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Occupational self-efficacy and work engagement associated with work ability among an ageing work force: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Wallin Stina , Rauhala Auvo , Fjellman-Wiklund Anncristine , Nyman Pia , Fagerström Lisbeth
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Occupational self-efficacy (OSE) is an appropriate adaption capability to react to continuous changes in work life today. While self-efficacy is an important component in work context, there is less knowledge regarding older workers’ OSE. OBJECTIVE: This study examined the relationship between work ability, OSE and work engagement among a middle-aged workforce, and whether there were any differences between age groups and between professionals in different work context. METHODS: Data were collected by questionnaire, which included Work Ability Index (WAI), Occupational Self-Efficacy Scale, and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. RESULTS: A total of 359 home care workers and engineers (response rate 43%) participated. The average age was 54 (SD±5.3) years, 69%were women. The results of logistic regression analyses revealed an association between WAI, OSE (OR 0.66; 95%CI 0.52 to 0.86) and work engagement (OR 0.61; 95%CI 0.47 to 0.78). Higher OSE and work engagement were related to higher work ability. No difference in OSE (5.9; ±0.8) between professional groups was seen, but the home care workers scored considerably higher work engagement (5.1; ±0.9) than the engineers (4.5; ±1.3). CONCLUSIONS: Improving OSE could be worthwhile to support work ability among middle-aged workers, despite dissimilarities in work context and educational level.
Effects of handle height and load on the endurance time for simulated demolition tasks
Authors: Li Kai Way , Li Wenbao , Peng Lu
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Manual demolition tasks are heavy physical demanding tasks which involve forceful exertion of sustained pushing. They result in muscle fatigue which could lead to musculoskeletal disorders. Assessments of maximum endurance time (MET) are essential in understanding the developing of muscle fatigue for these tasks. OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of handle height and load conditions on the MET, and to establish MET models for the simulated demolition tasks. METHODS: Twenty three male participants performed simulated demolition tasks under three loads and three handle heights conditions until they could not do so any longer. Their METs and ratings of perceived exertion were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS: The results showed that both load and handle height were significant (p < 0.0001) factors affecting the MET. Regression models to predict the MET under handle height and load conditions were established. The mean absolute deviations of these models were between 1.91 and 4.84 min. CONCLUSION: The MET models established may be used to estimate the MET which may be adopted in work/rest arrangement for demolition tasks using a handheld demolition hammer.
A study on the severity and prevention measures of COVID-19 among dental professionals in clinical practice management
Authors: Das Gotam , Ahmed Shaheen , Ahmed Abdul Razzaq , Tirth Vineet , Jamil Soofia , Muhammad Ammar Ali , Islam Saiful , Tirth Amit
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Medical professionals, especially dental professionals, have been adversely affected by the pandemic of COVID-19 due to an increased chance of exposure to patients because of close contact during treatments. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate knowledge about the disease and assess ways of precautions to be taken during the pandemic. METHODS: A questionnaire was developed and registered at Google Forms. The study population included dental practitioners, working in hospitals and clinics. A total of 495 dental practitioners from 14 different countries across the world responded. Most dentists were aware of the required modifications in the management of patients. The points allotted for each correct/best answer by participants for a group of questions regarding each component (Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practices) were added/summed to generate an overall score for each of the three components. RESULTS: Both univariate and multivariate analysis employed for the evaluation of results. Moreover, the total practice score was significantly associated with gender and sector of practice. Multivariable analysis model using multiple linear regressions was formulated by including those variables which were significant at the univariate stage. Hence, the practice sector was the only variable found to be significantly associated with the total knowledge score (p-value < 0.05). Conclusion: This study, based on our experience and relevant guidelines and research, introduces essential knowledge about COVID-19 and infection in dental settings.
The Impact of Patient Age on the Acceptability of Telemedicine in the Context of COVID-19
Authors: Williams Briana , McDilda Katelin , Bright Melissa
Published: October 2021

The objective of the study was to determine the extent to which patients from various age groups perceive telemedicine as a viable mode of healthcare delivery in the context of COVID-19. A RedCap survey was sent to patients in our OB/GYN outpatient clinics with in-person, telemedicine, re-scheduled or cancelled appointments between 3/11/20 to 5/11/20. Patients’ online responses were analyzed using a 5-point Likert scale. Statistical analysis was performed using Chi-Square and Fischer’s Exact Analysis with p < 0.05 considered significant. A total of 1083 patients completed the survey of whom 280 (25.9%) had a telemedicine appointment. Patients answered questions relating to their telemedicine visit. While older patients did encounter a higher proportion of technological difficulties (p<0.0001), younger patients, specifically those in the 25-34 age group, expressed greater dissatisfaction with their appointment being changed to telemedicine than older patients (p=0.02), and felt that telemedicine did not accomplish the same goals as an in-person visit (p=0.01). Nonetheless, all patients, regardless of age, were satisfied with the introduction to telemedicine (p=0.02) and the instructions provided to them prior to the visit (p=0.02). Connectivity issues seem to be the biggest obstacle to older patients particularly when there is absence of a reliable internet connection and a telemedicine-compatible device. Younger patients, though less satisfied, are more comfortable with new technology and with using telemedicine; they tend to experience less connectivity issues. Our focus going forward should be on finding ways to simplify the process, overcome the connectivity issues while addressing the main reasons leading to patient dissatisfaction.
Misdemeanor Crime Rates in the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Shenderovskiy Sharon Amanda
Published: October 2021

Declared a national emergency on March 1, 2020, the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has caused a major change in everyday life and crime statistics across the United States (U.S.). The research in this study aims to assess changes in reported misdemeanor crimes in Alachua County, Florida in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as changes in the rate of misdemeanor crimes committed by certain genders and race demographics. Data was collected from the Alachua County Clerk of Circuit Court’s On-Line Court Records and Document Images Access Page from January 2019 to December 2020. The results of this study were consistent with the researcher’s hypothesis that the number of overall misdemeanor cases filed would substantially increase regardless of race or gender, likely as a result of social disorganization and community unrest. However, the original hypotheses that women and Black people would be seen committing higher rates of misdemeanor crimes in 2020 due to gender inequality and racial biases were rejected, with the data showing no statistical significance in the change in the number of cases filed for these populations. A potential explanatory factor for these findings is an overcommitment of responsibilities put upon women and girls, and a fear of racial prejudice and lack of social unity amongst Black people. These findings are important to highlight latent functions of state ordinances enacted to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and to spotlight necessary crime control and reduction techniques that must be implemented simultaneously to adapt to the “new normal.”
Super Romantic
Authors: Parham Kara Michelle
Published: October 2021

Marvel superhero movies have a wide audience. Many of these movies contain romance, and therefore it may be valuable to analyze the content of this romance, given its success and influence. This led to the question: Are there differences in expression of romantic ideals and challenges between men and women in Marvel superhero movies? This study addressed this question by performing a content analysis of 23 Marvel superhero movies from Iron Man to Spider-Man: Far From Home. Gender differences were assessed on the frequency of romantic ideals expressed and on the frequency of challenges expressed. Statistical analysis showed there was a significant difference in frequency of romantic ideal expression between men and women. There was no significant difference in frequency of challenges between men and women. There is not a current body of literature that examines gender differences in expression of romantic ideals and challenges between men and women in Marvel superhero movies, and therefore this study can contribute to the current body of work. Implications of the current analysis and suggestions for future investigation are discussed.
Perspectives on Online Undergraduate Research
Authors: Pirhalla Arriane , Marull Crystal
Published: October 2021

With the rise of online education surrounding the current global situation, facilitating engaging, communicative and interesting online courses and research has become increasingly more important. This study surveyed various undergraduate students at the University of Florida (n=114), gathering perspectives on their awareness of, interest in and opinions on online undergraduate research and courses. This study found that a majority of students (74.58%, n=88) surveyed were not aware of online research programs like the University Scholars Program, despite majority (71.67%, n=81) indicating they were at least moderately interested in the program. Students also overwhelmingly rated research as being  very or extremely important, especially for post-graduate work or school. This paper discusses the implications of relationships between these responses, and touches on suggested future research.
Predictive Sampling Method for Spread Models in Networks
Authors: Qin Caijun
Published: October 2021

This paper proposes a novel, exploration-based network sampling algorithm called caterpillar quota walk sampling (CQWS) inspired by the caterpillar tree. Network sampling identifies a subset of nodes and edges from a network, creating an induced graph. Beginning from an initial node, exploration-based sampling algorithms grow the induced set by traversing and tracking unvisited neighboring nodes from the original network. Tunable and trainable parameters allow CQWS to maximize the sum of the degrees of the induced graph from multiple trials when sampling dense networks. A network spread model renders effective use in various applications, including tracking the spread of epidemics, visualizing information transmissions through social media, and cell-to-cell spread of neurodegenerative diseases. CQWS generates a spread model as its sample by visiting the highest-degree neighbors of previously visited nodes. For each previously visited node, a top proportion of the highest-degree neighbors fulfills a quota and branches into a new caterpillar tree. Sampling more high-degree nodes constitutes an objective among various applications. Many exploration-based sampling algorithms suffer drawbacks that limit the sum of degrees of visited nodes and thus the number of high-degree nodes visited. Furthermore, a strategy may not be adaptable to volatile degree frequencies throughout the original network architecture, which influences how deep into the original network an algorithm could sample. This paper analyzes CQWS in comparison to four other exploration-based network in tackling these two problems by sampling sparse and dense randomly generated networks.
Examining Waterways Near UF Campus for Antimicrobial Resistance
Authors: Stone Emily Kaye
Published: October 2021

The use of clinical antibiotics has greatly increased the scope and severity of naturally occurring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns. Processing of wastewater by wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) reduces but does not eliminate the concentration of clinical antibiotics present. Bacterial communities residing in aquatic biofilms are more easily able to exchange genes than their planktonic counterparts and thus display a higher rate of AMR. Previous work has indicated the presence of clinical antibiotics and AMR genes in several aquatic systems worldwide. Gainesville, FL has a significant population density and is home to the state’s third-largest hospital as well as a major university; thus, environmental monitoring for AMR genes is a pertinent undertaking. Biofilms were sampled from sites along the Sweetwater Branch Creek upstream and downstream of the GRU Main Street Water Reclamation Facility (WWTP). Colonies were screened for resistance on R2A plates containing ampicillin, methicillin, or vancomycin. After four days, colonies were randomly selected for genetic analysis via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and gel electrophoresis to detect corresponding antimicrobial resistance genes. Only two colonies of thirty-five were positive for AMR genes: one colony from the downstream site which displayed the ampC gene for ampicillin resistance and one upstream isolate which displayed the vanA gene for vancomycin resistance. The preliminary results of this sampling project indicate only a small amount of resistance present along the Sweetwater Branch Creek, though AMR dynamics may be better illuminated by further analysis.
Earthworm Depuration: Analysis of Coprophagy and Light Impacts
Authors: Messer Katherine , Wilkie Ann C
Published: October 2021

Earthworms are used as biomarkers to determine the bioavailability of contaminants. As such, their uptake of contaminants has been studied extensively. Protocols have been established to ensure that laboratory-obtained data are valid and comparable. However, the method of removing the organism’s gut content (depuration) before assessing the contaminant in the tissue is not standardized. The aim of this research project is to investigate some parameters for earthworm depuration: light conditions and coprophagy prevention. Eisenia fetida were depurated for 48 hours in two separate studies according to guidelines ASTM-E1676 and OECD Test No. 317. In one study, 2 frequencies of egesta removal were employed during depuration to prevent coprophagy and compared to the control (egesta and worms removed after 48 hours). In another study, the subjects and material egested were assessed under conditions of continuous darkness and the control (continuous light). The depuration methods that included egesta removal every 12 and 24 hours resulted in 62% and 10% more egested material per mg of earthworm than the control (filter paper disc change after 48 hours), respectively. The earthworms depurated in continuous darkness egested 94% more material per mg of earthworm than the control. The results indicate that depuration would be more total under continuous darkness and employing a coprophagy prevention method. These findings could lead to more efficient depuration methods.
International Electric Vehicle Policies
Authors: Taormina Nicholas , Ainpudi Rahul
Published: October 2021

This paper examines the relationship between legal policy and the Electric Vehicle market in countries from around the world. As climate change has become an increasingly more important issue in modern society, heavy emphasis has been placed on environmentally conscious alternatives to many things used in daily life. Transportation, one of the largest and most polluting sectors of the economy, has seen many advances towards an eco-friendly future. Electric Vehicles, or EVs, have been lauded as the answer to heavily-polluting Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) by governments around the world. They have dumped large amounts of money in the form of tax breaks and subsidies into the EV sector, but it is unclear if that is really having an effect on the market. This study finds no correlation between the amount of money a government is offering to subsidize the purchase of EVs and the EV market share of the country. While EV law structure varies heavily between countries, the general contribution to the sector by governments is largely the same around the world.
Pandemic Food Delivery: Plummet or Prosper?
Authors: Coleman Jared Arthur , Carrillo Natalie
Published: October 2021

As one of the many unique markets where the opportunity arose to utilize the COVID-19 pandemic to stimulate monetary growth and increase popularity, third-party delivery services made an interesting case to evaluate financial performance pre- and mid-pandemic. The primary purpose of this research was to determine whether the businesses GrubHub, UberEats, and DoorDash were successful in facilitating growth with the seemingly advantageous circumstances provided by the national emergency. Financial performance was evaluated utilizing economic key performance indicators (KPIs) for revenue, liquidity, and profitability. All data was collected from eight quarterly income statements and balance sheets from 2019 and 2020 for each company. Averages of the KPIs were computed for cumulative quarters prior to and including March 2020, after the announcement of COVID-19 restrictions, and the quarters subsequent to that date range; the mean values were then compared across both time periods. Results suggest an overall positive trend for DoorDash for all metrics and negative trend in terms of liquidity for UberEats and GrubHub. Furthermore, revenues for all three platforms possessed an increased expansion rate during COVID-19 within a range of 9.07-12.60%. Implications of this experiment include possible research of non-food delivery platforms that operate based on the sale of virtual products during the pandemic or further exploration of such companies as COVID-19 begins to subside.
The Alteration of Clinical and Laboratory Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19 in Re-infection: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Intensive Care Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran., Yekefallah Leyli , Namdar Peyman ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran., Mohammadi Sareh ,   Department of Intensive Care Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
Published: October 2021

Background: Patients can be carriers of the virus for a long time or become re-infected or re-infected following the use of immunosuppressive drugs. Clinical manifestations in patients are very diverse and can range from asymptomatic to severe illness with death. Patients may also present with manifestations such as coagulation disorders, cardiac dysfunction and arrhythmias, acute coronary syndrome, kidney injury, liver injury, Refer to diabetic hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis. This is an essential point in the prevention of Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19). Case Presentation: We reported a case in which the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test was positive after re-negative after 5 months. Moreover, the patient presented different and more severe symptoms than the previous infection, as the genetic difference between the strains increased over time. Conclusion: As a result, immunization may become more complicated, and different clinical pictures occur; thus, this condition can challenge vaccine immunization.
The Effectiveness of Pilates Training and Vitamin D Intake on the hs-CRP and TSH in Overweight Men
Authors:   Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Qaemshahar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahar, Iran., Ebrahemi Rokni Fatemeh , Habibian Masoumeh ,   Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Qaemshahar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahar, Iran., Farajtabar Behrestaq Saqqa ,   Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Qaemshahar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahar, Iran.
Published: October 2021

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is known as a risk factor for various diseases and plays an important role in regulating systemic inflammation and thyroid function. Objective: The study was done to survey the effectiveness of Pilates training and vitamin D intake on serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels in overweight men. Methods: This clinical trial was conducted on 50 overweight men aged 45-55 years. Subjects were selected through available sampling and randomly assigned to the Pilates training, Pilates training with vitamin D, vitamin D, and control groups. The Pilates training was performed for eight weeks with the intensity of 50%-75% of reserve heart rate in 3 sessions/week. The supplement groups received 50000IU vitamin D weekly. The levels of hs-CRP and TSH were measured at first and eighth weeks after interventions. The data were analyzed by paired t-test and one-way ANOVA (p˂0.05). Findings: The results showed that 60% and 40% of the subjects had a vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency, respectively. Also, eight weeks of Pilates training, vitamin D intake, and the combined intervention resulted in a significant decrease in hs-CRP and TSH levels (p<0.05). Also, the combined intervention was associated with a stronger effect on the reduction of these factors compared with two other interventions (p˂0.05). Conclusion: It seems that abnormal levels of vitamin D are common in overweight men and vitamin D intake, Pilates training, and the combination can improve thyroid function and systemic inflammation in overweight men with abnormal vitamin D status. However, the combined intervention is associated with stronger effects.
Educação de jovens e adultos e educação especial no contexto da educação inclusiva: confluências
Authors: Lopes Giovana Cerqueira , Lino Lucília Augusta
Published: October 2021

Este artigo traz reflexões sobre a Educação de Jovens e Adultos na perspectiva inclusiva, além de apontar algumas dificuldades que os professores enfrentam nessas circunstâncias e sinalizar algumas possíveis soluções para tornar a inclusão mais eficaz. O trabalho tem como objetivo analisar o que dizem os estudos sobre a relação dos professores com a inclusão educacional de jovens e adultos com deficiências. Este estudo chama a atenção para a emergência do debate sobre a educação inclusiva na EJA, a partir de uma breve revisão da literatura e análise da legislação vigente. O texto pretende, com base em estudos publicados: i – ampliar a reflexão sobre a inserção dos estudantes jovens e adultos, público-alvo da educação especial, na EJA, no contexto histórico e político-educacional; ii – identificar as principais dificuldades dos professores no cotidiano processo de inclusão; iii – apresentar possíveis estratégias para efetivar a inclusão. Percebemos que ainda há muito que discutir, pensar e pesquisar sobre a temática visando tornar a inclusão uma realidade nas turmas de EJA. No momento atual, a luta pela ampliação do direito à educação e a resistência contra os ataques, desmontes e retrocessos para que a perda de direitos das pessoas com deficiência não continue crescendo, aumentando a exclusão.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TYPE COLLABORATION PROBLEM SOLVING TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK PADA MATERI PERBAIKAN PERALATAN LISTRIK DI KELAS XII LC SMKN 2 BOGOR
Authors: Sunarman Maman
Published: October 2021

Penelitian ini dilakukan berawal dari kondisi rendahnya pencapaian nilai akhir siswa dalam pembelajaran yang menyebabkan perlunya kepekaan seseorang guru untuk menggunakan suatu model pembelajaran yang dapat memicu siswa untuk lebih aktif dalam proses pembelajaran. Fenomena ini perlu dicermati sebagai upaya untuk melaksanakan pembelajaran dengan menggunakan metode yang tepat sehingga memberdayakan siswa sepenuhnya dalam belajar. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa dengan menggunakan Penggunaan model pembelajaran Type Collaboration Problem Solving   dalam pembelajaran membuat siswa tidak bosan dan jenuh sebaliknya merasa senang sehingga aktivitas belajar mereka meningkat. Hal ini terbukti pada siklus I ada 11,54% atau 3 siswa yang aktif, 26,92% atau 7 siswa yang cukup aktif dan 65,38% atau 17 siswa yang kurang aktif pada saat pembelajaran. Setelah guru memperbaiki hasil refleksi pada siklus I maka pada siklus II didapat 38,46% atau 10 siswa aktif pada saat pembelajaran dan 46,15% atau 12 siswa tidak yang cukup aktif pada saat pembelajaran serta 15,38% atau 4 siswa yang tidak aktif pada saat pembelajaran. Hal tersebut berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar yang dicapai siswa. Model pembelajaran Type Collaboration Problem Solving dapat meningkatan hasil belajar peserta didik pada materi Perbaikan dan Perlatan Listrik Rumah Tangga di kelas XII LC SMK Negeri 2 Bogor dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Type Collaboration Problem Solving.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE THEORY OF ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE STATE IN UKRAINE: SPECIFICS OF INSTITUTIONALISATION AND METHODOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES
Authors: Moldowan Aleksy
Published: October 2021

The article focuses on specifics of the development of the theory of economic security of the state in Ukraine. Firstly, the ecosestate as a discipline in Ukraine is characterized by a high level of fragmentation and disintegration. Indeed, a lot of scientific schools have emerged and are actively developing in the country, each of which has a well-developed methodological base of research and its own system of scientific principles and values. On the one hand, this is its significant advantage, because the scientific knowledge has been upgraded all the time that increases their practical value. On the other hand, existing a lot of absolutely different concepts results in methodological chaos in this discipline. The author presented his own approach to the systematization a large number of Ukrainian scientists’ concepts in order to sort various scientific schools out. This approach is based on the principle of historicism, according to which each concept is valid in the relevant historical period of Ukraine, which is characterized by particular conditions and circumstances. Three periods were identified and every period has been studied scrupulously to find out main factors that cause very specific trends in economic security of the state in Ukraine.
Secondly, ecosestate is characterized by a high pace of evolution in Ukraine. The author explains, that is a very important sign of its validity. Ukrainian scientific community of ecosestate has to deal with rapid dynamic of transformation of Ukrainian state, as well as conditions in which it operates. It naturally requires constant verification of scientific knowledge in terms of their compliance with new realities.
Thirdly, unlike most countries, where ecosestate is actively developing, Ukraine has its own specific context – a hybrid conflict with another subject of international relations, which continues to be aggressive towards the state. This naturally transforms not only Ukrainian reality, but also Ukrainian scientific community. Based on the considerations outlined in the article the author states, that domestic scientific community has a unique experience, so the methodological achievements of Ukrainian experts in certain aspects more advanced than ones of scientific schools in other countries.
COMPONENTS OF FORMATION OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES OF UKRAINIAN MINERAL PRODUCTS ON THE WORLD MARKET IN CONSIDERATION OF REGIONAL PROCESSES
Authors: Nesterenko Svetlana
Published: October 2021

The article considers the issue of studying the competitiveness of Ukrainian mineral products and establishing prospects for its increase in the world market in terms of regional processes. Factors influencing the competitiveness of the industry and products were identified internal and external. External ones include: activities of state authorities, economic conditions, development of new technologies, new materials and energy sources, market capacity and demand structure, consumer requirements, etc. The competitive advantages of the industry are resource and technology. To internal - the reputation of the enterprise, its organizational and production activities, staff qualifications, efficiency of resource potential, system of technological equipment, volumes and costs of sales. Among the factors of product competitiveness are the following: usefulness for the consumer (compliance with the requirements for this product by the buyer), product price, novelty (originality and uniqueness of the product), product quality. Based on the analysis of the competitiveness of Ukrainian mineral products on the world market, it was determined that Ukraine has a very large potential in the development of this sector on the world stage, as it is well supplied with many mineral resources. However, they are not always extracted rationally. During 2014-2020, the share of mineral products in total exports of Ukrainian goods decreased, which was due to reduced production during this period, state protectionism in traditional for Ukrainian products importing countries, lower prices for goods, including energy, closing Russian market for Ukrainian products. At the same time, during the analyzed period, the volume of exports of Ukrainian mineral products increased. Demand for mineral products in the raw materials market is increasing, especially for scarce products, but imports significantly outweigh exports, due to lack of state support for the development of Ukraine's mineral resources, significant depreciation of technologies and lack of development of new deposits and efficient use of existing ones.
PUBLIC AWARENESS OF EUROPEAN AND EURO-ATLANTIC INTEGRATION TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE BLACK SEA REGION OF UKRAINE
Authors: Kulakov Oleksii
Published: October 2021

At the present stage of development in the economy of Ukraine there is the problem of attracting investment. Various countries of the European Union and other countries are ready to invest in the Ukrainian economy. Investments develop the economy of Ukraine, namely, support small and medium-sized businesses, introduce the latest technologies, improve public authorities and more. It is necessary to intensify foreign investment in the Black Sea (southern) Region. Based on statistics, the most stable increase in exports of goods is observed in the economy of Mykolaiv region, which indicates the development of projects and programs of European and Euro-Atlantic integration, but in Donetsk, Odessa and Kherson regions unstable increase in exports of goods, so it is necessary to increase projects and programs European and Euro-Atlantic integration to attract investment, as well as increase the implementation of international experience exchange programs for small and medium-sized businesses. Based on statistical data, the unstable increase in imports of goods was revealed, which does not show the significant negative impact on the economy of the Black Sea Region of Ukraine, but it is necessary to increase investment efficiency and implement investment projects. As the result of the analysis the growth of foreign direct investment in the economy of the Black Sea Region of Ukraine is investigated, which shows insufficiently effective development of the economy of the Black Sea Region of Ukraine, therefore it is necessary to increase the attraction of foreign investments in the economy, to support small and medium business in the economy and to introduce international experience exchange programs for small and medium business in the economy of the Black Sea Region of Ukraine, etc. It is considered that to increase the implementation of projects and programs of European and Euro-Atlantic integration to attract investment in the Black Sea Region of Ukraine it is necessary to perform the following actions: implement anti-corruption programs, realization training for civil servants of Ukraine, introduce international experience exchange programs, etc.
UNEMPLOYMENT AS A SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROBLEM OF THE BLACK SEA REGION OF UKRAINE
Authors: Revko Alona , Gavrylenko Kateryna
Published: October 2021

The article is devoted to the study of the phenomenon of unemployment as a socio-economic problem in the regions of Ukraine in the context of the spread of coronavirus. It is established that a person who lost his job suffers not only material loss, but also socio-psychological. Person loses social status, the psychological tension increases, and the circle of communication narrows. The author’s interpretation of the definition of unemployment as a socio-economic problem, which is characterized by forced unemployment of the economically active population, which arises as a result of imbalance in the labor market, caused primarily by economic crisis and ineffective socio-economic policy is proposed. The factors that cause the problem of unemployment in the Black Sea region of Ukraine are substantiated. Exogenous and endogenous factors of unemployment of the population of Ukraine are considered. The territorial structure of the unemployed population in the regions of Ukraine is studied. The age structure of the unemployed population of the Black Sea region of Ukraine is analyzed. Unemployment has been proven to be a negative phenomenon, as it does not create equal opportunities for the development of human potential of the population of the Black Sea region and its market capitalization. It is established that unemployment has a negative impact on all spheres of life in the country. Among the social consequences of unemployment are the strengthening of social tensions and deepening social inequality, the aggravation of the criminal situation in society, the marginalization of the population. Four phases of development of a specific crisis state, through which an unemployed person goes, are studied. Strategic principles for overcoming unemployment in the regions of Ukraine are proposed, which includes a number of tasks that contribute to the development of human potential. In particular, there are: increasing public access to information; development of dual education; increasing the attractiveness of vocational education among young people; formation of conditions for lifelong learning.
ACCOUNTING OF LICENSING ACTIVITY FOR THE RIGHT TO USE PLANT VARIETIES IN RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Volenshchuk Nataliia
Published: October 2021

The article examines the process of commercialization of intellectual property of research institutions in the agricultural sector. It is proved that the active scientifically-based organization of patent-licensing work will contribute to a comprehensive solution to the problem of implementing the latest advances in science and technology in agricultural production. The advantages of the process of licensing intellectual property for the licensor and the licensee are outlined. One of the benefits of licensing intellectual property is helping a licensed company to commercialize its intellectual product or expand its current operations in new markets more efficiently and more easily than it would do on its own. The characteristics of the main types of licenses are given and their differences are determined. The paper outlines the problematic aspects regarding the control of license fees by the licensor over the use of the intellectual product by the licensee. The main types of license fees, which are provided as a reward for the right to use plant varieties, are analyzed. It is substantiated that royalties as an element of calculating the amount of remuneration has a deep economic essence, stimulating the owner of the right to the product of intellectual labor to support its implementation, constantly adapt to production conditions and market conditions. It was revealed that the issue of accounting for licenses in scientific budget institutions is not regulated; there are no appropriate methods, accounts and registers for reliable display of information on the commercial activities of research institutions. An algorithm for accounting mapping of licenses as an asset in the activities of the licensor and the licensee has been developed. A method of displaying royalties and lump sums in the accounting of research institutions in the agricultural sector is proposed. The necessity of using off-balance sheet accounts to reflect the licenses in the licensee’s activity is substantiated, which will allow forming the information base on the received IPR on the terms of the non-exclusive license for the purpose of control.
EXPERIENCE OF APPLYING THE CONCEPT OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: EUROPEAN STANDARDS
Authors: Klievtsievych Nataliia
Published: October 2021

The article is devoted to the current topic of today – the introduction of the concept of circular economy in the economy of united territorial communities, in the framework of sustainable development, which involves a gradual transition from a linear model of economy to a closed cycle economy. The article reveals the general concept of circular economy, gives a historical digression into its origin. In addition, the article reviews the research of scientists from different countries on the subject of circular economy. The article also presents a review of business models of the circular economy in leading European countries, which could be useful for use at the local level in Ukraine, provides some comments on their application. Taking into account the best European practices, recommendations are given to Ukraine on the transition from a traditional (linear) economy to a circular economy. It is concluded that taking into account the ideas of the circular economy in shaping the development of communities is not only a modern trend, but also a very important impetus to ensure their competitive advantage in the long run. Further implementation of innovative business models can ensure that technical and biological materials continue to play an active role in the community economy and those important natural resources are preserved. There are still many issues that need detailed research and practical implementation at both the state and local levels of public administration and at the business level. Therefore, the path to an eco-future remains relevant and open in terms of Ukraine’s development. The state already has the first steps and a plan until 2030 on how to reduce the level of garbage, raise the level of awareness of citizens and businesses in terms of the transition to a circular economy. The transition to a circular economy, in particular through the use of renewable energy, will reduce the negative impact on the environment and ensure the balance of environmental, economic and social components of sustainable development. This article is an overview, it will help to be acquainted with the concept of circular economy and see the real situation in terms of Ukraine’s development.
TRANSFORMATION OF ANTI-CRISIS MANAGEMENT OF ENTERPRISES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODE OF UKRAINE ON BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURES
Authors: Nazarenko Yaroslava , Tesliuk Nataliia , Levkovets Nataliia
Published: October 2021

Anti-crisis management of Ukrainian enterprises takes place in difficult institutional conditions, which is confirmed by international experts and analytical studies of the World Bank Group. It is determined that Ukraine’s indicators are several times lower than those indicators in OECD high-income countries and European countries (Doing Business 2020). The purpose of the study is to substantiate the theoretical and methodological foundations of crisis management and develop practical recommendations for the transformation of crisis management in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Ukraine on bankruptcy procedures. Approaches to the selection of types of crisis management are generalized. The types of crisis management that have been transformed under the influence of the Code of Ukraine on bankruptcy procedures are identified. The Code of Ukraine on bankruptcy procedures defines the features of anti-crisis management of the enterprise in the event of a crisis. Thus, changes in current legislation lead to the need to transform crisis management and take into account changes in the basic provisions of the legal support of business. The Code of Ukraine on bankruptcy procedures determines the possibility of reorganization before the opening of bankruptcy proceedings and court proceedings (disposal of property, reorganization and liquidation). The Law of Ukraine “On restoring the debtor’s solvency or declaring him bankrupt” and the Code of Ukraine on bankruptcy procedures are generalized and the existence of changes in the current legislation that produce a change in anti-crisis management of the enterprise is determined. The process of reorganization requires special attention and study before the opening of bankruptcy proceedings, when the management of the enterprise is obliged to: inform the founders about the presence of signs of bankruptcy; to hold a meeting of the founders and ensure the decision on reorganization; develop a remediation plan and liquidation analysis; convene a meeting of creditors and also submit to the commercial court the approved reorganization plan for approval. The scheme of sequence of carrying out of reorganization before opening of proceedings in bankruptcy case is constructed.
TOOLS OF ACTIVATION OF INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY OF RAILWAY TRANSPORT ENTERPRISES
Authors: Toropova Vladyslava
Published: October 2021

In the article proves that in modern business conditions to ensure a decent competitive position for railway transport companies in the market of transport and logistics services is not possible without active innovation. It is established that recently this type of activity has lost its effectiveness, and therefore does not allow obtaining the desired results. Research has shown that the application of the open innovation model is not yet a guarantee of success for railway transport companies. Studies of existing scientific achievements have led to the conclusion that railway and transport enterprises, despite the restructuring of the railway industry, operate in a single technical and technological chain, and therefore their innovation is dominated by a single innovation and technological cycle using the principles of resource sharing to achieve innovative goals. In view of all the above, as a basis for ensuring the effectiveness of innovation activities of railway transport enterprises should use the sharing of innovation activities. Under such conditions, overall economic efficiency will be determined by a number of local effects: use of agreed transfer prices for works and services between the participants of the cooperation; concentration of financial resources directed to research and development work; testing of production processes and checking the quality and efficiency of new business models; optimization of production volumes for those products for which small and medium scale of production are economically unreasonable; ensuring the stability of the holding structure to bankruptcy situations in market conditions. During research it is established that it is expedient to allocate the basic four models of sharing of innovative resources for the enterprises of railway transport: (sharing of the equipment, sharing of the personnel, sharing of engineering teams, sharing of ideas and developments) accordingly to form mechanisms of their further realization. For railway transport enterprises that are part of cooperative networks and are not linked by cross-capital ownership, the advantages are strategic and operational flexibility, which is also, associated with a higher level of production and information risks.
MODERN THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL TRANSFORMATION ASPECTS OF STARTUPS ACTIVITY
Authors: Halakhova Tetiana , Yevdochenko Olena , Kyslytsyna Olga
Published: October 2021

The article discusses and summarizes the modern theoretical and practical transformational aspects of startups. Authors` attention is paid to the analysis of approaches of determining the startup by foreign and domestic researchers, which take into account at least three criteria, and it is mentioned that either quantitative or qualitative parameters of most of these definitions should be clarified. The authors identify the key transformational aspects of modern startup activities, among which thre are the implementation of completely new innovative solutions and existing advanced innovative technologies in the field of artificial intelligence and big-date; creation of highly skilled jobs and priority of innovative development and growth over short-term profits; attracting grant and investment funds to implement a startup idea. An analysis of the geographical and sectoral development of startups is conducted: leading countries in the number of startups for several years are the USA, India and the UK; the largest share of startups is concentrated in the information and communication technology sector and services. Authors also highliged the key activities of startups in the EU and US markets – the creation and sale of intellectual property and the provision of various services oppositing to the development, creation and sale of physical items, as well as key ambitions of startups focused not on maximizing short-term profits but on business scaling and promising innovative development. The key obstacles to the startups effective and fast development are also identified: uncertainty and variability of the market environment, the difficulty of attracting external financing, the effectiveness of the system of regulation and support of business, knowledge and competence of staff, the markets size. The generalization of modern theoretical and practical transformational aspects of startups provides a basis for further theoretical and practical developments in this areas as the researches on the development of startups both within Ukraine and in the global arena today is extremely actual.