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TECHNOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL PROJECTING IN THE CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS’ ACTIVITIES IN UKRAINE
Full text linkThe ongoing war in Ukraine has exacerbated social vulnerabilities, prompting civil society organizations to adopt innovative strategies. This article explores the use of social projecting as a framework to guide project-based interventions supporting vulnerable populations. The aim is to define the technological foundations of social projecting within the context of Ukrainian civil society organizations, encompassing relevant content, forms, and methods of social work. The study employs methods of analysis, synthesis, and systematization of scientific sources to establish key concepts. Comparative analysis identifies the unique features of social projecting, while legal frameworks are examined to determine the basis for social planning within civil society organizations. Guided by problem-oriented and heuristic approaches, the research analyses and synthesizes existing definitions of "project" and project classification systems. Key findings interpret "projecting" as a process of project creation and implementation, specifically within a social context. Social projecting is defined as a combined theoretical and practical activity aimed at developing projects for social systems, institutions, and objects. These projects rely on social prediction, forecasting, and planning to anticipate and optimize the social impact of interventions. By implementing a robust social projecting framework, civil society organizations in Ukraine can strengthen their project-based interventions, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of social support initiatives for vulnerable populations during wartime and beyond. In the course of the study, the features of the social projecting process were determined: the contradiction of the social state; multi-vector development of a social object; multiplicity of factors of its being; subjective components of the formation of social expectation and forecast; factors determining various criteria for assessing social status. It is substantiated that the technologies of social projecting are determined by the environment of their implementation, orientation towards a certain group of recipients of social services, types of activities of specialists, features of the social institution. It has been established that four approaches should be taken into account in the development of social projecting technologies: environmental, institutional, person-oriented and activity-based, and their characteristics are provided. The technological foundations of social projecting are defined as a set of content, forms and methods of social work aimed at optimizing social work with different categories of recipients of social services based on social prediction, forecasting and planning of their social qualities and properties. By implementing a robust social projecting framework, Ukrainian CSOs can strengthen their project-based interventions, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of social support initiatives for vulnerable populations during the current conflict and beyond.
MOTIVATION OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES OF PERSONS COMMITTING HATE CRIMES AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES
Full text linkThe study aims to analyze the motivation of hate crime perpetrators to commit a hate crime and to analyze the possibilities for preventing hate crime in the context of education. The study\u27s tasks are to find out what motivating factors a person has in committing hate crimes aswell as analyze the role of hate as an emotion in committing crimes. The role of education and the opportunities offered through education to reduce hate crime will also be assessed. The focus of the study is based upon the increasing focus of the European Union on reducing hate crimes in the Member States and the high impact of education on personal development, which can be a determining factor in a person\u27s tendency to commit crimes. The results of the study will be able to be used in educational institutions to gain more detailed insights into factors motivating hate crimes so that pedagogical approaches can be developed and improved in order to reduce the tendency of individuals to commit hate crimes. The study will use the descriptive method to describe the personality and motivation of hate criminals to commit hate crimes, as well as a data analysis to draw conclusions about factors motivating crime
DEVELOPING THE CONFLICTOLOGOCAL COMPETENCE AMONG STUDENTS OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Full text linkConflict is an inevitable part of any interpersonal relations. Low conflictological competence among students, large amounts of anxiety and stress, significantly affect relations between peers, especially during the martial law in Ukraine. This is particularly relevant for the professional and technical schools. Inability to resolve conflicts peacefully is one of the key reasons of the increased number of conflicts among students, which leads to more cases of violence and bullying in the educational environment. Promoting tolerance, respect, support, decency, etc. is essential for teaching young people the crucial strategy for harmonious communication and coexistence in society. The objective of the article is to define conflictological competence and analyse, how students of professional and technical schools imagine the conflicts prevalence and management in the educational institution. The authors present the results of the survey conducted among 200 students from four professional and technical schools in Khmelnytska oblast and the city of Khmelnytsky in 2023. The survey has demonstrated the challenges related to the low conflict competence of the students and their inability to manage conflicts without using violence. Based on the survey results, the authors focus on the need for the implementation of the safe educational environments program aimed at combating bullying and violence through the restorative practices, and developing conflictological competence of students of professional and technical schools
TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPING THE CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF FUTURE VOCATIONAL TRAINING TEACHERS
Full text linkThe article examines the important aspect of training future teachers of professional education, namely applying technologies to stimulate and develop their creative potential. The formation and development of the creative potential of an individual is of great importance in the context of the educational process and the formation of the future teacher, since modern society has set high demands on specialists regarding their professional qualities. Applying the technologies for developing student’s creativity is a key element of the modern educational process aimed at stimulating creative thinking and personal development of the future specialist. The article explores current challenges associated with preparing future professional education educators for the implementation of educational technologies that stimulate the unfolding of learners\u27 creative potential. The materials of this study focus on the issue of technologizing the educational process in higher education institutions, which will contribute to its qualitative improvement, wider adoption of innovative approaches, modern development tools, teaching methods, and forms that will ensure the development of learners\u27 creative abilities. The concept of pedagogical technology is examined, its essence and classification are revealed, and aspects of implementing a technological approach in the educational process of preparing future professional education educators are highlighted. The results of the experimental research presented in the article emphasize the importance of using modern pedagogical technologies and draw attention to the need to search for rational ways of teaching, develop modern principles, and justify the specifics of their implementation that meet the requirements for education aimed at shaping and developing the creative personality of the future professional. The article highlights the practical experience of implementing educational technologies in the institutions of higher education and defines the effective methods of evaluating and supporting the creative potential of students. The key aspects that contribute to the improvement of the professional development of future specialists and the creation of conditions for their creative self-expression in the educational process and the further professional activities were considered.
THE PREVALENCE OF SARCOMA IN LATVIA DEPENDING ON GENDER AND AGE OVER A 10-YEAR PERIOD
Full text linkSarcomas are a heterogeneous group of malignant neoplasms that arise from the mesenchymal tissues, including bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, nerves, and deep skin tissues. The World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Tumors of Soft Tissue and Bone encompasses over 80 distinct histologic subtypes of sarcomas, each with unique morphologic and molecular features. The high degree of histologic diversity among sarcomas underlies their capacity to arise in virtually any anatomic site. Sarcomas represent a relatively uncommon form of cancer, accounting for less than 1% of all new cancer diagnoses in adults and approximately 15% in children. The global incidence of sarcomas is estimated to be approximately 8 cases per million per year for bone sarcomas and 30 cases per million per year for soft tissue sarcomas. The objectives of the study to provide a comprehensive overview of the gender and age differences in the epidemiology of sarcomas in Latvia across 10 years. This retrospective population-based study draws on epidemiological data regarding cases of bone sarcomas and soft tissue sarcomas collected by the pathological registry of the hospital of Traumatology and Orthopaedics. From 2012 to 2022, 146 new cases of sarcoma were diagnosed in Latvia. Of these, 74 (50.7%) were men and 72 (49.3%) were women. The average annual number of new cases was 6.73 for men and 6.55 for women. The age-standardized incidence rate per 100,000 people per year was 0.8 for men and 0.5 for women. The youngest patient was 14 years old and the oldest was 87 years old. The most common age group for the sarcomas was between 61-70 years old (19.2%). The study found that the incidence of sarcomas in Latvia was higher in males than in females, and that the incidence was highest in 2020 and lowest in 2016
MATHEMATICAL MODELING IN MATLAB AND PYTHON FOR THE HEAT CONDUCTION EQUATION WITH HOMOGENEOUS BOUNDARY CONDITIONS AND VARIABLE SOURCE FUNCTION
Full text linkIn this paper, we consider solving the initial-boundary value problem of the second-order partial differential equation for the heat transfer equation with variable heat source function. The problem due to the approximation of the second-order derivatives by the finite differences is reduced to the initial value problem depending on one variable – time t. Some numerical results and their characteristics – figures are obtained
ANALYSIS OF SYMBOLIC AI AND CONNECTIONIST AI APPROACHES
Full text linkThis research project aims to conduct a comparative analysis of two prominent paradigms within artificial intelligence: Symbolic AI (also known as classical AI or GOFAI - Good Old-Fashioned AI) and Connectionist AI (also known as neural network-based AI). Both approaches have played significant roles in the development of AI systems, but they differ in their underlying principles, methodologies, and applications. By comparing and contrasting these two approaches, this study seeks to provide insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and suitability for different types of AI tasks
REFLECTION OF TRANSPORT LOGISTICS\u27 GRADUATES COMPETENCES IN THE VACANCY NOTICES FOR TRANSPORT MANAGERS POSITIONS
Full text linkThe contemporary landscape of the logistics industry is evolving, introducing fresh challenges for companies. Consequently, it is imperative to focus on the competency of employees and anticipate the skills that will be essential in the future. Therefore, it is important to not only identify professional competences of the logistics graduates but also to make sure that they coincide with the skills required by the labour market. To achieve this end, vacancy notices published in an online media (CV bank) in the last quarter of 2023 were collected and analysed. Then, the obtained results were compared to the identified competences of the graduates of Transport Logistics in 2023 at Vilnius College of Technologies and Design. The article reveals that vast majority of the graduates of Transport Logistics at the Vilnius College of Technology and Design have knowledge and skills that by large reflect the requirements laid out in the analysed vacancy notices.
TOWARD A TOOL KIT FOR CURATING INDIGENOUS ART: A NON-INDIGENOUS FACILITATOR’S PERSPECTIVE
Full text linkThis article explores the experiences of a non-Sámi project manager and educator working with a group of Sámi curators within a unique educational program designed for the Sámi community. Based on artistic research, this study focuses on the challenges and learning opportunities encountered, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchange and understanding in the field of Indigenous art and curating. It discusses strategies applied by the non-Sámi project manager, language barriers, and the role of hands-on activities in facilitating collaboration. The research provides insights into the broader context of Indigenous curatorial practices globally and highlights the need for mutual respect and adaptation for effective collaboration in educational programs. The study’s findings contribute to discussions on navigating cultural diversity within the context of Indigenous art and curating
THE APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Full text linkThe impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is visible in both the workplace and in education. The progress in AI usage brings about changes and new opportunities for higher education as a whole, across various professional domains. The implications of AI\u27s impact pose a challenge for higher education institutions because students need to be prepared for professional careers, taking into account both the opportunities and offerings created by AI. The study and daily life with AI are widely discussed topics in various sectors, including education. The aim of the research is to provide an overview of the use of AI tools in higher education, particularly in fields like engineering and design, and to analyze the level of user readiness for their application. Research methods include theoretical aspects such as literature review and analysis of internet resources, as well as empirical methods like focus group discussions and analysis of expert interview data. The research is based on 44 students, 4 lecturers in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and 1 representative from a company working with AI and Machine Learning (ML). The research period is in the autumn of 2023. The research results offer an overview of existing tools and demonstrate awareness of the impact and application possibilities of AI in studies, as well as the current level of user readiness for using AI tools. They also highlight potential research directions for integrating AI capabilities with the study process to assist teachers and students in understanding the latest AI opportunities, promoting preparedness, and considering AI challenges in the future.