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Rare earth elements and yttrium along eastern Atlantic estuaries

Rare earth elements (REE) are widely used as tracers of geochemical and anthropogenic processes across diverse environments. We investigated the abundances, sources, and fractionation of REE and Y in 12 estuaries along the Southwest Atlantic Coast. Additionally, we assessed the concentrations of Al, Fe, Mn, and organic carbon (OC) to elucidate the influence of diagenetic remobilization and facilitate comparison between estuaries. The ƩREEY varied widely, ranging from 6 mg kg-1 (Santa Cruz Channel; > 90% sand) to 337 mg kg-1 (Piraquê-Açú; 30% silt+clay). Normalized REE abundances relative to post-Archean Australian shale (PAAS) revealed enrichment of light REE (LREE) over heavy REE (HREE). Moreover, the northern estuaries of the Todos os Santos Bay (São Paulo, Mataripe, Subaé), Vitória Bay, and the Doce River exhibited enrichment of medium REE (MREE) over HREE. Positive correlation between ƩREEY and Al, Fe, and Mn were observed in 5 of the studied estuaries. LREE showed a positive correlation with Al (r2 > 0.7) and Fe (r2 > 0.8) across most of the areas studied. Additionally, REE were significantly correlated with Mn (r2 > 0.8) in only 5 out of the 12 estuaries, while a positive correlation with OC (r2 > 0.8) was observed in 8 estuaries. The concentration of REEY, Al, Mn, Fe, and OC depends on the bottom types and position along the estuarine zones. The observed REEY abundances contribute to the characterization of estuaries along the east coast of Brazil and can serve as a baseline reference for the region.

The effect of the conventional deadlift and Romanian deadlift on muscle activation and joint angles at submaximal intensity

For fitness professionals delivering strength and conditioning programmes and recreational athletes designing their own programmes, exercise selection and an appropriate loading stimulus over time are the cornerstones of an effective resistance training programme. The conventional deadlift (CD), a compound, closed-chain movement, is prescribed to increase the strength of the posterior chain and the quadriceps. The Romanian Deadlift (RDL) is an isolated knee variation of the CD, whereby the knee angle is stable throughout the movement (Lee et al., 2018, J Exer Sci Fit, 16, 87-93). The RDL is a key movement in weightlifting training and is a commonly used developer of posterior chain muscles (Weaver and Kerksick, 2017, Strength Cond J, 39, 85-90). Studies comparing the CD and RDL are limited. Using surface EMG 2D motion analysis of the lower limb, we aim to determine if (i) biceps femoris activation is greater than the vastus lateralis during the RDL, (ii) there is a higher activation of both vastus lateralis and biceps femoris during the CD, and (ii) whether an injury is more likely to occur during a CD or RDL using the angles and range of motion (ROM) of the hip, knee, and ankle. 15 recreationally active adults with experience with the CD and RDL were recruited. Surface EMG sensors were placed on the vastus lateralis and biceps femoris, and markers were placed for 2D motion analysis in the sagittal plane. MVC data were collected for three repetitions of both lifts at 70% RDL 1RM. Five repetitions at 50% RDL 1RM were used for analysis. Statistical analysis was conducted using a paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The results show greater activation of the vastus lateralis in the CD than the RDL (P < 0.05) but no difference in the biceps femoris. No differences were found in hip angles during ascent or descent at mid-thigh and knee height (P = 0.343), but there were differences at the bottom position. Knee angles during ascent and descent at the mid-thigh were different (P = 0.027) but not at knee height. No differences at the ankle joint were found at the mid-thigh (P = 0.12), but differences were found at knee height and bottom position. Finally, ROM at the hip, knee, and ankle during ascent and descent were significantly different (P = 0.002). The findings may help fitness professionals and recreational athletes make decisions such as exercise selection, load management, and injury prevention strategies based on the comparative effectiveness and risks of the CD and RDL.

Application of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio in ankylosing spondylitis: Based on bibliometric and visualization analysis.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) as a autoimmune disease involves inflammatory responses in the development of the disease, often causing changes in the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR). In the past few decades, research on the relationship between NLR and AS has generally shown an upward trend. This study adopts the bibliometrics method to analyze the development trend, frontier, and hotspots of global research in this field in the past 2 decades. By searching for publications in the SCI-Expanded edition of the Web of Science Core Collection, the information of literature published between 2000 and 2023 is recorded. Based on the VOSviewer, CiteSpace and Excel, bibliometric analysis, and visualization analysis are conducted on the overall distribution of annual output, leading countries, active institutions, journals, authors, co-cited references, and keywords. Through retrieving and screening, a total of 1654 papers are obtained for analysis. In the past 2 decades, the number of publications related to this field has shown an increasing trend. The United States has the highest Hirsch index (H-index) and publication volume. The most productive institution is Harvard University, while the H-index of the University of Milan in Italy is far ahead. Frontiers in Immunology is the institution with the highest output. The H-index of the Annals of the Rheumatic holds the top position. This study has uncovered the main emphasis on NLR in AS research and has provided clarification regarding the value of NLR as a biomarker for immune inflammatory response in the diagnosis and prognosis of AS.

Tornado-induced risk analysis of railway system considering the correlation of parameters

The Yangtze River Delta region in China is characterized by a highly dense railway network, coupled with the frequent occurrence of tornado hazards. While tornadoes pose operational risks to railway networks, there was a noticeable dearth of research in this area. To bridge this gap, we propose an analytical framework. Initially, within regions covered by an extensive railway network, we utilize historical data to construct the random field of tornado hazards. For establishing this random field, we recommend adopting the C-vine copula model to capture the correlations among tornado parameters. Subsequently, in the risk analysis of the railway system, three representative disaster scenarios were formulated to comprehensively depict the influence of tornadoes on train operations. Methodologies were presented for calculating the probabilities of these scenarios and the damage measures for train disruption and deceleration. Finally, the physical and functional risk of the railway segments are calculated, and a comprehensive risk assessment is derived. The results reveal that the Angting–Zhengjiang line faces a notably high functional risk, leading to an annual average increase of 0.27 days in the total travel time of the rail network. Both the Angting–Zhengjiang and Yangzhou–Haian lines share the top position in comprehensive risk, emphasizing the need for focused attention.

The French approach to promoting gender diversity in corporate governance

An increasing number of countries are adopting policies on gender diversity in corporate governance. Some regulators believe that non-binding recommendations, or ‘soft law’, are sufficient and that stakeholder social pressure will promote diversity. Others argue that ‘hard law’ is needed, including mandatory quotas with sanctions for non-compliance. Both sides believe that increasing gender diversity on boards of directors is necessary to promote diversity in executive committees and other top management positions. Empirical evidence from France sheds light on this debate. Initially, the country supported the ‘soft law’ approach. However, following the Norwegian example, France passed the Copé-Zimmermann law in 2011, which imposed a mandatory quota of 40% gender diversity on boards of directors by 2017. In 2021, the French parliament passed the Rixain law, recognising the limited progress of the previous law and setting a mandatory quota of 40% on boards by 2029. This law was the first of its kind in Western countries.

Does managerial myopia exacerbate firms excessive financialization? Evidence from Malaysia

PurposeThis study aims to examine the influence of managerial myopia on the excessive financialization behavior of listed firms on Bursa Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachThrough a sample of 313 firms from 2015 to 2021, the author examine whether managerial myopia promotes or inhibits corporate financialization. The author uses ordinary least squares and Logit as the baseline models and addresses potential endogeneity through the dynamic-panel generalized method of moments. The results are also robust to alternative measures of financialization and managerial myopia.FindingsThe results show a significant positive effect of managerial myopia on the excessive financialization of enterprises. Furthermore, the findings indicate that the impact of managerial myopia on the over-financialization of enterprises is more prominent in periods of low economic policy uncertainty. However, the relationship between excessive financialization and managerial myopia is weakened in the presence of female chief executive officers.Practical implicationsThe empirical results have useful policy implications. First, firms should establish scientific managerial assessment and supervision systems to avoid excessive financial investment behavior by myopic managers caused by assessments that place too much emphasis on short-term performance. Second, regulators and policymakers should encourage firms to appoint women to top management positions, which may inhibit short-sighted financialization behavior. Finally, the regulatory authorities should undertake the necessary measures driving companies to disclose the investment direction of the funds so that shareholders and investors can understand the use direction of the funds in a timely manner, which can effectively prevent the economy “from the real to the virtual” and promote the development of the real economy.Originality/valueThis paper expands the existing research on corporate financialization behavior and provides a new theoretical basis for the underlying factors of excessive financialization. It studies the influence of corporate financialization from the perspective of short-run managerial actions and deepens the understanding of managerial myopia and companies’ financialization levels.

Challenges of Women Working as Leaders in Aruba’s Hotel Industry

Summary The hotel industry tends to underrepresent females in top management positions. Arguably, this problem is more acute in small island nations where few higher management positions are available due to the smallness of the sector. This case study explores female hotel leaders’ perceptions of gender bias in Aruba’s hotel sector. Semi-structured interviews were expanded with the Zoomorphic Forced Metaphor Elicitation Technique (ZFMET). This method surfaces nonconscious memories and offers rich insights on study participants’ perception of the implicit bias barriers that they encountered. These self-reports include their cognitive and behavioral responses to these barriers. Results show how the female managers evolve as they overcame gender bias. Overall, the managers perceive that they have grown wiser, stronger, and more alert to the occurrence of implicit gender bias. Information © The Authors 2024

Spatiotemporal brain hierarchies of auditory memory recognition and predictive coding

Our brain is constantly extracting, predicting, and recognising key spatiotemporal features of the physical world in order to survive. While neural processing of visuospatial patterns has been extensively studied, the hierarchical brain mechanisms underlying conscious recognition of auditory sequences and the associated prediction errors remain elusive. Using magnetoencephalography (MEG), we describe the brain functioning of 83 participants during recognition of previously memorised musical sequences and systematic variations. The results show feedforward connections originating from auditory cortices, and extending to the hippocampus, anterior cingulate gyrus, and medial cingulate gyrus. Simultaneously, we observe backward connections operating in the opposite direction. Throughout the sequences, the hippocampus and cingulate gyrus maintain the same hierarchical level, except for the final tone, where the cingulate gyrus assumes the top position within the hierarchy. The evoked responses of memorised sequences and variations engage the same hierarchical brain network but systematically differ in terms of temporal dynamics, strength, and polarity. Furthermore, induced-response analysis shows that alpha and beta power is stronger for the variations, while gamma power is enhanced for the memorised sequences. This study expands on the predictive coding theory by providing quantitative evidence of hierarchical brain mechanisms during conscious memory and predictive processing of auditory sequences.

A Case Study of Fragmentation Improvement by Primer Placement in Kevitsa Mine

The effect of detonator placement on rock fragmentation by blasting was studied in the Kevitsa open-pit mine. Considering rock mass properties, explosives properties, and blast parameters, a comprehensive analysis of 37 production blasts confirms that the middle detonator yields finer fragmentation than the bottom detonator in the full range of investigated sizes. Meanwhile, using the LS-DYNA code, a bench model with a single blasthole was built in a three-dimensional setting. A single detonator placed at two different positions—the middle and bottom—of the explosive column was analyzed in this study. By analyzing principal stress states on the plane through the blasthole axial and vertical to the bench face, the numerical results show that the middle detonator creates a stress concentration area near the bench face characterized by triaxial tension, while the bottom detonator does not. Furthermore, the middle detonator generates a larger stress concentration area with biaxial tension near the bench face than the bottom detonator. Considering that triaxial and biaxial tensions are more favorable to fragmentation than uniaxial tension, it can be concluded from simulation results that these areas with triaxial tension and biaxial tension in the middle detonator are a significant factor contributing to achieving better fragmentation, compared to the bottom detonator. The middle detonator position has replaced the bottom detonator position in the Kevitsa mine.

A bibliometric analysis of literature published on ChatGPT and GPT

Purpose This study aims to analyse the literature published on ChatGPT and generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) available through Scopus to identify the top countries, institutions, authors, journals and titles in terms of publishing and citations in the area.The research also intends to determine the collaborative trends among countries and authors as well as top-used keywords on the topic identified from the analysed literature. Design/methodology/approach The researchers searched the Scopus database to collect and assess the literature on the topic. The paper used six applications such as Biblioshiny, VosViewer, Python, MS Access and Excel and Endnote to collect and analyse the literature. Findings It is found that European countries such as the USA, the UK and Germany took the lead in terms of publishing and impact in the area but the USA stood first with 90 publications and 1,720 citations in this connection. Likewise, the organization “Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen” scored the top position regarding publishing, but Open AI remained on top for getting the highest citations (1,384). Apropos, the author “Choi, Y” produced the highest number of publications. The research also shares the collaborative patterns, top journals and publications in the area, as well as the top-used keywords on the topic. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that shares a bibliometric analysis of literature published on GPT and ChatGPT. The research not only fills the research gap on the topic but also shares implications for relevant stakeholders and future research directions for future researchers.

Fábrica de líderes: a influência da USP na formação da elite dirigente nacional

The University of São Paulo (USP) is acknowledged for its scientific and cultural significance. This article investigates the extent of USP’s influence on the shaping of Brazil’s governing elites. The study is founded on a quantitative analysis of the academic background of individuals occupying top positions in the federal public administration (Presidents of the Republic, Presidents of the Central Bank, Ministers of State, leaders of the Legislative, Judiciary, and the Public Prosecutor Service) from the 1930s to the present day. The data reveals that usp has made a significant contribution to the education of high-ranking federal members across various spheres, with its influence being predominant. The participation of USP alumni varies over time and between different political regimes, being more pronounced during democratic periods. Moreover, other higher education institutions have also played crucial roles in the formation of governing elites. The diversity of institutions attended by government members reflects the complexity and dynamics of the formation of Brazilian elites, influenced by political and social changes over time.

The Impact of “Retail Media” on Online Marketplaces: Insights from a Field Experiment

A part of retail media wherein sponsored product listings are interleaved with organic product listings in the search results is a large and growing phenomenon. In this paper, we study the impact of displaying sponsored listings at top positions for the platform. Analyzing data from a large-scale field experiment at a leading online marketplace in India, we find nuanced results that substantially vary across product categories. In the electronics category, the sponsored listings receive fewer clicks than the organic listings that they replace. Surprisingly, this effect is reversed in the clothing category, in which the ads perform better than the displaced organic listings, suggesting that sponsored listings might help the platform identify new high-relevance products and improve search rankings for these categories. At the search level, we find that increasing the fraction of sponsored listings (by about 10% points) in the search results does not affect the performance in any product category. This implies that ads bring in additional revenue for the marketplace yet do not hurt overall consumer response (in the short run). We theorize that the variation across categories occurs because of differing degrees of information asymmetry on product relevance between the marketplace and the sellers.

دوافع تعرض الشباب السعودي لصفحات المؤثرين على شبكة الإنترنت وعلاقتها باتجاهاتهم نحو العمل

The study aims to investigate the relationship between the motivations that drive Saudi youth to engage with influencer pages on the internet and their attitudes towards work. This will be achieved by monitoring their motivations for engagement and comparing them with their attitudes toward traditional employment and online work. The study belongs to descriptive research and employs a media survey methodology. The study sample was represented in Saudi youth, totaling 400 individuals, including both males and females. Out of this sample, 312 individuals were selected based on their exposure to influencer pages on the internet. Data was collected using a questionnaire as the survey instrument. The study reached a set of results, among the most notable of which are as follows: Snapchat emerged as the top social media platform preferred for following influencers, with a percentage of 67.1%. TikTok came in second place with a percentage of 52.9%. The motivations of entertainment and leisure, along with staying informed about news in general, shared the top position among the reasons why the participants in the study followed influencer pages on social media. In the second position, the motivation was to gain new ideas for work. Saudi youth selected the page of Ahmed Al Shugairi as the most followed influencer page for them, followed by Faiz Al-Maliki in the second position, and Najla Al Wadaani in the third position. Additionally, the statement "Combining traditional work and online work is possible" ranked at the forefront of the study sample's attitudes towards work, with a tendency towards agreement. Following this, the statement "Influencer pages have helped me acquire information that can be beneficial in the professional field" came in the second position.

Density functional theory studies on dehydrogenation of methanol to formaldehyde on Pt(1 1 1) surface at different coverage

Platinum metal exhibits excellent catalytic activity and selectivity in many important chemical reactions. In this paper, density functional theory is used to study the adsorption configurations of oxygen in methanol on Pt(111) surface and dehydrogenation reaction (CH3OH → CH2O) at different coverage. It is found that methanol molecules prefer to adsorb at the top position of Pt(111) at various coverage levels. With the coverage increases, the adsorption capacity of methanol decreases rapidly, and then tends to flatten until the coverage reaches 1/6. The product of CH2O is formed by two-step dehydrogenation process. The energy barrier for both dehydrogenations increase first and then decreases with increasing coverage. The lowest energy barrier for both dehydrogenations occurs on the Pt(111) surface with coverage of 1/6 (Ea, OH = 0.66 eV, Ea, CH = 0.16 eV). Therefore, coverage of 1/6 is the optimal coverage for CH3OH generating CH2O on the Pt(111) surface.

When Will It Be Our Turn to Lead? An Evaluation of Women's Perceptions on Barriers to Access the Top Positions in Educational Institutions' Leadership in Kenya

This study evaluated women's perceptions of barriers to accessing the top positions in organisations' leadership in Kenya. The study had 3 specific objectives: to determine the women leaders' perceptions of the barriers to accessing top organisational leadership in Kenya; to establish how much support women leaders get in their attempt to access top organisational leadership in Kenya; to investigate the barriers women leaders face in their attempt to access top organisational leadership positions in Kenya. The research was a descriptive study preferred because it provides a comprehensive and accurate picture of the study subjects and to describe the inherent relationships, patterns, and trends demonstrated by the data analysed. The study findings were: women progression to top offices has not been easy, for example over 55% of the female Deputy Principals had stagnated for over 10 years in the same position without promotion. According to the study, about 22% of the respondents blamed patriarchy and gender stereotypes for their lack of promotion. Finally, the study found that family roles remains critical for the respondents. For example, 44% feared that promotion may result being sent far from home, while 39% did not apply for promotions due to family roles

From Cadres to Managers: The Double-hundred Action Programme and China's State-owned Enterprise Reform

Abstract Reforming China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) is a complex endeavour. Among recent initiatives, the double-hundred action (DHA) programme stands out for its ambition, especially in its aim to revamp corporate governance structures and management systems. A notable change is that top executive positions are now open to a wider and more diverse candidate pool and are no longer restricted to Party cadres. Based on fieldwork and interviews at a DHA-selected enterprise, this paper explores the DHA's impact on SOE functioning and governance. Our research reveals unanimous support among top executives for the policy, despite stringent performance appraisals and limitations on future promotion opportunities. The policy has significantly transformed recruitment, performance evaluation and remuneration within the enterprise under study. However, although top executive recruitment is no longer tied to Party membership, the Party still exerts its influence through key appointments on the board of directors.

High-power ultrasound facilitation of the generality for LiFePO4 regeneration

Renowned for its remarkable electrochemical performance, temperature stability, safety attributes, and long-lasting durability, the LiFePO4 battery has gained prominence in diverse applications, particularly within the electric vehicle sector. Despite not holding the top market position, approximately 69 % of global batteries comprise LiFePO4, raising concerns about a potential increase in discarded batteries. Present research predominantly concentrates on extracting valuable materials such as Co, Li, Ni, and Mn, frequently sidelining spent LiFePO4 batteries due to their perceived limited recoverable content compared to NMC and LCO batteries. However, LiFePO4 batteries removed from electric vehicles retain approximately 80 % of their initial capacity, with the cathode material sustaining a robust crystal structure. Here, direct recycling techniques employing a green reducing agent like ascorbic acid have shown promise in rectifying lithium vacancies and anti-sites in spent LiFePO4 through high power ultrasonic reactions. This work delves into exploring the influence of different lithium sources and Li + concentrations on the structure and electrochemical performance of regenerated LiFePO4. The direct regeneration of LiFePO4 showcases a favorable crystal structure that maintains stable phase transitions during charge and discharge processes. RLFP-0.2 M exhibits discharge specific capacity of 154.71 mAh∙g−1. It indicates RLFP-0.2 M maintains a discharge specific capacity of 132.89 mAh∙g−1 after 200 cycles at 1C current, retaining a remarkable capacity retention rate of 93.56 %. This study demonstrates that high-power ultrasonication is a universally applicable, low-energy, highly efficient, operationally simple, and environmentally friendly method for direct recycling of spent LiFePO4 batteries. Our research not only investigates the influence of various lithium sources and Li + concentration but also optimizes the recycling process for spent LiFePO4 batteries. Additionally, it provides an experimental foundation and reference for the recycling of other power batteries, contributing to achieving green direct recycling of various power batteries.

Numerical investigation study on tensile-shear failure behavior of rock bolts in inclined strata mining tunnels

In response to the problem of severe deformation and failure of the surrounding rock of the mining tunnels in inclined strata, a tensile-shear failure numerical model of rock bolts was adopted to analyze the rock bolts failure behavior and the surrounding rock mechanical response, and explore the influence of different factors on rock bolts failure. The results indicate that: (1) As angle between the rock bolt and the interface decreases, the shear force of increases, and the rock bolt is easier to fracture. The maximum displacement is 250.2 mm of fractured position. A new evaluation index of shear axis ratio was proposed. The larger the shear axis ratio, the rock bolt is easier to fracture. The shear axis ratio at the interface has increased by 95 % compared to the non interface. (2) The plastic zone and the surrounding rock deformation exhibit the same inclination trend as the strata. In final state, the maximum deformation is 297.7 mm at the bottom and top position perpendicular to the rock bolts at the interface. At the moment of rock bolts fracture, the interface displacement of surrounding rock immediately increased by about 10 mm. And the stress in the surrounding rock decreased about 1 MPa. The weakening effect of surrounding rock stress shifts with the change of rock bolt fracture position. The stress at the arch waist decreases by 44 %, the stress at the arch crown decreases by 25 %. When the fracture of the rock bolts at the arch crown and arch waist ends, the stress at the side wall begin to decrease by 40 %. (3) As the inclination angle increases, the deformation of the surrounding rock and the number of rock bolt failures increase. The range of the plastic zone in the surrounding rock gradually increases, and the degree of rock bolts asymmetric fracture more aggravated. As the diameter of the rock bolt increases, the fractured number of the rock bolts and range of plastic zone decreases.

The dynamics of Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba’s 2015 campaign for the Commonwealth’s secretary-generalship

ABSTRACT Whereas scholarship has not focused on Botswana-Commonwealth relations, at least two Batswana have served in top leadership positions of the Commonwealth. Botswana’s Foreign Affairs minister, General Mompati Merafhe (1994–2008), became the longest serving chairperson of Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG). Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba served two-terms as Deputy Secretary-General from 2008 to 2014. She went on to contest the Secretary-General position in 2015 against a British candidate, and while she agonisingly lost by just two votes, the odds were stacked against her. This paper unravels the dynamics of the campaign and election held in Malta in 2015 and concludes that had President Ian Khama of Botswana not been aloof and engaged more with international organisations, Masire-Mwamba might have triumphed. Khama could have evoked Botswana’s historical links with the Caribbean, and capitalised on the sharp division and rivalry in the Caribbean Commonwealth community to get the critical votes Masire-Mwamba needed. Such an analysis accords with some Caribbean perspectives. Interestingly, Botswana was ingloriously linked to the Caribbean when Khama’s government was accused of having plagiarised Jamaica’s 50th anniversary independence logo for Botswana’s golden jubilee celebration in 2016.

Финансирование промышленных парков

In the article, the authors address the issue of financing industrial parks. The authors of the article point out the need to provide subsidies for the creation of technology and industrial parks only to regions with a low level of socio-economic development, with mandatory private co-financing. The authors indicate that industrial parks, within the framework of the provided federal budget funds, will receive funding from 11 constituent entities of the Russian Federation for the creation of 14 parks for a total amount of 5,7 billion rubles. The purpose of the study is to provide ready-made infrastructure, which is a way to stimulate the development of new industrial projects. The article discusses the experience of the creators of industrial infrastructure. The authors consider five projects that took the top positions in the funding ranking: Kurgan region (industrial park “Stalmontazh”), Republic of Karelia (technopark “Onezhsky”), Republic of Khakassia (industrial park “Tasheba”), Novgorod region (industrial technology park “Transvit”), Altai Territory (industrial technology park “Component”). As a result of the implementation of the event, it is planned to create at least 20 industrial parks and technology parks by 2024, which will accommodate at least 150 residents and create 1,5 thousand jobs. The volume of investments of management companies in the implementation of new projects in 2023–2024 will be at least 3 billion rubles. The newly created areas of these parks accommodate at least 680 residents, who have created more than 9 thousand jobs. The article discusses an example of launching production using the example of industrial parks in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The implementation of the group’s strategy continues to develop industrial competence centers specializing in the localization of key technological solutions. For the Sollers and UAZ model range, localization of power units will ensure increased competitiveness and increased production volumes.