Title: Overview and Prospects of IT Education in Ukrainian Universities
Abstract: The general goals of the political program of the digital decade until 2030 and the possibilities of their adaptation to the conditions of Ukraine are analyzed. Based on an analysis of global experience, the prospects for the development of IT education in Ukrainian universities have been identified. The object of the research was the activity of state and private universities in Ukraine. The world models of professional development for the IT education sphere were summarized, and the expediency of their innovative application in Ukraine was emphasized. The most significant challenges in the Ukrainian IT education system were identified (the need to improve cooperation between academia and industry, the introduction of dual education, and overcoming legislative obstacles). It was noted that the problems faced by educational systems in other countries are similar. This created the basis for solving these problems in the Ukrainian context based on the application of world experience. It is emphasized that a unique context-specific solution to the above-mentioned problems can be the strengthening of the specialized component of educational programs of Ukrainian universities in IT education, which are focused on its final product. It is recommended to strengthen their specialization and to form expert knowledge in each individual direction.
Keywords: IT Education;IT industry;IT professionals;digitalization;dual education;Ukrainian Universities (UU)
Review score: High
Review comment: The authors of the reviewed article in the Introduction section wrote an introduction to the research topic, not to the article. Out of 24 literature sources, 15 are regulatory and program documents of the Ukrainian and European Union. The Conclusion section was written without taking into account the requirements of its principles. 
According to the methodology of scientific research, the introduction of a scientific article should indicate the subject, purpose and objectives of the study, formulate and theoretically substantiate the hypothesis, consider the relevance and degree of study of the problem. Based on the title of the article, it is desirable if that the literature review should contain sources explaining what IT education is and the experience of its development; the range of problems in the use of digital technologies, and the overall situation in the field of digitalization at Ukrainian universities in comparison with individual European universities. Taking into account that the recommended number of references for a scientific article is 30-50, of which at least 60% must be published within the last 5 years. To obtain specific results from a study of the development of IT education in selected universities in Ukraine, it seems reasonable to supplement the study of barriers to the implementation of IT education with empirical methods, in particular a survey  and interviews with students, faculty and staff. . It is recommended that the article reflect the definition, essence and classification of IT Education available in the literature and practice and its development in universities in Ukraine and other countries. Since the article is not academic, but a review, it is proposed to change the title to reflect the content. For example: Review and Outlook of IT Education at Ukrainian Universities The conclusion should reflect the results obtained and compare them with the goal that was set in the introduction.