Browsing by Author "Soroka, Maksym L."

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Air Pollution in Ukraine from Space
(Arnika – Citizen Support Centre, Prague, Czech Republic, 2020) Bočková, Simona; Bohovic, Roman; Hrnčiar, Matúš; Muroň, Mikuláš; Filippovová, Pavlína; Skalský, Martin; Soroka, Maksym L.; Labohý, Jan
EN: Purpose. This study presents the results of the analysis of air pollution in Ukraine, based on satellite data Copernicus Sentinel 5p and the Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service. The authors of this study present the spatial and temporal distribution of the content of the PM2.5, PM10, NO2, CO and H2CO in Ukraine. Methodology. Satellite data from Sentinel-5P is obtained via the Sentinel Hub (SH) operated by Sinergise. The Sentinel Hub supports Sentinel-5P level 2 (L2) data products which are geolocated, primarily preprocessed, and contain a “qa_value”. SP5 satellite data products are mostly measured and provided in mol/m2 units. For the purpose of the analysis presented here, the surface level concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10 were obtained through the Atmosphere Data Store (ADS) – a distributed data and information system which provides access to all CAMS datasets through unified web and API interfaces. In order to keep the observation time in line with the values monitored by the S5P satellite, daily concentrations modelled for 13:00 UTC have been used. As the database of CAMS data offered through the ADS consists of three years of the most recent data (termed a rolling archive), our analysis of PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations covers the period from 15 July 2017 to 14 July 2020. Results. According to the results of the study, areas of increased air pollution were identified, which include industrial agglomerations of Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kyiv, Luhansk and Zaporizhia regions of Ukraine. Producing real data and evidence and their use must be a priority for achieving real improvements in air quality while also maintaining cost-effectiveness. Therefore, the connection of all existing ground monitoring systems and extension of the network is a necessity, especially in places that have been identified as air pollution hotspots. According to the experience of the EU countries, building a unified system operated by one authority on a national level, which also performs validation of data, seems to be the best option. This system should also be independent of external and political influences. It is advisable to use all available data on air quality, including public air monitoring systems and the results of independent scientific research, after their additional evaluation. Disclaimer. This study was financed from the Transition Promotion Program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and National Endowment for Democracy (USA). The donors are not responsible for the opinions presented in the study.
Clean Air for Ukraine: Roadmap for Reducing Industrial Air Pollution in Ukrainian Cities
(Arnika – Citizen Support Centre, Prague, Czech Republic, 2020) Havránková, Šárka; Yaroshchuk, Oleksandr; Soroka, Maksym L.
EN: This study overview about necessary components of functional air pollution management in Ukraine, such as centralized, accessible and reliable monitoring, public participation in decision making, a clear process for issuing permits, strict pollution limits and thorough control. The authors of the study suggest overview of Ukrainian environmental legislation and environmental policy options and recommendations to effectively reduce industrial air pollution in Ukrainian cities. Disclaimer. This study was financed from the Transition Promotion Program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and National Endowment for Democracy (USA). The donors are not responsible for the opinions presented in the study.
Digital technologies as modern infrastructure for information support of education and scientific communication: the experience of USUST
(Український державний університет науки і технологій, Дніпро, 2025) Radkevych, Anatolii V.; Kolesnykova, Tetiana O.; Soroka, Maksym L.; Rybalka, Roman V.
ENG: This paper examines the experience of the Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies in employing digital technologies as a contemporary infrastructure for supporting educational and scholarly communication. It presents a concise overview of the Erasmus+ project “Open science supporting vulnerable communities: empowering university libraries in crisis response” (CAELUM), in which the authors are participants and which materials underpin this study. Within the framework of the CAELUM project, the authors investigated the experiences and expectations of users interacting with the scientific libraries of Ukrainian universities during crises. Anonymised data were collected from 72 respondents aged 18 and above, representing diverse roles within the academic community, through online interviews and questionnaires. Responses to five closed-ended questions were analysed using cluster analysis, resulting in the identification of four distinct respondent clusters. Subsequently, a semantic analysis was conducted on responses to four open-ended questions. The findings enabled the identification of four target user groups of university library services in the context of crisis response. This provides a basis for university libraries to organise their activities more effectively by accounting for the needs and interests of these groups.
Dirty Skies Above: Regulation of Air Pollution in Ukraine and the EU
(Arnika – Citizen Support Centre, Prague, Czech Republic, 2020) Havránková, Šárka; Miskun, Alena; Kharchylava, Tamara; Havel, Milan; Skalský, Martin; Soroka, Maksym L.
EN: This study summarizes a detailed analysis of environmental legislation and environmental policy in Ukraine in the period 2018-2019, conducted by an international group of researchers as part of the campaign "Clean Air for Ukraine". This examines the features of regulatory policy in the field of industrial pollution in Ukraine and the Czech Republic. The comparative analysis and features of measures of state supervision and control in the field of pollutant emissions by industrial enterprises are presented. Disclaimer. This study was financed from the Transition Promotion Program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and National Endowment for Democracy (USA). The donors are not responsible for the opinions presented in the study.
The Green Book of Zaporizhzhia Recovery: A Roadmap
(Ecosense NGO, Zaporizhzhia, 2024) Bikulov, Damir; Vasyliev, Denys; Vorobiov, Kostiantyn; Holovan Olha; Zhavzharova, Tetiana; Karpenko, Andrii; Karpenko, Liubov; Karpenko, Oleksandr; Liashchuk, Olha; Markova, Svitlana; Nosenko, Inesa; Oliinyk, Oleksandr; Prishutova, Hanna; Rohachevska, Yuliia; Seliukova, Natalia; Soroka, Maksym L.; Trehubov, Oleksandr; Yashkova, Hanna
ENG: In this document, experts and scientists analyze the main challenges and priority activities for the green post-war recovery of the Zaporizhzhia city territorial hromada. The paper presents structural and logical recovery schemes as a roadmap for the most vulnerable sectors that were significantly damaged during the full-scale war and are key to sustainable urban development. The document will be useful for representatives* of local self-government bodies, territorial hromadas, international organizations and foundations, civil society organizations, and everybody interested in participating in the post-war recovery of the Zaporizhzhia region and Ukraine.
Optimisation of Petroleum Product Transportation by Multimodal Transport During Martial Law
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2024) Zelenko, Yuliia V.; Cherkudinov, Volodymyr E.; Tarasov, Vsevolod; Soroka, Maksym L.
ENG: The hostilities in Ukraine have significantly changed the logistics of petroleum product supply. Overland routes via EU countries, in particular Poland, Romania and the Baltic states, have become the main transport solution. Rail transport remains the main mode of transportation for petroleum products, providing significant volumes, but faces the challenges of low capacity and delays at the borders. Road transport is showing growth due to the flexibility required in the crisis. The relevance of the work is determined by the need to increase the efficiency of logistics in the face of rising costs of transport resources and economic challenges that may be associated with a large number of both direct and indirect factors (economic, technological, political, security, etc.), the analytical set of which indicates the vulnerability of the security system for the transport of high-risk cargo.
The Power of Open Ideas in the International Academic Library Community
(Державна науково-технічна бібліотека України, м. Київ, 2025-10-23) Kolesnykova, Tetiana O.; Soroka, Maksym L.; Shcherbatiuk, Tetiana H.; Rybalka, Roman V.
ENG: This paper highlights the transformative role of university libraries in advancing Open Science, Open Education, and Citizen Science amid ongoing societal crises and transformations. Drawing on the experience of the Erasmus+ CAELUM project, it demonstrates how libraries are evolving into mediators between academia and society by engaging citizens, students, researchers, and stakeholders in the co-creation of knowledge, data collection, information verification, and crisis response. Special attention is given to the USUST case study on countering disinformation under wartime emergency conditions, where Citizen Science, open data practices, and media literacy are employed to foster resilient and well-informed communities. The presentation also includes findings from a focus group and survey on the role of libraries during crises in Ukraine, confirming the growing importance of libraries as trusted spaces for knowledge co-production, civic participation, and community engagement. It is argued that the power of open ideas lies in the ability of university libraries to build collaborative networks, strengthen collective intelligence, reduce educational and information inequalities, and contribute to sustainable development through Open Science and Citizen Science practices.
Report on focus group discussion and survey results on the role of libraries during crises: The Ukrainian case.
(CAELUM consortium., 2025) Kolesnykova, Tetiana O.; Soroka, Maksym L.; Shcherbatiuk, Tetiana H.; Rybalka, Roman V.
ENG: This report presents the results obtained in Ukraine for WP2A2 of the Caelum project, focusing on the role of university libraries during crises and their contribution to civic engagement and community resilience. Based on a survey and focus groups that brought together the academic community (teachers, students, librarians) and stakeholders, the analysis outlines key priorities, challenges, expectations and opportunities related to crisis response, including countering disinformation in emergency situations in Ukraine.