Publications in 2009

2009

1.​ History of science and technology / Lytvynko A.S. The emergence of statistical physics in Ukraine in the 1930s–1940s / National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Dobrov Centre for Scientific and Technological Potential and Science History Studies. Kyiv: Feniks, 2009. 220 pp. (12.787 standard printed sheets). Print run: 300. ISBN 978-966-651-676-6.

The monograph places the origins and emergence of statistical physics in Ukraine during the 1930s–1940s in the context of world science, treating it as a key area of modern theoretical physics. Drawing on extensive factual material, it examines the place of statistical physics among the sciences and its role in developing a new probabilistic style of scientific thought, and establishes the main stages in the field’s development. It analyses pioneering results obtained by Ukrainian researchers at research institutes and universities. It is intended for researchers, students and doctoral students in physics, mathematics and the history of science.

The monograph places the origins and emergence of statistical physics in Ukraine during the 1930s–1940s in the context of world science, treating it as a key area of modern theoretical physics. Drawing on extensive factual material, it examines the place of statistical physics among the sciences and its role in developing a new probabilistic style of scientific thought, and establishes the main stages in the field’s development. It analyses pioneering results obtained by Ukrainian researchers at research institutes and universities. It is intended for researchers, students and doctoral students in physics, mathematics and the history of science.

1.​ History of science and technology / Lytvynko A.S. Mykola Mykolaiovych Bogolyubov and statistical physics in Ukraine / National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Dobrov Centre for Scientific and Technological Potential and Science History Studies. Kyiv: Akademperiodyka, 2009. 304 pp. (26.77 standard printed sheets). Print run: 300. ISBN 978-966-360-118-2

The monograph examines how the work of M.M. Bogolyubov, Academician of the NAS of Ukraine, influenced the development of statistical physics in Ukraine within the wider context of world science. It traces the conceptual connections between his research into nonlinear oscillations, statistical physics, quantum field theory and elementary particle theory, and describes the distinctive features, aims and methodology of statistical physics as a discipline. Drawing on numerous interviews conducted by the author with Bogolyubov’s colleagues and students, it reconstructs his intellectual portrait and the emergence of his research school. It is intended for researchers, students and doctoral students in physics, mathematics and the history of science.

The monograph examines how the work of N.N. Bogolyubov, Academician of the NAS of Ukraine, influenced the development of statistical physics in Ukraine within the wider context of world science. It traces the conceptual connections between his research into nonlinear oscillations, statistical physics, quantum field theory and elementary particle theory, and describes the distinctive features, aims and methodology of statistical physics as a discipline. Drawing on numerous interviews conducted by the author with Bogolyubov’s colleagues and students, it reconstructs his intellectual portrait and the emergence of his research school. It is intended for researchers, students and doctoral students in physics, mathematics and the history of science.

1.​ History of science and technology / Rubtsova O.L. The genus Rosa L. in Ukraine: the gene pool, history, research areas, achievements and prospects / I.I. Hryshko National Botanical Garden of the NAS of Ukraine; Dobrov Centre for Scientific and Technological Potential and Science History Studies. Kyiv: Feniks, 2009. 375 pp. (21.8 standard printed sheets). Print run: 300 copies. ISBN 978-966-651-758-9.

The monograph presents the first synthesis and analysis of theoretical and practical studies of the genus Rosa in Ukraine, showing Ukrainian researchers’ contributions to national and world science. The author reconstructs a comprehensive history of the origins, development and contemporary achievements of rose research in Ukraine. The book reviews a substantial body of historical scholarship and draws on extensive sources. Its account of the principal research directions and stages is supported by wide-ranging factual material. It examines individual researchers’ work, identifies the main research centres and outlines directions for further research into the genus Rosa in Ukraine.

The monograph brings together and analyses theoretical and practical studies of the genus Rosa in Ukraine, showing Ukrainian researchers’ contributions to national and world science. The author reconstructs a comprehensive history of the origins, development and contemporary achievements of rose research in Ukraine. The book reviews a substantial body of historical scholarship and draws on extensive sources. Its account of the principal research directions and stages is supported by wide-ranging factual material. It examines individual researchers’ work, identifies the main research centres and outlines directions for further research into the genus Rosa in Ukraine.

1.​ Philosophy of science / Ryzhko Larysa. The topology of science / Dobrov Centre for Scientific and Technological Potential and Science History Studies. Kyiv: Alfa-M, 2009. 512 pp. (29.76 standard printed sheets). Print run: 300. ISBN 978-966-02-5388-9.

The space of science is a particular place, or topos, in which scientific propositions (knowledge) and institutions exist, each with its own “places”, “structures” and “functions”. They are therefore perceived phenomenologically as “here”, “now” or Heidegger’s “Dasein”. Even when considering the temporal or historical existence of scientific space, its “being” has meaning only as a particular place or topos—that is, as space. What “was” is not itself science: it is a particular text. For that text to be “scientific”, a researcher must carry out the relevant scientific procedures within the space of science. There is no science without a researcher. This is the central idea of the monograph. Science is understood as the topos of researchers’ activities; this approach to studying science is expressed through the concept of the “topology of science”.

The space of science is a particular place, or topos, in which scientific knowledge and institutions exist, each with its own ‘places’, ‘structures’ and ‘functions’. They are therefore perceived phenomenologically as ‘here’, ‘now’ or Heidegger’s ‘Dasein’. Even when considering the temporal or historical existence of scientific space, its ‘being’ has meaning only as a particular place or topos—that is, as space. What ‘was’ is not itself science: it is a particular text. For that text to be ‘scientific’, a researcher must carry out the relevant scientific procedures. There is no science without the researcher. This is the central idea of the monograph. Science is understood as the topos of researchers’ activities; the study of science in these terms is presented through the concept of the ‘topology of science’.

1.​ Economics / Krekhivskyi O.V., Monako V.O., Cherevan I.V., Chirkov V.G. Corporate rehabilitation / Dobrov Centre for Scientific and Technological Potential and Science History Studies. Kyiv: Feniks, 2009. 202 pp. (11.857 standard printed sheets). Print run: 50. ISBN 978-966-651-706-0.

The book examines the theory and practice of corporate rehabilitation in a market economy. It proposes methods for measuring and assessing a company’s solvency at different stages of rehabilitation. Particular attention is given to securing the necessary funding and entering new markets with updated products. The economic and legal aspects of court-supervised rehabilitation and the bankruptcy of a debtor company are briefly described.

The book examines the theory and practice of corporate rehabilitation in a market economy. It proposes methods for measuring and assessing a company’s solvency at different stages of rehabilitation. Particular attention is given to securing the necessary funding and entering new markets with updated products. The economic and legal procedures for court-supervised rehabilitation and the bankruptcy of a debtor company are briefly described.

1.​ Economics / Chirkov V.G. Auditing: the consultancy function / Dobrov Centre for Scientific and Technological Potential and Science History Studies. Kyiv: Feniks, 2009. 56 pp. (3.255). Print run: 100. ISBN 978-966-651-736-7.

The brochure explores whether audit firms could broaden their functions by offering clients advice within, and informed by, their expert assessments.

The brochure examines whether audit firms could expand their services by offering clients advice within, and informed by, their expert assessments.

1.​ Economics / Hryha V.Yu. Theoretical and practical aspects of applying the NAS’s research findings in Ukraine’s economy / Hryha V.Yu.; Dobrov Centre for Scientific and Technological Potential and Science History Studies of the NAS of Ukraine. Kyiv, 2008. 69 pp. (4.5 standard printed sheets). Bibliography: 94 entries. In Ukrainian. Deposited with the State Scientific and Technical Library of Ukraine.

The work examines current issues in Ukraine’s technological development, particularly the industrial application of findings from research conducted at institutions of the NAS of Ukraine. It compares the main characteristics of a research department with regard to developing new technologies.

The work examines current issues in Ukraine’s technological development, with particular attention to the industrial application of findings from research conducted at institutes of the NAS of Ukraine. It compares the main characteristics of research departments with regard to developing new technologies.

1.​ Economics / Shokun T.V., Honcharenko A.P., Yehorov I.Yu. et al. Research performance: the current situation, trends and evaluation challenges. Monograph / Dobrov Centre for Scientific and Technological Potential and Science History Studies. Kyiv: UkrINTEI, 2009. 216 pp. (12.56 standard printed sheets). Print run: 300. ISBN 978-966-479-012-0.

The monograph presents theoretical findings and practical recommendations for monitoring and analysing the performance of scientific and technological activity. It examines global trends in science and technology and the challenges and specific features of evaluating scientific and technological activity.

The monograph presents theoretical findings and practical recommendations for monitoring and analysing the performance of scientific and technological activity. It examines global trends in science and technology and the challenges and specific features of evaluating scientific and technological activity.

1.​ Economics and sociology / Malitskyi B.A. Neoliberalism and the crisis in innovation-driven economic development. The crisis formula / Dobrov Centre for Scientific and Technological Potential and Science History Studies. Kyiv: Feniks, 2009. 64 pp. (3.84 standard printed sheets). Print run: 300. ISBN 978-966-651-735-0.

For the first time in Ukrainian scholarship, the work analyses how neoliberal market relations affect innovation-driven economic development. It argues that their overall impact is negative because neoliberalism tends to displace innovation as a primary source of economic growth and elevate financial capital to that role, making it a relatively independent means of accumulating profit. However, such capital accumulation, weakly connected to actual material production, is largely fictitious.

For the first time in Ukrainian scholarship, the work analyses how neoliberal market relations affect innovation-driven economic development. It argues that their overall impact is negative because neoliberalism tends to displace innovation as a primary source of economic growth and elevate financial capital to that role, making it a relatively independent means of accumulating profit. However, such capital accumulation, weakly connected to actual material production, is largely fictitious.

1.​ Economics and innovation studies / Solovyov V.P., Koreniako H.I., Holovatiuk V.M. Regional innovation-driven development: theory and practice. Monograph / Dobrov Centre for Scientific and Technological Potential and Science History Studies. Kyiv: Feniks, 2008. 224 pp. (13.02 standard printed sheets). Print run: 500. ISBN 978-966-651-707-7.

The work outlines contemporary approaches to developing and implementing regional innovation policy, and describes practical experience in creating innovation structures and supporting innovative entrepreneurship.

The work outlines contemporary approaches to developing and implementing regional innovation policy, and describes practical experience in creating innovation structures and supporting innovative entrepreneurship.

Textbooks, brochures and methods

1.​ History of science. Lugovskoy A.G., Kukhta L.K. Pages from the history of biology: distinguished zoologists of Ukraine / Ministry of Transport and Communications of Ukraine; Centre for Research on the History of Science and Technology; Kyiv University of Transport Economics and Technology. Kyiv: Naukovyi Svit, 2009. 32 pp. (1.94 standard printed sheets). Print run: 150. ISBN.

The publication presents the biographies and research activities of distinguished scientists. It is intended for students, lecturers and anyone interested in the history of science.

The publication presents the biographies and research activities of distinguished scientists. It is intended for students, lecturers and anyone interested in the history of science.

1.​ Philosophical sciences / Philosophy: an anthology / Drotianko L.H., Matiukhina O.A., Onopriienko V.I. et al. National Aviation University. Kyiv: NAU Publishing House, 2009. 244 pp. (15.25 standard printed sheets). Print run: 500 copies. ISBN 978-966-598-489-4.

1.​ Economics / Chirkov V.G. Financial services in the stock market: a teaching and methodological guide / Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine; Yalta University of Management. Kyiv: Feniks, 2009. 98 pp. (5.812 standard printed sheets). Print run: 50. ISBN 978-966-651-644-5.

The textbook covers the main methodological and organisational aspects of securities trading on the stock market.

The textbook covers the main methodological and organisational aspects of securities trading on the stock market.