bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Packaging’s of the organic farming products in the context of circular economy
Authors: Kafel Piotr , Nowicki Paweł , Wojnarowska Magdalena 
Published: January 2021

Research background: Food production is more and more globalized concerning not only the suppliers of food ingredients and producers but also considering the packaging trends and solutions available on the market. In opposition to that trend the EU high quality food products schemes were implemented such as organic farming products or traditional and regional ones. That products are usually perceived as good for the environment which is not always case when the packaging of that products are considered. The other global trend described in the paper that is focusing the attention is circular economy idea that points to the takeover from a linear economy to a circular economy. This paper combine the specific product (organic food) and its packaging with the recommendations of circular economy.
Purpose of the article: The purpose of the study was the question, if the studied companies that are under the strict obligatory surveillance according to the organic food production rules meet the requirements of the sustainable production and circular economy requirements.
Methods: Food processing manufacturers operating on a polish market were surveyed in the area of circular economy aspects concerning the use of the product packaging to indicate the level of implementation and real interest in sustainable development and circular economy.
Findings & Value added: The main findings are related to the conclusion that organic farming producers with no implemented voluntary management system standards do not implement circular economy requirements.
Micro Family Businesses in the Czech Republic from the Perspective of Multiple Criteria Decision-Making
Authors: Meier Vojtěch 
Published: January 2021

Research background: Family businesses are undoubtedly important in both the Czech and international economy. They also play a crucial part in globalization. They have always been providing the largest job source in the private sector all over the world. However, over all these years, there has not been a unified definition of family business, which makes the government hard to distinguish between family and non – family business. Thus, this complicated the administrative and legal process. Finally, in 2019, the definition of the family business in the Czech Republic has been specified, which has facilitated many administrative and legal processes. Simultaneously, the management of Czech family businesses is currently facing the first “post-revolutionary” transition of generations. Many family businesses are deciding whether to maintain or to change the type of business entities.
Purpose of the article: This article aims to determine the most advantageous legal form of business for micro family businesses.
Methods: This article uses the Saaty pair comparison method and TOPSIS method. In addition to the methods of analysis, synthesis, and comparison, the selected methods of multiple criteria decision making are used in the article.
Findings & Value added: The results of the decision analysis revealed that, based on the criteria considered (legal, accounting, tax and managerial), the most optimal legal form of the family business is self-employed. Apart from the results, the research adds value to this topic for the Czech business environment, in which future scholars can compare between the Czech Republic and the other countries.
A priori aggregation multicriteria optimization of family business vitality through Likert scaling with price evaluation
Authors: Orlovova Lucia , Pospisil Lukas 
Published: January 2021

Research background: In this work, we are dealing with the problem of the optimal decision for increasing the vitality of family business. This type of business is the global topic since the companies owned by the family members with the equity capital shared with family are widespread all around the world and belongs to the one of the most popular types. The field of family businesses is characterized by specific properties and therefore, we suggest the measure of the vitality based on Likert scaling. The variants of the possible improvement are weighted by the required time and money.
Purpose of the article: By solving the presented corresponding optimization problem, we manage to obtain optimal investment to the improvement of vitality measured by Likert scaling. The proposed methodology aims to avoid the influence of emotional aspect of decision making and rather find the optimality based on financial and time costs.
Methods: In our contribution, we propose and compare two different formulations: the problem with constrained budget and the multicriteria formulation of the problem of the vitality maximization with costs minimization using the aggregation with a priori known coefficients. The corresponding integer linear programming problem with linear constraints is solved in Microsoft Excel.
Findings & Value added: We examine, compare, and discuss the proposed methodologies on the selected practical benchmark.
Variation of market power across different food supply chains
Authors: Dereva Mykola , Rajčániová Miroslava 
Published: January 2021

Research background: The analysis of the competitiveness between producers, processors and retailers in food supply chains has always been drawing a high level of attention. It has become even more topical issue for researchers and policymakers after the global food crisis in 2008.
Purpose of the article: The goal of this paper is to analyse empirical studies of market power and to investigate if some supply chains are systematically more prone to excessive market power than others.
Methods: For this study, we have collected a wide range of recent studies investigating the processors’ market power index in the food supply chains. In total, in our analysis, we used 472 unique market power index estimates and employed various linear regression models to investigate their determinants.
Findings & Value added: Our findings suggest that, on average, the reported degree of market power in the USA is almost twice as high as in other countries. At the same time, market power estimates related to the meat, dairy and horticulture industries are systematically higher than the ones related to other supply chains. Finally, we observed that, on average, supply chains related to highly perishable products tend to have lower market power estimates associated with them, than other supply chains. Our results have important implications for future investigation of the structural source of market power and unfair trade practices.
A study of social policies based on the example of the Bulgarian hotels on the Black Sea coast
Authors: Ventsislavova Georgieva Daniela , Marinova Georgieva Teodora 
Published: January 2021

Research background: The implications of globalisation for social policy have been highly debated at the specialised literature. Social policies as an element of corporate responsibility reports (CSR) is neglected compared to environmental information. This can have a negative effect on the sustainability and development of industries directly dependent on their staff. Such sector in Bulgaria is the tourism where at the national level, the main challenge is the adequate parallel development of human resources as they underlie tourist product construction and development.
Purpose of the article: The main aim of the study is to analyse factors that impact on the disclosed staff-related social policies at the financial statements of hotel enterprises in the territory of Varna and Burgas Black Sea regions in Bulgaria. The factors under analyses are the size of the organisation, available external audit control, available foreign participation in the capital, applicable accounting standards, accounted result (profit or loss); enterprise category.
Methods: The adopted research methods are logical, deductive and comparative methods, methods of analysis and synthesis. To verify the author hypotheses the IBM – SPSS Statistics software is used.
Findings & Value added: The results of the study show that comparatively high percentage of the enterprises do not publish staff- related information. This could lead to harmful effects to globalisation based on asymmetry in the data, problems with recruitment of qualified staff, unjustified economic decisions by data users. From all factors, under review, the strongest calculated statistic relationship is between the external audit control and staff-related disclosures.
CRM to Support International Relationships in a Global Society
Authors: Janakova Milena 
Published: January 2021

Research background: Competitive pressure and high customer expectations lead to the use of new innovations for communication with customers. In many cases, this communication is based on CRM systems. CRM systems have great capabilities, but the current problem is evident in the difficulty of choosing the optimal CRM for small businesses due to doubts about unexpected needs (such as human sources, necessary hardware and software, finances and time).
Purpose of the article: The aim of this paper is to support optimal customer contact through better CRM (Customer Relationship Management) implementation in a global society. The purpose of this article is to determine the necessary metrics (not just tough financial issues) to know the preferences for CRM with their weights. This information shows the possibilities of choosing the optimal CRM systems for business support to be improved in terms of automation and social media integration.
Methods: The method solution is based on a review of the literature, specification of suitable metrics such as automation, cloud, free access, mobile access, segmentation, social media integration, and templates. The following data collection is the basis for a discussion on the possibilities of CRM implementation.
Findings & Value added: The findings are based on the results of multidimensional decision making, which uses a comparison of selected criteria (such as the Fuller’s triangle). The value added is visible in the recommendation on how to choose a CRM system for small business to share the necessary information between marketers and customers through social networks to build a brand.
Impacts of Globalization and Conflicts on Business Performance and Possibilities of Its Solution
Authors: Seemann Peter , Stofkova Zuzana 
Published: January 2021

Research background:The concept of globalization is interpreted by various authors in terms of its importance or content. Globalization refers to the process of gradually erasing the borders of nation-states, and economic globalization is the culmination of this process. The proof is the interconnectedness of economies around the world, where each economy reacts sensitively to fluctuations and changes in other economies.Purpose of the article:The paper deals with the examination of conflicts in the work environment of selected companies and the subsequent formulation of suggestions and recommendations for improvement.Methods:Nowadays, conflicts in industrial relations and failure to manage conflict situations are one of the biggest problems in companies. A quantitative questionnaire survey was used to find out the current situation in companies in terms of conflicts, specific causes of conflicts, the impact of conflicts on work performance, how employees resolve work conflicts, and their awareness of alternative conflict resolution, with whom employees most often come into conflict. The questionnaire was anonymous; therefore, the specific company names are not given. The numbers of 190 selected companies were contacted, and 93 of them were replied to the questionnaire, which forms a survey sample.Findings & Value added:The conclusion contains recommendations for individual respondent’s businesses to successfully resolve and prevent conflicts in the workplace, and thus strive to build a peaceful working atmosphere without extra costs incurred ineffective conflict resolution. Furthermore, there is an evaluation of the economic aspect and demonstration of the benefits of acquiring and using the skills of alternative conflict resolution in the form of elimination of losses.
The impact of lending availability and conditions for SMEs on the global development of venture financing systems
Authors: Balashova Svetlana , Mikhaylov Ivan , Lazyrin Mikhail 
Published: January 2021

Research background: The current situation, which caused global economy recession, has shown that all participants of the venture capital market are not ready for such occasions. Small and medium-sized businesses found themselves in a in a pickle that completely limited the ability to conduct business in most sectors of the economy and venture investors had to urgently reassess their capabilities and their requirements for investment objects. Different events have been constantly influencing the venture financing system to change and develop during decades of its existence. The most important changes are happening today in new world order dictated by COVID-19.
Purpose of the article: The aim of this article is to analyse the current state of venture financing, find out how VC is related to the ICT development in European countries, compare VC to other lending mechanisms for SMEs and assume how the global venture industry may be changed by global isolation.
Methods: The ARDL model for panel data is used to assess the impact of ICT developments on VC. Comparative and statistical analysis of available datasets on financing mechanisms is conducted.
Findings & Value Added: The results show that the increase in value-added in the ICT sector is driving the growth of venture capital in leading countries in terms of innovation activity. Venture capital will be forced to transform towards globalization and centralization, but with the delegation of authority to local representatives, through new communication forms. Countries with high ICT development may be more attractive for venture financing.
The Importance of Non-Profit Organization in Globalized World: International Comparison of American and European Continent
Authors: Bartosova Viera , Podhorska Ivana 
Published: January 2021

Research background:In developed countries, we see a significant increase in the importance of non-profit organizations thank to public initiative. The primary objective is to improve the quality of life in society. Cooperation between private, public and non-profit sectors creates synergy effects. The primary problems of non-profit organizations include legislation that does not sufficiently motivate entrepreneurs to support non-profit subjects, but also a shortage of employees and volunteer.Purpose of the article:Despite the fact that, under the conditions of globalization, there is a greater interconnection of the economies of individual countries, also in the area of non-profit sector, there is still exist important differences between the operation and importance of non-profit organization in an American and European continent.Methods:Firstly, theoretical part of the paper provides historical development of non-profit sector based on primary theoretical approaches. Secondly, practical part of the paper describes non-profit sector on American and European continent. In other words, the paper summarises theoretical and empirical knowledge on importance of non-profit sector in various countries around all the world. Paper main aim is the highlighted the importance of non-profit sector under the conditions of globalization with the emphasis on the international comparison of American and European point of view.Findings & Value added:The results show that non-profit sector plays significant role in building national economies. This paper is the one part of the project outputs focused on non-profit sector. In developed countries, we see a significant increase in the importance of non-profit organizations thank to public initiative.
The impact of foreign markets globalization on the price and functionality of electronic access control systems
Authors: Boroš Martin , Lenko Filip , Velas Andrej 
Published: January 2021

Research background: The research, which is the subject of the paper, is based on the global expansion of the use of electronic access control systems using biometric data for user verification. Due to the globalization of products from foreign markets to Slovakia, there is a competition between suppliers. The disadvantage is that organizations that are considering procuring an electronic access control system focus their attention only on its price. Globalization and global use have neglected the skills gap between European, American, and Asian markets.
Purpose of the article: The paper will aim to point out, through a case study, the financial and functional differences of electronic access control systems. In the case study, a comparison of three different systems with the possibility of procurement on the European, American, and Asian markets will be performed on the building - administrative building.
Methods: The article will mainly use methods such as the global method and the optimization model of the financial plan. As well as a case study, the cooperation of achieved results and analysis of possibilities of foreign markets.
Findings & Value added: The results achieved by the paper will be globally usable in the conditions of European countries. These will be the conclusions of a case study that will point to the appropriateness of choosing an electronic access control system using biometric features in a standard office building. We can also consider the creation of a project budget usable for organizations as one of the added values.
Current problems of juvenile labour protection in the conditions of globalization
Authors: Ceniga Pavel , Sukalova Viera 
Published: January 2021

Research background: Over the past years, employment and conditions of work have changed considerably; labour market is more flexible what enables enterprises to react faster to changing market requirements. Labour rules make it easier to hire and fire workers. A special category of employees includes juveniles who are covered by increased legal protection; a juvenile employee is an employee under 18 years of age. Work is an important part of every person. Many adolescents want to raise funds to provide for the basic necessities of life, but also to meet the needs of self-realization, socialization and creativity. Young people are regulated by many laws that contain prohibitions and obligations; employers are obliged to create favourable conditions for the all-round development of the physical and mental abilities of juvenile workers also by special adjustment of their working conditions.
Purpose of the article: The article is focused on the analysis of current possibilities and specific conditions of employment of juveniles, identification of problems in the field of employment protection of juveniles in their employment as well as in the performance of work in dual education and proposal of systemic measures for practice.
Methods: The method of analysis, synthesis, deduction, interview and questionnaires were used in the research.
Findings & Value added: The ever-increasing demands on businesses in a globalized world require a more skilled workforce that is able to contribute to and adapt to technological change with new models of work organization. In connection with this, it is necessary to pay attention to the employment of juveniles, their specific conditions at work and in training for future occupations and elimination of risks.
Labor Economics and Career Development in the Context of Globalized World
Authors: Dvorakova Zuzana 
Published: January 2021

Research background: The paper uses labor economics and career theory to design an integrative approach to career research focusing on new occupations and career development.
Purpose of the article: The purpose of this paper is to call for an integrative approach to career research aiming to characterize labor market trends and discuss perspectives on careers using highly skilled migrants from Central and Eastern Europe as a case. The paper discusses the specificity of career development in the context of the Industry 4.0. and an integrative approach vs. other approaches.
Methods: The methodology insists on several ways that enable a triangular analysis. The research combines in-depth-analysis of bibliographic data in the Web of Science database, unstructured interviews with top managers/co-owners of multinational companies in August and September 2020 as a base for writing two narrative cases.
Findings & Value added: Findings show the tendency of career theory to provide a narrow view of a career. They highlight the trends in considering the wide variety of career situations, which results from the fact that careers locate in time and space. The paper provides examples to explore career differences better and seek for alternative explanations to career experiences. Because career dynamics are influenced by individual characteristics and career development practices, a more integrative approach to career research must address the complexity of labor markets. The added value is to encourage discussions about career theory focusing on a wide range of issues.
Inflation and Redistribution Processes in the Modern World
Authors: Kotcofana Tatiana , Bazzhina Viktoria , Altunyan Armen 
Published: January 2021

Research background: Inflation and redistributive processes are the main permanent threats to economic stability in the modern world and these processes are closely interconnected. Inflation is a powerful tool for redistributing national income, both consciously used by economic entities and generated within the economic system.
Purpose of the article: To demonstrate the variety of mechanisms that connects inflation and redistributive processes in the modern economy.
Methods: The dialectical-materialistic and concrete-historical method forms the methodological basis of research. The empirical basis of analysis is formed by statistical materials and specific economic and statistical studies.
Findings & Value added: Monopoly power in all its manifestations is the first and key mechanism for redistributing social income through inflation processes. The dollar’s monopoly position in international settlements has long been one of the factors of global inflation processes and redistribution of the global public product in favor of the United States in the global economy. The highest degree of monopolization of Russian market is the main generator of Russian inflation and the reason of the disproportionate development of Russian economy. The state has the largest number of redistributive levers and quite often acts as a voluntary or involuntary initiator of inflation and redistribution processes. Inflationary expectations make a significant contribution to the formation of inflationary potential in the face of low confidence in the authorities, lack of information, political monopolism, and economic instability. This is manifested in advance overpricing for traded goods and services, interest rates, etc., which, in turn, may strengthen redistribution processes, especially in the context of monopolistic pricing.