bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Older Listeners' Perception of Speech With Strengthened and Weakened Dynamic Pitch Cues in Background Noise
Authors: Shen Jing
Published: January 2021

Purpose

Dynamic pitch, which is defined as the variation in fundamental frequency, is an acoustic cue that aids speech perception in noise. This study examined the effects of strengthened and weakened dynamic pitch cues on older listeners' speech perception in noise, as well as how these effects were modulated by individual factors including spectral perception ability.

Method

The experiment measured speech reception thresholds in noise in both younger listeners with normal hearing and older listeners whose hearing status ranged from near-normal hearing to mild-to-moderate sensorineural hearing loss. The pitch contours of the target speech were manipulated to create four levels of dynamic pitch strength: weakened, original, mildly strengthened, and strengthened. Listeners' spectral perception ability was measured using tests of spectral ripple and frequency modulation discrimination.

Results

Both younger and older listeners performed worse with manipulated dynamic pitch cues than with original dynamic pitch. The effects of dynamic pitch on older listeners' speech recognition were associated with their age but not with their perception of spectral information. Those older listeners who were relatively younger were more negatively affected by dynamic pitch manipulations.

Conclusions

The findings suggest the current pitch manipulation strategy is detrimental for older listeners to perceive speech in noise, as compared to original dynamic pitch. While the influence of age on the effects of dynamic pitch is likely due to age-related declines in pitch perception, the spectral measures used in this study were not strong predictors for dynamic pitch effects. Taken together, these results indicate next steps in this line of work should be focused on how to manipulate acoustic cues in speech in order to improve speech perception in noise for older listeners.
The impact of solar wind variability on pulsar timing
Authors: Tiburzi C. , Shaifullah G. M. , Bassa C. G. , Zucca P. , Verbiest J. P. W. , Porayko N. K. , van der Wateren E. , Fallows R. A. , Main R. A. , Janssen G. H. , Anderson J. M. , Bak Nielsen A.-S. , Donner J. Y. , Keane E. F. , Künsemöller J. , Osłowski S. , Grießmeier J.-M. , Serylak M. , Brüggen M. , Ciardi B. , Dettmar R.-J. , Hoeft M. , Kramer M. , Mann G. , Vocks C.
Published: January 2021

Context. High-precision pulsar timing requires accurate corrections for dispersive delays of radio waves, parametrized by the dispersion measure (DM), particularly if these delays are variable in time. In a previous paper, we studied the solar wind (SW) models used in pulsar timing to mitigate the excess of DM that is annually induced by the SW and found these to be insufficient for high-precision pulsar timing. Here we analyze additional pulsar datasets to further investigate which aspects of the SW models currently used in pulsar timing can be readily improved, and at what levels of timing precision SW mitigation is possible.

Aims. Our goals are to verify: (a) whether the data are better described by a spherical model of the SW with a time-variable amplitude, rather than a time-invariant one as suggested in literature, and (b) whether a temporal trend of such a model’s amplitudes can be detected.

Methods. We use the pulsar timing technique on low-frequency pulsar observations to estimate the DM and quantify how this value changes as the Earth moves around the Sun. Specifically, we monitor the DM in weekly to monthly observations of 14 pulsars taken with parts of the LOw-Frequency ARray (LOFAR) across time spans of up to 6 years. We develop an informed algorithm to separate the interstellar variations in the DM from those caused by the SW and demonstrate the functionality of this algorithm with extensive simulations. Assuming a spherically symmetric model for the SW density, we derive the amplitude of this model for each year of observations.

Results. We show that a spherical model with a time-variable amplitude models the observations better than a spherical model with a constant amplitude, but that both approaches leave significant SW-induced delays uncorrected in a number of pulsars in the sample. The amplitude of the spherical model is found to be variable in time, as opposed to what has been previously suggested.
Decoupling analysis of the carbon emissions’ change and the economic growth in Jiangxi’s agricultural sector
Authors: Chen Jianfeng , Jia Junsong , Liu Chunyan , Mao Duanqian
Published: January 2021

Taking Jiangxi’s agricultural sector as an example, we first computed the carbon emissions of Jiangxi’s agricultural sector during 2005-2018 in this paper, and then used the Tapio decoupling model to explore the decoupling status between the carbon emissions’ change and the economic growth. The results showed that: the carbon emissions of Jiangxi’s agriculture, first, increased from 236.98×104 t in 2005 to 274.00×104 t in 2015, and then decreased from 270.74×104 t in 2016 to 247.95×104 t in 2018. The decoupling relationship between the carbon emissions’ change and the economic growth mainly expressed as weak decoupling during 2005-2015 and strong decoupling during 2015-2018. The reason was that Jiangxi’s economy is no longer developing in an extensive way, but is shifting to a low-carbon development pattern. Namely, the carbon emissions from chemical fertilizer and pesticide were the most important part of agricultural carbon emissions. Moreover, this part’s emissions showed a significant downward trend along with the update of agriculture technology and the improvement of production efficiency. Thus, some particular suggestions to reduce the agricultural carbon emissions of Jiangxi were put forward.
Construction of S-doped hierarchical porous carbons by acid-free treatment strategy for supercapacitors
Authors: Yang Lei , Jin BiYu , Li Hong Qiang , Wu Ting Ting , He Xiao Jun
Published: January 2021

The pollution from acid treatment process in the preparation process of hierarchical porous carbons is a substantial challenge for industrial application of supercapacitors (SCs), which necessitates the development of green alternative technologies. In this work, S-doped hierarchical porous carbons (S-HPCs) are prepared from cheap coal tar pitch by a less harmful in situ KHCO3 activation strategy. The sample obtained at 800°C (S-HPC800) possesses 3D framework structure with hierarchical pores, large specific surface area (1485 m2 g-1) and O, S-containing functional groups. Due to these synergistic characteristics, SHPC800 as supercapacitor electrode exhibits high specific capacitance of 246 F g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 with a capacitance retention of 68.3% at 40 A g-1 and excellent cycle stability with 96.7% capacitance retention after 10, 000 charge-discharge cycles. This work provides an environmentally friendly approach to prepare advanced carbon-based electrode materials from industrial by-products for energy storage devices.
Study on the waterlogging operation effects of InfoWorks ICM dispatching strategies
Authors: Yang Hui , Tong Xin , Gou Defei
Published: January 2021

In this paper, we select the H river basin of a city in northern China as the test section of deep tunnel construction project and use InfoWorks ICM to establish a two-dimensional hydraulic model in the basin. The basin is divided into 9 subsystems from T1 to T9 for ease of research, study the waterlogging control effect of the optimal dispatching operation strategies of deep tunnel in the basin.The results show that the waterlogging control effect meets the construction target of deep tunnel project, after the drainage of deep tunnel, the rainfall recurrence period of waterlogging risk of each subsystem is increased from more than once every year to once every ten years.
Globalizations Consequences, before and after COVID-19 Attack according to the Theory of Functional Equivalence
Authors: Avilov Oleg
Published: January 2021

Research background: According to our theory, any need (imbalance) is excess of information, physical and chemical factors that arise in the course of life activities and cannot be eliminated by the body itself without the risk for the health. Satisfying the needs is a search of “channels” for establishing equivalence that is changed number of the mentioned factors for transforming their excess into strictly equivalent functional and structural changes in the organism. Globalization makes it faster. The indicator of that equivalence is established is decreasing of the stress level accompanied by positive emotions in the person.

Purpose of the article: The meaning of economic activity is not the achievement of any economic indicators, but the receipt of positive emotions in producers and consumers. Both production and consumption can be “channels” of establishing equivalence. With the COVID-19 epidemic, the possibilities of establishing equivalence at an optimal pace are significantly reduced.

Methods: The economic and social phenomena observed in society before and after the COVID-19 attack have been analyzed in terms of the basic concepts of functional equivalence theory.

Findings and Value added: Globalization can help to find “channels” for establishing equivalence more quickly through increased opportunities for consumption and production. The limitations of COVID-19 have led to greater imbalances among the populations of many countries without the capacity to reduce them. Constant stress can lead to depression, suicides, antisocial behavior. Ways to prevent these phenomena have been suggested.
Social-economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Lithuania
Authors: Černikovaitė Miglė , Karazijienė Žaneta
Published: January 2021

Research background: COVID-19 pandemic became the global issue in today’s world. Due to the globalized world, the virus had a possibility to spread across the globe and infect people from different nations and continents. However, COVID-19 pandemic is the consequence of globalization that has tremendous social-economic outcomes around the globe. COVID-19 also induced the panic in mass media and governments adopted new policies and precautions in order to minimize the damage and spread of this virus. However, due to the government restrictions, the consumer behavior also had a drastic change and influenced the economy as a whole.

Purpose of the article: To investigate the social-economic effects of COVID-19 pandemic in Lithuania.

Methods: scientific literature analysis, statistical analysis of secondary data and comparative analysis.

Findings & Value added: People are well informed about the COVID-19 pandemics in Lithuania. Thread of COVID-19 was seen as real and Lithuanians were in panic that affected their behaviour on purchasing consumer goods and services. Lithuanian economic sectors were affected differently. However, Lithuania has a mild social-economic effects of COVID-19, were more concerned about global issues related to the virus (spreading globally and in Europe, impact on economy and etc.) and less about personal, local and national issues (closure of Lithuanian borders, closure of schools and universities, crisis in tourism and other sectors).
Specifics of the Tax System to Support Tourism before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from South American Countries
Authors: Honajzrová Banús Shirley Consuelo
Published: January 2021

Research background:Following the global trends concerning “tourism taxation,” South American governments identified and applied policies on taxation to raise revenues or fiscal relaxation measures to support their tourism sectors as strategies to increase its number of tourists, competitiveness, and the attractiveness of its destinations. Due to the COVID-19 threat, several countries have been forced to turn to emergency tax breaks and temporary changes in taxation measures.

Purpose of the article:This research aims to determine which taxes, fees, and charges that affect the tourism sector in South American countries have been reduced/removed as a short-term measure to support tourism during the COVID-19 crisis.

Methods:The paper is structured from deductive reasoning, which moves from a general to a more specific analysis. First, a basic description of the tax system’s specifications that affect South America’s tourism sector is presented based on comparative information in the form of an inventory of tourism-related taxes, based on an analytical study. With data obtained from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and other international organizations which are tracking the policies’ responses to COVID-19, an assessment of the key policy responses from these countries related to “tourism taxation” will be made and compared with other regions.

Findings & Value added:The contribution presented focuses on exploring and describing the role of taxes used as a measure to support the tourism sector. Then, the tax incentives/reduction or removal made as a government response to the coronavirus pandemic threat and its possible impacts were analyzed. It also highlights recent trends and interesting practices in South America.
Global COVID-19 Pandemic and Indebtedness of Municipalities with Extended Power in the Czech Republic
Authors: Lajtkepová Eva
Published: January 2021

Research background:In theory, indebtedness of municipalities is only ever associated with the acquisition of investments. It is advised that indebtedness should be regulated by the state, but there is a risk of limiting investment in local infrastructure.

Purpose of the article:According to Act No. 23/2017 Coll., municipalities must regulate their own indebtedness and comply with the fiscal rule on pain of penalty. The aim of this text is to provide an analysis and examine the prospects of compliance with the fiscal rule in 205 municipalities with extended power. The analysis is carried out between 2017 and 2019, the risks of compliance in the following years mainly relate to the emerging economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods:Given the subject of the analysis, secondary data was used for the research. Data was taken from the Monitor database operated by the Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic. The obtained data had been processed using standard statistical methods.

Findings & Value added:To date, the indebtedness of municipalities with extended power is not excessive: the mean and median values are still well below the legal limit. Still, there are some municipalities where the legal limit has been exceeded, or whose indebtedness is nearing the limit. In the event of reduced tax revenue, which is to be expected in the coming years, these municipalities will struggle to comply with the fiscal rule. The consequences will include halting or limiting local investment, and/or reducing the quality of local public goods.
Globalization of Education: Online Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language in a Pandemic Condition
Authors: Savilova Svetlana L. , Kropotkina Anna A. , Kokhanovskaya Yevgenia V.
Published: January 2021

Research background:In connection with the pandemic situation in the world, higher education had to find a solution to fulfill its obligations and end the academic year. The transition to a digital educational format has allowed universities to fulfill their obligations to provide educational services in full. The article dwells on the main concepts, models and characteristic features of modern distance learning. The relevance of distance learning technologies is substantiated, with the emphasis on the specific organization of the educational process, due to those technologies.

Purpose of the article:The aim of the authors was to investigate into the expansion of online learning functions as a tool of the educational process, as well as into the ways to preserve and increase student motivation to study in the situation of distance education.

Methods:Methods are proposed for creating a virtual learning environment based on: resorting to the material from various Internet sources; giving online lectures and consultations; working out tests; using an integration model, a convertible interactive database and a complex approach with the application of multiple resources for passing on and consolidating knowledge, as well as for rating students’ academic performance.

Findings & Value added:Distance learning is a modern reality, which, as an important part and complement to the traditional form of the learning process of a modern student, expands the possibilities of classical university education.
Global Impact of COVID 19 on the Concept of “Going Concern”
Authors: Savova Kameliya
Published: January 2021

Research background: The article presents a problem in the field of financial reporting. “Going concern” is the basic concept and principle in the preparation of the financial statements of enterprises.

Purpose of the article: The purpose of this article is to present the global impact of COVID 19 on the concept of “going concern”, which is used as a basis for the development of the financial statements of the companies. The essence of the “going concern” concept is clarified. The key factors provoking a crisis in the capital cycle of the enterprises and possible scenarios of manifestation of a “going concern” in conditions of uncertainty are presented.

Methods: The research methodology is based on a systematic approach with appropriate methodological tools for analysis, generalization, and graphic visualization of the achieved results. Empiric research of the information on revenues, profitability, and net cash availability of non-financial enterprises - issuers on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange was conducted, based on published interim financial statements for the first quarter of 2020.

Findings & Value added: The content of the research is useful for potential investors who are interested in non-financial companies - issuers on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange. It provides important knowledge into understanding the economic nature of the ‘going concern’ concept applied in the globalizing economy as a basis for preparing financial statements.
Economic cycle and economic consequences of the global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in the Czech Republic
Authors: Volejníková Jolana , Kuba Ondřej
Published: January 2021

Research background: The global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is for human society unprecedented. Coronavirus is dramatically changing people’s lives, and despite of uncertainty about the future, it is certain that its global consequences will have many dimensions. The it is undeniable that there have been significant economic impacts are unquestionable today impacts. The Czech economy, like the rest of the world, is facing an unexpected exogenous shock. This being manifests itself with varying intensity both at the level of sub-markets and on the side of aggregate supply and demand. It is literally a textbook example, explaining the outbreak of the downturn phase of the business cycle. Nevertheless, the sudden slowdown of economic activity as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, quarantine and the state of emergency, has many specificities across countries.

Purpose of the article: The primary goal of this article is to analyze the economic consequences of the pandemic crisis in the reality of the Czech Republic. On this basis, it identifies the specifics of a pandemic crisis, in the context of a broader framework of economic theories of business cycles.

Methods: The analytical part of the article is processed based on publicly available statistical data and economic forecasts. The derivation and argumentation of the conclusions is based on an empiric-inductive approach, methods of synthesis and comparison.

Findings & Value added: The article maps the business direct and mediated economic contexts of the economic cycle caused by the coronavirus pandemic in the reality of the Czech Republic. It identifies the differences and specifics of the downward phase of the pandemic business cycle and derives their possible long-term impacts. At the theoretical level, the ambition of the article is to bring new knowledge to the contemporary economic theory of business cycles.
Analysis of trading volume and its use in prediction future price movements in the process of maximizing trading earnings
Authors: Chutka Jan , Rebetak Filip
Published: January 2021

Research background:When we start looking for tools that could give a trader a certain trading advantage, we will certainly come across the problem of analysing the trading volume. This is an advanced type of analysis where the primary price chart of the underlying asset is not analysed, but traders focus on the volume of trades that have been executed at certain price levels. Although it may seem like an innovative method, this type of analysis has been used for several decades. In our article, we elaborated the theoretical basis of the analysis of trading volume as a tool for predicting the movement of prices of financial instruments.

Purpose of the article:The aim of our article is to explore the possibilities, methods and procedures of analysis of trading volumes and the possibilities of their use in maximizing earnings from trading of financial instruments.

Methods:We used formal methods such as analysis and synthesis of theoretical findings and others.

Findings & Value added:Based on the study of the analysis and synthesis of theoretical data, we identified and described the possibilities of using the analysis of trading volume in the process of predicting the price movements of financial instruments. We consider the aim of the article to be fulfilled and we believe that it will be a valuable contribution in the field of research on this issue.
Relationship between Earnings Management and Earnings quality in the Globalized Business Environment
Authors: Cug Juraj , Cugova Aneta
Published: January 2021

Research background:Earnings management is a versatile phenomenon in firms’ financial reporting and It´s purpose is to demonstrate reasonable earnings quality. Thus, earnings management has much in common with earnings quality.

Purpose of the article:This paper reviews earnings management and earnings quality in an information economics framework. We focus on earnings quality determinants, impact of earnings quality and the outcomes of earnings quality for companies.

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

Findings & Value added:In general, earnings of high quality are those that have a high level of persistence, are more predictable, more timely, less volatile and have lower level of earnings management. Earnings management has a negative impact on the quality of earnings if it distorts the information in a way that is less useful for forecasting future cash flows.
The impact of globalization on selected aspects of marketing communication in the circular economy
Authors: Jánoš Dominik
Published: January 2021

Research background: From the world point of view, we are continually struggling with the opinion that economic growth must be connected with the deterioration of the environment and the quality of people´s lives. If we talk about environmental policy based on globalization changes, the discussion is more about mitigating the negative impacts of industrial production. Most products are not made in the way they can be reused in production, so the company is not ready to deal with the waste that is accumulated in various legal and illegal landfills. The priority of the circular economy is globally considered as save and efficiency in the use of limited natural resources, constantly streamlining the production of individual products associated with high efficiency and low consumption of low-emission resources. These are the main reasons why it is essential to focus on this area and bring innovative options on how to inform the public about this issue.

The aim of the article: Our paper aims to point out, from the perspective of globalization, how important is the application of individual tools of marketing communication in the circular economy, through which the general public gets acquainted with the application of innovative environmental concepts.

Methods: Main research from the dissertation thesis, the results of which we also used in this paper, consisted of more parts – analyses of findings, quantitative research, statistics methods.

Findings and value-added: From a summary of gained findings is possible to prepare a general knowledge model for the mentioned areas.
An Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach to Marketing Tools Selection for Science and Technology Parks
Authors: Nguyen Hai Lam Long , Nguyen Phuong V. , Bao Le Toan , Tien Tran Khoa
Published: January 2021

Research background: Several studies have highlighted the importance of the Science and Technology Parks (STPs) to economic development. The reputation and image of the STPs substantially contribute to the expansion of the parks, which in turn enhances the region’s innovation capacity and economic development. However, there are few, if any, studies conducted to clarify the applicable marketing techniques for the brand promotion of the STPs.

Purpose of the article: This study aims to determine and select the most appropriate marketing tools to promote the brand image and the reputation of the STPs in Vietnam, especially in the case study of Quang Trung Software City.

Methods: The qualitative and quantitative research methods are used to analyze data collected from 20 participants who are managers and experts working in several disciplines. Moreover, the analytic hierarchy process is implemented to find out the priority of six proposed marketing tools.

Findings & Value added: The findings reveal that online and offline marketing channels should be combined to promote the brand image of the STPs effectively. This study pioneers in researching the selection of the techniques for the marketing strategies of the STPs in Vietnam; thus, it contributes to the theoretical implications and managerial practice.
Modern Marketing Tools in the Condition of Globalization
Authors: Ponisciakova Olga , Kicova Eva
Published: January 2021

Research background: CRM is one of the most popular tools of modern marketing in today’s globalized world. It is a purposefully set up management with customers, which synchronizes several internal company processes. Its justification is indisputable, as it is generally the case that companies that do not engage in customer relationship management are soon overshadowed by competition and fall into extinction. With the help of CRM, the company can manage not only the sale of products to customers but also following service. Sales staff, call center staff, service department staff and many others can thus use the CRM system. The subject of research in the paper is the use of CRM in Internet commerce.

Purpose of the article: The development of a functional CRM system in a specific company and the introduction of selected CRM tools in the company’s online store can be considered a priority goal.

Methods: During the elaboration of the paper, the methods of the compilation of analysis, synthesis and description were used on the basis of the search of the relevant literature.

Findings & Value added: The paper contains findings on two levels. From the theoretical point of view, it provides an overview of the essence, development, individual elements, customer relationship strategy, as well as the technical architecture and possibilities of CRM implementation. From the practical point of view, it is about the design of a functional CRM system in a specific company and the introduction of selected CRM tools in the company’s online store In contrast, the CRM application in specific business conditions represents added value.
Environmental risks insurance in Slovakian market
Authors: Csikósová Adriana , Janošková Mária , Čulková Katarína
Published: January 2021

Research background:Environmental policy becomes actual worldwide problem and globalization process is closely related with rising of environmental risks. To manage such process needs to accept preventive measurements, but also to apply financial mechanisms for remediation of possible environmental damages.

Purpose of the article:Presented contribution is orientated to the evaluation of possible insurance of environmental risks.

Methods:The main approach to research is analysis of environmental taxes in tax system of Slovakia, when data had been obtained from tax system SR.

Findings & Value added:Analysis showed there are the so called normative means (orders, bans, directives, norms, regulations etc.), financial-economic means (environmental taxes and fees) and voluntary means (EMS, EMAS, and Environmental Labeling etc.). One of useable financial means is to prevent the appearance of environmental risks. Countries have different forms of environmental insurance. The developed economies have a wide spectrum of insurance products and different approaches of insurance of environmental risks contributing to the minimization of the consequences of environmental damages. Information from the contribution can be used as financial guarantee for potential polluters and in the field of environmental risks management, as well as providing of financial securities of the companies. The limitation of the research is difficulty to obtain data, especially in area of environmental risks insurance there is only small amount of historical data to evaluate the situation.
Globalization Effects on Contagion Risks in Financial Markets
Authors: Paskaleva Mariya , Stoykova Ani
Published: January 2021

Research background: Financial globalization has opened international capital markets to investors and companies worldwide. However, the global financial crisis has created big volatility in the stock prices that induces a restriction in the reflection of full information. We explore ten EU Member States (France, Germany, The United Kingdom, Belgium, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Portugal, Ireland, Spain), and the USA. The explored period is 03.03.2003 - 30.06.2016, as it includes the effects of the global financial crisis of 2008.

Purpose of the article: To determine if there is a contagion effect between the Bulgarian stock market and the other examined stock markets during the crisis period and whether these markets are efficient.

Methods: Argument Dickey-Fuller Test, DCC-GARCH Model, Autoregressive (AR) Models, TGARCH Model, Descriptive Statistics.

Findings & Value added: Our results show that a contagion across the Bulgarian capital market and eight capital markets exist during the global financial crisis of 2008. We register the strongest contagion effects from US and German capital markets to the Bulgarian capital market. The Bulgarian capital market is relatively integrated with the stock markets of Germany and the United States. That is the explanation of why the Bulgarian capital market is exposed to financial contagion effects from the US capital market and the capital markets of EU member states during the crisis period. We register statistically significant AR (1) for the UK, Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Bulgaria, and we can define these global capital markets as inefficient.
Using of Intellectual Property Rights in a Creative Industry in a Global Dimension
Authors: Raková Monika
Published: January 2021

Research background: The paper is based on a summary and evaluation of previously conducted domestic and international research on the issue of rights and protection of intellectual property. The own research is part of solution of the scientific project VEGA focused on the field of creative industry and is on processing.

Purpose of the article: The creative industries are an integral part of any developed economy. In an effort to protect the results of their activities, it is possible to use several options for the protection of intellectual property through intellectual property rights. The article defines the possibilities of protecting the results of creative intellectual activity of its authors at the global level, as well as defining the rights associated with this protection.

Methods: In the paper, there are used general methods such as analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction, which allow us a thorough knowledge of the researched issues and allow us to process information from the research.

Findings & Value added: The main value added of the article is to map of the situation with intellectual property rights in a global aspect, and thus what rights are used by countries, to what extent they are used in selected countries in comparison with the Slovak Republic. At the same time, the paper also includes an evaluation of what barriers companies of the creative industry consider to be the most important in solving the protection of intellectual property and suggestions on how to eliminate them.
Analysis of Global Trends in the Development of Retail Payment Services in the Global Economy
Authors: Yakimova Elizaveta , Ershova Irina
Published: January 2021

Research background:The relevance of the study is confirmed by the fact that large banks of developed countries in the globalized economy receive commission income from settlement transactions at a level comparable to interest income from credit and deposit operations. This significantly increases the profitability of the banking business, reduces risks, makes banks more stable. Thus, payment services to the population in the context of globalization and competition between banks is one of the important business areas.

Purpose of the article:Analysis and assessment of development trends of retail payment services in different countries in the context of globalization. To achieve this goal, the following tasks were solved: segments of national payment systems were studied; revealed the main world innovations in the development of retail payment services; The analysis of the main retail payment services in various countries, which characterize the degree of development of the banking business in the context of globalization.

Methods:The methodological basis of the study was a systematic approach. In the process, such methods as analysis and synthesis, grouping and analogy methods, a comparative historical approach, economic and mathematical modeling were used.

Findings & Value added:As a result of this study, various types of major world innovations in the development of retail payment services were reasonably identified, and based on an analysis of global trends in the development of retail payment services, promising directions for their development were proposed.
Network Routing Issues in Global Geographic Information System
Authors: Alameri Ibrahim Ahmed , Komarkova Jitka
Published: January 2021

Research background: A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer-based information system that gathers, manages, and disseminates different geographic (related to earth) information to provide intelligent analytics necessary for prompt decisions and actions. A GIS can aggregate data from several different streams and turn it into a smart dashboard for different users to enhance productivity. The use of intelligent technologies, remote sensing, and ad-hoc wireless networks has significantly improved GIS. In GIS, utilization of sensed data from different sources depends upon the use of efficient sensing equipment, smart mobile nodes, and network gateways and relays that can efficiently route traffic towards the sink or base station. GIS achieve attention in emergency response scenarios for their capability to collect, analyze, and process spatial-referred.

Purpose of the article: Article is focused on studying and identifying suitable routing issues of wireless mobile nodes, which are the main transponders for smooth and errorless data transmission.

Methods: We performed a simulation-based comparative study of three different routing protocols used in ad-hoc wireless networks, namely is to identify suitable routing protocols that can aid the GIS to improve its overall performance. We calculated and compared our results with different routing protocols. We were able, with the Random mobility model, to estimate the performance of various network parameters.

Findings & Value added: We proposed a study in this work that includes geo-information services overall of routing protocols to support a team in stressful situations. The study shows that the AODV routing protocol performed better than the other two routing protocols (OLSR & TORA) under the given topology.
The Impact of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivators on IT professionals. Case of Latvia
Authors: Gribanova Svetlana
Published: January 2021

Research background: In contemporary environment and conditions of globalization, IT professionals become significant part of labour force for every organization, which needs to be competitive in the market. This paper, on one hand, demonstrates how employees can be involved in production process, and, on the other hand, it helps to observe the interconnection between theory and practical application of management.

Purpose of the article: The purpose of the research was in defining and determining the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic motivators for IT professionals in Latvia.

Methods: The data for the research was collected with the help of online survey held in December 2019 using online survey panels. The targeting criteria for the respondents was the employment on position of IT employee, company located in Latvia and employed full time. Sample size was 1500 respondents. The research used factor analysis, which allowed defining intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and evaluating their significance and method of multidimensional linear regression to determine the influence of personal characteristics of employees on types of motivation.
Findings & Value added: Factor analysis of motivations shows that there are five types of motivators, which make IT professionals work more productively, stay late at work if needed and do the best they can to solve the task set by their management. These are material stimulators, respect, responsibility, fear and self-realization. The results of the research can be well interpreted with the help of McGregor Theory, who demonstrated that there is a need of combination of extrinsic and intrinsic motivators. The findings can be used in building appropriate motivation strategy for IT professionals.
Financial engineering of business processes and investment of industrial companies in the innovation system of megacity
Authors: Gryzunova Natalia , Keri Igor , Romanchenko Olga
Published: January 2021

Research background: The UN usually defines cities with more than 1 million inhabitants as megacities. As of 2019, over 55% of the world’s population lives in metropolitan areas. Nowadays, rapid population growth and urban growth have created many socio-economic problems, but also created enormous potential for opportunities. On the one hand, risks, depletion of urban resources, industrial isomorphism, environmental pollution and environmental damage, and, of course, we must not forget about the global virus that is adjusting urbanization processes. On the one hand, risks, depletion of urban resources, industrial isomorphism, environmental pollution and environmental damage. And, of course, we must not forget about the global virus that is making adjustments to the processes of urbanization. On the other hand, megalopolises reduce the costs of doing business, stimulate the process of the birth of new types of business, create new forms of organizations, and create jobs. Megacities are a generator of innovation.

Purpose of the article: to develop proposals for the creation of a scientific center of a representative megacity for financial support of innovations and for monitoring information flows and risks.

Methods: used in the research: financial engineering, mathematical modeling, robo-advising, crowdfunding, big data technologies.

Finding & Value added: Based on the results of the research, a digital platform model and methodology for creating innovative financial products will be created. The model will allow administrative staff to monitor and shape the financial policy of the metropolis. Innovative financial products will be used on the investment platform and will help solve the problem of credit deficits for companies in the early stages of their life cycle.
Innovate forms of project financing under the conditions of globalization
Authors: Kovalova Erika , Poradova Monika
Published: January 2021

Research background:Innovative approaches to financing innovative projects are a very important part of innovation and project management in the current global environment, given the rapid pace of the market. The article submitted consists of four parts. The first part deals with the issue of project financing as well as innovative approaches to project financing. The second part describes them as current forms of financing in the form of individual forms of financing for innovative projects, but also as a combined form of financing for innovative projects with classic forms of internal and external financial resources. The third part of the article consists of an analysis of market developments, the volume of countries using innovative forms of crowdfunding project financing. Part three also includes a discussion. The fourth part deals with conclusions on the subject.

Purpose of the article:To describe innovative forms of project funding in a global innovation environment through entrepreneurial angels and crowdfunding. One of the objectives of the present article is to analyses the global development of the market, the volume of countries using innovative forms of project financing through crowdfunding.

Methods:In the processing of the present paper, a descriptive method, analysis, mathematical and statistical methods, graphic methods, comparison and synthesis were used.

Findings & Value added:Will provide an overview of the global market for crowdfunding. It includes financing models such as P2P consumer credit and P2P business loans, real estate crowdfunding, invoice trading, balance sheet loans, etc.
Strategic possibilities of IT-outsourcing in the organizations activities in the context of globalization
Authors: Androsova Irina , Simonenko Elena
Published: January 2021

Research background:Today, modern enterprises are faced with a number of problems, using of outsourcing will contribute to the effective solution, the main advantage of which is the concentration of all efforts on the implementation of core activities without compromising support functions and processes. A special role during the digitization of the economy becomes the development and maintenance of information organization’s management infrastructure based on an IT outsourcing. In modern conditions of environmental changes occur quickly enough, so the use of IT outsourcing creates technological conditions for more active network of cooperation with business partners that could be the basis for the development of organizational competitiveness.

Purpose of the article:The purpose of the article is to identify the main areas of opportunities and possibilities of IT outsourcing in business in the digital economy.

Methods:To write this article we used general scientific research methods, and methods of economic analysis.

Findings & Value added:During the study, reviewed the concept of IT outsourcing and the possibility of its integration into the organization’s management system. Features of this integration are in the competencies formation which are absent in the sponsoring agency. The article studied IT outsourcing in the global market. The results of the analysis revealed the market leaders, and the most popular outsourcing strategies in a changing IT environment. The identified strategic possibilities of IT outsourcing in the activities of organizations provides for its development in further scientific research.
Data Management Conceptual Algorithm of Transnational Digital Scientific Infrastructure as an Answer to the Globalization Challenges
Authors: Antonova Diana , Kunev Svilen , Venelinova Nataliya , Kostadinova Irina
Published: January 2021

Research background: The research background of the article has been formed by the analyses and expert assessments, made during the development of 10 different, strategic plans for the development of transnational digital distributed scientific infrastructure. This type of scientific network represents the answer of the regional research institutions, scientists, and businesses to the globalization challenges and emerging technologies.

Purpose of the article: The purpose of the paper is to contribute to the enrichment of the limited amount of literature on project management of digital transnational science networks through presenting a conceptual algorithm of a starting-up scientific infrastructure project.

Methods: The approach is based on defining the core inter-related features of a data management, developed for the needs of a newly- establishing virtual transnational scientific infrastructure. It is aiming to justify the defined principles for FAIR data, Data set description, Standards, and metadata, Data sharing, access and preservation, Restricted and Open research data, Data quality, laid down by the data management conceptual algorithm.

Findings & Value added: The algorithm has been presented as an integral part of a won project aiming to establish a virtual trans-national science infrastructure between partners from 5 EU countries. The findings are dealing with the definition of new organizational models based on a common mega-data system. The proper adaptation of the data management algorithm by each partner will improve the information management within its specific infrastructures as well as the visibility of their research outputs.
What is so special about the sharing economy: The customer experience view
Authors: Havir David
Published: January 2021

Research background: From time to time utilization of modern technology innovatively disrupts the industry, as is true for sharing economy companies such as Airbnb and Uber. These companies achieved global success with their platform-enabled businesses connecting the demand of individuals with underutilized resources of others. Besides the competitive prices enabled by controversial practices, they are widely criticized for, these companies attracted masses of customers, not only the price-sensitive ones. Relating to that, the recent marketing phenomenon of customer experience is aiming to help companies systematically understand the perception and resulting actions of customers, and to better manage their marketing mix to gain competitive advantage and increase overall performance.

Purpose of the article: The purpose of this article is to explore the nature of customer experience in the area of sharing economy to better understand the importance of experiential factors the marketing metrics of sharing economy companies are driven by.

Methods: The research is based on the pilot data collection through online and offline surveys and the subsequent partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis of the data from 86 respondents.

Findings & Value added: This paper provides insight into the area of sharing economy through the identification of the factors of needs fulfillment level (particularly social) and effective resource management during the customer experience as the ones with the positive effect (medium and weak-medium) on the memorized customer experience quality, while the human perception engagement is surprisingly found as the weak contributor. The memorized customer experience quality was found to have a medium positive effect on customer satisfaction which further has the medium-strong positive effect on the positive word-of-mouth and customer loyalty of customers of the sharing economy companies.