Announcing the 26th International Conference on Multicriteria Decision-making

We are very pleased to announce that the 26th International Conference on Multiple Criteria Decision Making will be held at the University of Portsmouth from June 26 - July 1, 2022. There will be an AHP/ANP track co-chaired by Enrique Mu and Rozann Saaty which will be sponsored, as in previous years, by the Creative Decisions Foundation. This is an opportunity for AHP/ANP scholars to submit their research. Abstract submissions (with a maximum of 600 characters) will be opened in early December with a submission deadline of March 1, 2022.

Improvement of Innovative Projects Management and Revival of Innovation Activities of Ukrainian Enterp

Introduction. The wider application of the benefits of project management in the organization of innovation is seen as an effective tool for revitalizing the innovation activities of modern enterprises. Innovative project is a modern form of organization of innovation processes, which allows to generate intellectual added value to increase innovation and competitiveness of enterprises. The expediency of improving the management of innovative projects on the basis of increasing their intelligence to increase the innovation and competitiveness of enterprises is substantiated.Purpose is to substantiate the directions of improving the management of innovative projects to revive the innovative activity of Ukrainian enterprises.Methods. In the process of research a set of general scientific and special methods was used. In particular, historical and logical methods were to study theoretical foundations of project management approaches in the organization of innovation; analysis and synthesis - to compare the main approaches to the interpretation of concepts and methods of calculating the rate of intelligence of an innovative project; correlation-regression analysis - to build predictive models of changes in innovation activity of industrial enterprises and sales of innovative products; graphic method - for visual presentation of the results of analytical research; abstract-logical - for theoretical generalization and formulation of conclusions.Results. Research proves that innovative projects are a modern form of organizing innovative activities in the context of increasing crisis, rapid digitalization and globalization of economic processes, which can provide a constant increase in innovation and competitiveness of enterprises. The implementation of an innovative model of doing business requires the search for progressive ways to improve the management of innovative projects of enterprises. The concept of “management of innovative projects as an impact on groups of people in order to organize and coordinate their activities aimed at strengthening the intellectual capacity of the project, which provides intellectual added value, increasing innovation and competitiveness of the enterprise” has been clarified. The forecast models of changes of innovatively-active industrial enterprises of Ukraine and dynamics of realization of innovative production of the enterprises for an estimation of efficiency of the organization of innovative activity at micro level are constructed. The necessity of reviving the processes of development and implementation of innovative projects as an important factor in increasing the innovative activity of enterprises is proved. The factors that have a negative impact on the interest of enterprises in the implementation of innovative projects, which exacerbates the decline in innovation activity in the Ukrainian business sector, have been systematized. The directions for improvement of innovative projects management aimed at strengthening the intellectual capacity of the project, generating intellectual added value, which allows to intellectualize production and commercial processes, revive innovation activity and increase the innovation of the enterprise are substantiated.Discussion. Transformation of economic systems, increasing the number and scale of today’s challenges will require further strengthening of enterprise innovation, due to the need to form competitive advantages, increase the environmental and social component of business as a result of innovative projects. The expediency of project management development in the organization of innovative activity of Ukrainian enterprises is actualized. The directions for improvement of innovative projects management in order to increase their intellectual and science-intensiveness for the decision of problems of revival of innovative activity of the enterprises are substantiated.

FINANCIAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE STATE

The problem of elaborating the comprehensive state policy on regulatory and legal provision of the financial security at all levels of economy is significantly important for Ukraine. It is crucial to ensure development and implementation of the legislative framework that would determine the types of internal and external threats to the stability of financial activity and the means of counteracting these threats; the full power and responsibility of state authorities concerning the financial and legal regulation aimed at warranting order in financial sphere; the mechanism of financial control organization as the means of preventing financial offences. The aim of the research is to outline the essence of new threats to the economic and financial security of the state under modern economic conditions and search for the required mechanisms and means of regulatory and legal provisioning of the financial security of Ukraine. In the course of research, the general scientific and theoretical methods have been applied. These include systemic analysis (for defining the object and the subject of research); abstract and logical method (for preparing the scientifically justified generalizations and conclusions about the essence, the mechanism of provisioning financial security of the state, and the factors that designate it); graphic method (for representing visually the mechanism of ensuring financial security of the state). The article introduces improvements to the list of modern internal and external threats to the financial and economic security of the state with respect to the immanent nature of the World Band and the International Monetary Fund. It has been emphasized that the new list of indicators and sources of initial information about the constituent components of financial security should be developed and approved because the current list was outlined in the end of 2013 and does not take into account modern realia. It is necessary to determine the functions of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine in the realm of monitoring and regulating financial stability of the state, particularly in the real economy sector. It has been specified that scientific development of the range of problems related to the methodology and legal regulation of the state security provisioning, as well as the means and methods of preventing and mitigating the threats, is tightly connected with the development of macroprudential supervision and regulation under the aegis of the National Bank of Ukraine. The introduction of new indicators by the Bank (such as the level of non-performing loans, the financial stress index, and others) is the positive step. Nonetheless, the large quantity of private indicators interferes the process of elaborating the set of measures for financial and legal regulation of the financial security level. The new methodological approach to development of the integrated indicator of financial stability at the macro level has been suggested. The research results enable the possibility of improving the mechanism of state financial security and justifying the set of measures for its reinforcement. The review and improvement of the current legal framework in the area of financial and regulatory economic security, and development of the new integrated indicator of financial security level are necessary. Keywords: financial security; internal and external threats; legal mechanism of security provision, macroprudential regulation. JEL Classіfіcatіon: О12, Е59 Formulas: 0; fig.: 2; tabl.: 1; bibl.: 16.

Da Garganta do Diabo à Cidade de Deus: Trajetos de uma etnografia entre a antropologia e a pesquisa-ação

Este artigo tem como objetivo contribuir para o debate sobre experiências de participação e ação social a partir de pesquisas antropológicas em interseção com a pesquisa- ação. Para tal, será apresentado um relato etnográfico sobre A notícia por quem vive, um jornal comunitário da Cidade de Deus, favela da Zona Oeste do Rio de Janeiro. Por mais de 6 anos moradores dessa favela e pesquisadores da UFRJ estiveram envolvidos em torno deste jornal a partir de um projeto de extensão. A análise terá como foco as relações entre os dois grupos cuja história teve um fim emblemático quando o primeiro deles decide romper com a UFRJ. Tomando este rompimento como ponto de partida, a finalidade é refletir sobre limites e potencialidades nas interações entre universidade e outros setores da sociedade, apontando para a importância de um olhar relacional sobre o tema e para a necessidade de repensar formas de pactuação e aproximação com aqueles com os quais pretendemos estudar.Palavras-chave: Antropologia. Etnografia. Pesquisa-ação. Favela. Extensão. From the Devil's Throat to the City of God: paths of an ethnography between anthropology and action research Abstract: This article aims to contribute to the debate on experiences of participation and social action from anthropological research at the intersection of research-action. To this end, an ethnographic report will be brought about A notícia por quem vive, a community newspaper from Cidade de Deus, a favela in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. For over 6 years a group of residents of this favela and researchers from UFRJ have been involved around this newspaper from an extension project. The analysis will focus on the relations between the two groups whose history had an emblematic end when the first of them decided to break with the university. Taking this break-up as a starting point, the article aims to reflect on limits and potentialities in the interactions between the university and broader sectors of society, pointing in its conclusions to the importance of a relational look on the subject.Keywords: Anthropology. Ethnography. Action research. Slum, Extension.

AGRICULTURAL LAND IN UKRAINE AND CRYPT CURRENCY COINS: OPPORTUNITIES FOR REAL INVESTMENT

In the absence of real objects for investment, the ability of economic entities to effectively distribute existing limited financial assets and form a quality investment portfolio is a guarantee for the investor not only to ensure high return on investment, but also to reduce investment risk. The emergence of cryptocurrencies in the second decade of the XXI century and the opening of the land market in Ukraine in mid-2021 for agricultural purposes have created new opportunities for investors to form highly liquid and highly profitable investment portfolios, using investment opportunities to buy farmland and cryptocurrencies. Together with the potentially high profitability of the investment portfolio formed from cryptocurrencies and agricultural land, there is no risk of complete depreciation of own savings in the future. The main purpose and task of the article is to study the theoretical and practical aspects of the current state and prospects of Ukrainian citizens' investment in agricultural land in Ukraine and cryptocurrency. In the process of research,, the following methods were used: analysis – to study the object and subject of research; abstract-logical (theoretical generalizations and formulation of conclusions on the formation of the investment portfolio of cryptocurrencies and agricultural land). Agricultural land has been found to be a valuable limited resource that currently has a potentially low price, but will continue to rise in price and generate stable income and will never depreciate. Although investing in cryptocurrencies is associated with significant risks, cryptocurrency coins have the potential to significantly increase their value and limits of use, so investing in coins can bring significant returns in the long run. It is proposed for economic entities in Ukraine to form an investment portfolio for medium and long-term investment and periodic passive income, which will include Ukrainian agricultural lands and cryptocurrency coins. The formation of an investment portfolio of agricultural land in Ukraine and cryptocurrencies, in our opinion, is effective and appropriate, however, requires further research because agricultural land and cryptocurrencies as objects of investment in Ukraine are relatively new.

FORMATION OF AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP THE HOTEL BUSINESS

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES. The issue of providing the sphere of hotel business with information resources and improving the information support system is relevant, requires new solutions to increase the competitiveness of hotels and similar accommodation facilities at the national and international level.METHODS. Methods of scientific research are general scientific and special methods of the research: abstract-logical method – for substantiation and specification of basic positions of information support of hotel business development; at the analysis of social phenomena and specification of economic essence of categorical row, dialectical-logical – for determination of presence of synergy effect from forms of network organization of information-technological platform by adding various subjects to development of hotel business.FINDINGS. The hypothesis of the scientific research is to model the conceptual foundations for creating an information technology platform that aims to add to the development of the hotel business of different subjects.The aim of the research is to substantiate theoretically the elements of formation of the information-technology platform for support and development of the hotel business.CONCLUSION. It has been substantiated that as a result of using the platform, consumers will be able to access the necessary range of information about the hotel business. The proposed platform should include an element of an alternative booking system, where the consumer has the ability to independently select the necessary hotel or similar accommodation fixture, get reservation services, specify the type of room, date, book accommodation online and receive confirmation. In addition, guests (customers) will be able to communicate and exchange information, including everything that relates to specific requirements and personal needs. Hotels will be able to collect data and various information about their clients and to analyze their wishes, which will allow personalizing the services for each individual client. This can be the basis for the formation of a loyalty program for hotels and similar accommodation facilities, providing customers with an incentive to become a repeat customer and consumer of the hotel visited.

Perancangan Model Peningkatan Kinerja Pada PT. Bank ANZ Indonesia

This research abstract aims to design the integrity model of PBSC and OBSC in determining the priority of corrective action at ANZ Bank Indonesia Sales Comercial Banking Division. This study uses qualitative approach with case study method. The type of research used in this study is a type of 'description research'. Design research design of PBSC and OBSC integration model to determine the priority of corrective action at ANZ Bank Indonesia Sales Commercial Banking Division. The results showed that in the external perspective of improvement of ANZ Indonesia Bank organizationally with the same perspective becomes a priority is to develop programs for goal-oriented marketing. In the perspective of knowledge and learning organizationally with the same perspective the priority is to conduct planning interviews, training and assessments with employees based on individual performance plans and capability profiles. In a financial perspective the priority is to close an unprofitable business unit. Keywords: TPS, Organizational Balanced Scorecard, PBSC, Perspective Internal, External, Knowledge and Learning, Finance

MICRO- AND MACROECONOMIC IMPACT OF CRYPTOCURRENCY BUSINESS

Introduction. The active development of the international economy leads to the emergence of new financial instruments, which expands the capabilities of economic entities in carrying out efficient economic activities. However, cryptocurrency coins have become a relatively new, widely used financial instrument used by economic entities to increase the efficiency of payments and investments. The cryptocurrency market is growing rapidly and its capitalization is estimated at trillions of dollars. The main purpose of the article is to study the impact of cryptocurrencies on the international and national micro- and macroeconomics in the third decade of the XXI century. Methods. The theoretical and methodological basis of the article is the fundamental provisions of modern economics, the work of scientists. In the process of research, in particular, the following methods were used: analysis - to study the object and subject of research; abstract and logical (theoretical generalizations and formulation of conclusions on the impact of cryptocurrencies on national and international micro- and macroeconomics). Results. It has been established that cryptocurrency mining and trading has become an objective reality in the second decade of the XXI century, and at the beginning of the third decade already has a significant impact on the national and international economy, competing significantly with fiat money and, as far as possible, filling niches, filled fiat money. It has been proven that mining and trading of cryptocurrencies causes both positive and negative effects at both micro and macro levels, both in the international and national markets. It is noted that the circulation of cryptocurrencies is carried out mainly without legislative regulation (except for El Salvador, the United States and several other countries); however, self-regulation through the “invisible hand of the market” is quite effective. As long as there is no significant regulation of the cryptocurrency market, in our opinion, the cryptocurrency market will develop extremely actively, and its regulation by government agencies may hinder its development. Discussion. The obtained results can be used to expand knowledge about certain aspects of the impact of “mining” and circulation of cryptocurrencies on the activities of economic entities at the micro and macro levels. Keywords: mining, cryptocurrency, Monero cryptocurrency (XMR).