Regional Infrastructure Development Research Articles

Internal migration and settlement patterns in Australia's regional urban centres

AbstractThe distribution of population between metropolitan regions and their rural counterparts is a topic of interest, due to the growth pressures in large cities and areas of decline in some, typically remote regions. In Australia, fostering population growth in regional urban centres (RUCs) has been a long‐term goal of government policy. Understanding the different profiles, structures, and population dynamics of Australia's RUCs is critical in informing Australian regional development, as well as factors in regional population dynamics in general. This research is focused on patterns of population change through internal migration across Australian RUCs. In addition to a detailed spatial analysis of patterns of population migration flows, this research offers a comprehensive analysis of a range of regional social, economic and infrastructure development factors and their effects on regional migration and population changes. The outputs of the method are new evidence to inform the future regional plan to increase economic and population growth in RUCs. This research contributes to population research and regional planning and provides a baseline for the prepandemic status of regional population dynamics in Australia.

Peat fires in Brunei Darussalam: considerations for ASEAN haze cooperation and emerging regional infrastructure development

This paper sheds light on the extent of the haze problem in Brunei Darussalam and on Brunei's unique position in contributing to the haze through fires occurring in disturbed parts of its peatlands. Brunei's peatland fires, which have their roots in infrastructure development, juxtapose drastically with the drivers of peat fires in other parts of southern Southeast Asia, which are mainly due to small‐ or large‐scale agriculture development. Our discussion highlights how Brunei's status as both a small state in ASEAN and a minor producer of smoke haze has resulted in Brunei remaining at the sidelines of haze diplomacy and cooperation at the ASEAN level. Further, the paper points out a lack of attention to the role of infrastructure development on peatlands in driving fires and haze in the country and how this is also increasingly becoming an issue in neighbouring countries, where massive infrastructure projects are underway, cutting through Borneo's peatlands.

Geopolitical luck or crisis?:Communicating China’s Built and Road Initiative amidst South China Sea Dispute

As the maritime dispute in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) continues, this paper speculates on the possible outcomes of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's sustained commitment to have stronger trade ties with China by participating in the Built and Road Initiative (BRI). During Chinese President Xi Jinping's official visit to the United States last year, 29 bilateral agreements were inked. When it comes to military, security, law enforcement, maritime cooperation, transnational crime, and other issues, China, Asia's biggest economy, has both agreements and worries. Even if mistrust in Asia's economic superpower is growing due to debt trap concerns and a maritime dispute, there is still hope for achieving the American goal of financial security because of the government's cooperative influence on China's power aspirations. Although estimates on total investments differ, Chatzky and McBride (2019) cite Morgan Stanley as saying China's entire costs throughout the duration of the Built and Road Initiative (BRI) might reach $1.2-1.3 trillion by 2027.
 In conclusion, the Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations need to have room for conversation and cooperation in order to construct shared progress. According to Gou and Yang (2017), it is clear that all Asian nations want to maintain cordial ties with China. China's US$40 billion funding schemes, via the 21st century Maritime Silk Road, may accelerate regional infrastructure development and integration, and there are strong cultural and people-to-people links. The economy and increasing middle class provide significant prospects.

A scoping review of maternal and neonatal health services impacted during COVID-19 in Nepal

Background Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a global pandemic, has resulted in millions of deaths worldwide and severely impacted health service delivery systems. Developing countries, including Nepal, faced the risk of health system failure due to limited infrastructures. During the pandemic, Nepal experienced a decline in medical service utilization by pregnant women and a decrease in national child immunization rates. Maternity services and child immunization services had significant consequences, serving as a warning for future pandemics. This article examines the effects of pandemic-induced stay-at-home policies on maternal and child immunization in Nepal. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify relevant articles on PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The search terms employed were “maternal mortality in Nepal during COVID-19”, “maternity service utilisation in Nepal during COVID-19”, and “child immunisation in Nepal during COVID-19”. The search was limited to articles published between 2019 and 2022, research conducted in Nepal, and that included maternal mortality, utilisation of maternity services, and child immunisation in the title of the full text. Results Factors such as the closure of public transportation and service centres and fear of contamination contributed to a decline in antenatal care visits. The disruption of programs aimed at reducing the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and decreased activities of Female Community Health workers in most parts of the country led to an increase in the maternal mortality rate during the stay-at-home policies. Institutional delivery decreased by 52.4% during the stay-at-home policies compared to the period before. The neonatal mortality rate increased from 13 to 40 per 1000 live births during the pandemic stay-at-home policies. Immunization centres were also closed in Nepal during the early stages of stay-at-home policies, with 50% of centres ceasing services. Measles outbreaks were reported in some parts of the country during the pandemic. Conclusions To mitigate future damage, specific guidelines should be established based on regional factors and infrastructure development. Measures such as providing protective equipment and maintaining communication with pregnant women via telephone can help reduce the impact of future pandemics.

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN PEMBANGUNAN BERKELANJUTAN DAERAH PERBATASAN ANTAR NEGARA DI PROVINSI RIAU

This article aims to anlyze the regional infrastructure development strategy in border areas between countries in Riau Province. This is Consistent with the geographical importance of the regency/city in Riau Province. The approach method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. How to collect data with documentation and indepth interviews. The results of this research explain that the infrastructure development strategy carried out for the coastal districts/cities in Riau Province includes; First, developing transportation links through sea transportation services in order to improve the quality and intensity of services in the maritime border area. Second, developing economic growth poles in border areas. It is based on regional idiosyncrasy, local capabilities and takes into account market opportunities aided by changes in infrastructure and data transfer, power, water and telecommunications. Infrastructure development must be carried out through planning that is synchronized with national development. So that the use of the Special Allocation Fund (DAK) for border areas can be realized properly, but the development that has been carried out so far is not in accordance with the national development proposed by the regional government

Determining Regional Infrastructure Development Priorities in East Java Province

Accelerating regional development through physical infrastructure development contributes to national economic growth. However, a prioritization of hard infrastructure investment is inevitable due to limited funding capacities among regions. This study aims to determine the priority of regional infrastructure development in East Java Province. First, this research identifies indicators to assess the infrastructure development priority using qualitative content analysis. Second, this research analyzes regional infrastructure development needs using Z-Score values. Finally, this study determines the infrastructure development priorities using the Klassen typology, infrastructure program availability, and dominant land use and base sectors to prioritize regional infrastructure development. The findings can be used as a reference in synchronizing policies and programs in East Java Province for the next five years.

Sedimentary Facies of the Cimanuk River Delta on the North Java Coastal Area and Its Geotechnical Properties

Understanding the sedimentary facies and their engineering properties in the Cimanuk river delta is very important to support the regional infrastructure development and the environmental assessment of the north Java coastal area. This research is aimed to characterize the sedimentary facies association and its geotechnical properties of the Cimanuk delta, Indramayu, West Java. Methods included geotechnical boring and Cone Penetration Tests with pore water measurement (CPTu). The results show that the subsurface condition of the Cimanuk delta comprises several sedimentary facies development and boundaries, namely the delta plain, delta front, and prodelta. The delta plain consists of the fluvial channel sands and marsh-lagoon; the delta front consists of beach ridge, and the prodelta is of clay to silt thickening towards the northeast. The fluvial channel consists of fluvial sand and silt, dense and hard with SPT N value of 30 and cone resistance, qc of 2,000-10,000 kPa. The beach ridge comprises beach sand and sandy silt, loose to very dense, with qc value of 500-16,000 kPa and SPT N value of 30. The delta plain sandy silt has a variable consistency from very soft to hard with SPT N value of 1-37, and qc value of 300- 4,900 kPa. The prodelta clay and silt consist of very soft to medium consistency, with qc value of 200- 3,000 kPa and SPT N value of 1-8. The prodelta clay-silts engineering properties are very soft to a soft consistency. When development occurs in the marsh-lagoon and prodelta facies, particular caution must be taken. The vertical, lateral, and spatial sedimentary facies and their geotechnical properties can provide information for spatial planning in the coastal region.

Public-private partnership development: An institutional analysis of infrastructure project transaction costs

Subject. This article discusses the role of the private sector of the economy in the development of regional infrastructure. Objectives. The article aims to define and disclose the functions of the institutional environment of public-private partnership. Methods. For the study, we used general scientific research methods. Results. The article describes the functions of the institutional environment of public-private partnership and their content. The article also presents a classification of transaction costs and the concept of an online platform that helps solve various problems of the development of public-private partnership in the Sverdlovsk Oblast. Conclusions. Institutional and budget constraints hinder the unlocking of the private sector's potential in the development of regional infrastructure.

Оценка эффективности организации новых центров экономического роста в Арктике

In the current conditions of economic instability, the problem of regional space development in the Arctic zone, Eastern Siberia and the Far East, the regions where the main hydrocarbon and other mineral reserves are concentrated, is becoming more and more relevant. The main reserves of hydrocarbons and other minerals are concentrated in these regions. The integrated development of the mineral resource base on the principles of rational nature management, including the stages of exploration, production, processing, transportation, is the driver of the Russian regional economy development. The organization of raw materials centers (RMC) with regard to the development of energy resources and regional transport infrastructure, determines the effective development of the spatial economy. The aim of the study is to develop an integrated approach to the spatial development of the region by forming an RMC for achieving the national priority of efficient use of natural and economic resources. The achievement of the goal requires the solution of interrelated tasks, namely, the study of domestic experience in the spatial organization of regional economy; the analysis of the regulatory framework governing the functioning of specific industries in the Arctic zone, Eastern Siberia and the Far East in order to further socio-economic development of undeveloped regions, as well as the analysis of data on the current state of energy reserves in the Arctic. As a result, the study of the RMC organization indicates that their effectiveness is associated with the interaction of national and corporate interests and the development of a communication system. The interrelation of all components allows us to assess the multiplicative effect of the RMC organization on the economy of the region and the country as a whole, which determines the novelty of the work.

Methodology for assessing the development of regional production infrastructure (on the example of the Republic of Crimea)

Purpose: is to present the author's methodology for assessing the regional production infrastructure, formed on the example of the Republic of Crimea, which allows identifying the drivers of its development to ensure the growth of the region's economy.Methods: the methodological basis of the study consists of: the method of factor analysis – to determine the driving factors of the justification of the drivers of economic growth; the method of regression analysis – to monitor the regional infrastructure of the Crimea; the method of system analysis – to study the spatial distribution of its regional infrastructure; correlation analysis and research analysis of spatial data – to carry out an expert assessment of the temporal and spatial characteristics of the regional production infrastructure of the region.Results: the article substantiates the dependence of the economic growth of the regional economy on various spatial and temporal factors of the regional production infrastructure. The authors propose a methodology for measuring the regional production infrastructure in the Crimea, including the selection and calculation of the parameters of its components, checking the closeness of the connection of these components, building a model for evaluating the effectiveness of regional production infrastructure, evaluating and analyzing integral indices of its level of development. As a result of the study, the main drivers of economic growth in the region were selected, namely, institutional and resource factors that will ensure the rational functioning of the economic mechanism in the Republic of Crimea, taking into account the work of economic entities in the context of digitalization.Conclusions and Relevance: the presented research allowed to substantiate the modern spatial structure of the development of regional infrastructure, the main characteristic of which is the uneven pace of development in the municipal territorial formations of the Republic of Crimea. Ranking of the identified driving forces of economic growth is valuable information in the implementation of infrastructure projects.

Analyzing the Role of the @sapawarga_jabar Twitter Account in Advancing Digital-Based Public Services towards Smart City Development in West Java Province, Indonesia

This study analyzes the impact of the @sapawarga_jabar Twitter account on digital-based public services for smart city development in West Java, Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach, the study examines the content and effectiveness of the Twitter account in delivering public services. Data analysis is conducted using the @sapawarga_jabar Twitter account and Nvivo 12 Plus software. Findings demonstrate that the account provides services related to car tax payments, employment, health information, and regional infrastructure development. Engagement rates peaked in March 2022, indicating active user participation and information dissemination. The study also identifies both positive and negative impacts, highlighting improved access to services and limitations due to internet access. Overall, the research contributes insights into the role of social media in enhancing digital public services for smart city initiatives in West Java. These findings can guide policymakers in optimizing social media platforms for effective public service delivery and smart city development.

Практики государственного управления в изобразительном искусстве 1930-х гг. (на примере Казахской национальной художественной галереи им. Т.Г. Шевченко)

The present work aims to identify the features of public administration, their real practices in the field of visual arts on the example of the Kazakh State Art Gallery named after T.G. Shevchenko in the second half of the 1930s and to make adjustments to the existing historiographical gap. As a source base, office documents deposited in the Central State Archive of the Republic of Kazakhstan (TsGA RK) in Fund 1792, Kazakh State Art Gallery named after T.G. Shevchenko, and Fund 1736, Organizing Committee of the Union of Soviet Artists of the Kazakh SSR, were mainly used. Orders, resolutions, instructions, information letters dated 1937-1939, emanating from the Department of Arts Affairs under the SNK of the Kazakh SSR and the All-Union Committee for Arts Affairs under the SNK of the USSR were analyzed. Archival sources made it possible to identify the range of issues supervised by the departments, to determine the degree of integration of the cultural institution into the all-Union museum system, to highlight the situation regarding the replenishment of museum funds and the personnel issue. The methodological basis was the theory of modernization. A systematic approach was used to implement the research objectives. The study shows that, due to the historically prevailing conditions, professional visual arts did not receive a proper development on the territory of the Central Asian ethnoregion. The peripheral position of art, which persisted for quite a long time after the revolution, began to change by the mid-1930s with the coming to power of L.I. Mirzoyan (1897-1939), the first secretary of the Kazkraikom of the CPSU (b). During this period, the process of the all-Union restructuring of the management system in the field of culture coincided with the formation of the republican artistic infrastructure. The Kazakh National Art Gallery in Alma-Ata was made the profile center responsible for the presentation and popularization of visual arts in the republic. In general, public administration in the field of visual arts was implemented in line with the development of the state program of assistance to national suburbs through the formation and development of regional art infrastructure, accelerated growth of the museum art fund, with a parallel strengthening of integration into the all-Union socio-cultural space. At the same time, the analysis of the main elements of management testifies to their belonging to the administrative and command management system, with the inherent cumbersomeness of the bureaucratic apparatus, adherence to the principles of personnel appointments, and not electability, the presence of power centralization, which left minimal opportunities for the manifestation of initiative on the ground.

An assessment of built-up cover using geospatial techniques – a case study on Mysuru District, Karnataka State, India

The cities in any developing countries are the main backbone for the economic growth of the country. In recent days, developing countries faces major issues such as increases in urbanisation and population. An assessment of built-up area plays an important role during the regional planning and infrastructure development of the city. Mysuru has a unique place in the world due to its culture, green cover, and pleasant weather. The present study assess the decade changes in a built-up area of Mysuru District, Karnataka State, India using multispectral remotely sensed data of 2009 and 2019. Change detection of an entire Mysuru District has been carried out with respect to the built-up area of cities and taluks. An experimental result shows that 4.66% of built-up cover in 2009 was increased to 6.56% in 2019. These results show that the built-up cover of the Mysuru district increased by 1.9% over the decade. Overall classification was estimated to be 88.7% for 2009 and 85.4% for 2019.

Analysis of Developing Adventure Tourism in India

India is a country with unity in diversity. It has rich heritage in culture, religion, natural resources. Grand View Research and other reports indicate that India has several factors favouring adventure tourism. Some of them include: Himalayan ranges, rivers, forts, coastal line are favourable for adventure tourism in India. According to Govt. of India Report (2022), Foreign exchange earnings (FEE) from tourism were $8.797 billion in 2021, up from $6.958 billion in 2020, representing a 26.4% increase. It plays a crucial role in regional balance, socio-economic development, employment generation, community development and infrastructure development attracting domestic as well as international tourists. The present article aims to examine the adventure tourism in India and analyze the major factors responsible for the growth and adventure tourism development in India. It also studies the various emerging trends, patterns of tourism, tourists in India and the world respectively. This study employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to great effect. Focus groups are a common method of gathering first-hand information in qualitative research. We drew on an extensive range of secondary sources, counting but not restricted to national and international travel periodicals and journals, national and international organization statistics, and a number of books and research papers devoted to the topic of adventure travel.

Автоматизированное картографирование разрывных нарушений в районе перешейка Поясок (Сахалин) по данным дистанционного зондирования

Automated mapping of disturbances in the earth’s crust allows you to quickly identify areas of development of dangerous geological processes, and to determine the measures that should be taken to organize the safe operation of extended linear structures (roads and railways, pipelines, power lines) that run through areas with difficult natural conditions. The main trigger mechanism causing the activation of dangerous geological processes is displacements in zones of active faults in the earth’s crust. Monitoring the state of fault zones and timely detection of manifestations of hazardous processes are urgent tasks for ensuring the sustainable development of regional infrastructure. The area of the Poyasok isthmus (Sakhalin Island) was chosen as the object of research, along the territory of which there are automobile and railway roads, power lines, and the main pipeline of the Sakhalin-2 project was laid along the isthmus coast. Lineament analysis of space images and SRTM data using the LEFA software package by binary morphological erosion method to highlight boundaries, as well as made selection long lines by performing mathematical operations using Canny algorithms, with subsequent Hough transformations, were carried out to identify faults of research territory. The obtained intermediate data were processed using the tools of the QGIS software package and made it possible to compile a map of disjunctive disturbances for the area under study. Lineament analysis made it possible to identify faults that bound the block megastructure of the Poyasok isthmus from the north and south. The saddle of Poyasok isthmus separates the large Central Sakhalin and South Sakhalin segments of the Hokkaido-Sakhalin system of island uplifts. Structures of the Central-Kamyshovy and South-Kamyshovy lifted megablocks (3 orders) in the West-Sakhalin Mountains adjoin directly to the saddle. The southern part of the Central-Kamyshovy mega-uplift is represented by a series of uplifts separated by narrow depressions bounded by faults. The number of uplifts increases with the distance to the north from the Poyasok isthmus. The northern part of the South-Kamyshovy mega-uplift is divided by faults of the northern-east strike into block structures. The obtained data are suitable for performing detailed seismic zoning.

РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЕ И УПРАВЛЕНИЕ В СОВРЕМЕННЫХ УСЛОВИЯХ ХОЗЯЙСТВОВАНИЯ

The article reveals the processes of regional regulation and management and their role in the life of the population of the territories of the subjects of the Russian Federation. It is noted that the development of municipalities, coordination between the state and municipalities, and, in general, the social development of the country depend on these processes. Globalization processes have affected almost all countries of the world, as well as individual territories (regions) and municipalities of states. The intertwining of the processes of international relations in different spheres and branches of activity has shown its effectiveness of territorial development and demonstrated a decrease in the sovereignty of the development of municipalities, regions and the country as a whole. The need for the development of regional infrastructure, the formation of a generalized system of instrumental approach to the activities of regional authorities, as well as the production of particularly important goods and products of intersectoral complexes is noted.

Theoretical principles of restoration of the competitiveness of territorial communities and regions

The article examines the theoretical aspects of ensuring the economic growth of territorial communities and regions of Ukraine. The set of problems that arise in certain regions and territories and negatively affect the dynamics of their socio-economic development is analyzed. The necessity of forming conceptual strategies for restoring the competitiveness of territorial communities in modern conditions is suggested. Approaches to understanding the essence of the concept of territorial competitiveness and its importance for the formation of territorial economic development plans are considered. Factors that directly affect the level of competitiveness of the regions of Ukraine are studied, among the key ones are the level of infrastructure development, the level of technological development of the region, the quality of the human capital of the region, etc. The problems that arise in regions and territorial communities, and which have a critical impact on the state of their competitiveness, are identified. A number of destructive factors have been identified that, under the influence of negative market dynamics formed as a result of the war, reduce the current state of competitiveness of territorial communities. Such factors include the lack of proper infrastructure, shortage of financial and material resources, decrease in the quality of life of the population, and others. The necessity of forming conceptual strategies for restoring the competitiveness of territorial communities and regions of Ukraine in the process of post-war development of the national economy was determined. Ways of improving the development of regional infrastructure through specialized targeted state programs, raising the level of education and professional training of the population, attracting investments on the basis of private-state partnership, etc. are proposed. The importance of continuing institutional changes in the field of local self-government to ensure the effective restoration of the competitiveness of regions and territorial communities has been proven. A set of theoretical provisions regarding the provision of solutions to the problems of socio-economic development of territorial communities and regions on the basis of ensuring the restoration of their competitiveness through the implementation of projects of regional significance on the basis of sustainable development are considered.

Tsunami Hazard Mapping and Evacuation Path Determination using field Survey and Geographical Information Systems at Widarapayung Wetan, Cilacap

In 2006, a tsunami hit Pangandaran, and its effects were felt in Cilacap. There were 664 fatalities, 498 injuries, and 55 million dollars in damages, and 1623 homes were destroyed or severely damaged due to the tsunami. Furthermore, the village of Widarapayung was among those devastated by the tsunami, which reached a height of up to 5 meters and claimed the lives of 12 people. In addition, Widarapayung is a popular tourist destination and one of the venues for 2019’s professional surfing events. Therefore, disaster prevention measures are essential to lessen the impact of disasters and save lives. The objective of this study is to assess the vulnerability of the Widarapayung Wetan area to a tsunami and make recommendations for evacuation routes and regional infrastructure development to reduce casualties and damage. This research utilized COMCOT to model the megathrust segment with a possible magnitude of 8.7, with worst-case values acquired from the catalog PuSGeN 2017. Additionally, the data on topography and bathymetry collected by DEMNAS and BATNAS are utilized in this investigation. The modeling results indicated a 50-minute arrival time for the tsunami waves, a maximum run-up height of 14-18 meters, and a submerged area of roughly 4.57 km2. In addition, the most effective evacuation routes were determined by combining the outcomes of field surveys and Geographic Information System simulations. This research will provide local governments with helpful information for making informed decisions about infrastructure and spatial development in the future.

Regional Infrastructure Development Achievements in Supporting Regional Connectivity in the New Autonomous Region: A Study in West Muna District, Indonesia

Regional Infrastructure Development Achievements in Supporting Regional Connectivity in the New Autonomous Region: A Study in West Muna District, Indonesia

Disparities in the level of regional technical infrastructure development in Poland: multicriteria analysis

Research background: The development policy currently promoted by the European Union is focused on the use of the territory?s internal resources. Among the factors affecting regional development, by building its potential, infrastructure, being a basic necessity for developing activity in a given area, is of significant importance. Hence, investment in infrastructure is critical to stimulating economic dynamism, as it is the basis for supporting a variety of measures aimed at economic growth. Purpose of the article: This paper aims to evaluate the level of development of technical infrastructure and changes taking place in this field in Polish voivodeships in 2008 and 2020. Methods: The study was carried out using the Hellwig development pattern method and a comparative analysis of the technical infrastructure of Polish regions. The above approach makes it possible to measure the diversity of the state and availability of infrastructure for the communities of the regions. Findings & value added: While implementing the study aim, particular attention was paid to the spatial differences in the level of development of the technical infrastructure of Polish voivodeships. The analysis enabled to distinguish groups of voivodeships with the highest, high, low, and very low level of technical infrastructure development. From a long-term perspective, the conducted research can be seen as a contribution to existing research and serve to further compare the impact of technical infrastructure on the economic development of countries. The strength of the study is the adequately long time span of the analysis (2008 ? the period of the financial crisis and 2020 ? the COVID 2019 pandemic), which provides a basis for the formation of the infrastructure in question. The added value of the article is also a regional perspective on the level of development of technical infrastructure using multidimensional methods of statistical analysis. The results of the study can be used to make decisions at the national level regarding the retrofitting of infrastructure in regions with a low level of infrastructure development. For the European Union's decision-makers they can be a source of knowledge of where to direct EU funds the purpose of which is the infrastructural development of regions.