Study of the Level of Information Culture of 1st Year Undergraduate Students to Increase Competitiveness in the Scientific Environment

GIScience Research at the Thirty‐second Annual Esri International User Conference

The article updates the problem of using biographical methods in the training of future teachers. The purpose of the research is the theoretical and methodological substantiation of the possibilities of using methods of biographical analysis in the professional and pedagogical training of future teachers to increase their methodological competence. Its solution involved a comprehensive analysis of foreign and domestic experience in the scientific understanding of the problem. The methods of analysis and synthesis, historiographical analysis, monographic analysis, selective analysis, and content analysis were used in the preparation of the research. Based on the results of the analysis of representative foreign and Ukrainian psychological and pedagogical literature, a consolidated position was revealed, according to which biographical analysis methods should focus on the study of a person's mental states, which are the result and consequence of his life path and highlight the features of his social experience. From the point of view of biographical studies, mental states are considered as a special section of the psychological characteristics of an individual, which reflects relatively static and permanent manifestations of his mental experiences at various stages of his life path. This allows us to assert that the methods of biographical analysis have significant potential as a tool for studying the mental states of education seekers and finding out how the behavior and life activities of school students and university students depend on their changes. It was concluded that the conducted research substantiates the effectiveness of using the instrumental capabilities of the methods of biographical analysis in the preparation of future teachers for professional and pedagogical activities. They provide an important key for self-discovery and ordering of her inner world. Therefore, the task of the teacher-biographer is to help the student understand his own life, correct his self-esteem and make his life whole and happy. The prospect of conducting experimental studies, which should verify and confirm the expediency and effectiveness of using methods of biographical analysis in the organization of the educational process, is determined.
 Keywords: methods of biographical analysis, future teachers, education seekers, mental state, professional and pedagogical training.

Remote Sensing Applications in Environmental and Earth System Sciences is a contemporary, multi-disciplinary, multi-scaling, updated, and upgraded approach of applied remote sensing in the environment. The book begins with an overview of remote sensing technology, and then explains the types of data that can be used as well as the image processing and analysis methods that can be applied to each type of application through the use of case studies throughout. Includes a wide spectrum of environmental applications and issues Explains methodological image analysis and interpretation procedures for conducting a variety of environmental analyses Discusses the development of early warning systems Covers monitoring of the environment as a whole – atmosphere, land, and water Explores the latest remote sensing systems in environmental applications This book is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in remote sensing technologies and their use in Earth systems, natural resources, and environmental science.

Currently, the importance and significance of E-learning in Russia is increasing day by day, both for students studying in higher educational institutions and for adults who want to improve their qualifications or change their job profile. The purpose of our research is to develop a unified platform for creating modules for individual educational areas and specialties in English with the possibility of remote access and data synchronization, designed to solve the problems of the educational process using a software development technology. The main problems of the research correlate to its aim. The main research methods were the methods of system analysis, the theory of object-classification modeling of complex systems, design and development of information systems, analytical methods of spatial analysis and modeling, decision support, organization of web access, and testing. The work shows the design of an information electronic system for teaching students a foreign language (using the example of English) of the training program “Information Science and Computer Engineering” for the educational program “Space Information Systems and Technologies”, based on the technologies for developing web applications. The modeling of the subject area is considered, the analysis of modeling tools, and the requirements for the functionality of the information system are presented. A diagram of use cases for the developed information system is developed. The article presents the developed database, describes its subject area and infological design. The program modules and the general model of the information electronic system for teaching students a foreign language are considered. The purpose of our research is to develop a unified platform for creating modules for individual educational areas and specialties in English with the possibility of remote access and data synchronization, designed to solve the problems of the educational process using a software development technology. The main problems of the research correlate to its aim. The main research methods were the methods of system analysis, the theory of object-classification modeling of complex systems, design and development of information systems, analytical methods of spatial analysis and modeling, decision support, organization of web access, and testing. The work shows the design of an information electronic system for teaching students a foreign language (using the example of English) of the training program “Information Science and Computer Engineering” for the educational program “Space Information Systems and Technologies”, based on the technologies for developing web applications. The modeling of the subject area is considered, the analysis of modeling tools, and the requirements for the functionality of the information system are presented. A diagram of use cases for the developed information system is developed. The article presents the developed database, describes its subject area and infological design. The program modules and the general model of the information electronic system for teaching students a foreign language are considered. The main research methods were the methods of system analysis, the theory of object-classification modeling of complex systems, design and development of information systems, analytical methods of spatial analysis and modeling, decision support, organization of web access, and testing. The work shows the design of an information electronic system for teaching students a foreign language (using the example of English) of the training program “Information Science and Computer Engineering” for the educational program “Space Information Systems and Technologies”, based on the technologies for developing web applications. The modeling of the subject area is considered, the analysis of modeling tools, and the requirements for the functionality of the information system are presented. A diagram of use cases for the developed information system is developed. The article presents the developed database, describes its subject area and infological design. The program modules and the general model of the information electronic system for teaching students a foreign language are considered. The work shows the design of an information electronic system for teaching students a foreign language (using the example of English) of the training program “Information Science and Computer Engineering” for the educational program “Space Information Systems and Technologies”, based on the technologies for developing web applications. The modeling of the subject area is considered, the analysis of modeling tools, and the requirements for the functionality of the information system are presented. A diagram of use cases for the developed information system is developed. The article presents the developed database, describes its subject area and infological design. The program modules and the general model of the information electronic system for teaching students a foreign language are considered.

Purpose. The aim of the article is substantiation of the content and algorithm of the problematically-prognostic approach to the analysis of fixed assets and its approbation at the enterprises which according to NACE-2010 are included into the section G (wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles). Methodology of research. General scientific and special methods of cognition in the research are used in the article, such as: methods of theoretical generalization and comparative analysis – for the analysis of relevant scientific literature; systematical approach, methods of analysis and synthesis – for the substantiation of the methods of analysis of fixed assets; ratio analysis – for the analysis of the efficiency of using fixed assets; methods of mathematical statistics – for assessing the risks associated with fixed assets; methods of econometrical analysis – for building models and assessing of the impact of indicators of fixed assets on the financial results of enterprises. Findings. The main contribution of the research consists in the inclusion of such stages in the traditional method of analysis of fixed assets, such as, integral assessment of the efficiency of use, analysis of risk and problematically (econometric) analysis of fixed assets, is substantiated. Empirical results confirm an increase of the information value of such analysis that contributes to the adoption of reasonable and timely management decisions. Originality. A method of analysis of fixed assets is proposed in the research, which includes the definition of the stages of analysis, the formation of a system of indicators, methods and information base for each stage of analysis, and, unlike the existing ones, has a problematically-prognostic focus, which makes it possible to perform a comprehensive analysis of fixed assets, to determine the directions of increasing the efficiency of their use, to assess the impact on the financial results of the enterprise. Practical value. The proposed method of analysis can be used by managers and investors for a deeper understanding of the problems associated with fixed assets of the enterprise. The empirical results of the research are recommended to be used as benchmark indicators in the analysis and development of a policy for the management of fixed assets at the enterprises of section G according to NACE-2010. Key words: fixed assets, ratio analysis, analysis of risks, econometric analysis, enterprises of section G according to NACE-2010.

Introduction. Globalization and integration processes refer to the subjects of network business towards the organisation and development of a general perception of common corporate goals and values, the creation and implementation of common network standards and technologies through the formation of a system of knowledge about the brand. The aim of the brand creation, which is the result of the interaction cooperation, is to form a circle of potential consumers of the company that have a similar cognitive structure, a system of knowledge, similar thinking, world perception and consciousness. The presence of these similar features in the company's network of business partners and customers can combine them into groups that have the only one system of values and high loyalty to the brand. That is why there is the scientific interest to develop a mechanism for the strategic development of the franchising brand. Purpose. The research aims to develop the theoretical and methodological aspects of the formation of strategies for the development of enterprises, which operate in the franchising market and use brand management technologies. Method (methodology). The methodological basis of the research is a set of scientific methods of systematic, dialectical and comparative analyses, which has provided a comprehensive study on the development of franchising in Ukraine. Such scientific methods as method of analysis, method of synthesis, method of scientific synthesis, method of comparison, method of grouping, and method of economic and statistical analysis have been used in the research of the theoretical approach to brand management, strategic management and definition of strategic characteristics of the franchising market in Ukraine. Results. The content and components of the brand have been studied. The features of brand management, determined by franchising activity, have been defined. Strategic monitoring of the franchising market has been conducted. Opportunities and threats, strengths and weaknesses have been identified. They form the basis for franchising brand development strategy. Segmentation of the market for franchises in the field of catering and trade has been carried out. It allows exploring the strategies of major players in the franchise market. The mechanism of strategic development of franchising brand with the use of the principles of interaction theory and the concept of network marketing has been worked out.

In this paper, the following new methods of analysis and synthesis of near-zone, including Fresnel-region, fields will be presented: 1) A principle of subdivision and methods of near-zone field analysis. This principle makes possible the use of far-field techniques in near-zone field analyses. 2) A near-zone field synthesis method based upon the principle of subdivision. This method bears a close resemblance to the Woodward method of far-field synthesis. 3) A focusing theorem and a second near-zone field synthesis method. This method transforms a near-zone synthesis problem into a far-field problem, therefore any synthesis method applicable in the far-field can also be applied here. 4) Fresnel-region field analysis of a circular aperture. The results are expressed in terms of a class of new functions which are closely related to the Lommel's functions of two variables. Simple method of evaluating such functions will also be given. 5) A second focusing theorem and Fresnel-region field synthesis. The synthesis is also based upon far-field methods. Examples of both near-zone synthesis methods are included. Merits of each method are also discussed.

This qualitative exploratory study probes the knowledge and attitudes of information science and environmental researchers in Turkey towards scientific data and information particularly in regards to sharing and preservation. Ten environmental scientists and two information scientists were interviewed. Results reveal that research data is stored mostly on personal computers. This raises two issues: organizational and technological sustainability. Environmental scientists in Turkey do not engage in data-intensive research. Data sharing is limited because of socio-cultural reasons. Although data collaboration is limited, there is an interest in international collaboration. According to the information scientists in Turkey, conversation on data management and data sharing has started but only in academic circles. Data practices are not mandated by funding agencies. The skill sets of information scientists are not fully utilized. For both environmental and information scientists, there is a long way to go.

A study on concentrations of ambient particulates viz. total suspended particulate matters (TSP), respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) were carried out at six sites around the Asia's largest, 12 MMTPA, petroleum refinery in west coast of India. PAH concentrations are correlated with each other in these sites, suggesting that they have related sources and sinks. The present article discusses the monitoring aspects such as sample collection, pretreatment and analytical methods and compares the monitored levels for assessing the source receptor distribution pattern. The main sources of RSPM and PAHs in urban air are automobile exhaust (CPCB, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in air and their effects on human health. " http://www.cpcb.nic.in/ph/ch21103.htm ", 2003; Manuel et al., Environmental Science and Technology, 13: 227-231, 2004) and industrial emissions like petroleum refinery (Vo-Dinh, Chemical analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, Wiley: New York, 1989; Wagrowaski and Hites, Environmental Science and Technology, 31: 279-282, 1997). Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are ubiquitous constituents of urban airborne particulate mostly generated by anthropogenic activities (Li et al., Environmental Science and Technology, 37:1958-2965, 2003; Thorsen et al., Environmental Science and Technology, 38: 2029-2037, 2004; Ohura et al., Environmental Science and Technology, 32: 450-455, 2004) and some of them are of major health concern mainly due to their well-known carcinogenic and mutagenic properties (Soclo et al., Marine Pollution Bulletin, 40: 387-396, 2000; Chen et al., Environment International, 28: 659-668, 2003; Larsen and Baker, Environmental Science and Technology, 32: 450-455, 2003). Limited information is available on PAHs contributions from refineries to ambient air. Hence this study would not only create a database but also provide necessary inputs towards dose-response relationship for fixing standards. Also, since it acts as precursor to green house gas, the data would be useful for climate change assessments. The objective of this article is to find out the concentration of PAHs in particulate matter around petroleum refinery and compare with their concentrations in major Indian urban centers.

The methodological bases of the analysis of the condition of urbanized systems are substantiated in the article by means of methods of system analysis. Based on the model of the urban system, the available methods of research of the development of urban systems are singled out and characterized. The system of methods used to study urban systems includes methods of economic, social, spatial analysis, universal methods. For today's conditions, general scientific and special methods, which include economic and mathematical methods, methods of statistical analysis, and factor analysis, have remained relevant and suitable for solving socio-economic problems. Well-known and widely used methods of spatial analysis and synthesis will remain relevant, in particular, population forecasting and determining the demographic capacity of the territory; factor-by-factor analysis and comprehensive assessment of the territory; calculation of traffic flows and transport capacity in the territory and in cities; minimization of territorial ties; assessments of urban systems; location of service facilities, delineation of their radii of accessibility, etc. A separate group includes universal research methods suitable for the study of all dimensions of the system. Using a systems approach, our own method of analyzing the state of urban systems is substantiated. The method of analysis of the state of the urban system is based on four components of the system: human, spatial, social, and temporal. The economic component is a priority. Quantitative and qualitative relationships between economic and spatial, social, and temporal characteristics of the system are revealed. The combination of dimensions forms a set of combinations for the analysis of the economy of the urban system, in particular, there are socio-economic, spatial-economic, economic-temporal, and socio-spatial sections. Characteristics of individual dimensions and their interaction allow to organize information about the state of the system, to determine the tasks of the socio-economic and spatial development of cities, to reveal the possibilities of their system analysis.

The article defines the main regularities during the translation of the German terms contained in the National Ukrainian Standard DSTU 3017:2015 into Ukrainian and outlines recommendations for the translator working with terms that are not recorded in translated lexicographic sources. The obtained results are a useful addition to the terminology system of the publishing and library industry. The total amount of research material is based on a compiled sample of German terms and their Ukrainian equivalents. The goal of the presented research is to determine the regularities of German terms rendering into Ukrainian. The main tasks aim at the creation of a classification of terms based on word-forming features and a generalized classification of strategies, methods, approaches and techniques of terms translation based on the lexical and semantic features. The analysis of the translation features of the compiled research material makes recommendations for the terms translation that do not have dictionary equivalents. The research uses general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis to develop classifications and generalize recommendations for the terms translation. The main linguistic methods of research are the method of structural and lexical analysis, component analysis and the method of analysis of dictionary definitions. In addition, the article uses the sociolinguistic method of distributive analysis and the statistical method of quantitative analysis. German native and borrowed terms of the field “The main types of editions” consist of native non‑derived vocabulary, derivatives, compound words and combinations of words. The terms of the field of the main types of editions are generally rendered by lexical and semantic approaches of lexical borrowing, modulation, implication, explication and mutation. Native non‑derived vocabulary and derivative terms are translated into Ukrainian by lexical borrowing. Compound words, represented by composites and binominal words, are rendered mainly by means of modulation; combinations of words are mostly translated by means of tracing. Translation approaches of implication and explication are typical of both native terms and borrowed terms, but they are less common in terms translation. The approach of implication aims at the compact presentation of terms, and the approach of explication makes easier their perception. The translation approach of mutation through the denotation replacement is the least used in translation. The translation of terms complicate absolute synonyms (doublets) and polysemantic words with signs of intraindustry homonymy (translator’s false friends). In the translation of native German terms into Ukrainian, there is a tendency to use the foreignization strategy.

The purpose of the article is to investigate changes and innovations in tax and financial accounting regarding the write-off of destroyed assets of enterprises under special conditions. Methods. In order to achieve the aim, the conducted research required the use of general and special methods of scientific knowledge. The following research methods were chosen: the method of analysis and synthesis was used to formulate both the topic and the purpose of the research; the method of content analysis was applied for the purpose of in-depth study of the scientific and practical literature on the subject of the study; the method of critical analysis was used to find undisclosed or incompletely resolved problem aspects. The method of system analysis was used by the authors in order to reveal the consequences of changes and innovations in tax and financial accounting of the write-off of destroyed assets of enterprises in special conditions. The method of going from abstract to certain is necessary to assess the effects of the adopted legislative and other changes on the accounting and tax reporting of the enterprise. The results. The analysis of changes and innovations regarding the financial and tax accounting of the write-off of destroyed assets showed that the owners of enterprises suffer huge losses in special business conditions. There is a need to reflect such transactions in financial and tax accounting. For this, first of all, you need to draw up an inspection report; secondly, to conduct and draw up an inventory report as part of a permanent or newly created inventory commission; thirdly, to obtain a certificate from the TPPU certifying the destroyed property. The problem of the relationship between taxpayers and fiscal authorities represented by the DPS is a different approach to the interpretation of the same events. What is more, tax officials are trying to maximize budget revenues, sometimes despite the absurdity of the counterarguments put forward. Thus, the write-off of destroyed assets, de facto, cannot bring any economic benefits to its owner, since they are not subject to accounting even at the final or initial cost, therefore the calculation of tax liabilities from VAT. For accounting purposes, sub-account 977 "Other costs of ordinary activities" is used, since no other account is provided for recording extraordinary expenses (losses) in the Chart of Accounts. Off-balance sheet account 072 "Unreimbursed shortages and losses from spoilage of valuables" is used to account for losses caused by loss of property. Novelty. For the first time, a systematic overview of changes and innovations regarding the financial and tax accounting of the write-off of destroyed assets of the enterprise in special conditions is given. Practical value. The presented approach can be useful for the educational and methodological work of teachers, scientific work and graduate students, other specialists, and students of specialty 071 "Accounting and Taxation". Keywords: special conditions, martial law, financial accounting, tax accounting, write-off accounting, destroyed property.

Introduction. The labour market is one of the key in the market economy. In turn, the level of adjustment of the use of the factor "labour" determines the effectiveness of the use of factors "capital" and "land". The factor of "labour" is inherently social and economic. On the one hand, social and demographic processes determine the total population, its distribution by sex and age groups and opportunities for participation in production. On the other hand, the economic characteristics of the welfare of the population determine its opportunities for education, training, realization of professional abilities, participation in the processes of social division of labour. In Ukraine, it is important to carry out balanced reforms in the labour market based on identifying general trends, researching existing challenges and justifying areas of advisory support for its market transformation, which determines the relevance of the study in theoretical and practical terms. Therefore, the aim of the article was to identify general trends, existing challenges and areas of advisory support for labour market reform. Methods. The dialectical method of cognition and the system method for studying the issues of labour market reform and advisory support for the implementation of such processes are chosen as the theoretical basis of the article. In writing the article, general scientific methods of cognition were used, namely: methods of analysis, synthesis, analogies, economic and statistical, graphic, expert, generalization method. The method of economic and statistical analysis is used to determine the main trends in the labour market, graphical - to visualize the results, the expert method - to reveal the features of advisory support of market transformation; methods of analysis, synthesis and analogies - to identify approaches to solving existing problems, the method of generalization to form the conclusions of the study. Results. - the main trends in the labour market of Ukraine are identified, some of which are: trends in the decrease of the total population (by 15%), the number of economically active population (by 20%), the level of economic activity of the population (by 2.6%). There was also a decrease in the unemployment rate by 3.2% and the reasons for unemployment of the registered unemployed; - stressed the importance of taking into account the existing challenges in the preparation of documents on labour market reform, one of the most important of which is the spread of globalization and the need to innovate to ensure the proper level of product competitiveness in the market; - proved the expediency, in public terms, taking into account not only economic but also social components in the process of structural transformations in the labour market; - the importance of involving various social forces in solving the existing problems of labour market reform is emphasized, accordingly, the involvement of public and private advisory services and increasing control over their activities in the implementation of any reform measures will be effective; - the directions of advisory support of labour market reform are substantiated, the main essence of which is: accentuation of efforts to solve problems of organizational structuring of the labour market in the context of preparation of answers to existing challenges. ) in ensuring the increase of competitiveness of its products and alternative professional change of activity. Discussion. Prospects for further research are to determine the features of the involvement of public and private advisory services and their interaction in solving public problems with public authorities. Keywords: labour market, reforms, tendencies, challenges, directions of advisory support, social efficiency.

Annotation. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the peculiarities of the development of economic education at Lviv University in the period of the beginning of institutionalization in the first half of the 20th century. The urgency of the study is due to the need to clarify the current situation regarding the development of economic education at Lviv University in the context of escalating political confrontation and pluralism of views that emerged as a result of the First World War and the period of liberation struggles of the Ukrainian people. Clarification of the development of economic education in all its manifestations at Lviv University, as well as its institutionalization in the university professional training of students will contribute to the future forecasting of effective educational technologies in extraordinary and transformational conditions. The article uses methods of analysis and synthesis of scientific and pedagogical staff in the field of economic education of Lviv University. Methods of dialectics and retrospective analysis in the analysis of economic disciplines taught in the fi rst half of the twentieth century. at the faculties of law and humanities of Lviv University. In particular, the subjects and scientific achievements of the staff of the Department of Social and Economic History of Lviv University are detailed. Methods of retrospective analysis and synthesis were applied to the activities of the Ukrainian (secret) University in Lviv. It was found out that the scientific and pedagogical staff of that time showed their scientific and practical activity in solving current socio-economic problems of that time. The results of the study showed that the scientific and pedagogical staff of the Ukrainian (Secret) University closely cooperated with professional economic institutions and research institutions of Lviv, took an active part in the European educational space and activities of Ukrainian economic institutions, disseminated their knowledge through their publications. The generalized conclusion shows that economic education at Lviv University in the period of sociopolitical transformations of the first half of the ХХth century develops in the multi-vector plane. At the same time, the process of institutionalization of economic education begins in accordance with the requirements of the practical activities of economic entities and the cooperative movement in general. The experience of the development of economic education and its institutionalization at Lviv University will contribute to the formation of basic foundations for the future forecasting of effective educational technologies in extraordinary and transformational conditions. Key words: economic education, Lviv University, Department of Social and Economic History, Ukrainian (Secret) University, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Law and Administration, Professor.

Introduction. This article has two purposes. First, to show the correlation between two unfortunately very common academic habits: procrastination and cheating. Second, to analyse the sequential trend of these two tendencies, from the final year of compulsory secondary education (in Spain 4th year of ESO; age 16) to the final year of university (age 22).Method. The participants in the study are 171 female students from public and private schools in Barcelona (Spain). During the research they were in 4th year of ESO, 2nd year of baccalaureate, 1st year of university, and 4th year of university, respectively. All of them were individually interviewed and ad-ministered with self descriptive questionnaires about academic cheating and academic procrastination. In order to find connections between variables and to identify differences between groups bivariate two-tailed Pearson correlations and ANOVA’s series were calculated for the collected data.Results. As expected both procrastination and cheating highly and negatively correlate with academic grade. Besides, the connection between the two variables, cheating and procrastination is positive and moderate. Otherwise, the incidence of both habits is low in ESO, showing a sudden and striking rise in the final year of baccalaureate -which can also be observed in the first year of university- and a dramatic drop in the final year of tertiary education, just before graduation.Discussion and Conclusion. In summary, our data show that the transition years from secondary school to university (ages 18 and 19) are the worst in terms of the students’ propensity to procrastinate and cheat, two characteristics which significantly contribute to weaken academic learning. According to the results, special support for students in these two academic years should be offered to stop or at least to reduce the reported developments.