Low Level Of Coordination Research Articles

Urban Color Perception and Sentiment Analysis Based on Deep Learning and Street View Big Data

The acceleration of urbanization has resulted in a heightened awareness of the impacts of urban environments on residents’ emotional states. This present study focuses on the Lixia District of Jinan City. By using urban street view big data and deep learning methods, we undertook a detailed analysis of the impacts of urban color features on residents’ emotional perceptions. In particular, a substantial corpus of street scene image data was extracted and processed. This was performed using a deep convolutional neural network (DCNN) and semantic segmentation technology (PSPNet), which enabled the simulation and prediction of the subjective perception of the urban environment by humans. Furthermore, the color complexity and coordination in the street scene were quantified and combined with residents’ emotional feedback to carry out a multi-dimensional analysis. The findings revealed that color complexity and coordination were significant elements influencing residents’ emotional perceptions. A high color complexity is visually appealing, but can lead to fatigue, discomfort, and boredom; a moderate complexity stimulates vitality and pleasure; high levels of regional harmony and aesthetics can increase perceptions of beauty and security; and low levels of coordination can increase feelings of depression. The environmental characteristics of different areas and differences in the daily activities of residents resulted in regional differences regarding the impacts of color features on emotional perception. This study corroborates the assertion that environmental color coordination has the capacity to enhance residents’ emotions, thereby providing an important reference point for urban planning. Planning should be based on the functional characteristics of the region, and color complexity and coordination should be reasonably regulated to optimize the emotional experiences of residents. Differentiated color management enhances urban aesthetics, livability, and residents’ happiness and promotes sustainable development. In the future, the influences of color and environmental factors on emotions can be explored in depth, with a view to assist in the formulation of fine urban design.

Regulatory and legal component of administrative regulation of probation

The article examines the normative-legal component of the administrative regulation of probation.Itwasdeterminedthattheadministrative and legal regulation of probation is a set of legal norms and mechanisms that determine the order of organization and implementation of probation measures in the state, the competence of state bodies, their duties and rights regarding control over the implementation of probation measures and interaction in this area with the courts , law enforcement agencies and social services. It is noted that probation is a system of supervision, control and social-educational measures applied by court decision to offenders instead of imprisonment or as a substitute for punishment, includes individual supervision, assistance in resocialization and measures aimed at preventing repeated crimes and ensuring safety society, while integrating the offender into social life without isolation. It is emphasized that the NPA system of administrative and legal regulation of probation includes international legal standards, national NPAs, including Acts of central executive bodies, local normative acts, agreements, methodological recommendations, etc., the norms of which are aimed at the development of alternative punishments, provision of rehabilitation and social support of offenders, regulation of the organization and implementation of probation in Ukraine, determine the legal basis for the activity of probation authorities, and also establish the procedure for providing probation services for persons who have committed a criminal offense. It was determined that the shortcomings of the administrative and legal regulation of probation are: the imperfection of the legislative framework, violation of the probation procedure, clear criteria for assessing the convicted person and the system for assessing the risks of recidivism, the mismatch of resources and the burden on the system, the low level of coordination between subjects of probation, the prevalence of ineffective methods of psychological works; society is not aware of the purpose and mechanism of probation, etc. It has been stated that the prospects for improving the normative-legal basis of the administrative-legal regulation of probation in Ukraine are: harmonization of legislation with international standards, institutional strengthening of the probation system, expansion of various approaches to probation, improvement of mechanisms for rehabilitation and support of offenders, involvement of public organizations, development of electronic monitoring systems , expanding educational programs for probation officers, increasing funding, research and analysis of probation effectiveness, etc.

From Imbalance to Synergy: The Coupling Coordination of Digital Inclusive Finance and Urban Ecological Resilience in the Yangtze River Economic Belt

In the context of rapid urbanization and digitalization, scientifically assessing the spatio-temporal interaction between digital inclusive finance (DIF) and urban ecological resilience (UER) is crucial for promoting the coordinated development of the regional ecology and economy. This study investigates the spatiotemporal evolution of the coupled coordination degree (CCD), the decoupling phenomenon, and its hindering factors in the Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB) by utilizing the kernel density analysis, standard deviation ellipse, decoupling model, and obstacle degree analysis. Through systematic analyses, this paper aims to elucidate the development disparities among regions within the YREB, identify problematic areas, and propose targeted improvement measures. The results show that (1) The CCD between DIF and UER in the YREB has increased annually from 2011 to 2020. However, there are persistent imbalances, with an overall low level of coordination and uneven spatial development, and a trend of “higher coordination in the east and lower coordination in the west”. (2) The overall CCD of the YREB has reached at least the primary coordination level, with the coupling enhancement speed ranked as “downstream > midstream > upstream”, and regional differences decreasing. (3) The decoupling analysis reveals a predominant decoupling trend between DIF and UER, indicating that the digitization of financial services has not concurrently increased ecological pressures. (4) The obstacle degree analysis identifies resilience and digitalization as major barriers hindering CCD. This study provides a scientific basis and analytical framework for understanding the current spatiotemporal interaction between DIF and UER in the YREB, offering an important reference for formulating more effective policies.

Analysis on the Unemployment Prevention Function of Unemployment Insurance in China

After years of active exploration, the unemployment prevention function of unemployment insurance in China has expanded into rich and diverse forms and carried out profound practice. Using the literature research method, by sorting out the relevant documents of unemployment insurance and the published data, this paper found that the challenges facing the prevention function of unemployment insurance in China are as follows: the low level of coordination is not conducive to regulation; the payment rate is fixed; the dynamic monitoring system of unemployment is not perfect; and the payment level of unemployment insurance fund is low. In response to these challenges, China should establish the provincial pooling of unemployment insurance as soon as possible, implement the floating rate system of unemployment insurance payment; improve the dynamic monitoring system of unemployment; and reasonably increase the expenditure scope and intensity of unemployment insurance fund for unemployment prevention. The research of this paper can provide reference for perfecting China's unemployment insurance system and perfecting the unemployment insurance system.

Examining Urban-Rural Public Service Equalization and Common Prosperity in China: A Data-Driven Study on Regional Disparity

Achieving equal access to basic public services between urban and rural areas in China has become an important pathway to eliminating inequality, improving national welfare, and ultimately achieving common prosperity. Through data analysis and a data-driven approach, it is possible to better guide future policy formulation and implementation to help China achieve its goal of inclusive growth. This research endeavors to examine the interrelations between the discrepancies in basic public services provision in urban and rural areas, establishing a comprehensive evaluation indicator framework, while delving into the intricate dynamics between such service equalization and the attainment of common prosperity. Moreover, it aims to uncover the varying degrees of regional disparities witnessed during the journey to common prosperity in different parts of China, thereby providing valuable insights and references for nations and regions striving to enhance social equality. This study focused on the 31 provincial-level administrative regions of China(excluding the regions of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) The research methodology entails employing the entropy weight method to determine the weights of evaluation indicators, supplemented by a coupling coordination model to analyze the level of harmonization between urban and rural areas. Furthermore, the Dagum Gini coefficient method and kernel density estimation were utilized for an in-depth exploration of the distribution and disparities observed in regional coordination. The findings of this study reveal that between 2012 and 2021, the disparities in the equalization of basic public services between China’s urban and rural areas witnessed a progressive widening, despite modest improvements in the overall level of common prosperity. The prevailing pattern observed can be summarized as “high coupling, low coordination”. Notably, these disparities are particularly conspicuous in the western regions of the country. Additionally, this research identifies the imbalanced development of basic public service equalization between urban and rural areas as the primary cause for the observed low level of coordination. This study emphasized the intrinsic nexus and coordinated interplay existing between the equalization of urban and rural public services and the achievement of common prosperity. To foster enhanced coordination between urban and rural areas, it is imperative to prioritize the implementation of policies that promote the amalgamation of urban and rural realms, while concurrently striking a harmonious balance in the pursuit of multi-dimensional objectives. Furthermore, region-specific policies need to be formulated, with particular attention to addressing the disparities in coordination and the polarization issues prevalent in the western regions, ensuring the effectiveness and precision of these measures.

International comparison of the financing mechanism of basic medical insurance and its implications for China

Background: For more than 20 years, China's basic medical insurance system has realized the span from "system construction" to "improving quality and efficiency". At present, as the core issue of medical insurance system design, the current financing mechanism is difficult to adapt to the current situation and tasks. Objectives: Based on the theory of social equity, this paper uses literature analysis and comparative research to analyze the forms of social health insurance financing in four developed countries: Germany, the United States, Singapore and the United Kingdom. On this basis, it makes a systematic reference and reflection on the financing mechanism of basic medical insurance in China. Methods: The author adopts the method of literature analysis and comparative study. Through the existing research literature and the theoretical analysis of the medical insurance financing mechanism, the conceptual connotation and dimension of the basic medical insurance financing mechanism are further summarized and analyzed, which provides the reference and theoretical basis for the writing ideas of this paper. By analyzing and comparing the typical practice of the social medical insurance model in four developed countries, the basic ideas, main practices, direction goals, principle adherence, implementation results, realistic difficulties and obstacles of obtaining medical insurance financing are discussed. This paper analyzes the development status of medical insurance financing mechanism between China and four developed countries by means of classification, induction and comparison, and puts forward the optimization path based on the experience of the latter's fair practice. Results: it proposes that the current funding mechanism of China's basic medical insurance has three problems: An unbalanced funding structure and unreasonable sharing of responsibility; low level of coordination and unfair funding method; and dynamic growth mechanism of endogenous medical insurance funding has not yet been established. Main Contribution to Evidence-Based Practice: On the basis of the international experience, the author puts forward some enlightening reform measures to solve the existing problems in China: first, through the reasonable definition of the rights and responsibilities of multi-stakeholder, to construct the appearance of fair implementation; Second, reform the existing fixed financing methods and establish a fair financing mechanism linked to income; The third is to improve the actuarial mechanism of fund adjustment and promote the dynamic and sustainable growth of medical insurance funds. We will further optimize the financing mechanism of basic medical insurance and promote the high-quality and sustainable development of China's basic medical insurance.

СТИЛЕВЫЕ АСПЕКТЫ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ИНОСТРАННЫХ СЛУШАТЕЛЕЙ ЯЗЫКУ СПЕЦИАЛЬНОСТИ

The article is devoted to the methodology of studying the language of the specialty by foreign students of universities of the legal profile of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. The article assesses various approaches to professionally-oriented teaching of foreign students, methods of formation of professional language competencies, taking into account the humanitarian profile of the educational organization. The author points out the need to combine traditional and innovative teaching methods based on the linguistic and stylistic features of the specialty language, the introduction of effective methods and techniques of language training of students. In addition, the author draws attention to the problems, which one has to face in pedagogical practice in the process of learning the specialty language in law schools: a large amount of theoretical material for memorization; complexity of the language of law, stylistic features of legal texts; lack of practical, professional experience among students; low level of coordination of curricula between language and specialized departments on the issues of teaching the specialty language. The article contains recommendations for optimizing the process of professionally-oriented training of foreign students in law schools: the need for indepth linguistic and stylistic analysis of texts in the specialty in practical classes in a foreign language; increasing motivation for professionally-oriented communication (studying a specialty through language and language through a specialty); improving methodological support of the educational process (creation of integrated interdisciplinary educational-methodological developments combining professional and linguistic aspects); optimization of the curriculum by introducing specialized linguistic academic disciplines.

Spatiotemporal Dynamics in Economic, Social, and Environmental Upgrading in China: Coupling Coordination and Influencing Factors

The focus on the concept of upgrading in the study of global production networks has expanded from economic upgrading to encompass social and environmental upgrading. However, rare research pays attention to the complex interplay among these three aspects. This paper tries to integrate the economic, social, and environmental upgrading into an analytical framework through the lens of coupling coordination. Using the Granger causality test and panel regression model, it provides empirical evidence and an explanation of the triad’s interaction based on the Chinese case study. It is found that, over the past twenty-five years from 1996 to 2020, China has seen a significant improvement in the coupling coordination of economic, social, and environmental upgrading with the coordination degree rising from 0.35 to 0.51, though it remains at a low level of coordination. Regional disparities in economic upgrading are more pronounced than those in social and environmental upgrading, and the inter-group disparities between economic and environmental upgrading have widened following the economic crisis. Panel regression analysis shows that economic globalization, public governance, legal environment, and environmental regulation positively influence the coupling coordination of the three types of upgrading, while economic privatization and corporate violations of law tend to have a negative impact.

Coupling Coordination and Spatiotemporal Evolution of Low-Carbon Logistics, Industrial Agglomeration, and Regional Economy in the Yangtze River Economic Belt

The logistics industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, but also poses significant challenges to the economy, society, and environment due to increasing carbon emissions. Therefore, coordinated development between the logistics industry and regional economy has become a strategic choice for achieving sustainable development. Taking the Yangtze River Economic Belt as an example, this study constructs an evaluation index system of “low-carbon logistics–industrial agglomeration–regional economy” to explore the coupling coordination relationship and spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of the three systems from 2006 to 2020. Furthermore, it analyzes the spatial correlation features and evolutionary trends of the coordinated development among the three systems. The results indicate that during the study period, the coupling coordination degree among the three systems in the Yangtze River Economic Belt showed a fluctuating upward trend but with a relatively low level of coordination. There were significant regional differences, presenting a stepped distribution pattern of “high in the east and low in the west.” The coordinated development among the three systems exhibited a significant positive spatial correlation, with “H–H” and “L–L” agglomerations being dominant. The spatial distribution of coupling coordination degree remained relatively stable, with the overall center of gravity located in the southeast of Hubei Province. The spatial evolution pattern showed a distinct “northeast–southwest” direction. Finally, suggestions for the coordinated and sustainable development of the three systems are put forward.

Роль фінансових інструментів у реалізації концепції сталого розвитку

The article proves that global economic and environmental crises can significantly undermine the country's financial stability, which emphasizes the need to develop and implement new strategies aimed at sustainable financial support in the sustainable development context. It is argued that in the modern world, rethinking the role of the financial system is becoming an integral part of countries' strategies for achieving sustainable development. It has been studied that in recent years, increased awareness of the risks and challenges associated with the need to comply with the principles of sustainable development has changed attitudes towards investing. It is found that the formation of the green investment model in Ukraine faces numerous obstacles that constitute systemic challenges for the effective implementation of sustainable investments, including: economic distortions and imbalances in the Ukrainian economy; technological backwardness and the lack of "clean" technologies for commercial implementation; structural disparities in the economy due to the underestimation of the importance of innovation and investment activity; the low level of coordination of actions of various State administration bodies in the field of State regulation; the institutional weakness of the financial sector of Ukraine. The effect of the introduction of the green bond market has been studied. Areas of prospective cooperation within the framework of the Green Deal have been determined.

Spatial-temporal heterogeneity and influencing factors of the coupling between industrial agglomeration and regional economic resilience in China.

The coordinated development of industrial agglomeration and economic resilience can drive regional economic advantages; this type of development has become a catalyst for sustainable growth and high-quality development of the economy in China. This study applied models, including the coupling coordination degree, spatial autocorrelation, and Tobit, to explore the heterogeneous characteristics of the coupling of China’s industrial agglomeration and regional economic resilience from 2005 to 2019. Additionally, by applying the perspectives of economic and geographic location, indicators were selected to analyze the associated influencing factors, including industrial externalities, new economic geographies, economic policy factors, and other aspects. We found that the overall coupling between industrial agglomeration and economic resilience increased over the study period, but with only a moderate level of coordination. Provinces with high, moderate, and low levels of coordination eventually emerged along a strip-like alternating pattern in space. The dependence increased with an increase in space, but was not significant, and there was a lack of benign interaction between the regions. With respect to interactivity between locations, the interaction of the east and the coast was the most active. There were lower levels of interaction between the west and inland regions. This further confirmed the significant temporal and spatial heterogeneity of the coupling. Environmental pollution, market consumption, the quality of space, and technological support significantly promoted the coupling; opening to the outside world did not. Specifically, with respect to economic location, market consumption and spatial quality had a significant positive effect on the eastern coupling. The center and west regions were significantly affected by economic density and market consumption, and the northeast region was affected by spatial quality and capital intensity. Concerning geographical location, market and technological forces strongly promoted interactions in both the coast and inland regions. The study found that both the government and the market need better guidance to effectively engage with and shape industrial agglomeration and economic resilience in a scientific, reasonable, localized, and distinctive manner.

Tackling the implementation gap of climate adaptation strategies: understanding policy translation in Brazil and Colombia

ABSTRACT National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) have been characterized by complex implementation and coordination gaps, related to uneven framings in domestic contexts. This study analyzes these framing processes in Brazil and Colombia by examining the translation of global prescriptions into tangible policy instruments. It combines a policy translation analytical framework with the processes of layering, drift, conversion, and replacement. It draws on semi-structured interviews with institutional actors and it examines (i) agenda-setting and elaboration of the NAPs, (ii) the different roles and interactions of sector-based actors in agriculture and land-use, and (iii) the distinct concepts of adaptation put forward and their subsequent policy outputs in relation to national institutional trajectories. In Brazil and Colombia, the initial ambition of mainstreaming climate adaptation into sector-based policies resulted in a divergent patchwork of policies, which is characterized by limited means, capacity and other resources dedicated to coordination and implementation. Key policy insights The study examines the processes through which international prescriptions influence concrete policy outcomes. The ambition of establishing new climate policies resulted in a patchwork of policies, characterized by low levels of coordination and limited means of implementation. In Brazil, adaptation goals were layered in with existing sector-based policies with some operational capacity, while in Colombia the national adoption of several adaptation goals has not translated into implementation. The article addresses the politics of policy transfer, knowledge interpretation, and policy change. It considers the possibility of actors interacting to reframe concepts according to their ideas and interests, while also aiming to assure stability. Climate policy requires efforts to alter policy priorities at the sector level, to create cross-sectoral balances, and strengthen the means of implementation, actions which intimately relate to power relations and institutional settings.

Are we ready to implement resist–accept–direct framework thinking? A case study of fish stocks and small‐scale fisheries in the Puck Bay (Southern Baltic)

AbstractThe Puck Bay socioecological system is covered by many management plans, most of which are embedded in a paradigm of resistance to ecosystem change. However, it is highly probable that this system has already passed the tipping point, in terms of both the availability of fish stocks and small‐scale fishery function in coastal communities. The current scheme excludes the listing of alternative management options, as it rejects those that have not been agreed upon. Societal feasibility has been a barrier to many of these rejected solutions. Another problem is the low level of coordination between the plans and the varying ability to implement them, which depends on the funding source. Recognising that the ecosystem is in transition and may not be controllable, managers can apply the resist–accept–direct (RAD) framework to make more informed decisions and better prepare for the future.

General characteristics of crime in the customs sphere

The article analyzes the crime in the customs sphere as a negative phenomenon and identifies the most effective measures of general social prevention. The essence of the concept of "customs crime" is defined, which is interpreted primarily through the main directions of criminal policy of the state, and secondly - the understanding of the components of its customs policy. The implementation of customs policy is a constant task of the state and its impact on public relations in the country is unpredictable, because it under the pressure of objective and subjective circumstances can dramatically change their orientations, as well as forms, methods and measures to achieve them. In the course of the research it was recognized that crime in the customs sphere in its essence causes great damage to the financial and credit system in the country, affects foreign economic activity, fuel and energy sphere, and also caused tens of billions of hryvnias to the state budget. . Special signs of customs crime have been identified. Attention should also be paid to the organizational factors of crime in the customs sphere: the lack of a state system of criminological monitoring of the economy as a whole. Low level of coordination of law enforcement agencies to prevent crime in the customs sphere. Lack of a highly effective mechanism for searching abroad and returning illegally exported property. It has been proven that today customs violations are an integral part of economic crime, which is closely linked to the functioning of the "shadow" economy, embezlement, evasion of customs duties and taxes, malfeasance, corruption. It should be noted that the complication of financial schemes to carry out illegal customs operations has led to the predominance of group forms of this crime, which, according to the Criminal Code of Ukraine, is punished more severely. The necessity of institutional reorganization of the system of criminal justice bodies and introduction of new forms and methods of their activity in the fight against criminal offenses in the customs sphere is substantiated. The results of the study can be used in lawmaking and law enforcement activities in the investigation of criminal offenses related to corruption in the customs sphere.

Patterns of responses to COVID-19 in selected Latin American countries

The article analyses structural and context constraints and opportunities faced by Latin America in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. We argue that the number of deaths (and related statistics, such as number of infected or number of tests) as a proportion of the countries’ populations is an important but insufficient measure of the effectiveness of each country’s responses to the SARS-CoV-2. We test the correlation of deaths with typical structural constraints (Gross domestic product, United Nation – Human Development Index, Gini index, expenditure in health, children’s mortality rate, informality rate), and find that between countries’ differences in these measures do not help to understand the number of deaths per million inhabitants. We then move to a more in-depth analysis of 11 selected Latin American countries to show that those that chose collective responsibility (a notion developed in the article) in the management of the responses to the crisis, and that could coordinate the actions of different governing levels, fared much better than those that chose individual responsibility and low levels of coordination, irrespective of existing structural constraints.

A Study of the Coupling Relation between Mineral Resources Exploitation and Ecological Environment: Evidence from the Grassland of Inner Mongolia

The purpose of this study is to provide new empirical evidence on the coupling relation between extraction of mineral resources and the ecological environment in the area of Inner Mongolia grassland and come up with countermeasures in favor of their balanced development. To this end, the study designs a comprehensive indicator framework and creates a coupling model based on the system theory and Lyapunov’s approximation theorem. The study gauges the coupling degree concerning mineral resources exploitation and the ecological environment over the period from 2002 to 2018, finding that the stress, which mineral resources exploitation exercises on the ecological environment in the grassland area of Inner Mongolian, is constantly intensifying. The study also finds that their coupling relationship turns out to be at a low level of coordination, even representing a downward trend. Albeit this region moves into the stage of harmonious development between mining activity and environmental protection, their coupling degree is tiny. This paper concludes with pointing out proposals on how to promote the balanced development of mineral resources exploitation and the ecological environment.

Brazilian Border Closures in Pandemic Times: A Comparative Approach to Four Regions

This paper discusses the context and the effects of border closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic in four border regions between Brazil and its neighbors, namely Venezuela, Colombia, Paraguay, and Argentina, from March to July 2020. The study highlights the low level of coordination among countries, bilateral or regional, in the course of the sanitary emergency. It also analyses the local impacts of the restrictive measures, especially on the twin cities due to their high level of interdependence, in which the inhabitants suffered from the dismantling of supply networks, the precarity of health services, and the economic downturn related to border closures.

АНАЛІЗ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ РОЗВИТКУ РИНКУ ЛОГІСТИЧНИХ ПОСЛУГ В УКРАЇНІ

The article investigates the current state of development of the logistics services market in Ukraine. It is noted that the demand for qualified logistics services is growing, that, in turn, stimulates the development of the logistics market in Ukraine. It is determined that in 2018, according to the Logistics Performance Index, Ukraine ranks 66th among 160 countries in terms of the efficiency of the logistics system. The value of the national Logistics Performance Index tends to increase. It was 2.83 points in 2018, compared to 2.74 in 2016. The dynamics of freight traffic volumes in Ukraine in 2014-2018 is analyzed. A list of companies that providing logistics services in Ukraine has been formed. It was found that the main participants of the Ukrainian market that offer logistics services under the 3PL scheme are international companies, in particular, «KUEHNE & NAGEL», «Raben», «SCHENKER», «FM Logistic», «DHL», «Åkol logistics» and others with significant financial capabilities and long-standing relationships with transnational clients. Instead, most Ukrainian companies use 1PL and 2PL schemes when organizing logistics. A more advanced way of organizing logistics (3PL, 4PL) is used by a small number of Ukrainian enterprises, including «ZAMMLER», «UVK», «LOGISTIC-PLUS», «PAKLINE GROUP», «Denka Logistics», «Diad Logistic». The modern tendencies of development of the logistic services market are investigated.Among them: intensification of competition, falling of demand, reduction of transportation tariffs, falling profitability of carriers, shortage of middle and high class logistics complexes, insufficient speed of flow, insignificant level of integration of information and computing systems, low level of coordination of counterparties. Prospects for market development are identified. In particular: active development of operators offering logistics services under the 3PL and 4PL schemes, maintaining trends in mergers and acquisitions in the segments of the logistics services market. The main driving forces of the Ukrainian logistics market, which are able to increase its efficiency, are noted.

Modeling of inter-organizational coordination dynamics in resilience planning of infrastructure systems: A multilayer network simulation framework.

This paper proposes and tests a multilayer framework for simulating the network dynamics of inter-organizational coordination among interdependent infrastructure systems (IISs) in resilience planning. Inter-organizational coordination among IISs (such as transportation, flood control, and emergency management) would greatly affect the effectiveness of resilience planning. Hence, it is important to examine and understand the dynamics of coordination in networks of organizations within and across various systems in resilience planning. To capture the dynamic nature of coordination frequency and the heterogeneity of organizations, this paper proposes a multilayer network simulation framework enabling the characterization of inter-organizational coordination dynamics within and across IISs. In the proposed framework, coordination probabilities are utilized to approximate the varying levels of collaboration among organizations. Based on these derived collaborations, the simulation process perturbs intra-layer or inter-layer links and unveils the level of inter-organizational coordination within and across IISs. To test the proposed framework, the study examined a multilayer collaboration network of 35 organizations from five infrastructure systems within Harris County, Texas, based on the data gathered from a survey in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The results indicate that prior to Hurricane Harvey: (1) coordination among organizations across different infrastructure systems is less than the coordination within the individual systems; (2) organizations from the community development system had a low level of coordination for hazard mitigation with organizations in flood control and transportation systems; (3) achieving a greater level of coordination among organizations across infrastructure systems is more difficult and would require a greater frequency of interaction (compared to within-system coordination). The results show the capability of the proposed multilayer network simulation framework to examine inter-organizational coordination dynamics at the system level (e.g., within and across IISs). The assessment of inter-organizational coordination within and across IISs sheds light on important organizational interdependencies in IISs and leads to recommendations for improving the resilience planning process.

STRATEGY OF LIBERALIZATION AND PROBLEMS OF STATE REGULATION OF AZERBAIJAN ECONOMY

The indicators that determine the change in the macroeconomic situation in the economy of Azerbaijan in 2010–2017, as well as the conditions for increasing the effectiveness of state intervention in solving economic problems are analyzed. It is noted that it is not the size of the public sector that becomes important, but its qualitative component (management and redistribution of resources and revenues, coordination of government intervention in economic relations). The main reasons limiting economic growth are identified, and the mechanisms for overcoming them are disclosed, since economic growth is of particular importance in the transformational period of state development. It substantiates the assertion that the forms and methods of state regulation should be the result of a reasonable combination of the private and public sectors of the economy to more effectively achieve the goal of economic development of the country and increase the welfare of the population. To this end, it is advisable to limit the actions of market forces and find a rational ratio of market and government measures that stimulate economic growth and development.It is shown that in the near future the development of the economy of Azerbaijan should be focused on the transition to the integration of various models of economic transformation; at the same time, “attraction of investments” should be carried out by methods of stimulating consumption, and the concept of a socially oriented economy, which the state also implements, should prevail, thereby ensuring social protection of the population and at the same time developing market relations. Disproportions in regional and sectoral development are also noted, which are the result of an ineffective distribution of goods produced, inadequate investment in human capital, a low level of coordination and stimulation of economic growth and development.