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On Stancu-type integral generalization of modified Jain operators
Authors: Senapati Abhishek , Kumar Ajay , Som Tanmoy
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we introduce a Stancu-type integral generalization of modified
Lupa?-Jain operators. First, we discuss some auxiliary results and then
using them we represent a Korovkin-type theorem for these operators. Next,
we establish a Voronovskaja-type asymptotic result and then find a
quantitative estimation for the defined operators. Also, we examine their
rate of convergence with the help of modulus of continuity and the Peetre?s
K-functional and analyze a convergence result for the Lipschitz-type class
of functions. Lastly, we provide some graphical examples to show the
relevance of our generalization.
Iterates of (α,q)−Bernstein operators
Authors: Köroğlu Bülent , Yeşildal Fatma
Published: May 2024

In this paper, the iterates of (?, q)-Bernstein operators are considered.
Given fixed n ? N and q > 0, it is shown that for f ? C[0, 1] the k-th
iterate Tk n,q,?(f;x) converges uniformly on [0, 1] to the linear
function Lf (x) passing through the points (0, f (0)) and (1, f (1)).
Moreover, it is proved that, when q ? (0, 1), the iterates Tjn n,q,?(f;x), in which {jn} ? ?as n ? ?, also converge to Lf (x). Further, when q ?
(1,?) and {jn} is a sequence of positive integers such that jn/[n]q ? t as
n ? ?, where 0 ? t ? ?, the convergence of the iterates Tjn n,q,?(p;x) for
p being a polynomial is studied.
Multiple Functions of Microbes to Improve Food and Soil Nutrition in Support of Environment Management to Maintain Global Agricultural Practices
Authors: K Prasad
Published: May 2024

Plant-microbe interactions are interesting phenomena Soil microbial biomass is considered the living part of the soil organic matter, which acts as an agent of transformation of organic matter and is a source of available nutrients. Activities of soil microbes can change the soil environment rapidly and influence the rate of nutrient cycling. Soil microbes also play a significant role in the formation of macro aggregates. The potential of soil microorganisms has been recognized widely for the improvement of soil quality, soil formation, aggregation, and revegetation. Soil microbes are involved in various ecosystem processes, such as litter decomposition, phosphate solubilization, nitrogen fixation, oxidation of various inorganic components of soil or mineralization of inorganic components, and mycorrhizal symbiosis. Implications of plants and their symbionts like mycorrhizal fungi, nitrogen-fixing bacteria, and free-living rhizosphere populations of bacteria promote plant establishment and growth. Therefore, active soil microbial biomass is an essential component for long-term soil fertility. The application of microbial technology which we can refer to as green technology has become an integral element of forestry as well as agriculture and has substantially contributed to forest and agricultural productivity and ensuring the ecosystem’s sustainability. This article reviews some of the important aspects of microbial applications in agriculture and forestry and discusses different facets of microbial functions, their interaction with plants and soil, and their role in the sustainability of natural resources, forests, and agroecosystems.
Prospects and Sustainability in Car Parking Systems in select Neighbourhoods of Port Harcourt Municipality
Authors: Ibama Brown
Published: May 2024

Well-organised parking in cities promotes urban environmental sustainability and livability. The study aimed to explore and sustain the prospects of parking systems in neighbourhoods of Port Harcourt Municipality, Nigeria. The objectives were ascertaining the parking systems of neighbourhoods of the study area, identifying prospects of parking systems of neighbourhoods of the study area, and identifying measures to sustain the prospects of parking systems in neighbourhoods of the study area. The study adopted a quantitative approach using a descriptive research design. The study employed stratified and simple random sampling techniques to select sampled neighbourhoods and respondents for the study. A stratified sampling technique was employed to group the neighbourhoods into 3 strata (high, medium and low densities). 3 neighbourhoods were selected to represent each stratum namely: PH Township (high density), Orominike-D/Line (medium density) and Orije Layout- Old GRA (low density) for the study. A total of 397 respondents were determined and interviewed using the Taro Yamane formula at a 5% precision level. The study revealed that there exist on-street and off-street parking systems with various parking types including parallel, perpendicular, echelon angled and double-parking types. These parking systems are both off-street and on-street types. The prospects of the parking systems parking spaces in the building premises, along the carriageway on the street, in front of the building, space in other premises, public places and open spaces within the neighbourhoods. These conditions have promoted orderliness, safety, and security of road users such as residents, businesses, and visitors. The study found measures to sustain the prospects are creating more parking spaces/lots and designate parking area in the neighbourhoods, building a paid-parking facility in the neighbourhoods, marking parking areas clearly, government should enforce provision of parking spaces on premises, avoiding parking in the front of buildings where the space is inadequate, stop using designated parking spaces for other purposes, parkers to stop double parking in the streets, and impound broken-down vehicles in the streets. Therefore, to further sustain and enhance the prospects of parking systems in the neighbourhoods, the study recommended all government agencies should synergise to prepare parking plans for neighbourhoods. identify vacant spaces at strategic locations in the neighbourhoods where off-street parking facilities will be provided, clearly mark out designated parking spaces and parking lots along the streets, introduce a paid-parking system in the neighbourhoods, introduce one-side (parallel or perpendicular) parking along streets that are narrow in width, regulate and enforce the elimination of street trading, indiscriminate parking, removal of bad vehicles and discourage double parking in the neighbourhoods.
The Challenges Facing Global Biodiversity in Response to Climate Change
Authors: Moustafa Abdel-Raouf A
Published: May 2024

Climate change is one of the primary factors contributing to the loss of biodiversity worldwide. The purpose of this review paper was to give serious thought about the present and future impacts of climate change on biodiversity, even though we are not aware of its synergistic effects on biological populations. In order to fully understand the biota's reactions to these climatic changes, we also concentrated on how these changes impact their phenology and physiology. This review article's subjects are covered in a non-random order to make it easier for readers to understand the connections between biodiversity and climate change. We also discussed about how 1.1°C of global warming brought about by human activity has altered the Earth's climate in ways never seen before and negatively impacted human health. We covered how to safeguard our biota by implementing practical conservation strategies at the end of this review article in order to reduce the effects of climate change on it. We hope that one day, because research on climate change and biodiversity protection is interdisciplinary and spans many different scientific areas, we will be able to address all these concerns and preserve our biota from their terrible consequences.
Effects of Different Oxygen Levels and Time Points on Mitochondrial Respiratory Functional Analysis of Placental Tissue
Authors: H Liu
Published: May 2024

The placenta plays an important role in fetal growth and development. The Oxygraph-2k mitochondrial function respirometer provides an accurate and realistic quantitative analysis of mitochondrial respiratory function and the energy metabolism of organisms. However, this machine is used less frequently in placental tissues, which consume do not consume as much oxygen as the heart, brain, or skeletal muscle tissues, therefore, it is crucial to develop a standard respiratory measurement protocol for placental tissues. For this, we tested varying oxygen concentrations (150–160 (ambient air), 200, 250, and 300 μM) and time tissue remains viable in respiratory medium (1.5~3, 3~4.5, 4.5~6, and 6~7.5 hour) to determine the optimal experimental conditions. As a result, we found no significant changes in mitochondrial respiratory capacity at different oxygen levels, whilst there was a decrease in mitochondrial respiratory capacity more than 3 hour after delivery.
Ocular Traumas among Artisans Received at the University Teaching Hospital in the Suru-Lere Zone of Cotonou, Benin
Authors: COA Abouki
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Authors investigated the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic, and evolutionary aspects of ocular traumas among artisans received at the Suru-Lere University Teaching Hospital (CHUZ-SL) in Cotonou, Benin. Method: A retrospective study was conducted over a 5-year period at the Suru-Léré University Teaching Hospital by exhaustive recruitment of 715 patients consulting for ocular trauma during the period. Included in the study were the records of artisan patients received for ocular trauma during their activities. Results: In total, 89 cases of ocular traumas among artisans were collected, representing a frequency of 12.45%. The mean age of the patients was 30.60 ± 10.47 years. Male artisans were the most numerous (97.8%) with a sex ratio of 43.5. The most exposed professions were welders, accounting for 36%, followed by carpenters at 15.7%. The average consultation delay was from 24 hours to one week (61.8%). The right eye was the most affected, accounting for 51.7%. In the majority of cases, it was a trauma due to the projection of a superficial foreign body (84.30%). Predominant initial lesions were bulbar hyperemia (53.93%) and corneal ulcer (34.5%). Most patients underwent medical and surgical treatment (62.9%). Sequelae included corneal opacities (75.4%). Conclusion: Ocular traumas among artisans are quite frequent and can be prevented by the use of personal protective equipment.
Problem Based Learning Models on Critical Thinking Ability in Science Lessons of Grade V Elementary School
Authors: Adnyani Ni Putu Sumita , Suniasih Ni Wayan
Published: May 2024

21st century learning requires students to have 4C skills, one of which is critical thinking. Critical thinking is a potential that students must train early and must continue to be developed. Therefore, the process of implementing learning in the classroom must be able to train and improve students' critical thinking skills with real problems in science material. This study aims to analyze the effect of Problem Based Learning Model on critical thinking skills in science lessons of grade V elementary school students. This type of research is a pseudo-research with a research design of Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The research sample was grade V elementary school students totaling 61 students. The data collection method used was the test method and the instrument used was an essay test question equipped with an assessment rubric. The analysis technique used descriptive statistical analysis techniques and inferential statistics t-test. The results of data analysis obtained the average critical thinking ability of the experimental group 75.8 and the control group 65.5. Based on the results of the t-test analysis, obtained tcount = 5.65 > ttable = 2.001 at a significance level of 5% with df = 59, then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. So, it can be concluded that there is a significant effect of the application of problem-based learning model on critical thinking skills in science lessons of grade V elementary school students.
STEAM-Based Science Student Worksheets to Improve Elementary School Students' Scientific Literacy
Authors: Afrijal  , Yulianti Dwi , Rohman Fatkhur , Sunyono
Published: May 2024

This research was motivated by students' low scientific literacy skills and learning that only used textbooks. It is hoped that STEAM-based student worksheets can be an alternative to improving students' scientific literacy skills. This research aims to analyze student worksheets that are valid, practical, and effective for enhancing students' scientific literacy skills. Research and development (R&D) research on the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implementation, Evaluation) development model. The research subjects were determined by simple random sampling of 62 fifth-grade elementary school students and 2 class teachers. Data was collected using valid and reliable interviews, questionnaires, and tested methods. Product validation test results show that Aiken's overall validity index is 0.802, which belongs to the very effective category. Valid STEAM-based student worksheets that integrate various scientific disciplines, namely science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, contextually in one complete learning approach. Practicality is measured through STEAM-based learning, with an average implementation value of 4.91 teacher responses and 4.88 student responses in the practical category, implying that all learning activities can be completed effectively within the allotted time. The paired t-test for scientific literacy achievement produced a significance value of 0.020 < 0.05 with Sig. t-tail, meaning Ho is rejected. Based on the research results, the STEAM-based science worksheet developed is valid, practical, and effective in improving the scientific literacy skills of elementary school students.
The Impact of Assessment in Jigsaw Cooperative Learning Method and Logical Thinking Ability on Biology Achievement by Controlling Students’ Prior Knowledge
Authors: Puger I Gusti Ngurah
Published: May 2024

Biology teachers, particularly junior high teachers should be able to select appropriate teaching methods thus teaching materials that are communicated can be understood concretely and formally. This study aims to analyze the effect of assessment using jigsaw cooperative learning method and logical thinking ability on Biology achievement after controlling students’ prior knowledge. This study was conducted with design treatment by level 2 x 2. Through random sampling, it was decided 84 students as sample. All of requisite testing from two-way Ancova was fulfilled. The result of data analyzed with two-way Ancova, after controlling students’ prior knowledge showed that the students achievement in biology who took performance assessment was better than the students who took written assessments in cooperative learning method using jigsaw type; there was an interaction effect between assessment in cooperative learning method of jigsaw type and logical thinking ability toward the students achievement in biology; for those students who had high logical thinking ability were more compatible to take part in performance assessment in cooperative learning method using jigsaw type; and for the group of students who had lower logical thinking ability were more compatible to take written assessment in cooperative learning method of jigsaw type. Based on the conclusion of this study, it is suggested to biology teachers that the type of assessment applied in learning method, logical thinking, biology learning outcomes, and students’ prior knowledge should be taken into consideration in conducting learning process.
THE CREATIVITY OF FRANCISK OLENSKY AND HIS SCULPTURAL WORKS IN THE DECORATION OF LVIV BUILDINGS
Authors:   Department of Architecture and Restoration, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Bahley Liubomyr , Chen Lesya ,   Department of Architecture and Restoration, Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: May 2024

Lviv sculptor Francisk Olensky remains one of the most original figures of his time among the younger generation of Lviv Baroque of the second half of the 18th century, whose creative heritage is a significant contribution to the history of the development of art and culture in Ukraine. The article explores the stylistic features of the artistic sculptural works of F. Olensky of the late Baroque period in the decoration of sacral and residential buildings of Lviv. Based on the works of previous researchers of the creativity of Francisk Olensky and a natural survey of sculptural works, the artistic heritage of the sculptor has been thoroughly analyzed and the main features of the plastic solution of the artist’s works have been revealed. The peculiarity of the creative manner of performing sculptures by F. Olensky is the naturalistic character of the figures - a short torso, with a head with a neck drawn into the shoulders, thickened open arms and legs of angels and female figures, similar to male ones, and a special interpretation of the face with a slightly protruding forward nose and upper lip. The baby faces of the angels lose their softness and inner beauty, inherent in similar works of his teacher J.G. Pinzel. Olensky quite originally solves the complex problem for any master-carver of transmitting hair on the heads of saints, usually forming disheveled heads of elders. His sculptural works belong to the cultural heritage of Ukraine and have artistic value. In the process of research, the technical condition of the works of art was studied and conservation-restoration measures were proposed to protect against further destruction.
TRAINING A NEURAL NETWORK FOR IMAGE STYLING
Authors:   Department of Design and Fundamentals of Architecture National University ", Bilinska Оksana ,   Lviv Polytechnic", Kulchytska Khrystyna ,   Department of Design and Fundamentals of Architecture National University "Lviv Polytechnic", Surovyi Yuriy ,   Department of Media Technologies, Publishing and Graphic Systems Ukrainian Academy of Printing
Published: May 2024

Improving the visualization of projects and portfolios of designers and architects can be achieved by enhancing the illustrativeness and stylization of images using artificial intelligence. The use of neural networks for content generation significantly speeds up the work of designers. Among all the neural networks for image generation, MidJourney shows the best results. After analyzing the licenses and subscription costs of services as well as the models they employ, the Stable Diffusion deep learning neural network was chosen. The Stable Diffusion neural network is open-source, unlike DALL-E and Midjourney, allowing for unlimited content generation. The stylized images were generated in Stable Diffusion using Dreambooth based on the Google Collab platform. The creation of a custom model was conducted in two stages. The first stage involved preparing images for training the Stable Diffusion neural network. The second stage was the direct training of the neural network based on the Google Collab platform. Kobzar's graphic drawings served as the training dataset. Initially, 77 drawings with the same theme were selected for model training. 30 of these were used to train the model after corrections in Adobe Photoshop and Topaz Photo AI. Adjustments included cropping, background removal, printing raster, noise reduction, sharpening, and scaling images. The originality of the work lies in the fact that the trained model was used to create stylized creative images, utilizing excerpts from the poet's poems describing nature and events in a very realistic way. The generated images have successfully passed the Turing test, indicating a realistic reproduction of the style of Taras Shevchenko's drawings and the utilization of the author's poetic text as a prompt. The use of neural networks for generating and styling images as virtual assistants for designers and architects speeds up the creative process and enables the creation of works of any complexity.
CREATIVITY OF THOMAS GUTTER AND HIS SCULPTURAL WORKS
Authors:   Department of Architecture and Restoration, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Grafinsky E. , Chen Lesya ,   Department of Architecture and Restoration, Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: May 2024

The study of the work of the German-born sculptor Thomas Gutter, who worked in Galicia during the late Baroque period, is currently poorly studied, so it needs a thorough study. The article is devoted to the analysis of the work of the sculptor Thomas Gutter. It explores the life and creative path of the artist, the peculiarities of his style, and the use of materials in sculpture. Gutter's main works, their themes, and symbolism, in particular expressiveness in space, are considered. His works are distinguished by the expressiveness of the form, the drama of expression and the detailing of the plastic treatment of draperies. Thomas Hutter's style is characterized by a combination of South German traditions and Central European styles and shows an evolution from the late Baroque to greater geometrization. With his sculptural works, Gutter not only enriched local art, but also made a significant contribution to the formation of the late Baroque style in the Western Ukrainian region. His work influenced the style of many subsequent generations of sculptors. The sculptural works of Thomas Hutter have a high artistic value and belong to the cultural heritage not only of Ukraine but also of Europe. The results of the study can be useful for art historians, sculptors, and researchers.
ANALYSIS OF ARCHITECTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS OF SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDINGS DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE WAR
Authors:   National University ", Kozel Maksym ,   Lviv Polytechnic"
Published: May 2024

During the regular shelling of cities and villages, a significant part of single-family houses throughout Ukraine were destroyed and damaged. In the article, a visual analysis of the destruction of private housing is carried out and architectural and constructive solutions are identified, which during new construction can make the house more reliable and safer for living in conditions of war. In the course of the study, methods of comparative analysis were used. The article can be used as a reference material for designing a new private home.
INFLUENCE OF MODERN TRENDS IN SOLAR ENERGY USAGE ON AESTHETIC QUALITIES OF THE CITY
Authors:   Department of Urban Planning and Design National University ", Koznarska Halyna ,   Lviv Polytechnic"
Published: May 2024

Energy independence remains a priority task for most European countries. Along with traditional energy sources, more and more attention is being paid to renewable energy usage. The best solution for city residents is the use of solar energy for the local needs of individual households. However, chaotic installation of solar panels on the roofs has a negative impact on the aesthetic qualities of urban environment. Many problems as well arise during installation of panels itself on the roof structure. After all, solar panels have significant weight, which usually was not taken into account when calculating the roof structure. The wind load, which is higher for planar elements, also was not taken into account, which can provoke negative consequences like destruction of an entire structure during exploitation. Key problem is that in most cases panels are being installed on the already existing roof and were not laid in the project. Conducted research has revealed the negative impact of voluntarily installed solar panels on aesthetic qualities of the city. Argued the importance of coordinating the installation of solar energy accumulating elements with the architecture of the building and the environment by selecting an appropriate shape, texture and color. Proved the need to foresee during the design process the use of solar panels in the construction of the roof and walls to partially supply buildings with energy at the local level. Envisaging solar panels at the design stage will avoid duplicating the roof profile, which will reduce the weight of the roof structure and extend its service life. The analysis of main methods for organizing the "solar roof" showed that the most appropriate, from an aesthetic point of view, is the use of solar roof tiles. Based on analysis of available materials for accumulating solar energy, it was found that today there is no manufacturer that provides a complete solar roof with all its elements (gutters, snow retainers, deaerators, ladders, etc.). However, it is possible to choose elements with the corresponding texture and color and combine roof elements from different manufacturers.
EVOLUTION OF LVIV FORTIFICATIONS OF THE 14th - 17th CENTURIES AND THEIR LOCALIZATION ON THE MODERN TOPOGRAPHIC BASIS
Authors:   Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, Okonchenko Іgor , Okonchenko Olha ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: May 2024

Complexes of urban fortifications are the basis for analyzing historical development of a settlement and developing urban planning documentation. Therefore, in 2014, as part of the publication “Atlas of Ukrainian Historic Towns, Volume1: Lviv”, the authors of the present article published a scheme-reconstruction of the localization of Lviv's historical defensive buildings based on a modern topographic basis. The format of the Atlas did not provide for a full justification of the work done. Hence, the purpose of the present article is to reveal the methodology of the tracing of Lviv fortifications on a modern topographic basis; to substantiate the received results on the localization of fortifications and to determine their evolution. Based on the analysis of the works of predecessors, bibliographic, cartographic, and iconographic sources, three separate historical complexes of Lviv fortifications are identified, and the evolution of the complex of fortifications of the 14th - 17th centuries is highlighted. As a result of combining the drawings of the first three lines of fortifications worked out by J. Witwicki and our results of tracing the fortifications, we have found the high accuracy of J. Witwicki's work. Based on the analysis of sources and archaeological research, we have clarified information in a number of flanking elements and in certain directions of the three lines of fortifications in Lviv. In order to supplement this work with the results of the work of a wide range of scholars, obtained during the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, we have conducted a pre-project study, the results of which are embodied in the differentiated designation of lost, preserved, and archaeologically recovered fortifications of the 14th and 17th centuries on a modern topographic basis at the scale of 1:2000. As a result of tracing the bastion fortifications of the suburbs, the remains of fortifications from the projects of F. Getkant (1635) and J. Behrens (1678-1682) have been found in the topography and planning structure of the city, as illustrated in the reconstruction schemes.
THE FORM AND TASKS OF FORMING IN ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION
Authors:   Department of Architecture and Restoration, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Pohranychna Iryna , Demkiv Myron ,   Department of Architecture and Restoration, Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: May 2024

This paper examines the concept of architectural form as the boundaries of external and internal characteristics of the form, its role in the structure of the compositional image and the disclosure of certain aspects of forming, characteristic of different types of materials, their assortment and typification. In writing the article, general scientific and special methods of scientific research were used. The article also examines the state of research on the concept of architectural form, determining that building materials are the material basis that allows the architectural form proposed by an architect and designer to be realized as an architectural object. The main part of the objects currently under construction are residential and public buildings, mainly frame, monolithic-frame, monolithic or panel, with different number of storeys and comfort level. Such diversity leads to a significant variety of objects under construction, requires the study and use of compositional and constructive methods and means in architectural design. The practical value of the work is that the results of this study can be used by architects in the process of sketching and conceptual design of architectural objects. After all, every architect should be able to navigate the theoretical provisions of architectural composition, master the tools for building architectural forms, identify ways to create their own arsenal of creative tools in various design situations, select materials for specific purposes in accordance with the planning structure and tectonics of the architectural form; perform a feasibility study of options for architectural and urban planning design solutions.
SACRED APPROACH OF CALATRAVA
Authors:   Department of Architecture and Restoration, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Susak Vladyslav , Khokhon Mykhailo ,   Department of Architecture and Restoration, Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: May 2024

The work of Santiago Calatrava is characterized by biomorphic imitation combined with engineering thought, an approach that has made him one of the foremost and renowned architects of contemporary times. The architect employed principles of symbolic imitation and historical resonance. The main form, in this project, for imitation was taken from the icon of the Virgin Mary with a Child, which the architect skillfully transformed into the silhouette of a church, while the idea of geometric analysis of the Virgin's Face with a halo inspired the creation of the plan. The principle of historical resonance is ubiquitous in the project, from the orientation of the church and adherence to liturgical traditions to the incorporation of distinctive elements from existing cultic objects of Byzantine sacred architecture. On the other hand, the architect did not overlook modern challenges and needs. By utilizing advanced technologies and creativity, the author and his studio adeptly use light to emphasize important elements of the structure in the interior and create a unique appearance of the church from the outside during the dark hours of the day. Indeed, the illumination of the church at night is another idea of imitating the church candle as a symbol of God's presence. Functionally, the church is equipped not only with liturgical spaces but also with areas that will serve the community and as a memorial to the tragedy of September 11. These volumes are harmoniously integrated by the western façade and have important visual connections with the Park of Freedom and the memorial complex itself. St. Nicholas Church in New York should be singled out as a successful example of the symbiosis of tradition, modern technologies, and the author's creative approach.
PROBABLE APPEARANCE OF THE ANCIENT RUS TRANSFORMATION CHURCH IN THE VILLAGE OF SPAS ACCORDING TO KNOWN ARCHIVE, ICONOGRAPHIC AND HYPOTHETICAL MATERIALS
Authors:   National University “Lviv Politechnic”, Frankiv Roman
Published: May 2024

The currently available materials are outlined and systematized, which can serve as the basis for a proposal to reproduce the original appearance of the now defunct Church of the Transfiguration in the village. Spas in the Sambir region, which are divided into historiographical, hypothetical and reflective. Value levels of the mentioned materials were determined based on the method of mutual agreement. Repetitive data on the architectural features of the building are considered more reliable. Further, this method was developed in the first stage of crystallization of the reproduction concept - a critical analysis of available materials. The next stage was the selection of data for reproduction, which is divided into historiographic, interpolation and architectural data. In particular, the peculiarities of the light context of the creation of the monument are emphasized, which falls on the day of the spread of Eastern Christian mystical practices related to the concept of Hesyham. Therefore, attention was paid to the experience of the contemporaneous sacred construction of the Byzantine area. On the basis of the preparatory works carried out above for the complex scientific analysis of the available materials, a proposal was determined for the reproduction of the appearance of the primary building of the Transfiguration temple in the village. Spas in Sambir region. The following characteristic features have been determined for it: brick masonry with stone inserts and a stone foundation, the presence of a central recess on each of the facades, and the absence of lateral recesses. Double windows in the central spans, four windows in the cupola, etc.
SURVEYING AND DIGITIZATION OF THE ST. NIKOLAI CHURCH IN LVIV
Authors:   Department of Architecture and Conservation, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Yasinskyi Maksym , Hnidets Rostyslav ,   Department of Architecture and Conservation, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Pohranychna Iryna ,   Department of Architecture and Conservation, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lytwynchuk Illia ,   Department of Architecture and Conservation, Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: May 2024

Preservation of cultural heritage is an important aspect of the activities of every country, and modern technologies play an important role here. In this research paper, we will consider the synthesis of traditional and modern methods of researching architectural and historical objects on the example of the oldest sacred sites in Lviv. The digitization of cultural heritage sites is a technological and modern approach to documenting objects. However, fixing the current state of an object alone does not give a complete picture of the object of study. Therefore, the study of historical materials should be combined with the process of digitizing them, which will provide more complete information about the object of study. The article discusses the methods of photogrammetry and laser scanning of buildings and their combination. The advantages and disadvantages of the two approaches and the possibility of combining them to achieve the best result are identified. The options for popularizing digitized cultural heritage objects in the form of 3D models and their distribution on the Internet or 3D printing of souvenir models are also considered.
The Cult of the Horse in the Traditional Culture of the Buryats
Authors: Дашиева Лидия Данииловна
Published: May 2024

Впервые репрезентирован культ коня в бурятской мифологии, религии, традиционной медицине и культуре. В жизненном пространстве кочевников лошадь была лучшим другом и спутником человека, сопровождая его с раннего детства и до глубокой старости. В ритуально-обрядовом комплексе монгольских народов культ коня имел сакральное значение, начиная с ритуалов посвящения трех- и семилетних мальчиков в наездники и охотники и заканчивая похоронно-погребальными обрядами. Семантика культа коня раскрывается на разных контекстуальных уровнях: в шаманской мифологии, религии, ритуалах, традиционной культуре, бурятском круговом танце ёхор, музыкальном инструментарии монголов и бурят. Особое значение приобретает исследование феномена культа коня в контексте генезиса, конструкции, сакральности монгольского музыкального инструмента моринхура и бурятского хура. Глубинные мифологические и религиозные представления бурят и монголов о коне отражаются в легендах, улигерах, западнобурятских похоронных песнях үхэлэй дуунууд, круговом танце ёхоре, а также в изучении семантики моринхура и хура в контексте звуковой картины мира как информационной модели шаманских ритуалов. Пунктирно проведены параллели, отражающие культ коня в традиционной культуре тюркских и монгольских этносов.

This article presents the cult of the horse in Buryat mythology, religion, traditional medicine, and culture for the first time. In the nomads’ habitat, the horse was man’s best friend and companion, accompanying him from early childhood to old age. In the ritual and ceremonial complex of the Mongolian peoples, the horse cult had a sacred meaning that began with the initiation rites of the three- and seven-year-old boys to become horsemen and hunters and ended with the funeral and burial rites. The semantics of the horse cult can be found in various contexts: in shamanic mythology, religion, rituals, traditional culture, the Buryat circle dance – ‘yehor,’ and the musical instruments of the Mongols and Buryats. Of particular importance is the study of the phenomenon of the horse cult in connection with the origin, construction, and sacredness of the Mongolian musical instrument morinhur, the analog of which is the Buryat musical instrument khur. The deep mythological and religious ideas of the Buryats and Mongols about the horse are reflected in legends, uligers, West Buryat funeral songs of Uhelei duunuud, the circle dance of yehor as well as in the examination of the semantics of morinhura/khura in the context of the sound image of the world as an information model of shamanic rituals. Dotted parallels reflect the horse cult in the traditional culture of the Turkic and Mongolian ethnic groups.
Quantum dynamics of dissipative Chern insulator
Authors: Zhong J. , Li X.
Published: May 2024

For open quantum systems, a short-time evolution is usually well described by the effective non-Hermitian Hamiltonians, while long-time dynamics requires the Lindblad master equation,in which the Liouvillian superoperators characterize the time evolution. In this paper, we constructed an open system by adding suitable gain and loss operators to the Chen insulator to investigate the time evolution of quantum states at long times by numerical simulations. Finally, we also propose a topolectrical circuits to realize the dissipative system for experimental observation. It is found that the opening and closing of the Liouvillian gap leads to different damping behaviours of the system and that the presence of non-Hermitian skin effects leads to a phenomenon of chiral damping with sharp wavefronts. Our study deepens the understanding of quantum dynamics of dissipative system.
Museum Achieving Future Sustainable Development: A Study on the Attraction of Historical Exhibits in Museum Nursing Direction
Authors: Zhang Z. , Li Z.
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study is to explore a method that combines Digital Twins (DTs) with Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) algorithms to analyze the attractiveness of historical and cultural exhibits in museums and humanistic care, in order to achieve intelligent and digital development of exhibitions under museum humanistic care. The concept of "Health Museum and Health Management" has received initial attention and rapid response from the nursing community in Europe and America. Its essence emphasizes the intervention of museum intelligence in medical and health care and the role of improving the medical and health system, creating the medical service function of museums. Firstly, using DTs technology to digitally model the historical and cultural exhibits of the museum, achieving the display and interaction of virtual exhibits. Then, the Mini_Xception network was proposed to improve the CNN algorithm and combined with the ResNet algorithm to construct a facial emotion recognition model. Finally, using this model, the attractiveness of museum historical and cultural DTs exhibits was accurately predicted by recognizing people's facial expressions. The comparative experimental results show that this recognition method can greatly improve recognition accuracy and scalability. Compared with traditional recognition methods, the recognition accuracy can be improved by 5.53%, and 2.71s can reduce the data transmission delay of the model. The scalability of enhanced recognition types can also meet real-time interaction requirements in a shorter amount of time. This study has important reference value for the digital and intelligent development of museums combined with nursing exhibitions.
Spinal Trauma Revealing a Metastatic Medullary Lesion: A Case Report
Authors: Faham Btissam , Nahla Zaari , Oufaa Jamal , Oumaima Bouhou , Hilmani Said , Ibahioin Khadija , Lakhdar Abdelhakim
Published: May 2024

Introduction and Importance: Intramedullary spinal cord metastases (ISCM) are a rare and devastating complication of malignant disease with a poor prognosis. Prompt and accurate diagnosis is necessary for effective treatment, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the preferred imaging technique. In this article, a rare case of an ISCM presenting with motor weakness after trauma is described.
Case Presentation: The patient showed progressive severe paraplegia and urinary retention, and a thoraco-abdomino-pelvic scan showed a mediastinal pulmonary process and mediastinal adenopathies with adrenal lesions. He was admitted and a total resection of the processus was performed. After surgery, the patient showed partial neurological improvement, but two weeks later, he had a consciousness impairment. A cerebral CT scan showed multiple round lesions, with perilesional edema, and the patient died one month later.
Discussion: The article discusses the pathogenic mechanisms of ISCM and its diagnosis, treatment, and management, which are controversial due to the multitude of clinical circumstances and the lack of controlled studies on the efficacy of the different therapeutic approaches.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this rare case of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Metastases (ISCM) offers several important take-away lessons for clinicians and researchers alike.
Patterns of influence of electronic devices on lifestyle and health of young adults
Authors: Milushkina OYu , Skoblina NA , Markelova SV
Published: May 2024

High demand for electronic devices used both for educational purposes and during leisure time among the representatives of younger generation is reported. Inadequate development of skills related to the safe use of electronic devices results in impaired daily routine and eating pattern, impairs the quality and duration of sleep, contributes to the development of internet addiction, determines the risk of health problems in users, and provides the basis for the development of prevention programs to be used at the population, group, and individual levels. The paper summarizes the data on the influence of electronic devices on the lifestyle and health of young adults. The review of scientific papers published in the international and Russian databases (E-Library, PubMed, Cyberleninka) in 2019–2023 is provided. The accumulated knowledge about the adverse effects of electronic devices on health will make it possible to use the findings to search for effective preventive measures and plan further scientific research.
Проблемы формирования налоговой культуры в России
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Panov Evgeniy G. , Panova Tatiana V. ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Published: May 2024

This article addresses the issues surrounding the formation of the domestic tax culture in Russia. These issues are largely attributed to the state of “cultural tax shock” experienced by the Russian population in the post-perestroika period. However, even in Soviet times and earlier, a characteristic feature of Russian mentality known as “tax nihilism” was observed. The current state of tax culture can be characterized in two aspects: by examining the level of tax literacy among the population and taxpayers’ trust in tax authorities. Particular attention should be paid to youth in the formation of tax culture due to their detachment from the consequences of the societal transformation processes at the end of the last century. The article analyzes ways to increase the level of tax literacy among Russian schoolchildren. However, the problem of tax literacy among Russian students persists, coupled with the increasing prevalence of secondary employment among them. Measures to enhance public trust in tax authorities are also considered. The article emphasizes the role of developing the theoretical basis of tax culture, which requires attention not only to developments in traditional fields of law and economics but also in social research on fiscal sociology and the philosophy of taxation. In conclusion, the formation of tax culture in Russia faces multifaceted challenges stemming from historical legacies, societal perceptions, and educational gaps. By addressing these issues holistically, Russia can progress towards cultivating a more informed and cooperative tax culture among its populace.
Concepts of Poetics and Simulation of Meanings: Philosophical Discourse on Cinematic Art
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba, Cherkasova Irina K.
Published: May 2024

Cinematic art possesses a unique capacity to engender alternative realms, fabricate spatial-temporal realities, and thereby engender the poetics of meaning. The existing modern research in philosophy, history, semiotics, cinematic reality, phenomenology, and narrative structure within cinematic art furnishes an extensive foundation for profound exploration into the quandaries of meaning and the logical construction of filmic language. The concepts of poetics and the simulation of meanings within cinematic art are intriguing to trace and analyze from diverse philosophical standpoints and perceptions. The art of cinema is based on and appeals to early forms of thinking, semantic image, ideal forms, representations of the world and art. The theories and worldview of ancient thinkers seem to have antedated the articulation of the authentic concept of cinema. Phenomenological research aims to fill the gaps in the system of human judgment, contemplation, logic, cognition and reason. Through the prism of philosophy, we glean a finer comprehension of how cinematic art shapes our perception of reality through replicas of natural world perception, portraying human existence within a simulacrum, which itself constitutes its own reality. As further investigations into these philosophical domains are pursued, a deeper comprehension of the complex relationship between cinema, perception, and the intricacies of human experience is developed.
Actualization of Memorial Sites of the Great Patriotic War in the Socio-Cultural Space of Crimea (Methodological Aspect)
Authors:   Crimean University of Culture, Arts and Tourism, Borunov Sviatoslav S.
Published: May 2024

The article emphasizes the importance of memorial complexes of the Great Patriotic War in the context of modern social and cultural processes, as well as symbols of historical memory and means of communication that convey information about the past to representatives of current and subsequent generations. Practical approaches to actualizing memorial sites in the socio-cultural space of Crimea are proposed, taking into account its regional specificity based on Soviet experience and already implemented Russian projects. Among the optimal approaches, creating interactive museum exhibitions, organizing events dedicated to the memory of war victims, and promoting tourist routes to Crimea’s memorial sites are suggested. Particular attention is paid to modern trends and approaches to improving and expanding the existing scientific and educational functions of memorial complexes, as well as their integration into cultural, educational, creative and social activities. The actualization of memorial sites in Crimea’s socio-cultural space requires a comprehensive approach that combines historical awareness, educational outreach, and community involvement. By leveraging the region’s rich historical heritage and embracing modern methods of interpretation and engagement, these memorial sites can serve as dynamic platforms for preserving and transmitting the memory of the Great Patriotic War to present and future generations.