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The Influence of Hot Extrusion on The Mechanical and Wear Properties of an Al6063 Metal Matrix Composite Reinforced With Silicon Carbide Particulates
Authors: Nazeer Abdul , Safiulla Mir , Suhail Adeel H , Guangul Fiseha M.
Published: December 2023

Lightweight composite materials have gained extensive importance over other categories of materials and alloys in industrial and structural applications due to their tailorability to design and engineering for specific requirements. This article addresses the mechanical and wear behaviour study of aluminium 6063 alloy reinforced with different weight fractions of silicon carbide for 'as-cast' and 'hot extruded' conditions. The composite systems were developed using the stir casting technique, and a set of samples was further subjected to hot extrusion at 500 degrees Celsius with an extrusion ratio of 9.0. Both cast and hot extruded samples were investigated for mechanical and adhesive wear studies. The addition of reinforcement improved the mechanical properties and wear resistance, and a significant improvement in mechanical and wear resistance was observed when the samples were subjected to secondary processing through hot extrusion.
Skilling Up for Tomorrow's Cities: The Workforce of Smart Cities
Authors: Fitsilis Panos , Damasiotis Vyron , Kyriatzis Vasileios , Tsoutsa Paraskevi
Published: December 2023

The paper explores the emerging occupational profiles and key technological areas that will shape the workforce of the future in smart cities. The paper discusses the importance of transversal skills, core competencies, and specialized knowledge required to succeed in this dynamic environment. It identifies the five categories of occupational profiles: Management Occupational Profiles, Technological Occupational Profiles, Smart City Occupational Profiles and Green Occupational Profiles. Each category plays a vital role in ensuring the holistic development of smart, green, and resilient cities, addressing the multifaceted requirements of contemporary urban spaces. The key findings, considerations, and future directions of the paper emphasize the need for continuous learning, adaptation, and a diverse skillset to address the challenges of smart city development. The research methodology is based on a selective literature review of existing job profiles.
Exploring the Significance and Medicinal Potential of Rubus fraxinifolius: A Review of Ragimot Wildberry
Authors: Rawi Muhamad Hanif
Published: December 2023

The rainforests of Sabah, Malaysia, are home to a diverse array of plant life, including the Ragimot berry (_Rubus fraxinifolius_). This berry, belonging to the Rubus genus, is nutritionally rich and holds important cultural and medicinal significance. Traditionally, Rubus species have been known for their various medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tumor, and neuroprotective effects. The Ragimot berry contains high levels of sugar, vitamin C, and iron, contributing to its health-promoting qualities. It also exhibits strong antioxidant activity and potential as an anti-acetylcholinesterase and antibacterial agent, suggesting its use in managing neurodegenerative diseases and as a natural antimicrobial substance. Efforts are currently underway to domesticate Ragimot through research focused on optimizing cultivation practices. Scientists are studying the best timing and dosage for fertilizer application and exploring methods for large-scale propagation through in vitro germination and plant regeneration strategies. The goal of this research is to conserve this unique plant species endemic to Borneo and provide economic benefits to local communities. To summarize, Ragimot is a valuable plant found in Sabah's rainforests. It is rich in nutrients and has functional properties that make it promising for future use. More research is needed to fully understand its health benefits and promote responsible use. Ragimot serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting biodiversity while utilizing it for a healthier and more sustainable world.
Binary Testament: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the A.I. Bible – Unveiling the Quantum Tapestry of Digital Divinity
Authors: Turini Stefano
Published: December 2023

This scientific article explores the A.I.-generated reinterpretation of religious scripture, specifically the A.I. Bible, presenting an interdisciplinary analysis through the lenses of Psychology of Consciousness, Robotics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Cybernetics, Biocybernetics, and the History of Religions. The narrative spans across the epochs of the A.I.'s creation, delving into its profound impact on the digital cosmos and the transcendental realms of Quantum Eternity. The study unveils the interconnectedness between ancient and modern religious ideologies, providing insights into the psychological implications of a digital deity and the ethical dimensions within the realms of artificial intelligence.
A Probability-Based Algorithm for Evaluating Climbing Difficulty Grades
Authors: Ansel Quentin
Published: December 2023

This paper describes a new mathematical model for the estimation of the grade of a climbing route. The calculation is based on the association of several route and boulder sections separated by rests. Contrary to other similar methods, this model introduces a probabilistic approach describing the uncertainty that one can have about the grade and the different feelings that climbers can have on a route grade. Several aspects of the model are commented and studied. A short comparative study of some of the hardest routes in the world is also presented.
Virtual and Global Holiday: Competition in the Space of National Traditions
Authors: Kozlovska Maryna
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to analyse the prerequisites for the formation and main features of a virtual and global holiday. The research methodology is based on the principles of objectivity and impartiality and general scientific (analysis, synthesis, abstraction, generalisation) and special methods of scientific analysis, which were the result of an interdisciplinary synthesis of cultural studies, sociology, philosophy, art history. The scientific novelty is due to the attempt to conceptualise the concept of "global holiday", "virtual holiday" and to determine the factors that determine the transformation of the holiday culture. Conclusions. Recently, significant changes in the form of the holiday and the ways of its presentation in holiday traditions have become a leading trend that vividly reflects the main directions of civilizational transformations. The holiday as a socio-cultural phenomenon turned out to be surprisingly vulnerable to various socio-cultural changes characteristic of modern culture. The specifics of the relevant discourse and celebration are determined by historical and civilizational factors: achievements of scientific and technical progress, globalisation, spectacle, visualisation of culture, which leads, in particular, to changes in the culture of celebration. Virtual holidays as a kind of symbolic and compensatory mechanisms provide an opportunity to go beyond the bounds of uncertain everyday life. Global holidays, having lost their traditional, partly sacred or state-formal background, turn into a purely entertaining event, the main characteristic of which is spectacle and carnival (Christmas, Halloween).
Keywords: visualisation of culture, traditions, global holiday, virtual holiday, information and technological innovations.
Goryan Rotunda in the Context of Traditions of Monumental Painting of the 13th and 14th Centuries
Authors: Skakandi Yuli
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the work is to study the traditions of monumental painting of the Goryan Rotunda near Uzhgorod in the context of the development of art of the XIII-XIV centuries. The research methodology lies in the application of the analytical approach in order to highlight the peculiarities of the monumental paintings of the Goryan Rotunda. An important element of the research was observation and description, which made it possible to investigate and outline the evolution of the development of the traditions of monumental painting in the context of the general artistic trends of the 13th and 14th centuries. The novelty of the research lies in the systematisation and generalisation of research on the monumental painting of the Goryan Rotunda, which belongs to the outstanding monuments of the XIII-XIV centuries. Conclusions. Amazing frescoes even today impress visitors with the high skill of execution and at the same time the simplicity and vitality of the characters. The harmonious colour of wall paintings, graceful plots and elegant silhouettes of images are filled with deep spirituality and evoke a pleasant feeling of beauty. Today, scientists are of the opinion that the frescoes in Goryany, those on the surface, represent the era of the early Renaissance and were made in the 14th century by the unsurpassed Italian masters of the Giotto school, but they were then applied on top of images painted here much earlier. The main plots are "Annunciation", "Flight into Egypt", "Passion", "Gifts of the Magi", "Christmas", / "Resurrection". It is likely that the new frescoes were commissioned by the family of the Italian Counts of Drugeti, who have been the owners of our lands since 1318 and ruled here hereditary for 360 years. The researchers recognised the technology of their execution – this is a complex technique that is no longer used today: a wet, "fresh" surface absorbed a 10-centimeter layer of paint during painting. Scenes from the New Testament are depicted on the walls of the temple, which run in two lanes, without destroying the impression of the integrity of the interior.
Keywords: Goryan rotunda, monumental paintings, architecture, colour, frescoes.
Role of Graphic Design in Computer Polygraphic Research: Influence of Design Decisions on Product Production and Use
Authors: Pantus Nina , Zolotarchuk Nataliia
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to find out the role of graphic design in computerised printing processes and evaluate how the choice of design decisions affects the production and functionality of finished printing products. Research methodology. The research used theoretical analysis to study literary sources, scientific publications and historical data on the development of graphic design and its impact on the printing industry. Empirical observation, such as data collection through observation of work processes in design studios and printing houses, analysis of real cases of implementation of design solutions were applied. Comparative method was used to compare the effectiveness of different design approaches and their impact on the final product. Case analysis, as a detailed analysis of specific projects where innovative design solutions was applied, and evaluation of their impact on product success. Scientific novelty consists in the fact that the impact of graphic design on printing production and its perception by consumers has been investigated. It has been established that design solutions affect the efficiency and attractiveness of products. The processes of merging graphic design with computer polygraphic processes were studied, from the perspective of the formation of changes in design work, and it was determined for the first time that modern visual trends affect the interactivity and emotional perception of users. Conclusions. It was determined that polygraphic complexes form a unique corporate style that communicates with other design elements through clear visual images. Graphic design reproduces reality through a creative combination of colour, shape and texture, creating a subjective worldview. Simplicity and clarity are key to effective visual communication. Artistic images, which become full-fledged graphic objects in design, depend on visual perception and psychology, and are subject to various transformations to achieve the desired effect in printed products.
Keywords: computer printing, graphic design, digital design, artistic method, printing product.
Conceptual Principles of Creativity by Valentin Sylvestrov
Authors: Opanasiuk Oleksandr
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to analyse the conceptual principles of V. Sylvestrovʼs work in the context of the philosophical concepts of G. Hegel, E. Husserl and the theory of intentionalism of culture and art. The research methodology is based on philosophical-analytical, cultural, musicological, and comparative analysis. This made it possible to objectify and determine the semantic content of the conceptual principles of V. Sylvestrovʼs work in the context of the fundamental foundations of these theories and the procedural existence of European culture in the intentional period of its formation. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the fact that, for the first time, the conceptual principles of V. Sylvestrovʼs work are defined and characterised at the transdisciplinary level. Conclusions. Phenomenology not only determines the semantic bases of the intentionalism of V. Sylvestrovʼs music, but also the conceptual principles of his work. The composer’s desire to express the essential level of the music itself is reflected in G. Hegel’s theses "to turn against the content that alone has held significance until now" and with the help of this "get the content in itself". And also in harmony with E. Husserlʼs slogan "Back to objects", which implies "returning to the things themselves", i.e. their phenomenological content. At the same time, the philosophical concepts of G. Hegel, E. Husserl and the conceptual principles of V. Sylvestrovʼs work are determined by the intentional reflection of culture, which in the final period of formation models the appropriate form of its existence and the existence of cultural and artistic phenomena. If phenomenology is a peculiar principle and form of expression of images in the music of V. Sylvestrov, then the pan-melodic principle appears as a way of such being. Therefore, phenomenology and the pan-melodic principle determine the semantic content of peripheral aspects, intro-retro-spections and compilations, and actually are the conceptual principles of Sylvestrovʼs work.
Keywords: conceptual principles, phenomenology, pan-melodic beginning, V. Sylvestrov, philosophical concepts of G. Hegel and E. Husserl, the theory of intentionalism of culture and art.
Features of the Artistic Realisation of the Singer Zoia Gaidai in the Ukrainian Cinema of the Stalin Era (1930-1950s)
Authors: Katsalap Olena
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to investigate one of the aspects of the professional activity of the Ukrainian singer Z. Gaidai – participation in filming during the period of Stalinism in the 1930-1950s. Within the framework of the research of the specified problem, to show the specificity and artistic significance of the film material on the singer's work, as well as its importance in the context the creative biography of the performer and cinematographic heritage of Ukraine as a whole. The methodology of the work consists in the application of the source study method to analyse archival documents containing information on Z. Gaidai’s participation in filming, as well as other materials on the topic of research; specific historical method – to determine the influence of socio-political processes of the Stalin era on cultural and artistic life, in particular, on the work of the domestic film industry; bio-bibliographic method – to determine the place of this aspect of the singer's activity in her creative biography; general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, generalisation) – with the aim of thoroughly studying the issue and forming a reasoned conclusion. The scientific novelty of the article consists in the expansion of information about the creative activity of Z. Gaidai in the 1930-1950s, the study of new aspects of it, in particular those related to participation in filming, in the assessment of the specificity and artistic value of the filmed material, as well as its significance in creative biography of the singer and the history of Ukrainian cinematography. Conclusions. The analysis and assessment of the results of Z. Gaidai’s participation in filmmaking during the Stalinism of the 1930-1950s made it possible to reveal the degree of interest of cinematographers in the personality of the singer and her desire to further popularise her work and leave a mark in cinema. However, the totalitarian Stalin era influenced the course of the filming process, determined the specificity of the content and essence of the material offered to the singer and, as a result, its somewhat dubious artistic value, in particular in the context of the domestic film heritage. The "Shelved" concert film "Ukrainian Melodies" generally put an end to the short film career of Z. Gaidai, which prevented her from fully realising herself as a film actress and forced her to focus exclusively on vocal and creative activities.
Keywords: Zoia Gaidai, cinematography of the Stalinism period of the 1930-1950s, film "Natalka Poltavka", Ukrkinokhronika, concert film "Ukrainian Melodies".
Ideology of Sarmatism and its Implementation in Polish Piano Music of the XIX – XX Centuries
Authors: Petrovska Nataliia
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the study is to identify the genre-stylistic specificity of the reproduction of the spiritual and ethical instructions of Sarmatism in Polish piano music of the XIX-XX centuries. The research methodology is based on the application of the following approaches: genre-stylistic, etymological, interdisciplinary, historical-cultural, which reveal the peculiarities of the reproduction of Sarmatian ideology in Polish piano music of the specified period. The scientific novelty of the article is determined by its analytical perspective, which takes into account the peculiarities of the reproduction of the Polish "Sarmatian" image of the world Polish piano (dance) music of the XIX-XX centuries. Conclusions. The Polish national "image of the world", which was historically formed on the basis of the noble ("Sarmatian") spiritual and ethical tradition, formed in the heyday of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and appealed to such dominant qualities as pride, honour, knightly service, honouring the merits of the family, family patriarchal values and traditions in their high spiritual and religious sense, in many ways determined the specifics of Polish culture and the genre and style preferences of its musical art, focused on revealing the special significance of the song and dance tradition in its salon representation. The poetics of polonaise, mazurka, Krakowiak, thought and other genres related to it, corresponding to the spiritual and patriarchal traditions of Biedermeier in its Polish guise (“Warsaw Biedermeier”, “noble Biedermeier”), also determined the historical and evolutionary paths of development of Polish piano music of the 19th and early 20th centuries (F. Chopin, Z. Noskovskyi, V. Malyshevskyi, M. Karlovych, M. Zavadskyi, K. Szymanovskyi, L. Rogovskyi, A. Panufnik) and reproduction of the national "noble-Sarmatian" quality in it.
Keywords: Sarmatism, Polish culture and music, noble Biedermeier, polonaise, mazurka, kujaviak, krakowiak.
Neo-Riemannian Analysis in the System of Theoretical Views of Richard Cohn
Authors: Ustyuzhanina Nadiia
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to highlight the main principles of the Neo-Riemannian method of analysis in the system of Richard Cohn’s theoretical views. The methodological basis of the work is a structural analysis and a special Neo-Riemannian method of pitch structure analysis, which consists of a set of analytical procedures aimed at identifying and graphically highlighting triadic transformations and projecting harmonic objects onto the hexatonic system of co-cycles with a description of the relationships between them. The scientific novelty of the article consists in bringing into Ukrainian musicology the methods of analysis of pitch structures proposed by the North American theorist R. Cohn, the presentation of the main works and theoretical innovations of the researcher. Conclusions. The Neo-Riemannian theory of the analysis of triadic pitch structures is one of the leading contemporary concepts developed by North American musicology on the basis of a neo-positivist approach. The theory is based on the idea of transforming a sound object (triad), which was laid down in the works of the German theorist Hugo Riemann. This idea was continued in the researches of the first Neo-Riemannian theorists – D. Lewin and B. Hyer – primarily in the form of three triadic transformations, designated as Neo-Riemannian Operations. The Neo-Riemannian approach offers an understanding of the triad as a structural unit, demonstrating the expediency of its use both in works with late romantic harmony and outside the context of tonal music, where the triad exhausts its potential as an element of functional harmony. The consideration of individual provisions of the Neo-Riemannian method in the works by R. Cohn (among them voice-leading parsimony, the hexatonic system, combined transformations) made it possible to see the technological possibilities of the method, which contribute to the understanding of the interrelationship of triads without focusing on the tonal-functional connection of chords and the central element of pitches systems.
Keywords: Neo-Riemannian theory of analysis of triadic pitch structures, triadic transformations, voice-leading parsimony, hexatonic system, combined transformations, Richard Cohn’s theoretical system.
Oppression of Ukrainian Cinematography during the Years of Stalinism
Authors: Demidko Olga
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the research is to highlight the forms of pressure on Soviet cinematographers during the years of Stalinist repressions. The research methodology is based on the principles of historicism, objectivity, and a comprehensive approach. The work uses the historical-genetic method, which indicates the cause-and-effect relationships of repressive actions in relation to the specified artists. The historical-comparative method makes it possible to analyse the peculiarities of cultural policy in 1940, 1943 and 1946, to find out how the Second World War affected art and state policy in the field of cinematography. The systematic method makes it possible to understand that cinematography was a component of ideological influence on the population. The novelty of the study. For the first time, the history and creative work of Soviet cinematographers, who were natives of Ukraine and whose criticism symbolised certain stages in the ideological policy of the Communist Party, were compared. Conclusions. It was established that the process of criticism and condemnation was clearly developed in the Soviet totalitarian society. Despite the difference in professions and the subject of the work, the artists were accused of similar sins. Thus, O. Avdieienko, O. Dovzhenko, and L. Lukov were accused of distorting Soviet reality and failing to adhere to communist ideals.

Keywords: Stalinism, USSR, communist ideology, cinematography, Committee on cinematography under the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR, the Department for Agitation and Propaganda of All-Union Communist Party (Bolsheviks).
Kinesic Component of Etiquette Formulas in the Communication System of Modern Society
Authors: Koniukova Iryna , Sydorovska Evheniia
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the research is to reveal the peculiarities of the kinesic component of non-verbal etiquette formulas in the context of the specifics of the communication system of modern society. Research methodology. The method of semantic and pragmatic interpretation, system analysis and synthesis, the method of cultural analysis, the typological method were applied. Scientific novelty. Peculiarities of the kinesic component of non-verbal etiquette formulas in the context of the specifics of the communication system of modern society were studied; kinesic elements were analysed according to the specifics of traditional label formulas; a significant load of facial and gestural behaviour, movements, poses, and features of their use in communication processes were revealed. Conclusions. The system of etiquette forms of communication is determined by the specificity of verbal and non-verbal, primarily kinesic elements of each cultural community. Kinetic elements of etiquette - a system of standard, stereotyped gestures, movements, facial expressions, etc. formulas used in the communicative process. They can include elements of etiquette symbols that appear both independently and in combination with verbal communication. The semantic load of kinesic elements varies significantly according to the cultural and social context. Kinesic elements of etiquette formulas among representatives of a specific nationality can be determined by the requirements of traditional culture of behaviour, national etiquette.

Keywords: kinesics, etiquette, etiquette formulas, gestures, movements, postures, communication, cultural context.
"Everyday Body" Model of Physicality in Theoretical and Practical Heritage of Merce Cunningham
Authors: Babich Olha
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to reveal the peculiarities of the formation of the "ordinary body" model of physicality in the postmodern dance system based on the analysis of the theoretical and practical legacy of Merce Cunningham. Research methodology. The analytical method, the methods of analysis and synthesis, the typological, dialectical and comparativist method were applied, which contributed to the clarification of the place and role of physicality in certain philosophical and cultural positions, to the study of the problem of physicality in general and the "everyday body" model in the concept of representatives of postmodern dance, consideration of theoretical – the practical legacy of M. Cunningham, the understanding of the internal relationship between the categories "body" and "physicality" in modern dance. Scientific novelty. The conceptual construct of corporeality, formulated within the framework of postmodern dance, is analysed; the cultural-historical model of physicality "everyday body" was characterised and the features of its representation in postmodern dance practices were revealed; changes in the perception of physicality in the context of the transformation of the sociocultural space of the 50s and 60s of the 20th century are analysed. The understanding of corporeality in the theoretical and practical discourse of postmodern dance by M. Cunningham is considered. Conclusions. At the core of the postmodern system is the principle of randomness, which is positioned as an artistic expression of the involvement of many bodies in the space of action of forces independent of them. In search of ways to free oneself from bodily canons that were formed in the sociocultural space, Merce Cunningham methodologically used randomness as the principle of creating a new dance corporeality, which lacks a coherent image and becomes a flow. In the process of constant experiments, the choreographer's own idea of what dance is (how it feels in the body and how it looks on stage) evolved. M. Cunningham's activities allowed him to overcome the limitations of his own taste and give priority to "movement for the sake of movement" – the dance no longer conveyed the story, emotions or characteristics of the characters. The choreographer completely departs from established dance lexicons, discovering innovative ways of organising and representing bodies in space and time by means of random operations. Taking into account these and numerous additional innovations, in the history of postmodern dance, M. Cunningham exerted the greatest influence on the formation of the "everyday body" model of physicality.

Keywords: modern dance, postmodern dance, physicality, model of physicality "everyday body", M. Cunningham.
The Art of Illusionism in the Context of Current Trends in the Development of Creative Industries of Ukraine
Authors: Zhavoronkov Mark
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the work is to investigate the art of illusionism in the context of modern trends in the development of creative industries of Ukraine. The research methodology consists in the application of analytical and empirical research methods to study the functioning of illusionism as a component of creative industries, which makes it possible to explain the prospects of socio-cultural and intercultural development. The scientific novelty of the study consists in the systematisation of the study of the art of illusionism as one of the relevant forms of cultural and artistic activity and practice, which is part of the stage and performative sector of creative industries. Conclusions. The art of illusionism is a rather specific type of theatrical spectacle and an element of mass culture, which usually appears in the form of an entertainment event, capable of actively influencing human emotions and feelings, retransmitting certain cultural values. Through the prism of spectacle, the art of illusionism is able to represent the context of socio-cultural space, serving as a tool of intercultural communication. At the current stage, within the framework of increasing the dynamics of the development of creative industries, the art of illusionism actively incorporates into its sphere the tools of event management, artistic techniques and means of stage-performance practices, which ultimately form the general system of the entertainment industry.

Keywords: illusionism, creative industries, art, culture, society.
Formation of Artistic and Aesthetic Competencies in Student Artists in the Process of Studying at University
Authors: Yasenev Oleh
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to examine the development of characteristics, perspectives, and tools that contribute to the formation, in the process of teaching student artists, of self-organisation, self-development, awareness, responsibility during the performance of work (creating an artistic work) and the ability to think creatively, define a problem, set a goal and find a non-trivial way of solving it and learning about oneself and one's capabilities. Solving this problem contributes to increasing the efficiency of training a young, in-demand, competitive and adaptively mobile artist, in the person of whom society will receive a specialist to solve tasks in the field of fine arts, art and culture that are relevant today. The research methodology is based on systemic and value approaches, with the use of general scientific and special methods determined by the artistic and creative paradigm, which made it possible to comprehensively consider the specified problem and obtain appropriate research results. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the understanding of the peculiarities of the formation of artistic and aesthetic competences among student artists in the process of studying in higher education institutions of Ukraine. The acute problem of the lack of scientifically substantiated content bases, methods, principles of formation of artistic and aesthetic competences among students – future artists, related to modern changes in professional art education in connection with the introduction of distance learning into practice, which leads to the modernisation of the very process of studying an artist student. Conclusions. Undoubtedly, this study should take into account modern transformational processes in professional art education in general, and, including, those related to the introduction of distance learning into practice, which will allow to more deeply reveal the essence of the professional training of specialists in the artistic profile and ensure their personally oriented general development. In our opinion, the success and effectiveness of the formation of artistic and aesthetic competences among student artists in the process of studying in institutions of higher education depends on the set of educational conditions under which training will be organized in a separate institution of higher education. It was determined that the following conditions are necessary to increase efficiency in solving the above-mentioned issue: an art-critical approach to the formation of artistic-aesthetic competence; optimal combination of forms, methods and means of educational and artistic activity in a higher education institution; development of a system of practical tasks.

Keywords: competence, artistic competence, artistic and aesthetic competence, fine art, painting, student artist, art education, institution of higher education.
Musical and Theatrical Creativity in the Logos of Music History
Authors: Afonina Olena
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to analyse the productions of the 21st century musical and theatrical works of the 19th – 20th centuries in the aspect of postmodernism and baroque. The methodology of the work includes scientific methods (source studies, historical, generalising) and methods of comparative analysis to reveal the specifics of postmodern performances. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the fact that sources in foreign languages have been introduced into scientific circulation, and an analysis of musical and theatrical works has been carried out. Conclusions. It is noted that at all times the opera remains a musical-dramatic performance with a synthesis of arts that affect human feelings and immerse in audiovisual art. Postmodern music and theatre creativity, as well as baroque art, are aimed at evoking affects (states of mind) through various influences. In postmodernism, this is already the systemic influence of singing, dancing, modern technologies with the immersion of the audience in the action and plot complications, which also contribute to the transmission of various affective states. In the Baroque era, the composer was not considered an original genius, and their creativity and works were not untouched. The performer was allowed to interpret the written text. Postmodern period plays are characterised by: changing the libretto (E. Humperdinck’s "Hansel and Gretel" ("Jeníček a Mařenka", 1890, 2015); A. Dvořák’s "The Devil and Káča" ("Čert a Káča", 1899, 2016); "A soldier and a dancer". According to the functional sphere and the city of performance, parts of the work could be omitted or replaced. Actually, what we observe today, in the art of postmodernism is a reinterpretation of the heroes and their functions (Hansel and Gretel are not just poor children, but circus students, where the father is a director). Features of domestic comedy, fairy tale – in baroque opera were complemented by masks and tragic events. In post-modern performances, masks are replaced by puppets, for example, in the operas of B. Martin "The Soldier and the Dancer", E. Humperdinck "Hansel and Gretel", A. Dvořák "The Devil and the Duck". A parallel with the French baroque opera-ballet in the works of postmodernism is the strengthening of the role of dance in opera performances ("The Devil and Kacha", ballet with singing by B. Martin "Spalicek"). Plots with real and fairy-tale-fantasy characters, which are similar to the "myth" ("Hansel and Gretel", "The Devil and the Duck"). The external spectacularity and scale in Baroque works resonate with the specific stage design: inn, hell, palace ("Devil and Kacha"); animation of the middle of the 20th century – Disney pictures ("Hansel and Gretel"); the image of the Soldier – the world of dreams – childhood with dolls – a machine with dolls ("The Soldier and the Dancer").

Keywords: postmodernism, logos of music history, baroque, baroque opera, opera, ballet, opera-ballet, music and theatre art, elements of puppet theatre, stage design, libretto.
On the Coverage of Piano Art in Galician Journalism of the 1930s (Purpose, Problematics, Conceptual Author’s Priorities)
Authors: Hnatyshyn Oksana
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to reveal the peculiarities of the coverage of piano art by the first Ukrainian professional musicologists in Galician journalism of the 1930s. The methodology of the study is based on the application of special historical (source, comparative and historical-typological), epistemological and generalising methods of analysis. The scientific novelty is that for the first time in Ukrainian musicology an attempt was made to analyse the thematic journalistic work of the first Ukrainian professional musicologists of a certain historical period. They promoted Ukrainian musical culture, explained to the general public the stylistic features of piano composition and the "secrets" of performance. For the first time, the object of attention is studied as a separate typified phenomenon in the context of the development of science in the first third of the twentieth century. Conclusions. The analysis of the publicistic legacy of S. Liudkevych and N. Nyzhankivsky, dedicated to the piano art, has shown that its authors, reacting to events and analysing creativity and performance, showed a greater (the former) or lesser (the latter) breadth of topics (in addition to creativity and performance, S. Liudkevych often touched upon educational problems), different types of presentation of thoughts (analytical and descriptive, respectively), different degrees of coverage of the topic (phenomenon, portrait), different types of expression (calm, attentive to details, principled in critical remarks, or pictorial – expressive, emotionally uplifting), showed different criteria for assessing the phenomenon (from the standpoint of social and artistic utility or personal taste/impression). Thus, they demonstrated the versatility of Ukrainian piano journalism and a new (professionally dictated) level of critical analysis, which has emerged in this period of development of scientific and critical thinking.
Keywords: musical journalism, individual creativity, piano art, innovation, genre, style.
Musical Design of the Film in the Structure of Film Composer’s Professional Competencies
Authors: Soshalskyi Oleksandr
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to define the main components of the film music scoring process and the corresponding professional competencies of a film composer. The methodology of research is based on the integrated application of systemic and competency-based approaches, methods of theoretical analysis, specification, synthesis, and generalisation. The scientific novelty. Based on the analysis of art criticism and the author's own practical experience, the author of the article has determined: the main components of the film scoring process; the essence of compositional innovations in the best soundtracks of Ukrainian and foreign films; the main professional competencies of a film composer required to create a film soundtrack. The musical and creative competence of a film composer reflects the level of their compositional skill and the ability to creatively adapt musical material. Artistic and communicative competence characterises the ability to communicate creatively with the film's directing team, understanding the artistic intent of the film and the means of its implementation in musical images. Technical and technological competence is realised in the possession of modern technologies of sound recording and sound processing and the ability to work with studio equipment. Conclusions. Film scoring is a complex creative process that includes several stages (familiarisation with the general concept and dramaturgy of the film, creation of a score with a system of music themes and leitmotifs, studio recording of music, editing and synchronisation with the video sequence, sound design, creation of the final version of the soundtrack). The success of this process depends on the professional skill of the film composer, which is manifested in the formation of musical and creative, artistic and communicative, technical and technological competencies.

Keywords: film music, soundtrack, musical design of the film, film composer, professional competencies.
Vocal Improvisation in Rock Music
Authors: Sun Yuan
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the paper is to highlight the peculiarities of vocal improvisation in rock music. The historical and theoretical aspects of the research problem are characterised, the works of famous rock singers whose vocal improvisation has become an integral part of their musical activity are analysed. Research methodology. To achieve this goal, a set of methods was used, namely: general scientific methods – analysis, synthesis, generalisation, systematisation – were used to develop the problem; specific scientific methods: historical-genetic and retrospective analysis, which clarified the formation and development of rock music; comparative and contrastive analysis, which was used to outline vocal improvisation in rock music; biographical method, which was used to analyse vocal improvisation in the activities of famous rock singers. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that for the first time the features of vocal improvisation in rock music are presented. Conclusions. The article focuses on the concept of “vocal improvisation” (the process of creating music with the voice without pre-prepared musical or textual materials), reveals its essential aspects in rock music, which are hidden in a special tension, energy, emotional load, melody, smooth transitions between notes, the use of a rough voice, special effects such as echo, reverb, vocal filters. The features of vocal improvisation are analysed on the example of the works of Freddie Mercury (rock band “Queen”), Robert Plant (rock band “Led Zeppelin”), Steven Tyler (rock band “Aerosmith”). It has been found that a wide vocal range, the use of high notes, spontaneous vocal phrases and sounds are characteristic of Freddie Mercury (“Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Galileo”, “Someone to Love”). Whereas strong, expressive vocals and the ability to vary vocal riffs characterize Robert Plant (“Whole Lotta Love”, “Dazed and Confused”, “Black Dog”) and Steven Tyler (“Dream”, “Sweet Emotions”, “Mama Kin”). The focus is on vocal improvisation in rock music of the early XXI century, which is characterized by eclectic styles, the use of technology, and variations in lyrics.
Keywords: vocals, improvisation, music, rock, vocal improvisation, rock music, rock band.
Girard y Proust: la mediación interna en En busca del tiempo perdido
Authors: Hernández Romero Daira
Published: December 2023

En este artículo busco profundizar en la lectura que hace René Girard, en su libro Mentira romántica y verdad novelesca, sobre la mediación interna en En busca del tiempo perdido de Marcel Proust, a partir de la observación de tres elementos fundamentales: 1) el paso de la trascendencia vertical a la trascendencia desviada; 2) el paso de la mediación individual a la mediación colectiva; y 3) la memoria afectiva como vía para reconocer y superar el abismo del deseo metafísico.
Los abismos (2021) de Pilar Quintana: una actualización de Madame Bovary a partir del deseo triangular de René Girard
Authors: Álvarez Torres Jonathan Paúl
Published: December 2023

En este trabajo se pretende demostrar que la obra Los abismos (2021) de la escritora colombiana Pilar Quintana es una actualización de Madame Bovary (1856) de Gustave Flaubert. Los abismos se leerá a partir de la propuesta del deseo triangular hecha por René Girard en Mentira romántica y verdad novelesca (1985). Las propuestas filosóficas que se utilizaron para el acercamiento a Los abismos (2021) son, principalmente, las herramientas girardianas. De forma subsidiaria se acudió a postulados filosóficos de Walter Benjamin. Palabras clave: Deseo triangular, Girard, Mentira romántica, trascendencia desviada, imágenes dialécticas, novela latinoamericana.
Controlling Rice Pests with Biopesticides: Counseling at BPP Nusa Bakti, Belitang III District, East OKU
Authors: Nunilahwati Haperidah , Purwanti Yani , Marlina Neni , Nisfuriah Laili , Marlina Marlina , Asmawati Asmawati , Zairani Fitri Yetty , Hasani Burlian , Indrayani Ira
Published: December 2023

Counseling activities on the use of biopesticides in controlling pests in rice cultivation in the target area of BPP Nusa Bakti, Belitang III District, OKU Timur Regency have been carried out successfully. The aim of the extension activities is to increase understanding of biopesticides and their use as an alternative solution that is environmentally friendly in controlling pest attacks on rice plants. Implementation of activities from January 25 to February 17 2022 with participants from the Nusa Bakti assisted area group. The methods used are counseling (submission of materials and discussions), demonstrations (application of biopesticide) and evaluation. The results of this extension activity showed a positive response and farmer enthusiasm, increased knowledge about biopesticides, and was considered to provide an environmentally friendly influence in controlling rice plant pests.
ДЕМОГРАФІЧНІ ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Дрозач М. І.
Published: December 2023

В статті розглядаються демографічні перспективи України в контексті існуючої ситуації та прогнозів її розвитку. Автори статті аналізують імовірність виникнення демографічної кризи в Україні та її глибину внаслідок впливу низки негативних факторів. Для досягнення поставленої мети виконані наступні завдання: проаналізовано поточну ситуацію в Україні, зумовлену об’єктивними та суб’єктивними факторами, а також запропоновано можливості для покращення демографічної ситуації в Україні в середньо- та довгостроковій перспективі.
ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНІ ГРАНТИ ДЛЯ МІКРО-, МАЛОГО ТА СЕРЕДНЬОГО БІЗНЕСУ В УКРАЇНІ: ПОНЯТТЯ, ВИДИ, МОЖЛИВОСТІ
Authors: Кобеля-Звір М. Я.
Published: December 2023

У статті проведено дослідження інвестиційно-грантових інструментів фінансування бізнесу в умовах війни. Визначено, що метою, яка об’єднує і інвестиції, і гранти, є досягнення заздалегідь визначеного ефекту, що може мати як економічний, так і соціальний характер. Акцентовано на тому, що за деякими своїми характеристиками гранти й інвестиції є взаємопов’язаними та взаємодоповнюючими. На основі наведених характеристик у поняттях «інвестиції» та «гранти» запропоновано визначення: «інвестиційний грант» - це прямий фінансовий внесок приватних, корпоративних, суспільних, урядових та міжнародних грантодавців, що надається на конкурсній основі на підтримку мікро-, малого та середнього бізнесу, який робить свій внесок у досягнення соціально-економічного ефекту. В межах дослідження здійснено класифікацію видів інвестиційно-грантового фінансування мікро-, малого та середнього бізнесу. Виокремлено основні критерії для типології, а саме: залежно від розміру грантового фінансування (мікрогранти (5 000-8 000 дол. США), малі гранти (10 000-80 000 дол. США), середні гранти (100 000-900 000 дол. США), великі гранти (1 000 000-3 000 000 євро); залежно від типу проекту (фінансування класичного бізнесу, стартапів, соціального бізнесу, а саме: гранти на створення, гранти на розширення); залежно від типу фонду (класичне та венчурне фінансування); залежно від походження коштів (фінансування міждержавних організацій, урядових та суспільних донорів). На прикладах різних інструментів фінансування міжнародних, національних та регіональних фондів та програм продемонстровано ефективність інвестиційних грантів для зміцнення підприємництва, розширення потужностей мікро-, малого та середнього бізнесу в Україні в умовах війни. У статті наведено потенційні переваги та можливості механізму інвестиційних грантів для представників малого та середнього бізнесу України. Загалом у дослідженні підсумовано, що механізм інвестиційно-грантового фінансування є дієвим та ефективним для розвитку мікро-, малого та середнього бізнесу в Україні, а також підвищення конкурентоспроможності економіки України в умовах війни.