bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Examination of the spatio-temporal urban growth patterns using dmsp- ols night-time lights data: an experiment in urban area, Sri Lanka
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Yapa R.D.W.S. , Gunawardena W. ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: December 2022

Understanding the direction and pattern of the urbanization process is important in urban planning and management. It is important to examine the spatial patterns of urban areas earlier to facilitate the decision-making process in sustainable urban growth. Therefore, urban planners use diverse conventional and non-conventional data portals to investigate the spatial patterns of urban growth. However, in developing countries like Sri Lanka, information about space over time becomes inaccessible. To overcome this shortcoming and to show the usefulness of new technologies, satellite-based Night-time Lights (NTL) data were used in this study to identify the urban development pattern within the existing infrastructure environment. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to show the applicability of “DMSPOLS Night-time Lights” (NTL) data for identifying, analysing urban growth patterns of major towns, as a decision-support process in urban planning in Sri Lanka. The results reveal the urban areas extracted using NTL data in Sri Lanka with a substantial agreement for using NTL data to investigate the spatial patterns of Sri Lanka. This paper explores and guides NTL data processing, and urban area extraction and considers the prospects and challenges relevant to the Sri Lankan context. Thus, there is no doubt about using NTL data for urban analysis in the Sri Lankan context.
Estimate the pass-by and diverted trip impact generated by a supermarket in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Pathiraja A.L.A.C. , De Silva P.C.P. ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Jayasinghe A.B. ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: December 2022

A new supermarket development will produce more trips, adding to the existing traffic and eventually leading to congestion and increasing clashes on nearby roads. One of the primary lands uses in the Colombo area is the supermarket. As a result, it will affect travel demand as well as other local transportation-related concerns. To accurately assess the level of congestion and the effects of the development on the network, it is essential to estimate the actual number of trips that a new supermarket will generate. All land use trips do not just trip to that destination and return (primary trips). Some of the generated trips (pass-by trips) are already in the existing traffic, but some of the generated trips are entirely new (diverted trips). These trips should be analyzed while planning development to determine the impact on the surrounding transport network. Therefore, this research objects to calculate the proportion of primary, pass-by, and diverted trips generated by a Supermarket in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Current vehicle trips attraction/generation of the supermarket, consumer trip chain pattern and vehicle volume of the access road are the primary research input. Five supermarkets in the Colombo area were selected as case studies, and descriptive analysis using SPSS software and Microsoft Excel was used for analysis. Results indicate that on average 43.7% of Pass-by and diverted trips will be generated by a new supermarket in the Colombo area. This paper leads to calculating the real traffic impact by a Supermarket on surrounding road network based on the pass-by and diverted trips in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Applicability of green certification system for domestic construction projects in Sri Lanka
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Perera B.L.S.H. , Ranathunga R.A.A.S. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Madhuwanthi, L.P.T.P. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Coomasaru P ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
Published: December 2022

Consistently, researchers have noted that 20 to 30 percent of damage to the environment can be attributable to residential construction. There are a plethora of green certification systems available for implementation throughout the construction phase in Sri Lanka, and the number of adoptions has increased in recent years to lessen the impact on the environment. Even if there has been progress in the implementation of green certification systems, the procedure and associated expenses have been a major concern in the business community. Consequently, the objective of this study is to identify the best appropriate green certificate system for Sri Lankan residential construction projects. The literature review was conducted and analysed using "NVivo." Initially, a questionnaire was deployed to collect primary data, which was subsequently confirmed through interviews with subject matter experts. Sixty-nine professionals with 10 to 15 years of industry experience responded to the survey, and five specialists with more than 30 years of professional experience validated its results. Both the significance of adopting the green certification system and the hurdles that developed during its adoption were addressed in the study. It was recommended that state assistance, social awareness, and continuous education for professionals could facilitate in overcoming the obstacles. Finally, it was determined that the LEED system is the most appropriate green certification system for residential development because it generates environmentally and user-friendly sustainable products.
Experimental Investigation and Performance Optimisation of Washing Cycles for Pre-processing of Coal Fly Ash
Authors:   Department of Earth Resources Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Brinthan K , Shivadhahini S , Senadheera UAG , Fernando WAM
Published: December 2022

Coal Fly Ash (CFA), a by-product of thermal power plant combustion, has a profound focus among researchers due to its pozzolanic properties, porosity, wide chemical composition, and thermal stability. While being suitable for many applications (e.g., pozzolanic material, soil stabiliser, and structural fill), CFA is also a potential precursor for synthesising zeolites, broadly used in wastewater treatment. However, pre-processing is crucial due to the heterogeneous nature of CFA. This work focused on pre-processing CFA prior to wastewater treatment through continuous washing cycles at various operating temperatures. To this end, we studied the pH and conductivity of the solution after washing over multiple cycles, Sauter mean diameter, and the mineralogy of the settled CFA. The gathered results were analysed and optimised through response surface methodology. This was done to find the best combination of the number of washing cycles and temperature to remove soluble ions and increase the surface area of CFA particles. The analytical outcome revealed that five washing cycles at 70°C were adequate, with minimal soluble ions and maximum surface area. Evidently, these findings demonstrated significant improvements in the physical and chemical properties of CFA as a precursor for zeolite synthesis. Therefore, we recommend further studies on this front to extend the effective usage of CFA for the synthesis of commercial zeolites to be used for wastewater treatment.
Determining the Invasive Plant Dynamics in Bolgoda Lake Using Open-source Data
Authors:   Department of Earth Resources Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Kannangara KATT , Shoukie MB , Nayomi MPA , Dassanayake SM , Dassanyake ABN , Jayawardena CL
Published: December 2022

Identifying invasive plants (IP) and monitoring their dynamics is essential to minimize potential adverse effects on natural resources. Remote sensing (RS) could effectively cater to such requirements by acquiring data in many critical domains. Limitations of spatial resolution, spectral information, and large imagery files usually hinder retrieving, managing, and analyzing remotely sensed data. The cloud-based computational capabilities of Google Earth Engine (GEE) provide the amenities for geospatial data analysis, retrieval, and processing with access to a majority of freely available, public, multi-temporal RS data. Integrating machine learning algorithms into GEE generates a promising path toward operationalizing automated RS-based IP monitoring by overcoming traditional challenges. Use of Classification and Regression Trees (CART) classifier to generate water-vegetation classification over six years (2016-2021) with Landsat 8 and Sentinel 2 images enabled mapping the invasive plants and their dominant component of Water Hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes) across a heterogeneous landscape in Bolgoda Lake, Sri Lanka. Also, the study could develop a relatively accurate classification of the water-vegetation dynamics over the time of interest. The classified time series data indicates the annual variation of the water, vegetation, and non-vegetation classes with rapidly fluctuating seasonal cycles for the vegetation cover. These results could benefit regulatory authorities and institutions to optimize environmental resource management and prioritize eco-preservation attempts. Moreover, the findings reflect the capabilities of deep learning models to identify invasive plant behaviors even with modest spatial and spectral resolution imagery.
Optimization of Blasting Geometry and Explosive Quantity in Control Blasting for Dimension Stone Extraction
Authors:   Department of Earth Resources Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Kavinda SWH , Siriwardana NAHPER ,   Department of Earth Resources Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Chathuranga JPD
Published: December 2022

Dimension stone industry is a widespread market in the globe and has shown promising trends for expansion in the recent years. Dimension stones can be defined as, natural stones that have been selected and extracted to produce stones of precise size and shape. Products of dimension stones have been used for construction engineering practices and various other ornamental purposes. The available extraction practices for dimension stones can be categorized mainly into mechanical cutting and splitting techniques. Pre-split blasting is one of the splitting techniques that can be utilized to liberate dimension stone blocks from the rock deposit. The major drawback of utilizing explosive blasting in dimension stone extraction is the possibility of having high amount of wastes as a result of unnecessary fractures from the excessive explosive energy. By studying the relationship between blasting geometry and explosive quantity towards forming fractures in the selected ornamental stone, the aforementioned issue can be addressed to some extent. Software simulations were done to determine the blast design's ideal parameters for achieving an effective explosive energy distribution in the rock mass. Validation of the obtained simulation results through a field blast can be suggested as further development in the study area.
GPR mapping as a method for placer mineral exploration: A case study in Akurala, Sri Lanka
Authors:   Department of Earth Resources Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Beddage BCD , Ijas MUA , Wijayalath WATN , Vijitha AVP , Premasiri HMR
Published: December 2022

Placer mineral exploration includes mapping underlying strata extensively. There are numerous exploration techniques, including electric and gamma logging, shallow vertical drill holes, exploratory trenches, and pits. Due to limitations of these conventional methods, geophysical methods such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), are widely being used. The purpose of this study is to map placer deposits using GPR as an exploratory approach. GPR is a modern, rapid, no-contact, high-resolution technique which transmit, reflect and receipt of high frequency electromagnetic (radar) wave. This study was carried out at Akurala, Galle, Southern Sri Lanka using 300MHz antenna. Based on the GPR data, sand layers were identified in clay beds, of an old riverbed, and the sand layer is deposited as a fluvial deposit, which are the sediments deposited by paleo river channel. Average thickness of the sand bed could be interpreted as 0.94m, extending perpendicular to shoreline, and situated at approximately 1.25m depth below surface level. GPR data profile indicate that the sand layer may enrich with valuable minerals and heavy minerals, and it was validated using thin sections prepared from test pit sampling.
INTERACTIVE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION AS A TOOL FOR TRAINING A COMPETITIVE SPECIALIST
Authors: Bieliaieva О. , Skrypnikova Т. , Khmil Т.
Published: December 2022

The article analyzes the views of Ukrainian and foreign researchers on interactive learning. The main interactive technologies common in educational practice are briefly characterized. The conclusions state that the widest possible use of interactive technologies in the educational process at medical universities is a necessary condition for the training of competitive specialists in the field of health care at the undergraduate and postgraduate stages, as well as in the process of further continuous professional development of doctors. A defining feature of interactive learning is creative, constant and effective communication between the subjects of the educational process and the presence of constructive feedback between them. The main advantages of interactive learning are the ability to: level the contradiction between motivation and stimulation in the learning process, static and dynamic learning; form the future doctors' awareness of the importance and value of various types of communication; simulate professional situations, solving which students can demonstrate the acquired knowledge, abilities and skills in a relaxed and psychologically comfortable atmosphere, which encourages them to actively participate in all stages of an interactive class; solve real cases from medical / dental practice; implement formative assessment; regulate inter-subject relationships in the educational process; develop clinical thinking, the ability to substantiate one's own opinion and the ability to defend one's own position, critically evaluate adopted and propose alternative solutions, teamwork skills, communicative culture, positive motivation, and self-confidence.
Developing Biographical Texts by Audio-visual Teaching Materials: Animaker-Web for High School Students
Authors: Paino Novhira Putri , Hutagalung Trisnawati
Published: December 2022

The development of Web-based platform in teaching English could help teachers to utilize technology in an effort to create more attractive teaching and learning process during online learning. This R&D study works on the development of biographical text materials using Animaker's web-assisted audio-visual teaching materials at the high school level. The frame development model proposed by Borg and Gall consists of 6 stages, namely Potential and Problems, Data Collection, Product Design, Product Validation, Product Revision, and Dissemination. The testing result of Animaker's web-assisted audio-visual teaching materials at the high school level shows an average score of 83.43% which indicates the Animaker-based audio-visual teaching materials are valid and feasible to use in High School Level. The average results of the feasibility assessment of operating audio-visual teaching materials with the aid of Animaker's web at the high school level based on the validator's perception, namely material experts 76.87% and design experts 90% fall into the criteria of good and very good. These results   showed that Animaker web - assisted audio - visual teaching materials at the high school level can be used by teachers to create more creative atmosphere in the online class by utilizing technology to motivate and improve students' skills.
Партисипативні практики сучасної видовищної культури
Authors: Сварник Богдан Вячеславович
Published: December 2022

Мета статті — виявити особливості партисипативних практик видовищної культури ХХІ ст. на прикладі сучасних театральних форм. Методологія дослідження. Застосовано системно-структурний та аналітико-синтетичний методи (для структуризації понятійно- категоріального апарату та осмислення концепції співучасті); метод універсалізму (для виявлення спільної парадигми культури співучасті); типологічний метод (для з’ясування особливостей прояву партисипативних практик у театральному мистецтві). Наукова новизна. Досліджено парадигму сучасних видовищних видів мистецтва; уточнено та доповнено поняття «партисипативні практики» в контексті сучасної видовищної культури; розглянуто культуру співучасті глядача у творчому продукті; виявлено особливості діяльності сучасного партисипативного театру. Висновки. Тенденції практик співучасті сучасної видовищної культури безпосередньо пов’язані з феноменом партисипативної культури — вільної, діяльнісної та осмисленої участі людей в культурних, мистецьких та соціальних процесах. Практики співучасті в складній взаємодії з митцями, формою мистецтва, групою учасників, матеріальними аспектами та безперервністю діяльності сприяють підвищенню особистого та творчого рівня, а також надають підтримку в психосоціальному аспекті. Дослідження практик співучасті в контексті сучасної видовищної культури засвідчило, що театр, як один із видів видовищного мистецтва, може бути простором, у котрому виникає осмислення основи буття. Театр співучасті — це театр, який засновує свою діяльність на змістово-суттєвій участі глядачів, трупи театру, партнерів; пропонує глядачу задля осмислення зупинитися на тому, що доступно саме цієї миті.
Modern Approaches to Robotisation of Service Processes in Restaurant Industry Establishments
Authors: Neilenko Sergii , Fohel Anastasiia , Hushcha Yevheniia , Oliinyk Oksana
Published: December 2022

Topicality. Robotisation of all life spheres forces restaurant industry establishments to develop and implement innovative technologies. This process has only accelerated during the pandemic period. At the same time, blighty enterprises significantly lag behind in the pace of automation and robotisation technologies implementation in service processes.

Research aim and methods. The purpose of the study is to research approaches to robotisation of the service process in restaurant industry establishments, as well as to determine the impact of robotisation on service quality, and develop a scheme for serving guests with robots in restaurants. In order to achieve this, a set of scientific methods and approaches have been used: systemic, functional, systemic and structural, analysis and synthesis, comparison, logical generalisation.

Results. According to the analysis of robots practical use in serving guests, it is offered to classify their functions into three categories: reception of visitors, reception of orders and their delivery, automation of processes. It has been established that the robotisation implementation improves the quality of service provision in restaurant industry establishments. This can be explained by the increasing tendency in the degree of the guests’ satisfaction with their needs, and the originality of such an idea. The elaborated scheme of using robots for serving guests in restaurant industry establishments consists of four consecutive stages: meeting guests, choosing a table, transferring the order and the guests’ payments.

Conclusions and discussion. Approaches to service process robotisation have been studied. It has been established that robotisation improves the quality of services in restaurant industry establishments. The spheres of robots use have been outlined. Additionally, SWOT analysis has been carried out, which shows positive and negative sides, as well as prospects and risks of using robots in restaurants. The scheme for serving guests using robots in restaurant industry establishments has been elaborated.
Synthesis of Microporous Cobalt Silicate using Organic Template Derived from 2,6-Dimethylpiperidinium Cations: A Potential Precursor for the Preparation of Double Perovskite Cobalt Materials
Authors: Ratero Davi Rubinho , Cancella Erick Paiva , Nery José Geraldo
Published: December 2022

Abstract: Synthesis of a microporous cobalt silicate was achieved by using 6,10-dimethyl-5-azoniaspiro[4, 5] decane bromide as structure directing agent. And physicochemical characterization was carried out using XRD, SEM, HTEM, TGA, FT-IR, BET-N2, ICP-OES and EDS. ETS-10 like structure framework was present as a competitive phase. Calcination of the cobalt silicate at 500 oC leads to a new structure. The possibility of this material be cobalt oxide was excluded since Bragg reflections at 2θ = 19.2º; 30.3º; 36.9º; 43.7º; 59.2º were absent (JCPDS#80-1538). Both the indexation of the XRD data for the calcined material which has resulted in a tetragonal unit cell (a = b = 10.39 Å and c = 12.21 Å, α = β = γ = 90°, V= 1317.4 Å3) and HTEM data indicated the cobalt silicate can be used as a precursor for the preparation of double perovskite cobalt materials.
An approach to improve the elasticity of rib fabric through mechanical and chemical finishing
Authors:   Department of Textile Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Khulna-9203, Bangladesh, Hossain Md. Shakhawat , Islam Md. Momtaz ,   Department of Fabric Engineering, Bangladesh University of Textiles, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh, Smriti Shamima Akter ,   Department of Fabric Engineering, Bangladesh University of Textiles, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh, Dey Sumon Chandra ,   Iris Fabrics Limited, Gazipur, Bangladesh, Islam Md. Azharul ,   Department of Textile Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh
Published: December 2022

In recent years, the demand for knit fabric has increased significantly due to some of its unique properties like comfortability, stretchability, easy care, excellent wrinkle resistance and a high degree of fashion features. Among the different types of knit fabric, rib fabric is very popular for its elasticity. There is a demand for more elasticity of rib fabric in manufacturing apparel like sportswear. A common practice is to use elastane yarn along with native yarn to increase the knit fabric’s elasticity. Elastane fibres are synthetic fibres which are not comfortable. Elastane yarns are costly and cause a few difficulties during knitting. In this study, a combination of mechanical and chemical finishing processes has been introduced to increase the elasticity of 100% cotton rib fabric. The best possible finishing route was incorporated to maximize the rib fabric elasticity. It was observed that rib fabric elasticity can be increased up to 1.5 times from its native value. The material cost between the new proposed process and the existing elastic fabric manufacturing process was compared. It was found that the new process is much cheaper. This is an approach to finding an easy, industrially applicable and cost-effective method to maximize rib fabric elasticity without using any elastane yarn.
Human resource development for rural tourism: a green tourism approach
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Ernawati Ni Made , Arjana I Wayan Basi ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Puspita Ni Putu Lianda Ayu ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Voda Mihai ,   Dimitrie Cantemir University, Hazra Samrat ,   University of Surrey
Published: December 2022

This study aimed to analyze the current human resource (HR) condition in more established tourist villages in Bali, Indonesia, as well as developing a human resource development model that could assist the villages in developing HR for tourism. The research is a qualitative study using 2 sample groups the Community-based Tourism (CBT) management in 5 developed CBT villages in Bali, and the Academics who conducted community services in the villages. The results show that the human resources available are in various stages depend on the phase and the maturity of the CBT village. The 7 training modes suggested in the model could be carried out as a standalone or combined training methods as required that could be carried out by some parties. For a maximum result, these parties that assist villages should work in synergy to contribute in developing rural tourism. The green HR requirement revolves around understanding and practicing ‘green’ in daily life as well as at workplace and profession aiming for achieving the ultimate goal of making the Earth as a safe living place for many generations to come. It is expected that the results of the study could assist villages in developing rural tourism and be used as a reference for personals and officials conducting community service in villages.
Implemention of Tri Hita Karana to increase room occupancy at Hilton Bali Resort
Authors:   Armadea Resort & Villas Seminyak, Dewi Dewa Ayu Indra , Suarja I Ketut ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Sutarma I Gusti Putu ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Widana I Putu Krisna Arta ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali
Published: December 2022

This study aimed to determine the effect of implementation of Balinese cultural value named Tri Hita Karana in increasing room occupancy at Hilton Bali Resort located in Nusa Dua, Bali. Data collection technique used were by questionnaire, interview, and document study and data analysis method were mixed (quantitative and qualitative) methods, with a concurrent mixed method strategy, especially the concurrent triangulation. The results of this study indicate that Tri Hita Karana in this hotel has a 16.6% effect on increasing room occupancy. It means Tri Hita Karana has a positive and significant effect on increasing the room occupancy.
THE ECONOMY AND POVERTY REDUCTION; A DIMENSION OF HEALTH IN ISLAM
Authors: Syahputra Angga , Hayati Husna
Published: December 2022

Poverty and health have an inherent relationship like two sides of a coin. Poverty can make people live in poor health conditions, as well as poor health can make poverty. Individuals or communities who do not take care of their health conditions can encourage them to be trapped in increasingly severe conditions of poverty. Maintaining health includes self-care activities as commanded by Islam. Health is something that has a high level of urgency, because it has a direct impact on the economy. This study uses a qualitative method, using a literature review. The main data is obtained from previous studies, the results of the latest scientific publications and data published by the Central Statistics Agency. In order to create a healthy society, better management is needed from the Government in managing health programs and full support from the community in living a healthy life as taught by Islam.
TESTING OF HOLLOW-CORE END NOTCHED FLOOR SLAB
Authors: BIELOKON Andrii , ZHARKO Lyudmila , OVCHAR Victor , FESENKO Oleg
Published: December 2022

This paper examines the test results of a hollow-core reinforced concrete prestressed end-notched floor slab of formwork formation subjected to uniformly distributed load.
The research of the end-notched slab was    carrying out in the testing hall of the State Enterprise "State Research Institute of Building Structures" according to the procedure of standard DSTU B B.2.6-7.
Vertical uniformly distributed load was applied to the end-notched slab with cross-rails and support fixtures for loading, with hydraulic jacks and pumping station equipped with force meter.
The end-notched slab was subjected to step-by-step loading with load steps of 100 kgf/m2.
Inspection of the surface of the end-notched slab in the test area, with recording in the register of measurement results of displacements and potential damages was carried out after every loading step.
Vertical displacements of the end-notched slab corners were measured with four clock type indicators ICH-10. Vertical displacements of the middle slab span were measured with two deflectometers 6PAO. The middle span deflection of the end-notched slab was calculated considering corner displacements.
Based on the results of research, it was established that before applying the load             of 800 kg/m2 there were not detected cracks the opening width of which exceeded the limit values.
The loss of loadbearing capacity of the end-notched slab was detected after the load of     1280 kgf/m2, which which exceeded the design load by 1.6 times. The end-notched slab collapsed due to loss of shear resistance.
According to the test results, it was established that hollow-core reinforced concrete prestressed end-notched floor slab meets the requirements of strength, stiffness and crack resistance.
Digital Culture in Information Society: Anthropological Aspect
Authors: Gerchanivska Polina
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the article is to investigate the anthropological aspect of digital culture in the context of the information society. The methodology of the study is based on the fundamental principles of historical and cultural analysis. Within the framework of such areas of cultural science as phenomenology, hermeneutics, dialogistic, semiotics, the methodological basis for the analysis of the consequences of the anthropological revolution in the information society from the perspective of modern scientific concepts has been formed. Scientific novelty of the research consists in the comprehension of the anthropological essence of digital culture as a moderator of the formation of a new social type of man – a «digital culture man», as well as a determinant of structural changes in the institutional system of society. Conclusions. The thesis of the active role of a human in the process of digital technology creation is the basis of the study. It has been established that the change of socio-cultural paradigm and the formation of digital culture have led to radical structural changes in the modern institutional system of society and has determined the emergence of a «digital culture man». A «digital cultural man»thinks creatively, focuses on the digital format of information perception and is capable of adapting to the dynamic transformation of the information field. It is shown that the transition to digital format has not only provided a significant increase in the volume of information, expanded the range of users, but has also become a factor in blurring the boundary between the real and virtual worlds of a man, has created a «digital divide» and has created a platform for hybrid wars.
Key words: information society, information culture, digital culture, digital technology, information security, hybrid warfare.
Martin Heidegger’s Work «The Origin of the Work of Art» as Methodology for Understanding Creativity
Authors: Sivers Valeriy , Buhaiova Oksana
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the article is to conceptually logicalise the procedurality of the creation act based on the analysis of M. Heidegger's work«The Origin of the Work of Art». The research methodology has primarily been based on the futurological or value-futurological method, which is the author's proposal of V. Sievers. It is only effective in the context of our research, unlike established historical, comparative, axiological, and phenomenological methods, since it is based on the idea of a coordinated approach to the perception of reality and the simultaneous movement of a person in it. Moreover, as follows from the very name, it is itself a direction and a criterion of movement in it. The scientific novelty of the study is that based on the analysis of M. Heidegger's work «The Origin of the Work of Art», the act of creation is divided into two stages: the vision of truth in the circle of «nothing» and the hypothetical phasing of acquisition based on the act of creation as a result of the status of a thing. An interpretation of one of the oldest problems in philosophy – the problem of «qualia» – is offered, and a new approach to understanding the category «existential» is also presented. Conclusions. The signs of a thing highlighted in Heidegger's text are a state of such fixation of a set of defined steps, which indicates the formation of creative conditions. In contrast to creation, the conditions of creativity should be understood and considered as the result of the gradual accumulation of groundless multiplication of creations that in the process of their interaction cause a historical movement in the sequence of two opposing components in unity: natural and social. The concept of mental serves as a boundary and a connecting link between them. In addition, existential or valuable experience is a field of reflection that forms historical forms of human mental and material activity organisation.
Key words: art, creation,methodology, category «nothing», Observer, truth, entity, substance, captured action, qualia, existential.
Diversity of the newest forms of laugh culture in Ukrainian media space
Authors: Melnyk Myroslava
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the articleis to define new conceptual plans of realisation of modern forms of laugh culture in the media space of Ukraine. The methodology of the research consists in the application of empirical, praxeological, functional, and modeling method. These methods allows studying the current state of laugh culture in the media space, to characterise various forms of laugh culture and to summarise the consequences of their influence on the consciousness of society, to define and to structure characteristic features of these forms and the effectiveness of their further realisation in cultural and artistic activity. Scientific novelty of the research consists in researching of the newest forms of the laugh culture as informational media and in the consistent structuring of characteristic and significant signs of the kinds of laugh culture, their influence on the recipient through the informational space. Conclusions. It is worth noting that the russian aggressive invasion into Ukraine has underlined the importance of the laugh culture of Ukrainians, which is manifested through satire, sarcasm, irony and, certainly, humour, which are their weapons against the invaders and have a powerful visual information force. Proper understanding of humorous forms is necessary, because they can cause both positive emotions and negative influence on the masses and become an instrument of manipulation in society as a whole. Today, there are some metamorphoses, when people’s and political humor is being transformed and military topics are being developed. It is now that life realities dictate to art institutions the development of new forms of national laugh culture, new conceptual decisions of its kinds, the basis of which is the inexhaustible humor of Ukrainians. Besides, humor is a cultural shield, the format of communication, which has a powerful influence on the consciousness of society, always reacts sharply and creatively to the challenges of the present and leads to a special perception through the prism of laugh culture.
Key words: laugh culture, media space, humor, satire, standup, parody, mem.
Cultural Diplomacy: Transformation of Concept Definition in the Context of World Community Evolution (1930s – Early 2020s)
Authors: Poplavska Myroslava
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the article is to reveal the essence of the «cultural diplomacy» concept at the current stage and trace the transformations of its definition in the context of the world community development during the 20th and first decades of the 21st century. Research methodology. The method of terminological analysis, the method of interpretation and operationalisation of concepts have been applied to ensure the understanding of the content essence of the «cultural diplomacy» concept. The method of historical and cultural analysis has enabled considering the definitional transformations that took place during the 1930s – early 2020s in the context of the development of the world community and international relations, as well as the method of systemic analysis to identify the specifics of the phenomenon of «cultural diplomacy» at the current stage. Scientific novelty. The definition of the «cultural diplomacy» concept has been studied in historical retrospect and at the present stage; considered and analysed the development and transformation of the concept in the context of the specifics of the evolution of the world community; a proper definition of the concept of «cultural diplomacy» is proposed. Conclusions. Cultural diplomacy is directly related to the use of culture as an object and means of achieving the fundamental goals of the state's foreign policy, creating a favorable image of the country, popularising culture and language. At the current stage, in the conditions of globalisation processes of an interdependent world, in which the spread of information and communication technologies facilitates communication between people from different countries, cultural diplomacy is an extremely important aspect for ensuring international peace and stability. In the context of the specifics of the current state and development trends of international relations, cultural diplomacy is considered as a direction of foreign policy carried out by national states in cooperation with state and/or private entities with the aim of spreading the culture of this country abroad, as well as the development of international cultural policy with the aim of cultural exchange and cooperation between various international subjects – states, international organisations, and individuals.
Key words: cultural diplomacy, international relations, world community, transformation of the concept.
Marketing and PR communications in the context of promoting theatre institution
Authors: Василенко Дар’я , Скриль Поліна , Тітова Валерія
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the work is to create a marketing and PR development strategy for the Coryphaei Theatre. Research methodology. To solve the research task, general scientific methods have been used: analysis, generalisation, description, and comparative-comparative (study of the theoretical foundations of the research). Besides, the authors have applied specifically scientific methods: structural, systemic, method of included observation, survey (questionnaire), and situational analysis (writing the practical part of the study). The scientific novelty consists in the presentation of practical recommendations for the construction and implementation of a marketing and PR communications strategy for the «Coryphaei Theatre» to attract new viewers and popularise the theatre's activities in society. Cultural and leisure activities are perceived as the process of creating conditions for the individual's motivational choice of subject activity, which is determined by his / her needs and interests. With the development of market relations, cultural and leisure activities closely approached marketing technologies, which are based on the problem of finding and meeting the needs of individual citizens or public groups. The issue of improving the system of promoting theatrical services in the form of marketing and PR communications, which allows focusing the available limited resources of organisations on the main strategic directions of conquering target market segments under conditions of increased competition, is gaining special relevance. At the same time, the task of promoting a theatrical product comes to the fore, which is currently one of the most promising types of business activity for theatre institutions that want to stay on the socio-cultural market. Conclusions. We have analysed the market of theatrical services provided by the «Coryphaei Theatre» and the conditions of the competitive environment in the Kropyvnytskyi city, considered pricing in the theatre sector, developed a system for implementing marketing and PR in the work of the theatre, and developed recommendations for the theatre’s advertising and PR policy.
Key words:theatre, marketing, communication, PR, socio-cultural sphere, leisure, performances.
Mythologizing of Ukrainian Drama during the Soviet Era (1920s) as a Way of Theatre Institutionalising
Authors: Vodiakhin Yehor
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the work is to reveal the peculiarities of the Ukrainian drama mythologizing at the beginning of the Soviet era (1920s). The research methodology consists in the application of a number of methods: analytical to understand the literature on the topic of the article; interdisciplinary – to comprehensively study factual material and acquire new knowledge; systematic with the use of a range of methods (biographical, semiotic, cultural, hermeneutic, historical, and theoretical generalisation) – to comprehend the stated purpose of the research. Scientific novelty. For the first time, the interrelationship of mythologizing and the development of Ukrainian drama as a means of theatre institutionalising in the beginning of the Soviet era is systematically studied. Conclusions. The publication proves the statement: A myth in the theatrical sphere can be any message in the language of drama due to the fact that the myth itself has no substantial boundaries. This is directly related to the fact that the myth is a phenomenon embedded in the primary sign system, that is, in the natural language of the theatre. The characteristics of a myth in drama include intentionality, naturalisation, aggressiveness, formality, and historicity. Myth in the theatrical sphere has an imperative, motivating character. It imposes its own aggressive, motivatingambiguity. A theatrical myth and symbol of the Soviet government, nurtured in Ukraine in the 20s of the 20th century, enabled the creation of a unique theatrical organism that made art popular (in a positive sense). It can be argued that the striving for the ideal created by the new government, on the one hand, and its discrediting, on the other hand, became the tendencies, the collision of which created the phenomenon of the «Ukrainian Soviet theatre». In general, the logic of mythologizing theatrical life was connected with a number of key interrelationships: myth – transformation of meaning into form – replacement of language with myth.
Key words: theatre, myth, mythologizing, manipulation, ideology, Soviet regime.
Role of Rector O. S. Tymoshenko's Personality in the Development of Higher Musical Education at Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music: Cultural Dimensions
Authors: Dats Iryna
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the paper is to investigate the role of the rector O. S. Tymoshenko's personality in the formation and development of higher musical education within the framework of the Kyiv Conservatory and later the UkranianNational Tchaikovsky Academy of Music (UNTAM) from the point of view of understanding the cultural dimensions of the process. The research methodology includes a systematic approach to a holistic outline of the ways of higher musical education development at UNTAMduring the period of rector O. S. Timoshenko’s activity (1983–2004); biographical method – to clarify the facts of O. S. Tymoshenko’s biography and creative achievements during his administrative and scientific-pedagogical career at the academy; cultural – to study the originality of the cultural and artistic processes of the day; analytical method – for the analysis and study of facts and establishment of scientifically based conclusions. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that for the first time the place and role of O. S. Tymoshenko’screative personality, the rector of Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music, has been investigated through the prism of the cultural dimension of higher musical education formation and development in Ukraine at the end of the 20th –beginning of the 21st century. Conclusions. As a result of the conducted research, it has been established that O. S. Tymoshenko’smanagerial and creative activity a arector atthe Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Musicis characterised as such that it allowed to achieve high productivity both within the higher education institution and at the national level, influencing the general process of forming and developing higher musical education in Ukraine. The figure of rector O. S. Tymoshenko can reasonably be described as a universal creative personality, since his activities combined executive, pedagogical, methodical, broad musical-social, and large-scale organisational work. In O. S. Tymoshenko’sactivity as rector at the Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music, manifestations of focus on the construction of Ukrainian culture, in particular in the field of music education, and its integration into the European cultural space on the basis of universal and national cultural values are vividly reflected.
Key words: higher musical education, UkrainianNationalTchaikovsky Academy of Music, rector O. S. Tymoshenko, cultural values, European integration.
Origins of Illusionism Art in Syncretic Forms of Culture
Authors: Zhavoronkov Mark
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the article is to investigate the origins of illusionism art in syncretic forms of culture. The research methodology consists in the application of analytical, semiotic, and hermeneutic methods in the study of illusionism as a phenomenon of folk creativity that serves as a means of communication, accumulating a layer of sociocultural experience of the society. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that for the first time the phenomenon of illusionism art is analysed in the cultural plane. In our research the illusionism art consists of works belonging to various genres that arise in a certain environment and perform ritual-magical, ceremonial, and entertainment functions, representing a cross-section of concrete-historical mass consciousness and culture. Conclusions. The illusionism art, which comprise illusion and manipulation, is a separate cultural phenomenon that incorporates a number of religious beliefs, folklore traditions, and samples of artistic creativity, forming as a process of social interaction. Illusionism combines the results of the evolution of knowledge and methods of their representation with the elements of general communication that form a symbiosis of cognitive and entertaining cultural content. As a means of intercultural communication based on a verbal and non-verbal component, illusionism has shown the ability to form social and cultural dialogue, which affected the general dynamics of cultural processes in the development of society.
Key words: illusionism art, syncretism, ritual-magical forms of culture, rite, myth, communication, culture, folklore, religion.