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Adaptation and validation of the Ukrainian dispositional ‘cope’ questionnaire
(Університет імені Альфреда Нобеля, 2019) Kovalenko, Y.V.
Despite the long history of coping behavior research, the problem of finding effective inventories for measuring coping strategies remains unresolved. One of the approaches to solve this problem is to unify measurement scales employed in empirical studies of coping behavior in cross-cultural contexts. The purpose of this study was adaptation and validation of ‘COPE’ dispositional questionnaire proposed by C.S. Carver, M.F. Scheier, and J.K. Weintraub in 1989 on the Ukrainian population. Adaptation of the questionnaire was carried out on Ukrainian students to unify the coping research, since most of the previous studies of the ‘COPE’ psychometric properties were also conducted on university students (Gordeeva et al., 2010; Litman, 2006). N = 109 Ukrainian university students took part in the study (including N = 46 men, and N = 63 women; the average age of participants in the empirical study was 24.5 yrs.). Adaptation of the COPE dispositional questionnaire was conducted from October 2017 to January 2018. The main limiting factors of this methodology, like of any self-report questionnaire, are expected distortions associated with natural forgetfulness, selective reproduction and insufficient level of reflexivity in some participants. Thus, the probability that under the conditions of reflection about sufficiently hypothetical stressful situations, the response of the subjects may also be “hypothetical” is quite high. In addition, each subject presents his or her own, qualitatively unique, stressful event, whose perception varies significantly from person to person. We attempted to overcome this shortcoming in this empirical study by examining the behavior of the subjects during the exams or immediately before / after the exams, that is, during or immediately after the natural conditions of academic stress. During the first stage of the research, the cultural adaptation of the ‘COPE’ questionnaire was carried out in accordance with the requirements of the International Testing Commission (ITC). During the second stage, the reliability of the Ukrainian-language ‘COPE’ inventory was tested. The α-Cronbach (α = 0.715) for the questionnaire in Ukrainian confirmed high internal correlations of the variables within the scale, which indicated a sufficient reliability of the results obtained for the Ukrainian version of ‘COPE’. Given that the ‘COPE’ questionnaire is theoretically constructed, whose factor solutions were not clearly reproduced in any of the studies validating this instrument, this research did not expected to replicate the original factor loadings. To achieve the goal of validating the factorial structure of the Ukrainian version of the ‘COPE’ dispositional questionnaire, the principal components analysis with Varimax rotation and Kaiser data normalization was employed in this work. Factor analysis of the Ukrainian ‘COPE’ questionnaire (presented in seven iterations) revealed a five-factor model, similar to the original factor model of ‘COPE’ (76.166% of total dispersion). In the process of factor validation of the Ukrainian version of the ‘COPE’ questionnaire, a psychological interpretation of the factors was conducted by analyzing the content of the factor loadings. The received factor model displayed close similarities to the original version of the ‘COPE’ questionnaire. Yet, the Religious Coping formed a separate factor that correlated with the factorial structure of the Italian version of ‘COPE’ (Sica, Novara, Dorz, & Sanavio, 1997). Such a factor model explains 76.166% of the total variance, which is of a satisfactory value. Thus, it is possible to confirm the successful validation of the factorial structure of the Ukrainian version of ‘COPE’ dispositional questionnaire. To assess the construct validity of the ‘COPE’ questionnaire, a correlation analysis with the ‘SACS’ inventory – ‘The Strategic Approach to Coping Scale’ (Hobfoll et al., 1994) in adaptation by N.E. Vodopyanova and E.S. Starchenko (2001) – was conducted. A significant number of coping scales of the Ukrainian version of the ‘COPE’ questionnaire have moderate- and strong positive and moderate negative correlations with the ‘SACS’ coping scales. Thus, based on the analysis of the data obtained in the process of adaptation and validation of the Ukrainian version of the ‘COPE’ dispositional questionnaire, a sufficiently high internal consistency and reliability of the inventory were revealed. It is concluded that the factor validation study of the questionnaire, as well as the analysis of its construct validity, was successfully carried out. It is therefore possible to state that the Ukrainian version of the ‘COPE’ dispositional questionnaire can be used to measure coping behavior in Ukrainianspeaking subjects.
Adaptive management system of supply chain in a manufacturing enterprise
(Alfred Nobel University, 2025-06-02) Ievgen Pirkovets
This article presents a system for enhancing adaptive management through the integration of fuzzy logic decision-making system in backed by blockchain supply chain smart-contracts of an enterprise. The system utilizes blockchain’s immutable ledger and smart contracts to automate key processes such as manufacturing processes, inventory management, and regulatory compliance, thus addressing issues like communication gaps, delays, and counterfeit risks. However, the inherent rigidity of blockchain systems in adapting to dynamic manufacturing environments prompts the incorporation of fuzzy logic. Fuzzy logic offers a solution to this limitation by enabling more nuanced decision-making through the processing of uncertain or imprecise data. The article details the integration of fuzzy logic with blockchain, wherein fuzzy inference systems (FIS) are employed to evaluate and interpret operational data under variable conditions. This combination allows for adaptive responses to supply chain disruptions, such as supplier delays or inventory shortages. The fuzzy logic system applies rules to determine the optimal course of action, which is then executed through blockchain-based smart contracts. Key advancements include the development of a modified smart contract framework that uses fuzzy logic to adjust supply chain parameters dynamically. For example, supplier reliability is assessed using fuzzy membership functions, leading to adjustments in pricing and supply quantities based on real-time evaluations. This approach enhances the flexibility and responsiveness of manufacturing operations, ensuring that decisions are based on comprehensive data analysis rather than static rules. The proposed system provides a robust solution for managing production processes amidst fluctuating conditions, combining the transparency and security of blockchain with the adaptive capabilities of fuzzy logic. This integration aims to optimize production efficiency and maintain operational continuity in the face of unpredictable challenges.
Algorithm of foreign language professional competence development in the system of formation of professional activity of future HR-engineering specialists
(Alfred Nobel University, 2024-12-19) Oleksandrenko Kateryna; Petliovana Liliia; Sobol Nataliia
The article deals with the concept of foreign language professional competence and its development in the system of professional activity of a future specialist. It was determined that the process of modernizing the system of higher education raises the problems of improving the quality of foreign language acquisition which gives a competitive advantage to a graduate on a labour market as well as enables them to conduct foreign language professional communication. The purpose of the article is to create the algorithm for the development of foreign-language professional competence of a future HR engineering specialist. An algorithm of foreign language professional competence development is regarded as a certain sequence of psychological and pedagogical actions realized within the system of professional education and oriented on the professional activity of future HR engineering specialists. To achieve the formulated aim, the following tasks were considered: different approaches to understanding foreign language competence were described, the essence of foreign language professional competence within the frameworks of professional activity was clarified, and an algorithm of foreign language professional development was elaborated. Due to the realization of the algorithm of foreign language professional development, the improvement of skills and abilities which are characteristics of motivational, prognostic, socio-cultural, technological and analytical criteria of foreign language professional competence of future professionals is taken place on each level of its development resulting in self-development and self-improvement of personality. To solve the tasks of the investigation the following methods were employed: comparison, systemat ization, and pedagogical modelling, and methodological experiment, method of expert assessment, reflexive assessment method, and interviewing. The analysis of the latest publications on the subject of the research was carried out. Different approaches to understanding the concept of «foreign language professional competence» were regarded. It was revealed that foreign language professional competence is a set of lexical, grammatical, socio-cultural and professional knowledge and skills necessary for foreign language communication in situations that are related to professional duties. It has been concluded that the usage of the algorithm of foreign language professional competence development enables: to analyse the main requirements for the development of foreign language professional competence of future specialists; to determine the aims and tasks of educational activity; to substantiate the system of basic data for foreign language professional competence development; to analyse characteristics of participants of the educational process; to choose criteria for the assessment of the level of foreign language professional competence development; to choose appropriate means of psychological and pedagogical influence and tactics of activity; and to evaluate your own results in foreign language professional competence development. Directions for further investigations may be outlined as follows: determination of the conditions for professional training optimization, and elaboration of the concept of professional activity development.
An institutional framework for economic development in Ukraine.
(Університет імені Альфреда Нобеля, 2017) Palladin, A.
The paper discusses the nature and types of institutions, raising the issue of the international involvement to change them. Also, the work addresses the problem of economic institutions in Ukraine. In specific, the author addresses the property rights as a bundle of rights, suggesting the necessary preconditions for their effective exercising. Also, the paper deals with the current state of property rights in Ukraine, illustrating its main deficiencies. Finally, a brief perspective onto the privatization of enterprises in Ukraine is presented.
Analysis of external and internal factors affecting higher education in the Azerbaijan Republic in the sphere of international economic relations
(Alfred Nobel University, 2024-12-19) Abasova Samira Huseyn qizi; Aliyeva Esmer Qurban qizi
The development of education is the priority direction of the state policy of Azerbaijan. In all countries, education is a very important part of society, but in Azerbaijan it is a decisive element in people’s lives. For this reason, the reforms carried out in the field of education in our country after gaining independence have an international character and cover all its fields. This article examines the international aspects of higher education in Azerbaijan and analyses external and internal factors influencing higher education. The object of the study is the Azerbaijan higher education system. The subject of the study is the analysis of external and internal factors influencing the Azerbaijan higher education system in the context of expanding foreign economic relations. This article has used the methods of observation, statistical analysis and statistical grouping of technical and economic indicators for the 1992/1993 – 2022/23 academic years in Azerbaijan in percentage. The research tasks are as follows: 1) How many forms of higher education have been formed in Azerbaijan? 2) What external factors influence higher education in Azerbaijan? 3) How can political, economic, social and technological factors (PEST analysis) be revealed in the field of Azerbaijan’s higher education? 4) What internal factors influence the higher education system in Azerbaijan? 5) Does the analysis of internal factors (SWOT analysis) sufficiently reveal the true situation in the higher education system in Azerbaijan? It has been concluded that the development of the higher education system in Azerbaijan is closely linked to the introduction of innovations, modern technologies, and digital transformation. In the early years of independence, foreign citizens played a key role in transferring new techniques, knowledge, and cultural examples. Subsequently, Azerbaijani citizens studying or working abroad became the main contributors to this process. Political and economic stabilization, along with socio-economic development and improvements in education and infrastructure, significantly boosted the country’s educational services and increased the inflow of foreign students. Thus, the ongoing reforms aim to integrate modern teaching methods and information technologies into the educational process.
Appels d’offres electroniques comme un pas pour la formation d’un espace économique unique.
(Університет імені Альфреда Нобеля, 2019) Onіshchenko, V.Y.; Holovchenko, Y.Y.
L’article définit la terminologie des appels d’offres électroniques et synthétise les approches permettant de classer leurs avantages et leurs inconvénients. L’impact positif du développement du commerce électronique sur l’économie nationale est démontré, la nécessité d’une réglementation par l’Etat dans ce domaine est prouvée. Les principales raisons qui entravent le développement du marché électronique ukrainien sont soulignées. Les principales tendances du commerce électronique en Ukraine sont également identifiées
Application of different tools of analysis of external and internal business environment and identification of business strategy.
(Університет імені Альфреда Нобеля, 2018) Stalinska, A.; Al Hooti, I.; Al Wahaibi, M.; Al Hamrashdi, A.; Al Maashri, L.
The article represents the application of different tools for analysing external and internal business environment such as PESTEL and SWOT in order to identify generic business strategy. Case of such application is OmanTel - public corporation, leading telecommunication provider in Sultanate of Oman. Based on collected secondary data, descriptive analysis of and some company’ internal factors, as its vision, mission, core values and strategic objectives is presented. The article also contains descriptive analysis of Oman business environment using PESTEL framework. Based on both internal and external factors analysis, SWOT was generated for OmanTel. Results of analysis done were considered in identifying generic strategy pursued by OmanTel.
Approach to research-teaching nexus in undergraduate education.
(Університет імені Альфреда Нобеля, 2017) Avsiukevich, Y.S.
This paper reports on the question of relationship of research to teaching and learning seeking to gain a clearer and deeper understanding of the main concepts within research-teaching nexus and their application in undergraduate education. The literature review conducted has been the basis for clarifying the terms in existing classification of teaching models focused on research such as research-led, researchoriented, research-based, research-tutored and research-informed education; and for suggesting a modification to it by introducing a conceptualizing root for the classification tree. In the result of careful investigation of current research, the author makes an attempt to model an approach to education in research-intensive environment that focuses on the development of students’ research culture, problem solving skills, independence of thinking and learning, intellectual capabilities and critical thinking skills. Having identified the goals and principles of learning in research-intensive environment, the ways to support such education have been introduced. The article points to the value and possibilities for further research in the area.
Assessment of the potential of Ukraine’s economy in the sphere of inclusive development
(Alfred Nobel University, 2025-07-04) Alina Yu. Zhukovska; Oleksandr V. Dluhopolskyi; Tetiana L. Zheliuk; Oleksandr V. Brechko
In contemporary conditions, national economies face numerous challenges and threats, with economic and social inequality being central. These issues provoke extensive discussions on identifying effective mechanisms and tools to mitigate poverty and eliminate discrimination in all its forms. Addressing these challenges requires the practical implementation of the principles of inclusive development within the framework of national economic management. This study aims to analyze the structural components of the national economy’s potential for inclusive development, formulate a methodology for its assessment, apply this methodology to the case of Ukraine, and propose strategies for the optimal utilization of Ukraine’s existing potential in the sphere of inclusive development. The research employs systematization methods, Porter’s model, correlation-regression analysis, and normalization techniques. The findings indicate that the potential of the Ukrainian economy in the domain of inclusive development is still in its formative stage. The study reveals that the most significant contributors to the development of this potential are: production potential (GDP per capita: 0.561947), financial potential (the proportion of state budget expenditures on social protection and security: 0.07946), investment potential (gross national savings: 0.077749), digital potential (the proportion of individuals using high-speed Internet services: 0.040381), and institutional potential (perception of corruption in the public sector among business circles and experts: 0.053032). Conversely, the elements with the least impact on inclusive development include innovative potential (the proportion of GDP spent on research and development: 0.000843), labor potential (unemployment rate: 0.001797), scientific potential (number of research and development organizations: 0.002018), and human potential (literacy rate: 0.001266; average years of education: 0.00186). The study identifies several negative trends that hinder inclusive development in Ukraine. These include labor, demographic, and human potential, which are affected by high levels of migration and internally displaced persons; infrastructural potential, weakened by the destruction of infrastructure due to armed conflict; and institutional potential, characterized by pervasive corruption. Based on the assessment of Ukraine’s inclusive development potential, the following strategic directions are proposed to enhance its utilization: promoting the development of the ‘silver economy’ and digital economy; integrating inclusive approaches into the public administration system, healthcare services, and the entrepreneurial sector of the national economy. This research contributes to the theoretical and practical discourse on inclusive development by providing a robust methodological framework and strategic recommendations for enhancing national economic potential in alignment with inclusive development goals.
At the origin of us «nuclear» literature: «Alexander’s Bridge» вy W. Cather.
(Університет імені Альфреда Нобеля, 2017) Sukhenko, I.M.
The premises of the US “nuclear” literature formation within the comminity’s interest in the scientific achievements in the field of radioactive studies at the beginning of the XXth century are under study on the example of novel “Alexander’s Bridge” by W. Cather. Two editional versions of the novel (1912 and 1922) are under consideration, the analysis of which enables the process of studying the transformations of her “novel about a disaster” to “a scientific drama”, including the elements of describing pastoral landscapes next to the images of urban areas in the novel. The emphasis is made on the premises of how W. Cather’s “nuclear” narrative, represented by her novel “Alexander’s Bridge” not only laid the foundations of the US “nuclear” literature, which partially launched the initial stage of “nuclear” identity formation, defined as a set of statements and ideas about self-determination in the context of national and world nuclear politics – “identity’s significance in terms of national nuclear ambitions”, but also became the impulse for the subsequent interaction of fundamental disciples and humanities.
Autofiction in a Decaying World: Temporality, Uncertainty, and Narrative Power in Dodie Smith’s I Capture the Castle.
(Alfred Nobel University, 2025-12-02) Nataliia M. Lukianenko
The aim of the article is to identify the narrative mechanisms of written self-creation in Dodie Smith’s novel I Capture the Castle, with a focus on autofiction and temporality as key artistic devices in shaping identity amid cultural, historical, and existential decline. The study re-evaluates the novel through the lens of modern autofict ion theory, integrating narratological and feminist approaches in order to explore how the chronotopic structure, diary form, and narrative indeterminacy function as tools for the transformation of the female subject. The methodological foundation of this study is based on an interdisciplinary combination of hermeneutic analysis, poststructuralist theories of subjectivity (including the work of Jacques Derrida and Judith Butler), classical narratology (Gérard Genette and Paul Ricoeur), and contemporary theories of autofiction (Serge Doubrovsky, Manuel Alberca, and Philippe Vilain). Special attention is paid to the diary genre as a medium for self-reflection and the literary practice of staging the writing self. The methodology also includes comparative analysis with contemporary female autofiction writers to situate Smith’s novel within a broader genealogical and thematic framework. The analytical focus lies on the interrelation between narrative time and identity construction, examining how the protagonist Cassandra Mortmain employs the diary form not merely to record experience but to perform and revise the self. Through close reading and theoretical contextualisation, the article investigates the novel’s representation of gendered identity, class instability, and narrative authority. Results of the research. The findings of this study reveal that I Capture the Castle exhibits a sophist icated temporal structure characterised by instability, fragmentation, and retrospection. These temporal qualities not only reflect the protagonist’s psychological state but also establish a space for constructing identity in opposition to a deteriorating external reality. Cassandra’s writing serves multiple functions: as catharsis, as reconstruction, and occasionally as simulation. This triadic function corresponds with the core gestures of autofiction, which blends real and imagined elements in order to preserve the narrator’s sense of wholeness amidst disintegration. The research demonstrates that the diary form facilitates a continuous reworking of selfhood. Cassandra’s reflections and revisions of earlier entries highlight the performative nature of writing, whereby identity is not discovered but enacted. Her diary becomes a space where past, present, and anticipated futures intersect, allowing for a fluid and dynamic self to emerge. This aligns with Ricoeur’s notion of narrat ive identity and Bruner’s theory of self as a storytelling construction. Furthermore, the novel’s treatment of gender and class reveals how narrative can serve as both a site of constraint and a mode of resistance. Cassandra’s position as a young woman in a declining aristocratic family reflects broader societal tensions in interwar Britain. Her use of the diary to assert narrative control is interpreted as a feminist gesture of self-authorship, challenging patriarchal and class-based limitations. Through comparative analysis with later autofictional works by Rachel Cusk, Sheila Heti, and Deborah Levy, the study underscores I Capture the Castle’s anticipatory role in the development of the genre. Cassandra Mortmain, though fictional, functions as a proto-autofictional narrator whose self-reflexivity, temporal manipulation, and narrative authority prefigure many of the formal and thematic concerns of contemporary literary autofiction. This article positions I Capture the Castle not merely as a nostalgic coming-of-age novel but as a richly layered text that engages deeply with questions of identity, temporality, and authorship. By situating the novel within the frameworks of autofiction, feminist narratology, and narrative identity theory, the research highlights its contribution to literary traditions of self-writing and its relevance to ongoing scholarly debates on narrative form and subjectivity. Moreover, the novel invites a rethinking of the boundaries between fiction and autobiography, demonstrating how imagined characters can inhabit the same ontological space as real authors through shared concerns of memory, selfhood, and authorship. This blending foregrounds the potential of autofiction not merely as a literary technique but as a mode of being that resonates with readers navigating their own fragmented and uncertain realities. The findings underscore the continued importance of studying under-recognised literary texts that innovate subtly, contributing to the evolution of genre and theory alike.
Barriers of integrated management system implementation on an example of glass manufacturing enterprise
(Університет імені Альфреда Нобеля, 2019) Dubis, D.; Cybowicz, S.
Метою статті є опис бар’єрів та проблем, що виникли під час впровадження інтегрованої системи управління на заводі скляної промисловості. Описано теоретичні основи проблеми, охарактеризовано бар’єри, визначені в ході дослідження. Було проведено опитування серед діловодів та виробничих працівників різних відділів фабрики. Дослідження проводилося на вибірці ста десяти працівників підприємства. До числа респондентів увійшло півсотні людей, які працюють на адміністративних посадах, і шістдесят людей, які працюють на виробничих посадах. Найважливішими бар’єрами, виявленими на етапі підготовки до впровадження, були: відсутність усвідомлення переваг впровадження, тривожність щодо змін, короткий час, витрачений на навчання. Найбільші перешкоди, відзначені в процесі впровадження інтегрованої системи управління, такі: труднощі в усуненні існуючих шкідливих звичок (16,6%), занадто велика формалізація системи (12,6%), відсутність зв’язку між відділами (12,6%) та опір працівників (12,6%). Половина виробничих працівників вважає, що навчання проводилося дуже погано. Вся інформація була надана дуже складно. Багато змісту було подано в загальній формі. Найважливішими бар’єрами, виявленими на етапі впровадження, були труднощі подолання старих звичок. Труднощі в роботі із складною системною документацією також розглядалися як бар’єр. Службові працівники вважають систему занадто формалізованою. Понад 82% респондентів відповіли, що після впровадження системи кількість справ зросла. На етапі вдосконалення системи найбільшим бар’єром був опір працівників до змін. Ще одним бар’єром на цьому етапі була відсутність залучення працівників до вдосконалення системи.
Benefits from integrated management system implementation on an example of glass manufacturing enterprise
(Університет імені Альфреда Нобеля, 2019) Dubis, D.; Cybowicz, S.
In professional literature there are lots of researches concerning benefits from Integrated Management System (IMS) implementation. Many organizations hope that implementation will help them to develop and to strengthen their market position. Nevertheless, statistics published by International Organization for Standardization show that number of ISO 9001 implementations has decreased over the years. These data are illustrated on Fig. 1. Therefore, it is important to study what benefits can be achieved in organizations from various production sectors.
Beyond Words: Pragmatics of Silent Negation
(Університет імені Альфреда Нобеля, 2025-06-03) Ілона Юрчишин
Стаття прагне переосмислити поширену думку стосовно того, що мовчання здебільшого означає згоду. Навпаки, воно може бути навмисним актом заперечення. Метою дослідження є визначення типології мовчазного заперечення як прагматичного явища та встановлення засобів його вираження у письмовому дискурсі. У статті аналізується, як мовчання функціонує як стратегія незгоди або відмови, особливо у випадках, коли пряме заперечення є недоречним. Методологія охоплює контекстуальний аналіз (для вивчення ситуаційної залежності значення), когнітивний аналіз (для з’ясування сприйняття мовчазного заперечення читачем), типологічний метод (для побудови класифікації), а також герменевтичний (для тлумачення літературних текстів). Теоретичною базою стали праці А. Яворського та А. Ж. Дінуара, які описували функції та стратегії мовчання в комунікації. Дослідження пропонує чотири основні категорії мовчазного заперечення: описове мовчазне заперечення (DSN), де автори розповідають про навмисне мовчання та відмову персонажа; еліптичне мовчазне заперечення (ESN), при якому розділові знаки та незакінчені речення передбачають заперечення; мовчазну незгоду через дію (SDA), передану жестами та поведінкою, описаними наративно. і мовчазний міжособистісний монолог заперечення (SINM), в якому внутрішні думки персонажів відкидають ідеї, не висловлюючи їх словами. Кожен з цих типів підкріплюється прикладами з художніх текстів. Результати дослідження підкреслюють, що мовчазне заперечення є не тільки частою, але і прагматично важливою особливістю дискурсу. Це особливо актуально в культурних або ієрархічних контекстах, де відкрита незгода може розглядатися як недоречна. Мовчазне заперечення відіграє важливу роль у динаміці розповіді, розвитку характеру та міжособистісній напруженості. Таким чином, проведене дослідження дозволяє заповнити лакуну в лінгвістичній прагматиці, систематизуючи способи, за допомогою яких мовчання може зводити нанівець зусилля учасників комунікативного акту, демонструючи, що відсутність мови може виражати різні наміри комунікантів.
Bibliometric analysis of the concept of consumption in sociological studies
(Університет імені Альфреда Нобеля, 2025-01-07) Хайреттін Зенгін; Яшар Суверен
У цій статті представлено бібліометричний аналіз наукових досліджень споживання з 1975 р. по теперішній час. Дослідження було проведено, щоб визначити тенденції в публікаціях про споживання, зрозуміти мережі та окреслити майбутні напрямки досліджень. У цьому дослідженні також оцінювали вплив і важливість дослідників і конкретних академічних публікацій за допомогою різних бібліометричних інструментів, таких як картографування цитування та мережі співавторства. Методологія дослідження також виявила міждисциплінарну співпрацю та можливості для подальших досліджень на основі даних авторства/дослідницької мережі. Нарешті, тут також висвітлюються переваги використання бібліометричного аналізу під час вивчення споживання в цілому. Аналізуючи соціологічні публікації, що стосуються публікацій про споживання, ми сподіваємося передати критичні теми, які переважають у цій галузі, одночасно визначаючи нові шляхи для продовження досліджень і спільного інтересу між дисциплінами до майбутньої роботи. Аналіз, представлений у дослідженні, базується на вивченні 1528 публікацій, опублікованих у період з 1975 по 2022 рік, за допомогою бібліометричних методів. У цьому дослідженні використовувалися дані з бази даних Web of Science і порівняльний аналіз за допомогою Google Scholar. Висновки показали значне зростання споживання протягом досліджуваного періоду. Зрозуміло, що більшість публікацій були статті, написані англійською мовою. Хоча дослідники, орієнтовані на соціологію, роблять свій внесок у цю сферу дослідження, міждисциплінарні підходи також є критичними. Дослідження полягає в тому, що дослідження поведінки споживачів залишатимуться важливими в майбутньому. Імовірно, з’являться різні теми, такі як стале споживання, цифрові звички споживачів, задоволеність і щастя клієнтів, вплив технологічних розробок на моделі споживання та те, як різні культури та групи по-різному споживають.
Blended learning technologies as a factor in developing self-education competence of medical college students
(Alfred Nobel University, 2024-12-19) Volkova Nataliia; Lovyanova Iryna
This study substantiates the peculiarities of developing the self-education competence of medical college students through blended learning technologies. The purpose of this publication is to define the effectiveness of integrating traditional and online learning formats to enhance students’ independent and self-directed learning. The research employs methods such as analysis, synthesis, and specification of scientific-pedagogical and methodological sources on the application of blended learning technologies and the development of self-education competence. Additionally, content analysis of regulatory documents, curricula, and methodological materials of medical colleges, along with surveys and questionnaires, was conducted. It has been established that blended learning, which integrates traditional teaching methods with online components, provides new opportunities for fostering students’ independent learning. The study explores leading approaches to organising such learning, including the use of electronic platforms, video materials, interactive tasks, and discussion forums to encourage active student engagement. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of self-education competence for medical students, who must develop the ability to independently acquire and apply knowledge and skills relevant to professional practice. The study highlights the advantages of blended learning in enhancing critical thinking, fostering self-education competence, and structuring individual learning pathways. Special attention is given to digital platforms, which enable interactive engagement with learning materials and facilitate access to up-to-date scientific research, clinical case studies, and medical databases. The findings of this research substantiate the critical role of self-education competence in the professional training of medical students and demonstrate the relevance of blended learning technologies in optimising this process. To ensure effective development of this competence, an electronic educational and methodological complex, comprising “Patient Care” and “Propaedeutics of Internal Medicine”, has been developed and integrated into the educational information environment of the medical college. This complex implements blended learning technology, combining traditional and distance learning formats, providing students with flexibility, personalised learning pathways, and the ability to study autonomously. The course is structured on a modular basis, ensuring logical interconnections between topics and forming a comprehensive learning system that includes theoretical preparation, practical training, and continuous knowledge assessment. The study confirms that the proposed methodological framework facilitates the development of self-directed learning skills, information analysis, and application, which are fundamental to the lifelong learning process of future medical professionals. The research concludes that blended learning technologies hold significant potential for further development. In the future, this educational model will enable deeper integration of advanced technologies into the training of medical professionals. The application of virtual reality and artificial intelligence for medical data analysis will further expand self-education opportunities, enhance students’ autonomy in the learning process, and support personalised pathways for professional development.
BLOCKCHAIN INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AS A COMMUNICATION BASIS FOR THE DIGITAL ECONOMY FORMATION
(Університет ім. Альфреда Нобеля, 2020) SHVACHYCH, GENNADY; KHOLOD, OLENA; BUSYGIN, VOLODYMYR
У статті наведено аналіз використання технологій розподіленого реєстру (блокчейн) в різних сферах економіки, фінансів, а також соціально-економічного життя суспільства. Показано, що технологія блокчейн останнім часом викликає безперечний інтерес. Наголошується на тому, що технологія блокчейн є однією з найбільш обговорюваних тем у галузі розвитку цифрової економіки, а увага до цієї технології найближчим часом буде лише зростати. Показано, що на цей час не існує стандартів і правових відносин використання такої технології. З цієї причини деякі серйозні учасники ринку об’єдналися в консорціуми для створення стандартів щодо практичного впровадження і використання цієї технології. У статті аналізуються питання, які стосуються передумов появи технології блокчейн, наводиться її визначення як багатофункціональної інформаційної системи, призначеної для обліку різних активів. Здійснено аналіз значних переваг цієї технології. При цьому розглянуто її недоліки, які на сьогодні ще не усунуто і які потребують окремого дослідження. У статті розкрито перспективи застосування технології блокчейн у різних сферах економіки, фінансів, а також аналізується використання цієї технології в інших сферах життєдіяльності, не пов’язаних з економікою. На основі проведеного дослідження визначено перспективні напрями розвитку технології в Україні та за кордоном. Однак у кожному окремому випадку необхідно встановлювати доцільність, оцінювати ризики, стежити за безпекою, готувати кадри. Обґрунтовано можливість підвищення ефективності функціонування підприємств шляхом використання блокчейну разом з іншими ресурсами підприємства.
Boundaries of symbol in stylistics.
(Університет імені Альфреда Нобеля, 2017) Ivasyuta, O.
The aim of the article is to determine the place and boundaries of the symbol as a stylistic unit and to offer an adequate and clear definition of this linguistic phenomenon, which is a must for the stylistic analysis of fiction. The theoretical background of the article comprises linguistic theories where distinction of a symbol on the one hand and a sign, metaphor, an image, allegory and a myth on the other are outlined. The outcome of the broader linguocultural enquiry of characteristics and functions of the symbol resulted in outlining the specific features of the symbol as a linguocultural and stylistic unit.
Capital consolidation and concentration in digital business structures: institutional design and management methods
(Alfred Nobel University, 2025-11-03) Valerii Osetskyi; Valentina Marchenko; Diana Osetska
The article analyses the qualitative change in the institutional environment under the influence of the digitalisation of the economy, which is a condition and factor for the consolidation and concentration of capital as a strategic economic resource for development. At the same time, research into the nature of the origin of capital has shown that no single form of capital dominates. The successful combination of all forms of capital leads to the emergence of digital innovations, which, in turn, contribute to the formation of digital competencies at the level of economic entities and their implementation in the justification of management decisions. It is noted that these processes underlie significant changes in the promotion of innovative products and information and communication technologies in developed and developing countries. It has been proven that an unfavourable institutional environment stands out as the main reason for the slowdown in the digitalisation of the Ukrainian economy and the consolidation and concentration of business capital. Given this, there is a pressing scientific interest in the rationale, development and solutions in the digital economy with appropriate institutional support from state policy to improve the structure and quality of capital. The focus is on the peculiarities of the formation of digital business structures, in particular platform-type structures, as well as on the institutional design that determines the rules for the consolidation and concentration of capital in such structures. It has been found that digital technologies are changing the very nature of business structures and their behaviour in virtual life, with a transition to digital platforms, virtual business mobility and data exchange as a new form of capital. This is evidence that the digital economy is transferring capital and the activities of business structures from the real to the virtual world. The object of this study is the consolidation and concentration of capital, and the subject of the study is the essential characteristics of the digital economy, the institutional design that determines the rules of capital consolidation and concentration, and methods of managing them. Methods for managing the processes of capital consolidation and concentration are outlined, taking into account the specifics of the formation of digital business structures. The impact of new digital technologies on the consolidation and concentration of capital to ensure the financing of innovative renewal and restructuring of the economy is shown.
Chronotope as a Means of Satire in Thomas Nashe’s Novel The Unfortunate Traveller.
(Alfred Nobel University, 2025-12-02) Liudmyla D. Fedoriaka
This article examines the role of the chronotope as a key means of constructing satirical meaning in Thomas Nashe’s novel The Unfortunate Traveller, or The Life of Jack Wilton (1594). While Nashe’s works have long attracted scholarly attention, most research has focused on genre classification, the controversial figure of the author, and the stylistic heterogeneity of the text. The present study shifts the emphasis toward spatial-temporal structures, demonstrating how time and space function as active instruments of social critique. The novelty of the research lies in the interpretation of the chronotope as a satirical mechanism that shapes the ideological message of the novel. The aim of the study is to determine the role of time and space organization in forming the satirical modus of Nashe’s novel. To achieve this aim, the article addresses several specific tasks: defining the concepts of topos and locus; identifying the biographical, geographical, and historical chronotopes in the text; analysing the specifics of the chronicle narrative mode; clarifying Jack Wilton’s dual role as narrator and character; examining the temporal structure of the plot, including chronological distortions; and exploring strategies of chronotope construction in the French and Italian episodes of the novel. The methodology of the research is complex and interdisciplinary, combining cultural-historical, stylistic, biographical, comparative-historical, and hermeneutic approaches. This methodological framework makes it possible to consider both the historical context of the novel and the internal textual logic of how space and time are represented and transformed. The article argues that Nashe employs the chronotope dynamically, using shifts in spatial perspective and temporal rhythm to intensify satirical effect. In The Unfortunate Traveller, time is not linear: historical events are reordered, accelerated, condensed, or suspended. This distortion of chronology serves as a deliberate rhetorical strategy. By rearranging events such as the Anabaptist uprising in Münster or references to English epidemics, Nashe creates a form of “satirical prophecy,” demonstrating that the moral and social failures of one era are inevitably repeated in another when ethical lessons are ignored. Space functions similarly. The novel’s structure moves from broad geographical panoramas (France, Germany, Italy, England) to narrowly defined local settings (military camps, university halls, banqueting houses, streets, chambers). These open spaces (topoi) and enclosed spaces (loci) allow Nashe to modulate the intensity and focus of his satirical commentary. For instance, the military camp in France serves as a microcosm of London, enabling Jack to expose greed, ambition, and opportunism within a confined environment where social hierarchy collapses. In contrast, the Italian chapters are notable for their concentration on cultural and ideological critique through descriptions of monuments, public spectacles, and intimate domestic chambers. These spatial structures reveal Nashe’s satirical engagement with literary fashions such as Petrarchism and chivalric romance, which he transforms into targets of parody. The article also emphasises the narrative role of Jack Wilton. As both protagonist and narrator, he embodies a mobile and ambivalent observer-participant position. His shifting roles—as manipulator, witness, traveller, commentator—enable the text to alternate between storytelling and critical reflection. Through Jack’s perspective, Nashe exposes European social and cultural realities, while simultaneously addressing contemporary English audiences. The study concludes that the chronotope in The Unfortunate Traveller functions as a central artistic device that shapes the novel’s satirical discourse. The interplay of temporal disruption and spatial localisation allows Nashe to connect historical events with contemporary Elizabethan concerns, demonstrating the cyclical nature of moral and social decay. The chronotope thus becomes the medium through which satire unfolds, transforming narrative movement into critique and moral warning.