition that creates uncertainty and motivates political leaders and their challengers to favour democratic institutions. The hypothesis was tested by applying process-tracing and survival analysis methods. In the former case, three cases (Spanish, Serbian and Belarusian) were analysed, as they were found to be least similar to each other from the entire studied sample. It may be concluded that the proposed model may explain all of these cases with only minor adjustments. In the latter case, the whole European post-1950 sample was analysed. It was found out that alterations in the structure of the economy and the interaction between changes in the industrial sector and the winning coalition/selectorate have statistically significant influence on the survival of dictators. The more there are changes, the more likely is democratization to take place, just as the model predicts. The following conclusions were arrived at: endogenous effect of economic growth on democratization is well grounded; the Selectorate theory is useful in explaining how economic growth impacts democratization; the proposed model is supported by both the qualitative and quantitative analyses. Further research is needed in order to further test the hypothesis and the model. However, for now there both of them are supported empirically.

The issue of regime change is extremely important in today's politics, as illustrated by recent events in the world. One of the most promising fields in regime studies is the interaction between economic growth and democratization, which is the object of the thesis. Its goal is to propose and test a model that could explain the precise causal mechanism that operates when economic development leads to democratization. The following tasks were set: to analyse the scientific literature debating this issue and see what approaches are best supported theoretically and empirically; to create a model that connects economic and political variables which lead to democratization; to propose a testable hypothesis based on the model; to test the hypothesis by adopting the qualitative process-tracing method and the quantitative survival analysis. The Selectorate theory was used to construct a model, due to the fact that it may embrace the behaviour of both the economic and political actors. On the basis of this theory a game-theoretic model was constructed and a hypothesis proposed, which states that economic growth leads to restructuring of the selectorate and the winning coalition that creates uncertainty and motivates political leaders and their challengers to favour democratic institutions. The hypothesis was tested by applying process-tracing and survival analysis methods. In the former case, three cases (Spanish, Serbian and Belarusian) were analysed, as they were found to be least similar to each other from the entire studied sample. It may be concluded that the proposed model may explain all of these cases with only minor adjustments. In the latter case, the whole European post-1950 sample was analysed. It was found out that alterations in the structure of the economy and the interaction between changes in the industrial sector and the winning coalition/selectorate have statistically significant influence on the survival of dictators. The more there are changes, the more likely is democratization to take place, just as the model predicts. The following conclusions were arrived at: endogenous effect of economic growth on democratization is well grounded; the Selectorate theory is useful in explaining how economic growth impacts democratization; the proposed model is supported by both the qualitative and quantitative analyses. Further research is needed in order to further test the hypothesis and the model. However, for now there both of them are supported empirically.

The article deals with the scientific activities of professor Eber Landau carried out in Estonia, Lithuania and Switzerland. Professor E. Landau was born November 8, 1878, in a merchant's family in Rezekne, Latvia. On leaving a classical high school in Riga, E. Landau studied at the Medical Faculty of Tartu University, graduating it in 1902. Later he improved his qualification in histology and anatomy at Villafrenk Zoology station, at the Histology Laboratory in Munich, and in St. Petersburg under the guidance of professor P. Leshaft. In 1906–1912 Landau worked as a prosector assistant at the Anatomy Institute, headed by professor A. Rauber, Tartu University. In 1912 he was elected a director of the Anthropology Institute, Tartu. On the outbreak of the First World War, E. Landau, as a Russian citizen, was called to the army and served as a neurologist and psychiatrist in Paris military hospitals. In 1918, E. Landau returned to Bern and for 5 years worked at the Anatomy Institute headed by prof. H. Strasner. In December 1, 1923, E. Landau moved to Kaunas University. Here he established the Department of Histology and Embryology and headed the Department till 1932. From 1932 till 1950 Eber Landau worked as a professor at the University of Lausanne. Professor E. Landau retired in 1950, but he still continued his research work in the field of neurohistology. Professor E. Landau died October 30, 1959. He left behind him an ample scientific heritage: 175 scientific publications and 12 doctoral theses done under his guidance.

The article deals with the scientific activities of professor Eber Landau carried out in Estonia, Lithuania and Switzerland. Professor E. Landau was born November 8, 1878, in a merchant's family in Rezekne, Latvia. On leaving a classical high school in Riga, E. Landau studied at the Medical Faculty of Tartu University, graduating it in 1902. Later he improved his qualification in histology and anatomy at Villafrenk Zoology station, at the Histology Laboratory in Munich, and in St. Petersburg under the guidance of professor P. Leshaft. In 1906–1912 Landau worked as a prosector assistant at the Anatomy Institute, headed by professor A. Rauber, Tartu University. In 1912 he was elected a director of the Anthropology Institute, Tartu. On the outbreak of the First World War, E. Landau, as a Russian citizen, was called to the army and served as a neurologist and psychiatrist in Paris military hospitals. In 1918, E. Landau returned to Bern and for 5 years worked at the Anatomy Institute headed by prof. H. Strasner. In December 1, 1923, E. Landau moved to Kaunas University. Here he established the Department of Histology and Embryology and headed the Department till 1932. From 1932 till 1950 Eber Landau worked as a professor at the University of Lausanne. Professor E. Landau retired in 1950, but he still continued his research work in the field of neurohistology. Professor E. Landau died October 30, 1959. He left behind him an ample scientific heritage: 175 scientific publications and 12 doctoral theses done under his guidance.

In 2017, the world celebrated 100 years since the birth of Algirdas Julien Greimas (1917–1992). The anniversary inspired many commemorative works, events, conferences, research projects, etc. That is also the case with this paper. Here, instruments of semiotic analysis are applied to a rather unusual object – a bridge located in the town of Prienai, Lithuania. In 2010, the bridge was given the name of Greimai by the Government of Lithuania as a way of paying tribute to Julius Greimas (1882–1942), schoolteacher and burgomaster of Prienai (1934–40), and his son Algirdas Julien Greimas, literary scientist and semiotician who as a child liked to wander the woods of Prienai. The paper discusses the semantics and narrativity of the Greimai bridge. The main focus is on its function, the characteristics of the bridge and its shores, the semantic universe it embodies. Also considered is the transformation from a simple and concrete structure with a clearly defined function to a symbolic monument. The findings of this small research suggest that the bridge's characteristics make the Greimai name a good fit and that it creates additional meanings: one recognizes plurality and duality, the echo of the father-son relationship, cyclicality and rituality, etc. In addition, the bridge appears to act as a mediator between nature and culture, life and death.

In 2017, the world celebrated 100 years since the birth of Algirdas Julien Greimas (1917–1992). The anniversary inspired many commemorative works, events, conferences, research projects, etc. That is also the case with this paper. Here, instruments of semiotic analysis are applied to a rather unusual object – a bridge located in the town of Prienai, Lithuania. In 2010, the bridge was given the name of Greimai by the Government of Lithuania as a way of paying tribute to Julius Greimas (1882–1942), schoolteacher and burgomaster of Prienai (1934–40), and his son Algirdas Julien Greimas, literary scientist and semiotician who as a child liked to wander the woods of Prienai. The paper discusses the semantics and narrativity of the Greimai bridge. The main focus is on its function, the characteristics of the bridge and its shores, the semantic universe it embodies. Also considered is the transformation from a simple and concrete structure with a clearly defined function to a symbolic monument. The findings of this small research suggest that the bridge's characteristics make the Greimai name a good fit and that it creates additional meanings: one recognizes plurality and duality, the echo of the father-son relationship, cyclicality and rituality, etc. In addition, the bridge appears to act as a mediator between nature and culture, life and death.

In 2017, the world celebrated 100 years since the birth of Algirdas Julien Greimas (1917–1992). The anniversary inspired many commemorative works, events, conferences, research projects, etc. That is also the case with this paper. Here, instruments of semiotic analysis are applied to a rather unusual object – a bridge located in the town of Prienai, Lithuania. In 2010, the bridge was given the name of Greimai by the Government of Lithuania as a way of paying tribute to Julius Greimas (1882–1942), schoolteacher and burgomaster of Prienai (1934–40), and his son Algirdas Julien Greimas, literary scientist and semiotician who as a child liked to wander the woods of Prienai. The paper discusses the semantics and narrativity of the Greimai bridge. The main focus is on its function, the characteristics of the bridge and its shores, the semantic universe it embodies. Also considered is the transformation from a simple and concrete structure with a clearly defined function to a symbolic monument. The findings of this small research suggest that the bridge's characteristics make the Greimai name a good fit and that it creates additional meanings: one recognizes plurality and duality, the echo of the father-son relationship, cyclicality and rituality, etc. In addition, the bridge appears to act as a mediator between nature and culture, life and death.

In 2017, the world celebrated 100 years since the birth of Algirdas Julien Greimas (1917–1992). The anniversary inspired many commemorative works, events, conferences, research projects, etc. That is also the case with this paper. Here, instruments of semiotic analysis are applied to a rather unusual object – a bridge located in the town of Prienai, Lithuania. In 2010, the bridge was given the name of Greimai by the Government of Lithuania as a way of paying tribute to Julius Greimas (1882–1942), schoolteacher and burgomaster of Prienai (1934–40), and his son Algirdas Julien Greimas, literary scientist and semiotician who as a child liked to wander the woods of Prienai. The paper discusses the semantics and narrativity of the Greimai bridge. The main focus is on its function, the characteristics of the bridge and its shores, the semantic universe it embodies. Also considered is the transformation from a simple and concrete structure with a clearly defined function to a symbolic monument. The findings of this small research suggest that the bridge's characteristics make the Greimai name a good fit and that it creates additional meanings: one recognizes plurality and duality, the echo of the father-son relationship, cyclicality and rituality, etc. In addition, the bridge appears to act as a mediator between nature and culture, life and death.

Cultural heritage objects' protection has always been closely related to country's social, economic and political changes. These changes influence heritage protection techniques and methodology, also stipulate heritage objects' selection and protection priorities. Brutal and dissonant defence heritage of XIX-XX centuries was already perceived and absorbed in many European countries started being recognized in Lithuania. Basis of analysis is defence objects, administrative buildings, chapels, infrastructure and other Kaunas Fortress elements, built in 1882–1915, which have influenced changes in Kaunas city and its surroundings as well as the further city development. Kaunas fortress is presented as complex of various purposes objects, which were closely related to each other and could not function separately. Thesis analyses two fortification heritage changes process lines, occurred since construction to the present: the first – Kaunas Fortress complex and its separate components visual relation to environment; the second – Fortress complex objects and users relationship and utilization changes. Thesis is focusing more on military complex appearance, its ideological context, also on the development of social, economic and political factors during construction and defence time. This directly influences the creation of high-quality story and cultural heritage animation. Dissertation emphasizes Kaunas Fortress complex evaluation and acknowledgment as the object of heritage process, its positive and negative influence for city's development, also the appearance of signs of dissonant and heritage of atrocity is discussed. Historical and architectural features of separate fortress complex objects and their environment are briefly described. Fortification heritage preservation and application possibilities in Kaunas are compared with examples in other countries.

Cultural heritage objects' protection has always been closely related to country's social, economic and political changes. These changes influence heritage protection techniques and methodology, also stipulate heritage objects' selection and protection priorities. Brutal and dissonant defence heritage of XIX-XX centuries was already perceived and absorbed in many European countries started being recognized in Lithuania. Basis of analysis is defence objects, administrative buildings, chapels, infrastructure and other Kaunas Fortress elements, built in 1882–1915, which have influenced changes in Kaunas city and its surroundings as well as the further city development. Kaunas fortress is presented as complex of various purposes objects, which were closely related to each other and could not function separately. Thesis analyses two fortification heritage changes process lines, occurred since construction to the present: the first – Kaunas Fortress complex and its separate components visual relation to environment; the second – Fortress complex objects and users relationship and utilization changes. Thesis is focusing more on military complex appearance, its ideological context, also on the development of social, economic and political factors during construction and defence time. This directly influences the creation of high-quality story and cultural heritage animation. Dissertation emphasizes Kaunas Fortress complex evaluation and acknowledgment as the object of heritage process, its positive and negative influence for city's development, also the appearance of signs of dissonant and heritage of atrocity is discussed. Historical and architectural features of separate fortress complex objects and their environment are briefly described. Fortification heritage preservation and application possibilities in Kaunas are compared with examples in other countries.

Cultural heritage objects' protection has always been closely related to country's social, economic and political changes. These changes influence heritage protection techniques and methodology, also stipulate heritage objects' selection and protection priorities. Brutal and dissonant defence heritage of XIX-XX centuries was already perceived and absorbed in many European countries started being recognized in Lithuania. Basis of analysis is defence objects, administrative buildings, chapels, infrastructure and other Kaunas Fortress elements, built in 1882–1915, which have influenced changes in Kaunas city and its surroundings as well as the further city development. Kaunas fortress is presented as complex of various purposes objects, which were closely related to each other and could not function separately. Thesis analyses two fortification heritage changes process lines, occurred since construction to the present: the first – Kaunas Fortress complex and its separate components visual relation to environment; the second – Fortress complex objects and users relationship and utilization changes. Thesis is focusing more on military complex appearance, its ideological context, also on the development of social, economic and political factors during construction and defence time. This directly influences the creation of high-quality story and cultural heritage animation. Dissertation emphasizes Kaunas Fortress complex evaluation and acknowledgment as the object of heritage process, its positive and negative influence for city's development, also the appearance of signs of dissonant and heritage of atrocity is discussed. Historical and architectural features of separate fortress complex objects and their environment are briefly described. Fortification heritage preservation and application possibilities in Kaunas are compared with examples in other countries.

There is analysed in the article the input of Ernestas Galvanauskas, the politician, scientist and public figure of Lithuania from 1920 to 1940, into economics science and its applications in Lithuanian economics and state management. His diplomatic activity in Lithuanian Agency in London, administrative activity in Klaipėda and in Government of Lithuania, application of economics science to activities of Klaipėda harbour are described. The basic aspects of scientific publications "Economics of Harbours", "Economics of Ships" written by E. Galvanauskas are analyzed. E. Galvanauskas (1882 1967), one of the main creators and implementers of independent Lithuania state, provided solid input into economics science of Lithuania of 1920 1940 and managed to widely apply his theoretical reasons, analysis of empirical data and calculations in practice. He was the Prime Minister of four Lithuanian Governments, Finance Minister, Industry Minister, Transport Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Representative of Lithuanian Agency in London, Head of Klaipėda seaport and other companies, Chancellor of Trade Institute; also during his 20 years of activity he found time to devote much attention to studies of economics, economics of companies, at the same time he published important scientific works, textbooks. E. Galvanauskas successfully combined his duties in the state government with scientific activity, managed to widely propagate his scientific statements in contemporary political life of state and adapt them to strengthening of the potential of state economy. Many statements of Ernestas Galvanauskas are topical for modern economics of Lithuania; therefore historical analysis of heritage of his works is important to Lithuanian science. It can provide much information for modern studies of economics science; furthermore, it enables to carry out comparative analysis of historical and modern sources of economics science. [.]

There is analysed in the article the input of Ernestas Galvanauskas, the politician, scientist and public figure of Lithuania from 1920 to 1940, into economics science and its applications in Lithuanian economics and state management. His diplomatic activity in Lithuanian Agency in London, administrative activity in Klaipėda and in Government of Lithuania, application of economics science to activities of Klaipėda harbour are described. The basic aspects of scientific publications "Economics of Harbours", "Economics of Ships" written by E. Galvanauskas are analyzed. E. Galvanauskas (1882 1967), one of the main creators and implementers of independent Lithuania state, provided solid input into economics science of Lithuania of 1920 1940 and managed to widely apply his theoretical reasons, analysis of empirical data and calculations in practice. He was the Prime Minister of four Lithuanian Governments, Finance Minister, Industry Minister, Transport Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Representative of Lithuanian Agency in London, Head of Klaipėda seaport and other companies, Chancellor of Trade Institute; also during his 20 years of activity he found time to devote much attention to studies of economics, economics of companies, at the same time he published important scientific works, textbooks. E. Galvanauskas successfully combined his duties in the state government with scientific activity, managed to widely propagate his scientific statements in contemporary political life of state and adapt them to strengthening of the potential of state economy. Many statements of Ernestas Galvanauskas are topical for modern economics of Lithuania; therefore historical analysis of heritage of his works is important to Lithuanian science. It can provide much information for modern studies of economics science; furthermore, it enables to carry out comparative analysis of historical and modern sources of economics science. [.]

The thesis explores the history of the Knights of Lithuania (K of L) in the USA from the time of their establishment in 1913 to the end of the 1950's. The K of L is unique among Lithuanian-American organizations in that it consciously articulated a dual identity and can also be related to the American tradition of fraternalism. The study covers the organization's history starting at the time of its establishment, when the Lithuanian and Catholic dimensions of their identity were firmly defined, to the end of the 1950's, when the American element was being fully articulated. The manifestation of dual identity in ritual form is analyzed, relating this particular tradition with the phenomenon of American fraternalism. Certain influential phenomena dating back to the XIX century are also evaluated. The main purpose of this study is to analyze the historical development of identity and its forms of expression among the K of L, with particular emphasis on the influence of American cultural and social environment. The thesis is formulated by analyzing the following historical issues: the role of religion as an integral dimension of identity in the context of the K of L's creation, the influence of the American cultural environment on the operational strategies adopted by the K of L, the changing role of language as an element of identity and conscious reflection on this process, the growth of American patriotism and the development of a dual identity among the K of L, the expression of dual identity in the social and political spheres, the synthesis of compound identity in the form of ritual, the relation of ritual to the American fraternal tradition, and features of the K of L in the context of other fraternal organizations in the US. On the basis of this study it can be claimed that the ideological incongruities in the Lithuanian-American community cemented the Catholic position of the K of L, and their desire to compete with ideologically incompatible organizations. Internal as well as external strategies of social activism were adopted from contemporary organizations, including fraternal orders. Eventually, the transformation of identity ensued. The K of L came to terms with the waning role of the Lithuanian language and managed to justify their ethnic identity by basing it on ideological allegiance. The Second World War served as a catalyst for the adoption of an American identity and subsequently, the conscious articulation of a dual identity. Post-bellum, American civic consciousness was appropriated for the political defense of Lithuanian interests. The K of L ritual served as a means of expressing dual identity internally. The system of degrees and the ritual form can be traced to the American fraternal tradition. In comparison and contrast of the K of L with other fraternal orders, it is possible to explain the adoption of ritual traditions in particular by the K of L giving priority to symbolically coneyable ideals and values.