Cultural diplomacy as the state’s identifier in the context of globalization

The purpose of the article is to reveal the concept of cultural diplomacy as a priority tool for creating globalization at the level of foreign policy. The article reveals the essence of the globalization process, its prospects, and its main goals. The research methodology is based on the complex use of general scientific and specific scientific methods: analytical, historical, conceptual. The scientific novelty lies in a comprehensive study of the essence of cultural diplomacy in the context of globalization, giving it advantages in the proper coordination of intercultural communication. The study presents the content, tools, and paradigm of diplomatic culture development at the level of the XXI century. Conclusions. The conclusion is made on the need for in-depth study of the cultural diplomacy development in the Ukrainian scientific space in order to strengthen Ukraine's international relations in the process of globalization. Keywords: cultural diplomacy, globalization, political culture, soft power policy, international relations, foreign policy, institutionalization, intercultural communication.

LIBRARY BOOK EXCHANGE: HISTORY AND CURRENT STATE

Objective. The purpose of the article is to highlight book exchange as an important source of book acquisition process in the libraries of Katerinoslav - Dnipropetrovsk. The object is libraries of different subordination as a system of collection-forming documents. Methods. Analytical-synthetic, system-structural, comparative and statistical methods are used during the research in accordance with the task. Results. The author revealed the peculiarities of book exchange process in the libraries of educational institutions, scientific societies of Katerynoslavshchyna. The exchange of publications with Kyiv, Galician and Lviv institutions is proved to be useful and important. The author retraced process of cooperation of city public libraries on local literature acquisition. Libraries and reading rooms of higher, secondary and lower agricultural educational institutions received professional publications of Katerinoslav societies free of charge. The article gives a picture of the current state of document exchange in the libraries of Dnipropetrovsk region. The constant source of library acquisition is territorial and domestic professional book exchange. Conclusions. Book exchange is an important component of the process of acquisition of high quality stock in Ukrainian libraries. This prprocess was actively carried out by Katerinoslav libraries in the 19th - early 20th centuries. Throughout history the book exchange has proven to be a necessary and useful source of acquisition and high quality service in the implementation of complex reader requests. Document exchange in the 21st century in Dnipropetrovsk region is changing its format (transition to e-resources), but remains an important source in the process of creating high quality collections.

Osteoarthrosis and Combined Pathology: Features of Pathogenesis (Literature Review)

The purpose of the study. Identification of key links in the pathogenesis, which will improve the diagnostic and treatment approaches in such patients. Materials and methods. Analytical and bibliosemantic methods were used in the research. Results. Modern scientists are actively discussing the problems of providing medical care to patients who, in addition to the underlying disease, have an aggravating effect of concomitant, combined pathology. Interestingly, in the publications of domestic literature we find the terms "combined", "concomitant", "combined" pathology. The English-speaking scientific community uses the terms - "comorbidity" when it comes to damage to 2 organs or systems and "multimorbidity" when more than 3 diseases. The problem of combined pathologies is one of the key in modern medicine. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common diseases in Ukraine and around the world. Exhausting degenerative-dystrophic pathology, which is combined with high personal and socio-economic burden. According to the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO) and the International Society for the Study of Osteoarthritis (OARSI), it is known that a middle-aged patient with osteoarthritis has 4 combined pathologies, including In addition to osteoarthritis, up to 8 other chronic diseases are diagnosed in old age. In clinical practice, a combination of this disease with hypertension and type 2 diabetes is often observed. However, there are still many differences in the opinion of scientists about the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis with combined pathologies. Conclusions. Scientific research in the modern world is aimed at studying the complex relationships between diseases that are often found in combination in the same patient. During the research the data of modern domestic and foreign literature were reviewed and analyzed and data on new ideas of common links in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis, arterial hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus, which combines disorders in the system of oxidant-antioxidant, protease-antiprotease imbalance, proteolytic and fibrinolytic activities of blood plasma, changes in endothelial function, impaired mineral metabolism, the impact of vitamin D deficiency on the further development of chronic inflammation with the activation of cytokine synthesis. The information presented in the review is a reason to assume that the combined pathologies show the potential for complicating each other, complicating the diagnosis and treatment tactics

The Development of Contemporary Ukrainian Cinema

The purpose of the research is to investigate the history of contemporary Ukrainian cinema and to analyze the ways of its development. Highlight the main problems of national film production; identify the main principles and areas of its potential realization, the conditions for creating a successful and engaging film industry in Ukraine. The research methodology consists of the following methods: analytical – the study and analysis of historical materials of the Ukrainian cinema formation; empirical – the generalization of monitoring the intensity of filmmaking; theoretical – the research of prospects and directions of national film potential realization. Scientific novelty. For the first time, the prospects and directions of the national film potential realization are outlined based on the detailed in-depth analysis of the Ukrainian cinema historical development, an estimation of its modern condition. Conclusions. Analysis of the current state of Ukrainian cinema showed that the national cinema has undergone changes in the basic guidelines and value vectors of its development, intensified the process of realizing its potential, began building effective mechanisms of administrative and legal regulation of this area for development and proper functioning of the domestic film industry.

INFLUENCE OF THE REMNANT MAGNETIZATION OF THE CURRENT TRANSFORMER CORES UPON THE COMPLIANCE OF THEIR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MICROPROCESSOR TYPE PROTECTIVE RELAYS

Work objective is finding rational technical and economic solutions for examining current transformers for techspecs compliance satisfying the requirements of reinstalled microprocessor type protective relays and automation devices manufactured by NP EKRA LLC, taking into account DC component. Research methods: analytical methods for calculating the time of remnant magnetization in the core of a current transformer. Research results and novelty: it is understood that the saturation time of current transformers of the basic and backup protections, according to the results of the analytical method, was more than 25 ms, and for current transformers of differential bus bar protection was more than 5 ms. The obtained saturation time values for all types of current transformers built into oil circuit-breaker bushings (HV line) of 110 kV and bus bar coupling connector (BCC) of 110 kV (main protection, backup protection, differential bus protection), both in the absence and in the presence of remanent induction magnetic in CT cores with three-phase and single-phase short circuits, satisfy completely technical requirements either of microprocessor type protective relays or CT differential bus bar protection. Conclusion: built into CT BCC circuit-breaker bushings of 110 kV and oil circuit-breaker bushings (HV line) of 110 kV Foundry substations do not necessitate a mandatory replacement in case of non-complex redesign of microprocessor type protective relays and automation devices. When replacing oil circuit breakers with gas-insulated ones, it is recommended to use CT with similar characteristics.

Master Class as Part of Musicians Professional and Practical Training

The article examines the features of practical training and independent work of musicians in art institutions of higher education, presents the experience of introducing master classes as a methodological component of the educational program ‘Musical Art’ for ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Master’ degrees. The purpose of the research is to analyze the practical experience of using the master class method in training musicians for the educational programs ‘Bachelor’, ‘Master’. The research methodology consists of several general scientific and special methods: analytical-search – to clarify the concepts of research; problem-search and observation method – to identify the main features of the master class; comparative – to compare the educational process as a whole and the method of transferring information within the framework of master classes; classification – for grouping master classes by type, method of conducting and tasks. The scientific novelty of the research consists in a comprehensive understanding of the practice of conducting master classes as an integral part of the professional competencies’ formation of music students in institutionalized higher music education, their systematization and classification by types, methods and tasks. Conclusions. The analysis of many of master classes held at the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts made it possible to make some generalizations of practical experience and propose the following classification by type: conceptual master class, practice-oriented master class, combined master class. Own experience of initiating, planning and conducting master classes and pedagogical observation proves that the construction of the author's models of the educational process in real-time, the practical mastering of music skills within the framework of the broadcast of experience, the activation of the cognitive activity of music seekers are the most effective means of exchange and popularization of modern technologies, techniques, programs to improve professional competence, the formation of an individual creative performing style.

Solvo-thermal Assisted-Synthesis; Experimental and Theoretical Characterization; and Biological Evaluations of Azo-Chelator-Ligand Chelates of Fe(II) and Zn(II) ions

Background and Objectives: The resistance of microbes against anti-bacteriological drugs leading to countless deaths and terminal ailments remains a basis for concern. Hence, the main interest of this study was to design, synthesize and report unusual compounds with basic hydrophilic moieties plus hydrophobic functions for anti-bacteriological studies. Materials and Methods: Analytical (melting points, micro-analysis (C. H.N.S) magnetic susceptibility (µeff), molar conductance plus solubility test) methods; spectral (Fourier Transform Infrared(FTIR)), electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (1H- plus 13C-NMR), electronic(UV-Vis)) measurements; theoretical (DFT) evaluations were utilized for the characterization of the chelator and its chelates. All synthesized compounds were examined for antimicrobial and antioxidant potentials while the chelator was singly evaluated for solvent extractive capacity. Results: A nitrogenous based chelator-ligand, (E)-1-(((4,6-dimethylpyrimidin-2-yl)imino)methyl) naphthalen-2-ol(LH) synthesized through reflux-condensation reaction of 2-amino-4,6-dimethylpyrimidine with 2-hydroxy-1-napthaldehyde was acquired. Further reflux of the chelator-ligand with bivalent ions of iron-sulphate and zinc-acetate salts plus 2,2’-bipyridine resulted into separate bivalent-heteroleptic metallic chelates. The deprotonated nitrogen of the amine moiety and carbon of the carbonyl gave rise to the chelator-ligand with N2O2 chromophore detected around the metallic atom in the chelates. The µeff data plus UV-Vis spectral values of the chelates conformed to 6-coordinate octahedral geometry. All the chelates were high spin and non-ionic in dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). The antimicrobial and antioxidant screening of the compounds presented moderate to fantastic results, while the metallic extractive proficiency of the chelator showed outstanding extractability for Fe2+ and Zn2+ions with an efficiency of 79.34% and 51.92% correspondingly. Conclusion: All the synthesized compounds are novel and demonstrated prospective biological, plus metallic ions’ extractive potentials required for designs plus isolation of products also for such actions.

Analytical and bioanalytical HPLC method for simultaneous estimation of 5-fluorouracil and sonidegib

Aim: To develop a new sensitive RP-HPLC method for simultaneous estimation of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and sonidegib (SDG). Materials & methods: Analytical and bioanalytical methods for simultaneous quantification of 5-FU and SDG in bulk, nanoformulations and in rat plasma were developed and validated using a gradient elution technique. Results: Separation of the analytes was effected on a Luna® C18 LC column using a mobile mixture comprising acetonitrile and acidified water. 5-FU and SDG were extracted from plasma matrix using liquid–liquid extraction. The applicability of the method was verified through single-dose oral pharmacokinetic study in Wistar rats. Conclusion: The developed methods allow a specific, sensitive and steady analytical procedure for the simultaneous estimation of 5-FU and SDG in nanoformulations and biological matrix.

Actual issues of technological determinism concept in a mirror of cultural critic

Purpose of the Article. The article reveals the fundamental approaches to clarifying the “technology” concept, which is common in cultural, art history, and philosophical literature on this topic. The level of scientific development of the concepts of “technophilia”, “technophobia”, “determinism” is investigated and the influence of technical progress on the formation of art and culture, in general, is clarified. The methodology is based on an integrated approach and relies on general scientific and specific scientific methods: analytical – for considering philosophical, art history, cultural studies literature on the research topic; historical – for tracing the evolution of technology penetration into cultural and artistic practice, conceptual – for analyzing the concept of “technology” and clarifying the main concepts considered. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the fact that for the first time the role of technology in the course of the cultural development of mankind through the prism of a deterministic concept is played. Conclusions. The technology is conditioned by social requirements and introduced for the further development of the cultural development of mankind. This means that the concepts of technological and social determinism, although they are fundamentally different, are reciprocal, inalienable positions. If technology is transformed, the result of the production process changes accordingly. Consequently, technology and culture are not neutral, when technology is applied, it becomes involved in social processes. Knowledge of how to create and improve technologies, as well as how to use them, is socially connected. Any production process that is technologically thought out and organized (in particular, in a mechanical and electronic way) requires less human effort to obtain the desired result than one that requires manual work.

Universal calculation method for optical reflection characteristics of dihedral reflector with lambert surfaces as per radiative balance method

Object and purpose of research. This paper discusses the ways to improve current calculation method for reflection parameters during remote laser detection and ranging by means of a dihedral reflector with Lambert surfaces equal to reflection coefficients of each surface as per the generalized method of radiative balance. The study also discusses the evolution of optical methods and analytical research tools in this domain, as well as laser signature calculation for various ships and other structures. Materials and methods. Analytical calculation methods, software, calculation methods for remote laser detection and ranging taking into account optical parameters and reflection coefficient of dihedral reflectors used to calculate laser signature of ship structures. Main results. Improved efficiency and accuracy of calculation methods for laser detection and ranging with respect to dihedral reflectors for surface ships. Conclusion. Calculation methods of remote laser detection and ranging suggested in this paper offer additional capabilities in lidar signature measurements of ships and other structures.