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ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT (OUTLINE OF THE ISSUE IN THE POLISH LEGAL SYSTEM)
Authors: Dubiński Łukasz
Published: January 2025

There is no general regulation in the Polish legal system that would specify the rules for executing administrative contracts. What is more, a number of legal acts offer solutions that do not fit the formula of ‘traditional’ forms of contracts under administrative law and civil law. When it comes to activities that require cooperation of a public administration body with entities outside the administration, the above-mentioned forms of action are often referred to as administrative agreements. Therefore, this study attempts to determine the basic properties of an administrative agreement, with a particular emphasis on the juxtaposition of its features with its civil law counterpart.
Combating The Financing of Terrorism and The Financial Action Task Force Recommendations (FATF): A Sri Lankan Perspective
Authors: Dhammika P. K. P. , Hewawasam H. P. K. N.
Published: January 2025

This study focuses on the implementation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations on countering the financing of terrorism from Sri Lanka’s perspective, and further on the opportunities for enhancement of Sri Lanka’s international relations. The research objectives were formulated to identify the nature of awareness of Anti- Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime, and associated risks that arise as a consequence of ineffective implementation, to examine the weaknesses in the implementation process and the benefits of effective implementation of recommendations. The total study population consists of 500 employees of different institutions. A Google questionnaire was used for data collection. Accordingly, 198 participants responded and all of them were considered as the study sample by using a convenience sampling technique. The study found that Sri Lanka still must make significant progress toward meeting the technical/effectiveness aspects of recommendations. Further, it was revealed that the status of awareness of AML/CFT matters is at an average level, and issues associated with investigations and prosecutions have been identified as the fundamental weakness in the system. Poor international relations have been identified as the main consequence of ineffective implementation. Moreover, the study identifies that effective implementation of recommendations increases international acceptance, and encourages foreign direct investments in Sri Lanka. The study recommends, Sri Lanka, as a country with painful experiences of terrorism, needs to work with a proper action plan followed by high-level political commitment in effectively implementing the FATF recommendations on countering the financing of terrorism as an embedded practice.
Experiential Learning about Database Design in the MLIS Curriculum: Software and Instructional Design for Threshold Knowledge
Authors: Tucker Virginia M. , Perucci Christina
Published: January 2025

With almost all MLIS and similar degree programs having a required course covering database design, it is critical to develop curriculum that engages students in learning essential concepts and how to implement designs. We report on a project that explored how essential knowledge about database design can be taught effectively through experiential learning activities involving collaborative groupwork and using database software to build small databases and search forms. The focus is an existing required introductory course on information retrieval system design, in which students learn about database design concepts and implement their designs in browser-based software, building the database structure, content, and search forms. They learn about critical concepts in database design, including eliciting user needs and requirements, prototyping, teamwork, and iterative testing and evaluation. The project had two aims: to select new database software to use as a learning tool in the course and to redesign course assignments so that learning experiences would be enhanced. The project led to important findings about the student learning experiences, to improvements in the curriculum, and to recommendations for educators involved in similar courses.
JUSTIFICATION OF THE METHOD OF DETERMINING THE LATERAL PRESSURE FACTOR ON THE METAL ARCH SUPPORT OF UNDERGROUND WORKINGS
Authors: Skobenko Oleksandr , Kurop Liubomyr
Published: January 2025

Purpose. Justification and definition of the form of external load on metal arch support of underground workings, which is the main factor influencing the bearing capacity of the support. The relevance of this problem lies in the fact that, as a result of the war, metallurgical enterprises in the east of Ukraine were destroyed, which produced specialized rolled mining products used to manufacture fasteners for underground workings. As a result, mining enterprises developing mineral deposits by underground methods were forced to import rolled products of a similar profile from abroad. This is one of the reasons for the significant increase in both the cost of the fastener itself and the cost of the main product. Therefore, finding ways to reduce the metal consumption of mining fasteners with their bearing capacity unchanged is an urgent scientific and technical goal.

Methodology. The research combines natural and analytical studies to determine the lateral pressure coefficient, which is the ratio of lateral loads on the mining fastening arch to vertical loads. This ratio is the main factor influencing the magnitude of bending moments in the arch body and its shape, the maximum value of which, in turn, determines the load-bearing fastening capacity.

Results. As a result of the research, a dependence has been proposed that allows for specific mining and geological conditions to determine the value of the lateral pressure coefficient. A method has been proposed for determining the nature of the distribution of external load on steel arch fastenings of underground workings. This method will facilitate the development of appropriate models, on the basis of which it will be possible to propose an arch shape that maximizes bearing capacity while minimizing metal consumption .

Scientific novelty. An analytical dependence is proposed that allows, based on in-kind measurements of the curvature of a real arch of a metal support, to determine the value of the lateral pressure coefficient, which is the main factor influencing the deformation capabilities of the support itself.

Practical significance. The proposed method, which for specific mining and geological conditions based on the known distribution of external load, determined on the basis of the method created for the metal arch fastening of the capital extended workings, allows for determining such a form in which the costs of imported rolled mining will be minimized.

Key words: lateral pressure factor, mining arch support, underground workings, bending moment, stress-strain state, methodology
ENHANCING SAFETY CULTURE AND REDUCING PSYCHOSOCIAL RISKS IN ENTERPRISES UNDER MARTIAL LAW
Authors: Fedorchuk-Moroz Valentyna , Rudynets Mykola
Published: January 2025

Objective: To develop a comprehensive approach for improving safety culture and reducing psychosocial risks in enterprises under martial law conditions.

Research Methods: Special research methods included information collection and summarization, critical analysis, forecasting, analytical methods (statistical analysis), case studies (specific case analysis), and systemic analysis methods for formulating theoretical and practical generalizations.

Results: The study revealed a significant negative impact of war on mental health and psychosocial risks, such as chronic stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and professional burnout in the workplace. A proposed algorithm for creating a psychologically safe environment at enterprises aims to reduce potential professional risks.

It was found that employees’ mental health and psychosocial risks directly influence occupational safety levels, described by the Bradley Curve. Moreover, a general trend in Ukraine of limited employee participation in decision-making processes at enterprises was identified. This lack of engagement and reduced self-esteem among employees hinder businesses from transitioning to higher safety levels according to the Bradley Curve.

The research showed that certain large businesses actively implement recommendations from international standards to manage psychosocial risks at work. However, such practices are less accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A comprehensive approach was developed specifically for SMEs to assess their safety culture level based on ISO standards and the Bradley Curve.

The proposed approach will help companies evaluate their actual safety culture status and develop strategies to transition to higher levels of corporate safety culture.

Scientific Novelty: This research contributes by exploring the relationships between mental health, psychosocial risks, and their influence on safety culture under martial law conditions.

Practical Significance: The proposed approach provides SMEs with a practical tool to assess their safety culture and create strategies for achieving higher levels of corporate safety culture.

Keywords: safety culture, mental health, workplace environment, psychosocial risks, martial law.
SOCIAL INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENTS AND OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES: MODELS AND THEIR ANALYSIS
Authors: Bochkovskyi Аndrii , Solonenko Lyudmila , Sapozhnikova Nаtalia , Purich Valentina
Published: January 2025

Purpose. Analysis of existing models of social insurance in different countries of the world and identification of the best features of each of them, which can be used to improve the existing Ukrainian social insurance system.

Method. The method of analysis of scientific and technical literature, international regulatory documents, regulatory documents of different countries of the world (Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Great Britain, USA, Japan, etc.) in the field of social insurance against accidents and occupational diseases was applied.

Results. Based on the results of the research, three main models of social insurance were analyzed: conservative, liberal and social democratic.

The main advantage of the conservative system is its progressiveness and the mandatory nature of social insurance, which guarantees every officially employed worker payment of insurance compensation in the event of an accident or occupational disease.

The disadvantage of the system is the complexity of declaring and calculating insurance premium rates, as well as the significant burden on enterprises whose technological processes provide for the objective presence of a large number of workplaces with hazardous and harmful working conditions in comparison with enterprises where the number of such workplaces is smaller.

A positive feature of the liberal system is the ease of declaring and calculating insurance premium rates, as well as the ability to choose insurance companies. The disadvantage of the system is the lack of incentives for the employer to improve working conditions at the enterprise.

A positive feature of the Scandinavian social insurance model is the possibility of establishing differentiated insurance premium rates for the employer. The disadvantage of the Scandinavian model is the voluntary nature of insurance premiums and the significant tax burden on employees and employers.

Originality. The main advantages and disadvantages of existing models of social insurance systems in countries around the world have been identified, which makes it possible to develop ways and directions for improving systems.

Practical value. The results of this study will be used to develop ways and directions for improving social insurance systems, in particular the Ukrainian social insurance system.

Key words: occupational safety and health, social insurance, accident, occupational disease, occupational risk.
DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM FOR CALCULATING THE PREDICTED OPERATION TIME OF GAS FILTERS
Authors: Radchuk Dmytro , Cheberyachko Serhii , Cheberyachko Yurii , Naumov Mykola , Kravchenko Bohdan
Published: January 2025

Objective: Development of software to calculate the predicted duration of protective action of gas filters for gas masks and respirators under specific operating conditions.

Methods: The program for determining the predicted breakthrough time of gas filters was created using the integrated development environment Visual Studio Code. The algorithm embedded in the program is based on the mathematical equations of Wheeler-Jonas and the conversion of concentrations of chemical compounds into different dimensions. The real breakthrough time of gas filters was established on a laboratory stand for determining the absorption capacity, which meets the requirements of DSTU EN 14387:2021, and also provides the opportunity to use four test substances during testing, such as cyclohexane, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide or ammonia.

Results: A software package was developed to calculate the predicted breakthrough time of gas filters for gas masks and respirators under specific operating conditions. It consists of four modules: initial data input, memory, output and visualization of information, and calculation of breakthrough time of gas filters. An algorithm for calculating the predicted level of filters breakthrough time was developed, which includes five steps: determining the hazard, concentration of harmful substances, required respirator protection class, humidity and air temperature, mode of operation; entering initial data for calculation; preliminary selection of a filter from the specified catalog located in the memory module; calculation of filter capacity and analysis with permissible values of the chemical substance with the calculation of breakthrough time; visualization of results and their storage in the memory module.

Novelty: Establishing the dependency of the predicted breakthrough time of FRPA-G A1, B1, K1 filters on varying concentrations of chemicals in the air and the type of work performed, which allowed identifying a five-fold reduction in filter operation time during heavy work compared to light work.

Practical Value: Results obtained by comparing the predicted breakthrough time using the developed software product with the programs of personal protective equipment manufacturers showed an error not exceeding 10%, due to the lack of accounting for uneven wear of the filter filler across its surface.

Keywords: adsorption, gas filter, software, breakthrough time, substance concentration.
Dampak Kebijakan Pemerintah dalam Mendorong Green Economy Berbasis Bank Sampah Terhadap Tingkat Pendapatan Masyarakat Di Indonesia
Authors: Sugianto Sugianto
Published: January 2025

Perubahan iklim dan kerusakan lingkungan merupakan tantangan global yang semakin mendesak.Di Indonesia, pada tahun 2020, total sampah mencapai 67,8 juta ton, dengan 37,3% berasal dari kegiatan rumah tangga. Masalah ini memerlukan kebijakan pemerintah sebagai langkah strategis untuk mengurangi jumlah sampah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dampak kebijakan pemerintah dalam mendorong green economy berbasis bank sampah terhadap tingkat pendapatan masyarakat di Indonesia dengan menyoroti tiga fokus, yakni Kebijakan Pemerintah Terhadap Green Economy, Dampak Green Economy Berbasi Bank Sampah serta Peran Bank Sampah Terhadap Tingkat Pendapatan Masyarakat. Penelitian ini menerapkan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian studi pustaka. Penentuan sampel dilakukan melalui purposive sampling, dan analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik analisis konten. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Pertama, pemerintah Indonesia menerapkan kebijakan pengelolaan yang mendukung ekonomi hijau melalui Circular Economy dan Integrated Sustainable Waste Management (ISWM), dengan bank sampah sebagai media utama untuk menerapkan prinsip sampah 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). Kedua, ekonomi hijau berbasis sampah bank berkontribusi dalam mengurangi limbah dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat, mendorong partisipasi dalam pengelolaan sampah, serta meningkatkan kesadaran lingkungan dan tanggung jawab sosial. Ketiga, pengelolaan dan penukaran sampah berdampak positif dalam meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat., serta meningkatkan literasi keuangan dan kemandirian ekonomi lokal.
Assessment of Refractive Errors, Dental Caries, and Scoliosis in School Children Aged 6-14 Years: A Study in Durrës Schools
Authors: Krasniqi Marsida
Published: January 2025

This study aims to assess the prevalence of refractive errors, dental caries, and scoliosis in children aged 6-14 years across several primary and secondary schools in the city of Durrës. The sample includes 370 students from "Vincenc Prendushi", "Nënë Tereza", "Vasil Ziu", "Abedin Dino", and "Bajram Curri" schools. Each school was selected randomly. From each school we have selected different classes and students for further evaluation. Each student underwent a clinical examination to evaluate vision, oral health, and postural status. Refractive errors were assessed using Snellen chart table placed in 6 meters. Dental caries was evaluated through clinical inspection of the teeth, using the DMFT index (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth). Scoliosis was diagnosed through physical examination and the Adams forward bend test, done in physiotherapy lab of Aleksander Moisiu University. The results provide insight into the risk factors and the need for early interventions to improve the overall health of children in this age group.

Out of the 370 students, 28% (104 students) were found to have refractive errors, with myopia being the most common condition, affecting 17% (63 students), followed by hyperopia in 9% (33 students), and astigmatism in 2% (8 students). A total of 42% (155 students) exhibited signs of dental caries, with an average DMFT score of 2.8, indicating a moderate level of oral health concerns. Additionally, 12% (45 students) were diagnosed with scoliosis, with mild curvature observed in 8% (30 students) and moderate to severe curvature in 4% (15 students).

These findings suggest a significant need for vision correction, oral health education, and orthopedic monitoring in the student population. Early detection and preventive measures in schools are crucial to addressing these health issues effectively and ensuring the well-being of children during their developmental years.
Quick Methods used to Avoid Hazards in Food
Authors: Eldin Shaltout Fahim Aziz
Published: January 2025

A food contaminant of the consumer refers to any substance that is present in the food and can potentially cause harm to the consumers. The contaminated food of the consumer may be biological, chemical, or physical in nature. They can be naturally occurring in the food material or introduced during the food production, handling, or storage. The food business of the consumer is mandated to establish controls and monitoring procedures against the food contaminants. A food object of the consumer is referred to as contaminated if it comes in contact with an unwanted substance and could result in severe disease or injury to the consumer if it is consumed. The Contamination can occur through various means, including biological, chemical, or physical sources, and it is a significant concern for the food safety of the consumer and quality assurance in the industry.
Translation and Psychometrics of Persian Version of the Stress Index in Nursing Students
Authors: Mohammadi Marziyeh
Published: January 2025

Background and Purpose: Stress can be caused by the nature of nursing education and is a psychological factor that affects the academic performance and well-being of students. Since clinical education is the integration factor between theory and practice. It also strengthens critical thinking and decision-making skills. This study was conducted to determine the psychometric characteristics of the Persian version of the Nursing Student Stress Index (SNSI).

Methodology: The SNSI questionnaire was translated into Persian using the standard method of translation and re-translation. It was then administered in a cross-sectional study to 408 nursing students of different levels using the available sampling method. Reliability was determined by Cronbach's alpha coefficient and test-retest repeatability. Construct validity was determined by exploratory (n=208) and confirmatory (n=200) factor analyses.

Findings: The Persian version of this questionnaire has 19 items and three factors: 'expectations, communication and health', 'factors related to university' and 'leisure'. The total score of the content validity index (S-CVI) was 0.88. The fit indices of this three-factor questionnaire were in the order: RMSEA=0.11, CMIN/DF =3.7, CFI=0.93, GFI=0.79, AGFI=0.73. The intra-cluster correlation index (ICC) was 0.881 and Cronbach's alpha was 0.863.

Conclusion: The SNSI has good validity and reliability in nursing students in Iran and this version can be used in future researches in the field of stress measurement of nursing students.
Restoration as Transformative Reparative Practice
Authors: Barra Monica Patrice , Jessee Nathan
Published: January 2025

This article examines ecological restoration as a possible transformative and reparative practice amid ongoing colonial racial capitalist environmental destruction. While restoration—traditionally focused on repairing damaged landscapes—has increasingly recognized the importance of Indigenous knowledges, community engagement, and environmental justice, this article brings together critiques of normative restoration and critical discussions on reparations to locate environmental restoration within a broader ecology of reparations, or repair, for colonial violence that has disproportionately hurt Indigenous and Black communities. We consider how ideas and activities focused on “reparation ecology” offer new terrain upon which to foreground the interconnectedness of ecological and social repair through land rights, relationality, epistemic diversity, and solidarity. Drawing on case studies across geographies, we highlight how ecological restoration is at a crossroads for either internalizing or confronting injustices perpetrated through colonization and racism.
Study of hybrid fund of domestic apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.) by winter hardiness and scab resistance
Authors: Feshchenko E. M.
Published: January 2025

The paper presents a comparative description of hybrid apple seedlings in terms of winter hardiness and resistance to scab. The study focused on 9 families from the 2008 hybrid apple tree fund. The fi eld study revealed diff erences in the levels of winter hardiness and scab resistance among apple seedlings of various origins. The conditions during the autumn-winter-spring period of 20232024 and the growing season of 2024 were found to be optimal for assessing the studied traits. The highest proportion of winter-hardy genotypes was observed in the hybrid families Valyuta × Vasyugan (20.6 %), Lukomor × Valyuta (18.9 %), and Vasyugan × Triumph (18.2 %). The most scab-resistant hybrids (with a tissue, leaf, and fruit damage score of no more than 1.0) were identifi ed in the families Lukomor × Valyuta (56.6 %) and Senator × Podarok Grafskomu (51.6 %). Each of the 9 studied hybrid families contained samples exhibiting a high level of expression of two valuable selectable traits. The highest proportion of seedlings with a combination of high winter hardiness and scab resistance was found in the Lukomor×Valyuta family (16.9 %).
Productivity of columnar apple tree depending on fertilizer application and drip irrigation methods
Authors: Dzhura N. Yu. , Vorobyev V. F. , Bobkova V. V. , Konovalov S. N.
Published: January 2025

Mineral nutrition and water regime of soils affect significantly the yield and fruit quality of apple trees.

   In this connection, the present study was aimed at determining the effectiveness of different fertilization methods under drip irrigation on the productivity of columnar apple trees grown on sod-podzolic soils.

   Field experiments conducted in 2021–2023 involved the following variants: (1) without fertilizers and drip irrigation control (control); (2) drip irrigation; (3) drip irrigation + N90K90 (solid); (4) drip irrigation + N90K90 fertigation. It was found that both drip irrigation alone and fertilization methods have a different effect on the productivity of columnar apple trees, largely depending on the genetic features of the variety and weather conditions. The highest tree productivity was achieved in the variant of drip irrigation in combination with N90K90 in the form of solid fertilizers. The President and Ostankino varieties showed an increase in productivity by 11.2 % and 18.5 %, respectively, compared to the control. The vegetation productivity dynamics depended on the genetic features of the variety to a greater extent. Thus, in similar experimental variants, the total growth length of the President variety exceeded that of the Ostankino variety by 45.4 %. The application of drip irrigation and fertilization methods contributed to an increase in the vegetation productivity of the President variety by an average of 18.3 % compared to the control. Conversely, the Ostankino variety showed a minor decrease in the activity of growth processes in the experimental variants. The content of chlorophyll (a + b) in leaves varied by years, experimental variants, and the interaction of factors. Chlorophyll fluorescence in leaves (Fm/F0) was significantly influenced by the years of research. To a lesser extent, the efficiency of phytosystem II was infl uenced by irrigation and fertilization methods.
ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ РАЦІОНАЛЬНОГО КОМПОНУВАННЯ ҐРУНТОРОЗРОБНОГО ОБЛАДНАННЯ ЗА ПОБУДОВОЮ 3D-МОДЕЛЕЙ ЕЛЕМЕНТІВ ТІЛ СКОЛУ ҐРУНТУ
Authors: Лук’янчук О. П. , Степанюк Б. І.
Published: January 2025

Описано теоретичний спосіб визначення зусиль різання в різних умовами розробки. Отримано аналітичні залежності для визначення зусиль різання при блокованому, асиметрично блокованому, напівблокованому та вільному способі різання. Отримано залежності співвідношень зусиль, об’ємів тіл сколу та площ контакту бокових стінок елементів тіл сколу відспіввідношення ширини ножа до глибини різання, за допомогою яких можна визначати значення зусиль для різних умов різання та раціональне розташування робочих органів, знаючи лише одне зусилля і параметри 3d-моделей елементів тіл сколу ґрунту
Feistel inspired novel hybrid cryptosystem for information secure processing
Authors: Aydin N. , Behloul D. , Benatmane S. , Mabrouk A.B.
Published: January 2025

In this paper, we propose a novel hybrid encryption algorithm that enhances security by integrating DNA encoding, the Rabin algorithm, a one-time pad (OTP), and a Feistel-inspired structure. The algorithm begins with the application of a DNA-based OTP key, used exclusively for a single secure communication session. In the second step, it combines public and private keys to generate a Rabin key. By incorporating a Feistel-inspired scheme and leveraging the inherent randomness of DNA sequences, the resulting ciphertext achieves a high level of security, making it significantly more challenging to decrypt without the private key.
Sedative effects of roasted green tea aroma on autonomic nervous activity, central nervous activity, and subjective mood state in healthy adults
Authors: Sugimoto Akio , Tatsumi Yuka , Ichitani Masaki
Published: January 2025

Introduction: To clarify the physiological and psychological effects of roasted green tea aroma, this study examined the effects of roasted green tea extract and its major aromatic components on autonomic nervous activity, central nervous activity, and subjective mood state.
Methods: Twenty healthy adults who were not averse to the aroma of green tea, did not smoke, did not display any flu symptoms, and were not receiving drug treatment participated in this study. The study samples comprised a roasted green tea extract from Shizuoka first-growth green tea (Test I) and three pyrazines, which are the main aromatic components of roasted green tea (Test III). The pupil miosis rate, peripheral skin temperature, and cerebral blood flow were measured after 2 min of inhalation of the study samples as physiological evaluations. Subjective mood state was investigated using a questionnaire for psychological evaluation.
Results: The results showed that inhalation of roasted green tea aroma significantly increased the pupillary miosis rate and peripheral skin temperature, similar to the effects observed with hot water. Furthermore, inhalation of roasted green tea aroma reduced the amount of oxygenated hemoglobin in the prefrontal cortex, suggesting that it also has a sedative effect on the central nervous system. In the psychological evaluation using the Visual Analog Scale, roasted green tea aroma inhalation reduced the scores for “tension”, and “anxiety” while increasing those for “mood” and “comfort” relative to those observed with hot water. In addition, the evaluation of the main aromatic components of roasted green tea, specifically three different pyrazines, demonstrated physiological effects similar to those of roasted green tea even at room temperature when tested at concentrations derived from the results of the analysis.
Conclusion: The aroma of roasted green tea has both physiological and psychological sedative effects that differ from those of hot water and suggest that these pyrazines play a role in producing these effects, with 2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine being the most important aromatic component. Furthermore, the findings suggest that roasted green tea aroma exerts a sedative effect on the autonomic nervous system by suppressing sympathetic nerve activity while increasing parasympathetic nerve activity.
Information processes in architectural and pedagogical activities. Formation of a scientific school
Authors: Tovbych Valerii , Yablonska Hanna
Published: January 2025

The article provides an update on the formation of a sustainable scientific and pedagogical institution (department) and its significance for the productive advancement of architectural science in Ukraine. Such an institution establishes a framework for the transfer of knowledge, its organization, ensures the continuity of research, facilitates the emergence of multiple generations of scientist-architects, and, over time, develops the characteristics of a scientific school. It is a collective of like-minded scientists of different generations, unified by a common system of views, approaches to problem-solving, working and thinking styles, ideas, and methods of conducting scientific and research activities. The article examines the impact of the scientific direction "Modelling and forecasting of processes and phenomena in architecture" on the formation and productivity of the scientific school. This scientific direction considers architectural activity as a complete system capable of development, change, self-organization, and purposeful management. A methodology has been developed based on creating structural-logical and stimulation models, which allows for the targeted reform, forecasting, regulation, and management of processes in architecture. The efficacy of the methodology is substantiated by the ongoing assessment and recommendations pertaining to the legislative and regulatory processes in architecture, as well as pioneering research areas explored by scientists from diverse generations. The analysis of the scientific and pedagogical activities of the Department of Information Technologies in Architecture of the Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture reveals a diverse range of research topics, their inherent problems, relevance and effectiveness. This is achieved through the utilization of a developed universal methodology, which contributes to the emergence of a multitude of pertinent scientific research. The analysis conducted allows us to state that over the course of the Department's 20-year existence, the formation of a scientific school has been observed. This has been achieved through the implementation of a complex methodology comprising a range of techniques and technologies, which have facilitated the advancement of modern Ukrainian architecture and science.
The concept of territorial and spatial organization of regional networks of architectural and urban heritage focuses in the territory of Ukraine
Authors: Timokhin Viktor , Shebek Nadiia
Published: January 2025

The article proposes a structural-logical and territorial-spatial model as part of the concept of formation and sustainable development of a network of focuses and areas’ of architectural and urban heritage, which are located in small provincial cities in 12 ethnic regions of Ukraine. Separate cells, united in the shortest way into areas and regions, are the structural elements of these models. They form a single network on the territory of Ukraine due to corporate inter-unit connections, communication connections between areas, cooperative perimeter connections of areas within the ethnic region, and switching inter-regional connections. In this network, there are points in villages mostly without historical heritage focuses, where information and tourist offices, small hotels and summer campuses, local libraries, and museums can be located to serve the area. The number of motels, roadside cafes, car service stations, parking lots, and other public service facilities can be increased in communication and switching focuses through which connections between areas and regions are made. The inclusion of historical sites in the creative economy of the region should also be based on the organization of traditional festive events, such as fairs in Velikie Sorochyntsi, derun festivals in Korosten, vyshyvanka, and borscht in Borshchev, etc. An important addition to the concept should be the formation of research focuses, holding master classes and art events, similar to Opishne in Poltava region, as well as in open-air museums. The concept involves the use of these network models in the study and stimulation of the processes of self-organization, sustainable development, and creative economy at the level of individual focuses, their areas, and ethnic regions. The processes of self-organization orient the sustainable development of the network towards the restoration of the historical environment of provincial cities, their inclusion in the tourism industry, in the museum, exhibition, and fair business, in the restoration of local craft production and, ultimately, in the revival of national culture and its self-identity in ethnic regions of Ukraine.
Modern problems of existence of city public spaces
Authors: Husiev Mykyta
Published: January 2025

The dynamic nature of the development of cities around the world, the rapid growth of their number, their overall importance in economic development, and the tendency for the urban population to constantly increase prove that the issue of the functional and spatial organization of urban open public space is extremely important. Attention to urban open public spaces as a separate object is necessary to understand their formation, organization, functioning and solving existing problems in cities. The basis for this study is the work of domestic and foreign scholars who prove that the issue is well researched and covered in the works of architects, urbanists, philosophers, geographers, sociologists, ethnographers, and economists, but requires even more attention for the further development of the scientific and methodological base.
All modern problems of the functioning of the city's open public space can be divided into several groups: urban planning, transport, functional, compositional, socio-economic, aesthetic and environmental, and information technology.
The main urban planning issues that need to be studied include the lack of attention to people and their proportionality to the open public spaces of cities; transport - motorization, development of transport routes and the use of open public spaces of cities only for transport purposes; functional - mono-functionality of open public spaces of cities; compositional - chaotic location in the city and lack of hierarchical structure; socio-economic - lack of activity due to the lack of physical and functional content; aesthetic - oversaturation of open public space with information, lack of stylistic and figurative unity; environmental - lack of greenery; information technology - transition of many social functions to the online space.
Dialogue of forms of European style and folk traditions baroque in Ukrainian sacred architecture
Authors: Gorbyk Olena
Published: January 2025

The article deals with the history of the study of the Ukrainian Baroque phenomenon. The dialogicity of the architectural forms of individual stylistic directions and currents of the Ukrainian Baroque with the tradition of folk national architecture and the tradition of monumental architecture of the Kyiv period is noted. The personalities of architects and patrons involved in the formation of Ukrainian Baroque architecture are noted. As a result of the study, the definitions of Ukrainian baroque were summarized according to formal, meaningful and figurative criteria. The history of Ukrainian architecture is focused on the dialogue between folk wooden architecture and professional monumental architecture. Ukraine had constant interventions of styles and simultaneously developed its own architectural tradition. The style of architecture is a consequence of the style of life and the style of thinking, we see in the Ukrainian baroque architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries certain variations in form, content and imagery. This is a consequence of the differences in worldview and lifestyle of the creators of such architecture. Catholic Baroque architecture is a standard of stylistic forms and imagery, simultaneously containing a colonial content. At the same time, Ukrainian folk architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries has original and innovative forms that embody the content of democratic social organization, and the image of such architecture can be conventionally compared with the Renaissance in the sense of humanism, clarity, simplicity, and architecture. Ukrainian brick Baroque Cossack and Hetman architecture has syneretic forms with the content of the national renaissance and cultural revival and figuratively is a complex multi-vector phenomenon that embodies the transparency of stylistic boundaries in architecture.
The synergistic impact of 5g on internet of things innovation and growth
Authors: Salman Abdulsatar Shaker , Mahmoud Aqeel , Yaseen Abdulelah Hameed , Ahmed Omar Saad , Abdullah Mohammed Yaseen
Published: January 2025

Background: The emergence of 5G technology is revolutionizing the field of telecommunications, particularly in facilitating the expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT). By providing higher data speeds, ultra-low latency, and enhanced connectivity, 5G promises to address the limitations of previous networks in supporting IoT infrastructures.
Objective: This study aims to explore the role of 5G in developing IoT applications, emphasizing how its advanced capabilities can meet the unique requirements of diverse IoT systems.
Methods: The research methodology includes a detailed review of recent technological advancements in 5G, focusing on how specific features, such as network slicing and edge computing, contribute to IoT development. Statistical analysis is applied to actual data to demonstrate 5G’s effectiveness in enabling IoT connectivity and improving application performance.
Results: The findings show that 5G significantly enhances IoT deployment by reducing latency, improving data transmission rates, and supporting a vast number of connected devices simultaneously. This improvement drives efficiencies in multiple industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation.
Conclusion: The integration of 5G technology with IoT represents a substantial advancement in connectivity, offering reliable, fast, and scalable solutions. This development is critical for the continued growth and sophistication of IoT ecosystems, highlighting the need for 5G deployment in achieving the full potential of IoT innovations.
A method for finding web application vulnerabilities using the ChatGPT API
Authors: Mulyar Ihor , Lenkov Serhiy , Glowyuk Volodymyr , Anikin Volodymyr , Sotnikov Yevgeny
Published: January 2025

This paper presents a method for automating web application testing using the ChatGPT API, designed to help ethical hackers identify vulnerabilities. The goal of the research is to develop an approach that improves the efficiency and accuracy of pentesting, focusing on the automation of processes that are traditionally performed manually. The proposed method is based on the capabilities of the GPT model to generate test requests and analyze server responses, which allows detecting potential vulnerabilities without the need for detailed analysis of the source code. The presented results demonstrate the advantages of using GPT models for generating complex test scenarios and analyzing web application responses, which helps identify potential threats. The results of the experiments showed an increase in the accuracy of vulnerability detection by 15-20% and a reduction in testing time by 35% compared to traditional methods. The proposed approach is promising for implementation in the practice of ethical hacking and cyber security.
Definition of the concept of information for living and artificial information systems
Authors: Khlaponin Yurii , Vyshnyakov Volodymyr
Published: January 2025

The article, based on a combination of knowledge in the field of information technology and widely known results of biological research, shows that the process of reproduction of living cells cannot occur without the use of information stored in DNA. The opinion about the possibility of the emergence of life as a random chemical compound has been refuted. The concept of information for living and artificial information systems is defined as the essence of the message (the gist of the message), which causes the corresponding action of the system without intelligence and influences the choice of decision by the intelligent system. An important feature of information is the ability to transfer it to various physical media for the purpose of storage or transmission. It has been proven that living cells reproduce only because of vital information, without which life is doomed, and this information, in turn, is preserved from destruction indefinitely due to copying during cell reproduction.
Models for building Internet of Things networks for city infrastructure management
Authors: Kondakova Anastasia , Koretskyi Oleksandr
Published: January 2025

The work considers modern approaches to the implementation of IoT technologies for effective management of urban infrastructure. The main focus is on the analysis of
network architectures used for data collection and transmission in smart city systems. Various network construction models are compared, including single-hop and multi-hop networks, as well as WSN topologies. The work focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of these networks in the context of energy consumption, scalability and stability. Special attention is paid to hierarchical models that allow to reduce energy costs and increase network efficiency. The application of IoT in key areas of urban infrastructure, such as transport, energy and water supply, is analyzed. The issue of cyber security of IoT systems, including authentication, data encryption and ensuring communication reliability, is also discussed in detail. The role of CPS and sensor nodes that provide real-time monitoring and control of urban resources is discussed separately. Mathematical models for traffic optimization in IoT networks are considered, in particular, the use of queuing theory to ensure QoS. Conclusions have been drawn regarding the effectiveness of IoT implementation for urban resource management, which allows to increase the reliability of urban infrastructure and improve the living conditions of residents. The use of microservice software in IoT systems is substantiated and the directions of scientific research aimed at and its
implementation in IoT-systems of management of infrastructure objects.
The study opens up new perspectives for the application of IoT in smart cities and indicates the need for further study of security and energy conservation issues in such systems.
Conceptual model of land use restrictions formation
Authors: Petrakovska Olga , Mykhalova Mariia
Published: January 2025

One of the most important mechanisms for ensuring efficient and sustainable use of land resources is land use planning. Improving the balance of land use, in particular in the formation of restrictions, requires an integrated approach, including rational land use planning, legislative and regulatory regulation, ensuring environmental sustainability, social significance, infrastructure development, stakeholder involvement and guaranteeing their property and use rights, and the introduction of modern technologies.
The purpose of this study is to present the ideology of building a conceptual model of land use restrictions. In the course of this study, the methods of factor and system analysis, as well as complex analysis were used. By the method of structural and functional modeling, a conceptual model of the formation of restrictions on land use was obtained.
Prevalência de endoparasitos em gatos com tutores em Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Marques Sandra Márcia Tietz , Leite Carolina Leites , Mattos Mary Jane T. de
Published: January 2025

The objective of this work is to report the prevalence of intestinal parasites in 497 cats with owners, from the city of Porto Alegre (RS), from June 2022 to April 2023. Fecal samples were processed by different coproparasitological methods. The general prevalence was 40.04% (199/497) of cats, 36.61% (182/497) had a parasitic genus and 3.42% (17/497) had an association of two or more genera. Negative cats were 59.96% (298). Six genera of helminths (Ancylostoma, Aelurostrongylus, Capillaria, Strongyloides, Toxocara and Trichuris), two of protozoa (Giardia and Cystoisospora), three of cestoda (Spirometra, Dipylidium and Taenia) and one of trematode (Platynosomum) were found. Giardia spp. (20.12%), Aelurostrongylus abstrusus (6.03%) and Cystoisospora felis (4.62%) were the most common. The remaining parasites had frequencies below 4%. There was no significant association (p=0.53) between sex and age and positivity for Giardia spp. (RP=1.36; 95%CI:0.76-1.70) however, soft stools are associated with the presence of Giardia spp. (PR=1.89; 95%CI:1.14-3.14; p=0.01). Giardia spp., A. abstrusus, C. felis and Toxocara canis were the most frequent, reinforcing the need for parasite control measures and guidance for owners about anthelmintic medications and parasitic zoonosis.