Customizable System Research Articles

The structure of the customs system of Ukraine in the context of the European customs risk management practice

The structure of the customs system of Ukraine in the context of the European customs risk management practice

Fake Product Detection Using Image Processing in Blockchain

There In recent times, the expansion of counterfeit products has become worldwide. There are many counterfeit goods in the latest supply chain. According to the record, counterfeit product affairs have increased in the last few years. It is essential to have a system for customers or clients to check the all details of the product so that client can decide that the product is counterfeit or not. In India actually, there is no such system to identify counterfeit products. So, the solution includes a simple QR code-based identification that can help the end-user or customers to scan and detect the genuineness of the product by using a smartphone. To design and developed a system for implementing system to detect fake products using blockchain technology, in this work system carried out three different modules like Manufacturer, Retailer and Consumers as well. Each transaction has stored into the blockchain which eliminate all network data attacks in P2P environment for product systems Index Terms – Fake Product Detection, Image Processing, Java, Blockchain.

Design And Construction Of A Web-Based Information System For Ordering Printing Services On Cv Multigraph

Designing a Web-Based Printing Service Ordering Information System for CV Multigraph is a project aimed at developing an efficient and practical information system for online printing service orders. CV Multigraph is a printing company that offers a variety of printing services to its customers. In this research, the author designed and implemented an information system that enables customers to easily place orders through the web platform. Utilizing modern web technology, the system harnesses the power of the internet to expedite and streamline the ordering process. The system allows customers to choose their desired printing services, upload design files, select print quantities and sizes, and provide specific instructions. Upon completion of the order, customers receive real-time order status updates and confirmations. Additionally, the system facilitates CV Multigraph in managing incoming orders. Printing staff can view the list of ongoing orders, schedule production, and send confirmation messages to customers, enhancing service effectiveness and responsiveness to customer needs. The methodology used is Extreme Programming, which encompasses analysis, planning, design, coding, and testing. The system development utilizes web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP. The result is an efficient, practical, and user-friendly printing service ordering information system for CV Multigraph customers. The system is expected to enhance customer experience, expedite the ordering process, and improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction for CV Multigraph. Keywords: information system, ordering, printing service, CV Multigraph, web- based.

Customs post-audit: essence and legal regulation

The article carried out research on the disclosure of the essence of the concept of «customs post-audit» and its legal regulation. The impact of the application of the Kyoto Convention on the customs policy and system of Ukraine is characterized, namely in terms of simplification and reduction of the terms of customs clearance for subjects of foreign economic activity and the use of post-audit methods to control such operations. The problem of covering customs post-audit and control in the legal framework of Ukraine is considered. The classification of documentary verification is presented as one of the forms of using the customs post-audit. A study of theoretical and methodological support and practical application of the customs post-audit as an effective tool for controlling foreign economic entities has been carried out. The main tasks of the customs post-audit are determined, the qualitative implementation of which will contribute to the efficient production of the activities of the customs authorities. The paper presents the basic principles that should be followed by the customs authorities when checking business entities, the application of which will ensure the transparency and efficiency of the customs post-audit.

Prioritizing E-service Quality Dimensions in E-tailing: Application of the Analytic Hierarchy Process

The objective of this study is to prioritize the e-service quality dimensions in e-tailing that attract and retain customers which help e-tailers attain a competitive advantage in the market. Measurement and improvement of electronic service quality is of paramount importance for e-tailers. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is used to rank the identified e-service quality dimensions in this research. The eight main dimensions in e-tailing identified through literature review were ranked using the AHP method. Delphi technique was used to obtain data from 10 experts who are consultants in the area of e-tailing to conduct AHP analysis. The results prioritized the e-service quality dimensions and their sub-factors and the results also revealed that privacy and security, customer service and system availability are the most important dimensions of e-service quality in e-tailing sector. The research’s conclusions aided in understanding the various priorities and related weights of the various aspects of e-service quality that were ultimately rated according to the weights. E-tailers can take necessary steps to monitor and improve performance on those dimensions that ultimately result in customer happiness, loyalty, and retention by prioritizing the service quality dimensions.

On the Content of the Notion «Customs Payments» and the Customs System

The financial stability of budget revenues is the key to the successful functioning of the state. Therefore, each country seeks to offset the influence of various factors on the financial stability of its income. For the most effective management of public financial resources, it is important to know the theoretical mechanics of the actions of the main sources of income (tax and non-tax). Customs payments relate to both tax and non-tax revenues of the federal budget. The article analyzes the definitions of the concept of «customs payments» presented in scientific studies, summarizes the available approaches to its definition. The main signs of customs payments have been identified. Since customs payments are received in the revenues of the federal budget due to the operation of the customs taxation system, the customs system is considered. The main elements of the customs system are proposed. The functions of the customs system are defined. The tools of the customs authorities performance are described, with the help of which the functions of the customs system are implemented.

The customs system of the European Union in the face of the current challenges of customs handling in supply chains

The global environment, with its dynamic and varied changes, creates unstable and demanding conditions for the customs system of the European Union to cope with. The article aims to identify and describe the most pressing challenges to the EU customs system in the context of the customs handling of supply chain actors. The hypothesis for verification is that the EU system is not static in the face of the volatility, uncertainty and ambiguity of the environment; instead, it responds to all challenges arising, so as to ensure guarantee professional customs handling to participants in supply chains. The article is composed of two parts followed by a summary. The first part addresses the role of customs in supply chains; the second part presents the most important challenges to the EU’s customs system directly related to the customs handling of participants in international supply chains. The summary concludes the issues raised in the investigation. The study relies on traditional research methods: deductive reasoning and comparative analysis.

Особливості запровадження процедури спільного транзиту в Україні

The article is devoted to the topical issues of legal regulation of the customs transit regime in Ukraine in the context of adaptation of customs legislation to the norms and standards of the European Union. Establishment of customs regimes is one of the central components of the customs system. Their introduction is intended to serve the development of foreign trade, economic cooperation and contribute to the state budget. Customs regimes play a stimulating, regulatory and protective role in the process of economic growth. The authors examine the customs transit regime and its variant, the common transit regime, and analyse its legal nature and peculiarities of legal regulation. Transit is an important customs regime which performs a stimulating function and contributes to the development of Ukraine's foreign economic relations, and its functioning requires proper legal support. The article reveals the concept and essence of the novelty of customs legislation "unified clearance system", which is a legal regulation of the procedure and conditions for moving goods through the customs territory of Ukraine under the unified clearance system. The rights and obligations of the subjects of the common transit regime, legal support of customs procedures and electronic data exchange in the course of application of the common transit regime are considered. The author analyses the legal support of customs procedures and electronic data exchange during the application of the common transit procedure through the electronic transit system. The analysis of national and international legal acts proves that the system has its own specifics, its own content and is an integral element of the common transit regime. It is emphasised that a number of issues related to the coexistence of two customs regimes (transit and common transit) require further regulation in the relevant legislation. In addition, the legislator will face the task of further reforming the functioning of the customs system by introducing appropriate amendments and additions to the Customs Code of Ukraine and other legislative acts.

Митний режим тимчасового ввезення: аналіз законодавства та подальші перспективи розвитку

This study is devoted to the analysis of the customs regime of temporary importation, which is defined as the temporary importation of goods into the customs territory without payment of taxes and duties. The authors analyze the legal regulation of this regime in the context of international trade relations and national legislation. The legislation reveals many key aspects of Ukraine's customs regime for temporary importation, such as the obligations and rights of participants in the process, and interaction with other customs regimes. Ukrainian scientists are actively studying the practice of applying this customs system, investigating cases of successful integration and identifying problematic situations. Their scientific approach takes into account the effectiveness of using temporary importation to stimulate foreign economic activity and attract foreign investment. The mechanisms for regulating the use of temporary imports and their impact on economic development are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the prospects for the development of the tariff regime of temporary importation in the modern world economy. The author considers the possibilities of improving the regulatory framework and interaction between states in order to promote the effective use of this system to facilitate international trade and stimulate economic growth. The study highlights all gaps and ambiguities in the current legislation and identifies opportunities for improvement. The main focus is on changes in the legislation. In addition, the importance of bringing the customs legislation in line with the standards and requirements of the World Trade Organization to increase the economic growth of our country was emphasized. The results of the study will be useful not only for the development of strategies and policies aimed at improving the management of temporary importation, but also for scholars interested in international trade and customs regulation.

Cooperative control for automatic towing operation by multiple DP tugboats with fully unknown model parameters

This paper presents a cooperative consensus control scheme for multiple unmanned dynamic positioning (DP) tugboats to transport an unactuated floating object through cables, aiming to promote the automation and intelligence of marine towing operation. The scheme implements a leader-follower formation strategy among distributed tugboats, maneuvering the object by adjusting the position of the virtual leader in a reasonable manner. To ensure the formation configuration, a cooperative consensus controller is integrated into the feedback controller of each tugboat local DP system. In addition, a customized model parameter-free DP system is proposed to enhance the tracking performance of a single tugboat, addressing the challenges of full unknown model parameters and large cable tension disturbances. The proposed automatic towing control scheme is verified through full-scale nonlinear time domain simulations under variable environmental conditions and formation configurations, demonstrating its effectiveness.

Towards a Customizable and Cost-Effective Monitoring System for Vannamei Shrimp Cultivation

The advancement of technology has revolutionized the operational practices in vannamei shrimp (L. vannamei) cultivation, shifting towards a science-based and data-driven approach. The success of shrimp cultivation heavily relies on making informed technical decisions throughout the process. To facilitate optimal decision-making, an integrated monitoring system encompassing feed-growth data, water quality data, and material inputs is imperative. This research aims to design a customizable system that optimizes available resources and offers easily modifiable and adaptable program scripts for users. The development process involved constructing a prototype device, script development, and system implementation testing. The prototype incorporated three sensors (temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen) and utilized floats for flexible customization based on specific needs and available sensors or materials. Data analysis and visualization were achieved through various free options. Remarkably, the system only required 2-3 concise scripts to operate effectively. The experimental results demonstrated the system’s potential for broader application and future development. The proposed monitoring system provides a cost-effective solution, offering flexibility, reliability, and valuable data-driven insights to enhance decision-making in vannamei shrimp cultivation.

Servo-controlled Semi-rigid Exoskeleton Designed for the Human Knee

Musculoskeletal injuries are occurring more and more frequently, with one of the main causes being the increasing number of new patients who sustain knee structure injuries. Currently, exoskeletons that assist the knee joint are either fully rigid or soft systems, which induce the risk of misalignments due to the complicated nature of the kinematics of the knee joint or require additional anchors or mechanical parts that may cause discomfort or force unnecessary weight upon the user. In this paper, a semi-rigid exoskeleton principle is introduced. This exoskeleton addresses the concerns of both rigid and soft exoskeletons while performing the same benefits by establishing a pre-determined route for the tendon. This exoskeleton can provide up to 37.26Nm assistive torque to the knee joint. The system’s effectiveness was validated through a series of experiments which included testing its range of motion, total tensile force, and accuracy and safety of the pose detection system. The prototype had successful results, and the overall system is efficient, flexible, and easy to use. Future work will focus more on a customizable system in which the users can determine the amount of assistive torque force they need to be applied to their knee joint depending on their current physical ability.

CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF HARMONIZATION OF GEORGIAN CUSTOMS LEGISLATION WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION

Aleko Meladze
 E-mail: aleko.meladze@bsu.edu.ge
 PhD Students,Batumi Shota Rustaveli state University
 Batumi, Georgia
 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5781-2371
 
 Abstract: The article discusses some current issues of the customs system and customs policy of Georgia, which are based on its historical excursion. The paper aims to study such important aspects of the implementation of the customs policy in Georgia, which serve to deal with the modern challenges of protecting the domestic market from foreign goods competition and stimulating exporters, for which the issues of harmonizing the customs system and customs legislation of Georgia with the customs system and customs legislation of the European Union are very important. Since the day of gaining independence, Georgia has recognized the European course of economic development, and accordingly, the main vectors of the formation of the customs system, customs policy and customs legislation were implemented taking into account the experience of the EU countries. The formation of the customs system is a difficult and complex process, for which the development of a perfect legal framework regulating the customs system has a special role. The goal of harmonizing Georgia's customs legislation with the European Union is based on real economic results. The study of the current situation and the analysis of statistical data reveal that the measures implemented for the approximation of the customs legislation with the European Union do not bring results. The reason for saying this is provided by the statistical data on the current state of trade relations between Georgia and the EU countries presented in the paper and the dynamics of the last period, according to which no positive trends in this direction can be observed. The paper offers recommendations and proposals that, along with the changes in legal norms, will contribute to the deepening of trade relations with the European Union and the strengthening of economic ties.

Direct measurements of collagen fiber recruitment in the posterior pole of the eye

Collagen is the main load-bearing component of the peripapillary sclera (PPS) and lamina cribrosa (LC) in the eye. Whilst it has been shown that uncrimping and recruitment of the PPS and LC collagen fibers underlies the macro-scale nonlinear stiffening of both tissues with increased intraocular pressure (IOP), the uncrimping and recruitment as a function of local stretch have not been directly measured. This knowledge is crucial to understanding their functions in bearing loads and maintaining tissue integrity. In this project we measured local stretch-induced collagen fiber bundle uncrimping and recruitment curves of the PPS and LC. Thin coronal samples of PPS and LC of sheep eyes were mounted and stretched biaxially quasi-statically using a custom system. At each step, we imaged the PPS and LC with instant polarized light microscopy and quantified pixel-level (1.5 μm/pixel) collagen fiber orientations. We used digital image correlation to measure the local stretch and quantified collagen crimp by the circular standard deviation of fiber orientations, or waviness. Local stretch-recruitment curves of PPS and LC approximated sigmoid functions. PPS recruited more fibers than the LC at the low levels of stretch. At 10% stretch the curves crossed with 75% bundles recruited. The PPS had higher uncrimping rate and waviness remaining after recruitment than the LC: 0.9º vs. 0.6º and 3.1º vs. 2.7º. Altogether our findings support describing fiber recruitment of both PPS and LC with sigmoid curves, with the PPS recruiting faster and at lower stretch than the LC, consistent with a stiffer tissue. Statement of significancePeripapillary sclera (PPS) and lamina cribrosa (LC) collagen recruitment behaviors are central to the nonlinear mechanical behavior of the posterior pole of the eye. How PPS and LC collagen fibers recruit under stretch is crucial to develop constitutive models of the tissues but remains unclear. We used image-based stretch testing to characterize PPS and LC collagen fiber bundle recruitment under local stretch. We found that fiber-level stretch-recruitment curves of PPS and LC approximated sigmoid functions. PPS recruited more fibers at a low stretch, but at 10% bundle stretch the two curves crossed with 75% bundles recruited. We also found that PPS and LC fibers had different uncrimping rates and non-zero waviness's when recruited.

A phenotypic screening platform for chronic pain therapeutics using all-optical electrophysiology.

Chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA) remains an intractable problem with few effective treatment options. New approaches are needed to model the disease biology and to drive discovery of therapeutics. We present an in vitro model of OA pain, where dorsal root ganglion (DRG) sensory neurons were sensitized by a defined mixture of disease-relevant inflammatory mediators, here called Sensitizing PAin Reagent Composition or SPARC. Osteoarthritis-SPARC components showed synergistic or additive effects when applied in combination and induced pain phenotypes in vivo. To measure the effect of OA-SPARC on neural firing in a scalable format, we used a custom system for high throughput all-optical electrophysiology. This system enabled light-based membrane voltage recordings from hundreds of neurons in parallel with single cell and single action potential resolution and a throughput of up to 500,000 neurons per day. A computational framework was developed to construct a multiparameter OA-SPARC neuronal phenotype and to quantitatively assess phenotype reversal by candidate pharmacology. We screened ∼3000 approved drugs and mechanistically focused compounds, yielding data from over 1.2 million individual neurons with detailed assessment of functional OA-SPARC phenotype rescue and orthogonal "off-target" effects. Analysis of confirmed hits revealed diverse potential analgesic mechanisms including ion channel modulators and other mechanisms including MEK inhibitors and tyrosine kinase modulators. Our results suggest that the Raf-MEK-ERK axis in DRG neurons may integrate the inputs from multiple upstream inflammatory mediators found in osteoarthritis patient joints, and MAPK pathway activation in DRG neurons may contribute to chronic pain in patients with osteoarthritis.

News Recommendation Systems: Impediments and Future Prospects

News publishers have reduced their usage of traditional newspapers in favour of digital various options such as webpages and specially constructed cell phone applications. In the present world, the internet has recreated information borders and, in addition to smartphone internet access, makes it the most vital medium content for everyone on earth. Users want personalized news recommendations in order to locate relevant news content and avoid information overload. With the growing number of media reports available on social media, tailored news suggestions have become more vital in assisting end users inside discovering relevant and engaging news stories. Traditional recommender systems, on the other hand, frequently fail to account for the constantly changing nature the users' preferences in addition to shifting patterns in news items. To solve this issue, this study offers a context-aware customized data system of recommendations that utilizes contextual information to improve news suggestion individualism. The method entails gathering, extracting, investigating, scrubbing, and arranging a big dataset from 22,657 English publications from 19 individual news outlets online. Four separate recommender frameworks were thought up using different methodologies, including content-based strategies like the TF-IDF Bag-of-Words, and Word2Vec, as well as a related not entirely set in stone by click demeanours. Since it’s been thoroughly explored over decades with noteworthy progress in enhancing user interaction, there encore many concerns and obstacles waiting to be researched further.

Smartphone-Based Blood Pressure Monitoring via the Oscillometric Finger Pressing Method: Analysis of Oscillation Width Variations Can Improve Diastolic Pressure Computation.

Oscillometric finger pressing is a potential method for absolute blood pressure (BP) monitoring via a smartphone. The user presses their fingertip against a photoplethysmography-force sensor unit on a smartphone to steadily increase the external pressure on the underlying artery. Meanwhile, the phone guides the finger pressing and computes systolic BP (SP) and diastolic BP (DP) from the measured blood volume oscillations and finger pressure. The objective was to develop and evaluate reliable finger oscillometric BP computation algorithms. The collapsibility of thin finger arteries was exploited in an oscillometric model to develop simple algorithms for computing BP from the finger pressing measurements. These algorithms extract features from "width" oscillograms (oscillation width versus finger pressure functions) and the conventional "height" oscillogram for markers of DP and SP. Finger pressing measurements were obtained using a custom system along with reference arm cuff BP measurements from 22 subjects. Measurements were also obtained during BP interventions in some subjects for 34 total measurements. An algorithm employing the average of width and height oscillogram features predicted DP with correlation of 0.86 and precision error of 8.6mmHg with respect to the reference measurements. Analysis of arm oscillometric cuff pressure waveforms from an existing patient database provided evidence that the width oscillogram features are better suited to finger oscillometry. Analysis of oscillation width variations during finger pressing can improve DP computation. The study findings may help in converting widely available devices into truly cuffless BP monitors for improving hypertension awareness and control.

Approaches to Online Evaluation in Higher Education in the Emergency Shift of COVID – 19: An Empirical Study of West Bengal

This paper tried to assess the approaches adopted in online evaluation system during COVID 19 pandemic in higher education. Day to day teaching learning as well as the evaluation system have been significantly affected during the emergency shift of COVID 19. The main objectives of this paper were to study the different practices of evaluation system; its, validity and effectiveness; and institutional preparedness to conduct the whole process of online evaluation. The paper also highlighted the issues and challenges faced by the students during formative and summative evaluation. Self-made online questionnaire was distributed to the college and university students and teachers of West Bengal. Descriptive survey method was used to collect data and simple percentage analysis was used for data analysis. It is found that the system was not ready for the rapid change. Sudden changes made the evaluation system a mess. The summative evaluation followed the same pattern of question papers. Only the pattern of formative evaluation was different. Online media and devices were used rigorously. This emergent shift in evaluation in turn has encouraged students to copy from internet. Unethical issues were present due to the absence of the teachers. That leads to several misconducts and cheating. Higher education institutions followed their own customized system for evaluation. Students’ satisfaction and institutional preparedness were also not up to the mark. It was failed to differentiate between the high and low achievers.

Service Recovery Strategy for Non-Star Accommodation in the Seminyak Area, Kuta, Bali

The COVID-19 pandemic has swept the world, causing service failure and requiring the right strategy. This study aims to examine tourist perceptions regarding service recovery strategies for non-star accommodation in Seminyak, in this case villa-type accommodations, and to formulate appropriate service recovery strategies as well as adapt them to the operational setting in the presence of a pandemic. This research was conducted in 10 villas in Seminyak Village, using observation, interview, and distributed 10 questionnaires for guests who have stayed at non-star accommodation in Seminyak Villa classification; 250 questionnaires were distributed both through external and internal methods. The data was processed using a Likert scale and SWOT analysis comparing external and internal factors. The variables in this study are the recovery variable for customer satisfaction and system recovery performance. Service recovery of non-star accommodation in Seminyak has opportunities and strengths so that it can take advantage of existing opportunities and be on the right track by continuing to develop (aggressive) strategies that can improve the service received by guests so that it is more efficient than before. The strategy that must be applied in this condition is to support an aggressive growth policy (growth oriented strategy), which continues to strive to overcome service failures to guests so that in the future guests will be more comfortable to stay at the inn/accommodation.

Research on digital twin framework for customized product manual assembly systems

With the increasing demand for personalized products, customization has become increasingly popular. To achieve customization and efficiency, products are always the same as those in batch production in the former stages but different in the assembly stage. Consequently, assembly is the key stage in customized production, and manual operations are necessary. Compared with automated operations, manual operations still have problems such as easy misassembly and low efficiency. The digital twin (DT) technology has the potential to monitor and solve these problems. This study proposes a framework for production line reconstruction and intelligent monitoring of customized product manual assembly based on DT. To meet the requirements of DT modeling for customized product manual assembly systems, a progressive multidimensional DT modelling method is proposed. Finally, the feasibility of the proposed modelling method and framework is verified through a case study of a customized control valve assembly system in an instrument manufacturing enterprise.