bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Case Report: Does the misplaced titanium mesh cage after total spondylectomy causing cervicothoracic cord compression need to be removed during revision surgery?
Authors: Wang Xin , Cheng XiaoFei , Zhao Jie , Zhao ChangQing
Published: October 2024

Background

Mechanical failure following total spondylectomy is a surgical challenge. The cervicothoracic junction region is a special anatomical site with complex biomechanics, and few studies have reported a detailed surgical management strategy for cases where the mesh cage subsides and compresses the spinal cord in the cervicothoracic junction region after total spondylectomy.

Case presentation

A 56-year-old male patient experienced screw and rod fracture and mesh cage retropulsion into the spinal canal 5 years after total spondylectomy for osteochondroma in the first to third thoracic vertebrae. The patient complained of numbness and discomfort in both lower extremities, accompanied by unstable walking for 8 months prior to admission at our hospital. We concluded that uncorrected local kyphosis in the cervicothoracic junction after the first surgery resulted in current mesh cage subsidence and rod/screw fracture. Considering the difficulty and risks of removing the mesh cage from the anterior approach, we initially freed the superior end of the mesh cage without removing the mesh from the anterior approach by resecting the C6/7 intervertebral disc and the destroyed C7 vertebral body. We then removed the original screws and rods and performed long segment fixation from C4 to T6 via a posterior approach after recovering sagittal alignment by skull traction. Finally, the iliac bone was harvested and transplanted between the superior end of the mesh cage and the inferior end plate of C6 to fill the defect caused by kyphosis correction and C7 vertebral resection. After surgery, the patient experienced sagittal alignment reconstruction and symptom relief, and he was asked to wear a cast for at least 6 months until bone fusion was achieved. At the 3-year follow-up, there was fusion between the mesh cage and the C6 vertebra with successful instrument reconstruction and no mesh cage subsidence were observed.

Conclusions

When a subsided and migrated titanium mesh cage is difficult to remove after mechanical failure following total spondylectomy, recovering sagittal alignment to achieve indirect decompression based on unique anterior and middle column reconstruction, solid instrument construction, and bone fusion is an alternative solution.
Interobserver variability of assessing body condition scores and muscle condition scores in a population of 43 active working explosive detection dogs
Authors: Christie Kimberly M. , Barnhard Jennifer A. , Otto Cynthia M. , Mallikarjun Amritha , Wilson Clara , Levine David , Tringali Ashley A. , Payne Chelsea E. , Langenbach Anke , Brunke Matthew W.
Published: October 2024

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the agreement between explosive detection dog (EDD) handlers and a team of veterinarians in assessing body condition score (BCS) and muscle condition score (MCS), hypothesizing significant BCS differences between handlers and veterinarians, and no significant MCS differences in healthy active duty EDDs.

Methods

This prospective study analyzed variance and inter-rater intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) of agreement within BCS and MCS assessments collected from the 43 EDDs by four blinded graders; the EDDs’ respective handler and three veterinarians with varying levels of veterinary expertise.

Results

The results of the study showed that 74.4% of the EDD population was graded as ideal BCS (4 or 5 out of 9) by the handlers compared to 67.44% by the members of the veterinary team; however, the graders scored different subsets of individual EDDs as ideal. Normal MCS (3 out of 3) was assessed in 86.05% (n = 37) of EDDs by the handlers versus in 70.54% by the veterinary team.

Conclusion

This study highlights the importance of standardized training and guidelines for BCS and MCS assessments in working dogs to improve agreement between all members of the healthcare team.
Anatomical variations of the external jugular veins and collaterals incidentally diagnosed with computed tomography in Shih Tzu dogs
Authors: Cho Seoyoung , Chang Jupill , Kim Woosuk , Eom Kidong , Kim Jaehwan
Published: October 2024

Introduction

The external jugular vein (EJV) is a superficial vein of the neck in dogs; its significance is evident in veterinary clinical practice, encompassing surgeries and interventional procedures. However, there have been no reports on EJV variations in canines, despite extensive studies on variations in the jugular veins in humans. This study aimed to use CT imaging to evaluate the prevalence of anatomic vascular variations of the EJVs in Shih Tzu dogs and to describe the clinical and CT characteristics of these vascular variants.

Methods

This is a retrospective, multi-center study. The medical imaging records of Shih Tzu dogs that underwent pre- and post-contrast CT examinations of the head, neck, and thorax at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Konkuk University, and 10 referral hospitals between 2015 and 2023 were reviewed.

Results

We defined five types of EJV vascular variants: normal (type I), unilateral hypoplasia (type II), unilateral aplasia (type III), bilateral hypoplasia (type IV), and bilateral aplasia (type V), based on the morphological and diameter differences observed in the transverse images of Shih Tzu dogs. CT images from 547 Shih Tzu dogs revealed 119 cases (21.7%) of EJV variants. Type I was observed in 428 dogs (78.2%), type II in 46 dogs (8.4%), type III in 41 dogs (7.5%), type IV in 14 dogs (2.6%), and type V in 18 dogs (3.3%). In types II–V, compensatory drainage through the internal jugular vein (IJV) was observed, often involving the medial passage of the maxillary or linguofacial veins. A moderate negative correlation (R = −0.5) was recorded between the hypoplastic EJV and the affected-side IJV (p < 0.01). Some cases exhibited other supplementary drainage routes, such as the hyoid venous arch or median thyroid vein. Additionally, 63 persistent left cranial vena cava (PLCVC) cases (11.9%) were identified among 529 Shih Tzu dogs, showing a significant association with EJV abnormalities (p < 0.05).

Discussion

Overall, this study identified anatomical variants of the EJV in Shih Tzu dogs and introduced a new classification system. These findings revealed that EJV variants and compensatory tributary enlargement were more prevalent than previously recognized, emphasizing the need to consider these nuances in veterinary procedures and imaging.
A Conclusive Algorithm with Kink Effects for Fitting 3-D FinFET and Planar MOSFET Characteristic Curves
Authors: Yang Hsin-Chia , Chi Sung-Ching , Yang Han-Ya , Yang Yu-Tzu
Published: October 2024

FinFET transistors with fin channel lengths of 160 nm and 2000 nm and a planar MOSFET transistor with channel lengths of 180 nm and 90 nm are presented with characteristic curves at various Gate biases. A finalized algorithm with kink effects was effectively responsible for addressing the field effect transistors. The algorithm included the modified conventional current–voltage formula and a nonlinear heat-associated kink solution which was simplified as a Gaussian form. Three parameters in the modified model included kN (which was related with channel width, channel length, and gate oxide capacitor, and was proportional to the mobility of carriers), Vth (threshold voltage), and λ (the inverse of early voltage). Those parameters were determined to minimize the discrepancies between the measured data and the fitting values, but left kinks located at around (VGS-Vth), which were deliberately eliminated by the Gaussian form because of the agitation of thermal kink effects. The whole fitting was made to be as close as possible to the as-measured IDS-VDS. In the meantime, those determined parameters were physically meaningful after the analysis had been performed.
Analysis and Optimization of the Effectiveness of Production Safety Standardization Construction Based on Set-Pair Analysis
Authors: Zhang Shaojie , Zhu Peng
Published: October 2024

The industry and trade sector is a crucial part of China’s national economy, yet its development is frequently accompanied by numerous safety incidents, leading to significant casualties and property damage. To enhance safety practices, the Chinese government introduced standardized production safety assessment criteria. Despite improvements in overall safety management in recent years, the implementation process often emphasizes scoring over substance, causing enterprises to overlook key elements directly related to production safety. Additionally, the current assessment system, which ranks enterprises based solely on scores, fails to accurately reflect their true safety management levels. To overcome the limitations of the current evaluation results of standardized work safety construction and to establish a method for scientifically assessing the safety management level and predicting the future safety development trends of enterprises, this study employs the principles of similarity and contrast, utilizing Set-Pair Analysis (SPA) as a quantitative tool. By targeting thirteen critical elements of the safety standardization framework, a five-element linkage function model was constructed. This model calculates linkage degree, set-pair potential, pessimistic potential, optimistic potential, and difference degree to evaluate safety standardization efforts across enterprises within and between industries. The study’s findings indicate that the five-dimensional linkage model based on SPA is both reasonable and reliable. A positive correlation was observed between the weights of evaluation elements and the optimistic potential values of enterprises, particularly with key elements such as Elements Seven and Eight, which are critical in determining an enterprise’s actual safety capabilities. Enhancing these elements can significantly improve intrinsic safety levels. Additionally, the model’s calculated metrics allow for precise and quantitative ranking of enterprises’ true safety management levels. Moreover, the model provides an accurate quantitative assessment of the true safety management hierarchy, offering practical and adaptable applications in other sectors.
How Algorithmic Management Influences Gig Workers’ Job Crafting
Authors: Liu Rong , Yin Haorong
Published: October 2024

Algorithmic management, as a digital management tool in the gig economy, has become a hotspot of concern at the intersection of theory and practice. However, there is a lack of research on the mechanisms and boundary conditions through which algorithmic management affects gig workers’ job crafting. Based on the social information processing theory, this study constructed a dual-mediation model of how algorithmic management influences gig workers’ job crafting through gameful experience and perceived job autonomy. Data from 687 valid samples were collected through a two-stage survey and statistically analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results demonstrate that algorithmic management increases gig workers’ promotion-focused job crafting behaviors (increasing job resources and challenging job demands) by stimulating their gameful experiences and increases gig workers’ prevention-focused job crafting behaviors (decreasing hindering job demands) by inhibiting their perceived job autonomy. In addition, the higher-order personality trait core self-evaluation moderates the relationship between algorithmic management and gameful experience and perceived job autonomy, as well as the indirect effects of algorithmic management on job crafting through gameful experiences and perceived job autonomy. This study advances empirical research on algorithmic management in the field of the gig economy and human resource management practices. Crucially, it provides practical insights for optimizing algorithmic systems in platform companies, potentially enhancing their efficiency and economic benefits.
Inteval Spatio-Temporal Constraints and Pixel-Spatial Hierarchy Region Proposals for Abrupt Motion Tracking
Authors: Suo Daxiang , Lv Xueling
Published: October 2024

The RPN-based Siamese tracker has achieved remarkable performance with real-time speed but suffers from a lack of robustness in complex motion tracking. Especially when the target comes into an abrupt motion scenario, the assumption of motion smoothness may be broken, which will further compromise the reliability of tracking results. Therefore, it is important to develop an adaptive tracker that can maintain robustness in complex motion scenarios. This paper proposes a novel tracking method based on the interval spatio-temporal constraints and a region proposal method over a pixel-spatial hierarchy. Firstly, to cope with the limitations of a fixed-constraint strategy for abrupt motion tracking, we propose a question-guided interval spatio-temporal constraint strategy. Based on the consideration of tracking status and the degree of penalty expansion, it enables the dynamic adjustment of the constraint weights, which ensures a match between response scores and true confidence values. Secondly, to guarantee the coverage of a target using candidate proposals in extreme motion scenarios, we propose a region proposal method over the pixel-spatial hierarchy. By combining visual common sense with reciprocal target-distractor information, our method implements a careful refinement of the primary proposals. Moreover, we introduce a discriminative-enhanced memory updater designed to ensure effective model adaptation. Comprehensive evaluations on five benchmark datasets: OTB100, UAV123, LaSOT, VOT2016, and VOT2018 demonstrate the superior performance of our proposed method in comparison to several state-of-the-art approaches.
Differential Effects of Four Canonical Notch-Activating Ligands on c-Kit+ Cardiac Progenitor Cells
Authors: Robeson Matthew , Goudy Steven L. , Davis Michael E.
Published: October 2024

Notch signaling, an important signaling pathway in cardiac development, has been shown to mediate the reparative functions of c-kit+ progenitor cells (CPCs). However, it is unclear how each of the four canonical Notch-activating ligands affects intracellular processes in c-kit+ cells when used as an external stimulus. Neonatal c-kit+ CPCs were stimulated using four different chimeric Notch-activating ligands tethered to Dynabeads, and the resulting changes were assessed using TaqMan gene expression arrays, with subsequent analysis by principal component analysis (PCA). Additionally, functional outcomes were measured using an endothelial cell tube formation assay and MSC migration assay to assess the paracrine capacity to stimulate new vessel formation and recruit other reparative cell types to the site of injury. Gene expression data showed that stimulation with Jagged-1 is associated with the greatest pro-angiogenic gene response, including the expression of VEGF and basement membrane proteins, while the other canonical ligands, Jagged-2, Dll-1, and Dll-4, are more associated with regulatory and epigenetic changes. The functional assay showed differential responses to the four ligands in terms of angiogenesis, while none of the ligands produced a robust change in migration. These data demonstrate how the four Notch-activating ligands differentially regulate CPC gene expression and function.
Antecedents and Consequences of Attitudes toward Donation-Based Crowd-Funding Platforms
Authors: Um Namhyun
Published: October 2024

The landscape of fundraising has undergone a transformative shift with the rise in donation-based crowdfunding platforms. This study investigates the multifaceted factors shaping individuals’ attitudes toward these platforms, with a focus on key antecedents. Examining their impact on donation intentions and electronic word-of-mouth intentions, this research draws from a sample of 326 college students. Our results affirm the critical roles of perceived usefulness, ease of use, credibility, and self-efficacy in influencing attitudes. Additionally, attitudes significantly contribute to both donation and electronic word-of-mouth intentions. Structural model modifications underscore the interdependence of these factors, enhancing the model fit. Our findings offer practical insights for platform administrators, campaign creators, and stakeholders engaged in online philanthropy, highlighting the importance of user-friendly designs, trust-building, and user confidence for successful crowdfunding campaigns.
DeepChaos+: Signal Detection Quality Enhancement of High-Speed DP-16QAM Optical Fiber Communication Based on Chaos Masking Technique with Deep Generative Models
Authors: Vu Dao Anh , Do Nguyen Khoi Hoang , Nguyen Huyen Ngoc Thi , Dam Hieu Minh , Tran Thuy Thanh Thi , Nguyen Quyen Xuan , Truong Dung Cao
Published: October 2024

In long-haul WDM (wavelength division multiplexing) optical communication systems utilizing the DP-16QAM modulation scheme, traditional methods for removing chaos have exhibited poor performance, resulting in a high bit error rate of 10−2 between the original signal and the removed chaos signal. To address this issue, we propose DeepChaos+, a machine learning-based approach for chaos removal in WDM transmission systems. Our framework comprises two key points: (1) DeepChaos+ automatically generates a dataset that accurately reflects the features of the original signals in the communication system, which eliminates the need for time-consuming data simulation, streamlining the process significantly; (2) it allows for the training of a lightweight model that provides fast prediction times while maintaining high accuracy. This allows for both efficient and reliable signal reconstruction. Through extensive experiments, we demonstrate that DeepChaos+ achieves accurate reconstruction of the original signal with a significantly reduced bit error rate of approximately 10−5. Additionally, DeepChaos+ exhibits high efficiency in terms of processing time, facilitating fast and reliable signal reconstruction. Our results underscore the effectiveness of DeepChaos+ in removing chaos from WDM transmission systems. By enhancing the reliability and efficiency of chaotic secure channels in optical fiber communication systems, DeepChaos+ holds the potential to improve data transmission in high-speed networks.
Real Union in Leibniz’s Political Thought: The Role and Value of the Mystical Body in Civil Bodies
Authors: Manzo Fiorenza
Published: October 2024

This paper explores the idea, occasionally discernible in Leibniz’s writings, that civil bodies can achieve a real or substantial union through the ’mystical body’ of the Church. The starting question is: can the ‘person’ of the state attain real internal union even if it is not a natural person? This theme is examined in light of Leibniz’s interest in the ontology of complex aggregates (including civil ‘bodies’ or ‘persons’), the miracle of the Eucharist, the mystery of transubstantiation, and the unity of the Church. Since his very early Demonstrationes Catholicae, he had strived to demonstrate that the body of the Church, despite being—so to speak—‘scattered’, can be regarded as a Respublica with a strong internal degree of unity, primarily due to the communion that the faithful share through the Eucharist. This article thus analyses both early and mature texts in which Leibniz discusses the bond established among the faithful by the presence of Christ in the Eucharist, arguing that he experimented with the idea that the spiritual union possible within the Church’s ‘mystical body’ and its aggregative capacity could transform European Christian states not only politically but also substantially.
Hybrid Refractive and Diffractive Testing Method for Free-Form Convex Mirror in High-Resolution Remote-Sensing Cameras
Authors: Deng Nan , Li Yanjie , Ma He , Zhang Feifei
Published: October 2024

The development of high-resolution and large field of view remote-sensing cameras is inextricably linked to the application of free-form mirrors. The free-form mirror offers higher design of freedom and is more effective at correcting aberrations in optical systems. The surface shape error of a free-form mirror directly affects the imaging quality of remote-sensing cameras. Consequently, a high-precision free-form mirror detection method is of paramount importance. For the convex free-form surface mirror with a large aperture, a hybrid refractive and diffractive testing method combining computer-generated holography (CGH) and spherical mirrors for high-precision null test is proposed in this paper. When comparing the effect of error and the detection sensitivity of different designs, the results showed that the influence of the system error is reduced by about 42% and the sensitivity is increased by more than 2.6 times. The proposed method can achieve higher testing accuracy and represents an effective and feasible approach for the surface shape detection method.
Operating room of the future — impact of technologies on operating room equipment
Authors:   Clinics of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Samara State Medical University» of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Shlyapnikova D. K. , Alekhina S. V. ,   Clinics of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Samara State Medical University» of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation
Published: October 2024

«Smart operating room» is a comprehensive solution designed to increase the productivity of the surgeon and patient safety. To create it, the university experts developed and tested a number of innovative hardware and software products that provide prompt access to up-to-date information about the patient’s condition.
Problems of vaccine prevention of whooping cough among the indigenous peoples of the north of Russia on the example of Nenets, living in the territory of the Vorkuta Municipal District
Authors:   Department of Rospotrebnadzor for the K omi Republic, Syktyvkar, Russia, Georgieva A. G. , Glushkova L. I. ,   Syktyvkar State University named after Pitirim Sorokin, Syktyvkar, Russia, Petukhova M. B. ,   Department of Rospotrebnadzor for the K omi Republic, Syktyvkar, Russia
Published: October 2024

The Nenets are one of the indigenous small — numbered peoples of the North of Russia, leading a predominantly nomadic lifestyle, which determines the difficulties in organizing vaccination work. The aim is to determine the level of coverage of pertussis vaccinations among the child population and identify key factors affecting the level of pertussis immunization among the indigenous peoples of the north. According to the results of a descriptive analysis of the medical records of minor Nenets registered in the territory of the Vorkuta Municipal District, it was found that the coverage of pertussis vaccinations for children of indigenous smallnumbered peoples of the north was 31.9 %, which is significantly lower than the recommended figure of 95 %. Among the main reasons for the lack of vaccinations are late registration in medical organizations (at the age of 4 years and older) and parents' refusal to vaccinate. In addition, in some cases, representatives of the study group lacked documentary evidence of previous vaccinations, which made it significantly difficult to determine their immune status. An important factor in the insufficient coverage of preventive vaccinations against whooping cough by medical organizations is that the national calendar of preventive vaccinations does not regulate the immunization against this infection of persons over 4 years old. In order to motivate the Nenets to vaccinate, taking into account the established factors, it is necessary to strengthen sanitary and educational work in the territories where the traditional routes of movement of the indigenous small peoples of the north are located.
Efficiency of a comprehensive rehabilitation system in patients with severe gonarthrosis who underwent total knee replacement
Authors:   National Center for Rehabilitation and Prosthetics of the Disabled of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Ruziboev D.R. , Asilova S.U. ,   Tashkent Medical Academy, Tashkent
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of rehabilitation measures in patients with severe gonarthrosis after total knee replacement based on quality of life assessment. Materials and methods. A total of 235 patients who underwent total knee replacement were examined and divided into 2 groups. The study group included 120 patients who completed a full course of comprehensive rehabilitation; the control group included 115 patients who underwent only a course of early postoperative rehabilitation followed by outpatient follow-up treatment without orthopedic control. To assess the quality of life, a system was used to determine the quality of life and the effectiveness of arthroplasty in patients after total knee replacement DGU 2020 0606. Results. A high level of quality of life in the study group was obtained in 87.5%, good – in 8.3%, and average – in 4.2% of patients. In the control group, these figures were 65.2%, 21.7%, and 11.3%, respectively. In addition, in this group, 1.8% of subjects with a low quality of life were identified. Conclusions. The use of the developed comprehensive approach to the rehabilitation of patients with severe gonarthrosis makes it possible to increase the number of the study group patients with a high quality of life by 22.3% and with a good quality of life by 12.7%, compared with the control group.
COMPETENCE-BASED APPROACH FOR THE FORMATION OF CREATIVE AND MOTIVATED PERSONALITY OF HIGHER MEDICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
Authors: HRYN V. , HRYN K. , DELVA M. , GERASYMENKO L. , KOSTILENKO Y.
Published: October 2024

At present, higher medical schools are facing the issue of developing optimal teaching methods that guarantee the development of deeper knowledge in students that will allow them to perform their professional activities as doctors. At the current stage of development of higher education, the priority is to improve the quality of knowledge and skills of graduates as future medical professionals. The introduction of new educational standards implies a transition to competence-based education, when the integration of the concepts of knowledge-understanding-skills results in the development of the ability and readiness for professional activity, which are referred to as competences. The aim is to find out the possibility of forming the quality of creative and motivated personality of medical students on the basis of traditional and modern approaches. Research methods: analysis of scientific, methodological, educational literature sources and generalisation of own and university experience in conducting classes. Results: the expansion of forms and technologies of teaching fundamental and clinical disciplines is aimed at forming students' professional motivation for their further professional activity, consolidation and specification of the acquired knowledge and skills.
COOPERATIVE ONLINE INTERNATIONAL LEARNING (COIL): COURSE DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION BY THE STUDENTS OF POLTAVA V.G. KOROLENKO NATIONAL PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY, UKRAINE, AND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Authors: GRYNOVA M. , NIKOLENKO O. , WATSON C. , ZUYENKO M. , PEDERSEN R. , KOHUT I.
Published: October 2024

The article deals with the student-assessed COIL course based on the questionnaire’s results performed by students of Poltava V.G. Korolenko National Pedagogical University (PNPU) and University College Copenhagen (KP) within the framework of a COIL course (Collaborative Online International Learning) which took place in the 2023-2024 academic year. The course developers introduced the stages of course implementation and student feedback on the course. The results pointed out the international view on the course as the students’ openness of internationalization and globalization.
TECHNOLOGICAL APPROACH TO THE FORMATION OF DESIGN SKILLS OF FUTURE PEDAGOGUES OF PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICAL TRAINING IN VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: HRYTSENKO L. , KUZMENKO P. , CHYSTIAKOVA L.
Published: October 2024

The article examines the technological approach to the formation of design skills of future pedagogues of professional and practical training in vocational and technical education institutions. An overview of the concept of «design skills» and their meaning in the modern educational context has been carried out. The components of the formation of design skills of pedagogues of professional and practical training are considered in detail. Modern approaches to the formation of design skills are analyzed; in particular, methods and programs aimed at their development in future pedagogues. Special attention is paid to the technological approach to the formation of design skills, which includes the usage of modern technologies in the educational process. The role of the technological approach in ensuring the effective formation of the design skills of pedagogues of professional and practical training has been studied. The results of the analysis show that the implementation of the technological approach contributes to the improvement of the quality of education and training of future pedagogues.
VOCAL AND CONDUCTING AND CHORAL TRAINING OF TEACHERS OF MUSIC AT THE SECOND (MASTER'S) LEVEL OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: DEM’YANKO N. , REMEZOVA N.
Published: October 2024

The article reveals the peculiarities of vocal and conductor-choir training of students of the second (master's) level of higher education in the specialty 014.13 Secondary education (Art. Music), substantiates the need to improve its quality. Considered the purpose, structure, content component, prerequisites for studying the course "Solo singing and conducting", which constitutes the mastery of the educational content of the educational and professional training program for applicants of the first (bachelor's) level of higher education (productions of voice, choral conducting, basic musical instrument with school repertoire practice, music theory and solfeggio, etc.). Basic abilities and skills are defined: vocal (creating the correct singing posture, mastering the skills of singing breathing, sound production, vocalization, rounding, masking vowel sounds, mastering various types of sound attack, purity of intonation, achieving a high vocal position, cantilene sound, correct articulation, etc.) and conductor and choir (correct conductor's posture (position of legs, body, hands, head); natural functioning of the conductor's apparatus, muscular freedom of all its organs, execution of the "conductor's point" in the gesture, entry and end techniques, mastery of basic metric timing schemes, means of artistic expression etc). The main approaches to the selection of the educational repertoire, which is formed purely individually, taking into account preliminary training, creative abilities, and specific pedagogical tasks, are revealed. The main types of classroom and independent work, means of diagnosing learning results in the process of current, modular and final control are characterized. The general and professional competences and program results of master's students in the course "Solo singing and conducting" were determined.
METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF USING INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS FOR STUDENTS OF THE SPECIALTY 014.15 SECONDARY EDUCATION (NATURAL SCIENCES)
Authors: DIACHENKO-BOHUN M. , HOMLIA L. , SHKURA T. , ROKOTIANSKA V. , PROKHORENKO V.
Published: October 2024

Innovative teaching methods for students of the specialty 014.15 Secondary Education (Natural Sciences) can be useful because they ensure more effective assimilation and understanding of the material. Innovative teaching methods have numerous advantages for students, which contribute to their active learning and development. The use of innovative teaching methods helps students develop skills and competencies that are essential for successful functioning in today's world. Innovative teaching methods make it possible to create a stimulating and effective learning environment for students, contributing to their development and successful assimilation of knowledge.
This article provides useful information about the use of innovative teaching methods for students of the specialty 014.15 Secondary Education (Natural Sciences). It will allow you to familiarize yourself with various practical methods and their advantages, which will contribute to more effective assimilation of knowledge and skills by students. In addition, the article will be useful for teachers who seek to expand their teaching opportunities and create a more engaging and effective learning environment in the field of science and wish to improve the quality of their disciplines.
PECULIARITIES OF TEACHING LATIN TO STUDENTS MAJORING IN PHILOLOGY: THE EXPERIENCE OF POLTAVA UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND TRADE
Authors: ISCHENKO V. , HORBUNOVA S. , KONONENKO O.
Published: October 2024

The article focuses on some new approaches to teaching Latin for the students majoring in Philology on the university level, as well as practical experience of using interactive teaching methods in the process of teaching the course “Latin language” in Poltava University of Economics and Trade.
The traditional method of teaching Latin is guided by the principle of "read and understand". However, an approach to learning the classical language based on the methods of modern languages is currently being developed, which aims to develop skills not only in reading and translation, but also in speaking and writing. Among the methods used in classes are considered such as “brainstorming”, work in small groups, educational games, and method of projects. The authors of the article emphasize that the use of information technologies is important. When studying the Latin language course, a distance course designed for philology students is used, and students also prepare presentations, which are presented in practical classes.
The results of the research and the general experience of using interactive teaching methods show that the use of such a strategy has a positive effect on the level of philological training of students, deepens the knowledge of the basic rules of the grammar of the Latin language in comparison with the grammars of modern languages, namely English and German, helps to master the vocabulary of Germanic languages, which has a Latin origin, and also increases the motivation to study the Latin language in general.
ORGANIZATION OF LEISURE ACTIVITIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF MARTIAL LAW
Authors: KOBOBEL A. , ILCHENKO O. , MOKLYAK V.
Published: October 2024

The article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of the organization of leisure activities of children with special educational needs in out-of-school education institutions. It was emphasized that one of the modern trends of humanitarian policy is the creation of a barrier-free space in Ukraine. The inclusive education model of the new Ukrainian school, an important component of which is extracurricular education, meets this goal. The uniqueness of out-of-school education lies in providing children with special educational needs access to basic educational services, which involves the creation of the necessary infrastructure, methodical and personnel support for the educational process. The attractiveness of extracurricular education is due to the small number of groups, territorial and socio-economic availability of educational services. In the conditions of martial law, an important function of out-of-school education institutions is the formation of general competencies and value orientations of students, in particular military-patriotic upbringing of children with special educational needs. Extracurricular education contributes to the psychological rehabilitation of such children. It was noted that the key position in the organization of leisure activities is the creative, proactive work of the teacher-organizer. The importance of game programs aimed at the development of the child's personality is indicated. It was found that physical activity is an effective means of stabilizing the mental health of children with special educational needs. It is shown that the practice of using online technologies in the organization of the educational process of children with special educational needs is controversial. The necessity of equipping out-of-school education institutions with comfortable shelters, the use of innovative and effective methods of working with children, in particular the methods of role harmonization and the golden mean, is emphasized. The main problems of the organization of leisure activities of children with special educational needs are highlighted, in particular, unsatisfactory material and technical and personnel support for the work of out-of-school education institutions. The need to train future teachers for the field of extracurricular education in institutions of higher education, increase the number of hours of pedagogical practice for students, improve the qualifications of teachers and managers of extracurricular education institutions in post-graduate education institutions, establish partnership cooperation between specialists of institutions in the field of education and health care, etc. was emphasized.
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN EXPERIENCE OF INFORMATIZATION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE TRAINING OF HIGHER EDUCATION APPLICANTS IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE MASTER'S DEGREE
Authors: KUCHER V.
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes the domestic and foreign experience of informatization of master's training management in higher education institutions in the context of global digitalization. Examples of the use of information systems in education, which becomes a key factor for improving the quality of higher education and optimizing administrative processes, are considered.
In the course of the study, special attention is paid to the impact of informatization on the adaptation of educational programs to the needs of the modern educational market, ensuring accessibility and flexibility of educational processes. The legal regulation of distance education in Ukraine is also considered, which includes an analysis of the main legislative acts, such as the Law of Ukraine "On Education" and "On Higher Education", relevant resolutions that regulate the use of information technologies in education.
FORMATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPETENCES AMONG STUDENTS OF THE NATURAL EDUCATION FIELD
Authors: ROKOTYANSKA V. , DYACHENKO-BOGUN M. , GOMLYA L. , SHKURA T.
Published: October 2024

In the article, the authors reveal the methods of expanding the formation of ecological competences among students of the natural education field, today "ecological problems" are becoming more and more relevant. Environmental pollution, climate change, depletion of natural resources are just some of the problems that require a competent solution. However, many people do not have enough environmental education to understand what steps need to be taken to preserve nature. Thus, the development of the methodology for the formation of environmental competences of students of the science education field becomes relevant, as it allows preparing the younger generation to solve environmental problems and to form environmental consciousness in them, which will contribute to the preservation of natural resources and the preservation of the environment. In addition, the development of the methodology can be useful for science teachers, who can use this methodology in their lessons to improve the environmental literacy of students.
ELEMENTS OF DISTANCE LEARNING IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN THE TRAINING OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SPECIALISTS
Authors: SRIBNA Yu. , MOLCHANOV P. , KONDEL V.
Published: October 2024

In the context of the rapid development of information and communication technologies and the growing needs of society for personalized and adaptive learning, there is a need to introduce innovative approaches in the field of education. One of the modern trends is the use of distance and mixed forms of education in higher educational institutions.
This scientific article is devoted to a thorough analysis and study of various aspects of the use of the Google Class platform in the context of distance learning. The main goal of the study is to identify the advantages and limitations of this tool in the educational process of training specialists in the "Professional Education" specialty.
The special emphasis of the study is on the problems faced by both teachers and students, emphasizing the possibilities of optimizing the use of Google Class to achieve maximum efficiency in the educational process, in particular, in the field of professional education.
The authors consider a specific case of using the platform at the department of professional education, design and life safety, where students are preparing for qualified teaching activities in various fields. The research is aimed at solving problems with sending tasks, creating unique materials and improving interaction between participants in the educational process.
The article examines the impact of Internet technologies on learning, highlighting the new opportunities arising from the increasing accessibility of the Internet. It is noted that the informatization of education in Ukraine is a key mechanism for the modernization of the education system, in which information technologies help to increase the efficiency of the educational process.
Particular attention is paid to methods of active learning, self-education and distance education programs in the context of modern information technologies. It is noted that distance learning is defined as organized and controlled self-education using computer technology and a communication network.
A separate aspect of the article is devoted to the Google Class system, which is an object-oriented dynamic learning environment. It is noted that this platform provides advanced tools for computerized learning, including distance learning. The authors of the article highlight the key features and capabilities of Google Class, as well as its importance for the modern educational process.
This article aims not only to analyze the experience of using Google Class, but also to indicate ways to further improve the tool for optimal educational practice and training of competitive specialists in the conditions of the modern educational environment.
DIDACTIC MODEL OF THE EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT "PRACTICUM OF WORKING WITH A CHOREOGRAPHIC TEAM" IN THE TRAINING SYSTEM FOR MASTERS OF SPECIALTY 024 CHOREOGRAPHY
Authors: TARANTSEVA O.
Published: October 2024

In the article, the author presents the developed didactic model of the educational component "Practicum of working with a choreographic team" in the master's training system of the specialty 024 Choreography, which consists of 6 interrelated blocks: target, methodological, resource, content, methodical and diagnostic. The key idea of the model is that the process of forming general and professional competencies will be effective (achievement of the educational component "Practicum of work with a choreographic team" defined by the program) if the didactic toolkit of each of the defined blocks is implemented. The target block of the model defines the purpose of the educational component "Practical work with a choreographic team", which consists in the organization of master's students' in-depth assimilation of the theoretical foundations of choreographic disciplines, planning, preparation and conduct of lessons in choreographic art, practical work with a choreographic team; formation of general and professional competences determined by the educational program and the program of this educational component. The methodological block provides for the implementation during the teaching of the educational component "Practical work with a choreographic team" of a set of methodological approaches (competent, axiological, system-activity, cultural, informational, technological, resource-oriented, individual, creative and health-preserving). The resource block contains information about the teacher who implements the educational component "Practical work with a choreographic team", material and technical support, course policy and information support, which makes it possible to build a system of resource-oriented training of future choreographers. The content block primarily reflects the content of the educational component "Practical work with a choreographic team" and a didactic map that reflects the topics of the content modules, the distribution of hours according to the forms of organization of educational activities, and the distribution of points that a master's student can receive. The methodical block includes various teaching methods (explanatory-illustrative, problem-based, partially exploratory (heuristic), reproductive), forms of education (lecture, laboratory classes, practical classes, independent work, consultations), and also determines the format of consultations (face-to-face and online, according to the form - individual and group, according to the time - according to the schedule or by verbal agreement on the initiative of the master's students in case of need). The diagnostic block of the model includes control methods, a mechanism for making up for missed practical classes, assessment criteria for classroom work, assessment criteria for independent work (INDZ - if available), assessment criteria for modular test papers, exam assessment criteria, a scale for assessing student success, as well as program learning outcomes.
METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING ORGANIC CHEMISTRY TO CHEMISTS-TECHNOLOGISTS AT A CLASSICAL UNIVERSITY
Authors: TKACHUK H.
Published: October 2024

This work presents a methodology concept of teaching organic chemistry at classical universities, which is based on learning technology using the psychological and pedagogical principles of the present days. The purpose of the article is the theoretical and methodical substantiation of the peculiarities of teaching organic chemistry to chemists-technologists at a classical university. In order to achieve the specified goal, the following tasks were fulfilled: educational and methodological bases were developed for organization of the organic chemistry learning process, taking into account the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Higher Education in Ukraine for 2022–2032.
The work developed theoretical and methodical features of organic chemistry teaching to chemists-technologists with a systematic approach. Namely, it was shown that organic chemistry is a science in which the specific language of chemical symbols occupies the most important place among other branches of chemistry. In organic chemistry, due to the largest number of organic substances – the subject of this science, the chemical language, that is, the nomenclature of these compounds, from a methodological point of view, is almost the most complicated. Successful mastering of organic chemistry is impossible without mastering modern theories of the structure and reactivity of organic compounds, as well as without explaining the mechanisms of chemical reactions. The transformation of theoretical information into developed skills and abilities takes place as a result of conducting a laboratory workshop in organic chemistry, which takes place in organic chemistry laboratories using the methods of educational laboratory workshop and methods of organic synthesis. The process of teaching organic chemistry at a classical university with a systemic approach correlates with elements of learning technology. The material of this article is also based on the educational and methodological developments of the author. The research presented in this article relates to the development of methodological and theoretical foundations of teaching organic chemistry at a classical university for preparing applicants for the Educational and Professional Program 161 Chemical Technologies and Engineering. The results of such studies can be useful for development of an educational and methodological complex in the subject for bachelors of both chemical and non-chemical specialties.