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A QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE LABELING INFORMATION OF COLLAGEN-CONTAINING FOOD SUPPLEMENTS
Get PDFThe use of collagen dietary supplements (CDS) has increased dramatically, creating a large market for these products. With so many options available, it is important for consumers and medical professionals to be well-informed about the composition of these supplements. The aim of this study was to compare the information provided on the labels of CDS with science-based literature. The study conducted an electronic search of randomized, double-blind, control, and pilot studies, which all evaluated the use of oral native or hydrolyzed CDS. All studies were searched in PubMed, and had to be published in English between 2009-2022, August in PubMed. After the initial search, 33 were used for analysis. These studies were then compared to 147 CDS labels registered with the Food Veterinary Service (FVS) in Latvia. The results showed that while studies confirm the benefits of CDS for health, the labels registered in FVS often lack important information about the collagen source, dosage, and duration of use. This results in a significant frequency of errors and potential misuse compared to current scientific knowledge. This makes it challenging for consumers and medical professionals to make informed decisions when purchasing and using collagen supplements
LEGAL REGULATION OF THE MEDICAL TOURISM AS A TYPE OF ECONOMICAL ACTIVITY
No full textThe article is devoted to the problems of legal regulation of medical tourism as a type of economic activity. The definition of medical tourism, its structural components and peculiarities of legal regulation are given.Medical tourism is a type of tourist activity, characterized by the formation and sale of a tourist product. This product includes a package of general tourist services, as well as a package of medical services. There are such structural components of medical tourism: 1) curative tourism, providing medical and diagnostic services that can be provided only by entities that have the status of medical institutions; 2) rehabilitation and wellness tourism, which provides diagnostic, sanatorium-resort, preventive and other types of medical services that can be provided by medical institutions and other entities.The expediency of creating a single legal regime in the field of medical tourism is argued. This legal regime is necessary for effective protection of patients\u27 rights to life and health
HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ASPECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Get PDFThe main objective of the development of the agricultural sector is an improvement of people\u27s socio-economic well-being. In addition, the support of the sustainable development of the agricultural sector includes ensuring and maintaining future production capacity, increasing productivity while preserving the environment through the sustainable exploitation of natural resources. The article summarizes the founders of agricultural theory and current development trends. Agricultural trends in recent years have been affected by the steady increase in the world\u27s population, resulting in growing demand for agri - food
THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF COMPETITION IN MODERN ECONOMY
Get PDFCompetition is rivalry, economic struggle, competition between sellers and producers for the right to obtain maximum profit and between buyers when buying goods for great profit. The paper reveals that competition fulfills the most important function in a market economy - it forces producers to take into account the interests of the consumer, and therefore the interests of society as a whole. In the course of competition, the market selects from a variety of products only those that consumers need. The aim of the present paper is to show different views on competition in one unified system, called here the field of competition. Novelty of the research is the attention paid to the essence of competition in the economy and the issues caused from scarce competition
LTD “STRŪŽĀNU SILTUMS’’ SOLVENCY ESTIMATION
Get PDFIn our time, the survival of the enterprise in the context of competition depends on its financial stability, therefore, it is important to conduct its financial analysis. Analysing the financial activities of the enterprise, it is necessary to conduct liquidity and solvency analysis. The study examines theoretical aspects of liquidity and solvency, as well as investigates and analyses Ltd “STRŪŽĀNU SILTUMS” liquidity and solvency coefficients, using graphic, monographic and documents analysis methods
ANALYSIS OF OUTSOURCED ACCOUNTING SECTOR ACTIVITY IN LATVIA
Get PDFProblem under investigation: changes in the legislation of the outsourced accounting industry and introduction of new requirements. Legislative changes affect performers of economic activity who provide outsourced accounting services, their number is decreasing, but due to the increase in taxes, entrepreneurs are forced to increase their prices, which is the result of an increase in the total turnover of companies. The aim of the study: to explore the outsourced accounting industry in Latvia. The tasks of the study: explore the concept of accounting and the legal acts governing it, to analyse statistical data on the results of enterprises in the outsourced accounting sector
THE IMPORTANCE OF DRIVING SCHOOLS IN THE LATVIAN ECONOMY AND THEIR FINANCING POSSIBILITIES
Get PDFThe demand for training for various categories of vehicles has been constant over several years. However, there is still a need for more professionals in the labor market for cargo and passenger carriers. Therefore, to ensure qualified employees in the transport sector, the availability of driving schools in all regions of Latvia, high-quality training, and adequate service prices, which would correspond to the capabilities of different households, are essential. Small and new driving schools, to win the market segment by competing with the leading driving schools in Latvia, must think about the quality of the offered services, compliance with customer requirements, and plan financing options - own or borrowed capital. The novelty of the research: the author investigated the importance of driving schools in the economy and their financing possibilities using European Social Fund projects
TYPES OF EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL CASES OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Get PDFThe research aim is to establish the most substantial types of evidence in child sexual abuse crimes, to study and analyse the legal regulations of evidence types and to identify the issues. The research explores the interpretation, types, and features of the notion of evidence. By summarising legal precedents in criminal cases of child sexual abuse, substantial types of evidence in sexual abuse crimes are established. Issues concerning the differentiation of the types of evidence are identified. Within the research, it has been concluded that substantial evidence in sexual abuse crimes against a child is the testimonies of the child victim, witness testimonies, psychologist and expert opinions, physical evidence
ASSESSMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL POLICY: SITUATION IN LATVIA
No full textPurpose and aim of the study: the research aim is to evaluate the factors influencing state financial policy, their socio-economic impact, and assess Latvia\u27s fiscal policies.Design/Methodology/Approach: he study uses monographic, logical constructivism, content analysis methods, and comparing opinions and concepts. The article is based on theoretical knowledge, studies of foreign and Latvian authors, as well as Latvian laws and other regulatory documents on the relevant issues. Main findings: The research highlights the main challenges in the making of state financial policies. The research identifies the most important factors that need to be considered when making state financial policies.Originality: The research takes a comprehensive approach to the analysis of state financial policies. The study uses a variety of data sources and methodological approaches.Implications: The findings of the research can be used to inform the development of more effective state financial policies. The study provides a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners
METODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE FORMATION OF AN ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM
Get PDFPurpose and aim of the study: The purpose of the study is to determine the theoretical and conceptual foundations of the process of forming an entrepreneurial ecosystem. The task of the study is to summarize the theoretical and methodological support of the studied issues and to substantiate the methodological approach to the formation of an entrepreneurial ecosystem.Design /Methodology / Approach: The study used general scientific and special methods: scientific abstraction, analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, systemic and comparative analysis, structural and logical, an ascent from the abstract to the concrete, and the method of parametric estimates. The literature was selected using the databases Google Scholar, MDPI, Science Direct and Scopus.Main Findings: The analysis of the theoretical and methodological aspects of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and the formation of its structure shows that there is no systematic approach to determining the links and nature of interaction (including inter-level interaction) between different participants of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. It has been established that the structure of entrepreneurial ecosystems is unique and is able to provide systemic support for entrepreneurial activity by providing access to markets, finance, human and intellectual capital.Originality: The study reveals the process of formation of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the aspect of developing a strategy for the entry of new enterprises into it.Implications: The results of the study make it possible to synthesize the ideas of territorial models of innovation and entrepreneurship, to carry out strategic positioning of the enterprise in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in order to provide attractive value propositions for consumers in the long term