bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sunflower yield forecast using ARIMA time series models
Authors:   SE Institute of Grain Crops of NAAS, Chaban V. I. , Kliavzo S. P. ,   SE Institute of Grain Crops of NAAS, Podobed O. U. ,   SE Institute of Grain Crops of NAAS, Chernyh S. A.
Published: April 2022

The forecast of sunflower yield was based on the analysis of the time series of yield data of this crop at its cultivation in the Northern Steppes of Ukraine against the background of natural fertility for 1971-2019. The true average yield value of sunflower ranged from 2.15 ± 0.17 t/ha, the average variation of yield data for the study period was: coefficient of variation – Cv = 24 %, standard deviation – s = 0.516 t/ha. Analysis of the scattering graph of the series showed a tendency to increase the sunflower yield over a given period of time. An adequate linear model with an increasing trend of yield data is obtained. According to the forecast results by this method for the period up to 2025, the sunflower yield is expected at the level of 2.59–2.67 t/ha. Forecasting with ARIMA (Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average) was carried out by reduction of the yield data series to a stationary form, which was achieved by first order differentiation D (-1). The selection of the most adaptive model was carried out by varying the values of p and q, according to the type of autocorrelation (ACF) and partial autocorrelation functions (PACF). It was found that the best model is D (-1) ARIMA model: (2,0,0), the stationarity of which was achieved by first order differentiation, the residuals are not autocorrelated and normally distributed, and the regression coefficients corresponded to the values of residual probabilities less (p <0, 05). According to the short-term forecast based on the chosen model, it was found that the maximum of sunflower yield against the background of natural fertility in 2023 should be expected up to 3.56 t/ha. Keywords: forecast, yield, sunflower, model, time series, ARIMA model.
mplementing Kansei Engineering and Quality Function Deployment Method in Designing Shoes : Case Study at Rejowinangun Original Leather
Authors:   Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Jatmiko Hapsoro Agung , Nugroho Danov Setiyo ,   Universitas Ahmad Dahlan
Published: April 2022

SME played an important role in the economic growth in Indonesia, as Yogyakarta one of it’s promising province with relied so much on tourism and art and creative business, SME has become one of the main source of income for Yogyakarta. Rejowinangun Original Leather is one of SME in Yogyakarta that creates and produces its own hand made shoes. Not only producing themselves, this SME also buy several shoes product from another province, which ironically sells better than their own. One of the main concern of the failure in sale is the poor design of the self-made shoes. If the SME cared about their own design, it could be their selling point in order to survive and even played as an one of the big player in shoes industry. This research implementing both Kansei and QFD on the design of the shoes, thus collecting what the customer needs and creating the best design for the SME. The outcome of this research is the newly designed shoes based on what the customer needs, the shoes hopefully can also be used as a new branding image for the SME.
Representando al clima: ¿quiénes hablan sobre el cambio climático en el ciberespacio?
Authors: Muñoz Pico Hilda Paola
Published: April 2022

En un entorno mediático en el que las noticias sobre el Cambio Climático (CC) tienen como principales fuentes a políticos y, en menor medida, a activistas, Internet ha servido para que las voces interesadas en el tema puedan hacerse escuchar y distribuir sus contenidos sin necesidad de intermediarios. Sin embargo, cabe preguntarse si las piezas subidas al ciberespacio han contribuido a que se generen nuevas propuestas de comunicación, con voces y enfoques distintos, lo que facilitaría la implicación y participación ciudadanas. Este estudio se encarga de examinarlo. Mediante un análisis de contenido, se analizó la representación del CC en los vídeos más populares en YouTube. Tras examinar una muestra de 288 piezas difundidas durante un año, se constató que los políticos son las fuentes más citadas, seguidas por periodistas y científicos. Los medios de comunicación ocupan un lugar privilegiado en cuanto a la producción, representando el 53 % de los vídeos analizados (154). Un 23 % (66) correspondió a “Otros”, donde se encuentran partidos políticos, empresas, organizaciones religiosas y otras instituciones que tienen una programación recurrente que incluye al tema ambiental. De ellos, el 21,7 %, que representan cinco casos, tomó parte de sus contenidos de canales de televisión. También, 17 de los 30 usuarios particulares ocuparon información de otros medios (16 de canales de TV y uno de radio). La vocación principal de los mensajes fue informativa, con un discurso enfocado, sobre todo, en los países desarrollados. Los resultados ponen de manifiesto que los temas que ayudan a entender el CC quedan relegados ante la coyuntura política. Hay un predominio de políticos, funcionarios o exfuncionarios públicos como fuentes informativas por encima de voces expertas, lo que conlleva el riesgo de una menor discusión social.
PENGARUH RELIGIUSITAS, PENGETAHUAN DAN KEPERCAYAAN TERHADAP KESADARAN MUZAKI DALAM MEMBAYAR ZAKAT PERTANIAN (Studi Kasus Pada Baitul Mal Di Kabupaten Aceh Tengah)
Authors: Yusniar Yusniar , Kinsiara Trisia
Published: April 2022

This article examines the influence of religiosity, knowledge and belief on the awareness of muzakki in paying agricultural zakat at Baitul Mal in Central Aceh District. The problem in this research is whether religiosity, knowledge and belief affect muzakki awareness in paying agricultural zakat? The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of religiosity, knowledge and trust on muzakki's awareness in paying zakat on agriculture. Data collection techniques in this study used a questionnaire with a population of farmers who are obliged to zakat. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. The method used in this study is multiple regression analysis using the help of SPSS version 21 software. The results showed that the variables of religiosity, knowledge and belief had a positive and significant effect on muzakki awareness and had a simultaneous effect on muzakki's awareness in paying agricultural zakat. The variables of religiosity, knowledge and belief can be explained by the awareness variable of 33.9%, while the remaining 66.1% is explained by other variables outside the research. Thus, for the Baitul Mal institution, Central Aceh Regency, to increase credibility in the institution to foster the trust of muzakki to pay zakat to Baitul Mal in Central Aceh Regency
Nurses' Perceptions of Ethical Climate, Ethical Reasoning, and Moral Courage in the Hospital
Authors:   Department of Nursing, Meybod School of Nursing, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran., Fazljoo Seyede Elham , Nasiriani Khadijeh ,   Department of Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Maternal and Child Health Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran., Zamani Najme ,   Student Research Committee, Meybod School of Nursing, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran., Azimpor Somaye ,   Intensive Care Unit, Ziaei Ardakan Hospital, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Published: April 2022

Background & Aims: The ethical climate of nurses' work environment makes the nurse achieve higher levels of ethical reasoning by participating in decision making. Although making decisions is essential, responding appropriately to situations and overcoming fear requires moral courage. The study aimed to determine the nurses' understanding of the hospital's moral climate, reasoning, and moral courage. Materials & Methods: The present study is a cross-sectional descriptive performed on 87 nurses working in Meybod and Ardakan hospitals in March 2020. The Hospital Ethical Climate Survey (HECS), Nursing Dilemma Test (NDT), and Professional Moral Courage (PMC) questionnaire were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, v. 16, and descriptive and analytical statistics of Pearson, independent t-test. Results: The age range of participants was 24-50 years, with a Mean±SD of 32.97±7.26. The average score of ethical climate was 83.72±17.42, moral reasoning was obtained at 45.00±6.91, and moral courage was 45.55±6.04. Significant differences were found between gender and perception of the Ethical Climate (P=0.03). But other individual characteristics of nurses were not significantly different from the studied variables (P> 0.05). Conclusion: According to the findings, the average score of the three variables of nurses' perception of the ethical climate in the hospital, Moral Courage and moral reasoning, was higher than the average score that It reflects the appropriateness of the Ethical Climate in the hospital and the desirable ability of nurses to deal with moral tensions and critical situations. According to the results, the average score of the three variables of nurses 'perception of the Ethical Climate in the hospital, Moral Courage, and moral reasoning, was higher than the average score, which does not indicate the appropriateness of the moral atmosphere in the hospital and nurses' ability to cope with moral tensions. However, due to the need for continuous upgrading and improvement of organizations and human resources working in it, it is suggested to improve the Ethical Climate of hospitals by planning and using appropriate interventions and to promote Moral Courage and moral reasoning in nurses.
The Effect of Education by Visual Self-assessment on the Operating Room Technician's Knowledge, Self-esteem, and Performance in Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Authors:   Department of Operating Room, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran., Azadi Amir , Mosleh Sorour ,   Department of Operating Room, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran., Alimohammadi Nasrollah ,   Department of Critical Care Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran., Tansaz Zarrin ,   Department of Nursing, Alzahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran., Kheirollahi Narges ,   Department of Critical Care Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Published: April 2022

Background & Aims: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is one of the most critical medical emergencies. The effect of trained and skilled people on resuscitation has been positive. This study aimed to investigate the impact of visual self-assessment training on the level of knowledge, self-esteem, and performance of operating room personnel in the field of advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Materials & Methods: This Semi-experimental pre-test, post-test single-group study was performed with the participation of 32 operating room technicians. The intervention was in the form of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation workshop and takes a video from resuscitation operation on the model by each of the participants and then replays the video for self-assessment. Knowledge, self-esteem questionnaire, and self-assessment performance checklist were given to each participant to complete before, immediately after, and eight weeks after intervention. At the same time, a performance observation checklist was completed for them by the researcher. Data were analyzed by SPSS v. 16 software, and repeated measures analysis, Greenhouse-Geisser and Bonferroni post hoc test, and paired t-test were used. Results: Data analysis was performed on 28 operating room technicians participants in the study. Demographic data of participants showed 89.29% were female, 67.86% had a bachelor's degree in the operating room, and the mean age of participants was 39.37 years. The comparison of the mean scores of operating room technicians' knowledge and self-esteem three times was significant (P<0.001). Also, the comparison of the mean performance self-assessment score and the mean performance score observed immediately after and eight weeks later were significant (P<0.001). Conclusion: Visual self-assessment method effectively increases the knowledge, self-esteem, and performance of operating room technicians in the field of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Especially since their self-esteem and performance will be indelible.
The Effect of Sensory Stimuli With a Familiar Voice and Patient’s Auditory Preferences on the Level of Consciousness of Brain Injury Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units
Authors:   Nursing and Midwifery Science Development Research Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran., Vanoni Sahar , Salmani Fatemeh ,   Nursing and Midwifery Science Development Research Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran., Jouzi Mina ,   Nursing and Midwifery Science Development Research Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.
Published: April 2022

Background & Aims: Most patients with brain injury experience coma based on the severity of the lesion. One of the complications that threaten patients with coma in intensive care units is the risk of sensory deprivation. Frequent sensory stimulation can be helpful in rehabilitation and increasing the level of consciousness of these patients. This study aimed to determine the effect of sensory stimuli with a familiar sound and patient’s auditory preferences on the level of consciousness of patients in coma admitted to intensive care units in selected hospitals in Ahvaz City, Iran. Materials & Methods: The present study is quasi-experimental that was performed on 45 patients admitted to the intensive care unit of selected hospitals in Ahvaz City in 2021. Sampling was performed for six months. The patients who met the inclusion criteria were divided into two intervention groups and one control group by the permutation randomization method. For patients of the first group (hearing stimulation with a familiar voice) and the second group (auditory stimulation with the patient’s preference voice), recorded sound was played with a tape recorder for 15 minutes for 3 days twice a day (6 times in total) at 10 AM and 3 PM. Routine care and sounds were provided for the control group. The level of patients’ consciousness in three groups was measured by GCS scale 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the intervention. Results: The study results showed that the mean level of consciousness of the auditory preferences and familiar voice groups after the intervention was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). But there was no significant difference between the two groups of auditory preferences and familiar voice (P>0.05). Conclusion: Considering that the effect of a familiar voice and auditory preferences has been more than unfamiliar sound, it is recommended to provide a program of auditory stimulation with familiar voices and auditory preferences for comatose patients in intensive care units.
The role of basic needs and attachment styles in prediction the life satisfaction of the high school students
Authors:   Master of Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran, Karimi Ali , Karsazi Hossein ,   Ph.D. Candidate of Health Psychology, Department of Psychology, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran., Fazeli Mehrabadi Alireza ,   Ph.D. Candidate of Health Psychology, Department of Psychology, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran., Abdolpour Ghasem ,   Ph.D. Candidate of Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Life satisfaction is an essential component of students' psychological health. Therefore, identifying the factors influencing students' life satisfaction is very important. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of basic needs and attachment styles in predicting life satisfaction of high school students. Method: The design of the present study was descriptive-correlational. The statistical population of this study includes all high school students during the academic year of 2016-2017. 459 students (299 boys and 160 girls) of the second-grade secondary school of District 2 of Qom were selected as the sample by convenience sampling. The instruments used included the Basic Psychological Needs Scales (PBNS), Attachment Styles Scale, and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: The results of regression analysis showed that autonomy and competence with standard coefficient 0.21 (p<0.01) and 0.31(p<0.01) respectively, and secure and ambivalent attachment styles with standard coefficients 0.12 (p<0.05) and – 0.31 (p<0.01) respectively, have an effect on life satisfaction of students. The basic need for Relatedness and the Avoidant attachment style were not able to predict the life satisfaction. Conclusion: The results of this study confirmed the role of basic psychological needs and attachment styles in predicting the life satisfaction of high school students. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the role of factors of basic psychological needs and attachment styles in improve the life satisfaction of students.
Emotion regulation in psychosomatic diseases: qualitative study
Authors:   PhD of Counseling, Department of Counseling, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabili, Iran., Cheraghian Hadis , Kiani Ahmad Reza ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabili, Iran., Rezaei Sharif Ali ,   Associate Professor, Department of Counseling, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabili, Iran., Ghamari Ghivi Hossein ,   Professor, Department of Counseling, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabili, Iran., Momeni Arya ,   PhD Student of Health Psychology, Department of Psychology, Tehran Central Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: April 2022

Introduction: The term of psychosomatic is the disease which involves both mind and body. Sometimes mental and emotional factors may act as risk factor that could influence the initiation and progression of them. Aim: The aim of this study was to study of emotion regulation in psychosomatic diseases by qualitative study. Method: This study was qualitative. The data of this study collected by in-depth semi-structured interview tools. The study population was 22 patients with psychosomatic diseases (heart, gastrointestinal and respiratory) from Baqiyatallah Hospital in 2020. They were selected by target and voluntarily. Data were analyzed using the content analysis approach and there were analyzed by Graneheim and Lundman method and the qualitative themes of the study were prioritized according to their importance. Results: Qualitative analysis of participants' lived experience Resulted to two main categories of healthy and unhealthy strategies. also The results of this study include the seven themes (changing attention to something else, decision making and problem solving, attention to positive and pleasant thoughts, acceptance, worship, self-control and improving the self-esteem) for healthy strategies and Unhealthy strategies include to the 9 themes (Anger and aggression, rumination, cognitive errors, overuse of social networks, Erratic, persistence in beliefs, procrastination, extremism, substance abuse, distraction). Conclusion: Despite of the complexity of the experienced, phenomenon of emotions in psychosomatic patients is regulated in different ways, which is one of the underlying factors in psychosomatic diseases.
A comparative investigation of emotion regulation patterns in different decades of age
Authors:   MSc. Department of Mental Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Saeidi Narges , Lotfi Mojgan ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Mental Health, Iran University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran., Ghahari Shahrbanoo ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Mental Health, Iran University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran., Pir Moradi Mohammad Reza ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Iran University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Emotional regulation is a process of an individual recognizing what emotions they are under the effect of, and how they can experience and manage them. Aim: The present study aims to compare the emotional regulation patterns of individuals in various decades of their lives aged 20-70 in Tehran. Method: The research has a causal-comparative design and the statistical population comprises of all individuals aged 20-70 in 2019 in Tehran, among which 230 people were selected through convenience and answered the questionnaires of difficulties in emotion regulation, emotion regulation, and emotion regulation of others and self. SPSS v.2 software was used to perform data analysis through multivariate variance analysis. Results: Results indicated only the factor of using emotional regulation strategies was significantly different across age decades (P-value=0.002). Pairwise comparison indicated that 20-30 decade was significantly different from 51-60 and 61-70 decades with respective P-values of 0.02 and 0.03; while the 31-40 decade was significantly different from 51-60 and 61-70 decades with respective P-values of 0.03 and 0.01 at the significance level of less than 0.05. The difference was such that the highest emotional regulation was associated with the 61-70 decade with a value of 4.57 and the lowest rate was associated with 19-30 and 31-40 decades with the value of 3.96. Conclusion: The difference between the use of emotional regulation in various ages and the use of compatible emotional regulation strategies in higher age decades could contribute to our understanding of the role of age difference in individuals’ emotional experiences.
Comparison of the effectiveness of play therapy and laughter therapy in Catarria (laughter yoga) on generalized anxiety in children aged 6-12 years
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran., Aghajani Seifollah , Abedi Somayeh ,   Phd Student of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran, Hoseyni Azam ,   BM of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Payam Noor University of Shahrood, Shahrood, Iran.
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Anxiety in children is diagnosed late due to lack of cognitive development and affects on social, educational and emotional functions, and if left untreated, it affects on other stages of life. Aim: The main purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of play therapy and laughter therapy on children anxiety. Method: The present study was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of the study were anxious children aged 6 to 12 years old on 2020 in Shahrood who have referred to psychological and psychiatrical clinics and received a diagnosis of generalized anxiety. 45 people were selected as a sample and were divided into three groups of play therapy, laughter therapy and control. The research tool was the Spence Child Anxiety Scale (SCAS). The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software version 22 and analysis of variance and Scheffe post hoc test were used. Results: The results of generalized anxiety scores variance analysis showed that there was a significant difference between the three groups at a significant level of 0.01. (F=16.70). Scheffe post hoc test showed that there was no significant difference in reducing anxiety between play therapy and laughter therapy, while there was a significant difference between the control group with laughter therapy (14.13) and also with play therapy (18.40) at a significant level of 0.001. In other words, laughter therapy and play therapy reduced anxiety in the experimental groups, but no change in the level of anxiety was observed in the control group. Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that play therapy and laughter therapy reducing generalized anxiety in children, but there is not difference between the effectiveness of the two therapies.
IMAGE OF UKRAINE IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC SPACE
Authors:   Uzhorod National University, Zayats Olena , Roshko Svitlana ,   Uzhhorod National University, Ivashkovich Victoria ,   Uzhorod National University
Published: April 2022

The article examines the image of Ukraine in the global economic space by assessing and comparing the world's leading ratings in the field of national branding, ratings that affect the image of Ukraine and some industry ratings. The transformation of the country's foreign economic priorities in the direction of purposeful promotion of its interests and the formation of a national brand in the global economic space are all due to intensified international competition, globalization of the world economy in terms of intensification of innovation processes and rapid growth of scientific and technological progress. In a difficult socio-economic and geopolitical situation for Ukraine, the issues of forming a national brand are very relevant, and its research has a considerable scientific interest. In this context, the national brand can become one of the ways to integrate the Ukrainian economy into the global economic space and support it at the appropriate level in the system of world economic relations. The role of the national brand in the positioning of the state in the international arena is analyzed. The interdependence of internal and external image of Ukraine is revealed. It is very important to intensify Ukraine's role in the world stage and strengthen its global competitiveness. Ukraine's place in the leading research on the national brand has been identified such as: the competitiveness index, the global innovation index, the economic freedom index, the ease of doing business index, etc. The strengths and weaknesses of positioning the image of Ukraine in the global economic space are analyzed. Prospects and recommendations for the development of the national brand of Ukraine are highlighted. The purpose of this work is to analyze the image of Ukraine in the global economic space and the peculiarities of the development of its national brand to gain a competitive advantage in the face of increasing international competition. Ukraine has every opportunity to rise in the system rankings. If we analyze their individual elements then we can see that the country receives the lowest values estimations in that direction that is characterized by the governance quality.
ANALYSIS OF CERTAIN DIRECTIONS OF ECONOMIC COOPERATION BETWEEN UKRAINE AND THE EU
Authors:   Uzhhorod National University, Kazakova Lyudmyla , Botar Andriiana ,   Uzhhorod National University
Published: April 2022

The article considers the issues of economic cooperation between Ukraine and the EU, in particular such important ones as cooperation in the agricultural and transport industries. The main directions of cooperation between the states for the past period are covered, the analysis of foreign economic relations of Ukraine with the EU is carried out, the dynamics and volumes of export-import of Ukraine with the EU are analyzed, including in the context of its specific types. Problems of demand for domestic goods and services in the EU markets during the COVID-19 pandemic have been identified. The role and significance of the intensification of Ukraine's foreign economic relations with the EU are substantiated. As a result, emphasis was placed on the need to further intensify Ukraine's economic cooperation with the EU, the introduction of effective mechanisms for optimizing and harmonizing Ukrainian legislation in the framework of integration into the European Economic Area. After a long process of ratification by EU countries, the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU entered into force in full (2017). After that, a long time has passed, during which Ukraine and the EU are conducting economic cooperation in a new format. Analyzing certain types of such cooperation, it is possible to determine the real results that have resulted from the European integration aspirations of the Ukrainian people, embodied in the above-mentioned Association Agreement with the EU and subsequent international agreements. Analysis of the current state of economic cooperation between Ukraine and the EU in terms of individual areas shows the need to intensify further work at the international and national levels to overcome the problems faced by the studied industries today, for the second year of quarantine restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine and Europe. due to the prolonged military aggression of the Russian Federation and Eastern Ukraine and the annexation Crimea. Due to all these factors, the focus should be on creating the most favorable conditions for overcoming the negative effects on the development of Ukraine's international economic cooperation, including with the European Union.
UKRAINE'S FOREIGN TRADE POLICY: CONCEPTUAL AND CATEGORICAL APPARATUS
Authors:   Uzhhorod National University, Kazakova Lyudmila , Мykulyn I. ,   Uzhhorod National University
Published: April 2022

The article considers the key aspects of the concept of foreign trade policy as an economic category, in particular, covers the basic concepts, types, forms of foreign trade policy, areas of foreign trade policy, analyzes the concept of "foreign trade interests". The role and substantiation of the intensification of Ukraine's foreign economic relations with the EU as Ukraine's main trading partner are assessed. Global factors that determine the ways in which states meet their interests in trade are not only responding to demand for certain goods or services, but also taking into account the general market conditions, migration processes, and, of course, developing mechanisms to overcome the huge negative impact on economic activity within the country of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the priorities for achieving the goals is the effective implementation of foreign trade policy by the state, the correct definition of its goals, tools, effective mechanisms that will revive trade relations between the state and external partners, which is a prerequisite for overcoming the economic crisis. forms of ownership in times of global instability in the economic sector. Given the current pace of globalization, liberalization of world trade relations and the rapid development and spread of innovative technologies, the goal of any country is to create an effective foreign economic mechanism capable of securing and defending the country's interests in the system of international economic relations. And trade policy is the tool in the hands of each country, through which it can not only satisfy its foreign economic interests, but also contribute to the development and development of its national economy, solve various socio-economic problems and assert itself in the system of modern international relations. According to the results of the exploration, the author's definition of the concept of foreign trade policy of the state is proposed and the need to improve state regulation of the principles of foreign economic policy of Ukraine and further intensify economic cooperation of Ukraine with international partners in various sectors of the economy.
FINANCIAL CONTROL AS A COMPONENT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF THE ENTERPRISE
Authors:   Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Korbutiak Alina , Shevchuk Yulia ,   Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University
Published: April 2022

Currently, all organizations face financial difficulties in conducting their business, regardless of the type of such activity, size, image of the company and the qualifications of its managers and employees. Today, the domestic economic situation is changing rapidly under the influence of environmental factors and is developing unpredictably. Therefore, financial controlling is designed to penetrate the enterprise management system. Inefficient controlling is the main cause of the company's financial crisis. The article considers the essence and tasks of financial controlling system as a component of enterprise financial management, highlights the historical perspective of controlling as a science and the reasons for implementing financial controlling in domestic enterprises, summarizes the approaches of economists to the concept of "financial controlling", and formed concepts for the system financial controlling at enterprises, the functions, principles and components of financial controlling are characterized, the peculiarities of the tasks of strategic and operational financial controlling are given. The authors substantiate the need to implement a system of financial controlling in domestic enterprises to increase the efficiency of their activities based on the use of modern methodology and approaches to early detection and response to problem situations. The problems that arise in the enterprise during the organization and use of the financial controlling system are described. The effect of the controlling system on the financial security of the enterprise, as well as its advantages are studied. The main means of improving the company's financial controlling system include: reducing time and effort to process information and make management decisions, accuracy and availability of data, application of innovative technologies and methods, strategic planning, creating a separate financial controlling department at the company with skilled workers. The main factors that make it difficult to understand the concept of "financial controlling system" are studied.
THE PLACE AND ROLE OF AMERICAN TNCS IN THE WORLD ECONOMY
Authors:   Uzhhorod National University, Leshanych Myroslav , Fedelesh Maria ,   Uzhhorod National University
Published: April 2022

As a result of the growing "openness" of national borders to strengthen foreign economic relations, the role of corporate structures becomes more important and has an unprecedented impact on the country's industrial potential and the national economy as a whole. At the present stage of development, the main role in shaping the economic systems of countries is played not by national economies, but by transnational companies. It is through multinational corporations that globalization processes are taking place, which in the future may lead to the emergence of supercorporations through the acquisition or merger of the world's most influential companies. Today, American TNCs are the most powerful companies, covering all sectors of the economy, occupying a leading position in the world economy and world politics. It is TNCs that contribute to the transformation of the world into a single whole, where its individual parts become functionally interdependent, new trends and laws of development emerge. As the world's largest economy in terms of development, the United States has a leading position in the global market. At the same time, being one of the entities operating in the world economy, American transnational corporations significantly influence both the international exchange of goods and services, international capital flows, and the international exchange of knowledge and technologies. In particular, the United States has long been a leader in the global flow of foreign investment. The article analyzes the activities of US multinational corporations, and their place and role in the international arena. The author draws attention to the leading corporations, emphasizing the dominance of American multinational companies that operate successfully in various sectors of the economy. The article presents statistical data of leading multinational corporations, as well as their economic indicators. Various ratings and magazines that publish information on the world's largest multinational corporations are considered. Foreign direct investment as an indicator of the role of US transnational business in the world is studied. The factors of activity of American TNCs that have a negative impact on recipient countries are given.
ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT STATE OF TRANSFORMATION CHANGES IN THE INSURANCE MARKET OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Oles Gonchar Dnipro National University, Semencha Ilona , Ouaba Adeline ,   Oles Gonchar Dnipro National University
Published: April 2022

Among the financial markets of any country, the insurance market should occupy one of the leading positions, because it provides protection against adverse financial and economic events and situations that have arisen around the world in recent years due to pandemics, various natural disasters, significant fluctuations world energy prices. Ukraine seeking accession to the European Community should not be an exception. But, unfortunately, the insurance market in Ukraine has not been developed for many years, it is in decline, it exists mainly at the expense of compulsory types of insurance. This state of the market led to changes, the first of which was a change in the regulator. The National Bank of Ukraine, as a new regulator, has begun market transformation changes. Of course, this situation requires careful analysis, which was done in this study. In the course of the research, the article identifies and analyzes the regulator's proposals concerning changes in legislation and those that determine the rules of interaction of insurers with policyholders, reporting, internal and external control over the use of new technologies, strategic requirements and risk management. It was noted that the regulator started innovations very quickly and does not consider the complexity of the general economic situation in the country, the unwillingness of insurers in this period to such drastic changes, because such conditions significantly increase the risk of loss of bankruptcy. In addition, it has been investigated how the proposed changes actually affected the main financial and economic indicators of the insurance market of Ukraine. The dynamics of the number of insurers, the number of concluded contracts, the dynamics of insurance premiums in relation to insurance payments, the dynamics of total assets and paid-up share capital and formed insurance reserves from III – IV quarters 2020 to I – III quarters 2021 were analyzed. It was determined that, in general, the market showed a positive dynamics in the vast majority of indicators. Thus, in the analyzed period recorded a stable situation. According to some indicators, there was an increase. But they also identified the main shortcoming that currently exists in the insurance market of Ukraine and needs to be addressed by the regulator – the adjustment of the timing of changes and cooperation on market transformation with insurers, because it is a joint movement that requires coordinated positions and actions.
FEATURES OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE GLOBAL MARKET OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES
Authors:   Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, Skorokhod Iryna , Kostiuk Daryna ,   Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University
Published: April 2022

The article aims at a general understanding of how the introduction of alternative energy affects the production of energy from virtually inexhaustible resources, which reduces the risk of harm to the environment. Types of alternative energy sources are considered in detail, in particular, such as solar energy, wind energy, hydropower and other sources. The role of renewable energy in the transformation of the world energy market is determined. The preconditions of formation and factors of development of the world market of alternative energy sources are investigated. The article considers the peculiarities of the development of alternative energy in those countries of the world that most actively strive for leading positions in investing in the creation of "green" energy in the global renewable energy market and in which alternative energy sources have received priority development. Emphasis is placed on the dynamics of development of solar and wind energy, which are one of the cheapest energy sources in the world and have significant potential for further development and meet the key requirements of consumers. The leading countries in the production of renewable energy and investment in new energy technologies over the past three years have been identified. In addition, the problems that hinder the development of the global market for renewable energy sources in their use, namely: shortcomings in pricing, high cost, dependence on the duration of construction, high risk and uncertainty in the reliability of technology. In the process of work, a special role of investments in the successful use of renewable energy is also highlighted. The study identified the most optimal alternative types of electricity generation to date, used in countries that have developed energy strategies for the transition to renewable energy sources. Prospects of alternative energy in a number of countries of the world where plans of introduction of renewable energy sources in economic life are planned are considered. The study highlights the strategies of world-renowned corporations and identifies the "green" goals they want to achieve over a period of time. Emphasis is placed on the practical significance of the results of active development of the world market of alternative energy sources.
FINANCING TOOLS OF THE TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Lviv University of Trade and Economics, Yaremko Larisa , Sofiya Yaremko ,   State Institution “M.I. Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine”
Published: April 2022

The importance of developing international and transnational cooperation necessitates a high level of economic development of the region. The smart regional development strategy is introduced by Ukraine in the framework of the Association Agreement with the EU. This strategy aims to focus its efforts on the usage of creative resources, ensures interaction between science, business, state and public. Also, it assures maximum harnessing of the region's internal resources. Ukrainian regions determined the strategic directions of smart specialization, which is reflected in the "Regional Development Strategy 2021–2027". Ensuring adequate funding is one of the main priority conditions for innovation. European experience demonstrates that innovative forms of project financing are beginning to create a significant competition with traditional forms of fundraising. That is why Ukraine should provide an enabling environment and develop new forms of financing its innovative activity. This article is devoted to the problems of search and effective involvement of domestic financial resources in the internal development processes of the region. Risk-related projects are funded through instruments such as investment funds, business angels, venture capital, and crowdfunding. Although these tools are used in Ukraine, they have not been properly disseminated in the process of financing innovations. There are measures that would help attract financial resources to replenish innovation capital. It includes development of the securities market of innovative enterprises; improving tax regimes and regulating the activities of innovative enterprises; creation of innovative credit lines; establishing mechanisms for guaranteeing and insuring innovative projects; development of non-banking mechanisms of indirect investment; development of leasing and property lease; providing mechanisms for mutual lending and cooperation of innovative enterprises. Along with the analysis of the main reasons for ineffective usage of the above-mentioned; tools, it is proposed to consider new methods of financing innovations such as financial clusters.
THE IMPACT OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN SERVICES
Authors:   Uzhhorod National University, Brenzovych Kateryna , Manzyuk Mariya ,   Uzhhorod National University
Published: April 2022

The article examines the features of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on international trade in services. International trade in services is an area that is developing extremely dynamically, in particular, there is a trend of informatization of services and their virtualization. Increasingly, the provision of services is becoming cross-border and taking place in cyberspace due to the development of information and telecommunications. The current state of peculiarities of Ukraine's foreign trade relations in the sphere of services is revealed. A characteristic aspect of international trade is the extraordinary development in the context of globalization and integration processes. The problematic aspects of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on international trade in services are highlighted. It is determined that the study of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on international trade in services is especially relevant. It is determined that international trade in services is an area that is developing extremely dynamically, and under the influence of the coronavirus pandemic, in 2020 there was a sharp decline in international trade, the most significant decline occurred in the second quarter of 2020. Ukraine’s position on the world market as a competitive entity that needs to strengthen and improve its position on international trade in services is highlighted. Important factors that influence the development of international trade in services are described. It has been determined that trade in services can be considered a component of world trade, which is most affected by the coronavirus due to the establishment of transport and tourism restrictions, the closure of many retail outlets and hotels. It is considered how individual entrepreneurs try to continue to work in quarantine without violating it, and rise in the field of online services. It has been determined that in Ukraine, ill-considered steps by the authorities through the coronavirus could trigger a social explosion among workers in the service sector and other industries, which will have much more devastating consequences for Ukraine than a pandemic. The forecasts for the recovery of Ukraine after the COVID-19 pandemic are described.