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The Internet of Things (IoT) connects diverse devices to provide digital services globally. Edge computing, a new model, processes data at the network edge for faster responses. This paper discusses IoT architecture, protocols, computing models, and the benefits and challenges they pose. It highlights the need for high-performance IoT applications, especially in critical scenarios, and suggests that Edge computing can enhance efficiency and privacy by processing data where it's produced. Environmental impacts of cloud-based data management and the sustainability of Edge computing are also explored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we have examined the topic related to staff stimulation, more specifically, what does it include and why is staff stimulation done? How does it affect workers? What are the challenges and achievements of the training? This paper is based on the research of Kabashi et al. (2015), Jusufi and Ramaj (2020). It is known that stimulation is an important tool for staff development, it is of great importance due to the extraordinary rate of change in the internal and external organizational environment. It is important to ensure that the business is complying with competition rules, this can be achieved through ongoing training. We also organized a survey regarding the expectations from the training, and the experience gained and the results provide answers that prove the theses about the impact of stimulation and motivation on the efficiency and authority that will have during the performance of operational works. The managerial staff of businesses has approximate expectations with benefits and results, proving the thesis that in addition to objective stimulation and motivation such as salary, the staff also needs subjective stimulation by training, evaluating, and feeling important within the business where they work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this research is to analyse the impact of innovation types on the sales growth of manufacturing SMEs in Kosovo. The production base of the Western Balkan countries is very low, so innovations should be developed which are perceived as catalysts for increasing the production capacity of SMEs in these countries. In terms of methodology, the research sample consists of 200 SMEs from the manufacturing sector. The manufacturing sector is not very developed in Kosovo, so this number constitutes 90% of manufacturing SMEs. The achieved results were analysed through logic regression, processing them in the statistical program SPSS. The findings confirm the hypotheses that Marketing innovations and product innovations have a positive impact on increasing sales of these SMEs. Meanwhile, organisational innovations do not have an impact on increasing sales of manufacturing SMEs. This study was conducted with manufacturing SMEs in Kosovo, so the main limitation of this research is the noninclusion of SMEs in other sectors. This research is of particular importance because there is no research that aims to study the impact of innovation types on increasing sales of manufacturing SMEs in Kosovo. Therefore, the results of this research can serve government bodies in drafting policies and strategies for the development of innovative activities of manufacturing SMEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

For Excel’s calculation of basic (fixed) assets amortisation values, the investigated economic and mathematical foundation with required values and their relations were used. The investigated and introduced theory is adapted to Excel calculations of fixed assets amortisation based on today’s needs. All values for Excel’s calculations are sorted into input and output values, and input to main and nested calculations. Two methods for calculating fixed assets amortisation were introduced using Excel. The first method is based on a linear decreasing function, G(t) = G0 (1-pt), which presents the simple interest calculation of the reduced equities for equal periodic amortisation values. The second method is based on the exponential degrading function, G(t) = G0qt, which presents a complex interest calculation of the reduced equities for periodic amortisation amounts in a descending sequence. The continuity of the introduced functions results from the continuity of: the life of the fixed asset, periodic amortisation, accumulated amortisation and non-amortized amount (residual value) of the fixed asset. It is particularly important to introduce dates with the exact time, for the beginning and the end of each amortisation period of the fixed asset. The theory for Excel’s calculation of the fixed asset output values for an arbitrary (planned or unplanned) term has also been explored and introduced. Such calculations relate mainly to terms of alienation, permanent damage, permanent loss of the process function of a fixed asset and periodic accounting reporting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The authors of the paper have innovated and explored the theory of size relations of a financial project, the duration of its creation, the determination of its price, the duration of use and financing of the price of a project. The duration of use of a financial project has two planned time intervals. The first time interval is planned for repayment of the loan amount of the project price, and the second one is for acquisition of the planned profit. A new model of loan repayment is used – with different; decursive annuities, interest rates and periods of capitalization. The introduced theory was applied to calculations in the form of a financial project model using Excel. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The market nowadays is very competitive and only companies that follow the needs and desires of consumers, followed by innovation, can be competitive and create comparative and competitive advantages in the market. The development of new products in the last decade is closely related to the development of information technology in general and to the development of infrastructure through the Internet in particular. Products can now be marketed more easily and faster, and the services provided by companies become more accessible and with a lower cost while considering the rapid development of the digital economy. This approach and this system has already reached Kosovo and it has been a full decade that some Kosovar companies have found a market for their products. One of them, and the most successful today, in the Kosovo market is Gjirafa Company. Gjirafa is an advanced technology and innovation company founded in October 2014, which aims to facilitate life in the digital age, offering Internet-based services such as: Albanian language search engines, Internet advertising platform , online sales service, exclusive video platforms, interest platforms and businesses and much more. Gjirafa today is a success story and a reference point for many companies in its sector, not only local but also foreign. The aim of this paper is to analyze the development of new products in Gjirafa as the key to its success through the digital economy of Kosovo'sand the foreign market. In addition, the role of the new product in attracting new customers and retaining existing ones in order to increase the market and increase the company's participation in the highly competitive market will be examine. The paper also aims to examine the use of key social media indicators from the perspective of individuals who are consumers of various products and services in Kosovo. The working methodology is based on the collection of quantitative data through the research phase with the use of structured questionnaires. Being aware of the importance of e-business in dealing with, we utilize professional literature, credible and relevant reports and research in 30 enterprises in Kosovo in order to provide a solid contribution to academic, business and research interest. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Today's modern lifestyle and contemporary ways of working and gaining knowledge in schools and universities could not be imagined without high technology - the Internet. Simply said, internet entered all the pores of contemporary life in big style. If used rationally, internet can truly facilitate work in all spheres of modern man's life. However, internet also has a dark side which comes to light if its excessive use becomes internet addiction, or internet infatuation. We reached this hypothesis through everyday contact with students in class as well as our colleagues teachers. In order to determine if and to what extent internet addiction among students exists, we applied a generic method, that is, we used survey as one of techniques of research. The survey was conducted in October of academic year 2017/2018. Sample of 79 students was selected from first and fourth grades in Secondary school "Muhsin Rizvić" in Kakanj. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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