Ivano-Frankivsk Region Research Articles

Geoinformation assessment of solar plant potential in the Ivano-Frankivsk region to achieve effective decarbonisation and energy stability

Geoinformation assessment of solar plant potential in the Ivano-Frankivsk region to achieve effective decarbonisation and energy stability

Rare in Ukraine and new for the Ukrainian Carpathians species of macrofungi recorded in the Kamenystyi protected area (Hutsulshchyna National Nature Park)

A list of 20 rare in Ukraine species of macrofungi (Ascomycota and Basidiomycota) recorded in 2012–2023 in the Kamenisty protected area (Hutsulshchyna National Nature Park, Ivano-Frankivsk Region) is provided. Of them, 12 records are new for the Ukrainian Carpathians. Information about habitats, substrate preferences, ecological features and general distribution of the fungi is provided. Eight species (Clitocybe angustissima, Cortinarius praestans, C. prasinus, Discina fastigiata, Hygrophorus poetarum, Lactarius acerrimus, Leucopaxillus gentianeus and Tricholoma pardinum), which are red-listed in a number of European countries, are recommended to be included in the Red List of fungi of Ivano-Frankivsk Region.

Study of patterns of PM2.5 and PM10 changes in the atmospheric air of Ivano-Frankivsk region

The purpose of this research is to analyse the temporal patterns of changes in concentrations of dust particles – aerosols, regression modeling of the interdependence of PM2.5 and PM10 at the level of instantaneous, average hourly, average daily and average weekly concentrations, and assessment of the impact of the anthropogenic component of dust pollution of atmospheric air in the Ivano-Frankivsk region on regularities of the temporal distribution of these shares.The database for the study included measurements of the concentration of PM10, PM2.5 every hour at four Ecocity public monitoring stations: in the central part of the city of Ivano-Frankivsk, in the village of Bovshiv within the influence of the Burshtyn TPP, in the village of Broshniv-Osada within the influence of the woodworking enterprise "SVISS KRONO" and within the recreational territory of the village of Mykulychyn, Nadvirnyan district. The general regularity of the temporal distribution of PM10, PM2.5 was established for all posts for daily fluctuations – the highest concentrations are observed at night, the lowest – during the period of maximum daily temperatures. It has been proven by actual data that the greater the level of atmospheric air pollution (the greater the anthropogenic component of PM), the higher the daily concentrations of PM10, PM2.5 and the more often the one-time standards of solid suspended particles are exceeded.According to the data of monitoring stations from the territories with different anthropogenic influence, functional dependences of PM2.5 content on PM10 content were obtained for instantaneous values, hourly average values, daily average values, and weekly average values. The scientific novelty of the conducted research consists in the establishment of identical functional interdependence of temporal changes in concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10 dust particles within a conditionally clean area and within the limits of the influence of stationary sources of pollution with a high level of direct regression dependence and a coefficient of determination greater than 0.9 in all cases. This allows us to conclude that the temporal patterns of changes in both PM2.5 and PM10 will not differ in clean and polluted air conditions for the Ivano-Frankivsk region. In conditions of incomplete data on the temporal distribution of the concentration of PM10, the obtained equations can be used to forecast the temporal distribution of the concentration of PM2.5.

Qualitative Assessment of Soils in Dolyna District of Ivano-Frankivsk Region

Qualitative Assessment of Soils in Dolyna District of Ivano-Frankivsk Region

GENETIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS IN THE PATHOGENESIS OF DYSMETABOLIC NEPHROPATHY WITH OXALATE-CALCIUM CRYSTALLURIA

Introduction. In recent years, the prevalence of dysmetabolic nephropathies (DN) in children has been increasing, constituting a significant portion of the overall structure of kidney diseases in this age group. Aim. To elucidate the role of genetic and epigenetic components in the pathogenesis of dysmetabolic nephropathy with oxalate-calcium crystalluria in children using the methods of G. Edwards and D. Falconer. Materials and methods. A genealogical history was collected for 108 children aged 6 to 18 years with dysmetabolic nephropathy and 65 healthy children from the Ivano-Frankivsk region. Data were collected on 1076 relatives of affected children of I-II-III degrees of relatedness and 676 relatives of healthy children. Calculation of the contribution of genetic and environmental factors to the occurrence of multifactorial diseases in children was carried out using the model proposed by G. Edwards and G. Smith, and the heritability coefficient for susceptibility to these diseases was calculated using D. Falconer's model. Results and discussion. In the pathogenesis of dysmetabolic nephropathy in children, the genetic component plays a significant role, being 2-3 times greater than in the general population. The heritability coefficient for susceptibility to dysmetabolic nephropathy is very high: for first-degree relatives of affected children – 24%, for second-degree relatives – 20.9%, and for third-degree relatives, it does not differ from the population average – 3.6%. Conclusions. 1. If a family has a child with dysmetabolic nephropathy or a relative with metabolic pathology, the risk of dysmetabolic nephropathy in the second child is higher according to the G. Edward's and G. Smith's models is very high – 36.76% and 48.81%. 2. For relatives of sick children of the first degree of consanguinity, the inheritance rate of predisposition to dysmetabolic nephropathy is very high – 24% and 22%, respectively, in the observation groups and does not depend on the variant of the course of dysmetabolic nephropathy, nor on who is sick – parents or siblings. 3. The risk of having dysmetabolic nephropathy for relatives of the second degree of consanguinity of children with dysmetabolic nephropathy is also quite high – 20.9%. For relatives of the third degree – 3.6%.

Assessment of ecosystem services of recreational and health-improving forests in Ivano-Frankivsk Region

Optimising the interaction between society and the environment is one of the fundamental directions of recreational forest management. To improve the efficiency of using ecosystem services of recreational and health-improving forests, there is a need to develop new approaches and tools for management decision-making, a key component of which is the assessment of these beneficial goods. The aim of the study is to analyse public opinion regarding the expressed and identified preferences for the characteristics of recreational forests and recreational facilities, as well as to assess the willingness to pay for preferred forest characteristics and the maintenance of recreational facilities in proper condition. The study was conducted from June to August 2022 using a direct and anonymous online survey. It was found that respondents are willing to pay an average of 1-100 UAH/year to create and maintain the preferred characteristics of the forest and 101-500 UAH/year to create and maintain recreational facilities. As for the respondents’ perception of forest characteristics that affect the choice of a place to relax, preference is given to mixed forests (74.8%), in which three tree species grow (57.9%), and forests up to 20 meters high (40.2%). On the other hand, only 15.9% of respondents preferred forests taller than 20 meters. The presence of deadwood in the forest is positively perceived by 51.4% of respondents, and 10.3% do not pay attention to the presence or absence of standing dead and drying up trees in the forest. The most important needs for which respondents visit recreational forests were walks, family recreation, and observing forest landscapes. The integration of the identified perceptions and preferences regarding recreational forests and objects into innovative decision-making in the field of forestry ensures a synergy of benefits, such as increasing the attractiveness of recreational forests and forest landscapes, increasing the resilience of forests to climate change, and meeting the local demand for wood biomass

БЕЗПЕКОВІ ВИКЛИКИ ДЛЯ ТЕРИТОРІАЛЬНИХ ГРОМАД В УМОВАХ ВІЙНИ: ВНУТРІШНЬО ПЕРЕМІЩЕНІ ОСОБИ

The article is devoted to clarifying the place of internally displaced persons (IDPs) as a security challenge for the territorial communities of their permanent residence in the context of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The author analyses the scale and territorial specificity of this new phenomenon in the context of the state migration policy on regulation of internal migration processes and their interconnection with external ones; the content of the legal status and peculiarities of IDPs' socialisation. The author expresses his views on the effectiveness of the activities of the authorities and local self-government bodies, public organisations and their interaction in addressing the urgent basic needs of IDPs in various areas, ensuring their access to quality administrative and social services. The importance of adaptation of IDPs in the new ethnic environment (on the example of Ivano-Frankivsk region), establishment of national values and norms, political beliefs that are dominant among the local population, which should help prevent conflicts at the linguistic and mental levels, is substantiated. It is emphasised that the security challenges related to IDPs obviously do not require separate change, since we are talking about citizens of Ukraine who have been forced to leave their places of permanent residence, but enjoy the full range of constitutional rights and freedoms. At the same time, their implementation is part of the policy of providing security services by territorial communities aimed at increasing security and comfort in communities, creating conditions for the full involvement of IDPs in economic, social, cultural, spiritual and political life in their new places of residence.

КУЗЬМА ВЕКІРЧИК – НАУКОВЕЦЬ, УЧИТЕЛЬ, НАСТАВНИК (до 95-річчя від дня народження)

This article is dedicated to the memory of Professor Kuzma Mykolayovych Vekirchyk, a distinguished scientist in the field of plant physiology and microbiology, educator, journalist, public figure, and veteran of the Second World War. Kuzma Vekirchyk was an honorary member of the Ukrainian Society of Plant Physiologists, a member of the Society of Microbiologists of Ukraine, the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine, and a well-known figure in academia and beyond. His life and work are celebrated as the scientific community prepares to commemorate the 95th anniversary of his birth on September 15, 2024. Kuzma Mykolaiovych Vekirchyk was born in the village of Zadubrivtsi, Snyatyn district, Ivano-Frankivsk region in a peasant family. He began his education, with a break from the misery of World war II, from the Zadubrivtsi Seven Years School, which he graduated in 1947 with a commendable diploma. In the difficult post-war years, the graduate excellent student from school to teach the literacy of villagers. Then Kuzma Vekirchyk became a student of Snyatyn Agricultural College, graduated with honors in 1952 and entered the Biology Faculty of Chernivtsi University, graduating also with honors in 1957 with a major in plant physiology. After studying at the university, he was promoted to the post of teacher of biology and chemistry at the secondary school of Zelena village, Kelmenetsky district, Chernivtsi region, where he worked from 1957 to 1959. In 1959, K. M. Vekirchyk continued his scientific growth, entering postgraduate studies at the Department of Plant Physiology and Microbiology, Chernivtsi University. The young scientist is engaged in the study of foliar nutrition of plants with microelements under the guidance of the famous Ukrainian professor of plant physiologist – G. X. Molotkovskiy. For 42 years, the life of K. M. Vekirchyk was closely connected with the department of botany of the Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University, where he made his way from a senior teacher to a professor. The scientist studied the influence of trace elements and biologically active substances on symbiotic nitrogen fixation, growth, development and productivity of legumes and other plants, initiated the publication of a series of articles about famous teachers of educational institutions of Ternopil and amazing creations of nature, was the deputy editor-in-chief of the yearbook «Ukrainian science: past, present, the future». Vekirchyk was a prolific author, publishing over 360 scientific, educational-methodological, and popular science articles, including seven textbooks and teaching manuals. He was also deeply involved in public, educational, and patriotic work, mentoring students and serving as a role model for his peers. His kindness, intelligence, modesty, and dedication left a lasting impression on those who knew him, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.

SOYBEAN CULTURE AND ITS ROLE IN MODERN GLOBAL AND NATIONAL АGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

The research objective is to analyze the dynamics of soybean cultivation areas, its yield, and the gross harvest of seeds globally and in Ukraine over an extended period, and to establish Ukraines position in the global production of the crop under the conditions of military aggression by the Russian Federation. Methods. The research employed comparative methods, synthesis, and the analysis of digital data. Results. The analysis of statistical data and contemporary scientific publications enabled the examination of the dynamics of soybean cultivation areas and its yield both globally and in Ukraine, as well as establishing Ukraines position in the global production of the crop seeds. The regions in Ukraine with the maximum cultivated area of soybeans, yield, and gross harvest of its seeds were identified. Conclusions. In 2023, the global leaders in soybean production were Brazil, the United States, and Argentina, which collectively produced 318.344 million tons, accounting for 81% of total global production. Ukraine held the ninth position in the global ranking with a 1% share of total soy production, amounting to 5.2 million tons. In Ukraine, the largest soybean cultivation areas in 2023 were in Poltava (214.3 thousand hectares), Khmelnytskyi (210.6 thousand hectares), Zhytomyr (147.4 thousand hectares), Vinnytsia (139.9 thousand hectares), and Kyiv (138.7 thousand hectares) regions, together accounting for 46.4% of the soy cultivation areas in the country. The highest soybean yields in 2023 were recorded in the Ivano-Frankivsk region at 3.37 tons/ha, Lviv at 3.17 tons/ha, Ternopil at 3.01 tons/ha, and Zakarpattia at 2.93 tons/ha, with the national average being 2.59 tons/ha.

P439 Partnership of Slovakia, Ukraine and France created a new CF centre in Ukraine in Ivano-Frankivsk region by Slovak-Ukraine cross-border project

P439 Partnership of Slovakia, Ukraine and France created a new CF centre in Ukraine in Ivano-Frankivsk region by Slovak-Ukraine cross-border project

Assessment of the Perinatal Care Effectiveness During the COVID-19 Pandemic at the Regional Level

Considering the importance of perinatal health care, it is necessary to carry out constant monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of this direction both at the state level and in the section of individual regions. The objective: to assess the effectiveness of perinatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic at the regional level (Ivano-Frankivsk region). Materials and methods. A comparative analysis of the indicators of the effectiveness of perinatal care at the state and regional level (Ivano-Frankivsk region) for 2017–2021 was carried out, which in particular includes 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic and previous years for the analysis of dynamic trends using statistical data of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Results. Despite the fact that perinatal care in Ivano-Frankivsk region for 2017–2021 is at a fairly high level compared to the average indicators in Ukraine, there are certain shortcomings and corresponding reserves for improving its effectiveness. The deterioration of some indicators during the years of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2021) in comparison with the last years before the pandemic (2017-2019) was noted: a sharp decrease in the birth rate in 2021 (by 9.76%); in 2020 – an increase in the proportional indicator (per 1,000 births) of early neonatal mortality (from 2.85 to 3.62 of the actual indicator and from 6.47 to 7.82 in real terms), in 2021 – an increase in the proportional indicator of perinatal mortality at weighing less than 1500 g (3 2.27 to 3.44 per 1000 live births), in 2021 a sharp increase in maternal mortality (from 23.98 to 37.4 per 100,000 live births). Conclusions. The obtained indicators reflect both the direct impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health of the woman, the fetus and the newborn, as well as the increased load on the perinatal care system and the lack of readiness for crisis challenges. It is necessary to develop a complex of improving the efficiency of perinatal care at all stages (antenatal, intranatal and neonatal) and strengthening the stability of the system in possible crisis situations.

REVITALIZATION OF THE ABANDONED TERRITORY OF THE NADVIRNYA REFINERY PLANT

The issue of revitalization of abandoned territories of former powerful complexes of the oil and gas industry. XIX - beginning 20th century is becoming more and more relevant. These objects in modern conditions are defined as depressed points of one or another environment and need to be organized and developed. The article examines the territory of the oil refinery "Nadvirna Oil and Paraffin Factory", located in the city of Nadvirna, Ivano-Frankivsk region. The historical and architectural development and the main factors of the formation of the enterprise are studied. Urban-planning, architectural-planning and landscape-compositional features have been identified; a valuable historical building. The original functional zoning of the territory, volumetric and planning structure of buildings and structures were analyzed with the help of archival materials and technical descriptions. The authors proposed a conceptual project for the revitalization of the Nadvirnya Oil Refinery - "Building Hub". The project envisages the preservation of the architectural heritage, which will be harmoniously combined with modern technological solutions. Office premises, a museum complex, shopping and food areas, and parking spaces will be located on the territory. The reorganization of this object will significantly affect the architectural development of the city, will contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the local population.

Territorial Organisation of the Resort “Yaremche” in the Nadvirna District of the Ivano-Frankivsk Region

Topicality. The Ukrainian Carpathians (a part of the Eastern Carpathians in Ukraine) are among the best ones in the country in terms of recreational sphere development. Many years of experience in the field of recreation is an important prerequisite for its recognition as a priority in the economic complex of the region. The strategic goal of the development of any territory is to create a stable territorial-recreation system, optimally using natural, labour, material, technical, and other resources. This, in turn, will ensure the material well-being of the local population without disturbing the ecological balance in the Carpathian region. The aim of the article is to implement the territorial organisation of the resort “Yaremche” with the help of information technologies. Research methods. Both general scientific and special methods are used in this study. The basis of resort area zoning are information technologies and mapping methods, such as Autocad xb MapInfo, Digitals, Delta, Google Maps, and Virtual Earth, Google Earth Pro, and Open Streer Map. Digitisation of land covers are carried out according to their display on online satellite images in the Digitals program. Results. The territorial organisation of the resort “Yaremche” is carried out with the help of information technologies. The allocation of each of the 13 zones with a total area of 11,313.897 hectares is substantiated: Carpathian National Nature Park Reserve Zone – 509.2448 hectares; Rivers Zone – 64.8532 hectares; Zone of Coastal Protection – 304.4698 hectares; Zone of Regulated Recreation of Carpathian National Nature Park – 2028.1494 hectares; Recreational Zone – 101.9866 hectares; Zone of Public Green Spaces – 18.7594 hectares; Zone of Other Green Areas – 623.9729 hectares; Zone of skiing tracks – 81.1291 hectares; Zone of Service Centres of Mountain Recreation Complexes – 18.9858 hectares; Land Area of Settlements (buildings) – 1183.7419 hectares; Zone of Recreational Forests of Dora Forestry of Delyatyn FI – 1746.3541 hectares; The zone of exploitation forests, other forest and non-forest lands of Dora Forestry of Deliatyn FA (Forestry Administration) – 4074.65 hectares; Zone of Exploitation Forests, Other Forest and Non-forest lands of Yaremche Nature Protection Scientific Research Department of Carpathian National Nature Park – 557.6 hectares. Conclusions and discussion. The effectiveness of this research consists in optimising the use of the territory of the resort “Yaremche”. This will make it possible to improve its social efficiency, expand the medical facilities of the Ukrainian Carpathians, and improve the economic performance of the region.

THE INFLUENCE OF DIABETES-ASSOCIATED FACTORS OF ONCOGENESIS ON THE RISK OF BREAST AND ENDOMETRIAL CANCER AND ON THE SURVIVAL OF WOMEN WITH THIS CANCER

Introduction. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) have an increased risk of cancer of different localizations. Identification and correction of diabetes-associated factors of oncogenesis can be important in cancer prevention.
 The aim of the study. To investigate the influence of diabetes-associated factors of oncogenesis on the formation of the risk of breast cancer (BC) and endometrial cancer (EC), as well as on the survival of women with the indicated localization of cancer, and to develop a method of calculating the predicted risk of BC and EC in women with T2D.
 Materials and methods. The study includes the results of a retrospective epidemiological analysis of cancer cases in patients, residents of Ivano-Frankivsk region with T2D during 2012-2016, with an analysis of 5-year survival of patients. Statistical processing of the results was conducted using STATISTIKA-12 (StatSoft Inc., USA). The impact of the pathogenetic factors of T2D on the development of BC and EC was evaluated through multifactorial analysis and ROC-analysis in the Medcalc v.19.1.6 program. The coefficient of predicted cancer risk was determined using mathematical modelling and a logistic regression equation. Kaplan-Meier cumulative survival analysis and Cox-Mantel Test were used to assess patient survival.
 Results. BC and EC were most often diagnosed in women of postmenopausal age, with obesity, with a duration of T2D > 5 years, on combined antidiabetic therapy. Among women with BC, who take secretagogues 67% had obesity and 24% were overweight, with EC – 54% and 27% respectively. A new method to calculate the predicted risk of BC and EC (Y) in women with T2D has been introduced. The accuracy of the mathematical model for calculating the Y index is 76.24%. It was proved that coefficient Y increases in women with obesity (p<0.001), duration of T2D > 5 years (p<0.001), on combined therapy with non-secretagogues and secretagogues (p<0.05). It was found that T2D increases the risk of death within 1 year in women with both types of cancer (p<0.05). A worse 5-year survival rate was found in women with EC stage I treated with drugs that increase blood insulin levels (p<0.05), as well as in women with EC stage II with HbA1c > 8.0% (p<0.05).
 Conclusions. Obesity, duration of diabetes > 5 years, and use of secretagogues in obesity increase the risk of breast and endometrial cancer in women with T2D. The use of antidiabetic drugs that contribute to iatrogenic hyperinsulinemia may negatively affect survival in obese women with breast and endometrial cancer, both by increasing the risk of cardiovascular events and by hyperactivating insulin signaling. Decompensation of diabetes reduces the 5-year survival of patients with breast cancer and endometrial cancer. Detection of a predicted high-grade cancer risk (p = 0.7-1.0) may be an indication for correction of factors of oncogenesis and cancer screening in women with T2D.

Cluster Model for Establishing Special Economic Zones in Ukraine under Modern Conditions (Global Experience)

Object: Clusters are a relatively new form of organization, risk and profit sharing, and competitiveness enhance ment for both the global and Ukrainian economies. The potential of the cluster development model is significant, and, most importantly, it has been justified in developed countries worldwide. In particular, global practice confirms that the functioning of the most prosperous economies is supported by advantages in modern production technologies and man agement. Therefore, successful development of any level is possible through the comprehensive application of modern strategic management concepts. Thus, the object of the study is to reveal and substantiate the effectiveness of cluster model in establishing special economic zones in Ukraine. Methods: The paper uses general scientific and special methods, that are: the dialectical method of understanding cluster model for establishing special economic zones; comparative analysis methods; methods of empirical research, methods of statistical and structural analysis; methods of historical and logical analysis; identifying individual parts of an object, methods of system approach, identifying cause-and-effect relationships. Findings: Custers are established on the base of a unique internal environment and infrastructure specific to a par ticular region. This allows leveraging the competitive advantages of enterprises in a specific area through integration. A cluster serves as a stimulus for economic development, and regionalism forms the basis for its sustainable growth. Re gionalism is of great significance in selecting priority investment areas, as it can influence the level of uncertainty risk during the assessment of regional investment projects. Its effectiveness is confirmed by cluster development of the child nutrition project presented in the paper (Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine). Conclusions: Cluster approach makes it possible to use available resources more efficiently. The cluster approach is connected with the policy of capacity-building as well as increasing competition profitability of national economies. There are also some cluster formations on the territory of Ukraine. Сluster is a convenient form of organizing a free economic zone. At the same time, each government develops its own approaches to the creation of clusters and regula tion of their activities, accordingly, organizes the activities of those responsible for the implementation of the national strategy of sustainable competitive development.

Урожайність молоді риб прибережних ділянок р. Дністер у межах Івано-Франківської області

Purpose. Taking into account the unique ichthyological complex of the upper course of the Dniester River, the studies should be directed both at the structure of the ichthyofauna and at its quantitative parameters of the species structure, and fish with a special conservation status need special attention. Therefore, the purpose of our work was to determine the peculiarities of the current structural and functional organization of the ichthyocenosis of the Dniester River within the Ivano-Frankivsk region. Methodology. Quantitative assessment of fish juveniles was carried out using the area method. Fish juveniles were identified to the species level using A.F. Koblytska and Yu.V. Movchan identification keys. All fish, after some measurements, were released to the place where they were caught in an undamaged state and alive. After identification of fish species with a special conservation status, which were trapped into the fishing gear, they were immediately returned to their habitat without removing them from water. Findings. Fourteen fish species were observed in the community of fish juveniles on the nearshore areas of the Dniester River in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. According to the data of the analysis, following relative abundances of juvenile fish species were observed: vyrezub (40% of the total abundance), bleak (23% of the total abundance) and vimba (18% of the total abundance). The total relative abundance of fish juveniles with special conservation status in the total catch was 68%, which suggested the need to create additional zones in order to increase conservation measures. Given the high share of fish species with special conservation status, the assessment of species biodiversity in terms of biotope similarity is important. The area of Mariyampil village and floodplain coastal areas were characterized by the highest biodiversity in terms of species composition of ichthyofauna among the studied biotopes. The highest abundance of fish juveniles in absolute values was recorded in the mouth areas of the rivers, but its high values were achieved due to the juveniles of vyrezub. Also, this studied nearshore area was not characterized by a high biodiversity of ichthyofauna, which was confirmed by the Shannon-Weaver index at the level of 1.74. According to the results of our study, it can be stated that the nearshore areas of the mouth part of the rivers are important and unique for the formation of ichthyocenosis specifically for the vyrezub. Thus, it can be concluded that all analyzed stations were characterized by the presence of vyrezub, which allows classifying the studied area as important in terms of environmental protection. In view of the prevalence of juvenile vyrezub within the studied areas, protective measures are more important, which are aimed not only at ensuring control over the state of aquatic biological resources, but also at the organization of artificial replenishment of natural localities and the creation of new populations of this species with their purposeful acclimatization in specially selected ecological conditions of the water body. Originality. For the first time, the yield of fish juveniles in the nearshore areas of the Dniester River within the Ivano-Frankivsk Region was analyzed. The obtained data will be used to solve the problem of the preservation of species diversity and the abundance of fish species, which are valuable in terms of environmental protection. Practical value. As a result of the assessment of the current state of the ichthyofauna of the Dniester River within the limits of the Ivano-Frankivsk region, data were obtained regarding the natural localities of rare and endangered fish species in the specified area. Keywords: ichthyofauna, Dniester River, protected species, natural locality.

Incidence of Skin Melanoma in the Precarpathian Region. Overview of Trends of the Last Decade and Demonstration of Clinical Cases

Introduction. Melanoma is a malignant tumour that develops from melanocytes and in most cases affects the skin. Although melanomas are usually highly pigmented, they can also be amelanotic. In the structure of mortality from skin cancers, melanoma takes the leading place with a rate of 90%.
 Even small tumours can metastasise. Under such conditions, early diagnosis is of paramount importance, as its main task is to detect and eliminate the primary lesion before it becomes deeply invasive.
 However, naked eye examination is limited to a sensitivity of about 75%, and is more effective when the tumour size is more than 5 mm. Among the additional examination methods, dermoscopy has become widespread. The technique has been introduced into the world dermatological practice for a long time and is actively used in Ukraine, demonstrating high efficiency at a relatively low cost of equipment.
 Materials and methods. Statistical data on 901 cases of newly diagnosed skin melanoma in the Ivano-Frankivsk region were obtained from the bulletins of the National Cancer Registry of Ukraine for the period 2012-2022.
 Results and discussion. There has been a gradual decline in the number of undetermined melanoma cases according to the TNM classification. The indicator has changed by more than 50 percentage points, with the lowest values at the turn of 2017-2018, and a subsequent increase of 10 percentage points until 2022.
 The number of reported cases of skin melanoma where the primary tumour distribution corresponds to the TI-TII category has increased, with a peak value of 92.7% as of 2017. However, in the period 2019-2022, the trend changed dramatically. Since 2019, cases of skin melanoma diagnosed in the state of spread, which corresponds to category TIII, have prevailed – 51.1%, while cases of TI-TII accounted for 32.2%
 The global COVID pandemic that began in 2019 led to negative trends, contributed to the isolation of patients, and complicated their access to specialists. russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 exacerbated this impact, which was reflected in the indicators of 2019-2022.
 The clinical cases from our practice in 2018 and 2021 were presented in the article.
 Conclusions. Melanoma is a malignant tumour with a high metastatic potential, with a better prognosis for recovery if diagnosed early. The increase in the number of registered cases of skin melanoma with primary tumour distribution in category TI-TII in 2013-2017 may indicate the effectiveness of measures aimed at promoting self-examination and timely treatment of patients for specialised care. The global COVID-19 pandemic and the full-scale russian invasion of Ukraine led to an increase in the proportion of melanomas diagnosed at the stage when the prevalence of the primary tumour corresponds to category TIII. It is necessary to resume measures that have had a positive impact on the health of residents of the Precarpathian region.

HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PARASKEVA CHURCH IN THE VILLAGE OF KOSMACH, KOSIV DISTRICT, IVANO-FRANKIV REGION

The study analyzed historical, archival and architectural materials related to the church of St. Paraskeva in the village of Kosmach, Kosiv district, Ivano-Frankivsk region. The church was in a neglected and dilapidated condition since the 1970s, and was destroyed in the 1980s. Schematic dimensions and photographs of the architect-restorer Zenovy Sokolovsky have been preserved. A project was also developed to rebuild the church, but this did not happen and burials began to take place on the site of the lost church. Part of the territory has been fenced off and is now free of burials. The study substantiates the need for further archaeological and scientific research of the territory where the church was located, and as a result - the creation of an interactive space. On the basis of dimensional drawings, archival photos and the church reconstruction project, drawings and visualizations of three defined construction periods were developed. Since its construction in 1718–1735, the building has undergone several reconstructions and changes in height proportions. Developed drawings and visualizations can become part of an interactive space at the site of the destroyed temple. To implement this idea, it is worth using the premises of the authentic bell tower located next to it. This will allow to create a modern museum space.

Соціально-економічні процеси в Івано-Франківській області Україн ської РСР в радянській історіографії

The purpose of the research is to analyze the scientific works of Soviet economists, state officials, and historians and formulate relevant recommendations for the post-war reconstruction of the economy and infrastructure of independent Ukraine. The research methodology is based on the principles of scientificity, objectivity, and historicism. Problem-chronological, exploratory, and analytical methods have been employed, along with the generalization and systematization of materials. The scientific novelty lies in the awareness of both negative and positive trends in the socio-economic life of the Ivano-Frankivsk region, as a component of the western region of Ukraine and the republic. This allows for the development of a program for economic reconstruction and some theoretical and practical guidelines. The main focus should be on the legal framework and provisions of the Constitution of Ukraine. Successful reconstruction of the country is possible with the involvement of qualified specialists and managers, as well as a modern educational-information network. An important component of the state's social policy is the management of labor resources and the implementation of an active employment policy. Addressing fundamental household issues will have a positive impact on the reconstruction and development of the economy. Conclusions. There are all reasons to agree with Soviet scholars that the development of the economy and household infrastructure of the region was closely linked to the improvement of the educational and cultural level of the local population. Factors influencing the improvement of well-being and life expectancy included the level of medical services, social guarantees, pension provision, and receiving payments and benefits from the state budget. These generalizations apply to all works and publications. In the early 1970s, an economic concept was being implemented in practice – as the state's economy strengthens, the well-being of the people grows. Its essence lay in the idea that the state should allocate appropriate funds to meet the social needs of people: education, medicine, culture, and improvement. The Ukrainian people, in difficult conditions of totalitarianism, managed to preserve its language, culture, and timeless spiritual values thanks to the active efforts of the intelligentsia.

Retrospective analysis of the prevalence of acute respiratory infections in children of the Ivano-Frankivsk region

Background. The article presents modern data about the prevalence and peculiarities of the course of acute respiratory viral infections in a childhood based on retrospective analysis of medical records. The purpose of this article was to analyze the epidemiology and features of acute respiratory viral infections in children based on the retrospective analysis of medical records, and reports of the Public Health Center. Materials and methods. Extracts from the medical charts of inpatients with acute respiratory pathology and statistical reports of the work of the ENT department of Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Children’s Clinical Hospital for 2017–2022, which included 1,177 patients, were carefully studied. Results. The clinical features of acute respiratory infections in children hospitalized to the ENT department were as follows: age over 3 years (89 %), frequent admissions to the hospital (> 4 times a year) at the age of 4–5 years, nasal congestion (87.0 %), headache (72.0 %), body temperature above 37.9 °С (37 %), purulent nasal discharge (20 %), cough (15.6 %), general weakness (12.3 %). The average duration of the disease before hospitalization was 8.0 ± 0.2 days, and after hospitalization, it was 7.0 ± 0.1 days. It was found that those hospitalized had mostly ENT pathology, which initially was more likely to be viral (75.0 %); moreover, predominantly girls were affected (45 %), χ2 = 15.7, p < 0.05. At the same time, the proportion of combined forms of ENT diseases with a complicated course was 25 %, and boys were more likely to be affected (60 %), χ2 = 18.9, p < 0.05. Pansinusitis, on the other hand, occurred more often against the background of secondary chronic pathology (70.0 and 30.0 %, p < 0.05), χ2 = 32, p < 0.05. During all years of observation, the age group of 3 years and older prevailed among hospitalized children with acute respiratory infections. Most patients were admitted to the hospital in a condition of moderate severity. In all children hospitalized during the reporting period, we have found signs of respiratory syndrome such as nasal congestion and anosmia, sore throat, cough, purulent nasal discharge, as well as symptoms of intoxication: general weakness, headache, fever. ­Conclusions. The obtained data require further study and observation in the dynamics in order to stratify risk factors for the development of IgA-vasculitis in a childhood.