Рroblems of engineering and professional education

Organizational and methodological support of curators as a factor in increasing the effectiveness of educational work at a technical university

A.A. Zhussupova — 2026-06-30

The article considers the problem of organizational and methodological support for the activities of curators of student groups at a technical university as a key factor in increasing the effectiveness of educational work. The relevance of the study is due to the increasing role of curatorship in the higher education system and the insufficient development of scientific and methodological support for this activity in technical universities. The purpose of the study is a theoretical substantiation and practical analysis of a system of organizational and methodological support for the activities of curators that helps to increase the effectiveness of educational work. The methodological basis consists of systemic, personality-oriented, and activity-based approaches. The study used theoretical (analysis of scientific literature) and empirical methods (questionnaires, interviews, pedagogical experiment). The sample included 120 first- and second-year students and 25 curators. The study identified key problems of curators at a technical university: insufficient qualifications of curators, lack of psychological and pedagogical education among most of them, difficulties in implementing systematic professional development, and insufficient dissemination of curatorial experience. A structural and functional model of organizational and methodological support for the activities of curators has been developed, including target, content-organizational, activity-based, and resultative components. The most sought-after forms of educational work have been experimentally confirmed: project activities (86% of respondents), volunteer projects (79% of respondents), personal growth trainings (74% of respondents), and digital formats (68% of respondents). The scientific novelty lies in the systematization of means, forms, and types of organizational and methodological support for curatorial activities at a technical university. The practical significance lies in the possibility of using the developed system in educational institutions of higher and secondary vocational education.

Inclusive Design in Public Catering Facilities: Creating a Barrier-Free Environment for People with Special Needs

A.K. Baidabekov — 2026-06-30

The article examines the theoretical and practical foundations of inclusive design in public catering facilities. The purpose of the study is to identify the main directions for creating an accessible, safe and comfortable service space for people with special needs. The relevance of the topic is related to the need to ensure equal access to public spaces, reduce barriers in the service environment and strengthen social integration. The paper reveals the principles of universal design and the concept of a barrier-free environment, and systematizes physical, sensory, informational and communicative barriers encountered in cafés and restaurants. Entrance areas, circulation routes, dimensional parameters of furniture, sanitary facilities, navigation systems, alternative menu formats, lighting and acoustic comfort are analyzed. Based on a comparison of regulatory requirements and international experience, approaches are proposed for creating spaces convenient for people with disabilities, elderly visitors, parents with children and other groups with limited mobility. Practical recommendations are aimed at increasing the social responsibility of public catering facilities and improving the quality of customer service. Inclusive design is characterized not only as a set of technical requirements, but also as a comprehensive design approach aimed at protecting human dignity, expanding participation in public life, improving service quality and strengthening the social responsibility of the institution.

Trends in the Development of "Smart Furniture" Technologies in Modern Interiors

B.N. Nurmakhanov — 2026-06-30

This article explores trends in the development of Smart Furniture technologies in modern interior design. The rapid advancement of digitalization and information and communication technologies places new demands on interior design and facilitates the widespread use of intelligent furniture systems. The purpose of the study is to identify the key directions of Smart Furniture technology development, analyze their role in the organization of interior space, and assess the prospects for their application. The scientific significance of the study lies in the systematization of the functional, ergonomic, and technological features of Smart Furniture, while its practical significance is reflected in the presentation of effective solutions for the design of residential and public spaces. The study utilized methods of literature analysis, comparative analysis, and systematization of scientific literature. The findings identified the main trends in the development of Smart Furniture technologies, including the development of transformable furniture, integration with Internet of Things (IoT) systems, the implementation of artificial intelligence elements, energy efficiency, and ergonomic solutions adapted to users' needs. The results demonstrate that Smart Furniture technologies enhance the functional efficiency of interior spaces and contribute to improving users' quality of life and work. The findings also contribute to the advancement of scientific research in the fields of interior design, industrial design, and architecture. In addition, the implementation of Smart Furniture technologies increases the flexibility of interior space and makes it possible to create a comfortable, safe and multifunctional environment adapted to the individual needs of modern users.

Theoretical and practical methodology of portrait work in the professional training of future fine arts teachers

S. Abdirasilov — 2026-06-30

This article examines the methodology of teaching the portrait genre to future teachers of fine arts within the system of higher pedagogical education. The relevance of the topic stems from the persistent gap between students' theoretical knowledge of drawing principles and their practical ability to apply that knowledge when working from a live model, a gap that becomes especially apparent in the demanding genre of portraiture. Drawing on classroom pedagogical practice and a review of the historical development of portrait painting from Renaissance masters through Russian and Uzbek national traditions, the article proposes a structured four-stage instructional sequence for developing portrait skills: rendering the figure using the single-color grisaille technique, depicting the face under natural daylight conditions, depicting the face under artificial lighting, and conducting portrait work outdoors (en plein air). Particular attention is given to the pedagogical value of the grisaille method for developing tonal perception and an understanding of form before the introduction of color, to practical guidance for depicting individual facial features such as the eyes and lips while maintaining the integrity of the whole portrait, and to the role of short-term color studies in developing students' color perception and brushwork skills. The discussion indicates that a staged progression from monochrome to full-color work, combined with disciplined independent practice and continuous comparison of each detail with the overall composition, produces more coherent and psychologically expressive student portraits than unstructured, color-first instruction. The article concludes with recommendations for incorporating this instructional sequence into curricula for the professional training of future teachers of fine arts.