Current Trends in Digital Education Reform

The article analyzes current trends in the digital transformation of education in order to train personnel for the digital economy. The article considers the impact of digitalization on modern school and University education and analyzes its positive and negative aspects for the modern educational environment. It is shown how the rapid change in teaching methods and forms during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak led to the accumulation of experience in virtual contacts between teachers and students, as well as between students. The advantages of personification and personalization of the educational process are presented. The idea of creating educational clusters as a new model for integrating education and business is analyzed. Attention is paid to the features of training of generations Z and Alpha.

Choosing a Web Service for Creating a Digital Educational Event

The analysis of features and usability of online services of four platforms Simpoll, Survio, Mentometer and Google Forms that can be taken into account by teachers when choosing them for creating an educational resource. The most significant differences between these services and the factors that contribute to the rapid content filling of online surveys for any educational activities, taking into account their features, are identified. The main features of each of the presented services are described. The paper presents the results of designing a digital event using an open survey form on the example of an ecological and mathematical interactive rapid test for students of all forms and types of education. The survey on the quality of the event showed a high 85% level of satisfaction and interest of respondents in this testing format.

On Knowledge-Based Forecasting Approach for Predicting the Effects of Oil Spills on the Ground

The oil industry carries enormous environmental risks and can cause consequences at different levels: water, air, soil, and, therefore, all living things on our planet. In this regard, forecasting the environmental consequences of oil spill accidents becomes relevant. Moreover, forecasting of oil spill accidents can be used to quickly assess the consequences of an accident that has already occurred, as well as to develop a plan of operational measures to eliminate possible accidents, facilities under construction, associated with the transportation, storage or processing of petroleum products. Consequently, the aim of this paper is to present a knowledge-based approach and its implementing system for forecasting the consequences of an accidental oil spills on the ground and groundwater. The novelty of the proposed approach is that it allows us to forecast the oil spill in a complex and systematic way. It consists of components for modelling geological environment (i.e., geological layers, oil spill form, the oil migration with groundwater), forecasting component for an oil spill and pollution mitigation component. Moreover, the forecasting component is based on experts’ knowledge on oil spill. In addition, the paper presents a general architecture for the implementation of the proposed knowledge-based approach and its implementation into a prototype named SoS-Ground.

Internet Banking Development Trends as a New Form of Organizing Interaction of Banks with Clients

The article examines Internet banking, its main goals and objectives. The development of Internet banking abroad in the world andTurkmenistanis being considered. The services provided by Internet banking, its advantages and disadvantages are considered. The economic efficiency of the use of Internet banking in the commercial bank of Turkmenistan (AKB) «Rysgal» is determined. An important task of internet banking is to gain the trust of users. It is necessary to create a clearer legal framework for banks operating in the Internet banking market, this will increase the confidence of users in this type of banking services.

Automatiс Translation Process and Translation Technologies Advancement on International Translation Market: the Current Status and Development Trends

The given paper views automatic translation process and the current state of translation market in different countries of the world. The author has analysed digitalization of translators and interpreters’ activity on international translation market, creation of translator’s workstation with computer making sophisticated multi-component working environment. The author underlines new IT translation technologies presuppose computer use as a tool in complex specialized translation software implementation. The author, as a practical translator, analyses the computer use in translation process, and translation and interpretation issues which is equal in its complexity for all countries in the world. The paper considers topical issues of machine translation, new economy, digital culture. It suggests some findings in streamlining translation process both in theRepublicofBelarusand in the world markets.

Social Capital and Social Networks under the Conditions of Digitalization: Interconnections and Implementation Features

The goal of the article is to analyze the new aspects of accumulation and usage, as well as the opportunities for growth of an important determinant of well-being – social capital – in connection with the active development of social networks under the conditions of digitalization and current social and economic situation. The interconnections as well as the development of social capital, social media and social networks in the context of the digital divide concept were investigated. It was suggested to distinguish digital social capital taking into account different sources and effects of this social and economic phenomenon. In addition, the econometric analysis of social capital, various social and economic indicators, as well as online activity was conducted. Based on the quantitative and qualitative aspects of modern social capital, social media and social networks, information and communication technologies (hereafter – ICT) were analysed, considering the dual nature of the Internet as well as digitalization.

Regional Digital Business Platform

The article considers the importance of entrepreneurship development both for the region and for the country as a whole. The relevance of digitalization in Belarus is described. Some results of a questionnaire survey conducted with the participation of the author of small and medium-sized businesses of the Vitebsk region to study problems and necessary directions of regional entrepreneurship development were analyzed, carried out within the framework of the international technical assistance project. The necessity and prerequisites of creating a digital platform within which the management bodies interact with entrepreneurs are justified. The main goals of digital business platform creation, its ecosystem and main functions are presented, the conclusion on expediency of business platform functioning is made.

Blockchain and Directions of its Using in Logistics in the Conditions of Digital Transformation

The purpose of the article is to show the possibilities of using blockchain in logistics. In the modern world, digital technologies are used in various fields including logistics. An important achievement of modernity is blockchain. Initially, its using was related to the field of cryptocurrencies, in particular, bitcoin. Based on analysis the article reflected the essence of the blockchain, features of its functioning, marked advantages and disadvantages. The directions of using blockchain in logistics are highlighted.

International Experience of Using Accelerators for Development of Digital Innovations

This article describes international experience in the area of setup and development of accelerators as the source of innovations, including innovations in the sphere of digital economy. This research also presents main characteristics of accelerators, their classification and main differences from business-incubators. It also includes analysis of main activity indicators of leading accelerators in the world, based on the data of Global Accelerator Network, as well as ranking of different types of accelerators. There is also analysis of the current situation in Belarus with accelerators, including main problems as well as recommendations on further development.

Digital Transformation in the Concept of Internal Banking Risk Management

The article is devoted to a targeted analysis of promising displacements in the guiding ideas of managing internal banking risks. Based on the study, the author proposes to intensify the introduction of digital technologies in banking practice based on: artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining.