Periodyk Naukowy Akademii Polonijnej

V. NESTAIKO’S NOVEL “TOREADORS FROM VASYUKIVKA” AS AN EXAMPLE OF ADVENTURE LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN

Inna Aponenko — 2025-10-30

The article analyzes the poetics of Vsevolod Nestaiko’s adventure novel “Toreadors from Vasyukivka”, which represents one of the most remarkable examples of Ukrainian children’s literature of the second half of the 20th century. The study focuses on the plot and compositional features of the text, emphasizing the role of adventurous elements and unexpected narrative twists that create dynamism and sustain the interest of young readers. The combination of humorous and folkloric motifs, as well as the use of epistolary fragments, songs, legends and folk beliefs is explored as a part of the artistic mosaic of the novel. The article highlights the function of historical and cultural allusions that broaden the semantic space of the work and integrate children’s literature into the wider context of national culture. Particular attention is paid to the portrayal of the main characters and the representation of friendship as a central moral and value-oriented category. The novel is presented as not only an entertaining text but also as a significant cultural phenomenon that merges traditional and modern artistic models.

FRAMING FEMININE BEAUTY THROUGH PERSUASIVE METAPHOR IN ADVERTISING MEDIA DISCOURSE

Olga Beshlei — 2025-10-30

This study investigates the metaphorical representation of women's beauty in post-modern media advertisements, particularly Cosmopolitan magazine (June 2023 – June 2025).Although previous studies have analysed metaphor in advertisements and gender language, few understandings exist on how different arrangements of conceptual metaphors, ontological, orientational, and structural, function in upmarket fashion magazines to shape consumer consciousness and consolidate gender ideologies. Drawing from Conceptual Metaphor Theory and Critical Discourse Analysis, this study analyses 50 advertisement texts to categorise and understand trends of metaphors. The findings show a dominance of ontological metaphors (e.g., WOMAN IS FOOD, WOMAN IS ANIMAL) that essentialize and objectify women and orientational metaphors (e.g., BEAUTY IS UPWARD MOVEMENT) that stem from neoliberal ideals of self-change. Structural metaphors (e.g., BEAUTY IS TRANSFORMATION, BEAUTY IS FIGHT) are less frequent but occupy significant positions in conceptualising beauty as a struggle to be transcended by way of discipline and consumption. These metaphorical strategies do more than represent beauty, but actively work towards the building of gendered norms and consumer selves. The thesis promotes metaphor studies and media linguistics as it uncovers how figurative language use in beauty advertising represents and regurgitates prevalent cultural ideologies. It also opens up possibilities for cross-cultural and multimodal research into meta- phor in framing media discourse.

THE ROLE OF YOUTH COUNCILS IN FORMING THE LEGAL CULTURE OF STUDENTS

Mykhailo Bryzhko — 2025-10-30

The author of this article explores the role of youth councils in shaping the legal culture of young students. The study revealed that the "legal culture of youth" in the sense of a holistic dynamic social phenomenon, a component of the general culture of the individual, reflecting the system of legal knowledge, the formation of skills to apply them in accordance with the situation, the presence of a system of moral and ethical beliefs and a sense of responsibility for one's own behavior, as well as awareness of the importance of legal values and guidelines.The formation of the legal culture of students is carried out on the basis of a number of legislative and regulatory legal acts of an international, national and regional nature. Of particular importance in these processes is the typical provision on youth advisory and consultative bodies, on the basis of which each youth council develops its own program documents. In the Chernihiv region, youth councils, as advisory and consultative bodies, play an important role in shaping the legal culture of youth by organizing a number of events, such as: meetings with public and political figures, round tables, forums, competitions, etc.

UKRAINIAN MURALS AS AN APPLIED SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: A TOOL FOR DECOLONIZATION AND GEOBRANDING

Kristina But — 2025-10-30

The aim of this paper is to identify the specifics of murals as a tool of decolonization and geobranding of Ukraine within the framework of applied social and communication technology.A feature of the study of murals is that the research offers an unconventional approach to this type of street art, which is usually studied within the framework of art and culture. A feature of the study of murals is that the research offers an unconventional view of this type of street art, which is usually studied in the context of art and culture. The methods used in the study are general scientific (analysis of literary sources; method of comparative analysis and description of study results) and specific scientific methods (qualitative content analysis). The mural has been explored as a tool for promoting decolonial discourse, possessing several key characteristics, which make it an effective applied socio-communication technology, including following ones: accessibility and publicity, visualization and symbolism, narrative and reinterpretation of space, dialogism and reactivity, durability and sustainability. Among the main functions of murals in the Ukrainian industrial space the following are identified: creating visual narratives, affirming Ukrainian identity, educating a new representative of a conscious Ukrainian, preserving cultural heritage, etc.

FACHTERMINOLOGIE IM DEUTSCHSPRACHIGEN PHILOSOPHISCHEN DISKURS

Svitlana Kiyko — 2025-10-30

Der Beitrag untersucht die sprachlichen Besonderheiten des deutschsprac higen philosophischen Diskurses anhand der Werke von Immanuel Kant, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel und Martin Heidegger. Im Zentrum steht die Rolle der Sprache nicht nur als Kommunikationsmittel, sondern als aktives Instrument der Begriffsbildung und Erkenntnisvermittlung. Die Philosophie greift auf sprachliche Mittel hoher Abstraktion zurück, um komplexe, nicht-gegenständliche Konzepte auszudrücken. Besonders hervorgehoben wird die kreative Neologismenbildung, etwa bei Hegel (z. B. Für-sich-sein, An-und-für-sich-sein) und Heidegger (In-der-Welt-Sein, Seinkönnen), sowie die Umdeutung alltagssprachlicher Lexeme wie Sorge, Möglichkeit oder Dasein.Ein zentraler Fokus liegt auf der semantischen Analyse des Lexems Idee bei Kant und Hegel. Die computergestützte Auswertung zeigt, dass dieses Lexem in beiden Philosophien unterschiedliche Konzepte objektiviert – bei Kant als regulative Prinzipien der Vernunft, bei Hegel als reale Stufen der Selbstverwirklichung des Absoluten. Die Untersuchung macht deutlich, dass philosophische Begriffe häufig autorenspezifisch gefüllt sind und sich der konzeptuelle Raum von einem Denker zum anderen erheblich unterscheidet.Der philosophische Diskurs schafft somit nicht nur neue Inhalte, sondern auch neue Formen sprachlicher Darstellung. Die Sprache fungiert dabei zugleich als Medium, Struktur und Gegenstand des Denkens, was die Analyse philosophischer Texte zu einem besonders ergiebigen Feld linguistischer Forschung macht.

A LEVEL-BASED APPROACH TO INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION FOR DEVELOPING PRE-SERVICE PRIMARY TEACHERS' LEARNING AND STRATEGIC COMPETENCE

Olena Konotop — 2025-10-30

This article investigates the implementation and challenges of the level-based approach within the Ukrainian higher education system, specifically concerning the formation of English-language learning and strategic competence of pre-service primary school teachers. Against the backdrop of Ukraine's ongoing educational reforms and its integration into the global academic landscape, the study highlights the critical need to align national foreign language education standards with European requirements, as exemplified by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). While the CEFR provides a robust framework for defining and assessing language proficiency levels, a detailed analysis reveals inconsistencies in its application within Ukrainian universities, particularly regarding the allocation of guided classroom hours and the variability of student entry levels. The research emphasizes that a significant proportion of incoming students do not meet the expected B1+ proficiency level for bachelor's programs, posing a substantial challenge for institutions tasked with developing communicative and professional competence within limited timeframes.The study critically examines the current curriculum for primary education specialists, noting discrepancies in course titles, placement within programs, and overall hours dedicated to foreign language instruction. It advocates for a more structured and extended foreign language curriculum, proposing distinct courses for general and professional communication. The article also underscores the advantages of the level-based approach, including clear learning objectives, the use of authentic materials, and the potential for international certification. Ultimately, this work provides a foundational analysis for establishing and correlating specific levels of foreign language learning and strategic competence in future primary school teachers with recognized international proficiency standards.

VERBAL REPRESENTATION OF A CHARACTER`S INTERNAL CONFLICT IN FICTION AND TRANSLATION: B. ANTONENKO-DAVYDOVYCH`S SMERT' AND ITS ENGLISH VERSION BY YU. TKACH

Zoriana Kotsiuba — 2025-10-30

The article deals with the broad and complex issue of verbalizing a character’s internal conflict in literary texts and examines the specificities of its transmission in the target language. It reveals that the internal conflict of the main character in B. Antonenko-Davydovych’s Smert' (Death) is constructed through a complex interplay of lexical, stylistic, and syntactic devices, which transform psychological struggle into an intense narrative experience. Special attention is paid to the keyword неприємно which is traced throughout the entire artistic text and becomes a verbal marker of Kost Horobenko’s internal conflict, mapping the shifts in the character’s emotional state. Yu. Tkach’s translation is examined with particular attention to the achievement of pragmatic equivalence, focusing not only on the accurate transfer of propositional meaning but also on the preservation of the emotional intensity and rhetorical force that shape the stylistic impact of the source text. Consideration is given to the risk of attenuation in translation, whereby the focus shifts from moral and existential torment toward milder, more neutral emotional states, thus partially diminishing the dramatic effect intended by the author.

SELBSTREFERENZIALITÄT MITTELS SCHÖPFERISCHEN VERFAHRENS ALS QUELLE KOGNITIVER RESILIENZ: LINGUISTISCHE HERMENEUTIK

Liudmyla Kotvytska — 2025-10-30

In diesem Artikel wird anhand des Werks des Militärdichters der Gegenwart Volodymyr Tymchuk das Phänomen der Selbstreferenzialität oder Autoreferenzialität, das die Authentizität einer Persönlichkeit ausmacht, mit Hilfe der linguistischen Hermeneutik zufällig ausgewählter Texte und Titel betrachtet, mit dem Ziel, die Mechanismen der kognitiven Resilienz im Krieg zu optimieren. Das Phänomen der Selbstreferenzialität als Appell an sich selbst, inneren Halt zu finden, das sich in poetischer Kreativität manifestiert, ist nicht nur ein Mittel, Emotionen zu erkennen und zu verbalisieren, sondern auch, auf der Grundlage der Erfahrung von Authentizität die eigene Reaktion auf zerstörerische Ereignisse, physische und mentale Beeinträchtigungen und Belastungen zu regeln und eine Quelle der Resilienz in sich selbst zu finden. In der Zeit der harten bewaffneten Konfrontation ist das Problem der Aufrechterhaltung der kognitiven Resilienz eines Kriegers von großer Bedeutung. In diesem Ansatz dient die Poesie neben ihrer therapeutischen Wirkung auch zur Vitalitätssteigerung, da sie sowohl Ursache als auch Folge der Selbstreferenzialität ist, die die Authentizität des Individuums ausmacht.

EXISTENTIAL MODES IN TETIANA OSIN’S TAVRIAN SONNETS

Lada Lichman — 2025-10-30

This article examines the modes of being in Tetiana Osin’s Tavrian Sonnets, analyzing how fear, anxiety, and despair function as both thematic content and structural principles. The study reveals the impact of Heideggerian ideas, particularly Existentia and Das Man, on the protagonist's inner conflict between authentic selfhood and social conformity. These ontological models function as conceptual frameworks that enrich the philosophical dimension of the text, structuring the lyrical subject's perception of existence and foregrounding themes of free will, stoic endurance, and personal responsibility.The paper focuses on the theme of destiny and the culturogeme of existential death, through which the lyrical heroine represents world cognition as an enduring drama of human life. Particular attention is devoted to spatiotemporal symbols that illustrate the transformation of worldview, the emancipation of consciousness, and the recognition of suffering as inherent to human experience.The article positions the artistic space of the collection as a metaphysical landscape where time and space undergo symbolic transformation, becoming keys through which the Universe and nature are interpreted. The spatial dimension assumes the characteristics of philosophical allegory. It highlights the poet's skill in rendering introspective themes, the intertextual projections that function as allusive dialogues with the cultural cosmos, and the poetic reinterpretation of Tavria – its landscape, spirit, and emblematic symbols.Ultimately, the article examines Osin's poetic vision in shaping her creative identity, illustrating how this self-conception intertwines with the external world. This reveals the Ukrainian sonnet's engagement with philosophical discourse and its capacity to embody reflections on human being.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN PHYSICS EDUCATION: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES ON THE PATH TO PERSONALIZED LEARNING

Serhii Maksymchuk — 2025-10-30

This article presents a comprehensive literature review on the integration of artificial intelligence tools in physics education. The study aims to analyze how various AI technologies – from adaptive learning platforms and virtual laboratories to intelligent chatbots – can contribute to personalized learning, support the development of experimental thinking, and improve overall educational outcomes.The review synthesizes scholarly sources that highlight the numerous benefits of AI, including: the enhancement of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, increased student engagement, and a deeper understanding of abstract physics concepts. The application of AI in the educational process allows for the adaptation of task difficulty to individual needs, which promotes more effective learning. The paper also meticulously analyzes the key challenges associated with the implementation of these technologies, including issues of data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the preservation of academic integrity in an era of increasing automation.This article provides a comprehensive assessment of the pedagogical advantages and difficulties, laying the groundwork for a balanced and strategic application of AI tools. This will allow for the effective improvement of learning outcomes while minimizing associated risks and contributing to the further development of educational methodologies.

THE DEPICTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN HOLLY RINGLAND’S NOVEL THE LOST FLOWERS OF ALICE HART AND ITS CINEMATIC ADAPTATION

Iryna Malyshivska — 2025-10-30

This article investigates the depiction of domestic violence in Holly Ringland’s The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart and its screen adaptation, with a focus on the interplay between literary and cinematic representations. Applying a comparative multimodal approach, the study examines textual strategies in the novel, such as floral symbolism, metaphors, and narrative techniques. It also investigates audiovisual strategies in the series which include cinematography, sound, performance, and pays attention to the intermedial translation of symbolic elements.Flowers emerge as a central motif which shapes narrative meaning and functions as a medium for reflection, resilience, and healing. The research also contextualizes Alice’s experiences using criminological frameworks, including victim typologies and Lenore E. Walker’s cycle of abuse, highlighting the generational impact of domestic violence and the psychological consequences for victims. The study demonstrates that multimodality enhances audience understanding of trauma and recovery, providing a nuanced depiction of gendered violence. The findings underline the importance of symbolic devices across media and suggest directions for future research on cross-media portrayals of abuse and the narrative power of symbolic imagery.

NEO-AVANT-GARDE TENDENCIES IN LATE 20TH CENTURY UKRAINIAN POETRY

Kateryna Nikolenko — 2025-10-30

This paper investigates how neo-avant-garde tendencies shaped Ukrainian poetry of the 1980s–1990s, focusing on experimental aesthetics and the creative reworking of avant-garde traditions by groups like Bu-Ba-Bu, LuHoSad, and Red Wagon. The study demonstrates how these collectives creatively reworked the legacy of the historical avant-garde through irony, parody, intermedial experimentation, and a deliberate rejection of canonical forms. Drawing on theoretical debates surrounding the neo-avant-garde (Bürger, Foster, Silverberg), the paper situates Ukrainian developments within broader global contexts while foregrounding their unique cultural and political specificity.The group Bu-Ba-Bu challenged nationalistic clichés and socialist-realist literary norms by employing grotesque humor, linguistic play, and performative poetics. LuHoSad, rejecting the notion of a literary vanguard, identified instead as a “rearguard” drawing on the entire tradition of world literature and baroque formalism, integrating visual poetry and performance into their work. Red Wagon, centered in Kharkiv, fused neofuturist language with post-Soviet existentialism, as exemplified in the early works of Serhiy Zhadan. These poets depicted fragmented realities, technological metaphors, and the search for spiritual meaning in a collapsing ideological landscape.By synthesizing innovation with tradition, and subversion with play, these neo-avantgarde movements reshaped the trajectory of contemporary Ukrainian poetry. The study argues that their conscious engagement with historical and aesthetic precedents – particularly the Ukrainian baroque and futurism – enabled a dynamic reimagining of poetic form and identity in late 20th-century Ukraine.

SPRECHAKT DES LOBES IM KRIEGSDISKURS

Nataliia Palamar — 2025-10-30

Die vorliegende Studie widmet sich der Untersuchung des Sprechaktes des Lobes im Kontext des Kriegsdiskurses, wobei die Analyse auf politischen Reden zum Krieg in der Ukraine basiert. Im Kontext bewaffneter Konflikte erhält Lob, als Ausdruck positiver Bewertung, eine strategische und vielschichtige Funktion. Es dient nicht nur der Anerkennung, sondern auch der politischen Einflussnahme, der Förderung von Solidarität und der emotionalen Mobilisierung.Im Fokus der Untersuchung steht die Analyse der anthropozentrischen Struktur des Lobens – mit Fokus auf Adressant, Adressat, Intentionen und Funktionen. Der Sprechakt des Lobes wird von verwandten evaluativen Akten wie Komplimenten oder Ironie abgegrenzt und als expressiv, assertiv und teilweise direktiv charakterisiert.Die Analyse der Reden von Wolodymyr Selenskyy und Olaf Scholz zeigt, dass Lob gezielt eingesetzt wird, um politische Botschaften zu vermitteln. W. Selenskyy lobt vor allem Verbündete, Streitkräfte und das ukrainische Volk, während Scholz den Widerstand der Ukrainer und die Rolle Deutschlands betont. Beide Politiker verwenden Lob sowohl gegenüber Polyadressaten als auch Monoadressaten. Die Untersuchung verdeutlicht die kommunikative Wirkkraft des Lobes im Kontext kriegerischer Auseinandersetzungen.

BUSINESS SYSTEMATICITY THROUGH THE SYSTEMATICITY OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

Roman Piankovskyi — 2025-10-30

The key objective of this article is to emphasize the importance of perceiving business communications through the prism of the systematic nature of the business itself. The article aims to address several issues. The first is the issue of the components of the systematic nature of business: marketing communications, the marketing system itself, and related systems that strengthen the business. The second is to reflect the graduate student's work in terms of testing marketing communications tools in both verbal and non-verbal aspects. The third is to expand the meaning of the systematic nature of marketing as a "pillar" of business sustainability. Methods used in the formation of the material: theoretical modeling method and systemic approach, empirical method.

BOOK GRAPHICS OF THE PRESENT DAY AS A COMPONENT OF UKRAINIAN DESIGN HISTORY

Nataliia Romanenko — 2025-10-30

The History of Design is a mandatory part of the curriculum in higher education design programs. Acquiring theoretical knowledge of the history of design of different stages of society's development allows a young person not only to competently use it in their practice, but also to develop an understanding of the importance of historical heritage and cultural traditions for modern society. The history of modern Ukrainian design is connected with the Russian-Ukrainian war.The artistic space of today in Ukraine is formed through the prism of the creative concepts of artists and is supplemented by new evidence regarding the knowledge of reality, the knowledge of the mentality of the people, and the understanding of the causes and events that are currently taking place. Book graphics make a significant contribution to the artistic space of today. As an element of the overall concept of book design, book graphics not only generalize the communicative dimension of history, but are also an important tool for preserving and popularizing literary and visual culture.The article contains illustrations – examples of student creativity, the imagery of which generalizes the specific manifestations of their time. Combining two artistic spaces: prose or poetry and visual art, the examples given generalize the communicative dimension of book graphics in the history of contemporary Ukrainian design.

REPRESENTING THE NATIONAL IDENTITY OF UKRAINE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN

Anna Safronova — 2025-10-30

Based on the study of scientific works, comparative art historical analysis of a large array of ukranian graphic design since the beginning of its exit from the Soviet Union and its functioning as an independent state, it has been determined that the national liberation struggle assumed a broad scope, having only a territorial, but also a cultural character. It has been reflected that the new system of visual communication is characterized by the rejection of the Soviet heritage and complete de-Russification at the social and cultural levels. The establishment of the Ukrainian national style includes turning to the ethnic objects and their use by Ukrainian brands as part of the identity, and in the creation of new symbols associated with the war against russian invasion.The scientific novelty of the study lies in revealing the trends in the development of Ukrainian graphic design and visual representation of Ukraine and its symbols after the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation. The practical significance of the work lies in a creation of a holistic picture of the development of graphic design «with a Ukrainian character» and in the formation of the main strategies for creating a Ukrainian national product and brand.

ETHNOCULTURAL FEATURES OF UKRAINIAN DANCE TRADITIONS IN HUMANITARIAN REFLECTIONS

Liliya Savchyn — 2025-10-30

The presentation of a holistic system of scientific research partly takes place in the space of humanitarian reflections. After all, they have the ability to highlight issues ranging from the preservation of cultural heritage to the creation of cultural industries. The article announces the scientific principles of reflection and introspection, analyzes philosophical, cultural, historical, and psychological studies on the problems of substantiating ethnocultural features of traditions.Emphasis is placed on the traditions of Ukrainian dance.Humanitarian reflections are complex in nature, they enable the study of material and spiritual aspects in the context of preserving cultural heritage, the traditional basis of human existence. Scientific novelty. The features and prospects of ethnoculture are investigated in the space of humanitarian reflections aimed at understanding the human experience of culture and society.The concept of "humanism" is clarified, as well as the theoretical developments of leading cultural scientists of modern scientific thought. Conclusions. Since traditions are a subject of ethnoculture, we present the historiography of the issues under study at the main stages of the formation of philosophical reasoning, cultural approaches in modern science are substantiated in understanding the ethnocultural features of traditions in view of sociocultural and geopolitical problems.The nature of the relationship between the traditions of Ukrainian dance in humanitarian reflections has been clarified, that is, we focus on the values of traditions. The ethnocultural features of traditions have been preserved for centuries and influence the life of society.Thus, an attempt has been made to isolate the regional component of the peculiarities of dance traditions in the ethnic culture of Ukraine. Emphasis has been placed on the preservation and transmission of the ethnocultural peculiarities of Ukrainian dance traditions as a means of uniqueness and identity of the nation.

GAMIFICATION AS A TOOL FOR DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES IN THE CONTEXT OF MILITARY EDUCATION DIGITALIZATION

Inna Savina — 2025-10-30

The article examines the theoretical and practical foundations of gamification as an innovative approach for developing professional competencies of learners in higher military educational institutions (HMEIs). Analysis of both Ukrainian and international practices indicates that, despite its global adoption, gamification in Ukrainian military education remains fragmented, creating a significant research gap and limiting the potential for comprehensive skill development. The study proposes a model for integrating gamification into military history courses, transforming traditional instruction into an interactive and immersive learning process that fosters strategic thinking, analytical skills, problem-solving, and decision-making under uncertainty. The findings demonstrate that the use of game mechanics, including points, quests, and simulations, substantially increases learner motivation, engagement, and academic performance. The article concludes that gamification represents a highly promising component of contemporary military education, offers practical implications for enhancing educational outcomes, and suggests directions for further research, particularly the integration of virtual and augmented reality technologies to create more immersive and realistic training environments.

STEM TASKS IN PHYSICS TO DEVELOP STUDENTS' DIGITAL COMPETENCE

Maksym Soroka — 2025-10-30

The article explores the potential of STEM-based physics tasks as a means of fostering students’ digital competence within the context of contemporary educational transformations. Emphasis is placed on the integration of digital technologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and practice-oriented learning into physics education, aimed at developing skills essential for life in the digital society and Industry 4.0. Based on a review of recent scholarly research, digital competence is defined as encompassing information literacy, skills in using digital devices, data handling, programming, modeling, and presenting research outcomes via digital tools. The study employs a range of theoretical methods, including analysis, synthesis, generalization, systematization, modeling, and predictive reasoning. It generalizes typical examples of STEM tasks in physics implemented through virtual laboratories, simulations, robotics platforms, software-based modeling, and data analytics. A systematized mapping of task types to specific components of digital competence is presented. The study demonstrates that the use of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), electronic modules, and multimedia platforms (e.g., YouTube) enhances students’ learning efficiency and fosters both independent and collaborative activity.The paper also addresses key challenges in implementing STEM tasks, including teacher preparedness, infrastructure modernization, and the adaptation of methodological strategies to blended and distance learning environments. The conclusion argues that the full potential of STEM-based physics tasks can only be realized through integrated educational policies, continuous professional development of teachers, and the creation of pedagogical conditions conducive to implementing interdisciplinary digital projects in schools. Future research should focus on the empirical evaluation of the effectiveness of such STEM tasks in real-world educational settings.

ONEIRIC STRATEGY OF PROLEPSY IN THE PHILOSOPHICAL PROSE OF MYROSLAV DOCHYNTS, HALYNA PAGUTYAK, HALYNA TARASYUK

Tamara Umanska — 2025-10-30

The article analyzes artistic visions and dreams as oneiric strategies of prolepsis in the philosophical prose of the early 21st century by Myroslav Dochynets, Halyna Pahutyak, and Halyna Tarasyuk.It is revealed that among the narrative strategies of prolepsis, dreams and visions occupy a prominent place as forms of shifting temporal planes. Myroslav Dochynets, Halyna Pahutyak, and Halyna Tarasyuk use dreams and visions in a number of their philosophical works, rethinking their role and functions in literature.It has been found that the dominant narratological feature for Myroslav Dochynets is the use of dreams and visions in the novels about the sages «Vichnyk», «Krynychar», «Svitovan», in which they are a means of rest, instruction and security. The neo-mythological mystical dream in Halyna Patutyak is the driver of the plot, the creator of the character, a text within the text that needs to be decoded. Visions and prophetic dreams in Halyna Tarasyuk become elements of prophecy in the narrative strategy of prolepsis of Halyna Tarasyuk.It has been proven that traditionally a dream in literature is a means of artistic and psychological analysis, «a way of comprehending the integrity of the character's being», a way to realize the innermost in a person, and in the philosophical prose of Myroslav Dochynets, Halyna Pahutyak and Halyna Tarasyuk it is an honorific narrative strategy of prolepsis.

ASYMMETRY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN THE EARLY MODERN PERIOD (16TH–18TH CENTURIES)

Ihor Derevіanko — 2025-10-30

The article explores the essence of asymmetry in international relations during the early modern period, emphasizing the impact of economic and military inequality on global politics.Asymmetry in international relations in a historical context encompasses various aspects in which certain states or groups possess significantly greater influence, resources, and power compared to others. It often arises from disparities in military, economic, political, or cultural strength between states. The early modern period is identified as a significant era in European history, marked by the emergence of nation-states, the development of diplomatic practices, and the rise and expansion of colonial empires. The emergence of absolutist monarchies in Europe led to the centralization of power and the strengthening of states, which created asymmetric relations between the more powerful absolutist monarchies and weaker states. Influential European powers, leveraging their economic, technological, and military advantages, established unequal conditions in international relations that had long-lasting consequences for world history. The cultural hegemony established during this period influenced global cultural norms, contributing to the dominance of Western civilization. Overall, asymmetry in international relations during the early modern period was the result of complex political, economic, military, and cultural processes that significantly influenced the further development of international interactions. It was defined by a complex network of political, economic, and military relations among influential states competing to expand their spheres of influence on the continent.

GUIDELINES FOR STATE POLICY TO PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN THE WORKFORCE

Valentina Djakona — 2025-10-30

The development of human capital, as well as the accelerated digitalization of the economy, are absolute priorities of the EU economic policy. The article analyzes the state policy of the EU countries aimed at introducing the latest human capital management technologies in enterprises. It is shown that the EU countries are actively developing, introducing and implementing state programs for financing, lending, subsidizing the introduction of the latest technological products both in the business processes of companies in general and in the HR sphere in particular. The priority areas of state policy to encourage the introduction of the latest human capital management technologies in enterprises are highlighted. At the same time, the difficulties and problems faced by individual countries (primarily Latvia) in the implementation of these processes are shown. The purpose of the article is to propose directions for improving state policy to increase the efficiency of implementing the latest technologies in the practice of human capital management of enterprises.The main stages and elements that are proposed to be included in the structure of the state program are highlighted: defining the goals and objectives of the program; analysis of the current situation; development of digital infrastructure; training and development; stimulation of innovation; performance assessment; support and financing; transparency and reporting. To achieve the set goal, the following research methods were used: comparative analysis; abstract-logical method; methods of deduction, theoretical generalization, classification; dialectical method and methods of theoretical generalization.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVISM IN THE CONTEXT OF WAR: COMMUNITY ADAPTATION TO SOCIAL CHANGES

Olga Kuzmuk — 2025-10-30

The article investigates the phenomenon of public participation and activism as a key mechanism for the adaptation of Ukrainian society to social changes caused by the full-scale war. It analyzes the transformation of forms of civic mobilization in extreme conditions, particularly the shift from traditional practices to new models of interaction. The main manifestations of public activity are discussed, such as the volunteer movement, the creation of humanitarian initiatives, support for internally displaced persons, and assistance to the armed forces, which have become tools for addressing crisis challenges and strengthening social cohesion.Particular attention is given to the role of digital technologies and social networks as effective platforms for rapid organization, coordination of actions, and dissemination of information. The research explores how the war impacts the structure of communities, their value orientations, and the level of social capital. The author argues that active public participation not only helps to overcome urgent challenges related to the conflict but also lays the groundwork for post-war reconstruction, contributing to the development of a resilient and democratic civil society. It highlights how new social ties and practices of solidarity that emerged in conditions of instability establish the foundations for long-term social development.

LEGAL STATUS OF AN «E-PERSON»: FROM A BINARY OPPOSITION TO A MODULAR APPROACH

Oleksandr Leschinsky — 2025-10-30

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) challenges traditional legal frameworks, particularly concerning liability. The European Parliament's 2017 proposal to create a legal status of an "electronic person" for sophisticated autonomous systems ignited a critical debate on whether machines can or should be granted legal personality. This article scrutinizes this controversial concept. Purpose. The study aims to critically analyze the "e-personhood" proposal, highlight its fundamental flaws, and introduce a more viable alternative framework for conceptualizing the legal status of AI. Methods. The research methodology includes a comparative legal analysis of key EU documents, such as the European Parliament's Resolution and reports from the EESC and AI HLEG, alongside a review of influential scholarly publications in the field of law and AI ethics. Results. The analysis concludes that granting legal personality to AI is a flawed approach that creates a dangerous "responsibility gap" and is ethically questionable. The study finds that existing legal instruments, such as strict product liability and insurance schemes, can be adapted to address damages caused by AI more effectively. Conclusion. The binary "person-or-thing" approach is insufficient for regulating AI. This article puts forward a novel hypothesis of a "modular approach" to AI's legal status. Instead of full personhood, this framework suggests endowing AI systems with specific, limited "modules" of legal capacity tailored to their function and autonomy. This pragmatic model ensures compensation for victims while firmly anchoring ultimate legal responsibility with human developers, manufacturers, and operators.

POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM AS A GUARANTEE OF ECONOMIC PROGRESS IN MODERN SOCIETY

Vladyslav Pustovar — 2025-10-30

The article examines the role of political reforms in ensuring the economic security of the state amid global instability and internal transformations. Effective reform of political institutions is identified as a key condition for macroeconomic stability, an improved investment climate, risk reduction, and sustainable development. Stable political institutions ensure predictability in economic policy and foster trust among domestic and foreign economic actors.Special attention is given to anti-corruption policy as a crucial part of institutional transformation. The article highlights how corruption undermines economic security by distorting competition, reducing fiscal efficiency, and eroding public trust. The author stresses the need for transparent, accountable management of public resources, particularly through the digitalization of procurement and greater openness of public institutions.Judicial reform is analyzed as a basis for legal certainty, property rights protection, and a favorable investment environment. An independent judiciary reduces corruption risks, ensures fair resolution of disputes, and strengthens confidence in state institutions.Fiscal management reform is also considered essential for financial stability. Transparency in budgeting, modernization of tax authorities, and effective public debt management are emphasized as factors that help increase revenues, avoid crises, and build a predictable economic environment.

POLITICAL COMMUNICATION IN THE CONTEXT OF HYBRID THREATS: A STRATEGIC RESOURCE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY

Roman Shykhutskyi — 2025-10-30

The article examines political communication in the context of hybrid threats and the full-scale war against Ukraine, viewing the information space as a critical battlefield of contemporary confrontation. It demonstrates that communication is no longer merely an auxiliary tool but has evolved into a strategic resource of national security, shaping the legitimacy of decisions, mobilizing public support, and influencing the international reputation of the state.The theoretical framework is grounded in approaches that conceptualize hybrid warfare as a synergy of military and non-military methods of influence, including cyberattacks, information campaigns, and economic pressure. Within this configuration, the cognitive dimension becomes especially significant, as the creation of an alternative reality through manipulative narratives and microtargeting complicates the distinction between a state of war and “normal” politics.The Ukrainian case highlights the systematic and large-scale nature of informational aggression aimed at delegitimizing institutions and polarizing society. At the same time, coordinated strategic communications have enabled the alignment of messaging across governmental bodies, the development of a unified narrative, and the maintenance of both internal cohesion and external support.Methodologically, the article employs an interdisciplinary toolkit: discourse and content analysis to identify semantic constructs and recurring themes; case studies to trace the dynamics of crisis campaigns; surveys and statistical modeling to measure effects; network analysis to pinpoint nodes of information dissemination; and disinformation monitoring using AI alg rithms to detect anomalies in content propagation.Practical recommendations are structured around three key areas: prevention, coordination, and response. They include principles of transparency, accuracy, and timeliness; continuous information dissemination to avoid creating a “vacuum”; institutionalization of fact-checking and debunking mechanisms; development of value-driven and inclusive narratives; partner-ships between the state, civil society, media, and opinion leaders; and enhanced collaboration with social media platforms.

HEALTHCARE IN WARTIME: INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY OF THE STATE AS A FACTOR OF NATIONAL SECURITY

Olha Sokurenko — 2025-10-30

The article explores the institutional capacity of the healthcare system during wartime as a critical dimension of national security, with a particular focus on Ukraine’s experience in the context of Russia’s full-scale military aggression. It emphasizes that healthcare is no longer solely a social or humanitarian sphere but a vital political instrument for maintaining state resilience in crises. The author examines the role of medical institutions in sustaining logistical, psychological, and operational support for the civilian population and armed forces alike, high- lighting the politicization of healthcare in hybrid warfare, including through disinformation and psychological attacks.Drawing comparative insights from Israel and Georgia, the article illustrates how institutional flexibility, intersectoral coordination, and public trust enable healthcare systems to adapt to wartime conditions. In Ukraine, despite some legislative and administrative efforts, the healthcare system faces numerous challenges: insufficient staffing, lack of legal frameworks for military medicine, fragmentation of governance, weak decentralization mechanisms, and poor integration of mental health services. The author stresses the need for a comprehensive framework law on medical security, expanded public-private partnerships, modern digital platforms for healthcare management, and reform of medical education and human resources policy.The article argues that only through institutional reform, strategic leadership, and strengthened accountability can healthcare become a sustainable element of national security policy in wartime.

MODERN TRENDS IN THE FORMATION OF MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES: IMPACT ON THE TRANSFORMATION OF MANAGERIAL CULTURE

Tetiana Sych — 2025-10-30

The article examines modern trends in the development of managerial competences and their impact on the transformation of managerial culture. It is determined that, under current conditions, managerial culture functions as a system that ensures organizational flexibility, the ability to respond to changes in the external environment, and the formation of competitive advantages. The author emphasizes the importance of considering global competence development models, particularly EU approaches and international framework programs, which define universal managerial competences and standards of effective management. Managerial culture in contemporary settings should be regarded as an open system that combines national specificities with global trends, thereby enhancing organizational flexibility, adaptability, and competitiveness. Based on the analysis of modern global models such as VUCA, VUCA-Prime, and BANI, the interrelation between managerial competences and managerial culture is explored, highlighting the features of managerial culture under the influence of change and its transformation from a bureaucratic to an open, partnership-oriented, and innovative model. It is substantiated that successful transformation of managerial culture is possible only through the integration of modern international approaches to the development of managerial competences, focused on innovativeness, strategic thinking, adaptability, and the reinforcement of organizational values.

THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO UNDERSTANDING POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH IN CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY

Ostap Buriak — 2025-10-30

This article provides an analytical overview of theoretical approaches to posttraumatic growth (PTG) in contemporary psychology. Drawing on peer-reviewed Ukrainian and international research, it traces the development of PTG as a psychological concept, from its origins in positive psychology to its current multidimensional models. The paper examines key definitions, conceptual boundaries, and the relationship between PTG, trauma, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It highlights the principal theoretical frameworks, including cognitive-existential, developmental, and narrative approaches, and evaluates their contributions to understanding the mechanisms underlying PTG. The review identifies core psychological factors associated with PTG, such as meaning-making, cognitive restructuring, resilience, and the role of social support. Special attention is paid to methodological challenges in PTG research, including reliance on self-report measures, the distinction between perceived and actual growth, and the need for longitudinal designs. The analysis also considers the cultural and contextual influences shaping PTG, emphasizing the importance of accounting for socio-historical conditions and collective experiences, particularly in societies affected by large-scale crises. The article concludes by outlining research gaps and recommending future directions for the development of empirically grounded, culturally sensitive PTG models that can inform both theoretical discourse and applied psychological practice.

EARLY MALADAPTIVE SCHEMAS AND COPING MODES IN UKRAINIAN FEMALE REFUGEES: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY WITHIN THE SCHEMA-THERAPY FRAMEWORK

Tamara Mazur — 2025-10-30

Since February 2022, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered the largest displacement crisis in Europe since World War II. Millions of Ukrainians–disproportionately women–have fled their homes, often after prolonged exposure to shelling, loss, and chronic uncertainty. Such conditions undermine emotional stability and create fertile ground for longterm psychological difficulties We invited two groups of adult Ukrainian female refugees: 32 who had already sought psychological help and 30 who had not. The participants completed Ukrainian versions of two standard questionnaires: the Young Schema Questionnaire, which measures negative belief patterns, and the Schema Mode Inventory, which captures moment-to-moment emotional states known as schema modes. We compared the groups with established statistical tests.Women who had sought help scored significantly higher on 11 of the 18 negative belief patterns, including Emotional Deprivation, Abandonment, Mistrust/Abuse, and Unrelenting Standards. They also showed stronger “child” and “punitive parent” modes, reflecting feelings of vulnerability and severe self-criticism. By contrast, women who had not sought help displayed a stronger adaptive Healthy Adult mode, indicating greater emotional resilience.The study suggests that war-related displacement reactivates old, unhelpful beliefs about the self and others, leaving refugee women emotionally vulnerable and self-critical. The find-ings highlight the need for schema-focused therapy that helps clients strengthen their Healthy Adult part, meet core emotional needs for safety, love, and autonomy, and reduce perfectionistic and punitive self-attitudes. Such work can make psychological support programs for refugees more effective and targeted.

COACHING TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPING ASSERTIVENESS AS A KEY FACTOR IN BUILDING ENTREPRENEURS' PSYCHOLOGICAL READINESS FOR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

Leonid Nikolaiev — 2025-10-30

This article examines coaching technologies as an effective tool for developing assertiveness in the context of forming individual psychological readiness for entrepreneurial activity. In today's competitive business environment, entrepreneurial success is determined not only by professional skills but also by the level of psychological readiness, with assertiveness being a key component. The author defines assertiveness as the ability to confidently and ecologically defend one's rights and interests without violating the boundaries of others, which is critically important for effective entrepreneurial functioning. The research methodology comprises theoretical analysis of scientific sources by domestic and foreign scholars, as well as an empirical online survey of young entrepreneurs regarding key components of their psychological readiness for business. The results demonstrate high significance for respondents in maintaining constructive behavior in crisis situations and making informed decisions under conditions of uncertainty. The structural components of an entrepreneur's psychological readiness are defined as motivational, cognitive, emotional-volitional, reflexive-evaluative, and communicative. It is proven that coaching technologies contribute to individualizing the development process, forming responsible thinking, increasing awareness, and developing emotional competence.The advantages of the coaching approach are revealed, among them the disclosure of individual internal resources, formation of assertive attitudes and behavior through dialogue, reflection, and work with limiting beliefs. The practical significance of the study lies in outlining the effectiveness of coaching approaches for professional training of entrepreneurs and individual support of their activities under current economic challenges.

EXPLORING EFFECTIVE ART THERAPY PRACTICES IN INDIA FOR ADOLESCENTS WELL-BEING: A SCOPING REVIEW

Vandana Pandey — 2025-10-30

Adolescents in India face a high burden of mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and emotional distress, with limited access to culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions. Ahmad (2023) noted that talk therapies often fail to engage younger people. As a result, it is important to explore newer, more creative approaches like art therapy that rely less on verbal communication. This scoping review explores the landscape of art therapy interventions used among adolescents in India and evaluates their effectiveness in enhancing well-being and positive emotions. The search identified 52 relevant studies published between 2000 and 2025 using the PCC (Population–Concept–Context) criteria. The data underwent thematic synthesis to reveal common art therapy modalities, key outcomes, and existing research gaps. Visual arts – Mandala making, self-portrait making, and drawing, along with expressive arts therapy, music, dance/ movement, and drama, emerged as prominent modalities. According to Akila (2012), these interventions helped improve emotional expression, boost self-esteem, improve emotional regulation, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. However, many studies lacked methodological rigour, cultural contextualisation, and long-term follow-up. Art therapy is a culturally adaptable and non-stigmatising treatment for adolescent psychological health in India (Gaiha, 2022). It improves emotional regulation and self-expression, and overcomes treatment gaps in underserved populations. However, further longitudinal, culturally grounded research with standardised assessment tools is necessary to substantiate its efficacy and scalability in the Indian context.

CULTURAL IDENTITY AND CROSS-CULTURAL ADAPTATION OF UKRAINIAN WOMEN IN FORCED AND VOLUNTARY MIGRATION: A CASE STUDY

Iryna Soroka — 2025-10-30

This article examines the strategies for preserving cultural identity and the peculiarities of cross-cultural adaptation among the Ukrainian women who participated in a case study.The study is based on the analysis of culture shock stages by Oberg and acculturation strategies outlined in Berry’s model. Five Ukrainian women in forced migration (in Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK) and five females in voluntary migration (in India, Poland, Italy, and Germany) participated in this research. Data collection methods of the study include a survey in Google Forms, direct observation, and phenomenological interviews. A software program MAXQDA was used for qualitative data analysis. The results show that the Ukrainian women in both forced and voluntary migration encounter challenges such as language barriers, social exclusion, differences in social norms, and difficulties in medical services. They experience crisis, recovery, and adjustment stages of culture shock, with common emotions including anxiety, homesickness, confusion, frustration, curiosity, and excitement. Key adaptation resources involve social support, experiential learning, and digital media. Regardless of migration type or future plans, women maintain cultural identity through native language use, traditional celebrations, Ukrainian cuisine, and cultural events. These insights can assist NGOs, psychologists, and social workers in creating more effective programs for integration and mental health support of migrants.

CONCEPTUAL PRINCIPLES FOR IMPROVING THE MANEUVERABILITY OF MODULAR ROAD TRAINS FOR AIRFIELD TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF FLIGHTS

Vadym Kaviuk — 2025-10-30

The purpose of the research is to find directions for the development and substantiation of engineering solutions and technical methods aimed at increasing the maneuverability of modular road trains in the context of specific conditions for the airfield environment. The evolution of methods of improving maneuverability of modular road trains for airfield technical support of flights is possible on the basis of measures to optimize design of the coupling and control unit, the use of energy modules, the use of mechatronic active control systems, standardization, unification, modeling and analysis of kinematic parameters, assessment of stability and safety during maneuvering. An integrated approach that combines engineering, information and organizational solutions makes it possible to create efficient, safe and adaptive new generation modular vehicles that reduce number of aircraft maintenance equipment at an airfield without losing functionality, reduce maneuvering time by 27%, aircraft maintenance time by 18–25% and reduce the risk of collisions.