Regions Of Ukraine Research Articles

СТРАТЕГІЧНІ НАПРЯМКИ ПІДТРИМКИ БРЕНДУ АГРАРНИХ РЕГІОНІВ НІМЕЧЧИНИ ІНСТРУМЕНТАМИ ПАРТНЕРСЬКОЇ КОНЦЕПЦІЇ ТЕРИТОРІАЛЬНОГО МАРКЕТИНГУ

In the modern conditions of transformation and European integration of the domestic agricultural sphere, the marketing mechanism occupies an important place, which actualizes further research into the branding of agricultural regions and the study of the experience of European countries. Germany, as the most stable European economy, demonstrates the successful practices of its regions in territorial and agrarian marketing, in the creation and promotion of regional brands, local trademarks for agricultural, processing and tourist products and services, therefore its experience is undoubtedly useful for Ukrainian agrarian regions. The purpose of the article is to determine the strategic directions of supporting the brand of agricultural regions of Germany with the tools of the partnership concept of territorial marketing and the possibility of their use in Ukraine. The object of the research is marketing tools to support the brand of agrarian regions. The methods used in the research are the case study method, the method of comparison and grouping, the methods of analysis and synthesis, detailing and generalization, etc. The hypothesis of the study was the assumption that the agricultural regions of Germany have sufficiently successful cases of application of tools of the partnership concept of territorial marketing, which can be adapted to domestic practice. Presenting main material. The article presents the author's understanding of territorial marketing, focusing on the problems of agricultural regions, which can be solved with the help of marketing tools of the partnership concept of marketing. The experience of using territorial marketing tools is considered on the example of Germany, whose agrarian regions successfully develop and implement marketing programs, create, promote and systematically support regional brands, local trademarks. Special attention is paid to the regional marketing programs and marketing initiatives of the state of Bavaria, which guarantee consumers compliance with the declared properties of the product, its level of quality and origin. Generalized marketing tools that contain data programs and initiatives to support the brands of agricultural regions. A separate case presents the umbrella agrobrand Spreewald, which was created to identify products from the Spreewald region based on the criteria of origin, place of production and quality. The originality and practical significance of the research lies in the application of the case study method, which involves the study of the European practice of supporting the brand of an agricultural region with marketing tools of the partnership concept of territorial marketing. Conclusions. Marketing programs and marketing initiatives of agricultural regions of Germany are based on the use of modern tools and technologies aimed at establishing a long-term mutually beneficial partnership between the participants of the interaction process, at defining and creating new values that ensure the sustainable development of the territory. The development, introduction and use of a regional trademark on the market requires competent marketing support for the practical interaction of regional actors. An important area of regional marketing is establishing cooperation between local producers of organic products and large retailers. The study and generalization of the experience of Germany and other EU countries allows us to identify a number of strategic directions of marketing support for brands in agrarian regions and adapt them to the needs of domestic practice. Further research involves the development of a marketing program of the selected agricultural region, which will be based on the tools of strategic (social-ethical and partnership) concepts of territorial marketing.

Factors Affecting Breast Cancer Screening in Ukraine

PURPOSE Breast cancer early detection in Ukraine and other low and middle-income countries (LMICs) often includes opportunistic screening. Evaluation of factors that affect screening is key to improving early detection. METHODS An online survey for primary care physicians (PCPs) was distributed through PCP-focused social media in Ukraine. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS 435 PCPs from all regions of Ukraine completed the survey, including 389 (89.4%) women, 375 (86.2%) family medicine, 60 (13.8%) internal medicine physicians. 349 (80.2%) referred women for screening mammography. 252 (57.9%) conducted screening clinical breast exams (CBE), while 135 (31.0%) referred patients to mammalogists or 133 (30.6%) to gynecologists for CBE. Within one's practice, mammography was available for 81 (18.6%), mammalogists for 39 (9.0%), and gynecologists for 133 (30.3%). Breast cancer screening was prompted by MOH Order 504 for 281 (64%), family history 266 (61%), patient pathway guidelines 94 (21.6%), availability of subspecialists 78 (17.9%), and patient request 132 (30%). Reasons for not conducting CBE screening included insufficient experience 88 (20.2%), patients declining CBE 63 (14.5%), lack of time 59 (13.6%). Reasons for not conducting mammography screening included patients declining (11.7%) and absence of mammography (6.4%).). 350 (80.5%) were familiar with the Ministry of Health (MOH) Order 504, which describes eligibility criteria for breast cancer screening, and 291 (66.9%) used it to guide their screening practice. Others used US or European recommendations (62 (14.3%) and 115 (26.4%), respectively), and institution-specific patient pathways 117 (26.9%). Barriers to breast cancer screening included insufficient PCP training (53%) and experience (40%) and insufficient mammography availability (33%). Strategies for increasing breast cancer screening included improving collaboration between PCPs and oncologists 175 (40.2%), educational materials for patients 169 (38.9%), PCP education/training 168 (38.6%), automatic electronic health record reminders 150 (34.5%). CONCLUSION We identified important barriers and facilitators of breast cancer screening from the point of view of PCPs in Ukraine. Our results were limited by online convenience sampling.

STATISTICAL EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE INDICATORS OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PLANTS AS A SOURCE OF ENERGY FOR WATER DESALINATION IN THE AZOV-BLACK SEA REGION OF UKRAINE

The application of statistical methods for the analysis of random processes to obtain quantitative estimates for the performance indicators of photovoltaic plants as a stochastic energy source is considered. The power generation process is represented by a set of daily random functions with their respective trends and stochastic components. One hour was taken as the minimum stationari-ty interval of trend’s statistical characteristics. A time period of 16 years was studied to obtain statistically stable estimates. The meteorological database SARAH2 was used as a source of hourly data on the density of solar irradiance, ambient temperature and wind speed in the middle part of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. For mathematical modelling of power generation and electricity production processes, specialized software PVGIS version 5.2 of the European Commission was used. Hourly quantitative estimates of expected daily power generation trends for each month of the year, as well as their correlation functions, were computed. Algorithms were developed and levels of probabilistic assurance for hourly generated power were evaluated. Statistical estimates of the expected daily, monthly, and annual volumes of electricity production by photovoltaic power plants were studied, taking into account the meteorological conditions in the said region.

RATING ANALYSIS OF THE DYNAMICS OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN UKRAINE

Objective. The objective of the article is to conduct a rating analysis of the dynamics of direct foreign investment in Ukraine and to determine the priority areas and industries for investment and the main foreign investor countries. Methods. During the research, the following methods were used: an analysis method (to study the dynamics of foreign direct investment in Ukraine), a comparison method (to compare the volume of FDI between different regions, different industries and by receiving countries), a graphic method (to display the dynamics of the normalized rating of the leading countries by the volume of investments in Ukraine) the normalization method (to normalize the indicators of FDI inflows from various countries to Ukraine during 2019-2022) and the rating method (and to build a rating of the regions and industries of Ukraine that received the most FDI during the studied period). Results. As a result of the conducted research, the rankings of the regions of Ukraine according to the level of receiving FDI were constructed and the changes in these ratings during 2020-2022 were analyzed. The main trends can be defined as: a significant increase in investments in 2021; rather similar location of regions in the 2020 rating. and 2022; the growth of investment attractiveness of the western regions of Ukraine with the beginning of a full-scale invasion. In the pre-crisis years of 2019 and 2021, the leadership in foreign investments in Ukraine belonged to the countries of the European Union, as well as Cyprus and the Netherlands. In the crisis years of 2020 (the COVID-19 pandemic) and 2022 (the war), Switzerland, England and Luxembourg lead the rating of investor countries. This dynamic is repeated in two crisis periods. In 2022 the volume of FDI from each country fell almost 10 times compared to pre-war 2021. that is, the crisis dynamics of changes in FDI, characteristic of the pandemic 2020, were repeated. In 2019 and 2021, respectively, investments from each of the top investor countries amounted to about 5 billion US dollars. While in the crisis years of 2020 and 2022, these volumes decreased significantly, amounting to about $500 million and $350 million, respectively. Ratings of Ukrainian industries by the level of receiving FDI were also constructed and changes in these ratings during 2020-2022 were analyzed. In 2021 at the top of the rating were resource-intensive branches of industry, such as mining, processing, metallurgy, etc.) In 2020. and 2022 - financial, trade and telecommunications industries.

Sacred Buildings of Kramatorshchyna in the Conditions of Russian Aggression of 2022–2024: Losses and Ways of Recovery

The state of the sacred buildings in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region, on the eve and during the full-scale Russian military aggression of 2022–2024 is investigated in the article. The main aspects of the history of temples’ building in Kramatorshchyna during the late 20th – early 21st centuries are described. In particular, it is emphasized that during the specified period, the active revival of the Holy Mountains Lavra of the Holy Dormition has taken place; its churches of St. Nicholas, St. Dormition, and St. Pokrovsky, etc. have been restored. At the same time, the famous Lavra sketes are renewed: in the villages of Adamivka, Bohorodychne, Dolyna, Tetianivka and the city of Sviatohirsk. The active process of building churches has continued in the other villages and towns of the district. It is noted that, on the eve of the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022 into Ukraine, the sacred architecture of Kramatorshchyna has been related primarily to the Holy Mountains Lavra. It has been the core of its cultural and touristic potential. The data on damaged and destroyed churches for the period of 2022–2024 is collected and systematized in the article. It is found out, in particular, that 43 religious objects have been damaged during this time. Most of them belong to the Orthodox-Christian jurisdiction, although we also have destruction of Protestant and Islamic religious architecture, etc. It is ascertained that the main part of the shrines damaged in the spring of 2022, mainly in May, is situated on the territory of Sviatohirsk and Lyman communities. It is emphasized that this phenomenon is connected with active hostilities for the localities of Lyman, Sviatohirsk and the Siverskyi Donets river. It should be mentioned, that not only sacred buildings of Sviatohirshchyna and Lymanshchyna are affected, but also of Kostiantynivska, Kramatorska, Slovianska, Mykolaivska, Oleksandrivska and Druzhkivska communities. In general, it is stated that the full-scale war has caused irreparable losses to the religious buildings of the Kramatorsk district. It is noted also in the article, that the restoration of destroyed churches depends entirely on the further nature and development of hostilities. On the other hand, measures aimed at eliminating their consequences have already been carried out in the vast majority of temples those received light and are medium damaged. Finally, the issue of taking into account objects of sacred architecture that have historical and cultural value is raised. It is emphasized that the local authorities of Donetsk region and other oblasts of Ukraine now face the urgent task of identifying and registering objects of cultural heritage. The identified problem has prospects for further research on materials from other raions of Donechchyna and the regions of Ukraine.

ENHANCING INVESTMENT POTENTIAL IN THE CONTEXT OF ENSURING FINANCIAL SECURITY OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN UKRAINE

This study aims to justify ways to enhance the investment potential in the context of strengthening and improving the financial security of the agricultural sector of Ukraine's economy. According to the authors of the article, it is important to perform a scientific task that involves presenting a modern theoretical-scientific approach to assessing the investment attractiveness and the efficiency of using the investment potential of the agricultural sector in the regions of Ukraine. Investment potential in the agricultural sector means the ability and prospects for investing capital in the sector with the aim of ensuring financial security. This potential is determined by various indicators that either increase or decrease the sector's attractiveness for investment. The research uses a trend line in forecasting investments, a method of integral rating assessment, and an auxiliary method of normalization used for indicators. This study proposes a theoretical-scientific approach that includes analyzing and compiling a ranking of regions in terms of their investment attractiveness and the efficiency of using investment opportunities in the agricultural sector in the context of ensuring financial security. An algorithm is used to establish the criteria for assessing the investment attractiveness of various regions and to compile a ranking of regions based on indicators of each sphere of investment attractiveness related to the issue of ensuring financial security. Based on the results obtained, strategic decisions regarding ensuring financial security were identified. The authors note that the study has limitations due to considering only the specifics of the agricultural sector of Ukraine's economy. Moreover, due to the state of war, not all regions of the country were considered in the article. Prospects for further research involve assessing the investment potential in the post-war period for all regions of Ukraine.

Analysis of factors affecting the course of actinic keratosis

Actinic keratosis (AK) is a photodependent skin impairment with local intraepidermal atypia of keratinocytes, which is manifested by erythematous, erythematous­squamous, papulo­squamous elements with localization mainly in open (for insolation) areas of the body. Objective — to analyze the comorbidity and factors affecting the course of АК in different age groups of the population, taking into account the growing incidence of AK in recent years, especially in the southern regions of Ukraine. Materials and methods. During 2020—2024 under our supervision were 78 patients with AK aged 40 to 83 years, of which 40 were men and 38 were women. Trigger factors and somatic diseases were analyzed, which, according to patients, could affect the course of dermatosis. Results and discussion. The average age of men under our supervision was (54.3 ± 0.3) years, women — (58.4 ± 0.5) years. 54 (69.2 %) patients had a complicated family history of AK, including 3 (3.8 %) people having first­line relatives suffering from malignant skin diseases. 56 (71.8 %) of the respondents identified their past sun exposure as excessive and accompanied by skin burns followed by epidermal detachment. 5 (6.4 %) patients had long­term contact with harmful substances (petroleum products, household chemicals). In the observation group, 45 (57.7 %) patients with nicotine dependence were found. Against the background of AK concomitant pathology was revealed: diseases of the cardiovascular system (coronary heart disease — in 23 (29.5 %) people, hypertension — in 14 (17.9 %)); diabetes mellitus — in 5 (6.4 %) people; autoimmune pathology (autoimmune thyroiditis — in 2 (2.6 %) people, Behçet’s disease — in 1 (1.3 %) woman, ulcerative colitis — in 1 (1.3 %) man); oncological processes of different localization — in 11 (14.1 %) patients from the observation group. Conclusions. As a result of the clinical study, it was established that one of the leading factors in the development of AK, in addition to excessive insolation, is genetic predisposition, the study of the mechanisms of which is an important aspect in the development of new methods for the treatment of dermatosis and prevention of neoplastic transformations; extended oncological screening of patients with AK is etiopathogenetically justified; an increase in the number of people with nicotine dependence in the group of patients with actinic keratosis (57.7 %) compared with the total number of the nicotine dependent in Ukraine (40—45 %) requires further study of the combined effect of excessive insolations and smoking on the development of AK.

Formation and evaluation of collection material of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) in the Western region of Ukraine

Formation and evaluation of collection material of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) in the Western region of Ukraine

TRENDS IN ECO-TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN UKRAINE UNDER CONDITIONS OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR

Objective. The article aims at analyzing the current trends in the development of ecological tourism in Ukraine under conditions of the russian-Ukrainian war. Methods. The results of the study are obtained applying the following methods: theoretical generalisation and system-structural method (to study the theoretical foundations of ecotourism), analysis (to analyse the main trends in the development of ecotourism in Ukraine), statistical method (to process statistical information), classification method (to divide the regions by ecotourism potential), abstract-theoretical method (to formulate theoretical conclusions). Results. The current trends in the development of ecological tourism in Ukraine are analysed according to two main directions: ecological tourism within and outside protected areas. The main organisational forms of ecological tourism are identified, including ecological tourist routes and trails, cultural and educational ecological excursions, recreation in eco-hotels of various types, active mountain and water eco-recreation. The author analyses the security features of ecotourism under the conditions of the russian-Ukrainian war, the activities of the international certification programmes "GreenKey" and "BlueFlag", and the most popular ecotourism sites in Ukraine. As a result of the analysis, it is proposed to conditionally divide the regions of Ukraine, according to the existing ecotourism potential, into 4 categories: regions with high ecotourism development potential, regions with medium ecotourism development potential, regions with low ecotourism development potential and regions where ecotourism is impossible to organise.

THREE IMAGES OF POLISSIA. A COMPARATIVE STUDY IN POSTCOLONIAL COLORS

The paper examines the images of Volyn Polissia and its inhabitants in the works by the writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Based on the methods of comparative and postcolonial studies, the research focuses on the novels “Friendship” (1905) by Lesia Ukrainka, “Malashka” (1881) by the Polish writer G. Zapolska, and “Olesia” (1898) by the Russian author A. Kuprin. The phenomenon of the Volyn-Polissia text provides an opportunity to clarify the topic in historical and cultural dimensions. The narrative structures of the three stories are considered as matrices for perceiving, understanding, and describing reality. The peculiarities of literary practices in topographical and anthropological cataloging of the ‘other’ were also investigated.For a long time, Polissia was under the control of neighboring states. The approach of the Polish and Russian authors to the ‘appropriated territories’ was distinctively invasive (imperial). The positions of cultural and state dominance legitimized the ‘other’ as a secondary and subordinate figure. Thus, the efforts of the colonizers were directed at lowering the native and elevating the stranger. The stranger, as represented in the characters of G. Zapolska and A. Kuprin, was a carrier of higher morality, intelligence, culture, etc. Through total control, he acquired the ‘right’ to rule over those ‘inferior’ to him. In the stories “Malashkaˮ and “Olesiaˮ, which are very similar in their main points, this mechanism is clearly revealed in the female images. The depiction of the local population as wild, aggressive, and drunken ‘creatures’ also attests to the authors’ views.In contrast, the story “Friendship” is perceived as a tale of the national affirmation of the Ukrainian region. Lesia Ukrainka doesn’t idealize the residents of Polissia but clearly shows their distinctiveness. The writer’s characters are Ukrainian and Polish girls of the same age. They have different destinies due to their differing backgrounds. The depicted worlds are independent, which is evidenced by the life of their representatives.

Assessment of risks to the critical infrastructure of Ukraine in the conditions of russian military aggression

The destruction of the infrastructure of populated areas has been occurring since the first days of the invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, both as a result of direct hostilities and as a result of targeted missile and artillery strikes on critical infrastructure and life support facilities. In accordance with the National Plan for the Protection and Ensuring the Safety and Stability of Critical Infrastructure, it is necessary to conduct an assessment of threats and risks to critical infrastructure in the relevant areas and an assessment of threats to national security as a result of threats to critical infrastructure. The evaluation of the risk of infrastructure losses from missile and artillery attacks was carried out based on the calculation of the probability of the occurrence of relevant dangerous situations and the likelihood of losses from them for different types of infrastructure according to the model. The risk in work was quantified as the product of the probability of the threat of artillery and missile attacks, exposure, and the corresponding impact on it in the form of economic losses. Taking into account the results obtained in assessing the probability of missile and artillery attacks and losses of various types of infrastructure from them, a risk matrix was built according to the model used in the EU. The results of the assessment show that for almost all regions of the country, there is a risk of damage to the infrastructure by Russian shelling. At the same time, the highest level of risk of infrastructure losses from missile and artillery fire in the regions of Ukraine is noted in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. A high level of risk is characteristic of the Zaporizhia, Luhansk, Kherson, Chernihiv, and Mykolaiv regions. The average level of risk of infrastructure losses from rocket and artillery fire is noted for the Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Odesa, and Zhytomyr regions. The low level of risk mainly applies to Cherkasy, Poltava, Vinnytsia, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Khmelnytskyi regions. The assessment of the risk of infrastructure losses by category is carried out according to data from the Kyiv School of Economics regarding the formation of direct losses for various types of infrastructure objects. Thus, a risk matrix is constructed. At the same time, statistical data calculates the probability of dangerous events and the probability of economic losses from them. On this basis, the corresponding dependence is formed, which was done to solve the purpose of this publication. The results of the assessment indicate the highest values of the probability of shelling for critical infrastructure objects (37%), residential buildings (25%), and educational institutions (8%). Energy facilities (6%), agro-industrial complexes, and industrial enterprises have a much lower probability of damage, which is also 6%. A probability distribution was obtained for different types of infrastructure to estimate the likelihood of losses of infrastructure objects from shelling similarly. The results of the assessment indicate that the most significant probability of infrastructure losses in the conditions of Ukraine is characteristic of residential buildings, infrastructure facilities, the energy industry, and the agricultural sector. At the same time, residential buildings, infrastructure facilities, enterprise assets, and industry are characterized by the highest probability of shelling. Taking into account the results obtained in assessing the likelihood of missile and artillery attacks and the loss of various types of infrastructure from them, a risk matrix was constructed in accordance with the model used in the EU. The analysis of the obtained results shows that a high risk of direct losses is characteristic of residential buildings and critical infrastructure facilities. The assets of enterprises, industries, agriculture, education, and energy have an increased level of risk. Objects of the forest fund, trade, housing and communal services, culture, tourism, sports, health care, and transport have an average level of risk. Other types of infrastructure objects considered in this study, including administrative buildings, digital infrastructure objects, the social sphere, and the financial sector, are characterized by a low level of risk. The results obtained regarding the reasonable assessment of risks and damages to Ukraine's infrastructure resulting from Russian military aggression are an essential prerequisite for the development of sensible measures to prevent threats and bring the aggressor to justice for further compensation for damages.

Optimization and standardization of the work of a health care facility during a chemical accident

During the years of war, as a result of aviation and missile attacks, a significant number of health care facilities in various regions of Ukraine were destroyed, and the complexity and intensity of their work increased significantly. If the readiness of hospitals and their employees to treat gunshot and explosive injuries is established, in the case of mass destruction of chemically hazardous enterprises and the threat of the enemy using weapons of mass destruction, including chemical weapons, there is a need for special training of health care facilities to work in the in conditions of chemical threats. The aim of the work was justification of the development and set of measures for the implementation of standard operating procedures in the event of a chemical incident. The legal documents and recommendations of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, management of the World Health Organization and the Red Cross on the topic of the study were used. The research methods: bibliosemantic, analytical, modeling were applied. It is established that the special management group, which includes representatives of various services, is of decisive impor­tance in the effective management of a health care facility during a chemical incident: administration; communication department; security department; management of nurses and the department of infection control; human resources department; pharmacy; intensive care unit; department of engineering maintenance and repair; laboratory; kitchen; laundry; cleaning service and waste management. The most important measures of response to a chemical incident that ensure the safety of medical personnel and patients are the organization of a triage zone and a decontamination area for chemically affected persons. Based on the above, to prepare a health care facility for work during a chemical incident, it is necessary to develop a response plan, which consists of special administrative and management decisions and provides for regular staff training.

Характеристика маточного стада несвицького внутрішньопородного типу українських рамчастої та лускатої порід коропа за комплексом продуктивних та репродуктивних показників

Purpose. To provide an assessment of the complex of productive and reproductive parameters of the brood stock of the Nesvych intrabreed type of Ukrainian framed and scaly breeds of carp grown in pond conditions of the Polissia zone. Methodology. The study was conducted at fish farms of Lviv and Volyn regions of Ukraine during 2004-2024. The material for the study was sexually mature carps of the Nesvych type of different ages. The main fish productive and biological parameters were studied during spring valuation according to generally accepted methods in fish farming. Exterior evaluation was carried out according to weight and the main parameters of body structure. Measurements were made with a centimeter tape with an accuracy of 1 mm. Individual weighing of older age groups was carried out on electronic scales PROK VT-150-R1, juveniles - TS-500. Based on the results of the measurements, the main exterior parameters were analyzed and determined — girth, body length to height ratio, head length. The ejaculate volume was determined using an Eppendorf pipette-dispenser with an accuracy of 0.1 cm3. Sperm movement activity was determined using a Zeiss Axiostar plus microscope with a 20x/0.40 phase-contrast objective. The number of spermatozoa in cm3 was calculated using a Macler camera. Calculation of the absolute working fertility was carried out by the weight method, with the calculation of the number of eggs in 1 g and the subsequent determination of the weight of 1 egg. Relative working fertility was defined as the ratio of working fertility to body weight. Findings. The study showed that carps of the Nesvych intrabreed type had exterior parametetrs typical for Ukrainian carp breeds. At the same time, the working fertility of first-time spawning females was in the range of 328.1 - 522.7 thousand eggs, age 6-8 females - 645.7 - 1178.3 thousand eggs, older age groups - 536.2 – 1014.0 thousand eggs. With the average ejaculate volume of 7.6 – 8.3 cm3 in first-spawning males and re-spawning ones 14.9 – 21.3 cm3, active movement of spermatozoa after their activation was observed: 33.1 – 48.6 s and 56.3 - 59.3 s, respectively. At the same time, the working fertility of males was 90.1 - 443.2 billion spermatozoa. The positive response of female Nesvych carp to pituitary stimulation exceeded 95%. Originality. The results of 20 years of selective-breeding work with a representative of aquaculture in the western region of Ukraine are highlighted. In particular, weight dynamics, main exterior and reproductive parameters of brood fish of different ages of brood carp stock of Nesvych intrabreed type of Ukrainian framed and scaly breeds, which were presented and successfully passed the state approval in 2023, are summarized. Practical value. High fish productive and biological parameters of broodstocks of the Nesvych inbred type allow recommending them for use for the purpose of commercial cultivation. Key words: Nesvych carp, intrabreed type, brood stock, exterior, weight, age groups, condition factor fertility, ejaculate volume.

Architectural and planning features of wooden orthodox Churches of Bukovyna using the example of the assumption church, 2 Novoushytska street, Chernivtsi

Wooden churches are an important part of Ukraine's cultural heritage. A significant portion of them has been identified, included in the State Register, and thus is under state protection. It should also be noted that the wooden architecture sites of western Ukraine were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013 (nomination "Wooden Tserkvas of the Carpathian Region in Poland and Ukraine"). A characteristic feature of the Moldavian-Bukovinian type churches is a plan in the shape of an Orthodox cross. They also feature a high and steep wooden tent roof. The plan consists of three parts: the narthex, the nave, and the altar part. Above each part is a spherical vault in the shape of a half-sphere. The walls are made of wooden beams. The length of the wooden beam’s ranges from 3 to 6 meters. The entrance to the church is always located on the south facade. The prototype of all wooden churches of this type is considered to be the wooden church of the Putna Skete from the 14th century. The architectural monument of national significance, the Assumption Wooden Church, is an outstanding example of folk architecture. The church has retained its authenticity and has been located at its historic site since 1876. Its architectural and planning features lie in the preservation of the traditions of medieval folk architecture of wooden Orthodox churches in Bukovina, serving as a unique authentic example for researchers and restoration scientists The article provides an analysis of the architectural and planning features of the wooden Assumption of the Virgin Mary Church, one of the four wooden churches of national architectural significance located in the city of Chernivtsi. The impact of historical, cultural, and social factors on its architecture is analyzed. Methods and approaches to the preservation and restoration of wooden churches are considered, particularly the use of modern 3D scanning technologies for recording the state of the object and creating its phantom model. The article is illustrated with architectural drawings: site plan, floor plan, and elevations, and provides photographic documentation of facade and interior fragments.

Conceptual basis of architectural and urban planning heritage development in ethnic regions of Ukraine

The article describes the results of the philosophical and methodological analysis of the definitions - "formation", "concept" and "network" in the context of the preservation of architectural and urban heritage in ethnic regions of Ukraine. The relationship between these definitions and modern ideas about sustainable development and self-organization is revealed by their postmodern interpretation and architectural-sociological orientation. On this basis, two macrocosmic principles - the tectonicity of the formation of cultural focuses and the cyclicity nature of the sustainable development of ethnic regions, and two microcosmic principles - the architectonicity self-organization of the areas of these focuses’ and the ornamentality of their network is theoretically substantiated. These principles form the philosophical foundations of the formation of regional networks of historical centers of architectural and urban heritage on the territory of Ukraine. The principle of cyclicity reflects the recurrence of periodic changes in natural phenomena and stages of sustainable development of settlements and communities. The essence of the principle of tectonicity consists in the non-accidental placement of the overwhelming majority of focuses’ of architectural and urban heritage, which are provincial cities and towns, outside the zones of tectonic rupture dislocations and geopathogenic zones. The principle of architectonicity, which connects the natural and artificial environment, regulates the location of individual focuses’ and areas outside of fully urbanized territories, between highways and railways of national and international importance. The natural component of the architectonicity principle is rooted in the desire of a large part of historical provincial cities, towns, and villages to be located in a functionally and aesthetically attractive landscape environment - on the coasts of seas, lakes, and rivers, on the tops and slopes of hills, against the background of forest areas, etc. The principle of ornamentality integrates macrocosmic cyclicity and tectonicity with microcosmic architectonicity. It has a multi-layered structure, contains potentials, and becomes a regulator of the formation and sustainable development of the investigated network at all levels of its architectonical structure.

Research on hydrogen sulfide removal from water using a hydroejector

The war in Ukraine has significantly impacted the country's water resources, leading to deteriorated water quality, threats to drinking water supplies, and long-term environmental issues. Intensive pollution of surface water sources has necessitated increased use of groundwater for drinking purposes. The quality of groundwater in Ukraine varies greatly, often containing concentrations of iron, manganese, hardness salts, and hydrogen sulfide that exceed acceptable limits. Hydrogen sulfide concentrations in different regions range from 1 to over 20 mg/dm³, far exceeding the permissible limit of 0.05 mg/dm³ for drinking water. In the southern regions of Ukraine, such as Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Odesa oblasts, hydrogen sulfide levels exceed the norm by more than 100 times. Existing water purification methods for hydrogen sulfide require the construction of expensive aeration facilities with various loadings, biological reactors, and oxidation filters, which entail significant capital and operational costs. Moreover, these facilities do not always ensure the desired water quality. Therefore, developing new methods and technologies aimed at intensifying hydrogen sulfide removal from water, along with various devices and structures for their implementation, is a pressing issue related to supplying the population with quality water. Among the developed approaches, the use of aeration as an independent method for purification is notable; however, it is used for low hydrogen sulfide concentrations and is most effective at low water pH levels. This article presents the results of experimental studies on the purification of groundwater from hydrogen sulfide by aeration using a hydroejector. Optimal parameters for the hydrogen sulfide removal process, depending on its concentration and water pH, were determined. The effectiveness of water purification using the hydroejector was substantiated and investigated. The key operational parameters of the hydroejector were established.

DYNAMICS OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINEAN WAR. AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT ON FUTURE SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY

In the context of geopolitical developments and international tensions, the war in Ukraine is a crucial contemporary reference point, capturing the attention of the international community by its complexity and scale. This conflict, which began in 2014 following the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation and intensified in the eastern regions of Ukraine, has generated a series of profound transformations in the landscape of security and international relations. Detailed analysis of the dynamics of the Russian-Ukrainian war becomes essential for understanding its long-term implications for security and defence policies. This analytical process is not limited to investigating the conflict itself, but extends to assessing how events in Ukraine have shaped and will continue to shape national and international security strategies. Shaping future security and defence policy in Europe, with direct implications for Romania, given its position on the border with Ukraine and its membership of NATO, should be based on a comprehensive and coordinated approach.

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.

Search of opportunities for digitalization of infrastructure and establishment of industry 5.0 based on the application of artificial intelligence: regional aspect of digital transformation

The consistent practice of digitalization shows the ‘emergence’ of a new quality of work of development institutes, businesses. The further development of the infrastructure, taking into account innovations and ‘digits’, will make it possible to fulfill important tasks in the partial implementation of the directions of progressive digital development of the regions of Ukraine outlined by the government in the post-war period. The purpose of the article is research and data analysis in terms of sub-indices of digital transformation of the regions of Ukraine with the aim of finding opportunities for digitization of infrastructure and working business processes. The authors consider three stages of the development of artificial intelligence through the prism of digitalization of the economy and virtual reality, namely: basic artificial intelligence, universal artificial intelligence, artificial super intelligence. The article attempts to present the opportunities created as a result of industry digital transformation, the development of the Internet, the penetration of basic e-services, the introduction of a paperless regime, and the development of centers for the provision of administrative services. The sub-index ‘Penetration of basic e-services’ shows positive dynamics. Improvement of this sub-index indicates an improvement in terms of connection to the Unified Information System of the Social Sphere; availability in all departments of the State Registration of Civil Status Acts, maternity hospitals e-Malyatko; connecting the Technical Inventory Bureau to the State Register of Property Rights. It was concluded that the new virtual reality in combination with the ever-present application of the latest information and communication technologies is the driving force behind the formation of Industry 5.0, innovations are ‘born’, and new types of digital services appear. The IoT, big data analytics, AI, communicativeness and networking of interactions, diffusion of innovations and Internet technologies become the impetus for digital and innovative changes in all sectors of the economy.

Assessment of the Furniture Board Ecological Footprint: Case Study of a Woodworking Enterprise in the Carpathian Region of Ukraine

Understanding a product's ecological footprint has become incredibly important, as its assessment supports efforts to promote sustainable practices. However, there is limited knowledge about the specific environmental impacts of woodworking enterprises and their products. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the ecological footprint of a typical product from a woodworking enterprise in the Carpathian Economic Region of Ukraine. A middle-sized wood-processing enterprise was used as a case study. To achieve this objective, the study quantified the land area directly involved in producing 1 m3 of furniture board. Also, the concept of a "virtual area" of land, essential for CO2 absorption resulting from the transportation of raw materials for the production of 1 m³ of furniture board, was applied. Then the methodological approach to determine the "virtual area" of land necessary for the absorption of CO2 generated during the production of electricity which is spent on the operation of the main technological equipment and electricity consumption to produce 1 m3 of furniture panel is considered. The overall ecological footprint of producing 1 m3 of furniture board at the studied woodworking company is estimated as equivalent to 0.492 ha of forested area, from which only 3% of area is represented by direct land use - area used to produce wood for furniture board production.