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Bactrian camel (BC) milk has gained increasing attention due to its unique nutritional profile and potential bioactivities. This comprehensive review explores the chemical composition, bioactivities, processing techniques, and economic potential of BC milk in China. The distinctive chemical composition of BC milk, including protein, lipid, carbohydrate, vitamin, and mineral content, is discussed, emphasizing its differences from other mammalian milk. The review highlights the various bioactivities of BC milk, such as anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, lipid-lowering, and anticancer properties, as well as its modulatory effects on intestinal microbiota. The technological properties of BC milk, focusing on its heat stability, coagulation behavior, and potential for product development, are examined. The review also addresses current processing techniques and their impact on milk quality. Finally, the economic potential and future perspectives of BC milk in China are evaluated. This review provides valuable insights into the multifaceted aspects of BC milk, serving as a foundation for future research and development in this emerging field. The motivation for this review stems from the growing interest in BC milk as a functional food and the need for a comprehensive understanding of its properties, applications, and market potential to guide future research and industry development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

According to most energy demand forecasts, woody biomass has the potential to become an important source of renewable energy, especially during the transitional period of energy transition. The aim of this article was to estimate the energy potential of the biomass from the forest and the biomass generated by the mechanical processing of wood raw material and also to show the spectrum of possibilities for the potential use of the biomass for energy production in Poland. This research used available statistical and literature data on the species structure of harvested wood and the qualitative and assortment structures of woody biomass. The basic parameters of the raw material were evaluated in accordance with the EU classification of energy wood. This study confirmed the relationship between the energy potential of woody biomass and energy demand in Poland. The correlation coefficient for these variables was r = 0.984. This correlation was reflected in the significant shares of biomass in the production of electricity (more than 9%) or heat (almost 14%). Energy wood resources in Poland are smaller than in other European Union countries, which affects the scale of the potential use of woody biomass for energy purposes. Nevertheless, the use of such a biomass is fully justified from the point of view of possible development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Industrial exhaust gases and gas fields are two significant sources of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that contribute to the rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere. Among the various emission reduction systems, the CCSU (Carbon Capture, Storage, and Utilization) system has garnered extensive attention and research. This research aims to obtain the superstructure network sequentially in the CCSU system using GAMS (General Algebraic Modeling System). A mathematical approach was developed to optimize the amount of CO2 stored and utilized by varying the time difference (dt) between the source and sink from 0 to 10 years. After calculating the economic potential (EP), it was found that the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) system for both sources has a negative impact. In contrast, the CCSU system enhances the economic potential (EP) by generating a positive value. This is possible as the captured CO2 can be sold to the utilization sink, thereby creating a revenue stream. The EP for CO2 reduction from gas fields is greater than that from the industry, 21.68 × 106 USD compared to 12.50 × 106 USD at dt min10 years. The CCSU system, when utilizing CO2 sources from gas fields, is more profitable compared to using industrial emissions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the research is to present the realised forecasts of Ukraine's economic power in order to find reserves for the recovery of the national economy and opportunities for the formation of digital entrepreneurship on the basis of innovative functioning, which will lead to economic growth in the medium and long term. The object of scientific research is the expenditure on SRD and S&T development by types of work in Ukraine from 2010 to 2022 and the analysis of indicators of GDP the influence of time, employment and inflation factors; expansion of digital capabilities of entrepreneurship due to the conducted R&D, which will become a guarantee of the emergence of breakthrough innovations as one of the key reserves of innovative and digital development of the country during the war and post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. Methodology. A study was conducted utilising dialectical, systematic, mathematical and statistical methods to investigate the R&D expenses by types of work in Ukraine from 2010 to 2022 and the GDP from 2011 to 2023. This analysis determined the prospective existing reserve of economic strength with positive dynamics and highlighted the necessity for a strategic format of digital business work based on innovation. A CRA was conducted to determine the strength of the relationship between SRD expenditures and time (i.e., a set of factors that consistently influence SRD funding and drive its growth trend). Fisher's test was calculated, and an econometric analysis was performed based on GDP indicators over 56 quarters, establishing the dependence of the GDP volume on the time factor and the cyclicality of seasonal fluctuations. Resluts. The conditions for accelerating the digitisation of business processes at domestic enterprises are, in particular, the presence of highly qualified S&R personnel, innovators and researchers in the country, the development of new institutes of innovative and digital development, and the transformation and adaptation of old institutes of development to the existing conditions. The obtained data of CRA show that there is a close relationship between the GDP of Ukraine and the time factor, and the direction of the relationship is direct, i.e., linear, which in this case is a positive fact. It is determined that in pursuit of the goal of restoring the innovative potential of the national economy in the post-war period and further active development of digital entrepreneurship in Ukraine, it is necessary to continue financial support for scientific research and scientific and technical developments carried out in various sectors of the economy. Practical implications. The analysed statistical data had a positive impact on the professionalism of the forecast calculations and allowed to state that in 2027, with a probability of error of 6.29%, the volume of expenditures on research and development is projected to range from 20,202.74 to 29,201.18 million UAH. The results of the CRA show that the multiple correlation coefficient (R) is 0.94, which indicates a close overall relationship between the country's GDP and three independent variables (inflation rate, unemployment rate, time factor). The linear regression equation fits the sample data well and the model is qualitative. The results of the forecast are as follows: Ukraine has the potential for post-war recovery and can develop models for post-war economic reconstruction and changes in its structure. Government officials can develop institutional instruments to attract investment and provide effective mechanisms for the future transformation of the existing labour market and human capital institution. Value / Originality. Having conducted a thorough analysis of the statistical data on the dynamics of spending on S&T development and implementation of the SRD in Ukraine in 2010-2022, the authors managed to determine the relative error of approximation – a criterion for assessing the reliability of the forecast, which amounted to 8.74% and considered the approximation to be qualitative, and the forecast for 2027 is reliable. It is determined that the regression equation is most accurate when R2 approaches its maximum value, that is, 1, and in this case, it is 0.9096, which is a good result and means that the linear regression equation fits the sample data well and the model is of high quality. And for Ukraine's economy, which is under martial law, such positive expectations for GDP and the possibility of increasing R&D spending give hope that Ukraine's economic strength is real, as confirmed by the forecast calculations.

For decades, Egypt has been developing under the pressure of unfavorable factors that consistently complicate the work of its reproductive mechanisms, the functioning of the market and other institutions, and result in a series of economic turmoil, social tensions, and political upheavals. In certain periods, the country managed, under favorable circumstances, to mobilize its capabilities to temporarily offset and compensate for the negative influence of internal and external factors and even demonstrate signs of some macroeconomic stability. But the general trend, characteristic of and inherent in an economy developing in harsh conditions, did not give a chance to stay on a more or less constant course for a long time. At the beginning of the second decade of the new century, violent popular uprisings and demonstrations actually led the country to a serious crisis. Its echoes are still felt today, and they carry an element of extremely undesirable destabilization for the largest state in the region. Egypt has historically retained the status of a regional power, no longer the only one, but involved in almost all economic and political initiatives and processes developing in the Arab region, playing an important role in them, which, naturally, should be supported by the corresponding economic potential.

Significance. The development of women’s entrepreneurship is still a largely untapped potential for growth and prosperity. The economic role of women is crucial for growth and a more equitable distribution of wealth. Economic opportunities are much more important for women today than for the previous generation, especially for developing countries. In this regard, the impact of women’s entrepreneurship on economic growth is an important area of research reflecting broader interests in gender equality, economic development and human resource optimization. Objectives. Analysis of the impact of women’s entrepreneurship on the economies of developed and developing countries and the development of some recommendations for the development of women’s entrepreneurship. Methods. For this study, the method of ordinary least squares (OLS) was used, which analyses the impact of women’s entrepreneurship on economic growth in developed and developing countries in the period 2012-2022. Results. The under-development of women’s entrepreneurship represents untapped potential for growth and prosperity in many countries. In this regard, there is an urgent need to create more favourable conditions for the development and strengthening of women’s entrepreneurship, more thoughtful policies and decisive measures aimed at empowering women are crucial. The results obtained in the course of this study are important for the development of theoretical and methodological foundations for the study of women’s entrepreneurship. The results of the study may be useful for women entrepreneurs, NGOs/NGOs, development institutions and government agencies.

Introduction. The interstate transit of the Northern Black Sea ‒ Azov region, which took place under the conditions of the armed conflict, was associated with a large-scale geodemographic and socio-economic transformation of regional societies. The aim of the study is to investigate the available demographic resources and production potential of the Cherson and Zaporozhye Regions, to determine the most likely directions of their economic dynamics. Materials and Methods. The analytical and empirical base of the study, in addition to scientific sources, included collections of statistics, as well as media publications documenting the demographic and economic dynamics of the studied regions in 2022–2023. The methodological basis was a systematic approach that allowed combining the methods used in demography, social and economic geography with elements of structural-functional approach and discourse analysis of information obtained from media publications. Results. It was found that during the spring and summer of 2022, there was a significant decrease in the available population of both areas as a result of outmigration. Moreover, the losses of the urban population were higher than those of the rural population. The maximum population losses were suffered by the Dnieper cities and the settlement network of the frontline zone of the Zaporozhye Region. In both areas, the age structure of the population has significantly deformed (a significant increase in the proportion of elderly and old people), the shortage of specialists in the main areas of socio-economic activity has sharply worsened. It is recorded that in 2022–2023 the only major sphere of economic life that continued to function on a scale comparable to peacetime was agricultural production and related segments of industry (primarily food). Discussion and Conclusion. Demographic and socio-economic prospects for the development of both regions will largely be determined by the further dynamics of the armed conflict. The prolongation of its active stage will accelerate the process of reducing the local population due to outflow, and in the economic sphere will contribute to the deepening of agricultural (and more broadly – Agro-industrial) specialization of regional economic complexes. A stable truce will allow to diversify the directions of economic growth, first of all, to activate a number of industrial clusters, the tourist and recreational complex, the sphere of transport and logistics. The results of the study can be used in the development and detailing of plans for the socio-economic development of new territories.

The economic growth of a country is influenced by the high level of education. From the point of view of production function, the educational field with various activities can be categorised as a large industry with economic potential because it has significant scientific and human resources. The educational activity in the economic sphere is considered in two directions – the consumer aspect (short-term) and the investment-containing long-term development process. The ongoing educational process actively stimulates the economic growth when the young generation of students acquires modern knowledge, competencies and skills that ensure the future dynamic development of the country. The era of digitalisation has changed the mechanisms of interaction between economic structures, and therefore education should be a driving force of development. Consequently, it is at the origin of new innovative technologies of training. This is necessary to occupy the main positions in the field of scientific and technological progress. Higher education institutions and their activities have become a sector with a leading economic paradigm. The paradigm shift is causal. In order for education not only to exist, but also to be at a decent level, remaining the basis for the development of economic potential and society, it is necessary to make science the base, the foundation of all changes. The principle of “managing education in a business-like, scientific way, without turning it into a business” has become the main one in the context of transforming the educational sector into a modern, innovative sphere, meeting the requirements and needs of the evolving digital time.

The proposed study is devoted to defining a set of means, methods and conditions that enable the creation of a sustainable and efficient hydrogen economy in Ukraine for the period up to 2030. The study itself is aimed at studying the features of the operation of the hydrogen square concept, which illustrates the various stages of the hydrogen value chain from production to final use, and the potential opportunities for the development of the hydrogen economy in Ukraine until 2030. Using the hydrogen square, safeguards across the entire hydrogen value chain – production, storage, transport and use – are discussed, highlighting the need for a balanced approach to ensure a sustainable and efficient hydrogen economy. It has been determined that the greatest potential opportunities for the development of the hydrogen economy in Ukraine for the period up to 2030 are the transportation of a mixture of hydrogen with natural gas (gitan) through the Ukrainian GTS and the production of methane from green hydrogen (synthetic methane) through the implementation of Power-to-Gas technology. It has been found that the readiness of gas transport networks to transport a mixture of hydrogen with natural gas (gitan) differs greatly in different EU countries, and the industry itself is currently at a very early stage of development. Blending is likely to be a temporary or transitional solution, given the existence of a technical and economic limit to the volume of hydrogen concentration that traditional gas infrastructure can handle. The possibility of using Power-to-Gas technology in Ukraine, in the city of Dnipro, is described. The production of synthetic methane through the implementation of the Power-to-Gas technology will provide an opportunity to obtain the gitan mixture without the use of fossil fuels in the future, which will enable the hydrogen economy to function completely without fossil fuels.

The geological structure of the evaporite formation in the Amu Darya syneclise is a complex system that provides valuable insights into the region's geological history and economic potential. The study aims to analyse the main characteristics of the geological structure of the evaporite formation in the Amu Darya syneclise to expand knowledge of the geological and environmental history of the region and to identify the potential of these deposits for various applications. The methods used for this study included geological mapping, mineralogical analysis, stratigraphic analysis and geochemical research. The study identifies three distinct water-bearing horizons within the evaporite complex: Sharaplinsky, Yolotan, and Sakar. These horizons exhibit varying characteristics in terms of composition, water content, and distribution across the basin. Geomorphological manifestations, such as salt lakes and salt marshes, play a crucial role in understanding the ecological and geological history of the region. The evaporite formation holds substantial economic importance, hosting valuable resources including salts, oil, and gas. This geological structure supports regional industrial development, job creation, and overall economic growth. The study also highlights the need for further research into the geology and geomorphology of the Amu Darya syneclise to better understand the formation and dynamics of evaporite deposits and their role in the region's current environmental and economic sectors. The study emphasizes the need for efficient technologies and methods for resource extraction and management to ensure sustainable development and minimize environmental impact. The research provides crucial data for optimizing mineral extraction strategies and developing effective natural resource management approaches. It underscores the importance of understanding the geological structure for sustainable ecological and economic development in the region. The practical significance of this study is a basis for developing more effective natural resource management strategies based on an understanding of the geological processes of evaporite sedimentation in the Amu Darya syneclise, which is key to the sustainable development of the region's ecological and economic systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The fluviomarine plains in a situation of hypersalinity are ecosystems characteristic of tropical zones, condition which is made possible by the high evaporation and scarce rainfall, giving rise to the crystallization of seawater salts on the soil surface. In addition, they face constant occupation even in unfavorable circumstances. This research aims to identify and monitor the potential for economic activities in the fluviomarine plain of the Apodi-Mossoró river through the DPSIR structure (Demand-Pression-State-Impact-Response), which can provide an analysis of the relationships systemic between anthropic and environmental actions. For this, bibliographic surveys, and Control Listing (Checklist) were carried out in the field to identify the main indicators that characterize the problem. The results showed that the demands for food, energy, and real estate space cause various pressures on the natural state, so that the most significant impacts are the loss of biodiversity and changes in the natural composition of the soil, caused mainly by shrimp farming, solar salt flats, onshore oil activity and population growth. To mitigate this damage and ensure sustainability, the main responses were inspection based on environmental standards and the implementation of environmental sanitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Approaches to the sustainable development of enterprises are a continuous concern of EU countries, contributing to the achievement of national well-being. Companies today face the combined effects of a multitude of factors that affect their results. This study was carried out to analyse the factors that influence the enterprises in the non-financial sector (industry, trade, and services). The analysis used the related data from eight Eastern European countries in the period of 2018–2020, and includes companies by country, size, number of employees, number of companies by number of employees, turnover, added value and average productivity per employee in generating turnover and added value, respectively. To carry out the study, four research questions and four possible hypotheses were used. For data analysis, generalized linear models were used, and four models were obtained and statistically validated. The obtained results led to the identification of the factors associated with the dependent variables that were the basis for the creation of the models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Sangong Cu-Ni sulfide mineralized mafic-ultramafic intrusion is located on the southern margin of the Bogeda-Harlik belt, eastern Tianshan, China. The intrusion is a well-differentiated complex and is comprised of leucogabbro, gabbro, olivine gabbro, Pl-bearing peridotite, and Pl-bearing pyroxenite. The Pl-bearing pyroxenite hosts both irregularly disseminated sulfide and round droplet sulfide. The intrusive rocks have a wide range of SiO2 (42.1 wt.%–50.48 wt.%) and MgO (6.21 wt.%–22.11 wt.%), and are enriched in light rare earth elements (LREE), large-ion lithophile elements (LILE; e.g., Rb, Ba, Sr, and Pb), and palladium platinum group elements (PPGE) but depleted in high-field-strength elements (HFSE; e.g., Nb, Ta, and Ti) and iridium PGEs (IPGE). These geochemical characteristics indicate that the Sangong mafic-ultramafic intrusion was derived from high degree of partial melting of depleted mantle and interacted with subduction-related material. The low Pd/Ir (3.21–27.44) but high Ni/Cu (1.64–24.16) ratios, combined with the olivine crystals with low Fo (60.88–78.65) and Ni (54.99 ppm–1 688.87 ppm) concentrations suggest that the parental magma of the Sangong intrusion were likely high MgO basaltic in composition that experienced extensive evolution prior emplacement. The Ce/Pb ratios (5.8–13.6) and Nb/U ratios (11.6–30.3) of the intrusive rocks all range between MORB and crustal values, the Nb/Yb and Th/Yb values are close to the lower crust values, together with the low Se/S ratios [(17–100) × 10−6)] suggest that the magma experienced assimilation not only in mantle source but also in conduit, but the degree of crustal contamination is limited. The Cu/Pd ratios of the rocks range from 3.9 × 104 to 10.8 × 104, and the Cu/Zr ratios of Pl-bearing pyroxenite in the Sangong intrusion are >1, combined with the presence of sulfide droplets in the Pl-bearing pyroxenite, indicating the parental magma experienced sulfide saturation and the economical ore bodies may present in the depth of the intrusion. Furthermore, given the discovery of the Baixintan and Yueyawan deposits, we propose the Dananhu-Harlik belt as an essential prospecting target for Cu-Ni mineralization in North Xinjiang. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the article is to study the content of the economic potential of enterprise, its structure and features of formation. In the context of dynamic changes in the national and world economy, the problems of socioeconomic development of the enterprise are becoming more and more relevant. These issues are also inextricably linked to the potential of the enterprise, in particular, its economic potential. Based on the results of the carried out analysis of existing studies, it is determined that the economic potential is considered as a set of resources, as well as the possibilities of using these resources to achieve goals and ensure development. In addition, researchers in this context talk about the ability to make a profit and the maximum possible output. The carried out analysis of the existing approaches to the interpretation of the content of the economic potential of enterprise and its structure allowed to conclude that it is a rather complicated, complex, dynamic system of all types of resources and capabilities of enterprise, also this system’s ability to effectively use them to achieve the set goals and ensure sustainable development of the enterprise in the long run. Based on the results of the analysis of approaches to determining the essence and components of economic potential, it is proposed to consider it taking into account the temporal and spatial characteristics. The primary component of the economic potential is its resource component, which contains all the resources of the enterprise and reflects the results of its past activities. The ability of an enterprise to effectively use the accumulated resources is reflected in its current potential, and the ability to ensure sustainable development is reflected in its strategic potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main purpose of this paper is to analyze the current export potential of Kazakhstan, highlight its shortcomings, and implement solutions that will help to avoid them, form the poles of economic development, as well as explore ways to develop and improve them. This paper is aimed at the study of the economy of the border territories of Kazakhstan, it used the method of logical analysis, the method of comparative analysis, the method of analysis of scientific literature, the method of synthesis, the method of deduction, as well as the economic and statistical method. The result of this work is the definition and development of the theoretical and practical foundations of the activities of border territories, their impact on the economy of this region, as well as the creation of an algorithm and methods for the development of the poles of economic development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The state's defence capability is achieved through a number of different measures. Among them are economic measures. Economic measures are aimed at building economic potential in the defence sector. This potential does not exist separately from the economy of the state as a whole. It is determined by the state of the national economy. The growth and development of the national economy will make it possible to accumulate the necessary economic potential in the defence sector. The purpose of the article is to outline some ways to ensure the economic security of the state's defence capability. Methodology. In the course of preparing this work, the provisions of the Constitution of Ukraine, the Tax Code of Ukraine, the Criminal Code of Ukraine, other legislative acts of Ukraine, draft laws of Ukraine were studied, the publication analysed explanatory notes to the draft laws of Ukraine and conclusions of the Main Scientific and Expert Department of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the draft laws. Legislative acts and other documents were analysed using the dogmatic method. Changes in legislative approaches to which income should not be subject to military tax were studied using the historical method. The economic support of the state's defence capability was considered as a system of measures taken by the state. And this system is a component of a higher level system, namely, the system of all measures taken by the state to ensure its defence capability. The study of these two systems was carried out using the systematic method. Taxation is one of the measures to ensure economic support for the state's defence capability. Ukraine introduced a military tax back in 2014. Over time, approaches to who and under what conditions should not pay this tax have changed. The logic behind these changes was that persons who participate in the defence of the homeland in a form other than financial should be exempt from paying the military fee for the duration of such participation. The decision to refuse to collect the military fee from some Ukrainian citizens is based on the principle of social justice. In this case, it means that some Ukrainian citizens fulfil their constitutional duty to defend the homeland twice. On the contrary, other Ukrainian citizens may not fulfil their duty to defend the homeland in any form. The defence of the homeland, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine is the duty of all Ukrainian citizens. The fulfilment of this duty may consist not only in the armed defence of the homeland, but also in the economic support of Ukraine's defence capability. The state could provide an opportunity for Ukrainian citizens to participate in ensuring the defence capability of the state in an economic way, but there should be mechanisms to prevent abuse.

Coastline attracts people for recreational, residential, entrepreneurial, and industrial activity, resulting in a worldwide phenomenon of coastalization – the shift to the coasts. The proximity to marine coasts is, therefore, a competitive advantage and a development resource for coastal regions around the globe. However, the efficient use of coastal economicgeographical position depends on the numerous external and internal factors, and requires, firstly, a functional delimitation of the coastal zone, and, secondly, an integrated coastal zone management. This article studies the relationship between the proximity to the seacoast and the development of the tourism sector. The aim is to identify the geographical boundaries of using the seaside position in the interest of tourism development; in other words, we identify the functional boundaries of the coastal zone associated with tourist attractions. The research area covers two Russian regions located on the Baltic Sea (Kaliningrad Oblast) and the Sea of Japan (Primorsky Krai). The findings reveal that the optimal zone for developing coastal tourism is within a 10km of the sea, with the most preferable zone extending no further than 1km from the coast. The density of tourist attractions has a positive correlation with the concentration of service sector facilities and infrastructure.

The level of public welfare, the economic results of the activities of economic entities, the state of the aquatic ecosystem and coastal territories depend on the effectiveness of international commercial shipping. Goods delivered by sea account for over 80% of the total volume of international trade, which determines significant contribution of maritime shipping to implementation of multimodal transportation within global supply chains. The search for reserves for increasing the efficiency of shipping, the formation of economic potential based on them with a view to its subsequent implementation in the context of the concepts of sustainable development and the "blue economy" are urgent tasks. The solution of these tasks in scientific and special literature of both Russian and foreign authors is not fully disclosed. The aim of the study is to find reserves for improving the economic efficiency of maritime transport functioning in the logistics services market. Methods of economic analysis, observation, comparison, generalization, grouping, study of regulatory documentation, as well as a systematic approach were used in conducting scientific research. As a result of analysis of the current state and prospects for development of world shipping, the authors have proposed a system of indicators of the effectiveness of international maritime transport in key strategic areas of its development. Organizational and managerial, technical, and technological reserves are proposed to be evaluated. The key performance indicators of the international merchant fleet presented in the paper form the basis for an indicative analysis aimed at determining the opportunities for economic growth at the micro-, meso- and macro levels of management.

Bactrian camel (BC) milk has gained increasing attention due to its unique nutritional profile and potential bioactivities. This comprehensive review explores the chemical composition, bioactivities, processing techniques, and economic potential of BC milk in China. The distinctive chemical composition of BC milk, including protein, lipid, carbohydrate, vitamin, and mineral content, is discussed, emphasizing its differences from other mammalian milk. The review highlights the various bioactivities of BC milk, such as anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, lipid-lowering, and anticancer properties, as well as its modulatory effects on intestinal microbiota. The technological properties of BC milk, focusing on its heat stability, coagulation behavior, and potential for product development, are examined. The review also addresses current processing techniques and their impact on milk quality. Finally, the economic potential and future perspectives of BC milk in China are evaluated. This review provides valuable insights into the multifaceted aspects of BC milk, serving as a foundation for future research and development in this emerging field. The motivation for this review stems from the growing interest in BC milk as a functional food and the need for a comprehensive understanding of its properties, applications, and market potential to guide future research and industry development.

According to most energy demand forecasts, woody biomass has the potential to become an important source of renewable energy, especially during the transitional period of energy transition. The aim of this article was to estimate the energy potential of the biomass from the forest and the biomass generated by the mechanical processing of wood raw material and also to show the spectrum of possibilities for the potential use of the biomass for energy production in Poland. This research used available statistical and literature data on the species structure of harvested wood and the qualitative and assortment structures of woody biomass. The basic parameters of the raw material were evaluated in accordance with the EU classification of energy wood. This study confirmed the relationship between the energy potential of woody biomass and energy demand in Poland. The correlation coefficient for these variables was r = 0.984. This correlation was reflected in the significant shares of biomass in the production of electricity (more than 9%) or heat (almost 14%). Energy wood resources in Poland are smaller than in other European Union countries, which affects the scale of the potential use of woody biomass for energy purposes. Nevertheless, the use of such a biomass is fully justified from the point of view of possible development.

Indonesia has natural gas reservoirs with high CO 2 content, such as Natuna and Bojonegoro gas fields. Various technologies have been developed, including cryogenic distillation separation technology suitable for application to gas wells with high CO 2 content. Cryogenic distillation separates CO 2 with high purity according to the operating conditions and the CO 2 dew point. Cryogenic distillation was simulated in this study to determine the purity of the CO 2 and to compare the economic potential of each approach. The highest CO 2 purity using CFZ technology is 98.72% in the Natuna, while the highest purity of CH 4 using Pellegrini Distillation technology is 99.95% in the Bojonegoro. Economically, the Natuna and Bojonegoro estimates using the CFZ technology have a lower total annual cost than the Pelegrini distillation. However, CFZ technology has a lower CO 2 capture cost than Pellegrini Distillation technology, 7.9 USD/tonne CO 2 and 10.26 USD/tonne CO 2. In other words, separation using the CFZ technology is more effective for gas fields with higher CO 2. [Display omitted] • Indonesia has two gas fields with high CO 2 content such as Natuna and Bojonegoro. • Cryogenic technology is most economical for gas field with high CO 2 content. • CFZ concept involves the controlled freezing of CO 2 in a specially designed column. • CO 2 capture cost for CFZ lower than Pellegrini Distillation in both gas fields [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Coppicing is a form of forest management in European broadleaved forests. While it is still practised in south-eastern Europe, in central and western Europe it was almost completely replaced by high forest management. Currently, there are increasing efforts to reintroduce coppice management into former coppice woods. However, little comprehensive knowledge is available about the extent and management of coppice reintroduction and the processes governing it. In this paper, we present an overview of localities in the Czech Republic where coppice reintroduction was taking place in 2020. We identified 8 localities and conducted 10 semi-structured interviews with experts involved in their management in order to understand what motivated them to restart coppicing and what obstacles they have had to face. The main motivation of site managers is nature conservation, while the most important obstacles are operational issues, such as bureaucracy, complicated land ownership and legal responsibilities or lack of workforce. Other motivating factors identified in other European countries (production of a renewable energy source and potential for rural employment) have so far played a minor role in the Czech Republic. We conclude that a major challenge for future forest policies will be to utilise the economic experiences of regions with active coppicing to foster the spread of coppice woods in order to combine renewable energy production with biodiversity conservation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sugar beet pulp (SBP) is a by-product formed in large amounts during the production of refined sugar and is currently used as a low-cost feed for livestock. The dry SBP comprises largely three polysaccharides (75–85%), cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin, whose component sugars constitute potential valuable feedstock for producing building blocks for chemicals and materials. In the present study, a simple and integrated process for the fractionation of SBP polysaccharides into streams enriched with corresponding sugars is developed. Initial screening of several pectinase preparations (from Novozymes) for the treatment of dry SBP (at initial pH 4.0, 50 °C) showed Pectinase ME to release the maximum amount of galacturonic acid (GalU) along with high amounts of arabinose (Ara). On the other hand, subjecting the SBP to acid hydrolysis using 0.64 M sulphuric acid at 80 °C was relatively selective in solubilising mainly Ara (71.3% of the initial content), and the subsequent treatment with Pectinase ME solubilised 68.5% of the initial GalU content. Treatment of the residual solid fraction with cellulases released 81.9% of the original glucose content. Size-exclusion chromatography revealed the presence of oligomers ranging from dimers to pentamers in the acid and pectinase hydrolysates. Mass-balance based process analysis of 1000 kgdry/h SBP biorefinery using the three-stage fractionation of sugars and further valorization to arabitol, mucic acid and levulinic acid, respectively, indicated the potential economic feasibility and value addition of SBP, which is currently sold at 200 US$/t as animal feed. Recycling of water and catalysts would be important for reducing waste generation and improving environmental performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The tropical region of Hopelchén, southeastern Mexico, is a place of high contrasts in terms of the agricultural intensity of production systems and landscape configuration: It presents enormous areas of conserved forest and at the same time the highest rate of deforestation in Mexico. The consequences of agricultural intensification in this region are the subject of our research. We surveyed 80 farmers, whom we grouped into seven types, and developed an index of agricultural intensity based on sowing intensity, frequency of pesticide application and frequency of tractor use. We evaluated the economic potential and added value for farmers, such as food security and self‐sufficiency, as well as bee diversity in the agricultural intensification gradient. Our results show that agricultural intensification generates higher added value, but not economic potential, and does not necessarily lead to higher food security. However, it does negatively affect bee diversity and pollination potential, which compromises the sustainable development of the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Propolis is a chemically complex resinous material collected by honeybees (Apis mellifera) from tree buds and resins, comprising plant exudates, secreted substances from bee metabolism, pollen, and waxes. Its chemical composition depends strongly on the plant sources available around the beehive, which have a direct impact on the quality and bioactivity of the propolis. In this study, the composition of phenolic compounds in 13 Macedonian propolis extracts was investigated by HPLC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS. Overall, the UV spectra, the MS and MS/MS data allowed the identification of 36 compounds. The major constituents of propolis were phenolic acids (caffeic and coumaric) and their esters (methyl, (iso)prenyl, benzyl, phenylethyl, cinnamyl), flavonols (quercetin, kaemferol), flavones (chrysin, apigenin, acacetin), flavanonols (pinobanksin), flavanones (pinocembrin, naringenin, hesperetin, pinostrobin) and their methylated/esterified derivatives. The results reveal that Macedonian propolis contains a diversity of phenolic compounds confirming that it is a poplar type of propolis with higher phenolic content (ranging from 43.75 -- 637.94 mg/g) than reported in previous studies in the region and beyond in Europe (< 80 mg/g). This suggests the potential significance of Macedonian propolis as a valuable source of bioactive compounds with health benefits as well as for unlocking its economic potential for industry and beekeepers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

District heating will play an important role in the transition towards climate-neutral heating. Various studies on modelling the energy system show that district heating and the related expansion of the networks can have different levels of importance. A main reason is that the costs for distribution grid expansion are not well or not at all considered and empirical evidence for a threshold for cost-effective distribution costs is missing in such studies. In this paper, we aim to improve empirical evidence allowing to improve the representation of future district heating expansion in energy systems models. For that, the current status of district heating is analysed in high spatial resolution for Germany. The results show that with the currently accepted average costs, a large range of the possible future market share of district heating for buildings between 17-52% is possible by 2050, with the parameters of the connection rate and the renovation rate of the building stock. We conclude that the district heating share could be increased by the factor of 2 to 5 in the future, proving the importance of climate-neutral district heating in the transition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

NEW CONFIGURATION OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY3 The increasing uncertainty and turbulence of the external environment create new conditions for achieving global leadership. The study aims to conduct a comparative assessment of the economic, scientific, educational, and digital potential of the BRICS countries under conditions of uncertainty to identify opportunities to strengthen their leadership position in the global economy. The article presents the author's vision of the causes and factors of increasing uncertainty and its impact on modern states. The article proves the hypothesis that the BRICS countries are increasing their economic, scientific, educational, and digital potential in comparison with the developed countries of the G7. It concludes that the BRICS countries are superior in economic potential and lag in terms of scientific, educational, and digital potential. It is argued that the uncertainty and turbulence caused by the 2020-2021 pandemic helped the BRICS countries to increase their potential and align their positions with the G7 countries. The identification of the strengths and weaknesses of the BRICS national economies allowed the authors to identify their points of growth in the implementation of the outperformance strategy. It was determined that the most appropriate development strategy for the BRICS countries under conditions of uncertainty is an ambivalent adaptation strategy that allows them to increase their influence in the global economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reveals the need to create the latest security and protection system of critical infrastructure in Ukraine and the first steps result on this difficult path. Incomplete identification problems of critical infrastructure subjects (hereinafter – CI) are summarized. Today, in international practice, CI is actively researched, as not only important system for the enterprise security, but as an integral state security system, therefore it is proposed to study the concept of «critical infrastructure» as a system of administrative and economic connections, that is normatively regulated at the state level, which includes objects (including tangible and intangible production enterprises), strategically important for both the development and security of the national economy and society as a whole. It is proposed to correlate the measures assessment to strengthen security with the generalized normalized assessment of the criticality level, that is used in Ukraine to identify the influence of risks of adverse external factors on CI subjects. On a sociological studies basis carried out in Rivne region territorial communities, the need for ranking communities in administrative management efficiency matters has been revealed, which will have a positive effect on both the social and economic development, as well as on strengthening their security. Based on sociological research results, SWOT-analysis of trends and factors of the territorial communities development, directions for the state policy improvement for supporting CI are substantiated, namely: comprehensive regulatory improvement and legal framework on the CI security, effective integrated system creation of state management of the such entities security; clarification of criteria for critical infrastructure identification; special reporting introduction on security indicators of the CI subjects economic potential; public and private partnership development, international cooperation in the field of safety CI ensuring, etc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Propolis is a chemically complex resinous material collected by honeybees (Apis mellifera) from tree buds and resins, comprising plant exudates, secreted substances from bee metabolism, pollen and waxes. Its chemical composition depends strongly on the plant sources available around the beehive, which have a direct impact оn the quality and bioactivity of the propolis. In this study, the composition of phenolic compounds in 13 Macedonian propolis extracts was investigated by HPLC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS. Overall, the UV spectra, the MS and MS/MS data allowed the identification of 36 compounds. The major constituents of propolis were phenolic acids (caffeic and coumaric) and their esters (methyl, (iso)prenyl, benzyl, phenylethyl, cinnamyl), flavonols (quercetin, kaemferol), flavones (chrysin, apigenin, acacetin), flavanonols (pinobanksin) flavanones (pinocembrin naringenin, hesperetin, pinostrobin) and their methylated/esterified derivatives. The results reveal that Macedonian propolis contains a diversity of phenolic compounds confirming that it is a poplar type of propolis with higher phenolic content (ranging from 43.75–637.94 mg/g) than reported in previous studies in the region and beyond in Europe (< 80 mg/g). This suggests the potential significance of Macedonian propolis as a valuable source of bioactive compounds with health benefits as well as for unlocking its economic potential for industry and beekeepers.

Modern conditions are characterized by intense competition, deep globalization of the world economy and rapid technological progress. In this context, the effective mobilization and use of the economic potential of region becomes a strategic goal to achieve sustainable development and strengthen competitiveness. Stimulating the effective use of the economic potential of region requires an integrated approach, systemic thinking, active participation of government bodies, enterprises and the public. The aim of the study was to determine the directions of stimulating the effective use of the economic potential of region. In the course of the study, an analysis of methods for assessing the economic potential of territories has been carried out and a methodical approach to assessing the economic potential of region has been proposed, which consists in carrying out a comprehensive assessment of the economic potential of the region, taking into account the proposed synergistic combination of economic, human, infrastructural, research, and quality of life potentials. The formed system of indicators of concentration of economic potential and the level of its use in the form of a ratio of the beneficial effect of region to the potential of region will allow to form an analytical basis for the formation of measures to increase the level of economic potential and the efficiency of its use in the regions of Ukraine. According to the results of the carried out study, it is defined that each region has its own potential, the use of which, under certain conditions, can become an additional source of growth of the State’s economy. Ensuring the competitiveness of the national economy requires the creation of conditions for the effective use of the potential of each region. The creation of such conditions requires constant monitoring with a quantitative assessment of the level of concentration of the region’s potential and the effectiveness of its use.

The purpose of this study is to develop and test a methodology for comparative assessment of the economic potential of regions in the example of the regions of Kazakhstan. Based on the review of various approaches to the concept and structure of the economic potential (EP) of the region, the author’s approach to the definition, content and methodology of assessment is proposed in the article. The authors have processed statistical material for all regions of Kazakhstan for the period from 2000 to 2021 (according to some indicators, the analyzed periods vary). As a method of EP analysis, the authors propose to use a multidimensional comparative analysis, which allows for obtaining a comprehensive rating assessment of the region by the level of economic potential. The authors analyzed the economic potential of all regions of Kazakhstan on the basis of selected criteria of socio-economic indicators averaged over the studied period of time. The authors examined in detail the positions of the country’s regions on each component: investment, innovation, labor, industrial, social, and environmental potentials, as well as on the whole on the complex indicator of economic potential. According to the results of the rating assessment, Atyrau region, Almaty, and Astana, received the highest levels of economic potential, Mangistau and Almaty regions received low scores. The comparative analysis made it possible to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the regions of Kazakhstan to determine in which directions to develop and improve positions. The approach developed in the article to the comparative analysis of the economic potential of regions will allow classifying regions both by individual components of the EP and in general, to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the level of the EP.

The Anatolian acorn (Quercus ithaburensis Decne) is a promising resource for a variety of industries in Turkey and the world. It has the potential to serve as a bio-mordant, natural dye for textiles and leather, providing an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic dyes and reducing dependence on chemicals and petrochemicals. The commercial viability of the acorn and its export potential make it a valuable resource for supporting regional trade and boosting the local economy, with the potential to create new job opportunities. In addition, the acorn has a unique colour range, fastness, and antimicrobial properties, making it a desirable choice for manufacturers looking for a sustainable alternative. Overall, the Anatolian acorn holds great potential as a natural dye and a valuable resource for supporting regional trade and sustainability goals. The development and commercializatio

Renewable electricity generation will need to be rapidly scaled to address climate change and other environmental challenges. Doing so effectively will require an understanding of resource availability. We review estimates for renewable electricity of the global technical potential, defined as the amount of electricity that could be produced with current technologies when accounting for geographical and technical limitations as well as conversion efficiencies; economic potential, which also includes cost; and feasible potential, which accounts for societal and environmental constraints. We consider utility-scale and rooftop solar photovoltaics, concentrated solar power, onshore and offshore wind, hydropower, geothermal electricity, and ocean (wave, tidal, ocean thermal energy conversion, and salinity gradient energy) technologies. We find that the reported technical potential for each energy resource ranges over several orders of magnitude across and often within technologies. Therefore, we also discuss the main factors explaining why authors find such different results. According to this review and on the basis of the most robust studies, we find that technical potentials for utility-scale solar photovoltaic, concentrated solar power, onshore wind, and offshore wind are above 100 PWh/year. Hydropower, geothermal electricity, and ocean thermal energy conversion have technical potentials above 10 PWh/year. Rooftop solar photovoltaic, wave, and tidal have technical potentials above 1 PWh/year. Salinity gradient has a technical potential above 0.1 PWh/year. The literature assessing the global economic potential of renewables, which considers the cost of each renewable resource, shows that the economic potential is higher than current and near-future electricity demand. Fewer studies have calculated the global feasible potential, which considers societal and environmental constraints. While these ranges are useful for assessing the magnitude of available energy sources, they may omit challenges for large-scale renewable portfolios. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effective utilization and secondary application of technogenic waste pose significant challenges within the present-day economy. In order to evaluate the environmental impact and economic viability, it is imperative to examine the elemental composition of technogenic materials and unveil the spatial distribution patterns of elements, components, and indices, such as the pollution coefficient. In this research endeavor, we conducted an elemental analysis and calculated various parameters, including the average overall content, hazard quotients, metal concentration coefficients, and comprehensive pollution coefficients. The ground samples collected from the chromite slag dumps at the Don mining and processing plant (located in Khromtau, Aktobe region, Kazakhstan) were subjected to this elemental analysis, which was carried out utilizing an XRF analyzer. Additionally, we employed GIS technology to create maps illustrating the spatial distribution of element concentrations and the total pollution coefficients. Based on the observed extent of soil contamination, it is evident that the area encompassing the studied slag dumps should be deemed an environmental disaster zone. The studied ground was of cobalt-chromium-nickel geochemical specialization. The calculated approximated volume of the accumulated waste mass was 227 974 266.54 m³. The calculated approximate weight of the accumulated waste was 229 897 484.97 tons, including 73 744 676.05 tons of iron, 1 227 882.47 tons of manganese, and 403 470.09 tons of chromium. The approximated cost of the waste based on the market prices of components can reach up to 2.8 trillion USD. The considerable concentration of valuable components in the waste mass suggests that the studied technogenic unit has potential as a secondary resource for the production of various technological goods. In addition, the recovery of valuable metals in the form of metal concentrates is also conceivable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mangrove forests have tangible and intangible benefits, but mangrove deforestation and degradation in Indonesia are relatively high due to economic reasons. Mangroves can contribute economically by considering social and economic characteristics, such as natural dye on traditional fabrics. Unfortunately, studies on mangroves' potential as a natural fabric dye and their relationship with social and economic potential are limited. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the feasibility, prospects, and challenges in developing natural dyes from mangroves for traditional fabrics. Through field observations in the Leuweung Sancang Nature Reserve in Garut Regency, interviews, and literature studies, this study used a descriptive approach with SWOT and financial analysis. At least three mangrove species can be used as natural dyes to produce brown color variants: Bruguiera gymnorrizha, Rhizophora mucronata, and Rhizophora apiculata. The strategic location, with an intense fabric industry and high community motivation, provided opportunities to develop mangrove dye products. The business was feasible and resistant to the economic crisis. However, even though the community knows the mangrove benefits of natural fabric dyes, there was no development practice because of no assistance in processing. Supports from the government, forestry extension agents, NGOs, and universities are essential for mangrove conservation while improving livelihood and economic welfare through the mangrove natural dyes business. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The issue in this study is the village government's involvement in supervising the development of dam tourist objects. The purpose of this research is to assess the village government's participation in establishing dam tourist objects as an economic potential in Sarani Matani Village. This study used a qualitative descriptive technique to collect data through interviews, observation, and recording. According to the findings, adding tourism objects and amenities such as parking lots, enhancing infrastructure and public facilities, adding facilities and infrastructure such as water bicycles, etc., restaurants or cafés, and offering souvenirs/souvenirs are all beneficial. whereas the village government's activities include: developing the potential of tourism assets held by the community, promoting these tourist objects through electronic and print media, or from one individual to another, construct all of the amenities required by visitors on activity vacations, and increase the capacity of human resources (HR) to provide good service to tourists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose -- Assessing the level of and differences in own revenue potential of small cities having the status of urban municipalities. The study intended to answer the following research question: do the cities having the status of urban municipalities lag far behind greater towns in terms of own revenue potential, and has the gap between them grown over the years? -- Is there a wide diversity in the level of own revenue potential of small towns depending on their level of development and functions? -- What are the most important internal determinants affecting the level of own revenue potential of small towns with urban municipality status? Research method -- The empirical research was conducted based on secondary data from the Local Data Bank of Statistics Poland, processed using basic descriptive statistics and taxonomic methods. The focus of the study was on small towns (with less than 20 thousand inhabitants) with urban municipality status (116 entities in 2020). The time span of the study was 2007-2020. Results -- The potential for own revenue of cities having the status of urban municipalities varies strongly between them, but is on average only slightly smaller than that of other urban municipalities. Also, the fact that it is growing should be viewed as a positive development. While its level is impacted by internal conditions, external ones were the reason why in 2020 it stopped growing as fast as in the previous years. Originality / value / implications / recommendations -- Monitoring the level of small cities' own revenue potential due to their importance (77% of all cities, "rural growth poles", "local development centres") is aimed, among other things, at identifying financially disadvantaged units that may require state intervention in accordance with the implementation of the subsidiarity principle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Coastline attracts people for recreational, residential, entrepreneurial, and industrial activity, resulting in a worldwide phenomenon of coastalization - the shift to the coasts. The proximity to marine coasts is, therefore, a competitive advantage and a development resource for coastal regions around the globe. However, the efficient use of coastal economicgeographical position depends on the numerous external and internal factors, and requires, firstly, a functional delimitation of the coastal zone, and, secondly, an integrated coastal zone management. This article studies the relationship between the proximity to the seacoast and the development of the tourism sector. The aim is to identify the geographical boundaries of using the seaside position in the interest of tourism development; in other words, we identify the functional boundaries of the coastal zone associated with tourist attractions. The research area covers two Russian regions located on the Baltic Sea (Kaliningrad Oblast) and the Sea of Japan (Primorsky Krai). The findings reveal that the optimal zone for developing coastal tourism is within a 10km of the sea, with the most preferable zone extending no further than 1km from the coast. The density of tourist attractions has a positive correlation with the concentration of service sector facilities and infrastructure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The rise in global trade volumes since the early 90s has been welcomed by many under the notion that trade helps countries edge closer to their economic potential. A concerning observation, however, is that while Asia, Latin America, and Europe seem to have witnessed a discernible rise in per capita income during this period and moved closer to their economic potential, sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) does not seem to have recorded as much success. Defining economic potential as maximum possible income from given resources and existing technology, the results presented here for a panel of 22 sub-Saharan countries observed between 1995 and 2021 confirm that the region's ability to edge closer to its full potential was heavily undermined by its small and shrinking manufacturing sector, a result that is replicated by counterfactual methods. In policy senses against this background, SSA may need to reconsider its widespread deindustrialization model and rejuvenate manufacturing. This policy implication feeds into the broader discussion of premature deindustrialization in SSA and its economic consequences. Evidence suggests that reversing this trend through expanding manufacturing potentially lifts about 50% of the sampled countries (including Rwanda, Togo, Guinea, Niger, Sierra-Leone, Gambia, Benin, Uganda, and Mozambique) from low-income status to middle-income status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Seaweeds across the world are a collection of intriguing and varied creatures. Seaweeds, i.e., brown (Phaeophyta), green (Chlorophyta), and red algae (Rhodophyta), are one of the natural resources that have received significant attention in terms of study for their biological properties. Marine organisms rely on Seaweeds as a crucial component of their environment and the food chain. People can use Seaweeds for many purposes, such as food, medicine, cosmetics, and industrial processes. Several types of aromatic and cosmetic Seaweeds used in the cosmetics industry may be found off the coast of Pakistan. Pakistan generated $1.94 million in 2020 as the 57th-highest exporter of Seaweeds, locust beans, and related items. Five-year projections for Pakistan (2016-2020) suggest considerable expansion, with a cumulative $8.36 million in trade volume. This review article uses a descriptive approach to understand Pakistan's potential and the state of its seaweed trade. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a scientific approach to the actual problem of the formation of a full-fledged economic potential (industrial and consumer) of the agro-industrial complex of the northern regions. The key premise of the study is that the content of the economic potential makes it possible to identify not only the dynamics of the accumulation of production capacities, but also to determine the trends and prospects for socio-economic, environmental, infrastructural, demographic and market transformations. The principle of conducting a systematic analysis of the state, composition and structure of the agro-industrial complex of the regions of the North of potential was chosen as the main prerequisite for the study. The most reliable method that reveals the directions of the prospective development of the agro-industrial complex of the regions of the North is a retrospective analysis of the state of their technical, economic and other indicators. Given the interrelated and interdependent properties of the economic potential, it is proposed to develop the production and consumer potentials of the agro-industrial complex of the regions of the North in a single context of relevant economic relations and development strategies. Emphasis should be placed on the constant renewal of the elements of the economic potential of the agro-industrial complex of the Northern regions. An important role in increasing the economic potential of the agro-industrial complex of the Northern regions should be played by the formation of regular state financial, economic, legal and other support for the agro-industrial complex of the regions of the North. The long-term strategic line for the development of the agro-industrial complex of the regions of the North should be determined not only by the level of production and sales of marketable products, but also by the combination of state and non-state program measures into a clear and coordinated effective system of strategic measures. It is recommended to regularly transform the elemental structures of the agro-industrial complex of the Northern regions from a passive state into an active carrier of intellectual capital, fixed assets and investments.