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Research paper thumbnail of Foreign professional discussion case study for engineering students

Bulletin of the National Technical University of Ukraine Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. Philosophy. Psychology. Pedagogics, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Recognition of Professional Activity Perspectives in Future Translators’ Professional Competence Development

Збірник наукових праць, Oct 24, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of МЕТОДИКА НАВЧАННЯ АБЗАЦНО-ФРАЗОВОГО ПЕРЕКЛАДУ ТА УСНОГО ПЕРЕКЛАДУ З АРКУША

Research paper thumbnail of Review of: "Paulian Approach to Critical Thinking: Assessing an Intervention Program

Research paper thumbnail of The developing future radio engineers’ reading skills through a diversification approach: a case of dynamic and informative reading teaching

Research paper thumbnail of Transdisciplinary Approach Application in Teaching English Spoken Interaction: Ukrainian University-A Case Study

Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities

This paper is a preliminary attempt to analyse the results of implementing the transdisciplinary ... more This paper is a preliminary attempt to analyse the results of implementing the transdisciplinary approach in teaching English professional spoken interaction to mediators at the universities of Ukraine within emergency remote teaching. The study aims to broaden current knowledge of the transdisciplinary approach in Ukrainian university case study. The authors focused on the main characteristics of the transdisciplinary approach and elaborated the Triple Helix: English for specific purposes, mediation field, and stakeholders to ensure penetration of mediation knowledge, skills, and abilities into the knowledge, skills, and abilities of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). There are 42 future mediators who took part in the research. The stages and aims of the transdisciplinary approach in teaching English professional spoken interaction to mediators are identified. They are used to conduct quantitative and qualitative experimental data analysis during ESP teaching. The theoretical and...

Research paper thumbnail of Inclusive Communicative Strategies in an ESP Classroom: A Case Study

English Studies at NBU

This paper describes the experience of Ukrainian educators in the promotion of social inclusion f... more This paper describes the experience of Ukrainian educators in the promotion of social inclusion for internally displaced students. Attention is paid to the analysis of key notions and concepts of social inclusion in education, and the challenges associated with the implementation of inclusion strategies. This paper investigates the advantages and disadvantages of inclusive communication strategies implementation in ESP courses. The choice justified by its communicative orientation and focus on social interaction. One hundred and ten internally displaced students and fifteen ESP teachers participated in the study. The study presents the results gained from interviews with Ukrainian students and ESP teachers from Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. A comparative analysis revealed the positive dynamics in internally displaced students’ well-being after the implementation of inclusive communicative strategies. The findings support the idea that the well-being of internally displac...

Research paper thumbnail of НАВЧАННЯ УСНОГО ПЕРЕКЛАДУ МАЙБУТНІХ ФІЛОЛОГІВ З ПОЗИЦІЙ МІЖДИСЦИПЛІНАРНОГО ПІДХОДУ

The article considers modern approaches to the teaching of interpretation to future philologists.... more The article considers modern approaches to the teaching of interpretation to future philologists. The linguistic, socio semantic, pragmatic and communicative approaches are analysed. The advantages of interdisciplinary approach to interpretation teaching of future philologists are described. The definition invariant, equivalent and text are given.В статье рассматриваются современные подходы к обучению устного перевода будущих филологов. Анализируются лингвистический, социосемантический, прагматический и коммуникативный подходы к обучению. Описаны преимущества междисциплинарного подхода в обучении будущих филологов устного перевода. Даны определения инварианта, эквивалента и текстаВ статті розглянуто сучасні підходи до навчання усного перекладу майбутніх філологів. Проаналізовано лінгвістичний, соціосемантичний, прагматичний та комунікативний підходи до навчання. Описано переваги міждисциплінарного підходу до навчання усного перекладу майбутніх філологів. Наведено визначення інваріан...

Research paper thumbnail of Англійська мова для студентів біомедичної інженерії

This electronic textbook is recommended for classroom and individual work with the third-year stu... more This electronic textbook is recommended for classroom and individual work with the third-year students of the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Politechnic Institute. The main goal of the publication is to develop communicative skills in English professionally-oriented speech as well as the skills in listening, reading, writing and to improve translation skills. The textbook consists of eight units, four self-assessment tests, glossary, video/audio scripts, grammar reference, appendixes which comprise authentic professional materials for teaching future biomedical engineering specialists. The electronic textbook corresponds to the requirements of the study program.Навчальний електронний посібник рекомендований для аудиторної та самостійної роботи зі студентами 3-го курсу факультету біомедичної інженерії, Національного технічного університету України «Київський політехнічний інститут імені Ігоря Сікорського». Основна мета публікації – розвиток комунікативних навич...

Research paper thumbnail of ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ НАВЧАННЯ УСНОГО ДВОСТОРОННЬОГО ПЕРЕКЛАДУ З АРКУША МАЙБУТНІХ ПЕРЕКЛАДАЧІВ

The paper deals with the considering of the peculiarities in organisation of the bilateral sight ... more The paper deals with the considering of the peculiarities in organisation of the bilateral sight translation training for future translators/interpreters. The bilateral sight translation training may be carried out as a special course or may be integrated into the curriculum. Three domains that need the sight translation are introduced. The definition to the sight translation is given. The language and psychological actions that are important for implementation of bilateral sight translation course are presented. The list of basic knowledge provided during sight translation training to future translators is considered. Two models of the sight translation training are described. The stages of the sight translation training process are highlighted. The examples of exercises that help to expand the vertical and horizontal sight line, the exercises to form deverbalization skills and increase the speed of reading and speaking are provided. The peculiarities in preparatory stage organisat...

Research paper thumbnail of Fatores de deformação profissional da personalidade dos professores na escola superior da Ucrânia

Revista Ibero-Americana de Estudos em Educação

O artigo investiga os fatores de deformação profissional da personalidade de um professor do ensi... more O artigo investiga os fatores de deformação profissional da personalidade de um professor do ensino médio. A atenção é dada às crescentes exigências da dinâmica dos processos globais que ocorrem no espaço educacional moderno, à personalidade e às atividades do professor. As observações mostram que o desempenho diário das funções profissionais dos professores ao longo de muitos anos molda hábitos, mentalidades e estilos de comunicação, e o indivíduo adquire certos traços que podem ser considerados desarmônicos. Constatou-se que a deformação profissional se manifesta em mudanças nos parâmetros das características pessoais do professor, o que acaba por provocar uma alteração no seu funcionamento. Com base na análise teórica, são identificados os fatores internos que determinam a manifestação da deformação profissional da personalidade do professor. Analisamos as manifestações pessoais mais significativas, como conservadorismo, rigidez, dogmatismo, conformismo, pensamento estereotipado,...

Research paper thumbnail of Повышение навыков критического мышления будущих языковедов на педагогических курсах

This paper calls into question the ways of critical thinking enhancement during the teaching of f... more This paper calls into question the ways of critical thinking enhancement during the teaching of future language scholars. The attention is paid to the analysis of key notions and concepts of a comparative pedagogy. This paper discusses how to enhance the critical thinking skills during training in Comparative pedagogy course. Sixty-one future language scholars from Poland and Ukraine took part in the research. The study presents the results gained from interviews with Ukrainian and Polish students. The examples of assignments aimed at critical thinking skills development during training in Comparative Pedagogy are given. The paper investigates two systems of future language scholars training in Ukraine and Poland in the Comparative pedagogy course. An analysis has allowed highlighting the positive experience of Polish universities, which can be implemented in future language scholars training in Ukrainian higher educational institutions. The findings of this study support the idea t...

Research paper thumbnail of The Importance of Supporting Creativity Development as the Main Skill of the Twenty-First Century

Creativity [Working Title]

This chapter calls into question the ways of creativity development as the main skill of the twen... more This chapter calls into question the ways of creativity development as the main skill of the twenty-first century. Attention is paid to the analysis of key notions and concepts of creativity. This chapter discusses how to enhance creative thinking skills during training in higher institutions. The study presents the results gained from the literature overview. The examples of assignments aimed at creative thinking skills development during training are given. The paper investigates approaches to the construction of tasks to develop creative thinking and criteria for creativity assessment. An analysis has allowed highlighting the positive experience of different experts researched creativity, which can be implemented in future training in Ukrainian higher educational institutions. The findings of this study support the idea that heuristic tasks, creative projects, mind maps, and case study are significant assignments in the enhancement of creativity development that can be supported ...

Research paper thumbnail of The role of authentic educational and informational resources in the process of translators' training

У статті розглянуто вплив автентичних навчально-інформаційних ресурсів на процес формування профе... more У статті розглянуто вплив автентичних навчально-інформаційних ресурсів на процес формування професійної компетентності майбутніх перекладачів. Наведено види та визначення навчально-інформаційних ресурсів (інформаційно-освітні ресурси, інформаційно-методичні ресурси та навчально-дослідні ресурси). Розглянуто змістові аспекти автентичності. Охарактеризовано особливості автентичних матеріалів і вимоги до матеріалів, що використовуються для професійної підготовки до здійснення перекладу на старшому етапі навчання. Проаналізовано труднощі, з якими стикаються майбутні перекладачі під час здійснення різних видів перекладу. Подано переваги використання автентичних навчально-інформаційних ресурсів.The paper deals with the influence of authentic educational and informational resources on the process of future translators/interpreters' professional competence development. The types and definitions of educational and informational resources (informational and educational resources, informat...

Research paper thumbnail of Theoretical Backgrounds of Two-Way Interpreting Training of Future Bachelor Philologists in Scientific and Technical Sphere

У статті розглянуто теоретичні основи навчання майбутніх бакалаврів-філологів усного двосторонньо... more У статті розглянуто теоретичні основи навчання майбутніх бакалаврів-філологів усного двостороннього перекладу в науково-технічній сфері шляхом дослідження перекладознавчих, психолінгвістичних, методичних, психологічних та лінгвістичних основ розробки методики навчання перекладу. Надано визначення поняття «переклад». Розкрито сутність перекладу як багатогранного процесу й визначено його специфічні особливості. Виділено основні фази процесу перекладу з психолінгвістичної точки зору. Охарактеризовано науково-технічний стиль на основі якого здійснюється навчання перекладу. Розглянуто місце усного перекладу в структурі фахової компетентності перекладача з точки зору знань, навичок і вмінь, якими повинен володіти фахівець.The article deals with the theoretical backgrounds of two-way interpreting training of future bachelor philologists in scientific and technical sphere through the research of translation, psycholinguistic, psychological, linguistic and methodological basics of interpreti...

Research paper thumbnail of Professional English for future specialists in the field of mediation and conflict resolution

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Violence Drugs Guns and Switzerland

Scientific American, 2001

Among all types of accidents, those caused by motor vehicle responsible for loss of large number ... more Among all types of accidents, those caused by motor vehicle responsible for loss of large number of life and head injury tend to be most serious. The present prospective study was undertaken in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Institute of Medical sciences, Banaras Hindu University from 1 st August 2015 to 31 st July 2016 on 150 cases of road traffic accidents who died due to injuries sustained to head and brain. Most of accidents had taken place during evening hours (16:00-20:00Hrs). Male predominated over female in the ratio of about 5:1. Majority of deceased of fatal head injury was from Hindu (89%) community. The most vulnerable age group was found to be 21-30 years. Two wheeler occupants were most commonly involved followed by pedestrian. Most of the road traffic accidents happened to occur in rural areas i.e. 81.3% on national highways. Skull fractures present in 62% of cases. Most of the victims of fatal head injury were survived for more than 24 Hrs to one week. In most of the cases linear fracture was observed (22.7). Among intracranial hemorrhage subdural hemorrhage was seen in 43% and combination of subdural and subarachnoid hemorrhage in 20% of cases.

Research paper thumbnail of Web-based applications to develop students’ creativity in English for specific purposes

International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE), 2021

This paper investigates the implementation of web-based applications to develop students’ creativ... more This paper investigates the implementation of web-based applications to develop students’ creative thinking skills in English for Specific Purposes. The paper explores the role of web-based applications during creativity development in English for Specific Purposes classes. The attention is paid to the analysis of organizational levels of creative thinking development and concepts of creativity. This paper discusses how to achieve creative thinking during distance learning in English for Specific Purposes classes. The sample was 310 bachelor students from two Ukrainian universities. The sample was selected on the basis of the stratified sampling technique. The instruments were used F-test, the Likert-type scale test, and interviews. The study presents the results gained from interviews with Ukrainian students and results of creativity tests passed by students. The examples of tasks aimed at creative thinking achievement during distance learning in English for Specific Purposes class...

Research paper thumbnail of The teaching of interpretation to future philologists using interdisciplinary approach

The article considers modern approaches to the teaching of interpretation to future philologists.... more The article considers modern approaches to the teaching of interpretation to future philologists. The linguistic, socio semantic, pragmatic and communicative approaches are analysed. The advantages of interdisciplinary approach to interpretation teaching of future philologists are described. The definition invariant, equivalent and text are given.

Research paper thumbnail of Theoretical Aspects of Sight Translation Training in Scientific and Technical Fields

The paper deals with the theoretical backgrounds of future bachelor-philologists training of bila... more The paper deals with the theoretical backgrounds of future bachelor-philologists training of bilateral sight translation in the scientific and technical domains. In this study the sight translation training is considered through the research of translation, psycholinguistic, methodological, psychological, and linguistic foundations of the development of teaching methods in translation/interpreting. The theoretical aspects of the sight translation training in scientific and technical fields are considered. The definition of "sight translation" is given. The sight translation is considered as a versatile process and its specific features are determined. The main phases of the sight translation process from the psycholinguistic point of view are highlighted. The peculiarity of scientific and technical style on the basis of which the sight translation training is carried out is discussed. The place of the sight translation in the structure of professional competence of the tra...

Research paper thumbnail of Foreign professional discussion case study for engineering students

Bulletin of the National Technical University of Ukraine Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. Philosophy. Psychology. Pedagogics, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Recognition of Professional Activity Perspectives in Future Translators’ Professional Competence Development

Збірник наукових праць, Oct 24, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of МЕТОДИКА НАВЧАННЯ АБЗАЦНО-ФРАЗОВОГО ПЕРЕКЛАДУ ТА УСНОГО ПЕРЕКЛАДУ З АРКУША

Research paper thumbnail of Review of: "Paulian Approach to Critical Thinking: Assessing an Intervention Program

Research paper thumbnail of The developing future radio engineers’ reading skills through a diversification approach: a case of dynamic and informative reading teaching

Research paper thumbnail of Transdisciplinary Approach Application in Teaching English Spoken Interaction: Ukrainian University-A Case Study

Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities

This paper is a preliminary attempt to analyse the results of implementing the transdisciplinary ... more This paper is a preliminary attempt to analyse the results of implementing the transdisciplinary approach in teaching English professional spoken interaction to mediators at the universities of Ukraine within emergency remote teaching. The study aims to broaden current knowledge of the transdisciplinary approach in Ukrainian university case study. The authors focused on the main characteristics of the transdisciplinary approach and elaborated the Triple Helix: English for specific purposes, mediation field, and stakeholders to ensure penetration of mediation knowledge, skills, and abilities into the knowledge, skills, and abilities of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). There are 42 future mediators who took part in the research. The stages and aims of the transdisciplinary approach in teaching English professional spoken interaction to mediators are identified. They are used to conduct quantitative and qualitative experimental data analysis during ESP teaching. The theoretical and...

Research paper thumbnail of Inclusive Communicative Strategies in an ESP Classroom: A Case Study

English Studies at NBU

This paper describes the experience of Ukrainian educators in the promotion of social inclusion f... more This paper describes the experience of Ukrainian educators in the promotion of social inclusion for internally displaced students. Attention is paid to the analysis of key notions and concepts of social inclusion in education, and the challenges associated with the implementation of inclusion strategies. This paper investigates the advantages and disadvantages of inclusive communication strategies implementation in ESP courses. The choice justified by its communicative orientation and focus on social interaction. One hundred and ten internally displaced students and fifteen ESP teachers participated in the study. The study presents the results gained from interviews with Ukrainian students and ESP teachers from Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. A comparative analysis revealed the positive dynamics in internally displaced students’ well-being after the implementation of inclusive communicative strategies. The findings support the idea that the well-being of internally displac...

Research paper thumbnail of НАВЧАННЯ УСНОГО ПЕРЕКЛАДУ МАЙБУТНІХ ФІЛОЛОГІВ З ПОЗИЦІЙ МІЖДИСЦИПЛІНАРНОГО ПІДХОДУ

The article considers modern approaches to the teaching of interpretation to future philologists.... more The article considers modern approaches to the teaching of interpretation to future philologists. The linguistic, socio semantic, pragmatic and communicative approaches are analysed. The advantages of interdisciplinary approach to interpretation teaching of future philologists are described. The definition invariant, equivalent and text are given.В статье рассматриваются современные подходы к обучению устного перевода будущих филологов. Анализируются лингвистический, социосемантический, прагматический и коммуникативный подходы к обучению. Описаны преимущества междисциплинарного подхода в обучении будущих филологов устного перевода. Даны определения инварианта, эквивалента и текстаВ статті розглянуто сучасні підходи до навчання усного перекладу майбутніх філологів. Проаналізовано лінгвістичний, соціосемантичний, прагматичний та комунікативний підходи до навчання. Описано переваги міждисциплінарного підходу до навчання усного перекладу майбутніх філологів. Наведено визначення інваріан...

Research paper thumbnail of Англійська мова для студентів біомедичної інженерії

This electronic textbook is recommended for classroom and individual work with the third-year stu... more This electronic textbook is recommended for classroom and individual work with the third-year students of the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Politechnic Institute. The main goal of the publication is to develop communicative skills in English professionally-oriented speech as well as the skills in listening, reading, writing and to improve translation skills. The textbook consists of eight units, four self-assessment tests, glossary, video/audio scripts, grammar reference, appendixes which comprise authentic professional materials for teaching future biomedical engineering specialists. The electronic textbook corresponds to the requirements of the study program.Навчальний електронний посібник рекомендований для аудиторної та самостійної роботи зі студентами 3-го курсу факультету біомедичної інженерії, Національного технічного університету України «Київський політехнічний інститут імені Ігоря Сікорського». Основна мета публікації – розвиток комунікативних навич...

Research paper thumbnail of ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ НАВЧАННЯ УСНОГО ДВОСТОРОННЬОГО ПЕРЕКЛАДУ З АРКУША МАЙБУТНІХ ПЕРЕКЛАДАЧІВ

The paper deals with the considering of the peculiarities in organisation of the bilateral sight ... more The paper deals with the considering of the peculiarities in organisation of the bilateral sight translation training for future translators/interpreters. The bilateral sight translation training may be carried out as a special course or may be integrated into the curriculum. Three domains that need the sight translation are introduced. The definition to the sight translation is given. The language and psychological actions that are important for implementation of bilateral sight translation course are presented. The list of basic knowledge provided during sight translation training to future translators is considered. Two models of the sight translation training are described. The stages of the sight translation training process are highlighted. The examples of exercises that help to expand the vertical and horizontal sight line, the exercises to form deverbalization skills and increase the speed of reading and speaking are provided. The peculiarities in preparatory stage organisat...

Research paper thumbnail of Fatores de deformação profissional da personalidade dos professores na escola superior da Ucrânia

Revista Ibero-Americana de Estudos em Educação

O artigo investiga os fatores de deformação profissional da personalidade de um professor do ensi... more O artigo investiga os fatores de deformação profissional da personalidade de um professor do ensino médio. A atenção é dada às crescentes exigências da dinâmica dos processos globais que ocorrem no espaço educacional moderno, à personalidade e às atividades do professor. As observações mostram que o desempenho diário das funções profissionais dos professores ao longo de muitos anos molda hábitos, mentalidades e estilos de comunicação, e o indivíduo adquire certos traços que podem ser considerados desarmônicos. Constatou-se que a deformação profissional se manifesta em mudanças nos parâmetros das características pessoais do professor, o que acaba por provocar uma alteração no seu funcionamento. Com base na análise teórica, são identificados os fatores internos que determinam a manifestação da deformação profissional da personalidade do professor. Analisamos as manifestações pessoais mais significativas, como conservadorismo, rigidez, dogmatismo, conformismo, pensamento estereotipado,...

Research paper thumbnail of Повышение навыков критического мышления будущих языковедов на педагогических курсах

This paper calls into question the ways of critical thinking enhancement during the teaching of f... more This paper calls into question the ways of critical thinking enhancement during the teaching of future language scholars. The attention is paid to the analysis of key notions and concepts of a comparative pedagogy. This paper discusses how to enhance the critical thinking skills during training in Comparative pedagogy course. Sixty-one future language scholars from Poland and Ukraine took part in the research. The study presents the results gained from interviews with Ukrainian and Polish students. The examples of assignments aimed at critical thinking skills development during training in Comparative Pedagogy are given. The paper investigates two systems of future language scholars training in Ukraine and Poland in the Comparative pedagogy course. An analysis has allowed highlighting the positive experience of Polish universities, which can be implemented in future language scholars training in Ukrainian higher educational institutions. The findings of this study support the idea t...

Research paper thumbnail of The Importance of Supporting Creativity Development as the Main Skill of the Twenty-First Century

Creativity [Working Title]

This chapter calls into question the ways of creativity development as the main skill of the twen... more This chapter calls into question the ways of creativity development as the main skill of the twenty-first century. Attention is paid to the analysis of key notions and concepts of creativity. This chapter discusses how to enhance creative thinking skills during training in higher institutions. The study presents the results gained from the literature overview. The examples of assignments aimed at creative thinking skills development during training are given. The paper investigates approaches to the construction of tasks to develop creative thinking and criteria for creativity assessment. An analysis has allowed highlighting the positive experience of different experts researched creativity, which can be implemented in future training in Ukrainian higher educational institutions. The findings of this study support the idea that heuristic tasks, creative projects, mind maps, and case study are significant assignments in the enhancement of creativity development that can be supported ...

Research paper thumbnail of The role of authentic educational and informational resources in the process of translators' training

У статті розглянуто вплив автентичних навчально-інформаційних ресурсів на процес формування профе... more У статті розглянуто вплив автентичних навчально-інформаційних ресурсів на процес формування професійної компетентності майбутніх перекладачів. Наведено види та визначення навчально-інформаційних ресурсів (інформаційно-освітні ресурси, інформаційно-методичні ресурси та навчально-дослідні ресурси). Розглянуто змістові аспекти автентичності. Охарактеризовано особливості автентичних матеріалів і вимоги до матеріалів, що використовуються для професійної підготовки до здійснення перекладу на старшому етапі навчання. Проаналізовано труднощі, з якими стикаються майбутні перекладачі під час здійснення різних видів перекладу. Подано переваги використання автентичних навчально-інформаційних ресурсів.The paper deals with the influence of authentic educational and informational resources on the process of future translators/interpreters' professional competence development. The types and definitions of educational and informational resources (informational and educational resources, informat...

Research paper thumbnail of Theoretical Backgrounds of Two-Way Interpreting Training of Future Bachelor Philologists in Scientific and Technical Sphere

У статті розглянуто теоретичні основи навчання майбутніх бакалаврів-філологів усного двосторонньо... more У статті розглянуто теоретичні основи навчання майбутніх бакалаврів-філологів усного двостороннього перекладу в науково-технічній сфері шляхом дослідження перекладознавчих, психолінгвістичних, методичних, психологічних та лінгвістичних основ розробки методики навчання перекладу. Надано визначення поняття «переклад». Розкрито сутність перекладу як багатогранного процесу й визначено його специфічні особливості. Виділено основні фази процесу перекладу з психолінгвістичної точки зору. Охарактеризовано науково-технічний стиль на основі якого здійснюється навчання перекладу. Розглянуто місце усного перекладу в структурі фахової компетентності перекладача з точки зору знань, навичок і вмінь, якими повинен володіти фахівець.The article deals with the theoretical backgrounds of two-way interpreting training of future bachelor philologists in scientific and technical sphere through the research of translation, psycholinguistic, psychological, linguistic and methodological basics of interpreti...

Research paper thumbnail of Professional English for future specialists in the field of mediation and conflict resolution

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Violence Drugs Guns and Switzerland

Scientific American, 2001

Among all types of accidents, those caused by motor vehicle responsible for loss of large number ... more Among all types of accidents, those caused by motor vehicle responsible for loss of large number of life and head injury tend to be most serious. The present prospective study was undertaken in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Institute of Medical sciences, Banaras Hindu University from 1 st August 2015 to 31 st July 2016 on 150 cases of road traffic accidents who died due to injuries sustained to head and brain. Most of accidents had taken place during evening hours (16:00-20:00Hrs). Male predominated over female in the ratio of about 5:1. Majority of deceased of fatal head injury was from Hindu (89%) community. The most vulnerable age group was found to be 21-30 years. Two wheeler occupants were most commonly involved followed by pedestrian. Most of the road traffic accidents happened to occur in rural areas i.e. 81.3% on national highways. Skull fractures present in 62% of cases. Most of the victims of fatal head injury were survived for more than 24 Hrs to one week. In most of the cases linear fracture was observed (22.7). Among intracranial hemorrhage subdural hemorrhage was seen in 43% and combination of subdural and subarachnoid hemorrhage in 20% of cases.

Research paper thumbnail of Web-based applications to develop students’ creativity in English for specific purposes

International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE), 2021

This paper investigates the implementation of web-based applications to develop students’ creativ... more This paper investigates the implementation of web-based applications to develop students’ creative thinking skills in English for Specific Purposes. The paper explores the role of web-based applications during creativity development in English for Specific Purposes classes. The attention is paid to the analysis of organizational levels of creative thinking development and concepts of creativity. This paper discusses how to achieve creative thinking during distance learning in English for Specific Purposes classes. The sample was 310 bachelor students from two Ukrainian universities. The sample was selected on the basis of the stratified sampling technique. The instruments were used F-test, the Likert-type scale test, and interviews. The study presents the results gained from interviews with Ukrainian students and results of creativity tests passed by students. The examples of tasks aimed at creative thinking achievement during distance learning in English for Specific Purposes class...

Research paper thumbnail of The teaching of interpretation to future philologists using interdisciplinary approach

The article considers modern approaches to the teaching of interpretation to future philologists.... more The article considers modern approaches to the teaching of interpretation to future philologists. The linguistic, socio semantic, pragmatic and communicative approaches are analysed. The advantages of interdisciplinary approach to interpretation teaching of future philologists are described. The definition invariant, equivalent and text are given.

Research paper thumbnail of Theoretical Aspects of Sight Translation Training in Scientific and Technical Fields

The paper deals with the theoretical backgrounds of future bachelor-philologists training of bila... more The paper deals with the theoretical backgrounds of future bachelor-philologists training of bilateral sight translation in the scientific and technical domains. In this study the sight translation training is considered through the research of translation, psycholinguistic, methodological, psychological, and linguistic foundations of the development of teaching methods in translation/interpreting. The theoretical aspects of the sight translation training in scientific and technical fields are considered. The definition of "sight translation" is given. The sight translation is considered as a versatile process and its specific features are determined. The main phases of the sight translation process from the psycholinguistic point of view are highlighted. The peculiarity of scientific and technical style on the basis of which the sight translation training is carried out is discussed. The place of the sight translation in the structure of professional competence of the tra...