Capacity Market Research Articles

A strategic insight into the market for carbon management capacity

This study presents the market for carbon management capacity via carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies, identifying demand and supply forces, as well as clarifying the potential impact of market and non-market-based shocks on technology developers versus adopters. The paper addresses a prevailing gap in market analysis, introducing a microeconomic framework and unique dataset to identify key players, market forces, and policy incentives shaping the carbon capture, utilization, and storage landscape. The analysis equips industry stakeholders, policymakers, and investors with valuable insights regarding (1) leaders in the design, development, and manufacture of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies (supply), (2) early technology adopters (demand) who are at the forefront in the pursuit of sustainable carbon management, and (3) the need to use both market and non-market forces to achieve decarbonization across multiple sectors.

Pendampingan Interpretasi dalam Pengelolaan Komponen Wisata Komunitas Desa Wisata Lantebung, Makassar

This study aims to evaluate community service activities in the management of tourist destinations in Lantebung Village. The focus of this research is to assess the effectiveness of the community service activities conducted in enhancing the community's capacity to manage tourism. Based on a survey of 30 respondents, the results show that the majority of the community feels involved in the management of the tourist destination (70%) and agrees with the clear division of roles (83.33%). However, some respondents feel that their involvement is still limited. Additionally, 100% of respondents acknowledge the need for increased community participation in tourism activities. The mentoring program provided has been perceived as beneficial, although some respondents feel its impact has not been fully maximized. This study recommends that community service activities focus on improving the division of roles, enhancing communication, and strengthening managerial and tourism marketing capacity to optimize the impact on the community.

Charting the Research Status for Bamboo Resources and Bamboo as a Sustainable Plastic Alternative: A Bibliometric Review

With the increasing pollution caused by plastic products, people’s awareness of environmental protection has gradually increased. Based on the advantages of China’s bamboo resources and bamboo industry, the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan launched the ‘Utilizing bamboo as a sustainable alternative to plastic’ initiative in November 2022 to accelerate the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This initiative provides a nature-based solution for global sustainable development, which will have a profound impact on promoting global green development, industrial science and technology, social services, cultural exchanges, and other fields. It has a huge market capacity and application potential. This study aims to understand the research status, hotspots, development trends, and prospects of this initiative. WoS and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) were searched for the relevant literature on ‘utilizing bamboo as a sustainable alternative to plastic bamboo as plastic’ and ‘bamboo resources’ from the establishment of the database to 2024. Bibliometric methods and VOSviewer were used to analyze 1855 literatures with the above two keywords published in the Web of Science core set database from 2000 to 2024. A visual analysis was performed on the number of publications, national research institutions, researchers, number of citations, and research topics of the literature. For example, China, the United States, and India ranked in the top three in terms of the number of articles published, with 1103, 267, and 167, respectively. China had the highest number of citations, reaching 26,607. At the same time, the literature with ‘bamboo’ as the keyword in CNKI was analyzed to understand the species of bamboo currently studied. A literature investigation was carried out around the resource cultivation of the bamboo industry in our country, and it was found that the research on ‘use bamboo as plastic’ and ‘bamboo resources’ had been valued by scholars at home and abroad, and had formed a relatively stable research group. Using scientific and technological innovation to improve the product quality of ‘bamboo instead of plastic’, expanding its application scope and market demand, and realizeing the sustainable industry development of ‘bamboo instead of plastic’ is the current research hotspot and the future development direction.

The profits vs protests: Corporate value dynamics amidst activist uproar

We examine the impact of student protests and geopolitical events on the firms targeted for divestment during the 2023–2024 Israel–Hamas conflict. Utilizing event study methodology, we analyze cumulative abnormal returns (CARs) across eight key conflict periods. We find positive CARs for targeted firms at the onset of the conflict, but significant negative CARs are reported as student protests escalated. This provides evidence of the tangible impacts of public pressure campaigns on market perceptions and valuations in the short-run. However, we observe positive CARs after student protests subsided which suggests potential limitations to the sustained impact of such activism and shows the market's capacity to normalize extraordinary events over time.

ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ВІДКРИТИХ ДЖЕРЕЛ ІНФОРМАЦІЇ ДЛЯ ВИВЧЕННЯ ДІЛОВОЇ РЕПУТАЦІЇ СУБ’ЄКТІВ ГОСПОДАРЮВАННЯ: ВІТЧИЗНЯНИЙ ДОСВІД

Economic transformations in the national and global economy and the spread of crisis phenomena are intensifying competition in the market. In today's environment, business entities have long realized that they cannot afford to delay and wait for the consequences when faced with a deterioration or loss of business reputation among a certain circle of contact groups. In addition, it should be borne in mind that there is a dynamic growth of the Internet audience and a clear shift of communications to the online sphere. Therefore, business reputation plays an important role in the stable position of business entities, which allows them to maintain the level of demand for their products, maintain business relations, attract investments, etc. In addition, business reputation is an important element for business entities today, as it is important primarily for society, as it is the main and impartial subject of its assessment. Business reputation is a full-fledged intangible asset, and therefore the formation, management and use of it as a tool to ensure competitive advantages in the market in a highly competitive environment is becoming increasingly important. At the same time, the operation of any business entity, from the moment of its foundation, forms its reputation in the market among buyers, suppliers, investors and other counterparties. A positive business reputation contributes to the rapid development of an enterprise by increasing the number of potential customers, increasing sales, and, consequently, the company's share in the total market capacity. Thus, the concept of "business reputation" is not abstract, as it is primarily characterized by positive effects in the course of its activities and is accompanied by the corresponding costs of its formation and maintenance at a certain level. Under such conditions, it can be argued that the development and application of effective methods of constructing reputation in accordance with the goals and objectives of reputation management is of strategic importance in the activities of a business entity. And the main task of the top management of any business entity is to form an effective mechanism for managing reputational assets at each stage of the business life cycle, which will ultimately allow achieving a competitive advantage in the market and, as a result, stable functioning in the future.

Analysis of Segmenting, Targeting, Positioning and Marketing Mix Strategies on The MSME Training and Coaching

This study aims to analyse the implementation and effectiveness of Segmenting, Targeting, Positioning (STP) and Marketing Mix NICE (Networking, Interaction, Common Interest and Experience) strategies at PT Indotraining Multi Solusi's MSME training and coaching institution. Using qualitative methods that include observation, document analysis and interviews with managers and participants, this study evaluates the effect of these strategies on increasing the marketing capacity of PT Indotraining Multi Solusi. The results show that effective integration of STP and Marketing Mix can significantly improve market understanding and competitive position with similar competitors.

Економічна сутність та структура ринку митно-посередницьких послуг

The article is dedicated to exploring the economic essence and structure of the customs brokerage services market in the context of globalization and international trade development. The authors emphasize the topic’s relevance, noting that this market’s state serves as an indicator of foreign economic activity development and a condition for forming effective export-import operations. The paper provides a definition of customs services as a complex of measures aimed at controlling and regulating the movement of goods across customs borders. Special attention is given to customs brokerage services provided by specialized economic entities on behalf of foreign economic activity participants. The authors propose their own definition of the customs brokerage services market, characterizing it as a specific economic segment where interaction occurs between providers and consumers of specialized services related to customs clearance of goods. The article examines in detail this market’s structure, including its subjects, objects, and regulatory environment, as well as the relationships between elements of the customs brokerage services market. A significant portion of the work is devoted to analyzing the main parameters of the customs brokerage services market: demand, supply, market capacity, and pricing. The authors emphasize the dynamic nature of the market object and its dependence on international trade development, legislative changes, and the introduction of new technologies. The article presents the main characteristics of customs brokerage services as a commodity, including aspects such as intangibility, inseparability from the source, quality heterogeneity, non-storability, and a high level of government regulation. The paper identifies promising directions for the development of the customs brokerage services market, highlighting digitization and automation, simplifying customs procedures, and service personalization. The authors emphasize that the market is on the verge of significant transformations aimed at improving the efficiency, security, and transparency of customs procedures. The article underlines the importance of understanding this market’s essence for effective management of foreign economic activity, protection of the state’s economic interests, and promotion of international trade development. Keywords: customs brokerage services, customs brokerage services market, foreign economic activity, customs brokers, regulatory environment.

Utilization of Quality Organic Fertilizer at P4S Sari Sedana, Badung, Bali

This Community Partnership Program (CSP) conducted in Desa Selat, Kecamatan Abiansemal, Kabupaten Badung, has achieved significant advancements in organic agricultural development. The program focused on the implementation of both hard and soft technologies. Hard technologies included the development of high-quality organic fertilizers using local waste materials such as livestock manure, biochar, Trichoderma, NPK fertilizers, and dolomite, processed with simple equipment. These innovations addressed local waste management issues and enhanced agricultural productivity. Soft technologies involved comprehensive training on production management, business operations, and marketing strategies, which empowered the P4S Sari Sedana Group with essential skills for sustainable operation. The program demonstrated high relevance to local needs, effectively transforming waste into valuable resources and introducing environmentally friendly production methods. It also fostered active community participation and generated substantial environmental and economic benefits, including increased soil fertility and reduced reliance on chemical fertilizers. The project produced several key outputs: high-quality organic fertilizer, enhanced community skills, scientific publications, intellectual property registration, and online media coverage. Future sustainability will be supported through institutional capacity building, market expansion, product innovation, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

Two-stage coordinated scheduling of hydrogen-integrated multi-energy virtual power plant in joint capacity, energy, and ancillary service markets

With the emergence of distributed resources (DRs), developing an effective, profitable, and green management method is of great importance. Virtual power plant (VPP) can aggregate various DRs, optimize their schedules, and participate in electricity markets uniformly to earn profit. The optimal scheduling problem in spot market has been widely studied, however, few studies have extended the services of VPP to the long-term scale. This paper proposes a coordinated scheduling method for a multi-energy virtual power plant (MEVPP), considering the integration of hydrogen facilities. A holistic market framework, including capacity market, energy market (EM), and ancillary service market (ASM) is developed jointly for the coordination among the annual capacity schedule, daily energy schedule, and daily reserve schedule of MEVPP. A hybrid hydrogen storage system including daily hydrogen storage and seasonal hydrogen storage is modeled to achieve both intraday and cross-seasonal peak shaving. Stochastic programming is used to tackle the uncertainties and risk management is considered by conditional value at risk. With the help of numerical analysis in case studies, it can be concluded that the proposed coordinated scheduling method can improve the economy of MEVPP. The profit from joint market decreases the total cost by about 52 %. The capacity adequacy and flexibility of MEVPP can be improved by the coordination of capacity and reserve services. The hybrid hydrogen storage system can realize the efficient integration of hydrogen and increase hydrogen production and consumption by about 9 %.

The convenience benefits of the shipping market: Evidence from C3 and C5 FFAs

Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) are consequential derivatives for risk hedging in the shipping market. This paper presents the first empirical study of convenience yield in the shipping market with a sample of C3 (Tubarao to Qingdao) and C5 (Western Australia to Qingdao) FFAs from 2013 to 2023. First, single-factor and two-factor models are constructed to analyze the random behavior of freight rates in the shipping market, and the existence of convenience yield is empirically tested. The results provide evidence of the existence of convenience yield in the shipping market, with its stochastic variation being a critical factor in shaping the term structure characteristics of FFAs. Second, an ARMAX model is developed for the freight rate index, and the predictive role of the estimated convenience yield and its difference in spot freight rates is analyzed by operating the two-factor model. The findings reveal a significant predictive effect of convenience yield and its difference on spot freight rates. Last but not least, this study emphasizes the importance of convenience yield as a crucial parameter in the shipping market, particularly regarding the transportation of bulk commodities. Changes in the supply and demand of bulk commodities directly impact the fluctuations in shipping market capacity and convenience yield. This study delivers a new explanatory perspective for price formation in the shipping market and is highly valuable for risk management in this sector.

The Role of Lignin Molecular Weight on Activated Carbon Pore Structure.

Over the past decade, the production of biofuels from lignocellulosic biomass has steadily increased to offset the use of fuels from petroleum. To make biofuels cost-competitive, however, it is necessary to add value to the "ligno-" components (up to 30% by mass) of the biomass. The properties of lignin, in terms of molecular weight (MW), chemical functionality, and mineral impurities often vary from biomass source and biorefinery process, resulting in a challenging precursor for product development. Activated carbon (AC) is a feasible target for the lignin-rich byproduct streams because it can be made from nearly any biomass, and it has a market capacity large enough to use much of the lignin generated from the biorefineries. However, it is not known how the variability in the lignin affects the key properties of AC, because, until now, they could not be well controlled. In this work, various fractions of ultraclean (<0.6% ash) lignin are created with refined MW distributions using Aqueous Lignin Purification using Hot Agents (ALPHA) and used as precursors for AC. AC is synthesized via zinc chloride activation and characterized for pore structure and adsorption capacity. We show that AC surface area and the adsorption capacity increase when using lignin with increasing MW, and, furthermore, that reducing the mineral content of lignin can significantly enhance the AC properties. The surface area of the AC from the highest MW lignin can reach ~1830 m2/g (absorption capacity). Furthermore, single step activation carbonization using zinc chloride allows for minimal carbon burn off (<30%), capturing most of the lignin carbon compared to traditional burn off methods in biorefineries for heat generation.

To Deliver or Not to Deliver: The Case For and Against Restaurant Delivery

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, online food delivery has experienced significant growth. As consumer preferences continue to shift toward this new platform, it is crucial for restaurants to assess the benefits and risks associated with engaging in the delivery market. By synthesizing academic research and industry reports, this case highlights the associated benefits for restaurants including the extension of service capacity constraints, market growth, and ease of implementation. Additionally, risks are introduced including food quality control, profitability, production capacity constraints, and cannibalization. The topics are discussed and contrasted under the examples of a large service provider (Shake Shack) and smaller independent restaurant (EL Ideas). The case provides valuable insights regarding the opportunities and challenges of partnering with food delivery providers, enabling future restaurant managers to make informed decisions in this evolving market.

The main determinants of the absorptive capacity of the Egyptian insurance market using statistical analysis

This research aims to use a statistical and economic model that takes into account all the emerging economic, social and financial variables in the framework of the new world order and the new general situation to determine the most important basic determinants affecting the volume of demand and the supply of insurance policies for each branch of insurance separately. To maximize its financial, economic and social return, that is, to determine the factors affecting the absorptive capacity of the Egyptian insurance market using some statistical models. It was found that the best regression models that can be used to describe the relationship between the number of insurance policies and the economic variables used in the study is the semi-logarithmic model, and the size of insurance amounts is related to a group of economic variables at the national level, including: population - size of the labor force - birth rates, and it is also related to per capita GDP.

Reconditioning commercial vehicle booth from industrial bakery waste to support herbal products distribution in Menik Jaya Community Group

The Menik Jaya Community Group faces constraints in distributing herbal products, impacting sales quality and quantity. Long distances, limited transportation, and weather-related product damage pose significant challenges. Additionally, bakery industry fiberglass booth waste presents an environmental issue. This community service aimed to address these problems by: 1) Providing more effective distribution through two-wheeled commercial booths; 2) Recycling fiberglass booth waste into functional commercial booths; and 3) Enhancing the group's herbal product marketing capacity. Methods included socialization, booth-making training, and commercial booth utilization assistance. Results yielded environmentally friendly commercial booths, improved distribution efficiency, and increased community income.

Blockchain technology embedded in the power battery for echelon recycling selection under the mechanism of traceability

This paper examines the use of blockchain technology in power battery echelon recycling. The technology helps to improve battery capacity identification and market transaction trust. The study focuses on power battery manufacturers and recycling participants. Two recycling modes are constructed using the Stackelberg game method, and the optimal decision-making of the participating subjects in the two modes of power battery echelon recycling under the embedding of blockchain technology is compared. The influence of each parameter on the optimal decision-making is analyzed. The research findings indicate that the degree of blockchain technology integration rises as the preference coefficient for traceability information increases. When recycling competition is intense and the sensitivity of recycling prices is low, the optimal recycling model for the number of spent power batteries (SPBs) to be recycled is the model in which echelon utilizers do not participate in recycling if the level of cost optimization coefficient embedded in blockchain technology is high, otherwise, it is the model in which echelon utilizers participate in recycling. The profit of power battery manufacturers and echelon utilizers decreases with the increase of the intensity of power battery recycling competition, the cost optimization coefficient of echelon utilizers and the cost optimization coefficient of manufacturers.

Efficiency Analysis of the Traditional Market in Surakarta: Application of Data Envelopment Analysis Methods

This research aims to analyze the efficiency level of eight traditional markets in Surakarta before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, using the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method. Primary data that has obtained from the Surakarta Trade Office is the number of visitors based on parking fees and traditional market capacity in 2019, 2021 and 2023. The analysis result shows that in 2019 and 2023, Gede Market and Singosaren Market showed the same level of efficiency, while in 2021, Mojosongo Market, Singosaren Market and Kadipolo Market showed efficiency. However, the other six markets showed inefficiencies. There were differences between projected values and actual data on input and output variables, with an increase in all output variables and a decrease in all input variables in 2021 and 2023. Radial movement occurred in input variables in several markets in 2019, 2021 and 2023, while slack movement occured in income output and the number of visitors in several markets in the same year. This research provides a deeper understanding of the efficiency of traditional markets in Surakarta and the changes that have occurred along with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pendampingan UMKM: Meningkatkan Daya Saing Dan Inovasi di Era Digital Pada UMKM Bintang Emas di Desa Kasengan, Kecamatan Manding, Kabupaten Sumenep

The SME assistance program entitled "SME Assistance: Enhancing Competitiveness and Innovation in the Digital Era for Bintang Emas SMEs in Kasengan Village, Manding Subdistrict, Sumenep Regency" was implemented from March 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024. This program aims to enhance digital capacity, product innovation, and modern marketing strategies for Bintang Emas SMEs. Through digital marketing training, product innovation workshops, and technical assistance, participants learn to utilize digital technology and e-commerce platforms to enhance the visibility and sales of their products, including the flagship product of cassava chips. The results showed a 25% increase in sales in the first three months, an improvement in product variety and quality, as well as an enhancement in business and financial management skills. This program also successfully fostered a spirit of mutual cooperation and collaboration in the local community and strengthened the relationship between SMEs and the surrounding community. With these achievements, it is hoped that Bintang Emas SMEs will continue to innovate and adapt to market changes, providing sustainable benefits to the local economy and the welfare of the local community.

Entrepreneurial Motivation Competence and Growth of Micro and Small Enterprise in Nairobi County

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish how entrepreneurial motivation competence influences the growth of micro and small enterprise in Nairobi County. Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are important drivers of economic growth and development in Kenya. These enterprises create employment, facilitate wealth creation and form the backbone for private sector growth and expansion. The numerous challenges facing MSEs in Kenya are both internal and external to their operations. Many businesses are characterized by entrepreneurs’ lack of proper entrepreneurial training, lack of marketing capacity and broad operational capacity, lack of business innovation, inadequate business training, lack of motivation for business and pro-activeness. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey design. There were 1,236,907 operating businesses categorized as MSEs in Nairobi County by the year 2020. To select the MSE in all the regions in Nairobi County, cluster sampling techniques was employed, first to identify the various MSEs and clusters relevant to this study. Seventeen clusters were identified according to where they are located. 384 respondents formed the study sample. The selection of the sample from each cluster of the study was through simple random sampling. The study used a questionnaire to collect primary data, which was then analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 23). Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis. Findings: The findings showed that an increase in Innovation competence would result to increase in growth of micro and small enterprise in Nairobi County. The findings showed that a unit increase in Entrepreneurial Motivation competence would result to an increase of 0.639 units in growth of micro and small enterprise in Nairobi County. The univariate analysis fitted to test the relationship between motivation competence and growth of micro and small enterprises in Nairobi County show that entrepreneurial motivation competence explained 29.9% of the variation in growth of micro and small enterprises in Nairobi County other factors held constant. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Theory that underpinned the study was entrepreneurial competency theory. This study recommended that micro and small enterprises should have a strong mission and vision that is shared with all employees. This will help to create a shared sense of purpose and ensure that everyone is working towards the same goal. Investing in training and development will help to increase employee motivation.

Entrepreneurial Innovation Competence and Growth of Micro and Small Enterprise in Nairobi County

Purpose: Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are important drivers of economic growth and development in Kenya. These enterprises create employment, facilitate wealth creation and form the backbone for private sector growth and expansion. The numerous challenges facing MSEs in Kenya are both internal and external to their operations. Many businesses are characterized by entrepreneurs’ lack of proper entrepreneurial training, lack of marketing capacity and broad operational capacity, lack of business innovation, inadequate business training, lack of motivation for business and pro-activeness. The purpose of the study was to evaluate how entrepreneurial innovation competence influences the growth of micro and small enterprise in Nairobi County. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey design. There were 1,236,907 operating businesses categorized as MSEs in Nairobi County by the year 2020. To select the MSE in all the regions in Nairobi County, cluster sampling techniques was employed, first to identify the various MSEs and clusters relevant to this study. Seventeen clusters were identified according to where they are located. 384 respondents formed the study sample. The selection of the sample from each cluster of the study was through simple random sampling. The study used a questionnaire to collect primary data, which was then analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 23). Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis. Findings: The findings showed that an increase in Innovation competence would result to increase in growth of micro and small enterprise in Nairobi County. The findings showed that a unit increase in Entrepreneurial Innovation competence would result to an increase of 0.622 units in growth of micro and small enterprise in Nairobi County. The univariate analysis fitted to test the relationship between innovation competence and growth of micro and small enterprises in Nairobi County show that entrepreneurial innovation competence explained 31.2% of the variation in growth of micro and small enterprises in Nairobi County other factors held constant. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Theory that underpinned the study was entrepreneurial competency theory. This study recommended that micro and small enterprises should invest in technological innovation to enhance their growth. Investing in the latest software and hardware solutions can help increase productivity, streamline operations, and improve customer service. Additionally, investing in technology can help micro and small enterprises stay competitive in the global marketplace.

Entrepreneurial Motivation Competence and Growth of Micro and Small Enterprise in Nairobi County

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish how entrepreneurial motivation competence influences the growth of micro and small enterprise in Nairobi County. Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are important drivers of economic growth and development in Kenya. These enterprises create employment, facilitate wealth creation and form the backbone for private sector growth and expansion. The numerous challenges facing MSEs in Kenya are both internal and external to their operations. Many businesses are characterized by entrepreneurs’ lack of proper entrepreneurial training, lack of marketing capacity and broad operational capacity, lack of business innovation, inadequate business training, lack of motivation for business and pro-activeness. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey design. There were 1,236,907 operating businesses categorized as MSEs in Nairobi County by the year 2020. To select the MSE in all the regions in Nairobi County, cluster sampling techniques was employed, first to identify the various MSEs and clusters relevant to this study. Seventeen clusters were identified according to where they are located. 384 respondents formed the study sample. The selection of the sample from each cluster of the study was through simple random sampling. The study used a questionnaire to collect primary data, which was then analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 23). Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis. Findings: The findings showed that an increase in Innovation competence would result to increase in growth of micro and small enterprise in Nairobi County. The findings showed that a unit increase in Entrepreneurial Motivation competence would result to an increase of 0.639 units in growth of micro and small enterprise in Nairobi County. The univariate analysis fitted to test the relationship between motivation competence and growth of micro and small enterprises in Nairobi County show that entrepreneurial motivation competence explained 29.9% of the variation in growth of micro and small enterprises in Nairobi County other factors held constant. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Theory that underpinned the study was entrepreneurial competency theory. This study recommended that micro and small enterprises should have a strong mission and vision that is shared with all employees. This will help to create a shared sense of purpose and ensure that everyone is working towards the same goal. Investing in training and development will help to increase employee motivation.