bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Workplace Motivation – Case Study Engaging Students during a Pandemic
Authors:   University of Oradea, 1 Universitatii, Oradea, Romania, Sim Monica-Ariana , Pop Anamaria-Mirabela ,   University of Oradea, 1 Universitatii, Oradea, Romania
Published: July 2022

Professionals in all fields are to work even when societies go through crises (i.e., the current pandemic), natural disasters, or catastrophes. Studies conducted by specialists in different areas, indicate that numerous people are not willing to work under stressful conditions. In this paper, we want to find out what can motivate a person to work in abnormal conditions of stress, risk of illness, which motivational tools may be applicable with a di­rect view on students who remained online for more than 21 months. Humanity is facing one of the greatest challenges of this century: the COVID 19. People are going through a period of fearful insecurity and stress caus­ing many problems and even mental health issues, some of them probably hard to remediate. Education is among the most affected fields of activity. The purpose of the paper is to discover workplace motivation of teachers and students to respond and react to such unfortunate circumstances and to con­tinue their activity, thus avoiding long term blockages and drawbacks.
Financial Literacy and Risk Aversion of University Students: Study Applied to Lusófona University Students
Authors:   Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Campo Grande, 1749-024 Lisboa, Portugal and Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies (GOVCOPP), Rosário Cátia ,   Universidade de Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro – Portugal, Lorga da Silva Ana ,   Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Campo Grande, 1749-024 Lisboa, Portugal and Escola Superior Naútica Infante D. Henrique, Av. Eng. Bonneville Franco, 2770-058 Paço de Arcos – Portugal, Augusto Costa António ,   Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Campo Grande, 1749-024 Lisboa, Portugal
Published: July 2022

Over the past few years, the number of young people who choose to invest their savings in the financial markets has increased – investments such as savings accounts and treasury bonds where there is a guarantee of return on invested capital. They also invest in stocks, options, futures, swaps, bitcoins, among other financial products with different levels of risk. For in­vestments to be made with relative safety, an adequate level of financial lit­eracy is essential. Related to the concept of financial literacy is the concept of risk. In this study, a questionnaire was applied, and it had a dual purpose: to measure the level of financial literacy and measure the degree of finan­cial risk aversion. The questionnaire was applied to students of the business management course at the Lusófona University; most respondents have fi­nancial knowledge and are not risk averse, which can be attributed to their area of study.
Are Musicians Entrepreneurs? A Preliminary Analysis
Authors:   University G. D’Annunzio – Chieti-Pescara, Viale Pindaro, 42 – 65122 Pescara (PE) – Italy, Pizzolitto Elia
Published: July 2022

In this narrative literature review, we employed the grounded theory for studying the scientific debate, the contradictions, and the ten­sions between entrepreneurship and music activity. In particular, this work represents a preliminary study for a more in-depth future analysis of this relationship. The analysis let emerge two superordinate structures, five themes, and eight subthemes. The two superordinate structures represent the most relevant tensions we found in the analyzed articles. The first ten­sion highlights the complicated relationship between musicians’ identity and the entrepreneurial nature of their job. The second tension studies the needed compromises that musicians have to consider between the individ­ualistic nature of their art and the needed conformism imposed by the cap­italistic environment of the music market. Finally, in the discussion section, we consider this preliminary study’s limitations and propose several further research opportunities.
The Concept of Digital Marketing Mix: Implications in Consumer Behaviour
Authors:   Modern Business School, Terazije 27, Belgrade, Serbia, Virijević Jovanović Saša , Dašić Goran ,   Modern Business School, Terazije 27, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: July 2022

Considering that digital technologies have become an essential ele­ment of everyday consumer life, modern marketing has shifted to new, digital models that provide different possibilities for marketing mix development. The advent of the Internet, and particularly Web 2.0. technologies have significant­ly influenced all elements of the marketing mix, regardless of whether organ­izations are directly involved in e-commerce or not. The paper analyses the strategic frameworks of the marketing mix from the context of consumer be­haviour, and their user experience in the digital environment. The research aim is to indicate the opportunities of digital technologies for marketers when de­ciding about product differentiation, price strategies, online communication tools and distribution channels to deliver value to consumers. In addition, the paper provides an insight into current literature dealing with the implications of digital technology and media on the digital marketing mix.
Design in Function of Brand Creation
Authors:   Faculty of Applied Management, Economics and Finance in Belgrade – MEF, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Jevrejska 24, Belgrade, Serbia, Brzaković Aleksandar , Brzaković Stefan ,   Faculty of Applied Management, Economics and Finance in Belgrade – MEF, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Jevrejska 24, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: July 2022

A brand is a collection of all tangible and intangible elements of a product or service which make it unique. Design is one of the most impor­tant components of a brand. Design consists of all those characteristics that influence the way how a product appeals to a consumer, what impression a product leaves on a consumer and how a consumer benefits from a prod­uct. It comprises all the characteristics of a product or service that influence the appearance of a product or service and the way how it works. When speaking about brand design, it is usually the key brand elements which are thought of, such as a logo, a color scheme, typography and other design components that make a brand differentiate from competitors’ ones and recognizable to consumers. According to the extant literature, insufficient attention seems to be paid to studying the contribution made by design in creating relevant brands. This paper is aimed at indicating the significance design has in the brand creation process, the significance of certain individ­ual elements, such as the packaging design and colors. In the paper, a spe­cial reference is made to design and drivers of the values of luxury products.
On-Demand Services in Transportation and Mobility – A Structured Literature Review
Authors:   Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary, Buics László , Süle Edit ,   Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary, Gálos Krisztina ,   Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary
Published: July 2022

This article aims to examine the application opportunities of on-demand services in the transportation and mobility sector. As these personalized, demand-driven services are gaining prominence in more and more areas, their dissemination and operation should be given a deeper un­derstanding and overview, thus a structured literature review is being con­ducted in the study to examine these adaptive service processes. There is a great variety in these service types and characteristics, such as on-demand transportation services, demand-responsive transport, dial-a-ride transit, flexible mobility on demand, and many others. Because of this, a systematic approach is strongly justified, as there is a great need for a com­prehensive summary, in order to learn more about the nature and operating model of these services.
Initial Conditions and Monetary Freedom in Former Communist Countries: An Instrumental Variable Approach
Authors:   Doctoral School of Economics and International Business, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, Șancariuc Delia-Raluca , Preda Dragoș Cosmin-Lucian ,   Doctoral School of Economics and International Business, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: July 2022

Economic literature has widely discussed the importance of insti­tutions in general, and that of monetary freedom in particular, for economic growth in post-communist countries, yet less is known about the determi­nants of institutional quality in these countries. While some studies argued that initial social conditions matter for institutional building, not much em­pirical work has been done to econometrically demonstrate their influence. The present paper fills this void by using regression analysis in order to assess the impact of the strength of civil society right after the fall of communism on monetary freedom in subsequent years, on a sample of former commu­nist countries. As a simple OLS regression is prone to endogeneity problems, the author uses an instrumental variable approach, instrumenting the ini­tial strength of civil society through the number of victims of terror during communism. The paper proves that the initial strength of civil society has a positive, significant and sizeable impact on monetary freedom 5-6 years after the transition process has begun.
The Importance of Ethical Language in Business Communication
Authors:   University of Oradea, 1 Universitatii, Oradea, Romania, Pop Anamaria-Mirabela , Sim Monica-Ariana ,   University of Oradea, 1 Universitatii, Oradea, Romania
Published: July 2022

Language is culturally transmitted. It means that the language people use is the result of influences different factors had upon them: par­ents, educators, colleagues, and media. When conveying a message, it is im­portant to think not only about the words that help with clarity but, also, it is crucial to consider the meanings of different words. In the business world, for companies operating in foreign countries, the language used plays a central role in how these companies are perceived, thus the language and the culture of that country coexist. In today’s world, effective communi­cation is critical to a company’s success since it strengthens relationships, improves decision-making, and improves problem-solving abilities. Yet, successful business communication means that the communication must include the application of ethical standards during communication. Thus, this paper aims at presenting the relationship between communication and business, with emphasis on ethical language.
Changes in the Economic Performance and Labour Market Situation in Slovakia during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Faculty of Social and Economic Relations, Študentská 3, 911 50 Trenčín, Slovak Republic, Masárová Jana , Koišová Eva ,   Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Faculty of Social and Economic Relations, Študentská 3, 911 50 Trenčín, Slovak Republic, Gullerová Monika ,   Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Faculty of Social and Economic Relations, Študentská 3, 911 50 Trenčín, Slovak Republic
Published: July 2022

The main purpose of economic research is to monitor the per­formance of a particular national economy and analyse the factors that determine its growth and fluctuations. Gross domestic product is primarily used to assess the performance of the economy. It is, however, also neces­sary to look at the labour market situation. COVID-19 pandemic is one of the factors that have impacted the Slovak economy and the labour market situation. The purpose of the paper is to evaluate the changes in the labour market and the performance of the Slovak economy in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has resulted in lower economic perfor­mance. Particularly affected were the accommodation and food service activities, wholesale and retail trade as well as the manufacturing industry. Consequently, the labour market situation reflected these phenomena in decreased employment and increased unemployment rates.
Macroeconomic Consequences Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic – Case Study of the Automotive Industry
Authors:   Faculty of Business Economics and Entrepreneurship, Belgrade, Mitropolita Petra 8, Serbia, Radić Nikola , Radić Vlado ,   Faculty of Business Economics and Entrepreneurship, Belgrade, Mitropolita Petra 8, Serbia
Published: July 2022

As a synonym for the industrial development of the 20th century, the automobile industry is considered the “industry of all industries” and the backbone of the development of mass production. It is one of the pillars of the global economy and a significant driver of macroeconomic growth, sta­bility and technological development. The core of the industry (production of cars, parts, assemblies and components) interacts with a wide range of business actors in the value chain, which multiplies the positive impact on economic growth and development. The economic importance of the au­tomotive industry far exceeds its quantitative dimensions. The automotive industry has significantly contributed to the introduction of the concept of in­tegrated supply chains and modular procurement, so all changes in the au­tomotive industry have a specific “echo” in the entire economy. The Covid-19 pandemic caused major problems in the functioning of supply chains, which had unprecedented consequences for the automotive industry. Currently, the biggest problem is the months-long shortage of semiconductors, caused by the reorientation of manufacturers to semiconductors for mobile phones, video game consoles and laptops. The paper analyzes the decline in car pro­duction and sales, lower-income, layoffs and problems with car delivery.
Successful Businesses during a Pandemic. How to Thrive
Authors:   Doctoral School of Economics and International Business, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE București), Bucharest, Romania, Mierluț Dana-Teodora , Mintaș Horia-Octavian ,   Doctoral School of Economics and International Business, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE București), Bucharest, Romania, Giurgiu Adriana ,   Doctoral School of Economics and International Business, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE București), Bucharest, Romania; Department of International Business, Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania
Published: July 2022

The world suffered a huge loss since the first quarter of 2020 when the COVID-19 crisis started. Most of the businesses’ activity collapsed and the economy fell dramatically down. Other businesses have been strug­gling over the past months due to the coronavirus pandemic – temporarily closing in the face of lockdowns, or keeping their doors open while drasti­cally scaling back operations. However, even in this unpleasant environ­ment, in which reined the uncertainty and many entrepreneurs had to shut down their companies, multiple businesses managed not only to survive but to flourish during the last couple of years, despite the circumstances. This paper’s objective is to analyze this tendency of some of the world’s biggest multinational corporations headquartered in different continents, namely North America, Europe and Asia. There are several sectors well represented in the process, such as e-commerce, courier, stock exchange, gambling and subscription streaming services (e.g. Amazon, AliExpress, DHL, Netflix). Such multinational corporations succeeded to be adaptable and resilient in order to stay afloat in these ever-changing times and, in this way, to increase their revenues during the pandemic, but also to expand their reach or even grow their market, getting to new customers right in the middle of the chaos gen­erated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study is based on the financial results of the successful businesses – top companies in their field.
The Influence of Macroeconomic Factors of the Business Environment on the Development of the Number of SMEs
Authors:   Alexander Dubček University in Trenčín, Faculty of Social and Economic Relations, Študentská 3, 91150 Trenčín, Slovakia, Kráľová Katarína , Jašková Dana ,   Alexander Dubček University in Trenčín, Faculty of Social and Economic Relations, Študentská 3, 91150 Trenčín, Slovakia, Sochuľáková Jana ,   Alexander Dubček University in Trenčín, Faculty of Social and Economic Relations, Študentská 3, 91150 Trenčín, Slovakia
Published: July 2022

The precondition for the development of any economy is the ex­istence of a sufficient number of promising and developing SMEs. The ba­sic element of successful SME development is the socio-economic business environment, which motivates to develop business. The paper analyses the socio-economic factors of the business environment in the regions of the Slovak Republic in the context of the development of SME business activ­ities. The authors used survey methods to identify and better understand the socio-economic factors that stimulate business development, as well as barriers to the development of SME business activities in the regions of the Slovak Republic. To assess the relationship between the socio-economic level of the regions and the development of business in the regions, the au­thors constructed a composite indicator, which made it possible to compare and monitor the development of selected indicators. The authors used more complex multidimensional statistical methods for the calculation.
Significance of Innovations in the Time of Crisis – The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Innovation Activities
Authors:   Innovation center, University of Niš, Janjić Ivana ,   Serbia, Đokić Milica ,   Innovation center, University of Niš; Serbia
Published: July 2022

The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 is unquestion­ably one of the greatest challenges the world has ever faced. Aside from the terrible repercussions for human health, the current situation with COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all economies across the globe. Based on scientific literature, publicly available data and analytical reports, this paper will try to identify the changes in innovations potential of certain countries caused by the current pandemic. Observing the indicators of the Global Innovation Index (GII), comparative analysis will show how much has the pandemic af­fected the innovation capacity of the chosen countries and indicate the dif­ferences among them. Furthermore, the paper aims to research and to per­ceive the importance of undertaking innovations and R&D activities in crises such as the spread of coronavirus.
Complexity of Creating Customer Experience under the Influence of Digital Transformation
Authors:   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Pavlinska 2 Varaždin, Croatia, Gregurec Iva , Tomašek Lucija ,   Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets, Republike Austrije 20 Zagreb, Croatia, Hrustek Larisa ,   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Organization and informatics, Pavlinska 2 Varaždin, Croatia
Published: July 2022

In a digital context, the customer experience represents a com­plex field of competition for companies in the process of retaining loyal and attracting new customers. The digital transformation paradigm, in the tech­nological and business aspect, should create value for the customer and in­crease the customer experience easier. However, challenges such as dynamic market changes and disruptions leading to increasingly complex customer requirements, make customer journey management a critical field for com­panies. This paper presents a preliminary review and provides insight into the problems of building loyalty and increasing customer experience un­der the influence of digital technologies. The recognized problems, accord­ing to secondary data, indicates that the potential of customer experience management with the help of digital technologies was not achieved. In this paper, recommendations for the elimination of mentioned problems were defined and how usage of digital technologies can contribute to building loyalty through analysis, monitoring, and support of customer journey.
The Effects of the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Material Handling – A Systematic Literature Review
Authors:   Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary, Mammun Abdullah Al , Prayogo Adhie ,   Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary, Buics László ,   Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary
Published: July 2022

In this article, the authors are examining the application oppor­tunities of artificial intelligence in the material handling industry. A struc­tured literature review with the help of a mapping study is being conducted in the study to show how the material handling industry can benefit from the implementation of artificial intelligence. The paper will demonstrate how artificial intelligence can assist in transforming material handling pro­cesses from manual to autonomous operations impacting greatly the over­all efficiency and effectiveness of different industries. The paper is using the Scopus and Science Direct databases to show what are the advantages and the constraints based on the selected articles.
Are SMEs Ready for the Transition Towards Circular Economy? Proposal for an Assessment Framework
Authors:   Department of Economics and Management, University of Brescia, via S. Faustino 74/b, 25122 Brescia, Italy, Gennari Francesca
Published: July 2022

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) contribute significantly to the European GDP and have a pivotal role in the ecological transition from linear to a circular economy (CE). SMEs, however, have more trouble than bigger firms making their business models circular. This article analyses the key factors that SMEs should manage for a strategic transition towards CE. Based on qualitative content analysis on the existing literature about CE in SMEs, we identify governance, relations with stakeholders and innovation as CE key pillars. It is also found that SMEs’ attitude toward them changes during the transition process. The article contributes to filling a gap in the re­search about SMEs’ transition towards circularity and provides a conceptual framework for SMEs’ self-assessment in the transition path.
Using AI in SMEs to Prevent Corporate Insolvencies: Identification of Frequently Used Algorithms Based on a Literature Review
Authors:   Graz University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Economic Sciences, Institute of Business Economics and Industrial Sociology, Kopernikusgasse 24/II, 8010 Graz, Austria, Grünbichler Rudolf , Krebs Raphael ,   Graz University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Economic Sciences, Institute of Business Economics and Industrial Sociology, Kopernikusgasse 24/II, 8010 Graz, Austria
Published: July 2022

Digitization in enterprises enables the application of artificial intel­ligence, especially machine learning. One area of use for artificial intelligence is in the creation of an insolvency forecast for companies. With a literature re­view, the current status on the usage of artificial intelligence in insolvency fore­casting is presented. For this purpose, the two databases Scopus and Web of Science are searched for scientific papers on the topic of artificial intelligence and corporate insolvencies to get an up-to-date impression of the status quo. A particular focus is placed on small and medium-sized companies. It is shown that artificial intelligence methods provide better results compared to classical methods. The research reveals that the most important algorithms related to the prediction of potential corporate insolvency are artificial neural networks, decision trees and support vector machines as well as hybrid models.
The Relationship between Managers’ Emotional Competencies and Organizations’ Financial Performances
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics in Subotica, Segedinski put 9-11, 24000 Subotica, Serbia, Slavić Agneš , Jelača Maja Strugar ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics in Subotica, Segedinski put 9-11, 24000 Subotica, Serbia, Berber Nemanja ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics in Subotica, Segedinski put 9-11, 24000 Subotica, Serbia, Bjekić Radmila ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics in Subotica, Segedinski put 9-11, 24000 Subotica, Serbia
Published: July 2022

The topic of emotional intelligence has attracted considerable in­terest from both academics and practitioners. Emotionally intelligent lead­ers have the ability to express, understand and regulate their own as well as others’ emotions. Previous evidence suggests that emotionally intelligent leaders play a crucial role in encouraging employees to perform at their best at work, which in turn can improve the financial performance of the organi­zation. Still, there is little empirical evidence to support these claims from de­veloping countries. Therefore, the research question of this paper is: Which of the leaders’ emotional competencies are required for outstanding financial performance of the organization? In this study, emotional competencies are analyzed through the self-awareness and self-management clusters. This study proposed and tested the relationship between managers’ emotional competencies and an organization’s financial performances, such as growth in profits, profitability, return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). Em­pirical data were obtained via a questionnaire survey involving 300 employ­ees from 80 organizations in the Republic of Serbia. The methodology used in the study is a well-known ESCI questionnaire. The findings revealed a weak positive correlation among emotional self-awareness, aspiration for success and adaptability as emotional intelligence competencies and financial per­formances, whereas emotional self-control and optimism did not have any statistically significant relationship with financial performances. The results provide implications regarding the development of emotionally intelligent leaders, supporting emotional competence at the organizations.
Boosting Agribusinesses with Brands during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Doctoral School of Communication, Public Relations and Advertising, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, România, Buzgău Horațiu Oliviu , Cosma Smaranda Adina ,   Faculty of Business, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, România
Published: July 2022

Agribusiness is one of the major forces in global economic devel­opment. Since the 1980s, diversification has been seen by agribusiness as one of the right strategies to improve and increase its status, but the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of agribusiness. In this new context, companies have capitalized on the marketing dimension, shaping their iden­tity to transfer and add value, especially to end consumers. The brand is an intangible bridge that strengthens entrepreneurial capital. The paper aims to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the main players in the agribusiness industry, taking into account marketing performance indicators such as turnover, rating and brand value before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Exploratory research was performed based on the analysis of sec­ondary data. Given the annual agribusiness reports, the first ten agribusiness­es were generated and analyzed using the rankings on turnover, profit and brands developed by Forbes, Brand Finance and Interbrand. The research clas­sified agribusiness taking into account the market they addressed: B2B, B2C, or mixed formula. Only Nestlé is present in all the rankings. From the rating point of view, the pandemic generated by the new Coronavirus did not pro­duce notable implications on the brand of the big players in the international agribusiness. For Romanian agribusinesses, Transavia, Cris-Tim, Vel Pitar are in the top ten in terms of turnover and brand value. The study emphasizes the complementarity of analyzes and the interdependence between them.
Pemberdayaan Usaha Mikro Produk Rumput Laut
Authors: Kartinasari Ayuhikmatin Sekarjati  , Widuri Asih Endang , Inayati Rif`ah Mega , Sulistyaningsih Eka , Emaputra Andrean , Bagus Prasetiyo Angger
Published: July 2022

Berdasarkan program Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan yaitu Indonesia penghasil produk kelautan dan perikanan terbesar 2015, maka dilakukan kegiatan pemberdayaan kepada masyarakat Desa Kemadang. Hal ini dilakukan, karena kondisi geografis Desa Kemadang dekat dengan pantai Kukup, pantai Baron dan pantai Krakal. Sumber daya alam yang dimanfaatkan yaitu selada laut (rumput laut). Sumber daya alam tersebut akan diolah menjadi produk olahan makanan. Namun, masyarakat Desa Kemadang belum melakukan pemasaran dengan baik. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya pemberdayaan terhadap masyarakat Desa Kemadang dengan pendekatan marketing mix (product, price, place dan promotion) untuk menghasilkan strategi pemasaran yang baik. Kegiatan pemberdayaan dihadiri oleh 40 masyarakat Desa Kemadang, dimana 72,5% berjenis kelamin perempuan dan 27,5% berjenis kelamin laki-laki. Untuk menguji tingkat pemahaman pada kegiatan ini, maka dilakukan penyebaran kuesioner pada sebelum dan sesudah kegiatan pemberdayaan dilakukan. Hasil yang diperoleh yaitu terdapat 24-28 masyarakat yang hadir pada kegiatan ini memahami materi yang disampaikan.
Enterovirus vesicular stomatitis with exanthema: Epidemiological Features and Vaccination
Authors: Sytaya Yu. S. , Mindlina A. Ya.
Published: July 2022

Relevance. Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a disease that is extremely relevant for the Russian Federation. According to modern data, epidemic outbreaks of severe course involving a large number of children are registered in the Russian Federation. At the same time, the mortality rate varies worldwide and can range from 6.46 to 51.00 per 100 thousand population. In addition, the fact that the Russian Federation borders with East and Southeast Asia annually increases the risk of HFMD entering the territory of Russia. Every year, the disease causes more than 2 million hospitalizations in Asia. Aims. According to the literature, to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of HFMD in the Russian Federation and the world, as well as the prospects for vaccination of this infection. To achieve this goal, open sources hosted in the electronic databases PubMed, Medline and e-Library were used. Publications on enterovirus infection for the period from 2014 to 2022 are analyzed. The WHO (Western Pacific Region) statistics on HFMD were also used. Results. According to the modern literature, HFMD is the most common clinical form of enterovirus infection, which is characterized by high heterogeneity of pathogens. Over the past few years, the incidence of enterovirus infection in many subjects of the Russian Federation has been characterized by an upward trend. The most unfavorable epidemic situation in the Russian Federation is observed on the territory of the Far Eastern Federal District, where the largest number of cases of enterovirus infection is registered. In 2018, 1058 cases of enterovirus infection were detected in the Sakhalin region (222.6 cases per 100 thousand). The structure of enterovirus infection in the Russian Federation is dominated by exanthemic forms, herpangina and gastroenteritis. It is necessary to consider the introduction of vaccination of the child population, since rises in the incidence of enterovirus infection in various regions are registered annually on the territory of the Russian Federation. Vaccines against EV-A71 are already being used in China for epidemic indications. The active circulation of HFMD in the Asia-Pacific region may affect the spread of enterovirus infection in the territory of the Russian Federation, as the risk of imported cases of infection and the formation of epidemic foci of group morbidity increases.
Impact of Nonspecific Antipidemic Measures against COVID-19 on the INCIDENCE of Acute Purulent Meningitis during the Pandemic
Authors: Kostyukova N. N. , Bekhalo V. A
Published: July 2022

Relevance. Nonspecific anti-epidemic measures against СOVID-19 (mask-wearing, social distancing, lockdowns, homework, quarantines, school closures, tourism bans, etc.) resulted in a significant decrease in the incidence of many respiratory infections. Scientific publications have reported a decrease in the incidence of bacterial purulent meningitis (BMP) during the development of the COVID-19 pandemic.Aims. To review the scientific publications on the decline in the incidence of BMP during the СOVID-19 pandemic.Conclusions.Undoubtedly non-specific anti-epidemic measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic helped to reduce the incidence of respiratory infections regardless of their etiology and could serve as an indirect indicator of the activity of these measures.
PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR RENOVATION OF THE TERRITORY OF THE RIVER PORT OF TYUMEN
Authors:   Industrial University of Tyumen, TRETYAKOVA ALEXANDRA A. , FEDOROV ANDREY N. ,   Industrial University of Tyumen
Published: July 2022

The article presents a project for the renovation of the territory of the river port of Tyumen, where river transport facilities (port, marinas and berths) are located. According to preproject analysis, this area does not meet modern requirements, aesthetically unattractive; industrial facilities located on it, are abandoned, monuments of architecture and historical and cultural heritage are in a dilapidated state; there are no recreation areas, there is a haphazard pattern of residential development. The authors have developed a project for a cultural and leisure center, which includes four independent parts of the building with different functional content. Its implementation will solve a set of problems of improvement of the river port area, fill it with new functions, and thus improve the quality of the urban environment and ensure proper recreation and leisure activities of the population. This project can be implemented in other ancient cities with similar problems.
DEVELOPMENT OF A DRY PLASTER MIX BASED ON LIME
Authors:   Ivanovo State Polytechnic University, RUMYANTSEVA VARVARA E. , PANCHENKO DMITRII A. ,   Industrial University of Tyumen, PANCHENKO IULIIA F.
Published: July 2022

There is a renewed interest in limebased plaster coatings due to their optimal vapour permeability and bioproofness. This article discusses the possibility of producing dry lime plaster mix based on the lime-sand mixture of plants for the production of silicate bricks. Additionally improve the technological and operational characteristics of the lime dry plaster mix is proposed by using additives - redispersible polymer powder and cellulose ether.
CREATIVE APPROACH TO UNIVERSITY BRAND PROMOTION
Authors:   Industrial University of Tyumen, GLEBUSHKINA LYUDMILA V. , DAUTOVA ALINA A. ,   Industrial University of Tyumen
Published: July 2022

The authors consider the issues of effective brand management of Industrial University of Tyumen by developing a marketing strategy aimed at identifying tools that enhance branding and allow forming vivid mass communications of potential and actual consumers with the brand idea. To build an emotional connection with the brand, the authors suggest a creative format for presenting the university’s logo using the Tesla transformer. Particular attention is paid to the issues of rational placement of the logo in the architectural and urban ensemble of educational buildings of the university. The objectives of the pilot marketing research were to study the attitude of students and staff to the logo and other brand attributes of Industrial University of Tyumen and to identify their opinions on the proposed form of creative presentation of the logo. Analysis of the results of the study showed that it is necessary to strengthen the brand of the university by expanding the range of consumers and communications, aimed at creating a brand-oriented image of the university. This requires applying best practices for identifying and influencing its target audiences as part of an impressions marketing strategy. The creative format of the university logo fully meets the formulated needs.
REGULATORY PECULIARITIES OF THE USE OF ROAD SIGNS 5.15.1,5.15.2 AND MARKING 1.18 ON ROAD SECTIONS WITH TRAFFIC OF FIXED-ROUTE VEHICLES
Authors:   Industrial University of Tyumen, ABAKUMOV GEORGII V. , PISTSOV ANATOLY V. ,   Industrial University of Tyumen
Published: July 2022

The article deals with the problem of violations of traffic rules by bus drivers when passing intersections. Violations of different nature in the presence of road signs 5.15.1 and 5.15.2, as well as the lines of road markings 1.18 are given. There are presented specific locations in the city of Tyumen, where drivers commit intentional and unintentional violations. Court practice on the issues of offenses at intersections by a route vehicle is analyzed. Possible ways of solving this problem, including at the legislative level, are suggested.
Impacts of Climate Change on Hazelnut (Corylus avellane L.) Cultivation in Bhutan
Authors: Nepal Arjun , Tashi Sonam , Chhetri Rekha , Dorji Tshering , Dorji Ugyen , Sapkota Sunil
Published: July 2022

This study was conducted to evaluate the factors contributing to the spatial distribution of European hazelnut (Corylus avellane L.) in Bhutan and determine the suitable areas for cultivation of the crop in the near future (2040-2060) and distant future (2060-2080) under different climate scenarios of Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP)  2.6 and RCP 4.5 in Bhutan. The environmental layers were obtained from WorldClim and processed in ArcGIS and R software prior to running the model in MaxENT. The multicollinearity test showed six bioclimatic factors and three topographical factors contributing to the distribution of European hazelnut in Bhutan. The findings indicated that approximately 10,744.8 sq. km is potential for hazelnut crop cultivation in Bhutan, with Wangduephodrang District harboring the highest area of 1,227.9 sq. km (11.4%) and Gasa district the least at 130 sq. km. The primary factors affecting climate suitability of European hazelnut were elevation, contributing 87.9%, followed by Bio3 (3.7%), BIO2 (3%), and Bio1 (2.5%), and the least factors were Bio15 and aspect at 0.1% each. The model showed that the most suitable elevation for the growth of hazelnut ranges from 1500-1900 masl. The suitability area for the crop projected under the RCP 2.6 and RCP 4.5 scenarios showed a decline in the near future (2040-2060) in the southern part of the country and a slight increase in the distant future (2061-2080) in Central, Eastern, and Western Bhutan. Therefore, there is an urgent need for climate risk assessment, community-based mitigation measures, and spatial monitoring techniques on agriculture crops in Bhutan.
Using Multivariate Statistical Methods to Identify Key Surface Water Pollutants in the Dry Season in a Coastal Province, Vietnam
Authors: Giao Nguyen Thanh , Nhien Huynh Thi Hong
Published: July 2022

This study was conducted to analyze water quality in a coastal province of Vietnam. Multivariate statistical methods, namely cluster analysis (CA) and principal component analysis (PCA) were utilized. Twelve parameters, namely pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), total suspended solids (TSS), biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), nitrite (N-NO2−), nitrate (N-NO3−), ammonium (N-NH4+), orthophosphate (P-PO43−), chloride (Cl−), iron (Fe), and coliforms were collected from ten locations in the 2020 dry season. The results showed that surface water was polluted by TSS, organic matters, nutrients, salinity, and coliforms compared to the national technical regulations on surface water quality (QCVN 08-MT: 2015/BTNMT). Cluster analysis results classified the original ten sampling locations into three groups due to BOD, COD, TSS, N-NH4+, N-NO2−, coliforms, and salinity. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that three principal components (PCs) could explain 84.5% of the variance of surface water quality parameters in the study area. Moreover, pH, TSS, DO, BOD, COD, N-NH4+, N-NO2−, N-NO3-, P-PO43−, coliforms, and Cl‑ were the key variables that influenced surface water quality in the dry season. The findings in this study can provide useful information for policymakers in developing programs of surface water quality management and protection.
An Assessment of the Economic Efficiency of Swine Farms Applying BioSecurity Practices in Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam
Authors: Ha Le Thanh , Thao Lai Phuong , Hoa Nguyen Xuan , Giam Do Quang
Published: July 2022

The research focused on evaluating the economic efficiency of swine farms applying biosecurity practices in Bac Ninh Province. Our study surveyed 143 pig farms in Bac Ninh province. The ordinal logit regression model was employed to estimate the factors affecting the level of biosecurity practices. Moreover, the semi-log regression model was used to examine the influence of some factors affecting the profitability of pig farms. The results showed that biosecurity practices had a significant impact on the economic efficiency of livestock farms by helping livestock farms increase their economic efficiency, reducing the mortality rate of animals, and reducing the rate of abandonment of farms.  The factors affecting the level of biosecurity application on the farms included the gender, experience, and education of the farm owner, and the livestock scale. The results aslo expressed a negative relationship between the economic efficiency of the farm and seeding costs, electricity and water costs, feeding costs, labor costs, and veterinary medicine costs, and a positive relationship between the economic efficiency and selling price as well as between the livestock scale and biosecurity application. Finally, some appropriated solutions could be recommended for the improvement of the economic efficiency of swine farms applying biosecurity practices.
Features of olivine crystallization in ordinary chondrites (Saratov meteorite): geochemistry of trace and rare earth elements
Authors: Sukhanova Kristina , Kuznetsov Anton , Galankina Olga
Published: July 2022

The paper discusses the geochemistry of major (EPMA) and trace (SIMS) elements in olivine of porphyritic, nonporphyritic chondrules, and the matrix of equilibrated ordinary chondrite Saratov (L4). Olivine corresponds to forsterite and is rather heterogeneous (Fo 73-77). No differences in the content of the major elements in the olivine of the chondrule and the matrix of the meteorite were found. However, the content of major and trace elements in olivine within chondrules varies considerably; high values found in olivine from barred chondrules. Olivine from porphyritic chondrules and the matrix of the Saratov meteorite have similar concentrations of trace elements. High concentrations of refractory (Zr, Y, Al) and moderately volatile (Sr and Ba) trace elements in barred olivine chondrule indicate the chondrule melt formation due to the melting of precursor minerals and its rapid cooling in the protoplanetary disk, which is consistent with the experimental data. The olivine of the chondrules center of the Saratov meteorite differs from the olivine of the chondrules rims and meteorite matrix by the increased values of the Yb/La ratio. No relict grains and magnesian cores of olivine were found in meteorite chondrules. Individual grains in the chondrules are distinguished by their enrichment in trace elements relative to the rest of the olivine grains in the chondrule.
SIMULASI KOORDINASI PROTEKSI PADA JARINGAN TRANSMISI MENGGUNAKAN SIMULATOR TRANSMISI
Authors: Naim Kurniawati
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan menghitung dan menganalisis penyetelan koordinasi rele porteksi sehingga sistem tidak terganggu. Luaran yang ingin dicapai yaitu penyetelan koordinasi rele sesuai dengan fungsinya. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian evaluasi  rugi daya dan jatuh tegangan adalah metode studi literatur, wawancara/interview dan metode analisa data. Dari data yang telah terkumpul, maka dilakukan pengelompokan data sesuai identifikasi permasalahannya sehingga diperoleh analisa dan pemecahan masalah yang efektif dan terarah. Data yang diperoleh akan dianalisa dan dihitung berapa settingan nominal rele yang bagus untuk jaringan transmisi kemudian membuat scenario untuk melihat koordinasi proteksinya. Percobaan ini menghasilkan enam scenario yaitu pertama dengan settingan arus yang sama tapi setting waktu main proteksi lebih cepat. Kedua, back up proteksi  dinonaktifkan dan main proteksi diaktifkan, Sebaliknya,ketiga, main proteksi  dinonaktifkan dan back up proteksi diaktifkan. Keempat, setting waktu main proteksi lebih cepat daripada back up proteksi. Lima, setting arus main proteksi lebih besar daripada back up proteksi. Sebaliknya, Enam, setting arus main proteksi lebih kecil daripada back up proteksi.
ANALISIS SISTEM KOMPUTASI PARALEL PADA INFRASTRUKTUR GRID COMPUTING
Authors: Irawan Irawan , Irmawati Irmawati , Syahrir Syarif Al Qadri
Published: July 2022

Grid Computing merupakan salah satu sistem komputasi paralel terdistribusi dengan menggunakan banyak sumber daya komputasi yang dikelolah secara bersama dan terpisah secara geografis. Grid computing saat ini menjadi suatu bentuk solusi untuk melakukan komputasi dalam skala besar.Penelitian ini menggunakan beberapa komputer yang dibagi menjadi dua klaster yang terpisah. Menggunakan pustaka OpenMPI untuk lingkungan komputasi paralel dan Sun Grid Scheduler sebagai gridengine, Globus Toolkit sebagai middleware, Gridsphere dan Vine Toolkit sebagai portal grid. Penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai panduan untuk membangun sistem komputasi paralel pada infrastruktur grid computing dan mengetahui cara kerja sistem grid computing untuk dapat dilakukan pengembangan sistem untuk mendukung proses pembelajaran.
IMPLEMENTASI SISTEM KONTROL DAN MONITORING SUHU DAN KELEMBABAN PADA RUANG BUDIDAYA JAMUR TIRAM
Authors: Yuniarti Yuniarti , Katu Umar
Published: July 2022

Penelitian    ini   bertujuan   untuk mengaplikasikan sistem kontrol suhu dan kelembaban yang telah dihasilkan pada proses pembudidayaan jamur tiram, merancang  sebuah  sistem  telemetri  suhu  dan  kelembaban  pada  ruang budidaya jamur tiram dengan modulasi digital FSK-FM dan  memantau  suhu dan  kelembaban  pada  ruang  budidaya  jamur  tiram serta menampilkannya pada layar komputer menggunakan program delphi. Untuk mencapai kondisi yang diinginkan yakni suhu 18 °C – 25 °C dan kelembaban 80 % - 90 %, selain proses penyiraman lantai ruang budidaya, setengah dari dinding ruang budidaya dilapisi dengan karung goni yang dilengkapi dengan instalasi pipa air. Dengan cara ini, suhu dan kelembaban ruang budidaya dapat tetap stabil. Tahap penelitian telah sampai pada tahap perancangan modul tranceiver yang dapat mengirimkan informasi suhu dan kelembaban yang dibaca oleh sensor dan ditampilkan pada PC/Laptop. Perancangan sistem monitoring dilakukan dengan menggunakan modul transceiver YS-1020. Dari hasil implementasi telah dibuat instalasi nozzle, rak kumbung, instalasi tirai karung goni, dan sistem monitoring jarak jauh.
Perancangan Sistem Monitoring dan Evaluasi Absensi Pegawai Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang
Authors: Kasim Kasim
Published: July 2022

Sistem absensi berguna memantau kondisi kehadiran setiap orang yang berada pada lingkungan pekerjaan baik institusi maupun perusahaan. Absensi pada suatu institusi meliputi adanya nama pegawai, departemen, jabatan, tanggal/hari, dan jam kerja. Hal ini diperlukan  untuk mengetahui alokasi waktu jam kerja dari setiap karyawan yaitu mulai dari jam masuk, jam keluar, waktu keterlambatan, dan waktu cepat pulang. Pada Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang dibutuhkan laporan tentang kehadiran pegawai yang sesuai dengan format yang berlaku dan berisi perhitungan persen pengurangan tunjangan kinerja pegawai dan sanksi pegawai. Untuk memonitoring absensi pegawai, kepala departemen adalah salah satu aktor yang paling andil. Pada penelitian ini, data yang digunakan adalah data log absensi yang dilakukan oleh  pegawai setiap harinya pada bulan Juli 2017. Sistem yang dibangun secara otomatis dapat menampilkan waktu keterlambatan, waktu cepat pulang, persen pemotongan tunjangan kinerja, dan sanksi pegawai. Dalam sistem ini tersedia fitur untuk menampilkan persen pengurangan tunjangan dan sanksi yang telah dicantumkan pada Pasal 6 Peraturan Menteri Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi Republik Indonesia Nomor 31 Tahun 2016 dan Pasal 7 Peraturan Pemerintah Republik Indonesia Nomor 53 Tahun 2010..