Високотехнологична идея за обучение на високотехнологичните ни ученици

Author(s): Ivaylo Staribratov,Boris Mihailov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5/2017

The present article reviews the possibility of a free access Google classroom application. Employing electronic resources stimulates and motivates students to study and increases their class activity. Such a platform creates opportunities for increased quality in class discussions.Such a training is in full synchrony with the applied new technologies.

Основни видове RAID конфигурации за обезпечаване сигурността на данните

Author(s): Hristo Yordanov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 6/2017

Improved data security can be achieved through RAID technology. This text covers and discusses some of the main RAID configurations. For each of them is presented the free disk space it provides, needed resources and the redundancy that every configuration has.

A SHORT HISTORY OF COMPUTER USE AT FACULTY OF PHYSICS – UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST

Author(s): Mircea Victor Rusu / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2017

For physicists computing is a main activity. Starting from devising an experiment to problem solving with computer, from using mathematical tables to other aids to computation, physics has grown its strength by using each step the numerical computation. So, computing for researches as well as education was used and steadily improved by us, starting from first minicomputers to the last generation of computers and algorithms. In this presentation we will follow, in short, the evolution of computing, hard and soft, in physics at our faculty. We selected here the main field of interests that was connected with problems showing: programmed solutions, simulations and modeling, computer application and software during the time. Such a time recollection is interesting and surprises me as how diverse and far such activity was done. Examples will be from computation in tradition physics, to biology, chemistry, astronomy, medicine to data processing and visualization, data management, to create our own educational software and so on. The fields as nonlinear dynamics, complexity, chaos and fractals, as well as fluid dynamics, atomic, molecular or nuclear physics, earth or stellar physics, connected to improvement of the experiments and devices via artificial intelligence are some of our topics which will be exemplified here.

Итоги проведения второй международной олимпиады по финансовой и актуарной математике среди школьников и студентов

Author(s): Sava Grozdev,Rosen Nikolaev,Nina Patronova,Larisa Forkunova,Maria Shabanova / Language(s): Russian Issue: 5/2018

The present paper sums up the results of the Second international Olympiad in financial and actuarial mathematics established by two Bulgarian universities: Economical university-Varna and Higher School of Insurance and Finance-Sofia. The participants were divided into four groups: the junior group – school students 11 – 12 years old, 5 – 6 grades; the middle group – school students 13 – 15 years old, 7 – 9 grades; the higher group – school students 16 – 18 years old, 10 – 11 (12) grades and professional college students; the senior group – University students and citizens, 18+ years old. The Olympiad mission is to draw attention to the importance issue of mathematical knowledge for improving the financial literacy of the population.

DIGITAL HUMANITIES AND E-COMMERCE: CONSIDERATIONS ON DIGITAL MONOGRAPHS

Author(s): Alessandra Di Tella / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2018

“Humanities”, “Commerce” and “Monographs” are three terms that have been existed for a very long time. Nowadays, they are often conceptualized in a digital way that implies a radical paradigm shift in their main features. The aim of this article is to investigate the possibility of interaction between digital humanities and e-commerce, through their application to the genre of digital monographs. By “digital monograph” we mean born-digital, long-form, media-rich, scholarly publication, that rejects the print-based form (and so the e-book format) and takes advantage of the methods and tools of digital humanities. In particular, digital monographs re-think the traditional textuality of essays; textuality becomes “liquid” and multimodal. Because of publishing, obsolescence, discoverability, use, evaluation, etc. these products must be hosted on a publishing platform that is suitable for the scholarly needs both of the authors and of the final users. The link with e-commerce arises from the need of the publishers to sell the products of research, especially in countries where the academic publishing system is not based on University Presses but on commercial ones. This study wants to reflect on how the economic logic of profit and cultural logic can coexist in a digital publishing platform: is it possible to overcome the “monograph crisis”? What are the major problems that arise when selling an academic monograph? What business models could be the most suitable for this kind of publication? In what way can a publisher improve customer loyalty? The thesis of this article is that digital enhancement of the monograph plays a key role in its sale. The opportunities offered by the digital humanities, in fact, are not only a matter of format; they are, indeed, what makes the substantial difference in the quality of scientific communication. They enable the authors and the publishers to offer the consumer something that neither the print version, nor the e-book can do. First of all, a digital monograph allows a direct link with primary and secondary sources; secondly, it supports different layers of use and wider accessibility. Moreover, it gives both the author and the reader, the possibility to better represent and understand the complexity of the research and of the methods and tools that are used. On the other hand, this article considers the infrastructure for producing and hosting these products and its importance in the development of a cultural community based on scholarly value creation. These are some of the issues that a digital publishing project needs to consider in order to sell its products and become sustainable. After discussing these questions, this article postulates a possible functioning business model of subscription based on the concept of cultural engagement. The conclusions concern the requirement of an editorial workflow that links together all the phases of production, from the author’s composition to the reader’s purchase.

A tale of two cities:

Author(s): Joshua Olusegun Fayomi,Zainab Abdulqadir Sani / Language(s): English Issue: 01/2020

Seamless communication within and between cities allows for a tremendous increase in efficiencies, one of which is the way work can be done. When work no longer needs to be carried out only within the confines of the traditional office, it can then be done virtually and this research seeks to explore how communication influences the creation of smart economy through virtual work. Virtual work is increasingly becoming ideal for organizations as there is a rise in the quality and quantity of data that can be accessed and analysed from outside the traditional office. Smart city research has shown that has also shown that for cities to be have smart economies there needs to be seamless connection between points of information within such cities.This research begins with a detailed desk research to identify and outline the key indices for smart mobility and smart cities, leading to the proposal of a conceptual framework for evaluating two selected case studies through surveys within these cases. This research therefore builds on prior smart cities and virtual work research to establish a framework for evaluating and explaining the relationship between smart communication and smart economy and established the link between connectivity/communication to mobility, and further shows how the increase in connectivity increase virtual work which in turn leads to a smarter economy. The implications for the results from this research extends the ongoing work been done to increase efficiencies in the connection of infrastructure, human capital and information within cities which is useful to both academics and policy makers alike. The clear relationships established between virtual work and smart mobility and its mediating effect on the development of smart economy is very valuable for academic and practice.

Наукометричният подход като средство за обективиране на оценката в науката: развитие, възможности и съвременни тенденции

Author(s): Ludmila Ivancheva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2020

The article presents the scientometics and its specific methods and indicators applicable to the evaluation of scientific production and its impact. The evolution of the scientometric approach is traced out and the milestones in its development are outlined.The most important characteristics and specifics of scientometrics as a field of research are elucidated. The main information sources for scientometric analyses are presented, as well as the types of scientometric indicators with their capabilities, limitations and peculiarities in their application. The new points, trends and perspectives of scientometrics are outlined as a method of quantitative analysis and evaluation in the field of research and innovation.It is concluded that the correct and competent application of scientometrics provides ample opportunities for optimizing the science policy.

Женската Одисея в два балкански романа: Пресрещане от Габриела Адамещяну и Министерство на болката от Дубравка Угрешич

Author(s): Veselina Beleva / Language(s): English,Bulgarian Issue: 1/2020

This article examines two Balkan novels in which memories, as fragments woven into the textual fabricof the autobiographical, define the museum-like narrative structure. The focus of the comparative analysis is onthe female voice, which dynamises the museum as a “place of memory” in the novel through the war theme. Byreplacing the lost home with a kind of a mobile ‘museum-novel’ (as a specific type of novel, the genre of exile),writers such as Gabriela Adameșteanu (Romania) and Dubravka Ugrešić (Croatia) problematize the image ofthe waiting woman Penelope, transforming their novels into a female Odyssey between personal and public,authentic and imaginary, past and present, continuity and discontinuity, myth and history.

Понятието „общност“ в Конвенцията на ЮНЕСКО за опазване на нематериалното културно наследство – 2003 г. и свързана с нея документация

Author(s): Mila Santova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 4/2019

The article analyses the UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage and the basic documents related to it with a view of analyzing of the content of the notion of community within these documents. The author finds the lack of a stable definition of community and at the same time outlines its basic characteristics as they are present in the mentioned above documents.

Managing information security in healthcare

Author(s): BOŽIĆ Velibor / Language(s): English Issue: 02/2020

Smart city consists of: waste management, smart energy, education, smart communications, smart transportation, traffic management, smart parking, smart streetlights and smart healthcare. All of these areas require management of information safety. Here, the topic is management of information safety in healthcare. The objective is to show the new approach to management of information safety, which involves all employees in this process. Whether manufacturing or service, public or private, organizations increasingly depend on information and communication technology (ICT). ICT presents in such extent that its users are not even aware of its influence. It is a usual part of any organization. However, the dependence on ICT holds a potential hazard for organization’s performance. Some issues about the ICT safety should be addressed in every organization. First, does the management of an organization is aware of the potential risks and problems in the ICT area, such as potential ICT unavailability (risk culture) or accidental damage? Is there a systematic approach to threat identification, vulnerability exploration, and evaluation of the impact of realized threats on the business? Is an organization aware of the value of ICT, which should be treated in the organization as any other asset influencing business efficiency and effectiveness? Preventive and corrective actions (system of controls) are warranted for mitigating the risk of destruction or abuse of ICT. In this paper, we discuss these questions and suggest possible solutions. There are many works about the topic but these are stressed only one segment in management of information safety. We used case study, observation and structure analysis in our exploration. The results will be presented here. The results will be useful for everybody who is worried about information security in organizations. Value of this paper is showing the need of multidisciplinary approach in management of information safety.

Съвременни средства и методи за обучение, използващи облачни технологии

Author(s): Lyubka Slavova,Kosta Garov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2020

The present work is dedicated to contemporary means and teaching methods, using cloud technologies in Bulgarian secondary education. A review is elaborated on the development and essence of cloud technologies. Digital instruments are listed which are applied to new teaching methods. Some new and adaptive methods are indicated and examples are shared for their application in a concrete Bulgarian school. It is shown that the use of contemporary means and teaching methods applying cloud technologies facilitates teacher’s work and raises student’s interest towards the learning process including active attitude to it.

Научни форуми

Author(s): Emiliya Voleva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 40/2020

Data about scientific events in the field of the humanities in Bulgaria in the current year

Дигитални комуникационни умения за професионална реализация на студентите

Author(s): Slavyanka Angelova,Lyubomira Hristova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5/2020

There is a growing use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in all areas of social and economic life. Proof of this is the introduction of innovative technologies in various production processes, the effective electronic services offered to businesses and citizens, management using cloud computing, Big Data and artificial intelligence, the implementation of distance learning, and networking of people. This article examines the importance of digital skills and the need of basic digital skills. Digital technologies have a perceptible impact on innovations, economic growth, the labor market and the type of digital skills for citizens that are necessary not only for successful professional realization but also for participation in public life and maintaining social contacts. The text presents data from an empirical study which focuses on operational and information digital skills (according to classification of Van Dijk) as a main prerequisite for successful professional realization of students in the higher education system. The method used for data collection is a questionnaire constructed in accordance with the European Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp 2.1).The authors present analysis of current students' digital communication skills including interaction through technology, sharing information and content, using online resources for educational purpose, and the level of digital skills acquired through various educational activities. The need for improvement of digital skills is outlined, development guidelines are given to help adapt the educational process to the new requirements of the digital economy.

Служебни досиета на Боян Пенев, Тодор Боров, Александър Балабанов, Константин Гълъбов и Стоян Каролев в Университетския архив на СУ „Св. Климент Охридски“

Author(s): Alexandra Antonova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5/2020

Projektowanie podręczników w naukach o bezpieczeństwie. Poszukiwanie dobrych praktyk

Author(s): Tomasz Pawłuszko / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2020

The article describes the priorities in the development of a scientific organization and teaching toolbox in the field of security studies. Security studies remain a quite new discipline in social sciences and are based on traditions of military science, political science, pedagogy, and other sciences. The newest complex handbooks dedicated to security studies scholars on the local market have been published for the last few years. In this essay, the author examines local and global practices in the creation of professional handbooks for security studies in order to find good practices in teaching students in the Eastern European environment. Theoretical analysis was conducted on the basis of learning organization theory.

Дисертации 2020

Author(s): Nikola Kazanski / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 41/2020

Defended PhD theses in Bulgaria in the field of linguistics, literature, history, folklore, ethnography and art studies

Smart City - A new concept of green and technological city

Author(s): Stefano CARBONI / Language(s): English Issue: 01/2021

Objectives The search for the meaning of the term of the new cities called "Smart City". Approach the search for articles that explain the meaning of smart cities and offer an explanation of this term. A survey is useful for understanding if the population of a nation knows these new cities, and what they think of them. Results Several authors speak of smart cities and therefore different definitions of these cities can be found. to overcome this, six characteristics have been identified, which have been accepted by all. From the answers of the survey it can be observed that smart cities are known by almost all the population of Italy and Norway.

Digitalization and smartening sustainable city development:

Author(s): Tiago de Melo Cartaxo,Johana M. CASTILLA,Marcin Dymet,Kamrul Hossain / Language(s): English Issue: 01/2021

The European High North (EHN) region faces distinct challenges in terms of socio-economic, cultural and environmental infrastructure. As a peripheral region, it is usually characterised as being geographically distant, with a sparse population, relatively poor physical and economic infrastructure, and far from major administrative hubs located mostly in its southern areas. Integrating new technology as a well-established phenomenon, particularly digital innovation, in regional development strategies has been found enormously relevant and beneficial for the citizens inhabiting this region. In effect, the EHN’s sustainability depends on the efficient management of land use and natural resources, economic and human activities, and services and facilities. The expansion of digital technology and its appearance in many areas of the everyday lives of people and communities provide better efficiencies in the context of service design and infrastructural development. Given that the EHN is relatively better progressed than similar peripheral regions and has therefore set an example of modern development in the area of digitalisation, this paper analyses the realities of the cities of Tromsø in Norway and Rovaniemi in Finland as case studies of providing potentially ‘smarter’, efficient, and modern services that combine development, sustainability, and human wellbeing.

Parish Registers in the Archival Fonds of the State Archives in Szczecin

Author(s): Radosław Gaziński / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2020

The article aims to show the value that Protestant parish registers kept in the State Archives in Szczecin have for demographic research. The paper will also examine the internal structure of the Pomeranian and New Marchian parish registers, showing the changes that took place in the records over a period of more than 350 years (from the end of the 16th century to the mid-20th century). The material is also intended to encourage academics to use the sources in their research work.

Преживявания на студенти в условията на пандемия от Covid-19

Author(s): Valeri Stoyanov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2021

Using the methodological approach of qualitative research to conduct empirical research in the social sciences, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students' experiences of the present and their projections for the future is revealed. The results show that many of them find positives from social isolation in the opportunity to pay more attention to the people important to them and to work more purposefully on their own development. On the other hand, serious fears are revealed, the main of which is for the health and life of their loved ones, as well as for the future, for their career development and realization. They find it difficult to tolerate social isolation and most of them experience their mental state as shaky, as depressed. In general, students have a negative attitude towards distance learning– online, considering it inferior to face-to-face training and assess this training as a risk to their professional development and subsequent realization in the labor market.