bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Gambling Sector Activity in Lithuania, Latvia, Slovak Republic and Czech Republic
Authors: Macerinskiene Irena , Lace Natalja , Geneliene Greta 
Published: January 2021

Research background: Gambling is a specific activity that has an undoubtful impact on the national economies, however the evaluation of this sector still has been analysed very little by economists. This article comparatively analyses the peculiarities of the gambling sector activity in Lithuania, Latvia, Slovak Republic and Czech Republic in the period from 2015 to 2020.
Purpose of the article: The purpose of the article is to evaluate the activity of the gambling sector in Lithuania, Latvia, Slovak Republic and Czech Republic.
Methods: The following methods are used in the article: comparative analysis and synthesis of scientific literature and legal acts, analysis of graphical and statistical data.
Findings & Value added: An analysis of scientific literature and legal acts revealed that definition of gambling is defined differently and in some countries certain types of gambling are not even considered as gambling or does not exist. The evaluation revealed that during 2015-2019 the highest AAGR of the gambling sector’s GGR was in Latvia (11.09%) and in 2019 Latvia also had the highest GGR per inhabitant 199 Eur. On the contrary, during 2017-2019 in the Czech Republic AAGR of the gambling sector’s GGR was -5.63% and in 2019 GGR per inhabitant (39.51 Eur) was the lowest. According to the mentioned statistical data, total GGR and the population size, Latvia has one of the largest gambling sector in the evaluated countries, so gambling sector in other countries still has great potential to growth. Although because of COVID-19 Latvia experienced huge losses of GGR, Slovak Republic online gambling sector showed a great potential to grow and it can be assumed that in Lithuania online gambling sector didn’t took over all of the potential revenue from land-based gambling sector.
Modern Trends in the Development of the Regional Economic Management System in the Context of Digital Globalization
Authors: Prikhodchenko Olga , Panskov Vladimir , Afanasyeva Lubov 
Published: January 2021

Research background: In modern conditions of the digital transformation of the economy, digital data are key factors in the development of the socio-economic sphere. Inevitably, the digitalization process is accompanied by the development and transformation of human resources, the formation of a knowledge economy, which leads to serious changes in social relations, the economic sphere and the labor market both at the state level and at the level of regional systems.
The scientific interest in the research topic is due to the fact that effective strategic management of the region, the possibilities of its socio-economic development are largely determined by the development of the digital economy at the regional level.
Purpose of the article: development of a model of digital transformation at the regional level, which will improve the quality of strategic management based on the results.
Methods: a method of theoretical analysis of the sources of the studied problem, an illustrative-graphic method, general scientific methods of cognition (synthesis, generalization).
Findings & Value added: Currently, digital transformation penetrates into all areas, including socio-economic, financial, public administration. Therefore, the mechanism of strategic management of the region should be based on digitalization technologies.
In this article, the author reviews foreign and domestic studies on the introduction of modern digital technologies in public administration.
The article discusses the existing digital platforms designed to improve the efficiency of the processes of program-targeted and design-targeted management of budgetary resources.
Effective strategic management of the development of the region in modern conditions is possible taking into account the processes of digital transformation. Based on the study, the author constructed a model of digital transformation at the regional level, characterized its main elements.
Globalization and its impact on employee motivation
Authors: Stalmachova Katarina , Strenitzerova Mariana 
Published: January 2021

Research background: The globalization affects the labour requirements. Therefore, it is important to distinguish, for example, the composition of the workforce in terms of age. The ageing population is a global problem and labour shortages in the labour market force employers to address the diversity of the age structure of their current as well as potential employees.
Purpose of the article: The goal of the article is to compare the importance of motivational factors of different age groups of employees. The conclusion of the article also compares the significance of factors in terms of the age structure of employees.
Methods: In the article, the method of analysis of available resources was used. Then the method of synthesis was used in finding out the connection between the resources. The sample of employees is divided into groups according to age categories. By using factor analysis, the factors affecting them are identified for each age group of employees. Primary research, as a basis for factor analysis, was carried out using a questionnaire.
Findings & Value added: Motivation is one of the key elements of human resource management. It can contribute to increasing employee performance and satisfaction. It is essential to the effective functioning of each organization and achievement of strategic goals. By knowing the preferences and values of employees, the article can bring recommendations for improving the current motivation systems in organizations. This can contribute to the efficient use of employers´ money they spend on employee benefits.
The Effects of FDI on Domestic Investments in Western Balkans
Authors: Sucubasi Bilal , Trenovski Borce , Imeri Berkan , Merdzan Gunter 
Published: January 2021

Research background: In order to contribute to economic growth, inward foreign direct investments (FDI) need to meet certain economic and social criteria. Besides the contribution to the level of education, technological level, financial development, tax system, trade and investment policies, and market size, FDI should also encourage domestic investments (crowding in-effect).
Purpose of the article: This paper examines the importance and effects of the inward and outward direct investments, gross savings as well as real growth on domestic investments in the case of Western Balkan countries (North Macedonia, Serbia, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina). Thus, the logic behind this research is to determine whether and in which direction are aimed effects of FDI.
Methods: The relation between FDI and domestic investments has been analyzed by employing panel data approach with and without constrains on cross-sections. The study is based on a panel data of six countries for the period between 2007-2018, (i.e., in total, we have 66 observations).
Findings & Value added: The general conclusion from this analysis confirm that inward foreign direct investments in the Western Balkans, as well as real economic growth both significantly and positively affect the domestic investments.
GDP Development of China and USA in terms of mutual sanctions and COVID-19
Authors: Šuleř Petr , Vrbka Jaromír 
Published: January 2021

Research background: China’s share in the global economy has experienced a swift growth since opening up and reforming the country’s foreign policy in 1978. USA sanction on China has so far concentrated on a heap of issues including China’s enormous exchange shortfall with the U.S., currency control, constrained market access, licensed innovation robbery and security issues identified with Huawei. Also, USA sanction on China has so far lead to a decrease in exports and outflow of FDI, reduce in the inflow trade and investment, and apparently hinders the Chinese GPD growth and diminished its currency exchange rate.
Purpose of the article: The aim is to predict the future development of the GDP of the China and the USA and to estimate their further development through the prism of mutual trade sanctions and COVID-19.
Methods: The data collection demonstrates the course of a time series of a daily RMB exchange rate development from the beginning of 1992 to June 2020. Furthermore, it represents the time series of a quarterly development of the Chinese GDP for the same time period. Using neural networks, a regression for different variants of the time series delay in connection with the analysis of the USA sanctions is conducted.
Findings & Value added: The GDP of both countries has developed over the last two years, as if sanctions had not been imposed. However, the situation is changing with COVID-19. In this case, it is clear that the impact will be more significant. US GDP will stagnate. PRC GDP will fall.
Environmental and economic indicators of sustainable development of enterprises of oil and gas complexes
Authors: Huseynov Arif 
Published: January 2021

Research background: An indicator system is proposed to determine the nature of environmental and economic sustainability in the oil and gas industry.
Purpose of the article: The main purpose here is based on the experience of developed countries and the safety practices of enterprises, which are widely used in the world as well as in terms of environmental efficiency. This indicator is used to identify the impact of the oil and gas industry on the environment and environmental-economic and social indices.
Methods: Based on various experiences and indices, development and application of indicators is of great importance in terms of development strategies for enterprise formation, elimination of prerequisite in the change of environmental factors, social responsibility and environmental safety. These indicators can be used to establish the environmental rate of the enterprise. Important features of these indicators are their universality, their use in any fuel and energy complex.
Findings & Value added: Its activity specificity (environmental and economic) is to evaluate the cost of damage. One of its distinctive features is to carry out accounting of the interaction between all environmental and economic character of the enterprise. This experience is already used in the Russian gas industry. Thus, this system demonstrates its applicability in environmental management and optimization of enterprise operation. In Russia, development of significant environmental management of the country in terms of environmental and economic financing, assessment of environmental impact is carried out in accordance with ISA 14000 standards.
Financial Distress and Bankruptcy Prediction in Conditions of Slovak Republic
Authors: Rebetak Filip , Bartosova Viera 
Published: January 2021

Research background:Prediction of bankruptcy has an important place in financial analysis of an organization in the globalized economy. Ever since the first publication of a paper on bankruptcy prediction in 1932, the field of bankruptcy prediction was attracting researchers and scholars internationally. Over the years, there have been a great many models conceived in many different countries, such as Altman’s Z score or Ohlson’s model for use for managers and investors to assess the financial position of a company. Globalization in last few decades has made it even more important for all stakeholders involved to know the financial shape of the company and predict the possibility of bankruptcy.Purpose of the article:We aim in this article to examine the financial distress and bankruptcy prediction models used or developed for Slovakia to provide an overview of possibilities adjusted to specific conditions of the Slovak Republic in context of globalization. We will also look at the possibility of use of these prediction models for assessing financial status of non-profit organizations in the Slovak Republic.Methods:We will use analysis and synthesis of current research and theoretical background to compare existing models and their use.Findings & Value added:We hope to contribute with this paper to the theoretical knowledge in this field by summarizing and comparing existing models used.
Structural Change for Sustainable Development in Economy: A Literature Review
Authors: Sipilova Viktorija 
Published: January 2021

Research background: Climate change stimulates unfavorable global socio-economic consequences, which question economic structures, require sustainable development. Reaching sustainable development in economy relates to structural change. However, scientists rarely focus on structural change and sustainable development in the pure economic subject area.
Purpose of the article: The article aims to summarize and classify the knowledge about contribution and potential of structural change for sustainable development in economy using research experience. The author considers the articles published exactly in the economic subject area, in which scientists terminologically focus on structural change and sustainable development.
Methods: The search parameter - keywords and limitation - subject area determine the selection of suitable material for the research purpose. The author applies monographic method, logical analysis method, scientific induction method for the analysis of the selected material.
Findings & Value added: The articles selected according to the limitations demonstrate that manufacturing is the most commonly analyzed sector followed by energy sector, tourism and decomposition of economy depending on sectoral efficiency. According to the material analyzed in the economic subject area, the contribution of structural change to sustainable development is considered in case studies with focus on decomposition of sectoral structure of local economies. Potential of structural change to sustainable development is considered in general terms and relates to energy efficiency, introduction of new technologies, and involvement of all stakeholders. Thus, it is possible to highlight the factors necessary for structural change, which work towards sustainable development in economy – attitude, efficiency, new technologies and wide range of participants.
The Machine Prediction of the Mutual Trade between the PRC and the Czech Republic in the Global Extraordinary Situation
Authors: Horak Jakub , Kucera Jiri 
Published: January 2021

Research background: International trade is a substantial constituent of the global and regional economic development. The analysis of mutual trade serves as a tool for a monetary expression of economic transactions between a particular country and its foreign partners for a specific period. For the Czech Republic (CR), the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is the biggest exporter and the second biggest importer. The USA, however, imposes a number of economic sanctions against the PRC that do not have any significant impact on the trade between both countries and the overall growth of the Chinese economy, yet they affect the behavior of consumers and producers both in the USA and in the PRC.
Purpose of the article: The aim of this paper is to use machine learning for predicting the future values of the mutual trade between the CR and the PRC for one calendar year (i.e. 12 months).
Methods: Monthly data of these two states´ import and export are used to predict bilateral trade flow. The time series begins in January 2005 and ends in April 2020. Thus, the time series contains 184 data lines. Artificial intelligence - artificial neural networks - is used to predict bilateral trade flow between the PRC and the CR. The development of trade is then compared with the mutual sanctions of the PRC and the USA.
Findings & Value added: This is expected that the mutual trade balance to be negative from the perspective of the CR. COVID-19 or the sanctions imposed in the international trade will not significantly affect the development of the mutual trade between the CR and the PRC.
The USA, Russia and China as a Center of Influence in Global Economy
Authors: Minakova Irina , Bukreeva Tatyana , Solodukhina Olga , Golovin Artyom 
Published: January 2021

Research background. Due to the significant role that the United States, Russia and China play in the world political and economic processes, US-Russia-China relations can be recognized as the most important interstate relations in the world, setting the direction for the transformation of the international system. Nowadays, the study of these trilateral relations is a relevant scientific task. The authors, on a systematic basis, have investigated the aspects of interaction between the USA, Russia and China in the modern economy, which opened the way for solving the key issues of international relations. The authors have published several papers on this issue in Russia and abroad, including publications in Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals.
Purpose of the article is to analyse the US-Russia-China relations and to determine the directions of their development in the context of globalization of the world economy.
Methods. To analyse the interests, a systematic method was used that allows considering the interests of the United States, China and Russia as an holistic, complex mechanism with elements constantly interacting with each other.
Findings & Value added. Despite geographical, linguistic, religious, and other distinctions, the United States, China, and Russia have a lot in common. There were historical periods of active and positive cooperation between these three major superpowers. In our opinion, in spite of the current contradictions between the parties, Russia, China and the United States have a mutual concern in harmonizing trilateral interests. However, the existed contradictions are not insoluble.
Faktorielle und konvergente Validität der Skala zur Erfassung der Impulsivität und emotionalen Dysregulation (IES-27) bei Borderline-Persönlichkeitsstörung
Authors: Dreyße Kathrin , Zöllner Elena , Behrens Carolin , Armbrust Michael , Kröger Christoph 
Published: January 2021

ZusammenfassungZwar besteht Übereinstimmung darüber, dass die gestörte Emotionsregulation ein zentrales Merkmal der Borderline-Persönlichkeitsstörung (BPS) ist, doch gibt es anhaltend weiterhin konkurrierende Ansichten zur dimensionalen Struktur der Störung. Die „Skala zur Erfassung der Impulsivität und emotionalen Dysregulation“ (IES-27) wurde bisher erfolgreich bei PatientInnen mit BPS eingesetzt. Das Ziel der vorliegenden Studie war Hinweise auf die zugrundeliegende dimensionale Struktur mithilfe konfirmatorischer Faktorenanalysen zu gewinnen. Eine heterogene Stichprobe von PatientInnen mit BPS (n=484), Aufmerksamkeits-Defizits-(Hyperaktivitäts-)Störung (n=191) und Essstörungen (n=197) einer psychosomatischen Klinik erhielt mittels computergestützter Testung verschiedene Selbstbeurteilungsinstrumente. Es zeigte sich wie vermutet ein Bi-Faktor-Modell mit einem generellen Faktor und den 3 spezifischen Faktoren „Emotionale Dysregulation“, „Beziehungsschwierigkeiten“ und „Suizidales und selbstverletzendes Verhalten“ überlegen (ΔCFI=0,032). Die interne Konsistenz der Gesamtstichprobe nahm Werte zwischen ω=0,83−0,93 an. Es zeigten sich erwartungsgemäße Zusammenhänge zu konstruktnahen Subskalen. Die psychometrischen Gütekriterien der IES-27 konnten damit bestätigt werden. Die Bildung von Subskalen erlaubt eine differenzierte Darstellung und damit eine spezifischere Behandlungsplanung.
Vermittlung des biopsychosozialen Modells in der universitären Lehre: Konzeption und Durchführung eines Seminars mit Betroffenen und Experten aus Dermatologie und Psychosomatik
Authors: Spreckelsen R. , Wittbecker L. , Gerdes S. , Mrowietz U. , Emmert H. , Gläser R. 
Published: January 2021

Zusammenfassung
Ziel der Studie Zahlreiche Studien zeigen, dass chronisch entzündliche Hauterkrankungen mit starken Einbußen in nahezu allen Dimensionen der gesundheitsbezogenen Lebensqualität einhergehen. Ziel war es daher, in der universitären dermatologischen Lehre ein extracurriculares Seminar anzubieten, um Medizinstudierenden bereits während ihrer Ausbildung praxisnah das erweiterte biopsychosoziale Modell zu vermitteln und sie frühzeitig für das psychosomatische Grundverständnis zu sensibilisieren.
Methodik Den Studierenden der Dermatologie (i. a. 7. Semester) wurde seit dem Wintersemester 2018/2019 ein zusätzliches Format auf freiwilliger Basis als einmaliges Seminar angeboten, durchgeführt und evaluiert. Insgesamt nahmen 25 Studierende teil, und 22 Fragebögen wurden anschließend deskriptiv und inhaltsanalytisch ausgewertet.
Ergebnisse Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass großes Interesse und Offenheit für das psychosomatische Grundverständnis seitens der Studierenden besteht. Dabei wurde deutlich, dass die konkrete Option auf ein gemeinsames Zusammentreffen von interessierten Studierenden, Betroffenen und Fachärzten aus Dermatologie und Psychosomatik eine besondere Rolle einnimmt. Studierende nehmen die übliche Fokussierung auf das rein Biologische als unipolar und unvollständig in ihrer derzeitigen universitären Ausbildung wahr.
Schlussfolgerung Fächerübergreifende Seminare unter Anwesenheit von Betroffenen und im gemeinsamen fächerübergreifenden Diskurs tragen zur frühzeitigen Sensibilisierung auf das gleichzeitige Vorliegen von psychologischen und physiologischen Prozessen innerhalb ein und desselben Ereignisvorgangs bei. Die holistische Betrachtung scheint einen günstigen Einfluss für die eigene innere Haltung eines zukünftigen Arztes oder einer zukünftigen Ärztin zu haben.
Abiotic factors in horticultural crops.
Authors: Morgan Lynette 
Published: January 2021

Abstract

Abiotic disorders in horticultural crops are those caused by non-living or non-infectious factors, which may also be referred to as abiotic disease or physiological disorders. Abiotic factors refer to a wide range of plant and crop problems with varied symptoms and differing degrees of damage. Abiotic disorders are often associated with causal factors such as temperature/weather, soils, water, chemicals, mechanical injuries, cultural practices and, in some cases, a genetic predisposition within the plant itself (Schutzki and Cregg, 2007). It has been suggested that the environmental abiotic factors alone can limit crop production by as much as 70% (Boyer, 1982). The yields of major food crops are expected to decline in many areas in the future due to the continued reduction in arable land, reduction of water resources, increased global warming and climate change (Lobell et al., 2011). An FAO report published in 2007 stated that 96.5% of global rural land area is affected in some way by abiotic stress (van Velthuizen et al., 2007), with factors such as temperature, mineral deficiency, drought, flooding and salinity being the most significant issues. While abiotic factors that have a negative effect on plant growth primarily reduce yields and productivity, they also influence produce quality, postharvest shelf life, susceptibility to pathogens, and marketability of a wide range of food and ornamental plants. There is also a complex relationship between many abiotic factors with light, temperature, moisture and nutrient levels all interacting to create multiple plant stresses. Plant responses to abiotic stresses are dynamic and complex; they are both elastic (reversible) and plastic (irreversible), (Cramer et al., 2011), and many responses are heavily dependent on genetic susceptibility or tolerance.