Modelling the efficiency of the use of production and investment resources at the regional level : the case of Russia

Purpose: The aim of this article is to examine the efficiency of the use of production and investment resources at the regional level in the Russian Federation. Design/Methodology/Approach: The important feature of the suggested approach is to take into account the average (normative) return of sectoral resources by computing the efficiency scores of regions. Methods of agent-based modelling (ABM) were applied in the investigation using the ‘gravity effects’ that described the behaviour of agent-enterprises. Moreover, agent-investors regarding agent-regions are considered. Findings: The key findings are: (1) There is a significant inequality and a gap between the leading regions of Russia (such as Moscow, Moscow Oblast and Saint Petersburg) and other regions. At the same time, many non-leading regions are more stable and attractive; (2) A complex classification of Russian regions based on solving four tasks, namely the ‘ratio of production to labour’, ‘ratio of production to assets’, ‘ratio of investments to labour’ and ‘ratio of investments to assets’ is an effective approach to estimate region states; (3) In the leading regions e.g., Moscow, has decreasing efficiency scores after 2014, which is probably due to the large influence of crisis phenomena on the largest Russian agglomerations in comparison with other regions; (4) The ‘gravity model’ explains the behaviour of economic agents and allows forecasting the number of regional enterprises and investors. Practical implications: The developed method can be practically applied for other countries with non-homogeneous regional economies. Originality/Value: For the first time the dynamical model of the efficiency of the use of production and investment resources at the regional level of Russia is suggested. Such model allows examining regional changes.peer-reviewe

Advances in raw material industries for sustainable development goals

"""Advances in Raw Material Industries for Sustainable Development Goals"" presents the results of joint scientific research conducted in the context of the Russian-German Raw Materials Forum. Today Russia and Germany are exploring various forms of cooperation in the field of mining, geology, mineralogy, mechanical engineering and energy. Russia and Germany are equally interested in expanding cooperation and modernizing the economy in terms of sustainable development. The main theme of this article collection is connected with existing business ventures and ideas from both Russia and Germany. In this book the authors regard complex processes in mining industry from various points of view, including: - modern technologies in prospecting, exploration and development of mineral resources - progressive methods of natural and industrial mineral raw materials processing - energy technologies and digital technologies for sustainable development - cutting-edge technologies and innovations in the oil and gas industry. Working with young researchers, supporting their individual professional development and creating conditions for their mobility and scientific cooperation are essential parts of Russian-German Raw Materials Forum founded in Dresden 13 years ago. This collection represents both willingness of young researchers to be involved in large-scale international projects like Russian-German Raw Material Forum and the results of their long and thorough work in the promising areas of cooperation between Russia and Germany.

Data for: Agent-based modelling of interactions between air pollutants and greenery using a case study of Yerevan, Armenia

1. List of activities of enterprises of Yerevan, Armenia2. List of main enterprises of Yerevan, Armenia3. List of main kindergartens of Yerevan, Armenia4. List of node coordinates of main roads of Yerevan, Armenia5. Data on initial radiuses of agent-emissions6. Data on harmful emissions produced by enterprises of Yerevan, Armenia7. Data on absorption characteristics of trees planted in Yerevan, ArmeniaTHIS DATASET IS ARCHIVED AT DANS/EASY, BUT NOT ACCESSIBLE HERE. TO VIEW A LIST OF FILES AND ACCESS THE FILES IN THIS DATASET CLICK ON THE DOI-LINK ABOV

Data for: Agent-based modelling of interactions between air pollutants and greenery using a case study of Yerevan, Armenia

1. List of activities of enterprises of Yerevan, Armenia2. List of main enterprises of Yerevan, Armenia3. List of main kindergartens of Yerevan, Armenia4. List of node coordinates of main roads of Yerevan, Armenia5. Data on initial radiuses of agent-emissions6. Data on harmful emissions produced by enterprises of Yerevan, Armenia7. Data on absorption characteristics of trees planted in Yerevan, Armeni