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View article: Risks and benefits of artificial intelligence deepfakes: Systematic review and comparison of public attitudes in seven European Countries
Risks and benefits of artificial intelligence deepfakes: Systematic review and comparison of public attitudes in seven European Countries Open
This study provides an evidence-based integrated appraisal of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes by integrating a cross-disciplinary literature synthesis with original opinion-poll evidence from seven European countries. A SW…
View article: Evaluating the value for money in procurement for EU-funded projects: the perspectives of Slovak regional and local authorities
Evaluating the value for money in procurement for EU-funded projects: the perspectives of Slovak regional and local authorities Open
Awarding public contracts using evaluation criteria that consider price and quality (MEAT) rather than the lowest price allows contracting authorities to pursue broader societal goals, thereby maximising the potential of value for money. T…
View article: Everyday artificial intelligence unveiled: Societal awareness of technological transformation
Everyday artificial intelligence unveiled: Societal awareness of technological transformation Open
Research background: As Artificial Intelligence (AI) weaves into the fabric of daily life, its societal and economic implications underscore the urgency of embracing an environment conducive to its informed adoption. This requires a sophis…
View article: On Relative Success in Obtaining Grants for Smart Cities in the European Union and on the Cost of the Outcome
On Relative Success in Obtaining Grants for Smart Cities in the European Union and on the Cost of the Outcome Open
The concept of smart cities is gaining momentum with efforts to go greener and be more sustainable along with the growing demand for data-driven policies. The European Union (EU) is highly committed to fostering sustainable urban developme…
View article: Quantification of factors influencing differences in the Case Mix Index and their significance for health systems sustainability
Quantification of factors influencing differences in the Case Mix Index and their significance for health systems sustainability Open
Case Mix Index (CMI) represents a standard indicator of hospital disease seriousness at both the national and international level. CMI is structured to compute hospital payments and not to follow up disease seriousness. It is considerably …
View article: Quantifying Export Potential and Barriers of SMEs in V4
Quantifying Export Potential and Barriers of SMEs in V4 Open
The article aims at quantifying the export potential and barriers of SMEs in V4 using specific criteria.The research took place in SMEs in Visegrad countries from September 2019 to April 2020, including a questionnaire survey of 478 manage…
View article: Institutions, corruption and transparency in effective healthcare public procurement: Evidence from Central and Eastern Europe
Institutions, corruption and transparency in effective healthcare public procurement: Evidence from Central and Eastern Europe Open
The benefits of good procurement practices in the healthcare sector are well known. Indeed, the importance of transparent, effective and efficient procurement of medical goods and services has gained momentum even more in light of the rece…
View article: RISK MANAGEMENT LEVEL DETERMINANTS IN VISEGRAD COUNTRIES – SECTORAL ANALYSIS
RISK MANAGEMENT LEVEL DETERMINANTS IN VISEGRAD COUNTRIES – SECTORAL ANALYSIS Open
Increasing competition has emphasized the need for creating and using more effective strategies at the level of SMEs to achieve competitive advantage. SMEs face higher risks in terms of the globalization due to the limited resources as wel…
View article: On competition and transparency in public procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic in the European Union
On competition and transparency in public procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic in the European Union Open
Government expenditures on acquiring services, goods, and work through public procurement represent a substantial proportion of the EU’s GDP. Competitive and transparent tendering procedures are generally believed to promote achieving the …
View article: Satisfaction of inpatients with health care facilities and medical services in Slovak Republic
Satisfaction of inpatients with health care facilities and medical services in Slovak Republic Open
Evaluation of the healthcare facilities and inpatients satisfaction with healthcare services is a decisive point in the healthcare enhancement process. The aim of the study is to map the overall inpatients satisfaction with provided health…
View article: Changes in Alcohol Consumption and Determinants of Excessive Drinking During the COVID-19 Lockdown in the Slovak Republic
Changes in Alcohol Consumption and Determinants of Excessive Drinking During the COVID-19 Lockdown in the Slovak Republic Open
As a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, countries have been forced to adopt strong restrictions, such as lockdown, which can lead to serious consequences for public health, including the problematic use of addictiv…
View article: Fiscal Decentralisation of Services: The Case of the Local Public Sector in European Countries
Fiscal Decentralisation of Services: The Case of the Local Public Sector in European Countries Open
Services are a dynamically developing economic sector in all countries. The paper focuses on public services, evaluated from the perspective of fiscal decentralization. It aims to evaluate the level of fiscal decentralization of expenditur…
View article: The importance of evaluating inpatients? satisfaction with emphasis on the aspect of confidence
The importance of evaluating inpatients? satisfaction with emphasis on the aspect of confidence Open
Research background: The patients? confidence in physicians, as well as in healthcare personnel in general, is an important determinant of the patients? satisfaction and their loyalty. The patients? confidence as well as their overall sati…
View article: The impact of agreement on government procurement use on the competition in Slovak healthcare sector
The impact of agreement on government procurement use on the competition in Slovak healthcare sector Open
The efficiency of the public finance system is conditioned also by the efficiency of public procurement processes. The Slovak healthcare system has been under pressure to increase long-term efficiency. With respect to achieve the efficienc…
View article: Efficiency of Public Procurement in the Czech and Slovak Health Care Sectors
Efficiency of Public Procurement in the Czech and Slovak Health Care Sectors Open
Health systems in most (if not all) countries perpetually struggle with financial problems and search for resources to cover health care needs. Increased efficiency of health procurement has the potential to save a lot of money and to real…
View article: The efficiency of public procurement in the health sector – the platform on sustainable public finances
The efficiency of public procurement in the health sector – the platform on sustainable public finances Open
At present, public procurement processes and their efficiency represent one of the key determinants of public finance system. Many countries of the European Union work intensively on reforming public procurement processes. The main aim of …
View article: Efficiency Evaluation of Public Procurement of Medical Equipment
Efficiency Evaluation of Public Procurement of Medical Equipment Open
At present, the health systems of many countries face complex challenges even if their priority objectives remain the same - to provide sustainable health systems at the current and the prognostic demographic changes and requirements in a …
View article: Sustainable Public Procurement in Central European Countries. Can It Also Bring Savings?
Sustainable Public Procurement in Central European Countries. Can It Also Bring Savings? Open
The efficiency of public resource use and its strategic framework with respect to sustainable public procurement policies, such as the most economically advantageous tender (hereafter MEAT), has become an important topic nowadays. Therefor…
View article: Competition in Public Procurement in the Czech and Slovak Public Health Care Sectors
Competition in Public Procurement in the Czech and Slovak Public Health Care Sectors Open
Sustainability of health financing is a critical issue for all countries, especially now in the COVID-19 period. The final level of achievements of critical public health goals is connected not only with the efforts of the people involved,…
View article: Interaction of Socioeconomic Status with Risky Internet Use, Gambling and Substance Use in Adolescents from a Structurally Disadvantaged Region in Central Europe
Interaction of Socioeconomic Status with Risky Internet Use, Gambling and Substance Use in Adolescents from a Structurally Disadvantaged Region in Central Europe Open
Background and aims: The current level of knowledge concerning the effect of socioeconomic status (SES) on internet use, gambling, and substance use in structurally disadvantaged regions is scarce. The objective of this study was an invest…
View article: DISCREPANCIES IN PERCEPTION AND EVALUATION OF MACROENVIRONMENT – SECTORAL ANALYSIS
DISCREPANCIES IN PERCEPTION AND EVALUATION OF MACROENVIRONMENT – SECTORAL ANALYSIS Open
The aim of presented study is to evaluate macroeconomic environment and to determine differences in perception of macroeconomic environment by entrepreneurs in Slovak Republic and Czech Republic. Data collection was done by questionnaire w…
View article: Economic Value Estimation of the Natural Heritage of the Tatra National Park
Economic Value Estimation of the Natural Heritage of the Tatra National Park Open
The aim of the study is to determine the economic value of the Tatra National Park. The willingness to pay approximation was used. Additionally, a questionnaire survey was applied in order to collect data. It contained a hypothetical event…
View article: Evaluation of economic potential of business environment development by comparing sector differences: perspective of SMEs in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Evaluation of economic potential of business environment development by comparing sector differences: perspective of SMEs in the Czech Republic and Slovakia Open
Research background: Improving business conditions and SME development are signs of a country?s macroeconomic stability. The issue of identifying and removing barriers to the development of firms in the SME segment is a priority in all cou…
View article: Age-gender mortality study on alcohol-induced deaths in Slovakia
Age-gender mortality study on alcohol-induced deaths in Slovakia Open
In such development of the alcohol-related mortality structure, the priority remains the permanent provision of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention at the individual and population level. The results of our analysis represent a valu…
View article: Spatial analysis of alcohol-related mortality in Slovakia
Spatial analysis of alcohol-related mortality in Slovakia Open
The results of this analysis provide valuable insights for national and regional health policymakers in the process of preparing high-quality health regional plans, as well as retrospectively assessing the success of existing health polici…
View article: Financial literacy and rationality of youth in Slovakia
Financial literacy and rationality of youth in Slovakia Open
In recent years, the importance of issue of financial literacy of young people increases. Given view is evidenced by numerous research studies which aim to detect the factors that determine the financial literacy level of subjects of studi…