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  EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF CSP’S INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN TODAY’S HIGHLY COMPETITIVE MARKET

  The telecommunications sector has been developing rapidly in the last few years. Under the conditions of growing competition and imposing new regulatory frameworks by institutions, telecom operators are increasingly implementing innovative approaches to attract new users. The purpose of this study is to present the Operations Support System and ... The telecommunications sector has been developing rapidly in the last few years. Under the conditions of growing competition and imposing new regulatory frameworks by institutions, telecom operators are increasingly implementing innovative approaches to attract new users. The purpose of this study is to present the Operations Support System and Business Support Systems (BSS/BSS) as one of the most important components of the modern telecommunications business in an information and connected society. In order to achieve this goal, the author considered the following tasks: defining the ‘networked’ or ‘connected’ society and the factors for its emergence; briefly analyzing the telecom business in Bulgaria; presenting the main functions of the OSS/BSS systems and the business processes they automate; revealing the major problems and challenges to OSS/BSS systems when launching new services on the market and introducing new technological solutions. The research thesis can be defined as follows: modern telecom business could not have competitive advantages without well-functioning and market-adapted OSS/BSS systems

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  RESEARCH ON THE APPLICATION OF INTERACTIVE METHODS OF TEACHING IN CONTINUING EDUCATION

  This paper presents the results of a conducted study on the usage of interactive teaching methods in the continuing education at the ‘D. A. Tsenov’ Academy of Economics – Svishtov. The focus of the study is the application of interactive teaching methods based on modern electronic resources in continuing education. In order to meet the objective, ... This paper presents the results of a conducted study on the usage of interactive teaching methods in the continuing education at the ‘D. A. Tsenov’ Academy of Economics – Svishtov. The focus of the study is the application of interactive teaching methods based on modern electronic resources in continuing education. In order to meet the objective, the study examines relevant theoretical, strategic and other planning documents at national and European level. An empirical study is conducted that aims to explore the views of the students in different structures of the continuing education at the Academy on the usage of the interactive teaching methods. The results are the basis for formulating conclusions and proposals for improvement of the continuing education. The main research thesis is that the use of interactive teaching methods is a modern approach whose broad application and continuous improvement in the continuing education of the ‘D. A. Tsenov’ Academy of Economics will contribute to the formation of adequate professional skills among students, increase their opportunities for realization on the labour market and in their specific professional activity

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  VARIETIES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT ACCORDING TO THE METHODOLOGY OF RESEARCH

  The main purpose of this study is to research the existing methodologies for assessing carbon footprints and their application in agriculture in Bulgaria. The following tasks are defined: to study the existing standards; to systematize an approach for calculating the carbon footprint of the product; to distinguish between the terms ‘ecological’ ... The main purpose of this study is to research the existing methodologies for assessing carbon footprints and their application in agriculture in Bulgaria. The following tasks are defined: to study the existing standards; to systematize an approach for calculating the carbon footprint of the product; to distinguish between the terms ‘ecological’ and ‘carbon’ footprint; to research the opportunities for applying the lifecycle analysis in agriculture; to identify the extent of environmental statements in Bulgarian agriculture and to make recommendations for improving the current methods for measuring carbon footprints. The thesis is that the carbon footprint of agriculture must take into account the negative and positive impacts on the environment. Based on the study, the following results are achieved: basic concepts are clarified and the approach for calculating the carbon footprint is systematized. An analysis of ecological footprint of Bulgaria is made. It is found that the lifecycle analysis can be applied in agriculture. Environmental statements are not widespread in Bulgaria, and in agriculture – there is not an organization with such a statement. A proposal is made to improve the existing methodologies for assessing carbon footprints by taking into account the stocks of carbon formed