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MANAGING BARRIERS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CERTIFIED GREEN BUILDING MARKET IN UKRAINE (CASE STUDY OF UGBC)
(Manuscript, 2025) Kryvosheiev, Maksym
The certified green building market in Ukraine remains underdeveloped compared to neighbouring European countries. Ukrainian market potential was discussed in many papers but remain promising.
This research investigates the key barriers and opportunities for advancing green building certification within the Ukrainian context, focusing on the role of the Ukrainian Green Building Council (UGBC) as a catalyst for construction industry market transformation. The study employs a qualitative approach, incorporating case studies, semi-structured interviews with industry stakeholders, and a literature review to assess the challenges in green certification adoption, including institutional voids, financial constraints, lack of market awareness, the impact of the ongoing war and others. The findings highlight systemic issues, such as the emerging market barriers represented by the institutional voids, absence of government incentives, knowledge gaps among investors, developers, and end-building users, and difficulties in ligning international certification standards with local construction practices and regulation requirements.
The study identifies potential solutions in the context of UGBC development, including strategic policy recommendations and capacity-building initiatives aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s green building sector.
The research contributes to the broader discourse on sustainability management in emerging markets and offers actionable insights for policymakers, industry practitioners, and certification bodies.
INTEGRATED GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY RESILIENCE IN HIGH-RISK REGION
(Manuscript, 2025) Krylov, Dmytro
The purpose of this study is to assess Ukraine’s energy resilience posture and focuses on Ukraine’s path toward energy resilience, specifically investigating the strategic choices between rebuilding the traditional centralized energy infrastructure and adopting a decentralized system in line with modern sustainable practices. The object of the study is Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and its potential evolution in response to contemporary challenges, with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability. A central question of this study is whether Ukraine should rebuild its existing heavy centralized infrastructure or transition to a decentralized system that aligns with the European Union’s Green Deal and the global Sustainable Development Goals. The study's data were derived from survey results obtained from professionals across energy industries.
This research investigates energy resilience through a structured four-chapter approach. The first chapter offers an extensive review of the literature, employing content analysis to establish a solid theoretical framework. The second chapter details the methodologies, outlining the research design and tools utilized. The third chapter presents findings on the current state of Ukraine’s energy sector, its resilience goals, and an analysis of existing gaps. The final chapter delivers practical recommendations to bridge these gaps, including enhancing infrastructure, implementing energy storage solutions, enacting regulatory reforms, and allocating resources for modernizing the grid. By addressing these critical areas, the study provides valuable insights for developing a sustainable and resilient energy system in Ukraine, aligned with both global and regional sustainability goals.
DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR AN ORGANIZATION IN UKRAINE’S GRAIN MARKET CONSIDERING THE IMPACT OF THE WAR ON TRADE (CASE STUDY)
(Manuscript, 2025) Krechkevych, Igor
The ongoing war in Ukraine has caused significant disruptions to the nation’s grain market, affecting production, supply chains, and export capabilities. This capstone examines the strategic challenges and opportunities faced by Kernel Holding S.A., a leading agribusiness company in Ukraine, amidst these unprecedented conditions. Utilizing a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, the study evaluates Kernel’s market position, the impact of the war on its operations, and potential strategies for resilience and growth. Key findings highlight Kernel’s ability to adapt through diversification of export routes, technological investments, and sustainability practices. Strategic recommendations include short-term operational adjustments, mid-term market expansion, and a long-term focus on innovation and sustainability. These insights not only provide actionable strategies for Kernel but also contribute to broader discussions on crisis management and food security in volatile global markets.
RETURNING OF UKRAINIAN FORCED MIGRANTS: MANAGEMENT OF THE POLICIES IN UKRAINE, POLAND, AND GERMANY
(Manuscript, 2025) Khoroshok, Petro
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to an extensive population crisis, with numerous forced migrants seeking asylum in adjacent nations. Poland and Germany served as the primary destinations for a significant number of Ukrainians, collectively accommodating more than 2.2 million people compelled to abandon their homes due to unprovoked russian military aggression against Ukraine.
This capstone project analyzes the policies and management measures implemented by Ukraine, Poland, and Germany to support the repatriation of Ukrainian forced migrants. The study explores the socio-political, economic, and logistical dimensions of repatriation policies, aiming to identify best practices, challenges, and potential pathways for sustainable reintegration of Ukrainian forced migrants.
Through a comparative analysis, the study explores the effectiveness of these policies, the challenges faced by returning migrants, and the socioeconomic impacts on both the host and home countries. The research utilizes an analytical approach, official data from Ukrainian and hosting countries' sources, and quantitative data analysis. The project analyzes governmental frameworks, international collaboration, and support mechanisms implemented in the three countries. It also describes the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international institutions, and host communities in supporting the migration process.
The findings aim to provide insights into best practices for managing forced migration and reintegration, offering recommendations for improving policy frameworks to facilitate the sustainable return of Ukrainian forced migrants to their homes.
This study enhances the comprehension of reintegration policies implemented by Germany, Poland, and Ukraine for displaced Ukrainians but also enriches the importance of further development and improvement of such policies in the coming years, emphasizing the importance of focusing on diverse groups of forced migrants and conducting diversified state policies
FUZZY LOGIC AS A TOOL FOR ASSESSING GROUP WORK OF IT STUDENTS
(Manuscript, 2025) Khlapuk, Artur
This paper investigates an approach to assessing student performance in team projects based on the mathematical apparatus of fuzzy logic. The relevance of the work is driven by the need to improve student assessment processes in group projects, particularly in the field of IT education, where teamwork is a key element of professional training. The proposed model allows to take into account the multidimensionality of assessment parameters, such as technical competence, communication skills, initiative, teamwork, time management, and analytical skills. Each parameter is represented as a set of levels, which allows for an objective consideration of both the strengths and weaknesses of the student.
The modeling has confirmed that the system provides flexibility in taking into account various parameters of student performance, fair distribution of grades, and individual feedback.
The proposed approach can be successfully applied in the field of education to create more fair and adaptive assessment systems, particularly in the field of IT and engineering, where teamwork is a key component of the learning process. This work can be continued in the direction of scaling the model to other areas, such as medicine, law, etc., where group work is also an important element of professional activity.