Regional Development Potential Research Articles

Hydrogeological conceptual model of Stampriet transboundary aquifer system in Southern Africa

Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer System (STAS) is shared between Botswana, Namibia and South Africa with massive utilization especially in Namibia. However, the understanding of the comprehensive hydrogeological framework of the aquifer system is limited. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive hydrogeological conceptual model of the aquifer system which mainly entailed 3D hydrostratigraphic modelling using Rockworks 3D geological modelling software, analysis of regional groundwater occurrence and flow system, sources and sinks, hydraulic parameters and definition of STAS boundaries. Six hydrostratigraphic units composed of four aquifers, including a new one (the Dwyka), and two aquitards were identified. Analysis of the regional groundwater flow system revealed that groundwater flows in two directions, indicating presence of a regional groundwater divide. 3D hydrostratigraphic geometry revealed that groundwater flow in STAS is influenced by topography but also by faults such as the Zoetfontein Fault, which displaces the pre-Kalahari rocks vertically creating a barrier to groundwater flow. Hydrostratigraphic and 3D geometry work also led to a 42% increase of the size of STAS compared to the boundary initially delineated by UNESCO. The proposed hydrogeological conceptual model forms a basis for development of numerical integrated hydrological model to simulate surface-groundwater interactions, regional groundwater flow and aquifer development potential.

Educational migration of youth: status, prospects

This article examines the issue of educational migration of youth in Kazakhstan in conditions of fierce competition. As a result of the research, it was revealed that educational migration in Kazakhstan is becoming a trend of the present time, which has its pros and cons, in particular: obtaining a diploma from a well-known foreign university is prestigious, helps in the growth of personal success, but also has a great threat - this is very It is difficult to name the exact number of people who returned from abroad after training. These figures were not found by us, which requires studying the state and prospects of educational migration. In the process of the study it was found that among Kazakh students the migration destinations to the Czech Republic, Russia, Turkey and China are in the greatest demand and availability. At the same time, it is worth noting that such countries as Japan, the USA, South Korea, the UK and Singapore also attract attention, but access to these states is limited. The article touches upon the topic of public policy in the field of educational migration and considers the impact of public policy in the education system through SWOT analysis. Factors that confirm that the Republic of Kazakhstan is a student-supplying country to other EAEU countries and at the same time receives students from Uzbekistan, India and Russia are described. The scientific research was based on the use of information base, including open sources of specialised databases of normative and legal acts, as well as official web resources of the Scopus Preview database, which showed and existing problems concerning the adaptation of students, the most relevant of them: the impossibility of legal employment, the high cost of housing and poor living conditions. To reduce the burden on the state, focus on creating opportunities for youth self-realization and utilizing their potential for regional development.

Integration of Fuzzy Sets, AHP, and TOPSIS Methods for Estimation of Liquefaction Potential Zones in Wates Groundwater Basin, Kulon Progo, Special Region of Yogyakarta

Abstract In regional development planning, geological, environmental, and socio-economic conditions must be considered. Among the crucial things is the potential for disasters in the region. The Wates Groundwater Basin area has great regional development potential, starting from the establishment of the New Yogyakarta International Airport (NYIA) to the Southern Causeway (JJLS) construction. Various developments are predicted to continue to grow along with the development of areas targeted by the government for this area so the mapping of potential disasters is necessary as a means of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One of the potential disasters in CAT Wates is a liquefaction disaster, which is supported by geological, hydrogeological, and seismic data in this area which is prone to liquefaction. To confirm this potential, this research was conducted using geological and hydrogeological data from previous studies. The result of this research is a more detailed and objective zoning map of the liquefaction potential even though it uses minimal data. This is done by integrating the Fuzzy Sets, AHP, and TOPSIS methods, while simultaneously validating the result using the Cone Penetration Test (CPT) data. The results show that the eastern and southern regions of the basin which are composed of river deposits and coastal deposits, respectively, have a high to very high relative vulnerability to liquefaction, while the central region of the basin has a low to moderate relative vulnerability, and the northern region of the basin tends to have relatively very low vulnerability. That result is aligned with the total thickness of the liquefiable layer from CPT data. It indicates that the combined method is proven to be reliable for liquefaction susceptibility spatial mapping. Thus, the result hopefully can be used as a reference for land use planning in the Wates Groundwater Basin area.

Machine learning tools in the tasks of selecting the determinants of socio-economic situation and development potential of Russian regions

Subject. The article addresses the selection of determinants that are significant for assessing the level of socio-economic situation and development potential of Russian regions. Objectives. The aim is to study machine learning algorithms for the selection of determinants – predictors of the level of socio-economic situation and development potential of Russian regions, to build models of classification of regions, according to the level of socio-economic situation, using various machine learning algorithms. Methods. To build classification models, I used data from the Federal State Statistics Service, the Institute of Scientific Communications, the RIA Novosti news agency, and the TAdviser Internet portal. Procedures for data classification, model parameter estimation, selection of significant determinants and visualization of results are performed, using the basic functions of the PyCaret library. Cohen's Kappa statistics and Matthews correlation coefficient were employed as priority metrics for evaluating the model productivity. The algorithms for selecting determinants are implemented in the Google Colab analytical environment. Results. I constructed multiclass classification models based on simple and ensemble machine learning algorithms. Simple classification algorithms, including logistic and ridge regression models, naive Bayesian algorithm, decision tree, support vector machine, and k-nearest neighbor methods are characterized by accuracy values at 77%, however, Cohen's Kappa statistics and the Matthews correlation coefficient only show a satisfactory relationship between the actual and predicted value of the region class. Ensemble algorithms, including random forest, gradient boosting and extreme gradient boosting, are characterized by a close relationship between the actual and forecast estimates of the classifier at a level of more than 70%. Conclusions. The random forest algorithm is recognized as the most effective classification model. The gross regional product and investments in fixed assets are informative determinants for measuring the socio-economic status.

Unveiling the hidden gems: Minor crops as catalysts for sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and economic resilience

AbstractThis paper highlights the significance of nurturing and safeguarding minor crops as a means of achieving regional sustainable development, preserving biodiversity, and ensuring food security. Minor crops play a critical role in addressing various environmental challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, desertification, and soil salinity. Simultaneously, they offer local farmers economic opportunities by providing income stability and resilience. To demonstrate the potential of minor crops in promoting sustainable development, a case study from Greece is presented, focusing on three crops: blackcurrant, rice, and sunflower, which bring substantial economic and environmental benefits to the region. The study assesses the economic and environmental impact of these crops across three different rural territories in Greece. Despite covering less than 4% of total agricultural land, these crops are predominantly grown in marginal, mountainous, and insular regions. By analyzing the farm‐level and broader economic effects, the study determines their potential for agricultural and regional development. The results indicate that these crops are more profitable and environmentally friendly compared to their counterparts in all three cases. Additionally, they make significant contributions to the regional economies relative to their cultivated land area, supporting economic growth while conserving and enhancing agricultural land. In conclusion, this article emphasizes the crucial need to promote the cultivation and preservation of minor crops to support sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and regional economic growth. Policymakers and agricultural practitioners should prioritize the cultivation and preservation of regional minor crops to safeguard biodiversity at the regional level and at the same time sustainable regional development.

Ethnobotany of local banana (Musa spp.) variety Loka Pere in West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract. Fettig JS, Prayogo C, Sirappa MP, Sukiman, Burhanuddin, Sultan, Kurniawan S. 2023. Ethnobotany of the local banana (Musa spp.) variety Loka Pere in West Sulawesi, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 24: 6472-6483. Compared to modern crop varieties, many farmers’ varieties are nutrient dense, stress tolerant, disease resistant and suited to local conditions. It is thought that increased utilization of farmers’ varieties in agrifood systems can improve rural livelihoods. One underutilized farmers’ variety is Loka Pere, a local banana (Musa spp.) in Majene District, West Sulawesi. The purpose of this research was to study ethnobotany of Loka Pere to develop its knowledge base regarding cultural importance, management and local perception of its potential, spatial dynamics and production constraints. Ethnobotany data was collected in the villages Adolang, Adolang Dhua, and Betteng through participatory observation, open-ended conversations, semi-structured interviews, and surveys. Descriptive, qualitative data was recorded alongside total use value and relative frequency of citation for its characteristic traits, ideal growth conditions, and limitations to production. Surveys included ranking and scaled perception questions. Loka Pere is an endemic farmers’ variety originating from the study area and may be locally adapted. It has a strong link to the local community’s identity - often called Manurung Adolang, or the “icon of Adolang” - and is the preferred banana of locals. It has unique phenotypic characteristics and uses, including use as a traditional fertility medicine. After approaching disappearance, local conservation projects and growing desire to utilize the resource led to its reintroduction to production systems. Respondents agreed they would benefit from its increased utilization, including development of processed products. Farmers described ideal conditions and processes for Loka Pere cultivation. It is often grown intercropped or in agroforestry systems. Limitations to production include wild boar, climate, and value chain. Loka Pere appears to be a farmers’ variety with high potential for regional development. Strengthening traditional knowledge related to its cultivation and use can aid in its reintegration into agrifood systems.

Opportunities for the development of a borderland rural territory: A case study of the Hlučín region

The study evaluates the regional development potential of a specific rural micro-region with regard to its qualitative aspect. It aims to set a general strategy for further development. The method is a geographical analysis using the migration balance as an indicator of the region’s attractiveness for housing. Main strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats were identified. Generally accessible statistical data was used. The proposed strategy is to support the development of the human capital. In addition to the generally valid recommendations for the development of rural areas, it is always necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the geographical location, path dependency, natural, economic and social potential, the state of the environment, cultural factors or other specifics. The regional and local decision-making levels play an important role in this process.

Regional development potential of underground pumped storage power station using abandoned coal mines: A case study of the Yellow River Basin, China

China is gradually transforming its coal-based energy supply structure towards sustainable development, resulting in a growing number of abandoned coal mines. Underground pumped storage power stations (UPSPS) using abandoned coal mines efficiently utilize the coal mine space and promote renewable energy applications. This paper introduces a novel framework to evaluate the UPSPS regional development potential in the Yellow River Basin (YRB) from the perspective of sustainable development. A fuzzy normal cloud model based on the combined weight (FNCM-CW) is proposed to calculate the advantages and the four-quadrant method incorporating bubble diagrams is employed to merge the advantage grades. The results indicate that the construction investment, reservoir volume, transport conditions and policy support are the most important indexes affecting the regional development of UPSPS. Shanxi and Inner Mongolia have accumulated a large number of abandoned coal mine resources with shallow mining depths and high productivity. The distribution of economic, technological, environmental and social advantages in the YRB is uneven, where the upstream areas have abundant wind and solar energy resources, the midstream possesses urgent energy transformation demand and the downstream features a stronger economic foundation. The ranking result of the UPSPS regional development potential is: Shanxi > Inner Mongolia > Shandong > Henan > Ningxia > Sichuan > Shaanxi > Qinghai > Gansu. This paper provides decision support for UPSPS engineering practice and is a reference for other countries and coal-producing areas.

The Development of Digital Finance and Regional Economic Growth

With the rapid development of global informatization and digitalization, digital finance has emerged as a revolutionary force in the field of finance. Over the past few decades, we have witnessed the rapid rise of information technology, internet finance, and financial technology, and these transformative trends are reshaping the way people interact with financial institutions, shaping new financial ecosystems. Meanwhile, regional economic growth has consistently been a key policy objective for governments at national and regional levels, as regional prosperity is closely tied to overall national success. However, despite the widespread attention on both digital finance and regional economic growth, their relationship has not been fully explored and explained. This paper aims to explore the correlation between digital finance and regional economic growth, emphasizing how digital finance promotes the accessibility of financial services and financing for small and micro enterprises, providing profound insights for policymakers, financial practitioners, and researchers. The research findings will contribute to unlocking the potential of finance and regional development in the digital age, offering guidance for sustainable regional economic growth.

Identification of Traditional Village Aggregation Areas from the Perspective of Historic Layering: Evidence from Hilly Regions in Zhejiang Province, China

The conservation of traditional village clusters, especially those within traditional village aggregation areas, is an important part of historical cultural landscape preservation. With the hilly regions of Zhejiang province as the study area, this study innovatively proposed a traditional village aggregation area identification method from the perspective of historical layering. Because the influence of social economics on the spatial development of villages would gradually lead to spatially geographical features in the village evolution process, this study evaluated eight spatial characteristic indicators from natural geography, socioeconomics, and historical culture to identify ordinary traditional villages based on the threshold value extracted from protective traditional villages. In order to avoid the spatial identification deviation caused by only taking protective traditional villages as samples, we chose them together with ordinary traditional villages to identify 14 traditional village aggregation areas, which were categorized into four types based on regional protection conditions and development potential. This study expands the perspective for understanding the formation of the traditional villages’ spatial characteristics and provides development guidance for traditional village aggregation areas in hilly regions of Zhejiang province.

Decarbonization potential of regional combined heat and power development

Industrial decarbonization is a significant challenge to national net zero goals. Combined heat and power (CHP) technologies provide a means by which industrial facilities can achieve greater energy efficiency and decrease carbon emissions through cogenerating electric power and process heat. Regions possessing sufficient population density and manufacturing capacity have significant technical potential for industrial CHP development and can experience economic and environmental benefits. However, CHP implementation costs and the complexity of projects represent significant barriers to deployment with successful implementation often relying on government incentives to achieve economic feasibility. In this research, a framework is developed to evaluate the economic feasibility and environmental viability of various CHP technical potential under the various market penetration scenarios. A case study for a region in the United Sates is presented to highlight the efficacy of the framework. Projected CHP generating capacity of the region is calculated using commercial and industrial specific capacity factors. Comprehensive CHP engineering and cost data are integrated with regional economic transaction data. Then, comparative CHP application analysis is performed to determine which configuration could have the greatest regional economic and environmental impacts. Results indicated that investment in industrial topping cycle CHP to achieve the maximum technical potential generating capacity would have the greatest regional impacts resulting in $20 billion of economic outputs, creating 89,000 jobs, and avoiding approximately 3.2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Results from this and similar research may be used by policymakers and administrators to assess potential investments in industrial decarbonization technologies and pathways.

Potential for Economic Transition and Key Directions of Cross-Border Cooperation between Primorsky Krai (Russia) and Jilin (China)

The potential of cross-border regional cooperation development is important for evaluating the present and future capacity for regional development. Primorsky Krai (Russia) and Jilin (China) share borders and complementary advantages. China and Russia have growing intention to strengthen cooperation, with geopolitical considerations. This study constructs a regional development potential assessment index system from the perspective of cross-border cooperation, and it establishes a multilayer cross-border regional development potential assessment (RDPA) model with three layers: target, factor, and indicator. By coupling four modules (economic, social, transportation, and resource environment), this study builds a development potential value system. The results illustrate that Primorsky Krai and Jilin have potential for cross-border cooperative development. The results reveal that Primorsky Krai has comparative advantages in port logistics, agriculture, fishery, and mining, which are all complementary to Jilin. These are important directions for cross-border international cooperation. Additionally, this study provides suggestions on decision-making and strategy consultation for the international cooperation between Jilin and Primorsky Krai and creates references for the study of cross-border cooperation opportunities and challenges for other neighboring regions around the world.

Prediction model of regional economic development potential based on data mining technology

AbstractDue to the differences between regions, the regional economy is also affected by the development of the real economy and the environment in a specific region. Thus, it is necessary to predict the development potential of the regional economy to ensure the smooth operation of the economy. The continuous upgrading of technology enables the country to grasp the development trend of the regional economy more accurately than ever before. However, the existing prediction techniques still have large errors. Therefore, this paper constructed a prediction model based on data mining technology to predict the development potential of the regional economy to enhance the accuracy of predictive models. The experiments showed that the prediction accuracy of the prediction model constructed in this paper could reach 96.78%, which could provide an accurate reference for the development of the regional economy to ensure the stable development of the regional economy, and has important application value.

Pengembangan Objek Wisata Taman Bunga dalam Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa Jatimulyo Kecamatan Jati Agung Kabupaten Lampung Selatan Menurut Perspektif Ekonomi Islam

The flower garden in the Jati Agung District is one of the tourism assets based on local agro tourism, which is a flower display garden. With this flower garden tour, the Jatimulyo community can be independent without depending on others and can be an opportunity for the local community to help their economy. Therefore, assistance is needed in the form of developing science and technology for the trading community in that place. This type of research includes field research. This research will eventually be analyzed, so the research process raises data from problems in the field relating to the development of flower garden tourism objects in empowering the community of Jatimulyo village, Jati Agung sub-district, South Lampung district according to an Islamic economic perspective. Based on the results of the study, it is known that the impact of developing tourism potential on community economic empowerment in flower garden tourism is the independence of the community in developing self and regional potential for community and regional development. The economic empowerment of the community according to Islamic economics is as the goal of Islamic economics itself, namely all the rules revealed by Allah SWT in the Islamic system that lead to the achievement of goodness and prosperity. Therefore, a flower garden tourism object in a religious view is positive, because it is run in a good way to achieve a good goal as well. Therefore, suggestions that can be given are to the local government of Jatimulyo village and Jati Agung sub-district, it is hoped that they can continue to develop ideas or ideas for the development of tourism objects and can continue to socialize and invite local people to be aware of tourism and can participate in the development of tourism management that can improve tourism. community and regional welfare.

Products with Protected Indication of Geographical Origin: Potential of Rural and Regional Development of the Republic of Serbia

Products with Protected Indication of Geographical Origin: Potential of Rural and Regional Development of the Republic of Serbia

Study on the Measures for Optimizing China’s Provincial Territorial Space Based on the Perspective of Resource and Environmental Carrying Capacity in the New Situation

The comprehensive resource and environment carrying capacity (RECC) evaluation is an important method for measuring the rationality of the population, resource, and environment allocation, which is an important scientific guidance for scientific research and the judgment of regional economic and social development potential and the optimization of the national land spatial pattern. This paper constructs a comprehensive evaluation index system of the RECC under the new situation of climate policy and high-quality economic development; it analyzes the factors influencing the RECC, the overall level, the spatial difference, and the carrying status by using the TOPSIS model based on the entropy weight method, and it identifies the shortcomings; then, it analyzes the characteristics of regional dynamic change and sustainable development trend, and finally, it simulates the optimal spatial pattern under the scenario simulated by the FLUS model. The conclusions are as follows: ① the resource factors have the greatest influence on the carrying capacity of the resources and the environment, followed by economic factors. Among them, per capita water resources, forest coverage rate, and health institutions have the highest impact on RECC. ② The overall level of comprehensive RECC from 2015 to 2020 shows an upward trend, and although the positive impact of resource-led provinces on the level of economic development power and RECC is greater than the negative one, the environmental support is the shortcoming of the future development of the regional economy. ③ The overall spatial performance of RECC is characterized as being high in Guanzhong, second in northern Shaanxi, and low in southern Shaanxi. The northern area of Yulin in the Guanzhong Plain City Cluster, which is an important national energy chemical base, is the core of the national-level urbanization development areas, and the northern area of the Guanzhong Plain City Cluster is the key choice of the provincial-level urbanization development areas. The area along the west bank of the Yellow River in the Qinba Mountain area in southern Shaanxi and the Baiyu Mountain area in northern Shaanxi can be positioned as national key ecological function areas.

Evaluasi Kesesuaian Penggunaan Lahan Berdasarkan Kemampuan Lahan dengan Metode Skoring di Kabupaten Aceh Besar

Aceh Besar District is designated as an Integrated Economic Development Zone (KAPET) with the potential for rapid economic and regional development. This has an effect on the demand for land and housing for development which at any time can increase sharply, if not accompanied by certain policies and considerations it can cause a decrease in land capacity and affect the sustainable development of the area. The demand for more rapid development can lead to uncontrolled land-use change, changes in spatial use, and trigger disasters that affect community economic development. This study aims to evaluate the suitability of land use based on the ability of the land to use spatial data in Aceh Besar District. This study uses the scoring method for spatial analysis that refers to the Permen PU No. 20 / PRT / M / 2007. The results showed that the land capability unit of Aceh Besar District had an average weight of 3, except for the land capability of the carrying capacity and foundation stability was less with a weight of 2-3. The land capability value of the Aceh Besar Regency is 71-121, with the highest land capability class being class c (value 83-109) covering an area of 215,861.16 Ha or 74.96% and is included in the medium development classification. The suitability of land use in Aceh Besar District has a high level of land-use suitability with an area corresponding to 277.887,38 Ha or 96,56% and an area according to conditionally covering 9.895,94 Ha or 3.44%, while the level of land use mismatch in Aceh Besar District is classified as low with an area of 2,15 Ha or 0,0007%.

Rating assessment of the sustainable development potential of the Northern resource-type regions' extractive industry: Methodological approaches

Subject. This article discusses the problems of sustainable development of the mining industry location regions. Objectives. The article aims to develop tools for assessing the potential for the development of the extractive industry and analyzing the development of the Northern regions of Russia. Methods. For the study, I used a comparative analysis and grouping. Results. The article proposes a methodological approach that helps conduct a comparative analysis of the potential and competitiveness of regions based on a quantitative assessment of various objects and production processes. It also finds that formalized trends determine the functional dependencies of potentials on various endogenous and exogenous factors. Conclusions. The Western oil and gas producing regions have the most sustainable capacity of the extractive industry, the Eastern ones have the least sustainable capacity.

Innovation platforms as a tool for anchoring non-local knowledge: smart specialisation strategies in Guangdong, China

ABSTRACT Innovation platforms can be useful for promoting the diversification of regional industrial paths. Until recently, the literature had depicted such platforms primarily as a tool for enabling local knowledge recombination – and not for anchoring non-local knowledge. In many regions, however, ‘smart specialisation strategies’ for modernising and transforming industrial structures are difficult to implement without transplantation of non-local knowledge. This paper explores innovation platforms as a tool for anchoring non-local knowledge. We elaborate on recent Chinese experiences by studying diversification-oriented regional innovation policy in Guangdong province. We employ an embedded single-case study design, involving a regionally typical diversification strategy, which we substantiate by tracing platform development with two non-local actors, a university and a technology firm. The paper reveals that non-local actors can play an important role in unlocking regional industrial development potential, especially if platforms enable these actors to relate to local industry by performing desired intermediary functions.

PENINGKATAN INOVASI KULINER LOKAL DESA WISATA KOTA SEMARANG

Community service by conducting counseling carried out by the lecturer team from STIEPARI Semarang in terms of increasing local culinary innovations for Semarang City Tourism Village has succeeded in having an impact on the community in the Semarang City Tourism Village environment. Tourism village is a big potential for regional development, especially Semarang City. The tourist village in the city of Semarang has a different potential which becomes an advantage and strength. The diversity of themes and concepts of a tourist village will become a diversity that can show its existence, especially for the city of Semarang which incidentally is an urban area. The diversity of tourism villages can be drawn from one thing in common, that each tourist village has similarities in terms of culinary delights. The culinary in the tourist village has its own characteristics which are influenced by the geographical and cultural location in the tourist village as well as local products which are the advantages of each tourist village. It is felt that the culinary development in the tourist village has not changed because it has not been touched much in terms of innovations that can be done.