bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Alternatives to Using Revenues of Governmental Property Management
Authors: Bilousova О. S. 
Published: October 2018

The article deals with the problems of the target orientation and efficiency of the use of resources received from the management of state-owned objects, which are extremely relevant in the context of budget deficit, growth of expenditures on repayment and servicing of public debt, and the necessity of state support to economic development processes. The purpose of the article is to study the alternative of using revenues from the management of state property and to develop, taking into account the experience of the EU countries, proposals for improving the budget statistics of incomes and expenditures of the State Budget of Ukraine.
It was found that over the period of 2012-2016, the total revenues from the management of state-owned objects amounted to UAH 266.7 billion. In 2015-2016 gains from privatization decreased. The total revenue from the management of state-owned objects in 2016 compared to 2015 decreased by UAH 14 billion, and amounted to 64 billion UAH. It has been established that the limited amount of such revenues requires an increase in the level of their use for the purpose of economic development and strengthening of the stimulating influence on investment processes in the country
It is concluded that alternatives to using revenues from state property management are the repayment of public debt; financing the creation and implementation of innovations; co-financing with private entities managing the modernization of the real economy sector on an innovative basis. It is proposed to introduce a special account within the budget to distinguish the formation and use of funds received from privatization and other types of management of state-owned objects. In order to improve the fiscal statistics of revenues and expenditures of the State Budget of Ukraine, we consider it expedient to supplement the annual report on budget execution with the application, which will reflect the volume of accumulated in the year of funds in terms of sources of formation, and the amount of expenditures spent on the areas of use in the context of investment projects.
Statistical Assessment of Energy Efficiency of Production and Consumption of Energy Resources in Ukraine
Authors: Deina A. Yu. 
Published: October 2018

Energy independence of the country - one of the key links of the economy policy of many countries, including Ukraine, which full high-quality functioning of economy depends on. Full functioning of all economic institutes is possible only at reliable providing of fuel and energy resources. Economy life in general fades without skillful and rational use of energy resources. One of the main objectives of sustained economic growth and ensuring energy independence is connected with need of achievement of high, competitive level of efficiency of use of fuel and energy resources.
Complex assessment of efficiency of production and consumption of energy resources provides use of a set of the indicators characterizing versatility and complexity of energy efficiency category. The method of multidimensional average has been used for calculation of complex assessment of energy efficiency, at the same time the following indicators have been chosen: energy intensity of GDP, export and import of energy resources, production and consumption of energy resources, investments into the energy complex, oil prices, tariffs for natural gas and the electricity for the population, a share of natural gas in the structure of energy consumption and so on.
Complex assessment of efficiency of production and consumption of energy resources is executed on two blocks - for producers and for consumers (population). Extremely low level of energy efficiency for both producers and consumers (population) of energy services during 2010-2016 is observed. At the same time factors which influence the low level of integrated assessment of energy efficiency of production and consumption of energy resources are revealed. Achievements of the actual levels of integrated coefficients of energy efficiency substantially depended recently on introduction of extensive factors of development. Such situation has negative effect on achievement of energy independence of Ukraine.
The current state of efficiency of production and consumption of energy resources is characterized by existence of a wide range of problems. It is possible to distinguish the lack of the principles of resource-saving of producers and economical use at consumers of energy services/ It results to very high level of energy consumption, the high level of energy intensity, the need to import of fuel and energy resources from other countries because of insufficiency of own production, the low level of income of consumers and groundlessness of increase in tariffs for energy services that promotes increase in level of debt of the population for the provided services and an unprofitable financial condition of the enterprises of the energy complex.
Constructing Functional Models of Economic Phenomena by the Method of Statistical Equations of Dependences
Authors: Kulynych О. І. 
Published: October 2018

The functional theoretical model of the socio-economic development of regions is constructed by the method of statistical equations of dependences, for substantiating objectives, plans and standards. The nomenclature of factors with impact on the formation of gross regional product is proposed, the share of impact of each factor is determined.
In the new economic conditions, the concept of planning is determined from the perspective of outlining the ways to achieve its effectiveness. The process of planning needs to consist of formulating overall strategic intentions on determining specific and detailed actions aimed at generating income and spending over a certain period (a year or five years), outlining the ways and means for the achievement of goals. An important component in this process is control over the achievement of the goal by comparing reported and planned data, identifying and evaluating factors with either positive or negative impact on the economic performance. Solutions to the issues of planning and forecasting of phenomena and processes, structural change in the economy or stability of the economic system are a matter of vital importance for scientific communities, practical economists and power officials. This is a reason behind great attention drawn to constructing of economic development models, designed to analyze allocation of production resources and distribution of the national product for social purposes, which constitutes the main function of the state policy
Basically, economic and statistical modeling can be made by use of the following models:

model of economic systems;
model of production process;
model of demand and consumption of goods and services;
model of prices and income;
model of financial flows;
model of national economy;
model of socio-economic development.

When modeling the socio-economic development at country or regional level, constructing and evaluating social and economic policies at either level, statistical methods need to be used, expert methods and methods of neural-fuzzy modeling in particular.
Use of the method of statistical equations of dependences allows for supplementing the given nomenclature of forms for economic and statistical modeling by the following types of modeling:

substantiating the objectives, plans or standards of the development of economic phenomena through constructing of functional theoretical models;
predicting change in the factors when determining the level of socio-economic phenomena in a future period.

Understanding the essence of an economic model is greatly important for generating information about the socio-economic development.
Ways to Overcome the Economic Crisis and the Role of Statistics in Decision-making: the Experience of Azerbaijan
Authors: Yahubov S. М. 
Published: October 2018

The problems faced by the Azeri economy on account of the falling oil price, the slowing economic growth in the countries that are its key trade partners, and the parallel processes in finance and bank sector are discussed. It is shown that due to the reducing external investment, the rather strong dependence on imports and the shadow employment, the underdeveloped human capital, Azerbaijan risks to be moved to the group of countries with medium or even low rates of profitability.
Four strategic goals of the road map for the national economy, developed for the transition to the new concept of economic development, are highlighted. It is argued that the sustainable economic development can be achieved through implementing these goals and the strategic road maps on 11 industries of the national economy, by setting the balance between its non-financial and financial sector.
In analyzing the strategic road map for the national economy, it is emphasized that improvement in the statistics infrastructure is one of its action areas. Its main objective is to enhance the quality of statistical information for taking more effective decisions on extending the capabilities of supplementary support for the reforms. The importance of statistical reporting for analyses of the implementation of national programs and development guidelines adopted in Azerbaijan is emphasized. The role of statistics in analyses of the current performance and results of measures specified in the road maps at macroeconomic and sectoral level is underlined. The instruments for statistical data collection are enumerated. The branches of statistics where reorganization is a prime objective are determined. The need for actions to ensure international comparability of statistical data, integration of administrative data, development of the statistical information system on the basis of official methodology is substantiated.
Statistical Assessment of the Banks’ Competitiveness at the Financial Market: Theoretical and Methodological Aspect
Authors: Kolesnik Ya. V. 
Published: October 2018

The article is devoted to the vital problem of substantiating theoretical and methodological aspects of statistical assessment of the banks’ competitiveness at the financial market. The growing market competition makes the bankers chose competition methods by relating their business success to the business performance of their competitors, investors, corporate and private clients. The bank product competitiveness is assessed by comparing the economic parameters of an analyzed service with the benchmarking parameters, by group of parameters. A method based on the theory of effective competition is proposed for use as an option of the assessment of the competitiveness of a commercial bank. It enables for applying a universal method that allows for computing the integral coefficient of the competitiveness of a commercial bank by estimating the most important criteria of its operation.
The assessment of the bank competitiveness has to include an analysis of the internal environment, covering quantitative and qualitative characteristics of its operation, and an analysis of external environment. The assessment involves differential and complex methods of assessment. The assessment of the internal environment includes a quantitative analysis of its financial position and a qualitative analysis of its image and competitiveness of its services. The method enables to produce the integral coefficient of competitiveness; it is based on the assessment of the internal and external environment of the banks that are main competitors, by computing a number of criteria. An analysis of the financial position of a bank is the central one, as it aims to produce a quantitative measure of the capacities promoting the development of a bank in future. The main advantage of the proposed method for the assessment of the competitiveness of a commercial bank is its feasibility, because it is based on data from published reports and results of market analyses. The comparative assessment of the operation of banks that are main competitors allows for quick and robust computation of each bank’s position at the financial market, whereas the results of the analysis give good idea of their business conditions and allow for the dynamic assessment of the effectiveness of the national bank system.
Discipline “Information Management” in the System of Economic Education
Authors: Kozlov V. V. , Tomashevska T. V. , Pashkovska A. Yu. 
Published: October 2018

The level of development of the information system in organizations, the complexity management of information systems leads to the need for the introduction of specialized information management. Until now, specialists often use not only different terminology, but also interpret the tasks of information management and their methodology differently. All this determines the relevance of the task of establishing generalized terminology
As “information management” we will understand the whole complex of issues related to the management of information systems of various areas and levels.
The list of tasks of information management is: 1 ) formation of the technological environment of information system; 2) development and maintenance of information system; 3) planning in the environment of information system; 4) formation of organizational structure of information system; 5) use and operation of information System; 6) formation of innovation policy; 7) human resources management in the field of information system; 8) management of finance in the field of information system.
One of the problems of information management is the problem of economic efficiency and finance information system. The simplest method in this case is the use of a static evaluation of the economic efficiency of information systems. In this case, it is considered the economy of working time, the wage fund, the reduction of total production costs associated with the reduction of errors in the processing of information. The economic effect of information system implementation is estimated over a short period of time (often a year). Let’s determine the main drawbacks of the static method:

the assessment of the economic effect is most often carried out indirectly, by comparison with the indicators of the implementation of similar information system;
the system stoppages and the “price” of these stoppsages are not taken into account;
the time of Information System creation and implementation are not taken into account in any way;
cash flows are not brought to a comparable level;
no risks, directly or indirectly, are taken into account.

Taking into account the above, it is necessary to switch to more sophisticated methods for assessing information projects that require relevant specialists in the field of information management. Information management becomes the basic technology of organization control activity in all spheres of functioning of the information society In the light of the above, in the system of modern higher education, attention should be paid to acquiring knowledge and skills of students in ensuring the management of IP and resources.
Thus, the teaching of the discipline “Information management” is important in the process of formation of the education system, since the content of this discipline reflects the trends in the management system of organizations, production and should cover the problems of information provision in various fields of human activity
Non-Financial Reporting as a Tool for Measuring the Social Activity of Domestic Enterprises
Authors: Наmкаlо О. В. 
Published: October 2018

The research is devoted to the peculiarities of the formation of non-financial reporting as one of the tools for measuring the social activity of enterprises.
The financial stability and successful business of enterprises is conditional on non-financial indicators and business orientation, ranks, reputation, openness and social responsibility. Non-financial reporting or a CSR report is an effective tool for measuring the performance of enterprises, a basis for the development and implementation of various strategic projects and programs. Information from non-financial reporting allows for assessing the effectiveness of management at an enterprise by economic, environmental and social component, their interdependence and contribution in achieving the main goal, and for subsequent goal setting and more effectively management of change. It means that the report in question serves as the main platform for communicating the results and impacts (positive or negative) of sustainable development. It shows the real effort of an enterprise in creating social, environmental and economic benefits.
However, domestic enterprises do not have sufficient experience in the field of socially responsible business and need to create their own internal concept of corporate social responsibility considering international trends, which determines the relevance of this study
Various international non-financial reporting standards are analyzed; it is demonstrated that the most popular mechanism for regulating non-financial reporting is the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), which defines a set of indicators measuring the social, ecological and economic component of the economic activity of enterprises The mechanism for making up a non-financial report by phase of the enterprise development is built. The use of the proposed mechanism in making up non-financial reporting will enable to set up an effective link between the enterprise and the stakeholders, and to determine the strategic directions of the enterprise's activities in the context of its development.
Spin Evolution and Cometary Interpretation of the Interstellar Minor Object 1I/2017 ’Oumuamua
Authors: Rafikov Roman R. 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Observations of the first interstellar minor object 1I/2017 ’Oumuamua did not reveal direct signs of outgassing that would have been natural if it had a volatile-rich composition. However, a recent measurement by Micheli et al. of a substantial non-gravitational acceleration affecting the orbit of this object has been interpreted as resulting from its cometary activity, which must be rather vigorous. Here we critically reassess this interpretation by exploring the implications of measured non-gravitational acceleration for ’Oumuamua’s rotational state. We show that outgassing torques should drive the rapid evolution of ’Oumuamua’s spin (on a timescale of a few days), assuming torque asymmetry that is typical for solar system comets. However, given the highly elongated shape of the object, its torque asymmetry is likely higher, implying an even faster evolution. This would have resulted in rapid rotational fission of ’Oumuamua during its journey through the solar system, and is clearly incompatible with the relative stability of its rotational state inferred from photometric variability. Based on these arguments, as well as the lack of direct signs of outgassing, we conclude that the classification of ’Oumuamua as a comet (invoked to explain its claimed anomalous acceleration) is questionable.
Pile Foundation System for Offshore Protection Structure
Authors: Phillips R. , Piercey G. , Barrett J. 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
The hydrocarbon production facilities offshore eastern Canada must contend with icebergs. Subsea infrastructure is typically protected by placement in excavated drill centers (EDCs). EDCs are large excavations where subsea infrastructure is installed below the depth of potential iceberg penetration. However, EDCs are expensive for marginal field developments and therefore alternative concrete Subsea Ice Protection Structures (SIPS) are being evaluated.
A concept 8 m high circular concrete SIPS of 45m and 25m outside and inside diameter, respectively, would be placed directly on the seabed. Global loads from contact with an iceberg are estimated to be less than 100 MN without ice management. Pipe piles are proposed to resist the lateral forces. Such large diameter pipe piles are commonly used on the Grand Banks to anchor mooring lines.
Movement of the iceberg onto the SIPS may also generate greater vertical load onto the structure, increasing the sliding resistance. This paper presents an evaluation of the ultimate lateral load capacity of the piled foundation at large displacements. Centrifuge model tests were compared to numerical modelling results and to reduce the uncertainty with extrapolating the P-y method of pile analysis beyond its typical limits. The load sharing behavior between the piles and the SIPS foundation base was also evaluated.
Iceberg Risk to Marginal Field Developments: Physical Tests to Investigate Free-Floating Iceberg Contact with Pipeline Laid on the Seabed
Authors: Bailey E. , Phillips R. 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Up to present, the annual iceberg contact frequency for short subsea flowline systems designed for offshore Newfoundland and Labrador has been less than the target reliability level. For longer flowlines, iceberg contact rates will be higher and the consequence of such contacts must be considered. It is possible, for example, that the pipe gets pushed into the seabed with acceptable damage to the pipe and/or localized ice failure takes place. If it can be demonstrated that a pipe could survive some impacts, it might be possible to avoid costly protection strategies such as trenching or rock berms. This paper describes physical tests conducted as part of a preliminary investigation to assess the consequence of a free-floating iceberg interacting with a flowline placed on the seafloor. Two scenarios were considered in this testing program. The first focused on understanding the local iceberg failure processes and the second evaluated the transverse flowline motion when a free-floating keel snags a flexible pipe laid on the seabed.