Classical Principles Research Articles

An Examination of Postmodernism in Sculptural Practices in Some Nigerian Art Schools

Postmodernism, a Western artistic concept, affects sculptural practices in Nigerian art schools. Sculptures are consequently getting extremely subjective as students use postmodernism to avoid learning classical sculptural principles. Therefore, this study examined postmodernism in sculpture in Nigerian art schools with a view to finding ways by which postmodernism can be incorporated into practice in Nigerian art schools. The study used data collected through field research at three art schools between 2010 and 2021. Nine (10%) out of 89 postmodern sculptures observed in the three art schools were randomly selected for formal analysis. The findings indicate that the exploration of found objects and the production of sculptures that provoke deeper conceptual meanings of subjects have become the norm, triggered by the socio-cultural conditions and geography in the art schools’ locations. It is concluded that postmodernism can be incorporated into sculptural training in Nigerian art schools without inhibiting the development of knowledge and skills according to classical and artistic principles and values.

Carrying the same pregnancy: A bioethical overview on Reciprocal effortless IVF and similar techniques

Nowadays, novel techniques such as Reciprocal effortless in vitro fertilization (ReIVF) enable two individuals to “carry the same pregnancy,” that is to “carry” the same embryo in both their bodies. However, even though these techniques are likely to be increasingly requested, little is known about their safety and efficacy, and much less about their bioethical legitimacy and issues. Considering their uniqueness, this study assesses the compatibility of ReIVF as well as of another similar technique with the classical principles of medical ethics: autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice. The aim is twofold: (i) to start investigating whether these techniques and their underlying reasons are, or could ever be, bioethically justifiable and (ii) to make clinicians and any other potentially interested persons such as researchers, lawmakers and prospective parents themselves are more aware of the health and social implications of using these techniques. Hence, after a brief overview of the technical aspects of the procedures that allow two persons to carry the same pregnancy, this study offers a general moral framework that can be useful for starting to address some relevant aspects of these procedures, such as their benefits and harms on the health of the individuals involved, the reasons behind their use, and the possibility that they might be covered by states in the future. Finally, this study provides a bioethical overview on ReIVF as well as on similar techniques considering different perspectives, while also suggesting some questions and recommendations for further research.

RECOGNITION OF A LANDSCAPE TECHNO-SPHERE AS A NEW GEOSPHERE

The second half of XX century – the beginning of XXI century are characterized by the active development of a global ecological crisis, which is described by a critical state of the environment and excessive anthropogenization of a geographical sphere. The changes which lead to the formation of absolutely new techno-genic landscapes occur at very fast rates in current geo-spheres. The purpose of the work is to substantiate the recognition of a new geo-sphere – a landscape techno- sphere – based on the previous experience and our field research. The main tasks of the research are to analyze specific features and properties of a landscape techno-sphere; to identify its upper and lower borders; to study a structural organization of all options of a landscape sphere with available techno-substances; to characterize briefly the main stages of the development of a techno- sphere.
 The research of a landscape techno-sphere is a complicated process and it is based on the use of classical and innovative methodological principles of contemporary geography. A parallel application of three scientific paradigms is the foundation: system, model and ecological. They do not contradict each other; they rather compliment the studying of the interaction between nature and engineering. A system approach allows considering a techno-sphere as a complicated system of a lower taxonomic range of a landscape sphere and a geographical sphere. The following generally accepted scientific methods are used in the paper: analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalization, systematization, induction and deductions.
 The article substantiates the existence of a new geosphere – the landscape techno-sphere, which is formed by the planetary set of landscape-technical systems. it is noted that it does not have a continuous distribution, but is constantly increasing in size and gradually goes beyond the landscape. The specific features and properties of the landscape techno-sphere are analyzed in detail. Taking into account the criterion of the presence of a zone of direct contract of three blocks of landscape-technical systems (managerial, technical and natural), the upper and lower limits of the landscape techno-sphere are identified. The structure of all variants of the landscape sphere in the presence of technological substances is considered. The main periods of development of the landscape techno-sphere are briefly described. It is concluded that man will never be able to control landscape-technical systems on a planetary scale. However, applying the methods and principles of engineering landscape research, it is possible to achieve optimal interaction of the three blocks of landscape-technical systems and to extend their functional suitability.

The gold-standard treatment for social anxiety disorder: A roadmap for the future.

Exposure therapy (ET), which follows the Pavlovian extinction model, is regarded as the gold-standard treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD). The prospect of virtual reality in lieu of a traditional laboratory setting for the treatment of SAD has not been rigorously explored. The aim of the review was to summarize, find gaps in the current literature, and formulate future research direction by identifying two broad research questions: the comparative efficacy between in vivo ET and virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) and the effectiveness of the Pavlovian extinction model in treating SAD. The criteria for effectiveness were effect size, relapse prevention, attrition rate and ecological validity. A literature search on recent randomized controlled trials yielded a total of 6 original studies (N=358), excluding duplication and overlapping participants. All studies supported that VRET was as effective as in vivo ET. Behavioral therapy that follows classical conditioning principles has a high attrition and relapse rate. Comparisons were drawn between the efficacy of the Pavlovian extinction model and other existing models, including third-wave approaches. The neural markers are suggested to be included as efficacy measures in treating SAD. The gold-standard treatment for SAD requires a paradigm shift through rigorous longitudinal comparative studies.

Proceduralising indigenous peoples’ demands: Indigenous environmental rights and legal pluralism in contemporary jurisprudence

Biodiversity, climate change and environmental protection are commonly associated with indigenous peoples’ customs and holistic cosmovisions. This paper strives to uncover the legal rationale thereof, notably by identifying the procedural dimension underlying “indigenous environmental rights”, and the importance of collective and intergenerational rights in channelling indigenous environmental rights into dominant legal orders while facilitating the exercise of these rights. Grounded in Latin American jurisprudence, we understand environmental claims from the perspective of indigenous peoples’ rights, that is, their articulations in existing State law as well as the pertinence of legal pluralism as a transformative approach including its decolonising functions. It is examined to what extent such rights undergo processes of positivization or codification amidst the wide scenery of legal pluralist orders. Given their scarce procedural foundations, the main contribution lies with approaching indigenous environmental rights theoretically, exploring the possibilities for procedures in International Human Rights Law to be applied to them, including questions of representation, translation in a wider sense, or autonomies. Alongside classical procedural principles of human environmental law – information, participation, access to justice – indigenous environmental rights are related to concepts of guardianship, parental responsibility and best interest as these have been developed in relation to the rights of the child, or questions of autonomy and representation being derived from the framework governing persons with disabilities. In that sense, indigenous environmental rights find themselves (re-)imagined, including debates on vindicating these, their qualities and attributes as well as reflections on different procedural routes available.

Економічний механізм забезпечення ситуаційного мережевого управління в діяльності органів державної влади в Україні

The aim of the article is to study the practice of formation of situational network management in Ukraine and the scientific substantiation of the economic mechanism for its provision. The research methodology is based on the analysis of the theoretical and legal foundations of the formation of a network of situational centers of public authorities in Ukraine and their scientific generalization to substantiate the constituent elements of the economic mechanism for ensuring situational network management. The authors show that the coordination of the sources of resourceing of situational centers with the methods of their use in accordance with the defined goals of their functioning, as well as the formation of the necessary and sufficient material and resource base provides for the formation of an economic mechanism for situational network management of public authorities. The article substantiates the role and place of situational network management in the activities of public authorities and identifies the constituent elements of the economic mechanism for its provision, including: goals and principles of activity; supporting and functional components; factors of its formation and the parameters of evaluation. The authors specify that the formation of an economic mechanism for ensuring situational network management should be carried out on the basis of modern approaches to the organization of the public administration system in compliance with its classical principles. It is determined that the budget financing of the activities of the network of situational centers of public authorities is carried out without specification within the framework of the program-target method. In order to improve budgeting mechanisms in the implementation of network management, recommendations on the introduction of special budget programs for public authorities are provided.

Optoplasmonic biosensor for lung cancer telediagnosis: Design and simulation analysis

Applying quantum technology to dispatch face-to-face medical activities has generated significant interest. Unfortunately, the work on remote medical treatment soliciting quantum medication and information processing techniques is hard to observe. In this research, we proposed the Mach–Zehnder interferometer (MZI) based optoplasmonic biosensors (OPBs) with two homodyne detectors for remote-based lung cancer detection using classical and quantum mechanical principles. From the classical basis (Drude-Lorentz model and Kretschmann configuration), the influence of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) layers and biomolecule concentration on the performance of biosensors has been investigated. The different types of cancer cells for CL1-5, A549, and HT-29 have been used to analyze the sensitivity, and 319, 332, and 365 (deg/RIU) have been achieved, respectively. In addition, from quantum mechanical principles, the biosignals were conveyed through quantum teleportation in the form of the quantum state of light via fiber optics cable to enable precise remote detection of lung cancer. The obtained sensitivity and teleportation fidelity clearly reveal, the best candidacy of the proposed optoplasmonic biosensor for lung cancer telediagnosis.

What Pleases The Prince? The Relevance of Classical Legal Principles to Contemporary Public Law

What Pleases The Prince? The Relevance of Classical Legal Principles to Contemporary Public Law

Xiyanglou – “Buildings of the Western Ocean”: Splendor, Poverty and Lessons of the Ruin

The paper gives a complex analysis of the Xiyanglou palace and park complex (“Buildings of the Western Ocean”), located on the current northwestern outskirts of Beijing, designed, and built in 1747–1751 by European masters, led by the Italian Jesuit artist Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining, 1688–1766). Castiglione, best known as a painter, acted in this case as a visionary architect and designer who skillfully integrated the “European part” into the already existing Yuanmingyuan palace complex and received for this his main recognition at the court of the Manchu Emperor Qianlong, who personally oversaw the project. Using the example of the syncretic Sino-European style of the Xiyanglou architectural complex, incorporating European Baroque and Rococo styles and classical Chinese construction principles, the paper demonstrates the European masters’ practical application of the adaptation principles developed by Matteo Ricci, the leader of the Jesuit mission in China when preaching Christianity in China. Separately, the innovative buildings in the Chinese style located in Yuanming Yuan, which incorporated Xiyanglou, are briefly analyzed, the background of the design and creation of Xiyanglou is considered, detailed descriptions of the buildings of the Western Quarter are given, and the fate of the palace and park complex is traced. The author concludes that the Western Quarter, which became a testing ground where were practiced the principles of Occidental art, acted as a focus of mutual influence of European and Chinese artistic trends.

Quality Control of Ayurveda Formulations

Ayurveda, Indian traditional system of medicine as well as oldest Holistic system of healing , in relies on herbal and well as metallic formulations for maintaining health and treating diseases. The drug or substance that will be injected into a human body should be safe and shouldn't have any side effects once it has been taken so with the increasing global interest and popularity in Ayurveda, ensuring the quality and safety of Ayurvedic formulations is very crucial. This research article presents an extensive review of the current quality control practices in Ayurveda by integrating modern analytical techniques with classical Ayurvedic principles derived from various ayurveda Samhitas . Here we are going to discusses various aspects of quality control, including authenticity, identity, purity, potency, and safety, providing a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, andregulatory authorities involved in Ayurveda.

In the Name of Conservation

This thesis investigates the introduction, adaption, and implementation of the modern concept of heritage conservation in modern China after the opening of its treaty ports. Through an analysis of the different layers of disseminating and receiving knowledge in transnational exchanges, it explicitly points out the divergence between the Eurocentric concept of conservation and the Chinese tradition of treating historic buildings and sites. As a result of the complexity of understanding and adapting an imported idea, the heritage discourse in China is characterised by its own ambiguity. Conservation of modern heritage, in particular those built under colonial power, has seen conflicts of perceptions between conservation planning and interest-led practice. A progressive legislative framework for heritage conservation has had a limited binding effect on stakeholders’ actions to protect listed immovable built cultural heritage sites from artificial damage in China’s contemporary urban practices. By analysing various actors’ interpretations and expressions of the concept of “conservation” (known as “保护” in Chinese) derived from different temporalities, it explores the causes and effects of heritage strategies and approaches created by individuals, groups, and the state apparatus. Theoretically, it challenges the local acceptability of classic conservation principles that are primarily based on European thoughts and cultural background. Practically, it provides adequate clues for a multi-faceted consideration of listed heritage sites in future development. It highlights the significance of creating a powerful local narrative under the authoritative heritage discourse at a crossroads of ongoing globalisation and growing nationalism.

Adopting a fiber macroelement for accounting the SSI effect in nonlinear seismic analysis

The main purpose of this paper is to propose a practical approach for considering the soil - shallow foundation - superstructure interaction effect in nonlinear seismic analysis. Soil structure interaction is a complicated task dealing with various engineering problems. Taking into account the soil structure interaction extends beyond the numerical analysis, geotechnical investigation, or structural design fields. The artistry of considering the soil structure interaction effect lies in the balance between incorporating soil conditions and the superstructure into one collective model. Following this methodology alongside classical soil mechanics principles provides additional confidence to the structural engineering society in adopting a complete practical concept. The herein presented study introduces a fiber macroelement that represents the soil beneath shallow foundations. This allows for the direct utilization of the fiber macroelement in nonlinear pushover and dynamic analysis in commercial software, as well as its simple implementation in open software systems. The introduction of a procedure for forming the stiffness matrix of the element and a hysteresis soil model is also a key component. Special attention is devoted to obtaining the material backbone curve through experimental results and Eurocode 8?s procedures. Furthermore, this paper demonstrates the implementation of a macroelement for considering the soil-structure interaction effect in nonlinear seismic analysis within commercial software. The primary aim is to provide structural designers with a streamlined approach for incorporating soil conditions into superstructure analysis. Numerical analysis results from an example building with a reinforced concrete structure in commercial software highlight the significance of not underestimating soil conditions. This work emphasizes that relying solely on fixed models in everyday structural design could lead to dangerous and unexpected consequences.

The potential of the monograph “Military Law” in the training of the future military lawyer and the development of his personality

In 2021 and 2022, under the general editorship of A.N. Savenkov and A.V. Kudashkin, three volumes of the fundamental monograph “Military Law” were published. The list of questions studied in the monograph is very diverse and extremely voluminous. For the first time in science, scientific ideas about Military Law as a science and a form of legal practice are theoretically conceptualized, and the hypotheses and provisions put forward by the team of authors are successfully and clearly proven. It is also worth mentioning that the team of authors consists of recognized experts in the field of Military Law, young scientists and experienced practitioners. In accordance with the classical principles of systematic and deductive research, the first volume of the monograph examines the history and theory of Military Law, the second volume reveals the current state of Military Law and analyzes its institutions, the third volume of the monograph is devoted to the knowledge of the main problems of Military Law and promising areas of military legal research. In addition to new research horizons opened up in the development of the science of Military Law, the developed monograph as a comprehensive scientific work, which effectively summarizes the theoretical provisions of this branch of science, opens up wide opportunities for its study in the training of future lawyers. Since the federal state educational standards of higher education for future lawyers provide for Military Law specialization, the monograph under consideration is of direct practical importance for the professional training and personality development of a future lawyer. The article considers the potential of the monograph “Military Law”, its psychological and pedagogical significance in the development of the personality of a future military lawyer. The structure and features of this potential, as well as the functions of Military Law in the formation of the legal professionalism of the individual, are revealed. Practical recommendations are offered for the introduction of the monograph “Military Law” into the educational activities of educational institutions of higher education in various fields. The possibility of using the materials of the monograph in the educational process as educational and methodological and modular materials is considered.

Проблема стиля в голландском классицизме XVII века

Dutch seventeenth-century classical art occupies an important place in the European style system. Classicism in Holland has found expression in all art forms: architecture, painting, printed graphics, literature and theater. At the same time the penetration of classical ideas into any given type of art was gradual and steady. During the formation of this style in Holland the classical principles were supplemented with Baroque formal techniques and creative method of realism. Dutch seventeenth-century classicism has all the characteristics of a full-fledged, grand style: a set of formal and figurative tools, coverage of all types of art, gradual evolution, improvement and enrichment of the artistic language. A theory, developed by Dutch classical artists, influenced not only the practice of the national school artists, but also representatives of the next generations from different countries (in particular, the formation of Russian art in the 18 century).

Similarities and special features of modern approaches to surgical treatment of intra-articular fractures of tibial proximal and distal metaepiphyses

SummaryIntroduction. Analysis of special scientific literature concerning the modern principles of diagnostics, preop-erative planning and surgical treatment of intra- articular fractures of two localizations: proximal and distal me-taepiphyses of the tibia, was carried out. Aim of the review. To evaluate, through the analysis of specialized scientific publications, similarities and differences in classification approaches, diagnostic methods, princi-ples of planning and performing osteosynthesis in pa-tients with intra-articular fractures of the proximal and distal metaepiphyses of the tibia. It is noted that the modern classifications of both tibial plateau and pilon fractures are based on the column theory. A thorough analysis of computed tomography data is necessary to precisely determine the fracture pattern. On this ba-sis, osteosynthesis surgeries are planned as to provide fixation of all damaged columns. Authors discuss the combinations of surgical approaches necessary for this purpose. Variants of osteosynthesis are also considered, with special attention paid to fixation of the posterior aspects of the tibial plateau and pilon. The differences in approaches to surgical treatment of patients with frac-tures of the tibial plateau and pilon are primarily due to a significant difference in the overall size of the tibia in the area of the knee and ankle joints and, in particular, with a significantly smaller volume of soft tissues at the level of the distal metaepiphysis of the tibia. These dif-ferences in anatomy should be taken into account by surgeons when choosing surgical approaches for osteo-synthesis of the discussed fractures. Conclusion. Adher-ence to the classical principles of surgical treatment of intra-articular fractures with the use of modern surgical approaches and osteosynthesis techniques is a sure way to improve specialized trauma care for a complex category of patients with intra-articular fractures of the proximal and distal tibial metaepiphyses, which should help to reduce the incidence of postoperative complica-tions and improve treatment outcomes.

Open Science and Humanism: Decolonization of Knowledge and Fractality of Identities

The paper is dedicated to philosophical analysis of the value foundations of the Open Science concept and its link to the more general concept of humanism, as the means for building up the common knowledge of humanity while still not sacrificing the diversity of existing cultures and traditions. The philosophical methods used in the investigation include dialectics and post-non-classical approach as it is argued that solving the problem of the coexistence of humans and human cultures and enabling the openness of human knowledge requires understanding the dialectical relation of unity and plurality. It is argued that openness as a major feature of contemporary scientific knowledge corresponds to both the classical principles of ethos of science – first of all, to universalism – and to the new trends in research and education that emerged thanks to the development of information technologies. Openness is shown to be a characteristic of a community that does not put its own private or corporate goals and values above the common human values – Open Science is thus closely linked with the idea of humanism. It is shown that at the same time such universalism is not opposed by, but rather presupposes decolonization of knowledge, as the alternative, local, traditional forms of knowledge augment universal knowledge of science based on rational inquiry rather than replace it. Human knowledge, as well as human culture and human identities in general, are argued to be fractal phenomena: diversity of alternative forms of knowledge, cultures, languages, world views etc. is in no way something that opposes the unity of humanity and vice versa, and that is a necessary way to achieve mutual respect, mutual recognition and mutual understanding of the humans.

Parameters Estimation for PEDOT:PSS Based UV Light Sensors Using an Improved Numerical Platform

This work proposes a combined mathematical-numerical approach based on modeling, simulation, and optimization procedures to numerically evaluate the photoelectrical performances of innovative nanomaterials based UV-photodetectors (PDs). The improved platform is based on the Lambert W function combined with the enhanced Nelder–Mead (NM) algorithm and the root mean squares error (RMSE) function. The novelty of the proposed platform lies primary in the improvement of the classical principles of the NM algorithm search direction: 1) optimization of the initial guess choice by integrating two different choice strategies; 2) incorporating of complementary conditions to prevent obtaining unacceptable negative values of resistances; and 3) this combination reflects the simplicity and the efficiency of the technique more specifically, for complex and multidimensional problems. It is also relevant for incomplete and undefined curves but requires in return a good choice of initial parameters. The proposed algorithm was applied for several zinc oxide nanorods (ZnO NRs) based hybrid structures such as Poly(3, 4ethylenedioxythiophene):Poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT: PSS/ZnO NRs) and Poly(1,4-phenylenevinylene) (PPV- <inline-formula xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\text{C}_{{6}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> ) derivative (PPV- <inline-formula xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\text{C}_{{6}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> /ZnO NRs) based devices. More importantly, high accuracy ( <inline-formula xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\text {RMSE} \sim {10}^{-{6}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> ) in terms of extracted electrical parameters was obtained thanks to the proposed improvements at the numerical level of the platform, which translates a better fitting quality between the theoretical and experimental <inline-formula xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${I}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> – <inline-formula xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${V}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> curves in both operating range (forward and reverse bias). Therefore, the algorithm seems to be quite promising for providing accurate simulations of PDs characteristics.

Open Science and Humanism: Decolonization of Knowledge and Fractality of Identities

The paper is dedicated to philosophical analysis of the value foundations of the Open Science concept and its link to the more general concept of humanism, as the means for building up the common knowledge of humanity while still not sacrificing the diversity of existing cultures and traditions. The philosophical methods used in the investigation include dialectics and post-non-classical approach as it is argued that solving the problem of the coexistence of humans and human cultures and enabling the openness of human knowledge requires understanding the dialectical relation of unity and plurality. It is argued that openness as a major feature of contemporary scientific knowledge corresponds to both the classical principles of ethos of science – first of all, to universalism – and to the new trends in research and education that emerged thanks to the development of information technologies. Openness is shown to be a characteristic of a community that does not put its own private or corporate goals and values above the common human values – Open Science is thus closely linked with the idea of humanism. It is shown that at the same time such universalism is not opposed by, but rather presupposes decolonization of knowledge, as the alternative, local, traditional forms of knowledge augment universal knowledge of science based on rational inquiry rather than replace it. Human knowledge, as well as human culture and human identities in general, are argued to be fractal phenomena: diversity of alternative forms of knowledge, cultures, languages, world views etc. is in no way something that opposes the unity of humanity and vice versa, and that is a necessary way to achieve mutual respect, mutual recognition and mutual understanding of the humans.

Role of Ayurveda Interventions in the Management of Primary Hypothyroidism - A Case Report

ABSTRACT Hypothyroidism is a condition that lacks the release of thyroid hormone causing the opposition of the bodily tissues to the thyroid hormone in the view of metabolic demand. In Ayurveda, there is no exact linking term for hypothyroidism. The physiology and pathogenesis of oxidation and metabolism in each and every tissue of the body are served as chief functions by Agni (~a system concerned with digestion and metabolism) and Pittadosha (~a bodily humor). With the support of principles of Anukta Vyadhi (~unstated diseases) of Ayurveda, hypothyroidism can be diagnosed as Agni dushitajanya Rasapradoshaja vyadhi associated either with Vata, Pitta or Kapha dosha. The Ayurvedic management of hypothyroidism is to address the pathology at its root by regulating the affected immune system. A 25-year-old female student, who was a known case of hypothyroidism with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) since nearly 2 years, was successfully treated using the above principle. Her thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) before the intervention was 6.12 μIU/ml. She was subjected to Langhana chikitsa (~depleting therapy) to correct her alleviated Pitta and Kapha Dosha. This chikitsa involved induction of Deepana-Pachana (~enhancers of digestion and metabolism), Snehapana (~therapeutic intake of medicated unctuous substance), and Vamana chikitsa (~therapeutic emesis). She attained 8 Vegas (~bouts) and was discharged with suitable Samshamana oushadhis (~palliative or discharge medications) and Samsarjana karma (~Post therapy dietetic regimen for revival). After completing 1 month of follow-up she is currently asymptomatic and her TSH level is 3.73 µIU/ml. The adoption of various classical principles of Ayurveda in diagnosing the case, the minimal intervention used and the significant results obtained motivated us to document the case. Although the present testimony is of a small sample, a plan on a large sampled pilot study on the current treatment model is intended.

Traditions and Innovations in Contemporary Vocal and Choral Art

"The problem of traditions and innovations in vocal and choral performance is a large-scale, many-sided integral system. This phenomenon of musical culture combines the classical direction and modernization of interpretation processes, which determines the topicality of the research. The aim of the article was to reveal the phenomenon of traditions and innovations in vocal and choral art as a complex multi-vector phenomenon that includes components of different scales, content, and functions that they perform. Methods. The research involved theoretical and practical methods. Problem: theoretical methods are represented by the analysis and arrangement of materials; identification of the main elements of the problem; generalization of the data obtained during the research. The practical methods are based on the search for and collection of scientific concepts and empirical data from the fields of performance, history, pedagogy, philosophy, aesthetics, medicine; on the monitoring of educational, as well as concert and performing activities; creative collaboration with soloists and the choral group. Results. The problem of traditions and innovations in vocal and choral performance is based on the following blocks: preservation of classical principles of academic vocal performance; their synthesis with discoveries and achievements of other spheres; modernization promoted by the expansion and updating of the genre framework, as well as modern engineering equipment. Conclusions. The fact of significance of the phenomenon of traditions and innovations in vocal and choral performance for the culture of society was revealed during the research. Its universality as a many-sided, flexible, large-scale integral phenomenon which consists of many different elements that play a leading role in its formation and are closely related was proved. Its interaction with different areas of society is shown. Prospects. The issue of traditions and innovations in vocal and choral performance is constantly enriched with new content, expands the scope of its implementation and interaction with various forms of social consciousness, science, medicine, which necessitates further study of this phenomenon. Keywords: academic vocal performance; performance software support; practice of vocal and choral art; educational and performance activities; breathing exercises; artistic directing; monitoring of educational and concert practice. "