bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Choline Metabolite TMAO Inhibits NETosis and Promotes Placental Development in GDM of Humans and Mice
Authors: Lin Xiaojing , Zhang Yunqi , He Xiaoling , Chen Yan , Chen Nan , Liu Juncheng , Wang Miaoran , Li Yue , Yang Hong , Fan Lei , Hou Yi , Li Jibin , Wu Chaodong , Qi Hongbo , Zhang Hua , Xiao Xiaoqiu
Published: July 2021

Choline metabolite Trimethylamine N-oxide
(TMAO) has been recognized as a risk factor of gestational diabetes mellitus
(GDM), but its exact role in GDM has not been reported. In this study, we focused on the placenta development
to reveal the role of TMAO in GDM. We found the TMAO levels in
peripheral and cord plasma were increased in women with GDM, and TMAO levels were positively
correlated with newborn weight and placental thickness. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in the peripheral and
cord plasma and the myeloperoxidase
expression in the placenta of women with GDM also increased. NETs could
inhibit the proliferation, migration, invasion and angiogenesis of HTR-8/Svneo
cells. However, TMAO could not only inhibit the
formation of NETs, but also enhance the biological function of HTR-8/Svneo
cells. By inducing GDM models in NETs deficient PAD4-/- and
wild-type mice, the placental weight of PAD4-/- mice increased significantly.
TMAO feeding
also inhibited the formation of NETs and further increased the weight of
the placenta and fetuses, and this increase did not affect the placental
structure. Our data indicated that higher TMAO levels and the formation of
abnormal NETs were associated with GDM. TMAO could not only promote the
development of the placenta and fetuses, but also inhibit the formation of
NETs.
Informal Digital Learning of English Vocabulary: Saudi EFL Learners’ Attitudes and Practices
Authors: Mohammed Saeed Mohammed Ghazwan , Kaid Mohammed Ali Jamal
Published: July 2021

Because of the widespread use of digital technology, many EFL students access various types of technologies that help them acquire English vocabulary beyond formal classroom learning. This paper aims to explore Saudi EFL learners’ attitudes towards informal digital learning of English vocabulary (IDLEV) outside the academic requirements as well as their practices of IDLEV beyond the classroom. To answer the research questions of the study, the researchers recruited 80 Saudi EFL students from the University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia, to respond to a self-reported questionnaire. The study found that Saudi EFL students have positive attitudes towards informal digital learning of English in improving their vocabulary. Results also reveal that the participants tend to use different technologies to learn English vocabulary in informal settings. The study found that receptive activities are more commonly used than the productive activities. The study found a significant correlation between learners’ attitudes and practices. The implications of the study and recommendations were presented accordingly.
Effect of COVID-19 on Education in Saudi Arabia and E-Learning Strategies
Authors: Bahanshal Dalal , Alam Khan Intakhab
Published: July 2021

The overall purpose of this paper is to explore the adverse effect of COVID-19 on the learning environment in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Considering that the impact of the coronavirus on education was abrupt, there was no contingency plan to mitigate the effect other than to shift to remote learning. The research addresses the question whether online/distance learning classes were effective. To deal with the research questions, the authors elicited teachers’ and students’ perceptions of regarding the challenges they faced amidst COVID-19 in learning via virtual mode- the only alternative e-learning strategy available at the time of social distancing. Hence it is important to mention that King Abdulaziz University (KAU) has been using e-learning/blended learning for more than a decade under the umbrella of the deanship of distance learning of KAU, however, in a different scenario. Data was collected from teachers and students through two questionnaires (adapted). The results reported that the majority of the participants had positive attitudes towards E-learning. It was also found that students were prepared to shift to online mode to avoid any academic loss.
Implementation of preventive mechanisms to prevent corruption in state authorities of Ukraine
Authors: Pinchuk Vitaliy , Shevchenko Oleg
Published: July 2021

The aim of the article is to identify new trends, patterns of corruption in the system of government and develop approaches to improving mechanisms to prevent and combat corruption in Ukraine. In the context of reforming modern Ukrainian society, the study of the development of mechanisms to prevent corruption is very relevant. In addition, given the deepening socio-political and financial-economic crisis in Ukraine, corruption is a serious threat to national security. According to international experience, a mechanism should be clearly established for the selection of specialists to work in the public administration sector. An effective set of tools to combat corruption in the state are, first of all, prohibitions and restrictions. The focus on overcoming the factors of corruption that are inherent in the sphere of state structures is the improvement of mechanisms. One of the effective mechanisms for preventing corruption is preventive measures in public bodies with a number of restrictions and prohibitions.
PENGARUH ELECTRONIC WORD OF MOUTH TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN WISATAWAN MELAKUKAN AKTIVITAS DIVING PADA BLUE SEASON BALI
Authors: Saraswati Ni Putu Eka Citra , Kusuma Negara I Made , Wikanatha Sagita Putu Agus
Published: July 2021

In the era of Marketing 4.0, the rapid digitization has created a new face of competition reflected by shifting business practices, as well as consumer behavior from pre-purchase to post-purchase. Aside from companies that are constantly adaptive to technological advancements, consumers are becoming increasingly social and communal, so marketers need to understand new customer paths, and synergize online and offline interactions. This research aims to analyze the influence of electronic word of mouth towards tourist’s decision to do diving activities in Blue Season Bali. The technique of determining the sample used purposive sampling through distribution of questionnaires to 100 tourists who have experienced diving and accessed Blue Season Bali information on social media and website. This research applies data collection techniques which include: observation, interviews, questionnaires, literature study, and documentation. Multiple linear regression was used as an analytical technique to measure the influence of variable X on variable Y with SPSS software version 18. The research findings show that the intensity variable (X1) partially has no positive and significant effect on decision to do diving activities (Y) with sig. value 0,812>alpha 0,05. Valence of opinion variable (X2) partially has a positive and significant effect with sig. value 0,010<alpha 0,05. Content variable (X3) partially has a positive and significant effect with sig. value 0,000<alpha 0,05. Intensity, valence of opinion, and content simultaneously have a positive and significant effect with sig. value 0,000<alpha 0,05. The multiple linear regression test implies the results of regression equation, Y=13,580+(-0,046)X1+0,617X2+0,351X3+e, with coefficient of determination of 33%.
FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN MASKAPAI OLEH WISATAWAN DOMESTIK MILENIAL KE BALI
Authors: Darayanti L.P.R. Prema , Sasrawan Mananda I Gusti Putu Bagus , Dewi L.G.L.K
Published: July 2021

Bali is one of the tourist destinations that is favorite by domestic tourists for a vacation. In recent years, domestic tourist visits to Bali have been dominated by the millennial generation. To be able to visit Bali, tourists can pass through land and air routes. Apart from the presence of highways along the island of Java that facilitates access to Bali, the use of airways is still in demand by domestic tourists to date because it is more efficient in travel time. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the decision of airline selection by millennial domestic tourists to Bali. The sample of this research is millennial domestic tourists to Bali using the air route. The technique of determining the sample using purposive sampling on 100 respondents. Data analysis techniques were performed, namely: validity, reliability, and factor analysis. The results of this study are: 1) Six factors influence the decision to choose an airline to Bali. 2) The dominant factor in millennial domestic tourists choosing airlines to Bali is psychological factors. This factor consists of five forming indicators, namely: (1) Value, (2) Security, (3) Image of airline brand, (4) Perception, (5) Timeliness, (6) Family trust, (7) Family loyalty to airline brands, (8) Knowledge of airlines, (9) Experience with airlines.
PENGARUH DIGITAL MARKETING DAN BRAND AWARENESS TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PADA STARTUP BIKE RENTAL BANANAZ BALI
Authors: Sastra Millenium Alicia , Suardana I Wayan , Kusuma Negara I Made
Published: July 2021

The increase in international tourist every year on the island of Bali is used by tourism entrepreneurs to help the government increase regional and the state revenues. The need for transportation for travel activities provides an opportunity for Bananaz Bali to launch the first rental application in Bali. Based on Start-up, Bananaz Bali applies digital marketing and is also assisted by implementing brand awareness activities. This study requires 75 respondents with the criteria of over the age of 18 years old, and have already used Bananaz Bali services. All the data collected through questionnaires and then processed using data analysis techniques SEM Partial Least Square. The results of this study are: 1) There is a positive and significant relationship between digital marketing variable and brand awareness. 2) There is a negative and insignificant relationship between digital marketing variable on purchasing decisions. 3) Against a positive and significant relationship between brand awareness and purchasing decisions.
Perlindungan Hukum Tanpa Penegakan Hukum Dalam Sengketa Transaksi Elektronik
Authors: Aswari Aan
Published: July 2021

Ketimpangan kualitas antara perlindungan hukum dan penegakan hukum menjadi fokusbahasan artikel ini dalam mengungkap jejak-jejak digital disetiap langkah proses transaksi jual beli di market place, demi menciptakan keamanan berbelanja pada setiap situs jual beli yang menggunakan metode bertransaksi yang hampir seragam. Artikel ini merupakan penelitian hukum dengan pendekatan konseptual yang menggambarkan batasan teori hukum yang berlaku dalam transaksi secara elektronik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bentuk prosedur bertransaksi yang inovasinya mulai melambat, disaat kebutuhan peningkatan keamanan dalam bertransaksi online masih sangat dibutuhkan. Proses bertransaksi aman telah menghadirkan lebih banyak informasi yang dapat dijadikan electronic evidence dalam penyelesaian sengketa, sehingga grafik perlindungan hukum terus mengalami peningkatan dan dipandang cukup memberikan rasa aman bagi setiap pihak yang terkait dalam sebuah transaksi jual beli di marketplace. Perwujudan perlindungan hukum dalam bentuk penegakan hukum ternyata tidak mampu mengimbangi grafik capaian perlindungan hukum yang ditandai dengan minimnya pemanfaatan bukti dari jejak-jejak digital. Oleh karenanya terdapat ketidakberfungsian peran alat bukti dalam menyelesaikan sengketa, ditengah lambatnya pertumbuhan kuantitas dan kualitas bentuk masyarakat informasi beserta penegakan hukum yang handal diera pemanfaatan sistem elektronik dalam melakukan perbuatan hukum. Dampaknya, konsep perlindungan hukum dapat mencapai tujuan yang diharapkan, namun penegakan hukum belum mampu mengimbangi.
Diversi sebagai Bentuk Perlindungan Anak dalam Sistem Peradilan di Indonesia
Authors: Suwandewi Ni Ketut Ayu , Adiyaryani Ni Nengah
Published: July 2021

Anak merupakan entitas yang wajib untuk dilindungi  dan dijunjung tinggi hak-haknya oleh setiap negara di dunia. Komitmen Indonesia dalam memberikan perlindungan anak tercermin dalam Pasal 28 B ayat (2) Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945. Pemberian perlindungan oleh negara tidak hanya dalam melindungi anak sebagai korban maupun saksi, namun juga dalam memastikan bahwa anak yang berkonflik dengan hukum menerima perlindungan hukum yang memadai. Undang -Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2011 tentang Sistem Peradilan Pidana Anak (UU SPPA) merupakan pedoman dasar dalam pemberian perlindungan terhadap anak yang berkonflik dengan hukum, kendatipun masih memberikan batasan mengenai kualifikasi anak sebagai pelaku tindak pidana yang berhak untuk menjalani proses diversi. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pengaturan perlindungan terhadap anak yang berkonflik dengan hukum dan diversi sebagai bentuk perlindungan anak dalam sistem peradilan di Indonesia. Artikel ini merupakan penelitian hukum normatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan perundang-undangan dan pendekatan konseptual. Hasil studi menunjukan bahwa pengaturan mengenai perlindungan terhadap anak yang berkonflik dengan hukum tertuang di berbagai peraturan perundang-undangan, khususnya undang-undang yang mengatur tentang kesejahteraan anak, perlindungan anak, hak asasi manusia, dan sistem peradilan pidana anak.  Diversi merupakan bentuk perlindungan hukum bagi anak yang berkonflik dengan hukum. Dengan demikian, penanganan kasus anak yang berkonflik dengan hukum pada tingkat kepolisian, kejaksaan dan pemeriksaan di pengadilan wajib mengupayakan diversi.
Regional Government Authority Over Collection and Auditing Regional Taxes: Indonesia Legal Perspective
Authors: Sumerta Yasa Putu Gede Arya , Dalem Dahana Cokorda
Published: July 2021

Taxes as a source of State revenue are very important objects because most of the types of State revenue come from taxes. Due to this condition, it is necessary to have firm regulation for both tax authorities and taxpayers to maximize revenue from the tax sector. This writing aims to analyze the legality aspects of local government authorities in collecting and auditing local taxes. This is a normative legal research with a statutory approach and a conceptual approach. The results show that local government has the authority to collect local taxes as a consequence of the concept of regional autonomy, which emphasized that regional revenue is a source of financing for regional development. The Law of Local Taxation and Retribution provides greater authority to regions than before in administering regional taxes and levies. The enactment of the Regional Government Law and the Central and Regional Financial Balancing Law then regulates the expansion of tax objects and the determination of tax rates. Meanwhile, audit action in regional taxation is one of the efforts to save financial management by testing the correctness of the sustainability of financial planning and operations that are recorded in the form of taxpayer financial statements. This audit effort is part of the tax collection process regulated in the General Provisions and Tax Procedures in an effort to enforce central and regional tax collection.
Fragmented Approach to Spatial Management in Indonesia: When it Will Be Ended?
Authors: Widiatedja I Gusti Ngurah Parikesit
Published: July 2021

As a regulatory tool, spatial planning is important as it directs socio-economic development and prevents environmental and social damage by commercial and public projects. There should be an integrated spatial management to ensure the effective use of restricted spatial resources, balancing infrastructural, industrial and commercial business development with the available resources, including land, forest, and marine. However, the fragmented approach to spatial management has been thrived since the independence of Indonesia. The newly controversial Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation has emerged a big hope that Indonesia will end the fragmented approach to spatial management. However, this Law seems to maintain this approach by enacting four different governmental regulation for four spatial issues, namely land use planning; forestry; energy and mineral resources; and marine and fishery. This fragmented approach has adverse consequences as it leads to overlapping authorities that may end up with disharmony and conflicting regulations. Besides, the insistence to employ fragmented approach to spatial management has linked to oligarchy issue as shown by old older, new order and the regional autonomy era.
بارزان وأنحائها في كتابات السريان دراسة تحليلية نقدية
Authors: Ismael Farsat M.
Published: July 2021

للمصادر السريانية اهمية كبيرة في تدوين بعض الحلقات المفقودة من تاريخ كوردستان، فالناطقين بالسريانية من كلدان وسريان وآثوربين (=آشوريين) هم بلا شك جزء من هذا المجتمع الكوردستانى و عاشوا لعشرات القرون جنبا الى جنب مع بقية اطياف المجتمع من كورد وتركمان وعرب وغيرهم، وبالتالي شكلوا مجتمعا متجانسا الى حد بعيد تشهد بذلك أواصر الجيرة والتعاون والمصير المشترك، فضلا عن وجود سمات ثقافية واجتماعية واقتصادية مشتركة بين جميع أطياف هذا المجتمع. وبخصوص المصادر السريانية وتطرقها الى قرية بارزان والمناطق المحيطة بها فانها بدون شك تقدم خدمة كبيرة للباحثينن لكشف بعض الحلقات المفقودة من تاريخ هذه المنطقة القصية وتميط اللثام عن الكثير من الحقائق التي كانت خافية او مطمورة في اخاديد هذه المنطقة الوعرة بتضاريسها والمملؤة بحكمة الاديان السماوية الثلاث.
Plausibilidad Financiera de los Hogares en el Sistema de Atención a la Dependencia en España: Evidencia Regional
Authors: Mínguez Salido Román , Del Pozo Rubio Raúl , García Centeno María del Carmen
Published: July 2021

Uno de los temas más analizados en las últimas décadas ha sido el catastrofismo financiero debido a los Pagos de Bolsillo (PDB) que realizan los hogares por el acceso y utilización de los sistemas de salud. En este trabajo se persiguen fundamentalmente dos objetivos. El primero, se centra en predecir la tasa de catastrofismo financiero y obtener la importancia de las variables para predecir la tasa de catastrofismo para un nivel de renta alto, medio o bajo de las diferentes Comunidades Autónomas. Para ello, se establecerá una comparativa entre dos algoritmos machine learning, uno basado en regresiones elastic-net para estimar modelos lineales generalizados; y, otro basado en algoritmos random forest, que permite captar las posibles no linealidades e interacciones que se pueden producir en los datos. Los resultados muestran que es más adecuado el random forest. A partir de estos resultados, el segundo objetivo, se centra en establecer un ordenamiento entre las diferentes Comunidades Autónomas según su nivel de renta para las diferentes categorías de las tasas de catastrofismo mediante la utilización de un modelo de decisión multicriterio discreto (método PROMETHEE).
The mechanism for managing the financial and economic security of an enterprise in the context of instability
Authors: Sova Olena Yu. , Kyslova Liudmyla A. , Semkova Liliia V , Krasavtceva Lyudmila Yu. , Samonova Tetiana B.
Published: July 2021

The development of the information sphere and the corresponding increase in its volume and cost is accompanied by the introduction of advanced information technologies in all spheres of public life of the state, which leads to an increase in the frequency of attacks and potential losses from information leakage. As a result, the complexity of protection systems and an increase in their cost. In these conditions, the task to efficiently distribute limited financial resources to protect the information of business entities becomes more and more important and largely determines the level of financial and economic security of the enterprise and the state as a whole. Of particular relevance is the development of issues of optimisation of indicators of the information security system in a dynamic confrontation. Such indicators can be the amount of damage caused from the implementation of information threats, which determines the effectiveness of the protection system, the profit from making investments in information protection, their profitability, and the like. It was established that it is necessary to determine the total amount of protection resources, which minimises the total losses from possible information leakage in conditions of instability. The authors believe that the optimal control mechanism is the distribution of resources between objects that contain a different share of information and are distinguished by natural security, dynamic vulnerability, and the probability of an attack with the allocation of a certain amount of resources. The practical significance of the study lies in determining the optimal moment for the introduction of defence resources – after the direction and intensity of attacks and, accordingly, the possible level of losses was clarified.
Prospects for methodological support of procedures for managing the economic security of enterprise activities
Authors: Danilova Elvira I. , Marchenko Valentyna M. , Kovalenko Yuliia O. , Ovsak Oksana P. , Komandrovska Veronika Ye.
Published: July 2021

In this scientific study, the task is to consider the issues of methodological support of analytical procedures for managing economic security. The relevance of the issues under study is due to the need to ensure that the choice of methods for assessing the economic security of enterprises is consistent in the context of the real economic situation in society and the assessment of the degree of economic threats that occur in the activities of enterprises of various forms of ownership. Since the economic security of an enterprise is characterised as the state of security conditions for the implementation of its functions (through the introduction of resources, the implementation of the accumulated economic potential, prevention of hazards and risk management), therefore, an integrated economic security management system is based on an integrated system for assessing the general condition, and the latter, in a complex combination of methods assessment for the implementation of assessment objectives and the achievement of its goal. The purpose of this research work is to determine the prospects for high-quality methodological support of economic security management procedures. The leading approach to the implementation of the purpose of this research work is a combination of analytical and logical methods of researching the issues raised in its topic. The main results of this research should be considered: the development of a conceptual model for determining the level of economic security of an enterprise and the direction for setting the tasks of assessing composite systems of economic security. Prospects for further scientific research in a given direction were determined by the significance of the research topic in the context of the subsequent development of the economic situation in the country and the resulting need for a timely and correct assessment of the degree of risks of economic activity, as well as the proper provision of methodological procedures for their assessment. The applied value of this research work is in the possibility of practical application of the results obtained in theory in order to create opportunities for a qualitative assessment of the level of methodological support for the possibilities of analysing the effectiveness of managing the economic security of an enterprise, functioning in a real economic situation.
Neuromarketing as interdisciplinary area: Theoretical and methodological analysis
Authors: Reikin Vitalii S. , Voitovych Serhii YA. , Danyliuk Tetiana I. , Dedeliuk Kateryna YU. , Lorvi Iryna F.
Published: July 2021

Modern neuromarketing is a synthesis of behavioral economics theoretical and methodological foundations in close connection with the tools of neurophysiology which are successfully used in the practice of sensory marketing. At the same time, the basic methodological principle of neuromarketing is limited rationality in the context of behavioral and informational uncertainty. Purpose of publication – сarrying out theoretical and methodological analysis of neuromarketing as a complex interdisciplinary and innovative area; disclosure of methodological principles and theoretical provisions of behavioral economics in the context of their applications in touch marketing. Such methods as analysis, comparison, generalization, systemic and logical ones were used in the research. It is argued that consumer decision-making in choice situations is influenced by emotions based on subconscious perception. It is proved that visual, sound and aromarketing are the main “nudging” factors of R. Thaler’s theory in the context of neuromarketing. For the first time in the scientific discourse, the elements of the sensory component of neuromarketing are considered as stimulating factors for the implicit “nudging” of R. Thaler's behavioral economics theory. The theoretical and methodological foundations of neuromarketing research, which based on more realistic postulates of limited rationality, influence of emotions and information incompleteness in contrast to “homo economicus” neoclassical paradigm are improved. It is shown that a necessary condition for further successful development of neuromarketing is a combined interaction of psychology behavioral direction, neurophysiological technologies and empirical experience of marketers due to possible achievement of synergistic effect. The results of experimental studies, based on the empirical experience of a number of well-known scientists using neurophysiological methods, have proved the verification of the basic theoretical and methodological positions and individual effects of behavioral economics, which are actively used by Ukrainian marketers and marketers of other countries.
Omnichannel strategy of digital transformation of retail trade enterprise: from concept to implementation
Authors: Proskurnina Nadiia V. , Shtal Tatyana V. , Slavuta Olena I. , Serogina Daria O. , Bohuslavskyi Viktor V.
Published: July 2021

The development of a strategy for the digital transformation of organizations is a pressing topic, since in a situation of economic crisis and quarantine restrictions, entrepreneurs are forced to react quickly by implementing a new trading model. The purpose of the article is to analyse in practice the application of theoretical and methodological aspects of digital transformation. The leading research methods became omnichannel approach and business analytics. The article proposes an omnichannel concept of retail in the era of digital transformations. Emphasis is placed on the following issues: customer support throughout the product life cycle via all integrated channels; integration of cyberphysical management systems “smart” trading environment; expansion of digital services both with buyers and with all stakeholders; involvement of the final consumer in the trading process. The main stages of the strategy of digital transformation of the retail enterprise are offered. Opportunities, risks and competitive advantages of digital technologies application are considered. Emphasis is placed on the connection of managed digital resources and the formation of skills of a team of performers led by a leader. It is determined that the use of Internet marketing in the retail network of pharmacies is characterized by advanced multichannel tools and processes. The competitors of the add.ua domain and directions of analysis of their effective key words, advertisements and key indicators are investigated.
Assessment of Innovation Cooperation of Ukraine and Scandinavian Countries in Terms of the New Industrial Revolution
Authors: Matyushenko Igor , Hlibko Serhii , Prokopenko Olha , Ryeznikov Valeriy , Khanova Olena
Published: July 2021

Research background: The article explicates the approach of assessing the factors of innovation cooperation of Ukraine and Scandinavian countries in the face of the new industrial revolution.Purpose of the article: The paper aims to assess the current state of cooperation between Ukraine and Scandinavian countries and define the most critical factors for its further development in the new industrial revolution.Methods: The article presents the research scheme of cooperation between Ukraine and Scandinavian countries based on qualitative and economic-statistical analysis, comparative advantages analysis, correlation-regression analysis.Findings & value added: As a result of the research, it was revealed that the main directions of innovation cooperation between Ukraine and Scandinavian countries are investment projects, technical assistance initiatives, experience and technologies transfer. The cooperation is mainly implemented in energy, information technologies, education, science and high-tech trade. Based on the eco-nomic-diplomatic component analysis, a forecast and the dynamics of trade turnover of Ukraine and Scandinavian countries are presented, including the critical for Ukrainian economy time-frame of 2013-2014. It has been revealed that economic diplomacy plays a vital role in establishing and expanding trade relations. To deepen the innovation cooperation between Ukraine and Scandinavian countries, the authors see the need for: (1) expanding spheres of cooperation through joint projects in infrastructure, energy, aerospace and pharmaceutical industries, and the production of components for automobiles; (2) conducting joint research on biotechnology and nanotechnology; (3) signing of agreements in order to establish partnerships between the universities of Scandinavian countries and Ukraine; (4) the introduction of state support for the aerospace industry, the creation of scientific and production clusters in this field; (5) further development and diversification of the Ukrainian IT services market and interaction with Scandinavian countries in this field.
Formation of Organizational Culture: Motivative Approach
Authors: Melnyk Anton , Lepeyko Tetyana , Myronova Olga , Mazorenko Oksana
Published: July 2021

An important factor in formation an organizational culture is the analysis of motivational factors that have impact on organizational culture. This paper aims to determine motivational indicators that have a significant impact on the organizational culture of the enterprise. Implementation of the motivational function of organizational culture implies the use of monetary and non-monetary motivational indicators. Motivation of employees in a listed way allow to develop effective organizational culture. The use of the suggested motivators for increasing efficiency of organizational culture makes it possible to significantly increase the effectiveness of personnel management in the company. For competent formation of the organizational culture in Ukraine together with monetary indicators companies should implement non-monetary indicators and specific motivators which have significant impact on the organizational culture. In the future, the list of motivational indicators will allow to develop a list of effective measures to improve the organizational culture of the company.
Development Prospects of Banking Sector in Central and Eastern European Countries in Terms of Financial Integration
Authors: Chumachenko Darya , Derkach Tatyana , Babenko Vitalina , Krutko Marharyta , Yakubovskiy Sergey , Rodionova Tatiana
Published: July 2021

This study examines banking transformations in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) under conditions of economic liberalization, dependence between economic development of countries and efficiency of their banking systems. The comparative method and methods of economic-mathematical modeling were applied. Considering the positive correlation between financial structure and economic growth, confirmed by literature findings, the development of the financial sector can become a crucial factor in convergence for the new EU members. Analysis revealed lower depth of financial sector in Central and Eastern European countries region in comparison to the Eurozone, but higher efficiency and growth rates. Regression models confirmed the significant causality between financial sector expansion and economic growth of CEE countries, but extremely high foreign market shares in the banking sector of region create prerequisites for financial shocks transmission through contagion channel in case of economic instability in the countries of banks’ origin.
Digital Technologies in the Organization of Accounting and Control of Calculations for Tax Liabilities of Budgetary Institutions
Authors: Syrtseva Svitlana , Burlan Svitlana , Katkova Natalia , Cheban Yuliia , Pisochenko Tetiana , Kostyrko Alla
Published: July 2021

The purpose of the study is to identify areas and form mechanisms for improving the organization of accounting and control of calculations for tax liabilities of budgetary institutions based on the introduction of digital technologies. The relevance of this study is due to the need to solve the problem of modernization of the tax administration system by implementation modern information and analytical resource of the tax service. The study proved that creation of a modern information and analytical resource of the tax service optimizes the system of accounting and control, which will lead to the introduction of more effective mechanisms for tax administration, de-shadowing of the economy and increasing control over cash circulation. Digitization of accounting and control of calculations of tax liabilities of budgetary institutions will help increase the level of tax culture, which will also significantly contribute to improving tax discipline.
Competition Policy as a Strategic Determinant of Economic Development in the Post-pandemic Period: Management and Legal Aspects
Authors: Avanesova Nina , Vovk Viktoriia , Reshetniak Natalia , Volosnikova Nataliia , Yehorova Yuliia
Published: July 2021

The state and tendencies of COVID-19 influence on the economic situation in the world are studied and the socio-economic losses suffered by the world economy during the pandemic are analyzed. The entire world community, starting in mid-December 2019, has come under the enormous influence of the World Coronavirus Epidemic, called COVID-19. The pandemic caused by this virus has already caused thousands of casualties around the world, imposed significant restrictions on the socio-cultural life of the population and radically changed the trends of the global economy. Today, it is difficult to predict what final human casualties and economic losses will be suffered by states in the short, medium and long term. However, it is important to consider individual economic development forecasts and measures selected by the governments of the world's leading countries to overcome the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This will allow to form a real vision of the possible course of economic processes that will directly affect the level of socio-cultural life of the population.and the real measures taken to stabilize the financial and economic situation at the micro and macro levels.
The effect of Non-Monetary Incentives & work environment on employee’s job satisfaction
Authors: Qader Abdulkhaleq Nader
Published: July 2021

This study aimed to investigate the effect of Non-Monetary Incentives & work environment on employee’s job satisfaction. A Stratified random sample, which was chosen, consisted of 234 academic staff within Erbil Polytechnic University, of a population of 601 people. To achieve the objectives of the study, the analytical descriptive approach and SPSS were used. The results indicated that there is a positive statistically significant relationship between the study's two independent variables (non-monitory incentives, and the work environment), reveal that non-monetary incentives are positively correlated with job satisfaction. Also, the results show that employee non-monetary incentives have significant positive effects on employees' job satisfaction so non-monetary incentives have significant positive effects on employees' job satisfaction.
Time management during corona virus Era
Authors: Saleh Saman , Qader Abdulkhaleq Nader , Zeebaree Mosleh , Ismael Goran Yousif , Aqel Musbah
Published: July 2021

Time management is the ability to plan and control how a person spends his hours in order to achieve his goals effectively. This involves organizing time between different areas of life, from work, household tasks, social life, and hobbies. Time always passes and we cannot control it, but time management is by organizing events in your life in proportion to time. You may often want to get more time in your day, but you only have 24 hours, 1440 minutes, or 86,400 seconds each day. How long can someone invest Time has acquired its importance for a person, as it represents an important dynamic and mobile dimension in his life that he cannot control, and because it is the vessel that embraces all human interactions and products, and because it is life itself, and that life is the amount of time that a person lives from birth until his death. Therefore, many specialists consider time as the most important component of life, and the most important resource available to humans in life, due to its unique and distinctive features. Because of the importance of time for humans, the ancient civilizations and the various monotheistic religions varied in their interest in it, but during research findings that there are important to record a precedent in order to take advantage of each part of the time, its parts to implement the righteous and purposeful workers that benefit them with good and benefit in the world and the hereafter, and warned them against wasting it and this is clearly manifested in many of the evidence included in the recommendation and result in part.
A reinterpretation of the Archaean stratigraphy south of Nkandla, southern Kaapvaal Craton, South Africa: Geophysical and stratigraphic constraints on a sheared granitoid-greenstone remnant
Authors: Hicks N. , Gold D.J.C.
Published: July 2021

A new lithostratigraphic framework based upon a review of historic data, field mapping and remote sensing, including aerial photography, high-resolution airborne aeromagnetic and radiometric data, is proposed for the Archaean geology along the southeastern margin of the Kaapvaal Craton, South Africa. A synthesis of new and existing data reveals that previously accepted lithostratigraphic schemes require complete revision, with reinterpretations identifying multiple major shear zones and previously unidentified granitoid successions along the margin of the craton. In this new lithostratigraphic framework, lithologies of the Southern Syncline previously correlated with the Nsuze Group of the Pongola Supergroup, are redefined as greenstone lithologies associated with the Ilangwe Greenstone Belt.

The geology of the Nkandla region can be subdivided into five distinct geophysical domains including: (i) an extension of the Ilangwe Greenstone Belt, (Domain 1) which is subdivided into; a lower volcanic succession, the Thathe Formation, comprising pillow and amygdaloidal volcanics; the adjoining Sabiza Formation, comprising pillow volcanics exposed in the southeast of the study area; the volcano-sedimentary Mtshwili Formation, which overlies the Thathe and Sabiza formations, consisting of quartz (sericite) schist, phyllite, metavolcanics and iron formation; the Nomangci Formation, which occurs as a region of highly deformed quartz-kyanite-sericite schists, and the Simbagwezi Formation, which comprises maroon to green phyllites and schists in the north of the study area. (ii) granitoids of the Impisi Granitoid Suite (Domain 2) which border the greenstone succession to the north, intruding the Nomangci and Simbagwezi formations. (iii) a southern complex of sheared granitoids termed the Umgabhi Granitoid Suite (Domain 3), which intrudes the Thathe, Sabiza and Mtshwili formations. (iv) The two remaining domains, comprise the Mesoproterozoic Mfongosi and Ntingwe Groups (Domain 4) and Mesoarchaean volcano-sedimentary sequences of the Pongola Supergroup (Domain 5).
Stratigraphy and palaeoenvironmental interpretation of late Quaternary colluvial slope deposits in southern Africa
Authors: Knight J.
Published: July 2021

Slope and lowland sediment systems throughout southern Africa are dominated by the presence of colluvium with interbedded palaeosols and hardground duricrusts. These sediments correspond to phases of land surface instability and stability, respectively, during the late Quaternary. This study examines the stratigraphy and environmental interpretation of slope sediment records from specific sites in southern Africa for the period of marine isotope stages (MIS) 6 to 1 (~191 ka to present), informed by theoretical ideas of the dynamics of slope systems including sediment supply and accommodation space. Based on this analysis, phases of land surface instability and stability for the period MIS 6 to 1 are identified. The spatial and temporal patterns of land surface conditions are not a simple reflection of climate forcing, but rather reflect the workings of slope systems in response to climate in addition to the role of geologic, edaphic and ecological factors that operate within catchment-scale sediment systems. Considering these systems dynamics can yield a better understanding of the usefulness and limitations of slope sediment stratigraphies.
A LA-ICPMS zircon record of magmatic crystallization and compositional alteration in meta-igneous rocks of the eastern Kaapvaal Craton
Authors: Bolhar R. , Hofmann A. , Allen C.M. , Maas R.
Published: July 2021

Archaean zircons from the Kaapvaal Craton, South Africa, were analyzed by Laser Ablation (LA)-ICP-MS to obtain a coupled record of U-Th-Pb isotope ratios and selected trace elements with the aim to develop insights into physico-chemical conditions during igneous zircon crystallization and subsequent compositional alteration. Four rock samples previously dated by SIMS U-Pb using zircon were selected: 3.56 Ga Ngwane Gneiss, 3.55 Ga Theespruit felsic metavolcanic, 3.50 Ga Steynsdorp Gneiss and 2.98 Ga Nhlangano Gneiss. LA-ICP-MS U-Pb zircon ages agree with published SIMS U-Pb ages within analytical uncertainty. Assessment of the magmatic crystallization histories was based on near-concordant grains, and discordant grains were used to examine post-igneous element mobilization and alteration. Time-resolved laser drilling experiments allowed distinction of concordant and discordant zircon domains, but also revealed systematic changes in REE + Ti geochemistry, U + Th content, discordance and metamictization. Th/U and Zr/Hf, coupled with REE patterns, effectively distinguish compositional zircon types that reflect variable degrees of igneous differentiation and melt compositions. Eu/Eu* values indicate significant feldspar fractionation in some magmas. Averaged crystallization temperatures of magmatic zircons, as derived from the Ti-in-zircon thermometer, define a narrow range of 650 to 750°C for (near-)concordant grains, consistent with general constraints on temperatures at zircon saturation for felsic magmas, and testifying to a closed-system behavior of Ti (and other trace elements). Systematic deviations from primary igneous trace element signatures are strongly correlated with radiation damage. Specifically, Th/U and, to some extent, Zr/Hf decrease, and Ti increases with increasing U (+Th) content and isotopic disturbance (discordance).
Ubuntu in the Engineering Workplace: Paying it forward through Mentoring
Authors: Munir Fouzia
Published: July 2021

Research reveals that South Africa is facing a critical skills shortage. Companies are struggling to source engineering professionals for their ongoing operational success. In order to retain critical engineering skills, young engineers should be provided with inspirational mentorship. Despite South Africa’s move to a democracy, its workplace is still mired by social inequalities. Organisations aiming to harness diversity should create a culture of respect and accessibility so that all employees can reach their full potential. While many studies focus on the importance of mentorship, little has been said about the value of Ubuntu in mentor-mentee relationships. The paper argues that for an inclusive workplace, the answer lies in Ubuntu. By practising Ubuntu, mentor engineers can contribute to the direly needed professional development of young engineers. Ubuntu is an African philosophy which acknowledges that one’s own humanity is interlinked with the dignity and humanity of others. Ubuntu is forgoing one’s personal interests for the benefit of people around you, while growing together as a community. The study aimed to establish that instead of looking at individualistic solutions, we should embrace mutual growth and empowerment. The author used questionnaires with closed and open-ended questions to collect data. Fifty engineering professionals in different fields and from different cities in South Africa participated in this case study. The data were analysed inductively as well as deductively. Mentorship was identified as an important aspect of Ubuntu. It was recommended that engineers practise Ubuntu in their workplace to cultivate an ethos of community and mutual respect.
New data on tardigrades of the genus Milnesium (Tardigrada, Eutardigrada, Milnesiidae) from the Russian Far East, obtained using the method of molecular barkoding
Authors:   Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia, Maskin E.V. , Grebenkin P.V. ,   Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia, Zheleznova L.V. ,   Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia, Tumanov D.V. ,   St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia,   Zoological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: July 2021

A study of terrestrial tardigrades of the genus Milnesium Doyère, 1840 collected in Russky Island (Primorsky kray, Vladivostok) was carried out using the methods of integrative taxonomy, including the analysis of morphological and molecular biological data. Three species are recorded from this island, of which M. inceptum Morek, Suzuki, Schill, Georgiev, Yankova, Marley et Michalczyk, 2019 is new for the fauna of Russia. New data were obtained on the distribution and genetic diversity of M. tardigradum Doyère, 1840. The third species, Milnesium sp., is similar to M. tardigradum but differs from latter in the presence of a characteristic thickened cuticle zone at the base of the claws of the fourth pair of legs and is probably a new for science species.
History of study of the andrenid bees (Hymenoptera, Andrenidae) fauna of Mongolia
Authors:   Kemerovo State University, Kemerovo, Russia, Sidorov D.A. , Proshchalykin M.Yu. ,   Federal Scientific Center of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok 690022, Russia
Published: July 2021

A critical review of publications on bees of the family Andrenidae (Hymenoptera, Anthophila) of Mongolia is carried out for the first time. A complete list of 45 species recorded from Mongolia by various authors is provided. Totally six species (Andrena – 4, Panurginus –2) have been described from Mongolia and all of them are valid now. According to current data, Mongolian Andrenidae includes 38 species from three genera (Andrena – 32, Panurginus – 5, Melitturga – 1). Records of 15 species of the genus Andrena are problematic and needs to be confirmed.
Orthoptera and Dermaptera of the Sikhote-Alin State Nature Reserve
Authors:   Federal Scientific Center of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity, Far East Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok, 690022, Russia, Storozhenko S.Yu. , Sergeev M.E. ,   Federal Scientific Center of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok 690022, Russia
Published: July 2021

An annotated list of 37 species of Orthoptera from five families and three species of Dermaptera from two families reliably recorded from the Sikhote-Alin State Nature Reserve is given. All species of Dermaptera and 15 species of Orthoptera are new for the fauna of this reserve.
First record of the suborder Archostemata (Coleoptera) from Lazovsky Reserve, Primorsky krai, Russia
Authors:   Federal Scientific Center of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity, Far East Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok, 690022, Russia, Sundukov Yu.N.
Published: July 2021

For the first time a species of the suborder Archostemata, Tenomerga mucida (Chevrolat, 1844) (Coleoptera: Cupedidae), is listed for the fauna of the Lazovsky Reserve.