Economic Components Research Articles

MASS CONSCIOUSNESS DURING THE RULE OF MIKHAIL FYODOROVICH AND ALEXEI MIKHAILOVICH

The article analyses the mass consciousness of Russian society in 1613–1676 – the period of the reign of Mikhail Fyodorovich and Alexei Mikhailovich. The methodological basis of the study was the differentiation-integration theory of development, the model of the functional system of the psyche, social constructionism, psychological-historical and intellectual-historical orientation. The content and features of the formation and functioning of the mass consciousness of Russian society during the period under review are described – historical and state prerequisites, legal, socio-political, religious, economic and cultural components.

Which is the larger issue in Indonesia: waste exports or imports? Interests in politics, economics, or the environment?

The current situation in the worldwide society is paradoxical, as it is characterized by a scarcity in addressing the demand for food. Hence, the garbage predicament in Indonesia remains an environmental concern that necessitates resolution, in conjunction with the challenge of importing waste from industrialized nations to Indonesia. This practice came into existence. Habits of Indonesian individuals who continue to dispose of garbage negligently. This practice of mishandling waste will lead to the emergence of other issues. The issue of waste importation is further compounded by the unreliability of Indonesian waste sorting as a supply source. As one of the developing nations in Southeast Asia that receives waste imports, Indonesia experiences substantial consequences due to this phenomenon. Hence, this paper seeks to examine the issue of trash imports in Indonesia from a political-ecological standpoint, encompassing the social and economic dimensions and the environmental consequences. Furthermore, the article above, which examined the issue of trash imports in Indonesia, has also been conducted. Further investigation is required to explore political ecology, social and economic dimensions, and environmental ramifications. In addition, this article provides an overview of the relevant legislative requirements for the trash importation process in Indonesia. This paper employed the literature review approach to gather research material about waste imports and policies in Indonesia during the past five years. The research information was sourced from multiple studies utilizing the SLR 7P technique. The study findings indicate that trash imports in Indonesia can be understood as a manifestation of ecological politics, wherein the environmental issues are significantly shaped by political factors (namely ego-sectoral features) and economic components within them. The primary objective of the environmental interests outlined in the Basel Convention, which was subsequently translated into laws and regulations in Indonesia, has yet to safeguard environmental and human well-being from the adverse effects of imported trash. In addition, it is essential to comprehensively evaluate Indonesia's trash import policy to clarify its requirements. Furthermore, the issue of enforcing laws effectively in cases of infractions will also be addressed.

Improving strategic planning for nature: Panacea or pandora’s box for the built and natural environment?

This paper assesses how strategic planning for nature can be improved for England’s built and natural environment using mainstreaming and landscape-scale concepts. Whilst both concepts feature in academic literature, there has been limited attention on their role as catalytic agents for strategic planning. Addressing this gap, evidence is used from two stakeholder workshops involving 62 senior policy experts managing a range of operational and hypothetical strategic spatial planning challenges. The results reveal a significantly weakened strategic planning arena characterised by policy disintegration, short termism and uncertainty. Key findings highlight the fallacy of pursuing strategic planning for nature in isolation from wider policy integration fusing environmental, economic and social components from the outset. Current barriers to progress include institutional inertia, technocratic vocabularies and neoliberalist priorities exacerbated by a weak underlying theory. Conversely opportunities for mainstreaming processes may help knowledge generation and exchange within transdisciplinary partnerships, whilst landscape scale thinking can improve understanding of issues using natures inherent geometry transforming processes and outcomes. The paper recommends the adoption of strategic planning pathways using mainstreaming and landscape-scale approaches working in tandem. Whilst focused on the English context, our findings are transferable to other planning systems in the Global North, especially those championing neoliberal market led policies.

Modern Theory of Creep of Reinforced Concrete

The important features of the theory of creep of reinforced concrete, identified and published earlier, are explored. The creation and development of the theory of creep of reinforced concrete is based on non-scientific principles take from systems of classical mechanics that do not correspond to this theory. A detailed analysis of the theory used in many countries was performed, while five oversimplifications were identified that reject fundamental experiments, Eurocodes, rules of mathematics and mechanics: listed in the law of creep, oversimplifications that grossly distort the calculation results, not only the deformations themselves, but also subsequent methods for calculating reinforced concrete structures. These include: unnecessarily modified classical Hooke’s law; imposing a property missing from concrete - an algebraic measure of creep; erroneous superposition principle; use of viscoelastic deformations instead of instantaneous nonlinear plastic deformations; replacement of obvious - nonlinear and non-stationary properties of concrete with linear ones, distorting the qualitative side of phenomena inherent only in nonlinear systems. These errors are covered by unreasonable safety factors, which undermines the economic component of the problem, and of the enormous volumes of reinforced concrete used throughout the world, the analyzed unscientific theory of its calculation causes enormous economic damage in global construction.

Acceptability and feasibility of a mobile behavioral economic health intervention to reduce alcohol use in adults in rural areas

BackgroundAt-risk alcohol use is associated with increased adverse health consequences, yet is undertreated in healthcare settings. People residing in rural areas need improved access to services; however, few interventions are designed to meet the needs of rural populations. Mobile interventions can provide feasible, low-cost, and scalable means for reaching this population and improving health, and behavioral economic approaches are promising. MethodsWe conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial focused on acceptability and feasibility of a mobile behavioral economic intervention for 75 rural-residing adults with at-risk alcohol use. We recruited participants from a large healthcare system and randomized them to one of four virtually-delivered conditions reflecting behavioral economic approaches: episodic future thinking (EFT), volitional choice (VC), both EFT and VC, or enhanced usual care control (EUC). The intervention included a telephone-delivered induction session followed by two weeks of condition-consistent ecological momentary interventions (EMIs; 2x/day) and ecological momentary assessments (EMAs; 1x/day). Participants completed assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and two-month follow-up, and provided intervention feedback. ResultsAll participants completed the telephone-delivered session and elected to receive EMI messages. Average completion rate of EMAs across conditions was 92.9%. Among participants in active intervention conditions, 89.3% reported the induction session was helpful and 80.0% reported it influenced their future drinking. We also report initial alcohol use outcomes. DiscussionThe behavioral economic intervention components and trial procedures evaluated here appear to be feasible and acceptable. Next steps include determination of their efficacy to reduce alcohol use and public health harms.

ARCHITECTURAL AND URBAN PLANNING ASPECTS OF CITY RENEWAL IN UKRAINE

Cities that are at the epicenter of military conflicts find themselves in an extremely difficult situation. In addition to the most terrible ‒ human losses, the infrastructure of cities, housing stock and industry are destroyed. An extremely difficult task for such territories is their post-war reconstruction. This process can be successful only when there is an understanding of the main approaches and mechanisms for restoration work in such cities. The necessary solution is the development of effective strategies and programs for the reconstruction of cities. This determines a number of priority tasks, namely: analysis of the experience of recovery of the countries of the world after similar destructions and study of the peculiarities of housing reconstruction, as the most acute problem. The article examines the main directions of post-war reconstruction of cities, since post-war reconstruction is an extremely difficult task for any city and country. And for this, it is necessary to determine the priority directions of the restoration and development of cities, depending on the characteristics and nature of their destruction. The restoration of cities should not be limited to reconstruction, but should be decided on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the degree of destruction, the economic component and social reintegration. The experience of countries that have gone through the stages of war and reconstruction is of considerable importance in creating programs for the reconstruction of cities. The set of measures that will contribute to the implementation of programs of reconstruction and provision of housing for the population accretes the world experience. Therefore, the article examines the world experience of the restoration of war-ravaged cities. For partially destroyed cities with a preserved urban environment, it is possible to develop an actual design solution that will take into account the type of reproduction ‒ restoration, reconstruction, or new construction. For territories that have suffered severe destruction, possible options for the implementation of the reconstruction program and provision of housing for the population are: new construction, housing rental, temporary construction of modular or container facilities, formation of a replacement housing fund, compensation for housing. An approach to architectural and town-planning solutions has been developed, which consists in mastering the underground space, the spatial composition of the courtyard space, and the architectural solutions of the buildings.

Economic evaluations of assisted reproductive technologies in high-income countries: a systematic review.

Which assited reproductive technology (ART) interventions in high-income countries are cost-effective and which are not? Among all ART interventions assessed in economic evaluations, most high-cost interventions, including preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) for a general population and ICSI for unexplained infertility, are unlikely to be cost-effective owing to minimal or no increase in effectiveness. Approaches to reduce costs in order to increase access have been identified as a research priority for future infertility research. There has been an increasing number of ART interventions implemented in routine clinical practice globally, before robust assessments of evidence on economic evaluations. The extent of clinical effectiveness of some studied comparisons has been evaluated in high-quality research, allowing more informative decision making around cost-effectiveness. We performed a systematic review and searched seven databases (MEDLINE, PUBMED, EMBASE, COCHRANE, ECONLIT, SCOPUS, and CINAHL) for studies examining ART interventions for infertility together with an economic evaluation component (cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, cost-utility, or cost-minimization assessment), in high-income countries, published since January 2011. The last search was 22 June 2022. Two independent reviewers assessed publications and included those fulfilling the eligibility criteria. Studies were examined to assess the cost-effectiveness of the studied intervention, as well as the reporting quality of the study. The chosen outcome measure and payer perspective were also noted. Completeness of reporting was assessed against the Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standard. Results are presented and summarized based on the intervention studied. The review included 40 studies which were conducted in 11 high-income countries. Most studies (n = 34) included a cost-effectiveness analysis. ART interventions included medication or strategies for controlled ovarian stimulation (n = 15), IVF (n = 9), PGT-A (n = 7), single embryo transfer (n = 5), ICSI (n = 3), and freeze-all embryo transfer (n = 1). Live birth was the mostly commonly reported primary outcome (n = 27), and quality-adjusted life years was reported in three studies. The health funder perspective was used in 85% (n = 34) of studies. None of the included studies measured patient preference for treatment. It remains uncertain whether PGT-A improves pregnancy rates compared to IVF cycles managed without PGT-A, and therefore cost-effectiveness could not be demonstrated for this intervention. Similarly, ICSI in non-male factor infertility appears not to be clinically effective compared to standard fertilization in an IVF cycle and is therefore not cost-effective. Interventions such as use of biosimilars or HMG for ovarian stimulation are cheaper but compromise clinical effectiveness. Lack of both preference-based and standardized outcomes limits the comparability of results across studies. The selection of efficacy evidence offered for some interventions for economic evaluations is not always based on high-quality randomized trials and systematic reviews. In addition, there is insufficient knowledge of the willingness to pay thresholds of individuals and state funders for treatment of infertility. There is variable quality of reporting scores, which might increase uncertainty around the cost-effectiveness results. Investment in strategies to help infertile people who utilize ART is justifiable at both personal and population levels. This systematic review may assist ART funders decide how to best invest to maximize the likelihood of delivery of a healthy child. There was no funding for this study. E.C. and R.W. receive salary support from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) through their fellowship scheme (EC GNT1159536, RW 2021/GNT2009767). M.D.-T. reports consulting fees from King Fahad Medical School. All other authors have no competing interests to declare. Prospero CRD42021261537.

Motivation components of personnel management at enterprises

Methods. Methods of analysis and synthesis, empirical methods, methods of induction and deduction, graphic and logical methods, methods of financial, economic and statistical analysis were used in the process of researching the components of personnel management of enterprises. The methodological basis of the research is the index method, the results of which allow evaluating the main components of the enterprise personnel management. Results. The article provides a detailed analysis of statistical data and survey results regarding the main motivational components of personnel management at enterprises. The dependence between indicators of economic activity and components of personnel motivation was revealed. The article substantiates the main motivational components of personnel management, improves the structuralfunctional model of the dependence of quantitative and qualitative indicators and the motivational component of personnel management of the enterprise, which synthesizes a comprehensive approach to taking into account all important directions of improvement of motivational processes of personnel management. Novelty. It consists in justifying the need to take into account motivational components when planning and improving the scientific and methodological foundations of the development of a structural and functional model of personnel management and a system for evaluating the economic activity of the enterprise. Practical value. Evaluation of the motivational components of the personnel management of the enterprise is the basis for building effective models of the development of enterprises, which is an analytical tool for organizing the vertical and horizontal connections of the management system of the multi-level and multifunctional management decision-making system, taking into account the properties of the interdependent influence of performance indicators and establishing the safety parameters of individual trajectories of the development of personnel management .

EMPIRICAL COMPARISONS AND CORRELATIONS BETWEEN CETANE NUMBER AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF BIODIESEL FUELS

CO2 emissions due to transportation have been increasing since records have been kept, only in recent years there has been a 6 % increase in CO2 emissions from 2015 to 2019. So, it is a sector in constant increase and where there is much work to do to reduce emissions of this global warming precursor gas. Comparatively, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from biodiesel, obtained from rapeseed oil, with respect to diesel are significantly reduced. In the same sense, and adding an economic component, biodiesel produced from raw materials such as olive oil, olive pomace oil, sunflower oil, soybean seed oil, algae, castor or castor oil, rapeseed, palm, corn, Brassica carinata or Ethiopian rapeseed, and sea buckthorn, shows that it is more competitive in terms of price and environmental protection. An additional advantage of biodiesel over conventional diesel, thanks to its vegetable origin, is that it lacks cyclic chain hydrocarbons and aromatics, so its use in combustion does not produce carbonaceous residues, furans or dioxins. In addition, they produce less CO emissions due to the greater amount of oxygen in biodiesel and SO2 emissions are almost negligible. On the other hand, their combustion in both small and large engines gives somewhat lower power than with conventional diesel. In this work, analyses of the different properties of biodiesel produced by a total of 24 types of raw material, including blends between them, have been carried out. The main properties of the product have been characterized and found. One of the most remarkable results is that the increase in the cetane number of the samples implies a uniform increase or decrease in the rest of the properties. No significant differences were found between the properties of biodiesel from frying oil residues and those of un-fried or fresh oils, and even those of diesel. Keywords: biofuels, biodiesel,wastes, sustainable, development, correlations, cetane number, cetane index

Качество жизни коренных малочисленных народов Севера в контексте промышленного освоения Арктики (на примере Арктической зоны Якутии)

The article provides an assessment of the quality of life of the indigenous peoples of the North in the conditions of industrial development of the Arctic, based on the interrelation of indicators of economic, social and environmental well-being of the population. To assess the economic component of the quality of life of the population in the Arctic territories, the authors use the indicators of income levels, the revenue potential of the municipal budget and the dynamics of population change. They identify factors influencing the poverty level of the population of the Arctic regions. It has been established that in the Arctic regions of Yakutia, where mining projects are being implemented, there is a positive trend in income and an improvement in the quality of life of people. The study results of the can be used to substantiate projects for industrial development of the Arctic, taking into account their impact on improving the quality of life, as well as to analyse the degree to which social and economic indicators of the well-being of the population are achieved.

Assessment of the losses of ecosystem services of non-flowing waters as a consequence of military intervention

This study explores the challenges in developing a contemporary system of assessment indicators for determining damage to biodiversity. It specifically focuses on the eco-economic aspects of assessing losses in ecosystem services of non-flowing water bodies due to military intervention. To achieve the set objectives, the article utilizes a combination of general scientific and specialized methods from modern ecosystem theory and general ecological assessment, including analysis, synthesis, generalization, systematization, abstract-logical methods, and more. The methodological and theoretical foundation of the research is based on key principles of modern ecosystem theory (following the CICES methodology) regarding the assessment of ecosystems based on selected categories (types) of ecosystem services. In this context, a comprehensive evaluation of lost ecosystem services in non-flowing water bodies is proposed, focusing on major types of potential losses (functional features: provisioning, regulation and support, cultural and recreational services). Using the case study of the destroyed Kakhovka Reservoir, the article applies scoring methods (according to Ya. Didukh) and the «transfer of value» method (according to R. Costanza) to calculate losses in ecosystem services. The article suggests a comprehensive structure for the eco-economic assessment of losses in ecosystem services of non-flowing water bodies, combining two distinct components: ecological and economic. The ecological component may include scoring, expert, and experimental assessments, while the economic component may involve the assessment of losses in ecosystem services of freshwater ecosystems in non-flowing water bodies: a) by their major types (functional features); b) in general. The practical application of the proposed methodological approaches allowed for the monetary assessment of the complex of lost ecosystem services of the Kakhovka Reservoir due to military actions, amounting to approximately $27,452,889,000, which should be fully compensated by the aggressor state. Future research prospects lie in the theoretical-methodological justification and development of a domestic mechanism for assessing losses in ecosystem services of surface waters, particularly non-flowing water bodies, resulting from military intervention. These prospects are rooted in a comprehensive examination of scoring, expert, and experimental assessment indicators within the framework of general ecological assessment

Multivectority of ecological and economic assessment of water resources of Ukraine

The financial and economic mechanism of balanced use of natural resources includes a wide specification of environmental, organizational, economic and financial instruments. The author's vision of the multi-vector nature of the ecological and economic assessment of water resources is outlined, which is a comprehensive approach to the analysis of the use and management of water resources for making informed decisions with the determination of priorities for Ukraine. It is substantiated that formation of fundamental scientific bases for the evaluation of water resources of Ukraine should be based on the use of ecological and economic approaches, in particular: ecological dimension, economic analysis, social dimension, technical analysis, legal and regulatory context, risk analysis, climate change analysis, water infrastructure projects, water conflict management, environmental impact monitoring and assessment, alternative scenarios. A study of publicly available data on the assessment of the use of water resources of Ukraine was conducted. Based on the results of the study, we proposed the structure of a multi-vector model of the tools of the ecological and economic mechanism of water resources assessment, which is systematized according to interrelated instrumental blocks: ecological dimension — assessment of the impact of any water projects or activities on natural ecosystems, aquatic biological resources, and water quality; economic analysis — consideration of economic indicators; social dimension — assessment of the impact of projects on society; technical analysis — analysis of technical solutions, engineering aspects and technological parameters of water projects; legal and regulatory context — consideration of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements; analysis — risk assessment of possible risks and development of strategies for their management. The ecological and economic approach helps ensure balanced use of water resources, taking into account the needs of humanity and the requirements of the environment. On the basis of the multi-vector nature of the ecological and economic assessment of water resources, recommendations on environmental protection, optimal use of resources, social impact of projects, risk management strategies and other important aspects can be provided. The author's approach to theoretical-methodological approaches and methodological provisions regarding the formation of a model of tools for the ecological-economic mechanism of water resources assessment, the effective influence of which is aimed at balancing the ecological, economic and social components of the use of water resources of Ukraine, is proposed. It is substantiated that the functioning of multi-directional tools of the ecological and economic mechanism will ensure both greening and increasing the economic and social effectiveness of the use of water resources, the consolidation of management aspects around strategic tasks and priorities determined by the Basic principles of the state environmental policy of Ukraine for the period up to 2030.

Literature Review: Efektivitas Electronic Word of Mouth (e-Wom) dalam Mempengaruhi Minat Beli Produk

Marketing research increasingly emphasizes the role of e-WOM in influencing consumer interest to buy products. Factors such as source credibility, number of reviews, platform type, and review content have been discussed in previous research on what influences e-WOM. This research is a descriptive qualitative research that uses literature studies as an approach. The results outline research from five journals that discuss e-WOM and how it affects consumer buying interest. These findings include the effect of the quality, quantity, and credibility of e-WOM on consumer buying interest. In the discussion, it was emphasized that consumer buying interest involves psychological, social, economic, and emotional components. E-WOM is also considered more trusting than official advertising because it utilizes aspects of identity and emotion, The result is that, by influencing the process of research, consideration, and consumer decisions, e-WOM has a positive impact on product buying interest by developing useful strategies to utilize it to achieve their business goals in the digital era.

Study on Sharia Compliance Principles in Halal Tourism Business in Bandung Regency: An Implementation of Islamic Business Ethics Principles (Professional Ethics)

The purpose of this study is to reveal the sharia compliance of the halal tourism business in Bandung Regency, where halal tourism in its implementation must be carried out by prioritizing the principles of Islamic business ethics (Professional Ethics), meaning that the principles of Islamic business ethics in the context of halal tourism in Bandung Regency must submissive (obedient) in a syar'i, especially in promoting the principles of Islamic business ethics, namely by prioritizing Islamic services with the aim of providing comfort for Muslim tourists in particular. In addition, the principles of Islamic service are expected to be able to realize professional ethics in doing business in an Islamic way, especially in carrying out halal tourism activities, especially for tourism industry players in Bandung Regency. This literature review uses the theory of Islamic business ethics as coined by Hamid Salam and Abdalla Hanafi including: a) Ethics to always convey the truth; b) Ethics to be trusted; c) Ethics to do something sincerely; d) Brotherhood ethics; e) Mastery of science; f) Ethics of Justice. The findings of this study are the principles of Islamic business ethics (professional ethics) in the implementation of the halal tourism business in Bandung Regency referring to the Bandung Regency Regional Regulation (Perda) Number 6 of 2020 concerning Halal Tourism, where there are several principles that must be met in running tourism. Halal in Bandung district which includes: a). set as needed; b). facilitate; c). according to ability; d). gradually; e). priority scale; and f). Inclusive. In addition, there is the concept of the Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET) or the Global Tourism Code of Ethics as a reference for sustainable tourism development in Bandung Regency which includes economic, social, cultural, and environmental components. This is because Indonesia is not an Islamic country but a country where the majority of the population is Muslim, so it is necessary to prioritize the values of Rahmatan lil 'Alamin in business (muamalah), especially in terms of additional service activities in halal tourism in Bandung Regency. In addition, indicators of sharia compliance in halal tourism in Bandung district are referring to 2 regulations, namely local regulations (perda) Bandung district number 6 of 2020 concerning halal tourism, and DSN-MUI fatwa No: 108/DSN-MUI/2016 concerning guidelines for tourism implementation. based on sharia principles.

Biological therapy of severe bronchial asthma in a child

Currently, bronchial asthma is a global health problem, due to its high prevalence, economic component, as well as a violation of the social adaptation of children suffering from this disease. This article is devoted to a detailed analysis of the clinical case of a patient born in 2009 with an established diagnosis of Bronchial asthma, atopic form, severe persistent partially controlled course, which initiated therapy with a genetically engineered biological preparation of a humanized monoclonal antibody against IgE – omalizumab. However, in subsequent years, the patient’s condition was unstable, severe seizures were repeated, she was repeatedly hospitalized in the department where infusion therapy was performed and basic therapy was reviewed, dose adjustments and administration regimens of monoclonal antibodies to IgE (omalizumab) were carried out. A retrospective analysis of the results of objective, instrumental and laboratory examinations of the patient was also carried out over the past three years, when the child received the genetically engineered drug omalizumab without interruption. Taking into account the severe course of AD, the lack of control over the disease against the background of basic therapy with combined drugs in combination with therapy with monoclonal antibodies to IgE (omalizumab), it was decided to correct treatment and initiate therapy with a genetically engineered drug, recombinant human monoclonal antibody IgG4 (dupilumab). This clinical example once again shows how personalized the approach should be when prescribing therapy to patients with severe asthma, and also dictates the need to develop new diagnostic methods and management tactics for patients with uncontrolled forms of this disease.

The Use of Economic Indicators as Early Signals of Stock Market Progress: Perspectives from Market Potential Index

The progress of financial markets depends on the way world investors foresee the market potential of the country of choice. Countries that are associated with favorable economic incentives are able to motivate investments in their respective stock markets. The objective of this paper is to examine the role of the many economic components which constitute the Market Potential Index in enhancing stock market progress. The methodology goes through testing and estimation. The tests include linearity versus nonlinearity (RESET), normality, and cointegration. The estimation includes cointegration regression and discriminant analysis to distinguish between high and low stock market progress. This study examines unbalanced panel data that covers the years 1996–2022 for 54 countries where a stock market exists. The results show the following: (a) increases in people’s expenditure result in decreases in consumption of investment in financial securities; (b) the investments in infrastructure technology is positively associated with stock market progress; (c) the positive effect of economic freedom indicates that further adaptive trading regulations are beneficial to stock market progress; (d) increases in imports consume large proportions of people’s income, coming at the expense of investment in financial securities; (e) stock markets that are associated with high country risk are characterized by a positive risk–return tradeoff, i.e., a high risk premium; (f) the stock markets listed in the MPI can reach high progress by improving three indicators, namely commercial infrastructure, market receptivity, and country risk. This paper offers a thorough and unique examination of the institutional arrangements and stock market progress. The paper offers a guide to policy makers about how economic institutional arrangements can be promoted in order to reach high stock market progress.

Філософські виміри культурної політики

Against the background of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, the question of an effective cultural policy that would support national identity, contribute to the purification of consciousness from propaganda myths and preserve the heritage of Ukrainian culture is becoming more acute. Since cultural policy is related to both aesthetic-artistic and cultural-anthropological dimensions of social life, in order to identify the effective influence of cultural policy on dominant social practices, it is necessary to find out the universal principles of its functioning. The purpose of this article is to identify the relevant philosophical and methodological basis of cultural policy for modern Ukrainian realities. Based on the fundamental ideas of Richard Rorty’s pragmatic philosophy and his analysis of cultural policies, the generally accepted nature of the inferential approach to social reality on the part of individual social groups was ascertained. The variability of cultural policy depending on the type of social organization community/society is demonstrated. In small social groups of the authoritarian type, social epistemological authority is mediated by the individual preferences of the leader of this group, so the tools of cultural policy are weak (patriarchal family, religious or political sect). An authoritarian or totalitarian mass society shows a high propensity for linguistic practices of propaganda, which can be seen as an extreme distorted form of cultural politics. In democratic societies, cultural policy is able to harmonize social life, improving its practices and building a value-symbolic world that constitutes culture in a broad sense. The social institute of education has all the tools, including digital ones, to shape the necessary social practices and educate a critical thinker who is able to generate conceptual knowledge, i.e. see relationships and be aware. Openness in decision-making, interaction of expert groups, public discussions are necessary elements for an effective cultural policy, which should be different from “cultural management”. Creative cultural industries play an important role in modern popular culture societies, and these industries significantly strengthen the economic component of social life. Public projects and initiatives effectively help to preserve Ukrainian culture, influence the level of awareness of Ukrainians and the economic well-being of our country.

Canopy Structural Changes in Black Pine Trees Affected by Pine Processionary Moth Using Drone-Derived Data

Pine species are a key social and economic component in Mediterranean ecosystems, where insect defoliations can have far-reaching consequences. This study aims to quantify the impact of pine processionary moth (PPM) on canopy structures, examining its evolution over time at the individual tree level using high-density drone LiDAR-derived point clouds. Focusing on 33 individuals of black pine (Pinus nigra)—a species highly susceptible to PPM defoliation in the Mediterranean environment—bitemporal LiDAR scans were conducted to capture the onset and end of the major PPM feeding period in winter. Canopy crown delineation performed manually was compared with LiDAR-based methods. Canopy metrics from point clouds were computed for trees exhibiting contrasting levels of defoliation. The structural differences between non-defoliated and defoliated trees were assessed by employing parametric statistical comparisons, including analysis of variance along with post hoc tests. Our analysis aimed to distinguish structural changes resulting from PPM defoliation during the winter feeding period. Outcomes revealed substantive alterations in canopy cover, with an average reduction of 22.92% in the leaf area index for defoliated trees, accompanied by a significant increase in the number of returns in lower tree crown branches. Evident variations in canopy density were observed throughout the feeding period, enabling the identification of two to three change classes using LiDAR-derived canopy density metrics. Manual and LiDAR-based crown delineations exhibited minimal differences in computed canopy LiDAR metrics, showcasing the potential of LiDAR delineations for broader applications. PPM infestations induced noteworthy modifications in canopy morphology, affecting key structural parameters. Drone LiDAR data emerged as a comprehensive tool for quantifying these transformations. This study underscores the significance of remote sensing approaches in monitoring insect disturbances and their impacts on forest ecosystems.

RESILIENCE OF FARMERS ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF NATURAL FARMING SYSTEMS FOR UPLAND RICE IN MOROTAI ISLAND

Objective: Sustainable agricultural development necessitates that every region of the world discovers or develops farming practices and systems suited to the local environment. Additionally, initiators encourage the adoption and spread of more sustainable agriculture methods. This study aimed to determine: 1) the resilience of farmers concerning the principles of natural farming methods for upland rice to the level of economic sustainability, 2) the resilience of farmers concerning the principles of natural farming systems for upland rice to the level of socio-cultural sustainability, 3) the resilience of farmers concerning the principles of natural farming systems for upland rice to the level of environmental sustainability, 4) the willingness of farmers to retain the economic viability of the natural farming system of upland rice, 5) the willingness of farmers to retain the environmental viability of the natural farming system of upland rice, and 6) the willingness of farmers to preserve the socio-cultural sustainability of the natural farming system of upland rice. Method: This research was conducted on Morotai Island, North Maluku Province. The selection of this region was purposive, while the selection of farmers as sample respondents was determined by random sampling. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and LISREL 8.70. Results: According to the research findings, farmers' perceptions of natural farming systems are a determining factor in farmer resilience. This factor has a positive impact on the sustainability of socio-cultural and environmental aspects but does not affect the sustainability of the economic component. Meanwhile, the willingness to maintain natural farming systems is a resilience element for farmers that influences the sustainability of economic and socio-cultural dimensions but not the environmental component. This study concludes that farmer resilience to the principles of natural upland rice farming systems in the border region of Morotai Island has distinct characteristics and is an economically, socio-culturally, and environmentally sustainable agricultural system. Conclusion: This study concludes that the resilience of farmers to the principles of natural upland rice farming systems in the border region of Morotai Island has a distinctive character and is an economically, socioculturally, and environmentally sustainable agricultural system.

Theoretical Approaches to Rating Assessment of the Economic Component of Security of Sustainable Development of Old Industrial Regions

The old industrial regions, for the most part, are classified as the main “losers” in the context of globa­lization and the development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. However, the examples of some of them clearly demonstrate that such a status is not an insurmountable obstacle to future progress. Adaptability and the formation of “new combinations” based on the interconnection of local and global trends can generate specific advantages that can give a powerful impetus to development. This requires an adequate assessment of the existing potential of the regions and a reliable analysis of all their advantages and disadvantages. In this context, the purpose of the article is to substantiate the approach to the rating assessment of the economic component of the security of sustainable development of the old industrial region. In the course of the study, it was substantiated that the main threats to the economic security of the regions are outdated infrastructure, insufficient development of human capital, industry imbalance, weak business culture, remoteness from major markets, and weak capacity of the public sector to implement regional development solutions. The following criteria for selecting indicators for forming a rating for asses­sing the economic security of an old industrial region have been identified: relevance, reliability, validity, reliability, feasibility. The author’s approach to formalizing the areas of assessment of the economic component of the security of sustainable development of an old industrial region, as well as corresponding indicators, has been developed.