An Analysis of Mongolia’s Resource-Led Development: the Impact of Foreign Direct Investment in the Extraction Industry

It has been 26 years since Mongolia transitioned to democracy. I decided to evaluate the progress of Mongolia’s development since the transition to evaluate whether the country of only 3 million people with vast land and natural resources successfully implemented policies to attain growth and societal wellbeing. In order to evaluate Mongolia’s development progress, this thesis uses FDI in Mongolian development since 1990 as a case study to examine the relationship between FDI, state development strategies, and development outcomes. My research questions encompass a series of interrelated inquiries including 1) whether human development can be achieved through extraction industries 2) whether the source of FDI has a strong impact on development outcomes, and 3) whether FDI influences state-led development efforts and decision making to the extent that it threatens the development of Mongolian sovereignty. I conclude that Mongolia is at a crossroads. Foreign direct investment in the extraction industry can either help or harm Mongolian development; the long-term results of FDI will depend upon the Mongolian government’s actions. The source of the FDI does not have a strong impact on development outcomes. There are some differences in industry conduct regarding transparency and corporate social responsibility based upon the source of funding. The main responsibility for attaining development falls to the Mongolian government. However, my research indicates that FDI could have a corrosive impact on state sovereignty if the state is weak in enforcing rule of law. Surprisingly, I find that a strong, active civil society is necessary to maintain the integrity of development strategies in the face of significant FDI

Results of assessment of the competitiveness ranking of Mongolia’s tourism destination

The research study aimed to develop the tourism destination competitiveness model in the Mongolian case. Based on comparative analysis of the previously developed and applied models in other countries and regions, the author developed a basic model to evaluate the competitiveness of Mongolia’s tourist destinations. Mongolia’s 11 main tourism destinations were evaluated by the destination competitiveness model with 6 groups, and 11 categories. The Grey relational analysis was used to estimate the competitiveness ranking of Mongolia’s tourism destinations. The result of the research study showed that the Gobi, areas related to Chinggis Khan and Kharkhorin (or Karakorum) were the best destinations, in terms of competitiveness, and the Altai Tavan Bogd was listed as the least competitive destination in Mongolia

A Study on the Detection of Protective Helmets for the Safety of Construction Workers

In recent years, with the rapid development of the construction industry, the number of accidents and deaths on construction sites increased, so the prevention of accidents is one of the important issues. Worker safety during construction is a major concern of the construction industry. Wearing helmets can reduce injuries among construction workers, but helmets are not always worn and used correctly for a variety of reasons. Therefore, computer vision-based automatic helmet detection systems are very important. Although many researchers have developed machine and deep learning-based motorcycle helmet detection systems, there is little research on helmet detection for construction workers. Therefore, in this research work, an automatic system for detecting the helmets of construction workers based on real-time computer vision is presented. In this study, machine learning method is used to detect helmets, and a model is trained using 1,500 images. The test results show that the average accuracy is above 95% in laboratory conditions

Advanced Energy and Industrial IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been enforced in different industries, including the electrical sector and the broader industrial landscape. IoT offers immense potential for enhanced electrical system monitoring, control, and optimization by seamlessly connecting devices, sensors, and equipment to the Internet. This issue explores IoT's current realization and implementation in electrical and industrial sectors and its impact on them. Additionally, it delves into the crucial connection between IoT, relay protection, and automation, highlighting the benefits of this integration in terms of efficiency, reliability, and safety. Furthermore, this issue explores perspectives and adaptations of IoT in the energy and industry sectors. The realization of IoT in electrical systems and the industry sector holds significant promise. As IoT technology continues to evolve, it will enable the seamless integration of various components within electrical systems and industrial processes. This integration will lead to intelligent automation, streamlined workflows, and real-time decision-making, improving operational efficiency, productivity, and resource optimization. The convergence of IoT, electrical systems, and the industry sector will create an intelligent ecosystem that redefines traditional practices and establishes a foundation for sustainable growth and competitiveness

Study on geochemical behavior of nutrients and trace metals in freshwater lakes with impact of human activities

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Body composition and performance of high-ranking female athletes of Mongolia

The purpose of this study is to determine the level of morphological and functional indicators depending on sports specializations among distinguished Mongolian female athletes. Our study involved 123 athletes aged 18-34 in six sports disciplines and the body composition of the athletes were measured by anthropometry and bioelectrical impedance. Physical performance was assessed by Harvard Step Test, alongside spirometry and physical fitness tests. Sports specializations affect the indicators of physical development and body composition of athletes, which revealed significant differences between them. According to the Harvard Test, 85% (34) of team sports athletes, 53.4% (31) of martial arts athletes received good and excellent marks. High-ranking Mongolian male athletes have different body compositions according to various sports disciplines and one can create a profile of an athlete within specific sports. Many years of training can improve an athlete’s performance. The cardiovascular function of athletes involved in martial arts quickly returns to normal after training