Taras Shevchenko National University Research Articles

Integrating artificial intelligence into STEM education: Navigating academic integrity

The study of the interaction between STEM education and artificial intelligence is relevant for ensuring academic integrity because of the need to guarantee the efficacy and impartiality of the educational process, which must align with contemporary technological demands and ethical standards. The objective of this research article is to identify the challenges and potential for the utilisation of artificial intelligence in the development of STEM education programmes and curricula. This article examines the efficacy of current preventive measures against students' misuse of AI technologies in the context of STEM education. In the course of composing the research article, the authors employed a systematic approach to analysing and generalising the findings of their review of the literature, with the objective of identifying the critical aspects of academic integrity in the use of artificial intelligence in STEM education. The study employed expert assessment to collate data on the total number of coursework items examined and the number of works in which the GPT detector identified indications of AI usage. The calculation of the percentage of violations of academic integrity through the use of artificial intelligence to the total number of coursework for each speciality revealed that the percentage of violations of academic integrity is greater at the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, where the coursework was checked for the first time for the use of AI (7.46%), than at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (4.03%), where the check is carried out for two semesters. Concurrently, there is an emerging concern regarding the increasing incidence of academic integrity violations facilitated by AI technologies. This necessitates the formulation of transparent guidelines governing the deployment of AI in the educational sphere, enhancements to the assessment framework, and the integration of AI-based detection tools into the evaluation of student performance. Moreover, it is imperative to cultivate a heightened ethical consciousness among both students and educators.

Digitalisation and its role in developing hard skills among university students in Ukraine

The rapid growth in the significance of digital technologies in education has created new opportunities for developing hard skills in specialists across various economic sectors, especially in the dynamic modern labour market. However, in the Ukrainian context, the digitalisation of the educational process is accompanied by several challenges, including financial issues, ensuring equal access to education, and adapting traditional teaching methods to the aftermath of a prolonged war, the destruction of critical infrastructure, and political instability. This study aims to determine the impact of digitalising the educational process on the formation and development of hard skills among Ukrainian higher education institution students. The article analyses the latest approaches, methods, and technologies relevant for implementation in modern educational programmes and evaluates their effectiveness in developing students' professional skills in various specialities. Additionally, the article identifies the challenges and opportunities associated with digitalising education during a prolonged war. This study employs general scientific methods of literature review, systematisation, synthesis, and expert evaluation to obtain initial data on the level of acquired hard skills among 25 third-year students at the two Ukrainian universities. This is attributed to the university's modern approach to the educational process, characterised by using the Major&Minor model and microlearning. At the same time, students at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, despite having high academic performance, are less progressive but are also gradually adopting modern digital practices. Ukraine's experience under the prolonged impact of armed conflict highlights the need to address inequalities in access to quality education for students from different regions, ensure optimal financial support, and create an adaptive and inclusive learning environment to enhance students' professional skills and digital competence under crisis conditions. Therefore, the Ukrainian educational community must improve students' acquisition of hard skills in various fields by optimising educational programmes in light of resource constraints and security risks.

Економічна теорія: формування і розвиток освітньо-наукового потенціалу української теоретичної економічної науки та класичної університетської освіти

The article is devoted to the problem of the formation and development of the educational and scientific potential of the Department of Economic Theory, Macro- and Microeconomics of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, which is the successor of the Department of Political Economy and Statistics, founded at St. Volodymyr's University in 1842. The aim of the article is to reveal the patterns of the historically conditioned process of forming the educational and scientific potential of the Department and its influence on the formation and development of Ukrainian theoretical economic science and classical university economic education. The principles of historicism, objectivity, and a systemic approach are used. The historical-evolutionary approach in the analysis of empirical material ensures the consideration of the specific historical situation. The systemic approach in the study of factual material makes it possible to avoid the bias in the selection of facts and their interpretation. A comprehensive analysis of the research object and the analytical approach are supplemented by retrospective analysis and content analysis. The authors reveal the department’s powerful contribution to the development of Ukrainian economic science and education, the process of spreading economic knowledge, training highly qualified specialists, business practice, and reforming socio-economic relations. The article describes the substantive content of the main areas of the department’s activities over the more than 180-year period of its existence proving its leading role in the structure of Kyiv University, the Faculty of Economics, and in the system of Ukrainian economic science and classical university economic education. Scientific reflection of fundamental changes, problems, and prospects for the development of Ukrainian economic science and education on the example of its well-known institutional center – the Department of Economic Theory, Macro- and Microeconomics – forms a conviction in the extraordinary demand for the highest standards of scientific research and educational activities demonstrated by the department. The short experience of the functioning of scientific and educational institutions in wartime requires an in-depth analysis of the place and role of its institutional centers in the permanent process of modifying the content and methods of research, scientific, educational, public and educational activities during the war and during post-war recovery.

What drives economics students to use generative artificial intelligence?

The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education requires studying the motives for its use among students. This study aims to identify the key motivations for economics students to use AI and compare these motivations by grade level and gender. The study examines satisfaction with the use of AI and analyzes the number of AI tools used. An anonymous empirical study was conducted among 264 students from the Faculty of Economics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine. Data analysis included descriptive statistical methods, non-parametric statistical methods, and exploratory factor analysis. The study found that students’ main motivations for using AI are the automation of routine tasks (34.2%) and the need to save time (21.5%), while 18.7% use AI to compensate for lack of experience. Among Bachelor’s students, motivations such as automating routine tasks and saving time increased from 53% to 58% over the course of their studies, while lack of experience decreased from 22% to 15%. In contrast, Master’s students showed a decrease in routine automation (from 36% to 28%) but an increase in the need to compensate for lack of experience (from 15% to 28%) and to save time (from 18% to 25%). In terms of gender, men are more likely to use AI for learning and personal development, while women are slightly more likely to use AI for work. More than 38% of respondents say they need to use at least 2 AIs to achieve their goals. Acknowledgment This publication is based upon work from 24-PKVV-UM-002, ‘Strengthening the Resilience of Universities: Czech-Ukrainian Partnership for Digital Education, Research Cooperation, and Diversity Management,’ supported by the Czech Development Agency and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the initiative ‘Capacity Building of Public Universities in Ukraine 2024.’

Development of Pupils', Students' and Cadets Value Attitude to Health-Preserving Activities by Means of Combat Horting

The co-authors of the scientific publication carried out the research and described the results by means of a survey of 9th grade athletes from 34 sports clubs in Ukraine (n=807), research students of the State Institution Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University (n=92), and practicing students of the State Tax University (n=32), who were involved in the development of mini-projects on health promotion activities, conducting training in combat horting in natural conditions, experimental extracurricular health activities, writing qualification papers on the topic of research and participating in conferences of various levels, including international ones, monitoring activities during combat horting classes and extracurricular activities). The aim of the study is to practically test the efficiency of educating pupils', students' and cadets value attitude to health-preserving activities by means of combat horting. The basis of the study was the development of research skills through the method of analyzing student researchers; improvement of practical skills of pupils and students who participated as combat sport athletes and student practitioners, assistant coaches from 2020 to 2024. Results of the research. The co-authors of the research group developed and implemented a set of goals for educating pupils', students' and cadets to cultivate a value-based attitude to health promotion; developed questionnaires and conducted a survey among pupils and students; identified components, criteria and indicators for developing a value-based attitude of pupils', students' and cadets to health promotion; and presented practical recommendations. Moreover, the respondents acted as coaches, which promoted the development of soft skills and the ability of teamwork. Conclusions: This study contributed to the coordination of teamwork between pupils, students, teachers/coaches; aimed at improving the quality of professional and practical training of higher education students and their career development. Consequently, it is necessary to focus on the practical component of educational and research activities in higher education institutions, improvement of the educational and training process in sports clubs of Ukraine, based on the domestic and foreign experience of prominent experts.

Кераміка з поселення Андріївка : сучасний підхід до збереження археологічного матеріалу

The paper presents general information about the Volodymyrivka local group of the Cucuteni-Trypillia Cultural Complex (CTCC) and its material culture, based on ceramic material from the Andriivka settlement. This settlement is one of the few that belong to this local group. The research history of the Volodymyrivka group sites is described. It is noted that, apart from the eponymous site, where full-scale excavations were conducted, other settlements of this group were investigated using surface collection and test-pitting methods. The same approach was applied to the Andriivka settlement, whose materials became the subject of this article. The settlement itself is located on the south-eastern outskirts of the village of Andriivka, in the Novomyrhorod district of Kirovohrad region. According to preliminary estimates, the area of the Trypillia settlement covers about 60 ha. The main focus of the paper is on ceramic production, which is one of the key criteria for distinguishing local groups within the CTCC. The ceramic complex from the Andriivka settlement, which is part of the collection of the Archaeological Museum of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, includes vessels and clay figurines. Despite the fragmented nature of the material, it supports previous conclusions about the settlement’s belonging to the Volodymyrivka group of Trypillia sites. Additionally, part of the artefacts from the Andriivka settlement has been digitized. The digitization of museum collections plays an important role in the popularization of archaeological heritage and makes it more accessible to a wider audience. The digitized objects allow not only researchers but also all interested individuals to access information about the Trypillia culture, its development, and the characteristics of its material culture, particularly ceramic production. Consequently, the study of the ceramic complex from the Andriivka settlement provides valuable insights into the local features of ceramic production within the Volodymyrivka group of the CTCC. Key words: Keywords: Cucuteni-Trypillia Cultural Complex, Middle Buh region, Volodymyrivka group, Andriivka, ceramic production, digitization of museum collections.

Знати, щоб зберегти (замість передмови)

For the archaeological, museological, and preservationist community, this period has been one of immense challenges. The individual scientific interests of researchers have been overshadowed by a collective concern for the state of cultural heritage and the urgent need to protect sites during a full-scale war. Public and scholarly initiatives aimed at preserving monuments and monitoring the impact of war on cultural values have grown into a wide array of projects and organizations capable of mobilizing significant resources to document crimes against cultural and natural heritage. After the initial shock of witnessing the scale of looting and destruction of cultural objects, the current situation demands a rational and proactive approach to heritage preservation. The preservation of historical and cultural heritage has been officially recognized as a priority in thematic areas and scientific and technical developments. In response, significant attention has recently been devoted to advancing methodologies in the field of archaeological recording—from the use of space technologies to traditional methods of documenting archaeological information and culturally attributing materials. Ukrainian archaeology and museology have rapidly embraced modern global trends and technologies for preserving and processing culturally and scientifically significant data. Modern digital technologies, particularly in the realm of remote analysis of objects and artifacts, have been actively integrated into archaeological and museum subdisciplines. This approach goes beyond a simple pursuit of easy solutions or striking visualizations. In situations where collections or entire archaeological sites face the imminent risk of loss, the ability to digitally record relevant information has become a powerful tool for preserving cultural heritage and disseminating this knowledge to the world. In response to the challenges facing our community during these difficult times, the Scientific School «Objects of Cultural Heritage: detection, research, preservation» was established at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv in October 2023. The School was initiated by a team of specialists, bringing together experts from the Department of Archaeology and Museum Studies of the Faculty of History, Archaeology Museum of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, the Interdepartmental Laboratory of Archaeology and Ethnography, and the Center for Paleoethnological Research. These specialists have long been engaged in research focused on the discovery, study, and preservation of Ukraine’s cultural heritage. Considering activities of the Scientific School for 2024-2029, this collection of articles focuses on methods for recording and monitoring archaeological objects.

Фотограмметрія. Практичне застосування в археології : наукові та громадські перспективи

The article is the result of the 2024 qualification work by the author, a student of the Department of Archaeology and Museology at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. The theoretical part about photogrammetry, which is based on the study of foreign and domestic historiography on the subject, is briefly presented in the introduction and the section «About Photogrammetry». In the introduction, the author raises the issue of proper documentation: both traditional and new methods. The objectivity of archaeological drawing and photography is discussed, as well as the striking difference between 2D and 3D images in terms of the amount and quality of preserved information about the object. The section «About Photogrammetry» briefly outlines the history of photogrammetry and its increasing use in archaeological research. Photogrammetry is compared with laser scanning systems, and the advantages of combining these methods are examined. The sections «Practical Experience» and «Results» display the achievements of a workshop on artifact scanning using the photogrammetry method. With the support of the non-governmental organization «Scientific and Research Lab ‘Archaїc’,» a small catalogue of artifacts was created. The experience was step-by-step and thoroughly described in this article. The results section specifies the potential for using the obtained models for future scientific purposes – both for analysis and for preserving at least digital copies in emergencies. The use of 3D models by activists for promoting and protecting the heritage site is also demonstrated. The conclusions summarize the findings and bring out the main theme of the work – the importance of protecting the Kytaiv Archaeological Complex, its place and significance in the cultural life and archaeology of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine; the importance of developing archaeological documentation; and the importance of representing academic science to the public through dialogue, including the publication of materials such as 3D models. Key words: photogrammetry, 3D scanning, monument protection, Kytaiv Archaeological Complex, digitalization of archaeological sites.

Український інтермедіальний резистанс у мілітарному світі

This article explores the historical persistence and motivation behind the intermedial practice of transforming verbal texts into musical ones, particularly focusing on Ukrainian embaterias and songs inspired by the russia-ukraine war, rich in motives from the heroics of the rank to the lyrical and tragic experiences of the resistance personality. It examines the dynamic synthesis of poetic and musical texts, tracing back to the practices of poets, composers, and singers from the Legion of the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen (Ukrainski Sichovi striltsi, USS). Drawing on the experience of Cossack and Opryshky songs, folklore, and early modernism, these artists created a unique repertoire that documents the artistic and freedom-loving nature of Ukrainians, tested by the harsh realities of war. Their works, reflecting the soul of the people, have become an integral part of Ukrainian folk songs. Similarly, poets’ works of Ukrainian Insurgent Army (Ukrainska Povstanska Armiia, UPA) during and after World War II, set to music, provided an adequate response to the brutal realities of their time. This tradition has been preserved and gained new significance during the Russia-Ukraine war, declared by the Moscow State Duma of Ukraine on March 1, 2014, full-scale after February 24, 2022. Among the poets whose words have been set to music are graduates of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, participants in military operations within the Ukrainian Armed Forces (such as Dmytro Luniaka) and the territorial defense (Ihor Astapenko). Academician Rostyslav Radyshevskyi has also actively contributed to these embaterias. Many songs are performed by serviceman Taras Kompanichenko. These texts, resembling pieces of a puzzle, will eventually form a coherent picture of intermedial creativity during the war, viewed through the historical dynamics of the genre.

(Digital Presentation) Anelasticity, Mechanical Spectroscopy, Internal Friction in Radiation and Structural Functionalized Nanocomposites of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes and Polyamide, Polyvinylchloride, Polyethylene, SiO2

Experimental Methods Ultrasound (US) impulse-phase method using computerized “KERN-4” with frequencies f┴ ≈ 0,7 MHz and f║ ≈ 1 MHz was used [1,2]. The measured velocity error was equal to ΔV/V ≈ 1,5%. Results and Discussion The influencing of ultrasonic deformation εUS was researched on mechanical properties of nanocomposite. The important value is in position of formation in the polymeric matrix of molecular structures, as multiwalled carbon nanotubes serve as the centers of crystalline phase nanocomposite origin. Amplitude-dependent internal friction (ADIF) measurement can be used as the highly sensitive method of monitoring the nanoplastic deformation eND of nanocomposites. ADIF measurement makes it possible to record the moment of dislocation segments LC separation from stoppers. Internal friction (IF) is caused by various relaxation processes that are related to nanocomposites structure defectiveness. Even rather small strain can collect up in non-ideal nanocomposites, changing their anelastic and elastic characteristics. One of the ways to purposefully change the properties of multiwalled carbon nanotubes in order to use them in nanoelectronics is to introduce impurities of other elements. It was found that as the result of the structural defect annealing IF background Q0 -1 significantly decreases during measuring of IF temperature dependences Q-1(T), which indicates the improvement of nanocomposite structure. The samples were prepared by ultrasonic dispersion using digital ultrasonic (US) bath CE-6200A with power W = 70 W at frequency f ≈ 42 kHz [1,2]. Illustration of the window for processing data of quasilongitudinal elastic waves velocity measuring V║ = 3244 ± 10 m/sec m/sec in nanocomposite polyamide (PA-6) (NH(CH2)5CO)n + 0,1% multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MCNT) by by pulse-phase US method at frequency f║ ≈ 1 MHz after electron irradiation with dose De- ≈ 10 MRad with energy Ee- ≈ 2,0 MeV is represented in Fig. 1. Fig.1. Illustration of the window for processing data of quasilongitudinal elastic waves velocity measuring V║ = 3244 m/sec in nanocomposite polyamide (PA-6) (NH(CH2)5CO)n + 0,1% MCNT by pulse-phase US method at frequency f║ ≈ 1 MHz after electron irradiation with dose De- ≈ 10 MRad.Poisson coefficient μ and elastic modulus E completely characterize the elastic properties of polymer nanocomposite. Poisson coefficient μ - elastic value of ratio of relative transversal compression e^ to relative longitudinal lengthening e║ [1]. One oscillator produces 3 waves: 1 longitudinal and 2 transversal. Debye temperature θD was determined after the formula [2], where kB - Boltzmann constant, h - Plank constant, NA - Avogadro number, A - middle gram-molecular mass, V║ - quasilongitudinal US velocity, V┴ - quasitransversal US velocity.Complex elastic modulus of nanocomposite polyamide-6 (PA-6) (NH(CH2)5CO)n + % MCNT E* is equal to the sum of elastic dynamic modulus E’ = rV║ 2 and loss modulus E” = E’d [2], where δ - logarithmic decrement of US attenuation, ρ - nanocomposite density, V║ - longitudinal US elastic waves velocity, Q-1 - internal friction, where α - US attenuation coefficient, λ - US wavelength, f - US frequency. Internal friction is equal Q-1 = δ/π. The logarithmic decrement of attenuation δ of US oscillations with amplitude A = A0e- d x is equal: δ = ln(An+1/An). Conclusions The presence of the strong interaction for nanocomposite between polyamide-6 (NH(CH2)5CO)n and multiwalled carbon nanotubes was confirmed.The increase of the nanocomposite crystallinity degree at growth of multiwalled carbon nanotubes concentration filling with the nanotubes of matrix results in the decline of content of organized phase.The phenomenon of change of Poisson coefficient m, Debye temperature θD, dynamic elastic modulus E’ = rV║ 2, dynamic shear modulus G = rV^ 2 under the influence of radiative electronic e- radiation is caused by the appearance of primary radiation defects (RD). As the result of interdefect interactions primary RD form secondary RD. Acknowledgments This work has been supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine: Grant of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for the prospective development of the scientific direction “Mathematical sciences and natural sciences” at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. References Onanko, A.P., Kuryliuk, V.V., Onanko, Y.A. et al. Features of inelastic and elastic characteristics of Si and SiO2/Si structures. Journal of Nano- and Electronic Physics13(5), 05017(5) (2021).Onanko, A.P., Kuryliuk, V.V., Onanko, Y.A. et al. Mechanical spectroscopy and internal friction in SiO2/Si. Journal of Nano- and Electronic Physics14(6), 06029(7) (2022). Figure 1

CHECKLIST OF VASCULAR PLANTS FLORA OF THE “ZALISSIA” NATIONAL NATURE PARK

The aims of the study. To determine the species composition of the vascular plants flora of the «Zalissya» National Nature Park (Kyiv and Chernihiv Oblasts). Methodology. The research is based on the results of the authors' original research, which was carried out by route on the territory of the «Zalissia» NPP during 2021–2023. In the work also used literature the herbarium material from the National herbarium of Ukraine of the M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, NAS of Ukraine (KW), including the A. Rogovich personal collection, herbariums of the M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden, NAS of Ukraine (KWHA) and acad. O.V. Fomin Botanical Garden of Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv (KWHU), as well as data’s from the iNaturalist database (https://www.inaturalist.org/). Classification of alien species is given by J. Kornaś (1968). The species names are given according to POWO (2024).Scientific novelty. The species composition of the flora of vascular plants of the «Zalissya» National Nature Park, which includes 778 species and subspecies, was established, and an its annotated checklist was complied. Conclusions. It was established that most taxa of the studied flora, namely 612 species and subspecies (78.7%) belong to the natural component. A rather high percentage is a group of alien taxa - 166 species and subspecies (21.3%). In modern flora, its adventitization is increasing due to the high percentage of non-native species. Current tasks include: a) monitoring of the state of the flora, b) search and confirmation of rare species, which were previously mentioned for the territory of the Park (e.g. Astragalus arenarius, Dactylorhiza sambucina, Echium russicum, Lycopodium annotinum, Orchis sambucina, Thesium ebracteatum), c) research on the distribution of alien species, including invasive (e.g. Acer negundo, Amelanchier spicata, Amorpha fruticosa, Cytisus scoparius, Phragmites altissimus, Prunus serotina, Solidago canadensis) and pose a threat to phytodiversity.

Anatomical structure of leaves in Magnolia kobus, M. obovata, M. denudata in the first stages of ontogenesis

In the ontogenesis of woody plants in general, and magnolia species in particular, the virginal age is quite long, and therefore is critically important from the point of view of selecting optimal conditions for growing plants. The study was conducted on biennial plants of deciduous magnolias: Magnolia kobus Sarg., M. obovata Thunb., M. denudata Desr. The studied plants were at the beginning of the virginile stage of development. The material for the investigation is selected from plants, which were planted by us in the research area of A. V. Fomin Botanical Garden of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. In this study, we used scanning electron and light microscopes to examine the ultrastructure of the surface of leaves of the studied species. The histological characteristics of the leaves of the studied species are similar. They are hypostomatic. Their stomata are of the paracytic type, they are evenly distributed on the abaxial surface of the leaves. The epidermal cells of the studied species of the genus Magnolia have tortuous (cells located on the periphery of the leaf) or straight (cells located on the veins) outlines and rectangular (cells located on the veins) or flattened (cells placed on the periphery of the leaf) projection. The cuticle is relatively thin, located on both the abaxial and adaxial surfaces of the leaves. Epicuticular wax is observed of three types in the studied species: films (M. denudata), crust (M. kobus, M. obovata) and wax granules (M. denudata, M. obovata). The amount of wax and pubescence is greater on the abaxial surface in M. obovata; very weak pubescence and waxy layer is observed only on the abaxial surface of the leaf in M. kobus, weak pubescence is present on both sides in M. denudata. In all species of the genus Magnolia pubescence is simple, formed by hairs that "accompany" the veins. There are two main types of lamina relief in the studied species: reticular (M. obovata, M. denudata (subtype reticular-collicular)) and pitted (M. kobus). The species clearly differ in this feature, so we believe that the type of relief of the lamina can be used as an additional diagnostic feature to distinguish species of the genus Magnolia. Magnolia denudata is characterized by a small number of stomata, while M. obovata and M. kobus are characterized by their average number. The Stomata Index varies from 2.8 in M. denudata to 1.02 in M. kobus. The lamina is the thickest in M. obovata, the thinnest is in M. kobus, but the total thickness of the epidermal tissue as a percentage of the thickness of the leaf is, in descending order: M. denudata (29%), M. kobus (24%), M. obovata (18%). The mesophyll varies from homogeneous-spongy (in M. kobus) to layered (in M. obovata, M. denudata) type. The number of layers of cells that form the mesophyll in all studied species is from 4 to 6. Thus, M. kobus is characterized by the least specialized type of mesophyll. The vascular system in the studied plants is represented by small central and lateral vascular bundles. The ground tissue is present only in the central and large side bundles. In the early stages of ontogenesis the studied plants are typical mesophytes with hypostomatic leaves adapted to exist in sufficiently moist conditions in soil and air. In practical terms, the results of investigation can be used to select optimal conditions for growing plants at the initial stages of ontogenesis.

Beyond the Dictionary: Redefining Translation Education with Artificial Intelligence-Assisted App Design and Training

This study addresses researchers’ concerns about the effectiveness of integrating AI-assisted app design and training into university-level translation courses. It aims to explore how this integration influences students’ motivation, reflective practices, academic performance, and the quality of language translation. Employing a mixed-methods research approach with a two-group post-test-only design, the study uncovers the transformative influence of integrating an AI-based translation assistant. Purposive sampling techniques were utilised to conduct interventions and focus groups with students majoring in Philology enrolled in the 3 ECTS course in Industry-Specific Translation at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. The findings from the Independent Samples t-test revealed significant improvements in motivation, reflective practices, academic performance, and translation quality among students in the experimental group (EG) compared to the control group (CG). Thematic analysis using the Speak web-based tool indicated an overall positive sentiment (0.224), highlighting Positive and Very Positive sentiments. The Neutral category suggested a balanced perspective, while the combined Slightly Negative and Negative categories represented less favourable sentiment. This research contributes valuable insights to the discourse on AI in language education by addressing gaps in related literature. We suggest avenues for future research into linguistic nuances and contextual challenges, advocating ongoing exploration to maximise the benefits of these technological interventions. Ultimately, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of the impact of AI integration in language education and underscores the need for continued exploration and adaptation in this area.

Наукова творчість професора Сергія Копилова: віхи, напрями досліджень, надбання (До 60-річчя від дня народження)

The article aims to clarify the formation of Professor Serhii Kopylov's personality as a talented scientist, his multifaceted scientific work, and its significance in Ukrainian historiography in the study of the problems of historiography, source studies, biography, philocarty, and local history. The methodological basis of the study consists of the principles of objectivity, historicism, systematicity, and comprehensiveness, as well as the ideas of the schools of Annals, New Social History, and the genius of A.D. Toynbee. The research methods used include the following: comparative-historical analysis, logical analysis, prospective analysis, chronological analysis, narrative analysis, scientific source criticism, periodization, and actualization. The scientific novelty lies in the attempt, made for the first time in historiography, to analyze the main areas of the scientist's research and, on this basis, to reconstruct a comprehensive picture of his scientific work and to determine its scientific value. Conclusions. The analysis of Serhii Kopylov's work has given grounds to distinguish the following four stages: Stage 1 (1963-1985) - the genesis of the personality traits of an intellectual from childhood to the end of his studies at the Faculty of History of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and his first steps in the field of historical research. His thesis became his first notable success in student research: it won first place in competitions of student research papers in the fields of history and later humanities, for which he was awarded a gold medal in 1986 by the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR; the formation of professional skills characterized the 2nd period (1985-1997). This period was characterized by the formation of professional competencies of a historian-scientist (completion of postgraduate studies, defense of the PhD thesis at the end of 1988) and refocusing scientific interests from the study of Bulgarian studies to the problems of Ukrainian Slavic studies. The 3rd period (1998-2006) was marked by an intensive process of developing the talent of a researcher-analyst and improving his professional qualities, thus transforming into a well-known Ukrainian scholar of Slavic studies, as evidenced by the publication of dozens of articles, the monograph "Problems of the History of Slavic Peoples in the Historical Thought of Ukraine" (2005), and the defense of his doctoral dissertation "Ukrainian Historical Slavic Studies of Modern Times: Origins and Stages of Development" (2006); the 4th period (2007-2023) was marked by the flourishing of scientific creativity, which was based on the study of biography, history, source and local history, and philology. Serhii Kopylov's scientific achievements include more than 330 publications, including five monographs and eleven manuals and textbooks. His study made it possible, firstly, to recreate the integrity of the picture of the jubilee's scientific work, which is an organic combination of various objects of research; secondly, to identify its main directions, in which the author was able to achieve the most significant results: Ukrainian historical Slavic studies of modern times, biography, historiography, source studies, local history, and philocarty; thirdly, to reveal the decisive role in the development of methodological foundations of scientific creativity of the irrevocable break with the postulates of Soviet/Russian methodology that took place in the second half of the 90s XX century - the first half of the zero years of the XXI century.

Study of European Law as the Basis and Main Direction of Ukraine’s European Integration Aspirations

Abstract. The article describes the development of the study and doctrine of European Union law in Ukraine, the main periods of their formation and development. The authors point out the key academic research related to the study of certain branches, policies and components of the European Union law. The article highlights the establishment of the Department of Comparative and European Law at the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, which was driven by Ukraine’s strategic course towards integration into the European Union and the clear need to train qualified specialists to work in this field of Ukraine’s foreign policy. The authors outline the normative courses on EU law and the major disciplines taught by the department. Moreover, attention is paid to the academic and extracurricular activities of students and lecturers of the department (operation of the Ukrainian Analytical and Educational Centre of European and Comparative Law, student clubs, participation in research projects, competitions, etc.) The practical experience of the department’s faculty members as experts, officials, representatives of Ukraine, etc. is mentioned. The article points out that since the first days of russia’s full-scale military aggression against Ukraine, the department’s staff has been actively involved in arranging support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The conclusions highlight the relevance and importance of European Union law in Ukraine. The authors emphasise that the Department of Comparative and European Law at the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations plays a leading role in developing standards for teaching European Union law in Ukraine, developing teaching and methodological materials in this area, and provides professional training of qualified European integration specialists for Ukraine’s recovery and its effective performance within the European Union. Keywords: European Union law, European integration of Ukraine, European Union, Department of Comparative and European Law, Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations.

Всеукраїнська олімпіада Київського національного університету імені Тараса Шевченка з математики 2025. Заочний тур

Mathematical Olympiad is an intellectual competition that allows talented students to demonstrate their knowledge, logical thinking and ability to solve complex mathematical problems. Olympiads stimulate in-depth study of mathematics, expand knowledge and improve students' skills. The paper presents solutions to the problems of the All-Ukrainian Mathematics Olympiad of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv in 2024.

Характеристика стану впровадження зарубіжного досвіду викладання навчальних дисциплін у Військовому інституті Київського національного університету імені Тараса Шевченка

Background. The study is dedicated to solving the problems of training domestic cadets and trainee officers, which arise due to the clash of paradigms of the officer's personality formation – as a performer (according to the traditions of the Soviet higher military school) and as a leader, in accordance with modern approaches to training military personnel in the leading countries of the world. In particular, we are talking about the problems of choosing a methodical system for conducting an educational session and the cadets' choice of methods of educational activity in view of activity, initiative, targeting the demonstration of critical thinking, that is, those characteristics of the training process that are determined by the state of implementation of foreign experience in teaching academic disciplines in a domestic institution of higher military education. The purpose of the article is to provide a description of the state of implementation of foreign experience in teaching academic disciplines at the Military Institute of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Methods. The method of surveying chair heads was used; content analysis of scientific literature, which describes the conduct of educational activities at military academies of the leading countries of the world; the experimental method for substantiating the methodology of conducting training classes; quantitative and qualitative methods of scientific literature research; sociological observation of the results of the survey of respondents; systematic analysis of the practical problems of conducting various types of training classes and the course of implementation of methods of conducting training classes in accordance with the leading countries of the world; a systematic approach to the study of the conduct of educational classes in the military academies of the leading countries of the world; the experimental method of implementing the experience of the leading countries of the world in Military Institute. Results. According to the results of the study, it was found that a certain part of scientific and pedagogical workers does not demonstrate that it relies on relevant foreign experience when teaching academic disciplines and, as a result, does not ensure the formation of the personality of an officer-leader. With this in mind, recommendations for conducting certain activities are given for such scientific and pedagogical workers. ConclusIons. The future prospects of this research consist in the development of scientifically based recommendations regarding the content of work programs of educational disciplines and their other regulatory and methodological support, which is aimed at taking into account the foreign training experience of military personnel.

HIGHER EDUCATION IN CARTOGRAPHY DURING THE YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE OF UKRAINE: STATUS, PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS

The article is dedicated to the research of the current state, identification of urgent issues, and outlining the nearest prospects for the development of educational services in the field of higher education training in cartography in Ukraine. To achieve the goal, the authors chose a comprehensive set of general scientific and special methods that constitute its methodology: analysis and synthesis, deduction, classification, and informational. A systemic approach has been applied at all stages of the research as a method for effectively organizing the study of the domestic higher education system in cartography. The universities in Ukraine that are currently involved in the training of professionals with higher cartographic education at existing levels have been identified. The indicators of the graduation of cartography specialists from the Department of Geodesy and Cartography at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv from 1992 to the present have been analyzed in terms of quantity (914 individuals in full-time and part-time forms of education), educational degrees obtained (master’s — 440; specialist — 372; bachelor — 102), and gender (407 males and 507 females). Additionally, it was determined that during the investigated period, 41 PhD in geographic cartography were trained in the country, 35 of whom, together with 8 doctors of science, currently contribute to the further training of necessary specialists for the country. The article also characterizes the content of educational programs for cartographers at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, identifies existing problems, and formulates directions for their solution at the institutional and local levels. The main contribution of this research lies in emphasizing the necessity to enhance the quality of education for professionals with higher qualifications in cartography as a strategic specialization and profession for Ukraine, taking into consideration the national security and defense tasks.

НАВЧАННЯ НАУКОВОЇ КОМУНІКАЦІЇ У СТАРШІЙ ШКОЛІ ТА УНІВЕРСИТЕТІ З ПОЗИЦІЙ ЖАНРОВОГО ПІДХОДУ

Background. In the last decade, the focus has been on improving science communication when presenting research results or teaching specific topics in school and university programs through student participation. A genre-based approach has been employed in both oral and written forms. In the context of educational reforms in Ukraine, secondary schools are actively adopting innovative teaching methodologies to provide students with a comprehensive scientific education. Undoubtedly, these advancements call for improvements in students' science communication skills. The objective of this paper is to present and discuss the outcomes of integrating science communication training in the genre of scientific presentation as part of the curriculum in high specialised schools and universities. The framework suggests employing Ukrainian language instruction based on a genre approach using a model developed by the authors. Method. The study was conducted based on the methodological principles outlined by Norman Wallen and Jack Fraenkel (2013). The empirical phase took place from January to April 2024, involving two 10th-grade students at Specialized School 277 of Kyiv. A total of 17 learners voluntarily participated in the experimental training. Additionally, 14 fourth-year bachelor's students from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, specialising in "Theory and Methodology of Teaching Ukrainian and Foreign Languages and Literature in Secondary School," participated in a final survey. The survey was conducted with the consent of the school and university students and did not impact their grades in any subjects. It was carried out in classrooms to mitigate external influences on the results. Results and discussion. The instructional methodology for enhancing students' science communication skills is implemented in four stages: 1) acquainting students with the features of scientific language style of in Ukrainian and the genre of scientific reporting as well as facilitating mastery of scientific terminology, phraseology, and metaphors; 2) providing guidance for the preparation of a scientific report in oral and written forms; 3) analysis of procedural, linguistic, and textual characteristics of science communication; 4) engaging students in a collective presentation and discussion of a scientific report. After the experimental training, roughly 92% of students grasped the structure of scientific reporting, and about 78% acquired scientific vocabulary and the principles of scientific communication. The accuracy in identifying scientific genres approached that of university students, reaching 89% of the total participants. Following the experimental training, approximately 92% of students demonstrated comprehension of the structure of scientific reporting, with around 78% acquiring scientific vocabulary and developing an understanding of the principles of science communication. The accuracy in identifying scientific genres among the participants reached 89%, approaching that of university students.

ВСЕУКРАЇНСЬКА ОЛІМПІАДА КИЇВСЬКОГО НАЦІОНАЛЬНОГО УНІВЕРСИТЕТУ ІМЕНІ ТАРАСА ШЕВЧЕНКА З МАТЕМАТИКИ

Mathematical Olympiad is an intellectual competition that gives talented students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, logical thinking and ability to solve complex mathematical problems. Olympiads stimulate in-depth study of mathematics, expand knowledge and improve students' skills. The work presents solutions to the problems of the 2024 All-Ukrainian Mathematics Olympiad of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv were considered.