Expansion Of Sector Research Articles

Dynamic role of energy utilization, financial development, and information technology on environmental sustainability? Evidence by the tragedy of the commons theory

Economic growth is contingent upon the financial sector expansion. A solid and well-developed financial industry can improve business opportunities. The financial sector has a decisive role to play in mitigating damage to the environment. Despite extensive research on sustainability, more needs to be accomplished in terms of pinpointing the keys to a world free of environmental degradation. The study aims to illuminate the relationship between CO2 emissions and variables such as non-renewable energy consumption, GDP growth, FDI, and information and communication technologies. Time series data for Pakistan from 1985 to 2021 is employed with the linear autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) method, highlighting the underlying relationship between the variables. Moreover, the econometric model is derived from the STRIPAT function based on carbon as an environmental variable, while energy utilization and communication technology are population affluent. According to the empirical results of the current study, there is a negative connection between financial development and CO2. However, foreign direct investment, information and communication technologies, and non-renewable energy sources are positively associated with CO2. The study findings suggest that policymakers should promote more financial investment in greener technologies and digitization, and the government should also revamp its energy mix and emphasize alternate energy sources.

Overview of Patents on Diamond Polishing Apparatus

Diamond, with its unparalleled combination of physical and chemical attributes, occupies a critical role in future technological domains; yet, the caliber of its surface quality is decisively linked to its performance within advanced applications. Thus, engaging in super-precision processing to elevate the surface integrity of diamond constitutes a central tenet for broadening its application potential. This paper systematically dissects patents pertaining to diamond polishing apparatus, not only revealing the distinctive strengths and pragmatic features inherent in contemporary diamond polishing technology but also identifying limitations and avenues for refinement within current polishing methodologies. With the continuous expansion and deepening of modern industrial sectors, there is a growing demand for diversified and specialized material performance. Diamond, as a pivotal raw material, exhibits immense potential in its composite applications with a variety of other materials, forming an entire industrial chain that has permeated numerous industries. Throughout the comprehensive preparation process of diamond, from rough stone to finished product, polishing techniques play a critical role, representing an indispensable step in enhancing the surface quality and functional attributes of diamond products. This study provides a comprehensive review of representative patents in the field of diamond polishing apparatus, analyzing the distinctive functional attributes and performance characteristics of various diamond polishing devices. The study classifies polishing devices according to their design characteristics and application domains into five distinct categories: polishing apparatuses specifically designed for single-crystal diamonds, systems tailored for the polishing of complex curved surface diamonds, laser-assisted diamond polishing setups, structurally-enhanced diamond polishing equipment, and functionally-specialized diamond polishing tools. The analysis underscores the unique innovative aspects and advantages demonstrated by each patent in addressing the inherent limitations of traditional polishing devices. Moreover, it elucidates the technological constraints and developmental gaps that exist within each respective area. Presently, the essence of polishing technology research revolves around the precision and efficacy in polishing single-crystal diamonds and intricate curved diamond surfaces, alongside the structural innovation and functional refinement of polishing apparatuses. Predominant among these devices are those that largely depend on mechanical polishing methods integrated with laser-assisted and chemical mechanical polishing methodologies, where patent advancements are mainly geared towards boosting efficiency, guaranteeing surface integrity, fortifying adaptability across different operating scenarios, and incorporating multiple functionalities. Concurrently, considerable attention is given to enhancing the ecological performance of these systems. There remains a significant underdevelopment and limited widespread application of diamond polishing apparatus in advanced technologies such as thermal chemical polishing and ion beam polishing. This gap presents an enormous potential for innovation breakthroughs and diversified advancements in polishing techniques. There is an urgent need for increased investment to propel the development and integration of automated control systems, intelligent monitoring, and deeper exploration of new materials within polishing technology. The aim is to realize higher-level automated and intelligent diamond polishing solutions that can achieve more efficient, precise, and environmentally friendly polishing objectives.

How does a fair competitive environment facilitate the growth of private enterprises: A quasi-natural experiment based on the antimonopoly law

This study examines the impact of the Chinese antimonopoly law on the growth of private enterprises, addressing the broader economic context where fair competition is essential for fostering private sector expansion. Employing a difference-in-differences (DID) methodology and analyzing data from 2006 to 2019, this study reveals that the enforcement of the law has enhanced the growth of private firms primarily by reducing financial constraints and increasing the financing costs for highly monopolistic corporations. The results suggest that stringent enforcement of the antimonopoly law will significantly alleviate financial difficulties and stimulate the growth of private firms, thereby achieving high-quality economic development.

A sustainable blue economy may not be possible in Tanzania without cutting emissions

Balancing blue growth with the conservation of wild species and habitats is a key challenge for global ocean management. This is exacerbated in Global South nations, such as Tanzania, where climate-driven ocean change requires delicate marine spatial planning (MSP) trade-offs to ensure climate resilience of marine resources relied upon by coastal communities. Here, we identified challenges and opportunities that climate change presents to the near-term spatial management of Tanzania's artisanal fishing sector, marine protected areas and seaweed farming. Specifically, spatial meta-analysis of climate modelling for the region was carried out to estimate the natural distribution of climate resilience in the marine resources that support these socially important sectors. We estimated changes within the next 20 and 40 years, using modelling projections forced under global emissions trajectories, as well as a wealth of GIS and habitat suitability data derived from globally distributed programmes. Multi-decadal analyses indicated that long-term climate change trends and extreme weather present important challenges to the activity of these sectors, locally and regionally. Only in few instances did we identify areas exhibiting climate resilience and opportunities for sectoral expansion. Including these climate change refugia and bright spots in effective ocean management strategies may serve as nature-based solutions: promoting adaptive capacity in some of Tanzania's most vulnerable economic sectors; creating wage-gaining opportunities that promote gender parity; and delivering some economic benefits of a thriving ocean where possible. Without curbs in global emissions, however, a bleak future may emerge for globally valuable biodiversity hosted in Tanzania, and for its coastal communities, despite the expansion of protected areas or curbs in other pressures. Growing a sustainable ocean economy in this part of the Global South remains a substantial challenge without global decarbonization.

Design for disassembly: Using a multi-material approach in 3D printing for easier recycling strategies

Due to the rapid expansion of the electronics sector, e-waste is becoming a growing issue that requires immediate attention. In particular, the complex assemblies and miniaturisation of these devices makes it difficult to recycle them properly. Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, offers a potential solution to this problem. The ability to print structures in μm- range makes it possible to print and manufacture electronic components in such a way that predetermined breaking points can be incorporated. Parts printed in this way are subject to the concept of Design for Disassembly, which describes the production of multi-material compounds or composites that can be easily separated or recycled. Using a multi-material approach in combination with Thermally Expandable Microspheres (TEMs) and processed by 3D printing, we produced easily separable compounds on demand. The compounds were characterized regarding their (thermo)mechanical behaviour. The study investigated the influence of the printed separation layer on the mechanical properties of the overall compound for various layer orientations. The printed parts were separated using heat as an external impulse, without requiring extensive force. This was achieved by subjecting the parts to a temperature of 200 °C for 10 minutes in a conventional oven.

Multi-period optimization of water planning for a sustainable agriculture: carbon footprint and water footprint assessment

Abstract The State of Qatar has undergone significant changes impacting water resources in recent years, with rapid population growth being a significant factor. The government has implemented several policies and initiatives to manage water resources effectively, including introducing a water conservation strategy investing in desalination plants and wastewater treatment facilities. However, the expansion of the agricultural sector has driven up demand for water resources, placing additional pressure on limited supplies. Effective decision-making processes are crucial to sustainable water resource management, particularly in water-scarce countries, and multi-period optimization is an important tool for such decision-making. This study presents a five-year period for multi-period optimization of water planning in the agricultural sector to consider short-term and medium-term dynamics. The aim is to minimize the carbon footprint associated with agricultural water allocation, and assess water pollution using the Water Quality Index grey water footprint indicator. The water budget considered includes desalinated water, brackish groundwater, and treated sewage effluent, while the agricultural sector comprises dairy, egg and poultry, red meat production, outdoor farming, and indoor farming. Considering the water conservation importance in the State of Qatar, the three levels of water stress that were considered are 0%, 25% and a base scenario carbon footprint-based water stress. The latter is calculated such that the improved scenario’s carbon footprint is lower than that of the base scenario while keeping a safe annual water stress. Results show that it possible to reduce the water stress from an unsafe average to as little as 13.7%. Similarly, the water pollution estimated using the grey water footprint method is significantly lower compared to the base scenario.

External Debt, Transmission Channels, and Economic Growth: Evidence of Debt Overhang and Crowding-Out Effect

This study investigates the intricate relationship between external debt, debt service, and economic growth by using the panel data of 32 Asian Developing Economies (ADE) spanning 1995 to 2020. Employing a two-step system generalized method of moments (GMM) and a dynamic common correlated estimate (DCCE) model, the research explores key macroeconomic channels through which debt influences growth and rigorously tests for debt overhang and crowding-out effects. Findings reveal that public and private investment, total factor productivity, and national savings are pivotal channels transmitting the non-linear effect of external debt on economic growth. Notably, only private and public investment convey the non-linear effects of debt service to economic growth, while productivity and savings convey the linear effect. Evidence of debt overhang and crowding-out effects is identified in the sampled economies. The study suggests strategic measures for developing countries, emphasizing the productive use of accumulated debt, enhanced debt management, and timely project completion. Furthermore, it advocates for fostering economic growth through increased productivity, domestic savings, and private sector expansion to reduce dependence on foreign debt, facilitating both debt repayment and economic self-sufficiency.

Mendorong Pertumbuhan Pangsa Pasar B2B untuk Sektor Ride-Hailing Menggunakan Segmentasi Pasar Strategis

The expansion of Indonesia's ride-hailing sector has been considerable, fueled by technological advancements and the widespread embrace of smartphones. Despite its swift growth, the industry faces difficulties concerning long-term viability, safety issues, and compliance with governmental regulations. Nevertheless, the integration of advanced technologies and strategic plans for service expansion into new regions presents significant opportunities. The competitive environment in Indonesia's ride-hailing market not only stimulates innovation but also shapes a lively and evolving market atmosphere. Originally designed for consumers, the ride-hailing sector has evolved into a versatile transportation solution for various business needs, including employee transportation and goods delivery. These services offer advantages for companies, such as enhanced operational efficiency and reduced logistics costs. Recognizing the diversity of the business market, segmentation becomes vital in comprehending customer needs. Through tailored marketing approaches, companies can deliver more pertinent solutions, boosting competitiveness and enlarging B2B market share. By using K-means clustering, it yields 5 clusters, namely cluster 1: Tech Innovators and Financial Players, cluster 2: Logistics Singular Focus, cluster 3: Logistics, Retail, and Automotive Synergy, cluster 4: Culinary, Logistics, and Travel Dynamics, cluster 5: Tech Titans, Healthcare Giants, and Financial Leaders. The analysis of user clusters on the B2B Ride Hailing Indonesia platform provides useful insights that guide strategic recommendations for improving service offerings, refining marketing strategies, and optimizing business operations. Targeting the millennial demographic through digital channels and influencers, examining marginal costs for high-traffic clusters to identify optimization opportunities, exploring expansion possibilities in clusters with growth potential, and tailoring business solutions for clusters with unique needs are among the recommendations. Keywords: K-means Clustering, Market Innovation, Market Share Expansion, Ride-Hailing Sector, Segmentation, Strategic Decisions.

The Responsibilities of Business Actors and The Legal Implications of Minors Purchasing Online Mobile Game Credits

Children’s interactions and lifestyles worldwide have greatly benefited from the expansion of the internet gaming sector. However, the practice of minors purchasing and reselling online game certificates has prompted concerns about the accountability of corporate operators and potential legal repercussions. In the context of minors purchasing online game vouchers, this study investigates the responsibilities of commercial actors and the legal implications. This research methodology uses a normative legal approach to gather data from the literature, relevant judicial judgments, statutes, and regulations. This analysis aims to comprehend corporate actors' accountability, legal ramifications, and parents' function in this type of transaction. The findings demonstrated that business actors who offer online game vouchers have a duty to uphold the legitimacy of transactions. Businesses have a responsibility to make sure that such transactions adhere to ethical and legal standards, even though many laws forbid minors from engaging in transactions without their parent's permission. The legal ramifications of minors purchasing and selling online game vouchers may include possible violations of consumer rights, the protection of personal data, and provisions of contracts that may be void owing to age restrictions. Monitoring and limiting their children's access to these kinds of transactions is a crucial responsibility for parents. Collaboration between commercial actors, the government, and parents is required to maintain the integrity and protection of children in online game voucher purchasing and selling operations.

Explaining the expansion of the NGO sector in China: Through the lense of adaptive corporatist governance

AbstractWhat explains the exponential growth of the number of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in China during the recent decades? Moving beyond the extant literature that focuses on the strategic relationship between NGOs and the local state, this article argues that the growth can be also attributed to the central state which has focused on the promotion of different types of NGOs throughout time. The proactive role of the central state has become more conspicuous under the Xi Jinping administration where the party‐state plays a more active role in maneuvering the growth of a service‐oriented third sector. This adaptive strategy has led to the counterintuitive phenomenon of an increase in institutional space for NGOs in authoritarian China, especially the social service‐oriented NGOs in recent years. This article draws from theories of institutional change to explain the process through which the central state has expanded institutional space for NGOs throughout time.

Can farmed fish match the preference of consumers accustomed to wild fish? Evidence from Central Malawi

The existing capacity of capture fisheries in Malawi is operating at its maximum potential, unable to meet the growing demand for fish. To address this issue, expanding the output of the aquaculture sector appears to be the only viable solution for augmenting fish supply and consumption. However, consumers in Malawi prefer fish sourced from their natural habitats, often considering farmed fish as inferior. Fortunately, advancements in breeding techniques and aquaculture management have led to improved quality of farmed fish. In this study, our objective was to identify and compare the desired characteristics and marketing preferences of fresh tilapia among consumers in Malawi with those of aquaculture-produced fish. This comparison aimed to determine if farmed fish align with consumer expectations. A conjoint experiment was conducted in Lilongwe city targeting 280 fresh tilapia fish consumers. Preferences and associated willingness to pay were modeled using rank-ordered logit regression. The findings indicate that consumers favor smaller-sized fish (around 130 g), a size that is currently achievable through aquaculture practices. Interestingly, consumers displayed less enthusiasm for a pricing model based solely on weight. Notably, although consumers maintain a belief that wild-caught fish is superior to farmed fish, they indicated a willingness to pay for farmed products. The current technology and practices allow aquaculture farms to produce fish within the preferred size range, which presents an opportunity for sector expansion. However, achieving this potential requires effective marketing strategies to shift cultural perceptions that currently hinder the acceptance of farmed fish.

Dynamic linkages between human capital, natural resources, and economic growth – Impact on achieving sustainable development goals

This study examines the impact of economic growth, trade dynamics, natural resources, human capital, and sustainable development from 1990 to 2022. To capture the complexity of these factors, we utilize a Novel Dynamic Semi-parametric Additive Panel model. Additionally, we employ a Dynamic panel thresholds model to explore the sensitivity of natural resources to economic development across various indices, addressing a gap in previous nonlinear technique studies. Our findings diverge from conventional financial development and economic growth theories. While increasing money may boost trade and development, it could hinder sustainable development. Interestingly, the relationship between financial market expansion, economic improvement, and natural resource use follows an inverse “U-shaped” non-linear pattern. Furthermore, the expansion of the financial sector significantly affects the interplay between human capital and natural resources. As thresholds of growth in financial markets rise, economic growth contributes more to sustainable development, mitigating its negative impact. Several implications emerge, particularly regarding minimizing energy deprivation through global economic and developmental strategies.

Commercial processing of Oriental lilies affects bud opening and metabolic dynamics

Lilies are a high value cut flower typically producing 4–5 flowers per stem, but the opening of young buds of Oriental hybrid lilies is often affected in cut flowers. Commercial treatment includes harvesting of the stem when the oldest bud is closed and at turning colour, approximately 2 ds before it would open on the plant. Stems are then rehydrated, stored chilled for up to 72 h and transported dry. To understand the effect of commercial treatment onu the nutrient status metabolomes were compared throughout bud opening from different positions on the stem. At each developmental stage the metabolomic profile was affected by bud position and commercial treatment. Starch accumulated as long as buds remain closed; upon bud opening starch content declined. Reciprocally, sugar levels rose during flower opening and were affected by edge/ midrib location and commercial treatment. Glucose, fructose and sucrose levels remained higher in opened flowers still on the plant. AMY2 (amylase) transcript levels rose as did those of two sugar transporters (MST6 and SWEET7). Commercial processing therefore impacts on the metabolome and the ability to accumulate sugars in the opening flower bud. Commercial treatment delayed bud opening and the effect was dependent on the position of the bud on the stem. However, it had little impact on the rate of cell expansion during flower opening. Cell expansion in the different areas of the adaxial epidermis was unaffected by the commercial treatment. Furthermore, edge and adaxial tepal cells expanded faster during opening. Expression of cell expansion related genes (EXPA1 and LoPIP1) fell as flowers opened. This differential cell expansion in the tepal sectors could underpin the transition of a convex to a concave tepal shape during opening. In conclusion, commercial processing mainly affects the early stages of bud opening. Sugar and metabolite accumulation is compromised by commercial treatment, but this did not affect the capacity for cell expansion in the tepal. Furthermore, our data indicate that differential cell expansion in the different sectors of the tepals is important in lily flower opening, and that this is associated with starch breakdown and sugar accumulation.

Private sector expansion and the widening NHS treatment gap between rich and poor in England: Admissions for NHS-funded elective primary hip and knee replacements between 1997/98 and 2018/19

Parliament has imposed duties on the government and NHS in England aimed at reducing health inequalities. Aimto understand the effect on inequalities of government policies, which require the NHS in England to outsource elective surgery to the private sector.We analysed the numbers of admissions for hip and knee replacement surgery from the least and most deprived population quintiles in three time periods: before the introduction of the policies (1997/98–2002/03); following the implementation of the independent sector treatment centre programme (2003/04–2006/07); and after the extension of 'choice at referral’ (2007/08–2018/19). Resultsdespite admission rates doubling and trebling for hip and knee replacements, respectively, between 1997/98 and 2018/19, inequality grew to the detriment of the most deprived. Inequality grew at the fastest rate during period 3; admission rates to the NHS fell while admissions to the private sector continued to rise. By 2018/19 almost a third of NHS funded procedures were provided privately.In 1997/98, for every 10 patients admitted for hip and knee surgery from the most deprived quintile, 13 and 9, respectively were admitted from the least deprived, by 2018/19 the gap had widened to 19 and 15, respectively.Socio-economic inequalities for hip and knee replacement have widened as outsourcing of NHS treatment to the private sector has increased. The NHS must rebuild in-house capacity and provision instead of outsourcing care.

Challenges to establishing and maintaining kidney transplantation programs in developing countries: What are the coping strategies?

Kidney transplantation (KT) is the optimal form of renal replacement therapy for patients with end-stage renal diseases. However, this health service is not available to all patients, especially in developing countries. The deceased donor KT programs are mostly absent, and the living donor KT centers are scarce. Single-center studies presenting experiences from developing countries usually report a variety of challenges. This review addresses these challenges and the opposing strategies by reviewing the single-center experiences of developing countries. The financial challenges hamper the infrastructural and material availability, coverage of transplant costs, and qualification of medical personnel. The sociocultural challenges influence organ donation, equity of beneficence, and regular follow-up work. Low interests and motives for transplantation may result from high medicolegal responsibilities in KT practice, intense potential psychosocial burdens, complex qualification protocols, and low productivity or compensation for KT practice. Low medical literacy about KT advantages is prevalent among clinicians, patients, and the public. The inefficient organizational and regulatory oversight is translated into inefficient healthcare systems, absent national KT programs and registries, uncoordinated job descriptions and qualification protocols, uncoordinated on-site investigations with regulatory constraints, and the prevalence of commercial KT practices. These challenges resulted in noticeable differences between KT services in developed and developing countries. The coping strategies can be summarized in two main mechanisms: The first mechanism is maximizing the available resources by increasing the rates of living kidney donation, promoting the expertise of medical personnel, reducing material consumption, and supporting the establishment and maintenance of KT programs. The latter warrants the expansion of the public sector and the elimination of non-ethical KT practices. The second mechanism is recruiting external resources, including financial, experience, and training agreements.

Finansjeryzacja lokalności i kulturowe spojrzenie na pieniądz finansowy

Financialization is “a pattern of accumulation in which profits accrue primarily through financial channels rather than through trade and commodity production”. The expansion of the financial sector is enabled by a credit money mechanism that takes on a fictitious character. As a result, financialization leads to the reproduction of social inequality and the subordination of individual behavior to the logic of financial markets. According to critics of the process, local culture is being destroyed by credit money. In this paper, the author points to the social basis of financialization by demonstrating the ways in which local communities produce money – personalizing it and creating its meaning based on debt relationships. He illustrates the influence of culture on money using the example of microfinance and its criticism. Finally, the author proposes a different perspective on financialization, which – by combining the mutual influence of culture and money – allows for changing the categories of thinking about contemporary sources of locality and the divide between the global and the local. Key-words: financialization, microfinance, money theory, credit money, debt relationships, local communities

Pulp Fiction in the Press: 1990s Film Culture Writing and the Creation of Influence

Abstract: This paper argues that the enormous amount of 1990s in-print press coverage of Quentin Tarantino and Pulp Fiction (1994) was a crucial factor in establishing the film's early legacy. Trade journalists, film reviewers, and cultural commentators all built a sense that Pulp Fiction was the defining indie film of the 1990s, aligning it with the financial and cultural expansion of the indie film sector throughout the rest of the decade. Through the privileged positions these writers held in film culture, they circulated opinions and knowledge about Tarantino and Pulp Fiction , all the while imbuing the film with immense cultural value.

Environmental sustainability and tourism growth: convergence or compensation?

AbstractIn addition to the socio-economic advantages, tourism has been proven to be one of the most important sectors with adverse environmental effects. Therefore, this study examines the relationship between tourism and environmental sustainability by using a panel data from 32 countries in Latin America and the European Union for the period 2000–2019. Several techniques of cointegration and convergence of clusters are used to meet this objective. The empirical results show that on average, tourism growth has a negative impact on the environment in the two groups of countries, which could be attributed to the heterogeneity of the level of regional tourism development. On the other hand, the convergence of tourism growth and environmental sustainability is evident at different adjustment speeds in the different sample panels. It generates empirical evidence on whether the current expansion of the tourism sector in Latin American and European countries entails significant environmental externalities by using the ecological footprint variable as an indicator of environmental sustainability and foreign tourist arrivals as an economic indicator.

Investing in the community: English local authorities and the ‘patient investment’ of economic regeneration

ABSTRACT This paper explores increasing emphasis on long-term investment in English devolution policy, as part of attempts to revitalise struggling communities through investment in infrastructure and public space. English councils seek to offset the financial difficulties they faced due to austerity cuts by establishing their own corporations, joint ventures, and investment partnerships, in order to generate needed income by creating economic flows from capital markets to public services. They have, consequently, envisaged a form of ‘patient investment’ in their communities, taking a long-term view of economic regeneration that aims to balance the risk of investment with the reward of local growth. The rollout of the Levelling Up agenda in February 2022 entrenches the narrative of patient investment as a conduit to regional regeneration, although it emphasises investment in infrastructure projects primarily for the purpose of attracting business and industry to deprived areas. Through a narrative policy analysis of Parliamentary debates about Levelling Up in England, I examine the turn towards long-term investment as an ethical shift in conceptions of welfare provision which prioritises private sector expansion for its potential to drive economic improvement. In this understanding, quality of life in communities is tied to growth and profit, rather than social support.

Is tourism conducive to green growth? An investigation of the role of tourism-based economic expansion in the nexus of leisure tourism and business tourism

PurposeThe gradual expansion of the tourism sector is raising concerns about whether tourism-based economies are conducive to supporting green growth. Hence, the current study aims to analyze the direct impact of tourism motives on green growth along with the indirect impact of tourism-based economic expansion while controlling for country risk and renewable energy.Design/methodology/approachAn unbalanced panel data for a sample of 21 countries comprising OECD and non-OECD economies are employed for the analysis.FindingsRegression results reveal that leisure tourism (LT) significantly and positively influences CO2 intensity compared to business tourism (BT). Propensity score matching results show that the most traveled tourist destinations contribute more to CO2 intensity than those less traveled. Mediation analysis by employing Baron and Kenny’s three-step regression, Sobel’s test and Monte Carlo test shows that tourism-based economic expansion significantly mediates between the nexus of LT and CO2 intensity.Practical implicationsResults of the study provide useful practical implications for sustainable economy and green growth. It recommends to mitigate the challenges of LT, reducing the negative impact and to harness the potential of BT, enhancing the positive influence, through various policies and practices.Originality/valueThis study is the first to examine the impact of LT and BT on green growth, to explore the role of destination popularity and the mediating role of tourism-based economic expansion in this relationship.