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Intellectual and cognitive structures of the agricultural competitiveness research under climate change and structural transformation
No full textResearch background: Although agricultural competitiveness is not a new topic, it is worth noting that it has recently come back to the attention of researchers due to various factors such as climate change, food security, price uncertainty, or structural transformation. Consequently, a growing number of articles have emerged on this subject, leading to shifts in overarching research trends and the structure of research within this domain.
Purpose of the article: This study aims to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the research constituents within the field of agricultural competitiveness. Additionally, it seeks to unveil the intellectual and cognitive frameworks spanning the years 1990 to 2022. This exploration will enable the identification of thematic clusters that both shape and guide the field, shedding light on current research trends.
Methods: This research employs bibliometric analysis, specifically employing performance analysis and science mapping techniques like bibliographic coupling and co-word analyses. These tools are harnessed to scrutinize the constituents of research and the underlying intellectual and cognitive structures inherent to the agricultural competitiveness field. A dataset of 622 articles from the Web of Science database was subjected to analysis using the VOSviewer software.
Findings & value added: The findings prominently illustrate a notable surge in research activity within this domain, with a substantial proportion of articles originating from the United States. The study further identifies six distinct research topics within agricultural competitiveness: (1) energy efficiency and bioenergy, (2) price fluctuation, uncertainty, and market behavior, (3) structural transformation of agriculture, (4) rural development, (5) policy issues, and (6) climate change. Moreover, the research offers insights into potential future research avenues. The uniqueness and value of this work stem from its pioneering approach, being the first to synthesize agricultural competitiveness research through an amalgamation of bibliometric techniques. Furthermore, the study contributes substantially to the theoretical advancement of agricultural competitiveness research
Novel passive methods of periodical insulation resistance determination in AC/DC IT systems
No full textIn the publication there is presented current status of development of passive methods of periodical insulation resistance determination in AC/DC IT systems. Their importance is strengthened by the fact that these procedures can be executed both manually by operator and by microprocessor monitors. Two novel methods offer a new approach which might be used also in other measuring applications. For better understanding of the proposed solutions there is given mathematical description of presence of DC components in voltages at both sides of rectifier. For the existing method of “Three Readings of a Voltmeter” and for new alternative techniques there is given an evaluation of their accuracy of insulation resistance determination. 
Franczyza jako źródło finansowania działalności
No full textFranczyza z roku na rok staje się coraz bardziej powszechną formą prowadzenia działalności i dostarczania produktów i usług. W wielu branżach taki sposób prowadzenia działalności staje się coraz bardziej popularny. Na przykład w branży gastronomicznej wiele przedsiębiorstw to marki należące do sieci franczyzowych, np. McDonald, czy KFC. W opracowaniu przedstawiono główne założenia tej formy dystrybucji, rodzaje franczyzy, jej zalety i wady, metody jej finansowania oraz liczby przedstawiające ilość marek franczyzowych w Polsce na przestrzeni lat
Abuzywność na przykładzie postanowień kredytów indeksowanych i denominowanych
No full textW artykule omówiono przykłady abuzywnych postanowień kredytów indeksowanych i denominowanych do CHF. W ostatnich latach można było zaobserwować trudności ze spłatą tzw. kredytów frankowych. Kryzys ten spowodował również wzmocnienie najsilniejszych walut światowych, w tym franka szwajcarskiego. W konsekwencji w znaczny sposób wzrosła wysokość miesięcznych rat kredytów w tej walucie. Dla osób, które były obciążone zobowiązaniem kredytowym, stanowiło to konieczność spłaty kredytu o wartości dwu lub trzykrotnie większej, aniżeli pierwotnie zakładali. Celem niniejszej pracy jest przedstawienie charakteru umów kredytowych zawieranych przez banki, a także postanowień zawieranych w tych umowach, gdyż obecnie przed sądami powszechnymi toczy się szereg spraw, w których kredytobiorcy zarzucają, że banki w umowach zawierały tzw. klauzule abuzywne. W niniejszym opracowaniu zostaną omówione orzeczenia sądowe, których przedmiotem była kwestia abuzywności, co pozwoli zdefiniować pojęcie kredyty indeksowanego oraz denominowanego. Opracowanie wsparte jest o wyniki ankiety przeprowadzonej na grupie 100 osób poświęconej praktyce orzeczniczej w zakresie umów kredytów indeksowanych i denominowanych do CHF. Jej celem było uzyskanie informacji o konsekwencjach zawarcia umów kredytów indeksowanych i denominowanych do Franka Szwajcarskiego
Umowa kredytu indeksowanego do CHF. Wybrane aspekty prawne
No full textArtykuł zawiera definicję kredytów walutowych oraz abuzywność niektórych zapisów umownych z nimi związanych. Co więcej skupiono się na dogłębnej analizie kredytów frankowych zawieranych w Polsce, zarówno na przyczynach ich popularności jak i wielkości tych kredytów czy zmianie waluty jaką jest frank szwajcarski. W następnej kolejności po rozważeniu problemów w zakresie kredytów, dokonano próby znalezienia rozwiązań na wspomniane problemy, przez co można rozumieć regulację rynku zarówno przez drogę sądową jak i ugodę. Ostatni rozdział przedstawia opinię kluczowych organów państwa, które są odpowiedzialne za utrzymanie stabilizacji finansowej w Polsce. Opracowanie wsparte jest o wyniki ankiety przeprowadzonej na grupie 100 osób poświęconej praktyce orzeczniczej w zakresie umów kredytów indeksowanych i denominowanych do CHF. Jej celem było uzyskanie informacji o konsekwencjach zawarcia umów kredytów indeksowanych i denominowanych do Franka Szwajcarskiego
Dynamic dependencies and return connectedness among stock, gold and Bitcoin markets: Evidence from South Asia and China
No full textResearch background: In order to examine market uncertainty, the paper depicts broad patterns of risk and systematic exposure to global equity market shocks for the major South Asian and Chinese equity markets, as well as for specific assets (gold and Bitcoin).
Purpose of the article: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the dynamic correlation among the major South Asian equity markets (India and Pakistan), the Chinese equity markets, the MSCI developed markets, Bitcoin, and gold markets.
Methods: While applying the GARCH-Vine-Copula model and the TVP-VAR Connectedness approach, major patterns of dependency and interconnectedness between these markets are investigated.
Findings & value added: We find that risk shocks from developed equity markets are critical in these dynamic links. A net return spillover from Bitcoin to the Chinese and Pakistani stock markets throughout the sample period is reported. Interestingly, gold can be applied to hedge and diversify positions in China and major South Asian markets, particularly following the COVID-19 outbreak. Our paper presents three main original add valued: (1) This paper adds global factors to the targeted study of risk transmission among South Asian and Chinese stock markets for the first time. (2)The assets of Bitcoin and gold were added to the study of risk transmission among South Asian and Chinese stock markets for the first time, enabling the research in this paper to observe the non-linear link among the South Asian and Chinese stock markets with them. (3) Our research adds to these lines of inquiry by giving empirical evidence on how COVID-19 altered the dependent structure and return spillover dynamics of Bitcoin, gold and South Asian and Chinese stock markets for the first time. Our results have critical implications for investors and policymakers to effectively understand the nature of market forces and develop risk-averse strategies
Factors influencing the choice of the invoicing currency in international trade: Panel data analysis for 55 countries
No full textResearch background: Most transactions in world trade are invoiced in several international currencies. The changes in the distribution of the great economic powers and the strengthening of the position of developing countries make it necessary to consider the factors determining the choice of trade invoicing currency and to assess the prospects of the dollar as an invoicing currency and the possibility of strengthening the position of developing countries\u27 currencies in this function.
Purpose of the article: The aim of the paper is to assess the factors influencing the choice of invoicing currency for international trade in 2000?2019.
Methods: The analysis of factors influencing the choice of international trade invoicing currency is based on panel data modelling. The study is conducted for a group of 55 countries. It is assumed that the following variables may influence the currency position in the trade invoicing function: the share of the issuer\u27s country in the bilateral trade, inflation and exchange rate.
Findings & value added: The analysis showed that despite the decreasing share of the United States in world trade, the U.S. dollar remains the most important export invoicing currency. The main factors influencing the dollar\u27s dominance are the U.S. share of countries\u27 exports, inflation in developing countries, and the exchange rate in advanced economies. The great significance of trade share as a determinant of the position of the trade invoicing currency is an important indication of the strengthening position of developing country currencies, particularly the Chinese yuan. The obtained results confirm, with the use of more complete data, the validity of the dominant currency paradigm and enrich the still underdeveloped analysis in the area of international macroeconomics using panel data analysis
Artificial intelligence in the tourism sector: Its sustainability and innovation potential
No full textThe role of foreign-owned entities in building economic resilience in times of crisis: The case of European digital and technologically-intensive firms during the Covid-19 pandemic
No full textResearch background: Over the decades, foreign-owned entities (FOEs) have become an important part of the economic landscape considered as behemoths of globalisation, but also transmitters of positive effects such as technology or know-how spillovers. In times of volatility and uncertainty, firms’ contribution to building a resilient economy is at the top of the public agenda.
Purpose of the article: The purpose of the article is two-fold. Firstly, we test, how FOEs perform in this stressful time of volatility and uncertainty. Secondly, we examine the contribution to resilience by digital and technologically intensive sectors.
Methods: The study utilises the Bureau van Dijk (BvD) Orbis firm-level database as a primary data source. The results are derived with the use of two econometric approaches. Firstly, we estimate a static model utilising the ordinary squares estimator. Secondly, we re-estimate the equations using a two-step System GMM estimator. It introduces a lagged dependent variable into the model and implements a correction for endogeneity among covariates by including instruments (in levels and differences).
Findings & value added: We use size, age, ownership, gearing, and intangibility as firms’ financial performance determinants, together with the sector-, country- and time-fixed effects. FOEs compared to domestic ones generated a higher revenue growth rate. In times of crisis high-tech and digital firms are more resilient. However, ownership does not matter in this respect. We contribute to the discussion about functions performed by FOEs in crisis and turbulent times, in which resilience issues are on top of the agenda. Our research intends to bridge the gap between the performance of FOEs, micro-level analysis, and resilience
A grouping of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their influence on business results: An analysis for Spanish companies
No full textResearch background: In 2015, the United Nations (UN) set the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and established 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) containing the social, economic, and environmental pillars of sustainable development. These focus on governments, society, non-profit organisations, and the private sector. This last pillar plays a key role in the pursuit of these goals, but there remains a lack of knowledge regarding how companies achieve the SDGs.
Purpose of the article: Some authors have analysed the effect of companies\u27 adoption of the SDGs on their business performance. However, there is a gap in the analysis of this influence when considering the groups of SDGs. This study examines the level of commitment of a sample of Spanish companies with a grouping of the SDGs and their effects on business results.
Methods: We obtained information on companies from the UNGC and developed a panel regression.
Findings & value added: We concluded that all the SDGs do not have the same effect on companies that incorporate them into their activities. Although it is possible to make progress in all the SDGs, complementarities and trade-offs influence companies\u27 results. The results obtained in this study incorporate new ideas into this issue and provide a new vision of how companies should incorporate sustainability into their businesses. It is not a question of achieving as many sustainable development goals as possible, but rather of focusing on those that can contribute the most to improving business performance. The clustering of the SDGs that we have undertaken and their subsequent analysis facilitates this work