Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University

Background and purpose The aim is to study the role and function of junior athletes’ emotional intelligence in shaping productive strategies, including self-control, accepting responsibility, problem-solving planning, positive reappraisal, and social support. Material and methods The sample (n = 120) consisted of randomly selected junior male (n = 55; 45.83%) and female (n = 65; 54.17%) athletes with different qualifications, who were educated and trained at the academies of professional clubs and sports schools for children and youth, belonged to the country’s Olympic Reserve, had experience in participating in All-Ukrainian and international sports competitions, and were prize-winners in European and World championships. The respondents’ ages ranged from 15 to 19 years (М = 16.45; SD = ±2.97). Results It was substantiated that emotional intelligence, in shaping productive coping strategies, is a foundation for respondents’ emotional self-regulation. The profile of junior athletes’ emotional self-regulation was created. Psychological correlations between the studied parameters were established. The only inverse correlation between “accepting responsibility” and “self-motivation” was explained by respondents’ creative manifestations, which partially contradicts the coping strategy “accepting responsibility”. There was a caveat that empathy and social support are the most autonomous parameters that can pose a latent danger if their values are excessively high or low. The profile of emotional self-regulation was designed to control changes in these parameters. Based on the grouping variables of emotional intelligence, differences were found in two productive coping strategies: “self-control” – for the grouping variable “managing emotions” (t = -2.183; p = 0.031; d = -0.401) and “accepting responsibility” – for the grouping variable “self-motivation” (t = 2.382; p = 0.019; d = 0.436). It was substantiated that the parameters of emotional intelligence, “managing emotions” and “self-motivation”, are the most sensitive to shaping productive coping strategies. It was emphasised that the three factors resulting from dimensionality reduction, “self-motivational regulation”, “positive construction”, and “conscious control”, relevantly reflected the psychological content features of emotional self-regulation. Conclusions It was substantiated that research into junior athletes’ emotional intelligence in shaping productive coping strategies is a confirmatory empirical study, which allowed for establishing correlations, identifying significant advantages in productive coping strategies of self-control, accepting responsibility, problem-solving planning, positive reappraisal, and social support based on the grouping variables of emotional intelligence. It was summarised that the established scientific facts complement the theoretical knowledge of the formation of emotional self-regulation, the development of the emotional and volitional sphere, and the construction of worldviews in junior sports representatives.

<p><span lang="RU">For the preparation of β-FeOOH (sample S1), an aqueous solution of FeCl₃·6H₂O (0.3 M) was prepared and maintained under continuous stirring at 55–65 °C, after which NH₄OH (25 wt.% aqueous solution) was introduced dropwise until the pH of the reaction medium reached 6.0–6.5. The resulting brown suspension was then aged at 65 °C for 24 h to complete phase formation, followed by separation of the solid product by centrifugation and repeated washing with distilled water to remove residual ionic species. The washed precipitate was dried at 85–95 °C until constant mass, yielding the β-FeOOH material. To obtain additional information on the structural and phase composition of the synthesized β-FeOOH, low-temperature Mössbauer spectroscopy was employed. The Mössbauer spectra of sample S1 were recorded at 290, 240, 180, 160,120 and 80 K, allowing evaluation of the iron state and temperature-dependent hyperfine parameters characteristic of iron oxyhydroxide phases.</span></p>

<p><span lang="RU">For the preparation of Fe₃O₄ (sample S2), aqueous solutions of iron(II) and iron(III) chlorides were used as precursors, maintaining the molar ratio Fe²⁺/Fe³⁺ = 1/2. Under continuous stirring, NH₄OH (25 wt.% aqueous solution) was added dropwise until the final pH reached 10.5–11.0, promoting the formation of magnetite. The resulting precipitate was then aged under the same conditions as in the S1 synthesis, after which the solid product was separated by centrifugation, washed repeatedly with distilled water to remove residual salts and unreacted species, and dried at 85–95 °C until constant mass, yielding the Fe₃O₄ material. To obtain additional information on the structural and phase composition of the synthesized Fe₃O₄, low-temperature Mössbauer spectroscopy was applied. The Mössbauer spectra of sample S2 were recorded at 290, 240, 180, 160,120 and 80 K, enabling assessment of the Fe²⁺/Fe³⁺ distribution and hyperfine parameters characteristic of magnetite, as well as their temperature-dependent behavior.</span></p>

In the context of contemporary society marked by emotional fatigue and psychological tension, meditative music emerges as a powerful tool for psycho-emotional recovery. This article explores the therapeutic potential of meditative music, examining its structural elements – tempo, dynamics, harmony, rhythm, and timbre – and their influence on the listener’s mental state. Drawing on philosophical, cultural, and psychological perspectives, the study highlights how meditative music fosters inner balance, spiritual renewal, and self-awareness. The role of the performer, the impact of digital technologies, and the integration of music therapy practices are also discussed. Particular attention is given to the non-verbal communicative power of music and its ability to evoke deep emotional responses and facilitate holistic healing. The article concludes that meditative music, rooted in both ritual and innovation, serves as a meaningful resource for addressing the challenges of modern life and enhancing well-being through artistic and therapeutic engagement.

The nanoporous structure of thermally modified carbon materials was studied using the small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) method. An analysis of scattering curves in Guinier and Porod coordinates was carried out for the initial and thermally activated materials at 400 °C for 30-240 minutes. It was established that thermal treatment for 150-180 minutes promotes the formation of a mesoporous structure with a radius of gyration ranging from 2.69 to 3.53 nm. The application of the Porod method made it possible to assess the fractal morphology of the surface, which varies from smooth to fractal. The obtained results indicate the possibility of controlled regulation of the porosity of carbon materials for sorption and electrochemical applications.

This paper investigates the process of developing territorial tourism brands through the prism of historical and cultural heritage. It aims to define the theoretical and methodological foundations of destination branding that integrate history, identity, and emotional resonance into a unified marketing concept. The research focuses on identifying key determinants that transform cultural memory into a strategic resource for sustainable tourism and regional competitiveness. It seeks to justify a comprehensive mechanism for forming an authentic and competitive tourism brand that reflects the historical essence of a place while meeting the expectations of contemporary travellers and investors. The article also emphasizes the necessity of coherent cooperation between authorities, businesses, academia, and local communities to ensure consistency and long-term effectiveness of brand communication. The research applies a multidisciplinary methodology combining systematic, analytical, and comparative approaches. Theoretical concepts of branding and place identity were synthesized with empirical observations from global practices. Comparative case analysis was used to examine successful national branding models, including Spain, New Zealand, and Canada, which demonstrate how historical and cultural resources can be effectively transformed into brand capital. A SWOT analysis was conducted to assess the current state of Ukraine’s national tourism brand, revealing its strengths (rich heritage, diverse landscapes), weaknesses (fragmented coordination, lack of a unified vision), opportunities (digitalization, cultural diplomacy), and threats (political instability, information asymmetry). The research also employs tools of strategic marketing, cultural heritage management, and destination image modelling, supported by qualitative interpretation of communication strategies in tourism promotion. The findings indicate that territorial branding differs substantially from commercial branding because it must integrate diverse and often conflicting components — tangible heritage, collective memory, local identity, and stakeholder interests. Successful territorial brands are built on authenticity, emotional connection, and consistent storytelling rather than on slogans or visual symbols alone. The research identifies that Ukraine’s existing brand initiatives, despite notable progress since 2005, remain inconsistent and fragmented. The study proposes a seven-stage model of brand formation and implementation: assessment of the current image through SWOT and comparative analysis; definition of content and target audience segmentation; formulation of mission and vision reflecting national identity; selection of tools and communication channels including traditional and digital media; strategic planning integrating heritage-based narratives with modern tourism trends; implementation and monitoring coordinated by a cross-sectoral working group; evaluation and correction of brand efficiency through measurable performance indicators. The model demonstrates that brand value creation in tourism depends on narrative coherence, historical symbolism, and participatory management. Digital storytelling and visual identity play decisive roles in strengthening emotional engagement and credibility among international audiences. The originality of this research lies in its comprehensive approach to territorial branding as a synthesis of historical, cultural, and marketing dimensions. It presents branding not merely as a promotional activity but as a cultural and communicative process that shapes collective identity and global perception. Unlike most studies that treat heritage as a static attribute, this paper interprets it as a dynamic resource capable of renewing the symbolic capital of a nation and enhancing its soft power. The proposed framework bridges theoretical understanding with practical implementation, offering a roadmap for transforming Ukraine’s historical heritage into a sustainable competitive advantage. It contributes to international discourse by expanding the conceptual boundaries of destination branding and aligning them with cultural sustainability and identity-based development. The research concludes that historical heritage serves as a core determinant of destination competitiveness and brand authenticity. Effective territorial branding requires alignment of strategic planning with emotional and cultural dimensions of identity. Integrating tradition and innovation allows destinations to present themselves as living, evolving entities rather than static representations of the past. For Ukraine, the development of a strong heritage-based brand is both an economic necessity and a cultural mission. Such a brand can strengthen tourism flows, attract foreign investment, and project a modern yet authentic image of the country in global markets. The transformation of cultural memory into an economic and symbolic asset not only enhances the attractiveness of regions but also reinforces national self-awareness and international recognition. Territorial branding, thus, becomes a powerful instrument for connecting history with modernity, culture with economy, and place with emotion.

A family $\mathcal{U}$ of non-empty subsets of a set $D$ is called an upfamily if for each set $U\in\mathcal{U}$ any set $F\supset U$ belongs to $\mathcal{U}$. An upfamily $\mathcal L$ of subsets of $D$ is said to be linked if $A\cap B\ne\emptyset$ for all $A,B\in\mathcal L$. A linked upfamily $\mathcal M$ of subsets of $D$ is maximal linked if $\mathcal M$ coincides with each linked upfamily $\mathcal L$ on $D$ that contains $\mathcal M$. The superextension $\lambda(D)$ of $D$ consists of all maximal linked upfamilies on $D$. Any associative binary operation $* : D\times D \to D$ can be extended to an associative binary operation $$*:\lambda(D)\times \lambda(D)\to \lambda(D), \quad \mathcal M*\mathcal L=\Big\langle\bigcup_{a\in M}a*L_a:M\in\mathcal M,\;\{L_a\}_{a\in M}\subset\mathcal L\Big\rangle.$$ In the paper, we investigate the structure of the doppelsemigroup $(\lambda(D),\dashv,\vdash)$ of maximal linked upfamilies on a doppelsemigroup $(D,\dashv,\vdash)$. In particular, we study right and left zeros and identities, commutativity, the center, ideals of the superextension $(\lambda(D),\dashv,\vdash)$ of a doppelsemigroup $(D,\dashv, \vdash)$. We introduce the superextension functor $\lambda$ in the category $\mathbf {DSG}$, whose objects are doppelsemigroups and morphisms are doppelsemigroup homomorphisms, and show that this functor preserves strong doppelsemigroups, doppelsemigroups with left (right) zero, doppelsemigroups with left (right) identity, left (right) zeros doppelsemigroups. Also we prove that the automorphism group of the superextension of a doppelsemigroup $(D,\dashv, \vdash)$ contain a subgroup, isomorphic to the automorphism group of $(D,\dashv, \vdash)$.

From the beginning, the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine in 2014–2025 was a civilisational clash of existential order and was entirely determined by the Kremlin’s imperial geopolitical radios. The collapse of the USSR became for the rulers of Russia and the majority of its population ‘the greatest catastrophe of the twentieth century’. All the actions of Putin’s authoritarian regime give grounds to state the systemic degradation of Russian statehood and civil society. Today, the Russian Federation has become a major factor in global threats that destroy the world order and the international security system. In the global political, public and academic discourse, the Russian invasion of Ukraine was described in euphemistic terms that inadequately reflected the real state of affairs. Repeating Russian narratives, many politicians and scholars referred to the war as a ‘civil war’, ‘non-international conflict’, ‘crisis in Ukraine’, etc. The compromise of Western states in 2014–2021 gave the military and political leadership of the Russian Federation confidence in impunity for the occupation of Ukrainian territories and violation of the Budapest Memorandum. This gave Putin the confidence that a large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 would be met with indifference by the world. There are grounds to state that there are elements of a humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine. The number of internally displaced persons and refugees, human losses are reaching critical levels, which have an extremely negative impact on the demographic situation in the country, as well as the moral and mental state of the population. The social consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine are already being assessed as catastrophic. An end to the war is possible with a consolidated position of that part of the international community that professes humanistic values, the principles of democracy and freedom, the territorial integrity of other states and non-interference in their internal affairs.

The relevance of the topic of the scientific article is considered in the context of the need to analyze pedagogical technologies that express the methodology of using fairy tales and stories in the educational process of the school for the purpose of educational and therapeutic influence. The purpose of the study is to analyze the didactic and methodological aspects of the use of fairy tale therapy in the educational process of elementary school. In the process of scientific research, the following research methods were used: analysis; generalization and systematization; comparison; method of analysis of the knowledge system; comparative. The names of Ukrainian personalities who researched the psychological aspects of fairy tale therapy (O. Vasilevska, I. Danyliuk, S. Zolnikova, K. Kolomina, O. Kosarieva, L. Magdysiuk, R. Fedorenko, M. Zamelyuk, N. Nikitina, V. Solodukhov, A. Fradynska) and didactic and methodological dimensions of using fairy tales in the educational process of primary school (I. Garmash, O. Muzychuk, L. Slyvka, K. Striletska, O. Fil, V. Tsys) have been announced. It is noted that the range of domestic developments that systematically cover the research problem is very narrow. The essence of the concept of «fairy tale therapy» is clarified, and the difference between a therapeutic fairy tale and an ordinary fairy tale is emphasized. It is noted that fairy tale therapy becomes a protective barrier and can free a child from traumatic experiences, relieve tension, and promote the development of communication skills, emotional, and cognitive spheres. It is emphasized that a fairy tale for fairy tale therapy is composed for each child separately, taking into account their characteristics and based on the problems and fears that are inherent in a particular child. The algorithm for composing a therapeutic fairy tale is described. The main techniques for working with a fairy tale are detailed (analyzing a fairy tale; telling a fairy tale; rewriting a fairy tale; staging a fairy tale with the help of puppets; drawing based on a fairy tale; playing episodes of a fairy tale; composing a fairy tale). Examples of methodological recommendations for composing a therapeutic fairy tale, which are presented in available sources, are given. It is concluded that the didactic and methodological aspects of using fairy tales in the educational process of primary school have not yet found sufficient coverage in the research of domestic scientists. A promising field for further directions of scientific research has been identified, such as: analysis of educational programs for primary schools for the potential use of fairy tales in the educational process; study of foreign experience in using fairy tale therapy in the educational process of primary schools.

The relevance of this study lies in identifying the patterns and factors of the transformation of higher pharmaceutical education in Ukraine at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries in the context of European integration, digitalization, and increasing standards of pharmacist training. The author substantiates that the effectiveness of the pharmaceutical education system determines not only the quality of medical care but also the development of national human capital, innovative potential, and the competitiveness of the state’s pharmaceutical sector. Defining the stages and main trends of system modernization has important theoretical and practical significance for improving the professional training of future specialists. The aim of the article is to conduct a comprehensive historical and pedagogical analysis of the stages in the development of higher pharmaceutical education in Ukraine from the late 20th to the first quarter of the 21st century, and to determine the main factors of change in accordance with the criterial approach. The study applies historical-pedagogical and legal approaches, which involve the analysis of current legislative acts, educational standards, works of leading scholars, and empirical data on the activities of Ukrainian institutions of higher pharmaceutical education. It was established that the development of higher pharmaceutical education in Ukraine was carried out in stages: the stage of national formation (1991–2001), the stage of European integration and expansion of pharmaceutical faculties in medical universities (2002–2015), and the modernization-innovation stage (2016–2024). Each of these periods was characterized by its own regulatory framework, strategic priorities, and educational innovations. Special attention is paid to the implementation of the competence-based approach, modern pedagogical technologies, simulation and interactive learning, the development of digital educational infrastructure, enhanced practical training, and international cooperation. The article substantiates the influence of regulatory and organizational factors on the formation of the modern model of professional pharmacist training. The conclusions emphasize that the evolution of higher pharmaceutical education in Ukraine is a dynamic process that combines tradition, innovation, and integration into the European educational space. This ensures the competitiveness of domestic graduates, contributes to the formation of professional culture, and enhances the role of the pharmacist in modern society.