Global Economic Development Research Articles

Investigation of the causes of adolescent lumbar and shoulder-neck diseases and related mitigation approaches

With the rapid development of global economy and information technology, peoples lifestyle has undergone great changes, and the prevalence of neck and shoulder pain and low back pain has also increased, and the age of onset is trending younger, which seriously affect their study and life, resulting in greater family burden. The survey shows that in recent years, the incidence of pain has increased year by year due to the high learning pressure of teenagers, playing mobile phones and computers for a long time. Teenagers long-term incorrect sitting position, sleeping position, improper pen use and other bad living habits, mental and psychological factors may eventually induce the pain through affecting biomechanical imbalance. The author has discussed the etiology, intervention and also the prevention of general neck and shoulder pain and low back pain in order to provide more theoretical basis for the management of this pain in the future and better guide the clinic.

Research on the Current Situation of Thermal Environment in Guanzhong Farmhouses and Strategies for Improving Human Settlement Environment

Energy is one of the most important factors that constrain global economic development, and it is the fundamental guarantee for national economic development and the circular development of various industrial links. Building energy conservation is the key to achieving energy conservation and emission reduction. The Guanzhong region is a typical cold winter and hot summer area, and in the development process, Guanzhong residential buildings have also formed a set of construction strategies suitable for the regional climate characteristics. Combining local unique construction techniques and materials, the building exhibits significant local characteristics. This study analyzed the climate characteristics and passive technologies in the Guanzhong region, and constructed a 3D model of typical rural houses. Based on field research, a green development strategy was proposed by comparing and analyzing the differences between actual monitoring of ventilation and lighting and mathematical simulation. This study contributes to promoting the improvement of regional living environment and sustainable development.

The effect of financial literacy on business performance through mediation of financial access and financial risk attitude

MSMEs play a vital role in global economic development, as well as being the key to most businesses and important contributors to job creation and economic development. However, amidst the uncertain business and economic situation, most MSMEs have to struggle to maintain their business performance. So efforts are needed from various parties to improve business performance in MSMEs. This research aims to test and analyze the influence of financial literacy levels on business performance, with financial access and financial risk attitudes as mediating variables. Sampling in this research used a purposive sampling technique among tofu processing industry players in Kediri City. The sample was determined using the Slovin method and a sample of 400 respondents was obtained. The method used in this research uses Structural Equation Model (SEM) Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis through the SmartPLS data processing program version 3. The results of this research show that all hypotheses are accepted. Financial literacy, access to finance and financial risk attitudes have a positive and significant effect on business performance. Financial access is able to mediate the relationship between financial literacy and financial risk attitudes, and financial risk attitudes are also able to mediate the relationship between financial literacy and business performance in the Kediri City tofu processing industry.

The dilemma and improvement of anti-suit injunctions in standard-essential patent litigation in China

Allocating jurisdiction and harmonizing anti-suit injunctions (ASIs) in concurrent litigation is a challenging task due to the complex and transnational nature of standard essential patent (SEP) licensing concerns. Notably, in the case of Huawei v. Conversant, the supreme people's court (SPC) of China demonstrated ingenuity by applying the act preservation system to issue the country's first ASI. This was done using a “five-factor framework” that considered the fairness and necessity of preservation measures, the parties’ interests, the public interest, and international comity. Chinese courts have subsequently utilized this framework in several cases to issue ASIs with more extensive and varied scopes. This shift indicates China's transition from a passive recipient to an active participant in ASI matters. Nevertheless, it is important to note that China lacks a legal foundation that explicitly permits the use of ASIs, necessitating further clarification regarding their circumstances of application.This article argues that directly applying the act preservation system to the ASI system lacks sufficient justification or may be constrained by the law, thereby granting judges greater discretion. By comparing Chinese ASI with traditional Western ASI, it becomes apparent that the impact of act preservation does not extend to international litigation and is more akin to an “injunction,” restricting the parties’ tort. Consequently, China should adopt a construction model of the act preservation system, incorporating the guiding principles of the ASI system, as well as the supporting appeal and retrial system, into its Civil Procedure Law. Additionally, providing judicial interpretation to elucidate the specific conditions for ASI application would be beneficial. These efforts have the potential to foster the development of a more predictable and stable international patent system. This, in turn, would benefit both patent owners and implementers, promote innovation, and facilitate global economic development.

Instagram's impact on sharia economic law literacy in the digital age and Indonesia's sharia economy strengthening

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has made knowledge easily accessible. Social media is developing rapidly as a forum for transmitting communication and information, including Sharia economic law literacy and addressing global economic developments, literacy and human resources. Many efforts must be made to overcome 21st-century problems, including training Islamic finance professionals to strengthen Indonesia's Islamic economy. This research examines the understanding of digital Sharia economic law and its impact on the Sharia economy in Indonesia. This research uses an ethnographic approach by exploring four Instagram platforms that discuss Contemporary Muamalah Fiqh and Maliyah to increase understanding before trading. Data collection was carried out through media observations and documentation studies. The research technique used is descriptive and qualitative data analysis. Based on these findings, Instagram is promoting sharia economic laws to improve the Islamic economy in Indonesia. This essay will also discuss sharia financing to encourage peace and the Indonesian economy.

SUSTAINABILITY OF AGRICULTURE: AGRITECH PRACTICES

Agriculture is a fundamental sector for a global economic and social development. It provides food, fiber, and raw materials for industries and contributes to the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide. However, agricultural production faces several constraints such as climate change, limited resources, and population growth, among others. These challenges require sustainable solutions to ensure food security, maintain ecological balance, and improve livelihoods. Agricultural technologies provide innovative approaches to overcome these challenges, enhancing productivity, efficiency, and profitability. This paper provides a discussion that agricultural technologies could be a viable and sustainable solution for agricultural production constraints.

Do green bonds reduce CO2 emissions? Evidence from developed and developing nations

PurposeThe rapid global economic development in the last century, led by industrialization, brings environmental issues to the forefront as a serious concern. While some country-specific studies are undertaken to find the effectiveness of different mechanisms for funding environment-friendly projects, to the authors' knowledge, no study has been conducted to examine the impact of green bonds (GBs) on CO2 emissions for a global sample. Against this backdrop, this study examines the general impact of GBs on CO2 emissions and its differential impact for developed and developing countries and country categorizations based on sustainable development.Design/methodology/approachThe study selects a sample of 44 countries from 2016–2020. The authors use trend analysis and box plots to analyze the present GBs and CO2 emissions scenarios. Further, the panel data regression model is used to examine the overall impact of GBs on CO2 emissions and uncover the variation in such relationships regarding country-level economic and sustainable development. Generalized methods of moments (GMM) and instrumental variables (IV) models are used for robustness.FindingsThe yearly trend of GBs is upward at the global level, while CO2 emissions exhibit a marginal decline during the study period. However, significant variations are observed in such trends between developed and developing countries and country-level sustainable development. The authors' regression results show that GBs significantly negatively impact CO2 emissions globally. In addition, the effect of GBs on CO2 emissions is strongly negative for developing countries, while the same influence becomes weak for developed nations. Similar variations exist between countries based on sustainable development.Originality/valueThis is the first study in extant literature to examine such a relationship for a global sample of 44 countries. Further, this study makes a novel contribution by analyzing the variations in the GBs-CO2 emissions nexus for developed and developing countries and country-level sustainable development.

Knowledge Mapping of Industrial Upgrading Research: A Visual Analysis Using CiteSpace

With the development of economic globalization, the issue of industrial upgrading has gradually become the focus of scholars. This paper provides a systematic review of academic research focused on industrial upgrading. Using CiteSpace 6.1.R 5 visualization tools, we collected 1535 articles from the Web of Science database over 30 years. This paper identified the most influential publications, authors, journals, institutions, and countries in this field. Additionally, this paper analysed the structures of cited references, cited authors, and cited journals to gain insights into theoretical foundations. Lastly, the collective results obtained using CiteSpace will contribute to a better understanding of industrial upgrading in the form of a “Scientific and technological innovation evaluation index system in China” for both theorists and practitioners. This paper combines bibliometric methods with systematic reviews to help researchers and practitioners better understand the development of industrial upgrading.

Exploration the Tea Industry Development Strategy --Taking Honey Snow City as an Example

With the development of economic globalization and information technology, the living standard and consumption level of residents have been significantly improved, and tea has become an indispensable thing in people's daily lives. As a leader in the affordable tea industry, Honey Snow City must have its own excellent business model. Taking the case of Honey Snow City, this paper first adopts the SWOT model to analyze its advantages such as low price, high brand recognition and superior geographical location, while its disadvantages include fewer products, obvious seasonality and fierce competition in the tea industry compared with other brands. The threat is that there are more and more competitive brands in the tea industry, the low price of products is difficult to maintain, and the products are easy to imitate and replaced by peers. The opportunity is that Honey Snow City has an excellent staff team, consumers have a high acceptance of the brand, and the main consumer group is a large number of students; Then it analyzes its development strategy, and according to its differentiated strategy development, it can be concluded that its development presents a vertical layout, and then horizontal perfection of the inverted "T" development mode; Finally, the paper studies the optimization strategy of enterprise management under the differentiation strategy, hoping to draw lessons for other businesses in the tea industry and formulate a marketing strategy suitable for their own development.

Indonesia’s Strategic Engagement in G20: The Role of Economic Diplomacy in Advancing National Interests and Fostering Inclusive Global Economic Growth

Economic diplomacy as a key instrument in advancing national interests and supporting inclusive global economic development. G20, as a major economic forum involving both developed and developing nations, provides a strategic platform for Indonesia to participate in multilateral negotiations and cooperation. This research employs a qualitative approach, focusing on document analysis, literature review, and a comprehensive understanding of Indonesia’s role in G20. Relevant data were gathered from official sources, including Indonesia’s government statements, G20 documents, and B20 policy reports. The analysis aimed to identify Indonesia’s economic diplomacy strategies, the impact on economic growth, and efforts to build networks within G20. Indonesia, as a G20 member, not only conducts economic diplomacy for national interests but also contributes to a more inclusive and sustainable global development. The stable economic growth, supported by effective economic diplomacy strategies, has positioned Indonesia as a key player in shaping the G20 agenda. Through participation in G20, Indonesia facilitates constructive dialogue between the private sector and the government, strengthening synergy to achieve shared economic development goals. This research provides in-depth insights into Indonesia’s role in G20, emphasizing how economic diplomacy serves as a potent instrument for achieving national and regional success. The implications of these findings extend beyond the G20 context, offering perspectives on how developing countries can play a significant role in shaping a more equitable and sustainable global economic development.

Performance analysis of voltage source converter based high voltage direct current line under small control perturbations

High voltage direct current (HVDC) systems provide important advantages; among them the ability to transmit enormous amounts of electrical power over great distances at low cost. As a result, planners of power systems consider it as a viable choice for power transmission and interconnection of asynchronous networks. Depending on HVDC grids, continental/super grids have been recently constructed to promote global economic development. The study described in the paper focuses on the behavior of a voltage sourced converter (VSC) based HVDC transmission system comprising three arms-neutral point clamped (NPC) converters interconnecting two asynchronous alternating current (AC)networks. In addition, the system components, and the vector control strategy of active/reactive powers and direct current (DC)bus voltage are simulated in MATLAB/Simulink under varying situations by adjusting the controller’s settings. The study records and analyzes AC/DC voltages and active/reactive powers at two converter stations undervarying power and voltage conditions. The results of the study provide key performance indicators, such as settling time (tsett), steady state error (SSE), overshot/undershoot (OS%/US%), and correlation factor (CF), which demonstrate the robustness of thesystem’s control.

RELIGION AND POLITICAL ECONOMY

This article seeks to investigate the integration between political economy and religion offered in the forum Religion of Twenty (R20). The idea of R20 forum by Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is one of the ideas to unite perceptions between countries and religions. It is based on the phenomenon of the global economy which has begun to be disrupted by conflicts and wars in several countries. Various wars by the superpowers have had implications for disrupting economic stability. Thus, the role of religion in terms of world peace also contributes to the success of global economic stability. In further analysis, this article refers to Ibn Khaldun, Al-Ghazali, Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and John Stuart Mill’s political economy to answer how is the relationship between religion and world peace in economic development? And what role does the R20 forum play in integrating political economy and religion for global economic development? The findings in this article indicate that the sources of political economy in R20 are a means of integrating its patterns in line with the values and essence of religious teachings.

Exploring the spatiotemporal evolution dynamic and influencing factor of green ecology transition for megacities: A case study of Chengdu, China

Global climate change, rapid urbanization, and economic development have brought many challenges and threats to human production and lifestyles, increasing the necessity for sustainable human development, urban ecological governance, and low-carbon energy transformation. The current research on the green ecological transition model of global megacities is relatively scattered, with most studies focusing on the green ecological transition of a single dimension of ecological or social value. Based on the panel data of the economic, social, and ecological of Chengdu from 2010 to 2020, we measure the level of green ecological transition of Chengdu and its regions using the entropy weight method and TOPSIS method and then utilize exploratory spatial data analysis to explore the spatiotemporal evolution dynamic of green ecological transition in Chengdu city, and finally use the spatial Durbin model to analyze the key factors of green ecological transition in Chengdu park city. The results showed that: (1) the overall green ecological development level of Chengdu Park City showed an obvious upward trend, and the spatial region presents the characteristics of the circle structure of decreasing from the inside to the outside; (2) the green ecological transformation of Chengdu park cities has shown a positive spatial autocorrelation since 2015, and Jinjiang and Qingyang districts have become the green ecological transformation; (3) the adjustment of energy structure and the improvement of market freedom had a significant positive impact on the development of park cities, with a contribution of 8.3% and 10.9%, respectively. These results and findings will help to provide references for academic research and urban area planning on the green and low-carbon development transition and regional sustainable development of megapark cities.

Research on Media Literacy Education for College Students in the New Era

With the development of economic globalization, mobile network and media technology are developing rapidly. Media information is manufactured and disseminated at any time, and people can understand global information more conveniently with the help of media. At the same time, false, violent, pornography, and other negative information are also spreading rapidly in various media, and college students in the new era are in urgent need to improve their media literacy. This study explores the current situation of college students’ media literacy level, and explores the improvement path from the three levels of college students, universities, and the government, with the hope to provide ideas for the media literacy of college students in the new era.

Research on the Relationship Between Provincial OFDI And Carbon Emissions Under Dual Carbon Targets

With the development of economic globalization and China's continuous high-quality development, China's global status continues to rise, driving more and more companies to "go out" to conduct foreign direct investment overseas in order to seek a larger market, in the face of the two major tasks of "economic development" and "achieving dual carbon goals", studying the impact of foreign direct investment on my country's carbon dioxide emissions has a very important reality for whether our country can achieve economic transformation and fulfill its emission reduction commitments. and guiding significance. Therefore, this article based on the panel data of energy consumption in 30 provinces and regions in China from 2004 to 2019 . At the same time, per capita GDP, technological level, industrial structure, etc. were selected as control variables, a fixed effect model was established, and an empirical analysis was conducted on the carbon emission effects of my country's foreign direct investment by region and time period. Empirical analysis results show that: The increase in the scale of OFDI will promote the increase of carbon dioxide emissions in China, but there are significant differences in the carbon emission effects of various regions. The carbon emission effect of foreign direct investment in the eastern and western regions is significantly higher than that in the central region. Over time, the expansion of foreign direct investment will reduce the increase in carbon dioxide emissions it brings. In addition, the improvement of per capita GDP and industrial structure will increase carbon dioxide emissions, while the improvement of technological level will significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Finally, reasonable policy suggestions are given based on the results of empirical analysis and the current situation of foreign direct investment and domestic carbon dioxide emissions.

Spatial risk assessment of maritime transportation in offshore waters of China using machine learning and geospatial big data

Maritime transportation plays a crucial role in global trade and economic development. However, this industry is exposed to various risks (e.g., natural disasters), which can cause significant economic and environmental damage. This study aims to develop a spatial risk assessment approach for maritime transportation using machine learning and geospatial big data to identify potential risks in China's maritime transportation industry. The proposed approach first produces risk maps that reveal significant variability in maritime transportation risks across different regions of China. Then, factor importance analysis identifies wave height, rainfall, and sea surface temperature as the most influential factors affecting navigational safety. Finally, capability indicators are employed to analyze the matching relationship between coastal search and rescue resources and maritime transportation risks. Our study provides valuable references for enhancing maritime emergency response capabilities and protecting marine ecological environments.

High-dimensional memristive neural network and its application in commercial data encryption communication

With the development of economic globalization, demands for digital business data sharing among different subsidiary companies are constantly emerging. How to achieve secure transmission of commercial data in the Internet of Things (IoT) is a challenging task. In this paper, we propose a memristive neural network-based method for encrypted communication of commercial data. First, a high-dimensional memristive Hopfield neural network (MMHNN) model with three memristive synapses and seven neurons is proposed and its complex dynamical behaviors are deeply analyzed. The results of theoretical analysis and numerical simulations show that the proposed MMHNN can generate quasi-periodic, periodic, chaotic and hyperchaotic attractors, as well as some controllable 1-direction (1D), 2D, 3D hyperchaotic multi-scroll attractors and other types of parametric regulatory dynamics and initial value regulation dynamics. In addition, an analog equivalent circuit for the MMHNN is constructed, and the circuit simulations experimental results demonstrate the correctness and feasibility of the multi-scroll attractors phenomena. Finally, a novel MMHNN-based encryption scheme for IoT commercial data images is proposed by applying hyperchaotic spatial multi-scroll attractors, and the performance analysis shows that the proposed system achieves good encryption performances, especially in terms of keyspace, information entropy, correlation and differential attacks. The hardware experiments further verify the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed commercial data encryption scheme based on the MMHNN.

Assessing the influence of water fertilizer, and climate factors on seed cotton yield under mulched drip irrigation in Xinjiang Agricultural Regions

Cotton is an important raw material, and its production has a profound impact on global economic and social development. Developing a further understanding of the optimal growing environment for cotton would help establish a reasonable management system and improve seed cotton yield. In the present study, we established a water-fertilizer coupling mathematical model based on the comprehensive analysis of existing field experimental data; this model was used to determine the optimal water and fertilizer requirements when the seed cotton yield reached a maximum in different regions. In addition, the grey relational degree between the climate factors and seed cotton yield during the cotton-growing period were analyzed using grey relational analysis, including average air pressure (AAP), sunshine duration (SD), average relative humidity (ARH), average maximum temperature (MAXT), average temperature (AT), average minimum temperature (MINT), and rainfall (RF). The results showed that the optimal irrigation levels were determined as 675.61 mm for southern Xinjiang and 345.59 mm for northern Xinjiang. In addition, the ideal fertilizer application rates (N −P −K) were found to be 150.26–115.66–76.28 kg/ha for southern Xinjiang and 290.32–162.57–72.22 kg/ha for northern Xinjiang. These optimal practices resulted in yield potentials of 7140.30 kg/ha for northern Xinjiang and 8693.69 kg/ha for southern Xinjiang. Simultaneously, AAP, MAXT, SD, AT, and ARH exhibited a strong influence on seed cotton yield in Xinjiang. Conversely, RF and MINT had minimal impact on seed cotton yield. This research determined the optimal water and fertilizer requirements and highlighted the significance of climate factors in Xinjiang agricultural regions. These findings offer a scientific foundation and practical guidance to enhance seed cotton yield, water and fertilizer efficiency, optimize management practices, and address climate fluctuations during the cotton-growing season.

A scoping review on the links between sustainable development goal 14 and early childhood caries

BackgroundThe Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 addresses life below the waters, an important source of protein and contributor to global food security and economic development. Our aim was to explore possible evidence on the links between life below water and early childhood caries (ECC).MethodsThis scoping review identified articles on the link between life below water and caries according to the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Three electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) were systematically searched in January 2023, using specific search terms. Studies written in English, with full text available, addressing life under water, focusing on dental caries in humans, with results that can be extrapolated to control ECC in children less than 6 years of age were included in the review. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the retrieved papers and graphical presentation was used for visualization.ResultsThere were 224 publications retrieved of which 13 studies, published between 1960 and 2022, were included in the analysis. The papers originated from Asia (7/13), North America (3/13), Europe (1/13), and 2/13 had multi-country authorship. Also, four laboratory studies extracted agents from marine products to determine their efficacy in preventing caries formation and preventing/slowing plaque formation; four letters discussed the caries prevention potential of sea salt as a source of fluoride; and two review articles about the positive effects of extracted marine products for caries prevention. Most (11/13) studies addressed target 14.1 concerned with enriching the marine environment with nutrients and minerals; two addressed target 14.4 focused on ensuring fish stocks are within biologically sustainable levels; two addressed target 14.7 aimed at increasing the economic benefits through sustainable use of marine resources such as fisheries; and one focused on target 14.5 aimed at conserving marine areas by increasing protected areas. In addition, one ecological study assessed the association between the ecosystem and ECC.ConclusionsCurrently, there is little known about the impact of protection of marine and coastal ecosystem from pollution and ocean acidification on the risk of ECC. Further evidence on possible associations between life below water and ECC management is needed.

The Role of Renewable Energy and Human Capital in Reducing Environmental Degradation in Europe and Central Asia: Panel Quantile Regression and GMM Approach

Environmental sustainability concerns are growing worldwide. Reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is crucial to combating global warming and reaching sustainable global economic development. Many recent studies have focused on key indicators of CO2 emissions, but less consideration has been given to associated factors such as renewable energy and human capital. This article applies the two-step system FOD-GMM (Forward-Orthogonal Deviations-Generalized Method of Moments) to estimate the role of renewable energy and human capital in reducing environmental degradation in Europe and Central Asia. The results reveal that renewable energy consumption and human capital have a significant negative impact on CO2 emissions in the EU and Central Asian countries, government efficiency has a positive effect on CO2 emissions, and economic development has a neutral effect, confirming the strong role of renewable energy and human capital in reducing CO2 emissions in EU and Central Asian countries. The role of human capital and renewable energy in promoting CO2 reduction should be fully utilized. Policymakers should develop infrastructure for renewable energy and education to support the decrease in CO2 emissions in Europe and Central Asia.