Structural-functional Approaches Research Articles

J. Biden’s First Term: Renaissance of U.S. Public Diplomacy?

Since the end of Cold War, U.S. public diplomacy (PD) has displayed signs of a systemic crisis, largely due to a lack of political will to regard PD as one of the key foreign policy instruments. At the beginning of J. Biden’s presidency, it seemed likely that under his administration American PD would finally undergo significant modernization. Indeed, during the period from 2021 to 2024, there have been numerous changes within U.S. PD. The author analyzes the most prominent changes using principles of historic approach, systemic approach, as well as structural-functional approach. The article classifies these changes into three categories: institutional reforms, practical reforms, and methodological reforms. Reforms from the first category aim to optimize the organization of PD institutions and improve staff qualifications. Those from the second category focus on revision of the old practical methods and development of the new ones. The third category is defined by scientific analysis of the current U.S. PD system, its target audiences as well as the possible ways PD can be used to advance American foreign policy goals. All indicators discovered through the research conducted for this article suggest that J. Biden’s presidency has indeed become a starting point for major modernization of the U.S. PD and its re-emergence as one of the key foreign policy instruments.

Parameters of the efficiency of modernization of the economy of a macroregion from the perspective of a system of sustainable development

The relevance of the study lies in determining the parameters of the implemented economic transformations on the territory of the federal district as a single set of resource and production potentials, the relationship of which is ensured through public-state regulation based on modern information and digital technologies.The purpose of the study is to establish the parameters of the effectiveness of the implemented modernization of macro-regional systems in accordance with the conditions of balanced development with the help of modern electronic-digital technologies for regulating information flows.The objectives: to identify various options for scientific and theoretical interpretation of conceptual ideas for the content and implementation of economic modernization of various economic systems; to identify the relationships between territorial-resource and production factors with ensuring the optimal nature of production and technological processes at the macro-region level; to establish special functions of regional public administration bodies capable of ensuring balanced socio-economic regulation in the territory of the macro-region; to highlight the key characteristics of the implemented modernization of the economic system of the Southern macro-region in accordance with the specifics of sustainable development.Methodology. In the process of the research, systemic and structural-functional approaches, methods of analysis, generalization, comparison of initial research materials, as well as classification of the results of already implemented research studies of the most important aspects of the modernization of macro-regional socio-economic structures were used..Results. The processes of modernization of the macroregional economic system from the standpoint of the sustainable development system consist in public-management support for the efficient production of various economic goods, conditioned by the optimal-saving use of elements of natural systems within the framework of the implementation of innovative entrepreneurial initiatives while ensuring the optimal standard of living of the population.Conclusions. The parameters of the efficiency of modernization of the economy of the macroregion from the standpoint of sustainable development characterize the formation of available innovative fixed assets and the release of high-quality products with the optimal use of available resource potential. This is ensured through the creation of a single information and communication field of public-private partnership and the coordinated activities of stateadministrative structures of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation within the framework of a single electronic-digital space of the macroregion.

HYBRID APPROACH TO LEARNING BASED ON EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE METATHINKING IN POST-WAR UKRAINE

Purpose of the study is to synthesize generalized metaheuristic and metacognitive models, the use of which in project culture contributes to the formation of innovative creative-critical metathinking of an individual. Methodology. The methodology for studying creative activity and training of a designer is based on the post-neoclassical paradigm of scientific knowledge, subject-object integrity of the system of relations and dialectically developing relationships in a hybrid innovative learning environment. The methodology also includes new methods of interdisciplinary research and modeling of reality, integrating physical and social ontology. It is shown that the development of a structural-functional approach to the perception of physical and digital reality takes into account the peculiarities of an individual's brain activity. Results. The main results obtained are a triad of generalized author's metamodels, namely: 1. A heuristic metamodel of post-neoclassical perception of physical reality by a designer, in which the independence of cognition cycles, as well as the complementarity of paradigms (synergetic, triadic and semiotic) combines physical and social ontology, which creates new opportunities for the formation of a designer's creative metathinking in the process of experience. activity. 2. A heuristic metamodel of post-neoclassical perception and reflection of physical and virtual reality by a conceptual designer, in which the dependence of cycles of cognition, as well as the complementarity of heuristic metamodels, is achieved through universal triangles (fractal, Pascal, Sierpinski), the structures of which contribute to innovative activity of the conceptual designer. 3. Cognitive meta-model for the formation of meta-thinking of a designer-conceptualist, which is based on the spatio-temporal balance of explicit and hidden relationships, the cognitive visualization of which contributes to the search for harmony in the process of experience-oriented learning and creative activity through semiotic tools. Scientific novelty is determined by the complementarity of the structures of the author's metamodels of physical and digital reality, the synergy of which contributes to the optimization of experience-oriented models of teaching and self-learning. The interrelation of the structures of metamodels and their complementarity is the basis of successful activities in a hybrid learning environment (real physical and virtual mathematical), which facilitates the transfer of emotional and intellectual content between objects and subjects of the digital world. Practical significance of complementarity and interconnection of new metamodels of metathinking allows us to develop: universal criteria for determining the quality of design objects using GenAI; a method for identifying triads of interconnected opposites in information sources of various natures, the visualization of which simplifies interdisciplinary interaction between designers; create a personal e-assistant, e-consultant, e-expert using GenAI. In post-war Ukraine, interdisciplinary exchange of ideas, methods and successful experiences is extremely relevant within the framework of a hybrid approach to understanding the harmony of physical and digital reality, which promotes successful creative activity based on the perception of the harmony of nature to achieve the unattainable. Further development of experiential learning through the formation of metathinking is necessary to improve mental health and adapt to inevitable social transformations.

The Concept of Cognitive Space in the Context of Cognitive Securitology

Introduction. The article discusses the conceptual foundations of a new field of knowledge – cognitive securitology. The relevance of the study is due to the fact that the main means of cognitive warfare are modern digital technologies, while the object of influence of technical systems is mental systems, therefore there is a need to combine technical and humanitarian conceptual apparatus. The purpose of the article is to clarify the concept of “cognitive space” and distinguish between the concepts of information and cognitive spaces. Methodology and sources. One of the basic concepts of cognitive security is the concept of cognitive space, which has already been developed in linguistics, but due to the interdisciplinary nature of cognitive securitology needs to be clarified. Placing the category of cognitive space in the field of linguistic analysis narrows its content and does not make it possible to determine its semantic boundaries. The novelty of the analysis of the category “cognitive space” lies in the fact that the conceptual analysis of the category of cognitive space is based on the concept of self-organizing systems and the structural-functional approach. The concept of autopoiesis assumes that all elements and structures of the system, including cognitive ones, arise in order to ensure self-preservation, and the structural-functional approach allows us to determine the content and functions of the object. Results and discussion. Information space and cognitive space are intersecting but not coinciding fields, differing in their domains, but having one common task – ensuring the stability of the social system. Conclusion. The modern era is characterized by a global confrontation between civilizational systems and the transition of the confrontation into the phase of proxy wars, in which the main role is given to cognitive-psychological influence. Cognitive-psychological influence on the enemy is not only carried out at the preventive and preemptive stages of confrontation, but also often replaces other forms of war. Cognitive-psychological influence becomes possible and is carried out through the destruction of the cognitive space in which meanings and ideals that are specific to the social system function, which form goals and models of activity.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION: UKRAINIAN REALITIES AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

The problem of post-conflict reconstruction amidst an ongoing war is particularly relevant due to the necessity of balancing two key objectives: the rapid rebuilding of infrastructure essential for the functioning of society and the implementation of reforms aimed at enhancing the state’s investment attractiveness, promoting socio-economic modernization, and introducing modern educational standards. The fulfillment of these tasks is closely tied to the role of public authorities, which serve as the primary agents of the reconstruction process – from assessing the extent of destruction to integrating new practices and mechanisms in the context of socio-economic transformation. The purpose of this article is to examine global practices applicable to the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, taking into account its specific circumstances. The research methodology combines institutional and structural-functional approaches, enabling an analysis of how institutional transformations impact the implementation of recovery projects. The methods employed include document analysis, case studies, synthesis, and generalization. The study concludes that Ukraine requires both the adoption of global best practices in post-conflict reconstruction and the development of its own mechanisms, tailored to the specific nature of the destruction and occupation. The research also reveals that Ukraine needs differentiated recovery strategies for areas under its control and those still occupied. Additionally, the role of public authorities is emphasized as critical, requiring improvements in management practices and the establishment of safeguards against corruption and abuse. It is further demonstrated that the recovery process necessitates enhancements in both the legislative framework and the organizational structure of public authorities, with a focus on incorporating prioritization and planning principles across different levels of recovery efforts. Lastly, digital technologies are highlighted as instrumental in advancing recovery objectives, as they can streamline administrative processes, improve Ukraine’s investment rating, facilitate the compensation process for war-damaged property, and assist communities in executing recovery projects.

Responsible urban development policy: criteria, subjects, prospects

This article examines the primary directions of contemporary urban development policy, along with the issues and contradictions associated with its scientific research and practical implementation. The study aims to conceptualize the concept of “responsible urban development” as a complex of approaches and practices that hold promise for integration into practical urban and regional development policies, and to typologize potential approaches to implementing such policies. The authors use an institutional approach, the methodology of identity studies, the structural-functional approach and a case study. The article investigates quantitative and qualitative indicators, the key challenges and tasks of urban development policy, with a particular focus on the resources of modern urban development. The authors note that relying on a limited set of indicators does not provide the capacity for decision-making necessary to update and transform urban development policy to ensure its ability to promptly and flexibly respond to the numerous problems and challenges arising under conditions of socio-political instability. The article addresses and analyses several cases of contemporary urban development and the implementation of corresponding policies. Based on this analysis, the authors conclude that one of the central and most pressing issues in the policy of responsible urban development and the socio-political dynamics of cities is the inefficiency of the communication process between civil actors and stakeholders, on the one hand, and city authorities and the city administration, on the other. This communication deficit can only be partially addressed through digitalization, as the primary obstacles to improved communication are administrative barriers and the dominance of the interests of certain groups, such as large corporations and financial institutions.

Президентские выборы как показатель внутриполитической стабильности в РФ: федеральные и региональные аспекты

Subject. Presidential elections as an indicator of internal political stability in the Russian Federation. Purpose. Identification of factors of political stability in the Russian society capable to influence the electoral behavior of citizens, their attitude to various political institutions and actors, as well as affect the results of presidential elections. Results. The processes that took place during the election of the President of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the 2000s were considered. Based on the data of the Central Electoral Commission, the results of voting for the country as a whole and for individual regions were analyzed. It was noted that the ability to overcome difficulties at crucial moments for the state predetermined certain victories of V.V. Putin in elections. Methodology. The article uses general scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, method of comparative analysis, system and structural-functional approaches, statistical method. Scope. The results of the study can be applied in the practical activities of public politicians, state and municipal government bodies, in the development of general and special courses in political science, conflict science, national and regional security, political regionalism. Findings. The stability of the functioning of the structured political system and the high percentage of voters in the presidential elections clearly lie in effective action to ensure the well-being of citizens, the traditions of the national political culture.

Book Culture Ecology: Looking for a Concept

The authors have attempted to comprehend the ecological component of book culture, its importance for social development and evolution of human needs. This problem updating is closely connected with the modern state of book culture, characterized by minimization of state management, absolutist commercial approach, appearance of the great amount of players on the book market, multiformity of book products and modes of their advancement, transformation and re-estimation of activities of institutes of reading infrastructure, etc. It demands, according to our viewpoint, re-comprehension of the book culture state, inclusion of ecological criteria into its functioning, which presupposes, most of all, social attention to its various manifestations due to their correspondence to humanist values and national interests. The aim of the article is to reveal and justify the “book culture ecology” concept.The formation of ideas about this concept was ­carried out in the context of the paradigm of cultural ecology through clarification of its content and main vector directions. The article justifies the importance of book culture and considers different approaches to its treatment. It is shown that the eco-cultural aspects of book culture are an organic embodiment of its static and dynamic characteristics. In the progress of the study, the authors used terminological and operational analysis as well as structuralfunctional approach. Eco-cultural approach to different phenomena of book culture defines ethical norms of functioning of book-publishing industry different actors, determines their most important for the society principles of activity. Moreover, the study has defined difficulties of developing book culture ecological compatibility criteria. The result of the analysis has manifested itself in the generalized definition of the concept under study.

Development of information and didactic tools for practice-oriented education in universities

Relevance. The relevance of the research is determined by the change in the educational environment, which contributes to the search for new innovative methods of training qualified specialists capable of solving any tasks within their professional activities. Purpose. The purpose of the paper is to analyze the characteristics of practice-oriented education in Kazakh higher educational institutions in accordance with the development of information and didactic tools. Methodology. General scientific theoretical methods were used in the work, such as comparison, synthesis, system analysis, systematization, generalization and statistics, the method from abstract to concrete based on systemic and structural-functional approaches. Results. The author analyzed a number of scientific and methodological Kazakh and foreign sources to determine the semantic component of the phenomena of "practice-oriented education" and "information didactic tools". The current state was considered of the practice-oriented conception of learning in Ukrainian, Russian and Australian universities. The interpretation was substantiated of information and didactic means as material tools of professional interaction of subjects of the educational process. Practice-oriented education was analyzed in universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and key information and didactic tools were identified, including very open online courses, case-methods "Workbook", individualized electronic education programs. The promising vector was confirmed of the development of practice-oriented education in Kazakh universities based on statistical data of the state of previous years. Conclusions. It became evident that contemporary educational paradigms prioritize an activity-based approach, necessitating the refinement of pedagogical foundations. Various studies, both local and international, were scrutinized to grasp the nuances of developing informational teaching tools and integrating practical learning methodologies. It was established that a comprehensive analysis of these concepts is imperative. "Practice-oriented education" emerged as a holistic system of innovative teaching techniques designed to enhance essential aspects of a student's development, encompassing psychological, cognitive, motivational dimensions. Keywords: innovative education; didactics; activity approach; applicants for higher education; educational practice; information and didactic competence

Struktural Fungsional dalam Pengelolaan Desa Wisata Simarasok di Nagari Simarasok Kecamatan Baso Kabupaten Agam

The background to this research is the less than optimal management of the Simarasok Tourism Village. The type of research is a qualitative descriptive approach. The aim of this research is to analyze the Structural Functional approach in Management of the Simarasok Tourism Village in Nagari Simarasok, Baso District, Agam Regency. The results of the research show that: The Structural Functional Approach in Management of the Simarasok Tourism Village in Nagari Simarasok, Baso District, Agam Regency from four components, namely Adaptation, Goal attainment (Achievement of goals), Integration (Integration), and Latency (Latency or pattern maintenance) has been achieved. run by a larger social system, namely the Simarasok Tourism Village community, meaning that the Simarasok Tourism Village social system is able to fulfill its role and function. However, there are things that need to be improved in the Goal Attainment section, inadequate facilities and infrastructure, promises that are still electronic, resources that are not yet competent in the tourism sector.

Regional food security management based on Data Driven Decision Making

The goal is to study the effectiveness of food security management in the country and regions based on the principles of Data Driven Decision Making (DDDM) for making justified and effective decisions. This research was carried out as part of implementation of the tasks of the project on grant financing of Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the topic AP14871923 “Management of regional food security in the context of global challenges based on the concept of Data Driven Decision Making.” Methods - the works of domestic and foreign economists concerning the problems of food supply in the context of globalization and integration of the country's economy were used as theoretical and methodological basis for the study. Scientific research methods: monographic, abstract, logical, systemic and complex analysis, statistical data processing, structural-functional approach. Results - the authors considered the possibility of using DDDM in agricultural sector. Conclusions - implementation of the results allows to obtain a multiplier effect associated with achieving sustainability of agro-industrial system of the country's regions through the implementation of DDDM principles in practical activities of central state and local authorities. It is substantiated that the use of the concept of decision-making based on Data Driven Decision Making contributes to objective assessment of economic and physical availability of food, food safety, when quality of raw materials and products meets established requirements and guarantees safe consumption. It is necessary to support domestic production and reduce imports. This policy is followed by many countries with high level of food self-sufficiency.

Scientific substantiation of conceptual directions of development of the system of donation and transplantation

the article is devoted to the substantiation of the conceptual directions for the development of the system of organ donation and transplantation in the regions of Ukraine. The main principles of development are revealed. The basis for the formation of a modern conceptual model of the regional system of organ donation and transplantation has been laid. Materials and methods. To achieve the goals, the work used general scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, generalization, interpretation of scientific data, as well as systemic and structural-functional approaches. Results. Presents the conceptual directions for the development of the regional system of organ donation and transplantation, in the form of a set of principles (from Latin principium - beginning, basis) underlying the development of the system under consideration. The implementation of conceptual directions in modeling a modern conceptual model of the regional system of organ donation and transplantation will provide a model for the formation of strategic management mechanisms, will be the key to the development of regional transplant practice, the provision of affordable highly qualified transplant care to the population, sustainable socio-economic development of the system in the long term. Conclusions. The developed conceptual directions for the development of the system of organ donation and transplantation in the regions of Ukraine are a priority basis for the formation of a modern conceptual model of the regional system of organ donation and transplantation. The system of organ donation and transplantation in the regions of Ukraine is at the beginning of its formation and needs optimization of many organizational processes, which should be carried out systematically, comprehensively and purposefully on the basis of scientifically based principles, legislatively for the benefit of the population of the region.

Information and Environmental Media Hygiene as an Object of Sociological Analysis

Relevance. The widespread use of modern information and communication technologies, in particular, social Internet media, forms a special space (media ecosystem), which has a significant impact on the formation of public opinion, values and behavior of people. Particularly significant in the realities of expanding the boundaries of the media space of the culture of modern society, in the context of human interaction and the media ecosystem, is the researchers' appeal to the problem of determining the basic principles of the information and environmental media hygiene, considered as the ability of society to resist the destructive influence of media discourse in the post-truth era and related to the study of the influence of the media on mental and moral health of a person. The purpose of this work is a sociological analysis of the information and environmental media environment as one of the directions of countering the risks and dangers of the modern media environment. Objectives: disclosure of the essence of the main risks and dangers of the modern media environment; analysis of the relationship between the concepts of "information hygiene" and "information and environmental media hygiene"; definition of the basic principles of information and environmental media hygiene both from the side of modern social media (primarily Internet communication) and from the side of modern active users of the media environment (both media consumers and media producers). Methodology. The article uses such general scientific methods as comparative analysis, synthesis, abstraction and generalization. The research is based on the basic principles of a systematic and structural-functional approach. An ecological approach to understanding the media space was chosen as the main theoretical and methodological guideline. Results. The paper presents the results of theoretical and methodological analysis of the phenomenon of information and environmental media hygiene. The basic principles of the information and environmental media hygiene are defined and formulated both on the part of modern social media (primarily Internet communication media) and on the part of modern active users of the media environment (both media consumers and media producers). Conclusions. The modern media space and the developed media environment, in addition to providing various benefits and privileges to meet the information needs of media users, also carries large-scale risks and dangers, which, first of all, include infodemia and infoxification. Due to the fact that these negative phenomena have serious consequences for society, it becomes especially important to define and develop the principles of information and environmental media hygiene, which must be observed both by modern social media (primarily Internet communication) and by active users of the media environment (both media consumers and media producers).

Formation of strategic partnership between the state, employers and trade unions to ensure the workforce capacity of the post-war industrial recovery: condition and prospects

Abstract The authors of the article justified the need for the formation and implementation of a strategic partnership between the state, employers and trade unions in order to create favorable conditions for ensuring workforce capacity for the post-war recovery of Ukraine's industry. The author's research is based on the structural-functional approach. Its purpose is to identify and justify the possibilities of forming a strategic partnership between the state, employers and trade unions to ensure the workforce capacity of the post-war industrial recovery based on the analysis of the condition and specifics of their activities and interaction under conditions of full-scale armed aggression. The content and logic of the author's research included the following: 1) assessment of the general state of the domestic industry, key challenges and threats affecting it under conditions of martial law; 2) identifying the dynamics of changes in the supply of labor to industry, existing sharp contradictions, as well as positive changes in the recovery of certain branches of industry; 3) determination of key guidelines for the renewal of the system of institutions and mechanisms that regulate employment in industry and affect the justification of priorities regarding the processes of formation of workforce capacity for the recovery of Ukrainian industry; 4) analysis of the current state of the system of collective agreement regulation, the activities of key partners of the partnership, the functions of the National Tripartite Socio-Economic Council and the activities of specialized state structures regarding the prospects of personnel support for the recovery of Ukrainian industry; 5) conceptualization of the vision of the formation of a strategic partnership between the state, employers and trade unions to ensure the workforce capacity for the post-war recovery of industry, with the definition of priority tasks. It is substantiated that the modernized system of social dialogue is the basic tool for achieving mutual agreement and synergy in the implementation of strategic partnership in Ukraine. This system should be aimed at solving strategically important issues regarding the stability of the national economy, ensuring the workforce capacity for the post-war development of the industrial sector. Key guidelines for updating the system of relevant institutes and mechanisms are: 1) focusing on the concept of decent work, following the principle of the International Labor Organization (ILO) – 'build back better', as well as not focusing on the indicators of the pre-war level, but rather on achieving a qualitatively new level of functioning of the economy, social labor sphere, Ukrainian industry; 2) implementation of the European integration course and ensuring compliance of the system of relevant institutes in the industry with EU requirements and standards. Keywords strategic partnership, post-war recovery, workforce capacity of Ukrainian industry, trade unions, employers, state, social dialogue

The Policy of Preserving National Linguistic Identity on the Example of the Welsh

Introduction. The article examines the British policy pursued in the 16th – first half of the 20th centuries in relation to the autochthonous languages of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The author characterizes the language policy of Great Britain in this period as a policy of linguistic nationalism of the English language and discrimination against the national languages of other peoples. The article also discusses the main legal acts aimed at expanding the use of the Welsh language and consolidating the status of the Welsh language as the national language of Wales.Materials and methods. To achieve this goal, the article used the method of the structural-functional approach, as well as modern principles of scientific knowledge of complex social phenomena and processes, based on a combination of macro- and microsociological research. The materials of the article were the works of scientists on the stated issues.Results of the study. It is concluded that the Welsh language has managed to maintain its independence to a greater extent than other autochthonous languages of the peoples of Great Britain, and in modern conditions there is a tendency to increase the number of people using the Welsh language in everyday life. The main findings of this article were the demonstration of specific discriminatory measures applied by the UK in relation to the Welsh language, including the ban on the use of Welsh as the language of legislation, the language of judicial proceedings and restrictions on teaching in Welsh.Discussion and conclusion. The study identifies the reasons and constitutional and legal factors for the transition from a policy of language discrimination to a policy of dialogue of cultures, as well as the influence of public figures advocating the preservation and expansion of the use of the Welsh language on the language policy of Great Britain. The constitutional significance of the Welsh Language Regulations 2011 is stated, and for the first time in the Russian-language doctrine the content of this law is analyzed.

Key historical periods in the development of music pedagogy: Analysis and overview

Relevance. The research relevance of a comprehensive modern music pedagogy history analysis is determined by the need to comprehend and creatively use the accumulated experience to improve the theory and practice of music education in the context of new challenges and priorities of the 21st century.Purpose. The study aims to identify the main trends and regularities in the development of music pedagogy in key historical epochs and determine their impact on the current state and prospects of music education in Kosovo.Methodology. The methods of historical-genetic, historical-comparative, historical-typological, historical-systemic analysis, induction, deduction, axiological and structural-functional approaches were employed in the study.Results. The key stages of the development of European music pedagogy � antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Enlightenment, classicism, romanticism � are identified and characterised. The main trends in the development of music education in Kosovo in the XX-XXI centuries are traced. It is shown that each era made a unique contribution to the formation of the theory and practice of music pedagogy, reflecting the philosophical and aesthetic ideas, socio-cultural conditions and needs of musical practice of their time. It is established that modern music pedagogy should creatively rethink and adapt historical approaches and methods in the context of new educational realities and tasks. The development of Kosovo music pedagogy requires the development of progressive ideas of world musical and pedagogical thought in combination with reliance on original national traditions.Conclusions. The theoretical significance of the study is in the conceptualisation of the history of music pedagogy as a dynamic and socio-culturally determined field. Practical significance lies in the possibility of using the materials for the modernisation of music education, considering the historical experience and modern trends. The prospects for further development of the history of music pedagogy in connection with the tasks of improving the system of music education in Kosovo are outlined.

Accommodation of activities of Ukrainian libraries under marital law

The purpose of the article is to provide an argumentative identification of a qualitatively new direction in the activities of Ukrainian libraries under martial law – socio-productive. The methodological basis of the article is based on general scientific methods such as abstract and logical, analysis, cognitive, and synthesis. Dialectical, objectivity, systemic, and structural-functional approaches to scientific knowledge are applied. The scientific novelty of the article consists in revealing the peculiarities of the functioning of Ukrainian libraries under martial law. Such traditional areas of activity in the conditions of the Russian-Ukrainian war, as information and communication, information and advisory, scientific, socio-cultural and local studies, should be supplemented with socio-productive ones. The proposed material enriches the theory of modern librarianship about the changing role of libraries in society under the influence of socio-political processes, determining the new quality of the Ukrainian library institute as an active participant in nation-building processes. The practical significance of the obtained results lies in the application of the acquired best experience of library practice in the activities of library institutions of all systems and departments in order to positively strengthen their image and reputation. Conclusions. In the conditions of the Russian-Ukrainian war, the library social institute immediately reacted to the events in the state, changing the algorithm of its functioning with a reorientation to socio-political requests. Among the main traditional areas of activity, the socio-productive one definitely stood out. That is, the library has shown itself as an adaptive system that rationally transforms the work algorithm in order to maintain the optimal state in accordance with the changing conditions of the external environment. The genesis of the strategy for the development of the Ukrainian library and information sphere is consistent with the strategies of national economic, social and humanitarian development

ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКА ДЕРЖАВНОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ У СФЕРІ БІОЕНЕРГЕТИКИ: ЗАКОРДОННИЙ ДОСВІД ТА КРИТЕРІЇ ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ ДЛЯ УКРАЇНИ

Background . Renewable energy is energy obtained from renewable or inexhaustible energy sources. Such sources include the energy of the sun and water flows, wind, tides, geothermal sources, and biofuels. State policy in bioenergy is unique for each country and is determined by the specifics of economic development and natural and climatic conditions. At the same time, similar approaches can be identified in supporting bioenergy development: increased tariffs for the sale of energy, subsidies, tax benefits, etc. Taking national characteristics into account is often a key to the successful functioning of the national energy system. Basically, the policy of the states consists of creating economic incentives and formulating target indicators for energy development and emission reduction. Research object. The research object was the instruments of state policies in the field of bioenergy based on the example of the European Union (EU), the USA, and China. Methods . The publication is based on the use of various methods. Thus, the research methodology was based on general scientific methods, such as abstract and logical – to define the essence of bioenergy, system analysis, synthesis and comparison method – to reveal the essence of state policy in the field of bioenergy in different countries. Special methods, namely the structural-functional approach, were used to present the main mechanisms of state policy in the field of bioenergy; the analytical method was used to identify the criteria for the effectiveness of state policy in the field of bioenergy. Results . The analysis of the issue of state policy in the field of bioenergy allowed the author to achieve the research goal and show the importance of state policy tools for the state to create a favorable environment for the effective functioning of bioenergy. Consideration of the current state of scientific development of the problem of state policy in the field of bioenergy, analysis of foreign experience in the formation and implementation of state policy in the field of bioenergy, and determination of criteria for the effectiveness of state policy in the field of bioenergy contributed to the achievement of the specified goal. The role of Ukraine in global energy security and politics was noted. The author presented the main mechanisms of state policy in bioenergy. Among the criteria for the effectiveness of state policy in bioenergy, valuable, economic, regulatory, innovative, and relative criteria were identified. Сonclusions . Thus, understanding the mechanisms of state policy in the field of bioenergy and the use of certain criteria for its assessment will allow for the improvement of the relevant policy in Ukraine.

Relationship of Innovation Management and Investments in State Policy Development

The conceptual-categorical research apparatus was further developed by clarifying the essence of the concepts, namely: "innovation" as a new or significantly improved product (goods, services) or process introduced into use, a new sales method or a new organizational method in business practice, work organization places or in external communications; "state innovation and investment policy at the regional level" as a complex, dynamically developing, hierarchically and spatially organized socio-economic system that functions within the boundaries of a certain territory, on which economic innovation and investment processes and dependencies between market entities are carried out taking into account the characteristic territorial features of the innovative development of the regions. It has been established that the following are key technologies, the implementation of which will be important for creating a new basis for the development of the economy, financial and non-financial services: digital information processing technologies (creation of new products, upgrading of traditional industries, management efficiency, the Internet of Things), including including blockchain technology (financial innovations, smart contracts, sharing economy); 3D printing (production of new products, customization of production while maintaining the effect of scale); artificial intelligence (substitution of labor with capital - especially in the field of telecommunications, unmanned transport, finance; machine learning as a prerequisite for customization of production); virtual reality (production of new products, expansion of the spectrum of solvable tasks, especially in the sectors of entertainment, health care, education); 5G communication (communication services, management efficiency, Internet of things, unmanned transport). It was noted that innovative activity is not a one-time activity, but is a system of measures for understanding the idea, introducing it into production, and scaling technologies. The innovation and investment policy must be implemented within the framework of the strategic plan. As a result of the evolution of theoretical views and accumulated practical experience, innovation and investment activities are understood as various scientific, innovative, investment, organizational, technological, financial and commercial actions that lead to the implementation of innovations. It is noted that the nature of innovation and investment state policy at the regional level is determined by the degree of state intervention in economic processes, which is why the levels of regional development differ. Such interference is manifested through the implementation of tax, financial, credit, licensing, price, etc. policies. Regardless of the scale, innovation and investment activity at the regional level is defined from the point of view of the following positions: from the standpoint of institutional theory - as a field of activity, that is, a set of institutions that ensure the production, distribution and use of new, economically beneficial knowledge; from the point of view of the network approach - as a process by which modern technologies and innovative businesses based on them are produced; from the standpoint of a structural-functional approach - as a hierarchically organized spatial system that ensures the maximization of scientific and technical progress while observing regional system limitations.

Assessment of Sanctions against Russian Science by Foreign Researchers: Diversity of Approaches

Introduction. The introduction of restrictive measures (sanctions) against Russian science, aimed at preventing Russia's participation in international scientific collaboration in both bilateral and multilateral formats, has become a prominent feature of modern international relations. For the first time in many years, international collaboration in various scientific fields has encountered significant political and economic constraints, leading to Russia's withdrawal from joint programs and projects with key partner states in the scientific sphere. The study's significance lies in the necessity to develop a theory related to this type of sanctions, given their unprecedented nature. A comprehensive understanding is needed, reflecting foreign scientists' views on the sanctions: whether they deem them justified and if they are willing to continue cooperation in any capacity. This will become a basis for modifying Russia's science and technology policy in the context of international cooperation. The subject of the study is the range of approaches foreign experts have toward the structure, scale, and implications of sanctions against Russian science. Object: Conceptual systematization of foreign researchers' perceptions regarding the phenomenon of anti-Russian sanctions in the scientific field. Tasks: identify the reasons behind the increased interest of foreign researchers and experts in the issue of international sanctions against Russian science; assess the level of consensus within the global scientific community regarding the need for such sanctions; identify the cause of bias among supporters of anti-Russian sanctions in the scientific field; determine the extent of foreign analysts' interest in the impact of sanctions on both Russian and global science; identify the pragmatic aspects of the current model of sanctions against Russian science. Degree of topic development: This type of research has not yet been conducted in either Russian or foreign science. Methods. General scientific methods (analysis and synthesis, abstraction and generalization, comparison), systemic and structural-functional approaches were used along with specialized scientific methods, such as discourse analysis, meta-analysis, and stochastic factor analysis technique. Result and Discussion. The article identifies three groups of approaches, along with their underlying arguments concerning the category of sanctions under consideration: radical, moderate, and liberal. The author demonstrates the predominance of a moderate approach, which aligns with official decisions to sever institutional scientific cooperation with Russia while permitting personal contacts. Conclusion. The international research community, aiming to gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of sanctions against Russian science on Russia and the rest of the world, pursues two objectives. The first objective is to identify strategies for enhancing the effectiveness of sanctions and justifying their necessity while mitigating their negative impact on global science. The second objective is to find effective strategies for implementing scientific sanctions, which could potentially be applied against other countries in the future. Considering the positions and approaches of foreign researchers toward the phenomenon of anti-Russian scientific sanctions is crucial not only for developing the theory of scientific sanctions but also for shaping the concept of Russian science and technology policy under new circumstances. The novelty of this study lies in its first-ever attempt in both Russian and foreign scientific literature to conceptualize the range of foreign expert discourse, which is characterized by diverse views and approaches toward sanctions applied to Russian science. The article contributes to the relevant field of research, specifically the theory of international sanctions in the scientific sphere, by arguing for the need to complement the analysis of the objective content of sanctions with an analysis of their subjective evaluation by the expert community.