ИНДУСТРИАЛЬНОЕ РАЗВИТИЕ И ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЕ ПРОСТРАНСТВО ПРОВИНЦИАЛЬНОГО ГОРОДА В КОНЦЕ XIX – НАЧАЛЕ XX В. (НА ПРИМЕРЕ ИВАНОВО-ВОЗНЕСЕНСКА)

Author(s): Kirill Evgenievich Baldin / Language(s): Russian Issue: 1/2014

The article is devoted to the features of Ivanovo- Voznesensk industrial development at the turn of the 20th century. It was one of the biggest industrial centers in pre revolutionary Russia. The problem and potential analysis of the local textile industry is made. Also it was studied in the connection with Ivanovo- Voznesensk professional schools activities research. Ivanovo-Voznesensk had more professional schools than contiguous cities.

Заедно дефинираме проекта на бъдещето

Author(s): Maria Gabriel / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2018

The application of information and communication technologies in the education of children with mild intellectual disabilities

Author(s): Efstratios Pantelis / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2018

The paper outlines how the application of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) helps the students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities (MID) in the education field. For this research six different Greek educational software products have been introduced ТО twelve students in a Greek school

Облачните решения за създаване на мисловни карти в технологичното обучение

Author(s): Emilia Tosheva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2018

The article discusses the didactic and technological aspects of cloud solutions for creating mind maps. Cloud technologies are a resource for expanding the innovative culture of the teachers and also make more efficient the interaction between the teacher, students and other participants in the learning process. Mind maps are seen as an adaptive tool for planning, organizing, creating, presenting, solving problems, such as communication and a method of memorizing information, which making them a powerful tool for visualizing processes and events studied in technology training.

SEO и методи за анализ – тенденции през 2018

Author(s): Ivaylo Dimitrov,Slavi Dimitrov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5/2018

The way to attract organic traffic to your sites is called Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and summarizes all techniques and methods to improve your site‘s visibility in search engines. With the advent of new technologies, new search methods, which are based on trends in SEO. Directly connected with it is web analytics, where you can get information on the achieved results.

Всемирная паутина как инструмент преподавателя XXI века

Author(s): Denis Bukin / Language(s): Russian Issue: 4/2019

This article describes the functionality of some online resources that enhance abilities of teacher of Russian as foreign. Attention is paid to test resources, which allow to control students knowledge.

Koncepcja działań sieciocentrycznych – droga do sieciocentryczności

Author(s): Sabina Olszyk / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2019

The aim of the article is to explain the issue of network-centricity, which operates on military grounds and characterizes modern battlefields. Considerations were divided into two parts due to the large volume of the issue. The first part contains introduction to the topic of network-centricity and analysis of impact of civilization and technological development on the emergence of network-centric concepts. It is also an attempt to define concepts focused on this subject and to show the origin of the concept. Detailed, practical issues related to methods and techniques of network centric activity and the concept of Network Centric Warfare will be discussed in the second part, which will be constitute as a separate article.

Предпочитан начин на управление и комуникационни характеристики на роботите асистенти в зависимост от индивидуалните нужди на потребителите

Author(s): Margarita Bakracheva,Nayden Chivarov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2021

In the article are outlined the results of a project aimed to describe the use of robot assistants in the light of improving the quality of life in the context of an aging population and increased percentage of people with disabilities in Europe. This shifts the focus to uniting and integrating the efforts of different sciences in search for adequate operating measures and stressing on what people with specific difficulties can, but not on what they cannot do, and maintenance of the autonomy of seniors living alone. The preferences regarding the assistant robot’s control, appearance, functions, and voice, people with disabilities and seniors living alone have, are described. Two groups of users’ preferences are identified - universal and specific, which is a valuable guidance for optimal consideration of the general and subjective characteristics and needs.

Adapting fiscal polities for the Covid 19 pandemic

Author(s): Lilian Florescu,Daniela Florescu / Language(s): English Issue: 02/2021

In the current context generated by the Covid 19 pandemic, Member States need secure tax revenues to invest in people and businesses affected by the health crisis. At the same time, we need to remove the tax barriers and make it easier for EU businesses to innovate, invest and grow. To achieve this, in July 2020, the EU Commission adopted the Action Plan, which includes measures to reduce the administrative burdens, improve tax compliance and combat fraud. The Action Plan is helping to create a more fair, easier tax system to be used and adapted to our digital world. In case of this article there were used tools like as: classification, synthesis, comparative analysis, induction and deduction methods, graphic representation of events and investigated phenomenons. The article is addressed to the university and the academic world, as well as to fiscal administration officials and to the decision-making factors for correcting inequalities, created by the Covid 19 pandemic.

The Management of Teaching in Online and Blended Learning Applied in the Project “Modern Competences of Academic Teachers – the Key to Modern Higher Education Institutions” – Acronym MOCAT

Author(s): Roxana Ştefănescu,Mariana Iatagan,Cristian Uţă / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2021

The management of teaching is connected and could be increased by using a wide range of different methods especially when we refer to Online and Blended learning. In the first part, the paper is aiming at reviewing the literature regarding the concepts and benefits of Online and Blended learning. Based on this considerations, 8 partner universities from 8 countries jointly developed the Project “Modern competences of academic teachers – the key to modern Higher Education Institutions (HEI)” – Acronym MOCAT. The paper underlines the goals and achievements of the MOCAT project that proposes a conceptual process to increase the management performance in teaching. The paper shows in an organized manner the main deficiencies that are altering the teaching competencies of academic teachers and in connection with this, the project offers solutions to improve the methodological competency of the teachers regarding the development and use of modern approaches. The outcomes of the project consist in the development and implementation of a Multicultural Model of an Academic Teacher Competencies and in 10online courses that represent modern training materials in the field of teaching methodology. In the end are exposed the way the results of the project can be evaluated in time as well as the anticipated effects of the project implementation.

Smart and connected cities in Pennsylvania: a multi-case study

Author(s): Jane Beckett-Camarata / Language(s): English Issue: 01/2022

The objective of this study is to describe two Pennsylvania cities' unique approaches to smart and connected technology design and implementation around mobility, public safety, and sustainability. Harrisburg and Pittsburgh are emerging leaders implementing their unique smart and connected approach. These two cities are undergoing a physical, technological, and demographic transformation, which impacts social and economic issues. As a result, many distinct aspects and elements of these cities play an increasingly important role in defining the quality of life of the diverse citizenry.Cities depend on newer and emerging technologies, such as smart streetlights, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, shared mobility, and the Internet of Things(IoT) connected devices to improve health, safety, general welfare, and quality of life for citizens. Moreover, in smart cities, citizens' activities are not limited to their homes. Thus, smart spaces need to connect the smart city to the smart home seamlessly into a smart home concept [1]. The smart and connected cities concept is defined and visualized differently by each city depending on the context, needs and funding. As a result, each city initiates intelligent technology strategies, tools, and partnerships in its approach to developing and implementing the parameters that frame a just, equitable, and inclusive smart city. This multi-case study describes each city’s smart city and connected goals, successes and challenges to answer the research question: How has Pittsburgh and Harrisburg defined and implemented the concept of Smart City to better manage its emergent needs as a result of changing demographics?

Yogyakarta Spatial Planning:

Author(s): Dinda Miftahurrohmah,Nadia Fitri Wijayaningsih,Muhammad Iqbal / Language(s): English Issue: 01/2022

In making spatial planning rules in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, the Regional Regulation (perdais) on Spatial Planning refers to Law No. 26 of 2007 on national spatial planning and DIY Provincial Regulation No. 2 of 2010 concerning the RTRW of DIY Province 2009-2029. The establishment of special rules regarding Spatial Planning of Sultanate Land and Duchy Lands is regulated in Special Regional Regulation No. 2 of 2017 concerning Spatial Planning of Sultanate Land and Duchy Land. This rule governs privileges in spatial planning, especially spatial planning related to Sultanate land and Duchy lands found throughout the DIY region. In addition, this regulation also regulates the spatial functions of the Sultanate and Duchy lands aimed at the maximum for the development of culture, social interests, and public welfare. The concept of spatial planning developed in the Perdais on Spatial Planning of the Sultanate and Duchy Lands is cultural, spatial planning, which is not the same as the spatial concept in western literature, which has been the reference for spatial planning. In-Law number 13 of 2012, it is explicitly stated that spatial planning in the Perdais is directly related to the land of the Sultanate and Duchy. But in the concept of thinking, the idea's substance covers the spatial planning of the DIY region comprehensively. It is directed to not conflict with the national spatial layout and the essence of DIY privilege.

Application and Challenges of Web 3.0 in Smart Cities

Author(s): Joshua Olusegun Fayomi,Zainab Abdulqadir Sani / Language(s): English Issue: 01/2023

Citizens are becoming more directly involved in the advancement of sustainability in smart development in areas where web 3.0 promises to transform urban cities into advanced smart cities and where ICTs are integrated in strategies for participation and co-production. This study's aim is to investigate and pinpoint the applications and difficulties in using Web 3.0 technologies in smart cities in Lithuania. A systematic questionnaire with open-ended questions was created after a thorough study in order to elicit 250 replies from citizens, managers, and online workers in Lithuania. The information gathered was examined. Our research findings in this paper offer a multidisciplinary understanding of web 3.0's applications and difficulties in smart cities, as well as insights into the chances for citizen participation in decision-making and service delivery. Future cities will likely need a stronger technological connection with smart technology, with an emphasis on the rising role of the digitally "empowered" citizen. In order to improve surroundings in web 3.0 contexts, this study examines the difficulties and applications of implementing such a futuristic idea. It will be said that although much of the technology needed to realize the vision of Web 3.0 applications in smart cities is already available, further research is still required in several important areas.

Using RPA for data generation using OCR platforms in Mediterranean University of Albania

Author(s): Gerild Qordja / Language(s): English Issue: 01/2023

The increase in the amount of data today has led to the use of computer applications in order to manage processes precisely. Robotic process automation (RPA), also known as software robotics, uses automation technologies to mimic back-office tasks of human workers, such as extracting data, filling in forms, moving files, et cetera. Optical character recognition (OCR) is sometimes referred to as text recognition. An OCR program extracts and repurposes data from scanned documents, camera images and image-only pdfs. OCR systems use a combination of hardware and software to convert physical, printed documents into machine-readable text. Hardware such as an optical scanner or specialized circuit board copies or reads text then, software typically handles the advanced processing. Process Automation in Azure Automation allows you to automate frequent, time-consuming, and error-prone management tasks. This service helps you focus on work that adds business value. In this paper, I will use the above-mentioned technologies to realize the automatic data generation process for the construction of an online library. In addition, the level of data accuracy will be studied in the automation of data generation from pdf files to mySql. The application will be built in front end html and back end php programming language and mySql database. These tests will be done by inserting more than 17000 books in pdf format.

Exchange rate forecasting with Artificial Intelligence

Author(s): Zela (Male) Katerina / Language(s): English Issue: 01/2023

This study concerns the problem of forecasting the exchange rate between the official currency of EU member states, Euro and Albanian Lek, aiming to identify the best predictive model for financial time series future trend prediction. We compare the forecasting performance of linear and nonlinear forecasting models using monthly data for the period between January 2002 until January 2022. We discuss various forecasting approaches, including an Autoregressive Integrated. Moving Average model, a Nonlinear Autoregressive Neural Network model, a BATS model and Exponential Smoothing on the collected data and compare their accuracy using error term measuring indicators, choosing the model with the lowest Mean Absolute Percentage Error value. Finding the most accurate forecasting model would help improve monetary and fiscal politics, as well as orient future personal investments.

Together or not? The Effects of Individual and Group Work of the Faculty of Philology Students During E-learning Online

Author(s): Anna Ślósarz / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2023

This article tested a widespread belief that by working in groups distance education students achieve cognitive goals of learning, and develop their social competencies and skills. The subject of the study was the achievements of 655 bachelor and master degree students enrolled in 22 on-campus and blended learning units offered within 2 university courses, full-time and part-time, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, i.e. in the academic years 2020/2021 and 2021/2022. An instrumental case study was carried out: the grades students obtained for individual work were compared with grades obtained for work done in pairs and groups of threes within the same courses. It was found that a statistically significant difference did not exist. But the highest grades (on average 83.81) were obtained by students who had worked individually, and the lowest (81.64%) by those who had worked in groups of three. The highest grades were obtained by the final-year students. They showed an understanding of the assessment criteria and the ability to follow such. Also, they wanted to pass on the first attempt in order to have time to prepare for the final examination. International students were reluctant to work in groups. They focused on achieving good grades and preparing for the thesis due to the time limits of student visas and the unrest caused by the war in Ukraine. First-year students who had no experience in adhering to the assessment criteria and problems with communicating due to isolation caused by the pandemic obtained the lowest grades.

The Appeal of Gamification for Master’s Students of Science and Technology

Author(s): Iwona Mokwa-Tarnowska,Viviana Tarnowska,Magdalena Roszak / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2023

Universities can offer their master’s students who want to improve their language skills different learning environments. They can range from traditional classes to online programmes equivalent to an on-campus experience or reaching beyond it. Learning technical English through a curriculum that is inspiring and stimulating due to authentic materials used in a gamified setting can result in positive learning outcomes and increased satisfaction levels among lecturers and students. The former can find new challenges helping prevent burnout, the latter have the chance to develop hard and soft skills, including analytical, reflective and critical thinking, through context-specific language. Interactions structured around online activities which involve searching for information in authentic resources and completing activities that allow for progress to the next level can effectively prepare students for challenges they will encounter in their professional life. They can also capture imagination and unlock the creative potential of the educators involved in their development and of participants bored with school routine and textbooks. Thus, a gamified language course for specific purposes can become a highly motivating environment, in which young people develop their creativity, language proficiency and knowledge of technological advances not only in the fields of their interest; they are also exposed to new learning practices due to the application of game-design elements. The ideas presented above will be supported by students’ opinions and attitudes expressed during a pilot Moodle course in a gamified format conducted at Gdansk University of Technology in the summer semester of 2021/2022.

Влияние на европейската политика за сигурност и отбрана върху развитието на космическия сегмент

Author(s): Tsveta Monova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2024

This report is devoted to research and examines the impact and role of the modern space industrial industry and is related to its space technology and innovation.

MOOCs: Global Business Goals and Local Educational Strategies

Author(s): Anna Ślósarz / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

MOOCs are prepared by universities, research centers, business and governmental bodies. That is a device with which academic centers spread state-of-the-art. knowledge, while business entities facilitate the development of competencies, particularly in business, economics and IT. The paradox is that although MOOCs courses are open to global users, they contain distinctive features of their inventors’ and administrators’ culture because they have been created locally. In order to identify the cultural characteristics evident in the content of MOOC courses, 267 courses on creative writing posted on five platforms were analyzed: Coursera (USA), FutureLearn (UK), XuetangX (China), JMOOC (Japan) and Skill Academy (Indonesia). Skill Academy and Coursera were focused on business-marketing goals, although they represented different cultures. Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian courses reflected the responsiveness of those cultures and were people- and affiliation-oriented. They employed a holistic approach to teaching (emphasis on context), i.e. operated with live lectures, which had not happened on Western platforms. Therefore, the conviction that MOOC is a mirror of the culture in which it was created should be considered a myth. It is the MOOC platform that presents the interests of the administrators and owners. Platform owners differ in their goals: academic (general knowledge transfer becoming a thing of the past after the commercialization of Coursera and edX), marketing (focused on gaining customers and employees) or economic-political (XuetangX). For a MOOC to be useful to representatives of another culture, not only translation into another language is needed, but also a proper modification of learning objectives and methods.

Употреби на смартфон за производство на журналистическо съдържание. Практика и обучение в България

Author(s): Nikolai Kolev / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 16/2024

Mobile Journalism is often the subject of debate - is every journalistic assignment outside a studio or newsroom Mobile Journalism and whether the mobility of devices makes journalism mobile? This study presents another angle to the topic of Mobile Journalism, namely focusing on Smartphone Journalism. Why does one particular device stand out among the many technological innovations? The revolution in the field of journalism comes precisely from smartphones due to a specific reason – the liberalization of content distribution channels. These are the first devices in such a wide-scale use, where traditional media systems no longer control the channels for content to reach audiences. The article presents data, collected as part of the International Project: “Mobile Journalism Practice and Education in Central-East European Countries”