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Obligate intracellular malaria parasites dramatically remodel their erythrocyte host through effector protein export to create a niche for survival. Most exported proteins contain a pentameric Plasmodium export element (PEXEL)/host-targeting motif that is cleaved in the parasite ER by the aspartic protease Plasmepsin V (PMV). This processing event exposes a mature N terminus required for translocation into the host cell and is not known to occur in non-exported proteins. Here, we report that the non-exported parasitophorous vacuole protein UIS2 contains a bona fide PEXEL motif that is processed in the P. falciparum blood stage. While the N termini of exported proteins containing the PEXEL and immediately downstream ~10 residues are sufficient to mediate translocation into the RBC, the equivalent UIS2 N terminus does not promote the export of a reporter. Curiously, the UIS2 PEXEL contains an unusual aspartic acid at the fourth position, which constitutes the extreme N-terminal residue following PEXEL cleavage (P1', RIL↓DE). Using a series of chimeric reporter fusions, we show that Asp at P1' is permissive for PMV processing but abrogates export. Moreover, mutation of this single UIS2 residue to alanine enables export, reinforcing that the mature N terminus mediates export, not PEXEL processing per se. Prompted by this observation, we further show that PEXEL sequences in the N termini of other non-exported rhoptry proteins are also processed, suggesting that PMV may be a more general secretory maturase than previously appreciated, similar to orthologs in related apicomplexans. Our findings provide new insight into the unique N-terminal constraints that mark proteins for export.IMPORTANCEHost erythrocyte remodeling by malaria parasite-exported effector proteins is critical to parasite survival and disease pathogenesis. In the deadliest malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, most exported proteins undergo proteolytic maturation via recognition of the pentameric Plasmodium export element (PEXEL)/host-targeting motif by the aspartic protease Plasmepsin V, which exposes a mature N terminus that is conducive for export into the erythrocyte host cell. While PEXEL processing is considered a unique mark of exported proteins, we demonstrate that PEXEL motifs are present and processed in non-exported proteins. Importantly, we show that specific residues at the variable fourth position of the PEXEL motif inhibit export despite being permissive for processing, reinforcing that features of the mature N terminus, and not PEXEL cleavage, identify cargo for export. This opens the door to further inquiry into the nature and evolution of the PEXEL motif.

COVID-19 has not only dramatically affected the ordinary course of social life, but also caused an idiosyncratic downturn in the global economy and created multidimensional effects on international trade and Cross-Border E-Commerce merchandise flows. This paper provides unique empirical evidence of how the consequences of the pandemic have distinctively diverged on conventional and simplified customs clearance, which includes Cross-Border E-Commerce orders, differed significantly. The Difference-in-differences (DiD) and Causal Inference estimates for the 2019:01-2021:06 interval suggest that simplified customs clearance shows more resilience to COVID-19 effects relative to conventional customs clearance and reduces the negative impact of COVID-19 influences on export performance in the case of Turkey. The fundamental outcomes remain consistent when the sample includes emerging markets and when the analysis employs the export of consumer goods as opposed to total exports in the conventional mode. Overall, the findings highlight the significant role of E-Commerce and simplified customs processes in enhancing export performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study analyzes the effect of free zones on the competitiveness of manufactured exports from Africa. Particular interest is devoted to the channels through which free zones affect export competitiveness. The empirical analysis covers a sample of 29 countries for the period 1996–2018. Using panel data techniques, the results show that the free zone has a positive and significant effect on export competitiveness. The main transmission channels identified are foreign direct investment inflow, human capital, and institutional quality. As the main policy implication, policymakers in Africa need to invest more in human capital development and improve the attractiveness of the investment environment as a priority for having productive free zones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China-US Trade War is an International Trade situation where two of the most powerful economic country increasing their tariff for trading goods to each other. The War itself actually occur for a long time but not as escalated as of 2018 which was started by the US itself and its current President, Donald Trump. Many people concern that this war may affect the world economy development since both of the countries are being the source of trading for many countries. This paper will discuss about how The China-US Trade War can influence Indonesia Economics which will bring either opportunity or problem. Research in this paper discusses about Indonesian Economy ranging from exports, imports, exchange rates and FDI which may be affected by Trade War using Correlation Test as research methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The inclusion of rural smallholder farmers in the export of horticultural products has two major implications: increased household income through a promising global market, which is a catalyst for productivity, cumulatively growing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and foreign exchange. So far, there are an estimated 2500 smallholder farmers who participate in the export of horticulture in Kenya. As a result, the current study sought to establish the nexus between quality control practices by the small holder farmers and the growth of the horticultural export market in Kenya. The study collected quantitative data using a structured questionnaire from a sample of 334 smallscale horticultural farmers who were randomly selected. Validity and reliability tests were performed before the main study. Then, descriptive and simple linear regression was used to analyze the data. Quality control practices can be measured through the Pre-production measures, Production and post-production control measures. Findings indicated that there was a statistically significant relationship between quality control practices and the growth of horticultural export markets. It was however observed that, there are weak quality control practices among the farmers which lead to non-conformities of products. This implies that the exports from Kenya become less attractive and make the smallholder farmers less competitive. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Export firms are vital to a country's economic development and are distinctively positioned to engage in environmentally sustainable innovation. We extend the resource‐based view about the unique cross‐border challenges faced by export firms and the advantage they can generate from engaging in sustainable development. Using a large sample of 4949 Taiwanese export firms, our main effects test confirms the link between export firms and environmentally sustainable innovation. Furthermore, we find that creativity enhancement processes and internal development processes positively moderate the relationship, whereas external collaboration processes negatively moderate it. We contribute to the literature on the contingent factors that explain environmentally sustainable innovation for export firms. Additional tests are presented and discussed along with policy implications, future research directions and conclusions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hungarian activity in the developing world is being explored again. As the topic is quite peripheral, thus it needs a comprehensive analysis. As an Eastern Bloc country, Hungary was engaged with socialist solidarity, however it never had real colonial past, thus its anti-colonial point of view seemed credible for the newly independent African countries. Decolonial orientation of the People's Republic of Hungary started in the 1960s, and it had various other aspects as well. Different political and economic interests also played a key role, as Angola had an incredible abundance of resources, which gave a big push not only for Hungary, but for many other Eastern Bloc countries to play a significant role in the restoration of its economy, in the hope of establishing new commercial relations. Hungary offered - among others - significant financial support, bank loans, and scientific-technological help to counterbalance the former colonial powers' and other capitalist countries, who were seen as possible enemies and opressors. On the other hand this "socialist help" meant a search for potential new markets for the Hungarian economy, and the possibility to get acces to western markets and technology through international cooperations in the African continent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article analyzes the impact of the sanctions policies of Western countries on the agri-food sector. It is noted that in difficult geopolitical and macroeconomic conditions, many problems that existed in the agri-food sector even before the increase in sanctions pressure on the Russian economy were exposed and intensified. With a high level of self-sufficiency in food products, the industry has maintained a high level of import dependence of agricultural production, primarily for seeds and breeding material, as well as for many other components of agricultural production. Adaptation strategies of the agri-food sector to new conditions are aimed at accelerating import substitution and increasing domestic production and replacing the importer from Western countries with a supplier of similar products from friendly countries. The increased attention to import substitution and the growth of investment attractiveness of the industry are shown. Key problem areas of the industry have been identified, including rising production costs, decreasing profitability and, as a consequence, decreasing demand for domestic agricultural machinery, and exacerbating the problem of personnel shortages in agriculture. The role of exports as a driver of production growth in a few agricultural sectors is noted in the absence of prerequisites for the growth of domestic consumption, which is hampered by a decrease in the purchasing power of per capita monetary income of the population and the lack of population growth. A decrease in profitability in agriculture against the backdrop of a significant increase in costs leads to a reduction in the purchase of domestic agricultural machinery products by agricultural producers and hits producers in related industries up and down the value chain. It is concluded that the sources of growth in agricultural production in the short and medium term will be import substitution in the field of breeding, ensuring an increase in the profitability of agricultural production, eliminating the shortage of labor resources in agriculture, increasing the investment attractiveness of the agri-food sector for new investors, developing exports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigated the sorption and residues of phosphine in fruits and vegetables relevant for export. Sorption patterns varied among the commodities: mango exhibited a constant sorption range of 10–12%, bitter gourd displayed a distinct pattern with peak sorption of 20% at 8 hours, and chilli demonstrated a higher range of sorption percentage, peaking at 60% at 8 hours. ANOVA (F (4,8) = 0.449, p = 0.771) and regression (F (1,11) = 0.851, p = 0.376) analysis revealed a non-significant relationship between the sorption percentage and exposure period. Residue analysis using Gas Chromatography with FPD detector revealed relatively low levels of phosphine residues in mango (0.009–0.01 µL/L), negligible traces in chilli samples, residues within the maximum residue limit (MRL) range for bitter gourd after 4–6 hours of aeration. Detecting phosphine residues within acceptable limits underscores the significance of post-fumigation protocols to meet stringent food safety standards, thereby safeguarding product integrity for global trade. Therefore, phosphine fumigation could serve as a viable alternative to methyl bromide fumigation for quarantine treatment of perishables as it doesn’t leave detectable toxic residues in produce following aeration and has no role in ozone depletion thus making it a more sustainable solution for international trade in fresh produce. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Watermelon production has rapidly increased in Morocco over the last 15 years. Since its independence in 1956, Morocco has promoted the production of early-season fruits and vegetables for European supermarkets to boost the national economy and improve rural livelihoods. Today, the expansion of watermelon production in arid regions of the country has had profound impacts on local land and water resources. In Zagora, a pre-Sahara oasis region in the southeast of the country, watermelons have contributed to the overuse of aquifers, trapping farmers in cycles of accumulating debt, and increasing conflict over land. Drawing on interviews and participant observation with residents and officials from 2021-2023, this paper demonstrates how a pastoral community embraced watermelon production in an effort to engage with the agro-export sector that drives the country's agricultural growth. Yet rather than contributing to the overall development of the region, watermelon production has deepened gender and economic disparities within the community and privileged a small group of farmers with access to capital. Although authorities restricted watermelon production in 2023, larger investors simply moved production, leaving small farmers to confront the volatile market while trying to sustain land, water, and collective identity in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent decades, Japanese rice wine, sake, exports to international countries have developed tremendously. Recently, in particular, sake exports are increasing in both volume and unit value due to factors such as the registration of Japanese cuisine as an intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO in 2013 and the economic situations including the rapid depreciation of Japanese yen. However, there are no studies which investigated sake exports via empirical methods as far as we know. In this study, we constructed hierarchical Bayesian models and analyzed unbalanced panel datasets on the export of Japanese sake to China, Hong Kong SAR China, Singapore, Taiwan and the US by using a Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method and an ancillary-sufficiency interweaving strategy (ASIS) as the first empirical study of Japanese sake export. As a result, it was found that the trends in export volume and unit value to China, Hong Kong SAR China, Singapore and the US were significantly positive. In addition, although Taiwan had a negative trend before UNESCO registration, the trend became positive after its registration. Based on these results, it can be concluded that Japanese sake has been booming worldwide, though the degree may vary from country to country. Especially, we found that the UNESCO registration of Japanese food, Washoku, has significant effects on booming sake exports both in terms of volume and unit value. Finally, we divided the sake export data by regional customs offices in charge and conducted a detailed analysis on regional heterogeneity in sake exports. From the results, we found there were some different trends among regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study is to analyse the cultivation areas, production amounts and foreign trade data of cotton plant in the world and Turkey from an economic point of view. The data on Turkey's cotton cultivation area, cotton production and fiber cotton import and export data for the 20-year period 2003-2022 were obtained from the Food Agricultural Organization (FAO). The data set was transferred to MS Excel spreadsheets and the trend analysis technique was used in MS Excel programme to obtain the trends in cotton cultivation area, cotton production amount and near future forecast values for eight years between 2023-2030. In addition, for the foreign trade balance data obtained from fiber cotton import and export data for the period 2000-2022, the change trends of the 23-year period and the eight-year near future forecast values between 2023-2030 were calculated. Cotton cultivation area has a decreasing trend between 2023-2030. While the forecast value of cotton cultivation area for 2023 is 417 thousand hectares, this value is predicted to decrease to 373 thousand 722 hectares in 2030. The trend in the amount of cotton production has a decreasing trend after 2022 and it is predicted that there will be no break in the amount of production between 2023-2030. The estimated foreign trade deficit in fiber cotton for 2023 is 964,516 tonnes and for 2030 is 1,106,672 tonnes. The main reasons for the decrease in cotton cultivation areas are the increases in input prices such as fertilisers, pesticides and seeds. In order to eliminate the foreign trade deficit in cotton, studies should be carried out to enter new markets and increase the share in existing markets. In addition, it should be aimed to create a sustainable cotton sector by investing in R&D activities and entering new markets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Family businesses represent one of the oldest and still dominant forms of business organisations, yet research on their innovation activity remains a relatively emerging field of study, especially in Central and Eastern Europe. This paper investigates the relationships between the family nature of firms, the innovation activity and the export activity using statistical methods on a representative sample of Hungarian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2017, 2020 and 2022. The results show that the innovation activity of Hungarian SMEs engaged in export activities is more significant than that of non-exporting counterparts. The family nature of firms and their innovation activity, however, can be considered independent, while the relationship between family nature and export activity is not consistent across the three years. A limitation is that the 2020 and 2022 surveys were performed during the first wave of the COVID-19 epidemic and the Russian-Ukrainian war, which may have influenced respondents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In early 2022, the confirmed presence of African swine fever (ASF) circulating in wild boars in mainland Italy and subsequently found in domestic pigs led to several changes regarding the export of pork and pork products to countries outside the European Union (non-EU). The sector suffered the complete and immediate closure of the markets of some countries, often without the measure being communicated in the forms stipulated by international agreements. Indeed, compliance with the current EU regulations does not guarantee the possibility of exporting to non-EU countries. Knowledge of the animal health status requirements of the country (Italy in this case) is essential for food business operators (FBOs) wishing to enter markets outside the EU according to the 'Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures'. In cases where a sanitary protocol and a model of an official certificate with the importing country exist, the market is officially accessible according to the agreed sanitary requirements. Where no agreement exists, requirements are detailed in the 'import permit' issued to individual FBOs or may be known by directly accessing national regulations through the client/importer. Therefore, the purpose of this work is to briefly outline the conditions imposed by the main non-EU countries for pork products, especially in light of the new epidemiological situation created by the spread of the ASF into a country previously free of the disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mercury levels of Nile perch fillets to be exported from selected fish processing industries in Uganda were determined by hot digestion in strong acids, followed by analysing the extracts with Inductive Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS). There was a clear link between atmospheric mercury and methylmercury accumulation in fish tissues, thus exposing a possible threat for human health. A quantitative cross-sectional study design was undertaken from two fish processing factories around Kampala city. Simple random sampling was utilised where ten fish products were picked for analysis. The results obtained from the analysis of samples from both factories presented mercury levels far below the FAO/WHO guideline level of 0.5 mg/kg for mercury in fish. The mercury levels for both factories were higher than the oral daily recommended dose of 0.001 mg/kg body weight for the vulnerable population raising eyebrows for the general population, since fish is a major contributor to mercury intake for consumers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigated the impact of population aging on the relationship between exports and economic growth in Korea using the export-led growth hypothesis framework with an autoregressive distributed lag model and data for the period 1990–2021. We found that export positively influenced economic growth. However, the effect of export on economic growth was negative considering population aging. Furthermore, the negative effect of export increased with aging. Our results also show a positive effect of population aging on economic growth in the long run, which implies the dominance of the human capital effect over the negative productivity effect. Hence, our results indicate that developed countries seeking to achieve sustainable growth through exports should control the population aging problem. Our study suggests two possible policies for solving the population aging problem: promote births and encourage immigration growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the Polish-Ukrainian border conflict, which has become a focal point of geopolitical tension. The consequences of this conflict extend beyond the political realm and impact the export-import activities of enterprises. The blockades are being implemented in six of the nine directions along the border between Poland and Ukraine, which is a key factor in deepening the crisis. This study aims to comprehensively analyse the multifaceted impact of the conflict on trade dynamics, regulatory changes, operational challenges faced by businesses, and potential strategies adopted to overcome these difficulties. This study uses a mix of methods, such as in-depth interviews with key stakeholders and statistical analysis of trade data from the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, to find out how geopolitical factors, trade policy, and business operations are all connected in complex ways. By shedding light on the complex relationship between border conflict and export-import activity, this study provides valuable insights for policymakers, businesses, and researchers grappling with the effects of geopolitical tensions on international trade. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Stable sales and a wide range of export markets are as important as successful export growth. In this context, export diversification is at the heart of export success. And the export success effects in terms of accelerating and stabilising economic growth. In this context, the article is first analysed the export-economic growth relationship and the effects of export diversification on economic growth in theoretical framework, and then, being main question in study, sought an answer to the question to what extent export diversification was realised in Turkey in the period 2000-2023. Time-data and historical analysis methods were used in the research. The characteristic of this period is that it is a period of intense global competition. As a result of the research, it was found that between 2000 and 2023, product diversification could be realised at a low level, while geographical market diversification could be realised more in Turkey. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines the effects of exchange rates, export intensity, and days to receivable on the profitability of Indonesian coal exporting companies, using panel data from 2015 to 2023. The objective is to find if export intensity and exchange rate impedes the effect of days to receivable on profitability. Interaction analyses reveal that the positive impact of receivables on profitability diminishes with increasing exchange rates. Conversely, the interaction between days to receivable and export intensity does not significantly affect profitability. Therefore, it might be beneficial for Indonesian coal companies should explore implementing more flexible trade credit policies to enhance customer relationships, particularly during periods of rupiah appreciation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The Russian military invasion has caused a collapse in food supplies from Ukraine to world markets. The transformation of Ukrainian export logistics has been carried out under critical conditions and extremely limited deadlines. This article evaluated the transformations in logistics in the grain and oilseeds markets due to the war, discussed the impact of international agreements on export and logistics supply chains, and proposed marketing strategies for the trade of grain, oilseeds, and related products during wartime. The authors employed various general scientific and special methods and approaches, including a systematic approach, abstract-logical and graphic methods, retrospective and comparative analysis, correlation-regression analysis, and forecasting methods. A periodisation of the export logistical transformation due to the war was used. It included the following stages: the collapse of logistics; the growth of exports due to the impact of international agreements; and the operation of an alternative Ukrainian maritime corridor with the support of international partners. The significant impact of production and sales transformations caused by the war on the growth of wheat export logistics costs for various supply bases was demonstrated. The authors concluded that the export logistics risks were primarily mitigated by low grain and oilseed prices for agricultural producers. An assessment of the grain, oil crops, and processing products export market in Ukraine was also provided. The development of effective marketing strategies was highlighted. The practical value of the study lies in the use of the research results for developing marketing strategies for enterprises and European cooperation development projects in the agrarian sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in countries' entrepreneurship and export activities, their lack of financial assets and human resources makes them more vulnerable to difficult-to-control external risks, including financial, legal, and market risks. Since the exposure to these risks might reduce their willingness to export, SMEs' risk management capabilities included in the dynamic capabilities of Resource-based View (RBV) might enable them to reduce their exporting concerns and stimulate their entrepreneurial spirit. In this regard, this paper purposes to investigate the impacts of financial, legal, and market risk management capabilities on export intentions of SMEs. The effects of risk management capabilities on the export intention of SMEs might differ depending on the countries where SMEs operate because locally specific government bureaucracy, documentation, standards, regulations, and cultural values make companies face various circumstances that might differently affect their management of multiple risk factors and export entrepreneurship. Thus, this paper also aims to determine whether the effects of risk management capabilities on the export intention of SMEs differ depending on their country of origin. In line with the research aims, this paper employs the Binary Logistic Regression Test to analyze 1221 SMEs in various countries. The results indicate that while financial risk management does not have any significant impacts on the export intention of SMEs, the effects of legal and market risk management on export intention differ depending on SMEs' country of origin. This paper explains the reasons for those results by the institutional factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The year 2020 was the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the turning point for the industries poorly affected by the unexpected conditions. This paper focused on the impact of a range of factors on China's exports of metal manufacture in 2020, in particular the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on it. Using cross-sectional data, the paper collected relevant data for 151 countries in 2020. We applied trade gravity model by considering important parameters impacting on China's exports of metal manufacture such as GDP, distance, population, the total number of cases of COVID-19, employment rate, economic degrees of freedom, the political environment and the free trade agreement between China and other countries. Then, by collecting the data set for 2021, this paper compares the models for 2020 and 2021 with the aim of making a comparison of the impact of the pandemic on China's exports of metal manufactures. We also do some analysis about the trend of the effect of COVID-19 in the future. The paper continues with calculation of China's export potential for metal manufacture for its 151 partner countries including 54 of them are at the Trade Potential Untapped level, 38 at the Trade Potential Growing level and 59 at the Trade Potential Mature level based on gravity model. This paper also offers different detailed trade policies for the distinct levels of trade potential in the light of the impact of the COVID-19. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Prior studies obtained mixed conclusions on the relationship between firm exporting and pollution emissions, probably because the role of environmental regulation has been ignored in this relationship. This study focuses on whether the abatement effect of exporting is related to the stringency of environmental regulation. To avoid measurement bias in the environmental regulation stringency faced by firms, we use the two control zones policy implemented in China to reduce sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions as a natural experiment to distinguish the difference in the SO2 regulation stringency faced by different firms. Empirical results show that Chinese manufacturing firms can significantly reduce their SO2 emissions intensity by exporting, but the abatement effect of exporting occurs only in the firms regulated by the two control zones policy. This result confirms for the first time that the abatement effect of exporting stems from the incentives of stringent environmental regulations. Further analysis shows that the abatement effect of exporting is realized mainly through firm investment in source control technologies rather than in end-of-pipe treatment technologies. The findings of this study suggest that stringent environmental regulations are important for emerging and developing countries to achieve environment-friendly exports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Human resource management, in the integrated systemic approach of the modern organization, is one of the most important aspects of organizational management since human resources are a vital source of energy for the institution, arguably its most important resource. Effective human resource management can directly lead to increased job satisfaction, positive motivation, loyalty to the institution, significant adherence to the institution's vision and mission, and the establishment of a conducive working climate. All these factors contribute, provided other conditions are met, to the efficiency of the organization in achieving its objectives.

The present study is relevant, because in different countries of the world in recent years there have been ambiguous dynamics among armaments and military equipment production and exports and changes in state defense expenditures. Modern geopolitical conflicts distort the existing picture of interrelations between the above parameters, and the article assesses their changes. In particular, as the study result, the underlying hypotheses on the relationships between supply and demand in the global market of armaments and military equipment have been formulated. The key countries analysis showed that the dynamics of indicators in them is determined by different reasons, but the author came to the conclusion that the main factors of changes in the trends of armaments production and exports and defense expenditures are the following: the expansion of illegal circulation of armaments and military equipment in some countries, increased vulnerability of some countries and their direct involvement in military-political conflicts, as well as differentiation of countries’ approaches to national security, which causes different attention to defense capabilities and the defense industry development. At the same time, there are almost always sharp changes and volatility of the indicators under consideration during the periods when a country is in the stage of industrialization or transition to a new technological mode.

Liquefied natural gas export is currently a rather promising sector of the Russian fuel and energy complex. Gas transportation by special gas carriers makes it possible to supply the resource independently of the pipeline system. In recent years, the liquefied natural gas market role has been significant for the Russian economy. This industry has not been subject to significant export restrictions by other countries, unlike pipeline gas exports. However, under the conditions of sanctions imposed by “unfriendly” countries on the supply of technologies and equipment required for liquefied natural gas production and transportation, not only the industry development, but also implementation of the Energy Strategy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2035 is threatened, especially major projects implementation on the Arctic coast of the country. All of the above speaks for the relevance of the study, the objectives of which are to assess the Russian market of liquefied natural gas in the context of the introduced technological restrictions, to identify the key problems arising as a result of this unfavorable situation and to determine the directions for the industry further development.

This study clarifies the impact of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on the export activities of enterprises that produce six main affected industrial products: iron and steel, cement, fertilizer, aluminium, electricity, and hydrogen. Secondary data is included in descriptive statistics, thereby analyzing the context, current situation and economic-technical impact on the export activities of each item, especially the 05 items that Vietnam exports to the EU market. From there, the article proposes recommendations and strategies to respond to the opportunities and challenges brought by CBAM. Research results show that CBAM puts pressure on export businesses at an early stage. However, in the long term, this policy will help businesses increase competitiveness and create surplus value with reduced costs.

The primary objective of this article is to scrutinize the key trends in the management of the socio-economic sphere in Eastern European countries. The research methodology employed encompassed general scientific methods of cognition, including logical and structural analysis, comparison, theoretical modeling, abstraction, induction, and deduction. Additionally, techniques such as specification, generalization, and formalization, as well as tabular and graphical interpretation of theoretical information were applied during the investigation. Throughout the study, the trends of social and economic development in Eastern European countries during the post-crisis period are examined. The practical significance of the research results is rooted in their potential applicability in the development of targeted programs.

This study examines the relationship of firm productivity on export propensity and intensity for manufacturing firms in 29 transition economies across Central and Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union. Due to their distinct institutions and trade geography, transition economies differ significantly from both developed and developing economies, necessitating a tailored approach to analyzing firm exports. By utilizing firm-level data, we employ a two-stage estimation method to differentiate between the export entry and intensity stages while addressing sample selection issues using Heckman’s two-step approaches. Importantly, we examine the moderating effects of heterogeneous home institutions and destination markets on the productivity-export nexus. Our findings indicate that productivity plays a distinct role in each export margin and underscores the varying firm behavior under diverse institutional contexts. Notably, while productivity is positively associated with firm export start, this relationship is weaker for those operating under deficient regulatory conditions than those enjoying high-quality institutional systems. Also, productivity’s role diminishes concerning export intensity, highlighting similar characteristics between foreign and domestic markets. The discussion on how these outcomes provide insights for academics, policymakers, and practitioners alike is also presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper uncovers the nexus between global value chain participation and firm exit during COVID‐19 using merged data from World Bank Enterprises Survey and the Enterprise Survey Follow‐Up on COVID‐19. Empirical results suggest that participation in global value chain could positively extend firm survival and is robust to several specifications, including alternative measures of firm exit and global value chain participation. Further analysis indicates that global value chain participation helps a firm to improve productivity, enhance bargaining power, and mitigate financial constraints, thereby lifting the firm survival. Our paper contributes to understanding how global value chain participation influences firm exit, suggesting several policy and managerial implications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the context of the turbulence of the global economy, the relevance of research aimed at determining the ability to ensure the sustainable development of national economies within the current model of global economic development is increasing. The purpose of this study is to obtain data characterizing the development potential of national economies. The article analyzes the impact of globalization on the dynamics of development of the leading national economies in the ranking of countries in terms of GDP at PPP with a population of more than 50 million people. At the same time, the following characteristics were studied: labor productivity, the level of debt burden, the level of consumption of industrial products and services in the domestic market, the standard of living of the population, the ratio of income of the population and the level of per capita consumption. It is shown that in the analyzed countries the total per capita consumption is greater than per capita GDP. It was revealed that the differentiation of the debt burden in various segments of the economy is due to the difference in the dynamics of labor productivity. It is shown that within the framework of the current models of national economies, the conditions for the generation of structural problems and the decline in the level of consumption and the quality of life of the population have been formed.

In recent decades, Japanese rice wine, sake, exports to international countries have developed tremendously. Recently, in particular, sake exports are increasing in both volume and unit value due to factors such as the registration of Japanese cuisine as an intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO in 2013 and the economic situations including the rapid depreciation of Japanese yen. However, there are no studies which investigated sake exports via empirical methods as far as we know. In this study, we constructed hierarchical Bayesian models and analyzed unbalanced panel datasets on the export of Japanese sake to China, Hong Kong SAR China, Singapore, Taiwan and the US by using a Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method and an ancillary-sufficiency interweaving strategy (ASIS) as the first empirical study of Japanese sake export. As a result, it was found that the trends in export volume and unit value to China, Hong Kong SAR China, Singapore and the US were significantly positive. In addition, although Taiwan had a negative trend before UNESCO registration, the trend became positive after its registration. Based on these results, it can be concluded that Japanese sake has been booming worldwide, though the degree may vary from country to country. Especially, we found that the UNESCO registration of Japanese food, Washoku, has significant effects on booming sake exports both in terms of volume and unit value. Finally, we divided the sake export data by regional customs offices in charge and conducted a detailed analysis on regional heterogeneity in sake exports. From the results, we found there were some different trends among regions.

Indonesia, an archipelagic country, boasts significant potential in the fisheries sector, notably in the export of fishery products. Batam as a free trade zone plays a major role in Indonesia's fishery product exports. According to the Central Statistics Agency's data, there has been a 2.47% decline in fish and shrimp exports in January and February 2023 compared to January 2022. Therefore, further analysis is needed on projected exports of fishery products in Batam. This study focuses on the utilization of the Markov chain model to analyze the export dynamics of Batam City's primary fishery product commodities, including Seaweed, Fish, Shrimp, Crab, and Shellfish. Monthly export data for Batam City's fishery products throughout 2021-2023 sourced from The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries. Based on these data, the transition probability matrix will be calculated based on the number of export transitions below and above the Moving Average (MA 12) value. The Markov chain model for this case is an erdogic Markov chain model, in order that the limiting probability of the Markov chain model can be determined. The result shows that exports of fish, shrimp and crab in the long term will exceed the average export size in the past year each after 7 months, 11 months, and 14 months later respectively, while exports of seaweed and shellfish in the long term will be below the large average exports in the past year after 15 and 5 months. This research result offer valuable insights for the government to formulate strategies and policies concerning fishery product exports

One of the key areas of industry is the extraction and processing of natural stone, which is marked by a variety of facing materials with a wide range of colours, which are known not only in Ukraine, but also around the world. Currently, out of 255 deposits of stone for facing, 136 are actively used, where various minerals are extracted, such as granite, granodiorite, enderbite, granosienite, sienite, quartz sienite, monzonite, gabbro, anorthosite, labradorite, sandstone, basalt, marble, marbled limestone, limestone, andesite and tuff. Due to the military action, the occupation of part of the territory and the destruction of infrastructure, the possibility of mining and exporting natural stone has significantly decreased. Many natural stone mining and processing plants were destroyed or forced to evacuate, resulting in job losses and reduced budget revenues. Logistical problems related to the blockade of seaports and damage to transport infrastructure significantly complicate and increase the cost of exporting natural stone. The publication found that the export of natural stone to traditional importing countries, such as Russia and Belarus, disappeared, which led to an increase in exports to European countries, but this market has its limitations and requires additional efforts to promote Ukrainian products. New sales markets have been identified, but their potential has not yet been fully revealed. The study showed that the export of natural stone from Ukraine in 2023 increased by 61% compared to 2022. This indicates an increase in demand for Ukrainian natural stone on the world market.

Purpose This paper explores the relationship between exchange rates, exports, and foreign direct investment in South Africa. Methodology The paper utilized Johansen cointegration, vector error correction model (VECM), and Granger causality test on annual data from 1986 to 2022. Findings The study reveals a substantial causal relationship between the Real Exchange Rate (RER) and Real gross domestic product per capita (GDPPC). The RER implies that an increase in the value of the home currency causes a decline in exports (EXP). Disregarding the economic conditions in South Africa, in essence, only demonstrates that any upward or negative movement in RER causes GDPPC to grow or fall since any rand depreciation offers a pathway to reduce domestic imports while raising local exports, which leads to greater GDPPC. Conclusion This study concludes that adopting laws that support RER, exports, and foreign direct investment is important for South Africa's economic development. These policies can also be useful during national unrest, such as pandemics and emergencies. It is also important to consider the stability of domestic funds and how they affect foreign and domestic business sectors when developing a financial strategy and carefully managing foreign direct investment.

To ensure its food security and economic growth, Russia needs to monitor the global pesticide market because constant monitoring predicts supply stability and provides annual high yields. The article describes the current issues associated with agricultural pesticide, analyzes the development directions on the global pesticide market, and predicts its impact on the Russian economy. To analyze the global market of chemical plant protection products, the authors applied an integrated approach based on analysis, synthesis, analogy, comparison, and forecasting. The research relied on the domestic laws and standards issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance. Other sources included statistics obtained from foreign agencies (Phillips McDougal; Kynetec; NBS, China; Chemexcil, India) and Russian institutions (Rosstat, BusinesStat, Zerno.ru, etc.). The review included articles published in scientific and analytical databases, i.e., eLIBRARY.RU, AgroXXI, and AgroPages in 2018–2024. The analysis concentrated on India, China, and the Russian Federation. It covered absolute and relative harvest losses, as well as the market share of importing countries and key suppliers on Russian pesticide market. The demand for chemical pesticides continues to grow, despite restrictions or prohibitions of some hazardous pesticides. Some active ingredients were partially unavailable while finished formulations were subjected to import quotas. In 2024, Russia will be using as many chemical plant protection products as in 2023 since the domestic warehouses store large reserves. The weather conditions are likely to ensure optimal plant growth. Russian farmers will harvest about 142 million tons of grain, including 92–95 million tons of wheat. If repeated annually, this research may reduce the risk of harvest losses and allow the state to adopt prompt regulation measures to obtain high-quality products, thus increasing the domestic consumption and export potential.

The European Union（EU）， as an important target market for the export of the agro-products of China， always keeps a relatively high food safety protection level， strict pesticide management policy and low tolerance to pesticide residue.In recent years， there is an increasing trend that the agro-products of China are hindered during their export to the EU due to pesticide residue problems， as a result of the higher requirements for agro-product import further raised by the EU. Brought by its greater effort to promote the strategy of sustainable agricultural development， the EU has continuously tightened its policy on the registration and use of pesticides and its maximum residue limit of multiple pesticides.Based on the export violation data of China agro-products notified by RASFF from 2012 to 2022， this article sorts through and analyzes the current situation and reasons of Chinese agro-products being hindered from exporting to EU because of pesticide residues， aiming at providing a reference to grasp the trend of EU trade barriers to pesticide residues and improving the foresight and initiative in dealing with EU technical barriers to trade of agro-products.

The growth of the population in the world provides increased demand for soy and its processing products. Because in low-income countries, soy and its processing products are used as a cheap vegetable protein for human nutrition, and in developed countries - as a valuable protein raw material in animal feed. The article calculates the cost of 1 kg of raw protein in protein feeds of plant and animal origin. The cost of vegetable feed per 1 kg of protein is 1.5-3.5 times lower than the cost of animal feed. The dynamics of global soybean production are shown, which indicates that in 2023/24 it was about 395 million tons. The main soybeanproducing countries are Brazil, the USA, and Argentina, whose share in the total world production is more than 80%. The dynamics of soybean production and processing in Ukraine is presented. The largest soybean processors in Ukraine are such companies as Bunge, AdamPolSoya, Cargill, Kreativ OEP, Kyiv-Atlantic, Royal Taste, Vinnytsia OEP and others. The soybean market in Ukraine demonstrates significant success both in cultivation and in export and processing. Despite the difficult conditions caused by military actions and economic challenges, Ukrainian farmers were able to reach historical highs in the production and export of soybeans, ensuring high product quality and competitive prices on the world market. Soy is an export-oriented crop, about ? of which is delivered abroad in the form of raw materials or processed products. The largest importers of Ukrainian soybeans are the European Union, Egypt and Turkey. In connection with the innovations in the supply of soybeans to the EU, soybean producers must not only grow (use of high-quality, certified seed material, mineral fertilizers, general production and administrative costs), but also have a certificate of traceability and confirmation of the absence of deforestation throughout the production chain. Since the violation of EUDR provisions can lead to serious consequences and sanctions, namely fines of up to 4% of the total annual turnover of the enterprise for the previous financial year, confiscation of products, temporary exclusion from procurement procedures and access to public funding, including tender procedures and subsidies

This study examines the long-term effects of CO2 emissions, farm mechanization, and other control variables on agricultural production in India from 1960 to 2022. These variables include arable land, fertilizer consumption, GDP, import and export of agricultural raw materials, cereal yield (kg per hectare), and urbanization. To identify the longterm co-integrating relationship between the variables, this study used multiple types of econometric techniques, including the ARDL bound-testing methodology and Johansen co-integration procedure. A meaningful long-term cointegrating relationship between the variables is supported by the empirical findings of the ARDL bound-testing method. The long-term outcomes showed that agricultural productivity is significantly increased by mechanization, exports and imports of agricultural raw materials, and arable land. Results also showed that grain production and fertilizer use had a considerable beneficial impact on agricultural performance; however, CO2 emissions and urbanization have a significant negative impact. Therefore, these findings suggest that India's policymakers should implement more efficient measures to boost investments in agricultural R&D and farm mechanization. By assuring the nation's food security, this will increase agricultural output. To support India's efforts to achieve a sustainable environment and development, the report advises integrating climate change measures into the nation's national strategies, policies, and planning.

The significance of vegetable production is driven by the need of the population for vitamin products, processing enterprises for raw materials, especially in wartime, in the face of food and environmental hazards, and the need to increase export opportunities, considering international integration processes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of war on the economic availability and environmental safety of food, to identify and assess the components and vectors of food and environmental safety management, and to evaluate and promote exports in the context of international economic integration. The study employed the methods of analysis and synthesis, generalisation and specification, mathematical and graphical methods. Sources of information: data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Trade Centre (ITC), and the State Statistics Service of Ukraine. The study analysed the current state of vegetable production, identified the key problems under the influence of food hazards, environmental factors, and integration processes. The study examined the impact of the war on the economic availability and environmental safety of food, estimated the volume of deficit in vegetable production, identified the principal economic and environmental problems and areas for improving the efficiency of the industry in the future. The volume of the deficit in vegetable production was found and the size of the lost sowing areas was determined; the reasons for the unsatisfactory state of vegetable production were identified. It was established that in recent years the country has experienced a temporary famine, which is unacceptable in the European space. It was found that, to minimise the agri-food crisis and environmental threats, it is necessary to focus on the implementation of the proposed measures to support production efficiency, the implementation of which will allow solving the issues of independence and food security of territorial communities, especially in times of war, and improve the functionality of governing bodies, economic entities, investors, scientists, and producers based on sustainable development. The practicality of the study findings is confirmed by the effectiveness of the developed proposals that can be used in the implementation of measures to increase vegetable production and exports

The repeated risk of the so-called hard Brexit created great uncertainty about the future of mutual EU-UK trade relations. In 2020, the uncertainty was exacerbated by the COVID-19 global pandemic. These critical situations affected the EU's external trade and, in particular, the EU export capacity. Therefore, in addition to the standard factors, such as GDP, labour productivity or the presence of the FTA determining EU exports, this paper examines those factors that were relevant for EU export between 2016 and 2020, i.e. the uncertainty stemming from Brexit and the global COVID-19 pandemic. Fixed and time effects panel data analysis combined with the difference in difference method and a Poisson pseudo-maximum likelihood estimator were used. The negative impact of Brexit uncertainty on EU exports has not been proven. The COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a deep downturn in international trade in 2020, had a negative impact on EU exports. However, EU exports to all partners decreased significantly regardless of the COVID-19 prevalence. This study updates the literature on the nexus between uncertainty and trade by examining the recent critical factors affecting EU export developments.

The railway transport system in Ukraine stands as a pivotal sector within the nation's transportation infrastructure, accounting for a substantial portion of freight and passenger movement compared to domestic alternative modes of transportation. With direct border connections and collaboration with railways in Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary, Ukrzaliznytsia JSC facilitate operations through forty international railway crossings. The political climate in Ukraine, particularly the focus on export to EU countries, has sparked increased interest in transportation towards western border regions [1, 2]. This article delves into the challenges and opportunities surrounding the enhanced cooperation of Ukrainian border terminals with EU countries during wartime and post-war periods. It analyzes the current state of freight transportation to Europe, addressing existing challenges and outlining short- and long-term development prospects for railways. Emphasis is made on the vital role of railway transport in Ukraine's integration into the European transport network, presenting avenues for implementing plans connected with railway reconstruction and development. Container transportation commands a significant market share, with a growing trend towards its adoption. Container transport facilitates a substantial reduction in loading operations, a notable increase in labor productivity, and enables comprehensive mechanization and automation of cross-docking operations. As a transit country—four out of ten existing pan-European transport corridors traverse Ukraine— the nation possesses considerable potential for developing its railway transport system. With the third-largest railway network in Europe (19,787 km, including 9,319 km of electrified tracks), railway transport assumes a leading role in Ukraine's transportation landscape. However, despite its advantages, Ukraine's transportation and logistics system lags behind those of other countries worldwide. Modernization of tracks and rolling stock necessitates significant capital investment and time, underscoring the immediate need to enhance the quality of logistics services [3]. Therefore, this article explores optimization methods for container traffic from Ukraine to EU countries with the use of mathematical methods and algorithms. The genetic algorithm among the discussed methods is recognized as one of the premier mathematical algorithms for the specified task. This approach could play a pivotal role in establishing a robust technical system for railways along Ukraine's western border, optimizing border crossing operations, and enhancing Ukrainian railway transportation capabilities. It not only aids in identifying the fastest or most economical routes but reveals weaknesses in Ukrainian border terminals. Additional strategies can be devised for modernizing and expanding border terminals and stations by leveraging this insight, facilitating the integration of Ukrainian railways into the European transport system.

This paper examines the factors influencing Kosovo's economic growth from 2009 to 2022, specifically investigating the relationship between export, capital formation, consumption, and economic growth using co-integration analysis and the Vector Autoregressive Model (VAR). The findings indicate that exports of goods and services, as well as household consumption, negatively affect economic growth. Conversely, gross capital formation positively impacts economic growth. The study underscores the complexity of economic growth, highlighting the varied significance of different determinants in different contexts. Key findings reveal that while export and gross capital formation are significant contributors to economic growth, household consumption shows an insignificant relationship to GDP. This research contributes to the ongoing debate on the critical factors influencing economic growth, providing empirical evidence from the context of Kosovo and enhancing our understanding of these dynamics, thus offering new insights for policymakers.

In the conditions of instability of the Russian economy, Russian regions have faced the problem of finding new directions of foreign economic development. Mathematical modeling methods, considering the distance between partner regions and their economies volumes, can be effective tools for solving the problem. The article touches upon the modeling foreign trade relations issues in the Republic of Tatarstan on the gravity models’ basis. The purpose of the study is to identify potential trade partners and assess the prospects for the export relations development in the Republic of Tatarstan. The structure, dynamics, and main directions of exports of the constituent entity have been analyzed. Potential trade partners of the Republic of Tatarstan among the Commonwealth of Independent States countries have been identified using the classical gravity model based on assessing the internal regional product and the distance among the regions. The prospects of foreign trade relations with Belarus and the Republic of Uzbekistan have been assessed. Based on J. Tinbergen’s gravity model models of interaction among the regions have been built and forecast values of export volumes for the short term calculated. It was revealed that the Republic of Azerbaijan can become a potential partner for the Republic of Tatarstan. The analysis of the forecast data on the domestic regional product of the Republic of Tatarstan and the gross domestic product of Azerbaijan in 2023 suggests that the exports volume between these entities is expectedly high.

The relevance of the study is determined by the significance, as well as the potential for further development of economic relations between Russia and Vietnam in the context of the current global situation. The purpose of the study is to identify opportunities to intensify trade interaction between the two countries with the additional opportunities analysis to increase exports and imports. Statistical information on the existing trade interaction between Russia and Vietnam has been given, the potential for the tourism activities and educational services development considered. In addition, the article describes the possibilities of increasing the economic potential of the two countries in terms of infrastructure development, including opportunities for the investment joint projects development. Special attention has been paid to the logistics systems development, which can increase the trade cooperation efficiency between Russia and Vietnam, considering the new transportation corridors development within the framework of the Northern Sea Route and Russia’s participation in China’s One Belt, One Road project. The key problems slowing down the possibilities of more active interaction between the two countries have been identified, and possible ways to solve them found. The practical significance consists in the obtained results application in the field of business organization within the two economies, as well as for the analysis and better understanding of economic relations between Russia and Vietnam.