Basic Institutions Research Articles

On the issue of corruption in the sphere of labor and employment: today’s realities

The problem of corruption in all its manifestations, its causes and methods of overcoming it attracts the attention of a considerable number of scientists. Today, the sphere of labor and employment is not only an important institutional basis for the implementation of corruption and related offenses in the state in general, but also one of the goals of the spread of corruption in the state. The purpose of the article is to study the manifestations of corruption in Ukraine in the field of labor and employment, to identify existing problems in this field and to make proposals for their solution. Currently, the fight against corruption has become a priority of Ukraine’s state policy and part of its international obligations. During the period of the anti-corruption reform, certain results were achieved in this area of state and society activity, in particular, new legislation was adopted, anti-corruption bodies and courts were created, innovative tools for the prevention of corruption were introduced, and the development of public control is ongoing. At the same time, the current labor legislation, although it is quite progressive in terms of protecting the rights of employees, however, in order to more effectively use the opportunities to expose corruption, it needs changes aimed at forming an even greater protective role of labor law. Corruption in the sphere of labor and employment is considered as a special socio-legal phenomenon, which naturally has an extremely negative impact on the sphere of labor and employment, but it is also a phenomenon that can be minimized by labor-legal means (first of all, the normative basis of labor law, labor rights and obligations of subjects of labor law, acts of implementation of labor law, etc.), as well as a number of institutional mechanisms in the relevant field (first of all, the mechanism for preventing and countering nepotism, the mechanism for ensuring the exposure of corruption by employees, the mechanism for ensuring decent work, the mechanism for control and supervision according to the state of compliance with law and order in the sphere of labor and employment, the mechanism for ensuring the protection of information restricted in circulation).

Теоретико-методические основы эксперимента по формированию этнической картины мира дошкольников

The paper reveals the content of the subject-object field of the experiment conducted on the basis of preschool educational institutions in Vladikavkaz, aimed at the formation of ethnocultural awareness of children. The specification of the target installation and the main tasks of the experiment was carried out. The levels of formation of informational-cognitive, emotional-value and effective-practical criteria of ethno-cultural education of older preschoolers at the ascertaining stage of the experiment are determined.

Features of body balance in 12-year-old schoolchildren with visual deprivation compared to their relatively healthy peers

Purpose. The purpose of the presented scientific research was to carry out a comparative analysis of the state of functional balance of the body of 12-year-old schoolchildren with visual deprivation in accordance with their relatively healthy peers. Material & Methods. The scientific study involved 23 schoolchildren aged 12 years, of which 13 were with visual deprivation and 10 were relatively healthy. The pedagogical research took place at the Educational and Rehabilitation Center “Zorozvit” in Odessa and at the Basic Educational Institution “Vypasnyansky Institution of General Secondary Education” of the Mologovo Village Council of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky District, Odessa Region. The follo wing methods were used in the study: theoretical (analysis and synthesis of scientific and methodological literature); pedagogical research (experiment and testing of the development of body balance using the Flamingo test), mathematical static data processing. Results. A scientific study found that among schoolchildren without visual deprivation, only 10% had a low ability to maintain body balance. In turn, 90% of schoolchildren with visual deprivation had a sufficient, satisfactory and high level of development of body balance. It should be noted that schoolchildren with visual deprivation demonstrate a low level of ability to maintain balance, which distinguishes them from their peers without visual deprivation.

Simultaneous quantification of two commonly used anticoagulant drugs and three hypolipidemic drugs in human plasma using gradient high-performance liquid chromatography

The combination of an anticoagulant and a hypolipidemic agent is commonly used in patients at risk for stroke because it controls thrombosis and lowers cholesterol levels. However, the use of anticoagulants carries a high risk of life-threatening bleeding. To address the need for personalized clinical monitoring and risk management, we developed a rapid and sensitive HPLC method with a streamlined sample preparation process. This method enables the simultaneous determination of concentrations for two commonly used anticoagulant drugs (apixaban and rivaroxaban) and three hypolipidemic drugs (rosuvastatin, atorvastatin calcium, and simvastatin). The chromatographic conditions and sample preparation methods were optimized. The drugs were well separated by the gradient elution of phosphoric acid (0.01%, v/v) and acetonitrile at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min within 40 min on an Athena C18-WP column (4.6 × 150 mm, 5-μm particle size). The proposed method was linear (r 2 ≥ 0.994) within the concentration ranges of 0.22–20 μg·mL−1 for the five analytes, including the expected range of therapeutic concentrations. This method enables simultaneous monitoring of the levels of the mentioned drugs in clinical practice. Furthermore, the chromatographic conditions were simple and feasible, making them highly suitable for emergency clinical medication monitoring in basic medical institutions.

The pearls of Ukrainian vocal lyrics in a contemporary tenor singer’s work (the performer’s auto-comment)

Statement of the problem. The cultural and stylistic landscape in the musical art of the 21st century is marked by the active entry of Ukrainian culture and its vocal and performance component into the world space. Therefore, for young Ukrainian singers, the task of rethinking the significance of the “golden fund” of domestic vocal lyrics of the 19th and 20th centuries and reproducing it in their own performance art becomes more urgent than ever. However, the realities of the concert life of a modern tenor singer testify otherwise: the “golden pages” of chamber-vocal lyrics, created for a high male voice, are mostly unknown and not studied on a systematic basis in higher music institutions. This prompts us to fill this “gap” within the capabilities of a concert vocalist, which enriches the scientific component of vocal art and makes the topic of the article relevant. Objectives, methods, and novelty of the research. The purpose of the article is to determine the historically established mental qualities of Ukrainian vocal music, as its appear in the compositions of the 19th– 20st centuries and actualize in the contemporary creative practice of the singertenor. The research material consists of solos and arias created by Ukrainian classical composers (M. Lysenko, Ya. Stepovy, K. Stetsenko, M. Verykivsky, L. Revutsky, H. Veriovka). The concept of the article is based on the works of Ukrainian musicologists devoted to M. Lysenko (L. Arkhimovych, T. Bulat & T. Filenko; the history of Ukrainian music (M. Zaiko, T. Medetska, L. Parkhomenko, T. Bulat); vocal music (N. Govorukhina, T. Madysheva, O. Torba). Research methods, such as historical and stylistic, genre, stylistic, performance, together contribute to studying the composers’ thinking and formulating the author’s practical recommendations as a concerting singer. The novelty of the obtained results lies in the introduction into the scientific and concert circulation of pearls of Ukrainian vocal lyrics on the basis of interpretative and stylistic analysis. Research results and conclusion. On the basis of the analyzed works of Ukrainian composers, the fundamental principles of the reproduction of the lyrical genre of art in tenor performance are defined. 1) Ukrainian romanticism is characterized by «cordocentrism» (according to H. Skovoroda’s philosophy); hence sincerity, soulfulness, openness, sentimental tone, unique cantilena, wide breathing. 2) A characteristic feature of Ukrainian romantic art is the absence of dichotomy: in M. Lysenko’s music we observe the peace of mind and do not see the conflict that prevents the hero from feeling unity with the world, as was the case in F. Schubert’s songs. 3) Synthesis of poetry and the Ukrainian national “musical intonation of speech” (according to O. Kozarenko, 2000), which developed precisely in M. Lysenko’s work. Vocal lyrics of Ukrainian composers is unique, as it is not autobiographical, but objective, universal. The value priorities of the tenor repertoire are represented not only by the cultural traditions of Ukrainian music, but also by the entire context of the world artistic space-time with which this or that singer is in contact. The exploration of it provides a perspective for the further study of the tenor repertoire as a component of the cultural and stylistic landscape of modern art.

Islamic Parenting Methods to Increase Resilience Capability in Foster Children at Bina Insani Orphanage, Moyudan, Sleman, Indonesia

Orphanages function as a substitute for families to meet children's needs during development. Foster children living in orphanages are vulnerable to resilience. Therefore, appropriate parenting methods are needed for children living in orphanages. This research aims to identify Islamic parenting methods to increase the resilience abilities of foster children because children living in orphanages are vulnerable to this. This research also analyzes the supporting and inhibiting factors in implementing Islamic parenting methods to increase the resilience abilities of foster children. This qualitative research used a descriptive approach. The data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The validity of data was tested through triangulation of techniques and sources. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive analysis, namely reducing data, presenting data, and concluding data. The location of this research was at the Bina Insani Orphanage in Moyudan, Sleman. The respondents of this study were 3 caregivers and 4 foster children. This research found that: 1) Islamic parenting methods to improve the resilience abilities of foster children consist of the example method, habituation method, advice method, and attention method. 2) Supporting factors in implementing Islamic parenting methods to increase the resilience abilities of foster children consist of the role of administrators and teachers, the role of donors, and the available facilities and infrastructure. The inhibiting factors are a lack of awareness within the child, a lack of parenting cooperation between parents and guardians of the child and the orphanage, and negative effects from the external environment because foster children go to school outside the orphanage. Islamic parenting methods can be applied in educational institutions in the student's learning process to build good character and resilience. This research can be a basis for educational institutions to establish close collaboration with families in implementing Islamic parenting patterns.

Diş Çürüklerinde Yapay Zeka Kullanımının Bibliyometrik Analizi

Background: The aim of this study is to examine the development trends and dynamics of research on the use of artificial intelligence in dental caries diagnosis, to identify the strengths and limitations of the existing literature, and to guide future research. Methods: A literature search was conducted using the Web of Science database, covering articles published before 3 June 2024. Pilot searches were conducted and 883 studies were reached. After the specified scanning and filtering processes, the study was carried out on 270 publications. In the bibliometric analysis, the Biblioshiny R package as well as the features of Web of Science and VOSviewer software were used for visualizations. Microsoft Excel was used to tabulate the data. Results: There is a general increase in the number of articles published each year. A total of 3081 citations were made to publications on the use of artificial intelligence in cariology. The average number of citations per article was found to be 11.41, and the H index was 29. The most cited country was Germany (581 citations), and the most influential author was Falk Schwendicke. On the basis of institutions, the highest contribution was made by Charite University Medicine Berlin (19 articles, 475 citations). Conclusion: Since 2008, and particularly since 2018, the utilisation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the investigation of dental caries and oral and dental diseases has garnered increasing interest. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be said to be a groundbreaking discovery that will be increasingly applied in various branches of dentistry.

FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES OF THE DUAL FORMOF HIGHER EDUCATION

The advantages and possibilities of a dual form of higher education as a symbiosis of theoretical and professional-practical components of education are considered. In this case, the applicant receives all the necessary knowledge on the basis of a higher education institution (university or college), and practices them at an enterprise or company with which the institution cooperates. This system is currently being implemented in all European countries. Modern professional education, including higher education, lacks practical content. Instead, the dual form involves constant communication between the educational institution and the employer. Enterprises reserve the required number of training places for future specialists in higher education institutions. Students work in their chosen specialty during the entire period of professional training. There are various options for combining training and practice: three days at the enterprise and three days at the institution; classes in the morning, and work in the afternoon or vice versa. Depending on the chosen program and the agreement with the employer, applicants can spend a week studying theory and a week gaining practical experience, or two months attending lectures and the next two months working, developing and improving the acquired skills and abilities. Undoubtedly, the introduction of dual education requires adjusting industry standards and revising educational programs, designing learning outcomes that are required by the labor market. The concept of training specialists under the dual form of education, approved in Ukraine, regulates the rights, interests and obligations of educational institutions, employers, and students. Dual education makes it possible to turn students into mobile, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals who know what they want to achieve. It opens up new opportunities for professional training. At the same time, in the authors’ opinion, it is inappropriate to transform all professional education into dual education; this is a form of education for those who are able to combine study and work experience.

Cultural Institution in the 21st Century: The Need, Tradition, and Construct (A Study on the Russian Population in the Republic of Tatarstan)

This article examines the conceptualization of the institutional forms of ethno-social daily routines among the modern Russian population of the Republic of Tatarstan. The basic cultural institutions, such as ethnicity, religious identity, family, and ethno-cultural practices, are described. Their role across different groups of the Russian population in Tatarstan is revealed. The analysis is based on a multi-paradigm approach and well-known socio-humanitarian theories (functionalism, phenomenology, and social constructivism). The study «Social well-being and ethno-cultural needs of the Russian population in the Republic of Tatarstan» carried out in autumn 2022 is used as an analytical source of data. The obtained results show that the demand for traditional cultural institutions, which can be categorized as «need», «tradition», and «construct», varies depending on their roles within the study groups. A growing influence of urban spaces in shaping the ethnic «tradition», particularly among young people, is shown.

Construction of Soviet traditions among the members of amateur folk ensemble (on the example of the song and dance ensemble «Uralskaya Ryabinushka»)

The article is devoted to the consideration of the process of reproduction of Soviet traditions in the space of organized amateur activity.Amateur folk ensembles are collectives founded in the Soviet period. Ensembles are continuing their activities at the moment on the basis of cultural and leisure institutions (houses, palaces of culture). Folk ensembles continue to construct Soviet traditions and behavioral patterns despite the absence of state ideology in Russia. The article presents the results of the author's qualitative research on the case study strategy. The research focuses on how Soviet cultural practices are reproduced in leisure organizations at present.

The Role of Moral Norms in Political Theory

AbstractIn the recent debate on political normativity in political philosophy, two positions have emerged among so-called political realists. On the first ‘non-moral’ view, political normativity is understood as orthogonal to moral normativity. On the second ‘filter view’, moral norms and prescriptions may be ‘filtered through’ the realities of politics such that they are altered by politics’ constitutive features. While the former has been severely criticized, the latter has remained underdeveloped and vague. To take the debate on political normativity forward, the aim in this paper is to explore what it could reasonably mean to claim that moral norms are filtered through politics and are aligned with its constitutive features. More specifically, we explore the role of moral norms in political theory. We take our starting-point in Larmore’s work and make two claims. First, we argue against Larmore’s claim – following political realists – that because political philosophy is concerned with the regulation of basic institutions and legal-political orders, it should primarily focus on political legitimacy rather than justice and always focus on legitimacy before justice. In our view, nothing in the constitutive features of politics supports such a conclusion. Second, we argue that any reasonable political theory relies on at least one moral premise, constituted by foundational principles (or values), which are independent of a society or polity. These are more basic than political principles in the sense that they put up the normative boundary conditions for such principles.

Effectiveness of organizational and legal measures and new practices to against HIV infection in the Novosibirsk region

The purpose of the study: to study the effectiveness of organizational and legal measures and new practices to against HIV infection introduced in the Novosibirsk region in 2019–2022.Materials and methods. The study was conducted on the basis of the State Medical Institution of the NGO «City Infectious Clinical Hospital No. 1», a division of the Center for the Prevention and Control of AIDS.Results. By Order of the Ministry of Health of the Novosibirsk Region No. 3429 of 10/15/2019, mandatory HIV screening was provided for all hospitalized with unknown HIV status during the year, which significantly increased the coverage of HIV screening. In 2019–2022, an AIDS Center information system was introduced for all patients with HIV infection admitted to inpatient treatment: 6,938 notifications were sent to the AIDS Center. Of the 2,717 patients who required measures to increase the level of adherence and involvement in ART, 18.9% of patients resumed ART after the measures taken; 36.5% started taking ART for the first time. The order of the State Medical Institution of the Infectious Clinical Hospital № 247 «On the organization of family support in the department «Center for the Prevention and Control of AIDS» dated 02.08.2021 provides the principle of monitoring the whole family with one doctor, which improves the adherence of children and parents to ART. For 4 months of functioning of family support, the share of parents receiving ART and having a high commitment increased from 15.5% to 77.3%. Among 45 children who had a previously determined level of HIV RNA viral load on the background of ART, 20% (9 abs.) registered an undetectable level of viral load for 3 months, and 13.3% (6 abs.) – for 2 months.Conclusion. The organizational and legal measures implemented in 2019–2022 in the Novosibirsk region and new practices to combat HIV infection have shown high efficiency: the coverage of dispensary observation of patients with HIV infection increased from 79.3% to 86.5%, and the coverage of antiretroviral therapy – from 74.5% to 85.2%.

Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar dan Pengembangannya di SD Negeri 015 Muara Kaman

Management of basic education Improving the quality of administration in basic education institutions is crucial for the growth of elementary schools. One of the most important parts of education that contributes to better education is development. Institutional advancement is greatly aided by the improvement of basic education administration. Furthermore, the administration of basic education, which is integral to the school improvement procedure, is the purview of school development. Methods for gathering information in this descriptive qualitative study include interviews, observations, and written records. Findings from the study on basic education management now underway at SDN 015 Muara Kaman with the aim of raising the standard of education there, namely in two areas: first, the creation of curricula, and second, the implementation of those curricula.

DETERMINATION OF SATISFACTION OF STUDENTS OF III-VI COURSES PURCHASE OF PRACTICE AT THE CLINICAL BASES OF DEPARTMENT I IN THE UNIVERSITY CLINIC OF NMU NAMED AFTER O. O. BOHOMOLTSA

Background. Every year in the developed countries of the world, more and more attention is paid to the analysis of patient satisfaction with medical institutions, the list of offered medical services and the quality of their provision. However, an equally important aspect of improving the system of medical institutions should be considered to be the study of the level of satisfaction of medical students with taking practical classes on the basis of health care institutions. Such a judgment is based on the fact that students of medical educational institutions are future employees of the system of health care institutions and it is they who will have to work on improving this system in the future. Aim: to find out the degree of quality of educational services provided by students of the III-VI courses of the National Medical University named after O. O. Bogomolets by determining the level of satisfaction of education seekers regarding the acquisition of knowledge and the development of practical skills at the clinical bases of the departments and at the University Clinic of NMU. Materials and methods. The study was based on a survey of students of the III-VI courses regarding the completion of practical classes at the clinical bases of the departments and at the University Clinic of the National Medical University named after O. O. Bogomolets. The purpose of the survey was to establish the level of satisfaction of education seekers with the acquired knowledge and developed practical skills. The methods of the conducted research, in addition to questionnaires, were comparison, specification, and systematic analysis. Results. 444 respondents took part in the survey - students of the III-VI courses in the specialties "Medicine", "Medicine", "Pediatrics", "Dentistry" of the first-third medical and dental faculties. At the first stage, attention was focused on comparing the number of people in groups when working with medical equipment during practical classes at the clinical bases of the departments and the University Clinic. As a result of the comparison, no statistically significant difference was found in the number of people in the groups when working with medical equipment during practical classes at the clinical bases of the departments and at the University Clinic (p=0.941 according to the T-Wilcoxon test). The second and third stages mainly concerned the analysis of evaluation of the University Clinic. At the second stage, attempts were made to reveal the relationship between the number of people in groups while working with medical equipment during practical classes at the University Clinic and their grades. The third stage of research revealed the difference in the results of the answers of students of the III-IV and V-VI courses. Conclusion. Almost all respondents provided answers to 13 questions of the questionnaire, only a small percentage of respondents did not provide answers to the last 2 questions. The numerical indicators of the answers showed a big difference between positive and negative feedback about the general impressions of the internship at the University Clinic (Questions I-III of the questionnaire). As a result of the comparison between the work with medical equipment at the clinical bases of the departments and at the University Clinic, no statistically significant difference in the number of people in the groups was found (p=0.941 according to the T-Wilcoxon test). Students and 6th year students were recognized as the most active in the positive evaluation of the level of satisfaction with the internship. In general, almost all comments and suggestions of respondents of all courses and specialties pointed to the need to increase practical classes and practical hours of working with medical equipment.

Innovation in Islamic Religious Education for Elementary School Students by Empowering Sophisticated Digital Resources

Modern religious education faces difficult challenges caused by rapid technological advances and changes in the socio-cultural environment. One of its main tasks is to improve the quality of religious education and ensure the effectiveness of religious learning in elementary schools. The dissemination of knowledge through technology is an urgent matter but it is also necessary to develop competencies and adapt to today's world. The aim of the research is to analyze and improve the methodological competence of educators by using digital educational resources for religious education. The research method used was empirical with a total of 360 respondents. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews and surveys, monitoring student learning activities, studying teacher experiences, conducting practical-experimental discussions, and surveys, as well as analyzing and evaluating student work results. Analysis techniques include methodological reflection, critical evaluation, quality revision, and analysis of methods and exercises used in terms of suitability and effectiveness. As a result, digital educational resources were found to be an effective method in forming the professional orientation of future religious educators. These findings encourage the professional training of future educators and to improve professional qualifications in basic education institutions. In conclusion, the importance of integrating digital technology into the educational process to improve the quality of education and develop student competencies.

System approach to the formation and management of the educational ecosystem: global trends, threats and directions of development

The article shows the significant role of information and communication technologies for socio-economic development in general and for the creation of a continuous education system. It is shown that the education system is built not only on educational technologies, but also on taking into account national and cultural characteristics. A conceptual model is proposed for building an education ecosystem based on digital platforms – unified modules: school, vocational school, college, university. The educational ecosystem is based on the integration of modules into a real digital platform for the support and development of entrepreneurship, into which postgraduate education is also integrated. This approach allows you to stimulate, develop and identify creative abilities at all stages of the life cycle. However, it requires increased attention to the institutional basis of the education system: the skills of teaching staff, funding, cultural environment of the educational process, etc.

Exploring the potential for providing rehabilitation support to patients after acute cerebrovascular accidents

Acute cerebrovascular accidents (ACVA) are a group of diseases that arise due to circulatory disorders in the brain. Acute strokes are one of the leading causes of mortality and disability, both in Russia and worldwide. The most obvious consequences of a stroke are physical, but in some cases psychological, social, household, and other difficulties become no less important. Comprehensive rehabilitation of patients after acute cerebrovascular accident (ACVA) should cover the entire range of problems associated with this disease to ensure complex and comprehensive recovery. In order to assess patients’condition and their rehabilitation potential, rating scales are used. The purpose of the study was to evaluate motor and sensory impairments before and after rehabilitation in stroke patients using diagnostic scales. The study on the basis of the State Budgetary Institution of Social Services Gerontological Center «Dolgoletie (Longevity)» in Orenburg included 12 women and 8 men who had suffered strokes. The following results were obtained: the overall dynamics of rehabilitation tests in the control group was 4 % in women and 3 % in men. These findings confirm the need to use these assessment methods to objectify treatment results and determine rehabilitation potential.

The Essence and Meaning of Repetition in the Criminal Law of Russia

Introduction. From the standpoint of a critical analysis of the current criminal legislation of Russia, as well as the doctrine of criminal law and criminology, the article examines the essence and significance of the institution of repetition in the criminal law of Russia. Theoretical Basis. Methods. The research was carried out taking into account the directions of criminal policy in Russia, the constitutional analysis of normative legal provisions on responsibility for committing crimes. The use of the formal-logical research method made it possible to identify the essence and types of repetition in criminal law, and to establish the patterns of its implementation in criminal law. Results. In the course of the study, attention is drawn to the fact that the formation of the concept of “repeatedness”, in the context of the development of the sociological school of criminal law, implied the attribution to this institution, first of all, of situations of committing several criminal acts, bearing in mind the objective danger to society of the multiplicity of crimes and persons who commit them (for example, recidivists and professional criminals). At the same time, not only the multiplicity of crimes poses a danger to society and the State, but also the commission of other unlawful acts, which, if repeated, in some cases can acquire a qualitatively different character and reach the level of a criminal act. This position is the basis of the current institution of repetition and, in particular, the institution of administrative prejudice. In this regard, the presented work examines the essence, types, and meaning of repetition in its existing version in the criminal law of Russia. Discussion and Сonclusion. The problems of repetition are also considered in the aspect of the correlation of this institution with the theory of the dangerous state of the individual, the principle of the prohibition of punishment twice for the same act. The indicated aspects of the topic necessitated the appeal not only to works on the theory of criminal law, but also to the relevant issues of philosophy and logic. As a result, the author concludes that such a type of multiplicity as the repetition of offenses is singled out, the types of this multiplicity are determined and its importance for the criminalization and decriminalization of crimes is substantiated.

THE GEOGRAPHICAL INTERPRETATION OF THE REGION «CENTRAL EUROPE»

Today on the political map of the world, Europe occupies a special position, plays an important role in defining and shaping the modern global world order. The full-scale war taking place in the heart of Europe indicates the relevance of the problem of civilizational confrontation in the 21st century and the difficulty in geographically defining those territories and natural regions that occupy a buffer position. Such geography not only determines the degree and rationality of the use of natural conditions and resources, but also the intensity and direction of the reconstruction of the landscape structure of the region, the transformation of natural landscapes into various groups of man-made ones, their subsequent changes and anthropogenic layering. Central Europe is a special region of Europe. This territory has always been at the forefront of scientific and political knowledge during the most difficult stages of the historical formation and development of Europe. In the 20s of the 21st century, it did not lose its importance, and the transformational processes shaping the geopolitical situation in the Northern Hemisphere and on the continent of Eurasia confirm this. A.H. Donska notes that the concept of Central Europe characterizes one of the most unstable and uneven parts of Europe. Without a clear geographical designation, Central Europe can be seen as a response to global political challenges. Scientists claim that today there is a need to rethink the regionalization of Europe, the place and role of Central Europe in the processes of dynamic interaction between the Asia-Pacific region and the European Union. The concept of Central Europe, as a component of the concept of Europe, is the spread of the European integration process, Europeanness and civilizational choice. The aim of the article: to explore geographical interpretations of the Central Europe as a scientific category. The study was based on the principle of natural anthropogenic compatibility, which is thoroughly revealed in the works of G. I. Denysyk. General and specific scientific research methods have been used. The article scientifically substantiates and proves that Central Europe is a natural-geographical, socio-geographical, geopolitical and historical-geographical region, which today should be interpreted as a spiritual concept, state of mind, geographical bastion, appropriate institutional basis, as a struggle for "its western" and understanding of Europeanness. The novelty of the study is that Central Europe was considered not only as a geographical materialist territorial entity (natural, social-geographical), but also from the point of view of humanistic geography as a natural-socio-historical-cultural territory, which is constantly changing in the space and time. Key words: Central Europe, natural-geographical region, socio-geographical region, natural-socio-historical-cultural territory.

What contributes to the collaborative network of emergency information release? A case study of COVID-19 response in China

ABSTRACT Transparent and proactive emergency communication plays a crucial role in effectively responding to public crises. The effectiveness of emergency management throughout a crisis event depends on the organizations the local government collaborates with in information release. This study reviewed the institutional basis of Chinese emergency information release and explored the mechanism of collaborative networks in press conferences through the Exponential Random Graph Model (ERGM). The findings suggest that (1) local governments in China are gradually forming the whole-of-society pattern of emergency information release by establishing network structures with multiple triangulations across different types of organizations, irrespective of their jurisdictional level; (2) while an emergency response plan defines the responsibilities of certain organizations, in practice, network actors extend beyond these designations; (3) past collaborations have a lasting impact on subsequent ones, and the key participants in emergency response tend to create path dependence through long-term collaboration.