bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluating Population Density as a Parameter for Optimizing COVID-19 Testing: Statistical Analysis
Authors: Budhwani Karim I , Budhwani Henna , Podbielski Ben
Published: December 2020

Background

SARS-CoV-2 transmission risk generally increases with the proximity of those shedding the virus to those susceptible to infection. Thus, this risk is a function of both the number of people and the area they occupy. However, the latter continues to evade the COVID-19 testing policy.

Objective

The aim of this study is to analyze per capita COVID-19 testing data reported for Alabama to evaluate whether testing realignment along population density, rather than density agnostic per capita, would be more effective.

Methods

Descriptive statistical analyses were performed for population, density, COVID-19 tests administered, and positive cases for all 67 Alabama counties.

Results

Tests reported per capita appeared to suggest widespread statewide testing. However, there was little correlation (r=0.28, P=.02) between tests per capita and the number of cases. In terms of population density, new cases were higher in areas with a higher population density, despite relatively lower test rates as a function of density.

Conclusions

Increased testing in areas with lower population density has the potential to induce a false sense of security even as cases continue to rise sharply overall.
Building Health Services in a Rapidly Changing Landscape: Lessons in Adaptive Leadership and Pivots in a COVID-19 Remote Monitoring Program
Authors: Laur Celia Violet , Agarwal Payal , Mukerji Geetha , Goulbourne Elaine , Baranek Hayley , Pus Laura , Bhatia R Sacha , Martin Danielle , Bhattacharyya Onil
Published: December 2020

Adaptive leadership has become an essential skill for leaders in health systems to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic as new knowledge emerges and case counts rise, fall, and rise again. This leadership approach has been described as an iterative process of taking a wide view of the situation, interpreting the meaning of incoming data from multiple directions, and taking real-time action. This process is also common in start-ups, which attempt to create new products or services of uncertain value for consumer markets that may not yet exist. Start-ups manage uncertainty through “pivots,” which can include changes in the target group, need, features, or intended benefit of a product or service. Pivots are large changes that account for the high likelihood of getting something wrong during development, and they are distinct from the “tweaks” or small tests of change that define quality improvement methodology. This case study describes three pivots in the launch of a remote monitoring program for COVID-19. Adaptive leadership helped inform strategic decisions, with pivots providing a framework for internal and external stakeholders to articulate options for changes to address shifting needs. There is considerable uncertainty in the appropriate design and implementation of health services, and although this case example focuses on the use of adaptive leadership and pivots during a pandemic, these strategies are relevant for health care leaders at any time.
Associations Among Internet Addiction, Genetic Polymorphisms, Family Functioning, and Psychopathological Risk: Cross-Sectional Exploratory Study (Preprint)
Authors: Cerniglia Luca , Cimino Silvia , Marzilli Eleonora , Pascale Esterina , Tambelli Renata
Published: December 2020

BACKGROUND

International research has emphasized that youths are at higher risk for the onset of internet addiction (IA), but studies investigating biological, psychological, and social factors associated with this condition are limited.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to investigate the possible association between IA and genetic polymorphisms in monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A), serotonin-transporter (5-HTTPR), dopamine receptor (DRD4), and dopamine transporter (DAT1) genes by considering the role played by the perception of young adults in their family functioning and their depression, anxiety, and avoidant personality problems.

METHODS

In a sample of 104 male and female young adults aged between 19 and 23 years (mean age 21.87, SD 2.29 years) recruited from universities in the central southern part of Italy, we addressed the presence of IA using the Young criteria of the IA test. Moreover, the perception of young adults of their family functioning and their psychopathological symptoms were assessed through the Family Assessment Device (FAD) and the Adult Self-Report, respectively.

RESULTS

We found no significant association between IA and any genetic polymorphisms, neither among males or females. Young adults with IA reported significantly higher scores in the subscale of FAD affective responsiveness (AR; P=.01) and in depressive problems (P=.02), anxiety problems (P=.009), and avoidant personality problems (P=.003) than those in the control group. Results of mediation analyses showed a mediation role played by depressive symptoms (B=0.99; 95% CI 0.22 to 1.97) and avoidant personality problems (B=1.09; 95% CI 0.32 to 2.05) of young adults on the relationship between the FAD, AR, and IA. Finally, this relationship was moderated by the genotype of the 5-HTTLPR (P<.001), DAT1 (P<.001), and MAO-A (P<.001) genes in young adults.

CONCLUSIONS

This exploratory study supports the recent evidence on the mutual relationship among biological, individual, and social risk factors associated with IA in young adulthood. Our findings may have important clinical implications for the development of prevention and treatment programs.
The Anatomical Structure of the Stem of Amaranthus Blitoides Species Growing on the Territory of Kalmykia
Authors:   Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov, Ochirova Keemya , Mochanova Lyudmila ,   Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov, Dordzhieva Viktoriya ,   Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov
Published: December 2020

Цель. Исследование морфолого-анатомического строения побегов Amaranthus blitoides, произрастающих на территории Калмыкии. Материал и методы. Материал для исследования Amaranthus blitoides был собран в июне 2017 г. в окрестностях г. Элисты Республики Калмыкия. Каждая выборка состояла из 20 закончивших рост побегов. В исследовании были применены общепринятые методики. Результаты. Проведено анатомическое исследование стеблей Amaranthus blitoides. Установлен общий план строения, определены параметры клеток и тканей побега. Представлено распределение проводящих пучков в инициальном кольце стебля, описана структура отдельных пучков. Выводы. Результаты исследования дают представления о том, что плагиотропное положение стебля в пространстве коррелирует с отсутствием арматурных тканей в стебле, в проводящих пучках. Полученные данные могут быть использованы в дальнейших систематических исследованиях рода Amaranthus.
The Experience of Using Fruit and Berry Shrubs in Recultivation of an Industrial Organization Territory
Authors:   Volgograd State Agricultural University, Loboiko Vladimir , Karpov Andrey ,   “Lukoil – Volgograd Petrochemicals”, Podkovyrov Igor ,   Volgograd State Agricultural University, Vdovenko Anastasia ,   Volgograd State Agricultural University
Published: December 2020

Цель. На примере участка шламонакопителей ООО «ЛУКОЙЛ-Волгограднефтепереработка» показать возможность использования плодово-ягодных и лекарственных растений для рекультивации территории прмышленных предприятий. Материал и методы. Экспериментальные посадки выполнены на территории бывших очистных сооружений. В опыте участвовали 5 видов кустарников: Arónia melanocárpa, Rósa canína, Crataegus submollis, Hippóphae rhamnoídes, Prúnus virginiána. Результаты. Исследуемые растения показали хорошую ростовую активность. В течение трех лет образовали разветвленную крону и перешли в генеративную фазу развития. Цветение и плодоношение данной группы растений в сложных условиях роста является важным показателем их адаптивности, а также повышает хозяйственную ценность культур, не только как мелиорантов. Выводы. Проведенные исследования показали, что лекарственные и плодово-ягодные культуры в условиях техногенно нарушенных земель растут и плодоносят. Проведенные исследования показывают возможность создания плантаций лекарственных и плодово-ягодных растений на рекультивируемых участках с целью получения дополнительной продукции.
Women entrepreneurship in the developing country: The effects of financial and digital literacy on SMEs’ growth
Authors: Fauzi Fitriya , Antoni Darius , Suwarni Emi
Published: December 2020

This study aims to investigate the effects of financial and digital literacy on growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) managed by women in Indonesia. Data were collected through questionnaires of women entrepreneurs in Palembang, Indonesia. For the purpose of comparison, data of men entrepreneurs were also collected. The variables employed are latent variables such as financial literacy, digital literacy, SME’s growth which are derived from a series of questions to indicate each variable. A total of 240 women and 240 men were analyzed using structural equation modelling (SEM). The results reveal that both financial and digital literacy had positive and significant effects on return on assets. On the other hand, only digital literacy had positive and significant effects on growth. The findings further evidence that women had a lower level of digital knowledge compared to men. Furthermore, the results show that in the short term, financial literacy and digital literacy are important to understand and implement. But in the long run, digital literacy plays an important role because it impacts business growth. This is in line with an increasingly fierce market competition where the market is also shifting from traditional markets to modern markets. Not only the market, but consumers are also shifting from traditional consumers to digital consumers.
Fundamental study on reduction of dross in fiber laser cutting of steel by shifting nozzle axis
Authors: Yagi Atsushi , Kadonaga Seigo , Okamoto Yasuhiro , Ishiguro Hiroaki , Ito Ryohei , Sugiyama Akihiko , Okawa Hiroshi , Fujita Rio , Okada Akira
Published: December 2020

In the fiber laser cutting of steel with nitrogen assist gas, the effect of positional relationship between the centers of a nozzle and a laser beam on the cutting quality was investigated by laser cutting experiments and computational fluid dynamics analysis of the assist gas flow. The laser cutting experiment of 3.2 mm cold rolled steel was carried out by a 3 kW fiber laser. The spot diameter of the laser beam and the inner diameter of the nozzle were 140 μm and 2.0 mm, respectively. In laser cutting, by shifting the center of the laser beam toward the cutting direction inside the nozzle, the dross height becomes large. In the nozzle shifting setup, the cooling effect becomes high due to a large inflow of assist gas into the kerf, and the reduction of assist gas pressure results in the control of the cooling effect. The formation of appropriate kerf shape by changing the focusing position inside the workpiece leads to an appropriate flow field of assist gas in the kerf. As a result, similar dross height could be obtained by the nozzle shifting setup, compared with that by the coaxial setting of the nozzle and laser beam. The nozzle shifting setup can perform the equivalent dross height to the coaxial setting of the laser beam and nozzle even at lower pressure of the assist gas, and the reduction of assist gas consumption is possible at the same level of dross height in fiber laser cutting of steel.
Experience of education of the residents physician at the non-state expert institution
Authors: Sokolova Z. Yu. , Rozumnyj P. A. , Evteeva I. A.
Published: December 2020

An autonomous non-profit organization “Center for Conflict Resolution in Medicine” is an independent forensic expert organization licensed to carry out medical activities and to conduct assessments of the quality of medical care on criminal and civil cases. It is also the clinical base of the Department of Forensic Medicine of the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, where the resident physicians are trained. In 2018-2019, the Center for Conflict Resolution in Medicine made 105 forensic examinations of case materials and medical documents. The organization successfully combines forensic examinations and teaching resident physicians.
Character features of uttered free indirect speech by the example of Marina Tsvetaeva’s prose and letters
Authors: Kormiltseva Alevtina Leonidovna , Puchinina Olga Pavlovna
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this work is to identify the character features of the uttered free indirect speech in the prose works of Marina Tsvetaeva (stories, novels and letters) and to analyze its functioning in the author’s text field. The object of the study requires: 1) to review the scientific literature on the problem of free indirect speech, 2) to select and analyze factual material from the stories, novels and letters of M. I. Tsvetaeva, illustrating the theoretical positions put forward in the work. Based on the structural and semantic classification proposed by the Belorussian linguist E.Ya. Kus’ko, the authors of the article describe the distinctive features of various types of uttered free indirect speech: thematic speech, hidden speech, speech in the speech, collective speech, and quotation speech. It is concluded that the latter type of uttered free indirect speech finds the greatest application in the prose texts of the outstanding Russian poet of the twentieth century, whereas M. I. Tsvetaeva resorts to uttered free indirect speech very rarely, which is due to the specifics of the poet's idiostyle.
Characteristics of derivative functioning with the suffix –sh(a) in russian jargon
Authors: Makleeva Elena Aleksandrovna , Kosova Vera Alekseevna , Markova Elena Mikhailovna
Published: December 2020

This article discusses the features of the derivative functioning of with the suffix -sh(a) in Russian jargon.. The material for the research was the "Big Dictionary of Russian Jargon"  containing about 25,000 words. 20 units with the suffix -sh(a) were identified by the method of continuous sampling, their derivational and semantic properties were analyzed. It was found that out of 20 derivatives with the suffix -sh(a), seven are recorded in the National Corpus of the Russian language, representing by 97 contexts. Two words out of seven (guest performer and commandant) are used only in their direct meaning. No contexts have been identified in which these words would be used in the meaning recorded with the Great Dictionary of Russian Jargon. The main way of forming jargon with the suffix -sh(a) is the actual suffixation; in rare cases, suffix universalization is observed. The inclusion of foreign words in word-formation processes is noted, which confirms the productivity of this suffix in colloquial speech. It was found that the suffix -sh(a) performs the following functions in jargon: nominative, evaluative-expressive and style-forming.
PENGARUH LIABILITAS DAN EKUITAS TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS PADA PT. PRIMARINDO ASIA INFRASTRUCTURE TBK
Authors: Nurlita Safira , Pratiwi Aliah
Published: December 2020

This study aims to determine the effect of liabilities and equity on profitability. Indicators to measure profitability use Return on Equity (ROE), while liabilities use the ratio of short-term debt to equity (STDE) and shareholder equity using the ratio of prorietary ratio  (PR). this research was conducted at PT. Primarindo Asia infrastructure, tbk. This type of research is associative research. The sampling technique used is a non probability sampling technique that is purposive sampling, with the sample used is for 8 years. The analysis technique used in this study is the classic assumption test and multiple regression analysis. Based on the results of the regression analysis shows short-term liabilities, and capital alone has no influence on profitability either partially or simultaneously.
An Analysis on the Factors Affecting Credit Selection In BPR to Increase Competitiveness
Authors: Lastu Nobertus Purnomo , Murhadi Werner Ria , W Ratna Widyanti
Published: December 2020

Bank Perkreditan Rakyat (BPR) is a part of  the  banking  financial institutions  apart from the commercial  banking. .One of the activities of the BPR is to distribute the credits as done by the commercial banks. The problems of BPR as micro financial institutions. In doing their business to  distribute  the credit up to certain amount, are  the  commercial banks  which  have more  competitive advantages, in both  the price  and facilities provided. The objective of this research is to identify the factors influencing the customers in making decisions to take the credit at BPR. By identifying the determinant factors in choosing the banks, BPR can use it to improve their services to the customers and at the same time BPR can use it as a strategy in giving credit to the customers or debtors. The method used in this study was regressive logistic method, which was  used to  identify  what factors determine the customers to choose credist at BPR. The conclusion is that the procedures and personality of the staffs are the main factors making the customers choose credits at BPR.
The protocols of quantum steganography
Authors: Vilhovsky D. E. , Guts A. K.
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this article is to present methods of modern quantum steganography and make a short review of different types of quantum steganography protocols.
Adrenal myelolipoma and primary hyperparathyroidism due to ectopic parathyroid adenoma: case report and review of the literature
Authors: Kounatidis Dimitris , Vallianou Natalia G. , Panagopoulos Fotis , Liakopoulou Christina , Ntali Georgia , Stylianos Tsagarakis
Published: December 2020

Background:

Adrenal myelolipoma is a rare benign neoplasm which is composed of mature adipose tissue and scattered islands of hematopoietic elements. Usually, myelolipoma is small (<4 cm), asymptomatic, and nonsecreting. In some cases, it may cause symptoms such as chronic pain. It can also be hormonally active, as there is a relatively high incidence (10%) of associated endocrine disorders, such as Cushing’s syndrome, Conn’s syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal insufficiency, and pheochromocytoma. On the other hand, primary hyperparathyroidism is a common disorder caused by over-activation of parathyroid glands, resulting in the excessive release of the parathyroid hormone.

Case Presentation:

Herein, we present a female patient who presented with abdominal pain due to adrenal myelolipoma, who was also found to have primary hyperparathyroidism and we discuss the possibility of the coexistence of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 syndrome.

Conclusion:

To our knowledge, this is the first case of a coexistence of an adrenal myelolipoma together with an ectopic parathyroid tissue adenoma. The combination of an adrenal myelolipoma with an ectopic parathyroid tissue adenoma has never been described before and may or not be just a coincidence.
A rare case of acute small bowel obstruction in immediate postpartum period: laparoscopic management
Authors: Shelke Bhavesh , Harvitkar Rafique Umer , Joshi Abhijit
Published: December 2020

Background:

Intestinal obstruction due to right paraduodenal hernia in early postpartum period is rare. There is only one published case report on left-sided paraduodenal hernia (PDH) in early postpartum period, which was treated by open surgery [1]. However, we would like to present first ever case of right-sided PDH causing acute small bowel obstruction in early postpartum period, which was treated laparoscopically.

Case Presentation:

Our patient was a 29-year-old female who had undergone full-term normal delivery 4 days prior. She presented with acute small bowel obstruction to the emergency ward. Right PDH was diagnosed on contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography. She underwent laparoscopic repair. Right PDH is a congenital condition caused by incomplete rotation of the midgut in early embryological developmental phase. In our patient, increased intra-abdominal pressure during gestation probably forced more and more bowel loops to enter and get entrapped into the pre-existing defect.

Conclusion:

Right PDH is a rare entity and can rarely cause acute intestinal obstruction in immediate postpartum period.
PERBANDINGAN EFEKTIVITAS TEH HIJAU DAN TEH HITAM DALAM MENURUNKAN KADAR TRIGLISERIDA PADA HEWAN COBA MODEL HIPERLIPIDEMIA
Authors: Ngantung Monica Regina , Dewi Rita , Manalu Jojor Lamsihar
Published: December 2020

Pendahuluan: Hiperlipidemia merupakan penyebab 18% penyakit kardiovaskular dan 56% penyakit jantung iskemik di seluruh dunia. Menurut World Health Organization (WHO) pada tahun 2017, penyakit kardiovaskular merupakan penyebab kematian pertama di seluruh dunia. Pada perannya terhadap penyakit kardiovaskuler, teh hijau dan teh hitam dapat digunakan sebagai pengobatan alternatif dalam menurunkan kadar trigliserida.Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental in vivo. Penelitian ini menggunakan 16 tikus Rattus norvegicus galur Sprague-Dawley yang telah dikondisikan menjadi hiperlipidemia dengan minyak babi dan kuning telur puyuh mentah dan dibagi menjadi 2 kelompok perlakuan yaitu kelompok teh hijau dan teh hitam. Perlakuan dilakukan selama 17 hari dan pengecekan trigliserida dilakukan sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan menggunakan alat dan strip test merek Lipid Pro. Data dikumpulkan dan dianalisis menggunakan uji Saphiro-Wilk, paired t-test, dan unpaired t-test.Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa data berdistribusi normal (uji Saphiro-Wilk p>0,05). Perlakuan teh hijau dan teh hitam selama 17 hari menyebabkan terjadinya penurunan trigliserida yang signifikan (uji paired t-test p<0,05), terdapat perbedaan efektivitas penurunan trigliserida antar kelompok perlakuan (Uji unpaired t-test p<0,05).                                                                                                                                            Simpulan: Terdapat penurunan trigliserida tikus yang bermakna pada pemberian teh hijau maupun teh hitam. Teh hijau lebih efektif dibandingkan dengan teh hitam dalam menurunkan kadar trigliserida Rattus norvegicus model hiperlipidemia.
Sharia Hisba and public lawsuit: An original study comparing Sharia and Libyan law
Authors: Juber Salem Salem , Saker Muhammad Awad
Published: December 2020

The Sharia Hisba is an integrated Islamic system of pillars and construction whose theme is enjoining good and forbidding evil, and aims at stabilizing societies and the supremacy of virtue and high morals in it, and rejecting vice and bad morals from it.

The legal public prosecution system is an accusatory system that seeks to safeguard the right of the state and the right of the individual to the public order to ensure a society free from apparent crimes, and a regular picture of the state and individuals is formed in a coherent body without chaos.

The Hisba system is a symbiotic social system that moves through the community’s control of the community, while the public case system and its tools from the Public Prosecution and other institutions is a deterrent institutional system that moves in the light of the law and deals in accordance with its principles and limits.
Long-term results of trabeculotomy ab interno in surgery of glaucoma and cataract
Authors:   The Khabarovsk branch of the S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center «MNTK «Eye Microsurgery», Postupaev A.V. , Egorov V.V. ,   The Khabarovsk branch of the S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center «MNTK «Eye Microsurgery», Postupaeva N.V. ,   The Khabarovsk branch of the S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center «MNTK «Eye Microsurgery»
Published: December 2020

Purpose. To study long-term results of combined surgery for glaucoma and cataract by trabeculotomy ab interno. Material and Methods. 62 patients (64 eyes) with combination of glaucoma and cataract. The age of patients is from 53 to 84 years. The initial stage of glaucoma - 10 eyes, developed - 33 eyes, far-advanced - 21 eyes, level of intraocular pressure (IOP) before surgery in all eyes was intolerant for these stages of glaucoma and ranged from 21 to 36 mmHg. Indications for surgical treatment were absence of persistent IOP level compensation in hypotensive mode, the presence of lens opacification, which affects central visual acuity (VA). Best corrected VA is from 0.01 to 0.6. The technique of combined surgery included: 1st stage - phacoemulsification with implantation of flexible IOL; 2nd stage - trabeculotomy ab interno. The observation period is 18 months. Results. During the observation period of up to 18 months, IOP decreased on average to 20.8±3.1 mmHg. The target level of IOP without an additional antihypertensive regimen remained in 22 eyes (34.37%), with antihypertensive regimen - in 42 eyes (65.63%). In most patients VA increased to 0.2–1.0 and only in 2 cases decreased due to development of posterior capsular fibrosis. Conducting trabeculotomy ab interno has significantly reduced number of drugs used. However, 3-12 months after surgery, IOP increase up to 26-30 mmHg was observed in 4 eyes with antihypertensive drug regimen; microinvasive non-penetrating deep sclerectomy was performed to compensate for it. Conclusion. Trabeculotomy ab interno in combination with phacoemulsification with IOL implantation was effective and safe operation. Sufficient hypotensive effect and high visual functions observe at 18 months observation period.
COMPUTER SIMULATION OF TRANSFER PROCESSES IN MICROJET BURNER DEVICES WITH SPECIAL COOLING SYSTEMS
Authors: Fialko Nataliia , Prokopov Viktor , Alioshko Sergiy , Sherenkovskiy Julii , Meranova Nataliia , Polozenko Nina , Yurchuk Volodymyr , Maletska Olha , Kutniak Olga , Klishch Andriy ,   Institute of Engineering Thermophysics of NAS of Ukraine
Published: December 2020

The analysis of efficiency of cooling system of the microjet stabilization burner devices is performed. The features of the flow and heat transfer in cooling systems with air blowing of the inner surface of flame stabilizator and with flat and circular impact jets are studied.
INFLUENCE OF SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL PATTERNS OF HYDROTHERMAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CLIMATE ON THE AGROSPHERE OF THE RIVNE REGION
Authors:   National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Romaniv Oksana , Bilyk Oleksander ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Published: December 2020

The research phase covers a ten-year period (2008-2017). Spatial-temporal changes of climatic indicators of Rivne region in the studied period were revealed. The comparison of the main hydrothermal indicators with the generally accepted climatic norm was carried out. The article describes the temperature regime and weather phenomena related to air temperature. The regime of humidification of the territory of Rivne region was considered. The average level of snow cover and its presence by months was studied. Climate maps of the region have been compiled. Agroclimatic characteristics of the region by Selyaninov hydrothermal coefficient were studied. An analysis of the potential impact of climate change on the cultivation of crops in Rivne region was conducted.
STUDY OF THE NBU’S DISCOUNT RATE ROLE IN THE MACROECONOMIC REGULATION OF THE UKRAINIAN ECONOMY
Authors:   National University «Lviv Polytechnic», Bondarenko Lidiia
Published: December 2020

The article is devoted to the analysis of the essence, specifics of use and the main trends of the discount rate of the National Bank of Ukraine as an effective and one of the most important instruments of the state monetary policy. An assessment of the NBU’s discount rate dynamics over the past 15 years allows us to build a holistic picture of monetary regulation of economic cycles in Ukraine. Furthermore, particular attention is paid to the study of the Ukrainian economy’s specific conditions, which influenced the change in the discount rate, and of the macroeconomic goals, the achievement of which was planned by the NBU. Additionally, the article profoundly analyzes the relationship between the discount rate and the inflation intensity. It is observed that the discount rate increases with increasing inflation, as the higher discount rate has a deterrent effect on inflation processes. The article also shows how the level of the discount rate depends on the level of economic activity, which is characterized by GDP. Taking into consideration the specific economy conditions and strategic goals set during the NBU's monetary policy implementation, it becomes obvious that raising the discount rate suspends the economic activity of counterparties, while reducing it stimulates economic development. Based on statistical data of 2006-2020, the impact of the discount rate on the volume of attracted deposits and loans provided by the Ukrainian banking sector is confirmed. Moreover, it is found that in the period of economic instability, when the discount rate rises, the volume of loan and deposit portfolios of domestic banks is significantly reduced. To sum up, forecast judgments on the further dynamics of the NBU’s discount rate in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic are made and the validity of the current discount rate on compliance with the needs and state of the Ukrainian economy is characterized.
PLANNING OF THE AMALGAMATED TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES’ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Odessa National Economic University, Smentyna Nataliia
Published: December 2020

The paper dials with the results of studying the main components of a process of planning local economic development of the amalgamated territorial communities. Author focuses on current issues facing local governments in implementing an effective policy of local economic development. It substantiates the necessity of forming a Local Economic Development Working Group and points the requirements for its members. Author argues the necessity to diversify a Local Economic Development Working Group by criterion of belonging its members to various categories of local economic development stakeholders. The arguments for involving business and community to the planning process of amalgamated territorial communities’ local economic development identified. The importance to develop an Economic Profile of amalgamated territorial communities as an analytical document defined as well as double meaning of the document for an amalgamated territorial community. The paper defines potential users of economics profile of amalgamated territorial community. Author proposes the structure of an analytical document and determines the requirements for the content of its five sections. Priority tools for activating local economic development of amalgamated territorial communities identified. The general tendencies of choosing the priority instruments of local economic development of amalgamated territorial communities by the members of the working group noted. There are arguments concerning expediency of introducing the priority instruments of local economic development of amalgamated territorial communities from the point of view of the data of the economic profile, in particular there are arguments concerning cooperative movement in agriculture. The priority instrument of local economic development for amalgamated territorial communities with significant recreational potential and poorly equipped tourist infrastructure is determined. Thus, in the process of planning local economic development of the amalgamated territorial communities it is necessary to focus on the following important components: creation Local Economic Development Working Group, drawing up an Economic Profile, choosing the priority instruments of local economic development and justification expediency for their implementation.
MORPHOLOGICAL METHOD FOR DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS FOR ENHANCING SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISES
Authors:   State Fiscal Service University of Ukraine, Kraevsky Vladimir , Kostenko Aleksandr ,   Kiev Cooperative Institute of Business and Law, Borisenko Katerina ,   University of State Fiscal Service of Ukraine, Doroshenko Marina ,   University of State Fiscal Service of Ukraine
Published: December 2020

The article investigates the morphological method of developing solutions to enhance the socio-economic development of enterprises. The author considers its essence, purpose and stages of implementation as an effective management tool, substantiates the optimal options for solving economically relevant and socially necessary problems arising in their activities. In a market economy, each enterprise operates in a highly dynamic external and internal environment, experiencing an acute shortage of financial resources to update the material and technical base and increase its production and marketing capabilities. It is faced with the challenges of unpredictable competitors' behavior, changing conditions of business partners and a number of other complex problems that require immediate solution. In these circumstances, the key to the successful operation of enterprises is the forecasting of their future income by analyzing the sources of formation, rational distribution and use of available resources of all types. The essence of the morphological method lies in the fact that the problem posed is divided by the participants in the process into smaller stages, which will later be analyzed and evaluated separately from each other. In the process of analysis, all possible combinations of possible properties and principles of action are justified, then a corresponding project is drawn up for each. That is, with the help of combinatorics, in particular, the construction of a morphological matrix, it is necessary to obtain theoretically possible solutions for enhancing the socio-economic development of an enterprise, which is the main function. This method is based on building a table that lists all the main elements that are an object and indicates the largest possible number of known options for their implementation. By combining such options, you can get new solutions aimed at activating. It is indicated that the method of morphological analysis is very effective in solving general problems: designing objects and combining factors of influence on them, schematizing the process of substantiating decisions. The morphological method is also used to identify simple solutions that have not yet been found when predicting the development of systems.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AS AN ELEMENT OF MARKETING INFORMATION SUPPORT OF THE ENTERPRISE
Authors:   Bohdan Khmelnytskyi National University at Cherkasy, Radzihovska Yuliia
Published: December 2020

This article considers the marketing information system and business intelligence as one of the main elements of marketing information support of the enterprise. Emphasis is placed on increasing the role of the information sphere in modern business conditions. Scientific and technological progress is making rapid strides in all spheres of human life and marketing is not an exception. Accordingly, marketing information support requires business intelligence as one of the main components. The very concept of such exploration requires detailed scientific study and understanding. A comprehensive description of the process of business intelligence is provided, its legal basis and requirements for specialists in this field are indicated. The structure of business (competitive) intelligence is considered and its main structural elements are described. The differences between business intelligence and business espionage are also noted. The preconditions for the emergence of such a phenomenon as competitive intelligence are described, the historical stages of its formation are described. The question of its correlation with other marketing researches in the information sphere is analyzed. The role and significance of business intelligence for marketing information support are determined. The importance of characterizing the activities of a competitor as a guarantee of effective decision-making is emphasized. The application of business intelligence tools to increase the competitiveness of the enterprise is described. The functional mechanism of management of the process of business intelligence of the enterprise is resulted. The high level of specialists in this field, who have joined the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP), has been demonstrated. The reasons for the increase in the number of specialists in this field every year are revealed. The work is based on the results of research of modern domestic and foreign views of scientists based on the concept of marketing information systems, research and intelligence.
SPONSORSHIP AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SHOPPING CENTERS
Authors:   Kharkiv National University named after V.N. Karazin, Babich Dmitry , Trofimova Anna ,   Kharkiv National University named after V.N. Karazin
Published: December 2020

The article considers the concepts, purpose, types and impact of sponsorship on the marketing activities of the shopping center. Prerequisites for the emergence of so-called synthetic means of marketing communication (those that combine several basic means simultaneously). As sponsorship activity among other synthetic means of marketing communication on the territory of Ukraine shows a steady increase, this indicates the effectiveness of the tool. Increasing the number of different events that have their audience and close attention to them by the media create the necessary conditions for the introduction of sponsorship as a tool of marketing communication. This allows you to strengthen and improve your market position, increase visibility, expand your target audience, achieve public loyalty, attract potential partners and attract new visitors to the mall. The main tasks of sponsorship in the general public, in target markets and in existing tenants are considered. The analysis of the directions of sponsorship activity is carried out and individual industries are identified where it is advisable to use it. A sponsorship package has been developed. A consistent action plan for the sponsor that will structure all the data to achieve a positive result.
IT-SERVICES AS AN OBJECT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Authors:   State University of Telecommunications, Zgurska Oksana , Gavrish Oksana ,   State University of Telecommunications, Kapelyushnaya Tatiana ,   State University of Telecommunications, Martynenko Мaryna ,   State University of Telecommunications
Published: December 2020

The purpose of the article is to study the features of IT services as an object of international trade. The specificity of trade in services and their contribution to global trade and prospects in the real sector of the Ukrainian economy are investigated. The trade in services of Ukraine in recent years has a stable positive balance. Exports of services in the first half of 2020 amounted to $ 5371,000,000, imports - $ 2,359,000,000, a surplus of $ 3,012,000,000. This made it possible to cover losses from trade in goods, as a result, the foreign trade balance for six months turned out to be with a plus of $ 1,070,000,000. In particular, the pandemic has accelerated the digitalization of business processes in. The implementation of IT solutions brings tangible results both in business and at the state level. Among the leaders in implementation are all solutions that ensure the availability of processes from anywhere in the world: tools and systems for effective remote work, electronic external document flow, cloud services, e-commerce solutions, delivery services. Trends have already formed in the context of the pandemic situation. And the load on IT services has increased dramatically due to the need to adapt enterprise information systems for remote work. The IT services market is undergoing structural changes, symmetric changes in demand from key customers. Now the IT sector creates 4% of Ukraine's GDP, which does not yet seem to be a serious force that can pull Ukraine out of the economic crisis. Although, it remains one of the few industries and sources of export, which will not be seriously affected by the crisis It was revealed that in the first six months of 2020, profit from trade in services was provided by two main articles: transport services remained the leader, decreased by $ 2,338,000,000, and decreased by 22.5% compared to the first half of 2019, and IT services - $ 1.4 billion, increased by 16.6%. They together accounted for 70% of the income. It was determined that the technology sector is of strategic importance for the Ukrainian economy and can help create the image of Ukraine in this era of digital transformation. And even a global recession will not be able to interrupt the positive dynamics of the profitability of IT services in the international arena.
FORMATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE OF THE ENTERPRISE
Authors:   Mukachevo State University, Rosola Uliana , Rosola Oleksandra ,   Mukachevo State University
Published: December 2020

The urgency of formation of organizational culture of the enterprise is investigated in the article. The study found that this process requires constant learning, obtaining information and using it in practice. It is the policies and standards that managers promote, the way of communication, relationships and rules that operate within the enterprise, influence the formation of organizational culture in modern conditions. It is established that the organizational culture is manifested primarily in the records of the enterprise, in conversations with potential customers, as well as in certain conflict and problem situations. It is justified that if managers want to organize and improve the organizational culture of the enterprise, they should not complicate work processes, should not procrastinate with decisions that may be disappointing for employees. First of all, it weakens the motivation of employees in the future. The paper presents the main advantages of using the organizational culture of enterprises. It is substantiated that constructive feedback plays an important role in the formation of organizational culture. It is noted that it is necessary to highlight not only the positive aspects of the functioning of organizational culture, but also to reflect the negative aspects. It is substantiated that it is impossible to build an organizational culture in a short time. She needs awareness and confidence in management decisions. It is substantiated that the choice of employees of the enterprise should be based on competencies, knowledge, and also rules of the enterprise. It is advisable to hire not only managers, but also to involve other employees of your team. It is formulated that employees should be guided in their work by common values for the enterprise, because this, in the end, will help to achieve common goals. The scientific work notes that organizational culture is easier to build in small businesses than large ones.
MANAGING THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT PROCESS: MODERN CHALLENGES
Authors:   Donetsk State University of Management, Tokareva Valentyna
Published: December 2020

The article analyzes the legislative and organizational shortcomings of the public procurement system. Sustainability of modern states, societies and humanity in general is an urgent problem in the context of preserving humanity as a species. Because the complex economic, political and social problems need to be addressed are essentially challenges for modern civilization. Accordingly, an adequate response to the challenges is the key to harmony and peace on the planet. In this context, the problem of managing the public procurement process becomes relevant, as the social benefits of properly organized and conducted procurement often exceed even the economic benefits. The integrity of the procurement process management methodology provides, accordingly, a holistic vision of this process and allows to fully address the gaps in the system. At the same time, in the modern world, each system is a priori open and must respond flexibly to the needs of society. In the current system, too much attention is paid to compliance with established rules, rather than the introduction of tools aimed at improving efficiency and competitiveness. The Ministry of Finance can gradually change the direction of procurement in order to rationalize costs, for example, through the introduction of quality assessment criteria that allow to choose suppliers not only by price. As a follow-up to recent reforms, strategic management of the procurement cycle should be developed and more attention should be paid to the contract monitoring phase. The main components of the procurement cycle require improvements, in particular, planning, market research, development of technical specifications and access of foreign suppliers to the public procurement web portal. Working in these areas will help reduce the frequency of procurement and increase competition in certain categories of procurement.
WAYS TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE PROCESS OF FORMING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF UNITED TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES OF UKRAINE
Authors:   O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, Diegtiar Oleg , Zhukov Bogdan ,   O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv
Published: December 2020

The article is devoted to the problems of finding ways to improve the efficiency of the process of forming the socio-economic potential of the United territorial communities of Ukraine. It is determined that in Ukraine recently there has been a tendency to decentralize power, because if several localities unite, they can form a capable United territorial community. An integrated approach to the definition of the concept of United territorial community is summarized and the category "United territorial community" is clarified. The features of a United territorial community are defined using an integrated approach. It was found out that a correct understanding of the theoretical and methodological foundations of the creation, identification and functioning of United territorial communities is the key to the success of the course on decentralization, which is currently being conducted by the government of Ukraine. The author's vision of the directions of forming the financial and economic potential of the United territorial community in the context of implementing the decentralization of power reform is proposed. It is proved that the key element of increasing the potential of communities is the creation of capable United territorial communities that will have the ability and authority to be responsible for the socio-economic development of territories, and therefore the formation of a full-fledged living environment for community members. The advantages of forming a capable community are given. The stages of formation of capable United territorial communities, which are both direct and indirect tools for increasing the socio-economic potential of the territory, are systematized. The stages of creating a strategy for the development of capable United territorial communities are highlighted and a detailed analysis of the effective passage of each of them is provided. It is concluded that strategic planning for the development of capable United territorial communities is a key condition for the sustainable growth of their socio-economic potential of communities based on the rational use of available and potential resources. The development of the strategy should actively involve community members who can provide proposals for solving local problems and, at the same time, determine priority areas for the socio-economic development of a capable United territorial community.