Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University Research Articles

MANAGING STUDENTS’ ANXIETY WHILE LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN THE CONDITIONS OF WAR IN UKRAINE

The current tense situation in which Ukraine found itself due to Russia’s military aggression influenced all spheres of life: social, economic, medical, environmental and educational. And if traditionally the main factors determining the efficacy of foreign languages teaching and learning were methods and techniques used by the teacher, students’ mental capacities and cognitive knowledge of the target language and motivation, in today’s situation when a classroom ceased being a safe place, the priorities have shifted. Affective factor became essential, as depending on whether positive or negative emotions prevail, our mental processes while learning can be either boosted or hampered. In the process of foreign language teaching and learning the following affective factors should be taken into account: students’ self-esteem, risk-taking, motivation, anxiety and inhibition. Due to the current situation in Ukraine, learners’ anxiety became the object of our research. Ukrainian students, those learning foreign languages in particular, are facing now the difficulties connected with a high anxiety level. The research conducted at the faculty of foreign languages of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University proved an extremely high level of students’ situational anxiety, which is not only hampering their ability to learn, but has a drastic effect on students’ health. The teachers have to face the challenge of lowering their learners’ anxiety, conducting the academic process in the condition of war.

Impact of blended learning on studying English as a Foreign Language

The paper focuses on the research of the efficiency of three primary forms of teaching and besides, blended learning influence on learning and teaching English as a foreign language at Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Ukraine, at Faculties of Economics (particularly, Economic Cybernetics), Law, Pedagogy and Psychology, Philology, for two academic years 2020/2021, 2021/2022. The study sample consisted of 120 students from 4 mentioned faculties who took the compulsory academic discipline English for Specific Purposes in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd semesters in compliance with their curriculum. The objectives of the study are to analyze and compare the effectiveness of the practical application of the three primary forms of education (full-time, distant and blended) and to study the impact of blended learning on teaching and learning English as a foreign language in practical classes of the compulsory English course. For the research, a questionnaire survey divided into two parts was used. Each of the survey parts included four items. The second part of the survey was conducted based on the typical 5-level Likert scale. To analyze the elicited data, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) program was used for the qualitative research. The outcomes in both parts are presented in percentages. The study conclusions showed that a blended study is the challenge of the present-day education system and is highly approved by university students. They are sure that using blended learning in teaching EFL at Chernivtsi National University is beneficial, advantageous and productive for improving skills in English as a foreign language course. Four-fifths of the respondents stated that their language proficiency skills significantly enhanced compared to conventional teaching methods. Author: Nataliia Holovatska 0000-0002-2051-9454 n.holovatska@chnu.edu.ua

CONCEPTUALISM OF THE ORGANIZATION OF EDUCATIONAL AND METHODICAL ACTIVITY AS A KEY MODEL FOR ENSURING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION

The main purpose of the paper is to analyze the process of the organization of educational and methodical activity of educational institutions as a key model for ensuring the quality of education. Methodology. This study combines the analysis of organizational and methodical activity in different Ukrainian educational institutions and the analysis of their organizational tools. The method of qualimetric scales for measuring organizational and methodical activity proposed in this study can be used in organizing quality control of methodical support and support of educational programs at various levels. The background for this analysis is the data of Odessa National Medical University, Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University. Findings. In the article the problem of assessment of quality of education in general was considered. The authors have analyzed the problem of assessment of quality of educational and methodical support. In the paper the basic principles of formation of educational and methodical complex and defined levels of assimilation of educational material were revealed. The authors have considered the criteria of assessment of quality of educational and methodical complex. The frequency of their use is determined. On the basis of the frequency of use the criteria for evaluation of the pedagogical and methodical complex in educational institutions are identified and described. Practical implications. The results of the research are a methodological and practical basis for improvement of the organizational mechanism of educational and methodical activity of educational institutions. The results of the conducted research could be a framework for formation of effective educational system in Ukraine, providing constant development of the system of ensuring the quality of education. The main proposals could be used by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, also they should be taken into consideration by educational institutions.

APPLICATION OF BIOSURFACTANTS IN WASTEWATER BIOFILTRATION TECHNOLOGY USING DAPHNIA MAGNA

When solving water purification problems, including for the needs of industrial fish farming, biofiltration methods involving planktonic organisms, in particular branchiopod crustaceans, deserve special attention. A specific filtration apparatus feeding daphnia can provide highly efficient wastewater treatment from suspended fine particles that have a low settling velocity and are not able to be retained on mechanical filters. An important advantage of this method of water treatment is the ability to use the resulting zooplankton biomass as live feed for fish farming. The filtration properties of zooplankton can be improved by growing it in the presence of surfactants of biological origin, which, in addition, improve the absorption of nutrients by cladocerans and intensify their growth. In this study, the possibility of using a preparation of trehalosolipid biosurfactants obtained from the culture fluid of Rhodococcus erythropolis AU-1 for intensive growth of Daphnia magna culture for the purpose of biological treatment of water bodies was evaluated. It was established that the toxicity of trehalosolipids is dose-dependent, in particular, their minimum concentration at which the death of daphnia was observed within 24 hours of exposure was 300 mg/l, and the LC50 at the same duration of exposure was 479 mg/l. The maximum non-toxic concentration of the trehalosolipid biosurfactant is 200 mg/l. Concentrations of trehalosolipids in the range of 1-3 mg/l provide an increase in the density of daphnia culture by 1.3-1.7 times compared to the control. To evaluate the efficiency of biofiltration of Daphnia magna in the model experiment, water from the mechanical filter of the experimental recirculation system of the Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University was used. The value of the optical density of the discharge water decreases by more than half after one day of daphnia presence in it, and after 4 days - by 7 times. The addition of biosurfactants leads to a more efficient filtration process, with the best results obtained when using the preparation with a concentration of 1 mg/l. The use of biosurfactants in concentrations of 1, 2 and 3 mg/l leads to a decrease in electrical conductivity and total mineralization compared to the control. At the same time, the pH and soluble oxygen content did not change compared to the control.

Ukrainian-romanian stages for student archaeological practice

Cross-border cooperation between institutions of higher education is one of the goals of modern education, an important component of didactic and research activities. Over the past 30 years, such an initiative has been implemented several times during archaeological practices for students of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University and «Ștefan cel Mare» University of Suceava. During this time, four student exchanges took place. The main practice bases in 1993 were the settlements of Chornivka in Ukraine and Târgu Frumos in Romania, in 1994 – the settlements of Revne and Siret, and in 2006 and 2007 – the Khotyn fortress and the settlement of Fetești – La Schit. The periods of joint practice lasted for 10 days, were related to the solution of certain organizational issues and allowed to realize a number of important educational goals.

Origins of the Pan-European Movement and Modern Challenges for the University Community

The article examines the origins of the pan-European movement in the context of modern challenges for the university community using the example of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University. An analysis of the ideas of Richard Nicholas Kudenhofe-Kalergi regarding the unification of European states was carried out. The authors analyzed the international activity of Chernivtsi University as a constituent element of pan-Europeanism. In particular, it was noted that ChNU actively participates in various projects of the Pan-European Union and participates in various international programs, which is a real embodiment of the leading ideas of pan-Europeanism, which contribute to the modern processes of successful European integration of Ukraine in the humanitarian and educational spheres.

The practical significance of the mineralogical and petrographic collections in the Geological and Geographical Department of the Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University Natural Museum

The Geological and Geographical Department of the Natural Museum of the Yuriy Fedkovich Chernivtsi National University preserves reference minerals and rocks. It is one of the oldest university museums in Ukraine. Educational, scientific and research work using exposition and stock collections are the key aspects of the museum’s activity. The mineralogical and petrographic collection consists of about 13,000 exhibits. Each mineral and rock are represented by several samples from different deposits and regions to provide in-depth study and development of mineralogical and petrographic knowledge. During the practical course, students learn to combine theoretical and practical knowledge, to distinguish and work with the main real samples of rocks and, to classify minerals according to their physical properties; to distinguish rocks by structural and textural features, and to determine the conditions of their formation. Systematized collections of minerals and rock samples, kept in showcases and funds as well as relevant exhibits of the educational collection, are used in the educational courses in the Geological and Geographical department of the Museum. Basic tools such as glass, porcelain, reference minerals, 10% hydrochloric acid solution, magnifying glass, mining compass, matches etc. for diagnosing samples are provided. Special attention should be paid to safety measures when students work with samples, as well as additional tools for diagnostics. The safety issues refer careful handling of hydrochloric acid solution, cutting and pricking objects. Educational diagnostics of minerals starts with determining the most characteristic optical properties, as they can be established immediately. At the next stage, the mineral hardness according to the Mohs scale standards or by additional improvised tools is determined. The next stage involves determining the nature of the fracture and cleavage. Then carbonates are checked for the reaction of the sample with a solution of hydrochloric acid. Finally, based on the established signs and with the help of determinants, the conclusion about the mineral name and its reference to a certain class is made by students. The answer can be supplemented with information about the origin and forms of mineral occurrence in nature and the field of use. The examination and diagnostics of rocks is carried out according to the certan plan. First, the appearance of the rock sample is carefully examined with the naked eye and with the help of a magnifying glass. The colour, structural and textural features are determined. Acidity or basicity is established for igneous rocks. In the case of sedimentary rocks, the reaction to the action of hydrochloric acid, the size and nature of inclusions, the nature of cement are inspected. All the determined signs and properties of the samples are recorded in the laboratory work journals. With the help of identifiers, the name of the rock is established and the description is supplemented with the engineering and geological characteristics and fields of use. Based on the examination of the exhibition samples and the funds of the Geological and Geographical Department of the Natural Museum, students get fundamental knowledge about the geography and distribution of world minerals, rocks, and mineral resources. They acquire the skills of independent work with museum collections. The skills can be successfully applied in the scientific and applied institutions in the field, oil production enterprises, geological exploration organizations, etc.

Ефективність використання дівчатами баскетболу 3х3 під час фізичного виховання в закладі вищої освіти

Optimization of movement activity in higher education institutions is an actual issue of the present day, which is closely connected with organization and content of physical culture. The purpose of the research is to study the interest of girls to the basketball of 3x3 and to scientifically justify its effectiveness. Material and methods of research. The corresponding set of methods of research, which were included in the following groups were used to solve the tasks: general scientific (analysis, comparison, generalization); sociological (written poll), mathematical statistics 160 students of higher education were involved, namely: National Ivan Ohiienko University of the Faculty of Pedagogy (n-20 girls), the Faculty of Foreign Philology (n-20), the Faculty of Natural and Economic Studies (n-20 girls), the Faculty of History (n-20 girls); Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University with the Institute of Chemistry, Biology and Biology (n-25 girls), the Faculty of Economics (n-25), the Faculty of Geography (n-30 girls). The questionnaire was developed to obtain information concerning the problem under investigation. The survey was conducted at the first session before the beginning of the study of practical material in the first semester, with the implementation of the provisions of the Helsinki Declaration on Medical Research with the participation of a person. Results. They found that girls like to play in team sports 86 %. The greatest advantage they give to the sport game: Volleyball – 77.2 %, basketball – 15 %, football – 11 %, basketball 3x3 – 5.5 %, do not play in any team sport – 8.3 %. They determined that 54 % of respondents wanted to learn to play basketball 3x3. Conclusions. The main condition of optimization of physical activity in institutions of higher education is taking into account interest, as well as introduction of new interesting types of movement activity. Traditional sports remain the biggest popular game among girls, but they show interest in basketball 3x3 and the main reason for their interest is “the opportunity to spend free time” – 66 %, “the interest to the new sport” – 61 %, “it is an active game that improves health” – 55.5 %, “you can easily find a team to play” – 11 %. Taking into account the analysis of the answers we have confirmed once again that basketball 3x3 as a means of physical education can be used in higher education institutions only in a fragmented way, in particular during the study of the main subject of the classes, namely “basketball”, however, as an additional class in the form of sports sections of basketball 3x3 can be held on the voluntary choice of a student

Significant and Fruitful Collaboration Well-Tried by Time and its Significance

This year we are marking the 45th anniversary of University of Saskatchewan (Canada) and Chernivtsi State University (Ukraine) Agreement. It was signed by the heads of both educational institutions, respectively. President Robert Begg and Rector Kostiantyn Chervinskyi on July 5, 1977. The agreement has become the first document of international collaboration of Chernivtsi State University since it became a soviet higher educational institution, and afterwards, as a result of the collapse of the USSR, a Ukrainian one. Today, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University has concluded more than 200 agreements with universities all over the world. Noteworthy, the agreement with University of Saskatchewan has opened the door of new opportunities to sign agreements with other universities of the world. The peculiarity of this agreement was the fact that for the first time in the long run of the history of Ukraine’s incorporation in the USSR, it was based on collaboration in the sphere of Ukrainian Studies. According to the Canadian part’s initiative, the agreement was to include the study of the Ukrainian language, as well as Ukrainian culture and Ukrainian history, to meet students and teachers/professors’ needs. In its turn, it didn’t contradict the Ukrainian academia interests. However, the content of the agreement did not comply with the norms of the-then Soviet ideology. Consequently, it caused problems with student exchange – study trips to Canada were banned for Ukrainian students. Eventually, the obstacles have been successfully overcome by joint efforts of both universities. The agreement was repeatedly extended and still remains in force. Owing to the agreement, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University developed Canadian Studies and in a while established the Roman Hnatyshyn Center for Canadian Studies. The implementation of the agreement promoted the unity of both universities, which resulted in the exchange of students, teachers, artists, and at the same time Ukrainian and Canadian cities established mutually enriching economic ties. Overall, both parties have benefited from it. We hope for the University of Saskatchewan and Chernivtsi State University Agreement further extension, which is exceptionally significant in the terms of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

THE INFLUENCE OF PERSONAL SELF-ESTEEM ON THE CHOICE OF PROFESSION AND ADAPTATION TO STUDY IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Transformational processes inherent in the economic and political life of Ukrainian society significantly affect the employment process of young people. Today, the main factor of social mobility of young people is the profession, because in a post-industrial society, where the development of advanced technologies leads to serious changes in the organization of work, graduates of higher education institutions need a high level of training and skills. As a result, the problem of career guidance work with young people becomes relevant and acute. Previous research has shown that only 10 % of high school students adequately assess their capabilities and are serious about choosing a future specialty. In most cases, the motives for choosing a profession were as follows: 25 % of students choose a profession on the advice of friends; 17 % on the advice of parents; 10 % of students choose a profession under the influence of the media; others are guided by interest in thecontent of labor The aim of the study is to determine the influence of social-psychological and personal factors on the process of professional adaptation of students majoring in “Social Work” and “Psychology” at the Faculty of Pedagogy, Psychology and Social Work of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University and prospects for further research. So, as we can see from the above results, the number of students with low adaptive abilities is close to the number of freshmen who answered that their choice of futureprofession was random. We were also able to partially confirm the hypothesis that individuals who have chosen a profession, guided by interest in the content of work and careful analysis of their capabilities, adapt much faster to the environment and learning conditions.

The Effectiveness of Cultural Diplomacy in Strengthening Chernivtsi-Saskatchewan Educational Cooperation

The triumphant cultural diplomacy has become of paramount importance in the present-day globalized world – the reality, where culture, knowledge and communication are the core constructs of technological advance and economic thriving as well as social cohesion and sustainable development. The purpose of the research is to retrospect both Canada and Ukraine’s academia and students’ input into the Canada-Ukraine Studies at Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University. To put the topic of Ukraine-Canada cooperation into the context of cultural diplomacy, I should emphasise that our university (the then Chernivtsi State University) is a worthy example of the fact that on July 5, 1977 an action of cultural diplomacy was launched by signing an agreement (initiated by Prof. Yuriy Makar), with the University of Saskatchewan, which immensely contributed to synergy and cooperation in the educational, scientific and cultural fields. The current study on Chernivtsi-Saskatchewan Educational Cooperation found clear support for the cultural diplomacy as an efficient toolkit and best practice of building international bridges and interactions; communicated Ukraine-Canada shared values and virtues; catered to both universities/countries’ interest; offered exchange of mutually-enriched information and expertise; both parts were committed, involved, agile and open to experience of establishing and developing long-term fruitful cooperation. Importantly, Chernivtsi-Saskatchewan inter-university and Canada-Ukraine interstate cultural diplomacy act proved to be extremely successful at raising awareness of its importance, promoting understanding to provide the information that could influence its further promotion at state, local and private levels.

Pelvic circumference in young men and young women studying in higher education institutions of Bukovina, depending on the sport

In recent decades, anthropological research methods have been widely used by scientists to correctly predict the achievement of high sports results. The aim of the study is to find out the features of the pelvic circumference of young men (YM) and young women (YW), who study in higher education institutions in Bukovina, depending on the sport. Anthropometric parameters were studied for 115 first and second year students of higher education institutions in Chernivtsi, aged 16 to 21, including 78 (67.82 %) YM and 37 (32.18 %) YW, the main group – 75 (65.22 %), were students of I-II courses of the Faculty of Physical Culture and Human Health of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, control group – 40 (34.78 %) – college students and students of the Faculty of Dentistry of Bukovina State Medical University. Among the students of the main group – 57 (76.00 %) YM and 18 (24.00 %) YW. Students of the main group, in addition to physical activity, which was included in the program of their specialty, additionally engaged in the following sports: football – 40 (53.34 %), of which YM – 36 (48.00 %), YW 4 (5.34 %), volleyball – 18 (24.00 %), of which YM – 9 (12.00 %), YW 9 (12.00 %), tennis – 10 (13.34 %), of which YM – 8 (10.67 %), YW 2 (2.67 %), basketball – 7 (9.32 %), of which YM – 4 (5.32 %), YW 3 (4.00 %), the control group consisted of 21 (52.50 %) YM and 19 (47.50 %) YW, which are loaded with hours of physical education, according to the curriculum of their specialty and additionally All students were determined to determine body weight and pelvic circumference according to the method of Bunak V. V. in the modification of Shaparenko P. P. Statistical analysis of the data was performed using a licensed program RStudio. Analyzing the average pelvic circumference of YM and YW, it is noteworthy that the average pelvic circumference among both study groups is much larger in YM compared to YW (representatives of the main group – respectively 83.40±3.01 cm and 78.31±3.01 cm; representatives of the control group – respectively 88.47±3.01 cm and 75.31±3.01 cm). In the main group, depending on the sport, volleyball players (YM – 86.11±3.02 cm; YW – 77.55±3.03 cm) and basketball players (YM – 85.50±3.03 cm; YW – 76.66±3.03 cm) have the largest pelvic circumference, followed by football players (YM – 81.52±3.02 cm, YW – 75.00±3.02 cm), and the smallest tennis players – 81.00±3.02 cm YM and 74.50±3.02 cm YW. Based on the regression analysis, it was found that weight is a significant factor for pelvic circumference.

MARKETING ASPECTS OF ORGANIZATION OF BLITZ COMPETITION ON THE NEW LOGOTYPE OF YURIY FEDKOVYCH CHERNIVTSI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN A PANDEMIC PERIOD

The author of the article describes the marketing aspects of the organization of competition of blitz on the new logotype of the Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University in a pandemic period. Typical barriers into that the organizers of competitions run for educational establishments are described in the article. Organizational barriers, financial barriers, expert and post-competitive barriers, come forward as such barriers.An author offers the detailed description of the methodology of realization of successful competition on a new logotype.By basic points in the organization of the blitz competition the author determines such as: clear determination of the target audience of the blitz competition, duration of competition, reason of participating in a competition, realization of expert estimation of competitive projects, text of position about a competition. Steps are stage-by-stage described from the organization of the blitz contest.There is a collection of competitive works on the first stage. As important constituents the terms of competition come forward here. In the organization of the blitz competition there were lifted restrictions to the participants, text and maintenance of terms of participation are brief in a competition, in times reduced the terms of holding competition (to one week), put right effective communication with the blitz contest participants.There are an expert estimation and claim of a new logotype on the second stage. Successful completion of competition also depends on well-prepared terms for realization of expert estimates and other finishing acts. The basic moments of first-minings are forming of competencies, that experts and selection of experts that answer the marked competencies must own. It is in addition, needed to prepare to the estimation sent competitive projects logotypes and comfortable format of expert estimation of competitive works. The clear criteria of project evaluations logotypes and questionnaire of expert estimates belong to such terms.

Вплив температури зимівлі на стан антиоксидантої системи Apis mellifera L.

The state of the antioxidant system of protection of honey bees Apis mellifera carnica under the action of different temperatures in order to optimize the temperature regime to keep of bee colonies indoors during the winter was studied. Bee colonies of 81–91-day-old worker bees were transferred from the territory of the Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University apiary during the period of sharp changes in temperature (the end of November) in constant conditions of the buildings (5±0.6°С and 14±0.8°C) and were kept there for 12 weeks. The selection of worker bees for biochemical analysis was performed 7 times every two weeks. The level of TBA-active products (TBARS), catalase (CAT) and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity in insect tagmas (head, thorax and abdomen) were studied. It has been found that the transfer of bee colonies from unstable temperature conditions to stable ones, regardless of their value, leads to a decrease in the flow rate of lipid peroxidation (TBRAS level) against the background of increasing activity of enzymes (CAT та GST). The tagmospecific response of the antioxidant system of honey bees depending on the wintering temperature was revealed. Keeping bee colonies indoors at constant temperatures (for ten weeks) was accompanied by certain coherence in the work of the antioxidant system of insects. In particular, the TBRAS level, as well as the activity of enzymes, did not change significantly during the study. However, in early February (at the end of the experiment), regardless of the building temperature, the TBARS level was increased in the tissues of the bee’s head, and in the tissues of the abdomen the GST activity was intensified. At the same time, in the middle of winter (on January), the level of TBARS in bees, that were kept at +5°С, was lower in comparison with bees that wintered at +14°С. The optimal temperatures for keeping bee colonies in winter indoors was proposed: for bee colonies of medium strength at temperatures around +5°С, and for bee colonies of weak strength around +14°С by the end of January with further temperature decrease to +10°С.

Information Technologies in the Formation of Foreign Language Grammatical Competence While Teaching a Language for Specific Purposes

information technologies grammatical competence The current study aims at demonstrating the effectiveness of the virtual learning environment Moodle in the formation of English language grammatical competence of students during their independent work. The study had a quasi-experimental research design with a pre-test and delayed post-test. It was carried out at the Faculty of Law of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Ukraine. The participants were fifty 3rd-year students of specialty “International Law,” who took part in the survey voluntarily during the fall semester of 2020-2021. The core question of the research is whether this learning tool is effective in forming students’ foreign language grammatical competence. Based on the results of the study, the researchers demonstrate the benefits of studying through the electronic system Moodle. Students increased their ability to understand grammatical constructions in professionally oriented texts. To conclude, the findings obtained in this study can be implemented both in online and blended learning for university students during their independent work while working over English for Specific Purposes.

СТЕПАН КОCТИШИН. МЕЛОДІЯ СТАРОЇ ФІСГАРМОНІЇ. ЖИТТЯ НА ЗРІЗІ СТОЛІТЬ

In 2021, the Chernivtsi publishing house «Bukrek» published a book of memoirs of a famous Ukrainian scientist, physiologist, plant biochemist and ecologist, academician of the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, doctor of biological sciences, professor, honoured worker of science and technology of Ukraine, honorary doctor of law of the University of Saskatchewan (Canada, 2010), former rector of Yurii Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University – Stepan Stepanovych Kostyshyn – «Stepan Kostyshyn. The melody of the old physharmonica. Life at the turn of centuries.». The book of memoirs is dedicated to the life and creative career of its author, his ups and downs, losses and victories. Stepan Kostyshyn wrote his book to parents, fellow villagers from the village of Zvyniach, Ternopil region, and graduates of Yurii Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University. Young Stepan Kostyshyn dreamed of becoming a geologist, but fate decided otherwise and in 1950 he became a student of the Agrobiology Department of the Faculty of Biology of Chernivtsi University. Work in a student research group, qualified lecturers instilled in the gifted student a thirst for knowledge and scientific research, and six years after graduation from the university Stepan Kostyshyn became a post-graduate student of the Department of Plant Physiology. The scientific supervisor of the young post-graduate student was a well-known scientist, Professor Molotkovskyi H. Kh. After defending his Candidate's dissertation, Stepan Stepanovych began his teaching and research activities at the university, firstly at the Department of Botany, later – Plant Physiology; he headed the problematic research laboratory of plant heterosis, and he worked as Vice Rector for Research for 15 years. In 1987, for the first time on a competitive basis, Kostyshyn S. S. was elected as a rector of Chernivtsi University and headed this famous university for 18 years. The life of two world geniuses of genetic science – Erwin Chargaff and Mykola Vavilov – is connected with the city of Chernivtsi. The world-famous discoverer of the DNA structure – the most outstanding discovery of the twentieth century – Erwin Chargaff was born on August 11, 1905 in the city of Chernivtsi and lived there until the First World War. And Mykola Vavilov, who gave the world the concept of centres of origin of cultivated plants and the law of homologous series of hereditary variability, ended his life in our city. This was his last expedition devoted to the search for relict spelt. From there he was taken directly to the NKVD cell in Lubianka. The author of the book was directly involved in perpetuating the memory of these world-famous scientists. The reviewed book will be extremely interesting for young people as life and the creative career of S. S. Kostyshyn is an example of how one’s hard work can bring great success in science and professional activity. It is of great interest to biologists, lecturers of higher educational establishments, as it contains invaluable information about the development of biological science in Bukovyna, the main milestones of the leading university of Ukraine – Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University. In the book of memoirs, the author successfully interweaves events from his own biography in the outline of the development of Bukovyna University.

Аутфітосозологічне оцінювання дендроекзотів відділу Pinophyta ботанічного саду Чернівецького національного університету імені Юрія Федьковича

Здійснено інтегральне аутфітосозологічне оцінювання 41 виду деревних інтродуцентів відділу Pinophyta, які ростуть у ботанічному саду Чернівецького національного університету ім. Юрія Федьковича в умовах відкритого ґрунту. Відповідно до значень вирахуваного для кожного виду аутфітосозологічного індексу досліджувані дендроекзоти віднесено до чотирьох аутфітосозологічних класів (II-V); найбільше видів (27) увійшли до ІІІ класу. Для рослин кожного із аутфітосозологічних класів охарактеризовано ознаки, які найістотніше впливають на фітосозологічну цінність видів: категорія раритетності у Червоному списку МСОП, фітогеографічне та історичне значення, регіональна репрезентативність та кількість штучних природоохоронних об'єктів у межах Чернівецької області, де росте той чи інший вид. Зокрема, найчастіше у дендропарках, парках-пам'ятках садово-паркового мистецтва та у складі пам'яток природи Чернівецької області трапляються Thuja occidentalis L. (30 місцезростань), Pinus strobus L. (22), Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco (19 місцезростань), і в межах 12-14 природоохоронних об'єктів – Pinus nigra J. F. Arnold, Ginkgo biloba L., Chamaecyparis pisifera (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl. Відзначено, що 51,2 % із досліджуваних видів трапляються, окрім ботанічного саду Чернівецького національного університету, також у дендропарках, парках-пам'ятках садово-паркового мистецтва та пам'ятках природи місцевого значення Чернівецької області. Раритетні види деревних інтродуцентів відділу Pinophyta цінні як резерв генетичного матеріалу. Тому особливої охорони потребують ті з них, які перебувають під загрозою зникнення (категорія раритетності у Червоному списку МСОП – CR, EN та VU), а також ті, що увійшли до ІІ аутфітосозологічного класу (Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich., Sequoiadendron giganteum (Lindl.) J. Buchholz, Metasequoia glyptostroboides Hu & W. C. Cheng, Picea koyamae Shiras.), та частина видів, віднесених до ІІІ класу (зокрема, ті з них, які представлені 1-2 особинами лише у ботанічному саду Чернівецького національного університету, і не здатні розмножуватися насіннєвим шляхом). Під час розроблення рекомендацій з ефективної охорони досліджуваних деревних інтродуцентів варто звертати увагу на екологічні вимоги видів, оскільки від цього значною мірою залежить успішність росту і розвитку інтродуцентів.

Middle and Late Pleistocene terrestrial snails from the Middle Dniester area, Ukraine (based on Mykola Kunytsia’s collections)

Extensive collections of land molluscs from the many sections of Middle and Late Pleistocene deposits in the region of the Middle Dniester River were made by Professor Mykola Kunytsia (1925–2002). These collections, now at the Natural Museum, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, were for the most part analysed, but remained partially unpublished. M. Kunytsia used them for regional reconstructions of palaeolandscapes during various stages of the Pleistocene. In our study, we used these collections to assess the land snail diversity in the region during consecutive stages of the Middle and Late Pleistocene. Our analysis of faunas of cold and warm stages showed that the latter were more diverse. While all or most of the cold stages had many species in common, the faunas of the warm stages were more heterogeneous. Such a feature may play an essential role in Quaternary biostratigraphy.

САСКАТЧЕВАНO-УКРАЇНCЬКІ ВІДНОСИНИ В ОСВІТІ: ІСТОРІЯ, СУЧАСНИЙ СТАН ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ

For the last decade, the internationalization of higher education became a priority for both the Canadian province of Saskatchewan and Ukraine. Having historically strong ties, these two parties attempt to build equally strong educational relations. By analyzing educational partnerships and collaborations between the post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan and Ukraine, the paper examines the history, nature, and development of the Saskatchewan-Ukraine relationships in higher education. The author analyses the case of the Saskatchewan-Ukraine cooperation in higher education by examining documents related to the Saskatchewan-Ukraine relations, those outlining Canadian federal and provincial policy initiatives, and Ukrainian state legislature. The paper also discusses the Saskatchewan-Ukraine educational cooperation as it is promoted on the websites of the universities involved in such cooperation. The author investigates different internship programs and initiatives between two Saskatchewan universities – the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan, and three Ukrainian public universities – Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas, and Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University. The document analysis provides information of three major categories: the history of the Saskatchewan-Ukraine relations, the current state of such relationships in education, and the prospects of the Saskatchewan-Ukraine educational cooperation. Regardless of the strong governmental support of the Saskatchewan-Ukraine relationships in education, several challenges to the relationships appear in the light of the current political-economic contexts. The paper discusses these challenges and suggests recommendations for developing further Saskatchewan-Ukraine cooperation in the educational field.

METHODOLOGY OF RESEARCH OF THE INNER QUARTER SPACES OF HISTORICAL CITIES

When addressing issues related to the reconstruction or renovation of historic quarters of the city of Chernivtsi, special attention should be paid to the procedure of research of inner quarter spaces. The theoretical basis of the study was a number of works on the specifics of the formation of the architectural image of the central parts of historic cities and problems of urban planning. The aim of the article is to develop a method of research of inner quarter spaces, to determine ways and means of its practical implementation in the disciplines of the Department of Urban Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Engineering, and Decorative and Applied Arts, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University. For the discipline «Regional Architecture of Bukovina» was offered a course project related to the study of inner quarters of Chernivtsi using morphological analysis and the method of «go-along», and entering photos of courtyards in the program GeoSetter, to determine and link their location on the map of Chernivtsi. To conduct morphological analysis of the study, it is necessary to form a universal base of morphological characteristics, which can be used to describe any open space of the city