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Structure of Network Communities of social Media in the Information Flow of External Pressure in Crimea
Authors: Pyrma R. V.
Published: November 2020

The article discusses modern ideas about the structure of interaction, the role of leaders of public opinion in social networks of digital communications. The object of the study is the social media community that generates information flows and promotes the agenda of the Crimea joining the Russian Federation. Empirical data were obtained as a result of monitoring social media using the methods of social graphs and cognitive mapping. An analysis of the information flows of the Crimean agenda showed that the structure of most of the communities generating them is deprived of leaders of public opinion and is based on the heated topic of the conflict. At the same time, the presence of opinion leaders in user groups contributes to an increase in the number and activity of communities but does not ensure their unity. Social network communities focused on the formation of anti-Russian attitudes of Crimean users have a low density of interaction, which does not allow qualifying as structured and mass movements. In the groups of the pro-Russian segment, larger-scale and stable interconnections in the communities were noted, which shows their higher potential for informational counteraction. Most of the users who make up the community are viewers, consuming thematic content. The presence of intersections of the audiences of the pro-Russian and anti-Russian communities indicates both a weak difference in content and unstable user attitudes.
Country’s Political and Legal Framework for Regulating Migration Processes in the Context of the Crisis Development of the World Community
Authors: Galas M. L.
Published: November 2020

The article analyses the risks of “aftershocks” of secondary post-crisis migration from the countries of the European Union, reorientation of migration flows of post-crisis migration due to changes in European migration legislation, the introduction of legal restrictions on granting refugee status, asylum to emergency migrants, as well as due to the exhaustion of economic, social, political and other resources for receiving migration flows from countries experiencing armed, civil conflicts, crisis situations, environmental and natural resource disasters, undergoing other unfavourable conditions.
Principios básicos de medicina interna
Authors: Vallejo Zambrano Cristhian Rubén , Jiménez Jiménez Ricardo Aspren , Steinzappir Navia Mendel Arnaldo , Del Valle Pilay María Belén , Ávila Meza Simón Alfonso , Lucas Delgado María Soledad , Cobeña Toala Mariana Monserrate , Palma Moreno Néstor Jamil , Azua Zambrano María Cristina , Cornejo Vera Jonathan Vinicio
Published: November 2020

Desde hace muchos años han venido surgiendo una serie de enferme- dades a nivel Mundial, las cuales han llevado al desarrollo de investiga- ciones científicas que tengan como propósito erradicar o por lo menos mejorar los tratamientos en torno a las mismas. De aquí, que es impor- tante mencionar que la mayoría de las veces, los estudios tienden a tomar en cuenta el aspecto clínico de la enfermedad dejando de lado el aspecto social, ambiental y cultural, factores éstos que son deter- minantes en la prevalencia y reincidencia de algunas enfermedades, tales como las crónicas no transmisibles, como las de orden infeccioso como el VIH /SIDA y las de carácter autoinmune. En virtud de lo mencionado, se debe concientizar sobre la necesidad de realizar estudios en donde se logren tomar en cuenta los aspectos tanto clínicos, como ambientales, sociales, económicos y, hasta cultu- rales que inciden en el cuidado de estas patologías, buscándose con ellos, concientizar a las poblaciones sobre el hecho científico que las origina y los distintos aspectos y factores tanto modificables como no modificables que inciden sobre la prevalencia y recurrencia de las mis- mas, lográndose así, alcanzar un conocimiento integral que beneficie la salud de las personas. Desde esta perspectiva, para hablar de salud es importante hacer re- ferencia al origen clínico que motiva la aparición de las distintas en- fermedades existentes y a todas las formas, hábitos y estilos de vida; esto, debido a que existen diferentes factores: personales, sociales, ambientales, económicos, políticos, culturales que conducen a desa- rrollar diferentes respuestas humanas ante la salud o patologías de gran incidencia. He aquí, el motivo que da vida al presente libro, el cual es desarrollado con gran satisfacción pues comprende un propósito social que se inclina hacia la salud de los pueblos.
Correlations between historical climate data and incidents of common bunt in Spanish wheat, 1755-1801
Authors: Martínez Moreno Fernando , Solís Ignacio , Barriendos Mariano , Tejedor Ernesto
Published: November 2020

From 1755 to 1801 in Spain, many articles and reports were written about common bunt, a seed-borne plague that was difficult to control at the time. The objective of the study is to better understand this plague and the relationship between historical rainfall indexes and years of higher reported outbreaks. We compared documentary sources on extreme rain events and annual series of wheat prices in four locations (Murcia, Seville, Toledo, and Zamora) with data from articles about the bunt plague. Increased severity of common bunt in wheat coincided with a concentration of such events, during a period of severe climatic irregularity known as the Maldà Anomaly. However, the cause-and-effect relationship for proxies of historical weather, price volatility and bunt plague was only significant in Seville. A complementary factor that explains the abundance of literature was access to agricultural articles and books from France, where the common bunt also existed. The first experiments to understand the plague and how to control it were performed there. These events are framed in the Spanish Enlightenment and early physiocratic ideas advocating the importance of agriculture in maintaining the wealth of a country.
La creatividad en el aula.
Authors: González G. María del Socorro
Published: November 2020

INTRODUCCIÓN
El contexto donde surge este artículo es dentro de las bases normativas y teóricas que fundamentan desde su inicio el curso propedéutico llevado a cabo el verano de 1991 en esta Preparatoria No. 8 y posteriormente el proyecto experimental Aplicaciones cognoscitivas en la práctica docente del bachillerato.
Nuestra materia de enseñanza a través de aprendizaje significativo.
Authors: Villalobos Saldaña Oscar Roberto
Published: November 2020

Desde  sus  orígenes,  el  hombre  ha  sentido  la  necesidad  de enseñar  y  transmitir sus conocimientos, experiencias y descubrimientos a las generaciones  siguientes.  Por  esta  razón, podemos  considerar  que  la  enseñanza como actividad humana ha ido dándose de una u otra manera con los recursos propios de cada sociedad, en su momento, manejándose con frecuencia a base de verdades acabadas o estáticas.
Integration conditions and „new” development and management possibilities of regional structures – the importance of smart specialization
Authors:   Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Management and Production Engineering, GRETA Marianna , OTTO Jacek ,   Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Management and Production Engineering
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The main goal of the study is to document and attempt to assess the impact of the latest European Union development strategy, i.e. Europe 2020 Strategy. It is inextricably linked to smart specialization, development and competitive capabilities of regions of EU member states. The partial goals are:  presenting Europe 2020 Strategy in the context of setting goals and management areas for regional policy which is part of multi-level transnational structure management in EU the Europe 2020 Strategy setting goals and management for regional policy and region will be described;  presenting smart specialization as a result of the development of integration conditions and determining new opportunities, challenges, decision-management orders for EU regions. Design/methodology/approach: At work, the authors mainly use source materials of European Commission, as well as foreign language studies which are also based on source material from EU institutions. Sometimes the authors had to use archival materials to take into account the value and sense of the latest integration conditions. Findings: The work mainly shows the links between: Europe 2020 Strategy, regional policy, regions of member states, smart specialization, guidelines for multi-level management in an international structure, and practicalisation of a development strategy. Practical implications: A member country of an integration group (EU) should be viewed in the context of an international structure and multi-level governance (including decision29 making). The consequences of that concern the impact on the member state, on the regions, on other entities in the regions. This is mainly about implementation of knowledge, environmental protection, quality of human capital. Changes (or actually adaptations) also apply to socio32 economic development. Social implications: The analyzes, documentation and authors’ suggestions regarding mutual dependencies and connections carried out here, have an undoubted impact on society. Europe 2020 Strategy has a social dimension in all its assumptions. And they concern intelligent growth, sustainable growth, but also (above all) the growth of social integration.Originality/value: The study has values of originality because it goes beyond the collected materials and their presentation. The collected materials were used to capture relationships and interrelationships. A development strategy and smart specialization were used to present the latest integration conditions. Then, these conditions were presented as guidelines for multi-level governance and, consequently, for the competitiveness of European Union and its regions in the global economy
The impact of technology on the industrial heritage tourism enterprises: case of the Coal Mine Museum in Zabrze
Authors:   Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management, Institute of Economics and 6 Informatics, HERMAN Krzysztof
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The aim of the paper is to identify modern technologies used in industrial heritage tourism enterprises and to consider the influence of these technologies on the functioning of the enterprise. Design/methodology/approach: The research process include two stages. First was initial interview and participatory observation, second, depth-in interviews with managers of industrial heritage tourism enterprises. Findings: Technologies have impact on heritage accessibility and allows better understand the heritage. However, managers must strike a balance between authenticity and technology to satisfy all target groups (adults, children, specialists, families, etc.). Originality/value: The paper describes the impact of modern technologies on the functioning of a heritage enterprise and areas where this impact is the strongest. The paper is dedicate to managers of heritage enterprises.
Public organizations and process approach
Authors:   Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management, Institute of Management, 4 Administration and Logistics, HORODECKA Anna Maria , ODLANICKA-POCZOBUTT Monika ,   Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management, Institute of Management, 4 Administration and Logistics
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The objective of this article was therefore to review the concepts concerning the essence of process approach with regard to public organizations. The scope of the overview included initial analysis of the possibilities to use this approach in common courts. Design/methodology/approach: In the literature of the subject, the concept of process approach more and more often is presented in the context of public organizations. This is often caused by the necessity to implement pro-effectiveness activities, the lack of funds that the public organizations have at their disposal, as well as by the increasing number of public tasks.Therefore, there is a search for solutions that would allow for the increase of effectiveness and for the improvement of efficiency of functioning of public organization, just as it is the case of business organizations. Findings: The activity of public organizations is usually characterized by a sequence of complex activities that are subject to achieving goals being important for the proper functioning of the society. The dynamically developing economic practice forces changes towards focus on activities that create value for the citizen. Research limitations/implications: Currently, it is believed that the essence of management of public organizations results from the nature of goals implemented by these organizations as well as from the complex surroundings. However, the objectives implemented by these organizations are different than the commercial ones. Practical implications: The processes implemented in organizations should be perceived as separate wholes with organic features that can be observed, separated and shaped no matter the industry in which they function. The correctly identified processes would allow for standardization of activities of public organizations. Originality/value One of the most important orientations, when it comes to managing modern organizations, is the process approach; however, its use in terms of public organizations requires taking into account their specific nature.
Economic conditions for the development of smart cities in Poland in a regional perspective
Authors:   Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management, JONEK-KOWALSKA Izabela
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The main purpose of the article is to identify the economic conditions for the development of smart cities in Poland and their changes over time. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve this goal, the first part of the article presents the distinguishing features of a smart city. Then, in national and international terms, the regions in which such units develop most dynamically and most often are indicated. In the second part of the article, the analysis of economic conditions is limited to Poland in the Voivodeship system. In the course of the study, budget data of Polish communes from 2003-2017 are used. The study covers the level of income per capita, as well as property and investment expenses, while looking for regularities and features that predispose a given region for creating smart cities. At the end, tips are formulated with the orientation both at supporting the idea of developing smart cities in Poland and preventing economic exclusion of those regions that are currently not actively participating in their creation. Findings: The incomes of communes in Poland in all researched Voivodeships in the years 2003-2017 systematically increased. The overall increase in the value of income per capita over the fifteen year research period ranged from 78% to almost 120%. However, the fastest income growth rate concerned Voivodeships with the largest number of smart cities (already existing and listed in international rankings and classifications) and the highest absolute income per capita. These were the Masovian and Pomeranian Voivodeships, which, in connection with the above, can be considered the most entitled to create smart cities in Poland. Originality/value: The research on financial aspects of smart cities development is rarely analyzed in literature and practice, therefore the results and conclusions fill the existing gap and contribute to municipal economics and management, especially in Poland.
Analysis of material flow in a distribution network from the perspective of selected logistics operator
Authors:   Silesian University of Technology, Zabrze, KMIECIK Mariusz , WIERZBICKA Aleksandra ,   Silesian University of Technology, Zabrze
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze material flow from the perspective of a logistics operator operating in a distribution network at Material Decoupling Point (MDP). This analysis will focus on classifying the flowing products into the appropriate groups in terms of their sales characteristics, release volume and the value of the coefficient of variation. This analysis will also involve product classification in terms of forecast accuracy. Design/methodology/approach: Main method used for the research focuses on analyzing one of distribution network. Analyze considered examination of material flow and tests of forecast tool to improve operational issues. Findings: Logistics operator is able to forecasting demand of products in distribution network. It is interesting area of research developing in the future. Originality/value Forecasting is considered here as a kind of development perspective for the operator who currently does not make forecasts. Forecasting implementation could be in these case.
The role of museums in creating the region brand
Authors:   Wroclaw University of Economics, MACALIK Joanna
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The aim of the paper is to analyze the role of museums as specific entities of the cultural market in shaping the region brand. Methodology: The paper presents the results of a case study and desk research, regarding the role of museums in building the image of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, supplemented with selected results of quantitative and qualitative own research. Findings: The analysis showed that increasing the role of museums in building the region brand is in the best interest of both parties and that there are many cooperation methods for museums and regions that bring real benefits. Practical implications: Looking for a model of cooperation that will be beneficial for both the region and museums and their brands is therefore crucial. Originality/value: According to the author knowledge, the paper is one of the very first attempts to identify the role of museums in creating the region brand.
The concept of implementing the activitybased costing in multi-assortment manufacturing enterprise – theoretical aspects (part 1)
Authors:   Kielce University of Technology, The Chair of Economic and Finance, Poland, MOSKWA-BĘCZKOWSKA Daria
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The main objective of the article is to develop and present a concept for the implementation of activity-based costing in a company dealing with multi-assortment production of bookbinding machinery. However, due to the publishing requirements, the article was divided into two parts – the first one describes the theoretical approach to the problem and the second one presents the case study. Therefore, the aim of this part of the considerations is to present the shortcomings of traditional methods of unit cost calculation in the light of the literature on the subject and to present the main assumptions and calculation procedures of the concept of activity-based costing. Design/methodology/approach: The main research methods used in this part of the considerations are: analysis of the literature on the subject and inference. Findings: The result of the research is the conclusion that the traditional methods of unit cost calculation, i.e. full costing and variable costing, are insufficient for effective cost management in the company. Originality/value: This part of the analysis presents in a synthetic way the identified main disadvantages of traditional unit costing methods. An alternative solution to the discussed problem was also presented here, i.e. the change of the applied costing system into an activity based costing system – analyzing its assumptions and calculation procedures. This content is directed both to persons dealing with these matters from the theoretical perspective, as well as company owners and heads of controlling or production departments.
Development of the information society in Poland, taking into account spatial diversity
Authors:   Kielce University of Technology, Faculty of Management and Computer Modeling, NOWAK Paulina
Published: November 2020

Purpose: A feature of the information society is the widespread use of information and communication technologies in both business processes and everyday life. The condition for the universality of these solutions is to ensure access to high quality information and communication technologies throughout the country. The aim of the article is to assess the availability and use of information and communication technologies in the voivodeships of Poland. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology of the article is based on descriptive analysis of the information society in Poland. The scope of the considerations concerns the spatial diversity in the availability of information and communication technologies in Poland from the perspective of citizens and businesses per voivodeship. The research used secondary data made available by the Statistics Poland, including the Local Data Bank, Eurostat and the Digital Agenda for Europe. Due to the availability of comparable statistics, 2015 and 2019 were analyzed. Findings: The level of development of the information society in Poland systematically increases. However, Poland is among the countries with the lowest rate of digital economy in the EU. The development of online services comes out as the best developed, while the telecommunication infrastructure falls at the other end of the spectrum. The analysis of selected data concerning the development of the information society in Polish voivodeships indicates that there are differences in the access of the communities of individual regions to high quality information and communication technologies. In particular, inequalities in access to and use of broadband Internet were found. The diversity, which can be described as a digital divide, is particularly characteristic in the relationship between Western Poland and Eastern Poland and is evident in the use of eGovernment services. Social implications: The existence of spatial diversity may affect the implementation of the development priorities of the country and the EU. Public administration is in the period of transition from the traditional way of dealing with the matters of citizens and enterprises to modern — electronic implementation of public services, which requires the state not only to provide access to modern technologies, but also to invest in digital skills of administration employees and society. Originality/value: The results of the conducted analysis may provide guidance for national and regional economic policy entities in terms of shaping forms of public support for development of information and communication technologies in the next development programming perspectives.
Applying latent class analysis in the identification of occupational accident patterns
Authors:   Kielce University of Technology, Faculty of Management and Computer Modelling, NOWAKOWSKA Marzena , PAJĘCKI Michał ,   Kielce University of Technology, Faculty of Management and Computer Modelling
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The objective of the study is to use selected data mining techniques to discover patterns of certain recurring mechanisms related to the occurrence of occupational accidents in relation to production processes. Design/methodology/approach: The latent class analysis (LCA) method was employed in the investigation. This statistical modeling technique enables discovering mutually exclusive homogenous classes of objects in a multivariate data set on the basis of observable qualitative variables, defining the class homogeneity in terms of probabilities. Due to a bilateral agreement, Statistics Poland provided individual record-level real data for the research. Then the data were preprocessed to enable the LCA model identification. Pilot studies were conducted in relation to occupational accidents registered in production plants in 2008-2017 in the Wielkopolskie voivodeship. Findings: Three severe accident patterns and two light accident patterns represented by latent classes were obtained. The classes were subjected to descriptive characteristics and labeling, using interpretable results presented in the form of probabilities classifying categories of observable variables, symptomatic for a given latent class. Research limitations/implications: The results from the pilot studies indicate the necessity to continue the research based on a larger data set along with the analysis development, particularly as regards selecting indicators for the latent class model characterization. Practical implications: The identification of occupational accident patterns related to the production process can play a vital role in the elaboration of efficient safety countermeasures that can help to improve the prevention and outcome mitigation of such accidents among workers. Social implications: Creating a safe work environment comprises the quality of life of workers, their families, thus affirming the enterprises' principles and values in the area of corporate social responsibility. Originality/value: The investigation showed that latent class analysis is a promising tool supporting the scientific research in discovering the patterns of occupational accidents. The proposed investigation approach indicates the importance for the research both in terms of the availability of non-aggregated occupational accident data as well as the type of value aggregation of the variables taken for the analysis.
The impact of the Triple Helix model on the local development of Western Poland
Authors:   Poznan University of Economics, Department of Commerce and Marketing, Poznan, ROMANOWSKI Robert
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to show the positive impact of public support for the relationships within the triple helix model on the local development of Western Poland (WP). Design/methodology/approach: The paper presents the econometric model based on backward stepwise multiple regression in which the explanatory variables were expenses aggregated into 44 categories dedicated to triple helix model. The model defines a theoretical framework for local innovation systems in 111 counties of WP (5 western voivodeships). An economic aggregate based on average salaries was chosen as a dependent variable, treated as a measure of local development. Findings: Relationships diagnosed within triple helix model were supported by public expenditures from the European Union cohesion policy in 2007-2013. Two hypotheses were proposed in the paper. In the first one, a presumption was expressed for the positive impact of statistically significant expenditures on innovative activity, and technical and knowledge infrastructure for the local development of WP. The hypothesis was tested in basic and extended variants. In the second one, a presumption was expressed in which public expenditures on technical infrastructure were more influential for the local development of WP than expenditures on knowledge infrastructure. The first hypothesis was confirmed in both basic and extended variants. The second hypothesis could not be confirmed as a result of the research procedure. Importantly, bi-lateral synergy effects in the triple helix model within the researched counties of WP, positively influencing local development, are evident. Research limitations/implications: The Triple helix model, treated as a template for creating local innovation systems, could be extended into quadruple helix model. Future research may include variables related to “society” as forth side supporting innovative processes in local economy. Practical implications: The results of the regression model confirm the positive impact of expenses related to the broadly understood innovation activities on local development. In contrast, expenditure on technical infrastructure, representing the administration–business relationship, demonstrates a negative impact on the adopted local development measures. Originality/value: the paper presents the methodology, that could be used in diagnosing trilateral relationships occurring at the interface of science–business–administration. In the research, only bilateral relations have been diagnosed at the interface of science–business and administration–science.
The functioning of smart city in the context of global city rankings
Authors:   Silesian University of Technology, ROŻAŁOWSKA Barbara
Published: November 2020

Purpose: This paper raises theoretical issues related to the functioning of cities that are determined as smart in order to find a better operational definition for further research. Design/methodology/approach: In search of the essence of the term, the paper refers to variety of definitions of smart city, and also to the theoretical models in operation enabling the measurement and comparison of indicators among urban areas in the different world locations. The analysis was performed on three rankings: Cities in Motion Index, Mercer Quality of Living, Arcadis The Sustainable Index. Findings: The conclusions indicate that the Smart City concept is connected with sustainable development more than to the quality of life. The city rankings concerning the highest life quality is completely different from the hierarchy of smart cities. Originality/value: The paper extends the definition of smart city and it may be valuable for researchers who develop the concept of smart city in their research.
Key competences – investment in human capital within out-of-school education forms
Authors:   University of Szczecin, SKWERES-KUCHTA Małgorzata
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The aim of the research is to show how effective the tools in the form of extracurricular forms of education oriented at development of key competences. Design/methodology/approach: The article presents case study of investment in key competences of school-age children. The results of evaluation studies compliment the experience of chosen out-od-school educational projects conducted in the district mostly active in the field of initiative realization. The author also mentions a problem of considering and fulfilling children’s special educational needs. Findings: In the educational projects implemented in Pomeranian Voivodeship, the main emphasis was placed on the development of key competences, mostly students, and to a lesser extent - teachers. The interest in particular competences varied (39-95%). Similarly, the effects of undertaken measures were assessed as their impact on the attitudes of students in selected areas. Research limitations/implications: Too little attention paid to the special needs of pupils. Evaluation of effectiveness referred to the influence of particular forms of stimulation on the student's attitude in selected aspects. It was impossible to clearly attribute the impact of the investment on the results of exams summarizing a given stage of learning. Practical implications: The results of the research can be used to change the guidelines for constructing further support programmes for educational projects. This refers to technical guidelines, i.e. the formula for verifying the effects and the substantive ones, i.e. The scope of support for schools and students. Social implications: The work points to the need to implement solutions allowing for greater social inclusion of children with special news, including work on social awareness in this area. Originality/value The article attempts to assess the effectiveness of investing in the development of human capital at the stage of school education through extracurricular educational projects. The analysis was multi-level, from the European background, through the regional approach in Poland, to case studies in selected local governments. The results of the research may serve to construct further pro-educational projects in the region
Regional business cycles in Poland
Authors:   Poznań University of Economics and Business, Poznań, SPYCHAŁA Joanna
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The main goal of the considerations presented hereinbelow is a presentation of the course of action as well as an analysis of crucial features of cyclical fluctuations differentiated as entities in the Polish economy as well as in all provinces in the period of the first quarter of 2005 until the second quarter of 2019 based on the rate of the sold production of industry. Design/methodology/approach: A share of the respective regions in the structure of the sold production of industry was assessed. Finally, an attempt of assessing the rate of convergence in terms of morphology of a national chain with time chains of the respective regions was undertaken. In the thesis, a hypothesis is being stated that the most synchronised with the cycle of Poland are regions having the biggest share in the sold production of industry. Methodological bases of the research process as well as an empirical assessment of the regional business cycles in Poland were preceded by theoretical analyses concerning the notion, the core as well as the morphological features of the regional business fluctuations. Findings: Making an assessment of the progression of business cycle fluctuations of the economy of Poland as a whole as well as business cycle fluctuations of Polish provinces in the period between the first quarter 2005 and the second quarter of 2019, one may conclude the progression is not uniform. The variation depends to a large extent on the specificity of development of each region. Provinces which have a lower share in the national structure of the sold production of industry demonstrate higher sensitivity to economic shocks. The highest degree of compliance with the national cycle has been demonstrated in provinces with the highest rate of share in the structure of the sold production of industry. Research limitations/implications: The conducted research, as well as the obtained results might thus be a basis for taking up more extensive analyses in that field, comprising a discussion on the remaining morphological features of business cycles. Originality/value: Determining the course of cyclical fluctuations in Poland as well as in its respective provinces has been made.
The virtual dimension of socio-economic relations in european countries
Authors:   Kielce University of Technology, WITCZAK-ROSZKOWSKA Danuta
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the article is to assess the level of use of information technologies by households in selected European countries and the resulting transformations in socio-economic relations. Design/methodology/approach: The article uses one of the taxonomic methods – the Hellwig’s development pattern method. 20 diagnostic features were adopted to develop Hellwig’s synthetic measure. They reflect the access and use of the Internet by households in five areas: networking and formal activities in the fields of e-government, e-banking, e-education, e-health; carrying out political and civic activities online (consulting, voting, expressing opinions); making informal contacts and participating in social networks (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, etc.); e-commerce; using instant messaging and e-mail. Findings: In the light of the characteristics adopted for the survey, the highest level of use of information technology by households is characteristic of Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Finland. The countries with the lowest rates are Romania and Bulgaria. Research limitations/implications: The studies presented may contribute to further in-depth analyses of the links between the use of information technologies in individual countries and their level of economic development in the long term. Originality/value: The results are addressed to public authorities in 30 European countries. On their basis, leaders in the use of information technologies by households in various areas of economic and social life were identified. The distance between the other countries was also diagnosed. The results of the research can guide public authorities in developing strategies for the development and dissemination of information technologies in their countries.
The resilience of social logistics systems – introduction
Authors:   4 Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management, Institute of Administration, 5 Management and Logistics, ZACZYK Mateusz , LIEBERT Filip ,   4 Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management, Institute of Administration, 5 Management and Logistics
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The article aims to formulate basic assumptions defining the resilience of complex systems falling within social logistics' scope of interest. The article emphasizes the importance of general systems theory for the contemporary understanding of management sciences, with particular emphasis on logistics. The authors of the article have also characterized, based on the current state of literature, the concept of social logistics as one of the three "clean" types of logistics, positioning it alongside military and economic logistics Design/methodology/approach: The article presents an overview of approaches to the crystallizing issue of social logistics in literature. The analyzed object of research was referred to the general theory of systems and conclusions were drawn in the form of proposals to shape the social logistics system. In addition, the authors presented an original proposal for the composition of the social logistics system based on observation of the activities of social entities and in-depth analysis of Polish and foreign literature. Findings: Then it was proposed to consolidate the term 'social logistics system resilience' and to conduct empirical research along with an outline of the research procedure. The proposed research procedure will be used and the results of research conducted in accordance with it – described in subsequent articles of the authors. Social implications: In the article, it was concluded that the subject of the study is relatively broad, and the link between the topic of social logistics and supply chain resilience is a research gap that will be filled by series of articles, the starting link of which is this one. The analyzes contained in the article refer to a large extent to the problems of comfort in social life, with particular emphasis on human needs of a social nature. Originality/value The originality of the article express in compiling the issues of social logistics with issues of systems’ resilience. In the face of the constantly observed negative phenomena disrupting the functioning of social logistics systems, the topic of their resilience is of particular importance.
Creating and positioning the image of a territorial unit
Authors:   Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Poznaniu, CIECHOMSKI Wiesław
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The aim of this article is to characterize and analyse the activities undertaken by the 6 authorities of territorial units such as cities, municipalities and districts for the purpose of 7 creating their identity and image. 8 Design/methodology/approach: The paper applies the method of descriptive characterization 9 of market phenomena and processes as well as referring to the literature on spatial marketing. 10 Findings: There is a feedback loop between the objective identity of a given town or city and 11 its subjective image because the unique identity promotes the creation of an optimal image, 12 while the unique image determines the undertaking of specific actions aimed at building 13 identity; including such elements of visual identity as the place’s logo, coat of arms and flag, 14 markings on the vehicles of town institutions, etc. 15 Originality/value: The author comprehensively describes the category of a spatial unit’s 16 image, its definitions and functions, and then proceeds to issues of classifying image types, 17 the identity of a place brand, as well as place brand management, which is also referred to as 18 destination branding.
Developing a research process procedure for academic and practical management
Authors:   Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management, DŹWIGOŁ Henryk
Published: November 2020

Purpose: Developing a procedure for the course of the research process for management science and practice. An original procedure for the course of the research process in management and quality sciences was presented. Design/methodology/approach: Based on the analysis of domestic and foreign literature, as well as the model of the research process, five stages have been defined, which should be included in the procedure of the research process. They included: selection of the research subject, determination of the nature of the research, determination of the transparency of the research purpose, selection of the method of conducting the research, determination of the size of the studied sample. Findings: Taking into account the model of the research process, a procedure for conducting research was developed. Research limitations/implications: The developed procedure is a premise for conducting further research in the direction of assigning research methods and techniques to individual elements of the research process stages in management and quality sciences. Selection of appropriate methods and research techniques will translate into the verification of research hypotheses, such as and answers to research questions. Practical implications: First of all, it is important to develop a procedure for the course of the research process for management science and practice, and then, for individual stages of this process, assign appropriate research methods and techniques. Social implications: The author's procedure for the course of the research process presented in this article is a response to how to operationalize phenomena in the sciences on management and quality and thus translate into research related to Industry 4.0. Originality/value: The developed procedure for the course of the research process allows for detailed familiarization and carrying out of scientific research, and in particular for a precise presentation of the characteristics of the tested entity, dispelling doubts regarding the transparency of the conducted research, appropriate description of the method of conducting the research, and determining the size of the research sample.
Job satisfaction in project-based organization
Authors:   Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management, GĘBCZYŃSKA Magdalena
Published: November 2020

Purpose: the purpose of this article is to examine how different factors, such as: person organization fit, supervisor support, rewards, organizational commitment and work engagement simultaneously affect the employee job satisfaction in project-based organization. Design/methodology/approach: This research applies fuzzy set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fs/QCA). The sample of the study includes 17 cases of Polish consulting firms, and the fieldwork contains information from series of surveys. The survey includes five scales (person organization fit, supervisor support, rewards, organizational commitment and work engagement) in the form of statements to which respondents indicate their level of agreement/disagreement on a five-point Likert scale. Findings: empirical research indicated the configurations of factors which lead to job satisfaction in PBO, pecially, (C1): person organization fit, supervisor support and 16 organizational commitment and (C2): rewards, organizational commitment and work engagement with absence of supervisor support and (C3): person organization fit, rewards and work engagement influence job satisfaction in project-based organization. Research limitations/implications: the first limitation relates to the data source – the data in this study come from a limited research sample-consulting firms. Second, this study considered and examined few factors of job satisfaction selected based on critical analysis of the literature and future studies could include other variables. Practical implications: the results of research have practical implications for managers of project-based organization, because they provide them with configuration of factors which lead to job satisfaction. Originality/value: using of fs/QCA, which enabled simultaneous studying the effect of selected factors and it is an original contribution to the research on job satisfaction in PBO.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WAREHOUSE SAFETY MANAGEMENT MODEL
Authors:   Lodz University of Technology, Department of Production Management and Logistics, WALASZCZYK Anna , SZYMONIK Andrzej ,   Lodz University of Technology, Department of Production Management and Logistics
Published: November 2020

Purpose:The primarypurpose of the paper is to present the authors' own model of 9a temperature controlled warehouse management model. The detailed objectives of the paper10is to review literature and normative acts on the subject matter and to develope a warehouse 11scheme as a system which provides the basis for modelling.12Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative methods of input data collection were used to 13build a temperature controlled warehouse management model. The data included was based on 14observation of the environment, auditors' experience in quality management systems, desk 15research,as well as an analysis of literature on the subject matterand a conceptual framework.16Findings: The model of warehouse management with temperature control takes into account 17static and dynamic factors resulting from the specificity of the storage process.18Originality/value:The designed temperature controlled warehouse safety management model, 19which applies to a warehouse where food products are stored, takes organisational, legal and 20technical aspects into account. The model takes into account the hazards which can affect both 21kinds of the presented aspects(organisational, legal and technical), which is an essentialpart of 22the model.23Keywords:model, management, warehouse, quality, hazard, risk.24Category of the paper: case study, viewpoint.
REVIEW ON ADOPTION, TREND, POTENTIAL, AND CONSTRAINTS OF RICE PRODUCTION TO LIVELIHOOD IN ETHIOPIA
Authors: Belayneh Tamirat , Tekle Jember
Published: November 2020

Cultivation of rice in Ethiopia is generally a recent phenomenon it was started first at Fogera and Gambella Plains in the early 1970’s, which is preceded by its utilization as a food crop. Hence the present review was to review on adoption, Trend, potential, and constraints of rice production to livelihood in Ethiopia. Although rice was introduced to the country very recently, it has proven to be a crop that can assure food security in Ethiopia. It is reported that the potential rice production area in Ethiopia is estimated to be about thirty million hectares. Since 2006, Ethiopian rice production trends show increases in both area and productivity. Considering the importance and potential of the crop, it has been recognized by the Government as “the new millennium crop of Ethiopia” to attain food security. Rice has become a commodity of strategic significance across many parts of Ethiopia for domestic consumption as well as export market for economic development. Due to the introduction of upland and irrigated rice varieties in the country, rice farming has increased from time to time. There has been twelve upland/lowland NERICAs and Sativa-type, and three irrigated rice varieties released in Ethiopia from 1999 up to 2007. However, Ethiopian rice sector still faces remaining challenges such as high competition with imported rice, poor infrastructure, insufficient mechanization and post-harvest processing technologies, lack of skilled manpower and research facilities, poor marketing infrastructure, and channels. Therefore, building the capacity of the research community, experts, smallholder farmers and the private sector is necessary not only to further increase production but also to improve the quality of rice products through better post-harvest handling and processing.