Prediction of Cryptocurrency Price Index Using Artificial Neural Networks: A Survey of the Literature

This paper initially presents a brief overview of the cryptocurrency and its history. We discuss the novel nature of literature attempting to create hybrid artificial neural network models to predict prices of cryptocurrency. For the remaining majority of the paper, we present the details of various hybrid artificial neural networks that have successfully been implemented to predict cryptocurrency prices in the form of a survey. Comparison of methods and results follow in the results section.

Analysis of Technical and Tactical Preparedness of High Qualification Judoists results of the «OG-2020»

Given the current state of development of Pedagogical Technologies and Sports Science, today it is important to conduct Analytical and Statistical work in the direction of Technical and Tactical training of wrestlers, in particular – highly qualified Judokas, which will ensure their quality preparation for competitions of higher ranks. In addition, it will help increase the prestige of Ukrainian sports and the image of Ukraine in the international arena. The Main Purpose of the Research is to analyze the Technical and Tactical arsenal of highly qualified Judokas – participants of the "XXXII Summer Olympic Games 2020, Tokyo" (male). In the process of Research and Analytical work, the following Research methods were used: abstraction, measurement, expert evaluation, survey, comparison, observation, etc. As a result of theoretical research, members of the research group analyzed the technical and tactical arsenal of highly qualified Judokas – participants of the "XXXII Summer Olympic Games 2020, Tokyo" (male). Prospects for further Research in the chosen area of Scientific Research include an analysis of the Technical and Tactical arsenal of highly qualified female Judokas – participants in the "XXXII Summer Olympic Games 2020, Tokyo".

Improving medical workforce knowledge of adrenaline (epinephrine) administration in treatment of anaphylaxis in adults

Aim: To compare results of repeated surveys (2010, 2015 and 2017) regarding the knowledge of the medical workforce potentially involved in adrenaline administration for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis in adults Methods: Convenience samples of medical (and advanced nursing) staff were surveyed on three separate occasions (2010, 2015 and 2017). Several educational methods were used to increase awareness of the specific administration of adrenaline. Results: Overall, knowledge of the medical workforce regarding correct first dose adrenaline administration improved from 15% in 2010 to 49% in 2015 and finally 63% in 2017. Conclusion: This survey comparison shows knowledge of the medical workforce regarding adrenaline administration for treatment of anaphylaxis in adults can be significantly improved by employing a variety of educational methods.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Hope in Women Participating in Alternative Sentencing Programs

Purpose: Alternative sentencing programs for women with nonviolent drug offenses may provide opportunities to change the life trajectories of women and their families. The primary purpose of this study was to assess whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention could improve levels of hope following treatment. A second objective was to assess whether MBSR intervention could influence perceived stress, self-compassion, and mindfulness. Methods: Participants attended a 6-week mindfulness class, with outcomes measured using pretest–posttest survey comparison. Results: Paired sample t tests showed improvements in hope, stress, self-compassion, and mindfulness following treatment. Discussion: Community-based intervention models, such as MBSR therapy in alternative sentencing programs, may alleviate negative psychological impacts experienced by female offenders. These results align with previous research that suggests participants may see improved ability to regulate emotions following MBSR therapy. This research indicates that MBSR therapy, for women in alternative sentencing programs, may promote hope as a learned psychological skill.

Aroma marketing as a tool to increase turnover in a chosen business entity

The paper deals with the evaluation of the effectiveness of the application of aroma marketing describing a few possibilities of using aromatization in practice. Nowadays, many sophisticated tools are used in marketing and consumer behavior, such as sensory marketing and sensory perception. The following is the term of marketing communication and its division into the above-the-line and below-the-line communication, sales promotion, and in-store communication. The paper also focused on the new trends in the place of sale and aroma marketing. The subject of the practical part is the use of the aroma in the food store. An important part consists of a characteristic of the alliance, questionnaire survey, comparison of achieved sales volume and sales before placing the aroma diffuser, and while it was placed in the grocery store. The article aims to find out how the coffee aroma in the store influenced consumer decision-making and stimulated them to impulsive purchase and consequent influence on the company turnover. Concerning the results of our observation and questionnaire survey, we formulate suggestions and recommendations for the business operation and practice. The whole research was made in the grocery store “Môj obchod”.

Using e-surveys in Malaysia to modernise data collection in short-term economic surveys1

Response rates, data quality and data confidentiality were identified as the critical success factors in Malaysia’s short-term economic survey. According to the facts, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) has outlined a few initiatives in its strategic plan (2011–2015) and transformation plan (2016–2020) over the past ten years to improve and modernise data collection, processing and dissemination methods. This paper presents the practices of two DOSM short-term economic surveys i.e the monthly manufacturing survey (MM) and the quarterly construction survey (QCS) to raise the response rate, enhance data quality and manage data confidentiality by e-survey. The factors influences the participation of the MM and QCS e-survey are discussed. This empirical study shows that the response rates of the both short-term surveys have improved through the e-survey. Comparison of data received by various survey modes also indicated that the e-survey provides the best prospects for reducing non-sampling error and protecting data against unintentional disclosure.