State Of Market Research Articles

Legal Regulation of the Cloud Services Market of Ukraine

Based on the analysis of the economic state of the cloud services market and trends of its development, it was concluded that cloud technologies have a significant impact on the activities of business entities, as well as state administration bodies of all developed countries of the world.
 It was established that the cloud services market of Ukraine is at the formation stage, which is connected with the unsatisfactory economic condition of business entities due to the military aggression launched by the Russian Federation.
 The current state of legal security of the cloud services market of Ukraine is studied; at the same time, it is substantiated that the Law “On Cloud Services” adopted by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in February 2022 only lays the foundations for its legal development and further formation of a legal framework aimed at the comprehensive regulation of the relations arising from the provision and consumption of cloud services under market principles.
 It is emphasized that for proper implementation of the Law provisions, the approval by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of a number of subordinate legal acts is required, namely: structure and order of the formation and use of electronic catalogs of cloud services and services of data processing centers; requirements to the providers of cloud services; procedure for providing cloud services related to the processing of the state information resources; procedure for the proposals development for the use of cloud services by state authorities, as well as a standard contract that must be concluded between the providers and users of cloud services.
 Criteria for the quality and safety of cloud services that must be guaranteed by their provider, in case of crisis situations and cyber attacks, are proposed. 
 The expediency of supplementing the Law of Ukraine “On Cloud Services” with the provisions that empower the regulator of cloud services to inspect the providers of cloud services in the event that they provide the regulator with incomplete of false information, as well as to make requests that are mandatory for consideration by other addressees, is substantiated.
 It is proposed to introduce legal liability of the officials of state bodies in case they do not return to Ukraine state information databases and their backup copies within six months after the termination or cancellation of the legal regime of martial law.
 
 Keywords: cloud services, cloud computing technologies, cloud servers, regulator in the field of communication services

Increasing the Retirement Age: Policy Effects and Underlying Mechanisms

We study the effects of increasing the statutory retirement age (SRA) in the Netherlands, using regression discontinuity design and administrative data on the universe of the population. We find clear and large employment effects of the reform. A simple model in which individuals stay longer in their pre-SRA labor market state predicts the treatment effects well. The employment level before the SRA and the retirement hazard at the SRA are the key determinants of the effects of the policy change. Exploring potential explanations for the high hazard rate observed in the Netherlands, our results point to an important role for employers’ effects. (JEL H55, J14, J26, J32)

Methodology and Engineering of a Sustainable Market Model

The article presents the authors’ approach to the methodology (logic of cognition) of the market, the process of modelling a representative market with the proof of the possibility of appropriate management of the market state. The study was tested on the example of Ukraine’s vegetable market according to the development trends of the last 30 years. The functional model of the market was considered by the set of its functional factors and the possibility to identify market efficiency. It is substantiated that regulations should be considered through manipulation of a set of indicators and restrictions, which allows reducing market management to an essentially engineering task, the feasibility of which is determined by the dynamics of increase in the effects of market functioning.
 Keywords: market, market model, market functionality, market efficiency, market management

МОДЕЛІ ТА МЕТОДИ УПРАВЛІННЯ ЗАЛУЧЕНИМ КАПІТАЛОМ НА ПІДПРИЄМСТВІ

Raised capital is a part of the enterprise's capital, which is formed at the expense of external sources, such as loans, credits, issuance of securities, etc. Raised capital, such as loans, bonds, shares or investments, is an important part of financing a business. It is an important tool for financing the company's activities, but at the same time it is associated with certain risks. Achieving effective management of this capital helps to ensure sustainable operation and growth of the enterprise, ensure financial stability and the ability to pay interest or repay loans on time. A business must determine the optimal mix of financing that meets its needs and constraints. Effective management of capital employed can help a company to be more competitive in the market, as it helps to influence the cost of capital and overall financial profitability. Factors affecting the capital structure include the organizational and legal form of the enterprise, industry specifics of operational activity, the size of the enterprise, the cost of capital, the freedom to choose sources of financing, the state of the capital market and the level of income taxation. Regular determination of capital management efficiency indicators is important for monitoring the current state of its structure. The important issues related to the effective use of loans and other forms of borrowed capital to achieve the company's financial goals are considered in the article. Debt management strategies and tools, optimization of debt service costs, as well as risks associated with the use of borrowed capital were studied.

Private equity market development, state ownership, and firm innovation: Evidence from China

In this work, we examine how private equity (PE) market development affects firm innovation. Using a large sample containing 2,568,137 firm-year observations of nonlisted firms in China and an ordinary least squares (OLS) regression model, we show that firms in regions with more developed PE markets exhibit a disproportionally higher level of innovation as proxied by patent quantity and quality. We further find that state ownership mitigates the positive effects of PE market development on firm innovation. Moreover, this mitigating effect of state ownership is more pronounced during a politically uncertain period and in industries showing greater dependence on external finance or receiving less support from government policy. Our results are robust to matched sample analysis, alternative measures of PE market development and innovation, and instrument variable tests and analysis on the change of ownership.

Тенденции развития столичного рынка офисной недвижимости в современных условиях

The article analyzes the state of the Moscow office real estate market during the crisis periods. The aim of the study is to consider how the real estate market changes under conditions of uncertainty. The objectives are to analyze the impact of crisis situations on demand, supply, as well as to assess the correlation of these indica-tors with the general economic environment. Research methods used in the article are comparative analysis, statistical methods. The study revealed patterns in changes in the volume of demand for office real estate dur-ing a period of high economic turbulence. At the same time, it is noted that the volume of supply at the moment is not growing significantly as interest increases after the peak crisis stages due to the long period of construc-tion of a new facility and the rise in the cost of project financing, conceived in connection with bank lending. The practical significance of the research results lies in the possibility of applicable in forecasting the market situa-tion, using the extrapolation method.

Analyzing the Development Status of Contemporary Chinese Cosmetics Market via Practices of Merge and Acquisition in the Luxury Industry

China’s cosmetics industry has long been in a situation of potential problems. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the cosmetics industry suffered certain setbacks, resulting in limited development. The cosmetics market in China has always been dominated by foreign products. Through research, it has been found that there are many domestic cosmetics brands, but there is a lack of experience in management and operation. This article analyzes the mergers and acquisitions and development history of international luxury goods groups, and analyzes whether there are any parts that can be used for reference to promote the development of the domestic cosmetics industry. The article found that due to the unified production and non-reliance on manual characteristics of the cosmetics industry, only a portion of experience in management and operation can be learnt. It does not support Chinese brands to develop solely according to the merger and acquisition methods of luxury goods groups.

Research on the Opportunities for Chinese Domestic Cosmetics to Advance into High-end Products

In recent years, with the rapid growth of China's economy, domestic cosmetics brands have emerged; With the improvement of domestic people's living standards and the improvement of market purchasing power, China has become the third largest luxury consumer in the world, after the United States and Japan. As the entry-level industry of luxury goods, high-end cosmetics still occupy the main market by European and American international brands. This paper will take China's domestic cosmetics brands as the research object. This paper will mainly use the methods of qualitative analysis, general analysis, and case analysis, and analyze the development status of the domestic cosmetics market from the overall market and individual manufacturers through data analysis and chart analysis. SWOT analysis was used to analyze the market environment of domestic cosmetics brands of the Revised Group from macro and micro market environment and summarized the advantages and disadvantages, opportunities and hidden dangers at the present stage. It focuses on analyzing how to position domestic cosmetics brands and discusses how to carry out brand marketing around the target market. Finally, it summarizes the main factors that promote the success of brand positioning. Brand development planning is the soul of a product, especially high-end cosmetics, which determines whether a brand can gain a competitive advantage in a complex environment to strive for a larger market share. In the face of fierce competition and continuous development of the cosmetics market, domestic cosmetics only take the brand road, shape the brand image, strengthen the brand characteristics, and establish a strong competitive advantage, enterprises can continue to develop.

Analysis of the Impact on the Labour Market after the British Prime Minister and Government Policy Change

Britain's economic situation is facing severe challenges following the failure of Liz Truss's mini-budget policy, and a series of fallouts is affecting the UK. After taking office, the Rishi Sunak government's policy direction should be necessary for workers' lives. This article focuses on the Labour market and analyses the factors contributing to the current state of the UK labour market. Economic development and labour interests should be balanced. The article is mainly based on qualitative analysis and economics theories. Data are sourced from the UK’s Office for National Statistics, mainstream press institutions, the Institute for Fiscal Studies, etc. In conclusion, the policies are suggested to ensure the interest and basic living standard of laborer’s as it is better for long-term development and future construction.

The Differences of Registration Systems in Chinese and the U.S. and Implications

As a matter of fact, registration systems are crucial for stock markets and financing of companies, which is different in different countries and regimes. In November 2013, the purpose of China securities regulatory commission is to strength the status of market as the role of resource allocation. With the continuous development the issuance, trading system of listed companies’ reforms registration system, which promotes the efficiency of market operation and information disclosure level. With this in mind, this paper tracks the history of registration system in the United States, analyses the risk in the progress of market registration. Due to significant different political and cultural system, this paper also discusses the differences between the registration systems of China and the United States, the reasons for the differences and the enlightenment to the development of the registration system in China. Overall, these results shed light on guiding further exploration of registration system development.

Development status and application analysis of new energy photovoltaic power generation energy market based on artificial intelligence

Abstract With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, it is present in various fields. With the progress of the economy, existing energy has been unable to meet the growing demand of people, and the development of renewable resources to resolve the energy crisis is our common goal. In recent years, my country’s scientific and technological levels have greatly improved, and new energy photovoltaic power generation has also made great progress. The increasingly mature photovoltaic power generation technology in my country can effectively meet the demand for energy consumption and greatly reduce the waste of nonrenewable resources. This article mainly discusses the development status and application analysis of the new energy photovoltaic power generation energy market under the background of artificial intelligence and promotes the effective development of new energy in my country through the analysis of the new energy photovoltaic power generation energy market.

Psychosocial conditions during school-age as determinants of long-term labour market attachment: a study of the Northern Swedish Cohort from the 1980s to the 2020s

BackgroundThis study, conducted on a Swedish population cohort, explores how internalized (depressive and functional somatic) and externalized (smoking, drinking, truancy, vandalism, delinquency) mental health symptoms, as well as close interpersonal relations (family climate and school connectedness) reported during adolescence, influence the work-life course up to late midlife.MethodsWe examined repeated measurements of labour market status from age 16 to 56 using sequence analyses. We identified five different labour market attachment (LMA16-56) trajectories, namely ‘strong,’ ‘early intermediate,’ ‘early weak,’ ‘late weak,’ and ‘constantly weak.’ Multinomial logistic regressions were employed to relate each of the nine determinants to the identified trajectories.ResultsWhen compared to the risk of ‘strong’ LMA16-56, adversity in all conditions, except for vandalism, entailed a higher risk of the ‘constantly weak’ trajectory. Moreover, all conditions, except for functional somatic symptoms, entailed a higher risk of the ‘late weak’ LMA16-56. The risk of the ‘early intermediate’ LMA16-56 was non-significant across all the conditions.ConclusionsThis study contributes to existing knowledge through its novel exploration of labour market attachment and the revelation of the significance of proximal interpersonal relationships in attachment outcomes. Additionally, the study reaffirms the importance of externalizing behaviour, while suggesting that internalized symptoms in adolescence might have a less influential, though not negligible, role. These results underscore the importance of addressing acting out behaviour and nurturing human relationships during compulsory basic education, when the entire age group is still within reach. This approach aims not only to reduce frictions in the school-to-work transition but also to prevent midlife labour market attachment problems that may arise with delayed intervention.

Exploring public interest in gut microbiome dysbiosis, NAFLD, and probiotics using Google Trends

Scientific interest related to the role of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has now been established and is constantly growing. Therefore, balancing dysbiosis, through probiotics, would be a potential therapy. In addition to scientific interest, on the other hand, it is important to evaluate the interest in these topics among the population. This study aimed to analyze, temporally and geographically, the public's interest in gut microbiome dysbiosis, NAFLD, and the use of gut probiotics. The most widely used free tool for analyzing online behavior is Google Trends. Using Google Trends data, we have analyzed worldwide volume searches for the terms “gut microbiome”, “dysbiosis”, “NAFLD” and “gut probiotic” for the period from 1, January 2007 to 31 December 2022. Google's relative search volume (RSV) was collected for all terms and analyzed temporally and geographically. The RSV for the term “gut microbiome” has a growth rate of more than 1400% followed, by “gut probiotics” (829%), NAFLD (795%), and “dysbiosis” (267%) from 2007 to 2012. In Australia and New Zealand, we found the highest RSV score for the term “dysbiosis” and “gut probiotics”. Moreover, we found the highest RSV score for the term “NAFLD” in the three countries: South Korea, Singapore, and the Philippines. Google Trends analysis showed that people all over the world are interested in and aware of gut microbiome dysbiosis, NAFLD, and the use of gut probiotics. These data change over time and have a geographical distribution that could reflect the epidemiological worldwide condition of NAFLD and the state of the probiotic market.

Geopolitical risks and climate change stocks

This paper aims to examine the impact of geopolitical risk (GPR), threats (GPT) and acts (GPA) on returns and volatilities of regional climate change stocks under different market conditions, employing quantile regressions. Our main results suggest that climate change stock returns positively (negatively) respond to GPR in bullish (bearish) market states, however the effect is not uniform across the regions. The volatilities mainly show a positive response to geopolitical tensions; geopolitical acts appear to have a more pronounced impact on volatilities than geopolitical threats. We further find that GPR leads to higher volatility during the Russia-Ukraine war, creating heightened uncertainty. Overall, the results reveal that geopolitical risks have an asymmetric and heterogenous impact on climate change stocks. The results provide significant insights and implications for financial market participants and policy makers.

Analysis of Marketing Strategies for China-chic Brands under the Perspective of Cultural Confidence

With the acceleration of the globalization process and the rise of cultural identity, cultural confidence has emerged as a crucial concept guiding contemporary trends. Against this backdrop, the China-chic culture, as an expression deeply rooted in local essence, exemplifies a nation or region's amalgamation of history, tradition, and modernity. Amid the surging popularity of the China-chic culture, brands associated with it demonstrate unprecedented momentum. These brands continuously evolve and elevate their marketing strategies to align with the consumption characteristics of the new era. In the perspective of cultural confidence, the captivating charm of China-chic marketing has made significant inroads in the current consumer market. Grasping this opportunity has become one of the focal points for these brands. This paper, set against the backdrop of the rise of the China-chic, employs methodologies like surveys and case studies to deeply analyze the current market status of China-chic brands. It delves into the underlying logic of their developmental paths and marketing strategies, aiming to offer valuable insights and practical references for more China-chic brands.

Labor market transitions in Egypt post-Arab Spring

ABSTRACT This paper examines Egypt’s labor market transition dynamics post-Arab Spring based on the two most recent rounds of the Egypt Labor Market Panel Survey conducted in 2012 and 2018. In addition to providing disaggregated level analysis by examining labor market transitions by gender, education, and age groups, our paper provides a cross-country perspective by comparing Egypt’s labor market transitions with Jordan’s. Regression analyses focusing on transitions to and from the dominant absorbing labor market states in Egypt – public sector employment for both genders, non-participation for women, and the informal sector for men – show that having a post-secondary education is associated with a lower probability of remaining out of the labor force (OLF) for women who were already OLF at baseline, while being married at baseline is found to be a significant predictor for women to stay out of the labor force if they were already so. As for men, the better educated are found to be more likely to secure formal employment, be it in the public or in the private sector, and also more likely to keep their public formal jobs once they secure them.

Sustainable marketing in theory and practice. Research results

Purpose: Obtaining information (as a result of reviewing available studies and qualitative own research) on sustainable marketing in Poland, with an emphasis on specified research issues, practices in different economic sectors under the brands’ emblems, and taking into account the developed tool kit of activities in this area. Methodology: Research of secondary information sources, online studies, multiple case studies of brands from selected economic sectors focused on the tool kit of methodological actions for sustainable marketing, and participant observation in their chosen initiatives with an analysis and diagnosis of the multifaceted benefits for all involved parties, the environment, land resources and the economy. Findings: A tool kit dedicated to sustainable marketing. Diagnosis of the state of sustainable marketing development in Poland. Presentation of identified examples of tool applications by brands from various economic sectors. Research limitations: The article is based on literature research and qualitative studies using multiple case studies, participant observation and online research. It is worth analyzing the research problem on a larger number of brands. A survey of the opinions of brand community representatives is planned to obtain information on the reception of individual campaigns. Practical implications: The original author’s list of sustainable marketing instruments expands knowledge in the field of management and quality sciences and has practical applications. Diagnosing the state of sustainable marketing in Poland provides a basis for improving activities in this area and has enabled the formulation of recommendations for those interested in this marketing concept. Social implications: The research has shown that sustainable marketing activities have an impact on customer behaviours, their experiences, attitudes, engagement and changes in the methods of acquisition and consumption of products, market behaviours, practices of marketers, and as a result, on the entire society and the natural environment. Value: This is the first study of its kind (at least in the Polish market) that addresses the state of sustainable marketing, including examples of the application of its tools, considering the established set of instruments, as well as recommendations for marketers and the resulting practical implications (social, economic, environmental, business and managerial). Keywords: sustainable marketing, sustainable brand strategy, tool kit of sustainable marketing actions, sustainable practices in selected sectors in Poland, recommendations for marketers. Category of the paper: research paper

ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ РОЗВИТКУ РИНКУ КОНДИТЕРСЬКИХ ВИРОБІВ В КРАЇНАХ АЗІЇ

The article examines in detail a statistical study of the current state of the confectionery market in the Asia-Pacific region and conducts an in-depth analysis of forecasts for its further development. The key goal of the article is to conduct an analysis and further assessment of the state of the Asia-Pacific confectionery market and its prospects for development. The issue discussed in the article is urgent and extremely relevant, as a large number of Ukrainian manufacturers are currently considering the possibility of expanding or just starting their international activities. For many decades, the Asia-Pacific market has been one of the largest developed markets in the world with steadily increasing demand due to its large population. The unstable economic and political situation in the world has a negative impact on confectionery manufacturers, so the objective is to diversify sales markets in order to ensure the stable functioning of production and sales of company products. The key reasons for the further growth of the market in the forecast period, according to the estimates of scientific experts, are substantiated. Forecasting of further market development is carried out using such a forecasting method as exponential trend smoothing. The use of this forecasting method allows you to predict the future development of events on the selected market as realistically and effectively as possible. In the course of the research, it was established that due to the growth of the middle-class population in the selected region, the market has positive forecasts for further growth, and therefore is a promising direction for the expansion or development of international activities of Ukrainian confectionery manufacturers. The preferences of consumers of the Asia-Pacific market were studied and it was determined which confectionery product is given the greatest preference. An analysis of the target audience of the selected market was carried out and the largest players currently represented on the market were identified. The dynamics of the use of online and offline sales channels of confectionery products were studied. Reasonable conclusions have been drawn regarding further prospects for the development of the confectionery market in Asian countries.

Indium use, resource, market and ore deposit type

With the continuous advancement of science and technology, rare dispersed elements that have long been dormant in rocks and ignored by humans have become increasingly important. Indium is one of these rare dispersed elements, although most people know little or nothing about it. In fact, indium has a wide range of important uses in many aspects. Given the unique physical and chemical properties of indium, some uses are even irreplaceable. Therefore, many countries have included some rare elements, including indium, in the list of national strategic resources or critical metals for protection. This article not only popularizes the main uses of indium in modern society, briefly describes the distribution and current status of natural indium ore resources around the world, but also explores its market status in the past 10 years and future development trends. Finally, the main genesis types of associated or symbiotic indium ores around the world are summarized and briefly discussed. Because indium does not exist as an independent deposit and can only exist as a by-product of non-ferrous metals such as copper, lead, zinc and tin, it is very important to research and develop new sources of indium, including recycling and reuse. These new sources include but are not limited to waste rock piles and tailings from related abandoned old mines, etc.

ИНВЕСТИЦИИ В ИИ: КАК ИНВЕСТОРЫ МОГУТ ВОСПОЛЬЗОВАТЬСЯ НОВЫМИ ПЕРСПЕКТИВАМИ

This article examines new prospects for investors related to the development of artificial intelligence (AI). The current state of the AI market is analyzed, key sectors for investment are identified, and the risks and challenges that investors may face are considered. Investment strategies are described and successful cases are given.