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Biochemical and Hematological Patterns of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in Mongolia
Authors: Nyamdag Narangarav , Sukhee Munkhbat , Myagmarsuren Erdenetuya , Gombojav Bayasgalan
Published: April 2024

Objectives: The impact of COVID-19 prompted a race to find a treatment that would reduce its mortality. This study aimed to analyze how the clinical and laboratory characteristics reflect the disease process and progression of COVID-19 cases in hospitalized patients of Mongolia, which could be informative in managing patients with COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on the prescription patterns of drugs given to hospitalized patients diagnosed with COVID-19. A total of 1012 participants were recruited in the study. These were identified from the reported positive cases by polymerase chain reaction or antigen reactivity performed in Ulaanbaatar. Result: A total of 1096 patients participated in this study. The mean age was 51.86 ± 16.98 for male patients and 52.23 ± 16.4 for female patients. It has been revealed that there are statistically significant differences between male and female patients. RBC was 4.56 ± 0.79 M/ UL and 5.08 ± 1.36 M/UL, men and women respectively. The levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in female COVID-19 patients were significantly higher (46.75 ± 72.83 mg/dL) compared to male patients (33.94 ± 47.96 mg/dL). The platelet count (PLT) was 245.32 ± 77.71 for male patients, while there was a significant reduction in PLT count in female patients (229.30 ± 71.59). Conclusions: Patients with COVID-19 in Mongolia appeared to remain in the hospital for 6.86 ± 2.43 days, shorter than in other countries. Hematological analysis showed that female patients had elevated C-reactive protein levels and decreased PLT count.
A Critical Discourse Analysis of ChatGPT’s Role in Knowledge and Power Production
Authors: Nasih Ahmed Twana , Aziz Mahmood Karzan
Published: April 2024

Based on the significance and role of ChatGPT in the power and knowledge production, this research aims to display how ChatGPT responds to questions that are by nature controversial and debatable, as their values depend on the agency or power that answers them. The main question of this work is whether this artificial intellegince model is influenced by any discourse(s). The approaches employed in this work are Michel Foucault’s discourse analysis and Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis. It is contended that discourses are ubiquitously everywhere in social practices. To Fairclough and Foucault, language production is strongly connected to power and knowledge production. Therefore, utilising a qualitative method in the examination, the work wishes to identify the discourse(s) that can affect ChatGPT’s responses and discuss its implications for knowledge and power production. The research discovered that ChatGPT’s answers unveiled a prejudice towards capitalist discourse, established knowledge, and suppressed alternative opinions. Also, the definitions of capitalism and communism by ChatGPT were insufficient because the political and ideological dimensions of capitalism were ignored, which can be considered major findings of this present work regarding the two selected systems. This indicates that ChatGPT’s knowledge production, an example or model from the ongoing technological revolution, cannot be relied on for being biased in its responses.
Harnessing AI Chatbots for EFL Essay Writing: A Paradigm Shift in Language Pedagogy
Authors: M. Pitychoutis Konstantinos
Published: April 2024

In a time when digital technologies are changing educational paradigms, this study delves into integrating Artificial Intelligence chatbots in enhancing English as a foreign language essay writing, marking a significant shift in language pedagogy. With the backdrop of increasing reliance on technology in educational settings, the research foregrounds Artificial Intelligence chatbots’ potential to revolutionise traditional teaching methodologies. This article aims to scrutinise the efficacy of these digital assistants in augmenting the essay-writing skills of English learners, underlining the importance of aligning technological advancements with educational needs. By investigating the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence chatbots into English as a foreign language curriculum, the study highlights their capacity to offer immediate, personalised feedback, fostering a learning environment that supports individual learners’ needs and preferences. The central inquiry revolves around identifying and optimising the mechanisms through which Artificial Intelligence chatbots can contribute to developing writing proficiency among English students. Through a comprehensive review, the paper presents insights into the pedagogical benefits and challenges of using Artificial Intelligence chatbots, including their role in promoting learner autonomy, accommodating diverse learning styles, and providing a safe space for linguistic experimentation. The findings underscore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence chatbots in language education, advocating for a paradigmatic shift towards more interactive, responsive, and learner-centred teaching approaches. This review not only reaffirms the significance of integrating technology into language learning but also opens new avenues for enhancing the educational experiences of English learners
Using ChatGPT as a Learning Tool: A Study of Ukrainian Students’ Perceptions
Authors: Pavlenko Olha , Syzenko Anastasiia
Published: April 2024

Artificial intelligence and generative AI in higher education emerge as transformative forces, profoundly impacting educational practices and methodologies. This paper explores students’ experiences using ChatGPT for learning purposes and investigates their satisfaction levels with the support provided by this tool. For data collection, the authors developed a questionnaire, and a study was conducted among a random sample of 247 university students from Ukraine graduating in Business, Engineering, and IT. The findings confirm that students most commonly rely on ChatGPT when searching for information and working on language-related tasks, such as text editing and text improvements. The study contributes to a better understanding of AI tool integration in diverse academic disciplines, highlighting the importance of tailored strategies to meet distinct needs and expectations across various specialisms in higher education. Moreover, the findings suggest high satisfaction among students of all three specialisms with using ChatGPT for learning purposes, including working on tasks and assignments, and a positive attitude toward this tool in promoting the quality of learning. The results of this study may encourage administrators and educators at higher education institutions to incorporate good practices on using Generative AI tools into curricula and instructional practices, with relevant guidelines on the use of AI and a substantial focus on developing students’ skills on how to use generative AI tools effectively for different purposes and in various academic and professional domains.
The Impact of ChatGPT on the Development of Vocabulary Knowledge of Saudi EFL Students
Authors: Ibrahim Mugableh Ahmad
Published: April 2024

This research was piloted to systematically compare the impact of ChatGPT-generated exercises versus traditional exercises on Saudi EFL students’ vocabulary size and the strength of word families. It aimed to answer the following questions: 1) To what extent does the integration of ChatGPT-generated exercises impact Saudi EFL students’ vocabulary size of word families? 2) To what extent does the integration of ChatGPT-generated exercises impact Saudi EFL students’ vocabulary size and strength of word families? This research holds significance because it provides educators with empirical results of the impact of ChatGPT’s role and function on the second language vocabulary development process. Sixty male Saudi students at Jouf University were selected by stratified random sampling. The design of this research is experimental. Consequently, samples were randomly assigned to different experimental conditions and groups (i.e., control and treatment groups). Computer-Adaptive Test of Size and Strength, as developed by Laufer and Goldstein (2004), was administered to both groups at the beginning and end of their studies in the IELP course with an interval of four months. The collected results from all participants (N=60) from both groups and in both intervals (i.e., pre-test and post-test) were clearly and concisely imported to Statistical Package for the Social Sciences SPSS. Multivariate Analysis of Variance was conducted. Results revealed that Saudi EFL students’ vocabulary development improved significantly in both groups. However, participants in the experimental group who experienced ChatGPT-generated exercises notably surpassed that of the control group in terms of vocabulary size and strength of word families.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Tools on Academic Writing Instruction in Higher Education: A Systematic Review
Authors: Aljuaid Hind
Published: April 2024

With the growth of Artificial Intelligence technologies, there is interest in studying their potential impact on university academic writing courses. This study examined whether AI tools are replacing these courses by exploring how they effectively replace traditional academic writing instruction and this shift’s potential benefits and drawbacks. The researcher reviewed existing literature on integrating AI tools into academic writing instruction. The findings provide insights to educators navigating the integration of Artificial Intelligence tools into writing curricula while maintaining instructional quality and academic integrity standards. By synthesizing the latest research, this study can inform decisions about the appropriate use of Artificial Intelligence in teaching essential writing skills. Increased use of Artificial Intelligence writing tools has sparked debate about their role in academic writing instruction. Universities like Stanford have updated policies around Artificial Intelligence tool usage and academic integrity. The University of California issued guidance acknowledging the prevalence of generative Artificial Intelligence on campuses. Middlebury College banned classroom use of ChatGPT over concerns it could impede critical thinking and writing skill development. Results show that while Artificial Intelligence helps with grammar and style, questions remain about its impact on creativity and critical thinking. However, Artificial Intelligence is not replacing university writing courses. These courses teach critical thinking, research, citation, argumentation, creativity, originality, and ethics, which Artificial Intelligence lacks. Academic writing courses offer a complete learning experience. Artificial Intelligence may improve academic writing but is unlikely to replace traditional courses soon. A balanced approach integrating Artificial Intelligence support while preserving core elements of academic writing education appears most effective for preparing students for diverse writing challenges.
Analyzing the Possibilities of Implementation of AI and Social Networks in Teaching Foreign Language Students: Ukrainian Universities Case Study
Authors: Ivanytska Natalia , Koliasa Olena , Kovalevska Tetiana , Matsera Olha , Tetiana Tetiana , Tkachuk Tkachuk
Published: April 2024

The growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and social networks into the educational landscape has raised questions about their impact on teaching and learning, particularly in foreign language instruction. This study explores the didactic properties of social networks and AI as information and communication technology (ICT) tools in the context of foreign language education at the university level. Through a comprehensive literature review, the researchers analyzed global studies on the integration of AI and social networks in language learning, as well as research specific to the Ukrainian higher education context. A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis was conducted to systematically evaluate the potential benefits and challenges associated with the implementation of these technologies in foreign language instruction. The findings indicate that using AI-driven language learning applications, and social media platforms can significantly enhance vocabulary retention, language proficiency, and student engagement. However, the study also highlights potential threats, such as risks to academic integrity, entrenchment of discrimination, and the democratization of plagiarism. The research further emphasizes the importance of addressing teachers’ skills in navigating the ethical implications of AI integration in educational settings. The study provides valuable insights for university administrators, language instructors, and educational technology researchers. It underscores the need for a nuanced and informed approach to incorporating AI and social networks into foreign language curricula, balancing the pedagogical benefits with appropriate safeguards to ensure the quality and integrity of the educational process. The findings contribute to the evolving discourse on the role of emerging technologies in transforming higher education and language teaching.
Navigating the Artificial Intelligence Frontier: Perceptions of Instructors, Students, and Administrative Staff on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Syahrin Syerina , Akmal Nurul
Published: April 2024

This study examines the perceptions of instructors, students, and administrative staff on the role of ChatGPT in Oman’s educational setting. This study is significant as it provides insights into the extent to which Artificial Intelligence is used in education and provides guidance for future plans. Examining the perceptions of the various stakeholders in an education setting in Oman provides valuable information for higher learning institutions that are keen on embracing new technology while keeping to the traditional education values. The study utilized focus group discussions to gather the data from the instructors, students, and administrative staff. The findings revealed that ChatGPT’s instrumental role is in refining content, especially among students, administrative staff, and instructors who are non-native English speakers. Administrative staff and instructors highlighted its efficacy in drafting emails, indicating Artificial Intelligence’s potential to improve routine cognitive tasks. Students appreciated ChatGPT for explaining complex academic tasks. However, concerns surface from the instructors regarding over-reliance on Artificial Intelligence and potential loss of academic integrity, resonating with previous literature. These findings are contextualized within Oman’s unique socio-cultural and educational settings. Given the emergent nature of Artificial Intelligence in Oman’s education, the study offers insights that provide a foundation for future research and guide policymaking.
Using Artificial Intelligence for Essay Writing
Authors: Ling Jen Shirley , Salam Abdul Rahim
Published: April 2024

This study hopes to bring insights for researchers and educators in using artificial intelligence for essay writing through a systematic review on the use of AI in writing for the past 10 years. Although Artificial Intelligence has long existed in other fields such as medicine, engineering, journalism, and forensic analysis, it has only made a great impact in the education field after the emergence of ChatGPT. Generative Artificial Intelligence is seen as a tool that can assist teachers and students in academics such as generating ideas, evaluating essays, storytelling, and providing feedback. It has even been considered as the co-author in students’ manuscripts and essays. However, there are still lack of studies on the usage of Artificial Intelligence in developing students’ essay writing performance. Thus, this study hopes to enlighten researchers and educators in using Artificial Intelligence tools in improving students’ essay writing performance. This study will provide insights for researchers and teachers on the different types of artificial intelligence tools that can be used in teaching essay writing. It also provides areas that researchers can focus on since majority of the studies are conducted overseas and only two studies are carried out in Malaysia so far. Hopefully, this study will provide useful information for language teachers in using artificial intelligence tools in teaching essay writing to students.
ChatGPT Integrated Grammar Teaching and Learning in EFL Classes: A Study on Tishk International University Students in Erbil, Iraq
Authors: Kucuk Turgay
Published: April 2024

This study aims to investigate and analyze the benefits and concerns that ChatGPT offers to EFL students’ grammar learning and teaching in foreign language classrooms. There have been many studies on the advantages and disadvantages of ChatGPT in education, but there are almost no studies on the benefits and harms of this platform in grammar learning and teaching. This study will be an important resource for scholars who will investigate the importance and impact of ChatGPT in language learning and teaching. Simultaneously, it will serve as a valuable tool for examining the benefits and concerns that ChatGPT presents to students in the realm of grammar acquisition. In this context, control and experimental groups were created at Tishk International University using the random sampling method. The control group received teacher and book-centered grammar education, and the experimental group received ChatGPT-cantered grammar education. When the post-test results applied to the students at the end of seven weeks were analysed using the SPSS-27 t statistic, there was a significant difference of .001 between the two groups. Control group 8.86%. While showing success, the experimental group showed a success of 26.53%. In addition, in the focus group interview analysis applied to the students at the end of the study, it was revealed that the majority of the students were satisfied with the integration of ChatGPT into their grammar lessons. Although some students expressed their concerns, when we look at the overall study, the benefits that ChatGPT offers to grammar learning are greater than the concerns it brings.
Tapping into the Pedagogical Potential of infinigoChatIC: Evidence from iWrite Scoring and Comments and Lu & Ai’s Linguistic Complexity Analyzer
Authors: Dong Danping
Published: April 2024

ChatGPT has drawn rapid interest among linguists and language teachers, with academics and industries rushing to tap into its potential. Yet the pedagogical potential of ChatGPT for L2 English writing remains to be further explored academically. This study aims to examine the effects of ChatGPT, or one of its Chinese versions called infinigoChatIC, in improving the quality of L2 writing and in facilitating the development of L2 proficiency among some postgraduate students learning an English reading and writing course in a prestigious university in Southwest China. Specifically, the main research questions focus on how infinigoChatIC-polished L2 English writings perform in comparison to L2 learner writings, and how the improvement of English writing is reflected in the changes of lexical and syntactic complexity, as evidenced by measured data and its pedagogical significance. A set of 24 English writings are collected as part of regular homework assignments, then this set of English writing is polished by the teacher researcher in the infinigoChatIC dialogue box with the prompt “please correct grammatical errors in the following English text so that it is grammatically accurate.” These two sets of writings are scored in iWrite automatic scoring system and then analyzed in Lu & Ai’s web-interfaced linguistic complexity analyzer. The study finds that infinigoChatIC can effectively improve the quality of L2 English writing, with lexical complexity vastly improved and yet surprisingly overall syntactic complexity slightly reduced. Pedagogical implications are discussed.
Conventional and downside CAPM with higher-order moments: Evidence from emerging markets
Authors: Markowski Lesław
Published: April 2024

Research background: Conventional CAPM is a well-known and tested theory on various capital markets. It was also repeatedly rejected as a model of capital pricing. This article proposes a different approach to both CAPM testing and the use of other risk measures. In addition, research is global, including emerging countries.
Purpose of the article: This paper investigates the standard CAPM, and this model is based on higher moments of the return distribution for the global emerging market. In addition, this paper aims to compare the conventional and downside CAPM versions using the beta coefficient and co-moments.
Methods: Contrary to the classical unconditional tests for the risk premium, conditional relationships are also estimated considering the market portfolio condition. Moreover, the studies considered conventional and downside approaches to risk measures. The cross-sectional regressions are based on the Fama-MacBeth (F-M) procedure and panel models.
Findings & value added: The findings contribute to the debate on whether beta coefficient and higher order co-moments in conventional and downside approaches can explain the cross-sectional emerging indices returns. The unconditional models using all measures do not significantly describe the cross-sectional volatility of returns. The cross-sectional regressions in up and down-market based on both the classic F-M procedure and panel models show that the beta and co-kurtosis risk premium is significant and depends on market conditions. The risk premium for co-skewness is not valid, and the direction of the relationships is opposite than expected. Research also demonstrates that the test results of CAPM relationships are not robust to the presence of outliers and shocks resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic in the context of risk-return space. Research provides strong support for the importance of downside risk in the context of standard CAPM and, above all, higher co-moments.
Foreign experience of investigating crimes committed by members of youth informal groups (associations)
Authors: Larkin M. A.
Published: April 2024

The article deals with specific issues of foreign experience in investigating crimes committed by members of informal youth groups (associations). It is emphasized that the study of foreign experience in the investigation of crimes committed by members of youth informal groups (associations) will contribute to the development and improvement of recommendations for the investigation of the corresponding category of criminal offenses in Ukraine.

The peculiarities of detection and investigation of crimes committed by members of youth informal groups (associations) in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada and the USA are analyzed.

Most often, French youth can unite in informal groups in connection with a common place of residence (street, district, city), because of race, nationality, political views, social crises, etc. Difficulties in investigating the criminal activities of informal youth in France are associated with the active use of social networks for the preparation and concealment of committed offenses, the organization of gangs, an increase in their number, and a great public outcry.

All youth informal groups (associations) in Germany can be divided into 3 types: 1) associations of young people who are migrants, refugees and spend their free time together, live on the same street, in the same district; 2) neo-Nazi youth associations; 3) unification of youth on the basis of political views and protest sentiments.

The boom in youth crime in the Netherlands occurred in the early 1980s. But a balanced preventive work, starting in 1985, gave results. An active struggle is being waged against youth neo-Nazi groups (associations) on the Internet.

There are 434 youth gangs in Canada with approximately 7,070 members. The greatest concentration of youth gangs in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

In the 50s. XX century. American youth, and students in particular, showed themselves for the first time as an active political force, able to defend their positions on an equal footing with political parties and «adult» public organizations. The youth of that time advocated civil liberties – freedom of speech, organizations, meetings, etc. But informal youth groups in the USA are not only a subcultural phenomenon, but also gangs that actively engage in criminal activities based on the promotion of ideas, views, and lifestyles.
The right of military personnel to defense in the context of the European integration Ukraine
Authors: Popov G. V.
Published: April 2024

The relevance of the article is because certain aspects of harmonisation of legislation of Ukraine and the European Union member states, which are NATO members, in particular, in terms of ensuring the rights of military personnel to defence within criminal proceedings, require their own separate scientific understanding in the current context.

The article analyses the provisions of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of 1950, the Agreement between the Parties to the North Atlantic Treaty regarding the Status of their Forces of their Armed Forces, and national legislation of Ukraine.

The author notes that today in Ukraine there is no separate system of military justice and no specialisation of attorneys at the level of law in cases of this category has been introduced. Given that our country is currently facing a full-scale invasion, and the establishment of a military justice system following the example of certain NATO member states requires significant budgetary expenditures, it seems appropriate to introduce mandatory specialisation of lawyers providing legal assistance to military personnel in criminal proceedings.

At the same time, NATO member states do not have a same vision of the need to introduce a separate system of military justice, but the existence of agreed standards of legal protection of our military personnel and military personnel of these countries is one of the integral elements of Ukraine’s membership in the North Atlantic Alliance.

In connection with the above, there is already an urgent need to study and implement the above standards in national legislation, including, inter alia, the consolidation of provisions in the legislation on the specialisation of lawyers providing legal aid in criminal proceedings of this category.
International experience in regulating of the pre-judicial investigation bodies jurisdictions
Authors: Smolyak I. A.
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the concept and legal implementation of the institution of the pre-judicial investigation bodies jurisdictions in Ukraine and the legal systems of European countries and the USA.

Analyzed the approaches to determining responsibility and the peculiarities of the organizational component of responsibility of pre-trial investigation bodies are also described.

It is noted that the lack of detailed legal regulation of the institution of liability in Ukrainian legislation determines it necessary to search for approaches in scientific doctrine, as well as practical solutions based on the example of existing legal systems of other countries.

The article analyzes that, similar to the provisions of Ukrainian legislation, the definition of the concept of jurisdiction in various legal systems is quite rare. In addition, the analysis of different jurisdictions indicates the similarity of approaches to understanding the rules of jurisdiction. Similar to the Ukrainian legislation, the aspect of determining and changing responsibility belongs to the powers of the prosecutor’s office.

It was noted that one of the main differences between pre-trial investigation bodies jurisdiction in Ukraine and in other European countries (Germany, France, and England) and the United States is the presence in Ukraine of institutionally separated subjects, in addition to the police, which are authorized to carry out pre-trial investigations.

The legal norms that indicate the rules of jurisdiction determine the direction of activity of pre-trial investigation bodies, but unfortunately there is no regulation of the relationship between the investigation and compliance with the relevant jurisdiction. Moreover, the tendency to increase the number of pre- trial investigation bodies requires detailed legal regulation and clear procedural and procedural norms which would provide an opportunity to avoid a conflict of jurisdiction for pre-trial investigation bodies.

Also was analyzed the European Union experience in solving the problem of the conflict of jurisdictions of bodies that carry out pre-trial investigation of member states. As part of this was described the work of the Eurojust which is authorized to solve problems with the specified conflicts of jurisdictions.

Separately the article points out the relationship between violations of jurisdiction and the doctrine of «fruits of the poisoned tree» using the case law of the European Court of Human Rights and individual European countries as an example.
Implementation of the principle of competition in the course of pre-trial investigation
Authors: Striletska O. V. , Habrelian A. Y.
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of implementing the adversarial principle in the course of pre-trial investigation. Adversariality determines the image of the entire criminal process, since it implies its construction in which the functions of prosecution, defense and case resolution are separated from each other. This, in turn, gives the court’s verdict a special power of persuasion, increases its legal and social significance.

The adversarial principle in the course of pre-trial investigation has its own structure, which consists of four interrelated elements: 1) the presence of the prosecution and the defense; 2) the presence of equal procedural rights for the prosecution and the defense; 3) the presence and clear separation of the functions of public prosecution, defense and trial; 4) the presence of an objective and impartial court.

At the stage of pre-trial investigation, the adversarial nature of the parties is characterized by a number of circumstances, one of which is that the officials conducting the proceedings have power and administrative authority, unlike the defense. In the course of the study, the author substantiates the position that it is necessary to expand the powers of defense counsel with a view to intensifying his/her activities in implementing the principle of adversariality at the pre-trial investigation stage. In this regard, the author suggests that the CPC of Ukraine should include the following: a protocol form for recording the results of questioning of persons by the defense; provide for the liability of public authorities, local self-government bodies, enterprises, institutions, organizations, officials and individuals for failure to comply with the defense’s requests for the provision of necessary items and documents; supplement the CPC of Ukraine with a rule imposing on the investigator, prosecutor the obligation to timely notify the defense counsel of the time and place of the investigative (search) action in which he or she has the right to participate.
Separate elements of the criminal characteristics of criminal offenses related to illegal drug trafficking
Authors: Yankovskyi V. O.
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to certain elements of the forensic characteristics of criminal offenses related to illegal drug trafficking. It is noted that over the past 2 years, the number of criminal offenses investigated by us has significantly increased, which requires science and practice to develop new approaches to pre- trial investigation, including forensic characterization. The main elements of the forensic characterization of criminal offenses related to drug trafficking will be: the method of the crime, the object of the criminal offense, the identity of the criminal and typical traces.

It has been established that the methods of committing these criminal offenses include: movement of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their analogues or precursors across the customs border of Ukraine outside of customs control or with concealment from customs control; the use of funds obtained from the illegal circulation of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their analogues, precursors, poisonous or potent substances or poisonous or potent medicines for the purpose of continuing the illegal circulation of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their analogues, precursors, poisonous or potent substances or poisonous or strong medicines; illegal production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation or forwarding of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances or their analogues; appropriation, extortion, narcotics, psychotropic substances; illegal sowing or cultivation of hypnotic poppy; illegal introduction of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances or their analogues into the body; tendency to use narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances or their analogues, etc.

It was concluded that groups of traces of drug production, storage, consumption, and others allow for differentiated examination and effective response to various aspects of drug crime. And the detection of equipment, process materials, final product and other elements related to the manufacture of drugs becomes an important step in uncovering and stopping the activities of drug traffickers. Some traces, such as odor and microparticles, can remain with artisanal production, providing additional opportunities for detection and apprehension of criminals.
Historical background of the law enforcement bodies development of the USA, Great Britain, and Ukraine
Authors: Trachuk P. A. , Stupnyk Ya. V.
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the historical formation of the law enforcement system of the USA, Great Britain and Ukraine on the basis of a comparative legal analysis of the key stages of the law enforcement agencies genesis.

It is proved that the formation of the system of law enforcement bodies in a certain state is determined by the peculiarities of the state-legal system of this state and existing historical events, which became a trigger for changes both in regulatory and legal regulation, and in the implementation of the tasks of law enforcement bodies in practice. The choice as a basis for the analysis of the historical development of the law enforcement system of countries such as Ukraine, the United States of America, and Great Britain derives from one factor, namely the form of the state system, since, in our opinion, there is a hypothesis regarding the influence of the form of the state system on the development of law enforcement bodies on the territory of a certain country.

On the basis of the applied comparative legal analysis, the essential stages of the development of law enforcement agencies of these states, the regulatory and legal enshrining of their competence, and the peculiarities of the practical implementation of their functions were studied and analyzed.

It is justified that the historical development of states, their political interaction on the historical arena with other states, the development of economy and trade influenced and still influences the speed and intensity of the development of the law enforcement system. Thus, the belonging of the territories of Ukraine to different states caused the multi-stage formation of its law enforcement system as well as the obtaining of various foreign practices of its legal regulation. The administrative-territorial structure of the states, which was determined during the analysis of the experience of the United States of America, has no less influence: as a result of the federal structure of the state, we can talk about a three-tier system of law enforcement bodies at the level of the federation, individual states, and at the local level. The historical development of Great Britain contributed to the formation of various independent bodies within the law enforcement system, which was not observed in other studied states.
Participation of a lawyer in disciplinary proceedings against judges
Authors: Khotynska-Nor O. Z.
Published: April 2024

The article examines certain aspects of a lawyer’s participation in disciplinary proceedings against a judge. It is noted that a lawyer in disciplinary proceedings against a judge can be both the initiator, upon whose complaint the disciplinary proceedings were opened, and the judge’s representative for the purpose of protecting his rights and interests. The focus of the study is on the representation of judges by a lawyer. Such interest is due to a number of reasons. First, since August 2020, the High Council of Justice has accumulated a significant number of disciplinary proceedings against judges, the resumption of proceedings of which took place only recently. Secondly, advocacy during the war underwent a significant transformation, as the demand for advocacy services changed. Many areas of lawyer practice have lost their relevance, which requires lawyers to review their approaches to their own professional development and areas of professional activity. In this context, a significant array of disciplinary proceedings against judges opens up new opportunities for lawyers. Their participation in the disciplinary procedure in relation to the judge is a promising direction for the development of the specialization of advocacy.

Representation of a judge by a lawyer in disciplinary proceedings is a rather specific type of lawyer’s activity. After all, as a jurisdictional procedure, disciplinary proceedings against judges must meet the requirements of a «fair court» within the meaning of Art. 6 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, which has many nuances. In particular, we are talking about the observance of such principles as openness, equality of parties, competitiveness and others in disciplinary proceedings. At the same time, the legal status of a judge implies a set of specific rights and duties of a judge along with numerous guarantees of his independence, which must be observed by all without exception. In addition, the legislation regulating the procedure for bringing a judge to disciplinary responsibility has recently undergone significant changes. Collectively, this requires a significant intellectual resource from the lawyer, which will allow to effectively protect the rights and interests of the judge in disciplinary proceedings, as well as to reasonably position oneself on the market of legal services in this segment of the lawyer’s specialization.
The International Criminal Court: current problems and ways of their solution
Authors: Gutnyk V. V.
Published: April 2024

The article examines the current problems of the functioning of the International Criminal Court, in particular the main problem – insufficient expected effectiveness, problematic issues of jurisdiction, initiation of proceedings, duration of proceedings and its influence on the effectiveness of the ICC, as well as the issue of proper cooperation between the ICC and states.

It is emphasized that the establishment of international criminal justice bodies was a response to impunity for committed international crimes, which arises due to the ineffectiveness of national legal systems in the fight against international crimes. It is emphasized that the effectiveness of the International Criminal Court largely depends on cooperation with states and international organizations, as well as available financial and human resources.

It is concluded that there is an urgent need for the international community to review the mechanisms of response to those states that, by not extraditing suspects, de facto contribute to impunity for committed international crimes; effective countermeasures and sanctions by states and international organizations should be applied to them.

Emphasis is placed on the expediency of amending the Rome Statute in accordance with Article 121 of the Rome Statute, giving the International Criminal Court unconditional ratione materiae jurisdiction over the crime of aggression, as is the case with genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. It is emphasized that the International Criminal Court should become a permanent court that will have such jurisdiction; in its turn, this will reduce the risk of committing new armed aggressions.

A partial solution to the problem of the excessive length of criminal proceedings at the ICC is proposed by increasing funding and recruiting additional personnel.
The role of the NPT in preventing further proliferation of nuclear weapons
Authors: Les I. O.
Published: April 2024

The entire atmosphere created by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and its presence in the world played one of the responsible roles, since after the US bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, nuclear weapons were never used in a military situation (unless, of course, you take into account that the nuclear powers conducted more than 2,000 nuclear explosions at their test sites).

It can be said that this is the result of a broad consensus reached by the international community on the prevention of the proliferation of nuclear weapons and other types of weapons of mass destruction, as well as the result of the actual operation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons during its more than 50 years of existence. Currently, no bilateral or multilateral meeting on international security issues, including at the highest level, is held without a mention of nuclear non-proliferation, and it is often at the top of the agenda.

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is an international legal and ethical norm that has entered the minds of millions of people. Many countries have developed and adopted national legislation establishing export control rules for materials used in the production of weapons of mass destruction, as well as other laws (customs, etc.) to help ensure the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Extensive training of young experts in basic knowledge to support the international non-proliferation regime of nuclear weapons is ongoing.

In the field of technology, scientists and experts in reactor engineering are working in many countries to build nuclear power plants that will not produce materials used to create weapons of mass destruction. Many scientists are working to prevent the construction of reactors that threaten the proliferation of technologies and nuclear materials capable of producing nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction.

The conclusion of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the establishment of an international non-proliferation regime contributed to a fundamental change in the world’s attitude to nuclear weapons. From the first impression in the eyes of the world public that nuclear weapons are a «genius» discovery, the latter is increasingly perceived as a mortal danger that threatens human existence, and this idea penetrates deeper and deeper into the consciousness of millions of people.
Legal bases of the information policy regarding the protection of the rights of air passengers
Authors: Chulinda L. I. , Bem N. V.
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the justification of the need to unify the national legislation of Ukraine with the acts of the European Union in the field of human rights, in particular, the rights of air passengers. The article summarizes the analysis of the effectiveness of existing legal acts and mechanisms aimed at ensuring a high level of protection of the rights and safety of air passengers in specific situations. It is claimed that Ukraine undertakes to bring national legislation in the field of air passenger rights protection into full compliance with EU acts, despite the biggest challenge on the way to building democracy in Ukraine - the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation and the closure of Ukrainian airspace for today. The development of legal mechanisms to protect the rights of air passengers is determined not only by the desire to ensure their safety during travel, but also contributes to the development of the aviation industry in general. The need to pay attention to the protection of the rights of air passengers in the process of implementation of EU acts is emphasized, since human rights standards require proper study and implementation for the effective use of common air space, restoration of air navigation infrastructure. The main attention is focused on the peculiarities of the harmonization of national and European standards, which requires significant efforts and a large number of measures on the part of the state, in particular, the proper implementation of EU acts regarding the rights of air passengers and the protection of consumer rights. Next steps regarding further obligations of Ukraine were also analyzed. Increasing attention to the protection of the rights of air passengers is of practical importance for increasing the effectiveness of cooperation between Ukraine and the EU in the field of human rights and creating a modern legal framework for aviation regulations regarding the rights of air passengers in the country. Tasks that need to be completed for the successful integration of Ukraine into the common aviation space of the EU are highlighted. The experience of law enforcement for the protection of the rights of EU air passengers will contribute to the restoration of our state’s capabilities for the safety of civil aviation flights. Conducting research in this direction is a relevant and necessary scientific search.
Peculiarities of conducting investigative (search) actions during the investigation of the enforced disappearance of a person
Authors: Voitovych Y. M. , Kyrychuk B. S. , Bahatko A. S.
Published: April 2024

The article outlines the tactical principles of conducting such investigative (search) actions: inspection (last known whereabouts of the victim, her place of residence, probable place of the incident, vehicle owned or used by the person, things and documents); interrogation (of witnesses); search.

On the basis of studied criminal proceedings, taking into account the specifics of committing illegal acts related to the enforced disappearance of a person, such investigative (search) actions are divided according to the territorial principle, in particular, when: a person disappeared on the territory controlled by Ukraine; the person disappeared in the territory not controlled by Ukraine. The peculiarities of the tactics of conducting investigative (search) actions - examination, questioning of the applicant and other eyewitnesses about the sources of the reported information and the known circumstances of the person’s disappearance are highlighted.

It has been established that the purpose of conducting an inspection of the scene of the incident during the investigation of the enforced disappearance of a person is to: identify and record material evidence, traces, objects that are important for criminal proceedings; verification of testimony of witnesses about the circumstances of a criminal offense; clarification of the situation and circumstances of the criminal offense under investigation. Also, an important investigative (search) action during the investigation of crimes based on the fact of the enforced disappearance of a person is the questioning of a witness. First of all, we are talking about the questioning as a witness of the applicant who reported the disappearance of the person. During the interrogation of the witnesses, it is necessary to find out all the circumstances of the event known to them: time, place of the crime; circumstances preceding the commission of the crime; identity of the victim and possible kidnappers; if these persons are unknown to them - signs of their appearance, etc. The exact time the person left the last place of stay, the possible direction and route of movement, mobile phone number and IMEI of the subscriber, data on registration in social networks and e-mail inbox are subject to establishment. The specifics of the relationship between the applicant and the victim are clarified.