bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The enterprise risk profile - a financial and managerial health indicator - comparative study
Authors: Duțescu Adriana , Stroie Cristina 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
The current paper explores the role that risk profile analysis plays in maintaining the financial and managerial health of companies, within the reorganization process (a phase of insolvency procedure). During the modern era, the attempts to regulate insolvency proceedings, in order to redefine the principles governing them, have made possible a strong international collaboration and have generated a set of reforms designed to effectively address the global phenomenon of insolvency. The main purpose of the new regulations is to give a second chance to the honest debtor and to support him and his/her business in their recovery efforts. Thus, the reorganization of companies becomes an essential attribute of the free, functional market economy, based upon free competition. EU-wide statistics for 2016 show that over 200,000 businesses are annually affected by bankruptcy, which leads to the loss of more than 1.7 million jobs each year. The situation is particularly important for the economies of all countries involved, regardless of the development level. Because of constant business threats, managers should be aware at all times of the economic and financial indicators, seeking for the vulnerable areas of their business and for those with development potential. Identifying a company’s risk profile involves analyzing all the risks that affect the entity (market risk, bankruptcy, liquidity risk, operational risk etc.). A very important factor concerning the reorganization of a company is the tax policy and this paper further explores the subject, by focusing on Romania‘s business patterns, compared to the international framework, based upon the statistics for reorganization procedures, the applicable legal framework, the creditors' policy to encourage recovery etc. The purpose of this study is to highlight the causes that might limit the recovery of companies, during the reorganization procedures in Romania and, as a further research, to analyze the opportunity of developing an economic risk analysis model able to predict the future reorganization of companies. It would represent a barometer of financial and managerial health.
Marketing communication analysis of benetton PR campaigns
Authors: Incze Cynthia Bianka , Pocovnicu Alexandra , Vasilache Simona , Al Zain Nora-Labiba 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
In today’s economies the role of marketing cannot be underestimated, just the sole amount of media communications is astonishing not taking in consideration the different marketing and PR strategies involved. The most well-known tools include advertising, public relations, sales promotions, direct marketing and personal selling. There is an increasing number of advertisements that reach our attention by the presence of vulgarity, nudity or moral offenses. The aim of the article is to extensively review the literature of shock advertising namely shockvertising and to pinpoint its evolution in case of Benetton fashion brand. Shockvertising focuses on the idea of selling products through evoking terrifying and repulsive emotions. This type of advertising is used to sensitize people to religion, racism, war, poverty and other taboo topics. The descriptive method is used in order to describe such complex phenomena. The research is conducted in the form of a retrospective qualitative case study focusing on the historical events that are connected to the communications at Benetton. Through the following research a better understanding of shockvertising and its dynamics is reached and emotional reactions of a range of individuals is presented. In addition, the question of ethical considerations and the shock advertising effectiveness is analyzed.
Intergenerational gap dynamics
Authors: Radulescu Madalina Mirela , Ghinea Valentina Mihaela , Cantaragiu Ramona 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
Diversity, sustainability and change are words nowadays commonly encountered in business practice and theory. Businesses face multiple challenges in regards to complexity, innovation, creativity, digitalization and out of the box thinking. However, what underlies these challenges is dealing with a very diverse workforce comprised of multiple generations with very different takes in regards to employment, career development, team work, authority and many other organizational aspects. Basically, business continuity nowadays depends in a large degree on the ability to manage the workforce comprised of employees belonging to the Silents, the Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y, and to prepare for the entrance on the labor market of Generation Z, the first generation that grew up in the digital world. Classification into generations is not without its contestations, but it continues nonetheless to be an important determinant of the way in which businesses design their human resources strategies. Based on a quantitative survey of the opinions of employees from various backgrounds in regards to intergenerational dynamics and conflicts, the present research uncovers the relevancy of the classification into generations for the human resources practices. The research also provides an insight into the main challenges that arise from the existence of differences in the points of view of these four main generations and concludes with a series of recommendations for human resources managers and leaders in general. The article’s innovativeness lies in the fact that it emphasizes the need for the development of human resources strategies which take in consideration all the generations in an equal manner, thus criticizing the current trends in human resources practice which rely on the development of programs specifically targeted to certain generations.
Developments of the CEE banking sectors after the financial crisis
Authors: Radulescu Magdalena , Banica Logica , Sinisi Crenguta Ileana 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
The banking sectors of the Central and Eastern European countries performed better than other developed European sectors during the crisis, due to their sound capitalization and a high profitability before the crisis. However, some of those banking systems were very hit in terms of the non-performing loans ratio or cost-to-income ratio. That is why we consider that it is interesting to see how they performed in terms of the banking performance ratios during the last years in the light of the new international capital adequacy regulations and in the light of the latest national macroeconomic developments of those economies and what are the main threats for these CEE banking sectors in the present.
Tales from the crypt: might cryptocurrencies spell the death of traditional money? - A quantitative analysis -
Authors: Stefan Cristian 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
Cryptocurrencies have experienced an exponential growth trend in the past 24 months, followed by a big crash. In the early years of the Internet, inspired entrepreneurs such as Jeffrey Bezos realized that, when something grows exponentially, it becomes ubiquitous within a short time span. Similarly to the Internet in 1994, cryptocurrencies have recently been growing at a dazzling rate, thus one can expect them to be used on a global scale very soon, in spite of the last bubble which has already burst. Alternative currencies are greeted with great enthusiasm, due to their potential to return financial power back to the people, especially in the context of general dissatisfaction and disappointment with the banking sector. They bring about several advantages, such as financial innovations, lower fees as well as increased availability to developing populations. At the same time, their high volatility and lack of supervision might imply that they only serve as complementary financing and not as a substitute of traditional banking. This article discusses the development of cryptocurrencies, including aspects related to Bitcoin, financial technology and the blockchain. Using historical data from Coinmarketcap.com between April 2013 and February 2018, I run a quantitative analysis of the distributions and evolution over time for all listed cryptocurrencies with known market capitalization. I look at the interplay between number of cryptocurrencies and market value, at growth rates, cumulative shares and volatility. I find a phenomenon of exponential growth and violent volatility, which I explain in light of cryptocurrencies’ strengths and weaknesses, as identified in the literature. I emphasize the importance of cryptocurrencies in the context of the global digital economy and I discuss future implications.
The internalization context of private health service providers in Europe: Romanian market case study
Authors: Volintiru Mihai 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
This paper looks at the opportunities and constraints of the private healthcare sector in Europe today. Using the case study of Romania, I explore the attractiveness of foreign and domestic private capital investments in companies that supply healthcare services. In the aftermath of the economic crisis, the private provision of healthcare services has been growing steadily, and there are clear signs in the common market that the liberalisation policies will only increase the attractiveness of such investment still. As large-scale investment projects like general hospitals require large amounts of upfront investment, it is only natural to assume that at least part of this capital will be obtained through internationalisation decision of foreign companies. This paper also presents in depth a comparative overview of the two most developed private healthcare provisions in Romania: dialysis centres and medical laboratories. Part of their success is due to their longstanding relationship with the National Health Insurances House. These medical services generally benefit from large scale public subsidies that support the delivery of private health care provision in Romania. The private providers of medical services in Romania have recorded a steady annual growth dynamics over the past years. In the case of private medical laboratories, the geographical distribution shows a heavy concentration on the main municipalities in Romania. This gives us a perspective on the limited ability of private providers to penetrate smaller markets without the incentive of public subsidies. The Romanian market has proved to be an attractive destination for foreign investors in the medical sector. This is driven in part by the quantitative limitations of the public sector that is struggling with an overload in urban areas, but also by the attractiveness of private health insurance packages offered by many private health care providers. The main international health care providers in Romania that constitute the case studies of this paper are: Medlife, Regina Maria, Medicover, Sanador and Gral Medical.
Концепт стратегічних дій та заходів розвитку індустрії гостинності
Authors: Dyshkantiuk Oksana 
Published: June 2018

У статті запропоновано концепт формування стратегічного планування розвитку індустрії гостинності. Визначено суб’єкти та об’єкти системи стратегічного планування сфери гостинності як єдиного цілого, її інфраструктурних секторів і всередині інфраструктурних секторів. Обґрунтовано систему стратегічних дій та заходів у контексті розвитку індустрії гостинності. Установлено цільові пріоритети розвитку індустрії гостинності на державному й регіональному рівнях та запропоновано комплекс стратегічних планів на рівні суб’єктів господарювання сфери гостинності.
Особливості функціонування СЕЗ у нових країнах Європейського Союзу: досвід для України
Authors: Karlin Mykola 
Published: June 2018

У статті проаналізовано досвід нових країн Європейського Союзу щодо створення та функціонування різних видів спеціальних економічних зон й особливості оподаткування як у цих країнах, так і підприємств у вказаних зонах цих держав залежно від виду діяльності. Обґрунтовано необхідність запровадження подібної практики в Україні під жорстким міжнародним контролем із боку кредиторів нашої країни
Зовнішньоторговельна безпека економічного співробітництва України з КНР
Authors: Vlasіuk Taras 
Published: June 2018

У статті проаналізовано передумови й сучасний стан зовнішньоторговельних відносин України та країн Азійсько-Тихоокеанського регіону, зокрема КНР. Охарактеризовано обсяги й структуру експорту та імпорту між Україною й КНР. Визначено пріоритетні напрями співробітництва та зміцнення зовнішньоторговельної безпеки економічного співробітництва.
The Regional Dimension of the Waste Management in Volyn and Rivne Regions
Authors: Strishenez Olena , Tesliuk Mikhailo 
Published: June 2018

The article examines the state of the waste management in Volyn and Rivne regions. It is shown the presence of the major polluters in areas, analyzed degreeof utilization and the share of waste as secondary raw materials. Also was taken into account the experience of Japan in the recycling resources and regional features of Volyn and Rivne regions.Proposed directions of intensification of providing secondary resources in these areas.
Вплив конкурентних відносин на регіональні ринки нерухомості в умовах інституційного забезпечення
Authors: Pavlov Kostyantin 
Published: June 2018

У статті досліджено інституційне забезпечення регіональних ринків нерухомості в умовах конкуренції; з’ясовано їх суб’єкти за критеріями розподілу; проаналізовано чинники впливу на інституційне забезпечення регіональних ринків нерухомості; запропоновано способи їх державного регулювання
The Problems of Efficiency of a Property Tax in Ukraine
Authors: Tsymbaliuk Iryna , Kalchevskyy Vladislav 
Published: June 2018

In the article are determined theoretical generalization property taxation problems; explored fiscal importance of property taxation in Ukraine; analyzed the structure and the dynamics of property tax revenues. The role of property taxes in the formation of local budgets Ukraine are determined. The basic change in the mechanism of taxation of property taxes are considered and identified existing problems of efficiency of their collection. Studied the internationalexperience of taxation of property taxes. Substantiated promising areas of improvement tax property taxes and increase their efficiency.
Datingfraude: van romantische droom naar financiële nachtmerrie
Authors: Wijkman Miriam , Kooij Isabel 
Published: June 2018

Dating fraud
Datingfraud is nothing new but it is an underexposed subject. Victims are approached on online datingsites by criminals whose goal is to gain large amounts of money. To achieve this, they start, with a false identity, an online relationship with their victims. In this article research has been done what the needs of the victims are after the offense has been committed. To this end interviews have been made with victims of datingfraud and staff members of victim support. Many victims do not end up with victim support because the police refuse to make a report. Nevertheless, the emotional and legal aid seems to functioning well. However, the practical help leaves much to be desired, especially because employees are not informed about all possibilities there are to support the victims.
Vertrouwen in gelijkheid in de transitievergoeding
Authors: Marijnissen Joanne , Weel Janine 
Published: June 2018

Vertrouwen in gelijkheid in de transitievergoeding
Het nieuwe kabinet wil door middel van een aantal wijzigingen meer balans brengen in de transitievergoeding. De auteurs behandelen verschillende (uitzonderings)regelingen en toetsen deze regelingen aan de doelstellingen van de transitievergoeding. Besproken wordt of de wetgever voor meer gelijkheid zou kunnen zorgen.
Targeted brain proteomics uncover multiple pathways to Alzheimer's dementia
Authors: Yu Lei , Petyuk Vladislav A. , Gaiteri Chris , Mostafavi Sara , Young‐Pearse Tracy , Shah Raj C. , Buchman Aron S. , Schneider Julie A. , Piehowski Paul D. , Sontag Ryan L. , Fillmore Thomas L. , Shi Tujin , Smith Richard D. , De Jager Philip L. , Bennett David A. 
Published: June 2018

ObjectivePrevious gene expression analysis identified a network of coexpressed genes that is associated with β‐amyloid neuropathology and cognitive decline in older adults. The current work targeted influential genes in this network with quantitative proteomics to identify potential novel therapeutic targets.MethodsData came from 834 community‐based older persons who were followed annually, died, and underwent brain autopsy. Uniform structured postmortem evaluations assessed the burden of β‐amyloid and other common age‐related neuropathologies. Selected reaction monitoring quantified cortical protein abundance of 12 genes prioritized from a molecular network of aging human brain that is implicated in Alzheimer's dementia. Regression and linear mixed models examined the protein associations with β‐amyloid load and other neuropathological indices as well as cognitive decline over multiple years preceding death.ResultsAverage age at death was 88.6 years. Overall, 349 participants (41.9%) had Alzheimer's dementia at death. A higher level of PLXNB1 abundance was associated with more β‐amyloid load (p = 1.0 × 10−7) and higher PHFtau tangle density (p = 2.3 × 10−7), and the association of PLXNB1 with cognitive decline is mediated by these known Alzheimer's disease pathologies. On the other hand, higher IGFBP5, HSPB2, and AK4 and lower ITPK1 levels were associated with faster cognitive decline, and, unlike PLXNB1, these associations were not fully explained by common neuropathological indices, suggesting novel mechanisms leading to cognitive decline.InterpretationUsing targeted proteomics, this work identified cortical proteins involved in Alzheimer's dementia and begins to dissect two different molecular pathways: one affecting β‐amyloid deposition and another affecting resilience without a known pathological footprint. Ann Neurol 2018;83:78–88
Rapamycin improves insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis in type 2 diabetes rats through activation of autophagy
Authors: Zhou Wan , Ye Shandong 
Published: June 2018

AbstractInsulin resistance (IR) is a hallmark of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aimed to explore the effects of rapamycin, a specific inhibitor of kinase mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), on IR in T2DM rats, and to validate whether the underlying mechanism was associated with autophagy. In this study, the model of T2DM rats was established by feeding the animals with a high‐fat diet (HFD) and intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ). Diabetic rats were randomly divided into model of T2DM control group (DM‐C, n = 15), metformin group (DM‐M, n = 15), rapamycin group (DM‐Rapa, n = 15), 3‐methyladenine (3‐MA) group (DM‐3‐MA, n = 15), and rapamycin + 3‐MA group (DM‐Rapa‐3‐MA, n = 15). Rats in different treatment groups were given by corresponding therapy from gastric tube. Meanwhile, normal control group was established (n = 10). As expected, HFD‐ and STZ‐ induced T2DM rats exhibited significantly impaired glucose tolerance, reduced insulin sensitivity, dysglycemia and dyslipidemia, aggravated hepatic steatosis, enhanced hepatic inflammation, elevated p‐mTOR, and suppressed hepatic autophagy. Importantly, rapamycin and metformin significantly ameliorated IR, relieved disorders of glucose and lipid metabolism, reduced inflammatory level, inhibited mTOR, and promoted autophagy. Importantly, the autophagy inhibitor 3‐MA significantly reversed the effects exerted by rapamycin. Collectively, our study suggests that rapamycin improved IR and hepatic steatosis in T2DM rats via activation of autophagy.
Validation of the Acuros XB dose calculation algorithm versus Monte Carlo for clinical treatment plans
Authors: Hoffmann Lone , Alber Markus , Söhn Matthias , Elstrøm Ulrik Vindelev 
Published: June 2018

PurposeThe two distinct dose computation paradigms of Boltzmann equation solvers and Monte Carlo simulation both promise in principle maximum accuracy. In practice, clinically acceptable calculation times demand approximations and numerical short‐cuts on one hand, and modeling the beam characteristics of a real linear accelerator to the required accuracy on the other. A thorough benchmark of both algorithm types therefore needs to start with beam modeling, and needs to include a number of clinically challenging treatment plans.MethodsThe Acuros XB (v 13.7, Varian Medical Systems) and SciMoCa (v 1.0, Scientific RT) algorithms were commissioned for the same Varian Clinac accelerator for beam qualities 6 and 15 MV. Beam models were established with water phantom measurements and MLC calibration protocols. In total, 25 patients of five case classes (lung/three‐dimensional (3D) conformal, lung/IMRT, head and neck/VMAT, cervix/IMRT, and rectum/VMAT) were randomly selected from the clinical database and computed with both algorithms. Statistics of 3D gamma analysis for various dose/distance‐to‐agreement (DTA) criteria and differences in selected DVH parameters were analyzed.ResultsThe percentage of points fulfilling a gamma evaluation was scored as the gamma agreement index (GAI), denoted as G(ΔD, DTA). G(3,3), G(2,2), and G(1,1) were evaluated for the full body, PTV, and selected organs at risk (OARs). For all patients, G(3,3) ≥ 99.9% and G(2,2) > 97% for the body. G(1,1) varied among the patients. However, for all patients, G(1,1) > 70% and G(1,1) > 80% for 68% of the patients. For each patient, the mean dose deviation was ΔD < 1% for the body, PTV, and all evaluated OARs, respectively. In dense bone and at off‐axis distance > 10 cm, the Acuros algorithm yielded slightly higher doses. In the first layer of voxels of the patient surface, the calculated doses deviated between the algorithms. However, at the second voxel, good agreement was observed. The differences in D(98%PTV) were <1.9% between the two algorithms and for 76% of the patients, deviations were below 1%.ConclusionsOverall, an outstanding agreement was found between the Boltzmann equation solver and Monte Carlo. High‐accuracy dose computation algorithms have matured to a level that their differences are below common experimental detection thresholds for clinical treatment plans. Aside from residual differences which could be traced back to implementation details and fundamental cross‐section data, both algorithms arrive at identical dose distributions.
Why Poetry for Reading Instruction? Because It Works!
Authors: Nichols William Dee , Rasinski Timothy V. , Rupley William H. , Kellogg Rachael A. , Paige David D. 
Published: June 2018

AbstractPoetry can help develop in students a love for reading, writing, and playing with language, yet it is often a neglected literary form in many reading curricula. Those who see the value of poetry recognize it as the perfect genre for teaching phonics, fluency, and a love of language. The rhyming, rhythmical language of poetry provides the perfect backdrop for teaching word families (rimes/phonograms). Poetry also helps young readers develop fluency through the use of beautiful, melodic language that begs to be read repeatedly, which helps develop prosody and a lifelong love for literacy. The thoughtful selection of words also provides the right context for vocabulary development and critical thinking. However, for teachers who love poetry, the most important reason to use this text type may simply be that it works!