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CHALLENGES TO THE TAXATION OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Authors:   Department of Finance, University of National and World Economy, Bulgaria, 1700 Sofia, Student Town, UNWE, Popova Nelly
Published: October 2020

Globalization and digitalization have led to the emergence of new business models based on the remote provision of services. Digital companies have access to consumers in countries all over the world without physical presence in these countries. As a result, their profits remain untaxed. There is an increasing awareness that the existing legislative provisions for corporate income taxation that date back to the 1920s need to be modernized. Currently, the possibilities for taxation of digital businesses are discussed in the context of the OECD and EU. However, progress is slow due to the different views and interests of the countries involved. Therefore, several countries have planned or already introduced digital taxes unilaterally. The purpose of the paper is to explore the specifics of digital taxes and to analyze the possibilities and challenges to their broader application. The paper is organized as follows: the first part outlines the most important digital business models; the second part dwells on the digital taxes that are implemented in several countries; the third part presents the projects for international coordination of these taxes; and the fourth part concludes.
PROMENA PARADIGME RAZVOJA I RASTA PRIVREDE POD UTICAJEM LIBERALIZACIJE TRŽIŠTA U SRBIJI
Authors: Jovanić Goran
Published: October 2020

U radu je prikazana promena privrede pod uticajima u poslednjih 20 godina na ograničenom tržištu kakva je Srbija. Na taj način ukazujemo na ogroman uticaj neprimetnih i u javnosti nedovoljno imenovanih mera koje su donosile vlasti posle revolucije 2000-te do danas. Prva od mera koja je potpuno promenila ekonomiju zemlje je ukidanje kontingenata. Uticaj ove promene je promenio ukupnu privrednu situaciju i narušio tadašnju privrednu strukturu koja se stvarala i razvijala pre i tokom devedesetih godina.
TRENDOVI U BIOMETRIJI: METODA AUTENTIFIKACIJE I PRIMJERI KORIŠTENJA U TURIZMU I HOTELIJERSTVU
Authors:   Sveučilište u Rijeci, Fakultet za menadžment u turizmu i ugostiteljstvu, Primorska 42, p.p.97, 51410 Opatija, Hrvatska, Pilepić Stifanich Ljubica
Published: October 2020

Cilj ovoga rada je istražiti jednu relativno mladu tehnologiju, koja će po svim pokazateljima postati temelj svih sigurnosnih aplikacija u svijetu u budućnosti. Budući da živimo u brzorastućem, informacijskom i digitalnom dobu gdje se svakoga dana razvijaju nove tehnologije, prikazati će se i detaljno analizirati neke biometrijske metode i tehnike koje su danas u upotrebi s posebnim naglaskom na sektor turizma i hotelijerstva. Radi se o primjeni sustava za identifikaciju lica u turizmu s posebnim osvrtom na biometrijsku provjeru putnika u zračnim lukama, mogućnostima biometrijskog plaćanja otiskom prsta, efikasnijem upravljanju osobljem u području vođenja evidencije radnog vremena i kontroli pristupa. Biometrijska tehnologija tom sektoru nudi mogućnost da se izdigne iznad tradicionalnih koncepata u poboljšanju sigurnosti i cjelokupnog iskustva gostiju. Hoteli na taj način mogu poboljšati sustav upravljanja, a gostima se nudi najviši nivo komfora i pogodnosti. U radu se istražuju mogućnosti, snage i slabosti biometrije te utjecaj biometrije na čovjeka koji je u izravnoj interakciji s njom. Koliko su zapravo pouzdani biometrijski sustavi, štite li našu privatnost i ljudska prava samo su neka od pitanja na koja ovaj rad pokušava iznaći odgovore.
SPECIFIČNOSTI RAČUNOVODSTVENOG TRETMANA LIZINGA SREDNJIH, MALIH I MIKRO PRIVREDNIH DRUŠTAVA I PREDUZETNIKA
Authors:   Fakultet društvenih nauka, Bulevar umetnosti 2a, Novi Beograd, Srbija, Pejović Biljana
Published: October 2020

Na bankocentričnom finansijskom tržištu, gde na strani ponude dominiraju banke koje nisu zainteresovane za klijente bez kreditne istorije i sredstava obezbeđenja, lizing predstavlja značajan izvor finansiranja. Kao izvor finansiranja, lizing je bitan za sektor srednjih, malih i mikro privrednih društava i preduzetnika jer su procedure i uslovi apliciranja jednostavniji, a vreme dobijanja finansijskih sredstava kraće u odnosu na kreditno finansiranje. U radu su analizirane vrste lizinga, finansijski i operativni. Analiza je vršena na osnovu institucionalnih okvira koji regulišu ovu oblast, sa ciljem da se korisnicima ukaže na prednosti i nedostatke obe vrste lizinga. Na osnovu ukazanih karakteristika, korisnici lizinga biraće opciju koja je prihvatljiva prema njihovim kriterijumima. Ukoliko se poznaju obligaciono-pravni, poreski i računovodstveni aspekti finansijskog i operativnog lizinga može se uticati na optimizaciju poreskog opterećenja.
ŠUMSKI POŽAR NA STAROJ PLANINI 2019. GODINE – EKOLOŠKE I EKONOMSKE ŠTETE NA POVRŠINAMA KOJIMA GAZDUJE JP „SRBIJAŠUME“
Authors:   JP „Srbijašume”- Beograd, Srbija, Baković Zvonimir , Ćaldović Goran ,   JP „Srbijašume”- Beograd, Srbija, Kazimirović Marko ,   Šumarski fakultet, Univerzitet u Beogradu, Srbija, Vasić Vladimir ,   JP „Srbijašume”- Beograd, Srbija
Published: October 2020

Šume u Srbiji zauzimaju gotovo trećinu njene teritorije (29,1%). Šume su presudan faktor za očuvanje više od 80% ukupnog biodiverziteta u Srbiji i predstavljaju značajan faktor za ublažavanje negativnih posledica klimatskih promena. Najveće ekološke i ekonomske katastrofe koje mogu da zadese šumske ekosisteme izazivaju šumski požari. Oni predstavljaju veliki i aktuelan društveni, privredni i ekološki problem. Šumski požari uništavju ekosisteme, biodiverzitet i ostavljaju nesagledive negativne posledice na životnu sredinu čitavih područja. Kao destruktivna pojava izazivaju (najdestruktivniji izazivači) neprocenjivo veliku ekološku i ekonomsku štetu. Učestalost požara i površina koju oni zauzimaju raste iz godine u godinu. Imajući u vidu klimatske promene i rast prosečnih godišnjih temperatura vazduha, tematika šumskih požara sve više dobija na značaju. Cilj rada je da na primeru šumskog požara na Staroj planini, koji se dogodio u jesen 2019 godine, da metodiku za utvrđivanje direktnih šteta i računanje gubitaka na umanjenoj vrednosti drvne zapremine. Drugi cilj je da se prezentuju najznačajniji elementi i podaci o nivou i karakteru šteta na šumama, sa posebnim naznakama o nivou šteta na opožarenim površinama koje su u državnom vlasništvu. Rad će dati pregled obima šteta kroz površinu, drvnu zapreminu i na toj osnovi utvrditi direktne štete opožarene drvne zapremine i okvirnu projekciju nastalih šteta na površinama kojima gazduje JP „Srbijašume“. U tim okvirima prikazaće se procena obima ekoloških šteta u državnim šumama na opožarenom području.
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF REGIONAL DISPARITIES IN INCOME INEQUALITY
Authors:   University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Studentski Grad, 1700 Sofia, Bulgaria, Raycheva Iva
Published: October 2020

In this paper are presented selected results from an empirical analysis of the income inequality in Bulgarian regions. As we know from the economic theory the income that people receive is a basic measure of living standards. Which from your end is related with the risk of poverty or social exclusion? Disparities of the regions is an actual question which is investigated by many researchers. The current research is investigating inequality and related indicators.
VREDNOTENJE BLAGOVNIH ZNAMK TRGOVCEV IN BLAGOVNIH ZNAMK PROIZVAJALCEV PERUTNINSKEGA MESA
Authors:   Fakulteta za komercialne in poslovne vede, Lava 7, 3000 Celje, Slovenia, Simonič Miro , Vrabl Damjan ,   Perutnina Ptuj d.o.o., Potrčeva c. 10, 2250 Ptuj, Slovenia, Vorina Anton ,   Ekonomska šola Celje Višja strokovna šola, Mariborska 2, 3000 Celje, Slovenia
Published: October 2020

V prispevku nas je zanimalo koliko slovenski kupci poznajo blagovne znamke, katere poznajo in ali vrednotijo trgovske blagovne znamke višje kot blagovne znamke proizvajalcev perutninskega mesa. Nadalje nas je zanimalo, kako pogosto kupci kupujejo blagovne znamke in ali se raje odločajo za trgovske blagovne znamke ali za blagovne znamke proizvajalcev. Z neverjetnostnim in neslučajnostnim anketnim vprašalnikom, ki smo ga respondentom poslali preko spleta, smo zbrali podatke o zaupanju kupcev v blagovne znamke, pogostost nakupa izdelkov z blagovnimi znamkami ter lojalnost kupcev do blagovnih znamk. Zbrane podatke smo primerjali z demografskimi podatki kupcev ter jih analizirali glede na starost, prihodke, izobrazbo ter regijo. Z analiziranjem pridobljenih statističnih podatkov smo ugotovili, da kupci glede kakovosti prehrambnih izdelkov bolj zaupajo blagovnim znamkam proizvajalcev, glede cene pa blagovnim znamkam trgovcev.
POTENTIAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SILVER ECONOMY UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Authors:   University of Economics in Bratislava, Dolnozemská cesta 1, Bratislava, 852 35, Slovakia, Sika Peter
Published: October 2020

The economic behaviour, needs and preferences of people vary in the individual phases of their lives. The silver economy market is made up of consumers, employees or employers aged 50+. The share of this population is an important target group for entrepreneurs, brings a wide range of new products and services to businesses and has a significant role for the national economy as there is a change in the understanding of the ageing process from a threat towards economic opportunities. Although the ageing workforce and seniors in the Slovak Republic do not represent a strong demand for market goods yet, their economic potential may not be negligible. The rapid ageing of the Slovak population represents, among other things, an economic potential that can be exploited in favour of innovation and improvement. Despite not a high level of pensions, seniors have considerable purchasing power, which will generate an increasing demand for specific goods and services, which is an opportunity for the labour market. In this paper we try to describe selected areas in which the silver economy and the ageing population itself should be viewed as a challenge to new business opportunities. In particular, these include health service and health care, spa care, the pharmaceutical industry, tourism, the financial sector and, last but not least, construction industry. The silver economy will change the rules of market forces in existing sectors and create a wholly new industry at the intersection of demographic and technological changes with a high export potential.
THE IMPACT OF REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN HUNGARY FOR COMPANIES WITH THE HIGHEST NET SALES INCOME
Authors:   University of Sopron, Alexandre Lamfalussy Faculty of Economics, Hungary, 9400 Sopron, Erzsébet st. 9., Patyi Balázs
Published: October 2020

Today, the increasing competition has made it increasingly difficult for businesses to survive, operate efficiently and grow. Regional differences also have an impact on the functioning of businesses. The study provides a comparative analysis of companies between a developed and a less developed region of Hungary. The sample under consideration consists of the TOP 1000 companies on the basis of the net sales income, which operating in the two regions. The study will answer questions about the impact of the development gap between regions on the operation of companies with the highest net sales income? Does the development of the area affect the profitability or efficient operation of companies? How big and in what direction of the differences in financial indicators? The investigation is based on a database analysis. The conclusions in the study help to show the impact of regional differences from the perspective of successful businesses.
PRICE OF ALCOHOL IN EU MEMBER STATES – AFFORDABILITY OF ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS AND ROLE OF EXCISE DUTIES
Authors:   Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, Pasteurova 1, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic, Fanta Michael , Soběhart Radek ,   Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, Pasteurova 1, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic, Rod Aleš ,   Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, Pasteurova 1, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic
Published: October 2020

This research paper focuses on alcoholic beverages and their price affordability between 2000-2016 in the member states of the European Union. Based on the data from OECD, WHO, Eurostat, and the European Commission, the paper primarily discusses development of prices and consumption of alcoholic products, level of excise duties, and the development of average wages. Overall alcohol consumption has decreased in most EU member states over the past two decades, even though price affordability has increased due to relatively dynamic development of average wages. As consumption of alcohol products is decreasing, producers of alcoholic beverages are now pushed to increase the prices of alcoholic products to keep their level of revenues, which means that the price of alcohol is growing naturally. Those facts raise a question about the role of excise duties on alcohol, whether it is an effective tool for reducing alcohol consumption or just a fiscal tool, whose further increases might lead to market distortions.
THERMOCAPILLARY MONITORING USING PARTICLE IMAGE VELOCIMETRY ASSOCIATED WITH DYNAMIC LASER SPECKLE
Authors: Contado Ellem Waleska Nascimento da Fonseca , Braga Júnior Roberto Alves , Barbosa Henrique Coelho , Reis Renan Oliveira , Prabhu Radhakrishna
Published: October 2020

Thermocapillarity is a physical phenomenon used in many industrial processes, mainly in the field of miniaturization. Thermocapillary forces are the base of thermocapillary pumping (TCP), in which a drop of liquid moves through a microchannel or flat surface after temperature gradient occurs. The objective of this work was to study the thermocapillary convection during pumping without inserting external particles, monitored by the Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) technique. The experiment consisted of a Pasteur tube containing a yellow fluorescein solution (0.02, 0.04, 0.06, 0.08, and 0.1 Molar), illuminated by a laser beam of 545 nm, 40 mW. After 2 minutes of illumination, the thermocapillary movement occurred at a distance of 0.05 mm below the meniscus when using a laser beam of 545 nm, 3 mW. The images were captured by a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera and processed using the PIV technique. The results showed an internal conversion capacity between the intersystem crossing, vibrational, and relaxation phenomena, also demonstrating the potential for applying the proposed approach. The images presented velocity distribution caused by thermocapillarity. The PIV was a useful tool for convective flow analysis if connected to appropriate image processing and enhancement techniques. In conclusion, the research showed the images with velocity distribution caused by thermocapillarity.
Neck Swelling in A Child: Now You See it, Now You Don’t?
Authors: Hakim Ikram , See Goh Bee , Abd Hamid Hamzaini
Published: October 2020

Jugular Ectasia is a rare benign swelling due to dilatation of jugular vein, which can occur in the internal, external or an anterior jugular vein. It is characterized by painless, soft, compressible unilateral swelling appeared on Valsalva maneuver. A 3-year-old boy presented with 2 months history of prominent mass over the right side of the neck on Valsalva maneuver is subjected to Doppler ultrasonography (USG) of the neck. Doppler Ultrasonography (USG) of the neck revealed prominent right jugular dilatation during Valsalva without any focal lesion with the normal caliber of the left internal jugular vein. Jugular ectasia should be included in the differentials of a benign neck swelling in children despite infrequently encountered. Dilated jugular vein on ultrasound Doppler on Valsalva maneuver is pathognomic of jugular ectasia. Early diagnosis with serial follow up can reduce parent’s anxiety and will reduce complications.
Jinn and Mental Illness among Muslims - A Commentary
Authors: Md Rosli AN , Hashi AA , Razali ZA
Published: October 2020

It is common for Muslims to associate mental illness with the work of jinn. Typically, an initial consultation with folk-healer is made within the local community by those who experience deviant symptoms. This behaviour results in several serious negative health implications. Misconception about the meaning of Islamic medicine, the use of ruqyah among the public, and the lack of culturally competent approach in handling mental illnesses are thought to perpetuate the problem. Despite the lack of evidence in the Qur'an and Sunnah to support jinn possession, the belief persists in the community. Thus, a multidisciplinary approach through engagement, advocacy, and research are much needed to manage the issue at hand.
STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS OF THE PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR ACTIVATION MECHANISM
Authors:   Donetsk State University of Management, Bairak Anzhela
Published: October 2020

The article examines the problems of private medicine in the health care system of the country. The aim of the article is to determine the structural components of the mechanism of activation of the private medical sector as a reserve for the provision of quality and affordable medical services and a driver for the development of the medical industry. The descriptive-analytical method, methods of analysis and synthesis, comparison, statistical, analysis and scientific generalization were used in the paper. The study substantiates the strengthening of the role of the private medical sector in the health care management system. The key problems of the domestic private medical sector and the restraining factors of its development are identified. It is concluded that it is necessary to develop a mechanism to promote the development of private medicine through a policy of active change in the health care system. The directions of activation of the private medical sector as a target reference point in the process of determining the structural elements of the organizational and economic mechanism are outlined. The structural detail of the mechanism of activation of the private medical sector for optimization of the health care system is offered. The practical significance of the obtained results is that the results of the research presented in the article are a practical basis for the development and improvement of mechanisms of public administration in the field of health care.
Tax Reform in the Context of European Integration Processes and the Crisis: Possible Results for Ukraine
Authors:   Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University, Nechayeva Iryna
Published: October 2020

Introduction. Tax system reform should be built on the basic interpretation of taxes as a means of resources’ reallocation providing with social stability, economy stimulation, social goods’ production, etc. All of the taxes have merits as well as flaws. A typical tax system is a combination of different taxes which, in certain circumstances, requires reformation and modernization. Currently, European integration and crisis represent such circumstances for Ukraine. Meeting requirements and conditions of the EU allows fulfilling society requests and realization of the state commitments. All of the above is possible due to the rational formation and use of public finances one of the main tools of which is tax system optimization. Ukraine should bring the tax system into accordance with the EU standards taking into account the interests of the state and business. Its modernization and prediction for the sustainable development of the business environment will contribute to the increase in the income to the state budget while achieving macroeconomic stability. The matter of tax system reformation is especially acute in crisis since beside threats it creates opportunities for implementation of withdrawn capital tax which will promote business development in the future. Purpose. Justification of the need to implement a tax on capital in Ukraine under the conditions of integration processes and crisis. Results. The current work includes analysis of the main elements of the tax systems of Ukraine and the EU countries. It has been established, in particular, that tax proceedings to the budget constitute the main part of the state budget income in Ukraine as well as in countries- members of the EU. The personal income tax, business income tax, excises tax, value-added tax, in their turn, are the main sources of contribution to the state budget. The experience and results of withdrawn capital tax implementation in some countries in the world and the European Union have been researched. It has been established that an increase in investments and GDP is registered in almost all of the analyzed countries. Conclusions. Implementation of the withdrawn capital tax in Ukraine has been proven to be necessary since it will lead to a decrease in administrative expense and amount of time required to prepare the reports, as well as facilitate running a business, increase the levels of business capitalization, create a more enabling environment for investment and increase investment appeal of Ukraine.
The Current State of the Agricultural Sector in the Context of Food Security in Ukraine
Authors:   Kharkiv National Agrarian University named after V. V. Dokuchaiev, Utenkova Karina
Published: October 2020

Introduction. The article is devoted to the problems of agricultural development as a basis for ensuring food security in Ukraine. Food security is one of the important components of economic security, which creates a basis for further progress and development of the state. Achieving food security is one of the Global Goals for Sustainable Development by 2030, set by the UN to member countries at the Summit on Sustainable Development. The purpose of the article is to reveal the problems and prospects for the development of the agricultural sector in the context of ensuring food security in Ukraine. Results. It has been determined that the contribution of agricultural production to the GDP in Ukraine is quite significant. According to the results of 2018, 89% of agricultural enterprises have received a profit. The consumption of main types of food products by the population of Ukraine is less than the scientifically substantiated norms, namely: the actual consumption of meat is 64% of the norm; milk and dairy products – 52%; eggs – 94.8%; fish – 59%; fruits, berries and grapes – 53%. At the same time, there is a steady increase in the share of agricultural products in the structure of exports (in 2019 – 44.2%). According to the Global Food Security Index, Ukraine does not have the best positions and yields not only to all European countries, but also to those countries to which it exports food. Conclusions. Ukraine occupies the 76th out of 112 positions in the 2019 Global Food Security Index. Problems that pose potential threats to food security are acute, particularly, the lack of balance in the diet of Ukrainians. Due to the products of animal origin, the caloric value of the diet is provided only by 28% at the optimal level of 55%. The share of the population’s expenditures on food products is unacceptably high: more than half of the total aggregate expenditures, which is higher than the similar indicators of the EU countries by 3-5 times. The increase in agricultural production should take place in compliance with environmental norms and international food quality standards.
Simulation Modeling in Assessing the Effectiveness and Risk of Investment Projects
Authors:   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Kharchenko Volodymyr , Kharchenko Hanna ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
Published: October 2020

Introduction. The article deals with the modeling features in the implementation of investment projects using the Monte Carlo method. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the feasibility of using economic and mathematical models to identify the risks of investment projects in agricultural production, taking into account the randomness of factors. Results. The expediency of using this method during the analysis of projects in agriculture is determined. This type of modeling is a universal method of research and evaluation of the effectiveness of open systems, the behavior of which depends on the influence of random factors. Particular attention is paid in such cases to decisions on the implementation of investment projects. The expediency of using this method in the analysis of projects in agriculture is determined. The main characteristics of the investment project are considered: investments involve significant financial costs; investment return can be obtained in a few years; there are elements of risk and uncertainty in forecasting the results of the investment project. The algorithm of the analysis of investment projects consisting of various stages is offered. The importance of investigating the risks of investment projects in agricultural production is substantiated. It is investigated that the basis of the Monte Carlo method is a random number generator, which consists of two stages: generation of a normalized random number (uniformly distributed from 0 to 1) and conversion of a random number into an arbitrary distribution law. The task of choosing an investment project for a pig farm is proposed. The calculations revealed that the amount of the expected NPV is UAH 63,158.80 with a standard deviation of UAH 43,777.90. The coefficient of variation was 0.69, so the risk of this project is generally lower than the average risk of the investment portfolio of the farm. Conclusions. The results of the analysis obtained using the method of Monte Carlo simulation are quite simple to interpret and reflect the change of factors over a significant interval, taking into account the probabilistic nature of economic factors. Thus, this method allows the implementation of the investment project to assess the impact of uncertainty on the final result of the project.
Assessment of the Prospects of Enterprise Development Based on the Level of Competitiveness
Authors:   Kherson National Technical University, Shulga Maryna
Published: October 2020

Introduction. The modern economy is constantly developing and becoming an increasingly complex system. Therefore, due to the modern realities of the market economy, one of the main and urgent tasks of the company is to ensure the proper quality of products. The purpose of this task is to gain an advantage over competitors and take a leading position in the existing market. Assessment of the level of product quality in comparison with other representatives of the industry forms the concept of “competitiveness”. Competitiveness is one of the central categories of modern economics; it has a decisive influence on the successful functioning of the subjects of competitive relations, as well as on the efficiency and stability of the market mechanism as a whole. Thus, the competitiveness of the enterprise can be defined as the ability of the enterprise to better supply of goods or services, compared with competitors, by providing goods or services with differentiated properties in compliance with quality standards. The purpose of the article is to assess the prospects for the development of the enterprise in the industry on the basis of the level of competitiveness based on the construction of the matrix “industry attractiveness-competitiveness”. Results. Taking into account all the data obtained in the analysis of the cost structure and financial condition of the enterprise, it will be appropriate to introduce management accounting, which is a comprehensive system and also includes accounting. A number of such measures can be proposed to ensure the competitiveness of the enterprise, namely: 1) the formation of a management accounting system; 2) development of a marketing model to ensure the competitiveness of the enterprise; 3) elimination of problems with receivables; 4) optimization of transport costs of the enterprise; 5) diversification of activities. The above measures will allow gradually increasing competitiveness and not losing the acquired position in this market segment. This will be possible by increasing sales and reducing production costs. Conclusions Based on the results of the study required by the researched company, it will be as consistent as possible with the strategic goals of the company. Using the analysis of financial efficiency and competitiveness of this company, we can conclude that the choice of concentration strategy in the segment is appropriate, because according to the forecast it will strengthen the company’s position in the market of flour. Also, this strategy allows maintaining a favorable financial condition of the organization in combination with the priority of cost optimization.
EVALUASI METODOLOGI DESAIN DALAM SIMULASI PERANCANGAN ULANG SISTEM TANDA UNTUK PENGGUNA TRANSPORTASI UMUM
Authors: Hananto Brian Alvin , Hadi Jessie Rose Komala , Hernawan Karina Olivia , Gondo Natasha Christina
Published: October 2020

A design methodology is an important aspect of design. In hopes to develop the design methodology’s pedagogy in the Visual Communication Design Department of Universitas Pelita Harapan (VCD UPH), the author conducted a classroom action research to evaluate results of design methodology analysis of final assignment projects in VCD UPH. The project that is featured in this article is a signage system redesign for Transjakarta by Triska, in which several students in the Design Methodology class evaluate the methodology. For the evaluation, Triska’s methodology is framed by the design process model of Robin Landa. The result of the evaluation shows several points that can be added from Triska’s methodology to make it better. From the study, it is shown that design methodology learning can be conducted through analysis and evaluation of a design methodology of a design project. The learning method is possible to be implemented for the bachelor level of design programs. Though the pedagogy demonstrated in this article is still in its preliminary phase, it can later be further developed after more studies and the second cycle of research had been done by the author.
ANALISIS TANDA VISUAL DALAM TAGAR CORONA ART MUSEUM
Authors: Nofrizaldi Nofrizaldi , Arifianto Pungky Febi , Pertiwi Elianna Gerda
Published: October 2020

The gallery is a space of interaction between artists and audiences. In the era of pamdemik covid, gallery space was closed due to physical distancing. Imaginary space is built by utilizing communication and information technology. Instagram as a digital platform is widely used as a space for building artistic interactions. Through the hashtag of Corona Art Museum, the writer looks for some visual works to be used as object of analysis. Verbal and visual signs in the visual content will be dissected using the classification of signs: icons, indexes, symbols from Charles S. Peirce and the system of meaning production of codes using The Five Code: Hermeunetic, Narrative, Cultural, Semantik & Symbolic from Roland Barthes. The reading of visual signs will use the Sumbo Tinarbuko Triadik in looking at aspects of visual communication. The results of reading visual signs will reveal how visual content in an imaginary space can be a space of expression and the existence of an artist / designer.
RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI AMBULANCE ONLINE BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Simamora Ruth Damayanti Patricia , Sudarma Made Sudarma , Suyadnya I Made Arsa
Published: October 2020

Ambulance is an emergency transportation used by hospitals, health centers, or related agencies that serves to help people who need medical help. Ambulance is supported with medical devices and medical personnel and is used to carry patients from certain locations to other locations. The majority of Indonesians did not know how to call an ambulance when they were in an emergency situation and needed medical personnel. This ignorance can be fatal and can even cause a person to lose life. Based on these problems, this research creates an Android-based Ambulance Online application that equipped with  a Geographic Information Services (GIS) by utilizing the map feature that is integrated with the Google Maps API so that it can provide information of ambulance location, customer location and the route of the road between the two locations. This application is also integrated with the notification feature by utilizing FCM (Firebase Cloud Messaging) so that users can find out information and status order in real time. This Ambulance Online application is expected to result an application that can be used by the society as a customer to order an ambulance quickly and efficiently. This application can provide convenience in emergency response services so that it expected to be able to help people in need
THE ADOPTION OF BORDER TECHNOLOGY OF IMMIGRATION CONTROL AND AUTOGATES IN INDONESIA
Authors: Putra Bagas Hidayat , Arifin Ridwan
Published: October 2020

There has been no research on border automation or the mechanism of autogate system at airports in Indonesia, including a comparative study on border technology of immigration control in several countries. This paper is to describe how the border technology of immigration control and autogate at airports in Indonesia work and to compare the adoption of border technology of immigration control at airports in four countries. It presents a discussion with a qualitative research method by applying a systematic procedure reviewing or evaluating documents or document analysis. This study finds Border technology in Indonesia has been established with an integrated information system called SIMKIM under the EDAS as a connecting system to every interoperable system at immigration offices, border controls, detention centers, and representative offices overseas. The DGI has deployed an automated border control for Indonesian passport holders at Jakarta International Airport and Bali International Airport, and foreign passport holders from twelve selected countries at the departure terminal of Bali International Airport. For further research, it is essential to evaluate the adoption of border technology of the immigration control process in Indonesia and the evaluation of the deployment of autogate at two airports in Indonesia.
Risk Factors for 30- and 90-Day Readmission due to Intestinal Bowel Obstruction after Posterior Lumbar Fusion
Authors: Mikhail Christopher Mina , Warburton Andrew , Girdler Steven Joseph , Platt Samantha , Cong Guang-Ting , Cho Samuel Kang-Wook
Published: October 2020

Study Design: A retrospective analysis of data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Nationwide Readmissions Database (HCUP-NRD).Purpose: To identify the perioperative characteristics associated with 30-day and 90-day readmission due to intestinal bowel obstructions (IBOs) following posterior lumbar fusion (PLF) procedure.Overview of Literature: PLF procedures are used to repair spinal injuries and curvature deformities. IBO is a common surgical complication and its repair often necessitates surgery that increases the readmission rates and healthcare costs. Previous studies have identified the preoperative risk factors for 30-day readmissions in PLF; however, no study has specifically investigated IBO or identified risk factors for 90-day readmissions.Methods: Data on demographic characteristics and medical comorbidities of patients who underwent PLF with subsequent readmission were obtained from the HCUP-NRD. The perioperative characteristics that were significantly different between patients readmitted with and without an active diagnosis of IBO were identified with bivariate analysis for both 30-day and 90-day readmissions. The significant characteristics were then included in a multivariate analysis to identify those that were independently associated with 30- day and 90-day readmissions.Results: Drug abuse (odds ratio [OR], 4.00), uncomplicated diabetes (OR, 2.06), having Medicare insurance (OR, 1.65), age 55–64 years (OR, 2.42), age 65–79 years (OR, 2.77), and age >80 years (OR, 3.87) were significant risk factors for 30-day readmission attributable to IBO after a PLF procedure.Conclusions: Of the several preoperative risk factors identified for readmission with IBO after PLF surgery, drug abuse had the strongest association and was likely to be the most clinically relevant factor. Physicians and care teams should understand the risks of opioid-based pain management regimens, attempt to manage pain with a multimodal approach, and minimize the opioid use.
A Comparison Study of Four Cervical Disk Arthroplasty Devices Using Finite Element Models
Authors: Purushothaman Yuvaraj , Choi Hoon , Yoganandan Narayan , Jebaseelan Davidson , Baisden Jamie , Kurpad Shekar
Published: October 2020

Study Design: The study examined and compared four artificial cervical disks using validated finite element models.Purpose: To compare and contrast the biomechanical behavior of four artificial cervical disks by determining the external (range of motion) and internal (facet force and intradiscal pressure) responses following cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) and to elucidate any device design effects on cervical biomechanics.Overview of Literature: Despite CDA’s increasing popularity most studies compare the CDA procedure with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. There is little comparative evaluation of different artificial disks and, therefore, little understanding of how varying disk designs may influence spinal biomechanics.Methods: A validated C2–T1 finite element model was subjected to flexion-extension. CDAs were simulated at the C5–C6 level with the Secure-C, Mobi-C, Prestige LP, and Prodisc C prosthetic disks. We used a hybrid loading protocol to apply sagittal moments. Normalized motions at the index and adjacent levels, and intradiscal pressures and facet column loads were also obtained.Results: The ranges of motion at the index level increased after CDA. The Mobi-C prosthesis demonstrated the highest amount of flexion, followed by the Secure-C, Prestige LP, and Prodisc C. The Secure-C demonstrated the highest amount of extension, followed by the Mobi-C, Prodisc C, and Prestige LP. The motion decreased at the rostral and caudal adjacent levels. Facet forces increased at the index level and decreased at the rostral and caudal adjacent levels following CDA. Intradiscal pressures decreased at the adjacent levels for the Mobi-C, Secure-C, and Prodisc C. Conversely, the use of the Prestige LP increased intradiscal pressure at both adjacent levels.Conclusions: While all artificial disks were useful in restoring the index level motion, the Secure-C and Mobi-C translating abilities allowed for lower intradiscal pressures at the adjacent segments and may be the driving mechanism for minimizing adjacent segment degenerative arthritic changes. The facet joint integrity should also be considered in the clinical decision-making process for CDA selection.
PHRASEOLOGICAL MEANS OF EXPRESSION OF THE NATIONALCULTURAL PICTURE OF THE WORLD IN A LITERARY TEXT
Authors:   Uzbek State University of World Languages, Khozhieva Z.
Published: October 2020

In the article are explored the phraseological means of expressing the national-cultural picture of the world in a literary text. The main purpose of the article is to analyze the main point of the concept “phraseological unit”, to describe various approaches to the study of the national-cultural specifics of phraseological units, to classify the main sources of the national-cultural specifics of phraseological units, as well as to analyze their representation in the English literary picture of the world
ANY FIVE POINTS LIE IN A 3-SPACE
Authors:   National Academy of Sciences, Nikoghosyan Zh.
Published: October 2020

In axiomatic formulations, every two points lie in a (straight) line, every three points lie in a plane and every four points lie in a three-dimensional space (3-space). In this paper we show that every five points lie in a 3-space as well, implying that every set of points lie in a 3-space. In other words, the 3-space occupies the entire space. The proof is based on the following four axioms: 1) every two distinct points define a unique line, 2) every three distinct points, not lying on the line, define a unique plane, 3) if 𝐴 and 𝐵 are two distinct points in a 3-space, then the line defined by the points 𝐴, 𝐵, entirely lies in this 3-space, 4) if 𝐹1, 𝐹2, 𝐹3 are three distinct points in a 3-space, not lying in a line, then the plane defined by the points 𝐹1, 𝐹2, 𝐹3, lies entirely in this 3-space.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC MEASURES FOR PREVENTING THE CRIME OF MIGRANTS IN KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   Kazakh National University, Mammadov R.
Published: October 2020

Socio-economic measures occupy an important place among other components of the criminological foundations for the prevention of migrant crime. The article outlines the main directions of activities of the state and society of a socio-economic nature to prevent crime of migrants in Kazakhstan
The first letter of A. E. Krymsky to Professor A. N. Veselovsky from Beirut (1897)
Authors:   Kazan Federal University, Valeyev R. , Valeyeva R. ,   Kazan Federal University, Vasilyuk O. ,   A.Yu. Krymskyi Institute of Oriental Studies, Khayrutdinov D. ,   Kazan Federal University
Published: October 2020

The article publishes the first letter of A. Y. Krymsky from Beirut, the period of his academic trip to Professor A. N. Veselovsky of Moscow University and the Lazarev Institute of Oriental Languages. The published letter greatly expand our understanding of the period of A. Y. Krymsky's stay in Lebanon from October 1896 to May 1898. These personal autographs of A. Y. Krymsky are valuable material for his extensive epistolary heritage and original assessments of the political, social and cultural situation in Beirut at the end of the 19th century. This is the first ever publication of letter written by A. Y. Krymsky to A. N. Veselovsky in January of 1897, from the collections of the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art.
RUSSIAN LITERATURE OF THE 19th CENTURY IN THE EYES OF EMIGRANTS (ABOUT THE NOVEL "GIFT" BY V.V. NABOKOV)
Authors:   Vologda College of Communication and Information Technology, Smirnov K.
Published: October 2020

This article analyzes the specificity of perception of Russian literature of the 19th century by the heroes of the novel by V.V. Nabokov's "Gift". It is proved that the central images of the work - Godunov-Cherdyntsev and Korcheev - occupy both opposite and close positions during the dispute. The very process of criticizing Russian writers of the 19th century by Godunov-Cherdyntsev and Korcheev is based on excessive detailing, which, in turn, casts doubt on the correctness of the positions voiced by the heroes. The chronotope of the novel is the reason for some incorrectness - the action of the work unfolds outside of Russia. Nabokov presented two opposing positions regarding Russian literature of the 19th century, both of which can be characterized as polemical in nature
CONCEPTED QUALITY CATEGORY IN THE CONCEPT OF SMART CITIES AND SUPPLY CHAINS
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Ostrovskaya N. , Barykin S. ,   Sankt-Peterburgskiy Politekhnicheskiy Universitet Petra Velikogo, Borodina K. ,   Sankt-Peterburgskiy Politekhnicheskiy Universitet Petra Velikogo
Published: October 2020

In the article, the authors consider the main provisions of the concept of «quality». Make a connection between quality and safety, which is important for smart city projects and energy conservation. The article discusses the relationship of quality management with energy conservation, energy efficiency and energy services
GRAVITY AS RESULT OF REACHING A STABIE STATE OF A SYSTEM OF TWO BODIES
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Kudin V.
Published: October 2020

The structure of attraction of gravitational bodies is proposed. The hypothesis explains the organization of gravity in the interaction of bodies by means of" threads "of neutral dynamic" physical discretenesses " - DFD. For the role of DFD, the best thing at the moment of knowledge is an object-process of the spin particle type, which combines the elementary qualities of linearity and rotation. Minimal gravity is allowed to appear as a result of changing the state of a system of two interacting bodies based on a connection with a common source. It is assumed that a stable state -attraction formed in the case of similar," related" threads when all possible DFD interact
FORMATION OF A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AS ONE OF FUNCTIONING CONDITIONS OF THE MARKET ECONOMY
Authors: Sinyak O.
Published: October 2020

Identified the main components of competition policy. Determined the conditions for the functioning of a market economy. The presence of state competition policy is considered as a factor ensuring the maintenance of competitiveness and efficiency of enterprises, a decent standard of living for citizens
Chinese digital profile or social trust scoring system
Authors:   Moscow State Law University named after O.E. Kutafin, Petrov A.
Published: October 2020

The formation of a digital profile of a citizen, according to the ideologists of modern China, opens the way for the restoration of China's former power, but at the same time leads to the establishment of a digital dictatorship. In China, pilot projects of social rating of the population have been completed and the system of social assessment of individuals and legal entities is being introduced on a large scale throughout the country. To form a reliable and loyal person, a carrot and stick system is used, a system of rewards and punishments, which opens the way for “right” citizens to a privileged society, and blocks all opportunities for intellectual development for other “lost” individuals.
COMPETITION IN THE WORLD OIL AND NATURAL GAS MARKETS
Authors:   Plekhanov State University, Nechaeva K.
Published: October 2020

This article discusses the features of the development of the oil and gas markets. The latest trends and problems associated with the extraction and sale of energy resources are analyzed in detail. After analyzing the essence of the main problem sectors, we can conclude that the oil and gas products market is currently facing three main strategies, namely, increasing fossil fuel production, diversification and reorientation to renewable sources