bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Use of artificial intelligence in last mile delivery
Authors: Jucha Peter 
Published: January 2021

Research background: Artificial intelligence is a term that is now known to almost everyone and is among the trends and innovations of Industry 4.0 for 2020. It is a much-discussed topic in the field of technology. Artificial intelligence and machine training are the driving forces across different industries. In many cases, artificial intelligence helps people in their work and simplifies it or even completely replaces the human workforce.
Purpose of the article: The purpose of the article is to state how artificial intelligence can affect and solve existing problems in last mile delivery. For example, inefficiency is a major problem with last mile delivery because the last section of delivery usually involves a number of short-distance stops. However, a long waiting time for the customer to deliver the goods or incorrect allocation of resources and vehicles to the required areas can also be a problem. And it is artificial intelligence that should help solve such problems.
Methods: Comparison, Empirical and retrospective analysis are used within the analysis of different modes of last-mile delivery.
Findings & Value added: The research results shows the ways in which artificial intelligence can help solve problems in last mile delivery. Examples include The Vehicle Routing optimization (VRO), which aims to calculate the most optimal delivery route or artificial intelligence technology, which is used to interpret various events, manage data, and apply predictive intelligence.
Key attributes of successful innovation strategy in the global market
Authors: Kral Pavol , Janoskova Katarina 
Published: January 2021

Research background: At the current global market environment, innovations are perceived as a driving force of economic development and a basic prerequisite for competitiveness. Worldwide-level discussions are related to topics regarding knowledge-based economy development, financing and innovation management mechanisms, research and development support, international cooperation, all supporting the fact that innovations are a significant prerequisite to fulfil goals of sustainable development of the society
Purpose of the article: The primary goal of the paper is to define the key dimensions of a successful innovation strategy ensuring competitiveness and growth in a global market. These are reference characteristics enabling comprehensive consideration of the conditions of the external and internal environment in which the innovation strategy will be formed and implemented. The issues in question determinants will be investigated and evaluated at theoretical level, then practical, scientific and application approach as well as management aspect.
Methods: Ambition of the authors is to use theoretical knowledge, results of systematic research, experience and publication activity outputs to create an informative scientific platform dedicated to elimination of “white areas” in the field of innovation strategies (innovation management) with possibility of implementation in company practice. There was apply several suitable methods of scientific research (formal logics methods: analysis, synthesis, deduction, induction, comparison, abstraction).
Findings & Value added: There is a potential for paper and research outputs to be applied in management practice at the level of national or global market.
The Use of Innovative Technologies to Ensure Economic Security of the Russia in the Context of Globalization
Authors: Zhulega Irina , Sycheva Evelina , Samoylov Alexandr 
Published: January 2021

Research background: Global competition constantly sets new goals for each state in the field of economic security. The globalization process covers all new areas of activity and technology. To ensure economic security, in addition to information and financial technologies, innovative technologies are joining. In order to manage innovative development, scientific and methodological approaches are necessary, which is the current background of this work.
Purpose of the article: The purpose of the study is to analyze and evaluate the use of innovative technologies to ensure the economic security of Russia in the context of globalization changes. The objective of the study is a comparative assessment of the dynamics of innovative development of Russia and the leading countries at the global level.
Methods: As a scientific and methodological approach to monitoring and analyzing the level of development of innovative processes to ensure economic security, based on a study of available statistical sources, it is proposed to use indicators - Global Innovation Index (GII) 2019.
Findings & Value added: Globalization and economic security affect all aspects of the economy. Economic security can be considered as a process of maintaining a state, the signs of which correspond to economic security in the context of globalization changes. Global indices of innovative development make it possible to assess the level of development of modern processes in the field of economic security and determine strategic priority development vectors in the future in order to strengthen the country’s economic positions and competitiveness on a global level.
CRM as a tool to maintain the competitiveness of enterprises in the global digital economy
Authors: Botlík Josef , Janáková Milena 
Published: January 2021

Research background: Globalization is characterized by the interconnection of national economies, which may be more vulnerable in this way. Economic and social shocks caused by the global nature of the socio-economic environment have now shown, especially in connection with covid19, the need for a deeper focus of companies on customers.
Purpose of the article: The need for communication, the search for new market opportunities, and the resumption of production in the post-crisis period could be significantly affected by the use of digital technologies aimed at clients and customers. The ongoing research “Application of systems for customer relationship management in the environment of small and medium-sized enterprises” has shown that customer orientation can be significantly supported and streamlined by using Customer relationship management (CRM) systems. The paper compares the use of CRM in EU countries and identifies critical points.
Methods: Using methods of system analysis, especially mathematical prediction, statistical methods, and multicriteria analysis, the use of CRM in EU countries is compared in relation to selected factors of the digital economy.
Findings & Value added: Years with major declines and disproportions have been identified. The declines in developed economies (Germany, France, Austria etc.) in 2019 are specific, related mainly to the use of new forms of customer service. It turns out that although companies are streamlining their marketing efforts through CRM and focusing on maximizing potential through customers, CRM is only an integral part of ICT and can be replaced in the global environment by other tools of the digital economy.
Are 2020’s Social Movements Proof of the End of Globalization?
Authors: Bodislav Dumitru Alexandru , Niculescu Marcela Antoaneta , Rădulescu Carmen Valentina 
Published: January 2021

Research background: This paper is targeted towards the concept of globalization, its limits and how today’s social movements are proof of a new path needed for sustainable development, sustainability as a goal, economic growth as social progress and the need for taking care of all nationalities, all types of countries when it comes to their development (emerging versus developed) and importing the American’s Navy principle, “No man left behind”, in this case from a social and economic perspective, because we try to highlight that today’s protests and riots are actually based on the need to be listened on the issues they have, each economy having different issues for its population and these vary from LGBT issues, Black Lives Matter, All Lives Matter and anti-corruption movements. The paper analysis 2020’s social movements and the double standards of social development depending on the types of economies we observe.
Purpose of the article: The paper represents on overview of the social movements in 2020.
Methods: The research is based on fundamental analysis of the news that feed social movements and the technical approach of their economic results.
Findings & Value added: The paper offers the big picture on how the economy develops in line with its social movements and also targeting the need for a clear future.
The Role of the Traditional Crafts as Intangible Heritage on the Global Tourist Market
Authors: Dragicevic Curkovic Marija 
Published: January 2021

Research background: The results of the researches in the word show that traditional crafts play very important role in presenting the culture and traditions of any country and provide opportunities for employment with low capital investments. Dubrovnik traditional crafts have not been touristic valorized as well. That is why is relevant to analyse the role and development possibilites of Dubrovnik traditional crafts from international poin of view.
Purpose of the article: The aim of the paper was to analyse importance and types of traditional crafts as much as to explore the attitudes of local residents in the area of Dubrovnik towards the possibilities of developing new tourism products forms based on the traditional crafts.
Methods: For the purpose of the paper the secondary and primary data have been used. The empirical research has been conducted using the structured interview method. The sample has consisted of 48 employees. The respondents were residents, employed by companies in Dubrovnik. The results of primary and secondary researches have been considered together regarding the elements of cultural motivation.
Findings & Value added: The local residents consider that traditional crafts could be important factor of sustainable development of tourist destinations Dubrovnik. There is an interest in “reviving” them and valorizing for tourism purposes, especially Konavle, Mljet and Coastal embroidery, Knitting, Stonemasonry and Sericulture. All traditional crafts had been currently positioned in the area of mediocre level of tourist valorization.
Influence of Sector, Budget Size and Financing on Time and Cost Management of Czech International Development Projects
Authors: Dufková Gabriela , Šaroch Stanislav 
Published: January 2021

Research background: This article focuses on the official Czech international development (ID) aid and the factors affecting the project success in terms of cost and time variance from the plan. As per research by Ahsan and Gunawan (2010), ID projects by Asian Development Bank are finalised within their budget, however, with delays, and the result depends on the developing country. Previous article written by the author confirmed the findings also for the Czech development aid and established that cost variance is affected by the type of implementing agencies, whereas time variance depends on the developing countries.
Purpose of the article: The purpose of this article is to further analyse ID projects by the Czech Development Agency and evaluate the influence of sector topics, budget size and type of financing on the time and budget management of Czech ID projects to determine what parameters could improve the efficiency of Czech ID projects.
Methods: Information on all official projects conducted from 2016 to 2019 used in this article are non-public and have been received directly from the Czech Development Agency. They are first summarised in a descriptive statistics part and then analysed by non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test.
Findings & Value added: The results show that budget size, financing type and sector topics influence the cost variance, with smaller projects financed as public procurement achieving bigger savings. For time variance, there are significant differences only between different categories of the sector topics with projects focused on the environment leading to the biggest delays.
Electronic Communication of Non-Profit Organizations in a Global Society
Authors: Hraskova Dagmar , Rosnerova Zuzana 
Published: January 2021

Research background:Communication of non-profit organizations is one of the key activities in the conditions of this type of organizations, because through flexible communication, non-profit organizations can function effectively in today’s global society, based on modern information and communication technologies. In 2020, there was a change in communication with non-profit organizations in the environment of the Slovak Republic, through the establishment of electronic mailboxes.Purpose of the article:The aim of the article is to analyse a new way of communication of non-profit organizations, which results from the new legislation, which was adopted under Slovakia in 2020 and came into force on June 1, 2020, when the state gradually established and activated for electronic mailbox delivery for individual non-profit entity.Methods:Analytical methods were used in the article in order to evaluate the suitability of electronic mailboxes and their benefits in the environment of non-profit organizations. We work with the hypothesis that this method of communication will bring significant changes for the non-profit sector in the form of benefits, which will eliminate the obstacles that were present in the postal communication and will speed up the mutual exchange of information.Findings & Value added:The year 2020 thus brought a change in electronic mailboxes and Slovakia introduced the establishment of these mailboxes for non-profit organizations as well. Based on the obligation of non-profit organizations and its deeper analysis, we identify the advantages and disadvantages that result from this method of communication and evaluate their contribution for the practice of non-profit organizations.
Environmental impact of corporate social responsibility
Authors: Hunjet Anica , Jurinić Valentina , Vuković Dijana 
Published: January 2021

Research background:Corporate social responsibility (CSR) involves doing business in an ethical manner, being responsible to employees, customers and stakeholders in the business, and contributing to society and social causes. Organisations that implement CSR in their business have the potential to become more competitive in the market, and to create a better image of themselves in public. An organisation should behave in a socially acceptable manner towards interest groups affected by its business, since the behaviour of those interest groups also has an impact on the organisation’s operations.Purpose of the article:This article covers the economic, social, environmental and ethical dimensions of CSR, and focuses on the care for the environment and the impact of the application of CSR on the success of the organisation.Methods:The aim of the research is to investigate how the application of CSR in the organisation affects its performance factors but also its environment and whether the organisation can in addition to achieving its primary objective - profit, also contribute to a better and healthier environment for future generations.Findings & Value added: It can be concluded from the research results that people prefer working in an organisation that is socially responsible and would accept lower pay if conditions such as opportunities for advancement, health and safety at work etc. are met.
Networks as Drivers of National Innovative System Development in the Conditions of Globalization
Authors: Kurochkin Alexander , Morozova Svetlana 
Published: January 2021

Research background: The modern social, political and economic challenges of the Fourth Industrial revolution and development of the Network Society actualized the problem of maximizing of effectiveness of innovative policy analysis as one of the key factors of economic and political competitiveness of national states, regions, cities and urban agglomerations in Global World.
Purpose of the article: The study focuses on the impact of networking on the effectiveness of national innovative development in the context of globalization. In this vein, the main ways of network interaction are considered and the network model of innovation policy is analyzed.
Methods: Modern innovation policy is a synthesis of scientific, economic, industrial, and partly regional policy of the state, aimed at the formation and maintenance of an adequate institutional environment for the process of creating, disseminating and introducing innovations. Thus the key feature of the research methodology is the combination of the New Institutional Approach and the Network Theory.
Findings & Value added: The study provides a detailed analysis of international experience in the field of open innovation and innovative development based on network interaction. Moreover, the authors present the classification of countries that are leaders in the process of building information (communicative) and network infrastructure. Particular attention is paid to issues of network interaction at the global level and the case of Russian innovation system in this context.
Retailers’ Socially Responsible Communication in the Situation of Global Pandemic
Authors: Linina Iveta , Vevere Velga 
Published: January 2021

Research background: Retail industry plays an important role in today’s society and in the national economy as a whole, as it introduces and develops new technologies in customer service, provides jobs and increases the level of public welfare. Adaptation to the emergency situation, to the customer needs and requirements provide the company with opportunities for further development and increase of competitiveness, but, at the same time, creates the need to organize customer service, the efficient use of existing resources to manage customer service process. The pandemic of Coronavirus has affected the global economy immensely, the long-term effects are to be seen in the foreseeable future. One of the spheres, among others, hit hard is the retail trade since due to the quarantine conditions there is an inevitable drop in sales (less number of customers means less profit inevitably) and growing competition among retailers. However, the current situation forces retailers to look for innovative, at the same time socially responsible, forms of communication, particularly in social media.
Purpose of the article: To research the evaluation of retailers’ socially responsible communication by consumers.
Methods: Expert survey, consumer online survey (n=388) applying 5-point Likert scale, data processing was carried out by SPSS.
Findings & Value added: By socially responsible communication, a company can build strong relationships with customers and increase their loyalty despite the circumstances
The Global Crisis and Its Role in the Formation and Development of Human Thinking
Authors: Pavlova Elena , Paliy Irina 
Published: January 2021

Research background: The modern world is situated today in a very difficult and complicated period of existence: the coronavirus pandemic, quarantine, the global lockdown, etcetera. Today we are talking about the transition to a new type of social structure, and this transition to something new always entails complexity in adaptation and some breaking of familiar stereotypes. The mankind has faced again the necessity to develop new norms.
Purpose of the article: In this article, from the point of view of philosophy, one of the most complex phenomena of the modern information age, is characterized, namely: the global crisis and its role in the formation and development of human thinking, is studied and analyzed. The author’s position echoing the key philosophical ideas presented by such philosophers as R. Descartes and B. Spinoza, I. Kant and G. Hegel, V. Heisenberg and by the others, however, contains its own authorial position. Methods: As part of the historical-comparative analysis, the crucial cultural and existential problems in modern society are demonstrated. The analysis is presented through the prism of such phenomena as a conflict of values, the subjective experience of a person, and a crisis.
Thanks to an extensive historical-philosophical and sociocultural discourse, the main milestones of the transformation of understanding and attitude of a person to the basic existential elements of his being in a crisis situation are shown.
Findings & Value added: The main focus of the article is on the study and new reception of some previous views on the phenomenon of crisis and the role of philosophy in its evolution.
Financial inclusions in social networks
Authors: Sigova Mariia , Vasiliev Sergey , Kliuchnikov Oleg 
Published: January 2021

Research background: The study suggests that social networks can offer all the same services and products as traditional financial intermediaries. Moreover, the scope and prospects for the inclusion of financial services in the social network system are not yet fully defined and not clear. Nevertheless, the modern largest social sites are constantly developing their financial functions. Moreover, they do it in their way and often differ from the traditional financial intermediation method: firstly, social networks offer all services in a “single window” - along with other information and in the course of social communications, that is, transfer the service of network users to omnichannel, including in this concept the whole complex of socio-communication and financial interactions. The problems of the interaction of social networks with economic networks are widely studied. Quite a lot of literature is devoted to the problem of innovation in the financial sector. There are also publications that contain literature reviews, conceptual and theoretical generalizations and discussions on this issue. No less abundant electronic finance literature – reviews, textbooks, numerous studies on specific issues and regional specificities of finance, as well as various web applications. Popular with researchers and the media are topics dedicated to social networks sites.
Purpose of the article in the analysis of social networks is associated with new processes, the development of new provisions, clarification of terms, the development of new hypotheses and theoretical principles.
Findings & Value added: The challenge facing researchers can be summarized as follows: the study of information and behavioral aspects of the interaction of two types of activities - financial intermediation and social networks, leading to new processes and the formation of new organizational forms and behavior. To this end, a purposeful search is carried out for concepts, models, and tools to determine the content and prospects of these processes and new approaches are being developed and proposed.
Methods: At the first stage: (1) sociometric analysis based on graph theory, (2) concepts of interpersonal relationships, the behavior of various participants of groups and conditions for forming specific cliques in various groups, and (3) anthropological traditions, which were used to observe community members (including social networks), determine their structure, internal relations and conditions for their sustainability.