EXPLORING COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATES’ VIEWS ON DEVELOPING THEIR INNOVATIVE THINKING IN ENGLISH CLASSROOM

In our modern world, which is full of technological advancements, being able to think innovatively is essential for coping successfully with life and work challenges. For specialists who are going to work in the field of Computer Engineering and Information Technology innovative thinking is an ability that helps them adapt quickly to new challenges and opportunities and find non-standard solutions to various issues. In the study the researchers focused on finding out effective teaching and learning methods and techniques which can be used in the English language classroom for developing innovative thinking among Computer Engineering and Information Technology undergraduates. Considering the fact that the researchers are the English language teachers, to select the research sample they used a combination of a purposive sampling technique and a convenience sampling technique. To gather data on Computer Engineering and Information Technology undergraduates’ views on developing their innovative thinking in the English Language classroom the researchers created a web-based questionnaire using Google Forms. The link to the questionnaire was distributed to the first- and second-year Computer Engineering and Information Technology students who study English as a second language at Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design. The results obtained enabled the researchers to identify teaching and learning methods and techniques effective for developing innovative thinking among Computer Engineering and Information Technology undergraduates.

ON SPECIAL FINITE DIFFERENCE APPROXIMATIONS FOR SOLVING SECOND ORDER DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

The described special methods are applicable for various mathematical physics problems with second-order differential equations involving periodic boundary conditions (PBCs) and first-order homogenous boundary conditions (FBCs). Solutions of some linear and nonlinear problems for parabolic type partial differential equations (PDEs) with FBCs are obtained, using the method of lines (MOL) to approach the PDEs in the time and the discretization in space applying the finite difference scheme with exact spectrum (FDSES). For PBCs we use the finite difference scheme (FDS) for locally approximating periodic function\u27s derivatives in a 2n+1, n>=1 -point stencil, obtaining higher order accuracy approximation. This method in the uniform grid with N mesh points is used to approximate the differential operator of the second and the first-order derivatives in the space.  In this paper, we show that the approximation using the FDSES method is equivalent to the spectral differentiation matrix method based on trigonometric (Fourier) interpolant. Considering, that the solutions obtained in solving nonlinear problems can be very significantly different from classical solutions, for example, mathematical modelling of processes where temperature or energy is concentrated in a very narrow interval or around a point, again causes increased interest in such areas of application as laser technology, military sphere, etc. In this regard, also in the given publication, the solution of the "blow-up" phenomenon of the boundary problem of the nonlinear heat conduction equation has been studied and obtained with the above-mentioned high-accuracy solving methods.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF METHODS FOR MEASURING LASER POWER

The application of lasers in many fields of technology and medicine is constantly increasing. This causes the development of new physical methods and principles for correct measurement of power, energy, and other parameters of laser sources. In most cases, the correct measurement of the laser power is important because the quality of the processes in which laser sources are used depends on it. In the paper, a comparative analysis of the existing methods for measuring the power and energy of laser radiation of diverse types of laser sources is made. This research aims to help users of laser equipment to choose the right measurement method depending on the laser source

THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF OPTIMIZATION OF THE TRAINING PROCESS AND STRATEGIES FOR TRAINING STUDENT-ATHLETES OF HIGH QUALIFICATION IN TEAM SPORTS

The article discloses the main theoretical and methodological foundations of optimization of the training process and strategies for training student-athletes of high qualification in team sports. Team sports are particularly popular in Olympic and professional sports. The modern system of sports training is characterized by progressive principles, a wide range of interdependent tasks, scientifically based selection of means and methods, promising long-term planning, high organization of control, provision of hygienic conditions, etc. The purpose is to substantiate and experimentally test the theoretical and methodological foundations of optimizing the training process and the strategy of training student-athletes of high qualification in team sports on the basis of theoretical and practical analysis of the problem under study; to develop the content of the training process of student-athletes of high qualification in team sports. To achieve the goals, the following methods are used: verbal, visual and practical. These methods are most often used to optimize the training process and training strategy for highly qualified student-athletes in team sports. Also, we describe the methods of optimizing the training process and strategies for training student-athletes of high qualification in team sports, which are divided into general pedagogical, specific, additional methods that are specially developed for the needs of sports practice and optimization of the training process. The content of the training process of student-athletes of high qualification in game sports has been developed, which allows purposeful planning and adjustment of tactics and strategy of training student-athletes in team sports on an objective basis, can be used in higher educational institutions that train student-athletes, and can also be concluded in textbooks and methodological recommendations.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MOTIVATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH AND TIME SPENT IN FOOTBALL TRAINING (GRADE 5-9)

The laws and regulations of Latvia on the professional education activity in football training state that as the age of the students increases, the number of contact hours per week that must be spent in football training also increases. Furthermore, scientific literature often mentions that as people age, their motivation to engage in physical activity and sports often decreases. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the motivation of children and youth for participation and time spent in football training in different age groups. Within the framework of the study, the opinion of the Ethics Commission of the Latvian Academy of Sport Education was received on the compliance of the survey with ethical norms, as well as the legal representative of each research participant had confirmed their participation in the study with a permission. As part of the study, 167 research participants from one Latvian school were surveyed in the grade groups from 5 to 9. The number of hours the research participants spend in football training sessions per year was determined, as well as their motivation to participate in the training. The results of the study showed that as the age of children and youth increases, they spend more time in football training sessions (p≤0.001), but their motivation decreases every year (p≤0.01).

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ITS POSSIBILITIES IN PROGRAMMING

The authors in this work provides insight into the significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and provide a general overview of its strengths, weaknesses, and potential applications. Drawing upon statistical data, the authors present a comprehensive description of AI systems and their impact on various industries

GAMMA-BACKGROUND RADIATION CONTROL SYSTEMS AS A FACTOR OF BULGARIA\u27S NATIONAL SECURITY

The sources of ionizing radiation and nuclear facilities on the territory of Bulgaria may cause a change in the radiation gamma background in the event of an accident or accident. With the conduct of military operations on the territory of Ukraine and in the Middle East, this danger should not be underestimated. Already in the 90s of the last centuries, systems for monitoring the radiation background were being built in Bulgaria for various ministries and departments. The report reviews some of these systems, analyzes their positive and negative sides, and makes recommendations for improving their functioning and optimizing the submitted data

A CASE STUDY OF SIMULATING VARIOUS NUMBER OF GATE POSITIONS AND THEIR IMPACT THROUGH T-RTM TECHNOLOGY

The study presented aims to investigate the influence from different gate positioning on the final product in T-RTM technology. The research is done using the specialized Moldex3D software. The studies conducted found that the symmetrical arrangement of injection ports and the approach to progressive injection with reduced pressure on the secondary gates result in significantly better deformation outcomes, with values close to 95% better compared to the deformation results in the approach with simultaneously open ports.

TECHNICAL METHODS OF CLEANING SHIPWRECKS FROM GHOST NETS

Ghost nets are fishing gear lost and left in bodies of water that continue to be fished. Most of the fishing gear that is lost is made of synthetic materials that break down very slowly or not at all in nature and continue to work long after the net is lost. A ghost net drifts in the sea until it catches on an object, most often a shipwreck. This harms both nature and people\u27s economic interests. Currently, the release of shipwrecks and other sunken objects from fragments of lost nets is mainly done by human hands, resp. divers dive to the wreck and use hand tools to free the wreck from fragments of fishing gear. There are innovative robotic systems in the world that can partially replace the work of divers.

STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS SCIENTIFIC WORK DURING UNIVERSITY STUDIES

Strengthening the scientific component within the structure of the educational process in modern higher educational institutions in Ukraine has determined the task of clarifying students’ perception of the essence of conducting scientific work. The topicality of the research is determined by the fact that in the conditions of the current structure of university life, based on the principle of student-centeredness, students are autonomous subjects of study who participate in the educational process evaluation and improvement within the framework of the relevant curricula. The goal was to determine the perception and clarify the attitude of students towards the scientific work that is carried out in the university environment (based on the Ukrainian example) and to which they were involved during their studies. The following methods were used for its realization: theoretical (analysis, concretization, synthesis and systematization – while the scientific problem justification; generalization – for formulating the obtained results); empirical (written survey – questionnaire “Assessment of my scientific work during university study”); mathematical (calculation of the results). The article outlines three levels of students’ scientific work that takes place in the modern educational environment of the university: mastering the educational component “Fundamentals of Scientific Research”; involvement in various types of scientific work conducted in the system of higher educational institutions; carrying out research within the framework of the scientific subject-matter, scientific projects. The perception of students regarding the content and accomplishment of scientific work during their study at the university is presented, as well as recommendations for its improvement based on the results of the developed author’s questionnaire, which included 15 questions. Conclusions reveal the students’ awareness of the necessity for the scientific work tasks and their attitude towards their own participation as full-fledged subjects in the carrying out scientific research. The prospects of the raised problem will be the development of a strategy for improving student scientific work at the university through the prism of its evaluation by students