A note on zero sets of absolutely monotonic functions

A new necessary condition for a set to be the zero set of an absolutely monotonic function is given

Zero sets of entire absolutely monotonic functions

The paper is devoted to the problem of characterization of the class of subsets of $\mathbb {C}$ which can serve as zero sets of entire absolutely monotonic functions

A note on zero sets of absolutely monotonic functions

A new necessary condition for a set to be the zero set of an absolutely monotonic function is given

Linguistic and Cultural Knowledge Acquisition in Terms of the Multimodal Approach To EIL Studies

The problem of linguistic and cultural knowledge correlation in terms of English as an International Language learning deserves special attention as one of the topical issues in reference to the new methods of knowledge and skills acquisition, required in the present-day global society. Language learning determined by particular cultural and conceptual bases faces new challenges in the case of EIL, as culture should be discussed within different terms in this connection and serve to achieve different educational goals. Within this context, culture is referred to as both the subject of studies and the means of learning. It is used as the source of information for EIL learners and helps to create a multicultural environment to facilitate the process of intercultural professional communication. Culture can be learned both from the point of view of similarity and its difference, which correlates with the basic tendencies in semiosic systems development. The use of modern information technologies as well as the lifetime learning mode in which modern citizens live and work seeks new approaches and methods of knowledge acquisition. The multimodal approach to language and culture deserves special attention from the viewpoint of EIL learning as it implicates elaboration of certain methodology that covers the whole complex of modes based on the use of the human senses abilities as well as different semiotic systems including language. The approach in question seems to be used for the purpose of educational process optimization, especially with reference to the purposes of EIL studies and the role of culture in this concern. To analyze the problem in detail and to demonstrate the validity of cultural knowledge application within EIL learning and teaching, the survey that included 3 questionnaires has been carried out on the basis of the materials presented by 62 linguistic (English philology) and 60 non-linguistic (Social sciences) students. The answers contained in the questionnaire enabled the authors to come to the conclusions as referred to the validity of multimodal approach application with respect to cultural and linguistic skills and knowledge acquisition within the scope of EIL learning and teaching

Imperfection of Entropy Principles in the Implementation of Supply Chain Strategy Measures to Promote Goods in the Media

The system of relations between the consumer and the seller has many factors that shape the dynamics of the market of goods and services based on the supply chain strategy. Supply chains satisfy customers by striving for delivering the right products to the right place at the right time, at the right quality and at the right quantity within an increasingly faster pace and lower cost. Theories of social entropy consider the system of social relations from the standpoint of the equilibrium of systems and their disproportion. The equilibrium state of the market of goods and services is possible only in theory. Market failures in every way prevent the emergence of an equilibrium state. Promotion of goods in modern conditions is considered the norm. However, advertising is increasingly faced with negative reviews of consumers of goods and services in the media space. A large number of advertising destroys this system, on the one hand, and on the other, transforms the sphere of information content in the media

The man standing on the globe

The forthcoming 134th birthday of Nikolai Vavilov has in spired the editors to publish the essay The Man Standing on the Globe written by Dr. Margarita Vishnyakova as the introductory article to the Spanish translation of Vavilov’s Five Continents (Cinco continentes). This book was published in 2015 by Libros del Jata S.L., a small publishing company in Bilbao, Spain. Margarita Vishnyakova was directly involved in the process of publication. She was acquainted with Dr. Gustavo Renobales, a former professor of botany at the University of the Basque Country, who became the book’s editor and publisher. As soon as the publishing process was initiated, Gustavo sought Margarita’s aid. She helped to overcome formalities associated with copyright and assisted with translation and selection of illustrations, also contributing to the solution of some botanical and linguistic problems (Vishnyakova, 2017). It took two years to finalize the publication. This essay was published only in Spanish. The original Russian version is presented here