bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Excessive Sedentary Time Is Associated with Cognitive Decline in Older Patients with Minor Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Liang Hongtao , Yin Xiang , Chen Tian , Zhang Yan , Zhang Qin , Lin Jie , Yin Huan , Tang Jinghua , He Yingyi , Xia Ping , Zhu Yongping , Li Haihua , Mo Yongbiao , Li Yongyong , Wang Ying , Yang Xiao , Hu Zicheng
Published: September 2023

Background:

Cognitive impairment is commonly seen after acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Sedentary behaviors increase the risk of dementia among community dwelling population.

Objective:

This study aims to investigate the association of sedentary behaviors with poststroke cognitive impairment among older adults with minor AIS.

Methods:

This cohort study recruited 594 older subjects with minor AIS from three hospitals in China during February 1, 2016, and December 31, 2018. Participants were followed up for two years and the sedentary time per day was self-reported at the end of follow-up. Cognitive functions were assessed by Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Participants were categorized into the high and low sedentary time group according to the median sedentary time of the participants.

Results:

At two years of follow-up, the long sedentary time group had significantly lower MMSE scores than the short sedentary time group [median, (IQR): 21 (18 to 25) versus 22 (18 to 25), p = 0.368]. The long sedentary time group had a higher speed of cognitive decline than the short sedentary time group. Excessive sedentary time was associated with a higher risk of longitudinal cognitive decline (OR: 2.267, 95% CI: 1.594 to 3.225), adjusting for age, sex, education, body mass index, APOE genotype, comorbidities, symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia, baseline MMSE scores and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale scores, cognitive therapy, and TOAST ischemic stroke subtypes.

Conclusions:

This study identified a possible link between sedentary behaviors and longitudinal cognitive decline among older patients with minor AIS, suggesting that reducing sedentary time might be helpful for preventing poststroke dementia.
Effects of a Physical Activity Program that Incorporates Exercises Targeting Balance, Strength, and Proprioception on Cognitive Functions and Physical Performance in Old Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Boulares Ayoub , Fabre Claudine , Cherni Ala , Jdidi Hela , Gaied Chortane Sabri , Trompetto Carlo , Puce Luca , Bragazzi Nicola Luigi
Published: September 2023

Background:

Aging often leads to cognitive function decline, sensory structure deterioration, and musculoskeletal system weakening. This impacts postural control during static and dynamic activities like walking, increasing the fall risk among the elderly. Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) face an elevated fall risk and cognitive decline, magnifying the public health concern.

Objective:

This study aimed to explore solutions by investigating the effects of a multi-component physical activity program on cognitive and motor functions in MCI patients.

Methods:

Twenty-three participants were enrolled in the study and assigned into two groups: an intervention group ( n = 13; age = 85.7±5.5 years) and a control group ( n = 9; age = 85±6.7 years). The study spanned two months, with participants engaging in three 60-minute weekly physical exercise sessions. The intervention focused on improving proprioception, muscle strength, and balance.

Results:

Results demonstrated significant enhancements in physical performance, fall risk reduction, and balance ( p < 0.05). Various tests, including the timed up and go test, Unipedal Stance test, Tinetti test, Short Physical Performance Battery, and 6-minute walking test, indicated these improvements. Cognitive function was evaluated with the Mini-Mental State Examination, revealing non-significant progress ( p > 0.05). Predictive models for outcomes were developed using linear regression analysis during the follow-up stage.

Conclusions:

This study underscores the effectiveness of a multi-component physical activity program encompassing balance, proprioception, and muscle-strengthening exercises as a non-pharmaceutical approach in improving balance skills and playing a key role in mitigating the risk of falls among old adults with MCI.
Medial Temporal Lobe Tau Aggregation Relates to Divergent Cognitive and Emotional Empathy Abilities in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Chow Tiffany E. , Veziris Christina R. , Mundada Nidhi , Martinez-Arroyo Alexis I. , Kramer Joel H. , Miller Bruce L. , Rosen Howard J. , Gorno-Tempini Maria Luisa , Rankin Katherine P. , Seeley William W. , Rabinovici Gil D. , La Joie Renaud , Sturm Virginia E.
Published: September 2023

Background:

In Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the gradual accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) and tau proteins may underlie alterations in empathy.

Objective:

To assess whether tau aggregation in the medial temporal lobes related to differences in cognitive empathy (the ability to take others’ perspectives) and emotional empathy (the ability to experience others’ feelings) in AD.

Methods:

Older adults ( n = 105) completed molecular Aβ positron emission tomography (PET) scans. Sixty-eight of the participants (35 women) were Aβ positive and symptomatic with diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment, dementia of the Alzheimer’s type, logopenic variant primary progressive aphasia, or posterior cortical atrophy. The remaining 37 (22 women) were asymptomatic Aβ negative healthy older controls. Using the Interpersonal Reactivity Index, we compared current levels of informant-rated cognitive empathy (Perspective-Taking subscale) and emotional empathy (Empathic Concern subscale) in the Aβ positive and negative participants. The Aβ positive participants also underwent molecular tau-PET scans, which were used to investigate whether regional tau burden in the bilateral medial temporal lobes related to empathy.

Results:

Aβ positive participants had lower perspective-taking and higher empathic concern than Aβ negative healthy controls. Medial temporal tau aggregation in the Aβ positive participants had divergent associations with cognitive and emotional empathy. Whereas greater tau burden in the amygdala predicted lower perspective-taking, greater tau burden in the entorhinal cortex predicted greater empathic concern. Tau burden in the parahippocampal cortex did not predict either form of empathy.

Conclusions:

Across AD clinical syndromes, medial temporal lobe tau aggregation is associated with lower perspective-taking yet higher empathic concern.
Exploring the Association Between Opioid Use Disorder and Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Among a National Sample of the U.S. Population
Authors: Qeadan Fares , McCunn Ashlie , Tingey Benjamin , Price Ron , Bobay Kathleen L , English Kevin , Madden Erin F.
Published: September 2023

Background:

Past research suggests associations between heavy alcohol use and later life dementia. However, little is known about whether opioid use disorder (OUD) and dementia share this association, especially among age groups younger than 65 years old.

Objective:

Examine the association between OUD and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia.

Methods:

Electronic health records between 2000 and 2021 for patients age 12 or older were identified in the Cerner Real-World database™. Patients with a prior diagnosis of dementia were excluded. Patients were followed for 1-10 years (grouped by one, three, five, and ten-year follow-up periods) in a matched retrospective cohort study. Cox proportional hazards regressions were used to estimate adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) of incident AD/dementia stratified by age and follow-up group.

Results:

A sample of 627,810 individuals with OUD were compared to 646,340 without OUD. Individuals with OUD exhibited 88% higher risk for developing AD/dementia compared to those without OUD (aHR = 1.88, 95% CI 1.74, 2.03) within 1 year follow-up and 211% (aHR = 3.11, 95% CI 2.63, 3.69) within 10 years follow-up. When stratifying by age, younger patients (age 12-44) had a greater disparity in odds of AD/dementia between OUD and non-OUD groups compared with patients older than 65 years.

Conclusions:

Additional research is needed to understand why an association exists between OUD and AD/dementia, especially among younger populations. The results suggest that cognitive functioning screening programs for younger people diagnosed with OUD may be useful for targeting early identification and intervention for AD/dementia in particularly high risk and marginalized populations.
Sleep Disorders in Early-Onset Parkinsonism: A Population-Based Study
Authors: McCarter Stuart J. , Camerucci Emanuele , Mullan Aidan F. , Stang Cole D. , Turcano Pierpaolo , St. Louis Erik K. , Boeve Bradley F. , Savica Rodolfo
Published: September 2023

Background:

Sleep disturbances are common in parkinsonian disorders; however, whether sleep disorders affect individuals with early-onset parkinsonism and whether they differ from individuals with typical-onset parkinsonism is unknown.

Objective:

To compare the prevalence and incidence of sleep disorders before and after parkinsonian motor symptom onset between individuals with early onset parkinsonism (age ≤50 at motor symptom onset) and typical-onset parkinsonism (age >50 at motor symptom onset).

Methods:

We used a population-based, 1991 to 2015 incident-cohort study of parkinsonism including 38 patients with early-onset and 1,001 patients with typical-onset parkinsonism. Presence or absence and type of sleep disorder as well as the relationship between motor and sleep symptoms were abstracted from the medical records. Rates of sleep disorders before and after onset of parkinsonism were compared with logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards models.

Results:

The prevalence of sleep disorders prior to the onset of parkinsonism in early vs. typical parkinsonism (24% vs. 16% p = 0.19) and incidence of sleep disorders after parkinsonism onset (5.85 cases per 100 person-years vs. 4.11 cases per 100 person-years; HR 1.15 95% CI: 0.74–1.77) were similar between the two groups. Early-onset parkinsonism had a higher risk for developing post-motor insomnia compared with typical-onset parkinsonism (HR 1.73, 95% CI: 1.02–2.93); the risk for developing all other sleep disorders considered was similar between groups.

Conclusion:

Sleep disorders are common in individuals with early-onset parkinsonism and occur with similar frequency to those with typical-onset parkinsonism, except for insomnia, which was more frequent in the early-onset group.
Parkinson’s Pals: A Student-Led Program to Facilitate Intergenerational Connections and Promote Psychosocial Well-Being Among Persons with Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Garg Udit , Gujral Jaskeerat , Gandhi Om H. , Dahodwala Nabila , Goldner Linda Joy , Hughes Sara , Reichwein Suzanne , Zelouf Lauren , Aamodt Whitley W.
Published: September 2023

Parkinson’s disease (PD) causes unique motor and non-motor symptoms. Despite symptomatic treatment with pharmacotherapies, many persons with PD report feelings of loneliness and demoralization as their disease progresses. These symptoms greatly interfere with quality of life, necessitating novel treatment strategies. In this report, we introduce a new student-led program to improve psychosocial well-being among persons with PD by pairing them with college students. Through weekly one-on-one meetings, students gain a deeper understanding of PD, while patients gain a new social outlet and purpose. Based on the program’s initial successes, we advocate for the adoption of similar programs at universities worldwide.
Field Studies of the Stressed State of the «soil base – combined pile raft foundation» System of the Multifunctional Complex in Kharkiv City
Authors: Samorodov Oleksandr , Tabachnikov Sergii , Dytiuk Oleksii , Bondar Oleksandr
Published: September 2023

In the projects of buildings and structures, in the last two to twenty-five years, in world practice, the so-called combined pile raft foundation (CPRF) is increasingly used, for which, in the design and calculations, it is assumed that the calculated load from the building is distributed between the piles and the raft, allowing up to 50% inclusion in the work (resistance) of the raft. As part of the scientific and technical support [1-8] of the construction object, instrumental automated monitoring of the stress state of the «soil foundation - combined pile raft foundation» system of the multifunctional complex on St. Pushkinska, 2 in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is carried out. The building has 7 floors and a mezzanine floor, including 2 floors of underground parking, 5 floors of shopping and entertainment area. There is a parking lot on the first 2 floors. The building system is a monolithic reinforced concrete frame with beamless floor slabs. The foundation of the building is a combined pile raft foundation with the centering of bored piles under the load-bearing elements of the frame. The soil base is represented by Quaternary alluvial-deluvial sediments – loams, sands and clays. As part of the implementation of the project, 23 sensors of two types were installed during the zero-cycle construction works: strain gauges (Geosense, England) to determine the stresses in the shafts of bored piles and in the upper and lower grids of the raft reinforcement and soil pressure sensors (Geokon, USA), which were placed under the sole of the raft. The results of the monitoring showed that the actual pressure under the raft does not exceed the pressure from its own weight of the raft (≈25kN/m2), which indicates the absence of inclusion in the work of the raft due to insignificant relative settlements of the combined pile raft foundation. Taking this fact into account when modeling the "base - foundation - structure" system and calculation in the SOFiSTiK showed a qualitative and quantitative convergence of effort values in reinforced concrete structures of a combined pile raft foundation.
Departments of Chamber Ensemble and Concertmastering in Terms of Historical and Cultural Processes, Professional Intersections and Repertoire Policy
Authors: Molchanova Tetiana
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the article. Based on a retrospective review of the formation of the art of collaborative performance and the creation of chamber ensemble and concertmaster departments, systematisation of the thesaurus of definitions used in defining the profession of musicians in these areas, and study and analysis of the curricula of chamber ensemble and concertmaster departments of music institutions of higher education in Ukraine, an attempt is made to clearly outline the professional guidelines of repertoire policy of each department. The research methodology consists in the use of the following methods: analytical – to analyse the historical roots of the formation of the art of collaborative performance, the emergence of such areas of specialisation as “chamber ensemble artist” and “pianist-concertmaster”, the introduction of differentiated training for these types of performance practice in music institutions of higher education, the characteristics of the synonymous vocabulary of these definitions; comparative – to compare certain parameters of training at these departments, outline common and distinctive features; axiological – to understand the importance of both professions and to define value guidelines in repertoire policy through the prism of the traditions of education and the purpose of musicians in these areas. Scientific novelty. For the first time in the history of Ukrainian musicology, an attempt is made to expand the understanding of the historical roots of the creation of the chamber ensemble and concertmaster departments based on the analysis of the formation of the art of collaborative performance; to clearly outline the direction of the repertory policy of each department by defining their professional guidelines. Conclusions. The analysis of the historical roots of the art of collaborative performance, the traditions of forming chamber ensemble and concertmaster departments, and the competent interpretation of the glossary of definitions used in defining the profession of musicians in these areas are important components of a clear understanding of the functioning of these units of pianists’ training, contributing to the logical differentiation of their performance repertoire. This makes it possible to actualise the issue of forming special competencies in pianists in the context of each typpe of their musical-pedagogical and performance training.
Key words: chamber ensemble, concertmaster’s class, repertoire policy.
Formulation of virgin coconut oil microemulsion with natural excipients
Authors:   Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Pham Nhi Thi Tuyet , Le Quynh Ngoc ,   Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Nguyen Khoi Vo , Nguyen Ngoc-Son ,   Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Le Truong Xuan ,   Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Tran Thanh Van ,   Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Virgin coconut (Cocos nucifera (L.)) oil (VCO) is taking attention from re-searchers because of its biological activities. However, applying VCO directly on the skin often leaves an uncomfortable feeling of greasy, clogged pores and difficult to wash. Coco-nut oil in microemulsion is a better option since it can increase bioavailability as well as convenience for users. Furthermore, this study aims to use natural ingredients, safe for the skin and environmentally friendly. Methods: The research started from extracting saponins from Gleditsia australis by using ethanol and water as extraction solvents. The extracted saponins were characterized by chemical reactions. Then we combined saponins and some other surfactants to investigate the possibility of microemulsion formation. Results: We extracted saponins with efficiency of 7.2%. The results showed that microemul-sions were formed using a mixture of surfactants including saponins and lecithin (ratio of 0.05:100 w:w) in the formula with a ratio of water phase, oil phase, surfactants respectively 3%, 48.5%, 48.5%. Microemulsion met the requirements of quality control and the product is microbiologically stable after 3 months of storage without using preservatives. Conclusion: In this study, we have successfully prepared Virgin coconut oil microemulsion using natural excipients including Virgin coconut oil, water and a mixture of surfactants used as saponins and lecithin. The system showed stability at 30 and 40 °C upon three-month storage and the product is microbiologically stable after 3 months of storage without using preservatives.
Characteristics of skin damages by using face masks and related factors in patients visited to Ho Chi Minh City hospital of Dermato-Venereology
Authors:   Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Huỳnh Thị Trang , Nguyễn Trọng Hào ,   Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Dermato-Venereology, Vietnam
Published: September 2023

Backgound: Long-term mask use can lead to skin reactions, such as itching, allergic dermatitis, irritant contact dermatistis, increased sebum secretion, acne formation or increased existing acne. Currently, there are many researches on the affection on skin of persional protective equipment for Covid-19 in general and face masks in detail. To our best knowledge, there has been no studies about this issue in Vietnam up to now. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate clinal characteristics of skin damage by using face masks and related factors on patients visited the Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Dermato-Venereology. Methods: A descriptive study of case series on 102 patients visited the Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Dermato-Venereology had characteristics of skin damage by using face masks and related factors. Patients were inquired about their habit of using face masks, skincare routine, the status of skin before using masks and current skin damage related to face masks. Results: Of all the skin damages related to facemask, acne was seen in the highest percentage (89.21%), followed by allergic contact dermatitis (6.86%), seborrheic dermatitis (4.90%), skin infection (0.98%), retroauricular dermatitis (0.98%). There is no difference in skin damage related face masks between medical masks and cloth masks. But the increased sebum secretion, redness, dry skin after mask were compared in those with a mask usage of more than 8 hours per a day and those under 4 hours per day of mask usage time, there was inceases at statistically significant levels (p <0.05). Conclusions: Wearing face masks regurlaly caused negative effects on the skin such as acnes, allergic contact dermatitis, irritants contact dermatitis. Using face masks for many hours a day increased the adverse skin reactions. We need to choose the right face masks and skincare properly to limit these conditions.
ASSESSMENT OF THE ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRECISION AGRICULTURE SYSTEM
Authors:   Sumy National Agrarian University, Mikulina Marina , Boginska Ludmila ,   Sumy National Agrarian University, Polyvanyi Аnton ,   Sumy National Agrarian University
Published: September 2023

The work describes modern methods and methods of determining the terrain and assessing its economic effect, which include the use of the global positioning system (GPS): with the help of satellite navigation, it is possible to establish an exact position in real time and collect data on the height of points on the field, this data can be used to determine the angle of inclination of the surface; laser scanning: laser scanners that scan the surface of the field and create an accurate three-dimensional model of the relief, which will, among other things, contain information about the angles of inclination of the surface in different parts of the field can be used in STZ; differential geodesy: with the help of special geodetic tools, you can determine the angle of inclination and create a digital model of the terrain; and Remote Sensing: Remote sensing, such as satellite imagery or aerial photography, can also be used in STPs to analyze field topography. With the help of special software, you can process these images and determine the angle of inclination of different sections of the field. The problems of increasing the efficiency of the use of land within the framework of agricultural land use, taking into account the system of precision farming in the process of intensification of agricultural production, are a component of the unified state ecological and economic policy, which ensures the rational use, protection and management of land resources, as well as the formation of information about their natural, legal and economic condition. The general level of growth of costs for cultivation of 1 hectare of field when the slope increases from 2 to 15% varies from 7.6% to 11.38%, depending on the machine unit. An increase in field surface slope between 0% and 20% results in a modest increase in direct operating costs, averaging 0.766%, for each successive percent of slope. According to the obtained data, processing a field with a relief of 15%, relative to a field with a relief of 2%, leads to an increase in the consumption of fuel and fuel-lubricating materials on average, for 5 units of different composition, by 45.5 and 48%, respectively. Other indicators deteriorate by an average of 1.66 – 3.88%. All this, as a result, leads to a significant increase in the direct operating costs of the machine unit for processing one hectare of field.
METHODICAL PECULIARITIES OF ASSESSING THE LEVEL OF ENTERPRISE CIRCULARITY
Authors:   West Ukrainian National University, Nahara Maryna
Published: September 2023

It is substantiated that an important role in the process of the country’s transition to a circular model of economy is played by the primary links of the economic system – enterprises. Implementation of the circular economy principles can transform various aspects of businesses, including the organisation of business processes, interaction with suppliers, selection of raw materials, transport and distribution networks, customer relations and the end of the product life cycle. It is established that the lack of reliable data of the circular economy principles at the micro level leads to managerial problems, which impedes the formation of an effective strategy for sustainable enterprise development. It is noted that indicators of the closed-loop economy are necessary to monitor the progress in order to generate managerial influences to activate the cumulative effects of the circular economy model. It is envisaged that circular economy indicators can be used as key performance indicators for benchmarking enterprises by various stakeholders (partners, investors, government agencies), for informing consumers, and as a basis for regulatory changes, etc. The article substantiates the theoretical aspects of the circular economy at the current stage and outlines the predicted effects of its implementation at the micro level. The results of the analytical review and comparison of the most common in scientific research methodological approaches to the evaluation of the closed-loop economy at the local level are analyzed. It is determined that the formation of a relevant system of indicators of enterprise circularity requires complex changes in the traditional social, economic and environmental mechanisms of functioning. It is established that the indicators of the circular economy at the micro level usually cover the 3R imperatives. At the same time, they do not reflect the multi-vector nature of the closed cycle, and insufficiently analyse the environmental friendliness and zero-waste nature of production and consumption. A comprehensive methodological tool for assessing the circular development of an enterprise is developed. It will enable to ensure economic, environmental and social balance on the basis of circularity.
GUERRILLA MARKETING AS AN EFFECTIVE WAY OF BUSINESS PROMOTION
Authors:   Odesa National Economic University, Tarasova Krystyna , Salo Yana ,   Odesa National Economic University, Novak Hanna ,   Odesa National Economic University
Published: September 2023

Rivalry in the business environment continues to gain momentum - hundreds and even thousands of new enterprises and companies appear on the market every day. Some of them are aimed at improving the performance of their offline activities, while others specialize in online activities. As a result, it becomes increasingly difficult to purchase quality goods at the optimal price, and if you take into account the presence of big brands with huge budgets and capabilities, the use of some channels to attract buyers becomes at least ineffective. Given the large amount of "advertising noise", business entities increasingly turn to guerilla marketing methods in order to attract the attention of as many consumers as possible. The concept of guerrilla marketing includes a set of various innovative advertising tools aimed at obtaining a large effect with a small budget. Given the fact that these tools are increasingly used by practitioners, there is almost no scientific discussion about this concept. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to study the effectiveness of the use of guerilla marketing methods by modern enterprises, as well as to follow current trends in this direction. To achieve the outlined goal, the authors used the fundamental provisions of economic theory, the theory of economic intermediation, and the modern concept of marketing. This work describes the evolution of guerilla marketing as an attempt to attract the attention of recipients for relatively low costs using the effect of surprise. "Guerrilla" marketing campaigns are activities that go beyond the generally accepted methods and means of advertising communications and product promotion. "Guerrilla" marketing is based on psychological influence on the consumer's subconscious. Specialists claim that our reticular activating system, which acts as a filter for our perception, can be reprogrammed, which is exactly what subliminal marketing does. The model of the interaction of perceptions, feelings, behavior, and thoughts is based on the assumption that thoughts affect all the remaining elements of the model, including, and behavior. With the help of rare statistical data, an attempt is made to demonstrate the economic effectiveness of the use of guerilla marketing techniques in the activities of business entities and directions for further research in this direction are also outlined.
IDENTIFICATION OF RISKS IN THE MARKETING ANALYSIS OF AN ENTERPRISE
Authors:   Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Babukh Ilona , Fen Kateryna ,   Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University
Published: September 2023

The article examines the risks associated with marketing activities in enterprises. Implementing such activities amidst significant market uncertainty comes with risks, and the marketing service of an enterprise must diagnose and minimize their negative consequences. Risk analysis in marketing activities necessitates systematic marketing information, which marketers identify from various sources. Marketing risk analysis involves a specific sequence of actions wherein marketing specialists, understanding the company's specifics, identify marketing risks, their types, sources, and the factors that influence them, as well as the losses they may cause. Marketing theory and practice have developed a classification of marketing risks based on various criteria. This classification assists specialists in determining risk types, their numbers, and occurrence dynamics. Of utmost importance is analyzing the sources and factors of marketing risks - the causes or driving forces that generate risks. Moreover, analyzing losses from marketing risks is crucial, including determining the amount of losses by type and source of risks, and identifying sources of compensation, particularly those covered by insurance companies. The final stage of marketing risk analysis involves assessing the effectiveness of measures taken to overcome the consequences of these risks. Typically, marketing analysis includes an analytical report on marketing risks, grouping risk countermeasures by type, enabling the company's management to implement an effective policy. In modern conditions, each company develops its risk management system in marketing, based on risk analysis, with certain approaches fully and consistently disclosed in the international risk management standard ISO 31000:2009. The domestic market, with its specific characteristics, creates a comprehensive system of marketing risks for Ukrainian enterprises. Consequently, conducting a modern analysis and devising a set of special measures based on it will enable Ukrainian companies to develop and strengthen their market positions.
MODELLING A FORENSIC ECONOMIC EXPERTISE
Authors:   Forensic Research Institution, Ivankov Volodymyr
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the issue of developing a unified conceptual approach to the creation and adaptation of procedures and methods formalized to the object of forensic-economic expertise. The relevance of the research is determined by the need to systematize methods of forensic economic expertise adjusted to common or individual tasks that need to be solved during the pre-trial investigation or trial. The article analyzes the correlation between the tasks of a forensic expert as perception of the nature of criminogenic processes reflected in the system of accounting and methods of examination. The methodical approach was elaborated and the system of individual methods related to the algorithm of solving the problem of forensic economic expert through their procedures was modeled. Interaction of elements of the given model in the direction of their formalization presupposes the solution of individual forensic examination tasks, taking into account the nature of initial information about the object of forensic economic examination, its description on the basis of the formalized form. The proposed modeling of the expert examination process logically connects together the expert’s tasks, methods and the theoretical basis for the application of relevant procedures that are aligned with the overall goal of forensic economic examination. The results of expert examination process are logically concluded in the expert’s report. The presence of necessary condition to apply the proposed model of forensic economy expertise is proven, which include the creation of formalized description of the object branch of expertise - illegal (lawbreaking) activity and its reflection in the system of accounting. The main advantages of application of the forensic accounting model is creation of additional information possibilities to assess efficiency of the accounting system organization, efficiency of its control function as well as formation of restorative function and formation of reference and analytical data on reaction to unlawful actions of responsible persons. Practical results of application of methodological basis for construction of expert economic research taking into account the suggested scientific logic of its realization are new possibilities of generalization of practical activity of forensic experts in the area of research of economic offences, disclosure of potential of the whole set of instruments to perceive the object of forensic economic expert examination acquired by practice.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOCIAL PROTECTION POLICY AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL
Authors:   Institute of Administration, Governance and Professional Development Lviv Polytechnic National University, Blishchuk Kateryna
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the article is to consider the specifics of the social protection policy at the regional level and justify the proposals for its further development. The relevance of this study is the need to find ways to improve the social protection of vulnerable sections of the population of Ukraine, who suffered as a result of active military operations on the territory of Ukraine. The research methodology is based on general scientific methods such as analysis and synthesis, which are used to evaluate the main social indicators and draw conclusions about the current state of social protection in the regions of Ukraine. Also, the research in the article was carried out on the basis of the abstract-logical method, according to which proposals are presented and conclusions are drawn regarding the further development of the regional social protection policy. The result of the scientific research of this article is the argumentation that in modern conditions the policy of social protection at the regional level is carried out within the framework of the decentralized model of providing social services in Ukraine. The article shows the advantages of the decentralized model compared to the centralized one and proves that the regional aspect of social protection of vulnerable population groups enables direct contact between recipients and providers of social services, which is an indisputable advantage. The practical value of the article is the substantiation of further ways of development of the regional social protection policy in Ukraine within the perspective model of the organization of providing social services. It is shown that the basis of this model should be the functioning of executive authorities at the regional level, which should perform the corresponding functions assigned to them within the framework of the implementation of social protection policy tasks at the regional level. In particular, we are talking about organizational, monitoring, coordination, analytical, informational, controlling and financing functions. It is concluded that the implementation of the social protection policy at the regional level within the framework of the decentralization implemented in Ukraine is intended to demonstrate better results than the centralized model of the implementation of social protection, taking into account the high level of corruption in the Ukrainian state, as well as significant bureaucratic requirements for carrying out certain operations in the sphere social protection.
STATE AVIATION SERVICE OF UKRAINE: INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE, ROLE AND DEVELOPMENT TRAJECTORY
Authors:   National Aviation University, Mykhalchenko Oleksii
Published: September 2023

The article examines the retrospective of the creation of the State Aviation Service, its subordination, tasks and functions, legal status, organizational structure and the evolution of its changes. An analysis of the staffing of the State Aviation Service during 2017-2021 was carried out, and its shortcomings were identified. The qualitative composition of personnel by category and gender was studied. An assessment of the dynamics of the number and structure of flights served by the State Enterprise of the Air Traffic Service of Ukraine is provided. The dynamics of the number of flights was formalized, it was established that for all their types it is described by a polynomial function – a parabola with upward branches with a high value of the multiple coefficient of determination. It is shown that the sharp reduction in the number of flights in 2020 violated the established patterns, with the exception of transit transportation, the dynamics of which is described by a killing power function due to the largest reduction in transportation volumes compared to other types. The content and achievements of the functions of the State Aviation Service in terms of: international representation, ensuring the liberalization of air transport are summarized; supporting the Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine into NATO; development of an interactive platform for visualization of NOMOS aviation noise levels; spread of best energy efficiency practices and development of "green" infrastructure in civil airports of Ukraine; involvement of aviation enterprises in the implementation of the CORSIA program; introduction of a market mechanism for compensation and reduction of carbon emissions for international civil aviation; ensuring compliance of civil aviation of Ukraine with international standards; implementation of the quality management system; development of measures aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19; conducting consistent work on the digital transformation of air transport; maintenance of the appropriate level of its operational capacity under martial law conditions; consistent implementation of the adopted anti-corruption program and the SAFER-U project for the development of the aviation legislative framework of Ukraine. The prospects for the development of the State Aviation Service in terms of European integration are substantiated.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE SHADOW ECONOMY AND THE WELFARE OF THE POPULATION OF UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF ENSURING NATIONAL SECURITY
Authors:   Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University, Suprunova Iryna , Prokopchuk Mykhailo ,   Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University
Published: September 2023

The article outlines the essence of the concept of "poverty" as a phenomenon that reflects the impossibility due to a lack of funds to maintain the optimal standard of living inherent in a specific society in a specific period of time, or poverty is interpreted as the impossibility of maintaining the minimum level of consumption, which is determined on the basis of physiological, socially and culturally determined regulations According to the first approach, all those who live below a certain average standard of society are considered poor, and according to the second – only those who live below the minimum level defined by society. Thus, having an economic origin, poverty is a much broader phenomenon. It has been established that poverty is a multidimensional concept that includes different facets and has different ways of manifestation. The global trends in the spread of poverty and the peculiarities of this phenomenon in Ukraine are highlighted. The countries were considered by the level of GDP per capita. The concept of extreme poverty is considered as a type of poverty, which is known as the condition of a family or an individual who has a number of disadvantages that prevent them from participating in all social activities of the community. It is established that according to the United Nations (UN), this type of poverty is the most serious state of poverty, the term extreme poverty is used to denote a person who cannot meet his basic needs, in particular, in the sense of needs consisting of food, drink water, sleep at home, and access to education and health. A critical analysis of the level of extreme poverty in the countries of the world according to the data of the World Bank was carried out. A critical analysis of the dynamics and current state of the growth of the problem of poverty and deterioration of the level of kindness in Ukraine in connection with a full-scale war with a terrorist country has been carried out. The relationship between the shadow economy and the well-being of the population of Ukraine in the context of ensuring national security is characterized. The necessity of improving the state policy of detinization, which will comprehensively combine the solution of the main problems of the state on the path of post-war reconstruction, including improving the welfare of the population of Ukraine, is outlined.
ANALYTICAL SUPPORT OF COMMUNAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Authors:   West Ukrainian National University, Chykalo Inna
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to issues of analytical provision of communal property management. The article focuses on the fact that communal property is the main source of forming the resource potential of territorial communities, and therefore, the effectiveness of its management determines the level of their favorability. Under these conditions, local self-government bodies are faced with the question of choosing the optimal toolkit for communal property management to ensure procedural socio-economic development of the community. Analytical support plays an important role in this process. The author summarizes scientific approaches to the analytical support of management of communal property objects and outlines directions for improving this process. The article states that the informatization of the communal property management process based on the use of appropriate software allows for the search, allocation and formation of information arrays, which will serve as an information base for identifying alternatives for management decisions in this area. In the process of managing communal property, local self-government bodies can use various tools, namely: transfer property for permanent or temporary use to legal entities and individuals, lease or concession, sell and buy; use property as collateral; to resolve the issue of property alienation (privatization), etc. The correct choice of tools also determines the effectiveness of its use. The modern practice of the functioning of territorial communities indicates the presence of problems in the field of communal property management, which relate to the transfer of property to sublease, the holding of an auction, the use of objects of unfinished construction, sale, privatization, and others. Analytical support for communal property management will allow you to keep records of property, monitor the condition of communally owned objects, and track how efficiently leased property is used. At the same time, the use of modern forecasting methods will allow the local self-government body to choose the way to use the property from the point of view of the income that the community will be able to receive from its use. In this way, analytical support for the management of communal property will contribute to increasing the efficiency of its use and obtaining additional revenues for the local budget.
IMPROVEMENT OF THE STRATEGIC PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AT A CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISE
Authors:   State Biotechnological University, Bozhydai Iryna , Ustilovska Anastasiia ,   State University of Infrastructure and Technologies
Published: September 2023

In the modern world, personnel management plays a very important role in the development of society, since the management of the organization as a whole depends on the correct approach to management. With the help of staff, managers achieve their goals and objectives, using the work, intelligence and motives of other people's behavior. Personnel management is decisive in the efficiency of economic activity in the labor market. The competitiveness of the enterprise is always related to the people who work at the enterprise. The problem of personnel management of enterprises has always had a significant and urgent importance both among researchers-scientists and among managers-practitioners. Such popularity is due to the importance, first of all, of personnel in the activities of any business entity. In addition, the theory and practice of management is undergoing significant changes both under the influence of external challenges – the pandemic, digitalization, the emergence of artificial intelligence, and as a result of significant disparities between the achievements of Western researchers and management practices in international companies and the realities of management systems of domestic enterprises. This requires research and implementation of best practices and personnel management tools in the activities of domestic construction enterprises. The construction industry has a steady tendency to increase the need for qualified personnel. Yes, the last 20 years have been characterized by a change in the personnel structure at enterprises. Under today's conditions, under the influence of scientific and technical development due to the increase in the level of equipment with computerized production machines and lines, automation of logistics and production complexes, which require employees to have developed skills and abilities. Construction, in all its "sections", is a direct reflection of the state and level of development of the economy of any state. This sphere of management characterizes the nation's culture and aspirations for economic growth. Qualitative and quantitative indicators of the construction sphere of the state and private sectors of the economy largely depend on the level of qualification of construction personnel and on the technical equipment of its subjects.