Information Landscape Research Articles

Improvement of Students’ Sports Performance in VR-Based Smart Sports Teaching in Colleges and Universities

Abstract In the complex landscape of educational information, the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) technology into secondary school physical education presents a promising avenue to enhance both teaching quality and efficiency. This article delineates the construction of a VR-based smart sports classroom, focusing on the overarching structure of the teaching program and the pivotal teaching processes. It discusses methods for analyzing and editing sports teaching videos and details the integration of VR with sports posture estimation. This includes the development of a virtual human body motion imaging model and corresponding motion-solving algorithms. An empirical study was conducted within a secondary school sports classroom to assess the feasibility and impact of VR technology on physical education. The study involved a comparative analysis of physical quality between an experimental group taught using VR technology and a control group taught using traditional methods. Additionally, the study examined changes in learning interest pre- and post-intervention in both groups. Statistical analysis revealed that the p-values for the three evaluated physical tests—20-meter sprint, shuttle run, and 30-second rope skipping—were all above 0.05, suggesting no significant difference in physical performance due to the VR intervention. However, significant improvements were observed in the dimensions of sports participation (p < 0.05), positive interest (p = 0.013 < 0.05), and focus on sports (p > 0.05), indicating an enhancement in students’ engagement and attitudes toward learning. Conversely, the negative interest dimension also showed significant changes (p < 0.05). These findings underscore the beneficial role of VR technology in enriching the learning experience and potentially improving academic outcomes in college-level physical education.

Гармонізація ринку освітніх послуг закладів позашкільної музичної освіти країн ЄС та України

In the current conditions of globalization and integration processes between Ukraine and the European Union (EU), the topic of harmonization of the educational services market, in particular in the field of extracurricular music education, becomes especially relevant. Harmonization of educational standards and approaches between the EU countries and Ukraine allows creating a single educational space that provides a high level of specialists’ training competitive both at the national and international labor markets.The article is devoted to the analysis of har monization key aspects of the educational services’ market in the field of music education, which includes consideration of the legal framework, analysis of methods and tools used for harmonization, as well as assessment of the these processes’ impact on the development of extracurricular music education in Ukraine. Considerable attention is paid to the study of the experience of the EU countries in the uniform standards’ implementation of education, in particular in the field of music education, and its possible application in the Ukrainian context. The article also analyzes the existing problems and challenges that stand in the way of harmonization, among which are the need to adapt national legislation, improve the level of teachers’ professional training, as well as provide financial and institutional support for this process from the state and international organizations. In addition, the prospects for the educational services market development in Ukraine in terms of integration into the European educational space are discussed. As the result of the study, it was found that the harmonization of the educational services’ market in the field of extracurricular music education is a necessary step to ensure the competitiveness of the Ukrainian educational system, its integration into the European space and improving the music education quality. It also creates preconditions for the cultural exchange development and national musical traditions preservation, which contributes to the formation of a unique cultural landscape in Europe. In general, the educational services harmonization in the field of music education should become the basis for the development of a sustainable and high-quality educational system that will meet the needs of modern society and the challenges of the global labor market.

Французский язык как фактор социокультурных перемен в России XVIII–XIX веков

The article makes an attempt to identify the linguistic component in the processes of social and cultural transformation having been global in Russia in the 18–19th centuries. The research methodology is based on the idea of language being an active factor in the formation of the cultural landscape that reflects, activates and enhances cultural processes; this allows to identify a relatively independent linguistic component in the discussed transformations.

«The Secret History» – the cultural heritage of the nomads of Central Asia.

The article presents the results of an analysis of the «The secret history», a monument of writing of the XIII century. It makes important discoveries regarding the place that this cultural text occupies in the spiritual culture of the peoples of Central Asia, the ways through which it has reached our days and the phenomenon of continuity. The «The secret history» is a genealogy of the ancestors of the world-famous conqueror Genghis Khan, dating from the beginning of the VIII century, continued during his reign during the lifetime of Genghis Khan himself and completed in 1240 under Crown Prince Ogedei Khan. The value of the chronicle lies in the fact that it contains detailed information about the cultural, spiritual, social, and political phenomena that took place in the history of the medieval nomadic Turks, their worldview, intertribal and tribal relations, and the rulers who ruled the country. The article examines the internal connections in the text of the «The secret history», contextual elements, connections of epic poems-dastans of the Turkic peoples with historical documents that have become sources of the chronicle. Genotheism, the ancestor of Borte-Chino from the «The secret history» is considered by analogy with the batyr Borte-Chino from the medieval history of the Turkic peoples. Important information and information from the «The secret history» through the heirs of Genghis Khan, who ruled over various states of Central Asia, formed the basis for the appearance of numerous genealogies with similar content and motives. Based on the study of the spiritual heritage of the Turks who lived in the Great Steppe before and after the appearance of Genghis Khan, issues of succession of generations, influence on subsequent chronicles, the «The secret history» is assessed as a very valuable monument, a common cultural heritage for the peoples of Central Asia. The results of the study show the importance of fundamental study of the «The secret history» in the context of preserving the cultural heritage of Central Asia. The article focuses on the importance of in-depth analysis of the original of this monument of writing, taking into account the role of the «The secret history» in the formation of the cultural mosaic landscape of the Kazakhs.

ЕКОНОМІЧНІ ЗВ’ЯЗКИ УКРАЇНИ ТА СКАНДИНАВСЬКИХ КРАЇН – НЕ РЕАЛІЗОВАНИЙ ПОТЕНЦІАЛ СТРАТЕГІЧНОЇ СПІВПРАЦІ ТА ПЛАН ВІДНОВЛЕННЯ УКРАЇНИ

The article examines the state of development of economic ties between Ukraine and Scandinavian countries in such areas as: trade, investment activity, security, humanitarian and financial support of Ukraine, cooperation in other areas. Ukraine imports a fairly wide range of goods from the Scandinavian countries (from land transport, pharmaceutical products, electronics to food and paper), investment activity is quite moderate, the most important thing for Ukraine is the support from the Scandinavian countries in terms of financial support for humanitarian and military projects. projects in the field of energy. The second chapter offers possible directions for deepening cooperation between Ukraine and the Scandinavian countries for reconstruction in the post-war period. In our opinion, the formation of a new economic landscape in Ukraine, in the logic of state leadership (according to the Scandinavian principle), requires the development of a long-term Program for the development of the real sector of the economy (drawn up with the involvement of specialists from the countries of the Northern European Union), which should become a key guiding document for the development of the production activities of state and private enterprises in the post-war period. The following are the components that could become a support for the development of the economy of Ukraine, subject to the involvement of experience, technologies, finances and equipment received from the countries of the Northern European Union: development of the energy sector; development of elements of the closed cycle economy; development of agriculture, forestry and marine industry; infrastructure development; development of human capital. Taking into account the significant level of lag behind Ukraine from developed countries, in practically all spheres of the economy, the countries of the Northern European Union have the potential to provide a powerful scientific and resource base to provide not only consulting support on the formation of a socially-oriented advanced economic model, but also on issues related to economic development, subject to the preservation of the environment and the need to adapt to climate change.

К ВОПРОСУ О ТОПОНИМАХ ИНДОИРАНСКОГО ПРОИСХОЖДЕНИЯ, СВЯЗАННЫХ С ВОДНЫМИ ОБЪЕКТАМИ НА ТЕРРИТОРИИ СРЕДНЕГО ПРИИРТЫШЬЯ (по материалам Павлодарской, Восточно-Казахстанской и Абайской областей)

The article is devoted to the systematization and description of toponyms associated with water bodies on the territory of the Middle Irtysh region, the origin of which may be associated with Indo-Iranian languages. Despite the controversial origin of the names of certain geographical names, their analysis contributes to solving problems not only in terms of studying the chronological layers of toponymy of Kazakhstan, but also in the context of studying the history and culture of the population that once lived here. It indicates the historical binding of toponyms that may be associated with native speakers of Indo-Iranian languages who, according to some researchers, lived in the designated area during the Bronze Age and Early Iron Age. Before the era of writing and cartography, orientation in deserted mountains was a problem, recognition of an object on the ground occurred by the oral name of the place, the name of which briefly and succinctly indicated one or two noticeable and distinctive features of the object and the surrounding area. Rivers (hydronyms) have the most stable names in time, as well as some tracts and notable mountains located near ancient communications, near historical places of residence and important in the life support and management of people. The names of villages often came from the names of rivers and from the geomorphological assessment of the settlement site, reflecting the space and terrain, taking into account the properties of the object and its degree of significance for people. Sometimes a toponym denoting a local object can expand its meaning, or the name is transferred to neighboring objects, usually the name of the river is transferred to the name of the gorge, but sometimes vice versa, the name. rivers are often transferred to the name. Toponyms appeared as man mastered the mountains, in the form of "toponymic corridors" corresponding to ancient pack trails, passes and valleys and hollows convenient for settling. The scientific novelty of the study consists in the analysis and interpretation of toponyms of Indo-Iranian origin associated with water bodies in the Middle Priirtysh region, based on materials from Pavlodar, East Kazakhstan and Abay regions. The study makes it possible to trace historical connections and the influence of Indo-Iranian peoples on the formation of the toponymic landscape of this territory, as well as to contribute to the understanding of the processes of migration and cultural exchange in the region. The methodological approach may include a comprehensive examination and comparison of different data sources, interdisciplinary analysis, use of the comparative method, etc. It is also important to consider the context of the study, the resources available and the objectives of the study to select the most appropriate methods and methodology. It is also important to consider the research context, available resources and research objectives in order to select the most appropriate methods and methodology.

ВПЛИВ ПОДАТКОВОГО ЛАНДШАФТУ КРАЇНИ НА ПОДАТКОВЕ ПЛАНУВАННЯ ТНК В УМОВАХ ПРОЄКТУ BEPS

The article notes that in the context of globalization, multinational corporations exert an increasing influence on the economies of their home countries, host countries, and the overall state of international economic relations. The authors underline that tax planning is one of the TNC activities that grabs attention of the global public in terms of both its favorable and unfavorable effects. The article offers its own definition of the term «tax landscape», in which, unlike the existing ones, vertical, horizontal and temporal aspects are distinguished. The vertical aspect is presented as a synthesis of the supranational level of taxation and the national one; horizontal, as a system of tax rules and laws within a separate state; temporal, as a change in the main elements of taxation over time. It has been proven that at the current stage of formation of tax landscapes to characterize the supranational level, it is necessary to take into account the elements of taxation defined as part of the implementation of the international BEPS project: the global minimum tax, tax rates for surplus profits, and surplus profits as an object of taxation. The authors have been able to divide the studied countries into three groups depending on the level of direct taxation: high (United States, Canada and Australia), moderate (Great Britain, France, Italy, India, Germany and Switzerland), and low (China and Saudi Arabia). The first group (the United States) and the second group (the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Italy) have been found to have the greatest tax losses as a result of «tax havens.» The level of direct taxation (profit and capital) in the countries of registration and countries of digital presence, the volatility of tax legislation, and compliance with the conditions of tax justice have been proposed as factors of the tax landscape to be taken into account by transnational corporations when developing tax planning strategies.

Exploring a digital technology framework for building rural security transformation

The safety of the original old buildings in the upgrading and remodeling of traditional rural landscape has become a key aspect that cannot be ignored. In particular, the age-old traditional buildings belong to the typical master and apprentice inheritance system of construction mode, there is no remaining architectural archives, architectural information is unclear, especially the hidden genes, it is difficult to comprehensively control the rural landscape transformation, and there is an urgent need for an effective technical means to support. By applying 3D scanning and BIM technology, engineers and technicians are able to efficiently obtain the relevant information of traditional village landscape, discover potential safety risks in advance, and take timely measures. The practice has an important application prospect in village landscape upgrading and reconstruction. The combination of 3D scanning and BIM technology in “safety renovation” can improve the level and effect of the renovation, and provide strong technical support for the smooth implementation of the traditional rural landscape upgrading and renovation.

ПРОБЛЕМА ОТЧУЖДЕНИЯ В ЦИФРОВУЮ ЭПОХУ В КОНТЕКСТЕ СИНТЕТИЧЕСКОЙ ПАРАДИГМЫ Д. В. ПИВОВАРОВА

Social networks, messengers, online platforms and artificial intelligence have become an integral part of our daily lives. Communication now takes place in hyperreality, through digital mediators, which actualizes the discourse of alienation in modern society. The article analyzes the phenomenon of alienation in the digital age within the framework of the philosophical concept of Daniil Valentinovich Pivovarov. His works on religious ontology and scientific articles on the topic of alienation were chosen as the basis of Professor Pivovarov’s philosophical optics. The main aspects of the ontology of religion developed by D. V. Pivovarov, his ideas about spirituality, consciousness, and the meaning of life allow us to focus on the problem of alienation in the discourse of digitalization. Thus, the study of the phenomenon of alienation through the prism of Pivovarov’s synthetic paradigm became the goal of the research. Alienation in modern society is dynamically developing within the framework of digital communication. The authors consider the current transformations of the information and socio-cultural landscape, their impact on human relations, modes of communication, and self-identification processes. «Digital obesity», imposed standards of successful life, aesthetic and ethical guidelines broadcast through modern media, divergence between offline and online communicative status of a person, as well as trends in the application of artificial intelligence in online communication exacerbate the problem of alienation, as the subject of communication becomes the digital reality itself. The formation of alienation is also influenced by precarization as a new type of employment relationship in the digital society. Lack of stable work and social guarantees, remote forms of employment often lead people to frustration and pessimistic perception of reality. D. V. Pivovarov’s approach to alienation provides valuable tools for analyzing this problem. In his philosophical system, alienation is correlated with the loss of human connection with spirituality in ontic or ontological dimension. The study of alienation in the modern digital society through the prism of D. V. Pivovarov’s philosophy will allow us to understand this problem. V. Pivovarov will make it possible to comprehend the modus operandi of alienation and find ways to overcome it.

Heritage and carob trees: Where the monumental and landscape intersect

<p>We aimed to explore the significance of monumental trees as elements of heritage and their role in interpreting landscapes. Monumental carob trees, characterized by their impressive size and long lifespan, serve as valuable sources of information for understanding the territories they inhabit and the human societies that have preserved them over time. Over the centuries, these carob trees narrate the tale of Mediterranean landscapes, akin to stone monuments, making them authentic natural and cultural treasures of the Mediterranean region. Our findings, based on fields observations in Sicily (Italy) and GIS analysis, suggested that the landscape is an enabling medium through which traditional culture is preserved, local identities are transferred, and rural heritage is acknowledged. We unfold a conception of landscape based on visual, inherited traditional agricultural practices, valued rural heritage, and territorial identity.</p>

Filmowe wizerunki przestrzeni Donbasu po 2014 roku w wybranych filmach o tematyce wojennej

The paper aims to analyse the spatial representation in contemporary Ukrainian films created after 2014, set in the Donbas region and revolving around the ongoing war. As I reference the specific spatial context, my analysis is grounded in the framework of spatial turn. It also is crucial for me to delve into the history of Donbas and the portrayals of this place in Ukrainian cinematography. Film ecocriticism constitutes a significant context, particularly concerning representations of natural and postindustrial landscapes, often ravaged by human actions, especially in the context of warfare. Referring to the concept of landscape, I rely on Arnold Berleant’s perspective, noting that culturally transformed landscapes hold the same value as natural ones, and every landscape contributes to shaping cultural traditions. In my study, I employ textual film analysis derived from general structural analysis. My considerations encompass productions, such as Klondike (2022) directed by Maryna Er Gorbach, Reflection (2021) and Atlantis (2019), both directed by Valentyn Vasyanovych, as well as Bad Roads (2020) directed by Natalia Vorozhbyt.

Tectonic factors of the formation of the modern North9Western Black Sea coast geoecosystem

The experience of many years of research shows the high tectonic activity of the North-Western Black Sea coast (NWBSC) in the Cenozoic. Differentiated block tectonic movements have long controlled here the position of the sea level, the development of the river network (including the now underwater paleovalleys), the rates of sedimentation, the processes of bank formation, landslides and the general formation of landscapes. Tectonic factors actually determine the directions and rates of development of the modern geoecosystem of the entire NWBSC. The results of their study should be taken into account when planning and solving urgent tasks and problems of rational nature management.

Ландшафтоформирующая литогеннo-геоморфологическая основа горного массива Мунку-Сардык (Восточный Саян)

On the basis of more than 20 years of research, systematically processed detailed information on geological-geomorphological (lithological-geomorphological) conditions of formation of landscapes of the high-mountainous Munku-Sardyk massif is given, as well as their working classification.

The Changing Conceptual Landscape of the Russian War in Ukraine (2014-Present) and Syria (2011-Present)

The Changing Conceptual Landscape of the Russian War in Ukraine (2014-Present) and Syria (2011-Present)

Емпатія як протидія політичному насильству: на шляхах до суспільства турботи

Background. The article outlines the conceptual landscape of altruism research, which allows explaining the differences between biological, behavioral and psychological altruism, identifying its specific features and mapping out the prospects for interdisciplinary research on empathy. The article highlights the history of the concept of "empathy" and clarifies its difference from sympathy and compassion. Methods. The importance of empathy for the substantiation of normative moral judgments and the formation of motivation to alleviate the suffering of others is revealed on the basis of the findings of modern psychology. Emphasis is placed on the cognitive (the ability to understand the feelings of others) and affectional (the ability to experience the feelings of others as one's own) characteristics of empathy, which are effective motivational factors for individual assistance to others and which serve as a basis for the formation of political and managerial decisions on institutional assistance to vulnerable groups of people. Results. An attention is focused on the importance of empathy for moral consciousness and moral action. The article considers the possibilities of developing empathy through moral education techniques ("inductive discipline", modelling, discuss dilemma situations, improvement of caring skills through cooperation, "confirmation"), which are being developed by moral psychologists and representatives of care ethics as a new interdisciplinary research field on the formation of caring relationships between citizens. The article reveals the prospects of care ethics in solving problems, which are arising in the practices of health care, social assistance, national defence and security, political protests and active participation in civic life. The research potential of care ethics to analyse the experience of various forms of political violence, which were committed during wars, genocide, and terrorism is determined. Taking into account the contexts of specific acts of political violence will allow us to better understand the causes of political violence, develop algorithms for resolving such conflicts and mechanisms for their prevention. Conclusions. An important factor in countering violence is empathy, which is actualised when acts of violence are documenting and through the perception of works of art, reportages, and literary stories that document the experience of suffering. This practice is necessary for those are involved in the rehabilitation of victims of political terror and genocide, those who seek mechanisms for fair punishment of war criminals and compensation for moral damage to victims of violence, those who build conditions for survivors to live together after the war. Development of empathy creates conditions for mutual trust, respect and assistance, which are the foundations of a caring society.

The White Sea-Baltic Canal and the Moscow-Volga Canal: historiography of the construction

Historiography of the construction of the White Sea-Baltic Canal and the Moscow-Volga Canal, the activities of the White Sea-Baltic and Dmitrov camps are the subjects of the study. A review of studies of the large-scale GULAG system was carried out. In such researches the role of the Solovezkiy, Belbaltlag and Dmitlag is outlined as stages of the Soviet penitentiary system development. It reflects the transformation of the country's leadership views on the role of forced labor in the construction of the economy. Special attention was paid to the studies of the channel Army daily life, historical and cultural phenomena that appeared in the conceptual landscape of the country together with the construction of canals, cultural, educational, creative and ideological components of camp life. A historiographical review of the White Sea-Baltic Canal and the Moscow-Volga Canal construction, as well as the activities of the White Sea-Baltic and Dmitrov camps as an integral system, was not carried out before. But namely this approach to the topic seems logical due to the continuity of both the canal construction organizations themselves and the camp systems that provided the construction with labor (Solovetsky, Belomorsko-Baltiyskaya and Dmitrovskaya). A comprehensive study of these materials allowed us to take a fresh look at the subject of research and identify a number of urgent tasks for the historian of the GULAG system.

Overcoming Fuzziness with Semantic Modeling and AI

Today, customer service in mechanical engineering struggles with a wide variety of challenges when it comes to providing relevant information for specific use cases. The information requirements of service technicians, on the other hand, have increased enormously. On the one hand due to increasingly complex products, but also due to the growing shortage of trained specialists. Fast and efficient provision of relevant information is essential. Remote assistance systems and portal solutions are being used to meet these challenges. A heterogeneous information landscape, characterized by data silos, makes this difficult. In a preliminary study, the authors have developed an approach based on the formalization of knowledge in knowledge graphs that bridges the data silos and thus enables efficient information provision by linking information based on use cases. However, this approach requires high data quality and suitable metadata concepts. Inaccuracies in classification systems create unwanted fuzziness when linking information. The study based on this shows how the fuzziness can be eliminated by supplementary modeling of context information and by extended modeling methods in the form of so-called DynaRules. The authors also compare how AI methods and DynaRules can be used to check the plausibility of deep links with potential fuzziness.

Main Issues of Implementing Media and Information Literacy in School Education in Central Asian Countries (The Case of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan)

In today’s interconnected world, implementing media and information literacy (MIL) into school education is essential to equip students with the critical skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex information landscape and discern between credible sources and misinformation. By fostering a generation of media-literate individuals, students can be empowered to become responsible consumers, creators, and contributors in the digital age, thus safeguarding democratic principles and promoting informed civic engagement. This research paper delves into the critical challenges surrounding the implementation of MIL in school education across Central Asian countries, with a specific focus on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. Through a comprehensive examination, the study addresses key issues such as the perceptions of MIL trainers and experts regarding its significance, exemplary approaches for integration into school education, assessment methods of MIL education programs, differences between Central Asian and global MIL programs, the impact of MIL deficiency on the educational system, and the potential consequences of neglecting its implementation. Drawing on in-depth interviews, existing literature, and comparative analyses, the paper sheds light on the complexities and implications of MIL implementation within the unique context of Central Asia.

Digital and Convergent Development Indicators for UATV English Channel in 2022-2023

Introduction. International broadcasting of Ukraine, namely the digital UATV English channel, has been active since 2017, but the most active period of rapid growth happened in 2022–2023 with the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. World attention allowed for a natural audience growth to the level of long-standing European and American international broadcasting YouTube channels. Implementing a modern strategy of digital tabloidisation kept the audience involved over time, and the channel maintained periodic natural audience growth, which is evidenced by certain digital and convergent indicators. Relevance of the study. Purpose of the research – research into the digital and convergent indicators of the development of the Ukrainian international broadcasting channel UATV English in 2022–2023 in order to understand their impact on strategic planning and efficiency of the media channel in the current information landscape. Methodology. Theoretical and empirical methods were used. The entire scientific procedure was based on a socio-communication approach. Source description, literature analysis, statistical method, observation, forecasting, historical method. The research period is from January 2022 to January 2024. The necessary data were collected from open-source digital analytics websites and social media platforms, as well as provided by the editorial team of UATV English itself. Results. The available data allow us to assess the efficiency of the current media strategy, implied by UATV English, based on digital indicators (both open-source and inside metrics), formulate conclusions and recommendations for an exemplary media strategy and lay ground for future in-depth research of Ukraine’s international broadcasting system after February 2022. Conclusions. Although the period of global attention has been diverted from Ukraine to the Middle East in the second half of 2023, the UATV English editorial team managed to maintain a high level of audience involvement, alongside providing natural growth of the audience through implying tabloid approaches to content design, using available tools for user engagement, analysing the demand of the audience and answering it with appropriate thematic content. However, there’s still room for standardising and establishing a single and exemplary media strategy and content design to meet the contemporary needs of the audience.

Exploring the connection between landscape art and interior and exterior space design using gray correlation analysis

Abstract In-depth research on landscape art interrelating with interior and exterior space design is still relatively limited. In this paper, we use gray correlation analysis to investigate the connection between landscape art and indoor and outdoor space design to better understand and apply the potential of landscape art in design. In this paper, we investigate the application of landscape art in indoor and outdoor space design, including the Use of landscape gardening techniques and landscape formation types. The study constructed an evaluation index system, including 16 indicators for road landscape, site landscape, green landscape and other types of landscapes, which were screened and weighted according to systematicity, operability, participation, dynamism and the combination of qualitative and quantitative indicators. We used AHP to determine the indicators’ weights and gray correlation analysis to calculate comprehensive scores for different design solutions. The best indoor and outdoor design solutions were determined by comparing and ranking the evaluations of various design solutions through case studies and statistical analysis. The method facilitates the scientific assessment and selection of indoor and outdoor design solutions to enhance the quality of design and the comfort of the human environment.