Growth Of Sector Research Articles

The Role of Creative Economic Growth, Production Value, and Investment in Labor Absorption in East Lombok Regency

The growth of the creative economy in East Lombok Regency offers great potential to create jobs and increase local competitiveness. The production value in this sector is an important indicator to measure the contribution of the creative economy to the economy, while investment plays a crucial role in driving innovation and production capacity. This study aims to analyze the effect of creative economic growth, production value, and investment on labor absorption in East Lombok Regency. This type of research is quantitative descriptive using secondary data. The results of the analysis of this study indicate that the growth of the creative economy has a fairly large role in labor absorption in East Lombok Regency. This is indicated by the results of the regression calculation which gives the result that the growth of the creative economy has a significant effect on labor absorption. However, the production value and investment do not show a significant effect on the welfare of workers in the area. However, the increase in production value is expected to support the growth of the creative economy sector. Overall, the results of simultaneous calculations show that the growth of the creative economy has a significant role in labor absorption in East Lombok Regency. On the other hand, although the production value and investment do not show a significant direct effect, they are still important supporting factors in the development of the creative economy.

The Role of Human Resource Management in African Construction Companies

African countries have been heavily investing in construction projects, both infrastructure and superstructure. The construction industry is one the rapidly growing sectors in the continent and it greatly contributes to employment. The population increase and the urbanization in the continent, the strong growth of the construction sector is inevitable. However, there are still many crucial challenges to overcome, financing, available electrical grids, transportation, procurement, and skilled employees. Human Resources Management plays an important role within a Construction Organizations, Institutions, Associations or Companies in terms of work distribution. It is also the principal nerve otherwise the skeleton of any business that we want to achieve an efficient and effective goal in short, medium and long run time. Our case of study, GUICOPRESS - Guinea shows the real situation of building construction in Africa in general and Guinea in particular. Guinea is a large open work place which needs to be well - structured and organized, because of the lack of modern facilities around the country. Conakry the capital city has poor architecture and infrastructures. Shanties are sharing the same zone or space with luxurious buildings here and there so that it is difficult to see the beauty of the city although it is the largest city in Guinea. According to the business local magazine “Gniouma, 2020”, GUICOPRESS employs more than 10, 000 employees in Guinea and stays the leader of small and medium size companies in Guinea. This strong capacity of that enterprise is due to the strong policy implemented by its General Management Director, who likes innovating his works, by investing some huge amount of money in manpower and machinery purchasing. Beyond its financial contribution, GUICOPRESS - Guinea contributes a lot in the charity’s field through its social unit called “KPC for Humanity” assisting beggars, building schools in remote areas for poor communities.

Review of Blockchain Technology on Data Security and Privacy: Recommendations for Advancing Tanzania's ICT Sector

The rapid growth of the ICT sector has led to increased global data exchange and innovation opportunities. The increased use of technology has brought about concerns regarding data security and privacy which triggered a rising interest in blockchain technology as a potential solution to security challenges. This research endeavours to comprehensively examine the influence of blockchain on data security and privacy inside and outside Tanzanian, filling the gap that exists. The blended approach was used to analyse blockchain's effects while focusing on ethical considerations. The review emphasizes the benefits of blockchain in enhancing data security, trust, and transparency, along with its various applications. The research highlights blockchain technology's potential to offer robust data protection and improve transparency while identifying the challenges that must be addressed for successful implementation. The study investigates the role of blockchain in securing information systems in global and Tanzanian settings, focusing on sectors such as healthcare, banking, education, and land registration. The study emphasises the significant potential of blockchain technology to impact various industries in Tanzania profoundly. It offers valuable insights for professionals, policymakers, and researchers, highlighting the need to investigate how blockchain can be applied explicitly within different sectors. Additionally, it suggests practical strategies for seamlessly integrating this technology, considering the unique challenges the Tanzanian ICT sector encounters.

Brazilian natural gas market dynamics: A data panel analysis of the Brazilian market compared with Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and India using Porter's five forces framework

This study offers a comparative analysis of natural gas markets in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and India, spanning from 2000 to 2020. Leveraging panel data and historical time series analysis, coupled with Porter's Five Forces framework, it examines industry dynamics across upstream, downstream, midstream, and upstream dimensions. Insights into competitive landscapes are derived, considering regulatory frameworks, resource availability, infrastructure development, and demand patterns. Despite Brazil's efforts to enhance domestic production, infrastructure, and regulatory reforms, challenges persist, hindering sectoral growth. Comparative studies underscore the need for policy improvements to align with investment commitments. This study contributes novel insights into the competitive positioning of natural gas markets, offering actionable recommendations for stakeholders. Identifying potential bottlenecks informs strict decision-making in the global energy landscape.

DIREITO DE IMAGEM DE JOGADORES EM GAMES

This work's main objective was to analyze the concepts that permeate the image rights of players in games with a focus on legal, economic and ethical implications, mapping and describing relevant legislation that regulated the image rights of players in games, analyzing economic and ethical implications. that permeate the subject, and also seeking to discuss possible weaknesses in the current scenario of the games industry and the use of player images. This theme stands out in relevance due tothe great growth of the electronic games sector, to such an extent that they have become a type of sport (e-sports), moving social and economic aspects. The method used was bibliographical research, with a search and analysis carried out in article publications, legislation, electronic magazines, official government websites and other materials made available online. The work discussed legislation such as: image rights, personality rights, arena rights, explained the development of electronic games and the economic aspects involved, and finally, presented information on positive and negative implications involving the issue today in Brazil . As a result, there is a drop in articles that discuss the specific topic, but it is also clear that the topic has been debated in the judiciary, especially due to the urgency of guidelines that guide Brazil regarding technological expansion and its implications. It was also concluded that there is a need for legislation that deals more specifically with the different circumstances involving sport and technology, so that there is no precedence in infringing civil rights and favoring game developers, but also does not delay the development of this branch in the our country.

An Exploratory Study on Evaluating the efficiency of Strategic Innovation in the Indian EdTech Landscape

India's educational technology (EdTech) sector has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the traditional educational ecosystem through the integration of digital solutions. This sector's growth has been fuelled by several factors, including increased internet penetration, the affordability of smartphones, and the ever-rising demand for quality education that transcends geographical, socio-economic, and infrastructural limitations. According to a report by RedSeer Consulting, the Indian EdTech industry is poised to grow from $2.8 billion in 2020 to a staggering $10.4 billion by 2025. This trajectory has been further catalysed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced educational institutions to shift to online learning platforms, solidifying EdTech’s role in India's educational future.

What the Literature Tells Us About the Transition of Second-Career Academics Into Higher Education

With the growth and evolution of the higher education sector in recent decades, universities have drawn on more diverse sources from which to recruit academic staff. One such route is for universities to recruit professionals from non-academic backgrounds to teach and research. The transition of career professionals becoming second-career academics is a growing phenomenon, but one that is under-researched in the literature. This paper summarises the findings in the literature on this topic from the last twenty-five years, drawing on forty-four academic articles. Common themes are discussed and presented in a chronological format from the decision-making process prior to transitioning, through the challenges and opportunities commonly experienced by second-career academics making the transition, concluding with a summary of the recommendations presented in the research. In the discussion section that follows, the author draws on their own experience as a second-career academic to summarise pertinent points and offer an additional perspective on the recommendations offered in the literature. The purpose of this article is to offer a summary of what is currently understood in the literature with a view to supporting further research into the transition of second-career academics as an important skills development issue for the higher education sector. The review finds that several recommendations are common in the literature (mentoring schemes, development of academic skills and agency, introduction of reference materials and cultural change) and the viability of these is discussed before recommendations are made for individuals considering transitioning to a career in academia.

Impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on the United States’ textiles and clothing imports from Asian countries: Evaluating the significance of Chinese aid and ACFTA

This study analyzes how Chinese aid and the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) impact Asian countries’ textiles and clothing (T&C) exports to the United States (US). The BRI is viewed as a hub-and-spoke network, with China as the central hub providing resources to the spoke countries along the Belt and Road region. These resources are intended to improve trade infrastructure and attract export-oriented foreign direct investment in the T&C sector. Utilizing an extended gravity model with a panel dataset, the study examines the effects of Chinese aid and ACFTA on the US T&C imports from 16 Asian economies between 2008 and 2019. The findings, obtained through the application of the feasible generalized least squares method, indicate a positive impact of Chinese aid and ACFTA on T&C exports. Policymakers are advised to leverage the BRI to stimulate T&C sector growth for export purposes, thereby creating more value for all stakeholders.

Research Progress on Viruses of Passiflora edulis.

Passiflora edulis, also known as passion fruit, is celebrated for its rich nutritional content, distinctive flavour, and significant medicinal benefits. At present, viral diseases pose a major challenge to the passion fruit industry, affecting both the production and quality of the fruit. These diseases impede the sustainable and healthy growth of the passion fruit sector. In recent years, with the expansion of P. edulis cultivation areas, virus mutations, and advances in virus detection technology, an increasing number of virus species infecting P. edulis have been discovered. To date, more than 40 different virus species have been identified; however, there are different strains within the same virus. This poses a challenge for the control and prevention of P. edulis virus disease. Therefore, this review discusses the different types of viruses and their characteristics, modes of transmission, and effects on the growth of the passion fruit plant, as well as the mechanisms of virus generation and preventive measures, with the hope that these discussions will provide a comprehensive understanding of and countermeasures for viruses in passion fruit.

Trends and Growth of Productivity of Agricultural Sector using Statistics Through Machine Learning in Assam

The study of trend and growth of agricultural sector by applying statistical techniques through machine learning analysis has become a powerful tool in in the long run. period, In this study Trend Analysis have been done using fitting of curves of the types, Exponential, Modified Exponential, Gompertz and Power Curves by taking secondary data for a period of 1993to 2023. The data have been collected from the official records of Directorate of Economics and Statistics Assam. Trend analysis have been done using Mann-Kendall test and Sen’s slope estimator. From the growth models modified exponential is adjudged by higher ????2 and lowest MSE and lowest AIC with significant t values.

Effects of FDI on the Growth of Agricultural Sector in Côte d'Ivoire: An Empirical Analysis Based on Toda-Yamamoto Causality Tests and ARDL Cointegration

This paper analyses the contribution of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to agricultural growth in Côte d'Ivoire over the period 1980-2021. The data come from World Development Indicators WDI (World Bank). The Toda-Yamamoto causality test and the ARDL cointegration approach are used. The results of the Toda-Yamamoto test show no causal link between FDI and agricultural growth, while those of the ARDL approach indicate that FDI has a negative impact on agricultural growth. There are several reasons for these results: insufficient resources allocated to the agricultural sector and the predominance of FDI in other sectors of activity in Côte d'Ivoire. Our results also show the role that the State must play in building infrastructure and increasing foreign trade.

Analysis of fiscal sustainability and its impact on enhancing economic growth in Iraq for the period (2004-2021)

The research aims to analyze and measure the reality of the Iraqi economy for the period (2004-2021)by applying the concept of financial sustainability and its indicators on economic growth. The paper's problem lies in the weak implementation of financial sustainability and indicators in most financial decisions in Iraq, negatively impacting economic growth in most economic sectors in Iraq. The paper started from the hypothesis that the weak implementation of financial sustainability in most of Iraq has contributed to the weakness of economic growth. The validity of the hypothesis has been proven using a standard model known as the Multiple Regression Model (ARDL), the study has yielded several results, the most important being the inverse relationship between the budget deficit as an independent variable and economic growth as a dependent variable. The budget deficit reached (59%) of the "gross domestic Product" indicating a deviation from the 3% deficit defined by the Maastricht treaty to ensure deficit coverage. Iraq's deviation from this percentage will lead to a decrease in economic growth. The paper also revealed an inverse relationship between public debt as an independent variable and economic growth as a dependent variable due to Iraq's violation of the golden rule, which dictates allocating debt to the investment side rather than consumptive spending. Paper type: Research paper.

The effects of financial development on crop productivity: ARDL evidence from Indian agriculture

Purpose This work aims to empirically investigate the effects of financial development on crop productivity of India. Design/methodology/approach Time series data such as crop production index, International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) financial development index, gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, arable land, rural population, trade openness and physical capital from 1980 to 2020 was used. The autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach of cointegration was used to determine the long-run equilibrium relationship between the selected time series. Also, ARDL long- and short-run coefficients were estimated to examine the effects of selected variables on crop productivity. Furthermore, to establish the robustness of results, long-run estimators such as fully modified least squares and the dynamic least squares were also used. Finally, using the vector error-correction model, causality between the selected time series was examined. Findings The ARDL cointegration test confirmed the existence of long-run equilibrium relationship among agricultural productivity, financial development, capital formation, GDP per capita, arable land, rural population and trade openness. The estimated long-run elasticities from all the three techniques and the short-run elasticities of ARDL have consistently suggested that the elasticity of financial development is higher (1.55% and 1.40%, respectively) in explaining the crop productivity of India. The short-run causality estimates indicated the presence of positive bidirectional causality between crop productivity and financial development and seven positive unidirectional causal relationships between the selected variables. Practical implications Agricultural credit being an important non-land input and essential for overall growth and sustenance of agricultural sector, the policymakers should ensure the overall development of its financial sector which will reduce the intermediation, informational and other transactional costs associated with agricultural credit. This will possibly result in timely availability and access to adequate and low-cost credit from institutional sources. Originality/value Though extensive research is available on the effects of financial development on economic growth, limited research is available concerning the impact of financial development on crop productivity, especially for an emerging economy like India. For India, predominantly studies have investigated the impact of farm credit on crop productivity but have not exclusively examined the effects of financial development on agricultural productivity. Therefore, this study not only adds to the empirical literature but also provides new evidence on the nexus between financial development and crop productivity by examining the effects of financial development on crop productivity using the composite financial development index developed by the IMF using the ARDL bounds test for cointegration and other econometric estimators.

Research on the Coupled and Coordinated Development of Tourism Informatization and Regional Tourism Economy in Jilin Province

This study is focused on developing an integrated coordination model designed to conduct an empirical assessment of the evaluation metrics and their respective weights concerning the tourism sector and regional economic growth in Jilin Province. By analyzing the level of coupling and coordination between these two domains, the findings indicate that, although the coordination level currently falls within the expected range, it remains suboptimal. This is primarily due to the relatively modest comprehensive evaluation scores of both the tourism informatization framework and the regional tourism economic system. To improve the level of coordination, this paper suggests several strategic measures. These include enhancing investments in information technology infrastructure and fostering the development of specialized talent. Such measures aim to effectively advance the synchronized development of the tourism sector and regional economic progress in Jilin Province.

Approaches for the On-Line Three-Dimensional Knapsack Problem with Buffering and Repacking

The rapid growth of the e-commerce sector, particularly in Latin America, has highlighted the need for more efficient automated packing and distribution systems. This study presents heuristic algorithms to solve the online three-dimensional knapsack problem (OSKP), incorporating buffering and repacking strategies to optimize space utilization in automated packing environments. These strategies enable the system to handle the stochastic nature of item arrivals and improve container utilization by temporarily storing boxes (buffering) and rearranging already packed boxes (repacking) to enhance packing efficiency. Computational experiments conducted on specialized datasets from the existing literature demonstrate that the proposed heuristics perform comparably to state-of-the-art methodologies. Moreover, physical experiments were conducted on a robotic packing cell to determine the time that buffering and repacking implicate. The contributions of this paper lie in the integration of buffering and repacking into the OSKP, the development of tailored heuristics, and the validation of these heuristics in both simulated and real-world environments. The findings indicate that including buffering and repacking strategies significantly improves space utilization in automated packing systems. However, they significantly increase the time spent packing.

Sharing channel choices for electric vehicle battery manufacturers when considering range anxiety among heterogeneous consumers

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the optimal pricing decisions and shared channel strategy selection of battery manufacturers considering heterogeneous consumers' range anxiety.Design/methodology/approachAmidst the rapid growth of the electric vehicle sector, countries are promoting upgrades in the automotive industry. However, insufficient driving range causes consumer range anxiety. The study utilizes the Stackelberg game model to assess how range anxiety influences battery manufacturers' pricing and channel strategy decisions across three strategies.FindingsWe find that electric vehicle battery manufacturers' decisions to cooperate with third-party sharing platforms (TPSPs) are primarily influenced by fixed costs and consumer range anxiety levels. As range anxiety increases, the cost threshold for joining shared channels rises, reducing cooperation likelihood. However, considering diverse consumer needs, especially a higher proportion of leisure-oriented consumers, increases the likelihood of cooperation. Furthermore, higher battery quality makes direct participation in shared channels more probable.Originality/valueIn the electric vehicle industry, range anxiety is a significant concern. While existing literature focuses on its impact on consumer behavior and charging infrastructure, this study delves into battery manufacturers' strategic responses, offering insights into channel options and pricing strategies amidst diverse consumer segments.

Long-run Relationship between Power Consumption and Manufacturing Sector Output in Nigeria

Power remains the engine of growth of every economy while the manufacturing sector remains the key driver of a transformed modern economy. Despite several power sector reforms, Nigeria’s manufacturing sector continued to underperform. This study focused on examining the long-run relationship between power consumption and manufacturing sector output in Nigeria. We estimated an ARDL model based on the bounds-testing approach to cointegration. Our results indicate that manufacturing sector output and electricity consumption are cointegrated and that short-run deviations from equilibrium are corrected up to 83 per cent annually. The result showed that power consumption is positively related to manufacturing sector output. This implies that improved power sector will stimulate manufacturing sector growth. Our result also showed that capital formation, labour force and private sector credit are positively related to the manufacturing sector while the monetary policy rate is negatively related to the manufacturing sector. Given our findings, we recommend that the government should implement a sustainable power sector reform that prioritizes the manufacturing sector. This will stimulate growth, reduce the cost of energy and indirectly reduce price of manufactured products. We equally recommend creating a conducive environment for investment in the manufacturing sector through favourable monetary policy rates to allow manufacturers access to credit.

Short-term and long-term cointegration analysis of foreign direct investment and value added generation in the manufacturing industry

The contraction of manufacturing economic activity in Latin American countries has been affected by the health crisis in the last few years. This phenomenon has negatively impacted the Latin American countries’ economies. In order to evaluate the impact of the manufacturing economy, this research integrates the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on the growth of the Ecuadorian manufacturing sector, from 1981 to 2019, considering the role of the state through public spending using cointegration. The results are not consistent considering the empirical framework used; thus, FDI has a negative and significant influence on the manufacturing sector. Also, the manufacturing sector has a strong relationship with FDI in the short run and a less significant one in the long run. The results presented in this research suggest promoting domestic and FDI in the manufacturing sector, not only towards overexploited and monopolized sectors such as mining and telecommunications.

Transformation and Development of New Energy Vehicle Industry Based on Social Policy Inquiry

The new energy vehicle industry has drawn the interest of international attention with the growing global demand for sustainability and reduction of carbon footprint. The growth of the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) industry is profoundly influenced by global policies aimed at driving technological innovation, meeting environmental requirements, and facilitating economic transformation. Multiple stakeholders, from policymakers to companies, from consumers to technology developers, are working together to drive the rapid growth of this industry. By analyzing research and practices from various nations and areas, insights can be gained on strategies for successfully advancing the growth of the new energy vehicle sector. From a social point of view more environmentally friendly, reducing the pollution of the traditional class of oil vehicles on the environment; from the consumer point of view, due to the fierce competition in the growth of the automotive new energy sector, the businessman will provide more tempting products to attract consumers, to promote the consumer to pick the price is more suitable for the quality of the product better, and further increase customer satisfaction. The future development of the new energy vehicle industry relies on progress on multiple fronts: policy, technology, and market. The healthy development and environmental sustainability of the industry can be more effectively promoted through international cooperation, technological innovation, and a deeper understanding of consumer needs. Policymakers need to take these factors into account to ensure that policies are both relevant to current market and technological realities and adaptable to future changes.

India’s growth in the era of secular stagnation

As one of the world’s fastest-growing and largest economies, India is showing growth momentum while advanced countries have long been suffering from secular stagnation and the recent China’s slowdown is also evident. In the context of the current economic juncture and global integration, this paper attempts to analyze such Indian growth dynamism and factors affecting it. In particular, this paper aims to investigate (1) the degree of synchronization in economic activities between India, the selected advanced countries and China, (2) the transmission channel focusing on trade, with a particular focus on China, and (3) sectoral growth and India’s manufacturing drive. It utilizes exploratory data and correlation analyses. The key finding is, firstly, India’s synchronization with the global economy has been deepening. The growth trend reaffirms the general perception that India exhibits high growth, whereas advanced countries experience continuous low growth. On the other hand, the cyclical growth shows that the Indian economy is experiencing weaknesses as are the advanced countries and Chinese economy. Secondly, India is closely linked with China via trade channels. It aided in deepening the dependency on China rather than promoting domestic production due to the high cost of capital and intermediate goods and lack of technology. Thirdly, the sectoral analysis indicates the weakness of manufacturing sector that is associated with declining investment and the lower profit margin. These findings suggest that India is exposed to both external and domestic weaknesses in driving its economic growth. Under such juncture, it needs careful monitoring whether India will be able to sustain long term growth impetus.