bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inner-Self vs. Outer-Self and Socially Responsible Product Consumption
Authors: Yoon Yeujun , Chastagner Kevin , Joo Jaewoo
Published: November 2020

This paper investigates how two fundamental consumer characteristics, self-esteem (inner-self) and status seeking (outer-self), influence consumers’ purchasing behaviors of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) products via two mediating effects: brand image and self-enhancement. In particular, we analyze these effects in two different CSR domains: environmental and social. By doing so, we are able to verify the underlying mechanisms of how different types of consumers respond to various CSR promotions. We propose a distinctive CSR consumption model incorporating both inner-self and outer-self components. We collected data from two countries, the US and China, using two commonly used online survey platforms: Amazon M-Turk and Loop Information Technology. Using structural equation modeling, our analysis in the environmental domain revealed that both inner-self and outer-self components play a significant role in consumers’ desire to purchase CSR products. Additionally, this process is mediated by the brand image of the firm and the tendency to enhance self-value. Interestingly, we found that in the social domain, self-enhancement mediated consumer characteristics and purchasing behavior of CSR product, whereas brand image did not. This indicates that environmental CSR activities increase brand value and its impact on purchase intention, while social CSR activities do not. Additionally, we found similar patterns for both US and Chinese consumers.
Toward a New Way for the Valorization of Miscanthus Biomass Produced on Metal-Contaminated Soils Part 1: Mesocosm and Field Experiments
Authors: Hechelski Marie , Louvel Brice , Dufrénoy Pierrick , Ghinet Alina , Waterlot Christophe
Published: November 2020

The effects of P-fertilizers (mono- and di-calcium phosphates) on the bioavailability of metals and nutrients in leaves and stems of Miscanthus × giganteus were studied in mesocosm and field experiments in order to propose a new way for the valorization of miscanthus biomass. The concentration of potentially toxic elements was generally higher in stems than in leaves. Although P-fertilizers were added to contaminated soils under sustainable conditions (from 0.022% to 0.026% w/w), the average of leaf and stem biomass generally increased in the presence of P-fertilizers due to the changes in the speciation of phosphorus. Leaves of the investigated miscanthus may be of great interest as a catalyst in organic chemistry, since the Ca concentration was up to 9000 mg kg−1 DW. Stems represent a potential biomass that can be used as renewable resource of Lewis acids, currently used in organic syntheses (the sum of Zn, Cu, Mn, Fe, Mg, Si and Al was near 1000 mg kg−1 DW). The percentage of Cd and Pb in leaves and stems of miscanthus did not significantly change with P-fertilizers. Depending on the mesocosm and field experiments, it ranged from 0.004% to 0.016% and from 0.009% and 0.034% for Cd in leaves and stems, respectively, and from 0.004% to 0.015% and from 0.009% and 0.033% for Pb in leaves and stems, respectively.
Major Crises of the XXIst Century and Impact on Economic Growth
Authors: Iuga Iulia Cristina , Mihalciuc Anastasia
Published: November 2020

Global economic growth is noted to have been severely affected by the Great Recession in 2009, reaching its lowest level since the series began in 2019. This low was exceeded in 2020, in the sense that the level of economic growth in Q1 and Q2 2020 is well below 2009 due to countries’ efforts to stop the COVID-19 pandemic. Cases of coronavirus that have occurred since February–March 2020 have started to produce significant effects on economic growth, and the evolution of the economic growth indicator is in decline for the countries analysed. The article is aiming to develop two models (using Empirical Regression Model) that analyse the influence of macroeconomic indicators on economic growth. Our study covers EU member countries in Central and Eastern Europe from 2001–2020 Q2. Using the same variables and coefficients for both models, six for the first model and seven for the second model with the addition of coronavirus cases, we see a change in the behaviour of independent variables. The authors consider that this variable influences the economic situation in a country because it has caused the change in the unfavourable direction of certain macroeconomic indicators with a direct influence on economic growth. By adding cases of coronavirus (Cc) the equation becomes broader and contains several variables that explain the evolution of economic growth. Each of the indicators changes its value, but it is noted that variables with negative coefficients decrease further (e.g., Cs, GvS). Our findings in this article confirm that of all the determinants analysed, CsGw, Ret, GvS, and Cc overwhelmingly influence economic growth.
New Developments for the Sustainable Exploitation of Ornamental Stone in Carrara Basin
Authors: Vagnon Federico , Dino Giovanna Antonella , Umili Gessica , Cardu Marilena , Ferrero Anna Maria
Published: November 2020

The use of natural stone has historical and environmental value that makes it strategically valuable for landscape conservation in Europe. Marble, among others, is widely spread on Earth, and it offers high-performance features in architectural applications. However, the complexity of these formations and the rock variability in different ore bodies require detailed studies of the natural and induced stress state, the fracturing degree, and the influence of external factor (such as temperature and/or chemical agents) on the mechanical properties in order to optimize the exploitation processes by reducing extractive waste. This article shows a series of studies conducted by the authors over the last 20 years aimed at making the exploitation of marble blocks in the Carrara basin safer, more efficient, and, therefore, more sustainable. In particular, studies for increasing our knowledge of the natural and the induced stress state through on-site measurements and numerical modeling, studies to improve the quality of the exploited material through improvements of cutting technologies, studies to improve the knowledge of the mechanical behavior of the material under varying loads and temperature conditions, and studies to improve the reuse of water materials and their reduction are reported.
Smart Building Integration into a Smart City: Comparative Study of Real Estate Development
Authors: Apanaviciene Rasa , Urbonas Rokas , Fokaides Paris A.
Published: November 2020

Smart buildings and smart cities are not the future perspectives anymore—the smart building integration into a smart city is an actual question for today and tomorrow. Development of smart buildings not only enhances the smart city concept but also promotes positivity to the urban development and national economy, and increases the quality of life of the whole population reacting to global challenges of sustainability. The innovative smart building and smart city technologies enable us to overcome these challenges by being employed through all real estate (RE) project development stages. The Evaluation Framework for Real Estate Development in Smart Cities created by the authors provides the possibility to assess the existing as well as to forecast future RE projects integration into a smart city during the whole life-cycle stage. The practical application of the presented evaluation framework was illustrated by the comparative case study. Based on the created smart building integration into a smart city evaluation framework for real estate development, 10 RE projects in Lithuania and over the world were assessed and rated by selected criteria relevant to different RE development stages. The evaluation results revealed that, especially at the design and construction stages, the existing intelligence of RE projects and/or cities is insufficient. Although real estate projects are technologically advanced as single entities, the integration into smart city networks is limited by interoperability capabilities of the cities or by different strategic goals settled by real estate developers.
Water-Energy Nexus: A Pathway of Reaching the Zero Net Carbon in Wastewater Treatment Plants
Authors: Del Río-Gamero Beatriz , Ramos-Martín Alejandro , Melián-Martel Noemi , Pérez-Báez Sebastián
Published: November 2020

The water-energy nexus, together with the need for sustainable management of these interconnected resources, has attracted growing attention from the scientific community. This paper focuses on this nexus from the point of view of the energy that is required by wastewater treatment plants, which are intensive energy consumers and major emitters of greenhouse gases. The main objective of the study is to investigate the possible use of a wastewater plant’s internal chemical, potential, and kinetic energy, and the addition of external renewable technologies with a view to achieving clean energy consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For this purpose, an analysis is made of the feasibility of introducing alternative technologies—anaerobic digestion, hydraulic turbines, wind turbines, and photovoltaic modules— to meet the plant’s energy needs. The plant chosen as case study (Jinamar plant, Canary Islands, Spain) has an energy consumption of 2956 MWh/year, but the employed methodological framework is suitable for other plants in locations where the renewable energy potential has previously been analyzed. The results show that a renewable energy production of 3396 MWh/year can be obtained, more than enough to meet plant consumption, but also confirm the need for an energy storage system, due to seasonal variability in energy resource availability. In terms of climate change mitigation, the emission of 2754 tons/year of greenhouse gases is avoided. In addition, the economic viability of the proposed system is also confirmed.
Economic and Social Sustainability: The Influence of Oligopolies on Inequality and Growth
Authors: Kumar Ronald R. , Stauvermann Peter J.
Published: November 2020

To realize economic and social sustainability, it is necessary to avoid economic injustice and therefore too unequal a distribution of income and wealth. In this paper we investigate the extent to which oligopolies contribute to an unequal income distribution, and the consequences of enforcing more market competition. For this purpose, an overlapping generation growth model is developed with imperfect competition to derive the influence of market concentration on economic growth and the distribution of income. We investigate the influence of market concentration on the inter- and intra-generational distribution of income and economic growth. We show that political lobbying and corruption are important reasons for missing competition in markets. While an increasing market concentration leads to a more unequal intra-generational distribution and to a redistribution of income from the old to the young generation, the impact on economic growth is in general ambiguous, and specifically depends on the cost of lobbying.
Dynamic and Heterogeneous Demand for Urban Green Space by Urban Residents: Evidence from the Cities in China
Authors: Zhang Tianzheng , Zeng Yingxiang , Zhang Yingjie , Song Yan , Li Hongxun
Published: November 2020

With the increasing number of people starting to attach importance to urban green space (UGS), estimating urban residents’ demand for UGS has become critical. Previous studies have estimated residents’ demands for UGS in different cities using the Rosen–Roback model. However, there has been little analysis of the renters’ requirements for UGS or the dynamic and heterogeneous demands for UGS by residents in cities with varying characteristics. In this study, the prefecture-level cities in China were selected as the object of study for their wide representation of various city characteristics, and the Rosen–Roback model was used to address the abovementioned issues. Residents’ demand for UGS in 285 prefecture-level cities was assessed from 2010 to 2017. The results confirm our hypothesis that when UGS increases by 1%, house prices will increase by about 3% and rents will increase by about 7%, and the demand continues to grow. We also analyzed the heterogeneous demands for UGS by urban residents in different types of cities from three aspects: population density, economic level, and the effects of the National Forest City policy. Finally, we provided suggestions based on empirical results for planning and managing UGS.
Wine Routes and Sustainable Social Organization within Local Tourist Supply: Case Studies of Two Italian Regions
Authors: Chiodo Emilio , Giordano Luigi , Tubi Jody , Salvatore Rita
Published: November 2020

This paper is aimed at investigating wine companies’ perceptions and attitudes towards the role of wine routes as an actual tool to improve their tourist attractiveness and sustainable tourism on a territorial level. Through a comparative approach, some wineries from the Italian regions of Abruzzo and Tuscany have been surveyed and in-depth-interviews to key local stakeholders have been conducted. The aim of the survey is to investigate the companies’ perception about wine tourists’ characteristics and wine route management. Through a multivariate analysis, the reasons behind wineries’ satisfaction/discontent have been analyzed. The findings identify a close relation between the complexity of the services offered, the companies’ involvement in the wine routes management and their satisfaction about the results obtained. The more complex the services are, the more satisfied the companies. The comparative analysis of the strengths and weaknesses pointed out by the wineries’ keepers has allowed some general considerations about the tools to use for the improvement of wine routes management. In a broader sense, the wineries’ direct involvement both in investment and in governance appears to be key in the success of the routes as a model for local tourism development.
Urban Public Green Space Equity against the Context of High-Speed Urbanization in Wuhan, Central China
Authors: Jiao Hongzan , Li Chengcong , Yu Yang , Peng Zhenghong
Published: November 2020

This study examines the relationship between equity of public green space and urban expansion/sprawl under high-speed urbanization. Equity of urban public green space indicates the degree to which urban public green spaces are distributed spatially in an equal way, with regard to the spatial variation of residents’ “need” for green space. In emerging economies such as China, especially in developing or underdeveloped cities such as Wuhan, central China, rapid urban growth challenges the capacity of the state to provide infrastructure and services for its urbanites equally. In order to research the relationship between industrial development and green space equity under the background of rapid urbanization, the use of quantitative methods to more accurately measure the degree of spatial inequality is essential. In this study, the accessibility of urban public green space in Wuhan is examined based on the two-step floating catchment area method (2SFCA) method at multilevel radius; the urban public green space accessibility of Wuhan in 2013 and 2016 are acquired, and the link between changes in accessibility of urban public green spaces and urban expansion in Wuhan is discussed. It is found that industrial development takes precedence over green space. With its vigorous development, industrial land attracts increasing population, resulting in the drastic decline of the service capacity of green spaces, which is not conducive to the long-term development of the city.
Towards New Soil Management Strategies for Improving Soil Quality and Ecosystem Services in Sustainable Agriculture: Editorial Overview
Authors: De Corato Ugo
Published: November 2020

The major issues related to indiscriminate land use are overall related to topsoil depletion, groundwater contamination, plant disease outbreaks, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, global vision focused on the environmental impact and use of eco-friendly strategies are increasing. The design of new agroecosystems and food systems are fundamental to make more sustainability in soil management systems by improving the release of advanced ecosystems services for farmers. Sustainable agriculture utilizes natural renewable resources in the best way due to their intrinsic features by minimizing harmful impact on the agroecosystems. Farmers should sustain or even increase the soil organic matter (SOM) content overall in depleted, semiarid and arid soils. Nutrients recycled from agro-waste into the soil using residual biomass sources should be endorsed by diversified agriculture and governmental policies in which livestock and crop production are spatially integrated. Many good agricultural practices that growers may use to promote soil quality and soil health by minimizing water use and soil pollution on farms are yet available from past years. Exploration of the natural soil biodiversity and manipulation of soil microbiota by continuous amendment with compost, biochar and digestate represents a pre-requisite to develop more efficient microbial consortia useful for soils and crops. On the other hand, more attention is proven regarding the sustainable use of useful microorganisms employed as pure inoculants in rhizosphere. Among them, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and biological control agents cover the major groups of tailored inoculants in order to rationalize the internal recycling of nutrients and their energy recovery, or to improve the soil quality and plant health thanks to their diversified mechanisms of action and complex interactions between SOM, microbiota and plant roots in the rhizosphere.
Relationships between Local Green Space and Human Mobility Patterns during COVID-19 for Maryland and California, USA
Authors: Heo Seulkee , Lim Chris C. , Bell Michelle L.
Published: November 2020

Human mobility is a significant factor for disease transmission. Little is known about how the environment influences mobility during a pandemic. The aim of this study was to investigate an effect of green space on mobility reductions during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland and California, USA. For 230 minor civil divisions (MCD) in Maryland and 341 census county divisions (CCD) in California, we obtained mobility data from Facebook Data for Good aggregating information of people using the Facebook app on their mobile phones with location history active. The users’ movement between two locations was used to calculate the number of users that traveled into an MCD (or CCD) for each day in the daytime hours between 11 March and 26 April 2020. Each MCD’s (CCD’s) vegetation level was estimated as the average Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) level for 1 January through 31 March 2020. We calculated the number of state and local parks, food retail establishments, and hospitals for each MCD (CCD). Results showed that the daily percent changes in the number of travels declined during the study period. This mobility reduction was significantly lower in Maryland MCDs with state parks (p-value = 0.045), in California CCDs with local-scale parks (p-value = 0.048). EVI showed no association with mobility in both states. This finding has implications for the potential impacts of green space on mobility under an outbreak. Future studies are needed to explore these findings and to investigate changes in health effects of green space during a pandemic.
Reducing the Incidence of Skin Cancer through Landscape Architecture Design Education
Authors: McWilliam Wendy , Wesener Andreas , Sukumar Anupriya , Brown Robert D.
Published: November 2020

There is a high and growing incidence of skin cancer associated with overexposure to the sun. Most of a person’s exposure occurs during their first eighteen years of life. While many children are taught to wear hats and sunscreen, studies indicate these are inadequate. There is a pressing need to improve the design of our landscapes to reduce exposure. Landscape architects can play a key role in driving this process, but only if they understand the factors determining sun protection behaviours among children in the landscape, and how to design for these. We introduced a systematic evidence-based teaching approach to landscape architecture students in New Zealand where the incidence of skin cancer is one of the highest in the world. In this paper, we describe the methods we used to integrate scientific information into a creative design process that included four design phases: (1) review, summary and translation of evidential theory into design guidelines; (2) inventory and analysis of existing schoolyard; (3) redesign of schoolyard; and (4) final design evaluation. We found this process was effective in developing student appreciation for the need to improve sun protection through design, for increasing their understanding of the evidential science, in addition to developing their ability to translate, often inaccessible, evidential data into its spatial form implications. Furthermore, the process led to a high degree of confidence and pride among many students as their resulting design solutions were not only supported by evidence but were often highly creative. Such evidence-based design courses are essential for preparing future landscape architects to design landscapes that significantly reduce the incidence and health effects of skin cancer.
Profiles of Mobile Phone Use, Cyberbullying, and Emotional Intelligence in Adolescents
Authors: Méndez Inmaculada , Jorquera Ana Belén , Esteban Cecilia Ruiz , García-Fernández José Manuel
Published: November 2020

The use of mobile phones has great benefits for communication. However, evidence has shown that problematic use, such as cyberbullying, can also be associated with mobile phones. In this sense, emotional regulation plays an important role. The objective of this study was to identify different groups that varied in terms of conflicts related to problematic mobile phone use (namely, maladaptive communication and emotional patterns). Furthermore, the study aimed to examine whether there were significant differences in the dimensions of emotional intelligence and cyberbullying between adolescents with a mobile phone use problem. The study participants were 810 students aged between 12 and 16 years. The Emotional Coefficient Inventory questionnaire about cyberbullying and a questionnaire on experiences related to mobile phones were used. The cluster analysis identified three different types of mobile phone use: A group displaying no problematic use, a group displaying moderately problematic use, and a group displaying problematic use. The study results motivate carrying out stress management programs, emotional re-education, and other actions that reinforce emotional intelligence.
Differences in the Quantitative Demographic Potential—A Comparative Study of Polish–German and Polish–Lithuanian Transborder Regions
Authors: Gwiaździńska-Goraj Marta , Pawlewicz Katarzyna , Jezierska-Thöle Aleksandra
Published: November 2020

Demographic potential is a particularly important consideration in border areas that are peripheral regions of a country. The aim of this study was to identify differences in the quantitative demographic potential of Polish–German and Polish–Lithuanian transborder regions, as well as the extent to which natural population increase and net migration influence the demographic potential of border regions. An essential element of the research was the analysis of the importance of borders on shaping the quantitative demographic potential. The study relied on the zeroed unitarization method and the method proposed by Webb. The study revealed considerable spatial variation in the quantitative demographic potential of the analyzed regions at LAU 1 (Local Administrative Units) on the background of NUTS 0 (Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics) and NUTS 2. The highest values were noted in urban units, which accounted for 11.0% of all evaluated units. The areas characterized by the lowest demographic potential represented 16.5% of the total number of the analyzed units, which should be regarded as a positive outcome. Most of these border regions were situated in Germany and Lithuania. Demographic potential is an important determinant of social and economic growth; therefore, the results of this study can be used to diagnose problems in border regions and implement the required regional policies.
Spike Glycoprotein-Mediated Entry of SARS Coronaviruses
Authors: Wang Lin , Xiang Ye
Published: November 2020

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and SARS-CoV-2 are enveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses and causes of epidemic diseases that have resulted in public health emergencies worldwide. Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the receptor that allows the entry of these two viruses into host cells, a key step in the life cycle of the pathogens. The characterization of the interactions of ACE2 with the viral spike glycoproteins and structural studies of the ACE2-binding-induced conformational changes in the viral spike glycoproteins have furthered our understanding of the entry processes of these two viruses, and these studies provide useful information that will facilitate the development of antiviral agents and vaccines to control the diseases.
Vegetation Alters Soil Water Drainage and Retention of Replicate Rain Gardens
Authors: Johnston Marie R. , Balster Nick J. , Thompson Anita M.
Published: November 2020

Rain gardens are residential bioretention practices widely used to manage urban runoff, yet their design as plant-soil systems lacks understanding. We hypothesized that vegetative treatment (turfgrass, prairie, and shrubs, plus a non-vegetated control) would alter the volume and rate of drainage from 12 replicate mesocosms (i.e., rain gardens) through changes to the belowground system. Roof runoff was collected on-site and distributed equally among the mesocosms following natural rain events for two growing seasons. We monitored stormwater input, drainage output, and soil moisture to assess differences in hydrology by treatment, explained by indices of soil structural development (infiltration, saturated hydraulic conductivity, soil water retention). Drainage volume and response dynamics differed as predicted by vegetative treatment in support of our hypothesis. The greatest reductions in drainage volume were observed beneath shrubs and prairie following smaller stormwater inputs, and accelerated drainage responses were observed beneath turfgrass following larger stormwater inputs. Differences in infiltration, saturated hydraulic conductivity, and plant-induced changes in antecedent soil moisture among vegetative treatments help explain these plant-mediated drainage responses. This study shows that plants can alter the hydrologic dynamics of rain gardens and thus are a critical component of the design and intent of these plant-soil systems.
The mandibles of the Honamli and Hair goat (Capra hircus); a geometric morphometric study
Authors: DEMİRASLAN Yasin , ÖZGEL Özcan , GÜRBÜZ İftar , KAŞTAN Özlem
Published: November 2020

The aim of the study was to analyze mandible of the Honamli and Hair goats according to the sex factor by geometric morphometric methods. A total of 36 adult goat mandibles including 9 males and 9 females for each breed, were used in the study. After the mandibles were photographed from the left lateral side, 10 homolog landmarks were marked. Generalized Procrustes, Relative Warp, and Principal Component Analysis were performed for the data of landmark coordinates. In the study, the first principal component explained 28.752% and 37.325% of the total shape difference in the Honamli and Hair goat, respectively. In the analysis made among goat breeds according to the sex factor, the first principal component explained 40.809% of the total shape difference in females and 30.486% of the total shape difference in males. Consequently, the Hair goat showed a significant sex difference compared to the Honamli goat. Besides, it was remarkable that male goats clustered clearly compared to female goats in terms of the breed factor.
Fifty Years of Research and One Conclusion: Opium Causes Cancer
Authors: Sheikh Mahdi , Kamangar Farin , Malekzadeh Reza
Published: November 2020

In September 2020, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced that opium consumption causes cancer in humans – a conclusion drawn after reviewing data from five decades of research. Given the widespread use of opium and its derivatives by millions of people across the world, the classification of opium consumption as a "Group 1" carcinogen has important public health ramifications. In this mini-review, we offer a short history of opium use in humans and briefly review the body of research that led to the classification of opium consumption as carcinogenic. We also discuss possible mechanisms of opium’s carcinogenicity and potential avenues for future research.
Teoría del delito en el sistema procesal penal acusatorio
Authors: Villacis Londoño Henry
Published: November 2020

Se tiene por objetivo analizar cómo aplicar la teoría del delito en el sistema procesal penal acusatorio. Se trabajó con una metodología de tipo descriptiva documental  con un diseño bibliográfico, lo que permitió investigar en fuentes bibliográficas y jurídicas, permitiendo articular un cuerpo reflexivo teórico como aporte al fortalecimiento del estado del arte del derecho. Entre los principales aportes se presenta que todo lo manifestado en líneas precedentes, podremos colegir que en el sistema adversarial en el campo del litigio del juicio-, si no se tiene una estrategia previamente elaborada, no se podrá llegar a un objetivo específico; pues el improvisar la defensa en el momento, nos llevaría a la mediocridad, desnaturalizando nuestra misión de abogado. Es muy difícil, en audiencia de juicio, poder escoger en ese momento la dogmática penal a implementar; interrogar sin conocer las respuestas y plantear alegatos sin saber que queremos demostrar.
Una mirada a la culpabilidad de las personas naturales en el Código Orgánico Integral Penal
Authors: Muñoa Vidal Tania
Published: November 2020

Se realiza una revisión sobre la culpabilidad, como categoría dogmática que se funde en la Teoría del Delito; y, que se asume por la codificación penal ecuatoriana, sobre los escenarios de la responsabilidad penal, de la imputabilidad y del conocimiento de la antijuridicidad; lo que se contextualiza  a partir de las causas de inculpabilidad que se prevén y determinan como el trastorno mental, la edad en  personas menores de 18 años de edad, y la responsabilidad en caso de embriaguez o intoxicación.
Destitución de jueces por error inexcusable y su afectación a los derechos - garantías constitucionales
Authors: Reyna Zambrano María Yokir
Published: November 2020

El artículo es un avance de un proyecto de investigación institucional, el cual tiene por objetivo analizar la destitución administrativa de jueces en el Estado Ecuatoriano por error inexcusable y su afectación a los derechos y garantías constitucionales, período 2011-2017. Se empleó una metodología documental – bibliográfica, lo cual permite presentar un adelanto analítico de un trabajo investigativo en desarrollo, teniéndose como muestra poblacional; documentos, leyes, investigaciones, inherentes al tema planteado. Se concluye que las afectaciones son numerosas, tales como las realizadas a los ciudadanos al acudir a la justica, al Estado de Derecho, a la Carrera Judicial y a los derechos del juez como funcionario público.
Perspectivas de la adopción homoparental en el Ecuador
Authors: Véliz Valencia Yolange
Published: November 2020

El artículo tiene como objetivo analizar las perspectivas de adopción homoparental en Ecuador. La relevancia del estudio está relacionada con la homoparentalidad, que se asocia con valores de una nueva era, diversa e inclusiva; desde la reconsideración de posiciones científicas que conjeturaban la homosexualidad como una enfermedad o perversión en el debate académico legal, a pesar del reconocimiento de las diferentes tipos de familias. Se trabajó metodológicamente con una investigación documental-bibliográfica bajo las técnicas de análisis juridico, a partir de documentos y casos relacionados con el tema planteado. Los resultados permiten enfocar todos estos aspectos desde los valores axiológicos del Ecuador, planteando la dignidad humana como un bien superior en garantía constitucional.
El principio de territorialidad en la aplicación de las normas laborales de Ecuador y Venezuela
Authors: Vélez Clarisa
Published: November 2020

El objetivo general fue analizar el principio de territorialidad en la aplicación de las normas laborales de Ecuador y Venezuela, precisando la favorabilidad en el contexto de la globalización bajo el criterio interpretativo que propone el principio pro homine. Se justifica el estudio por la necesidad de reconocer estos criterios de validez espacial y temporal respecto de la aplicación de las normas laborales internacionales en la resolución de las controversias que se plantean con los trabajadores, mediante un estudio de tipo documental-jurídico, en un nivel analítico. Los resultados y las conclusiones apuntan hacia la reconsideración de la vigencia de los postulados clásicos, desde las aristas de la globalización, el uso de las nuevas tecnologías y el desarrollo de los derechos humanos, que ciertamente han permeado estos temas.
Editorial
Authors: Villacreses Palomeque Jorge Luis
Published: November 2020

Editorial
CHANGES OF NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE IN BLOOD LYMPHOCYTES IN THE ACUTE PERIOD OF POLYTRAUMA
Authors: Matolinets Nataliya , Sklyarova Helen , Sklyarov Eugene , Netliukh Andrii
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Polytrauma patients have high risk of shock, septic complications and death during few years of follow-up. In recent years a lot of attention is paid to gaseous
transmitters, among which are nitrogen oxide (NO) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). It is known that the rise of NO and its metabolites levels occurs during the acute period of polytrauma.
Nitric oxide and hydrogen sulfide are produced in different cell types, among which are lymphocytes.
The aim: To investigate the levels of NO, NOS, iNOS, еNOS, H2S in lymphocytes lysate in patients at the moment of hospitalization and 24 hours after trauma.
Materials and methods: We investigated the levels of NO, NO-synthase, inducible NO-synthase, endothelial NO-synthase, H2S in lymphocytes lysate in patients at the moment
of hospitalization and 24 hours after trauma.
Results: The study included 20 patients with polytrauma who were treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Lviv Emergency Hospital. Tissue injury was associated with an
increased production of NO, NOS, iNOS, еNOS during the acute period of polytrauma. At the same time, the level of H2S decreased by the end of the first day of traumatic injury.
Conclusions: In acute period of polytrauma, significant increasing of iNOS and eNOS occurs with percentage prevalence of iNOS over eNOS on the background of H2S decreasing.
MODERN MANAGEMENT MODEL IN UKRAINE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE MECHANISM OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT OF THE TOURIST ENTERPRISE
Authors: Fedynets Nataliia
Published: November 2020

Purpose. The aim of the article is to research features of national model of management and its influence on the mechanism of management of the personnel of the enterprises of tourism.

Methodology of research. General scientific methods are used in the process of research, namely: methods of theoretical generalization – to study the features of the national model of management; systematic approach – to substantiate the negative impact of the existing management model on the mechanism of personnel management of the tourist enterprise; methods of analysis and synthesis – to determine the set of criteria for the formation of a modern management model in Ukraine and its importance for improving the efficiency of personnel management of tourism enterprises.

Findings. The peculiarities of the national management model are studied. The mechanism of personnel management of a tourist enterprise is analysed taking into account the existing management model in Ukraine. The negative influence of the existing management model on the management processes in the tourist enterprise is established. A set of criteria for the formation of a modern management model in Ukraine has been identified.

Originality. Scientific and theoretical bases of formation of modern model of management in Ukraine from the point of view of possible positive influence on administrative processes at the enterprises, including on process of management of the personnel of the tourist enterprise are developed.

Practical value. The obtained results of the study are aimed at solving the problem of forming an effective modern management model in Ukraine, ensuring its positive impact on the management of domestic enterprises and can be used in practice to improve the mechanism of personnel management of tourism enterprises taking into account modern management trends.

Key words: management model, modern management model, modern management, personnel, personnel management.
CONSTRUCTION OF A SIMULATION MODEL OF MANAGEMENT OF INTERNAL COMMODITY FLOWS OF PHARMACY NETWORKS
Authors: Vavilova Victoria
Published: November 2020

Purpose. The aim of the article is to develop a simulation model of internal product flow management processes of pharmacy networks.

Methodology of research. The theoretical basis for building a system and dynamic model of flow control in the logistics system of the pharmacy network are scientific articles by domestic and foreign scientists on the problems of management of logistics and flow of pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy networks. The following research methods are used to achieve this goal: analysis and synthesis (in the study of the theoretical foundations of the formation of logistics systems of pharmacy networks); economic and mathematical modelling (to optimize the management of domestic commodity flows).

Findings. A simulation system and dynamic model of product flow management of the logistics system of the pharmacy network in conditions of demand uncertainty has been developed, in particular: 1) the input variables and parameters of the commodity flow management model in the logistics system of the pharmacy network are studied, the limitations and conditions of its application are formed; 2) a system of difference equations of levels, rates and auxiliary variables of the model is developed.

Originality. Scientific and methodological approach to the management of commodity flows of logistics systems of pharmacy networks in terms of random demand is improved on the basis of a simulation model of system dynamics. It includes a sub-model of commodity flows and a sub-model of accounting for logistics costs, the implementation of which within the mechanism of management of commodity flows of logistics systems of pharmacy networks allows to simplify the process of analysis and management of the pharmacy network management decisions of operational and tactical nature.

Practical value. The results of the study can be applied in practical activities of pharmacy networks in order to increase the efficiency of formation and operation of their logistics systems.

Key words: commodity flow management, logistics systems of pharmacy networks, optimization, modelling.
ANALYSIS OF FIXED ASSETS OF THE ENTERPRISE: PROBLEMATICALLY-PROGNOSTIC APPROACH
Authors: Yakymova Larysa , Smolnikova Kateryna
Published: November 2020

Purpose. The aim of the article is substantiation of the content and algorithm of the problematically-prognostic approach to the analysis of fixed assets and its approbation at the enterprises which according to NACE-2010 are included into the section G (wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles).

Methodology of research. General scientific and special methods of cognition in the research are used in the article, such as: methods of theoretical generalization and comparative analysis – for the analysis of relevant scientific literature; systematical approach, methods of analysis and synthesis – for the substantiation of the methods of analysis of fixed assets; ratio analysis – for the analysis of the efficiency of using fixed assets; methods of mathematical statistics – for assessing the risks associated with fixed assets; methods of econometrical analysis – for building models and assessing of the impact of indicators of fixed assets on the financial results of enterprises.

Findings. The main contribution of the research consists in the inclusion of such stages in the traditional method of analysis of fixed assets, such as, integral assessment of the efficiency of use, analysis of risk and problematically (econometric) analysis of fixed assets, is substantiated. Empirical results confirm an increase of the information value of such analysis that contributes to the adoption of reasonable and timely management decisions.

Originality. A method of analysis of fixed assets is proposed in the research, which includes the definition of the stages of analysis, the formation of a system of indicators, methods and information base for each stage of analysis, and, unlike the existing ones, has a problematically-prognostic focus, which makes it possible to perform a comprehensive analysis of fixed assets, to determine the directions of increasing the efficiency of their use, to assess the impact on the financial results of the enterprise.

Practical value. The proposed method of analysis can be used by managers and investors for a deeper understanding of the problems associated with fixed assets of the enterprise. The empirical results of the research are recommended to be used as benchmark indicators in the analysis and development of a policy for the management of fixed assets at the enterprises of section G according to NACE-2010.

Key words: fixed assets, ratio analysis, analysis of risks, econometric analysis, enterprises of section G according to NACE-2010.
FOREIGN EXPERIENCE IN THE APPLICATION OF CUSTOMS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Fradynskyi Oleksandr , Brendak Alina
Published: November 2020

Purpose. The aim of the article is research of foreign approaches to the formation and functioning of information technology in the field of customs.

Methodology of research. The theoretical basis of the study is international regulations, scientific works of domestic and foreign scientists on the functioning of customs information technologies, official websites of customs administrations. The main results of the study are obtained through the use of a dialectical method of cognition of phenomena that have a legal and economic nature and relate to approaches to the use of information technology in the implementation of customs procedures. In addition, such research methods are used as: analysis and synthesis – when reviewing the latest trends in research; abstract and logical – to form conclusions from the study.

Findings. The main advantages of the use of customs information technologies in the field of state customs are outlined. The main provisions of international normative legal and instructive acts are analysed. The example of Singapore and the United States reveals the evolution and functioning of IT systems in the activities of customs services. It is concluded that the focus of Singapore's customs information systems on the simplification of foreign economic activity, in contrast to the US Customs and Border Service, where security accents of IT systems prevail.

Originality. The study of foreign experience in the formation and functioning of customs information technologies is further developed, in particular, the recommendations of the World Customs Organization in this area are analysed and the main directions of development of customs information technologies are outlined on the example of Singapore and the USA.

Practical value. The obtained results of the research can be used in the practical activity of the divisions of the State Customs Service of Ukraine, the competence of which includes the issues of introduction and practical use of customs information technologies.

Key words: customs service, information technologies, customs risks, TradeNet system, World Customs Organization, Kyoto Convention, security, customs procedures.
CONCEPTUAL PRINCIPLES OF USING PUBLIC MANAGEMENT IN THE SYSTEM OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Authors: Zheliuk Tetiana , Onofriichuk Dmytro
Published: November 2020

Purpose. The aim of the article is consideration of the conceptual foundations of the use of public management tools in modern conditions from the standpoint of strengthening the institutional capacity of government institutions to perform functional activities.

Methodology of research. The following general scientific methods are used in the research process: system, structural analysis, grouping ‒ in the study of structural elements of public administration and public management; historical analysis ‒ when considering the scientific foundations of public management; comparative analysis of scientific schools, concepts and models of public management ‒ when choosing basic scientific concepts for the use of levers of public management.

Findings. The essential determinants of public management are analysed, the objective necessity of its use in modern practice of public administration is verified. It is substantiated that the effectiveness of state transformations depends on the innovation and modernization of public administration tools. The need to study the best practices and models of public management is established in order to create a conceptual model of new public management for public institutions of the national economy.

Originality. The major contradictions in the system of public management and the mechanisms of their solution are systematized. Conceptual approaches to the use of public management in the activities of public institutions as an effective functional innovative tool of public administration are substantiated.

Practical value. The results of the study can be the basis for further research on improving approaches to public administration and to create an effective organizational and functional mechanism of public management.

Key words: public administration, public management, public administration, theories of new public management, neoliberal theory.