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A phosphite-based layered framework as a novel positive electrode material for Na-ion batteries
Authors: Hameed A. Shahul , Ohara Mirai , Kubota Kei , Komaba Shinichi
Published: January 2021

A phosphite-based layered polyanionic material, Na2[(VOHPO3)2(C2O4)]·2H2O, exhibits a superior rate performance (∼80 mA h g−1 at 10C rate) and a long-term cycling stability for 1000 cycles at 2C rate in Na cells.
Stretchable Ti3C2Tx MXene microsupercapacitors with high areal capacitance and quasi-solid-state multivalent neutral electrolyte
Authors: Li Shuo , Chang Ting-Hsiang , Li Yang , Ding Meng , Yang Jie , Chen Po-Yen
Published: January 2021

Emerging wearable electronics require stretchable energy storage devices to achieve energy autonomy for future commercialization.
Efficient nitric oxide reduction to ammonia on a metal-free electrocatalyst
Authors: Wu Qian , Wang Hao , Shen Shiying , Huang Baibiao , Dai Ying , Ma Yandong
Published: January 2021

P@C2N monolayer is predicted as a metal-free electrocatalyst for NO removal, and we propose that the NORR could be an effective alternative avenue for ammonia synthesis.
Thermodynamic insights into strong metal–support interaction of transition metal nanoparticles on titania: simple descriptors for complex chemistry
Authors: Wang Xing , Beck Arik , van Bokhoven Jeroen A. , Palagin Dennis
Published: January 2021

Usingab initiomodelling, we demonstrate that a simple parameter – alloy formation energy – is a good descriptor of an interaction strength between metal substrates and oxide monolayers, which allows constructing structure–material–environment maps.
Comparing different geometries for photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid devices based on organics
Authors: Jurado José P. , Dörling Bernhard , Zapata-Arteaga Osnat , Goñi Alejandro R. , Campoy-Quiles Mariano
Published: January 2021

The preferred geometry for hybrid organic photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid devices is a transmission, contact geometry. Besides the extra energy afforded by the thermoelectric, for organics, the photovoltaic efficiency improves when hot (cf. inorganics).
Cobalt magnetic particles and carbon composite microtubes as high-performance electromagnetic wave absorbers
Authors: Fang Jiyong , Li Peng , Liu Yidong , Min Yonggang
Published: January 2021

Two kinds of cotton fiber based magnetic carbon microtubes (PCMT/Co and CMT/Co) have demonstrated great potential for application in the field of electromagnetic wave absorption.
Organic phosphorescent polymorphs induced by various halogen bonds with stimuli-responsive single/dual phosphorescence switching
Authors: Liu Hao , Liu Wentao , Ando Naoki , Yamaguchi Shigehiro , Zhang Hongyu
Published: January 2021

Cry-A displays pure single RTP emission while Cry-B displays pure dual RTP emission. These two polymorphs could exhibit stimuli-responsive single/dual RTP switching by heating or under solvent vapor conditions.
Reactivity of phospha–Wittig reagents towards NHCs and NHOs
Authors: Gupta Priyanka , Siewert Jan-Erik , Wellnitz Tim , Fischer Malte , Baumann Wolgang , Beweries Torsten , Hering-Junghans Christian
Published: January 2021

Phospha–Wittig reagents of the type RPPMe3 can be considered as phosphine-stabilized phosphinidenes and were shown to react with NHCs and NHOs to afford NHC phosphinidene adducts or P-substituted NHOs, respectively.
Sarcocystis camelicanis increases interleukin (IL)-6 expression in one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) from Riyadh and Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Metwally Dina M. , Al-Otaibi Tahani T. , Semlali Abdelhabib , Alajmi Reem A.
Published: January 2021

Sarcocystis spp. are intracellular protozoan parasites with an intermediate-definitive host life cycle based on a prey–predator relationship. Sarcocystis infection is common among different vertebrates including humans. The pathogenicity of Sarcocystis spp. is of varied significance including a possible lethal effect for the host. The goal of the present study was to investigate the inflammatory activity of Sarcocystis spp. in different organs of naturally infected camels. The tongue, esophagus, heart, diaphragm, and skeletal muscles were collected from 50 camels, and the tissues assessed for the presence of Sarcocystis spp. by macroscopic examination, light microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Moreover, expression of the interleukin (IL)-6 was analyzed using reverse transcriptase quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Microscopic Sarcocystis spp. cysts were found in camels. TEM identified the cysts as Sarcocystis camelicanis (S. camelicanis). Sarcocystis infection increased inflammation by stimulation of IL-6 expression in different organs of the camels, particularly in those from the Al-Qassim region.
Lamin B2 promotes the progression of triple negative breast cancer via mediating cell proliferation and apoptosis
Authors: Zhao Cui-Cui , Chen Jing , Zhang Li-Ying , Liu Hong , Zhang Chuan-Gui , Liu Yan
Published: January 2021

Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a more common type of breast cancer with high distant metastasis and poor prognosis. The potential role of lamins in cancer progression has been widely revealed. However, the function of lamin B2 (LMNB2) in TNBC progression is still unclear. The present study aimed to investigate the role of LMNB2 in TNBC. The cancer genome atlas (TCGA) database analysis and immunohistochemistry (IHC) were performed to examine LMNB2 expression levels. LMNB2 short hairpin RNA plasmid or lentivirus was used to deplete the expression of LMNB2 in human TNBC cell lines including MDA-MB-468 and MDA-MB-231. Alterations in cell proliferation and apoptosis in vitro and the nude mouse tumorigenicity assay in vivo were subsequently analyzed. The human TNBC tissues shown high expression of LMNB2 according to the bioinformation analysis and IHC assays. LMNB2 expression was correlated with the clinical pathological features of TNBC patients, including pTNM stage and lymph node metastasis. Through in vitro and in vivo assays, we confirmed LMNB2 depletion suppressed the proliferation and induced the apoptosis of TNBC cells, and inhibited tumor growth of TNBC cells in mice, with the decrease in Ki67 expression or the increase in caspase-3 expression. In conclusion, LMNB2 may promote TNBC progression and could serve as a potential therapeutic target for TNBC treatment.
Examining the Relationships Between Lingual Strength, Perihyoid Strength, and Swallowing Kinematics in Dysphagic Adults: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis
Authors: Curtis James A. , Laus Joey , Schneider Sarah L. , Troche Michelle S.
Published: January 2021

Purpose

The aim of this study was to examine the relationships of clinical measures of lingual and perihyoid strength with displacement swallowing kinematics and swallowing safety in a heterogenous group of dysphagic adults.

Method

A retrospective analysis was completed of videofluoroscopic swallow studies of consecutive dysphagic outpatient adults presenting to a tertiary swallowing center from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2017. Videofluoroscopic swallow study records were included if containing displacement swallowing kinematics of a 20-ml single liquid swallow and clinical measures of anterior (L-MIPA) or posterior (L-MIPP) lingual maximal isometric press, saliva mean swallowing pressures (S-MSP), and/or open mouth-maximal isometric press (OM-MIP). Regression analyses were used to examine the relationships between clinical measures of lingual (L-MIPA, L-MIPP, S-MSP) and perihyoid (OM-MIP) strength and displacement swallowing kinematics, and binomial logistic regressions were used to examine the relationships between clinical measures of lingual and perihyoid strength and swallowing safety (Penetration–Aspiration Scale [PAS]).

Results

Multivariate regressions revealed significant relationships of L-MIPA, L-MIPP, S-MSP, and OM-MIP with group-level changes to the displacement swallowing kinematics. Univariate analyses revealed significant relationships of L-MIPA and L-MIPP with pharyngeal constriction ratio, maximal extent of upper esophageal segment opening, and PAS.

Conclusions

Weak relationships were identified of clinical measures of lingual and perihyoid strength with displacement swallowing kinematics. These findings suggest that clinical measures of lingual and perihyoid strength do not fully explain impairments in swallowing kinematics across a heterogenous group of dysphagic patients. Weak-to-moderate relationships were identified between clinical measures of lingual strength and PAS, suggesting that they may have value in predicting functional measures of swallowing safety. Further research is needed to examine how findings may differ between specific patient populations.
Magnetic-buoyancy-induced mixing in AGB stars: a theoretical explanation of the non-universal relation of [Y/Mg] to age
Authors: Magrini L. , Vescovi D. , Casali G. , Cristallo S. , Viscasillas Vázquez C. , Cescutti G. , Spina L. , Van Der Swaelmen M. , Randich S.
Published: January 2021

Context. Abundance ratios involving Y or other slow-neutron capture elements are routinely used to infer stellar ages.

Aims. We aim to explain the observed [Y/H] and [Y/Mg] abundance ratios of star clusters located in the inner disc with a new prescription for mixing in asymptotic giant branch (AGB) stars.

Methods. In a Galactic chemical evolution model, we adopted a new set of AGB stellar yields in which magnetic mixing was included. We compared the results of the model with a sample of abundances and ages of open clusters located at different Galactocentric distances.

Results. The magnetic mixing causes a less efficient production of Y at high metallicity. A non-negligible fraction of stars with super-solar metallicity is produced in the inner disc, and their Y abundances are affected by the reduced yields. The results of the new AGB model qualitatively reproduce the observed trends for both [Y/H] and [Y/Mg] versus age at different Galactocetric distances.

Conclusions. Our results confirm from a theoretical point of view that the relation between [Y/Mg] and stellar age cannot be ‘universal’, that is, cannot be the same in every part of the Galaxy. It has a strong dependence on the star formation rate, on the s-process yields, and on their relation with metallicity, and it therefore varies throughout the Galactic disc.
APOGEE discovery of a chemically atypical star disrupted from NGC 6723 and captured by the Milky Way bulge
Authors: Fernández-Trincado José G. , Beers Timothy C. , Minniti Dante , Carigi Leticia , Placco Vinicius M. , Chun Sang-Hyun , Lane Richard R. , Geisler Doug , Villanova Sandro , Souza Stefano O. , Barbuy Beatriz , Pérez-Villegas Angeles , Chiappini Cristina , Queiroz Anna. B. A. , Tang Baitian , Alonso-García Javier , Piatti Andrés E. , Palma Tali , Alves-Brito Alan , Moni Bidin Christian , Roman-Lopes Alexandre , Muñoz Ricardo R. , Singh Harinder P. , Kundu Richa , Chaves-Velasquez Leonardo , Romero-Colmenares María , Longa-Peña Penelope , Soto Mario , Vieira Katherine
Published: January 2021

The central (‘bulge’) region of the Milky Way is teeming with a significant fraction of mildly metal-deficient stars with atmospheres that are strongly enriched in cyanogen (12C14N). Some of these objects, which are also known as nitrogen-enhanced stars, are hypothesised to be relics of the ancient assembly history of the Milky Way. Although the chemical similarity of nitrogen-enhanced stars to the unique chemical patterns observed in globular clusters has been observed, a direct connection between field stars and globular clusters has not yet been proven. In this work, we report on high-resolution, near-infrared spectroscopic observations of the bulge globular cluster NGC 6723, and the serendipitous discovery of a star, 2M18594405−3651518, located outside the cluster (near the tidal radius) but moving on a similar orbit, providing the first clear piece of evidence of a star that was very likely once a cluster member and has recently been ejected. Its nitrogen abundance ratio ([N/Fe]  ≳   + 0.94) is well above the typical Galactic field-star levels, and it exhibits noticeable enrichment in the heavys-process elements (Ce, Nd, and Yb), along with moderate carbon enrichment; all characteristics are known examples in globular clusters. This result suggests that some of the nitrogen-enhanced stars in the bulge likely originated from the tidal disruption of globular clusters.
Sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies of the Yellow and East China Seas in July of 2020
Authors: Wang Bin , Wu Lei
Published: January 2021

With the global warming, the long term variations of sea surface temperature and its anomalies in the Yellow and East China Seas, especially for the July of 2020 due to the abnormally torrential rain along Changjiang/Yangtze River Valley, have been investigated based on the Merged Satellite and In-situ Data Global Daily sea surface temperature (MGDSST) provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) using the methods of composite and correlation analyses. The results suggest, contrary to warming anomalies in the North-western Pacifica Ocean, the sea surface temperature in the East China Sea is cooler around 0.5°C and that in the East China Sea is cooler around 1.3°C than the normal values. The sea surface temperatures approach the extreme low value in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea in July, and warm up to the normal year in August. In addition, the south-westerly summer monsoon over this region, is proposed to contribute the transport of Kuroshio and its pathway. The obvious westerly wind anomalies, correspond to the lower sea surface temperature over the Yellow and East China Seas in July of 2020, leads to a clear less heat advection from Kuroshio to this region. Further, the low sea surface temperature, leading a downward air motion with a convergence at near sea surface level, is helpful for the enhance of the westerly wind anomalies until the strong surface heat flux in August. This study suggests that the local horizontal circulation advection and net heat flux are also dominated on the heat content of the East China waters. Further quantitative studies are worth conducting.
Based on the study of optimal pollutant control in yingkou section of daliaohe river
Authors: Guo Qiucen , Yang Hui , He Huan
Published: January 2021

In view of the complexity of the river flowing into yingkou section of daliaohe river, an optimal pollutant control screening method combining the migration and degradation of toxic and harmful pollutants was proposed to improve the comprehensive scoring method. The weight factors of 10 synthetic scoring methods were proposed, and different weights were assigned to the weight factors, focusing more on the migration and degradation of pollutants. The improved comprehensive score method was used to screen 39 pollutants in the list of potential pollutants. Twelve kinds.
University life during pandemic COVID-19: Attitudes of staff and students towards distance education
Authors: Guliyeva Aida , Rzayeva Ulviyya , Guliyeva Gunay
Published: January 2021

Research background: The analysis of the problem was carried out according to the standard scheme: collection of information - description of the received data - generalization of data - recommendations. All the information available on this subject was obtained by questioning teachers, administrative staff and students.

Purpose of the article: This case study is aimed at studying social objects and relationships in the process of transition from traditional to remote education methods to obtain new information and identify relevant patterns that depend on gender and position at the university.

Methods: An online survey was conducted among 1792 people from March 15 to April 15, 2020 through an electronic questionnaire. The sample included academic and administrative staff, and UNEC’s students. Using the SPSS statistical software package, the Chi Square test is calculated.

Findings & Value added: The advantage of this study is the creation of a model that can be used not only to interpret the results of a sociological survey in real time, but also to make decisions and develop strategies for future developments.
Marketing Communication of Multinational Retail Chain during Global Pandemic in the Online Environment
Authors: Kollárová Daniela , Ungerová Magdaléna
Published: January 2021

Research background:The epidemic that has hit us on a global scale has had a negative impact not only on the work-related, social, and personal lives of each individual or household, but also on the economies of different countries and, last but not least, on decision-making of companies. One of the areas in which we noticed clearly the influence of the pandemic was the communication of retail chains with their customers: e.g., Kaufland stopped the unaddressed distribution of its promotional leaflets and tried to redirect the interest of customers to the digital (online) environment. With our paper we respond to this measure. The object of our research is the posts of the multinational retail chain Kaufland published on its Facebook account, intended for customers on the Slovak and German markets, during the period when a state of emergency was imposed in Slovakia.

Purpose of the article:The main purpose of the content analysis is to find out the topics of the online contents of the retail chain Kaufland in Slovakia in communication with customers during an emergency state on its Facebook pages and compare them with the topics of articles posted during the observed period on the company´s Facebook pages in Germany.

Methods:Digital contents are divided into contributions related and not related to the pandemic. As Germany did not impose general restrictions, we found out that in comparison with Slovakia, some themes related to the health protection or social responsibility did not appear on the Facebook pages of Kaufland in Germany.

Findings & Value added:Conversely, Kaufland Slovakia did not assure customers that stores were regularly supplied and customers did not have to fall into purchasing hysteria, did not encourage customers to move to digital (online) environment and also did not publish job offers (for temporary work) in its shops or by its suppliers. The number of pandemic-related posts has been declining over the examined period.
Globalization of EU Trade Policy in the COVID-19 Era
Authors: Müller Vladimír , Terem Peter
Published: January 2021

Research background: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the shape of economic globalization as well as the position of world trade within it. Nation states and several customs unions will have to update their trade policy accordingly to the changing situation. The need for trade policy update is especially related to the EU as one of the most important actors in the world economy.

Purpose of the article: This article deals with the priorities of EU trade policy during the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors assess what kind of changes occurred to EU’s trade policy during the first eight months (February to September 2020) since the outbreak of the COVID-19 in Europe. Furthermore, the authors also assess the penetration of unusual protectionist measures into the practical execution of EU’s trade policy.

Methods: Our approach is built on a content analysis of various trade policy documents from EU and WTO. In this undertaking we also critically reflect on specific trade policy measures already adopted by the European Commission since the global outbreak of COVID-19.

Findings & Value added: The article aims to be one of the first of its kind to analyze the changes caused by COVID-19 to the formation of EU trade policy. The paper concludes that during the first eight months of the pandemic, the EU trade policy followed the liberal path and protectionist measures were applied scarcely. However, in the future, EU will have to deal with increasing protectionist pressures from both internal and external environment.
Global Impacts of COVID-19 on the Financing of Local Self-Governments: Evidence from Slovak municipalities
Authors: Papcunová Viera , Hornyák Gregáňová Radomíra
Published: January 2021

Research background: Until 2004, the financing of local self-government in Slovak Republic was determined annually by the Act on the State Budget. In 2005, the whole philosophy of redistribution of funds for the level of local self-government was changed. The basis of the new system of local self-government financing was the determination of the personal income tax as an only one share tax.

Purpose of the article: The income from this tax is distributed between the local self-government, the regional self-government and the state. The aim of the paper is to analyze the incomes from personal income tax redistributed to the level of local self-governments in Slovak Republic in the time period 2009 - 2019, as well as to provide a possible prediction of the development of these incomes.

Methods: Basic data for the analysis were obtained from the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic from the state final account. We evaluate the obtained time series by means of MS Excel and we use modelling by means of trend lines. The obtained predictions will be compared with the forecasts presented by the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic.

Findings & Value added: However, COVID - 19 also intervened in the predictions of the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic, and therefore we will also compare our models with real data obtained from the state budget in the framework of fulfilling from personal income tax for the time period January to August 2020. Also we will evaluate the expenditures of selected EU countries for local self-government.
Learning analytics for higher education: proposal of big data ingestion architecture
Authors: Amare Meseret Yihun , Simonova Stanislava
Published: January 2021

Research background: Higher education institutions are generating multiple formats of data from diverse sources across the globe. The data ingestion layer is responsible for collecting data and transform for analysis. Learning analytics plays a vital role in providing decision-making support and selection of suitable timely intervention. The lack of tailored big-data ingestion architectures for academics led to several implementation challenges.

Purpose of the article: The purpose of this article is to propose data ingestion architecture enabled for big data learning analytics.

Methods: The study reviews existing literature to examine big-data ingestion tools and frameworks; and identify big-data ingestion challenges. An optimized framework for the real world learning analytics application was not yet in place at global higher educations. Consequently, the big-data ingestion pipeline is experiencing challenges of inefficient and complex data access, slow processing time, and security issues associated with transferring data to the system. The proposed data ingestion architecture is based on review of recent literature and adapts best international practices, guidelines, and techniques to meet the demand of current big-data ingestion issues.

Findings & value added: This study identifies the current global challenges in implementing learning analytics projects. Review of recent big data ingestion techniques has been done based on defined metrics tuned for learning analytics purposes. The proposed data ingestion framework would increase the effectiveness of collecting, importing, processing and storing of learning data. Besides, the proposed architecture contributes to the construction of full-fledged big-data learning analytics ecosystem of higher educations.
International Financial Reporting Standards as a tool for Earnings management
Authors: Cugova Aneta , Cug Juraj
Published: January 2021

Research background:The idea of harmonizing accounting at the international level gradually began to spread from the second half of the 20th century as a result of globalization and the growth of international trade. Due to the expansion of this business, users of financial statements have a need for comparability and transparency. National accounting legislation was so different that a reliable assessment of companies from different national backgrounds was not possible. The intention was to create uniform, globally applicable accounting standards.

Purpose of the article:This paper clarifies the theoretical background of selected accounting standards that can significantly expand the scope for earnings management.

Methods:Basic scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction and abstraction were used to meet the stated goal.

Findings & Value added:The correct application of IFRS can increases the scope for discretionary accounting practices. The change in reporting and valuation according to domestic legislation to reporting and valuation according to international standards may, to varying degrees, affect the picture of the financial position as well as the achieved profit of the company.
Digitalization of tax administration communication under the effect of global megatrends of the digital age
Authors: Ihnatišinová Denisa
Published: January 2021

Research background: Digitalization of tax administration communication means the creation of paperless communication between the tax subject and the tax administration. Artificial intelligence technology creates new digital communication channels and contribute to more efficient paperless tax administration. The global trend of the digital age are digital assistants, chatbots, voicebots, respectively process automation. The growing investments in new information technologies is mainly due to the simplification of tax registration and payment, an automation of data analysis and the improvement of communication between tax subjects and tax administrations.

Purpose of the article: The aim of the article is to evaluate the impact of global megatrends of the digital age, specifically the automation of processes on changes in the communication channels of tax administration.

Methods: As a research method, it is used a mix of methods combining quantitative and qualitative analysis. Specifically, the analysis of the development and current state of digital communication strategies implemented within OECD countries, comparison of digital communication methods in Slovakia and the OECD and analysis of the use artificial intelligence as a new information technology in the tax administration communication environment.

Findings & Value added: The main findings have allowed us to highlight the global trends in terms of automation as well as new practical directions of using digital interaction in real time. The recommendation for Slovakia is the transformation to new digital technologies in communication in the tax administration, it is investing in modern technologies, especially artificial intelligence, and at the same time challenging the development of digital skills of tax administration employees in this area.
Beneish M-score: A measure of fraudulent financial transactions in global environment?
Authors: Valaskova Katarina , Fedorko Richard
Published: January 2021

Research background: Earnings is a source of information for capital owners, potential investors, competitors, customer and supplier of the company. Managers have the direct motivation and knowledge and use adequate techniques to adjust legally the reported earnings to meet the specific requirements of the company and achieve stable financial results. Thus, earnings management is currently the most provocative and highly topical issue in the field of finance and accounting at the global perspective.

Purpose of the article: The main purpose of the paper is to detect the manipulation with earnings in a specific sector of economy, following the global principles of financial reporting, and to reveal the degree of manipulation of enterprises in the selected countries of the Visegrad grouping.

Methods: The model of Beneish M-score is applied using the sectoral data and compares the level of manipulation in the period 2015-2019. The Beneish model is a mathematical-statistical model that uses financial ratios calculated with accounting data of a specific enterprise aimed to detect if an enterprise is likely that the reported earnings of the company were manipulated.

Findings & Value added: The paper monitors the development of the manipulation with earnings in the given sector (enterprises tend to manage earnings upwards), and analyses the influences of macroeconomic factors on the phenomenon of earnings management. The detection of earnings management by M-score helps protect business partners of an enterprise against fraudulent behaviour, especially in the global environment.
Partnership-based business modelling as an opportunity in the context of globalisation and as a challenge for business models
Authors: Vanags Andris , Drinke Zane
Published: January 2021

Research background: Management of the complex reality - transformation to the world of the future- is often associated with discovering new directions in a company’s activities. One of these directions is the formation of beneficial partnerships aimed at working together to achieve certain goals, which in turn relate to necessary changes within the company. Change has become inevitable in every enterprise and phased management of change is becoming a daily component of administration and a part of company’s development: the speed, scale and complexity of change is increasing nowadays, and it is impossible to stop this flow. In this context it is very important to determine to what extent and in what aspects a company needs change.

Purpose of the article: The aim of the research is to investigate what factors could influence and what aspects could be affected by reinventing the existing business model and establishing a new partnership-based business model within a company and what should be done to implement this change successfully.

Research methods: literature analysis, semi-structured interviews and a survey. The research data was processed by continuous comparative analysis, using open coding, level 2 coding, content analysis method. Findings & Value added: the results drawn from this study could provide academics and practitioners with a better understanding of communication and change-readiness capabilities. This knowledge can then be applied to their strategies and management skills for the purpose of achieving partnership-based business model with success.
Behavioural Economics in Higher Education Institution - Business Collaboration Paradigm in Context of Global Competition
Authors: Vevere Velga , Mons Arturs
Published: January 2021

Research background: More than ever before governments, education institutions, industries, researchers and civilians are setting indebted attention to discover and learn more about behavioral science. The recent advancements in applying behavioral economics to the sphere of higher education show that building partnerships among educational institutions involves specific skills, strategies and knowledge that parties must know and use. Different industry representatives are scouting Higher Education Institutions for an ever-expanding set of innovation activities. Government invest more and more efforts to create innovative ecosystems where higher educational institutions are main stake holders in this special community between industries, corporations, governmental institutions, entrepreneurs and investors. The partnership involves adopting a management based on cooperation and change, communication and awareness of diversity. However, university-business cooperation is still a fragmented and indistinct field of research, and the understanding of UBC remains inadequate since most research is undertaken around specific elements, rather than as an encompassing, overarching and interconnected system Purpose of the article: To research the undergraduates’ appraisal of Higher Education Institution and Business collaboration.

Methods: Expert interviews and undergraduate students’ survey using 7-point Likert scale questionnaire (non-probability snowball sampling method).

Findings & Value added: Through evaluation of different statements about Higher Education Institution – Business collaboration, we discover distinctive statement importance and advancement according to respondent current views. This knowledge facilitates author’s capability to develop and advise nudges which can be applied in performance of such collaboration.
Investment Decisions as a Part of Financial Literacy in the Globalized World
Authors: Beranová Markéta , Šíma Jan , Navrátilová Miroslava
Published: January 2021

Research background:The role of knowledge and information in today’s globalized world is growing. Individual approach and investment preferences play a significant role on a global scale, especially for young adults, who can make full use of investment tools.

Purpose of the article:The aim of this paper is to assess the attitude to investment amongst young university students with a focus on risk, availability, and profitability.

Methods:Primary data were obtained by quantitative research using a questionnaire survey (n = 1 437) in 2018 amongst full time bachelor’s and master’s degree students at three selected universities. The universities focus on economy and agriculture and each of them is based in a different region of the Czech Republic. In the analytical part of the article, testing of statistical hypotheses was applied.

Findings & Value added:The results show that, in terms of risk, 79.19% of respondents prefer the least risky approach. Subsequently, the question whether an investment is available when needed also plays an important role and it is preferred by 70.70% of respondents. Profitability of an investment plays the least important role and it is important for 66.59% of respondents. Statistical evaluation proved a dependence between the gender of respondents and the responses mentioned above (women prefer less risky investments as well as those immediately available to them; on the other hand, men prefer more profitable investments than women).
Artificial intelligence in business models as a tool for managing digital risks in international markets
Authors: Buntić Luka , Damić Mate , Dužević Ines
Published: January 2021

Research background: Through the ongoing trend of digitalization, organizations competing in international markets are getting more exposed to different technology related risks. Globalization and technology support enabled small tech-based companies to scale and expand their business. On the other hand, this has also led to a significant rise of different types of threats. Companies engaged in the process of internalization are more exposed to digital risks than companies competing on the local market. In order to help their companies to manage digital risks, governments use relevant institutions and resources. However, many organizations still largely depend on their own capabilities. A growing number of organizations uses artificial intelligence in business models as a new type of response to digital risks. Artificial intelligence could be the missing link that will help connect organizational and government resources for successful management of digital risks.

Purpose of the article: To shed more light on this understudied issue, we conducted a literature review on the use of artificial intelligence in business models as a tool for managing digital risks on the global market.

Methods: Literature review.

Findings & Value added: We analysed the key determinants of artificial intelligence, their use in business models, and the way it can help organizations manage digital risks. Literature review summarizes the most important research on the topic and proposes new avenues for future research.
Research of globalization influence to paradigm change in financial services
Authors: Ishankulov Sherzod , Liniņa Iveta
Published: January 2021

Research background: Study of paradigm about financial services and how it changes under influence of globalization and introduction of a new player as a financial technology company or shortly Fintech. Literature and other informative sources regarding issues of innovation in financial services, impact of globalization and formation of new perspective to financial services was reviewed during the study.

Purpose of the article: The main purpose of this work is to detect and highlight the change of the concept about financial services in favor of Fintech companies supported by tendencies which are characteristic for globalization process, and how it can be beneficial for consumers and overall financial services industry.

Methods: For this research was used content analysis approach, which has advantage over other methods since it allows to extract specific data from text and other forms of information without intervention by researchers. Obtained data was encoded and applied to a model created by authors to see certain change pattern during the study of the phenomenon of financial services paradigm change.

Finding & Value added: The findings of this research proved that globalization led to change of the paradigm about financial services. The value of this research is to provide theoretical fundamentals for application of paradigm change concept in the sphere of management science.
Sustainability in the Most Globalized Sectors of Creative Industries in Slovakia
Authors: Krúpová Kristína , Trúchliková Mária , Kmety Barteková Mária
Published: January 2021

Research background:To achieve long-term sustainability, it is necessary to strive for a green economy and come up with solutions to address limitations to resource footprints. This will require innovations across the board and creativity in all fields. Creativity and sustainability are closely linked. The sustainable development requires concerted efforts towards building an inclusive and resilient future for the planet. Innovation, the business of ideas, is increasingly seen as the key to future societal prosperity and business success.

Purpose of the article:The aim of the paper is to analyse the sustainable development of the most globalized sectors of the creative industries in Slovakia mainly measured by the value added. The value added according to Kalecki (1990) is the sum of wages and profits of the companies.

Methods:Sustainability, innovation and value creation (or value added) are nowadays the object of particular attention by the various stakeholders as economic institutions, public and governments.

Findings & Value added:This is the ﬁrst research paper which has used the data on value added recently calculated for the media, publishers and software enterprises, which represent the most globalized sectors of the creative industries in Slovakia. The companies with the highest value added have reached the sustainable development and the best economic performance within the media, publishers and software enterprises’ sector.
Financial Behaviour of Users of Solomo Platforms during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Zaušková Anna , Kubovics Michal , Vanko Martin
Published: January 2021

Research background: COVID-19 has changed the world and the coronavirus crisis has influenced not only undertakings, but also consumers. There is no doubt that this outbreak has reflected on various economic indexes - economic downturn, higher unemployment rate or governments obliged to flexibly face the crisis and trying to tackle the situation. Financial market indicators or financial statements forecast either a certain stagnation or even a dramatic slump. A consumer has thus become the centre of attention because they are expected to have already adapted a certain form of financial behaviour. Behavioural economics is linked to specific methods and indicators that need to be used for evaluating consumers’ current financial situation. At the same time, it is important to place emphasis on world globalisation connected with online world and mobile devices. We must admit that mobile consumers are permanently surrounded by social media and customised location modules.

Purpose of the article: The purpose of this article is to study the state of financial behaviour in the domestic environment and e-commerce potential under the most severe COVID-19 preventive measures while comparing the findings with other countries.

Methods: In the quantitative research, comparing the results and searching for correlations between the domestic research sample and the selected EU countries, USA and Asia and individual financial situation and indebtedness of households. The qualitative part of the research consists of theoretical background and secondary sources.

Findings & Value added: Defining financial behaviour will help corporations get adapted to the current situation. The conclusions we have obtained from our findings can be applied across various business segments.
Global Aspects of the Gastronomic Trends and Innovations
Authors: Kostkova Miroslava , Pellesova Pavlina
Published: January 2021

Research background: The current conditions of globalization come to a necessity of flexible adaptation and efficient use of the resources. The companies compete with each other and try to attract customers through an attractive offer that determine the global trends.

Purpose of the article: The aim of the article is to examine the introduction of new gastronomic trends and innovative solutions into the offer of restaurants in the Czech Republic and their acceptance on the customer side. Methods: The article examines the opinion about the product, marketing and organizational innovations, their economic success and attractiveness of the offer to clients. Marketing research based on the online questionnaire survey between providers of the gastronomic services and the customers is used. Explored was the relationship between the qualitative factors of the service and the repeated visit by consumers from the perspective of catering service providers. The Chi quadrate test of independence is used for the evaluation of the research question and two hypotheses as well. The method of comparison including the results of previous research and the synthesis of research conclusions are used.

Findings & Value added: The identification of new trends can be an inspiration for entrepreneurs in the development of new products and in the introduction of service innovations. The definition of the significant gastronomic trends of Czech gastronomic companies can be used for gastronomy business and can bring a higher customer satisfaction and tourist attendance for the establishments and destination.
Selection of the ERP System with Regard to the Global 4th Industrial Revolution
Authors: Polivka Martin , Dvorakova Lilia
Published: January 2021

Research background: So-called Fourth industrial revolution, triggered by the massive development of information and communication technologies and leading to the new era of manufacturing and logistics known as Industry 4.0, is definitely an important topic across the global economy. Besides their other effects, technologies of the Industry 4.0 have a significant impact on the IT landscape of organizations, including the central part of this landscape – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. It is, therefore, important for organizations to take this fact into measure when selecting a new ERP system.

Purpose of the article: The aim of the presented research was to propose set of criteria, which could be used by the organization during the choice process of new ERP system in order to evaluate the readiness of every candidate for the challenges related to the Industry 4.0.

Methods: Development of the criteria set was based on analysis and evaluation of two main areas – firstly, the content of the Industry 4.0 and its particular technologies, and secondly the tasks which should be performed by the modern ERP system. Requirements arising from these two areas were then merged together into one set of criteria.

Findings & Value added: Result of the presented research is a comprehensive and easy-to-use set of criteria, which can be used as a decision-making support tool in the business practice.
Potential of Age-management in the Construction Digitalization Process
Authors: Lojda Jan , Nemec Otakar , Nyvlt Vladimir , Lizbetinova Lenka
Published: January 2021

Research background: The article deals with the issue of intergenerational cooperation of different age categories. It follows up on the outputs of the research task “Intergenerational management to support digitization in construction” funded by TACR.

Purpose of the article: The aim of the article is to determine the main problems of intergenerational cooperation and to analyse the current situation from the point of view of solving the necessary changes by introducing digitization in the construction industry.

Methods: When modelling mutual cooperation between generations, it turns out that the key problem is the willingness to cooperate. Interpretation of the results obtained from the research was made through logical deduction and synthesis of previous knowledge in the field.

Findings & Value added: The findings of the article are in the form of determining the main attributes preventing effective intergenerational cooperation with the aim of sharing digital competencies. The outputs of the article are the cornerstone for the model of intergenerational cooperation based on improving communication between generations, mutual sharing of competencies and thus the use of the strengths of individual cooperating generations (digital competence vs. long-term experience in the field). The research project shows a way to deal with the situation in companies and offers a relatively simple solution that aims to improve intergenerational cooperation and sharing competencies in order to increase the competitiveness of companies. It also offers a way to make effective use of older employees and offer them job satisfaction.
Globalization processes and their effects on the household economy
Authors: Vidová Jarmila , Sika Peter
Published: January 2021

Research background:Globalization influences the behavior of all economic actors. The aim of the presented scientific article is to examine households and household economics, which is affected by current social and innovative changes. The role of households is very important in any economy, they support economic growth with their expenditures, and it depends not only on the growth rate of household consumption, but also on the large share of income of household expenditures.

Purpose of the article:The authors in the scientific article will examine households and their decision-making processes, which mainly concern consumption, taking into account income, expenditure, structure, savings, indebtedness and income stratification in the context of maintaining the required quality of life.

Methods:To meet the goal, we will use available data, we will use statistical methods to analyze, compare with each other and, based on the findings, propose the necessary measures.

Findings & Value added:Globalization processes are part of us and must be accepted in order for households to be able to meet their needs. As their income in particular becomes important, it will be necessary to decide which group of expenditures the household will prefer in order to achieve them. So far, according to statistical data, a very low part of household expenditures went to education, although it is the higher educational level of household members that presupposes that the household will be able to adapt to the challenges of globalization.