Development Of Innovative Technologies Research Articles

The Impact of Cyberattacks on Jakarta's Electric Energy Sector: An Evaluation of Risk, Security, and Economic Implications

This research explores the impact of cyberattacks on the electric energy sector in Jakarta. Cyberattacks are increasingly becoming a serious threat to critical infrastructure, including energy systems, affecting the stability and security of electricity supply. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the risk and vulnerability of Jakarta's electrical energy infrastructure to cyberattacks, and to analyze the economic implications of potential disruptions. Using secondary data from scientific journals and agency reports, this study identified Jakarta's high vulnerability to cyber-attacks, particularly in Industrial Control Infrastructure (ICS) and SCADA. The analysis shows that cyber-attacks can cause significant disruptions to electricity supply, having far-reaching impacts on various sectors including transportation, health, and the economy. Key findings highlight the need for stronger security strategies, effective risk mitigation, and increased public awareness. The research provides recommendations for strengthening public policy and investment in the security of electrical energy infrastructure, and underscores the importance of effective communication in managing public expectations and preparation for potential disruptions. This research paves the way for further research in several areas, including the development of innovative cybersecurity technologies and the analysis of the long-term impact of cyberattacks on Jakarta's economic and social stability. Collaborative efforts between the government, private sector and the community are needed to improve resilience to cyberattacks in the electric energy sector.

Application Of Remote Sensing Technology And Geographic Information Systems For Tsunami Vulnerability Analysis In Mamuju District

This research aims to analyze the vulnerability to tsunami disasters in Mamuju District, West Sulawesi, using remote sensing technology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Mamuju District is at high risk of tsunamis due to its coastal location and its position between active tectonic plates. The analysis utilizes five main parameters: elevation, slope gradient, distance from rivers, distance from the coastline, and land cover. The GIS overlay analysis method is applied to map tsunami hazard zones, combining weighting and scoring for each parameter. The results indicate that 3% of the area has very high vulnerability, 7% of the area has high vulnerability, while 82% of the area has low to very low vulnerability. Areas with very high vulnerability include the coastal zone directly adjacent to the shoreline and residential areas. This study is expected to serve as a reference for local governments and disaster management agencies in efforts to mitigate and plan safer spatial arrangements against tsunami threats. Mitigation strategy recommendations include the construction of evacuation routes, safe shelters, and the regular enhancement of disaster education and simulations for the community. Furthermore, this research encourages the use of mountainous areas as primary evacuation zones and collaboration with research institutions for the development of more innovative mitigation technologies.

Substantive innovation or strategic catering: Capital market pressure and corporate green innovation structure

Green innovation requires a market environment willing to take on more risk and accept failure. Capital markets are essential in green innovation because they can spread out the risks associated with innovation. Compared to existing research, this paper focuses on the impact and processes of the short-selling mechanism on corporate green technology innovation structure. Specifically, this study utilizes a difference-in-difference model to examine the effects and underlying mechanisms based on the listed firms from 2011 to 2022. The results suggest that the pressure from the capital market might encourage the development of green technological innovation in corporations. Still, it also hinders the establishment of a structure for corporate green innovation and fosters the expansion of strategic patent behavior. The influence is achieved through enhancing managerial performance, monitoring external pressures, and transmitting stock price information. Heterogeneous analysis confirms that independent directors ratio and CEO duality play a critical role. The findings demonstrate how capital market pressure can affect corporate green innovation structure, support the critical role of capital market and contribute to further engagement in corporate green technology innovation.

Feeding the cities: Urban agriculture for food security and sustainability of urban areas

Abstract With the increasing migration of people to urban areas, the demand for extra, fresh, and healthy food in cities has escalated manyfold. Further, anthropogenic activities, high rise buildings, and unplanned construction in urban areas are increasing urban heat. Therefore, the objective of this study is to review the salient features and constraints of urban agriculture, in addition to illustrating traditional and modern approaches, and policies used worldwide to promote the urban agriculture (UA). Urban agriculture is a key component of sustainable urban development that plays a pivotal role in combating food security and malnutrition in peri-urban and urban areas by growing different fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, herbs, flowering and ornamental plants in urban dwellings for food and aesthetic purposes. UA often combines with other functions like urban greening, biodiversity, waste recycling, environmental disaster reduction, CO 2 absorption, urban heat island reduction, recreational benefits, contributing to the circular economy and UN sustainable development goals (SDGs). Plants in UA are grown in vacant open spaces, rooftops, balconies and containers, resulting in urban organic harvest by fostering income and health improvement. The concept of UA is being utilized efficiently in many countries. However, there is still a need to promote UA by arranging community gatherings and school students, creating awareness and capacity building through education and training. Growers need to be connected to land and open spaces, enhancing value addition in UA and formulating supportive policies to foster Agri-tourism in urban farms to making it a successful initiative. Recent innovative research ideas and new technological developments such as artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), automation and mechanization in UA are opening new avenues for quality food production in urban areas for sustainable cities.

Investigating the Impact of Innovation Policies and Innovation Environment on Regional Innovation Capacity in China

Regional technological innovation serves as a key pillar for achieving high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening, a fundamental requirement for promoting balanced regional development, and a vital aspect of implementing the innovation-driven development strategy. We examine the impact of innovation policies on corporate innovation activities and the importance of the innovation environment in enhancing innovation capacity. By analyzing the implementation of innovation policies in three provinces in Central China from 2018 to 2022, this study introduces two indicators—policy intensity and policy volume—to assess the level of government policy support. The findings are as follows: First, local government innovation policies exert a significant positive impact on corporate innovation activities, with particularly strong effects observed in the implementation of R&D subsidies. Second, the implementation of regional innovation policies enhances regional innovation capacity by promoting increased R&D investment by firms. Third, the innovation environment moderates the influence of regional innovation policies on corporate R&D investment, amplifying the effect of R&D investment on regional innovation capacity. In summary, when formulating innovation policies, governments should consider the unique needs of different industries, regions, and enterprises, adopting flexible and diverse policy measures to optimize the innovation environment and accelerate the nation’s technological innovation development.

Combining High-Throughput Electrochemistry and Data-Driven Experimentation for Digital Discovery of Si-Ge-Sn Thin-Film Battery Anode Materials

The urgent global push towards decarbonization underlines the need for accelerated development of innovative energy storage technologies. In this context, the integration of data-driven research methodologies, such as machine learning and experimental automation, is emerging as a transformative strategy for expediting the discovery and optimization of electrochemical energy storage materials. This research work presents a pioneering approach within experimental materials science, combining automated thin-film experimentation with machine learning algorithms to significantly accelerate the development of novel battery materials while minimizing research time, resource consumption and overall costs.This contribution shows an autonomous materials acceleration platform developed and tailored for the rapid discovery of novel thin-film anode materials. This closed-loop system integrates high-throughput electrochemistry with sequential learning algorithms to dynamically determine the course of subsequent experiments. This data-driven optimization has facilitated rapid identification of optimal material compositions, resulting in a nearly 20-fold increase in the discovery speed and a more than 30% improvement in gravimetric energy density compared to conventional graphite anodes.Our platform incorporates thin-film material libraries synthesized via magnetron co-sputtering with a chemical composition gradient. These libraries are thoroughly electrochemically characterized in an argon glovebox using a scanning droplet cell (SDC) setup. This setup consists of a millimeter-scale three-electrode electrochemical cell, which is controlled by a potentiostat and driven by high-precision motors, with the capability of electrolyte exchange using a syringe pump. Additionally, the setup integrates a machine learning unit and an on-the-fly analysis module, all driven by a hierarchical orchestration framework. This framework facilitates real-time analysis of impedance spectra using physically interpretable equivalent circuits, calculating the specific capacity, energy density, and other critical parameters of electrode performance. In addition, the platform integrates additional high-throughput techniques such as µ-XRF and XPS for bulk and surface chemical analysis, respectively, and Raman spectroscopy for structural evaluation, enhancing our understanding of material properties and performance metrics.The novel Si-Ge-Sn ternary alloy system selected for this study, combines the advantages of the highest theoretical capacity of silicon, as well as mitigation of volume expansion during cycling and enhanced electrical conductivity of germanium and tin, making them suitable as fast-charging anodes. The material libraries were sputtered on 4" wafers, with a focus on optimizing the deposition process to achieve a wide compositional spread, high deposition yield, and amorphous phase across the material library, expected to enhance performance as battery anodes. Employing Bayesian optimization with a Gaussian process regressor, the material with the highest expected capacity was predicted after only 4 measurements, and the best performing material was identified after 14 trials. High-throughput Raman results highlighted shifts in Ge-Ge and Si-Si band positions that correlated with chemical composition changes, while XPS identified surface oxides that affect battery performance, explaining the discrepancy between theoretical and experimental results. The best materials have been selected for the scalability and long-term cycling tests at 1C dis-/charge rates, and their performance has been compared with the performance of pure elements. The results have validated the practicality of the high-throughput electrochemical experimentation approach, confirming the viability of the materials acceleration platform.In conclusion, this research demonstrates a transformative approach in battery material development by integrating machine learning with high-throughput characterization techniques. The autonomous materials acceleration platform developed herein significantly expedites the discovery and optimization of novel anode materials. This work highlights the pivotal role of AI and data-driven methodologies in advancing electrochemical energy storage technologies, paving the way for rapid, sustainable, and efficient advances, crucial for accelerating the discovery of novel solutions for advanced energy storage.

Interkingdom Communication via Extracellular Vesicles: Unraveling Plant and Pathogen Interactions and Its Potential for Next-Generation Crop Protection.

Recent advancements in the field of plant-pathogen interactions have spotlighted the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) as pivotal mediators of cross-kingdom communication, offering new vistas for enhancing crop protection strategies. EVs are instrumental in the transport of small regulatory RNAs (sRNAs) and other bioactive molecules across species boundaries, thus playing a critical role in the molecular warfare between plants and pathogens. This review elucidates the sophisticated mechanisms by which plants utilize EVs to dispatch sRNAs that silence pathogenic genes, fortifying defenses against microbial threats. Highlighting both eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems, this review delves into the biogenesis, isolation, and functional roles of EVs, illustrating their importance not only in fundamental biological processes but also in potential therapeutic applications. Recent studies have illuminated the significant role of EVs in facilitating communication between plants and pathogens, highlighting their potential in host-defense mechanisms. However, despite these advancements, challenges remain in the efficient isolation and characterization of plant-derived EVs. Overcoming these challenges is critical for fully harnessing their potential in developing next-generation crop protection strategies. This review proposes innovative strategies for utilizing RNA-based interventions delivered via EVs to bolster plant resilience against diseases. By integrating the latest scientific findings with practical applications in agriculture, this review aims to enhance the connection between fundamental plant biology and the development of innovative crop management technologies.

Solar-optical and thermal behavior of photochromic glazing: Small-scale testing under real sky conditions

The poor performance of conventional building glazing, which is usually responsible for large climatization needs and glare problems, has been promoting the development of innovative smart glazing technologies with an improved performance. Photochromic glazing, a type of smart glazing, exhibits a dynamic behavior by darkening/bleaching in reaction to the presence/absence of solar radiation. The aim of this study is to evaluate the thermal and solar-optical behavior of a photochromic filmed clear glazing, against the same glazing without film, through experimental tests. The transmittance and reflectance spectra of the glazing solutions were initially measured with a spectrophotometer. Then two small-scale models were used to assess the behavior of the glazing solutions under real sky conditions (clear and overcast). The thermal behavior was assessed through air and surface temperature measurements. The solar-optical behavior was investigated through solar radiation and illuminance measurements, which were also used to compute the solar and visible transmittance of the glazing systems, respectively. The dynamic behavior of the photochromic film resulted on a reduction of 14 % of the interior temperature. Interior illuminance and irradiance levels were significantly reduced with the film, corresponding to 10–50 % and 15–35 % visible and solar transmittance values of the photochromic glazing, respectively.

Recognizing Key Macro-factors of Technological Innovation Based on Leading Technology Companies’ Research

Abstract The current state of technological development shows that most inventions arise in response to specific circumstances, such as new business risks, changes in legislation, or crisis events. Reactions to new social trends, business models, problematic processes, or competing goods and services are also some of the main drivers of technological innovation. But before these technologies are implemented, there should be adequate regulations in place to prevent them from negatively impacting businesses or society. Two main practical research objectives are the subject of this study. To analyze 100 leading technology companies to identify the main trends and issues in the field of Technology innovation management, as well as their links to economics and society. And to identify the most important technological innovation trends and the corresponding macro-factors more suitable for realistic innovation assessment. As a result of this study, the innovation progress of certain nations (China, the U.S., Japan, and the EU) was measured to a certain extent. The research focus is to depict the key macro-factors that can characterize more complex technological innovation development and certain regional differences. The important intention of this study is also to raise awareness of technological innovation and cooperation in different countries. This research study was carried out from 2022 to 2024.

Analysis of the competitiveness development of China’s marine industry clusters

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to analyze the current situation of the competitiveness development of China’s marine industrial clusters, reveal the existing problems and challenges, provide theoretical support and practical guidance for improving the competitiveness of China’s marine industrial clusters so as to promote industrial upgrading and high-quality development and help China realize the strategic transformation from a marine power to a marine power.Design/methodology/approachThis report first provides a detailed review of the current development status and existing issues of marine industry clusters in China. Second, it constructs an evaluation index system for the competitiveness development of China’s marine industry clusters and conducts competitiveness analysis and evaluation of typical marine industry clusters in China. Third, it explores the development trends and prospects of typical marine industry clusters in China. Finally, the report proposes countermeasures and suggestions for enhancing the competitiveness of marine industry clusters in China, focusing on resource optimization, cluster structure and cluster efficiency.Findings(1) Significant competitiveness of marine shipbuilding and ocean engineering equipment clusters: Through technological innovation and policy support, the marine shipbuilding and ocean engineering equipment clusters have shown a marked improvement in competitiveness, advancing toward high-quality development despite facing macroeconomic fluctuations. (2) Continuous improvement in marine energy and offshore wind power clusters: The competitiveness of marine energy and offshore wind power clusters has been continuously enhanced under supportive policies. However, there is still a need to optimize resource allocation and strengthen innovation stability to meet market challenges. (3) Strong growth potential of desalination and comprehensive utilization clusters: The desalination and comprehensive utilization clusters demonstrate robust growth potential in technological innovation and regional collaborative development. Future efforts should focus on the application of environmentally friendly and energy-saving technologies to ensure a balance between economic and ecological benefits.Originality/valueBy strengthening the competitiveness of industrial clusters, China can effectively respond to international competition, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of the marine industry and support its transition from a maritime power to a strong maritime nation. Hence, this study will focus on analyzing the competitiveness development of China’s marine industry clusters, identifying existing problems and challenges and providing theoretical support and practical guidance for enhancing the competitiveness of China’s marine industry clusters.

Advantages and disadvantages of a closed-loop economy: the path to environmentally friendly production

The relevance of the study is related to the development of the circular economy in the national economies of many countries of the world, where it is receiving increasing attention. Circular technological and economic models can be considered promising areas of strategic transformation for companies that contrast themselves with traditional business models of an open economic system based on extensive growth. The concept of a circular economy appeared in order to create closed-loop production and consumption models that aim to increase resource efficiency, use waste management approaches and achieve stable coexistence between the economy, the environment and the population. The purpose of the study is to analyze relevant scientific sources and statistical information to determine the advantages and disadvantages of closed-loop economic models at the current stage of scientific and technological progress. The research methodology is based on the use of general scientific research methods such as analysis, generalization, abstraction, synthesis. The results of the study. The article evaluates the current situation of the development of the circular economy in the world, identifies factors that emphasize the extensiveness of the current economy. The main advantages, disadvantages and barriers of the circular economy are presented, classified into four aspects: environmental, economic, technological and social. It is established that from the point of view of the economic development of the branches of the national economy, the circular economy will create new markets and business opportunities in the sectors of recycling and servicing of goods. It is also assumed that circular business models can increase the competitiveness of companies through innovation and optimization of production processes. In addition, circular economic systems will contribute to the development of innovative technologies and processing methods aimed at more efficient use of raw materials and materials.

Development of a methodology and design of a device for determining the Mach number of a supersonic flow

The paper presents the developed methodology and designed a device for determining the Mach number during supersonic gas outflow. An analysis of various methods for determining the Mach number was carried out, including measuring the pressure at the flow boundary, the use of shock waves, and the use of optical methods. A comparison was made of the accuracy of the readings when using the considered methods. Based on the results obtained, a technique for high-precision determination of the Mach number has been developed, including a combination of several independent measurement methods. A device has been designed that implements this measurement technique, and the results of experimental tests in a wind tunnel have been reviewed, including instrument readings, graphs and tables confirming the accuracy and reliability of the data obtained. Their accuracy and reliability are analyzed. Using the analysis, it is possible to ensure the selection of the most rational method for determining the Mach number at the initial stage of designing aircraft, such as airplanes, missiles, fighters, and UAVs. Accurate knowledge of the Mach number allows engineers to optimize the aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft, ensure flight safety, improve engine efficiency and overall air transport performance. In addition, the Mach number is the most important criterion of similarity when modeling in aerodynamic research, which makes the developed methodology and device relevant not only for the design of aircraft, but also for a wide range of scientific and engineering research in the field of aeronautical technology. It is emphasized that the presence of a reliable method for determining the Mach number can significantly reduce the time and resources spent on testing and improving aircraft, and also contributes to the development of innovative technologies in the field of aviation and astronautics.

A Fuzzy Logic Approach to Enhance GPS Accuracy for Blood Cooler Box Tracking

An innovative technological development, the position tracking system uses latitude and longitude coordinates to determine the GPS's location. The covid-19 pandemic has caused the demand for cool box delivery for convalescent blood plasma to increase significantly. The obstacle in the field is the hospital's position and patient rooms far from the reach convalescent donors, so they require a cool box for delivery. The problem is tracking the cool box accurately and precisely so that it can be monitored by the hospital properly. For this reason, it is necessary to increase the accuracy of the GPS position in the cool box by using fuzzy logic algorithms The Ublox NEO-6M is one GPS module that can be utilized for navigation. This module uses UART connection using the NMEA 0183 protocol and has an accuracy level of around 2.5 meters to 10 meters. In this research, validation of the accuracy of the GPS coordinate position was carried out on a Blood Cool Box device which was designed using the fuzzy logic method. The Sugeno method fuzzy logic algorithm is used to validate the accuracy of GPS coordinate positions based on latitude and longitude obtained from the GPS sensor module. The test results show a Mean Absolute Percent Error (MAPE) value of 21.66% which can be concluded that the Sugeno fuzzy logic method algorithm has forecasting model capabilities that are suitable for use as a validation method for testing GPS position coordinates.

Exploration and innovative application of digital technology in pediatric dentistry

Pediatric dentistry treats patients aged 0-18 years, encompassing the characteristics of general dentistry. The clinical techniques are closely related to restorative dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, and maxillofacial surgery, while also possessing unique aspects. It particularly focuses on the growth and development patterns of children's dentition and maxillofacial structures. Currently, digital technology has deeply integrated with various clinical disciplines of dentistry, and pediatric dentistry has made significant progress with pediatric-specific digital applications. On one hand, the introduction of mature digital technologies is enabling the digital transformation of pediatric dental treatment models; on the other hand, there is innovative development of new digital technologies tailored to the specific needs of pediatric dental care, filling gaps in the field. Based on years of research in digital technology for pediatric dentistry, our team details the current innovative applications and scientific explorations in this area from these two perspectives. Additionally, we anticipate the potential expansion of digital technologies not yet applied in pediatric dentistry, providing a reference for clinical scholars in the field to conduct exploratory research.

The pathway to sustainable development: The roles of financial development, technological innovation, and educational development in energy poverty alleviation

AbstractThis paper investigates the dynamics of energy poverty by evaluating the roles played by financial development, technological innovation, and educational development, among other factors. It seeks to identify pathways for sustainable development in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries. Based on recent panel data from 2000 to 2020, this research classified the sample into various income groups for a comparative analysis. A multidimensional comprehensive index of energy poverty was then formulated through principal component analysis (PCA). This study assesses the relationships between variables using a novel panel quantile autoregressive distributed lag (QARDL), ordinary least squares (OLS), panel unit root tests, Kao cointegration tests, and Wald tests. The results of the Kao tests confirm the presence of cointegration among the variables across all income groups and the overall sample. The panel QARDL approach indicates a significant and negative long‐term relationship between financial development and energy poverty across all income groups other than the low‐income countries. Similarly, technological innovation has a negative long‐term association with energy poverty for most groups, with the exception being the upper‐to‐middle‐income countries. Furthermore, educational development negatively influences energy poverty in the long term for all groups other than lower‐middle‐income countries. The findings for the overall sample suggest that financial and educational development are negatively connected with energy poverty in both the long and short term, while technological innovation only has a negative connection in the short term. In addition, the Wald test results revealed time‐varying integration and parameter stability in both the long and short terms.

Contribution of professor Oleg N. Trofimov to the concept of physical education development in the pharmaceutical education system

The biographical sketch is dedicated to Professor Oleg Nikolaevich Trofimov (1927–2013), PhD in Pedagogic Sciences, who headed the Department of Physical Education at the Leningrad Institute Chemical Pharmaceuticals from 1973 to 1995. The main stages of O. N. Trofimov’s professional activity corresponded to the general context of the development of priority areas of physical education in the system of secondary and higher education. O. N. Trofimov skillfully combined managerial activities with research and educational-methodological work. He made a significant contribution to the development of the health-improving direction of physical education at the university, to the organization and conduct of research aimed at solving the problems of improving health and increasing the physical fitness of students. The scientific activity of O. N. Trofimov was devoted to the theory and methods of physical education, issues of physical development, the development of comprehensive training programs in vocational-applied physical training and additional public specialty within the framework of the Faculty of Public Professions. The results of the research carried out at the department were widely introduced into the educational process of physical education and served as the basis for the development of innovative technologies for constructing the educational process in the discipline “Elective physical culture: recreational physical education”, as well as the program for the development of physical culture and sports, the formation of a healthy lifestyle at the Saint Petersburg Chemical and Pharmaceutical University. O. N. Trofimov was a war veteran, awarded government awards, including the medal “For the Defense of Leningrad”. The essay uses archival data, bibliographic publications, specialized journals and collections of materials from scientific and methodological conferences, materials from the department and the personal archives of O. N. Trofimov.

Enhancement of Tomato Fruit Quality Through Moderate Water Deficit.

In arid areas, water shortage has become a major bottleneck limiting the sustainable development of agriculture, necessitating improved water use efficiency and the full development of innovative water-saving irrigation management technologies to improve quality. In the present study, tomato (Solanum lycopersicum cv. Micro Tom) fruits were used as materials, and different irrigation frequencies were set during the fruit expansion stage. The normal treatment (CK) was irrigated every three days, while the water deficit treatments were irrigated at varying frequencies: once every 4 days (T1), 5 days (T2), 6 days (T3), 7 days (T4), and 8 days (T5). These corresponded to 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, and 40% of the maximum field moisture capacity (FMC), respectively, with CK maintaining full irrigation at 90% of the maximum FMC. The water deficit treatment T3, with less stress damage to plants and the most significant effect on fruit quality improvement, was selected based on plant growth indices, photosynthetic characteristics, chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, and fruit quality indices, and its effects on carotenoids, glycolic acid fractions, and volatile compounds during tomato fruit ripening were further investigated. The outcome indicated that moderate water deficit significantly increased the carotenoid components of the tomato fruits, and their lycopene, lutein, α-carotene, and β-carotene contents increased by 11.85%, 12.28%, 20.87%, and 63.89%, respectively, compared with the control fruits at the ripening stage. The contents of glucose and fructose increased with the development and ripening of the tomato fruits, and reached their maximum at the ripening stage. Compared to the control treatment, the moderate water deficit treatment significantly increased the glucose and fructose levels during ripening by 86.70% and 19.83%, respectively. Compared to the control conditions, water deficit conditions reduced the sucrose content in the tomato fruits by 27.14%, 18.03%, and 18.42% at the mature green, turning, and ripening stages, respectively. The moderate water deficit treatment significantly increased the contents of tartaric acid, malic acid, shikimic acid, alpha ketoglutaric acid, succinic acid, and ascorbic acid, and decreased the contents of oxalic acid and citric acid compared to the control. The contents of total soluble sugar and total organic acid and the sugar-acid ratio were significantly increased by 48.69%, 3.71%, and 43.09%, respectively, compared with the control at the ripening stage. The moderate water deficit treatment increased the fruit response values to each sensor of the electronic nose, especially W5S, which was increased by 28.40% compared to the control at the ripening stage. In conclusion, during the ripening process of tomato fruit, its nutritional quality and flavor quality contents can be significantly improved under moderate (MD) deficit irrigation treatment. The results of this experiment can lay the foundation for the research on the mechanism of water deficit aiming to promote the quality of tomato fruit, and, at the same time, provide a theoretical basis and reference for tomato water conservation and high-quality cultivation.

Bank-firm common ownership, green credit and enterprise green technology innovation: Evidence from Chinese credit markets

Bank-firm common ownership can tackle the innovation dilemma of bank loans on firms' green development. This paper constructs indicators of common ownership and green technological innovation and then investigates the impact of bank-firm common ownership on corporates' green technological innovation using Chinese A-share listed enterprises samples from 2004 to 2021. Our conducted experiments reveal that bank-firm common ownership shareholders not only make banks and lending firms have the same goal, promote the total level, quantity, and quality of technological innovation for the green development of lending firms, and profit from the firms' short- and long-term market responses. Our findings are prominent in private enterprises, small-capitalization enterprises, and bull market cycles. In addition, we discover that shareholder reduction restrictions and policies restricting corporate shareholding in financial institutions enhance bank-firm common ownership shareholders on corporate green technological innovation development. Common ownership shareholders reduce information asymmetry between banks and lending enterprises and provide green loans to support enterprise green technology innovations. Furthermore, alleviating financing constraints and strengthening the supervisory role are important influence mechanisms. In this regard, carried PSE analysis indicates the direct effect of bank-firm common ownership shareholders to promote enterprise green development of technological innovation accounts for about 41% of the total effect, the intermediary effect of “financing mechanism” and “supervision mechanism” account for about 50% and 9%, and the “financing mechanism” is more important than the “supervision mechanism.” The findings of this paper can optimize the credit market to serve the green and high-quality development of Chinese enterprises better.

Adsorption Removal of Organophosphates from Water by Steel Slag: Modification, Performance, and Energy Site Analysis

Organophosphates are a type of emerging environmental contaminant, which can be removed effectively by adsorption. Here, modified steel slag was examined for its adsorptive performance in the removal of hydroxyethylidene diphosphonic acid (HEDP) from water. Compared to acid (55.3%, maximum removal rate) and base (85.5%) modification, high-temperature modification (90.6%) significantly enhanced steel slag’s adsorption capacity for HEDP, surpassing that of unmodified slag (71.2%). Kinetic analyses elucidated a two-phase adsorption process—initial rapid adsorption followed by a slower equilibrium phase. The results of adsorption energy analysis showed that modified steel slag preferentially occupied the sites with higher energy, which promoted the adsorption. After five regeneration cycles, the adsorption properties of the material were not significantly reduced, which indicates that the material has good application potential. Microscopic and spectroscopic techniques, including SEM-EDS, FTIR, and XPS, were employed to uncover the surface chemistry and structural changes responsible for the enhanced adsorption efficiency. The adsorption mechanism of HEDP on steel slag is a complete process guided by hydrogen bonding interactions, strengthened surface complexation, and optimized ligand exchange. This study advances the sustainable utilization of industrial waste materials and contributes significantly to the development of innovative water treatment technologies.

P2P transfers: modern characteristics in the context of prevention and anti-laundering (laundering) of income obtained by criminal ways

Problem setting. Nowadays, P2P (peer-to-peer) card-to-card transfers have become an integral part of our daily lives. It is a convenient way to transfer money quickly and securely without intermediaries, bank queues or complicated procedures. Thanks to modern technology such transfers are made in seconds via mobile applications, internet banking or specialised services ensuring maximum speed and simplicity of financial transactions. P2P transfers open up new opportunities for people to interact with each other making financial services more accessible, convenient and low-cost. But at the same time, such payments should be characterized by secure use and transparency which are two of the most important features for those who often first encounter the world of financial services through these solutions. Purpose of research is to define the concept of P2P payment, analyze the advantages and debatable aspects of this kind from the point of view of ensuring financial security, combating money laundering. Аnalysis of recent researches and publications. Scientists, economists and lawyers, contributed to the study of the problems of money transfers, combating the legalization (laundering) of proceeds obtained through crime, digital innovations in the field of money circulation and calculations: O. Decyk, E. Golovei, V. Stalirov, O. Prokoposhina ., Pylypenko P.M., Mallory M., Klochko A.M., Volchenko N.V., Dmytryk O.O., Maryniv N.A., Parashchenko O.K., Ovcharenko A.S. etc. At the same time, the indicated topic does not lose its relevance and needs further consideration. Аrticle’s main body. Іn this article we will look at the main advantages and disadvantages, the possibilities of P2P transfers, their impact on the development of financial technologies as well as the security nuances that should be taken into account when conducting such transactions. The article is focused on the decision of the National Bank of Ukraine on card restrictions on transfers between individuals this restriction is based on the decision of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine to combat illegal gambling but in fact the goal is much broader, including countering hidden business profits and unofficial wages as well as combating financial fraud known as money laundering. It is analysed that the legal regulations to create a safe environment for financial institutions to conduct transactions and reduce unsafe money mulesing transfers. The article is provided a detailed analysis of the phenomenon of financial mulling which is the illegal transfer or movement of funds through intermediaries used for criminal activities. The authores analyses that the main mechanisms of involvement of individuals in this process the ways in which criminal groups use financial mules for money laundering as well as the risks and legal consequences for those who become involved in such schemes, including international experience of bringing to criminal responsibility. It also examined the legal regulators and tools to create a secure environment for financial institutions to conduct transactions. Сonclusions and prospects for the development. P2P payments represent an important digital technological innovation in the field of money circulation, which provides users with the ability to make transfers directly, without the involvement of intermediaries such as banks or payment systems. However, along with advantages such as speed and convenience, there are significant risks associated with the security of such operations. At the same time, one of the key vulnerabilities of P2P payments is the risk of their use for money laundering through the "money muling" mechanism. Such methods not only contribute to the spread of financial crimes, but also create a threat to the financial system of the state as a whole. Despite the implementation of protection mechanisms, which include identification of users using biometric data, monitoring of transactions, implementation of KYC and compliance with the AML regulatory framework, the issue of money laundering remains relevant. This emphasizes the need for further scientific research in the field of security of P2P payments, in particular: regarding the development of more advanced innovative technologies for the detection and prevention of money laundering schemes, the implementation and improvement of legal regulation of these topics, as well as the establishment of liability for such an offense as "money laundering".