Catalog of the Galactic population of X-ray pulsars in High-mass X-ray binary systems

A catalog of the Galactic population of X-ray pulsars in high-mass X-ray binary (HMXB) systems is presented. It contains information about 82 confirmed sources: 18 persistent and 64 transient pulsars. Their basic parameters include spin period, spin evolution with global and local spin-up/spin-down and duration, orbital period, X-ray luminosity, magnetic field strength measured by cyclotron line analysis, distance, spectral and luminosity class, observable parameters of massive companions, which are shown in the tables provided, with corresponding references. Candidates of the HMXB pulsars are also listed for further careful consideration.Comment: 35 pages, 5 figures, 3 tables. Accepted for publication in ApJ

Регресивна модель впливу проектних рішень на енергоефективність будівлі

Currently, the regulatory (compulsory) method of normalization in construction is used in Ukraine. Its essence lies in the elemental description of the construction object, according to which alternative design solutions are offered. In other words, building codes are transformed into rigid instructions. The parametric method of rationing involves the establishment of functional requirements, parameters, in particular, the energy efficiency parameters of individual structural solutions of a building. From many possible alternatives, the designer chooses the most effective solution, for example, on the criterion of energy efficiency. The parametric rationing method is based on a hierarchy of goals and objectives and is more progressive.The purpose of the article is to substantiate the influence of engineering and design decisions on the energy efficiency of residential buildings by the method of correlation-regression analysis.Using the methods of correlation (stochastic) analysis and the corresponding software product of the MS Excel environment, a regression model (equation) of dependence of the energy efficiency level of a residential building (B) on a set of engineering and technical design solutions was created. Specific energy consumption (ER) indicators for 27 projects of 4 - 9 storey residential buildings were considered as baseline data. The design solutions for each project were considered in the following areas: exterior wall and door structures, attic ceilings, translucent enclosure structures. of the given equation is only 11.6%, the coefficients of elasticity for each factor are calculated.The regression equation obtained and the coefficients of regression and elasticity derived therefrom can be used in parametric normalization and in parametric pricing. Knowing the quantitative impact of each individual factor X and their totality on the resultant exponentials - the level of energy consumption B, one can purposefully focus on one or another factor. That is, to have a hierarchical, parametric series of influence of different design decisions on the energy efficiency index of a building.Наразі в Україні застосовується розпорядчий (примусовий) метод нормування в будівництві. Сутність його полягає в по-елементному описі будівельного об'єкта, відповідно до якого пропонуються безальтернативні проектно-конструкторські рішення. Іншими словами, будівельні норми перетворюються в жорстку інструкцію. Параметричний метод нормування передбачає встановлення функціональних вимог, параметрів, зокрема параметрів енергоефективності окремих конструктивних рішень будівлі. Проектувальник з багатьох можливих альтернатив обирає найефективніше рішення, наприклад, за критерієм енергоефективності. Параметричний метод нормування заснований на ієрархії цілей і завдань та є більш прогресивним. Метою статті є обґрунтування впливу інженерно-конструкторських рішень на енергоефективність житлових будинків за методом кореляційно-регресійного аналізу.З використанням методів кореляційного (стохастичного) аналізу та відповідного програмного продукту середовища MS Excel була створена регресивна модель (рівняння) залежності рівня енергоефективності житлового будинку (У) від сукупності інженерно-технічних проектних рішень. Як вихідні данні були розглянуті  показники питомої енергопотреби (ЕР) по 27 проектах 4–9 поверхових житлових будинків. Варіанти проектних рішень по кожному проекту розглядались за такими напрямами: конструкції зовнішніх стін та дверей, горищних перекриттів, світлопрозорих огороджувальних конструкцій. Коефіцієнт детермінації отриманого рівняння, який дорівнює 0,884, показує, що вплив інших факторів на рівень енергоефективності (У), які залишились поза увагою наведеного рівняння, становить лише 11,6%, розраховано коефіцієнти еластичності по кожному фактору. Отримане рівняння регресії та похідні від нього коефіцієнти регресії та еластичності можуть прислужитися у параметричному нормуванні та у параметричному ціноутворенні. Знаючи кількісний вплив кожного окремого фактору Х та їх сукупності на результатний показник – рівень енерговитрат У, можна цілеспрямовано зосередитись на тому чи іншому факторі. Тобто мати ієрархічний, параметричний ряд впливу різних проектно-конструкторських рішень на показник енергоефективності будівлі

DEPENDENCE OF COMPETITIVENESS ON THE LEVEL OF BUSINESS CONFIDENCE OF THE ENTERPRISE

The article deals with the issue of ensuring the competitiveness of construction contractors depending on the level of business confidence, which is esteemed as the amount paid on schedule construction contracts. To improve the competitiveness of enterprises the authors propose indicators to identify the existing potential for efficiency enhancement and ensuring competitiveness depending on the level of business confidence of the enterprise. Indicators of competitiveness of construction companies are determined by fuzzy sets, including pricing policy, the efficiency of fixed assets and the level of diversification. The main direct and indirect factors of competitiveness of the contracting enterprise are outlined

The work of Charles Cameron and his contribution to classical architecture in Russia

This bachelor thesis deals with the phenomenon of English Palladianism on the Catherine's the Great court, which is mainly associated with the architect Charles Cameron. Based on Charles Cameron's most significant works, it is to study the connection between The English period of architecture and Russian classical architecture.Práce se věnuje fenoménu anglického palladianismu na dvoře Kateřiny II. Veliké, který je spojen především s osobností Charlese Camerona. Na základě analýzy jeho nejvyznamnějsích staveb bude prozkoumáno propojení tradiční anglické dobové architektury s ruskou klasicistní tvorbou.Institute of Art HistoryÚstav pro dějiny uměníFilozofická fakultaFaculty of Art

Digital transformation and social responsibility: pragmatism or the search for balance

Purpose: the article defines modern approaches to establishing a balance between digital transformation and the social responsibility of the state and business based on identifying trends and principles for introducing digital technologies into human life, taking into account the priority of social responsibility.Methods: the study is based on a systematic approach to the digital transformation of society. Within the framework of this approach, the use of the achievements of scientific and technological progress is considered: in public administration – for the purpose of breakthrough development of the country and the interconnected solution of socio-economic problems; in the business sphere – to improve the quality of economic activity and strengthen competitive benefits.Results: a review of the current state of the digitalizing society, the demand for digital services and satisfaction with the quality of their receipt, the readiness of Russian regions to provide electronic public services. The trends of digital transformation of public administration and the stages of evolution of digital maturity of the state are revealed. It is emphasized that the successful solution of the issues of the digital agenda by the state becomes a stimulating factor in the digital development of business structures. The analysis of digital trends in the business environment has shown their conjugacy with the digitalization of public administration in the presence of a number of differences. The key role of company management in promoting the ideology of digital transformation is noted. Since the use of digital technologies, along with positive effects, can pose a threat to human security, the preservation of his rights and freedom, it becomes necessary to use the concept of social responsibility in carrying out digital transformations of society. The principles of social responsibility in carrying out digital transformations are defined.Conclusions and Relevance: the processes of digital transformation have firmly entered into all spheres of society. Despite the technological nature, digital development should take place in the logic of a humanistic approach. It is based on the principles of morality, recognition of the inviolability of human rights, with the emphasis on the importance of social responsibility of all actors of digital transformation. At the same time, Russia should build its own model of digital transformation based on respect for dignity, freedom and human rights guaranteed by the Constitution

The current state and the mechanism of the transformation of the ESG agenda by Russian companies. Part 2.

Purpose:   development of a mechanism for the ESG transformation of Russian companies based on a critical assessment of the evolution and modern implementation of the ESG agenda in Russia. In the second part of the article, the author solves the problem of analyzing the compliance of the content of the Russian ESG agenda with global risks and developing a mechanism for the ESG transformation of Russian companies.Methods:  methods of theoretical analysis were applied, which made it possible to reveal the conceptual component of the ESG agenda and sustainable development; empirical analysis of the global risk landscape and the implementation of the Russian ESG agenda; a statistical method for determining priority areas for the implementation of the Russian ESG agenda; abstraction and modeling to formalize the ESG transformation mechanism/Results:  the conceptualization of the ESG agenda and sustainable development was carried out, the content basis of which harmonizes with corporate social responsibility. The mobility of the landscape of global risks with a steady trend of the prevalence of environmental and social risks is determined. The results of the implementation of the Russian ESG agenda based on the results of 2022 and the tasks for the near future are summarized. Priority directions and barriers to the implementation of the ESG agenda have been established. Proposed mechanism for ESG transformation of Russian companies. Conclusions and Relevance:  the functioning of national economies is influenced by global threats: environmental and social risks are leading in the next decade. The results of the implementation of the Russian ESG agenda indicate its adequacy to the nature of global risks. In environmental policy, attention is focused on energy saving and waste recycling technologies, in social policy - on social guarantees and support for the professional and personal development of employees, in corporate policy - on consumer surveys and selection of suppliers. Among the barriers to the implementation of the ESG agenda: financial, associated with fears of non-return of investments and high costs for the ESG agenda; methodical, manifested in the absence of uniform standards and ESG indicators; lack of external incentives and low ESG-competence of management. The low awareness of company management about ESG and how to incorporate it into business processes served as the basis for developing a mechanism for transforming a business model based on ESG principles, including an ESG transformation model, operating principles and required competencies

The current state and the mechanism of the transformation of the EsG agenda by Russian companies. Part 1

Purpose: is to develop the mechanism of the ESG transformation of Russian companies based on a critical assessment of the evolution and modern implementation of the ESG agenda in Russia.The first part of the work presents the solution of the following research tasks: to identify the key drivers for the formation of the ESG agenda in Russia and present an assessment of its implementation by Russian companies.Methods: the study is based on the application of a set of the methods, including: theoretical analysis applied to the study and systematization of scientific publications; empirical analysis and statistical method required for quantitative and qualitative analysis of ESG characteristics; the retrospective method for determining the evolution of the ESG agenda and its trends.Results: conceptual approaches to the interpretation of the phenomena of ESG and sustainable development, which have a common generic basis with corporate social responsibility, are outlined. The growing interest of Russian business in the ESG agenda has been identified and substantiated, and the drivers for its development have been identified. The experience and motives for the implementation of the ESG agenda are analyzed, the factors influencing the level of maturity of the ESG practices of Russian companies are identified.Conclusions and Relevance: the relevance of the ESG agenda in Russia is determined by its association with the values of the country's socio-economic development, regardless of the unprecedented geo-economic confrontation and the threats to sustainable development generated by it. Drivers for the implementation of the ESG agenda are regulators and authorities, shareholders and investors, the board of directors and top management of companies; the influence of civil society is insignificant. The motives for implementing ESG requirements in business processes are related to strengthening the brand and increasing business reputation. The level of maturity of ESG practices depends on the company's industry affiliation, business size, investment needs: the best ESG practices are demonstrated by the mining and metallurgical industries, the largest business and companies with high investment needs. A deep awareness of the need for ESG transformation by stakeholders seeking to achieve social and environmental well-being, stability of economic development becomes a trigger for the sustainable development of economic systems

The Importance of Corporate Culture for the Sustainability of Companies in the Context of Crisis Phenomena

Purpose: the purpose of the article is to study the role of corporate culture in the sustainability of companies in the conditions of crisis phenomena, as well as to analyze methodological approaches to corporate culture as a tool for the competitive success of the company.Methods: the methodology of the work is based on the use of the concepts of organizational culture and sustainable development, as well as the theory of modernization, integrating economic growth and the culture of companies within a single process of sustainable development. A group of scientific methods has been applied, including: inductive-deductive method, method of comparative analysis and retrospective method, method of expert analysis, rating assessment and others.Results: the analysis of the role of corporate culture in the conditions of crisis phenomena caused by the instability of the external environment is carried out. It is noted that the influence of corporate culture on the stable development of companies can have a dual character: a strong corporate culture has a stimulating effect on the economic growth of the company, and its weakness becomes an obstacle to sustainable development. The analysis of methodological approaches to corporate culture, which is considered as a tool for competitive success and sustainable development of the company, is carried out. Modern aspects of the formation of new behavioral models and tools for their introduction into corporate culture are revealed in order to maximize the compliance of companies with the conditions of extreme instability of the external environment.Conclusions and Relevance: the phenomenon of corporate culture is a rather complex area of research – this follows from the interpretation of this concept, the definition of the methodology of formation and the search for tools for its development. But it becomes obvious that the growth of knowledge about corporate culture, produced in the academic environment and highly demanded by the management of companies, has had a significant impact on managerial thinking and management practice. This is due to the understanding of the high role of corporate culture in the processes of internal integration and adaptation of the company to the external environment, in achieving competitive success and strategic development goals, which creates the basis for sustainable development of the economic system

Sustainable Development as a New Component of Corporate Social Responsibility

Purpose is to study the essential basis of the concept of sustainable development as a new component of corporate social responsibility.Methods: the research is based on a systematic approach to the understanding of corporate social responsibility. The analysis of the state and trends of sustainable development was carried out using the retrospective method, comparative and economic-statistical analysis, as well as the method of data visualization, which allowed us to form a holistic view of the essence and receptivity of Russian business to the ideas of sustainable development.Results: the article substantiates the importance of socially responsible business practices in terms of the concept of corporate social responsibility. Today, it is considered as an umbrella concept, the central place in which is given to sustainable development. A historical retrospective of the formation of the term "sustainable development" is carried out. The content of ESG factors used to assess the contribution of companies to achieving the triune outcome of sustainable development is revealed. The identified indicators of commitment of board members to sustainable development issues allowed us to state that most companies are taking measures to integrate sustainable development issues into the overall strategy of companies and issue non-financial statements. This has which generally positively affects the interest of the investment community in such companies. The special requirements for the content of non-financial reports are described, and the priority of the sustainable Development Goals for Russian companies is analyzed. The author draws a conclusion about the reasons for the weak involvement of Russian business in the selection and achievement of sustainable development goals and suggests solutions to promote the concept of sustainable development in the Russian business community.Conclusions and Relevance: the close attention paid to the sustainable development agenda by the world community and business proves the relevance of solving a whole range of environmental and social problems. The integration of sustainable development issues into the overall strategy of companies, covering an increasing number of companies, allows for strategic initiatives in the ideology of sustainable development with a tendency to expand the planning horizon. Taking into account the increased attention of the investment community to business projects based on the principles of sustainable development, the management of companies realized the need to issue non-financial statements with the inclusion of data that meet special requirements for the disclosure of ESG topics. In addition, the company's requirements for transparency of companies' activities and for their accountability on the results of their impact on the environmental and social situation are supplemented by new requirements in the field of disclosure of the quality of corporate governance. In these circumstances, the role of the top management of companies in promoting the ideology of sustainable development is undeniable. At the same time, the majority of Russian companies do not yet demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the connection of global environmental and social problems with their business, which is clearly reflected in the choice of sustainable development goals

The role of artificial intelligence in building an adaptive educational environment

Purpose: of the article is to study the influence of artificial intelligence on the construction of an adaptive educational environment that takes into account the positive and negative impact of artificial intelligence, as the core of digital technologies, on the well-being of participants in the educational process.   Methods: the work uses a complex of theoretical methods, including axiomatic, formalization, abstraction, logical analysis, historical retrospection. The most signifi cant practical research methods include statistical, operationalization and evaluation, comparative analysis.   Results: the article provides a statistical substantiation of the demand for artifi cial intelligence in the education. The current educational problems are shown, in solving which it is advisable to use artifi cial intelligence. The article describes the trends in the use of artificial intelligence in the Russian education. The interpretation of the adaptive educational environment is given and the possibilities of using artificial intelligence as a tool for its construction are shown. The logical sequence for constructing an adaptive intelligent teaching system is proposed. The analysis of the impact of digital technologies used in hybrid learning (including artifi cial intelligence) on the well-being of participants in the educational process was carried out. The need for a rational, balanced and cautious approach to the use of artifi cial intelligence in education is emphasized, which gives rise to numerous ethical problems, ignoring which can negatively aff ect the values of education.   Conclusions and Relevance: in the context of digitalization of the economy and society, the key technology of which is artifi cial intelligence, education is facing technological challenges that force it to adapt to new operating conditions. The penetration of artifi cial intelligence into the field of education is the pattern of scientific and technological progress that cannot be resisted. The positive aspects and threats of using artificial intelligence in education should be critically assessed, and informed decisions should be made on this basis. Considering the specifics of the educational environment in which the foundation of personality is laid, and the need to preserve the values of education as a factor of cultural progress, priority in goal-setting and the meanings of education should remain with a person whose assistant can be artifi cial intelligence