Regional Market Research Articles

Zunehmende Fachkräfteengpässe – Warum sind ländliche Räume besonders betroffen?

Abstract Over the past decade, firms’ recruitment problems have increased significantly in Germany. We show that skill shortages have been more pronounced in rural areas and that the gap between rural and urban regions has slightly increased. The intensity of a local skill shortage is linked to regional labour market conditions, the occupational composition and the share of small establishments. However, the most important factor is a more advanced demographic change in rural areas. Of all factors considered, the proportion of older workers correlates most strongly with the regional vacancy rate.

Digital transformation, supply chain collaboration, and enterprise growth: Theoretical logic and Chinese practice

The rapid development of the new generation of digital technology has injected new vitality into the digital transformation (DT) and continued growth of enterprises. This paper selects data from China's A-share listed companies from 2010 to 2019 and uses transaction cost theory to empirically test the effect of enterprise digital transformation (EDT) on enterprise growth and its mechanism. Research has found that DT can significantly promote enterprise growth. The reduction of supply chain collaboration costs plays an important role as an intermediary mechanism in this process. At the same time, industry competition intensity, regional marketization level, and digital infrastructure level have played positive regulatory roles. In addition, when the enterprise's level of financing constraints is low and it is a manufacturing enterprise or state-owned enterprise, the promotion effect of EDT on enterprise growth is more significant. While expanding the research perspective and measurement methods of EDT, this paper integrates the strategic actions of EDT and the inter-enterprise collaboration costs of the supply chain into a unified theoretical framework, revealing a new theoretical mechanism for DT to promote enterprise growth. It also provides practical inspiration for relevant policy formulation and enterprise transformation and upgrading.

The Degree of Availability of a Creativity Culture among Kindergarten Teachers in the Capital Amman from the Female Kindergarten Principals Point of View

The study aimed at revealing the degree of Availability of a Creativity culture among kindergarten teachers in the capital Amman from of a Female Kindergarten principals point of view. The descriptive survey methodology was used, the study sample consisted of (341) female principals, and the questionnaire was used as a study tool which, distributed over four domains of (26) items, and the domains were (the domain of originality and intellectual fluency, the domain of mental flexibility and the ability to analyze, the domain of focus and sensitivity to problems, and domain of tendency to experiment). Its validity and reliability were confirmed. The most important results of the study indicated that the degree of availability creativity culture among kindergarten teachers in Amman from the viewpoint of the female kindergarten principals came to a high degree at the total level and at the level of domains. The results showed that there were statistically significant differences in the availability degree of a culture of creativity among kindergarten teachers in the capital, Amman, due to the variable of experience and in favor of the category of 10 years or more. The researcher recommends maintaining this level of creativity culture to enable teachers to become kindergarten leaders and work to adopt creative children and determine their future paths to work as inventive leaders who keep pace with the local, regional and global labor market. Finally, there were no significant differences due to the educational qualification.

Climate risks and the REITs market

AbstractThis study presents results supporting the need to price climate risks in real estate investment trusts. We approach this objective by conducting some empirical analyses for global, regional, and [US] sectoral REITs for want of wider coverage while we also consider variants of climate risks involving physical and transition risks. We first establish that climate concerns amplify the volatility of REIT returns. While our results are split for sectoral REITs, we find that both physical and transition risks magnify the volatility in the regional and global REITs market. However, when we consider the US sectoral REITs, we find contrasting evidence between the two variants of climate risks. While the transition risks seem to raise the REITs market volatility, perhaps owing to improved trading in the market as signalled by some level commitments towards addressing climate change, the physical risks associated with damages due to climate change tend to lower the REITs market volatility due to lower trading. Consequently, we formulate a framework that enables a profit‐maximizing investor to observe climate risks when making investment decisions in the REITs market, and we further show that doing so provides higher economic gains than ignoring it. This outcome has implications for investors looking for the best hedging strategy against climate‐related risks, especially as the world intensifies efforts towards de‐carbonization.

Marketing of Regions as a component of sustainable development strategy: challenges, prospects, and tools

At this stage of development, the region's need for more competitiveness with implementing sustainable development concepts is becoming increasingly important. It has been established that with such sensitivity, the potential essence will be reversed due to the specifics of the concentration of production and capital. Currently, there is an increase in regional marketing tools, quizzes, and features of their implementation as a warehouse strategy of continuous development. Technologies and tools for implementing regional marketing were determined, and their advantages and disadvantages were analyzed. Problematic aspects of using these tools are also highlighted, which can be adjusted to optimize the marketing strategy in the future. Based on the analysis of sustainable regional development strategies, a list of crucial recommendations for forming relevant strategies to implement its provisions more effectively is presented. Adapting the sustainable development strategy to new challenges necessitates a comprehensive, long-term approach to regional recovery and inclusiveness. This approach involves each region setting priorities across various sectors (infrastructure, human capital, economy, security, institutions, e-government, environmental protection, etc.). Therefore, when updating the toolkit, it is crucial to consider the unique needs of each region and evaluate the protection of the interests of regions most affected by military actions. It is evident that effective regional marketing can only be achieved through the coordination of all aspects of its specificity in the social, managed, and reproductive spheres. This research also addresses the challenges and issues that arise in the formation of regional marketing strategies under the conditions of martial law in Ukraine. These include security concerns, a decline in investment attractiveness, reputational risks, the need to reorient marketing strategies, and specific communication requirements. Keywords: marketing of the region, strategy of sustainable development, technologies and tools of marketing, attractiveness of the region, investments, security, branding of the region.

Effects of Palm Oil Deodorizer Distillate on the Ruminal Environment of Sheep.

This study aimed to assess the impact of palm oil deodorizer distillate (POD) on the ruminal environment, including (i) microbial community, (ii) ruminal degradability, and (iii) apparent digestibility in sheep. The data used were derived from twenty rumen-cannulated sheep fed five isoproteic and isofiber diets based on elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum. cv. Roxo) silage supplemented with 0, 25, 50, 75, or 100 g kg-1 POD on a dry matter (DM) basis. Rumen fluid samples were collected three hours after feeding directly from the ventral sac of the rumen via a cannula and then subjected to DNA extraction, which was subsequently used for 16S rDNA amplification, followed by sequencing and diversity analysis. In this study, the microbial diversity was dominated by Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes, followed by Euryarchaetoa, Actinobacteria, and Tenericutes, in the ruminal environment, and was slightly modified when supplemented with the POD up to 100 g/kg (10%), leading to only a slight decrease in the diversity index. The ruminal degradability, ruminal fermentation parameters, and apparent digestibility were slightly compromised by the inclusion of up to 25 g of POD per kg of DM, and larger inclusions interfered with the ruminal degradability of fibrous fractions and the apparent digestibility of dry matter. This lipid supplement showed good results for feeding sheep and is an inexpensive and abundant alternative in the regional market.

Models for the Development of Regional Cinematographies in the Russian Federation: Preliminary Observations

The article is devoted to the current state of regional cinema development in the Russian Federation and draws on the authors’ extensive practical experience in the development of regional cinema in Russia.A brief historiography of the issue is given, and approaches to the definition of “regional cinema” are considered. The authors explore models of regional cinema development in contemporary Russia by analyzing key areas in different regions. For generalization and modelling, the methodology for analyzing the region’s activity in the sphere of film development, which includes 10 areas, developed in 2018, is taken as a basis. This methodology allowed us to isolate several models that are based on a certain dominant factor. These include attracting external film crews to the region and supporting them through a regional film commission (the Kaliningrad model); the prevalence of authentic ethnic issues in cinema, which form the content basis of regionally produced products and are primarily oriented towards the internal regional distribution market and domestic audiences (the Yakut model); and the creation of a workshop for higher specialized film education programmes in a particular region (the Kabardino-Balkarian model). The authors also suggest a mixed model, which does not have a clear dominant development direction and is common in most regions of the Russian Federation. The authors also draw attention to models of regional cinema development that may become promising in the future.

Assessing the Role of Social Media in the Polarization of Youth Tourism in the Kursk Regions

The relevance of the study is determined by the need to assess the effectiveness of using social media in disseminating information about new objects in the field of youth tourism in the regional market in order to adjust measures for its popularization. The purpose of this study is to analyze the presence of organizations involved in the development of tourism, including youth tourism, in social media represented on the tourism market of Kursk and the degree of their involvement in informing the youth of the region about tourist sites available to them, as well as developing recommendations for increasing the efficiency of communicating information about new products to consumers.Objectives: determining the level of use of social media by organizations and institutions responsible for the development and promotion of tourism to communicate information about tourism services to young people; assessment of trends in the use of social media among young people; searching for directions for effective promotion of information through social media in modern conditions of technology development.Methodology. As part of the study, the authors used methods of content analysis of information from open sources, comparative and economic analysis. The results of the study are presented using systematization methods and the tabular method. Recommendations are formulated using the logical method.Results. It has been established that information about services and youth tourism facilities is not communicated effectively to consumers. A gap has been identified between the speed of emergence of new services, locations, offers and informing young people as the end consumer. The directions for expanding the possibilities of using the potential of modern means of social media for the effectiveness of informing young people are substantiated.Conclusions. An analysis of the effectiveness of the use of social media by organizations involved in the development and promotion of youth tourism, carried out as part of this study, confirmed the authors’ hypothesis about the existence of a gap between the emergence of new services, locations, competitions and informing the end consumer about this.

From grass to gas and beyond: Anaerobic digestion as a key enabling technology for a residual grass biorefinery

Roadside grass clippings hold potential as a sustainable source of bioenergy as they do not compete with crops for land use, and are only partially utilized for low-value applications. In this study, we proposed using roadside grass as a sole feedstock for anaerobic digestion (AD) in three different settings, and assessed the potential of producing biomaterials and fertilizers from grass-based digestate. Wet continuous digestion at pilot scale and dry batch digestion at pilot and large scales resulted in biogas yields up to 700 Nm3.t−1 DOM with a methane content of 49–55 %. Despite promising results, wet AD had operational problems such as clogging and poor mixing; once upscaled, the dry digestion initially also presented an operational problem with acidification, which was overcome by the second trial. Digested grass fibers from the pilot dry AD were processed into biomaterials and performed similarly or better than the undigested fibers, while around 20 % performance reduction was observed when compared to reference wood fibers. A mass balance indicated reduced fiber recovery when higher biogas production was obtained. The liquid fraction from the pilot dry AD was characterized for its nutrient content and used as a biofertilizer in another study. In contrast, the leachate collected from the large-scale dry AD had a low nitrogen content and high chloride content that could hinder its further use. Finally, a regional market analysis was conducted showing that the biocomposites produced with the available grass fibers could substitute at least half of the current European market based on our results.

Реализация программ активного туризма как драйвер развития регионального рынка туристских услуг

Increasing interest in healthy lifestyle and active recreation is a new trend of consumer preferences. There has been a significant increase in income from the sale of active tours in Russian regions. Their popularity has increased significantly in recent years. The purpose of the study was to analyze the practice and problems of implementing active tourism programs in Orel region, and to substantiate the importance and significance of popularization and implementation of active tourism programs for the development of regional tourism market. Methods of analysis and synthesis, comparison, comparison, and review evaluation were used in the study. The article provides an overview of interpretations of the concept of active tourism given by the authors of scientific works, and its social significance and development priority are indicated in connection with the instruction of the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin, given to the Cabinet of Ministers: to consider a set of measures for the development of active tourism. The results of the review of organizing active tourism practice in Orel region are presented, and its types and organization system model in the region are indicated. It is proved that active tourism plays a significant role in formation of the tourist flow in the region, since the projects that attract federal funding to the region are being implemented in this area. A number of initiatives of Orel entrepreneurs received grant support from the Government of the Russian Federation. At the same time, active tourism has not received due attention so far. The main problems of the development of active tourism in Orel region are identified and outlined. The conclusion is made about the insufficient use of active tourism potential. So it is necessary to adjust and detail the Program of domestic tourism development in Orel region. Entities engaged in tourism activities in the region and organizations planning investments in tourism industry should receive a clear instruction concerning the priority of active tourism development in the region. This motivates them to focus their efforts on tourist products formation in demand in the region, expand the range of offers in the sector of active tourism, and accordingly initiates the development of regional tourism market. Development of active tourism will significantly increase competitiveness of tourist destination.

Spatial-temporal assessment of regional labor market differentiation

Abstract The purpose of this article is a comparative analysis of regional and temporal labor market differentiation. In the study, the following voivodeships were taken as comparative objects. In accordance, following the administrative division, the voivodeships were adopted, while the research period was taken as the years 2011–2021. To study the differentiation of the voivodeship labor markets, the classical method of share shifts and the analysis of share shifts were used. The number of employed people and the registered unemployed by gender were chosen as the measures of differentiation on which the study was based. The results of the analyses made it possible to examine changes in the structure and assess the development of regional labor markets over time.

Total plate count and yeast mold count in liquid traditional medicine (Jamu) sold in the sukoharjo region market

Total plate count and yeast mold count in liquid traditional medicine (Jamu) sold in the sukoharjo region market

FORMATION OF A MODEL FOR MANAGING THE POTENTIAL OF REGIONAL MARKETS

In an unstable and rapidly changing economic environment, it becomes even more difficult to determine the state and prospects of development of specific markets, especially regional ones, where specific conditions are in place. In order to effectively coordinate the development of a particular regional market, it is necessary to clearly define the extent to which its potential has been exploited and to identify the factors that influence the formation of the regional market's potential. The subject of the study is the theoretical and methodological foundations of managing the potential of regional markets. The aim of the study is to develop a model for managing the potential of the regional market. Methodology. To achieve the goal of the study, the following tasks were set and solved: a critical analysis of approaches to the definition of the concept of "regional market potential" was carried out, the theoretical and methodological foundations for the formation of a model for managing the potential of the regional market were substantiated, the components of this model were clarified, and the types of links between the components of the model for managing the potential of the regional market were identified. The paper uses the following methods and approaches to research: abstract and logical approach used in the study of the theoretical and methodological foundations of interaction management, analysis of theoretical approaches to the formation of a model for managing the potential of the regional market, inductive and deductive (used to determine the factors influencing the formation of a model for managing the potential of the regional market), systematisation and generalisation (to clarify the concept of "regional market potential"). Results. The research considers the processes of formation and management of the potential of regional markets. It reveals the essence of the concept of "potential of the regional market" on the basis of studying the definition of the concept of "potential". The article describes and groups approaches to determining the market potential of a region and formulates its own definition of the regional market potential as "the upper limit of production, sales and consumption of a certain type of product in the region, at which the financial interests of market participants are maximally satisfied, for which the existing resources are sufficient". The publication identifies the factors influencing the state of the regional market potential: industrial capacities, development of regional infrastructure and logistics, demographic situation, population income and purchasing power, resource provision of the region, opportunities for international trade. The article characterises the structure of the regional market potential: the forming component (production, consumer and trade potential) and the ensuring component (socio-economic potential of the region). A model of management of the regional market potential is proposed. Practical implications. The proposed model will help to clarify the role and functional relationships between the components of the regional market potential and take into account the peculiarities of the functioning of regional markets in the implementation of market forecasts. Value/originality. In the structure of the regional market potential, unlike the well-known ones, the forming and ensuring components of the regional market potential are distinguished. The addition of the trade potential component to the traditional forming components, such as consumer and production potential, will allow taking into account trade opportunities and conditions for fast and high-quality trade organisation in the region.

Strategic Model for SMEs: A Conceptual Framework for Navigating Business Success in South Sumatra

This study focuses on the development of a strategic model to enhance the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Sumatra, Indonesia. Recognizing the significant contribution of SMEs to national GDP globally, particularly in Indonesia, this study focuses on South Sumatra to explore tailored approaches for SME optimization in the region. The study presents an in-depth analysis of the relationship between business strategy and SME performance, considering the business environment of South Sumatra as a key moderating factor. The study aims to provide actionable insights and strategies for SMEs in South Sumatra by offering a comprehensive framework that aligns strategic initiatives with regional market dynamics. This endeavor is geared towards boosting their performance and, consequently, their contribution to the broader Indonesian economy. The ultimate goal is to establish a robust, adaptable model for SME success in varied economic landscapes, with a particular focus on the distinctive challenges and opportunities in South Sumatra.

The causes of income inequality in urban China: A household assets perspective

Despite income inequality in China being a heated topic in scholarship and public discussion, little research has explored the trend in income inequality since the mid-2010s or focused on the implications of household assets on income inequality. Using pooled cross-sectional data from the Chinese General Social Survey, we estimate income inequality at the household level from 2012 to 2021 and further examine the effects of two types of household assets (housing assets (HA) and financial assets (FA)) on income inequality in urban China, as well as the moderating effects of socioeconomic status (SES) and regional marketization. The results indicate that national income inequality was sustained at a high level between 2012 and 2021, while income inequality in urban households was higher than that in rural households. Both HA and FA were positively related to income inequality, and the latter assets had a stronger effect on income inequality. The association between the two types of household assets and income inequality strengthened along with an increase in family SES and regional marketization levels. The study highlights that FA, relative to HA, are a more important contributor to income inequality among urban households, thus extending the literature on inequality and social stratification in contemporary China by revealing the causes underlying rising income inequality from the household assets perspective.

АНАЛИЗ АССОРТИМЕНТА РАСТВОРИТЕЛЕЙ И РАЗБАВИТЕЛЕЙ ИНЪЕКЦИОННЫХ РАСТВОРОВ ДЛЯ ПЕДИАТРИЧЕСКОЙ ПРАКТИКИ

Introduction. Solvents and diluents for parenteral medicines are widely used in pediatric hospitals and occupy leading positions in terms of the number of packages in purchases. Injectables are prescribed to children in reduced volumes, as compared to adults. In this regard, it is relevant to study the solvents and diluents available for parenteral administration of drugs in terms of packaging types and reduced volumes for use in pediatrics in the domestic pharmaceutical market. Aim of the study is to analyze the available solvents and diluents for parenteral medicines, such as water for injection, isotonic solutions of sodium chloride, Ringer, and Ringer lactate, on the Russian pharmaceutical market and in a multidisciplinary children’s hospital. Material and Methods. Objects of the study were data from the State Register of Medicines of Russia, the requisition slips of Medical Devices and Pharmacy of Tatarstan for medicines shipped from a warehouse to the Republic Clinical Children’s Hospital of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan in 2022, the price lists for medicines of pharmaceutical wholesalers (September 2023), and the data from scientific publications. Results and Discussion. The data obtained indicate that the regional pharmaceutical market has about twice as many options for the supply of medicinal solvents and diluents than in a children’s multidisciplinary hospital, and this allows expanding the range of this group of medicines. It can be assumed that pharmaceutical industrial enterprises do not produce a full range of options for the volume of primary packaging of solvents and diluents registered in the State Register of Medicines. Conclusions. In Russia, reduced volumes (20-30 ml) of 0.9% sodium chloride, 5% glucose, Ringer, and Ringer lactate solutions in vials for intravenous drip administration in pediatric practice are neither registered nor produced. The depth coefficient of the assortment of the studied solvents and diluents for parenteral medicines in relation to the volume of primary packaging in a children’s multidisciplinary hospital is 0.102. This indicates the need for medical organizations to consider the possibilities of the pharmaceutical market when drawing up applications for the supply of medicines.

ANALYSIS OF REGIONAL STOCK MARKETS FOR INVESTMENT & DIVERSIFICATION PERSPECTIVE: EVIDENCE FROM PAKISTAN, CHINA & INDIAN STOCK MARKETS

The academic ramification of research is that it is one of few that provides a comprehensive analysis of regional market cointegration. One of this study methods is application of pairwise cointegration that is useful for figuring out strength of long-term link amid two variables. In order to reap benefits of diversity, it is better to invest locally rather than traveling to another region, which is why this study investigates new options for academicians to examine long-term interaction between regional stock markets. Study employs most efficient pairwise cointegrated approach to illustrate precise link amid two variables. Daily data of these countries' stock market indices from 2002-2018, used to study stock market co-movement/co-integration. The statistical tests were applied like Dickey Fuller test, regression & co-variance. Pairwise co-integration is examined after confirming combine co integration of three markets. Results show that there is no cointegration amid stock markets of Pakistan China & India. So, Pakistani investors have chance to participate in other two markets at a time when it appears to be lucrative investment portfolio.

Labor market in rural areas of Akmola region of Kazakhstan: regional aspect

The goal is to identify the features and determine quantitative parameters of the regional labor market in the Akmola region. Methods – analytical and statistical industry information is systematized and summarized using economic-statistical, balance sheet and abstract-logical methods from open access sources and scientific literature. Results - the features were studied and characteristics of labor potential of the region were given, analysis of absolute and relative indicators characterizing the dynamics of region's population movement was carried out, which made it possible to identify the main trends in its change in recent years. Demographic factors affecting the formation of labor force are shown. The volumes of socio-demographic load were calculated. Conclusions - it has been established that proportion of village residents tends to decrease both in absolute value and in the structure of total number. The main criteria are population migration and decrease in its natural increase. The reduction in the number of economically active residents of rural areas is explained by negative balance of difference between people who have entered active age and those who have retired, as well as migration processes that have their own specifics. It is noted that the level of the region’s labor resources is directly related to demographic development of the given territory. The deterioration of the demographic situation has a negative impact on quantitative and qualitative dimensions characterizing the regional labor market. The youth segment remains rather unbalanced, the areas of employment of young specialists are closely related to low levels of income and labor productivity, the persistent gap between professional orientation of youth and the labor needs of enterprises becomes one of the barriers to the employment of young people.

The State and Development of Peasant Farms on the Example of the Penza Region

Introduction. The development of small forms of farming and their part in the food supply plays a crucial role in the agricultural sector of the economy. Peasant arms, like agricultural organizations, present suppliers of agricultural products on the regional mar-ket. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the directions for the development of peasant farms, as an important source of development and strengthening of rural areas. Materials and methods. We analyzed the state and development of small businesses in the Penza region on the basis of statistical data for 2010, 2019-2021. The theoretical ba-sis was provided by literary sources on the development of small forms of farming in the agro-industrial complex and state support for small agricultural businesses. The follow-ing research methods were used: systematic, monographic, comparison, economic and statistical. Results. The analysis of small agribusiness in the Penza region revealed that the development of peasant farms in the production of crop and livestock products has a positive trend, but at the same time the share of agricultural products of this category of farms in the gross output in the region as a whole decreases. There is a low percentage of peasant farms selling potatoes, vegetables, livestock and poultry, and milk. To solve the problem of marketing manufactured products, it is necessary, in our opinion, to unite peasant farms and create agricultural consumer cooperatives, which is possible with real government support. The main form of support for farmers is grant support. Conclusions. Small business requires human resources to introduce innovative, digital technologies in farm production.

How digital government mediate the influence of fossil fuels on green innovation: Evidence from China's a-share industrial enterprises

China's rapid economic growth has resulted in a heavy reliance on fossil fuels, necessitating effective government intervention to facilitate their green transformation within the industrial sector. Therefore, a comprehensive investigation into the impact of mineral resource and fossil fuel dependence (ED) on the green transformation of Chinese enterprises, alongside the role of digital governance systems, holds paramount importance. This study delves into the influence of ED on firms' green technology innovation (FGI) using data sourced from A-share industrial enterprises listed on China's Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges during the period from 2011 to 2021. Additionally, it examines the internal mechanisms facilitated by digital government, and provides insights into the heterogeneity observed from the perspectives of enterprises' industry classifications and sizes. The following conclusions are drawn: (1) ED significantly impedes the enhancement of green technology innovation levels among listed industrial enterprises, and this finding remains robust across multiple testing methods. (2) ED demonstrates varying inhibitory effects on firms' green technology innovation, with the most pronounced impact observed in the energy production and supply industry and the mining industry, and a relatively weaker effect observed in manufacturing enterprises. Furthermore, the inhibitory effect of fossil energy dependence on green technology innovation is observed to be stronger in small-scale enterprises compared to their larger counterparts. (3) The advancement of the digital economy notably mitigates the inhibitory effect of fossil energy dependence on firms' green technology innovation. (4) ED primarily diminishes the level of green innovation by reducing the stringency of government environmental regulations, hindering regional marketization, and impeding the industrial structure's upgrade.