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The relevance of this study is determined by the growing worldwide interest in renewable energy sources against the backdrop of depleting fossil fuel reserves. This study aims to develop an innovative technology for managing biofuel production from wood waste, including a set of interrelated economic and mathematical models focused on maximizing the fuel and energy efficiency of biofuels depending on the location of waste generation, feedstock moisture content, and distance to the biofuel production site. This technology should also combine the main directions of international research in the field of environmental responsibility of countries in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and the Paris Climate Agreement. The methodological basis of the research comprises the authors' innovative technology based on a set of interconnected economic and mathematical models and managerial decision-making systems, methods for nonlinear programming, system analysis, an information approach to the analysis of systems, accepted technological processes, norms, and standards established in the international practice of the timber industry. This innovative technology was implemented in practice using the capabilities of the MathCad and MS Excel software products. The article determines the optimal operating parameters of timber industry enterprises at which the specific thermal energy of the produced biofuel exceeds by at least 15% the thermal energy spent on processing this biofuel as an energy carrier. Wood waste biofuel production is profitable if the distance for feedstock transportation to the production site does not exceed 80 km and the relative humidity of the raw materials does not exceed 60%. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-03-03 Full Text: PDF

Based on a grounded theory approach to healthcare professionals' experience, this study conducted a qualitative assessment of new opportunities and provided a conceptual justification of forward-looking trends of global health system efficiency improvement and resilience toward universal health in the post-COVID-19 era. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews, while theoretical saturation was reached after 20 interviews with international experts in Global Health System Resilience (psychologists, nurses, and community health consultants). The data were analyzed using four coding stages: initial, focused, axial, and theoretical. The results showed that to achieve global health system resilience toward universal health and safety coverage in the post-COVID-19 era, it is required to develop a strategy including the support of healthcare professionals, which allows coping with the emotional and psychological impact of the pandemic. Moreover, opportunities for professional development and collaboration can enhance their resilience and adaptability during and after crises. The findings suggest factors of global health system resilience ranked using the AHP method. The present research provides a valuable insight into the significance of telemedicine, remote care, and ensuring the safety of the healthcare industry and patients as the most crucial factors for enhancing health system sustainability. This article provides new policy recommendations to ensure the long-term effectiveness and sustainability of health systems. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-07-06-011 Full Text: PDF

The post-COVID era has posed unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems worldwide, urging a reevaluation of healthcare financing mechanisms. This study investigates the evolving landscape of private health insurance markets in the aftermath of the pandemic while considering the influence of international sanctions. Employing a spatial lag model (SLM), data from Albania, Russia, and Malaysia were analyzed to uncover the intricate interplay of factors shaping private health insurance coverage rates. The findings reveal nuanced patterns and disparities across these countries. The significance of variables varies: while private insurance share and government health expenditure consistently exhibit positive and substantial impacts on coverage rates, the unemployment rate presents differential effects. COVID-19 deaths influence coverage in Russia, emphasizing the pandemic's specific impact. Moreover, hospital beds' significance in Malaysia underscores healthcare infrastructure's varying importance. Importantly, the spatial lag effect is consistently significant, emphasizing regional interdependence. Collectively, our study highlights the multifaceted determinants of private health insurance coverage, revealing insights crucial for policymakers navigating post-pandemic healthcare financing challenges among international sanctions. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-07-06-013 Full Text: PDF

Background: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has a great influence on the sustainability of company development, so it can be considered a business model for business effectiveness. Objective: The objective of the research is to determine the mutual influence of real-estate companies' activities and CSR effectiveness in different countries. This study examines indicators for assessing companies' financial stability, CSR, and working capital management's influence on the activity effectiveness of real-estate companies. Methods/Analysis: Questionnaires, the principal component method, the Sobel test, and linear regression analysis are used to evaluate the relationship between CSR and the business performance of autocratic management-style companies. The authors' algorithm for assessing a company's financial stability, CSR, and capital management, which affect the efficiency of companies, is proposed. Findings: Empirical analysis has shown that management has no mediating effect on CSR and enterprise performance relationships for companies with high financial stability and working capital, though it has a stimulating effect for low financial stability companies. CSR and business performance have positive relationships in companies, but despite financial stability growing, the autocratic leadership style reduces interest in CSR development. This paper conceptualizes the impacts of CSR on the effectiveness of companies. Novelty: The novelty of this study is to create theoretical and practical provisions aimed at laws and regulations. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-07-03-08 Full Text: PDF