LIMITS OF STATE INVOLVEMENT IN ECONOMY

Article is devoted to the solution of a problem of quantitative measurement of a correlation between the state and market coordination in national economy through introduction and calculation of an integral index «the General index of institutes of coordination» combining subindexes «Market force» and «The state force»

INFLUENCE OF CULTURE ON CORRELATION BETWEEN GOVERNMENTAL AND MARKET COORDINATION IN UKRAINE

On the basis of examination of mentality of Ukrainians using techniques by H. Hofstede VSM - 08, Sh. Schwartz and the author's own approach indicators of basic values are calculated and originality the model of coordination institutions correlation existing in Ukraine is determined

STUDY OF RIB KNITS COURSEWISE TENSILE PROCESS

Stretchability of knitwear is one of the most important factors of wearing comfort. Elasticity of knitted structures in course wise direction is usually higher than along wales and often characterized by crosswise shrinkage. Existing methods of knitting program development do not consider the real rate of wale wise shrinkage of rib knitted structure under the course wise extension. During the study experimental research has been carried out to fulfill empirical data on the relationship between samples’ length and width under uniaxial course wise elongation. A range of samples of rib 1×1, 2×2, 3×3, 4×4 and 5×5 knits, made of cotton, bamboo, polyacrylonitrile (PAN), wool/acrylic blend and wool yarn, were stretched with a tensile machine WDW-05M. In the process of stretching the width of each specimen was defined in the moments of extension by 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300 per cent. It has been found that linear approximation can be applied to describe the dependence of specimen’s width on its relative course wise elongation. It was found that the stitch height/width ratio changes unevenly. In the beginning of the process of course wise stretching of a rib knitted structure, it does exist, such an interval, where an increase of the knit’s linear size along the courses occurs without a significant shrinkage in the wale wise direction. It is suggested to name the upper limit of this interval as “unidimensional extension limit” and define it as an extension of a standard (100×50mm) specimen, at which its width decreases by 10%. It was found as well that the value of this index significantly depends on the ribbing variation and much less on the type of raw materials

Functional status of reproductive system under treatment of silver nanoparticles in female mice

Background: The use of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) has increased very significantly in recent years the work in science is currently on focused on assessing human health and environmental risks of nanotechnology. The aim of the present study was to estimate the functional status of the female reproductive system in mice under condition of the intravenous treatment of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), namely to assess meiotic maturation of oocytes, viability of follicular cells surrounding the oocyte, spontaneous contractile activity of the myometrium and pre-and post-implantation mortality of embryos.Methods: Research (two series) has been done on white laboratory mice (8 weeks, 16-18 g). AgNPs are spherical nanoparticles of 30 nm (8 mg/ml for metal) diluted in water for injection. Method of treatment: intravenous. Two doses (2 mg/kg and 4 mg/kg) have been investigated. Frequency of treatment: one time per day with each dose of 1, 5 and 10 times (n=10 animals in each group). Material for the study (ovaries, uterus) were taken the day after the last AgNPs injection.Results: Ten-time AgNPs treatment (2 mg/kg and 4 mg/kg) results in inhibition of oocytes meiotic maturation in mice; a single- and five-time AgNPs treatment (2 mg/kg and 4 mg/kg) increases the number of apoptotic cells, while the ten-time AgNPs treatment results in an increase of the apoptotic and necrotic follicular cells surrounding oocytes; for the five-and ten-time AgNPs treatment (4 mg/kg) the index of contractility (IC) of the uterus increased; for the ten-time AgNPs treatment (2 mg/kg and 4 mg/kg) no differences in value of the embryonic mortality between control and study groups have been observed.Conclusions: This study suggests that the development of nanomaterials should be safer and non-toxic and the potential reprotoxicity of AgNPs should be investigated more carefully

Socio-Cultural Context of Innovative Development

The article presents the results of empirical studies of correlation of culture and innovations. Sociocultural factors of innovative development have been revealed. The present research has established the dual nature of innovations that finds itself in a symbiosis of an innovation and a creativity product. This fact allows us to view this phenomenon as a result of interaction of the economic and sociocultural spheres of society’s life activity: an innovative impulse arises from a person’s desire to gain an economic benefit, on the one hand, and from a desire to reach the originality that is specified by traditions of a certain culture, on the other hand. Consequently, innovative activity depends directly on socio-cultural values that determine human dispositions, habits and motivations. Sh. Schwartz’s calculation of value indices allowed us to reveal the human value priorities in twentyone countries of Europe in terms of their influence on person’s innovative dispositions, using the data body of International comparison project “European Social Survey” (2012-2016). It was shown that in the countries with dominant “Openness to Changes” values, inventiveness and innovativeness are more pronounced if compared to the countries where “Conservatism” values prevail. There has been demonstrated the special importance for innovative development of “Self-Transcendence” values that facilitate the formation of an environment favourable for implementing the institutional innovations. The research has proved that average Ukrainians have no value disposition to innovations. This fact creates a cultural barrier on the way of Ukraine’s innovative development and requires governmental impact on these processes. The authors have taken into account the global modern development tendencies that manifest themselves in strengthening the countries’ interdependency, particularly, in more rapid cultural convergence, gradual unification of values, with cultural diversity preserved. With this in mind, to intensify the innovative activity in Ukraine, the authors suggested a strategy of Ukraine’s deeper integration into the world science and technology space as an equal partner as well as searching for its niche in a constantly developing world segment of creative and innovative activity, with cultural diversity being a powerful source of development

Synergy of design, culture, and innovation in pedagogy: new horizons for education

The aim of this study was to explore the synergy between design, culture, and innovation in pedagogy and examine its impact on educational outcomes and the development of new horizons for education. A mixed-methods approach was employed, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques. An extensive literature review was conducted to establish a theoretical foundation, while case studies of different educational institutions and settings were examined to gather insights into the practical application of design, culture, and innovation in pedagogy. Finally, expert opinions and panel discussions were analyzed to further enrich the understanding of the topic. The study revealed that the synergy of design, culture, and innovation in pedagogy fostered a more immersive and engaging learning experience for students. This interdisciplinary approach contributed to the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, while also promoting cultural appreciation and understanding. The findings of this research have practical implications for educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers in the realm of education. By integrating design, culture, and innovation into pedagogical processes and strategies, education stakeholders can enhance the overall quality of teaching and learning experiences, better preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. The synergy of design, culture, and innovation in pedagogy offers new horizons for education, opening doors for the development of more engaging, relevant, and culturally inclusive learning environments