Sharing Economy Research Articles

SMALL FAMILY FARMS CAPACITY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF SERBIAN AGRICULTURE

Family farms can play a crucial role in the successful and sustainable development of Serbian agriculture. There are several reasons why family farms are significant for the sustainable development of Serbian agriculture, and some of the most important points are: economic contribution, food security, diverse agriculture, market access, local knowledge and tradition. According to the 2018 Farm Structure Survey (FSS), there were 564 541 farms in Serbia, of which 99.71% were classified as family farms with an average size of 4.5 hectares per farm. Moreover, the average economic size of a family farm is 8610 Euros and is 45% higher than in 2012, but still four times smaller than the average in the EU. When evaluating small family farms, it is very important to analyze the age and education level of the farm manager. The average age of the farm managers is 61 years, and in addition, the majority of farm managers (48.6%) have acquired agricultural knowledge only through practical experience. In order to support the capacity of small family farms for sustainable rural development in Serbia, the government and various stakeholders need to: provide policy support, educate and train farmers, improve access to resources and markets, develop infrastructure, and promote research and innovation that meet the needs of family farms. By focusing on these areas to increase the potential of family farms and providing the necessary support, Serbia can build a resilient, sustainable, and economically viable agricultural sector that benefits both rural communities and the overall economy.

The Sharing Economy in the Tourism Sector: Microeconomic Factors

This research endeavours to explore the intricate dynamics of microeconomic factors that significantly influence the evolution of the sharing economy within the vibrant landscape of Lithuania’s tourism sector. By harnessing an extensive dataset comprising diverse tourism metrics and online platform activities, advanced regression analysis techniques are employed to uncover the intricate interplay between tourism employment and key determinants such as tourism output, accommodation infrastructure, internet accessibility, and other pertinent variables. The empirical insights gleaned from this analysis reveal compelling correlations, shedding light on the pivotal role played by these factors in shaping the burgeoning sharing economy within the tourism realm. Moreover, this study provides nuanced insights into the potential implications for future research endeavours. By elucidating the complex relationships between various economic variables and the sharing economy, this research lays the groundwork for further empirical exploration and theoretical refinement. The ramifications of this research extend beyond academia to encompass practical implications for industry practitioners and policymakers alike. By gaining a deeper understanding of the microeconomic drivers of the sharing economy in the tourism sector, stakeholders can devise more informed strategies to leverage its potential for sustainable growth and development. In conclusion, this research represents a significant contribution to the burgeoning field of sharing economy studies within the context of the tourism sector. By revealing the intricate web of microeconomic factors underpinning its development, this study provides valuable insights that can inform both academic discourse and practical decision-making processes. Ultimately, it is hoped that this research will catalyse further exploration and innovation in the field, driving continued growth and prosperity within Lithuania’s tourism sector.

Design of TAM-based framework for credibility and trend analysis in sharing economy: Behavioral intention and user experience on Airbnb as an instance

Sharing economy redefines the meaning of share. Thanks to it, products provided by suppliers may have rather different standards due to their subjective consciousness. This situation brings high pre-purchase uncertainties to consumers, therefore, trust between suppliers and consumers then becomes a key to succeed in the era of sharing economy. Airbnb, one of the platforms that best describes the concept of sharing economy, is taken as an example in this study. Our team designs a series of scenarios and assumptions that follow the criteria of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to find out various factors that affect customer behavioral intentions and prove that trust is the most important factor in the Sharing economy. Both parties, including host and user on the platform, are considered as subjects, and a three-year-long questionnaire test is implemented to collect data from end-users in order to reach an objective conclusion. Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling is then applied to verify the hypothesis. In addition, consumption is a continuous action, personal experience may also affect trust in the Airbnb and even consumption propensity. Therefore, Multi-Group Analysis (MGA) is used to explore the impact of consumer experience differences on trust and purchase intention. Finally, the results show that the ease of use of the Airbnb Platform has a greater impact on consumer attitude than all of the information on Airbnb, and then have a positive impact on overall behavioral intentions.

Has food security in the EU countries worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic? Analysis of physical and economic access to food.

The aim of the paper is to provide an ex-post assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food insecurity in the EU-27 countries expressed by physical and economic food access. We analysed trade and price effects, together with food insecurity and malnutrition indicators. Actual levels of the indicators were compared with their pre-pandemic magnitudes and/or with counterfactual levels derived from predictive models. We also aimed to compare the objective statistics with the subjective consumers' perception of their households' food security. Our research indicates that the EU food trade was more resilient to COVID-19 impacts than the trade in non-food products, while food trade decreases were of a temporary nature. This did not affect the trade balance significantly; however, the import reduction threatened the physical food access in most EU countries. Regarding economic food access, the results indicate that the increase in food prices was offset by the increase in disposable income. It may suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly affect the deterioration of economic access to food in the EU countries. However, the prevalence of severe food insecurity in the total population or the proportion of households reporting inability to afford a meal with meat, chicken, fish, or a vegetarian equivalent increased in 2020-2021 compared to 2019. This means that the comparative analysis of the real data on prices and households' income, as well as consumer financial situation and food consumption affordability, does not offer a clear answer concerning the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the food security of EU households.

Estimating Sparse Spatial Demand to Manage Crowdsourced Supply in the Sharing Economy

Estimating Sparse Spatial Demand to Manage Crowdsourced Supply in the Sharing Economy

The Sharing Economy as an Anti-Crisis Tool for Regional Development: the Experience of Russia and the European Union Countries

The Sharing Economy as an Anti-Crisis Tool for Regional Development: the Experience of Russia and the European Union Countries

Consumer Dishonesty in Sharing Economy: Evidence from the Bike-Sharing Industry

Consumer Dishonesty in Sharing Economy: Evidence from the Bike-Sharing Industry

RETRACTION: Sharing Economy and New Business Model Development Based on Internet of Things Big Data

RETRACTION: Sharing Economy and New Business Model Development Based on Internet of Things Big Data

Reflections on the Progress of Green Consumption within the Sharing Economy

Reflections on the Progress of Green Consumption within the Sharing Economy

Bailment in the Peer-to-Peer Sharing Economy

Bailment in the Peer-to-Peer Sharing Economy

Environmental Knowledge, the Collaborative Economy and Responsible Consumption in the Context of Second-hand Perinatal and Infant Clothes in Spain

Environmental Knowledge, the Collaborative Economy and Responsible Consumption in the Context of Second-hand Perinatal and Infant Clothes in Spain

Assessment of the Economic Accessibility of Forest Wood Resources

The article is devoted to the development and approbation of methodological tools for assessing the economic accessibility of forest wood resources. According to the authors, the assessment of forest wood resources by the criterion of their economic accessibility can become the most effective tool for intersectoral forest planning. The purpose of this article is the theoretical substantiation and development of methodological tools for assessing the economic accessibility of forest wood resources in the system of rational forest management, as well as the formation of directions for including its results in the mechanism of regional forest planning. As a result of the conducted research, the authors have formed a theoretical basis for the concept of assessing the economic accessibility of forest wood resources, including the introduction of a categorical apparatus («economic accessibility of forest wood resources», «accessible», «conditionally accessible/inaccessible» and «inaccessible» forest wood resources) and substantiation for the feasibility of including an assessment of the economic accessibility of forest resources in the forest management planning system. The results of the study can be applied by public administration bodies in the formation of territorial programs for the development of the forest sector of the economy, taking into account the market conditions of forest regional markets. Methodological approaches and tools for assessing the economic accessibility of forest wood resources can be used to determine the amount of payments for forest resources, ensuring a balance of economic interests of the state, forest users and other stakeholders.

Measuring The Fish Logistics Performance Index in The Indonesian Fisheries Supply Chains (A Study Case Of Poumako Fishing Port Of Mimika, Central Papua)

Indonesia is an archipelagic nation and there is an unequal population distribution, economic access, and price disparities between the islands. To tackle such challenges The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) intends to establish the National Fish Logistics System to construct and develop an integrated, fishery product supply chain management. The research aims to determine the fish logistics performance index (hereafter F-LPI) in corridor Mimika-Java (Jakarta/ Surabaya) in 2021 using F-LPI measurement methoe developed by MMAF. The results of the assessment and calculations for the Mimika-Surabaya/Jakarta corridor resulted in an F-LPI score of 65.74 which is included in the "Good" category. The dimensions of benefits and governance have the largest dimension index values of 92.32 and 81.91 (very good) respectively, while the index value for fisheries product procurement management has the lowest dimension index value of 40.15 (poor) and for dimension of Efficiency and Connectivity are fair and good. These results then become the basis for several improvement steps at the location such as fishing port management, additional cold chain facilities, and consolidation of logistics actors at the location.

A multi-criteria model approach for identifying priorities in road maintenance in the province of Lampung, Indonesia

The source of financing largely determines the implementation of road maintenance. Due to the limited funding capacity of the Regional Government, the performance of road maintenance cannot be handled throughout the provincial road network, so it is necessary to determine the priorities and types of maintenance that must be performed carefully and accurately following the conditions. Therefore, this article conducts a study to determine the priority scale in road maintenance in the province of Lampung (Indonesia), which is limited by the government's financial capacity to make comprehensive improvements through a multi-criteria analysis approach. The approach used is a survey method with purposive sampling, integrated with a multi-criteria analysis approach to find eigenvalues as a priority for improvement. There are at least eight groups with 238 respondents who provide input in determining the priority of road preservation in the province of Lampung. The results show that there are ten main parameter criteria to assess the implementation of road preservation in the Lampung province, including accessibility, social, regional development, economy, number of vehicles, security, congestion, road damage, road safety, and regional disparities. The results of the calculation of the multi-criteria analysis of the parameters found that the "road damage" parameter has the highest weight or eigenvalue. The following parameter that becomes the main consideration is the economic aspect and accessibility, with the second and third largest eigenvalues. The security parameter is a factor that is not considered because it is ranked the lowest.

Predicting country-specific financing capacity for renewable energy project

This study aims to scrutinize the various determinants that influence a nation’s ability to fund and support renewable energy ventures, encompassing factors such as economic stability, regulatory environment, energy demand, and access to capital markets. By drawing on a range of empirical data, financial indicators, and statistical models, this study seeks to determine which factor most potent when predicting financing capacity of a specific country towards renewable. A secondary research using published data by government publications and non-governmental databases is the research method for the present study. The data derived from these databases organized into tables to allow for regression analysis to be conducted to achieve the research objectives. The results from the regression analysis indicate that stock market and inflation rate are significant variables should be included in the predictive model of financing capacity for renewable energy.

Análise espacial de acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico na Espanha: os papéis da acessibilidade à saúde e do desenvolvimento econômico

Abstract: Ischemic stroke is a major cause of mortality worldwide; however, few studies have been conducted to measure the impact of the distribution of healthcare services on ischemic stroke fatality. This study aimed to explore the relationship between three ischemic stroke outcomes (incidence, mortality, and fatality) and accessibility to hospitals in Spain, considering its economic development. A cross-sectional ecological study was performed using data on hospital admissions and mortality due to ischemic stroke during 2016-2018. Gross geographic product (GGP) per capita was estimated and a healthcare accessibility index was created. A Besag-York-Mollié autoregressive spatial model was used to estimate the magnitude of association between ischemic stroke outcomes and economic development and healthcare accessibility. GGP per capita showed a geographical gradient from southwest to northeast in Spain. Mortality and case-fatality rates due to ischemic stroke were higher in the south of the country in both women and men aged 60+ years. In women and men aged 20-59 years a EUR 1,000 increase in GGP per capita was associated with decreases in mortality of 5% and 4%, respectively. Fatality decreased 3-4% with each EUR 1,000 increase of GGP per capita in both sexes and in the 20-59 and 60+ age groups. Decreased healthcare accessibility was associated with higher fatality in the population aged 60+. Economic development in southwest Spain would not only improve employment opportunities but also reduce ischemic stroke mortality. New health related strategies to improve hospital accessibility should be considered in more sparsely populated regions or those with worse transport and/or healthcare infrastructure.

Evidence gaps among systematic reviews examining the relationship of race, ethnicity, and social determinants of health with adult inpatient quality measures

Abstract Background: The field of healthcare epidemiology is increasingly focused on identifying, characterizing, and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) to address inequities in healthcare quality. To identify evidence gaps, we examined recent systematic reviews examining the association of race, ethnicity, and SDOH with inpatient quality measures. Methods: We searched Medline via OVID for English language systematic reviews from 2010 to 2022 addressing race, ethnicity, or SDOH domains and inpatient quality measures in adults using specific topic questions. We imported all citations to Covidence (www.covidence.org, Veritas Health Innovation) and removed duplicates. Two blinded reviewers assessed all articles for inclusion in 2 phases: title/abstract, then full-text review. Discrepancies were resolved by a third reviewer. Results: Of 472 systematic reviews identified, 39 were included. Of these, 23 examined all-cause mortality; 6 examined 30-day readmission rates; 4 examined length of stay, 4 examined falls, 2 examined surgical site infections (SSIs) and one review examined risk of venous thromboembolism. The most evaluated SDOH measures were sex (n = 9), income and/or employment status (n = 9), age (n = 6), race and ethnicity (n = 6), and education (n = 5). No systematic reviews assessed medication use errors or healthcare-associated infections. We found very limited assessment of other SDOH measures such as economic stability, neighborhood, and health system access. Conclusion: A limited number of systematic reviews have examined the association of race, ethnicity and SDOH measures with inpatient quality measures, and existing reviews highlight wide variability in reporting. Future systematic evaluations of SDOH measures are needed to better understand the relationships with inpatient quality measures.

Telemedicine Adoption in Rural vs. Urban Areas: A Detailed Analysis of Economic Impact and Accessibility in Germany

Telemedicine is emerging as a transformative force in the German healthcare landscape, addressing disparities between rural and urban areas. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of telemedicine adoption, examining its historical evolution, economic impact, accessibility challenges, and user perspectives. The study explores government initiatives and regulatory considerations, offering recommendations to enhance support for telehealth. Insights into the user experience and anticipated trends contribute to a holistic understanding of telemedicine’s role in shaping the future of healthcare in Germany.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL TERRITORIES

Background . This article is focused on specifics of sustainable development of rural territories as a milestone on the way to harmonious regional development. Notably, dynamics and realities of rural territories challenge sustainable development and require some ways to maintain it. There is evident asymmetry between sustainable development of rural and urban territories, and the government has to take measures to ensure equal access to resources and opportunities for those territories to unleash their potential. Methods . In the preparation of the research, both general methods, including methods of abstraction, logic, synthesis and analysis (in particular, causal analysis), extrapolation, and special methods and approaches were used. Thus, a chronological (historical) approach is used when analyzing trends in the development of rural areas compared to urban areas; a complex of methods belonging to a wide range of systems theory (when analyzing correlations between environments of different levels, connections, resources, dynamic open systems, analysis of homeostats of the specified systems); activity approach – when characterizing the reasons for the mobility of the rural and urban population; modeling – when making forecasts of the development of territories. Results . The social aspect of sustainable development of rural territories endeavors to strengthen the ties between public authorities and community stakeholders in order to find the integral solutions consistent with dynamics of the relevant regions and capable of taking the challenges. The environmental aspect outlines the land use conflict arising out of the economic activities in the relevant areas of interest. The economic aspect has to be seek economic equality and equal access to jobs for rural and urban population, as well as improve the quality of life for the villagers. Conclusions . The article identifies the new factors that have to be studied in the development models, for example, the ever-growing ties between city and village life, the economic activity changes emerging in the rural areas due to transfer from the traditional agriculture to secondary production and services. It has been proven that village and city relationship is a deciding factor governing sustainable regional development, because spatial differences between cities and suburban areas are growing, and therefore it is necessary to study regional development to analyze interlinkage between rural and urban territories

Self-medication in children aged 0-12 years in Brazil: a population-based study.

Studies have shown that the practice of self-medicating children occurs worldwide and is independent of the country's economic level, medication policies, or access to health services. This study aimed to estimate and characterize the prevalence of self-medication in the Brazilian population of children aged up to 12 years. We analyzed the data of 7528 children aged up to 12 years whose primary caregivers responded to the National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines in Brazil (PNAUM), a cross-sectional population-based study conducted in 245 Brazilian municipalities. The prevalence of self-medication was defined as the use of at least one medication without a doctor's or dentist's indication 15 days before the interview. The prevalence of self-medication was 22.2% and was more frequent in older children belonging to poorer families and without health insurance. The acute conditions for which there was a higher frequency of self-medication were pain, fever, and cold/allergic rhinitis. Analgesics/antipyretics stood out among the most used medications for self-medication. The prevalence of self-medication to treat acute conditions was high in Brazilian children sampled in PNAUM, emphasizing the management of common symptoms such as pain, fever, and cold/allergic rhinitis in this age group. These findings reinforce the need for educational actions aimed at parents and caregivers.