Methodological case of scientometric factors study in individual discipline

The authors analyze scientometric factors and rates of the Russianlanguage scientific journals in archeology provided by RSCI. The list of journals under study was based on the list of peer-reviewed journals comprising findings of candidate’s and doctor’s theses in the domain 07.00.06 – Archeology (historical sciences). The key factors of these journals were specified and rates were made for Science Index (SI), public evaluation, and 5-year impact-factor. The journals with high impact factor and low SI rating were revealed; absolute discrepancy of 2019 SI and public evaluation rating. The authors suggest to make changes to the methods of calculating SI integrated index of scientific journals: to accumulate ratings and add special equalizing coefficients for monodisciplines: to calculate factors with improved rubricator.

Development of Bed Linen Performance Index

In order to develop the performance of the bed linen index objectively, the first seven properties of the fabric are selected by twenty-four experts subjectively, and these experts also give the weight for each property according to the necessity. These properties are total hand value (THV), moisture management, abrasion resistance, air permeability, wrinkle recovery, thermal resistance, and drape of fabric. After selecting the properties and the weight for each characteristic, an integrated index for bed linen performance value is developed. Before directly using the value of each property into the equation, normalization of data should be done to shrink the range of the data such that the range is fixed between 1 and 5. The correlation between subjective and objective evaluations was very high (r = 0.82). This indicates that the bed linen performance index could be estimated as well.

APPLICATION OF SOME SINGLE AND INTEGRATED INDEX EQUATION TO ASSESS HEAVY METAL IN DIFFERENT SOILS IN ERBIL GOVERNORATE

The aim of this study was to application of some single and integrated index equation to assess heavy metal in different soil within Erbil governorate. The 15 different locations (Bahare new, Newroz, New Hawler, Hesarok, Azadi1, Zen city, Atconz city, Pank village, Binaslawa, Darato, Qushtapa, Shaways, Kasnazan, Bahirka, Pirzin) were specifically selected to identify the effects of traffic activities on soil properties. Different heavy metal distribution patterns (As, Cd, Cu, Cr and Zn) were determined from distance 5, 25, 50m roadside. Soil pollution was assessed using many indices including: contamination factor (CF), degree of contamination (Cdeg), Ecological Risk Factor and Potential Ecological Risk Index.The results showed that concentrations of As, Cd, Cr, Cu, and Zn in street dust ranged from (4.60, 1.80, 217.83, 62.14 and 215.18) mg.kg-1 which recorded in Qushtapa, Kasnazan, Atconze city, Hasarok5 and Zen city respectively. The contamination factor and degree of contamination of the trace elements As, Cd, Cr, Cu ,and Zn of soil samples was indicating considerable contamination factor for Qushtapa moderate contamination factor for Kasnazan, while Atconze city, Hasarok5, Zen city showed very high contamination factor, while degree of contamination considerable low degree of contamination. According to the ecological risk factor and RI results Qwshtapa was indicate as low potential ecological risk, Kasnazan had moderate potential ecological risk while Hasarok5 and Zen city considerable high potential ecological risk, except Atconze considerable very high ecological risk, on the other hand for RI index shown considerable very high ecological risk recorded in Hasarok 5 soil samples.

The feasibility of using sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) as a phytoindicator of anthropogenic load of the environment

The phytoindication properties of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) as a possible bioindicator of anthropogenic load of the territory are analyzed in the article by means of a technique of estimation of size of fluctuating asymmetry of a leaf plate of plants. The influence of the spatial location of sunflower crops and the influence of genotype on the deve­lopment of morphometric traits of plants were studied. The study was conducted in late July 2019–2020, when the vegetative organs of sunflower reached their maximum development. The material was selected for research at nine points (nine fields) located in the Zapo­rizhzhia region, at different distances and in different directions from the industrial zone of Zaporizhzhia (Zavodsky district). To study the influence of genotype on the morphological characteristics of sunflower, a study of eight hybrids that grew under the same conditions in the demonstration area in Vasylivka district of Zaporizhzhia region was conducted. The integrated index of fluctuating asymmetry of sunflower was in the range of 0.062–0.114, with the largest indicator of fluctuating asymmetry was observed in the area closest to the industrial zone of Zaporizhzhia – north of Zaporizhzhia. The lowest rate was observed in the area – 5 – east of Zaporizhzhia. The integrated index of fluctuating asymmetry of sunflower hybrids grown in the same soil and climatic conditions in the demonstration area ranged from 0.070 to 0.093. Based on research conducted in 2019–2020, we concluded that the species sunflo­wer (Helianthus annuus L.), despite its distribution, is not suitable for use as a bioindication plant in the study of the level of man-made load in the area. We obtained significant diffe­rences in the development of morphometric parameters of sunflower leaves (Helianthus annuus L.) grown in areas far from the industrial zone of Zaporizhzhia. Hybrids, which differed in morpho-economic characteristics, were grown in the same soil and climatic conditions and with the same agricultural techniques, on the demonstration site, also showed significant fluctuations in the integral index of fluctuating asymmetry.

Strategic assessment of the ecological condition of the regions in the context of innovative development

Within the article, it is examined the dynamics of the integrated index of innovative development of the regions of Ukraine. It is proved that during the studied period there is no region that would have a constant positive trend for eight years. The authors argue that the main conditions for sustainable development of the regions are environmental protection, rational use of natural resources and environmental safety of human life. The integrated index of ecological development of the regions of Ukraine is calculated. Visualization of the dynamics of the values of the index of ecological development of the regions of Ukraine makes it possible to visually assess the asymmetry of ecological development of the regions. This strategic study can serve as a basis for further research to predict dynamic changes in the environment.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL OF INVESTMENT SUPPORT OF THE REGIONS OF UKRAINE

The methodical approach to the integrated assessment of investment provision of the regions of Ukraine is developed and tested in the article. The purpose of the article is to present methodological and practical aspects of integrated assessment of thelevel of investment support of the regions of Ukraine. An approach to the diagnosis of investment support of regional development based on the use of the method of integrated index analysis, which involves the calculation of individual, group and integrated indices. Based on the available information base, it is proposed to determine the level of investment support for the development of regions on the basis of three evaluation criteria (concentration of investment resources, diversification of sources of investment, investment efficiency). Each of these criteria will be met by a set of 4 main indicators that will allow the most accurate assessment of their contribution to the over all indicator. After standardization of individual indices of indicators of the level of investment support for the development of the region, the calculation of the relevant group (or criterion) indices, and on their basis - the integrated index of investment support. During the period of 2017-2019, a relatively high level of investment support for development among all regions of Ukraine was achieved only in Kyiv. The regions with an average level of provision on a permanent basis through out the analyzed period included Volyn, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernivtsi regions, and for the last two years alsoTernopil region. That is, ingeneral, there is no dependence of the level of investment support for the development of regions on their labor, production, financial potential. It is concluded that the lowest level of investment security is characterized by regions with low capital investment, small foreign direct investment, as well as a small share of investment inhousing construction at the expense of the population. Keywords: investments, investment support, integrated assessment, integrated index, regional development. JEL Classіfіcatіon R15, R51, C51 Formulas: 4; fig.: 2; tabl.: 2; bibl.: 12.