Some contemporary directions in the international scientific activities of the S. Subbotin Institute of geophysics of the National academy of sciences of Ukraine

Abstract

The S. Subbotin Institute of Geophysics has considerable experience in successful international cooperation. By the early 2010s, a cycle of geophysical international studies conducted in Central and Eastern Europe had been almost entirely completed. It is crucial to note that these studies investigated various types of tectonic structures and geodynamic regimes of the Earth’s continental lithosphere. The primary sources for these studies were the reports on the Institute’s activity and scientists’ summarizing articles. The Institute’s experience in international cooperation in previous years is covered in detail in publications: “Integration of the Institute of Geophysics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine into Global Science” by V. Starostenko and E. Isichenko, and “International Cooperation of the S. Subbotin Institute of Geophysics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in 2010–2020” by V. Starostenko, O. Rusakov, and A. Yakimchik. The purpose of the article is to analyze and summarize some modern directions and forms of international activity of the Subbotin Institute of Geophysics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The collected material makes it possible to analyze the priority areas of international activity of the Institute’s scientists. Based on the analysis of international events, conclusions have been drawn that Ukrainian geophysicists are expanding the Ukrainian seismological network and gradually integrating it into the international one. The article highlights the forms of international cooperation of the Subbotin Institute of Geophysics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine over the past decade. A historical and analytical approach was used in the study, allowing for the generalization of certain directions of international cooperation activities. The article points out that an active combination of various forms of scientific activity can lead to the realization of goals and the resolution of the challenges that the global community faces today. It is shown that with the onset of the military activities on the territory of Ukraine, new factors have emerged that affect the environmental state. This should draw the attention of the entire international community, as these issues concern not only the Ukrainian territory. The article highlights new international projects in which the Institute’s scientists are participating and identifies the need for the implementation of modern information technologies and the maintenance of high standards of scientific activity. Based on the analysis of the projects involving Ukrainian scientists, it is clear that the European vector of international cooperation remains one of the key directions of the Institute’s activities. It has been determined that international programs are based on a comprehensive approach to solving complex geological and geophysical problems. It has been determined that a special place in geophysical research is now occupied by monitoring seismic activity, climate change, crustal research, and the study of geomagnetic phenomena. The organization of joint publications addressing current geophysical issues, as well as the holding of seminars and conferences, is an important component of international cooperation today.