Publications in 2008

2008

Monographs

1.​ Economic / Sociological Sciences. Malitskyi B.A. Applied science. – K.: Fenix, 2007. – 464 p. (27.89 printed sheets).

The book brings together selected works by the author: research published in recent years, unpublished speeches, reports and analytical memoranda prepared for senior government bodies and national leaders, and letters, proposals and comments intended to improve legislation and the state and development of science and the economy in Ukraine. Together, they provide a comprehensive account of the author’s concepts, scientific ideas and views, and outline the main findings of his research into Ukrainian science during systemic social transformation; relations between science and society and between science and government; the country’s scientific, technological and innovation-driven development; and science and technology forecasting. The book is intended for researchers, managers, lecturers, doctoral students and anyone interested in the development of Ukrainian science and the transition to an innovation-driven economy.

The book brings together selected works by the author: research published in recent years, unpublished speeches, reports and analytical memoranda prepared for senior government bodies and national leaders, and letters, proposals and comments intended to improve legislation and the state and development of science and the economy in Ukraine. Together, they provide a comprehensive account of the author’s concepts, scientific ideas and views, and outline the main findings of his research into Ukrainian science during systemic social transformation; relations between science and society and between science and government; the country’s scientific, technological and innovation-driven development; and science and technology forecasting. The book is intended for researchers, managers, lecturers, doctoral students and anyone interested in the development of Ukrainian science and the transition to an innovation-driven economy.

1.​ Economic / Sociological Sciences. Team of authors. National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine: problems of development and entry into the European scientific space. Edited by O.S. Onyshchenko, B.A. Malitsky. – Kyiv, 2007. 500 p. (30 printed sheets).

The monograph examines the experience of the functioning of the NAS of Ukraine in the broad context of the interaction of traditions and innovations in the organization of fundamental research, the history of the creation and experience of the functioning of European academies and centers of fundamental research, modern developments in the European scientific space under the influence of European integration and its consequences in national scientific systems, changes in the ratio of fundamental research and innovative development of the economy in EU countries. From this perspective, the experience of organizing fundamental research at the NAS of Ukraine and its contribution to the innovative development of the economy are highlighted.

The monograph examines the experience of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in the broad context of the interaction of tradition and innovation in the organization of fundamental research, the history of its creation, and the experience of its operation.European academies and centers of fundamental research, modern shifts in the European scientific space under the influence of European integration and its consequences in national scientific systems, changes in the ratio of fundamental research and innovative economic development in the EU countries. From this perspective, the experience of organizing fundamental research at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and its contribution to the innovative development of the economy is highlighted.

1.​ Economic sciences. Team of authors. Consolidated forecast of Ukraine’s scientific, technological and innovation-driven development over the next 5 years and the following decade. – Kyiv: Phoenix, 2007. – 152 p. (8.6 s. d.a.)

Prepared with the participation of high-level expert groups and overall methodological guidance and support from the Dobrov Centre for Scientific and Technological Potential and Science History Studies of the NAS of Ukraine, the monograph focuses on the forecasting findings of the State Programme for Forecasting Scientific, Technological and Innovation-driven Development for 2004–2006. It explains the distinctive features of science, technology and innovation forecasts and their role in public policy. It assesses possible development scenarios in 15 technological fields, provides a rationale for potential science and technology priorities in Ukraine, and outlines prospects for further work.

Prepared with the participation of high-level expert groups and overall methodological guidance and support from the Dobrov Centre for Scientific and Technological Potential and Science History Studies of the NAS of Ukraine, the monograph focuses on the forecasting findings of the State Programme for Forecasting Scientific, Technological and Innovation-driven Development for 2004–2006. It explains the distinctive features of science, technology and innovation forecasts and their role in public policy. It assesses possible development scenarios in 15 technological fields, provides a rationale for potential science and technology priorities in Ukraine, and outlines prospects for further work.

1.​ Sociological sciences. Chirkov V. G. Sample survey. Popular essays. – Kyiv.: Phoenix. (5.35 printed pages)

The book of essays, written in a popular form, contains the main stages of the survey of enterprises using the sampling method. It describes the methods of forming a general population of observation objects, determining the optimal sample size, in particular with different dispersion of characteristics, justifying decisions regarding extreme values of the sample, as well as determining the probability of finding a random variable in a given interval of the variation series. The proposed refined method of determining the sample size is presented.

The book of essays, written in a popular form, contains the main stages of the survey of enterprises using the sampling method. It describes the methods of forming a general population of observation objects, determining the optimal sample size, in particular, with different dispersion of characteristics, justifying decisions regarding extreme values of the sample, as well as determining the probability of finding a random variable in a given interval of the variation series. The proposed refined method of determining the sample size is presented.

1.​ Philosophical sciences. Onoprienko M.V. Informatisation in the context of a philosophical and methodological study of informatics. – Kyiv: Sofia–Oranta, 2007. – 212 p. (14.3 ed.)

The monograph is devoted to defining and substantiating the role of informatization, identifying the mechanism of its implementation in modern society, developing a philosophical concept of the unity of being of the subject of informatics. With the development of informatics and intellectual technologies, there is a transition from the passive nature of data representation in computer systems to the active acquisition of knowledge and its interpretation. The possibilities and prospects of using information methodology, information approach to assessing phenomena and processes in natural sciences, humanities and technical sciences are demonstrated.

This monograph is dedicated to defining and substantiating the role of informatization, identifying the mechanism for its implementation in modern society, and developing a philosophical concept of the unity of existence of the subject of informatics. With the development of informatics and intelligent technologies, a transition is underway from the passive representation of data in computer systems to the active acquisition and interpretation of knowledge. The possibilities and prospects for using information methodology and an information-based approach to assessing phenomena and processes in natural science, the humanities, and engineering are demonstrated.

Collections and Textbooks

Report on the implementation in Ukraine of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. – Ministry of Ukraine for Family, Youth and Sports. K.-2007. 92p. (L.S. Lobanova – co-author).

Chirkov V.G. Justifying technical and economic measures: a methodological guide for industrial enterprises. Kyiv: Feniks, 2007. 148 pp.

Drotyanko L.G., Onoprienko V.I. Philosophy. Methodological materials and programs for the candidate's exam. – K.: NAU, 2007. – 84 p.

Philosophy. Workshop. Kyiv: NAU, 2006*. – 232 p. Co-author V.I. Onoprienko.

Directory

Ivanin H.Yu., Kalnytskyi M.B., Pavlenko Yu.V., Khramov O.Yu., Khramov Yu.O. Historical and biographical encyclopaedic reference work: Kyiv. Kyiv: Feniks, 2007. 1120 pp.