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Dendrobium officinale Kimura & Migo (D. officinale) is a well-recognized traditional Chinese medicinal herb that is both medicinal and edible. Contemporary pharmacological studies have revealed that D. officinale contains abundant bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides, flavonoids, alkaloids, and dendrobine, exhibiting diverse pharmacological properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects. However, the industrial application of D. officinale faces many problems, such as the scarcity of wild resources, low natural reproduction rate, and slow growth rate as well as the lack of relevant industrial standards. Nevertheless, substantial advancements, including the exploitation of artificial propagation techniques and breeding of new varieties, have been achieved in recent years. These developments have effectively addressed the challenges associated with its low natural reproduction rate and the scarcity of wild resources. This review summarizes the progress in the industrial development, seedling cultivation, and pharmacological exploration of D. officinale in recent years. Furthermore, it analyzes current research inadequacies and offers strategic solutions to enhance its application in healthcare and medicine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Many studies examined the association between gross domestic production (GDP) and environmental pollution to test the inverted U-shaped environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) hypothesis for varied country groups. Although it has useful implications for achieving a climate–neutral world economy, the exploration of the relationship is yet limited for oil-rich economies. On the other hand, the ambiguity of the available EKC evidence addresses the consideration of other pillars of economic development. Therefore, this paper tests the EKC hypothesis comparatively in the separate non-linear effects of financial and industrial development, as well as the traditional GDP-based economic development, on per capita fossil carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) bloc. Financial development is proxied by the financial institutions development index, industrial development is measured by per capita industry value-added, and traditional economic development is indicated by per capita GDP. The trade, financial, social, and political dimensions of globalization are also incorporated as control variables in these three models. The paper applies the cross-sectionally augmented autoregressive distributed lag (CS-ARDL) estimator to a dataset from ten OPEC members over the 1980–2019 period. The results clearly contradict the EKC hypothesis and reveal rather a persistent U-shaped pattern for all models in both the short-run and the long-run. In addition, financial globalization is negatively associated and political globalization is positively associated with CO2 emissions. The paper discusses how such oil–rich countries as OPEC may decouple economic growth, financial development, and industrialization trajectories from environmental pollution induced by fossil CO2 emissions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Urbanization is occurring at an unprecedented rate in developing countries like Ethiopia, especially with the rapid growth of industrialization. However, this urbanization and industrial development surge puts immense pressure on preparing and implementing city spatial plans. Urban spatial planning plays a crucial role in shaping the development of cities, aiming to create livable and sustainable urban development. The plan-making process and its subsequent implementation often encounter challenges that hinder the realization of planned objectives. Galan and Dukem, cities near Addis Ababa’s capital, have seen substantial industrial investment in recent decades. This article explores the challenges associated with urban spatial planning and industrial development while proposing alternative approaches. The paper relies on information gathered from primary and secondary sources, including expert surveys and key informants’ interviews. The research highlights that industrial developments have led to significant and uncontrolled changes in urban land use and urbanization in the study areas. Due to the lack of clear planning guidelines and institutional capacity, the study cities are experiencing haphazard development without effective urban spatial plans. Proximity to Addis Ababa has driven the urbanization process through increased investments. The article contends that effective management of urbanization and industrialization can create enjoyable living conditions and foster job growth. Macroeconomic policies, including industrial policies, should pay attention to spatial elements and prevent policy-making processes that are “space-blind”. This, however, requires clairvoyance and a high level of expertise, integrating inputs from advocacy planning and community participation to bridge gaps and ensure effective urban spatial plans and industrialization processes.

Human capital depends on many variables, e.g., financial crises, state economy, education, geopolitical conflicts, competition, etc. The article introduces various tools that could increase the efficiency of human capital in industrial enterprises, as well as determines corporate activities that increase organizational stability. The author used standard research methods to identify the features of corporate culture in small businesses and big corporations. The analysis relied on the minimal and maximal investments that improve the quality of human capital. It resulted in a set of recommendations for improving corporate policy. The review part covered the best practices for improving the personnel management efficiency. The article describes the early personnel improvement projects, the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on the automation of employee activities, the informal connections in sustainable corporate culture, the current demands of Russian business for better performance, etc. Russian companies are facing global challenges, e.g., increasing their automation while retaining and retraining experienced employees. Employers have to reduce the risks of staff outflow by investing in the internal corporate processes.

This study examines the socioeconomic impacts of large-scale land conversion from agriculture to industry on affected households, focusing on Sri City, an industrial hub in South India established under the SEZ Act 2005. Data from 250 households in and around Sri City were collected on socioeconomic indicators aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals using a structured survey method. Quasi-experimental methods, specifically nearest neighbor matching based on the Mahalanobis distance model, were employed for analysis. The findings indicate that affected households experience benefits, but these are not unequivocal. The study underscores the importance of project-specific factors, land acquisition strategies, and approaches to business leadership in shaping the socially sustainable outcomes of land conversion, from agriculture to industry.

Abstract Background Early childhood caries (ECC) is a global public health challenge that requires innovation, infrastructure, and health system influences to bolster initiatives for its management and control. The aim of this scoping review was to investigate the published evidence on the association between ECC and the targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG9) concerned with industry, innovation, and infrastructure development. Methods The scoping review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. A search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus between July and August 2023 using a search strategy related to the promotion of resilient infrastructure, sustainable industries, scientific research and innovation, access to the internet and ECC. Only English language publications were included. Studies that solely examined ECC without reference to the SDG9 targets were excluded. Results The search yielded 933 studies for review. After screening for the eligibility and removing duplicates, 916 unique articles remained for further screening. However, none of the identified studies provided data on the association between resilient infrastructure, sustainable industries, scientific research and innovation, access to the internet and ECC. Conclusion There were no primary studies that assessed the association between ECC and SDG9, even though the plausibility of a potential relationship exists. Future studies are needed to generate evidence on the link between ECC and SDG9 as this link may contribute to the reduction in the proportion of children with untreated ECC.

Offshore wind has developed significantly over the past decade, and promising new markets are emerging, such as Brazil, South Africa, India, Poland, and Turkey. As logistic transport activities increase complexities, developing regional supply chains can help to reduce costs and enhance the sector's competitiveness. This article proposes a framework for the industrial development of the offshore wind supply chain in new markets. This study is grounded in a systematic literature review and is validated through a multi-case study, identifying key variables and factors influencing industrial growth. Adopting a process-based approach, factors and variables were modeled into a framework, encompassing the following four phases: (1) demand assessment of a new sector, (2) sectorial and industrial planning, (3) industrial development and maturity, and (4) sectorial and industrial renewal or decline. Each phase brings together a group of policies. Our findings show the policies' interrelations. These results complement the few studies that have examined the industrial development process, providing a clear guide as to the process for the development of the offshore wind industry in specific regions. Thus, the framework provides elements that contribute as a valuable tool to the debate, structuring, and development of public policies for the industrial development of a new sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines the socioeconomic impacts of large-scale land conversion from agriculture to industry on affected households, focusing on Sri City, an industrial hub in South India established under the SEZ Act 2005. Data from 250 households in and around Sri City were collected on socioeconomic indicators aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals using a structured survey method. Quasi-experimental methods, specifically nearest neighbor matching based on the Mahalanobis distance model, were employed for analysis. The findings indicate that affected households experience benefits, but these are not unequivocal. The study underscores the importance of project-specific factors, land acquisition strategies, and approaches to business leadership in shaping the socially sustainable outcomes of land conversion, from agriculture to industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Urbanization is occurring at an unprecedented rate in developing countries like Ethiopia, especially with the rapid growth of industrialization. However, this urbanization and industrial development surge puts immense pressure on preparing and implementing city spatial plans. Urban spatial planning plays a crucial role in shaping the development of cities, aiming to create livable and sustainable urban development. The plan-making process and its subsequent implementation often encounter challenges that hinder the realization of planned objectives. Galan and Dukem, cities near Addis Ababa's capital, have seen substantial industrial investment in recent decades. This article explores the challenges associated with urban spatial planning and industrial development while proposing alternative approaches. The paper relies on information gathered from primary and secondary sources, including expert surveys and key informants' interviews. The research highlights that industrial developments have led to significant and uncontrolled changes in urban land use and urbanization in the study areas. Due to the lack of clear planning guidelines and institutional capacity, the study cities are experiencing haphazard development without effective urban spatial plans. Proximity to Addis Ababa has driven the urbanization process through increased investments. The article contends that effective management of urbanization and industrialization can create enjoyable living conditions and foster job growth. Macroeconomic policies, including industrial policies, should pay attention to spatial elements and prevent policy-making processes that are "space-blind". This, however, requires clairvoyance and a high level of expertise, integrating inputs from advocacy planning and community participation to bridge gaps and ensure effective urban spatial plans and industrialization processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a global public health challenge that requires innovation, infrastructure, and health system influences to bolster initiatives for its management and control. The aim of this scoping review was to investigate the published evidence on the association between ECC and the targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG9) concerned with industry, innovation, and infrastructure development. Methods: The scoping review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. A search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus between July and August 2023 using a search strategy related to the promotion of resilient infrastructure, sustainable industries, scientific research and innovation, access to the internet and ECC. Only English language publications were included. Studies that solely examined ECC without reference to the SDG9 targets were excluded. Results: The search yielded 933 studies for review. After screening for the eligibility and removing duplicates, 916 unique articles remained for further screening. However, none of the identified studies provided data on the association between resilient infrastructure, sustainable industries, scientific research and innovation, access to the internet and ECC. Conclusion: There were no primary studies that assessed the association between ECC and SDG9, even though the plausibility of a potential relationship exists. Future studies are needed to generate evidence on the link between ECC and SDG9 as this link may contribute to the reduction in the proportion of children with untreated ECC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of the article is to present the results of research on the construction of cross-border mega-regions, specifically Cali-Baja, based on their nature and role in industrial development linked to global production networks, which promotes economic complementarity, and despite the process of corporatization that occurred at some point, the territorial dynamics itself prevailed. In methodological terms, semi-structured interviews were applied to key actors and information generated from other tools such as focus groups was recovered. It is concluded that the construction of the mega-regions located along the U.S.-Mexico border is the result of multiple factors, but ends up being a social construction of those who inhabit and live in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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‎ Industrial development depends on planning and formulation of strategy and systematic ‎policies. The purpose of this research is to analysis phase of conventional strategies in order to ‎progress of Iran’s industry in the international atmosphere. The statistical community of this ‎study is included of experts and academic pundits. To do this at first identification of significant ‎conventional industry’s strategy was determined. six strategies was founded and then was ‎specified, using the criticality of each phase’s approach. According to data analysis, ‎ ‎ ‎efficiency of technology transfer on industrial progress is more than other elements. On the ‎second rank, domestic and foreign investment’s strategies, development of parent industries, ‎development of infrastructure industries and designing strategy and industrial policies and finally ‎government support strategies has been placed at the lowest level that means third rank. ‎Therefore technology transfer plan was recognized as the most important strategy and specially it ‎should be considered as the strongest strategy for developing industry. The insight that this ‎model offers to managers and decision makers of the country’s industry can help them to plane ‎strategy for developing.‎

The article examines the attitude of the population of the Sadyn national Evenk nasleg of the Mirninskiy district of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) to industrial development. The source for the study was the author’s field material collected as part of the ethnological environmental impact assessment; in particular, a sociological study that included questionnaire survey, expert and group interviews. The results of the study showed that the majority of the population has a negative attitude to the industrial development. Their concerns are related to the deterioration of the environmental situation and the reduction of land suitable for traditional farming and crafts. As a consequence, respondents are confident that the oil and gas exploration project in the territory of the nasleg will either have no effect on their social status and the nature of their work or will worsen their well-being. Positive expectations from the project are primarily related to the organization of new jobs and the improvement of the village. Respondents believe that the compensation of losses provided for by the ethnological expertise should be focused on each resident of the village. First of all, funds should be allocated for the construction of social facilities, training and employment of the youth of the village. Compensation payments should be annual. The research is aimed at solving social issues related to the industrial development of places of traditional residence of indigenous peoples. Recommendations in the search for compromise solutions are given.

Objective: in the modern economic system under globalization, effective industrial policy is one of the basic conditions for ensuring sustainable economic development in the context of multipolar economic systems formation and development. The tools of industrial policy implementation form the conditions for the advanced development of both national and regional economies. The study objective is to identify the key features of industrial development of the national economic system under globalization, as well as the basic tools for the effective industrial policy implementation in the Russian economy.Methods: when considering the features and factors of industrial development and the tools for the effective industrial policy implementation, we used such methods as system and historical analysis, comparison and identification of the key features of industrial policy implementation and transformation tools in the modern Russian economy.Results: based on the analysis of the world experience of industrial policy implementation along the main models of industrial development, the advantages and disadvantages of each respective model of industrial policy were determined; within the framework of the innovative model of industrial development, the indicators for assessing the effectiveness of industrial policy were systematized, as well as the peculiarities of the formation of the innovative environment of industrial development; the peculiarities of industrial policy implementation in the Russian economic system under globalization were revealed, the basic tools for the effective industrial policy implementation were structured.Scientific novelty: based on the analysis of industrial development processes and scientific approaches to industrial development and implementation of industrial policy, the peculiarities of using the industrial policy tools in the Russian economic system were revealed in the framework of combination and transformation of tools of innovative and importsubstituting models of industrial policy implementation; the contradiction was identified in the changing role of the state in the implementation of effective industrial policy in the modern economy under globalization (in recent decades, the trend of the weakening role of the state in developed economies is replaced by the need to strengthen the state to ensure effective innovation process and industrial development); the tools for the industrial policy implementation in the modern economic system were systematized based on the analysis of world experience.Practical significance: the results of the study of industrial policy tools in the modern economy, taking into account the regional aspect, can be used to establish mechanisms for the innovation process implementation and import substitution in the modern Russian economy based on the adjustment of the tools used and the industrial policy implementation methods, in order to form and implement the programs of sustainable industrial development at the federal and regional levels.

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Chemical investigation of Carthamus tinctorius L. flowers resulted in isolation of seven metabolites that were identified as; p-Hydroxybenzoic acid (1), trans hydroxy cinnamic acid (2), kaempferol-6-C-glucoside (3), astragalin (4), cartormin (5), kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside (6), and kaempferol–3-O-sophoroside (7). Virtual screening of the isolated compounds against human intestinal α-glucosidase, acetylcholinesterase, and butyrylcholinesterase was carried out. Additionally, the antioxidant activity of the bioactive compounds was assessed. Compounds 1 and 5 exhibited moderate binding affinities to acetylcholinesterase (binding energy −5.33 and −4.18 kcal/mol, respectively), compared to donepezil (-83.33kcal/mol). Compounds 1–7 demonstrated weak affinity to butyrylcholinesterase. Compounds 2 and 4 displayed moderate binding affinity to human intestinal α-glucosidase,compared to Acarbose (reference compound), meanwhile compound 2 exhibited lower affinity. Molecular dynamic studies revealed that compound 4 formed a stable complex with the binding site throughout a 100 ns simulation period. The in-vitro results were consistent with the virtual experimental results, as compounds 1 and 5 showed mild inhibitory effects on acetylcholinesterase (IC50s 150.6 and 168.7 µM, respectively). Compound 4 exhibited moderate α-glucosidase inhibition with an IC50 of 93.71 µM. The bioactive compounds also demonstrated notable antioxidant activity in ABTS [2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)], ORAC (oxygen radical-absorbance capacity), and metal chelation assays, suggesting their potential in improving dementia in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mitigating hyperglycemia.

China's food industry has witnessed rapid and accelerated development in recent years, which poses higher demands on the quality of food talents. Drawing on Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, this paper argues for the necessity of constructing a multi-dimensional integration cultivation system for first-class food talents. It also points out that universities, as the main carriers of talent cultivation, should explore the methods and approaches of constructing such a system by integrating moral and intellectual education, discipline and specialty, scientific research and teaching, and industry and specialty. To cultivate talents with moral integrity through party building and ideological and political education in curriculum, to foster students' professional growth through the coordinated development of discipline and specialty and the mutual assistance of teaching and scientific research, and to enhance students' diversified development through the optimization of curriculum resource allocation. By doing so, this paper addresses the questions of "what kind of people to cultivate?" and "how to cultivate?", aiming to provide a strong talent resource support for the development of food industry.

Human development can be defined as the process of enriching the basic freedoms, capabilities and opportunities of individuals with the aim of improving their general well-being. This concept includes the people's knowledge, abilities and skills enrichment, the expansion of their possibilities of choice, the encouragement of freedoms and the human rights enjoyment as wider determinants of the societal development. This article is devoted to the study of the impact of some economic and environmental factors on the Human Development Index (HDI) in nine selected countries of Southeast Europe in the period from 2006 to 2019. In addition to the presented HDI calculation methodology, the article also uses the Cross-sectional Seemingly Unrelated Regression (SUR) estimation technique, which indicated a positive and significant impact of the living standard, but at the same time a negative and significant impact of industrial development and the service sector on the HDI. On the other hand, a negative and significant impact of renewable energy sources is also observable, which suggests that decision-makers should encourage appropriate measures, innovations and investments in renewable energy sources more intensively with the aim of boosting further human development and environmental protection.

Dendrobium officinale Kimura & Migo (D. officinale) is a well-recognized traditional Chinese medicinal herb that is both medicinal and edible. Contemporary pharmacological studies have revealed that D. officinale contains abundant bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides, flavonoids, alkaloids, and dendrobine, exhibiting diverse pharmacological properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects. However, the industrial application of D. officinale faces many problems, such as the scarcity of wild resources, low natural reproduction rate, and slow growth rate as well as the lack of relevant industrial standards. Nevertheless, substantial advancements, including the exploitation of artificial propagation techniques and breeding of new varieties, have been achieved in recent years. These developments have effectively addressed the challenges associated with its low natural reproduction rate and the scarcity of wild resources. This review summarizes the progress in the industrial development, seedling cultivation, and pharmacological exploration of D. officinale in recent years. Furthermore, it analyzes current research inadequacies and offers strategic solutions to enhance its application in healthcare and medicine.

Background and Objectives: The enteric form of omeprazole is one of the most commonly prescribed medications. Similarly to Europe, Kazakhstan relies on the localization of pharmaceutical drug production as one of its primary strategies to ensure that its population has access to affordable and good-quality medicines. This study comprehensively describes the technologically available development of bioequivalent delayed-release omeprazole. Materials and Methods: Various regimes and technological parameters were tested on laboratory- and production-scale equipment to establish a technical process where a functional and gastro-protective layer is essential. According to the ICH guidance on stability testing and Kazakhstan local rules, stability studies were conducted under conditions appropriate for climate zone II. The comparison of the rate and extent of absorption with subsequent assessment of the bioequivalence of the generic and reference drugs after a single dose of each drug at a dose of 40 mg was performed. Results: The quantitative and qualitative composition and technology of producing a new generic enteric form of omeprazole in capsules were developed and implemented at the manufacturing site of solid forms. Dissolution profiles in media with pH 1.2 and 6.8 were proven. During the accelerated six-month and long-term twelve-month studies, the developed formulation in both packaging materials at each control point passed the average weight and mass uniformity test, dissolution test, acid-resistance stage test, buffer stage test, impurity assay, and microbiological purity test and met all the specification criteria. A bioequivalence study in 24 healthy volunteers compared against the innovative drug showed the bioequivalency of the new generic system. The obtained values from the test and reference products were 1321 ± 249.0 ng/mL and 1274 ± 233 ng/mL for Cmax, 4521 ± 841 ng·h /mL and 4371 ± 695 ng·h /mL for AUC0-t, and 4636 ± 814 ng·h /mL and 4502 ± 640 ng·h /mL for AUC0-∞. Conclusions: Using affordable technologies, a bioequivalent generic delayed-release formulation of 20 and 40 mg omeprazole has been developed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The wetlands are the partially water-submerged environments that are highly productive, and support fauna and flora species in significant numbers that are dependent for their survival on the organic production of wetlands. Kanwar Lake is situated about 22 kilometers to the northwest of Begusarai. The Gandak River, a tributary of the Ganges, meanders across the area, creating the largest oxbow lake in Asia. It is a natural body of water that is significant on many different levels, including ecological, floral, faunal, geomorphological, and zoological. In 1989, the state government of Bihar designated Kanwar as a protected area for avian species. It has been considered a Ramsar site since 1987, but the wetland was not one of the 13 designated sites. In 1984, the lake's area was 6,786 hectares (ha), but by 2004, it had shrunk to 6,043.825 ha. Only 2,032 hectares remained of the original lake area by 2012. Wealthy farmers and locals have rapidly colonized the lake bed. Lake biodiversity has declined as weeds have grown across the wetland. Widespread deforestation, overgrazing, unsustainable agricultural methods and over-exploitation of biomass for wood, fodder, and timber have stripped the land of its natural vegetative cover and exacerbated erosion. The research deals with the ecological study of the area and how urbanization has caused impacts on it. It focuses on how this has caused the deterioration of the lake and the measures for restoring the lake ecology, safeguarding the trend of urbanization. After analyzing the major key issues and analyzing the issues at the edge of the lake and around the Manjhaul, some of the major findings conclude that there is a need for stormwater management of the whole city, restoration of Kanwar wetland, and industrial control around the lake. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Veracruz, Mexico, boasts abundant water resources. However, the region is facing challenges stemming from population growth and industrial expansion, leading to a notable increase in wastewater discharge into surface water bodies. This discharge has resulted in significant alterations to water quality. In this study, we analyzed the water quality in the Bobos River, Veracruz, with a focus on sustainability. A total of 12 samples were collected from various points along the reservoir. Parameters including temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), conductivity, total nitrogen (TN), nitrate, chemical oxygen demand (COD), total phosphorus (TP), phosphate, dissolved solids (DSs), and fecal coliforms (FCs) were measured and analyzed. The pH levels ranged from slightly acidic (6.40 ± 0.71) to slightly alkaline (8.65 ± 0.07), with the lowest dissolved oxygen concentration recorded at 0.15 ± 0.07 mg L−1. Conductivity varied between 0.26 and 3.81 mS. Total nitrogen concentrations ranged from 0.21 ± 3.8 to 0.491 ± 1.3 mg L−1. Dissolved solid concentrations were measured at 0.39 ± 0.05 mg L−1, while the final sampling point exhibited elevated values for temperature, nitrate, chemical oxygen demand, total phosphorus, and coliforms (30.35 ± 0.21 °C, 0.35, 389.00 ± 11.31, 13.20 ± 0.85 mg L−1, and 3.2 × 105 ± 3.707107 × 104, respectively). To address these concerning trends and safeguard public health and environmental integrity, the implementation of continuous monitoring and stringent control measures is imperative. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article examines the role played by institutions in Sabah's industrial development. Industrialisation is widely acknowledged as the key to pursuing structural change and attaining an economy-wide accumulation of capabilities because it involves capital-intensive activities that require investments in physical capital, human capital and technological advancement, all of which lead to the modernisation of the state's economy. Thus, the configuration of a nation's industrial policy is central to expanding and diversifying downstream activities. Nonetheless, effective industrial policy implementation depends on the role played by institutions that take elite policy actors into account when configuring economic interests and priorities. In the case of Sabah, although the state is rich in resources, the implementation of its industrial policy seems to have been impeded by certain factors. Political influence is embedded in existing institutions, and there are uneven power relations, patronage and rent-seeking behaviours. These have collectively constrained industrial policy arrangements and implementation. This study employs qualitative methods, gathering primary data via elite interviews and augmenting this with extensive secondary sources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Habitat selection analyses conducted at an individual level may reveal patterns in selection not apparent when individuals are pooled in population‐level approaches. Using GPS transmitters that gather high‐resolution location data, we explored fine‐scale habitat selection and space use within home ranges of female greater sage‐grouse Centrocercus urophasianus that raised young (brood‐rearing sage‐grouse) in an oil and gas development area. To evaluate fine‐scale habitat selection of brood‐rearing sage‐grouse we used a two‐stage approach. First, we developed models for each individual (i.e. individual‐level modeling) and evaluated individual‐level responses to modified habitats and infrastructure. Second, we averaged individual‐level estimates using a bootstrap approach to make population‐level inference. The average home range size during brood‐rearing in our study, from nest hatch to six weeks, was 0.85 ± 0.21 km2. Individual and population‐level results indicated that brood‐rearing females consistently selected for natural vegetation and avoided disturbed surfaces at a fine spatial scale. Our study area included substantial areas of recent (≤ 10 years) habitat reclamation which females also avoided. Visible power lines consistently led to avoidance behavior. In addition to consistent patterns of habitat selection, our individual models demonstrated variability and contrasting behaviors in how brood‐rearing females responded to specific infrastructure features and anthropogenic water bodies. At the population‐level anthropogenic water bodies were avoided but at the individual‐level the intensity of avoidance was variable among individuals. Individual variability was often explained by the age of the brood‐rearing female (first year or adult). First year females were more likely than adults to use habitats close to infrastructure and consistently established home ranges in areas with more surface disturbance and infrastructure when compared to adults. Our results provide new insights into fine‐scale habitat‐selection strategies used by female sage‐grouse with broods in an area where oil and gas infrastructure is widespread and cannot be avoided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Fiscal compensation may play either an incentive or a crowding-out role in the different enterprises of the PV industry. First, a model for evaluating the efficiency of fiscal compensation was designed. Then, an empirical analysis of the influencing factors using a panel data model was made. Results showed that fiscal compensation had an incentive effect on 73.3 % of enterprises, but it had a crowding-out effect on the remaining enterprises. The average efficiency of fiscal compensation for enterprises in the PV industry is 1.117. The average efficiency of fiscal compensation for the front-end and back-end enterprises was 1.002 and 1.231, respectively. The impact of fiscal compensation on China's photovoltaic industry has shown a downward trend over time, and the role has also changed from an incentive effect to a crowding-out effect. The size of the enterprise and the intensity of fiscal compensation will affect the efficiency of fiscal compensation. There is an inverted U-shaped relationship between the intensity of fiscal compensation in China's photovoltaic industry and the efficiency of fiscal compensation. The larger the enterprise, the more efficient the fiscal compensation will be.

The current study explored the protective potential of kaempferol 3-sophoroside-7-glucoside (KSG) against acute lung injury (ALI). Pre-treatment with KSG effectively secured mice from ALI and showed similar efficaciousness to dexamethasone. KSG markedly increased the survival rate and alleviated lung pathological lesions induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Furthermore, KSG attenuated differential and total cell counts in BALF (bronchoalveolar lavage fluid) and MPO (myeloperoxidase) activity. KSG counteracted the NF-κB (nuclear factor-κB) activation and significantly ameliorated the downstream inflammatory cytokine, TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor-α). Simultaneously, KSG suppressed the over-expression of NLRP3 (NOD-like receptor protein 3), caspase-1, and pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin IL-1β (interleukine-1β) and prohibited the elevation of the pyroptotic parameter GSDMD-N (N-terminal domain of gasdermin D) induced by LPS challenge. In addition, KSG significantly enhanced Nrf2 (nuclear-factor erythroid-2-related factor) and HO-1 (heme-oxygenase-1) expression. Meanwhile, KSG mitigated lipid peroxidative markers (malondialdehyde, protein carbonyl and 4-hydroxynonenal) and boosted endogenous antioxidants (superoxide dismutase/reduced glutathione/catalase) in lung tissue. In silico analyses revealed that KSG disrupts Keap1-Nrf2 protein–protein interactions by binding to the KEAP1 domain, consequently activating Nrf2. Specifically, molecular docking demonstrated superior binding affinity of KSG to KEAP1 compared to the reference inhibitor, with docking scores of −9.576 and −6.633 Kcal/mol, respectively. Additionally, the MM-GBSA binding free energy of KSG (−67.25 Kcal/mol) surpassed that of the reference inhibitor (−56.36 Kcal/mol). Furthermore, MD simulation analysis revealed that the KSG-KEAP1 complex exhibits substantial and stable binding interactions with various amino acids over a duration of 100 ns. These findings showed the protective anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative modulatory efficiencies of KSG that effectively counteracted LPS-induced ALI and encouraged future research and clinical applications of KSG as a protective strategy for ALI.

The rise of antibiotic resistance in bacteria is becoming a global concern, particularly due to the dwindling supply of new antibiotics. This situation mandates the discovery of new antimicrobial candidates. Plant-derived natural compounds have historically played a crucial role in the development of antibiotics, serving as a rich source of substances possessing antimicrobial properties. Numerous studies have supported the reputation of 6-gingerol, a prominent compound found in the ginger family, for its antibacterial properties. In this study, the antibacterial activities of 6-gingerol were evaluated against Gram-negative bacteria, Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae, with a particular focus on the clinically significant Gram-negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Furthermore, the anti-virulence activities were assessed in vitro, in vivo, and in silico. The current findings showed that 6-gingerol’s antibacterial activity is due to its significant effect on the disruption of the bacterial cell membrane and efflux pumps, as it significantly decreased the efflux and disrupted the cell membrane of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa. Furthermore, 6-gingerol significantly decreased the biofilm formation and production of virulence factors in S. aureus and P. aeruginosa in concentrations below MICs. The anti-virulence properties of 6-gingerol could be attributed to its capacity to disrupt bacterial virulence-regulating systems; quorum sensing (QS). 6-Gingerol was found to interact with QS receptors and downregulate the genes responsible for QS. In addition, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation results indicated that 6-gingerol showed a comparable binding affinity to the co-crystalized ligands of different P. aeruginosa QS targets as well as stable interactions during 100 ns MD simulations. These findings suggest that 6-gingerol holds promise as an anti-virulence agent that can be combined with antibiotics for the treatment of severe infections.

Subject. Theoretical, methodological, and practical issues related to the economic and social management of the city with due account of the predicted values of the industrial development. Objectives. Justification of scientific and methodological provisions of a conceptual nature related to urban management and solving local social problems by forecasting the level of industrial development. Methodology. The authors put forward a hypothesis: if the level of industrial development is forecasted accurately, it is possible to plan upcoming changes in the main economic and social indicators of the municipal economy. Theoretically, the hypothesis is based on the method of logical scaling and synthesis of scientific and practical knowledge. Statistical studies were conducted using the method of econometric and financial analysis based on socio-economic indicators of industrial cities in the Southern Federal District of Russia for the period from 2013 to 2022. Forecasting for the subsequent periods is based on an applied approach to constructing estimates of the quasi-maximal likelihood of the level of industrial development, which was carried out using the theory of stochastic differential equations based on methods of probabilistic forecasting. Results and discussion. As a result of the study, it was substantiated that municipal management contributes to the production of material goods and to harmonisation of socio-economic relations between local authorities, businesses, public organisations, and individuals, which are interrelated with the level of industrial development of a city. The developed applied approach to constructing estimates of the quasi-maximal likelihood of values of socio-economic parameters makes it possible to forecast the level of industrial development of cities in the Russian Federation. Point and interval forecasts lay the foundation for planning economic and other indicators. The concept of economic and social management of administrative-territorial units was proposed. The mandatory socio-economic blocks of the concept were supplemented with the functionality of prediction modelling, which requires further discussion, critical understanding, and subsequent improvement. Future changes in local industrial policy need to be analysed and evaluated in terms of their effectiveness in the context of structural modernisation of the economic and organisational mechanism for urban and social management of the city.

The author describes the results of the industrial development of the industry of the republics of the Volga-Vyatka region (Mari, Mordovian and Chuvash Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic) during the implementation of the Sovnarkhoz reform (1957-1965), when instead of the sectoral principle of industrial and construction management, a model of territorial administration represented by the councils of the national economy operated. It is shown that the reform carried out contributed to the intensification of industrial construction in the republics of the Volga-Vyatka region: the existing industrial enterprises expanded and modernized, new factories and factories were put into operation, the structure of industry changed in favor of more knowledge-intensive industries, rationalization developed, labor productivity increased. The growth rate of industry in the Mari, Mordovian and Chuvash Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic during the seven-year period exceeded the average Russian indicators. One of the factors that contributed to the rapid industrial development of the republics at the turn of the 1950s - 1960s was the course of the Soviet government to equalize the socio-economic conditions of various national regions of the country by modernizing their industrial potential. It was concluded that the reform of territorial administration became a powerful impulse to accelerate the development of the republics of the Volga-Vyatka region. By the beginning of the administrative reform, all three republics were territories with the predominant development of agriculture, but in the 1960s they turned into industrial-agrarian republics. The increase in the level of industrial development of the republics of the Volga-Vyatka region was accompanied by an increase in the level of urbanization, the creation of new educational and scientific institutions, and an increase in the scale of housing construction.

Current trends of economic development form the necessity to observe new requirements and restrictions. It shows a new turn of the progressive development in different spheres of human activity. Challenges of sustainable development call for concrete positions in the system of risk management. Dynamic emergence of innovation technologies and services speed up processes of decision-making, and urge on business-processes to more serious changes. Today the key lines in business transformation include building-up clean energy and shaping green economy and green society. At the same time, efficiency of business entities’ work is estimated not only in view of financial results, but also within the frames of total ecological effect with simultaneous submission of report data. The goal of the present research is to identify points of growth and development in the system of today’s contradictions and to define priorities of state policy in order to coordinate interests of industry and requirements of sustainable development. The article substantiates the importance of finance sector in the system of providing harmonization of decarbonization policy and economic development. It is also important to take into account the whole list of tools, methods and infrastructural elements promoting the effective interaction of all participants of the decarbonization process at the level of separate state and within the frames of global international space.

The aim of the article is to generalize the problematic aspects of the functioning of the processing industry of Ukraine. An analysis of theoretical approaches to the positioning of the processing industry as a factor of value creation for industrial products, which, through export, ensures the emergence of added value of other types of economic activity in foreign markets, is carried out. It is noted that against the background of in-depth processing of raw materials, the added value of finished products is growing at a significant pace and ensures an increase in gross domestic product and, accordingly, the development of the national economy. The properties of the processing industry are generalized, which consist in the production of orders for certain types of services, in particular research, information, educational, financial, etc., that ensures the development of innovations for the formation of new sectors of the economy. It is concluded that structural changes in the processing industry generate a transformation of the country’s economic system. Emphasis is placed on deindustrialization as a process of reducing the proportion of industrial activities in the structure of the economy and the share of processing industry in the structure of the country’s industrial sector, which has two forms. The first one is a decrease in the volume of industrial production, the second one is a slowdown in the growth rate of industry compared to other types of economic activity. It is noted that Ukraine is characterized by the first form of deindustrialization, characterized by such main problematic aspects as deterioration of the structure of the economy and negative shifts in the commodity structure of exports. The deterioration of the structure of the economy is determined by the inability to produce products with a high share of value added, which is accompanied by a significant decrease in the share of the processing industry in the structure of gross value added of the national economy, as well as a decrease in the level of manufacturability of industrial products. Negative shifts in the commodity structure of exports are reflected in the rapid decline in the volume of exported manufacturing products against the background of an increase in exports of raw materials. Prospects for further research in this direction are the formation of effective means for the revival of the country’s processing industry, in particular on the basis of the concept of the Novel Industrial Development of Ukraine.

Lack of attention to light industries, including the garment industry, has been one of the challenges of prioritization in industrial policy in recent years. In addition to the emphasis on key and knowledge-based industries, less attention has been paid to the existing technological capabilities in light industries. Despite many recent changes in these industries, less attention has been made to understand, analyze and document Iranian experiences. By focusing on the concept of technological capabilities, this article has developed a framework for investigating the evolution of the garment industry. Based on the matrix of technological capabilities, a semi-structured questionnaire was developed in order to evaluate the capabilities of clothing enterprises and to collect information from exporting one. Finally, 17 large manufacturing companies of the clothing industry were investigated in depth. In total, the technological capabilities of four companies were evaluated at an average level.The score of five companies went medium low, which were generally suppliers and their main focus was on production processes. The rest of the companies had different scores in different aspects. This shows the unbalanced development of these companies.These companies invested more in certain aspects while neglecting to develop other capabilities. In particular, entering into the design and creation of a brand was one of these capabilities, while the product production processes were not yet developed and were carried out semi-industrially. Regarding general trends, three general trends can be seen in the field of increasing product variety, weakness in production processes and the desire to diversify sales channels.

Offshore wind has developed significantly over the past decade, and promising new markets are emerging, such as Brazil, South Africa, India, Poland, and Turkey. As logistic transport activities increase complexities, developing regional supply chains can help to reduce costs and enhance the sector’s competitiveness. This article proposes a framework for the industrial development of the offshore wind supply chain in new markets. This study is grounded in a systematic literature review and is validated through a multi-case study, identifying key variables and factors influencing industrial growth. Adopting a process-based approach, factors and variables were modeled into a framework, encompassing the following four phases: (1) demand assessment of a new sector, (2) sectorial and industrial planning, (3) industrial development and maturity, and (4) sectorial and industrial renewal or decline. Each phase brings together a group of policies. Our findings show the policies’ interrelations. These results complement the few studies that have examined the industrial development process, providing a clear guide as to the process for the development of the offshore wind industry in specific regions. Thus, the framework provides elements that contribute as a valuable tool to the debate, structuring, and development of public policies for the industrial development of a new sector.

We are witnessing how today the world is facing new challenges and new revolutionary trends in terms of further technological development and the formation of a new sixth technological order that challenges established and commercially available technologies. The increasing complexity, breadth, depth and speed of change, volatile markets and breakthrough technologies require new thinking, readiness for change, and time forces us to move faster.The article contains an overview of global trends in industrial development, advanced technological trends and technologies for the development of domestic metallurgy, carried out in the period 2019–2022, based on the following materials: Internet resources of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of technology and equipment in metallurgy; the Strategy “science and technology: 2018–2040”; the Concept of the National Strategy for Sustainable Development of the Republic of Belarus on the period up to 2035; the National Strategy for Sustainable Socio‑Economic Development of the Republic of Belarus for the period up to 2030; Programs of socio‑economic development of the Republic of Belarus for the period 2021–2025; Priority areas of scientific, scientific, technical and innovative activities for 2021–2025; the Eurasian Economic Union; the International Conference “Designing the Future. Problems of digital reality”; Significant events in the Republic of Belarus in 2021–2022 on the development of industry.

Industrial development is the prerequisite for sustainable economic growth. This study has examined the impact of the interest rate imposed on advances in the small and medium enterprise (SME) industrial sector, the large industrial (LI) sector, and inflation on the total industrial development of Bangladesh. For this purpose, we have used monthly data from January 2015 to June 2021. The weighted average interest rate of advances (WAIRA) is used as a substitute for the interest rate imposed on advances that were sourced from Bangladesh Bank (BB). We have applied Johansen co integration and the VECM technique to investigate long- and short run relationships, and the results have revealed the existence of both. We have observed that, in the short run, only WAIRA on SME industries has a significant negative impact on total industrial development. In the long run, inflation and WAIRA on SME and large industry have a significant impact on industrial development. The long run relationships have indicated that, inflation and WAIRA in the SME sector have a negative influence on total industrial development, but WAIRA in the large industry (LI) sector has a positive influence. Finally, considering the entire situation of the economy of Bangladesh, especially the growing industrial sector, these findings are highly momentous for policy implications and achieving sustainable development in this sector.

Relocation for poverty alleviation is an important part of the implementation of the “five batches” project for poverty alleviation and has now entered the stage of consolidating the relocation results and promoting industrial development and economic growth. Based on this, this paper firstly explains the techniques related to the subsequent industrial development of relocation for poverty alleviation, including the double difference model, partial least squares regression algorithm and forward score matching algorithm, which provides the basis for the relevant analysis in the following paper. Secondly, the poverty reduction mechanism of industrial development in relocation for poverty alleviation is discussed, and the formation mechanism of poverty in relocation for poverty alleviation is explored. Finally, the impact of livelihood capital of relocated farmers was analyzed by using the double difference model, the partial least squares regression model analyzed the impact of industrial development, and the ATT effect of industrial development was analyzed by the PSM method. The results show that industrial development has a significant effect on reducing the multidimensional poverty index, multidimensional poverty order, income, education, health, and life-related poverty of relocated farmers, and their R2 test results are all above 0.6. The livelihood capital of relocated farmers is more affected by concentrated industrial development than decentralized development, and all of them have significant differences at the 5% level. The ATT effect based on PSM reflects that industrial development will increase the per capita total consumption level of relocated farmers, which can improve the living standard of relocated farmers to a certain extent. The subsequent industrial development of relocation for poverty alleviation should further optimize its industrial structure to provide an industrial foundation for the implementation of rural revitalization strategies.

As the huge degree urbanization, industrialization and related regular change furthermore, its effect on biodiversity addresses a danger to human life and subsequently there is a need to seek after modern improvement with a feeling of obligation. It is conceivable through manageable turn of events. Maintainable advancement proposes balance among natural and formative worries. The Indian Apex Court has been proactive in bringing in maintainable advancement standards from global natural regulation into the Indian regulation through various legal devices and systems. This paper breaks down the idea of practical turn of events and commitment of Indian High Court in laying out the standards of manageability for the public authority and the advancement advocates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China’s manufacturing sector has been a key source of the economy’s dynamism. Analysis after 2007 however is hampered by problems in the key data source for empirical analysis, the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) annual survey of industrial firms. Issues include missing information on value added and intermediate inputs, and concerns of over-reporting. The annual survey of firms conducted by China’s State Taxation Administration (STA) provides a reliable, alternative source of firm-level data for years from 2007 to 2013. Since the sample is not representative and the precise sampling scheme is not known, the data cannot be used directly to draw inferences on China’s manufacturing sector. By comparing the joint distribution of key variables for which both surveys provide reasonably reliable information, we recover the sampling scheme of the STA survey and use it to simulate samples for 2007 to 2013 that are comparable to the NBS sample in earlier years. Our estimates reveal a marked slowdown in revenue-based total factor productivity growth that cuts across all industries, ownership types, and regions. The loss of dynamism in the private sector, and the reduced contribution of firm entry to aggregate productivity growth are especially prominent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]