bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Workers’ quality of working life and privatisation: Insights from a developing country
Authors: Mamun Mehadi
Published: September 2021

Privatisation affects tens of thousands of workers in Bangladesh, though most research has focused on the relationships between privatisation and profitability of this developing country’s privatisation programmes. This study, therefore, is an attempt to shed light on workers who are very vulnerable and examines the impact of privatisation on workers’ quality of working life. Employing document analysis and semi-structured face-to-face interviews with privatised and state-owned organisations’ workers in Bangladesh, this study finds that workers’ compensation, job security, access to trade unions, and leave entitlements in most privatised case study organisations are less than their counterparts in comparable state-owned organisations. These findings aim at contributing to the body of research by empirically investigating the impact of privatisation on workers who are left behind and possess important implications for the privatisation programmes in Bangladesh as it informs that there is a need to reassess the privatisation programmes through greater awareness of the negative effects of privatisation on workers and renew efforts to develop an approach that is sensitive to the Bangladeshi context.
Device Performance of Emerging Photovoltaic Materials (Version 2)
Authors: Almora Osbel , Baran Derya , Bazan Guillermo C. , Berger Christian , Cabrera Carlos I. , Catchpole Kylie R. , Erten-Ela Sule , Guo Fei , Hauch Jens , Ho-Baillie Anita W.Y. , Jacobsson T. Jesper , Janssen Rene A.J. , Kirchartz Thomas , Kopidakis Nikos , Li Yongfang , Loi Maria A. , Lunt Richard R. , Mathew Xavier , McGehee Michael D. , Min Jie , Mitzi David B. , Nazeeruddin Mohammad K. , Nelson Jenny , Nogueira Ana F. , Paetzold Ulrich W. , Park Nam-Gyu , Rand Barry P. , Rau Uwe , Snaith Henry J. , Unger Eva , Vaillant-Roca Lídice , Yip Hin-Lap , Brabec Christoph J.
Published: September 2021

Following the 1 release of the “Emerging PV
reports” , the best achievements in the performance of emerging
photovoltaic devices in diverse emerging photovoltaic research subjects
are summarized, as reported in peer-reviewed articles in academic
journals since August 2020. Updated graphs, tables and analyses are
provided with several performance parameters, e.g. power conversion
efficiency, open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current density, fill
factor, light utilization efficiency, and stability test energy yield.
These parameters are presented as a function of the photovoltaic bandgap
energy and the average visible transmittance for each technology and
application, and are put into perspective using, e.g., the detailed
balance efficiency limit. The 2 instalment of
the“Emerging PV reports” extends the scope towards tandem solar
cells and presents the current state of the art in tandem solar cell
performance for various material combinations.
Training of future labor teachers and technologies to formulate key competencies among their students
Authors: Debre Oleksii , Vakulenko Nadiia , Savchenko Anastasiia , Lysenko Larysa , Kondor Marianna , Kis Alla
Published: September 2021

The relevance of the study of the relationship between professional competencies of the future teacher of technology and the formation of students' key subject competencies. The study aims to determine the system of preparation of future teachers of labor education and technology. A sociological survey among 700 students of specialty 014.10 Secondary education (Labor training and technology) based on Poltava V.G. Korolenko National Pedagogical University (Ukraine). The correlation of the subject competencies defined in the standard with the professional competencies of a teacher was determined: fluency in the state language - generalization of previously learned material, ability to communicate in the native (with a difference from the state) and foreign languages - consolidation of learned material, mathematical competence - development of the ability to self-learn, competence in natural sciences, engineering, and technology - development of active listening skills, innovation - storage of large amounts of information. The practical significance of the study was the provision of recommendations on the model of formation of subject student competence through the definition of its basic principles.
Investment attraction for digital economy, digital technology sector in digital transformation era from ODA investment - and comparison to FDI investment in Vietnam
Authors: Huy Dinh Tran Ngoc , Linh Tran Thi Ngoc , Dung Nguyen Tien , Thuy Phan Thi , Thanh Ta Van , Hoang Nguyen Thanh
Published: September 2021

Our study will make an examination of the relationship between official development assistance (ODA), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and economic growth (GDP) in an emerging economy such as Vietnam. Regarding to methods, authors use statistics, quantitative combined with qualitative analysis. However, in the long run, although GDP has a vague effect on ODA, on the contrary, ODA put a big (significantly) effect on GDP, at the beginning of the fifth year, the relationship is not clear between ODA and GDP to promote itself increase or decrease. Foreign aid also affects the growth of nations (negatively) and, over periods, positively contributes to economic growth. Last but not least,  it must be confirmed that ODA is an extra capital source for investment in development of socio-economic infrastructure and a catalyst for other investment sources such as FDI and investment capital private sector.
El estatus fonológico de ND y NT en el amuzgo de San Pedro Amuzgos
Authors: Kim Yuni , Hernández Hernández Natalia
Published: September 2021

En el amuzgo de San Pedro Amuzgos, Oaxaca, algunos estudios previos han planteado un fonema marginal /d/, que aparece solo después de un nasal, dando lugar a un contraste entre [nd] y [nt] (Smith-Stark & Tapia García 1984: 204; Buck 2000: 365). En principio, proponemos que [nd] es un alófono post-oralizado de /n/ antes de vocales orales, mientras que el alófono [n] aparece antes de vocales nasalizadas. Seguidamente, damos cuenta de la distribución de [n], [nd] y [nt] en varios contextos fonológicos, y mostramos que las tendencias ortográficas indican cierta afinidad entre la laringización, los diptongos crecientes, y la sonoridad. Confirmamos con datos fonéticos que la principal diferencia entre [nd] y el grupo consonántico [nt] radica en la duración de la oclusión posnasal. Finalmente, presentamos datos morfofonológicos que apoyan nuestro análisis y también sugieren la existencia de un grupo consonántico verdadero [nd], distinto a [nd], creado a partir de /nt/ por una regla contextualmente restringida de la sonorización posnasal.
Presentación al Dossier: Temas de fonología otomangue
Authors: Hernández Luna Mario
Published: September 2021

Presentación al dossier temas de fonología otomangue. Mario U. Hernández Luna, coordinador.
Procesos fonológicos demarcativos a nivel de la palabra fonológica en miahuateco
Authors: Hernández Luna Mario
Published: September 2021

El miahuateco es una lengua zapoteca prominentemente monosilábica que deja entrever un patrón rítmico yámbico canónico con una direccionalidad de derecha a izquierda. En esta lengua el correlato acústico más saliente del acento es la duración de la rima, aunque es posible reconocer otros parámetros acústicos subsidiarios como la intensidad y la estabilidad formántica. Por otro lado, existen procesos fonológicos como la fortificación, la simplificación laríngea y la simplificación tonal que cumplen una función demarcativa al nivel de la palabra fonológica.
Struggling with and mastering e-mail consultations: A study of access, interaction, and participation in a digital health care system
Authors: Grønning Anette
Published: September 2021

In Denmark, medical consultations and the institutional practice of going to the doctor have been expanded upon over the past decade, with e-mail consultations (e-consultations) now supplementing conventional consultations. As a form of communication with different constraints than face-to-face and telephonic communication, e-consultations are likely to both afford some benefits and present struggles. In this article, I examine the use and perception of primary care e-consultations from the perspective of the patient. The study is based on qualitative interviews with 20 patients and guided by the following research question: How do patients struggle with and master digital participation during e-consultations? The study demonstrates that e-consultations are more than a digital access point to the healthcare system: patients often struggle to maintain contact with their general practitioner, and e-consultations can help them navigate the healthcare system. Indeed, those who master this form of communication are appreciative of it and perceive it as screen care.
SALBEC – A Python Library and GUI Application to Calculate the Diurnal Variation of the Soil Albedo
Authors: Jasiewicz Jarosław , Cierniewski Jerzy
Published: September 2021

This study presents the SALBEC – Soil ALBEdo Calculator – a Python library and Graphical User Interface designed to predict the diurnal variation of the clear-sky albedo based on the soil surface properties. Such predictions are becoming more and more necessary with the increasing role of remote measurements. The software uses the following input parameters: the soil spectrum, soil roughness, day of the year (DOY) and sample location. It returns the diurnal albedo variation and, as a unique feature, optimal observation time in the form of tables and graphs as outputs. Models created with the SALBEC were compared with the data acquired under near clear-sky conditions. The comparison shows that the differences between the models and measured data do not exceed the variation of input parameters. The software is directed towards scientists and professionals who require precise estimations of the albedo of soils for different field observation times. Our software is issued as free and open source software (FOSS) and is publicly available athttps://github.com/jarekj71/salbec.
The Main Determinants of Development –PLS Path Analysis Applied to the Factors of Endogenous Development
Authors: Bodnár Gábor
Published: September 2021

Many empirical analyses have been based on the theory of endogenous development, referring to the utilisation of given resources and providing the framework of quantitative analysis. The concept can be especially important in the case of less favoured and/or rural areas. However, the empirical analyses of this widely used theory often neglect the countryside or lay minimal focus on them. The research project presented here investigates the key factors of endogenous development and their presence in the rural districts of Hungary. The main aim of the paper is the examination and explanation of the effects of each capital on development. The study provides a review of the academic literature of development theories, as well as the understanding and development of the concept over the last few decades. The paper briefly addresses the delimitation of the Hungarian countryside, and it also proposes a regression model for the explanation of development, including latent variables symbolising the forms of capital. The model is examined by applying partial least squares (PLS) path analysis, which shows the connections between each form of capital through a dynamic approach. The analysis conducted for the years of 2009, 2013 and 2017 indicates that the relationship between the capitals is defined by temporal differences. Similar interactions can be seen between the capitals in 2009 and 2013, but 2017 shows a completely different system of relations. Hence, the findings show that, in a rural context, the relations between the forms of capital vary considerably over time.
Day 21 serum Free Light Chain (FLC) levels as a predictor of response to therapy in symptomatic multiple myeloma
Authors:   Department of Hematology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi 110060, India, Langer Sabina , Mulam Lakshmi Mythilli ,   Department of Hematology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi 110060, India
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Serum Free Light Chain (sFLC) assay has a major role in the screening, diagnosis and monitoring in patients with Multiple Myeloma (MM). Measuring involved Free Light Chain (iFLC) has a proven advantage due to the short half-life compared to that of M-protein, thus useful as a prognostic tool for the assessment of response to therapy. It is established that achieving VGPR (very good partial response) or better after induction chemotherapy is associated with better OS (overall survival) and PFS (progression free survival) in myeloma patients. Few studies have shown that early reduction in iFLC during treatment is associated with achievement of VGPR or better. Objective: To study the predictive value of reduction of involved free light chain level on Day 21 of chemotherapy for achievement of VGPR after 4 cycles of induction chemotherapy. Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study in twenty eight patients of newly diagnosed Multiple Myeloma with iFLC ≥ 100mg/L. Serum FLC assay was done at baseline and on day 21 of therapy. All patients were followed up till the end of induction therapy for response assessment based on the IMWG criteria. Receiver Operator Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was done to determine the cut off value of percent reduction in day 21 iFLC for achievement of VGPR or better. Results: After the induction chemotherapy, out of 28 patients, 13 patients achieved CR, 8 patients achieved VGPR, 4 patients achieved PR and 2 patients had stable disease (≥ VGPR = 21 patients, < VGPR = 6 patients). One patient expired after 2nd cycle of chemotherapy. The mean per cent reduction in day 21 iFLC level as compared to baseline was 91.5% and 57.1% in patients achieving ≥ VGPR and < VGPR (P < 0.0001), respectively. No other baseline parameter was found to be significantly different between the 2 groups. ROC curve analysis demonstrated a cut off of 84% reduction in iFLC value on day 21 (AUC of 0.937) had a sensitivity of 85.7% and a specificity of 100% in predicting the achievement of VGPR after four cycles of induction chemotherapy. Conclusion: Monitoring iFLC levels on Day 21 can be used as an important tool for early identification of responders/non responders to myeloma therapy. We recommend serum FLC assay to be done on day 21 as a real time assessment of treatment response in newly diagnosed myeloma patients. Key words- Multiple Myeloma, involved Free Light Chain (iFLC), Very Good Partial Response (VGPR)
La representación de la inmigración latina en el musical estadounidense: West Side Story e In The Heights
Authors:   Universidad de La Laguna (España), Higueras Rodríguez Virginia E.
Published: September 2021

In a country founded by European emigrants, where the migratory flux has never stopped since the first settlers arrived in the 17th Century, the immigration coming from far beyond Río Grande has always been considered as invading. Through musicals like West Side Story (1957) and In the Heights (2007), we will analyze the change of paradigm of the Latino immigration as portrait in the American musical.
‘Cow cuddling’: psychotherapy to reduce stress and anxiety
Authors: Sharma Shubham
Published: September 2021

Therapy animals are not a new concept, but in a world where mental health is being tested by an ongoing pandemic, people are seeking calm and searching for comfort. The prevalence of mental illness is a major concern. It is estimated that globally one in four people will experience a mental illness at some point in their life. A new therapeutic trend ‘Cow cuddling’ is gaining global popularity now days and has become the latest wellness craze to help reduce stress and increase positivity. Studies show a good hug can have significant health benefits. Stimulating touch receptors under the skin can low our anxiety hormones and restore our anxiety levels.
NEW TENDENCIES IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT – A WAY TOWARDS LEVELLING PLAYING FIELD OR A GLIMPSE OF PROTECTIONISM?
Authors: Sadrić Tomislav
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this paper is to present the White Paper on levelling the playing field as regards foreign subsidies, from the public procurement perspective. This is the first time that the problem of foreign subsidies within public procurement is approached by European Commission and it is useful to analyse Commission’s findings on that regard. Due to the problems caused by COVID-19 pandemic and the forthcoming Next Generation EU initiative, the Commission is determined to develop and implement suitable legal instruments for dealing with distortions in the Internal Market, caused by foreign subsidies. Legal analysis within the paper is focused on the proposed Module 3 under the White Paper, trying to detect possible practical repercussions of implementing measures as are proposed in the White Paper. In addition, the paper seeks to identify primary function of the measures proposed and tries to examine if that function could result in protectionist effects.
Effects of Venusia Max Lotion on skin hydration and skin barrier in patients with dry skin
Authors: Gala Monil Yogesh Neena , Muchhala Snehal Sameer , Charugulla Sujeet Narayan , Rathod Rahul , Mane Amey , Pandit Sucheta , Samal Alok Ranjan , Choudhury Anup Avijit
Published: September 2021

Objectives:

The objectives of the study were to evaluate skin hydration and transepidermal water loss (TEWL), after the application of the test product (Venusia Max Lotion [Paraben, Alcohol, Mineral Oil, and Animal Origin (PAMA)] free).

Material and Methods:

The study was a single-center, non-randomized, observational study. Test product was compared to control sites after application on volar forearms of women with dry skin. Hydration and TEWL measurements at baseline, after 12 hours, 24 hours and 36 hours of product application were done under the occluded and unoccluded condition.

Results:

The study was completed with 30 female subjects. Increase in the mean MMSC values was significantly greater on test product site as compared to control site, at all-time points. For TEWL readings over 36 h, when kept occluded and unoccluded, respectively, there were no significant differences in TEWL readings between the test product site and control site at any time points.

Conclusion:

The test product, Venusia Max Lotion (PAMA free), can be useful in maintaining the skin barrier properties and significantly improving skin hydration in individuals with dry skin or dry skin-related conditions.
ECONOMIC AND CONSTRUCTIVE-GEOGRAPHICAL PRINCIPLES OF FOREST RECREATIONAL NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN RIVNE REGION
Authors:   Academician Stepan Demianchuk International University of Economics and Humanities, Basiuk Tetіana , Romaniv Oksana ,   National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Skabara Roman ,   Ivan Bobersky Lviv State University of Physical Culture
Published: September 2021

The article examines the features of forest recreational nature management in Rivne region. The distribution of recreational- curative forests by forestry enterprises is considered. Recreational- curative forests are unevenly distributed throughout the region. The largest concentration of such forests is near cities. The main reason for this distribution of forests is the orientation of forest recreation on consumers. Forest recreation in the Rivne region is carried out mainly by state farms, which are subordinated to the Rivne Regional Department of Forestry and Hunting. The article describes the recreational infrastructure of forestry in the region. The list of services for vacationers is given. Indicators of permissible recreational pressure for recreational- curative forests, as well as indicators of maximum permissible recreational pressure are calculated. The assessment of forest-recreational activity and recreational capacity of recreational-curative forests of Rivne region within all forestry enterprises was carried out. In addition to the traditional characteristics of recreational forests, the results of their comprehensive sanitary and ecological assessment are presented. Comparison of indicators of forest-recreational activity of the population and sanitary-ecological condition of forests allowed to draw conclusions about the need to strengthen radiation and fire-fighting measures in some forestries (in Zarichne, Dubrovytsia, Volodymyrets). Important problems and prospects for the development of forest recreation have been identified. Priority forestries have been established for the creation of recreational and tourist infrastructure (Ostroh, Dubnivske, Mlynivske and others). As a result of the study it was found that areas of Rivne region with high forest recreational activity of the population often have a relatively unfavorable sanitary and ecological condition of forests, which indicates the need for additional environmental measures within them.
INTERNET MARKETING TOOLS
Authors:   Lutsk National Technical University, Lorvi Iryna , Voitovych Sergii ,   Lutsk National Technical University
Published: September 2021

The article examinesthe content and tools of Internet marketing. In studying the theoretical foundations of Internet marketing, the semantics of the concept of «Internet marketing» was considered, its purpose was determined, the main advantages of Internet marketing in comparison with the classical concept of marketing and described the tools of Internet marketing. Because of the study of the semantics of the concept of «Internet marketing», it is determined that many scientists who have both common and distinctive features study the content of Internet marketing. In view of this, it is proposed to consider the process of application of Internet information technologies during internet research, development of a marketing complex for maximum satisfaction of consumer needs under Internet marketing. It is established that the main purpose of Internet marketing is to convert visitors to the site or page of the company into buyers (customers) and increase the level of profitability. The main advantages of Internet marketing are substantiated, which significantly distinguish it from classical marketing: interactivity; targeting; web analytics. In accordance with the defined purpose and content of the studied concept, the main tools of Internet marketing were considered and characterized: search marketing, social media marketing, viral marketing, video marketing, analytical marketing, e-mail marketing and Internet advertising.
PERSONNEL SECURITY IN THE SYSTEM OF RISK MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENCIES OF BUSINESS STRUCTURES
Authors:   Odessа Polytechnic State University, Alhammadi Taleb Abdullah Mohammed Ali
Published: September 2021

In economics, the decision-making process at all levels of government takes place in conditions of constant uncertainty of the final results of activities. The growing tendency of process uncertainty and global consequences, which was clearly seen in the example of the coronavirus pandemic, forces all businesses to pay attention to the risk management system as an effective tool to counter the impact of emergencies that affect all aspects of a business. One of the "weaknesses" of the business structure is its personnel component. Risk management, an important management tool at all levels and a risk-oriented approach, provide many methods and ways to make decisions more consciously and reasonably. The theoretical and methodological analysis allowed the author to develop recommendations for improving personnel security in the risk management system of emergencies of business structures. The peculiarity of the proposed guidance is that it allows taking into account modern phenomena, namely emergencies that occur in the contemporary world and tend to increase in size, scale and damage. Ignoring the quality of human resources management of business structures, the level of professional development of workers, mechanisms for reproduction and implementation of their business qualities, protection of the interests of professionals and safety of society from non- professionals poses a real threat the security of all humanity. Crisis phenomena create additional obstacles for business structures on the way to their sustainable development. The risk management system has always been able to protect the organization from harmful influences, the effectiveness of which depended on how modern this system is, i.e. able to meet everyday challenges. Today, the most acute problem is emergencies: pandemics, fires, earthquakes, etc.; all this forces businesses to move to remote work. Thus, when creating a modern system of business management risk, it is necessary to focus on its personnel component through the prism of the impact of emergencies.
SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT OF AGRARIAN ENTERPRISES: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Authors:   Odessa National Technological University, Bakhchyvanzhy Liudmila , Barbiniahra Oleksandr ,   Odessa National Technological University
Published: September 2021

The methodology of scientific support for the management of the financial activity of agrarian enterprises is revealed. Sectorial features of agriculture determine a number of features of management of agricultural enterprises and the functioning of management subsystems, including financial. The article stipulates that the presence in agricultural enterprises of dependence on a significant number of environmental factors, the seasonal nature of profits, as well as a high propensity to risk implies the need for flexible management of financial activities. The article provides a list of elements that form the methodological basis of scientific research on the problem of managing the development of financial activities. On the basis of the theory of system, the principle of the system approach and the theory of financial management the complex program of research of a problem of management of development of financial activity is formed. This approach contributed to the consistent solution of a number of specific tasks, the definition of the main methodological issues - the object and subject of research. The structural-logical scheme of the research is offered, which includes six successive stages: complex analysis of the normative-legal base and literature sources; formation of the program, the purpose, tasks, substantiation of methods, volume of research and specification of separate terms of the category-conceptual device of the researched problem; monitoring statistical data on the financial performance of agricultural companies and identifying trends in its changes; assessment of financial management in the agro-industrial complex; study of the current state of scientific support for the management of financial development of agricultural enterprises; generalization and analysis of the obtained results and substantiation of recommendations on scientific support of management of development of financial activity of agrarian enterprises. The list of general scientific and economic research methods for its tasks is substantiated. Achieving the reliability and validity of the results of the study is ensured by the use of methods of analysis and synthesis, economic and mathematical modeling, statistical optimization, comparison, regression analysis.
ABOUT ONE OF THE ASPECTS OF USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Zadorozhna Anna
Published: September 2021

The article deals with the use of information technology for business needs, in particular in business social networks. They are online platforms that make it possible to establish connections between various social objects. Among the existing social networks, the following groups can be distinguished: created for private use, specialized and business social networks. Interesting for business communications are business professional networks, which are designed to establish business contacts. The spectrum of the most popular business networks is considered, the characteristics of each of them are given. One of the most well-known business networks, which also has the largest audience, is LinkedIn. It helps to create and expand a business, post business information, create company pages and advertisements, search for jobs, track vacancies and companies, study competitors and brands, carry out business correspondence etc. Other popular business networks are Opportunity, Ryze, Xing, Meetup, etc. Business social networks include a subgroup of networks designed for business communication in the internal environment, for example, companies – corporate social networks. They create a workspace for one or many groups, improve their business contacts, and facilitate the coordination of resolving work issues. In fact, it is a platform for communications, collaboration and distributed workforce management – everything that allows you to organize work in large corporations. A typical corporate network for business provides content placement in various formats, tools for discussion and online meetings, a calendar with reminders of important events for workgroups or the whole company, news posting, a contact database, and the like. So, in the present, social media plays a significant role in doing business and establishing business contacts. Companies that want to successfully organize their workflow, improve their market position and expand their clientele, find business partners and solve other business issues should use social media in their activities. They also play an important role in starting a business and solving the problem of employment.
FORMALIZATION OF THE PROCESS OF PLANNING MEASURES FOR THE COMPANY'S ENTRY INTO INTERNATIONAL AGRIMARKETS
Authors:   Sumy National Agrarian University, Koblianska Inna , Lukash Svitlana ,   Sumy National Agrarian University
Published: September 2021

Ukrainian agricultural producers do not fully use the opportunities to export agricultural products. One of the reasons for this is the lack of knowledge and lack of structured information on standards, certification, procedures for concluding and supporting agreements (for medium and small agricultural producers). This study aims to develop a formal description of the process of planning measures for the entry of an agricultural enterprise into the foreign market, taking into account the existing institutional and regulatory features in this area. It is determined that the process of planning measures for the company's entry into foreign markets of agricultural products should be considered in the context of the general scheme of the planning process as a set of stages of goal setting, setting tasks, determining resource opportunities and time parameters, taking into account the activity’s specifics. When assessing the possibilities and determining ways to implement the strategy (assessment of resource and time parameters of the plan), special attention should be paid to the procedural features of sales in foreign markets (standardization, certification, approval and permitting procedures, etc.), which are determined by the country's system and relevant regulations. The article details the content of these procedures and the peculiarities of their passage. The importance of planning these actions is determined by the fact that the costs associated with them, as well as the time parameters of the procedures, significantly affect the company's ability to achieve certain goals (to enter the foreign market), as well as the feasibility of such actions, i.e., efficiency of the enterprise). The proposed scheme of the process of planning measures to enter foreign markets of agricultural products can be used as a "road map" for agricultural producers who intend to export their products.
REGULATORY AND LEGAL SUPPORT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COURT STAFF
Authors:   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Shcherbak Artem
Published: September 2021

The scientific article is devoted to the formation of a system of normative legal acts that make up the normative and legal support of public administration in the activity of the court staff. Today there are many different regulations, which are constantly amended and supplemented, which necessitates systematic work in terms of their harmonization and alignment. The constant development of legislation in the system of public administration of the court staff in Ukraine is so dynamic that it requires urgent systematization. Therefore, the systematized and clearly formed legislation is a guarantee of efficiency, effectiveness and appropriateness of public administration of the court staff. It is established that the basis for the functioning of the system of public administration of the court staff is the Constitution of Ukraine, as well as laws and regulations. It is determined that the entire regulatory framework, which governs the system of public administration of the court staff is divided into two groups: 1) the rules of international law; 2) norms of national legislation. Considering the system of normative legal acts in the researched sphere, it is noted that ensuring the work of the court staff is carried out with the help of certain normative rules, which, in turn, regulate the administrative organization of the court staff. The complex analysis of normative-legal acts, which are reflected in laws and by-laws, determines the place of public administration in the court staff. It is proved that this system-forming chain of normative-legal acts, acts of departmental character and local action, creates levers of influence on the organization of work of the court staff. It should be noted that the analysis of regulations in the field of public administration of the court staff shows the lack of systematization of the legal framework, namely the dispersion of rules on various pieces of legislation, which greatly complicates the process of proper implementation of public administration.
Interdisziplinäre Produktentwicklung: Beschreibung einer Kooperation aus Industrie, angewandter Forschung und Technischem Design zur Realisierung einer assistierenden Roboterzelle
Authors:   Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkzeugmaschinen und Umformmaschinen (IWU) Chemnitz, Hermeling Christian , Abicht Johannes , Theling Thomas ,   Technische Universität Dresden, Professur für Technisches Design, Hock Ralf
Published: September 2021

Kollaborative Robotik wird in der Regel als eine, den Anwender entlastende, Komponente in einem Mensch-Maschine-Szenario verstanden. Dabei wird in einer bisher nicht automatisierten Arbeitsumgebung eine Teilautomatisierung nachgerüstet. Für die Entwicklung derartiger Systeme ist neben dem Anwender und seinen Anforderungen auch eine hohe Passfähigkeit zu unterschiedlichen Bestandssystemen ausschlaggebend. Dieses Paper dokumentiert interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit zwischen Industrie, angewandter Forschung und Technischem Design, um Kernanforderungen an Automatisierungslösungen für bestehende Werkzeugmaschinen zusammenzutragen. In einem industriellen Automatisierungsszenario entstand eine mobile Roboterzelle mit einem hängenden Roboter sowie einem Palettenspeicher zur Maschinenbeschickung. Vor- und Nachbearbeitungen sind in einheitlichen Fähigkeitsmodulen gekapselt. Maschine und Bauteile werden über ein intelligentes Bildverarbeitungssystem lokalisiert. Diese Referenzierung ermöglicht nach einmaligem Teachen das Nachführen der Roboterbewegungen bei einer Neukonfiguration. Ergänzt wird die Lösung durch ein schutzzaunloses Sicherheitskonzept und eine bedienerführende Benutzeroberfläche zur Fähigkeitskomposition. Mit der Automatisierungslösung können mittelständische Unternehmen bei Personalengpässen die Produktivität aufrechterhalten und Mitarbeiter von monotonen Tätigkeiten entlasten.
Nachhaltigkeit als strategischer Imperativ für die Gesellschaft und Unternehmen
Authors:   Design²Future, Keil Heinz Simon , Tietze Detlef ,   h & z Unternehmensberatung AG
Published: September 2021

Was haben „Fridays for future“ und Corona gemeinsam? Die Jugend fordert und die Pandemie erfordert einen nachhaltigen Umgang mit unseren Ressourcen, letztendlich zur Sicherung unseres Überlebens. Klimawandel, Verschmutzung, Reduzierung der Biodiversität, Ressourcenknappheit, Bevölkerungswachstum, Armut, Hunger, soziale Ungleichheiten, ungerechte Bildungschancen und Migration sind gewichtige Herausforderungen. Und es zeigt sich weltweit ein neues „globales“ Bewusstsein für Nachhaltigkeit. Fridays for Future Protestbewegungen sind ein deutlich sichtbares Zeichen dafür. Und internationale Vereinbarung wie die UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) oder das Pariser Klimaschutzabkommen sind ebenso ermutigende Zeichen für ein neues (kollektives) Bewusstsein. Mit diesem kollektiven Bewusstsein verändern sich die Anforderungen an Unternehmen und deren Produckte und Services. Für Unternehmen wird Nachhaltigkeit zu einem strategischen Imperativ, der auf allen Ebenen des Geschäftsmodells verankert werden muss. Ein wichtiges Kennzeichen ist dabei die Zusammenarbeit der verschiedenen Stakeholder entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette. Denn Nachhaltigkeit kann keine Gesellschaft und kein Unternehmen für sich allein lösen.
MBSE-Ansatz für eine Vernetzte Stoffstrommodellierung zur Verbesserung der Partnersuche in der Kreislaufwirtschaft
Authors:   Bergische Universität Wuppertal Fachgebiet Produktsicherheit und Qualität (PSQ), Wieck Franz , Kronenberg Philipp , Löwer Manuel
Published: September 2021

Globale Krisen, Rohstoffengpässe oder Preisschwankungen stellen die globalisierten Lieferkettensysteme der westlichen Produzenten vor große Herausforderungen. Das Konzept der Kreislaufwirtschaft ist eine Möglichkeit, sich angesichts dieser Herausforderungen robuster zu positionieren, um weniger abhängig von äußeren Einflüssen zu sein. Die größte Hürde bei dem Aufbau von Netzwerken für Kreislaufwirtschaftsprozesse ist die Identifikation von potentiellen Partnern auf Basis von Stoffstrommodellen. Ein erfolgreiches Mapping ist von vielen Faktoren abhängig. Aktuell existiert kein Ansatz, um die Stoffströme so zu modellieren, dass die Darstellung und Berechnung für eine Partnersuche in der Kreislaufwirtschaft geeignet ist. Um der Komplexität, sowohl der Stoffstrommodellierung, als auch der Partnersuche gerecht zu werden, wird hier ein MBSE-Ansatz gewählt - ein überlegener Modellierungsansatz im Detaillierungsgrad und der Adaptionsfähigkeit. Das Modell verknüpft die 3 Hauptelemente der Wertstromanalyse (Produktionsprozess, Materialfluss und Geschäftsprozess) und ermöglicht dadurch neuartige Kennzahlen zu ermitteln. Diese Kennzahlen und die detaillierte Modellierung schaffen eine verbesserte Informationslage, auf Basis derer die Effektivität der Partnersuche in der Kreislaufwirtschaft signifikant gesteigert wird. Nach einer theoretischen Herleitung der Modellierungslogik und der Erweiterung des bestehenden Ansatzes der nachhaltigen Wertstromanalyse (engl. Sustainable Value Stream Mapping – Sus-VSM) wird anhand eines Beispiels das MBSE-Modell implementiert und validiert. Dieser MBSE-Ansatz besitzt das Potential, die Beschreibung industrieller Produktions- und Herstellungsprozesse erheblich zu verfeinern und dadurch Analysen und Berechnungen zu optimieren, was zu einer besseren Vernetzung der Industrie führt. Die dadurch identifizierten industriellen Symbiosen fördern die Kreislaufwirtschaft maßgeblich und helfen Ressourcen nachhaltiger zu nutzen.
Nutzerzentrierung in Zeiten von Social Distancing: Evaluierung eines extracurricularen Lehrformats für Studierende der Produktentwicklung
Authors:   Universität der Bundeswehr München, Institut für technische Produktentwicklung, Wallisch Anne , Paetzold Kristin ,   Universität der Bundeswehr München, Institut für technische Produktentwicklung
Published: September 2021

Nutzerzentrierung in der Produktentwicklung ist ein seit Jahrzehnten intensiv beforschtes Feld mit dem wesentlichen Ziel, Nutzeranforderungen möglichst ganzheitlich zu ermitteln und beschreiben. Damit soll den potentiellen Anwendern ein Produkt geliefert werden können, das einen tatsächlichen Bedarf bestmöglich adressiert oder entsprechende Begehrlichkeiten weckt und somit einen hohen Markterfolg verspricht. In der Praxis lässt sich dennoch beobachten, dass oftmals eine eher technische Perspektive, in welcher der Mensch irgendwie enthalten ist, den Entwicklungsprozess dominiert. Der Beitrag dient als Ergebnisbericht einer praxisbezogenen, interdisziplinären Lehrveranstaltung mit dem Ziel, bereits in der akademischen Ausbildung stärker für die Anwenderperspektive zu sensibilisieren. Die im Pilotkurs partizipativ gestaltete Lehrveranstaltung zu nutzerzentrierter Anforderungserhebung wurde im zweiten Durchlauf pandemiebedingt auf Remotelehre und virtuelle Kollaboration umgestellt. Die Effekte beider Formate werden im Beitrag unter verschiedenen Aspekten bilanziert und die Ergebnisbewertung erfolgt als Reflektion des Standardcurriculums.
The Digitalization Principles from a User- Centered Design Perspective: A Conceptual Framework for Smart Product Development
Authors:   Laboratory for Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing Santa Bárbara d’Oeste, Sallati Carolina , Schützer Klaus ,   Federal University of ABC Santo André
Published: September 2021

The industry relies on interdisciplinarity to promote advancements. The diverse engineering domains, information technologies, management and social sciences are combined in the industrial environment and oriented o society’s ever-changing demands. In parallel, the demographic shifts caused by population aging present room for innovation on many fronts, such as in health, technology, industry, products, and services, and in the same way in product development processes. In an attempt to tackle such issues, this article discusses how the addressing of the elderly population demands, particularly the demand for smart products, might be supported by the principles of production digitalization. In doing so, it proposes a conceptual framework for the development of smart products for the elderly, sustained by three core pillars: specific product lifecycle stages, Industrie 4.0 requirements for smart product development; and Industrie 4.0 enabling technologies which are integrated by the User-Centered Design philosophy. Their combination into a framework aims at addressing two main points: assist in the translation of elderly real consumers’ expectations and demands into more adequate, appealing products and in creating a transition path for companies who wish to incorporate the principles and technologies of production digitalization in their value chain. Furthermore, the article discusses how this proposal could be validated in the real industrial environment.
Analyse des Einflusses von Faktoren auf die agilen Fähigkeiten von Organisationseinheiten in der Entwicklung physischer Systeme
Authors:   Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), IPEK - Institut für Produktentwicklung, Heimicke Jonas , Rösel Tobias ,   Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), IPEK - Institut für Produktentwicklung, Albers Alber ,   Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), IPEK - Institut für Produktentwicklung
Published: September 2021

Zur Realisierung individualisierter Produkte halten agile Arbeitsweisen vermehrt Einzug in Prozesse von produzierenden Unternehmen. Dabei ist die Durchdringung agiler Arbeitsweisen durch die etablierten Prozesse in den Entwicklungsabteilungen produzierender Unternehmen aktuell sehr gering; ein Großteil der Unternehmen beginnt jedoch die punktuelle Einführung agiler Arbeitsweisen in ausgewählten Pilotprojekten. Die Anwendung agiler Arbeitsweisen führt in den Prozessen der Entwicklung physischer Systeme zu neuen Herausforderungen und unbekannten Entwicklungsrisiken, die den Vorteilen von Agilität gegenüberstehen. Deswegen ist die Einführung agiler Vorgehensweisen in die Prozesse der Entwicklung physischer Systeme ein Problemlösungsprozess. Die Art, nach der Agilität für einen Anwendungsfall gestaltet wird und in diesen eingeführt wird muss demnach zum Anwendungsfall passen und ist stets individuell. Um diese Individualität in der Einführung agiler Arbeitsweisen zu ermöglichen wurden in Vorarbeiten bereits 228 Faktoren identifiziert, die Einfluss auf die agilen Arbeitsweisen verschiedener Organisationeinheiten haben. Die gezielte Beeinflussung ausgewählter Einflussfaktoren durch geeignete agile Methoden führt zu einer Anwendungsfall-spezifischen Gestaltung und Einführung agiler Vorgehensweisen und erhöht die Eignung des Ansatzes im Vergleich zu einer Anpassungs-freien Einführung. Im vorliegenden Beitrag wird eine Verknüpfung der Faktoren erarbeitet, um Schlüsselfaktoren abzuleiten. Durch die gezielte Beeinflussung dieser soll die Veränderung durch die Einführung agiler Methoden hinsichtlich ihrer Ausbreitung in den Entwicklungskontext gezielt verstärkt werden. Analog zum Szenario Management werden bezüglich der Faktoren mittels einer Vernetzungsanalyse verschiedene Kennzahlen ermittelt. Basierend auf der Analyse kann die Tragweite der Einführung von agilen Methoden genauer eingeschätzt werden und die zielgerichtete Auswahl von agilen Methoden für die Einführung in die Prozesse der physischen Produktentwicklung unterstützt werden.
Nutzer- und Aufgabengerechte Unterstützung von Modellierungsaktivitäten im Kontext des MBSE-Model-Based Systems Engineering
Authors:   Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), IPEK – Institut für Produktentwicklung, Mandel Constantin , Behrendt Matthias ,   Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), IPEK - Institut für Produktentwicklung, Albers Albert ,   Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), IPEK - Institut für Produktentwicklung
Published: September 2021

MBSE-Model-Based Systems Engineering wird als vielversprechender Ansatz gesehen, die steigende Komplexität heutiger Produktentwicklungsprozesse beherrschbar zu machen. Bei der Einführung und Umsetzung von MBSE existieren jedoch hohe Einstiegshürden, insbesondere, wenn formale Modellierungssprachen wie SysML für Modellierungsaktivitäten verwendet werden. Gleichzeitig bieten formale Modellierungssprachen jedoch Vorteile bei der Ermöglichung einer domänenübergreifenden Kommunikation und dem Informationsaustausch. Dieser Beitrag beschreibt einen Ansatz zur nutzer- und aufgabengerechten Unterstützung von Modellierungsaktivitäten mittels formaler Modellierungssprachen im Kontext des MBSE. Ziel des Ansatzes ist es, die Modellierung auf die Bedarfe und Aufgaben einzelner Anwender bzw. deren Rolle im Produktentwicklungsprozess zu fokussieren und somit einen gezielteren Zugang zur Modellierung zu ermöglichen. Hierzu werden Ansätze aus dem Bereich Architekturframeworks zur Strukturierung von Modellen mittels Bedarfs-getriebener Sichten mit einer Aktivitäts-getriebenen Formalisierung von Methoden des MBSE kombiniert. Methoden des MBSE werden in einzelne Modellierungsaktivitäten unterteilt und diese mit Sichten aus einem Architekturframework, die die Modellierungsaktivität unterstützen, verknüpft. Somit wird einerseits eine klare Strukturierung des Modells nach Sichten und andererseits eine gezielte und eindeutige Durchführung bedarfsgerechter Methoden des MBSE ermöglicht.