Introduction Of New Standards Research Articles

Удосконалення маркетингових комунікацій банку в умовах цифрової трансформації

The article reflects the current trends of digital transformation in the banking sector of Ukraine, due to the introduction of new marketing channels. Banking services in Ukraine and around the world are rapidly changing under the influence of information technologies, which requires the introduction of new standards and communication channels. Traditional marketing communications in banking institutions were based on a number of marketing instruments, namely: advertising, direct marketing, branding, PR activities, publicity, stimulating the sales, loyalty programs, sponsorship, personal sales, presentations of products. Recognition of «digital transformation» by various analytical institutions reflects its role in scaling information processes, increasing economic efficiency and integrating the business processes of different participants on a single open platform. The digital transformation of organizations includes the following stages: digital beginners, digital subscribers, digital innovators, and digital leaders. In Ukraine, the evolution of digital transformation is based on the Fintech Development Strategy in Ukraine until 2025, developed by the NBU. The latter includes the expansion of digital technologies and their integration on open platforms, as well as the use of built-in financing. The article specifies that, despite all the advantages of digital transformation, the banking sector was one of the first to face financial fraud through online communication channels (Viber, WhatsApp, etc.), when the consumer is attacked in an aggressive manner, demanding personal data of bank cards. Such risks require receiving feedback from the client in order to promptly solve the problems of personal data leak and, if necessary, block the client’s card. In the process of evolution, new levels of digital platforms are being formed, which allow not only customers and staff of banks to connect to them, but also providers of various solutions through the BaaS model. Marketing communications provide for the education of financial literacy in customers and the formation of feedback by quickly responding to complaints.

Письменная дискурсивная компетенция как составная часть коммуникативной компетентности студентов вузов в области иностранных языков

The article covers the issues of forming written discursive competence as the basis for written foreign language communication of university students. The introduction of new standards of education, which reflect the social order of the modern multicultural and information society, required the universities to create optimal conditions for learning foreign language communication in order to solve problems of interpersonal and intercultural interaction at the global level. In this regard, to ensure socio-cultural mobility of university graduates, the teaching of written foreign language communication should occupy an important place in the educational process. At the same time, the authors have made an attempt to reveal the structure and content of components of written discursive competence as a component of foreign language communication competence in the context of its application in foreign language classes in the conditions of a non-linguistic university. The authors analyze a large number of scientific and theoretical literary sources on the investigated problem, on the basis of which they justify the possibility of considering the language component as a component of written discursive competence, along with strategic, tactical, genre, text, linguo-rhetorical components in order to improve the quality of written works. In conclusion, the authors conclude that the ability of a writer as an individual according to the sociocultural situation and communicative task to create different types of discourse for participation in written foreign language communication with the intended recipient in order to achieve the expected result defines written discursive competence as a component of foreign language communicative competence of a graduate.

Трансформация высшего образования: преодоление конфликта компетенций и фундаментальности

The purpose of the paper is to analyze the problems of transformation of higher education in Russia, expressed in the transition to a competence-based approach, which became a natural result of the introduction of the so-called “Bologna process”. The research methodology consists of a comparative taxonomic analysis of basic education and education obtained by competencies, with the identification of potential advantages and disadvantages. The introduction of new standards in the field of education, not of Russian origin, is considered by the authors as the result of defeat in institutional competition, which does not exceed arguments about the unity of diplomas or educational space. For the strategic development of Russia, it is necessary to build systems of higher education according to its own rules, focus on basic fundamental education, and consider the acquisition of certain competencies as an auxiliary action at the next stages of improving personnel of higher qualifications, when fundamental education has already been obtained. Thus, it is proposed to take the competence approach beyond the boundaries of university education to the stage of postgraduate professional development and additional training.

Application of Federal Accounting Standards in Agricultural Organizations

The article substantiates the importance of agro-industrial enterprises, their products and the economic effect produced in the development of economy of the Russian Federation. The stages of reforming the regulatory control of accounting in the Russian Federation are disclosed. The article describes the current state of accounting modernization in agricultural organizations. The necessity of creating a methodological base for accounting by agricultural producers is justified. The possible directions of constructing and developing a methodological base for the organization of accounting in agricultural enterprises are revealed. The formation of accounting policies in accordance with the amended Russian Accounting Standards (RAS) and the new Federal Accounting Standards (FAS) requires a comprehensive approach and algorithmization of activities, dividing them into blocks or stages. The algorithm of implementing new Federal Accounting Standards for agricultural organizations in the accounting process is defined. Document forms that allow following the proposed algorithm for implementing new Federal Accounting Standards in the accounting process have been developed. Separate issues of application of the Federal Accounting Standard “Inventories” are considered. The necessity to determine the order of accounting objects of accounting supervision before the introduction of new standards into effect is justified in order to optimally implement the Standards in the practice of organizations.

Natural Kenaf Fiber and LC3 Binder for Sustainable Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composite: A Review

Low impact on the environment and low cost are the key drivers for today’s technology uptake. There are many concerns for cement production in terms of negative environmental impact due to greenhouse gas (GHG) emission, deficiency of raw materials, as well as high energy consumption. Replacement of the cement by appropriate additives known as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) could result in reduction in GHG emission. Limestone-calcined clay cement (LC3) is a promising binder in the concrete sector for its improvements to environmental impact, durability, and mechanical properties. On the other hand, the advantages of fiber-reinforced concrete such as improved ductility, versatility, and durability have resulted in increasing demand for this type of concrete and introduction of new standards for considering the mechanical properties of fibers in structural design. Thus, using natural fibers instead of synthetic fibers can be another step toward the sustainability of the concrete industry, which is facing increasing demand for cement-based materials. This review studies the potential of natural Kenaf fiber-reinforced concrete containing LC3 binder as a step toward green cementitious composite. While studies show that energy consumption and GHG emission can be reduced and there is a significant potential to enhance mechanical and durability properties of concrete using this composition, adjustment of the mix design, assessing the long-term performance and standardization, are the next steps for the use of the material in practice.

Modernization of Power-Generating Units with RBMK-1000 Reactors

A nuclear power plant is a complex technological facility. The introduction of new standards and experience gained in the operation of domestic and foreign nuclear power plants requires the introduction of changes in the operating organization of existing nuclear power plants and improvements in their equipment. A general survey of the modernization of existing nuclear power plants with RBMK-1000 type reactors is presented. Measures for modernization of the power-generating units of nuclear power plants carried out following the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and at the present time are discussed. Because of modernization, the safety, reliability and economic efficiency of nuclear power plants have improved. The principal focus is on modernization of the reactor plant.

МАКРОЕКОНОМІЧНІ АСПЕКТИ УПРАВЛІННЯ ІННОВАЦІЙНОЮ ДІЯЛЬНІСТЮ В АГРАРНОМУ СЕКТОРІ

In this work, issues such as the current state, the role of the agricultural sector in the Ukrainian economy and the need to realize its potential through modern technologies were considered. The necessity of introducing innovations in agricultural production was substantiated. The aim of the article is to study the macroeconomic conditions for the management of innovation in the agricultural sector of Ukraine. The components of the innovative macroeconomic environment of the national agricultural sector were investigated and systematized. Such theme as the influence of international, political and legal, informational, economic, scientific, technical, ecological and socio-cultural environment on the implementation of innovations in agricultural production was disclosed. It was revealed that the agrarian sector of Ukraine has a real need not only for the external attraction of funds for financing innovative projects that will significantly increase the competitiveness of agricultural production, but also it needs the state support of sustainable development of rural areas, environmental protection, introduction of new standards of quality and ecological safety of products, adaptation of the industry climate. Scientific and technological progress is recognized as the basis of economic growth and competitiveness for agricultural production. It was proposed to combine the achievements of scientific and technological progress, economic reform, reform in the field of personnel training, the inclusion of science in all production spheres that will lead to the increasing the efficiency of functioning of the agro-industrial complex of the state. For Ukraine, the introduction of environmentally friendly production is vital. Agricultural producers are obliged to comply with the principle of minimal material resources and minimal environmental impact in the process of production of the necessary volumes of products of established quality. An important macroeconomic aspect of managing innovation in the agricultural sector of Ukraine is the creation of a logistics and information infrastructure. It was proposed to increase the attention of the socio-cultural component of the development of rural territories, to move from declarativeness in the regulatory framework of agricultural legislation to the development and implementation of social standards and norms in rural areas.

PERSONALITY-ORIENTATION AS A MARKER OF INNOVATION IN THE EDUCATIONAL FIELD

The educational realities of the 21st century are changing significantly under the influence of information technologies, the use of Internet resources and virtual practices in the educational process, the introduction of new standards of knowledge transfer. As a result, a polyspace of communication appears, where a confident and comfortable person who has broken the shackles of the Modern worldview, has abandoned the narratives and limitations of the Modern. One can observe a specific anthropo-axiological turn in education, which is a sign of the increasing role of the subjective factor. This necessitates qualitative changes in the educational process, the widespread use of innovative technologies and the latest methodological approaches, the attraction of information technologies capable of providing training for highly qualified specialists, which will ensure the prosperity and well-being of the country. However, only the changes in the educational process are not enough, since there is a need to form a new image of educator, who is aware of the cognitive, axiological, praxeological needs of the generation born in the age of globalization, postmodernism and total consumption, and capable of perceiving significant amounts of information, but requires the skills for its analysis. That is why the search-and-problematic thinking style, the ability to analyze information and to highlight the main point of interest are of great importance. The main guideline of modern education is the intellectual development of a person capable of productive cognitive activity, constant self-improvement and self- education. Therefore, methods of creative learning, acquisition and production of knowledge, the ability to formulate and solve problems, and independently search for necessary information in finding the answer to the problems posed by the teacher or the students themselves become especially relevant and required.

Methodology of Teaching Graphic Methods for Solving Problems with Parameters as a Means to Achieve High Mathematics Learning Outcomes at School

The introduction of new standards of mathematical education requires to stop understanding of the learning process as the transfer of ready-made knowledge and experience. Educational activity built on the principle of self-construction of knowledge by schoolchildren is highly demanded in new environment. Tasks with parameters have high learning, development, research and diagnostic potential. It allows to identify and in the process of teaching mathematics to prepare students who possess subject knowledge at the highest level, corresponding to the trends of the time. The urgency of the problem under study is determined by the need for students to form the ability to solve problems with parameters in order to achieve high results in mathematical, intellectual and personal development. The aim of the research is to develop a methodology for teaching students how to solve problems with parameters as an effective means of high-quality mathematical studies. The authors have identified main methods for solving problems with parameters and approaches to their study, and proved the theoretical basis for the application of these methods in the learning process. Therefore, they have shown the role of the propaedeutic stage of teaching graphic methods for solving problems with parameters, its goals, objectives and content. The authors suggest a methodology for designing a system of tasks that contributes to achieving high learning outcomes, which has passed multi-stage approbation. Moreover, they prove the need to use the Live Mathematics software as an effective visualization tool for studying graphic methods for solving problems with parameters. The methodology described in the article can be used by teachers at school and extracurricular mathematics classes, by the authors of textbooks for students and teachers, and it can also be the basis for a special course for students of pedagogical universities.

Nutrient Pollutants in Surface Water—Assessing Trends in Drinking Water Resource Quality for a Regional City in Central Europe

This paper presents the changes in concentration of seven biogenic indices in the Wisłok River water and determines the water treatment processes required in order to obtain water fit for consumption. The investigations were conducted during 2004–2013, and water samples were collected at a measuring-control point was situated at 67.9 km on the river at the surface water intake for the water supply to the Rzeszów city dwellers. Analysis of the research results allows for the forecasting of technological and organizational changes in the treatment processes of the abstracted water. It was found that only the mean concentration of Kjeldahl nitrogen exceeded the value admissible for class I, which allowed the Wisłok River water to be classified as class II with good potential and determined the water quality category as A2, which indicates the necessity for typical performance physical and chemical treatment. Downward trends in the contents of the tested nutrients occurred during the period of investigation, except for nitrite nitrogen. Statistically significant downward trends were registered for ammonium nitrogen, Kjeldahl nitrogen, total nitrogen and phosphates. The decline in nutrient concentrations in the water of Wisłok is a tangible result of the introduction of new standards of water resource management in the catchment, compliant with the European Union legislation.

Введение новых ГОСТов на зерно ржи и ржаную муку

Введение новых ГОСТов на зерно ржи и ржаную муку

Mechanisms for the improvement of the utility sector management efficiency within the local authorities

The key risks and problems in the field of decentralization and formation of united territorial communities in Ukraine in the context of providing transparent and responsible management of utility sector enterprises by local self-government bodies are identified. In the framework of Ukraine’s implementation of the provisions of the Association Agreement with the European Union in domestic practice, the reasonability of reforming the utility sector in Ukraine at the regional level based on the positive experience and best practices of the European countries and on the generally recognized world standards and principles of corporate governance is substantiated. The paper outlines the mechanisms for ensuring the management efficiency of utility sector and for introduction of new standards of transparency and accountability of utility sector enterprises. On the basis of the analysis of the respective provisions of the national legislation the authors conclude that Ukraine has created the legislative preconditions for the transparency and accountability of utility sector enterprises within the territorial communities. However, the changes introduced into the national legislation on accounting and financial reporting, as well as the revision of the Law of Ukraine on Auditing, imposes more stringent requirements for the disclosure of information about the activities of utility companies, recognizing them as companies of public interest and / or as the subjects of natural monopoly within the national market. In order to strengthen the supervision over such enterprises the collegial bodies - audit committees or appropriate supervisory boards - should be established within their management system. The article considers the differences of such bodies’ functioning and the procedural peculiarities of the respective supervisory councils’ establishment that are based on the legislative norm that is of recommendatory nature as for the establishment of such councils for village and city, and for all others - district, region - is of obligatory nature. The paper proves that it is not economically feasible to create supervisory boards within all utility sector enterprises. The author analyzes the competences of the relevant local councils within the national legislation of Ukraine. On the basis of the generalization of the best European experience and practices, criteria for determining the economic justification for the establishment of supervisory boards at domestic utility sector enterprises in Ukraine are proposed. Moreover, the recommendations for local authorities regarding the criteria for the selection of independent auditors (audit firms) for carrying out the statutory audit of annual financial statements of utility sector enterprises are also formulated. The introduction of the proposed recommendations will increase the competitiveness of the utility sector companies of Ukraine compared to the enterprises of private sector of economy, as well as will promote the implementation of international standards and European principles and the best practices of effective management of large corporations in the utility sector of Ukraine.

Convergence of Chinese accounting standards with IFRS

The advancing globalization processes and the emergence of international corporations have contributed to the need for internationalization of accounting information. The international convergence of account- ing standards has therefore become a necessity. The concentration of investors on the Chinese market, its development and the growth of international importance caused China to begin reforming its accounting system. This study fills the information gap regarding the evolution of accounting and financial reporting in China. The main goal of the study is to show the evolution of accounting regulations and their effects in China. In order to accomplish the main goal, the following auxiliary objectives were adopted in the article: indication of difficulties and obstacles in the introduction and application of new standards, analy- sis of the scope of changes in relation to previous regulations and indication of differences in Chinese accounting standards in relation to IFRS. In addition, the study recounts ACCA's research to assess the quality of financial statements of Chinese enterprises after the introduction of new standards and the bene-fits of the harmonization process. The conclusions from their analysis are definite: convergence with IFRS has significantly improved the quality of reported financial data. However, it should be emphasized that these benefits are not uniform. They are most visible in the production sector, among companies in which investors have greater demand for information and also among those that are more dependent on external capital.

Small launch platforms for micro-satellites

The number of small satellites launched into orbit has enormously increased in the last twenty years. The introduction of new standards of micro-satellites has multiplied the launch demand around the world. Nevertheless, not all the missions can easily have access to space: not all kinds of micro-satellites have granted a deployer system and, furthermore, once a micro-satellite is able to reach it, it cannot usually choose its final orbit. Recently two new platforms have been introduced for the release of micro-satellites as piggy-backs. These platforms are totally operative spacecrafts that act like motherships, and allow to select some parameters of the final orbit of the piggy-backs. They provide a solution for three different nano-satellites standard, and at the same time they are being developed in order to reach more powerful orbital release capabilities in the future. The design and the mission of these platforms are described in this paper.

Broadening the limits of reconstructive leadership: Constructivist elements of Viktor Orbán’s regime-building politics

Hungary’s political backsliding, which has transformed it from a former frontrunner of liberal democracy in the post-communist region to an illiberal and/or authoritarian state, has puzzled political scientists. As a contribution to understanding the problem of Viktor Orbán’s leadership and the regime change, we apply Stephen Skowronek’s concept of ‘reconstructive leadership’. The politics of reconstruction, with an emphasis on the introduction of new standards of legitimacy and the mobilisation of support for new modes of governance, leaves ample room for appreciating the role of political leadership. Through an analysis of three policy areas (constitution-making, macroeconomic and immigration policy) related to Orbán’s efforts at reconstruction, we argue that the Hungarian case underscores the formative role of agency even more than in Skowronek’s original conception. Reviewing possible criticisms of Skowronek’s perspective and some recent literature about ‘discursive institutionalism’, we argue that the Hungarian case makes a vital correction to the Skowronekian concept, suggesting the value of taking a more constructivist approach.

Editorial: Setting SDG ambitions in a realistic time-scale

At the outset of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) period 68 countries are not on track to achieve universal basic water services and 89 countries will not achieve universal basic sanitation services by 2030 (WHO/UNICEF, 2017). Furthermore, the SDGs challenge us to go even further than basic service provision, through the introduction of new standards of ‘safely managed’ services. Based on simple extrapolations, even more countries will fail to achieve universal safely managed services by 2030 unless major changes take place in the next 13 years.

FROM DISTRIBUTED MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS TO CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS: A DESIGN APPROACH

Recently the technological advances have allowed the introduction of new standards to model and monitor control systems. The classical distributed measurement systems (DMSs) have been enriched with the use of a large number of new measurement devices, increasing the amount of produced data. New paradigms for their management are needed, that coupled with actuators, enable the integration of DMSs into more complex systems, known as Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs). CPSs application field includes different areas such as health care, power management in smart micro grids, and, more in general, management and execution of time-dependent event-driven systems. This paper proposes a framework that allows the modelling, analysis and the implementation of CPSs. In particular, the proposed framework introduces an original feature called model continuity that offers the possibility of using a same model for both simulation phase and real-time execution phase.

A User's Guide to the Bop and Iip: The Transition from Bpm5 to Bpm6

Balance of payments (BOP) accounting conventions, never straightforward, have been complicated recently by the introduction of new standards. This note presents a short description of BOP and international investment position (IIP) data. It refers to data for the United States, Brazil, and South Africa, but given that there are worldwide standards for countries that report BOP and IIP, it should provide guidance for understanding the data of just about any country. It is meant to be a resource that students can refer to time and time again as they gain a deeper understanding of BOP data. Excerpt UVA-GEM-0135 Rev. Mar. 6, 2017 A User's Guide to the BOP and IIP: The Transition from BPM5 to BPM6 This note presents a short description of balance of payments (BOP) and international investment position (IIP) data. It refers to data for the United States, Brazil, and South Africa, but given that there are worldwide standards for countries that report BOP and IIP, it should provide guidance for understanding the data of just about any country. Individual countries publish their own BOP and IIP data, but the easiest place to find the data is in various International Monetary Fund (IMF) databases available at . The IMF not only brings together BOP and IIP data for more than 100 countries, it also ensures consistency in the presentation of the data. . . .

LUBRICITY IMPROVEMENT OF DIESEL FUELS

Ponte Academic JournalDec 2017, Volume 73, Issue 12 LUBRICITY IMPROVEMENT OF DIESEL FUELSAuthor(s): Mamlieva A.V. ,Berkan V.O., Zinnatullina G.M, Alipov D.E., Baulin O.A., Rakhimov M.N.J. Ponte - Dec 2017 - Volume 73 - Issue 12 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.12.44 Abstract:Ecological requirements to the quality of diesel fuel are becoming stricter every year due to the introduction of new standards to its main quality scores. It makes producers look for progressive and efficient methods of improving the operational characteristics of motor fuels. Production of ultra-low sulphur diesel led to the failure of the fuel equipment due to the lubricity reduction of the latter. Antiwear additives are used to compensate for the lower lubricity of severely hydrotreated diesel fuels. The main share of the market of antiwear additives in Russia is occupied by additives of foreign manufacture. And it is very important task to develop domestic production that would make up for the imported additives. We investigated the impact of various types of hydrocarbons and oxygenates on the diesel fuel lubricity. Following the results of the research, we have found that the most efficient compounds among the investigated types of hydrocarbons and oxygenates are aromatic hydrocarbons and esters. It is also shown that the value of CWSD is reducing with increasing of the number of carbon atoms in the molecule of the esters. The linear alkanes positively impact on the lubricity of diesel fuel only at relatively high concentrations whereas n-alkenes are inert to the change of its lubricity. Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password

THE ROLE OF THE FORMAL AND PRACTICAL CONTENT OF MATHEMATICAL SUBJECTS IN THE FORMATION OF ENGINEERING THINKING OF STUDENTS

This paper addresses the questions of training of engineering specialties student advanced mathematics in the conditions of competence approach in education. Methodological approaches to the study of mathematics, which focus on the formation of engineering thinking of students, are discussed. The article discusses the question of proportion of the formal and practical content of mathematical subjects in the engineering training if further specialization of engineering activity is known (production, research, and universal). It is shown that the integration of mathematical and engineering subjects is a necessary condition for selection of the content of mathematical subjects for the formation of engineering thinking of students. The scheme of interaction of engineering and mathematical subjects to reach the objectives of formation of engineering culture of students is offered. The process of teaching mathematics as a means of creating cognitive abilities is revealed. It is concluded that the mathematical training of future engineers necessarily includes formal and practical content. The question of the influence of these components on the formation of engineering thinking with the introduction of new standards is particularly important. It is solved by the teachers of mathematics and engineering subjects taking into account the specialty of students.