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METHODOLOGICAL BASIS OF EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM
Authors:   Vinnytsia National Agrarian University, TARASOVA Oksana
Published: February 2023

Global environmental issues such as climate change and criticism of the policies of multinational corporations make investing in environmentally conscious companies more relevant than ever. These issues pose a significant risk to investment portfolios, but the short-term goals of shareholders make these risks unattainable. In addition, corporate short-sightedness can cause a critical situation. Corporations need to consider other stakeholders when creating new products. This is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has shown that corporations need to consider other stakeholders and create green products. This is because they will help rebuild their current business model and deliver more value to shareholders, people and the planet in the long term. Many new green investment funds have been launched in the last five years. Some of these funds even outperformed traditional funds by some indicators. The purpose of the study is research, generalization and development of theoretical and methodological approaches regarding the features of sustainable investment in the development of ecologically oriented economy. The concept of sustainable development requires meeting the defined needs of society. This dictates two tasks: providing for the population with the lowest income level and reducing the limitations of the natural environment on the ability to meet social needs. One of the most important aspects of sustainable development is ecological balance, which promotes economic and ecological equality between people. In general, preserving the integrity of the ecosystem is important for ecologically sound development. Based on the results of the critical analysis, it was determined that Ukraine needs to take into account environmental sustainability, which is vital for its future existence. Mechanisms for investing in the development of an ecologically oriented economy through systemic modernization are proposed, mainly based on the transformation of the global financial system, the creation of new institutional structures, changes in the financial architecture, the formation of a global prudential regulatory framework, and the widespread introduction of green finance. The analysis of the latest world trends allows us to conclude that the greening of the economy has generally positive features. In addition, investment attractiveness in this sector is also growing due to, among other things, technological development, risk reduction and government support, which in difficult cases can attract additional capital investments, which, in turn, stimulates technological development. Therefore, the process is cyclical, which in turn contributes to the development of individual countries and socio-economic development as a whole.
STRATEGIC FLEXIBILITY OF ZVO IN THE FORMATION OF COMPETITIVE GOALS IN THE CONDITIONS OF CHANGES
Authors:   Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas, VERBOVSKA Lesya
Published: February 2023

The article examines the issue of strategic flexibility of higher education institutions in modern conditions. The relevance of the study of the strategic flexibility of higher education institutions in the formation of competitive goals in conditions of change is determined by modern trends in the competitive advantages of higher education institutions; adaptation of flexible development strategies; partnership cooperation with European universities; increasing the competitiveness of the teaching staff; diversification of new areas of scientific activity and new opportunities for development. In the process of writing a scientific article, various general scientific research methods are used. An analysis of the development strategies of four institutions of higher education was carried out, namely, Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas (Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine), Lviv Polytechnic (Lviv, Ukraine), Mining and Metallurgical Academy named after S. Staszyca (Krakow, Poland), Poznań Polytechnic (Poznań, Poland). The conducted analysis showed that the most important element is the goals and objectives, and their components are determined primarily not by strategic planning due to the improvement of the quality of education and the positioning of higher education institutions as a competitive market of educational services, it’s the adaptation to market conditions, the formation of a competitive specialist capable of working at the international level, the search and attraction of consumers, analysis of activities of educational institutions, analysis of provision of educational services to consumers, diversification of educational activities in order to enter the European market of educational services. The practical value of the research lies in the thorough analysis of development strategies for the implementation of flexible management of institutions of higher education in a changing, flexible and competitive environment. Strategic flexibility will allow to form a new environment of “VUKA” and “BANI”, because in difficult conditions, competitiveness of the university is quite important.
STATE POLICY OF PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN UKRAINE: FROM THE CLASSICAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE BUSINESS CLIMATE TO OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES OF WAR
Authors:   Khmelnytskyi National University, Alla MEISH  , SHPYLOVYI Viktor ,   Higher Educational Institution «European University» Cherkasy branch
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the study is to identify new challenges of the state policy of entrepreneurship development in war conditions, generalization of existing and development of new tools and means of the state policy of stimulating the development of entrepreneurship in the system of functioning and development of the national economy. The study revealed the relevance of the problem of the decline in business activity of the population in the conditions of a full-scale war, which is natural, as well as the justification of effective and efficient means of the state policy of restoring incentives to conduct business. It was established that the development of entrepreneurship is largely determined by a favorable business climate. In turn, its basic characteristics are the absence or at least a low natural level of transaction costs of doing business, transparency of information and competition, and an adequate level of protection of private property rights. It was concluded that the further improvement of the business environment of Ukraine requires the implementation of a complex of organizational and economic tools aimed at improving the accessibility of small and medium-sized business entities to markets, protection and accessibility of activity rights, attraction of economic resources, development of market and business infrastructure, protection information, involvement of management technologies, implementation of investments and innovations. The most critical problematic aspects (challenges) of domestic business in the conditions of war have been identified, taking into account the specifics of the industry. It was established that the state in its policy of stimulating the development of enterprises in wartime should take into account such aspects as insurance, preservation of the material, technical and technical and technological base of enterprises, assistance in attracting cheap long-term loans for the reconstruction, preservation and modernization of production facilities, improvement of the security system enterprises with working capital, preservation of human and, in particular, labor and intellectual capital of domestic business entities. The scientific novelty and applied value of the research results lies in the improvement of the methodological and applied principles of the formation of a system of tools for improving the entrepreneurial climate both in standard conditions and in a critically complicated environment during a full-scale war.
IMPROVEMENT OF DOCUMENTATION AS AN ELEMENT OF THE METHOD ОF THE ACCOUNTING IN THE CONDITIONS OF DIGITALIZATION OF THE ECONOMY
Authors:   National Academy of Statistics, Accounting and Audit, NOVICHENKO Lyudmila , STOIKA Nataliya ,   Ferenc Rákóczi II. Transcarpathian Hungarian College of Higher Education
Published: February 2023

The article is devoted to topical issues of the development of documentation as an element of the accounting method. It has been established that the development of the information society and the digitalization of accounting lead to the modification of the content and forms of the processes of documenting the facts of economic life. The main changes in the processes of documenting the facts of economic life through the prism of digitization and the digital economy are considered. Changes in the content and form of documentation as an element of the accounting method in the conditions of the development of information technologies are substantiated. The main types and characteristics of electronic document management systems, which used by business entities are systematized. The advantages and disadvantages of the use of electronic document management systems by business entities are determined. It has been proven that thanks to a unified and rationally organized system of documentation of economic transactions, information is formed that ensures the subsequent adoption of relevant and urgent decisions by internal and external users for management needs. The peculiarities of the organization of electronic document circulation in the practical activity of the enterprise were studied, in particular, the proposed proposals for improving internal regulations and streamlining the use of electronic documents in order to increase the efficiency of the organization of accounting. The directions of changes and further improvement of documentation as an element of the accounting method in the conditions of digitalization of the economy are systematized. It was determined that the existence of a number of advantages of the implementation of electronic document management systems contributes to its practical use as a tool for increasing the efficiency of structural divisions and the enterprise as a whole.
WAYS OF REVIVAL OF UKRAINE’S ECONOMY IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD TAKING INTO ACCOUNT WORLDWIDE EXPERIENCE
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Polytechnic Institute”, CHORNII Viktoriia
Published: February 2023

The article analyzes the peculiarities of the current state of development of the economy of Ukraine. A review and assessment of the economic recovery of countries after military aggression was carried out. The key points in the formation of the recovery policy were highlighted on the example of the countries that were being rebuilt according to the Marshall Plan. The main directions of post-war recovery of countries such as Israel, South Korea, Japan, Italy, and West Germany were analyzed in detail and highlighted. It was established that, taking into account the fact that Ukraine has a powerful natural resource and intellectual and personnel potential, the main vectors in the direction of economic recovery for Ukraine in the post-war period are: the development of high technologies for production with high added value; forming the export orientation of the economy; development of infrastructural support, since Ukraine has a favorable geographical position, the development of the transport and communication structure will allow to develop the transit potential; use of intellectual and personnel potential in the development of high technologies, innovative production; activation due to state support of small business; changing the principles of implementing reforms of economic growth towards the activation of entrepreneurial initiatives and the attraction of foreign investors, while reducing the influence of the state on these processes; promoting the development of high-tech industries that use intellectual and innovative developments and have a high added value. The key directions for Ukraine were formed, which can be taken into account during recovery with adaptation to modern conditions of innovative development of the world economy. To determine the resource potential, the state and trends of the state’s economic development were analyzed over the last period according to certain characteristics. Conceptual bases for the formation of a strategy for the development and restoration of the state in the post-war period are proposed.
THEORETICAL BASIS OF THE SELF-DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC SYSTEM (REGION)
Authors:   State University «Institute of Market and Economic and Environmental Sciences research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine», TOPALOVA Iryna
Published: February 2023

The article analyzes the theoretical basis of the self-development of the region as a socio-economic system based on the use of its resource potential. The purpose of the article is the theoretical substantiation of self-development of regions as a priority vector of socio-economic development of Ukraine. This goal made it possible to form the following tasks: – to form a conceptual vision of the self-development of the region on the basis of the formation of resource potential (components of resource potential: reproductive and infrastructural; socio-economic; natural-resource; innovative and information and communication; components of the economic system: competitive advantages, regional and interregional connections, decentralization, regional and local authorities; the main goal is to obtain a result (satisfaction of the needs of the population); – carry out a content analysis of the term “self-development of the region”; – consider the components of the self-development process of the region (availability of potential, resources, production capacities; level of organization, management process, entrepreneurial skills, availability of qualified personnel, the opportunity to learn, building competences; production of material and immaterial goods; labor potential; formation of developed infrastructure; opportunities for innovative development); – to form meaningful components of the concept of “Self-development of regions”: resource independence; system capabilities; development vectors; organizational changes; motivation; innovativeness; development; institutional and legal norms; clustering; determination of key capabilities of the region; – to determine tasks that can be solved in the region thanks to the provision of their self-development.
HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF THE FORMATION OF THE CONCEPTUAL BASIS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   State University of Infrastructure and Technologies, YANOVSKA Viktoriia , PARFENTIEVA Olena ,   National transport university
Published: February 2023

The article carried out a historical analysis of the process of emergence, formation and evolution of the conceptual foundations of sustainable development. The use of the historical method made it possible to reconstruct cause-and-effect relationships, recreate the events of the past and gain a deeper understanding of the content of the problems that preceded the emergence of the concept, identified the features of its formation and directed its consistent development. It has been found that ideas of sustainable development have a long history of dominance at the global societal level, spanning over fifty years. The adoption of the idea of sustainable development as the main one for humanity occurred as a result of the aggravation of environmental and social problems caused by the rapid growth of the total population of the planet and the growth of the global gross domestic product ahead of it, which was accompanied by the processes of globalization and was oriented towards the use of a development model focused on maximizing economic efficiency. The formation of the idea of sustainable development began with a dialogue between industrialized countries and developing countries regarding the connection between economic growth and environmental pollution and social well-being, as a result of which the concept and guiding principles of sustainable development were introduced, strategies for investing in the future were formed, a set of political commitments of states, innovative guiding principles of the green economy policy were adopted, a financing strategy was introduced, and sustainable development goals were adopted. In the process of global formation of ideological foundations, the content of sustainable development was defined as meeting the needs of the present without endangering the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
CURRENT STATUS AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS OF HOTEL NETWORKS IN UKRAINE
Authors:   National University «Lviv Polytechnic», ILNITSKA-GYKAVCHUK Galina
Published: February 2023

The article analyzes the essence and advantages of hotel chains. Management of hotel chains takes place on the basis of a franchise agreement, management contract or leasing (rent). The forms of payment according to the franchise agreement have been considered. It has been established that the following hotel chains occupy the leading positions in the world market: Indian OYO, Chinese Jin Jiang, Marriott International (USA). International hotel chains are also represented in Ukraine, but national ones prevail. Among the national chains, the leaders in Ukraine are the Reikartz Hotel Group, Premier Hotels and Resorts, Royal Hotels and SPA Resorts. The trends in the development of hotel chains in Ukraine are: the appearance in Ukraine of world and national economy class brands, the expansion of the list of brands that unite national hotel chains, the dominance of national chains over international ones, the spread of Asian corporations, uneven territorial distribution of enterprises included in chains, exit of national networks to the world level. The problems of the hotel sector of Ukraine are highlighted: due to military operations (suspension of hotels, destruction of establishments, decrease in the number of tourists, disruption of supply chains, inability to work effectively due to the introduction of a curfew, problems with power outages) and general problems (insufficient number of networks due to significant barriers entering the hotel market of Ukraine, low level of related infrastructure development, lack of state and local management bodies for the development of the hospitality sector, lack of guarantees for investment protection in the development of the infrastructure of hospitality enterprises, insufficient level of use of innovative technologies, discrepancy between the level of prices and the quality of hotel services). The main areas of network development are the introduction of innovations, digitalization of hospitality, diversification of services, combination of travel and hotel work, individual approach to the guest, care for the environment, introduction of package services.
METHODOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF ANALYZING THE EFFICIENCY FROM ITEMS OF THE CATEGORY “BEHAVIOR OF THE ENTERPRISE
Authors:   Vinnytsia National Technical University, KOSHOVYI Vadym
Published: February 2023

The article deals with the methodological and methodical principles of the analysis of the efficiency of the functioning of enterprises based on categories, criteria and indicators of behavior. The prospects of such an analysis from the point of view of building an ideal enterprise and considering the peculiarities of the development of market relations in Ukraine are highlighted. The essence of the concept of “enterprise behavior model” is substantiated. It was determined that the model of the efficiency of the enterprise’s behavior can be built on the basis of the results of a detailed analysis of the prerequisites and factors that determine the peculiarities of the formation and manifestation of such behavior. It was established that the model of behavior as a universal category represents a certain algorithm of actions of an economic entity, which are predicted with a sufficient degree of probability, determined by the regularities of systemic relationships of cause and effect content. The model of the enterprise’s behavior was typified according to the specified criteria, namely: the criterion of organizational culture, which includes ethical criteria, and the criterion of business activity, market orientation and the nature of the economic policy implemented by the enterprise. It is substantiated that the decision and algorithm of the company’s actions as a result of the implementation of the model of their behavior can be made on the basis of simulation, expert and optimization models. It was determined that the achievement of the efficiency of the enterprise’s development consists in the formation of a certain version of the enterprise’s response in the coordinates of the maximum efficiency of the distribution of its resources, maintaining management control in accordance with the enterprise’s development goals.
THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES OF THE RE-ENGINEERING PROCESS IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF WAR
Authors: PAVLOVA Olena , OMELCHUK Bohdan , TYTARENKO Ivanna , SHEVCHUK Bohdana ,   Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University
Published: February 2023

Recently, higher education institutions have changed their approach to the financing system, focusing on self-supporting and autonomous principles. However, educational services markets are atypical centers that differ from other business structures, functioning based on non-profitability. Global positive practices indicate the need to increase attention to improving the management of higher education institutions and the search for updated, innovative methods of improving the organization of the system of regional educational services. Practically justified in this sense is the concept of business process reengineering, which will increase one’s credibility and provide an opportunity to introduce convenience, quality, and anti-crisis into the educational process. That is, reengineering business processes in the educational sector should be considered a necessary innovative solution under the conditions of various types of crises, including military ones. The article aims to clarify the theoretical and methodological approaches to the application of reengineering methods in the activity of the educational sector markets with further reproduction under conditions of war. The research tasks are analysis of the functioning of regional markets of educational services under war conditions, elucidation of the essence of reengineering processes in the educational sector and outlining the expected results of the effectiveness of educational institutions in the future as a result of innovative innovations. Higher education institutions generally focus on providing high-quality educational and scientific services to students. Today, the main task of forced distance and diverse forms of education is the timely introduction of innovative software and the availability of safe and equipped shelters. It is necessary to create conditions for effective interaction between higher education subjects through the electronification of training courses, network testing processes, electronic control of knowledge, and accessibility to high-speed Internet. It should be understood that these innovative measures involve the use of financial and human efforts, which in turn makes it necessary to adhere to the curricula of competencies that reveal the patriotic, educational, military, social, and social abilities of the student of higher education.
RELOCATION: ESSENCE, TYPES AND PROBLEMS
Authors: ZAPUKHLIAK Ivanna , KRASNIAK Oleh ,   Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil ang Gas
Published: February 2023

The article examines the concept of “relocation” and classifies the types of relocation according to the relevant characteristics. The peculiarities of each type of relocation, in particular the movement of a person – community – employee – enterprise, have been studied in detail. Business relocation for domestic economic entities has recently been of highly relevance, and practical experience of capacity relocation is practically non-existent. However, the conditions in which we all found ourselves forced us to make quick decisions in an almost unpredictable environment: to provide displaced people with work and to “save” production facilities. The advantages of relocation for both employees and enterprises are outlined. The transfer of a person may take place in order to find a new, better job, or the transfer of individual employees to a branch, department of the company located in another place in order to improve their functioning, or within the scope of the employee’s career growth. We note that the key point in business relocation will be the relocation and adaptation of employees, while regardless of the type of relocation, it is necessary to harmonize the interests and balance the needs of the employer and the employee. For example, if possible, offer short-term business trips; flexible work schedule, or work at home – remotely to avoid long business trips; weekly trips to work with accommodation in rented premises, etc. Problems and measures to facilitate the adaptation of workers in the process of relocation are given. If employees do not wish to relocate due to family or property reasons, employers may offer the employee alternative relocation options. The peculiarities of the relocation of domestic enterprises in the conditions of war are considered.
OVERVIEW OF MODERN APPROACHES TO THE FORMATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE COMPANY’S MATERIAL AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES
Authors:   Khmelnytskyi National University, ABUSHOV Teymur
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the article is a general overview of approaches to the management of material resources of a manufacturing enterprise. Approaches to defining the concepts of “material resources” and “material resources of the enterprise” and the composition of the material resources of the enterprise are analyzed. It is agreed that material resources include raw materials, main and auxiliary materials, component products, fuel, work in progress and production waste. Features of material resources as an object of management at the enterprise are highlighted and include material form, usage in production process, transfer of their value to the value of produced products. An analysis of individual approaches to material resource management is carried out, in particular, integral, functional, logistic and reengineering approaches. An improved list of material resource management tasks within the framework of individual functional divisions of the enterprise is proposed. The functional divisions include economic and planning, marketing, procurement, accounting, legal department, production, information department. Areas of activity in the field of management of material resources of an industrial enterprise within the framework of separate management functions are suggested and grouped, including activities aimed at coordinating other management functions. In particular, the market factor is the basis of planning, and the need to implement an information system for the management of material resources and ensure its smooth operation to ensure the coordination of management activities for the management of material resources is emphasized. The place and role of the company’s information system is determined as such that helps unification of data sources, serves as information base for management decisions, allows to improve the process of management of material resources, ensures higher level of control and risks prevention, reduces the risk of human factor. Proposals for further scientific research were formed.
WAYS OF IMPROVING THE FOREIGN ECONOMIC MARKETING STRATEGY OF UKRAINIAN LOGISTICS ENTERPRISES
Authors: MOZGOVA Galyna , SHTYKH Yevheniya ,   Karazin Kharkiv National University
Published: February 2023

This article was directed to the analysis of marketing strategies of enterprises engaged in the export of logistics services to the foreign market. The importance of marketing strategy research was substantiated. Also, it was confirmed that any company has its own marketing strategy. The concept of “marketing strategy” was defined. The main classic marketing strategies were described. Michael Porter’s competitive strategies were explored. According to F. Kotler, the main strategies of behaviour of competitors in the market were described. The classification of growth marketing strategies according to the main strategic directions was described. It was concluded that currently modern enterprises cannot use only one marketing strategy to achieve success. The process of how Ukrainian enterprises implement transport services on the foreign market was analysed in its entirety. A positive trend of growth in the volume of foreign trade in logistics services of Ukraine and the predominance of exports over imports to the foreign market was determined. The trend of demand for Ukrainian transport services on the foreign market was assessed. According to statistical calculations of the latest financial indicators, it was determined that foreign consumers have a demand for transport services offered by Ukrainian logistics companies. A study of marketing statistics showed that Ukrainian logistics companies lag behind foreign ones in terms of marketing strategies. On the example of the most profitable Ukrainian logistics companies, the main common features of conducting business activities were highlighted. The main marketing tools used by profitable logistics companies were identified. The main tools of “digital marketing” for attracting potential customers of logistics companies were listed. The importance of using “digital marketing” tools to supplement the marketing strategy of enterprises in the modern trends of the foreign market was substantiated.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF APPLICATION OF THE COMMON TRANSIT PROCEDURE
Authors:   Khmelnytskyi National University, RUDA Tatyana
Published: February 2023

The article is devoted to the study of international experience in the implementation of joint transit. The purpose of the article is to study the main aspects of the international experience of applying the joint transit procedure. To achieve the goal, the following methods were used: induction and deduction, theoretical generalization, abstraction, dialectical cognition – when studying scientific sources and researching theoretical aspects of the implementation of the joint transit procedure, determining the categorical apparatus of the investigated issues; abstract-logical – for summarizing theoretical propositions, forming conclusions and proposals on the topic of research. The article analyzes the process of transit system development in the EU. The regulatory and legal framework that ensures the normalization of joint transit issues in European countries is given. The essence and features of the application of transit systems in the EU have been determined. A comparative analysis of union and joint transit, which is used in the EU, was carried out. The experience of joint transit implementation was analyzed using the examples of Georgia, Great Britain, Serbia and Turkey. The advantages of countries joining the Convention on the common transit procedure are given, as well as the conditions for applying the common transit procedure are outlined. The peculiarities of the implementation of the joint transit procedure in each of the studied countries were analyzed. The essence, content and functionality of the electronic transit system (NCTS), which each of the countries implemented in practical activity, is revealed. The features of the exchange of customs information provided by the NCTS and the security aspects of its preservation within the system are analyzed. The specifics of joint transit and the functional burden on each of the participants in such customs legal relations have been determined. Special attention is paid to the analysis of qualitative changes in the service component of customs activity, achieved as a result of the application of NCTS.
Food Intolerance and Sensitivity Are Associated With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in a Self-Selected Community Population
Authors: Thomson Ella , Beer Harriet , Ryan Laura , Philcox Edward , Kelly Clive
Published: February 2023

INTRODUCTION People are presenting with chronic musculoskeletal pain at a younger age, and many fulfil criteria for fibromyalgia. We have recently shown a strong association between fibromyalgia symptoms and autistic traits in a self-selected community population, with the relationship mediated in part by the presence of hypermobility. Many respondents also described food sensitivities and intolerances. This study explores the relationships between food issues and fibromyalgia symptoms in this population. METHODS The study used a nonexperimental, correlational design with data collected from a volunteer sample of 442 adults (aged 18-60) who completed online self-report questionnaires assessing each of fibromyalgia symptoms (ACR criteria), autistic traits (RAADS score) and hypermobility (Beighton’s test). Subjects were also asked to record any food sensitivities, allergies, or intolerances, along with their consequences. Correlation analyses and linear regressions were used to test the relationships between these features and each of fibromyalgia, autistic traits and hypermobility. Data was analysed using parametric and non-parametric techniques to assess the strength and significance of relationships, and the potential mediating effect of food-related symptoms in the correlation between fibromyalgia features and autistic traits. RESULTS Our self-selected community population had a mean age of 24 years and was 77% female. The prevalence of fibromyalgia, autistic traits and hypermobility was 40%, 65% and 44% respectively. Half of all subjects reported food sensitivity and 31% reported food intolerance. The incidence of food-related symptoms was higher among subjects who met criteria for fibromyalgia than those who reported autistic traits or hypermobility. Food sensitivity and food intolerance were both more significantly associated with fibromyalgia (r=0.24, p<0.001 and r=0.38, p<0.001) than with autistic traits (r=0.15, p<0.01 and r=0.17, p<0.01). DISCUSSION This community study provides evidence for a direct association between features of fibromyalgia and reported food intolerance and sensitivity. Although self-selected, the findings in our predominantly young population suggest that gluten and lactose consumption may be associated with higher levels of musculoskeletal pain. The study population commonly reported that avoidance of gluten and / or lactose containing foods reduced symptoms. Dietary adjustment may merit further investigation as a therapeutic modality for some patients with fibromyalgia.
Pemanfaatan iot sebagai sistem deteksi dini kebakaran dengan sensor api dan sensor suhu berbasis arduino
Authors: Zidifaldi Dirul , Abdullah Asrul , Sari Kartika , Fakhruzi Izhan
Published: February 2023

Kebakaran salah satu bencana yang mungkin saja terjadi sehingga menghanguskan atau membakar segala barang serta sesuatu yang kita miliki. Keterlambatan dalam penanganan dapat mengakibatkan kerugian baik itu jiwa ataupun materi. Solusi untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut adalah dengan membangun sebuah sistem deteksi dini kebakaran yang dapat mengirim informasi kepada seseorang agar dapat ditangani dengan cepat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu eksperimen dimana sistem deteksi kebakaran langsung di uji coba. Eksperimen dilakukan terhadap sensor api dan sensor suhu untuk menganalisis output seperti buzzer, LED, dan Notifikasi pada smartphone pengguna yang akan dilakukan. Hasil penelitian ini adalah membuat sebuah sistem deteksi dini kebakaran, apabila terjadi bahaya kebakaran pada suatu ruangan maka sistem secara otomatis mengirimkan pesan notifikasi ke smartphone bahwa telah terjadi kebakaran pada aplikasi blynk. Pengujian dilakukan dengan membuat simulasi kebakaran dengan ruangan yang di dalamnya terdapat api sehingga dapat memenuhi seluruh aspek yang diperlukan. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu sistem deteksi dini kebakaran dapat memberikan peringatan pada pengguna apabila terjadi kebakaran di sekitar lokasi sistem melalui buzzer ataupun notifikasi smartphone sehingga dapat membantu mengurangi tingkat kebakaran serta kerugian yang dihasilkan.
Sistem komunikasi data perangkat antena biquad untuk memonitoring pencemaran air sungai
Authors: Adewasti Adewasti , Hadi Irawan , C Siswandi
Published: February 2023

Masyarakat Palembang telah lama sekali mempergunakan sungai musi sebagai sarana tempat mandi, mencuci dan bisa diolah menjadi air minum yang higienis atau terhindar dari bakteri, oleh karena itu untuk perlu menjaga agar air di sungai musi tetap terjaga ekosistemnya, maka disini perlu dijaga kelestarian air di sungai musi. untuk itulah peneliti akan mencoba memonitoring air di sungai. Penerapan antena biquad dari perangkat sistem antena pada dasarnya adalah pemanfaatan dimensi spasial dalam peningkatan diversitas baik pada penerimaan ataupun pengiriman. Deteksi pada sinyal secara spasial kemudian menjadi konsep utama pada sistem antena biquad. Susunan antena merupakan bagian penting pada pengolahan data secara spasial, untuk mengembangkan konsep smartcity. Kapasitas kanal antena biquad tidak hanya ditentukan oleh jumlah antena saja namun juga ditentukan oleh elemen tataletak antena dan proses pada penyusunannya. Sejumlah penelitian sebelumnya menunjukkan bahwa korelasi spasial yang rendah akan menghasilkan kapasitas kanal yang lebih besar. Penyusunan elemen – elemen antena biquad perlu mempertimbangkan hal tersebut. Beberapa penelitian sebelumnya mengkaitkan pengaruh impedansi gandeng terhadap korelasi spasial. Pengaturan parameter – parameter antena pada penyusunan antena biquad sedemikian hingga menghasilkan korelasi spasial yang rendah perlu menjadi pertimbangan pada perancangan antena biquad untuk menunjang atau mewujudkan sebagai smartcity.
Investigating the Attitude and Behavior of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Students Regarding Prayer in 2020-2021
Authors:   Department of Public Health, School of Public Health & Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Mazar Leili , Nasirzadeh Mostafa ,   Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran., Abadi Abbas Sadeghi Hasan ,   Department of Islamic Studies, School of Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran., Salim Abadi Yaser ,   Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
Published: February 2023

Background and Objectives: The three main elements of the home, study environment, and mass media have a fundamental role in the tendency and attitude of adolescents and young people to pray. This study was conducted to determine students’ attitudes toward prayer, the causes of their tendency toward it, and its impact on various aspects of their lives. Methods: This descriptive study was performed among 192 students of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan City, Iran. Data were collected by a researcher-made questionnaire through the press line system. Data were analyzed by SPSS software, version 18 using an independent t-test and One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) at a significance level of less than 0.05. Results: A total of 60.9% of students reported that they perform daily prayers. The Mean±SD score of students’ attitude about praying is 121.99±199.97 out of 165. A significant correlation was observed between the mean score of attitude and behavior. A significant relationship was also found between the mean score of students’ attitudes and the variables of father’s education, father’s and mother’s occupation (P<0.05). The students believed that prayer brings peace and vitality to the soul, order and discipline in life, good mood, family unity, and reduced anxiety and stress. Conclusion: Considering the role and impact of family and university environment on students’ prayer and students’ beliefs on the impact of prayer on various life issues, paying attention to the results of this type of research to institutionalize prayer among students can be useful.
Comparing the Memory Performance of Iranian Veterans With and Without Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medical Science, Garmsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Province Semnan, Iran., Pirkhaefi Alireza
Published: February 2023

Background and Objectives The physical and mental health of war veterans depends on paying attention to their psychological problems. This study aims to compare the memory performance of disabled Iranian veterans with and without post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Methods This is a retrospective cohort study conducted in 2016-2017. Participants were 30 veterans with PTSD and 30 veterans without this disorder in Iran who had records in the Foundation of Martyr and Veterans Affair. The diagnosis of PTSD or its absence was previously made by a psychiatrist and approved by the medical commission of the Foundation of Martyr and Veteran Affairs. The sampling method was done using a purposive method and was done based on the inclusion criteria. The data collection tool was the Wechsler memory scale (WMS). Data analysis was performed using multivariate analysis of variance. Results There was a significant difference between the two groups in all WMS subscales (general information, orientation, mental control, logical memory, digit span, visual memory, associate learning). Conclusion Memory performance of disabled Iranian veterans with and without PTSD is different in all dimensions.
PENATALAKSANAAN PEMERIKSAAN MAMMOGRAFI PADA KASUS TUMOR DI INSTALASI RADIOLOGI RUMAH SAKIT IBU DAN ANAK PORVINSI ACEH 2020
Authors: Sari Kartika , Nadia Surahmi  , Supriyanti
Published: February 2023

Penelitian karya tulis ilmiah ini bertujuan untuk mengetahuipenatalaksanaan pemeriksaan mammografi pada kasus tumor denganmenggunakan pesawat mammomat, penelitian ini dilakukan diinstalasi Radiologi RSIA Provinsi Aceh mulai dari terhitung tanggalmulai 07 Februari s.d 16 Juni 2020. Penelitian dilakukan denganpendekatan kualitatif menggunakan metode deskriptif, yaitu tehnikpengumpulan data yang terdiri dari Observasi (pengamatan),Wawancara, Dokumentasi. Tehnik analisa data penelitian ini bersifatkualitatif, data yang diperoleh dari lapangan dilakukan analisismelalui tahap reduksi data, penyajian data, penarikan kesimpulan.Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa pemeriksaan mammografi padakasus tumor dengan menggunakan pesawat mammomat,pemeriksaan mammografi adalah pemeriksaan yang dilakukan untukmendeteksi kanker dan tumor yang ada di payudara. Teknikpemeriksaan di Instalasi Radiologi Rumah Sakit Ibu dan AnakProvinsi Aceh dilakukan dengan menggunakan 4 proyeksi denganyaitu Proyeksi Rcc, Poyeksi Lcc, Proyeksi Rmlo, Proyeksi Lmlo. Darihasil penelitian ini teknik pemeriksaan mammografi pada kasus tumordengan menggunakan proyeksi Rcc dan Rmlo terlihat gambarantumor Mammae Dexra dengan ukuran I cm pada quadran lateral atasMammae Dextra dan dengan proyeksi Lcc dan Lmlo terlihat gambaranMammae Sinistra normal.
Personal Income Taxes in the Middle East and North Africa: Prospects and Possibilities
Authors: Mansour Mario , Zolt Eric M.
Published: February 2023

With the exception of a few North African countries, personal income taxes (PITs) play little or no role in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), often yielding less than 2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in revenue. This paper examines how PITs have evolved in recent decades, and what they might look like in the next 20 years. Throughout the region, top marginal tax rates on labour and business income of individuals have declined substantially, a trend that mirrors reductions in advanced and developing economies. Taxation of passive capital income has changed very little, and the revenue contribution from this source remains low throughout the region, averaging less than 1 percent of GDP and concentrated in oil-importing non-fragile states. Social security contributions (SSCs) have increased in importance in nearly all MENA countries, and some countries have introduced additional payroll taxes and levies. The combination of reduced marginal tax rates, light taxation of income from capital and business activities, and increases in SSCs has resulted in income tax systems that create disincentives to work and incentives for informality, and contribute little to government revenue and income redistribution. Given differences in economic and political structures, demographics, and starting points, the path to PIT and SSC reforms will vary across the region. Countries with relatively mature PIT/SSC systems, where revenue performance has improved in the past two decades, will increasingly need to balance revenue and equity objectives against efficiency objectives (in particular, labour market incentives and informality). Countries without a PIT will have to weigh whether a consumption tax/SSC system that mimics a flat tax on labour income is sufficient to diversify revenue away from oil, and whether to adopt PITs to address rising income and wealth inequality. Finally, fragile states, which face more political volatility and have weaker fiscal institutions than non-fragile states, will have to focus on simplicity of tax design and collection to be able to raise revenue from PITs.
Financing Local Government and Development in Canada in the Aftermath of a Global Pandemic: Continuity and Change
Authors: Tassonyi Almos T.
Published: February 2023

In the post-pandemic environment, local governments must confront a challenging fiscal environment. Drawing on insights provided over the years by Richard Bird, the author re-examines certain pervasive themes found in discussions and analysis of municipal finance, such as the merits of benefits-based taxation at the local level, the hierarchical constraints on municipal fiscal decision making, and the reality of a perpetual fiscal crisis at the local level. The underlying issue of having to finance a broad set of expenditures on public services from a narrow revenue base has resulted in intergovernmental tensions and continuing debate over the capacity of the property tax base to meet the demands placed on it. Financing local government can be described in terms of borrowing, spending, and taxing. Each of these areas of municipal fiscal decision making was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Borrowing rules remained hierarchically constrained, pressure to increase expenditures grew, and tax and fee-based revenues were adversely affected. Further, it seems likely that the municipal fiscal base will be narrowed given the controversy around development charges. The author uses data from Ontario to illustrate the impact of the pandemic on municipal fiscal health. In addition, the paper includes the Richard Bird Urban Fiscal Health Dashboard to illustrate aspects of the long-run fiscal health of Ontario's local governments. Throughout the paper, the author raises questions that merit further research informed by the perspective that Richard Bird brought to our understanding of the mechanics and implications of local fiscal decision making.