Romeo Castellucci – an apologist for postdramatic theater

The purpose of the article. To analyze the early performances directed by R. Castellucci, to explore the main features of his directing method, and on the basis of the analysis to identify the characteristics of post-dramatic theater in his work. The methodology applies a textual method for the elaboration of the conceptual apparatus of post-dramatic theater. The apply a hermeneutic method and the method of stylistic analysis allow to study the performances that represent the main artistic trends in the directing of R. Castellucci of the late ХХ century. The scientific novelty lies in understanding the creative pursuits of R. Castellucci, in the aesthetics of post-dramatic theater. For the first time, his performances are analyzed and their affiliation to the post-dramatic theater is classified based on the conceptual and categorical apparatus formed by scientists. Conclusions. R. Castellucci's early directorial works are characterized by performativity, imagery, visuality, distancing from text-centrism, which dominates in dramatic theater and rethinking the meaning of the word as a vestige of dramatic performance. These features of the director's method give the right to define him as an exponent of ideas of post-dramatic theater. Keywords: Romeo Castellucci, post-dramatic theater, performance, visuality.

STRUCTURAL AND SEMANTIC ORGANIZATION OF CONCESSIVE RELATIONS IN THE ТATAR LANGUAGE

In modern linguistics there is a growing scientific interest in the semantic analysis of linguistic phenomena. The increased interest is explained by the fact that it is the study of semantic relations between syntactic units that allows us to reveal the communicative essence of the language. In this regard the study of the structural and semantic features of constructions expressing the relations of concession, which are the most complex among other types of conditionality relations, seems relevant and timely. The purpose of this article is to analyze the concessive relations from the formal and substantive side on the material of the Tatar language. The research was carried out using the conceptual apparatus of modern theories of language categories, as well as ideas about the role and functions of concessive relations both in the system organization of language itself and in contextual discourse. The material for the study was drawn from Tatar fiction and colloquial speech. In the course of the work, the method of linguistic description was used as the main research method. As a result of the conducted research, it was found that concessive relations are built on the opposition of two situations, formed on the basis of conditional, causal, and adversarial values.

Distinction of the categories "synchrony, diachrony" and "chronotope" in the methodology of Cultural Studies

The purpose of the article is to clarify the categories "synchrony, diachrony" and "chronotope" in the context of the conceptual apparatus of cultural studies. The article is designed to prevent the incorrect use of these terms, to overcome the problem of identifying the concepts of "synchrony" with "statics" and "space", as well as to facilitate the differentiation of the categories "synchrony, diachrony" and "chronotope". The methodology of the study consists in the use of system approach and the lens of structuralism: synchronіс, diachrоnіс and chronotopic approaches (M. Bakhtin), methods of synchronіс and diachronіс analysis, as well as the lens of semiotics: semantic and terminological analysis. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the fact that the article is the first study on the conceptual differentiation of seemingly very similar categories of "synchrony and diachrony", "chronotope", "statics", "space". As a result of the research, we have formulated and substantiated a number of conceptual provisions, which have theoretical and practical significance for improving the gnoseological apparatus of cultural studies. Conclusions. The concept of "synchrony and diachrony" is considered as one of the key epistemological coordinates of cultural studies and sciences of culture, which requires clarification of its semantic boundaries. The definition of synchrony and diachrony in cultural studies has been clarified. It was revealed that in culture as a system it is appropriate to distinguish between diachrony, which is the historical development of culture (or its subsystems), and synchrony, which is a cross-section of culture (or its subsystems) within a certain point in time. The explication of the semantics of the concepts of "synchrony and diachrony" demonstrates that the identification of the concepts of "synchrony" and "statics", "synchrony" and "space" is inaccurate. The concepts of "synchrony and diachrony" and "chronotope" were differentiated as well. Key words: cultural studies, methodology, terminological analysis, structuralism, synchrony, diachrony, chronotope, statics and dynamics.

Postmodern neoliberal discourses vs postfeminist theories and practices

The aim of the article is considered the conceptual reconstruction of the relationship between postmodern feminism and the notional field of contemporary neoliberalism. The analytical methods used were based on the assertion that the complexity of textual interventions requires interdisciplinary approaches. The findings and results of the research carried out accentuate that COVID-19 has contributed greatly to the contradictions of the current global landscape in the contexts of neoliberalism and feminism. Feminism asserts as a discourse that the conceptual apparatus of neoliberalism has not served its goals; in fact, postfeminism has not yet chosen its route in the neoliberal context. The assumption that women cannot win their “vindication battle” in the world where "the game is fixed" continues to be taken as an axiom, even though the coronavirus pandemic causes some observers to proclaim the return of influential governments and social contracts. The latter accentuates the role of female representation in neoliberal social, cultural, and political discourses at the global level.

Place of History in the History of Science

This article aims to reflect on the place of history in the history of science from the perspective of Brazilian historiography of science, mainly according to the thought of the Brazilian physicist and historian of science, Carlos Alvarez Maia. Since the 1990s, Maia (2013) began to question why the history of science became (and still largely remains) a “history of absent historians” in the face of the predominance of history of science in the Natural Science Departments and the absence in History Departments. The dynamic and changing historiography of science itself reaffirms the lack of historical analyses using history’s methodological and conceptual apparatus. Thus, epistemological aspects appear interrelated to political-institutional issues. Consequently, one has a political-epistemological perspective for discussing the place – or non-place – of history in the history of science. The thought of Maia (2013) acts as an essential starting point for reflection. It constitutes a possible opening in constructing a consolidation of discussions about the impacts (of the absence and the presence of the conceptual apparatus of history) in developing new historiography of science conceptually historical.

DEFINING THE ONTOLOGICAL STATUS OF LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY IN HEALTH CARE

he present research touches upon the problem of comprehension of the concept «labor productivity» as applied to the field of healthcare in comparison with other categories and the corresponding indicators, used in the assessment of the medical organization personnel activity. As methodological basis the ideas in the field of labor economics, conceptual apparatus and theoretical bases of which have proved their efficiency in the solution of the tasks of development of the organizations of different branch affiliation act. The statement that labor productivity in public health services is connected with the transfer of knowledge and technologies from industrial sphere to medicine, requiring the interpretation of concepts and conceptual apparatus in relation to the considered branch is taken as the basis. In modern conditions of high intensity of work of medical organizations at simultaneous necessity of observance of obligatory requirements to quality and safety of medical aid, rational use of resources, the demand for formation of scientifically grounded approaches to labor productivity estimation in healthcare is realized by authors by means of development of an integrated index of labor productivity estimation. The present research can be considered in the development of the theory of labor productivity as applied to the branch of health care taking into account its orientation on rendering qualitative and safe medical aid. The offered by the author approach to the estimation of the given indicator allows to reflect not only quantitative (output, labor input) or cost estimation of labor productivity, but also takes into account complexity, intensity of work of the employees, and also an estimation of a degree of achievement of productivity (quality) of their activity. Its novelty is seen in the mutual conditionality of medical, social and economic evaluation of the effectiveness of the use of labor resources of the employees of medical organizations.

Kazimierz Twardowski’s Philosophy and Mykhailo Rudnytskyi’s Literary Criticism

In this article Twardowski’s philosophy and Rudnytskyi’s literary criticism have been compared for the first time. The purpose of the comparative analysis was to identify Twardowski’s tradition in the works of his student Rudnytskyi. This comparison seems to contribute to a rethinking of Rudnytskyi’s literary criticism in Ukrainian culture, namely to clarify its philosophical background, conceptual apparatus, and methodology. In the introduction some critical remarks on Rudnytskyi’s literary work, that were made by Ukrainian scholars, have been provided. Next, in the first part, the methodological and philosophical background of Twardowski’s philosophy has been analyzed. The second part encompasses an attempt to reconstruct Rudnytskyi’s literary criticism. In the third part the author argues the direct impact of Twardowski’s philosophy on Rudnytskyi’s literary criticism. Finally, in the conclusions, the author claims that Rudnytskyi’s literary criticism had a philosophical background, conceptual apparatus, and methodology.

The development of oil companies in the light of the evolution of digital platforms

In the article, the authors consider the formation and development of domestic digital platforms for the country's oil companies based on artificial intelligence. A brief analysis of the modern legal framework, which determines the priorities for the formation of the digital economy, is given, and the economic essence of the conceptual apparatus describing AI is revealed. Variants of practical application of expert systems of artificial intelligence are proposed.

General rules of qualification of a criminal offense taking into account its stages

The conceptual apparatus which is a starting point for qualification of a criminal offense taking into account its stages is considered. General rules for qualifying a criminal offense, taking into account its stages, are proposed.

Sociolinguistics. Reading-Book

The textbook "Sociolinguistics. Reading-book", intended for students studying in the direction of "Forensic expertise", is being prepared for publication. The book includes fragments from the works of famous domestic and foreign linguists devoted to the main sociolinguistics problems (subject area, conceptual apparatus, social and communicative system, social marking of language units, research methods, language policy, etc.). Each text is accompanied by control questions and tasks. The textbook provides students with additional material for individual work. The book can be useful to teachers in preparation for lectures and seminars, and is also of interest to a wide range of readers.