bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biological activity of sod - podzolic sandsand soil with meloriative application of hydrogels
Authors: Danilova T. N. , Khomyakov Y. V. , Kononchuk* P. Yu.
Published: July 2021

Biological activity of the soil is an indicator characterizing the number of organisms living in the soil, and quantitatively evaluating the results of their vital activity. High biological activity is a factor in increasing soil fertility and its phytosanitary state, achieved by creating optimal living conditions for soil microorganisms: providing nutrients, especially organic matter, moisture, heat and soil aeration. In this paper, we assess the effect of hydrogels of different chemical bases on the microbiological activity of sod-podzolic sandy loam soil. The effect of hydrogels on the microbiological activity of sod-podzolic soil was studied in a microfield experiment in a special installation (“dry place”) under conditions of soil drought and field conditions (Menkovsky branch of the FSBIU API, Gatchinsky district, Leningrad region). The experience was laid with two types of hydrogels (potassium and sodium base) with a single dose (40 g/m2). In the experiment, the indicators of soil biological activity were compared in the following variants: soil - control with the addition of 90 kg ha-1 NPK in the form of an azofoska, hydrogel introduced to a depth of 10–12 cm + N90 P90 K90, hydrogel introduced to a depth of 20–22 cm + N90P90K90. Samples of sod-podzolic sandy loam soil were taken from depths (10–12 cm and 20–22 cm) at the beginning and at the end of the growing season. In the course of the studies, it was found that when the hydrogel is introduced, both in the upper root-inhabited soil layer and in the 20–22 cm layer, favorable conditions are created for the microbiological activity of sod-podzolic sandy loam soil. It has been established that the chemical basis of the hydrogel does not inhibit the activity of the microbial community.
Relationship between the ABO blood group and mortality among the COVID-19 patients
Authors: DOĞANAY Fatih , AK Rohat
Published: July 2021

Objective: Differences in blood group antigen expression may increase or decrease the sensitivity of the host to many infections. Our aim in this study is to examine the relationship between ABO and Rh blood groups of COVID-19 patients and their mortality.

Material and Method: This retrospective observational study was conducted with patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the emergency department of a tertiary hospital between May 1, 2020, and November 1, 2020. Patients who had a positive COVID-19 RT-PCR test and had blood group information in the HIMS database were included in the study. Blood groups, age, and gender information of the patients who included in the study were recorded on a form.

Results: The population of this study consists of 356 patients, of which 171 were women and 185 were men. There were 94 people in the O blood group, 185 people in the A blood group, 48 people in the B blood group, 29 people in the AB blood group, 37 people in the Rh-negative blood group, 319 people in the Rh-positive blood group. When the mortality status between blood groups is examined, it was observed that COVID-19 was less mortal in men with O blood group (p= 0.002).

Conclusion: COVID-19 infection is more common in those with the A blood group compared to the other groups. Additionally, we concluded that being in the O blood group is a factor that reduces mortality in men. More studies with a larger sample size are needed to confirm the results of our study.
Effects of essential oils obtained from wild and cultured forms of thyme (Origanum acutidens) on lung cancer cells membrane
Authors: GÖKHAN Ayşe
Published: July 2021

Aim: Nowadays, studies on the use of medicinal plants and their essential oils in cancer treatment are increasing rapidly and these studies are very important both scientifically and economically. However, the collection of plants from nature causes extinction. Therefore, it is of great importance to cultivate plants, especially endemic species, to reproduce and consume them. In our study, cytotoxic and membrane damaging effects of essential oils obtained from wild and cultured forms of Origanum acutidens (Hand.-Mazz.) Ietswaart (Lamiaceae) (O. acutidens), which is endemic to Turkey, on non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells H1299 and A549 were compared.

Material and Method: The level of malondialdehyde, an oxidative stress biomarker, was determined in cell lysates. Assessment of cell viability was made by CellTiter-Blue® Cell Viability Assay and 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazoliumbromide (MTT) assay after 10- 250 μg/mL concentrations of wild and cultured forms of O. acutidens essential oil treated to H1299 and A549 cells for 24, 48 and 72 h. Malondialdehyde levels were assayed for determining the membrane damaging effects.

Results: Cell viability of H1299 and A549 cells incubated with essential oils obtained from wild and cultured forms of O. acutidens was found to decrease depending on concentration and time. 179 µg/mL, 157 µg/mL, and 132 µg/mL were calculated as IC50 values of wild form of O. acutidens essential oil on H1299 cells for 24, 48, and 72 h, respectively by MTT assay. 150 µg/mL, 131 µg/mL, and 110 µg/mL were calculated as IC50 values of wild form of O. acutidens essential oil on H1299 cells for 24, 48, and 72 h, respectively by resazurin-based assay. 118 µg/mL, 99 µg/mL, and 69 µg/mL were calculated as IC50 values of wild form of O. acutidens essential oil on A549 cells for 24, 48, and 72 h, respectively by MTT assay. 98 µg/mL, 83 µg/mL, and 57 µg/mL were calculated as IC50 values of wild form of O. acutidens essential oil on A549 cells for 24, 48, and 72 h, respectively by resazurin-based assay. Essential oils obtained from wild and cultured forms of O. acutidens increased malondialdehyde level on both H1299 and A549 cells. The greatest membrane damage was observed in A549 cells treated with wild form of O. acutidens essential oil.

Conclusion: Essential oils obtained from wild and cultured forms of O. acutidens had cytotoxic effect on lung cancer cells and it has been demonstrated that they showed this effect by causing membrane damage in cells.
Laboratory parameters can be used to differentiate renal infarction and urolithiasis in patients who are admitted to the emergency department with flank pain
Authors: ÇETİNKAYA Hasan Basri , ALATLI Tufan
Published: July 2021

Abstract

Aim

We aimed to determine the predictive value of laboratory parameters for the distinction between urolithiasis (UL) and renal infarction (RI) in patients presenting to the emergency department with flank pain complaint.

Methods

In our retrospective study, the files of 73 patients who presented to the emergency department (ED) with flank pain and whose costovertebral angle tenderness was positive were reviewed. Routine blood tests and the results of contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography were obtained. The patients were divided into two groups as RI and UL according to the results of computed tomography. Accordingly, 8 patients were found to have RI, and 65 had UL.

Results

LDH and PLR values were significantly higher in the RI group compared to the UL group (p
GLIM criteria for the evaluation of nutrition in palliative care patients, a comparison of MNA-SF and NRS-2002
Authors: ÖZTİN Hasan , OZTURK İlyas , OYMAK Burak
Published: July 2021

Introduction: A major cause of mortality and morbidity, malnutrition also increases the duration of hospital stay and costs. Therefore, the early diagnosis and detection of those patients at risk is important. Many malnutrition screening tests are available for the detection of those patients. The validity and reliability of the commonly used tests, Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS)-2002 and Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) have been proven in the diagnosis of malnutrition in hospitalized patients. A new malnutrition diagnostic criterion called the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) was created by an initiative of the same name as these criteria in 2018. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the differences and superiority of MNA, NRS-2002 screening tests and GLIM criteria in patients hospitalized in palliative care with a diagnosis of malnutrition.

Material and method: 148 patients who were hospitalized in palliative care due to clinical malnutrition were included in the study. MNA, NRS-2002 and GLIM screening tests filled out by dieticians for each patient within the first 48 hours of hospitalization. Within the framework of GLIM criteria, patients were recorded for weight loss from phenotypic criteria based on information obtained from their relatives (more than five percent in the last six months or ten percent or more over the last six months). Hand dynamometer and calf circumference measurements were made to show muscle loss. Hand grip power was measured three times in both hands using a Jamar Digital Hand Dynamometer and the highest value was recorded. Hand grip power cut-off value was accepted as
PRATEEK: Integration of Multimodal Neuroimaging Data to Facilitate Advanced Brain Research
Authors: Goel Anshika , Roy Saurav , Punjabi Khushboo , Mishra Ritwick , Tripathi Manjari , Shukla Deepika , Mandal Pravat K.
Published: July 2021

Background: In vivo neuroimaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), functional MRI (fMRI), magnetoencephalography (MEG), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), and quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) are useful techniques to understand brain anatomical structure, functional activity, source localization, neurochemical profiles, and tissue susceptibility respectively. Integrating unique and distinct information from these neuroimaging modalities will further help to enhance the understanding of complex neurological diseases. Objective: To develop a processing scheme for multimodal data integration in a seamless manner on healthy young population, thus establishing a generalized framework for various clinical conditions (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease). Methods: A multimodal data integration scheme has been developed to integrate the outcomes from multiple neuroimaging data (fMRI, MEG, MRS, and QSM) spatially. Furthermore, the entire scheme has been incorporated into a user-friendly toolbox- “PRATEEK”. Results: The proposed methodology and toolbox has been tested for viability among fourteen healthy young participants. The data-integration scheme was tested for bilateral occipital cortices as the regions of interest and can also be extended to other anatomical regions. Overlap percentage from each combination of two modalities (fMRI-MRS, MEG-MRS, fMRI-QSM, and fMRI-MEG) has been computed and also been qualitatively assessed for combinations of the three (MEG-MRS-QSM) and four (fMRI-MEG-MRS-QSM) modalities. Conclusion: This user-friendly toolbox minimizes the need of an expertise in handling different neuroimaging tools for processing and analyzing multimodal data. The proposed scheme will be beneficial for clinical studies where geometric information plays a crucial role for advance brain research.
Reproducibility of Brain Volume Changes in Longitudinal Voxel-Based Morphometry Between Non-Accelerated and Accelerated Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Authors: Takao Hidemasa ,   for the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, Amemiya Shiori , Abe Osamu
Published: July 2021

Background: Scan acceleration techniques, such as parallel imaging, can reduce scan times, but reliability is essential to implement these techniques in neuroimaging. Objective: To evaluate the reproducibility of the longitudinal changes in brain morphology determined by longitudinal voxel-based morphometry (VBM) between non-accelerated and accelerated magnetic resonance images (MRI) in normal aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Methods: Using data from the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) 2 database, comprising subjects who underwent non-accelerated and accelerated structural T1-weighted MRI at screening and at a 2-year follow-up on 3.0 T Philips scanners, we examined the reproducibility of longitudinal gray matter volume changes determined by longitudinal VBM processing between non-accelerated and accelerated imaging in 50 healthy elderly subjects, 54 MCI patients, and eight AD patients. Results: The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) maps differed among the three groups. The mean ICC was 0.72 overall (healthy elderly, 0.63; MCI, 0.75; AD, 0.63), and the ICC was good to excellent (0.6–1.0) for 81.4%of voxels (healthy elderly, 64.8%; MCI, 85.0%; AD, 65.0%). The differences in image quality (head motion) were not significant (Kruskal–Wallis test, p = 0.18) and the within-subject standard deviations of longitudinal gray matter volume changes were similar among the groups. Conclusion: The results indicate that the reproducibility of longitudinal gray matter volume changes determined by VBM between non-accelerated and accelerated MRI is good to excellent for many regions but may vary between diseases and regions.
Semi-supervised learning approach for malicious URL detection via adversarial learning1
Authors: Ling Jie , Xiong Su , Luo Yu
Published: July 2021

Uniform Resource Location (URL) is the network unified resource location system that specifies the location and access method of resources on the Internet. At present, malicious URL has become one of the main means of network attack. How to detect malicious URL timely and accurately has become an engaging research topic. The recent proposed deep learning-based detection models can achieve high accuracy in simulations, but several problems are exposed when they are used in real applications. These models need a balanced labeled dataset for training, while collecting large numbers of the latest labeled URL samples is difficult due to the rapid generation of URL in the real application environment. In addition, in most randomly collected datasets, the number of benign URL samples and malicious URL samples is extremely unbalanced, as malicious URL samples are often rare. This paper proposes a semi-supervised learning malicious URL detection method based on generative adversarial network (GAN) to solve the above two problems. By utilizing the unlabeled URLs for model training in a semi-supervised way, the requirement of large numbers of labeled samples is weakened. And the imbalance problem can be relieved with the synthetic malicious URL generated by adversarial learning. Experimental results show that the proposed method outperforms the classic SVM and LSTM based methods. Specially, the proposed method can obtain high accuracy with insufficient labeled samples and unbalanced dataset. e.g., the proposed method can achieve 87.8% /91.9% detection accuracy when the number of labeled samples is reduced to 20% /40% of that of conventional methods.
Extended B-polynomial neural network for time-delayed system modeling using sampled data
Authors: Sharma Sudeep , Padhy Prabin K.
Published: July 2021

The combination of machine learning and artificial intelligent has already proved its potential in achieving remarkable results for modeling unknown systems. These techniques commonly use enough data samples to train and optimize their architectures. In the present era, with the availability of enough storage and computation power, the machine learning based data-driven system modeling approaches are getting popular as they do not interrupt the normal system operations and work solely on collected data. This work proposes a data-driven parametric neural network technique for modeling time-delayed systems, which is demanding but challenging area of research and comes under nonlinear optimization problem. The key contribution of this work is the inclusion of an extended B-polynomial into the network structure for estimating time-delayed first and second order system models. These type of models extensively used for addressing simulations, predictions, controlling and monitoring related issues. Also, an adaptive learning based convergence of the proposed algorithm is proved with the help of the Lyapunov stability theory. The proposed algorithm compared with existing techniques on some well-known example problems. A real practical system plant is also included for validating the proposed concept.
Evaluation of serum adropin and irisin levels and its association with anthropometric obesity indices and biochemical parameters in Type 2 diabetic patients
Authors: Alzoughool Foad , Al Hourani Huda , Atoum Manar , Bateineh Sajedah , Abu shaikh Hanan , Al-Zghool Hamza , Al-Shudifat Abdel-ellah
Published: July 2021

BACKGROUND/AIM:

The newly described proteins adropin and irisin are a highly conserved polypeptide that plays essential roles in metabolic and energy homeostasis, insulin resistance, and fat browning. The aim of this study is to evaluate the circulating levels of serum adropin and irisin in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients and also to elucidate possible relationships between serum adropin and irisin levels with anthropometric obesity indices and biochemical parameters.

SUBJECTS AND METHODS:

Single-center prospective observational study included 90 T2DM patients referred to the diabetes outpatient clinic. Height, weight, and waist circumference (WC) were measured. Body mass index (BMI) and waist to height ratio (WHtR) were calculated. Fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, serum lipids, creatinine, urea, and blood urea nitrogen were evaluated. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was calculated, serum adropin and irisin were evaluated.

RESULTS:

The results showed a significant positive correlation between adropin and irisin in females but not in males ( r = 0.311; P = 0.042). In males’ group, serum adropin levels showed significant negative correlation with serum glucose (–0.423, P = < 0.05), HbA1C (–0.364, P = < 0.05), and GFR (–0.355, P = < 0.05). In contrast, creatinine was showed a significant positive correlation with adropin in males (0.381, P = < 0.05). In females’ group, adropin showed a significant negative correlation with weight (–0.371, P = < 0.05), BMI (–0.349, P = < 0.05), WC (–0.402, P = < 0.01), and WHtR (–0.398, P = < 0.01). Contrary, in males’ group, serum irisin levels showed significant positive correlation with weight (0.338, P = < 0.05), BMI (0.332, P = < 0.05), WC (0.409, P = < 0.01), and WHtR (0.432, P = < 0.01).

CONCLUSION:

This study demonstrated that, in T2DM patients, circulating serum adrpoin correlated negatively with anthropometric obesity indices of obesity in females, while serum irisin was positively correlated with anthropometric obesity indices of obesity in males.
ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT IN THE CONTEXT OF PREREQUISITES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLUSTER FORMATIONS IN THE WORKS OF DOMESTIC SCIENTISTS
Authors:   Polessky State University, Vasylchenko Anastasiia O.
Published: July 2021

Historiography the concept of clusters in the evolution of Economic Thought has been formed for many years. A significant contribution to the development of the concept of cluster was made by foreign and domestic scientists. The article considers scientific works of Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian scientists, in particular: N.Y. Kalyuzhnova, I.V. Pilipenko, T.O. Kuznetsova, A.A. Tashkinov, M.V. Gryazev, S.A. Vasin, O.Y. Shakhov, Y.А. Sidelnikov, L.V. Dmitriev, G.A. Vinokurov, G.A. Yashev, V.K. Shcherbin, S.A. Vidimov, V.F. Bainev, N.I. Bogdan, S.G. Galuzova and others. For example, N. Kalyuzhnova and I. Pilipenko in their monographs reveal the aspect of cluster functioning, in particular, paying attention to the aspect of geographical agglomeration of firms operating in one or more similar sectors of the national economy. O. Voronov and O. Buryak consider the cluster as an ordered, relatively stable set of specialized enterprises that produce competitive products, taking into account the territorial localization of the economic sector. V.K. Shcherbin defines innovation clusters as complexes of enterprises (industrial companies, research centers, scientific institutions), public administration bodies, trade unions, public organizations based on the territorial concentration of networks of specialized suppliers, main producers and consumers connected by a technological chain. Based on the research conducted by the author, the author gave his own definition of the concept of «regional cluster», which is considered as a set of enterprises of related industries, the key role in the formation of which is played by the resource, historical and economic potential of a particular region. We also carried out a theoretical and methodological analysis of the formation of regional clusters in the context of sustainable development of territories, based on matrix analysis methods. The contribution of Ukrainian, Belarusian and Russian scientists to the theory of cluster economic development was systematized by author, and key features of research were highlighted. The main aspects of the formation of regional clusters are considered, which made it possible to identify the main features of their functioning. The author’s hypothesis was put forward regarding the influence of system, process and situational approaches on the activity of clusters. The analysis made it possible to systematize the impact of the above-mentioned approaches on the activity of clusters depending on the stage of the life cycle. The stages of cluster formation, structural and functional intracluster connections based on process, system and situational approaches are studied, and approaches to the formation of cluster classification features are analyzed.
SELECTION OF TARGET SEGMENTS FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES IN MEMORY DEVELOPMENT, CONCENTRATION OF ATTENTION AND THINKING OF A PERSON
Authors:   Alfred Nobel University, Piskova Zhanna V.
Published: July 2021

In the article the target segments for the provision of services for the development of memory, concentration and thinking of a person are analyzed. For the analysis and modeling of the target audience, such segmentation features are taken: age, occupation, education, attitude towards a product (service) (age psychology), and belonging to a generation (generation theory). It has been established that during the transition from the industrial era to the information era or the digital age, the digitalization of all social processes of human life support is extremely necessary. And this is the reality that already exists. Processing information 24/7 in such conditions has a significant impact on a human brain, which does not evolve as fast as the world. And for a person capable of intellectual work, thinking, expressing feelings, there is a need to protect their natural abilities. Investing in development of memory, concentration and thinking will lead to success tomorrow and in the future. It has been proven that in the era of digitalization, humanity should constantly carry out neurotraining of its own capabilities and abilities to develop memory, concentration, etc. To satisfy these services, a new profession of brain trainer has appeared on the labor market, which teaches the brain to work with information, develops memory, concentration and so on. Various target audiences have been analyzed from the point of view of developmental psychology and the theory of generations. We propose to divide the target audiences into primary (those who will receive services) and secondary (those who will pay for the services provided). The assumption that for Generation Z, as the primary target audience, it will be interesting to pass all kinds of exams that they will have to take during this period of their life, the opportunity to prepare for them in a short time is expressed. During analyzing generations X and Y, as a secondary target audience, it was found that this target audience may be interested in the issue of enhancing their own abilities, revealing the potential of the individual, “singling out” among others. To build a business model for the provision of services for the development of memory, concentration and thinking of a person, a target audience format was proposed, which was developed using the “5W method”. The works of Western and Ukrainian scientists, which contain a modern view on the problem of the intellectual potential of students and the psychology of perception and processing of information, the theory of generations and an attempt to interconnect the theory of generations with consulting the staff of the organization are used in the article. We see prospects for further research in the detailed development of programs for the provision of services for the development of memory, concentration and thinking of a person and, on this basis, building business models within the framework of the Ukrainian sociocultural space.
MARKETING STRATEGY AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE OF ENTERPRISE
Authors:   Kremenchuk Institute of Alfred Nobel University, Tatarinov Vadym V. , Tatarinov Vadym S. ,   Kremenchuk Institute of Alfred Nobel University
Published: July 2021

The article considers the concepts of marketing strategy and organizational culture of the enterprise, their interaction. Suggestions for eliminating conflicts between marketing strategy and organizational culture of the enterprise are given. Marketing strategy is a promising approach to planning in order to achieve a competitive advantage in the market. Organizational culture is a specific product of life and development of the organization, values that are shared by most members of the firm, and which is formed under the influence of internal and external factors both spontaneously and purposeful actions to instill in staff common cultural stereotypes. Despite the complexity of the restructuring of organizational culture in cases where it is necessary for the management of the enterprise should conduct painstaking work at the enterprise and gain an understanding of the need to restructure the organizational culture of the vast majority of employees. The following measures can contribute to this: 1. Carry out explanatory work with the team on the prospects of marketing strategy and possible results in its implementation. 2. To organize the active participation of the majority of members of the firm in determining the gap between the existing and future state of the organizational culture of the enterprise. 3. Involve in the definition and discussion of measures aimed at adjusting the organizational culture and achieving the goals of marketing strategy the maximum possible number of employees of the organization. 4. Conduct a survey of employees to determine the readiness of the team to implement measures to improve organizational culture. 5. Review, if necessary, the organizational structure of the enterprise, taking into account its compliance with the objectives of marketing strategy. 6. Bring the management system of the enterprise to a state that reflects the collective values that arise in the employees of the enterprise. 7. Create, if necessary, a compensation fund to support employees who were harmed in the restructuring of the organizational culture of the enterprise.
INTERINFLUENCE OF TEACHER’S PERSONAL QUALIITIES AND THE EFFICIENCY OF MASTERING LEARNING MATERIAL BY STUDENTS
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Voshchevska Olga V.
Published: July 2021

This article focuses on the teachers’ required professional and personal qualities which are important for training highly qualified and competitive professionals. University professors greatly influence the formation of future specialist’s personality not only by knowledge, habits, attitudes towards others. It should be noted that teacher’s emotional orientation is an important factor of cooperation in educational process. Much attention is paid to positive worldview of the person, optimism which helps to increase desire to achieve success avoiding concentration on failures. The author explains the influence of positive and negative mood on learning the material by students. An interesting fact is that sometimes high spirits distract students from learning the material, especially when it is not interesting and not important. Negative emotions direct a student at searching the ways of problem solving, distract thoughts from the material in a class. The author indicates that the content of learning materials should bear some emotional potential. Information should physiologically activate and emotionally touch the student in order to be accepted and well memorised. Different examples of emotional strategies which could be used in practice teaching different disciplines are given in the article. The research represents an example of the lecture structure at Harvard Business School. The author mentions that when assessing pedagogical mastership, attention should be paid to: a) informational and logical characteristics of the lecture; b) activation of students’ mental activity in class; c) emotional character of the lecture; d) visualization. It specifies which tasks are better to be set, which questions to discuss, how to better finish the lecture, etc. It should be noted, that university teacher’s successful professional activity can be characterised by four main blocks of skills: 1) the methods of thinking (creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, lifelong learning); 2) the means of work (informational culture, understanding and active usage of digital technologies); 3) the methods of work (creativity, collaboration); 4) the skills necessary for successful life-activity (civic position, personal and social responsibility). The author represents the examples of the American universities questionaries “Students course assessment” and “Defining teaching ranking”. It is worth emphasizing that these results of course evaluation and pedagogical activity assessment are available to general public. It will be useful for students when selecting a course and a teacher as well as for teachers themselves. From these questionnaires teachers can learn students’ attitude to their course and to their personality as a teacher. R
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE LESSONS AS A MEANS OF SHAPING STUDENTS’ CORE COMPETENCIES
Authors:   Glukhіv comprehensive school of I‒III levels, Khomenko Olena V.
Published: July 2021

The article discloses and describes the formation of research skills in the lessons of the Ukrainian language and literature, highlights the essence of research activities, presents the main definitions and formulates its own vision for the definition of this concept. A group of principles has been identified that meet the requirements of research work and contribute to the formation of research skills of students in the process of studying the Ukrainian language and literature. Based on the analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature and the author’s own pedagogical experience, the main methods are determined that contribute to the formation of analytical abilities among students, the ability to compare, classify and generalize information. The stages of organization of research work of students at the institutions of general secondary education by means of consistent integration of science and educational process are disclosed. One of the effective forms of conducting classes in the Ukrainian language and literature in the process of forming research skills is defined as a lesson-study. Its structure was submitted, the main stages were described. It has been proved that the use of elements of problematic, search, research, heuristic methods makes the learning process more productive. The development of students’ research skills helps to achieve certain goals: to raise students’ interest in learning and to motivate them to achieve better results
ASSESSMENT OF ENTRY LEVEL OF MARKETOLOGIST LEADERSHIP COMPETENCE FORMATION
Authors:   Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University, Kazakevych Olena I.
Published: July 2021

In this article the pilot stage of the experiment aimed at future marketologist leadership competence formation in the process of interdisciplinary training is characterized. The experiment involved 352 students (control group – 178 individuals, experimental group – 174 individuals), 18 individuals – university research and educational staff training students majoring in 075 “Marketing” at Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University, and the Alfred Nobel University (Dnipro) as well as 15 DSAU graduates currently holding marketologist position. Quantitative and qualitative composition of the participants of the experiment was determined and stated, division of the graduates into the experimental (EG) and control (CG) groups was proved to be equal and equidistant. Criteria (motivational, cognitive, activity and personality) and indicators for the assessment of leadership competence level of future marketologists according to its structure were developed and described, diagnostic methods revealed, identified and the levels of competence formation (high, sufficient, low) described. Assessment is based on the technique developed by B. Goloveshko. The results of the levels of competence components are presented in the form of comparative tables, with the results in the control and experimental groups compared with those obtained when questioning professionals – university graduates. It was found that approximately the same number of students have sufficient (EG – 51,7%, KG –52,9%) and low (EG – 36,9%, KG –35,3%) levels of leadership competence development indicators for all components, only a small number of students showed high level (EG – 10,02%, KG –11,8%). Motivational criterion characterizes motives, needs, emotions and values of the practitioner that determines success and efficiency of future marketologist’s activity as a leader. Cognitive criterion is defined by the completeness and maturity of the knowledge that a student needs to be a leader in his future professional activity, theoretical general scientific, social, pedagogical and psychological knowledge about the phenomenon of leadership, leadership styles, knowledge about the risks of effective leaders, the functions they perform, understanding of the image of a successful leader, knowledge of the differences between formal and informal leadership, conditions for the formation of an effective team and the peculiarities of organising activities. The activity criterion is the level of mastery of the actions and behaviour that meet the vision of the leader and use of his knowledge and skills in practice. It can be defined as a level of formation of traits and attributes necessary for successful implementation of the activity of a marketologist as a leader, as well as emotional intelligence, reflexivity and empathy. The author also identifies the criteria for the future pedagogical technology.
INFORMATION COMPETENCE OF FUTURE DOCTORS OF PHILOSOPHY AS AN INTEGRATIVE INDICATOR OF EFFECTIVE RESEARCH ACTIVITY
Authors:   Alfred Nobel University, Oliinyk Iryna V.
Published: July 2021

In the article the definitional analysis of the concept of «information competence» is performed and the author’s own definition of this term is formulated. Based on the theoretical analysis of the study of this problem, the main components of the concept are determined from the point of view of information competence as a component of research. The main components of the general competence of a teacher-researcher, as well as the interdependence of professionalism, information and research competence are determined. The most effective technologies for the formation of information competence in future Ph.Ds. are justified. The relevance of the acquisition of future Ph.D’s. information competence in the conditions of research activity has been proved. The main skills of a future Ph.D. in the context of information competence were revealed, determining their readiness to work in the new conditions of informatization of education. Based on the synthesis of the analyzed scientific views on the structure of information competence and taking into account the research aspect, the structural analysis of information competence was implemented.
INTERACTIVE DISTANCE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES IN GEOGRAPHY LESSONS
Authors:   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Hrushka Viktor V.
Published: July 2021

The formation of students’ geographical competence against the background of clarification and deepening of general geographical knowledge, skills and abilities, the formation of their own system of scientific judgments and values occurs during the study of geography. Students study a variety of geographical phenomena, processes, and patterns allowing understanding their dynamics and creating conditions for critical and sound analysis and comparison. Distance learning technologies include an individualized process of transfer and acquisition of knowledge, skills, abilities and methods for cognitive activity of students. Such techniques can be seen as a natural stage in the evolution of the traditional education system from chalk board to electronic board and computer technology. They provide the opportunity to conduct distance learning via the Internet; diversify the means of communication between student and teacher (e-mail, chat, forum, file sharing, etc.); activate the role of the teacher and exercise full control over the learning process; apply a multilevel testing system; Distance learning opens access to better; higher quality education for all participants in the learning process, but learning with the help of the Internet technologies is not sufficiently researched. This especially applies to the methodological development of educational support for e-learning courses, the operation of platforms for distance learning, the availability of professional staff, command of information technology for all participants in the educational process and more. The study compares the results of the formation of geographical knowledge in students in the control and experimental groups. The pedagogical conditions are substantiated and the main structural components of the organization of the process of formation of geographical knowledge in the institution of general secondary education are determined. Criteria and levels of formation of geographical knowledge of students in the learning process are determined. The effectiveness of the proposed teaching method in the implementation of distance education technologies using modern interactive platforms has been experimentally tested. The level of formation of cognitive interest of students in the process of studying the school course of geography in the 10th grade is determined. The analysis of results of control testing of pupils is made
AN INTEGRADED APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors:   University of Customs and Finances, Shcherbytska Vladyslava V. , Pysmenna Inna I. ,   University of Customs and Finances
Published: July 2021

The article considers the issue of distance learning. The practice of training students at universities of Ukraine shows that the use of traditional forms and methods of training does not provide sufficient knowledge level of the foreign language for graduates. Therefore, it is necessary to seek and use new approaches to learning a foreign language. The transition to distance learning in higher education, due to the pandemic, was an unexpected and serious challenge for both teachers and students. That is why the problem of introducing distance learning in higher education is so important and relevant, especially in the process of learning foreign languages. It is dictated by the new social demands to higher education. Attention is drawn to the fact that distance learning has long been of interest to scientists. In the 21st century, with the advent of computers and the Internet, the spread of distance learning is gaining enormous proportions. A brief analysis of recent research and publications on this issue has been made. Definitions of the concept of “distance learning” are given. Attention is drawn to the fact that there are two concepts of “distance learning” and “complete education”. The term “distance education” is much broader than the term “distance learning”, although they are often used as synonyms. It is noted that there are two types of distance learning: traditional and e-learning (learning through the Internet and multimedia). The spread of e-learning has led to a new direction – blended learning. It is emphasized that the future lies in blended learning, which will increase or decrease offline and online components depending on the capabilities and needs of students. The disadvantages and advantages of distance learning are considered. It is emphasized that distance learning can be used when learning foreign languages at any level. Attention is drawn to the fact that the effectiveness of distance learning in foreign languages depends on the quality of methodological support of each online lesson. It is emphasized that the development of electronic textbooks is one of the leading areas of economic education, which introduced distance learning. There are various types of work that can be used for distance learning of foreign languages. Examples of various interactive games that are used in the process of teaching foreign languages are given. It is noted that the prospects for further research lie in the more active introduction of e-learning in the learning process, especially in the study of foreign languages.
MANAGEMENT OF COGNITIVE ACTIVITIES OF PREPARATORY DEPARTMENTS FOREIGN STUDENTS AT HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF UKRAINE WHEN STUDYING GENERAL DISCIPLINES
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kalenyk Olexandr O. , Ovsiienko Iryna V. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Tsaregradskaya Tetiana L. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Published: July 2021

In modern conditions of competition in the market of educational services and their export, the system of strategic education management requires the design of a management model for all departments of the educational institution. Preparatory departments for foreign students are an important structural component of the educational process at leading universities in Ukraine. The public’s request for an increase in the number of foreigners studying in Ukraine, competitive positions in their training, in particular at preparatory departments, actualizes the issue of finding a systemic, activity-based, effective approach to improve the quality of their training. Taking into account modern methodological approaches to the management system (target, system and process), the problem of finding effective ways to optimize the educational process based on the use of elements of management theory is outlined. A structuralmeaningful model of managing the cognitive activity of foreign students in the subject-meaningful and linguistic aspects of the study of general education disciplines has been developed. The stages of the management cycle are considered, taking into account the peculiarities of the training system for foreign citizens at the preparatory departments. On the example of the organization of the training system at the preparatory department of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kiev, the peculiarities of the management of the cognitive activity of students are revealed, taking into account the theoretical and methodological approaches to the general problem of the management of the educational process. To implement this approach, it is necessary to complete the main stages of the management cycle: determination of the management object; formulation of goals and objectives; fixing the initial level of the control object; the formulation of a program of action; definition of feedback channels by which the results of management will be determined; analysis of the received information according to certain parameters; correction of the initial concept and subsequent actions. The preparation of foreign students for studying at universities should take place through interdisciplinary integration of basic disciplines with professionally oriented language learning and using the latest information technologies for the individualization of training. An important aspect of the management of cognitive activity is the creation of a qualitatively new organizational and educational-methodological foundation of education based on the correction of curricula, work programs, manuals, the development of mono-technologies for a different contingent of foreign citizens.
ON THE ISSUE OF MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PATRIOTIC EDUCATION OF STUDENTS
Authors:   Ternopil National Medical University, Kulchytskyi Vitalii Y.
Published: July 2021

The article is devoted to the issues of monitoring the effectiveness of patriotic education of student youth in the context of the activity of a general educational institution. It is determined that monitoring is an evaluation activity aimed at determining the effectiveness of educational influences, studying the characteristics of the group in order to assess the level of education, and optimization of educational and upbringing processes. It is shown that the scientific principles of the organization of patriotic education of student youth require taking into account the level of their patriotic upbringing. It is proved that the main purpose of determining the effectiveness of pedagogical processes is to study the personalities of students, which allows to control the course and pace of their mental development, identify their individual and potential capabilities, features of class groups to identify general and functional delays, mental, labor and ethical difficulties in the development and thus scientifically measure the management of educational and upbringing processes. The main components of patriotic upbringing are characterized: cognitive, emotional-motivational, and activity ones. The key criteria of patriotic upbringing of student youth are revealed – knowledge and imagination, social behavior, activity and efficiency. It is noted that in the context of the implementation of personality-oriented approach, the study of student personality provides for the consideration of those requirements that are due, on the one hand, to the basic psychological and pedagogical principles, on the other, to the specific conditions of educational processes. It is concluded that after analyzing the formation of individual personality traits of each student, a general map is made in the classroom. In particular, the levels of education of each student and individual groups of students are shown, as well as to what extent and in what sphere of life (study, peers, work, self-education) at a given time a student can demonstrate independence, initiative, self-regulation of behavior, and who of them can do it only with the teacher’s support. Thus, the success of educational activities depends on the deep study of the inner world of students, on understanding the motives of their behavior. The teacher studies students not only in class, but also in the process of educational work: in extracurricular activities, when visiting the student’s family, during hiking and excursions, etc. The research does not claim to provide an exhaustive disclosure of all aspects of the specified problem. Further study and development are needed with the methodological bases to ensure the development of the process of patriotic education in the schools of Ukraine. Questions are raised as to formation of readiness of pedagogical workers for implementing the process of patriotic education in the conditions of decentralization