Ecosystem Approach Research Articles

Patterns, processes and conservation management consequences of intraspecific diversity, illustrated by fishes from recently glaciated lakes

Abstract Patterns in phenotypic and genotypic diversity within many species are becoming increasingly apparent, although there remain many species for which such patterns have yet to be described adequately. Fishes from recently glaciated ecosystems are likely to be particularly rich in intraspecific diversity, yet current conservation management strategies are, in many parts of the world, particularly in Europe, conventionally and overwhelmingly focused on species, regardless of competing species concepts, and appropriate policies for managing diversity at a sub‐specific level still have to be developed. Occasional attempts to protect certain vulnerable ecotypes and proposed alternative units of conservation (e.g. ‘Pragmatic Species’ or ‘Evolutionarily Significant Units’) reinforce the conventional primacy of contemporary expressed patterns of variation. Intraspecific phenotypic and genotypic patterns are ultimately the result of complex processes of divergence; conservation approaches that focus on the products of evolution largely ignore the processes that generate and maintain those patterns. Policies that acknowledge the continuation of evolution, the derivation of novel diversity over often very short time spans and the role of environment in initiating and perpetuating these processes are poorly integrated into management strategy. To address possible deficits, where intraspecific diversity is not addressed in management practice, we believe it to be important first to characterize hidden genetic and phenotypic diversity, which may intimate eco‐evolutionary processes, initially among species of high conservation status. A second step should be to use an approach to intraspecific diversity that illuminates the ultimate processes and mechanisms that bring about that diversity, which also concedes the central role of the environment and affords adequate protection to the ecosystems that drive these processes, such as the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Ecosystems approach.

Optimizing photovoltaic models: A leader artificial ecosystem approach for accurate parameter estimation of dynamic and static three diode systems

AbstractThe utilization of accurate models is crucial in the various stages of development for photovoltaic (PV) systems. Modelling these systems effectively allows developers to assess new modifications prior to the manufacturing phase, resulting in cost and time savings. This research paper presents a viable approach to accurately estimate both static and dynamic PV models. The proposed estimation method relies on a novel and enhanced optimization algorithm called leader artificial ecosystem‐based optimization (LAEO), which improves upon the original artificial ecosystem‐based optimization (AEO). The proposed LAEO algorithm integrates the adaptive probability (AP) and leader‐based mutation‐selection strategies to enhance the search capability, improve the balance between exploration and exploitation, and overcome local optima. To evaluate the effectiveness of LAEO, it was tested on 23 different benchmark functions. Additionally, LAEO was applied to estimate the parameters of static three‐diode PV models, as well as integral‐order and fractional‐order dynamic models. This paper showcases practical implementations of photovoltaic (PV) parameter estimation in various scenarios, including the static three‐diode model, dynamic integral order model (IOM), and fractional order model (FOM). The results were assessed from various angles to examine the precision, performance, and stability of the LAEO algorithm.

Senior entrepreneurship in Latin America: evaluation and support from entrepreneurship ecosystems approach

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to make an exploratory analysis of the impact of the entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) as defined by Acs et al. (2014) on opportunity-driven senior entrepreneurial activity in Latin America.Design/methodology/approachThe research uses data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor and the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Institute of five Latin America countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico), providing a total of 15,019 observations of people that are 50+ years old, between the years 2013 and 2017. A multi-level logistic regression model was used to estimate the relation between the total entrepreneurial activity by opportunity of seniors and some EE indicators. A total of three equations were estimated on the data set described.FindingsThis research confirms the relevance of some elements of EE on senior entrepreneurship in Latin America. Entrepreneurial attitudes have a positive relationship with senior entrepreneurs, generating higher levels of entrepreneurial ventures. The combination of institutions that support these attitudes on the EE enhances senior entrepreneurial activity. It also demonstrates that a higher level of entrepreneurial education at postschool stages is relevant to increasing senior entrepreneurial activity.Originality/valueThis research makes some interesting contributions in the field of measuring the impact of EE on senior entrepreneurship by opportunity in developing countries, filling a literature gap. It allows us to glimpse some measures that policymakers could take to improve the entrepreneurial activity of this segment in the region, such as implementing programs that facilitate networking opportunities and mentorship, along with providing training in business and financial literacy.

Work-integrated (adult) learning: Un-stigmatizing blue-collar adult learners in Singapore by embracing visibility

‘Continuous meritocracy’ was introduced in Singapore to redefine the concepts of talent and ability in Singapore society. This expanded meaning of meritocracy serves as another way to further support the SkillsFuture Singapore movement (Skillsfuture Singapore, 2023b), which was launched in 2016. ‘Continuous meritocracy’ complements Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programs, which were to provide adult learners opportunities to integrate practical work experiences with academic learning. However, to fully operationalize WIL in the domain of adult learners, this paper points out that it is vital for the Singapore government and the different stakeholders to endorse the different forms of successes by making them more visible in the society. Utilizing Pierre Bourdieu’s key theoretical concepts, this paper discusses the relationship between blue-collar adult learners’ dispositions and WIL and proposes an ecosystemic approach that is based on work-integrated (adult) learning (WIAL) to transform the Singapore blue-collar workers’ habitus with the aim to visualize ‘continuous meritocracy’ at the ground level.

Optimization strategy for BTS development in the 3T region in responding to the challenges of the digital gap using a business ecosystem approach: Case study of Telkomsel Regional Sulawesi

Purpose: Communication services have become a primary need for Indonesian society, especially high-speed cellular data services, commonly known as broadband services through cellular networks. Accelerating the development of underdeveloped regions is mandated in Chapter IV of the Preamble to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia as part of the national aspiration to realize a sovereign, united, sovereign, just, and prosperous Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. On the other hand, telecommunications providers in rural areas, especially in 3T regions, face challenges, as the number of customers does not justify the investment costs, resulting in a burden on the company's investment and operations. This research aims to identify the actors involved, understand the interrelationships between them, and provide an overview of the current BTS development business model in 3T areas. Research methodology: Qualitative methods were used, including data collection through literature studies and in-depth interviews, utilizing an ecosystem mapping approach. Results: Using a business ecosystem approach, this research succeeded in identifying the actors and interactions between actors involved in BTS development in the 3T region, as well as producing ecosystem reconfiguration as a strategy for optimizing BTS development in the 3T region. Limitations: However, the expansion of cellular networks through BTS construction is still uneven, especially in 3T areas (Frontier, Remote, and Underdeveloped). Contribution: This research provides recommendations for optimizing BTS development in 3T areas.

Diving into the divide: a systematic review of cognitive bias-based polarization on social media

PurposeThe global prevalence of social media and its potential to cause polarization are highly debated and impactful. The previous literature often assumes that the ideological bias of any media outlet remains static and exogenous to the polarization process. By studying polarization as a whole from an ecosystem approach, the authors aim to identify policies and strategies that can help mitigate the adverse effects of polarization and promote healthier online discourse.Design/methodology/approachTo investigate online polarization, the authors perform a systematic review and analysis of approximately 400 research articles to explore the connection between cognitive bias and polarization, examining both causal and correlational evidence. The authors extensively evaluate and integrate existing research related to the correlation between online polarization and crucial factors such as public engagement, selective exposure and political democracy. From doing so, the authors then develop a PolarSphere ecosystem that captures and illustrates the process of online polarization formation.FindingsThe authors' review uncovers a wide range of associations, including ideological cognition, bias, public participation, misinformation and miscommunication, political democracy, echo chambers and selective exposure, heterogeneity and trust. Although the impact of bias on social media polarization depends on specific environments and internal/external conditions, certain variables exhibit strong associations across multiple contexts. The authors use these observations as a basis from which to construct PolarSphere, an ecosystem of bias-based polarization on social media, to theorize the process of polarization formation.Originality/valueBased on the PolarSphere ecosystem, the authors argue that it is crucial for governments and civil societies to maintain vigilance and invest in further research to gain a deep comprehension of how cognitive bias affects online polarization, which could lead to ways to eliminate polarization.

Business Ecosystem Development in Corporate Business Strategy

Purpose: The objective of this research is to identify the parties involved in the agro-business ecosystem in Kabupaten Bandung and determine the factors influencing the development of strategies at PT BANDUNG DAYA SENTOSA as a Regional Government-Owned Enterprise (BUMD) operating in the Agribusiness sector. Research methodology: This study uses a business ecosystem approach to map the roles and parties involved in the agro-business ecosystem in Kabupaten Bandung. This study employed a qualitative research method with a case study design. Results: Through multi-agent-based ecosystem modeling and business model reconfiguration, it can be concluded that adaptability and collaboration among actors in the agribusiness ecosystem in Kabupaten Bandung are key to success. The Regional Government-Owned Enterprise Bandung Daya Sentosa (BDS) has the potential to become an innovation hub and enhance its role through the development of innovative agricultural products and utilization of digital technology. Implementation: The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in the community economy in Kabupaten Bandung. The agricultural sector in Kabupaten Bandung is the third-largest contributor to the Gross Regional Domestic Product (PDRB) after manufacturing and trade (Master Plan for the Economy of Kab. Bandung 2021-2026: 2021).

Ecosystem approaches in the practice of national enforcement

The article is devoted to current problems of ecology and enforcement. Ukraine is not a member of the EU, which makes it impossible to directly apply EU norms in national enforcement practice. However, having been ratified the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their member states, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part is a full-fledged part of the national legal order, which outlines a range of key issues, in particular, the standards that appear before national legislation as a challenge to cooperation on environmental protection issues, and adaptation to EU legislation. The agreement envisages the strengthening of environmental protection activities through the improvement of the health care system, the preservation of natural resources, the improvement of economic and environmental protection efficiency, the integration of environmental policy into other areas of state policy, as well as the increase of the level of production thanks to modern technologies, which will have positive consequences for citizens and enterprises in Ukraine and the EU. As well as the issue of harmonization of legislation on environmental protection, including the implementation of the UNECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention), which provides for the involvement of the public in the decision-making process on environmental issues and guarantees access to justice for person and public organizations when environmental legislation and/or provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights are violate.
 The need to analyze domestic judicial practice on environmental legal relations in various jurisdictions is extremely urgent. The application of international ratified documents, in particular the Aarhus Convention, is precisely the source of law that, firstly, opens wide public access to appeal procedures; secondly, it is the legal basis for resolving disputes about compensation for damage to the environment; thirdly, it makes impossible the limited interpretation of the current national legislation of Ukraine, regarding the right to appeal to the court for the protection of an interest protected by law in the sphere of guaranteeing environmental safety; fourthly, guarantees the right to appeal to the court of an unlimited number of persons (can be exercised by citizens personally or jointly through the association of citizens), and the resolution of disputed environmental-legal relations, i.e. those are public; fifth, guarantees the subject of the law access to the court without discrimination based on his actual location or actual center of activity; sixth, it affects the formation of established legal practice in environmental disputes.

Impact of policy incentives on technological innovation and diffusion within the new-energy vehicle industry: an ecosystem approach

ABSTRACT In the context of developing emerging industries in China, this study examines the specific effects of policy incentives on new energy vehicle (NEV) technological innovation and constructs a susceptible-exposed-infected-recovered (SEIR) infection model to simulate the diffusion of the NEV technological innovation process. The results highlight four main findings. First, an inverted U-shaped relationship exists between government-supported policies and technological innovation in NEVs. Second, regulatory policies can significantly incentivize the innovative behaviour of NEV enterprises. Third, the effects of policy incentives are more evident in the technological innovation of non-state-owned enterprises than in state-owned enterprises. Fourth, the SEIR infection model shows that policy incentives significantly accelerate the process of utilising, optimising, and replacing technologies in the technology innovation ecosystem, significantly shortening the iterative process of the entire system.

The Ecosystem Approach to Guaranteeing the Constitutional Human Right to a Safe Environment

The article aims to analyse the ecosystem approach, which should ensure the constitutional human right to a safe environment. The research methodology was based on the use of econometric, comparison, and graphical methods. Analysing the legal instruments, the study identified ways of harmonising the ecosystem approach with the existing legal framework and policy to improve environmental protection. The need for joint efforts between the state, industry, and local communities to find common positions and the importance of strong institutional capacity, public administration, and law enforcement mechanisms was demonstrated based on data from 37 European countries and Ukraine. It is emphasised that it is possible to achieve a balanced prospect between economic development and environmental protection. The academic novelty of this research is an interdisciplinary approach, a new application of the ecosystem approach to human rights, a detailed analysis of challenges and solutions, and global and local prospects. Prospects for further research are the expansion of the analysis database to the level of world regions to obtain generalised results regarding the provision of the constitutional human right to a safe environment.

Teacher candidates' preparedness to address diverse situations that can threaten pupils’ well-being

Amid uncertainty, teacher candidates (TCs) face increasingly complex situations when encountering pupils. However, TCs' perceived preparedness to address pupils' well-being threats remains scarcely mapped. We examined this among Finnish classroom TCs (N = 112) through a questionnaire comprising 15 situations. TCs felt least prepared addressing threat- and crisis-related anxiety and addictions, and most prepared observing peer collaboration difficulties and responding to bullying. Distance teaching weakened perceived preparedness, overall. To enhance the realization of children's right to support and TCs' well-being, we call for adopting an ecosystemic approach to well-being and placing emotional–interactional competencies at the core of teacher education.

Conservation agrivoltaics for sustainable food‐energy production

Societal Impact StatementTransformative agricultural strategies like agrivoltaics (AV) are essential for addressing the pressing global issues of sustainable energy and food production in a changing climate. Conservation‐agrivoltaics (Conservation‐AV) provides the potential to meet these needs while reinforcing natural resources and protecting the environment. It could enhance the ecological benefits of AV by improving soil health and biodiversity. It could create economic opportunities for farmers and increase the resilience and diversity of food crops under changing climate conditions. Furthermore, it could inform stakeholders about the benefits and challenges of implementing conservation agriculture management practices (CAMP) in AV and encourage further exploration and adoption of this innovative approach.SummaryTransformative strategies in agriculture are needed to address urgent global challenges related to energy and food production while reinforcing natural resources and the environment. Agrivoltaics (AV) has emerged in the past decade as one solution to this fundamental challenge of improving energy and food security. AV is defined as the co‐location of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and crops on the same land to optimize food and energy production simultaneously and sustainably. Here, we propose that AV, together with conservation agriculture management practices (CAMP) strategies can help to intensify food security and energy production while reinforcing natural resources and the environment. Our main assertions in this opinion article are that: (1) AV systems need to overcome several agronomical, environmental, and ecological challenges to intensify food and energy production sustainably; (2) CAMP applied to AV systems can preserve the environment and ensure climate‐resilient food production; (3) implementation of CAMP in AV can lead to long‐term carbon sequestration, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and maintain or increase crop yields while preserving soil health and biodiversity; and (4) adoption of CAMP in AV can bring economic benefits, although challenges need to be overcome. This opinion article proposes a new ecosystem approach to integrate renewable energy and sustainable food production and encourages research on the effects of CAMP on AV systems.

Spatial analysis of demersal food webs through integration of eDNA metabarcoding with fishing activities

The evaluation of the status of marine communities, and especially the monitoring of those heavily exploited by fisheries, is a key, challenging task in marine sciences. Fishing activities are a major source of disruption to marine food webs, both directly, by selectively removing components at specific trophic levels (TL), and indirectly, by altering habitats and production cycles. Food web analysis can be very useful in the context of an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries, but food web reconstructions demand large and expensive data sets, which are typically available only for a small fraction of marine ecosystems. Recently, new technologies have been developed to easily, quickly and cost-effectively collect environmental DNA (eDNA) during fishing activities. By generating large, multi-marker metabarcoding data from eDNA samples obtained from commercial trawlers, it is possible to produce exhaustive taxonomic inventories for the exploited ecosystems, which are suitable for food-web reconstructions. Here, we integrate and re-analyse the data of a recent study in which the α diversity was investigated using the eDNA opportunistically collected during fishing operations. Indeed, we collect highly resolved information on species feeding relationships to reconstruct the food webs at different sites in the Strait of Sicily (Mediterranean Sea) from eDNA and catch data. After observing that the trophic networks obtained from eDNA metabarcoding data are more consistent with the available knowledge, a set of food web indicators (species richness, number of links, direct connectance and generality) is computed and analysed to unravel differences in food webs structure through different areas (spatial variations). Species richness, number of links and generality (positively) and direct connectance (negatively) are correlated with increasing distance from the coast and fishing effort intensity. The combined effects of environmental gradients and fishing effort on food web structure at different study sites are then examined and modelled. Taken together, these findings indicate the suitability of eDNA metabarcoding to assist and food web analysis, obtain several food web-related ecological indicators, and tease out the effect of fishing intensity from the environmental gradients of marine ecosystems.

Analisa Pengaruh Rasio Keuangan Terhadap ROA Pada PT. Bank mandiri, Persero (Tbk)

With a consistent business strategy and mature digitalization optimization, Bank Mandiri managed to record good financial performance, as seen from the profit in the 1st quarter of 2023, which was the result of a performance focused on the business ecosystem approach both from financing and funding. The credit increase was due to the improving solid economic fundamentals, Bank Mandiri seeks to contribute to the Indonesian economy. The condition of Indonesian banking after the Covid pandemic began to improve, as seen from the increase in the capital adequacy ratio (CAR), the ratio of non-performing loans (NPL), an increase in net interest income (NIM), a decrease in the ratio of operating expenses to operating income (BOPO), with high capital owned there is an increase in the fulfillment of loan requests (LDR) with a low ratio level. This research was conducted by analyzing, testing and concluding the effect of CAR, NPL, NIM, BOPO and LDR on ROA at Bank Mandiri for the 2017-2023 period using secondary data through information on Bank Mandiri's financial reports. Quantitative analysis technique with multiple linear regression and classical assumption test using SPSS version 25. The results show BOPO, NIM and LDR partially have a positive and significant effect, while CAR and NPL do not have a significant effect on ROA Simultaneously CAR, BOPO, NPL, NIM and LDR affect the increase or decrease in ROA. From the independent variable to the dependent variable it has a predictive ability of 98.3% and 1.7% is influenced by other variables outside the research.

Land use determines Mediterranean ecosystems' multifunctionality more than plant richness or habitat composition

Abstract Local and landscape diversity loss, habitat fragmentation and land‐use changes commonly co‐occur and impair ecosystem multifunctionality, yet they are often studied in isolation. Therefore, we ignore the relative importance of these drivers of ecosystem change or whether or not they interact to determine ecosystem functioning. We measured how changes in local (plant richness) and landscape (different land uses) diversity, land use (orchards, shrubland, pine, oak and mixed forests) and habitat sise, and their interactions, affected the functioning of Mediterranean ecosystems. At 49 plots, we measured 17 above‐ and below‐ground functions, related to nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration and biotic interactions. Additionally, we generated different combinations of plots to compose artificial landscapes where multifunctionality and biodiversity conservation can be maximised, in order to aid land managers to preserve or design functional and diverse areas. The relative importance of local and landscape attributes varied slightly depending on the target function, yet land use was by far the strongest predictor of most functions and multifunctionality above local plant biodiversity, habitat sise or landscape diversity. Oak and mixed forest were the most multifunctional land uses but were functionally wcomplemented by other land uses that maximised some individual functions. The relative proportion of each land use within optimal landscapes varied if the target was biodiversity conservation (with an even dominance of land uses), carbon stocks or multifunctionality (highly dominated by native oak and mixed forests). Synthesis and applications: Our results highlight the importance of remnant native forest to provide multiple ecosystem functions and the potential to restore them and complement these uses with sustainable agriculture. By merging landscape and ecosystem approaches we provide specific numbers regarding the proportion that each land use should have in order to maximise biodiversity conservation and/or functioning in these charismatic environments.

The ecosystem approach as a methodological reference point for the innovative development of higher pedagogical education

The article presents a theoretical analysis of the ecosystem approach as a methodological basis for innovative transformations in higher pedagogical education. The essence of the ecosystem approach in education is to direct the researcher to a systematic vision of the relationships and processes necessary to maintain ecological (healthy, sustainable, productive, diverse, coordinated) human relationships within and outside the educational system, its integrity, elements and structures, functions, values and qualitative parameters of life through self-regulated management, protection and preservation of educational ecosystems over time. The author of the article analyzes the scientific thesaurus of the problem, the essence and origins of the ecosystem approach, its conceptual basis and basic axioms, the main aspects, basic principles and ways of implementing the ecosystem approach in higher education. Particular attention is paid to educational ecosystems as a key driver of innovative development of higher pedagogical education. In particular, the article examines the nature, features, characteristics and basic approaches to the development of educational ecosystems (ecosystem as belonging and ecosystem as structure), considers the peculiarities of their formation and development depending on the structure. A scientific thesaurus of the problem of developing an ecosystem of higher pedagogical education is presented. It is represented by such concepts as: «ecosystem approach», «ecosystem structure», «ecosystem actors», «ecosystem constellation», «ecosystem life cycle». The stages of development of educational ecosystems are summarized and the advantages of implementing the ideas of the ecosystem approach in a modern university (improving the efficiency of the educational process, increasing the accessibility of education, improving the quality of education) are considered. The materials of the article can be used to develop effective tools for the support and innovative development of educational ecosystems in higher education institutions

Interaction between universities and forestry enterprises for the development university ecosystems in Russia

The ubiquity of the ecosystem concept in many sectors of the economy and society makes it relevant to analyze new forms of integration between different participants of socio-economic relations. The interaction between universities and enterprises that contributes to the development of the higher education ecosystem can be singled out separately. The research is devoted to the study of both current and prospective forms of interaction of the "university-enterprise" type for the forest industry. It emphasizes the importance of sectoral, federal, research and mixed types of universities for forest industry enterprises. The research analyzed articles by Russian and foreign authors touching upon such topics as university-business partnership, university-enterprise integration, ecosystem approach at the university, ecosystem approach at the forest industry enterprise, models of interaction between universities and industry enterprises. The article analyzes and characterizes the main types of universities in the Russian Federation and identifies the forms of interaction with them for forest industry enterprises. In addition, other participants for interaction, different from the university and forms of integration with them are identified. The main obstacles to the integration of forest industry enterprises and universities are outlined. The paper concludes by presenting a model of the type "university-forest industry enterprise" and concludes that promising forms of interaction between the university and forest industry enterprise are: training in modern digital competencies and their adjustment for certain industry specific enterprises taking into account the real situation in practice; creation of joint forest research units; creation of a common mission and strategy, development of joint values.

ECOSYSTEM APPROACH TO ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCIALLY ORIENTED ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The most pressing task of modern society is to ensure sustainable development based on inclusive economic growth. In this regard, the importance of social and socially oriented entrepreneurship in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is increasing. Scientific research discusses various aspects of the phenomenon of social entrepreneurship. The least developed in the applied aspect is the issue of the effectiveness of social entrepreneurship and its assessment. The purpose of the study is to determine the conceptual foundations of the ecosystem approach to assessing the effectiveness of socially oriented entrepreneurship to improve the sustainability of the socio-economic development of regions.The methods include bibliographic analysis, modeling and statistical analysis. Bibliographic analysis revealed the need to distinguish between external and internal efficiency of social entrepreneurship. Modeling allows this to be implemented based on the ecosystem approach. Statistical analysis revealed that social entrepreneurship develops in rural areas much more slowly than in cities. Such imbalance cannot contribute to sustainable growth of regions in Kazakhstan.The results include literature analysis and identification of current research areas in the field of social entrepreneurship effectiveness assessment. The need to develop a social entrepreneurship ecosystem at the regional level is substantiated. The structure of the regional ecosystem as a complex institutional system is developed. The role of the state in the formation of this ecosystem is characterized. The types of ecosystem resources that determine internal efficiency are substantiated. The definition of the effec-tiveness of socially oriented entrepreneurship is formulated. An algorithm for assessing the effectiveness of socially oriented entrepreneurship has been developed The ecosystem approach allows classifying social entrepreneurship into non-profit and commercial, taking into account not only external but also internal parameters, such as inclusiveness, density of connections and synergy. A statistical analysis of social entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan in the regional context is carried out.The findings highlight the need to develop socially oriented entrepreneurship as a key element of an inclusive economy for sustainable socio-economic development of regions. When developing public policy aimed at achieving sustainable development goals, one should rely on the concept of social en-trepreneurship and its ecosystem, as well as on assessing its effectiveness.

Evaluation of red snapper fisheries management with an ecosystem approach in waters of Indramayu District

Evaluation of red snapper fisheries management with an ecosystem approach in waters of Indramayu District

МОДЕЛІ УПРАВЛІННЯ ДОДАНОЮ ЦІННІСТЮ У НІШЕВОМУ АГРОБІЗНЕСІ

The article examines the methodological approaches and models of added value management as a consumer’s value based on the ecosystem and marketing approach in the segment of micro and small agricultural business, which operates in the conditions of full-scale military invasion in Ukraine. The sociological study conducted in 2022-2023 among 100 managers and founders of domestic micro and small agricultural enterprises shows and explains value-added management models in the segment of niche agro-production business. Creating value for consumer’s approach is a methodological basis for sustainable competitive strategies development, which allows micro and small businesses to adapt to the external environment rapid changes and to be consistent in the long term period perspective both in conditions of the full-scale military invasions and in the post-war period. The agri-food market structural changes caused by the pandemic and full-scale military actions led to the domestic micro and small agricultural business strategy transformation. In conditions of full uncertainty and the threats of physical destruction, micro and small agro-enterprises that retained their production capacity showed adaptability to rapid market changes in comparison with large-scale agribusiness. Leaders of micro and small business actively studied and implemented innovative approaches to the management of material, financial and information flows, which directly affected their ability to produce added value. Running an agri-food business in Ukraine in modern realities requires the use of sustainable business practices that will ensure sustainability both in the short-term and in the long-term. The ecosystem approach to the added value management, as a value for the consumer, involves a comprehensive approach to the of available resources assessment, external threats and challenges, and development prospects. A marketing approach to the added value creation and treatment it as a value for the consumer allows to develop a differentiated strategy. Such approach allows to obtain more sustainable competitive advantages in comparison with the economic approach of added value creation and management. The strategy of increasing value of primary agricultural products by increasing the market value and product attractiveness through marketing tools allows to differentiate the product line and receive an additional premium.