Expert Survey Method Research Articles

Fuzzy mathematics model of the industrial design of human adaptive sports equipment

Using the theoretical knowledge of ergonomics, physiology, and psychology, carried out the humanized design of human body adaptive sports equipment; using the theoretical knowledge of modeling, color, material science and other related disciplines, proposed the human body adaptive sports equipment Humanized design method. Aiming at the fuzziness of the industrial design of human adaptive sports equipment, fuzzy mathematics theory is used as an analysis tool, combined with the actual characteristics of the industrial design of human adaptive sports equipment, focusing on the nature of industrial design under fuzzy theory. Comprehensive analysis and understanding of design-related factors, and the introduction of expert survey method in the case of no basic data source in innovative design, to obtain the weight value of single factor influence, this will help designers grasp the main contradiction, achieve a targeted, and Solve key problems with higher efficiency. Subsequent use of fuzzy mathematics tools to put forward a quantitative index for the selection of options, which will help analyze the pros and cons of the various options, so as to provide a reliable reference for decision makers. This method makes up for the shortcomings of traditional methods in the process of design factor analysis and program selection.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALGORITHM PROCEDURE OF STRATEGY DECISION-MAKING IN A CEMENT INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES

The problem statement (relevance). The article illustrates the outcome of analytical research in the area of substantiation of organizational and managerial structures of cement companies on the basis of conducting an integral estimation of complex conditions of operation (manufacturability of mining and geological conditions of cement production, level of production and technical conditions and social conditions) and outputs (production and technical level and financial level). Integrated assessment is provided by the appropriate methodology, the purpose of which supports an increase in the objectivity, reliability and reliability of decisions in the development of technological systems of cement enterprises.Purpose: development of an enlarged flowchart of the decision-making procedure algorithm for development strategies for cement enterprises. Methods used: the work used the method of “vector norm”, based on the methodological principles of the theory of complex decision making, utility theory, game theory, qualimetry, expert survey method and other generally accepted methods and principles.Novelty. The elements of novelty include an improved method of integrated assessment of the technological structure of cement enterprises in the conditions of external and internal environments of operation.Result. The article presents an iterative algorithm and decision-making procedure for structurally selected groups of cement enterprises with the choice of a specific form of their development. The results of the work made it possible to form the key areas of training and a list of information technologies that ensure technological readiness for the implementation of the directions of digitalization in relation to cement enterprises.Practical significance: the organizational and management apparatus with the appropriate mathematical reinforcement for the selection and justification of strategies for the development of cement enterprises. The practical implication of the outcome of the study due to the possibility to increase the effectiveness of organizational-technological and managerial solutions based on the developed methodology, technique and algorithm of formation of innovative strategy of development of the mining enterprises of the cement industry. The main provisions of the work are used in the holding “EUROCEMENT” in the development and implementation of plans for the development of industrial production in the short and long term.

IMPROVING THE SYSTEM OF CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF CUSTOMS IN THE REGION

Customs regulation as a type of management activity of customs authorities is one of the key elements of the customs system and the economy of the state. The control and supervision activities of the customs authorities should be carried out on a systematic basis, and the key goal of this type of work is to improve customs regulation for increasing the efficiency of the customs system and optimize the activities of customs authorities. The problems and ways to improve the system of control and supervision in the field of customs in the region (on the example of the Ural Customs Administration) have been analyzed in the article. The main practical research methods are the analysis of statistical data and regulatory sources, a sociological study using the expert survey method (n = 13). As a result, a systematization of problematic aspects of the control and supervision in the field of customs has been proposed; a system of measures has been developed aimed at improving the quality of control and supervision in the field of customs.

Road ambulances: working conditions of paramedics - pilot studies.

The article presents the results of selected pilot studies conducted in medical ambulances. Their aim was to determine the working conditions and identify troublesome factors accompanying the performance of basic medical procedures by rescue teams. The study of working conditions was carried out in Mercedes-Benz ambulances, type S and P. Fifty-one paramedics of the Emergency Medical Rescue Service in Siedlce took part in the research. The questionnaire expert survey method and the direct observation method were used. As a result of the applied research methods, knowledge was gained on the irregularities and difficulties that occur at the workplace of a paramedic, i.e., in an ambulance, including the lack of access to essential elements of medical equipment and their different location inside the vehicle, and the diversity of solutions for the spatial structure of ambulances, which all cause difficulties at work. Research has shown that paramedics take, on average, 33 min to familiarize themselves with the location of equipment in an ambulance other than the one in which they are usually on duty. There was no correlation between the lifeguard's length of service and the time necessary for getting acquainted with the equipment, which was studied using Pearson's correlation coefficient. In the study, rescuers also pointed to musculoskeletal ailments, mainly spinal pains resulting from taking forced positions during medical activities in an ambulance. The results obtained constitute the basis for the author's methodology of complex research aimed at defining the ergonomic recommendations necessary in the modification process of the operated medical fleet. The next step will be to formulate uniform guidelines for the construction of medical compartments of ambulances, the application of which will lead to the unification of their spatial structure regardless of the vehicle brand. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2020;33(1):91-105.

Television from Digital Generation’s Perspective: Concerning the Problem of Media Consumption

The paper focuses on the problem of new digital generation’s participation in the media consumption process and first of all in television watching under conditions when the contemporary television audience transforms due to the emergence of mobile digital technologies. The digital generation is the most vivid segment of the society in terms of diverse interests and active media consumption; it possesses new selection opportunities and influences the elder generation. This article aims to define the digital generation’s role in contemporary media processes; identify its current functions and current attitude to traditional media, particularly television, as well as Russian telecontent. Methods of researching the media audience also change. The main object of mediametry measurements is now the process, not the result of media consumption. In practice, however, the audience is still viewed as a homogenous mass, not a dynamic system. That is why “mass” calculations cannot be used to judge specific audience needs. It is important not simply to measure views but also to study the audience, taking into account the content and formats of media texts consumed by it within the telecommunication process. The research applies the expert survey method within homogenous groups of young people and focuses on qualitative properties of media consumption, specifically its motivation structure and audience needs. Results of three expert surveys conducted among 17–27 years old journalism students of the Ural Federal University at various times are presented. The motives of telecontent consumption are defined. The paper reveals that the new digital generation relies on the telecontent posted on various online platforms. The youth have a critical attitude towards broadcast television not only because of competition from the new media but also due to low quality of professional media products. Additionally, representatives of the young media audience participate in mass communication processes not only as consumers but also as creators of their own video content.

Foster Family for the Elderly as an Innovative Technology in Social Work

In the context of a stable global trend of population aging, social work with elderly citizens is becoming increasingly important. Solving the problems of older citizens is becoming one of the most important tasks facing the society and public institutions of social services. In order to solve the problems of elderly citizens, there are various social service institutions, various innovative technologies are being introduced and used, but despite the common efforts of the state and the society to maintain their living standards , many elderly citizens, due to various circumstances, find themselves alone, deprived of the care of the people they are close to. Hence, there is a need to develop new forms of living arrangements for older people who need care and assistance. A foster family for an elderly person is a good alternative to in-patient institutions, first of all, being a possibility of extending the life of elderly citizens in a home family environment. To date, foster families for older citizens do not have a fixed provision in the Federal regulations. Therefore, the entities wishing to introduce the technology create their own regional laws. In order to study this form of living arrangement - a foster family for elderly citizens of Irkutsk Oblast, a sociological study has been conducted using the method of expert survey and SWOT analysis. The result of the expert survey reveals that the technology is quite effective, favorably influencing the psychological state of an elderly person, and also provides an opportunity to live in a family environment in a homelike manner. Based on the data of the study of the foster family for elderly citizens of Irkutsk Oblast, as a form of their life order, the article offers recommendations for further establishing and developing the technology of work with foster families for older citizens on the basis of national practices.

ASSESSMENT OF THE ECONOMIC EFFECTIVENESS OF THE USE OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR TRAINING OF THE UNEMPLOYED

Along with the rapid development of technologies, demand on the labor market changes, still the skills and knowledge of jobseekers do not match the market needs. The State Employment Agency (hereinafter – SEA) implements training measures for the unemployed. Nevertheless, there is a problem that the unemployed involved in training do not always want to enter the labour market, or their knowledge acquired during the training is not useful. The aim of the study is to assess the economic efficiency of the financial resources allocated for training of the unemployed persons in the context of Latvia and its regions. Research methods: monographic method, graphical method, expert survey method, correlation and regression analysis. The authors explore the use of the financial resources allocated for training and analyse its economic efficiency in Latvia and Latvia's regions. It is found that the difference in unemployment rates in the statistical regions of Latvia has significantly increased during the study period. In order to facilitate the reintegration of individuals into the labour market, more funding is provided for training in the regions with higher unemployment rates. The economic efficiency of the use of financial resources varies from region to region, both in terms of the cost of training per unemployed person involved and the number of the trainees employed after the training, and of the funding for training used in the region.

Sources of Attracting Investments in Technological Innovation Projects to Ensure the Sustainable Development of Rural Areas

In this study the need in sources to attract investments for an innovative project related to using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to test pastures has been analyzed.
 The study aims at defining sources of attracting investments for an innovative project related to using UAV to test pastures.
 The study methodology is based on epistemology, analysis of scientific references, statistical data, and the use of the expert survey method.
 The study is practically important because it gives recommendations on how to find sources of attracting investments for an innovative project related to using UAV to test pastures in the Almaty Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
 The results of the study demonstrate that the most promising sources of attracting investments for an innovative project related to using UAV to test pastures are bank investments (bank loans) and leasing.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ ПОКАЗНИКІВ СФОРМОВАНОСТІ ГОТОВНОСТІ МАЙБУТНІХ СУДНОВОДІЇВ ДО ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ

The article describes the characteristics of indicators of the criteria for the formation of readiness of future navigators for professional activities. It has been found out that the readiness of future navigators for professional activity can be determined by means of need-to-motivational, value-based, cognitive, professional-personal and practical criteria. The readiness of future navigators for professional activity can be formed at four levels: zero (critical), first (reproductive), second (productive) and third (creative). To solve the scientific problem of determining the indicators of each of the criteria for the formation of readiness of future navigators to professional activity, an expert survey method has been used. The article presents the indicators of each of the identified criteria. The indicators of the formation of the value sphere of future navigators are the idea of social and public importance of the profession, the attitude to a healthy lifestyle and sports, the attitude to other cultures and peoples etc. The indicators of the cognitive criterion are the knowledge of legal acts regarding the safety of human life at sea, of navigation and technical condition of ships, of the organization of service on the ship and the protection of the marine environment; the knowledge of the operation principles of modern electronic radar facilities and the like. The indicators of the practical criterion are the ability to maneuver and control the vessel in any conditions using appropriate positioning methods, the ability to plan voyages and to navigate in any conditions using appropriate plotting aid for sea and ocean routes and other methods. The indicators of professional and personal criterion are the ability to work in a team; goodwill, tactfulness; clarity and expressiveness of speech, sociability; emotional stability, self-control, endurance and others. To obtain quantitative data on the indicators of the criteria for the formation of readiness of future navigators for professional activities, it is advisable to use the results of written and oral questionnaire assessment, tests, written solutions to situational tasks, control and practical work, methods of psychological diagnosis and psychological tests.

ДИЗАЙН-ПРОЕКТУВАННЯ ОДЯГУ ДЛЯ ЗАНЯТЬ ЙОГОЮ. ПОВІДОМЛЕННЯ 1

The purpose of the work is to develop of a design project of clothing for practicing yoga based on an analysis of the consumption environment. The methodological basis of the work is the principle of systemicity. The tasks assigned led to the use of an integrated approach with the method of system analysis. During the formation of requirements for clothing for yoga, an expert survey method has been used for take into account the views of consumers.

The current status of gender-sensitive mental health services for women-findings from a global survey of experts.

Integrating gender in all aspects of health services is important and mental health is no exception. Despite several recommendations regarding the need for gender-sensitive mental health services, the actual availability of these is not clear, both in high and low-income countries. We sought to understand what aspects of gender-sensitive mental health care were considered a priority by global experts in women's mental health and how satisfied they were with the current availability of these services in their own place of work. A survey with 43 items under 7 domains of gender-sensitive mental health care for women was sent to 150 experts in women's mental health across the world, of whom 73 responded. Rating on each item was from 0 to 5. While majority of the experts rated most of the items as being very important (median score of 4 and above), some areas that were considered most important included training of mental health professionals in gender sensitivity, having private spaces for examination, using a life course approach to service planning and delivery, and assisting women who find it difficult to navigate the system and mother-baby units. However, satisfaction rates with available services were quite low overall and much lower among experts in low-income countries compared with those from high-income countries. Even in high-income countries, only 6 of the top 20 items were scored as satisfactory by at least 50% of experts. This expert survey method to arrive at consensus on top priorities for improving delivery of gender-sensitive mental health care indicates that at least 72% of the items provided in the survey were considered extremely important. Poor satisfaction of experts in both high- and low-income countries with availability of gender-sensitive services indicates the need for local and global strategic action and multilevel stakeholder engagement.

Ranking of Heritage Building Conversion Alternatives by Applying BIM and MCDM: A Case of Sapieha Palace in Vilnius

A balance (symmetry) between socio-cultural and socio-economic benefits as a part of the economic, social, and cultural development policy of each city and country should be assured when converting built heritage. To anticipate building conversion priorities and opportunities, modern technologies can be employed. However, currently the activity of reconstruction of heritage buildings is part of the construction domain wherein modern digital technologies have been the least ever applied. Therefore, photogrammetry and the 3D modeling of existing heritage buildings was suggested. A case study of Sapieha Palace, built in the Baroque style in 1689–1691 in Vilnius, Lithuania was explored in this research. The applied technologies and software (Agisoft Photoscan, Autodesk ReCap and Autodesk Revit) allowed for the creation of a high quality and accurate model involving both the textured exterior of the building and the interior layout. In addition, the valuable features of a building were identified and marked in a three-dimensional digital model. Based on the model, the authors formulated possible conversion alternatives of the building and identified the associated decision-making criteria, as well as determined their relative significance by an expert survey method. The authors suggested the application of the multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) method under uncertainty, namely the rough weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS), for ranking alternatives according to multiple criteria. Therefore, the suggested integration of modern digital technologies and decision-making models helps to assure the rational conversion decision of built cultural heritage based on high accuracy data as well as contributing to the sustainable development of engineering processes.

Entrepreneurship Development: Technology, Structure, Innovations

The goal of the work is to analyze the essence of socio-economic environment of entrepreneurship and prospects for the interaction of socio-economic environment of entrepreneurship and business entities using the example of the North-Western region of Russia. To achieve this goal, the method of statistical analysis was used to determine the dynamics of entrepreneurship development in the North-Western Federal District. The method of expert survey was used to identify priority areas for improvement of external business sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises at the regional level. The article justifies the relevance of the study of the socio-economic environment of entrepreneurship. The authors consider various scientific approaches to determining the nature and importance of business environment, which is understood as a set of conditions and factors that influence the business sector and become the basis for entrepreneurs’ actions on the development of their activity. The article provides statistical data characterizing the dynamics of the development of the business sector in the territory of the North-Western Federal District. It determines priority areas to increase small and medium-sized enterprises’ external business sustainability at the regional level based on the institutional infrastructure of risk prevention and analyzes the effective infrastructure for support of the business activity.

Taxation in the Context of Economic Security: Opportunities and Technologies

The aim of the present work is conducting the theoretical and legal analysis of threats and risks of tax security of the state, as well as developing on this basis measures to eliminate them and prevent their occurrence, improving methods of minimization, and neutralizing the possible consequences of their impact. To solve the set goal, the method of expert survey was used that allowed generalizing the concept of tax security, determining its economic, social, and legal nature, as well as defining the main risks and threats to the tax security of the state. The article substantiates the relevance of the study the issue concerning insurance of tax security of the state. Various approaches of scientists to the definition of the tax security concept essence were considered, which would satisfy the interests of all entities of tax relations. To determine the efficiency of tax administration to the benefit of the tax security, the main threats and risks of the tax security caused by external and internal factors are identified, as well as measures to eliminate them and prevent their occurrence are proposed. The authors propose the stages of tax risk management when constructing an effective system of tax security, as well as develop a structural and logical scheme of risk management of tax security of the state.

Modeling of Economic Risks of an Industrial Enterprise using a Tree of Logical Possibilities

The aim of the study is to simulate the probability of occurrence of economic risks in industrial enterprises using trees of logical possibilities, and the subsequent ability to manage them. To solve the set goal, the method of expert survey was used. The expert evaluation was carried out by the ranking method to determine the probability of occurrence of each of the economic risk components. The expert evaluation involved executives of industrial enterprises and managers of commercial banks. According to the research results, the risk assessment of an industrial enterprise should be focused on the study of the impact of primary economic risks. This can be done by building a tree of logical possibilities (usually called also logic tree) of occurrence of industrial, commercial, and financial risk components of the industrial enterprise. Visualization of the study using trees of logical possibilities along with conducted expert survey will help to establish quickly and clearly the levels of risk components and predict the state of the enterprise based on the actual circumstances.

Urban Geographic Information System: Features of Implementation and Management

The goal of the research is to develop technological and software tools to create an urban geographic information system (UGIS). The research objectives are to develop the principles of creation of a single information space of the city and organize UGIS information resources. Moreover, the authors aim to develop UGIS conceptual architecture, principles of organization of UGIS geospatial data, as well as software, organization and technical support for creation and operation for UGIS. To address these objectives an expert survey method was used to define the conceptual architecture and UGIS software tools. Employees of municipal administration of Departments of Property and Land Relations, Departments of Construction Policy, as well as Chief Architects, were involved in the expert survey. According to the research results, an approach for building a UGIS based on single structured city-wide storage of base information resources has been developed. The conceptual architecture of the system and functions and means of its implementation have been proposed.

Risk assessment of logistic activities in foreign economic activity as a component of efficient management by a pharmaceutical company

Aim. The aim of the study is to develop a methodology for assessing the level of risk of the logistic component of foreign economic activity (FEA) of the pharmaceutical company (PhCo).Materials and methods. The study used methods of synthesis, analysis and synthesis, content analysis. To determine the risks of logistics in the foreign trade of pharmaceutical companies, an expert survey method was used. The survey was attended by leading specialists of departments of PhCo, whose functional responsibilities are related to the implementation of FEA. The total number of experts was 50 people. 100 % of respondents have a higher education, they are divided into the work experience: 0-10 years - 11 %, 11-20 years - 27 %, 21-25 years - 53 %, over 25 years - 8 %. According to the gender, 83 % of women and 17 % of men participated in the survey. Experts' conclusions are grounded.Results. It is determined that under the risk of logistics in the field of foreign trade of pharmaceutical companies it is appropriate to understand the likelihood of occurrence of events in the field of foreign trade of PhCo in relation to the management of all types of flows when they pass through the country's borders, which leads to certain consequences in space and time, namely, loss of part of the company's income, foreign partners, delays in fulfilling obligations to other partners in the untimely delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), fines, penalties, etc. It is proved that the risks of logistic activity in the field of foreign economic activity on the basis of the species include the following subspecies: the risk of partnership, information, transport, innovation, organization, procurement of imported API, main and auxiliary materials, sale (export) of finished medicines, storage and loss of profit.Conclusions. The conducted research has led to the conclusion that the effectiveness of the functioning of PhCo is also influenced by the risks of logistics in the field of FEA

Assessing Business Risks of Natural Gas Trading Companies: Evidence from GET Baltic

The aim of this research is to distinguish business risks that affect natural gas trading companies operating in the liberalized natural gas market and to assess them according to the potential impact on the aforementioned gas trading companies. To achieve this, a study of international scientific literature and empirical research was conducted, as well as the methods of expert survey, Analytical Hierarchy Process with different measurement scales and logical investigation. The research of the business risks of natural gas trading companies reflected that natural gas trading companies in the liberalized market distinguish in significantly different business risks’ portfolios from those that operate under monopoly conditions. It was also found that it is difficult to evaluate the business risks’ importance for the natural gas trading companies acting in liberalized markets because they characterize in a hierarchical structure, which means that they are prone to cascading effects.

Service Sector and Information Technologies: Development of New Opportunities

The aim of the article is to review information technology support of the functioning of the tourism services sector, identify unsolved problems and build an information system structure for modeling the infrastructure of the tourism services sector.For this purpose, an expert survey method was used to determine the current state of information technology application in the tourism services sector and characteristics of information support for modeling the tourism industry infrastructure.The article focuses on the existing software tools used in tourism, as well as unsolved problems and prospects of using information systems in the tourism business. It provides an overview of the current state of information support for the functioning of the tourism services sector. Information technologies have been structured, unsolved problems have been identified and methods of their solutions have been suggested.

Problems of formation of the modern state policy on development of animal husbandry

Purpose. The aim of the research is the theoretical and methodological substantiation of conceptual approaches to the identification of problems of formation and implementation of the modern state policy on development of animal husbandry. 
 Methodology / approach. The theoretical and methodological basis of the research is the dialectical method of cognition, scientific works of domestic and foreign scientists on the process of formation of state policy, which contributes to the timely identification of various complex socio-political and industrial problems, establishes the causes of their occurrence and allows to determine ways to solve them. To achieve this goal, an integrated approach was applied to the research of the process of public policy development, which includes methods of system analysis, functional, cause-and-effect and expert survey.
 Results. The theoretical aspects and problems of formation of the modern state policy, its content, tools, functions and activities are substantiated. It is established that in order to ensure the achievement of a high level of livestock development in the country it is necessary to promote the widespread introduction of public policy decisions deeply thought out, competent, targeted and scientifically sound public policy, which is an important condition for the existence of a legal and democratic state and the effective performance of its functions. It is noted that in the environment of state policy a whole complex of state-political decisions is taken, the necessary tools are developed, the mechanism of their implementation in animal husbandry is formed.
 Originality / scientific novelty. The originality of the research is manifested in the development of theoretical and practical foundations, make it possible to reveal the integrity of the characteristics of the state-political process in the development and implementation of public policy. Scientific novelty is to determine for the state policy (an important component of guaranteeing the stable development of the country, the life of society and citizens) a set of problems characteristic of the revival and effective development of the livestock industry. 
 Practical value / implications. The practical significance of the results of the study is that they can be used in the practice of public authorities in order to improve the process of determining and considering the priority problems of public policy, the development of science-based programs of political and socio-economic development of the country in the formation of public policy to ensure the further development of animal husbandry.