Low Technological Level Research Articles

연구개발 투자 변화에 의한 기술수준별 제조업 성장 기여율 변화 분석

This study empirically analyzed the changes in the contribution rate of each production factor to the production of added value in the manufacturing industry due to economic and social changes by considering the determinants of each production factor. In particular, the difference in the change in the contribution rate of production factors in the manufacturing industry by technological level was identified over a period to determine the impact of economic and social changes. External shocks due to economic and social changes were considered as decrease in R&D research and development investment. It was found that low-technology level manufacturing was more vulnerable to external shocks than high-technology level manufacturing. Also, external shocks had the characteristic of reducing manufacturing growth by being linked to a decrease in the contribution rate of related production factors as well as a decrease in the contribution rate of R&D. In addition, the role of total factor productivity in maintaining manufacturing value-added production due to the decrease in the R&D contribution rate was identified. In addition, the R&D contribution rate decreased more due to the spread of COVID19 compared to the financial crisis, and the role of total factor productivity in offsetting this was emphasized.

Technoeconomic analysis of supercritical water gasification of canola straw for hydrogen production

Production of hydrogen from renewable sources is gaining popularity to reduce our dependency on non-renewable fossil fuels to meet growing hydrogen demand. However, despite the great prospect of production of hydrogen from sustainable sources such as lignocellulosic biomass via supercritical water gasification (SCWG), it has not been commercialized at a large industrial scale. This is due to the lack of detailed economic analysis of SCWG of lignocellulosic biomass, owing to the complexity of the SCWG process and the heterogeneous nature of biomass. Therefore, to address this knowledge gap, in this study, a detailed technoeconomic analysis (TEA) of a conceptual SCWG pilot having the capacity to process 200 tons/day of canola straw for the production of green hydrogen was conducted. Mass and energy balance of conceptual pilot was performed using Aspen Plus ® simulation by utilizing experimental data and hydrogen yield of 41.62 mmol/g was obtained at optimized reaction conditions of 500 °C, 23 MPa, and 10 wt%. Economic analysis based on calculated mass and energy balance was performed using SuperPro software. Cash flow analysis for capital expenses (CAPEX) of 81 Million USD showed a high internal rate of return (IRR) of 38.9% and an undiscounted net present value (NPV) of 548 million USD. A minimum selling price (MSP) of 3.38 USD/kg H2 for produced hydrogen was estimated, which is lower than other renewable hydrogen production processes and comparable to non-renewable hydrogen production technologies. A high positive IRR and NPV, while a lower MSP showed that despite having a low technological readiness level (TRL) of 4, SCWG of lignocellulosic biomass is a technically feasible and economically viable process for the production of hydrogen. Furthermore, sensitivity analysis also revealed that capital expenses (CAPEX) and canola straw price had the highest influence on net present value (NPV) and MSP. However, overall NPV and MSP were highly stable to changes in parameters highlighting the robustness of the economic analysis.

TECHNOLOGICAL PROSPECTION OF THE USAGE OF BARU FRUIT (DIPTERYX ALATA VOG.) TO IMPROVE THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF QUILOMBOLAS, EXTRACTIVIST COMMUNITIES IN BRAZIL

Barueiro (Dipteryx alata Vog.) is an arboreal plant species native to Brazil's fertile Cerrado region. holds great promise for cultivation and technological development due to its versatile uses and the complete reuse of its parts. Given its local significance, increased research support is essential, as the species has the potential to generate high-value products and offer a sustainable income source for its producers. This study is a prospective analysis of articles and patents on barueiro (baru fruit), highlighting that most technologies have low technological readiness levels (TRL 3-4) and remain at the bench stage, with most patents filed by universities. Collaboration between extractive communities and academia is crucial for knowledge transfer, cooperative creation, and project development for processing centers, training, and decentralized energy generation, thereby supporting SDGs and circular economy principles by adding value and improving community well-being. Once these cooperatives and processes are established, applying for geographical indication could further enhance the value of baru-based products.

Mechanization of artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Guinea: Socio-technical trajectory of a rural mining site in Upper Guinea

Since the beginning of the 21st century, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in West Africa has undergone intensification and significant development due to the introduction of increasingly mechanized extraction and processing method. Mechanization generates significant transformations in the socio-technical dynamics of artisanal gold mining. In the specific context of ASGM in Upper Guinea, the article argues that small-scale innovations (ie. ‘low noise’ or ‘low technological level’ innovations) are leading to a profound socio-economic transformation of the rural environment over a long period of time. We begin by describing and analyzing the impact of the introduction of minor innovations (metal detectors, solonins and fan motors) on ASGM practices. We then examine the political, social and economic changes brought about by the adoption of these new mechanized practices, again at the rural level. Finally, we discuss the transition toward a new socio-technical regime, questioning the reshaping of local governance and its impact on new configurations of land ownership and use in rural areas.

Manufacturers’ digital transformation under carbon cap-and-trade policy: investment strategy and environmental impact

Digital transformation (DX) has become an important strategy for the sustainable development of traditional manufacturers. However, the impact of DX on the environment is still inconclusive, and whether it is beneficial for manufacturers to reduce total carbon emissions remains to be examined. Therefore, based on the carbon cap-and-trade policy, this paper employs a game-theoretic model to study the DX strategies of duopolistic manufacturers and to explore the influence of low-carbon policy on these strategies. Additionally, we compare the total carbon emissions before and after DX implementation by manufacturers, discussing the environmental implications of DX. And we innovatively segment the market into two scenarios: one with a low digital technology level and the other with a high digital technology level. Our research demonstrates that the appropriate DX strategy can not only boost manufacturers’ profits but also enhance their ability to withstand external shocks. In the scenario with a high level of digital technology, manufacturers can achieve greater profits and are more likely to reduce total carbon emissions, resulting in a win-win situation. Sensitivity analysis reveals that an increase in carbon trading prices encourages manufacturers to ramp up their investments, ultimately driving comprehensive DX. This study not only provides decision-making guidance for the DX of manufacturers, but also provides a direction for the government to promote DX and achieve carbon neutralization.

Innovative Timber Upcycling: Digital Strategies for Prolonging Timber Lifespan and Promoting Reuse.

Abstract This paper explores the intersection of digital and ecological transitions, crucial for achieving the European Green Deal’s sustainability targets. The construction sector, traditionally reliant on a linear “take-make-dispose” model, is gradually integrating timber, favored for its lower environmental impact compared to steel and concrete. Our research enhances the reuse of timber from demolition sites, leveraging digital technologies to extend the lifespan of timber elements and improve its carbon sequestration capabilities. This research is part of a broader initiative, the DeDa research, at the School of Architecture and Design, University of Camerino, focusing on sustainable material management in post-disaster areas. These areas, seen as ‘material banks,’ pose unique challenges due to the abundance of materials that are difficult to manage. The research comprises three integrated phases: establishing a digital material bank of timber elements, design optimization with available elements and their automated assembly. This system is underpinned by an ecosystem of digital technologies, including photogrammetric surveying, computational design, and robotic manufacturing. Considering the currently low technological level of conventional building processes, this work maintains a highly experimental character. However, presenting this research provides an opportunity to explore how digital technologies might promote circular-based building processes and encourage a shift in perspective and practices within the building industry.

QUALITY ATTRIBUTES AND FOOD WASTE IN APPLE VALUE CHAIN: A CONSUMER PERSPECTIVE

Fruticulture is one of the main sub-sectors of Albanian agriculture, the production of which is mainly dominated by apples. Despite the development trend of the last years, actors in the Apple supply chain are facing various issues, leading to product loss and waste within the chain. This derives due to problems related to the quality of seedlings, the varietal structure, low level of technology, the lack of storage capacities, lack of labor force, etc., but also as a consequence of consumer's perception and knowledge related to the attributes of fruit quality. Although losses are higher at the bottom part of the value chain, the waste generated at the consumption level (consumers) cannot be neglected either. The study aims to identify the factors that influence the behavior of consumers in the market, analyzing the characteristics that contribute to food quality. According to the nature of the study and the data type, the quantitative research method was determined as the most appropriate for addressing the research findings. Through primary research instruments (structured questionnaires), 286 consumers were interviewed in the retail market in the city of Korça. In addition, the collected data were processed and analyzed through the SPSS program. Accordingly, consumers evaluated the qualities related to sensory, safety, and aesthetic features, (appearance and color) as the most important. To reduce the level of waste, concrete actions are needed from all the stakeholders, encouraging not only the cooperation between actors of the food chain but also increasing the awareness of consumers as important contributors to the reduction of waste.

IMPROVED DECISION-MAKING ALGORITHM FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL AREAS

Raising of problem. As a result of the financial and economic crisis, many industrial enterprises have ceased operations or significantly reduced production volumes due to the shrinking markets for their products, which is accompanied by destructive processes and phenomena. In a dynamic competitive environment, some enterprises have outdated and worn-out fixed assets, their products are not in demand, their premises are leased, large areas are covered with waste and harmful substances that are environmentally hazardous, low technological level of production, weak scientific and technical sphere, and reduced supply of labour resources. Therefore, ensuring sustainable development of Ukraine is impossible without solving the problems of restructuring and qualitative renewal of industrial production, reconstruction of degraded urban areas occupied by abandoned buildings and structures of industrial enterprises. Thus, there is an objective need to increase the level of profitability of land development by justifying alternative land use options: demolition of degraded industrial enterprises and construction of new facilities or reconstruction of industrial buildings and structures with a change of functional purpose. However, there is currently no unified approach to building an information model of the decision-making process for the reconstruction of industrial enterprises with a change in their functional purpose. Translated with DeepL.com (free version). Purpose of the aricle. To develop an improved decision-making algorithm for the reconstruction of mining enterprises with a change in functional purpose. Conclusion. The decision-making algorithm for the reconstruction of industrial enterprises with a change in functional purpose, which ensures the receipt of substantiated values of technical and economic indicators of such projects, depending on the available initial information about the object and the conditions of production of works, and also provides the possibility of specifying the values indicators of the effectiveness of managerial decisions at different stages of the life cycle, thanks to the adjustment of the values of the duration and cost of reconstruction by varying the parameters that are part of the determining factors.

RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SYSTEM OF GREENING TERRITORIES OF THE DNIPRO AREA IN THE MINDS OF FURTHER TRANSFORMATIONS OF EXOGENIC, ENDOGENIC AND ANTHROPOGENIC FACTORS OF THE OLD DEVELOPMENT

Raising of problem. As a result of the financial and economic crisis, many industrial enterprises have ceased operations or significantly reduced production volumes due to the shrinking markets for their products, which is accompanied by destructive processes and phenomena. In a dynamic competitive environment, some enterprises have outdated and worn-out fixed assets, their products are not in demand, their premises are leased, large areas are covered with waste and harmful substances that are environmentally hazardous, low technological level of production, weak scientific and technical sphere, and reduced supply of labour resources. Therefore, ensuring sustainable development of Ukraine is impossible without solving the problems of restructuring and qualitative renewal of industrial production, reconstruction of degraded urban areas occupied by abandoned buildings and structures of industrial enterprises. Thus, there is an objective need to increase the level of profitability of land development by justifying alternative land use options: demolition of degraded industrial enterprises and construction of new facilities or reconstruction of industrial buildings and structures with a change of functional purpose. However, there is currently no unified approach to building an information model of the decision-making process for the reconstruction of industrial enterprises with a change in their functional purpose. Translated with DeepL.com (free version). Purpose of the aricle. To develop an improved decision-making algorithm for the reconstruction of mining enterprises with a change in functional purpose. Conclusion. The decision-making algorithm for the reconstruction of industrial enterprises with a change in functional purpose, which ensures the receipt of substantiated values of technical and economic indicators of such projects, depending on the available initial information about the object and the conditions of production of works, and also provides the possibility of specifying the values indicators of the effectiveness of managerial decisions at different stages of the life cycle, thanks to the adjustment of the values of the duration and cost of reconstruction by varying the parameters that are part of the determining factors.

The Rise of HgTe Colloidal Quantum Dots for Infrared Optoelectronics

AbstractAmong materials produced as colloidal quantum dots (CQDs), HgTe has a special status being the only material covering the whole infrared range from the visible to the THz (0.7–100 µm). This unique property resulting from its electronic structure, combined with an air stability and a capacity for charge conduction has generated consistent and massive efforts to produce and improve HgTe CQDs over the past two decades. Meanwhile, HgTe CQDs offer an infrared platform more advanced than any other colloidal alternatives in the mid‐wave infrared regarding their integration into advanced photonic and optoelectronic applications. Here, the latest developments of HgTe CQDs relative to the material's growth, electron structure modelling, its integration into photonic structures and its transfer as the active material from single element devices toward complex sensors and infrared imagers are reviewed. Finally, a discussion about the potential of this material for industry, rising new challenges beyond economical and production considerations at low technological readiness level, relative to the material and device design, is also included.

Precision Fertilization: A critical review analysis on sensing technologies for nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium quantification

Fertilization is paramount for agriculture productivity and food security. Plant nutrition pre-established recipes and nutrient uptake are rarely managed by changing the fertilizer composition at the different stages of the plant life cycle. Herein we perform a literature review analysis – since the year 2000 and onwards – of the state-of-the-art capabilities of Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium (NPK) sensors for liquid fertilizers (e.g., hydroponics). From the initial search hits of 1660 results, only 53 publications had relevant information for this topic; from these, only 9 had NPK quantitative information. Qualitative analysis was performed by determining the number of publications for each nutrient, according to sample complexity and existing single, multiplexed or hybrid technologies. Quantitative assessment was performed by extracting the bias and linearity, the limit of detection and concentration ranges of sensor operation, framed into the context of the sensor technology development stage and sample compositional complexity. The most common technologies are colorimetry, ion-selective electrodes, optrodes, chemosensors, and optical spectroscopy. The most abundant technologies are for nitrate quantification, from which ion-selective electrodes are the most widely used technology, and sensors for phosphate quantification are the less developed. Most are at low technological levels of development, not dealing with the complexity of agriculture samples due to matrix effects and interference. Measuring the fertilizer composition, nutrient uptake, the state of the chemical network, and controlling the release of nutrients using new functional materials, is one of the most important challenges ahead for the existence of precision fertilization. Intelligent sensing and smart materials are today the most successful strategy for dealing with matrix effects and interferences, being led by ion-selective electrodes and spectroscopy technologies.

Analysis of Internal Control Management Problems in Hospital Finance and Accounting

This paper outlines the internal control management of hospital accounting and finance, introducing its concept, importance, and objectives. It then analyzes the problems existing in the internal control management of hospital accounting and finance, including an unsound management system, insufficient system implementation, inadequate risk assessment and control capabilities, poor information communication, weak internal supervision, and uneven personnel quality. The reasons for these problems are also analyzed, including outdated management concepts, irrational organizational structures, imperfect training and incentive mechanisms, low levels of information technology, and changes in the external environment. This paper proposes improvement measures for the internal control management of hospital accounting, including enhancing the management system, strengthening system implementation, improving risk assessment and control capabilities, enhancing the information communication mechanism, strengthening internal supervision, improving personnel quality, advancing information technology, and adapting to changes in the external environment.

Factor mismatch measurement of resource-based cities: Evidence from all-round optimization total factor productivity decomposition framework

In-depth analysis of the factors affecting the transformation of resource-based cities can provide effective support for the transformation and development of resource-dependent regions. How to comprehensively identify the factors affecting the transformation of resource-based cities is a complex problem. This study starts from the total factor productivity model and focuses on the two core basic factors that affect the transformation process of cities reliant on resources. Economic benefits and energy efficiency, respectively, from the economic benefit analysis framework and energy efficiency analysis framework for reconstruction, the two frameworks are combined with the use of distorted prices of resource elements to solve the problem that the synergistic effect of economic benefits and energy efficiency can not be measured. In order to quantitatively analyze the factors that affect the development efficiency of cities reliant on resources under the single or synergistic effect of the comprehensive framework, this study optimizes the directional distance function from three perspectives: exogenous weight, direction vector endogeneity, and absolute distance transformation relative distance, thus achieving an accurate assessment transformation efficiency of cities reliant on resources. Considering the impact of the new coronavirus epidemic, this study only selected the data of resource-based cities from 2003 to 2018, and found through model calculation that the impact on the transformation of cities reliant on resources: (1) Labor mismatch is mainly achieved by affecting the structure about the production of resource-based enterprises and industrial human resources; (2) Capital mismatch is mainly realized by affecting the production of resource-based enterprises; (3) Energy mismatch is mainly achieved by affecting high energy consumption enterprises and low production technology level enterprises. Further research shows that the main objects of these factors are the four parts of production technology level, energy consumption, total factor productivity and industrial structure. Through these contents, they affect environmental efficiency and deeply affect the transformation process of resource-based cities.

Designing manufacturer’s new product technology for a closed-loop supply chain with consumer context effect

As commonly believed, without consumer context effect, manufacturers facing horizontal competition from independent remanufacturers/refurbishers may reduce the remanufacturability of new products. Nevertheless, given the retailer’s refurbishment capability, we examine how a manufacturer’s product design, as measured by the technology level of the new product, is influenced by vertical competition from a retailer and consumer context effect. We consider three scenarios: (1) a vertical supply chain where the retailer lacks refurbishment capability, (2) a closed-loop supply chain involving a retailer with refurbishment capability, and (3) a closed-loop supply chain with consumer context effect which implies that retailer-refurbished products positively influence the perceived value of the manufacturer’s new products. We propose a game-theoretical model to determine the manufacturer’s optimal product technology level and pricing strategy, as well as the retailer’s pricing and refurbishment decisions. We show that, with the retailer’s refurbishment capability, although refurbished products of the retailer will cannibalize new products of the manufacturer, the manufacturer may design a low technology level instead of a high one. Our analysis also reveals that, under certain conditions, the profits of the manufacturer, retailer, and supply chain can increase with the emergence of the retailer’s refurbishment capability, compared to the scenario where the retailer lacks this capability. Furthermore, our findings suggest that in the presence of consumer context effect, even if refurbished products positively impact the perceived value of new products, the manufacturer may design a higher technology level to alleviate the vertical competition.

Diversity, Prevalence and Virulence of Colletotrichum Species Causing Anthracnose on Cassava Leaves in the Northern Region of Brazil.

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple crop widely cultivated by small farmers in tropical countries. However, despite the low level of technology required for its management, it can be affected by several diseases, with anthracnose as the main threat. There is little information about the main species of Colletotrichum that infect cassava in Brazil. Thus, the objective of this work was to study the diversity, prevalence and virulence of Colletotrichum species that cause anthracnose in cassava leaves in northern Brazil. Twenty municipalities of the Pará and Tocantins states were selected, and leaves with symptoms were collected in those locations. Pure cultures were isolated in the laboratory. Species were identified using phylogenetic analyses of multiple loci, and their pathogenicity, aggressivity and virulence levels were assessed. Our results showed the greatest diversity of Colletotrichum associated with anthracnose in cassava plants of the "Formosa" cultivar in the Tocantins and Pará states. We determined the presence of Colletotrichum chrysophilum, C. truncatum, C. siamense, C. fructicola, C. plurivorum, C. musicola and C. karsti, with C. chrysophilum as the most aggressive and virulent. Our findings provide accurate identifications of species of Colletotrichum causing anthracnose in cassava crops, which are of great relevance for cassava breeding programs (e.g., the search for genotypes with polygenic resistance since the pathogen is so diverse) and for developing anthracnose management strategies that can work efficiently against species complexes of Colletotrichum.

Fresh Agricultural Products Cold Chain Logistics Development Status and Countermeasures Research

With the improvement of the living standard of consumers in China, people are more and more concerned about the demand and quality of fresh agricultural products, and the market scale of cold chain logistics of fresh agricultural products is growing explosively. However, China's cold chain logistics still exists such as insufficient cold chain logistics infrastructure, low level of information technology, high cost, low degree of standardization of fresh agricultural products production and other problems, resulting in China's fresh agricultural products cold chain logistics is facing serious challenges. This paper analyzes the development status quo of cold chain logistics and puts forward some solutions to provide some references for subsequent research.

Exploring the potential and challenges of phase change materials in future heat storage systems via computations and experiments

The current work describes computational and experimental efforts to enable new heat storage technologies. Approximately 50% of the energy consumed globally is used to generate and manage heat. This is still predominantly acquired from the combustion of fossil fuels, consequently generating just over 40% of the total global CO2 emissions. To achieve a sustainable future, there is a need for sustainable, decarbonised and dependable energy sources. Heat storage is a key technology that could help achieving this goal. Recently published work by the current authors has shown the importance of heat storage in decarbonising heating (and cooling) of buildings using phase change materials (PCMs). The black-box approach followed evaluated the energetic, cost, and environmental impacts of a novel concept PCM storage scheme with microgeneration. The results obtained showed that this system had advantages over current and future competing heating technologies. However, PCM technology remains at low technological readiness levels because of the lack of understanding of the complex heat transfer physics associated with their phase change transition. For example, understanding and characterizing the propagation of the solid-liquid front during charging and discharging in such heat storage modules will be important in predicting and optimising their performance. In the current work, computations have been performed to understand and optimise the effects of container geometry and size on the charging and discharging heat flux profiles of a simple heat storage module. Furthermore, fundamental experiments have also been implemented to identify the complex governing mechanisms of heat transfer and storage in such materials during transient operation.

Market Research and SWOT Analysis for Fibers Composite Materials Usage in the Vehicular Components Supply Chain

ABSTRACT Sustainability has become a global priority in recent years. The performance of companies in the market is directly influenced by their actions and the way they relate to consumers, who are increasingly looking for less environmentally aggressive products. The concept of ESG encompasses this concern with climate and environmental factors, while at the same time looking at the feasibility and operationalization of new practices. This is especially true in manufacturing sectors, such as the automotive sector, which is the subject of this study. Given the scarcity of information on who is involved in the production chain of automotive components and the possibility of production from more sustainable materials (such as the use of natural fibers), this work seeks to elucidate the gaps and opportunities for a new conception of automotive components, specifically in Brazil. Evaluating political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal aspects, and summarizing the data in a SWOT matrix, it identifies that the Brazilian automotive components production chain, despite its low technological level to absorb innovations, has opportunities for gains in technology development, alignment with global sustainable practices, increased competitiveness worldwide, and market positioning.

Middle-aged and older people’s preference for medical-elderly care integrated institutions in China: a discrete choice experiment study

BackgroundWith the continuing impact of the aging population, medical-elderly care integrated institutions, as a way to bear the pressure of medical and elderly care, effectively ensure the quality of life of the elderly in their later years.ObjectivesTo explore the preferences of medical-elderly care integrated institutions among Chinese middle-aged and older people and to provide a reference for establishing elderly-oriented development of medical-elderly care integrated institutions.MethodsIn this study, a discrete choice experiment (DCE) was used to investigate the preferences of people aged 45 years and older in medical-elderly care integrated institutions in China from October 20, 2022, to November 10, 2022. A mixed logit regression model was used to analyze the DCE data. Participants’ willingness to pay for each attribute was also calculated.ResultsData from 420 participants who provided valid responses were included in the analysis. In terms of the choice preference, moderate service quality (vs. poor service quality: β = 1.707, p < 0.001, 95% CI 1.343 ~ 2.071) and high medical technology level (vs. low medical technology level: β = 1.535, p < 0.001, 95% CI 1.240 ~ 1.830) were the most important attributes to middle-aged and older people, followed by monthly cost, environmental facilities, the convenience of transportation, and entertainment activities. Regarding the willingness to pay, participants were more willing to pay for service quality and medical technology level than for other attributes. They were willing to pay $3156 and $2838 more for “poor service quality” and “low medical technology level,” respectively, to receive “moderate service quality " (p = 0.007, 95% CI 963 ~ 5349) and “high medical technology level” (p = 0.005, 95% CI 852 ~ 4824).ConclusionsThe state should attach great importance to the development of medical-elderly care integrated services industry, actively optimize the model of the medical-elderly care integrated service, improve the facilities, and create a healthy environment. At the same time, give full play to the role of medical insurance, long-term care insurance, and commercial insurance, so as to improve the comprehensive quality of life of the elderly.Public contributionThe design of the experimental selection was guided by 10 experts in the field, 5 Chinese government officials, and interviews and focus group discussions, without whose participation this study would not have been possible.

Ідентифікація кластерів лісопромислового комплексу в регіонах України

The timber industry complex, as a promising export-oriented segment of the Ukrainian economy, has a fairly significant potential, which is not inferior to most developed European countries. At present, combining immense number of types of economic activity, it is considered promising not only in terms of intensifying export opportunities for domestic industrialists, in particular manufacturers of furniture of a wide range, but also in terms of increasing the growth rate of the domestic market. The key reasons hindering the development of the timber industry of Ukraine are the following: low interconnection of forestry and timber processing industry; low technological level; weak innovation activity; low efficiency of forest resources use; high level of corruption. The article aims at developing theoretical and methodological support for the identification of clusters of the timber industry complex of Ukraine. The sequence of identification of existing and prospective clusters of the timber industry complex in the regions of Ukraine includes several stages. At the first stage, the scale and significance of the timber industry of the country’s regions is assessed, followed by their positioning in the matrix in the plane of the corresponding coordinates. According to the second stage, an assessment of the volume of timber export and forest cover of the territories of the regions of Ukraine is carried out, followed by their positioning in the matrix in the coordinates «volume of timber export – forest cover of the territory». It is found that a number of regions with an average level of timber exported in the pre-war period, including Chernivtsi, Vinnytsia, Sumy, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, Cherkasy and Luhansk regions, as well as territories with a high level of forest cover – Zakarpattia and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, looked promising in the development of their own timber industry. The third stage involves assessing the ratio of exports of manufacturing economic activities of the region’s timber industry to the volume of exports of the region and the country, followed by positioning in the matrix in the plane of «the ratio of exports of manufacturing products of the timber industry of the region to the volume of exports of the region and the country as a whole». At the fourth stage, the identification of existing and prospective clusters of timber industry in the regions of the country is carried out and the directions of their development are determined. According to the generalized characterization of all components of the timber industry of the regions of Ukraine, as the most promising are identified the cluster structures that actually operate or can be created in almost all regions of the Carpathians and Polissia. Kyiv region also has a high potential. The average level of potential in the development of timber industry can be noted in Vinnytsia, Cherkasy and Chernivtsi regions of Ukraine. It is found that the priority areas of development of existing and prospective clusters in the relevant regions of Ukraine in the post-war period are such types of economic activity of the manufacturing industry of the timber industry as wood processing and production of wood and cork products; production of paper and paper products; printing activity; furniture production.