Market Solutions Research Articles

Regulating Shared Employment in Post-Pandemic China

Abstract During the pandemic, shared employment emerged as a market solution to balance the sudden imbalance in labor supply and demand. However, China’s current labor law system lacks clear and strong protection for shared employees, resulting in a mismatch with recent socioeconomic development. This paper highlights a fundamental issue in China’s labor law – the current regulatory system only recognizes the unitary employment relationship. This orientation deprives shared employees of full labor law protection under the protective principle. The paper analyzes two aspects of shared employment in China. First, it examines the evolution of the existing problematic labor law framework and why it fails to match China’s development. Second, this paper proposes basic principles for restructuring China’s labor law system to match its development. The paper concludes with three proposals, including theoretical and political repositioning towards the dual/multiple labor relations path, combining mandatory and autonomous norms to ensure worker protection, and safeguarding compensation for third parties.

PDF-Chat SaaS Platform Using MERN Stack

With the rise of PDF-Driven Question Answering Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms in recent years, the field of document processing technology has experienced a paradigm shift. Examining these systems difficulties in detail, this review article concentrates on how they include Next.js, React, Prisma, TRPC, and Tailwind CSS into the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack. With a careful analysis of the architecture, functions, and ramifications, this study seeks to offer a thorough grasp of the technological developments behind this groundbreaking methodology. The research holds significance due to its intersectionality, as it seamlessly integrates document processing, user interaction, and data administration. The foundation of these systems is the use of Prisma for effective database administration, Next.js and React for creating dynamic and responsive user interfaces, TRPC for reliable API connectivity, and Tailwind CSS for contemporary and beautiful styling. A comprehensive strategy like this tackles the difficulties in processing PDF documents for user identification, question-answering, and facilitating seamless communication between front-end and back-end components. The research attempts to significantly advance our understanding of PDF-driven question-answering SaaS systems by doing this thorough review. Giving insights into the opportunities and complexities of technology, it is a useful tool for practitioners, academics, and developers. These results highlight how important MERN stack technologies are for developing reliable, scalable, and user-focused solutions for the changing document-centric application market. Key Word: PDF-Driven; MERN; TRPC; API.

The role of transformational leadership and innovation adoption in restaurant performance

The objective was to analyse the innovation influenced by transformational leadership in restaurant industry performance. The online questionnaire was applied via Amazon Mechanical Turk. Data collection reached 254 restaurant sector professionals, and their responses were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression. The results indicated that the innovation dimensions (menu, experiential, promotion, and technology) correlate positively and highly with transformational leadership. Innovations' impact and predictive power on restaurant performance were assessed, with leadership level as a weighting. The innovations related to the menu have the highest positive impact, followed by the innovations in promotion and experience. However, the innovation in technology had no significant impact. The result of the study provides theoretical and empirical contributions to the restaurant industry, generating propositions of innovative actions and highlighting the importance of transformational leadership. In the end, innovation is a critical part of any strategy to strengthen competitiveness and must be actively managed by leadership, stimulating the generation of new ideas and their conversion into marketable solutions.

Utilization Of Digital Marketing For Palm Oil Farmers And Palm Fruit Craftsmen In Indonesia

When researchers carried out community service in the villages of Lebaksari village, West Java, Lumpoknyo Luwuk Bangai village, Mapalla village Makassar, and Batang Merangin Jambi, researchers discussed with oil palm farmers and palm and coconut frond craftsmen. Oil palm and palm frond farmers in West Java village, Lumpoknyo Luwuk Bangai village, Mapalla village Makassar, and Batang Merangin Jambi farmers and frond craftsmen complained that their businesses had stalled and seemed to be running in place. Then the servant/writer held discussions with colleagues online, consulted with experts and village officials. In the end, the author/devotee based on the results of discussions with stakeholders agreed that the main problems experienced by farmers and frond craftsmen in Lebaksari village, West Java, Lumpoknyo Luwuk Bangai village, Mapalla village Makassar, and Batang Merangin Jambi . The result in this article show that 1). When the community service carried out observations for one month and discussed with local residents, the majority of whom were oil palm farmers and frond craftsmen, they experienced marketing problems. Then researchers found digital marketing solutions. 2). Digital marketing strategies, e-commerce, and websites are one unit that the author believes can overcome the marketing problems experienced by oil palm farmers and frond craftsmen in the villages of West Java village, Lumpoknyo Luwuk Bangai village, Mapalla village Makassar, and Batang Merangin Jambi.

The potential of seaweeds as a rich natural source for novel bioherbicide formulation/development

AbstractRecently, there has been emphasis on the need to shift away from the use of synthetic chemical herbicides to low-risk alternatives derived from natural sources. This is aimed at lowering or averting the negative impact synthetic herbicides have on the environment and dealing with the emergence of weed species resistant to these chemicals. As a result, more stringent measures or outright bans on the use of most synthetic herbicides have been put in place by regulatory bodies. As seaweeds are abundant resources in the marine environment that have the capacity to produce diverse bioactive compounds, they could serve as sustainably viable, natural, and low-risk alternatives/sources to explore for potential phytotoxic capabilities. This could in turn help to enhance or boost the availability of effective solutions in the global bioherbicide market. This review highlights the prospects of using seaweeds as novel biopesticides for the control and management of various plant pests, including weed species, and for the development of sustainable agriculture/forestry practices. More specifically, it focuses on their use as a rich natural source for novel bioherbicide development, a potential that has remained underexplored for many years. However, to unlock the full potential of seaweed-derived bioherbicides and to create a potential path toward their development, increased research and development efforts are urgently needed to tackle and overcome possible constraints posed in this novel area, such as variability in seaweed chemical composition, formulation technologies, stability and efficacy of seaweed bioactive compounds, cost and scalability, and environmental considerations.

Heterogenous Market Preferences on Cryogenic Frozen Jackfruit in Malaysia

The recent national policy continues to strategize for higher value and more competitive value-added commodities, including jackfruit, particularly for the export markets. The most crucial challenge of the jackfruit industry is to maintain the fruit's quality due to its limited shelf-life and the consequences of being fragile and perishable, exposing the fruits to higher losses. Fresh jackfruit can be stored no longer than 14 days to maintain its physical and nutritional qualities, limiting not only market activities along the supply chains but also market access, particularly for export purposes that often take 30-60 days depending on the logistics and destination. In line with the market need for frozen fresh products, the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) has developed the frozen jackfruit technology using cryogenic freezing techniques as an alternative marketing solution for fresh tropical fruits. Different from other freezing techniques, cryogenic applies liquid nitrogen as a freezing agent and could extend the shelf-life up to six months, while maintaining the quality of freshness, taste, colour and most importantly, nutritional values. Previous studies revealed that rapid freezing of fruits provides better quality and improves the internal microstructure. Recent market trends showed that frozen fruit is experiencing rapid growth, becoming more aggressive and one of the most promising market segments of the agribusiness sector, as consumers are increasingly shifting toward healthier food products. Additionally, the demand for frozen fruits has shown substantial growth due to their high nutritional values, progressively being used in industry applications, and thus gaining momentum in research activities along with the growing food markets.

Price fairness in the online food delivery industry: a structural equation model of consumer perceptions

ABSTRACT There exist concerns about the fairness of the revenue share model between food service establishments and delivery companies, which often charge a commission rate of 20–30%. As the third party in the multi-sided market, the perception of food consumers may have bearing on potential market and policy solutions. With 500 survey responses from English food consumers, we inform perceptions of interactional, procedural, distributional, and overall price fairness in the online food order and delivery industry. On average, there is a 5% difference in perceptions of the actual commission rate (20%) and a fair commission rate (15%). Per the results of a structural equation model, procedural fairness and distributional fairness respectively have negative and positive relationships to overall price fairness. Interactional fairness is not related significantly to overall price fairness.

Digital Market: Tool for Poverty Alleviation

This study delves into the intricate relationship between digital market solutions and poverty alleviation, specifically focusing on underserved communities in the global South. The persistent poverty traps prevalent in these regions necessitate integrated interventions that foster economic inclusion, sustainable livelihoods, and self-sufficient prosperity. The advent of digital technology adoption presents an infrastructure connectivity and widespread mobile unprecedented opportunity to overcome traditional barriers and uplift marginalized populations. The study argues that digital connectivity serves as a powerful vehicle for empowerment, dissolving geographical barriers and facilitating access to essential information, financial tools, and employment opportunities. It advocates for a market-based approach that recognizes the inherent talents for enterprise within impoverished communities, empowering individuals to direct solutions that meaningfully improve their circumstances. The digital divide dilemma is addressed, acknowledging that the impact data often focuses on those with basic digital literacy, leaving out those at the extreme margins without access to mobile phones or the internet. Design misalignment issues, including language barriers and cumbersome interfaces, are highlighted as potential obstacles to the effectiveness of digital interventions. The study emphasizes the importance of capacity building and localization, advocating for skills training and leadership development within communities to enable them to direct solutions aligned with their priorities. In conclusion, the study asserts that thoughtfully developed digital platforms have the potential to disrupt endemic poverty cycles. However, realizing this potential requires equitable access policies, sustained design optimizations, and participatory capacity building

NURTURING INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS.

This paper examines the role of Creativity and innovations are indispensable elements in the modern business environment, serving as catalysts for growth, adaptation, and competitive advantage. This abstract delves into the dynamic relationship between creativity and innovation within the business context, highlighting their pivotal roles in shaping organizational success. Creativity, characterized by the generation of novel and valuable ideas, lays the foundation for innovation—the process by which these ideas are translated into tangible and marketable solutions. Businesses that foster a culture of creativity empower employees to think beyond conventional boundaries, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives converge to ignite innovation. This abstract explores the interconnected nature of these concepts, emphasizing the need for organizations to embrace risk-taking, encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration, and prioritize a customer-centric approach. By understanding and leveraging the synergies between creativity and innovation, businesses can navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving landscape and position themselves as trailblazers in their respective industries. This exploration underscores the transformative power of creativity and innovation, portraying them not merely as business strategies but as essential drivers of sustained success and relevance in an ever-changing world. By setting and achieving creativity and innovation objectives, businesses can position themselves as dynamic and adaptive entities, capable of navigating change, staying ahead of the competition, and delivering sustained value to customers and stakeholders

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ИНВЕСТИЦИОННОГО ПОРТФЕЛЯ НА ОСНОВЕ ОБЛИГАЦИЙ СЕКТОРА УСТОЙЧИВОГО РАЗВИТИЯ МОСКОВСКОЙ БИРЖИ

The article is devoted to the study of investment attractiveness in bonds of companies embodying the policy of responsible finance. The analysis of literature sources showed a statistically significant excess of rate of return for instruments issued by companies implementing ESG principles compared with issuers that do not develop their strategies according to sustainable finance paradigm. The formed bond portfolio based on the instruments of the sustainable development sector of the Moscow Stock Exchange has showed a relatively high yield and independence from fluctuations in interest rates of financial market due to completed immunization. Thus, investors can find solutions in the Russian market by investing in «green» bonds that are interesting from the riskreturn point of view.

Adapting and Thriving: Global Warming and the Wine Industry

Global warming (GW) refers to the gradual increase in Earth’s average surface temperature caused by human activities. This phenomenon has far-reaching consequences that affect the environment, society, and economy and has created a multitude of challenges for the wine industry, affecting grape cultivation, wine production, aging, and quality management. To analyze the negative impact of GW on the wine industry and to examine the equilibrium that maximizes welfare and profit in the face of climate change. A mathematical model that considers the various stages of wine production to examine the wine industry’s equilibrium that maximizes welfare and profit. Global warming impacts the wine industry’s equilibrium, causing measurable distortions and an inefficient market solution. However, our analysis also indicates that adaptation to GW is possible by adopting and adjusting new agricultural practices. Our findings suggest that GW has a notable negative impact on the wine industry. Winemakers should consider adapting their agricultural practices. In addition, policymakers need to take action to mitigate the effects of climate change on the wine industry. Policymakers should promote the adoption of renewable energy sources and sustainable farming practices in the wine industry and provide financial incentives and regulatory support to maximize welfare.

ФОРМУВАННЯ МАРКЕТИНГОВИХ МОЖЛИВОСТЕЙ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА МАЛОГО БІЗНЕСУ В СУЧАСНИХ УМОВАХ

The article explores the challenges and opportunities in shaping marketing strategies for small enterprises in the context of today’s dynamic market environment. Characterized by intense competition, rapid technological advancements, and evolving consumer expectations, the modern marketplace demands that small businesses adopt innovative approaches to remain competitive. Traditional marketing methods are increasingly inadequate, necessitating the integration of new digital marketing tools and strategies. The study emphasizes the importance of leveraging digital platforms, including social media, e-commerce platforms, and mobile applications, to effectively reach and engage with target audiences. A significant focus is placed on the constraints posed by limited financial resources, which often hinder small businesses from executing large-scale marketing campaigns. The article discusses the need for cost-effective marketing solutions and the strategic use of available resources to maximize impact. It also highlights the critical role of personalization in marketing communications, where tailored messages and offers can significantly enhance customer engagement and loyalty. Furthermore, the research examines the potential of niche markets, where competition may be less intense, allowing small businesses to establish a unique market position. The study provides practical recommendations for optimizing marketing strategies within the confines of limited budgets and rapidly changing market conditions. By adopting innovative approaches and focusing on targeted marketing efforts, small enterprises can achieve sustainable growth and long-term success. Overall, the article offers insights into how small businesses can navigate the complexities of the modern market by effectively utilizing digital tools, personalizing their marketing efforts, and strategically exploring niche opportunities to enhance their competitiveness and achieve their business objectives. The article also underscores the importance of continuous market research and adaptation to emerging trends as crucial factors for maintaining a competitive edge. By staying informed about industry developments and consumer preferences, small businesses can better anticipate changes and proactively adjust their strategies to capitalize on new opportunities.

Launching AI marketing solutions for small and medium enterprises in Morocco: a teaching case study

Launching AI marketing solutions for small and medium enterprises in Morocco: a teaching case study

Exploring the Potentials of Advanced Systems Engineering and Frugal Innovation for Sustainable Product Development in German industry

Advanced Systems Engineering (ASE) is a new paradigm that approaches engineering practices for future market solutions. Frugal Innovation (FI) represents a promising concept that focuses on sustainable solutions with limited resources. According to the authors, frugal innovation may have a significant impact on sustainable product development but lacks engineering approaches for the systematic development of frugal products. Exploring the links between ASE and FI could help to identify suitable fields of application to ensure sustainable product development. The analysis is based on a comprehensive study on frugal innovation in German mechanical and plant engineering that was recently conducted by the authors. Therefore, this paper explores potential patterns to integrate Advanced Systems Engineering for the development of frugal innovations based on findings from the German mechanical and plant engineering sector.

Launching AI marketing solutions for small and medium enterprises in Morocco: a teaching case study

Launching AI marketing solutions for small and medium enterprises in Morocco: a teaching case study

Smart Lab: A Non-invasive IoT-centric Approach for Indoor Environment Automation

This work presents a non-invasive Internet of Things (IoT)-centric framework solution for automation in indoor environments (e.g., laboratories, offices, and houses). The platform allows for Internet-connecting electronic and non-electronic devices for low-cost and fast automation control rather than replacing them as market solutions propose. Moreover, the IoT solution comprises adaptive hardware modules, a mobile application, a database, and a Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT)-based broker server deployed in a real scenario for proof of concept. The mobile application functions manage the hardware modules to remote control lamps, air conditioners, TVs, and curtains. The commands are set through predefined touchscreen buttons or voice commands interpreted by a virtual assistant based on natural language processing (NLP) and natural language understanding (NLU) machine learning algorithms embedded in a framework called Wit.ai. The database handles user subscribing by affording administration functions. Finally, a real-time broker server manages the entities' communication based on the MQTT message exchange protocol, including a security layer based on the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol.

Food Drying: Opportunities, Market Solutions, and Nutraceutical Properties of Chayote

Food Drying: Opportunities, Market Solutions, and Nutraceutical Properties of Chayote

Ekonomia polityczna a demokracja w pismach klasyków liberalizmu – John Stuart Mill i Herbert Spencer

POLITICAL ECONOMY AND DEMOCRACY IN THE WRITINGS OF CLASSICAL LIBERALS – JOHN STUART MILL AND HERBERT SPENCER The main aim of this paper is showing mainstream economic theory as an important factor shaping the evolution of political liberalism. The role of the economic theory in this process seems underestimated. The paper analyses the writings of two classical liberal thinkers – John Stuart Mill and Herbert Spencer, the former a pioneer of egalitarian liberalism, the latter of laissez-faire liberalism. Both Mill and Spencer were the followers of the classical political economy accepting the classical theory of distribution. Both saw the distribution of wealth as a spontaneous process, seeing no possibility correcting it for the people’s sake without disturbances or damages. According to the classical theory of wage fund, workers would get higher incomes only through accumulation of capital by owners and repressing their own fertility. Such statement was fundamentally opposite to all postulates of the workers’ movement. Workers always claimed bigger share in social income and legislation favoring laborers. The inevitable result of this contradiction was a conflict between liberal and democratic ideas. Mill and Spencer proposed two different solutions. J. S. Mill found a specific compromise and proposed enlarging franchise on working class, but with a still dominant position of the educated classes. Mill was against equal franchise for the working class because he did not conceive them as liable, rational and sober people. This position results from the wage fund doctrine; according to it, abundant workers’ fertility is wasteful for them and only sexual restraint (or chastity) would make their wages higher. Spencer in his early writing was an enthusiast of democracy, supposing the working class’ affinity to free market solutions. His later disappointment with democracy turned him into a strong critic of democratic parliamentarism from the standpoint of laissez-faire individualism. The case of these two liberal thinkers shows fundamental difficulty in reconciliation between the ideas of democracy and free market. We could choose democracy accepting welfare state or choose free market solution and become unambiguous critics of democracy. Spencer was a forerunner of all later ‘neoliberal’ critics of welfare state. Mill’s opinion was halfway between laissez-faire liberalism and modern egalitarian liberalism. Democracy and equal voting rights became acceptable by mainstream economist only when they had abandoned the wage fund doctrine and other constructs of the classical political economy. Thus changes in the economic theory had a significant impact on the evolution of political liberalism.

Development of Factor Market: The Case Study of Shenzhen

Shenzhen has been fast developing city since the 21st century. The rapid growth of the economic process can't be without the development of factor markets. However, not many academic papers nowadays have discussed the reasons for this. This article will mainly explain the basic information of Shenzhen's factor market since the 1980s, the problems of the factor market nowadays and solutions to them. This paper mainly used quantitative analysis to gather the most essential issues in the past decades and try to provide solutions. They are all just possible suggestions since the future may be affected by global changes and it is unpredictable. The experiences of Shenzhen are valuable and other cities in the world can learn from it.

Decoding design characteristics of local flexibility markets for congestion management with a multi-layered taxonomy

Local flexibility markets are becoming increasingly popular smart grid solutions. They connect customers who require flexible electricity supply and demand with local flexibility providers. However, the growing number of diverse solutions has led to a proliferation of concepts, projects, and companies in this market, with this diversity making understanding and comparison difficult. To tackle this challenge, we propose a multi-layered taxonomy of local flexibility market solutions. This focuses on congestion management on the distribution side of this activity; a crucial service for distribution system operators. Our taxonomy utilizes the Smart Grid Architecture Model to describe these markets comprehensively. We employ an iterative taxonomy-building method, refining and evaluating it through insights from ongoing implementations and twenty-eight expert interviews. Moreover, we present a complete instantiation of our taxonomy and offer a discussion with practical recommendations for practitioners in the local flexibility market landscape.