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2. Waste-to-Energy in the Circular Economy Transition and Development of Resource-Efficient Business Models.

Author

Atstaja, Dzintra, Cudecka-Purina, Natalija, Koval, Viktor, Kuzmina, Jekaterina, Butkevics, Janis, and Hrinchenko, Hanna

Subjects
CIRCULAR economy, ENVIRONMENTAL protection, WASTE management, WASTE products as fuel, ENVIRONMENTAL health
Abstract

The consistent rise of the per capita waste generation rate has led to an escalation of waste quantities and the need to expand waste disposal methods. Efforts to develop clean and affordable energy systems are increasingly linked to waste-to-energy as part of the transition to a circular economy (CE). A resource-efficient waste-to-energy business model within a CE offers a variety of environmentally friendly waste management options based on their overall environmental impacts but also makes efficient use of available resources and technologies to convert different types of waste into energy, which helps reduce the adverse effects on the environment and create additional energy sources. This research aims to identify innovative waste management solutions to foster the implementation of CE and a more resource-efficient business model. The research methodology is based on qualitative and quantitative research, triangulation, material flow assessment, and systems dynamics. The value of this study is within the analysis of existing waste-to-energy plant case studies to identify a set of recommendations and appropriate business models for the countries that are at an early stage of evaluation of such facilities. This study found that waste-to-energy plants are critical to achieving the EU's waste disposal targets by 2035. The findings highlight the importance of supporting mechanisms in the waste sector, such as structural funds, as the industry primarily focuses on societal health and safety and environmental protection, alongside resource efficiency and circularity potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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6. Measuring Patients′ Satisfaction in For-Profit Orthopedic Hospital

Author

Kuzmina Jekaterina

Subjects
patients′ satisfaction, private for-profit orthopedic hospital, Business, HF5001-6182, Economics as a science, HB71-74
Abstract

Patients′ satisfaction plays the central role in management of private hospitals, therefore the development of appropriate methodology and its adjustment to specific needs is necessary. The goal of the research is to develop and test methodology for the assessment of patient satisfaction in a private for-profit orthopedic hospital in Latvia that is consistent for results, as it should help to determine potential areas of progress in the coming periods. Moreover, satisfied patients are likely to return, to fulfil medical treatment requirements achieving better clinical results, as well as to recommend the hospital to others thus contributing to better overall performance of the organization. The results of the study show that the developed tool could be a valid instrument for measuring patient’s satisfaction, allowing to improve the existing processes inside the organization, as well as benchmark different segments in the hospital as far as possible and develop best-practice approaches.

Published
2017
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10. Well-being in the work environment as foundation to achieve sustainable development goal

Author

Kuzmina Jekaterina, Atstāja Dzintra, Dambe Gundega, Kichuk Yaroslav, and Bykhovchenko Valentyna

Subjects
Environmental sciences, GE1-350
Abstract

Sustainable development of the world is one of the most discussed topics, while well-being and risk-awareness of the employees are important elements to achieve it. The aim of the study is to analyse the work environment factors that are considered important by prospective and new employees and compare them with the opinions of experienced professional HR and company managers. The second goal of the research paper is to measure the risk-awareness of young adults due to its relevance for the current discussion. The results of the study show that students consider safe and ergonomic working conditions, green thinking, flexible working hours and good pay as the most important factors in the workplace. HR professionals, on the other hand, consider the psychological climate, safety, engagement, and work-life balance as the most important factors. Young adults in Latvia show some level of risk-awareness, while a deeper understanding of the issues is necessary.

Published
2021
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11. Investigation of a Shock Freezing Concept with Additional Electromagnetic Field Exposure

Author

Mironovs, Viktors, Sokolovs, Vadims, Zemchenkovs, Vjačeslavs, Kuzmina, Jekaterina, Stankevica, Viktorija, and Lapkovskis, Vjaceslavs

Abstract

Widely used to preserve foods for long-term preservation, freezing is a standard method of preserving food goods. This technique is highly energy-intensive and time-consuming. Utilising shock freezing techniques helps to accelerate the process. The current paper analyses information regarding the technology and application of shock-freezing technologies, including those utilising electromagnetic and electric fields. The results of experiments conducted using a refrigerator equipped with an electromagnetic system are reported. In order to achieve the research objectives, coils were installed in the refrigerator to induce an alternating electromagnetic field with an electromagnetic induction value of up to 0.6 mT. Preliminary experiments were carried out using sodium chloride solutions with various concentrations found in perspective frozen food products.

Published
2023
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18. FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Author

Kuzmina, Jekaterina and Kuzmina, Jekaterina

Abstract

Since the beginning of the XXI century, there have been clear modifications in the sector of higher education, when the institutions have moved near to the economic sector. These changes were primary introduced as the consecutive response to the transformation processes within the society, which should be embedded in the following construct: there was a clear move towards a more competitive and market-based system. Due to the changes in the operating environment financial sustainability and its management for the higher education institutions became one of the core elements. The main objective of the current paper is to discuss the practical application of the methodology for the management of higher education institutions based on the example of Latvian private higher education institutions. The author would like to argue that the paper contributes to the fundamental discussion of financial sustainability in the field of higher education institution management. Moreover, it has got practical implications for the management of the organizations not only in Latvia but also in other countries when efficiency and effectiveness are primary issues.

Published
2021

20. Development of Investment Strategy Applying Corporate Social Responsibility

Author

Kuzmina, Jekaterina, Lindemane, Marija, Kuzmina, Jekaterina, and Lindemane, Marija

Abstract

Purpose of the article: Due to globalization processes and technological development, companies are having more influence on global society than ever. Therefore, business misconduct causes enormous harm to stakeholders, whereas ethical behavior is becoming an important issue. The goal of the following study is to verify and measure a positive effect from investments in social activities on financial attractiveness of companies in the form of its stock portfolio value growth. Methodology/methods: In order to achieve the goal of the research, quantitative analysis is used by comparing performance of stock portfolio of companies having long-term investments in social activities with market index increment. The quantitative results are accompanied with the review of corporate social responsibility definition and some practical issues on governmental and corporation level. Scientific aim: The conducted research contributes both to the scientific discussion about development of appropriate investment strategy in companies applying CSR principles as well as to the discussion of related terminology used in the field. Findings: The research has shown that engagement in the CSR activities tends to have strong positive effect on companies’ financial results and investors’ financial performance. The research proves this fact by comparing value increment of CSR-portfolio (+35.99% gained from January 2015 to March 2017) with market index (+22.37% in the same period). Conclusions: Regardless the positive result achieved in the study the authors have determined several gaps in the research, which will be discussed in the further studies on the field.

Published
2018

22. Jauniešu bezdarba problēma un tās iespējamie risinājumi Latvijā un Spānijā

Author

Kuzmina, Jekaterina, Dunska, Margarita, and Latvijas Universitāte. Ekonomikas un vadības fakultāte

Subjects
Vadībzinātne, jauniešu bezdarbs, Latvijas darba tirgus, Spānijas darba tirgus, jauniešu nodarbinātība
Abstract

Jauniešu bezdarba problēma ir ļoti aktuāla tēma mūsdienās, par to liecina augstie bezdarba radītāji Spānijā un Latvijā. Spānija ir līderis ar visaugstāko jauniešu bezdarbu ES. Maģistra darba mērķis ir izpētīt bezdarba problēmas aktualitāti un nozīmi Latvijā un Spānijā jauniešu vidū un izstrādāt priekšlikumus, kuri nodrošinātu bezdarba samazināšanos. Darba gaitā tiek risināti vairāki uzdevumi: izpētīti informācijas avoti, teorijas, pētījumi un veikta Latvijas un Spānijas darba tirgu analīze. Pētījumā tiek izmantota anketēšana un ekspertu intervijas. Rezultātā ir noskaidrota jauniešu attieksme pret bezdarba problēmu, ka arī ekspertu viedoklis un situācijas apkopojums. Tiek izstrādāti iespējamie risinājumi jauniešu bezdarba problēmas risināšanai. Maģistra darbā ir noskaidrots, ka jauniešu bezdarbs ir viena no pamatproblēmām Latvijā un Spānijā. Latvijai izdodas labāk risināt jauniešu bezdarba problēmu., Youth unemployment problem is very important today, high unemployment in Spain and Latvia proves this statement. Spain has the highest youth unemployment rate in the EU. The study aims to explore the problem of youth unemployment importance in Latvia and Spain and to develop proposals to ensure unemployment reduction. In this study many different tasks are performed: exploring different sources of information, theories, studies and the analyses of Latvian and Spanish labour market. The study includes questionnaires and interviews with experts. As a result, the attitude of the youth towards the problem of unemployment has been established, as well as expert opinion, and a summary of the situation have been provided. Possible solutions have been developed to tackle youth unemployment. The Master's thesis has revealed that youth unemployment is one of the basic Latvian and Spain problems. Latvia manages to better tackle youth unemployment.

Published
2015

23. Ecological Quality Analysis of the Rezekne River after Zooplankton

Author

Deksne, Rasma, Božko, Margarita, Kuzmina, Jekaterina, Linužs, Andris, Deksne, Rasma, Božko, Margarita, Kuzmina, Jekaterina, and Linužs, Andris

Abstract

During seasonal studies 2012 (August/October), samples of zooplankton were collected and analyzed according standard method. Chemical quality of the Rezekne River's water investigated. Changes of quantitative and qualitative characteristics, saprobity index, species diversity (Shannon- Wiener index) and Renkonen index were employed for the analysis of zooplankton community structure in the Rezekne River. The Rezekne River saprobity varies from o – saprobity to β – mesosaprobity. The lowest ecological quality was determined in the leg of the Rezekne River in the territory of Rezekne city, which characterises with decrease in the total zooplankton abundance and species diversity according to Shannon - Wiener index, increase of saprobity.

Published
2015

24. Plaģiāta problēma akadēmiskajā vidē

Author

Kuzmina, Jekaterina, Kalniņa, Iveta, and Latvijas Universitāte. Sociālo zinātņu fakultāte

Subjects
Bibliotēkzinātne
Abstract

Bakalaura darbā tiek apskatīti nozīmīgi aspekti, kuri saistīti ar plaģiāta problēmu akadēmiskajā vidē. Akcentēta plaģiāta izmantošana studiju procesā un noskaidrots Latvijas Universitātes Sociālo zinātņu fakultātes studentu viedoklis par šo problēmu. Plaģiāts kļuvis daudz aktuālāks līdz ar interneta resursu izmantošanu, jo piekļuve informācijai un iespējas to kopēt ir kļuvušas vienkāršākas. Kā pētījuma teorētiskā bāze tiek izmantota pragmatisma filozofija un mazākās piepūles princips. Pētījuma metodes: anketēšana, fokusgrupas un ekspertu intervijas. Rezultātā ir noskaidrota studentu attieksme par plaģiātu studiju procesā. Vēlme ar pēc iespējas mazāku piepūli paveikt nepieciešamo darbu ir viens no galvenajiem iemesliem, kāpēc studenti veido plaģiātu. Atslēgvārdi: plaģiāts, studiju process, pragmatisms, mazākās piepūles princips., The bachelor’s paper discusses important aspects of the problem of plagiarism in the academic area. The primary emphasis of the study is on the concept of plagiarism in the study process and as well as on obtaining information about the attitude of the students of the Faculty of Social Science of the University of Latvia to this problem. The problem of plagiarism has become bigger nowadays with access to information becoming easier. The theoretical basis includes two theories: pragmatism and the principle of least effort. Three research methods were used – those of survey, focus group and expert interviews. Research results demonstrate the students' attitude to plagiarism in the study process. Internet plays a major role in the formation of plagiarism. Keywords: plagiarisms, study process, pragmatism, principle of least effort.

Published
2013

26. Conditional risk measure modeling for Latvian insurance companies

Author

Kuzmina, Jekaterina, Pettere, Gaida, and Voronova, Irina

Subjects
Latvian insurance market, conditional risk measures, Value at Risk, risk management, Financial Economics, asset allocation
Abstract

Due to the current economical situation on the Latvian market insurance companies are forced to consider other possibilities of income generation. One of such opportunities could be seen in cash flows from investment operations, while managing stocks' portfolios. The process of portfolio management is tightly connected with adequate risk management. In the current paper we have used copula approach for estimating portfolio’s conditional risk measures and though to contribute to the discussion about appropriate risk management in the insurance companies.

Published
2009
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28. Measuring Patients′ Satisfaction in For-Profit Orthopedic Hospital

Author

Kuzmina, Jekaterina

Abstract

Patients′ satisfaction plays the central role in management of private hospitals, therefore the development of appropriate methodology and its adjustment to specific needs is necessary. The goal of the research is to develop and test methodology for the assessment of patient satisfaction in a private for-profit orthopedic hospital in Latvia that is consistent for results, as it should help to determine potential areas of progress in the coming periods. Moreover, satisfied patients are likely to return, to fulfil medical treatment requirements achieving better clinical results, as well as to recommend the hospital to others thus contributing to better overall performance of the organization. The results of the study show that the developed tool could be a valid instrument for measuring patient’s satisfaction, allowing to improve the existing processes inside the organization, as well as benchmark different segments in the hospital as far as possible and develop best-practice approaches.

Published
2017
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30. EVALUATION OF GUARANTEE RISK IN INDIVIDUAL SAVING PLANS.

Author

Kuzmina, Jekaterina

Subjects
RISK assessment, FINANCIAL markets, SOCIAL impact, SAVINGS, STOCK exchanges, PENSIONS
Abstract

Over the past years the process of aging in European countries has turned into a serious problem for the whole societies. As a result, individual saving plans, in which contributions are invested in the financial markets, are becoming gradually more popular. However, the risk that the investment fails to cover the planned life standard in the old age can be considerable. One of the main goals of saving for retirement is to make up for the loss of income in old age. Achieving this goal can be threatened if the stock market crashes shortly before retirement, thereby destroying a great amount of one?s savings. In order to protect the contribution payers against this risk, the modern pension frames include embedded guarantees, while the design of investment guarantees varies according to country. The purpose of the paper is to analyze deterministic maturity guarantees embedded in individual pension products (used in several European countries), regardless of the legal definition, providing the study on the influence of the guarantee level on the guarantee risk, based on the artificial investment portfolio (consisting of equities) in the time horizon of 30 years. Even though there is a comprehensive literature dealing with guarantees embedded in life insurance products, beginning with the seminal work of Brennan & Schwartz (1976, 1979) and Boyle & Schwartz (1977), who applied the option pricing theory to price equity-linked life insurance with asset value guarantees. However, literature addressing guarantees embedded in pension plans is still rare. So the paper is going to contribute to this topic [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2012

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