Growth Potential Research Articles

The Law of Data-driven on Employee Growth in Enterprise Human Resource Management in the Era of Digital Transformation

In the era of digital transformation, the popularity of artificial intelligence technology has driven the development of the field of Human Resource Management (HRM) in enterprises, and data-driven HRM has become the key to the development and success of enterprises. Due to the late start, data-driven HRM is still in the development stage in China. To address the problem that traditional HRM lacks accuracy and real-time, this study proposes a Growth Potential Prediction (GPP) model based on the combination of all class features and a Random Forest (RF) classifier. The results of the study showed that the prediction accuracy of interpersonal background, work ability, educational status and organisational environment characteristics under the screening index based on [Formula: see text]1 value were 85.01%, 66.34%, 66.41%, 44.19% and 64.27%, respectively. The accuracy of ROS under the RF classifier and the macro [Formula: see text]1 value were 87.31% and 87.24%. After adding the network features, the accuracy and macro [Formula: see text]1 values of the feature ensemble could reach 90%, and the accuracy and macro [Formula: see text]1 values of all class feature combinations were 89.01% and 89.10%, respectively. In summary, the GPP model based on the combination of all class features and the RF classifier proposed in the study can accurately predict the growth potential of employees and provide some guarantee for mining the growth pattern of employees.

Unlocking growth potential: investigating the significance of firm location for music startups

Unlocking growth potential: investigating the significance of firm location for music startups

Overexpression of TAF4B Promoted the Proliferation of Undifferentiated Spermatogonia in Cattleyak InVitro.

As the hybrid between cattle and yak, cattleyak is a typical male sterile mammal, and the underlying mechanism for its spermatogenic arrest is still unclear. In this study, the coding region of cattleyak TAF4B gene was cloned by RT-PCR and analysed by bioinformatics. To investigate the effects of TAF4B on cellular proliferation and differentiation, an expression vector was generated and introduced into undifferentiated spermatogonia (UDSPG) of cattleyak. The results showed that the protein encoded by TAF4B did not contain the signal peptide sequence. The expression level of TAF4B in UDSPG of cattleyak was lower than that in yak, while the overexpression of TAF4B in cattleyak promoted the proliferation activity of cattleyak UDSPG. Meanwhile, the expression of proliferation and meiosis-related genes was increased but the differentiation-related genes were decreased. Therefore, the aberrant expression of TAF4B in cattleyak UDSPG possibly impaired its proliferation and differentiation equilibrium and decreased its growth potentiality, thereby reducing the quantity of UDSPG and affecting spermatogenesis. This study provided a potential approach for further elucidation of the mechanism of spermatogenesis arrest and provided a new idea for solving the problem of male infertility in cattleyak.

The Upside of Rejection: How to Turn Setbacks into Stepping Stones for Success

When you are passed over for a development position, it is natural to feel disheartened. However, failure is not just a part of growth; it is the most crucial element. This article explores how to transform career setbacks into opportunities for personal and professional development. By focusing on self-reflection through the lenses of character and competency, maintaining enthusiasm, and embracing a mindset of positive intent, you can turn rejection into a stepping stone toward greater success. Evaluating whether to stay in your current organization or seek opportunities elsewhere involves weighing factors such as purpose and growth potential. Ultimately, each rejection becomes an invaluable lesson, enhancing your resilience and preparing you for future opportunities. This approach not only builds stronger leaders but also underscores that every setback is a chance to propel yourself forward in your career journey.

The insights into the activity of the extracts from Polygonum aviculare L. and Pseudomonas fluorescens for enhancing and modeling seed germination and seedling growth of Melilotus officinalis L. Lam

The empirical evidence indicated that chemicals in plants and selected microorganisms can promote the germination process and determine the growth, viability, survival and yield potential of industrial crop plants. The main objective of this study was exploring the phytochemical and microbiological synergistic activity between plant extracts from Polygonum aviculare L. and beneficial bacteria Pseudomonas fluorescens to enhance germination of Melilotus officinalis seeds and improve morphological characteristics of seedlings. The derived plant preparations were analyzed qualitatively, which showed that the aqueous extracts of P. aviculare were characterized by a higher content of phenolic compounds, micro- and macroelements and carbohydrates compared to the macerates, and that no phytohormones were detected in both the infusions and macerates. Pure macerates (MAC), infusions (IF), bacterial cultures (PF) and their mixtures (MAC+PF; INF+PF) were used for seed treatment of test plants. In the control group, lower values of M. officinalis seed germination and seedling growth rates were observed in relation to the applied treatments. The most effective germination rates were obtained after the application of pure infusions (IF) and their mixture with P. fluorescens (IF+PF), while the highest growth rates (including an almost twofold increase in the length of the nostril shoots compared to the control) were obtained after the application of P. fluorescens inoculum (PF) and the mixture of the infusion and these bacteria (IF+PF).The use of modeling, as a tool for predicting germination efficiency, has been shown to provide screening opportunities for identifying the effectiveness of biostimulant treatments. Thereby, this indicates the need to develop such an approach under field conditions.

Predicting the impact of climate change on the potential geographical distribution and growth index of mirid predator, Nesidiocoris tenuis (reuter) (Heteroptera: Miridae) using CLIMEX

Predicting the impact of climate change on the potential geographical distribution and growth index of mirid predator, Nesidiocoris tenuis (reuter) (Heteroptera: Miridae) using CLIMEX

The hex1 gene of Trichoderma simmonsii is involved in stress responses, biocontrol potential and wheat plant growth

The hex1 gene of Trichoderma simmonsii is involved in stress responses, biocontrol potential and wheat plant growth

A GIS-coupled thermal response model for predicting the population growth potential of the red cotton bug, Dysdercus koenigii (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae) in India under climate change conditions

Recently, the red cotton bug has become a significant menace to cotton in India. With the potential for increased habitat suitability due to predicted temperature rise of 2.5°C under future climate change in India, this pest could become even more severe in certain regions. Addressing the knowledge gap on the temperature-driven population growth of this pest is crucial for developing a climate-resilient pest management strategy. In this study, life history data gathered at various constant temperatures (15°C to 35°C) were used to estimate temperature thresholds and thermal requirements for the red cotton bug development. Stochastic estimation of life table parameters and validation with real-time weather data were performed. The phenology model, integrated into a geographic information system, projected the future pest status based on SSP126 temperature change scenarios for the year 2050. The temperatures between 8.35 – 10.83 °C were estimated as lower developmental thresholds for various immature life stages. The optimum and upper threshold temperatures estimated for different life stages ranged between 22.14 – 28.32°C and 35.80 – 39.08°C, respectively. Thermal requirements of 447.97 degree days for life cycle completion were estimated. The optimum immature survival rates (>70%) were observed at temperatures between 25-30°C. The temperature-dependent decrease in generation times from 90.45 days (15 °C) to 25.44 days (35°C) was observed, whereas maximum fecundity was recorded at 32°C. Simulation at fluctuating temperatures across different cotton growing locations provided reasonably similar results on potential population increase (finite rate of increase: 0.99 - 1.04 females/female/day and a generation time of 44.25 – 83.97 days). Risk mapping highlighted moderate to high suitability (ERI >0.4, GI > 6, and AI >4) of various cotton growing areas under current climate, and projected shifts in suitability under future climate change. The study has generated information valuable for implementing effective and timely pest management strategies for RCB. Integrating the field observations with model outputs can enhance a practical understanding of red cotton bug dynamics.

What makes a devoted local-food-buying club customer?

Local food-buying clubs (LFBCs) are special types of consumer-driven grassroots groups that are particularly well suited to enhancing the transition to a post-growth economy, given the finite growth potential of individual communities, the tendency of groups to distribute rather than accumulate capital, and the prospects of the movement for expansion. This paper analyses consumers of LFBCs and analyses how the different constructs proposed by the theory of planned behaviour are applicable according to engagement with LFBCs. A representative survey was run in May 2020 in Hungary. Respondents who were classified as devoted (regular) LFBC customers, occasional LFBC customers, and consumers not interested in local food were compared pairwise through matching-based treatment effect analysis approaches. Consumers of LFBCs comprised a heterogeneous group based on their pre-existing beliefs and attitudes. Occasional LFBC customers emphasised the broad quality-related features of local food and the potential for supporting local farmers. For more devoted customers, environmental aspects were very important. As belonging to a group has been shown to shape attitudes, targeted messages applied by LFBC managers may increase the level of engagement, contributing to the more efficient scaling up of local food systems.

Unveiling Dynamics: Financial Performance Determinants in the Ghanaian Insurance Industry

This pioneering study unravels the financial performance dynamics of Ghanaian insurance firms, leveraging proprietary data from the National Insurance Company (NIC), Ghana. Utilizing a system GMM technique on a comprehensive panel dataset of 40 firms from 2012-2017, it uncovers cost efficiency, claims ratio, retention ratio, audit fees, firm age and size, and board composition as crucial performance drivers. In what concerns the implications for the emerging economies, we show that the inclusion of the variable “risk retention and claims” helps insurance companies to better ascertain the right level of risks associated with the businesses they underwrite, so that the claims ratio will be minimized, and the appropriate premium ensured. Moreover, for the insurance sector in the frontier markets, with characteristics like Ghana´s economy, the study advocates for strategic cost control measures and emphasizes the need for proactive regulatory approaches aiming to enhance policy actions and to provide supplementary funds for firms demonstrating growth potential. These empirical evidence-based insights help design a roadmap for developing the insurance sector in the economies belonging to frontier and emerging markets.

Film Policy and Film Distribution: The Case of the Baltic Film Industries

Abstract The aim of the study is to analyse the development of the Baltic film distribution markets and to provide new recommendations for its potential growth based on mission economy approach and bigger role of the states in co-creating and co-shaping the markets especially for the Baltic co-production of films and their distribution. The study used both qualitative and quantitative methods for data extraction and analysis. Firstly, descriptive statistics as a method was used to analyse the market shares of the main film distribution companies in Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian film industries. Furthermore, 5 semi-structured interviews with experts from the Baltic film industries were conducted. As a result of the research, the author concludes that there is a potential in family genre films that are produced in the Baltic States, but in general the Baltic co-production films lack quality, storytelling that would arouse the interest of the audience and potentially new regional film fund “Baltic Film and TV Fund” would have to focus not only on increased financing for co-productions, but also on other measures that would help to produce better quality genre films including co-productions and their distribution.

IMPACT OF E-COMMERCE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ACROSS COUNTRY CLASSIFICATIONS

This article explores the impact of e-commerce on economic development across three categories of countries: developed, emerging markets, and developing countries. The analysis utilizes economic indicators, e-commerce adoption rates, and growth metrics to assess how these countries leverage e-commerce for economic advancement. The findings indicate that while developed countries enjoy advanced e-commerce infrastructures, emerging markets are rapidly catching up, and developing countries face challenges but show significant potential for growth.

Financial feasibility: developing and commercializing Turmeric Kombucha with the business model canvas

Turmeric Kombucha, a fermented drink combining the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, represents a promising product of functional beverage market. In order to successfully bring Turmeric Kombucha to market, it is essential to evaluate its commercialization potential. This involves assessing the Business Model Canvas (BMC) and financial feasibility metrics. This study aims to determine the feasibility and strategies for successfully commercializing Turmeric Kombucha for development a business plan with scale up the production of Turmeric Kombucha. The result indicate that Turmeric Kombucha has a viable business model with 9 elements. Based on financial shows that Net Present Value (NPV) of $ 13,405,417.62, an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 71.42 %, a Payback Period (PP) of 0.59 years, and Break-Even Point (BEP) metrics of 3,173 units and $ 4,914.46. The analysis shows strong financial viability and significant growth potential for Turmeric Kombucha, supported by sustainable and efficient supply chain partnerships. The features and characteristics of the obtained results in this study, namely: a) high consumer interest from health-conscious individuals over 18 years old; b) health benefits of Turmeric Kombucha include hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, and antioxidant properties; c) key resources include efficient production processes, user-friendly equipment, and adequate human and financial resources. The practical application of these results involves strategies for scale up of market expansion, quality standardization, and supply chain enhancement. Customer relationships are fostered through direct and indirect distribution channels such as marketplaces, word-of-mouth, and retail stores.

Role of innovation culture and post-Soviet mindset as factors determining speed of economic development in a small open economy: Case of Latvia

This research seeks to identify the value of a few common factors determining the speed of economic growth in Baltic states and analyzes their impact in detail on Latvia’s lagging. Latvia’s economic starting point after regaining independence because of the collapse of the Soviet Union was at least comparable to its neighbors. Still, after the implementation of liberal reforms towards a free market’ economy and 20 years of operation as an EU full member, Latvia is lagging in growth, prosperity, and innovation. Within the analysis, this scientific paper pays special attention to the three less discussed factors, namely, the impact of post-Soviet mind-set effects as a part of local innovation culture, lasting since regaining independence in 1991; the importance of the availability of talent pull, its density, diversity, and accessibility; and readiness and capability to capture external knowledge and technology adoption. The overall approach is the systemic assessment of the national innovation system and/or innovation ecosystem, trying to understand the differences between these two models. Research is performed by analysis of the performance of the local innovation ecosystem in connection with export- and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policies. The authors present a novel method for visually representing economic growth and its application in analyzing process development within transitional economic nations. The study uses an analytical and synthetical literature review. It offers a new GDP data visualization method useful for monitoring economic development and forecasting potential economic crises—the outcomes from aggregative literature analysis in a consolidated concept are provided for required talent policy proposals. The post-Soviet mindset is seen as a heritage and devious underdog that has left incredibly diverse consequences on today’s society, power structures, economic growth potential, and the emergence of healthy, well-managed, and sustainable innovation ecosystems. The post-Soviet mindset is a seemingly hidden and, at the same time, an intriguing factor that has a significant impact on the desire to make and implement the right decisions related to innovation, education, and other policies promoting business development. The key outcome of the article is that sociocultural aspects and differences in innovation culture led to a slow-down of Latvia’s economic growth compared to Estonia’s and Lithuania’s slightly more successful economic reforms.

Savanna Plants Have a Lower Hydraulic Efficiency than Co-Occurring Species in a Rainforest

A plant species can have diverse hydraulic strategies to adapt to different environments. However, the water transport divergence of co-occurring species in contrasting habitats remains poorly studied but is important for understanding their ecophysiology adaptation to their environments. Here, we investigated whole-branch, stem and leaf water transport strategies and associated morphology traits of 11 co-occurring plant species in Yuanjiang valley-type savanna (YJ) with dry–hot habitats and Xishuangbanna tropical seasonal rainforest (XSBN) with wet–hot habits and tested the hypothesis that plants in YJ have a lower water transport efficiency than co-occurring species in XSBN. We found high variation in whole-branch, stem and leaf hydraulic conductance (Kshoot; Kstem and Kleaf) between YJ and XSBN, and that Kstem was significantly higher than Kleaf in these two sites (Kstem/Kleaf: 16.77 in YJ and 6.72 in XSBN). These plants in YJ with significantly lower Kshoot and Kleaf but higher sapwood density (WD) and leaf mass per area (LMA) showed a lower water transport efficiency regarding less water loss and the adaptation to the dry–hot habitat compared to co-occurring species in XSBN. In contrast, these co-occurring plants in XSBN with higher Kshoot and Kleaf but lower WD and LMA tended to maximize water transport efficiency and thus growth potential in the wet–hot habitat. Our findings suggest that these co-occurring species employ divergent hydraulic efficiency across YJ and XSBN so that they can benefit from the contrasting hydraulic strategies in adaptation to their respective habitats.

Leveraging cryptocurrencies and digital assets for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): Opportunities and challenges

This review paper explores the potential opportunities and challenges associated with leveraging cryptocurrencies and digital assets for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The paper highlights the benefits of adopting digital currencies, including financial inclusion, reduced transaction costs, access to new markets, and enhanced transaction transparency and security. However, it also addresses SMEs' challenges, such as regulatory and legal uncertainties, volatility, and cybersecurity risks. Strategic approaches for SMEs are discussed to mitigate these challenges, including risk management, using stablecoins, and adopting best practices for integrating cryptocurrencies into business operations. The paper offers recommendations for SMEs considering digital assets. The future outlook for cryptocurrencies in the SME sector is considered, emphasizing the potential for further growth as regulatory clarity improves and technological innovations advance. This paper serves as a guide for SMEs looking to navigate the complex landscape of cryptocurrency adoption while maximizing the benefits and minimizing the risks.

Breaking barriers: The impact of girls’ education on poverty eradication in northern Nigeria – A Focus on Sokoto State

This research explores the critical role of girls' education in alleviating poverty in Sokoto State, Nigeria. It highlights the significant gender disparities in educational access, driven by cultural norms that prioritize boys' education, which impede both individual potential and broader economic growth. The research underscores that educated women contribute to workforce participation and family income, thereby fostering community development and reducing poverty. Despite some progress, challenges such as socio-cultural attitudes, inadequate infrastructure, and economic constraints persist, necessitating a multi-faceted approach involving policy reforms and community engagement. The study employs a mixed-methods methodology, revealing that while enrolment rates have improved, gender inequities remain pronounced. It advocates for targeted interventions and community involvement to shift perceptions and enhance girls' educational opportunities, ultimately aiming for sustainable development goals in Northern Nigeria.

Multidimensional strategies for sustainable management of cocoa by-products

IntroductionThe limited understanding of the potential applications of cocoa by-products, due to the scarcity of studies that integrate scientific research and patent analysis, hinders the proper use of these by-products and compromises their role in promoting sustainability in the food industry.MethodologyIn this study, a multidimensional review encompassing scientific and patentometric analyses of cocoa by-products was conducted. Databases (Web of Science, Scopus, and Medline/PubMed) were utilized with search terms (Cocoa* OR Theobroma cacao AND by-product*) to identify scientific articles (144). Additionally, we explored earch databases [Espacenet and National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI)], employing a combination of earch terms and international classification codes (Cocoa* OR Theobroma cacao AND by-product* AND A23G), to identify the generated technologies (73).Results and discussionThe results revealed a significant concentration of scientific research in the agricultural and biological sciences (68%), focusing on the bioactive and biofunctional composition of the cocoa by-products. Additionally, interest in technological innovation related to these by-products was identified, as evidenced by the increased number of patent registrations after 2020. These findings suggest a significant potential for growth in this sector and provide valuable insights for future research and product development within the food industry.

Hiring opportunities for new firms and the business cycle

AbstractWhether firms founded during or outside economic crises have greater growth potential is an important question for both prospective entrepreneurs and policy makers. Existing research offers conflicting answers, and mostly either focuses on aggregate cohort-level effects or selectively excludes small new firms from the analyses. Using extensive linked employer-employee data on young German firms around and during the Global Financial Crisis, a period of sharply reduced access to external capital and recession, we show that young firms respond to cyclical conditions in highly heterogeneous ways. Our firm-level results reveal that the average new firm found it easier to hire its first employees when it was founded during the crisis. These firms achieved countercyclical growth by hiring career entrants. More specifically, hiring in very young (<1.5 years) and small to medium-sized (below the 90th percentile) young firms was countercyclical, while this was not the case for older and larger young firms. Thus, the firm-specific effects for young entrepreneurial firms may be very different from those reported in previous research. Our results suggest that market entry during a crisis may facilitate hiring and that policies that promote entrepreneurship may usefully complement policies that encourage labor hoarding by incumbents during recessions.

Brain health is essential for smooth economic transitions: towards socio-economic sustainability, productivity and well-being

Abstract Optimal brain health is essential to smoothing major global skill-intensive economic transitions, such as the bioeconomy, green, care economy and digital transitions. Good brain health is vital to socio-economic sustainability, productivity and well-being. The care transition focuses on recognizing and investing in care services and care work as essential for economic growth and social well-being. The green transition involves shifting towards environmentally sustainable and fairer societies to combat climate change and environmental degradation. The digital transition aims to unlock digital growth potential and deploy innovative solutions for businesses and citizens, and to improve the accessibility and efficiency of services. The bioeconomy transition refers to the shift towards an economy based on products, services and processes derived from biological resources, such as plants and microorganisms. Brain capital, which encompasses brain health and brain skills, is a critical economic asset for the success of economies of the future. The brain economy transition from a brain-negative (brain-unhealthy) economy, which depletes brain capital, to a brain-positive (brain-healthy) economy, which arrests and reverses the loss of brain capital, will be foundational to these major transitions. Increased brain capital is vital to educational attainment, upskilling and reskilling. In this paper, we provide a detailed roadmap for the brain economy transition.