Stable Employment Research Articles

Hierarchical Needs Status and Work Opportunities towards Organizational Commitment of Elementary School Teachers

The study aimed to determine the current hierarchical needs status and work opportunities relative to the level of organizational commitment of school teachers. The study used descriptive method where questionnaire was the primary data gathering instrument. One hundred sixty (160) teachers from Sariaya West District Division of Quezon, contributed to the study. Frequency, percent count, mean, SD and Pearson r were used in the statistical analysis of data. The study revealed as perceived by the Teacher-respondents on their hierarchical needs status were on a high level. Effect of work opportunities in terms of trainings and development, promotion and salary was observed. Maslow’s stages of motivational theory in terms of survival needs, stability needs, enjoyment needs, and esteem needs were related to the teacher’s organizational commitment. Teachers who feel secure in their survival needs, have stable employment, derive enjoyment from their work, and possess a healthy self-esteem are more likely to exhibit higher levels of commitment to their organization. Recognizing and catering to these needs can thus serve as a powerful tool for educational institutions seeking to foster a dedicated and engaged teaching workforce. It was revealed that work opportunities and how they were committed in the organization show that there is significant relationship work opportunities and that of organizational commitment of teachers. This findings emphasizes the role of perceived career prospects and financial rewards as motivators for teachers, highlighting their influence on organizational commitment. Recognizing and investing in these aspects of work opportunities can thus serve as effective strategies for educational institutions to cultivate a committed and engaged teaching workforce. It appears that age and years in service do not moderate the relationship between hierarchical needs status and organizational commitment of the teachers. Age and years in service are not related to work opportunities and organizational commitment of the teachers. This implies that regardless of tenure and age, the impact of perceived work opportunities and hierarchical needs status on organizational commitment remains consistent. Understanding these dynamics can inform organizational strategies aimed at enhancing teacher commitment by emphasizing the importance of psychological fulfillment and job satisfaction, meaningful career development opportunities alongside age and tenure-based considerations. With these, educational institutions can foster a more engaged and committed teaching workforce.

Balancing Flexibility and Stability as SDGs: Gig Economy Adoption, Flexible Recruitment Policies, and Employee Performance in North Sumatra’s Public Sector

Purpose: This study aims to develop a framework for understanding the impact of gig economy adoption and flexible recruitment policies on the performance of contractual government employees (PPPK) in the regional government of North Sumatra, with work engagement as a mediating variable. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected from 320 PPPK employees through questionnaires. Statistical analyses, including classical assumption tests and path analysis, were conducted using SPSS to examine the direct and indirect effects of gig economy adoption and flexible recruitment policies on employee performance, mediated by work engagement. Findings: The results indicate that both gig economy adoption and flexible recruitment policies significantly and positively impact employee performance. Furthermore, work engagement serves as a significant mediating variable, enhancing the relationship between these independent variables and employee performance. This suggests that creating a balance between flexibility and stability in employment can improve PPPK performance. Research limitations/implications: The study focuses on PPPK employees in the North Sumatra regional government, including teachers, healthcare workers, and technical staff. Future research could expand the scope to include other types of employees and regions, as well as consider additional mediating variables such as job satisfaction and organizational support. Originality/value: Unlike previous studies that often address either gig economy or recruitment policies in isolation, this research integrates both elements and examines their combined effects on employee performance within a governmental context. The study provides a comprehensive framework for policymakers to enhance employee performance by balancing flexibility and stability in the workforce.

Research on Predicting the Turnover of Graduates Using an Enhanced Random Forest Model.

The frequent turnover of college graduates is a key factor leading to the frictional unemployment and structural unemployment of youth, which are important research fields concerned with pedagogy, sociology, and management; however, there is little research on the prediction of college graduates' turnover. Therefore, this study investigated the turnover status of 17,268 college graduates from 52 universities in China, constructed and optimized a random forest model for predicting the turnover of college graduates, and analyzed the influencing mechanism of college graduates' turnover and the importance of influencing factors. The enhanced random forest model could deal with the unbalanced data and has a higher prediction accuracy as well as stronger generalization ability in predicting the turnover of college graduates. Individual background variables, job characteristic variables, and work environment variables are all important factors influencing whether college graduates resign or not. The top five factors that affect the turnover of college graduates by more than 10% are income level, job satisfaction degree, job opportunities, and job matching degree. The conclusion of this study is conducive to improving the accuracy of turnover prediction, systematically exploring the influencing factors of college graduates' turnover, and effectively guaranteeing the overall stability of youth employment.

Two years of innovative dermatological care: the first public health consultation service for the transgender and gender diverse community in Argentina

BackgroundThe LGBTQI + community encounters distinct healthcare challenges due to discrimination and inadequate understanding of their needs. Dermatologists play a crucial role in addressing this by fostering inclusiveness, recognizing individual concerns, and adopting tailored approaches, thereby promoting a more equitable healthcare system. ObjectiveTo address the need for an inclusive healthcare space, the authors established the first dermatological practice exclusively for transgender and non-binary patients. This article presents a comprehensive two-year experience in a public hospital. MethodsThe authors conducted a retrospective and descriptive study, analyzing the medical records of 114 patients evaluated at a specialized dermatological practice between June 2021 and May 2023. Key variables assessed included self-identified gender, age, residence, access to private healthcare, human immunodeficiency virus status, hormonal treatment, surgical interventions, consultation motives, employment stability, and family support during gender expression transition. ResultsThe present study included 114 patients, 49.1% trans men, 39.5% trans women, and 8.8% non-binary individuals. Trans men, on average younger than trans women (p < 0.001), predominantly sought care for body modification-related concerns, particularly acne and androgenetic alopecia. In contrast, trans women exhibited a more diverse range of consultation motives typically unrelated to hormonal or surgical procedures. Study limitationsThis study is retrospective and limited in geographic scope. Additionally, the patient population lacked diversity in terms of Black ethnicity. ConclusionsThe pioneering dermatological practice for transgender and non-binary patients exemplifies healthcare equity and cultural competence. Effective LGBTQI + healthcare requires addressing unique dermatological concerns while fostering inclusiveness and continuous learning within the medical community.

대학기관연구조직 해외사례 분석

The purpose of this study is to derive elements applicable to domestic university institutional research. This study attempted to identify various elements of organizational design by applying case study methods centered on overseas university institutional research organizations. As a result, in terms of the composition of university institutional research, the emphasis was placed on the name of the university institutional research organization, which was generally positioned as a core organization within the school by placing it directly under the control of major decision-makers, and there were differences between institutions in terms of personnel composition and team composition. The main tasks of university institutional research were survey, analysis consulting, request analysis, and data governance operation. When forming or reorganizing a new domestic university institutional research organization, it was suggested to establish a vision for the institutional research of the university with the purpose pursued by the university in mind, to deploy a large number of personnel in the areas of focus promotion, the importance of re-education and employment stability for existing personnel, data sharing, formation of consensus within the university, and to prepare a formalization procedure for request analysis work.

Artificial intelligence and labor demand: An empirical analysis of Chinese small and micro enterprises

The widespread application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has triggered a significant transformation in the economic structure and has brought profound changes to human society. As China promotes the digital transformation of industries, understanding how the investment in AI by small and micro enterprises (SMEs) affects labor demand, which is inextricably linked to “stable employment”, becomes an important question. This paper uses special data from 127 SMEs in 14 provinces from 2016 to 2020 and employs a two-way fixed effects model to study the impact of AI inputs on enterprises’ labor demand. The empirical results show that the impact of AI inputs on the labor demand of SMEs is not significant overall, but shows a significant negative effect in non-state-owned enterprises, private enterprises, and high-tech enterprises. There is a significant difference in the impact of AI inputs on the labor demand of different industries, with only the wholesale and retail industry demonstrating a significant positive impact. From the results of mechanism analysis, the substitution effect and creation effect of AI inputs on labor demand coexist, and in general, these two effects cancel each other out. However, the substitution effect dominates in some types of enterprises and industries. Finally, this paper discusses the government and enterprise coping strategies for the employment impact of AI applications based on empirical evidence and research results. This paper not only theoretically demonstrates that the impact of AI investment on firms' labor demand is uncertain, but also empirically demonstrates that Chinese firms' AI investment does not significantly affect firms' overall labor demand. This facilitates the government and enterprises to formulate strategies that can enhance the level of enterprise intelligence without impacting the labor market.

Psychological state, self-assessment y emotional stability of a severely wounded combatant

The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the peculiarities of the psychological state, self-esteem and emotional stability of severely wounded combatants who returned from combat. The research is based on the study of the psychological well-being of this category of victims, their adaptation and rehabilitation after severe physical injuries. The main focus is on identifying the manifestations of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depressive and anxiety symptoms in severely wounded combatants. It was found that severe combat trauma significantly increases the risk of developing mental disorders in victims, significantly complicating their recovery and return to a full-fledged peaceful life.The main factors that affect the emotional stability and general psychological state of severely wounded combatants are analyzed. These factors include physical pain and limitations, loss of functional capabilities, psychological trauma, social isolation, feelings of loss and helplessness, as well as problems with employment and financial stability. The role and importance of family care in supporting the psychological well-being of severely wounded combatants is considered. It is noted that effective rehabilitation requires close cooperation between medical professionals, psychologists, social workers and families of the victims. An important aspect is raising public awareness of the problems faced by severely wounded combatants and developing social support and adaptation programs for this category of people. Based on the results obtained, the article outlines the main areas of psychological assistance to severely wounded combatants. The author emphasizes the need for a comprehensive psychological rehabilitation program aimed at processing traumatic experiences and restoring self-esteem.

The influence of robot applications on rural labor transfer

Employment is a pivotal driver for ensuring and enhancing people’s livelihoods, with stable employment forming the bedrock for achieving high-quality economic development. In this study, CMDS data from 2014–2018, IFR data, and micro-data from China’s Second National Economic Census were utilized to analyze the impact of robot applications on rural labor migration in China, exploring both theoretical and empirical dimensions, particularly the crowding-out effect. The research findings suggest that robot applications influence labor demand through expansion and substitution effects. The results show robot applications significantly increased the probability of rural labor considering re-migration, with a 1% increase in urban robot density resulting in a 0.249% increase in the likelihood of rural labor re-migration. In addition, robot applications were found to reduce the migration rate of urban labor and increase the probability of rural laborers returning to the agricultural sector. Based on mechanism analyses, robot applications were found to have pronounced passive effects in accelerating rural labor migration, particularly among groups with lower skill levels, individuals aged over 44, those in low-skilled occupations, those possessing strong mobility, and those residing in economically developed areas. The conclusions of this study provide new insights for stabilizing employment and optimizing rural labor migration in the context of artificial intelligence development.

RESEARCH ON THE ATTITUDE OF YOUNG PEOPLE REGARDING THE ATTRACTIVENESS OF AGRICULTURE: A CASE STUDY OF SERBIA

Agriculture plays a crucial role in any economy. However, agricultural work is often regarded as unpopular, dirty and lacking prestige. As a consequence, young people frequently migrate from rural to urban areas in search of alternative activities. This study addresses the challenge of integrating youth into the agricultural workforce. The objective is to assess the reasons behind youth’s (un) willingness to engage in agricultural work, using Serbia as a case study. Data were collected through a questionnaire and 308 responses were analyzed with the help of Binary Logistic Regression. The findings indicate that the attitude of young individuals to engage in agricultural work is significantly shaped by area of residence, family involvement, ownership of rural property, the economic viability of the agricultural sector and concerns about long-term employment stability. A few positive and negative stereotypes were also identified. The findings underscore the imperative to attract young people to work in agriculture.

GCT-16. LONG-TERM OUTCOMES AND COMPLICATION MANAGEMENT IN CNS GERM CELL TUMORS: INSIGHTS FROM A PHASE II HISTOPATHOLOGY-STRATIFIED TREATMENT TRIAL

Abstract BACKGROUND This detailed examination merges outcomes from a Phase II clinical trial targeting central nervous system (CNS) germ cell tumors (GCTs) conducted between 1995 and 2003. It evaluates the impact of histopathologically driven treatment modalities on survival, recurrence, and post-treatment life and social outcomes, aiming to delineate the long-term effects of such stratified treatment approaches. METHODS The cohort comprised 228 patients, stratified into three groups based on histology: germinoma (n=161), intermediate prognosis (n=38), and poor prognosis (n=28), each receiving customized chemotherapy and radiation treatments. With a median follow-up duration of 222 months, this longitudinal study scrutinized survival rates, recurrence patterns, and a spectrum of socio-economic and health-related outcomes. RESULTS For the germinoma group, the 10- and 20-year event-free survival (EFS) rates stood impressively at 82% and 73%, respectively, with overall survival (OS) rates reaching 97% and 92%. The intermediate prognosis group witnessed 10- and 20-year EFS rates of 76% and 66%, and OS rates of 87% and 70%. The poor prognosis group recorded EFS rates of 49% at both intervals, with OS diminishing to 61% and 53%. Notably, germinomas localized in the basal ganglia exhibited high relapse rates absent initial whole-brain radiation, yet were effectively managed upon subsequent interventions. The comprehensive follow-up illuminated striking disparities in socio-economic achievements: higher educational attainments, more stable employment, and improved health outcomes were predominantly observed among patients without recurrence. Non-recurrent germinoma patients, in particular, showcased enhanced educational and employment status, vividly illustrating the profound impact of disease progression and treatment on life quality. CONCLUSIONS The findings highlight the critical importance of customized initial treatments for improving survival and life quality in CNS GCT patients, stressing the need for detailed long-term follow-up to address relapses and complications effectively. The study advocates for personalized care that balances treatment intensity to optimize long-term outcomes, enhancing post-treatment care.

Dependent Self-Employment in Slovakia – Opportunity or Necessity?

Recently, the European labour market has witnessed a shift in work structures, notably with self-employed individuals without employees. Many of these individuals are performing self-employment involuntarily, aiming for stable full-time employment. Due to insufficient income, instability, limited career prospects, and inadequate access to social protection, they are dissatisfied with their self-employed status. This dissatisfaction could potentially affect their overall job satisfaction and performance. The goal of this study, conducted on the basis of original primary survey among self-employed persons in Slovakia in 2022, is to explore the motivations influencing self-employment. Specifically, the research aims to examine the initial driving factors behind self-employment among 306 individuals, categorized into 194 traditional independent selfemployed and 112 economically dependent self-employed persons. Results indicate that among economically dependent self-employed persons, necessity-driven motives prevail, particularly necessity to enter family business, job loss, and employer-induced self-employment. For traditional independent self-employed persons, opportunity-driven motives predominate, notably pursuit of better working conditions, desire for independence, and efforts to earn more.

From poverty to prosperity: assessing of sustainable poverty reduction effect of “welfare-to-work” in Chinese counties

The “welfare-to-work” program is a comprehensive supportive policy in the 14th five-year plan period in China. In this paper, a systematical assessment of the long-run effectiveness of the welfare-to-work policy on poverty reduction is of great significance to stimulate the internal impetus of people who are lifted out of poverty to achieve income growth and prosperity and promote regional economic development. Based on the data at the county (city) level in China from 2000 to 2019 and the sustainable development theory, in this paper, a county-relative poverty evaluation system was constructed. Besides, the double difference method was employed to evaluate the effect of the welfare-to-work policy on poverty reduction and test its action mechanism. The findings are as follows: (1) the welfare-to-work policy has a significant poverty reduction effect and presents an inverted “U” shape. In addition, significant achievements have been made in “maintaining employment stability, ensuring income, strengthening skills, and supporting the economy” ; (2) the welfare-to-work policy boosts poverty reduction in counties through infrastructure construction, fiscal intervention, and financial tools; however, the financial tools play a positive role in poverty reduction in the northwest region and suppressed role in the southwest region, and has an insignificant effect in the central region; and (3) there are differences in the effect of poverty alleviation policies of the counties with different sustainable development levels, and the regions with higher development level have a stronger driving effect.

Contemporary Indian Way of ‘Settling Down’: Emerging Adult’s Perspective

ABSTRACT ‘Settling down’ in India historically entailed a culturally constructed notion for individuals, focusing on marriage. An exploration of the modern Indian idea of ‘Settling down’ was explored in light of the driving forces of globalization and increased migration. The current study explored the concept of ‘Settling down’ among emerging adults aged between 18 and 29 years who had migrated within the borders of India for education or employment purposes. To this end, semi-structured interviews were conducted. The reflexive thematic analysis method was employed for analysing the data. Emerging themes unveiled that despite marriage being endorsed by a few of the participants, co-habiting relationships were convenient and burden-free. Employment, financial independence, and professional stability emerged as the primary markers of ‘Settling down’ among migrant emerging adults. It was also recognized that migration had a critical impact on people’s decisions about ‘settling down.’

Improving Hemophilia Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Addressing Challenges and Enhancing Quality of Life.

Hemophilia, a genetic bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency in clotting factors, impacts millions of people worldwide. The quality of life (QoL) for those affected remains particularly suboptimal in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This article delves into the unmet needs in hemophilia care and management in LMICs, spotlighting various challenges and potential strategies for improvement. One of the primary challenges in LMICs is the limited access to comprehensive care which includes a multidisciplinary approach involving hematologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and social workers. In many LMICs, the healthcare infrastructure is insufficient to provide such integrated services, leading to fragmented care and poorer health outcomes for individuals with hemophilia. Another significant issue is the challenge of prophylactic treatment. Prophylaxis, which involves regular infusions of clotting factor concentrates to prevent bleeding episodes, is the standard of care in high-income countries. However, in LMICs, prophylactic treatment is often not feasible due to the high cost and limited availability of clotting factor concentrates. This results in a reliance on on-demand treatment, which only addresses bleeding episodes as they occur and does not prevent the long-term complications associated with frequent bleeds. Pain management is another critical area with significant gaps. Chronic pain is a common issue for individuals with hemophilia due to repeated joint bleeds leading to joint damage. In many LMICs, access to effective pain management strategies, including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments, is limited. Mental health support is also a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of hemophilia care. The chronic nature of the condition, combined with frequent hospital visits and the physical limitations imposed by the disease, can lead to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. However, mental health services are frequently under-resourced in LMICs, and there is a lack of awareness about the mental health needs of individuals with hemophilia. Caregiver support playinga crucial role in managing the day-to-day needs of individuals with hemophilia, is another vital component of hemophilia care that is often insufficient in LMICs. Education and awareness about hemophilia are also lacking in many LMICs. There is often a limited understanding of the condition among the general public and even within the medical community, leading to misdiagnoses and delayed treatment. Employment and financial support are critical issues as well. The physical limitations and frequent medical needs associated with hemophilia can make it difficult for individuals to maintain stable employment, leading to financial strain. In many LMICs, social support systems are inadequate to address these challenges. Lastly, the integration of telehealth and digital health technologies presents a promising strategy to overcome some of these challenges providing remote access to specialist care, education, and support, which is particularly valuable in regions where healthcare resources are scarce. By adopting a multifaceted approach that involves collaboration between governments, healthcare systems, international organizations, and patient advocacy groups, it is possible to address these challenges and significantly improve the QoL for individuals with hemophilia in LMICs.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CORPORATE INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESS IN SHAPING INDIA’S SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A LEGAL AND REGULATORY REVIEW

This article underscores the crucial role of regulatory bodies in insolvency processes, providing the audience with a comprehensive understanding of their functions. They play a significant part in creating a conducive environment for restructuring viable businesses and rehabilitation. The Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) implementation under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, has transformed the corporate insolvency regime of India and has affected the economic growth, wealth distribution, employment stability and ultimately socio-economic development of India. This paper evaluates the CIRP by scrutinising the legislative provisions and analysing case studies of various distressed companies to determine how far it has facilitated corporate distress resolution and protected the interests of its stakeholders. It focuses on the practical implementation of the CIRP and identifies the challenges in the CIRP, like judicial interpretation, procedural delays, and regulatory ambiguities. Ultimately, it provides suggestions for improving the efficiency and efficacy of insolvency resolution in India to promote sustainable socio-economic development, reassuring the audience of the regulatory bodies’ commitment to the process.

Global Perspectives on Fiscal Policy and Labor Income-Leisure Choices: Theoretical and Practical Insights

In macroeconomic literature, fiscal policy is considered a powerful tool to achieve sustainable development, full employment, and social well-being in developed and developing societies. For this, public authority uses expansionary and contractionary tax policies to achieve stable growth and employment environment for the stable labor market. This study theoretically and empirically investigates the problem of inference on income-leisure labor preference. Also, it considers the impact of tax and expenditure structure on labor choices regarding working hours under the assumption of neoclassical theory. We use quantile regression analysis to investigate the data set for worldwide, high, and low-income countries from 2000 to 2022, for the macro-level analysis based on the empirical investigation of 123 countries cross-section panel. The outcomes show that when the fiscal authorities impose a regressive form of taxes, it may hurt the labor wages and distribution of income-leisure preferences or the welfare of labor. Similarly, non-labor income hurts labor utility through a large volume of non-development expenditure. However, when the progressive form of taxes is imposed, it may improve the labor utility. At the same time, on the other side, when fiscal authority disburses the development expenditure, it may support the non-labor income through the provision of public goods and services. For practice, the empirical results of quantile regression show that government expenditure has a positive while tax hurts labor supply. Fiscal policy in low-income countries has provided an alternative outcome

Internal corporate social responsibility as a strategic tool for employee engagement in public organizations: Role of empathy and organizational pride

BACKGROUND: The macro-level corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been researched widely in recent years, however, micro-level CSR has recently gained attention. Employees are more influenced by employee related internal CSR initiatives than the external CSR activities. Internal CSR ensures favorable behavior of employees towards their employer which leads towards better organizational performance. OBJECTIVE: This study investigates the impact of internal corporate social responsibility (CSR) on public sector employees’ engagement through Organizational Pride (OP). Further, the study considers moderating role of empathy between internal CSR and employee engagement (EE) METHODS: Quantitative research design was developed and theoretical framework was investigated through a survey of 430 employees of public sector in Pakistan. SmartPLS was used and partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used for hypothesis testing RESULTS: The results showed that the internal CSR directly influences EE. Secondly, the mediation of OP between internal CSR and EE is also supported. However, the results do not significantly support moderation of empathy between internal CSR and EE. CONCLUSIONS: Public sector organizations should actively contribute in employees well- being through internal CSR activities especially on skills development, work-life balance and employment stability. Public sector organizations lack in emotional and cognitive attachment with employees, and should pay attention to pride over organization through employee focused CSR activities

Does Employment Status Matter for Emerging Adult Identity Development and Life Satisfaction? A Two-wave Longitudinal Study

Late emerging adulthood is pivotal for identity exploration and development and is interrelated with life satisfaction. In the development of identity and life satisfaction, it is important to have a stable employment status that supports the foundation of life. However, the interrelationships among identity, life satisfaction, and employment status in late emerging adulthood are unclear. Using a two-wave longitudinal survey, this study examined identity development and whether the relationship between identity and life satisfaction varies by employment status. Participants included 875 Japanese emerging adults (65.5% women, Mage = 24.74, SDage = 0.44). Multivariate analysis of variance showed that identity synthesis decreased for those who lost their jobs or those who changed from being full-time to part-time employment. Additionally, individuals with full-time employment had higher identity synthesis and lower confusion than those with part-time or no employment. Multi-group path analysis indicated that identity synthesis was positively associated with life satisfaction and confusion was negatively associated, and these relationships did not differ by employment status. These findings suggest that identity development in late emerging adulthood varies by employment status and that the association between identity and life satisfaction may not be moderated by employment status. Overall, this study contributes to elucidating the characteristics of identity development along employment status and its relationship to life satisfaction in late emerging adulthood.

Homeownership Habitus and Residential Practice of Highly-Skilled Chinese Migrants in the Netherlands

ABSTRACT This paper proposes a “homeownership habitus” concept to understand the residential practice of highly-skilled young Chinese migrants in the Netherlands. Using 41 interviews, we show how and why they typically become homeowners soon after securing stable employment. Even without planning to stay in the Netherlands long-term, buying properties was taken for granted, sanctioned by the Chinese value framework whereby homeownership is not only a status-marker and rational economic choice, but integral to adulthood transitions. Homeownership was often enabled by familial intergenerational support, also functioning as a transnational investment strategy. Such rapid tenure transition included spatial strategies to buy in “good” suburban locations or more affordable lower-reputation localities. The historic city centres of Amsterdam and Utrecht were deemed expensive and housing stock old, while Rotterdam’s modern city centre was popular among them. This paper contributes to literature on highly-skilled Chinese in Western cities, residential practice of migrants and transnational materialization of habitus across fields.

Current state and prospects for the development of agriculture in the Vinnytsia region

The agriculture of the Vinnytsia region plays an important role in the economy of this region, ensuring food security, employment stability and socio-economic development. The study aims to analyse the current state and peculiarities of the functioning of agriculture in the Vinnytsia region, as well as to identify prospects for the development of this sector of the region's economy. To achieve this goal, the following methods were used: abstract logikal, system-structural, method of analysis and comparison, economic-statistical, tabular, graphical and other methods. The study analyses current trends in agricultural development, covering information up to 2022, as there are currently no official statistics for 2023. It is established that 2022 was a difficult year for the country, as evidenced by the decline in plant production in the region from 2018 to 2022, but at the same time, there was a certain increase in the production of animal products. The study examines the structure of production and efficiency indicators of agriculture, which indicate both positive and negative trends. In particular, the positive side of the dynamics is the increase in the number of agricultural enterprises and the stability of the region's share in the national agricultural production. However, negative trends include a decline in production, a decrease in the profitability of operating activities and other indicators that reflect the impact of economic and technological factors on the industry. The study noted that proper use of fertilisers is essential for increasing land productivity. Several challenges that limit the productivity and sustainability of agricultural development in the region were identified. Climatic conditions, such as temperature and precipitation, environmental, economic and social problems that require an integrated approach to address them. The article substantiates the prospects for agricultural development, namely: optimisation of land use, introduction of modern technologies, support for agriculture and stimulation of ecological agricultural production. Examples of the introduction of modern technologies and innovations in the region's agriculture, including the cultivation of products without the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides, and the use of precision farming and biogas projects, are considered. Initiatives and programmes to support small and medium-sized enterprises and organic agriculture are also highlighted. These aspects can be used to create development strategies and make informed decisions.