2024. N 25

The article opens a cycle of five works that analyze the epistemological features of narrative as a tool for structuring social information based on its meanings. The article formulates research hypotheses that are common to all works in the cycle: on the expression of the semantic structure of narrative in an implicit form; on the semantic decomposition of the plot of the narrative; on the expression of latent knowledge through text; on the possibility of generating the semantic unity of narrative in the form of its semantic structure; on the existence of narratives of different types. The presentation is based on the disclosure of the concept of “semantic operation”, emphasizing the specificity of verbal narration as a practically used tool that allows a person to manifest his latent knowledge through a grammatically structured text. Among the key epistemological features of narrative, formulated in the article: the possibility of overcoming with its help the paradigmatic limitations of natural scientific approaches; pragmatic use of skills as a semantic justification for narrative; the transient nature of the textual method of expressing latent human knowledge. Proposals are formulated to improve the functional capabilities of social information analysis based on meanings by creating a structural narrative. The structural narrative is presented as a conceptual basis for new information and communication technologies that provide their users with the functionality of modern ontological methods when operating social information based on meanings.

The study investigates residents’ perceptions of the urban environment in the Ligovka-Yamskaya Municipal District through in-depth interviews and mental mapping. It examines views on infrastructure, public spaces, safety, and visions of an ideal urban landscape. The findings highlight the benefits of the district’s central location, transport network, and cultural landmarks, as well as issues with the lack of green spaces and aging infrastructure. Recommendations include expanding parks, updating infrastructure, and promoting non-motorized transport. It also suggests enhancing cultural and community engagement through the revitalization of historical sites and volunteer initiatives. The study emphasizes the importance of sustainable development, improving living conditions, and strengthening community ties.

The data of the empirical study allowed us to identify the main elements of the professional subculture of the IT community, the characteristics of relationships, formal and informal interaction practices. The analysis of the professional biographies of specialists showed that the recent trend is the training of specialists by IT companies for the needs of the company in the format of internships. It was revealed that for representatives of the IT community, an important value in working relationships is mutual respect and the creation of a non-toxic environment, the formation of areas of responsibility based on the principle of transparency. The data obtained showed that the predominance of young employees in the IT community and informal relationships in the work team can be a barrier to building a strictly formalized order. The history of the company and the products it develops are of great importance for the formation of a professional community.