scholarly journals Cluster Analysis of Financial Strategies of Companies

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (24) ◽  
pp. 3192
Author(s):  
Sergey Dzuba ◽  
Denis Krylov
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Heuristic Methods ◽  
Dummy Variables ◽  
Econometric Methods ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Financial Strategies ◽  
Dense Set

Measuring the value of companies and assessing their risk often relies on econometric methods that consider companies as a set of objects under study, homogeneous in the sense of their use of financial strategies. This paper shows that cluster analysis methods can divide companies into classes according to financial strategies that they employ. This indicates that homogeneity can be considered within these classes, while between-class companies should rather be perceived as heterogeneous. The clustering of companies has to be performed on quite a dense set of strategies, which requires a combination of formal and heuristic methods. To divide companies into classes, we used financial coefficients characterizing strategies for the 2030 largest non-financial companies within the time period from 2006 to 2018. As a result, a stable division into seven clusters/strategies was obtained. We revealed that some strategies were more characteristic for the companies of high-tech economy, while others were typical for the companies in basic industries. The dynamics of clusters is characterized by an increase in the share of risky strategies. A good meaningful interpretation of the resulting clustering confirms its consistency. The identified clusters can be used as dummy variables in econometric studies of companies to improve the quality of the results.

scholarly journals Assessment and analysis of innovative activities of high-tech industries in the digital economy based on the cluster approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (04) ◽  
pp. 1344-1354
Author(s):  
Oleg Vladimirovich Trofimov ◽  
Vladislav Genrihovich Frolov ◽  
Elena Zuferovna Klimova ◽  
Nina Mikhaylovna Ilyicheva ◽  
Marina Vladimirovna Kislinskaya
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Morphological Analysis ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Cluster Approach ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
The World ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis

The purpose of the study is to analyze the level of digitalization of the economies of various countries of the world by dividing them into groups according to the level of digitalization of the economy through cluster analysis methods using a model for the development of high-tech industries. The following analysis methods were used during the analysis: a comparative approach in the analysis of approaches to the concept of "digital economy" by Russian and foreign authors, statistical analysis of indicators of the development of the digital economy of Russia and the countries of the world, cluster analysis in dividing the countries of the world into separate groups according to the level of development of the digital economy, morphological analysis and synthesis in the formation of the optimal structure of high-tech industries to increase the level of digitalization of the Russian economy, tabular and graphical methods to illustrate the results obtained. The result of the study is the formation of clusters of countries in the world according to the level of development of the digital economy and the application of a model for the development of high-tech industries in the country to increase the level of digitalization.

The limit of the contemporary financial system in Russia

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1223-1245
Author(s):  
V.V. Smirnov
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Foreign Currency ◽  
Financial System ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Monetary Aggregate ◽  
Internal System ◽  
Monetary Relations ◽  
And Cluster Analysis ◽  
Structural Preservation

Subject. The article focuses on the modern financial system of Russia. Objectives. I determine the limit of the contemporary financial system in Russia. Methods. The study is based on methods of descriptive statistics, statistical and cluster analysis. Results. The article shows the possibility of determining the scope of the contemporary financial system in Russia by establishing monetary relations as the order of the internal system and concerted operation of subsystems, preserving the structure of the financial system, maintaining the operational regime, implementing the program and achieving the goal. I found that the Russian financial system correlated with the Angolan one, and the real scope of the contemporary financial system in Russia. Conclusions and Relevance. As an attempt to effectively establish monetary relations and manage them, the limit of the contemporary financial system is related to the possibility of using Monetary Aggregate M0 to maintain the balance of the Central Bank of Russia. To overcome the scope of Russia’s financial system, the economy should have changed its specialization, refocusing it on high-tech export and increasing the foreign currency reserves. This can be done if amendments to Russia’s Constitution are adopted. The findings expand the scope of knowledge and create new competence in the establishment of monetary relations, order of the internal system and concerted interaction of subsystems, structural preservation of the financial system and maintenance of its operational regime.

The ENT emergency clinic: does senior input matter?

2012 ◽  
Vol 127 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Mirza ◽  
L McClelland ◽  
M Daniel ◽  
N Jones
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Discharge Rate ◽  
Surrogate Marker ◽  
Operating Theatre ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Discharge Rates ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Number Of Patients

AbstractBackground:Many ENT conditions can be treated in the emergency clinic on an ambulatory basis. Our clinic traditionally had been run by foundation year two and specialty trainee doctors (period one). However, with perceived increasing inexperience, a dedicated registrar was assigned to support the clinic (period two). This study compared admission and discharge rates for periods one and two to assess if greater registrar input affected discharge rate; an increase in discharge rate was used as a surrogate marker of efficiency.Method:Data was collected prospectively for patients seen in the ENT emergency clinic between 1 August 2009 and 31 July 2011. Time period one included data from patients seen between 1 August 2009 and 31 July 2010, and time period two included data collected between 1 August 2010 and 31 July 2011.Results:The introduction of greater registrar support increased the number of patients that were discharged, and led to a reduction in the number of children requiring the operating theatre.Conclusion:The findings, which were determined using clinic outcomes as markers of the quality of care, highlighted the benefits of increasing senior input within the ENT emergency clinic.

Quality of life, physical activity and burnout syndrome during online learning period in Brazilian university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cluster analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Diana Vilela Azzi ◽  
Júlia Melo ◽  
Armindo de Arruda Campos Neto ◽  
Paula Midori Castelo ◽  
Eric Francelino Andrade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Burnout Syndrome

scholarly journals Do Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Diabetes Mellitus Fulfill the Criteria of Evidence-Based Guideline Development?

2008 ◽  
Vol 54 (11) ◽  
pp. 1872-1882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Nagy ◽  
Joseph Watine ◽  
Peter S Bunting ◽  
Rita Onody ◽  
Wytze P Oosterhuis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Guideline Development ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Therapeutic Guidelines ◽  
Therapeutic Recommendations ◽  
Evidence Based Guideline

Abstract Background: Although the methodological quality of therapeutic guidelines (GLs) has been criticized, little is known regarding the quality of GLs that make diagnostic recommendations. Therefore, we assessed the methodological quality of GLs providing diagnostic recommendations for managing diabetes mellitus (DM) and explored several reasons for differences in quality across these GLs. Methods: After systematic searches of published and electronic resources dated between 1999 and 2007, 26 DM GLs, published in English, were selected and scored for methodological quality using the AGREE Instrument. Subgroup analyses were performed based on the source, scope, length, origin, and date and type of publication of GLs. Using a checklist, we collected laboratory-specific items within GLs thought to be important for interpretation of test results. Results: The 26 diagnostic GLs had significant shortcomings in methodological quality according to the AGREE criteria. GLs from agencies that had clear procedures for GL development, were longer than 50 pages, or were published in electronic databases were of higher quality. Diagnostic GLs contained more preanalytical or analytical information than combined (i.e., diagnostic and therapeutic) recommendations, but the overall quality was not significantly different. The quality of GLs did not show much improvement over the time period investigated. Conclusions: The methodological shortcomings of diagnostic GLs in DM raise questions regarding the validity of recommendations in these documents that may affect their implementation in practice. Our results suggest the need for standardization of GL terminology and for higher-quality, systematically developed recommendations based on explicit guideline development and reporting standards in laboratory medicine.

Effect of supplementary light on growth, yield and fruit quality of two tomato cultivars grown in high-tech glasshouse

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
A. Alharbi ◽  
O. Babiker ◽  
J. Campen ◽  
M.E. Abdelaziz ◽  
F. de Zwart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Tomato Cultivars

scholarly journals COMPARISON BETWEEN BRAZIL AND THE 30 MOST INNOVATIVE COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marisa Moser ◽  
Mauri Aparecido de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Social Variables ◽  
External Relations ◽  
Historical Series ◽  
Workplace Organization ◽  
The World

Innovation can be defined as the implementation of a new or significantly improved product (good or service), or a process, a new marketing method, a new organizational  method in business practices, workplace organization, or external relations. This innovation can be measured by several factors such as investments in research and development, the concentration of high-tech companies traded on the stock exchange, among others. The present study aims to perform a cluster analysis to investigate the behavior of the most innovative countries when compared to Brazil. The study contemplates a historical series from the years 2012 to 2015 of the 30 most innovative countries in the world having been added to Brazil. In addition, a series of macroeconomic, political and social variables.

scholarly journals Forms of Teaching Pedagogical Disciplines in Orthodox Religious Educational Institutions of Ukraine (The End of 19th - The Beginning of 20th Century)

2016 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 40-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetiana Tverdokhlib
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Stated Time ◽  
Pedagogical Literature

The main forms of teaching pedagogical disciplines in orthodox religious educational institutions of Ukraine (the end of 19th – the beginning of the 20thcentury) have been characterised in the article on the basis of analyzed pedagogical literature, archival records, and documents in periodicals. The features of conducting lessons, teaching practice, examinations and organisation of making written home compositions in various types of religious educational institutions of Ukraine in the stated time period have been revealed. The essence of "rehearsals" as a form of controlling students’ learning activity in the Kyiv Theological Academy has been revealed, the basic kinds of academists’ works at practical hours on pedagogy have been given; the content and quality of teachers’ work with graduates on their researches have been characterised.

scholarly journals Assessment of Water Quality of Major Tributaries in Seoul using Water Quality Index and Cluster Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (10) ◽  
pp. 452-462
Author(s):  
Jinhyo Lee ◽  
Hyunju Ha ◽  
Manho Lee ◽  
Mokyoung Lee ◽  
Taeho Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
River Water ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
River Water Quality ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
Linkage Method ◽  
And Cluster Analysis

Objectives : 17 water quality measurement networks (WQMNs, tributaries) in Seoul were analyzed by using NSFWQI and cluster analysis to provide basic data for future river water quality management so that citizens could easily and comprehensively understand the water quality information on the rivers in Seoul.Methods : For the past 3 years (2015~2017), in order to estimate WQI, 9 items, DO (% sat), Fecal coliform, pH, BOD, Temperature change (TC), TP, NO3-, Turbidity and Total solids, were selected from among the 19 water quality data measurement items produced monthly from 17 WQMNs in Seoul. WQI was derived and graded using NSFWQI and cluster analysis was performed using Ward Linkage Method, SOM (Self Organizing Map).Results and Discussion : Water quality of most water quality monitoring networks was BOD Ⅱ grade (slightly good) or higher and TP Ⅲ grade (normal) or higher according to the standard of water quality and water ecosystem river living environment, and NSFWQI was also 64 (Medium)~89 (Good). All showed good water quality. NSFWQI does not show a significant difference by season, so it is believed that it is affected by anthropogenic sources rather than seasonal effects. As a result of examining the correlation between NSFWQI and water quality level according to environmental standards, it was confirmed that R2 has a relatively good correlation with 0.78, and there is no clear difference between the two groups, and through this, it was found that the currently implemented water quality rating system and NSFWQI are well matched. As a result of cluster analysis using ward linkage method and SOM for 17 WQMNs, it was largely divided into 6 groups according to water quality characteristics.Conclusions : It is important to manage pollution sources to systematically manage river water quality as a water resource. It is therefore expected that by converting from the complicated and various water quality information such as is found in this study into a simple water quality index and grouping, the river water quality can be easily understood and can be utilized in the future as basic data for water quality management in Seoul.

scholarly journals Smart Glasses for Caring Situations in Complex Care Environments: Scoping Review

10.2196/16055 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. e16055
Author(s):  
Charlotte Romare ◽  
Lisa Skär
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Anesthesia Care ◽  
Complex Care ◽  
Smart Glasses

Background Anesthesia departments and intensive care units represent two advanced, high-tech, and complex care environments. Health care in those environments involves different types of technology to provide safe, high-quality care. Smart glasses have previously been used in different health care settings and have been suggested to assist health care professionals in numerous areas. However, smart glasses in the complex contexts of anesthesia care and intensive care are new and innovative. An overview of existing research related to these contexts is needed before implementing smart glasses into complex care environments. Objective The aim of this study was to highlight potential benefits and limitations with health care professionals' use of smart glasses in situations occurring in complex care environments. Methods A scoping review with six steps was conducted to fulfill the objective. Database searches were conducted in PubMed and Scopus; original articles about health care professionals’ use of smart glasses in complex care environments and/or situations occurring in those environments were included. The searches yielded a total of 20 articles that were included in the review. Results Three categories were created during the qualitative content analysis: (1) smart glasses as a versatile tool that offers opportunities and challenges, (2) smart glasses entail positive and negative impacts on health care professionals, and (3) smart glasses' quality of use provides facilities and leaves room for improvement. Smart glasses were found to be both a helpful tool and a hindrance in caring situations that might occur in complex care environments. This review provides an increased understanding about different situations where smart glasses might be used by health care professionals in clinical practice in anesthesia care and intensive care; however, research about smart glasses in clinical complex care environments is limited. Conclusions Thoughtful implementation and improved hardware are needed to meet health care professionals’ needs. New technology brings challenges; more research is required to elucidate how smart glasses affect patient safety, health care professionals, and quality of care in complex care environments.

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