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AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO THE STRATEGY OF THE TRANSFORMATION OF PRODUCTIVE ENTERPRISES
Authors: Chepeliuk Marharyta , Kutsenko Kateryna
Published: October 2021

The subject of this study is Ukrainian industrial enterprises. The methodology of the study is based on theoretical and methodological analysis of scientific literature, statistical and econometric methods, as well as observation, comparative method, description, measurement, analysis. To develop the approach, the transformation of the structure of the enterprise, its business processes and models is carried out. An integrated approach to transformation will provide a holistic picture of the integration of strategy, technology, business processes and data to obtain meaningful results in improving business efficiency and assessing the digital maturity of an enterprise. Development is often described as a movement from old to new, from simple to complex forms. We use this metaphor for digital development, such a movement has a rising point and a purpose towards which the enterprise moves. Digital development is endless, we can set new goals and move on. In order to move faster and more effectively, we need to navigate in this area. The strategy should be based on an understanding of the current situation and a projection of the future. This makes it possible to choose the target and direction of traffic, to define resources, to propose back-up options. Competitive and digital transformation strategies are now needed, and new methodologies are needed for their development based on architectural, technological, value, ecosystem and methodological approaches. The strategic plan poses all the problems because of the rapid pace of change and the nature of governance, but that is what enterprises need now in the new economy. Marketing tools are becoming relevant in the development of a digital transformation strategy. External and internal factors must be taken into account in order to ensure that the enterprise’s business activities generate a positive dynamic of economic growth. Marketing strategies should be taken into account and adapted to new developments in shaping a digital transformation strategy. Measuring digital maturity is becoming an applied tool for developing a digital strategy for a data-based organization, not just subjective judgments about potentially promising development paths.
GASTRONOMIC BRAND AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR TOURIST DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
Authors: Zelenko Olena
Published: October 2021

The article considers the peculiarities of the formation of the gastronomic brand of the territory. It was found that a large number of scientific works on gastronomic branding does not reveal the essence of the stages of formation of such a brand. Despite some successful practices in the use of gastronomic products to promote tourism services, the general recommendations for the use of the gastronomic brand as a tool for managing the development of a tourist destination in the functioning of the tourism industry at the regional level remain undisclosed. Based on the review of previous publications, the purpose of this study is to determine the stages of formation and features of the gastronomic brand to increase the attractiveness and efficiency of tourist destination management. As a result of the study on the role of the gastronomic brand in the process of managing a tourist destination, it was determined: the process of creating a brand should take place in stages, and involves determining the type of territory, identifying the relationship between the number of tourists and their gastronomic needs. historical traditions of ethnic cuisine and the creation of conditions for a harmonious combination of gastronomic brand with the brand of a tourist destination; there is a directly proportional connection between the gastronomic brand of the territory and the brand of the tourist destination: the presence of the former contributes to the sustainable development of the latter; The positive impact of the gastronomic brand on the development of the tourist destination becomes possible due to the harmonization of common value-oriented components implemented in the destination branding as well as during gastronomic branding. Ukraine is just beginning its journey to recognize its gastronomic products, traditions and related historical and cultural heritage. Adherence to the presented recommendations on the creation and gastronomic brands of certain areas will promote their development as tourist destinations, improve the socio-economic situation of the region, and allow to restore the full functioning of the tourism industry after the pandemic crisis.
THE SYSTEM OF DIRECT TAXATION IN UKRAINE
Authors: Holovachko Vasyl , Maksimenko Diana , Kolesnyk Stella-Valentyna
Published: October 2021

For the development of any country, everything in the country's economy needs to work at the highest level. This article is devoted to the system of direct taxation in Ukraine.
It is determined that the main document regulating taxation is the Tax Code of Ukraine. The Tax Code clearly states that the tax is a mandatory, unconditional payment to the budget received from taxpayers. The direct taxation system in Ukraine could be better, but a number of problems prevent it from functioning fully. Direct tax is important for the activities of producers of various goods. The system of direct taxation in the world occupies a significant niche, in turn, as in Ukraine. Therefore, for development, it is necessary to start relying on the experience of the countries of the World.
From this we get that it is important to reform the taxation system in Ukraine, starting with direct taxation. The direct tax system has many benefits that do not allow obtaining financial resources in full.
Analyzing the data on the consolidated budget in Ukraine, it can be noted that it is formed from 80% of tax revenues. This is not enough by European standards. This suggests that in Ukraine the suboptimal structure of the revenue side of the state budget.
Examining the factors influencing the system of direct taxation of individuals and legal entities, it was found that the most important qualitative factor from the standpoint of fiscal orientation is the level of tax evasion.
The problem of taxation at all times, and especially in our time and for our country is extremely relevant, because it is taxes that are the source of income to the state, without which no country can exist. Direct taxes and are the basis for taxation.
Direct and indirect taxes are also important for tax culture. Tax culture is important for effective tax collection. This can be explained by the receipt of income and income taxes, which depend on the correctness of the declaration of these incomes. In European countries, declaration is a prerequisite for every citizen, and public morality is focused on condemning those who hide something. In turn, this culture in society in Ukraine does not yet have a proper level.
Therefore, the country should pay more attention to the control of the direct taxation system and create conditions for the payers of these taxes.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC INDICATORS OF TERRITORIAL REGION
Authors: Romanovska Yuliia , Makarenko Marina , Khmaruk Veronika
Published: October 2021

The study of some indicators of the components of socio-economic development of the region on the example of Vinnytsia region, namely production, financial, demographic, scientific and technical, social, environmental. It is stated that the provision of socio-economic development of the territorial community is realized through the financial content of the social sphere at the expense of own municipal funds and subsidies from the state budget. The assessment of expenditures proves that the social protection of the Vinnytsia region ensures compliance with the constitutional guarantees of citizens. The studied indicators of the Vinnytsia region prove that the socio-economic development of the community is aimed at ensuring the statutory guarantees of social protection of citizens, as well as streamlining the existing system of municipal assistance, benefits and compensation.
One of the most successful system technologies that allows you to assess the impact of external and internal factors is a SWOT-analysis. The results of the SWOT analysis make it possible to assess the ability to withstand threats, as well as to overcome internal shortcomings.
Thus, the internal factors of socio-economic development of the Vinnytsia region are dominated by strengths. With regard to agriculture and industry, the situation in the region is currently exacerbated by a shortage of skilled labor, namely, specialists in engineering and manufacturing. External labor migration increases the risk of further development of the labor industry.
Declared indicators of socio-economic development of the territorial community are considered in terms of a set of different social and economic goals, rational and reasonable use of municipal and state financial resources.
The given separate indicators characterizing social and economic development of territorial community allow to define acceptability of conditions for life and development of the person, social and economic stability of community. Changes in social and economic indicators under the influence of internal factors are the basis for the formation of qualitative socio-economic development of the region and the state as a whole.
MODELING INFORMATION SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MANAGEMENT BASED ON ІDEF0 METHODOLOGY
Authors: Kamyshnykova Evelina
Published: October 2021

Sustainable enterprise development depends on the effectiveness of the corporate social responsibility management in general and its information management system in particular. The paper develops the structural and functional model of information support for strategic corporate social responsibility management based on the application of IDEF0 methodology. The information model takes into account theoretical and methodological provisions of the proposed mechanism of strategic corporate social responsibility management, in particular a reflexive approach to interaction with the enterprise stakeholders. In the course of developing the IDEF0-model of information support, the functional decomposition of the process is represented in graphical notation. Logical connections between management functions, input, output, control signals and mechanisms are established that contribute to the effective implementation of strategic corporate social responsibility management. Expert evaluation methods, mathematical methods and models, and strategic management methods are the control signals that manage the implementation of the mechanism of strategic corporate social responsibility management. Model inputs are the parameters of the enterprise internal and external environment, while outputs contain financial and non-financial reporting with improved indicators of socially oriented balanced scorecard, which reflects changes in the strategic corporate social responsibility management system. Mechanisms for implementing the process are represented by corporate social responsibility department, functional departments, deputy director of corporate social responsibility and CEO, which together reflect the company organizational support the developed process.
The use of IDEF0 methodology for information modeling ensures the formation of optimal information flow structure and cost minimization for changes in the enterprise organizational structure during the transition to the implementation of the mechanism of strategic corporate social responsibility management. It allows obtaining a complete picture of the proposed information mechanism.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND ELECTRONIC COMMERCE IN THE PERIOD OF MODERN CHALLENGES
Authors: Hryniuk Diana , Nikolaiev Yaroslav , Borysova Oksana
Published: October 2021

The current trend in the development of the world community in the face of challenges and threats is the search for the most rational ways to increase the competitiveness of economies. Against the background of the pandemic and isolation, international trade is extremely important and dynamic as a form of the system of international relations and, at the same time, an instrument of integration and communication of states and economic entities. The paper systematizes the theoretical, scientific and practical achievements of foreign and domestic scientists on this issue, summarizes the role and importance of e-commerce from the standpoint of world experience. It also notes the prospects for growth of the electronic market of Ukraine against the background of current trends and challenges. The conclusions contain a vision of prospects and proposals for the development of e-commerce in Ukraine in order to strengthen the competitive position of the state in the European and world economic space.
RETHINKING FINANCIAL AND MONETARY POLICY IN THE CONTEXT OF MARKET TRANSFORMATION AND PROSPECTIVE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINE
Authors: Bazyliuk Antonina
Published: October 2021

The article is dedicated to the issue of adequacy of financial resources for structural changes in the context of market transformation of Ukraine’s economy. It was determined that formal character and uncompleted market reforms in most cases had resulted a strong motivational environment to reduce the domestic development potential and the spread of the shadow economy. The decisive factor in the implementation of the relevant changes was the use of cheap labor, which allowed maintaining a high level of employment, but at the cost of falling efficiency and profitability of production. The GDP cut by almost half but unemployment rate achieved 2%, and not only the labor force but also the enterprises that were privatized depreciated. The funds raised from their sale served as an additional, but very limited, source of public finance.
The objects of privatization were depreciated enterprises, the funds from which served as an additional, but very limited, source to public finance. Their permanent deficit with falling GDP required a stronger tax component to offset rising government spending.
The article presents the consequences of using a deficit model of the economy financing, in particular: falling GDP, including GDP per capita, the formation of a large power of the self-employed population, a significant spread of the shadow economy and the associated large stratification, development of inflationary processes, strengthening of tax pressure on legal business, deteriorating technical and technological condition of enterprises, lack of investment resources in their renewal, a significant amount of non-performing loans, which limits the motivation to invest as well as essential accumulation of debts.
The proposals are made to change the model of economy financing via the transition to domestic sources of expanding effective demand, which stimulates increased productivity through innovation and investment. The implementation of this model involves a consistent increase in the cost of labor, consistent with the reduction of the tax burden, strengthening incentives to reduce costs and increase efficiency and provides expanded investment based on increasing domestic demand.
METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC COMPANIES
Authors: Zaitseva Liudmyla
Published: October 2021

The article emphasizes the priority of financial strategy to achieve sustainable development of the company by ensuring the balance of functions and objectives. The author’s view of the definition of “financial strategy” defines the specific functions, key features and components that allow the implementation of the financial action plan associated with risk and uncertainty.
The financial strategy of a public company focused on sustainable development is a system of formation and implementation of priority financial goals that ensure balanced development by effectively attracting and using financial resources, coordinating their flows, ensuring the necessary level of financial security based on continuous accounting of external and internal factors.
The methodological bases of the process of financial support of socially responsible activity of public companies, which serve as the basis of financial strategy: system of principles and goals, mechanisms of interaction of subject and object of management, nature of relations between elements of economic and organizational structure, forms of adaptation to constantly changing conditions environment.
The content of priority aspects of financial strategy based on business planning in connection with certain provisions of theories of financial equilibrium, financial and economic stability and economic growth is outlined.
On the basis of the system approach the conceptual model of financial strategy of sustainable development of public companies is presented, presented in the form of stages which is realized by means of own methods and financial indicators of the specified components. Of particular importance for the company is the value as an indicator of status. Due to the company’s potential, financial and non-financial capital, the influence of external factors of the business environment and time, the model of value formation is characterized in the context of socially oriented activities. The proposed components of the model indicate the factors shaping the value of financial flows of income and expenses, the cost of capital, as well as the influence of risk factors and uncertainty.
CONCEPTUAL PRINCIPLES OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF ENTERPRISES IN THE PASSENGER SECTOR OF RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Authors: Ovchynnikova Viktoria , Haranzha Karyna , Lavreniuk Yevheniia
Published: October 2021

In the article during the research it is established that transformational changes in the world economy provoke significant changes in the environment of enterprises of the passenger sector of railway transport, which lead to a radical revision of the principles of its activity, increasing risks and uncertainty. The expediency of adapting the conceptual provisions of strategic management of passenger complex development, which should be based on the need to timely overcome problems in the industry and change management tools to respond in a timely manner to challenges and block potential problems. The analysis of the functioning of the passenger complex of railway transport of Ukraine, allowed to identify a significant number of problems (delays in reforms, fragmentary business model of passenger transport management and low quality of personnel management, critical level of wear and tear of technical and technological base and infrastructure due to difficult financial and economic situation etc.), indicating the systemic nature of the crisis. It is established that the effective implementation of strategic tools should be based on the following principles: system diagnostics and planning of key parameters of economic development of the passenger complex; urgent response to minimal deviations in the performance of the passenger complex and the manifestations of the crisis in the environment of its operation; prevention, situationally and alternative actions; adequacy of the chosen scenario of response to existing and potential manifestations of crisis situations; maximum mobilization of internal and external resources, reserves to support sustainable economic growth; targeted coordination of management actions with the strategy of development of the passenger complex of railway transport; innovation of strategic tools; comprehensive control and adjustment of crisis leveling scenarios, etc. It is substantiated that in order to overcome the negative tendencies in the activity of the enterprises of the passenger complex of railway transport it is necessary to focus on the system approach to the choice of progressive tools of strategic management of the complex in the conditions of macro environment transformation.
IDENTIFICATION OF EXOGENOUS FACTORS THAT CAUSE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION
Authors: Ovchynnikova Viktoria , Popov Denys
Published: October 2021

The article proves the need to develop high-speed railway transport, due to the fact that the last decade of travel on high-speed trains around the world is often faster than on airplanes, due to the lack of lengthy check-in, baggage screening, airport transfers and others. This type of transportation is becoming a major factor in the growing trend when passengers choose a high-speed train instead of an airplane. A detailed analysis of high-speed railway transport activities and their competitive advantages in the domestic and world transport markets are outlined. It is proved that in the conditions of cardinal transformation of the external environment caused by globalization, digitalization and intellectualization of world economy the guarantee of efficiency of strategy of development of any business entity is establishment of exogenous factors. The necessity of using methods and models of strategic management in the process of development of high-speed railway transportation in Ukraine is substantiated, as well as the necessity of determining the corresponding exogenous factors. The study identified the following key factors: intensification of international traffic, development of subversive technologies for trains and new transport systems, introduction of multimodal high-speed railway passenger transport technologies, development of multimodal transport infrastructure for high-speed railway passenger transport, development of private passenger transport, partnerships in the use of various forms of state support, digitalization of business processes of high-speed railway passenger transportation, development of intelligent transport systems for high-speed railway passenger transportation, improving customer service of high-speed railway passenger transportation, increasing reliability and safety of rail passenger-passenger transportation cross-border cooperation during the development of high high-speed railway passenger traffic. This will create a basis for determining the impact of macroeconomic conditions on the development of high-speed passenger railway transport and establish the patterns of their economic growth.
FINANCIAL ECOSYSTEM AS AN INNOVATIVE BUSINESS MODEL OF MODERN BANKING
Authors: Borysova Larysa , Kolesnik Olga , Shramko Helen
Published: October 2021

The article considers the strategic priorities of the transformation of the traditional model of integrated corporate banking. In its place is formed a diverse ecosystem of banking and non-banking organizations. Despite the rapid development of digital innovation in the retail banking markets and the growing influence of non-banking organizations in the institutional business, the corporate banking market was "protected". Thus, a turning point in this area has come due to the development of technology, changes in the work culture and regulatory framework. New generations of customers and competitors appear, trying to change the established order of things, and the usual activities and sources of income are no longer as effective. These changes not only pose problems and threats, but also open up new opportunities – banks and other financial institutions get a unique chance to position themselves in a new way as reliable helpers in the economy of tomorrow. A major issue in the transformation of banking is the intensification of competition not only within the sector but also outside it. This is due to the challenges facing other sectors of the economy. Thus, corporate business is based on the relationship with the client rather than the typical conditions, critical for the performance of company treasuries of their functions, which require deep integration of bank and client systems. Therefore, suppliers of financial technologies (fintech companies) and other alternative players are still inferior to banks in this area. Today, the largest companies already use multi-dealer currency platforms to manage currency risk. To manage payments, working capital and liquidity, many companies also use non-digital channels of access to banking services, and systems for managing treasury operations and enterprise resource planning. In order to remain active market participants not only as financial intermediaries, but also as business units, banks should act appropriately in such areas as assessment of possible competition scenarios in the industry, investment in customer interface development and actively participate in the creation of industry platforms. The changes in the mentioned areas not only pose threats, but also open up new opportunities for banks and other financial institutions.
PROBLEMS OF EXCHANGE ACTIVITY DEVELOPMENT IN UKRAINE
Authors: Zharun Olena , Korotieiev Mykola , Tupchiy Оksana
Published: October 2021

In an article, based on a thorough analysis of the theoretical material and practical evaluation of financial market experts, the author gives an overview of the current state of the Ukraine securities market, makes it a comparative analysis of the U.S. market, followed by the identification of the problems affecting the development of the industry.
The goal of the article lies in generalisation of functions of modern exchanges, analysis of specific features of the organisational and legal status of commodity and stock exchanges in Ukraine, detection of problems in exchange trade development and development of a set of measures for their solution. The article considers an exchange as a poly-functional institute that performs specific functions: organisation of regular trade with financial and tangible assets in the prescribed place and in accordance with the established rules; development of rules of exchange trade and their observance by all participants of the trade; guarantee of execution of the concluded transactions; detection, fixation and monitoring of current prices on exchange commodities. Comparison of the organisational and legal statuses of commodity and stock exchanges in Ukraine showed that stock exchanges have higher entrance barriers (organisational and legal form, minimal size of the authorised capital, order of use of profit, specific registration procedures and licensing of activity). It was found in the result of the study that underdevelopment of the exchange segment of trade in Ukraine, on the one hand, is caused by availability of system problems in the national economic system and, on the other hand, is an inhibitory factor of economic development. Measures on improvement of the state regulation of the exchange trade includes putting in order the organisational and legal status of exchanges, overcoming the existing fragmentariness of trade areas, development of mechanisms of guarantee of execution of the concluded exchange transactions and stimulation of exchanges to introduce modern electronic trade systems. The prospect of further studies in this direction is development of approaches to assessment of effectiveness and efficiency of exchange trade in Ukraine.
DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS ON THE BASIS OF «GREEN ECONOMY»
Authors: Yasnolob Ilona , Radionova Yana , Bereznytsky Eugen
Published: October 2021

The article provides a scientific and theoretical justification for the direction of sustainable development of rural areas on the basis of "green" economy. It is determined that the quantity, quality and scalability of indicators for measuring the "green" economy is still a new and narrow direction, focused mainly on the local level. With this in mind, effective and universal methods and tools (such as indicators) are needed to collect data that will help move towards a bioeconomic strategy, a green economy and a more sustainable future, including in rural areas. It is noted that a decentralized, sustainable and competitive approach to the transition to a "green economy" is based on network thinking and sustainable use of natural resources now and in the future. It is established that the concept of "green" economy is based on three paradigms: resource efficiency; ecosystem resilience; social justice. Resource efficiency is a way to achieve more from natural resources at lower cost, which increases the total economic value through more productive use of resources, taking into account their entire life cycle. The resilience of ecological systems is the number of disturbances that the system can absorb without changing areas of resilience. Stability is defined as the ability of a system to maintain its basic structure, function, and feedback. Social justice focuses on environmental, economic or social aspects. Social justice is fair access to resources and livelihoods. The main goals of the development of "green" economy for rural areas are studied: studying the potential of rural areas for food and energy production and identifying ways to convert surplus energy, food and other products into new products or services; identifying potential for synergies in the use of by-products of food production and studying their suitability for the production of other products; incompatible by-products are sent directly to production or reused as bioenergy raw materials; study the possibilities of using secondary flows (for example, processing residues) of municipal energy production, and, for example, their use as nutrients in the production of raw materials; exploring new energy sources, independent of biomass, that could be used for own energy production in rural areas (eg, solar and hydro).
CUSTOMER SERVICE IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS: ASPECTS OF PARTNER MARKETING
Authors: Hirna Olha , Darmogray Iryna
Published: October 2021

The article describes the main aspects of improving customer service of the bank using elements of affiliate marketing. The formation of high attractiveness of the bank for the client by establishing strategically promising partnership relations presents the formation of high attractiveness of the bank for the client. The bank expects long-term economic benefits, and the client expects to receive an acceptable level of service. The main aspects of KREDOBANK JSC activity are analyzed, and it is noted that the bank is a leader in providing banking services in Western Ukraine. These services include retail and business lending, bank card and account servicing, valuables storage services, and more. To assess the current situation regarding the customer base and establish partnerships with customers, increase the attractiveness of JSC "KREDOBANK" conducted a survey of retail customers on the basis of questionnaires. Based on the analysis of the survey results, the strengths and weaknesses of the studied bank were identified. The positive side is that most of the bank's customers are economically active people with stable monthly incomes. At the same time, new opportunities were identified to attract new clients, namely student youth. This category of the population in the future, with a well-formed policy of the bank in terms of customer service, may become its customers in the segment of the economically active population. Therefore, a new package of services "Student" was developed and proposed, which on the basis of the existing tariff package of the bank, provides lower tariffs, reduced commission for transactions, lower interest on a loan for small amounts, extended grace period when using an overdraft. As a result of the study, along with the positive elements (staff competence, level of communication, bank reliability), such negative trends in customer service as low speed of customer service, lack of understanding of customer needs (in some cases). In order to eliminate these negative elements and increase the level of customer service, it is proposed to improve the existing Internet banking system. These improvements apply to the mobile application: it is proposed to update its design, expand functionality, eliminate malfunctions.
Sheep reproductive management
Authors: Ramírez-Reyes D.S. , Marín-Osorio Y. , Arzola-Hernández M.P. , Santiago Pérez X. , Gallegos-Sánchez J. , Fraire-Cordero S.
Published: October 2021

Objective: To describe some reproductive management programs that allow increasing the productive efficiency of ewes.
Design/methodology/approach: Description of the main hormones and their application in sheep reproductive management protocols. The subjects are reviewed based on academic references as well as on their use in sheep reproductive protocols at the Sheep and Goat Reproduction Laboratory of the Colegio de Postgraduados, Mexico.
Results: Hormones, socio-sexual strategies, reproductive protocols and techniques are tools that improve the reproductive efficiency of ewes during the reproductive season and seasonal anestrus.
Study limitations/implications: The basic techniques of reproductive management and protocols in sheep are mostly available, however, they still have room for improvement, therefore, multiple efforts involving all participants, such as the primary sector, public and private institutions, are required.
Findings/conclusions: Reproductive management is an important pillar for animal production; thus its implementation is fundamental to improve the reproductive and productive efficiency of a herd
Combined effects of cover crops and herbicide rotation as proactive weed management in pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr) in Huimanguillo Tabasco, Mexico.
Authors: GARCIA DE LA CRUZ RUBEN , García- López Eustolia
Published: October 2021

Objective: to evaluate the effect of two proactive strategies for weed management in pineapple, including (1) cover crop rotation and reduced rate of herbicide (RRH) and (2) cover crop association and RRH.
Design/Methodology/Approach: We conducted pineapple field experiments in Huimanguillo, Tabasco Mexico, using a complete randomized block design for both rotation and association experiments. Weed occurrence were registered and classified. The weed management effect of cover crops such as cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), sunnhemp (Crotalaria juncea), stylo (Stylozanthes guanensis) and velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) were evaluated alone and combined with three herbicides. Data of soil ground cover and  weed suppression levels were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and the means were separated by Least Significant Differences (LSD) at P = 0.05.
Results:          Synergistic interaction was detected for weed suppression in all cover crops and herbicide treatments.  Combined effects of metribuzin and pendimethalin herbicides with cover crops varied from 80%- 90 % of weed suppression until 90 days after treatment (DAT); however, when cover crops were combined with haloxifop plus diuron, 100 %   of weed control was achieved until 90 DAT.  
Study limitations/implications. Irrigation, weather conditions may affect observations.
Findings/Conclusions: Our results showed that all cover crops, specially Vigna unguiculata and Mucuna pruriens in a rotation system, along with reduced rate of herbicides is novel approach strategy for weed management in pineapple plantation. Cover crops such as cowpea might improve crop performance, productivity and feasibility for farmers. The reduced rates of preemergence herbicides and cover crops will be very helpful for the farmers and for protection of environment.
Keywords:  Cover crops, Anananas comosus, herbicide, weed suppression, integrated weed management
Agricultura familiar e o Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar
Authors: Gonçalves Aires Stefanie , Da Silva Dias Lidiane Nazaré , Laurinho Ícaro Saraiva , Do Nascimento Franco Bianca Suelem
Published: October 2021

O artigo apresenta desafios enfrentados pelos agricultores familiares no processo de venda de alimentos para o PNAE, conforme o modelo de gestão intersetorial na perspectiva de implementação top down. Utilizou-se um construto para aplicação junto aos agricultores familiares. Desafios como a burocracia documental exigida direcionam a formação de associações e cooperativas, de modo há reunir uma maior diversidade dos alimentos para atender aos editais. Consequentemente existe uma maior regularização devido facilidades para o processo de habilitação no certame. Evidências apontam que o programa está sendo implementado de acordo com a perspectiva top down, ocasionando maiores desafios considerados “desvios de rota”.
Online language Classes: Perceptions and Challenges of Prospective Language Teachers
Authors: Hamsan Nurziana
Published: October 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many activities to be halted including education. Educational institutions are now closed and operating online to ensure the safety of the students and the teachers. Students are now learning online and modular mode. Thus, it has caused the students and teachers to encounter bumps in learning. Hence, this led the researcher to find out and examine the perceptions and challenges that prospective language teachers experience when learning online. The researcher utilized the thematic analysis method to reveal the perceptions and challenges experienced by prospective language teachers in online learning. The data for this study were obtained from the interviews that were conducted with the respondents. It was revealed that there were a number of challenges that the respondents experienced which include poor internet connection, physical distractions, lack of motivation and power interruptions.
Articulating Fragrant Agarwood Formation as an Outcome of the Interaction between the Insect Zeuzera conferta and Aquilaria trees – A Review
Authors: Khakhlari Arup , Sen Supriyo
Published: October 2021

Agarwood is the resinous infected wood obtained from Aquilaria species, which is a highly priced product in the flavour and fragrance market. Its formation is a complex process of interaction between the plant, insect, and microorganisms. Multiple studies concerning the interaction of microorganisms with the Aquilaria tree have been reported. However, the significant interaction between the insect Zeuzera conferta Walker (Lepidoptera: Cossidae) with Aquilaria has been overlooked, and only exiguous studies have been accomplished. Considering the dearth of available literature on this interesting phenomenon a review has been attempted. The taxonomical and morphological descriptions proffered by researchers and the insect life cycle are discussed. The review lays emphasis on the chemical ecology of the interaction between Z. conferta, Aquilaria and associating microorganisms as a possible continuum operating in the form of complex chemical signalling via release and sensing of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Herbivore Induced Plant Volatiles (HIPVs) and Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (MVOCs). The review also scrutinizes the future perspectives of understanding the interaction in devising suitable management strategies to prevent uncontrolled infestation and, simultaneously, develop artificial rearing technology for the insect Z. conferta as a strategy for ensuring sustainable livelihood of farmers dependent on agarwood production.
Assessing Local Vulnerability to Climate Change by Using Livelihood Vulnerability Index: A Case Study of Dipang Watershed in Central Himalaya Region of Nepal
Authors: Dhungana Kapil , Chand Harish Bahadur , Bhandari Dinesh , Kumar Abhishek , Singh Sanjay , Bohara Ramesh
Published: October 2021

The current study uses the livelihood vulnerability index (LVI) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change livelihood vulnerability index (IPCC-LVI) approaches to assess household’s livelihood vulnerability in the Dipang watershed located in the Central Himalayan region of Nepal. Primary data was collected through various participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools such as direct observation, key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs) and household surveys. Similarly, data on climatic variables were collected from the nearby meteorological station over 30 years (1987-2018). The mean annual average temperature increased by 0.036°C while the average rainfall decreased by 2.30 mm. Respondents perceived a similar trend of rising temperatures, decreasing rainfall intensity, dryness in the atmosphere, and dwindling water sources. The overall LVI score (0.416) indicated that the households are vulnerable to climate change. Food (0.642) and natural disasters and climate variability (0.566) were the most vulnerable among all contributing factors. Similarly, the overall LVI-IPCC score (0.104) indicated that the households were moderately vulnerable due to high exposure (0.566), sensitivity (0.448), and low adaptive capacity (0.334). The study findings suggest an urgent need to reduce high exposure to climate risks, improved livelihood strategies, and boost agricultural productivity and health in the watershed area.
Export of Educational Services in Modern Conditions: Problems and Development Prospects
Authors:   Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Russia, Arkhangelsk, Sankovskaya Olga M.
Published: October 2021

The world education system in the context of a pandemic, aggravated confrontation between globalism and isolationism, aa well as growing integration and migration processes is changing rapidly. The article identifies the main trends that are currently appearing in the world market of educational services. The online learning format has special requirements for all participants in the educational process. The virtual educational environment has serious advantages, while at the same time complicating the process of forming a multicultural society.
Success of Tutor Support of Project and Educational Research Activities of Students: Criteria and Diagnostic Tools
Authors:   Ulyanovsk State Pedagogical University named after I.N. Ulyanov, Ulyanovsk, Zarubina Valentina V. , Ladaeva Larisa G. ,   Gymnasium No. 34, Ulyanovsk
Published: October 2021

The article discusses the issues of organizing design and educational research activities of students using tutoring. The relevance of this topic is due to the need for high-quality implementation of the Federal State Educational Standards of General Education, which formulate the task of forming and developing design and research skills of students. The authors propose criteria and tools for diagnosing the success of tutor support, tested in pedagogical practice, cite the results of diagnostics, testifying to the positive influence of tutor support on the formation of schoolchildren’s internal motives and a steady interest in design and research, on the improvement of students’ skills in choosing a topic and formulating a project and research problem, on an increase in the quality of finished works. The article was prepared on the basis of research materials carried out in 2018–2021 in Ulyanovsk Gymnasium No. 34.
Duyum, Algı ve Marka: Tüketici Tutumlarına Yönelik Üç Boyutlu Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: BÜDÜN AYDIN Esra
Published: October 2021

Ürünlerin ve markaların yavaş yavaş birbirine benzemeye başlaması, geleneksel yöntemlerin günümüz tüketicilerini artık yeterince etkileyememesi gibi nedenler, markaları farklı stratejiler geliştirmeye yöneltmiştir. Bu stratejilerden biri ise tüketici algı ve tutumlarını beş duyu aracılığıyla etkilemeyi amaçlayan duyusal markalamadır. Duyusal markalama; renk, ses, koku, doku ve tat uyarıcıları ile tüketici algıları bilinçli ve sistematik olarak şekillendirilmektedir. Bu çalışmada duyuların, tüketicilerin markaya ilişkin tutum oluşturmalarındaki etkisine yönelik bir değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Bu değerlendirme tutumun öğeleri olan bilişsel, duygusal ve davranışsal boyutları aracılığıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Değerlendirme sonucuna göre tüketicilerin ürün veya markayla ilgili sahip oldukları bilgi düzeyi, his ve niyetin, markaya yönelik algılamaları ve tutumları etkilediği görülmüştür. Diğer yandan marka algısı boyutları olan marka bilinirliği, marka çağrışımları, algılanan kalite ve marka sadakatinin, beş duyunun tamamından ayrı ayrı etkilendiği görülmüştür. Bu etki düzeyi ise markanın veya ürünün niteliğine göre farklılık göstermektedir. Özellikle de alanyazın kaynaklarına göre duyuların tüketicileri, bilişsel tanımlar ve duygusal şemalar yoluyla motive ederek davranışsal eyleme sevk ettiği sonucuna varılmıştır.
Use of smartphones among first year MBBS students during COVID19 pandemic in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Saha Sujan , Nova Samiha Bushra
Published: October 2021

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. The virus after first identification on December 2019 in Wuhan, China spreads very fast all over the world including Bangladesh. To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission among medical students, teachers and staff, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh government implemented home quarantine on first year MBBS students of 2020-21 session and ordered to begin online classes. A cross-sectional study was designed to assess the usage of smart phone in each positive and negative ways among students. Randomly 196 students completed an internet form (mean age 19±2 years). The questionnaire contains socio-economic, academic, quarantine connected data and smartphone usage. The majority of the participants (41.33%) assured that the usage of smartphone has been multiplied to eight to 12 hours per day. Many demographic and quarantine factors are assessed e.g. students' gender, the sector of study additionally to the situation of quarantine (urban, rural) and also the speed of internet speed there showed statistically important associations with smartphone addiction throughout the quarantine. Smartphones are both a curse and a boon to the newer generation as a great way of getting used for education and entertainment purposes, conjointly influences a lot of sick habits within the first year MBBS students like looking adult sites or being obsessed on social or other websites. This study shows the use of smart phone in by the first year medical students of Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh in both positive and negative ways that also reflects the other first year medical students of 2020-21 session in Bangladesh.
Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2021, 7 (3), 284-291
Aplikasi Penerimaan dan Pengeluaran Kas Berbasis Web dan WhatsApp Gateway
Authors: Hakim Lutfi , Kristanto Sepyan Purnama , Shodiq Mohammad Nur , Amaliyah Eka
Published: October 2021

Sistem penerimaan dan pengeluaran kas di SMK Nurut Taqwa Songgon masih menggunakan cara konvensional dengan menulis secara manual di buku sehingga proses yang dilakukan kurang optimal, dan banyak sekali kendala yang dihadapi seperti kehilangan data dan butuh waktu yang cukup panjang dalam pengurusannya. Berdasarkan permasalahan yang ada, pada penelitian ini dilakukan pengembangan aplikasi yang dapat membantu pekerjaan bendahara berbasiskan web dan WhatsApp Gateway. Metode pengembangan sistem yang digunakan dalam aplikasi ini menggunakan RAD (Rapid Application Development) dan dibangun menggunakan framework Codelgniter. Hasil yang didapatkan dari penelitian ini adalah aplikasi ini dapat mempermudah bendahara dalam mengelola data tanggungan siswa dan pencatatan transaksi pengeluaran sekolah, seperti penggajian karyawan, pengelolaan pembayaran siswa dan melihat transaksi penerimaan dan pengeluaran secara keseluruhan di SMK Nurut tanpa memerlukan waktu yang panjang lagi, sedangkan untuk para wali murid dapat terbantu dalam memantau pembayaran yang dilakukan oleh anaknya melalui fitur Whatsapp Gateway. Berdasarkan pengujian yang dilakukan didapatkan bahwa semua fitur yang dikembangkan dapat berjalan sesuai dan tingkat kualitas sistem berkriteria baik dengan presentase sebesar 88.5%.